Introduction – AMETEK MX Series Rev: AY User Manual
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User Manual – Rev AY
AMETEK Programmable Power
MX Series
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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 and DC power source systems are high efficiency, floor standing AC and DC
power sources that provide a precise output with low distortion. Available voltage ranges are 150 Vac,
300 Vac and 400 Vac in AC mode and 200 Vdc and 400 Vdc in DC mode. The MX30-3Pi and MX45-
3Pi can operate in either single or three-phase mode. The MX30 and MX45 is also available in just
single or three-phase mode. All other models always operate in three-phase mode.
Models with a -1 or -3 designation provide full front panel operation but do not include certain features
such as arbitrary waveform generation unless added as an option at the time of order. Models with
the Pi controller offer several additional standard features, including the RS232C, USB, LAN (option)
and IEEE-488 interfaces, arbitrary waveform generation, dual voltage ranges and additional
measurement functions.
The MX Series units are contained in a compact floor standing enclosure on casters. This allows the
units to be moved around more easily.
Read the installation instructions carefully before attempting to install and operate the MX Series
power systems.
1.2 Manual organization and format
All user documentation for California Instruments power sources is provided on CDROM in electronic
format. (Adobe Portable Document Format) The required Adobe PDF viewer is supplied on the same
CDROM. This manual may be printed for personal use if a hardcopy is desired. To request a
hardcopy from AMETEK Programmable Power, contact customer service at
. There will be an additional charge for printed manuals.
This manual contains sections on installation, normal use, maintenance and calibration. If the MX
system is equipped with a GPIB, RS232C, USB or LAN interface, refer to the MX Programming
manual for information on using the remote control interfaces and command syntax. The
programming manual is provided on the same CDROM as this user manual.