Caltest LXI AFX Series User manual

Operation Manual
AFX Series® –Rev 1.0.3 P/N 160620-10
AFX Series®
Programmable Power Source
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Table of Contents
1Contact Information .................................................................................................................14
2Safety & Warranty Information................................................................................................15
2.1 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 15
2.3 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Safety Notices........................................................................................................................................ 17
3Product Overview.....................................................................................................................21
3.1 General Description............................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Product Features................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................ 23
3.4 Controller Description........................................................................................................................... 24
3.5Measurement Read-back ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Accessories Included (Ship Kit) ............................................................................................................. 24
3.7 Remote Control Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 24
4Technical Specifications............................................................................................................25
4.1 Single Chassis Models............................................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Multiple Chassis Models ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.3 AC Output Mode ................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 DC Output Mode................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Protection Modes.................................................................................................................................. 34
4.6 Metering ................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.7 Other Measurements............................................................................................................................ 36
4.8 Transients............................................................................................................................................... 36
4.9 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 37
4.10 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.11 Environmental....................................................................................................................................... 38
4.12 Safety & Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 38
4.13 Digital Interfaces.................................................................................................................................... 39
4.14 Auxiliary I/O........................................................................................................................................... 40
4.15 Transformer Output Voltage Range (T Option)................................................................................... 41
4.15.1 Available T Option Rating Versions.................................................................................................................. 41
4.15.2 Technical Specifications 400V Range............................................................................................................... 42
5Unpacking and Installation.......................................................................................................44
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 44
5.2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions........................................................................................................... 44
5.3 Verify Correct AC Input Line Voltage.................................................................................................... 46
5.4 AC Input Connections............................................................................................................................ 47
5.5 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.5.1 Chassis Ground Connection Required............................................................................................................. 49
5.5.2 Output Neutral Grounding............................................................................................................................... 50
5.6 AC Input Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................................ 50
5.7 Bench Use .............................................................................................................................................. 51
5.8 Rack Mounting....................................................................................................................................... 51
5.9 Airflow.................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.10 Sound Levels.......................................................................................................................................... 52
5.11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 53
5.12 Liquids.................................................................................................................................................... 53

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5.13 Load Connections.................................................................................................................................. 54
5.13.1 Output Wiring and Recommended Wire Sizing.............................................................................................. 54
5.13.2 Three Phase Wye Load Output Connection.................................................................................................... 55
5.13.3 Three Phase Delta Load Output Connection................................................................................................... 58
5.13.4 Single Phase Load Output Connection............................................................................................................ 61
5.13.5 External Voltage Sense Connections............................................................................................................... 63
5.13.6 Powering Up ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
5.13.7 In Case of Malfunction ..................................................................................................................................... 65
5.14 Cabinet Systems Installation................................................................................................................. 66
5.14.1 Standard Cabinet Sizes..................................................................................................................................... 66
5.14.2 Tools Required.................................................................................................................................................. 66
5.14.3 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 67
5.14.4 Cabinet System AC Input Connections............................................................................................................ 68
5.14.5 Recommended AC Input Wire Strip Lengths .................................................................................................. 68
5.14.6 Cabinet System AC Input Neutral .................................................................................................................... 70
5.14.7 Cabinet System Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 70
5.14.8 Recommended AC Output Wire Strip Lengths............................................................................................... 71
5.14.9 Cabinet Load Connections –Three Phase WYE Loads.................................................................................... 71
5.14.10 Cabinet Load Connections –Three Phase Delta Loads................................................................................... 72
5.14.11 Cabinet Load Connections –Single Phase Loads............................................................................................ 73
5.15 AFX Cabinet Systems Turn ON and turn OFF Procedures................................................................... 74
5.15.1 Cabinet Power TurnON usingCircuit Breakers .............................................................................................. 74
5.15.2 Cabinet Power Turn OFF using Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................. 74
5.16 Cabinet System Options........................................................................................................................ 76
5.16.1 -OCS: Output Control Switch Option............................................................................................................... 76
5.16.2 -EPO: Emergency Power Off Option................................................................................................................ 77
5.16.3 -MRC: Mode Relay Control Option.................................................................................................................. 77
5.16.4 -28UX Option .................................................................................................................................................... 77
5.16.5 -Transformer Options for Cabinet Systems..................................................................................................... 77
5.17 Interface Options................................................................................................................................... 78
5.17.1 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “L” Versions............................................................................................... 78
5.17.2 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “A” Versions.............................................................................................. 79
5.17.3 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “AG” Versions (GPIB Option)................................................................... 79
5.17.4 USB Device Interface........................................................................................................................................ 79
5.17.5 RS232 Serial Interface - “L” Versions only....................................................................................................... 80
5.17.6 GPIB Device Interface (OptionG)..................................................................................................................... 80
5.17.7 Remote Inhibit or Enable Input - “L” Versions only........................................................................................ 81
5.17.8 External MODE Relay Control –“L” Versions only.......................................................................................... 82
5.17.9 LAN Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.17.10 System Interface Bus Connectors.................................................................................................................... 84
5.18 Multi-Unit Parallel Operation ............................................................................................................... 84
5.18.1 Load Connections on Parallel Systems............................................................................................................ 84
5.18.2 Parallel System Bus Connection....................................................................................................................... 85
5.18.3 Master / Master Paralleling ............................................................................................................................. 86
5.19 MuIti-Cabinet Parallel Operation Guidelines....................................................................................... 87
5.19.1 Output Wiring................................................................................................................................................... 87
5.19.2 System Grounding............................................................................................................................................ 88
5.20 Transformer Options............................................................................................................................. 89
5.20.1 T Option 4U Chassis.......................................................................................................................................... 89
5.20.2 Rack Mount T Option Installation.................................................................................................................... 90
5.20.3 Unpacking T Option Chassis............................................................................................................................. 91
5.20.4 Cabinet Installation........................................................................................................................................... 91
5.20.5 T Option Chassis Rear Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 92
5.20.6 AFX Power Source to T Option Connections................................................................................................... 94

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6Front Panel Operation..............................................................................................................95
6.1 Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................ 95
6.1.1 Keyboard Buttons............................................................................................................................................. 96
6.1.2 Shuttle Knob...................................................................................................................................................... 97
6.1.3 PC Monitor Output........................................................................................................................................... 97
6.1.4 USB Host Ports.................................................................................................................................................. 97
6.1.5 SD Card Memory Slot....................................................................................................................................... 97
6.2 OUTPUT ENABLE Button....................................................................................................................... 98
6.2.1 OUTPUT State Indication.................................................................................................................................. 98
6.2.2 Energy Savings Modes...................................................................................................................................... 98
6.2.3 Output On Response Times............................................................................................................................. 98
6.3 Menu Keys............................................................................................................................................. 99
6.4 PROG –PROGRAM Screens................................................................................................................ 100
6.4.1 Power On Settings..........................................................................................................................................101
6.4.2 PROGRAM Output Parameters......................................................................................................................101
6.4.3 Phase Rotation / Phase Sequence................................................................................................................. 102
6.4.4 Direct Data Entry - Presets.............................................................................................................................103
6.4.5 Customizing Output Programming Preset Soft Key Values..........................................................................104
6.4.6 Changing Shuttle Programming Resolution..................................................................................................104
6.4.7 Phase Mode Selection....................................................................................................................................105
6.4.8 PROGRAM Soft Keys.......................................................................................................................................106
6.4.9 Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting...................................................................................................108
6.4.10 Available Waveforms .....................................................................................................................................110
6.4.11 Waveform Smoothing Filter...........................................................................................................................112
6.4.12 AUTO RMS Function –Steady State..............................................................................................................113
6.4.13 Extended AC Voltage Range Operation.........................................................................................................115
6.5 MEAS –MEASUREMENTS Screens..................................................................................................... 118
6.5.1 Measurements Screen by Phase ...................................................................................................................118
6.5.2 Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys...............................................................................................119
6.5.3 Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys......................................................................................... 121
6.6 TRAN- TRANSIENTS Screens ............................................................................................................... 122
6.6.1 Transient List Parameters...............................................................................................................................122
6.6.2 Transient Edit Mode.......................................................................................................................................125
6.6.3 Transient Execution Modes ...........................................................................................................................126
6.6.4 Transient Entry Modes...................................................................................................................................128
6.6.5 Multiple User Waveforms in Transients........................................................................................................129
6.6.6 AUTO RMS Function –Transients..................................................................................................................129
6.7 CONF –CONFIGURATION Screens ..................................................................................................... 130
6.7.1 UNIT CONFIGURATION Screens.....................................................................................................................132
6.7.2 USER LIMITS SETTINGS Screen.......................................................................................................................135
6.7.3 RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen................................................................................................136
6.7.4 PROGRAM MEMORY Screen .........................................................................................................................138
6.7.5 CSC CONFIGURATION Screen ........................................................................................................................139
6.7.6 TRANSIENT SETTINGS Screen.........................................................................................................................140
6.7.7 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Screen.........................................................................................................................141
6.7.8 USER PRESETS Screen.....................................................................................................................................142
6.8 SYST –SYSTEM Screens....................................................................................................................... 144
6.8.1 SYSTEM MENU 1.............................................................................................................................................145
6.8.2 SYSTEM MENU 2.............................................................................................................................................145
6.8.3 ERROR / EVENT QUEUE Screen .....................................................................................................................146
6.8.4 FAULT INFORMATION Screen........................................................................................................................ 146
6.8.5 INTERFACE Screen..........................................................................................................................................147
6.8.6 UNIT INFORMATION Screen..........................................................................................................................157
6.8.7 PARALLEL UNITS Screen.................................................................................................................................158

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6.8.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen..............................................................................................................................159
6.8.9 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT Screen...............................................................................................160
6.8.10 CALIBRATION MENU Screen..........................................................................................................................161
6.8.11 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen........................................................................................................................... 162
6.8.12 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen.............................................................................................................................163
7Rear Panel, Connectors and Protection ..................................................................................164
7.1 OUTPUT Terminals.............................................................................................................................. 164
7.1.1 Output Power Connector Rating and Isolation.............................................................................................165
7.1.2 Wire Size..........................................................................................................................................................165
7.1.3 Connecting a UUT...........................................................................................................................................165
7.2 External Voltage Sense Input Terminals ............................................................................................ 166
7.2.1 External Voltage Sense Connector Rating and Isolation ..............................................................................167
7.2.2 Load Connection without External Voltage Sense........................................................................................167
7.2.3 Load Connection with External Voltage Sense. ............................................................................................167
7.3 Auxiliary I/O .........................................................................................................................................168
7.3.1 Auxiliary I/O Functions ...................................................................................................................................168
7.3.2 DB25 Connector AUX I/O Pin locations.........................................................................................................169
7.3.3 I/O Signal Table by pin number......................................................................................................................170
7.3.4 I/O Signal Table by Function ..........................................................................................................................171
7.3.5 Dedicated Function Digital Inputs..................................................................................................................172
7.3.6 Transient Trigger Input...................................................................................................................................173
7.3.7 External or Line Sync Input.............................................................................................................................174
7.3.8 Digital Output control signals.........................................................................................................................177
7.3.9 User Programmable Digital signals................................................................................................................180
7.3.10 Analog I/O Descriptions..................................................................................................................................182
7.3.11 12 DC Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................184
7.3.12 RS232 Description...........................................................................................................................................184
7.3.13 Front Panel Operation of AUX I/O Functions................................................................................................185
7.4 System Interface Bus Connectors....................................................................................................... 192
8Remote Control Programming................................................................................................193
8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 193
8.1.1 Programming Conventions and Notations....................................................................................................193
8.1.2 Command Terminators..................................................................................................................................194
8.2 Remote Control Command Descriptions by Subsystem................................................................... 195
8.3 Calibration Commands........................................................................................................................ 196
8.3.1 AFX Calibration Commands ...........................................................................................................................196
8.3.2 UPC Specific commands.................................................................................................................................198
8.3.3 AUX I/O Interface Calibration Commands ....................................................................................................198
8.4 Measurement Commands.................................................................................................................. 199
8.4.1 Voltage Measurement Commands...............................................................................................................199
8.4.2 Frequency Measurement Commands ..........................................................................................................200
8.4.3 Current Measurement Commands ...............................................................................................................200
8.4.4 Power Measurement Commands.................................................................................................................201
8.4.5 Other Measurement Commands..................................................................................................................201
8.4.6 Measurement Data Logging Commands ......................................................................................................202
8.4.7 Waveform Capture Commands.....................................................................................................................206
8.4.8 Harmonic Measurements Commands.......................................................................................................... 207
8.5 Output Control Commands ................................................................................................................ 211
8.6 Program Commands ........................................................................................................................... 215
8.6.1 Program Control Commands.........................................................................................................................215
8.6.2 Execution Commands.....................................................................................................................................226
8.6.3 Transient Segments Commands....................................................................................................................227
8.6.4 Memory Management Commands...............................................................................................................233

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8.7 Source Commands .............................................................................................................................. 236
8.7.1 Source Configuration Programming Commands.......................................................................................... 236
8.7.2 Voltage Programming Commands ................................................................................................................241
8.7.3 Frequency Programming Commands............................................................................................................248
8.7.4 Current Programming Commands ................................................................................................................250
8.7.5 Current Protection Programming Commands.............................................................................................. 252
8.7.6 Phase Programming Commands...................................................................................................................253
8.7.7 Waveform Programming Commands ...........................................................................................................255
8.7.8 Power Protection Programming Commands................................................................................................262
8.7.9 Impedance Programming Commands ..........................................................................................................265
8.8 Status Commands ............................................................................................................................... 268
8.9 System Commands.............................................................................................................................. 270
8.9.1 System Error Commands ...............................................................................................................................270
8.9.2 System Information Commands....................................................................................................................271
8.9.3 System Interface Soft Key Preset Commands...............................................................................................274
8.9.4 System Configuration Commands.................................................................................................................277
8.9.5 Parallel System Commands............................................................................................................................279
8.9.6 System Sanitization Commands ....................................................................................................................280
8.9.7 Communication LAN Commands ..................................................................................................................280
8.9.8 Communication Serial Port Commands........................................................................................................284
8.9.9 Communication USB Commands ..................................................................................................................285
8.9.10 Communication GPIB Commands.................................................................................................................287
8.9.11 System Firmware Commands........................................................................................................................288
8.9.12 System Remote Access Commands ..............................................................................................................289
8.9.13 Miscellaneous System Commands................................................................................................................290
8.10 Auxiliary I/O System Commands........................................................................................................291
8.10.1 System Analog & Digital IO Commands ........................................................................................................291
8.10.2 SOURce:SYNChronize Commands.................................................................................................................304
8.10.3 PROGram:TRANsient Triggers Commands ...................................................................................................307
8.10.4 AUX I/O Calibration Commands ....................................................................................................................309
8.11 IEEE488.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................... 313
8.12 Status and Events Registers................................................................................................................ 317
8.12.1 Status Byte Register (STB)..............................................................................................................................317
8.12.2 Status Event Register (ESR) ............................................................................................................................ 319
8.12.3 SCPI Status Registers ......................................................................................................................................320
9USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................322
9.1Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 322
9.2 Installation ...........................................................................................................................................322
10 LAN Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................324
10.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 324
10.2 Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................................... 324
10.3 Access Control .....................................................................................................................................326
10.3.1 Browser Access Control..................................................................................................................................327
10.3.2 Front Panel Access Control ............................................................................................................................330
10.4 Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................................... 331
10.5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree ..................................................................................................331
10.6 Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 332
10.6.1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface .........................................................................................................332
10.6.2 Status Byte Display .........................................................................................................................................333
10.6.3 Browser Status Bar.........................................................................................................................................333
10.6.4 Operation Manual PDF...................................................................................................................................333
10.7 Source Control Screens....................................................................................................................... 334
10.7.1 Program...........................................................................................................................................................335

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10.7.2 Protections......................................................................................................................................................336
10.7.3 Transient .........................................................................................................................................................337
10.7.4 Program Memory...........................................................................................................................................338
10.7.5 Waveform.......................................................................................................................................................339
10.7.6 Waveform Edit................................................................................................................................................340
10.8 Measurement Screens........................................................................................................................ 343
10.8.1 Monitor...........................................................................................................................................................344
10.8.2 Real-Time Plot.................................................................................................................................................345
10.8.3 Waveform Capture Display............................................................................................................................346
10.8.4 V/I Plot.............................................................................................................................................................347
10.8.5 Data Logger.....................................................................................................................................................348
10.8.6 Scope...............................................................................................................................................................349
10.8.7 Harmonics.......................................................................................................................................................350
10.9 Configuration Screens......................................................................................................................... 351
10.9.1 Unit Settings....................................................................................................................................................352
10.9.2 User Limits....................................................................................................................................................... 353
10.9.3 Ramp Time & Slew Rate.................................................................................................................................354
10.10 System Screens.................................................................................................................................... 355
10.10.1 Error/Event Queue .........................................................................................................................................356
10.10.2 Fault List ..........................................................................................................................................................357
10.10.3 Interface Setup ...............................................................................................................................................358
10.10.4 Access Control.................................................................................................................................................359
10.10.5 Digital & Analog IO’s.......................................................................................................................................360
10.10.6 Unit Information.............................................................................................................................................363
10.10.7 Parallel Units ...................................................................................................................................................364
10.10.8 Memory Browser............................................................................................................................................365
10.10.9 Calibration.......................................................................................................................................................366
10.10.10 Remote Support .............................................................................................................................................367
10.10.11 Firmware Update............................................................................................................................................368
10.11 Additional Functions............................................................................................................................ 368
11 Calibration..............................................................................................................................369
11.1 Calibration Interval.............................................................................................................................. 369
11.2 Closed Case User Calibration.............................................................................................................. 369
11.3 Equipment Required........................................................................................................................... 369
11.4 Calibration Procedures........................................................................................................................ 370
11.4.1 Voltage Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................370
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................371
11.4.3 Voltage Calibration - Gain ..............................................................................................................................372
11.4.4 Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams .....................................................................................................373
11.4.1 Current Calibration Load Values....................................................................................................................374
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Gain .............................................................................................................................. 375
11.4.3 Exit Calibration Mode.....................................................................................................................................375
12 Warnings & Error Messages ...................................................................................................376
12.1 Preface ................................................................................................................................................. 376
12.2 Errors & Warnings Messages in Numeric Order................................................................................376
13 Service and Maintenance .......................................................................................................395
13.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................. 395
13.2 Authorized Service Centers.................................................................................................................396
14 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................397
Index.............................................................................................................................................250

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Table of Tables
Table 3-1: Included Accessories ...........................................................................................................................24
Table 3-2: Remote Control Interface Options ......................................................................................................24
Table 5-1: AC Input Wire Size Table .....................................................................................................................48
Table 5-2: Available AFX Cabinet Options ............................................................................................................76
Table 5-3: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel ( A Versions)......................................79
Table 5-4: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel ( A Versions w GPIB) .........................79
Table 5-5: Standard RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments.................................................................................................80
Table 5-6: GPIB Interface Connector Pin Assignments.........................................................................................81
Table 5-7: Transformer Option Chassis, Rear Panel Connectors..........................................................................93
Table 6-1: Available Menu Keys............................................................................................................................99
Table 6-2: Available Output Parameters on PROGRAM screen..........................................................................101
Table 6-3: Changing Programming Resolution ...................................................................................................104
Table 6-4: PROGRAM screen soft keys ...............................................................................................................107
Table 6-5: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ......................................................................................111
Table 6-6: Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys....................................................................................120
Table 6-7: Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys .............................................................................121
Table 6-8: Available Transient List Parameters ..................................................................................................122
Table 6-9: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 .................................................................................................123
Table 6-10: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d .............................................................................124
Table 6-11: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 ...............................................................................................124
Table 6-12: Available TRANSIENT EDIT screen soft keys ....................................................................................126
Table 6-13: Available TRANSIENT DEBUG screen soft keys ................................................................................126
Table 6-14: Available TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys ..........................................................................127
Table 6-15: Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 1 screen soft keys .......................................................................133
Table 6-16: Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 2 screen soft keys .......................................................................134
Table 6-17: Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys ..........................................................................135
Table 6-18: Available RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ....................................................137
Table 6-19: Available SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ............................................................................139
Table 6-20: Available CSC CONFIGURATION screen soft keys............................................................................139
Table 6-21: Available TRANSIENT SETTINGS screen soft keys............................................................................140
Table 6-22: Available PROGRAMMABLE IMPEDANCE screen soft keys .............................................................141
Table 6-23: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................149
Table 6-24: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................150
Table 6-25: Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys................................................................152
Table 6-26: Available SERIAL INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys......................................................................153
Table 6-27: Available USB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ..........................................................................154
Table 6-28: Available GPIB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys .........................................................................155
Table 6-29: Available UNIT INFORMATION screen soft keys..............................................................................157
Table 6-30: Available PARALLEL UNITS screen soft keys ....................................................................................158
Table 6-31: Available SYSTEM SETTINGS screen soft keys .................................................................................159
Table 6-32: Available CALIBRATION MENU screen soft keys..............................................................................161
Table 6-33: Available FIRMWARE UPDATE screen soft keys ..............................................................................162

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Table 6-34: Available LOGGING TOOL screen soft keys......................................................................................163
Table 7-1: Auxiliary I/O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by DB25 pin number..................................170
Table 7-2: Auxiliary I/O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by Signal Name..........................................171
Table 7-3: Default Analog Output Functions......................................................................................................183
Table 7-4: AUX I/O Analog Input assignable Commands....................................................................................186
Table 7-5: AUX I/O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions...................................................................189
Table 8-1: Available SCPI Command Subsystems...............................................................................................195
Table 8-2: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ......................................................................................256
Table 8-3: Mandatory IEEE488.2 Common Commands .....................................................................................313
Table 8-4: Status Byte Register (STB) .................................................................................................................317
Table 8-5: Status Event Register (ESR)................................................................................................................319
Table 11-1: Required Calibration Equipment .....................................................................................................369
Table 11-2: Setup for Voltage Offset Calibration ...............................................................................................370
Table 11-3: Calibration Load Values by Model and Phase Mode .......................................................................374
Table 12-1: Warnings and Error Messages Listing..............................................................................................394

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Table of Figures
Figure 3-1: AFX Series Model Number Decoder...................................................................................................21
Figure 3-2: AFX Series® Basic Block Diagram........................................................................................................23
Figure 4-1: Output Voltage distortion into full R Load as a function of Frequency..............................................27
Figure 4-2: 1.00Hz ~ 15.00Hz Freq. Range Power Rating in 3 Phs Mode .............................................................28
Figure 4-3: 1200Hz ~ 3000Hz Freq. Range Voltage vs. Current- 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode....................................28
Figure 4-4: 1200Hz ~ 3000Hz Extended Freq. Range Power - 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode .......................................29
Figure 4-5: Current Overload vs. Time..................................................................................................................29
Figure 4-6: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 3 or 2-phase mode. ................................................30
Figure 4-7: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models –1 phase mode. .......................................................30
Figure 4-8: Extended AC Voltage/Current Range, AFX Models –3 or 2 phase mode ..........................................31
Figure 4-9: Extended AC Voltage/Current Range, AFX Models –1 phase mode..................................................31
Figure 4-10: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models- 3 or 2 phase mode. ...............................................32
Figure 4-11: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 1 phase mode.......................................................33
Figure 4-12: Dimension Drawing AFX Series® 15KW Model.................................................................................38
Figure 4-13: Rack Mount Chassis for 6kVA to 15kVA Transformer Option ..........................................................41
Figure 4-14: Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range –3 Phase Mode..................................................................43
Figure 4-15: Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range –1 Phase Mode..................................................................43
Figure 4-1: Model 5L18-36 VI Curve .....................................................................................................................44
Figure 5-2: Exploded view of AFX unit packaging.................................................................................................45
Figure 5-3: Rear Panel Layout...............................................................................................................................48
Figure 5-4: AC Input Terminal Block - Rear Panel.................................................................................................49
Figure 5-5: Grounding Floating Neutral Output ...................................................................................................50
Figure 5-6: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections –Internal Voltage Sense..............................................56
Figure 5-7: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections –External Voltage Sense .............................................57
Figure 5-8: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections –Internal Voltage Sense ............................................59
Figure 5-9: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections –External Voltage Sense............................................60
Figure 5-10: Optional AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor assembly ...................................................................61
Figure 5-11: Single phase Load Output Connections............................................................................................62
Figure 5-12: AFX A Version External Voltage Sense Connector............................................................................64
Figure 5-13: AFX Cabinet Dimensions...................................................................................................................67
Figure 5-14: AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram......................................................................................69
Figure 5-15: WYE Load Connection Diagram........................................................................................................71
Figure 5-16: Delta Load Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................72
Figure 5-17: Single Phase Load Connection Diagram ...........................................................................................73
Figure 5-18: AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences ........................................................................75
Figure 5-19: Cabinet -OCS Option Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................................76
Figure 5-20: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel ( L Versions)...................................78
Figure 5-21: Remote Inhibit Control Screen .........................................................................................................82
Figure 5-22: Remote Inhibit Pins on DB9..............................................................................................................82
Figure 5-23: AFX Series® Rear Panel Layout .........................................................................................................83
Figure 5-24: Parallel Mode Bus Connections using parallel bus cable .................................................................86
Figure 5-25: Multi-Cabinet Parallel Configuration Output Wiring - 3 Phase ........................................................87
Figure 5-26: Rack Mount Chassis for 6kVA to 15kVA Transformer Option ..........................................................89
Figure 5-27: Interconnections between AFX Power Sourec and Transformer Option Chassis ............................94

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Figure 6-1: AFX Series® Front Panel View.............................................................................................................95
Figure 6-2: PROGRAM Screen.............................................................................................................................101
Figure 6-3: Three Phase AC mode Default Phase Rotation ................................................................................102
Figure 6-4: Three Phase AC mode Reversed Phase Rotation .............................................................................103
Figure 6-5: Phase Mode Data Entry Status Field ................................................................................................105
Figure 6-6: Waveform with no Smoothing Filter Applied...................................................................................112
Figure 6-7: Same Waveform with maximum smoothing Filter Applied .............................................................112
Figure 6-8: Enable Vac extended operating range to 312Vac ............................................................................116
Figure 6-9: Three Phase Measurement Screens.................................................................................................118
Figure 6-10: Single Phase Measurement Screens for Phase A and B .................................................................118
Figure 6-11: Voltage Transient Example 1..........................................................................................................123
Figure 6-12: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d ............................................................................124
Figure 6-13: Blank TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen ..............................................................................................125
Figure 6-14: TRANSIENT VIEW Edit Mode ..........................................................................................................125
Figure 6-15: TRANSIENT Debug mode screen ....................................................................................................126
Figure 6-16: Transient shown in STEP Mode......................................................................................................128
Figure 6-17: Transient shown in SEGMENT Mode..............................................................................................128
Figure 6-18: Available User Waveforms in Transients........................................................................................129
Figure 6-19: USER LIMIT SETTINGS Screen .........................................................................................................135
Figure 6-20: RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen..................................................................................136
Figure 6-21: PROGRAM MEMORY screen...........................................................................................................138
Figure 6-22: CSC CONFIGURATION screen .........................................................................................................139
Figure 6-23: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 1 ..................................................................................................................144
Figure 6-24: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 2 ..................................................................................................................144
Figure 6-25: ERROR & EVENT QUEUE Screen .....................................................................................................146
Figure 6-26: FAULT INFORMATION screen.........................................................................................................146
Figure 6-27: INTERFACE SETUP Screen...............................................................................................................147
Figure 6-28: ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP Screen .............................................................................................151
Figure 6-29: SERIAL INTERFCE SETUP Screen .....................................................................................................153
Figure 6-30: USB INTERFACE SETUP Screen .......................................................................................................154
Figure 6-31: USB INTERFACE SETUP Screen .......................................................................................................155
Figure 6-32: REMOTE INHIBIT Setup Screen.......................................................................................................156
Figure 6-33: UNIT INFORMATION Screen...........................................................................................................157
Figure 6-34: PARALLEL UNITS Screen .................................................................................................................158
Figure 6-35: SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen...............................................................................................................159
Figure 6-36: EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGMENT Screen ...................................................................................160
Figure 6-37: CALIBRATION MENU Screen...........................................................................................................161
Figure 6-38: FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen ...........................................................................................................162
Figure 6-39: REMOTE SUPPORT Screen..............................................................................................................163
Figure 6-40: Remote Support REPORT Screen....................................................................................................163
Figure 7-1: Rear Panel AUX I/O DB25 Connector Location.................................................................................168
Figure 7-2: DB25 Connector AUX I/O Pin Locations ...........................................................................................169
Figure 7-3: External Trigger Input Timing...........................................................................................................174
Figure 7-4: External Sync Input Pulses................................................................................................................175
Figure 7-5: External Sync Input Sync Status Indication ......................................................................................176
Figure 7-6: External Sync Input Sync Lost Status Indication...............................................................................176

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Figure 7-7: Transient Trigger Output Pulse ........................................................................................................178
Figure 7-8: Function Strobe Output Pulse ..........................................................................................................178
Figure 7-9: Phase A Zero Phase Sync Output Pulse ............................................................................................179
Figure 8-1: Energy Saving Modes and Output Commands State Diagram .........................................................211
Figure 8-2: Status Byte Logical Model ................................................................................................................318
Figure 8-3: Standard Event Register (ESR) Model ..............................................................................................319
Figure 8-4: SCPI Status Registers Model.............................................................................................................321
Figure 9-1: PPST USB Drivers visible in Windows Device Manager ....................................................................323
Figure 10-1: LXI Web Server Home Screen.........................................................................................................325
Figure 10-2: ACCESS CONTROL Dialog Screen ....................................................................................................327
Figure 10-3: Remote Access Control Request Dialog .........................................................................................328
Figure 10-4: Remote Access Control IP Filter screen..........................................................................................329
Figure 10-5: Waveform Edit defined using 4 data points...................................................................................341
Figure 10-6: Waveform Edit defined using 16 data points.................................................................................341
Figure 11-1: Voltage Calibration Equipment Setup –1 or 3 Phase Mode –Phase A..........................................372
Figure 11-2: Current Calibration Equipment Setup –3 Phase Mode –Phase A.................................................373
Figure 11-3: Current Calibration Equipment Setup –1 Phase Mode .................................................................374

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1Contact Information
AMERICA / CANADA
Pacific Power Source
17692 Fitch
Irvine, CA 92614
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
EUROPE
Caltest Instruments Ltd.
4 Riverside Business Centre
Walnut Tree Close Guildford Surrey, GU1 4UG
Guildford
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CHINA
PPST Shanghai Co. Ltd.
4 floors , building 2, No. 2185 Lai Fang Road
Jiu Ting Town, Song Jiang District
Shanghai 201615
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://pacificpower.com

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2Safety & Warranty Information
2.1 Limited Warranty
Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) warrants each unit to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. For the period of two (2) years from the date of shipment to the purchaser,
PPS will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any unit returned to the PPS 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, PPS 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
PPS 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. PPS 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 PPS 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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2.4 Safety Notices
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument. Pacific Power Source assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
WARNING: CLASS 1 INSTRUMENT
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The
protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the
operation instructions.
AVERTISSEMENT: APPAREIL CLASSE 1
Cet produit est un appareil Classe 1 (avec terre de protection). Les dispositifs de sécurité de ce
produit peuvent être altérés si le produit est utilisé d´une manière non spécifiée dans le manuel
d´utilisation.
WARNING: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2
environments only. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 80% for
temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C and at altitudes of
up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and
ambient operating temperature range.
AVERTISSEMENT: CONDITIONS ENVIRONNEMENTALES
Cet appareil est destiné à une utilisation intérieure dans une installation de catégorie II, degré de
pollution 2. Il est conçu pour fonctionner sous humidité relative maximale de 80%, pour des
températures allant jusqu´à 31°C, diminuant linéairement jusqu´à 50% d´humidité relative à 40°C
et à des altitudes allant jusqu´à 2000 m. Se reporter aux tableaux de spécifications pour les
exigences en terme de tension secteur et plage de temperature ambiante de fonctionnement.

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CAUTION: BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product AC input specifications noted on the model tag matches the available
utility line voltage and frequency.
ATTENTION: AVANT DE METTRE SOUS TENSION
Vérifier que les spécifications de tension d´alimentation de l´équipement notées sur l´étiquette
sont bien compatibles avec la tension et fréquence secteur disponibles.
SAFETY NOTICE: GROUNDING
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). To
minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis or cabinet must be connected to an electrical
safety ground. The instrument must be connected to the AC power supply mains through a
properly rated three phase power cable with protective earth (L1-L2-L3-E). Any interruption of
the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause
a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and
must be properly grounded to minimize electric shock hazard. Operation at line voltages or
frequencies in excess of those stated on the model type plate may cause leakage currents in
excess of 5.0 mA peak.
REGLE DE SECURITE: MISE A LA TERRE
Ce produit est un équipement de Classe 1 (muni d´une borne de mise à la terre). Pour minimiser
le risque de choc électrique, le châssis de l´appareil ou de l´armoire/rack doit impérativement
être relié à une terre de sécurité électrique. L´appareil doit être branché sur le secteur
d'alimentation électrique à courant alternatif par un câble d'alimentation triphasé approprié avec
terre de protection (L1-L2-L3-PE). Toute interruption de la mise à la terre de protection ou de
déconnexion de la borne de terre causera un risque de choc électrique qui pourrait entraîner des
blessures.
Cet appareil peut être équipé d'un filtre secteur pour réduire les interférences
électromagnétiques et doit être correctement mis à la terre afin de minimiser le risque de choc
électrique. Le fonctionnement sous tensions et fréquences supérieures à celles indiquées sur
l´étiquette peut provoquer des courants de fuite de plus de 5,0 mA peak.

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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER SOUS ATMOSPHERE
EXPLOSIVE
Ne pas faire fonctionner l´appareil en presence de gaz ou vapeurs inflammables.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified service personnel. Do not replace components with
power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the
power cable removed. This includes the AC Input terminals which may have residual voltage due
to internal charged capacitors. Always allow 15 mins after removal of input power before
touching anything to allow these voltages to discharge. To avoid injuries, always disconnect
power, discharge circuits and remove external voltage sources before touching components.
AVERTISSEMENT: TENIR A l´ECART DE CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION
Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas retirer les capots de l'appareil. Le remplacement des composants
et les ajustements internes doivent être et ne peuvent être effectués que par un personnel
qualifié. Ne pas remplacer les composants avec câble d'alimentation connecté sur le secteur. Sous
certaines conditions, des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister même avec le câble
d'alimentation retiré. Ceci inclut les bornes d'entrée CA qui peuvent avoir une tension résiduelle
due aux condensateurs chargés internes. Toujours laisser 15 minutes après la suppression de la
puissance d'entrée avant de toucher quoi que ce soit pour permettre à ces tensions de se
décharger. Pour éviter les blessures, toujours débrancher le cable d´alimentation, décharger les
circuits électriques et débrancher les sources de tension externes avant de toucher les
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WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY
INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Pacific Power
Source Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against
unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS REMPLACER DE PIECES ET DE
COMPOSANTS –NE PAS MODIFIER L´EQUIPEMENT
En raison d'introduction de dangers supplémentaires, ne pas installer des pièces de rechange et
ne pas effectuer de modification de l´équipement non autorisés. Retourner l'appareil à un bureau
de ventes et services Pacific Power Source pour le service et la réparation afin d´assurer le
maintien des caractéristiques de sécurité. Les appareils qui semblent endommagés ou défectueux
doivent être rendus inopérants et protégés contre le fonctionnement involontaire jusqu'à ce
qu'ils puissent être réparés par un personnel qualifié.
CAUTION: INSTRUMENT LOCATION
Do not position this instrument in such a way as to block easy access to any mains disconnect
device or in any way that makes it difficult to operate the mains disconnect device.
ATTENTION: EMPLACEMENT DE L´APPAREIL
Ne pas placer cet appareil de manière à bloquer l'accès facile à tout débranchement du réseau
électrique ou d'une façon qui rende difficile l´opération de débranchement du réseau électrique.