Pacific Power Source AFX Series User manual

Operation Manual
AFX Series® – Rev 1.6 P/N 150185-10
AFXSeries®
ProgrammablePowerSource
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Table of Contents
1Contact Information .................................................................................................................11
2Safety & Warranty Information................................................................................................12
2.1 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Safety Notices ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3Product Overview.....................................................................................................................18
3.1 General Description............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Controller Description ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 Measurement Read-back ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.6Accessories Included ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.7 Remote Control Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 20
4Technical Specifications............................................................................................................21
4.1 Single Chassis Models............................................................................................................................ 21
4.2 Multiple Chassis Models ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 AC Output Mode ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 DC Output Mode................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Protection Modes.................................................................................................................................. 26
4.6 Metering ................................................................................................................................................ 27
4.7 Transients............................................................................................................................................... 28
4.8 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.9 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.10 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................... 29
4.11 Safety & Regulatory............................................................................................................................... 30
4.12 Digital Interfaces.................................................................................................................................... 30
5Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................................31
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions........................................................................................................... 31
5.3 Verify Correct AC Input Line Voltage.................................................................................................... 33
5.4 AC Input Connections............................................................................................................................ 34
5.5 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.1 Chassis Ground Connection Required............................................................................................................. 36
5.5.2 Output Neutral Grounding............................................................................................................................... 37
5.6 AC Input Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................................ 37
5.7 Bench Use .............................................................................................................................................. 38
5.8 Rack Mounting....................................................................................................................................... 38
5.9 Airflow.................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.10 Sound Levels .......................................................................................................................................... 39
5.11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.12 Liquids .................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.13 Load Connections.................................................................................................................................. 41
5.13.1 Output Wiring and Recommended Wire Sizing.............................................................................................. 41
5.13.2 Three Phase Wye Load Output Connection.................................................................................................... 42
5.13.3 Three Phase Delta Load Output Connection................................................................................................... 45
5.13.4 Single Phase Load Output Connection ............................................................................................................ 48

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5.13.5 External Voltage Sense Connections ............................................................................................................... 50
5.13.6 Powering Up ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.13.7 In Case of Malfunction ..................................................................................................................................... 51
5.14 Cabinet Systems Installation................................................................................................................. 52
5.14.1 Standard Cabinet Sizes ..................................................................................................................................... 52
5.14.2 Tools Required.................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.14.3 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.14.4 Cabinet System AC Input Connections............................................................................................................ 54
5.14.5 Recommended AC Input Wire Strip Lengths .................................................................................................. 54
5.14.6 Cabinet System AC Input Neutral .................................................................................................................... 56
5.14.7 Cabinet System Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 56
5.14.8 Recommended AC Output Wire Strip Lengths ............................................................................................... 57
5.14.9 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase WYE Loads.................................................................................... 57
5.14.10 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase Delta Loads................................................................................... 58
5.14.11 Cabinet Load Connections – Single Phase Loads ............................................................................................ 59
5.15 AFX Cabinet Systems Turn ON and turn OFF Procedures................................................................... 60
5.15.1 Cabinet Power Turn ON using Circuit Breakers .............................................................................................. 60
5.15.2 Cabinet Power Turn OFF using Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................. 60
5.16 Cabinet System Options........................................................................................................................ 62
5.16.1 -OCS: Output Control Switch Option............................................................................................................... 62
5.16.2 -EPO: Emergency Power Off Option................................................................................................................ 63
5.16.3 -MRC: Mode Relay Control Option.................................................................................................................. 63
5.16.4 -27UX1 and -27UX2 Options............................................................................................................................ 63
5.17 Interface Options................................................................................................................................... 64
5.17.1 USB Device Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 64
5.17.2 RS232 Serial Interface....................................................................................................................................... 65
5.17.3 Remote Inhibit or Enable Input........................................................................................................................ 65
5.17.4 External MODE Relay Control.......................................................................................................................... 66
5.17.5 LAN Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 67
5.17.6 System Interface Bus Connectors.................................................................................................................... 67
5.18 Parallel Operation.................................................................................................................................. 67
5.18.1 Load Connections on Parallel Systems ............................................................................................................ 68
5.18.2 System Bus Connection.................................................................................................................................... 68
5.18.3 Master / Master Paralleling ............................................................................................................................. 68
6Front Panel Operation ..............................................................................................................69
6.1 Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................ 69
6.1.1 Keyboard Buttons............................................................................................................................................. 70
6.1.2 Shuttle Knob...................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.1.3 PC Monitor Output........................................................................................................................................... 71
6.1.4 USB Host Ports.................................................................................................................................................. 71
6.1.5 SD Card Memory Slot ....................................................................................................................................... 71
6.2 OUTPUT Control Button........................................................................................................................ 72
6.2.1 OUTPUT State Indication.................................................................................................................................. 72
6.2.2 Energy Savings Modes...................................................................................................................................... 72
6.2.3 Output On Response Times ............................................................................................................................. 72
6.3 Menus .................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.4 PROG – PROGRAM Screens .................................................................................................................. 74
6.4.1 PROGRAM Output Parameters........................................................................................................................ 75
6.4.2 Direct Data Entry - Presets ............................................................................................................................... 76
6.4.3 Changing Shuttle Programming Resolution .................................................................................................... 77
6.4.4 Phase Mode Selection...................................................................................................................................... 78
6.4.5 PROGRAM Soft Keys......................................................................................................................................... 79
6.4.6 Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting..................................................................................................... 81
6.4.7 Available Waveforms ....................................................................................................................................... 83

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6.4.8 Waveform Smoothing Filter............................................................................................................................. 85
6.4.9 AUTO RMS Function – Steady State ................................................................................................................ 86
6.4.10 Extended AC Voltage Range Operation........................................................................................................... 87
6.5 MEAS – MEASUREMENTS Screens....................................................................................................... 90
6.5.1 Measurements Screen by Phase ..................................................................................................................... 90
6.5.2 Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys .................................................................................................91
6.5.3 Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys........................................................................................... 93
6.6 TRAN- TRANSIENTS Screens ................................................................................................................. 94
6.6.1 Transient List Parameters.................................................................................................................................94
6.6.2 Transient Edit Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 97
6.6.3 Transient Execution Modes ............................................................................................................................. 98
6.6.4 Transient Entry Modes ................................................................................................................................... 100
6.6.5 Multiple User Waveforms in Transients........................................................................................................101
6.6.6 AUTO RMS Function – Transients.................................................................................................................. 101
6.7 CONF – CONFIGURATION Screens ..................................................................................................... 103
6.7.1 UTILITY – UNIT CONFIGURATION Screen......................................................................................................104
6.7.2 USER LIMITS SETTINGS Screen.......................................................................................................................106
6.7.3 RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen................................................................................................107
6.7.4 PROGRAM MEMORY Screen .........................................................................................................................109
6.7.5 CSC CONFIGURATION Screen ........................................................................................................................110
6.8 SYST – SYSTEM Screens....................................................................................................................... 111
6.8.1 SYSTEM MENU 1.............................................................................................................................................112
6.8.2 SYSTEM MENU 2.............................................................................................................................................112
6.8.3 ERROR / EVENT QUEUE Screen ..................................................................................................................... 113
6.8.4 FAULT INFORMATION Screen........................................................................................................................113
6.8.5 INTERFACE Screen ..........................................................................................................................................114
6.8.6 UNIT INFORMATION Screen ..........................................................................................................................123
6.8.7 PARALLEL UNITS Screen .................................................................................................................................124
6.8.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen ..............................................................................................................................125
6.8.9 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT Screen ...............................................................................................126
6.8.10 CALIBRATION MENU Screen..........................................................................................................................127
6.8.11 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen...........................................................................................................................128
6.8.12 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen.............................................................................................................................129
7Rear Panel, Connectors and Protection ..................................................................................130
7.1 OUTPUT Terminals .............................................................................................................................. 130
7.1.1 Output Power Connector Rating and Isolation.............................................................................................130
7.1.2 Wire Size..........................................................................................................................................................131
7.1.3 Connecting a UUT...........................................................................................................................................131
7.2 External Voltage Sense Input Terminals ............................................................................................ 132
7.2.1 External Voltage Sense Connector Rating and Isolation .............................................................................. 133
7.2.2 Load Connection without External Voltage Sense........................................................................................133
7.2.3 Load Connection with External Voltage Sense. ............................................................................................133
7.3 System Interface Bus Connectors....................................................................................................... 134
8Remote Control Programming................................................................................................135
8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 135
8.1.1 Programming Conventions and Notations.................................................................................................... 135
8.1.2 Command Terminators.................................................................................................................................. 136
8.2 Remote Control Command Descriptions by Subsystem................................................................... 137
8.3 Calibration Commands........................................................................................................................ 138
8.3.1 UPC Specific commands................................................................................................................................. 140
8.4 Measurement Commands.................................................................................................................. 141
8.4.1 Voltage Measurement Commands ...............................................................................................................141
8.4.2 Frequency Measurement Commands .......................................................................................................... 142

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8.4.3 Current Measurement Commands ............................................................................................................... 142
8.4.4 Power Measurement Commands .................................................................................................................143
8.4.5 Other Measurement Commands .................................................................................................................. 143
8.4.6 Measurement Data Logging Commands ...................................................................................................... 144
8.5 Output Control Commands ................................................................................................................ 147
8.6 Program Commands ........................................................................................................................... 151
8.6.1 Program Control Commands .........................................................................................................................152
8.6.2 Execution Commands.....................................................................................................................................162
8.6.3 Transient Segments Commands.................................................................................................................... 164
8.6.4 Memory Management Commands............................................................................................................... 168
8.7 Source Commands .............................................................................................................................. 171
8.7.1 Source Configuration Programming Commands.......................................................................................... 171
8.7.2 Voltage Programming Commands ................................................................................................................ 174
8.7.3 Frequency Programming Commands............................................................................................................ 181
8.7.4 Current Programming Commands ................................................................................................................183
8.7.5 Current Protection Programming Commands..............................................................................................185
8.7.6 Phase Programming Commands ................................................................................................................... 187
8.7.7 Waveform Programming Commands ...........................................................................................................188
8.7.8 Power Protection Programming Commands................................................................................................195
8.8 Status Commands ............................................................................................................................... 198
8.9 System Commands.............................................................................................................................. 200
8.9.1 System Information Commands.................................................................................................................... 201
8.9.2 System Configuration Commands................................................................................................................. 202
8.9.3 Parallel System Commands............................................................................................................................204
8.9.4 System Sanitization Commands .................................................................................................................... 205
8.9.5 Communication LAN Commands ..................................................................................................................205
8.9.6 Communication Serial Port Commands ........................................................................................................ 209
8.9.7 Communication USB Commands ..................................................................................................................210
8.9.8 System Firmware Commands........................................................................................................................212
8.9.9 System Remote Access Commands .............................................................................................................. 213
8.10 IEEE488.2 Common Commands......................................................................................................... 215
8.11 Status and Events Registers ................................................................................................................ 220
8.11.1 Status Byte Register (STB) ..............................................................................................................................220
8.11.2 Status Event Register (ESR) ............................................................................................................................ 222
8.11.3 SCPI Status Registers ...................................................................................................................................... 223
9USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................225
9.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 225
9.2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 225
10 LAN Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................227
10.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 227
10.2 Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................................... 227
10.3 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................... 229
10.3.1 Browser Access Control..................................................................................................................................230
10.3.2 Front Panel Access Control ............................................................................................................................ 233
10.4 Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................................... 234
10.5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree .................................................................................................. 234
10.6 Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 235
10.6.1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface .........................................................................................................235
10.6.2 Status Byte Display ......................................................................................................................................... 235
10.6.3 Browser Status Bar ......................................................................................................................................... 236
10.6.4 Operation Manual PDF...................................................................................................................................236
10.7 Source Control Screens ....................................................................................................................... 237
10.7.1 Program Control ............................................................................................................................................. 238

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10.7.2 Protection Mode Settings .............................................................................................................................. 239
10.7.3 Transient Programming and Execution......................................................................................................... 240
10.7.4 Program Memory Management ...................................................................................................................241
10.7.5 Waveform Selection.......................................................................................................................................242
10.8 Measurement Screens ........................................................................................................................ 243
10.8.1 Measurement Monitor ..................................................................................................................................244
10.8.2 Measurement Real-Time Plot........................................................................................................................245
10.8.3 Measurement Data Logger ............................................................................................................................246
10.9 Configuration Screens ......................................................................................................................... 247
10.9.1 Configuration Unit Settings............................................................................................................................ 248
10.9.2 Configuration User Limits............................................................................................................................... 249
10.9.3 Configuration Ramp Time & Slew Rate ......................................................................................................... 250
10.10 System Screens.................................................................................................................................... 251
10.10.1 System Error/Event Queue ............................................................................................................................ 252
10.10.2 System Fault List .............................................................................................................................................253
10.10.3 System Interface Setup ..................................................................................................................................254
10.10.4 System Unit Information................................................................................................................................255
10.10.5 System Parallel Units ......................................................................................................................................256
10.10.6 System Memory Manager .............................................................................................................................257
10.10.7 System Calibration.......................................................................................................................................... 258
10.10.8 System Remote Support ................................................................................................................................259
10.10.9 System Firmware Update...............................................................................................................................260
10.11 Additional Functions............................................................................................................................ 260
11 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................261
11.1 Calibration Interval.............................................................................................................................. 261
11.2 Closed Case User Calibration .............................................................................................................. 261
11.3 Equipment Required ........................................................................................................................... 261
11.4 Calibration Procedures........................................................................................................................ 262
11.4.1 Voltage Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................ 262
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Offset............................................................................................................................ 263
11.4.3 Voltage Calibration - Gain .............................................................................................................................. 264
11.4.4 Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams ..................................................................................................... 265
11.4.1 Current Calibration Load Values ....................................................................................................................266
11.4.2 Current Calibration - Gain ..............................................................................................................................267
11.4.3 Exit Calibration Mode..................................................................................................................................... 267
12 Service and Maintenance .......................................................................................................268
12.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................. 268
12.2 Authorized Service Centers................................................................................................................. 269
13 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................270
Index .............................................................................................................................................250

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Table of Tables
Table 3-1: Included Accessories ...........................................................................................................................20
Table 3-2: Remote Control Interface Options ......................................................................................................20
Table 5-1: AC Input Wire Size Table .....................................................................................................................35
Table 5-2: Available AFX Cabinet Options ............................................................................................................62
Table 5-3: Standard RS232 DE9 Pin Assignments.................................................................................................65
Table 6-1: Available Menu Keys............................................................................................................................73
Table 6-2: Available Output Parameters on PROGRAM screen............................................................................75
Table 6-3: Changing Programming Resolution .....................................................................................................77
Table 6-4: PROGRAM screen soft keys .................................................................................................................80
Table 6-5: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ........................................................................................84
Table 6-6: Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys ......................................................................................92
Table 6-7: Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys ...............................................................................93
Table 6-8: Available Transient List Parameters ....................................................................................................94
Table 6-9: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 ...................................................................................................95
Table 6-10: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d ...............................................................................96
Table 6-11: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 .................................................................................................96
Table 6-12: Available TRANSIENT EDIT screen soft keys ......................................................................................98
Table 6-13: Available TRANSIENT DEBUG screen soft keys ..................................................................................98
Table 6-14: Available TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys ............................................................................99
Table 6-15: Available CONFIGURATION screen soft keys...................................................................................105
Table 6-16: Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys ..........................................................................106
Table 6-17: Available RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ....................................................108
Table 6-18: Available SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys ............................................................................110
Table 6-19: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................116
Table 6-20: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys....................................................................................117
Table 6-21: Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys................................................................119
Table 6-22: Available SERIAL INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys......................................................................120
Table 6-23: Available USB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ..........................................................................121
Table 6-24: Available UNIT INFORMATION screen soft keys..............................................................................123
Table 6-25: Available PARALLEL UNITS screen soft keys ....................................................................................124
Table 6-26: Available SYSTEM SETTINGS screen soft keys .................................................................................125
Table 6-27: Available CALIBRATION MENU screen soft keys..............................................................................127
Table 6-28: Available FIRMWARE UPDATE screen soft keys ..............................................................................128
Table 6-29: Available LOGGING TOOL screen soft keys......................................................................................129
Table 8-1: Available SCPI Command Subsystems ...............................................................................................137
Table 8-2: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms ......................................................................................189
Table 8-3: Mandatory IEEE488.2 Common Commands .....................................................................................215
Table 8-4: Status Byte Register (STB) .................................................................................................................220
Table 8-5: Status Event Register (ESR)................................................................................................................222
Table 11-1: Required Calibration Equipment .....................................................................................................261
Table 11-2: Setup for Voltage Offset Calibration ...............................................................................................262
Table 11-3: Calibration Load Values by Model and Phase Mode.......................................................................266

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Table of Figures
Figure 3-1: AFX Series® Basic Block Diagram........................................................................................................19
Figure 4-1: Output Voltage distortion into full R Load as a function of Frequency..............................................23
Figure 4-2: Current Overload vs. Time..................................................................................................................23
Figure 4-3: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 3 or 2 phase mode..................................................24
Figure 4-4: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models- 3 or 2 phase mode. .................................................24
Figure 4-5: AC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models – 1 phase mode. .......................................................25
Figure 4-6: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 1 phase mode.........................................................25
Figure 4-7: Dimension Drawing AFX Series® 15KW Model...................................................................................29
Figure 4-1: Model 5L18-36 VI Curve .....................................................................................................................31
Figure 5-2; Exploded view of AFX unit packaging.................................................................................................32
Figure 5-3: Rear Panel Layout...............................................................................................................................35
Figure 5-4: AC Input Terminal Block - Rear Panel.................................................................................................36
Figure 5-5: Grounding Floating Neutral Output ...................................................................................................37
Figure 5-6: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense..............................................43
Figure 5-7: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense .............................................44
Figure 5-8: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense ............................................46
Figure 5-9: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense............................................47
Figure 5-10: Optional AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor assembly ...................................................................48
Figure 5-11: Single phase Load Output Connections............................................................................................49
Figure 5-12: AFX Cabinet Dimensions...................................................................................................................53
Figure 5-13: AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram......................................................................................55
Figure 5-14: WYE Load Connection Diagram........................................................................................................57
Figure 5-15: Delta Load Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................58
Figure 5-16: Single Phase Load Connection Diagram ...........................................................................................59
Figure 5-17: AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences........................................................................61
Figure 5-18: Cabinet -OCS Option Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................................62
Figure 5-19: Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel .......................................................64
Figure 5-20: Remote Inhibit Control Screen .........................................................................................................66
Figure 5-21: Remote Inhibit Pins on DB9..............................................................................................................66
Figure 5-22: AFX Series® Rear Panel Layout .........................................................................................................67
Figure 6-1: AFX Series® Front Panel View.............................................................................................................69
Figure 6-2: PROGRAM Screen...............................................................................................................................75
Figure 6-3: Phase Mode Data Entry Status Field ..................................................................................................78
Figure 6-4: Waveform with no Smoothing Filter Applied.....................................................................................85
Figure 6-5: Same Waveform with maximum smoothing Filter Applied ...............................................................85
Figure 6-6: Enable Vac extended operating range to 312Vac ..............................................................................88
Figure 6-7: Three Phase Measurement Screens...................................................................................................90
Figure 6-8: Single Phase Measurement Screens for Phase A and B .....................................................................90
Figure 6-9: Voltage Transient Example 1..............................................................................................................95
Figure 6-10: RTCA/DO160 Section 16 test number 16.5.2.1d ..............................................................................96
Figure 6-11: Blank TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen ................................................................................................97
Figure 6-12: TRANSIENT VIEW Edit Mode ............................................................................................................97
Figure 6-13: TRANSIENT Debug mode screen ......................................................................................................98
Figure 6-14: Transient shown in STEP Mode......................................................................................................100

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Figure 6-15: Transient shown in SEGMENT Mode..............................................................................................100
Figure 6-16: Available User Waveforms in Transients........................................................................................101
Figure 6-17: USER LIMIT SETTINGS Screen .........................................................................................................106
Figure 6-18: RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen..................................................................................107
Figure 6-19: PROGRAM MEMORY screen...........................................................................................................109
Figure 6-20: CSC CONFIGURATION screen .........................................................................................................110
Figure 6-21: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 1 ..................................................................................................................111
Figure 6-22: SYSTEM MAIN MENU 2 ..................................................................................................................111
Figure 6-23: ERROR & EVENT QUEUE Screen .....................................................................................................113
Figure 6-24: FAULT INFORMATION screen .........................................................................................................113
Figure 6-25: INTERFACE SETUP Screen ...............................................................................................................114
Figure 6-26: ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP Screen .............................................................................................118
Figure 6-27: SERIAL INTERFCE SETUP Screen .....................................................................................................120
Figure 6-28: USB INTERFACE SETUP Screen .......................................................................................................121
Figure 6-29: REMOTE INHIBIT Setup Screen.......................................................................................................122
Figure 6-30: UNIT INFORMATION Screen...........................................................................................................123
Figure 6-31: PARALLEL UNITS Screen .................................................................................................................124
Figure 6-32: SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen...............................................................................................................125
Figure 6-33: EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGMENT Screen ...................................................................................126
Figure 6-34: CALIBRATION MENU Screen...........................................................................................................127
Figure 6-35: FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen ...........................................................................................................128
Figure 6-36: REMOTE SUPPORT Screen..............................................................................................................129
Figure 6-37: Remote Support REPORT Screen....................................................................................................129
Figure 8-1: Energy Saving Modes and Output Commands State Diagram .........................................................148
Figure 8-2: Status Byte Logical Model ................................................................................................................221
Figure 8-3: Standard Event Register (ESR) Model ..............................................................................................222
Figure 8-4: SCPI Status Registers Model.............................................................................................................224
Figure 9-1: PPST USB Drivers visible in Windows Device Manager ....................................................................226
Figure 10-1: LXI Web Server Home Screen.........................................................................................................228
Figure 10-2: ACCESS CONTROL Dialog Screen ....................................................................................................230
Figure 10-3: Remote Access Control Request Dialog .........................................................................................231
Figure 10-4: Remote Access Control IP Filter screen..........................................................................................232
Figure 11-1: Voltage Calibration Equipment Setup – 1 or 3 Phase Mode – Phase A..........................................264
Figure 11-2: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 3 Phase Mode – Phase A.................................................265
Figure 11-3: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 1 Phase Mode .................................................................266

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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 Ltd.
4 Riverside Business Centre
Walnut Tree Close Guildford Surrey, GU1 4UG
Guildford
United Kingdom
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: http://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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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Direct current (DC)
Alternating current (AC)
Both direct and alternating current
Three-phase alternating current
Off (Supply)
On (Supply)
Protective Earth (ground) terminal
Caution: Always consult this manual when you see this warning
symbol marking in order to familiarize yourself with the nature of
the potential hazard and actions to be taken to avoid them.
Caution, risk of electric shock
Fuse

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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 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 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 31°C, diminuant linéairement jusqu´à 50% d´humidité relative 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 may be 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 peut être 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: KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified service personnel. Do not replace components with power
cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power, discharge circuits and remove external voltage
sources before touching components.
AVERTISSEMENT: TENIR A l´ECART DE CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION
Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas retirer les capots de l'appareil. Le remplacement des composants et
les ajustements internes doivent être et ne peuvent être effectués que par un personnel qualifié. Ne
pas remplacer les composants avec câble d'alimentation connecté sur le secteur. Sous certaines
conditions, des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister même avec le câble d'alimentation retiré.
Pour éviter les blessures, toujours débrancher le cable d´alimentation, décharger les circuits
électriques et débrancher les sources de tension externes avant de toucher les composants.

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WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Pacific Power Source
Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against
unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS REMPLACER DE PIECES ET DE
COMPOSANTS – NE PAS MODIFIER L´EQUIPEMENT
En raison d'introduction de dangers supplémentaires, ne pas installer des pièces de rechange et ne
pas effectuer de modification de l´équipement non autorisés. Retourner l'appareil à un bureau de
ventes et services Pacific Power Source pour le service et la réparation afin d´assurer le maintien des
caractéristiques de sécurité. Les appareils qui semblent endommagés ou défectueux doivent être
rendus inopérants et protégés contre le fonctionnement involontaire jusqu'à ce qu'ils puissent être
réparés par un personnel qualifié.
CAUTION: INSTRUMENT LOCATION
Do not position this instrument in such a way as to block easy access to any mains disconnect device
or in any way that makes it difficult to operate the mains disconnect device.
ATTENTION: EMPLACEMENT DE L´APPAREIL
Ne pas placer cet appareil de manière à bloquer l'accès facile à tout débranchement du réseau
électrique ou d'une façon qui rende difficile l´opération de débranchement du réseau électrique.

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3Product Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the PPS AFX Series® programmable power sources. It
introduces the reader to general operating characteristics of these power supplies.
3.1 General Description
The Pacific Power Source (PPS) AFX Series® power source is designed to provide accurate,
stable and clean AC or DC power to a unit under test. The PPS AFX Series® power supply can
be operated from the front panel (manual mode) or using RS232, USB or LAN (Ethernet)
remote control.
The performance of the AFX Series® power source models are detailed in section 4,
“Technical Specifications”. Maximum voltage, current and power capability depends on the
specific model. This manual covers standard AFX Series® models. Modified units are
generally shipped with a manual addendum as a supplement to this manual. The manual
addendum covers specific modifications from the standard model(s).
3.2 Product Features
The following key characteristics apply to all AFX Series® models;
•Fully programmable electronic power source with advanced controller functions.
•AC, DC and AC+DC output modes.
•Single, Split and Three phase output modes.
•Fully remote control of all settings and metering read back.
•Constant power mode auto-voltage range eliminates the need to switch between
high and low voltage ranges.
•Over voltage, over current and over power protection.
•External voltage sense.

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3.3 Block Diagram
The block diagram of the fully digital power source is shown in Figure 3-1 below. It shows
the key functional blocks for the three phase AFX models.
Inverter
Controller DSP
Inverter
Controller DSP
Active PFC
Input
208-240Vac or
380-480Vac
L1
L2
L3
High Frequency
DC/DC
Converter
(Galvanic
Isolation)
3 Phase AC Input
H-Bridge
DC/AC Inverter
H-Bridge
DC/AC Inverter
H-Bridge
DC/AC Inverter
Dual DC Bus
Dual DC Bus
Dual DC Bus
Inverter
Controller DSP
AC PFC &
DC/DC
Controller DSP
Command
Processor
HIGH SPEED INTERNAL COMMUNICATION BUS
L/P
Filter
L/P
Filter
L/P
Filter
THREE PHASE
AC OUTPUT
LCD
DISPLAY
Key
Board
USB
LAN/LXI
SIZE FSCM NO DWG NO REV
LTR 160151-08 A
SCALE
1:1
SHEET
1 OF 1
TITLE
AFX SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM
SCALE
N/A
DATE
8/24/2014
DESCRIPTION
Block Diagram AC + DC Power Source
RS232
Figure 3-1: AFX Series® Basic Block Diagram

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3.4 Controller Description
The AFX Series® power supplies use an advanced command processor that communicates
with the internal power stages using several high speed communication buses and with the
outside world through a variety of interfaces. One of these interfaces is the front panel
keyboard and LCD display which supports manual operation of the AC power source.
The command processor handles all user inputs as well as any analog or digital input
provided to the unit. All power stages are operated autonomously and take input from the
main command processor. For larger power configurations consisting for multiple chassis,
the master unit command processor communicates to all chassis that are connected on the
master/auxiliary interconnect bus.
3.5 Measurement Read-back
The voltage, frequency and current limit settings of the AC power source can be set from
the front panel or over any of the available digital remote control interfaces. During
operation, the AC source output voltage, frequency, current and power can be read back for
each of the available output phases.
3.6 Accessories Included
The following accessories are included with each AFX Series® AC power source. If one or
more of these is missing upon incoming inspection of the product, please contact Pacific
Power Source customer service.
Item Quantity
Operation Manual in PDF Format
Available from PPS website
Mating Output Connector
1
Mating External Voltage Sense Connector
1
Certificate of Conformance
1
Table 3-1: Included Accessories
3.7 Remote Control Interfaces
Following options can be ordered at time of original purchase. It is possible to have up to
three different remote control interfaces per unit. Note that RS232 is standard so two more
additional interfaces may be ordered.
Option Option Model No.
USB Interface Standard
RS-232 Interface Standard
LAN Interface Standard (Adds “L” suffix to model)
L
Table 3-2: Remote Control Interface Options