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Operation Manual
3C Series – Rev 2.0 P/N 160929-10
3CSeries
ProgrammableAC&DCload
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Table of Contents
1Contact Information....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2Warranty, Service & Safety............................................................................................................................................ 9
3Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.1 Constant Current Mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Linear Constant Current Mode (LIN)........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Constant Resistance Mode (CR).................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.4 Constant Voltage Mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.5 Constant Power Mode................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 CC Mode Applications.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.2 CR Mode Applications.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.3 CV Mode Applications.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.4 Constant Power Mode Battery Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.5 Battery Test Functions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3.6 Fuse Test Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.7 AC Rectifier Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.8 Inrush Current Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.9 Power Supply OCP Mode Testing................................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.3.10 Power Supply OPP Mode Testing................................................................................................................................................................ 27
3.3.11 Short Circuit Testing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.7.1 Terminal RVL1-4 Specs................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.7.2 Terminal RNYBS8-4 Specs............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.7.3 Terminal PTV1-12 Specs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
4Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 33
4.10.1 Model 3C018-18 V-I Curve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.10.2 Model 3C028-18-EV V-I Curve..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.10.3 Model 3C028-28 V-I Curve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.10.4 Model 3C038-28-EV V-I Curve..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.10.5 Model 3C038-38 V-I Curve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.10.6 Model 3C056-56 V-I Curve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.10.7 Model 3C075-75 V-I Curve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.10.8 Model 3C112-112 V-I Curve ........................................................................................................................................................................ 48
4.10.9 Model 3C150-112 V-I Curve ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
4.10.10 Model 3C188-112 V-I Curve ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50
4.10.11 Model 3C225-112 V-I Curve ........................................................................................................................................................................ 51
5Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 52
5.4.1 Fuse Replacement Procedure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53

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5.12.1 GPIB Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.12.2 USB, LAN or RS232 Interfaces...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.13.1 Analog Terminal Block ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
5.13.2 Load Wire Inductance Considerations........................................................................................................................................................ 58
6Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 61
6.4.1 Synchronization Source Setting................................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.8.1 Storing Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
6.8.2 Recalling Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
6.9.1 Sequence EDIT mode................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
6.9.2 Sequence EDIT Mode Flow Chart................................................................................................................................................................ 78
6.9.3 Sequence TEST Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
6.9.4 Sequence TEST Mode Flow Chart ............................................................................................................................................................... 80
6.10.1 Last Setting Recall......................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
6.10.2 Factory Default Initial Settings..................................................................................................................................................................... 81
6.11.1 Over Voltage Protection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
6.11.2 Over Current Protection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
6.11.3 Over Power Protection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
6.11.4 Over Temperature Protection..................................................................................................................................................................... 88
7Real Panel Connections ............................................................................................................................................... 89
7.6.1 Isolated Output ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
8Remote Control Programming .................................................................................................................................... 93
8.3.1 Parenthesis ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
8.3.2 Terminators .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
8.4.1 Setting Commands....................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
8.4.1 Query Commands........................................................................................................................................................................................ 97
8.4.2 Limit Command Syntax................................................................................................................................................................................ 98
8.4.3 Stage Commands ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
8.4.4 System Commands ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
8.4.5 Measure Commands ................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
8.4.6 Auto Sequence Commands....................................................................................................................................................................... 100

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8.5.1 Setting Commands..................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
8.5.2 Query Commands...................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
8.5.3 Limit Command Syntax.............................................................................................................................................................................. 103
8.5.4 State Commands........................................................................................................................................................................................ 103
8.5.5 System Commands .................................................................................................................................................................................... 104
8.5.6 Measure Commands ................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
8.6.1 Setting Command Descriptions................................................................................................................................................................. 106
8.6.2 Limit Command Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................................... 111
8.6.3 State Command Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................................... 112
8.6.4 System Command Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................ 115
8.6.5 State Command Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................................... 116
8.7.1 OCP Test Mode Commands ...................................................................................................................................................................... 117
8.7.2 OPP Test Mode Commands ...................................................................................................................................................................... 117
8.7.3 Short Circuit Test Mode Commands......................................................................................................................................................... 118
8.8.1 *ESE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 118
8.8.2 *ESR? .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
8.8.3 *IDN? .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
8.8.4 *OPC ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
8.8.5 *RST ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 120
8.8.6 *SRE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 120
8.8.7 *STB? .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121
9Master / Slave Mode Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 122
9.3.1 Wiring diagrams for Three Phase AC Load Configurations...................................................................................................................... 123
9.3.2 Input Configuration Mode Switch Options............................................................................................................................................... 124
9.4.1 Connections................................................................................................................................................................................................ 126
9.4.2 Suggested system bus cables are:............................................................................................................................................................. 126
9.5.1 Parallel or Boost Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 126
9.5.2 Three-Phase Modes................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
10 USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................................................... 131
11 LAN Driver Installation............................................................................................................................................... 134
12 Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................. 144
13 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................... 145
14 RoHS Material Content Declaration .......................................................................................................................... 146
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................ 147

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Table of Tables
Table 3-1: Included Accessories ...................................................................................................................................31
Table 5-1: 3C Series AC+DC Load Ship Kit Content.......................................................................................................52
Table 6-1: Description of Display Readouts .................................................................................................................66
Table 6-2: Function Keypad Description ......................................................................................................................68
Table 6-3: WAVE Keypad Description ..........................................................................................................................69
Table 6-4: Test Function Keypad Description...............................................................................................................70
Table 6-5: Internal or External Sync Circuits ................................................................................................................72
Table 6-6: Model 3C018-18 Factory Settings...............................................................................................................81
Table 6-7: Model 3C028-18-EV Factory Settings .........................................................................................................82
Table 6-8: Model 3C028-28 Factory Settings...............................................................................................................82
Table 6-9: Model 3C038-28-EV Factory Settings .........................................................................................................83
Table 6-10: Model 3C038-38 Factory Settings.............................................................................................................83
Table 6-11: Model 3C038-38 Factory Settings.............................................................................................................84
Table 6-12: Model 3C075-75 Factory Settings.............................................................................................................84
Table 6-13: Model 3C112-112 Factory Settings...........................................................................................................85
Table 6-14: Model 3C150-112 Factory Settings...........................................................................................................85
Table 6-15: Model 3C188-112 Factory Settings...........................................................................................................86
Table 6-16: Model 3C225-112 Factory Settings...........................................................................................................86
Table 8-1: RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments .......................................................................................................................94
Table 8-2: Supported Command Terminators..............................................................................................................95
Table 8-3: Remote Control Setting Command Syntax - Short Form.............................................................................96
Table 8-4: Remote Control Query Command Syntax - Short Form ..............................................................................97
Table 8-5: Remote Control Limit Command Syntax.....................................................................................................98
Table 8-6: Stage Command Syntax..............................................................................................................................98
Table 8-7: System Commands Syntax ..........................................................................................................................99
Table 8-8: Measure Command Syntax.........................................................................................................................99
Table 8-9: Auto Sequence Command Syntax .............................................................................................................100
Table 8-10: Remote Control Setting Command Syntax - Complex Form....................................................................101
Table 8-11: Remote Control Query Command Syntax - Complex Form .....................................................................102
Table 8-12: Remote Control Limit Command Syntax - Complex Form .......................................................................103
Table 8-13: Stage Command Syntax - Complex Form................................................................................................104
Table 8-14: System Commands Syntax - Complex Form............................................................................................104
Table 8-15: Measure Command Syntax - Complex Form...........................................................................................104
Table 8-16: Event Status Enable Register ..................................................................................................................118
Table 8-17: Status Byte Register................................................................................................................................121
Table of Figures
Figure 3-1: 3C Series Available Test Modes Diagram ..................................................................................................15
Figure 3-2: CC Mode Applications................................................................................................................................16
Figure 3-3: CC LIN Mode Applications..........................................................................................................................16
Figure 3-4: CR Mode Applications................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3-5: CV Mode Applications................................................................................................................................18
Figure 3-6: CP Mode Battery Evaluation Applications.................................................................................................19
Figure 3-7: Battery Test Modes 1 ~ 3...........................................................................................................................20
Figure 3-8: Current Protection Device Categories........................................................................................................21
Figure 3-9: : Fuse Test Trip Mode - Normal and Turbo Mode......................................................................................22
Figure 3-10: Fuse Test Non-trip Mode - Normal and Turbo Mode...............................................................................22
Figure 3-11: AC Rectifier Test Mode ............................................................................................................................23

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Figure 4-1: Model 3C018-18 V-I Curve.........................................................................................................................41
Figure 4-2: Model 3C028-18-EV V-I Curve ...................................................................................................................42
Figure 4-3: Model 3C028-28 V-I Curve.........................................................................................................................43
Figure 4-4: Model 3C038-28-EV V-I Curve ...................................................................................................................44
Figure 4-5: Model 3C038-38 V-I Curve.........................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-6: Model 3C056-56 V-I Curve.........................................................................................................................46
Figure 4-7: Model 3C075-75 V-I Curve.........................................................................................................................47
Figure 4-8: Model 3C112-112 V-I Curve.......................................................................................................................48
Figure 4-9: Model 3C150-112 V-I Curve.......................................................................................................................49
Figure 4-10: Model 3C188-112 V-I Curve.....................................................................................................................50
Figure 4-11: Model 3C225-112 V-I Curve.....................................................................................................................51
Figure 5-1: AC Input Voltage Label ..............................................................................................................................52
Figure 5-2: AC Line Fuse Holder Location.....................................................................................................................53
Figure 5-3: 3C Series Chassis Rear Panel – GPIB Option Location................................................................................57
Figure 5-4: Analog I/O Connector ................................................................................................................................58
Figure 5-5: Cable induced input voltage drop..............................................................................................................59
Figure 5-6: Unstable condition waveform capture example........................................................................................60
Figure 5-7: Load Cable Length and Twisted Pairs........................................................................................................60
Figure 6-1: 3C Series Load Front Panel ........................................................................................................................61
Figure 6-2: Front Panel Display and Controls Call-outs................................................................................................62
Figure 6-3: Diagram of available Operating Modes ....................................................................................................73
Figure 6-4: Diagram of available Test Modes..............................................................................................................74
Figure 6-5: Sequence EDIT Mode Operation Flow Chart..............................................................................................78
Figure 6-6: Sequence TEST Mode Operation Flow Chart .............................................................................................80
Figure 7-1: Rear Panel Connector Locations................................................................................................................89
Figure 7-2: Internal and External Voltage Sense Connections .....................................................................................91
Figure 8-1: RS232 Connection to PC and DB9 Pin out..................................................................................................94
Figure 9-1: Parallel Load Connection .........................................................................................................................122
Figure 9-2: Three Phase Wye Connection .................................................................................................................123
Figure 9-3: Three Phase Delta Connection.................................................................................................................123
Figure 9-4: Three Phase AC Load Cabinet with MODE4 Switch Option .....................................................................124
Figure 9-5: Three Phase AC Load Cabinet Rear View.................................................................................................125
Figure 9-6: Parallel / Boost CC Mode Setup...............................................................................................................128
Figure 9-7: Parallel / Boost LIN Mode Setup..............................................................................................................128
Figure 9-8: 3-PHS CC Settings ....................................................................................................................................129
Figure 9-9: 3-PHS LIN Settings ...................................................................................................................................129
Figure 9-10: 3-PHS CR Settings ..................................................................................................................................129
Figure 9-11: 3-PHS CP Settings ..................................................................................................................................130
Figure 9-12: 3-PHS CV Settings ..................................................................................................................................130
Figure 10-1: USB Device Driver Download .................................................................................................................131
Figure 11-1: LAN IP Scanner Utility Program Download............................................................................................135

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

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2Warranty, Service & Safety
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) year 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.
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.
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.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Direct current (DC)
Alternating current (AC)
Both direct and alternating current
Three-phase alternating current
Off (Supply)
On (Supply)
Protective Earth (ground) terminal
Caution: Refer to this manual before this Product.
Caution, risk of electric shock
Fuse