Ametek Sorensen ASA Series User manual

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Asterion DC Multi Output
ASA Series
Operation Manual

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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a unit of AMETEK Electronic Instruments Group (a division of
AMETEK, Inc.), is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies
for R&D, test and measurement, process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications
across diverse industrial segments. Offering bench-top supplies to rack mounted industrial power
subsystems, AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California
Instruments, Power Ten, and Amrel brand power supplies and electronic loads.
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M330516-01
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Product Family: Asterion DC Multioutput ASA Series
Warranty Period: Five Years
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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
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return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or
parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order
Agreement or where the Product or any part thereof:
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858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)
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•Description of the problem
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evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.

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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 might be present when covers are removed. Qualified
personnelmust useextreme caution when servicing this equipment. Circuitry,
test points, and output voltages might be floating with respect to chassis
ground. Do not touch electrical circuits and use appropriately rated test
equipment. A safety ground wire must be connected from the chassis to the
AC mains input when servicing this equipment.
WARNING!
This equipment contains ESD sensitive input/output connection ports.
When installing equipment, follow ESD safety procedures. Electrostatic
discharges might cause damage to the equipment.
Only qualified personnel,who understand and deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, can
perform installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC mains input ground is connected properly to the chassis safety ground
connection. 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 mains input is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable.
In normal operation fromthe front panel, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages
within the chassis. However, depending on the application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES
HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY might be normally generated on the output terminals. The
user must ensure that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and
that any possibility for 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, or any of the subsidiary
sales organizations, can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential
injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
HAZARD: Strong oxidizer
GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Read the accompanying message for
specific information.
BURN HAZARD: Hot Surface Warning. Allow to cool before servicing.
DO NOT TOUCH: Touching some parts of the instrument without protection
or proper tools could result in damage to the part(s) and/or the instrument.
TECHNICIAN SYMBOL: All operations marked with this symbol are to be
performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.
ELECTRICAL GROUND: This symbol inside the instrument marks the
central safety grounding point for the instrument.

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FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
This manual has been written for the Asterion DC Multioutput Series of power supplies,
which have been designed and certified to meet the Low Voltage and Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive Requirements of the European Community.
These models have been designed and tested to meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility
directive (European Council directive 2014/30/EU; generally referred to as the EMC
directive) and to the requirements of the Low Voltage directive (European Council
directive 2014/35/EU, 93/68/EEC, dated 22 July 1993). In addition, these models have
been found compliant with FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B107(e) Class A, 109(g) Class
A.
Since the Low Voltage Directive is to ensure the safety of the equipment operator,
universal graphic symbols have been used both on the unit itself and in this manual to
warn the operator of potentially hazardous situations (see Safety Instruction page)

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Contents
1OVERVIEW....................................................... 1-1
1.1 General Description.....................................................................................1-1
1.2 Specifications...............................................................................................1-5
1.2.1 Output Power..................................................................................................1-5
1.2.2 ASA Series Output Voltage and Current Ratings...........................................1-5
1.2.3 Resolution Specifications ...............................................................................1-9
1.2.4 Remote Sense................................................................................................1-9
1.2.5 DC Output Programming, Readback and Regulation Specifications (1)(2).......1-9
1.2.6 Output Ripple, Noise and Transient Specifications......................................1-10
1.2.7 AC Input Specifications ................................................................................1-11
1.2.8 Operational Characteristics ..........................................................................1-12
1.2.9 Front Panel Controls/Indicators....................................................................1-13
1.2.10 Remote Isolated External User Control I/O Signal Interface Characteristics1-14
1.2.11 Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics .........................................1-15
1.2.12 Optional Remote Isolated Analog Programming Interface Characteristics..1-17
1.2.13 Protection Function Characteristics..............................................................1-17
1.2.14 Output Isolation.............................................................................................1-18
1.2.15 Environmental Specifications .......................................................................1-18
1.2.16 Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................1-18
1.2.17 Regulatory Agency Compliance...................................................................1-19
1.2.18 Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................1-19
1.2.19 Overall Dimensions Drawing........................................................................1-21
2INSTALLATION................................................ 2-1
2.1 Inspection.....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Contents of Shipment..................................................................................2-1
2.3 Mechanical Installation................................................................................2-2
2.4 Rack Mounting .............................................................................................2-3
2.5 Chassis Removal from Rack .......................................................................2-4
2.6 Outline drawings..........................................................................................2-5
2.7 Rear Panel Input/ Output Connections.......................................................2-8
2.8 AC input power connection.........................................................................2-9
2.8.1 AC input overcurrent protection......................................................................2-9
2.8.2 AC Input Safety Disconnect Device..............................................................2-10
2.8.3 AC Input Connector......................................................................................2-10
2.8.4 1-Phase AC Input Operation- Only Supported in Input AC voltage type “C”2-12

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2.8.5 3-Phase AC Input Operation ........................................................................2-12
2.9 DC Output and Remote Sense power connections..................................2-13
2.10 Wire Gauge Selection.................................................................................2-15
2.10.1 Wire Size ......................................................................................................2-15
2.11 Load Considerations..................................................................................2-17
2.11.1 Inductive and Stored-Energy Loads.............................................................2-17
2.12 Rear Panel User Interface Connectors .....................................................2-18
2.12.1 Remote Analog programming.......................................................................2-18
2.12.2 Remote External user control interface........................................................2-21
2.12.3 RS-232C Serial Interface..............................................................................2-26
2.12.4 USB interface................................................................................................2-27
2.12.5 LAN interface................................................................................................2-28
2.12.6 GPIB interface ..............................................................................................2-29
3OPERATION ................................................... 3-31
3.1 Introduction................................................................................................3-31
3.2 Front Panel Controls and LED Indicators.................................................3-31
3.3 Basic Front Panel Operation .....................................................................3-32
3.3.1 Initial Setup...................................................................................................3-33
3.3.2 Navigation and Selection..............................................................................3-33
3.3.3 Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad ...................................................................3-35
3.3.4 Rotary Encoder.............................................................................................3-36
3.4 Front Panel Display Menu and Functionality ...........................................3-38
3.4.1 Power-Up Screens........................................................................................3-38
3.4.2 Home Screen Top-Level Menu.....................................................................3-39
3.4.3 Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu.............................................................3-40
3.4.4 Output Program............................................................................................3-44
3.4.5 Measurements..............................................................................................3-48
3.4.6 Configuration Screen....................................................................................3-49
3.4.7 Ramp ............................................................................................................3-65
3.4.8 Output On/Off Delay.....................................................................................3-72
3.4.9 Control Interface Screen...............................................................................3-76
3.4.10 System Settings Screen ...............................................................................3-86
3.4.11 Warning/Fault Screen...................................................................................3-90
3.4.12 Local/Remote Screen...................................................................................3-91
3.5 Output Verification.....................................................................................3-92
3.5.1 Constant-Voltage Mode Operation...............................................................3-92
3.5.2 Constant-Current Mode Operation...............................................................3-93
3.5.3 Overvoltage Protection.................................................................................3-94

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3.5.4 Constant-Power Mode..................................................................................3-95
4REMOTE EXTERNAL USER INTERFACE
CONTROL................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Remote Inhibit (Switch/Relay Contact Closure).........................................4-5
4.3 Remote Output ON/OFF Control by External Source.................................4-7
4.4 Trigger Functions.........................................................................................4-9
4.4.1 Voltage Ramp.................................................................................................4-9
4.4.2 Current Ramp.................................................................................................4-9
4.5 Fault Status.................................................................................................4-11
4.6 Regulation Mode Status.............................................................................4-12
4.7 Output ON/OFF Status...............................................................................4-13
5REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAMMING INTERFACE
CONTROL................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Remote Analog Isolated Interface Control .................................................5-1
5.3 Remote Current Programming....................................................................5-4
5.3.1 Remote Current Programming by Resistance................................................5-4
5.3.2 Remote Current Programming by Voltage Source.........................................5-6
5.4 Remote Voltage Programming....................................................................5-8
5.4.1 Remote Voltage Programming by Resistance ...............................................5-8
5.4.2 Remote Voltage Programming by Voltage Source.........................................5-9
5.5 Voltage Monitor (VMON) ............................................................................5-11
5.6 Current Monitor (IMON)..............................................................................5-11
6CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION ................ 6-1
6.1 Introduction..................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Calibration and Verification Cycle...................................................................6-1
6.1.2 Digital programming and readback calibration...............................................6-1
6.1.3 Analog control interface calibration (Standard and Isolated analog interface)6-1
7MAINTENANCE............................................... 7-1
7.1 Introduction..................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Preventive Maintenance...............................................................................7-1

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Voltage Model for ASA series .....................................................................1-4
Table 1-2: Output Power for ASA Series......................................................................1-5
Table 1-3: Channel ratings for Asterion DC Multioutput ASA Model Series..................1-5
Table 2-1: Ship Kit Details............................................................................................2-2
Table 2-2: Rear Panel Connector.................................................................................2-9
Table 2-3: Maximum Input Line Current.......................................................................2-9
Table 2-4: AC Input Connector Pinout and Safety-Ground.........................................2-11
Table 2-5: AC Input Connector Type..........................................................................2-11
Table 2-6: DC Output and Remote Sense Connector Pinout .....................................2-13
Table 2-7: DC Output and Remote Sense Connector Type........................................2-14
Table 2-8: Minimum Wire Size...................................................................................2-16
Table 2-9: Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop, 20°C .................................................2-17
Table 2-10: Analog Programming Connector Type ....................................................2-19
Table 2-11: Analog Programming Connector Characteristics.....................................2-19
Table 2-12: Analog Programming Connector Pin out.................................................2-21
Table 2-13: External User Control Interface connector Type......................................2-21
Table 2-14: External User Control Interface Characteristics.......................................2-22
Table 2-15: External User Control Interface Pin Out details.......................................2-26
Table 2-16: RS-232C Interface Connector Type........................................................2-27
Table 2-17: RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout......................................................2-27
Table 2-18: USB Interface Connector Type ...............................................................2-27
Table 2-19: USB Interface Connector Pinout.............................................................2-28
Table 2-20: LAN Interface Connector Type................................................................2-28
Table 2-21: LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector Pinout......................................2-29
Table 2-22: GPIB Interface Connector Type..............................................................2-29
Table 2-23: GPIB Interface Connector Pinout............................................................2-30
Table 3-1: Front Panels controls and indicators.........................................................3-32
Table 3-2: Home Screen Menu Content.....................................................................3-40
Table 3-3: Fault Conditions........................................................................................3-91
Table 4-1: External user interface control connector pin out details .............................4-5
Table 5-1: Analog Programming Connector, Designations and Functions....................5-3

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Asterion DC Series Power Supply, 1U Models...........................................1-1
Figure 1-2: Asterion DC Multioutput ASA Series Model Number Decoding..................1-3
Figure 1-3 ASA Series Extended Wide Range Channels Voltage Vs Current
Characteristics.............................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-4 ASA Series 600W, 60 V, 42 A Voltage Vs Current Characteristics..............1-7
Figure 1-5 ASA Series 600 W, 200 V, 17 A Voltage Vs Current Characteristics...........1-7
Figure 1-6 ASA Series 600 W, 80 V, 22 A Voltage Vs Current Characteristics.............1-8
Figure 1-7 ASA Series 600 W, 400 V, 6 A Voltage Vs Current Characteristics.............1-8
Figure 1-8: Front Panel Display, Controls, and indicators ..........................................1-14
Figure 1-9: Rear Panel Connectors with GPIB Option................................................1-20
Figure 1-10 Dimensional Drawing..............................................................................1-21
Figure 2-1: Rack mounting, 1U Multi output Asterion DC Series Model........................2-4
Figure 2-2: Installation Drawing ...................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-3: Rear Panel View with GPIB option.............................................................2-7
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel Protective covers installation...................................................2-7
Figure 2-5: AC Input Connector and Safety-Ground Stud..........................................2-10
Figure 2-6: AC Input Connector wiring.......................................................................2-10
Figure 2-7: Output and Remote Sense Connector of each channel ...........................2-13
Figure 2-8: DC Output and Remotes Sense Connector wiring ...................................2-14
Figure 2-9: Diode Connections ..................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-10: Analog Programming connector.............................................................2-19
Figure 2-11: External User Control Interface connector .............................................2-21
Figure 2-12: RS-232C Interface Connector................................................................2-26
Figure 2-13: USB Interface Connector.......................................................................2-27
Figure 2-14: LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector................................................2-28
Figure 2-15: GPIB interface Connector......................................................................2-29
Figure 3-1: Front panel DC-Asterion Multioutput Series.............................................3-31
Figure 3-2: Home Screen with Dashboard Icon Highlighted.......................................3-34
Figure 3-3: Dashboard Screen with Home Button Selected .......................................3-34
Figure 3-4: Dashboard Screen with Channel-1 selected............................................3-34
Figure 3-5: Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad...............................................................3-34
Figure 3-6: DASHBOARD Screen Current Selection-Field Active using Encoder switch3-
35
Figure 3-7: Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad...............................................................3-35
Figure 3-8: Rotary Encoder........................................................................................3-36
Figure 3-9: Splash Screen .........................................................................................3-38
Figure 3-10: Power-On Screen Displaying Model & Version......................................3-38
Figure 3-11: Output-Enabled Warning Screen ...........................................................3-38
Figure 3-12: Abort Status Screen...............................................................................3-39
Figure 3-13: HOME Screen Menu 1...........................................................................3-39
Figure 3-14: HOME Screen Menu 2.........................................................................3-39

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Figure 3-15: HOME Screen Menu 3...........................................................................3-39
Figure 3-16: Dashboard Screen –Channel 1.............................................................3-41
Figure 3-17: Dashboard Screen –Channel 2.............................................................3-41
Figure 3-18: Dashboard Screen –Channel 3............................................................3-41
Figure 3-19: Output Voltage as EXT Reference Mode for Channel 1.........................3-42
Figure 3-20: Output Current as EXT Reference Mode for Channel 2.........................3-42
Figure 3-21: Output Voltage and current as EXT Reference Mode for Channel 3 ......3-42
Figure 3-22: Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment............................3-43
Figure 3-23: Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad.............................................................3-43
Figure 3-24: Default Screen.......................................................................................3-44
Figure 3-25: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu......................................3-44
Figure 3-26: Output Settings Screen –Channel 1......................................................3-45
Figure 3-27: Output Settings Screen –Channel 2......................................................3-45
Figure 3-28: Output Settings Screen –Channel 3......................................................3-45
Figure 3-29: Output State Screen –Channel 1 ..........................................................3-46
Figure 3-30: Output State Screen –Channel 2 ..........................................................3-46
Figure 3-31: Output State Screen –Channel 3 ..........................................................3-46
Figure 3-32: Regulation Mode Screen –Channel 1 ...................................................3-47
Figure 3-33: Regulation Mode Screen –Channel 2 ...................................................3-47
Figure 3-34: Regulation Mode Screen –Channel 3 ...................................................3-47
Figure 3-35: Output Sense Screen.............................................................................3-48
Figure 3-36: Measurements Screen Top Level Menu.................................................3-49
Figure 3-37: Configuration Menu screen 1................................................................3-49
Figure 3-38: Configuration Menu screen 1 without Analog interface feature ..............3-49
Figure 3-39: Configuration Menu screen 2.................................................................3-50
Figure 3-40: Measurement Settings Screen...............................................................3-50
Figure 3-41: Remote Inhibit Screen channel 1...........................................................3-51
Figure 3-42: Remote Inhibit Screen channel 2...........................................................3-51
Figure 3-43: Remote Inhibit Screen channel 2...........................................................3-51
Figure 3-44: User V/I Limit Screen –Channel 1.........................................................3-52
Figure 3-45: User V/I Limit Screen –Channel 2.........................................................3-52
Figure 3-46: User V/I Limit Screen –Channel 3.........................................................3-53
Figure 3-47: Current Reference Mode channel 1.......................................................3-53
Figure 3-48: Current Reference Mode channel 2.......................................................3-53
Figure 3-49: Current Reference Mode channel 3.......................................................3-54
Figure 3-50: Voltage Ref Mode channel 1..................................................................3-54
Figure 3-51: Voltage Ref Mode channel 2..................................................................3-54
Figure 3-52: Voltage Ref Mode channel 3..................................................................3-55
Figure 3-53: Output On-Off Delay enable screen.......................................................3-55
Figure 3-54: PONS Menu Screen–1 ..........................................................................3-56
Figure 3-55: PONS Menu Screen–2 ..........................................................................3-56
Figure 3-56: PONS Menu Screen-1 without Analog Interface feature ........................3-56

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Figure 3-57: PONS Menu Screen-2 without Analog Interface feature ........................3-56
Figure 3-58: PONS - Output Settings Screen.............................................................3-57
Figure 3-59: PONS - Output State Screen.................................................................3-58
Figure 3-60: PONS - Regulation Mode Screen ..........................................................3-58
Figure 3-61: PONS - User V/I Limits Screen –Channel 1..........................................3-59
Figure 3-62: PONS - User V/I Limits Screen –Channel 2..........................................3-59
Figure 3-63: PONS - User V/I Limits Screen –Channel 3..........................................3-59
Figure 3-64: PONS –Voltage Ref Mode channel –1.................................................3-60
Figure 3-65: PONS –Current Ref Mode Channel –1 ................................................3-60
Figure 3-66: PONS - Analog Screen..........................................................................3-61
Figure 3-67: PONS - Reference Source Settings Screen channel-1 .........................3-61
Figure 3-68: PONS - Reference Source Settings Screen channel-2 ..........................3-61
Figure 3-69: PONS - Reference Source Settings Screen channel-3 ..........................3-61
Figure 3-70: PONS –Configure Reference Source channel - 1.................................3-62
Figure 3-71: PONS –Configure Full Scale Value Channel-1 .....................................3-62
Figure 3-72: PONS –Configure Full Scale Value Channel-2 .....................................3-63
Figure 3-73: PONS –Configure Full Scale Value Channel-3 .....................................3-63
Figure 3-74: PONS - Measurement Settings Screen..................................................3-64
Figure 3-75: PONS –Remote Inhibit channel 1 .........................................................3-64
Figure 3-76: PONS –Remote Inhibit channel 2 .........................................................3-64
Figure 3-77: PONS –Remote Inhibit channel 3 .........................................................3-65
Figure 3-78: Ramp Menu Screen...............................................................................3-65
Figure 3-79: Voltage Ramp Screen............................................................................3-66
Figure 3-80: Ramp-Screen (Initialization)...................................................................3-66
Figure 3-81: Voltage Ramp-Screen (SW Trigger) ......................................................3-67
Figure 3-82: Voltage Ramp-Screen (HW Trigger) ......................................................3-67
Figure 3-83: Voltage Ramp-Screen (Abort)................................................................3-67
Figure 3-84: Current Ramp Screen............................................................................3-69
Figure 3-85: Ramp-Screen (Initialization)...................................................................3-69
Figure 3-86-: Current Ramp-Screen (SW Trigger) .....................................................3-70
Figure 3-87: Current Ramp-Screen (HW Trigger) ......................................................3-70
Figure 3-88: Current Ramp-Screen (Abort)................................................................3-71
Figure 3-89: Output ON/OFF delay Menu screen.......................................................3-72
Figure 3-90: Output On/Off Settings screen...............................................................3-72
Figure 3-91: Configure Output Condition screen........................................................3-73
Figure 3-92: Configure Reference Channel screen....................................................3-73
Figure 3-93: Warning screen 1...................................................................................3-73
Figure 3-94: Warning screen 2...................................................................................3-74
Figure 3-95: Output ON Delay graph .........................................................................3-75
Figure 3-96: Delay settings screen.............................................................................3-75
Figure 3-97: Control Interface Menu Screen ..............................................................3-76
Figure 3-98: Control Interface Menu Screen with GPIB disabled................................3-77

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Figure 3-99: Control Interface Menu Screen with Analog disabled.............................3-77
Figure 3-100: RS232 Home Screen...........................................................................3-77
Figure 3-101: RS232 Setting Screen .........................................................................3-78
Figure 3-102: RS232 Configure Screen.....................................................................3-78
Figure 3-103: LAN Menu Screen................................................................................3-78
Figure 3-104: LAN Screen (Settings).........................................................................3-79
Figure 3-105: LAN Screen DHCP disabled (Configure)..............................................3-79
Figure 3-106:LAN Screen DHCP enabled (Configure)...............................................3-79
Figure 3-107: LAN Screen (DHCP)............................................................................3-79
Figure 3-108: LAN Screen (Auto IP) ..........................................................................3-80
Figure 3-109: LAN Screen (Host Name) ....................................................................3-80
Figure 3-110: LAN Screen (Port)................................................................................3-80
Figure 3-111: LAN Screen (IP Address).....................................................................3-80
Figure 3-112: LAN Screen (Subnet Mask) .................................................................3-81
Figure 3-113: LAN Screen (Gateway Address)..........................................................3-81
Figure 3-114: LAN Screen (Restore Default)..............................................................3-81
Figure 3-115: LAN Screen (Apply).............................................................................3-82
Figure 3-116: Analog Screen.....................................................................................3-82
Figure 3-117: Reference Source Settings -Channel 1................................................3-82
Figure 3-118: Reference Source Settings –Channel 2..............................................3-83
Figure 3-119: Reference Source Settings –Channel 3..............................................3-83
Figure 3-120: Configure Reference Source–Channel 1.............................................3-83
Figure 3-121: Configure Reference Source –Channel 2............................................3-84
Figure 3-122: Configure Reference Source –Channel 3............................................3-84
Figure 3-123: Configure Full Scale Value screen channel-1.......................................3-85
Figure 3-124: Configure Full Scale Value screen channel-1.......................................3-85
Figure 3-125: Configure Full Scale Value screen channel-2.......................................3-85
Figure 3-126: Configure Full Scale Value screen channel-3.......................................3-85
Figure 3-127: USB Screen.........................................................................................3-86
Figure 3-128: GPIB address setting Screen...............................................................3-86
Figure 3-129: System Settings Menu Screen.............................................................3-87
Figure 3-130: System Settings Screen (channel 1 Status).........................................3-87
Figure 3-131: System Settings Screen (channel 2 Status).........................................3-87
Figure 3-132: System Settings Screen (channel 3 Status).........................................3-87
Figure 3-133: System Settings Screen (Version) .......................................................3-88
Figure 3-134: System Settings Screen (Hardware Limits)..........................................3-88
Figure 3-135: System Settings Screen (LCD Settings)...............................................3-88
Figure 3-136: System Settings Screen (LCD Settings) Brightness.............................3-89
Figure 3-137: System Settings Screen (LCD Settings) Calibration.............................3-89
Figure 3-138: System Settings Screen (Default Screen Enabled)..............................3-89
Figure 3-139: System Settings Screen (Factory Default) ...........................................3-90
Figure 3-140: Fault Screen ........................................................................................3-90

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Figure 3-141: Clear Fault Screen...............................................................................3-90
Figure 3-142: Local/Remote Screen ..........................................................................3-92
Figure 3-143: Constant-Power Example ....................................................................3-95
Figure 4-1: External User Interface Connector.............................................................4-1
Figure 4-2: Output On/Off Control by Contact Closure channel 1.................................4-6
Figure 4-3: Output On/Off Control by Contact Closure channel 2.................................4-6
Figure 4-4: Output On/Off Control by Contact Closure channel 3.................................4-6
Figure 4-5: Remote Inhibit Mode..................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-6: Remote Inhibit Clear Fault Screen.............................................................4-7
Figure 4-7: Remote Output On/Off Using DC Source Channel 1..................................4-8
Figure 4-8: Remote Output On/Off Using DC Source Channel 2..................................4-8
Figure 4-9: Remote Output On/Off Using DC Source Channel 3..................................4-8
Figure 4-10: Trigger Input for channel 1.....................................................................4-10
Figure 4-11: Trigger Input for channel 2.....................................................................4-10
Figure 4-12: Trigger Input for channel 3.....................................................................4-10
Figure 4-13: Fault Status Channel 1 ..........................................................................4-11
Figure 4-14: Fault Status Channel 2 ..........................................................................4-11
Figure 4-15: Fault status Channel 3...........................................................................4-12
Figure 4-16: Regulation mode status channel 1.........................................................4-12
Figure 4-17: Regulation mode status channel 2.........................................................4-13
Figure 4-18: Regulation mode status channel 3.........................................................4-13
Figure 4-19: Output ON/OFF Status channel 1..........................................................4-13
Figure 4-20: Output ON/OFF Status channel 2..........................................................4-14
Figure 4-21: Output ON/OFF Status channel 3..........................................................4-14
Figure 5-1: Analog Control connector ..........................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2: Current Reference Mode ...........................................................................5-4
Figure 5-3: Configure Ref Source ................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-4: Configure Full Scale Value.........................................................................5-5
Figure 5-5: Output Measurement screen......................................................................5-5
Figure 5-6: Remote Current Programming Using Resistance.......................................5-6
Figure 5-7: Remote Current Programming Using Voltage Source................................5-7
Figure 5-8: Voltage Reference Mode...........................................................................5-8
Figure 5-9: Remote Voltage Programming Using Resistance ......................................5-9
Figure 5-10: Remote Voltage Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source........................5-10

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OVERVIEW
1.1 General Description
The Sorensen Asterion DC multioutput ASA Series of DC power supplies is a three-
channel output supply in 1U Full rack size. Channel output voltage/ current ratings are
selectable when ordering the power supply. Asterion DC multioutput ASA Series
combines intelligence and flexibility to create an advanced platform of DC solutions.
Figure 1-1: Asterion DC Series Power Supply, 1U Models
The ASA Series power supply is a 3-output channel supply of 600W/Channel in 1U
Full rack size. ASA Series is offered with Extended Wide Range Voltage and Current
Models. The Extended Wide Range channels provides expanded current and voltage
range at the full output power level, enabling the ability to satisfy a wider testing need
without requiring the purchase of additional models.
The Asterion DC Multioutput ASA Series is Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled
and can be operated from the intuitive, easy-to-use front panel touchscreen or the
Ethernet LXI, USB, and RS232 standard control interfaces, as well as through the
optional GPIB control interface.
The power supply can also be operated using Multioutput DC Virtual Panels. Virtual
Panels allow remote control of the Asterion DC power supply as well as programming
communication and monitoring of the instrument. You can perform all operations via

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the remote Virtual Panels control as you could working directly with the unit’s front
panel.
This source also comes with the Optional Isolated Analog Programming Inputs and
Monitor Outputs for output voltage and current. The independent analog inputs are
available for each output channel, and they are isolated from channel power outputs.
This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high
performance, programmable DC power. Its sleek design packs maximum power
density into a low-profile form factor; with an intuitive touch screen interface placing
that power at your fingertips. Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make
Asterion the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities
set the standard for affordable, precision power supplies.
The touchscreen function group icons include a Dashboard, Output Programming
Parameters, Measurements, Ramp, Configuration, Control Interfaces, and System
Settings. Function selection and parameter entry can be achieved either by direct
selection from the touchscreen or by using the encoder selector button. The control
resolution is adjusted by a dynamic rate change algorithm that combines the benefits
of precise control over small parameter changes with quick sweeps through the entire
range.
The Asterion DC Multioutput ASA Series is designed for testing today’s complex
electronics, including telecommunications and commercial electronics requiring low
profile, light weight power supplies with high power density. Other applications
include:
•ATE applications
•Military and aerospace electronics test
•DC power simulation
•Commercial manufacturing and process control
•Research and development
•Automotive component and battery testing
See Figure 1-2 for decoding the Asterion DC Multioutput Series Model Number.