BK Precision 9172, 9173, 9181, 9182, 9183 Instruction Manual

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Model: 9171, 9172, 9173, 9174, 9181, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185
Programmable DC Power Supplies
USER MANUAL
Safety Summary
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power, follow the installation instructions and become familiar with the operating instructions for this instrument.
If this device is damaged or something is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed to ensure safe operation as well as maintain the meter in a safe condition.
GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. This instrument is grounded through the ground conductor of the supplied, three­conductor ac power cable. The power cable must be plugged into an approved three-co nduc t or electr ical out let. Do not alter the ground connection. Without the protective ground connection, all accessible conductive parts (including control knobs) can render an electric shock. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable must meet IEC safety standards.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Disconnect the power cord before removing the instrument covers and replacing components. Under certain conditions, even with the power cable removed, dangerous voltages may exist. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJ UST ALONE
Do not attempt any internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to this instrument. Return the instrument to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING and CAUTION statements, such as the following
examples, denote a hazard and appear throughout this manual. Follow all instructions contained in these statements.
A WARNING statement calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in injury or death to personnel.
Do not alter the ground connection. Without the protective ground connection, all accessible conductive parts (including control knobs) can render an electric shock. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet IEC safety standards.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, disconnect power cord before removing covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Before connecting the line cord to the AC mains, check the rear panel AC line voltage indicator. Applying a line voltage other than the indicated voltage can destroy the AC line fuses. For continued fire protection, replace fuses only with those of the specified voltage and current ratings.
This product uses components which can be damaged by electro­static discharge (ESD). To avoid damage, be sure to follow proper procedures for handling, storing and transporting parts and subassemblies which contain ESD
A CAUTION statement calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
-sensitive components.
This product is subject to Directive
Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) , and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize your local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The power supplies models 9171, 9172, 9173, 9174, 9181, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185 meet the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnet Compat ibility Directive with the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive
- EN61010-1: 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1: General requirements
EMC Directive
- EN 61000-3-2: 2006
- EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005
- EN 61000-4-2: 1995+A1: 1998+A2: 2001
- EN61000-4-3: 2006+A1: 2008
- EN61000-4-4: 2004
- EN61000-4-5: 2006
- EN61000-4-6: 2007
- EN61000-4-11: 2004
- EN 61326-1: 2006
Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
instrument.
Safety Symbols
Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to
Chassis (earth ground) symbol.
On (Power). This is the In position of the power switch when instrument is ON.
Off (Power). This is the Out position of the power switch when instrument is OFF.
On (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.
Off (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.
Table of Contents
1 General Information ........................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview ................................................................ 1
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................. 2
1.3 Front Panel Overview........................................................... 3
Front Panel Description ................................................................. 5
1.4 Rear Panel Overview ............................................................ 6
Rear Panel Description .................................................................. 8
1.5 Optional Accessories ............................................................ 8
Interface Card Options .................................................................. 8
Rack mount Options...................................................................... 9
1.6 Display Overview ................................................................. 9
Display Description ..................................................................... 10
1.7 Installing Optional Interface Cards .................................... 10
How to Install Interface Cards ..................................................... 11
Removing Interface Cards ........................................................... 12
1.8 Rackmount Installation ...................................................... 13
2 Getting Started .................................................................... 18
2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements ................................ 18
Input Power ................................................................................. 18
Fuse Requirements ...................................................................... 18
2.2 Line Voltage Selection ........................................................ 19
2.3 Output Connections ........................................................... 21
2.4 Preliminary Check .............................................................. 23
Output Check .............................................................................. 25
Check Model and Firmware Version ........................................... 27
3 Front Panel Operation ...................................................... 28
3.1 Menu Options .................................................................... 28
How to Access the Menu ............................................................. 29
3.2 Remote Interface Setup ..................................................... 32
USB Interface (virtual COM) ........................................................ 32
GPIB Interface ............................................................................. 34
Ethernet (LAN) Interface ............................................................. 34
RS-232 and RS-485 Interface (Optional) ..................................... 35
3.3 Adjusting LCD Display, Key Lock, Key Sound ...................... 39
LCD Backlight Timer .................................................................... 39
Key Lock ...................................................................................... 39
Disabling Key Sound .................................................................... 40
3.4 Restore to Factory Default ................................................. 41
3.5 Configure Voltage and Current Output .............................. 43
Voltage and Current Limit Settings ............................................. 43
Configure Voltage and Current Output ....................................... 45
Slew Rate Configuration ............................................................. 51
Output Timer Function ................................................................ 53
Measurement Average Setting ................................................... 55
3.6 Dual Channel Configurations ............................................. 55
Multi/Single Output Control ....................................................... 55
Series/Parallel Tracking Mode .................................................... 56
3.7 Remote Sense .................................................................... 57
3.8 LED and Low Current Test Modes ...................................... 62
LED Mode .................................................................................... 62
Low Current Mode ...................................................................... 64
3.9 Output Protection .............................................................. 66
Configure OVP ............................................................................. 66
Configure OCP ............................................................................. 67
3.10 Save/Recall Output Settings .............................................. 68
3.11 Sequence Program Mode .................................................. 71
3.12 External Analog Control ..................................................... 72
3.13 Digital I/O ........................................................................... 77
INPUT .......................................................................................... 79
OUTPUT ...................................................................................... 80
3.14 Display Errors ..................................................................... 81
3.15 Connecting in Series and Parallel ....................................... 82
4 Remote Operation .............................................................. 83
4.1 Interface Connection ......................................................... 83
USB (Virtual COM) & RS-232 ....................................................... 83
GPIB ............................................................................................ 84
Ethernet (LAN) ............................................................................ 85
4.2 Remote Commands ........................................................... 90
Parameter Definitions ................................................................. 91
Remote Commands ..................................................................... 91
4.3 Sequence Programming ................................................... 134
Examples ................................................................................... 134
4.4 Multi Unit Programming .................................................. 138
Remote Commands via USB ...................................................... 139
5 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. 150
General ..................................................................................... 150
Remote Control ......................................................................... 152
6 Specifications ................................................................... 153
7 Calibration ......................................................................... 158
Access Calibration Menu ........................................................... 158
Requirements ............................................................................ 159
Current Calibration ................................................................... 159
Voltage Calibration ................................................................... 163
External Analog Input Calibration............................................. 165
Index ........................................................................................... 170
SERVICE INFORMATION ........................................................ 171
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY ................................. 172

1 General Information

1.1 Product Overview

The 917x and 918x series are high-performance dual range linear DC power supplies that provide clean and reliable power with high resolution and accuracy. All models are programmable via standard USB interface or optional RS232, GPIB and LAN interface. Interface cards and I/O cards come in a modular form factor. Selected models feature high voltage outputs or dual channels to provide series/parallel tracking functionality. All models include front and rear panel outputs for flexibility, and feature programmable list mode for storing and running customized test sequences. Additionally, a unique LED test mode function can be enabled for LED test applications requiring minimal inrush current out put. These power supplies are suitable for bench or rack mount operation with the available rack mount kit option.
Features
Single and dual output models with up to 210W output power
High accuracy and low noise output
Dual range output with automatic range selection (except of
high voltage models 9184 and 9185)
Fast transient response of < 50 μs of most models
Very low ripple and noise
LED test mode for low inrush current output
Programmable list mode for creating test sequences
Front and rear remote sense terminals for single output
models (except of high voltage models 9184 and 9185)
OVP, OCP, and OTP protection
Two interchangeable interface slots accepting any of the
following optional interface cards: LAN/GPIB, Digital I/O and Analog control, RS485, RS232
Standard USB interface (virtual COM)
Programmable voltage and current slew rates
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1.2 Package Contents

Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it. Unpack all items from the shipping carton, and check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transportation. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every power supply is shipped with the following contents:
917x/918x Power supply
User Manual
AC Power Cord
USB Type A to Type B Cable
Line fuse (for 115V or 230V operation)
Certificate of Calibration
Test Report
Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If anything is missing, please contact B&K Precision.
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1.3 Front Panel Overview

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Front Panel Description

Power ON/OFF button LCD display Esc / CLR button Menu button ISET button VSET button Decimal/LCL(Local) button Numeric keypad RCL (Recall) button OVP indicator OCP indicator RMT (Remote mode) indicator LOCK (Key lock) indicator Enter button Up, Down arrow keys Left, Right arrow keys
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1.4 Rear Panel Overview

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Model
Description
DRGL
GPIB/LAN interface card
DR1DIO
Single channel digital I/O and analog control card
DR2DIO
Dual channel digital I/O and analog control card
DRRS485
RS485 interface card
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Rear Panel Description

S1 interface slot (shown with optional LAN/GPIB interface card) S2 interface slot (shown with optional DIO/Analog interface card) USB interface Temperature controlled cooling fan(s) AC input fuse box Line input receptacle Rear panel outputs (++/--) and sense (+S/-S) terminals Shorting pins
Chassis ground

1.5 Optional Accessories

The following lists all optional accessories supported by the 917x/918x series power supplies.

Interface Card Options

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Rackmount kit for two 2U power supplies mounted side by side
DRRM3U1
Rackmount kit for single 3U power supply
Rackmount kit for two l 3U power supplies mounted side by side
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Rack mount Options

Rackmount kits are available for all 9 models. Refer to the following to determine your power supply rack mount size.
2U size: Models 9171, 9172, 9181 3U size: Models 9173, 9174, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185
DRRM2U1 Rackmount kit for single 2U power supply DRRM2U2
DRRM3U2

1.6 Display Overview

The main displays for single and dual channel models are shown below.
CV5 . 000 V1 . 000 A
Figure 9- Main Display
9 Voltage display (When output is OFF, it shows VSET voltage. When output is ON, it shows measured voltage)
Current display (When output is OFF, it shows ISET current. When output is ON, it shows measured current)
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Figure 10- Dual Channel Main Display

Display Description

Output Mode (CV, CC, OFF)
Selected channel indicators

1.7 Installing Optional Interface Cards

Five optional interface cards are available and can be installed in either the S1 or S2 slots. They are:
Option 1: GPIB/LAN Card
Adds GPIB and LAN interface
Option2: DIO/Analog Card (Single channel)
Adds digital I/O and External Analog Cont rol
Option 3: DIO/Analog Card (Dual channel)
Adds dual channel digital I/O and External Analog Control
Option 4: RS485 Card
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Option 5: RS232 Card
Adds RS-232 interface

How to Install Interface Cards

1. Power off the instrument and disconnect the AC power cord in the rear panel. Remove the back faceplate covering the S1 or S2 slot in the rear panel by removing the two screws on each side.
2. Make note of the metal notches that indicate where the card should slide into. Inside the slot, there are two rails (left and right side) where the card should slide smoothly into. The very back of the slot is a 48-pin female connector that should connect with the 48-pins on the back of the interface card.
3. The interface card should go right below the metal notches on both sides and fit in between the inner card rails, also on
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4. Place the two screws to tighten and secure the installed card.
5. Connect the power cord and turn on the power supply. The newly installed card will be detected during boot up, indicated next to S1: or S2: (depending on which slot the card is installed into).

Removing Interface Cards

1. Power off the instrument and disconnect the AC power cord
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the left and right
in the rear panel. Remove the two screws on each side of the installed interface card.
side of the interface card plate. When there is enough room,
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use the screwdriver to pry the top part of the card until the card has slid out with enough room to pull out the card by hand.
3. Be sure to ground yourself before pulling out or touching any parts of the printed board on the interface card.

1.8 Rackmount Installation

There are four rackmount kit options available for this series of power supplies: 2U size for single power supply, 2U size for two power supplies mounted side by side, 3U size for single power supply, 3U s ize f or two power supplies mounted side by side. The following step by step instructions will guide you in installing these optional rackmount kits onto the power supply for a standard 19-inch rack fitting. Models 9171, 9172, 9181: Follow instructions for 2U rackmount installation. Models 9173, 9174, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185: Follow instructions for 3U rackmount installation.
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2 Getting Started

2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements

Input Power

The rated AC input power source for powering the supplies must be within:
115V Operation:103.5V-126.5V 230V Operation: 207V - 253V
Frequency:47 Hz – 63 Hz Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure
that the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord, including the extension line, is compatible with t he r ated voltage/current and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply. Once verified, connect the cable firmly.
WARNING:
The included AC power cord is safety certified for this instrument operating in rated range. To change a cable or add an extension cable, be sure that it can meet the required power ratings for this instrument. Any misuse with wrong or unsafe cables will void the warranty.

Fuse Requirements

An AC input fuse is necessary when powering the instrument. Below is a table showing the required fuses for AC line input 115V and 230V operation for all models.
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