Rigol DP831 User manual

User Guide
DP800 Series Programmable
Linear DC Power Supply
Jun. 2021
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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DP800 User Guide I
Guaranty and Declaration
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and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision.
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connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this manual, as well as
any information contained.
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without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees that this product conforms to the national and industrial
standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2015 standard and the ISO14001:2015
standard. Other international standard conformance certifications are in progress.
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II DP800 User Guide
Safety Requirement
General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the
instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the
instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please
follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the exclusive power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use
within the local country could be used.
Ground the Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To
avoid electric shock, connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the Protective
Earth terminal before connecting any input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground. Do not
connect the ground lead to high voltage. Improper way of connection could result in
dangerous voltages being present on the connectors, controls or other surfaces of
the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause potential hazards for operators.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and
check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting the
instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach the
product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric
shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Anything into the Air Outlet.
Do not insert anything into the air outlet to avoid damage to the instrument.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
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Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on.
Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by
RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance,
adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by
RIGOL authorized personnel.
Provide Adequate Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument,
which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well
ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the
instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the
instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Instrument Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument, keep the
surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.
Prevent Electrostatic Impact.
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid
damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of cables to release static before making connections.
Use the Battery Properly.
Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the
reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an
explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only.
Handle with Caution.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knobs,
interfaces, and other parts on the panels.
Do Not Provide Power for the Active Load.
To avoid the anti-irrigation current which leads to the power control loop out of
control and damages the powered device, this power supply can only provide power
for the pure load without the current output function.
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IV DP800 User Guide
Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.
Safety Terms on the Product:
DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in injury or hazard immediately.
WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in
potential injury or hazard.
CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the
product.
Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground
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Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with
mild detergent or w a t e r. Avoid having any water or other objects into the
chassis via the heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid
scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.
WARNING
To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure
that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power
supply.
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DP800 User Guide IX
Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the requirements in
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or
human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and
avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product
appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
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X DP800 User Guide
DP800 Series Overview
DP800 series is high-performance programmable linear DC power supply. DP800
series which provides clear user interface, superb performance specifications,
various analysis functions as well as various communication interfaces can fulfill
versatile test requirements.
Main Features:
User-friendly Design:
3.5-inch TFT display, displaying multiple parameters and states at the same time
Support Chinese/English interface and input method
Novel and exquisite industrial design and easy operation
Provide waveform display function to provide real-time and dynamic display of
the output voltage/current waveform, clearly showing the output state and
tendency of the instrument in together with the digital display of the voltage,
current and power values
Provide dial display function, indicating the current output state using the dial
pointer by simulating the traditional power display mode
Provide on-line help system for easy acquisition of help information
Multiple Safety Protection:
Provide overvoltage/overcurrent protection function; users can set the
overvoltage and overcurrent parameters to realize effective protection of the
load
Provide secondary over-temperature protection function to realize double
over-temperature protection of the software and hardware
Provide intelligent fan speed control function; judge and control the fan speed
automatically according to the working condition to effectively reduce the fan
noise
Provide fan failure check and alarm function
Provide keyboard lock function to avoid misoperation
Various Functions and Superb Performance:
Multi-channel output; up to 200W total output power; the output of each
channel can be controlled independently
Superb load regulation rate and linear regulation rate
Provide ultra-low output ripples and noise
Provide timing output function and support infinite and specified number of
cycles of output
Provide track function to track the channel voltage setting value and output
on/off status
Provide Sense function to automatically compensate for the voltage drop caused
by the load lead in high current output.
Provide delay on/off output function and support infinite or specified number of
cycles of channel on/off toggle
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Support digital trigger (option) to realize digital trigger input and trigger output
functions
Support on-line analyzer (option) to perform on-line analysis of various statistic
parameters
Support monitor (option) to monitor the output according to the user-defined
monitor condition
Provide built-in recorder to perform background recording of the output state
after power-on according to certain record period
Provide dedicated preset key to perform one-key reset and one-key recall of the
commonly used output voltage and current configurations
Support serial and parallel output functions
Support on-line self-test and manual calibration functions
Provide store and recall function
Support voltage and current linear programmable functions
Complete Interface Configurations and Flexible Control Method:
Standard configuration interfaces: USB HOST, USB DEVICE, LAN (option), RS232
(option), Digital I/O (option), rear panel output interface (DP813/DP811)
Support to extend a GPIB interface via the USB-GPIB interface converter
(option)
Support USB storage device (FAT32 format, flash memory) storage
Support SCPI remote command control
Conform to LXI Core 2011 Device instrument standard
Provide standard 9 pin RS232 interface with flow control function
Provide 4-wire digital I/O interface which supports the trigger input/output
function
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Document Overview
Chapter 1 Quick Start
Introduce the appearance and dimensions, front panel, rear panel as well as user
interface of DP800. In addition, it provides the detailed procedures of power
connection, power-on inspection, and fuse replacement.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations
Introduce the function and operation method of each key on the front panel of
DP800 in detail.
Chapter 3 Remote Control
Introduce how to realize the remote control of the instrument.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Introduce the possible failures and their solutions when using DP800.
Chapter 5 Specifications
List the specifications of DP800.
Chapter 6 Appendix
Provide the accessory and option list as well as the warranty information of DP800.
Index
Provide keyword search to quickly locate the desired information.
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Format Conventions in this Manual
1. Key
The function key on the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold)
+ Text Box" in the manual. For example, Utility denotes the "Utility" key.
2. Menu
The menu item is denoted in the following two modes in this manual.
(1) The menu item can be denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) +
Character Shading". For example, System denotes the "System" item under
Utility.
(2) The menu item can be denoted by the screenshot of the menu key. For
example, .
3. Operation Step
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow "" in the manual. For
example, Utility System denotes that first press Utility on the front panel
and then press System.
Content Conventions in this Manual
DP800 series programmable linear DC power supply includes the following models.
Unless otherwise noted, this manual illustrates the functions and operation methods
of DP800 series by taking DP832 as an example.
Model
Number of Channels
Channel Output Voltage/Current
DP832
3
30V/3A, 30V/3A, 5V/3A
DP831
3
8V/5A, 30V/2A, -30V/2A
DP822
2
20V/5A, 5V/16A
DP821
2
60V/1A, 8V/10A
DP813
1
Range1: 8V/20A
；
Range2: 20V/10A
DP811
1
Range1: 20V/10A; Range2: 40V/5A
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RIGOL Contents
XIV DP800 User Guide
Contents
Guaranty and Declaration ........................................................................I
Safety Requirement ............................................................................... II
General Safety Summary............................................................................II
Safety Notices and Symbols.......................................................................IV
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen.......................................................... V
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole..............................................................VII
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................. VIII
Environmental Considerations....................................................................IX
DP800 Series Overview........................................................................... X
Document Overview............................................................................. XII
Chapter 1 Quick Start ........................................................................1-1
General Inspection.................................................................................. 1-2
Appearance and Dimensions.................................................................... 1-3
Front Panel ............................................................................................ 1-4
Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 1-11
To Connect to Power............................................................................. 1-13
Power-on Inspection ............................................................................. 1-14
To Replace the Fuse.............................................................................. 1-14
User Interface ...................................................................................... 1-16
To Use the Built-in Help System ............................................................. 1-18
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations......................................................2-1
Constant Voltage Output ......................................................................... 2-2
Constant Current Output ......................................................................... 2-6
Power Supply Series and Parallel Connections ........................................... 2-8
Power Supply Series Connection........................................................ 2-8
Power Supply Parallel Connection ...................................................... 2-9
Track Function...................................................................................... 2-10
To Enable the Track Function .......................................................... 2-10
To Track the On/Off Status of the Channel Output ............................ 2-12
Sense Working Mode ............................................................................ 2-13
Timer and Delayer................................................................................ 2-15
To Set the Timer Parameters........................................................... 2-16
To Enable the Timer ....................................................................... 2-25
To Set the Delay Parameters ........................................................... 2-26
To Enable the Delayer .................................................................... 2-30
Advanced Functions.............................................................................. 2-31
Recorder ....................................................................................... 2-32
Analyzer (option) ........................................................................... 2-33
Monitor (option)............................................................................. 2-36
Trigger (option) ............................................................................. 2-37
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Display Setting ..................................................................................... 2-41
Brightness ..................................................................................... 2-41
Contrast ........................................................................................ 2-41
RGB Luminance.............................................................................. 2-41
Display Mode ................................................................................. 2-42
Display Theme............................................................................... 2-42
User-defined Start-up Interface ....................................................... 2-43
Store and Recall ................................................................................... 2-45
Browser......................................................................................... 2-46
File Type........................................................................................ 2-46
Save ............................................................................................. 2-47
Read ............................................................................................. 2-49
Delete ........................................................................................... 2-49
Copy and Paste .............................................................................. 2-50
Utility................................................................................................... 2-51
I/O Configuration ........................................................................... 2-52
System Setting............................................................................... 2-57
System Information........................................................................ 2-59
System Language........................................................................... 2-59
Test/Calibration.............................................................................. 2-59
Print.............................................................................................. 2-60
Preset Setting ................................................................................ 2-61
Options ......................................................................................... 2-68
Key Locking.......................................................................................... 2-70
Chapter 3 Remote Control................................................................. 3-1
Remote Control via USB .......................................................................... 3-2
Remote Control via LAN (option) .............................................................. 3-5
Remote Control via GPIB (option) ............................................................ 3-8
Remote Control via RS232 (option) ........................................................ 3-10
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting................................................................ 4-1
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................... 5-1
Chapter 6 Appendix........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: Accessories and Options ....................................................... 6-1
Appendix B: Warranty ............................................................................. 6-2
Index...................................................................................................... 1
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DP800 User Guide 1-1
Chapter 1 Quick Start
The contents of this chapter are as follows:
General Inspection
Appearance and Dimensions
Front Panel
Rear Panel
To Connect to Power
Power-on Inspection
To Replace the Fuse
User Interface
To Use the Built-in Help System
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General Inspection
1. Inspect the packaging
If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged packaging or
cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked for completeness and
has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument
resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.
2. Inspect the instrument
In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories
are damaged or incomplete, please contact
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Appearance and Dimensions
Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm
Figure 1-2 Side View Unit: mm
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Front Panel
This section introduces the front panel of DP800 series by taking DP832 (as shown in
the figure below) as an example. The differences of different models are introduced
separately.
Figure 1-3 DP832 Front Panel
1 2 3 4
11 10 9 8 7 6 5
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1. LCD
3.5-inch TFT display. It is used to display the system parameter setting, system
output state, menu items, prompt messages, etc.
2. Channel (Range) Selection and Output Switch
For the multi-channel model, the function of this part is channel selection and
output switch. For the single-channel model, the function of this part is range
selection and output switch.
Multi-channel models (take DP832 as an example):
Press this key to select CH1 as the current channel and you can set
the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and
overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
Press this key to select CH2 as the current channel and you can set
the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and
overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
Press this key to select CH3 as the current channel and you can set
the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and
overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
Press this key to enable or disable the output of the corresponding
channel.
Press this key and the prompt message asking whether to enable
the outputs of all the channels will be displayed. Press OK to enable
the outputs of all the channels. Pressing this key again will disable
the outputs of all the channels.
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Single-channel model (take DP811 as an example):
20V
10A
40V
5A
Press this key to select 20V/10A range as the current range and
you can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage,
current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
Press this key to select 40V/5A range as the current range and you
can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage, current
and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
Press this key to enable or disable the output of the channel.
3. Parameter Input Area
The parameter input area is as shown in the figure below. This area includes the
arrow keys (unit selection keys), numeric keyboard and knob.
(1) Arrow keys and unit selection keys
Arrow keys: used to move the cursor. When setting parameters, use the
up/down arrow key to increase or reduce the value at the cursor.
Unit selection keys: when using the numeric keyboard to input parameters,
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the keys are used to enter the voltage units (V and mV) or the current units
(A and mA).
(2) Numeric Keyboard
Ring-type numeric keyboard: include numbers 0-9 and the decimal point.
Press the corresponding key to directly input the number or decimal point.
(3) Knob
When setting parameters, rotate the knob to increase or reduce the value
at the cursor.
When browsing the setting objects (timer parameters, delay parameters,
filename input, etc.), rotate the knob to quickly move the cursor.
4. Preset
Restore all the settings of the instrument to default values or
recall the user-defined channel voltage/current configuration.
5. OK
Confirm the parameter setting.
Press and hold this key to lock the front panel keys; at this point,
the front panel keys (except the output on/off key of each
channel and the power switch key ) are not available. When
the keyboard lock password is disabled, press and hold this key
again to unlock the front panel keys. When the keyboard lock
password is enabled, you need to input the correct password
(2012) to unlock the front panel keys.
6. Back
Delete the character currently before the cursor.
When the instrument is in remote mode, press this key to return
to local mode.
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