Xantrex APG-HPD Operating Manual

Manual is about: Internal APG (Analog Programming) Interface for XT/HPD Series Programmable DC Power Supply

Summary of APG-HPD

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    Operating manual internal apg (analog programming) interface for xt/hpd series programmable dc power supply apg-xt apg-hpd.

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    Operating manual for internal apg (analog programming) interface for xt 60 watt and hpd 300 watt series programmable dc power supply.

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    Ii operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply limited warranty what does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology, inc. (“xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your internal apg interface card. This war...

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    Release 1.0 iii direct returns may be performed according to the xantrex return material authorization policy described in your product manual. For some products, xantrex maintains a network of regional authorized service centers. Call xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repai...

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    Iv operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply disclaimer product this limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided by xantrex in connection with your xantrex product and is, where permitted by law, in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees, representations,...

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    Release 1.0 v information without limiting the generality of the foregoing, unless specifically agreed to by it in writing, xantrex a. Makes no warranty as to the accuracy, sufficiency or suitability of any technical or other information provided in manuals or other documentation provided by it in c...

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    Vi operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply warnings and cautions warnings and cautions are defined and formatted in this manual as shown below. Power supply safety warning describes a potential hazard which could result in injury or death, or, a procedure which, if not performed corr...

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    Release 1.0 vii about this manual this manual is for the internal apg (analog programming) interface card for the xt and hpd series dc output power supplies. This manual provides you with descriptions and specifications, user options, and configuration instructions which enable you to manage the pow...

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    About this manual viii operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply.

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    Release 1.0 ix contents about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii section 1. Features and specifications description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents x operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply.

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    Release 1.0 11 section 1. Features and specifications description the analog programming (apg) interface is an internal option card for analog programming of xt and hpd series dc power supplies with a 0-10vdc programming source or a 0-10k Ω resistance. A 25-pin female dsub connector on the unit's re...

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    Section 1. Features and specifications specifications 12 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply.

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    Release 1.0 13 section 2. Installation and configuration introduction we usually install the apg interface in a power supply at the factory.Your local distributor or service center can also install the interface, especially for use in a previously-purchased supply already on site. Initial inspection...

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    Section 2. Installation and configuration configuring 14 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply configuring configure and adjust the analog programming interface installed in your xt or hpd dc power supply as indicated in this section. The front panel leds indicate when v or i progr...

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    Section 2. Installation and configuration configuring release 1.0 15 rear panel figure 2.2 xt/hpd rear panel with apg interface rear panel switch (s1) defaults table 2.1 rear panel switch s1 default settings default: local control (all switches open). Setting function s1-1 ttl shutdown logic select ...

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    Section 2. Installation and configuration rear panel j5 connector 16 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply rear panel j5 connector make analog interface connections via the rear panel 25-pin female dsub connector designated j5. To provide the lowest noise performance, we recommend ...

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    Section 2. Installation and configuration calibration adjustment release 1.0 17 calibration adjustment you can access most calibration potentiometers through the top of the unit, see figure 2.3. The exceptions are voltage program offset and range which are on the unit's rear panel which can be seen ...

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    Section 2. Installation and configuration calibration adjustment 18 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply.

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    Release 1.0 19 section 3. Operation remote programming remote programming allows control of the power supply's output voltage and/or current limit to shift from local operation at the front panel voltage and current controls to external analog input sources. As you vary the programming source, the p...

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    Section 3. Operation remote programming 20 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply 3. Vary the external voltage from 0-10vdc to cause the power supply output to vary from 0-100% of rated output voltage. You may set the power supply's output current limit using another source or the f...

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    Section 3. Operation remote programming release 1.0 21 programming output current with a 0-10k resistance 1. Select remote current programming by external resistance by moving the rear panel switch s1-3 (remote current program select) to the on (closed) position. Or, connect j5 pin 8 (remote current...

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    Section 3. Operation readback and status indicators 22 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply readback and status indicators voltage and current readback voltage readback • connect a meter between j5 connector pin 19 (voltage readback) and either pin 4 or 5 (program return). Range: ...

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    Section 3. Operation overvoltage protection (ovp) release 1.0 23 overvoltage protection (ovp) the ovp circuit is designed to protect the load in the event of a remote programming error, incorrect voltage control adjustment, or power supply failure. The protection circuit monitors the output and redu...

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    Section 3. Operation ttl shutdown 24 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply ttl shutdown ttl shutdown allows the output of the power supply to be disabled by a logic level signal. This input is optically isolated from the power supply output and will withstand a highpot test potenti...

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    Section 3. Operation tracking release 1.0 25 tracking for tracking +/- outputs, use the following set-up: • set slave unit rear panel switch s1-5 (remote voltage program select) and switch s1-6 (tracking select) to on (closed). • connect master return (j5 connector pins 12, 13, or 24) to slave +out ...

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    Section 3. Operation tracking 26 operating manual for apg for xt/hpd series power supply.

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