TDK-Lambda GXE600 Series Use and care manual

Communication GUI Guide
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Index
1. GXE Access Installation
1.1 GXE Access Installation
1.2 Connection with GXE
1.3 Activate GXE Access
2 Screen layout and setup
2.1
Screen layout
2.2 Connection settings
2.3
GXE settings
3. Graphical screen mode
3.1 M ain screen
3.2 Tab screen
3.3 GUI Configuration Tab
3.4 PS Configuration Tab
3.5 Trend Graph Tab
3.6 VI Graph Tab
3.7 M ulti Monitor Tab
3.8 E-CapLife Tab
3.9 Advanced Tab
4.
Manual screen mode
4.1
Screen layout
4.1.1 GXE Output
4.1.2 Tab area
4.1.3 Meters
4.1.4 Information display area
4.2 Holding Register 1
4.2.1 GXE system settings
4.2.2 Setting of reference value and protection threshold
4.2.3 Setting of output rise time and transition time
4.3 Holding Register 2
4.3.1 GXE PS Settings 2
4.3.2 GXE SCI Settings
4.4 Holding Register 3
4.4.1 Scratch Pad 1, 2
4.5 Input Reg
4.5.1 Read Product Information
5. Register List
5.1 Input Registers
5.2 Holding Registers
5.3 Q format

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1 GXE Access Installation :
T he operation of MODBUS communication t ool for GXE (GXE Access) requires GXE Access application and LabVIEW runt ime engine.
Because GXE Access and LabVIEW Runtime Engine installer are integrated,
they are installed at the same time by the following procedure.
It has been confirmed that Windows 7 (64/32 bit) and Windows 10 can operate in our environment .
1.1 GXE Access Installation
GXE Access is provided as a compressed file (Zip format).
After decompressing the compressed file, installing GXE Access is started by executing "setup.exe".
in the subfolder "Volume" of the decompression destinat ion.
Follow t he instructions on the screen.
Select installation directory, click "Next >>".
※
A license agreement screen will be displayed.
Please review the license agreement. If you agree, select the acceptance checkbox, and click "Next >>".

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Click "Next >>", installation will start .
※ Depending on the PC environment, it might take about 1 hour to install.
It might be necessary to restart the PC.
Please restart the PC following the instructions on the screen.
After installation process has finished, the compressed file and the decompressed folder are unnecessary.

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1.2 Connection with GXE
When connecting multiple GXEs to the system, each GXE must have a unique slave ID.
Before installing in the system, set the functions of each GXE so that the slave IDs do not overlap.
T o do the setup, connect your P C and GXE one to one with RS-485 line and execute GXE access on PC.
Refer to "4.2 GXE communication setting" for operation method.
Prepare USB
⇔
RS-485 convert er for PC by yourself.
It can be used as long as it is an RS-485 converter compatible with half duplex communication and automatic transmission control.
T he USB
⇔
RS-485 converter we confirmed the operation is "USB-003 of Human Data Ltd."
Refer to the instruction manual of the converter and GXE for information of connector / cable wire diameter etc. used for connection.
・
Connection
Be sure to connect CN84 and then USB cable in order. After complete the connection, apply the input voltage to GXE.
While the voltage is inputted to GXE or while communication tool is running, please do not
disconnect communicat ion line, attach / detach connector etc. etc.
Even if the input voltage is cut off, there is a possibility that electric charge may remain at the output terminal.
Be careful when removing the communication line.
1.3 Activation the GXE Access
After installation process has finished, "GXE Access" is registered in Windows start menu.
Select an application from the following location in Windows start manu.
・
Windows 7
TDK-Lambda
⇒
GXE
⇒
GXE Access
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Windows 10
TDK-Lambda
⇒
GXE Access
※
If you changed t he installation folder please refer to t hat.
⇒
Go to
「
Start-up screen
」
USB CN84
(Communication
Port)
USB ⇔
RS-485
converter

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2 Screen composition and environment settings :
2.1 Screen mode
GXE Access has two screen modes.
GXE Access will be in "Graphical"screen mode at starting "GXE Access"or disconnect ing communication.
GXE Access can switch between the "Graphical" screen mode and the "Manual" screen mode after t he communication connection
is successful.
Screen mode Overview
Graphical A Graphical screen mode can be operated intuitively.
It is an application example using GXE.
In the Graphical screen mode, communication is performed automat ically.
For details, refer to Chapt er 3.
Manual Manual screen mode can be operated manually unlike Graphical screen mode.
T his mode can be operated each communication register.
T herefore, it is suitable for operation confirmation of various registers.
For details, refer to Chapt er 4.
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Graphical screen mode
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Manual screen mode

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By clicking the [Connect] button, the GXE Access opens the specified COM Port and enters connection state.
When the communication connection with GXE is successful, the "T ool Configuration" area turns to gray,
and the "Connect" button changes to "Disconnect" and operations other than the GUI Configuration tab become operational.
In case of connection error, please make sure "COM Port" is set correctly.
Item Overview
Unit ID * Set the same value (1 to 247) as GXE to be connected.
Factory setting : "1"
COM Port * Select the COM port number of the PC's RS - 485 port from the pull - down menu.
You can search for COM port s by specifying [Refresh] in the pull-down menu.
Baud Rate * Set the same value as GXE to be connected.
Select from 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps.
Factory setting
：
"19200 bps"
Parity Bit * Set the same value as GXE to be connected.
Select from None (No Parity), Odd (Odd Parity) and Even (Even Parity).
Factory setting: "Even"
T imeout * Set the timeout time (100 to 2000 ms) for communication error.
The default value is 250 ms. If the t imeout is shorter than the default value,
a timeout may occur before a normal response is returned.
Scan ID This function is used when the Unit ID is unknown.
When the Scan ID button is clicked, the following dialog is displayed and
brute force search is started.
A brut e force search stops when a Unit ID where a response is returned is found.
"Baud Rate" and "P arity Bit" will follow the currently displayed setting.
"Scan ID" may take several minutes.
Connect / Disconnect Switch communication connection / disconnection.
When the GXE access is disconnected, the COM port is released.
* : Last setting memory function is provided.
T he entered settings will be saved to the PC and will be reflect ed at t he next time GXE Access is started.
In the same environment as when you used it last time, you can connect PC and GXE simply by clicking "Connect".

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2.3 GXE settings
GXE setting is necessary to control GXE output (using remote ON / OFF control function, CV / CC funct ion) with GXE Access.
GXE settings can be set on the "PS Configuration" tab. If the t ab is not displayed, refer to "2.2 Connection setting".
T he necessary settings can be set automatically by "Automatic Settings" button.
T he setting item changed by "Automatic Set tings" button can be returned to the factory shipping with "Factory Reset" button.
For details of the setting, refer t o "3.4 PS Configuration".
T he setting can also be done in the manual screen mode. Refer to "4.2 Holding Reg 1".
"Factory Reset"button "Automatic Settings" button

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3 Graphical screen mode :
T his chapter is based on the Graphical screen mode. For details on screen switching, please refer to Chapt er 2.
3.1 Screen layout
Graphical screen mode consists of main screen and tab screen.
Screen mode Overview
Main screen The main screen has measurement information, remot e control function, etc.
Tab screen Tab is divided for each function.
However, if "GXE Access" and GXE are not connected,
only the [GUI Configuration] tab is displayed.
Communicat ion settings can be set on the "GUI Configuration" tab.
T he tab has the following structure.
Tab Overview
GUI Configuration Display communication setting and information on connected GXE.
PS Configuration PS Configuration t ab has items necessary t o operate GXE with GXE Access.
For more detailed settings, use the Advanced tab.
Trend Graph Display time change of GXE output voltage, output current, internal temperature.
VI Graph Display of output derating and its current output status.
Multi Monitor Monitoring of multiple GXEs and acquisition of operation logs.
E-Cap Life Simple estimated lifetime is indicated from the degree of deterioration of the
electrolytic capacitor
Advanced The setting list is displayed.
It is possible to save and read settings at once, reset to the factory shipment state.
Main screen
Tab screen

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3.2 Main screen
T he main screen has measurement informat ion, remote control function, etc.
1) ON/OFF button 2) Screen mode switching 4) LotNo. + Serial No. 5） Life of Electrolytic Capacitor 6) Operation time
3) Unit ID
7) GXE internal Temperature 8) T ab display omitted button 9) Alarm History 10) Alarm History clear button
Item Overview
1 ON/OFF button Control ON / OFF of GXE. When an analog is selected in the remot e cont rol setting,
"ON/OFF button" is not displayed.
2 Screen mode switching Switch the screen mode with "Graphical" ⇔ "Manual".
3 Unit ID The Unit ID of the connection target is displayed. It is also possible to change.
4 LotNo. + Serial No. Displays the lot number and serial number of the connected GXE.
5 Life of Displays the predicted remaining time for electrolytic capacitor "Lo" in percent .
Electrolyt ic Capacitor For details, refer to "3.8 E-CapLife tab".
6 Operation time T he cumulative operating time of the GXE is displayed. (not including Remote off time)
7 GXE internal T he measured value of GXE int ernal t emperature is displayed.
T emperat ure
8 Tab display omitted It switch display / hide the tab screen.
button
9 Alarm History The alarm information of the protection operation that occurred is displayed.
In the communication register, OVP is divided into SWOVP / HWOVP and
OCP is divided into SWOCP / HWOCP.
However, they are represented by OR in Grahical screen mode.
10 Alarm History Clear t he Alarm History.
clear button However, if the cause of the Alarm History has not been removed, it can not be cleared.