Matsusada Precision PSS2SRJ User manual

Instruction Manual
Automated Test Software for
Power Supply and Electronic Load
PSS2-ACPS
PSS2-SRJ
PSS2-SRS
PSS2-SRK
(Ver 1.22.2)
Rev 4.9

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Contents
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1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 1
1-1 Greeting................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Summary of PSS2........................................................................................................................................ 2
2-1 Summary of PSS2................................................................................................................................. 2
2-2 Target Model.......................................................................................................................................... 3
2-3 Licensing Provisions of PSS2............................................................................................................... 4
2-4 Disclaimer of PSS2............................................................................................................................... 4
3 Setup of PSS2.............................................................................................................................................. 5
3-1 Operating Environment of PSS2........................................................................................................... 5
3-2 Setup of Communication Environment................................................................................................. 7
3-2-1 When RS-232C port is used with -LGob option ............................................................................ 7
3-2-2 When USB port is used with -LGob option.................................................................................... 8
3-2-3 When USB port is used for -LUs1 option....................................................................................... 9
3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.............................................................. 9
3-2-5 Port setting ................................................................................................................................... 10
3-2-6 Connection and setting for single-phase three-wire output, three-phase output,.......................10
3-3 Software Setting...................................................................................................................................11
3-3-1 Connection of USB key.................................................................................................................11
3-3-2 Installation of PSS2......................................................................................................................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 PSS2.............................................................................................................................. 15
4-1 Operation Procedure of PSS2 ............................................................................................................15
4-2 Window Constitution........................................................................................................................... 15
4-3 Group................................................................................................................................................... 15
4-4 Test Condition...................................................................................................................................... 16
4-5 Setting Error of Test Condition............................................................................................................ 16
4-6 Log Data..............................................................................................................................................17
4-7 Record Method of the Log Data..........................................................................................................17
5 Startup of PSS2 .........................................................................................................................................18
5-1 Startup of PSS2...................................................................................................................................18
6 Procedure of Direct Control Operation...................................................................................................... 19
6-1 Edit the Test Condition ........................................................................................................................19
6-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................25
6-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................ 32

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7 Procedure of Sequence Operation ........................................................................................................ 33
7-1 Edit the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 33
7-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 42
7-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................ 46
7-4 Sequence Setting................................................................................................................................ 47
7-4-1 AC constant value mode .............................................................................................................. 52
7-4-2 DC constant value mode.............................................................................................................. 53
7-4-3 AC software sequence mode....................................................................................................... 54
7-4-4 DC software sequence mode....................................................................................................... 58
7-4-5 Mixed software mode................................................................................................................... 61
7-4-6 Instantaneous power failure mode............................................................................................... 62
7-4-7 Copy of sequence ........................................................................................................................ 63
7-5 Setting and Display of the Monitor Power (as of SRS) ...................................................................... 64
8 Saving and Reading Log Data................................................................................................................... 65
8-1 Saving of Log Data.............................................................................................................................. 65
8-2 Reading of Log Data........................................................................................................................... 65
9 Display of Help........................................................................................................................................... 66
9-1 Display of Help.................................................................................................................................... 66
10 Status and Error Messages..................................................................................................................... 67
10-1 Status and Error Messages of the Sequence Execution.................................................................. 67
10-1-1 Protection message ................................................................................................................... 68
10-1-2 Error message............................................................................................................................ 68
10-1-3 Other warning............................................................................................................................. 69
11 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 70
11-1 Tips for a Trouble............................................................................................................................... 70
11-2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 71
11-3 Contact Information........................................................................................................................... 73

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
1-1 Greeting
Thank you so much for purchasing our company's PSS2.
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 PSS2
2-1 Summary of PSS2
PSS2 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. PSS2 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 Chapter 6 about the detail of direct control operation.)
・Sequence operation
By setting the sequence conditions in advance, it’s possible to be sequence operation
the power supply according to its conditions. During sequence operation, it’s not
possible to change its conditions.
(Refer to Chapter 7 about the detail of sequence operation.)

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2-2 Target Model
Model name
Item to be operated
Series
PSS2-P4K36
PSS2-DCPS
PSS2-ALL
DC power supply
P4K-36 series
PSS2-P4K80
P4K-80 series
PSS2-PK80
PK-80 series
PSS2-P4L
P4L series
PSS2-P4LT
P4LT series
PSS2-PK
PK series
PSS2-PKT
PKT series
PSS2-PR
PR series
PSS2-PRK
PRK series
PSS2-PRH(*)
PRH series
PSS2-PRKJ
PRKJ series
PSS2-TB
TB series
PSS2-VOL
VOL series
PSS2-VOT(*)
VOT series
PSS2-VOX(*)
VOX series
PSS2-EH
PSS2-DCEL
DC electronic load
EH series
PSS2-EG
EG series
PSS2-EZ
EZ series
PSS2-SRJ
PSS2-ACPS
AC power supply
SRJ series
PSS2-SRA
SRA series
PSS2-SRS
SRS series
PSS2-SRK(*)
SRK series
PSS2-HJPR
PSS2-HVPS
High-voltage power supply
HJPR series
PSS2-HES(*)
HES/HESS series
PSS2-POPF
PSS2-AMP
Bipolar power supply
POPF series
PSS2-POSF
POSF series
PSS2-POKF
POKF series
PSS2-POEF
POEF series
PSS2-PJOPF
PJOPF series
PSS2-GPPL
PSS2-GP
DC power supply
High-voltage power supply
(via GP series)
PL series
PSS2-GPHV
HJPM series
HAR/HARb series
HER/HERR series
HEP/HEPP series
HUNS series
PSS2-GPMS
General power supplied via controller
for power supply GP-MS
(*) Will be supported

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2-3 Licensing Provisions of PSS2
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 PSS2
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 PSS2
3-1 Operating Environment of PSS2
OS
Windows 11 (32/64bit), Windows 10 (32/64bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64bit),
Windows 8 (32/64bit) (*1),(*2)
It needs to install .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
PSS2 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
One port is used to connect the USB key.
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, GP-OPT2-9, etc.
Device driver
USB port (Standard)
Our USB device driver is required.
COM port (-LGob option)
Not required.
Notes:
(*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 PSS2 versions]
PSS2 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 PSS2 stably.
Set the power saving mode and screen saver of Windows to OFF. If Windows goes to
sleep or hibernate, communications may stop.
Set the enlarged display setting of the monitor to 100%. With settings other than 100%,
PSS2 may not be displayed correctly.
When starting PSS2, avoid using with other applications. Also, disable Task
Scheduler.
Operation of PSS2 may be disturbed depending on compatibility of anti - virus software and
Windows security status.
Operation of PSS2 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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Instruments
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 PSS2.
Interface option
Interface of
power supply
Communication
adapter
Interface of PC
How to setup
-LGob
Optical fiber
connector
GP-OPT2-9
RS-232C
3-2-1
GP-OPT2-9
&
USB-RS-232C
conversion cable(*7)
USB
3-2-2
USB-OPT
Standard
USB
-
USB
3-2-3
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 When RS-232C port is used with -LGob option
(1) Connect GP-OPT2-9 to RS-232C port of PC.
(2) Connect GP-OPT2-9 and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
(3) Set the communication method of RS-232C port. (Refer to [3-2-4 Port setting])
RS-232C port
GP-OPT2-9
Optical fiber connector
Caution
Please use GP-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Do not bend the optical fiber.

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3-2-2 When USB port is used with -LGob option
If PC is not equipped with RS-232C port, it is necessary to set USB port as a virtual COM port.
There are two methods.
(A) Using GP-OPT2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable
(1) Connect PC and GP-OPT2-9 with USB-RS-232C conversion cable.
(2) Setup the device driver of the USB-RS-232C conversion cable.
(Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.)
(3) Connect GP-OPT2-9 and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port setting])
(B) Using USB-OPT as communication adapter
(1) Connect PC and USB-OPT with USB cable.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
([3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.])
(3) Connect USB-OPT and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-5 Port setting])
Optical fiber connector
Instruments
GP-OPT2-9
USB-RS-232C conversion cable
Caution
Please use GP-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Do not bend the optical fiber.
Caution
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
USB port
Optical fiber connector
USB-OPT
Instruments

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3-2-3 When USB port is used for -LUs1 option
(1) Connect PC and the power supply with USB cable.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
([3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.])
(3) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-4 Port setting])
3-2-4 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 PSS2, please use "Virtual COM port version" of USB driver.)
Instruments
USB port
USB port
Documents
Drivers
Sample Programs
CD-ROM (PSS2)
PSS2
Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup
USBDriver_SamplePrograms
USB Driver Instruction Manual
USB Driver

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3-2-5 Port setting
At the connection, pay attention to the following points. If these items are not set properly, PSS2 may
not operate.
・Specify UNIT numbers from #0.
・Set the communication method of COM port as shown below.
Communication speed
9600, 19200, 38400bps
(according to the setting of the unit)
Stop bit
1bit
Data bit
8bit
Parity
None
3-2-6 Connection and setting for single-phase three-wire output, three-phase output,
or parallel output (as for SRJ and SRK)
In SRJ or SRK, when you use single-phase three-wire, three-phase, or parallel output, connect the
power supply units each other using the dedicated cable and set the DIP switch for each output.
For details of connection and setting according to the connection method, refer to the instruction
manual of the power supply unit.
And, connect only the master unit (-Llp3wm for single-phase three-wire output, -LPhu for
three-phase, and -LMsm for parallel output) to PC.

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3-3 Software Setting
This chapter describes how to install PSS2. Please follow the steps below to install it.
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, PSS2 can control the power supply and the electric load
corresponding to the license. Keep the USB key inserted in the computer when in PSS2 use.
If the red LED of the USB key lights up, then the USB key is recognized.
(*) If the PSS2 version is “1.21.0”or later, the following steps are unnecessary.
If the PSS2 version is earlier than “1.21.0”, you need to install the USB key driver.
1. Insert the CD-ROM of PSS2.
2. Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder.
3. Proceed with the installation following the instructions on the screen.

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3-3-2 Installation of PSS2
The installation procedure differs by OS or PC environment. Proceed with the installation according
to the details displayed by the installer.
1. Insert PSS2's CD-ROM to the drive.
2. Execute “PSS2-Setup-setup v*.*.*.exe” in [PSS2] folder.
3. If necessary component is not installed, install the necessary components according to the
instructions.
・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 PSS2 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
The section describes equipment other than power supply units manufactured by Matsusada
Precision.
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(*8) 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 length
8bit
Parity
None
Delimiter
CR+LF

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4 Basic Concept of PSS2
4-1 Operation Procedure of PSS2
PSS2 is operated by the following three procedures.
(1) Edit the test condition
(2) Run the test
(3) Check the test data
The windows of PSS2en are available for each of the procedures. The same procedure is used to for
both direct control and sequence operations.
4-2 Window Constitution
PSS2 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 PSS2.
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 configured.
・Up to 32 power supplies can be connected to one group.
・Multiple communication ports can be selected to one 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 group.
(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 POPF, POSF and PJOPF, the protection of power
supplies is set.
(4) Temperature chamber (Sequence operation only)
The temperature chamber operated in this group is set.
(5) Sequence (Sequence operation only)
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] (Sequence operation only)
The detail of each sequence is set.
(*) A test condition is accepted to direct control operation.
4-5 Setting Error of Test Condition
An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. f you
place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this
content.