TDK-Lambda GENESYS 750W HALF RACK User manual

USER MANUAL FOR
GENESYSTM 750W/1500W
Programmable DC Power Supplies
Document: 83-507-013 Rev G
TDK-Lambda Americas Inc.
405 Essex Road, Neptune, NJ 07753
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Web: www.us.tdk-lambda.com/hp

GenesysTM Manual Supplement
For units equipped with the “IEMD” option,
for IEEE-488 with Multi-drop,
also refer to IEMD manual 83030200
For units equipped with the “LAN” option
for Local Area Network with Multi-drop,
also refer to LAN manual 83034100
For units equipped with “MD” option,
for Multi-drop, also refer to the respective
IEMD or LAN manuals.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY_________________________________________________________________ 7
ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS______________________________________________ 8
FRANCAIS (FRENCH) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS___________________________________ 11
DEUTSCH (GERMAN) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS___________________________________ 14
ITALIANO (ITALIAN) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS_____________________________________17
PORTUGUES (PORTUGESE) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS_____________________________ 20
ESPAÑOL (SPANISH) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS___________________________________ 23
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________26
1.1 User Manual Content_______________________________________________________26
1.2 Introduction ______________________________________________________________26
1.2.1 General Description_________________________________________________26
1.2.2 Models Covered by this Manual _______________________________________26
1.2.3 Features and Options _______________________________________________27
1.2.4 Multiple Output Power System ________________________________________27
1.2.5 Control via the Serial Communication Port _______________________________27
1.2.6 Analog Voltage Programming and Monitoring_____________________________28
1.2.7 Parallel Operation __________________________________________________28
1.2.8 Output Connections_________________________________________________28
1.2.9 Cooling And Mechanical Construction___________________________________28
1.3 Accessories ______________________________________________________________29
1.3.1 Included Accessories________________________________________________29
1.3.1.1 Serial Link Cable______________________________________________29
1.3.1.2 Hardware (delivered with power supply) ____________________________29
1.3.2 Optional Communication Cables_______________________________________29
1.3.3 AC cables ________________________________________________________29
2 SPECIFICATIONS _________________________________________________________30
2.1 Output Rating_____________________________________________________________30
2.2 Input Characteristics________________________________________________________30
2.3 Constant Voltage Mode _____________________________________________________30
2.4 Constant Current Mode _____________________________________________________30
2.5 Analog Programming and Monitoring___________________________________________30
2.6 Programming and Readback _________________________________________________31
2.7 Protective Funcitions _______________________________________________________31
2.8 Front Panel ______________________________________________________________31
2.9 Environmental Conditions ___________________________________________________31
2.10 Mechanical______________________________________________________________31
2.11 Safety/EMC _____________________________________________________________31

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2.12 Supplemental Characteristics________________________________________________32
2.13 Genesys ™ Outline Drawings _______________________________________________33
3 INSTALLATION ____________________________________________________________34
3.1 General ______________________________________________________________34
3.2 Preparation for Use ________________________________________________________34
3.3 Initial Inspections __________________________________________________________34
3.4 Rack Mounting____________________________________________________________35
3.4.1 To install the Power Supply in a Rack: __________________________________35
3.4.2 Rack Mount Slides (optional): _________________________________________35
3.5 Location, Mounting and Cooling_______________________________________________35
3.6 AC Source Requirements ___________________________________________________35
3.7 AC Input Power Connection__________________________________________________36
3.7.1 AC Input Connector, 1500W Models____________________________________36
3.7.2 AC Input Connector, 750W Models_____________________________________36
3.7.3 AC Input Cord _____________________________________________________36
3.7.4 AC Input Wire Connection, 1500W Models_______________________________37
3.8 Turn-On Checkout Procedure ________________________________________________37
3.8.1 General __________________________________________________________37
3.8.2 Prior to Operation __________________________________________________38
3.8.3 Constant Voltage Check _____________________________________________38
3.8.4 Constant Current Check _____________________________________________38
3.8.5 OVP Check _______________________________________________________38
3.8.6 UVL Check _______________________________________________________39
3.8.7 Foldback Check ___________________________________________________39
3.8.8 Address Setting____________________________________________________39
3.8.9 Baud Rate Setting (RS232 and RS485 only) _____________________________39
3.9 Connecting the Load _______________________________________________________40
3.9.1 Load Wiring_______________________________________________________40
3.9.2 Current Carrying Capacity____________________________________________40
3.9.3 Wire Termination___________________________________________________41
3.9.4 Noise and Impedance Effects _________________________________________41
3.9.5 Inductive Loads____________________________________________________41
3.9.6 Making the Load Connections_________________________________________42
3.9.7 Connecting Single Loads, Local Sensing (default)._________________________44
3.9.8 Connecting Single Loads, Remote Sensing ______________________________45
3.9.9 Connecting Multiple Loads, Radial Distribution Method _____________________45
3.9.10 Multiple Load Connection with Distribution Terminals______________________46
3.9.11 Grounding Outputs ________________________________________________46
3.10 Local and Remote Sensing _________________________________________________46
3.10.1 Sense wiring _____________________________________________________46
3.10.2 Local sensing ____________________________________________________47

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3.10.3 Remote sensing __________________________________________________47
3.10.4 J2 sense connector technical information _______________________________48
3.11 Repackaging for Shipment__________________________________________________48
4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS_______________________49
4.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________49
4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators____________________________________________49
4.3 Rear Panel Connections and Controls__________________________________________51
4.4 Rear Panel SW1 Setup Switch________________________________________________52
4.4.1 SW1 Position Function ______________________________________________53
4.4.2 Resetting the SW1 Switch____________________________________________53
4.5 Rear Panel J1 Programming and Monitoring Connector ____________________________53
4.5.1 Making J1 connections ______________________________________________54
5 LOCAL OPERATION ________________________________________________________56
5.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________56
5.2 Standard Operation ________________________________________________________56
5.2.1 Constant Voltage Mode______________________________________________56
5.2.2 Constant Current Mode______________________________________________57
5.2.3 Automatic Crossover________________________________________________57
5.3 Over Voltage Protection (OVP) _______________________________________________57
5.3.1 Setting the OVP Level_______________________________________________57
5.3.2 Activated OVP protection indications ___________________________________58
5.3.3 Resetting the OVP circuit ____________________________________________58
5.4 Under Voltage Limit (UVL) ___________________________________________________58
5.4.1 Setting the UVL Level _______________________________________________58
5.5 Foldback Protection ________________________________________________________58
5.5.1 Setting the Foldback Protection________________________________________58
5.5.2 Resetting Activated Foldback Protection_________________________________58
5.6 Output ON/OFF Control _____________________________________________________59
5.7 Output Shut-Off (SO) Control via Rear Panel J1 Connector _________________________59
5.8 Enable/Disable Control via Rear Panel J1 Connector ______________________________60
5.9 CV/CC Signal_____________________________________________________________60
5.10 PS_OK Signal ___________________________________________________________60
5.11 Safe-Start and Auto-Restart Modes___________________________________________61
5.11.1 Auto-Restart Mode ________________________________________________61
5.11.2 Safe-Start Mode __________________________________________________61
5.12 Over Temperature Protection (OTP) __________________________________________61
5.13 Last Setting Memory ______________________________________________________61
5.14 Series Operation _________________________________________________________62
5.14.1 Series Connection for Increased Output Voltage _________________________62
5.14.2 Series Connection for Positive and Negative Output Voltage ________________63
5.15 Parallel Operation ________________________________________________________64

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5.15.1 Basic Parallel Operation ____________________________________________64
1. Setting Up the Master Unit__________________________________________64
2. Setting up the Slave Units __________________________________________64
3. Daisy Chain Connection: (See Fig. 5-6)________________________________65
4. Setting Over Voltage protection ______________________________________65
5. Setting Foldback Protection_________________________________________65
6. Connection to the load_____________________________________________65
5.15.2 Advanced Parallel Operation_________________________________________65
5.15.2.1 Advanced Parallel Configuration_________________________________66
5.15.2.2 Setting the Units as Master or Slave______________________________66
5.15.2.3 Master and Slave Units Default Operation _________________________66
5.15.2.4 CURRENT Display Accuracy ___________________________________67
5.15.2.5 To Release Units from Slave Mode_______________________________67
5.16 Daisy-Chain Connection____________________________________________________68
5.17 Front Panel Locking _______________________________________________________68
5.17.1 Unlocked Front Panel ______________________________________________68
5.17.2 Locked Front Panel ________________________________________________69
6 REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAMMING ___________________________________________70
6.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________70
6.2 Local/Remote Analog Indication_______________________________________________70
6.3 Local/Remote Analog Indication_______________________________________________70
6.4 Remote Voltage Programming of Output Voltage and Output Current__________________71
6.5 Resistive Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit_________________________72
6.6 Remote Monitoring of Output Voltage and Current ________________________________73
7 RS232 & RS485 REMOTE CONTROL___________________________________________74
7.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________74
7.2 Configuration _____________________________________________________________74
7.2.1 Default Setting_____________________________________________________74
7.2.2 Address Setting____________________________________________________74
7.2.3 RS232 or RS485 Selection ___________________________________________74
7.2.4 Baud Rate Setting __________________________________________________74
7.2.5 Setting the Unit into Remote or Local Mode ______________________________75
7.2.6 RS232/485 Port in Local Mode ________________________________________75
7.2.7 Front panel in Remote Mode__________________________________________75
7.3 Rear Panel RS232/485 Connector_____________________________________________76
7.4 Connecting Power Supplies to RS232 or RS485 Bus ______________________________76
7.4.1 Single Power Supply ________________________________________________76
7.4.2 Multi Power Supply Connection to RS232 or RS485 Bus ____________________78
7.5 Communication Interface Protocol_____________________________________________79
7.5.1 Data Format ______________________________________________________79
7.5.2 Addressing _______________________________________________________79

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7.5.3 End of Message ___________________________________________________79
7.5.4 Command Repeat__________________________________________________79
7.5.5 Checksum ________________________________________________________79
7.5.6 Acknowledge______________________________________________________79
7.5.7 Error message_____________________________________________________79
7.5.8 Backspace________________________________________________________79
7.6 Error Messages ___________________________________________________________80
7.7 Command Set Description___________________________________________________81
7.7.1 General Guide_____________________________________________________81
7.7.2 Command Set Categories____________________________________________81
7.7.3 Initialization Control Commands _______________________________________81
7.7.4 ID Control Commands_______________________________________________81
7.7.5 Output Control Commands ___________________________________________82
7.8 Global Output Commands ___________________________________________________83
7.8.1 Description _______________________________________________________83
7.9 Fast Queries _____________________________________________________________84
7.9.1 Fast Test for Connection_____________________________________________85
7.9.2 Fast Read Registers ________________________________________________85
7.9.3 Read Power-On Time _______________________________________________86
7.9.4 Service Request Messages___________________________________________86
7.10 Status Control Commands __________________________________________________86
7.11 Status, Error and SRQ Registers _____________________________________________87
7.11.1 General Description________________________________________________87
7.11.2 Conditional Registers ______________________________________________87
7.11.3 Conditional Registers (continued) _____________________________________88
7.11.4 Service Request: Enable and Event Registers ___________________________89
7.12 Serial Communication Test Set-Up ___________________________________________91
8 ISOLATED ANALOG PROGRAMMING OPTION __________________________________92
8.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________92
8.2 Specifications_____________________________________________________________92
8.2.1 0-5V/0-10V OPTION (PN: IS510) _____________________________________92
8.2.2 4-20mA option (PN: IS420) __________________________________________92
8.3 Isolated Programming & Monitoring Connector ___________________________________93
8.4 Setup and Operating Instructions______________________________________________93
8.4.1 Setting up the Power Supply for 0-5V/0-10V Isolated Programming/Monitoring ___94
8.4.2 Setting up the power supply for 4-20mA Isolated Programming and Monitoring___94
9 MAINTENANCE ____________________________________________________________95
9.1 Introduction ______________________________________________________________95
9.2 Units Under Warranty_______________________________________________________95
9.3 Periodic Maintenance_______________________________________________________95
9.4 Adjustments and Calibration _________________________________________________95

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9.5 Parts Replacement and Repairs ______________________________________________95
9.6 Troubleshooting ___________________________________________________________95
9.7 Fuse Rating ______________________________________________________________97