Ametek MX Series User manual

7003-960 Rev BE www.programmablepower.com
MX Series
AC and DC Power Source
User Manual

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User's Manual
California Instruments - AC Power Source
By AMETEK Programmable Power.
Models COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
MX22.5-1
MX22.5-3
MX22.5-3Pi
MX30-1
MX30-3
MX30-3Pi
MX45-1
MX45-3
MX45-3Pi
MX60-3
MX60-3Pi (-MB)
MX90-3
MX90-3Pi (-MB)
MX135-3
MX135-3Pi (-MB)
MX180-3
MX180-3Pi (-MB)
MX225-3
MX225-3Pi (-MB)
MX270-3
MX270-3Pi (-MB)
NOTE: For MX15-1, MX15-1Pi, see user manual P/N 7005-960.

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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 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. California Instruments is a
trademark owned by 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
MX Series User Manual © 2015-2022 AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Exclusion for Documentation
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, AMETEK PROGRAMMABLE POWER, INC.
(“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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WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT
ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL
BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK, AND
(c) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH,
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.POWERANDTEST.COM.
Date and Revision
February 2022 Revision BE
Part Number
7003-960
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
[email protected]
[e-mail]
Web: www.programmablepower.com

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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 parts. When installing equipment, follow ESD
Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might cause damage to the equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions
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.
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly
for your application.
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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Safety Symbols

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Product Family: MX Series AC Power Source
Warranty Period: 1 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.powerandtest.com, by clicking Support and going to the Service Centers tab.
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.
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 ................................................................................................. 15
1.1 General Description .......................................................................................... 15
1.2 Manual Organization and Format ........................................................................ 15
1.3 Different Model Series....................................................................................... 17
2. Specifications ............................................................................................... 18
2.1 Electrical ......................................................................................................... 19
2.2 Mechanical....................................................................................................... 31
Environmental............................................................................................................ 32
2.3 Regulatory....................................................................................................... 32
2.5 Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................... 33
2.6 Special Features and Options ............................................................................. 34
2.7 Supplemental Specifications............................................................................... 41
3. Unpacking and Installation............................................................................. 47
3.1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 47
3.2 Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 47
3.3 Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................... 48
3.4 AC Input Connections and Wiring ....................................................................... 49
3.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series Front Panel.............................................. 54
3.6 Output Connections .......................................................................................... 56
3.7 Connectors - Rear Panel .................................................................................... 73
3.8 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB)............................................... 82
3.9 Multiple Cabinet System - Power Up/Down Procedures .......................................... 84
3.10 Clock and Lock Configurations............................................................................ 85
3.11 Basic Initial Functional Test ............................................................................... 88
3.12 Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown .................................................................... 91
3.13 Junction Box Accessory ..................................................................................... 93
3.14 Output Filter Box Accessory ............................................................................... 94
3.15 Fuse Box Accessory .......................................................................................... 96
4. Front Panel Operation.................................................................................... 98
4.1 Tour of the Front Panel...................................................................................... 98
4.2 Menu Structure .............................................................................................. 107
4.3 Output Programming ...................................................................................... 159
4.4 Waveform Management [3Pi Controller only] ..................................................... 161
4.5 Standard Measurements.................................................................................. 167
4.6 Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller only].................................................... 169
4.7 Transient Programming ................................................................................... 179
5. Principle of Operation ...................................................................................188
5.1 General ......................................................................................................... 188
5.2 Overall Description ......................................................................................... 188
5.3 Controller Assembly........................................................................................ 190
5.4 System Interface Board................................................................................... 196
5.5 Current / Voltage Sensor Board........................................................................ 196
5.6 Low Voltage Power Supply............................................................................... 196
5.7 Power Module ................................................................................................ 197
6. Calibration ..................................................................................................203
6.1 Recommended Calibration Equipment ............................................................... 203
6.2 Front Panel Calibration Screens ........................................................................ 205
6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration ..................................................................... 208

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6.4 Routine Output Calibration............................................................................... 214
6.5Non-Routine Calibration .................................................................................. 226
7. Service .......................................................................................................234
7.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................ 234
7.2 General ......................................................................................................... 234
7.3 Basic Operation .............................................................................................. 234
7.4 Advanced Troubleshooting. .............................................................................. 236
7.5 Factory Assistance .......................................................................................... 239
7.6 Fuses ............................................................................................................ 240
7.7 Firmware Updates .......................................................................................... 241
8. Top Assembly Replaceable Parts ....................................................................245
9. Options ......................................................................................................251
9.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 251
9.2 Option -HV: Additional AC Voltage Range .......................................................... 252
9.3 Option –160: RTCA/DO-160 Tests .................................................................... 253
9.4 Option –411: IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions.............................. 269
9.5 Option –413: IEC 61000-4-13 Interharmonics Test............................................. 280
9.6 Option –704: MilStd704 Tests .......................................................................... 295
9.7 Option –ABD: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test ............................................................ 309
9.8 Option –AMD: Airbus AMD24C Test................................................................... 309
9.9 Option –787: Boeing B787-0147 Test............................................................... 309
9.10 Option –WHM: Watt Hour Measurement ............................................................ 310
9.11 Option –SNK: Current Sink (AC or DC) .............................................................. 312
9.12 Option –EXTD - External Drive ......................................................................... 316
10. Error Messages............................................................................................318
Index ..............................................................................................................322