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DC Programmable Electronic
Loads
Series IT8700 User Manual
Model: IT8722/IT8723/IT8731/IT8732/IT8733/
IT8722B/IT8732B/IT8733B/IT8701/IT8702/IT8703
Version: 4.2
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No part of this manual may be
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language) without prior permission and
written consent from Itech Electronic,
Co., Ltd. as governed by international
copyright laws.
Manual Part Number
IT8700-402216
Revision
Fourth Edition, Jan. 21,
2019
Itech Electronic, Co., Ltd.
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regions.
Warranty
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document are provided “as is”, and
is subject to change, without prior
notice, in future editions. Further, to
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applicable laws, ITECH disclaims
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implied, with regard to this manual
and
any
information
contained
herein, including but not limited to
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warranties
of
merchantability and fitness for a
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not be held liable for errors or for
incidental or indirect damages in
connection with the furnishing, use
or application of this document or of
any information contained herein.
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with warranty terms covering the
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conflict
with
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the
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agreement shall prevail.
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Safety Notices
A CAUTION sign denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure or practice
that, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in
damage to the product or loss of
important data. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until
the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
A WARNING sign denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure or practice
that, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in
personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING
sign
until
the
indicated
conditions are fully understood
and met.
NOTE
A
NOTE
sign
denotes
important hint. It calls attention
to
tips
or
supplementary
information that is essential for
users to refer to.
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Quality Certification and Assurance
We certify that series IT8700 electronic load meets all the published
specifications at time of shipment from the factory.
Warranty
ITECH warrants that the product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of
delivery (except those described in the Limitation of Warranty below).
For warranty service or repair, the product must be returned to a service center
designated by ITECH.
The product returned to ITECH for warranty service must be shipped
PREPAID. And ITECH will pay for return of the product to customer.
If the product is returned to ITECH for warranty service from overseas, all
the freights, duties and other taxes shall be on the account of customer.
Limitation of Warranty
This Warranty will be rendered invalid in case of the following:
Damage caused by circuit installed by customer or using customer own
products or accessories;
Modified or repaired by customer without authorization;
Damage caused by circuit installed by customer or not operating our
products under designated environment;
The product model or serial number is altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible by customer;
Damaged as a result of accidents, including but not limited to lightning,
moisture, fire, improper use or negligence.
Safety Symbols
Direct current
ON (power on)
Alternating current
OFF (power off)
Both direct and alternating
current
Power-on state
Protective conductor terminal
Power-off state
Earth (ground) terminal
Reference
terminal
Caution, risk of electric shock
Positive terminal
Warning, risk of danger (refer
to this manual for specific
Warning
or
Caution
information)
Negative terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual will constitute a default under safety
standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the instrument. ITECH
assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.
Do not use the instrument if it is damaged. Before operation, check the
casing to see whether it cracks. Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of inflammable gasses, vapors or dusts.
The electronic load is provided with a three-core power line during delivery
and should be connected to a three-core junction box. Before operation, be
sure that the instrument is well grounded.
Make sure to use the power cord supplied by ITECH.
Check all marks on the instrument before connecting the instrument to
power supply.
Use electric wires of appropriate load. All loading wires should be capable
of bearing maximum short-circuit current of electronic load without
overheating. If there are multiple electronic loads, each pair of the power
cord must be capable of bearing the full-loaded rated short-circuit output
current
Ensure the voltage fluctuation of mains supply is less than 10% of the
working voltage range in order to reduce risks of fire and electric shock.
Do not install alternative parts on the instrument or perform any
unauthorized modification.
Do not use the instrument if the detachable cover is removed or loosen.
To prevent the possibility of accidental injuries, be sure to use the power
adapter supplied by the manufacturer only.
We do not accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage
or loss of profit that might occur when using the instrument.
This instrument is used for industrial purposes, do not apply this product to
IT power supply system.
Never use the instrument with a life-support system or any other equipment
subject to safety requirements.
Failure to use the instrument as directed by the manufacturer may render
its protective features void.
Always clean the casing with a dry cloth. Do not clean the internals.
Make sure the vent hole is always unblocked.
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Environmental Conditions
The instrument is designed for indoor use and an area with low condensation.
The table below shows the general environmental requirements for the
instrument. The speed of fan will change intelligently by the temperature of
radiator. When the temperature is up to 40°C, the fan will be on and adjust
intelligently when temperature changes.
Environmental Conditions
Requirements
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
20%-80% (non-condensation)
Storage temperature
-20°C to 70 °C
Altitude
Operating up to 2,000 meters
Pollution degree
Pollution degree 2
Installation category
II
Note
To make accurate measurements, allow the instrument to warm up for 30 min before
operation.
Regulatory Markings
The CE mark indicates that the product
complies with all the relevant European
legal directives. The specific year (if any)
affixed refers to the year when the design
was approved.
The instrument complies with the WEEE
Directive
(2002/96/EC)
marking
requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard the
electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste.
This symbol indicates the time period
during which no hazardous or toxic
substances are expected to leak or
deteriorate during normal use. The
expected service life of the product is 10
years. The product can be used safely
during the 10-year Environment Friendly
Use Period (EFUP). Upon expiration of
the
EFUP,
the
product
must
be
immediately recycled.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive
2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirement. This affix product label indicates that you
must not discard the electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste.
Product Category
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With reference to the equipment classifications described in the
Annex I of the WEEE Directive, this instrument is classified as a
“Monitoring and Control Instrument”.
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest
ITECH office.
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Compliance Information
Complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
Low-Voltage Directive (Safety) 2014/35/EU
Conforms with the following product standards:
EMC Standard
IEC 61326-1:2012/ EN 61326-1:2013 ¹²³
Reference Standards
CISPR 11:2009+A1:2010/ EN 55011:2009+A1:2010 (Group 1, Class A)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008/ EN 61000-4-2:2009
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2007+A2:2010/ EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2008+A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010/ EN 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010
IEC 61000-4-5:2005/ EN 61000-4-5:2006
IEC 61000-4-6:2008/ EN 61000-4-6:2009
IEC 61000-4-11:2004/ EN 61000-4-11:2004
1.
The product is intended for use in non-residential/non-domestic environments. Use of the
product in residential/domestic environments may cause electromagnetic interference.
2.
Connection of the instrument to a test object may produce radiations beyond the specified
limit.
3.
Use high-performance shielded interface cable to ensure conformity with the EMC standards
listed above.
Safety Standard
IEC 61010-1:2010/ EN 61010-1:2010
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Content
DC Programmable Electronic Loads ......................................................................................................... 1
Quality Certification and Assurance .......................................................................................................... 1
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Limitation of Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 2
Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 3
Regulatory Markings .................................................................................................................................. 3
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive .................................................................. 3
Compliance Information ............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter1
Inspection and Installation .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Verifying the Shipment ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Module installation ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Channel number ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Mainframe installation .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Installation Size Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter2
Quick Start............................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Brief Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Front Pannel Introduction .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Rear panel description ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Power-on Selftest .............................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter3
Panel function introduction ............................................................................................... 14
3.1 Mainframe operation .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Mainframe keyboard functions introduction ................................................................................ 14
3.1.2 Menu list...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.3 Channel option ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.1.4 Save and recall ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.5 Configuration menu introduction ................................................................................................. 20
3.1.6 Module keyboard lock ................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Module operation ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Single channel module panel...................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Dual channel module panel ........................................................................................................ 21
3.3 VFD indicator function description ..................................................................................................... 22
3.4 8-pin control connector ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.4.1 External trigger connections ....................................................................................................... 24
3.4.2 External ON/OFF control connection .......................................................................................... 24
3.5 Extended frame connections ............................................................................................................. 25
3.6 Controlling link ................................................................................................................................... 25
3.6.1 Voltage failure indication ............................................................................................................. 26
3.6.2 Current monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.6.3 Digital I/O .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.6.4 Remote measurement connection .............................................................................................. 26
3.6.5 External analogue control ........................................................................................................... 27
3.7 Load connection ................................................................................................................................ 27
3.8 Parallel connections .......................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter4
Operations introduction ..................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Local/remote operation ...................................................................................................................... 29
4.2 PC control connection ....................................................................................................................... 29
4.3 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 29
4.3.1 Constant current (CC) mode....................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2 Constant resistance (CR) mode ................................................................................................. 31
4.3.3 Constant voltage (CV) mode ...................................................................................................... 31
4.3.4 Constant power (CW) mode ....................................................................................................... 32
4.3.5 Operations .................................................................................................................................. 33
4.4 Transient operation ............................................................................................................................ 34
4.4.1 Continuous .................................................................................................................................. 35
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4.4.2 Pulsed ......................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.3 Toggled ....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.4 A/B transient operations .............................................................................................................. 36
4.5 List operation ..................................................................................................................................... 37
4.6 Triggered operation ........................................................................................................................... 40
4.6.1 Trigger function ........................................................................................................................... 40
4.6.2 Trigger source ............................................................................................................................. 40
4.7 Short operation .................................................................................................................................. 40
4.8 Input on/off operation ......................................................................................................................... 40
4.9 Synchronous load .............................................................................................................................. 41
4.10 Von operation .................................................................................................................................. 41
4.11 Protection functions ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.11.1 Over voltage protection (OVP) .................................................................................................. 43
4.11.2 Over current protection (OCP) .................................................................................................. 43
4.11.3 Over power protection (OPP) .................................................................................................... 43
4.11.4 Over temperature protection (OTP) .......................................................................................... 44
4.11.5 Reverse voltage protection (LRV/RRV) .................................................................................... 44
4.12 Save and recall operation ................................................................................................................ 44
4.13 Automatic test .................................................................................................................................. 44
4.14 CR-LED Test Function ..................................................................................................................... 48
Chapter5
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Main technical parameters ................................................................................................................ 49
5.2 Supplementary characteristics .......................................................................................................... 57
Chapter6
Remote operation ............................................................................................................... 59
6.1 RS232 interface ................................................................................................................................. 59
6.2 Ether Net interface ............................................................................................................................. 61
6.3 GPIB interface ................................................................................................................................... 61
6.4 USB interface .................................................................................................................................... 61
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 63
Specifications of Red and Black Test Lines ............................................................................................. 63
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Chapter1 Inspection and Installation
This chapter mainly explains to the customer how to do the inspection after
receiving the package, and introduces the installation size and steps for the
mainframe and modules.
1.1 Verifying the Shipment
Unpack the box and check the contents before operating the instrument. If
wrong items have been delivered, if items are missing, or if there is a defect
with the appearance of the items, contact the dealer from which you purchased
the instrument immediately.
The package contents include:
Item
Qty
.
Model
Remarks
Electronic Load
x1
IT8700 series
The IT8700 series include:
IT8722/IT8723/IT8731/IT8732/IT8733
/IT8722B/IT8732B/IT8733B/IT8701
/IT8702/IT8703
Power cord
x1
IT-E171/IT-E172/
IT-E173/IT-E174
User may select an appropriate
power cord that matches the
specifications of power socket used
in the area. See the Section
Connecting the Power Cord for
details.
CD
x1
-
It contains IT8700 electronic load
User’s Manual, Programming Guide
and other user documentations.
USB
x1
-
-
Ex-factory Test
Report
x1
-
It is the test report of the instrument
before delivery.
NOTE
Upon verification of the shipment, keep the package and relevant contents thereof in a
safe place. When returning the instrument for warranty service or repair, the specified
packing requirements shall be met.
IT8700 series electronic Load have optional accessory which individual sales:
IT-E153 Rack Mount Kit.
1.2 Module installation
Two load modules (IT8731/ IT8732/ IT8722B/ IT8732B/ IT8733/ IT8733B/
IT8722/ IT8723) can be installed into IT8701 mainframe, and four load modules
can be installed into IT8702 mainframe. If the modules installed all have double
channels, the load will have eight channels at maximum. Load modules can be
installed at any sequence into the mainframe. IT8703 extended frame can also
contain four load modules. The installation steps of extended frame are the
same as single mainframe, which just need screwdriver.
Installation steps:
1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the 110V/220V power cord.
2. Take off any packing materials around the mainframe.
3. Push the module into the slot(as shown in figure 1-1)
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4. Fix the module with a screwdriver, the position of the screw is in the upside
and backside of the machine frame.
5. Install other modules one by one
Figure 1-1 module installation
NOTE
Franklinism will damage the module. Please install the module according to standard
electrostatic prevention operation style. Avoid touching the circuit board and connectors.
1.2.1 Channel number
To IT8700, the channel number for all modules is determined by the location of
the modules in relation to right side of the mainframe. To IT8702 mainframe, the
total channel number is 8. The 1st & 2nd channel are always next to the right
mainframe while 7, 8 channels are always next to the left side. Load channel
number is fixed even if the location isn’t occupied. Load module could have one
or two channels. The channel number of single channel model from right to left
according to the slot position should be: 1th channel, 3th channel, 5th channel….
For module with dual channels, such as IT8722, the channel number should be:
1th and 2th channels, 3th and 4th channels, 5th and 6th channels… The figure
below displays the rule of the module channel number. IT8701 mainframe and
IT8703 extended mainframe can be understood in the same way.
Fig 1-2 channel number distribution
For example:If IT8702 mainframe contains two single channel modules IT8731
and two double channels modules IT8722, channel number is automatically
Channel number sequentially are: 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Module
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assigned to every channel at the sequence from right to left: 1,3,5,6,7,8. Now
channel number 2,4 aren’t occupied. IT8722 is double channels module. (If the
installation location of two IT8722 modules is close to the left of the mainframe,
the channel number is 5,6,7,8 in sequence.) Modules including single channel
modules:
IT8731,IT8732,IT8732B,IT8733,IT8733B
and
double
channel
modules: IT8722,IT8723,IT8722B can be installed into IT8701, IT8702
mainframe or IT8703 extended frame according to your need.
1.3 Mainframe installation
The operating temperature of IT8700 series electronic load is 0 to 40℃. A fan
cools the electronic load by drawing air through the top and sides and
exhausting it out by the rear side. The electronic load must be installed in a
location that allows sufficient space at the sides and back of the unit for
adequate air circulation. Minimum clearances for bench operation are 3cm on
the top. If there are radiator fan in your cabinet, please avoid installing the load
near the fan for cabinet fan because it will limit air circulation of load. If you are
installing equipment on top of your electronic load in the cabinet, use a filler
panel above the unit to ensure adequate for air circulation.
IT8702 and IT8703 can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack panel cabinet.
When it’s mounted, there’s no need to remove the bottom studs. You can
achieve it using IT-E153B (optional).
NOTE
Do not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the Load. When the load uses on the desk, make
sure there enough space on the bottom of the equipment for air circulation.
1.3.1 Installation Size Introduction
The instrument should be installed at well-ventilated and rational-sized space.
Please select appropriate space for installation based on the electronic load
size.
单通道编号的例子
Channel 1
Channel 7
Channel 3
Channel 5
单通道编号的例子
Channel 1
Channel 7
Channel 3
Channel 5
Fig1-3 channel number order while installing
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the dimensions of IT8701
IT8701 Mainframe size
Detailed Dimension Drawing
IT8701 Installation figure
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the dimensions of IT8702/IT8703
Detailed Dimension Drawing
IT8702 Mainframe size
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the
dimensions
of
Module
IT8722/IT8723/IT8731/IT8732//IT8722B
IT8732B/IT8733B/IT8733
IT8702 Installation figure
Detailed Dimension Drawing
IT8703 Extended mainframe installation figure(dimension is the same as IT8702)
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1.4 Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the power cord after checking that the power switch of the instrument
is turned OFF.
AC power input level
IT8700 series electronic load support 110V/220V AC input. Please pay
attention to the AC level setup before provide AC power. (The AC line switch is
located at the rear of the unit.)
Option Opt.1: 220V ±10% 50Hz/60Hz
Option Opt.2: 110V ±10% 50Hz/60Hz
Input voltage selection
The load can work under 110/220V±10%AC input, as the label shown on the
rear(refer to figure 1-4). If the default value on the label doesn’t match your
region’s, please switch the black key to choose input line voltage, and then
insert power cord. Choose the right linear voltage as following.
IT8700 Module
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NOTE
There’s no need to change fuse when linear voltage changes. The fuse can protect the
electronic load at any setting voltage specified.
Figure 1-4 power switching keys
Types of power cord
Select from the following schedule of Power Cord Specifications an appropriate
power cord that matches the voltage for the area in which you use the
instrument. If the power cord included in the instrument you purchased does
not match the voltage, contact the dealer or manufacturer for change.
China
IT-E171
United States &
Canada
IT-E172
Europe
IT-E173
England
IT-E174
Figure 1-5 types of power cord
(L:Live or Active Conductor(also called “live” or “hot”; N:Neutral or identified
conductor; E:Earth or Safety Ground)
Connecting AC Input
Connect standard power cord to the power supply input terminal.
Figure 1-6 Connecting AC Input
Connecting AC Input
电源转换开关
电源转换开关
放大图
电源转换开关
电源转换开关
放大图
110V
110V
110V
110V
110V
110V
110V
220V
220V
220V
220V
220V
220V
220V
Power switch
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Chapter2 Quick Start
This chapter introduces the front panel and the rear panel of the electronic load,
make sure that you can quickly know the appearance, instruction and the key
function before you operate the load, Help you make better use of this series of
electronic load.
2.1 Brief Introduction
IT8700 series DC electronic loads are multi-channel programmable electronic
loads which can provide multiple solutions according to the requirements of
your design and test. This series have international advanced functions and
features. IT8700 series DC electronic loads has four standard communication
interfaces: RS232, USB, GPIB and Ether Net.
Removable modules for easy system configurability
Dynamic power distribution function for dual channels, save your cost
Dual-channel module displays every channel information simultaneously
Measure short-circuit peak current value
Up to 25KHZ transient mode and 100KHZ list mode
Measurement resolution: 0.1mV,0.01mA (10uA)
Measurement speed: up to 50KHZ
Auto-test function, with automatic judgment whether the test result exceeds
the set specification
Adjustable up/down slope of current
Support several electronic loads working at the same time
Support up to 16 channels with mainframe extension
Output resolution up to 16 bits, voltmeter and ammeter reach 5 1/2 bits
CC/CV/CR/CW mode
Highlight VFD display for both mainframe and modules
Support SCPI communication protocol
Output terminals on the rear panel
Simulate the transient response and export measured values in time
Built-in waveform generator and LIST mode
Built-in Ether Net/GPIB/USB/RS232 interfaces
Model
Voltage
Current
Power
IT8731
80V
40A
200W
IT8732
80V
60A
400W
IT8732B 500V
20A
300W
IT8733
80V
120A
600W
IT8733B 500V
30A
500W
IT8722
80V
20A
250W
80V
20A
250W
IT8723
80V
45A
300W
80V
45A
300W
IT8722B 500V
15A
250W
500V
15A
250W
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*IT8722, IT8723 and IT8722B are dual channel modules
2.2 Introduction
This user’s manual introduces the specifications, installation, operation and
programming of IT8700 series DC electronic loads. There’re two parts in
IT8700 DC electronic loads, mainframe/ extended frame and modules. The
frames mentioned are IT8701, IT8702 mainframe and IT8703 extended frame.
The modules mentioned are divided into two kinds: single channel module
(IT8731, IT8732, IT8732B, IT8733, IT8733B) and double channels module
(IT8722, IT8723, IT8722B). Each module should be installed into frame to work.
The range of every module’s specific voltage, current and power will be
introduced in the Chapter 5: specifications in detail.
There are up to 4 channels in IT8701 mainframe. After extended with IT8703
mainframe, it can be up to 12 channels. The dimension of IT8702 is the same
with IT8703. The difference is that IT8702 is main control frame while IT8703 is
an extended unit. There are up to 8 channels in IT8702 mainframe. After
extended with IT8703 mainframe, it can be up to 16 channels. All panel
operation and programming are also carried on the IT8701 or IT8702 main
panel.
One module could have one or two channels, each module will have its own
channel number according to the slot position. In the case of IT8702 mainframe,
there are 4 slot locations and each slot location has 2 channels, thus there are
8 channels in total and the channel number ranges from right to left in
sequence. if each slot has one channel, then the channel number from right to
left should be:1th channel,3th channel,5th channel….For module with dual
channels, the channel number should be:1th and 2th channels,3th and 4th
channels,5th and 6th channels….IT8703 extended mainframe can be
understood in the same way.
The technical parameters of each module such as voltage, current and power
are different. (Refer to Chapter5 Specifications for more details). The menu
functions of module IT8731, IT8732, IT8732B, IT8733, IT8733B, IT8722,
IT8723 and IT8722B are similar. The main functions are described as follows:
Module IT8731, IT8732, IT8732B, IT8733, IT8733B, IT8722, IT8723, IT8722B
Working functions: constant current(CC),constant resistance(CR),constant
voltage(CV),constant power(CW)
Enable you to set the rising slope and falling slope of current in dynamic
mode, dynamic functions has one mode: CC
Dynamic mode: up to 25KHZ,list mode: up to 100KHZ
Voltage measuring resolution:0.1mV, Current measuring resolution
0.01mA(10 uA), measuring speed could reach 50KHZ
With remote sense function
Short-circuit function
Storage capacity:101 sets, used to save customer’s setting parameters
List mode: enable you to edit a list file in CC mode. Number of list steps:
2-84, each step time: 0.000020~3600s.You can save seven list files.
Auto test function, up to 10 test files or 100 test items
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2.3 Front Pannel Introduction
There’re two parts in front panel, which are main panel and module panel.
Refer to figure 2-1. Main panel and module panel keys’ function will be
introduced below.
Figure 2-1 IT8700 front panel (take example of IT8702)
1.
VFD display
2.
Module keyboard: ,,,, and direction
keys.
3.
Knob, change parameters
4.
Mainframe function keyboard: control each channel’s operating status. Control
input status: On/Off. Specific buttons: , , , ,
, , , , , , <▲>, <▼>.
5.
Mainframe compound button((numeric keys):1.set parameters 2.assembled
menu function. detailed buttons:<1>,<2>,<3>,<4> plus function keys to enter
the system menu,<5> plus function keys to enter the config menu, <6> plus
function keys to enter program menu,<7> plus function keys to select local
operation,<8> plus function keys to select lock function, <9>, <0>,<.>, .
6.
Power switch ON/OFF
2.4 Rear panel description
The part introduces the location of terminals and interfaces on the rear panel.
Refer to figure 2-2 for more details.
Figure 2-2 IT8700 rear panel (take example of IT8702)
① ② ③
④
⑤
⑥
Module
Mainframe
⑪ ⑫
①
③ ②
⑤ ④
⑦ ⑥
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑬ ⑭
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1.
Current monitoring terminal
2.
Remote sense and external input control terminal
3.
Digital I/O and VF output signal terminal
4.
Power input socket
5.
Extended module interface
6.
USB communication cable interface
7.
Input voltage level switch(110V/220V)
8.
Trigger input /output and ON/OFF input/output interface
9.
Network interface
10. 9-pin COM port interface connector(RS232 communication cable interface)
11. 9-pin COM serial port connector(extended keyboard interface )
12. GPIB interface
13. Positive input terminal of module (if module is dual-channel, there is one
positive terminal and one negative terminal)
14. Negative input terminal of module (if module is dual-channel, there is one
positive terminal and one negative terminal)
2.5 Power-on Selftest
A successful test process indicates that the instrument meets the factory
specifications and can be operated well. Before operation, please confirm that
you have fully understood the safety instructions.
To avoid burning out, be sure to confirm that power voltage matches with
supply voltage.
Be sure to connect the main power socket to the power outlet of protective
grounding. Do not use terminal board without protective grounding. Before
operation, be sure that the power supply is well grounded.
To avoid burning out, pay attention to marks of positive and negative
polarities before wiring.
Selftest steps
The procedures of the self-test are as follows:
1.
Correctly connect the power cord. Press [Power] key to start up. VFD display
software version “BOIS Ver X.XX”.
2.
About 1S later ,system self-check “SYSTEM SELF TEST”。
3.
About 1S later, detect all modules installed. VFD displays the following
information.
CH1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 SCAN…
□7□5□3□1
4. About 1S later, display information of channel 1 or the most left channel.
Use up and down key to select other channels.
Such as:CH01 CV OFF
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc= 0.00W
Exception handling
If the electronic load cannot start normally, please check and take measures by
reference to steps below.
1. Check whether the power line is correctly connected and confirm whether
the electronic load is powered.
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Correct wiring of power line => 2
Incorrect wiring of power line => Re-connect the power line and check
whether the exception is removed.
2. Check whether the power in On.[ Power ] key is under “ ” On status.
Yes => 3
No => Please check the [ Power ] key to start power and check whether
the exception is removed.
3. Check whether set power voltage of electronic load is larger than the power
supply voltage. If set power voltage is 220 V and the supply voltage is 110V,
the electronic load cannot start.
4. Check whether the fuse of electronic fuse is burned out.
If yes, change fuse. Detailed steps:
1) Pull out power line and take out the fuse box at power line jack with a
small screw driver. As shown below.
2) If the fuse is fused, please change fuse of same specification based on
machine model. See the table blow for matching information of fuse
and machine model.
Model
Fuse specification
(110VAC)
Fuse specification
(220VAC)
IT8701 T5A 250V
T3.15A 250V
IT8702 T5A 250V
T3.15A 250V
IT8703 T5A 250V
T3.15A 250V
3) After replacement, install the fuse box back to original position, as
shown below.
Fig 2-3 fuse location (take example of IT8702)
Fuse
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Chapter3 Panel function introduction
This chapter mainly introduces the functions and operations of front panel keys.
It mainly describes the main frame’s front panel keyboard operation, single
/dual channel module keyboard operation and VFD display.
3.1 Mainframe operation
The front panel keys are effective only in the local mode. When the load is
powered on, it works in local mode automatically, and then you can select
channel number and set parameters such as voltage, current via the front panel
keys. When the load is repowered on, the mainframe will scan all the installed
modules once again, and can recall the parameters of the last power off.
3.1.1 Mainframe keyboard functions introduction
The keyboards of IT8701 and IT8702 are the same. Take example of IT8702,
the keyboard introduction is as follows.
Fig 3-1 IT8702 mainframe front panel
1. Power switch: Turn the electronic load on and off. Connect the load with
110/220V voltage correctly. Press the POWER button, all the front panel
will light up briefly while all the channels perform the power-on self-test.
2. VFD display: press the POWER key, the VFD screen lit, and shows the
version number of this instrument’s BOIS software, about 1S later, the
system begin to self-test, after about 1S, check all the installed modules of
the load, and display every channel’s number, voltage and current
measurements. The operation of setting and editing parameters of each
channel referred below are on the mainframe front panel.
3. Function keys:The following are the detailed description about the
functions and specific operations achievable of all the keys.
Chan
Save
Recall
Trig
On/Off
Start
Setup
Pause
Enter
▲
Shift
▼
IT8702 Electronic load
mainframe
1
2
3
4
6
5
8
7
9
0
Esc
.
System
Config
Program
Local
Lock
2
3
4
1
Chan
Save
Recall
Trig
On/Off
Start
Setup
Pause
Enter
▲
Shift
▼
mainframe
1
2
3
4
6
5
8
7
9
0
Esc
.
System
Config
Program
Local
Lock
2
3
4
1
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4) Switch channel via
key:IT 8700 is a muti-load, one main frame
controls all modules. Every module has its own channel number, select
the channel to be edited on the main frame panel first, then start to edit,
e.g. if you want to edit the 5th channel, press
key first, the VFD
will show all the installed channels, press number key 5 directly to
switch to 5 channel, now the channel can be edited .
5)
key is used to save data:After selecting the channel, edit its
parameters, set work mode, voltage, current, Slope, the dynamic
parameters and so on. Press
key to save, up to 101 groups of
parameters can be saved. All the parameters are saved in the
Non-volatile memory, support power-off saving.
6)
key is used to recall data:
key can be used to fast recall
the saved 101goups parameters. All the used parameters only need to
be edited and saved for one time and they will be always saved in the
EPROM. You just need to recall them if necessary. It brings great
convenience to the users, and save time.
7)
key is used to enter the specific channel’s menu:press this key,
you can achieve A/B transient mode, CC/CV/CR mode and so on, this
menu has been introduced in detail in the menu list.
8)
key is used to control module’s input state on/off: when you
enabled the synchronization function in the menu of a channel, the key
can correspondly control the on/off state of the channel.
9)
key is used to trigger: when you edit the auto test file or the
transient output, you should select the triggering source, this load have
5 kinds triggering mode, panel triggering is only one of them. It will be
introduced in detail in the front panel triggering operation chapter.
10)
key is used to start automatic test:after recalling the edited
automatic test file, press up and down to select
, press
key to start automatic test.
11)
key is used to pause:only press
key to pause when
running a automatic test, at this time the VFD will display pausing at a
step, press
key once again to test the file continuously.
4. Comprehensive key+
~
number keys:
~
are number input
keys;
+
/
/
key will respectively enter 3 menu, it has been
introduced in detail in the menu list; if the load is in remote sense mode,
press
+
key can switch to local mode;
+
key can lock
module’s panel keyboard and knob, repress them can unlock it;
exit
key, can be used to exit any working state;
key means a point;
key is used to move up, select the menu;
key is used to
move down, select the menu;
key is used to confirm;
key is
a comprehensive key.
3.1.2 Menu list
Different modules of IT8700 series electronic loads have different setting and
configuration menu according to different working modes.
Press
key to enter menu setting, view the menu in VFD and use
and
to scroll through the completely menu list as following. Press
key to enter the selected menu function, use
and
to
scroll through the VFD screen, press
key to enter the under submenu,
Chan
Chan
Chan
Chan
Save
Save
Save
Save
Recall
Recall
Recall
Recall
Setup
Setup
On/Off
On/Off
Trig
Trig
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Pause
Pause
Pause
Pause
Pause
Pause
0
9
0
9
Shift
Shift
4
5
6
Shift
7
Shift
Shift
8
Esc
Esc
.
▲
▼
Enter
Enter
Shift
Shift
Setup
Setup
▲
▼
Enter
Enter
▲
▼
Enter
Enter
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press
back to the previous menu selection page.
Setting menu
Press
key to enter menu setting.
Setup menu list of IT8732B/IT8733/IT8733B/IT8731/IT8732:
SET UP
MODE
Select working mode
CONST CURRENT
Load works in CC mode
CONST VOLTAGE
Load works in CV mode
CONST RESISTANCE
Load works in CR mode
CONST POWER
Load works in CW mode
CC/CV RANGE
Switch the range
HIGH RANGE
LOW RANGE
I / V / R /W SET
Set the working current/voltage/resistance value
Vmax/Amax
Setup the maximum voltage value/maximum current value
Vmin/Amin
Setup the minimum voltage value/minimum current value
Vd=0.000V
Set the break-over voltage value( Only for CR-LED mode)
∫=2.500A/uS
Set the up slope (only CC mode available)
∫=2.500A/uS
Set the down slope(only CC mode available)
TRAN A=0.00A
Setup level A value
Ta=0.0005S
Setup level A width
TRAN B=0.00A
Setup level B value
Tb=0.0005S
Setup level B width
T MODE
Setup the transient mode
CONTINUOUS
Continuous mode
PULSE
Pulse mode
TOGGLE
Toggle mode
Setup menu list of IT8722/IT8723/IT8722B module:
SET UP
MODE
Select working mode
CONST CURRENT
Load works in CC mode
CONST VOLTAGE
Load works in CV mode
CONST RESISTANCE
Load works in CR mode
CONST POWER
Load works in CW mode
CC/CV RANGE
Switch the range
HIGH RANGE
LOW RANGE
I / V / R /W SET
Set the working current/voltage/resistance value
Vmax/Amax
Setup the maximum voltage value/maximum current value
Vmin/Amin
Setup the minimum voltage value/minimum current value
∫=2.500A/uS
Set the up slope (only CC mode available)
∫=2.500A/uS
Set the down slope(only CC mode available)
TRAN A=0.00A
Setup level A value
Ta=0.0005S
Setup level A width
TRAN B=0.00A
Setup level B value
Tb=0.0005S
Setup level B width
T MODE
Setup the transient mode
CONTINUOUS
Continuous mode
PULSE
Pulse mode
TOGGLE
Toggle mode
Esc
Esc
Setup
Setup
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Configuration menu
Press
+
key to enter the channel configuration menu
Configure menu list of IT8732B/IT8733/IT8733B/IT8731/IT8732 module:
MENU
SYNC ON SET
Setup Synchronization ON / OFF function
ON〈DEFAULT〉
Turn on synchronization function
OFF
Turn off synchronization function
VON
VON POINT
Set the load’s von point
VON LATCH
Von point latch state, ON /OFF
EXIT
AVERAGE COUNT
Average count set(2^2-16)
V AUTORAGE
Auto switching voltage range
ON
Enable this function
OFF
Disable this function
PROTECT
Load protecting function
MAX POWER SET
Setup hardware power protecting
ALIMIT STATE
Setup software current protecting state
ON
Put on
OFF〈DEFAULT〉
Put off
ALIMIT POINT
Setup software current protecting value
ALIMIT DELAY
Setup software current protecting delay
PLIMIT POINT
Setup software power protecting value
PLIMIT DELAY
Setup software power protecting delay
ON TIMER STATE
Setup Load ON timer state
ON TIMER SET
Setup Load ON timer time
EXIT
LIST
FUNCTION MODE
Select Mode
FIXED
Choose fixed operation mode
LIST
Choose list operation mode
RECALL LIST
Recall list operation file
EDIT LIST
Edit list operation file
HIGH RANGE
In CC mode ,Edit high range of list
LOW RANGE
In CV mode ,Edit low range of list
EXIT
CR-LED
Simulate the LED light to test LED power drive(in CR mode)
ON
Enable the function(in CR mode, press “setup” to
set Vd level)
OFF
Disable this function
EXT. CTR 1 SET
External analog control function
ON
Turn on external analog control function
OFF〈DEFAULT〉
Turn off external analog control function
REM SENSE SET
Remote measuring
ON
Enable remote sense function
OFF
Disable remote sense function
ABOUT
Module production information
IT87XX
Channel production model
VER: X.XX
Channel software version
SN:
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Channel production serial number
EXIT
Shift
Shift
5
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Configure menu list of IT8722/IT8723/IT8722B module:
MENU
SYNC ON SET
Setup Synchronization ON / OFF function
ON〈DEFAULT〉
Turn on synchronization function
OFF
Turn off synchronization function
VON
VON POINT
Set the load’s von point
VON LATCH
Von point latch state, ON /OFF
EXIT
AVERAGE
COUNT
Average count set(2^2-16)
V AUTORAGE
Auto switching voltage range
ON
Enable this function
OFF
Disable this function
PROTECT
Load protecting function
MAX POWER SET
Setup hardware power protecting
ALIMIT STATE
Setup software current protecting state
ON
Put on
OFF〈DEFAULT〉
Put off
ALIMIT POINT
Setup software current protecting value
ALIMIT DELAY
Setup software current protecting delay
PLIMIT POINT
Setup software power protecting value
PLIMIT DELAY
Setup software power protecting delay
ON TIMER STATE
Setup Load ON timer state
ON TIMER SET
Setup Load ON timer time
EXIT
LIST
FUNCTION MODE
Select Mode
FIXED
Choose fixed operation mode
LIST
Choose list operation mode
RECALL LIST
Recall list operation file
EDIT LIST
Edit list operation file
HIGH RANGE
In CC mode ,Edit high range of list
LOW RANGE
In CV mode ,Edit low range of list
CR-LED
Simulate the LED light to test LED power drive(in CR mode)
ON
Enable the function(in CR mode, press “setup” to set Vd
level)
OFF
Disable this function
EXT. CTR 1 SET External analog control function
ON
Turn on external analog control function
OFF〈DEFAULT〉
Turn off external analog control function
REM SENSE SET
Remote measuring
ON
Enable remote sense function
OFF
Disable remote sense function
ABOUT
Module production information
IT87XX
Channel production model
VER: X.XX
Channel software version
SN: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Channel production serial number
EXIT
System menu
Press
+
key to enter system menu function
Shift
Shift
4
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MENU
INITIALIZE
INITIAL DEFAULT SET
Resume all configuration to default
POWER ON SET
RST〈DEFAULT〉
Set the load’s input state to be the default state when
power on
SAV0
Set the load’s input state to be that of SAVE 0 set
when power on
BUZZER SET
Setup the buzzer state
ON
enable the function
OFF
disable the function
LOADON KNOB
Module knob mode setting
Updated Real-time Update
OLD
No update(when ON/OFF resume the original value )
TRIGGER SOUR.
Setup the trigger mode
MANUAL〈DEF〉
Manual trigger
EXTERNAL
External signal trigger mode
HOLD
Trig: IMM available
BUS
GPIB bus trigger mode
TIMER
Timer trigger
TRIGGER TIMER
Trigger time setting
TRIGGER TIMER SET Setup the time of the trigger timer
COMMUNICATION
Select the port to communicate with a computer
RS232〈DEFAULT〉
USB TMC-USB488
GPIB
ETHERNET
RS232 SET
BAUDRATE SET
Setup the communication baud rate
4800〈DEFAULT〉
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
PARITY SET
Setup the communication parity
NONE〈DEFAULT〉
None parity
ODD
Odd
EVEN
Even
HANDSHAKE SET
Handshake protocol
NONE〈DEFAULT〉
CTS/RTS
XON/XOFF
EXIT
GPIB ADDRESS
GPIB address setting
GPIB ADDRESS SET
Setup communication adress
ETHERNET SET
Ethernet setting
GATEWAY SET
Gateway setting
IP SET
IP setting
MASK SET
Mask setting
PORT SET
SOCKET port setting
EXIT
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EAPAND MODULE
ON
Enable this function
OFF
Disable this function
LANGUAGE SET
Production protocol
SCPI〈DEFAULT〉
SCPI protocol
EXTEND TABLE
Expand SCPI protocol, compatible with others
ABOUT
Main module production information
IT8700
Main frame production model number
VER: X.XX
Main frame software version
SN: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Main frame production serial number
EXIT
Automatic test menu
Press
+
key to enter the menu function.
PROGRAM
RUN PROGRAM Run the testing flie
RECALL PROG
Recall the testing file
EDIT PROGRAM Edit the testing file
EXIT
3.1.3 Channel option
IT8701 and IT8702 can switch the channel. There’re 3 ways to switch channel:
+number key to switch channel.
Press
/
key to switch.
When in SETUP menu, you can directly press the number keys to switch.
3.1.4 Save and recall
First select the channel to be edited at the main frame front panel, after having
edited, press
key to save, press 1 numeric key to save to the first group
in location 1. Press
key to recall, and then press key 1 to recall the file
saved earlier
3.1.5 Configuration menu introduction
Details on each channel menu function. For example, if you don’t want the 3
channel to work with other channels synchronously, you can switch to channel
3 on the main frame, press
+
key to enter module configuration menu,
VFD views ,press
key to enter, setup OFF state. In
the same method to setup other functions in the configuration menu.
3.1.6 Module keyboard lock
Press
+
key to lock the Short、Tran、Mode、On/Off operation keyboard
and knobs of the current channel panel, press
+
key again to
unlock.
Shift
Shift
6
Chan
Chan
Chan
Chan
▼
Save
Save
Recall
Recall
Shift
Shift
5
Enter
Enter
Shift
8
Shift
Shift
8
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3.2 Module operation
IT8700 modules have 2 kinds input: one is single input module and the other is
dual-input module. There are 6 keys and a knob on the front panel for each
module. Below are the detail introduction of module panel keys and functions.
3.2.1 Single channel module panel
Fig 3-2 single channel module panel
1. Module’s panel view:high-brightness VFD display show module ‘s
working mode.
2. Module’s panel keyboard:
Button
Description
Switch A/B transient preset value
Realize short testing, allows the load to simulate a short-circuit at the input
Switch the work mode
Move the cursor position. Press
key to move the cursor to the position you want
to edit, and then use the rotary knob to adjust value.
Select the transient mode, press
key first to enable transient mode before
running A/B transient operation, and then send the triggering signal to run program.
Control module’s input state: on/off
Rotary knob, used to change the setting parameter values
3. Module’s air inlet
3.2.2 Dual channel module panel
Dual channel module means a module have two channels. Each channel is
isolated with the other. Setting of the module keyboard can control two
channels. The left cannel is channel L, the right channel is channel R.
A/B
Short
Tran
Mode
On/Off
IT8711 Electronic load
0-80V/40A/200W
1
2
3
A/B
A/B
Short
Short
Tran
Tran
Mode
Mode
On/Off
On/Off
IT8711 Electronic load
0-80V/40A/200W
1
2
3
A/B
A/B
Short
Short
Mode
Mode
Tran
Tran
Tran
Tran
On/Off
On/Off
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Fig 3-3 dual-channel module front panel
1. Module’s panel view:highlight VFD which display the working state,
upper display voltage and current information for channel L; lower displays
information for channel R.
2. Module’s panel keyboard:
Button
Description
Switch the left/right channels.
Realize short testing, allows the load to simulate a short-circuit at the input
Switch work mode
Move the cursor position. Press
key to move the cursor to the position
you want to edit, and then use the rotary knob to adjust value.
Select the transient mode, press
key first to enable transient mode
before running A/B transient program, and then send trigger signal to run the
program
Control module’s input state: on/off
Rotary knob, used to change the setting parameter values
3. Module’s air inlet
3.3 VFD indicator function description
The detailed introduction of VFD’s all indicator functions are as bellow:
Short
Short
Mode
Mode
Tran
Tran
Tran
Tran
On/Off
On/Off
L/R
L/R
Short
Short
Tran
Tran
Mode
Mode
On/Of
f
On/Of
f
①
②
③
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3-4 load module VFD panel
1. L/R is the indicator of dual channel module’s left/right channel, if you want
to edit left/right channel parameters, first select the cannel, L is the left
channel; R is the right channel. Single channel module will always display
R.
2. OFF indicates that the module input is off, when enable the module input,
OFF will turn off.
3. CC, CV, CR and CW are module’s 4 work modes.
4. VFD display screen has 4 lines of number show, the first line shows the
current actual voltage value, the second line shows the actual current value,
the third line shows the actual circuit’s power value, the fourth line shows
the setup value, users can set A/V/Ω/W value.
5. Short is lit up, when the module enables short-circuit function.
6. TRAN is lit up, when the module enables transient mode.
7. LIST is lit up, when select the LIST mode at the configuration.
8. SENSE is enabled in remote meter function.
3.4 8-pin control connector
IT8700 electronic load 8-pin connector on rear panel(figure 3-5):
Figure 3-5 IT8700 rear panel 8-pin control connector (take example of IT8702)
1
Trigger IN
trigger signal input
2
Trigger OUT
trigger signal output
3
ON/OFF IN
synchronization ON/OFF control signal input
4
ON/OFF OUT
synchronization ON/OFF signal output
5
NC
-
6
NC
-
7
GND
Ground
8
GND
Ground
4
3
2
5
6
8
7
1
44
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2
Terminal
introduction
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3.4.1 External trigger connections
There’re five kinds of trigger mode:
front panel TRIG trigger mode
rear panel trigger mode
BUS trigger mode
Timer trigger mode
trigger HOLD mode
Front panel TRIG trigger mode
When select front panel trigger mode, first set the trigger source as MANUAL,
press
to start panel trigger mode.
Rear panel trigger mode
When select rear panel trigger mode, first set the trigger source as EXTERNAL,
trigger signal input from the 1st pin of 8-pin terminal on the rear panel.
When select external trigger mode, the 1st and 8th send out trigger signal (low
pulse is effective), e.g. refer to the below connection figure:
The figure just show one way to produce trigger signal. When press the button,
it produce a trigger to change setting value (voltage, current, resistance, etc.),
e.g. switch in transient mode, or create pulse in dynamic pulse mode. At the
same time, it can output trigger signal in pin 2.
BUS trigger mode
When select bus trigger mode, first set the trigger source as BUS, connect the
electronic load by GPIB or USB or GPIB communication interface, then if get
the *TRG command, the load will produce a trigger signal.
Timer trigger mode
When select timer trigger mode, first set the trigger source as TIMER, set the
TIGGER TIMER's time, the load will produce a signal from time to time.
Trigger HOLD mode
When select hold trigger mode, first set trigger source as HOLD, the load will
produce signal when get the TREG: IMM command.
NOTE
Pin 2 will output corresponding trigger signal whatever trigger mode you choose.
3.4.2 External ON/OFF control connection
Figure 3-6
ON/OFF IN is used to control the multi-channel to take load or unload
synchronously. When ON/OFF IN pin receives a low pulse, ON/OFF state of
load will reverse. If SYNC ON SET of a specific channel is set ON, then you can
use figure 3-6 connection to control its ON/OFF state.
ON/OFF OUT indicates ON/OFF state of multi channels electronic load. If
SYNC ON SET of any specific channel is set on, and the channel’s input state
Trig
Trig
1
8
1 1
1
8
3
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is on, the pin 4 output low level, otherwise it output high level
3.5 Extended frame connections
The following section introduces extended function of IT8701 and IT8702
mainframe. Take example of IT8702, the introduction is as follows.
Figure 3-7 Expand interface
This interface can be used to connect extended frame. IT8701 can take up to
12 channels with extended frame and IT8702 can take up to 16 channels with
extended frame.
Procedure:
Take example of IT8702, use expanded cable to connect mainframe and
expand interface of extended frame. Enable expand function in the menu of
IT8702 mainframe by pressing
+
, select “Expand module”, choose
ON.
Figure 3-8 Expand connections
3.6 Controlling link
There is an 8-pin connector on every module’s rear panel. The following will
introduce in detail the 8 pins’ specific functions.
Shift
Shift
4
Extended
mainframe
interface
IT8703
IT8702
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Fig 3-9 terminals on single-channel module rear panel
1
GND
Ground
2
VF
Voltage fault indication terminal
3
DI
Digital input terminal
4
DO
Digital output terminal
I OUT
Current monitoring output
5
SENSE +
Voltage
remote
measuring
terminal(+)
6
SENSE -
Voltage
remote
measuring
terminal(-)
7
IN+
External
analog
controlling
terminal(+)
8
IN-
External
analog
controlling
terminal(-)
3.6.1 Voltage failure indication
When the load is under OVP or reverse protection condition, pin 2 VF will
output low level signal.
3.6.2 Current monitoring
Current monitoring terminal will output 0-10V analog signal to accordingly on
behalf of 0 - full range of input current. You can connect an external voltmeter or
an oscilloscope to display the input current’s changing.
3.6.3 Digital I/O
Digital I/O is the pin 3 and pin 4 shown in Chapter 3.4, only used in remote
control. Pin 4 digital output terminal can output TTL high/low level. It is a
universal output terminal and can be used in controlling an external instrument,
for example, the relay used in power testing. DI is used to detect the external
level state.
3.6.4 Remote measurement connection
Remote Sensing: SENSE (+) and SENSE (–) are the remote sensing inputs.
By eliminating the effect of the inevitable voltage drop in the load leads, remote
sensing provides greater accuracy by allowing the load to regulate directly at
the source's output terminals.
When load is at CV、CV or CR mode, lead length are relatively long or load
regulation is critical, or load consumes high-current, there will be voltage drop
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in the leads connected between load and measured object which affect the
accuracy of measurement, then the sense connection can be applied. Fig 3-10
illustrates a typical connection between module and device for remote sense
operation.
Take single channel module for example, there’re two input connectors. One is
load input measurement terminal; the other is Vsense measurement terminal.
You should enable the remote sense function in the configure menu and then
connect the remote sense lines. The front panel of the module shows “sense”.
NOTE
The electric potential on the positive terminal of Vsense connector must be higher than
negative one.
Figure 3-10 Remote sense connection
3.6.5 External analogue control
You can control the voltage and current setting of the electronic load by the
analogue terminals: pin 7 and pin 8. 0-10V adjustable analogue simulate the
0-fullscale to regulate the input voltage and current of the electronic load(10V
indicate the full range of load voltage or current value)
3.7 Load connection
Before connect object to be measured to load, please remove the cover on the
output terminals of the load, and cover it after finishing the connection. Connect
the wiring to the positive/negative terminal on the rear panel of the module.
Please pay attention to the size, length and polarity when wiring. Please avoid
using wires of minimum specification of anti superheating which cannot supply
good load regulation. Generally speaking, if the wires are short enough, they
can control voltage drop less than 0.5V. In addition, bonding them together can
reduce induction and noise. Please lead wire from positive terminal on the rear
panel of module to positive terminal of object. Similarly, connect the
corresponding negative terminal. Figure 3-11 illustrates a typical connection of
the module with the device to be measured.
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
Object
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
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-
待测物
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-
待测物
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待测物
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Object
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Figure 3-11 connection of load and object
There’re two positive terminals and two negative terminals on the rear panel of
every module. Single terminal connection is adequate when the input current is
less than 30A.
NOTE
For safety requirements, load wires between the electronic load and the object to be
measured should be heavy enough not to overheat while carrying the short-circuit output
current. To prevent shock hazard, you must install the terminal cover correctly after wiring.
Each terminal can carry up to 30A current, double-terminal connection is needed when
the input current if more than 30A. (Double-terminal connection refers to the above
picture.)
3.8 Parallel connections
Parallel connection can be applied between same model modules to increase
current and power dissipation, but it can’t be applied between different modules.
Modules can be paralleled in CC/CR mode, but can’t be in CV mode. Each
module will dissipate the power it has been programmed for. For example, after
being paralleled, two single channel modules (80V/40A/300W) can dissipate up
to 80V/80A/600W. The following picture 3-12 illustrates the paralleled
connection of two same models for increased power dissipation.
fig 3-12 module parallel connection
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-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
Object
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
-
待测物
+
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待测物
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-
待测物
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Chapter4 Operations introduction
This chapter will mainly introduce IT8700’s menu operation function.
4.1 Local/remote operation
The front panel has keyboard controls for setting voltage, current, resistance
and power. Local operation means control the electronic load via the keys on
the front panel and the menu operation. Remote operation means control the
electronic load through computer via the GPIB、RS232、USB or Ethernet
interface. You can press
+
key to switch into local control.
4.2 PC control connection
IT8700 series electronic load can achieve remote control via GPIB /RS232
/USB /ETHERNET, but only one interface can be used at one time. choose the
interface via the system key(SYSTEM). Connect Communication cable before
power on. Do not support hot plug, as it may damage communication interface
of electronic load. The following picture shows how to connect RS232 cable
between electronic load and PC and show the specific configuration.
Procedure:
1. Connect RS232 cable.
2. Power on the electronic load
3. Select channel number via
key, such as channel1
4. Enter system menu via
+
key, use
to choose
, press
key to enter, use
key to choose
RS232, press
key to confirm.
RS232
USB TMC-USB488
GPIB
ETHERNET
5. Now Display return to main menu, use
key to choose
menu, press
key to enter. First set , use
+
key to choose and enter;use
key to choose,use
+
key to choose and confirm;Use
key to
choose, use
+
key to choose and
confirm.
BAUDRATE SET
PARITY SET
HANDSHAKE SET
EXIT
Note:
means to press this key to choose.
4.3 Operating modes
The electronic load can work in the following 4 modes:
Shift
Shift
7
▼
Shift
Shift
4
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
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Constant current operation mode (CC)
Constant voltage operation mode (CV)
Constant resistance operation mode (CR)
Constant power operation mode (CW)
4.3.1 Constant current (CC) mode
In this mode, the electronic load will sink a current in accordance with the
programmed value regardless of the input voltage. See figure 4-1.
Fig 4-1 CC mode
Ranges
When work in CC mode, you can press
key to enter the menu, when it
show RANGE, you can select either of the two overlapping ranges: or . Current can be edited in either of the two ranges.
Low range will supply higher accuracy and better resolution when you set lower
current. If any value you set is outside the maximum value of the LOW RANGE,
you should select HIGH RANGE. If the electronic load work in remote control
mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can use CURR:RANG command
to switch current range.
Immediate Current value
Set the current level via front panel or sending command (CURR ), if the
load is in CC mode, the new setting current level immediately changes the input
at a rate determined by the slew rate. If the load is not in CC mode, the setting
current level will be saved for use, until switch to CC mode.
Triggered current level
This function only can be used in remote control mode, when the load is in the
CC mode, after receive the CURR:TRIG command, subsequent
triggers will have no effect on the input unless another triggering signal is sent.
CURR command will cover the CURR:TRIG value, this function is
used to synchronize Multi-channel input load changes.
Transient current level
Set A/B transient current level on front panel or by remote operation, the load
can continuously toggle between the two levels when transient operation is
turned on.
Set slew rate
The current slew rate determines the rate at which the input current to a module
changes to a new programmed value. You can set current level’s rise/fall slew
rate on the front panel or by remote operation. The slew rate programmed act in
LOAD
CURRENT
LOAD INPUT
VOLTAGE
I
V
CURRENT
SETTING
CONSTANTCURRENT MODE
Setup
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effect to the immediate, triggered and transient current level changes.
4.3.2 Constant resistance (CR) mode
In this mode, the electronic load was equivalent to a constant resistance, as
shown below; the electronic load will linearly change the current according to
the input voltage. See figure 4-2.
Fig 4-2 CR mode
Ranges
You can select the lower or higher range for CR mode too. When it shows
RANGE, you can select either of the two overlapping ranges:
or . Resistance can be edited in either of the two ranges. Low
range will supply higher accuracy and better resolution when you set lower
resistance. If any value you set is outside the maximum value of the LOW
RANGE, you should select HIGH RANGE. If the electronic load work in remote
control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can use RES:RANG
command to resistance range.
Immediate resistance level
Set the resistance level via front panel or sending command (RES ), if the
load is in CR mode, the new setting resistance level immediately changes the
input at a rate determined by the slew rate. If the load is not in CR mode, the
setting resistance level will be saved for use, until switch to CR mode.
Triggered voltage level
This function only can be used in remote control mode, when the load is in the
CR mode, after receive the RES:TRIG command, subsequent triggers
will have no effect on the input unless another triggering signal is sent. RES
command will cover the RES:TRIG value, this function is used to
synchronize Multi-channel input load changes.
Transient resistance level
Set A/B transient resistance level on front panel or by remote operation, the
load can continuously toggle between the two levels when transient operation is
turned on.
4.3.3 Constant voltage (CV) mode
In this mode, the electronic load will attempt to sink enough current to control
the source voltage to the programmed value. See figure 4-3.
LOAD
CURRENT
LOAD INPUT
VOLTAGE
I
V
SLOPE
RESISTANCE
SETTING
CONSTANT RESISTANCE MODE
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Fig 4-3 CV mode
Ranges
You can select the lower or higher range for CV mode too. Voltage can be
edited in either of the two ranges. Low range will supply higher accuracy and
better resolution when you set lower range. If any value you set is outside the
maximum value of the low range, you should select high range. If the electronic
load work in remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can
use VOLT:RANG command to voltage range.
Voltage level
Set the voltage level on front panel or by sending SCPI command(VOLT command, subsequent
triggers will have no effect on the input unless another triggering signal is sent.
VOLT command will cover the VOLT:TRIG value, this function is used
to synchronize Multi-channel input load changes.
Transient resistance level
Set A/B transient voltage level on front panel or by remote operation, the load
can continuously toggle between the two levels when transient operation is
turned on.
4.3.4 Constant power (CW) mode
In CW mode, electronic load will consume a constant power. As shown in fig4-4,
when input voltage increase, the input current will decrease, while power will
remain the same. P=(V*I).
LOAD CURRENT
LOAD INPUT
VOLTAGE
I
V
VOLT
SETTING
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Ranges
You can select the lower or higher range for CW mode too. Power can be
edited in either of the two ranges. Low range will supply higher accuracy and
better resolution when you set lower power. Any value you set is outside the
maximum value of the LOW RANGE, you should select HIGH RANGE.
Immediate power level
You could set the power level via front panel. If the load is in CW mode, the new
setting power level immediately changes the input at a rate determined by the
slew rate. If the load is not in CW mode, the setting power level will be saved for
use until switch to CR mode.
Transient power level
Set A/B transient power level on front panel or by remote operation, the load
can continuously toggle between the two levels when transient operation is
turned on.
4.3.5 Operations
The following will show you how to set operation mode on front panel. Take CC
mode as an example:
1. Power on the electronic load
2. Press
or
keys to select the channel to be edited, such as
channel 1
CH01 CC OFF
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc=0.00W
3. Press
key to enter the channel setup menu, press
key to
enter the mode selection menu , press
key to select the
mode CC/CV/CR/CW,such as CC,press
key to confirm
CH01
Mode=CC
RANGE=HIGH
Iset=9.000A
4. Press
key to enter range selection menu , press
key to enter the mode selection menu , press
key to select,
such as , press
key to confirm.
CH01
▲
▼
Setup
Setup
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
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>High Range
Low Range
5. Press
key to enter the current setting , such as set the current
to be 1.25A,press
key to confirm. If any error, press Esc to back.
CH01
Const Current
Set= 1.25A
Enter Esc
6. Press
key to enter the maximum voltage value setting, press
.
Press numeric key to set the maximum voltage value.
CH01
Voltage Upper
Limit=82.000V
Enter Esc
7. Press
key to enter the minimum voltage value setting, press
.
Press numeric key to set the minimum voltage value.
CH01
Voltage Lower
Limit=0.000V
Enter Esc
8. Press
key to enter the rise slope setting, such as set the rise slope
to be 1A/uS. Press
key to confirm
CH01
Rise Speed Set
= 1.00A/Us
Enter Esc
9. Press
key to enter the fall slope setting, such as set the fall slope
to be 2A/uS. Press
key to confirm
CH01
Fall Speed Set
= 2.00A/Us
Enter Esc
10. Press
key to exit
11. Press
to open the load’s input
CH1 CC ON
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc=0.00W
4.4 Transient operation
Transient operation enables the module to periodically switch between two load
levels, as might be required for testing power supplies. Transient operation can
be turned on and off at the front panel (
and
keys), before you turn
on the operation, you should set the parameters associated with transient
operation (
). The parameters include: A level, A width, B level, B width,
and transient testing modes.
The transient testing modes have 3 kinds: continuous, pulsed, or toggled.
Continuous: Generates a respective pulse stream the toggles between two
load levels
Pulse: Generates a load change that returns to its original state after some
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
Esc
Esc
On/Off
On/Off
Tran
Tran
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time period
Toggled: Generates a repetitive pulse stream that toggles between two
load levels. Similar to continuous mode except that the transient points are
controlled by explicit triggers instead of an internal transient generator.
4.4.1 Continuous
In CC mode, transient testing can be used to check the stability of the source
voltage. Transient function has two current levels (A level, B level), which
should be in the same range (high range or low range). You can set the A/B
level delay time and the rise/fall slew via the main frame keyboard. The slew
rate determines the rate which the level changes at. Press
key, the load
will continuously switch between the A/B levels preset. Transient load are
usually used to test the power supply’s performance under load continuous
changing conditions. Figure 4-6 shows the current waveform of continuous
transient operation mode.
Fig 4-6 continuous transient operation current waveform
4.4.2 Pulsed
In pulsed mode, you can set A/B value via mainframe keyboard or remote
control. A/B rise/fall rate and delay time should be the same. The electronic
load will automatically switch to A level, after maintaining A width time, switch to
B level, it won’t switch to A level until the instrument receive the pulse signal.
The following picture shows the current waveform in pulse transient operation.
Fig 4-7 pulsed mode current waveform
4.4.3 Toggled
In toggle mode, the electronic load will switch between A level and B level when
receiving a triggering signal after the transient operation is enabled. The
following picture shows the current waveform in toggle transient operation.
Trig
Trig
10A
2A
Continuous Transient Operation
3.0ms
2.0ms
A
B
“A/B”
A
B
10A
2A
Continuous Transient Operation
3.0ms
2.0ms
A
B
“A/B”
A
B
10A
2A
Continuous Transient Operation
3.0ms
2.0ms
A
B
“A/B”
A
B
10A
2A
Continuous Transient Operation
3.0ms
2.0ms
A
B
“A/B”
A
B
10A
5A
Pulsed Transient Operation
10ms
TWD
10ms
TWD
TRIG
TRIG
10A
5A
Pulsed Transient Operation
10ms
TWD
10ms
TWD
TRIG
TRIG
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Fig 4-8 toggled mode current waveform
4.4.4 A/B transient operations
The following will show you how to set operation mode on front panel. Take CC
mode as an example:
1. Power on the electronic load
2. Press
、
keys to select the channel to be edited, such as
channel 1
CH01 CC OFF
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc=0.00W
3. Press
key to enter the channel setup menu, press
key to
enter the mode selection menu , press
key to select the
mode CC/CV/CR/CW,such as CC,press
key to confirm
CH01
Mode=CC
RANGE=HIGH
Iset=9.000A
4. Press
key to enter range setting , press
key to
enter the mode selection menu , press
key to select, such
as , press
key to confirm.
CH01
High Range
Low Range
5. Press
key to enter the rise slope <∫>, such as set the current to be
1A/uS,press
key to confirm
CH01
Rise Speed Set
= 1.00A/Us
6. Press
key to enter the fall slope setting <∫>, such as set the rise
slope to be 2A/uS. Press
key to confirm
CH01
Fall Speed Set
= 2.00A/Us
7. Press
key to enter A LEVEL setting ,such as 10.00A,
press
key to confirm
Transition A
Level = 10.00A
10A
5A
TRG
TRG
Toggled Transient Operation
10A
5A
TRG
TRG
Toggled Transient Operation
▲
▼
Setup
Setup
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
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8. Press
key to enter A level width setting ,such as 0.003S,
press
key to confirm
Tran A Width
0.003S
9. Press
key to enter B level setting ,such as 2.00A,press
key to confirm
Transition B
Level = 2.00A
10. Press
key to enter B level width setting ,such as 0.002S,
press
key to confirm
Tran. B Width=
0.002S
11. Press
key to set transient operation mode ,such as
continuous mode, press
key to confirm
CH01
>Continuous
Pulse
Toggle
12. Press
key to exit
13. Press
+
keys to enter system menu function, press
key
to select ,such as select on the front panel,
press
key to confirm
Manual
External
Hold
Bus
Timer
14. press
key to confirm
15. Press
to open the load’s input
16. Press
to enable transient operation
17. Press
key to trigger
If in the remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net),you can refer
to the following example to edit transient operation(refer to IT8700
programming guide to get more).
CURRent:TRANsient:MODE CONTinous
CURRent:TRANsient:ALEVel 5
CURRent:TRANsient:AWIDth 0.6mS
CURRent:TRANsent:BLEVel 10
CURRent:TRANsient:BWIDth 0.7mS
TRANsient ON
TRIGger:IMMediate
4.5 List operation
List mode lets you generate complex sequences of input changes with rapid,
precise timing, which may be synchronized with internal or external signals.
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
Enter
Esc
Esc
Shift
4
▼
Enter
Esc
Esc
On/Off
On/Off
Tran
Tran
Trig
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This is useful when running test sequences with a minimum amount of
overhead.
Generate complex sequences to complete complex tests by editing LIST:
Select different trigger resource, editing the step value, width time and slew rate
of every step. The parameters of List operation include the name, number of
steps (2-84 for all the modules), single step width time (0.000020s~3600s for all
the modules) and every step’s set value and slew rate. The list file can be
saved in non-volatile memory, used to fast recall. And the modules can edit up
to 7 groups list files
In list operation mode, the load begin to enable the list operation once receive
the trigger signal, until the list operation is completed or the instrument receive
another trigger signal.
Fig 4-9 List mode current waveform
LIST operation mode
The following will show you how to set operation mode on front panel. Take
IT8732 as an example:
1. Power on the electronic load
2. Press
、
keys to select the channel to be edited, such as
channel 1
CH01 CC OFF
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc=0.00W
3. Press
+
(System) keys to enter system menu function, press
key to select , such as select on the
front panel, press
key to confirm
Manual
External
Hold
Bus
Timer
4. Press
to close the load’s input
5. Press
+5,press
key to select
- , press
key to
confirm, press
key to select List
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6. Select high/low ranges, such as low range, press
to confirm
High range
Low range
7. Select Lists steps,such as 5 steps,press
to confirm
List file step
= 5
8. Set the first step’s current, such as 1A, press
key to confirm
Step 001 level
= 1A
9. Set the first step’s rise slew rate, such as 1A/uS press
key to
confirm
Step 001 rate
= 1A/uS
10. Set the first step’s time, such as 6S. press
key to confirm
Step 001 width
= 6S
11. Set the second step’s current, such as 0A. press
key to confirm
Step 002 level
= 0A
12. Set the second step’s rise slew rate, such as 1A/uS. Press
to
confirm
Step 002 rate
= 1A/uS
13. Set the second step’s time, such as 5S. press
to confirm
Step 002 width=5S
14. Set the 3rd to 5th steps in same procedure as 0.5A/ 1A/us /4S, 0A/ 1A/us
/2S, 2A/ 1A/us /3S.
15. Select repeat running times, such as 1, press
to confirm
Repeat count= 1
16. Select the position to save file, such as 1, press
to confirm
CH01
Save list file = 1
17. Press
key to select , press
key to confirm,
press
key to select
- ,press
to confirm
Fixed
List
18. Press
to exit
19. Press
,open the load’s input
20. Press
to trigger
If in the remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net),you can refer
to the following example to edit list operation (refer to IT8700 programming
guide to get more).
LIST:MODE CURRent
LIST:RANGe 40
LIST:COUNT 10000
LIST:STEP 4
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
▲
Enter
▲
Enter
Esc
Esc
On/Off
On/Off
Trig
Trig
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LIST:LEVEL 1,5
LIST:SLEW 1,2
LIST:WIDTH 1,1
LIST:LEVEL 2,1
LIST:SLEW 2,2
LIST:WIDTH 2,2
FUNCTION:MODE LIST
TRIGger:IMMidiate
4.6 Triggered operation
4.6.1 Trigger function
Trigger operation can be used in the following operations: transient pulse
output, triggered output and list output. The electronic load have 5 kinds of
trigger modes to Synchronously trigger the tested instrument, before enable the
trigger function, users should first select trigger source.
4.6.2 Trigger source
Keyboard (
key) trigger:when the keyboard trigger mode is active,
press
,will enable a trigger operation.
External trigger signal(TTL level):the 1st pin of the 8 pins connector on the
rear panel of the main frame is trigger input terminal, when external trigger
signal is available, input a low pulse(>10uS) to the internal, the load will
enable a trigger operation.
Bus trigger: when bus trigger is available, as soon as the load receive a
trigger command (*TRG) from the communication port, the load will enable
a trigger operation.
Timer trigger: when timer trigger is available, the main frame will enable a
trigger operation periodically.
Trigger maintenance: when trigger maintenance is available, only when the
load receive the trigger command (TRIG:IMM) from the communication
port, the load will enable a trigger operation.
4.7 Short operation
The load can simulate a short circuit at its input. During front panel operation,
you can press
key to switch short on/off states. Short operation won’t
affect the present setting. When turn off the short state, the load returns to the
original set state.
The actual value of the electronic in short operation depends on the mode and
range active when the short is turned on. In CC, CR mode, the maximum short
current is 120% of the current range. In CV mode, short means setting the
load’s constant voltage to be 0V.
When in remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can send
SCPI command INPut:SHORt ON to enable the short operation
4.8 Input on/off operation
In front panel operation conditions, press
key to switch to on/off state.
Trig
Trig
Trig
Trig
Short
Short
On/Off
On/Off
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Input on/off operation won’t affect the present settings. The load/unload speed
of On/off operation is not dependent on the rise/fall slew rate.
When in the remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can
send SCPI command INPut ON to open input.
4.9 Synchronous load
To any channels, press
+
key to enter configuration menu, set
SYNC ON SET to be ON. When turn on this function,
key can control
the input state of the correspondent module synchronously.
When in remote control mode(USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net), you can send
SCPI command INPut:ALL ON to synchronously load all channels.
4.10 Von operation
You can set voltage value Von/Voff to control the input state on/off for electronic
load. When the input voltage reaches the Von value, the load’s input state is on.
When the input voltage reaches the Voff value, the load’s input state is off.
This function can protect the power supply when the rise/fall speed of it is very
low. For example, when you test a power supply’s discharging, you can set the
start discharge voltage and the end discharge voltage of the power supply.
IT8700 series electronic loads offer Von loading voltage and Von loading mode.
When disable Von LATCH, voltage rise and is higher than the Von loading
voltage, input of electronic load is turned on. When the power supply’s
voltage fall and is lower than Von unload value, input is turned off.
Fig 4-10 VON LATCH load’s working range
When enable Von LATCH, voltage rise and is higher than the Von loading
voltage, input of electronic load is turned on. When the power supply’s
voltage fall and is lower than Von unload value, input won’t be turned off.
Shift
Config
On/Off
On/Off
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Fig 4-11 VON LATCH load’s working range
Von function panel operations
1. Power on the electronic load
2. Select a channel, such as channel 1
CH01 CC OFF
Vdc=0.0000V
Adc=0.0000A
Wdc=0.00W
3. Press
+
to enter configuration menu
Sync On Set
Von
Average Count
4. Press
to select , press
to enter. First set ,
press
key to enter, input the programmed value, such as 1V, press
key to confirm
Von point
Von Latch
Exit
5. Press
to select , press
key to enter, select
Latch to enable on/off state, such as On, press
key to confirm
6. Press
key to exit
7. Open the load’s input
When in remote control mode (USB / RS232 / GPIB / Ether-net),you can send
SCPI command VOLT:ON to set Von value; send VOLT:LATch ON to
enable Von LATCH function.
Shift
Shift
5
▼
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Esc
Esc
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4.11 Protection functions
Load has the following protection functions: over voltage protection(OVP),over
current protection(OCP), over power protection(OPP), over temperature
protection(OTP), reverse voltage protection(LRV/RRV).
The mainframe will act appropriately once any of the above protection is active.
You can press any button on front panel to restore the protection function. For
example, the electronic load come into over temperature protection, the buzzer
will alarm, the input will automatically shut down and Main frame VFD will
display OTP.
4.11.1 Over voltage protection (OVP)
If the OVP circuit has triggered, buzzer alarm, the main frame screen will
displays (OVP), the condition will remain until they are reset.
Operations to clear the OVP state:
Check whether the input voltage is in the load’s rated voltage or the
programmed protecting voltage ranges. If it is outside of the range, please
disconnect the instrument under test. Press any key on the front panel (or send
commandPROTection:CLEar), the (OVP) displayed on the front panel will
disappear, load exits OVP protection state.
4.11.2 Over current protection (OCP)
The electronic load includes both hardware and software over current
protection features.
Hardware OVP: load’s maximum input current will be limited at about 110%
of the current range, once the hardware OCP is triggered, the status
register’s OC bit will be set; when the hardware OCP is removed, the
status register’s OC bit will be reset. Hardware over current protection
won’t affect load’s on/off state.
Software OCP: users can set load’s software OCP value, steps:
+
>Protect>Alimit set ON, Apoint set OCP current value, Adelay set delay
time before alarm. When the software OCP function is active, if the load
current value is over the over current protection set value, load will
automatically off, VFD displays OCP. At the same time, the OC and PS bits
in the status register will be set and they will remain until they are reset.
Operations to clear the OCP state:
Check whether the input current is within the load’s rated current or the
programmed protecting current ranges, if it is outside the range, please
disconnect the instrument under test. Press any key on the front panel (or send
commandPROTection:CLEar), the (OVP) displayed on the front panel will
disappear, load exits OCP protection state.
4.11.3 Over power protection (OPP)
The electronic load includes both hardware and software OPP features.
Hardware OPP: the electronic load allows user to set a power protection
limit in hardware which will limit the power in the range you set when the
OPP condition occur. Hardware OPP will not change the load ON/OFF
state.
Software OPP: users can set load’s software OPP value, steps:
Shift+5>Protect>Point set OPP power value, Plimit set alarm delay. If the
load power value is OPP delay time, load will automatically turned off, VFD
will display OPP. At the same time, the OP and PS bits in the status register
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Shift
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will be set and they will remain until they are reset.
Operations to clear the OPP state:
Check whether the input power is in the rated power range or the programmed
protecting ranges. If it is outside the range, please disconnect the instrument
under
test.
Press
any
key
on
the
front
panel
(or
send
commandPROTection:CLEar), the (OPP) displayed on the front panel will
disappear, load exits OPP protection state.
4.11.4 Over temperature protection (OTP)
When load’s internal circuit temperature is over 85℃, load will enable OTP.
Input will automatically turned off, VFD display OTP. At the same time the OT
and PS bits in the status register will be set, they will remain until they are reset.
Operations to clear the OTP state:
when load temperature dropped to the protecting point, press any key on the
front panel(or send command PROTection:CLEar), the (OTP) displayed on the
front panel will disappear, load exits OTP protection state.
4.11.5 Reverse voltage protection (LRV/RRV)
Once in reverse connection condition, input will be immediately turned off,
buzzer alarm, status register’s (RV/RRV) and (VF) bits will be set, main frame
screen displays (LRV/RRV), they will remain until they are reset.
In this condition, the 8 pins connector’s VF pin will output a low level, which can
disconnect the external DUT.
Operations to clear the reverse voltage state:
Check whether the connection is reversed. If so, disconnect the object to be
measured.
4.12 Save and recall operation
The stored setting of all channels can be recalled, the stored parameters
includes working mode, voltage/ current value, slew rate, transient setting and
so on. It can save up to 101 groups of setting parameters. The 0th group can be
used as boot parameters. The 1st to 100th groups can be used as automatic
testing parameters. All the parameters are saved in the nonvolatile memory,
won’t lose even in power down state. You can use SAVE key to save
parameters, press RECALL key to fast recall.
Save and recall operations
1. After setting the parameters, press
key to save, press number 9,
press
to confirm
Save Group
0
2. Press
key , press
, to recall the saved data
Recall Group
0
4.13 Automatic test
Automatic test function of IT8700 series electronic load is very powerful, it can
simulate various tests. It can edit up to 10 groups of testing files, each file has
10 steps, it can edit up to 100 files which can be saved in EEPROM (address).
Save
Save
Enter
Enter
Recall
Recall
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Edit testing files
1. Power on the electronic load
2. Press
+
key to enter the menu
Run Program
Recall Prog
Edit Program
Exit
3. Press
key to move menu to ﹥EDIT PROGRAM to edit testing files
4. Press
key to enter the next menu.
Take example of IT8702, IT8702 can be max extended to be 16 channels,
0 represent the number of IT8702 main frame, 1 stands for the number of
the extended main frame. □7 □5 □3 □1 indicate 1/3/5/7 channels have
been equipped with loads, next to the main frame is channel 1, the others
followed are numbered in order. Press numeric keys to select the channel
to be tested, □7□5□3□1changes to □7□Y□Y□1,it stands for 3/5 is selected
to be edited. Press
to confirm.
Active Channel
0:□□□□□□□□
1:□7 □5 □3 □ 1
5. Select the steps needed to test, if you want to test 4 steps, please press in
order 1/2/3/4, 0 stands for the tenth step. If you want to cancel a step,
press again the numeric keys you want to cancel. Press
to confirm。
Active SEQ.
0 9 8 7 6 5 Y Y Y Y
6. In the 4 steps, if you want to suspend, e.g. you want to suspend step 2,
press numeric key 2, press
to confirm
Pause Sequence
□□□□□□ 4 3 Y 1
7. Edit the 1st step of the 4 steps: determine whether need short circuit testing
in channel 3 and 5, for example, channel 3 need short circuit testing, press
number 3. press
to confirm
SEQ01 Short CH
0:□□□□□□□□
1:□□□ 5□Y □□
8. Set with-load time, if you want to load 2S, press numeric key 2, then press
to confirm
SEQ01 On Time
= 2.0 S
9. Set unloading time, if you need 2S, press numeric key 2, then press
to confirm
SEQ01 Off Time
= 2.0 S
10. Set testing delay time, e.g. 1S, press numeric key 1. Tpf is testing delay
time.
SEQ01 P/F Delay
Time = 1.0 S
Shift
Shift
6
▼
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
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Tpf is testing delay time
11. Repeat 7)~10),set the rest 3 steps’ loading/unloading time
12. Set the condition when stop testing, COMPLETE mean stop test When all
the steps are completed, FAILURE mean stop test when the testing fails.
Press
、
keys to select, such as , press
key to confirm.
Stop Condition﹥
Complete
Failure
13. Whether you need to link to the next file to be tested, if you need to link to
group 2, press number key 2, 0 stands for not linking to other files. Press
key to confirm.
Program Chain
NO: 1
Program 1 Sequence
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Save Group
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Program 2 Sequence
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Save Group
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
:
:
Program 10 Sequence
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Save Group
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99 100
14. Save the edited files in EEPROM, you can save up to 10 groups of files,
e.g please press numeric key
to save the edited file in group 1, and
then press
to confirm.
Save Program
NO: 1
15. Press
key twice to exit.
16. Select the channel you want to edit, then edit every group’s every step, we
select channel 3 and channel 5 in above, press
、
keys to
switch channels, after selecting channel 3.
17. Press
key
﹥Mode =CC
Range=HIGH
▲
▼
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
1
Enter
Enter
Esc
Esc
▼
▲
Setup
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ISet =1.00 A
18. You can edit every step’s mode, ﹥MODE =CC, press
key to enter
the menu, press
、
key to select mode, for example, select
﹥Const Current, press
to confirm. Press
to select range,
for example, RANGE=HIGH, press
to enter the menu.
﹥Const Current
Const Voltage
Const Resis.
19. Press
key, move the cursor to ﹥I SET =1.00 A, press
to
enter the menu, set the working current, for example, set 1A, press
numeric key
, then press
to confirm.
Const Current
Set = 1.000A
20. Press
to move the cursor to VMAX=82.000V, you need to set the
high limit of testing voltage, press
to enter the menu.
In this example, the first step is 5.8V, press
、
、
keys, then
press
key to confirm.
Voltage Upper
Limit = 5.800V
21. Press
key to move the cursor to VMIN=0.000V, you need to set the
low limit of testing voltage, press
key to enter the menu.
In this example, the first step is 0.15V, press
、
、
、
keys,
then press
key to confirm. After editing the first step of channel 3,
press
key to exit.
VOLTAGE LOWER
LIMIT = 0.150V
22. Press
keys to select channel 5, in order to select the first
step of channel 5, repeat 16)~19)steps, after editing the menu, press
key to exit.
23. Then save the edited first step of channel 3 and channel 5, press
and numeric key 1 to save step 1 in the same way, you can edit the rest 3
steps of channel 3 and channel 5. After saving, press
to confirm.
SAVE GROUP
0
Recall testing files and Run testing files
The following way can make you fast recall the edited testing files from
EEPROM after re-powering.
1. Press
+
to enter the menu
Run Program
Recall Prog
Edit Program
Exit
Enter
Enter
▼
▲
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
1
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
5
.
8
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
Enter
0
.
1
5
Enter
Enter
Esc
Esc
▼
▲
Esc
Esc
Save
Enter
Enter
Shift
Shift
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2. Press
to move to to recall the saved
testing files.
3. Press
to move to .
4. Press
key to start automatic testing, if you need to pause, press
key, then press
key to continue test by one step. press
key to continue the test until the test is finished.
4.14 CR-LED Test Function
IT873X, IT8722, IT8723 and IT8722B modules provide CR-LED function, which
can simulate the real characteristics of LED light to test LED constant current
source. LED light tends to consist of diodes. The break-over voltage of diode
and the current ripple of the constant current source make former CR mode
which could cause unstable test voltage and current unable to satisfy the test of
LED constant current source. The CR-LED function of IT873X, IT8722, IT8723
and IT8722B modules can simulate all characteristics of LED light. You can
simulate the break-over voltage value of diode by setting the Vd value to make
the test accurate.
Operating steps
1. Power on the electronic load.
2. Select the channel.
3. Press
+
to enter configuration menu
SYNC ON SET
4. Press
key to move to CR-LED. Press
key to confirm.
ON
OFF(Default)
5. Press
key to exit.
6. Press
key to enter the setup menu.
MODE= CC
7. Press
key to enter the mode selection menu , press
key to select the mode CR, press
key to confirm.
Const Current
Const Voltage
>Const Resis
8. Press
key to move to Rset=7500.0. You need to set the constant
resistance.
Const Resis
Set=7500.0
Enter Esc
9. Press
key to move to Vd= 0.000V. Press
key to confirm. You
need to set the Vd value.
CR-LED Vdorp=
0.000V
Enter Esc
10. Press
key to exit
▼
▼
Start
Start
Pause
Pause
▼
Pause
Pause
Shift
Shift
5
▼
Enter
Enter
Esc
Esc
Setup
Setup
Enter
Enter
▼
Enter
▼
▼
Enter
Enter
Esc
Esc
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Chapter5 Specifications
5.1 Main technical parameters
IT8722 is double channels module which dynamically allocates power and the
specification of each channel is the same.
Model
IT8722
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~80V
Input current
0~20A
Input power
250W *1
Min operation
voltage
0.15V/3A
1.0V/20A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~3A
0~20A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*2
Range
0.05Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *3
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*5
Range
250W *4
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic mode
CC Mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S/Res:1uS
Accuracy
5uS±100ppm
Rising/falling
slope *6
0.0001~0.2A/uS
0.001~1.6A/uS
Min Rising time
*7
≒10uS
≒10uS
Measuring range
Readback voltage
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback current
Range
0~3A
0~20A
Resolution
0. 01mA
0.1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback power
Range
250W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒250W
OCP
≒3.3A
≒22A
OVP
≒82V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current(CC)
≒3.3/3A
≒22/20A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance
(CR)
≒50mΩ
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Input impedance
300KΩ
dimension
W*H*D (mm)
82*183*573
weight
5KG
*1 Dynamically allocate power. The maximum power of single channel is 250W. The total power
of both channels is less than or equal to 300W. The average power of each channel is 150W.
*2 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS (FS= Full Scale)
*3 The scope of read-back resistance is ( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*4 Dynamically allocate power. The maximum power of single channel is 250W. The total power
of both channels is less than or equal to 300W.
*5 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*6 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*7 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
IT8723 is double channels module which dynamically allocates power and the
specification of each channel is the same.
Model
IT8723
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~80V
Input current
0~45A
Input power
300W
Min operation
voltage
0.14V at 4.5A
1.4V at 45A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~4.5A
0~45A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.05Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*3
Input voltage
300W
Input current
10mW
Input power
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic
mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S/Res:1uS
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/falling
slope
*4
0.0001~0.25A/uS
0.001~2.5A/uS
Min Rising time
*5
≒12uS
≒12uS
Measuring range
Readback
voltage
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback
current
Range
0~4.5A
0~45A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback
power
Range
300W
Resolution
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒310W
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OCP
≒5A
≒50A
OVP
≒82V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circu
it
Current(CC)
≒5/4.5A
≒50/45A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance
(CR)
≒30mΩ
dimension
82*183*573mm
Weight
5KG
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
Model
IT8731
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~80V
Input current
0~40A
Input power
200 W
Min operation
voltage
0.12V at 4A
1.2V at 40A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~4A
0~40A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.05Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*3
Range
200W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic
mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S /Res:1u S
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/falling
slope
*4
0.0001~0.2A/uS
0.001~2A/uS
Min Rising time
*5
≒15uS
≒15uS
Measuring range
Readback
voltage
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback
current
Range
0~4A
0~40A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback
power
Range
200W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
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OPP
≒210W
OCP
≒4.4A
≒44A
OVP
≒82V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current(CC)
≒4.4/4A
≒44/40A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance(CR)
≒30mΩ
Input impedance
300KΩ
dimension
82*183*573
weight
5KG
safety
CE
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
Model
IT8732
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input
voltage
0~80V
Input
current
0~60A
Input power
400W
Min
operation
voltage
0.15V at 6A
1.5V at 60A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~6A
0~60A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.05Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*3
Range
400W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic
mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S /Res:1u S
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/fallin
g slope
*4
0.0001~0.25A/uS
0.001~2.5A/uS
Min Rising
time
*5
≒15uS
≒15uS
Measuring range
Readback
voltage
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback
current
Range
0~6A
0~60A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
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Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback
power
Range
400W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒400W
OCP
≒6.6A
≒66A
OVP
≒82V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current
(CC)
≒6.6/6A
≒66/60A
Voltage
(CV)
0V
Resistance
(CR)
≒25mΩ
Input impedance
300KΩ
dimension
82*183*573
weight
5KG
safety
CE
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
Model
IT8733
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~80V
Input current
0~120A
Input power
600W
Min operation
voltage
0.24V at 12A
2.4V at 120A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~12A
0~120A
Resolution
1mA
10mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.1%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.2Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*3
Input voltage
600W
Input current
10mW
Input power
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic
mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S /Res:1u S
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/falling
slope
*4
0.0001~0.25A/uS
0.001~2.5A/uS
Min Rising time
*5
≒35uS
≒35uS
Measuring range
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Readback
voltage
Range
0~18V
0~80V
Resolution
0.1 mV
1 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback
current
Range
0~12A
0~120A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback
power
Range
600W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒600W
OCP
≒13.2A
≒132A
OVP
≒82V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circ
uit
Current(CC)
≒13.2/12A
≒132/120A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance(CR)
≒15mΩ
Input
impedance
≒300KΩ
dimension
82*183*573mm
weight
5KG
safety
CE
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
IT8722B is double channels module which dynamically allocates power and the
specification of each channel is the same.
Model
IT8722B
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~500V
Input current
0~15A
Input power
250W *1
Min operation
voltage
0.8V/3A
4.0V/15A
CV mode
Range
0.1~50V
0.1~500V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~3A
0~15A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*2
Range
0.3Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *3
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*5
Range
250W *4
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic mode
CC Mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S/Res:1uS
Accuracy
5uS±100ppm
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Rising/falling
slope *6
0.0001~0.1A/uS
0.001~0.5A/uS
Min Rising time
*7
≒20uS
≒20uS
Measuring range
Readback voltage
Range
0~50V
0~500V
Resolution
1 mV
10 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback current
Range
0~3A
0~15A
Resolution
0. 01mA
0.1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback power
Range
250W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒260W
OCP
≒3.3A
≒16.5A
OVP
≒530V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current(CC)
≒3.3/3A
≒16.5/15A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance
(CR)
≒260mΩ
Input impedance
≒1MΩ
dimension
W*H*D (mm)
82*183*573
weight
5KG
*1 Dynamically allocate power. The maximum power of single channel is 250W. The total power of both channels is
less than or equal to 300W. The average power of each channel is 150W.
*2 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS (FS= Full Scale)
*3 The scope of read-back resistance is ( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*4 Dynamically allocate power. The maximum power of single channel is 250W. The total power of both channels is
less than or equal to 300W.
*5 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*6 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*7 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
Model
IT8732B
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~500V
Input current
0~20A
Input power
300 W
Min operation
voltage
0.72V at 3A
4.8V at 20A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~500V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.02%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~3A
0~20A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.25Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
*3
Input voltage
300W
Input current
10mW
Input power
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
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Dynamic
mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S /Res:1u S
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/falling
slope
*4
0.0001~0.1A/uS
0.001~0.8A/uS
Min Rising time
*5
≒20uS
≒20uS
Measuring range
Readback
voltage
Range
0~18V
0~500V
Resolution
1 mV
10 mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback
current
Range
0~3A
0~20A
Resolution
0.01mA
0.1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback
power
Range
300W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒310W
OCP
≒3.3A
≒22A
OVP
≒530V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current(CC)
≒3.3/3A
≒22/20A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance(CR)
≒240mΩ
Input impedance
≒1MΩ
dimension
82*183*573mm
weight
5KG
safety
CE
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
Model
IT8733B
Rated value
( 0~40 ℃)
Input voltage
0~500V
Input current
0~30A
Input power
500 W
Min operation
voltage
0.54V/3A
5.4V/30A
CV mode
Range
0~18V
0~500V
Resolution
1mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range
0~3A
0~30A
Resolution
0.1mA
1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
CR mode
*1
Range
0.2Ω~10Ω
10Ω~7.5KΩ
Resolution
16bit
Accuracy
0.01%+0.08S *2
0.01%+0.0008S
CP mode
Range
500W
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*3
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Dynamic mode
Dynamic mode
CC mode
T1&T2
20uS~3600S/Res:1uS
Accuracy
5uS+100ppm
Rising/falling
slope
*4
0.0001~0.08A/uS
0.001~0.8A/uS
Min Rising time
*5
≒25uS
≒25uS
Measuring range
Readback voltage
Range
0~18V
0~500V
Resolution
1 mV
10mV
Accuracy
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Readback current
Range
0~3A
0~30A
Resolution
0.01mA
0.1mA
Accuracy
±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Readback power
Range
500W
Resolution
10mW
Accuracy
±(0.2%+0.2%FS)
Protection range
OPP
≒510W
OCP
≒3.3A
≒33A
OVP
≒530V
OTP
≒85℃
Specification
Short-circuit
Current(CC)
≒3.3/3A
≒33/30A
Voltage(CV)
0V
Resistance
(CR)
180mΩ
Input impedance
1MΩ
dimension
82*183*573mm
weight
5KG
safety
CE
*1 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*2 The scope of read-back resistance is:
( 1/(1/R+(1/R)*0.01%+0.08),1/(1/R-(1/R)*0.01%-0.08) )
*3 The voltage/current input is no less than 10% FS
*4 Ascending/descending slope: 10%-90% current ascending slope from 0 to maximum current
*5 Minimum rise time: 10%-90% current rise time
* The above specifications may be subject to change without prior notice.
5.2 Supplementary characteristics
Storage capacity: 101 sets
Suggested calibration frequency: one time each year
Cooling style: fan
Fans control temperature:
Temperature 35°C
50°C
70°C
85°C
Fans status
The first grade
The second grade
The third grade
OTP
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Chapter6 Remote operation
There are four kinds of communication interfaces: Ether Net、GPIB、USB、
RS232. The user can choose any one of them to communicate with PC.
Figure 7-1IT8700 rear panel communication interface (take example of IT8702)
6.1 RS232 interface
RS232 interface:use a cable with two COM interface(DB9)to connect load
and PC. It can be activated by + key on the front panel.
NOTE: There’re two COM interface on the rear panel of IT8700:the left 9-pin
COM interface is RS232 communication interface;the right 9-pin COM serial
port connection(extended keyboard interface). All SCPI commands are
available through RS-232 programming. The EIA RS-232 standard defines the
interconnections between data terminal equipment (DTE )and data
communications equipment(DCE). The electronic load is designed to be a DTE.
It can be connected to another DTE such as a PC COM port through a null
modem cable
NOTE
The RS-232 settings in your program must match the settings specified in the front panel
system menu. Press + key if you need to change the settings. You can
break data transmissions by sending a ^C or ^X character string to the multimeter. This
clears any pending operation and discards any pending output.
RS-232 data format
The RS-232 data is a 10-bit word with one start bit and one stop bit. The
number of start and stop bits is not programmable. However, the following
parity options are selectable using the front panel + key.
Parity options are stored in non-volatile memory.
Baud rate
The front panel + key allows the user to select one of the
following baud rates, which is stored in non-volatile memory: 4800 9600 19200
38400 57600 115200.
RS - 232
GPIB
Ether - Net
USB
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RS-232 flow control
The RS-232 interface supports the following flow control options that are
selected using the front panel + key. For each case, the
electronic load will send a maximum of five characters after hold-off is asserted
by the controller. The electronic load is capable of receiving up to fifteen
additional characters after it asserts hold-off.
The electronic load asserts its Request to Send (RTS) line to signal hold-off
when its input buffer is almost full, and it interprets its Clear to Send (CTS)
line as a hold-off signal from the controller.
When the input queue of the electronic load becomes more than 3/4full, the
instrument will send an X-OFF command. The control program should
respond to this and stop sending characters until the electronic load issues
the X-ON, which it will do once its input buffer has dropped below half-full.
The electronic load recognizes X_ON and X_OFF sent from the controller.
An X-OFF will cause the electronic load to stop outputting characters until it
sees an X-ON.
NONE there’s no flow control.
Flow control options are stored in non-volatile memory.
RS-232 connections
The RS-232 serial port can be connected to the serial port of a controller (i.e.,
personal computer) using a straight through RS-232 cable terminated with
DB-9 connectors. Do not use a null modem cable. The table below shows the
pinout for the connector.
If your computer uses a DB-25connector for the RS-232interface, you will need
a cable or adapter with a DB-25 connector on one end and a DB-9 connector
on the other, wired straight through (not null modem).
RS-232 connector pinout
pin
number
description
1
no connection
2
TXD, transmit data
3
RXD, receive data
4
no connection
5
GND, signal ground
6
no connection
7
CTS, clear to send
8
RTS, ready to send
9
no connection
RS-232 troubleshooting:
If you are having trouble communicating over the RS-232 interface, check the
following:
The computer and the electronic load must be configured for the same
baud rate, parity, number of data bits, and flow control options. Note that
the electronic load is configured for 1 start bit and 1stop bit (these values
are fixed).
The correct interface cables or adapters must be used, as described under
RS-232 connector. Note that even if the cable has the proper connectors
for your system, the internal wiring may be incorrect.
The interface cable must be connected to the correct serial port on your
computer (COM1, COM2.etc.).
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Communication setting
Before communication operation, please make sure that the following
parameters of electronic load match that of PC.
Baud rate :9600(4800、9600、19200、38400、57600、115200). You can
enter system menu through panel to set communication baud rate.
Data bit :8
Stop bit :1
Parity :(none, even, odd)
EVEN: eight data bits with even parity
ODD: eight data bits with odd parity
NONE: eight data bits without parity
Local address :(0 ~31,default setting is 0)
Parity=None
Start Bit
8 Data Bits
Stop Bit
6.2 Ether Net interface
Use a network cable to connect PC through Ether-net interface of load. Then
press
+
on the front panel to enter menu, choose in
item, then set gateway address, IP address
,mask address ,and port< port set> in Ether-net.
6.3 GPIB interface
Firstly, connect GPIB port of load to GPIB card of PC. Please ensure that the
screws have been screwed down in order to have a full connection. And then
set address. The address can be set from 0 to 31. Press
+
key to
enter system menu, press
key to find GPIB address set ,then enter the
address, and use
to confirm. The GPIB address is stored in non-volatile
memory.
6.4 USB interface
Use cables with double USB interface to connect load and PC. All electronic
load functions are programmable over the USB.
The USB488 interface capabilities of the electronic load are described below:
The interface is 488.2 USB488 interface
The
interface
accepts
REN_CONTROL,
GO_TO_LOCAL,
and
LOCAL_LOCKOUT requests.
The interface accepts MsgID = TRIGGER USBTMC command message
and forwards TRIGGER requests to the function layer.
The USB488 device capabilities of the electronic load are described below:
The device understands all mandatory SCPI commands.
The device is SR1 capable.
The device is RL1 capable.
The device is DT1 capable.
Shift
Shift
System
Shift
Shift
System
▼
Enter
Enter
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NOTE
When communicating with PC, you can just select one method of all the communication
methods above.
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Appendix
Specifications of Red and Black Test Lines
ITECH provides you with optional red and black test lines, which individual
sales and you can select for test. For specifications of ITECH test lines and
maximum current values, refer to the table below.
Model
Specification
Cross Section
Length
IT-E301/10A
10A
-
1m
IT-E301/30A
30A
6mm2
1.2m
IT-E301/30A
30A
6mm2
2m
IT-E301/60A
60A
20mm2
1.5m
IT-E301/120A
120A
50mm2
2m
IT-E301/240A
240A
70mm2
1m
IT-E301/240A
240A
70mm2
2m
IT-E301/360A
360A
95mm2
2m
For maximum current of AWG copper wire, refer to table blow.
AWG
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
The
Maximum
Current
Value( A)
40
25
20
13
10
7
5
3.5 2.5 1.7
Note: AWG (American Wire Gage), it means X wire (marked on the wire). The
table above lists current capacity of single wire at working temperature of 30°C.
For reference only
Thanks for purchasing ITECH products. In case of any doubts, please contact us as follows:
1. Refer to accompanying data disk and relevant manual.
2. Visit ITECH website: www.itechate.com.
3. Select the most convenient contact method for further information.