Ametek Sorensen XG User manual

PROGRAMMABLE POWER
M370430-01 Rev B www.programmablepower.com
XG and XTR Family
Programmable DC Power Supply
Operating Manual
(firmware v 2.0 and higher)
670 Watts –1700 Watts
Half Rack
Full Rack
6 V to 600 V Models:
6-110
6-220
6-220
8-100
8-187.5
8-200
12-70
12.5-120
12-140
20-42
20-76
20-84
33-25
30-50
33-50
40-21
40-38
40-42
60-14
60-25
60-28
80-10.5
80-19
80-21
100-8.5
100-15
100-17
150-5.6
150-10
150-11.2
300-2.8
300-5
300-5.6
600-1.4
600-2.6
600-2.8

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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 $2.5 billion. The Company has over 11,000
colleagues working at more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 80 sales and
service centers in the United States and around the world.
Trademarks
AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc. Sorensen is a trademark owned by
AMETEK, Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property
of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
Notice of Copyright
XG and XTR Family Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual (firmware v 2.0 and
higher) © 2008-2013 AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Date and Revision
September 2013 Revision B
Part Number
M370430-01
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
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Web: www.programmablepower.com

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Product Family: XG and XTR Family Programmable DC 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.programmablepower.com, byclicking 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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About This Manual (firmware v2.0 and higher)
Purpose
The Operating Manual provides installation and operating information for
the XG and XTR Family Programmable DC Power Supply.
Scope
The Manual provides safety information, features and specifications,
installation procedures, functional test procedures, and operating
procedures for both local (front panel) operation and remote operation.
The Manual also provides information on the GPIB interface option and LXI
compliant Ethernet (ENET) interface for models with the MEB and MEA
options.
Audience
The Manual is intended for the user who is familiar with electronic power
supplies, Constant Voltage, Constant Current, and/or Constant Power
operating modes, and the control of output power. The user should be
familiar with practicing safe techniques while making supply or pin
connections.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
WARNING
Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
CAUTION
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit
or other equipment.
Important: Important notes provide information that is important for you to
know. They are not as serious as Warnings or Cautions.

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Related Information
More information about AMETEK Programmable as well as its products and
services, is available at www.programmablepower.com.
Acronyms
Acronym
Definition
APG
Analog Programming
AUX
Auxiliary
ENET
Ethernet
FGA
Finished Goods Assembly
ISOL
Isolated Analog Programming
OCP
Over Current Protection
OTP
Over Temperature Protection
OVP
Over Voltage Protection
PSU
Power Supply Unit
TVS
Transient Voltage Suppressor
UVP
Under Voltage Protection
Font Conventions
This Manual uses the following typographical conventions:

For display and readback information on the
output voltage and current displays.
Command body text
Represents SCPI commands.

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: High energy and high voltage
Exercise caution when using a power supply. High energy levels can be stored
at the output voltage terminals on a power supply in normal operation. In
addition, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circuit and on the output
and sense connectors of a power supply with a rated output greater than 40 V.
Filter capacitors store potentially dangerous energy for some time after power is
removed.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Operate the power supply in an environment free of flammable gases or fumes.
To ensure that the power supply's safety features are not compromised, use the
power supply as specified in this Manual and do not substitute parts or make any
unauthorized modifications. If service is necessary, please return the power
supply to the Authorized Service Center. See the Warranty on page ii.
WARNING: Limitations on use
The XG and XTR Family Programmable DC Power Supply is not intended for
use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or
devices.
CAUTION: For use as a battery charger
When you are using a power supply for battery charging applications, it is
essential to provide an appropriately sized fuse or circuit breaker in series
between the power supply output and the battery.
Installation of a protector (fuse or DC circuit breaker), rated for about 115% of
the maximum current rating of the power supply and designed specifically to
interrupt the DC voltage of the battery, will provide adequate current protection.
Where several power supplies are in parallel, it is best to fuse each power supply
rather than use one fuse at the battery.
Power Supply Safety Markings
Alternating Current
On (Supply)
Earth (Ground) Terminal
Off (Supply)
Protective Conductor Terminal
Caution (Check the Manualfor
additional information.)

Safety
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Standard Warnings
WARNING: Keep these instructions
This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and
keep this Operating Manual for future reference.
1. Before installing and using the XG and XTR Family Programmable
DC Power Supply, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
the instrument and all appropriate sections of this Manual.
2. This instrument is for indoor use only. Do not expose the instrument
to moisture. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct
the ventilation openings. Be sure to install the instrument in a
compartment which allows air to reach the ventilation inlets on the
front and rear of the unit to prevent overheating. For more
information, see “Ventilation” on page 2-4.
3. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that the existing
wiring is in good condition and the wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the instrument with damaged or substandard wiring.
4. Do not operate the instrument if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the instrument is
damaged, see the Warranty on page ii.
5. Do not disassemble the instrument. It contains no user-serviceable
parts. See the Warranty on page ii for instructions on obtaining
service. Attempting to service the instrument yourself may result in
a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected.
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect AC power from
the instrument before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or
working on any circuits connected to the instrument. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................1-1
FEATURES AND OPTIONS...................................................................................1-2
XG AND XTR MODELS (FIRMWARE VERSION 2.0 AND HIGHER).............................1-3
FRONT PANEL...................................................................................................1-5
Front Panel Display and Controls...........................................................................1-6
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ON 850WATT MODELS............................................1-7
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ON1500 AND 1700WATT MODELS............................1-9
2 INSTALLATION..............................................................................................2-1
BASIC SETUP PROCEDURE ................................................................................2-2
STEP 1: INSPECTING AND CLEANING...................................................................2-3
Initial Inspection......................................................................................................2-3
Periodic Cleaning....................................................................................................2-3
STEP 2: LOCATION AND MOUNTING ....................................................................2-4
Rack Mounting........................................................................................................2-4
Purchasing Rack Mount Kits...................................................................................2-4
Ventilation...............................................................................................................2-4
STEP 3: CONNECTING AC INPUT POWER............................................................2-5
XG/XTR 850 Watt AC Input Connector ..................................................................2-5
XG/XTR 1500 and 1700 Watt AC Input Connector ................................................2-6
XG/XTR 1500 and 1700 Watt AC Input Wire .........................................................2-6
XG/XTR 1500 and 1700 Watt AC Input Wire Connection......................................2-7
STEP 4: SELECTING LOAD WIRES.......................................................................2-8
Load Wiring.............................................................................................................2-8
Insulation Rating.....................................................................................................2-8
Current Carrying Capacity ......................................................................................2-8
Maximum Load Wiring Length For Operation With Sense Lines ...........................2-9
Noise and Impedance Effects.................................................................................2-9
STEP 5: PERFORMING FUNCTIONAL TESTS .......................................................2-10
Powering the Power Supply On/Off......................................................................2-10
Voltage and Current Mode Operation Checks......................................................2-11
STEP 6: CONNECTING LOADS ..........................................................................2-12
DC Output Connectors .........................................................................................2-12
Inductive Loads and Batteries ..............................................................................2-13
Connecting Single Loads......................................................................................2-14
Connecting Multiple Loads ...................................................................................2-14
STEP 7: CONNECTING REMOTE SENSING..........................................................2-15

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3 LOCAL OPERATION......................................................................................3-1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................3-2
CONFIGURING SETTINGS FROM THE FRONT PANEL .............................................3-2
Using the 9-Position Mode Control.........................................................................3-2
Using the Rotary Adjust/Enter Control....................................................................3-2
Coarse and Fine Adjustment Modes ......................................................................3-3
NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM........................................................................3-5
Setting VOLTS and AMPS Modes..........................................................................3-5
Normal Display Mode and Inactivity Timeout .........................................................3-7
DISPLAY MESSAGES ON THE FRONT PANEL........................................................3-9
STANDARD (LOCAL)OPERATION ......................................................................3-12
Operating Modes ..................................................................................................3-12
Shipped Configuration (Local Operation) .............................................................3-17
ENABLING THE OUTPUT...................................................................................3-17
ENABLING THE AUXILIARY OUTPUT...................................................................3-18
OUTPUT AUTO START MODE (AUTO RESTART).................................................3-18
AUXILIARY AUTO START MODE ........................................................................3-19
CONSTANT POWER MODE ...............................................................................3-19
ALARMS AND ERRORS.....................................................................................3-21
Clearing Alarms ....................................................................................................3-22
Front Panel ALARM LED......................................................................................3-23
Alarm Masking......................................................................................................3-24
Alarm Output Latching..........................................................................................3-25
SETTING FOLDBACK MODE ..............................................................................3-26
Resetting Activated Foldback Protection..............................................................3-27
USING OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION (OVP).....................................................3-28
Defining the OVP Set Point ..................................................................................3-29
USING UNDER VOLTAGE PROTECTION (UVP) ...................................................3-30
Defining the UVP Set Point...................................................................................3-31
OVER CURRENT PROTECTION (OCP)...............................................................3-31
USING OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOCK (OTP)....................................3-32
Defining the OTP Mode ........................................................................................3-32
Resetting in Latch Mode.......................................................................................3-32
USING THE EXTERNAL SHUTDOWN FUNCTION...................................................3-33
Activating the External Shutdown Function..........................................................3-33
Controlling the External Shutdown Function ........................................................3-33
Defining the Polarity of the External Shutdown Signal.........................................3-34
LOOP PROTECTION .........................................................................................3-34
Setting up Loop Protection ...................................................................................3-35
INTERLOCK FUNCTION.....................................................................................3-36