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
  • Section5 Calibration
• Manual Revisions
  • Contents
    • Section 1. Features and Specifications
    • Section 2. Installation
    • Section 3. Local Operation
    • Section 4. Remote Operation
    • Section 5. Calibration
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
• Section 1. Features and Specifications
  • Description
  • Features and Options
  • Front Panel Controls
    • Local Voltage & Current Limit Setting Preview Switch (V/I CHECK) (See page 43 for more information.)
    • Figure 1.1 Power Supply Front Panel
  • Rear Panel Connectors and Switch
    • Blank Subplate
    • (Replaced if digital programming interface installed.)
    • Figure 1.2 Power Supply Rear Panel
      • (Low voltage (7.5V to 100V) model shown.)
  • Rear Panel SW1 Switch
    • 1 Resistive Programming of Output Voltage
    • 2 Resistive Programming of Output Current
    • 3 Selects Output Voltage Programming Source Range
    • 4 Selects Output Current Limit Programming Source Range
    • 5 Selects Output Voltage Monitor Range
    • 6 Selects Output Current Monitor Range
    • 7 Selects Remote Shutdown Logic
    • 8 Selects Over Temperature Shutdown Reset Mode
    • Figure 1.3 Programming and Monitoring SW1 Switch
      • (Switch is shown in factory default configuration.)
        • Resetting the Switches
  • Rear Panel J2 Connector
    • 1 Remote Output Voltage Programming Select
    • 2 Remote Output Current Limit Programming Select
    • 3 Control Ground
    • 4 No connection
    • 5 Voltage Program Signal Return
    • 6 Output Voltage Programming Input
    • 7 Current Program Signal Return
    • 8 Output Current Limit Programming Input
    • 9 Voltage Monitor Signal Return
    • 10 Output Voltage Monitor
    • 11 Current Monitor Signal Return
    • 12 Output Current Monitor
    • 13 No connection
    • 14 Shutdown (S/D) Signal Return (–)
    • 15 S/D Input (+)
    • Figure 1.4 Programming and Monitoring J2 Connector
      • Making J2 Connections
      • Wiring
    • Specifications
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Additional Specifications
  • Input Conditions
    • I
    • N P U T C U R R E N T
    • (A)
    • Figure 1.5 Typical Input Current Characteristics
  • Additional Features
  • Remote Programming and Monitoring
  • Environmental Specifications
  • Mechanical Specifications
    • 3.45"
    • (87.63 mm)
    • Figure 1.6 Dimensional Drawings
      • (Dimensions given are nominal.)
• Section 2. Installation
  • Introduction
  • Basic Setup Procedure
  • Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging
    • Initial Inspection
      • 1. Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks, and for broken switches, connectors, and displays.
      • 2. Ensure that the packing box contains the AC input cover and strain relief kit (see Figure2.2).
      • 3. Have the service technician check the printed circuit board and its components if you suspect ...
    • Periodic Cleaning
  • Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer
    • Return Material Authorization Policy
      • 1. Package the unit safely following the procedures on page 38, 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
      • 1. Use the rack mount brackets at either side of the front panel to install the power supply in a...
      • 2. Provide adequate support for the rear of the unit without obstructing the ventilation inlets o...
    • Ventilation
  • AC Input Power
    • AC Input Connector and Voltage Selection
      • AC Fail LED
    • AC Input Cord
    • AC Input Wire Connection
      • 1. Strip the outside insulation on the AC cable approximately 4in. (10cm). Trim the wires so th...
      • 2. Unscrew the base of the strain relief from the helix-shaped body. Insert the base through the ...
      • 3. Slide the helix-shaped body onto the AC cable. Insert the stripped wires through the strain re...
      • 4. Route the AC wires to the input connector terminals as required. For input connector terminal ...
      • 5. Route the wires inside the cover to prevent pinching. Fasten the AC input cover to the unit us...
    • Figure 2.2 AC Input Cover and Strain Relief
  • Functional Tests
    • Equipment Required
    • Power-on Check
      • 1. Ensure that the AC power switch is in the OFF position.
      • 2. Ensure that the output sense lines are connected in the default configuration. (The local sens...
      • 3. Turn the voltage and current controls fully counterclockwise.
      • 4. Connect the unit to an AC outlet.
      • 5. Turn the front panel AC power switch to ON.
    • Voltage Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure the voltage and current controls on the front panel are turned fully counter-clockwise.
      • 2. Connect a DVM to the output terminals on the rear panel, observing correct polarity.
      • 3. Turn the current control a 1/2turn clockwise. Slowly turn the voltage control clockwise and o...
      • 4. Compare the DVM reading with the front panel voltmeter reading to verify the accuracy of the i...
      • 5. Turn the front panel AC power switch to OFF.
    • Current Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure the front panel AC power switch is set to OFF.
      • 2. Turn the voltage and current controls on the front panel fully counterclockwise.
      • 3. Connect the DC shunt across the output terminals on the rear panel.
      • 4. Connect the DVM across the DC shunt.
      • 5. Turn the AC power switch to ON.
      • 6. Turn the voltage control 1 or 2 turns clockwise.
      • 7. Turn the current control slowly clockwise.
      • 8. Compare the DVM reading with the front panel ammeter reading using I=V/R where I is the curren...
      • 9. Turn the AC power switch to OFF.
      • 10. Disconnect the DVM and the shunt.
    • Front Panel Function Checks
      • 1. Turn the front panel AC switch to ON.
      • 2. Set voltage and current controls fully clockwise. Push the STANDBY switch to its IN position a...
      • 3. Press the STANDBY switch to its IN position.
      • 4. Press the OVP CHECK switch and check that the voltmeter displays approximately the modelrated...
      • 5. Turn the OVP SET potentiometer counter-clockwise and check that the voltmeter reading decrease...
      • 6. Press the STANDBY switch to its OUT position.
      • 7. Press the V/I CHECK switch and check that the voltmeter and ammeter display the power supply o...
      • 8. Turn the front panel AC power switch to OFF.
  • Load Connection
    • Load Wiring
      • Insulation Rating
      • Current Carrying Capacity
      • Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines
    • Figure 2.3 Maximum Load Wire Length for 1V Line Drop
      • Noise and Impedance Effects
      • Making Load Connections
        • Output Cover
          • 1. Undo 6-32 x 5/16in. Phillips pan head screws, 6 x 0.288in. lock washers, and 6 x 5/16in. fl...
          • 2. Pull up on the top cover to remove it.
          • 3. Undo 6-32 x 1/4in. Keps nuts and 6 x 5/16in. flat washers from the chassismounted PEM studs...
    • Figure 2.4 Output Strain Relief and Cover
      • 7.5V to 100V Models
        • 1. Strip the ends of the wires.
        • 2. Remove the top part of the output cover. Do not remove the chassismounted part of the cover.
        • 3. Loosen wire clamp screws (part of strain relief). Do not disassemble the strain relief.
        • 4. Insert load wire in strain relief.
        • 5. Install connectors to load wiring.
        • 6. Fasten connectors to bus bars with 5/16in. x 5/8in. (M8 x 16 mm) screws, 5/16in. (M8) flat ...
        • 7. Tighten the strain relief clamp.
        • 8. Replace the top cover.
    • Figure 2.5 Typical Load Connection Hardware
      • (For 7.5 V to 100 V models.)
        • 150V to 600V Models
          • 1. Strip 0.4in. (10mm) at the ends of the wires.
          • 2. Remove the top part of the output cover. Do not remove the chassismounted part of the cover.
          • 3. Loosen wire clamp screws (part of strain relief). Do not disassemble the strain relief.
          • 4. Insert load wire in strain relief.
          • 5. To connect the wiring, loosen each terminal screw, insert a stripped wire into the terminal, a...
          • 6. Tighten the strain relief clamp.
          • 7. Replace the top cover.
    • Figure 2.6 Output Voltage Connector
      • (For 150V to 600V models.)
        • Inductive Loads
        • Connecting Single Loads
    • Figure 2.7 Single Load with Local Sensing (Default)
    • Figure 2.8 Single Load with Remote Sensing
      • Connecting Multiple Loads
        • Parallel Power Distribution
        • Radial Power Distribution Method
    • Figure 2.9 Multiple Loads with Local Sensing
    • Figure 2.10 Multiple Loads with Remote Sensing
  • Local and Remote Sensing
    • Sense Wiring
    • Local Sensing
    • Figure 2.11 J10 Sense Connector
      • (Shown with local sense jumpers connected.)
        • Using Remote Sensing
          • 1. Turn OFF the power supply.
          • 2. Remove the local sense jumpers connecting J10 mating connector terminal5 (positive sense) to ...
          • 3. Connect the positive remote sense lead to J10 mating connector terminal5 (positive sense) and...
          • 4. To prevent ground loops, ground the sense line shield, at one point only, to the power supply’...
          • 5. Turn the power supply ON.
          • 1. If you operate the power supply with remote sense lines connected to the load and with either ...
          • 2. If you operate the power supply without remote sense lines or local sense jumpers in place, th...
    • Figure 2.12 Connecting Remote Sense Lines
• Section 3. Local Operation
  • Introduction
  • Standard Operation
    • Operating Modes and Automatic Crossover
      • Figure 3.1 Operating Modes
      • Constant Voltage Mode Operation
      • Constant Current Mode Operation
      • Automatic Mode Crossover
    • Shipped Configuration (Local Control Mode)
    • Setting Output Voltage and Current Limit
      • 1. Turn both the voltage and current controls fully counter-clockwise.
      • 2. Turn the AC power ON.
      • 3. Press the STANDBY switch to its IN position to disable the power supply output. The red Shutdo...
      • 4. Press and hold the V/I CHECK button to display the voltage and current control settings on the...
      • 5. Adjust the voltage control to the desired voltage (the compliance voltage for applications usi...
      • 6. Adjust the current control to the desired current limit setting.
      • 7. Release the V/I CHECK button.
      • 8. Press the STANDBY switch to its OUT position to apply power to the load. The S/D LED turns off.
  • Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
    • 1. The default preset limit is approximately 110% of the rated output voltage.
    • 2. When using OVP with remote sensing lines connected, compensate for the voltage line drop acros...
    • Front Panel OVP Operation
      • 1. Disconnect any loads. Turn the power supply ON.
      • 2. Adjust the power supply output voltage to any voltage lower than the desired trip level.
      • 3. Press the front panel STANDBY (output shutdown) switch to its IN position. The red S/D LED tur...
      • 4. Press the OVP CHECK switch to see the OVP set point on the voltmeter display.
      • 5. Holding down the OVP CHECK switch, turn the OVP SET potentiometer until the desired set point ...
      • 6. Press the STANDBY switch to its OUT position. The S/D LED turns off.
      • 7. To check that the power supply shuts off at the desired set point, slowly increase the output ...
    • Resetting the OVP Circuit
      • 1. Reduce the power supply’s output voltage setting to below the OVP set point.
      • 2. Press the STANDBY switch IN. The red S/D LED on the front panel turns on. The OVP LED turns off.
      • 3. Press the STANDBY switch again to return power to the load and resume normal operation.
      • 1. Reduce the power supply’s output voltage setting to below the OVP set point.
      • 2. Turn the power supply OFF using the AC power switch, wait until the front panel displays go ou...
  • Using the Shutdown Function
    • STANDBY Switch
    • Controlling the Shutdown Function via the J2 Connector
      • 1. Turn OFF the power supply.
      • 2. Connect the signal source to J2 connector terminal15 (Shutdown Input/positive) and terminal1...
      • 3. Set switch SW17 to select the desired circuit logic as set out in Table3.2.
      • 4. Turn on the power supply. The power supply will operate as described in the Supply Output colu...
      • 1. If switch SW17 is ON but there is no signal applied, the S/D LED turns on and the power suppl...
      • 2. Any of the eight switches on SW1 is OFF (OPEN) when it has been flipped up to break contact, O...
  • Using Multiple Supplies
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Series Operation
      • Figure 3.2 Series Operation of Multiple Supplies
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Parallel Operation
      • Sensing for Parallel Operation
        • Figure 3.3 Parallel Operation of Multiple Supplies
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Split Supply Operation
      • Two Positive Voltages
        • Figure 3.4 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies
      • Positivenegative Supply
        • Figure 3.5 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies
  • Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • User Diagnostics
    • Emergency Shutdown
      • 1. Shut the power supply OFF immediately.
      • 2. 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.
      • 3. Test the power supply with no load, running the tests in Functional Tests.
      • 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.
    • Troubleshooting for Operators
      • Abbreviated References Used in Table
• Section 4. Remote Operation
  • Introduction
    • Isolated Programming
    • Remote Digital Programming
  • Remote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit
    • Remote Programming Options
    • Remote Analog Programming Procedure
      • 1. Turn the power supply OFF.
      • 2. Using Table4.2, set switches SW11, SW12, SW13, and SW14 according to the selected program...
      • 3. Install any J2 connector jumpers as indicated in Table4.2.
      • 4. Connect the programming source(s) to the mating J2 connector as shown in Figure4.1, observing...
      • 5. Set the programming sources to the desired levels and turn the power supply ON. The REM LED tu...
      • 6. Adjust the external programming source to change the power supply’s output.
      • 1. Switches SW1 to SW4 can be set to their defaults (all open) unless otherwise specified in Tabl...
      • 2. Resetting switches SW13 or SW1-4, the programming scale selection switches, may require that ...
      • 3. Any of the eight switches on SW1 is OFF (OPEN) when it has been flipped up to break contact, O...
      • 4. The control circuits have been designed to allow you to set output voltage and current up to 5...
        • Figure 4.1 Connecting Programming Sources to J2 Connector
  • Remote Monitoring of Output Voltage and Current
    • Readback Signals
• Section 5. Calibration
  • Introduction
  • Calibration Setup
    • Service Environment and Precautions
    • Equipment Required
    • Accessing Calibration Potentiometers
      • Removing Option Card
        • 1. Turn OFF the power supply. Disconnect AC Power. Remove the cover.
        • 2. Remove 4 screws from their standoffs inside the power supply to release the option card.
        • 3. Remove 2 screws at the rear panel to release the option card’s sub-plate.
        • 4. Unplug the ribbon cable connectors from the option card. Lift out card.
          • Figure 5.1 Programming and Monitoring Calibration Locations
  • Calibrating for Programming Accuracy
    • Voltage Programming Circuit Calibration
      • 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF. Disconnect any load.
      • 2. Connect the program source between J2 connector terminals 6 (output voltage program input) and...
      • 3. Connect the DVM across the power supply output.
      • 4. Turn the power supply ON.
      • 5. Apply 1% of program voltage.
      • 6. Adjust the voltage program offset potentiometer (R472) until the DVM reads 1% of the modelrat...
      • 7. Apply 100% of program voltage.
      • 8. Adjust the voltage program range potentiometer (R462) until the DVM reads the modelrated outp...
    • Current Limit Programming Circuit Calibration
      • 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF. Disconnect any load.
      • 2. Connect the program source between J2 connector terminals 8 (output current limit programming ...
      • 3. Connect the shunt and DVM across the power supply output.
      • 4. Turn the power supply ON.
      • 5. Apply 1% of program voltage.
      • 6. Adjust the current limit program offset (R469) until the shunt/DVM indicates 1% of the modelr...
      • 7. Apply 100% of program voltage.
      • 8. Adjust the current limit program range (R459) until the shunt/DVM indicates the modelrated ou...
  • Calibrating for Readback Accuracy
    • Output Voltage Monitor Circuit Calibration
      • 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF. Disconnect any load.
      • 2. Set SW1 switch 5 OPEN to select 05V output voltage monitor range, CLOSED for 010V.
      • 3. Connect a DVM across the power supply output to read the output voltage. Connect a second DVM ...
      • 4. Turn the power supply ON.
      • 5. Set the power supply output voltage to 1% of the modelrated output.
      • 6. Adjust the output voltage monitor offset (R397) until the monitor DVM reads 1% of the readback...
      • 7. Set the power supply output voltage to the modelrated maximum.
      • 8. Adjust the output voltage monitor range (R387) until the monitor DVM reads 100% of the readbac...
    • Output Current Monitor Circuit Calibration
      • 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF. Disconnect any load.
      • 2. Set SW1 switch 6 OPEN to select 05V output current monitor range, CLOSED for 010V.
      • 3. Connect the shunt and DVM across the power supply output to read the output current. Connect a...
      • 4. Turn the current control fully counter clockwise, then turn on the power supply.
      • 5. Set the power supply’s output current to 1% of the modelrated output. See Note.
      • 6. Adjust the output current monitor offset (R394) until the monitor DVM indicates 1% of the read...
      • 7. Set the power supply output current to the modelrated output.
      • 8. Adjust the output current monitor range (R383) until the monitor DVM indicates 100% of the rea...