Gossen Metrawatt SSP 500 Series, SSP 1000 Series, SSP 2000 Series, SSP 3000 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

3-349-262-03

5/1.10

Series 64 N

Series 62 N

SSP KONSTANTER 62 N and 64 N

Series SSP 500, SSP 1000, SSP 2000 and SSP 3000 Programmable Power Supplies

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Contents Page

I Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

II Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1 Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1 Features and Range of Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.2 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.3 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.4 Functional Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.5 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.5.1 General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.5.2 Mechanical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.5.3 Electrical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2 Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.1 Preparing for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1.1 Installing the Optional IEEE 488

– RS 232C Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1.2 Installation to 19'' Device Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1.3 Connection to the Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1.4 Connecting Power Consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1.5 Connection to Computer Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.2 Switching the Instrument On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3 Controls, Display Elements and Terminals . . . . . . . . . .16

4 Manual Operation and Device Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .21

4.1 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting Output Voltage Uset and Output Current Iset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.2

4.2.1 Direct Selection (rotary knobs and arrow keys) . . . . . . . .21

4.2.2 Pre-selected Setting (ENTER, arrow keys) . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Switching the Power Output On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.3

4.4

Limiting the Allowable Working Range: Ulim, Ilim . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.5 Description of OVP and OCP Protection Functions . . . . . . .24

4.6 Display of Momentary Output Values Uout, Iout and Pout . .24

4.7 Operating Menu via the FUNCTION Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.7.1 SET – “Setup” Function Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.7.2 AnIF – “Analog Interface” Function Group . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4.7.3 SEq – The “Sequence” Function Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4.7.4 buS – The “Interface” Function Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

4.8 Settings with the <SELECT> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.8.1 In the Basic Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.8.2

4.8.3

4.9 Setting Resolution with the <RESOL> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.10 Storing Data with the <SAVE> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.10.1 Saving Basic Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.10.2 Saving Data to a Memory Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.10.3

4.10.4 Inserting a Memory Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

4.10.5 Deleting a Memory Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

4.10.6 Deleting the Contents of a Memory Location . . . . . . . . .45

4.11 Memory Recall with the <RCL> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.11.1 Recall from SETUP Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.11.2 Recall from SEQUENCE Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.12 Disabling Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4.13 The <ENTER> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4.14 The <CE/LOCAL> Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Automatic Sequence Run and Step-by-Step Sequence Control . . . . . 40

Displaying Stored Data Upon Execution of <RCL> . . . . . . . . . . .40

Clearing the Contents of a Defined Memory Range . . . . . . . . . .42

4.15 INCR <> and DECR <> Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.16 Device RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Selecting Remote and Local Control Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4.17

5 Analog Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5.1 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5.2 Auto-sensing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

5.3 Regulating Output Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

5.4 Regulating Output Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

5.5 Voltage Monitoring Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5.6 Current Monitoring Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5.7 Trigger Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5.8 Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.8.1 Direct Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.8.2 Master-Slave Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5.9 Series Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.9.1 Direct Series Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.9.2 Master-Slave Series Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

5.10 Varying the Internal Output Resistance Value . . . . . . . . . .57

6 Operating Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6.1 Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6.2 IEEE 488 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

6.3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

6.4 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

6.5 Status and Events Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7 Adjusting the SSP KONSTANTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

8.1 Adjustable Functions and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

8.2 Queriable Functions and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

8.3 Query Command for Status and Events Management . .87

8.4 Overview of Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

8.5 Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

8.6 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

8.7 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

9 Order Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

10 Repair and Replacement Parts Service,

DKD Calibration Lab and

Rental Instrument Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

11 Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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I Initial Inspection

Important Warnings

Immediately after receipt, unpack the KONSTANTER and all included accessories, and inspect for damage and completeness.

Unpacking

• Other than the usual care exercised in handling electronic equipment, no additional precautions are required when unpacking the instrument.

• The KONSTANTER is delivered in recyclable packaging, which provides for adequate protection during transport as substantiated by testing. If the instrument is repacked at a later point in time, the same packaging, or its equivalent, must be used.

Visual Inspection

• Compare the order number or type designation included on the packaging and/or the serial plate with the particulars shown in the shipping documents.

• Make sure that all accessory components have been included ( Kap. 1.3, “Options and Accessories”).

• Inspect the packaging, as well as mechanical instrument and accessory components for possible transport damage.

Complaints

If damage is discovered, immediately file a claim with the freight forwarder (save the packaging!). If other defects are detected, or in the event that service is required, inform your local representative, or contact us directly at the address included in the last page of this handbook.

II Warnings and Safety Precautions

The KONSTANTER has been manufactured and tested in accordance with the electrical safety regulations listed in the technical data as a safety class I device, and has been shipped from the factory in flawless technical safety condition. In order to maintain this condition and to assure safe operation, users must observe all notes and warnings included in these operating instructions. These are identified with the following headings:

Caution! A note concerning operation, practical advice or other information which must be adhered to in order to prevent damage to the KONSTANTER, and to assure correct operation.

WARNING! An operating procedure, practical advice or other information which must be adhered in order to assure safe operation of the KONSTANTER, and to prevent personal injury. The most important warnings are summarized below. Reference is made to these warnings at appropriate points within the operating instructions.

WARNING I – Protective Grounding

The KONSTANTER may only be placed into operation after the protective conductor has been connected. Interruption of the protective conductor, either inside or outside of the KONSTANTER, or disconnection of the protective conductor terminal may transform the KONSTANTER potential danger. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

62N: The device is connected to the mains by means of a 3 conductor cable with mains plug. The plug may only be inserted into a suitable outlet with earthing contact. This safety precaution must not be defeated though the use of an extension cable without protective conductor.

64N: These devices are permanently connected to the mains with a 5-pole terminal block for 3-phase current (5 conductor).

WARNING II – Impaired Safety

If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, the KONSTANTER against inadvertent use. It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible:

•If the KONSTANTER

• After lengthy periods of storage under conditions which deviate from specified storage conditions

• After extraordinary stressing due to transport

WARNING III – Opening Housing Panels

Voltage conducting parts may be exposed when housing panels are opened, as long as the KONSTANTER power.

Any contact with these exposed conductive parts is life endangering.

For this reason, housing panels may only be opened and/or removed by trained personnel who are familiar with the dangers involved.

WARNING IV – Repair by Trained Personnel

Voltage conducting parts may be exposed when housing panels are opened, as long as the KONSTANTER power.

Maintenance and repair work, as well as internal balancing, may only be performed by trained personnel who are familiar with the dangers involved.

The KONSTANTER sources before work of this type is performed, in as far as this is possible. A 5 minute waiting period must be observed after disconnection in order to allow internal capacitors to discharge to safe voltage levels.

WARNING V – Fuse Replacement

Only specified fuse types with the specified nominal current rating may be used to replace blown fuses (see Technical Data and specifications on the serial plate).

Tampering with fuses or fuse holders is prohibited (“repairing” fuses, short-circuiting fuse holders etc.).

must be removed from service and secured

demonstrates visible damage no longer functions

must be disconnected from all external power

into a source of

is connected to supply

Significance of Symbols

Indicates EC conformity

Observe EGB directives Warning concerning a source of danger

(attention: observe documentation!) This device may not be disposed of with the trash. Further

information regarding the WEEE mark can be accessed on the Internet at www.gossenmetrawatt.com by entering the search term ’WEEE’.

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1 Technical Description

1.1 Features and Range of Applications

SSP KONSTANTERs (single-output system power supplies) are manual and remote controllable DC power supplies for laboratory and system use. Despite high output power, the power supplies are small and lightweight.

The floating output features “safety electrical separation” from the mains input as well as optional computer interfaces, and is classified as a safety extra-low voltage circuit (SELV) in accordance with VDE/IEC. Wide ranging nominal power values are available from the voltage and current controlled output.

The devices are generally equipped with a control panel and display, as well as an analog interface. An additional interface can be plugged into the device for integration into computer controlled systems. Two interface variants are available to this end, as described in chapter 1.3. Manual adjustment of voltage and current is accomplished by means of two rotary knobs with selectable adjusting sensitivity. Numerous additional functions can be activated with various keys (see table below). Two 4-place digital LED displays read out measured values and settings. LEDs indicate the current operating mode, selected display parameters and the status of device and interface functions. The analog interface can be used to set output voltage and current with the help of external control voltages, and also serves to link several devices for master-slave operation. Deactivation of the output, control panel disabling and individual or sequential retrieval of saved settings can be controlled via the floating optocoupler input.

1.2 Functions

Adjustable functions:

– Voltage and current setpoint values – Voltage and current limit values (soft-limits) – Activate / deactivate the output – Overvoltage protection trigger value – Overcurrent response (limiting with or without shutdown) – Delay time for overcurrent protection – Starting performance (power-on status) – Reset device settings – Save device settings – Recall device settings individually or sequentially – Control panel disabling – Function selection for trigger input – Round off measured value for display – Service request masks (SRQ masks) – Activate/deactivate digital displays – Self-triggering when mains power is switched on

Retrievable information:

– Momentary measured voltage and current values – Minimum and maximum measured voltage and current values – Momentary output power – Current device settings (individual or complete) – Current device status (control mode, overtemperature, busy) – Occurred events (mains or phase failure, overtemperature,

overvoltage, overload, programming error)

–Device ID

Additional Functions

– Sensor terminals protected against polarity reversal and

automatic switching to auto-sensing – Overtemperature protection – Output protected against reverse polarity

– Backup battery for device settings memory – Recognition of mains or phase failure – Inrush current limiting

Via computer interfaces only

1.3 Options and Accessories

Devices can be equipped with a plug-in interface module (2 variants) for integration of SSP KONSTANTERs into computer controlled systems.

Variant 1 includes one digital computer interface: – One V.24 / RS 232C bit-serial interface

This interface is provided in minimized format only (conductors: RxD, TxD, GND).

Variant 2 includes two digital computer interfaces: – One IEC 625 bit-parallel, byte-serial interface

This interface fulfills all requirements of the IEEE 488 standard and is commonly designated as a GPIB (general purpose interface bus) or an HP-IB (Hewlett Packard interface bus).

– One V.24 / RS 232C bit-serial interface

This interface is provided in minimized format only (conductors: RxD, TxD, GND).

Programming of all device functions, as well as querying of measured and configured parameters is possible via both interfaces. The IEC bus interface provides several additional, specific interface functions.

The interface option is supplied as a separate plug-in module and can be easily plugged into the device at the rear.

Included accessories:

– 1 set operating instructions – 1 mounting kit for rack installation – 1 mains power cable with earthing contact plug

(for 62 N only)

Additionally available accessories:

– RS 232 bus cable – IEEE – IEEE bus cable – Device driver for LabView software – Device driver for LabWindows / CVI software – Device driver for HPVEE / VXI PnP software

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1.4 Functional Principle

62 N: D

64 N: I+K+M

Figure 1.4 shows a schematic diagram of the SSPKONSTANTER. The delineations indicate distribution of the circuit to the individual printed circuit boards, as well as subdivision of

the mains power circuit, the control and interface circuit, and the output circuit.

Figure 1.4 Schematic Diagram of the SSP KONSTANTER

Printed Circuit Board Functions Overview

PCB A: Central processing unit PCB B: IEEE 488 – RS 232C interface (optional) PCB C: Control panel and display PCB D:

Mains input circuit, 0.5 / 1 KW (filter, rectification, screening) PCB E: Chopper and power transformer PCB F: Power output circuit (rectification, filtering, sink) PCB G: Regulator PCB H: HF output filter PCB I: PCB K:

Mains input circuit, 2 / 3 KW (filter, rectifier, screening)

Mains input circuit, 3 KW (filter, rectification, screening) PCB M: Line filter choke

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Power Supply

Required DC supply power is generated for each respective circuit from mains power which has been fed to the power pack via an interference suppression filter, a wire fuse, the mains switch and inrush current limiting. Series 64 N SSP KONSTANTERs are supplied with power from a 3-phase mains system (relative to the neutral conductor).

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Overall control of the SSP-KONSTANTER is accomplished by means of the CPU on PCB A. It uses an 80C32 8-bit microcontroller with 64 kilobytes of program memory and 32 kilobytes of battery-backed CMOS RAM.

An 11 MHz pulse generator establishes the clock frequency for the processor, and creates a time reference for the measuring function and the serial interface.

A watchdog circuit monitors processor activity and disables access to battery-backed RAM in the event of supply power failure.

Operation

The SSP-KONSTANTER can be operated with the controls at the front panel, or by means of the optional IEEE 488 and RS 232C plug-in interface module.

Displays and Control Panel

The two 4-place, 7-segment displays and the keys at the front panel are managed by a controller module in multiplex mode. The individual LEDs are driven statically via a register, and the rotary pulse encoders control increment-decrement counters relative to direction of rotation. Each time an adjusting element is activated, an interrupt occurs at the CPU which then causes an appropriate response.

Interface Option

If the SSP-KONSTANTER is equipped with a plug-in interface module, the device can also be controlled either via the IEEE 488 bus or the RS 232C serial interface.

Remote Control

Device messages received by the interface are forwarded to the CPU where they are first saved to RAM. After receiving an end-ofmessage character, data are checked for correct syntax, plausibility and limit values. Valid commands are subsequently executed.

Setup Procedure

Setup data are processed and forwarded to the respective function unit via I/O control and an optocoupler assuring electrical isolation. Each setting value for output voltage, output current or overvoltage protection triggering is converted to a proportional control voltage by a 12 bit DAC, and is fed to the respective controller or comparator as a setpoint or a reference quantity.

Actual output voltage is ascertained by a voltage monitor, whose automatic sensor switching inputs are connected either to the output terminals or the sensor terminals.

Actual output current is acquired as a voltage drop at a shunt located in the negative output conductor, and is amplified by the current monitor to a scaled signal.

In order to achieve rapid downward adjustment of output voltage even with minimal output load, the device is equipped with a limited sink function (limited to approximately 25 W per 1000 W output power) for discharging the output capacitor. This function is activated as long as output voltage exceeds the current setpoint value (also in the event of energy recovery from a parallel connected voltage source).

The source and sink function is enabled when the output On / Off controls are set to ON, and the source function is disabled when controls are set to Off and the sink setpoint is set to Unominal after approximately 300 ms (high impedance for Uout < Unominal).

Measuring Procedure

Monitor amplifier output signals, which are proportional to actual output voltage and current, are fed to an analog multiplexer (MUX) which switches one of the two signals to the input of the analogdigital converter (ADC) depending upon the desired measured quantity. The ADC functions in accor

with the synchronous

dance voltage-frequency conversion principle, and makes a squarewave signal available at its output whose frequency is proportional to the measured quantity fed to the input. An optocoupler is used to assure electrically isolated signal transmission to a binary counter whose 40 ms gating time is derived from the quartz controlled pulse frequency of the CPU by means of an additional counter. After gating time has elapsed, the CPU acquires the counter value and calculates a measured value which is saved to RAM as a decimal number. Depending upon the circumstances, the measured value display is refreshed, an extreme value comparison is performed for the Min-Max function or the measured value is made available at the computer interface’s data output buffer.

Monitoring Functions

– Control Mode Recognition and Overload

An electrically isolated digital signal is derived from the output signals of the voltage and current regulators, which indicates the currently active control mode (constant voltage or constant current mode), as long as overload protection is not active. “Overload” indicates that power limiting has been triggered as a result of selected parameter settings and prevailing load. These operating conditions are evaluated by the CPU (e.g. for OCP function), are indicated with LEDs and are used to generate status and event registers for computer control.

– Overvoltage Monitoring

If the voltage monitor is bypassed, device output voltage is additionally compared to an adjustable limit value within a range of 3 V to 120% nominal voltage by a comparator, and the output is deactivated if the limit value is exceeded and an OVP message is generated (LED display, status and events register).

– Temperature Monitoring

Temperature is converted to a proportional electrical signal by PTC resistors at representative points (conductor bar, diode stack, choke and additional switching transistors (for series 62 N, 500 W)) and are fed to a two-step threshold trigger. The lower threshold value corresponds to a temperature of approximately 75° C, and the upper threshold value is approximately 85° C. As soon as the lower threshold is exceeded at any of the temperature sensors, the fan(s) is/are switched to high speed by the fan controller. The device can be operated at any output load up to the maximum specified operating temperature after this ventilation has been activated. If ventilation is impeded, or at excessive ambient temperatures, temperature at the sensor may reach the upper threshold. If this is the case, an overtemperature message is entered to the status and events register. After 5 seconds, the OTP LED is activated and the output is shut down by the CPU. After sufficient cooling has occurred, the status message is cleared and a ready for operation message is entered to the event register. If the POWER-ON function is set to “Recall”, the output is reactivated automatically. If the POWER-ON function is set to “Standby” or “Reset”, the output remains deactivated and can only be reactivated by pressing the OUTPUT key, or by means of a command from the control computer. After actual temperature has fallen to below the lower threshold value, fan speed is reduced automatically.

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1.5 Technical Data

U / V

nominal

0,5

nominal

typ

dyn

(< 5 ms)

0.5 I

nominal

nom

I / A

Voltage Setting Range

Current Setting Range

typ

 1.3 x P

nominal

1.5.1 General Data

Output

Regulator type Primary switched-mode regulator Operating modes Adjustable constant voltage / constant

current source with automatic sharp transition

Output insulation Floating output with “safe electrical

separation” from the mains input and computer interfaces Max. allowable potential, output to ground: 120 V Capacitance, output to ground (housing) Series 62 N: 500 W / 1000 W: typ. 90 nF Series 64 N: 2000 W / 3000 W: typ. 180 nF

Output operating range

Power Supply

Line voltage 62 N: 230 V ~ +10 / –15%,

47 … 63 Hz

64 N: 3 x 400 / 230 V ~ +10 / -15%,

47 … 63 Hz

Inrush Current Max. 50 A

Fuse 62 N: 1 ea. M 15 A / 250 V

(6.3 x 32 mm), UL

64 N: 3 ea. M 15 A / 250 V

(6.3 x 32 mm), UL

Electrical Safety

Safety class I Overvoltage

category II for mains input

I for output and interfaces Fouling factor 2 Earth leakage

current 62 N: <3 mA

64 N: <1 mA

eff

Electrical Isolation Rated Voltage Test Voltage Output – mains 280 V

eff

4 kV ~ (type test)

Output – bus / ground 120 V

1.5 kV ~

Mains – bus / ground 230 V

eff

2.2 kV –

Bus – ground No electrical isolation

Analog Interface

Functions – Auto-sensing mode

– Programmable trigger input – Voltage control input (0 ... 5 V) – Current control input (0 ... 5 V) – Voltage monitor output (0 ... 10 V) – Current monitor output (0 ... 10 V) – Master-slave parallel operation – Master-slave series operation

IEC 625 – IEEE 488 interface (common option with RS 232, variant 2)

Interface functions (see chapter 6.2 for description of functions.)

SH1 – SOURCE HANDSHAKE AH1 – ACCEPTOR HANDSHAKE T6 – TALKER L4 – LISTENER TE0 No extended talker function LE0 No extended listener function SR1 – SER VICE REQUEST

RL1 – REMOTE / LOCAL DC1 – DEVICE CLEAR PP1 – PARALLEL POLL DT1 – DEVICE TRIGGER C0 – No controller function E1 / 2 – Open collector driver

Codes / formats per IEEE 488.2 Max. setting rate approx. 40 settings per second Max. sampling rate approx. 15 measurements per second

V.24 – RS 232C Interface (optional, variant 1 or 2)

Transmission mode half-duplex, asynchronous Baud rate 110 ... 19,200 baud, adjustable Codes / formats Per IEEE 488.2 Max. setting rate Approx. 2 settings per second Max. sampling rate Approx. 2 measurements per second

IEC 61010-1: 1990 + A1: 1992 DINEN61010-1: 1993 VDE 0411-1: 1994 DIN VDE 0160: 1988 + A1: 1989 class W1 VDE 0805: 1990 EN 60950: 1992

Protection IP 00 at device terminals and

interface terminals IP 20 at housing

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Product standard EN 61326-1: 1997 + A1: 1998 Interference

emission EN 55022: 1998 class A Interference

immunity EN 61000-4-2: 1995, feature B

EN 61000-4-3: 1996 + A1: 1998, feature A EN 61000-4-4: 1995, feature C EN 61000-4-5: 1995, feature B EN 61000-4-6: 1996, feature B EN 61000-4-11: 1994, feature A

Ambient Conditions

Climatic category KYG per DIN 40 040 Temperature range Operation: 0 to 40° C

Storage: –20 to +70° C

Relative humidity Operation:  75%,

no condensation allowed

Storage:  65%

Cooling With integrated fan

(2-step temperature control) Inlet vent: side panel Outlet vent: rear panel

Operating noise Noise pressure level at a distance of 30 cm

with fan set to low / high

62 N: 64 N: front 18 / 28 dBA 20 / 30 dBA rear 23 / 35 dBA 26 / 38 dBA left and right 20 / 30 dBA 26 / 36 dBA

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1.5.2 Mechanical Data

TxD_IN 2

RxD_IN

GND_IN

2 RxD

3 TxD

5 GND

SSP

9-pin subminiature9-pin subminiature

PC / Controller

socket connector plug connector

RS 232

COM1/COM2

Twist with opposing wires

Remote enable

Data bus

Shield connected to ground

Attention Service request Interface clear No data accepted

Data valid End or identify

Data bus

Not ready for data

Module Type

Benchtop device, suitable for rack mounting

Dimensions (W x H x D) See also dimensional drawings.

62 N: 19" x 2 std. height units x 500 mm 64 N: 19" x 4 std. height units x 500 mm

Weight 62 N: 500 W: approx. 12 kg

1000 W : approx. 13 kg

64 N: 2000 W: approx. 22 kg

3000 W : approx. 28 kg

RS 232C interface (optional) approx. 0.1 kg

IEEE 488 – RS 232C interface (optional) approx. 0.14 kg

Terminals (rear panel)

Main input 62 N: 10 A IEC inlet plug with

earthing contact (L + N + PE)

64 N: 5-pole screw terminal block

for cable connection,

0.75 ... 2.5 mm2 (3 L + N + PE)

Output Bus bars with drill holes for M8 screws and 4

mm diameter drill holes

Analog interface 14-pin plug connector with screw clamps

IEC 625 – IEEE 488 Interface (option b)

24-pin IEEE 488 socket connector IEC 625.1, IEEE 488.1

Connector Pin Assignments

Interface Options:

a) RS 232C b) IEEE 488 / RS 232C

RS 232C interface (option a, b)

9-pin subminiature connector socket DIN 41652

Connector Pin Assignments

Pin 2: TXD (transmit data) Pin 3: RXD (receive data) Pin 5: GND (ground)

Figure 1.5.2 Connector Cable for Serial Interface

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Dimensional Drawings Series 62 N

449

465

482.6

500

76.2

Slot for optional IEEE-488 – RS 232C or RS 232C interface, IEEE-488 – RS 232C interface is shown here (part no. K382A).

All dimensions in mm

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40500

449

465

482.6

All dimensions in mm

Shown with optional RS 232C

interface (part no. K383A).

Series 64 N

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1.5.3 Electrical Data

Electrical Data for 52 V Models: xx N 52 RU ... Unless otherwise specified, entries are maximum values and

apply within an operating temperature range of 0 to 50° C after a warm-up period of 30 minutes.

Article Number K344A K345A K352A K362A Type 62 N 52 RU 25 P 62 N 52 RU 50 P 64 N 52 RU 100 P 64 N 52 RU 150 P Nominal output data Voltage setting range

Current setting range

Output characteristics (ppm and percentage values make reference to the respective setting or measuring range) Setting resolution Voltage

Current

Setting accuracy (at 23 ± 5° C) Voltage

Current

Temperature coefficient of the setting / K

Static system deviation with 100% load fluctuation

Static system deviation with 15% line voltage fluctuation

Voltage Current

Residual ripple U

Ripple 10 Hz … 300 Hz

Ripple 10 Hz … 300 kHz

Ripple + noise 10 Hz … 10 MHz

Tol er an ce Output voltage transient recovery time with load step within range of 20 to 100% I

nominal

Output voltage over and undershooting with load step within range of 20 to 100% I

Output voltage response time where Uset step = 0 V –> U where Uset step = U

nominal

–> 1 V No load, nominal load

I = 10 %

I = +80 %

I = -80 %

I = 10 %

I = 80 %

Tol er an ce

No load, nominal load

Output capacitor discharging circuit Nominal value

Power

Measuring Function

Measuring Range Voltage

Current

Power Measuring resolution: local, remote Voltage

Current

Power Measuring accuracy (at 23 ± 5° C) Voltage

Current

Power Measured value temperature coefficient /K Voltage

Current

Protective functions

Trigger value for output overvoltage protection

Setting range

Setting resolution

Setting accuracy

Response time

Reverse polarity protection load capacity Continuous 30 A 55 A 110 A 170 A Reverse voltage withstand capacity Continuous 60 V – 60 V – 60 V – 60 V –

Additional Functions

Sensing mode operation Compensatable voltage drop per line 1 V 1 V 1 V 1 V

General

Power Supply Line

voltage

Power consumption At nom. load

At no load Max. power loss 150 W 200 W 700 W 1000 W

Efficiency At nom. load > 75 % > 80 % > 72 % > 75 % Switching frequency Typical 100 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz

nt Max. 50 A

rre

Inrush cu

Fuses 1 ea. M 15 A / 250 V (6.3 x 32 mm, UL) 3 ea. M 15 A / 250 V (6.3 x 32 mm, UL) MTBF At 40° C > 50,000 h > 47,000 h > 33,000 h > 29,000 h

1) Current setting values are rounded off at the digital display to multiples of 10 mA (< 100 A) or 100 mA ( 100 A).

2) In sensing mode at the output terminals

3) At maximum current setting not including processing time for the previous voltage setting command

Power

0 ... 52 V 0 ... 25 A max. 500 W

16.7 mV

6.25 mA

0.1 % +17 mV

0.2 % +25 mA

50 ppm +0.2 mV 100 ppm +0.2 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +10 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +8 mA

12 mV

30 mV

50 mVss / 10 mV 15 mA

eff

80 mV 100 µs 300 µs 900 µs

150 mV 500 mV

80 mV 6 ms, 12.5 ms 150 ms, 12.5 ms

2000 µF 25 W

-2.666 … +58.770 V

-0.48 … +26.68 A 0 … >550 W

10 mV, 3.3 mV 5 / 10 mA, 5 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +20 mV

0.3 % +20 mA

0.4% +1 W

80 ppm +0.2 mV 150 ppm +0.2 mA

3 … 62.5 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

230 V~ + 10 / – 15% 47 … 63 Hz

1100 VA, 650 W 50 VA, 25 W

0 ... 52 V 0 ... 50 A max. 1000 W

16.7 mV

12.5 mA

0.1 % +17 mV

0.2 % +50 mA

50 ppm +0.2 mV 100 ppm +0.2 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +20 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +15 mA

15 mV

30 mV

50 mVss / 10 mV 25 mA

eff

80 mV 100 µs 300 µs 300 µs

150 mV 750 mV

80 mV 6 ms, 12.5 ms 150 ms, 12.5 ms

2000 µF 25 W

-2.666 … +58.770 V

-1.92 … +53.37 A 0 … >1100 W

10 mV, 3.3 mV 10 mA, 10 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +20 mV

0.3 % +30 mA

0.4% +1.5 W

80 ppm +0.2 mV 150 ppm +0.2 mA

3 … 62.5 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

230 V~ + 10 / – 15% 47 … 63 Hz

1800 VA, 1200 W 50 VA, 25 W

50 A

0 ... 52 V 0 ... 100 A max. 2000 W

16.7 mV 25 mA

0.1 % +17 mV

0.25 % +100 mA

50 ppm +0.2 mV 100 ppm +0.4 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +40 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +30 mA

20 mV

30 mV

50 mVss / 10 mV 80 mA

eff

80 mV 100 µs 300 µs 300 µs

150 mV 750 mV

80 mV 6 ms, 12.5 ms 150 ms, 12.5 ms

4000 µF 50 W

-2.666 … +58.770 V

-3.84 … +106.74 A 0 … >2200 W

10 mV, 3.3 mV 20 mA, 20 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +20 mV

0.4% +60 mA

0.5 % +2.5 W

80 ppm +0.2 mV 150 ppm +0.4 mA

3 … 62.5 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

3 x 400 / 230 V~ + 10 / – 15 % 47 … 63 Hz

5000 VA, 2800 W 150 VA, 40 W

50 A

0 ... 52 V 0 ... 150 A max. 3000 W

16.7 mV 40 mA

0.1 % +17 mV

0.3 % +150 mA

50 ppm +0.2 mV 100 ppm +0.6 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +60 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +40 mA

20 mV

30 mV

50 mVss / 10 mV 120 mA

eff

80 mV 100 µs 300 µs 300 µs

150 mV 750 mV

80 mV 6 ms, 12.5 ms 150 ms, 12.5 ms

6000 µF 75 W

-2.666 … +58.770 V

-5.76 … +160.12 A 0 … >3300 W

10 mV, 3.3 mV 2 / 100 mA, 20 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +20 mV

0.4% +90 mA

0.4% +4 W

80 ppm +0.2 mV 150 ppm +0.6 mA

3 … 62.5 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

3 x 400 / 230 V~ + 10 / – 15 % 47 … 63 Hz

7400 VA, 4000 W 160 VA, 55 W

50 A

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Electrical Data for 80 V Models: xx N 80 RU ... Unless otherwise specified, entries are maximum values and

apply within an operating temperature range of 0 to 50° C after a warm-up period of 30 minutes.

Article Number K341A K343A K351A K361A Type 62 N 80 RU 12.5 P 62 N 80 RU 25 P 64 N 80 RU 50 P 64 N 80 RU 75 P Nominal output data Voltage setting range

Current setting range

Output characteristics (ppm and percentage values make reference to the respective setting or measuring range) Setting resolution Voltage

Current

Setting accuracy (at 23 ± 5 °C) Voltage

Current

Temperature coefficient of the setting / K

Static system deviation with 100% load fluctuation

Static system deviation with 15% line voltage fluctuation

Voltage Current

Residual ripple U

Ripple 10 Hz … 300 Hz

Ripple 10 Hz … 300 kHz

Ripple + noise 10 Hz … 10 MHz

Tol er anc e Output voltage transient recovery time with load step within range of 20 to 100% I

nominal

Output voltage over and undershooting with load step within range of 20 to 100% I

Output voltage response time where Uset step = 0 V –> U where Uset step = U

nominal

–> 1 V No load, nominal load

I = 10 %

I = +80 %

I = -80 %

I = 10 %

I = 80 %

Tol er an ce

No load, nominal load

Output capacitor discharging circuit Nominal value

Power

Measuring Function

Measuring Range Voltage

Current

Power Measuring resolution: local, remote Voltage

Current

Power Measuring accuracy (at 23 ± 5° C) Voltage

Current

Power Measured value temperature coefficient / K Voltage

Current

Protective functions

Trigger value for output overvoltage protection

Setting range

Setting resolution

Setting accuracy

Response time

Reverse polarity protection load capacity Continuous 30 A 55 A 110 A 170 A Reverse voltage withstand capacity Continuous 100 V – 100 V – 100 V – 100 V –

Additional Functions

Sensing mode operation Compensatable voltage drop per line 1 V 1 V 1 V 1 V

General

Power Supply Line voltage 230 V~ + 10 / – 15%

Power consumption At nom. load

At no load Max. power loss 150 W 200 W 700 W 1000 W

Efficiency At nom. load > 74 % > 85 % > 80 % > 80 % Switching frequency Typical 100 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz 200 kHz Inrush current Max. 50 A

Fuses 1 ea. M 15 A / 250 V (6.3 x 32 mm, UL) 3 ea. M 15 A / 250 V (6.3 x 32 mm, UL) MTBF at 40 °C > 50,000 h > 47,000 h > 33,000 h > 29,000 h

1) Current setting values are rounded off at the digital display to multiples of 10 mA (< 100 A) or 100 mA ( 100 A).

2) In sensing mode at the output terminals

3) At maximum current setting not including processing time for the previous voltage setting command

Power

0 ... 80 V 0 ... 12.5 A max. 500 W

20 mV

3.125 mA

0.1 % +20 mV

0.2 % +15 mA

50 ppm +0.4 mV 50 ppm +0.2 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +10 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +5 mA

35 mV

50 mV

60 mVss / 10 mV 15 mA

eff

160 mV 100 µs 700 µs 700 µs

200 mV 500 mV

160 mV 5 ms, 15 ms 300 ms, 15 ms

2000 µF 25 W

-4.00 … +88.16 V

-0.48 … +13.34 A 0 … >550 W

10 mV 2 / 10 mA, 2 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +40 mV

0.3 % +10 mA

0.4% +1 W

80 ppm +0.4 mV 150 ppm +0.1 mA

3 … 100 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

47 … 63 Hz

1150 VA, 680 W 50 VA, 25 W

0 ... 80 V 0 ... 25 A max. 1000 W

20 mV

6.25 mA

0.1 % +20 mV

0.2 % +25 mA

50 ppm +0.4 mV 100 ppm +0.1 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +10 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +10 mA

35 mV

50 mV

eff

80 mVss / 15 mV 20 mA

eff

160 mV 100 µs 400 µs 800 µs

200 mV 650 mV

160 mV 5 ms, 10 ms 300 ms, 15 ms

2000 µF 25 W

-4.00 … +88.16 V

-0.96 … +26.68 A 0 … >1100 W

10 mV 5 mA, 10 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +40 mV

0.3 % +20 mA

0.4% +1.5 W

80 ppm +0.4 mV 150 ppm +0.1 mA

3 … 100 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

230 V~ + 10 / – 15% 47 … 63 Hz

1750 VA, 1150 W 50 VA, 25 W

50 A

0 ... 80 V 0 ... 50 A max. 2000 W

20 mV

12.5 mA

0.1 % +20 mV

0.25 % +50 mA

50 ppm +0.4 mV 100 ppm +0.2 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +20 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +20 mA

35 mV

50 mV

80 mVss / 15 mV 30 mA

eff

160 mV 100 µs 400 µs 800 µs

200 mV 650 mV

160 mV 5 ms, 10 ms 300 ms, 15 ms

4000 µF 50 W

-4.00 … +88.16 V

-1.92 … +53.37 A 0 … >2200 W

10 mV 10 mA, 10 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +40 mV

0.3 % +30 mA

0.4% +2.5 W

80 ppm +0.4 mV 150 ppm +0.2 mA

3 … 100 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

3 x 400 / 230 V~ + 10 / – 15 % 47 … 63 Hz

4800 VA, 2500 W 150 VA, 40 W

50 A

0 ... 80 V 0 ... 75 A max. 3000 W

20 mV 20 mA

0.1 % +20 mV

0.3 % +80 mA

50 ppm +0.4 mV 100 ppm +0.4 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.05 % +30 mA

0.01 % +5 mV

0.03 % +30 mA

35 mV

50 mV

eff

80 mVss / 15 mV 60 mA

eff

160 mV 100 µs 400 µs 800 µs

200 mV 650 mV

160 mV 5 ms, 10 ms 300 ms, 15 ms

6000 µF 75 W

-4.00 … +88.16 V

-2.88 … +80.06 A 0 … >3300 W

10 mV 10 mA, 10 mA 1 W, 0.1 W

0.05% +40 mV

0.4% +40 mA

0.4% +4 W

80 ppm +0.4 mV 150 ppm +0.4 mA

3 … 100 V 100 mV

0.3% + 100 mV 200 µs

3 x 400 / 230 V~ + 10 / – 15 % 47 … 63 Hz

7000 VA, 3800 W 160 VA, 55 W

50 A

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2 Initial Start-Up

2.1 Preparing for Operation

Note: Numbers in brackets refer to figures in chapter 3.

2.1.1 Installing the Optional IEEE 488 – RS 232C Interface Module

Variant 1 or 2, see chapter 1.3.

Caution!

The device must be switched off when installing the interface module. The interface module may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Observe guidelines for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Do not touch electrical contacts or PCB components.

1. Unscrew the cover plate at the left-hand side of the rear housing panel.

2. Carefully insert the interface module into the open slot and press it onto the plug connector.

3. Fasten the interface module with the screws taken from the cover plate.

2.1.2 Installation to 19'' Device Racks

The SSP-KONSTANTER housing allows for use as a benchtop instrument, as well as for installation to a 19'' rack. The benchtop instrument can be quickly converted to a rack mount device:

1. Unscrew the handles at the front.

2. Pull out the filler strips at the sides and replace them with the included rack-mount fastening tabs.

3. Replace the front handles (if you prefer to leave the handles out, turn M4 screws with a maximum length of 8 mm in to the open threaded holes.)

4. Unscrew the feet from the bottom of the housing.

5. Save all loose parts for possible future use.

Attention! The device must be attached to guide rails at both sides of the rack. The guide rails, as well as the front panel mounting screws, are rack-specific and must be procured from your rack supplier.

2.1.3 Connection to the Mains

Observe WARNING I!

Caution!

Before switching the SSP KONSTANTER on, it must be assured that available mains power complies with the supply power values specified at the mains connection on the back of the device.

– Series 62 N (500 W, 1000 W) :

These devices require 230 V supply power and are connected to a mains outlet with earthing contact with the included power cable via the mains connector plug [35] at the rear panel.

– Series 64 N (2000 W, 3000 W):

WARNING!

These devices may only be connected to mains supply power by a qualified electrician.

These devices require 3-phase 120/400 V supply power with neutral and phase conductors (3 L + N + PE).

A 5-conductor power cable with a minimum wire cross-section of 1.5 square mm is required for connection to mains supply power, and is connected to the terminal block [35] at the rear panel:

L1: Phase L2: P hase L3: P hase N: N eutral conductor

PE: Pr otective conductor The cable must be secured with the cable clamp [38] for reliable strain relief.

2.1.4 Connecting Power Consumers

The output leads are connected to the output terminal bars [33] at the rear panel by means of ring-type cable lugs. The terminal bars are equipped with drill holes for M8 screws to this end. 4 mm drill holes are included as well, which can be used for connecting measurement cables, ground cables or cable shields.

Connection:

 Remove the safety cap.  Connect the output leads to the terminal bars with suitable

screws and washers.

 Make sure that the utilized cables have an adequate cross-

section, and that polarity is not reversed. It is advisable to twist the output leads and to identify polarity at both ends.

 Avoid exerting of force at the terminal bars.  Arrange the leads such that they can be fed through the

opening in the safety cap.

 Snap the safety cap back into place. In order to be able to take advantage of highly constant output

voltage at the consumer even if long leads are used, sensing leads can be used to compensate for voltage drops within the output leads ( chapter 5.2).

2.1.5 Connection to Computer Interfaces

If the device is used within computer controlled systems, one of the two connections described below must be established via the optional interface.

Comment

The device cannot be remote controlled via both interfaces simultaneously. The interface which first initiates action after mains power has been switched on is activated, and the other remains inactive.

In order to assure that existing bus activity is not interfered with, all affected devices should be switched off while establishing the bus connection.

Both interfaces are equipped with a common ground are electrically isolated from the output in accordance with specified electrical safety regulations.

Connection

Configure the interface as described in chapter 4.7.4 before connecting.

a) IEC Bus

Up to 15 IEC bus controlled devices (including controllers) can be interconnected to create a system. These devices are connected to the bus with suitable, commercially available cables with 24-pin plug connectors. If your IEC bus system is equipped with the previously common 25-pin subminiature plug connectors, you will need a suitable adapter cable. Both cable types are available as accessories (see last page). In order to assure reliable data transmission, cable length between devices should not exceed 2 m, and overall length should not exceed 15 m. Double shielded connector cable is recommended if bus devices are operated in proximity to strong sources of interference or their power cables.

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b) RS 232C Interface

Only two devices can be connected to each other with this serial interface, namely a controller and the device to be controlled. If you intend to control several devices with a single controller, the controller must be equipped with suitable interfaces. Most controllers include two serial ports which are commonly designated COM1 and COM2, and which are equipped with 25 or 9-pin subminiature plug connectors. Suitable cable is available in various lengths from commercial outlets for connecting the SSP-KONSTANTER to the controller. Appropriate adapters are available as well, in the event that your controller is equipped with a 9-pin plug connector. If you intend to fabricate the connector cable yourself, you will need a 3-conductor shielded cable in order to establish the connection as shown in Figure 1.5.2.

2.2 Switching the Instrument On

After the described preparations have been completed, the device can be switched on.  Press the mains switch [4] at the front panel until it snaps into

place in order to turn the device on.

Power-Up Test

After switching the device on, the POWER lamp [5] lights up and the fan is started. The microprocessor included in the device then starts a power-up test. The following operations are performed during the test routine (duration approximately 8 seconds):

– Reset all functional units (except battery-backed configurations

memory) – ROM test –RAM test – Initialize computer interfaces if installed – Ascertain device type – Check the ADC timer – Recall last settings if required

The READY lamp [22] blinks while this routine is running, and all other LEDs and all digital display segments light up (display test). If the device has been equipped with the “IEEE 488 – RS 232 computer interface” option, the selected IEC bus device address then appears briefly at the display (example: “Addr 12”). After successful completion of the self-test, the READY lamp is continuously illuminated and the display is switched to measured value indication for voltage (Uout) and current (Iout).

After initial power-up, the device has the following basic configuration:

 Interface functions Standard “pon” status  Device functions

– Output status Inactive – Voltage setpoint 0 V – Current setpoint 0 A – Voltage setting limit Nominal output voltage – Current setting limit Nominal output current – OVP trigger value 62.5 V (for 52 V models)

100 V (for 80 V models) – Current limiting mode Limiting without shutdown – Shutdown delay 0 ms – TRIGGER input Inactive – Min-Max measured value memory Off – Power ON mode Reset configuration – Manual operation Enabled – Memory contents Deleted

The desired settings can be selected starting with this basic configuration.

After a warm-up period of approximately 30 minutes, the instrument operates at maximum accuracy.

When the device is powered up again at a later point in time, active device configuration depends upon the last setting selected for the POWER_ON function (—> page 70):

– Default settings or – Last used device settings or – Last used device settings and inactive output

Power-Up with RESET

In order to assure that the connected power consumer is not endangered by any previous device settings, the device can be initialized with the “POWER_ON RST” function by pressing and holding the <CE/LOCAL> key during the power-up routine.

In order to switch the device off, activate the mains switch once again. The device is then disconnected from mains power and the output is deactivated. The last device configuration, as well as any settings which have been saved to battery-backed configurations memory, are retained.

Caution!

apid, repeated fashion. This

Avoid switching the device on and off i temporarily impairs the effectiveness of the inrush current limiting function, and may result in a blown fuse.

n a r

If this status is not achieved despite a correctly selected device address (0 to 30), even after repeatedly switching the device on and off with abbreviated self-test, the device is probably defective. If this is the case, contact your local representative.

Abbreviated Power-Up Test

In order to shorten power-up time, or if problems occur with the normal power-up test, an abbreviated power-up test can be used:  With the device switched off, press and hold the <ENTER>

key.

 Turn the mains switch on.  Release the <ENTER> key after approximately 1 second.

If this procedure is used, only essential initialization steps are run during power-up.

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3 Controls, Display Elements and Terminals

Slot for installing optional interfaces

Shown with optional IEEE 488 – RS 232C interface

12 3 4 5

910

11 12

13 14

15 16

18 1920212223

24 25

26 31 37 36

3433

26 31 32 35 36 37

3834332730

Series 64 N 19" Rack

Series 62 N Rear Panel

Series 62 N 19" Rack

Series 64 N Rear Panel

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Note: Numbers in brackets make reference to figures on page 19. [1] Rack mounting tabs (included accessories)

for mounting to a 19" rack Assembly: – Unscrew the handles at the front. – Pull out the filler strips at the sides and replace them with

the included rack-mount fastening tabs.

– Replace the front handles.

[2] Front handles

For carrying the device or pulling it from the 19" rack The handles can be removed if desired (turn M4 screws with a maximum length of 8 mm into the empty threaded holes).

[3] Device feet

For use as a benchtop instrument The device can be tilted back slightly by folding the front feet out. As a rule, the feet must be removed in order to install the device to a 19" racks.

[4] Mains switch

For turning the device on and off After switching the device on, a self-test is performed with a duration of approximately 8 seconds. After successful completion of the self-test, the “POWER-ON” function configures the device with predetermined settings and the device is ready for use. When the device is switched off, it is disconnected from mains power and the output is immediately deactivated. The last device configuration, as well as any settings which have been saved to battery-backed configurations memory, are retained.

[5] POWER indicator lamp

Indicates that the device is switched on (power on).

[6] Control mode display

The illuminated LED indicates the current operating status (control mode) of the output, as long as it is active: – Green “CV” LED lights up: constant voltage mode (Uout =

Uset),

– Green “CC” LED lights up: constant current mode (Iout =

Iset)

– Yellow “Pmax” LED lights up: electronic power limiting is

active (Pout > Pnominal)

– No LEDs illuminated: output is inactive

[7] Output On-Off key <OUTPUT>

The power output can be activated and deactivated by pressing the <OUTPUT> key. The respective LED is illuminated as long as the output is active. No significant output voltage overshooting occurs when the output is activated and deactivated. The output capacitor is rapidly discharged by a sink when the output is deactivated. After approximately 350 ms (500 ms for 80 V models), the output becomes highly resistive, but it is not isolated from the output terminals.

[8] Rotary knob for adjusting voltage

Voltage is adjusted in the usual fashion with the rotary knob. However, the adjusting element is not a potentiometer, but rather a rotary pulse encoder which generates 24 pulses per revolution, and whose step size per pulse (setting resolution) can be adjusted to either coarse, medium or fine with the <RESOL> key [19]. This allows for convenient, precise adjustment on the one hand, and also assures that no change occurs to the selected value when switching between remote control and manual operation. When the voltage adjusting knob is turned, the left display is first switched to the Uset display and the current voltage setpoint appears. After approximately 0.4 seconds, one of the decimal places starts blinking at the display in order to indicate the selected adjusting sensitivity. From this point on, turning the rotary knob changes the display value, and thus the setpoint value, at the selected decimal place. Clockwise

rotation increases the value, and counterclockwise rotation decreases the value. If no adjustment is made for a period of 10 seconds, the display automatically returns to measured voltage value Uout. The display can be immediately switched to the Uout value by pressing the <ENTER> or the <CE/LOCAL> key.

[9] Left-hand display with [10]

Display par

ameter indicators and

[11] Display selector key <SELECT>

As a default setting, measured output voltage value Uout appears in volts at the left-hand display. The display can be switched to any of the following values by (repeatedly) activating the respective <SELECT> key: – Uset = Output voltage setpoint in volts – Ulim = Upper setting range limit for Uset – OVset = Trigger value for output overvoltage protection

in volts

– Pout = Momentary measured output power in watts

(calculated as Uout x Iout) The LEDs assigned to the display indicate the type of displayed values (green LEDs = measured values, yellow LEDs = setting values). If no adjustment is made for a period of 10 seconds during the display of a setting value, the display returns to Uout. Measured power Pout can be indicated at the left, as well as at the right-hand display. This makes it possible to evaluate output power relative to output voltage or output current. Additional device functions can be selected with the <FUNCTION>, <SAVE> and <RCL> keys. The function code appears at the left-hand display in this case. “Err” appears as an identifier for system messages.

[12] Rotary knob for adjusting current <Iset>

The same applies to this rotary knob with reference to output current, as is also the case with the voltage adjusting knob [8].

[13] Right-hand display with [14] Display parameter indicators and [15] Display selector key <SELECT>

As a default setting, measured output current value Iout appears in amperes at the right-hand display. The display can be switched to any of the following values by (repeatedly) activating the respective <SELECT> key: – Iset = Output current setpoint in amperes – Ilim = Upper setting range limit for Iset – DELAY = Shutdown delay time for the OCP function in

seconds – Pout = Currently measured output power in watts

(calculated as Uout x Iout) The LEDs assigned to the display indicate the type of displayed values (green LEDs = measured values, yellow LEDs = setting values). If no adjustment is made for a period of 10 seconds during the display of a setting value, the display returns to Iout. Additional device functions can be selected with the <FUNCTION>, <SAVE> and <RCL> keys. The respective setting parameter or measured value appears at the righthand display in this case. “Err” appears as an identifier for system messages (see chapter 8.6).

[16] Parameter adjusting keys <> and <>

In order to prevent operator errors to the greatest possible extent, the two rotary knobs, [8] and [12], are used exclusively for adjusting output voltage and output current. These two keys are used for the selection and adjustment of parameters for all other adjustable device functions according to the following method:

a) Adjusting numeric parameters

After selecting the function to be adjusted with the <SELECT>, <SAVE> or <RCL> key, the current numeric

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value for the selected parameter appears at the display. This value can be increased <> or decreased <> within predefined limits with the parameter adjusting keys. Pressing the key briefly results in a single step, and if the key is pressed and held the value is advanced through a series of consecutive steps. The setpoint value is changed simultaneously along with the display value.

b) Selecting text parameters (setting alternatives)

After selecting the function to be adjusted with the <FUNCTION> key, the current parameter status appears at the display in text format. Any of the alternative settings can be selected by repeatedly pressing the <> or the <> key. The parameter blinks at first to indicate that the displayed alternative has not yet become effective. The selected parameter value does not become effective until it is acknowledged with the <ENTER> key. If acknowledgement does not ensue, the device function is exited and the respective setting remains unchanged.

c) Browsing through the SEQUENCE register

 chapter 4.11 RCL and chapter 4.8 SELECT

[17] Protective functions status display

These indicators provide information concerning the setting status (yellow LED) or triggering (red LED) of protective functions. Illumination of the respective LEDs has the following significance:

OVP (overvoltage protection)

Overvoltage protection has been triggered, because output voltage has exceeded the selected trigger value (OVSET). The output is deactivated. Causes: – Voltage setpoint USET has been set too high manually, or

as a result of memory recall, programming error or Uset control signal to the analog interface

– Voltage transients caused, for example, by switching

inductive power consumers (perhaps too little difference between selected USET and OVSET values)

– During auto-sensing: Sensing lead polarity is reversed, or

an output lead is/was interrupted or was not taken into consideration when adjusting OVSET, so that the voltage at the output terminals which is relevant for the OVP function is increased by the amount to be compensated for at both leads, and is higher than USET voltage as controlled by the sensors at the load side (too little difference between selected USET and OVSET values).

– Unipolar power recovery from the connected power

consumer (e.g. DC motor)

– A device error or defect has occurred.

After the cause of triggering has been eliminated, the output can be reactivated with the OUTPUT ON command.

As long as the latter has no occurred, the output can be reactivated after an adequate cool-down period. If the POWER-ON function has been set to “RCL”, the output is reactivated automatically.

urrent protection)

OCP (over

Overcurrent protection has been triggered because the output has been operated in the current limiting mode (current control) for a duration greater than the DELAY value with activated OCP ON function. Causes:  page 26 and page 68 The output can be reactivated with the OUTPUT ON command.

OCP ON

Overcurrent shutdown is enabled.  page 26 and page 68

LOCAL LOCKED

The front panel controls are disabled, and are thus protected against unauthorized or inadvertent adjustment. This display only applies to disabling of the front panel controls by means of manual adjustment or a control signal applied to the TRIGGER input (for T_MODE TRG). It does not indicate disabling of manual switching to local control by means of the IEC bus LOCAL LOCKOUT command.

[18] Function selector key <FUNCTION>

No special key is assigned to device functions which are normally seldom adjusted or used. These functions are set in a menu-driven fashion by means of the following procedure:

1. Select the desired device function

with the <FUNCTION> key: – Scroll forward: <FUNCTION> + <> or

<FUNCTION> alone

– Scroll back: <FUNCTION> + <>

 Left display: Device function code  Right display: Currently selected parameter setting

or saved measured value

2. Select the desired function parameter

by (repeatedly) activating the <> or the <> key ([16]).  Left display: Unchanged  Right display: For adjusting the selected function

parameter (blinking indicates that adjustment has not yet been executed)

OTP (overtemperature protection)

Overtemperature protection has been triggered because the device has overheated. The output is deactivated.

Causes:

– Impaired cooling, e.g. air inlet or exhaust vents are

obstructed.

– Excessive ambient temperature The device is capable of

continuously supplying nominal power at ambient temperatures of up to 50° C (measured at the air inlet vents). Approximately 120 to 130% nominal power can be drawn intermittently (triggering point for electronic power limiting). Continuous operation at these levels may cause

triggering of the overtemperature protection function. – One or more fans have failed. – Output “fluctuates”. In the case of complex loads, control

fluctuations may occur ( chapter 5.2) which result in

increased power loss and thus causes overheating. – A device error or defect has occurred.

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3. Acknowledge and execute the selected setting

by pressing the <ENTER> key.  Both displays return to default values Uout and Iout.

If the rotary knobs or other function keys are activated, the function menu is exited and settings remain unchanged. Exceptions: <OUTPUT> is autonomously active. <RESOL> remains active for numeric parameters, and is otherwise inactive. Function parameters which do not blink in their entirety are accepted without acknowledging with <ENTER>.

The last open menu appears when the functions menu is reopened.

[19] Resolution selection key <RESOL>

This key can be used to vary step size (setting resolution) for device functions with numeric parameter settings, whose displayed values can be increased or decreased with the rotary knobs, or the <> and <> keys. The decimal place to be increased or decreased blinks. Blinking can be positioned at any one of the three lowest (right-most) decimal places by repeatedly pressing the <RESOL> key, thus allowing for the selection of fine, medium or coarse setting resolution. A different resolution can be selected for the left and righthand displays, and settings remain valid until a new resolution is selected, or until the device configuration is reset. Manual resolution adjustment after reset (*RST): fine (right-most decimal place)

[20] Save key <SAVE> and [21] Recall key <RCL>

The memory function is controlled with these two keys ( chapter 4.11 and page 62).

[22] <ENTER> key

The parameter value selected for a given device function setting is acknowledged and executed by pressing this key.

[23] <CE/LOCAL> key

This key has several functions:

1. Abort an operation

If the <CE/LOCAL> key is activated while a device function is displayed for adjustment, the display returns to its default value and no change is made to the selected device setting.

2. Switch from remote to local control If the device is being remote controlled via one of the computer interfaces (REMOTE LED illuminated), all of the control panel elements are disabled except for the mains switch and the <CE/LOCAL> key. The device can be returned to manual operation and the control panel elements can once again be enabled by pressing the <CE/LOCAL> key ( REMOTE LED off), without causing any changes to current device settings. If the device is being controlled via the IEC bus, the <CE/LOCAL> key can be disabled with the LOCAL LOCKOUT command, making key-operated return to manual mode operation impossible.

3. RST – reset device settings (RESET)

The reset command is triggered by pressing and holding the <CE/LOCAL> key and simultaneously activating the <ENTER> key. This command returns most device functions to their predefined default settings. Default settings are described in chapter 4.16 and on page 62.

4. Disabling front panel controls

By pressing and holding the <CE/LOCAL> key and simultaneously activating the <RCL> key, all control panel elements are disabled except for the mains switch and the <CE/LOCAL> key, and the LOCAL LOCKED LED lights up. Disabling front panel controls prevents unauthorized or inadvertent adjustment of device settings. In order to reactivate the controls, the <CE/LOCAL> key must be pressed and held for at least 4 seconds ( LOCAL LOCKED LED off). The <CE/LOCAL> key can also be disabled by applying a signal to the TRIGGER input at the

analog interface selecting the appropriate setting for the T_MODE function, thus preventing manual reactivation of the front panel controls.

[24] READY indicator

Indication of ready for operation: – LED on: The device is ready for operation and the controls

are enabled.

– Blinking LED: The device is performing a self-test and

cannot be operated at the moment, or the SEQUENCE mode is active ( page 36 and page 71).

– LED off: The device is not ready for operation.

[25] Interface status displays: REMOTE, ADDR and SRQ

Indication of computer interface operating status: – REMOTE LED on: Device is being remote controlled, front

panel controls are disabled.

– ADDR LED on: The device has been addressed and is

receiving or transmitting data (applies to IEC bus operation only).

– SRQ LED on: The device is transmitting a service request

(applies to IEC bus operation only).

[26] Device serial plate

For identification of the device Contains particulars regarding the manufacturer, device type, type designation, order number, serial number, hardware revision level and power consumption.

[27] IEC 625 bus interface

For remote control of device functions via the IEC 625 bus (= IEEE 488 bus) ( chapter 2.1.5).

Caution! The electrical contacts of this interface are connected to components which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Ground yourself by grasping the housing before touching these contacts!

[28] — [29] — [30] RS 232C interface

For controlling device functions via the RS 232C serial port ( chapter 2.1.5).

Caution! The electrical contacts of this interface are connected to components which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Ground yourself by grasping the housing before touching these contacts!

[31] Ground terminal

The output or cable shields can be grounded here if shielded output cables or control cables for the analog interface are used. The ground terminal is connected to the housing and the earthing contact at the mains connection.

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[32] Analog interface

The analog interface facilitates the following functions: – Remote adjustment of output voltage and current with

analog control voltages ranging from 0 to 5 V ( chapter

5.3 / chapter 5.4)

– External measurement or recording of output voltage and

current based on monitor signals 0 to 10 V ( chapter 5.5 / chapter 5.6)

– Connection of sensing leads for the compensation of

voltage drops within the output leads ( chapter 5.2)

– Linking of several devices for master-slave operation

( chapter 5.8 / chapter 5.9)

– Varying internal output resistance ( chapter 5.10) – Control of a selected device function via the floating

TRIGGER input ( chapter 5.7)

Caution! The electrical contacts of this interface are connected to components which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Ground yourself by grasping the housing before touching these contacts!

[33] Power output +/–

Terminals for connecting the power consumer This is a floating output and can be grounded with the positive or the negative pole. A detailed functional description of the output and possible connection options is included in chapter 5. The outputs of all device models are classified as “safety low-voltage circuits” (SELV) by the specified electrical safety regulations (voltage in the event of error: < 120 V–). However, contact protection measures are required for the outputs of the 80 V models. The output should always be deactivated before connecting consumers in order to prevent sparking and induced voltage transients.

[34] Air vents

Exhaust vents for the integrated fan In order to assure adequate device cooling, exhaust vents may not be obstructed. The fan(s) is/are equipped with a 2-step temperature controller.

[35] Mains connection

Connection for mains supply power.

[36] Line fuse(s)

Fusing for mains supply power

[37] Fuse ratings

WARNING! Only fuses of the type and nominal current rating specified here may be used when replacing blown fuses. Tampering with fuses or fuse holders is prohibited (“repairing” fuses, short-circuiting fuse holders etc.).

[38] Power cable strain relief

(for series 64 N only)

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4 Manual Operation and Device Functions

Uout / V Uset / V Ulim / V OVset / V Pout / W

SELECT

Uset Iset

Iout / A Iset / A Ilim / A DELAY / s Pout / W

SELECT





OUTPUT

Uset / V

Ulim

(1)

(2)

(3)

Important menu functions can be selected directly with the <SELECT> keys.

4.1 Menu Structure

After the power-up sequence has been completed, the device is switched to the basic operating mode – indicated by the illuminated READY LED – by means of which the device’s basic functions can be executed, such as:

• Select desired output voltage Uset

• Select desired output current Iset

• Adjust allowable working range with soft-limits Ulim and Ilim

• Adjust overvoltage and overcurrent protection

Additional setup menus can be accessed with the function key. These include:

• SEt (setup) Extended setup functions

• AnIF (analog interface) Analog interface settings

• SEq (sequence function) Sequence function settings

• bUS (computer interface) Interface configuration settings

After selecting the desired setup menu with the function key, the respective menu level appears at the display.

The function and arrow keys are used to scroll through the respective menu levels and select the desired settings.

The CE/Local key can be used to shift back up one level at a time, until the basic operating menu once again appears.

4.2 Setting Output Voltage Uset and Output Current Iset

There are two ways to set output voltage and output current:

• Direct selection

• Pre-selected settings

Changes become immediately effective when this method is utilized, assuming the output is active.

Output voltage or current is preset with the arrow keys to the desired value. The selected value is activated at the output after acknowledging with the ENTER key.

Uout

Uset/V

Ulim/

OVset

Pout

4.2.1 Direct Selection (rotary knobs and arrow keys)

The operating concept allows for direct selection of output voltage and/or output current with the rotary knobs, with immediate activation of the new values at the output.

In the default configuration, momentary output values appear at the display with voltage at the left and current at the right-hand side. This is indicated by means of the two LEDs to the right of the display. If the output is active (indicated by illumination of the red LED above the OUTPUT key), the LEDs in the diagram indicate the control mode. Depending upon the selected output quantities and the load situation, either output voltage or output current is regulated. CV (constant voltage) stands for voltage regulation, and CC (constant current) stands for current regulation.

If the working point is not within the allowable control range, the power LED lights up.

The display can be switched to a representation of the

Iout/A

Iset/A

Ilim/A

Delay/s

Pout/

corresponding setpoint by slightly turning one of the rotary knobs (Uset or Iset). This change is indicated by the respective LED to the right of the display. The blinking decimal place indicates the resolution with which adjustment will take place. Resolution can be changed with the RESOL key.

The setting can then be changed to the desired value with the rotary knob.

As soon as the selected setpoints have been activated, they can also be adjusted with the arrow keys, in which case resolution can also be pre-selected.

The setting mode can also be accessed with the SELECT key. The LEDs next to the display indicate the selected function.

Initializing the Procedure ☞ Slightly turn (1) the Uset knob (see Figure 4.2.1 a).

! The display is switched from Uout (measured voltage value) to

Uset (voltage setpoint). The decimal place for the selected setting resolution blinks.

The

green Uout/V LED

goes out, and the

yellow Uset/V LED

lights up.

Selecting a Resolution

! 3 step widths are possible: 0.01 V, 0.1 V or 1 V. !

The

blinking decimal place

indicates which

step width

will be used for

setpoint adjustment.

☞ Repeatedly press the <RESOL> key [19] until the desired

decimal place blinks at the display.

Executing the Procedure

! Values become immediately active during adjustment.

☞ Adjustment (2) with the Uset rotary knob (see Figure 4.2.1 a):

Clockwise rotation  Increases the value Counterclockwise rotation  Decreases the value All intermediate values are run through semi-linearly, and are read out to the output (assuming it is active).

Figure 4.2.1 a Continuous Adjustment of Uset

☞ Adjust (3) with the <> or the <> key:

<> (increment)  Increases the value <> (decrement) Decreases the value

! Each time the key is pressed, output voltage is changed by an

amount which corresponds to the value selected with the resolution setting function.

! Pressing and holding the respective key results in rapid

scrolling, regardless of the step width.

Attention! Uset may not be set to a value which exceeds Ulim!

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Uset – Selecting a Setpoint for Output Voltage

Iset / A

Ilim

(1)

(2)

(3)

Uset / V

ENTERENTER

ENTER

Uout Iout

Select Uset

Uout unchanged!

CE/LOCAL

Uout Iout

Iout unchanged!

Activate

Select Iset

Uset

Function

• Adjustment with the Uset rotary knob [8] is not enabled until 0.4 seconds after the digital display [9] has been switched to the respective function. This delay time prevents inadvertent changes to Uset during selection of the Uset display. The rotary knob must be adjusted after this time period has elapsed in order to change the Uset setting.

• After delay time has elapsed, output voltage is adjusted directly as the knob is rotated if the output is active. The currently active setpoint appears continuously at the display [9].

• If no adjustment is made for a period of 10 seconds, the display automatically returns to measured voltage value Uout. The display can be immediately switched to the Uout value by pressing the <CE/LOCAL> key.

• There are two ways to adjust Uset manually: – Adjustment with immediate activation of the new value:

Adjustment of the setpoint has an immediate effect on load output quantities.

– Setpoint adjustment:

Adjustment of the setpoint does not effect load output quantities until after activation.

Iset – Selecting a Setpoint for Output Current

The procedure for selecting output current Iset is identical to the procedure for selecting output voltage Uset (page 22).

However, the following controls and displays must be substituted:

• Iset rotary knob (chapter 3 [12])

• Right-hand display (chapter 3 [13])

• Yellow Iset/A LED (chapter 3 [14])

• Setting resolution: 3 step widths are possible: 0.01 A, 0.1 A or 1 A.

Attention: Iset may not be set to a value which exceeds Ilim!

Pre-selecting a Setpoint

☞ Press the <ENTER> key [15].

! The display [5] is switched from Uout (measured voltage value)

to Uset (voltage setpoint). The decimal place which corresponds to the selected resolution setting blinks.

! The green Uout/V LED goes out, and the yellow Uset/V LED [6]

lights up (as long as the Uset/V LED is continuously illuminated, direct adjustment with immediate activation of the new value can be executed with the rotary knob [7]).

• Setting resolution:

! 3 step widths are possible: 0.01 V, 0.1 V or 1 V.

☞ Repeatedly press the <SELECT> key [13] until the desired

decimal place (step width) blinks at the display.

• Output Voltage:

☞ Press either the <> key or the <> key [11]!

<> (increment)  Increases the value <> (decrement)  Decreases the value

! The yellow Uset/V LED [5] blinks. This indicates that new

values are displayed but not activated during adjustment. The old Uset value remains active.

☞ Press the <> key or the <> key [11] until the desired

value appears at the display [5].

! Each time the key is pressed, the pre-selected setpoint

value is changed by an amount which corresponds to the value selected with the resolution setting function.

! Pressing and holding the respective key results in rapid

scrolling, regardless of the step width.

☞ Acknowledge the selected value with the <ENTER> key

[15]. The new value is now activated at the output [4], and the yellow Uset/V LED [6] is continuously illuminated.

☞ Repeatedly press the <ENTER> key [15] in order to switch

back and forth between Uset and Iset.

Figure 4.2.2 a Adjusting Uset with a Specified Fixed Value

Figure 4.2.1 b Continuous Adjustment of Uset

4.2.2 Pre-selected Setting (ENTER, arrow keys)

• Output voltage jumps from the old value to the new value in a single step (no intermediate values).

Attention: Uset may not be set to a value which exceeds Ulim! If the application requires that switching to a new setpoint takes place in a single jump by pressing a key (without semi-continuous adjustment), this can be accomplished as follows.

Proceed to the basic setting menu using the CE/LOCAL key, i.e. to the display of momentary output values. Press the ENTER key in order to switch to the pre-selection setting mode. After switching to this mode, the currently valid setpoint values appear at both displays (indicated by the LED to the right of the display).

As a default function, voltage adjustment is always activated first, which is indicated by a blinking decimal place at the corresponding display. Repeatedly press the ENTER key in order to switch back and forth between current adjustment and voltage adjustment.

The new setpoint can be selected with the arrow keys (and only with the arrow keys), after selecting voltage or current setpoint adjustment and the desired resolution. The SET LED blinks in order to indicate that a change has been made but not yet activated. The new setpoint is activated after acknowledging with the ENTER key.

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4.3 Switching the Power Output On and Off

4.4 Limiting the Allowable Working Range: Ulim, Ilim

The <OUTPUT> key [7] (chapter 3 ) functions independently of the current operating state of the KONSTANTER.

Further details regarding how the device reacts when the <OUTPUT> key [7] is activated are included in chapter 3.

Closed Loop Control Mode

The power output can be activated or deactivated by pressing the <OUTPUT> key [7].

OUTPUT OFF  OUTPUT ON

REMOTE status (remote control)

(chapter 3 [25], page 69)

The <OUTPUT> key is disabled and has no function.

LOCAL LOCKED status (front panel controls disabled)

(chapter 3 [17], chapter 4.12)

The <OUTPUT> key is disabled and has no function.

trG out (T_MODE OUT) and External Trigger Active

The output can be activated and deactivated with the trigger signal (trG parameter OUT selected).

If the power output has been disabled by applying an external trigger signal to the analog interface, it cannot be switched on, neither by means of a command nor with the keys. The corresponding command is not executed, and bit 4 in event register B is set (output-on error). “Err 25” also appears briefly at the display as a warning in the event of manual operation.

The status of the power output the red LED above the <OUTPUT> key:

LED on = output activated LED off = output deactivated

In the case of OUTPUT OFF, the control mode displays are also switched off (chapter 3 [6]).

If the output has be deactivated as a result of overtemperature protection, the red OTP LED [17] in the control mode display lights up. The output cannot be activated until the KONSTANTER has returned to its normal operating temperature.

If the Pon RCL function is active, the output is automatically reactivated after the device has returned to its normal operating temperature.

Functions which may influence the status of the output include:

Functions Meaning Manual

OVP (OVSEt) Overvoltage

protection

OCP Overcurrent

protection

Pon (POWER_ON) page 27 page 70 SEq Sequence chapter

trG (T_MODE) page 29 page 74

(chapter 3 [33]) is indicated by

Remote

Operation

page 24 page 69

page 26 page 68

4.7.3

Operation

page 71

Allowable setting ranges for voltage and current can be limited in order to assure ideal matching to the working ranges of the connected power consumer. The Ulim and Ilim setting functions are provided to this end. Setting options can be selected with the respective <SELECT> key. Setting resolution is selected with the <RESOL> key. The setting itself is entered with the arrow keys. New settings become immediately active.

Attention!

These settings represent so-called soft limits. This means that values which lie within these limits can be selected both manually and via the computer interface, and that a corresponding error message is otherwise generated.

Attention!

The actual output quantity is the sum of the digitally selected setpoint value and the setpoint value specified via the analog interface. This makes it possible to select values which exceed the specified soft limit.

Ulim – Setting the Upper Voltage Limit Value

Function

• Upper setting limit (soft limit) for Uset

• Prevents inadvertent violation of the maximum voltage value when adjusting Uset.

• Protection for the connected power consumer

• Ulim has higher priority than Uset.

• Manual and computer-aided settings for Uset may not exceed Ulim.

• Ulim cannot be set to a value which is less than a previously selected Uset value. Uset must be reduced far enough to allow for the new Ulim setting.

Settings

The setting procedure is described in chapter 4.8.1.

Ilim – Setting the Upper Current Limit Value

Function

• Upper setting limit (soft limit) for Iset

• Prevents inadvertent violation of the maximum current value when adjusting Iset.

• Protection for the connected power consumer

• Ilim has higher priority than Iset.

• Manual and computer-aided settings for Iset may not exceed Ilim.

• Ilim cannot be set to a value which is less than current setpoint Iset. Iset must be reduced far enough to allow for the new Ilim setting.

Settings

The setting procedure is described in chapter 4.8.1.

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4.5 Description of OVP and OCP Protection Functions

Protection for the connected power consumer and the KONSTANTER by means of the following functions:

OVP – overvoltage protection

Function

•

Protection

• If voltage at the output terminals exceeds the selected value, the power output is deactivated.

• Triggering of overvoltage protection causes immediate (< 200



transmitter is disabled, and the electronic sink for discharging the output capacitors over a period of approximately 350 ms is activated. In addition, bit 4 (OVPA) is set in event register A. Bit 4 remains set in status register A for as long as the trigger value is exceeded.

•The triggered (see also chapter 3 [17]), and the out.

• As soon as the shutdown condition no longer exists, the power output can be reactivated by pressing the transmitting a

computer control

Settings

The setting procedure is described in chapter 4.8.1.

Note

•The that the desired undesired triggering of the overshooting due to sudden output discharging (minimum values: chapter 1.5.3)!

•The value between the output terminals of the SSP. This voltage is increased by the (remote sensing) by an amount equal to voltage drop at the output leads. For this reason, the above defined difference between during sensing mode operation.

• The triggering threshold for overvoltage protection is identical to the displayed value, and is always active!

• Overvoltage protection response time is less than 200 µs. Output voltage generated by the device may exceed the duration of this response time. Maximum overshooting can be approximately calculated as follows: Uout = ISET [A] x 200 [µs] / Cout [µF] ISET = selected current setpoint Cout = capacitance of the output capacitor Subsequent discharging time for the output capacitor depends upon load, and corresponds to the specified values for response time at Unom —>1 Volt included in chapter 1.5.3.

• Possible causes for triggering overvoltage protection are listed in chapter 3 [17].

OCP – Overcurrent Protection

Functions

•

Protects

• Deactivates the power output when load current reached, and the output is switched to the

mode

• Current can nevertheless be allowed to exceed Iset for specified, short periods of time by specifying a delay time (see below), for example:

! ! !

for the connected power consumer

OVSET

s) deactivation of the output (

OVP

LED lights up as soon as overvoltage protection is

trigger signal

(“

OUTPUT ON” ➩ red

OVP

trigger value (OVSET) should be set at least 1 V higher

USET

output voltage in order to prevent

OVP

trigger value makes reference to the prevailing voltage

USET

parameter during sensing mode operation

OVSET

and

USET

the power consumer from continuous overcurrent.

Starting current for electric motors In-rush current for capacitive power consumers For testing the breaking performance of circuit breakers, motor protecting switches, fuses etc. For determining the short-term load capacity of contacts and cables, as well as electrical and electronic components

OUTPUT OFF

to the analog interface or by means of

OVP

function resulting from

must be correspondingly increased

). The HF power

red OUTPUT

<OUTPUT> key,

OUTPUT

LED lights up).

current regulating

LED goes

OVSET

Iset

has been

for

In order to maintain short response times when programming voltage increases

•The red chapter 3 [17]), and the

• The power output can be reactivated at any time by pressing the

<OUTPUT> key,

interface

OUTPUT

OCP

LED lights up as soon as

red OUTPUT

by transmitting a

or by means of

LED lights up).

computer control (OUTPUT ON ➩ red

OCP

is triggered (see also

LED goes out.

trigger signal

to the analog

Settings

See description on page 26.

DELAY – Output Off Delay for OCP

Functions

• Delay time prior to deactivation of the power output after triggering of current regulating (

• Only enabled with activated

• If output current the shutdown sequence is aborted.

• If current regulation is triggered again, the routine is started once again (at 00.00).

• The default setting after

Iout

drops below

Iout = Iset)

OCP

function (

Iset

RESET (*RST

OCP ON

before

) is 00.00.

)

DELAY

time elapses,

Settings

The setting procedure is described in chapter 4.8.1.

4.6 Display of Momentary Output Values Uout, Iout and

Pout

Uout – Display Momentary Measured Voltage Value

• Appears at the

•The

• The measured voltage value is automatically displayed again

• The momentary measured voltage value is displayed

green Uout/V

momentary measured voltage value.

approximately 10 seconds after the last setting has been made.

immediately if the user exits the device functions setting mode by pressing the

Iout – Display Momentary Measured Current Value

• Appears at the

• The green momentary measured current value.

• The measured current value is automatically displayed again approximately 10 seconds after the last setting has been made.

• The momentary measured current value is displayed immediately if the user exits the device functions setting mode by pressing the

Pout – Display Momentary Output Power

Repeatedly press the until the respective Pout LED lights up. Momentary output power, based upon measured Uout and Iout values, appears at the corresponding display ([9] or [13]).

– Display Measured Values in U/I Min-Max Memory

Functions

• Reads out stored values for display, or via the computer interface.

• Stored Min-Max values can be read out regardless of the status selected for the

Settings

See description on page 28.

left-hand display

LED [10] lights up and indicates display of the

right-hand display

Iout/A

LED [14] lights up and indicates display of the

MINMAX

[9]

key [23].

[13]

key [23]

function.



key [11] or the

Umin, Umax, Imin

and

Imax

key [15]

at the

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4.7 Operating Menu via the FUNCTION Key

FUNCTION

ENTER

FUNCTION

Jump to last edited function group

Jump to last edited function

e.g.

CE/LOCAL

FUNCTION

The FUNCTION menu consists of the following functions for configuring the KONSTANTER’s parameters:

Function group Function Parameter (numeric / text)

■ Setup

SEt OCP TP: oFF / on

Pon TP: rSt / SbY / rcL



rnd TP: 0 / -1 / -2

■ Analog Interface

AnIF trG TP: oFF / out / rcL / SEq / LLO / UI

■ Sequence Function

SEq* tSEt NP: xx.xx

tdEF NP: xx.xx Strt NP: xxx (11 ... 252) StoP NP: xxx (12... 253) reP NP: xxx (cont. or 1 ... 255) SEq** TP: Go, Strt, StoP, hold, StEP, cont.

* Sequence function: appears at left-hand display, right-hand display is blank. ** Parameter selection for sequence control: appears at left-hand display, selected parameter

appears at right-hand display.

TP: oFF / on / rSt



Figure 4.7 a Accessing the Functions Submenu

☞ If the function group menu is currently open, you can access

the following function groups:

■ Interface Configuration

bUS Addr NP: 0 / 1 / ... / 13 /... / 30 / (UNL)

bAUd NP: 50 / 75 / 150 / 200 / ... / 4800 /

9600 / 19200 dbit NP: 7 / 8 Pbit TP: nonE / ZEro / EVEn / odd / onE Sbit NP: 1 / 2

NP: Numeric Parameters

• Can be selected as a specified value or as a value within an interval with corresponding resolution.

•Adjust resolution (decimal place) by pressing the <RESOL> key.

• Select the value with the <> key or the <> key.

• Displayed value = selected value.

TP: Text Parameters

• Select parameters with the <> key or the <> key.

• Acknowledge your selection by pressing the <ENTER> key.

Settings

☞ Press the <FUNCTION> key at the front of the KONSTANTER.

If no settings have yet been changed via the FUNCTION menu after switching the device on, the SEt function group is accessed by pressing the <FUNCTION> key.

If settings have already been changed in the function menu, the last edited function group or function is accessed automatically.

• Accessing the last edited function:

☞ If you want to configure a function included in the current

function group, select the function group by pressing the <FUNCTION> key. Detailed information is included in the respective section of this chapter.

If you want to configure a function from another function group, first

☞

return to the

function group menu

• Exit the function menu completely: ☞ Press the <CE/LOCAL> key once again.

! Device is returned to Uout / Iout display.

by pressing the

key.

☞ If the desired function group does not appear immediately at

the left-hand display, repeatedly press the <FUNCTION> key until the name of the desired function group appears at the left-hand display (SEt in this example).

•

Forward scrolling

through function groups in this menu:

☞ Repeatedly press the <FUNCTION> key or ☞ Press and hold the <FUNCTION> key and repeatedly press the

<> key at the same time.

• Reverse scrolling through function groups in this menu: ☞ Press and hold the <FUNCTION> key and repeatedly press the

<> key at the same time.

•

Accessing functions in the selected function group:

☞ Press the <ENTER> key.

Figure 4.7 b Switching Amongst Individual Function Groups

Note

The order in which the commands are explained in the following sections corresponds to the actual sequence for manual operation of the SSP KONSTANTER. This makes it easy to configure device functions and parameters without leafing back and forth through the instructions!

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4.7.1 SET – “Setup” Function Group

FUNCTION

FUNCTION Press once

ENTER

Press repeatedly if necessary

Jump to last edited setup function

Start-up performance after power on

CE/LOCAL

Uout

Iout

Display of measured values

Select the text parameter from an options loop

From the SEt function group

ENTER

Activate

the setting

CE/LOCAL

FUNCTION SAVE

RCL

Uset/Iset FUNCTION

SAVE

RCL

FUNCTION

Abort

without change

OCP – Activate Overcurrent Protection

Functions

See functions description on page 24.

Setting Parameters

☞ OFF (default setting after RESET (*RST))

OCP function inactive

Continuous current limiting (current regulation)

☞ ON

OCP function activated

The output is deactivated as soon as current limiting has been active for the specified DELAY time.

Settings

☞ The procedure for configuring OCP is described in principle in

chapter 4.7 and in Figure 4.7.1 a.

! However, the OCP display and a

related text parameter appear in the setup function window.

☞ The selected text parameter does

not become active until the <ENTER> key is pressed!

Figure 4.7.1 b Path to Selection of the OCP Text Parameter

Note

Load current for the output capacitor is also acquired by the current regulator, and is limited to a value of Iset  load. If the OCP function has been activated and ISET and DELAY have been set to low values, the output may even be deactivated if output voltage is increased. For this reason, DELAY must at first be set somewhat higher than the resulting output voltage response time.

Figure 4.7.1 a Path to Pon Settings and other setting options in the Set menu

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Pon – Output Switching Status, Response After Power On

Select the text parameter from an options loop

From the SEt function group

ENTER

CE/LOCAL

FUNCTION SAVE

RCL

Uset/Iset FUNCTION

SAVE

RCL

FUNCTION

Activate

the setting

Abort

without change

Select the text parameter from an options loop

From the SEt function group

ENTER

CE/LOCAL

FUNCTION SAVE

RCL

Uset/Iset FUNCTION

SAVE

RCL

FUNCTION

Activate

the setting

Abort

without change

UI_ – Configure U/I Min-Max Measured Value Memory (MINMAX)

Functions

• Automatically determines KONSTANTER configuration after power on.

Setting Parameters:

☞ rSt (RESET): Factory default settings are utilized. ☞ SbY (STANDBY): Same settings as prior to shutdown, power

output remains inactive (OUTPUT OFF). Disabled front panel controls are re-enabled after power on. As from firmware version 3.006: Disabled front panel controls remain disabled after power on.

☞ rcl (RECALL): Same settings as prior to shutdown. Disabled

front panel controls remain disabled after power on.

Settings

☞ The procedure for configuring Pon is described in principle in

chapter 4.7 and in Figure 4.7.1 a.

! However, the Pon display and a related text parameter appear

in the setup function window.

Functions

• Save minimum and maximum measured voltage and current values.

• Reads out stored values for Umin, Umax, Imin and Imax at the display, or via the computer interface.

• The MINMAX function can be temporarily set to OFF, for example before deactivating the output when changing devices under test. Stored values are then no longer updated, nor are they automatically reset.

• Stored Min-Max values can be read out regardless of the status selected for the MINMAX function.

• Stored Min-Max values can always be reset with the

_ RST command.

• Stored Min-Max values can also be reset with the *RST command, or with the key combination <CE/LOCAL> + <ENTER> (= RESET).

• The status of the MINMAX function is also saved to SETUP memory by pressing the SAVE key.

•If the Pon function is set to SbY or rcl, the MINMAX function is activated upon power-up, but previously measured Min-Max values are lost when the KONSTANTER is switched off.

•The MINMAX function can also be controlled via the trigger input at the analog interface (see page 29).

Setting Parameters

☞ OFF: Storage of Min-Max values is deactivated. ☞ ON: Storage of Min-Max values is activated. ☞ RST: Contents in the Min-Max memory are reset or replaced

with momentary measured values:

Umin = Uout Umax = Uout Imin = Iout Imax = Iout

Figure 4.7.1 c Path to Selection of the Pon Text Parameter

Note

• The status of the Pon function is not saved as a device setting to SETUP memory with the <SAVE> key.

• The following settings are recommended, depending upon how the KONSTANTER is used:

! Pon rSt: use in computer controlled systems ! Pon SbY:common laboratory use ! Pon rcL:applications which must continue in an unchanged

fashion after power failures.

Settings

☞ The procedure for configuring UI_ is described in principle in

chapter 4.7 and in Figure 4.7.1 a.

! However, the UI_ display and a

related text parameter appear in the setup function window.

Default setting after

☞

RESET

RST

OFF!

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Figure 4.7.1 d Path to Selection of the Pon Text Parameter

UI_ – Display Measured Values in

CE/LOCAL

Uout

Iout

FUNCTION SAVE RCL

Abort

FUNCTION

ENTER

FUNCTION

Uset/Iset FUNCTION

SAVE

RCL

FUNCTION

Select the text parameter from an options loop

From the SEt function group

ENTER

CE/LOCAL

FUNCTION SAVE

RCL

Uset/Iset FUNCTION

SAVE

RCL

FUNCTION

Activate

the setting

Abort

without change

U/I Min-Max Memory

rnd – Rounding Off the Displayed Measured Value

Functions

• Reads out stored values for Umin, Umax, Imin and Imax at the display, or via the computer interface.

• Stored Min-Max values can be read out regardless of the status selected for the MINMAX function.

Settings

☞ Select from the Set menu with the <FUNCTION> key. ☞ After U

_, U , I_ or I is displayed for the first time, browsing

amongst these values is possible with the <> and <> keys.

! U_, U , I_ or I appears in the setup function display, and the

corresponding measured value appears at the left-hand display.

☞ Default setting after RESET (*RST): Measured value memory is

cleared!

Applications

The ROUND function can be used where fluctuating measured values are to be expected due to the application (e.g. in manufacturing), which may cause unnecessary concern.

Functions

The ROUND function defines how many decimal places will be displayed for measured Uout and Iout values.

Setting Parameters

☞ 0: no rounding ☞ –1: rounded off by one decimal place ☞ –2: rounded off by two decimal places

Settings

☞ The procedure for configuring Rnd is described in principle in

chapter 4.7 and in Figure 4.7.1 a.

! However, the rnd display and a

related text parameter appear in the setup function window.

Figure 4.7.1 e Path to Selection of the rnd Text Parameter

☞ Default setting after RESET (*RST): unchanged

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Gossen Metrawatt SSP 500 Series, SSP 1000 Series, SSP 2000 Series, SSP 3000 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Technical Description

1.1 Features and Range of Applications

1.2 Functions

1.3 Options and Accessories

1.4 Functional Principle

1.5 Technical Data

1.5.1 General Data

1.5.2 Mechanical Data

1.5.3 Electrical Data

2 Initial Start-Up

2.1 Preparing for Operation

2.1.2 Installation to 19'' Device Racks

2.1.3 Connection to the Mains

2.1.4 Connecting Power Consumers

2.1.5 Connection to Computer Interfaces

2.2 Switching the Instrument On

3 Controls, Display Elements and Terminals

4 Manual Operation and Device Functions

4.1 Menu Structure

4.2 Setting Output Voltage Uset and Output Current Iset

4.2.1 Direct Selection (rotary knobs and arrow keys)

4.2.2 Pre-selected Setting (ENTER, arrow keys)

4.3 Switching the Power Output On and Off

4.4 Limiting the Allowable Working Range: Ulim, Ilim

4.5 Description of OVP and OCP Protection Functions

4.7 Operating Menu via the FUNCTION Key