Ametek Sorensen Asterion DC ASM Owner's manual

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Asterion DC
Multioutput Series
Programming Manual

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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.
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 Multioutput Power Supply
Warranty Period: Five Years
WARRANTY TERMS
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the Product stated
above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship
within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may, at its option: repair or replace the
Product; or issue a credit note for the defective Product; or provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the
Product.
The Buyer will, at its expense, return the defective Product or parts thereof to AMETEK in accordance with the
return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or
parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order
Agreement or where the Product or any part thereof:
•is damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as
specified or required by AMETEK;
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authorized by AMETEK;
•is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
•is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
•is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by
AMETEK.
The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty until the Buyer
has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be done in the
country in which it was purchased):
•In the USA, contact the AMETEK Repair Department prior to the return of the product to
AMETEK for repair:
Telephone: [phone], ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (toll free North America)
858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)
•Outside the United States, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center (ASC). A full
listing can be found either through your local distributor or our website,
www.powerandtest.com, by clicking Support and going to the Service Centers tab.
2. When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
•Model number
•Serial number
Description of the problem
NOTE: Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.
NOTE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK, to be in specification is subject to an
evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.

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CONTENTS
1OVERVIEW....................................................... 1-1
Introduction..................................................................................................1-1
RS232 Interface ............................................................................................1-1
USB Interface................................................................................................1-1
Ethernet Interface.........................................................................................1-2
IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface............................................................................1-2
2FEATURES, FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2-4
Introduction..................................................................................................2-4
Features and Programmable Functions .....................................................2-4
Specific Features in Ethernet interface ......................................................2-5
Readback Functions....................................................................................2-5
Specifications...............................................................................................2-5
2.5.1 Programming Resolution................................................................................2-5
2.5.2Programming Accuracy ..................................................................................2-5
2.5.3 Readback Resolution .....................................................................................2-6
2.5.4 Readback Accuracy........................................................................................2-6
Minimum System Requirements .................................................................2-6
2.6.1 PC Connection................................................................................................2-6
2.6.2 Internet or LAN Connection............................................................................2-6
3LOCAL/REMOTE SELECTION .......................... 3-8
Introduction..................................................................................................3-8
Remote mode ...............................................................................................3-8
4RS232 CONFIGURATIONS AND REMOTE
PROGRAMMING ..................................................... 4-10
Rear Panel...................................................................................................4-10
Remote Programming Via RS232..............................................................4-11
4.2.1 RS232 Connector Pinout..............................................................................4-11
4.2.2 RS232 Setup Procedure...............................................................................4-11

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5USB CONFIGURATIONS AND REMOTE
PROGRAMMING ..................................................... 5-17
Rear Panel...................................................................................................5-17
USB Setup Procedure................................................................................5-18
5.2.1 Port Number Identification............................................................................5-18
5.2.2 Communication test using serial interface program .....................................5-19
6ETHERNET CONFIGURATION AND REMOTE
PROGRAMMING ..................................................... 6-22
Introduction................................................................................................6-22
Rear Panel...................................................................................................6-22
Ethernet/LAN Configuration......................................................................6-23
6.3.1 Ethernet Configuration Factory Defaults ......................................................6-23
Ethernet Setup Procedure .........................................................................6-23
6.4.1 Network Setup Using DHCP Server.............................................................6-24
6.4.2 Network Setup Using Auto-IP (Direct Connection between Asterion power
Supply and PC using Cross cable)...............................................................6-26
6.4.3 Network Setup using Static IP......................................................................6-26
6.4.4 Raw Socket Interface ...................................................................................6-28
6.4.5 VXI-11 Protocol.............................................................................................6-28
6.4.6 Web Server...................................................................................................6-29
Ethernet Web Pages, Overview.................................................................6-29
6.5.1 Home ............................................................................................................6-30
6.5.2 IP Configuration............................................................................................6-31
6.5.3 Interactive Control.........................................................................................6-33
6.5.4 LXI Identification...........................................................................................6-34
7IEEE 488.2 GPIB CONFIGURATIONS AND
REMOTE PROGRAMMING...................................... 7-36
Rear Panel...................................................................................................7-36
Remote Programming Via IEEE 488.2 GPIB connector...........................7-37
7.2.1 Address Selection.........................................................................................7-37
7.2.2 Power-On GPIB Service Request (PON SRQ) Selection ............................7-37
7.2.3 Shield Ground...............................................................................................7-37
7.2.4 IEEE 488.2 GPIB Setup Procedure..............................................................7-37

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8REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAMMING
INTERFACES.......................................................... 8-39
Introduction................................................................................................8-39
Remote Analog Programming Connector details ....................................8-39
Remote ANALOG Programming................................................................8-41
8.3.1 REMOTE PROGRAMMING BY RESISTANCE ...........................................8-41
8.3.2 Remote Programming BY VOLTAGE ..........................................................8-43
Remote MONITOR OUTPUTS ....................................................................8-45
9REMOTE EXTERNAL USER CONTROL
INTERFACE............................................................ 9-47
Introduction................................................................................................9-47
Remote External User Control Interface Connector details....................9-47
9.2.1 Fault..............................................................................................................9-52
9.2.2 Trigger-In & Trigger Out ...............................................................................9-54
9.2.3 Remote Output On/Off Control.....................................................................9-54
10 RS232/ETHERNET/ IEEE 488.2 GPIB REGISTER
COMMAND OPERATION ...................................... 10-57
Introduction..............................................................................................10-57
Register Definitions .................................................................................10-57
10.2.1 Protection Condition and Protection Event Status Register.......................10-57
10.2.2 Standard Event Status Register (ESR) ......................................................10-61
10.2.3 SCPI Status Byte........................................................................................10-62
10.2.4 Error/Event Queue......................................................................................10-63
10.2.5 Serial Poll Operation...................................................................................10-64
SCPI Conformance Information ..............................................................10-64
10.3.1 Parameter Definitions.................................................................................10-65
10.3.2 Conventions................................................................................................10-65
10.3.3 Queries .......................................................................................................10-65
IEEE 488.2 Common Command Subsystem...........................................10-66
SOURCE SCPI Command Subsystem ....................................................10-68
10.5.1 SOURCE SCPI Command Summary.........................................................10-68
10.5.2 SOURCE SCPI Command Reference .......................................................10-70
10.5.3 RAMP FUNCTION......................................................................................10-74
MEASURE SCPI Command Subsystem..................................................10-75
10.6.1 MEASURE SCPI Command Summary ......................................................10-75
10.6.2 MEASURE SCPI Command Reference.....................................................10-75

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OUTPUT SCPI Command Subsystem.....................................................10-76
10.7.1 OUTPUT SCPI Command Summary .........................................................10-76
10.7.2 OUTPUT SCPI Command Reference........................................................10-76
SYSTEM SCPI Command Subsystem.....................................................10-78
10.8.1 SYSTEM SCPI Command Summary .........................................................10-78
10.8.2 SYSTEM SCPI Command Reference........................................................10-79
HTRIGGER SCPI Command Subsystem.................................................10-82
10.9.1 HTRIGGER SCPI Command Summary.....................................................10-82
10.9.2 HTRIGGER SCPI Command Reference....................................................10-82
TRIGGER SCPI Command Subsystem ...................................................10-82
10.10.1 TRIGGER SCPI Command Summary........................................................10-82
10.10.2 TRIGGER SCPI Command Reference ......................................................10-82
CALIBRATION SCPI Command Subsystem ...........................................10-84
10.11.1 CALIBRATION SCPI Command Summary................................................10-84
10.11.2 CALIBRATION SCPI Command Reference...............................................10-87
STATUS SCPI Command Subsystem .....................................................10-92
10.12.1 STATUS SCPI Command Summary..........................................................10-92
10.12.2 STATUS SCPI Command Reference.........................................................10-92
Examples of Using the SCPI Commands................................................10-93
10.13.1 VI Mode Example .......................................................................................10-93
10.13.2 OVP Setup Example...................................................................................10-94
10.13.3 Trigger Example .........................................................................................10-95
10.13.4 Ramp I Example.........................................................................................10-95
10.13.5 Ramp V Example 2.....................................................................................10-96
10.13.6 Power On INIT Example.............................................................................10-96
11 OUTPUT ON/OFF DELAY ............................. 11-99
Introduction..............................................................................................11-99
Applications under OUTPUT ON/OFF DELAY........................................11-99
12 SEQUENCING FUNCTION ......................... 12-103
Introduction............................................................................................12-103
Program SCPI Command Subsystem...................................................12-103
12.2.1 Program SCPI Command Summary ....................................................... 12-104
12.2.2 Program SCPI Command Reference...................................................... 12-104
12.2.3 Sequence Creation and Execution Examples......................................... 12-108

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13 CALIBRATION............................................ 13-121
Introduction............................................................................................13-121
Setup for Calibration..............................................................................13-122
Voltage Programming Calibration.........................................................13-123
Voltage Programming Calibration –REMOTE SENSE.........................13-125
Current Programming Calibration.........................................................13-129
Analog Program Adjustment.................................................................13-131
13.6.1 Voltage programming –10V range voltage source calibration ............... 13-131
13.6.2 Voltage programming –5V range voltage source calibration ................. 13-132
13.6.3 Voltage programming –current source 10k ohms range (Resistance
Programming) calibration ........................................................................ 13-134
13.6.4 Voltage programming –current source 5k ohms range (Resistance
Programming) calibration ........................................................................ 13-135
13.6.5 Current programming –10V range voltage source calibration................ 13-136
13.6.6 Current programming –5V range voltage source calibration.................. 13-137
13.6.7 Current programming –10k ohms range current source (Resistance
Programming) calibration ........................................................................ 13-138
13.6.8 Current programming –5k ohms range current source (Resistance
Programming) calibration ........................................................................ 13-139
REMOTE MONITOR OUTPUTS CALIBRATION.....................................13-140
13.7.1 Voltage Monitor Output Calibration ......................................................... 13-140
13.7.2 Current Monitor Output Calibration.......................................................... 13-141
14 SCPI STATUS IMPLEMENTATION ............ 14-143
SCPI Status Byte Implementation.........................................................14-143

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TABLE
Table 4-1: RS-232C Interface Connector Type..........................................................4-11
Table 4-2: RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout........................................................4-11
Table 4-3: Configuration requirements for RS232......................................................4-12
Table 4-4: RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout........................................................4-12
Table 8-1: Remote Analog Programming Connector pin out details...........................8-41
Table 9-1: Remote External User Interface connector pin out details.........................9-51
Table 9-2: List of Faults in Asterion DC Multioutput Series Power Supply..................9-53
Table 10-1: Protection Condition and Event Status Registers..................................10-59
Table 10-2: Standard Event Status Register............................................................10-61
Table 10-3: SCPI Status Byte..................................................................................10-62
Table 10-4: SCPI Error Codes .................................................................................10-64
FIGURE
Figure 3-1: Local/Remote Screen ................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-2: Home Screen.............................................................................................3-8
Figure 4-1: Rear Panel –RS232 Interface.................................................................4-10
Figure 4-2: RS-232C Interface Connector..................................................................4-11
Figure 4-3: RS232 Communications Cable Pinout.....................................................4-12
Figure 4-4: RS232 Screen (Configure).......................................................................4-13
Figure 4-5: Port Setting in Tera Term.........................................................................4-13
Figure 4-6: Baud rate Setting in Tera Term................................................................4-14
Figure 4-7: Terminal option in Tera Term...................................................................4-14
Figure 4-8: Terminal Setup in Tera Term...................................................................4-15
Figure 5-1: Rear Panel –Type-B USB Interface ........................................................5-17
Figure 5-2: Port identification.....................................................................................5-18
Figure 5-3: Port identification in Tera Term................................................................5-19
Figure 5-4: Baud rate selection in Tera Term.............................................................5-19
Figure 5-5: Terminal selection in Tera Term ..............................................................5-20
Figure 5-6: Terminal setup in Tera Term....................................................................5-20
Figure 6-1: Rear Panel - Ethernet Interface ...............................................................6-22
Figure 6-2: LAN Screen (Configure)...........................................................................6-24
Figure 6-3: LAN Screen.............................................................................................6-24
Figure 6-4: LAN Screen (Settings).............................................................................6-25
Figure 6-5: RS232 Screen (Settings).........................................................................6-25
Figure 6-6: LAN configure (Settings)..........................................................................6-27
Figure 6-7: LAN Screen (Configure Static IP).............................................................6-27
Figure 6-8: LAN Screen (Subnet Mask) .....................................................................6-27
Figure 6-9: LAN Screen (Gateway Address)..............................................................6-27
Figure 6-10: Asterion DC Multioutput Series power supply Banner and Tab..............6-29
Figure 6-11: Login Window........................................................................................6-29

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Figure 6-12: Asterion DC Multioutput Series power supply Home Page.....................6-30
Figure 6-13: Asterion DC Multioutput Series power supply Device identify screen.....6-31
Figure 6-14: IP Configuration Page............................................................................6-31
Figure 6-15: Interactive Control Page ........................................................................6-33
Figure 6-16: LXI Identification Page...........................................................................6-34
Figure 7-1: Rear Panel –IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface.................................................7-36
Figure 7-2: GPIB Screen............................................................................................7-37
Figure 8-1: Rear Panel - Analog Programming Connector.........................................8-39
Figure 8-2: Remote Analog Programming Interface Connector Pin-Out.....................8-40
Figure 8-3: Remote Current Programming Using Resistance.....................................8-42
Figure 8-4: Remote Power Programming Using Resistance ......................................8-43
Figure 8-5: Remote Current Programming Using 0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC Source........8-44
Figure 8-6: Remote Voltage Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source..........................8-45
Figure 9-1: Rear Panel –External User Control Interface..........................................9-47
Figure 9-2: External User Control Interface Connector Pin-Out..................................9-48
Figure 9-3: Remote Output ON/OFF by contact closure channel 1 ............................9-55
Figure 9-4: Remote Output ON/OFF by contact closure channel 2 ............................9-55
Figure 9-5: Remote Output ON/OFF by contact closure channel 3 ............................9-55
Figure 10-1: Protection Condition and Protection Event Register.............................10-60
Figure 10-2: Standard Event Status and Standard Event Status Enable Register....10-61
Figure 10-3: SCPI Status Byte and Service Request Enable Register.....................10-63
Figure 12-1: Power Supply Output for Example 1..................................................12-110
Figure 12-2: Power Supply Output for Example 2..................................................12-111
Figure 12-3: Power Supply Output for Example 3..................................................12-112
Figure 12-4: End-of-Sequence Pause for Example 4.............................................12-113
Figure 12-5: Power Supply Output Example 5 .......................................................12-117
Figure 12-6: Power Supply Output Example 6 .......................................................12-118
Figure 12-7: Power Supply Output for Example 7..................................................12-119
Figure 14-1. SCPI Status Implementation Diagram...............................................14-144

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OVERVIEW
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for remote programming control and monitoring for
Asterion DC Multioutput Series 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. The Asterion DC Multioutput Series power supplies 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 Multioutput Series
power supplies operational manual.
RS232 Interface
If you are using the RS232 interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Local/Remote Selection
•4 for RS232 Configurations and Remote Programming
•8 for Remote Analog Programming
•9 External User Control Interface Connectors
•10 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•11 Output ON/OFF Delay
•12 Sequence Function
•13 for Calibration Procedures
•14 for SCPI Status Implementation
USB Interface
If you are using the USB interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Local/Remote Selection
•5 for USB Configurations and Remote Programming

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•8 for Remote Analog Programming
•9 External User Control Interface Connectors
•10 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•11 Output ON/OFF Delay
•12 Sequence Function
•13 for Calibration Procedures
•14 for SCPI Status Implementation
Ethernet Interface
If you are using the Ethernet interface, go to:
•2 for Features, Functions and Specifications
•3 for Local/Remote Selection
•6 for Ethernet Configuration and Remote Programming
•8 for Remote Analog Programming
•9 External User Control Interface Connectors
•10 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•11 Output ON/OFF Delay
•12 Sequence Function
•13 for Calibration Procedures
•14 for SCPI Status Implementation
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 Local/Remote Selection
•7 for IEEE 488.2 GPIB Configuration and Remote Programming
•8 for Remote Analog Programming
•9 External User Control Interface Connectors
•10 for SCPI Commands and Definitions
•11 Output ON/OFF Delay
•12 Sequence Function
•13 for Calibration Procedures
•14 for SCPI Status Implementation

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