Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS User manual

Instruction Manual
Automated Test Software for
Power Supply and Electronic Load
PSS2en-DCPS
PSS2en-R4K36
PSS2en-R4K80
PSS2en-RK80
PSS2en-R4G
PSS2en-R4GT
PSS2en-RK
PSS2en-RKT
PSS2en-RE
PSS2en-REH
PSS2en-REK
PSS2en-REKJ
PSS2en-TB
PSS2en-VOL
(Ver 1.22.2)
Rev 6.6

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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 When RS-232C port is used with Non-Option or -LGmb option ................................................... 8
3-2-2 When USB port is used with Non-Option or -LGmb option........................................................... 8
3-2-3 When RS-232C port is used with -LGob option ............................................................................ 9
3-2-4 When USB port is used with -LGob option.................................................................................. 10
3-2-5 When USB port is used with -LUs1 option ...................................................................................11
3-2-6 When LAN port is used with -LMi option ......................................................................................11
3-2-7 When USB port is used with -LMi option.....................................................................................12
3-2-8 When RS-485 is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option..................................... 12
3-2-9 When RS-232C is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option..................................13
3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc..........................................................13
3-2-11 Port setting..................................................................................................................................13
3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option ..................................................... 14
3-3 Software Setup.................................................................................................................................... 15
3-3-1 Connection of USB key................................................................................................................. 15
3-3-2 Installation of PSS2en.................................................................................................................. 16
3-4 Other Setups .......................................................................................................................................18
3-4-1 Recommended commercially-available USB-RS-232C conversion cable .................................18
3-4-2 Recommended commercially-available USB-RS-485 conversion cable.................................... 18
3-4-3 Use of temperature chamber .......................................................................................................18
3-5 Communication Protocol..................................................................................................................... 19
3-5-1 LAN............................................................................................................................................... 19
3-5-2 USB (TMC)...................................................................................................................................19
3-5-3 RS-485 .........................................................................................................................................19
4 Basic Concept of PSS2en .........................................................................................................................20
4-1 Operation Procedure of PSS2en........................................................................................................20
4-2 Window Constitution...........................................................................................................................20
4-3 Group...................................................................................................................................................20
4-4 Test Condition...................................................................................................................................... 21
4-5 Error of Test Condition ........................................................................................................................ 21
4-6 Log Data.............................................................................................................................................. 21
4-7 Record Method of the Log Data..........................................................................................................22

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5 Startup of PSS2en ..................................................................................................................................... 23
5-1 Startup of PSS2en............................................................................................................................... 23
6 Procedure of Direct Control Operation...................................................................................................... 24
6-1 Edit the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 24
6-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 29
6-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................ 37
7 Procedure of Sequence Program Operation............................................................................................. 38
7-1 Edit the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 38
7-2 Run the Test Condition........................................................................................................................ 47
7-3 Check the Test Data............................................................................................................................ 51
7-4 Operation Mode of the Sequence Program........................................................................................ 52
7-4-1 Constant value mode ................................................................................................................... 52
7-4-2 Software sequence mode ............................................................................................................ 53
7-4-3 Hardware sequence mode (Three memories type)..................................................................... 56
7-4-4 Hardware sequence mode (20 memories type) .......................................................................... 58
7-4-5 Hardware sweep mode................................................................................................................ 60
7-4-6 Output current integration mode.................................................................................................. 61
7-4-7 Copy of Sequence........................................................................................................................ 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

1Introduction
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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
In advance to set the sequence conditions, 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 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 dedicated
adapter)
RG series
PSS2en-COHV
ES series
AU series
AF/AE series
AKP/AKP series
W series
PSS2en-COMS
General power supplies 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 per port.)
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 equipment)
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.
・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%,
PSS2en may not be displayed correctly.
・When starting PSS2en, avoid using with other applications. Also, disable Task
Scheduler.
・Operation of PSS2en may be disturbed depending on compatibility of anti - virus software
and Windows security status.
・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
（-LGmb）
Modular
connector
CO-MET2-9
RS-232C
3-2-1
CO-MET2-9
&
USB-RS-232C
conversion cable(*7)
USB
3-2-2
CO-U32m
-LGob
Optical fiber
connector
CO-OPT2-9
RS-232C
3-2-3
CO-OPT2-9
&
USB-RS-232C
conversion cable(*7)
USB
3-2-4
USB-OPT
-LUs1
USB
-
USB
3-2-5
-LMi
LAN
-
LAN
3-2-6
USB
-
USB
3-2-7
RS-485
USB-RS-4859
conversion cable(*8)
USB etc.
3-2-8
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.
(*8) Prepare a marketed USB-RS-485 conversion cable. Refer to [3-4-2 Recommended
commercially-available USB-RS-485 conversion cable] for the recommended products.

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3-2-1 When RS-232C port is used with Non-Option or -LGmb option
(1) Connect CO-MET2-9 to RS-232C port of PC.
(2) Connect CO-MET2-9 and the power supply with the modular cable.
(3) Set the communication method of RS-232C port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting])
3-2-2 When USB port is used with Non-Option or -LGmb 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 CO-MET2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable
(1) Connect PC and CO-MET2-9 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 CO-MET2-9 and the power supply with the modular cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting])
CO-MET2-9
RS-232C port
Instruments
Modular connector
USB-RS-232C conversion cable
Modular connector
Instruments
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(B) Using CO-U32m as communication adapter
(1) Connect PC and CO-U32m with USB cable.
(2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
([3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.])
(3) Connect CO-U32m and the power supply with the modular cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting])
3-2-3 When RS-232C port is used with -LGob option
(1) Connect CO-OPT2-9 to RS-232C port of PC.
(2) Connect CO-OPT2-9 and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
(3) Set the communication method of RS-232C port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting])
USB port
Modular connector
Instruments
CO-U32
m
Attention
Please use CO-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Don’t bend the optical fiber.
CO-OPT2-9
RS-232C port
Instruments
Optical fiber connector

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3-2-4 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 CO-OPT2-9 and USB-RS-232C conversion cable
(1) Connect PC and CO-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 CO-OPT2-9 and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
(4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-11 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.
([3-2-10 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 [3-2-11 Port setting])
Attention
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable.
Optical fiber connector
Instruments
CO-OPT2-9
USB-RS-232C conversion cable
Attention
Please use CO-OPT2-9 connecting an AC adapter.
Don’t bend the optical fiber.
USB port
Optical fiber connector
USB-OPT
Instruments

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3-2-5 When USB port is used with -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 [3-2-11 Port setting])
3-2-6 When LAN port is used with -LMi option
(1) Connect PC and the power supply with LAN cable.
(When using a hub, connect them via the hub.)
(2) Set “LAN”as “Host Interface”of the power supply.
(Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option])
(3) (In case of VXI-11 protocol,) install the VISA driver. In that case, please prepare the VISA
library(*9), (*10).
(*) In case of SCPI-RAW protocol, VISA library is not required.
LAN port
Instruments
LAN port
LAN cable
USB port
Instruments
USB port

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3-2-7 When USB port is used with -LMi option
(1) Connect PC and the power supply with USB cable.
(2) Set “USB”as “Host Interface”of the power supply.
(Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option])
(3) Install the VISA driver. In that case, please prepare the VISA library(*9), (*10).
Note:
(*9) VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) library was developed by the IVI Foundation,
and it is the standard specification for measurement instrument connection software.
(*10) PSS2en has gone through the operation verification with NI-VISA Ver. 5.4.
3-2-8 When RS-485 is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option
(1) Connect PC and the power supply with USB-RS-485 conversion cable.
(2) Setup the device driver of the USB-RS-485 conversion cable.
(Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.)
(3) Set “485”as “Host Interface”of the power supply.
(Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option])
(4) Set the duplex of RS-485.
(The protocol of RS-485 is used by 4-line (Full duplex) or 2-line (Half duplex). It can be changed
at WEB interface.)
USB port
Instruments
USB port
USB port
Instruments
MC 0,5/5-G-2.5 connector
USB/RS-485 conversion cable
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3-2-9 When RS-232C is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option
The connection method is the same as [3-2-1 When RS-232C port is used with Non-Option or
-LGmb option] and [3-2-2 When USB port is used with Non-Option or -LGmb option].
Set “232”as “Host Interface”of the power supply. (Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the
power supply with -LMi option])
3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.
When using the power supply for -LUs1 option, CO-U32m 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)
3-2-11 Port setting
At the connection, pay attention to the following points. If these items are not set properly, PSS2en
may not operate.
・Specify UNIT numbers from #0.
・Set the communication method of COM port as shown below.
Communication speed
9600, 19200, 38400bps
Stop bit
1bit
Data length
8bit
Parity
none
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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3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option
At first, set the following parameters of the power supply. These parameters set at WEB interface or
the front panel of the power supply. (You need to change from the default value!)
Refer to the Instruction manual (In the chapter 4 or 6) of -LMi option about the detail.
Item
Setting Value
Setting Point
Host Interface
Used Interface
(LAN, USB, 485, 232(*11))
WEB or Front panel
Command
MTP
WEB or Front panel
Command Reply
With Header
WEB
Setting example at WEB interface
Note:
(*11) Setting “232”is only available on the front panel, not on the web.
Select
Select used interface

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3-3 Software Setup
To install PSS2en, follow the steps below.
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. Click and execute “PSS2en-Setup-v*.*.*.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.