APS CFS300 Series User manual

Operation Manual
CFS300 Series – Rev 1.12 P/N 160952-10
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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 CFS330................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Model CFS360................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 14
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 CFS330 AC Mode, Single Phase Output VI Curve............................................................................................ 20
3.6.2 CFS330 AC Mode, Three Phase Output VI Curve............................................................................................ 21
3.6.3 CFS330 DC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.4 CFS360 AC Mode, Single Phase Output VI Curve............................................................................................ 23
3.6.5 CFS360 AC Mode, Three Phase Output VI Curve............................................................................................ 24
3.6.6 CFS360 DC Mode VI Curve ............................................................................................................................... 25
4Technical Specifications............................................................................................................26
4.1 AC Output .............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 DC Output .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 Metering – AC Mode – Single Phase Mode ......................................................................................... 28
4.4 Metering – AC Mode – Three & Two Phase Mode ............................................................................. 29
4.5 Metering – DC Mode............................................................................................................................. 30
4.6 Protection Modes.................................................................................................................................. 30
4.7 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.7.1 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power – Model CFS330 .................................................................................. 32
4.7.2 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power – Model CFS360 .................................................................................. 32
4.8 System Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.9 Test Mode Parameters.......................................................................................................................... 33
4.10 Interface and I/O ................................................................................................................................... 34
4.11 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 34
4.12 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................... 34
4.13 Safety & Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 35
5Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................................36
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 36
5.2 Proper Lifting and Handling Guidelines................................................................................................ 36
5.3 Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 37
5.4 Ship Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4.1 CFS330 Ship Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4.2 CFS360 Ship Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................. 40
5.5 AC Input Connections............................................................................................................................ 41
5.6 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 41

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5.7 Check Line Voltage ................................................................................................................................ 42
5.8 AC Input Connection ............................................................................................................................. 42
5.8.1 CFS330 AC Input Connections.......................................................................................................................... 43
5.8.2 CFS360 AC Input Connections.......................................................................................................................... 44
5.8.3 Available CFS360 AC Input Configurations...................................................................................................... 45
5.8.4 AC Input Shorting Bars for CFS360................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.5 Recommend AC Input Wire Gauges................................................................................................................ 46
5.9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.10 Powering Up .......................................................................................................................................... 47
5.11 In Case of Malfunction .......................................................................................................................... 47
5.12 Output Terminals .................................................................................................................................. 48
5.12.1 Output Terminal Location ................................................................................................................................ 48
5.12.2 Output Load Connection Configurations ........................................................................................................ 49
5.12.3 Recommended Output Wire Size.................................................................................................................... 49
5.12.4 Voltage Sense Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 50
5.12.5 Connecting a UUT............................................................................................................................................. 51
5.13 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors.................................................................................................... 52
5.14 Remote Output Interface...................................................................................................................... 53
5.15 Remote Input and Remote Interlock Interface.................................................................................... 53
5.15.1 Remote Memory Selection .............................................................................................................................. 54
5.15.2 Remote Output Interlock ................................................................................................................................. 54
5.16 Remote Control Programming Interfaces............................................................................................ 55
5.16.1 RS232 Serial Interface....................................................................................................................................... 55
5.16.2 USB Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.16.3 LAN Interface (Option) ..................................................................................................................................... 56
5.16.4 GPIB Interface (Special Order) ......................................................................................................................... 57
5.16.5 Control Commands........................................................................................................................................... 58
5.16.6 Sending Commands over RS232 / USB or LAN ............................................................................................... 58
5.16.7 Receiving Commands over RS232 / USB or LAN............................................................................................. 58
6Front Panel Operation ..............................................................................................................59
6.1 Powering On .......................................................................................................................................... 59
6.2 Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................ 61
6.3 LED Status Indications ........................................................................................................................... 62
6.4 Shuttle Knob .......................................................................................................................................... 62
6.5 Setup Screen Readouts......................................................................................................................... 63
6.6 Main Menu Soft Keys............................................................................................................................ 64
6.7 Lower Level Menu Soft Keys................................................................................................................. 65
6.8 Password Protection ............................................................................................................................. 66
6.8.1 Password Assignment or Change .................................................................................................................... 66
6.8.2 Forgotten Password ......................................................................................................................................... 66
6.9 Operating Mode – Selecting ................................................................................................................. 67
6.9.1 Available Operating Modes.............................................................................................................................. 67
6.9.2 On Screen Operating Mode Indication............................................................................................................ 67
6.10 PROGRAM Mode Operation................................................................................................................. 69
6.10.1 PROGRAM Mode System Settings................................................................................................................... 69
6.10.2 Auto Run Mode Selections............................................................................................................................... 70
6.10.3 Out Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.10.4 Single Step Modes ............................................................................................................................................ 71
6.10.5 Alarm Settings................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.10.6 LCD Contrast ..................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.10.7 Power-Up Settings............................................................................................................................................ 72
6.10.8 Loop Cycle Settings........................................................................................................................................... 73
6.10.9 Results Display Mode Settings ......................................................................................................................... 73

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6.10.10 Over Current Fold Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 74
6.10.11 Keyboard Lock Mode Settings ......................................................................................................................... 74
6.10.12 Memory Lock Mode Settings........................................................................................................................... 75
6.10.13 Voltage Sense Mode Settings .......................................................................................................................... 77
6.10.14 External Trigger Out Settings ........................................................................................................................... 77
6.10.15 Function Settings (Output Phase Mode) ......................................................................................................... 78
6.11 PROGRAM MODE - Using Memories and Steps.................................................................................. 79
6.11.1 Selecting a Memory Location .......................................................................................................................... 79
6.11.2 Assigning a Name to a Memory Location ....................................................................................................... 80
6.11.3 Selecting a Program Step ................................................................................................................................. 81
6.11.4 Program Step Parameters Available................................................................................................................ 82
6.11.5 Editing Step Parameters................................................................................................................................... 85
6.12 PROGRAM Mode - Step Parameter Details ......................................................................................... 86
6.12.1 Phase Angles ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
6.12.2 Memory Cycles ................................................................................................................................................. 87
6.12.3 Voltage Programming ...................................................................................................................................... 87
6.12.4 Frequency Programming.................................................................................................................................. 88
6.12.5 Measurement Limits Programming ................................................................................................................ 89
6.12.6 Time Duration Programming ........................................................................................................................... 90
6.12.7 Transient Programming.................................................................................................................................... 91
6.12.8User Prompt Programming.............................................................................................................................. 94
6.12.9 Step Cycle Programming .................................................................................................................................. 95
6.12.10 Connect Mode Programming .......................................................................................................................... 95
6.12.11 Reviewing Test Results ..................................................................................................................................... 96
6.13 PROGRAM Mode Execution ................................................................................................................. 97
6.13.1 Initiating a Test.................................................................................................................................................. 97
6.13.2 Monitoring Test Execution............................................................................................................................... 97
6.13.3 Cycle Display Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 98
6.13.4 Operator Interruption and Voltage Adjust...................................................................................................... 98
6.13.5 Triggering a Voltage Transient ......................................................................................................................... 99
6.13.6 End of Test Status ........................................................................................................................................... 100
6.14 MANUAL AC Mode Operation............................................................................................................ 101
6.14.1 Available Parameters in MANUAL Mode ...................................................................................................... 101
6.14.2 Programming MANUAL mode parameters .................................................................................................. 101
6.15 MANUAL AC Mode Execution ............................................................................................................ 102
6.16 MANUAL DC Mode Operation............................................................................................................ 104
6.16.1 Available Parameters in DC Mode................................................................................................................. 104
6.16.2 Programming DC mode parameters ............................................................................................................. 104
6.17 MANUAL DC Mode Execution ............................................................................................................ 105
7Remote Control Programming................................................................................................106
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 106
7.2 Command Syntax ................................................................................................................................ 106
7.2.1 Command Terminators.................................................................................................................................. 106
7.2.2 Numeric Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 106
7.2.3 Parameter Unit Options .................................................................................................................................106
7.2.4 Command Delay Recommendation .............................................................................................................. 106
7.3 Syntax Notation Convention............................................................................................................... 107
7.4 Test Control Command and Query Syntax ........................................................................................ 108
7.5 Split Phase Mode Commands............................................................................................................. 111
7.6 Three Phase Mode Commands .......................................................................................................... 113
7.6.1 Voltage Measurement Commands – 3 Phase .............................................................................................. 113
7.6.2 Measurement Commands – 3 Phase ............................................................................................................ 114
7.7 Parameter Setup Command and Query Syntax ................................................................................ 115

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7.8 System Command and Query Syntax................................................................................................. 117
7.9 IEEE488.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................... 118
7.9.1 Command Commands Summary Table ........................................................................................................ 118
7.9.2 *IDN?............................................................................................................................................................... 119
7.9.3 *RST.................................................................................................................................................................119
7.9.4 *TST? ............................................................................................................................................................... 119
7.9.5 *CLS .................................................................................................................................................................119
7.9.6 *OPC / *OPC? ................................................................................................................................................. 119
7.9.7 *WAI................................................................................................................................................................ 119
7.9.8 *ESR? ............................................................................................................................................................... 120
7.9.9 *ESE <value> / *ESE?...................................................................................................................................... 120
7.9.10 *STB? ............................................................................................................................................................... 120
7.9.11 *SRE <value> / *SRE? ..................................................................................................................................... 120
7.9.12 *PSC {1|0} / *PSC?.......................................................................................................................................... 120
8USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................121
8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 121
8.2 USB Driver Installation ........................................................................................................................ 121
9LAN Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................126
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 126
9.2 Collect Network Information.............................................................................................................. 126
9.3 Saving LAN Settings ............................................................................................................................. 126
9.4 LAN Option Setup Menu..................................................................................................................... 128
9.4.1 IP Setup Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 128
9.4.2 Manual IP Address Setting ............................................................................................................................. 129
9.4.3 Gateway Address Setting ............................................................................................................................... 129
9.4.4 Subnet Mask Setting....................................................................................................................................... 130
9.4.5 Device Name Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 130
9.4.6 MAC Address .................................................................................................................................................. 131
9.5 Establishing LAN connection using NI MAX Explorer ........................................................................ 132
9.6 LAN Interface Specific Commands and Queries ................................................................................ 141
9.6.1 Communication Considerations .................................................................................................................... 141
9.6.2 Ethernet Setting Commands Wait Times...................................................................................................... 142
10 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................143
10.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 143
10.2 Hardware Verification Procedure....................................................................................................... 143
10.2.1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards ........................................................................................ 143
10.2.2 Hardware Verification Procedure Steps........................................................................................................ 143
10.3 Software Calibration Procedure ......................................................................................................... 147
10.3.1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards ........................................................................................ 147
10.3.2 Software Calibration Procedure .................................................................................................................... 148
10.3.3 Voltage: 150.0V Calibration ........................................................................................................................... 148
10.3.4 Voltage: 300.0V Calibration ........................................................................................................................... 149
10.3.5 High & Low Current Range Calibration.......................................................................................................... 150
10.3.6 Peak Current Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 150
10.3.7 Exiting Calibration Mode................................................................................................................................ 151
11 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................152
Index .............................................................................................................................................153

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Table of Tables
Table 4-1: Available Voltage Ranges by Output Mode.........................................................................................17
Table 6-1: CFS330 Included Accessories Ship Kit..................................................................................................39
Table 6-2: CFS360 Included Accessories Ship Kit..................................................................................................40
Table 6-3: AC Input Shorting Bar Configurations..................................................................................................45
Table 6-4: AC Input Wire Gauges by Configuration..............................................................................................46
Table 6-5: Output Connections by Output Mode.................................................................................................49
Table 6-6: CFS330 Output and Sense Wire Size Table..........................................................................................49
Table 6-7: CFS360 Output and Sense Wire Size Table..........................................................................................49
Table 6-8: CFS300 Series Rear Panel Callouts.......................................................................................................52
Table 6-9: Remote Output DB9 Pins and Functions .............................................................................................53
Table 6-10: Remote Input DB9 Pins and Functions ..............................................................................................53
Table 6-11: Remote Input Memory Selection ......................................................................................................54
Table 6-12: RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments ..............................................................................................................55
Table 6-13: Serial Cable to PC COM port..............................................................................................................55
Table 6-14: IEEE-488 Connector Pin Assignments................................................................................................57
Table 7-1: Front Panel Controls and Indicators ....................................................................................................61
Table 7-2: Front Panel Status LED Indications ......................................................................................................62
Table 7-3: Setup (Set) Screen Display Fields Description .....................................................................................63
Table 7-4: Available Top Level Menus ..................................................................................................................64
Table 7-5: Available Soft Key Labels .....................................................................................................................65
Table 7-6: PROGRAM Mode Step Parameters Available ......................................................................................84
Table 7-7: Programmable Step Time Parameters.................................................................................................90
Table 7-8: Programmed Voltage Drop Example Settings .....................................................................................92
Table 8-1: Test Control Command and Query Summary....................................................................................108
Table 8-2: Parameter Setup Command and Query Summary ............................................................................116
Table 8-3: IEEE488.2 Common Commands Supported.......................................................................................119
Table 10-1: LAN Option Interface specific Commands .......................................................................................141
Table 10-2: LAN Option Interface Command Wait Times ..................................................................................142

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Table of Figures
Figure 4-1: CFS330 1 Phase Output AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range............................................................................20
Figure 4-2: CFS330 1 Phase Output-AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range ...........................................................................20
Figure 4-3: CFS330 1 Phase Output-AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range ...........................................................................21
Figure 4-4: CFS330 1 Phase Output-AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range ...........................................................................21
Figure 4-5: CFS330-DC-VI_Curve-210V_Range.....................................................................................................22
Figure 4-6: CFS330-DC-VI_Curve-420V_Range.....................................................................................................22
Figure 4-7: CFS360 1 Phase Output AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range............................................................................23
Figure 4-8: CFS360 1 Phase Output AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range............................................................................23
Figure 4-9: CFS360 3 Phase Output AC-VI_Curve-150V_Range............................................................................24
Figure 4-10: CFS360 3 Phase Output AC-VI_Curve-300V_Range..........................................................................24
Figure 4-11: CFS360-DC-VI_Curve-210V_Range...................................................................................................25
Figure 4-12: CFS360-DC-VI_Curve-420V_Range...................................................................................................25
Figure 5-1: AC Input Power vs AC Output Power – Model CFS330 ......................................................................32
Figure 5-2: AC Input Power vs AC Output Power – Model CFS360 ......................................................................32
Figure 5-1: Model 5L18-36 VI Curve .....................................................................................................................36
Figure 6-2: Lifting Do's and Don'ts Chart ..............................................................................................................37
Figure 6-3: CFS330 Ship Kit Content.....................................................................................................................39
Figure 6-4: CFS360 Ship Kit Content .....................................................................................................................40
Figure 6-5: AC Input Terminal Block Location CFS330..........................................................................................43
Figure 6-6: CFS360 AC Input Terminal Location ...................................................................................................44
Figure 6-7: Available CFS360 AC Input Configurations .........................................................................................45
Figure 6-8: CFS300 Series Output Terminals ........................................................................................................48
Figure 6-9: External Voltage Sense Terminal Block Location................................................................................50
Figure 6-10: CFS300 Series Rear Panel Callouts ...................................................................................................52
Figure 6-11: RS232 Connector ..............................................................................................................................55
Figure 6-12: LAN Option Connectors....................................................................................................................56
Figure 6-13: Effect of Current Slew Rate Settings on Power Supply Testing........................................................56
Figure 7-1: CFS300 Series Front Panel Displays and Controls ..............................................................................61
Figure 7-2: PROGRAM MODE LCD indicator.........................................................................................................67
Figure 7-3: MANUAL MODE LCD indicator ...........................................................................................................68
Figure 7-4: DC MODE LCD Indicator .....................................................................................................................68
Figure 7-5: Step Time Parameters Relationship ...................................................................................................90
Figure 7-6: Programmed Voltage Transient Example Waveform.........................................................................93
Figure 8-1: Split Phase Mode Commands and Query Summary.........................................................................111
Figure 10-1: Network Information Required for LAN Setup...............................................................................126
Figure 11-1: DC Offset Measurement.................................................................................................................145

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SECTION 1: CONTACT INFORMATION
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1Contact Information
AMERICA/CANADA
Adaptive Power Systems
Irvine, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
EUROPE
Caltest Instruments GmbH.
Kappelrodeck
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]
CHINA
PPST Shanghai Co. Ltd.
Shanghai, China
Phone: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.adaptivepower.com

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SECTION 2: FRONT MATTER
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2Front 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.