Xantrex ENET-XFR - Manual

vii Important Safety Instructions WARNING: High Energy and High Voltage Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply. High energy levels can be stored at the output voltage terminals on a power supply in normal operation. In addition, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circ...

TM-XR9B-01XN ix Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii 1 Features Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Features and Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Contents x TM-XR9B-01XN Baud Rate Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18Flow Control Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19 Remote/Local Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

Contents TM-XR9B-01XN xi 4 Calibration Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Voltage Mode Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Voltage Calibration Setup - - - - - -...

TM-XR9B-01XN xiii Figure 1-1 Sample configuration using Ethernet/RS-232 Interface (1200 Watt DC Power Supplies Shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 2-1 Power Supply Front Panel with Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Installed (1200 Watt Power Supply Shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

TM-XR9B-01XN xv Table 2-1 Remote Programming LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Table 2-2 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Jumper Selections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7 Table 2-3 Ethernet Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 ...

1 Features Description The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface is a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of the XFR series of DC output power supply. Installed internally, the interface card allows you to remotely control your power supply through your existing network, or via a direct connect...

Features 1–2 TM-XR9B-01XN Features and Functions Interface Features • Programmable soft limits for voltage and current • Programmable over voltage protection with reset • Easy-to-use, self-documenting command set • Standardized commands for complete communication with any of the supplies in the syst...

Features and Functions TM-XR9B-01XN 1–3 Ethernet Features • Auto-sensing 10/100Base-T network interface • Robust onboard TCP/IP stack supports: • TCP/UDP • UDP Multicast • Universal IP Address Assignment via: • DHCP • RARP • ARP-Ping • Easy configuration via web browser (HTTP) • RealPort® COM/TTY po...

2 Installation and Configuration Introduction The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface is usually installed 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. You must then configure the Interface-enhance...

Initial Inspection TM-XR9B-01XN 2–3 Initial Inspection On first receiving your unit, perform a quick physical check. • Ensure each package contains a power supply with its Ethernet/RS- 232 Interface board installed, and manuals for the power supply and the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface . Any additional ...

Installation and Configuration 2–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of an XFR 1200 Watt supply with Ethernet/RS-232 Interface installed. There is a further description of the Remote Programming LEDs in Table 2-1 . Figure 2-1 Power Supply Front Panel with Ethernet/RS-232 Inte...

Initial Inspection TM-XR9B-01XN 2–5 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Subplate and PCB The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Subplate is visible from the rear panel of the unit. Rear panel components are identified in Figure 2-2 . Figure 2-2 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Subplate (XFR 1.2kW shown - located on power sup...

Initial Inspection TM-XR9B-01XN 2–7 Table 2-2 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Jumper Selections JUMPER SELECTION J2 Baud rate selection (default 9600) page 2–18 B1 (5-6) [closed] [default] B2 (3-4) [closed] [default]B3 (1-2) [closed] [default] J2 RS-232 flow control selection hardware (RTS/CTS) or softwar...

Installation and Configuration 2–8 TM-XR9B-01XN Changing Internal Jumpers Some of the settings on the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface card are user selectable by way of jumpers on the printed circuit board. The procedure for changing the jumpers varies depending on if you have a 1.2kW XFR, or a 2.8kW XFR....

Changing Internal Jumpers TM-XR9B-01XN 2–9 Once that is complete, turn the board over and, if necessary, remove the short ribbon cable connected to J64 on the interface card to get access to the under side of the PCB. You can now scan the board and refer to Figure 2-3 to locate the various component...

Installation and Configuration 2–10 TM-XR9B-01XN Basic Setup Procedure - Ethernet This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the configuration requirements for the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface as installed in the DC power supply. For those who want more information, each st...

Basic Setup Procedure - RS-232 TM-XR9B-01XN 2–11 Basic Setup Procedure - RS-232 This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the configuration requirements for the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface as installed in the DC power supply. For those who want more information, each step...

Installation and Configuration 2–12 TM-XR9B-01XN Configuring for Ethernet or RS-232 This interface card can be configured for Ethernet communication, or for RS-232 communication, but not both simultaneously. From the factory, the instrument will be configured for Ethernet communication. Therefore yo...

Ethernet Communications TM-XR9B-01XN 2–13 Ethernet Communications Ethernet Connection There are two options for controlling your XFR power supply via Ethernet - "Connecting to a Network" or "Connecting Directly to your Computer." The first option is to connect the power supply to a n...

Installation and Configuration 2–14 TM-XR9B-01XN Locating the Power Supply on Your Network 1. Record the MAC address for your power supply. This will be visible at the back of the XFR, on the interface card subplate. For example, MAC Address: ______________________________ 2. Insert the Xantrex XFR ...

Ethernet Communications TM-XR9B-01XN 2–15 Configuring Ethernet Bridge The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface card has an Ethernet Bridge that converts the ethernet packets to serial data signals for processing by the embedded microcontroller. The Ethernet Bridge must be properly configured for serial communi...

Installation and Configuration 2–16 TM-XR9B-01XN Installing and Using RealPort® 1 Background RealPort® software allows you to keep using your existing applications that rely on COM ports and RS-232 links for communication purposes, instead of having to develop TCP/IP based network applications. Inst...

RS-232 Communications TM-XR9B-01XN 2–17 RS-232 Communications RS-232 Connection Use an approved RS-232 connector and null modem cable when connecting the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface to your computer. The RS-232 connector uses the 9 pin mating connector on the rear panel. Figure 2-5 shows the pinouts f...

Installation and Configuration 2–18 TM-XR9B-01XN Baud Rate Selection Serial transmission sends and receives data in bit streams at fixed bit rates. Both the computer and the interface must have the same bit rate setting for proper communication. The default baud rate is 9600. We recommend that you d...

RS-232 Communications TM-XR9B-01XN 2–19 Flow Control Selection Flow control signals regulate data flow for proper communication. To enable or disable the flow control, change the J2 FLW jumper according to Table 2-7 . With flow control enabled, you can use either software or hardware protocols to co...

Installation and Configuration 2–20 TM-XR9B-01XN Remote/Local Operation Remote/Local Mode Startup The power supply can be set to start-up in remote or local mode. To change this setting, the PON REM jumper must be adjusted according to Table 2-9 . You will need to remove the cover to change any jump...

Remote/Local Operation TM-XR9B-01XN 2–21 Remote Mode Operation While in remote mode, use the interface commands to control the output of the power supply from a computer. See “Operation” for a complete list of device-dependent commands available with this interface. From remote mode, change to local...

Installation and Configuration 2–22 TM-XR9B-01XN Local Mode Operation In local mode operation, you set the voltage and current output levels and the OVP trip level with controls located on the front panel. Refer to the operating manual for a description of the functions available at the front panel....

Power Supply Settings TM-XR9B-01XN 2–23 Local Lockout (LLO) Command Use the Local Lockout command to disable the LOCAL button on the power supply front panel. With LLO in effect, you cannot return to local control by pressing the front panel LOCAL switch. You can still return to local mode by sendin...

Installation and Configuration 2–24 TM-XR9B-01XN Additional User Options and Settings You can customize remote operation settings for OVP (over voltage protection) control and TTL shutdown by changing jumper positions on the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface card. Refer to the operating manual for informati...

Additional User Options and Settings TM-XR9B-01XN 2–25 TTL Shutdown Polarity You can use the Shutdown function to disable or enable the supply's output. Disabling the supply using TTL shutdown allows you to make adjustments to the load or to the power supply without shutting down the power supply. W...

Installation and Configuration 2–26 TM-XR9B-01XN User Signals User Lines Connector Auxiliary User Lines connector, located on the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface rear panel, provides several signals to increase your operating control of the supply. These signals are dependent on the operator's design and ...

Installation and Configuration 2–28 TM-XR9B-01XN User Lines Cable Connection Use a standard 8-position telephone jack and data cable to connect to the user line connector. Add a ferrite block to reduce radiated emission. The one inch square ferrite block with built-in housing clip is packaged and sh...

Operation 3–2 TM-XR9B-01XN RS-232 Operation When the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface card is configured for RS-232 you can send and receive data between your power supply and computer, relying on bit serial communication. You can use the computer controller to issue commands to the power supply for progra...

Command Syntax TM-XR9B-01XN 3–3 Command Format and Parameters The device-dependent language for the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface consists of commands and parameters. A command is a one word code which either gives instructions to the interface or asks for information from the interface. A command may b...

Operation 3–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Floating Point Number <float> Variables sent with command parameters are floating point numbers. Table 3-2 defines the structure of floating point numbers for use with the software commands. Table 3-1 Command Parameters Parameter Description Form <current>, <...

Command Syntax TM-XR9B-01XN 3–5 Command Strings If you send more than one command line, separate the commands with a semicolon. The semicolon may be preceded or followed by spaces. Example : Command Terminators Terminators indicate the end of a command string and tell the power supply to execute the...

Operation 3–6 TM-XR9B-01XN Command Summary Use these commands to control the operation of the supply. They are listed here in order of function such as PROGRAMMING, QUERY, CALIBRATION, and STATUS commands. See “Command Reference” on page 3–9 for more detailed information about each command and its u...

Command Reference TM-XR9B-01XN 3–9 Command Reference Table 3-7 Command Reference Command Description ASTS? Asks for the supply’s accumulated status register. The accumulated status register stores any bit that was entered in the status register since the accumulated status query command (ASTS?) was ...

Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers TM-XR9B-01XN 3–17 Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface card uses three separate registers which are always active. They are the accumulated status, status, and fault registers. You can use the status commands sh...

Error Codes TM-XR9B-01XN 3–19 Error Codes If the ERR flag in the accumulated status or fault registers has been activated, an ERR? query will return an error number which corresponds to an event described in the following table. The ERR? query will also clear the ERR bit in the register. Table 3-9 E...

Operation 3–20 TM-XR9B-01XN Troubleshooting Diagnostic LEDs This section describes the diagnostic LEDs found on the Ethernet/RS-232 Interface . Computer Operating Properly (COP) LEDs The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface provides three diagnostic LEDs, located at CR167, CR166, and CR89 on its PCB. Refer to ...

Troubleshooting TM-XR9B-01XN 3–21 Ethernet Mode Troubleshooting Tips Table 3-10 Ethernet Mode Tips Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Actions Cannot establish communication or cannot find XFR on network using the setup program from the CD Instrument is not properly connected to the network Trying to...

Troubleshooting TM-XR9B-01XN 3–23 RS-232 Mode Troubleshooting Tips RS-232 and/or Ethernet Mode Troubleshooting Tips Table 3-11 RS-232 Mode Tips Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Actions Cannot establish communication Using straight through RS-232 cable instead of Null Modem cable Loose cables Baud ...

Voltage Mode Calibration TM-XR9B-01XN 4–3 Voltage Mode Calibration Voltage Calibration Setup 1. Disconnect the load from the power supply which is to be calibrated. 2. Connect a voltmeter across the power supply’s output terminals. Voltage Program Calibration Procedure 1. Set the power supply for ca...

Calibration 4–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Voltage Readback Calibration Procedure 1. Set the power supply for calibration as in Figure 4-1 . 2. Activate calibration mode by sending command CMODE ON or CMODE 1 to the power supply. 3. Send command VRLO; IRLO to the power supply. Wait for the supply to settle. Measu...

Current Mode Calibration TM-XR9B-01XN 4–5 Current Mode Calibration Current Calibration Setup 1. Disconnect the load from the power supply to be calibrated. 2. Connect a shunt across the supply's output terminals. 3. Connect a voltmeter across the shunt. Current Program Calibration Procedure 1. Conne...

Calibration 4–6 TM-XR9B-01XN 7. Program the supply at various levels using the ISET command to confirm that the calibration was successful and that linearity is observed. Refer to the current program accuracy specification in Appendix A . 8. Turn off calibration mode by sending the command CMODE OFF...

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Calibration TM-XR9B-01XN 4–7 Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Calibration We recommend that you perform OVP calibration every six months. Connecting a digital voltmeter as in “Voltage Calibration Setup” is optional. 1. Disconnect all loads from the power supply. 2. Ensure ...

A Specifications The specifications in this section are warranted at 25°C ±5°C unless otherwise specified. All specifications are subject to change without notice. TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM

Specifications A–2 TM-XR9B-01XN Specifications for XFR 1.2kW with Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Installed Table A-1 XFR 1.2kW 7.5 V to 40 V Models 7.5-140 12-100 20-60 35-35 40-30 Program Resolution VoltageCurrentOVP 1.2mV18.3mA1.2mV 3.1mV7.1mA3.1mV 5.1mV4.7mA5.1mV 5.4mV5.4mA5.4mV 6.2mV3.6mA6.2mV Progra...

Specifications A–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Specifications for XFR 2.8kW with Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Installed Table A-3 XFR 2.8kW 7.5 V to 40 V Models 7.5-300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Program Resolution VoltageCurrentOVP 1.2mV11.3mA1.2mV 3.1mV4.3mA3.1mV 5.1mV2.6mA5.1mV 5.1mV13.0mA5.1mV 6.2mV2.2mA6.2mV Prog...

Advanced Ethernet Administration B–2 TM-XR9B-01XN Changing the Root Password For security reason you will want to change the root password immediately. This procedure assumes that you are the root user and that you know the current root password. 1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s I...

Resetting the Configuration to Defaults TM-XR9B-01XN B–3 Resetting the Configuration to Defaults Introduction This procedure will reset the configuration to defaults by using a web browser. This procedure also allows you to back up the configuration which provides a means for restoring it after you ...

Advanced Ethernet Administration B–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Copying the Configuration to and from a Server This procedure shows you how to copy the configuration to a server and to download a configuration from a server. 1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the URL window. 2. When...

Interpreting LED Information TM-XR9B-01XN B–5 Interpreting LED Information Ethernet Bridge LEDs provide information on port activity, diagnostics, and Ethernet activity. Figure B-1 Ethernet Bridge LEDs Table B-1 Ethernet Bridge LEDs Interpretation LED Color Function Interpretation SER Green Indicate...

TM-XR9B-01XN WA–1 Warranty and Product Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XFR 1.2kW and 2.8kW Ethernet/ RS-232 Interface Option . This warranty l...

Warranty and Product Information WA–2 TM-XR9B-01XN Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:• The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user, or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufact...

TM-XR9B-01XN WA–3 Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warran...

Warranty and Product Information WA–4 TM-XR9B-01XN Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is...

Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA1 360 925 5097 Tel direct1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA1 360 925 5143 Fax [email protected] TM-XR9B-01XN Printed in Canada TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page 4 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM