Cal Power APT 7000 Series User manual

7000 Series
AUTOMATED AC POWER SOURCES
For the following models:
7004, 7008, 7016, 7040
SAFETYCHECKLIST
KEEP unqualified/unauthorized personnel away from test area
ARRANGE test stations in a safe and orderly manner
NEVER touch products or connections during a test
STOP the test first in the event of a problem
BE SURE to use the appropriate AWG for your input and output cabling
TURN OFF the output when making any connections to the load
WARNING: THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED
FOR OPERATORS HAVING SOME FAMILIARITY
WITH AC POWER SOURCES AND HIGH
VOLTAGE/HIGH CURRENT TESTING APPLICATIONS.
AN AC POWER SOURCE PRODUCES VOLTAGES AND
CURRENTS THAT CAN CAUSE HARMFUL OR FATAL
ELECTRIC SHOCK. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY
OR DEATH, THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE
STRICTLY OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING AND USING
AN AC POWER SOURCE.
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FRONTPANELCONTROLS
1.1.
1. POWER SWITCH: Rocker style power switch with international ON ( | )
and OFF (0) markings.
2. GRAPHIC LCD: 240 x 64 Monographic LCD.
3. SOFT KEYS: Multifunctional keys used to select parameters, select screens,
and edit parameters.
4. NUMERIC KEYPAD: Keys used to enter numeric data.
5. DELETE KEY: Used to delete text characters and numeric data.
6. ROTARY KNOB: Used to adjust the voltage/frequency output in
MANUAL Mode.
7. LOCK KEY: Used to lock out the front panel.
8. LOCK LED: When lit, this LED indicates that the instrument’s front panel
is locked.
9. UNIVERSAL AC OUTPUT SOCKET: 300 VAC max voltage and 20 A max
current. (Not available on the 7040 model.)
10. TEST/RESET KEY: Used to turn ON/OFF output voltage, or used to reset
the instrument in the event of a failure condition.
11. TEST/RESET LED: When lit, this LED indicates output is active, or when
blinking indicates the instrument is in a failure condition.
NOTE: Voltage Output Adaptor: The universal output receptacle located on the front/rear panel
of models 7004, 7008 and 7016 does not support connection to a Shuko style plug. In
order to accommodate customers that require a Shuko plug, APT provides a mating plug
that may be used to create a custom test fixture for Shuko-terminated line cords.

BACKPANELCONTROLS
2.
1. THERMAL FANS: Used to cool the instrument.
2. REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Provides output to monitor PASS, FAIL,
Test-In-Process via relay contact closures.
3. SYNC OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Provides the capability to monitor a 5 VDC
output signal.
4. USB/RS-232 INTERFACE CARD: Interface card used to control, program, and
capture data via a serial interface.
5. FUSE RECEPTACLE: Fuse rating is 10 A at 250 V for the 7004 model and
15 A at 250 V for the 7008 & 7016 models. To change the fuse, unplug
the power (mains) cord and turn the fuse cap counter clockwise to remove fuse.
The fuse compartment will be exposed. Please replace the fuse with one of the
proper rating.
6. INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE: Standard IEC 320 connector for connection to a
standard NEMA style line power (mains) cord.
7. UNIVERSAL AC OUTPUT SOCKET: 300 VAC max voltage & 20 A max current.
Not available on the 7040 model.
8. INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE: Line voltage input selection is set by the position of
the switch 115/230V.
9. GROUND LUG: Additional ground connector to be used in conjunction with the
power cord ground.
(7004/7008 Back Panel)

BACKPANELCONTROLS
3.
*NOTE: 7016 back panel features the same controls as model 7004/7008.
However, placement of controls are different.
10. OUTPUT TERMINAL POWER BLOCK: 230 VAC ± 10% max input voltage. Output
voltage 300 VAC max & 36 A max current. Only available on the 7040 model.
10a. Line Output Terminal: Line output screw terminal.
10b. Ground Output Terminal: Earth ground (chassis) connection for line cord
10c. Neutral Output Terminal: Neutral screw terminal.
10d. Line Input Terminal: Line input screw terminal for line cord.
10e. Ground Input Terminal: Earth ground (chassis) screw terminal for line cord.
10f. Neutral screw terminal for line cord. Line voltage may be applied at this
terminal for balanced input voltage conditions.
11. INPUT BREAKER: Protection breaker for input current protection set at 40 amps.
Only available on the 7040 model.
(7016 Back Panel)
(7040 Back Panel)

4.
SETTING UP A TEST IN MANUAL MODE:
When the AUTO RUN parameter in the System Parameters menu is set to MANUAL
Mode and you are in the set screen the display will be as follows: (See Figure 1)
To initialize the test, press the Test/Reset key and the LED for the key will illuminate.
The text “Set” on the set screen will turn to Dwell. In addition, your soft keys will
change to include Meter, AUTO, Keypad, and Trig (see figure 2). In MANUAL
Mode, output will run continuously until the Test/Reset key is pressed again or there
is a failure condition.
In MANUAL Mode, the Rotary Knob on the front panel also becomes active. It can
be used to adjust voltage or frequency. When the instrument is in an idle state, it
can also be used to edit the Hi-Lmt. To adjust the frequency with the Rotary Knob
the meter selection must be on F. To adjust the voltage with the Rotary Knob the
meter can be on any selection except F. To adjust the Hi-Lmt with the Rotary Knob
the meter selection must be on Hi-Lmt. To adjust the output, rotate the knob either
clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise rotations will increase the output, whereas
counterclockwise rotations will decrease the output. If LOCK is set to ON, the Rotary
Knob is disabled.
(Figure 1. Set Screen)
(Figure 2. Set Screen)
TESTSETUP

5.
TESTSETUP
SETTING UP A MULTIPLE STEP TEST IN PROGRAM MODE:
PROGRAM Mode will run your test routine according to the parameters that have
been entered within the Test Parameters screen. In most cases there will be a test
time associated with PROGRAM Mode unless the time has been selected to ∞or the
cycle mode is ON.
Turn the POWER switch to ON. From the Set screen, press the “<more>” soft key
and in the next screen press the “System” soft key.
In the System Parameters menu, use the up and down arrow soft keys to highlight the
AUTO RUN parameter which changes the test mode. If the AUTO RUN parameter is
not set to PROGRAM, you will need to change it by pressing the “Edit” soft key.
In the next screen, the AUTO RUN parameter will be highlighted. Press the
“Change” soft key to toggle the highlighted parameter to PROGRAM. Press the
“Enter” soft key to save changes and then press the “Exit” soft key two times to return
to the Set screen. The display will be as follows: (See Figure 3)
From the Set screen press the “Step” soft key. In the next screen, press the “Edit” soft
key and use the up or down arrow soft keys to highlight the “Connect” parameter.
Now, press the “Edit” soft key and in the next screen press the “Change” soft key to
toggle the connect mode to ON. Press the “Enter” soft key to save changes made
and then press the “Exit” soft key two times to return to the Set screen.
Connecting a second step:
From the Set screen, press the “Step” soft key. Now, press the “Step +” soft key one
time and that will activate step 2. In the next screen, press the “Edit” soft key and
use the up or down arrow soft keys to highlight the “Connect” parameter. Press
the “Edit” soft key and in the next screen press the “Change” soft key to toggle the
connect mode to ON. Press the “Enter” soft key to save changes made.
Press the “Exit” soft key two times to return to the Set screen. You have now set up
a 2-step test. Note: For each additional step you want to add, you need to turn the
“Connect” parameter ON. There are total 9 step locations.
To initialize the test, press the Test/Reset key and the LED for the key will illuminate.
The text “Set” on the Set screen will turn to Dwell. In addition, your soft keys will
change to include: Meter, Cycle, Keypad, and Trig. (continued on next page)
(Figure 3. Set Screen)

6.
When the test cycle has completed, the display will show you the meter readings
and the soft keys will change to: Meter, Cycle, Exit. You can toggle through the
meter displays or show the cycles by pressing the appropriate soft keys.
The display will also show you the test status where the text “Dwell” was located.
If the test passes you will see PASS. If you press the Exit soft key the screen will
reset back to the set screen.
TESTSETUP
USING THE 7000 SERIES IN CONSTANT CURRENT MODE
1) Turn ON the OC FOLD parameter.
From the Set screen, press the “<more>” soft key. In the next screen, press the
“System” soft key.
In the System Parameters menu, you can use the up or down arrow soft keys to
highlight the “OC FOLD” parameter. To change the “OC FOLD” parameter, press
the “Edit” soft key.
In the next screen, the “OC FOLD” parameter will be highlighted. Press the
“Change” soft key to set the highlighted parameter to ON. Press the “Enter” soft
key to save changes and then press the “Exit” soft key two times to return to the Set
screen.
2) Program a current Hi-Limit, which represents the constant current you will
provide to the load.
From the Set screen, press the “Edit” soft key.
In the next screen, the Edit Parameters menu, you can use the up or down arrow soft
keys to highlight the “A Hi-Lmt” parameter. To change the “A Hi-Lmt” parameter,
press the “Edit” soft key.
In the next screen, the “A Hi-Lmt” parameter will be highlighted. Using the Numeric
Keypad enter the desired current limit. Press the “Enter” soft key to save changes
and then press the “Exit” soft key one time to return to the Edit Parameters menu.
3) Program the voltage
From the Edit Parameters menu, use the up or down arrow soft keys to highlight the
“Voltage” parameter. To change the “Voltage” parameter, press the “Edit” soft key.
In the next screen, the “Voltage” parameter will be highlighted. Using the Numeric
Keypad, enter the voltage value. The voltage should be set higher than the nominal
load voltage. This allows the current to adjust to the Hi-Limit value. After you enter
the voltage, press the “Enter” soft key and then press the “Exit” soft key two times to
return to the Set screen.

From the Set screen, press the “Results” soft key to view the results. The screen will
look as follows: (See Figure 4)
If you have multiple steps linked together you will have to use the up or down arrow
soft keys in order to toggle through each step to review the results.
Press the “Exit” soft key to move back to the set screen.
VIEWINGTESTRESULTS
(Figure 4. Results Screen)
For additional information about these and other key features of the 7000 Series, please consult the
full Operation and Service Manual or call us toll free [phone] or [phone]
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