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M370046-06 ixImportant Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii1GPIBOverview - - - - - - - - - - - -

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M370046-06 xiFigure 1-1 GPIB Connector and Pins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2Figure 1-2 Scanning for Instrum

Figuresxii M370046-06Figure 2-29 Saved Session- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25Figure 2-30 Multip

M370046-06 xiiiTable 1-1 GPIB Pin Description (J2)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3Table 2-1 Description of PIN

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1GPIB Chapter 1, “GPIB” provides information and procedures on programming the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply from the GPIB (General

GPIB1-2 M370078-06OverviewThe power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a GPIB interface. Communication over the GPIB interface meet

OverviewM370078-06 1-3Table 1-1 identifies the pin name and describes the pin functions.Table 1-1GPIB Pin Description (J2)Pin # Name Function Note1DIO

GPIB1-4 M370078-06Communication with Your DeviceThis section provides information on selecting the GPIB interface as the communication port used on th

Communication with Your DeviceM370078-06 1-5:7. In the right window, click on Instrument1 and review the device properties. See Figure 1-3.Figure 1-2S

GPIB1-6 M370078-068. Click Communicate with Instrument in the GPIB Explorer toolbar. See Figure 1-3.NI-488.2 Communicator appears. See Figure 1-4. Fig

Communication with Your DeviceM370078-06 1-79. In the Send String box, enter *IDN? and click Query. 10. The String Received window will show the ID st

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2Ethernet (ENET) Chapter 2, “Ethernet (ENET)” provides information and procedures to connect and configure the power supply to the ENET.

Ethernet (ENET)2-2 M370078-06OverviewThis chapter is intended for network administrators responsible for the configuration and maintenance of devices

Basic SectionM370078-06 2-3Figure 2-2Power Supply PlugFigure 2-3RJ-45 PlugTable 2-1Description of PIN on RJ-45 PlugPin# Name Description1 TX+ Transmit

Ethernet (ENET)2-4 M370078-06ENET ConnectorThe XPort® ENET connector is located on the rear panel of the power supply. See Figure 2-5.XPort™ LEDsThe d

Basic SectionM370078-06 2-5Network Topology and ConnectionThe following section describes the network topology for the single computer and single XG p

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Ethernet (ENET)2-6 M370078-06Setting Up the ComputerTo set up the computer:1. Open Explorer on the main computer, go to Control Panel > Network Con

Basic SectionM370078-06 2-73. Click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box and click Properties. See Figure 2-8.The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Prope

Ethernet (ENET)2-8 M370078-064. Click on Use the following IP address option and type the appropriate IP address in the box, or select the Obtain an I

Basic SectionM370078-06 2-9Software InstallationsTo set up the ENET option card, the Lantronix® DeviceInstaller program needs to be installed on your

Ethernet (ENET)2-10 M370078-063. Click Next to begin the installation. The Installation Complete window displays when the installation is finished.6.

Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstallerM370078-06 2-11Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstallerThe DeviceInstaller displays a list of the XG u

Ethernet (ENET)2-12 M370078-06Assigning an IP Address to the Power Supply UnitIf your system is auto-IP configured, the following warning message is d

Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstallerM370078-06 2-132. Click Search to get a list of all the XG devices that can be reached from the network ad

Ethernet (ENET)2-14 M370078-065. In this window, click the Web Configuration tab, which will open a new window. See Figure 2-17.Figure 2-16IP Address

Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstallerM370078-06 2-156. Next to the Address field, click the green Go button.7. You will be prompted for user na

M370078-01 iiAbout XantrexXantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from small mobi

Ethernet (ENET)2-16 M370078-068. At the top of the sidebar menu click Network.See Figure 2-19.Figure 2-18Lantronix XPort® Interface

Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstallerM370078-06 2-179. In the IP Configuration section, click the radio button next to “Use the following IP co

Ethernet (ENET)2-18 M370078-062. Turn the rotary Adjust/Enter control to select the LAn communication port.3. Press the rotary Adjust/Enter control.AD

Terminal ConfigurationM370078-06 2-19Terminal ConfigurationThe terminal program allows for communication with the power supply. To use a terminal prog

Ethernet (ENET)2-20 M370078-062. Click New to create a new connection. The Connection Description window appears. See Figure 2-21. 3. Enter the name o

Terminal ConfigurationM370078-06 2-215. In the Connect using: box, select “TCP/IP (Winsock)”.6. In the Host address box, enter the IP address, obtaine

Ethernet (ENET)2-22 M370078-06The XG-ENET Properties dialog box appears. See Figure 2-25.Figure 2-24ENET Properties WindowFigure 2-25XG-ENET Propertie

Terminal ConfigurationM370078-06 2-233. Click the ASCII Setup button. The ASCII Setup dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 2-26.4. Verify that th

Ethernet (ENET)2-24 M370078-06Figure 2-27Main HyperTerminal WindowFigure 2-28Saving Session

Terminal ConfigurationM370078-06 2-255. Type the name of the session. It is recommended that you include the IP in your naming convention so that it i

M370078-01 iiiProduct Numbers (FGAs)Part Numbers for Rack Mount KitsContact InformationXG6-110 XG60-14XG8-100 XG80-10.5XG12-70 XG100-8.5XG20-42XG150-5

Ethernet (ENET)2-26 M370078-06Advanced SectionThe advanced section describes the setup and connection for various network topologies involving multipl

Advanced SectionM370078-06 2-27To set up for multiple power supplies and two computers:1. Set up your computer as described in “Setting Up the Compute

Ethernet (ENET)2-28 M370078-06There are two HyperTerminal windows for controlling two power supply units. See Figure 2-31.Figure 2-31HyperTerminal Ses

Advanced SectionM370078-06 2-29Figure 2-32 shows a system with two connected devices.Figure 2-32System with Two Connected DevicesImportant:In this sys

Ethernet (ENET)2-30 M370078-06Network Topology 2: ENET and RS-485 Bus Up to 30 units may be connected to the RS-485 bus. The first unit connects to th

Advanced SectionM370078-06 2-31Figure 2-34 shows the HyperTerminal session for the combined configuration which is an ENET and RS-485 network. This fi

2-325. Configure the master power supply which is the unit with the ENET option (power supply #1 in Figure 2-33) by following the instructions in “Sel

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A Troubleshooting Appendix A, “Troubleshooting” provides troubleshooting information for the combined ENET and RS-485 communication and for ENET commu

TroubleshootingA-2 M370078-06Troubleshooting for ENET – RS-485 CommunicationThis section describes specific troubleshooting for the combined ENET – RS

M370078-06 A-3Troubleshooting for ENET CommunicationThis section describes typical troubleshooting for connecting and setting up the ENET communicatio

TroubleshootingA-4 M370078-06The power supply is not responding.The communication port on the power supply unit is not selected properly.The address o

B LinksAppendix B, “Links” provides the Web site links for relevant third party vendors.

LinksB-2 M370078-06LinksLantronix, Inc. Web site www.lantronix.com/index.htmlXPort™ Embedded Device Server www.lantronix.com/products/eds/xport/index.

M370078-01 WA-1Warranty and Product InformationWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. (&q

Warranty and ReturnWA-2 M370078-01What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and th

Warranty and ReturnM370078-01 WA-3ExclusionsIf this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To t

Warranty and ReturnWA-4 M370078-01Return Procedure1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure t

M370078-06 vAbout This ManualPurposeThis Operating Manual provides explanations and procedures for programming the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC

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About This Manualvi M370078-06Conventions UsedThe following conventions are used in this Manual.Related InformationFor related materials on this produ

M370078-06 viiImportant Safety InstructionsWARNING: High Energy and High VoltageExercise caution when using a power supply. High energy levels can be