B&K Precision 9130 User Manual

MODEL 9130

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Model 9130

Triple Output Programmable DC Power Supply

Safety information

Please review the followin g s af et y precautions before operating our equipment.

General information

The following safety pr ecaut ions should be observed before using this product and any associated
instrumentations.

This product is intended for us e by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar
with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read an d fo l low all installation, operation,
and maintenance inform at ion carefully before using the product. Re fer to this manual for complete
product specifications.
If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product may be
impaired.

Before performing any ma intenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.

Protection from electric shock

Operators of this instrume nt must be protected from electric shock at all t i mes. The responsible body
must ensure that operator s ar e pr evented access and/or insulated from ever y connection point. In
some cases, connections mu s t be exposed to potential human contact.
Under these circumstances personnel must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric
shock. If the circuit is capabl e of o per ating at or above 1000 volts, no conducti ve part of the circuit may
be exposed.

Definition of users

Responsible body is the indiv idual or group responsible for the use and ma intenance of equipment is
operated within its specifi cations and operating limits, and for ensur i ng t hat operators are adequately
trained.
This product should only be used as intended. Users must be trained in electr ical safety procedures
and proper use of the instrument . Users must be protect ed from electric shock and contact with
hazardous live circuits.
Service is only to be performe d by qualified service personnel.

Safety symbols and terms

Connect it to safety earth ground using the wire recommended in the user manual.

The symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer to the operating
instructions located in the ma nual.

Complies with the essent i al requirements of the European direct ives.

Certification

We certify that this product met its published specifications at time of shipm ent from the factory.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5

2. QUICK START .............................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Front & Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Preliminary Checkout ..................................................................................................................... 7

3. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Supplemental Chara ct er ist ic s ...................................................................................................... 13

4. FRONT-PANEL OPERAT ION .................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Front-panel Operation Overview .................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Panel Description ......................................................................................................................... 15

4.3 VFD Description and Wiri ng Diagram .......................................................................................... 15

4.4 Menu Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 16

4.5 Panel Operation ........................................................................................................................... 17

4.6 Menu Function .............................................................................................................................. 19

5. REMOTE OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 24

5.1 Communication cabl e ................................................................................................................... 24

5.2 Communication between Power Supply and PC ......................................................................... 25

5.3 SCPI Command Over view ........................................................................................................... 26

5.3.1 Common IEEE488.2 commands .................................................................................................................... 26

5.3.2 Essential SCPI Commands ............................................................................................................................ 26

5.3.3 Nonstandard SC PI Commands ...................................................................................................................... 27

5.3.4 Simultaneous Control SCPI Commands (For firmware version 1.66 or above only) .................................... 28

5.4 SCPI Command Desc r iption ........................................................................................................ 30

5.4.1 SCPI Condition Register ................................................................................................................................ 30

5.4.2 SCPI Command Description .......................................................................................................................... 32

6. PV9130 SOFTWARE GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 40

6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 40

6.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 40

6.3 PV9130 basics ............................................................................................................................. 40

6.3.1 Save and Open ............................................................................................................................................... 42

6.3.2 Chart Description ........................................................................................................................................... 42

6.3.3 Status bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.4 Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 43

6.4.1 Configure the system ..................................................................................................................................... 43

6.4.2 Setting Voltage and C urrent ........................................................................................................................... 44

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6.5 Test sequence generation ......................................................................................................... 44

6.5.1 Quickset ......................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.5.2 Program ......................................................................................................................................................... 45

6.5.2 Go/NG ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

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