User Manual

MX-P models - USB, RS-232, GPIB &
MX100TP - comprehensive bus remote
control
To meet a wide variety of needs, the MX100TP adds a comprehensive array
of digital bus interfaces. RS-232, USB, GPIB and LAN (Ethernet) with LXI
support are all provided as standard.
Each of the digital bus interfaces provides full control of voltage, current,
output on/off and set-up, plus read-back of voltage, current and status. The
interfaces are at ground potential and are opto-isolated from the output
terminals.
The GPIB interface is compliant with IEEE-488.1 and
IEEE-488.2. Currently GPIB remains the most widely
used interface for system applications.
An RS-232/RS-423 interface is provided for use with
legacy systems. This type of serial interface remains
in common useage and is perfectly satisfactory for
the control of power supplies because data speed is not an issue.
USB provides a simple and convenient means of
connection to a PC and is particularly appropriate for
small system use. A USB driver is provided which
supports Windows 2000 and above including Win 8.
The LAN interface uses a standard 10/100 base-T
Ethernet hardware connection with ICMP and TCP/
IP Protocol for connection to a Local Area Network
or direct connection to a single PC. This interface supports LXI and is highly
appropriate for system use because of its scalable nature and low cost
interconnection.
The LAN interface is LXI compliant.
LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) is the next-
generation, LAN-based modular architecture standard
for automated test systems managed by the LXI
Consortium, and is expected to become the successor
to GPIB in many systems.
For more information on LXI and how it replaces GPIB, or operates along
side it, go to: www.aimtti.com/go/lxi
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows is included. This provides support for common
high-level applications such as LabView*, LabWindows*, and HP/Agilent
VEE*.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
HPVEE (now Agilent VEE) is a trademark of Agilent Technologies.
* Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
Rear output terminals
Power and sense terminals are duplicated on the rear panel for rack mount
applications or other situations where rear connection is more appropriate.
On/Off Synchronism and Sequencing
A unique capability of the product
is synchronous on/off switching and
programmable on/off sequencing.
Many circuits can be damaged if one voltage
rail is present without the other, or if voltage rails are not applied in the
correct order.
In addition to the individual output on/off buttons of the MX100T, there
are further buttons for Multi-On and Multi-Off.
By default these turn all three outputs on or off simultaneously, but they
can also be set to operate any combination of outputs in a user defined
sequence with delays between 10 milliseconds and 20 seconds.
The Multi-On button is slightly recessed to avoid the possibility of it being
pressed accidentally.
Multi-output Linked Memories
In addition to the individual memories for each output, 50 further
memories are provided that store settings for all three outputs together.
Advanced Functions are accessed using the Menu key.
Bench or rack mounting
The MX100T is housed in a compact case that uses minimum bench space.
It is half-rack width by 3U high and a rack kit capable of mounting one or
two units is available as an option. Front input ventilation ensures that no
additional space is needed top or bottom.
On the -P version, output and remote sense terminals are mounted both
on the front and rear panels.