Atec California-Instruments-2001RP - Manual (Page 2)

2001RP - For Easy Transient Programming
Extensive Transient Control 1
With the addition of the remote control interface option, RP Series
units are capable of producing transients with a high degree of user
programmability. Setting up transient programs is facilitated by a Win-
dows™ Graphical User Interface program that allows amplitude, fre-
quency and event duration to be programmed from a PC. Time resolu-
tion is 1 ms (0.001 sec) with a minimum time interval ranging from 1 to
40 ms, depending on the transient type. Maximum transient time inter-
vals are 9999 seconds. Transient programming allows the effects of
common line disturbances such as voltage surges, sags, drop-outs and
frequency fluctuations on the unit under test to be evaluated.
Precision Measurements
For bench or automated test equipment (ATE) applications, the
2001RP can be ordered with the -OP1 option, offering both IEEE-488
and RS232C remote control interfaces as well as extended measure-
ments. These measurements are available from the front panel and
over the bus. The 2001RP uses closed case calibration for both output
and measurement calibration, lowering cost of ownership.
SCPI Protocol Programming Commands
All functions of the 2001RP are programmable over the available IEEE-
488 or RS232C interface. For example, the following tasks can be per-
formed over the bus:
• Set voltage to any level
• Change frequency
• Generate voltage dropouts, sags or surges
• Measure TRMS current, peak current, crest factor, TRMS voltage,
true power, apparent power and power factor
• Recall eight complete instrument setups from non-volatile memory
• Adjust current limit value
• Lock the front panel to prevent operator interference
• Switch between high and low voltage range
• Drop output voltage at specific phase angles for specified dura-
tions
Application Software
Windows™ application software is included with the -OP1 option pack-
age. This easy to use graphical interface program provides complete
control over all
instrument func-
tions using the
RS232C or
IEEE-488 inter-
face. With en-
hanced capa-
bilities such as
output sequenc-
ing, data logging
and transient
g e n e r a t i o n ,
many applica-
tions can be ad-
dressed without
the need to write software.
Voltage Surge transient causes output voltage
to surge.
Frequency Sweep transient causes the output
frequency to change at a user specified rate.
Voltage Sweep transient causes output
voltage to change at a programmed rate.
Drop transient causes output voltage to drop
to zero for a user specified period
Free Windows™ Graphical User Interface software included with
option package OP1.
Note 1: Voltage drop out transients can be programmed at random phase angles or at 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees.