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Revision j november 2017 copyright 2006-2017 ametek programmable power division all rights reserved. P/n 6005-962 2253i / 2253ix ac and dc power source user manual tel: +1 (858) 450-0085 fax: +1 (858) 458-0267 email: sales@programmablepower.Com web site: http://www.Programmablepower.Com.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 2 refers to: models: 2253i ac and dc power source 2253ix ac and dc power source/analyzer.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 3 about ametek ametek programmable power, inc., a division of ametek, inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for r&d, test and measurement, process control, power bus simulation and pow...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 4 important safety instructions before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your particular application. Warning hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified personnel must u...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 5 safety symbols.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 6 warranty terms ametek programmable power, inc. (“ametek”), provides this written warranty covering the product stated above, and if the buyer discovers and notifies ametek in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applic...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 7 table of contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 11 1.1 general description .........................................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 8 6. Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 95 6.1 recommended calibration equipment ............................................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 9 list of figures figure 1-1: model 2253ix ac source. .................................................................................................................................. 11 figure 2-1: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart f...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 10 list of tables table 3-1: output terminal connections. .............................................................................................................................. 39 table 3-2: rear panel connectors .........................
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 11 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 de...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 12 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. Ot...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 13 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. ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 14 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 15 output parameter specification 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 range ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 16 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..
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 17 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 pe...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 18 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 ir m s figure 2-3: 2253i / ix voltag...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 19 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 id c figure 2-5: 2253i / ix voltage / current rating chart fo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 20 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 8...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 21 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 µ s. Function strobe: logic output, active low. Pu...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 22 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 o...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 23 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 24 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 temperatur...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 25 2.5 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 ar...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 26 2.6 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 exter...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 27 2.7 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 ab...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 28 2.8 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 29 -rpf remote programming frequency. Dc voltage input 0 to 10 vdc or 0 to 5 vdc for 0 to 800 hz output frequency programming. Input impedance is 20 kohm. This option is mutually exclusive with the –lks and –ext option. Not available with the ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 30 2.9.1 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 24...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 31 2.10 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 auxili...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 32 2.13 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 o...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 33 2.13.2 remote programming output parameter specification bus command response time: ext. Trigger response time.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 34 3. Unpacking and installation 3.1 unpacking inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is evident, notify the carrier. Do not return an instrument to the factory without prior approval. Do not dest...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 35 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 s...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 36 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: re...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 37 3.5 ac input wiring - input ac input connections are to be made directly to the input terminal block. The ac input terminal block is located on the right hand side on the back of the chassis (when facing the back of the unit). It is labeled...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 38 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 terminal block labeled output. This terminal block has four posts: a, b, c and n (neutral or common)...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 39 3.6.2 output terminal block - output each chassis has a single ac output terminal strip. The output terminal strip must be covered using the supplied ac output safety cover. The terminal strip is large enough to accommodate required wire ga...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 40 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 41 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 42 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 phas...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 43 3.7.6 usb interface – j16 a standard usb series b device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard usb cable between the ac source and a pc or usb hub may be used. Note: use of the usb port to control more than o...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 44 3.7.8 gpib interface – j17 a standard ieee488/ansi mc1.1; 24 pin gpib connector is located on the rear panel on al 2253ix models. Maximum cable length is 20 meters, or 2 meters per device - whichever is less. Maximum number of devices is 15...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 45 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 the ac source to a l...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 46 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 corre...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 47 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: fun...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 48 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 49 3.9.1 configuration settings units configured with the –lkm option will show the clock as int (internal) and the mode as clk/loc on the control screen. Units configured with the –lks option can be set to int (internal) or ext (external) clo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 50 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 front panel controls. Specifically, the operation of the rotating shuttle knob, keyboard ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 51 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 outpu...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 52 4.1.4 the shuttle knob counter clock wise clock wise incr decr figure 4-2: shuttle knob the i/ix series has a single rotating knob (“shuttle”). This shuttle knob is located to the right of the numeric keypad. This knob may be used to contin...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 53 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. Several menus have more than two entr...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 54 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 ( ) the up key moves the cursor position upwards one position to the pr...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 55 4.2 menu 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 direct access. Examples of su...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 56 5. Memory test result. If all memory tests pass at power on, the message "memory test passed" will appear. If not, an error message will be displayed instead. This information may be useful when calling in for service support. Once the powe...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 57 4.2.2 top level menus the following top-level menu choices can be accessed using the menu key: entry description program the program menu allows primary output parameters such as voltage, frequency, current limit, waveform shape and voltage...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 58 4.2.3 menu tree i/ix series menu structure level 1 level 2 level 1 level 2 program volt 120.0v registers save reg # control freq 400.0hz configuration recall reg # vrange 150.0v address 1 phase 0.0° baud rate 460800 func >sinusoid pon state...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 59 volt #12 120.0 language on vslew #12 1e+06 advance on freq #12 400.0 mode n/a fslew #12 10.00 clock/loc n/a dwell #12 10.00 mil704 n/a ttlt #12 on do160 n/a func #12 0 ms704 n/a phase#12 0.0 abd n/a curr #12 11.00 whm n/a mb n/a power on et...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 60 4.2.4 program menu figure 4-5: program menu the program menu is shown in figure 4-5. It can be reached in one of two ways: 1. By selecting the menu key, selecting the program entry and pressing the enter key. 2. By pressing the set key. The...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 61 entry description 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 vol...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 62 4.2.5 control menus figure 4-6: control menus the control menu is shown in figure 4-6 and can be reached by selecting the menu key, selecting the control entry using the down cursor key and then pressing the enter key. The control menu is u...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 63 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 64 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 65 4.2.6 measurements screens the i/ix series uses a dsp based data acquisition system to provide extensive information regarding the output of the source. This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and current waveforms and calculates...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 66 entry description crest factor this readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms current. Measurements 3 (ix models only) curr thd this readout displays the total current distortion for the selected phase. The distortion calculat...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 67 4.2.7 transient menu the transient menu is used to program and execute user-defined output sequences. These output sequences are defined as a sequential list of voltage and/or current settings that can be executed in a time controlled manne...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 68 entry description (2e+05). The display has insufficient characters to display the entire mantissa so entering values above 2e+05 from the keyboard is not recommended. Trig source indicates the trigger source for transient system. Available ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 69 entry description 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 # current set point t...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 70 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 71 4.2.9 configuration menu the configuration menu may be used to configure various aspects of the instrument such as the serial port, ieee-488/gpib address, lan settings (units with -lan option only) and the power-on settings of the supply. E...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 72 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 installe...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 73 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. This value can be changed by pressing the set key and entering a new value ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 74 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 pa...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 75 4.2.11 applications menu note that some of the application options listed in this section 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) and n...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 76 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 on standard on all ix series models. N/a this feature is not available on i s...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 77 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 i...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 78 4.2.14 limit menu the limit menu displays the maximum available value for voltage, frequency and current range of the power supply. This screen is used for information only and contains no user changeable fields. The limit values shown cann...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 79 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 brin...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 80 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 se...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 81 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 82 4.4.3 rms amplitude restrictions the output of a sine wave may be programmed to the full rms value of the voltage range selected. If the ac source is in the 300 v range, the maximum programmable rms voltage is 300 volt. If a custom waveform...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 83 fmax h is the maximum allowable fundamental frequency that can be programmed fmax is the upper frequency limit of the power source level is the percentage of the harmonic with respect to the fundamental expressed as a fraction (e.G. 10% = 0...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 84 4.5 measurements standard measurements are always available through the meas key on the front panel. These measurements are spread across multiple screens to enhance readability. Switching between these screens can be done by successively p...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 85 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 analyz...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 86 set up a pulse transient include the pulse count, pulse period, and pulse duty cycle. An example of a pulse transient is shown in figure 4-10. In this case, the count is 4, the pulse period is 16.6 ms or 60 hz and the duty cycle is 33%. Fig...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 87 the section provides some examples of programming output changes (transients). Transients are defined as a series of numbered steps in a list. The list is executed sequentially. Each step has a number of fields that can be set by the user: ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 88 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 53.3 240.0 max 0.750 4 90.00 max 460.0 max 1.000 5 110.00 max 400.0 max 0.800 6 88.00 ma...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 89 4.7.9 saving transient list programs when the ac source is turned off, the transient list that was programmed is not automatically retained. Thus, if you turn the unit off, you will loose your programmed transient list. However, transient p...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 90 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 91 4.9 remote inhibit function the remote inhibit input available on the high density d-sub 15 connector at the rear panel can be used to disable the output of the ac source. This input takes either a low level ttl signal or a contact closure....
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 92 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 correcte...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 93 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. ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 94 caution voltages up to 300 vac and 500 vdc are present in certain sections of this power source. This equipment generates potentially lethal voltages. Death on contact may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Do not touch...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 95 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 per...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 96 the shunt must be connected in series with the load. Connect the load to the output. Use a 10 mohm current shunt of sufficient power rating in series with the load to measure the ac load current. To calibrate all measurement functions, the ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 97 6.4 non-routine output calibration the output calibration will not affect the accuracy of the output voltage when the alc mode is either on or in reg mode. In these modes of operation, the output voltage accuracy is determined by the voltag...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 98 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 99 figure 6-1: internal adjustment locations..
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 100 7. Service 7.1 cleaning the exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water or other cleaning agents directly o...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 101 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...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 102 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 the first error enco...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 103 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 j1 - lv power pins name description 1,2,3 +24v_fan +12.0 vdc to +24.0 vdc @ 200 madc...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 104 7.6.2 power board 7.6.2.1 high voltage dc input pins name description e1 +250v_in +250 vdc @ e2 hv_com_in return for +/- 250v_in e3 -250v_in -250 vdc @ 7.6.2.2 high voltage output pins name description e4 hv_com_out return for e5 and e6 e5...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 105 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 system. This switch must be off if the left amplifier of the...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 106 7.9 replaceable parts in order to ensure prompt, accurate service, please provide the following information, when applicable for each replacement part ordered. A. Model number and serial number of the instrument. B. Part number for the sub...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 107 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 comair, cr0824hb-a...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 108 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 “...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 109 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,...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 110 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 on...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 111 8.8 rack mount slides (-rms) for mounting the 2253i/ix in a 19-inch instrument cabinet, it is recommended to use the –rms rack mount slides kit to provide adequate support for the power source weight. This allows the unit to be pulled forw...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 112 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, section 16. For testing to revision e, the gui based software implementation is available. The ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 113 9.3 available do160 tests 9.3.1 normal state ac mode: 1. Normal state voltage and frequency test 2. Voltage unbalance test 3. Waveform distortion test 4. Voltage modulation test 5. Frequency modulation test 6. Momentary power interrupt (un...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 114 5. Voltage surge 9.4 front panel operation -160 to perform a test from the keyboard, press the menu key several times until the applications/options menu appears, select the applications screen. The applications screen will appear as shown...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 115 9.5 ac test mode following sections cover testing in ac output mode. 9.5.1 normal state tests scroll to the normal state entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the normal state screens. The screen will appea...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 116 volt freq min standard/group rtca a(cf) a(nf) a(wf) voltage 1 100 100 100 100 3 101.5 101.5 101.5 101.5 frequency 380 390 360 360 standard/group group1 group2 group3 voltage 1 104 104 104 3 105.5 105.5 105.5 frequency 390 360 360 table 9-1...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 117 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 th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 118 figure 9-4: voltage modulation - frequency characteristics.
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 119 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 t...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 120 power interrupt this test requires a numeric entry value equal to the test number. The tests are grouped as follows: • test numbers 1 through 15 are for all standard and groups. See figure 9-6 for details of the tests. • test numbers 16 an...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 121 t1 0 volt f1 f2 t2 t3 test no.: 21 22 23 24 25 26 standard: i ii iii iv v vi t1 (ms) 50 50 100 100 200 200 f1 (hz) 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax f2 (hz) fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax = 650 hz for group2/a(nf) fmax = 800 hz for group3/a(wf) ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 122 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: normal frequency transient sequence this test applies to group1 an...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 123 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. Figure 9-8: emergency screens ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 124 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 minutes. The test will be repeated using the voltage from table 9-8 and frequency from table 9-9. The back key (backspace...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 125 9.5.3 abnormal test from the do160 menu 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 appear as shown in figure 9-9. Figure 9-9: abnormal screen the a...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 126 volt min this test will set the voltage and frequency to levels defined by table 9-12 for 5 minutes. The test will be repeated for group1 only as indicated in table 9-12. All groups will repeat the test using table 9-12 for the voltage set...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 127 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 128 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 eur...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 129 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. T...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 130 9.6.2 abnormal test from 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 figure 9-11. Figure 9-11: abnormal state scre...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 131 volt surge this test will produce voltage surge defined by table 9-18. This test will be repeated three times with ten seconds intervals. The voltage values are halved for 14.0v category b equipment. Category surge 1 surge 2 volt dwell (ms...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 132 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 revision f. For testing to revision f conform the mil704 handbook, the...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 133 10.4 available mil-std 704 tests 10.4.1 steady state ac mode: 1. Steady state voltage and frequency test 2. Waveform distortion test 3. Voltage modulation test 4. Voltage unbalance test 5. Phase unbalance test 6. Frequency modulation test ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 134 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-...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 135 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 app...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 136 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 the ← ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 137 waveform distortion 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 at any...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 138 • 420hz for 4 sec. • 410hz for 5 sec. • 407hz for 4 sec. For 60hz only: • 61hz for 0.5 sec. • 60.5hz for 0.5 sec. After this sequence, a 5 second delay will be inserted at the nominal test frequency. The ← key (backspace) will terminate th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 139 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. Figure 10-4...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 140 10.6.3 abnormal 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 appear as shown in figure 10-5....
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 141 • 0v for 2 seconds. • 100v for 8 seconds. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Over frequency this test will change the output frequency in the sequence shown in table 10-4 before returning to the steady state frequen...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 142 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 143 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: 1 high voltage 2 low voltage ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 144 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 th...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 145 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 voltage this test will change the ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 146 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 natio...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 147 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 n...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 148 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 in...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 149 14. Option –b787: boeing b787-0147 test use of this option requires the following: • compact i/ix series ac power source. • -b787 option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. • windows xp/2000 pc with usb, rs232, lan or natio...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 150 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 ...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 151 16. Error messages any errors that occur during operation from either the front panel or the remote control interface will result in error messages. Error messages are displayed on the lcd display. They are also stored in the error message...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 152 number message string cause remedy executed mode of operation. -201 "invalid while in local" command issued but unit is not in remote state put instrument in remote state before issuing gpib commands. -203 "command protected" command is lo...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 153 number message string cause remedy -314 "save/recall memory lost" user setup register contents lost store setup in same register again. -315 "configuration memory lost" hardware configuration settings lost. Contact ci service department at...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 154 number message string cause remedy influence (load, voltage kickback, etc.) 802 "current limit fault" current limit exceeded. Load exceeds current limit and unit is in constant voltage (cv) mode of operation. Reduce load or increase cl set...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 155 number message string cause remedy exceeded. Caused by switching eut on or off. 827 “frequency error” frequency error during self-test. Correct frequency was not measured during self-test. May be result of 801 error. 828 “phase error” self...
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 156 17. Index 160 ............................................................... 28 704 ............................................................... 28 a350 ............................................................. 28 option .............
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User manual 2253i / 2253ix ametek california instruments 157 mil-std 704 option ......................................................133 mode output ........................................................ 26 mode ...................................................... 27, 28 noise ....................