Pacific Power Source AFX Series User manual

Operation Manual
AFX Series® – Rev 1.1.9 P/N 160620-10
AFXSeries®
ProgrammablePowerSource
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Table of Contents
1Contact Information .................................................................................................................15
2Safety & Warranty Information................................................................................................16
2.1 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 16
2.3 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 16
2.4 Safety Notices ........................................................................................................................................ 18
3Product Overview.....................................................................................................................23
3.1 General Description............................................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................ 25
3.4 Controller Description........................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 Measurement Read-back ..................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Accessories Included (Ship Kit) ............................................................................................................. 26
3.7 Remote Control Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 26
4Technical Specifications............................................................................................................27
4.1 Single Chassis Models............................................................................................................................ 27
4.2 Multiple Chassis Models ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 AC Output Mode ................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.1 Programmable Output Impedance Ranges by Mode and Configuration ..................................................... 30
4.3.2 Extended Frequency Ranges – Supplemental specs ...................................................................................... 31
4.3.3 Temporary Current Overload .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.3.4 AC Voltage and Current Output Charts ........................................................................................................... 34
4.3.5 Extended AC Voltage Ranges – Supplemental specs...................................................................................... 35
4.4 DC Output Mode................................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.1 DC Voltage and Current Output Charts........................................................................................................... 37
4.5 Protection Modes.................................................................................................................................. 38
4.6 Metering ................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.7 Other Measurements............................................................................................................................ 40
4.8 Transients............................................................................................................................................... 40
4.9 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 41
4.10 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 41
4.11 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................... 42
4.12 Safety & Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 42
4.13 Digital Interfaces.................................................................................................................................... 43
4.14 Auxiliary I/O ........................................................................................................................................... 44
4.15 Transformer Output Voltage Range (T Option)................................................................................... 45
4.15.1 Available T Option Rating Versions.................................................................................................................. 45
4.15.2 Technical Specifications 400V Range............................................................................................................... 46
4.16 IEC413 Option........................................................................................................................................ 48
5Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................................49
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 49
5.2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions........................................................................................................... 49
5.3 Verify Correct AC Input Line Voltage.................................................................................................... 51
5.4 AC Input Connections............................................................................................................................ 52
5.5 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 55
5.5.1 Chassis Ground Connection Required............................................................................................................. 55
5.5.2 Output Neutral Grounding............................................................................................................................... 56
5.6 AC Input Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................................ 56

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5.7 Bench Use .............................................................................................................................................. 57
5.8 Rack Mounting....................................................................................................................................... 57
5.9 Airflow.................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.10 Sound Levels .......................................................................................................................................... 58
5.11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 59
5.12 Air Intake Filter Removal and Cleaning ................................................................................................ 59
5.12.1 Air Filter Removal ............................................................................................................................................. 60
5.12.2 Filter Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.12.3 Air Filter Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 60
5.13 Liquids .................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.14 Load Connections.................................................................................................................................. 61
5.14.1 Output Wiring and Recommended Wire Sizing.............................................................................................. 61
5.14.2 Three Phase Wye Load Output Connection.................................................................................................... 62
5.14.3 Three Phase Delta Load Output Connection................................................................................................... 65
5.14.4 Single Phase Load Output Connection ............................................................................................................ 68
5.14.5 External Voltage Sense Connections ............................................................................................................... 70
5.14.6 Powering Up ..................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.14.7 In Case of Malfunction ..................................................................................................................................... 72
5.15 Cabinet Systems Installation................................................................................................................. 73
5.15.1 Standard Cabinet Sizes ..................................................................................................................................... 73
5.15.2 Tools Required.................................................................................................................................................. 73
5.15.3 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 74
5.15.4 Cabinet System AC Input Connections............................................................................................................ 75
5.15.5 Recommended AC Input Wire Strip Lengths .................................................................................................. 75
5.15.6 Cabinet System AC Input Neutral .................................................................................................................... 77
5.15.7 Cabinet System Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 77
5.15.8 Recommended AC Output Wire Strip Lengths ............................................................................................... 78
5.15.9 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase WYE Loads.................................................................................... 78
5.15.10 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase Delta Loads................................................................................... 79
5.15.11 Cabinet Load Connections – Single Phase Loads ............................................................................................ 80
5.16 AFX Cabinet Systems Turn ON and Turn OFF Procedures .................................................................. 81
5.16.1 Cabinet Power Turn ON using Circuit Breakers .............................................................................................. 81
5.16.2 Cabinet Power Turn OFF using Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................. 81
5.17 Cabinet System Options........................................................................................................................ 83
5.17.1 -OCS: Output Control Switch Option............................................................................................................... 83
5.17.2 -EPO: Emergency Power Off Option................................................................................................................ 84
5.17.3 -MRC: Mode Relay Control Option.................................................................................................................. 84
5.17.4 -28UX Option .................................................................................................................................................... 84
5.17.5 -Transformer Options for Cabinet Systems..................................................................................................... 85
5.18 Interface Options................................................................................................................................... 86
5.18.1 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “L” Versions............................................................................................... 86
5.18.2 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “A” Versions.............................................................................................. 87
5.18.3 Rear Panel Connector Locations - “AG” Versions ........................................................................................... 87
5.18.4 USB Device Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 87
5.18.5 RS232 Serial Interface....................................................................................................................................... 88
5.18.6 GPIB Device Interface (Option G)..................................................................................................................... 90
5.18.7 Remote Inhibit or Enable Input........................................................................................................................ 91
5.18.8 External MODE Relay Control.......................................................................................................................... 92
5.18.9 LAN Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 93
5.18.10 System Interface Bus Connectors.................................................................................................................... 93
5.19 Multi-Unit Parallel Operation ............................................................................................................... 94
5.19.1 Load Connections on Parallel Systems ............................................................................................................ 94
5.19.2 Parallel System Bus Connection....................................................................................................................... 94
5.19.3 Master / Master Paralleling ............................................................................................................................. 95

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5.20 Multi-Cabinet Parallel Operation Guidelines....................................................................................... 96
5.20.1 Output Wiring................................................................................................................................................... 96
5.20.2 System Grounding ............................................................................................................................................ 97
5.21 Transformer Options............................................................................................................................. 98
5.21.1 T Option 4U Chassis.......................................................................................................................................... 98
5.21.2 Rack Mount T Option Installation.................................................................................................................... 99
5.21.3 Unpacking T Option Chassis ........................................................................................................................... 100
5.21.4 Cabinet Installation......................................................................................................................................... 100
5.21.5 T Option Chassis Rear Panel Connectors....................................................................................................... 101
5.21.6 AFX Power Source to T Option Connections.................................................................................................103
6Front Panel Operation ............................................................................................................104
6.1 Front Panel Layout .............................................................................................................................. 104
6.1.1 Keyboard Buttons........................................................................................................................................... 105
6.1.2 Shuttle Knob.................................................................................................................................................... 106
6.1.3 PC Monitor Output......................................................................................................................................... 106
6.1.4 USB Host Ports................................................................................................................................................ 106
6.1.5 SD Card Memory Slot .....................................................................................................................................106
6.2 OUTPUT ENABLE Button..................................................................................................................... 107
6.2.1 OUTPUT State Indication................................................................................................................................107
6.2.2 Energy Savings Modes.................................................................................................................................... 107
6.2.3 Output On Response Times ........................................................................................................................... 107
6.3 Menu Keys ........................................................................................................................................... 108
6.4 PROG – PROGRAM Screens ................................................................................................................ 109
6.4.1 Power On Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 110
6.4.2 PROGRAM Output Parameters...................................................................................................................... 110
6.4.3 Phase Rotation / Phase Sequence ................................................................................................................. 111
6.4.4 Direct Data Entry - Presets ............................................................................................................................. 112
6.4.5 Customizing Output Programming Preset Soft Key Values.......................................................................... 113
6.4.6 Changing Shuttle Programming Resolution .................................................................................................. 113
6.4.7 Phase Mode Selection.................................................................................................................................... 114
6.4.8 PROGRAM Soft Keys....................................................................................................................................... 115
6.4.9 Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting................................................................................................... 117
6.4.10 Available Waveforms ..................................................................................................................................... 119
6.4.11 Waveform Smoothing Filter........................................................................................................................... 121
6.4.12 AUTO RMS Function – Steady State .............................................................................................................. 122
6.4.13 Extended AC Voltage Range Operation......................................................................................................... 124
6.5 MEAS – MEASUREMENTS Screens..................................................................................................... 127
6.5.1 Measurements Screens..................................................................................................................................127
6.5.2 Scope Measurements .................................................................................................................................... 128
6.5.3 Harmonic Measurements .............................................................................................................................. 129
6.5.4Measurement Screen Soft Keys..................................................................................................................... 130
6.5.5 Measurement Data Logging........................................................................................................................... 132
6.6 TRAN- TRANSIENTS Screens ............................................................................................................... 133
6.6.1 LIST Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
6.6.2 LIST Parameters ..............................................................................................................................................134
6.6.3 LIST Transient Edit Mode ............................................................................................................................... 137
6.6.4 LIST Transient Execution Modes.................................................................................................................... 138
6.6.5 LIST Transient Entry Modes ........................................................................................................................... 140
6.6.6 Multiple User Waveforms in LIST Transients ................................................................................................141
6.6.7 STEP or RAMP Modes..................................................................................................................................... 142
6.6.8 STEP or RAMP Parameters.............................................................................................................................143
6.6.9 STEP or RAMP Transient Execution Modes...................................................................................................144
6.6.10 PULSE Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 145
6.6.11 PULSE Parameters ..........................................................................................................................................146

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6.6.12 PULSE Transient Execution Modes ................................................................................................................147
6.6.13 AUTO RMS Function – Transients.................................................................................................................. 148
6.7 CONF – CONFIGURATION Screens ..................................................................................................... 149
6.7.1 UNIT CONFIGURATION Screens..................................................................................................................... 151
6.7.2 USER LIMITS SETTINGS Screen....................................................................................................................... 155
6.7.3 RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen................................................................................................ 156
6.7.4 PROGRAM MEMORY Screen .........................................................................................................................158
6.7.5 CSC CONFIGURATION Screen ........................................................................................................................ 159
6.7.6 TRANSIENT SETTINGS Screen......................................................................................................................... 160
6.7.7 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Screen......................................................................................................................... 161
6.7.8 USER PRESETS Screen..................................................................................................................................... 162
6.8 SYST – SYSTEM Screens....................................................................................................................... 164
6.8.1 SYSTEM MENU 1............................................................................................................................................. 165
6.8.2 SYSTEM MENU 2............................................................................................................................................. 165
6.8.3 ERROR / EVENT QUEUE Screen ..................................................................................................................... 166
6.8.4 FAULT INFORMATION Screen........................................................................................................................166
6.8.5 INTERFACE Screen ..........................................................................................................................................167
6.8.6 UNIT INFORMATION Screen .......................................................................................................................... 178
6.8.7 PARALLEL UNITS Screen .................................................................................................................................179
6.8.8SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen .............................................................................................................................. 180
6.8.9 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT Screen ...............................................................................................181
6.8.10 CALIBRATION MENU Screen.......................................................................................................................... 182
6.8.11 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen...........................................................................................................................183
6.8.12 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen............................................................................................................................. 184
7Rear Panel, Connectors and Protection ..................................................................................185
7.1 OUTPUT Terminals .............................................................................................................................. 185
7.1.1 Output Power Connector Rating and Isolation.............................................................................................186
7.1.2 Wire Size.......................................................................................................................................................... 186
7.1.3 Connecting a UUT........................................................................................................................................... 186
7.2 External Voltage Sense Input Terminals ............................................................................................ 187
7.2.1 External Voltage Sense Connector Rating and Isolation .............................................................................. 188
7.2.2 Load Connection without External Voltage Sense........................................................................................ 188
7.2.3 Load Connection with External Voltage Sense. ............................................................................................ 188
7.3 Auxiliary I/O ......................................................................................................................................... 189
7.3.1 Auxiliary I/O Functions ...................................................................................................................................189
7.3.2 DB25 Connector AUX I/O Pin locations .........................................................................................................190
7.3.3 I/O Signal Table by pin number...................................................................................................................... 191
7.3.4 I/O Signal Table by Function .......................................................................................................................... 192
7.3.5 Dedicated Function Digital Inputs.................................................................................................................. 193
7.3.6 Transient Trigger Input ................................................................................................................................... 194
7.3.7 External or Line Sync Input.............................................................................................................................195
7.3.8 Digital Output control signals......................................................................................................................... 198
7.3.9 User Programmable Digital signals................................................................................................................ 201
7.3.10 Analog I/O Descriptions.................................................................................................................................. 203
7.3.11 12 DC Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 205
7.3.12 RS232 Description........................................................................................................................................... 205
7.3.13 Front Panel Operation of AUX I/O Functions................................................................................................206
7.4 System Interface Bus Connectors....................................................................................................... 213
8Remote Control Programming................................................................................................214
8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 214
8.1.1 Programming Conventions and Notations.................................................................................................... 214
8.1.2 Command Terminators .................................................................................................................................. 215
8.2 Remote Control Command Descriptions by Subsystem................................................................... 216

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8.3 Calibration Commands........................................................................................................................ 217
8.3.1 AFX Calibration Commands ...........................................................................................................................217
8.3.2 UPC Mode Specific commands...................................................................................................................... 219
8.3.3 AUX I/O Interface Calibration Commands .................................................................................................... 219
8.4 Measurement Commands.................................................................................................................. 220
8.4.1 Voltage Measurement Commands ............................................................................................................... 220
8.4.2 Frequency Measurement Commands .......................................................................................................... 221
8.4.3 Current Measurement Commands ...............................................................................................................221
8.4.4 Power Measurement Commands ................................................................................................................. 223
8.4.5 KWh Measurement Commands.................................................................................................................... 223
8.4.6 Other Measurement Commands .................................................................................................................. 225
8.4.7 Measurement Data Logging Commands ...................................................................................................... 225
8.4.8 Waveform Capture Commands.....................................................................................................................229
8.4.9 Harmonic Measurements Commands .......................................................................................................... 231
8.5 Output Control Commands ................................................................................................................ 236
8.6 Program Commands ........................................................................................................................... 240
8.6.1 Program Control Commands .........................................................................................................................240
8.6.2 Execution Commands.....................................................................................................................................251
8.6.3 Transient Segments Commands....................................................................................................................252
8.6.4 Memory Management Commands............................................................................................................... 257
8.7 Source Commands .............................................................................................................................. 260
8.7.1 Source Configuration Programming Commands.......................................................................................... 260
8.7.2 Voltage Programming Commands ................................................................................................................265
8.7.3 Frequency Programming Commands............................................................................................................ 272
8.7.4 Current Programming Commands ................................................................................................................ 274
8.7.5 Phase Programming Commands ...................................................................................................................276
8.7.6 Waveform Programming Commands ........................................................................................................... 278
8.7.7 Voltage Protection Programming Commands.............................................................................................. 286
8.7.8 Current Protection Programming Commands.............................................................................................. 288
8.7.9 Power Protection Programming Commands................................................................................................ 292
8.7.10 Impedance Programming Commands .......................................................................................................... 298
8.7.11 STEP Transient Commands ............................................................................................................................301
8.7.12 PULSE Transient Commands.......................................................................................................................... 321
8.7.13 IEC413 Option Interharmonics Commands ..................................................................................................332
8.8 Status Commands ............................................................................................................................... 336
8.9 System Commands.............................................................................................................................. 338
8.9.1 System Error Commands ............................................................................................................................... 338
8.9.2 System Information Commands.................................................................................................................... 339
8.9.3 System Interface Commands.........................................................................................................................342
8.9.4 System Configuration Commands................................................................................................................. 346
8.9.5 Parallel System Commands............................................................................................................................348
8.9.6 System Sanitization Commands .................................................................................................................... 349
8.9.7 Communication LAN Commands .................................................................................................................. 349
8.9.8 Communication Serial Port Commands ........................................................................................................354
8.9.9 Communication USB Commands .................................................................................................................. 356
8.9.10 Communication GPIB Commands ................................................................................................................. 357
8.9.11 System Firmware Commands........................................................................................................................ 359
8.9.12 System Remote Access Commands .............................................................................................................. 360
8.9.13 Miscellaneous System Commands................................................................................................................ 362
8.10 Auxiliary I/O System Commands ........................................................................................................ 363
8.10.1 System Analog & Digital IO Commands ........................................................................................................363
8.10.2 SOURce:SYNChronize Commands................................................................................................................. 376
8.10.3 PROGram:TRANsient Triggers Commands ................................................................................................... 379
8.10.4 AUX I/O Calibration Commands .................................................................................................................... 381

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8.11 IEEE488.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................... 385
8.12 Status and Events Registers ................................................................................................................ 388
8.12.1 Status Byte Register (STB) ..............................................................................................................................388
8.12.2 Status Event Register (ESR) ............................................................................................................................391
8.12.3 SCPI Status Registers ...................................................................................................................................... 392
9USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................394
9.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 394
9.2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 394
10 LAN Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................396
10.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 396
10.2 Web Browser Interface ....................................................................................................................... 396
10.3 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................... 398
10.3.1 Browser Access Control.................................................................................................................................. 399
10.3.2 Front Panel Access Control ............................................................................................................................402
10.4 Web Browser Interface ....................................................................................................................... 403
10.5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree .................................................................................................. 403
10.6 Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 404
10.6.1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface ......................................................................................................... 404
10.6.2 Status Byte Display .........................................................................................................................................405
10.6.3 Browser Status Bar ......................................................................................................................................... 405
10.6.4 Operation Manual PDF...................................................................................................................................405
10.7 Source Control Screens ....................................................................................................................... 406
10.7.1 Program........................................................................................................................................................... 407
10.7.2 Protections...................................................................................................................................................... 408
10.7.3 Transients........................................................................................................................................................409
10.7.4 Program Memory........................................................................................................................................... 415
10.7.5 Waveform....................................................................................................................................................... 416
10.7.6 Waveform Editor ............................................................................................................................................ 417
10.7.7 SCPI Script ....................................................................................................................................................... 420
10.8 Measurement Screens ........................................................................................................................ 422
10.8.1 Monitor ........................................................................................................................................................... 423
10.8.2 Real-Time Plot.................................................................................................................................................424
10.8.3 V/I Plot.............................................................................................................................................................425
10.8.4 Data Logger..................................................................................................................................................... 426
10.8.5 Scope...............................................................................................................................................................427
10.8.6 Harmonics....................................................................................................................................................... 429
10.9 Configuration Screens ......................................................................................................................... 430
10.9.1 Unit Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 431
10.9.2 User Limits & Presets...................................................................................................................................... 432
10.9.3 Ramp Time & Slew Rate.................................................................................................................................433
10.10 System Screens.................................................................................................................................... 434
10.10.1 Error/Event Queue ......................................................................................................................................... 435
10.10.2 Fault List .......................................................................................................................................................... 436
10.10.3 Error/Event List ............................................................................................................................................... 437
10.10.4 Interface Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 438
10.10.5 Access Control................................................................................................................................................. 439
10.10.6 Digital & Analog IO’s ....................................................................................................................................... 440
10.10.7 Unit Information............................................................................................................................................. 444
10.10.8 Parallel Units ................................................................................................................................................... 445
10.10.9 Memory Browser............................................................................................................................................ 446
10.10.10 Calibration....................................................................................................................................................... 447
10.10.11 Remote Support ............................................................................................................................................. 448
10.10.12 Import / Export ............................................................................................................................................... 448

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10.10.13 Firmware Update............................................................................................................................................ 449
10.10.14 Sanitize and Reboot........................................................................................................................................ 450
10.11 Additional Functions............................................................................................................................ 450
10.11.1Sharing Options – FTP & SAMBA ................................................................................................................... 450
11 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................451
11.1 Calibration Interval.............................................................................................................................. 451
11.2 Closed Case User Calibration .............................................................................................................. 451
11.3 Equipment Required ........................................................................................................................... 451
11.4 Calibration Procedures........................................................................................................................ 452
11.4.1 Voltage Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................ 452
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................ 453
11.4.3 Voltage Calibration - Gain ..............................................................................................................................454
11.4.4 Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams ..................................................................................................... 455
11.4.1 Current Calibration Load Values ....................................................................................................................456
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Gain .............................................................................................................................. 457
11.4.3 Exit Calibration Mode..................................................................................................................................... 457
12 Warnings & Error Messages ...................................................................................................458
12.1 Preface ................................................................................................................................................. 458
12.2 Errors & Warnings Messages in Numeric Order................................................................................ 458
13 Service and Maintenance .......................................................................................................479
13.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................. 479
13.2 Authorized Service Centers................................................................................................................. 480
14 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................481
Index .............................................................................................................................................482

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Table of Tables
Table 3-1: Included Accessories ...........................................................................................................................26
Table 3-2: Remote Control Interface....................................................................................................................26
Table 4-1: Programmable Impedance Ranges as a function of Phase Mode and Configuration .........................30
Table 5-1: AC Input Wire Size Table .....................................................................................................................53
Table 5-2: Available AFX Cabinet Options ............................................................................................................83
Table 5-3: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel ( A Versions)......................................87
Table 5-4: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel (A Versions w GPIB) ..........................87
Table 5-5: RS232 DB25 Tx and Rx Pin Locations...................................................................................................88
Table 5-6: Standard RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments.................................................................................................89
Table 5-7: GPIB Interface Connector Pin Assignments.........................................................................................90
Table 5-8: Transformer Option Chassis, Rear Panel Connectors........................................................................102
Table 6-1: Available Menu Keys..........................................................................................................................108
Table 6-2: Available Output Parameters on PROGRAM screen..........................................................................110
Table 6-3: Changing Programming Resolution ...................................................................................................113
Table 6-4: PROGRAM screen soft keys ...............................................................................................................116
Table 6-5: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ......................................................................................120
Table 6-6: Measurement Screen Soft Keys.........................................................................................................131
Table 6-7: Available LIST Transient Parameters .................................................................................................134
Table 6-8: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 .................................................................................................135
Table 6-9: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d ...............................................................................136
Table 6-10: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 ...............................................................................................136
Table 6-11: Available TRANSIENT EDIT screen soft keys ....................................................................................138
Table 6-12: Available TRANSIENT DEBUG screen soft keys ................................................................................138
Table 6-13: Available TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys ..........................................................................139
Table 6-14: Available STEP Transient Parameters ..............................................................................................143
Table 6-15: Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys.....................................................................................143
Table 6-16: Available STEP EXECUTION screen soft keys ...................................................................................144
Table 6-17: Available STEP Transient Parameters ..............................................................................................146
Table 6-18: Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys.....................................................................................146
Table 6-19: Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys.....................................................................................147
Table 6-20: Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 1 screen soft keys .......................................................................152
Table 6-21: Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 2 screen soft keys .......................................................................154
Table 6-22: Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys ..........................................................................155
Table 6-23: Available RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ....................................................157
Table 6-24: Available SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ............................................................................159
Table 6-25: Available CSC CONFIGURATION screen soft keys ............................................................................159
Table 6-26: Available TRANSIENT SETTINGS screen soft keys ............................................................................160
Table 6-27: Available PROGRAMMABLE IMPEDANCE screen soft keys .............................................................161
Table 6-28: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................169
Table 6-29: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................170
Table 6-30: Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ................................................................172
Table 6-31: Available SERIAL INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ......................................................................173
Table 6-32: Available USB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ..........................................................................174
Table 6-33: Available GPIB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys .........................................................................175

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Table 6-34: Available UNIT INFORMATION screen soft keys..............................................................................178
Table 6-35: Available PARALLEL UNITS screen soft keys ....................................................................................179
Table 6-36: Available SYSTEM SETTINGS screen soft keys .................................................................................180
Table 6-37: Available CALIBRATION MENU screen soft keys..............................................................................182
Table 6-38: Available FIRMWARE UPDATE screen soft keys ..............................................................................183
Table 6-39: Available LOGGING TOOL screen soft keys......................................................................................184
Table 7-1: Auxiliary I/O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by DB25 pin number..................................191
Table 7-2: Auxiliary I/O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by Signal Name..........................................192
Table 7-3: Default Analog Output Functions......................................................................................................204
Table 7-4: AUX I/O Analog Input assignable Commands....................................................................................207
Table 7-5: AUX I/O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions...................................................................210
Table 8-1: Available SCPI Command Subsystems...............................................................................................216
Table 8-2: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ......................................................................................279
Table 8-3: Mandatory IEEE488.2 Common Commands .....................................................................................385
Table 8-4: Status Byte Register (STB) .................................................................................................................389
Table 8-5: Status Event Register (ESR)................................................................................................................391
Table 10-1: Supported Script Entries..................................................................................................................420
Table 11-1: Required Calibration Equipment .....................................................................................................451
Table 11-2: Setup for Voltage Offset Calibration ...............................................................................................452
Table 11-3: Calibration Load Values by Model and Phase Mode.......................................................................456
Table 12-1: Warnings and Error Messages Listing..............................................................................................478

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Table of Figures
Figure 2-1: EMI AC Input Filter Residual Voltage Check after disconnecting AC Mains power............................21
Figure 3-1: AFX Series Model Number Decoder...................................................................................................23
Figure 3-2: AFX Series® Basic Block Diagram........................................................................................................25
Figure 4-1: Output Voltage distortion into full R Load as a function of Frequency..............................................29
Figure 4-2: 1.00Hz ~ 15.00Hz Freq. Range Power Rating in 3 Phs Mode .............................................................31
Figure 4-3: 1200Hz ~ 3000Hz Freq. Range Voltage vs. Current- 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode....................................32
Figure 4-4: 1200Hz ~ 3000Hz Extended Freq. Range Power - 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode .......................................32
Figure 4-5: Current Overload vs. Time..................................................................................................................33
Figure 4-6: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 3 or 2-phase mode. ................................................34
Figure 4-7: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models – 1 phase mode. .......................................................34
Figure 4-8: Extended AC Voltage/Current Range, AFX Models – 3 or 2 phase mode ..........................................36
Figure 4-9: Extended AC Voltage/Current Range, AFX Models – 1 phase mode..................................................36
Figure 4-10: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models- 3 or 2 phase mode. ...............................................37
Figure 4-11: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 1 phase mode.......................................................38
Figure 4-12: Dimension Drawing AFX Series® 15KW Model.................................................................................42
Figure 4-13: Rack Mount Chassis for 6kVA to 15kVA Transformer Option ..........................................................45
Figure 4-14: Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range – 3 Phase Mode..................................................................47
Figure 4-15: Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range – 1 Phase Mode..................................................................47
Figure 4-1: Model 5L18-36 VI Curve .....................................................................................................................49
Figure 5-2: Exploded view of AFX unit packaging.................................................................................................50
Figure 5-3: Rear Panel Layout...............................................................................................................................54
Figure 5-4: AC Input Terminal Block - Rear Panel.................................................................................................54
Figure 5-5: Grounding Floating Neutral Output ...................................................................................................56
Figure 5-6: Air Intake Filter Removal....................................................................................................................59
Figure 5-7: Air Intake Filter and Filter Panel.........................................................................................................60
Figure 5-8: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense..............................................63
Figure 5-9: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense .............................................64
Figure 5-10: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense ..........................................66
Figure 5-11: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense..........................................67
Figure 5-12: Optional AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor assembly ...................................................................68
Figure 5-13: Single phase Load Output Connections............................................................................................69
Figure 5-14: AFX A Version External Voltage Sense Connector............................................................................71
Figure 5-15: AFX Cabinet Dimensions...................................................................................................................74
Figure 5-16: AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram......................................................................................76
Figure 5-17: WYE Load Connection Diagram........................................................................................................78
Figure 5-18: Delta Load Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................79
Figure 5-19: Single Phase Load Connection Diagram ...........................................................................................80
Figure 5-20: AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences........................................................................82
Figure 5-21AFX “AG” Version Cabinet -OCS Option Wiring Diagram ...................................................................83
Figure 5-22: AFX “L” Version Cabinet -OCS Option Wiring Diagram ....................................................................84
Figure 5-23: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel ( L Versions)...................................86
Figure 5-24: Remote Inhibit Control Screen.........................................................................................................91
Figure 5-25: Remote Inhibit Pins on DB9 for AFX-2L and AFX-4L Versions ..........................................................91
Figure 5-26: AFX Series® Rear Panel Layout .........................................................................................................93

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Figure 5-27: Parallel Mode Bus Connections using parallel bus cable .................................................................95
Figure 5-28: Multi-Cabinet Parallel Configuration Output Wiring - 3 Phase ........................................................96
Figure 5-29: Rack Mount Chassis for 6kVA to 15kVA Transformer Option ..........................................................98
Figure 5-30: Interconnections between AFX Power Sourec and Transformer Option Chassis ..........................103
Figure 6-1: AFX Series® Front Panel View...........................................................................................................104
Figure 6-2: PROGRAM Screen.............................................................................................................................110
Figure 6-3: Three Phase AC mode Default Phase Rotation ................................................................................111
Figure 6-4: Three Phase AC mode Reversed Phase Rotation .............................................................................112
Figure 6-5: Phase Mode Data Entry Status Field ................................................................................................114
Figure 6-6: Waveform with no Smoothing Filter Applied...................................................................................121
Figure 6-7: Same Waveform with maximum smoothing Filter Applied .............................................................121
Figure 6-8: Enable Vac extended operating range to 312Vac ............................................................................125
Figure 6-9: Three Phase Measurement Screens.................................................................................................127
Figure 6-10: Single Phase Measurement Screens for Phase A and B .................................................................127
Figure 6-11: Voltage Transient Example 1..........................................................................................................135
Figure 6-12: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d ............................................................................136
Figure 6-13: Blank TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen ..............................................................................................137
Figure 6-14: TRANSIENT VIEW Edit Mode ..........................................................................................................137
Figure 6-15: TRANSIENT Debug mode screen ....................................................................................................138
Figure 6-16: Transient shown in STEP Entry Mode.............................................................................................140
Figure 6-17: Transient shown in SEGMENT Entry Mode ....................................................................................140
Figure 6-18: Available User Waveforms in Transients........................................................................................141
Figure 6-19: USER LIMIT SETTINGS Screen .........................................................................................................155
Figure 6-20: RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen..................................................................................156
Figure 6-21: PROGRAM MEMORY screen...........................................................................................................158
Figure 6-22: CSC CONFIGURATION screen .........................................................................................................159
Figure 6-23: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 1 ..................................................................................................................164
Figure 6-24: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 2 ..................................................................................................................164
Figure 6-25: ERROR & EVENT QUEUE Screen .....................................................................................................166
Figure 6-26: FAULT INFORMATION screen .........................................................................................................166
Figure 6-27: INTERFACE SETUP Screen...............................................................................................................167
Figure 6-28: ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP Screen .............................................................................................171
Figure 6-29: SERIAL INTERFCE SETUP Screen .....................................................................................................173
Figure 6-30: USB INTERFACE SETUP Screen .......................................................................................................174
Figure 6-31: USB INTERFACE SETUP Screen .......................................................................................................175
Figure 6-32: REMOTE INHIBIT Setup Screen.......................................................................................................176
Figure 6-33: UNIT INFORMATION Screen ...........................................................................................................178
Figure 6-34: PARALLEL UNITS Screen .................................................................................................................179
Figure 6-35: SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen...............................................................................................................180
Figure 6-36: EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGMENT Screen ...................................................................................181
Figure 6-37: CALIBRATION MENU Screen...........................................................................................................182
Figure 6-38: FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen ...........................................................................................................183
Figure 6-39: REMOTE SUPPORT Screen..............................................................................................................184
Figure 6-40: Remote Support REPORT Screen....................................................................................................184
Figure 7-1: Rear Panel AUX I/O DB25 Connector Location.................................................................................189
Figure 7-2: DB25 Connector AUX I/O Pin Locations ...........................................................................................190

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Figure 7-3: External Trigger Input Timing ...........................................................................................................195
Figure 7-4: External Sync Input Pulses................................................................................................................196
Figure 7-5: External Sync Input Sync Status Indication ......................................................................................197
Figure 7-6: External Sync Input Sync Lost Status Indication...............................................................................197
Figure 7-7: Transient Trigger Output Pulse ........................................................................................................199
Figure 7-8: Function Strobe Output Pulse ..........................................................................................................199
Figure 7-9: Phase A Zero Phase Sync Output Pulse ............................................................................................200
Figure 8-1: Energy Saving Modes and Output Commands State Diagram .........................................................236
Figure 8-2: Status Byte Logical Model ................................................................................................................390
Figure 8-3: Standard Event Register (ESR) Model ..............................................................................................391
Figure 8-4: SCPI Status Registers Model.............................................................................................................393
Figure 9-1: PPST USB Drivers visible in Windows Device Manager ....................................................................395
Figure 10-1: LXI Web Server Home Screen.........................................................................................................397
Figure 10-2: ACCESS CONTROL Dialog Screen ....................................................................................................399
Figure 10-3: Remote Access Control Request Dialog .........................................................................................400
Figure 10-4: Remote Access Control IP Filter screen..........................................................................................401
Figure 10-5: Waveform Edit defined using 4 data points...................................................................................418
Figure 10-6: Waveform Edit defined using 16 data points.................................................................................418
Figure 11-1: Voltage Calibration Equipment Setup – 1 or 3 Phase Mode – Phase A..........................................454
Figure 11-2: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 3 Phase Mode – Phase A.................................................455
Figure 11-3: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 1 Phase Mode .................................................................456

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1Contact Information
AMERICA/CANADA
Pacific Power Source
17692 Fitch
Irvine, CA 92614
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
EUROPE
Caltest Instruments GmbH.
Binzigstraße 21
77876 Kappelrodeck
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
CHINA
PPST Shanghai Co. Ltd.
4 floors , building 2, No. 2185 Lai Fang Road
Jiu Ting Town, Song Jiang District
Shanghai 201615
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://pacificpower.com

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2Safety & Warranty Information
2.1 Limited Warranty
Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) warrants each unit to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. For the period of two (2) years from the date of shipment to the purchaser,
PPS will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any unit returned to the PPS factory in
Irvine, California or one of its designated service facilities. It does not cover damage arising
from misuse of the unit or attempted field modifications or repairs. This warranty
specifically excludes damage to other equipment connected to this unit.
Upon notice from the purchaser within (30) days of shipment of units found to be defective
in material or workmanship, PPS will pay all shipping charges for the repair or replacement.
If notice is received more than thirty (30) days from shipment, all shipping charges shall be
paid by the purchaser. Units returned on debit memos will not be accepted and will be
returned without repair.
This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty
PPS warrants repair work to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the
period of ninety (90) days from the invoice date. This Service and Spare Parts Limited
Warranty applies to replacement parts or to subassemblies only. All shipping and packaging
charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer. PPS will not accept debit memos for
returned power sources or for subassemblies. Debit memos will cause return of power
sources or assemblies without repair.
This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
2.3 Safety Information
This chapter contains important information you should read BEFORE attempting to install
and power-up PPS Equipment. The information in this chapter is provided for use by
experienced operators. Experienced operators understand the necessity of becoming
familiar with, and then observing, life-critical safety and installation issues. Topics in this
chapter include:
•Safety Notices
•Warnings
•Cautions
•Preparation for Installation
•Installation Instructions
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the SAFETY SYMBOLS shown on the next page. These
symbols are used throughout this manual and relate to important safety information and
issues affecting the end user or operator.

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2.4 Safety Notices
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument. Pacific Power Source assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
WARNING: CLASS 1 INSTRUMENT
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The
protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the
operation instructions.
AVERTISSEMENT: APPAREIL CLASSE 1
Cet produit est un appareil Classe 1 (avec terre de protection). Les dispositifs de sécurité de ce
produit peuvent être altérés si le produit est utilisé d´une manière non spécifiée dans le manuel
d´utilisation.
WARNING: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2
environments only. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 80% for
temperatures up to 40 °C and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables
for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.
AVERTISSEMENT: CONDITIONS ENVIRONNEMENTALES
Cet appareil est destiné à une utilisation intérieure dans une installation de catégorie II, degré de
pollution 2. Il est conçu pour fonctionner sous humidité relative maximale de 80%, pour des
températures allant jusqu´à 40°C et à des altitudes allant jusqu´à 2000 m. Se reporter aux
tableaux de spécifications pour les exigences en terme de tension secteur et plage de
temperature ambiante de fonctionnement.

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CAUTION: BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product AC input specifications noted on the model tag matches the available
utility line voltage and frequency.
ATTENTION: AVANT DE METTRE SOUS TENSION
Vérifier que les spécifications de tension d´alimentation de l´équipement notées sur l´étiquette
sont bien compatibles avec la tension et fréquence secteur disponibles.
SAFETY NOTICE: GROUNDING
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). To
minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis or cabinet must be connected to an electrical
safety ground. The instrument must be connected to the AC power supply mains through a
properly rated three phase power cable with protective earth (L1-L2-L3-E). Any interruption of
the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause
a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
This instrument is equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be
properly grounded to minimize electric shock hazard. Operation at line voltages or frequencies in
excess of those stated on the model type plate may cause leakage currents in excess of 5.0 mA
peak.
REGLE DE SECURITE: MISE A LA TERRE
Ce produit est un équipement de Classe 1 (muni d´une borne de mise à la terre). Pour minimiser
le risque de choc électrique, le châssis de l´appareil ou de l´armoire/rack doit impérativement
être relié à une terre de sécurité électrique. L´appareil doit être branché sur le secteur
d'alimentation électrique à courant alternatif par un câble d'alimentation triphasé approprié avec
terre de protection (L1-L2-L3-PE). Toute interruption de la mise à la terre de protection ou de
déconnexion de la borne de terre causera un risque de choc électrique qui pourrait entraîner des
blessures.
Cet appareil est équipé d'un filtre secteur pour réduire les interférences électromagnétiques et
doit être correctement mis à la terre afin de minimiser le risque de choc électrique. Le
fonctionnement sous tensions et fréquences supérieures à celles indiquées sur l´étiquette peut
provoquer des courants de fuite de plus de 5,0 mA peak.

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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER SOUS ATMOSPHERE
EXPLOSIVE
Ne pas faire fonctionner l´appareil en presence de gaz ou vapeurs inflammables.
WARNING
The AC input connections must include a disconnect device (an external switch or circuit-breaker)
as part of the installation. The disconnect device must be suitably located and easily reached and
must be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment. The disconnect device must
disconnect all line conductors simultaneously.
An external overcurrent protection device must be provided (by, e.g., fuses or circuit breaker).
The breaking capacity of the overcurrent protection device should be compatible with the current
rating of the installation.
A minimum of basic insulation is required between mains-connected parts of opposite polarity on
the supply side of the overcurrent protection device.
Overcurrent protection devices shall not be fitted in the protective conductor. Fuses or single
pole circuit-breakers shall not be fitted in the neutral conductor of multi-phase equipment.
Installation should be in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, NEC.
After disconnecting grid power, ALWAYS wait at least 1 minute, then use a Digital Voltmeter
(DMM) in VDC Mode to check for any residual DC voltage from each Line terminal to the Chassis
ground stud to check for safe voltage levels (< 5 Vdc) before touching the unit or any terminal
blocks or pins.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les connexions d'entrée AC doivent inclure un dispositif de déconnexion (un commutateur
externe ou disjoncteur) dans le cadre de l'installation. Le dispositif de déconnexion doit être
convenablement situé et facilement accessible et doit être marqué comme le dispositif de
déconnexion de l'équipement. Le dispositif de déconnexion doit déconnecter tous les
conducteurs de ligne simultanément.
Un dispositif de protection de surintensité externe doit être fourni (par exemple, par des fusibles
ou coupe-circuit). Le pouvoir de coupure du dispositif de protection contre les surintensités doit
être compatible avec le courant nominal de l'installation.