Ametek ASTDC60D1C-E00 Owner's manual

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Asterion DC Series
RS232, USB, Ethernet and
IEEE 488.2
Programming Manual

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About AMETEK
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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your application.
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform installation
and servicing.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or chassis.
Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment must be
grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis. However,
depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY
may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must ensure that the output power
lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is
eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the electrical
circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety glasses during open
cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales
organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage
that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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.
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
WARNING

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Product Family: Asterion DC Series Programming Manual Power Supply
Warranty Period: Five Years
WARRANTY TERMS
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return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or
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Model number
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Description of the problem
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CONTENTS
1OVERVIEW................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 RS232 Interface..............................................................................................1-1
1.3 USB Interface.................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Ethernet Interface...........................................................................................1-2
1.5 IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface.............................................................................1-2
2FEATURES, FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.................... 2-1
2.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Features of RS232 interface...........................................................................2-1
2.3 Features of USB interface ..............................................................................2-1
2.4 Features of Ethernet interface ........................................................................2-2
2.5 Features of IEEE 488.2 GPIB interface ..........................................................2-2
2.6 Programmable Functions................................................................................2-2
2.7 Readback Functions.......................................................................................2-3
2.8 Specifications .................................................................................................2-3
2.8.1 Programming Resolution ..................................................................2-3
2.8.2 Programming Accuracy ....................................................................2-3
2.8.3 Readback Resolution........................................................................2-4
2.8.4 Readback Accuracy..........................................................................2-4
2.9 Minimum System Requirements.....................................................................2-4
2.9.1 PC Connection .................................................................................2-4
2.9.2 Internet or LAN Connection ..............................................................2-4
3REMOTE/LOCAL SELECTION .................................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Remote mode:.................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Local Lock out Mode:.....................................................................3-2
4RS232 CONFIGURATIONS AND REMOTE PROGRAMMING..... 4-1
4.1 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Remote Programming Via RS232...................................................................4-1
4.2.1 RS232 Connector Pinout..................................................................4-1
4.2.2 RS232 Setup Procedure...................................................................4-3
5USB CONFIGURATIONS AND REMOTE PROGRAMMING ......... 5-1
5.1 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................5-1
5.2 USB SETUP PROCEDURE............................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Port Number Identification ................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Communication test using serial interface program...........................5-3

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6ETHERNET CONFIGURATION AND REMOTE PROGRAMMING6-6
6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................6-6
6.2 Ethernet/LAN Configuration............................................................................6-6
6.2.1 Ethernet Configuration Factory Defaults...........................................6-7
6.3 Rear Panel.....................................................................................................6-7
6.4 Ethernet Setup Procedure..............................................................................6-8
6.4.1 Network Setup Using DHCP Server .................................................6-8
6.4.2 Network Setup Using Auto-IP (Direct Connection between Asterion
power Supply and PC using Cross cable) ....................................................6-10
6.4.3 Network Setup using Static IP.....................................................6-11
6.4.4 Raw Socket Interface .....................................................................6-12
6.4.5 VXI-11 Protocol..............................................................................6-12
6.4.6Web Server ....................................................................................6-13
6.5 Ethernet Web Pages, Overview....................................................................6-13
6.5.1 Home .............................................................................................6-14
6.5.2 IP Configuration..............................................................................6-15
6.5.3 Interactive Control..........................................................................6-17
6.5.4 LXI Identification.............................................................................6-18
7IEEE 488.2 GPIB CONFIGURATIONS AND REMOTE
PROGRAMMING.......................................................7-20
7.1 Rear Panel...................................................................................................7-20
7.2 Remote Programming Via IEEE488.2 GPIB connector ................................7-21
7.2.1 Address Selection ..........................................................................7-21
7.2.2 Power-On GPIB Service Request (PON SRQ) Selection................7-21
7.2.3 Shield Ground ................................................................................7-21
7.2.4 IEEE 488.2 GPIB Setup Procedure................................................7-21
8REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAMMING AND EXTERNAL USER
CONTROL INTERFACE CONNECTOR........................8-1
8.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................8-1
8.2 REMOTE Analog programming Connector details..........................................8-1
8.3 Remote ANALOG Programming...................................................................8-10
8.3.1 REMOTE PROGRAMMING BY RESISTANCE..............................8-10
8.3.2 Remote Programming BY VOLTAGE.............................................8-13
8.3.3 Remote Programming BY 4-20mA SOURCE .................................8-15
8.3.4 Remote Overvoltage Programming ................................................8-17
8.4 Remote MONITOR OUTPUTS.....................................................................8-18
8.5 REMOTE DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT....................................................8-18
8.5.1 Auxiliary power output....................................................................8-18
8.5.2 Digital outputs.................................................................................8-19
8.5.3 Digital Inputs...................................................................................8-21
8.5.4 Fault...............................................................................................8-21

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8.5.5 Trigger-In & Trigger Out..................................................................8-24
8.6 Remote Output On/Off Control .....................................................................8-24
8.6.1 Remote Output ON/OFF by Contact Closure..................................8-24
8.6.2 Remote Output ON/OFF Control by External Source......................8-25
9RS232/ETHERNET/ IEEE 488.2 GPIB AND SCPI COMMAND
OPERATION .............................................................. 9-1
9.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................9-1
9.2 Register Definitions ........................................................................................9-1
9.2.1 Protection Condition and Protection Event Status Register...............9-1
9.2.2 Standard Event Status Register (ESR).............................................9-4
9.2.3 SCPI Status Byte..............................................................................9-5
9.2.4 Error/Event Queue............................................................................9-7
9.2.5 Serial Poll Operation.........................................................................9-8
9.3 SCPI Conformance Information......................................................................9-9
9.3.1 Parameter Definitions.......................................................................9-9
9.3.2 Conventions......................................................................................9-9
9.3.3 Queries...........................................................................................9-10
9.4 IEEE 488.2 Common Command Subsystem................................................9-10
9.5 SOURCE SCPI Command Subsystem.........................................................9-12
9.5.1 SOURCE SCPI Command Summary..............................................9-12
9.5.2 SOURCE SCPI Command Reference ............................................9-15
9.5.3 RAMP FUNCTION..........................................................................9-20
9.6 MEASURE SCPI Command Subsystem.......................................................9-21
9.6.1 MEASURE SCPI Command Summary...........................................9-21
9.6.2 MEASURE SCPI Command Reference..........................................9-21
9.7 OUTPUT SCPI Command Subsystem..........................................................9-22
9.7.1 OUTPUT SCPI Command Summary..............................................9-22
9.7.2 OUTPUT SCPI Command Reference.............................................9-23
9.8 SYSTEM SCPI Command Subsystem..........................................................9-24
9.8.1 SYSTEM SCPI Command Summary..............................................9-24
9.8.2 SYSTEM SCPI Command Reference.............................................9-25
9.9 HTRIGGER SCPI Command Subsystem .....................................................9-27
9.9.1 HTRIGGER SCPI Command Summary..........................................9-27
9.9.2 HTRIGGER SCPI Command Reference.........................................9-27
9.10 TRIGGER SCPI Command Subsystem........................................................9-27
9.10.1 TRIGGER SCPI Command Summary.............................................9-27
9.10.2 TRIGGER SCPI Command Reference ...........................................9-27
9.11 CALIBRATION SCPI Command Subsystem.................................................9-28
9.11.1 CALIBRATION SCPI Command Summary.....................................9-28
9.11.2 CALIBRATION SCPI Command Reference....................................9-31
9.13 STATUS SCPI Command Subsystem ..........................................................9-38
9.13.1 STATUS SCPI Command Summary...............................................9-38

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9.13.2 STATUS SCPI Command Reference .............................................9-38
9.14 Examples of Using the SCPI Commands.....................................................9-38
9.14.1 VI Mode Example...........................................................................9-38
9.14.2 OVP Setup Example.......................................................................9-39
9.14.3 Trigger Example.............................................................................9-40
9.14.4 Ramp I Example.............................................................................9-40
9.14.5 Ramp V Example 2.........................................................................9-41
9.14.6 Power On INIT Example.................................................................9-41
10 CALIBRATION ........................................................................10-42
10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................10-42
10.2 Setup for Calibration...................................................................................10-43
10.3 Voltage Programming Calibration...............................................................10-43
10.4 Voltage Programming Calibration – REMOTE SENSE...............................10-46
10.5 Current Programming Calibration...............................................................10-48
10.6 Analog Program Adjustment.......................................................................10-50
10.6.1 Voltage programming – 10V range voltage source calibration......10-51
10.6.2 Voltage programming – 5V range voltage source calibration........10-51
10.6.3 Voltage programming – current source (Resistance Programming)
calibration...................................................................................................10-52
10.6.4 Voltage programming – 4-20mA source calibration ......................10-53
10.6.5 current programming – 10V range voltage source calibration.......10-53
10.6.6 CURRent programming – 5V range voltage source calibration.....10-54
10.6.7 current programming – current source (Resistance Programming)
calibration...................................................................................................10-55
10.6.8 CURRENT programming – 4-20mA source calibration.................10-55
10.6.9 Power programming – 10V range voltage source calibration........10-56
10.6.10 POWER programming – 5V range voltage source calibration.......10-57
10.6.11 POWER programming – current source (Resistance Programming)
calibration...................................................................................................10-57
10.6.12 POWER programming – 4-20mA source calibration.....................10-58
10.6.13 OVER-Voltage programming – 10V range calibration...................10-59
10.6.14 OVER-Voltage programming – 5V range calibration.....................10-59
11 SCPI STATUS IMPLEMENTATION .........................................11-63
11.1 SCPI Status Byte Implementation ..............................................................11-63

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4–1. RS-232C Interface Connector Type............................................................4-2
Table 4–2. RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout .........................................................4-2
Table 4–3. RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout .........................................................4-3
Table 8–1. Analog Programming Connector, Designations and Functions..................8-9
Table 8–2. List of Faults in DC-Asterion Power Supply .............................................8-24
Table 9–1. Protection Condition and Event Status Registers ......................................9-3
Table 9–2. Standard Event Status Register ................................................................9-4
Table 9–3. SCPI Status Byte.......................................................................................9-6
Table 9–4 SCPI Error Codes........................................................................................9-7

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1. Local/Remote Screen ................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2. Dashboard Screen.....................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-3. Local Lockout Screen ................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-4. Home-Screen.............................................................................................3-2
Figure 4-1. Rear Panel – RS232 Interface..................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2. RS-232C Interface Connector...................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3. RS232 Communications Cable Pinout......................................................4-4
Figure 4-4. RS232 Screen (Configure)........................................................................4-4
Figure 4-5. Port Setting in Tera Term..........................................................................4-5
Figure 4-6. Baud rate Setting in Tera Term.................................................................4-5
Figure 4-7. Terminal option in Tera Term....................................................................4-6
Figure 4-8. Terminal Setup in Tera Term....................................................................4-6
Figure 6-1. Rear Panel - Ethernet Interface ................................................................6-7
Figure 6-2. LAN Screen (Configure)............................................................................6-8
Figure 6-3. LAN Screen ..............................................................................................6-8
Figure 6-4. LAN Screen (Settings)..............................................................................6-9
Figure 6-5. RS232 Screen (Settings) ........................................................................6-10
Figure 6-6. LAN configure (Settings).........................................................................6-11
Figure 6-7. LAN Screen (Configure Static IP)............................................................6-11
Figure 6-8. Asterion DC power Supply Banner and Tab............................................6-13
Figure 6-9. Login Window.........................................................................................6-13
Figure 6-10. Asterion DC power Supply Home Page ................................................6-14
Figure 6-11. Asterion DC Power supply Device identify............................................6-15
Figure 6-12. Asterion DC power supply IP Configuration Page.................................6-15
Figure 6-13. Interactive Control Page .......................................................................6-17
Figure 6-14. LXI Identification Page..........................................................................6-18
Figure 7-1. Rear Panel – IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface................................................7-20
Figure 7-2. GPIB Screen...........................................................................................7-21
Figure 8-1. Rear Panel - Analog Programming Connector..........................................8-1
Figure 8-2 Remote Analog Programming and External User Control Interface Connector
Pin-Out ........................................................................................................................8-2
Figure 8-3 Remote Current Programming Using Resistance......................................8-11
Figure 8-4 Remote Voltage Programming Using Resistance ....................................8-12
Figure 8-5 Remote Power Programming Using Resistance .......................................8-12
Figure 8-6 Remote Current Programming Using 0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC Source.........8-13
Figure 8-7 Remote Voltage Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source..........................8-14
Figure 8-8 Remote Power Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source.............................8-15

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Figure 8-9 Remote Current Programming Using 4-20mA Source...............................8-16
Figure 8-10 Remote Voltage Programming Using 4-20mA Source.............................8-16
Figure 8-11 Remote Power Programming Using 4-20mA Source...............................8-17
Figure 8-12 Remote Overvoltage Programming Using DC Voltage Source................8-18
Figure 8-13 External Isolation and Polarity Relay interface to Control interface..........8-20
Figure 8-14 Remote Output On/Off Control by Contact Closure.................................8-24
Figure 8-15 Remote Output On/Off Using Isolated AC or DC Source.........................8-25
Figure 8-16 Remote Output On/Off Using Isolated TTL/CMOS Source......................8-25
Figure 9-1. Protection Condition and Protection Event Register..................................9-4
Figure 9-2. Standard Event Status and Standard Event Status Enable Register.........9-5
Figure 9-3. SCPI Status Byte and Service Request Enable Register ...........................9-7
Figure 11-1. SCPI Status Implementation Diagram.................................................11-64

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OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for remote programming control and monitoring for
Asterion DC power Supplies. For easy navigation to the applicable instructions, this
manual separates RS232, USB, IEEE 488.2 GPIB and Ethernet setup instructions.
The instructions then converge where they are common to all three interface options.
See Section 1.2, Section 1.3, Section 1.4 and Section 1.5 for orientation. The Asterion
DC power supply series provides default interface of RS232, USB and Ethernet. IEEE
488.2 GPIB is an optional interface. Use this programming manual in conjunction with
your Asterion DC power supply operational manual.
1.2 RS232 INTERFACE
If you are using the RS232 interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Remote/Local Selection
•4 for RS232 Configuration and Remote Programming
•7 for Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
•9 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•10 for Calibration Procedures
•11 for SCPI Status Implementation

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1.3 USB INTERFACE
If you are using the USB interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Remote/Local Selection
•5 for USB Configuration and Remote Programming
•7 for Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
•9 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•10 for Calibration Procedures
•11 for SCPI Status Implementation
1.4 ETHERNET INTERFACE
If you are using an Ethernet interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Remote/Local Selection
•6 for Ethernet Configuration and Remote Programming
•7 for Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
•9 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•10 for Calibration Procedures
•11 for SCPI Status Implementation
1.5 IEEE 488.2 GPIB INTERFACE
If you are using the IEEE 488.2 GPIB interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications,
•3 for Remote/Local Selection
•5 for IEEE 488.2 GPIB Configuration and Remote Programming
•7 for Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
•9 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•10 for Calibration Procedures
•11 for SCPI Status Implementation

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FEATURES, FUNCTIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section introduces the features, functions and specifications for RS232, USB,
Ethernet and IEEE 488.2 GPIB. Programmable, readback functions and specifications
are applicable to all the communication interfaces.
2.2 FEATURES OF RS232 INTERFACE
•Programming and readback of voltage and current
•Programmable overvoltage protection with reset
•SCPI compliant command set
•User selectable Constant-Voltage(CV), Constant-Current(CC), Constant
Power (CP) or Foldback mode(CV/CC/CP), with reset
•Voltage Ramp and Current Ramp functions
•Soft calibration
•Rear panel RS232 control interface
•Rear panel Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
(Common to all interfaces)
2.3 FEATURES OF USB INTERFACE
•Programming and readback of voltage and current
•Programmable overvoltage protection with reset
•SCPI compliant command set
•User selectable Constant-Voltage(CV), Constant-Current(CC), Constant
Power (CP) or Foldback mode(CV/CC/CP), with reset
•Voltage Ramp and Current Ramp functions
•Soft calibration
•Rear panel USB control interface

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•Rear panel Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
(Common to all interfaces)
2.4 FEATURES OF ETHERNET INTERFACE
•Ethernet/LAN connectivity, 10/100base-T compatible
•Fully ™ (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) class C compliant
•Built-in Web Server for direct control using Web Browser
•Programming and readback of voltage and current
•Programmable overvoltage protection with reset
•SCPI compliant command set
•User selectable Constant-Voltage(CV), Constant-Current(CC), Constant
Power (CP) or Foldback mode(CV/CC/CP), with reset
•Voltage Ramp and Current Ramp functions
•Field-upgradable firmware via Ethernet
•Full calibration through software control
•Rear panel Ethernet control interface
•Rear panel Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
(Common to all interfaces)
2.5 FEATURES OF IEEE 488.2 GPIB INTERFACE
•Programming and readback of voltage and current
•Programmable overvoltage protection with reset
•IEEE 488.2 and SCPI compliant command set
•User selectable Constant-Voltage(CV), Constant-Current(CC), Constant
Power (CP) or Foldback mode(CV/CC/CP), with reset
•Voltage Ramp and Current Ramp functions
•Soft calibration
•Rear panel GPIB IEEE 488.2 control interface
•Rear panel Remote Analog Programming and External user control interface
(Common to all interfaces)
2.6 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
The below functions are common to all communication interfaces (RS232, USB, IEEE
488.2 GPIB and Ethernet).
•Output voltage and current
•User limits for voltage and current
•Overvoltage protection
•Output enable/disable