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F6000 Control Panel User Guide:
Version 2

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................iii
Structure of This Manual .............................................................................................................................. iii
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................................... iii
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .....................................................................................................................iv
1. Introducing the F6000 Control Panel ........................................................1-1
Introducing F6000 CP_V.2 ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
About F6000 CP_V.2 Setup........................................................................................................................ 1-2
Using the F6000 CP_V.2 Setup Display...................................................................................................... 1-3
2. Operations with F6000 Control Panel_V.2 ................................................2-1
Source Table .............................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Source Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Ramp/Set Sources....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Changing Sources................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Changing Parameters........................................................................................................................... 2-6
Using the Control Arrows .................................................................................................................... 2-6
Using Mode and Ramp/Delta Step....................................................................................................... 2-7
Using Store and Recall ........................................................................................................................ 2-7
Input and Output Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 2-7
Logic and Timer Settings ............................................................................................................................ 2-9
Inputs Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Outputs Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Timers Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 2-13
Notes Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 2-18
Timers...................................................................................................................................................... 2-19
Timing Status..................................................................................................................................... 2-19
Timer Controls................................................................................................................................... 2-19
Measurement Units ........................................................................................................................... 2-20
Phasor Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 2-20
Scale Factors ..................................................................................................................................... 2-21
Fault Rotate ....................................................................................................................................... 2-21
Multiple Phasors ................................................................................................................................ 2-22
Angle Reference ................................................................................................................................ 2-24
Battery Simulator...................................................................................................................................... 2-25
Saving the F6000 Control Panel_V.2 Configuration.................................................................................. 2-26

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Summary ..................................................................................................................................................2-26
Appendix A. Software Maintenance ..............................................................A-1
Flash Loader .............................................................................................................................................. A-1
Loading New Firmware....................................................................................................................... A-2
Communications Parameters............................................................................................................... A-2
Flashload Failure Recovery Techniques............................................................................................... A-3
Key Code Update ...................................................................................................................................... A-5
Appendix B. Ethernet Communications .........................................................B-1
Connecting the Control PC to the F6150 ................................................................................................... B-2
Configuring the Control PC........................................................................................................................ B-3
Set the F6000 IP Address ........................................................................................................................... B-7

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Preface
The sections below explain how the book is organized and the conventions it uses.
Structure of This Manual
This user guide consists of three chapters and two appendices:
Chapter 1 “Introducing the F6000 Control Panel”
Chapter 1 gives an overview of F6000 Control Panel_V.2 software
application.
Chapter 2 “Operations with F6000 Control Panel_V.2”
Chapter 2 explains the settings and controls of the F6000 Control
Panel_V.2 application software package and its virtual front panel and
associated displays.
Appendix A “Firmware Maintenance”
Appendix A explains how to update F6150 firmware using the Flash
Loader. Also discussed is how to enable pre-installed options.
Appendix B “Configuring Windows for Ethernet Communications”
Appendix B explains how to assign an IP address to the control PC for
purposes of communicating on a private internet. Also discussed is how
to change the IP address of the F6150 instrument.
NOTE The software application package “F6000 Control Panel_V.2” was formerly
referred to as the “F6000 ProTesT Control Panel.”
Document Conventions
The following conventions serve to distinguish various references in the text:
• Displays, menu selections, and items on pick lists are shown in italics type. Section
names on the Control Panel, labels on the instrument front panel, and other labels are
shown in italics.
• Items in a display that the user can click appear in bold.
• The terms “F6000 Control Panel_V.2” and “F6CP_V.2” are used interchangeably.
• Unless expressly stated otherwise, the F6150A instrument is also assumed whenever the
F6150 instrument is designated.

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
COMPLIANCE The CE icon signifies that the equipment complies with CE requirements.
WARNING The WARNING icon signifies information that denotes a potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
GROUND Protective Earth Ground symbol.
NOTE The Note icon signifies a cautionary statement, an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
Instrument damage may occur if not followed.
VOLTAGE Hazardous voltage: risk of shock or injury.
ESD The ESD Susceptibility icon signifies that the equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
Instrument damage may occur if proper handling methods are not followed.

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1. Introducing the F6000 Control Panel
This chapter introduces the F6000 Control Panel Ver2 application software and provides an
overview on how to use the Setup window to configure the system before opening the F6000
Control Panel.
Introducing F6000 CP_V.2
The F6000 Control Panel_V.2 (Figure 1.1) manage the power system simulator from a computer
connected to the instrument’s front panel (either a F6150 or F6150A). They configure and control
the instrument’s voltage sources, current sources, logic inputs, and logic outputs. Each F6000
Control Panel emulates front panel controls. They also employ flexible data entry procedures to
accommodate the wide range of test configurations possible. The F6000 Control Panel’s intuitive
controls can be used to check a transducer without an elaborate test plan.
Figure 1.1 Front Panel from F6000 Control Panel _V.2 Application

About F6000 CP_V.2 Setup
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About F6000 CP_V.2 Setup
Using Setup (Figure 1.2), you can configure options such as:
• Default database
• System frequency
• Time delay for auto run
• Default Control Panel
• Communication mode - Serial (COM port and baud rate)
• Ethernet (IP Address) for interacting with the test instrument
• Control Panel Simulation selection option
NOTE Setup is not accessible when a Control Panel is open.
Figure 1.2 F6000 CP_V.2 Setup Display

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Using the F6000 CP_V.2 Setup Display
At the Setup screen (see Figure 1.2), configure the F6000 CP_V.2 software to communicate with
the F6150 instrument. Open the Setup display as follows:
1. Click Setup in the F6000 CP_V.2 menu bar.
2. Select F6 as the default instrument.
The features of the F6000 CP_V.2 Setup window are described below.
Default Files
Default Engine Sybase Anywhere DB on the Sequel Server.
Default Database Enter the correct path of the default location of the database you are
using.
Characteristic Database Have your user-defined database characteristics stored for testing
purposes
System Frequency Enter the default setting for System Frequency for either 50 Hz or 60
Hz. This setting is used as the base frequency for sources when the
F6000 Control panel opens.
Autorun Delay Enter the Autorun Delay time between tests in a Test Plan. Use this
setting to allow macros to reset fully between Macros, and to allow
visual inspection of a Test Result. Recommended value is 3-5 seconds.
Save Results in Autorun
Select this checkbox if you want your Autorun results to be saved.
Automatically Save results
Auto Run results are automatically saved.
Source Name Scheme Allows you to select the source scheme you desire. Click the scroll
button to view your choices.
F6 Instrument frame
Serial and Ethernet Radio buttons: Pick either Serial or Ethernet to communicate with the
F6150 Instrument through either the RS-232 serial or Ethernet ports.
Comm Port Dropdown list: Select the appropriate port for your system. Your
choices are COM1 to COM3. If the computer does not communicate
with the F6150 Instrument on COM1, make sure the communications
port in the Setup display matches the port assigned in Windows.
Baud Rate Dropdown list: The baud rate for serial port communication is fixed
at57,600 baud per second.
IP Address Box: If the computer communicates with the F6150 through the
Ethernet port, enter the IP address of the instrument in the IP Address
field of the F6000 CP_V.2 Setup display. The IP address appears in the
Instrument Display on the front panel when the instrument is turned on
and the firmware boots up.
Slave Addr When using F6000 CP_V.2 and you are communicating over the
Ethernet, the Slav Addr is the IP address of the F6300.

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Control Panel Simulation
Checkbox: Select this if you want to run the Control Panel in a
simulated mode. Simulator mode is useful for training and for
configuring tests that will be conducted at a later time. If the computer
is not connected to an instrument, or if the instrument is switched off,
operate the Control Panel in simulator mode.
Battery Off on Macro Abort
Checkbox: Select this if you want the battery to turn off upon an
aborted test.
NOTE Check Battery Off on Macro Abort to always turn BT off with AC sources
Paste Test Results? Select whether to copy Test Plans or test results.
• Yes means always copy Test Results.
• No means never copy Test Results.
• Prompt User means to ask the user every time for the
recommended choice.
Power System Model Source Name Scheme
Allows you to select a specific source scheme. Click the scroll button to
view the six available choices (Figure 1.3).
Figure 1.3 Source Name Scheme
3. Enter the appropriate parameters and information.
4. After all the settings in the Setup screen are changed or confirmed, click OK to accept the
modifications and close the display, or Cancel to close without change.
NOTE If the computer is not connected to an instrument or if the instrument is switched off when the
F6150 Control Panel is opened, an error message appears. Acknowledge the error message,
then specify Control panel simulation in the Setup display or switch the instrument on.

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2. Operations with F6000 Control Panel_V.2
This chapter describes the settings and controls for the F6000 Control Panel_V.2. It is a virtual
front panel used for manual control of F6150 sources. To open it, click Tools > F6000 Control
Panel. The F6000 CP_V.2 application launches with its main virtual front panel (Figure 2.1).
Source Table Phasor Diagram
Battery Simulator
Logic and Timer
TimersRamp/Set Logic Inputs
Sources and Outputs Settings Button
Figure 2.1 F6000 CP_V.2 Virtual Front Panel

Source Table
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The F6000 Control Panel_V.2 contains nine sections. The functions in these sections control the
instrument’s source outputs, logic inputs, logic outputs, and timers. They are:
• Source table • Ramp/Set Sources
• Battery Simulator • Logic and timer settings button
• Phase diagram • Timers
• Logic output and input indicators • System Output
• Abort
Source Table
The source table in the upper left-hand portion of the F6000 CP_V.2 contains seven columns
(Figure 2.2). The column headings are:
•Source • Amplitude
•Phase • Frequency
• Range •On
• Enable
Figure 2.2 Source Table
NOTE If a source error occurs, the alarm is visible in the source table. The name of the source
affected changes to ER and blinks. The Amplitude and Phase fields for that source also blink,
and an audible alarm sounds from the speakers of the control PC.
The first five columns contain the settings for each source:
Source The source column in Figure 2.2 contains twelve entries for up to 12
sources. The source list contains names of the configured sources.
When Enabled, source names are displayed in green. When On, the
names are displayed in red.

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Amplitude Amplitude indicates the voltage or current value of a source. The range
sets the maximum value for the amplitude. If the amplitude entered
exceeds the maximum range value, an error message appears. To
correct the error, reduce the amplitude or increase the range.
Phase The phase indicates the phase angle in degrees. Enter a phase angle
from –359.9° to 0° to +359.9°. The displayed value depends on the
selection.
Frequency The default system frequency is 50/60 Hz. Use the Setup window to
change the default frequency. Use the spinner arrows in the Frequency
column to select the AC harmonic or to select a DC +or a DC –range.
This field is disabled when a source is On or Enabled.
Range The range setting determines the maximum value for the amplitude of a
particular source. For maximum power, use the lowest range that can
produce the desired test value.
All Range fields are disabled when a source is On or Enabled.
The last two columns in the source table contain On and Enable
buttons for each source.
On Click On to activate a source. The button turns red, and the System
Output button blinks red. Click the On button again to turn a source
off, the button turns gray. The System Output button stops blinking
when all the sources have been turned off.
Enable Click Enable to place selected sources in standby status. The Enable
button for each source to be activated turns green. When System
Output is selected, all of the enabled sources turn on. The System
Output button turns red, and the On buttons for the individual sources
stay gray. Clicking System Output again turns the enabled sources off.
When Master Enable is checked, enabling one source enables all
configured sources.

Source Buttons
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Source Buttons
There are four buttons associated sources on the F6000 Control Panel: On, Enable, System
Output, and Abort. The following table summarizes the panel indications associated with all four
buttons.
WARNING The high intensity yellow LED flashes when the battery simulator or any output
source is Enabled or On to indicate that dangerous or fatal voltages may be present
on the front panel.
Table 2.1 discusses the Source buttons.
Table 2.1 Source Buttons
Method of Source Activation
Default
Color
Click
On
Click Enable,
then click
System Enable
On Button Color Gray Red Gray
Enable Button Color Gray Gray Green
System Output Button
Color
Gray Blinking
Red
Red
Abort Button Color Gray Red Red
NOTE To turn off all active sources during a test, click Abort. Clicking Abort in the
Control Panel turns off the battery simulator only if the Battery Off on Abort is
checked on the Setup window.
System
Output
Button
Pressing this button turns all enabled sources on simultaneously at the desired amplitude and
phase angle. Pressing the button again turns off all enabled sources.
Any source turned on with the Source On button is not effected by the System Output button
The default color for System Output, On, and Enable buttons is gray. Table 2.2 summarizes the
panel indications associated with all three indicators.
WARNING The high intensity yellow LED flashes when the battery simulator or any output source is
enabled or on to indicate the potential for dangerous or fatal voltages.

Table 2.2 Indications for Activated Sources
Method of Source Activation
Click On Click Enable, then
click System Output
On Button Color Red Gray
Enable Button Color Gray Green
System Output Button
Color
Blinking Red Steady Red
Abort Button Color Red Red
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NOTE To turn off all active sources during a test, click Abort. This action does not turn off the battery
simulator in F6000 CP_V.2.
Ramp/Set Sources
The Ramp/Set sources section (Figure 2.3) contains six fields for varying the values in the source
table:
• Mode setting: Ramp or Set (step)
• Rate or Delta step pick list (or user entered value field)
• Variable to change: Phase, Amplitude, and Frequency
• Checkboxes to designate sources to change
• Up and down control arrows
• Store and Recall buttons
Figure 2.3 Ramp/Set Sources Section
NOTE Use the source table and the Ramp/Set section to control the amplitude, phase angle, and
frequency of each source. These capabilities enable the pickup, dropout, and time tests.

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Changing Sources
The Ramp/Set section has twelve checkboxes, one for each source. To change the selected
variable (amplitude, phase angle, or frequency) for a given source, click the checkbox for that
source.
NOTE To avoid altering the values for a source during a test, make sure the checkbox for that source
is not selected.
Changing Parameters
Under Change, select a parameter to increase or decrease:
• Click the radio button for Phase to vary the phase angle of the selected sources by
clicking either the up or down control arrow.
• Click the radio button for Amplitude to vary the voltage or the current of the selected
sources by clicking either the up or down control arrow.
• Click the radio button for Frequency to vary the frequency of the selected sources by
clicking either the up or down control arrow.
NOTE The frequency of the first source in the source table varies independently of the other sources.
If the first source is the only source checked in the Ramp/Set sources section, the frequency for it
is the only variable that changes when the up or down arrow is pressed. When the second source
is the only source checked, however, the frequency for it, as well as other sources (excepting the
first source) all change at the same time.
Using the Control Arrows
The up and down arrows to the right of Ramp/Set on the F6000 CP_V.2 permit the change of
selected source parameters. The up arrow increments and the down arrow decrements the
selected source parameters. The type of change depends on the mode selected (see ”Using Mode
and Ramp/Delta Step” on page 2-7).
When the up arrow is pressed, the checked sources step up by the amount in the Delta step box,
or increase at the rate specified in the Rate/second box. The setting cannot increase beyond the
limit set in the Range column of the source table. The setting stops at the last valid value and
remains there.

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Using Mode and Ramp/Delta Step
The settings in the source table can be varied continuously when in Ramp mode or in discrete
steps when in Set mode.
Ramp Mode Select a value from the pick list or enter the Rate=value/second
manually. The selected source variables increment or decrement at this
rate when the up or down arrows are respectively clicked and held.
Set Mode Select a value from the pick list or enter the Delta step manually. The
selected source variables increment or decrement by this amount each
time the up or down arrows are respectively clicked.
For both the Ramp and Set modes, the values in the Ramp or Delta step pick list are 0.1, 1, 10,
and 100. Alternately, a user chosen value may be entered.
NOTE In Ramp mode, the Rate=value/second is a continuous change at 10 kHz, not one value change
per second.
AutoSensE is a Ramp mode feature (see ”Inputs Tab” on page 2-9). The timers are a Set mode
feature (see ”Timers Tab” on page 2-13 and ”Timers” on page 2-19).
Using Store and Recall
To save the values displayed in the source table, click Store at any time. The source table values
may then be altered via user entry or step/ramp tests. To reinstate the stored values, click Recall.
Input and Output Indicators
The F6000 CP_V.2 contains a status indicator for each logic output and each logic input. The
status indicators are numbered 1 through 8 from left to right (Figure 2.4).
12 3 4 5678
Output Number or Input Number
Status Indicators
Figure 2.4 Output and Input Status Indicators
Each power source maps to one logic output and one logic input. The mapping of sources to
inputs and outputs depends on the source configuration in effect. The mapping rule assigns the
inputs and outputs to voltage and current sources in ascending order first from left to right, then
from top to bottom. Figure 2.5, Figure 2.6, and Figure 2.7 illustrate how the rule works for three
common source configurations.

V1 V2 V3
VN
I1 I2 I3
IN
1234 56
78
Sources
Logic
Numbers
Sources
Logic
Numbers
Input and Output Indicators
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Figure 2.5 Input and Output Indicators for Four Voltage Sources and
Four Current Sources
V1 V2 V3 I1 I2 I3
1234 56
Sources
Logic
Numbers
Figure 2.6 Input and Output Indicators for Three Voltage Sources
and Three Current Sources
I1 I2 I3
123
6
I4 I5 I6
45
Sources
Logic
Numbers
Sources
Logic
Numbers
Figure 2.7 Input and Output Indicators for Six Current Sources
NOTE If a F6000 CP_V.2 macro specifies source MA, the macro uses Input 1.
A logic output gives the F6150 the ability to send out its own signal. It is a logical relay that
opens or closes its contacts when its associated source goes on. The output is in its normal state
when the source is off. A normally open output contact closes when the source is turned on and
its corresponding status indicator illuminates. Indicator is green when output is closed and gray
when open
NOTE The logic outputs can also be controlled in SSIMUL macro on a state to state basis. In this
macro, the logic outputs are associated with the appropriate output sources (for example,
VAI1). See the Macro Reference in the ProTest Help file.
A logic input is a signal that originates with the relay under test and is sent to the instrument. Any
trigger necessary to run a test can be programmed as a logic input. See ”Define Triggers”
on page 2-14 for examples of how to use logic inputs in actual tests.
The indicator is red when it is in the True state; it is gray when in the False state.