by AMETEK Programmable Power.
Revision R
March 2015
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All rights reserved.
P/N 4994-970
i / iX / iM Series II
AC Power Source
User Manual
User Manual California Instruments
User's Manual
California Instruments AC Power Source
By AMETEK Programmable Power.
Models :
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3001iM
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5001iM
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10001iM
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15001iM
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15003iM
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3001i
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5001i
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5001i-400
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9003i
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10001i
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10001i-400
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10002i
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10002i-400
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15001i
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15001i-400
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15003i
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15003i-400
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30003i
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30003i-400
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3001iX
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5001iX
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5001iX-400
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9003iX
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10001iX
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10001iX-400
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10002iX
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10002iX-400
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15001iX
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15001iX-400
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15003iX
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15003iX-400
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30003iX
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30003iX-400
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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division 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 rack-mounted industrial power subsystems, AMETEK
Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California Instruments and
Power Ten brand power supplies.
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devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. The Company has over 11,000 colleagues working at
more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 80 sales and service centers in the United
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Contact Information
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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
WARNING
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or
chassis. Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment
must be grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
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 eliminated.
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 during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary
sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss
or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
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 above
(below) chassis ground.
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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Product Family: iM /i / iX Series AC Power Source
Warranty Period: 1 Year
WARRANTY TERMS
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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.
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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:
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is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
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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):
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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)
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www.programmablepower.com, by clicking Support and going to the Service Centers
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................................. 13
1.2 Model Series I and Series II ................................................................................................................. 14
2. Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Mechanical .......................................................................................................................................... 26
2.3 Environmental ...................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4 Regulatory ........................................................................................................................................... 27
2.5 Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................ 27
2.6 Special Features, Options and Accessories ........................................................................................ 28
2.7 Supplemental Specifications ................................................................................................................ 29
3. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................ 31
3.2 Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.3 Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................................................ 32
3.4 Input Wiring – TB1 ............................................................................................................................... 32
3.5 Output Power Connections – TB2 ....................................................................................................... 32
3.6 Connectors - Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 34
3.7 Single-Phase and Three Phase Multiple Box System Configurations.................................................. 47
3.8 Output Voltage Ranges ....................................................................................................................... 47
3.9 Functional Test .................................................................................................................................... 47
4. Front Panel Operation ........................................................................................................... 59
4.1 Tour of the Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 59
4.2 Menu Structure .................................................................................................................................... 65
4.3 Output Programming ......................................................................................................................... 104
4.4 Waveform Management [iX Series only] ............................................................................................ 106
4.5 Standard Measurements ................................................................................................................... 110
4.6 Advanced Measurements [iX Series only] ......................................................................................... 112
4.7 Transient Programming ..................................................................................................................... 121
5. Principle of Operation ......................................................................................................... 128
5.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 128
5.2 Overall Description ............................................................................................................................ 129
5.3 Oscillator Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 129
5.4 Current Limit Board ............................................................................................................................ 131
5.5 Auxiliary Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 131
5.6 DC-DC Power Converter ................................................................................................................... 132
5.7 AC Control Logic................................................................................................................................ 132
5.8 AC Power Board ................................................................................................................................ 135
5.9 Input/Output Board ............................................................................................................................ 135
6. Calibration ........................................................................................................................... 138
6.1 Calibration Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 138
6.2 Calibration Screen Access ................................................................................................................. 138
6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration ..................................................................................................... 139
6.4 Routine Output Calibration ................................................................................................................ 143
6.5 Output Impedance Calibration ........................................................................................................... 145
6.6 Non-Routine Calibration .................................................................................................................... 147
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7. Service ................................................................................................................................. 149
7.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 149
7.2 General ............................................................................................................................................. 150
7.3 Basic operation ................................................................................................................................. 150
7.4 Advanced Troubleshooting. ............................................................................................................... 152
8. Top Assembly Replaceable Parts ....................................................................................... 156
8.1 Sub assemblies ................................................................................................................................. 156
8.2 Fuses ................................................................................................................................................ 157
9. Options ................................................................................................................................ 158
9.1 RTCA/DO-160 Option ....................................................................................................................... 158
9.2 IEC 61000-4-11 Option ..................................................................................................................... 175
9.3 IEC 61000-4-13 Option ..................................................................................................................... 183
9.4 EOS Option ....................................................................................................................................... 195
9.5 Mode iX Option ................................................................................................................................. 210
9.6 Omni Options .................................................................................................................................... 218
9.7 LNS Option and XLS Option ............................................................................................................. 229
9.8 Option –704: MilStd704 Tests ........................................................................................................... 235
9.9 ABD Option: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test ............................................................................................. 247
9.10 AMD Option: Airbus AMD24C Test ................................................................................................... 247
9.11 A350 Option: Airbus A350 (ABD0100.1.8.1) Test ............................................................................. 247
9.12 787 Option: Boeing B787-0147 Test ................................................................................................. 247
9.13 WHM Option ...................................................................................................................................... 248
10. Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 251
11. Index .................................................................................................................................... 256
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: 3001iX / 9003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode .......................................................................... 18
Figure 2-2: 3001iX / 9003iX - Voltage Current Rating, DC mode ........................................................................ 18
Figure 2-3: 5001iX / 15003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode ........................................................................ 19
Figure 2-4: 5001iX / 15003iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode ....................................................................... 19
Figure 2-5: 10001iX / 30003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode ...................................................................... 20
Figure 2-6: 10001iX / 30003iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode ...................................................................... 20
Figure 2-7: 15001iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode ...................................................................................... 21
Figure 2-8: 15001iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode ...................................................................................... 21
Figure 2-9: Maximum RMS voltage versus frequency rating in 300V AC range. ................................................. 22
Figure 3-1: The 5001iX Power Source ................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 3-2: RS232C Cable for PC Connection wiring diagram – Units without USB. .......................................... 38
Figure 3-3: USB Connector pin orientation. ......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 3-4: Function Strobe Connection. ............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 3-5: Function Strobe / Trigger Output Accessory. .................................................................................... 41
Figure 3-6: Rear Panel View for the 3001i/3001iX (Series II) .............................................................................. 43
Figure 3-7: Rear Panel View for the 3001i/3001iX (Series I, no USB) ................................................................. 44
Figure 3-8: Rear Panel View for the 5001i/5001iX (Series II) .............................................................................. 45
Figure 3-9: Rear Panel View for the 5001i/5001iX (Series I, no USB) ................................................................. 46
Figure 3-10: Connection For Single Power Source (5001iX/i, 3001iX/i) .............................................................. 49
Figure 3-11: Functional Test Setup ..................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 3-12: Single Phase 10000 VA System (10001iX/i) .................................................................................. 51
Figure 3-13: Two Phase 10000 VA System (10002i/iX – One Controller) ........................................................... 52
Figure 3-14: Three Phase 15000 VA System (15003iX/i-LK Three Controllers) ................................................. 53
Figure 3-15: Single Phase 15000 VA System (15001iX/i) .................................................................................. 54
Figure 3-16: Three-Phase 15000 VA system (15003iX/i - One Controller) ......................................................... 55
Figure 3-17: Connection With MODE Option ...................................................................................................... 56
Figure 3-18: Two Phase 10000 VA System (10002i-LK Two Controllers) .......................................................... 57
Figure 3-19: Three-Phase 9000 VA System (9003iX/i – One Controller) ........................................................... 58
Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 4-2: FUNCTION keypad .......................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 4-3: Entering value from decimal keypad ................................................................................................ 62
Figure 4-4: Cursor UP key movement ................................................................................................................ 63
Figure 4-5: Cursor DOWN key movement .......................................................................................................... 63
Figure 4-6: Main Menu 1 screen ......................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 4-7: Menu 1 through 3 ............................................................................................................................. 65
Figure 4-8: PROGRAM Menu ............................................................................................................................. 69
Figure 4-9: MEASUREMENTS Screen, single phase and three phase modes .................................................. 71
Figure 4-10: HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS screen ...................................................................................... 73
Figure 4-11: TRANSIENTS menu ....................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 4-12: VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG SETUP screen ....................................................................................... 77
Figure 4-13: VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen ..................................................................................... 79
Figure 4-14: FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen ................................................................................ 81
Figure 4-15: VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen .............................................................. 82
Figure 4-16: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen ............................................................................ 83
Figure 4-17: WAVEFORMS menu ...................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 4-18: APPLICATIONS menu ................................................................................................................... 87
Figure 4-19: SETUP REGISTERS menu ............................................................................................................ 88
Figure 4-20: UTILITY menus .............................................................................................................................. 89
Figure 4-21: GPIB/RS232 SETUP menu ............................................................................................................ 92
Figure 4-22: VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu........................................................................... 93
Figure 4-23: INITIAL SETUP menus ................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 4-24:LIMIT SETUP menu ......................................................................................................................... 97
Figure 4-25: CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus .................................................................................................. 98
Figure 4-26: OUTPUT IMPEDANCE menu ....................................................................................................... 101
Figure 4-27: MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS menu ...................................................................................... 102
Figure 4-28: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS menu.................................................................................................... 103
Figure 4-29: Selecting a waveform .................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 4-30: Selecting waveforms for single phase or all phases ..................................................................... 106
Figure 4-31: Custom waveform creation with GUI program ............................................................................... 107
Figure 4-32: Waveform crest factor affects max. rms voltage............................................................................ 108
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Figure 4-33: Waveform frequency domain view mode ..................................................................................... 109
Figure 4-34: Scrolling through tabular FFT data............................................................................................... 113
Figure 4-35: Scrolling through bar chart FFT data ........................................................................................... 113
Figure 4-36: Scrolling through acquired waveform data ................................................................................... 115
Figure 4-37: SET VOLT trigger source acquisition ........................................................................................... 117
Figure 4-38: Positive trigger delay (Post trigger data) ...................................................................................... 119
Figure 4-39: Negative trigger delay (Pre-trigger data) ...................................................................................... 120
Figure 4-40: Pulse Transients .......................................................................................................................... 122
Figure 4-41: List Transients ............................................................................................................................. 123
Figure 4-42: Switching waveforms in a transient list ........................................................................................ 126
Figure 4-43: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE menu ........................................................................... 127
Figure 5-1: AC Power System Block Diagram ................................................................................................. 128
Figure 5-2: Power Source Module Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 130
Figure 5-3: 5001i Internal Layout ...................................................................................................................... 133
Figure 5-4: Logic Board LED's .......................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 5-5: AC Power Stage Layout .................................................................................................................. 136
Figure 5-6: AC Control Logic Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 136
Figure 6-1: Test Equipment Hook-up for Measurement Calibration .................................................................. 140
Figure 6-2: Test Equipment Hookup for Routine Output Calibration ................................................................. 144
Figure 6-3: Adjustment Location ....................................................................................................................... 149
Figure 9-1: Application Menu ............................................................................................................................ 160
Figure 9-2: DO160 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 160
Figure 9-3: Normal state ................................................................................................................................... 161
Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation ........................................................................................................................ 163
Figure 9-5: Frequency Modulation .................................................................................................................... 164
Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt ............................................................................................................................... 165
Figure 9-7: Power Interrupt for Group 2 and 3 .................................................................................................. 166
Figure 9-8: Emergency Screen ......................................................................................................................... 167
Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen ............................................................................................................................ 169
Figure 9-10: DO-160 DC Main Menu ................................................................................................................ 171
Figure 9-11: Normal State ................................................................................................................................. 171
Figure 9-12: Abnormal State ............................................................................................................................. 173
Figure 9-13: Application menu .......................................................................................................................... 177
Figure 9-14: IEC1000-4-11 Menu ...................................................................................................................... 177
Figure 9-15: IEC Dips and Interrupts ................................................................................................................. 178
Figure 9-16: Voltage Variation screen ............................................................................................................... 180
Figure 9-17: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 1.0 .......................................................... 181
Figure 9-18: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 2.0 .......................................................... 181
Figure 9-19: IEC 61000-4-11 GUI screen. ........................................................................................................ 182
Figure 9-20: Application menu .......................................................................................................................... 184
Figure 9-21: IEC 61000-4-13 Menu................................................................................................................... 184
Figure 9-22: IEC 61000-4-13 FCurve ................................................................................................................ 186
Figure 9-23: IEC 61000-4-13 OSwing ............................................................................................................... 186
Figure 9-24: IEC 61000-4-13 Sweep ................................................................................................................. 187
Figure 9-25: IEC 61000-4-13 Harmonics .......................................................................................................... 188
Figure 9-26: IEC 61000-4-13 Inter harmonics ................................................................................................... 189
Figure 9-27: IEC 61000-4-13 Meister Curve ..................................................................................................... 190
Figure 9-28: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 and 2 ............................................................................. 191
Figure 9-29: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3 ....................................................................................... 192
Figure 9-30: MENU 2 SCREEN ........................................................................................................................ 194
Figure 9-31: INTERHARMONICS SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 194
Figure 9-32: Example Connection With 5001iX and EOS-1 .............................................................................. 201
Figure 9-33: Example Connection With Compliance Test System and EOS-1 ................................................. 202
Figure 9-34: 15003iX-CTS-EOS3-LR3 .............................................................................................................. 203
Figure 9-35: 15003iX/3-EOS3 ........................................................................................................................... 204
Figure 9-36: EOS3 Location of 70/80 Taps for each phase. ............................................................................. 208
Figure 9-37: Example Connection With MODE iX ............................................................................................. 215
Figure 9-38: Example Connections With OMNI 1-18i ........................................................................................ 222
Figure 9-39: Example Connections With OMNI 3-18i ........................................................................................ 223
Figure 9-40: Schematic Showing OMNI 1-37i and1-37iJ Connected to 5001iX System ................................... 224
Figure 9-41: Schematic Showing OMNI 3-37i Connected to 30003iX System .................................................. 225
Figure 9-42: Applications Screen ...................................................................................................................... 226
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Figure 9-43: OMNI Control Screen .................................................................................................................... 227
Figure 9-44: OMNI Control Screen .................................................................................................................... 227
Figure 9-45: XLS Module Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 231
Figure 9-46: XLS Connection on Low Range .................................................................................................... 232
Figure 9-47: XLS Connection on High Range ................................................................................................. 233
Figure 9-48: Application Menu ........................................................................................................................... 237
Figure 9-49: MIL704 Menu ............................................................................................................................... 237
Figure 9-50: Steady State Menu ........................................................................................................................ 238
Figure 9-51: Transient Menu ............................................................................................................................. 240
Figure 9-52: Emergency Menu ......................................................................................................................... 241
Figure 9-53: Abnormal Screen.......................................................................................................................... 242
Figure 9-54: MIL704 DC Menu .......................................................................................................................... 243
Figure 9-55: Steady State DC........................................................................................................................... 243
Figure 9-56: Transient Menu ............................................................................................................................ 244
Figure 9-57: Abnormal Test Screen ................................................................................................................... 245
Figure 9-58: Emergency Test ............................................................................................................................ 246
Figure 9-59: Application Screen ........................................................................................................................ 248
Figure 9-60 Watt-Hour Meter Screen ................................................................................................................ 248
Figure 9-61: WH-Meter Screen With Function Active ........................................................................................ 248
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List of Tables
Table 3-1: Wire Sizes ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Table 3-2: System Interface Connector (J22) .................................................................................................... 34
Table 3-3: Remote Sense Connector – TB3 ....................................................................................................... 36
Table 3-4: RS232 Connector pin out – Units with RS232 and USB. ................................................................... 37
Table 3-5: RS232C Connector – Units with RS232 but no USB. ........................................................................ 37
Table 3-6: USB Connector pin out. ..................................................................................................................... 38
Table 3-7: RJ45 LAN Connector pin out. ............................................................................................................ 39
Table 5-1: Logic Board LED’s ........................................................................................................................... 135
Table 6-1: Calibration Load For Each Phase .................................................................................................... 139
Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table ....................................................................................................... 142
Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table ................................................................................................................. 143
Table 6-4: Programmable Z adjustment pots .................................................................................................... 146
Table 6-5: Formulas to calculate R and L ......................................................................................................... 146
Table 7-1: Basic Symptoms ............................................................................................................................. 150
Table 7-2: Auxiliary Power Supply Fuse Ratings ............................................................................................. 154
Table 8-1: Replaceable Parts ........................................................................................................................... 156
Table 8-2: Fuses .............................................................................................................................................. 157
Table 9-1: Normal Voltage and Frequency minimum ........................................................................................ 161
Table 9-2: Normal Voltage and Frequency Maximum ....................................................................................... 161
Table 9-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance .............................................................................................................. 162
Table 9-4: Normal VoltageSurge Sequence ...................................................................................................... 166
Table 9-5: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence ........................................................................................... 167
Table 9-6: Normal Frequency Variation Sequence ........................................................................................... 167
Table 9-7: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Minimum ................................................................................. 168
Table 9-8: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Maximum ................................................................................ 168
Table 9-9: Emergency Voltage Unbalance ........................................................................................................ 168
Table 9-10: Abnormal Voltage Minimum ........................................................................................................... 169
Table 9-11: Abnormal Voltage Maximum .......................................................................................................... 169
Table 9-12: Abnormal Frequency Transient ...................................................................................................... 170
Table 9-13: Normal Voltage Minimum ............................................................................................................... 171
Table 9-14: Normal Voltage Maximum .............................................................................................................. 172
Table 9-15: Voltage Surge ................................................................................................................................ 172
Table 9-16: Abnormal Voltage Surge ................................................................................................................ 174
Table 9-17: Phase mapping .............................................................................................................................. 176
Table 9-18: IEC 61000-3-34 Table C.2 ............................................................................................................. 176
Table 9-19: Dips and Interruptions Tests Performed During RUN ALL ............................................................ 179
Table 9-20: Voltage Variations Test Performed During RUN ALL .................................................................... 180
Table 9-21: EOS Versions ................................................................................................................................ 195
Table 10-1: Error Messages. ............................................................................................................................. 255
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1. Introduction
This instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and
maintenance of all power systems that use the 3001i, 5001i, 3001iX, and 5001iX power sources
with the second generation (Series II) programmable controller (P/N 7003-718).
This user manual also covers higher power configurations consisting of multiple units operated
in parallel. Such models are 10001iX, 10002iX, 15003iX and 30003iX.
This manual also covers the manual operation mode only iM models. The iM models are similar
to the i Models except they can only be operated from the front panel and lack measurement
functions and transient capabilities. The iM Series II replaces the original iM Series with analog
oscillator which is no longer available.
1.1 General Description
The 3001i, 5001i, 3001iX, and 5001iX are high efficiency, lightweight AC power sources that
provide a precise output with low distortion. The i/iX Series offers a 0-150/0-300 AC voltage
range and a 200/400 V DC range. Full power is available from 135/270V to full-scale voltage
using a constant power mode of operation.
Two or three 5001i/iX units can be connected in parallel as a single-phase system for 10 kVA or
15 kVA respectively.
Three or six units can be connected as a three-phase system. They can be operated with AC or
DC output.
The iX Series also offers AC+DC output mode.
The iM Series is a subset of the i Series and lacks load measurement functions and transient
programming. For operating information on the iM Series models, refer to the equivalent i Series
models in this user manual.
USB and LAN Interfaces
Models shipped after July 2007 (Top assembly P/N 7000-485 and P/N 7000-486) are equipped
with GPIB, RS232 and USB interfaces. Older models did not have the USB interface. These
newer models also support a LAN (Ethernet) interface option.
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1.2 Model Series I and Series II
There are several generations of the i/iX/iM Series product, Series I and Series II. This user
manual covers model Series II with top-level assembly part numbers: .
Top Assy. No USB Top Assy incl. USB Model
7000-482-1 7000-485-1 3001iX
7000-482-4 7000-485-4 3001i / 3001iM
7000-474-1 7000-486-1 5001iX, 208 VAC INPUT
7000-474-2 7000-486-2 5001iX, 400 - 480 VAC INPUT
7000-474-3 7000-486-3 5001i / 5001iM, 208 VAC INPUT
7000-474-4 7000-486-4 5001i / 5001iM, 400-480 VAC INPUT
The difference between the Series i and the Series II is the controller used. The Series II uses a
more advanced controller but retains functional backward compatibility with the Series I
products. Series II models have a “Series II” designation shown in the lower right hand corner of
the front panel for easy identification. The actual top assembly part number is shown on the
model / serial number tag on the back of the i/iX/iM series.
All Series II will have a firmware revision of 4.0 or higher. The firmware revision is displayed
briefly at power up on the LCD display and can also be queried over the bus by using the *IDN?
command.
Differences between the two model series are:
• Dual voltage range pairs of 135/270 and 150/300 on Series I has been replaced by
single 150/300 voltage range pair and constant power mode of operation.
• In DC mode, the voltage ranges have been increased to 200Vdc and 400Vdc.
• Auto level control (ALC) mode has been added to Series II models to obtain improved
voltage accuracy and load regulation.
• The maximum frequency has been extended to 1000 Hz although the output voltage
derates from 300 Vrms at 500 Hz to 150 Vrms at 1000 Hz.
• Reduced number of calibration coefficients on Series II.
• Increased measurement sampling rate on Series II.
• Maximum DC offset range in AC+DC mode is 250Vdc on Series I, 220Vdc on Series II
• Clock and Lock operation is not supported between Series I and Series II controllers.
Thus, for the –LKM and –LKS options, both power sources must have the same
controller type.
Differences between the 7000-482/-474 and 7000-485/-486 model series are:
• 7000-482/-474 models include GPIB, RS232
• 7000-485/-486 models include GPIB, RS232 and USB with optional available Ethernet
(LAN) interface.
For information on i/iX Series I, refer to user manual P/N 7000-970 instead of this user manual.
Both manuals are distributed in Adobe PDF format on the same distribution CD.
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Parameter
3001i / iX / iM
5001i / iX / iM
2. Specifications
All specifications are for a single i or iX Series II unit and 25 ± 5°C sine wave output with a
resistive load unless noted otherwise.
2.1 Electrical
2.1.1 Input
Line Voltage:
208-240 ±10% VAC, single phase 208-240 VLL ±10%, (Standard)
400-440 VLL ±10%, (-400)
400-480 V
±10%, (-400)
LL
3 phase, 3 wire + ground
Line VA: 5000VA 8000VA
Line Current: 25 A RMS max. (Per Box) 23 A RMS max. at 208-240 VAC
12 A RMS max. at 400-440 VAC
and 400-480 VAC (Per Box)
Line Frequency:
50-60 Hz ±10%
Efficiency: 80% (typical) depending on line and load
Power Factor: 0.7 (typical) 0.9 (typical)
Inrush Current:
100 Apk for 100 µs 100 Apk for 100 µs at 208-240V
50 A
for 100 µs at 400-440 VAC
pk
and 400-480 VAC
Hold-Up Time: 15 ms
Isolation Voltage: 2200 VAC input to output
1350 VAC input to chassis
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Output Parameter
i / iM Series
iX Series
Modes:
Voltage:
±
±
±
±
2.1.2 Output
(ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR AC AND DC UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
AC, DC
Ranges (L-N):
AC Mode Low: 0 - 150 VAC
High1: 0 - 300 VAC
DC Mode Low: 0 - 200 VDC
High: 0 - 400 VDC
AC+DC Mode
iX Models only.
Programming
AC: Low: 0 - 150 V / High: 0 - 300 V
DC Offset: Low 0 - 150 V / High; 0 - 225 V
Resolution:
AC Mode 0.1 V
DC Mode 0.1 V
AC+DC Mode AC: 0.1 V
DC Offset: 0.1 V
Voltage Accuracy:
AC mode
±0.5% of range, 16 to 400
Hz.
DC mode
0.5% of range
AC, DC, AC+DC
(See footnote 1)
±0.5% of range, 16 to 400 Hz.
0.5% of range
Voltage Distortion 2:
(linear load)
Load Regulation (% FS
1% max THD at 50/60 Hz
2% max THD at 400 Hz
3% max THD at 1000 Hz
1% max THD at 50/60 Hz
2% max THD at 400 Hz
3% max THD at 1000 Hz
Vrange):
ALC on
ALC off
0.2%
± 0.5% DC to 100 Hz
± 2.2% to 1000 Hz (Low
range)
0.2%
± 0.5% DC to 100 Hz.
± 2.2% to 1000 Hz (Low range)
± 0.6% to 1000 Hz (High range)
± 0.6% to 1000 Hz (High
range)
Line Regulation: 0.1% for 10% input line
0.1% for 10% input line change
change
Power: (per phase, either range, at full scale voltage)
1
Maximum RMS voltage in high voltage range is a function of programmed frequency. For frequencies above 500
Hz, the maximum available Vrms = 1.5 E+4 / F. See Figure 2-9 for V-F rating.
2
The distortion specification for the 3001i and iX is valid for an input voltage range of 197-264 V.
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Output Parameter
i / iM Series
iX Series
3001, 9003i/iX
5001, 15003i/iX
10001i/iX
15001i/iX
3000 VA AC, 2100 W DC
5000 VA AC, 3500 W DC
10000 VA AC, 7000 W DC
15000 VA AC, 10500 W DC
3000 VA AC, 2100 W DC
5000 VA AC, 3500 W DC
10000 VA AC, 7000 W DC
15000 VA AC, 10500 W DC
Current, maximum amps per phase:
3001i/iX 22.2 Arms @ 135 VAC in 150 Vrange
11.1 Arms @ 270 VAC in 300 Vrange
15.5 Adc @ 135 VDC in 200 Vrange
7.77 Adc @ 270 VDC in 400 Vrange
5001 /15003i/iX
per phase
37.0 Arms @ 135 VAC in 150 Vrange
18.5 Arms @ 270 VAC in 300 Vrange
25.9 Adc @ 135 VDC in 200 Vrange
12.95 Adc @ 270 VDC in 400 Vrange
10001i/iX 74.0 Arms @ 135 VAC in 150 Vrange
37.0 Arms @ 270 VAC in 300 Vrange
51.8 Adc @ 135 VDC in 200 Vrange
25.9 Adc @ 270 VDC in 400 Vrange
10001i/iX 111 Arms @ 135 VAC in 150 Vrange
55.5 Arms @ 270 VAC in 300 Vrange
77.7 Adc @ 135 VDC in 200 Vrange
38.8 Adc @ 270 VDC in 400 Vrange
Current derates at higher voltage settings along constant power curve. See Figures Figure 2-1 through
Figure 2-8 for voltage current ratings per phase or output by model.
Maximum current for which specifications apply is derated linearly from 50% of voltage to 10% of
specified current at 5% of voltage range as shown. Higher currents are available but not all specification
will apply under these conditions.
Note: For the iX series, the current output in the AC & DC mode is equal to the current in the AC mode
if the DC voltage is less than 20% of the full scale voltage. It is equal to the DC current for DC voltages
more than 20% of full scale
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Figure 2-1: 3001iX / 9003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode
Figure 2-2: 3001iX / 9003iX - Voltage Current Rating, DC mode
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Figure 2-3: 5001iX / 15003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode
Figure 2-4: 5001iX / 15003iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode
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Figure 2-5: 10001iX / 30003iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode
Figure 2-6: 10001iX / 30003iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode
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Figure 2-7: 15001iX - Voltage Current rating, AC mode
Figure 2-8: 15001iX - Voltage Current rating, DC mode
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Output Parameter
i / iM Series
iX Series
±
±
Figure 2-9: Maximum RMS voltage versus frequency rating in 300V AC range.
Current Limit
Range Programmable 0 to 100% of range for all ranges
Resolution 0.1 Arms
Accuracy ± 0.5A
Frequency Range: 16.00 - 81.91 Hz (0.01 Hz resolution)
81.0 – 819.1 Hz (0.1 Hz resolution)
820 – 1000 Hz1 (1 Hz resolution)
Frequency Accuracy:
0.01% of programmed value
±0.25% for the FC option
DC Offset Voltage: Less than 20 mV with linear load.
Output Impedance
Range: n/a
Resolution: n/a
R
to 1000 mΩ
min
L
to 1000 µH
min
4 mΩ
1 Note: AC voltage in 300V range derates from 300 Vrms max. at 500 Hz to 150 Vrms max. at 1000 Hz. See V-F
rating chart figure Figure 2-9.
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4 µH
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Output Parameter
i / iM Series
iX Series
Parameter
Range
Resolution
Parameter
Range
Resolution
Output Noise:
(20 kHz to 1 MHz)
Peak Rep AC Current:
3001i/iX
5001i/iX
9003i/iX
15003i/iX
10001i/iX 220 A for 150 V range,
15001i/iX 330 A for 150 V range,
Crest Factor: Up to 5:1 Up to 5:1
2.1.3 AC Measurements
Note: Measurements are not available on iM Series II models.
Frequency 16.00 - 1000 Hz 2 counts 0.01: 16 to 81.91 Hz
RMS Voltage 0 - 300 Volts 0.25V + 0.1%, <100 Hz
RMS Current 0 - 40 Amps 0.25A + 0.1%, <100 Hz
Peak Current 0 - 119 Amps 0.5A + 0.2%, <100 Hz
VA Power 0 – 6000 VA 10 VA + 0.1%, <100 Hz
Real Power 0 – 6000 W 10 W + 0.1%, <100 Hz
Power Factor
(>0.2kVA)
Accuracy specifications apply above 100 counts. Current and Power Accuracy specifications are times two for
10001iX and times three for 15001iX. For 10001iX and 15001iX, resolution decreases by factor of 10, ranges for
current and power increases by factor of three. Measurement bandwidth is limited to 16 Khz.
2.1.4 DC Measurements
<250 mV rms (typ),
<500 mV rms (max)
110 A for 150 V range,
92 A for 300 V range
<250 mV rms (typ),
<500 mV rms (max)
110 A for 150V range,
92 A for 300 V range,
220 A for 150 V range,
184 A for 300 V range
184 A for 300 V range
330 A for 150 V range,
276 A for 300 V range
276 A for 300 V range
Accuracy (±)
0.1: 82.0 to 819.0 Hz
1: 820 to 1000 Hz
0.01 Volt
0.25V + 0.2%, 100-1000 Hz
0.001 Amp
0.25A + 0.2%, 100-1000 Hz
0.01 Amp
0.5A + 0.5%, 100-1000 Hz
1 VA
20 VA + 0.2%, 100-1000 Hz
1 W
20 W + 0.2%, 100-1000 Hz
0 - 1.00 0.01
Note: Measurements are not available on iM Series II models.
Accuracy (±)
Voltage 0 – 400 Volts 0.4 Volts 0.01 Volt
Current 0 – 40 Amps 0.1 Amps 0.001 Amp
Power 0 – 6000 W 20 W 1 W
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Parameter
Range
Resolution
Parameter
Specification
Accuracy (±)
Accuracy specifications apply above 100 counts. Current and Power Accuracy specifications are times two for
10001iX and times three for 15001iX. For 10001iX and 15001iX, resolution decreases by factor of 10, ranges for
current and power increases by factor of three.
2.1.5 Harmonic Measurements (iX series)
Parameter Range
Frequency fundamental 16.00 - 1000 Hz 2 counts 0.01 Hz to 1 Hz
Frequency harmonics 32.00 Hz - 16 kHz
Voltage Fundamental 0.25V 0.01V
Harmonic 2 - 50 0.25V + 0.1% + 0.1%/kHz 0.01V
Current Fundamental 0.05A 0.01A
Harmonic 2 - 50 0.05A + 0.1% + 0.1%/kHz 0.01A
Accuracy specifications are times three for three phase mode. Harmonics frequency range in three-phase mode is 32
Hz - 16 kHz. Resolution decreases by factor of 10 for 10001iX and 15001iX.
2.1.6 System Specification
External Modulation: 0 to 10%
Synchronization
Input:
Trigger Output:
Non volatile memory
storage:
Accuracy ( ± )
2° typ. 0.5°
Resolution
Isolated TTL input for external frequency control. Requires 5V at 5 ma
for logic high.
400 µs pulse for voltage or frequency change. Isolated output that
requires a pull-up resistor, 22K Ω, to + 5 VDC.
16 complete instrument setups and transient lists, 100 events per list.
Waveforms Sine (i series)
Sine, square, clipped, user defined (iX series)
Transients Voltage: drop, step, sag, surge, sweep
(i/iX only) Frequency: step, sag, surge, sweep
Voltage and Frequency: step, sweep
IEEE-488 Interface: SH1, AH1, T6, L3, SR1, RL2, DC1, DT1
IEEE 488.2 and SCPI
Response time is 10 ms (typical)
RS232C Interface: Bi-directional serial interface
9 pin D-shell connector
Handshake: CTS, RTS
Data bits: 7, 8
Stop bits: 1,2
Baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400 (Models without USB I/F)
Baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800
IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.
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Parameter
Specification
Note
Parameter
Specification
: Disconnect any USB connection when using the RS232 interface.
USB Interface: Standard USB 1.1 peripheral.
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.
Note: Use of the USB port to control more than one power source
from a single PC is not recommended, as communication may not be
reliable. Use GPIB interface for multiple power source control.
LAN Interface: Option –LAN. When the LAN interface is installed, the RS232 interface is
disabled.
RJ45 Connector, 10BaseT, 100BaseT or 1000BaseT,
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps
Protocol: TCP/IP.
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCP
Note: Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface.
Current Limit
Modes:
Function Strobe Isolated open collector output available between pin 31 (High) and pin
Remote Inhibit Also referred to as Remote On/Off. Digital input available on pin 36
2.1.7 Unit Protection
Input Overcurrent: Circuit breaker with shunt trip control.
Input Overvoltage: Automatic shunt trip of input circuit breaker.
Input Overvoltage
Transients:
Two selectable modes of operation.
Constant current and constant voltage with hold-off time and trip.
14 (Low) of the System Interface connector (J22). Negative going
pulse on any programmed voltage or frequency change.
Function strobe output can be reassigned as trigger output when
running list transients.
This output requires a external DC supply and pull-up resistor.
and pin 27 (D-Common) of the System Interface connector (J22). The
Remote inhibit input can be used to open the output relay. The output
relay state is not latching so will return to the closed state when the
input is removed.
Surge protection to withstand EN50082-1 (IEC 801-4, 5) levels.
Output Overcurrent: Adjustable level constant current mode with a maximum set point
between 0% and 10% above programmed value.
Output Short Circuit: Peak and rms current limit.
Overtemperature: Automatic shutdown.
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Specification
Parameter
Specification
2.2 Mechanical
Dimensions: 19” (483 mm) wide x 7” (178 mm) high x 24” (610 mm) deep chassis
size which is available in a rack mount or stand-alone configuration.
Unit Weight: 61 lb. (28 kg)
Material: Aluminum chassis, panels and cover.
Finish: Light textured painted external surfaces.
Front and rear panels semi-gloss polyurethane color no. 26440
(medium gray)
Top, bottom and sides semi-gloss polyurethane color no. 26622 (light
gray).
Cooling: Fan cooled with air intake on the sides and exhaust to the rear.
Internal
Construction:
Rear Panel
Connections:
2.3 Environmental
Operating Temp:
Storage Temp:
Altitude: < 2000 m
Relative Humidity:
Modular sub assemblies.
(see section 3 for description of connections)
Input terminal block with cover
Output terminal block with cover
Remote voltage sense terminal block
System interface (not for table top use, use only in rack enclosed
systems)
Clock and Lock (not for table top use, use only in rack enclosed
systems)
RS232, GPIB, USB, LAN (option)
0 to +40 °C.
-40 to +85 °C.
80% maximum for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to
50% at 40°C.
Installation/Over voltage
Category:
Pollution Degree: 2
Indoor Use Only
Vibration: Designed to meet NSTA 1A transportation levels.
Shock: Designed to meet NSTA 1A transportation levels.
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Controls:
Displays:
2.4 Regulatory
Electromagnetic
Emissions and Immunity:
Acoustic Noise: 65 dBA maximum at 0% to 50% load, 75 dBA maximum greater
Safety: Designed EN61010-1 European safety standards as required for
2.5 Front Panel Controls
Shuttle knob: Allows continuous change of all values including output calibration
Decimal keypad: A conventional decimal keypad facilitates quick entry of numerical
Up/down arrow keys: A set of up and down arrow keys is used to move the cursor
Function keys: Measure key will display most measurement values. Program key
Designed to meet EN50081-2 and EN50082-2 European
Emissions and Immunity standards as required for the “CE” mark.
than 50% load to 100% load. Measured at one meter.
the “CE” mark.
and range change.
values such as voltage, current limit, etc. The large blue enter
key will make the value you enter effective. Using the SET key
allows the user to preset all parameter values and update them all
at once by pressing the Enter key.
position in all menus. This allows quick selection of the desired
function or parameter.
will show all program parameters. Output on/off key for output
relay control. Phase key will switch display to show program and
measured values for each phase.
LCD graphics display: A large high contrast LCD display with backlight provides easy to
read guidance through all setup operations. An adjustable
viewing angle makes it easy to read from all practical locations.
Status indicators: Large and bright status indicators inform the user of important
power source conditions. The Remote lamp informs the user that
the unit is under remote control. The Overload lamp indicates that
excessive current is being drawn at the output. The Over
temperature lamp illuminates when internal heat sink
temperatures are too high. The Hi Range indicator is lit any time
the unit is switched to high output voltage range. The Output
On/Off indicator is on when the power source output relays are
closed.
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Feature
Description
Option
Description
2.6 Special Features, Options and Accessories
Programmable
Impedance.
Parallel Operation: Up to three units can be paralleled in a single-phase configuration
Three Phase Output: Three units (all with single-phase controllers) can be connected in
Controller: Programmable controller front panel assembly.
Output Relay: Standard output relay feature to isolate AC source from the load.
Output On/Off: The output relay can be used to quickly disconnect the load. A
Three-Phase Output
9003iX/15003Ix
15003iX – LKM/-LKS Three power sources each with a controller for 3-phase output
Output impedance programming available on models 3001iX,
5001iX, 9003iX and 15003iX only.
(with one master controller and one or two slave units). (10001iX
and 15001iX).
a three-phase configuration using CLOCK and LOCK
connections. Requires –LKM option in master and –LKS option in
auxiliary units. Recommended is use of 9003iX, 15003iX or
30003iX three phase system however.
Note: Clock and lock operation is not supported between Series I
and Series II controller types. For this mode of operation, both
models have the have the same controller type.
green status indicator displays the status of the output relay.
Three power sources with one controller in the Phase A power
source. The one controller controls all three outputs.
Note Avionics and IEC test options not available on iM Series models.
- 704 Mil Std 704D & E test firmware.
Mil Std 704A, B, C, & F test software (refer to Avionics Software
Manual P/N 4994-971 for details).
Note: Requires use of CIGuiSII Windows application software
provided on CD ROM CIC496.
- 787 Boeing 787 Test software (refer to Avionics Software Manual P/N
4994-971 for details).
Note: Requires use of CIGuiSII Windows application software
provided on CD ROM CIC496.
- 160 RTCA/DO-160D test firmware
RTCA/DO-160E test software (refer to Avionics Software Manual
P/N 4994-971 for details)..
Note: Requires use of CIGuiSII Windows application software
provided on CD ROM CIC496.
- 411 IEC 1000-4-11 test firmware
- 413 IEC 1000-4-13 test hardware and firmware
-ABD Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test software (refer to Avionics Software
Manual P/N 4994-971 for details)..
Note: Requires use of CIGuiSII Windows application software
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Lumped Impedances
Accessories
Description
provided on CD ROM CIC496.
-AMD Airbus AMD24C Test software (refer to Avionics Software Manual
P/N 4994-971 for details)..
Note: Requires use of CIGuiSII Windows application software
provided on CD ROM CIC496.
-EOS1 / -EOS3 Electronic output switch for IEC 61000-4-11 testing. Includes –411
firmware option. Single or three phase versions. (i/iX Only)
-LAN Adds Ethernet interface (RJ45 connector) for local area network
-LF Limits maximum output frequency to 500 Hz.
-FC Sweep the output frequency to ±0.25% of program value
- LNS Line sync option to synchronize output frequency to input mains
-MODE-iX Available for 9003iX and 15003iX configurations only. Switches
- RMS Rack mounting kit with slides. Removable rack ears/handles
-OMNI-1-18i Single phase lumped reference impedance network of IEC1000-3-
-OMNI-1-37i Single phase lumped reference impedance network of IEC1000-3-
-OMNI-3-18i Three phase lumped reference impedance network of IEC1000-3-
-OMNI-3-37i Three phase lumped reference impedance network of IEC1000-3-
connection. (Available on P/N 7000-485 and 7000-486 models only).
line frequency
output configurations between single-phase and three-phase
mode of operation. Note that programmable impedance function
on systems with –MODE-iX option is only available when in 3
phase mode.
standard.
Available in different power levels and no. of phases as listed.
3 Flicker test
3 Flicker test – High current.
3 Flicker test
3 Flicker test – High current.
-TI Function strobe break out box. Function strobe / Trigger Output
connection break out box. Provides BNC output with internal 9Vdc
pull up for connection to external equipment such as oscilloscope.
Compatible with 3001i/iX and 5001i/iX. Refer to section 3.6.7.
-TIS Function strobe break out box for systems. Function strobe /
Trigger Output connection break out box. Provides BNC output
with internal 9Vdc pull up for connection to external equipment
such as oscilloscope. Compatible with multi-chassis i/iX Series
configurations. Refer to section 3.6.7.
2.7 Supplemental Specifications
Supplemental specifications are not warranted and generally reflect typical performance
characteristics. These characteristics have been checked on a type test basis only and are not
verified on each unit shipped. They are provided for reference only.
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Output Parameter
Voltage:
Frequency:
2.7.1 Output
Slew rate: > 0.5 V/micro sec
Stability: 0.25 % over 24 hour period at constant line, load and temperature.
Settling time: < 0.5 msec
Temperature
coefficient:
Stability:
± 5 ppm per degree C
± 15 ppm per year
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3. Unpacking and Installation
3.1 Unpacking
Inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is
evident, notify the carrier. DO NOT return an instrument to the factory without prior approval.
Do not destroy the packing container until the unit has been inspected for damage in shipment.
WARNING: This power source weighs 61 lb (28kg). Obtain adequate help when
moving or mounting the unit.
3.2 Power Requirements
The 3001i/iX AC Power Source has been designed to operate from a single-phase 208 to 240
volt AC line. The 5001i/iX AC Power Source and its systems have been designed to operate
from a three-phase AC line voltage. Three three-phase input models are available for inputs of
208-240 VLL, 400-440 V
CAUTION: Do not connect 400-480V into the 208-240V unit, the result could be a
severely damaged unit.
(option -400), or 400-480 V
LL
(option -400).
LL
Figure 3-1: The 5001iX Power Source
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3.3 Mechanical Installation
The 3001i/iX and 5001i/iX are completely self-contained power sources. They may be used free
standing on a bench top or rack mounted using the optional rack mount/handle kit. The units are
fan cooled, drawing air in from the sides and exhausting at the rear. The sides of each unit must
be kept clear of obstruction and a 6” clearance must be maintained to the rear. Special
consideration of overall air flow characteristics and the resultant internal heat rise must be
allowed for with systems installed inside enclosed cabinets to avoid self heating and over
temperature problems.
3.4 Input Wiring – TB1
The input terminal block, TB1, is located at the rear of the unit. Ground (earth) wire must be
connected to the chassis of the AC power system. The mains source must have a current rating
equal to or greater than the input circuit breaker and the input wiring must be sized to satisfy the
applicable electrical codes. The input terminal block cover and strain relief must be installed in
table top applications to maintain protection against hazardous voltages.
CAUTION: Capacitors in the power source may hold a hazardous electrical charge
even if the power source has been disconnected from the mains supply. Allow
capacitors to discharge to a safe voltage before touching exposed pins of mains
supply connectors.
3.5 Output Power Connections – TB2
The output terminal block, TB2, is located at the rear of the unit. The external sense inputs allow
the power system output voltages to be monitored directly at the load and must be connected
either at TB2 or the load when the sense is programmed for external. The external sense input
does not have to be connected when Internal Sense is programmed. The external sense wires
are to be connected to TB3 on the rear panel and should be run as a twisted pair for short
lengths. Sense leads over three (3) feet long should be run as a twisted shielded pair. Refer to
Figures 3-2 through 3-12 for all connections.
Note: The output of the power source is isolated from the input line and floating from
chassis ground. If needed, either side (HI or LO) may be grounded.
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8 AWG
The output power cables must be large enough to prevent a total voltage drop exceeding 1% of
the rated output voltage between the power source and the load. Table 3-1 shows the AWG
size of the cables that may be used. Cable lengths must not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. For
lengths greater than 25 feet, calculate the voltage drop from the following formula:
2 X DISTANCE X CABLE RESISTANCE PER FT. X CURRENT = VOLT DROP
Table 3-1: Wire Sizes
LOAD CURRENT WIRE GAGE
22 AMPS 10 AWG
74 AMPS 4 AWG
111 AMPS 2 AWG
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J22 Description
3.6 Connectors - Rear Panel
A number of connectors are located along the top rear covers. These connectors are in a
recessed area to protect them from shipment damage.
3.6.1 System Interface, Clock and Lock Connectors
WARNING: The system interface connector and Clock and Lock connectors may be at
hazardous voltages. These connections may not be used in table top applications. In
table top applications the safety cover must be in place. These connections may only
be used when the equipment is enclosed in a rack, only within one rack, only with
California Instruments supplied cables, and only between California Instruments
equipment.
J21 and J20 are the Clock and Lock connectors and are used to synchronize and control the
phase shift between the three outputs when 3 units are operating as a three-phase system with
the 15003iX - LK option.
The System Interface connector, J22, is used to connect the slave power sources to the Master
power source (the one with the controller) in multiple box systems. The connector is also used
for the external sync input, external modulation input and trigger output.
Table 3-2: System Interface Connector (J22)
1 Analog Common: analog signal common
2 MR B: Phase B master signal
3 Analog Common
4 CS B: Phase B current sum
5 CT Common: Current transformer common
6 OSC B: Phase B oscillator output
7 Analog Common
8 CL B: Phase B current limit reference
9 EXT MOD: External modulation input. A 10 volt input will modulate the output 10%.
Original versions of iX power sources required a 100 volt input to modulate the output by
10%. If you experience problems using the external modulation input, contact California
Instruments customer service.
10 OVR TEMP¯¯¯¯ ¯ ¯ ¯¯¯¯ : A logic low output to indicate an over temperature condition.
11 CNF¯¯¯ : Output relay state: Logic HI = open, LOW = closed.
12 FLT C: Phase C current limit fault control
13 FLT A: Phase A current limit fault control
14 F STB LO: Function Strobe / Trigger output Low signal. This is the emitter lead of an
optically isolated NPN transistor. The internal power controller turns this transistor on to
indicate a change of programmed values. See section 3.6.7 for details.
15 EX SYNC LO: External Sync Low signal. This is the ground return for the TTL external
sync input. It connects to the cathode of an LED at the input of an opto coupler. Refer to
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J22 Description
J22-32.
16 AMP SHARE B
17 PARALLEL
18 CL ENA
19 MR C: Phase C master signal
20 MR A: Phase A master signal
21 CS C: Phase C current sum
22 CS A: Phase A current sum
23 OSC C: Phase C oscillator output
24 OSC A: Phase A oscillator output
25 CL C: Phase C current limit reference
26 CL A: Phase A current limit reference
27 D COM: Digital Common
28 RNG HI: Voltage range state: Logic HI = high range, LOW = low range
29 Overload
30 FLT B: Phase B current limit fault control
31
32 EX SYNC HI, External Sync input HI. This is an input that can be used to synchronize the
33 AMP SHARE C
34 AMP SHARE A
35 FLICKER / BYPASS
36 REMOTE ON: This is a logic input that can be used to remove the programmed output
F STB HI: Function Strobe / Trigger output HI. A low-going pulse, >400µs, that indicates
voltage or frequency change. Isolated output that requires a pull-up resistor, 22KΩ, to +5
VDC. Use J22 pin 14 (F STB LO) for common. See section 3.6.7 for details.
outputs of the AC Power System. This input requires a logic high level of at least +4.5
VDC at 5 mA. The input should have a duty cycle 50 ±30%. J22-15 is the common input.
The External Sync input is optically isolated. It must be enabled from the SNC screen.
voltage. A logic low on this pin will cause the output voltages to be programmed to 0.0
volts and the output relays to open. A logic high will cause the programmed output voltage
to be restored at the output terminals. A contact closure between this pin and J22-27 (D
COM) will simulate a logic low state.
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3.6.2 Remote Sense Connector TB3
When selecting external sense mode, it is important that the remote sense connections are
hooked up at the EUT or at the sense point. For single-phase systems, connect Phase A to
phase A and neutral to neutral. For three-phase system configurations, connect all three phase.
NOTE: Do not reverse or swap sense connection phasing or damage to the unit may
result.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the external sense connection if external sense mode is
selected. Doing so will cause the output voltage to go to its maximum value and
could potentially damage an EUT.
All 3001iX and 5001iX AC Sources are shipped with the sense connections wired to the output
terminals. This will prevent a voltage fault when the external sense mode is selected. On
systems consisting of multiple 3001iX or 5001iX chassis, the end user has to connect the
external sense inputs to allow the system to operate. Some system configuration do not support
Internal sense mode in which case the sense connection must always be present at TB3.
To prevent an excessive output voltage caused by an open external sense condition on single
chassis i/iX systems (3001,5001), a set of 10Kohm, 10 Watt resistors can be used to connect
the output terminal block (TB2) to the external sense connection. This will cause a 0.2% error if
the sense lines are not connected. The 10 Watt rating will keep the resistor from burning if the
sense lines connected to the load but the output wiring becomes disconnected. On three phase
systems, the output of all phase output terminals must be connected to the master sense
connector of the master unit to accomplish the same.
Table 3-3: Remote Sense Connector – TB3
Pin Description
A Phase A sense
B Phase B sense
C Phase C sense
N Neutral sense
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3.6.3 RS232C Serial Interface Connector – J18
Note that two versions of the RS232 exist on the iX/i model Series II depending on the age of the
unit. Older models can be identified by the fact that they will not have a USB interface.
Pin Name Direction
1 N/C
2 TxD Output
3 RxD Input
4 N/C
5 Common Common
6 N/C
7 CTS Input
8 RTS Output
9 N/C
Table 3-4: RS232 Connector pin out – Units with RS232 and USB.
Pin Name Direction
1 N/C
2 RxD, Receive data Output
3 TxD. Transmit data Input
4 DTR, Data Terminal Ready DTR, Data Terminal Ready
5 Common Common
6 N/C N/C
7 RTS, Request to Send Output
8 N/C N/C
9 N/C N/C
Table 3-5: RS232C Connector – Units with RS232 but no USB.
On i/iX models without a USB interface, a special RS232 cable is required to connect to a PC.
With these models, a special 6 foot / 2 meter long cable (CI P/N 7000-263-1) is supplied in the
i/iX Series ship-kit. The wiring diagram for this cable is shown below in case a longer cable has
to be constructed. Alternatively, a generic straight thru DB9 male to DB9 female cable can be
used to extend the supplied cable.
The i/iX models that have both RS232 and USB interface use a regular straight through DB9
male to DB9 female serial cable, which is supplied in the i/iX ship kit for these models. To
connect the 5001iX to a PC’s 9-pin DB9 serial port, a special RS232 cable is required.
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Pin Name
Description
1 VBUS
+5 VDC
4 GND
Ground
Figure 3-2: RS232C Cable for PC Connection wiring diagram – Units without USB.
3.6.4 USB Interface
A standard USB Series B device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A
standard USB cable between the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used.
Note: Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not
recommended, as communication may not be reliable. Use GPIB interface for
multiple power source control.
Figure 3-3: USB Connector pin orientation.
2 D- Data 3 D+ Data +
Table 3-6: USB Connector pin out.
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Pin Ethernet TPE
10BaseT/100BastT/1000BaseT
EIA/TIA 568A
EIA/TIA 568B
Crossover
5 Transmit/Receive Data 2
- White with blue stripe
White with blue stripe
solid brown.
solid brown
3.6.5 LAN Interface – RJ45
An optional RJ45 Ethernet 10BaseT connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A
standard RJ45 UTP patch cord between the AC Source and a network Hub may be used to
connect the AC source to a LAN. For direct connection to a PC LAN card, a crossover RJ45
cable is required. Consult your network administrator for directions on connecting the AC source
to any corporate LAN.
If the –LAN Ethernet interface option is present, the MAC Address (Media Access Control) of the
Ethernet port is printed on the serial tag of the power source. The serial tag is located on the
rear panel of the unit.
For information on how to set up a network connection or a direct PC connection using the LAN
interface, refer to the iX Series Programming Manual P/N 7000-982 distributed in Adobe PDF
format on CD ROM CIC496.
LAN
1 Transmit/Receive Data 0 + White with green stripe White with orange stripe
2 Transmit/Receive Data 0 - Green with white stripe or
solid green
3 Transmit/Receive Data 1 + White with orange stripe White with green stripe
4 Transmit/Receive Data 2 + Blue with white stripe or
solid blue
6 Transmit/Receive Data 1 - Orange with white stripe
or solid orange
7 Transmit/Receive Data 3 + White with brown stripe or
solid brown
8 Transmit/Receive Data 3 - Brown with white stripe or
Table 3-7: RJ45 LAN Connector pin out.
Orange with white stripe or
solid orange
Blue with white stripe or
solid blue
Green with white stripe or
solid
White with brown stripe or
solid brown
Brown with white stripe or
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3.6.6 I/O Option – J58
This connector is reserved for control of the EOS option. Do not connect anything else to this
connector.
3.6.7 Function Strobe / Trigger Out – J22-31 / J22-14
A function strobe output is available on the System Interface connector. This open collector output
may be used to trigger external equipment when voltage or frequency change occurs on the AC
source.
This output generates a low-going pulse, > 400µs in duration, that indicates voltage or frequency
change. Since this is an isolated output, an external DC supply and pull-up resistor, 22KΩ, 1/8 W is
required. To create a TTL level output, a +5V or +3.3V DC supply is required. To create a signal for
viewing on a scope, a higher DC voltage such as a 9V battery may be used.
Connect the DC supply and pull-up resistor as shown.
> 400 uS
+5
System
Interface
+ 5 Vdc
0
J22-31
Function Strobe
High
J22-14
Centronics
Connector
Function Strobe
Common
Figure 3-4: Function Strobe Connection.
When running list transients on the AC source, the LIST:TTLTrigger SCPI command may be used
reassign the operation of the Function Strobe output as a trigger output. An output pulse is
generated for each logic “1” in the TTLTrigger list. See the iX/i Series Programming Manual P/N
7000-982 for details on the transient list system.
Trigger BNC Breakout Box
A convenient trigger BNC breakout box is available from California Instruments which facilitates
connection to the Function Strobe / Trigger Output signal on the system interface connector. A 9V
DC battery is used to provide the required DC supply. This small box can be ordered through
customer service or sales under P/N 7000-481-1 (for 3001i/iX and 5001i/iX) or P/N 7000-481-2 (for
all multi-chassis i/iX systems).
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Figure 3-5: Function Strobe / Trigger Output Accessory.
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3.6.8 Remote Inhibit – J22-36 / J22-27
The Remote Inhibit input J22 pin 36 can be used to open and close the output relay of the AC
power source. This input overrides the state of the output relay programmed from the front panel
or the bus. It may be used for safety interlock purposes.
The default level for remote inhibit is a logic low or contact closure between pin J22-36 and pin J2227 (D COM). This will cause the output voltage to be programmed to 0.0 volts and the output relays
to open.
The mode of operation of the remote inhibit can be changed using the Output mode bus command.
This command selects the mode of operation of the Remote Inhibit protection. The following
modes can be selected:
LATChing A TTL low at the RI input latches the output in the protection shutdown state,
which can only be cleared by OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar.
LIVE The output state follows the state of the RI input. A TTL low at the RI input turns
the output off; a TTL high turns the output on.
OFF The instrument ignores the RI input.
The RI output state is saved at power down. The factory default state is LIVE.
For details on programming the remote inhibit function, refer to the iX programming manual (P/N
7000-982).
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Figure 3-6: Rear Panel View for the 3001i/3001iX (Series II)
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Figure 3-7: Rear Panel View for the 3001i/3001iX (Series I, no USB)
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Figure 3-8: Rear Panel View for the 5001i/5001iX (Series II)
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Figure 3-9: Rear Panel View for the 5001i/5001iX (Series I, no USB)
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3.7 Single-Phase and Three Phase Multiple Box System Configurations
Three Phase System:
The three phase system will be configured ready for use when ordered as such from the factory.
One unit, with the controller, will be identified as Phase A on the serial number tag. The other
two units will be identified on their serial number tags as either Phase B or Phase C. The power
sources must be installed in the system according to the phase markings on the serial number
tags. There will be one master unit that will have a full controller and the slaves will have blank
front panels except for the circuit breaker and indicator lights.
The three units must be interconnected using the system Interface cable. The three LO outputs
must also be connected together before applying power.
If the units were purchased as single phase units and have not been configured for a three
phase system please consult the factory.
Single Phase System:
In a single phase system consisting of two or three units there will be one master unit that will
have a full controller and the slaves will have blank front panels except for the circuit breaker
and indicator lights.
The units must all be connected with the system interface cable, but not the clock and lock
cables. The HI outputs on all the terminal blocks should be connected together. The LO
outputs should all be connected together and a heavy duty cable run to the load from the HI and
LO outputs. See Table 3-1 for cable sizing.
The appropriate jumpers have been installed at the factory before shipment. If it becomes
necessary to change the system to three phase output, please consult the factory.
3.8 Output Voltage Ranges
The iX Series II power sources have two AC voltage ranges (150Vrms and 300Vrms) and two
DC voltage ranged (200Vdc and 400Vdc). The maximum available load current is a function of
both the mode of operation (AC, DC or AC+DC mode) and the selected voltage range (high or
low).
3.9 Functional Test
CAUTION: Work carefully when performing these tests, hazardous voltages
are present on the input and output during this test.
Refer to Figure 3-11 for the test set up.
1. Connect an oscilloscope, voltmeter and/or distortion analyzer to the AC source output at the
output terminal block (TB2).
2. With the AC mains verified as being off, apply the correct three phase AC power input
voltage connections to the AC source input terminals barrier (TB1). Apply the AC mains
power and turn on the main circuit breaker on the AC source front panel.
3. Verify the front panel LCD display lights up with the initial start up screen showing the unit ID
and serial number. A self check routine screen with follow and finally the system will display
the main “Menu 1” screen with the cursor highlighting the “Program” selection.
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4. Press “ENTER” and the unit will display the Program selection screen. Set the following
output parameters: output voltage = 150 volts, frequency = 60 Hz, voltage range = 150 volts,
and current limit = 20.0 amps (3001iX) or 33.3 amps (5001iX). Press “ENTER”.
5. Enable the output by pressing the output “on/off” button below the front panel display
screen. The green LED next to the button will light green when the output is on. The output
should be a clean 150 volt AC sinewave having less than 1% distortion.
6. Apply full load to the output of the source and verify the output remains within 2% of the
initial 150 volt value. The output should still be clean and the distortion should still be less
than 1% at 60 Hz.
7. Using the PROGRAM screen set the output current limit value to 17 amps. The system
should go into current limit. Return the current value to 20.0 amps (3001iX) or 33.3 amps
(5001iX) and press the output on/off button to turn the output off. Disconnect the load.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 but set the output for the following: output voltage = 300 volts,
output range = 300 volts, current limit = 10.0 amps (3001iX) or 16.7 amps (5001iX). For
step 7, the current limit value can be set to 8 amps.
In the unlikely event the power source does not pass the functional test, refer to the calibration
procedure in Section 6 or call California Instrument’s customer satisfaction department for
further assistance.
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Figure 3-10: Connection For Single Power Source (5001iX/i, 3001iX/i)
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Figure 3-11: Functional Test Setup
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Figure 3-12: Single Phase 10000 VA System (10001iX/i)
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Figure 3-13: Two Phase 10000 VA System (10002i/iX – One Controller)
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Figure 3-14: Three Phase 15000 VA System (15003iX/i-LK Three Controllers)
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Figure 3-15: Single Phase 15000 VA System (15001iX/i)
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Figure 3-16: Three-Phase 15000 VA system (15003iX/i - One Controller)
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Figure 3-17: Connection With MODE Option
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Figure 3-18: Two Phase 10000 VA System (10002i-LK Two Controllers)
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Figure 3-19: Three-Phase 9000 VA System (9003iX/i – One Controller)
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4. Front Panel Operation
4.1 Tour of the Front Panel
The i, iM and iX Series front panels are identical although some of the keys found on the front
panel are only used by i Series or iX Series models. If your unit is an i Series or iM Series, these
keys will act as don’t cares. This chapter provides information on operating the i, iX and iM
Series AC sources from the front panel keyboard.
Before operating the AC source using the front panel, it helps to understand the operation of the
front panel controls. Specifically, the operation of the knob, keyboard and the menu layout are
covered in the next few paragraphs.
4.1.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The front panel can be divided in a small number of functional areas:
• Mains circuit breaker
• Status Indicator lights
• Shuttle knob
• LCD display
• FUNCTION keypad
• DATA ENTRY keypad
4.1.2 Mains Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker located on the bottom left side of the front panel disconnects the AC source
from the three phase Line input. It will automatically trip when the input current rating of the unit
is exceeded due to some component failure. The contrasting black color and large size throw
bar make it easy to locate in case of an emergency.
4.1.3 Status Indicator Lights
Four LED status indicators are located directly above the mains circuit breaker. These LED’s
correspond to the following conditions:
REMOTE The REMOTE LED indicates that the unit is in remote control
OVERLOAD The OVERLOAD LED indicates an output overload condition.
mode. If the IEEE-488 interface is used, this indicator will be lit
whenever the REM line (REMOTE ENABLE) line is asserted by
the IEEE controller. If the RS232C, USB or LAN interface is
used, the REMOTE state can be enabled by the controller using
the SYST:REM command. Any time the REMOTE LED is lit, the
front panel of the i Series unit is disabled. There is no LOCAL
button that allows the user to regain control of the front panel.
This prevents accidental change of settings in ATE applications.
This condition can be controlled by setting the current limit
value in the PROGRAM menu. Removing the load using the
OUTPUT ON/OFF button will recover from an overload
condition.
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OVER TEMPERATURE The OVER TEMPERATURE LED indicates an overheating
problem inside the unit. This is an abnormal condition, which
will cause the unit to shut off. Check the air openings to make
sure they are not blocked.
HI RANGE The HI RANGE LED is on when the high voltage output range
has been selected.
4.1.4 The Shuttle Knob
Counter
Clock
wise
Clock
wise
INCRDECR
Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob
The shuttle knob is located to the right of the LCD screen and is used to change setup
parameters. Note that it cannot be used to move the cursor position between menu fields. Use
the UP and DOWN arrow keys in the FUNCTION keypad for this.
The shuttle knob can operate in one of two distinct modes of operation:
MODE DESCRIPTION
IMMEDIATE mode Any time the ENTER key is pressed, the i/iX Series returns to
its normal mode of operation. In this mode, changes made with
the shuttle knob or the data entry keypad will take immediate
effect. The IMMEDIATE mode is useful for slewing output
values such as voltage and frequency and observing the effect
on the load.
SET mode When the SET key located in the FUNCTION keypad is
pressed, changes made with the shuttle to any output
parameter will not take effect until the ENTER key is pressed. In
this mode, any changes made to a setup menu will be blinking
to indicate the pending change condition. This mode allows
changes to be made to all output parameters and executing
them all at once by pressing the ENTER key.
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4.1.5 FUNCTION Keypad
The function keypad provides access to all menus and measurement screens. The following
keys are located in the FUNCTION keypad:
FUNCTION
MENU PROG WAVE MEAS
OUTPUT
ON/OFF
KEY DESCRIPTION
MENU The top level menu is accessed by pressing the MENU key.
Three shortcut keys are used to provide direct access to the
PROGRAM, WAVEFORM, and MEASUREMENT screens as
these are among the most frequently used screens. Thus,
instead of going through the main menu to reach the
PROGRAM, WAVEFORM, and MEASUREMENT screens, they
can be accessed directly by pressing the PROG, WAVE, and
MEAS keys respectively. A map of the Main menus is provided
on the next few pages. There are three top-level menus in the
i/iX Series.
PROG The PROG key is a shortcut to access the PROGRAM menu
directly. The PROGRAM menu is one of the most frequently
used menus. Thus, instead of going through the main menu to
reach the PROGRAM menu, it can be accessed directly by
pressing the PROG key.
WAVE The WAVE key is a shortcut to access the WAVEFORM screen
directly. The WAVEFORM screen is used to select a user
defined arbitrary waveform. (iX Series only)
PHASE
Figure 4-2: FUNCTION keypad
SET
+/-
MEAS The MEAS key is a shortcut to access the MEASUREMENT
screen directly. The MEASUREMENT screen is one of the most
frequently used screens. Thus, instead of going through the
main menu to reach the MEASUREMENT screen, it can be
accessed directly by pressing the MEAS key.
The MEAS key has no function on iM Series models.
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OUTPUT ON/OFF The OUTPUT ON/OFF key toggles the output relay on or off.
The state of the output relay is reflected by the green LED
located directly to the left of the OUTPUT ON/OFF key. If the
green LED is lit, the output relay is enabled (closed) and the
programmed output voltage is present at the output terminals. If
the green LED is off, the output relay is open and both the
HIGH and LO terminal of the output terminal block are
disconnected from the power source. In this mode, the output is
floating. The ON/OFF button provides a convenient way to
disconnect the load without having to remove any wires.
PHASE The PHASE key is used to select the phase on a three-phase
9003iX or 15003iX unit. Pressing the PHASE key will toggle
phase A, B, C or ABC. Some screens may not support the ABC
or show all phase information in which case this mode is
skipped.
(iX Series with three phase controller only)
SET The SET key is used to select the mode of operation of the
shuttle. Refer to section 4.1.1 for details on its operation and the
use of the SET key.
+/- The +/- key can be used to toggle the sign for those parameters
for which it is relevant. This is typically the output voltage when
in DC mode of operation. For fields that have only two possible
values such as the voltage range field, the +/- key can be used
to toggle between these two values.
4.1.6 DECIMAL KEYPAD
The decimal keypad may be used to enter any numeric parameter required in any of the menu
fields. Several fields accept input from either the keypad or the knob. Data entered from the
keypad is normally accepted once the ENTER key is pressed unless the front panel mode is in
the SET mode. The following keys are available on the decimal keypad:
ENTRY
7
8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
.0
Figure 4-3: Entering value from decimal keypad
E
N
T
E
R
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CURSOR UP The UP key moves the cursor position upwards one position to
the previous available cursor position. If the present cursor
position is at the top of the right hand column, the cursor is
moved to the bottom position of the left hand column. If the
present cursor is at the top of the left hand column, the cursor is
moved to the bottom of the right hand column. Figure 4-4
depicts the cursor movement through a two-column menu.
Figure 4-4: Cursor UP key movement
CURSOR DOWN The DOWN key moves the cursor position downwards one
position to the next available cursor position. If the present
cursor position is at the bottom of the left hand column, the
cursor is moved to the top position of the right hand column. If
the present cursor is at the bottom of the right hand column, the
cursor is moved to the top of the left hand column. Figure 4-5
depicts the cursor movement through a two column menu.
Figure 4-5: Cursor DOWN key movement
The decimal keypad can be used at any time in lieu of the shuttle knob to change output
parameters. Direct data entry is often faster to effect large changes in values than using the
shuttle knob. Note that pressing the ENTER key while in SET mode of operation will cause the
AC source to revert back to IMMEDIATE mode. Thus, to change all parameters in SET mode,
enter a value for each field and then proceed to the next field without pressing the ENTER key.
0 through 9 The numeric keys provide all decimal number for entry of
parameters.
DECIMAL POINT The decimal point key is used to enter fractional parts of values
for fields that have a resolution less than 1. The amount of
resolution for each menu field is normally visible on the LCD. If
more digits are entered after the decimal point than can be
accepted by a field, the value is automatically rounded to the
available resolution when the ENTER key is pressed.
BACKSPACE The BACKSPACE (←) key can be used to erase one digit at a
time if you make a data entry error.
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4.1.7 LCD Display
The LCD display of the i and iX Series AC power source provides information on instrument
settings and also guides the user through the various menus. To ease reading of the displayed
information, most screens are widely spaced. A sample of the main menu 1 screen that appears
when the i Series AC source is powered up is shown in Figure 4-6. Due to the amount of space
available on each screen, some menus have been split into parts. The MORE selection located
at the bottom right hand side provides access to menu choices at the same level that did not fit
on a single screen. Thus, to access MENU 2, the cursor should be placed on the ‘MORE’
selection followed by pressing the ‘ENTER’ key. Alternatively, the MENU key may be pressed to
move to the MENU 2 screen.
The present cursor position is always shown with a inverse bar. The cursor is located on the
‘MORE’ selection in Figure 4-6. Pressing ENTER would cause MENU 2 to be displayed.
The cursor position can be moved by using the UP and DOWN keys located in the DECIMAL
keypad.
Figure 4-6: Main Menu 1 screen
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4.2 Menu Structure
The next few pages show a map of the available menus in the i/iX Series. There are three main
level (level 1) menus from which all other menus can be reached. Frequently used (level 2)
menus have a short cut key that provides direct access. Examples of such menus are Program,
Measurements, and Waveform. In any case, there are never more than three levels of menus
although some menus may be spread across more than one screen.
4.2.1 MAIN Menus
Figure 4-7: Menu 1 through 3
The top-level menu is split in three parts, MENU 1 through MENU 3 to allow spacing between
menu entries. MENU 2 and 3 can be reached from MENU 1 by selecting the MORE entry or by
pressing the MENU key repeatedly, which will toggle from MENU 1 to 2 to 3 and back to 1. The
division of menu choices between the two screens is graphically illustrated in sections 4.2.2 and
4.2.3 by the boxes in level 1. Each box represents one screen. Subsequent screens can be
reached using the MORE entry.
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The following top-level menu choices can be accessed from the MENU key:
Entry Description
MENU 1
PROGRAM The PROGRAM menu allows output parameters the be
changed.
MEASUREMENTS The MEASUREMENTS screens are not menus in that no user
entries are required.
TRANSIENTS The TRANSIENTS menu allows output transients to be
programmed. (i and iX Series only)
WAVEFORMS The WAVEFORMS menu allows different waveforms to be
selected from the waveform library. (iX Series only)
MORE The MORE selection causes the second part of the MENU
screen to be displayed. (MENU 2)
MENU 2
ADVANCED MEAS. The ADVANCED MEAS. screens are for display only. No user
entries are required. (iX Series only)
APPLICATIONS The APPLICATIONS menu provides access to the optional
firmware application programs that may be installed in the i/iX
Series AC source.
SETUP REGISTERS The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows complete instrument
settings and transient list programs to be saved to nonvolatile
memory.
MORE The MORE selection causes the third part of the MENU screen
to be displayed. (MENU 3)
MENU 3
UTILITY The UTILITY menu provides access to less commonly used
setup screens such as those for the GPIB and RS232C (also
applies to USB and LAN) interface settings, initial startup
values, etc.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE The OUTPUT IMPEDANCE menu provides control of the AC
source output impedance. (Available only on 3001iX, 5001iX,
9003iX and 15003iX models. On systems with –MODE-iX
option, only available when in 3 phase mode.)
MEASUREMENT CAL The MEASUREMENT CAL menu allows for calibration of the
AC source measurement system.
OUTPUT CAL The OUTPUT CAL menu allows for calibration of the AC source
output.
Following the Menu overview pages is a detailed description of each menu and sub menu.
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level 1
level 2
level 3
MENU 1
PROGRAM
PROGRAM1
VOLTAGE
FREQ
VOLT RANGE
CURR LIMIT
MORE
PROGRAM2
PHASE
CLOCK MODE
VOLT MODE
DC OFFSET
START ø
MEASUREMENT
MEASUREMENTS1
VOLTAGE
CURRENT
FREQ
POWER
MORE
MEASUREMENTS 2
VA POWER
PEAK CURR
POWER FACT
CREST FACT
PEAK CURR RESET
MEASUREMENTS 3
VOLT THD
CURR THD
INST PK CURR
PHASE
HARMONICS/TRACE
ANALYSIS
FUNCTION
VIEW
DATA MODE
SCALE
TRIG MODE
TRIG SOURCE
TRIG PHASE
TRIG DELAY
START
TRANSIENTS
VOLT SURGE/SAG
START ø
VOLT SWEEP/STEP
START ø
GO TO VOLT
FREQ SWEEP/STEP
DURATION
END VOLT
DUR SCALE
VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP
DURATION
END FREQ
DUR SCALE
DURATION
START/VIEW SEQUENCE
START END VOLT
END DELAY
DURATION
END VOLT
PREVIOUS SCREEN
PAUSE END FREQ
FUNCTION
END DELAY
END DELAY
REPEAT #0
END DELAY
REPEAT
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
CLEAR SEQ
FUNCTION
EVENT#
REPEAT
REPEAT
REPEAT
PREVIOUS SCREEN
EVENT#
EVENT#
#1
SEQUENCE#
PREVIOUS SCREEN
PREV. SCREEN
#2
PREVIOUS SCREEN
..
#98
#99
PREVIOUS SCREEN
WAVEFORMS
CLIP LEVEL
GROUP
MODE
SINE
SQUARE
CLIPPED
USER WAVE
..
..
MORE
USER WAVE
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level 1
level 2
level 3
MENU 2
ADVANCE
HARMONICS/TRACE
MEAS.
ANALYSIS
FUNCTION
VIEW
DATA MODE
SCALE
TRIG MODE
TRIG SOURCE
TRIG PHASE
TRIG DELAY
START
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS SETUP 1
STEADY STATE
MIL-STD 704
MODE TRANSIENTS
OMNI OPTION
NORMAL STATE
PREVIOUS SCREEN
ABNORMAL
RTCA-DO160D
IEC 1000
-4-
13 TESTS
IEC 1000
-4-
11 TESTS
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
IEC 1000
-4-11 STATE DIPS AND INTER.
ABNORMAL
ALL MIL704 TESTS
APPLICATIONS SETUP 2
RUN VOLT
VARIATIONS
PREVIOUS SCREEN
PREVIOUS SCREEN
IEC 1000
-4-13 CLASS PREVIOUS SCREEN
WH METER
GROUP
REGENERATE (n/a)
DWELL
LEVEL
SETUP
SAVE REGISTER #
FRANGE
REGISTERS
VIEW/EDIT REG #
STEP
RECALL REGISTER
#
IHFREQ
MORE
PREVIOUS SCREEN
RESONANT
MENU 3
UTILITY
UTILITY 1
GPIB/RS232 SETUP
GPIB ADDRESS
VOLT/CURR CONTROL
VOLT ALC
RS232 BAUDRATE
PREVIOUS SCREEN
OL MODE
RS232 DATA
INITIAL SETUP
VOLTAGE
TRIP DELAY
RS232 PARITY
LIMIT SETUP
VOLTAGE
CUR LIMIT
VOLT SENSE
RS232 STOPBITS
MORE CUR LIMIT
PREV. SCREEN
NO. OUTPUT
PREVIOUS SCREEN
UTILITY 2
FREQ LO
FREQ PREV. SCREEN
CONFIGURATION
CONFIG SETUP 1
FREQ HI
PHASE
LANETWORK
SETUP
NO. OUTPUT
PHASE C
MORE
HH:MM:SS
ELAPSED TIME
ADVANCE
PREVIOUS SCREEN
VOLT RANGE
TEMPERATURE
VIEWING ANGLE
DO160
VOLT MODE
PREVIOUS SCREEN
MIL704
OL MODE
CONFIG SETUP 2
OUTPUT RELAY
IEC 4-11
MORE
IEC 4-13 VOLT SENSE
CLOCK/LOCK
WAVE GROUP
WH METER
CLOCK MODE
OUTPUT
RESISTIVE
CONFIG SETUP 3
NO. OUTPUT
IMPEDANCE
INDUCTIVE
MS704
VOLT ALC
SET MINIMUM
ABD
PREVIOUS SCREEN
LF
SYSTEM
CONFIG
SETUP 4
MB
MEASUREMENT
VOLT FS
MANUAL
CAL
CURR FS
OPTn
PREVIOUS SCREEN
LAN
OUTPUT CAL
VOLT FS
CONFIG SETUP 5
V HI-FREQ
VOLT ZERO
PHASE OFST
IMP. REAL FS
IMP. REACT FS
IMP. REAL MIN
IMP. REACT MIN
PREVIOUS SCREEN
4.2.3 Overview of Menu 2 and 3
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4.2.4 PROGRAM Menu
Figure 4-8: PROGRAM Menu
The PROGRAM menu is shown in Figure 4-8. It can be reached in one of two ways:
1. by selecting the PROGRAM entry in the MENU screen and pressing the ENTER key
2. by pressing the PROG key in the FUNCTION keypad
The PROGRAM menu is used to change output parameters. The most commonly used
parameters are all located in PROGRAM 1. The PREVIOUS SCREEN entry, when selected, will
return the user to the most recently selected menu. This is normally the MENU screen unless
the PROGRAM menu was selected using the PROG key on the FUNCTION keypad. Less
frequently used parameters are located in PROGRAM 2, which can be reached from the
PROGRAM 1 screen using the MORE selection, or by pressing the PROGRAM key twice.
The following choices are available in the PROGRAM menus:
Entry Description
PROGRAM 1
VOLTAGE Programs the output voltage in rms. when in AC mode or
absolute voltage when in DC mode. In DC mode, negative
values can be entered.
FREQ Programs the output frequency when in AC mode. If the unit is
in DC mode, the value for FREQ will be set to DC and cannot
be changed until AC mode is selected. When in AC mode, the
frequency can be changed from 16 Hz to 500 Hz. Values
entered that fall outside this range will generate a -200 RANGE
ERROR and will not be accepted.
VOLT RANGE Selects 150V or 300V range in AC mode and 200V or 400V
range in DC mode. The actual range values may be different
depending on the configuration. The value of this field can only
be changed with the shuttle or the +/- key.
Note that the voltage range is coupled with the output relay
state. If the output relay is closed (OUTPUT ON), the voltage
range cannot be changed.
CURR LIMIT Sets the current limit value for the current detection system.
When the load current value exceeds the set current limit, a
fault condition is generated. The actual response of the AC
Source to a current limit fault is determined by the protection
mode selected in the CONFIGURATION menu. (CC = Constant
Current, CV = Constant Voltage).
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PROGRAM 2
PHASE Selects the phase angle between the external clock and the
output of the AC source. If the clock source is internal, this
parameter has no effect.
CLOCK MODE Selects internal or external clock source. The i/iX Series uses
an open air crystal timebase with an accuracy of 100 ppm. To
improve output frequency stability and accuracy, an external
clock generator may be used.
VOLT MODE The iX Series offers three output modes, AC, DC and AC+DC.
The VOLT MODE field can be used to toggle between these
three output modes. Both the Knob and the +/- key may be
used to toggle through these three selections. In DC mode, no
frequency selection is possible and all maximum current and
power ratings are divided by two. The i Series offers AC or DC
modes.
DC OFFSET When the AC+DC mode is selected, the VOLTAGE field in the
PROGRAM 1 screen is used to set the AC portion of the output
voltage. The DC OFFSET field in the PROGRAM 2 screen can
be used to set the DC offset level. Either the knob or the
decimal keypad may be used to set the DC offset level.
STARTø Selects the start phase angle for output changes made to either
voltage or frequency. This allows changing the output at a
specific phase angle. The output on key also uses this phase
angle setting to program the output voltage up to the set level
after the output relay is closed. The default value for this field is
RANDOM.
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4.2.5 MEASUREMENTS Screens
The i/iX Series uses a DSP based data acquisition system to provide extensive information
regarding the output of the Source. This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and current
waveforms and calculates several parameters from this digitized data. The result of these
calcalutions is displayed in a series of measurement data screens. The actual digitized
waveforms can also be displayed by selecting the Harmonics/Trace Analysis screen. A total of
four measurement screens are used to display all this information (iX series only). The iM Series
offers no measurement functions.
Figure 4-9: MEASUREMENTS Screen, single phase and three phase modes
The first three Measurement screens available on the iX Series are not menus in that no
changes can be made anywhere. Instead, these three screens provide load parameter readouts.
The fourth measurement screen provides access to the advanced measurements and does offer
several user accessible fields (iX Series only). The measurement screens can be reached by
successively pressing the MEAS key, which will toggle to all four available screens.
In three-phase configuration iX Series, measurements are available for each phase individually.
To select the desired phase, use the PHASE key to toggle through phase A, B, C, or ABC. The
ABC mode displays the data for all three phases simultaneously.
The following parameters are available in the first three measurement screens:
Entry Description
MEASUREMENT 1 [i and iX Series only]
VOLTAGE When in AC or AC+DC mode, this value is the true rms output
voltage measured at the voltage sense lines. In DC only mode,
the voltage is the DC voltage including polarity.
CURRENT When in AC or AC+DC mode, this value is the true rms output
current drawn by the load. In DC only mode, the current is the
DC current including polarity
FREQ When in AC or AC+DC mode, the output frequency is
measured at the sense lines. When in DC only mode, this value
always reads “DC”.
POWER In both AC and DC mode, this value is the real rms. power
consumed by the load.
MEASUREMENT 2 [i and iX Series only]
VA POWER In AC or AC+DC mode, this value is the apparent rms. power
consumed by the load. In DC mode, this value is always the
same as the POWER readout.
PEAK CURR This readout reflects the peak current value detected at the
output. To measure inrush current for a unit under test, open
the output relay and reset the peak current value using the
PEAK CURR RESET entry. Then program the output voltage
and frequency and turn on the output relay. The peak current
measurement will continuously track the maximum current
value detected until reset.
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POWER FACTOR This readout shows the power factor of the load.
CREST FACTOR This readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms
current.
MEASUREMENT 3 [iX Series only]
VOLT THD This readout displays the total voltage distortion for the selected
phase. The distortion calculation is based on the H2 through
H50 with the fundamental voltage (H1) in the denominator. Note
that other common definitions of THD use the RMS value of the
voltage as the denominator. This may result in different
readings between instruments depending on the
implementation chosen. The mode used by the power source is
selectable over the bus.
CURR THD This readout displays the total current distortion for the selected
phase. The distortion calculation is based on the H2 through
H50 with the fundamental current (H1) in the denominator. Note
that other common definitions of THD use the RMS value of the
current as the denominator. This may result in different readings
between instruments depending on the implementation chosen.
The mode used by the power source is selectable over the bus.
INST PK CURR This readout reflects the instantaneous peak current value
detected at the output. This value is updated continuously and
does not require a reset operation like the PEAK CURR
readout. The instantaneous peak current does not use a track
and hold mechanism like the PEAK CURR measurement in the
MEASUREMENT 2 screen. Instead, it tracks the peak current
on a cycle by cycle basis. The INST PK CURR typically tracks
the rms current and the crest factor.
Update Program Functions from Measurement Screen
The Shuttle can be used to update program parameters such as voltage, frequency or current
from the measurement screen. This can be achieved with the following sequence:
1. Select the program 1 screen using the PROG key.
2. Use the up and down key to select the desired function to update. (Selects parameter that
will be changed by the shuttle once in the MEAS1 screen)
3. Select the measurement 1 screen by pressing the MEAS key.
The pointer symbol ( ) points to the programmed parameter (V,F or CL) that will be affected
by turning the shuttle.
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HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS Screen [iX Series only]
The fourth measurement screen is dedicated to the advanced measurements available on the iX
Series only. This screen is not available on the i Series. The Harmonics/Trace Analysis
measurement screen is a true menu screen offering several user accessible fields. These fields
are used to select the desired acquisition trigger and display mode. The actual data is displayed
whenever the ENTER key is pressed while the cursor is on the VIEW or START field. The
following fields are available on this menu:
Figure 4-10: HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS screen
Entry Description
FUNCTION Selects Voltage, Current or Both parameters for display.
VIEW Available display modes are TABLE, BAR and TRACE.
TABLE mode: displays the first 50 harmonics in a
tabular text format.
BAR mode: displays the first 50 harmonics in a
graphical bar chart display.
TRACE mode: displays the selected Function in a
time domain (waveform) graphical
display.
DATA MODE Selects absolute or relative harmonics display for TABLE and
BAR view modes. In relative mode, all harmonics are shown in
a percentage of the fundamental which is normalized at 100 %.
In absolute mode, the harmonic amplitudes are shown in
absolute volts or amperes.
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This mode does not apply to the TRACE view display mode and
is ignored when this mode is selected.
SCALE Sets the horizontal time axis for the TRACE view display mode.
The fields range is 4 ms to 42 ms in single-phase mode or 12
ms to 128 ms in three phase mode.
This parameter is ignored when the TABLE or BAR view display
mode is selected.
TRIG MODE This field sets the trigger mode for the acquisition. Available
options are SINGLE (single shot acquisition) or CONT
(continuous acquisition). In SINGLE shot mode, the acquisition
is triggered once each time the START field is selected and the
ENTER key is pressed. The selected trigger source is used to
determine the trigger point. Once the acquisition has been
triggered, the data are displayed and do not change until the
next acquisition is triggered. This mode is most appropriate for
single shot events such as start up currents.
In the CONT mode, acquisitions occur repeatedly and the data
is updated on screen after each trigger occurs. This provides a
continuous update of the data and is most appropriate for
repetitive signals.
TRIG SOURCE The trigger source selects the event that will trigger a
measurement acquisition. Available options for this field are
IMM (immediate), PHASE A or SET VOLT. The IMM trigger
source causes the acquisition to trigger immediately when the
ENTER key is pressed on the START field. Essentially, this is
an asynchronous trigger event. The acquisition will always be
triggered in this mode and data is available immediately.
The PHASE A source will cause the acquisition to trigger on the
occurrence of a set phase angle for the voltage on phase A.
The trigger source is always phase A when in this mode,
regardless of the phase selection shown in the top right corner
of the display. When the acquisition is started, the acquisition
system waits for the specified phase angle to occur before
triggering the acquisition. This mode allows exact positioning of
the acquisition data window with respect to the voltage
waveform.
The SET VOLT mode causes the acquisition to trigger at the
specified voltage. This mode also programs the selected phase
or all three phases when the measurement is started from the
START field. As such, this trigger source selection also
programs the output voltage to the selected rms level.
TRIG PHASE / SET VOLT This field changes purpose, depending on the trigger source
selected immediately above it. If the trigger source equals IMM
or PHASE A, this field can be used to program the trigger phase
angle (TRIG PHASE). In IMM mode, the value of this field is
ignored.
If the trigger source is set to SET VOLT, this field can be used
to specify the rms voltage to program the output to and trigger
the measurement on. The voltage value set here should not
exceed the maximum voltage range selected or the rms
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capability for the waveshape selected on the phase or phases
programmed.
TRIG DELAY The trigger delay field allows the trigger point to be positioned
anywhere in the acquisition window. A negative value will
provide pre-trigger information on data leading up to the trigger
event. The pre-trigger delay cannot exceed the length of the
acquisition buffer See paragraph 4.6.3.3 for details. A positive
trigger delay positions the data window after the trigger event.
Positive trigger delays can exceed the length of the acquisition
buffer in which case the trigger event itself will not be in the
buffer any more. The maximum value of the trigger delay is
1000 ms. The default trigger delay value is 0.0 ms which puts
the trigger event at the beginning of the acquisition window.
START The START field is used to start a new acquisition run. To start
an acquisition, place the cursor on the START field and press
the ENTER key. Once the ENTER key is pressed, the display
toggles to the data display mode selected in the VIEW field as
soon as the selected trigger event occurs. To return to the
HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS menu, press the ENTER key
while in the data display mode.
To change display modes without triggering a new acquisition,
make the desired changes in the menu and move the cursor to
the VIEW field. Once on the VIEW field, press the ENTER key.
This will not trigger a new acquisition, which means the original
data is retained.
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4.2.6 TRANSIENTS Menu
Figure 4-11: TRANSIENTS menu
The transient menu provides access to the transient list data. The iM Series does not support
transient programming. Both the i and the iX Series II have a transient list of up to 100 data
points. This is represented by 100 transient step numbers from 0 through 99. From the Transient
menu, the desired transient step type can be selected. Based on the user’s choice, the relevant
transient type sub menu will be shown. The START/EDIT SEQUENCE sub menu allows the
user to review and change any transient step or execute the transient list. When executing a
transient list, transient steps are executed in a ascending numerical order. Steps that are not
defined are skipped.
The following entries can be found in the TRANSIENTS menu:
Entry Description
VOLT SURGE/SAG Voltage surges and sags are temporary changes in amplitude.
The output voltage will change from its present value to a user
specified value for a specified duration. (Sag if the value is
lower, surge if the value is higher.) After this period has expired,
the output voltage returns to a user specified end value. This
value may or may not be the same as the value present prior to
the start of the sag or surge.
VOLT SWEEP/STEP Voltage sweeps cause the output voltage to change from the
present value to a user specified end value at a specified rate of
change. A voltage step on the other hand is an instantaneous
change in output voltage. The new value will be held for the
duration period specified by the user. The final output voltage
value of a sweep and a step transient step should be different
than the value at the start of the transient step or no change in
output value will occur.
FREQ SWEEP/STEP This transient type is similar to a voltage sweep/step except it
affects the frequency. Refer to the previous paragraph.
VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP This transient type combines the previous two types into a
single step. The effect is that of changing the output voltage and
frequency simultaneously.
Note: While this transient is programmed as a single transient
step, two list entries are required to store this information. As
such, every VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP used will consume two
list entries at a time.
START/VIEW SEQUENCE This entry allows the user to switch to the transient execution
menu. This menu provides a list of all available transient list
steps and their sequence numbers. From this menu, transient
list execution can be started.
The same menu can be used to view or edit any available
transient list step or erase a step using the backspace key.
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4.2.6.1 VOLT SURGE/SAG sub menu
Figure 4-12: VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG SETUP screen
The Voltage surge and sag screen shown in Figure 4-12 can be reached from the transient
screen as follows:
1. Scroll to the VOLT SURGE/SAG entry using the up and down cursor keys.
2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the VOLT SURGE/SAG screen.
The VOLT SURGE/SAG screen has several data fields. All data fields that are blank to the right
of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this screen.
The EVENT # is the last data field to be filled. Entering the event data field will cause the display
to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made.
The VOLT/SURGE/SAG screen has the following fields:
START ø This field will show the start phase angle of the voltage transient
in degrees. Only one start phase angle per transient sequence
is allowed. The start phase angle must be in the first transient
event in the list. The start phase angle is not valid for DC
transients. If no start phase angle is required, this field can be
set to RANDOM by pressing the BACKSPACE (<-) key on the
decimal keypad.
GO TO VOLT This field will set the voltage level during the transient duration
in volts
DUR SCALE Duration scale default is time in seconds. Use the Shuttle knob
to select CYCLES if desired. Note that durations expressed in
cycles may cause rounding errors if the period of the selected
frequency setting is not an integer number of mss. Thus, for 50
Hz applications, no rounding errors occur but for 60 Hz, the
16.66¯ ms period will cause a rounding error when converted.
The Duration scale selection affects both the DURATION and
END DELAY parameters.
DURATION Duration is the time the output voltage level will dwell at the GO
TO VOLT level. The DUR SCALE defines the time scale of this
parameter in CYCLES or SECONDS
END VOLT This is the output voltage level at the end of the transient
EVENT and after a time specified by the DURATION
END DELAY This is the time delay the voltage level will stay at the END
VOLT level before it proceeds with the next transient event or
completes the transient.
FUNCTION [iX Series only] This field can be used to select the waveshape
to be used during this step of the transient sequence. Each step
can use a different waveshape from the available library of 50
user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The
output waveshape changes upon entry into each step and
remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default
waveshape is always the SINE (sinewave).
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REPEAT This is the number of times the SURGE/SAG transient event
will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the
transient program. Note that the number of times the transient
event is generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1. Leave this
value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is
required.
EVENT # This must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data
fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT #. The
EVENT # takes a value from 1 to 99. The EVENT # defines the
order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event
transient. It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to
allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example,
space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will
cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen.
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4.2.6.2 VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP sub menu
Figure 4-13: VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen
The Voltage sweep and step screen shown in Figure 4-13 can be reached from the transient
screen as follows:
1. Scroll to the VOLT SWEEP/STEP entry using the up and down keys.
2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP screen.
The VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP screen has several data fields. All data fields that are blank to the
right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this
screen. The EVENT # is the last data field to be filled. Entering the event data field will cause the
display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made.
The VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP screen has the following fields:
START This field will show the start phase angle of the voltage transient
in degrees. Only one start phase angle per transient sequence
is allowed. The start phase angle must be in the first transient
event in the list. The start phase angle is not valid for DC
transient.
END VOLT This is the output voltage level at the end of the transient event
in volts.
DUR SCALE Duration scale default is time in seconds. Use the Shuttle knob
to select CYCLES if desired. Note that durations expressed in
cycles may cause rounding errors if the period of the selected
frequency setting is not an integer number of mss. Thus, for 50
Hz applications, no rounding errors occur but for 60 Hz, the
16.66¯ ms period will cause a rounding error when converted.
The Duration scale selection affects both the DURATION and
END DELAY parameters.
DURATION Duration is the time it will take for the output voltage to reach
the END VOLT level. As such, “Duration” will define the slew
rate of the output voltage for the event. A duration of 0 seconds
will cause the output voltage to reach the end voltage
immediately. The DUR SCALE defines the time parameter
CYCLES or SECONDS
END DELAY This is the time delay the voltage level will stay at END VOLT
before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes
the transient.
FUNCTION [iX Series only] This field can be used to select the wave shape
to be used during this step of the transient sequence. Each step
can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50
user-defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The
output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and
remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default wave
shape is always the SINE (sine wave).
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REPEAT This is the number of times the VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP
transient event will repeat before it will proceed to the next
event or exit the transient program. Note that the number of
times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT +
1. Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in
the list is required.
EVENT # This must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data
fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT #. The
EVENT # takes a value from 1 to 99. The EVENT # defines the
order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event
transient. It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to
allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example,
space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will
cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen.
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4.2.6.3 FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP sub menu
Figure 4-14: FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen
The Voltage sweep and step screen shown in Figure 4-14 can be reached from the transient
screen as follows:
1. Scroll to the FREQ SWEEP/STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys.
2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen.
The FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen has several data fields. All data fields that are blank to the
right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this
screen. The EVENT # is the last data field to be filled. Entering the event data field will cause the
display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made.
The FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen has the following fields:
DURATION Duration is amount of the time the output frequency will take to
reach the END FREQ level. Duration will define the slew rate of
the output frequency for the event. A duration of 0 seconds will
cause the output frequency to reach the end frequency
immediately.
END FREQ This is the output frequency at the end of the transient event in
Hz.
END DELAY This is the time delay the frequency will stay at END FREQ
before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes
the transient.
FUNCTION [iX Series only] This field can be used to select the waveshape
to be used during this step of the transient sequence. Each step
can use a different waveshape from the available library of 50
user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The
output waveshape changes upon entry into each step and
remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default
waveshape is always the SINE (sinewave).
REPEAT This is the number of times the FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP
transient will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or
exit the transient. The number of times the transient event is
generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1. Leave this value at zero
if only one execution of this event in the list is required.
EVENT # This must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data
fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT #. The
EVENT # takes value from 1 to 99. The EVENT # defines the
order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event
transient. It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to
allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example,
space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will
cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen.
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4.2.6.4 VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP sub menu
Figure 4-15: VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP screen
The Volt/freq sweep/step screen shown in Figure 4-15 can be reached from the transient screen
as follows:
1. Scroll to the VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys.
2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen.
The VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen has several data fields. All data fields that are blank to
the right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this
screen. The EVENT # is the last data field to be filled. Entering the event data field will cause the
display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made.
The VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP screen has the following fields:
DURATION Duration is the amount of time the output voltage and frequency
will take to reach the END FREQ and END VOLT levels.
Duration will define the slew rate of the output voltage and
frequency for the event. A duration of 0 seconds will cause the
output voltage and frequency to reach their end value
immediately.
END FREQ This is the output frequency at the end of the transient event in
Hz.
END VOLT This is the output voltage at the end of the transient event in
volts.
END DELAY This is the time delay the output frequency and voltage will stay
at END FREQ and END VOLT before proceeding with the next
transient event or completing the transient.
FUNCTION [iX Series only] This field can be used to select the wave shape
to be used during this step of the transient sequence. Each step
can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50
user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The
output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and
remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default wave
shape is always the SINE (sine wave).
REPEAT This is the number of times the VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY
SWEEP/STEP transient will repeat before it will proceed to the
next event or exit the transient. The number of times the
transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1. Leave
this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is
required.
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EVENT # This must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data
fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT #. The
EVENT # takes value from 1 to 99. The EVENT # defines the
order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event
transient. It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to
allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example,
space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will
cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen.
4.2.6.5 START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE sub menu
Figure 4-16: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen
The START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen is used to control transient execution. It
also provides an overview of available transient list events. This list appears in the order they
were assigned event numbers. Editing an existing event can be accomplished from this screen
by positioning the cursor on the event to be edited and pressing the ENTER key. This method
can also be used to review the parameters of a previously entered event.
The START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen has the following fields:
START / ABORT The START field is used to start a transient execution. When
the cursor is positioned on the START field and the ENTER key
is pressed, transient execution starts. The output relay must be
closed or an error message will appear and the transient will not
start.
Once a transient is in progress, this field changes to ABORT
and can be used to abort a transient in progress. If the transient
completes execution, the field reverts back to START.
PAUSE / RESUME The PAUSE field may be used to suspend execution of a
transient list in progress. If the cursor is on the PAUSE field and
the ENTER key is pressed, the transient is suspended and this
field changes to RESUME. Pressing the ENTER key again will
cause the transient list to resume execution from the point
where it was suspended.
REPEAT # This field determines the number of times a transient list is
repeated. The default value is zero, which means the
programmed list runs only once. The range for this field is from
0 through 99999. This repeat function should not be confused
with the REPEAT function available for individual events. The
event specific repeat value will cause only that event to be
repeated, not the entire list.
CLEAR SEQ Moving the cursor to this field and pressing the ENTER key will
cause the entire programmed transient list to be erased. Be
careful not to press ENTER accidentally while on this field as
you will loose the programmed transient list. Note that a list may
be stored as part of the front panel setup in the nonvolatile
memory registers.
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4.2.7 WAVEFORMS Menu [iX Series only]
Figure 4-17: WAVEFORMS menu
The WAVEFORMS menu is available on the iX Series only. If your unit is an i Series, pressing
the WAVE key on the front panel function keypad has no effect. The WAVEFORMS menu allows
selection of the wave shape for each phase individually or all phases at once. For three phase
versions of the iX Series, the mode is determined by the phase coupling. If only a single phase is
selected in the top right corner of the display (øA, øB or øC), the selected wave shape will be
applied to that phase. If all phases are selected (phase coupling), the selected waveform will
apply to all three phases.
For single-phase versions of the iX Series, the phase coupling is always set to phase A, so
pressing the PHASE button has no effect.
The following fields are available in the WAVEFORMS menu:
CLIP LEVEL This parameter determines the amount of total harmonic
distortion of the built-in CLIPPED sine wave waveform. The
range is 0 % through 20 % THD.
Note that changing the distortion level of the CLIPPED sine
wave while the CLIPPED sinewave is used on the output of one
or more phases, forces the output of the AC Source to be
dropped momentarily. To avoid this, make sure none of the
phases is using the CLIPPED sinewave function when changing
the clip level.
GROUP The group field displays the currently selected waveform group.
The iX Series provides four groups of 50 user defined
waveforms each for a total of 200 waveforms. Only one group
can be active at a time however. This field only displays the
selected waveform group. It cannot be used to change the
actual group selected. Group selection must occur at power up
and is done from the INITIAL SETUP 3 screen. See section
4.2.11.3 for details.
MODE The mode field determines the operation mode of the
WAVEFORMS display screen. Available options for this field
are:
PROG: This mode is used to change the programmed
wave shape function on the selected phase. This is also the
default mode of operation.
VIEW(T): This mode can be used to display any of the
available user defined waveforms in a time domain display.
Previewing a waveform can be useful if you are unsure about
the nature of the waveform that was stored.
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VIEW(F): This mode can be used to display any of the
available user defined waveforms in a frequency domain
display. Waveform data is shown by harmonic amplitude and
phase relative to the fundamental frequency. Previewing a
waveform can be useful if you are unsure about the nature of
the waveform that was stored.
SINE The SINE is a standard waveform that is always available. It
does not consume any of the user defined waveform registers
and is always displayed in the waveform list. A right arrow
indicates the waveform is presently selected for the phase. If
the cursor is moved to this field, the ENTER key will execute the
selected MODE. If the mode is set to PROG, pressing ENTER
while the cursor is on the SINE entry will select the sine wave
for the phase shown in the top right corner of the display.
Note that the VIEW modes are not available for any of the three
standard waveforms.
SQUARE The SQUARE is a standard waveform that is always available.
It does not consume any of the user defined waveform registers
and is always displayed in the waveform list. A right arrow
indicates the waveform is presently selected for the phase. If
the cursor is moved to this field, the ENTER key will execute the
selected MODE. If the mode is set to PROG, pressing ENTER
while the cursor is on the SQUARE entry will select the square
wave for the phase shown in the top right corner of the display.
Note that the VIEW modes are not available for any of the three
standard waveforms.
CLIPPED The CLIPPED is a standard waveform that is always available.
It does not consume any of the user defined waveform registers
and is always displayed in the waveform list. A right arrow
indicates the waveform is presently selected for the phase. If
the cursor is moved to this field, the ENTER key will execute the
selected MODE. If the mode is set to PROG, pressing ENTER
while the cursor is on the CLIPPED entry will select the clipped
sine wave for the phase shown in the top right corner of the
display. The amount of clipping is determined by the CLIP
LEVEL field.
Note that the VIEW modes are not available for any of the three
standard waveforms.
USER DEFINED A list of user defined waveforms appears immediately below the
three standard waveforms. If no user-defined waveforms were
downloaded to the iX Series AC source, this list will be blank.
User defined waveforms can be given a symbolic name of up to
twelve characters. The use of any of the three standard
waveform names (SINE, SQUARE and CLIPPED) should be
avoided, as it will be rejected by the iX controller.
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A right arrow indicates the waveform is presently selected for
the phase. If the cursor is moved to this field, the ENTER key
will execute the selected MODE. If the mode is set to PROG,
pressing ENTER while the cursor is on the user defined entry
will select the custom waveform for the phase shown in the top
right corner of the display.
If the MODE is set to either VIEW option, the waveform data
under the cursor will be displayed when the ENTER key is
pressed. Press the ENTER key again to return to the
WAVEFORMS menu.
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4.2.8 ADVANCE MEAS. Menu [iX Series only]
This entry in the MENU 2 screen displays the HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS screen which is
covered in section 0. This field can be used in lieu of the MEAS key to directly bring up the
advanced measurements screens.
4.2.9 APPLICATIONS Menu
Figure 4-18: APPLICATIONS menu
The APPLICATIONS menu provides access to the optional application specific pre-programmed
test sequences. Since these test sequences are optional, this menu may have no choices if
none of the options are installed. The following entries may be found in the APPLICATIONS
menu:
Entry Description
MIL-STD 704 Test sequence for MIL standard 704 AC and DC tests.
OMNI OPTION This entry selects the OMNI control menu. The OMNI option
provides a lumped reference impedance for use in IEC 1000-33 Flicker test applications. The iX Series also provides
programmable impedance, so, in most cases, the OMNI option
is not required. For the i Series, the OMNI impedance is
available as an option. If the OMNI option is installed, this
screen allows the impedance to be ENGAGED or BYPASSED.
RTCA/DO-160 Test sequence for RTCA DO160 commercial aviation AC and
DC tests.
IEC-1000-4-11 Test sequences for IEC 1000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Variations
test standard.
IEC-1000-4-13 Test sequence for IEC 1000-4-13 Harmonics and Inter
harmonics test standard.
WH METER Watt Hour meter measurement option. Tracks energy usage
over a period of time and calculates Watt Hours used.
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4.2.10 SETUP REGISTERS Menu
Figure 4-19: SETUP REGISTERS menu
The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows the user to store and recall complete instrument setups,
including transient program lists. A total of 16 non-volatile setup registers is available, numbered
sequentially from 0 through 15.
The following entries can be found in the SETUP REGISTERS menu:
Entry Description
SAVE REGISTER Save present instrument setup to a register number selected by
the user. The numeric data entry keypad should be used to
enter a number between 0 and 15. Once the ENTER key is
pressed, all settings are saved. A message will appear at the
bottom of the screen to confirm the save operation.
RECALL REGISTER Recall instrument setup from a register number selected by the
user. The numeric data entry keypad should be used to enter a
number between 0 and 15. Once the ENTER key is pressed,
all settings are recalled. A message will appear at the bottom of
the screen to confirm the recall operation.
VIEW/EDIT REGISTER The View/Edit entry can be used to display the contents of a
setup register before it is recalled. After the user enters a
register number to view or edit and presses the ENTER key, the
PROGRAM screen will appear. All parameters that will be
changed by recalling the register will be blinking. If ENTER is
pressed again, the register will be recalled and the new values
take effect. To edit the register content, change all parameters
that need to be changed. Pressing ENTER will save the new
values and make them active.
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4.2.11 UTILITY Menus
Figure 4-20: UTILITY menus
The UTILITY menus provide access to less frequently used setup items. There is no connection
between the various entries in the UTILITY menu other than there is no other logical place to put
them. The following entries can be found in the UTILITY menu:
Entry Description
UTILITY 1
GPIB/RS232 SETUP This entry provides access to the setup parameters for either
the IEEE-488, RS232C, USB or LAN interface. All parameters
are saved in non-volatile memory so there is rarely a need to
change these values.
VOLT/CURR CONTROL The voltage and current control menu can be used to select the
voltage range pair, the current limit method, the voltage sense
source, and the number of output phases (only in three phase
systems with Mode-iX option).
The standard available voltage range pairs are 150 Vac and
300 Vac in AC mode or 200 Vdc and 400 Vdc in DC mode.
The two current limit choices are Constant Voltage and
Constant Current. Constant Voltage mode will maintain the set
voltage at the output until the load current exceeds the current
limit setting at which time the voltage will be dropped to zero.
This effectively shuts off the AC source output in case of an
overload condition. This mode has user programmable trip
delay which is located in the same menu.
Constant Current mode will maintain the load current at the
maximum level set by the current limit value, even if the
maximum power level is exceeded. This is done by reducing
the voltage as needed. As such, the voltage will be reduced
from the set level down to zero depending on the load
requirement. This mode is useful for starting up motor or
capacitor loads that may require a high inrush current. This
mode also has a user programmable trip delay.
Voltage sensing for regulation and measurement can be
selected for internal or external. External voltage sensing can
compensate for voltage drops caused by load cable impedance.
To achieve the best output regulation select external sense and
connect the voltage sense wires at the load.
The number of outputs in a multibox system with the Mode-iX
option can be switched between one for 15000 VA single
phase, and three for 5000 VA per phase, three phase. If the
Mode-iX option is not installed, the number of outputs is fixed.
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INITIAL SETUP The initial setup menu can be used to determine the AC source
settings at power up. CAUTION: The initial setup can be used
to power up the AC source with the output on and a high
voltage present at the output. For normal situations, this is not
recommended due to the potential danger to operators. It is
recommended that the initial voltage be set low and/or the
output relay be programmed to OFF for most situations.
LIMIT SETUP The Limit menu shows the frequency, voltage and current limit
capabilities of the AC source. Any attempt to program the
output beyond these limits will result in a “-222 Data Out of
Range error”. Note that these limits are hardware determined
and cannot be changed by the user. They are shown for
reference only.
UTILITY 2
CONFIGURATION The Configuration menu shows the installed options. This
screen is for reference only and no fields can be changed by
the user.
LANETWORK SETUP Displays or sets LAN interface settings. If the LAN option is
present, this screen may be used to view or change LAN
parameters. The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed.
IP and Gateway addresses are normally assigned by the
network DCHP server. Changes to the other fields can be made
by pressing the SET button first. The indicator in the top right
hand of the screen will change from “NC” to “SET”. Note that
any setting changes made won’t take effect till after the unit has
been powered down and back up.
To set the LAN interface to AUTO IP mode, set the IP and
Gateway address to all zeros. This will cause the IP to be
requested from the network the next time power is cycled. To
manually set the IP and Gateway address, enter the address
from the keypad.
The Port address is normally set to 5025. The number of host
bits is a function of the network address range.
To reset the LAN to its default configuration, select the MAC
Address and press the SET key followed by ENTER key.
Confirm with the ENTER key.
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ELAPSED TIME The elapsed time screen, when selected from the UTILITY
menu, will appear for about 3 seconds. The elapsed time shown
is the cumulative amount of time the power source has been on
from its initial build. This value is read only and cannot be
changed by the user.
The same screen also displays the internal AC source ambient
temperature in degrees C.
VIEWING ANGLE The viewing angle can be used to change the contrast ratio of
the LCD display. The range of the viewing angle parameter is
from -10 to +10. Setting the right viewing angle is matter of
personal taste. Set this parameter to a value that is most
comfortable for the user.
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4.2.11.1 GPIB/RS232 (incl. USB/LAN) SETUP menu
Figure 4-21: GPIB/RS232 SETUP menu
The GPIB/RS232 SETUP menu may be used to change the interface parameter settings for
both the IEEE-488 interface and the RS232, USB or LAN serial interface. The number of
interfaces available will depend on the specific model and options as well as the time of
manufacture. Older i/iX models do not offer USB or LAN interfaces. Newer models can be
equipped with as many as 4 different interfaces although only one can be used at the same time.
Refer to the iX Series Programming Manual P/N 7000-982 distributed in Adobe PDF format on
the same CD ROM as this user manual for more details on using the RS232, USB or LAN
interface.
The following parameters can be set from this menu:
GPIB ADDRESS Sets the IEEE-488 address used by the AC source. The
address value can be set from 0 through 31. Address 0 is often
reserved for the IEEE-488 controller. The factory setting is
address 1. Once changed, the IEEE-488 address is retained in
nonvolatile memory.
RS232 BAUDRATE This field can be used to set the RS232 baud rate to either
9600, 19,200, 38,400, 57600 or 115,200 baud. The baud rate
set on the AC source must match the one programmed for the
communications port of the controller. Baud rates higher than
115200 are provided for the USB and LAN interface modes
only. The same setting is used for USB and LAN modes. For
use with either USB or LAN, the baud rate in this screen must
be set to 460800. See UTILITY 2 screen for other LAN setup
parameters.
RS232 DATA This field is used to set the number of data bits to either 7 or 8.
Factory setting is 8 bits. This value must match the number of
data bits set on the communications port of the controller.
RS232 PARITY This field is used to set the parity. Available options are Even
(E), Odd (O) or no parity (N). Factory setting is No parity. This
value must match the parity set on the communications port of
the controller. For USB or LAN use, always use factory settings.
RS232 STPBITS This field is used to set the number of stop bits used on the
serial port. Available options are 1 or 2 bits. Factory setting is 1
stop bit. This value must match the parity set on the
communications port of the controller. For USB or LAN use,
always use factory settings.
The number of start bits is always fixed to 1 bit.
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4.2.11.2 VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu
Figure 4-22: VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu
The VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu may be used to set output voltage and
current control parameters. These parameters are not frequently changed in the normal
operation of the AC source and are thus located on the UTILITY rather than the PROGRAM
menu.
The following options are available in this menu:
ALC MODE Automatic Level Control of programmed output voltage. This
mode will use the internal voltage measurements to adjust the
output voltage continuously as needed. This effectively
increases the output accuracy and regulation beyond what is
possible with ALC off.
There are three settings for the ALC mode, ON, REG and OFF.
ON: If ALC is ON, any event or load condition that prevents
the power source from regulating the programmed voltage will
cause it to trip the output off and generate a –801, “Output
Voltage Fault”. There may be situations where it is desirable to
continue driving the load even if the programmed voltage
cannot be maintained.
REG: In the REG (Regulate) mode ALC will regulate the
output but not trip the output if for some reason it can’t.
OFF: If the ALC is set OFF, no additional regulation is
performed by the controller other than the hardware control
loop.
Note that if the current limit mode is set to CC (Constant
Current) and the ALC is ON, the output will not trip off if the load
current is at the programmed current limit forcing the unit into
the cc operating mode which requires the voltage to be reduced
from the set value.
Note: The Automatic Voltage Level Control (ALC) mode is mutually exclusive with the
Programmable Impedance function of the iX. One must be turned off the enable the
other.
OL MODE This field is used to select constant current (CC) or constant
voltage (CV) mode. The constant current mode will limit the
maximum amount of current drawn by the load to the set value.
The voltage will be reduced as needed after the trip delay time
to maintain the level of programmed current.
The constant voltage mode will maintain the set voltage as long
as the current drawn by the load does not exceed the current
limit programmed. If the current limit is exceeded, the output will
be shut off after the trip delay time.
TRIP DELAY The trip delay field may be used to set the amount of time to
hold off the current limit trip point. The minimum amount of time
is 100 ms or 0.1 sec. The maximum amount of time is 5.00 sec.
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VOLT SENSE This field selects the internal or external sense line inputs.
Internal sense does not require the external sense lines to be
connected as sensing occurs at the output relay of the AC
source. For best results, connect the external sense lines and
select the EXT sense mode in this field. This will compensate
for voltage drop in the cables to the load. The measurements
are also taken at the sense points, so the external sense mode
should be used for best measurement results.
NO. OUTPUT This field is only accessible if the phase mode option is
installed. It allows the number of output phases to be toggled
between single and three-phase mode. In single-phase mode,
all power is available on phase A. The Mode-iX option is
available to route all power to a single output terminal pair.
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4.2.11.3 INITIAL SETUP menu
Figure 4-23: INITIAL SETUP menus
Any time the AC source is powered up, the output will reflect the values stored as the INITIAL
setup values. This allows the unit to be powered up in a known state at all times. The INITIAL
values can be set in the INITIAL SETUP menus.
The initial setup can be used to power up the AC source with the output on and a high voltage
present at the output. For normal situations, this is not recommended due to the potential danger
to the operator. It is recommended that the initial voltage be set low and/or the output relay be
programmed to OFF for most situations.
The following fields are provided in the INITIAL SETUP menus:
Entry Description
INITIAL SETUP 1
VOLTAGE Sets the power-on AC voltage for AC and AC+DC modes or the
DC voltage for DC mode.
CURR LIMIT Sets the power-on current limit value.
FREQ Sets the power-on frequency value.
PHASE Sets the power-on frequency for phase A with respect to an
external sync signal. If the internal oscillator is used (default)
this setting has no effect.
INITIAL SETUP 2
VOLT RANGE Sets the power-on voltage range value. The available choices
are determined by the VOLT PAIR selected in the
VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu.
VOLT MODE Sets the power-on voltage mode. Available settings are AC
mode, DC mode or AC+DC mode [iX Series only].
OL MODE Sets the power-on overload mode. Available settings are
Constant Current (CC) or Constant Voltage (CV) mode.
OUTPUT RELAY Sets the power-on state of the output relay. Available settings
are ON or OFF.
INITIAL SETUP 3
VOLT SENSE Sets the power-on state of the voltage sense mode. Available
settings are Internal (INT) or External (EXT).
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WAVE GROUP [iX Series only] Sets the user defined waveform group that will
be loaded at power on. Available groups are 0, 1, 2 and 3. Each
group can contain up to 50 user-defined waveforms. A
waveform group can only be loaded at power up. To change
groups, you must change this field to the desired new group
and cycle the power to the AC source or issue a *RST
command over one bus.
CLOCK MODE Sets the clock source used at power up. Available settings are
Stand Alone (STAND), MASTER, and SLAVE.
NO. OUTPUT [iX Series only] Sets the phase mode at power up. Available
options are determined by the presence of the phase mode
option. If the phase mode option is installed, available options
are single phase mode (ONE), three phase mode (THREE) or
last used phase mode (LAST). If the phase mode option is not
installed, this field is either fiXed to ONE or THREE.
VOLT ALC Determines ALC mode at power on. The ALC mode adjusts the
output voltage based on internal voltage measurement system
and provides enhanced output regulation and accuracy.
Available settings are ON, OFF or REG.
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4.2.11.4 LIMIT SETUP screen
Figure 4-24:LIMIT SETUP menu
The limit setup screen is not a menu but only serves to inform the user of the hardware
capabilities of the AC source. The cursor can be moved to any of the fields in this screen but
none of these fields can be changed. The following information is provided on this screen:
Entry Description
VOLTAGE Maximum AC rms or DC voltage available in the high voltage
range.
CUR LIMIT Maximum AC rms current limit available in the low voltage
range.
FREQ LO Lowest possible fundamental frequency that can be
programmed.
FREQ HI Highest possible fundamental frequency that can be
programmed.
PHASE C Phase angle of phase C with respect to phase A in three phase
mode. If the AC source is a single phase model, this field will
shown 0°. If the AC source is a split phase model, this field will
shown 180°.
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4.2.11.5 CONFIGURATION SETUP screens
Figure 4-25: CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus
The configuration setup screen is not a menu but only serves to inform the user of the software
options installed in the AC source. The cursor can be moved to any of the fields in this screen
but none of these fields can be changed. The following information is provided on this screen:
Entry Description
CONFIGURATION SETUP 1
NO. OUTPUT Displays the phase mode option. SELECT indicates the phase
mode option is installed and the user can select between single
and three phase modes of operation.
FIXED indicates the phase mode option is not installed and only
single phase or three phase mode of operation is possible.
ADVANCE [iX models only] This field indicates the presence of advanced
capabilities for waveform generation and measurement analysis
are present.
DO160 Indicates the presence of the RTCA DO160 test option. If this
option is installed, this field will show ON. If this option is not
installed, this field will show N/A (not available).
MIL704 Indicates the presence of the MIL/STD-704 Revision D and E
test option. If this option is installed, this field will show ON. If
this option is not installed, this field will show N/A (not
available).
CONFIGURATION SETUP 2
IEC 4-11 Indicates the presence of the IEC 61000-4-11 test option. If this
option is installed, this field will show ON. If this option is not
installed, this field will show N/A (not available).
IEC 4-13 Indicates the presence of the IEC 61000-4-13 test option. If this
option is installed, this field will show ON. If this option is not
installed, this field will show N/A (not available).
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CLOCK/LOCK Indicates the presence of the -LKS clock and lock auxiliary
option. For units without -LKS, this field is set to N/A. For units
with the -LKS option installed, this field is set to ON. Note that
master unit (with -LKM) also has this field set to N/A.
WH METER Indicates the presence of the Watt Hour Meter option.
CONFIGURATION SETUP 3
MS704 Indicates the presence of the MIL/STD-704 Revision A through
F test option. If this option is installed, this field will show ON. If
this option is not installed, this field will show N/A (not
available). This field is available on Series II i/iX systems only.
ABD Indicates the presence of the ABD0100.1.8 test option. If this
option is installed, this field will show ON. If this option is not
installed, this field will show N/A (not available).
LF Indicates the presence of the Low Frequency limit option. If this
option is set, the maximum frequency that can be programmed
is 500 Hz.
SYSTEM This field sets the controller for the correct multi box system
model configuration.
If this field is set incorrectly, the current limit scaling and current
measurement will be off by a factor of three. This field is
protected and cannot be changed unless the optional MB
configuration has been enabled.
MB Indicates the presence of the Multi-box option. If this option is
set, the SYSTEM field (above) can be changed to
accommodate reconfiguration of the iX system. If this option is
not set, the SYSTEM configuration is fixed and cannot be
changed by the user.
NOTE: If the MB option is enabled, great care MUST be taken to set the correct SYSTEM
setting for the configured hardware. Failing do so will result in incorrect operation
of the iX power system and could even result in damage of iX or the equipment
under test.
NOTE: Options –A350, AMD24 and –B787 are only visible using the *OPT? Bus command and do
not have a visible field in the configuration screen for firmware revisions lower than 4.60. For
FW revision of 4.60 or higher, see CONFIGURATION SETUP 4 screen.
CONFIGURATION SETUP 4
(Models with FW 4.60 or higher only)
Note that the fourth configuration screen is only available on models with firmware revision 4.60
or higher. For units with older models, refer to the CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 screen.
MB This entry was moved from CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 to
CONFIGURATION SETUP 4. Its purpose remains the same.
For details, see CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 manual section on
previous page.
MANUAL This field is ON for iM models only. For i and iX models, it is set
to N/A.
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OPT0, OPT1, OPT2 This field indicates the presence of the following three options:
OPT0 = A350 Avionics option (-A350)
OPT1 = AMD24 Avionics option (-AMD)
OPT2 = B787 Avionics option (-B787)
The scroll through the three available OPTn fields, use the
shuttle. ON indicates the option is present, N/A indicates the
option is not installed.
LAN This field indicates the presence of the LAN Ethernet interface
option. ON indicates the option is present, N/A indicates the
option is not installed.
SNK This field indicates the presence of the Current Sink
regenerative mode option. This field does not apply to iM/i/iX
series models and is always set to N/A.
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