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California Instruments 2253i User Manual
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Revision e june 2008 copyright © 2007 by california instruments. All rights reserved. P/n 6005-962 2253i / 2253ix ac and dc power source user manual tel: +1 (858) 677-9040 fax: +1 (858) 677-0940 email: sales@calinst.Com web site: http://www.Calinst.Com.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix refers to: models: 2253i ac and dc power source 2253ix ac and dc power source/analyzer manual revision: e. Copyright © 2007-2008 california instruments corporation. California instruments 2.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix safety summary this power source contains high voltage and current circuits, which are potentially lethal. Because of its weight, proper placement on a work surface or installation in a cabinet must be ensured. The following safety guidelines must be followed when operatin...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix california instruments 4.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix warranty information california instruments corporation warrants each instrument manufactured by them to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser. Excepted from this warranty are fuses and...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix table of contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 general description....................................................................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 6. Calibration..................................................................................................................................................... 94 6.1 recommended calibration equipment .......................................................................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix list of figures figure 1-1: model 2253ix ac source....................................................................................................................................10 figure 2-1: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart for 150v ac range per phase – 230v...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix list of tables table 3-1: output terminal connections. ..............................................................................................................................38 table 3-2: rear panel connectors............................................................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 1. Introduction this instruction manual (p/n 6005-962) contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of the model 2253i and model 2253ix ac power sources. Figure 1-1: model 2253ix ac source. 1.1 general description the compact i/ix series...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 1.2 ix and i model differences the 2253ix offers additional features and functions over the 2253i model. Some of the features available on the 2253ix such as the gpib interface may be added as an option to the 2253i at the time of order. Other features are exclusive to the...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2. Specifications specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 ± 5° c and apply after a 30 minute warm-up time. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are per phase for sine wave output into a resistive load. For three phase configurations or ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.2 output output parameter specification model 2253i 2253ix modes ac, dc ac, dc, ac+dc no of outputs 3 standard 1 or 3 with –mode option voltage ranges (l-n): ac, ac+dc mode low vrange: 0 - 150 vrms high vrange: 0 - 300 vrms dc mode low vrange: 0 - 200 vdc high vrange: ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix output parameter specification 6.5 arms @ 115 v 19.5 arms @ 115 v dc mode high voltage range 1.25 adc @ 400 v 1.63 adc @ 300 v 3.75 adc @ 400 v 4.88 adc @ 300 v low voltage range 2.5 adc @ 200 v 3.25 adc @ 150 v 7.5 adc @ 200 v 9.74 adc @ 150 v ac+dc mode high voltage rang...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix note: all output specifications apply below the current / voltage rating line shown in the v/i rating charts of section 2.1.2.1 through 2.1.2.3. Data is shown for three-phase mode. For –mode option, multiply current by 3. California instruments 15.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.2.1 voltage versus current rating charts – ac mode – 230v ac input figure 2-1: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart for 150v ac range per phase – 230vac in. Figure 2-2: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart for 300v ac range per phase – 230vac in. California i...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.2.2 voltage versus current rating charts – ac mode – 115v ac input 2253i/ix voltage current profile - ac low vrange - 115v ac input 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 vrms irms figure 2-3: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart for 150v a...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.2.3 voltage versus current rating charts – dc mode 2253i/ix voltage current profile - dc low vrange 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 vdc idc figure 2-5: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart for 200v dc range per phase. 2253i/i...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.3 measurements measurement specifications apply to single chassis ac sources. See notes for other models and configurations. Parameter range accuracy ( ± % fs) resolution frequency 1 16.00-1000.0 hz 0.1 % 0.01 hz to 81.91 hz 0.1 hz to 819.1 hz 1 hz > 819.1 hz voltage 0...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.5 system specification controller features specification trigger input: external trigger source input. Requires ttl level input signal. Triggers on negative edge. Response time 80 - 100 µs. Function strobe: logic output, active low. Pulse width > 400 µs. Function strob...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.1.6 unit protection parameter specification input over current: input circuit breaker. This breaker protects the equipment and is also used to turn the unit on or off.. Ac input connection should be made per local electrical code. Input over voltage transients: surge pro...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.2 mechanical parameter specification dimensions: height: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) depth: 23 inches (58.4 cm) width: 19 inches (48.3 cm) all dimensions are per chassis. For /2 model configurations, multiply height by 2 for total height. Width includes integrated front panel ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.3 environmental parameter specification operating temp: 0° to +40 ° c, full power. +32° to +104° f, full power. Storage temp: -40° to +85 °c. -40° to +185° f. Altitude: relative humidity: 0-80 % rah, non-condensing maximum for temperatures up to 31 °c decreasing linearly...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.4 front panel controls, indicators and display controls: shuttle knob: the rotating knob may be used to adjust settings while in the set menu. In all other menus, the shuttle may be used to change parameter values and settings. Up/down arrow keys: a set of up and down ar...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.5 special features controller features controller: programmable controller front panel assembly. Mode available single-phase mode option (-mode) allows the output of all three amplifiers to be combined on phase a output terminal. No external switching or reconnection to ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.6 available options – i series interface options -gpib gpib remote control interface. This option is not field installable and must be specified at the time of original unit order. Misc. Options -abl atlas based language extension. The able command language provides bus ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.7 available options – ix series interface options -lan ethernet lan interface connection. Rj45 connector. This option is not field installable and must be specified at the time of original unit order. Note: the rs232 interface is disabled if –lan option is specified. Tes...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 20 kohm. This option is mutually exclusive with the –lks and –ext option. -whm watt-hour measurement option. 2.8 ext option - supplemental specifications when the ext option is installed, the amplifier is used in an open loop mode and none of the regular compact ix series ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.8.1 typical frequency response – ext option typical performance for ext option models in the 300vac range operating at 230vrms. Ext is calibrated at 60 hz. 230v frequency response 200.00 205.00 210.00 215.00 220.00 225.00 230.00 235.00 240.00 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.9 lkm / lks options - supplemental specifications the clock and lock option enables two or more independent 22531ix power systems to be phase synchronized to each other. One system (-lkm) acts as the master, the other(s) (-lks) as auxiliaries. The –lks units are synced t...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.12 supplemental specifications supplemental specifications are provided for reference only and are not guaranteed. Data is based on typical performance of a compact i/ix series power source but not verified on each unit produced as part of california instruments acceptan...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 2.12.2 remote programming output parameter specification bus command response time: ext. Trigger response time california instruments 32.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3. Unpacking and installation 3.1 unpacking inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is evident, y s. Notify the carrier. Do not return an instrument to the factory without prior approval. Do not destro the packing container unt...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.3.2 rackmount if the power source is to be mounted in a cabinet system, proper supports such as rack slides, brackets or a shelf must be provided to support the weight of the unit along its depth. The rack ears on the front of the power source are not intended to support...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.4 rear panel connectors all connections to and from the power source are made at the rear panel. For the location of the connectors and types used, refer to figure 3-2 for i series models or figure 3-3 for ix series models. Figure 3-2: rear panel connector locations – i ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.5 ac input wiring - input ac input connec is located on the tions are to be made directly to the input terminal block. The ac input terminal block right hand side on the back of the chassis (when facing the back of the unit). It is st be sized to satisfy the applicable e...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.6 output connections 3.6.1 output wiring the output terminal block is located at the rear of the unit. Output connections are made to the se input connector is located in the lower center of the rear panel and allows the de of operation, these g connector. The external w...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.6.2 output terminal block - output each chassis has a single ac output terminal strip. The output terminal strip must be covered usi the supplied ac output safety cover. The terminal strip is large enough to accommodate required wire gauge sizes. The terminal strip is lo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7 connectors - rear panel a number of connectors are located along the top rear panel of the unit. A summary of available connectors is provided in the table below. Connector ref. I / ix series ac input (input) function connects to l – ac in n – ac in g – chassis gnd tb3...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7.1 ac input connector – input – tb3 see section 3.5 for details on connecting ac input power. Connector type is kulka 9-85-03 c/i part number is 240321. Terminal designator connection description 1 line ac line 2 neutral ac neutral 3 gnd chassis ground table 3-3: ac li ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7.4 auxiliary i/o connector – j18 a high density d style, 15-pin i/o connector is located on the rear panel. Table 3-6 shows connections by pin number. Pin signal description 1 acom analog common 2 rpva remote programming voltage all phases (option - rpv) or ext input ph...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7.6 usb interface – j16 a standard usb series b device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standar usb cable between the ac source and a pc or usb hub may be used. Note: use of the usb port t d o control more than one power source from a single p...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7.8 gpib interface – j17 a standard ieee488/ansi mc1.1; 24 pin gpib connector is located on the rear panel on al 2253 models. Maximum cable length is 20 meters, or 2 meters per device - whichever is less. Maximum number of devices is 15. Devices may be connected in eithe...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.7.9 lan interface – rj45 – j15 an optional rj45 ethernet 10baset connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard rj45 utp patch cord between the ac source and a network hub may be used to connect e ac an d. Consult ng the ac source to any corporate ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.8 basic initial functional test caution: work carefully when performing these tests; hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during this test. Refer to figure 3-5 for the required functional test set up. Make sure the correct sense connection is present if...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix model 115v on 150 v range 230v on 300 v range 2253i/ix, 3 phase mode 20 ohm 80 ohm 2253i/ix, 1 phase mode 6.67 ohm 27 ohm table 3-12: load resistance clock lock r load sense high sense low line neutral gnd ac input ac output figure 3-5: functional test setup california ins...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.9 clock and lock mode (-lkm/-lks option) clock and lock mode operation of two or more ix ac power sources is available only if the –lkm and –lks options have been installed at the factory. With these options installed, it is possible to lock an auxiliary unit (-lks) to a...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 3.9.1 configuration settings units configured with the –lkm option will show the clock as int (internal) and the mode as screen. Units configured with the –lks option can be set to int (internal) een. The mode setting on the control screen of nits clk/loc on the control or...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4. Front panel operation 4.1 tour of the front panel before operating the ac source using the front panel, it helps to understand the operation of the fro operation of the rotating shuttle knob, keyboard and the menu layout nt panel controls. Specifically, the 4.1.1 front ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.1.3 status indicator lights five yellow led status indicators are located on the left hand side of the keyboard/display panel. These led’s correspond to the following conditions: hi range the hi range led is on when the high voltage output range has been selected. Overte...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.1.4 the shuttle knob counter clock wise clock wise incr decr figure 4-2: shuttle knob ting knob (“shuttle”). This shuttle knob is located to the right of the be used to continuously vary parameter values or selec the i/ix series has a single rota numeric keypad. This kno...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.1.5 menu keys the i/ix series is operated through a series of menus. These menus can be reached by using a number of menu keys located along the bottom of the lcd display and the up/down cursors keys. Keys. The following menu keys a several menus have more than two entri...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.1.6 cursor and enter keys the cursor keys are located on the right hand side of the numeric keypad and can be used to scroll through a list of menu entries: cursor up (r) the up key moves the cursor position upwards one position to the previous available cursor position....
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2 me u n structure the next few pages show a map of the available menus in the i/ix series. All menus can be reached by repeatedly pressing the menu key. Frequently used menus have a short cut key that provides ver of menus although some menus may be spread across more t...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 5. Memory test r passed" will esult. If all memory tests pass at power on, the message "memory test appear. If not, an error message will be displayed instead. This information may be useful when calling in for service support. Is completed, the power source will always re...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.2 top level menus the following op le can be accessed using the menu ke ry ion t - vel menu choices y: ent descript program am m output as changed. The progr enu allows primary parameters such voltage, frequency, current limit, waveform shape and voltage range to be co...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.3 menu tree i/ix series enu structure evel 1 vel 1 m l level 2 le level 2 program gisters volt 120.0v re save reg # control freq 400.0hz configuration recall reg # vrange 150.0v address 1 phase 0.0° baud rate 460800 func >sinusoid pon state rst clip thd 10.0 control ma...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt #12 120.0 language on vslew #12 1e+06 advance on freq #12 400.0 mode n/a fslew #12 1 clock/loc n/a 0.00 dwell #12 10.00 mil704 n/a on do160 n/a ttlt #12 func #12 0 ms704 n/a abd n/a phase#12 0.0 curr #12 11.00 whm n/a mb n/a powe etime/temp 20:03 r on etime 21: screen...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.4 program menu figure 4-5: program menu hown in figure 4-5. It can be reached in one of two ways: key, selecting the program entry and pressing the the program menu is s 1. By selecting the menu enter key. 2 the set k the program menu is u d parameters are located in t...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description using the phase key first. Clip level sets the clip level for the clipped sine wave in percent vthd. The range is 0 to 20 %. (ix models only). Note: changing the clip level setting will result in temporary loss of the output voltage as the new clipped wav...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.5 control menus figure 4-6: control menus th control menu is sh 4 selecting the control entry using the d the control menu is used to change s arameters. The following choices are available in the control menus: e own in figure -6 and can be reached by selecting the me...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description stan power up in int (internal) clock mode for stand- alone operation. This is the only mode for models without the –lks option. For units with the –lkm option installed, this field is fixed to clk/lock. For units with the –lks option installed, this fiel...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description # outputs selects single or three phase mode of operation. If the –mode option is installed, this field can be toggled on the 2253i / 2253ix. If no –mode option is installed, this phase will always be set to thr for three phase mode. St phase selects the ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.6 measurements screens t a ds n regarding the output of the source. This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and current waveforms and calculates several parameters from this digitized data. The results of these calculations are displayed in a series o easure...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description crest factor this readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms current. Measurem nts 3 (ix models only) e curr thd this readout displays the total current distortion for the selected phase. The distortion calculation is based on the h2 through ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.7 transient menu the transient menu is used to program and exec se ences are defined as a se l list be executed in a time controlled manner. Each step in these lists is assigned a sequ numbering determines the order in which each step is each step can control the volta...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description higher than 200,000 are displayed as a floating point number (2e+05). The display has insufficient characters to display the e ntiss keyboard is n ntire ma a so entering values above 2e+05 from the ot recommended. Trig source in the ansient system. Availa...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description func step # waveform selection. Available choices are sinusoid, square, clipped or any of the user provided waveforms in waveform memory (ix models only). Phase step # phase angle set point. (not relevant for phase a if clock mode is internal.) curr step ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.8 registers menu the registers menu provides access to the non-volatile setup storage of the power source. A total of 16 front panel setups can be stored in registers numbered from 0 through 15. Each register except register 0 can hold the complete front panel setup, i...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.9 configuration menu the configuration menu may be used to con as the serial port, ieee-488/gpib address, lan settings settings of the supply. Figure various aspects of the instrument such (units with -lan option only) and the power-on entry description address 0 - 31 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description selected. See programming manual for details on use of either syntax. System 2253ix this field is not user controlled. It merely indicates the configuration of the power system. Lanetwork lan if the –lan option is installed; pressing enter while the curso...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description gwaddress gateway address setting. A default gateway is a node (a router) on a computer network that serves as an access point to another network. Move between the four fields, this value can be changed by pressing the set key and entering a new value fro...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.10 calibration menus the measurement calibration menu can be used to perform routine calibration of the internal measurement system. The recommended calibration interval is 12 months. To enter the calibration screens, the calibration password must be entered first. Not...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.11 applications menu note that some of the application options list n may not be available on all i/ix models and may not be configured. In this case, these fields in these menus will display “n/a” (not applicable) an no access to these m will be availa ed in this sect...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix entry description language on if –abl option is installed, this field will indicate on. N/a default is n/a. All compact i/ix support scpi syntax standard. Advance standard on all ix series models. On n/a this feature is not available on i se models. N/a is shown. Ries mode...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.13 elapsed time and temperature screen the etime/temp screen displays the elapsed time since the power source has first been turned on. This is an accumulated total time in hours, minutes and seconds. The same screen also displays the internal temperature of the power ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.2.14 limit menu , frequency and current range of the ins no user changeable fields. The the limit menu displays the maximum available value for voltage power supply. This screen is used for information only and conta limit values shown cannot be changed. Entry descriptio...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.3 output programming 4.3.1 set the output output parameters are all set from the program screen. 1. Use the menu key and select the program entry. 2. Press the enter key to bring up the program menu. Or 2. Use the set key to directly bring up the program menu. There are ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.3.3 change output values in set mode the set mode of operation is a mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad do not affect the output until the enter key is pressed. The ac source is put in this set mode by pressing the set key tw...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.4 waveform management the ix series employs independent arbitrary waveform generators for each phase. This allows the user to create custom waveforms. In addition, three standard waveforms are always available. This chapter covers issues that relate to defining, download...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.4.3 rms amplitude restrictions the out . If the ac source is in the 300 v range, the maximu waveform is used however, the maximum progra range v a 1.414 crest factor. A ltage peak error” message is generated. Put of a sine wave may be programmed to the full rms value of ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix fmax h is th fmax is the upper frequency lim e maximum allowable fundamental frequency that can be programmed it of the power source this value fmax h is evaluated for all the harmonic components in the downloaded waveform and the d as the computed upper fundamental freque...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.5 measurements standard measurement measurements are spread across multiple screens s are always available through the meas key on the front panel. These to enhance readability. Switching between these the 4.5.1 basic screens can be done by successively pressing the meas...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix frequency will not be reflected in the i/ix series measurements. When using an external measurement reference, this may account for discrepancies in readings. 4.6 harmonic analysis the ix series model controller offers advanced power analyzer measurement capabilities. Thes...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.7.4 pulse transients pulse transients let you program the output to a specified value for a predetermined amount of time. At the end of the pulse transient, the output voltage returns to its previous value. Parameters required to set up a pulse transient include the puls...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.7.6 pro ng list ents fro ont p grammi transi m the fr anel the output transient system allows sequences of programmed voltage and or frequency changes to be ex uted in a ntrolled m . Chang be either anges (m slew rate) or ramps (specified slew rates). The section provide...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix figure 4-12: sample transient output sequence this output can be accomplished using the following transient list. Step # (data point) volt vslew frequency fslew dwell 0 70.00 max 360.0 max 0.100 1 110.00 100.0 440.0 max 0.900 2 130.00 max 240.0 800.00 0.250 3 90.00 53.3 24...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix to be set to an integer number of periods. Over long lost due to timing skew between the waveform gene periods of time, phase synchronization may get rator and the transient state machine. Figure 4-13: switching waveforms in a transient list 4.7.8 transie n nt executio fig...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.8 setting the power-on initialization values the power source is shipped with default factory settings when the unit is powered up. The factory settings are: parameter factory default setting voltage 0.0 volt voltage range 150 volt range frequency 60 hz current limit max...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 4.9 remote inhibit function the remote inhibit input used to disable the outpu available on the high density d-sub 15 connector at the rear panel can be t of the ac source. This input takes either a low level ttl signal or a contact closure. The mode of operation can be pr...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 5. Principle of operation 5.1 overall description the 2253i/ix models share a common architecture based on single 750va power amplifier module assembly (p/n 6005-400-1). Power to all amplifier modules is derived from a power factor corrected bias supply pfc module (p/n 600...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 5.6 range/relay assembly the range/relay assembly (p/n 6005-712-1) is located in the back of the chassis and contains the required range and output relays. Remote voltage sense and output current monitor circuits are also on this assembly. 5.7 interface assembly the interf...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix caution in sections of this . This equipment generates voltages up to 300 vac and 500 vdc are present in certa power source potentially lethal voltages. Death on contact may result if personnel fail to observe ons. Do not touch electronic circuits when power is applied. Sa...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 6. Calibration the routine calibration should be performed every 12 months. Non-routine calibration is only required if a related assembly is replaced or if the periodic calibration is unsuccessful. Calibration of the i/ix system can be performed from the front panel or ov...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix the shunt must be connected in series mohm current shunt of sufficient power with the load. Connect the load to the output. Use a 10 rating in series with the load to measure the ac load current. Current, 100 mv represents 10 amps. ). Available, the current can be calibrat...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 6.4 non-routine output calibration the output calibration will not affect the accuracy of the output voltage when the alc mode is either e voltage l be influenced by the gain of the power amplifier for each phase. The setting of the output calibration coefficients will aff...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 6.5 non-routine output offset and gain calibration warning: this requires the top cover to be removed and should be done by qualified service personnel only. Dangerous voltages are present inside the ac power source. First adjust amplifier dc offset as follows: 1. Turn on ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix figure 6-1: internal adjustment locations. California instruments 98.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7. Service 7.1 cleaning the exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and before cleaning. Do not spray water or other ectly on the power source. 7.2 ge wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source cleaning agents dir neral ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7.3.3 overload light is on cause solution unit is overloaded remove overload or check cl setting unit is switched to high voltage range. Select correct voltage range. 7.3.4 distorted output cause solution power source is grossly overloaded. Reduce load the crest factor of ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7.4 self test an internal self-test can be performed over the bus by sending the *tst? Query command. The self- test will run until the first error is encountered and terminate. The response to the query will either be tered or 0 if no error was found (self-test passed). T...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7.6 amplifier module data this section lists the various connectors and interface pin outs to the 6005-400-1 amplifier module. 7.6.1 control board 7.6.1.1 lv powe j1 - r pins name description 1,2,3 +24v_fan +12.0 vdc to +24.0 vdc @ 200 madc for module fan. Voltage is lled ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7.6.2 p ower board 7.6.2.1 high voltage dc input pins name description e1 +250v_in ink current from module +250 vdc @ e2 hv_com_in return for +/- 250v_in e3 -250v_in -250 vdc @ 7.6.2.2 output high voltage pins name description e hv_com_out 4 return for e5 and e6 e output_l...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix dip switch position name function different master. 2 ic on to connect common of module’s left amplifier as the master common signal. This switch must be on for any single module st be off if the left amplifier of the different master. System. This switch mu module is auxi...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 7.9 repla bl cea e parts in order to ensure prompt, accurate service, please provide the following information, when applicable for p t part o a. B. Mponent is located. (california instruments part # c. Component reference designator if applicable (ref #) d. Pon ion e. On ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ref # sub ci part # description mnf, p/n qty a1 6005-700-1 amplifier power board ci 1 f1, f2 270238 fuse, 5a, 250v bussmann, gda-5 littlefuse, 216 005 2 a2 6005-701-1 amplifier control board ci 1 b1 241186 fan, 3”, 24vdc nidec, m33411-16 1 comair, cr0824hb-a70gl a12 6005-4...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 8. Miscellaneous options 8.1 ieee488 interface (-gpib) the gpib interface is available on all ix series models. It is also available as a factory installed option on the “i” series. The operation of the gpib interface is the same on both “i” and “ix”series mod for details ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 8.4 external input (-ext) the –ext option is factory installed only. If installed, this option disables the internal controller waveform generation, voltage, current limit and frequency programming as well as output relay control. Instead, a user provided ac signal is used...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 8.5 rpv input (-rpv) the –rpv option is factory installed only. If installed, this option disables the internal controller voltage programming reference. Instead, a user provided dc signal is used to drive all amplifiers. Note that only one rpv input is available so in thr...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 8.8 rack mount slides (-rms) for moun mount slid ting the 2253i/ix in a 19-inch instrument cabinet, it is recommended to use the –rms rack es kit to provide adequate support for the power source weight. This allows the unit to be the front panel pulled forward for servicin...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9. Option -160: rtca / do-160 rev d, e 9.1 general option –160 includes a firmware implementation for rtca/do160 revision d including change 2, sed software implementation is available. The covered by a separate avionics software manual, istributed on the same cd as this m...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.3 available do160 tests 9.3.1 normal state ac m st 2. Voltage unbalance test 3. Waveform distortion test 4. Voltage modulation test 5. Frequency modulation test dc mode: 1. Normal state voltage test 2. Momentary power interrupt (undervoltage) test 3. Voltage surge and un...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 5. Voltage surge 9.4 front panel operation -160 to perform a test fro applications/op m the keyboard, press the menu key several times until the tions menu appears, select the applications screen. The applications screen will appear as shown in figure 9-1. Figure 9-1: appl...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.5 ac test mode f ov testing utput mod 9.5.1 normal state tests ollow ions c ing sect er in o ac e. Scroll to the normal state entry using the up select the normal state screens. The screen will appear as shown in figure 9-3. And down cursor keys. Press the enter key to f...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt freq min standard/group rtca a(cf) a(nf) a(wf) 1 100 00 00 0 1 1 10 voltage 3 1.5 5 10 101. 101.5 101.5 frequency 380 390 360 360 standard/group group1 group2 group3 1 04 1 104 104 voltage 3 105.5 105.5 105.5 frequency 360 390 360 table 9-1: normal voltage and frequen...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt unbalance standard/group rtca a(cf) a(nf) a(wf) voltage offset 6 6 6 8 frequency 400 390/410 360/650 360/800 standard/group group1 group2 group3 voltage offset 6 6 9 frequency 400 360/650 360/800 table 9-3: normal voltage unbalance this test will change the output vol...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix figure 9-4: voltage modulation - frequency characteristics california instruments 117.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix frequency modulation this test requires a numeric value equal to the modulation rate in hz. This value must be between 0.01 hz and 100 hz. The frequency modulation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in figure 9-5. This test will last for a minimum of 2 m...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix power interrupt lue equal to the test number. The tests are grouped as follows: s 1 through 15 are for all standard and groups. See figure 9-6 for details of the tests. • test numbers 16 and 17 for all equipment that does not incorporate digital circuit. Test number 16 st ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix t1 vol f1 f2 t2 0 t t3 test no.: 21 22 23 24 25 26 standard: i ii iii iv v vi t1 5 10 200 (ms) 0 50 100 0 200 f1 (hz) 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax f2 (hz) fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax = 0 hz for g 2/a(n fmax = 800 hz for group3/a(wf) t2 = 20 msec t3 = 5 msec this test req...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix frequency transients (group 1 and a(cf) only) seq. No frequency time 1 400 5 minute 2 440 150msec 3 420 1.5sec 4 400 5sec. 5 350 150msec 6 380 1.5sec 7 400 5sec. Table 9-6 quence ut voltage is set to vnom (115 v) while the frequency is changed per the sequence listed in ta...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.5.2 emergency test from the do160 menu scroll to the emergency ac entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the emergency screens. The screen will appear as shown in figure 9-8. Gure 9-8: emergency screens th cree followin t freq mi 2 volt fr...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt freq max this test will set the voltage and frequency to a level defined by table 9-9. The test will last for 30 volt unbalance minutes. The test will be repeated using the voltage from table 9-8 and frequency from table 9-9. The back key (backspace) will terminate th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.5.3 abnormal test from the do160 menu scroll to the abnormal ac entry using the up and down cursor keys. Pres the enter key to select the abnormal screens. The screen will appear as shown in figure 9-9. S olt drop transients he up and down key figure 9-9: abnormal screen...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt min this test will set the voltage and frequency to levels defined by table 9-12 for 5 minutes. The test will be d for group1 only as indicated in table 9-12. All groups will repeat the test using table 9-12 for the voltage setting and table 9 test at any time. Volt u...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix frequency transients (a(cf) only) test 1 seq. No. Volt/frequency time 1 115/400 5 minutes 2 115/350 5 sec. 3 115/320 0.2 sec. 4 0/320 0.2 sec. 5 115v/400 10 sec. Test 2 seq. No. Volt/frequency time 1 115/400 5 minutes 2 115/480 0.2 sec. 3 115/440 5 sec. 4 0/440 0.2 sec. 5 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.6 dc test mode dc test mode requires dc mode and a steady state voltage setting of 24v dc or 14v dc. Note: prior to test selection the standard selection and category selection are required. Use the shuttle to select standard rtca or eurocae. Also, select equipment categ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt max standard categories a and z b 28v / 14v rtca 30.3 30.3 15.1 eurocae 30.3 29.3 14.6 table 9-16: normal voltage maximum this test will change the output voltage from 28v or 14v to 30.3v or 15.1v. The test will last for 30 minutes. The ← (backspace) will terminate th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 9.6.2 abnormal test from e 9-11. The do-160 menu scroll to the abnormal dc entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the abnormal screen. The screen will appear as shown in figur t has the following tests: 1. Volt min 4. Volt drop 5. Volt surge...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix volt surge this test will produce voltage surge defined by table 9-18. This test will be repeated three times with s intervals. The voltage values are halved for 14.0v category b equipment. Ten second category surge 1 surge 2 volt dwell (msec) volt dwell (msec) a 46.3 100 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10. Option -704: mil-std 704 rev d & e (mil704 mode) 10.1 general option –704 includes a firmware implementation for mil-std 704 revision d and e and a short version of r i mil704 handbook, the gui based software imp e vionics tests are covered by a separate avionics softw...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.4 available mil-std 704 tests 10.4.1 steady state ac mode: 1. Steady state voltage an e on test 6. Frequency modulation test 7. Voltage modulation test 8. Transient voltage low and high test 9. Transient frequency low and high test dc mode: 1. Steady state voltage test ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.5 front panel operation mil704 to perform a test from the keyboard, from the menu screen, select the applications screen. The applications screen will appear as shown in figure 10-1. Figure 10-1: applications menu scroll to the mil-std-704 entry using the up and down cu...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.6 ac test mode following sections cover testing in ac output mode. 10.6.1 steady state tests scroll to the steady state entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the steady state screens. The screen will appear as shown in figure 10-3 enu th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix frequency this test will change the output frequency in the sequence shown in table 10-2. Sequence frequency time 400hz vfreq 60 hz 1 393 360 59 1 minute 2 407 800 61 1 minute 3 400 ssf 60 1 minute table 10-2: steady state frequency volt unb a this test will change the out...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix wavef this test will generate a 5% thd voltage distortion on the output voltage waveform. Using a clipped sine wave causes the distortion. The test will last for 2 minutes. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test high voltage transient the selected phase in the follo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix • 420hz for 4 sec. • 410hz for 5 sec. • 61hz for 0.5 sec. • 60.5hz for 0.5 sec. ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Low frequency transient for 400hz and vfreq: • 380hz for 4 sec. • 390hz for 5 sec. For 60hz only after this sequence, a 5 second delay wil...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.6.2 emergency test from the mil704 main menu (figure 10-2) scroll to the emergency entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the emergency screens. The screen will appear as shown in figure 10-4. Y menu : the above tests can be selected by s...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.6.3 abn m or al test from the mil704 main menus as shown in figure 10-2, scroll to the abnormal ac entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the abnormal screens. The screen will wn in figure 10-5. Appear as sho nor as : . Ove a . Und lt 3. ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix • 0v for 2 se • 100v for 8 seconds. Conds. This test will change the output frequency in the sequence shown in table 10-4 before returning to the the ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Over frequency steady state frequency. The ← key (backspace) will te...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.7 dc test mode dc test mode requires dc mode and a steady state voltage setting of 28v dc or 270v dc. 10.7.1 steady state test scroll to the steady state entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the steady state screen. 4 steady state scree...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.7.2 transient test from the mil704 dc menu scroll to the transient dc entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the transient screen. The transient test has the following tests: high v 1. 28v system ec. 29v in 70msec. C. 80v in 20msec. Prior...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.7.3 abnormal test from the mil704 dc menu scroll to the abnormal dc entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the abnormal screen. The abnormal test has the following tests: 1 over voltage 2 under voltage the above tests can be selected by s...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 10.7.4 emergency test from the mil704 dc menu scroll to the emergency dc entry using the up and down cursor keys (figure 10-6). Press the enter key to start the emergency test. Figure 10-6: emergency test ge volta this s • 18v for 1 minute. • 29v for 1 minute. • 28v for 1 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 11. Option –abd: airbus abd0100.1.8 test use of this option requires the following: • compact i/ix series ac power source. • -abd option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. • windows xp/2000 pc with usb, rs232, lan or national instruments gpib controller in...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 12. Option –a350: airbus abd0100.1.8.1 test use of this option requires the following: • compact i/ix series ac power source. • -a350 option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. • windows xp/2000 pc with usb, rs232, lan or national instruments gpib controlle...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 13. Option –amd: airbus amd24 test use of this option requires the following: • compact i/ix series ac power source. • -amd option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. • windows xp/2000 pc with usb, rs232, lan or national instruments gpib controller interfac...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 14. Option –b787: boeing b787-0147 test u • ixcgui windows software. Provided on ci p/n cic496 cd rom or available for download from california instruments’ website. Information on how to operate the gui for b787-0147 testing may be found in the avionics software manual, c...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 15. Option –whm: watt hour meter measurements the whm measurement function can be accessed from the applications screen. Note that the - whm option is required for watt-hour measurements. If the –whm is not installed (refer to the options menu), the watt-hour screen in the...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix 16. Err s or me sages any errors that occur during operation t pane terface will resu rro ssa he l the error message queue from which they can be queried using queue has a finite depth. If more error messages are generated queue overflow message (error –400, “queue overflo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix number message string cause remedy -201 d while in local" ued but unit put instrument in remote state before issuing gpib commands. "invali command iss is not in remote state -203 and protected" locked out some commands are supported by the unit but are locked out for prot...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix number message string cause remedy lost" contents lost -315 "configuration memory lost" settings lost. Contact ci service department at support@calinst.Com hardware configuration to obtain instructions on restoring configuration data. -330 "self-test failed" internal error...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix number message string cause remedy influence (load, voltage kickback, etc.) 802 "current limit fault" t exceeded. Nd unit is in current limi load exceeds current limit a constant voltage (cv) mode of operation. Reduce load or increase cl setting 803 "temperature fault" too...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix california instruments 154 number message string cause remedy 826 “peak current prot trip” peak current exceeded. Ed limit peak current exceeded. Could be caus by switching eut on or off. 827 “frequency error” frequency e self-test. During self-test. May be result of 801 e...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix california instruments 155 17. Index 160 ................................................................... 27 704 ................................................................... 27 a3 ........................................................ 148 ab ab ab ac ad ..........
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix california instruments 156 mode output ............................................................ 25 mode ........................................................ 26, 27 noise ................................................................ 13 offset voltage dc ............
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