Caen DT5519EN User manual

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DT55xxE Desktop HV Power Supply
Rev. 6 - 11 April 2017

Purpose of this Manual
This document is the DT55xxE User's Manual; it contains information about the installation, the configuration and the
use of the Power Supply System.
Change Document Record
Date
Revision
Changes
18 December 2015
0
Preliminary
5 February 2016
1
Software tools updated; Technical specifications table updated
12 February 2016
2
Technical specifications table updated, Firmware upgrade
26 July 2016
3
Updated Ethernet configuration
11 October 2016
4
Updated Ethernet configuration
26 January 2017
5
Channel Status bit description
11 April 2017
6
Updated inspection and installation instructions
Symbols, abbreviated terms and notation
T.B.D.
Reference Documents
T.B.D.
Disclaimer
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of CAEN SpA.
CAEN will repair or replace any product within the guarantee period if the Guarantor declares that the product is
defective due to workmanship or materials and has not been caused by mishandling, negligence on behalf of the User,
accident or any abnormal conditions or operations.
CAEN declines all responsibility for damages or injuries caused by an improper use of the Modules due to negligence on
behalf of the User. It is strongly recommended to read thoroughly the CAEN User's Manual before any kind of operation.
CAEN reserves the right to change partially or entirely the contents of this Manual at any time and without giving any
notice.
Disposal of the Product The product must never be dumped in the Municipal Waste. Please check your local regulations
for disposal of electronics products.
Made In Italy : We stress the fact that all the boards are made in Italy because in this globalized world, where getting
the lowest possible price for products sometimes translates into poor pay and working conditions for the people who
make them, at least you know that who made your board was reasonably paid and worked in a safe environment. (this
obviously applies only to the boards marked "Made in Italy", we cannot attest to the manufacturing process of "third
party" boards).

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Index
1. General description ............................................................................................................4
Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Technical specifications ......................................................................................................5
Packaging.................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Power requirements................................................................................................................................................. 5
Front and Back panel ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Front panel components .......................................................................................................................................... 6
HV Channel Output ................................................................................................................................................................6
Back panel components............................................................................................................................................ 6
Ethernet connector ................................................................................................................................................................6
USB Port .................................................................................................................................................................................6
Channel control section .........................................................................................................................................................7
HV Status control section.......................................................................................................................................................7
Alarm signal .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Interlock signal.....................................................................................................................................................................8
DC Input .................................................................................................................................................................................8
IMON Range.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Technical specifications table ................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Unit operation..................................................................................................................10
Initial inspection and Safety requirements............................................................................................................. 10
Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
USB installation ....................................................................................................................................................................10
Ethernet installation.............................................................................................................................................................10
Software tools......................................................................................................................................................... 10
GECO2020 ............................................................................................................................................................................10
CAEN HV Wrapper................................................................................................................................................................11
Power Supply Modules LabVIEW Instrument Driver............................................................................................................11
4. VT emulator control .........................................................................................................12
Module access ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Ethernet configuration.........................................................................................................................................................12
Firmware upgrade................................................................................................................................................................13
Format EEPROM...................................................................................................................................................................14
Channels settings .................................................................................................................................................................14
Communication Protocol........................................................................................................................................ 15
Board commands .................................................................................................................................................................15
Channel Commands .............................................................................................................................................................15
Monitor commands...........................................................................................................................................................15
Set Commands...................................................................................................................................................................16
List of Figures
Fig. 1: Mod. DT55xxE HV Desktop Power Supply.....................................................................................................................................4
Fig. 2: Mod. DT55xxE front and back panel .............................................................................................................................................5
Fig. 3: HV Channel panel and test point electrical scheme......................................................................................................................6
Fig. 4: Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Fig. 5: USB Connector ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Fig. 6: Channel control panel and Kill scheme .........................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 7: HV Status control panel.................................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 8: ALARM TTL configured..................................................................................................................................................................7
Fig. 9: 12V DC Input .................................................................................................................................................................................8
Fig. 10: Terminal Board Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Fig. 11: Terminal Ethernet settings........................................................................................................................................................13
Fig. 12: Format EEPROM Menu .............................................................................................................................................................14
Fig. 13: Channels Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................14
List of Tables
Table 1: DT55xxE Series Channel technical specifications.......................................................................................................................9

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1. General description
Overview
Fig. 1: Mod. DT55xxE HV Desktop Power Supply
The DT55xxE series provide 4 independent High Voltage channels in Desktop package (Powered via
external AC/DC stabilized power supply); the following versions are available:
Model
Output range
Polarity
DT5519EM
500 V/3 mA
Mixed
DT5519EN
500 V/3 mA
Negative
DT5519EP
500 V/3 mA
Positive
DT5521EM
6 kV/300 µA
Mixed
DT5521EN
6 kV/300 µA
Negative
DT5521EP
6 kV/300 µA
Positive
DT5521HEM
6 kV/20 µA
Mixed
DT5521HEN
6 kV/20 µA
Negative
DT5521HEP
6 kV/20 µA
Positive
DT5533EM
4 kV/3 mA (4 W)
Mixed
DT5533EN
4 kV/3 mA (4 W)
Negative
DT5533EP
4 kV/3 mA (4 W)
Positive
DT5534EM
6 kV/1 mA (4 W)
Mixed
DT5534EN
6 kV/1 mA (4 W)
Negative
DT5534EP
6 kV/1 mA (4 W)
Positive
HV outputs are delivered through SHV connectors. “Mixed” versions have two positive and two negative
channels.
The HV output RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN rates may be selected independently for each channel with 1
V/s steps. The module features 16bit ISET/IMON resolution. Optionally, the modules can be ordered with
current monitor resolution extended by 10x in a Lower range (selectable via software).
Safety features include:
•OVERVOLTAGE and UNDERVOLTAGE warning when the output voltage differs from the programmed
value
•OVERCURRENT detection: if a channel tries to draw a current larger than its programmed limit, it is
turned off
•Channels can be enabled or disabled through the Interlock logic
•Channels individually enabled via front panel jumpers (passive or active mode available)
Functional parameters can be programmed and monitored via USB and Ethernet (external PC required),
supported OS: Windows 7 or later; Linux kernel Rel. 2.4 or later.

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2. Technical specifications
Packaging
The DT55xxE unit is a Desktop module housed in a 154x50x164 mm3 alloy box. The kit includes:
•DT55xxE desktop power supply unit
•External AC/DC power supply with separate power cord
•USB cable
•10BASE-T Ethernet cable
Power requirements
The module is powered by the external AC/DC stabilized power supply included in the delivered kit
(Switchbox Model FRA045-S12-4; see specifications in table p.5)
Note.: Using a different power supply source, like battery or linear type, it is recommended the source to
provide +12V and, at least, 2.5A; the power jack is a 2.1mm type, a suitable cable is the RS 656-3816 type
(or similar).
Front and Back panel
Fig. 2: Mod. DT55xxE front and back panel