MAT FULL RACK/ 022300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope Of Manual..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 General Description................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Specifications, Electrical.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 DC Output Ratings For 1/3, 2/3 And Full Rack Modules....................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Miscellaneous Features ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.7 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking And Inspection....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Terminations............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 AC Input Requirement............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 Cooling .................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 Grounding................................................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6.1 Safety Grounding............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6.2 DC (Output) Grounding...................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.3 Power Module To Load Interface..................................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.4 Load Connection, Local Error Sensing .............................................................................................. 2-8
2.6.5 Load Connection With Remote Error Sensing................................................................................... 2-8
2.7 Operating Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.8 Preliminary Check-out ............................................................................................................................ 2-9
2.8.1 Example 1: Full Scale Voltage Check................................................................................................ 2-10
2.8.2 Example 2: Full Scale Current Check:.............................................................................................. 2-11
2.8.3 Example 3: To Reset the Power Module ........................................................................................... 2-12
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Introduction To Controlling The MAT Power Module Output................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 MAT/Power Module Controller System.............................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.2 MAT/TMA Pc-27 System ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Automatic (Tracking) Control Of The Crowbar Level............................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Power Module Controller/MAT Time Delays (To Obtain A Valid Status):................................................ 3-4
3.5 Power Loss Circuit .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.6 Remote Programming ............................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.6.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.6.2 SCPI Programming............................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.6.2.1 SCPI Program Example............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.6.3 CIIL Programming.............................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6.3.1 Examples Using CIIl To Program The MAT Power Module......................................................... 3-8
3.6.3.1.1 Example 1: Program Positive Voltage With Current Limit......................................................3-8
3.6.3.1.2 Example 2 : Program Negative Voltage With Current Limit ...................................................3-10
3.6.3.1.3 Example 3: Program Current And Voltage Limit .....................................................................3-11
APPENDIX A - CIIL COMMAND DEFINITIONS