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California Instruments MX135-3 User manual
Revision AJ
September 2008
Copyright
© 2002-2008
by California Instruments.
All rights reserved.
P/N 7003-960
MX Series
AC and DC Power Source
User Manual
Series I / Series II
TEL: +1 (858) 677-9040
FAX: +1 (858) 677-0940
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Summary of MX135-3
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Revision aj september 2008 copyright © 2002-2008 by california instruments. All rights reserved. P/n 7003-960 mx series ac and dc power source user manual series i / series ii tel: +1 (858) 677-9040 fax: +1 (858) 677-0940 email: sales@calinst.Com web site: http://www.Calinst.Com compumess elektronik...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments user's manual ac power source california instruments, an ametek company. Models: • mx30-1 • mx30-3 • mx30-3pi • mx45-1 • mx45-3 • mx45-3pi • mx60-3 • mx60-3pi (-mb) • mx90-3 • mx90-3pi (-mb) • mx135-3 • mx135-3pi (-mb) • mx180-3 • mx180-3pi (-mb) • mx225-3...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments safety summary this power source contains high voltage and current circuits, which are potentially lethal. Because of its size and weight, mechanical stability must be ensured. The following safety guidelines must be followed when operating or servicing th...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4 mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 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 warra...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments table of contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11 1.1 general description...................................................................
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 7. Service ........................................................................................................................................ 176 7.1 cleaning...............................................................................................
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User manual – rev aj california instruments list of figures figure 2-1: mx30-3 voltage / current rating chart for 150/300 v ac ranges......................................................................... 16 figure 2-2: mx45-3 voltage / current rating chart for 150/300 v ac ranges – max rating.......
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 4-33: custom waveform creation with gui program ....................................................................................................122 figure 4-34: waveform crest factor affects max. Rms voltage.........................................
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User manual – rev aj california instruments list of tables table 3-1: suggested input wiring sizes for each mx cabinet * ............................................................................................... 40 table 3-2: suggested output wiring sizes * ........................................
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 1. Introduction this instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of all power systems that use the mx series power sources with the programmable controller. 1.1 general description the mx series ac an...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 1.3 different model series there are two versions of the mx series product, series i and series ii. This user manual covers both mx model series with top level assembly part numbers 7003-400 (series i) and 7003-422 (series ii). The difference between the s...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 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 c...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.1.2 output note: all specifications are for ac and dc unless otherwise indicated. Output parameter mx30 mx45 mx60 mx90 mx135 modes std controller ac, dc pi controller ac, dc, ac+dc voltage: ranges (l-n): ac mode low: 0 - 150 v / high: 0 - 300 v dc mode l...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments output parameter mx30 mx45 mx60 mx90 mx135 power (total power for all phases, either range, at full scale voltage, maximum ambient t = 35° c) ac mode 30 kva 45 kva 60 kva 90 kva 135 kva dc mode 20 kw 30 kw 40 kw 60 kw 90 kw ac+dc mode the maximum power and...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments output parameter mx30 mx45 mx60 mx90 mx135 resolution: 0.01 hz from 16.00 to 81.91 hz 0.1 hz from 82.0 to 819.0 hz accuracy: ± 0.01 % phase (3 phase mode) range: phase b/c relative to phase a 0.0 to 360.0° resolution: 0.1° accuracy: 16 hz - 100 hz: 100 hz ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments current (rms) voltage (rms) 75 300 100 60 80 40 20 50 a 150 low v range high v range 100 a 7.5 15 figure 2-2: mx45-3 voltage / current rating chart for 150/300 v ac ranges – max rating. Figure 2-3: voltage / current rating chart for 150/300 v ac ranges – d...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 2-4: mx30-3 voltage / current rating chart for 200/400 v dc ranges figure 2-5: mx45-3 voltage / current rating chart for 200/400 v dc ranges – max. Rating current (dc) voltage (dc) 100 400 50 30 40 20 10 25 a 200 low v range high v range 50 a 20 40 ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments current (dc) voltage (dc) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 20 40 100 150 200 300 400 62.5 a 31 a 25 a full power full power figure 2-6: voltage / current rating chart for 200/400 v dc ranges – derated 2.1.3 ac measurements measurement specifications apply to mx30-3 / m...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.1.4 dc measurements parameter range accuracy ( ±) resolution voltage 0 - 400 volts 0.5 volts 0.1 volt current 0 - 400 amps 0.5 amps 0.01 amp power 0 - 10 kw 30 w 10 w note: accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts. For current and power measure...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments parameter specification frequency change. Isolated ttl output. Output reverts to function strobe when not uses as trig out. This function is mutually exclusive with the function strobe output. Function strobe: active for any voltage or frequency program ch...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.1.7 unit protection input over current: in-line fast acting fuses. Check fuse rating in service and maintenance section. Ratings will depend on ac input configuration settings. Circuit breaker for lv supply. Input over voltage: automatic shutdown. Input ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.3 environmental parameter specification operating temp: 0° to +35 ° c. (except in cp mode). +32° to +104° f. Storage temp: -40° to +85 °c. -40° to +185° f. Altitude: relative humidity: 0-95 % rah, non-condensing maximum for temperatures up to 31 °c decre...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments displays: lcd graphics display: a large high contrast lcd display with backlight provides easy to read guidance through all setup operations. An adjustable viewing angle makes it easy to read from all practical locations. Status indicators: large and brigh...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments note: requires use of mxgui windows application software provided on cd rom cic496. -amd airbus amd24c test software (refer to avionics software manual p/n 4994-971 for details).. Note: requires use of mxgui windows application software provided on cd rom ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments multiple mx chassis to common ac input service. See section 3.13 for details. 7003-424-1 output noise filter, 3 phase + neutral. May be used to reduce output noise of mx30 or mx45 when testing eut’s for conducted emissions. This is an external filter that ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments note: output specifications apply below the current / voltage rating lines shown in the v/i rating chart below. Figure 2-7: mx30-3 voltage / current rating chart, -hv option current (rms) voltage (rms) 100 200 300 400 37.5 37.5 a -hv range 20 figure ting. ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.6.2 -xv option specifications consult factory for -xv option specifications. 2.6.3 -hf option specifications the -hf option extends the maximum available output frequency from 819 hz to 905 hz. Some restrictions are in effect at this increased output fre...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 2-10: -hf option voltage frequency rating 300v range figure 2-11: -hf option voltage frequency rating 150v range mx series 29.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.6.4 -lf option specifications the -lf option limits the maximum available output frequency to 500 hz. All other specifications of the mx45 system remain unchanged if this option is installed. 2.6.5 whm option specifications watt-hour measurement mode: ac...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.7 supplemental specifications supplemental specifications are not warranted and generally reflect typical performance characteristics. These characteristics are have been checked on a type test basis only and are not verified on each unit shipped. They a...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 2.7.3 output noise spectrum the mx series is a switching power supply and as such will have a certain amount of switching noise at its output. While the overall rms noise is specified, the specific noise spectrum will differ slightly from unit to unit. The...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments mx series 33 ilter option schematic figure 2-12: mx output f.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 2-13: mx45 output noise 10 khz – 1 mhz 34 mx series.
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California instruments 35 figure 2-14: mx4 oise 10 khz - 1 m with optional filter hz 5 output n user manual – rev aj mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3. Unpacking and installation 3.1 unpacking inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is vident, notify the carrier. Do not return an instrument to the factory without prior approval. Do not destroy the packing c...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.3 mechanical installation the mx's are completely self-contained power sources. They are to be used free standing on a solid surface. The units are fan cooled, drawing air in from the front and exhausting at the rear. The front and back of each unit must...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 3-2: location of ac input fuse block and chassis ground connection - front view, access panel removed note: to comply with product safety requirements, earth ground must be connected to the chassis of the ac power system using the ground stud locate...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3ø ac line input protective ground external circuit breaker ac mains 3 phase figure 3-3: mx series ac input connection diagram (rear view) mx series 39.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments the input power cables and protective circuit breaker used must be large enough to handle the input current and input voltage of the power source and must conform to local electrical codes. C nsult a q may be used per mx cabinet. Note that wires must be si...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments caution: the ac input fuses can only be checked is the mx unit is completely de-energized and disconnected from any ac power input. Note: under no circumstances should ac input power be applied if one or more of the ac input line fuses have failed and open...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6 outpu ions t connect 3.6.1 o tpu u t wiring the output terminal blocks, tb1a and tb1b are located at the front of the unit behind the bottom access panel. See figure 3-2 for details. Terminal block tb1a. The phase outputs are three phase output line co...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments covers. This can tak and voltage rating. ( e the form of a panel-mounted socket (1 or 3 phase) of sufficient current not supplied with mx) of f cable lengths must not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. For lengths greater than 25 feet, calculate the volta e dro...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments output terminal blocks the mx30-3, mx30-3pi, mx45-3 and mx45-3pi have two output terminal blocks, tb1a and tb1b. The mx45-1 only has one output terminal block, tb1b. The terminal blocks are large enough to accommodate the recommended wire gauge sizes shown...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6.2 mx45-1, mx30-1, mx30-3pi and mx45-3pi 1 ø mode output wiring diagram figure 3-7 shows the required output connections for a mx30-1, mx45-1, mx30-3pi or mx45 3pi in single-phase mode output configuration (rear-view perspective). See section 3.6.3 for ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 46 mx series 3.6.3 mx30-3, mx45-3, mx30-3pi and mx45-3pi 3ø mode output wiring diagram figure 3-8 shows the required output connecti mx30-3pi and mx45-3pi in three-phase mode output c section 3.6.2 for the mx30-3pi or always disconnect all input power from...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6.4 mx60 or mx90 output wiring diagram figure 3-9 shows the required output connections for a mx60-3 or mx90-3 three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). Always disconnect all input power from the mx60 or mx90 before removing the front pan...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 3-10: two mx's in clock and lock mode output wiring (rear view) 48 mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6.5 mx135 output wiring diagram figure 3-11 shows the required output connections for a mx135-3pi or mx135-3pi-mb three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). Always disconnect all input power from the mx135 before removing the front panel c...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 3-11: mx135 or mx135-mb output wiring (rear view) 50 mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 3-12: three mx's in clock and lock mode - output wiring (rear view) mx series 51.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6.6 mx180, mx225, and mx270 output wiring diagram figure 3-11 shows the required output connections for a mx180-3pi through mx270-3pi three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). For mx180, only 4 cabinets are used and for mx225 only 5 but o...
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California instruments 53 figure 3-13: mx18 x225 or mx270 iring (rear view) output w 0, m user manual – rev aj mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.6.7 multi-chassis output connections if two or more mx chassis are used to form a need to be combined (paralleled by phase). This can be done directly at the eut if convenient or usin he pro heav lti-chassis mx systems, one 2-position blo to be combined ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7 connectors - rear panel a number of connectors are located along the top rear covers. These connectors are i recessed area to protect them from shipment damage. N a 3.7.1 system rface inte warning: nte ifornia instruments the system i rface connectors ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments p8 / p9 description 20 300 vrng: 300 v ac range select 21 com: common. Signal return. 22 /rem off: remote off control not 23 com: common. Signal return 24 flk/byp: flicker / bypass omni control 25 /ovl: overload not 26 cla: current limit a. Programmed curr...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7.3 bnc connectors bnc connectors. Functions are called out on rear panel decal. Table shows connections from left to right when standing at the rear of the mx cabinet. Table 3-6: bnc connectors bnc description 1 trigger input (ttl input) 2 trigger outpu...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7.5 rs232c serial interface connector an rs232 serial interface connector is located on the rear panel on all models. Note that two versions of the rs232 exist on the mx model series depending on the age of the unit. Older models can be identified by the...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments db-9 pc db-9 ac source pin 1 pin 1 direction output description reserved 2 3 4 2 3 4 input output output receive data(rxd) transmit data (txd) data terminal ready (dtr) 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 8 9 - input - o signal ground data set ready (dsr) ct no connect served 7...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7.6 usb interface 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 one power source from a...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7.7 lan interface – rj45 an optional rj45 ethernet 10baset connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. Standard rj45 utp patch cord between the ac source and a network hub may be used to connect the ac source to a lan. For direct connectio...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.7.8 es option - emergency switch interconnect for –mb systems – bnc an optional bnc connector is located on the rear panel for connecting multiple chassis, ea having a controller and an emergency shut off switch (-es option). This connection is required ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.8 multiple cabinet system configurations (incl. –mb) multi-cabinet mx models consist of two or three autonomous or auxiliary mx45-3pi units. Auxiliary units do not have their own controller and are identified easily by their blank front panel (except for...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments mode top view from back of mx interface board detail view dip s1 s1 master aux single-cab multi-cab 1 2 3 4 chassis figure 3-18: multi-cabinet dip switch location and setting 64 mx series.
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.9 multiple cabinet power up/down procedures for all multi-cabinet mx series configurations (mx60, mx90, mx135, mx180, mx225 and mx270), the following power up (turn on) and power down (turn off) procedures should be observed. Ower up procedure 3.9.1 p fo...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.10 clock and lock configurations the mx series may optionally be equipped for clock and lock mode of operation. This mode is a special form of master/auxiliary, which requires each chassis to have its controller. As such, i possible to create 2, 3, 6 or ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.10.2 clock/lock initialization settings the mo on o progr configur er on by using the initial de of operati f the mx-lks auxiliary unit is determined by the clock mode set in the am2 screen. Since most clock and lock systems are permanently used in this ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.11 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 3-19 for the required functional test set up. Proceed as follows to perform a b...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments in the unlikely event the power source does n procedure in section 6 or call california instrument’s customer satisfaction department for ot pass the functional test, refer to the calibration further assistance. Ac line power resistor 15 kw dmm scope 3ø ac...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.12 remote inhibit / remote shutdown it may be necessary to provide a remote shutdown of the ac or dc output of the mx. The external remote inhibit input may be used for this purpose (ri). This input is also referred to as remote shutdown. The default mod...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.13 junction box accessory an optional wiring junction box (p/n 7003-416-1) is available which may be used to connect the outputs of 2 to 6 mx cabinets together. The junction box also has a protective ground connection, which must be connected to a suitab...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.14 ou cces tput filter box a sory an optional output filter box (p/n 7003-424-1) is available which may be used reduce the amount of ripple and noise present at the output of the mx30/45-3pi. The filter must be connected between the three-phase output of...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 3.15 fuse box accessory an output fuse box (p/n 7003-426-1) is provi cabinets. This fuse box prov ded with mx systems consisting of more than 2 ides protection against excessive current circulating between amplifiers in different chassis in case of a syste...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4. Front panel operation 4.1 tour of the front panel the mx series with type p or type pi have identical front panels although some of the keys used by mx models with the 3pi controller. If your unit is a p ct as don’t cares. This chapter provides informat...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.1.3 status indicator lights four led status indicators are located directly above the mains circuit breaker. These led’s correspond to the following conditions: remote the remote led indicates that the unit is in remote control mode. If the ieee-488 inte...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.1.4 the shuttle knob counter clock wise clock wise incr decr figure 4-1: shuttle knob the shuttle knob is located to the right of the lcd screen and is used to change setup parameters. Note that it cannot be used to move the cursor position between menu ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.1.5 function keypad the function keypad provides ac keys are located in the functio cess to all menus and measurement screens. The following n keypad: menu prog wave meas output on/off phase set +/- function figure 4-2: function keypad key description me...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments output on/off the output on/off key toggles the output relay on or off. The state of the output relay is reflected by the green led located directly to the left of the output on/off key. If the s. If inal block are disconnected from the power source. In th...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.1.6 decimal keypad the decimal keypad may be used to enter any numeric parameter required in any of the men fields. Several fields accept input from either the keypad or the knob. Data entered from the keypad is normally accepted once the enter key is pr...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 4-5: cursor down key movement the decimal keypad can be used at any time in lieu of the shuttle knob to change output parameters. Direct data entry is often faster to effect large changes in values than using the ote that pressing the enter key whil...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2 menu structure the next few pages show a map of the available menus in the mx series. There are three main level (level 1) menus from which all other menus can be reached. Frequently used (level 2) menus have a short cut key that provides di s. Example...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments the following top-level menu choices can be accessed from the menu key: description entry menu 1 program the program menu allows output parameters the be changed. Measure the measurements screens are not menus in that no user entries are required. Transien...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.2 overview of menu 1 level 1 menu 1 m p level 2 level 3 progra rogram1 voltage freq volt range curr limit more 2 program phase clock mode de volt mo dc offset start ø measurements nts1 measureme voltage current freq power more ments 2 measure va power ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.3 overview of menu 2 and 3 level 1 level 2 level 3 menu 2 advance harmonics/trace meas. Analysis function view data mode scale trig mod e trig source trig phase trig delay start applica steady state tions applications setup 1 transients mil-std 704 mod...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.4 p rogram menu igure 4-8: program menu f 1. By selecting the program 2. By pressing the prog key i the program menu is used to the program menu was selec frequently used parameters are program 1 screen using the m the following choices are available i...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments clock mode selects internal or external clock source. The mx series controller uses an open-air crystal time base with an accuracy of 100 ppm. To improve output frequency stability and se power ratings are divided by two. Dc offset when the ac+dc mode is s...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.5 measurements screens the mx series uses a dsp bas regarding the output of the sour nt waveforms and calculates sever calculations is displayed in a ser nly). Ed data acquisition system to provide extensive information ce. This data acquisition system...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments peak curr this readout reflects the peak current value detected at the t power factor this readout shows the power factor of the load. Crest factor this readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms current. [3pi controller only] lected r. Note t...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments harmon s screen [3pi controller only] is dedicated to the advanced measurements available on the ly. This screen is not available on the p controllers. The urement screen is a true menu screen offering several user re used to select the desired acquisition...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments data mode es. In relative mode, all harmonics are shown in . Nd scale i or trig mode tart field is selected and the in the cont mode, acquisitions occur repeatedly and the data is updated on screen after each trigger occurs. This provides a continuous upda...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments or phase a, this field can be used to program the trigger phase angle (trig phase). In imm mode, the value of this field is ignored. If the trigger source is set to set volt, this field can be used to specify the rms voltage to program the output to and tr...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.6 transients menu figure 4-11: transients menu the transient menu provides access to the transient list data. Available list length is: 32 transient it sequence sub step or execute the transient list. Ted in a ascending numerical order. The following e...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments start/view sequence this entry allows the user to switch to the transient execution menu. This menu provides a list of all available transient list steps and their sequence numbers. From this menu, transient list execution can be started. The same menu can...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments end delay this is the time delay the voltage level will stay at the end level before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient. Function [3pi controller only] this field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.6.2 voltage sweep/step sub menu oltage sweep/step setup screen een shown in figure 4-13 can be reached from the transient step entry using the up and down keys. Figure 4-13: v the voltage sweep and step scr screen as follows: 1. Scroll to the volt swee...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments repeat this is the number of times the voltage sweep/step vent will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the transient program. Note that the number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the repeat + 1. Leave this value a...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.6.3 frequency sweep/step sub menu figure 4-14: frequency sweep/step setup screen the voltage sweep and step screen shown in figure 4-14 can be reached from the transient r when trying to leave this urn to the transie the freq sweep/step scree duration ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.6.4 voltage/frequency sweep/step sub menu figure 4-15 voltage/frequency sweep/step setup screen the volt/freq sweep/step screen shown in figure 4-15 can be reached from the transient scree as follows: 1. Scroll to the volt/freq sweep/step entry using t...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments event # this must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data fields must be entered before inserti ng the event #. The to an event later if needed. (for example, play to return to the transient screen. 4.2.6.5 event # takes value from 1 to 99....
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.7 waveforms menu [3pi controller only] figu the waveforms menu is ava ller only. If your unit has a p controller, menu allows selection of the wa three-phase mode, the mode is the selected phase is shown in wave shape will be applied to th selected wav...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments view (f): this mode can be used to display any of the available user defined waveforms in a frequency domain form data is shown by harmonic amplitude and phase relative to the fundamental frequency. Previewing a display. Wave waveform can be useful if you ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments a right arrow indicates the waveform is presently selected for the phase. If the cursor is moved to this field, the enter key will execute the selected mode. If the mode is set to prog, pressing enter while the cursor is on the user defined entry will sele...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.8 advance meas. Menu [3pi controller only] this entry in the menu 2 screen displays the harmonics/trace analysis screen which is covered in section 0. This field can be used in lieu of the meas key to directly bring up the advanced measurements screens...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.10 rs menu setup registe 4-19: setup registers menu allows the user to store and recall complete instrument setups . A total of 8 non-volatile setup registers is available, numb or series ii, num figure the setup registers menu , including transient pr...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11 utility menus figure 4-20: ut y menus between the various entries in th t them. The following entries can entry ilit the utility menus provide access to less frequently used setup items. There is no connection e utility menu other than there is no o...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments initial setup the initial setup menu can be used to determine the ac source r up. Caution: the initial setup can be used to power up the ac source with the output on and a high voltage present at the output. For normal situations, this is not recommended d...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments elapsed time the elapsed time screen, when selected from the utility r about 3 seconds. The elapsed time shown is the cumulative amount of time the power source has been on from its initial build. This value is read only and cannot be changed by the user. ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11.1 gpib/rs232 (incl. Usb/lan) setup menu figure 4-21: gpib/rs232 setup menu the gpib/rs232 setup menu may be used to change the interface parameter settings for both the ieee-488 interface and the rs232, usb or lan interface. The number of interfaces...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11.2 voltage/current control setup menu tage/current control setup menu figure 4-22: vol operation of the ac source and menu. The following options are available in this menu: at is possible with alc off. Note: the automatic voltage level control (alc)...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments no. Output this field is only accessible on the mx30-3pi or mx45-3pi. (phase mode). It allows the number of output phases to be toggled between one and three. In single-phase mode, all power is routed a single output terminal block tb1b (a and neutral). In...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11.3 initial setup menu figure 4-23: initial setup menus any time the power source is powered up, the output will reflect the values stored as the initia setup values. This allows the unit to be powered up in a known state at all times. The initial l v...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments wave gr [3pi controller only] sets the user defined waveform group tha will be loaded at power on oup t . Available groups are 0, 1, 2 and 3. Each group can contain up to 50 user-defined waveforms. A waveform group can only be loaded at power up. To change...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11.4 limit setup screen figure 4-24: limit setup menu the limit setup screen is not a menu but only serves to inform the user of the hardware capabilities of the ac source. The cursor can be moved to any of the fields in this screen but these fields ca...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.11.5 configuration setup screens figure 4-25: configuration setup menus the configuration setup screens are not menus but only serve to inform the user of the software options insta lds in this screen lled in the ac source. The cursor can be moved to a...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments system s s hown here on series i models only. See configuration etup 3 screen below. Configuration setup 3 (series ii models only) ms704 indicates the presence of the mil/std-704 revision a through is field will show on. If this option is not installed, th...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.12 output impedance menu [ mx30-3pi or mx45-3pi model in 3 phase mode only] figure 4-26: output impedance menu mx45-3pi offers programmable output impedance in three-phase mode of ns by programming resistive nce function is available in single phase mo...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.13 measurement cal factors menu figure 4-27: measurement cal factors menu (series i only) : measurement cal factors menu (series ii only) provides access to the measurement calibration calibration password has been entered. Refer to the calibration sec...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.2.14 output cal factors menu figure 4-29: output cal factors menu (series i only) figure 4-30: output cal factors menu (series ii only) the output cal factors menu provides access to the output calibration parameters. These parameters are password protec...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 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 prog key to directly bring up the progra...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.3.3 change output values with the knob 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 ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments required operating mode so the unit powers up in the correct voltage mode 1 . If not, the mode must be selected before applying output power to prevent applying to wrong type of voltage. 4.4 waveform management [3pi controller only] the mx series with 3pi ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments the phase key on the front pa corner of the waveforms dis nel. The selected phase is always shown in the top right hand play. 4.4.3 c to select the same wave shape for all three phases in a three-phase configuration, press the phase key until the “øabc” en...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.4.4 waveform groups waveform groups extend the number of available custom waveform to 200. Each group can contain up to 50 user-defined waveforms. Groups are numbered 0 through 3 and may be s from the initial setup 3 menu witch waveform gro proceed as fo...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments figure 4-34: waveform crest factor affects max. Rms voltage the figure shown here illustrates the relationship between the crest factor of the wave sh its “peakine ape (or ss”) and the maximum peak voltage allowed for a given voltage range. Since the e pro...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments the frequency domain view mode in the waveforms menu may be used to visualize the content of each custom waveform register on the lcd. Figure 4-35: waveform frequency domain view mode witching waveforms 4.4.7 s waveforms can be switched as part of the tran...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.5 standard measurements standard measurements are always available through the meas key on the front panel. These measurements are spread across two to four screens to enhance readability. Switching betw these screens can be done by successively pressing...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.5.2 3pi controller measurements for mx series with the -3pi controller, the following four measurement screens are available: mode ac dc ac+dc measurements 1 voltage ac rms voltage dc voltage ac rms voltage current ac rms current dc current ac rms curren...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.5.3 accuracy considerations any measurement system has a finite accuracy specification. Measurement specifications are listed in section 2. When using the ac source for measurement purposes, always consider these specifications when interpreting results....
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 7 source field and select imm. We will cover additional trigg t field and press the enter key. The display that y u are in cont trigg . Move the cursor to the trig er modes later. 8. Move the cursor to the star ou selected will be shown. If yo er mode, the...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.6.2 waveform acquisition the waveform acquisition mode and displayed. This mode is sele harmonics/trace analysi combined into a single display u 4.6.2.1 acquiring waveform data allows voltage and/or current data waveforms to be captured cted by choosing ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.6.2.2 analyzing waveform data the data displays available for acquired waveform data allow you to scroll through the entire acquisition buffer. For waveform displays, the knob can be used to scroll through the display horizontally. The up and down cursor...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.6.3 t s riggering measurement both fft results and waveform acquisitions may have to be positioned at a specific moment in time. To allow the data acquisition to coincide with user specified events, the measurement gger modes are available from both the ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments when selecting this trigger source, the field below the trig source field changed to “trig phase =“. Use this field to enter the desired voltage phase angle to trigger the measurement on. This mode is appropriate when capturing analyzing events at a e. He ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments this mode is appropriate for capturing the inrush current of a load by programming the voltage to a specified value and capturing the voltage and current at that moment in time. A changed gering the acquisition using the start field. Note: when using the s...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.6.3.3 trigger delay the trigger delay field allows the user the set the amount of pre- or post-trigger data that should be used when positioning the data acquisition window with respect to the trigger moment. Post-trigger delay a positive trigger delay v...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments pre trigger delay alternatively, a negative trigger delay value may be specified up to the maximum time windo th of the acquisition window. The value may be entered directly from the w dep keyboard or using ser all models in three-phase mode: 312 msec to 3...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.7 tr n ansie t programming 4.7.1 introduction transient programming provides a precise timing control over output voltage and frequency changes. This mode of operation can be used to test a product for susceptibility to common ac line conditions such as ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.7.4 pulse transients pulse transients let you program the output to a specified value for a predetermined am time. At the end of the pulse transient, the output voltage returns to its previous value. Parameters required to set up a pulse transient includ...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.7.5 list transients list transients provide the most versatile means of controlling the output in a specific manner as they allow a series of parameters to be progr mmed in a timed sequence. The following figure shows a voltage nts three different ac vol...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 8. The start ø may be left phase angle. If a number is at random as we are not interested in starting at a specific already present in this field, use the backspace ( clear it. The cursor to the go to volt field and enter 160.0 10. Move the cursor to the d...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments note: the ac source output remains at the last programmed values at the completion of the list. In three-phase mode, the voltage lists are phase selectable. You can set up a different voltage list for each phase. To do this, use the phase key to choose the...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.7.7 switching waveforms the function field available in each transient list event setup menu may be used to dynamically switch waveforms during transient execution. This allows different waveforms to be used during transient execution. Waveforms may be s...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 4.7.8 t n ra sient execution figure 4-45: start/view transient sequence menu a transient list can be executed from the start/view transient sequence menu. To start a transient list, position the cursor on the start field as shown in figure 4-45 and press t...
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User manual – rev aj 144 5. 5.1 general california instruments mx series principle of operation an explanation of the circuits in the mx series is given in this section. Refer to figure 5-1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system. Figure 5-2 shows a more detailed system interconnect for a...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments mx series 145 each power module contains a three-phase pfc power input module. The pfc module acts as a boost converter using a pwm converter topology to generate a 450 vdc regulated bus. A bank of high capacity electrolytic capacitors for each dc bus ensu...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments 5.3 controller assembly the controller assembly is located in the top section of the mx unit. To access this asse the top cover needs to be removed. The controller assembly consists of three printed circuit boards connected by a ribbon cable. The controlle...
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User manual – rev aj california instruments • output status (available on top assembly 7003-427 only.) mx series 147.
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User manual - rev aj 148 california instruments mx series figure 5-2: mx series detailed block diagram.
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User manual - rev aj mx series california instruments 149 figure 5-3: power module detailed block diagram.
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5.4 system interface board the system interface board is located in the top section of the mx unit. To access this assembly, the top cover needs to be removed. The system interface board, a6, receives the oscillator signal from the cpu controller assembly ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5.7 power module each mx chassis accommodates three power modules. These power modules are located in the center of the chassis and can be removed from the front after removing the front cover. Each power modules is fully self-contained and forms a complet...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5.7.1 pfc input power converter the pcf section is located at the bottom of each power module. Ac power enters the power module at the pfc input section. The pfc section using a pwm boost converter to turn unregulated three phase 140 v ac into a regulated ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5.7.3 amplifier boards the amplifier boards are each attached to a heat sink and stacked on top of each other at the top portion of the power module enclosure. Sets of two boards are held together by a bracket which screws into the back wall of the power m...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5.7.4 filter boards a set of two identical inductor boards is located behind the modulator board and next to the four amplifier boards. One filter board handles the "a" output, the other handles the "b" output. In addition to the filtering function perform...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments caution voltages up to 480 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 electronic circ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 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 mx system can be performed from the fr...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.2 front panel calibration screens the calibration screens for output or measurement calibration can be selected from the menu 3 light ems with three-phase output capability, use the phase key on the front panel to ame icated above. Screen. (press menu bu...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments dmm 3ø ac line input connect a and n hi lo sense leads n tion a eut connec figure 6-1: calibration setup mx45-1 (rear view) mx series 158.
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User manual - rev aj california instruments dmm hi lo 3ø e ac lin input co a, nnect b or c sense leads eut connection n c b a figure 6-2: calibration setup mx30-3pi, mx45-3pi or mx30-3, mx45-3 (rear view) mx series 159.
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.3 routine measurement calibration the mx series controller measures voltage and current by digitizing both voltage and current waveforms on each available output phase. This data is subsequently processed and use to calculate all measurement parameters s...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments connect the load to the output. Use the 1 m measure the ac and dc load current. When ohm current shunt in series with the load to programming a dc load always program the output voltage to 0 volts before changing the output load. This will prevent load swi...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.3.1 measurement cal - ac to calibrate ac measurements, measurement cal entry from cd screen. Note: for the following calib set the power source to the ac mode. Select the the menu 3 screen. Refer to section 4.2.13 for relevant l ration steps put the exte...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments enter the actual dc load current for the curr zero parameter in the measurement calibration screen and alibration screen. Save this value 6.3.3 three phase mode press the enter key. Save this value by pressing the set key. Dc current full-scale: program th...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.4 routine output calibration for best results, it is recommended to perform the measurement calibration procedure first. See section 6.3. The mx series i has more calibration coefficients than the mx series ii. Where relevant, this is indi cated. On seri...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.4.1 output cal 150 v ac range (series i only) to calibrate ac output, set the power source to the ac mode, low voltage range. Select the output cal entry from the menu 3 screen. Refer to section 4.2.14 for relevant lcd screen. For series ii mx units, pro...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 300 vac range volt full-scale: program the output to 240.0 volts and 60 hz. Once the output settings are made, turn on the alc mode and allow the output on all phases to settle. Next, proceed to the output calibration e full-scale calibration window follow...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.4.5 three phase mode as indicated earlier, for 3-phase power system, repeat the preceding steps for the phase b an c outputs. The order in which the outputs for each phase are calibrated is not important. Press the phase key to se d lect each output to b...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.4.7 option -413 calibration if the iec61000-4-13 auxiliary generator option is installed, the following calibration procedure applies. Refer to for the locations of the adjustment pots on the aux. Waveform generator (ci cau tion when p/n 7004-719-1). Tio...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments top view from back of mx interface board detail view 7003-719 iec41 board 3 chassis cpu/phase a shield aux generator adjustments r9 r10 r11 figure 6-5: -413 option aux g or adju enerat stments mx series 169.
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.4.8 output calibration summary the following table is a summary of the preceding calibration steps. Note that series ii mx models have fewer calibration coefficients. Program the following values in the table and make the adjustments in the output calibr...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.5 non-routine calibration the use mai 6.5.1 powe non-routine calibration may involve removing the front or top cover of the power source. Extreme caution when performing any of these tasks while the system is connected to ac ns and/or powered up. R sourc...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments if the pow matching er system to be adjusted is an mx60, mx90 or an mx135, the procedure involves the output voltage of the a, b and c power modules in the master cabinet to the a, b and c power modules in the auxiliary cabinet(s). Proceed as follows: he c...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.5.2 current limit calibration n is procedure only applies to mx systems with top assembly p/n 7003-400-1 ote: th (series i). If the mx system is p/n 7003-422, this section can be skipped. To part l tag on check the model top assembly the rear on the mx c...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 6.5.3 output impedance calibration (mx30-3pi / mx45-3pi only) for the output impedance calibration, two hp 34401a dmm's or equivalent must be used. The followin used to measure the output voltage, one to measure the load current using a suitable ct. The ca...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments check the connections and phase measure measurement readings you get are indeed ments if this is not the case to make sure the correct. If it is necessary to adjust the pots, see table 6-6 for the corresponding pot designators. The top e the boa hase b/c b...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7. Service 7.1 cleaning the exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent or 7.2 g and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water other cleaning agents directly on the power...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.3.3 overload light is on cause solution un ded move overl check cl s it is overloa re oad or etting un d to lect correct range. It is switche high voltage range. Se voltage 7.3.4 distor ut ted tp ou cause solution power source is grossly overloaded. Redu...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.4 advanced troubleshooting. Warning: do not connect 400-480v into the 208-240v unit, the result could be a severely damaged unit. Caution: voltages up to 480 vac and 450 vdc are present in certain sections of this power source. Warning: this equipment ge...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.4.5 power-on troubleshooting using the led’s. Warning: do not touch any parts inside the unit during this test as they will be live and dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. If the three input fuses are ok, then reconnect the main ac input power to the ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.4.6 other no output conditions if one or more outputs (phase a, b or c) do not produce an output, it may be caused by an amplifier failure. Amplifier failures can either be input (pfc) or output related (amp). To determine if this is the case, the cover ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.6 fuses fuse # function fuse value ci # f1, f2, f3 ac mains input, 208 - 240v. 200a 270246 f1, f2, f3 ac mains input, 400 - 480v 110a 270226 f1 power module pfc fuse 100a 270249 f1 – f8 ink fuses 30a amp heat s 270168 table 7-2: mx fuse ratings mx series...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 7.7 firmware updates all mx series units shipped with firmware revision 1.00 or higher support firmware updates over the rs232c interface. If your unit came with a firmware revision less than 1.00 (0.Xx), contact customer service at support@calinst.Com for...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments po c ff switch. A message will appear on the lc once power comes on: wer up the a source using its on/o d the please wait… after 0 se nges t about 3 conds, this message cha o: loading program… when this “loading program…” message appears on the lcd of the ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments click on the “init port” button. If the selected port can be initialized, the “flash update” button will b ck the s om port and make su is the one connected to the u be ena mx. Led. If not, che elected c re it press the “flash pdate” button. This will disp...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 8. Top assembly replaceable parts note that different generation mx units may use different sub assemblies. Check the serial tag on the back of the mx to determine the applicable top assembly number to determine the correct sub assembly or part required. F...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments ref. Ci p/n description vendor qty location k6 245236 relay, 3c, 90a, 24vdc ee controls eecls47.22ntw 1 k7 245236 relay, 3c, 90a, 24vdc ee controls eecls47.22ntw 1 k9 245236 relay, 3c, 90a, 24vdc ee controls eecls47.22ntw 1 k3 245237 relay, 3c, 100a, 24vdc...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments a8 7003-717-1 pc assy., snubber. California instruments 1 a7, a8, a9 b1 241183 fan, 6" rotron jq24b2 1 a7, a8, a9 b2 8, 241183 fan, 6" rotron jq24b2 1 a7, a a9 cr13 310387 diode, frcy, 30a, 1000v apt, apt30d100b 1 cr14 1 310387 diode, frcy, 30a, 1000v apt,...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments seq # ci p/n description vendor qty assy. Number and location top assembly 7003-400-01 f1 27 t a6t200 littlefuse jlls 200 0246 fuse, 200a, 600v ferraz shawmu 1 f2 270246 fuse, 200a, 600v ferraz shawmut a6t200 littlefuse jlls 200 1 for 208v / 230v input f3 ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9. Options 9.1 introduction there are a number of options available for the mx series, both hardware and software. While not all or no options may be present on your specific unit, this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all avai...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.2 opt dditi al ac v e range ion -hv: a on oltag the -hv option prov f 0-400 vrms. There is no equivalent 200 vrms range associated with the -hv option but the standard 0-150 v rms s remain availa if t -hv s installe if the -hv option is installed, there ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.3 option –160: rtca/do-160 tests the rtca/do-160 option is made up of both firmware that resides in the power source and the mxgui windows application program. The firmware covers revision d and can be used from the front panel or under mxgui control. Re...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 5. Frequency modulation test power interrupt (undervoltag ) test .3.1.3.2 emer ncy ac sou 1. Imum 2. 3. Voltage unbalance source: 1. Emergency voltage 9.3.1.3.3 abnormal test c so : rm ol m u a orm volt e m imu v ge op 4. Voltage surge abnormal voltage min...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments scroll to the rtca/do-160d entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the rtca/do 160d main menu. The screen will appear as shown in figure 9-2. As to turn on the output relay before starting a test. Note: the user h figure 9-2:...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 3 101.5 105.5 105.5 105.5 frequency 380 390 360 360 table l vol uency standard/group rtca group1 group2 group3 9-1: orma n tage freq and minimum 1 122 122 122 122 voltage 3 120.5 120.5 120.5 120.5 frequency 420 410 650 800 table 9-2: normal voltage and fre...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments figure 9-4: voltage modulation mx series 195.
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User manual - rev aj california instruments freque y m lation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in figure 9-5. This test will last for a minimum of 2 minutes. Nc odulation this test requires a numeric value equal to the modulation rate in hz. This value must be between 0.01 hz an...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments power this test r • test numbers 1 through 15 are for all standard and groups. See figure 9-6 for details of the tests. Nd 17 for all equipment that does not incorporate digital circuit. Test number 16 will drop the output to zero voltage for 50 ms. Test n...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments t f1 t3 test no. 21(i) 22(ii) 23(iii) 24(iv) 25(v) 26(vi) 1 0 volt f2 t2 t1 (ms 50 100 100 200 200 ) 50 f1 (hz) 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax f2 (hz) fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax 360 fmax = 650 h p 2 fmax = 800 hz for group 3 t2 = 20 msec t3 = 5 msec igure 9-7: pow...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments frequency transients (group 1 only) seq. No frequency time 1 400 5 minute 2 440 150msec 3 400 5sec. 4 350 150msec 5 400 5sec. Table 9-5: normal frequency transient sequence this test applies to group 1 only. At 115 voltage, change the frequency per sequenc...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments volt freq min standard/group rtca group1 group2 group3 1Ф 100 104 104 104 voltage 3Ф 101.5 105.5 105.5 105.5 frequency 360 360 360 360 table 9-7: emergency voltage and frequency minimum standard/group rtca group1 group2 group3 1Ф 122 122 122 122 voltage 3Ф...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 4 volt drop 5 freq transients the above test can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and the enter key to start the selected test. Ax standard/group rtca group1 group2 group3 volt m 1 97 97 104 97 97 voltage 3 98...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments this test will set the voltage at 115v and will remain at this voltage through out the test. The 9.3.1.6 test will cycle the frequency three times as shown in table 9-12. Each repeat will start from sequence 2. Dc tests if the output voltage is set for 24v...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 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 9-14: normal voltage maximum volt under this test applies to category z and 28 volt category b equipment. The output voltage will drop to 10 volts and will ra...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments the above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and the enter key to start the selected test. Volt min t e th to 20.5v or 10v. The test will last for 0 minutes. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the te...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.4 option –411: iec 61000-4-11 voltage dips and interruptions 9.4.1 general the iec 61000-4-11 option is capable of performing iec 61000-4 section 11 voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests. On three phase mx series ac sour...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx units with revisions prior to this will change the l-n amplitude by the set dip level but retain mally programmed phase angle relationship. For firmware upgrades, contact the nor support@calinst.Com . Note that required phase angles and amplitudes are a...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments other d ot 9.4.5 t ip levels for 2 phase selections. Note that any other dip level not listed in this table will result in voltage dips conform method (b) so both phases will dip by the actual dip percentage set. To implement user defined three phase dips ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.4.6.1 dips and interruptions test scroll to the dips and interruptions entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the dips and interruptions menu. The screen will appear as shown 9-15. In figure figure 9-15: iec dips and inter...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments voltage dips and in phases. The phas terruptions can be run on an individual phase, two phases or all three e key on the front panel can be used to select the desired phase mode. The active phase mode is indicated in the upper right hand corner of the lcd ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.4.6.2 voltage variation tests from the iec1000-4-11 main menu screen shown in figure 9-14, scroll to the voltage variations entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the enter key to select the voltage variations menu. The screen will appear as show...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments parameters. T to reach the reduce to voltage. Hold time: the time in seconds the output will hold at the reduce to voltage. Rise time: the time in seconds the output will reach the nominal voltage from the reduce to voltage the timing of voltage variations...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.4.7 using the mxgui windows program for iec 61000-4-11 testing figure 9-19: iec 61000-4-11 gui screen. The mxgui windows control program will detect the presence of the –411 option on the mx ac to s pp rt editi is re uir d. Olde can e s lected try mode f...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.5 op o ie ti n –413: c 61000-4-13 interharmonics test 9.5.1 general the iec413 option is capable of performing iec 61000-4 se harmonics low frequency immunity tests. The tests are based on iec 61000-4-13:2002-03, first ction 13 harmonics and inter editio...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.5.4 f t pa ron nel entry while it ac as test l to perfo lications screen from the menu 2 screen. The applications setup 1 screen will appear. Move to the more field to proceed to the applications setup 2 screen as shown in figure 9-20. (note: on series i...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments eut class sired product or eut class. There are three eut classes. Class 2 and 3 an ust be used. Only class 2 and 3 test levels are pre- programmed. When using the provided, mxgui windows program, class 1 tests are set up by the mxgui program automatically...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.5.4.2 iec groups this section will describe the groups and parameters associated with iec 1000-4-13. Refer to paragraph 9.5.4.1 for groups associated with the test. Fcurve group if the fcurve group is selected, the screen will appear as shown in figure 9...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments sweep group if the sweep group is selected, the screen will appear as shown in figure 9-24. The screen has the following parameters that are unique to the group: figure 9-24: iec 1000-4-13 sweep is defined by frange. To change level, the test state must be...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 4. Pause sets the pause time in seconds between harmonics tests. There is only one r the entire test. The pause value can be changed when the test is not value fo running. Iinterharmonics group if the harmonics group is selected, the screen will appear as ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 4. Pause sets the time there is only one value for t in seconds for which the test will pause between ranges. He entire test. The pause can be set when the test is not running. For the meister curve test, the pause time is normally set to 0 secs. If a valu...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.5.4.3 running the test the test seq appropriate uence used is a function of the eut class. The end user needs to determine the class of eut. The test protocol is document in the iec 61000-4-13 test standard. For reference, the test flow charts are shown ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments start - class 3 termine appropriate test de configuration perform 8.2.1 test ation" "harmonic combin flatcurve and overswing any functional anomalies? Any functional anomalies? Any functional anomalies? Any functional anomalies? Test completed fail record ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments to run the test, the iec 1000-4-13 mode must be selected. Refer to paragraph 4 for access to the screen. The following conditions have to be met before running the test: 1. Prior to the test, set the nominal voltage, frequency, and phase angle. The frequen...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.5.4.4 interharmonics a single inter harmonic frequency may be generated using the interharmonics screen. This sc en allows insertion o re f any inter harmonic from 1hz to 2400hz in 1hz steps. The amplitude e ge is from 0 to 20% of the programmed voltage....
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.6 option –704: milstd704 tests the mil704 option is made up of both firmware that resides in the power source and the mxgui windows application program he firmware covers revision d and e of the mil-std704 standa the mxgui covers the remaining revisions ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.6.1 option –704: mil-std-704 rev d & e tests. (firmware) 9.6.1.1 general the mil704 option is capable of performing most sections of mil-std-704 rev d and e in either of the ac or dc mode. N spectrum tests: note: the distortio table i and ii, figure 7 re...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 8. Transient frequency low and high test 9.6.1.4.2 emergency test ac mode: 1. Emergency voltage minim test d m 1 emergency voltage minimum and maximum test 9.6.1.4.3 bn ac mode: 1. Abnormal voltage under normal voltage over 4. Abnormal frequency under 9.6....
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User manual - rev aj california instruments figure 9-33: mil704 menu 9.6.1.6 revision selection the default re the front panel. Scroll to the revision entry vision is e. Revisions supported are d and e. The revision can be changed from using the up and down cursor keys (see figure 9.6.1.7 ac mode te...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments frequ te. • or 1 minute. E) will terminate the test at any time. Volt unbalance se only in the following sequence: • 112v for 1 minute. Ute. Ea d on three phase systems to include all three phases if the coupling is set to all. The ← key (backspace) will t...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.6.1.7.2 transient test to the transient ac entry using the up and s. Press the enter key to select the transient screens. The screen will p ure 9-35. From the mil704 main menu (figure 9-33) scroll down cursor key ap ear as shown in fig figure 9-35: trans...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments • 410hz for 5 sec. • 407hz for 4 sec. Low fr r 1 sec. • 380hz for 4 sec. . Ec. 9.6.1.7.3 emergency test in menu (figure 9-33) scroll to the emergency ac entry using the up d keys. Press the enter key to select the emergency screens. The screen equency this...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.6.1.7.4 abnormal test from the mil704 main menu (figure 9-33) 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 9-37. Figure 9-37: abnormal scr...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments under frequency this test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: r 7 seconds. • 380hz for 7 seconds. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. 9.6.1.8 dc • 0hz fo tests if the output voltage is set for 28v dc or 270v d...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments the ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Ripple this test will impose a 400hz frequency component to the output voltage. The test will last for 2 minutes. The level of the ripple is as follows: 9.6.1.8.2 transient test from the mil704 dc ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments low voltage this test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 2. 270v system • 200v for 10 msec. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. 9.6.1.8.3 abnormal t from il7 roll to entry u cursor keys. ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments prior to the test, a range change may take place if the power source is set at the low voltage range. Note: see section 9.6.1.7.2 under high voltage. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Note ng m to acce , th be im under voltage this...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.7 option –abd: airbus abd0100.1.8 test for i atio operatio .1.8 tests to the avionics software manual (ci p included o 9.8 option –amd: airbus amd24c test nform n regarding the n of the abd0100 art no. 4994-971 with the mxgui, please refer n cdrom). For ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 9.10 option –whm: watt hour measurement 9.10.1 general this section describes the whm option available for the mx series power source. 9.10.2 specification all specifications are the same as the standard mx power source specifications in addition to the fo...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments note : changing from stop to start wi t an record for the watt-hour meter. To re e position from the start position and the previous data will be reset to zeros. Watt hr, power and pk curr will display the data for the phase selected with the phase key. If...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments 10. 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 in the upper left hand corner of the lcd display. They are also stored in the ...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments number message string cause remedy executed programming frequency when in with mode of operation such as dc mode. -201 "invalid while in local" command ot in rem state before issuing gpib commands. Issued but unit put instrument in remote state is n ote -2...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments number message string cause remedy operation. -311 "memory error" waveform memory ecksum err clear waveform memory. Ch or. User-defined waveform download. Check interface and may be the result of incomplete try downloading waveform again. Successful downlo...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx series 242 number message string cause remedy not be recalled. Overwrite old content. 6 "limit memory lost" hardware configuration settings lost. Contact ci service department at htu support@calinst.Com uth to obtain instructions on restoring configurat...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx series 243 number message string cause remedy limit" defined wave shape are too high and could damage amplifier. Reduce fundamental frequency programmed. 23 "alc or impedance must be off" conflict between alc and programmable impedance mode. Turn off al...
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx series 244 index + +/- key ........................................................... 81 1 160 .............................................................. 195 7 704 ...................................................... 228, 229 a abd0100.1.8..........
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx series 245 i iec 1000-4-11 .............................................117 iec 61000-4-11 edition 1.0................................................209 edition 2.0................................................209 ieee-488 ..............................
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User manual - rev aj california instruments mx series 246 connector .................................................. 61 rs232 connector .......................................... 61 rs232c .......................................................... 23 rtca do160 .......................................