March 2011 Document No. 4005-995 Rev N Model 2003RP AC Power Source User and Programming Manual
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[SOURce:]VOLT:RANGe:AUTO This command sets the AC source range to the AUTO mode. While in AUTO mode, the AC source automatically switches to the opt
OUTPut:DROP The output drop command may be used to interrupt the voltage to the UUT without opening the output relay. This method uses an electronic
Example: Individual Phase Loss Test The following command sequence will drop the output of phase A only for 10 cycles at 400 Hz. /* Set up sequence V
OUTPut: STARt[:STATe] The output start state command is used to enable or disable the start phase logic of the AC source controller. If disabled (Sta
10.7 Limit Subsystem This subsystem controls the voltage frequency and current limit of the power source. These limits are set at the factory and de
LIMit:VOLTage? This command queries the maximum voltage the power source will operate at in the high voltage range. For 2003RP-AV models configured f
10.9 System Commands The system commands control the system level functions of the AC Source. Subsystem Syntax SYSTem: ERRor? Returns the
SYSTem:REMote This command sets the interface in the Remote state, which disables all front panel controls. This command only applies to the RS232C i
10.10 Common Commands Common commands begin with an * and consist of three letters (command) or three letters and a ? (query). Common commands are
10.10.1 *CLS This command clears the following registers (see chapter 12 for descriptions of all status registers): Standard Event Status Status
1 Introduction This instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of the 2003RP AC power source
10.10.3 *ESR? This query reads the Standard Event Status register. Reading the register clears it. The bit configuration of this register is the s
10.10.4 *IDN? This query requests the source to identify itself. It returns the data in four fields separated by commas. Note that any installed op
10.10.6 *RST This command resets the AC source to a setting defined by the values in the register defined by PON if valid or by the following factor
10.10.7 *SAV This command stores the present state of the AC source to a specified location in memory. The RP Series offers eight non-volatile memory
11 Programming Examples 11.1 Introduction This chapter contains examples on how to program the AC source. Simple examples show you how to program:
Programming the Output Power-on Initialization When the AC source is first turned on, it wakes up with the output state defined by the PON register n
Turning on output voltage for all three phases at a specified phase angle The following command sequence will turn the output voltage on at a specifi
To measure the RMS current, use: MEAS:CURR? To measure the peak current, use: MEAS:CURR:AMPL:RES /* resets track and hold for peak curr. meas.
12 Status Registers You can use status register programming to determine the operating condition of the AC source at any time. For example, you may
12.2 Standard Event Status Group This group consists of an Event register and an Enable register that are programmed by Common commands. The Standar
2 Specifications All specifications at 25 5 C and 400 Hz output unless noted otherwise. 2.1 Electrical Input Parameter Specification Line Voltag
12.4 Examples The following section contains examples of commonly used operations involving the status registers. You can determine the reason for a
Appendix A: SCPI Command tree Command Syntax Tree Root Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 CALibrate :STATe :MEASure :CURRent [:FSCale] :ZERO
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User and Programming Manual – Rev N California Instruments Appendix C: Error Messages Error Number Error Message String Error Causes 0 "No er
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Parameter Specification Load Regulation1: ± 0.1% of full scale, 16 Hz - 500 Hz External Sense: Will compensate for up to 7% of voltage drop up t
Parameter Specification Frequency 2003RP: 2003RP-HV: 16.0 - 5000 Hz (see Figure 2-1) Maximum output voltage available from 45 Hz and up. Maxim
2.2 Supplemental Note: Specifications listed below are typical and not guaranteed. Parameter Supplemental Specification Line Frequency: 63 - 300 Hz
2.3 Measurements [Option] Note: Specifications listed below apply from 300 Hz to 500 Hz. Refer to Supplemental Specifications for frequencies outs
Parameter Specification Unit Power Factor Range 0.00 - 1.00 Accuracy 0.05 Resolution 0.01 2.4 System Specification Parameter Specificati
2.5 Unit Protection Parameter Specification Input Overcurrent: Circuit breaker Transients: Surge protection to withstand EN61000-4,-5 levels Output
2.7 Environmental Parameter Specification Operating Temp: 0 to +40 C Storage Temp: -40 to +85 C Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temp
2.9 Front Panel Controls Parameter Specification Controls: Knobs: Two knobs allow continuous change of voltage, frequency and current limit for all
2.10 Available Options2 Option Description -AV Avionics version: 2003RP-AV 115 VRMS / 230 VRMS volt ranges 5.9 / 2.9 Amp RMS maximum current per
3 Installation and Functional Test 3.1 Unpacking Inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is evident,
3.2.1 AC Line Voltage The AC Power Source has been designed to operate from either of the following AC line voltage ranges: 1) 107/115 volts 2) 208
3.3 Input Voltage Range Selection WARNING: Voltages up to 360 VDC and 270 VAC are present in certain sections of this power source. This equipment
3.3.1 Low Input Voltage Range Configuration (107/115 V) In order to change the voltage range configuration: 1. Turn off the input circuit breaker.
3.3.2 High Input Voltage Range Configuration (208/230 V) In order to change the voltage range configuration: 1. Turn off the input circuit breaker
3.4 Mechanical Installation The power source has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19 inch rack. The unit should be supported from the
3.6 Output Connections All load connections must be made at the terminal block on the rear panel. The remote sense inputs allow the power source ou
Output Current Wire Size Maximum wire length from output to load, 1% drop 5.0 ARMS 0.75 mm2 6 m 20 ft 5.0 ARMS AWG 18 6.4 m 21 ft 5.0 ARMS 1.0 mm2
i About AMETEK AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programm
3.7 Output Voltage Ranges The standard 2003RP AC power source has two output voltage ranges 0-135 VAC and 0-270 VAC. The operator may switch from o
3.8 Functional Test CAUTION: Work carefully when performing these tests - hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during the tests. R
In the event the power source does not pass the functional test, refer to the calibration procedure in Section 6 or call California Instrument‟s cus
4 Front Panel Operation 4.1 Functional Controls The front panel can be divided in a small number of functional areas: Status Indicator lights Co
4.1.1 Status Indicator Lights Ten LED status indicators are located directly above the right hand side 7 segment LED display. These LED‟s correspon
PF Illuminates when the 7 segment LED display shows the measured power factor. It also illuminates in the calibration mode of operation. In calibra
4.1.2 Control knobs Counter Clockwise clockwise DECREASE INCREASE Figure 4-3: Control Knob There are t
SELECT The SELECT button selects the function of the right control knob and 7 segment LED display. The knob will control the output frequency and th
4.2 How to examples... This section covers some common tasks that are often performed with an AC power source. These examples are written in a “How
4.2.3 Display Measurement Data Measurements can be called up as follows: 1. For voltage, the left LED always displays the measured output voltage un
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4.2.5 Control the Output The output can be disabled or enabled using the OUTPUT button as follows: 1. Pressing the OUTPUT button when the output LE
4.3 Setting the Power on Initialization Values The 2003RP is supplied with default factory settings when the unit is powered up. The factory settings
4.4 Current Limit Modes The 2003RP supports two modes of current limiting. In either mode, the user can set the RMS current level at which the curr
4.6 Remote Inhibit [Option] A Remote Inhibit BNC input is located on the rear panel of the 2003RP if the -OP1 option was specified at the time of pur
5 Principle of Operation 5.1 General An explanation of the circuits in the AC Source is given in this section. Refer to the block diagram of the s
Figure 5-1: AC Power System Block Diagram TB1A11EMI FILTERA10CR1BridgeA4DC SUPPLYA5MOTHER BOARDA7AMPLIFIER AA8AMPLIFIER BA9AMPLIFIER CA1CONTROLLERA
5.4 Mother Board The Mother board, module assembly A5, routes signals between the various assemblies in the power source. The Mother board also has
Three current transformers on this assembly monitor the output current, one current transformer per output phase. Each current transformer has two b
CAUTION VOLTAGES UP TO 300 VAC AND 400 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLT
iii Important Safety Instructions Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your particular applicat
6 Calibration Routine calibration should be performed every 12 months. Non-routine calibration is only required if a related assembly is replaced
6.2 Selecting Calibration Mode The 2003RP can be placed in calibration mode (CAL mode) by pressing the recessed CAL button located on the front panel
6.3 Routine Calibration Setup: Connect the test equipment to the power source as shown in Figure 6-1. The DMM can be connected to the common output
6.3.2 Measurement Calibration - Low Scale Note: Measurement calibration can be done at any output frequency setting as only one set of calibration c
measuring the current shunt voltage (DMM 1). Note that 0.1 V reading represents 1 Amp if the recommended 100 m shunt is used. Low Scale Peak Curren
6.3.3 Measurement Calibration - Full Scale Note: Measurement calibration can be done at any output frequency setting as only one set of calibration
Full Scale Power Measurement Calibration 1. Connect the test equipment to the power source as shown in Figure 6-2. 2. Apply the resistive load (see
6.4.2 Current Limit Adjustment Note: If the Current Limit and High Current Measurement Range Adjustments are both adjusted, the High Current Measure
Figure 6-3: Internal Adjustments
6.4.3 Open Sense Adjustment Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 6-1. NOTE: The 2003RP must be configured for the Constant Current Mode of
iv Product Family: California Instruments Model 2003RP Warranty Period: One Year WARRANTY TERMS AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides
7 Service 7.1 General This section describes suggested maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The troubleshooting procedure is divided into t
7.3.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation If the AC Power Source exhibits poor voltage regulation the following item may be at fault: Table 7-3: Poor Out
7.3.6 No Output but “Display” on Front Panel is On Table 7-7: No Output But "Display" Is On CAUSE SOLUTION “OUTPUT” switch is turned of
7.3.8 Can’t Program AC Power System on GPIB or RS232 If the power source does not respond to GPIB or RS232 programming, the following items may be at
Figure 7-1: Assembly Location
7.4.1 Oscillator Module Removal/Replacement If a fault is found that requires the replacement of the Oscillator Module (assemblies A2 and A3) follow
7.5 Replaceable Parts In order to ensure prompt, accurate service, please provide the following information, when applicable, for each replacement p
SEQ# C.I.PART # DESCRIPTION VENDOR QTY DC SUPPLY, A4 F3 270176 20A, 250V, quick acting (Bussmann ABC20) 71400 1 F4 270174 1A, 250V, very quick acting
8 Remote Control 8.1 Introduction The 2003RP can be furnished with a combination IEEE-488 and RS232C control interface at the time of purchase. Th
Figure 8-1: Rear Panel View
Table of Contents 1 Introduction...
Note: The PGUI32 can be run in the absence of a power source. If no AC source is available, the PGUI32 can be operated in a simulation mode. The
8.4 RS232C Interface A suitable cable to connect the 2003RP AC Source to a 9 pin PC-AT style serial port is supplied with the source. If you are una
END IF IF esr% AND 8 THEN PRINT "*** Instrument Dependent Error Reported by AC Source ***" END IF IF esr% AND 16 THE
8.4.2 Serial Cable Diagram California Instruments AC power sources require a special RS232C cable to communicate with a PC. Standard null-modem cabl
8.5.2 Connecting the AC Source to the PC Using IEEE-488 Connect the AC source to the PC using an IEEE-488 interface cable. A National Instruments G
8.6 Troubleshooting - RS232C This section provides guidelines for resolving communication problems that may occur when using the PGUI32 software unde
Procedure 1. Make sure the PGUI32 program is closed and no device is using the COM port in use. 2. From the Windows desktop, right click on the “M
Resolution for Symptom 2 Execute the suggested procedure to resolve symptom 1 first. If an occasional error continues to occur while slewing the volt
8.7 Troubleshooting - IEEE-488 / GPIB This section provides guidelines for resolving communication problems that may occur when using the 2003RP wit
Resolution for Symptom 2 The 2003RP has a limit on how fast it can process commands sent over the bus. When developing an application program that con
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8.8 PGUI32 Distribution Files The installation program will install the following files in the directories specified. Note that files with the same
Test Sequence Program Directory Files File name Description Sample sequence test file.SEQ Sample output sequence file Note: The location of these file
9 Introduction to SCPI SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) is a programming language for controlling instrument functions over the
The SCPI Command Tree As previously explained, the basic SCPI communication method involves sending one or more properly formatted commands from the S
The entire message would be: SOUR:VOLT:RANG 150;LEV 115. The message terminator after LEVel 115 returns the path to the root. Note: The 2003RP int
Combining Message Units The following command message is briefly described here, with details in subsequent paragraphs. Data Query In
Header Convention In the command descriptions in chapter 10 of this manual, headers are emphasized with boldface type. The proper short form is sho
9.5 SCPI Data Formats All data programmed to or returned from the AC source is in ASCII. The data type may be numerical or character string. Numerica
10 SCPI Command Reference Where appropriate, related commands or queries are included. These are listed because they are either directly related by
10.2 Calibration Subsystem The commands in this subsystem allow you to do the following: Enable and disable the calibration mode Calibrate all me
List of Figures Figure 2-1: Available RMS Current as function of Output Voltage and Frequency. ... 4 Figure 2-2: Rack Mount
10.2.2 Measurement Calibration All measurement calibrations are performed by adjusting the measurement reading up or down using a calibration coeffic
CALibrate:MEASure:POWer[:FSCale] <NRf> This command affects the calibration of the power measurement at full scale. Command Syntax CALibrate:ME
10.2.3 Output Calibration The AC voltage output calibration is performed by adjusting the output up or down using a calibration coefficient. The coe
10.3 Measurement Subsystem This subsystem programs the measurement capability of the RP Series AC source. To select the desired phase, use the INST:
MEASure:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAX? This query returns the peak value of the output AC current being sourced at the output terminals. Note that the outpu
MEASure:POWer[:REAL]? This query returns the true power delivered to the unit under test by the AC source. Note that the output relay must be closed
10.4 Instrument Subsystem The Instrument subsystem controls the selected phase of the AC power source for configurations capable of operating in thr
10.5 Source Subsystem This subsystem programs all the output parameters of the RP Series AC source. Subsystem Syntax [SOURce:] CURRent:
[SOURce:]FREQuency This command sets the frequency of the output sinewave. Command Syntax [SOURce:]FREQuency <NRf> Parameters range specified
[SOURce:]VOLT:RANGe[:LEVel] This command sets the voltage range of the power source. Two voltage ranges are available: a 135 volt range and a 270 vol
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