APS CFS108 User manual

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CFS100 Series – Rev 1.3 P/N 160951-10
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Table of Contents
1Contact Information ...................................................................................................................9
2Front Matter.............................................................................................................................10
2.1 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 10
2.3 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Safety Notices ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3Product Overview.....................................................................................................................14
3.1 General Description............................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Model CFS108................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Model CFS116................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3 Model CFS140................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Voltage Programming ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Minimum Voltage............................................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.2 Voltage Range AUTO mode ............................................................................................................................. 17
3.5 Current Protection Modes.................................................................................................................... 18
3.6 Voltage & Current Output Profiles ....................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1 CFS108 AC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 CFS108 DC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.3 CFS116 AC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.4 CFS116 DC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 23
3.6.5 CFS140 AC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 24
3.6.6 CFS140 DC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 25
4Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................26
4.1 AC Output .............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 DC Output .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 Power Connections ............................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Metering – AC Mode............................................................................................................................. 28
4.5 Metering – DC Mode............................................................................................................................. 29
4.6 Protection Modes.................................................................................................................................. 29
4.7 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 30
4.7.1 AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS108 .............................................................................. 30
4.7.2 AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS116 .............................................................................. 31
4.7.3 AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS140 .............................................................................. 31
4.8 System Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 32
4.9 Test Mode Parameters.......................................................................................................................... 32
4.10 Interface and I/O ................................................................................................................................... 33
4.11 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 33
4.12 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................... 33
4.13 Safety & Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 33
5Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................................34
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2 Proper Lifting and Handling Guidelines................................................................................................ 34
5.2.1 Unpacking CFS108 and CFS116 Models .......................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2 Unpacking CFS140 Models............................................................................................................................... 36

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5.3 Ship Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 38
5.3.1 CFS108 Ship Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................. 38
5.3.2 CFS116 Ship Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................. 39
5.3.3 CFS140 Ship Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................. 40
5.4 AC Input Connections............................................................................................................................ 41
5.5 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 41
5.6 Check Line Voltage ................................................................................................................................ 42
5.6.1 US Line Cord Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 42
5.6.2 European Line Cord Requirements.................................................................................................................. 42
5.6.3 CFS108 Models ................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.6.4 CFS116 & CFS140 Models ................................................................................................................................ 43
5.6.5 CFS140 AC Input Fuses & Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................ 44
5.7 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.8 Powering Up .......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.9 In Case of Malfunction .......................................................................................................................... 45
5.10 Output Terminals .................................................................................................................................. 46
5.10.1 Model CFS108 Output Terminal Location....................................................................................................... 46
5.10.2 Model CFS116 Output Terminal Location....................................................................................................... 46
5.10.3 Model CFS140 Output Terminal Location....................................................................................................... 47
5.10.4 Recommended Output Wire Size.................................................................................................................... 48
5.10.5 Connecting a UUT............................................................................................................................................. 48
5.11 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors.................................................................................................... 49
5.11.1 CFS108 Rear Panel Overview........................................................................................................................... 49
5.11.2 CFS116 Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................................................................... 50
5.11.3 CFS140 Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................................................................... 51
5.11.1 REMOTE OUTPUT Connecter........................................................................................................................... 52
5.12 Remote Control Programming Interfaces............................................................................................ 53
5.12.1 RS232 Serial Interface....................................................................................................................................... 53
5.12.2 USB Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.12.3 LAN Interface (Option) ..................................................................................................................................... 54
5.12.4 GPIB Interface (Special Order) ......................................................................................................................... 54
5.12.5 Control Commands........................................................................................................................................... 55
5.12.6 Sending Commands over RS232 / USB or LAN ............................................................................................... 56
5.12.7 Receiving Commands over RS232 / USB or LAN............................................................................................. 56
6Front Panel Operation ..............................................................................................................57
6.1 Powering On .......................................................................................................................................... 57
6.2 Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................ 57
6.3 LED Status Indications ........................................................................................................................... 59
6.4 Shuttle Knob .......................................................................................................................................... 59
6.5 Setup Screen Readouts......................................................................................................................... 60
6.6 Main Menu Soft Keys............................................................................................................................ 61
6.7 Lower Level Menu Soft Keys................................................................................................................. 62
6.8 Password Protection ............................................................................................................................. 63
6.8.1 Password Assignment or Change .................................................................................................................... 63
6.8.2 Forgotten Password ......................................................................................................................................... 63
6.9 Operating Mode – Selecting ................................................................................................................. 64
6.9.1 Available Operating Modes.............................................................................................................................. 64
6.9.2 On Screen Operating Mode Indication............................................................................................................ 64
6.10 PROGRAM Mode Operation................................................................................................................. 66
6.10.1 PROGRAM Mode System Settings................................................................................................................... 66
6.10.2 Auto Run Mode Selections............................................................................................................................... 67

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6.10.3 Single Step Modes ............................................................................................................................................ 67
6.10.4 Alarm Settings................................................................................................................................................... 68
6.10.5 LCD Contrast ..................................................................................................................................................... 68
6.10.6 Power-Up Settings............................................................................................................................................ 69
6.10.7 Loop Cycle Settings........................................................................................................................................... 70
6.10.8 Results Display Mode Settings......................................................................................................................... 70
6.10.9 Over Current Fold Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 71
6.10.10 Keyboard Lock Mode Settings ......................................................................................................................... 71
6.10.11 Memory Lock Mode Settings........................................................................................................................... 72
6.11 PROGRAM MODE - Using Memories and Steps.................................................................................. 73
6.11.1 Selecting a Memory Location .......................................................................................................................... 73
6.11.2 Assigning a Name to a Memory Location ....................................................................................................... 74
6.11.3 Selecting a Program Step ................................................................................................................................. 75
6.11.4 Program Step Parameters Available................................................................................................................ 76
6.11.5 Editing Step Parameters................................................................................................................................... 78
6.12 PROGRAM Mode - Step Parameter Details ......................................................................................... 79
6.12.1 Phase Angles ..................................................................................................................................................... 79
6.12.2 Memory Cycles ................................................................................................................................................. 80
6.12.3 Voltage Programming ...................................................................................................................................... 80
6.12.4 Frequency Programming.................................................................................................................................. 81
6.12.5 Measurement Limits Programming ................................................................................................................ 82
6.12.6 Time Duration Programming ........................................................................................................................... 83
6.12.7 Surge/Drop Programming................................................................................................................................ 84
6.12.8 User Prompt Programming.............................................................................................................................. 87
6.12.9 Step Cycle Programming .................................................................................................................................. 88
6.12.10 Connect Mode Programming .......................................................................................................................... 88
6.12.11 Reviewing Test Results ..................................................................................................................................... 89
6.13 PROGRAM Mode Execution ................................................................................................................. 90
6.13.1 Initiating a Test.................................................................................................................................................. 90
6.13.2 Monitoring Test Execution............................................................................................................................... 90
6.13.3 Cycle Display Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 91
6.13.4 Operator Interruption and Voltage Adjust...................................................................................................... 91
6.13.5 Triggering a Voltage Surge/Sag........................................................................................................................ 92
6.13.6 End of Test Status ............................................................................................................................................. 93
6.14 MANUAL (AC) Mode Operation ........................................................................................................... 94
6.14.1 Available Parameters in MANUAL Mode........................................................................................................ 94
6.14.2 Programming MANUAL mode parameters .................................................................................................... 94
6.15 MANUAL (AC) Mode Execution ............................................................................................................ 95
6.16 DC Mode Operation.............................................................................................................................. 97
6.16.1 Available Parameters in DC Mode................................................................................................................... 97
6.16.2 Programming DC mode parameters ............................................................................................................... 97
6.17 DC Mode Execution............................................................................................................................... 98
7Remote Control Programming..................................................................................................99
7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 99
7.2 Command Syntax .................................................................................................................................. 99
7.2.1 Command Terminators.................................................................................................................................... 99
7.2.2 Numeric Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 99
7.2.3 Parameter Unit Options ................................................................................................................................... 99
7.3 Syntax Notation Convention............................................................................................................... 100
7.4 Test Control Command and Query Syntax ........................................................................................ 101
7.5 Parameter Setup Command and Query Syntax ................................................................................ 104
7.6 System Command and Query Syntax................................................................................................. 106

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7.7 IEEE488.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................... 108
7.7.1 Command Commands Summary Table ........................................................................................................ 108
7.7.2 *IDN?...............................................................................................................................................................109
7.7.3 *RST.................................................................................................................................................................109
7.7.4 *TST? ............................................................................................................................................................... 109
7.7.5 *CLS .................................................................................................................................................................109
7.7.6 *OPC / *OPC? ................................................................................................................................................. 109
7.7.7 *WAI................................................................................................................................................................109
7.7.8 *ESR?...............................................................................................................................................................110
7.7.9 *ESE <value> / *ESE?...................................................................................................................................... 110
7.7.10 *STB?...............................................................................................................................................................110
7.7.11 *SRE <value> / *SRE? ..................................................................................................................................... 110
7.7.12 *PSC {1|0} / *PSC?.......................................................................................................................................... 110
8USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................111
8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 111
8.2 USB Driver Installation ........................................................................................................................ 111
9LAN Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................116
9.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 116
9.2 Collect Network Information.............................................................................................................. 116
9.3 Saving LAN Settings ............................................................................................................................. 116
9.4 LAN Option Setup Menu..................................................................................................................... 118
9.4.1 IP Setup Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 118
9.4.2 Manual IP Address Setting ............................................................................................................................. 119
9.4.3 Gateway Address Setting ...............................................................................................................................119
9.4.4 Subnet Mask Setting....................................................................................................................................... 120
9.4.5 Device Name Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 120
9.4.6 MAC Address .................................................................................................................................................. 121
9.5 Establishing LAN connection using NI MAX Explorer ........................................................................ 122
9.6 LAN Interface Specific Commands and Queries ................................................................................ 131
9.6.1 Communication Considerations .................................................................................................................... 131
9.6.2 Ethernet Setting Commands Wait Times...................................................................................................... 132
10 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................133
10.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 133
10.2 Hardware Verification Procedure....................................................................................................... 133
10.2.1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards ........................................................................................133
10.2.2 Hardware Verification Procedure Steps........................................................................................................ 133
10.3 Hardware Calibration Procedure........................................................................................................ 135
10.3.1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards ........................................................................................135
10.3.2 Hardware Calibration Procedure................................................................................................................... 135
10.4 Software Calibration Procedure ......................................................................................................... 138
10.4.1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards ........................................................................................138
10.4.2 Software Calibration Procedure .................................................................................................................... 138
10.4.3 Voltage: 150.0V Calibration ...........................................................................................................................139
10.4.4 Voltage: 300.0V Calibration ...........................................................................................................................140
10.4.5 High & Low Current Range Calibration.......................................................................................................... 140
10.4.6 High & Low Power Range Calibration............................................................................................................ 141
10.4.7 Peak Current Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 142
10.4.8 Exiting Calibration Mode................................................................................................................................142
11 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................143
Index .............................................................................................................................................134

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Table of Tables
Table 3-1: Available Voltage Ranges by Output Mode.........................................................................................17
Table 5-1: CFS108 Included Accessories Ship Kit..................................................................................................38
Table 5-2: CFS116Included Accessories Ship Kit...................................................................................................39
Table 5-3: CFS140 Included Accessories Ship Kit..................................................................................................40
Table 5-4: AC Input Voltage Identification Location CFS116 ................................................................................43
Table 5-5: Recommend Output Wire Sizes by model...........................................................................................48
Table 5-6: CFS108 Rear Panel Callouts .................................................................................................................50
Table 5-7: CFS116 Rear Panel Callouts .................................................................................................................50
Table 5-8: CFS140 Rear Panel Callouts .................................................................................................................51
Table 5-9: REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTOR Pins ...................................................................................................52
Table 5-10: RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments ..............................................................................................................53
Table 5-11: Serial Cable to PC COM port..............................................................................................................53
Table 5-12: IEEE-488 Connector Pin Assignments................................................................................................55
Table 6-1: Front Panel Status LED Indications ......................................................................................................59
Table 6-2: Setup (Set) Screen Display Fields Description .....................................................................................60
Table 6-3: Available Top Level Menus ..................................................................................................................61
Table 6-4: Available Soft Key Labels .....................................................................................................................62
Table 6-5: PROGRAM Mode Step Parameters Available ......................................................................................78
Table 6-6: Programmable Step Time Parameters.................................................................................................83
Table 6-7: Programmed Voltage Drop Example Settings .....................................................................................85
Table 7-1: Test Control Command and Query Summary....................................................................................101
Table 7-2: Parameter Setup Command and Query Summary ............................................................................106
Table 7-3: IEEE488.2 Common Commands Supported.......................................................................................109
Table 9-1: LAN Option Interface specific Commands.........................................................................................131
Table 9-2: LAN Option Interface Command Wait Times ....................................................................................132

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Table of Figures
Figure 3-1:CFS108-AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range ......................................................................................................20
Figure 3-2: CFS108-AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range .....................................................................................................20
Figure 3-3:CFS108-DC-VI_Curve-200V_Range......................................................................................................21
Figure 3-4: CFS108-DC-VI_Curve-400V_Range.....................................................................................................21
Figure 3-5:CFS116-AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range......................................................................................................22
Figure 3-6: CFS116-AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range .....................................................................................................22
Figure 3-7:CFS116-DC-VI_Curve-200V_Range......................................................................................................23
Figure 3-8: CFS116-DC-VI_Curve-400V_Range.....................................................................................................23
Figure 3-9:CFS140-AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range......................................................................................................24
Figure 3-10: CFS140-AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range ...................................................................................................24
Figure 3-11:CFS140-DC-VI_Curve-200V_Range....................................................................................................25
Figure 3-12: CFS140-DC-VI_Curve-400V_Range...................................................................................................25
Figure 4-1: AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS108 ..................................................................30
Figure 4-2: AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS116 ..................................................................31
Figure 4-3: AC Input Current vs AC Output Current – Model CFS140 ..................................................................31
Figure 4-1: Model 5L18-36 VI Curve .....................................................................................................................34
Figure 5-2: Lifting Do's and Don'ts Chart..............................................................................................................35
Figure 5-3: CFS108 Ship Kit Content .....................................................................................................................38
Figure 5-4: CFS116 Ship Kit Content .....................................................................................................................39
Figure 5-5: CFS140 Ship Kit Content .....................................................................................................................40
Figure 5-6: AC Input Voltage Selector Switch Location CFS108............................................................................43
Figure 5-7: CFS140 AC Input Circuit Breaker Location..........................................................................................44
Figure 5-8: CFS108 Output Terminals...................................................................................................................46
Figure 5-9: CFS116 Output Terminals...................................................................................................................46
Figure 5-10: CFS140 Output Terminals.................................................................................................................47
Figure 5-11: CFS108 Rear Panel Callouts..............................................................................................................49
Figure 5-12: CFS116 Rear Panel Callouts ..............................................................................................................50
Figure 5-13: CFS140 Rear Panel Callouts..............................................................................................................51
Figure 5-14: RS232 Connector ..............................................................................................................................53
Figure 5-15: LAN Option Connectors....................................................................................................................54
Figure 5-16: Effect of Current Slew Rate Settings on Power Supply Testing........................................................54
Figure 6-1: CFS100 Series Front Panel Displays and Controls ..............................................................................57
Figure 6-2: PROGRAM MODE LCD indicator.........................................................................................................64
Figure 6-3: MANUAL MODE LCD indicator ...........................................................................................................65
Figure 6-4: DC MODE LCD Indicator .....................................................................................................................65
Figure 6-5: Step Time Parameters Relationship ...................................................................................................83
Figure 6-6: Programmed Voltage Drop Example Waveform ................................................................................86
Figure 9-1: Network Information Required for LAN Setup.................................................................................116
Figure 10-1: DC Offset Measurement.................................................................................................................134
Figure 10-2: DC Offset Measurement.................................................................................................................136

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1 Contact Information
AMERICA/CANADA
Adaptive Power Systems
Irvine, USA
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]
EUROPE
Caltest Instruments Ltd.
Guildford, United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]
CHINA
PPST Shanghai Co. Ltd.
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Web: http://www.adaptivepower.com

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2 Front Matter
2.1 Limited Warranty
Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) warrants each unit to be free from defects in material
and workmanship. For the period of one (1) years from the date of shipment to the
purchaser, APS will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any unit returned to the
APS factory in Irvine, California or one of its designated service facilities. It does not cover
damage arising from misuse of the unit or attempted field modifications or repairs. This
warranty specifically excludes damage to other equipment connected to this unit.
Upon notice from the purchaser within (30) days of shipment of units found to be defective
in material or workmanship, APS will pay all shipping charges for the repair or replacement.
If notice is received more than thirty (30) days from shipment, all shipping charges shall be
paid by the purchaser. Units returned on debit memos will not be accepted and will be
returned without repair.
This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty
APS warrants repair work to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the
period of ninety (90) days from the invoice date. This Service and Spare Parts Limited
Warranty applies to replacement parts or to subassemblies only. All shipping and packaging
charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer. APS will not accept debit memos for
returned power sources or for subassemblies. Debit memos will cause return of power
sources or assemblies without repair.
This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
2.3 Safety Information
This chapter contains important information you should read BEFORE attempting to install
and power-up APS Equipment. The information in this chapter is provided for use by
experienced operators. Experienced operators understand the necessity of becoming
familiar with, and then observing, life-critical safety and installation issues. Topics in this
chapter include:
• Safety Notices
• Warnings
• Cautions
• Preparation for Installation
• Installation Instructions
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the SAFETY SYMBOLS shown on the next page. These
symbols are used throughout this manual and relate to important safety information and
issues affecting the end user or operator.