Document Outline

• Limited Warranty
  • What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?
  • What will Xantrex do?
  • How do you get service?
  • What does this warranty not cover?
• Disclaimer
• Exclusions
• Information
• WARNING: Limitations on Use
• Information About Your Power Supply
• Release
• Warnings and Cautions
• Power Supply Safety
• About This Manual
• Who Should Use This Manual
• Main Sections
  • Section1 Features and Specifications
  • Section2 Installation
  • Section3 Local Operation
  • Section4 Remote Operation
• Manual Revisions
• Power Supply Safety Markings
  • Section 1. Features and Specifications
  • Section 2. Installation
  • Section 3. Local Operation
  • Section 4. Remote Operation
• Section 1. Features and Specifications
  • Description
  • Features and Options
  • Front Panel Controls
    • Figure 1.1 500Watt Series Power Supply Front Panel
  • Rear Panel Connectors
    • Figure 1.2 500Watt Power Supply Rear Panel (7.5V and 18V)
    • Figure 1.3 500Watt Power Supply Rear Panel (33V to 120V)
      • Output Connectors
        • Low Voltage Models
    • Figure 1.4 Output Busbars - note polarity markings
      • High Voltage Models
    • Figure 1.5 Output Terminal - note polarity markings
      • Rear Panel J210 Connector
    • Figure 1.6 Analog Interface Programming and Monitoring J210 Connector
      • Making J210 Connections
      • Wiring
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Additional Specifications
  • Input Conditions
  • Additional Characteristics
  • Remote Programming and Monitoring
  • Environmental Specifications
  • Mechanical Specifications
• Section 2. Installation
  • Introduction
  • Basic Setup Procedure
  • Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging
    • Initial Inspection
      • 1. Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks in the chassis and front panel, and for broken switc...
      • 2. If you see external damage or suspect internal damage, have a service technician check the uni...
      • 3. Ensure that the packing box contains the 7.5' (2.5m) power cord.
    • Periodic Cleaning
  • Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer
    • Return Material Authorization Policy
      • 1. Package the unit safely following the procedures on page 26, preferably using the original box...
      • 2. Include the following:
    • Packaging for Shipping or Storage
      • 1. When returning the unit or sending it to the service center, attach a tag to the unit stating ...
      • 2. For storage or shipping, repack the power supply in its original container. If the original co...
      • 3. Label the carton as shown in Figure2.1.
      • 4. If shipping, mark the address of the service center and your return address on the carton.
      • 5. If storing, stack no more than eight cartons high. Check the storage temperature range and sto...
        • Figure 2.1 Shipping or Storage Carton Label
  • Location, Mounting, and Ventilation
    • Rack Mounting
    • Ventilation
  • AC Input Power Connection
    • AC Input Connector
    • AC Input Cord
  • Functional Tests
    • Power-on Check
      • 1. Ensure that the front panel power switch is in the extended (OFF) position and the voltage and...
      • 2. Ensure that the AC line voltage is within operating range.
      • 3. Plug the line cord into a grounded AC outlet.
      • 4. Push the power switch to turn on the power supply.
    • Voltage Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure that the front panel voltage and current control are turned fully counterclockwise.
      • 2. Set the power switch to ON.
      • 3. Rotate the current control one half-turn clockwise. Slowly rotate the voltage control clockwis...
      • 4. Set the power switch to OFF.
    • Current Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure that the front panel power switch is set to OFF.
      • 2. Rotate the voltage and current controls fully counterclockwise.
      • 3. Rotate the voltage control one half-turn clockwise.
      • 4. Connect a short circuit across the output terminals. Use leads of sufficient current carrying ...
      • 5. Set the power switch to ON.
      • 6. Rotate the current control slowly clockwise. The control range should be from zero to the maxi...
      • 7. Set the power switch to OFF.
  • Load Connection
    • Load Wiring
      • Insulation Rating
      • Current Carrying Capacity
        • Figure 2.2 Maximum Load Wire Length for 1V Line Drop
      • Noise and Impedance Effects
    • Making Load Connections
    • Inductive Loads
    • Connecting Multiple Loads
      • Radial Power Distribution Method
      • Parallel Power Distribution Method
  • Remote Sensing
    • 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, remove the two sense jumpers on the J207 connector.
    • 2. Using the appropriate gauge shielded wire (see “Sense Wiring”), connect one end to the load or...
    • 3. Connect the positive sense line from the load to J207-4 (+SNS) and the return or (-SNS).
      • Note
    • Sense Wiring
• Section 3. Local Operation
  • Introduction
  • Standard Operation
    • Operating Modes and Automatic Crossover
      • Figure 3.1 Operating Modes
        • Note
    • Constant Voltage Mode Operation
    • Constant Current Mode Operation
    • Setting the Current Limit
      • 1. Connect a shorting lead across the output terminals.
      • 2. Turn the voltage control a halfturn clockwise.
      • 3. Set the desired maximum current limit by turning the current control slowly clockwise to the d...
      • 4. Disconnect the shorting lead from the output terminals. The power supply will now automatical...
    • Setting the Supply to Operate in CI Mode
      • 1. Set the current limit as described above.
      • 2. Set the voltage control fully clockwise or to the compliance voltage of the circuit.
    • Automatic Mode Crossover
  • Shipped Configuration (Local Control Mode)
  • Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
    • Defining the OVP Setpoint
      • 1. Turn the power supply OFF.
      • 2. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, turn the OVP ADJ potentiometer screw to a fully clockwi...
      • 3. Turn the power supply ON. Set the output to the desired trip voltage.
      • 4. Slowly turn the OVP ADJ potentiometer screw counterclockwise until the red OVP indicator lamp...
      • 5. Push the power switch to OFF.
      • 6. Turn the voltage control knob to minimum.
      • 7. Push the power switch ON and increase the voltage to check that the power supply shuts off the...
      • 8. Reset the OVP circuit after activation by removing the overvoltage condition and turning the u...
    • OVP Circuit Check
      • 1. Turn power supply ON.
      • 2. Adjust voltage to maximum. Adjust the front panel OVP ADJUST potentiometer counterclockwise.
      • 3. The OVP LED will light up and the output of the power supply will drop to near zero.
      • 4. Rotate the front panel OVP ADJUST potentiometer fully clockwise.
      • 5. Momentarily apply 5-15V across J210 pins 1-2 (P1-ve, P2+ve) or cycle the AC input power.
      • 6. The power supply output will recover, indicating that the OVP circuit was reset by momentarily...
  • Using the Shutdown Function
    • Controlling Shutdown Function via J210 Connector
  • Master-Slave Tracking
    • Note
    • 1. Connect master return (J210 connector pin 13) to slave RTN (J210 connector pin 13).
    • 2. Connect master Vmon (J210 connector pin 15) to slave voltage program input (J210 connector pin...
      • Note
  • Using Multiple Supplies
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Series Operation (Voltage Mode Only)
      • Figure 3.2 Series Operation
        • Note
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Parallel Operation
      • Figure 3.3 Parallel Operation
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Split Supply Operation
    • Two Positive Voltages
      • Figure 3.4 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies (Two positive voltages)
    • Positive-negative supply
      • Figure 3.5 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies (Positive-negative Supply)
        • Note
  • User Diagnostics
    • Emergency Shutdown
      • 1. Shut the power supply OFF immediately.
      • 2. Disconnect the mains supply, if possible.
      • 3. Disconnect the power supply from the load.
    • Unusual or Erratic Operation
      • 1. Shut the power supply OFF immediately.
      • 2. Disconnect the power supply from the load and external programming.
      • 3. Test the power supply with no load, running the tests in “Functional Tests” on page 29.
      • 4. If the tests show that the power supply is functioning normally, check all load, programming, ...
      • 5. Check the AC input for correct voltage and frequency.
    • Trouble Shooting for Operators
      • Abbreviated References Used in Table
• Section 4. Remote Operation
  • Introduction
    • Remote Digital Programming
  • Remote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit
    • Figure 4.1 J210 User Cable with Ferrite Block
    • Remote Programming Options
    • Programming Output Voltage with a 0-10Vdc Voltage Source
      • 1. Connect J210 pin 6 (remote voltage program select) to J210 pin 8 (auxiliary ground).
      • 2. Connect the control voltage source between pin 14 (voltage program) and pin13 (programreturn).
      • 3. Vary the external voltage from 010Vdc to cause the power supply output to vary from 0100% o...
    • Programming Output Current with a 010Vdc Voltage Source
      • 1. Connect J210 pin 7 (remote current program select) to J210 pin 8 (auxiliary ground).
      • 2. Connect the control voltage source between J210 pin 5 (current program, positive) and pin8 (p...
      • 3. Vary the external voltage from 010Vdc to cause the power supply current limit to vary from 0...
  • Readback and Status Indicators
    • Voltage and Current Readback
      • Voltage Readback
      • Current Readback
  • Status Flags