INSTALLATIONPart No. Z1-006-530, IB030031
Mar. 2016

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Sequence Creation Software Setup Guide

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV
Ver 6.x

Installing the VISA library

Installing Wavy

To use the PAV series, VISA library needs to be installed on your PC.

1 Insert the CD-ROM to your CD-ROM drive.

VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) library is a standard speciﬁcation for measurement instrument connection software, which wasdeveloped by VXIplug&play Sytems Alliance. One of the following VISA
libraries is required.
• NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver.4.0 or later)

Thank you for purchasing the Sequence Creation Software SD024-PAV
Wavy for PAV.

Related manuals

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV is a software application that enables you tocreate and execute the sequences on Kikusui PAV Series regulated DC
power supplies via the connected PC.

For details about the PAV series regulated DC power supply, see thePAV series manual.

• You can create and edit sequences easily by using a mouse.

Trademarks• During sequence execution, the software indicates the point being
executed.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• You can monitor the voltage and current, and save the monitored
data to a ﬁle.

All company names and product names used in this manual are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their rfespective companies.

• The software displays the monitored data as a real-time monitor graph.

Package contents
The Wavy for PAV package contains the following items.
• Program CD-ROM• SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV Setup Guide (this guide)

Applicable version

Copyrights
The contents of this guide may not be reproduced, in whole or in part,without the prior consent of the copyright holder. The speciﬁcations ofthis product and the contents of this guide are subject to change withoutprior notice.

A setup window appears. Otherwise, double-click "AutoRun.exe"
included in the CD-ROM.

2 Click Install under 2. The Installation of WAVY.

• Keysight VISA by Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent Technologies)(Keysight IO Libraries Suite14.2 or later)• KI-VISA Ver 5.1.2 or later
KI-VISA is an original VISA library developed by Kikusui Electronics Corporation, which supports IVI VISA 5.0 speciﬁcation. You can download
the latest version of this library through our website (http://www.kikusui.
co.jp/download/).
If NI-VISA or Keysight VISA is already installed on your PC, you do notneed to install KI-VISA.

1 Insert the CD-ROM to your CD-ROM drive.

A setup window appears. Otherwise, double-click "AutoRun.exe"
included in the CD-ROM.

Install under 1. The installation of the VISA library
2 Clickfor using the USB or LAN.

3 Follow the instructions until the installation is complete.
4 Click Close.

Click Install (x64) for 64-bit OS or Install (x86) for 32-bit OS.

Uninstalling Wavy

© Copyright 2016 KIKUSUI Electronics Corporation

From Control Panel, open Programs and then Programs and Features,and uninstall Kikusui SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV.

This guide applies to version 6.x of SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV. To ﬁnd
out the version of the Wavy for PAV, click on the Help menu and selectAbout Wavy.

Related equipment versions
Wavy for PAV applies to PAV series with the following ﬁrmware versions.
• Ver. 2.2x and later

The VISA library installation initiates. In case that a VISA libraryhas already been installed, the VISA library and its version aredisplayed.Do not install multiple VISA libraries on a single PC.

To Check the ﬁrmware version, see the PAV series manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using Wavy, carefully read the operation guide of regulated DC power supply. Be sure to connect and handle the device properly. Improper
connections or handling may lead to serious accidents, injury, and ﬁre.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• Core2 or higher• 2 GB RAM (Minimum)

If you intend to perform the sequence for a long duration of time, be sure
to install sufﬁcient RAM for better performance. It is recommended toinstall RAM larger than 4 GB.

• 10 GB or more of free hard-disk space

To use a USB interface, ensure that a VISA library is installed on your PC.

• Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7• A display that supports 1024 x 768 or higher resolution (96 DPI)
• CD-ROM drive• Mouse• RS232C, USB, or LAN (depending on the interface to use)

KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
1-1-3 Higashiyamata, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama,224-0023, Japan
Tel: +81-45-593-7570 Fax: +81-45-593-7571
Websitehttp://www.kikusui.co.jp/enSTARTING WAVYFEATURE INTRODUCTION

Before starting Wavy, make sure that the power-saving mode and the screen saver are truned off and all the other applications are closed on your PC.

Sequence execution

Remote control panel

A sequence is a feature that automatically executes the predeﬁned steps
in a given order. You can simulate various waveforms.

You can use Wavy to set the PAV seriesʼ voltage and current, turn theoutput on and off, and monitor values.

When your PC supports either Advanced Power Management (APM) or sleep mode, turn off these functions.
Changing the DPI setting may result in improper appearance of the display.
• To start Wavy,click on the Start menu and select All Programs. Then, select Kikusui, SD024-PAV, and Wavy for PAV in this order.

You can select from three sequence modes.
Sequence mode

Description

SOFT

Wavy sends step conditions one step at a time tothe PAV series to execute a sequence.
All available sequence functions of Wavy can beused.

HARD(LIST)
HARD(WAVE)

Wavy uses the hardware sequence function (LISTand WAVE) that the PAV series has.
Wavy sends the conditions of all steps to the PAV
series ﬁrst, and then the PAV series sequence
begins.
Compared to software control, the step transition
resolution is smaller, but some limitations apply
to the number of steps, sequence time settings,
and the like.

VIEWING THE OPERATION GUIDES
The operation guides contain information on how to use Wavy and description of interface settings.
Manual is available in two versions: HTML help and PDF

Cammand control
You can send PAV series commands from Wavy.

Adobe Reader 10 or later is required to view the operation guide in PDF format.
• To open the HTML help, click Help and then Help (English).
• To open the PDF version of the operation guide, click All Programs, Kikusui, SD024-PAV, and then Operation Manual (English).

CONNECTING PC TO PAV SERIESThe PAV series can be used with USB, RS232C, or LAN (factory option) interface.
Note that the cables are not included in the product package.
Interface

Description

USB

To connect PC to PAV series via a USB, use a standard USB cable.

SPECIFICATIONS
Sequence mode

USB driver for PAV series needs to be installed on your PC.
The driver is included in the CD-ROM.
RS232CThe RS232C port on PAV is a RJ-45 8-pin connector.

LANTo connect PC to PAV series via a network hub or router, use a LAN cable (straight or crossover).
You can also connect PAV to PC directly.

For details on connecting, see the PAV series Communication Interface Manual and LAN Interface Manual.

Operating Mode

HARD(LIST)/HARD(WAVE)

Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC)ßNumber of Significant Decimal Voltage: 3 digits, Current: 4 digits
Places*1

ß

Monitoring

Output current value, output voltage valueßMonitoring Interval*2

200 ms to 600 000 ms (0.2 s to 600 s)ßTotal Number of Steps

1 024

Range of Sequence (Interval)*2

CONFIGURING THE INTERFACE
Before using Wavy, conﬁgure the interface.
You need to conﬁgure the PAV series side as well as the Wavy side according to the interface you will use.
For details on interface settings, see the operation guides.

SOFT

12UnitRange

Settingresolutions (seconds)

0.5 s to 999.5 s

0.5 smin (minutes)

0.1 min to 999.9 min

0.1 minh (hours)

0.1 h to 999.9 h

0.1 h

Unit

Range

Setting
resolutions (seconds)

0 s to 65 s

0.001 s*1

The actual number of signiﬁcant decimal places varies depending on the PAV Series to which the PC is connected.

*2

The accuracy depends on your PC environment.