KEPCO TMA VXI-27 - Manual (Page 3)

TMA VXI-27 SVC 101602
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 General Description................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 TMA VXI-27 Interconnections ................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 1-3
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 VXI Address Select............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Front Panel Terminations ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 Local Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Front panel indicators ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Auxiliary Signals ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2.1 Emergency Output Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2.2 Discrete Fault Line ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2.3 +5V Output................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Remote Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 VXI plug&play Operation........................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 Background........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.2 Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.3 Operating the Soft Panel ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.3.1 Understanding the Controls. ........................................................................................................ 3-4
3.3.3.2 Select the Channel....................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.3 Set the Voltage/current. ............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.4 Apply Programmed Settings to the Power Supply. ...................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3.5 Enable the Power Supply Output................................................................................................. 3-6
3.4 VXIbus Communication........................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1 Typical VXIbus Start-up Sequence.................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5 SCPI Programming ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.5.1 SCPI Messages ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.5.2 Common Commands/Queries ........................................................................................................... 3-9
3.5.3 SCPI Subsystem Command/Query Structure.................................................................................... 3-9
3.5.4 Program Message Structure.............................................................................................................. 3-10
3.5.4.1 Keyword ....................................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.5.4.2 Keyword Separator ...................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.5.4.3 Query Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.4.4 Data ............................................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.5 Data Separator............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.6 Message Unit Separator .............................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.7 Root Specifier .............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.4.8 Message Terminator .................................................................................................................... 3-13
3.5.5 Understanding The Command Structure ........................................................................................... 3-13
3.5.6 Addressing Multiple Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 3-14
3.5.7 Understanding The Command Structure ........................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.8 Program Message Syntax Summary ................................................................................................. 3-15
3.5.9 Status Reporting................................................................................................................................ 3-15
3.5.9.1 STATUS REPORTING STRUCTURE ......................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.2 Operational Status Register......................................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.3 QUEStionable Status Register..................................................................................................... 3-16
3.5.9.4 Multiple Logical Instruments ........................................................................................................ 3-18
3.5.10 Program Example .............................................................................................................................. 3-19
3.6 CIIL Programming ................................................................................................................................... 3-19