KEPCO KIT 219-0533, BOP 1000W Firmware Upgrade User Manual
Kepco, Bop 1000w firmware retrofit kit

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
BOP 1000W
KEPCO
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RETROFIT
KIT 219-0533
BOP 1000W
FIRMWARE RETROFIT KIT
1. DESCRIPTION
Kepco KIT 219-0533 contains the PROMs used to upgrade the firmware for BOP 1000W power supplies. The
upgraded firmware supports faster serial communication, faster measurement rate, and improves LIST command
functionality:
• Provides ability to trigger external devices during execution of a lists generated either remotely via SCPI
commands or from the front panel.
• Provides ability to use trigger input of BOP to step through a list.
• Provides repeat functionality to speed up list creation.
• Provides ability to control what appears at the output when stopping a list executed from the front panel.
• Provides ability to assign different values for positive and negative limits upon startup.
• Supports 0.001 Hz sine and triangle waveform operation.
2. APPLICABILITY
This KIT applies only to
• Models BOP 72-14MG and BOP 100-10MG, all revisions
• Models BOP 10-75-MG, revision 3 and higher
• Model BOP 36-28MG, revision 7 and higher
• Models BOP 50-20MG and BOP 20-50MG, revision 1 and higher
NOTE: For revisions not listed above, please consult factory.
Kepco can provide firmware that has been pre-configured for a particular unit. The serial number of the unit is
added to part number of the kit to indicate the unit to which the kit applies.
When the upgrade is complete, a five digit number is added to the Model number of the modified unit to identify the
upgrade(s) installed.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 MATERIAL REQUIRED (See Table 1.)
3.2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
1. Prior to upgrade, turn on unit and note the serial number when it is displayed during power-up. Record Serial
number for configuration after upgrade is complete.
2. If pre-configured chip is provided, verify the serial number of the unit matches the serial number of the kit (KIT
2190533-[serial number]
3.3 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Turn power off, disconnect the unit from source power and remove line cord.
2. Remove the two mounting ears from the chassis by removing three screws from each.
Document Outline
- 1. Description
- 2. Applicability
- 3. Installation Instructions
- TABLE 1. Material Required
- FIGURE 1. Digital board A1 Prom Locations
- FIGURE 2. Distribution board A6A1 Component Location
- 4. Initialization
- 5. Instruction Manual Changes
- B.33.1 [SOURce:]LIST:REPeat Command
- FIGURE B-2A. Using List:WAIT Commands to Control Generation of a Waveform Measured by Multiple External Devices using a Single External Pulse
- FIGURE B-2B. Using List:WAIT Commands to Allow an External Device Time to Function While Imposing a Maximum Wait Time
- B.35 [SOURce:]LIST:TRIGger Command
- FIGURE B-2C. Using List:WAIT Commands to Control Generation of a Waveform Measured by Multiple External Devices using the Low-Going leading Edge of an External Pulse