Ametek MX Series User manual

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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
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Date and Revision
February 2022 Revision BE
Part Number
7003-960
Contact Information
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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
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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: 800-733-5427, 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
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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

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges......................................................27
Figure 2-2: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Max Rating. ..................................27
Figure 2-3 -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V range ..................................................................38
Figure 2-4 -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 150V range ..................................................................38
Figure 2-5 MX Output Filter Option Schematic .......................................................................................43
Figure 2-6 MX45 Output Noise 10 KHz – 1 MHz .....................................................................................44
Figure 2-7 MX45 Output Noise 10 KHz - 1 MHz with Optional Filter ..........................................................45
Figure 3-1: The MX45 Power Source ....................................................................................................48
Figure 3-2: Location of AC Input and Chassis Ground Connection -Front View, Access Panel Removed .......50
Figure 3-3: MX Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) ............................................................52
Figure 3-4: Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................55
Figure 3-5: External Sense Cable Shield Connection to Chassis Ground ....................................................57
Figure 3-6: Location of Output Terminals (Front view) ...........................................................................60
Figure 3-7: MX 22.5-1, MX30-1 / MX45-1 Output Wiring (Rear view) .......................................................61
Figure 3-8: MX 22.5-3, MX30-3 / MX45-3 Output Wiring (rear view)........................................................63
Figure 3-9: MX60, MX60-MB, MX90 or MX90-MB Output Wiring (rear view) .............................................65
Figure 3-10: Two MX's in Clock and Lock Mode Output Wiring (rear view) ................................................66
Figure 3-11: MX135 or MX135-MB Output Wiring (Rear view) .................................................................68
Figure 3-12: Three MX's in Clock and Lock mode - Output Wiring (rear view)............................................69
Figure 3-13: MX180, MX225 or MX270 Output Wiring (rear view)...........................................................71
Figure 3-14: Ship kit Terminal Block Dimensions ...................................................................................73
Figure 3-15: RS232C Cable for PC Connection Wiring Diagram – MX without USB......................................78
Figure 3-16: USB Connector Pin Orientation..........................................................................................79
Figure 3-17: LAN Interface Connector .................................................................................................80
Figure 3-18: Emergency Switch (ES Option) Shutoff Interconnect on -MB systems. ...................................81
Figure 3-19: SLAVE and ESTOP interconnect at the rear panel ................................................................82
Figure 3-20: Multi-Cabinet DIP Switch Location and Setting....................................................................83
Figure 3-21: Functional Test Setup. .....................................................................................................90
Figure 3-22: 7003-416-1 Output Junction Box ......................................................................................94
Figure 3-23: 7003-424-1 Output Noise Filter Box. .................................................................................95
Figure 3-24: 7003-426-1 Output Fuse Box ...........................................................................................97
Figure 4-1. Status and Fault LEDs (MX45 front panel shown) ................................................................ 100
Figure 4-2: Shuttle Knob .................................................................................................................. 101
Figure 4-3: FUNCTION Keypad ......................................................................................................... 102
Figure 4-4: Entering Values from the Decimal Keypad.......................................................................... 104
Figure 4-5: Cursor UP Key Movement ................................................................................................ 104
Figure 4-6: Cursor DOWN Key Movement ........................................................................................... 105
Figure 4-7: Main Menu 1 Screen........................................................................................................ 106
Figure 4-8: Menu 1 through 3 ........................................................................................................... 107
Figure 4-9: PROGRAM Menu ............................................................................................................. 113
Figure 4-10: MEASUREMENTS Screen, Single Phase and Three Phase Modes .......................................... 116
Figure 4-11: HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS Screen............................................................................. 119
Figure 4-12: TRANSIENTS Menu........................................................................................................ 123
Figure 4-13: VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG SETUP Screen............................................................................... 124
Figure 4-14: VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen ............................................................................. 127
Figure 4-15: FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen.......................................................................... 129
Figure 4-16 VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen ........................................................... 131
Figure 4-17:START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Screen ..................................................................... 132
Figure 4-18: WAVEFORMS Menu........................................................................................................ 133
Figure 4-19: APPLICATIONS Menus.................................................................................................... 137
Figure 4-20: SETUP REGISTERS Menu................................................................................................ 138
Figure 4-21: UTILITY Menus ............................................................................................................. 139
Figure 4-22: GPIB/RS232 SETUP Menu .............................................................................................. 143
Figure 4-23: VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP Menu ..................................................................... 145
Figure 4-24: INITIAL SETUP Menus.................................................................................................... 147
Figure 4-25: LIMIT SETUP Menu........................................................................................................ 149
Figure 4-26: CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus ...................................................................................... 150
Figure 4-27: OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Menu............................................................................................. 154
Figure 4-28: MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series I only)........................................................... 155
Figure 4-29: MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series II only).......................................................... 155
Figure 4-30: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series I only) ..................................................................... 157
Figure 4-31: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series II only).................................................................... 157

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Figure 4-32: Selecting a Waveform.................................................................................................... 162
Figure 4-33: Selecting Waveforms for Single Phase or All Phases .......................................................... 162
Figure 4-34: Custom Waveform Creation with GUI Program.................................................................. 163
Figure 4-35: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. RMS Voltage ............................................................. 165
Figure 4-36: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode ......................................................................... 166
Figure 4-37: Scrolling Through Tabular FFT Data ................................................................................. 170
Figure 4-38: Scrolling through Bar Chart FFT Data............................................................................... 171
Figure 4-39: Scrolling Through Acquired Waveform Data...................................................................... 173
Figure 4-40: SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition ............................................................................... 176
Figure 4-41: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data)........................................................................ 177
Figure 4-42: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data) ....................................................................... 178
Figure 4-43: Pulse Transients............................................................................................................ 180
Figure 4-44: List Transients .............................................................................................................. 181
Figure 4-45: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List .......................................................................... 185
Figure 4-46: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu ...................................................................... 186
Figure 5-1: MX Series Functional Block Diagram.................................................................................. 188
Figure 5-2: MX Series Detailed Block Diagram..................................................................................... 193
Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram ............................................................................... 194
Figure 5-4: Power Module Layout ...................................................................................................... 198
Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout .................................................................................................... 200
Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup MX45-1 (rear view)................................................................................ 206
Figure 6-2: Calibration Setup MX30-3Pi, MX45-3Pi or MX30-3, MX45-3 (rear view).................................. 207
Figure 6-3: Current Measurement Calibration Setup (rear view) ............................................................ 209
Figure 6-4: DC Offset AC Filter.......................................................................................................... 215
Figure 6-5: -413 Option Aux Generator Adjustments............................................................................ 223
Figure 9-1: Application Menu ............................................................................................................ 255
Figure 9-2: DO160 Main Menu .......................................................................................................... 255
Figure 9-3: Normal State.................................................................................................................. 255
Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation ......................................................................................................... 258
Figure 9-5: Frequency Modulation ..................................................................................................... 259
Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt .............................................................................................................. 260
Figure 9-7: Power Interrupt for Group 2 and 3 .................................................................................... 261
Figure 9-8: Emergency Screen .......................................................................................................... 262
Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen ............................................................................................................ 264
Figure 9-10: DO-160 DC Main Menu .................................................................................................. 265
Figure 9-11: Normal State................................................................................................................ 265
Figure 9-12: Abnormal State............................................................................................................. 267
Figure 9-13: Application Menu........................................................................................................... 273
Figure 9-14: IEC1000-4-11 Menu ...................................................................................................... 273
Figure 9-15: IEC Dips and Interrupts ................................................................................................. 273
Figure 9-16: Voltage Variation Screen................................................................................................ 276
Figure 9-17: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation Specification - Edition 1.0 ............................................... 277
Figure 9-18: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation Specification - Edition 2.0 ............................................... 278
Figure 9-19: IEC 61000-4-11 GUI screen. .......................................................................................... 278
Figure 9-20: Application Setup Menus ................................................................................................ 281
Figure 9-21: IEC1000-4-13 Menu ...................................................................................................... 281
Figure 9-22: IEC 1000-4-13 FCURVE ................................................................................................. 285
Figure 9-23: IEC 1000-4-13 OSWING ................................................................................................ 285
Figure 9-24: IEC 1000-4-13 SWEEP................................................................................................... 287
Figure 9-25: IEC 1000-4-13 Harmonics.............................................................................................. 288
Figure 9-26: IEC 1000-4-13 INTERHARMONICS .................................................................................. 288
Figure 9-27: IEC 61000-4-13 Meister Curve........................................................................................ 289
Figure 9-28: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 and 2................................................................... 291
Figure 9-29:IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3 ............................................................................ 292
Figure 9-30: MENU 2 SCREEN ........................................................................................................... 294
Figure 9-31: INTERHARMONICS SCREEN............................................................................................ 294
Figure 9-32: Application Menu........................................................................................................... 297
Figure 9-33: MIL704 Menu ............................................................................................................... 298
Figure 9-34: Steady State Menu........................................................................................................ 298
Figure 9-35: Transient Menu............................................................................................................. 301
Figure 9-36: Emergency Menu .......................................................................................................... 302
Figure 9-37: Abnormal Screen .......................................................................................................... 303
Figure 9-38: MIL704 DC Menu .......................................................................................................... 304
Figure 9-39: Steady State DC ........................................................................................................... 304
Figure 9-40: Transient Menu............................................................................................................. 305
Figure 9-41: Abnormal Test Screen ................................................................................................... 306

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Figure 9-42: Emergency Test............................................................................................................ 308
Figure 9-43: Application Screen ........................................................................................................ 310
Figure 9-44: Watt-Hour Meter Screen ................................................................................................ 310
Figure 9-45: WH-Meter Screen with Function Active............................................................................. 311
Figure 9-46: REGENERATE CONTROL Screen ...................................................................................... 314

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List of Tables
Table 3-1: Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each MX Cabinet * ..............................................................53
Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes * .........................................................................................57
Table 3-3: Output Terminal Connections. .............................................................................................59
Table 3-4: System Interface Connectors...............................................................................................75
Table 3-5: Analog Interface Connector .................................................................................................75
Table 3-6: BNC Connectors.................................................................................................................75
Table 3-7: External Sense Connector ...................................................................................................76
Table 3-8: RS232 Connector Pin-out – MX with RS232 and USB. .............................................................77
Table 3-9: RS232C Connector Pin-out – MX with RS232 but no USB ........................................................77
Table 3-10: USB Connector Pin-out. ....................................................................................................79
Table 3-11: RJ45 LAN Connector Pin-out. .............................................................................................80
Table 3-12: Clock and Lock Configuration Settings ................................................................................85
Table 3-13: Clock and Lock Initialization Settings ..................................................................................86
Table 3-14: Remote Inhibit Mode Settings ............................................................................................91
Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values .................................................................................................... 210
Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table.......................................................................................... 213
Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table – MX Series I ............................................................................... 224
Table 6-4: Output Calibration Table – MX Series II .............................................................................. 225
Table 6-5: Current Limit Calibration................................................................................................... 230
Table 6-6: Programmable Z Adjustment Pots ...................................................................................... 232
Table 6-7: Formulas to Calculate R and L ........................................................................................... 233
Table 7-1: Basic Symptoms .............................................................................................................. 234
Table 7-2: MX Fuse Ratings .............................................................................................................. 240
Table 7-3: Flash Download Messages ................................................................................................. 244
Table 8-1: Replaceable Parts............................................................................................................. 248
Table 8-2: Fuses ............................................................................................................................. 250
Table 9-1: Normal Voltage and Frequency Minimum ........................................................................... 256
Table 9-2: Normal Voltage and Frequency Maximum............................................................................ 256
Table 9-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance ................................................................................................ 256
Table 9-4: Normal VoltageSurge Sequence......................................................................................... 261
Table 9-5: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence ............................................................................... 262
Table 9-6: Normal Frequency Variation Sequence................................................................................ 262
Table 9-7: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Minimum ....................................................................... 263
Table 9-8: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Maximum ...................................................................... 263
Table 9-9: Emergency Voltage Unbalance........................................................................................... 263
Table 9-10: Abnormal Voltage Minimum............................................................................................. 264
Table 9-11: Abnormal Voltage Maximum ............................................................................................ 264
Table 9-12: Abnormal Frequency Transient......................................................................................... 265
Table 9-13: Normal Voltage Minimum ................................................................................................ 266
Table 9-14: Normal Voltage Maximum ............................................................................................... 266
Table 9-15: Voltage Surge................................................................................................................ 267
Table 9-16: Abnormal Voltage Surge ................................................................................................. 268
Table 9-17: Phase Mapping............................................................................................................... 270
Table 9-18: IEC 61000-3-34 Table C.2............................................................................................... 271
Table 9-19: Dips and Interruptions Tests Performed During RUN ALL .................................................... 274
Table 9-20: Voltage Variations Test Performed During RUN ALL ............................................................ 276
Table 10-1: Error Messages .............................................................................................................. 321

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1. Introduction
This instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation,
calibration, and maintenance of all power systems that use the MX Series power
sources with the programmable controller.
1.1 General Description
The MX Series AC and DC power source systems are high efficiency, floor standing
AC and DC power sources that provide a precise output with low distortion.
Available voltage ranges are 150 Vac, 300 Vac and an optional 400 Vac in AC mode
and 200 Vdc and 400 Vdc in DC mode.
A High voltage option, -333, provides 166 Vac, 333 Vac and an optional 400 ac in
AC mode and 220 Vdc and 440 Vdc in DC mode.
Output voltage options, such as the -333 option, allow testing of high voltage
480VAC L-L products at 120% of nominal as required by IEEE 1547 (Table 1)
“Interconnection system response to abnormal voltages”.
The MX22.5-3Pi, MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi can operate in either single or three-phase
mode. The MX22.5-3Pi, MX30 and MX45 are also available in just single or three-
phase mode. All multi cabinet models always operate in three-phase mode.
Models with a -1 or -3 designation provide full front panel operation but do not
include certain features such as arbitrary waveform generation unless added as an
option at the time of order. Models with the Pi controller offer several additional
standard features, including the RS232C, USB, LAN (option) and IEEE-488
interfaces, arbitrary waveform generation, dual voltage ranges and additional
measurement functions.
The MX Series units are contained in a compact floor standing enclosure on casters.
This allows the units to be moved around more easily.
Read the installation instructions carefully before attempting to install and operate
the MX Series power systems.
1.2 Manual Organization and Format
All user documentation for California Instruments power sources is provided on
CDROM in electronic format. (Adobe Portable Document Format) The required Adobe
PDF viewer is supplied on the same CDROM. This manual may be printed for
personal use if a hardcopy is desired. To request a hardcopy from AMETEK
There will be an additional charge for printed manuals.
This manual contains sections on installation, normal use, maintenance, and
calibration. If the MX system is equipped with a GPIB, RS232C, USB, or LAN
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control interfaces and command syntax. The programming manual is provided on
the same CDROM as this user manual.

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1.3 Different Model Series
There are two versions of the MX Series product, Series I and Series II. This user
manual covers both MX model series with top level assembly part numbers 7003-
400 (Series I) and 7003-422 (Series II). The difference between the Series I and
the Series II is the controller used. The Series II uses a newer controller design but
retains backward compatibility with the Series I products. The part number is shown
on the model / serial number tag on the back of the MX series. All Series II will have
a firmware revision of 4.0 or higher. The firmware revision is displayed briefly at
power up on the LCD display and can also be queried over the bus by using the
*IDN? command.
Differences between the two-model series are restricted to:
•Reduced number of measurement calibration coefficients on Series
II.
•Increased measurement sampling rate on Series II.
•Maximum DC offset range in AC+DC mode is 250Vdc on Series I,
220Vdc on Series II
Where relevant, differences are highlighted throughout the user manual.

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2. Specifications
Specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 ±5°C and
apply after a 30-minute warm-up time. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are
per phase for sine wave output into a resistive load. For three phase configurations or
mode of operation, all specifications are for Line to Neutral (L-N) and phase angle
specifications are valid under balanced load conditions only.

User Manual – Rev BE AMETEK Programmable Power
MX Series 19
2.1 Electrical
2.1.1 Input
Single Cabinet Models
Parameter
MX22.5
MX3 0
MX4 5
Line Voltage:
(3 phase, 3 wire + ground (PE))
208 VLL±10%
230 VLL±10%
380 VLL±10%
400 VLL±10%
480 VLL±10%
600 VLL±10%
Li n e VA: 2 6 KVA 3 7 KVA 5 3 KVA
Line Current:
89 ARMS @187 VLL
79 ARMS @207 VLL
49 ARMS @342 VLL
46 ARMS @360 VLL
38 ARMS @432 VLL
30 ARMS @540 VLL
116 ARMS @187 VLL
105 ARMS @207 VLL
64 ARMS @342 VLL
60 ARMS @360 VLL
50 ARMS @432 VLL
40 ARMS @540 VLL
175 ARMS @ 1 8 7 VLL
157 ARMS @ 2 0 7 VLL
95 ARMS @342 VLL
90 ARMS @360 VLL
75 AR MS @ 432 VLL
60 ARMS @540 VLL
Line Frequency: 47-6 3 Hz
Efficiency: 85 %(typical) dependent on input line and load
Power Factor: 0.95 (typical) / 0.99 at full power.
Inrush Current:
153Apk @208 VLL
146Apk @230 VLL
94Apk @380 VLL
87Apk @400 VLL
73Apk @480 VLL
? ? Ap k @600VLL
230Apk @208 VLL
220Apk @230 VLL
130Apk @380 VLL
132Apk @400 VLL
110Apk @480 VLL
88Apk @600VLL
Hol d -Up Time: > 10 ms
Isolation Voltage: 2200 VACinput to output, 1350 VACinput to chassis

User Manual – Rev BE AMETEK Programmable Power
MX Series 20
Multiple Chassis Systems
Parameter
MX6 0
(2 MX30
Chassis)
MX9 0
(2 MX45
Chassis)
MX135
(3 MX45
Chassis)
MX180
(4 MX4 5
Chassis)
MX225
(5 MX45
Chassis)
MX270
(6 MX45
Chassis)
Line Voltage:
(3 phase, 3 wire +
ground (PE))
208 VLL±10% / 2 3 0 VLL ±10% / 3 8 0 VLL ±10% / 4 0 0 VLL ±10% /4 8 0 VLL ±10% / 6 0 0 VLL ±10%
Li n e VA: 7 4 KVA 106 KVA 159 KVA 212 KVA 265 KVA 318 KVA
Line Current:
Each MX30 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e cu r r e n t s
are
2 x MX30
232 ARMS @187
VLL
210 ARMS @207
VLL
128 ARMS @342
VLL
120 ARMS @360
VLL
100 ARMS @432
VLL
80 ARMS @540 VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e cu r r e n t s
are
2 x MX45
350 ARMS @187
VLL
314 ARMS @207
VLL
190 ARMS @342
VLL
180 ARMS @360
VLL
150 ARMS @432
VLL
120 ARMS @540
VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e currents
are
3 x MX45
525 ARMS @187
VLL
471 ARMS @207
VLL
285 ARMS @342
VLL
270 ARMS @360
VLL
225 ARMS @432
VLL
180 ARMS @540
VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e cu r r e n t s
are
4 x MX4 5
700 ARMS @187
VLL
628 ARMS @207
VLL
380 ARMS @342
VLL
360 ARMS @360
VLL
300 ARMS @432
VLL
240 ARMS @540
VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e cu r r e n t s
are
5 x MX4 5
875 ARMS @187
VLL
785 ARMS @207
VLL
475 ARMS @342
VLL
450 ARMS @360
VLL
375 ARMS @432
VLL
300 ARMS @540
VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Tot a l Lin e cu r r e n t s
are
6 x MX4 5
1050 ARMS @187
VLL
942 ARMS @207
VLL
570 ARMS @342
VLL
540 ARMS @360
VLL
450 ARMS @432
VLL
360 ARMS @540
VLL
Line Frequency: 47-6 3 Hz
Efficiency: 85 %(typical) dependent on input line and load
Power Factor: 0.95 (typical) / 0.99 at full power.
Inrush Current:
Each MX30 chassis
requires its o wn AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
2 x MX30.
460Apk @208 VLL
440Apk @230 VLL
260Apk @380 VLL
264Apk @400 VLL
220Apk @480 VLL
176pk @600VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
2 x MX45.
460Ap k @ 208 VLL
440Apk @230 VLL
260Apk @380 VLL
264Apk @400 VLL
220Apk @480 VLL
176Apk @600VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
3 x MX4 5 .
690Apk @208 VLL
660Apk @230 VLL
390Apk @380 VLL
396Apk @400 VLL
330Apk @480 VLL
264Apk @600VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
4 x MX4 5 .
920Apk @208 VLL
880Apk @230 VLL
520Apk @380 VLL
528Apk @400 VLL
440Apk @480 VLL
352Apk @600VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
5 x MX4 5 .
1150Apk @208 VLL
1100Apk @230
VLL
650Apk @380 VLL
660Apk @400 VLL
550Apk @480 VLL
440pk @600VLL
Each MX45 chassis
requires its own AC
service.
Total Peak currents
are
6 x MX4 5 .
1380Apk @208 VLL
1320Apk @230
VLL
780Apk @380 VLL
792Apk @400 VLL
660Apk @480 VLL
528Apk @600VLL
Hol d -Up Time: > 10 ms
Isolation Voltage: 2200 VACinput to output, 1350 VACinput to chassis
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