End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs USER GUIDE | UG:116 MicroPAC Serial Interface (Dongle) & GUI User Guide February 2014 ContentsPage Overview of Product 1 Standard Features 2 Considerations2 Mechanical3 Specifications3 MicroPAC GUI Basic Operation 4 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 5 Getting Started 6 Temperature Tab 7 Sequence Operation (Configeration Dependant) 8 Overview of Product The external serial interface is a small dongle designed to work with the MicroPAC power supply system. The dongle provides the serial interface between the MicroPAC and a computer. The dongle enables the user to control the MicroPAC directly from a PC using the MicroPAC graphical user interface downloadable from www.vicorpower.com/ ac-dc_power_systems/micropac_pfc_power_system#RelatedProducts. n Serial Interface (Dongle) part number; 19-130066 n Compatible with Windows XP; Windows 7 or later n File size; 3.2MB n Requires a Male-DB9 to Female-DB9 straight through serial interface cable n If a USB connection is required, a USB to serial adaptor must be used. UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 1 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Standard Features n Enable/Disable individual channels n General shutdown control n Standby mode control n Output channel sequencing (save up to five separate sequences) n Temperature sensing n Temperature logging n Over temperature warning alarm n Over temperature shutdown alarm n Fan Failure alarm (standard MicroPAC) n AC OK alarm Considerations n Do not connect the dongle to the MicroPAC while the MicroPAC is in operation. Turn off MicroPAC before plugging dongle into the user interface connector. n Compatible with Windows XP; Windows 7 or higher n File size; 3.2MB n The communication cable required is a Male-DB9 to Female-DB9 straight through serial interface cable. n If a USB connection is required, a USB to serial adaptor must be used. Please Note: If you are using a 64Bit system make sure the USB adaptor is compatible. UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 2 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Mechanical Figure 1. Physical Dimensions/Markings Note: Dimensions are in inches. Physical Weight 0.1 lbs Specifications Input Specification Warranty 2 years Output Specification Communication with PC Female straight through serial communication cable Environmental Specifications Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature -40°C to +65°C Humidity 95% non condensing Regulatory CE Mark CE certification UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 3 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs MicroPAC GUI Basic Operation GUI General Information n The GUI is ideal for use in the LAB environment and/or during the qualification stage of a MicroPAC system. GUI Individual Channel Button Functions n Channel 1 button; enables/disables Channel 1 on the MicroPAC (Green when enabled; Red/Orange when disabled). n Channel 2 button; enables/disables Channel 2 on the MicroPAC (Green when enabled; Red/Orange when disabled). n Channel 3 button; enables/disables Channel 3 on the MicroPAC (Green when enabled; Red/Orange when disabled). n Channel 3 button; enables/disables Channel 4 on the MicroPAC (Green when enabled; Red/Orange when disabled). GUI General Shutdown Button Function (GSD) n When activated, this button color turns Yellow/Orange and disables all MicroPAC outputs. When in the disable mode, it also disables the individual channel function buttons (buttons gray out). GUI Standby Button Function (STDBY) n When the standby button is activated, the button color changes from Blue to Orange and the MicroPAC is put into a low power standby mode. This mode turns off all outputs, fan and main power converter. GUI Channel Sequencing Mode n No other buttons should be active during the operation of sequencing mode. n The sequencing mode allows the MicroPAC outputs to be turned on in a user-defined sequence. Up to five sequences can be programmed and stored. n Once the MicroPAC has powered up and has established communication with dongle, the user can input turn-on sequences from the dropdown menu. To activate the sequence, press the sequence button and the MicroPAC’s outputs will be disabled and turned on in the programmed order. Using the sequencing command will disable the individual channel buttons and the GSD button while in use. Over Temperature Warning Indicator n Internal to the MicroPAC, the over temperature warning is preset by the internal MicroPAC firmware. This is not editable. n Please refer to the design guide for more details. n If the OTW is activated, the over temperature alarm indicator will change to a Yellow color. Over Temperature Protection Shutdown Indicator n Internal to the MicroPAC, the over temperature shutdown is preset by the internal MicroPAC firmware. This is not editable. n Please refer to the design guide for more details. n If the OTP is activated, the over temperature shutdown alarm indicator will flash Red. AC OK Indicator n The AC OK indicator will illuminate Blue, indicating the MicroPAC has the correct level of AC/DC input voltage. Fan Fail Indicator (Standard MicroPAC) n If a fan fault is detected, the fan fault indicator will illuminate Red. n See design guide for more details. Temperature Logging Feature n Internal to the MicroPAC, a temperature sensor detecting the general internal air temperature is displayed on the GUI and can be graphed over time. UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 4 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Graphical User Interface (GUI) Figure 2. Download Link UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 5 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Getting Started n To download the MicroPAC GUI from Vicor's website, go to www.vicorpower.com/ac- dc_power_systems/micropac_pfc_power_system#RelatedProducts. n Download the Serial Interface Software from the Zip File located under the Accessories section. n Turn the MicroPAC off. n Connect the dongle to the MicroPAC. n Connect the dongle serial cable to the dongle and computer. n Power up the MicroPAC. n Open the MicroPAC GUI. n Click on connect. n Enter your MicroPAC model number (can be found on the MicroPAC label). n Click done. n You may now navigate the front panel to control the MicroPAC power supply system. Figure 3. UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 6 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Temperature Tab n Click on the MicroPAC Temperature tab. n The current internal ambient temperature is displayed in the temperature window and is displayed on the graph over time. Figure 4. UG:116 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 7 End of Life - Not Recommended for New Designs Sequence Operation (Configeration Dependant) n Click on the MicroPAC Sequence Operation tab. n Select the order in which the outputs will turn on. n Select the delay time for each output. n Click the sequence button. (All outputs are disabled and then turned on in the sequence programmed). n Up to five sequences can be stored by clicking the save button. n Sequences can be recalled be clicking upload button. n Sequences can be changed in real time. Figure 5. 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All sales are subject to Vicor's Terms and Conditions of Sale, which are available upon request. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The latest data is available on the Vicor website at vicorpower.com The Power Behind Performance Rev 1.0 02/2014 07-130373-03 vicorpower.com Applications Engineering: 800 927.9474 Page 10