Datasheet

Bench and System use
The New PL-P series includes all of the manual control features of the New PL
series, but adds comprehensive remote control facilities.
The ultra-compact rack-modular sizing makes it ideally suited to rack mounted
system applications, while its user-friendly manual controls are retained for bench
top applications.
Rear Power Terminals
Power and sense terminals are duplicated on the rear panel for rack mount
applications or other situations where rear connection is more appropriate.
Digital Remote Control
To meet the varying needs of today’s engineers, a comprehensive array of
interfaces is provided. RS-232, USB and LAN (Ethernet) with LXI support are
provided as standard. An additional GPIB interface is also optionally available.
Each of the digital bus interfaces provides full control of voltage, current, and
output on/off, plus read-back of voltage, current and status. The interfaces are at
ground potential and are opto-isolated from the output terminals.
RS-232
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
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, XP and Vista.
LAN-Ethernet with LXI
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 the most appropriate
for larger system use because of its scalable nature.
LXI Compliance
The LAN interface is compliant with LXI-C. 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.tti-test.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*.
GPIB (option G)
Further versions of the products, available from 2009, are fitted with a GPIB (IEEE-
488) interface in addition to USB, RS232 and LAN.
New PL-P Series - comprehensive remote control facilities
New PL-P Additional Facilities
From the front, New PL-P models are identical to standard New PL models and
retain all of their manual control features. On the dual output versions, a single
digital interface controls both outputs.
The rear panel carries RS-232, USB and LAN (Ethernet) connectors, together
with analog in and out, remote on/off control*, and duplicate output and sense
terminals. All models can be additionally fitted with a GPIB interface (option G
- factory fit only, available in 2009).
* Note: analog in/out and remote on/off are not fitted to the dual output versions.
Analog Remote Control
Single output PL-P units include analog voltage control of
voltage and current (non-isolated). Analog control outputs
are also incorporated to enable easy parallel connection of
multiple units in a master-slave configuration.
Terminals for remote on/off control are also provided.
Rack Mounting
Up to four single output units can be fitted
into one rack width.
Alternatively, any combination of singles
and duals can be used - as in the example
shown.
The TTi RM450 rack mount (shown) is 4U
high and incorporates limited ventilation
space above and below the power
supplies. Blanking plates are provided for
unused positions.
New PL-P Series
Interfacing to every application