RIGOL User’s Guide DP1308A Programmable Linear DC Power Supply May 2009 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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RIGOL Safety Notices Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, do use the instrument specified by this user’s guide only. Use Proper Power Cord. Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country could be used. Ground the Instrument. The instrument is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord.
RIGOL Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. In order to prevent the performance of the device from influencing by dust or water in air, please keep the surface of device clean and dry. User’s Guide for DP1308A Handling Safety Please handle with care during transporting to avoid damages to buttons, and knobs or interfaces as well as other parts on the panel resulting from the falling from your hand.
RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this Guide. These terms may appear in this manual: ! WARNING Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
RIGOL DP1308A Overview DP1308A programmable linear DC power supply is designed with high performance and 80W triple-output. It has clear user interface, excellent specifications and multiple standard interfaces, which can meet diversified testing demands. Main Features: 4.
RIGOL Structure of This Document Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces you the panels and display interface of DP1308A as well as some considerations when first use. Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter gives detailed information on function and operating methods about each button of the front panel. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some methods to help you solve the problems during operations.
RIGOL Contents Safety Notices ...................................................................................... II DP1308A Overview ....................................................................................... V Chapter 1 Quick Start ............................................................................ 1-1 General Inspection .................................................................................... 1-2 Front/Rear Panels and User Interface.....................................
RIGOL Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 5-3 Appendix D: Contact RIGOL ....................................................................... 5-4 Index ...........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces you the panels and display interface of DP1308A as well as some considerations when first use. From this part, you can learn how to use this instrument quickly and correctly.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start General Inspection Please inspect your new DP1308A programmable linear DC power supply according to the following steps: 1． Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front/Rear Panels and User Interface Front Panel ① ② Programmable DC Power Supply V A mA mV ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ Figure 1-1 Front panel overview ① LCD Display user interface ② Parameters area ③ Power button Turn on (or off) the instrument ④ USB Host port Connect with external USB device as a “main equipment” ⑤ Menu softkey With different functions in different menus.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL area 1. through waveform Store/Recall: Store and recall the settings of instrument and files Timer: Enable timing output Utility: Set up system configuration Track: Enable track function Help: System online help Button Indicator The indicator lights when press the button to start-up the instrument. On/Off The corresponding button light will go on if turn on a channel. Wave Disp The button light will go on if enable waveform display.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Rear Panel ③ ④ 0 11 5 23 0 ② 10 ① 220 GPIB LXI Class C Non Auto-MDIX FUSE: T2.5A 250V ⑤ ⑥ T2A 100V +/-10% 115V +/-10% LINE 220V +/-10% 230V +/-10% 40 ⑦ HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER UNLESS BY SPECIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: MAINTAIN GROUND TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK RIGOL Technologies, Inc. MADE IN CHINA ⑧ Figure 1-2 Rear panel overview ① GPIB Port Conform to IEEE 488.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL User Interface ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ 21 22 24 23 Figure 1-3 User interface of DP1308A ① Channel output state ⑬ Output voltage ② Channel mark ⑭ Output current ③ Selected channel* ⑮ Output power ④ Constant voltage output ⑯ O.V.P input box ⑤ LAN connecting ⑰ O.C.P input box ⑥ Keylock ⑱ Operation menu ⑦ Self-test failed ⑲ Timing output mark ⑧ O.T.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL First Use DP1308A Before operating, please do perform necessary inspections to ensure the instrument is in a good position to work normally. Power Requirement Four types of AC power within 50Hz-60Hz of frequency are provided by DP1308A: 100V, 115V, 220V, 230V. You can choose an appropriate input power as required through switching the “Power Voltage Selector” on the rear panel.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Output Inspection In virtue of this function, the instrument enables to respond to front panel correctly and output rated value. The inspections are mainly centered on the voltage output on the occasion of no loads for each channel and the current output when short circuit. 1. Channel selection and output switch Choose an appropriate output channel using selection buttons. The selected channel will be highlighted on screen.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL (3) Inspect the voltage function of +6V channel; Press +6V button and the corresponding On/Off button, the channel will be in constant voltage output state after On/Off button light goes on, then check whether the “voltage” can be adjusted from 0 to the maximum rated value(6.3V). See the “Parameter Input” section in chapter 2.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Press the corresponding On/Off button of +25V channel; After On/Off button light goes on, check whether the “current” can be adjusted from 0 to the maximum rated value (1.05A). (5) Inspect the current function of -25V channel.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Display Modes DP1308A provides four display modes: general display mode, focus display mode, general waveform display mode and focus waveform display mode. The output current and voltage can be displayed in waveforms by DP1308A, for the details , please see general waveform display mode (Figure 1-7) and focus waveform display mode (Figure 1-8). The Wave Disp button light will go on regardless of which waveform display mode is active until this function is disabled. 1.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 3. General waveform display mode Press Wave Disp button in general display mode or press in focus waveform display mode to enter into general waveform display mode. The state of Wave Disp button light varies with channel display mode. The waveforms from all three channels could be displayed simultaneously in this mode. Figure 1-7 General waveform display mode 4.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter gives detailed information on function and operating methods about each button on the front panel, among them, you will learn more about DP1308A and make primary work.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Parameter Input DP1308A has two methods to input parameters: dialog box input and direct input (modify). Parameters can be inputted by the digital keyboard and unit key (direction key). Figure 2-1 Digital keyboard and unit key (direction key) 1.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE A long press on up or down direction key may change the setting value of current or voltage quickly and linearly; if on left or right direction, the position of the cursor could be moved quickly. While inputting the file name, the position of the cursor can be moved quickly If press direction keys for long time.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Constant Voltage Output DP1308A provides two kinds of output mode for each channel including Constant Voltage Output (CV) and Constant Current Output (CC), which is depends on the specified voltage and current as well as the loads carried by the instrument. The instrument will not output voltage or current beyond setting value. In CV mode, the output voltage equals to the specified value and the output current equals to the specified value in CC mode.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 4. Set the current Press Curr and set the current to 5 A. Figure 2-3 Set the current 5. Connect the output lead Connect the output terminal of+6V as the following figure: Figure 2-4 Connect the terminal of +6V CAUTION ! Wrong connection may lead damages to the instrument or the equipment connected to. 6. Turn on the output Press the On/Off button below +6V button, and which will be lightened during the output until you press again.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE In CV state, the instrument will switch to the CC state in terms of the preset setting value of the current automatically if the output current exceeds the setting value resulting from the decrease of load, meanwhile, the output voltage will decrease pro rata. To resume CV state, increase the load or the current setting value. 7. O.V.P* In channel output mode, press O.V.P to enter into the setting menu, at present, the cursor is flashing in O.V.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 8. O.C.P* In channel output mode, press O.C.P to enter into the setting state, at present, the cursor is flashing in O.C.P current input box, here, you can input needed current value using number keyboard and then press O.C.P to enable (or disable) O.C.P protection. If the parameters of O.C.P have already been set, press O.C.P to directly enable (or disable) O.C.P protection. Figure 2-6 Set O.C.P NOTE If channel output is disabled, the O.C.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Constant Current Output For example: Choose the +6V channel; set the voltage to 6V, the current to 5A and the load to 1Ω separately. Because 6V/1Ω=6A>5A and 5A× 1Ω＝5V<6V, so the Constant Current Output of the channel is 5A, 5V. Operation Steps: 1. Power on Press to start-up the instrument. 2. Choose the Channel Press +6V to enable +6V channel, at present, the channel is highlighted on the screen (in breath state). 3.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Figure 2-8 Set the current 5. Connect the output lead Connect the output terminal of+6V as the following figure: Figure 2-9 Connect the terminal of +6V ! CAUTION Wrong connection may lead damages to the instrument or the equipment connected to. 6. Turn on the output Press the On/Off button below +6V button and which will be lightened during the output until you press again.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE In CC state, the instrument will switch to the CV state in terms of the preset setting value of the voltage automatically if the output voltage exceeds the setting value resulting from the increase of load, meanwhile, the output current will decrease pro rata. To resume CC state, decrease the load or increase the voltage setting value. 7. O.V.P* In channel output mode, press O.V.P to enter into the setting state, at present, the cursor is flashing in O.V.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 8. O.C.P* In channel output mode, press O.C.P to enter into the setting state, at present, the cursor is flashing in O.C.P current input box, here, you can input needed current value using number keyboard and then press O.C.P to enable (or disable) O.C.P protection. If the parameters of O.C.P has already been set, press O.C.P to directly enable (or disable) O.C.P protection. Figure 2-11 Set O.C.P NOTE If channel output is disabled, the O.C.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Timing Output Press Timer to enable the timing output of current channel, at this moment, the button light goes on and a “Clock” icon and the corresponding timing parameters are shown on the screen. See the figure below. The instrument will start output after you turn on the current channel until finishing all timing outputs. (at the same time, the light of Timer button goes out.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To change the voltage, current or the time that has been set, press Utility to enter the “TimerSet” menu. NOTE If the timing output is enabled on a channel, of which Volt and Curr values can’t be set. Timing Output can not be used if tracking function of +25V (-25V) channel is active.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Multiplexed Output Typically, all three channels of DP1308A enable to output synchronously, and each of them could be controlled independently. Operation Steps: 1. Power on Press to start-up the instrument. 2. Choose and set channels Press the channel selection button to choose the channel required to output, then separately set the voltage and current for each of them. 3.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 6. How to output 0V~50V power* DP1308A can output 0V~50V power by connecting +25V channel in series with -25V channel, see the figure below. +25V -25V Figure 2-15 Connect +25V and -25V channel in series NOTE* When +25V channel is connecting with -25V channel in series, the output voltage is the sum of the two channels’ output voltage, while the output current may be one of the two channels’ output current.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Tracking Output The ± 25V channel provides tracking output function, which denotes that the voltage of a channel can vary with the one of another channel. Select a channel such as +25V, and then press Track, at present, the button lights and a track icon tracking mode.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE *: Track function is only available for the voltage setting value but has nothing to do with the output value. The voltage of channel under tracking varies with the value of channel to be tracked only when both channels are in CV state. Track function is forbidden when “Timing Output” of +25V (-25V) channel is active. The voltage of channel under tracking can not be set manually when track function is enabled.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Save and Recall DP1308A supports two types of document storage ways: U disc storage and local storage. Among the internal memory, 4 groups of settings could be saved or recalled and more settings are available for USB device. Press Store/Recall to enter the Save and Recall interface (the button is light). To exist, press this button again. See as figure 2-18.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Figure 2-19 Input interface of the file name Table 2-2 Explanations of file name input menu Menu Explanations Input Method Chinese or English Focus Cursor Shift cursor among the input box of file name, virtual keyboard and Chinese show box ABC(abc) Switch capital and lower case. If display “ABC”, lowercase letter and pinyin could be inputted. If display “abc”, capital letter could be inputted.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL (3) Save the file Press Save to save the file as the specified name and finish editing. 2. English Input Press InType and select “En” to enter the English input interface as the figure below. Take file name “newfile” as an example: Figure 2-20 English Input (1) Input “newfile” Select character “n” in soft keyboard using direction keys and press OK to input, then, input “newfile” in the same way.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Set up the Utility Press Utility (the light is on) to enter the utility interface as the figure below.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I/O Setting DP1308A provides LAN, USB and GPIB three interfaces for communication; you can set and review the related parameters through setting interface. 1. LAN Press I/O → LAN, enter the following interface.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Figure 2-23 Recall the default setting of LAN 2. USB Press I/O → USB, enter the following interface. This option shows the ID information about USB device with setup-free. Figure 2-24 USB ID information 3. GPIB Press I/O → GPIB, enter the following interface. The range of GPIB address is 1~30. See the figure below, directly input the desired address by number keyboard and then press OK to save.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL System Setting Press to enter the system setting menu, which including language, power-on and brightness, information. over-temperature protection, beeper, self-test and system Figure 2-26 System settings 1. Language Setting Press Language to enter the setting interface of system language. The optional languages are “Chinese” and “English”. 2. PowerOn Setting Press PowerOn to enter the setting interface. The optional settings are “Default” and “Last”.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 4. RIGOL Over-temperature Protection Setting Press O.T.P to enter the over-temperature protection setting interface. The over-temperature protection includes two grades. Users can turn ON or OFF the first-grade protection. A mark will appear at the Status Bar when the protection is turned on, see as follow: Figure 2-28 Over-temperature Protection Settings The second-grade protection is a mandatory protection which is always on. 5.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 6. SelfTest Press SelfTest to enter the following interface. Users can perform self-test and view its result. If do not carry out self-test, the display is the results when power on. Figure 2-30 Self-Test menu Figure 2-31 View Self-Test Result 7. View System Information Press Sysinfo to view the Model, Serial Number, Hardware Version, Logic Version and Software Version of the instrument.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Calibrate Before enter the calibration interface, correct password must be input. The instrument has been calibrated before leaving factory. Figure 2-33 Input interface of calibration code NOTE Please do not calibrate privately without permission. For calibration help, please refer to “DP1308A Service Guide” or contact RIGOL technical support.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Timer Setting In timer setting interface, you can set user-defined voltage, current and output time as well as up to five groups timing output for each channel. See the figure below: the interface is divided into two parts: parameter setting area (right) and waveform display area (left). Figure 2-34 Timing Settings In parameter setting area, three kinds of parameters for each output are available to set: voltage (Volt), current (Curr) and time (Set).
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Online Help System Online help system provides the help information about buttons on the front panel (except for numeric keys and direction keys), which make users acquire prompt or help information about each function and the operation methods more conveniently and quickly.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Key Lock This function is widely used in product line of industry to avoid misoperation. 1. Local Mode In Local mode, press and hold “Little Key ” (number 7) in digital keyboard to lock all buttons except power button sign again. 2. ,“Little Key” and All Off, at the moment, a appears on the screen. To unlock the keyboard, press “Little Key” Remote Mode In Remote mode, all buttons are locked automatically except power button , “Little Key” and All Off.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting RIGOL Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1. (1) (2) (3) After the instrument is powered on, the screen still dark (no display): Check the power cord connection. Ensure the power indicator is lighting and flickering. Pull out the power cord from instrument and ensure the voltage selector is in right scale and the fuse is suitable and intact. (4) If the problem still remains, please ask RIGOL for help. 2.
Chapter 4 Specifications RIGOL Chapter 4 Specifications DP1308A Programmable Linear DC Power Supply specification and operating characteristics are based on the instrument having been operated continuously for 30 minutes under the specified operating temperature. NOTE: All the specifications below apply to all the three channels output unless where noted. Model DP1308A Channels +6V DC output (@ 0℃～40℃) +25V -25V Voltage 0～+6V 0～+25V 0～-25V Current 0～5A 0～1A 0～1A Overvoltage Protection 0.
Chapter 4 Specifications RIGOL Less than 50μs is spent on recovering the voltage within 15mV during the output current changes from full load to half load or half to full. Command Processing Time[2] <50ms Temperature Coefficient per ℃(output percentage + offset) Voltage Current Stability 0.01%+2mV 0.01%+3mV 0.02%+3mA 0.01%+0.5mA [3] ± (output percentage + offset) Voltage 0.03%+1mV 0.02%+2mV Current 0.1%+3mA 0.
Chapter 5 Appendix RIGOL Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: DP1308A Accessories Standard Accessories: A power cord that fits the standard of destination country An USB data cable A CD (including User’s Guide) An User Instructions An INSTRUCTION Four fuses (two of 250V/T3A and two of 250V/T2A) NOTE: All the accessories are available by contacting your local RIGOL office.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix B: Warranty RIGOL warrants that it’s products mainframe and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period. If a product proves defective within the respective period. RIGOL guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective. To get repair service or obtain a copy of the whole warranty statement, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales and service office.
Chapter 5 Appendix RIGOL Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning General Care Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Caution To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose it to liquids which have causticity. Cleaning Clean the instrument often based on the operating conditions. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources. 2.
Chapter 5 Appendix RIGOL Appendix D: Contact RIGOL If you have any problem or requirement during using our products, please contact RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or the local distributors. Domestic: Please call Tel: (86-10) 8070 6688 Fax: (86-10) 8070 5070 Service & Support Hotline: 800 810 0002 9:00 am –5: 00 pm from Monday to Friday Or by e-mail: service@rigol.com Or mail to: RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
RIGOL Index Brightness ................................. 2-24 Calibration ................................. 2-27 CC .............................................. 2-4 Cleaning ...................................... 5-3 Command Processing Time ........... 4-2 CV .............................................. 2-4 DC output ................................... 4-1 GPIB ......................................... 2-23 LAN .......................................... 2-22 Language ..................................
