9800 Series Programmable AC Power Source Models: 9801, 9803, 9805 USER MANUAL
Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power to this instrument: Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual. Apply all the listed safety precautions. Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage.
Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument. You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than the instrument's category rating to maintain the instrument's category rating. Failure to do so will lower the category rating of the measuring system. Electrical Power This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment.
Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finelydivided particulates. The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do not operate the instrument In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or finely-divided particulates. In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument's specifications.
Clean the instrument only as instructed Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives, lubricants, solvents, acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth or as instructed in this manual. Not for critical applications This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a life-support device or system.
Fuse replacement Fuse replacement must be done by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the instrument's fuse requirements and safe replacement procedures. Disconnect the instrument from the power line before replacing fuses. Replace fuses only with new fuses of the fuse types, voltage ratings, and current ratings specified in this manual or on the back of the instrument. Failure to do so may damage the instrument, lead to a safety hazard, or cause a fire.
For continued safe use of the instrument Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument. Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument. Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected probe, or connected test lead. Do not move the instrument when a probe is connected to a circuit being tested.
Compliance Statements Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
CE Declaration of Conformity The power supply meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards.
Safety Symbols Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to instrument. Electric Shock hazard On (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument. Off (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument.
Table of Contents Safety Summary ...................................................................................................i Compliance Statements ............................................................................................................. vii Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................ ix 1 General Information ...........................................................................
Setting Phase Angle .............................................................................................................. 24 3.3 SYSTEM Menu ................................................................................................................ 25 Restore Factory Default Settings ........................................................................................... 25 Configure Power-On Settings ........................................................................................
5 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................... 47 General .................................................................................................................................. 47 Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 48 6 Specifications .............................................................................................
1 General Information 1.1 Product Overview The B&K Precision 9800 series are high performance AC power sources with the capability of producing up to 300 VAC at maximum power output of 300 VA, 750 VA or 1500 VA (depending on the model). These instruments are equipped with powerful features such as list mode, sweep mode, power line disturbance (PLD) simulation, and dimmer output simulation.
contact B&K Precision. 1.3 Product Dimensions 9801 The 9801 power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch half rackmount (optional IT-E151 rackmount kit) and is of 2U size.
Figure 3 – Side View 9803 and 9805 The 9803 and 9805 power supplies are designed to fit into a standard 19-inch rackmount and is of 3U size.
Figure 5 - Side View 1.
2 1 3 5 Figure 7 – Front Panel 9803 & 9805 4 Front Panel Description 1 VFD display 2 Power On/Off switch 3 Numeric keypad 7: Sweep – Configure and enable the sweep function settings 8: List – Configure and enable the list function 9: *Dimmer – Configure the dimmer output simulation settings 4 AC output socket(s) 5 Rotary knob Recall Local button Set the instrument back to local mode. Shift button Enables access to secondary functions of some buttons. Esc button Used to exit menu settings.
Enter On/Off Enter / Trigger button Used to confirm setting/parameter changes or to send a trigger manually. On/Off / Lock button Controls the output state or locks the front panel button. Navigation arrow keys 1.
Rear Panel Description 1 LAN Interface 2 RS-232 Interface 3 USB Interface 4 BNC Interface Terminal Used for external trigger and other functionality (see External BNC section) 5 AC Output Terminal 6 Cooling Fans 7 AC Input 8 Fuse Box 9 GPIB Interface 10 System Bus (not used) 11 Line Voltage Selector 1.6 Display Overview OFF Rmt 300.0V 0.0 0 W 1 SQR Error Trig Prot Auto * Shift 0.0mA 500 PF = 0.000 0.
Display Description 1 Programmed/Measured Voltage 2 Measured Power Output 3 Settings Display 4 Measured Current 5 Output ON timer 6 Programmed Frequency OFF Indicates output is disabled Rmt Indicates remote mode SQR Indicates service request Error Indicates an error has occurred Trig Indicates waiting for trigger (for list operation) Prot Indicates protection trip for over voltage or over temperature Auto Indicates power supply is in auto range * Indicates dimmer function is enabl
2 Getting Started Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and follow the instructions in this chapter. 2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements Input Power This instrument has the following input power requirements: 9801 AC Voltage: 110 V ± 10% or 220 V ± 10 % Frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz 9803 and 9805 AC Voltage: 110 V ± 10% or 220 V ± 10 % Frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz Use the line voltage selector on the bottom of the 9801 to set the input voltage of the instrument between 110 V and 220 V.
Use the line voltage selector on the rear panel of the 9803 and 9805 to set the input voltage of the instrument between 110 V and 220 V. 110 V or 220 V selector 110 Figure 12 - Line Voltage Selector Location 9803/9805 When changing the line voltage of the instrument, be sure to verify the fuse installed BEFORE powering ON the instrument. Failure to do so will damage the instrument and void its warranty. Refer to the Fuse Requirements section for details on changing the fuse.
three-conductor type with the correct pin connected to earth ground to prevent electric shock. Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord, including the extension line, is compatible with the rated voltage/current and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply. Once verified, connect the cable firmly.
Fuse Replacement Follow the steps below to replace or check the fuse: 9801 1. Disconnect the AC input power cord. 2. Locate the fuse box in the rear panel, beneath the AC input receptacle. 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, insert the blade into the fuse box slit to pull and slide out the fuse box as indicated below. 4. Pull out the fuse inside to check and/or replace (if necessary) for the desired line voltage operation. 5. Insert the fuse in the same location. 6.
Figure 14 - Removing top cover 3. Remove the top cover of the power supply.
4. Locate the two fuse holders inside the power supply which are close to the AC input receptacle (rear panel) as shown in the image below: REAR PANEL Fuse FRONT PANEL Figure 15 - Fuse Location 5. Remove both fuses inside unit to check and/or replace according to the desired line voltage operation (Refer to Table 1 – AC Input Fuse Table). 6. Insert the fuses in the same location. 7. The fuses will now be locked and secured. 8.
2.2 Input Connections For Models 9803 and 9805 only Please follow the steps below in to create a reliable and proper AC input connection, and refer to reference setup. Check both ends of the power cord are disconnected from everything before connecting it to the AC input terminal. DO NOT make a connection if one end of the power cord is connected to a live circuit.
Step 1: Remove the two screws of the AC input terminal cover. Step 2: Slide the unterminated AC power cord through the hole of the AC input terminal cover. Step 3: Place the three wire ends of the power cord to the correct terminals. Refer to below for reference. Securely tighten each wire to the terminals with the screwdriver. Step 4: Place the AC input terminal cover over the input terminal and secure the two screws.
Before connecting wires to the output terminals, turn OFF the power supply to avoid damage to the instrument and the device under test (DUT). For safety, load wires must have a wire gauge size large enough to prevent overheating when the power supply operates at maximum short circuit output current. SHOCK HAZARD Hazardous voltages may exist at the outputs and the load connections when using this power supply.
9803 and 9805 The 9803 and 9805 has a rear AC output terminal that is also isolated from the AC power input of the instrument. The connector is protected by an AC output terminal cover. Please follow the steps below to make a secure connection to the output terminal. Figure 21 - Rear Panel Terminal Block Connection Step 1: Remove the screws attached to the AC output terminal cover. Step 2: Slide the wires (not supplied) through the hole of the AC output terminal cover.
safety, load wires must have a wire gauge size large enough to prevent overheating when the power supply operates at maximum short circuit output current. Ensure the voltage selector is in the proper location (110V or 220V), failing to do so will result in damage to the DUT and/or power supply. SHOCK HAZARD Hazardous voltages may exist at the outputs and the load connections when using this power supply.
System Selftest . . . . .. If the EEPROM was damaged or the latest operation data in the EEPROM was lost, the VFD will highlight the “Error” indicator. Accessing the “Info” menu will give detailed error information. If self-test passes, VFD will display: OFF Auto 300.0V 0.0 0 W 0.0mA 500 PF = 0.000 0.1 s Self-test Errors If any errors occur during power up, please contact B&K Precision.
6. (Optional) You may also verify the output voltage and frequency by connecting the (L) and (N) terminals on the rear panel to an external multi-meter or an oscilloscope. Under normal operation, the measured value will be equal to or within the entered voltage and frequency value. 7. Ensure that the voltage can be adjusted from zero to the full rated output of the unit and verify the full frequency range is within specifications.
3 Front Panel Operation 3.1 Menu Options All settings and parameters can be configured from the menu of the power supply. To access the menu, press (Shift) and press (Menu) .
3. When the desired menu section is blinking, press 4. Below is the display when SYSTEM is selected. Enter to access its menu settings. SYSTEM In it Power- On Powe r-On 5. The selected item will be blinking. Use keys to move through the menu items. When there is a on the right side of the display, that means there are more menu items available to select from. Similarly, a will appear on the left side of the display when there are menu items to the left. Use the select the desired menu item.
Output Range The AC sources will allow the user to select between High range and Auto range. For example, the 9801 voltage, current and apparent power in the High range are 300V/1.5A/300VA and 150V/3A/300VA in the low range. While all the models of the 9800 series have the same output voltage range, the output current range varies based on the unit’s specifications. The user can choose the current range according to their specific requirements and those of the power units.
function is widely used for startup and shutdown current impact tests and various rectifier performance tests. When the (Shift) and (Phase) button are pressed, the following screen will be shown. OFF Auto 300.0V S tart 0.0mA 50.0 Phase = 90.0° 0.1 s Use the numeric keys to set the start phase angle and press setting. The following screen will be shown next. Enter to confirm the start phase OFF Auto 300.0V S top 0.0mA 50.0 Phase = 0.0° 0.
Restoring the instrument to factory default will change all current instrument settings back to their default values. 1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Init and press Enter . 2. There are two options: Esc – This option will exit the menu. Enter – The instrument will return to the main display and all settings are now restored back to factory default. The table below lists some of the factory default settings.
Configure Power-On Settings The initial power-on settings of the power supply can be configured to either the default settings or the settings stored in data bank 0. Follow the steps below to configure this option: 1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Power-On and press Enter . 2. There are two options: Rst – Factory Default settings. Sav0(Def) – Settings stored in data bank 0 (See Save Settings). 3. Select the settings you want during power up, and press 4.
Configure Trigger Source The trigger function is used to initiate a program in list mode. The trigger source can be set so that users can send a trigger from the front panel or through a remote command via remote interface. Follow the below steps to configure the trigger mode: 1. From the SYSTEM menu, browse and select Trigger and press Enter . 2. There are two options: Manual(Def) – Manual trigger. Front panel trigger button is used to send a trigger (press (Shift) and (Trigger) Enter to send trigger).
4. Use to select between each serial settings, and use settings. 5. Below lists the options that can be changed for each setting: Baudrate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: N (None), E (Even), O (Odd) Stop bit: 1, 2 to change the Note: The default is 9600, 8, N, 1 6. All serial settings must match with the settings configured on the PC in order for communication to link successfully. USBTMC A USB Type A to Type B cable (i.e.
4. Use to select between each LAN setting, and use the numeric keypad to change the settings. Press Enter to confirm setting changes 5. Below list the options that can be changed for each setting: Gateway: 000.000.000.000 IP: 000.000.000.000 Mask: 000.000.000.000 Socket Port: XXXXX 6. All LAN settings must match with the settings configured on the PC in order for communication to link successfully. 7. Press several times to exit the menu. GPIB (9803 & 9805 only) 1.
Recall Settings 1. Press the Recall button. Notice the button will be illuminated and the cursor on the display will disappear. This indicates Recall mode. Instrument settings can only be recalled when the instrument enters this mode. 2. Use the keypad to enter the memory location you want to recall. Enter a data bank number between 0 and 9. 3. Once entered, the saved settings at the location will be immediately recalled.
Minimum Voltage Limit Follow the steps below to configure the Volt-Min setting: 1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Volt-Min and press Enter . 2. On the following screen, enter a voltage setting between 0.0 V to 300.0 V. Then press Enter to confirm. Please note, this setting will set the minimum (lower) voltage limit. 3. To exit the menu at any time, press twice. Maximum Voltage Limit Follow the steps below to configure the Volt-Max setting: 1.
Current Protection The power supply features RMS and peak current protection. When the RMS protection current is set, the unit will monitor the RMS continuous current and it will shut off the output if the load continuously exceeds the set current. When the peak protection current is set, the unit will monitor the peak current so that it will shut off the output if the load exceeds the set current briefly.
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select BNC-Set and press Enter . 2. On the following screen, select between I-Trigger, I-Ri, O-Sync, or O-On. Then press Enter to confirm. - I-Trigger: Select this option to configure the BNC port as an input trigger to start or stop a list. Note: In order to externally trigger a list, List-Set option in the CONFIG menu must be set to Trigger. See “Configure List Setting” for details. By default, the BNC port has an open-circuit voltage of 5 VDC.
Figure 23 - Rear Panel BNC Output Control The External BNC port is used as a soft output control. However, it does not disable the main AC output control, which can be switched by pressing the On/Off button. Thus, when not using the external BNC to control the output state, ensure that On/Off is pressed to disable the output. The On/Off button’s backlight LED will turn off.
dimming. Below is an illustration of a leading and trailing edge dimmer: 135° 180° 270° 0° 360° 360° 90° 90° 0° 90° 315° 45° 90° Leading Edge Dimming at 90° 45° Trailing Edge Dimming at 45° Figure 24 – Leading and Trailing Edge Dimming The dimmer feature can be used for many test applications such as motor control (fan speed control, etc.) and lighting (LEDs, incandescent, etc.). Follow the steps below to configure the dimmer function setting: 1.
total of 100 steps can be configured for each sequence, and a total of 10 sequences are available for storage. With List mode enabled, the AC waveform sequences with various ranges can be generated. The power line disturbance (PLD) waveforms may also be added, as required, to simulate fluctuation of network voltages and evaluate the result of a unit under such situation. There are three steps to set up for programming and running a list program (in order): 1. Configure List setting 2.
- Trigger – selecting this option will allow a trigger signal to start a list. 3. To exit the menu at any time, press twice. Edit List File Each list can store from 1 to 100 steps and can be set to repeat from 1 to 1000 times. To access the edit list menu, press (Shift) and press “List” (“8”). Now select the “Edit” option and press Enter . Each step’s parameters contain a voltage, frequency, width (time to hold the step), slope, and PLD settings.
Setting PLD Parameters SD State – This enables or disables the PLD simulation. Enable it to include PLD in the list step. SD Continue – This selects whether to create the PLD continuously or not. If SD State is enabled, this should be set to Yes so that it will simulate the PLD. Note: The programmed PLD will output continuously in intervals of 100 ms. If the step dwell time reaches before the 100 ms interval, the power supply will output the next step immediately and skip the step’s PLD simulation.
Note: The simulated PLD will output at the same frequency as the step frequency. Recall and Run Program Once the program is configured and stored into memory, they can be recalled and triggered to run. Recall Program Follow the steps below to recall a stored program from memory: 1. From the LIST menu (press (Shift) and press “List” (“8”)), use the arrow keys to select Recall and press Enter . The display will say RECALL LIST with the prompt Recall List = 0. 2.
3. Once triggered, the Trig indicator will disappear and the Enter key will begin to blink. 4. If the output is not enabled, press the On/Off key to enable (ON) the output and allow the list to run. 5. When the program ends, the reappear again. Enter will stop blinking and the Trig indicator will Note: If the Trigger Source is configured to BUS, use the remote command for sending triggers over any of the remote interface available. Refer to the programming manual for details.
Parameter Step Count List Repeat Step 0 Voltage Step 0 Frequency Step 0 Slope Dwell Units Step 0 Dwell SD State SD Continue SD Step 0 Voltage SD Step 0 Site SD Step 0 Time List Save Save data bank Input 1 Any 10.0 V 50.0 Hz 0.0 s Second 1 Enable Yes 0.0 V 3.0 ms 2.0 ms Yes 0 Once the list is saved to the desired memory bank, recall and run the program list by choosing the correct memory location (please see the “Recall and Run Program” for further details). 3.
Note: If range is set to Auto and the sweep profile goes over or below 150 V, there will be a 50 ms delay during that instance in which the instrument will output 0 V. This delay is required for the instrument to switch ranges. Below are some examples of the type of sweep that can be setup and output from the power supply. Voltage Sweep Frequency Sweep Voltage and Frequency Sweep There are two steps to set up a sweep output (in order): 1. Edit Sweep File 2.
0-9) Note: The sweep function will step through all of the voltage steps at the first frequency, then step through the voltages for the next step frequency until the sweep is complete. Recall and Run Sweep Once the sweep file is configured and stored into memory, it can be recalled. Recall Sweep Follow the steps below to recall a stored sweep file from memory: 1. From the SWEEP menu (press (Shift) and press “7” (“Sweep”)), use the arrow keys to Enter .
3.8 Measured Power Output and Settings Display By default, the front panel displays the real power measured in watts (W) and at the same time displays the power factor (PF). However, the power supply can also display the apparent power in Volt-Ampere (VA) along with the peak current (A pk). The user can toggle between the parameters simultaneously displayed: W and PF, and VA and A pk by pressing the button. 3.
RS-232 For RS-232 connectivity, refer to the diagram below for pin out information. The RS-232 is labeled in the rear panel and it is a female DB-9 interface. To select this interface to communicate with the unit, please see Communication Setup. 5 4 9 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 8 2 7 1 6 Description TXD, Transmit Data RXD, Receive Data GND CTS, clear transfer RTS, ready to transfer - A straight pin-to-pin DB9 female to DB9 male serial cable is required for using the RS-232 interface.
1. From the Config menu, select Communication then press . 2. Use the keys to select the GPIB option then press . 3. Configure the GPIB Communication Address to which the power supply will be assigned. Use the rotary numeric keypad keys or rotary knob to enter an Address value from 1-31 then press . 4. Make sure the address assigned to the power supply unit matches the address the data commands are being sent to. 4.
This may be that the set voltage and/or frequency is outside of the set limits in the menu settings. Refer to the voltage limits section under “Voltage Limits” or frequency limits under “Frequency Limits” to verify and configure these limits. Q: Why does my output waveform look cut off and distorted on my oscilloscope? - Check to see if the dimmer function is enabled. If it is, it is likely the result of the phase being cut, which results in a distorted waveform. This also leads to less RMS voltage.
6 Specifications Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 25 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model 9801 9803 9805 8 A max. 0.5 (typical) Single 110 / 220 VAC ± 10% 47 – 63 Hz 15 A max 0.7 (typical) 30 A max 0.7 (typical) AC Input Phase Voltage Frequency Current Power Factor AC Output Max.
Power(W) Accuracy (47 – 65 Hz) Range Frequency Resolution Power Factor Accuracy Range Resolution Accuracy Resolution Low: ± (0.2% + 0.05 W) / Mid: ± (0.2% + 0.5 W) / High: ± (0.2% + 2 W) 45 – 500 Hz ± 0.1 Hz (45 – 99.9Hz) ± 1 Hz (100 – 500 Hz) ± 0.1 Hz 0.000 – 1.000 0.001 True Power (W) / Apparent Power (VA) Low: 0.01 VA / Mid: 0.1 VA / High: 1 VA Apparent Power Accuracy Voltage (rms) x Current (rms) (VA) Temperature Coefficient ± 0.
SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at www.bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Non-Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at www.bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase. B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.
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