doble F6150 User manual

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F6150/F6150A Power System
Simulators User Guide

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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 six chapters and three appendices:
Chapter 1 Introducing the F6150 / F6150A
Chapter 1 gives an overview of the F6150 and F6150A instruments.
Included is a description of the instruments’ hardware architecture, a
summary of the F6Control Panel software, and the options available.
Chapter 2 F6150 / F6150A Instrument Front Panel
Chapter 2 explains the features and functions of the virtual front panel
associated with the F6Control Panel V.2 software application package.
Chapter 3 Setup and Configuration
Chapter 3 shows how to get started. It summarizes establishing
communications between the instrument and the F6Control Panel software.
It explains briefly configuring the convertible V/I and current sources from
the front panel and lists the predefined options available.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting F6150 / F6150A
Chapter 4 provides a diagnostic flow chart for identifying problems,
definitions for LED status indicators, and lists hardware and software error
messages.
Chapter 5 Field Replacement Procedures
Chapter 5 gives detailed instructions about how to identify and change the
circuit boards and other modules within the instrument,
Chapter 6 Safety and Maintenance
Chapter 6 lists rules for safe use of the F6150 / F6150A instruments,
discusses routine maintenance of the equipment, and explains how to obtain
service from Doble Engineering.
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
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Appendix C Source Configuration
Appendix C discusses the different kinds of sources available from the
instrument front panel, gives rules for sources selection, and illustrates the
pre-set source configurations available.
Appendix D Global Positioning System
Appendix D explains how to conduct an end-to-end test with two
F6150 instruments synchronized using GPS.
Appendix E Timing Between State Changes
Appendix E contains technical information on the operating characteristics
of the F6150 instrument.
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.
•ThetermsF6Control Panel V.2 and F6CP V.2 may be used interchangeably.
NOTE The software application F6Control Panel V.2 was formerly referred to as the F6000 ProTesT
Control Panel.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the F6150A instrument is also assumed whenever the F6150
instrument is designated.
WARNING The WARNING icon signifies information that denotes a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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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Contents
Preface .........................................................................................................................v
1. Introducing the F6150 / F1650A .........................................................................1-1
Hardware Architecture................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Software System for F6150 ........................................................................................................................................ 1-3
F6Control Panel V.2............................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Options........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
2. F6150 / F6150A Instrument Front Panel ...........................................................2-1
Source Outputs............................................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Instrument Display...................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Voltage and Current Sources...................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Battery Simulator........................................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Auxiliary Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Communications.................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Logic I/O Section - Front Panel......................................................................................................................... 2-10
Logic Outputs .................................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Logic Inputs....................................................................................................................................................... 2-13
DC Meter Inputs................................................................................................................................................ 2-14
Power................................................................................................................................................................. 2-15
3. Setup and Configuration ....................................................................................3-1
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Using the F6000 Configuration Window.................................................................................................................... 3-6
Configuration....................................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Convertible V/I Sources ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Current Sources ................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Graphic Window.................................................................................................................................................. 3-7
Predefined Configurations................................................................................................................................... 3-7
4. Troubleshooting the F6150 / F6150A .................................................................4-1
Troubleshooting Flow Charts ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
General Troubleshooting Techniques......................................................................................................................... 4-4
LED Status Indicators................................................................................................................................................. 4-5

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Amplifier Circuit Boards ..................................................................................................................................... 4-5
CPU Circuit Boards ............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Analog I/O Circuit Board .................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Power Supply Circuit Board................................................................................................................................ 4-9
Component Checkout Procedures............................................................................................................................. 4-10
Power Supply Checks........................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Battery Simulator Checks.................................................................................................................................. 4-11
Logic I/O Printed Circuit Board Checks............................................................................................................ 4-11
Voltage or Current Amplifier Board Checks..................................................................................................... 4-12
Cooling Fan Checks........................................................................................................................................... 4-12
Resolving Communications Problems...................................................................................................................... 4-12
Error Types ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Hardware Errors................................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Source Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-16
System Errors..................................................................................................................................................... 4-17
5. Field Replacement Procedures ............................................................................5-1
Preparatory Steps ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-1
Removing the Instrument Cover.......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Power Up and Perform a Visual Check ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Removing and Replacing the Instrument Front Panel ................................................................................................ 5-4
New Front Panel Installation....................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Changing the Communications Board........................................................................................................................ 5-9
Preparing the Front Panel .................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Removing the Communications Board.............................................................................................................. 5-10
Installing the Communications Board ............................................................................................................... 5-11
Removing and Replacing Circuit Boards.................................................................................................................. 5-12
Removing and Replacing the Battery Simulator....................................................................................................... 5-19
F6150 with Variable Output Battery Simulator................................................................................................. 5-19
F6150 with Fixed Output Battery Simulator ..................................................................................................... 5-20
Removing and Replacing the Cooling Fans.............................................................................................................. 5-23
Changing the Initial Style Fan Assembly.......................................................................................................... 5-23
Changing the New Style Fan Assembly............................................................................................................ 5-26
Verify the Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 5-28
Replaceable Components and Cables ....................................................................................................................... 5-29
6. Safety and Maintenance .......................................................................................6-1
F6150 Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................. 6-1
Cleaning the F6150..................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Customer Service................................................................................................................................................. 6-2
Returning the F6150.................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

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Appendix A. Firmware Maintenance ....................................................................A-1
Flash Loader ...............................................................................................................................................................A-1
About F6150 Firmware........................................................................................................................................A-2
Downloading F6150 Firmware............................................................................................................................A-2
Communications Parameters...............................................................................................................................A-3
Appendix B. Configuring Windows for Ethernet Communications ..................B-1
Configuring the Control PC........................................................................................................................................B-1
Set the F6000 IP Address............................................................................................................................................B-5
Appendix C. Source Configurations ......................................................................C-1
Convertible Voltage/Current Sources.........................................................................................................................C-1
Current Sources...........................................................................................................................................................C-1
Rules for Source Selection..........................................................................................................................................C-2
Compliance Voltage and Current Range ....................................................................................................................C-3
Predefined Configurations..........................................................................................................................................C-5
Appendix D. Global Positioning System ...............................................................D-1
GPS Synchronization..................................................................................................................................................D-1
Setting Up Your GPS Equipment...............................................................................................................................D-3
Conducting the Test....................................................................................................................................................D-4
Appendix E. Timing Between State Changes .......................................................E-1

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