Chroma 63610-80-20 Owner's manual

Programmable DC Electronic Load
63600 Series
Operation & Programming
Manual
Version 2.2
July 2017

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Legal Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Chroma ATE INC. shall not be held liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,
or use of this material.
CHROMA ATE INC.
66 Huaya 1st Road, Guishan, Taoyuan 33383, Taiwan
Copyright Notices. Copyright 2008 Chroma ATE INC., all rights reserved. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation of this document without prior written permission is prohibited,
except as allowed under the copyright laws.

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Warranty
All of Chroma’s instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly
or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma’s
obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in
Chroma’s sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned
to the factory or to an authorized service center. Purchaser is responsible for the shipping
and cost of the service item to Chroma factory or service center. Shipment should not be
made without prior authorization by Chroma.
This warranty does not apply to any products repaired or altered by persons not authorized
by Chroma, or not in accordance with instructions furnished by Chroma. If the instrument is
defective as a result of misuse, improper repair, or abnormal conditions or operations, repairs
will be billed at cost.
Chroma assumes no responsibility for its product being used in a hazardous or dangerous
manner either alone or in conjunction with other equipment. High voltage used in some
instruments may be dangerous if misused. Special disclaimers apply to these instruments.
Chroma assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damages and in any
event, Chroma’s liability for breach of warranty under any contract or otherwise, shall not
exceed the purchase price of the specific instrument shipped and against which a claim is
made.
Any recommendations made by Chroma regarding the use of its products are based upon
tests believed to be reliable; Chroma makes no warranty of the results to be obtained. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or
person is authorized to represent or assume for Chroma any liability in connection with the
sale of our products other than set forth herein.
CHROMA ATE INC.
66 Huaya 1st Road, Guishan,
Taoyuan 33383, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.chromaate.com

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Material Contents Declaration
The recycling label shown on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in
the product as the table listed below.
: See <Table 1>.
: See <Table 2>.
<Table 1>
Part Name
Hazardous Substances
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent
Chromium
Polybrominated
Biphenyls/
Polybromodiphenyl
Ethers
Selected Phthalates
Group
Pb
Hg
Cd
Cr6+
PBB/PBDE
DEHP/BBP/DBP/DIBP
PCBA O O O O O O
CHASSIS O O O O O O
ACCESSORY O O O O O O
PACKAGE O O O O O O
“O” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold
level specified in the standards of SJ/T
-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU.
“
” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T
-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU.
Remarks:
The CE marking on product is a declaration of product compliance with EU
Directive 2011/65/EU.
Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-
being. When replacing old appliances with new one, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliances for disposal at least for free of charge.

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<Table 2>
Part Name
Hazardous Substances
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent
Chromium
Polybrominated
Biphenyls/
Polybromodiphenyl
Ethers
Selected Phthalates
Group
Pb
Hg
Cd
Cr6+
PBB/PBDE
DEHP/BBP/DBP/DIBP
PCBA O O O O O
CHASSIS O O O O O
ACCESSORY O O O O O
PACKAGE O O O O O O
“O” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold
level specified in the standards of SJ/T
-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU..
“
” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T
-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU..
1.
Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however,
most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
2.
The environment-friendly usage period of the product is assumed under the operating
environment specified in each product’s specification.
Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-
being. When replacing old appliances with new one, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliances for disposal at least for free of charge.

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Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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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 specific
WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the power is set to match the rated input of this power
supply.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent an electric
shock before turning on the power.
NECESSITY OF PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Never cut off the internal or external protective grounding wire, or
disconnect the wiring of protective grounding terminal. Doing so will
cause a potential shock hazard that may bring injury to a person.
FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type
(normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired
fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a shock or
fire hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. The instrument should be used in an environment of good
ventilation.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT
Operating personnel must not remove the cover of the instrument.
Component replacement and internal adjustment can be done only by
qualified service personnel.

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Safety Symbols
DANGER – High voltage.
Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to the
instrument, the operator must refer to the explanation in the
instruction manual.
High temperature: This symbol indicates the temperature is
hazardous to human beings. Do not touch it to avoid any personal
injury.
Protective grounding terminal: This symbol indicates that the
terminal must be connected to ground before operation of the
equipment to protect against electrical shock in case of a fault.
Functional grounding: To identify an earth (ground) terminal in
cases where the protective ground is not explicitly stated. This symbol
indicates the power connector does not provide grounding.
Frame or chassis: To identify a frame or chassis terminal.
Alternating Current (AC)
Direct Current (DC) / Alternating Current (AC)
Direct Current (DC)
Push-on/Push-off power switch
The WARNING sign highlights an essential operating or maintenance
procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which if not strictly
observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long term
health hazards.
The CAUTION sign highlights an essential operating or maintenance
procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
The Notice sign highlights an essential operating or maintenance
procedure, condition, or statement.
WARNING
CAUTION

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Revision History
The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision.
Date
Version
Revised Sections
Feb. 2008
1.0
Complete this manual.
Sep. 2008
1.1
Modify the description of section “Protection Features” in the chapter
of “Operation Overview.”
Modify the following sections in the chapter of “Local Operation”:
–“Setting Dynamic Load Frequency Sweep Value
” for setting slew
rate.
–“Setup of Current Interrupt Function” for setting Load On Time.
–“Setup of Program Sequences Function” for selecting range.
Add the following chapters:
–“Remote Operation”
–“Status Reporting”
Mar. 2009
1.2
Correct the errors in the manual.
Add the following sections:
−“Load ALL RUN” and “Sine Wave Dynamic” in the chapter of
“Operation Overview.”
−“Sine Wave Dynamic” in the chapter of “Local Operation.”
−“Selecting the LAN Type to be Connected”, “Setting Network
Parameter (IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway)”, “Confirming Network
Connection is Successful” and “Communicating with
Instruments” in the chapter of “Remote Operation.”
Apr. 2010
1.3
Add the followings:
−Digitizing function.
−63600-2 Pin Assignments of the System I/O Port Connector.
−63600-1 Pin Assignments of the System I/O Port Connector.
−Description of SYNCW.
−63600-1 & 63600-2 mainframe layout dimensions.
−63610-80-20 & 63640-80-80 outlines.
−63600-1 mainframe outline.
−63600-2 specification.
−63610-80-20, 63630-80-60, 63640-80-80 Constant Impedance
Mode specification.
Modify the followings:
−63600-1 Input Rating specification.
−63610-80-20, 63630-80-60, 63640-80-80 specification (Power,
CR Mode range, Voltage read back accuracy, Others & Note
3.)
Correct the following errors:
−CONFigure:ALLRun
−DIGitizing:WAVeform:DATA?
−FETCh:AH?
−FETCh:WH?
−System Bus Port: 8-pin connector to 10-pin connector.
May 2012
1.4
Add the following:
−CE Declaration for model 63600-1, 63600-2 & 63630-600-15.
−Diagram for standard package and accessories list.
−
Specification of new model 63630-600-15.

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−Caution for securing binding post.
−Caution for Timing Measurement Function.
−Definition of minimum drive current for Ext. Wave.
−Configuration list on the panel for factory default.
−“Verification” and “Appendix A” new chapters.
Modify the following:
−
Program sequence flow chart.
Dec. 2012
1.5
Add “MPP Tracker” section in the chapter of “Local Operation.”
Modify the Input Rating specification for model 63600-1, 63600-2
and 63600-5.
Mar. 2013
1.6
Add the following:
−“User Defined Waveform” section in the chapter of “Local
Operation.”
−Appendix “How to Use 63600 UDW to Download Softpanel.”
Modify the following in the chapter of “Remote Operation”:
−“ADVANCE Subsystem”
−“CONFIGURE Subsystem”
−“FETCH Subsystem”
−“MODE Subsystem”
−“SYSTEM Subsystem”
Aug. 2013
1.7
Update the CE Declaration.
Feb. 2014
1.8
Update the CE Declaration.
Modify “Digitizing Function” section in the chapter of “Operation
Overview.”
Add a Notice in the section of “Remote Sensing Connections.”
Add the contents of “Select the current range” in the section of
“Setting CR Values.”
Modify the syntax description in the sections of “CONFIGURE
Subsystem”, “DIGITIZING Subsystem” and “RESISTANCE
Subsystem.
Jul. 2014
1.9
Add specifications and the related information of Model 63601-5 in
the manual.
Feb. 2015
2.0
Add the following:
−Specifications and related information of Model 63640-150-60
in the manual.
−“LVP” related information in the section of “Protection
Features.”
−Operating conditions in CR mode.
Oct. 2016
2.1
Update CE “Declaration of Conformity”.
Update the specification tables in the following sections for “CV
Mode Verification” under the chapter of “Verification”:
−“Checking High Voltage Range”.
−“Checking Medium Voltage Range”.
−“Checking Low Voltage Range”.
Jul. 2017
2.2
Update “Material Contents Declaration” and CE “Declaration of
Conformity”.
Update the accessory list and icon in “Inspection” section.
Add example to “CP Mode Verification” in the chapter of
“Verification”.
Add Ext Wave_Bandwidth to Dynamic CC Mode in “Specifications”
section.

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Table of Contents
1. General Information.................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Description.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Key Features Overview.......................................................................................1-5
1.3.1 Mainframe...................................................................................................1-5
1.3.2 Load............................................................................................................1-5
1.4 Specifications......................................................................................................1-6
1.5 Dimension Outline of 63600 Series................................................................... 1-15
2. Installation ................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Inspection ...........................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Explanation of Taking Apart................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Installing the Modules .........................................................................................2-3
2.4.1 Channel Number......................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Installing the Mainframe...................................................................................... 2-5
2.5.1 Line Voltage................................................................................................2-5
2.5.2 Turn-On Self-Test ....................................................................................... 2-6
2.6 Application Connection ....................................................................................... 2-7
2.6.1 Load Connections .......................................................................................2-7
2.6.2 Remote Sensing Connections..................................................................... 2-9
2.6.3 Parallel Connections ................................................................................. 2-10
2.6.4 Multi-Mainframe Connections.................................................................... 2-10
2.7 Remote Control Connection.............................................................................. 2-11
2.8 GPIB Card Setup.............................................................................................. 2-11
2.9 Ethernet Card Setup......................................................................................... 2-12
3. Operation Overview.................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Front Panel Description.......................................................................................3-2
3.3 Rear Panel Description.......................................................................................3-3
3.4 Local/Remote Control ......................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................ 3-6
3.5.1 Constant Current Mode...............................................................................3-6
3.5.2 Constant Resistance Mode ....................................................................... 3-10
3.5.3 Constant Voltage Mode............................................................................. 3-11
3.5.4 Constant Power Mode............................................................................... 3-12
3.5.5 Constant Impedance Mode ....................................................................... 3-13
3.6 Load ALL RUN.................................................................................................. 3-13
3.7 Measurements.................................................................................................. 3-13
3.8 Slew Rate & Minimum Transient Time.............................................................. 3-14
3.9 Start/Stop Sink Current..................................................................................... 3-14
3.10 Short On/Off...................................................................................................... 3-16
3.11 Digitizing Function............................................................................................. 3-16
3.12 Timing Measurement Function.......................................................................... 3-17
3.13 Sine Wave Dynamic.......................................................................................... 3-18
3.14 OCP Test Function ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.15 Program Sequences Function........................................................................... 3-19
3.16 Load On/Off...................................................................................................... 3-19
3.17 Protection Features........................................................................................... 3-19
3.18 Save/Recall Setting........................................................................................... 3-23
3.19 External Waveform Control............................................................................... 3-24

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3.20 Voltage & Current Monitor................................................................................. 3-24
4. Local Operation ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Front Panel Keys & Indicators............................................................................. 4-2
4.2.1 Front Panel Keys & Indicators of the Mainframe.......................................... 4-2
4.2.2 Front Panel Keys and Indicators of the Load Module .................................. 4-3
4.3 Selecting the Channel for a Dual Channel Module.............................................. 4-7
4.4 Setting Operation Mode of Static Load................................................................ 4-7
4.4.1 Setting the Operation Mode......................................................................... 4-8
4.4.2 Setting CC Values....................................................................................... 4-8
4.4.3 Setting CR Values..................................................................................... 4-10
4.4.4 Setting CV Values..................................................................................... 4-12
4.4.5 Setting CP Values..................................................................................... 4-14
4.4.6 Setting CZ Values..................................................................................... 4-16
4.5 Setting Operation Mode of Dynamic Load......................................................... 4-17
4.5.1 Setting the Operation Mode to CC Mode................................................... 4-17
4.5.2 Select the Operation Mode of Dynamic Load ............................................ 4-18
4.5.3 Setting Dynamic Load Values ................................................................... 4-18
4.5.4 Setting Dynamic Load Frequency Sweep Values...................................... 4-20
4.6 Setting the Advance Function ........................................................................... 4-23
4.6.1 Setup of Timing Measurement Function.................................................... 4-23
4.6.2 Setup of Sine Wave Dynamic Function ..................................................... 4-25
4.6.3 Setup of OCP Test Function...................................................................... 4-25
4.6.4 Setup of Program Sequences Function..................................................... 4-27
4.6.5 Running the Program Sequences Function............................................... 4-33
4.6.6 MPP Tracker............................................................................................. 4-33
4.6.7 User Defined Waveform............................................................................ 4-35
4.7 Setting the Configuration................................................................................... 4-35
4.7.1 Setup of System Configuration.................................................................. 4-36
4.7.2 Setup of Specification................................................................................ 4-39
4.7.3 Setup of REMOTE..................................................................................... 4-40
4.7.4 Setup of Parallel........................................................................................ 4-42
4.7.5 Setup of Synchronous Dynamic Mode....................................................... 4-43
4.7.6 Recall Factory Default............................................................................... 4-44
4.7.7 Display Model Information......................................................................... 4-46
4.7.8 Setup of Digitizing Function....................................................................... 4-47
4.8 Recalling Files .................................................................................................. 4-49
4.9 Saving File/Default............................................................................................ 4-49
4.10 Going To Local ................................................................................................. 4-49
4.10.1 Lock Operation.......................................................................................... 4-49
4.11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port........................................................................ 4-50
4.12 System Bus Port............................................................................................... 4-50
4.13 Connecting the System I/O Port........................................................................ 4-50
4.14 Using the Synchronous Cable........................................................................... 4-54
5. Remote Operation..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 General Introduction ........................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 GPIB Address ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 GPIB Capability of the Electronic Load........................................................ 5-1
5.1.3 USB in Remote Control............................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4 Ethernet in Remote Control......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4.1 Selecting the LAN Type to be Connected............................................ 5-3
5.1.4.2 Setting Network Parameter (IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway)..................... 5-5
5.1.4.3 Confirming Network Connection is Successful................................... 5-10

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5.1.4.4 Communicating with Instruments....................................................... 5-11
5.2 Introduction to Programming............................................................................. 5-16
5.2.1 Basic Definition ......................................................................................... 5-16
5.2.2 Numerical Data Formats............................................................................ 5-17
5.2.3 Character Data Formats............................................................................ 5-18
5.2.4 Arbitrary Block Data Format...................................................................... 5-18
5.2.5 Separators and Terminators...................................................................... 5-19
5.3 Language Dictionary......................................................................................... 5-20
5.3.1 Common Commands ................................................................................ 5-20
5.3.2 Specific Commands .................................................................................. 5-24
5.3.2.1 ABORT Subsystem ........................................................................... 5-24
5.3.2.2 ADVANCE Subsystem....................................................................... 5-25
5.3.2.3 CHANNEL Subsystem....................................................................... 5-37
5.3.2.4 CONFIGURE Subsystem .................................................................. 5-39
5.3.2.5 CURRENT Subsystem ...................................................................... 5-47
5.3.2.6 DIGITIZING Subsystem..................................................................... 5-55
5.3.2.7 FETCH Subsystem............................................................................ 5-59
5.3.2.8 IMPEDANCE Subsystem................................................................... 5-63
5.3.2.9 LOAD Subsystem.............................................................................. 5-65
5.3.2.10 MEASURE Subsystem...................................................................... 5-67
5.3.2.11 MODE Subsystem............................................................................. 5-69
5.3.2.12 POWER Subsystem .......................................................................... 5-70
5.3.2.13 PROGRAM Subsystem ..................................................................... 5-72
5.3.2.14 RESISTANCE Subsystem................................................................. 5-78
5.3.2.15 RUN Subsystem................................................................................ 5-80
5.3.2.16 SHOW Subsystem............................................................................. 5-80
5.3.2.17 SYNCHRONOUS Subsystem............................................................ 5-81
5.3.2.18 SPECIFICATION Subsystem............................................................. 5-82
5.3.2.19 STATUS Subsystem.......................................................................... 5-86
5.3.2.20 VOLTAGE Subsystem....................................................................... 5-90
5.3.2.21 SYSTEM Subsystem......................................................................... 5-92
6. Status Reporting....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Register Information in Common......................................................................... 6-1
6.2.1 Channel Status............................................................................................ 6-3
6.2.2 Channel Summary....................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.3 Questionable Status.................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.4 Output Queue..............................................................................................6-4
6.2.5 Standard Event Status ................................................................................ 6-5
6.2.6 Status Byte Register.................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.7 Service Request Enable Register................................................................ 6-6
7. Verification................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Equipment Required........................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Performance Tests..............................................................................................7-1
7.3.1 CC Mode Verification ..................................................................................7-1
7.3.1.1 Checking High Current Range............................................................. 7-2
7.3.1.2 Checking Medium Current Range........................................................ 7-3
7.3.1.3 Checking Low Current Range.............................................................. 7-4
7.3.2 CR Mode Verification ..................................................................................7-5
7.3.2.1 Checking High ohm Range.................................................................. 7-5
7.3.2.2 Checking Medium ohm Range............................................................. 7-6
7.3.2.3 Checking Low ohm Range.................................................................. 7-7

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7.3.3 CV Mode Verification................................................................................... 7-7
7.3.3.1 Checking High Voltage Range............................................................. 7-7
7.3.3.2 Checking Medium Voltage Range ....................................................... 7-8
7.3.3.3 Checking Low Voltage Range.............................................................. 7-9
7.3.4 CP Mode Verification................................................................................... 7-9
7.3.4.1 Checking High Power Range............................................................. 7-10
7.3.4.2 Checking Medium Power Range ....................................................... 7-10
7.3.4.3 Checking Low Power Range.............................................................. 7-11
7.3.5 Dynamic & Slew Rate Circuit Test............................................................. 7-12
7.3.5.1 Checking Dynamic Constant Current High Range............................. 7-13
7.3.5.2 Checking Dynamic Constant Current Medium Range........................ 7-13
7.3.5.3 Checking Dynamic Constant Current Low Range.............................. 7-14
Appendix A Precautions for Loading Battery..........................................................A-1
A.1 Measures for Improvement .................................................................................A-2
A.1.1 Additional Protection Switch........................................................................A-2
A.1.2 Operation....................................................................................................A-3
Appendix B How to Use 63600 UDW to Download Soft Panel................................B-1