Ametek SEQUOIA Series User manual
P/N M447352-01
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SEQUOIA / TAHOE Series
AC/DC Power Source
User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your 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 at a high voltage relative to 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.
Only qualified personnel, who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC input power line ground is connected properly to the unit safety ground chassis.
Similarly, other AC power ground lines, including those to application and maintenance equipment, must
be grounded properly for both personnel safety and equipment protection.
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 prevented.
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
and protective clothing during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component
failure.
AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, or any of the subsidiary sales
organizations, cannot 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: Sequoia/Tahoe Series Power Source
Warranty Period: 2 Years
Warranty Terms
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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
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damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as specified
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installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
opened, modified, or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent;
used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK.
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Product Return Procedure
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 Customer Service 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)
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full listing can be found either through your local distributor, or on our website,
www.programmablepower.com, by tapping Support button or going to the Service
Centres tab.
When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
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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 the specification is subject to an
evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1General Description ...............................................................................................................................2
1.2Key Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.1Simple Operation.......................................................................................................................2
1.2.2Configurations ...........................................................................................................................2
1.2.3Choice of Voltage Range ..........................................................................................................2
1.2.4High Crest Factor ......................................................................................................................3
1.2.5Remote Control .........................................................................................................................3
1.2.6Hardware in the Loop ................................................................................................................3
1.3Testing Applications...............................................................................................................................3
1.3.1Power Conditioning Equipment Testing ....................................................................................3
1.3.2Grid Interactive Green Energy and Distributed Power Generation (only for Sequoia Series)....3
1.3.3Avionics and Shipboard Electronics Testing .............................................................................3
1.3.4Regulatory Compliance Testing ................................................................................................4
1.3.5Electric Vehicle (EVSE, V2G) Testing (only for Sequoia Series)...............................................4
1.3.6Manufacturing Line Testers.......................................................................................................4
1.4SEQUOIA Series Models.......................................................................................................................5
1.5TAHOE Series Models...........................................................................................................................6
2.Specifications............................................................................................................................... 7
2.1Operating modes ...................................................................................................................................7
2.2Output Electrical Characteristics – All operating modes ........................................................................8
2.3Output Electrical Characteristics- Source mode ....................................................................................9
2.4Output Electrical Characteristics- AC/DC SINK -Grid simulator mode.................................................10
2.5Output Electrical Characteristics- AC/DC SINK -Electronic load mode................................................11
2.6Output Power and current ratings – Three Phase ...............................................................................12
2.7Output Power and current ratings – Single Phase...............................................................................13
2.8Output Current Limit Characteristics - Continuous...............................................................................13
2.9Output current limit characteristics – Constant Power Mode ...............................................................14
2.10SINK- Electronic Load mode – RLC programming ranges- 3 Phase ...................................................15
2.11SINK- Electronic Load mode – RLC programming ranges- Single phase............................................16
2.12AC Input Specifications........................................................................................................................18
2.13AC Output Measurements ...................................................................................................................20
2.14Harmonics Measurements...................................................................................................................21
2.15DC Output Measurements ...................................................................................................................21
2.16Operational Characteristics .................................................................................................................22
2.17Additional AC only Output Range Hardware options ...........................................................................24
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2.18Additional Hardware options ............................................................................................................... 24
2.19SINK option ......................................................................................................................................... 24
2.20Frequency Options.............................................................................................................................. 25
2.21Clock and Lock Mode Option .............................................................................................................. 25
2.22Analog/Digital Signal Characteristics .................................................................................................. 25
2.23Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics................................................................................. 27
2.24Front Panel Controls/Indicators........................................................................................................... 27
2.25Rear Panel Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 28
2.26Protection Function Characteristics..................................................................................................... 29
2.27Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................. 29
2.28Regulatory Agency Compliance .......................................................................................................... 30
2.29Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 30
2.30Firmware/Software Options................................................................................................................. 31
2.31XVC - 444 Option Specifications ......................................................................................................... 31
2.32XVC - 555 Option Specifications ......................................................................................................... 32
2.33XVC - 666 Option Specifications ......................................................................................................... 34
2.34XVC - 721 Option Specifications ......................................................................................................... 35
2.35-HF Option Specifications.................................................................................................................... 36
3.Unpacking and Installation ....................................................................................................... 38
3.1Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................... 38
3.1.1Contents of Shipment ............................................................................................................. 38
3.2Power Requirements........................................................................................................................... 38
3.3Mechanical Installation........................................................................................................................ 40
3.4Outline Drawings................................................................................................................................. 40
3.4.1Rear Panel Protective Covers................................................................................................. 40
3.4.2Overall Dimensions for Installation ......................................................................................... 41
3.5AC Input Connections and Wiring ....................................................................................................... 42
3.5.1AC Input Overcurrent Protection............................................................................................. 42
3.6AC On/Off Push Button ....................................................................................................................... 47
3.7Output Connections ............................................................................................................................ 48
3.7.1Output Wiring.......................................................................................................................... 48
3.7.2Output Terminal Blocks........................................................................................................... 51
3.7.3Single Phase mode Output Wiring Diagram ........................................................................... 54
3.7.4Three Phase mode Output Wiring Diagram ............................................................................ 55
3.8Connectors - Rear Panel..................................................................................................................... 56
3.8.1System Interface..................................................................................................................... 56
3.8.2BNC Connectors..................................................................................................................... 57
3.8.3External I/O Control Signal Connector.................................................................................... 58
3.8.4External Analog Control Signal Connector.............................................................................. 60
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3.8.5System Relay ..........................................................................................................................62
3.8.6Multiple Chassis System Configurations .................................................................................63
3.8.7External Sense Connector ......................................................................................................68
3.8.8RS-232C Serial Interface ........................................................................................................68
3.8.9USB interface ..........................................................................................................................68
3.8.10LAN interface ........................................................................................................................69
3.8.11GPIB interface (Optional) ......................................................................................................70
3.9Clock and Lock Connectors (Optional) ................................................................................................71
3.10Basic Initial Functional Test .................................................................................................................72
4.Operation .................................................................................................................................... 74
4.1Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................74
4.1.1Source Mode...........................................................................................................................74
4.1.2Grid Simulator Mode ...............................................................................................................76
4.1.3eLoad Mode ............................................................................................................................79
4.2External I/O Control Signal Connector.................................................................................................86
4.2.1External Synchronization.........................................................................................................87
4.2.2Remote Inhibit .........................................................................................................................87
4.2.3Trigger IN Function..................................................................................................................88
4.2.4Summary Fault Signal .............................................................................................................89
4.2.5Output On/Off Status...............................................................................................................89
4.2.6External Analog Modulation of Output Voltage (Source and Grid-Simulator MODE) ..............90
4.3External Analog Control Signal Connector ..........................................................................................91
4.3.1External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Waveform (Source and Grid-Simulator MODE)
92
4.3.2External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Amplitude (Source and Grid-Simulator MODE)
94
4.3.3External Analog Programming of Output Current Amplitude (eLoad – Current programming Mode)
95
4.3.4Output Voltage Monitor (VMON) .............................................................................................96
4.3.5Output Current Monitor (IMON)...............................................................................................97
5.Front Panel Operation ............................................................................................................... 99
5.1Front Panel Controls and Indicators ....................................................................................................99
5.2Front Panel Display Navigation .........................................................................................................100
5.3Selecting Output Characteristics and Adjusting Parameters .............................................................100
5.4Front Panel Touch-Screen Display ....................................................................................................102
5.4.1Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................104
5.4.2Rotary Encoder .....................................................................................................................105
5.5Front Panel Display Top-Level Menu.................................................................................................107
5.6Operating Mode Screen.....................................................................................................................108
5.6.1Banner Screen ......................................................................................................................111
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5.6.2HOME Screen....................................................................................................................... 111
5.6.3Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu ..................................................................................... 112
5.6.4Real-Time Parameter Adjustment......................................................................................... 114
5.6.5Output Program Screen ........................................................................................................ 114
5.6.6Transients Screen................................................................................................................. 117
5.6.7Configuration Screen ............................................................................................................ 135
5.7HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (Grid Simulator Mode) .................................................................. 151
5.7.1Banner Screen...................................................................................................................... 151
5.7.2HOME Screen....................................................................................................................... 151
5.7.3Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu ..................................................................................... 152
5.7.4Real-Time Parameter Adjustment......................................................................................... 153
5.7.5Output Program Screen ........................................................................................................ 153
5.7.6Transients Screen................................................................................................................. 156
5.7.7Configuration Screen ............................................................................................................ 156
5.8HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (eLoad Current Programming Mode) ........................................... 172
5.8.1Banner Screen...................................................................................................................... 172
5.8.2HOME Screen....................................................................................................................... 172
5.8.3Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu ..................................................................................... 173
5.8.4Real-Time Parameter Adjustment......................................................................................... 174
5.8.5Output Program Screen ........................................................................................................ 174
5.8.6Current Transients Screen.................................................................................................... 176
5.8.7Configuration Screen ............................................................................................................ 183
5.9HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (eLoad Power Programming Mode) ............................................. 194
5.9.1Banner Screen...................................................................................................................... 194
5.9.2HOME Screen....................................................................................................................... 194
5.9.3Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu ..................................................................................... 194
5.9.4Real-Time Parameter Adjustment......................................................................................... 196
5.9.5Output Program Screen ........................................................................................................ 196
5.9.6Configuration Screen ............................................................................................................ 198
5.10HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (eLoad RLC Programming Mode) ................................................ 207
5.10.1Banner Screen.................................................................................................................... 207
5.10.2HOME Screen..................................................................................................................... 207
5.10.3Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu ................................................................................... 208
5.10.4Output Program Screen ...................................................................................................... 211
5.10.5Configuration Screen .......................................................................................................... 212
5.11Measurements Screen ...................................................................................................................... 221
5.12Control Interface Screen ................................................................................................................... 230
5.13System Settings Screen .................................................................................................................... 237
5.14Warning/Fault Screen........................................................................................................................ 242
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6.Waveform Management........................................................................................................... 244
6.1Standard Waveforms .........................................................................................................................244
6.2Creating Custom Waveforms.............................................................................................................244
6.2.1Viewing Custom Waveforms on the Display..........................................................................244
6.3RMS Amplitude Restrictions ..............................................................................................................245
6.4Frequency Response Restrictions .....................................................................................................245
6.5Transient List Waveforms ..................................................................................................................246
7.Standard Measurements ......................................................................................................... 247
7.1Parameter Measurements .................................................................................................................247
7.1.1Accuracy Considerations.......................................................................................................248
7.2Advanced Measurements ..................................................................................................................248
7.2.1Harmonic Analysis.................................................................................................................248
7.2.2Acquiring FFT data................................................................................................................248
7.2.3Analyzing FFT Data...............................................................................................................249
7.3Triggering Measurements..................................................................................................................250
7.3.1Trigger Mode.........................................................................................................................250
7.3.2Trigger source .......................................................................................................................250
7.3.3Trigger delay .........................................................................................................................251
8.Transient Programming .......................................................................................................... 253
8.1Voltage Transient Programming ........................................................................................................253
8.1.1Using Transient Modes .........................................................................................................253
8.1.2Programming Slew Rates......................................................................................................259
8.1.3Switching Waveforms in Transient Lists................................................................................260
8.1.4Saving Transient List Programs ............................................................................................261
8.2Current Transient Programming ........................................................................................................261
8.2.1Using Transient Modes .........................................................................................................261
8.2.2Programming Slew Rates......................................................................................................268
8.2.3Switching Waveforms in Transient Lists................................................................................268
8.2.4Saving Transient List Programs ............................................................................................269
9.Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 270
9.1Calibration Equipment .......................................................................................................................270
9.2Source Mode Calibration Procedures ................................................................................................270
9.2.1Preparation for Calibration ....................................................................................................270
9.2.2Output Voltage DC Zero Alignment, AC-Mode......................................................................271
9.2.3Output Voltage AC Zero Alignment, AC-Mode ......................................................................271
9.2.4Output Voltage DC Zero Alignment, DC-Mode......................................................................272
9.2.5Output Voltage Gain Initial Alignment, AC-Mode and DC-Mode ...........................................272
9.2.6Output Voltage Measurement AC Gain Alignment, AC-Mode ...............................................274
9.2.7Output Voltage Measurement DC-Positive Gain Alignment, DC-Mode.................................274
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9.2.8Output Voltage Measurement DC-Negative Gain Alignment, DC-Mode............................... 275
9.2.9Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode............................ 275
9.2.10Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode......................... 276
9.2.11Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode........................ 277
9.2.12Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode....................... 278
9.2.13Output Current Measurement DC-Positive Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ........... 278
9.2.14Output Current Measurement DC-Positive High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode........... 279
9.2.15Output Current Measurement DC-Negative Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode.......... 280
9.2.16Output Current Measurement DC-Negative High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode ......... 280
9.2.17Output Current Measurement Low-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode ............................. 281
9.2.18Output Current Measurement High-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode............................. 282
9.2.19Output Phase-A Alignment, Output Relative to External SYNC.......................................... 282
9.2.20Output Phase-A Alignment, Auxiliary Unit Relative to Master Unit (LKS Option Only) ....... 283
9.2.21Output Phase-B and Phase-C Alignment Relative to Phase-A ........................................... 284
9.2.22Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Waveform/Amplitude ........ 285
9.2.23Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, DC Output....... 286
9.2.24Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, AC output........ 287
9.2.25Alignment of Output Voltage Monitor, DC output ................................................................ 289
9.2.26Alignment of Output Voltage Monitor, AC output ................................................................ 290
9.2.27Alignment of Output Current Monitor, DC output ................................................................ 291
9.2.28Alignment of Output Current Monitor, AC output ................................................................ 292
9.3E-LOAD Mode Calibration Procedures.............................................................................................. 292
9.3.1Preparation for Calibration .................................................................................................... 292
9.3.2Procedure For Three-Phase AC Synchronization. ................................................................ 294
9.3.3Procedure For DC Synchronization. ..................................................................................... 295
9.3.4AC Function DC Current Zero Alignment, AC-Mode............................................................. 295
9.3.5AC Function AC Current Zero Alignment, AC-Mode............................................................. 296
9.3.6DC Function DC Current Zero Alignment, DC-Mode ............................................................ 296
9.3.7Current Gain Initial Alignment, AC-Mode, and DC-Mode...................................................... 297
9.3.8Phase Shift calibration .......................................................................................................... 298
9.3.9Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Current Amplitude, DC Output......... 299
9.3.10Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Current Amplitude, AC output........ 300
10.Error and Status Messages .................................................................................................... 302
11.Service ...................................................................................................................................... 307
11.1Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 307
11.2Basic Troubleshooting Common for all the Operating Modes ........................................................... 307
11.2.1FAULT LED is On ............................................................................................................... 307
11.2.2No Output and Front Panel Display/LEDs are Off............................................................... 307
11.2.3No Output and Front Panel Display/LEDs are On............................................................... 307
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11.2.4Setting of AC/DC Mode or Voltage Range is Not Accepted ................................................307
11.2.5Parallel Group Faults When Leader Output Switch is Turned On .......................................308
11.3Basic Troubleshooting in Source and Grid Simulator Modes.............................................................308
11.3.1FAULT LED is On................................................................................................................308
11.3.2Excessive Output Voltage ...................................................................................................308
11.3.3Poor Output Voltage Regulation..........................................................................................308
11.3.4Distorted Output ..................................................................................................................308
11.3.5Unit Shuts Down after Short Interval ...................................................................................309
11.4Basic Troubleshooting in eLoad Mode...............................................................................................309
11.4.1Over Voltage Fault ..............................................................................................................309
11.4.2Sync settings error ..............................................................................................................309
11.4.3Distorted Output current ......................................................................................................309
11.4.4Over Current fault in the UUT..............................................................................................309
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. SEQUOIA/TAHOE Series Front View................................................................................................. 1
Figure 2-1: Energy flow in source mode operation................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2-2: Energy flow in SINK operating type .................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-3: Output current limit characteristics- Continuous ............................................................................... 13
Figure 2-4: Output current limit characteristics- Constant Power Mode .............................................................. 14
Figure 2-5: Output current limit characteristics- XVC option ............................................................................... 36
Figure 2-6: Output voltage limit characteristics -HF option.................................................................................. 37
Figure 3-1: The Sequoia/Tahoe Power Source................................................................................................... 39
Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Output Sense Protective Cover Installation.................................................................... 40
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel Input/Output Protective Cover Installation...................................................................... 41
Figure 3-4: Overall Dimension Drawing of Standalone Model............................................................................. 41
Figure 3-5: Location of AC Input Block and Chassis Ground Connection ........................................................... 43
Figure 3-6: Sequoia/Tahoe AC Input Connection Diagram ................................................................................. 45
Figure 3-7: Power On/Off Push Button................................................................................................................ 47
Figure 3-8: External sense Connector................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 3-9: Location of Output Terminals............................................................................................................ 52
Figure 3-10: Sequoia/Tahoe Single Phase Output Wiring................................................................................... 54
Figure 3-11: Sequoia/Tahoe Three Phase Output Wiring ................................................................................... 55
Figure 3-12: Rear Panel Connectors................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 3-13. External Leader/Follower System Interface Connectors ................................................................. 56
Figure 3-14. External Input/Output Control Connector ........................................................................................ 58
Figure 3-15. External Analog Control Connector................................................................................................. 60
Figure 3-16: FOLLOWER and ESTOP interconnect at the rear panel ................................................................ 62
Figure 3-17: Connections for 3-Phase Parallel Group Between Two Chassis ................................................. 3-65
Figure 3-18: Connections for 3-Phase Parallel Group Between Three Chassis............................................. 3-66
Figure 3-19: Connections for 3-Phase Leader/Auxiliary Multi-Phase Group ....................................................... 67
Figure 3-20: RS-232C Interface Connector......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 3-21: USB Interface Connector ................................................................................................................ 69
Figure 3-22: LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector......................................................................................... 69
Figure 3-23: GPIB interface Connector ............................................................................................................... 70
Figure 3-24. External Clock/Lock Interface Connectors (Option) ........................................................................ 71
Figure 3-25: Functional Test Setup ..................................................................................................................... 73
Figure 4-1: Source Mode .................................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 4-2: Grid Simulator Mode......................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 4-3. eLoad Mode...................................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 4-4: External Input/Output Control Connector .......................................................................................... 86
Figure 4-5: Synchronization Signal Pinout Diagram............................................................................................ 87
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Figure 4-6: Remote Inhibit Pinout Diagram..........................................................................................................88
Figure 4-7: Trigger IN Pinout diagram .................................................................................................................88
Figure 4-8: Summary Fault Pinout Diagram ........................................................................................................89
Figure 4-9: Output On/Off Status Pin-out Diagram ..............................................................................................90
Figure 4-10: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout diagram for Phase A..............................................................90
Figure 4-11: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout diagram for Phase B..............................................................91
Figure 4-12: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout diagram for Phase C .............................................................91
Figure 4-13: External Analog Control Signal Connector ......................................................................................91
Figure 4-14: External Analog Programming – Reference AC waveform for Phase A .......................................... 93
Figure 4-15: External Analog Programming – Reference AC waveform for Phase B .......................................... 93
Figure 4-16: External Analog Programming – Reference AC waveform for Phase C..........................................94
Figure 4-17: External Analog Programming – Reference DC Source for Phase A ..............................................95
Figure 4-18: External Analog Programming – Reference DC Source for Phase B ..............................................95
Figure 4-19: External Analog Programming – Reference DC Source for Phase C..............................................95
Figure 4-20: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase A ......................................................................96
Figure 4-21: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase B ......................................................................96
Figure 4-22: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase C ......................................................................97
Figure 4-23: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase A ......................................................................97
Figure 4-24: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase B ......................................................................97
Figure 4-25: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase C ......................................................................98
Figure 5-1. Front Panel........................................................................................................................................99
Figure 5-2. Banner Screen ................................................................................................................................103
Figure 5-3. HOME Screen .................................................................................................................................103
Figure 5-4. DASHBOARD Screen Menu with Voltage Selection-Field Active....................................................104
Figure 5-5. Menu with Only Phase-A Selected ..................................................................................................104
Figure 5-6. Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad ......................................................................................................105
Figure 5-7. Rotary Encoder ...............................................................................................................................105
Figure 5-8. Output Program Menu.....................................................................................................................106
Figure 5-9. Highlighted Voltage Selection Field with Value Window..................................................................107
Figure 5-10. Operation Mode Screen ................................................................................................................108
Figure 5-11. Source Mode.................................................................................................................................109
Figure 5-12. Grid Simulator Mode .....................................................................................................................109
Figure 5-13. eLoad – Current Programming......................................................................................................109
Figure 5-14. eLoad – Power Programming........................................................................................................110
Figure 5-15. eLoad Mode – RLC Programming.................................................................................................110
Figure 5-16: Banner Screen for Source Mode – SEQUOIA...............................................................................111
Figure 5-17: Banner Screen – TAHOE Series ...................................................................................................111
Figure 5-18: HOME Screen for Source Mode – SEQUOIA ...............................................................................111
Figure 5-19. HOME Screen – TAHOE Series....................................................................................................112
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Figure 5-20. DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu for Source Mode............................................................. 113
Figure 5-21. Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment .................................................................. 114
Figure 5-22. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu ............................................................................ 115
Figure 5-23. Voltage Settings............................................................................................................................ 115
Figure 5-24. Frequency settings........................................................................................................................ 116
Figure 5-25. Current Limit Settings ................................................................................................................... 116
Figure 5-26. Phase Settings.............................................................................................................................. 117
Figure 5-27. TRANSIENTS Screen Top-Level Menu ........................................................................................ 117
Figure 5-28.Transients Settings. ....................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 5-29. SETTINGS Screen, TRIGGER Sub-Menu.................................................................................... 119
Figure 5-30. LIST Menu, With Empty Buffer ..................................................................................................... 120
Figure 5-31. LIST Menu, With Transient List Entry ........................................................................................... 120
Figure 5-32. LIST Menu, ADD Sub-Menu ......................................................................................................... 121
Figure 5-33. Voltage Drop Settings ................................................................................................................... 121
Figure 5-34. Voltage Sweep/Step Settings ....................................................................................................... 122
Figure 5-35. Voltage Surge/Sag Settings.......................................................................................................... 122
Figure 5-36. Frequency Sweep/Step Settings................................................................................................... 123
Figure 5-37. Frequency Surge/Sag Settings ..................................................................................................... 123
Figure 5-38. Volt/Freq Sweep/Step Settings ..................................................................................................... 124
Figure 5-39. Volt/Freq Surge/Sag Settings ....................................................................................................... 124
Figure 5-40. Volt/Freq Delay Settings – AC Mode ............................................................................................ 125
Figure 5-41. Volt/Freq Delay Settings – DC Mode ............................................................................................ 125
Figure 5-42. LIST Menu, VOLTAGE DROP Sub-Menu..................................................................................... 125
Figure 5-43. LIST Menu, VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu........................................................................ 126
Figure 5-44. LIST Menu, VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu.......................................................................... 127
Figure 5-45. LIST Menu, FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu .................................................................. 128
Figure 5-46. LIST Menu, FREQUENCY SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu .................................................................... 130
Figure 5-47. LIST Menu, VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu .................................................................... 131
Figure 5-48. LIST Menu, VOLT/FREQ SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu ...................................................................... 132
Figure 5-49. LIST Menu, DELAY Sub-Menu ..................................................................................................... 134
Figure 5-50. RUN Menu .................................................................................................................................... 135
Figure 5-51. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu................................................................................. 136
Figure 5-52. Voltage Protection Settings........................................................................................................... 137
Figure 5-53. Phase Number Settings ................................................................................................................ 137
Figure 5-54. Waveform Settings........................................................................................................................ 138
Figure 5-55. Range Settings ............................................................................................................................. 138
Figure 5-56. Mode Settings............................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 5-57. Regulation Settings....................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 5-58. DC Offset Settings ........................................................................................................................ 141
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Figure 5-59. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu .........................................................................141
Figure 5-60. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu.............................................................................................141
Figure 5-61. User Frequency Limit Settings ......................................................................................................142
Figure 5-62. User Voltage Limit Settings ...........................................................................................................142
Figure 5-63. User Current Limit Settings ...........................................................................................................142
Figure 5-64. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu-1/2 ..................................................................................143
Figure 5-65. PONS Voltage Settings .................................................................................................................144
Figure 5-66. PONS Mode Settings ....................................................................................................................144
Figure 5-67. PONS Range Settings...................................................................................................................144
Figure 5-68. PONS Current Settings .................................................................................................................145
Figure 5-69. PONS Frequency Settings ............................................................................................................145
Figure 5-70. PONS Phase Settings ...................................................................................................................145
Figure 5-71. PONS Regulation Settings ............................................................................................................146
Figure 5-72. PONS Output Settings ..................................................................................................................146
Figure 5-73. PONS Voltage Sense Settings ......................................................................................................147
Figure 5-74. PONS Clock Config Settings.........................................................................................................147
Figure 5-75. PONS Waveform Settings.............................................................................................................148
Figure 5-76. PONS ALC Settings ......................................................................................................................148
Figure 5-77. PONS Reference Settings.............................................................................................................149
Figure 5-78. PONS Phase Number Settings .....................................................................................................149
Figure 5-79. Clock Mode Settings .....................................................................................................................150
Figure 5-80. Output Sense Settings ..................................................................................................................150
Figure 5-81. Default Screen Settings.................................................................................................................151
Figure 5-82. Banner Screen for Grid Simulator Mode .......................................................................................151
Figure 5-83: HOME Screen for Grid Simulator Mode ........................................................................................151
Figure 5-84. DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu ........................................................................................152
Figure 5-85. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu .............................................................................154
Figure 5-86. Voltage Settings ............................................................................................................................154
Figure 5-87. Frequency Settings .......................................................................................................................155
Figure 5-88. Source Current Settings ................................................................................................................155
Figure 5-89. Phase Settings ..............................................................................................................................156
Figure 5-90. Regenerative Current Settings ......................................................................................................156
Figure 5-91. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu .................................................................................157
Figure 5-92. Regenerative Control Settings.......................................................................................................158
Figure 5-93. Phase Number Settings ................................................................................................................158
Figure 5-94. Waveform Settings ........................................................................................................................159
Figure 5-95. Range Settings..............................................................................................................................159
Figure 5-96. Mode Settings ...............................................................................................................................160
Figure 5-97. Regulation Settings .......................................................................................................................161
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Figure 5-98. DC Offset Settings ........................................................................................................................ 162
Figure 5-99. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu......................................................................... 162
Figure 5-100. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu .......................................................................................... 162
Figure 5-101. User Frequency Limit Settings.................................................................................................... 163
Figure 5-102. User Voltage Limit Settings......................................................................................................... 163
Figure 5-103. User Current Limit Settings......................................................................................................... 163
Figure 5-104. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu-1/2................................................................................ 164
Figure 5-105. PONS Voltage Settings............................................................................................................... 165
Figure 5-106. PONS Mode Settings.................................................................................................................. 165
Figure 5-107. PONS Range Settings ................................................................................................................ 165
Figure 5-108. PONS Current Settings............................................................................................................... 166
Figure 5-109. PONS Frequency Settings.......................................................................................................... 166
Figure 5-110. PONS Phase Settings................................................................................................................. 166
Figure 5-111.PONS Regulation menu............................................................................................................... 167
Figure 5-112. PONS Output Settings ................................................................................................................ 167
Figure 5-113. PONS Voltage Sense Settings ................................................................................................... 168
Figure 5-114. PONS Clock Config Settings ...................................................................................................... 168
Figure 5-115. PONS Waveform Settings .......................................................................................................... 169
Figure 5-116. PONS ALC Settings.................................................................................................................... 169
Figure 5-117. PONS Reference Settings .......................................................................................................... 170
Figure 5-118. PONS Phase Number Settings................................................................................................... 170
Figure 5-119. Clock Mode Settings ................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 5-120. Output sense Settings................................................................................................................. 171
Figure 5-121. Default Screen Settings .............................................................................................................. 172
Figure 5-122. Banner Screen for eLoad Current Programming Mode............................................................... 172
Figure 5-123: HOME Screen for eLoad -Current Programming Mode .............................................................. 172
Figure 5-124. DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu ...................................................................................... 173
Figure 5-125. Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment ................................................................ 174
Figure 5-126. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu .......................................................................... 175
Figure 5-127. Current Limit Settings ................................................................................................................. 175
Figure 5-128. Phase Shift Settings.................................................................................................................... 176
Figure 5-129:Power Factor Settings.................................................................................................................. 176
Figure 5-130. LIST Menu, With Empty Buffer ................................................................................................... 176
Figure 5-131. LIST Menu, With Transient List Entry ......................................................................................... 177
Figure 5-132. LIST Menu, ADD Sub-Menu ....................................................................................................... 177
Figure 5-133. Current Drop Settings ................................................................................................................. 178
Figure 5-134. Current Sweep/Step Settings...................................................................................................... 178
Figure 5-135. Current Surge/Sag Settings ........................................................................................................ 179
Figure 5-136. Current Delay Settings................................................................................................................ 179
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Figure 5-137. LIST Menu, CURRENT DROP Sub-Menu ..................................................................................179
Figure 5-138. LIST Menu, CURRENT SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu......................................................................180
Figure 5-139. LIST Menu, CURRENT SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu........................................................................182
Figure 5-140. RUN Menu ..................................................................................................................................183
Figure 5-141. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu ...............................................................................184
Figure 5-142. Sync Settings ..............................................................................................................................184
Figure 5-143. Voltage Protection Settings .........................................................................................................185
Figure 5-144. Phase Number Settings ..............................................................................................................185
Figure 5-145. Waveform Settings ......................................................................................................................186
Figure 5-146. Range Settings............................................................................................................................186
Figure 5-147. Mode Settings .............................................................................................................................187
Figure 5-148. ALC Settings ...............................................................................................................................187
Figure 5-149. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu .......................................................................187
Figure 5-150. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu...........................................................................................188
Figure 5-151. User Current Limit Settings .........................................................................................................188
Figure 5-152. Current Program Settings............................................................................................................188
Figure 5-153. Default Screen Settings...............................................................................................................189
Figure 5-154. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu ......................................................................................189
Figure 5-155. PONS Mode Settings ..................................................................................................................190
Figure 5-156. PONS Range Settings.................................................................................................................190
Figure 5-157. PONS Current Settings ...............................................................................................................190
Figure 5-158. PONS Phase Shift Settings .........................................................................................................191
Figure 5-159.PONS Power Factor Settings .......................................................................................................191
Figure 5-160. PONS Sync Settings ...................................................................................................................191
Figure 5-161. PONS Waveform Settings...........................................................................................................192
Figure 5-162. PONS ALC Settings ....................................................................................................................192
Figure 5-163. PONS Reference Settings...........................................................................................................193
Figure 5-164. PONS Phase Number Settings ...................................................................................................193
Figure 5-165. PONS Current Program Settings.................................................................................................193
Figure 5-166. Banner Screen for eLoad – Power Programming........................................................................194
Figure 5-167: HOME Screen for eLoad – Power Programming Mode...............................................................194
Figure 5-168. DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu ......................................................................................195
Figure 5-169. Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment.................................................................196
Figure 5-170. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu...........................................................................197
Figure 5-171. Active Power Settings .................................................................................................................197
Figure 5-172. Reactive Power Settings .............................................................................................................198
Figure 5-173. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu ...............................................................................198
Figure 5-174. Sync Settings ..............................................................................................................................199
Figure 5-175. Voltage Protection Settings .........................................................................................................199
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Figure 5-176. Phase Number Settings .............................................................................................................. 199
Figure 5-177. Waveform Settings...................................................................................................................... 200
Figure 5-178. Range Settings ........................................................................................................................... 201
Figure 5-179. Mode Settings............................................................................................................................. 201
Figure 5-180. ALC Settings............................................................................................................................... 202
Figure 5-181. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu....................................................................... 202
Figure 5-182. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu .......................................................................................... 202
Figure 5-183. User Current Limit Settings......................................................................................................... 203
Figure 5-184. Default Screen Settings .............................................................................................................. 203
Figure 5-185. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu...................................................................................... 204
Figure 5-186. PONS Mode Settings.................................................................................................................. 204
Figure 5-187. PONS Range Settings ................................................................................................................ 204
Figure 5-188. PONS Active Power Settings...................................................................................................... 205
Figure 5-189. PONS Reactive Power Settings.................................................................................................. 205
Figure 5-190. PONS Sync Settings................................................................................................................... 205
Figure 5-191. PONS Waveform Settings .......................................................................................................... 206
Figure 5-192. PONS ALC Settings.................................................................................................................... 206
Figure 5-193. Banner Screen for eLoad – RLC Programming Mode ................................................................ 207
Figure 5-194: HOME Screen for eLoad – RLC Programming Mode ................................................................. 207
Figure 5-195. DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu ...................................................................................... 208
Figure 5-196. Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad - RLC........................................................................................ 209
Figure 5-197. Apply button enabled when there is a configuration change....................................................... 210
Figure 5-198. Apply button Disabled when there is no change in R, L, or C ..................................................... 210
Figure 5-199. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu .......................................................................... 211
Figure 5-200. RLC Settings............................................................................................................................... 212
Figure 5-201. CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu............................................................................... 212
Figure 5-202. Sync Settings.............................................................................................................................. 213
Figure 5-203. Voltage Protection Settings......................................................................................................... 213
Figure 5-204. Phase Number Settings .............................................................................................................. 213
Figure 5-205. Waveform Settings – AC mode................................................................................................... 214
Figure 5-206. Range Settings ........................................................................................................................... 215
Figure 5-207. Mode Settings............................................................................................................................. 215
Figure 5-208. ALC Settings............................................................................................................................... 216
Figure 5-209. CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu....................................................................... 216
Figure 5-210. PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu .......................................................................................... 217
Figure 5-211. User Current Limit Settings......................................................................................................... 217
Figure 5-212. Default Screen Settings .............................................................................................................. 217
Figure 5-213. CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu...................................................................................... 218
Figure 5-214. PONS Mode Settings.................................................................................................................. 218
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Figure 5-215. PONS Range Settings.................................................................................................................218
Figure 5-216. PONS Resistance Settings .........................................................................................................219
Figure 5-217. PONS Inductance Settings..........................................................................................................219
Figure 5-218. PONS Capacitance Settings .......................................................................................................219
Figure 5-219. PONS Sync Settings ...................................................................................................................220
Figure 5-220. PONS Waveform Settings...........................................................................................................220
Figure 5-221.PONS ALC Settings .....................................................................................................................221
Figure 5-222. PONS Phase Number Settings ...................................................................................................221
Figure 5-223. MEASUREMENTS Screen Top-Level Menu ...............................................................................222
Figure 5-224. Voltage Measurements ...............................................................................................................222
Figure 5-225. Frequency Measurements...........................................................................................................222
Figure 5-226. Power Measurements – Source, Grid Simulator, eLoad – RMS Current and eLoad RLC Programming
Mode..........................................................................................................................................................223
Figure 5-227. Power Measurements – eLoad – Power Programming Mode .....................................................223
Figure 5-228. Current Measurements................................................................................................................224
Figure 5-229. Phase Measurements .................................................................................................................224
Figure 5-230. Power Factor Measurements ......................................................................................................224
Figure 5-231. Cress Factor Measurements .......................................................................................................225
Figure 5-232. Watt Hour Measurements ...........................................................................................................225
Figure 5-233. Current THD Measurements .......................................................................................................226
Figure 5-234. Voltage THD Measurements .......................................................................................................226
Figure 5-235. HARMONICS Menu ....................................................................................................................227
Figure 5-236. HARMONICS Menu, Table View.................................................................................................228
Figure 5-237. HARMONICS Menu, Bar Graph View .........................................................................................229
Figure 5-238. CONTROL INTERFACE Screen .................................................................................................230
Figure 5-239. CONTROL INTERFACE Screen for eLoad-Power and Parallel RLC Programming Mode .........230
Figure 5-240. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, ANALOG Sub-Menu .................................................................231
Figure 5-241: ANALOG Sub-Menu for eLoad-Current Programming Mode ......................................................231
Figure 5-242. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, RS232 Sub-Menu .....................................................................232
Figure 5-243. CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, GPIB Sub-Menu........................................................................232
Figure 5-244. CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN Menu...........................................................................................233
Figure 5-245. LAN Settings ...............................................................................................................................233
Figure 5-246. CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN CONFIGURE Sub-Menu.............................................................234
Figure 5-247. IP Address...................................................................................................................................234
Figure 5-248. Subnet Mask ...............................................................................................................................234
Figure 5-249. LAN Config..................................................................................................................................235
Figure 5-250. Gateway Address ........................................................................................................................235
Figure 5-251. Port..............................................................................................................................................235
Figure 5-252. MAC Address ..............................................................................................................................236
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