Ametek 801RP Series Owner's manual

801RP / 1251RP Series
AC Power Source
User and Programming
Manual
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
Email:
Domestic Sales: [e-mail]
International Sales: [email protected]
Customer Service: [email protected]
Web: www.programmablepower.com
March 2011 Document No. 5003-960 Rev. R
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design
and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for R&D, test and measurement,
process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse
industrial segments. From bench top supplies to rack-mounted industrial power subsystems,
AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California
Instruments and Power Ten brand power supplies.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical
devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. The Company has over 11,000 colleagues working
at more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 80 sales and service centers in the United
States and around the world.
Trademarks
AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective
owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
Notice of Copyright
AC Power Source, User and Programming Manual © 2010 AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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(“AMETEK”):
(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY
TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER
DOCUMENTATION.
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ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE
TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED AMETEK CONTENT
IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION, WHICH IS POSTED AT
WWW.PROGRAMMABLEPOWER.COM.
Date and Revision
March 2011 Revision R
Part Number
5003-960
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Web: www.programmablepower.com

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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your
particular application.
WARNING
Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified
personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment.
Circuit boards, test points, and output voltages also may be floating above
(below) chassis ground.
WARNING
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive ports. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or
chassis. Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance
equipment must be grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any
cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis.
However, depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO
HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must
ensure that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any
inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the
electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety
glasses during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary
sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury,
loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
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Product Family: 801RP/1251RP Series
Warranty Period: One Year
WARRANTY TERMS
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the
Product stated above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in
material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may,
at its option: repair or replace the Product; or issue a credit note for the defective Product; or
provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the Product.
The Buyer will, at its expense, return the defective Product or parts thereof to AMETEK in
accordance with the return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the
repaired or replaced Product or parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the
Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order Agreement or where the Product or any part
thereof:
is damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as
specified or required by AMETEK;
is damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not
authorized by AMETEK;
is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK.
The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty
until the Buyer has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be
done in the country in which it was purchased):
In the USA, contact the AMETEK Repair Department prior to the return of the
product to AMETEK for repair:
Telephone: [phone], ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (toll free North America)
858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)
Outside the United States, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center
(ASC). A full listing can be found either through your local distributor or our
website, www.programmablepower.com, by clicking Support and going to the
Service Centers tab.
2. When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
Model number
Serial number
Description of the problem
NOTE: Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.
NOTE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK, to be in specification is subject to
an evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................1
1.1. General Description...................................................................................................................................1
2. Specifications .............................................................................................................................2
2.1. Electrical....................................................................................................................................................2
2.2. Mechanical ................................................................................................................................................5
2.3. Environmental............................................................................................................................................6
2.4. Regulatory.................................................................................................................................................6
2.5. Front Panel Controls..................................................................................................................................7
2.6. Available Options.......................................................................................................................................7
3. Unpacking and Installation .........................................................................................................8
3.1. Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................8
3.2. Power Requirements.................................................................................................................................8
3.3. Mechanical Installation..............................................................................................................................8
3.4. Input Wiring...............................................................................................................................................9
3.5. Output Connections...................................................................................................................................9
3.6. Output Voltage Ranges...........................................................................................................................10
3.7. Functional Test........................................................................................................................................10
4. Front Panel Operation ..............................................................................................................12
4.1. Front Panel Guided Tour.........................................................................................................................12
4.2. How to... ..................................................................................................................................................16
5. Principle of Operation...............................................................................................................19
5.1. General....................................................................................................................................................19
5.2. Overall Description..................................................................................................................................19
5.3. Power Factor Correction Module (PFC) ..................................................................................................19
5.4. DC - DC Converter Module......................................................................................................................20
5.5. 20
5.6. Oscillator Control Board ..........................................................................................................................21
5.7. DC to AC Power Module..........................................................................................................................22
5.8. IEEE 488/ RS232 ....................................................................................................................................22
6. Calibration.................................................................................................................................24
6.1. Calibration Equipment.............................................................................................................................24
6.2. Routine Calibration..................................................................................................................................24
6.3. Non-Routine Calibration..........................................................................................................................27
7. Service......................................................................................................................................29
7.1. General....................................................................................................................................................29
7.2. Basic Operation.......................................................................................................................................29
7.3. Advanced Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................31
8. Introduction to PGUI32.............................................................................................................34
8.1. About This Program.................................................................................................................................34
8.2. About This Section of the Manual............................................................................................................34
8.3. Program Requirements ...........................................................................................................................34
8.4. RS232C Cable Wiring.............................................................................................................................35
9. PGUI32 Setup and Installation .................................................................................................36
9.1. Connecting the AC Source to the PC When Using RS232 .....................................................................36
9.2. Connecting the AC Source to the PC Using IEEE-488 ...........................................................................36
9.3. Installing the PGUI32 Software ...............................................................................................................36
9.4. Trouble Shooting - RS232C ....................................................................................................................37
9.5. Registration .............................................................................................................................................39

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10. Top Assembly Replaceable Parts ............................................................................................ 40
11. Programming Information......................................................................................................... 41
12. Introduction to SCPI ................................................................................................................. 42
12.1. Conventions Used in This Manual .......................................................................................................... 42
12.2. The SCPI Commands and Messages..................................................................................................... 42
12.3. Using Queries ......................................................................................................................................... 44
12.4. Structure of a SCPI Message.................................................................................................................. 45
12.5. SCPI Data Formats.................................................................................................................................47
13. System Considerations............................................................................................................. 50
13.1. IEEE Interface......................................................................................................................................... 50
13.2. RS232C Interface.................................................................................................................................... 50
14. SCPI Command Reference...................................................................................................... 53
14.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 53
14.2. Subsystem Commands........................................................................................................................... 53
14.3. System Commands.................................................................................................................................60
14.4. Common Commands..............................................................................................................................63
15. Programming Examples........................................................................................................... 69
15.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 69
15.2. Programming the Output......................................................................................................................... 69
15.3. Making Measurements............................................................................................................................ 70
16. Status Registers....................................................................................................................... 71
16.1. Power-On Conditions.............................................................................................................................. 71
16.2. Standard Event Status Group.................................................................................................................72
16.3. Status Byte Register ............................................................................................................................... 72
16.4. Examples ................................................................................................................................................ 73
17. Index......................................................................................................................................... 77