Ametek Asterion 1U User Manual

P/N M330000-01

Asterion Series

AC/DC Power Source

1U Models

User Manual

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About AMETEK

AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for R&D, test and measurement, process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse industrial segments. From bench top supplies to rackmounted industrial power subsystems, AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California Instruments and Power Ten brand power supplies.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $5 billion. The Company has over 18,000 colleagues working at more than 180 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 sales and service centers in the United States and around the world.

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M330000-01

Revision and Date

Revision G, December 2019

Contact Information

Telephone:

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Important Safety Instructions

Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your particular application.

WARNING

Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment. Circuit boards, test points, and output voltages also may be floating at a high voltage relative to chassis ground.

WARNING

The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts. When installing equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might cause damage to the equipment.

Only qualified personnel, who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform installation and servicing.

Ensure that the AC input power line ground is connected properly to the unit safety ground chassis. Similarly, other AC power ground lines, including those to application and maintenance equipment, must be grounded properly for both personnel safety and equipment protection.

Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable. In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis.

However, depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must ensure

that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is prevented.

Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety glasses and protective clothing during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.

AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, or any of the subsidiary sales organizations, cannot accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.

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Product: Asterion Series Power Source

Warranty Period: 1 Year

Warranty Terms

AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (AMETEK), provides this written warranty covering the Product stated above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may, at its option: repair or replace the Product; or issue a credit note for the defective Product; or provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the Product.

The Buyer will, at its expense, return the defective Product or parts thereof to AMETEK in accordance with the return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order Agreement or where the Product, or any part thereof, is as follows:

• damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as specified or

required by AMETEK;

• damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not authorized by

AMETEK;

• installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;

• opened, modified, or disassembled in any way without consent from AMETEK;

• used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK.

The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty until the Buyer has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.

Product Return Procedure

Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be done in the country in which it was purchased):

• In the USA, contact the AMETEK Customer Service Department prior to the return of the

product to AMETEK for repair: Telephone: 800-733-5427, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (toll free North America)

858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)

• Outside the United States, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center (ASC). A full

listing can be found either through your local distributor, or on our website, www.powerandtest.com, by tapping Support button or going to the Service Centers tab.

When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:

• Model number

• Serial number

• Description of the problem

NOTE: Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.

NOTE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK to be in specification is subject to an

evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 13

1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................................ 13

1.2 Asterion Series Models ....................................................................................................................... 14

2. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 15

2.1 Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 15

2.1.1 AC/DC Output Specifications .................................................................................................. 15

2.1.3 iX2TM Constant-Power Mode Output Characteristic ................................................................ 18

2.1.4 AC Input Specifications ........................................................................................................... 19

2.1.5 AC Output Measurements ...................................................................................................... 20

2.1.6 DC Output Measurements ...................................................................................................... 21

2.1.7 Harmonics Measurements ...................................................................................................... 21

2.1.8 Protection Function Characteristics ........................................................................................ 22

2.2 Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................. 22

2.3 Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 23

2.4 Regulatory Agency Compliance .......................................................................................................... 23

2.5 Remote Control Analog/Digital Signal Characteristics ........................................................................ 24

2.6 Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics................................................................................. 25

2.7 Operational Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 26

2.8 Front Panel Controls/Indicators ........................................................................................................... 27

2.9 Rear Panel Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 28

2.10 Firmware/Software Options ................................................................................................................. 29

3. Installation .................................................................................................................................. 31

3.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................... 31

3.1.1 Contents of Shipment ............................................................................................................. 31

3.2 Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................................................ 32

3.2.1 Rackmounting ......................................................................................................................... 33

3.3 Outline Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 35

3.4 Rear Panel Protective Covers ............................................................................................................. 35

3.5 Input/Output Connections ................................................................................................................... 38

3.6 AC Input Connection ........................................................................................................................... 39

3.6.1 AC Input Overcurrent Protection ............................................................................................. 39

3.6.2 AC Input Safety Disconnect Device ........................................................................................ 39

3.6.3 AC Input Connector ................................................................................................................ 39

3.6.4 1-Phase AC Input Operation ................................................................................................... 40

3.6.5 3-Phase AC Input Operation ................................................................................................... 40

3.7 AC/DC Output Connection ................................................................ .................................................. 41

3.8 Remote Sense .................................................................................................................................... 42

3.9 Noise and Impedance Effects ............................................................................................................. 42

3.10 Wire Gauge Selection ......................................................................................................................... 43

3.10.1 Wire Size .............................................................................................................................. 43

3.11 Rear Panel User Interface Connectors ............................................................................................... 45

3.11.1 External Input/Output Control Signal Connector ................................................................... 45

3.11.2 Summary Fault Signal (DFI) ................................................................................................. 47

3.11.3 Remote Inhibit Signal ............................................................................................................ 48

3.11.4 External Interface Signal Connector ..................................................................................... 48

3.11.5 Command Monitor and Trigger Output Connectors .............................................................. 49

3.11.6 Clock and Lock Connectors (Option) .................................................................................... 49

3.11.7 Master/Auxiliary System Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 50

3.11.8 RS-232C Serial Interface Connector .................................................................................... 51

3.11.9 USB Interface ....................................................................................................................... 52

3.11.10 LAN Interface (Ethernet) ..................................................................................................... 53

3.12 Multiple Chassis System Configurations ............................................................................................. 54

3.12.1 Multi-Phase System .............................................................................................................. 54

3.12.2 Parallel System ..................................................................................................................... 55

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4. Operation .................................................................................................................................... 57

4.1 Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................................................... 57

4.1.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators, Enhanced 1U Models ................................................... 58

4.1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators, ATE 1U Models ............................................................. 59

4.2 Basic Output Programming ................................................................................................................. 60

4.2.1 Front Panel Display Navigation ............................................................................................... 60

4.2.2 Selecting Output Characteristics and Adjusting Parameters ................................................... 60

4.3 Basic Functional Test .......................................................................................................................... 61

4.4 Output Power Characteristic ................................................................................................................ 63

4.4.1 Front Panel Touch-Screen Display ......................................................................................... 63

4.4.2 Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad .............................................................................................. 64

4.4.3 Rotary Encoder ....................................................................................................................... 64

4.5 Menu Structure .................................................................................................................................... 67

4.6 Front Panel Display Menus ................................................................................................................. 70

4.6.1 DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu .................................................................................. 73

4.6.2 OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top Level Menus ..................................................................... 75

4.6.3 MEASUREMENTS Screen Top-Level Menus ......................................................................... 80

4.6.4 TRANSIENTS Screen Top-Level Menu .................................................................................. 87

4.6.5 CONFIGURATION Screen.................................................................................................... 102

4.6.6 CONTROL INTERFACE Screen ........................................................................................... 109

4.6.7 APPLICATIONS Screen ....................................................................................................... 115

4.6.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen ................................................................................................ 115

5. Waveform Management .......................................................................................................... 119

5.1 Standard Waveforms ......................................................................................................................... 119

5.2 Creating Custom Waveforms ............................................................................................................ 119

5.2.1 Viewing Custom Waveforms on the Display ......................................................................... 120

5.3 RMS Amplitude Restrictions .............................................................................................................. 120

5.4 Frequency Response Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 121

5.5 Transient List Waveforms .................................................................................................................. 121

6. Standard Measurements ......................................................................................................... 123

6.1 Parameter Measurements ................................................................................................................. 123

6.1.1 Accuracy Considerations ...................................................................................................... 124

6.2 Advanced Measurements .................................................................................................................. 124

6.2.1 Harmonic Analysis ................................................................................................................ 124

6.2.2 Acquiring FFT data ............................................................................................................... 124

6.2.3 Analyzing FFT Data .............................................................................................................. 125

6.3 Output Voltage Waveform Acquisition ............................................................................................... 126

6.3.1 Acquiring Output Voltage Waveform ..................................................................................... 126

6.3.2 Analyzing Acquired Waveforms ............................................................................................ 127

6.4 Triggering Measurements.................................................................................................................. 127

6.4.1 Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................................... 127

6.4.2 Trigger source ....................................................................................................................... 128

6.4.3 Trigger delay ......................................................................................................................... 128

7. Transient Programming .......................................................................................................... 131

7.1 Using Transient Modes...................................................................................................................... 131

7.1.1 Step Transients ..................................................................................................................... 132

7.1.2 Pulse Transients ................................................................................................................... 132

7.1.3 List Transients ....................................................................................................................... 133

7.2 Programming Slew Rates .................................................................................................................. 134

7.3 Switching Waveforms in Transient Lists ............................................................................................ 135

7.4 Saving Transient List Programs ........................................................................................................ 136

8. Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 137

8.1 Calibration Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 137

8.2 Calibration Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 137

8.2.1 Preparation for Calibration .................................................................................................... 137

8.2.2 Output Voltage AC Zero Alignment, AC-Mode ................................ ...................................... 138

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8.2.3 Output Voltage DC Zero Alignment, DC-Mode ..................................................................... 138

8.2.4 Output Voltage Gain Initial Alignment, AC-Mode and DC-Mode ........................................... 138

8.2.5 Output Voltage Measurement AC Gain Alignment, AC-Mode .............................................. 139

8.2.6 Output Voltage Measurement DC-Positive Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ................................ 139

8.2.7 Output Voltage Measurement DC-Negative Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ............................... 140

8.2.8 Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode ........................... 140

8.2.9 Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode ........................... 141

8.2.10 Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode ....................... 141

8.2.11 Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode ....................... 142

8.2.12 Output Current Measurement DC-Positive Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ........... 142

8.2.13 Output Current Measurement DC-Positive High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode........... 142

8.2.14 Output Current Measurement DC-Negative Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode .......... 143

8.2.15 Output Current Measurement DC-Negative High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ......... 143

8.2.16 Output Current Measurement Low-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode ............................. 144

8.2.17 Output Current Measurement High-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode ............................ 144

8.2.18 Output Phase Alignment, Output Relative to External SYNC ............................................. 145

8.2.19 Output Phase Alignment, Auxiliary Unit Relative to Master Unit (LKS Option Only) ........... 146

8.2.20 Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Waveform/Amplitude ........ 146

8.2.21 Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, DC Output....... 147

8.2.22 Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, AC output ....... 148

8.2.23 Alignment of Interharmonics Output (413 Option Only) ...................................................... 149

9. Service ...................................................................................................................................... 151

9.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 151

9.2 Basic Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 151

9.2.1 Excessive Output Voltage ..................................................................................................... 151

9.2.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation ........................................................................................... 151

9.2.3 FAULT LED is On ................................................................................................................. 151

9.2.4 Distorted Output.................................................................................................................... 152

9.2.5 Unit Shuts Down after Short Interval ..................................................................................... 152

9.2.6 No Output and Front Panel Display/LEDs are Off................................................................. 152

9.2.7 No Output and Front Panel Display/LEDs are On................................................................. 152

9.2.8 Setting of AC/DC Mode or Voltage Range is Not Accepted .................................................. 152

9.2.9 Parallel Group Faults When Master Output Switch is Turned On ......................................... 152

10. Error and Status Messages ..................................................................................................... 153

Index ................................................................................................................................................. 159

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1. Asterion Series Front View, 1U Models (With Rackmount Brackets) ................................................ 13

Figure 2-1. iX2TM Constant-Power: Output Current Versus Voltage, AST 751/AST 1501 ................................... 18

Figure 2-2. iX2TM Constant-Power: Output Current Versus Voltage, AST 501 .................................................... 18

Figure 3-1. Rackmounting, 1U Models ................................................................................................................ 34

Figure 3-2. Rear Panel Protective Cover Installation........................................................................................... 35

Figure 3-3. Installation Drawing, Enhanced 1U Models....................................................................................... 36

Figure 3-4. Installation Drawing, ATE 1U Models ................................................................................................ 37

Figure 3-5. Rear Panel View, 1U Models, (with GPIB and LKM/LKS options) .................................................... 38

Figure 3-6. AC Input Connector and Safety-Ground ........................................................................................... 39

Figure 3-7. AC/DC Output Connector and Functional-Ground ............................................................................ 41

Figure 3-8. External Input/Output Control Connector .......................................................................................... 45

Figure 3-9. External Interface Signal Connector ................................................................................................. 48

Figure 3-10. External Command Monitor and Trigger Output Connectors .......................................................... 49

Figure 3-11. External Clock/Lock Interface Connectors (Option) ........................................................................ 49

Figure 3-12. External Master/Auxiliary System Interface Connectors ................................................................. 50

Figure 3-13. RS-232C Interface Connector ......................................................................................................... 51

Figure 3-14. USB Interface Connector ................................................................................................................ 52

Figure 3-15. LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector ......................................................................................... 53

Figure 3-16. Connections for 3-Phase Master/Auxiliary Group, 1U Models ........................................................ 55

Figure 3-17. Connections for 1-Phase Parallel Group, 1U Models ...................................................................... 56

Figure 4-1. Front Panel, Enhanced 1U Models ................................................................................................... 57

Figure 4-2. Front Panel, ATE 1U Models ............................................................................................................ 57

Figure 4-3. Functional Test Setup ....................................................................................................................... 62

Figure 4-4. iX2TM Constant-Power Output Characteristic ................................................................ .................... 63

Figure 4-5. HOME Screen ................................................................................................................................... 64

Figure 4-6. DASHBOARD Screen Menu with Voltage Selection-Field Active ..................................................... 64

Figure 4-7. Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 64

Figure 4-8. Rotary Encoder ................................................................................................................................. 65

Figure 4-9. Output Program Menu Selection-Fields with Voltage Highlighted ..................................................... 66

Figure 4-10. Highlighted Voltage Selection-Field with Value Window ................................................................. 66

Figure 4-11. Power-On Screens .......................................................................................................................... 70

Figure 4-12. HOME Screen Pages ...................................................................................................................... 71

Figure 4-13. DASHBORD Screen Top-Level Menu ............................................................................................ 73

Figure 4-14. Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment .................................................................... 74

Figure 4-15. Default Screen ................................................................................................................................ 74

Figure 4-16. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu-1/2 ........................................................................ 75

Figure 4-17. MEASUREMENTS Screen Top-Level Menu-1/2/3 ......................................................................... 80

Figure 4-18. HARMONICS Menu ........................................................................................................................ 83

Figure 4-19. HARMONICS Menu, Table View .................................................................................................... 85

Figure 4-20. HARMONICS Menu, Bar Graph View ............................................................................................. 85

Figure 4-21. TRACE CAPTURE Screen ............................................................................................................. 86

Figure 4-22. TRACE Screen, Plus-Magnifier and Zoom Cursors ........................................................................ 86

Figure 4-23. TRACE Screen, Zoom View ............................................................................................................ 87

Figure 4-24. TRANSIENTS Screen Top-Level Menu .......................................................................................... 87

Figure 4-25. SETTINGS Menu ............................................................................................................................ 88

Figure 4-26. SETTINGS Screen, TRIGGER Sub-Menu ...................................................................................... 89

Figure 4-27. VIEW Menu, With Empty Buffer ...................................................................................................... 90

Figure 4-28. VIEW Menu, With Transient List Entry ............................................................................................ 90

Figure 4-29. VIEW Menu, ADD Sub-Menu .......................................................................................................... 90

Figure 4-30. VIEW Menu, VOLTAGE DROP Sub-Menu ..................................................................................... 93

Figure 4-31. VIEW Menu, VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu ........................................................................ 94

Figure 4-32. VIEW Menu, VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu .......................................................................... 95

Figure 4-33. VIEW Menu, FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu ................................................................... 96

Figure 4-34. VIEW Menu, FREQUENCY SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 97

Figure 4-35. VIEW Menu, VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 98

Figure 4-36. VIEW Menu, VOLT/FREQ SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu ....................................................................... 99

Figure 4-37. VIEW Menu, DELAY Sub-Menu .................................................................................................... 100

Figure 4-38. RUN Menu .................................................................................................................................... 101

Figure 4-39. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu ................................................................................. 102

Figure 4-40. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu ......................................................................... 103

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Figure 4-41. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu ............................................................................................ 103

Figure 4-42. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu-1/2 ................................................................................. 104

Figure 4-43. CONTROL INTERFACE Screen................................................................................................... 109

Figure 4-44. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, ANALOG Sub-Menu ................................................................... 110

Figure 4-45. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, GPIB Sub-Menu ......................................................................... 110

Figure 4-46. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, RS232 Sub-Menu ....................................................................... 110

Figure 4-47. CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN Menu ............................................................................................ 112

Figure 4-48. CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN CONFIGURE Sub-Menu .............................................................. 112

Figure 4-49. CONTROL INTERFACE REMOTE INHIBIT Menu ....................................................................... 114

Figure 4-50. APPLICATIONS Screen, Output Impedance Example ................................................................. 115

Figure 4-51. SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen ........................................................................................................ 115

Figure 4-52. SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu, LCD Menu ....................................................................................... 116

Figure 5-1. HARMONICS Screen, Waveform Information ................................................................................ 120

Figure 6-1. HARMONICS Menu ........................................................................................................................ 124

Figure 6-2. FFT data in Tabular Format ............................................................................................................ 125

Figure 6-3. FFT data in Bar Graph Format ....................................................................................................... 125

Figure 6-4. Waveform Display on TRACE Screen ............................................................................................ 126

Figure 6-5. TRACE Screen, Zoom View Cursors .............................................................................................. 126

Figure 6-6. TRACE Screen, Expanded Zoom View .......................................................................................... 127

Figure 6-7. HARMONICS Menu, Triggering ...................................................................................................... 128

Figure 6-8. Post-Trigger (Positive Delay) .......................................................................................................... 129

Figure 6-9. Pre-Trigger (Negative Delay ........................................................................................................... 129

Figure 7-1. Output Transient Modes ................................................................................................................. 132

Figure 7-2. Pulse Transients ............................................................................................................................. 133

Figure 7-3. List Transients ................................................................................................................................ 133

Figure 7-4. Switching Waveforms in a Transient List Transient Execution ....................................................... 135

Figure 7-5. RUN Menu: Start and Abort Fields ................................................................................................. 135

Figure 7-6. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Selection ............................................................................ 136

Figure 8-1. AUX Generator PWA Potentiometer, R9 ........................................................................................ 149

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List of Tables

Table 3-1. AC Input Connector Pinout and Safety-Ground ................................................................................. 40

Table 3-2. AC Input Connector Type ................................................................................................................... 40

Table 3-3. AC/DC Output Connector Pinout and Functional-Ground .................................................................. 41

Table 3-4. AC/DC Output Connector Type and Functional-Ground .................................................................... 41

Table 3-5. Minimum Wire Size ............................................................................................................................ 43

Table 3-6. Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop, 20°C .......................................................................................... 44

Table 3-7. External Input/Output Control Connector Type .................................................................................. 45

Table 3-8. External Input/Output Control Functions ............................................................................................ 46

Table 3-9. External Input/Output Control Connector Pinout ................................................................................ 47

Table 3-10. External Interface Signal Connector Type ........................................................................................ 48

Table 3-11. External Command Monitor and Trigger Output Characteristics ...................................................... 49

Table 3-12. External Clock/Lock Interface Characteristics (Option) .................................................................... 50

Table 3-13. External Master/Auxiliary System Interface Connector Type ........................................................... 50

Table 3-14. External Master/Auxiliary System Interface Characteristics ............................................................. 51

Table 3-15. RS-232C Interface Connector Type ................................................................................................. 51

Table 3-16. RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout ............................................................................................... 51

Table 3-17. USB Interface Connector Pinout ...................................................................................................... 52

Table 3-18. LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector Pinout ............................................................................... 53

Table 4-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators, Enhanced 1U Models ............................................................... 58

Table 4-2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators, ATE 1U Models ........................................................................ 59

Table 4-3. HOME Screen-1 Menu Structure ....................................................................................................... 67

Table 4-4. Home Screen-2 Menu Structure ......................................................................................................... 68

Table 4-5. HOME Screen-2 Menu Structure (continued) ..................................................................................... 69

Table 4-6. HOME Screen-3 Menu Structure ....................................................................................................... 70

Table 4-7. HOME Screen-1, Screen-2, Screen-3 Menu Content ........................................................................ 72

Table 6-1. MEASUREMENTS Screen Parameters ........................................................................................... 123

Table 6-2. MEASUREMENTS Parameter Value Derivation .............................................................................. 124

Table 8-1. Calibration Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 137

Table 8-2. Load Values for Output AC Current Alignment ................................................................................. 145

Table 8-3. Load Values for Output DC Current Alignment ................................................................................ 145

Table 10-1. Error and Status Messages ................................ ................................ ............................................ 157

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1. Introduction

This instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation, and calibration of the Asterion Series power source models with 1-phase output in 1U chassis. The Asterion Series is the latest generation of switched-mode power sources that provide precise output having high accuracy, low distortion, and fast dynamic response. With extensive programmability and user interface, it offers a rich feature set and functionality: AC and DC output capability, wide output frequency range, arbitrary and harmonic waveform generation, sequencing of transient lists, digital power analyzer measurements, real-time waveform display, and the capability to be configured in systems comprised of multi-phase and parallel groups.

Figure 1-1. Asterion Series Front View, 1U Models (With Rackmount Brackets)

1.1 General Description

The Asterion Series power sources are available in 1U chassis at power levels of 500 VA, 750 VA, and 1500 VA. Two AC output voltage ranges are provided, 0-200 VAC/0-400 VAC, with a frequency range of 16 Hz-1200 Hz (with up to 5000 Hz as an option), two DC output ranges, 0-250 VDC/0-500 VDC, and a combined AC+DC mode. A wide range of AC and DC loads could be powered, including reactive loads (inductive and capacitive) running at full rated apparent power, and non-linear loads drawing current with high crest factor, up to 7:1.

The output has an iX2TM constant-power characteristic that provides greater output current at reduced output voltage: up to 2X at 50% of full-scale voltage. Wide-range AC input is accepted, including 100/115/230/240 VAC, 1-phase/3-phase, and 50/60/400 Hz input frequency. Power factor correction of the AC input exhibits a sinusoidal current waveform with low input current harmonics. Up to six 1U units could be connected in parallel or in multi-phase groups, with outputs of up to 9 kVA.

Multiple remote digital communications interfaces are available: standard LAN (Ethernet), USB, and RS-232C, or the optional IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface. The Asterion Virtual Panels program provides a convenient graphical user interface, and the SCPI command set allows access to the full programmability and functionality. Extensive remote analog and discrete digital control interfaces are also provided for specialized control applications. The front panel display has capability for control, programming, and measurements of the power source, and features a menu-based interface with touch-screen data/command entry.

Waveform generation includes standard sine wave and square wave, and extensive programmability to produce complex waveforms based on harmonics or arbitrary parameter value/time relations. A transient generator could combine sequences of voltage, frequency, and wave shape to simulate real-world AC or DC disturbances, and automate a complex profile of power stimulus to the unit under test.

The power analyzer utilizes DSP-based digitization of output parameters to implement measurement functions spanning single parameter values (voltage/current/frequency), power characteristics (true/apparent power, crest factor, power factor), and advanced computation using fast Fourier transform (FFT) derivation of the harmonics and distortion contained in the voltage and current waveforms. Real-time display of output waveforms is possible through the front panel display or the Asterion Virtual Panels.

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1.2 Asterion Series Models

AST 150 1 A 1 B – E 0 0 0A 00

Series

Asterion

Output Power

050 = 500 W 225 = 2250 W 075 = 750 W 300 = 3000 W 150 = 1500 W 450 = 4500 W

Output Phases

1 = 1-phase; 2 = 2-phase; 3 = 3-phase

Product Family

A = AC, Standard B = AC, Low Aubile Noise

Number of Chassis

Number of chassis = 1, 2, 3, etc.

Input Voltage

B = universal, 100-240 VAC

Front Panel

E = Enhanced; A = ATE

Interface Options

0 = none 1 = GPIB 2 = GPIB - MC

Avionics Test Options

0 = none 6 = B787 - MC 1 = B787 7 = AMD - MC 2 = AMD 8 = B787 & AMD - MC 3 = B787 & AMD 9 = AVSTD - MC 4 = AVSTD A = AVALL - MC 5 = AVALL

Frequency and Clock/Lock Options

0A = None 2C = HF & LKS 1A = HF 2D = LF & LKM 1B = LF 2E = LF & LKS 1C = FC 2F = FC & LKM 1D = LKM 2G = FC & LKS 1E = LKS 3A = HF & FC & LKM 2A = HF & FC 3B = HF & FC & LKS 2B = HF & LKM

Other Options

0A = None 1G = 1399 - MC 2G = 411 - 1399 3B = MB - 411 - 413 - MC 1A = 411 2A = 411 - 413 2H = 413 - 1399 3C = MB - 411 - 1399 1B = 413 2B = MB - 411 2I = MB - 1399 3D = MB - 41 - 1399 - MC 1C = MB 2C = MB - 413 2J = 411 - 1399 - MC 3E = MB - 413 - 1399 1D = 411 - MC 2D = 411 - 413 - MC 2K = 413 - 1399 - MC 3F = MB - 413 - 1399 - MC 1E = 413 - MC 2E = MB - 411 - MC 2L = MB - 1399 - MC 4A = MB - 411 - 413 - 1399 1F = 1399 2F = MB - 413 – MC 3A = MB - 411 - 413 4B = MB - 411 - 413 - 1399 - MC

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2. Specifications

Unless otherwise noted, the specifications are valid under the following conditions:

1. Ambient temperature of 25  5C, after a 30-minute warm-up, and at fixed AC input line and load;

2. Individual unit and individual output phase, with sine wave output, and into a resistive load;

3. For system configurations, specifications are for phase output, line-to-neutral; phase angle specifications are valid under balanced resistive load conditions.

2.1 Electrical Characteristics

2.1.1 AC/DC Output Specifications

Model

AST 501

AST 751

AST 1501

Enclosure

Output Phase

1-Phase

Output Power

500 VA/ 500 W

750 VA/ 750 W; Low Audible Noise Models:

derate power above 30 °C at 12 W/°C.

1500 VA/ 1500 W; derate output power with AC input line-to-line voltage: from 1,500 W at 103.5 VAC to 1,300W at 90 VAC;

Low Audible Noise Models: derate power above 30 °C at 25 W/°C.

AC and AC+DC Output Current, Full-Scale

Low-Range:

2.5 A(RMS) at 200 VAC; iX2TM, 5.0 A(RMS) maximum at 100 VAC.

High-Range:

1.25 A(RMS) at 400 VAC; iX2TM, 2.5 A(RMS) maximum at 200 VAC.

Low-Range:

3.75 A(RMS) at 200 VAC; iX2TM, 7.5 A(RMS) maximum at 100 VAC.

High-Range:

1.875 A(RMS) at 400 VAC; iX2TM, 3.75 A(RMS) maximum at 200 VAC.

Low-Range:

7.5 A(RMS) at 200 VAC; iX2TM, 15 A(RMS) maximum at 100 VAC.

High-Range:

3.75 A(RMS) at 400 VAC; iX2TM, 7.5 A(RMS) maximum at 200 VAC.

DC Output Current, Full-Scale

Low-Range:

2.0 ADC at 250 VDC; iX2TM, 4.0 ADC maximum at 125 VDC.

High-Range:

1.0 ADC at 500 VDC; iX2TM, 2.0 ADC maximum at 250 VDC.

Low-Range:

3.0 ADC at 250 VDC; iX2TM, 6.0 ADC maximum at 125 VDC.

High-Range:

1.5 ADC at 500 VDC; iX2TM, 3.0 ADC maximum at 250 VDC.

Low-Range:

6.0 ADC at 250 VDC; iX2TM, 12 ADC maximum at 125 VDC.

High-Range:

3.0 ADC at 500 VDC; iX2TM, 6.0 ADC maximum at 250 VDC.

Output Current, Maximum

iX2TM, 200% of the full-scale RMS current at ≤50% of full-scale voltage. Refer to Figure

2-1 and Figure 2-2 for graphs of current rating as a function of output frequency.

iX2TM Constant-Power Mode

Constant-Power output capability in each output voltage range with full rated output power from 50% of full-scale output voltage to 100% of full-scale; the output current increases to 200% of rated current at 50% full-scale output voltage from 100% rated current at 100% of full-scale voltage. Refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 for graphs of current rating as a function of output frequency.

AC and AC+DC Output Voltage, Full-Scale

Low-Range: 0 to 200 V(RMS); High-Range: 0 to 400 V(RMS)

HF Option: derate full-scale output voltage from 4 kHz to 5 kHz, as follows,

Low Range, Vout ≤ 800 V-kHz / Fout, with Fout in kHz;

High Range, Vout ≤ 1600 V-kHz / Fout, with Fout in kHz.

DC Output Voltage, Full-Scale

Low-Range: 0 to 250 VDC; High-Range: 0 to 500 VDC

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Model

AST 501

AST 751

AST 1501

DC Offset Voltage, typical

±20 mVDC, ≥40 Hz

Output Float Voltage

566 V(PK), maximum from either output terminal to chassis

Voltage Programming Accuracy

±(0.1% of actual + 0.2% of full-scale) for DC, and AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; >1.2 kHz, add ±0.2% of full-scale/kHz; add ±0.1% of full scale for AC+DC mode. Valid from 5% to 100% of full-scale; with sense leads connected.

Voltage Resolution

≤0.02 V, AC, DC, and AC+DC mode

Voltage Temp. Coefficient, typical

≤100 ppm/°C of full-scale

Voltage Stability, Typical

±0.1% of full-scale over 8 hours; with constant line, load, and temperature; with sense leads connected

Voltage Distortion

0.25% maximum, 16 Hz to 100 Hz; 0.5% maximum, >100Hz to 500 Hz; and 1% maximum, >500 Hz to 1.2 kHz, plus 0.5%/kHz to 5 kHz; at full linear load or no load; valid for output voltage >5% of full-scale at full load, and >15% of full-scale at no load.

Voltage Slew Rate, typical

≥10 V/µs, with full-scale programmed voltage step

Current Programming Range

Programmable from zero to 200% of full-scale rating in each output range. Refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 for graphs of current rating as a function of output frequency.

Current Programming Accuracy

±(0.3% of actual + 0.5% of maximum) for DC, and AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; add ±0.1% of maximum for AC+DC mode. Valid from 5% to 100% of maximum.

HF option: for High-Range, add 1.2% of maximum/kHz above 1.2 kHz; for Low-Range, add 0.1% of maximum/kHz above 1.2 kHz. Valid from 20% to 100% of maximum.

For multi-chassis configurations, multiply the accuracy by √1.5𝑛, where 𝑛 is number of chassis.

Line Regulation

±0.015% of full-scale voltage, for a ±10% input line change; DC, or 40 Hz to 5 kHz.

Load Regulation

±0.025% of full-scale voltage, for 100% of rated resistive load change; DC, or 40 Hz to

1.2 kHz; above 1.2 kHz, add ±0.015% of full-scale/kHz.

V/I Programming Overrange, Typical

1% of full-scale

Noise Level, typical

AC output: 450 mV(RMS), low-range; 750 mV(RMS), high-range; at ≥40 Hz output frequency; bandwidth, 20 kHz to 1 MHz;

DC output: 400 mV(RMS), low-range; 700 mV(RMS), high-range; bandwidth, 20 Hz to 1 MHz.

Remote Sense

5 V(RMS), maximum total output lead drop

Crest Factor

AST 751, AST 1501: 5:1 of full-scale current per output range (ratio of peak to RMS); AST 501: 7:1 of full-scale current per output range (ratio of peak to RMS).

Output Power Factor

0, lagging to 0, leading

Frequency, Range

Standard models: DC, and 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; LF option: DC, and 16 Hz to 550 Hz; HF option: DC, and 16 Hz to 5 kHz.

Frequency Accuracy,

(FC option)

Standard models: ±(0.01% of actual + frequency resolution/2); FC option: ±0.25%.

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Model

AST 501

AST 751

AST 1501

Frequency Resolution

Standard: 0.01 Hz resolution, 16-81.91 Hz; 0.1 Hz resolution, 82-819.1 Hz; 1 Hz resolution, 820-5000 Hz;

with LKM/LKS option: 1 Hz resolution, 16-5000 Hz.

Frequency Temp. Coefficient, typical

10 ppm/ºC of full-scale range

Phase Programming Range

0.0º to 360.0º, relative to external synchronization signal; in multi-phase group, Auxiliary unit output voltage is relative to the Master unit output voltage, with the Master unit voltage as reference 0°.

Phase Accuracy

±1º, 16 Hz to 100 Hz; ±2º >100 Hz to 1.2 kHz, plus ±1º/kHz above 1.2 kHz

Phase Programming Resolution

±0.4º

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2.1.3 iX2

Constant-Power Mode Output Characteristic

The iX2TM Constant-Power mode has an output characteristic where full rated output power is available from 50% of full-scale output voltage to 100% of full-scale output voltage, as depicted in the graphs of Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2. The output current versus output voltage follows a constant-power relation where the output current would be 200% of the full-scale value when the output voltage is 50% of full-scale. The current ratings are also a function of output frequency, as shown in Figure 2-1 above 500 Hz for the AST 751 and AST 1501 models, and in Figure 2-2 above 1 kHz for the AST 501 models.

Figure 2-1. iX2TM Constant-Power: Output Current Versus Voltage, AST 751/AST 1501

Figure 2-2. iX2TM Constant-Power: Output Current Versus Voltage, AST 501

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2.1.4 AC Input Specifications

Model

AST 501

AST 751

AST 1501

Enclosure

Input Voltage, Nominal Rating

100VAC-120VAC low-input range, and

200-240 VAC high-input range;

1-Phase and 3-Phase, line-neutral or line-line.

100VAC-120VAC low-input range, and

200-240 VAC high-input range;

1-Phase and 3-Phase, line-neutral or line-line.

100VAC-120VAC low-input range, and

200-240 VAC high-input range;

1-Phase and 3-Phase, line-neutral or line-line.

Input Voltage, Operating Range

90-132 VAC low-input range, and 180VAC-264VAC high-input range.

90-132 VAC low-input range, and 180VAC-264VAC high-input range;

derate output power for operation with 1-Phase AC input and line-to-line voltage: from 1,500 W at

103.5 VAC to 1,300W at 90 VAC.

Input Frequency, Nominal Rating

50 Hz, 60 Hz, 400 Hz

Input Frequency Range

47-440 Hz

Input Current, maximum with 1-Phase input

7.6 A(RMS) at 90 VAC

11 A(RMS) at 90 VAC

20 A(RMS) at 90 VAC to 103.5 VAC

Input Current, maximum with 3-Phase input

4.4 A(RMS) at 90 VAC, line-to line

6.5 A(RMS) at 90 VAC, line-to line

13 A(RMS) at 90 VAC, line-to line

Efficiency1, typical

AST 1501: 75%; AST 751: 72%;

AST 501: 69%.

AST 1501: 75%; AST 751: 72%;

AST 501: 69%.

AST 1501: 75%; AST 751: 72%;

AST 501: 69%.

Power Factor2, typical

0.98; active PFC

Hold-Up Time

, typical

≥10 ms

Inrush Current, typical

30 A (PK) at 264 VAC

1-PH Input

2 wire + ground; 264 VAC, maximum

3-PH Input

3 wire + ground; 264 VAC, maximum line-to-line

Isolation Voltage

2200 VAC, input to output; 1350 VAC, input to chassis

At full load and DC or 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz output frequency, with AC input voltage of 115 V(RMS) or 230 V(RMS),

and 50/60 Hz input frequency

At full load, with 1-phase AC input voltage of 115 V(RMS) or 230 V(RMS), and 50/60 Hz input frequency

At full load and with AC input voltage of 115 V(RMS) or 230 V(RMS)

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2.1.5 AC Output Measurements

Parameter

Specification

Voltage Range, Full-Scale

AC and AC+DC output: 0-500 V(RMS)

Voltage Accuracy

±(0.1% of actual + 0.2% of full-scale) for AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; >1.2 kHz, add ±0.2% of full-scale/kHz; add ±0.1% of full-scale for AC+DC mode. Valid from 5% to 100% of full-scale; with sense leads connected.

Voltage Resolution

20 mV

Current Range, Maximum

AST 501, AST 751: 7.5 A(RMS); AST 1501: 15 A(RMS).

Current Accuracy

±(0.3% of actual + 0.5% of maximum) for AC, 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; add ±0.1% of full-scale for AC+DC mode. Valid from 5% to 100% of maximum.

HF Option: High-Range, add 1.2% of maximum/kHz; Low-Range, add 0.1% of maximum/kHz. Valid from 20% to 100% of maximum.

Current Resolution

2 mA

Peak Current Range, Maximum

AST 501, AST 751: ± 0-18.75 A(PK); AST 1501: ± 0-37.5 A(PK).

Peak Current Accuracy

±(0.5% of actual 0.7% of maximum) for AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; add ±0.1% of maximum for AC+DC mode. Valid from 5% to 100% of maximum.

HF Option: High-Range, add 1.2% of maximum/kHz above 1.2 kHz; Low-Range, add 0.1% of maximum/kHz above 1.2 kHz. Valid from 20% to 100% of maximum.

Peak Current Resolution

5 mA

Frequency Range

16 Hz to 5.0 kHz

Frequency Accuracy

±(0.01% of actual + frequency resolution/2)

Frequency Resolution

0.01 Hz: 16-81.91 Hz; 0.1 Hz: 82.0-819.1 Hz; 1 Hz: 820-5.0 kHz

Phase Range

0-360°

Phase Accuracy

±1°, 16 Hz to 100 Hz; ±2°, >100 Hz to 1.2 kHz; ±5°, >1.2 kHz

Phase Resolution

0.1°, 16-100 Hz; 1°, >100 Hz to 5 kHz

Real Power Range, Full-Scale

Output power rating of model.

Real Power Accuracy

±(0.4% of actual + 0.7% of full-scale) for AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; >1.2 kHz, add ±0.4% of full-scale/kHz; add ±0.2% of full-scale for AC+DC mode.

Real Power Resolution

1 W

Apparent Power Range, Full-Scale

Output power rating of model.

Apparent Power Accuracy

±(0.4% of actual + 0.7% of full-scale) for AC 16 Hz to 1.2 kHz; >1.2 kHz, add ±0.4% of full-scale/kHz; add ±0.2% of full-scale for AC+DC mode.

Apparent Power Resolution

1 VA

Power Factor Range, Full-Scale

0-1

Power Factor Accuracy

±2% of full-scale

Power Factor Resolution

0.01

Accuracy specifications apply above 100 counts of resolution; for multi-chassis configurations, multiply the

output current and power by the number of chassis, and their accuracy specifications by √1.5𝑛, where 𝑛 is number of chassis; power factor accuracy applies for PF > 0.5 and output apparent power > 50% of maximum rating; frequency measurement specifications valid for output voltage >5% of full-scale in each range.

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2.1.6 DC Output Measurements

Parameter

Specification1

Voltage Range, Full-Scale

±500 VDC

Voltage Accuracy

±(0.1% of actual + 0.2% of full-scale); valid from 5% to 100% of full-scale; with sense leads connected.

Voltage Resolution

25 mV

Current Range, Maximum

AST 501, AST 751: 6 ADC; AST 1501: 12 ADC.

Current Accuracy

±(0.5% of actual + 0.5% of maximum); valid from 5% to 100% of maximum.

Current Resolution

2 mA

Peak Current Range, maximum

AST 501, AST 751: ± 0-18.75 A(PK); AST 1501: ± 0-37.5 A(PK).

Peak Current Accuracy

±(0.5% of actual + 0.7% of maximum); valid from 5% to 100% of maximum.

Peak Current Resolution

5 mA

Power Range, Full-Scale

Output power rating of model.

Power Accuracy

±(0.4% of actual + 0.7% of full-scale)

Power Resolution

1 W

Accuracy specifications apply above 100 counts of resolution; for multi-chassis configurations, multiply the output

current and power by the number of chassis, and their accuracy specifications by √1.5𝑛, where 𝑛 is number of chassis.

2.1.7 Harmonics Measurements

Parameter

Specification1

Frequency, Fundamental

16-81.91 Hz, 82.0-819.1 Hz, 820-960 Hz

Fundamental Frequency Resolution

0.01 Hz: 16-81.91 Hz; 0.1 Hz: 82.0-819.1 Hz; 1 Hz: 820-960 Hz

Harmonic Frequency

32 Hz to 48 kHz; 2nd to 50th harmonic

Fundamental Voltage Accuracy

±(0.2% of actual + 0.3% of full-scale) for 16 Hz to 960 Hz.

Fundamental Voltage Resolution

20 mV

Harmonic Voltage Accuracy

±(0.2% of actual + 0.3% of full-scale + 0.3% of full-scale/kHz).

Harmonic Voltage Resolution

20 mV

Fundamental Current Accuracy

±(0.4% of actual + 0.6% of maximum) for 16 Hz to 960 Hz.

Fundamental Current Resolution

2 mA

Harmonic Current Accuracy

±(0.4% of actual + 0.6% of maximum + 0.4% of maximum/kHz).

Harmonic Current Resolution

2 mA

Accuracy specifications apply above 100 counts of resolution; for multi-chassis configurations, multiply the

current accuracy by √1.5𝑛, where 𝑛 is number of chassis. Voltage and current measurements are valid from 5% to 100% of maximum in each range.

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2.1.8 Protection Function Characteristics

Function

Characteristic

Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)

Programmable to 115% of full-scale output voltage; exceeding OVP threshold results in shutdown of output.

Output Current Limit Protection

User-selectable constant-current mode or current-limit mode, with programmable current setpoint;

in constant-current mode, output current is regulated to setpoint; in current limit mode, exceeding current-limit setpoint results in

shutdown of output; current-limit delay: programmable from 100 ms to 10 s.

Output Short-Circuit Protection

Instantaneous and RMS current-limit

AC Input Overcurrent Protection

Internal fuses in each phase for fault isolation; not user replaceable

AC Input Undervoltage Protection

Automatic shutdown for insufficient AC input voltage

AC Input Transient Protection

Protection to withstand EN61326-1, Class-A surge levels

Overtemperature Protection (OTP)

Internal temperature monitors cause shutdown of output if temperature thresholds are exceeded

2.2 Environmental Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32° F to 104° F)

Storage Temperature

-40°C to 85°C ( -40°F to 185° F)

Altitude

2000 m (6,562 ft)

Relative Humidity

5-95 %, non-condensing

Vibration

MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3; 5-500 Hz per Paragraph 4.5.5.3.1

Shock

MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3; 30G half-sine with 11ms duration per Paragraph 4.5.5.4.1

Transportation Integrity

ISTA Test Procedure 1A

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2.3 Mechanical Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Dimensions

H, 1.75” (44.45 mm); W (front panel), 19.0” (483mm); D, 23.0” (584mm); H, 1.75” (44.45 mm); W (chassis), 16.9” (483mm); D, 23.0” (584mm).

Unit Weight

AST 501/751: 19 lb / 8.6 kg; AST 1501: 22 lb / 10 kg.

Shipping Weight

AST 501/751: 29 lb / 13.2kg; AST 1501: 32 lb / 14.5 kg.

Chassis Material

Steel with plastic front panel

Chassis Finish

Galvanized Zinc, G90

Installation

Protective covers are provided for AC input and AC/DC output; bench-top: removable feet for the chassis; rackmount: per ANSI-EIA-310-D, with front panel mounting flange brackets and chassis

provisions for mounting rack slides; slides and flange brackets/handles options available.

Cooling

Force-air cooling; linear, variable fan speed control; air intake at front/sides and exhaust at rear.

Acoustic Noise

Standard: 65 dBA, maximum; measured at 1 m with A-weighting; Low Audible Noise: 59 dBA, maximum; measured at 1 m with A-weighting.

2.4 Regulatory Agency Compliance

Parameter

Specification

EMC

CE marked for EMC Directive 89/336/EEC per EN61326-1:2013, Class-A for emissions and immunity as required for the EU CE Mark.

Safety

CSA NRTL certified for US and Canada to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, UL 61010-1 Third Edition. CE marked for LVD compliance 2006/95/EC to EN 61010-1 Third Edition as required for the EU CE mark.

CE Mark LVD Categories

Installation Overvoltage Category: ΙΙ; Pollution Degree: 2; Class II equipment;

indoor use only.

RoHS

CE marked for compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

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2.5 Remote Control Analog/Digital Signal Characteristics

Function

Characteristics

External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Waveform

Signal input for output voltage waveform programming by external analog reference; AC or DC input signal: 0V to user-selectable maximum range value within ±2.5 V(PK) to

±10 V(PK), corresponding to maximum range of 1.77 V(RMS) to 7.07 V(RMS), for zero to full-scale RMS output voltage; with AC waveform, from 16 Hz to 5 kHz (option dependent);

programming accuracy, ±2% of full-scale output; input impedance, 40 kΩ, typical.

External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Amplitude (RPV)

Signal input for output voltage amplitude programming; waveform is set by internal controller reference;

DC input signal: 0V to user-selectable maximum range value within 2.5 VDC to10 VDC, for zero to full-scale RMS of internally programmed output voltage waveform;

programming accuracy, ±2% of full-scale output; input impedance, 40 kΩ, typical.

External Analog Programming Modulation of Output Voltage

Signal input for output voltage modulation; waveform is set by internal controller reference; AC or DC input signal with 0V to ±7.07 V(PK), 0-5 V(RMS) for 0-20% of full-scale output

voltage amplitude modulation; programming accuracy, ±2% of full-scale output; input impedance, 40 kΩ, typical.

Trigger Output

Signal output with dual function: user-selectable as either function trigger or list trigger; function trigger provides a pulse for any programmable change in output voltage or

frequency; list trigger provides a pulse if programmed as part of list transients; logic level, active-low pulse with duration of 500 µs, typical.

Output Voltage Monitor Outputs

Signal output for monitoring the waveform of the command signal of the output amplifier; 0-5 V(RMS), typical, signal range for zero to full-scale output voltage.

Trigger Input

Signal input for external trigger for execution of programmed values or transient lists; logic level, TTL-compatible.

Synchronization Signal (SYNC) Input

Signal input for external square wave to control the output frequency and phase, with waveform generated by the internal reference;

logic level, TTL-compatible.

Remote Inhibit Input

Signal input to turn the output off/on; logic level, TTL-compatible; user-selectable as active-high or active-low.

Summary Fault Switch Output

Switch output indicating that a Summary Fault (DFI) condition is present; normally-closed, bidirectional AC/DC solid-state switch; closed-circuit for fault or when unit is turned off (open-circuit for no fault present); switch ratings: ±12V, maximum peak voltage; 0.1A, maximum current; 2.5Ω, maximum

closed resistance; 6µA, maximum open-circuit leakage current at 12V.

LKM (Option)

Signal outputs for Master Clock and Lock signals used in synchronizing two or more power sources;

logic level, TTL-compatible.

LKS (Option)

Signal inputs for Auxiliary Clock and Lock signals used in synchronizing two or more power sources;

logic level, TTL-compatible.

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2.6 Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics

Interface

Characteristic

LAN

Ethernet 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T over twisted-pair cables compliant with IEEE 802.3; Connector: 8P8C modular jack.

USB

Serial interface compliant to USB 2.0; Connector: Type-B receptacle.

RS-232C

Serial interface compliant to RS-232C; Protocol: data bits, 7 with parity and 8 without parity; stop bits, 2; baud rate, 9600 to

115200; handshake, CTS and RTS; Connector: Subminiature-D, 9-contact receptacle.

IEEE-488 (Option)

Parallel interface complies with IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2, and the SCPI command specification;

command execution response time, 10 ms, typical; connector: IEEE-488.1 compliant.

Firmware Upgrade

Firmware could be upgraded through the LAN (units built starting September 2018), USB, or RS-232 interfaces.

Upgrade through IEEE-488 is not supported.

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2.7 Operational Characteristics

Parameter

Characteristic

Parallel Operation

Multi-chassis configurations could be formed with up to six units paralleled in 1-phase or 3-phase groups, using one master unit and up to five units operating as auxiliary units. Setup of the multi-chassis configuration is automatically accomplished when the chassis are interconnected with the interface cables, and require no user setup, except to wire the outputs.

Output Relays

Isolation and range relays are provided internally to automatically configure the outputs, turn the output on/off, and disconnect the load from the output amplifier when in the off state.

Non-Volatile Memory

16 complete instrument setups and transient lists, 100 events per list.

Transient Generator

Output could be controlled to produce transient events with 500 µs programming resolution:

Voltage: drop, step, sag, surge, sweep; Frequency: step, sag, surge, sweep; Voltage and Frequency: step, sweep.

Reliability

MTBF: > 110,000 hr; calculation method: Telecordia SR-332, Issue 3; method: Method I (Parts

Count), Case 2 (Temp 40°C, Stress 50%, Burn-in 4 hr); ambient temperature: 40°C; temperature variation: 10°C; environment: Ground, Fixed, Controlled; duty cycle: 100%; stress factor: 50%; quality level: 1; upper confidence level: 90%

Calibration

Calibration interval is 1 year; calibration is firmware-based through the digital interface or Asterion Virtual Panels.

Fault Identification

On-board diagnostics identify when an assembly has experienced a fault.

XLOAD, Output Characteristic

User-selectable XLOAD mode operation provides revised regulation characteristics for additional stability margins when driving large capacitive loads.

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

User-selectable ALC operation enables a digitally implemented feedback control loop to provide precise regulation of the RMS value of the output voltage.

Clock and Lock Mode (LKM and LKS options)

Multi-phase configurations could be formed with up to six units using the Clock and Lock signal interface. One unit acts as the Master and provides the reference signals to the other Auxiliary units. Requires LKM and LKS options.

LF option

Low frequency option: output frequency range of 16 Hz to 550 Hz.

HF option

High frequency option: output frequency range of 16 Hz to 5 kHz.

FC option

Reduced frequency control option: ±0.25% accuracy of output frequency; deletes external waveform programming signal.

LKM option

Clock and Lock interface option, Master unit.

LKS option

Clock and Lock interface option, Auxiliary unit.

MB option

Upgrades all chassis to Enhanced models in a multi-chassis configuration

Low Audible Noise, option

Reduced acoustic noise generated by cooling fans.

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2.8 Front Panel Controls/Indicators

Model Type

Controls/Indicators

Enhanced

TFT color LCD display with menu-based control and touch-screen; rotary encoder for menu navigation and parameter adjustment and entry, with

integrated selection switch; POWER switch: turns unit on/off; OUTPUT switch: turns output of the unit on/off; OUTPUT LED: integrated into the OUTPUT switch; indicates that the output of the unit

has been turned on; CC LED: indicates that the unit is in constant-current mode and the output current is

being regulated; CV LED; indicates that the unit is in constant-voltage mode and the output voltage is

being regulated; HI RNG LED: indicates that the high-voltage output range has been selected; FAULT LED: indicates that an internal fault has been detected and the output has been

shut down; REM LED: indicates that the unit is under control of the remote digital interface.

ATE

No front-panel display; only status indicators; POWER switch: turns unit on/off; UPDATE switch: enables boot-loader for firmware upgrade; POWER LED: indicates that the POWER switch has turned the unit on; OUTPUT LED: indicates that the output of the unit has been turned on; CC LED: indicates that the unit is in constant-current mode and the output current is

being regulated; CV LED; indicates that the unit is in constant-voltage mode and the output voltage is

being regulated; HI RNG LED: indicates that the high-voltage output range has been selected; FAULT LED: indicates that an internal fault has been detected and the output has been

shut down; REM/LAN LED: indicates that the unit is under control of the remote digital interface,

and provides LXI status.

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2.9 Rear Panel Connectors

Connector

Description

AC Input

1-Phase AC input: L1 and L2; 3-Phase AC input: L1, L2, and L3; connector: compression terminals, Phoenix P/N 1703050.

Safety-Ground

M4-0.7 chassis stud

AC/DC Output

Line and Return (RTN) connections; connector: compression terminals, Phoenix P/N 1720819.

AC/DC Output Remote Sense

Line and Return (RTN) connections; part of AC/DC output connector, compression terminals, Phoenix P/N 1720819.

Functional-Ground

M4-0.7 chassis stud

External Interface

Control signal interface to external chassis; connector: high-density, 15-contact, female Subminiature-D.

External Input/Output Control

Control analog/digital signal interface for user remote control; safety isolation SELV-rated; connector: high-density, 15-contact, female Subminiature-D.

Auxiliary Interface

Control signal interface on Auxiliary unit coming from Master unit (or previous Auxiliary unit) for multi-chassis operation;

connector, high-density, 26-contact, female Subminiature-D.

Master Interface

Control signal interface on Master unit (or previous Auxiliary unit) going to Auxiliary unit for multi-chassis operation;

connector: high-density, 26-contact, female Subminiature-D.

Clock and Lock (LKM and LKS options)

Signal control interfaces for synchronization of multiple units; signal outputs on Master unit, and signal inputs on Auxiliary units; safety isolation SELV-rated; connectors: individual BNC.

Command Monitor

Signal output for monitoring waveform of command signal to internal output amplifier; safety isolation SELV-rated; connector: individual BNC.

Trigger Output

Signal output with dual function, either function trigger or list trigger; safety isolation SELV-rated; connector: BNC.

LAN Interface

Ethernet 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T; safety isolation SELV-rated, referenced to chassis; connector: 8P8C modular jack.

RS-232C Interface

Serial interface to RS-232C; safety isolation SELV-rated, referenced to chassis; connector: Subminiature-D,

9-contact receptacle.

USB Interface

Serial interface to USB 2.0; safety isolation SELV-rated, referenced to chassis; connector: Type-B.

IEEE-488 Interface (Option)

Parallel interface to IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2; safety isolation SELV-rated, referenced to chassis; connector: IEEE-488.1 compliant.

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2.10 Firmware/Software Options

Option1

Description

B787, (MC)

Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Boeing 787B3-0147 A/B/C (B787).

AMD, (MC)

Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Airbus AMD24 C (A400M).

B787 & AMD, (MC)

Includes both B787 and AMD options.

AVSTD, (MC)

Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes 160 (RTCA/DO160 E/F/G), 704 (MIL-STD 704 A/B/C/D/E/F), ABD (Airbus ADB100.1.8 D/E), A350 (Airbus ADB100.1.8.1 B/C).

AVALL, (MC)

Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes AVSTD, B787, AMD.

1399, (MC)

MIL-STD-1399-300B shipboard power test software

411, (MC)

IEC 61000-4-11 voltage dips and interruptions EMC test software.

413, (MC)

IEC 61000-4-13 harmonics and Inter-harmonics EMC test hardware and software.

411 & 413, (MC)

Includes both 411 and 413 options.

Options are installed in all chassis of a multi-chassis (MC) configuration.

For Avionics options, reference the Avionics Software Manual (P/N 4994-971) for test details. All options require the use of the Asterion Virtual Panels graphical user interface Windows application software. Refer to the AMETEK Programmable Power website, www.powerandtest.com, to download latest version.

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