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Operating ManualXDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt SeriesDigital Programmable DC Power SupplyXDC 10-1200XDC 20-600XDC 30-400XDC 40-300XDC 60-200XDC 80-150XD

viii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyApprovals CE MarkCE-marked units meet the following standards:• IEC 1010-1-92 including Amendments

OperationPower Supply Operation98 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigureDisplayThe DISPLAY CONFIG menu option allows you to select the

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 99If you attempt to use either knob, the display shows Knobs Locked, and there is no effect on the output.T

OperationPower Supply Operation100 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySet V, I, and PLimitsThe voltage, current and power setpoints can be l

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 101To set the current limits:Step # Do This You Will See1 ERROR MSGS2 until you see the “SETPT LIMIT” opti

OperationPower Supply Operation102 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTo set the power limit:Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a func

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 103The slew rate error increases as the slew rate increases.Selecting SLEW RATE from the main menu will giv

OperationDefault Display104 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyView ModelInformationThe MODEL INFO menu option displays hardware and softwar

Release 3.0 105Section 4. Remote OperationOverviewThis chapter is divided into 3 main parts:• “Remote Analog Operation” on page 108 provides an overvi

Remote OperationOverview106 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyThe IEEE 488.2 common commands that are supported are:For a detailed listing

Remote OperationMaking Connections for Remote ControlRelease 3.0 107Making Connections for Remote ControlSee Figure 4.1 for the locations of the RS-23

Release 3.0 ixAbout This ManualWho Should Use This ManualThis manual is designed for users who understand basic electrical theory, especially as appli

Remote OperationRemote Analog Operation108 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRemote Analog OperationAnalogConnectionsThe analog interface h

Remote OperationRemote Analog OperationRelease 3.0 109Figure 4.2 Schematic For User Line InterfaceTable 4.2 Analog Programming PinsThe analog setpoint

Remote OperationRemote Analog Operation110 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable 4.3 Analog Pin Connections for Power Loop BackRemote Int

Remote OperationRemote Analog OperationRelease 3.0 111Next select analog programming as the remote control interface.Your options are• Analog V &

Remote OperationRemote Analog Operation112 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyUsingRemoteAnalogControlConnect your programming voltage sourc

Remote OperationMultichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)Release 3.0 113Multichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)MultichannelConnectionsMultichannel opera

Remote OperationMultichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)114 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigurationBefore connecting a power supply

Remote OperationMultichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)Release 3.0 1152. At least one power supply should be connected to a PC via RS-232 or GPIB for

Remote OperationMultichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)116 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyNote that slave units have an automatic readdr

Remote OperationMultichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)Release 3.0 117MultichannelBroadcastCommandsAdd a suffix of "0" to simultaneously bro

About This Manualx Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAppendix B: SCPI Command Reference describes the Standard Commands for Programmable I

Remote OperationRS-232 Operation118 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRS-232 OperationRS-232ConnectionUse a standard null modem cable to co

Remote OperationRS-232 OperationRelease 3.0 119Next, select RS-232 as the remote control interface.Press the LCL/RMT button to begin remote operation

Remote OperationGPIB Operation120 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyGPIB OperationGPIBConnectionThe GPIB port is a special GPIB female conn

Remote OperationGPIB OperationRelease 3.0 121ConfigurationConfigure the power supply’s GPIB address and power-on service request setting. The defaults

Remote OperationGPIB Operation122 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPITo set up GPIB control parameters:SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR <GPIB-addr

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 123SCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesThese SCPI commands are for use with GPIB, RS-2

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces124 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyLast SettingSelecting Last Setting lets you resto

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 125Power OnOutput StateYou may also change the output state whether the output is enab

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces126 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable 4.8 Features Affected by Reset (*RST) Comma

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 127Store UserSettingsIf you have a frequent or constant need for a specific voltage an

Release 3.0 xiContentsAbout This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixList

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces128 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyChangeRemote/LocalControl ofPower SupplyA SCPI co

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 129To check a triggered setpoint:SOUR:VOLT:TRIG?SOUR:CURR:TRIG?SOUR:POW:TRIG?To set li

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces130 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigure V, I,P ProtectionLimitsOver-Voltage Pro

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 131Under-Current ProtectionTo set the Under-Current Protection level:SOUR:CURR:PROT:UN

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces132 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigureOtherProtectionMechanismsFold Protection

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 133Over Temperature ProtectionThe user has the option of setting whether the over temp

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces134 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyClearProtectionEventTo clear a protection mechani

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 135To check the setting:OUTP:AUXA:SOUR?To set up Auxiliary line B:OUTP:AUXB:SOUR <a

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces136 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTriggeringCommandsTriggers are event-driven signa

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 137OperationUsers can select and start a sequence, and while the sequence is running,

Contentsxii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyLoad Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces138 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyProgrammingSequencesSelect Sequence to ProgramPRO

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 139Selecting a Trigger SourceIf any triggers are programmed into the sequence, select

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces140 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAutoSequenceOperationSelect Sequence to RunPROGra

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 141Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a function of change in the output voltage

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces142 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyIdentificationQueryThe identification query comma

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 143Enable RegisterThe enable register enables reporting of the event bits to the summa

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces144 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 4.4 Operation Status RegistersPROTection S

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 145Table 4.9 OPERation Status RegisterBit Bit Weight Bit Name Description0 1 CALibrati

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces146 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyREGulating Sub-RegisterThis describes the regulat

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 147Protection SHUTdown Sub-RegisterTable 4.12 Protection SHUTdown Sub-RegisterRemote C

ContentsRelease 3.0 xiiiProgram Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Programming a Sequ

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces148 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable 4.13 Remote CONtrol Sub-RegisterCurrent SHa

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 149QUEStionable Status RegisterThe Questionable Status Register is a 16-bit register t

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces150 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 4.5 Questionable Status RegistersNot UsedP

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 151Table 4.15 QUEStionable Status RegisterBit Bit Weight Bit Name Description0 1 VOLTa

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces152 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyVOLTage Sub-RegisterThis shows whether the presen

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 153TEMPerature Sub-RegisterThis shows whether the temperature of critical components i

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces154 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable 4.20 Standard Event Status RegisterBit Bit

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 155Status ByteThe Status byte register contains the STB and RQS(MSS) messages as defin

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces156 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyQuestionable Status Register Summary (QSR)This bi

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 157StatusRegisterCommandsIn the following sections <status-enable> is a value fr

Contentsxiv Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyEnable Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces158 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyIEEE 488.2 Status and Event CommandsClear Status

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 159Service Request Enable RegisterThe Service Request Enable Register allows the user

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces160 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyStatus ByteThe status byte query will return the

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 161Wait-to-Continue CommandThe Wait-to-Continue command prevents the power supply from

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces162 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRegulating Sub-Register CommandsQuery Regulating

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 163Shutdown Sub-Register CommandsQuery Shutdown EventSCPI command:STATus[<channel&g

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces164 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyProtection Shutdown Sub-Register CommandsQuery Pr

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 165Remote Control Sub-Register CommandsQuery Remote Control EventSCPI command: STATus[

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces166 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyCurrent Share Sub-Register CommandsQuery Current

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 167Questionable Status Register CommandsQuery Questionable Status Register EventSCPI c

ContentsRelease 3.0 xvAppendix B. SCPI Command ReferenceOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces168 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyVoltage Sub-Register CommandsQuery Voltage Sub-Re

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 169Current Sub-Register CommandsQuery Current Sub-Register EventSCPI command: STATus[&

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces170 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyPower Sub-Register CommandsQuery Power Sub-Regist

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital InterfacesRelease 3.0 171Temperature Sub-Register CommandsQuery Questionable Temperature Sub-Register EventT

Remote OperationSCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces172 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Release 3.0 173Section 5. Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)OverviewThe current sharing function is only available for 6000 Watt units. Power supplies c

Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)Overview174 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigureCurrentShareCurrent sharing may be configured either

Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)OverviewRelease 3.0 175SCPISelect whether the unit will operate as a master or slave unit:SOURCE:COMBine:CSHare:MODE [

Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)Operation176 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyOperationOnce a current sharing network is setup, you may ad

Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)OperationRelease 3.0 177SpecificationsMax current share units 5Max cable length 40mBus speed 700 kbits/secTermination

Contentsxvi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAppendix D. GPIBOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)Operation178 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Release 3.0 179Appendix A. CalibrationThese are the calibration procedures for the 6000 W unit. If you purchased a 12000 W unit, please reference the

CalibrationEntering Calibration Mode180 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFront Panel To access calibration mode via the front panel:If you

CalibrationEntering Calibration ModeRelease 3.0 181SCPI To access calibration mode via remote interface, use the command:CAL:STAT ON, "0000"

CalibrationSetup and Equipment182 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySetup and Equipment•6 digit DVM• current shunt• variable load• 0-10 V D

CalibrationFront Panel Calibration ProcedureRelease 3.0 183Front Panel Calibration ProcedureCalibration can also be done via remote control, using SCP

CalibrationFront Panel Calibration Procedure184 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply4. Enter current dataEnter the current output, read from

CalibrationFront Panel Calibration ProcedureRelease 3.0 1857. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants.8. The menu will go to the 5V a

CalibrationFront Panel Calibration Procedure186 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply4. Enter voltage dataEnter the voltage at the current pro

CalibrationRemote Interface Calibration ProcedureRelease 3.0 187AnalogProgrammingInterface0-10V RangeThe 0-10V range of the analog programming interfa

Release 3.0 xviiList of TablesTable 1.1 Front Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Table 2.1 Ba

CalibrationRemote Interface Calibration Procedure188 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply3. Enter current dataEnter the current read from the

CalibrationRemote Interface Calibration ProcedureRelease 3.0 1895. Enter voltage dataEnter the voltage at the voltage programming lines, read from the

CalibrationRemote Interface Calibration Procedure190 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply3. Enter voltage dataEnter the voltage at the curren

CalibrationRemote Interface Calibration ProcedureRelease 3.0 191AnalogProgrammingInterface0-10V RangeThe 0-10V range of the analog programming interfa

CalibrationExit calibration mode192 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyExit calibration modeWhen you have completed calibration, hit the EXI

Release 3.0 193Appendix B. SCPI Command ReferenceOverviewThis appendix provides a summary of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI)

SCPI Command ReferenceIEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style194 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyIEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and StyleParameters Unit

SCPI Command ReferenceUsing SCPI CommandsRelease 3.0 195Using SCPI CommandsThroughout these commands, the optional command [<channel>] is availa

SCPI Command ReferenceUsing SCPI Commands196 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply• Angle brackets ( < > ) identify where specific value

SCPI Command ReferenceParameter TypesRelease 3.0 197Parameter TypesSeveral different data types are defined for use in program messages and response m

List of Tablesxviii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable B.10 Status Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command Summary198 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command SummaryThe SCPI commands supported by the this

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 199Table B.1IEEE 488.2 CommandsFunctionSCPI CommandDescription QueryClear Status*CLS[:]STATus[&l

200 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.2Readback CommandsSave Default Settings*SDS[:]SYSTem

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 201Table B.3Commands for Output ControlFunctionSCPI CommandDescription QuerySet (Immediate) Curr

202 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.4Commands for Current Share (6000 W only)Set Under P

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 203Table B.5Commands for CalibrationTable B.6Command to Clear all Protection MechanismsFunctionS

204 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.7Commands for Fold ProtectionTable B.8Commands for T

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 205Table B.10Status CommandsFunctionSCPI CommandDescription QueryPower On Status Clear (*PSC)[:]

206 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummarySet Operation Status Remote Control Negative Transition Regi

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 207Set Operation Status Shutdown Protection Negative Transition Register[:]STATus[<channel>

Release 3.0 xixList of FiguresFigure 1.1 Front Panel (6000 Watt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Figure 1.2 F

208 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummarySet Questionable Status Power Negative Transition Register[:

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 209Table B.11Protection CommandsTable B.12User LinesTable B.13Output StateFunctionSCPI CommandDe

210 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.14Auto Sequence CommandsFunctionSCPI CommandDescript

SCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryRelease 3.0 211Delete specific sequence step[:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<sequence_number>:STEP

212 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySCPI Command ReferenceSCPI Command SummaryTable B.15Legacy CommandsNotes:All legacy commands that chan

SCPI Command ReferenceExpressionsRelease 3.0 213ExpressionsTable B.16ExpressionsExpression Detailsaux_line_mnemonicDefine the output of the auxiliary

SCPI Command ReferenceExpressions214 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Release 3.0 215Appendix C. Error MessagesOverviewErrors are placed in a queue as they are detected. The queue works on a first in, firstout (FIFO) bas

Error MessagesCommand Error List216 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyCommand Error ListAn error in the range [-199, -100] indicates that a

Error MessagesExecution Error ListRelease 3.0 217-220 Parameter errorIndicates that a program data element related error occurred.-221 Setting conflic

List of Figuresxx Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Error MessagesDevice-Specific Error List218 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyDevice-Specific Error ListAn error in the range [-399, 300] o

Error MessagesQuery Error ListRelease 3.0 219Query Error ListAn error number in the range [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue control ofthe i

Error MessagesFront Panel Error Codes220 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFront Panel Error CodesTable C.7 Front Panel Error CodesCPU Erro

Error MessagesCANbus Error CodesRelease 3.0 221CANbus Error CodesTable C.11CANbus Error CodesMultichannel Error CodesMultichannel functionality is onl

Error MessagesCurrent Share Error Codes222 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyCurrent Share Error CodesCurrent share functionality is only a

Release 3.0 223Appendix D. GPIBOverviewThis power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a GeneralPurpose Interface Bus (GPIB) interfac

GPIBProtocol Specifications224 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyProtocol SpecificationsMultilineControlFunctionsIEEE 488.2 (Section 5) req

GPIBElectrical SpecificationsRelease 3.0 225Electrical SpecificationsDriverRequirementsIEEE 488.2 (Section 3.3).Table D.3Driver Types for Interface Li

GPIBPerformance Specifications226 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Release 3.0 227Appendix E. Specifications and CharacteristicsNotes• These specifications are represented over the full operating temperature range.• N

Release 3.0 21Section 1. About The XDC Power SupplyOverviewThe XDC Series of digital, programmable DC power supplies is designed for use in OEM, ATE,

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—Summary228 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyElectrical Specifications—SummaryT

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—SummaryRelease 3.0 229Table E.2Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units (10V to 60V Models

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—Summary230 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable E.3Specifications for 6000 W

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—SummaryRelease 3.0 231Table E.4Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units (80V to 600V Model

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—Summary232 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable E.5Specifications for 12000

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—SummaryRelease 3.0 233Table E.6Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units (10V to 60V Model

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—Summary234 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable E.7Specifications for 12000

Specifications and CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications—SummaryRelease 3.0 235Table E.8Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units (80V to 600V Mode

Specifications and CharacteristicsAC Line Input Specifications236 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAC Line Input SpecificationsThe input t

Specifications and CharacteristicsOutput Performance SpecificationsRelease 3.0 237Output Performance SpecificationsThese specifications define the ele

About The XDC Power SupplyFront Panel22 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply• Bright vacuum fluorescent display with annunciators to indicate

Specifications and CharacteristicsOutput Performance Specifications238 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTypical Programming ResolutionTypi

Specifications and CharacteristicsOutput Performance SpecificationsRelease 3.0 23930 Minute Drift18 Hour Drift Temperature Stability2Temperature Coeff

Specifications and CharacteristicsOutput Performance Specifications240 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyUser Line InterfaceIncludes auxili

Specifications and CharacteristicsOutput Performance SpecificationsRelease 3.0 241Output Hold-Up Time – Source InterruptionMinimum 4 ms with output de

Specifications and CharacteristicsEnvironmental Specification242 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyEnvironmental SpecificationThermalSpecif

Specifications and CharacteristicsMechanical SpecificationRelease 3.0 243Mechanical SpecificationWeight 6000 W: approx. 75 lb. (34 kg) for 10 V-600 A

Specifications and CharacteristicsMechanical Specification244 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure E.2 Power Supply Dimensions (12000 W

Release 3.0245IndexIndexAAC input connector 30, 40AC input power 40AC input wiresconnecting 41, 43illustrated 42, 44specification 41AC offauto-recover

IndexOperating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply246control optionsconfiguring remote control source 76described 21GPIB 21remote vs local 74RS-232 21S

IndexRelease 3.0247Ffactory default settings 31FCC compliance viiifold protectionoptions 70, 132setting 71front panel controls 61front panel, illustra

About The XDC Power SupplyFront PanelRelease 3.0 23Figure 1.2 Front Panel (12000 Watt)1. Rack mount brackets2. Handles3. On/Off switch4. Air intake ve

IndexOperating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply248Mmaintenance 34Master display annunciator 29menunavigation 62menu itemsAUTO SEQ PGM 62CALIBRATION

IndexRelease 3.0249power-on operating state 58programming capability 22PROT SET key 25, 62protection 65AC off 133clearing 134fold 70, 132over current

IndexOperating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply250recall 79, 127user 77, 127shutdown recovery 71single load, connecting 51Slave display annunciator

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About The XDC Power SupplyFront Panel24 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 1.3 Keypad1. Voltage knob: Turn knob to increase or decrea

About The XDC Power SupplyFront PanelRelease 3.0 258. PROTECTION SET key: View and set protection setpoints. ALARM response: Read and clear alarm mess

About The XDC Power SupplyFront Panel26 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTable 1.1 Front Panel FunctionsKey FunctionsVoltage Setpoint Ente

About The XDC Power SupplyFront PanelRelease 3.0 27Menu FunctionERROR MSGS Read error msgsUSER LINES Aux line AAux line BConfigure aux line AConfigure

Operating Manual forXDC 6000 Watt and12000 Watt SeriesDigital Programmable DC Power Supply

About The XDC Power SupplyDisplay28 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyDisplayFigure 1.4 Front Panel Display1. Main Display: Shows setpoints

About The XDC Power SupplyStatus AnnunciatorsRelease 3.0 291. AUX A: Condition selected for auxiliary line A is TRUE.2. Master: Power supply is select

About The XDC Power SupplyRear Panel30 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRear PanelFigure 1.6 Rear Panel (6000 Watt low and medium output s

About The XDC Power SupplyOverview of OperationRelease 3.0 31Overview of OperationPower ON Power ON describes the period between the time the AC power

About The XDC Power SupplyOverview of Operation32 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply

Release 3.0 33Section 2. InstallationOverviewSection 2 provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the power suppl

InstallationInspection, Cleaning, and Packaging34 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyInspection, Cleaning, and PackagingInitialInspectionWhe

InstallationReturning Power Supplies to the ManufacturerRelease 3.0 35Returning Power Supplies to the ManufacturerReturnMaterialAuthorizationPolicyBef

InstallationReturning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer36 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyPackaging forShipping orStorageFollow these in

InstallationLocation, Mounting, and VentilationRelease 3.0 37Location, Mounting, and VentilationUse the power supply in rack-mounted applications only

ii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyLimitedWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover and how long does it last?This Limited Warranty is provi

InstallationLocation, Mounting, and Ventilation38 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 2.2 Unpacking the Power Supply (6000 Watt shown)

InstallationLocation, Mounting, and VentilationRelease 3.0 39Figure 2.3 Mounting the Power Supply in the Rack With Support Rails1(6000 W shown)Ventila

InstallationAC Input Power40 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAC Input PowerAC InputConnectorThe AC input connector is a standard wire cla

InstallationAC Input PowerRelease 3.0 41AC Input Wire The manufacturer recommends the AC input wire specified in Table 2.2 and Table 2.3. This must be

InstallationAC Input Power42 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply6. Route the AC wires to the input terminal block by connecting the red, bla

InstallationAC Input PowerRelease 3.0 43AC Wire InputConnectionfor 12000 WSee Figure 2.6, on page 44.To connect the 12000 W AC input wires:1. Ensure t

InstallationAC Input Power44 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 2.6 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 12000 Watt unitsAC input cover p

InstallationBasic Checks or Self-TestsRelease 3.0 45Basic Checks or Self-TestsThe functional test procedures described in this section include power-o

InstallationBasic Checks or Self-Tests46 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyPower ONCheckTo complete the power on check:1. Ensure that the A

InstallationBasic Checks or Self-TestsRelease 3.0 474. Slowly turn the Current knob clockwise 1 or 2 turns. Slowly turn the Voltage knob clockwise and

Release 3.0 iiiDirect returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For som

InstallationLoad Wiring48 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyLoad WiringWhen connecting load wiring to the power supply, consider the follow

InstallationLoad WiringRelease 3.0 49Load WiringLength forOperationwith SenseLinesFor applications using remote sensing, or for improved voltage regul

InstallationLoad Connections50 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyLoad ConnectionsMake load connections at the rear of the power supply at t

InstallationLoad ConnectionsRelease 3.0 51Single Load To connect a single load to the DC output bus bars (10–150V outputs):1. Ensure that the power su

InstallationLoad Connections52 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyMultipleLoadsTo connect multiple loads in parallel:• Follow the “Single Lo

InstallationLoad ConnectionsRelease 3.0 53Output StrainRelief/CoverSee Figure 2.8 and Figure 2.9 for installation of the output cover. Use this cover

InstallationLoad Connections54 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyFigure 2.10Output Cover with Strain Relief for 6000 Watt units (High Volta

InstallationLoad ConnectionsRelease 3.0 55Figure 2.11Output for 12000 Watt units (High Voltage 300–600V)

InstallationRemote Sensing56 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRemote SensingThe power supply regulates the output voltage at the output co

Release 3.0 57Section 3. OperationOverviewOnce you have installed the power supply and connected both the AC input power and the load as explained in

iv Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyDisclaimer ProductTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CON

OperationPower Supply Operating States58 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyPoweringOFF thePower SupplyFrom the front panel, the safest meth

OperationPower Supply Regulation ModesRelease 3.0 59Power Supply Regulation ModesThe power supply has 3 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation

OperationRemote Control Modes60 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRemote Control ModesA number of control interfaces are available. You can

OperationFront Panel ControlsRelease 3.0 61Front Panel ControlsThe power supply is shipped ready to operate in local mode. The factory default power-o

OperationFront Panel Controls62 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply6. PROT SET: Lets you view and set protection setpoints. (See “Set Output

OperationFront Panel ControlsRelease 3.0 6311. KNOB LOCKOUT: Locks out either the Voltage or Current knob, or locks out both. (See “Lock Out Control K

OperationPower Supply Operation64 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyPower Supply OperationThis section describes how to configure and opera

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 65Set Power The POWER SETPOINT menu option lets you select the power output limit, measured in watts. The f

OperationPower Supply Operation66 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyOVP shuts down the power supply if the protection limit is exceeded. Th

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 67To set the Over-Voltage Protection:The other protection options follow a similar procedure, but have 2 ex

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OperationPower Supply Operation68 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyThese 2 extra steps are shown in the following example.To set the Under

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 69To set the Under-Current Protection:To set the Over-Power Protection:Step # Do This You Will See1 OVP SET

OperationPower Supply Operation70 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTo set the Under-Power Protection:Fold Protection options are:• None: F

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 71To set Fold Protection:SetShutdownRecovery forAC Off andOTPThe Shutdown Recovery menu offers 2 options fo

OperationPower Supply Operation72 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTo set both OTP and AC Off to Auto-Recovery:Respond toAlarmsIf there is

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 73If the alarms are cleared, the system returns to its default operating state. If the alarms persist, the

OperationPower Supply Operation74 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyShutdown vs Protection AlarmIf a protection setpoint is exceeded, the s

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 75SelectRemoteControlSourceThe REMOTE SELECT menu option allows you to select an interface for remote contr

OperationPower Supply Operation76 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyConfigureRemoteControlSourceThe REMOTE CONFIG menu option lets you set

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 77Store UserSettingsIf you have a frequent or constant need for a specific voltage and current output, you

vi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyWarningsandCautionsWarnings and cautions are defined and formatted in this manual as shown below.Powe

OperationPower Supply Operation78 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyThe following table demonstrates how to set and save current and voltag

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 79RecallSettingsAfter you have saved one or more settings, you can press RECALL to retrieve them from the p

OperationPower Supply Operation80 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyTo select a stored user setting:To select a factory setting:To select A

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 81Table 3.1 Settings Affected by Recall Feature Factory Preset ValueVoltage setpoint 0.0VCurrent setpoint 0

OperationPower Supply Operation82 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyRead ErrorMessagesThe ERROR MSGS menu option lets you display up to 50

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 83ConfigureUser LinesThe USER LINES menu option lets you configure the auxiliary status lines The Auxiliary

OperationPower Supply Operation84 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyAux line B has been selected to be configured.To configure Aux line B:C

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 85Factory PresetSelecting Factory Preset lets you restore the factory defaults the next time the power supp

OperationPower Supply Operation86 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyUser SettingUser Setting lets you restore a custom setting the next tim

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 87Auto-SequenceAuto Sequence lets you recall a stored program next time the unit is powered on. (Assumes at

Release 3.0 viiIECSymbolsUsed in ThisManualEarth (Ground) TerminalProtective Conductor TerminalOn (Supply)Off (Supply)Warning (Shock Hazard)Caution (C

OperationPower Supply Operation88 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyProgramminga SequenceThis option allows you to set up command programs

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 89Setting step advance by time:This procedure is continued from step 13 in the “To program a sequence:” tab

OperationPower Supply Operation90 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplySetting step advance by trigger:This procedure continues from step 13 i

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 91Deleting aSequenceThis option allows you to delete an entire sequence.To delete a sequence:Step # Do This

OperationPower Supply Operation92 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyEditing aSequenceStepThis option allows you to edit a particular step i

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 93Inserting aSequenceStepThis option allows you to insert a particular step in a sequence that has already

OperationPower Supply Operation94 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyDeleting aSequenceStepThis option allows you to delete a particular ste

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 95EditingRepeat Timesof aSequenceThis option allows you to edit the number of times the sequence will run b

OperationPower Supply Operation96 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power SupplyEditingTriggerSource of aSequenceWhen steps are programmed to advance s

OperationPower Supply OperationRelease 3.0 97Using AutoSequencingAuto Sequence programs can be set to run as a Power ON default or recalled from memor