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Operating ManualInternal GPIB-M Interface:Multichannel Functionality for Programmable DCPower SuppliesGPIB-M-XPDGPIB-M-XTGPIB-M-HPDGPIB-M-XHRGPIB-M-XF

About This Manualviii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Appendix B SCPI Command Reference Describes the Standard Commands for P

SCPI Command ReferenceIEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style98 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and StylePara

SCPI Command ReferenceUnderstanding SCPI CommandsRelease 2.1 99Understanding SCPI CommandsSCPICommandHierarchySCPI is an ASCII-based command language

SCPI Command ReferenceUnderstanding SCPI Commands100 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)The following punctuation is sent with t

SCPI Command ReferenceUnderstanding SCPI CommandsRelease 2.1 101Using QueriesA question mark lets you query the present value for most parameters. For

SCPI Command ReferenceUnderstanding SCPI Commands102 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)ParameterTypesSeveral different data typ

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 103SCPI Command SummaryThe SCPI commands supported by the this Programmable Power Supply are des

104 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.1IEEE 488.2 CommandsFunctionSCPI Command

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 105Table B.2Readback CommandsTrigger*TRGTrigger commands. Analogous to the IEEE 488.1 defined G

106 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.3Commands for Output ControlFunctionSCPI

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 107Table B.4Commands for Current ShareTable B.5Commands for CalibrationTable B.6Command to Clear

Release 2.1 ixTable of ContentsAbout This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.7Commands for Fold ProtectionTable B.8Co

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 109Table B.10Status CommandsFunctionSCPI CommandDescription QueryQuery Operation Status Conditio

110 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryQuery Operation Status Regulating Condition Regi

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 111Preset Enable, Positive Transition and Negative Transition Status Registers[:]STATus[<chan

112 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.11Protection CommandsTable B.12User Line

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 2.1 113Table B.14Auto Sequence CommandsFunctionSCPI CommandDescription QueryDelete selected sequence

114 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryDelete specific sequence step[:]PROGram[<chan

SCPI Command ReferenceExpressionsRelease 2.1 115ExpressionsTable B.15ExpressionsExpression Detailsaux_line_mnemonic Define the output of the auxiliary

SCPI Command ReferenceExpressions116 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Release 2.1 117Appendix C. Error MessagesOverviewErrors are placed in a queue as they are detected. The queue works on a first in, firstout (FIFO) bas

x Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Power Supply Regulation Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error MessagesCommand Error List118 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Command Error ListAn error in the range [-199, -100] indi

Error MessagesExecution Error ListRelease 2.1 119-220 Parameter errorIndicates that a program data element related error occurred.-221 Setting conflic

Error MessagesDevice-Specific Error List120 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Device-Specific Error ListAn error in the range [

Error MessagesQuery Error ListRelease 2.1 121Query Error ListAn error number in the range [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue control ofthe i

Error MessagesFront Panel Error Codes122 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Front Panel Error CodesTable C.7 Front Panel Error C

Error MessagesCANbus Error CodesRelease 2.1 123CANbus Error CodesTable C.11CANbus Error CodesMultichannel Error CodesTable C.12Multichannel Error Code

Error MessagesCurrent Share Error Codes124 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Current Share Error CodesTable C.13Current Share E

Release 2.1 125Appendix D. CalibrationOverviewThe calibration of the unit is software dependent; there are no potentiometers to adjust.The calibration

CalibrationSetup and Equipment126 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Security code To protect calibration data, a security code

CalibrationCalibration ProcedureRelease 2.1 127Calibration ProcedureCalibration of programming and readback are combined in a single procedure.OutputV

Release 2.1 xiSHUTdown Sub-Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Protection SHUTdown Sub-Regis

CalibrationCalibration Procedure128 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)OutputCurrent1. Set the power supply and load operate at

CalibrationExit calibration modeRelease 2.1 129Exit calibration modeWhen you have completed calibration, exit calibration mode by sending the command:

CalibrationRestore Factory Calibration130 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

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xii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Appendix B. SCPI Command ReferenceOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Release 2.1 xiiiList of TablesTable 1.1 Specifications for HPD 300 W with GPIB-M or CANbus . . . . . . . . . . . 19Table 1.2 Specifications for XFR 12

List of Tablesxiv Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table B.11 Protection Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Release 2.1 xvList of FiguresFigure 2.1 XFR and XHR Power Supply Front Panel with GPIB-M Interface . . . . 26Figure 2.2 XPD Power Supply Front Panel w

List of Figuresxvi Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Release 2.1 17Section 1. Features and SpecificationsDescriptionThe internal GPIB-M interface card allows you to operate your power supply from a compu

Features and SpecificationsFeatures and Functions18 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)ProgrammableFunctions• Output voltage and

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 19SpecificationsThe specifications in this section are warranted at 25°C ±5°C unless otherwise sp

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications20 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 1.2 Specifications for XFR 1200 W with GPIB

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 21Table 1.3 Specifications for XFR 2800 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 7.5-300 12-220 20-130 33-8

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications22 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 1.4 Specifications for XHR 1000 W with GPIB

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 23Table 1.5 Specifications for XPD 500 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Table 1.6 Specifications for XT 60

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications24 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Release 2.1 25Section 2. Installation and ConfigurationIntroductionTo use this product, you must have the following equipment:• a compatible model of

Installation and ConfigurationInitial Inspection26 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Figure 2.1 XFR and XHR Power Supply Front

Installation and ConfigurationInitial InspectionRelease 2.1 27Figure 2.2 XPD Power Supply Front Panel with GPIB InterfaceFigure 2.3 XT and HPD Power S

Operating Manual forInternal GPIB-M Interface:Multichannel Functionality for Programmable DCPower Supplies

Installation and ConfigurationInitial Inspection28 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Figure 2.4 XFR 2800 Watt Power Supply Rear

Installation and ConfigurationInitial InspectionRelease 2.1 29Figure 2.6 XHR Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M InterfaceFigure 2.7 XPD Power Supply

Installation and ConfigurationInitial Inspection30 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Figure 2.8 XT/HPD Power Supply Rear Panel

Installation and ConfigurationBasic Setup ProcedureRelease 2.1 31Basic Setup ProcedureThis procedure can be used as a quick reference for those famili

Installation and ConfigurationBasic Setup Procedure32 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)SetupProcedureFor those who want more i

Installation and ConfigurationBasic Setup ProcedureRelease 2.1 33Table 2.1 Remote Mode Power On ConditionsPower OnServiceRequestThe Power On Service R

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for GPIB Operation34 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Configure for GPIB OperationThe

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for Multichannel OperationRelease 2.1 35Configure for Multichannel Operation MultichannelConnectionsYou may re

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for Multichannel Operation36 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)CANbus The CANbus port c

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for Multichannel OperationRelease 2.1 37Setup See Figure 2.10.1. Connect power supplies to be controlled via t

ii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)LimitedWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover and how long does it last?This Limited Warra

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for Multichannel Operation38 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)A power supply will atte

Installation and ConfigurationConfigure for Multichannel OperationRelease 2.1 39BroadcastingCommandsYou can specify a channel address of "0"

Installation and ConfigurationUser Lines40 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)User LinesThe user lines connector, located on the

Installation and ConfigurationUser LinesRelease 2.1 41User LinesConnection(XT, HPD,XPD)Figure 2.11User Signals Connector (XT, HPD and XPD)Use a standa

Installation and ConfigurationUser Lines42 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Figure 2.13Schematic For User Line InterfaceVf = 1

Release 2.1 43Section 3. OperationOverviewOnce you have installed the power supply and connected both the AC input power and the load as explained in

OperationPower Supply Operating States44 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Power Supply Operating StatesThe power supply has 5

OperationPower Supply Regulation ModesRelease 2.1 45Power Supply Regulation ModesThe power supply has 2 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation

OperationRemote Control Modes46 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Remote Control ModesThe power supply must be in remote mode t

OperationFront Panel LEDsRelease 2.1 47Front Panel LEDsThe status LEDs on the front panel give an instant indication to the status of the power supply

Release 2.1 iiiDirect returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For som

OperationPower Supply Operation48 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Power Supply OperationThis section describes how to configu

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 49The functionality of the hardware protection circuits (OVP, OTP, ACFail) remains the same in local mode.P

OperationPower Supply Operation50 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Readback To check the voltage or current output of the powe

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 51ConfigureOutputProtectionFive configurable protection mechanisms are available:• OVP: Over-Voltage Protec

OperationPower Supply Operation52 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)OVP The over voltage protection level is set with a command

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 53AdditionalProtectionsOther protection mechanisms designed to protect the power supply are:• AC Off: Disab

OperationPower Supply Operation54 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)ClearProtectionEventIf the unit has shut down, resume opera

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 55User Settings(Save andRecall)If you have a frequent or constant need for a specific voltage and current o

OperationPower Supply Operation56 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)This will save factory default settings to a user setting l

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 57Power OnOutput State(XFR/XHR only) You may also change the output state whether the output is enabled or

iv Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Disclaimer ProductTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XA

OperationPower Supply Operation58 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Read ErrorMessagesThe error queue holds up to 50 error mess

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 2.1 59To set up Auxiliary line A:OUTP:AUXA:SOUR <aux-line-mnemonic>To set up Auxiliary line B:OUTP:AUXB:S

OperationAuto Sequencing60 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Auto SequencingAuto Sequencing allows users to program a sequence

OperationAuto SequencingRelease 2.1 61Editing the SequenceTo edit an existing step or to program new steps, use the following commands:PROG:STEP<st

OperationAuto Sequencing62 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Setting Sequence RepetitionsSet the number of times a sequence wil

OperationAuto SequencingRelease 2.1 63Querying the number of stepsTo query the number of steps that have been programmed:PROGram:STEP:COUNt?Deleting a

OperationAuto Sequencing64 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)OperationTo run, stop or pause a sequence, use the following comma

OperationAuto SequencingRelease 2.1 65Set V, I, and PLimitsThe voltage, current and power setpoints can be limited to less than the supply rating rang

OperationAuto Sequencing66 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)TriggeringCommandsTriggers are event-driven signals that instruct

OperationAuto SequencingRelease 2.1 67Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a function of change in the output voltage and a given time interval. T

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OperationAuto Sequencing68 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Example:Set a slew rate of 100V/10s for a 100V-60A power supply. T

Release 2.1 69Section 4. Status RegistersOverviewThe Status Register structure is mandatory for SCPI and IEEE 488.2 compliance. The register bits are

Status RegistersOverview70 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)The Operation Status data structure has the operation status regis

Status RegistersOverviewRelease 2.1 71Figure 4.1 Operation Status RegistersPROTection SummaryINTerlockCOMMandNot Used1032547698111013121514Not UsedNot

Status RegistersOverview72 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 4.1 OPERation Status RegisterREGulatingSub-RegisterThis desc

Status RegistersOverviewRelease 2.1 73SHUTdownSub-RegisterThe Shutdown sub-register indicates the cause of the power supply shutdown. More than one bi

Status RegistersOverview74 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 4.5 Remote CONtrol Sub-RegisterCurrentSHareSub-RegisterThis

Status RegistersOverviewRelease 2.1 75Figure 4.2 Questionable Status RegistersNot UsedVOLTage SummaryCURRent Summary1032547698111013121514Over Tempera

Status RegistersOverview76 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 4.7 QUEStionable Status RegisterVOLTageSub-RegisterThis show

Status RegistersOverviewRelease 2.1 77CURRentSub-RegisterThis shows whether the present current level is over or under the specified trip limit.Table

vi Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)PowerSupplySafetyWarnings,Cautions,and NotesWarnings, cautions, and notes are defined and

Status RegistersOverview78 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Table 4.10 Standard Event Status RegisterBit Bit Weight Bit Name D

Status RegistersOverviewRelease 2.1 79Status Byte The Status byte register contains the STB and RQS(MSS) messages as defined in 488.1. The user can re

Status RegistersOverview80 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)MasterSummaryStatus (MSS)The Master Summary Status message indicat

Status RegistersStatus Register CommandsRelease 2.1 81Status Register CommandsIn the following sections <status-enable> is a value from 0 to 327

Status RegistersStatus Register Commands82 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)IEEE 488.2Status andEventCommandsClear Status Comm

Status RegistersStatus Register CommandsRelease 2.1 83To clear the Service Request Enable Register send "*SRE 0." The Power-on Status Clear

Status RegistersStatus Register Commands84 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)or the multichannel equivalentSTATus<channel>

Status RegistersStatus Register CommandsRelease 2.1 85OperationStatusRegisterCommandsQuery Operation Status Register ConditionSTAT[<channel>]:OP

Status RegistersStatus Register Commands86 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)STAT[<channel>]:OPER:SHUT[:EVEN]?Enable Shut

Status RegistersStatus Register CommandsRelease 2.1 87Set Remote Control Positive Transition FilterSTAT[<channel>]:OPER:RCON:PTR <status-enab

Release 2.1 viiAbout This ManualThis operating manual is for the internal Multichannel Interface (GPIB-M), a microprocessor-controlled option card for

Status RegistersStatus Register Commands88 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)VoltageSub-RegisterCommandsQuery Voltage Sub-Regis

Release 2.1 89Section 5. Current Sharing OverviewThe current sharing function allows power supplies to current share between units connected in parall

Current SharingOverview90 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Theory ofOperationPower supplies may be connected in parallel to su

Current SharingOperationRelease 2.1 91OperationOnce a current sharing network is setup, you may adjust the voltage setpoint on the master. The master

Current SharingOperation92 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Release 2.1 93Appendix A. GPIBOverviewThis power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a GeneralPurpose Interface Bus (GPIB) interface

GPIBProtocol Specifications94 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)Protocol SpecificationsMultilineControlFunctionsIEEE 488.2 (Sec

GPIBElectrical SpecificationsRelease 2.1 95Electrical SpecificationsDriverRequirementsIEEE 488.2 (Section 3.3).Table A.3Driver Types for Interface Lin

GPIBPerformance Specifications96 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Release 2.1 97Appendix B. SCPI Command ReferenceOverviewThis appendix provides a summary of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI)