Ametek Sorensen Asterion DC ASM Owner's manual

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Asterion DC
Multioutput Series
Programming Manual

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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., 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. From bench top
supplies to rack-mounted industrial power subsystems, AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud
manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California Instruments and Power Ten brand power supplies.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with
annualized sales of $5 billion. The Company has over 15,000 colleagues working at more than 150
manufacturingfacilitiesandmorethan100salesandservicecenters intheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.
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trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are
used herein for identification purposes only.
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Date and Revision
18 Aug 21, Rev C
Part Number
M330517-01
Contact Information
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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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SAFETY SYMBOLS

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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;
•is damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not
authorized by AMETEK;
•is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
•is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
•is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by
AMETEK.
The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty until the Buyer
has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be done in the
country in which it was purchased):
•In the USA, contact the AMETEK Repair Department prior to the return of the product to
AMETEK for repair:
Telephone: [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