Document Outline

• Important Safety Instructions
• Introduction
  • Features and Options
  • XTR 850 Watt and XTR 1700 Watt Models
  • Front Panel for XTR 850 Watt and XTR 1700 Watt
    • Front Panel Display and Controls
  • Rear Panel Connectors on XTR 850 Watt
  • Rear Panel Connectors on XTR 1700 Watt
• Installation
  • Basic Setup Procedure
  • Step 1: Inspecting and Cleaning
    • Initial Inspection
    • Periodic Cleaning
  • Step 2: Location and Mounting
    • Rack Mounting
    • Purchasing Rack Mount Kits
    • Ventilation
  • Step 3: Connecting AC Input Power
    • XTR 850 Watt AC Input Connector
    • XTR 1700 Watt AC Input Connector
    • XTR 1700 Watt AC Input Wire
    • XTR 1700 Watt AC Input Wire Connection
  • Step 4: Selecting Load Wires
    • Load Wiring
      • Insulation Rating
      • Current Carrying Capacity
      • Maximum Load Wiring Length For Operation With Sense Lines
      • Noise and Impedance Effects
  • Step 5: Performing Functional Tests
    • Powering the Power Supply On/Off
    • Voltage and Current Mode Operation Checks
  • Step 6: Connecting Loads
    • DC Output Connectors
      • 6 V-40 V Models
      • 60 V-600 V Models
    • Inductive Loads
    • Connecting Single Loads
    • Connecting Multiple Loads
  • Step 7: Connecting Remote Sensing
• Local Operation
  • Introduction
  • Configuring Settings from the Front Panel
    • Using the 9-Position Mode Control Knob
    • Using the Rotary knob/Enter button
    • Coarse and Fine Adjustment Modes
  • Navigating the Menu System
    • Setting VOL and CUR Modes
    • Normal Display Mode and Inactivity Timeout
  • Display Messages on the Front Panel
  • Standard Operation
    • Operating Modes
      • Constant Voltage Mode Operation
      • Constant Current Mode Operation
      • Automatic Mode Crossover
    • Shipped Configuration (Local Operation)
  • Turning the Output On/Off
  • Turning the Auxiliary Output On/Off
  • Output Auto Start Mode (Auto Restart)
  • Auxiliary Auto Start Mode
  • Alarms and Errors
    • Clearing Alarms
      • Clearing Triggered and Manual Alarms
      • Clearing a Flash Failure Alarm
      • Clearing Automatic Alarms
    • Front Panel ALARM LED
    • Alarm Masking
    • Alarm Output Latching
  • Setting Foldback Mode
    • Resetting Activated Foldback Protection
  • Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
    • Defining the OVP Set Point
  • Using Under Voltage Protection (UVP)
    • Defining the UVP Set Point
  • Over Current Protection (OCP)
  • Using Over Temperature Protection Lock (OTP)
    • Defining the OTP Mode
    • Resetting in Latch Mode
  • Current Configuration Memory Settings
  • User Setting Memory Locations
    • Saving User Setting Memory Locations
    • Recalling User Setting Memory Locations
  • Local Lockout
    • Enabling Local Lockout
    • Disabling Local Lockout
  • Using the External Shutdown Function
    • Activating the External Shutdown Function
    • Controlling the External Shutdown Function
    • Defining the Polarity of the External Shutdown Signal
  • Interlock Function
    • Defining the Interlock Mode
    • Power On Status Signal
  • Hardware Malfunction Alarms
  • Resetting the Power Supply
  • Using Multiple Power Supplies
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Series Operation
      • Connecting to the Load in Local Sensing Mode
      • Connecting to the Load in Remote Sensing Mode
    • Configuring Multiple Supplies for Current Sharing Operation (APG Method)
      • Setting up the Master Unit
      • Setting up the Slave Units
      • Setting Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
      • Setting Foldback Protection
    • Connecting to the Load in Local Sensing Mode (Parallel Control Method)
    • Connecting to the Load in Remote Sensing Mode (Parallel Control Method)
• Analog Programming (APG) and Isolated Analog Programming (ISOL)
  • Introduction
    • Analog Programming (APG) of Output Voltage and Output Current
    • Remote Programming Options
      • Analog Monitor Signals
      • Auxiliary Outputs
    • Analog Programming (APG) Connector J1
      • Making Control Connections
      • Wiring
  • Analog Programming Mode
    • Analog Programming With External Voltage Source
    • Voltage-Controlled Voltage APG Setup
      • Activating APG Voltage Mode
      • Deactivating APG Voltage Mode
      • Query for Analog Voltage Input Level
    • Voltage-Controlled Current APG Setup
      • Activating APG Current Mode
      • Deactivating APG Current Mode
      • Query for Analog Current Input Level
      • Analog Programming With External Resistor
    • Resistive-Controlled Voltage APG Setup
      • Deactivating APG Voltage Mode
      • Query for Analog Voltage Input Level
    • Resistive-Controlled Current APG Setup
      • Deactivating APG Current Mode
      • Query for Analog Current Input Level
    • Voltage and Current Readback
  • Isolated Analog Programming Mode (ISOL)
    • AUX Output and Isolated Analog Programming (ISOL) Connector
      • Making ISOL Control Connections
      • ISOL Programming With External Voltage Source
    • Voltage-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup
      • Activating ISOL Programming Voltage Mode
      • Deactivating ISOL Voltage Mode
      • Query for ISOL Voltage Input Level
    • Voltage-Controlled Current ISOL Setup
      • Activating ISOL Programming Current Mode
      • Deactivating ISOL Current Mode
      • Query for ISOL Current Input Level
      • Analog Programming With External Resistor
    • Resistive-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup
      • Activating ISOL Programming Voltage Mode
      • Deactivating ISOL Voltage Mode
      • Query for ISOL Voltage Input Level
    • Resistive-Controlled Current ISOL Setup
      • Activating ISOL Resistive-Controlled Current Setup
      • Deactivating ISOL Current Mode
      • Query for ISOL Current Input Level
  • Voltage and Current Readback (Isolated)
    • Query Remote Control Source State
• Remote Operation
  • Introduction
  • Hardware and Connection Setup
    • Configuring Remote Control Using RS-232
      • RS-232 Communication Cable with RJ-45 to DB-9
      • RS-232 Communication Cable with RJ-45 to DB-25
      • Completing the Setup
    • Configuring Remote Control Using RS-485
      • RS-485 Communication Cable with RJ-45 to DB-9
      • RS-485 Communication Cable with Two RJ-45s
      • Completing the Setup
    • Configuring Remote Control using the USB Connector
    • Setting Up the PC to Use the USB Connection
      • Installing USB to Serial Converter and Serial Port
      • Verifying Installation
      • Complete the Setup
    • Ethernet (ENET) or GPIB Connector (Optional)
    • Multiple Power Supply Connections to RS-485 Bus
      • Multiple Power Supply Setup
    • Multiple Power Supply Connections to ENET
  • Terminal Configuration
    • Data Format
    • End of Message
    • HyperTerminal
      • Setting up a HyperTerminal connection
    • Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port
      • Data Rate Setting (bps)
    • Multichannel Address Setting
    • Remote Interface Addressing
    • Multichannel Commands Explained
    • Status Reporting in SCPI
  • Status Registers Model from IEEE 488.2
  • Status Byte
    • Error/Event Queue (ERR)
    • Questionable Status Register Summary (QSR)
    • Message Available (MAV)
    • Standard Event Status Summary (ESB)
    • Master Summary Status (MSS)
    • Request Service (RQS)
    • Operation Status Register Summary (OSR)
      • Service Request Enable Register
      • Query the Status Byte
    • Standard Event Status Register (SESR)
      • Standard Event Status Enable Register
      • Standard Event Status Register
      • Operation Complete
      • Wait-to-Continue Command
  • Standard SCPI Register Structure
  • OPERation Status Register
    • Current SHare Sub-Register
    • Operation Status Register Commands
      • Query Operation Status Register Event
      • Query Operation Status Register Condition
      • Enable Operation Status Register
      • Set Operation Status Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Operation Status Negative Transition Filter
    • Current Sharing Sub-Register Commands
      • Query Current Share Event
      • Query Current Share Condition
      • Enable Current Share Sub-Register
      • Set Current Share Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Current Share Negative Transition Filter
    • Shutdown Sub-Register Commands
      • Query Shutdown Event
      • Query Shutdown Condition
      • Enable Shutdown Sub-Register
      • Set Shutdown Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Shutdown Negative Transition Filter
    • Protection Sub-Register Commands
      • Query Protection Event
      • Query Protection Condition
      • Enable Protection Sub-Register
      • Set Protection Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Protection Negative Transition Filter
  • QUEStionable Status Register
    • VOLTage Sub-Register
    • TEMPerature Sub-Register
    • Questionable Status Register Commands
      • Query Questionable Status Register Event
      • Query Questionable Status Register Condition
      • Enable Questionable Status Register
      • Set Questionable Status Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Questionable Status Negative Transition Filter
    • Voltage Status Register Commands
      • Query Voltage Status Register Event
      • Query Voltage Status Register Condition
      • Enable Voltage Status Register
      • Set Voltage Status Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Voltage Status Negative Transition Filter
    • Temperature Status Register Commands
      • Query Temperature Status Register Event
      • Query Temperature Status Register Condition
      • Enable Temperature Status Register
      • Set Temperature Status Positive Transition Filter
      • Set Temperature Status Negative Transition Filter
  • SCPI Error/Event Queue
    • Querying For the Errors
    • Querying For the Error Code Only
    • Querying For the Number of Errors in the Queue
    • Reset Command
    • Clear All Status Registers
      • Clear Status Command
    • SCPI Preset Status
    • Command Line Help System
      • Querying Help for all Command Headers
      • Querying Help for Legacy Command Headers
      • Querying Help for Command Syntax
  • Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
    • Auto Sequence Programming
      • Setting Dwell Time
      • Storing an Auto Sequence Program:
      • Saving an Auto Sequence Program to File:
      • Readback and Troubleshooting an Auto Sequence Program:
      • Reloading an Auto Sequence Program:
      • Running an Auto Sequence Program:
      • Repeating an Auto Sequence Program:
  • Configure Other Protection Mechanisms
    • Foldback Protection
      • Setting the Foldback Mode
    • Over Temperature Protection
    • Interlock Enable/Disable
    • Save and Recall
    • Set Analog Programming Level
    • Set Remote Programming Interface
    • Protection Mask (Enable Alarms)
• Calibration and Troubleshooting
  • Introduction
  • Main Voltage and Current Calibration Principle
    • Understanding the Problem
    • Step 1: Gain Calibration
    • Step 2: Offset Calibration
    • Step 3: Recalibrate Gain
  • Calibrating the Output Voltage
    • Gain Calibration
    • Offset Calibration
      • For best results, both calibrations may be repeated several times.
  • Calibrating the Output Current
    • Gain Calibration
    • Offset Calibration
  • Over Voltage Protection Calibration
    • The output (main) voltage must be precalibrated.
  • Non-isolated Analog Programming Calibration
    • Non-isolated Voltage Monitoring Calibration
    • Non-isolated Current Monitoring Calibration
    • Non-isolated Voltage Programming of Voltage Calibration
    • Non-isolated Resistive Programming of Voltage Calibration
    • Non-isolated Voltage Programming of Current Calibration
    • Non-isolated Resistive Programming of Current Calibration
  • Calibration Procedure for Isolated Modes
    • Isolated Voltage Monitoring Calibration
    • Isolated Current Monitoring Calibration
    • Isolated Voltage Programming of Voltage Calibration
    • Isolated Resistive Programming of Voltage Calibration
    • Isolated Voltage Programming of Current Calibration
    • Isolated Resistive Programming of Current Calibration
  • Storing and Loading Calibration Parameters
  • Restore Factory Calibration
  • User Diagnostics
    • Emergency Shutdown
    • Unusual or Erratic Operation
    • Troubleshooting for Operators
• SCPI Command Reference
  • SCPI Conformance Information
    • IEEE 488.2 Requirements
    • SCPI Requirements
    • IEEE 488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style
      • Parameters: Units of Measure and Multipliers
    • SCPI Command Hierarchy
    • Using SCPI Commands
      • Using Minimum and Maximum
      • Using Queries
      • Terminating Characters
      • Common Commands
    • Parameter Types
      • Boolean Parameters
      • Discrete Parameters
      • Numeric Parameters
      • String Parameters
  • SPCI Command Tree
    • SCPI Command Summary
• Error Messages
  • Error Messages
    • Command Error List
    • Execution Error List
    • Device-Specific Error List
    • Query Error List
• Specifications
  • Electrical Specifications for XTR 850 Watt
  • Electrical Specifications for XTR 1700 Watt
  • Remote Operation
  • Common Specifications for All Models
• Warranty and Product Information
• Index