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