Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP User manual

Instruction Manual
Automated Test Software for
Power Supply and Electronic Load
PSS2en-AMP
PSS2en-DOSF
PSS2en-DOPF
PSS2en-DOKF
PSS2en-DOEF
PSS2en-DJOPF
(Ver 1.22.2)
Rev 5.4

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Contents
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1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1-1 Greeting................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Summary of PSS2en............................................................................................................................... 2
2-1 Summary of PSS2en............................................................................................................................. 2
2-2 Target Model.......................................................................................................................................... 3
2-3 Licensing Provisions of PSS2en........................................................................................................... 4
2-4 Disclaimer of PSS2en........................................................................................................................... 4
3 Setup of PSS2en ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3-1 Operating Environment of PSS2en....................................................................................................... 5
3-1-1 Windows System Setting Notes..................................................................................................... 6
3-2 Setup of Communication Environment................................................................................................. 7
3-2-1 Using USB Port in Non-option ....................................................................................................... 7
3-2-2 When USB-OPT is Used with -LGob Option................................................................................. 8
3-2-3 When USB/Optical Conversion Cable is Used with -LGob Option ............................................... 8
3-2-4 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with RS232C Port with -LGob Option................................................ 9
3-2-5 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with USB Port with -LGob Option...................................................... 9
3-2-6 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc............................................................ 10
3-2-7 COM port setting .......................................................................................................................... 10
3-2-8 Command setting.........................................................................................................................10
3-3 Software Setting...................................................................................................................................11
3-3-1 Connection of USB key..................................................................................................................11
3-3-2 Installation of PSS2en.................................................................................................................. 12
3-4 Other setups........................................................................................................................................14
3-4-1 Recommended commercially-available USB-RS-232C conversion cable .................................14
3-4-2 Use of temperature chamber .......................................................................................................14
4 Basic Concept of PSS2en..................................................................................................................... 15
4-1 Operation Procedure of PSS2en........................................................................................................ 15
4-2 Window Layout.................................................................................................................................... 15
4-3 Group................................................................................................................................................... 15
4-4 Test Condition......................................................................................................................................16
4-5 Error of Test Condition ........................................................................................................................ 16
4-6 Log Data.............................................................................................................................................. 17
4-7 Record Method of the Log Data..........................................................................................................17
5 Startup of PSS2en.................................................................................................................................18
5-1 Startup of PSS2en............................................................................................................................... 18
6 Procedure of Direct Control Operation.................................................................................................. 19
6-1 Edit the Test Condition ........................................................................................................................19
6-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 24
6-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................35

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7 Procedure of Sequence Program Operation....................................................................................... 36
7-1 Edit the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 36
7-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 45
7-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................ 49
7-4 Sequence Setting (as of DOSF, DOPF, DJOPF)................................................................................ 50
7-4-1 Constant Value Mode (as of DOSF, DOPF, DJOPF)................................................................... 53
7-4-2 Hardware Sequence Mode (as of DOSF, DOPF, and DJOPF)................................................... 55
7-4-3 Protection Setting (as of DJOPF)................................................................................................. 57
7-4-4 Copy of Sequence (as of DOSF, DOPF, DJOPF)........................................................................ 57
7-5 Sequence Setting (as of DOKF and DOEF)....................................................................................... 58
7-5-1 Constant Value Mode (as of DOKF, DOEF)................................................................................. 61
7-5-2 Hardware Sequence Mode (as of DOKF, DOEF)........................................................................ 62
7-5-3 Editing Arbitrary Waves (as of DOKF, DOEF) ............................................................................. 67
7-5-4 Synchronization Setting (as of DOKF, DOEF)............................................................................. 70
7-5-5 Protection Setting (as of DOKF, DOEF)....................................................................................... 70
7-5-6 Other Setting (as of DOKF, DOEF).............................................................................................. 71
7-5-7 Copy of sequence (as of DOKF, DOEF)...................................................................................... 71
8 Saving and Reading Log Data............................................................................................................... 72
8-1 Saving of Log Data.............................................................................................................................. 72
8-2 Reading of Log Data........................................................................................................................... 72
9 Display of Help....................................................................................................................................... 73
9-1 Display of Help.................................................................................................................................... 73
10 Status and Error Messages................................................................................................................... 74
10-1 Status and Error Messages of the Sequence Execution.................................................................. 74
10-1-1 Protection Message ................................................................................................................... 75
10-1-2 Error message............................................................................................................................ 75
10-1-3 Other Warning............................................................................................................................ 76
11 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 77
11-1 Tips for a Trouble............................................................................................................................... 77
11-2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................78
11-3 Contact information........................................................................................................................... 80

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
1-1 Greeting
Thank you so much for purchasing our company's PSS2en.
Our company makes assurance doubly sure on the quality management of products. To bring out the
performance sufficiently and use the product safely, handle the product properly following this
document.
We have applied our best to prepare this instruction manual, but if you find any unclear points, errors,
and missing contents, contact us.

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2 Summary of PSS2en
2-1 Summary of PSS2en
PSS2en is the dedicated software for sequence operation and controlling directly of equipment
made by Matsusada Precision Inc. shown below. And, it’s also possible monitoring of data in the
sequence operation and the direct control. PSS2en is selected the below shown operation.
・Direct control operation
It’s possible to control directly the output ON/OFF and setting value to output of a
power supply. And, it’s also possible monitoring of data.
(Refer to the chapter 6 about the detail of direct control operation.)
・Sequence operation
With the sequence condition that is set in advance, it’s possible to be sequence
operation the power supply according to its conditions. During the sequence operation,
it’s not possible to change its conditions.
(Refer to the chapter 7 about the detail of sequence operation.)

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2-2 Target Model
Model name
Item to be operated
Series
PSS2en-R4K36
PSS2en-DCPS
PSS2en-ALL
DC power supply
R4K-36 series
PSS2en-R4K80
R4K-80 series
PSS2en-RK80
RK-80 series
PSS2en-R4G
R4G series
PSS2en-R4GT
R4GT series
PSS2en-RK
RK series
PSS2en-RKT
RKT series
PSS2en-RE
RE series
PSS2en-REK
REK series
PSS2en-REH
REH series
PSS2en-REKJ
REKJ series
PSS2en-TB
TB series
PSS2en-VOL
VOL series
PSS2en-VOX(*)
VOX series
PSS2en-EHD
PSS2en-DCEL
DC electronic load
EHD series
PSS2en-EGSD(*)
EGSD series
PSS2en-EGD
EGD series
PSS2en-EZD
EZD series
PSS2en-DRJ
PSS2en-ACPS
AC power supply
DRJ series
PSS2en-DRS
DRS series
PSS2en-DRK(*)
DRK series
PSS2en-EPR
PSS2en-HVPS
High-voltage power
supply
EPR series
PSS2en-AES(*)
AES/AESS series
PSS2en-DOPF
PSS2en-AMP
Bipolar power supply
DOPF series
PSS2en-DOSF
DOSF series
PSS2en-DOKF
DOKF series
PSS2en-DOEF
DOEF series
PSS2en-DJOPF
DJOPF series
PSS2en-CORG
PSS2en-CO
DC power supply
High-voltage power
supply
(via CO series)
RG series
PSS2en-COHV
ES series
AU series
AF/AE series
AKP/AKP series
W series
PSS2en-COMS
General power supplied via controller
for power supply CO-MS
(*) Will be supported

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2-3 Licensing Provisions of PSS2en
When you use the software created by Matsusada Precision Inc. (hereafter, "First Party"), please
agree to the following provisions. If you do not agree to them, you have to delete this software from
your PC immediately.
1. This contract becomes effective when a customer starts using the product.
2. The copyright related to this software is possessed by First Party.
3. A customer can use this software only for a customer's job-related purpose by the customer only.
4. The software and the included document cannot be copied, modified, or quoted without
obtaining a written consent of First Party in advance.
5. First Party does not accept any responsibility on effect caused by use of this software by a
customer. If a loss is generated for a customer by using this software, the customer cannot seek
damages from First Party.
6. If a customer acts contrary to this provision or there is an important reason First Party cannot
continue this contract, First Party can release the licensing immediately.
7. First Party can change all specifications related to this software without prior notification. First
Party does not implement any guarantee related to this software.
2-4 Disclaimer of PSS2en
If a trouble or damage is generated in your PC main unit, peripheral equipment, or data by using this
software, our company does not accept any responsibility. Please understand this point before using
this software.

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3 Setup of PSS2en
3-1 Operating Environment of PSS2en
OS
Windows 11 (32/64bit), Windows 10 (32/64bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64bit),
Windows 8 (32/64bit)(*1),(*2)
▪It needs to install Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 or higher grade.
▪Both Japanese and English can be used for the OS language.
However, note that the display language in the control software of
PSS2en is Japanese only regardless of the OS language setting.
CPU
Pentium4 or higher grade
RAM
1GB and larger
HDD
500MB and larger free space
Monitor
1024 768 pixels and higher resolution
USB port
1 port and larger (Connected USB key is required.)
Connection port
USB or RS-232C port
(Connection method or number of required free port is different by the
communication adapter.)
Connection adapter
USB-OPT, CO-OPT2-9, etc.
Device driver
USB port (Standard)
Our USB device driver is required.
COM port (-LGob option)
Not required.
Note:
(*1) Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
(*2) The evaluation of the operating environment was conducted on Windows 10 Pro (1909). We
cannot guarantee the operation while we have confirmed the operation on other OSs.
[Windows OS offered for PSS2en versions]
PSS2en Version
Windows XP
(32bit)
Windows
VISTA
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 7
(32bit/64bit)
Windows
8 and 8.1
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 10
(32bit/64bit)
Windows 11
(32bit/64bit)
1.2.5 - 1.7.11
✓
✓
✓
1.7.18 - 1.15.4
✓
✓
✓
✓
1.15.5 - 1.16.0
―
✓
✓
✓
1.16.1
―
✓
✓
✓
✓
1.17.0 - 1.19.0
×
✓
✓
✓
✓
1.20.0 - 1.20.6
×
―
✓
✓
✓
1.20.7 - 1.22.0
×
×
✓
✓
✓
1.22.1 - 1.22.2
×
×
✓
✓
✓
✓
Legend✓:Supported, -:End of support, ×:Non-supported

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(*3) When purchasing multiple PSS2en models at one time, you can use a USB key for
performing each operation.
(*4) As of certain models of our supported products, they may not work properly under some
versions of Firmware.
(*5) Do not cut the power supply of any hardware or PC or pull out the plug of communication
cable during communication with the hardware．And, PCs enter hibernation/sleep state,
communications may stop.
(*6) The said environment does not guarantee proper operation.
3-1-1 Windows System Setting Notes
Pay attention to the following points regarding Windows system setting in order to use PSS2en
stably.
1. Set the power saving mode and screen saver of Windows to OFF. If Windows goes to
sleep or hibernate, communications may stop.
2. Set the enlarged display setting of the monitor to 100%. With settings other than 100%,
PSS2en may not be displayed correctly.
3. When starting PSS2en, avoid using with other applications. Also, disable Task
Scheduler.
4. Operation of PSS2en may be disturbed depending on compatibility of anti - virus software
and Windows security status.
5. Operation of PSS2en may be disturbed due to system update etc.
Therefore, make sure to create restore points when updating the system. If an error
occurs in the operation of the PSS2en after the update, restore the system and return
Windows to the state where the PSS2en could be used.

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3-2 Setup of Communication Environment
By option and communication adapter to be used, it depends on the setup of the device driver.
The following table as a reference performs the setup that is suitable for communication environment
to use PSS2en.
Interface option
Interface of
power supply
Communication
adapter
Interface of PC
How to setup
None
USB
-
USB
3-2-1
-LGob
Optical fiber
connector
CO-U32
USB
3-2-2
USB/Optical
conversion cable(*7)
USB
3-2-3
COOPT2-9
RS-232C
3-2-4
CO-OPT2-9
and
USB-RS-232C
conversion cable(*7)
USB
3-2-5
Note:
(*7) Prepare a marketed USB-RS-232C conversion cable. Refer to [3-4-1 Recommended
commercially-available USB-RS-232C conversion cable] for the recommended products.
3-2-1 Using USB Port in Non-option
(1) Connect the PC to the power supply using a USB cable.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
(Refer to [3-2-6 Setup the USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].)
(3) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting].)
USB port
Instruments
USB port

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3-2-2 When USB-OPT is Used with -LGob Option
In using CO-U32 as the communication adapter, it is necessary to set USB port as a virtual COM
port.
(1) Connect PC and CO-U32 with USB cable.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
(Refer to [3-2-6 Setup the USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].)
(3) Connect CO-U32 to the unit using Optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting])
3-2-3 When USB/Optical Conversion Cable is Used with -LGob Option
When an USB/Optical commercially-available conversion cable is used as the communication
adapter, follow the instructions in the manual of the USB/optical conversion cable.
(1) Connect USB-Optical conversion cable to USB port of the PC.
(2) Setup the USB driver of USB/Optical conversion cable.
(Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.)
(3) Connect USB/Optical conversion cable and ESL with Optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting])
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
USB/Optical cable
USB port
Optical fiber connection port
Instruments
USB port
Optical fiber connection port
USB-OPT
Instruments

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3-2-4 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with RS232C Port with -LGob Option
(1) Connect CO-OPT2-9 RS-232C port of PC.
(2) Connect CO-OPT2-9 to the unit using the optical fiber cable.
(3) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting])
3-2-5 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with USB Port with -LGob Option
When CO-OPT2-9 is used with USB port in -LGob Option, CO-OPT2-9 cannot directly be connected
to the USB port. Use a commercially-available USB-RS-232C conversion cable as the
communication adapter.
(1) Connect CO-OPT2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable to USB port of PC.
(2) Setup the device driver of USB-RS-232C conversion cable.
(Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.)
(3) Connect CO-OPT2-9 with the optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting])
Please use CO-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
Please use CO-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
CO-OPT2-9
RS-232C port
Instruments
Optical fiber connection port
Optical fiber connection port
Instruments
CO-OPT2-9
USB-RS-232 conversion cable

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3-2-6 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
When using the power supply for –LUs1 option or USB-OPT as the communication adapter, it is
necessary to set up the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
Install the USB driver according to the USB driver instruction manual included in the CD-COM and
confirm that each device is recognized as a virtual COM port.
(When using PSS2en, please use "Virtual COM port version" of USB driver)
3-2-7 COM port setting
At the connection, pay attention to the following points. If these items are not set properly, PSS2en
may not operate.
Communication speed
9600, 19200, 38400bps
(according to the setting of the unit)
Stop bit
1-bit
Data bit
8-bit
Parity
none
3-2-8 Command setting
AS for DOKF or DOEF, set “SCPI”as the command of the hardware.
As for DOSF, DOPF or DJOPF, the command setting is not required.
Documents
Drivers
Sample Programs
CD-ROM (PSS2en)
PSS2en
Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup
USBDriver_SamplePrograms
USB Driver Instruction Manual
USB Driver

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3-3 Software Setting
According to the following procedure in this section, install PSS2en.
3-3-1 Connection of USB key
The USB key has a license corresponding to each model.
By connecting the USB key to your PC, PSS2en can control the power supply and the electric load
corresponding to the license. Keep the USB key inserted in the computer when in PSS2en use.
If the red LED of the USB key lights up, then the USB key is recognized.
(*) If the PSS2en version is “1.21.0”or later, the following steps are unnecessary.
If the PSS2en version is earlier than “1.21.0”, you need to install the USB key driver.
1. Insert the CD-ROM of PSS2en.
2. Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder.
3. Promote the installation following the displayed instructions.

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3-3-2 Installation of PSS2en
The installation procedure differs by OS or PC environment. Proceed with the installation according
to the details displayed by the installer.
1. Insert PSS2en's CD-ROM to the drive.
2. Execute setup.exe in [PSS2en] folder.
3. (When necessary component is not installed) Install the necessary component(s) according to
the detail displayed.
・For Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 8
.NET Framework 4.5 or 4.6 is preinstalled. If you uninstalled the component, please install it.
・For Windows 7
.NET Framework 4.5 must be installed.

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4. Proceed with PSS2en installation according to the instruction displayed.
Note:
(*8) Take a backup of the program and data when re-installation or version upgrade. We shall
not take any responsibility of whatsoever in case of trouble or damage occurred on the data,
during the re-installation or version upgrade.

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3-4 Other setups
3-4-1 Recommended commercially-available USB-RS-232C conversion cable
USB-RS-232C conversion cables for which operation has been checked are shown below.
(The operation is not guaranteed)
- BSUSRC06 and SRC06USB made by Buffalo Inc.
- USB-CVRS9(*9) made by Sanwa Supply
- REX-USB60F made by RATOC Systems, Inc.
- USB-RSAQ6R and USB-RSAQ5R made by I-O Data Device, Inc.
- USB-013 made by Human Data LTD.
USB cable for which operation has been checked are shown below.
(The operation is not guaranteed)
- GPNET opt-usbS made by Network Supply Inc.
Note:
(*9) Did not function normally for a part of notebooks
3-4-2 Use of temperature chamber
If a temperature chamber is used, your PC requires the setup for communicating with a temperature
chamber.
For the setup of a temperature chamber, refer to the instruction manual of the temperature chamber.
Set the communication method of COM port as shown below.
Address
1
Transfer mode
NORMAL
Communication speed
9600bps
Stop bit
1bit
Data bit
8bit
Parity
none
Delimiter
CR+LF

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4 Basic Concept of PSS2en
4-1 Operation Procedure of PSS2en
PSS2en is operated by the following three procedures.
(1) Edit the test condition
(2) Run the test
(3) Check the test data
4-2 Window Layout
PSS2en consists of the following five windows.
・File Window
The test condition is opened and saved. The log data is opened and saved.
・Edit window
The test condition of the sequence is edit. (An above procedure (1))
・Run window
The test condition edited at “Edit window”is run. (An above procedure (2))
・Data window
The result data at “Run window”is browsed. (An above procedure (3))
・Help window
Its manual and its version are browsed.
4-3 Group
You can operate some power supplies all together. The minimum unit to operate all together is
called “group”in PSS2en.
This specification of “Group”is shown below.
・The operation (direct control or sequence) for each group can be set.
・Up to 16 groups can be set.
・Up to 32 power supplies can be connected at 1 group.
・Some communication ports can be selected at 1 group.
・A test condition of 16 groups can be saved together.
・A log data of 16 groups can be saved together.

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4-4 Test Condition
The test condition is configured as a tree menu, have summarized the 16 groups.
(1) Test Condition
The test condition name and the number of groups are set.
(2) Group n [n = 1 to 16]
The operation of this group is set.
(3) Instruments Settings
The connection of power supplies operated in this group is set.
And, in case of DOPF, DOSF and DJOPF, the protection of the
power supply is set.
(4) Temperature chamber (Only sequence operation)
The temperature chamber operated in this group is set.
(5) Sequence (Only sequence operation)
The number of sequence program in this group is set.
And, the record method of the data is set.
(6) Sequence n [n = 1 to 16] (Only sequence operation)
The detail of each sequence is set.
(*) A test condition is accepted to direct control operation.
4-5 Error of Test Condition
An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. if
you place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this
content.