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Keysight Photovoltaic
Array Simulator
PV8900 Series
Operating and
Service Guide
Legal and Safety Information 9
Legal Notices 9
Safety Symbols 11
Safety Notices 12
1 Quick Reference 15
Introduction to the Instrument 16
Photovoltaic Array Simulator at a Glance 16
Front Panel at a Glance 17
Rear Panel at a Glance 18
Front Panel Display at a Glance 19
Front Panel Keys at a Glance 20
Front Panel Menu Reference 21
Command Quick Reference 24
Model Features and Options 34
Model Features 34
Options/Accessories 34
Specifications and Characteristics 35
Specifications 35
Supplemental Characteristics 36
Common Characteristics 37
AC Input Efficiency, Power Factor, and THD 39
Output Impedance Graphs 40
Inductive Load Boundary for Current Priority Mode 41
Capacitive Load Boundary for Voltage Priority Mode 42
Small Signal Programming Response 43
Measurement Accuracy and Resolution - with shorter measurement intervals 44
Excessive Dynamic Protection (all models) 44
Output Quadrants 45
2 Installing the Instrument 47
Before Installation or Use 48
Inspect the Unit 48
Check for Items Supplied 48
Review Safety Information 48
Observe Environmental Conditions 49
Provide Adequate Air Flow 49
Moving Instruments 49
Stacking Instruments 49
Rack Mounting Accessories 49
Outline Diagram for 20 kW Models 50
Single Unit Connections 51
AC Mains Considerations 51
Power Cable Connections 52
Output Connections 54
Single Load Connections 55
Multiple Load Connections 56
Remote Sense Connections 57
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Additional Load Considerations 59
Multiple Unit Connections 63
Parallel Connections 63
Load and Sense Connections 63
Master/Slave Connections 65
Series Connections 65
Interface Connections 66
GPIB Connections 66
USB Connections 66
LAN Connections - site and private 67
Digital Port Connections 68
Interface Cover Installation 69
3 Getting Started 71
Using the Front Panel 72
Turn the Unit On 72
Set the Output Voltage 73
Set the Output Current 74
Set Over-voltage Protection 75
Enable the Output 76
Use Built-in Help System 76
Remote Interface Configuration 77
Introduction 77
USB Configuration 77
GPIB Configuration 77
LAN Configuration 78
Modifying the LAN Settings 79
Using the Web Interface 81
Using Telnet 82
Using Sockets 83
Interface Lockout 83
4 Using the Photovoltaic Array Simulator 85
Programming the Output 86
Set the Output Priority Mode 86
Set the Output Voltage 87
Set the Output Current 87
Set the Slew Rate 88
Set the Output Resistance 88
Set the Output Bandwidth 89
Set the Output Turn-On/Turn-Off Mode 90
Enable the Output 91
Photovoltaic (SAS) Operation 92
Introduction 92
Programming the Curve Parameters 93
Programming the Table Parameters 93
Programming Multiple Tables 94
Programming Additional Parameters 96
SAS Command Details 96
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Troubleshooting 97
Model Equations 97
Parallel Operation 99
Introduction 99
Master/Slave Configuration 99
Front Panel Display 101
Master/Slave Programming Considerations 101
Master/Slave Command Details 103
Troubleshooting 103
Current Sinking Operation 104
Current Sinking 104
Regenerative Operation 104
Programming Output Protection 105
Introduction 105
Set the Over-Voltage Protection 107
Set the Over-Current Protection 107
Output Watchdog Timer 108
Set the Under-Voltage Protection 109
Clear Output Protection 110
Programming Output Transients 111
Introduction 111
Common Actions for All Transients 111
Programming a Step Transient 114
Programming a List Transient 115
Programming an Arbitrary Waveform 119
Sequencing the Output 121
Turn-On/Turn-Off Delays 121
Coupling the Output 121
Sequencing Multiple Units 122
Output Turn-On Turn-Off Behavior 124
Making Measurements 126
Average Measurements 126
Measurement Sweep 126
Measurement Windowing 127
Amp-hour & Watt-hour measurement 127
Digitized Measurements 128
Measurement Triggering 130
External Data Logging 135
Introduction 135
Select the Measurement Function 135
Specify the Integration Period 136
Select the Elog Trigger Source 136
Initiate and Trigger the Elog 137
Periodically Retrieve the Data 137
Terminate the Elog 138
Programming the Digital Port 139
Digital Control Port 139
Bi-Directional Digital I/O 140
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Digital Input 141
External Trigger I/O 141
Fault Output 142
Inhibit Input 142
Fault/Inhibit System Protection 143
Output Couple Control 143
System-Related Operations 145
Instrument Identification 145
Instrument State Storage 145
Front Panel Display 146
Front Panel Lock-Out 146
Password Protection 147
Clock Setup 147
Priority Mode Tutorial 148
Voltage Priority 148
Current Priority 149
5 SCPI Programming Reference 151
Related Information 152
SCPI Introduction 153
Introduction 153
Keywords 154
Queries 154
Command Separators and Terminators 154
Syntax Conventions 155
Parameter Types 156
Device Clear 157
Typical Command Processing Times 157
Commands by Subsystem 159
ABORt Subsystem 160
ARB Subsystem 161
CALibrate Subsystem 163
CURRent Subsystem 166
DIGital Subsystem 169
DISPlay Subsystem 171
FETCh Subsystem 172
FORMat Subsystem 175
FUNCtion Command 176
HCOPy Subsystem 177
IEEE-488 Common Commands 178
INITiate Subsystem 183
INSTrument Subsystem 184
LIST Subsystem 186
LXI Subsystem 189
MEASure Subsystem 190
OUTPut Subsystem 192
POWer Query 197
SASimulator Subsystem 198
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SENSe Subsystem 203
[SOURce] Subsystem 206
STATus Subsystem 207
STEP Command 211
SYSTem Subsystem 212
TRIGger Subsystem 216
VOLTage Subsystem 219
Status Tutorial 224
Status Registers 224
Operation Status Group 224
Questionable Status Groups 225
Standard Event Status Group 226
Status Byte Register 227
Error and Output Queues 227
Status Diagram 228
Trigger Tutorial 229
Trigger Sources 229
Trigger Destinations 229
Trigger Diagram 230
Reset State (*RST) 231
SCPI Error Messages 236
Compatibility Commands 244
6 Verification and Calibration 245
Test Equipment and Setups 246
Test Equipment 246
Measurement Setups 247
Performance Verification 248
Introduction 248
Verification Setups 250
Test Considerations 250
Verification Procedure 251
Instrument Calibration 255
Introduction 255
Calibration Interval 256
Calibration Setups 256
Test Considerations 256
Calibration Procedure 257
Test Record Forms - PVS family 260
7 Service and Maintenance 263
Introduction 264
Repair Service Available 264
Before Returning the Unit 264
Repackaging for Shipment 264
Cleaning 265
Self-Test Procedure 266
Power-On Self-Test 266
User-Initiated Self-Test 266
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Firmware Update 267
Software Required 267
Update Procedure 267
Restricting Access 267
Instrument Sanitize 268
Turn-on after Sanitization 268
Sanitizing an Inoperative Instrument 268
Calibration Switches 269
Accessing the Calibration Switch 269
Switch Functions 269
Battery Replacement 270
Disassembly 272
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 272
Tools Required 272
Cover Disassembly 272
Control Board Disassembly 273
Constellation Board Disassembly 273
Index 275
Keysight PV8900 Series Operating and Service Guide 8
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Legal Notices
Safety Symbols
Safety Notices
Legal Notices
© Copyright Keysight Technologies 2020
Edition 1, June 2020
Manual part number PV8900-90901
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