CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR DP-G SERIESINSTRUCTION MANUALNF Corporation

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CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR DP-G SERIES

Instruction Manual About registered trademarks
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 Preface 
Thank you for purchasing our Programmable AC Power Source DP-G Series and DP-G Series
Type L (DP420LGS, DP480LGS, DP060LGM, DP120LGM, DP180LGM).
For safe and correct use of the electrical product, please first read "Safety Precautions" on the nextpage.
 This manual consists of the following chapters.
If it is the first time for you to use this product, start with "1. Outline."
1. Outline: Provides an overview of the functions of the Control Software.
2. Installation: Explains the environment required for Control Software to operate and theinstallation method.
3. Control Software Operation: Explains the basic operations of Control Software, such as
starting/exiting, the window configuration, the system setting, and so on.
4. Basic Controller: Explains how to operate the "Basic controller" function, one of the primaryfunctions of the Control Software.
5. Simulation: Explains how to operate the "Simulation" function, one of the primary functions of
the Control Software.
6. Sequence: Explains how to operate the "Sequence" function, one of the primary functions of theControl Software.
7. Measurements Logging: Explains how to operate the Measurements Logging.
8. Maintenance: Explains the management of the CD-ROM, and what to do when it is damaged.
 Coverage of the mentioning contents.
The description of this manual applies to products with version 1.90 or above.
For details on checking the version, see Chapter 8.3.

iControl Software for DP-G Series Safety Precautions 
For safe use, ensure to obey the following warnings and cautions.
We are not responsible for damage resulting from failure to obey these warnings and cautions.
 Ensure you obey the instructions in this instruction manual.
This instruction manual contains instructions for safe operation and use of this product.
Before using the product, please read this manual first.
All the warning items contained in this instruction manual are intended for preventing risks that may
lead to serious accidents. Ensure to obey them.
 If you notice anything strange
If the power system controlled by this product produces smoke, unusual odor, or strange sound,
immediately stop using it.
Should you encounter any anomaly like above, make sure the system cannot be used until the repair
is completed, and immediately contact us or our agent.

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Control Software for DP-G Series Disclaimer "Control Software for DP-G Series" (hereinafter abbreviated as "this software") is shipped after
being tested and inspected sufficiently by NF Corporation.
Should you encounter any failure caused by a manufacturing defect or accident during transportation,
contact us or our agent.
We have no responsibility for any damage caused by using this software. We also are not obligatedto provide any modifications or support, if you have problems with this software. Use this software
on your own responsibility.

 About Copyrights This software is the copyright of NF Corporation, and is protected under Japanese copyright law andinternational agreements.
You may make a copy of this software for backup or archival purposes only, or you may retain theoriginal for backup or archival purpose only and install this software onto the hard disk.
You may not reproduce any part of, or all of, this instruction manual without permission.

 Contact Us 
Should you find any fault or any questions, please contact us or our agent from whom you purchased
the product.
When you contact us or our agent, tell us the model name (or product name), version number, andmore detailed symptom/condition of use.

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Contents
Page
Preface ........................................................................................................................................ i
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer/About Copyrights/Contact US .............................................................................. iii
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................iv
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................ viii
1.

2.

3.

Outline ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1

Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2

1.2

Software Configuration ................................................................................................. 3

1.3

Communication with DP-G Power Source at Software Startup .................................... 3

1.4

Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................................................ 4

Installation............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1

System Requirements................................................................................................... 6

2.2

Installation Procedure ................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1

Installation of Driver Software ................................................................................ 7

2.2.2

Installation of Control Software for DP-G Series ................................................... 8Control Software Operation ................................................................................................. 9
3.1

3.1.1

Start ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.1.2

Exit ....................................................................................................................... 10

3.2

Communication with DP-G Power Source .................................................................. 11

3.3

Composition of Main Window ..................................................................................... 12

3.4

Function Switching and Function Display Section ...................................................... 12

3.5

Common Display Section ........................................................................................... 13

3.5.1

Operation Bar ...................................................................................................... 13

3.5.2

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................... 13

3.5.3

Status Bar ............................................................................................................ 13

3.6

System Setting ............................................................................................................ 14

3.6.1

Model Setting ....................................................................................................... 14

3.6.2

Connection Setting .............................................................................................. 16

3.7
4.

Start and Exit .............................................................................................................. 10

Error Message ............................................................................................................ 17

Basic Controller ................................................................................................................. 18
4.1

Name of Each Component in the Window .................................................................. 19

4.2

Operations on Each Section ....................................................................................... 20

4.2.1

Menu Bar ............................................................................................................. 20

4.2.2

Tool Bar ............................................................................................................... 20

4.2.3

Reload and Set Buttons ....................................................................................... 21

4.2.4

Basic Setting ........................................................................................................ 21iv

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Output Setting ...................................................................................................... 22

4.2.6

Limiter Setting ...................................................................................................... 23

4.2.7

Operation Bar ...................................................................................................... 24

4.3

4.3.1

Save As ............................................................................................................... 25

4.3.2

Save ..................................................................................................................... 25

4.3.3

File Reading ......................................................................................................... 25

4.4Store .................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.2

Recall ................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.3

Reset ................................................................................................................... 26

Status .......................................................................................................................... 27

4.5.1

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................... 27

4.5.2

Clear .................................................................................................................... 27

4.6

Logging ....................................................................................................................... 28

4.7

Restrictions in the Communication Offline State ........................................................ 28

Simulation .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.1

Name of Each Component in the Window .................................................................. 31

5.2

Operations on Each Section ....................................................................................... 32

5.2.1

Menu Bar ............................................................................................................. 32

5.2.2

Tool Bar ............................................................................................................... 32

5.2.3

Basic Setting ........................................................................................................ 33

5.2.4

Parameter Setting ................................................................................................ 34

5.2.5

Graph ................................................................................................................... 35

5.2.6

Operation Bar ...................................................................................................... 35

5.3

Simulation Setting File ................................................................................................ 36

5.3.1

Save As ............................................................................................................... 36

5.3.2

Save ..................................................................................................................... 36

5.3.3

File Reading ......................................................................................................... 36

5.3.4

Write to USB Memory (Export) ............................................................................ 36

5.4

6.

Memory ....................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.1

4.5

5.

DP-G Power Source Setting File ................................................................................ 25

Control ........................................................................................................................ 38

5.4.1

Start ..................................................................................................................... 38

5.4.2

Stop ..................................................................................................................... 38

5.4.3

Output On ............................................................................................................ 38

5.4.4

Output Off ............................................................................................................ 38

5.4.5

Switch Execution Mode ....................................................................................... 38

Sequence ........................................................................................................................... 40
6.1

Name of Each Component in the Window .................................................................. 41

6.2

Operations on Each Section ....................................................................................... 42

6.2.1

Menu Bar ............................................................................................................. 42

6.2.2

Tool Bar ............................................................................................................... 43

6.2.3

Basic Setting ........................................................................................................ 43v

Control Software for DP-G Series6.2.4

Step Arrangement ................................................................................................ 44

6.2.5

Step-control Parameter Setting ........................................................................... 47

6.2.6

Intra-Step Parameter setting................................................................................ 48

6.2.7

Operation Bar ...................................................................................................... 49

6.3

6.3.1

Save As ............................................................................................................... 50

6.3.2

Save ..................................................................................................................... 50

6.3.3

File Reading ......................................................................................................... 50

6.3.4

Write to USB Memory (Export) ............................................................................ 50

6.4

7.

Control ........................................................................................................................ 51

6.4.1

Start ..................................................................................................................... 51

6.4.2

Stop ..................................................................................................................... 51

6.4.3

Hold ..................................................................................................................... 51

6.4.4

Branch ................................................................................................................. 51

6.4.5

Output On ............................................................................................................ 52

6.4.6

Output Off ............................................................................................................ 52

6.4.7

Switch Execution Mode ....................................................................................... 52

Measurements Logging ..................................................................................................... 54
7.1

8.

Sequence Setting File................................................................................................. 50

Open or Close the Measurements Logging Window .................................................. 55

7.1.1

Open the Measurements Logging Window .......................................................... 55

7.1.2

Close the Measurements Logging Window ......................................................... 55

7.2

Name of Each Component in the Window .................................................................. 55

7.3

Operations on Each Section ....................................................................................... 56

7.3.1

Menu Bar ............................................................................................................. 56

7.3.2

Tool Bar ............................................................................................................... 56

7.3.3

Start, Stop, and Clear .......................................................................................... 57

7.3.4

Logging Conditions .............................................................................................. 57

7.4

Log Display Section .................................................................................................... 58

7.5

Measurements Log File .............................................................................................. 58

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 60
8.1

CD-ROM Management ............................................................................................... 61

8.2

Replace Damaged CD-ROM ...................................................................................... 61

8.3

Check Version ............................................................................................................ 61vi

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Figures and Tables
List of Figures
Page
Figure 3-1 Shortcut Icon on Desktop ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 3-2 Exit Confirmation Dialog .......................................................................................... 10
Figure 3-3 Dialog that Opens when the Software was Started in Communication Offline State............................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 3-4 Composition of Main Window .................................................................................. 12
Figure 3-5 Operation Bar .......................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-6 Status Monitor ......................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-7 Status Bar ................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3-8 System Setting Dialog ............................................................................................. 14
Figure 3-9 Working Power Units Dialog (DP090GM 3P4W mode) ........................................... 15
Figure 3-10 Working Power Units Dialog (Power unit error) .................................................... 15
Figure 4-1 Basic Controller Window ......................................................................................... 19
Figure 4-2 Menu Composition of Basic Controller .................................................................... 20
Figure 4-3 Basic Controller Tool Bar ......................................................................................... 20
Figure 4-4 Reload and Set Buttons .......................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-5 Basic Setting ........................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-6 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting ........................................................... 21
Figure 4-7 Output Setting ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 4-8 Example of Setting Range Error Dialog .................................................................. 22
Figure 4-9 Limiter Setting ......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-10 The Indication of OUTPUT Button ......................................................................... 24
Figure 4-11 Store and Recall Dialogs ....................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-12 Status Display Example (Sensing Voltage Anomaly) ............................................ 27
Figure 5-1 Simulation Window .................................................................................................. 31
Figure 5-2 Menu Composition of the Simulation....................................................................... 32
Figure 5-3 Simulation Tool Bar ................................................................................................. 32
Figure 5-4 Basic Setting (Mode, Range, and Repeat) .............................................................. 33
Figure 5-5 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting ........................................................... 33
Figure 5-6 Basic Setting (Trigger Setting) ................................................................................ 33
Figure 5-7 Parameter Setting ................................................................................................... 34
Figure 5-8 Setting of Start Phase and Stop Phase ................................................................... 34
Figure 5-9 Graph ...................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 5-10 Operation Bar of the Simulation ............................................................................ 35
Figure 6-1 Sequence Window .................................................................................................. 41
Figure 6-2 Menu Composition of Sequence ............................................................................. 42
Figure 6-3 Sequence Tool Bar .................................................................................................. 43
Figure 6-4 Basic Setting (Output Mode and Output Range) ..................................................... 43vii

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Figure 6-5 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting ........................................................... 43
Figure 6-6 Basic Setting (Trigger Setting) ................................................................................ 44
Figure 6-7 Step Arrangement Buttons ...................................................................................... 44
Figure 6-8 Confirmation Dialog for Deleting a Step .................................................................. 44
Figure 6-9 Error Dialog for Copying Data ................................................................................. 46
Figure 6-10 Enabling or Disabling Start Phase and Stop Phase .............................................. 47
Figure 6-11 Set Behavior Type ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 6-12 Operation Bar of Sequence ................................................................................... 49
Figure 7-1 Measurements Logging Window ............................................................................. 55
Figure 7-2 Menu Composition of the Measurements Logging .................................................. 56
Figure 7-3 Measurements Logging Tool Bar ............................................................................. 56
Figure 7-4 Logging Setting Dialog ............................................................................................ 57
Figure 8-1 System Setting Dialog Window ............................................................................... 61
List of Tables
Page
Table 2-1 System Requirements ................................................................................................. 6
Table 3-1 Communication Type ................................................................................................ 16
Table 4-1 Status Display List..................................................................................................... 27

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ixControl Software for DP-G Series1. Outline
1.1

Overview ···························································· 2

1.2

Software Configuration ······································ 3

1.3

Communication with DP-G Power Source at
Software Startup ················································ 3

1.4

Conventions Used in This Manual ····················· 41Control Software for DP-G Series

1.1 Overview

1.1

Overview

Control Software for DP-G Series is a program to support the Remote control, Sequence, andSimulation functions of Programmable AC Power Source DP-G Series and DP-G Series Type L(hereinafter abbreviated as "DP-G power source"). This software works on Windows (7 or 8.1 or 10)
running on a personal computer (PC), and can transfer the output control data, sequence data, andsimulation data to the DP-G power source through USB or LAN perform various functions on the
DP-G power source.
The major functions of Control Software for DP-G Series are listed below. For detailed operations of
the Sequence and Simulation functions, refer to the instruction manual of Programmable AC Power
Source DP-G Series.
 Basic operation function
 Remote control
 Status monitor
 Measurements Logging
 Sequence function
 Creating, editing, and saving the Sequence data Transferring the Sequence data to the DP-G power source Execution control of Sequence function on the DP-G power source Monitor display during Sequence execution
 Exporting the file for DP-G power source
 Simulation function
 Creating, editing, and saving the Simulation data Transferring the Simulation data to the DP-G power source Execution control of Simulation function on the DP-G power source Monitor display during Simulation function execution
 Exporting the file for DP-G power source2

Control Software for DP-G Series1.2 Software Configuration

1.2

Software Configuration

Control Software for DP-G Series consists of three major functions displayed on the same screen,
and two tools.
 Major functions
 Basic controller Sequence function
 Simulation function
 Tool functions
 Logging function

1.3

Communication with DP-G Power Source at Software
StartupControl Software for DP-G Series checks the communication connection with the DP-G powersource when it is started.
When the communication connection with the DP-G power source is established, the software retrieves theparameter settings of Basic controller from the DP-G power source and displays them on the PC screen.
If the communication connection with the DP-G power source cannot be established, the software
starts as it is, and the default settings of the software are used for the parameters of Basic controller.
This software can create the setting data of each function without connecting to the DP-G powersource.
If the system setting of Control Software for DP-G Series contains different model name and phase
configuration from those of the connected DP-G power source, unexpected behavior may result.
Make sure that the model name and phase configuration defined in the system setting of the software
match with those of the DP-G power source that is connected.

Notes
 About output voltage (including voltage setting range limit) and setting range ofexternal input gain
(This explanation is only for the DP-G series.)
The setting range differs between the product ordered after July 1, 2019 and the
product ordered earlier.
For the setting range, please confirm with the main body instruction manualattached at the time of purchase.
Under the environment where communication is performed between this softwareand the DP power supply, the setting range of this software will also be linked
according to the setting range on the main unit side.

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1.4 Conventions Used in This Manual

1.4

Conventions Used in This ManualThis manual uses the following conventions to describe the functions of Control Software for DP-G
Series.
 Menu names displayed on the screen, and user-input text: block letters enclosed by[ ].
Example: [Wave], [s=2*pi;] Button names displayed on the screen, and keys that user should press: block
letters enclosed by.

Example: Cancel, OK, Alt String that represents each function or item of this software: block letters enclosedby " ".
Example: "Basic controller", "DP-G power source setting file" Press one key while holding down another key: Two keys are connected by "+".
Example: Ctrl + O
 Press one key, release it and press another key: Two keys are connected by ", ".
Example: Alt, F

4Control Software for DP-G Series2. Installation
2.1

System Requirements ······································· 6

2.2

Installation Procedure ········································ 75Control Software for DP-G Series2.1 System Requirements

2.1

System Requirements

Make sure that your system satisfies the requirements described in Table 2-1, before installing
Control Software for DP-G Series.
Table 2-1 System Requirements
Item
OS
DisplayFree hard disk drive space
Disk drive
Communication interface
Software component

Description
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) / 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit) /10 (32-bit/64-bit) English
1024 x 768 pixel or higher, 256 colors or more
64 MB or more
CD-ROM drive
USB / LAN
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
VISA environment
See “2.2.1 Installation of Driver Software”

Notes This software might not operate properly depending on the conditions of youroperating system.
 A CD-ROM drive is required only when installing this software.

 About software component
In most cases, .NET Framework 4.0 component is already installed in Windows 7/8.1/10.
When Control Software for DP-G Series is installed, this software checks whether .NET Framework
4.0 is installed in your computer, and if it is not, it displays a message prompting to install thecomponent. If the computer is connected to Internet, the software automatically downloads .NET
Framework 4.0 and installs it.

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Control Software for DP-G Series2.2 Installation Procedure

2.2

Installation Procedure

To install/uninstall Control Software for DP-G Series, log on to Windows with Administrator
permissions.
To establish the communication connection between Control Software for DP-G Series and the
DP-G power source, the USB driver software or the VISA environment must be installed.

2.2.1 Installation of Driver Software
If the VISA environment is set up in your computer, the USB driver software is already installed. If
the VISA environment is not set up, follow the procedure described in 2.2.1 a) to install theUSBTMC driver software we are providing. VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is astandard recommended by the IVI Foundation to promote the standardization of instrument softwarearchitecture.

Notes
 NFUSBTMC Driver can work only on our USBTMC products, including DP-G series.
It is not compatible with the VISA environment. If you want to communicate withother VISA-compatible USBTMC instruments, use the VISA environment.
 NFUSBTMC Driver can be used only in Windows 7. It can not be used with
Windows 8.1/10.

a) Installation of USBTMC Driver SoftwareThis section describes how to install "NFUSBTMC Driver", the USBTMC driver software we areproviding.
If NFUSBTMC Driver is installed, it can co-exist with the VISA environment, but VISA cannot
be used to communicate with our NFUSBTMC products, including DP-G series.
If you want to use a VISA-compatible USBTMC driver software to communicate with our
NFUSBTMC products, uninstall NFUSBTMC Driver.
 Installation procedure
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2. Execute one of the following files in the CD-ROM depending on the version of Windows you
are running. The installer starts up.
32-bit version: English\Application\Driver\x86\setup.exe
64-bit version: English\Application\Driver\x64\setup.exe
3. Follow the instructions to click the Next button to install the driver. A warning dialog isdisplayed by Windows security. When it appears, select install to continue the installation.
4. Connect the DP-G power source to the personal computer with a USB cable, and turn the DP-G
power source on. If the communication interface setting of the DP-G power source is set to

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Control Software for DP-G Series2.2 Installation Procedureother than USB, set it to USB in advance. Windows will automatically recognize the DP-G
power source, and the USB driver will be set up.
 Uninstallation procedure
In Windows, select [Control Panel], and then [Programs and Features]. From the list of
currently installed programs, select "NFUSBTMC Driver" and delete it.
b) When using the VISA environment
If the VISA environment is set up in your computer, you can use this software in the VISA
environment. This software is confirmed to work on NI-VISA Version 16.0 provided by National
Instruments Corporation. Please be aware that we do not provide support for problems that occur
in the VISA environment provided by other vendor products.
If you want to use this software in the NI-VISA environment, you must obtain the license yourself
from National Instruments Corporation. For details of NI-VISA, contact National Instruments
Corporation or visit the National Instruments Website.
c) About using LAN interface
To use LAN interface, set up the VISA environment.
About VISA environment, see “b) When using the VISA environment”.

2.2.2 Installation of Control Software for DP-G Series
 Installation procedure
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2. Execute English\Application\Setup\setup.exe in CD-ROM. The installer starts up.
3. Follow the instructions shown in the dialog box to click the Next and install the software.
4. When the installation is finished, remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
After installation, you can perform this software (3.1).

 Uninstallation procedure
In Windows, select [Control Panel], and then [Programs and Features]. From the list of
currently installed programs, select "Control Software for DP-G Series" and delete it.
However, the folder where Control Software for DP-G Series is installed is not removed. The folder
still contains the operation setting file of Control Software for DP-G Series, and deleting this folder
and its files after uninstallation does not cause any problem.

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Control Software for DP-G Series3. Control Software Operation
3.1

Start and Exit ··················································· 10

3.2

Communication with DP-G Power Source ······· 11

3.3

Composition of Main Window ························ 12

3.4

Function Switching and Function Display
Section ····························································· 12

3.5

Common Display Section ································ 13

3.6

System ····························································· 14

3.7

Error Message ················································· 179Control Software for DP-G Series3.1 Start and Exit

3.1

Start and Exit

This section explains how to start and exit the software.

3.1.1 Start
Following two methods are available. The desktop shortcut is automatically created when thesoftware is installed.
 Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop (Figure 3-1).
 From the Start menu, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [NF] - [Control Software for DP-G
Series].

Figure 3-1 Shortcut Icon on Desktop

3.1.2 Exit
Following three methods are available. When you perform the exit operation, the dialog opens asshown in Figure 3-2. To exit, select Yes. To cancel exiting, select No.
 Click the

button in the upper right corner of the window.

 With the window selected, press Alt + F4 on the keyboard.
 From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Exit].

Figure 3-2 Exit Confirmation Dialog

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Control Software for DP-G Series3.2 Communication with DP-G Power Source

3.2

Communication with DP-G Power SourceThis software can set and control the DP-G power source connected via USB or LAN, bycommunicating with it. To distinguish from the state in which the computer and DP-G power source
are just connected physically using a USB cable or a LAN cable, "communication online state" isused to describe that the communication is established between the software and a DP-G powersource. The state in which the communication is not established between them is called"communication offline state".
 Start in the communication offline state
When the software is started, it attempts to communicate with the DP-G power source. If thecommunication cannot be established, it starts in the communication offline state. In this case, adialog opens as shown in Figure 3-3.
In the communication offline state, the DP-G power source cannot be controlled from the computer.
The setting data and sequence data can still be created and saved to file. However, even when thesoftware is used in the communication offline state, the system setting should be adjusted in advancefor the DP-G power source to which this is to be connected (3.6).

Figure 3-3 Dialog that Opens when the Software was Started inCommunication Offline State

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Control Software for DP-G Series3.3 Composition of Main Window

3.3

Composition of Main Windowd) System Settinga) Function switchingb) Function display sectionc) Common display section

Figure 3-4 Composition of Main Window

a)
b)
c)
d)

3.4

Function switching
Function display section
Common display section
System Setting

3.4
3.4
3.5
3.6

Function Switching and Function Display Section

With this software, you can use three types of functions by switching among them.
When you click a function switching tab, items corresponding to that function are displayed in thefunction display section.
 Basic controller ( Simulation ( Sequence (

4)

5)
6)

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Control Software for DP-G Series3.5 Common Display Section

3.5

Common Display Section

The common display section is shown commonly to all functions.

3.5.1 Operation Bar
The Operation Bar has the output ON/OFF switching button and other buttons for various function
operations.

Figure 3-5 Operation Bar

3.5.2 Status Monitor
The status monitor indicates the status of the currently connected DP-G power source.

Figure 3-6 Status Monitor

3.5.3 Status Bar
The status bar indicates the states of the DP-G power source connection and the software.

Figure 3-7 Status Bar
 Connected Model
Shows the model name of the DP-G power source set in the System Settings.
 Connection TypeShows the connection mode with the DP-G power source set in the System Settings.
 Edit Mode/Control Mode
Shows the execution mode for the sequence or simulation (5.4.5, 6.4.7).

 Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed after the sequence or simulation was started.

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Control Software for DP-G Series3.6 System Setting

3.6

System Setting

When you first use this software, system setting is needed. Click the System Setting button in theupper right corner of the window to open the System Setting dialog as shown in Figure 3-8.
You can change the system setting whenever the software is up and running. However, changing thesystem setting clears parameters and other settings that are being edited.

Figure 3-8 System Setting Dialog

3.6.1 Model Setting
Set the model, phase mode, and working power unit configurations of the DP-G power source toconnect. These configurations you have set are shown in the upper frame of the main window. The
range of parameters you can set in the function display section is changed based on the phase mode
and working power unit configurations specified here.

a) Working Power Units Setting
You can confirm and set the power units’ working condition of the DP-G power source to connect
on this dialog. This dialog shows currently working power units with a check.

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Figure 3-9 Working Power Units Dialog (DP090GM 3P4W mode)

When opening the dialog, control software confirms the error of power units. If some errors haveoccurred, the check boxes corresponding to the error units are shown in red background.

Figure 3-10 Working Power Units Dialog (Power unit error)
In the following cases, uncheck the check box of the power units to be stopped, and click OK
button. It takes about 13 seconds to set.


Operate the DP-G power source with only normal power units.

Reduce the number of the working power units for the purpouse of reducing power consumption.

Notes
 If the phase mode is 2P3W or 3P4W, it is necessary to make the same number ofoperating power units of each phase.
 If you change the number of active power units, the upper and lower value of thecurrent limiter setting will change corresponding to that.(15

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Notes
 If you push OK button on power unit errors, this software checks the error status of
power units after setting.
 If there is some errors, this dialog does not close and show the status. This dialog
will close when you push the button after removing the factor of errors. And theerror status of the DP-G power source will be cleared when the dialog close.

3.6.2 Connection Settinga) Connection TypeSpecify the type of communication with the DP-G power source to connect. Select the driver
software to use (VISA, NFUSBTMC or LAN). The set communication type is shown in thestatus bar (3.5.3).
Table 3-1 Communication Type

Communication TypeInterface

Driver Software(
2.2.1)VISA
NFUSBTMCLAN

USB interface
USB interface
LAN interface

VISA
NFUSBTMCVISAb) IP address setting
Set the IP address when the connection type is LAN. The input value is shown at “Remote
Setting Window” of the DP-G power source.(About “Remote Setting Window”, see theinstruction manual (remote control) of the DP-G power source.)

Notes
 When the DP-G power source connects to the network with a DHCP server and LAN
connectivity often interrupts, use the fixed IP address. About using the fixed IP
address, see the instruction manual (remote control) of the DP-G power source.

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3.7

Error Message

You might see some error message in the dialog while using the software. In that case, handle theerror according to the instruction described in the message.

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4. Basic Controller
4.1

Name of Each Component in the Window ······· 19

4.2

Operations on Each Section ···························· 20

4.3

DP-G Power Source Setting File ····················· 25

4.4

Memory ···························································· 26

4.5

Status ······························································ 27

4.6

Logging ···························································· 28

4.7

Restrictions in the Communication Offline State 28

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4.1

Name of Each Component in the Windowa) Menu Barb) Tool Bard) Basic settingf) Limiter settinge) Output settingc) [Reload] and[Set] buttonsg) Operation Bar

Figure 4-1 Basic Controller Window

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Menu Bar
Tool Bar[Reload] and [Set] buttons
Basic setting
Output setting
Limiter settingg)Operation Bar

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4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
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4.2

Operations on Each Section

This section explains how to operate each section assuming that the operation is performed in thecommunication online state. In the communication offline state, some functions are restricted4.7).

because the DP-G power source status cannot be obtained (Based on the DP-G power source status, you may encounter an error message when setting an item.
In that case, handle the error according to the message content.

4.2.1 Menu Bar
The menu composition of [Basic Controller] is shown in Figure 4-2.
File
ファイル(F)

開く(O)
Open

Ctrl+OOpens
the device setting file
機器設定ファイルを開きます

上書き保存(S)Save

Ctrl+S

機器設定ファイルに上書きします
Overwrites
the device setting file

名前をつけて保存(A)Save
As

機器設定ファイルに名前をつけて保存します
Saves
the device setting file using a new name

Exit
終了(X)

本ソフトウェアを終了します
Exits
the software

ストア
Store

メモリストアダイアログを表示します
Opens
the Store dialog

リコール
RecallOpens
the Recall dialog
メモリリコールダイアログを表示します

リセット
Reset

機器を工場出荷時状態に初期化します
Initializes
the devices to factory defaults

Statusステータス(S)

Clear
クリア

ステータスモニタをクリアします
Clearsthe status monitor

Tool
ツール(T)

ロギング
LoggingOpens
the Logging window
ロギング画面を表示します

波形生成

波形生成ツールを表示します

Memoryメモリ(M)

Figure 4-2 Menu Composition of Basic Controller

4.2.2 Tool Bar
On the [Basic Controller] Tool Bar, you just click each icon shown in Figure 4-3 to execute thecorresponding function.
a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

Figure 4-3 Basic Controller Tool Bar
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Open
Save
Store
Recall
Logging

Opens the DP-G power source setting file.
Overwrites and saves the DP-G power source setting file.
Opens the Store window.
Opens the Recall window.
Opens the Logging window.

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4.2.3 Reload and Set Buttonsa)b)

Figure 4-4 Reload and Set Buttonsa)[Reload] buttonb)[Set] button

Obtains the basic, output, and limiter settings from the connected
DP-G power source, and updates the setting values for the windowsof the software.
Sets the basic, output, and limiter settings entered in the windowsof the software to the connected DP-G power source.

4.2.4 Basic Setting
b)

a)

c)

Figure 4-5 Basic Settinga)

Output modeb)c)

Output range
Remote Sensing/Autocal/AGC

Click, and select from the output mode list that
opens.
Click the radio button to switch the selection.
Select the check box to enable each function.

When the output mode or output range setting is changed, the confirmation dialog opens as shown in
Figure 4-6. In the communication online state, if Yes is selected, the software asks the DP-G powersource for each setting value after the change process of output mode or output range of theconnected DP-G power source is completed, then updates the setting values displayed in the window.
In the communication offline state, each setting value is cleared to the default value held by thesoftware. When you select No, the change to the output mode or output range is canceled.

Figure 4-6 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting
When you change the output mode or output range setting, it may take some time until the setting isswitched depending on the settings of the connected DP-G power source.

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4.2.5 Output Setting
Set the output-related items. A grayed item is not available in this output mode.

Figure 4-7 Output Setting

In a numerical entry box, if the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog opens asshown in Figure 4-8. Enter a value within the setting range shown in the dialog. For details of thesetting range, see the instruction manual of the DP-G series programmable AC power source.

Figure 4-8 Example of Setting Range Error Dialog

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4.2.6 Limiter Setting
In the limiter setting, you set the current limiters and the restriction on the setting ranges. The default
limiter values held by this software are determined by the model setting in the [System Setting]. If
having communicated with the DP-G power source, the upper and lower value of the current limiter
setting changes corresponding with the number of the active power units.(

3.6)

Figure 4-9 Limiter Setting

In a numerical entry box of the limiter setting, if the entered value is out of the setting range, theerror dialog opens as shown in Figure 4-8. The range of limiter values held by this software is thevalue when the maximum number of power units are energized.

Notes
 Depending on the version, there is a case where the resolution of the frequency andfrequency setting range is different.
DP-G power source Ver1.40 previous : Resolution 0.1[Hz]DP-G power source Ver1.50 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz]Control Software Ver1.20 previous: Resolution 0.1[Hz]Control Software Ver1.30 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz] If the resolution is different in the DP-G power source and this software, it will be
rounded so that it is on the resolution of the DP-G power supply side.

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4.2.7 Operation Bar
In the Operation Bar, clicking OUTPUT toggles between output on and off of the connected DP-G
power source. The indication of the OUTPUT button changes as shown in Figure 4-10.

OUTPUT Off

OUTPUT On

Figure 4-10 The Indication of OUTPUT Button

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4.3

DP-G Power Source Setting FileControl Software for DP-G Series handles the following one type of file format as the Basic
controller setting file.
 DP-G power source setting file (extension is RMT)This file stores the Basic controller settings except the output ON/OFF setting. This file can be readand saved by Control Software for DP-G Series. It cannot be read by the DP-G power source.

4.3.1 Save As
Saves the DP-G power source setting file as a new file. The [Save As] dialog can be opened by anyof the following two methods. For newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save As].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, A.

4.3.2 Save
Overwrites and saves to the existing DP-G power source setting file. Following four methods areavailable. For newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, S.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + S.
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Save] icon (4.2.2).

4.3.3 File Reading
Opens the DP-G power source setting file. The Open File dialog can be opened by any of thefollowing three methods.
 From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Open].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, O.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + O.

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4.4

MemoryThis section explains the method to communicate with the DP-G power source and access or reset
the basic setting memory (internal memory).

Figure 4-11 Store and Recall Dialogs

4.4.1 StoreThe Store dialog can be opened by any of the following two methods. In the Store dialog, specify theinternal memory number from the [Memory No.] list, and then click OK to execute the store
processing on the DP-G power source.
 From the Menu Bar, click [Memory] - [Store].
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Store] icon (4.2.2).

4.4.2 Recall
The Recall dialog can be opened by any of the following two methods. In the Recall dialog, specify
the memory number from the [Memory No.] list, and then click OK to execute the recall processing
on the DP-G power source. After the DP-G power source finishes the recall processing, the softwareinquires the DP-G power source, and updates each setting value in the windows of the software to
the recalled value.
 From the Menu Bar, click [Memory] - [Recall].
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Recall] icon (4.2.2).

Notes
 Performing the recall operation with the output on results in an error.

4.4.3 Reset
From the Menu Bar, click [Memory] - [Reset]. The connected DP-G power source is reset to thefactory defaults.

Notes
 Performing the reset operation with the output on results in an error.

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4.5

Status

4.5.1 Status Monitor
The software inquires the connected DP-G power source for the statuses with the interval of about
two seconds, and refreshes the display of the status monitor while the output of the DP-G Power
Source is on. Table 4-1 shows the list of statuses to be monitored.
After the DP-G power source status inquiry, the applicable status (i.e., the status is ON) illuminates
in red or orange. Figure 4-12 shows the example of status display.
When a red status is ON, the protection function is activated on the DP-G power source main unit,
causing an error. Under this situation, if you try to change the output setting (setting (4.2.6) without clearing the status (4.2.5) or limiter

4.5.2), an error occurs.

Table 4-1 Status Display List
NotationOV
OC RMS
PU
OC PK
DC OV
DC UV
OH
Freq
Irms
SV
DCPS
Ipk
Watt
Irms
Ipk

Display color
when it is ON

Description
Output overvoltage
Output overcurrent [RMS]
Power unit internal anomaly
Output overcurrent [peak]Power unit DC power supply overvoltage
Power unit DC power supply undervoltage
Overheat
Synchronization frequency anomaly
Output OFF after RMS current limiter is activatedSensing voltage anomaly
Power unit DC power supply anomaly
Output OFF after peak current limiter is activatedWattage limiter is operating
RMS current limiter is operating
Peak current limiter is operating

OUTPUT Off

Red

OrangeOUTPUT On

Figure 4-12 Status Display Example (Sensing Voltage Anomaly)

4.5.2 Clear
From the Menu Bar, click [Status] - [Clear]. This makes the status monitor display to go off in thewindows of the software and clears the DP-G power source error (equivalent to pressing the ENTER
key for an error message window).

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4.6

Logging Open the [Logging] window (7). Following two methods are available.

 From the Menu Bar, click [Tool] - [Logging].
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Logging] icon (4.7

4.2.2).

Restrictions in the Communication Offline StateIn the Basic controller, when you perform an operation that needs communication (e.g., clicking Set,
Reload, or OUTPUT), communication with the connected DP-G power source is attempted. Whenthe communication is established, the software inquires the DP-G power source about the settings,
and updates each setting values in the window.
In the communication offline state, each setting value cannot be obtained from the DP-G powersource. So, when an operation requiring the communication like shown above was performed, eachsetting value in the window is populated with the default value held by the software.

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5.1

Name of Each Component in the Window ······· 31

5.2

Operations on Each Section ···························· 32

5.3

Simulation Setting File ····································· 36

5.4

Control ····························································· 38

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5.1

Name of Each Component in the Windowa) Menu Barb) Tool Barc) Basic settingd) Parameter settinge) Graphf) Operation Bar

Figure 5-1 Simulation Window

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Menu Bar
Tool Bar
Basic setting
Parameter setting
Graph
Operation Bar

5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6

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5.2

Operations on Each Section

This section explains how to operate each section assuming that the operation is performed in thecommunication online state. In the communication offline state, some functions are restrictedbecause the DP-G power source status cannot be obtained (4.7).

Based on the DP-G power source status, you may encounter an error message when setting an item.
In that case, handle the error according to the message content.

5.2.1 Menu Bar
The menu composition of [Simulation] is shown in Figure 5-2.
File
ファイル(F)

Edit
編集(E)

Control
実行(R)

新規作成(N)New

Ctrl+N

Createsa new parameter setting file
パラメータ設定を新規作成します

開く(O)
Open

Ctrl+O

パラメータ設定ファイルを開きますOpens
the parameter setting file

上書き保存(S)Save

Ctrl+S

パラメータ設定ファイルを上書き保存します
Overwrites
and saves the parameter setting file

名前をつけて保存(A)Save
As

パラメータ設定ファイルに名前をつけて保存しますSaves
the parameter setting file using a new name

エクスポートExport

ファイルエクスポートダイアログを開きますOpens
the export dialog

終了(X)
Exit

Exits
the software
本ソフトウェアを終了します

Copy
コピー(C)

Ctrl+C

Copiesthe selected parameter
選択されているパラメータをコピーします

貼り付け(P)
Paste

Ctrl+V

Pastesthe copied parameter
コピーしたパラメータを貼り付けます

Start
開始(S)

Startsthe Simulation
電源変動試験を開始します

停止(E)
Stop

Stops
the Simulation
電源変動試験を停止します

出力 ON(N)OutputON

Turns
on the output of DP-G power source
DP電源の出力をオンします

出力 OFF(F)OutputOFF

Turns
off the output of DP-G power source
DP電源の出力をオフにします

SwitchMode
実行モード切替

本ソフトウェアの「実行モード」と「編集モード」の切り替えを行います
Switches
between the Control Mode and the Edit

Mode of this software

Figure 5-2 Menu Composition of the Simulation

5.2.2 Tool Bar
On the Simulation Tool Bar, you just click each icon shown in Figure 5-3 to execute thecorresponding function.

Figure 5-3 Simulation Tool Bar
a)
b)
c)
d)

New
Open
Save
ExportCreates a new simulation setting.
Opens the simulation setting file.
Overwrites and saves the simulation setting file.
Writes a simulation data file for the USB memory to the USB memory.

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5.2.3 Basic Setting
 Output mode and Output range

Figure 5-4 Basic Setting (Mode, Range, and Repeat)
In a simulation, the output mode is always fixed as "ACDC-INT" and cannot be changed.
The output range setting can be changed using the radio button. Switch the radio button to display
the dialog shown in Figure 5-5. Select Yes to clear each of the current setting values (reset to thedefault values). The cleared setting cannot be undone. If you want to save the current setting before
clearing it, select No to cancel the change of the output range and then save the setting to a file
(

5.3).

Figure 5-5 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting Repeat
To enable the repeat of the simulation, select the check box and enter a repeat count. When you enter
the repeat count, the software checks if the entered value is within the range. If the entered value isout of the range, the error dialog appears. Enter a value according to the dialog.
 Trigger setting

Figure 5-6 Basic Setting (Trigger Setting)Select a polarity from [Positive] or [Negative] and then enter a pulse width. When you enter thepulse width, the software checks if the entered value is within the range. If the entered value is out of
the range, the error dialog appears. Enter a value according to the dialog.

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5.2.4 Parameter Setting

Figure 5-7 Parameter Setting
For a numerical entry box, the error dialog opens if the entered value is out of the setting range.
Enter a value according to the dialog.
To enable the Start Phase or Stop Phase, select the [Start] or [Exit] check box in the [Phase] box andthen enter a value as shown in Figure 5-8.

Display enabled

Display disabled

Figure 5-8 Setting of Start Phase and Stop Phase
To enable the trigger output, select the [Trigger Out] check box.
Select a combination of High and Low from the [Sync Code] combo box, which consists of 2 bits.

Notes
 Depending on the version, there is a case where the resolution of the frequency andfrequency setting range is different.
DP-G power source Ver1.40 previous : Resolution 0.1[Hz]DP-G power source Ver1.50 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz]Control Software Ver1.20 previous: Resolution 0.1[Hz]Control Software Ver1.30 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz] If the resolution is different in the DP-G power source and this software, it will be
rounded so that it is on the resolution of the DP-G power supply side.

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5.2.5 Graph

Figure 5-9 Graph
In the graph area, the setting value and variation of the AC voltage (ACV) and the frequency (Freq)
are displayed as a graph. Select an appropriate scale from the [Graph Scale] drop-down list,
depending on the setting values. A step time is displayed at the bottom of the graph.

5.2.6 Operation Bar

OUTPUT On/Off

Compile/Edit

Start

Stop

Figure 5-10 Operation Bar of the Simulation
In the Operation Bar of the simulation, you can operate Compile, Start, and Stop of the simulation in
addition to switching the output on and off.

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5.3

Simulation Setting File

There are the following two types of file format for the simulation data used by the Control Software
for DP-G Series:
 Simulation setting file (extension is .sid)
This file can be read and saved by Control Software for DP-G Series. It cannot be read by the DP-G
power source.
 Simulation data file for the USB memory (extension is .sim)
It can be written (exported) by the Control Software for DP-G Series. After writing it to thededicated folder for the USB memory, it can be read by the panel operation on the DP-G powersource. It cannot be read by Control Software for DP-G Series.

5.3.1 Save As
Saves the simulation setting file as a new file. The [Save As] dialog can be opened by any of thefollowing two methods. For newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save As].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, A.

5.3.2 Save
Overwrites and saves to the existing simulation setting file. Following four methods are available.
For newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, S.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + S.
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Save] icon (5.2.2).

5.3.3 File Reading
Opens the simulation setting file. The Open File dialog can be opened by any of the following threemethods.
 From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Open].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, O.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + O.

5.3.4 Write to USB Memory (Export)
Writes a simulation data file for the USB memory. In this software, a data file is written to theappropriate level under the dedicated folder (NF_TOOL) to allow the DP-G power source to read it
by simply specifying a USB memory drive. If the dedicated folder (NF_TOOL) does not exist in the
USB memory, it is automatically created by this software upon writing a data file.

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1. From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Export]. The [Export] dialog appears.
2. In [USB Memory Drive], specify the drive to which the USB memory is connected.
3. In [File Name], specify the file name to be saved.
4. Select OK.

Notes
 A data file in the USB memory cannot be read from the DP-G power source whose
configuration of model and phase is different from that of the system setting of thissoftware that has been selected upon writing to the USB memory.

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5.4

ControlThis section describes how to control a start, stop, etc. of the simulation.

5.4.1 Start
Enabled only in the execution mode and with the output on. Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Start].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, S.
 In the Operation Bar, click [Start] button(

5.2.6).

5.4.2 Stop
Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Stop].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, E.
 In the Operation Bar, click [Stop] button (5.2.6).

5.4.3 Output On
It is enabled only in the execution mode. Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output ON].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, N.
 In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT (5.2.6).

5.4.4 Output Off
Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output OFF].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, F.
 In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT (5.2.6).

5.4.5 Switch Execution Mode
Switches between the Edit mode and Execution mode. Switching the Edit mode to the Execution
mode corresponds to the compile on the panel operation of the DP-G power source. Following two
methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Switch Mode].
 In the Operation Bar, click Compile/Edit (38

5.2.6).

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6.1

Name of Each Component in the Window ······· 41

6.2

Operations on Each Section ···························· 42

6.3

Sequence Setting File ····································· 50

6.4Control ····························································· 51

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6.1

Name of Each Component in the Windowa) Menu Barb) Tool Barc) Basic settingd) Step arrangemente) Step-control parametersettingf) Intra-Step parametersettingg) Operation Bar

Figure 6-1 Sequence Window

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Menu Bar
Tool Bar
Basic setting
Step arrangement
Step-control parameter setting
Intra-Step parameter setting
Operation Bar

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6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
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6.2

Operations on Each Section

6.2.1 Menu Bar
File
ファイル(F)

Edit
編集(E)

Control
実行(R)New
新規作成(N)

Ctrl+N

Createsa new sequence setting file
電源変動試験設定を新規作成します

開く(O)
Open

Ctrl+O

電源変動試験設定ファイルを開きますOpens
the sequence setting file

上書き保存(S)Save

Ctrl+S

電源変動試験設定ファイルを上書き保存します
Overwrites
and saves the sequence setting file

名前をつけて保存(A)Save
As

電源変動試験設定ファイルに名前をつけて保存します
Saves
the sequence setting file using a new name

Exportエクスポート

ファイルエクスポートダイアログを開きます
Opens
the Export File dialog

終了(X)
Exit

Exits
the software
本ソフトウェアを終了します

Copy
コピー(C)

Ctrl+C

選択されているパラメータをコピーします
Copiesthe selected parameter

貼り付け(P)
Paste

Ctrl+V

コピーしたパラメータを貼り付けます
Pastesthe copied parameter

すべて選択(L)
SelectAll

Ctrl+A

全パラメータを選択状態にしますMakes
all the parameters to selected status

初期化(A)
Initialize

Ctrl+I

選択されているパラメータを初期化します
Initializes
the selected parameter

行追加(S)
Add
Step

ステップを追加します
Adds
a step

行挿入(I)
InsertStep

選択ステップの前にステップを挿入します
Inserts
a step just above the selected step

行削除(E)
DeleteStep

選択ステップを削除します
Deletesthe selected step

行UP(U)
GoUp

選択ステップと上のステップを入れ替えます
Exchanges
the selected step with the step above it

行DOWN(D)Go
Down

選択ステップと下のステップを入れ替えます
Exchanges
the selected step with the step below it

開始(S)
Start

Startsa sequence execution
シーケンス実行を開始します

停止(E)
Stop

Stops
the sequence execution
シーケンス実行を停止します

ホールド(H)
Hold

Pausesthe sequence execution
シーケンス実行を一時中止します

ブランチ11
BranchGoesstep set on the branch 1
ブランチto1theに設定したステップへ遷移します

ブランチ22
BranchGoesstep set on the branch 2
ブランチto2theに設定したステップへ遷移します

出力 ON(N)OutputON

Turns
on the output of DP power source
DP電源の出力をオンします

出力 OFF(F)OutputOFF

Turns
off the output of DP power source
DP電源の出力をオフします

実行モード切替
SwitchMode

Switches
between the Control Mode and the Edit Mode of
本ソフトウェアの「実行モード」と「編集モード」の切り替えを行います
this software

Figure 6-2 Menu Composition of Sequence

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6.2.2 Tool Bar
On the Sequence Tool Bar, you just click each icon shown in Figure 6-3 to execute thecorresponding function.
a)

b)

c)

d)

Figure 6-3 Sequence Tool Bar
a)
b)
c)
d)

New
Open
Save
ExportCreates a new sequence setting.
Opens the sequence setting file.
Overwrites and saves the sequence setting file.
Writes a sequence data file for the USB memory to
the USB memory.

6.2.3 Basic Setting
 Output mode and Output range

Figure 6-4 Basic Setting (Output Mode and Output Range)
When the output mode or output range is changed, the dialog opens as shown in Figure 6-5. SelectYes to clear each of the current setting values (reset to the default values). The cleared setting
cannot be undone. If you want to save the current setting before clearing it, select No to cancel thechange and then save the setting to a file (6.3).

Figure 6-5 Confirmation Dialog for Clearing the Setting
When you change the output mode or output range setting, it may take some time until the setting isswitched depending on the settings of the DP-G power source.

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 Trigger setting

Figure 6-6 Basic Setting (Trigger Setting)Select a polarity from [Positive] or [Negative] and then enter a pulse width. When you enter thepulse width, the software checks if the entered value is within the range. If the entered value is out of
the range, the error dialog appears. Enter a value according to the dialog.

6.2.4 Step Arrangement
This section describes how to add, insert, delete, move, and copy a step (line).

Figure 6-7 Step Arrangement Buttons

Notes
 When the step number is changed for a step that is set as a jump-to step or branch
step, the step number is automatically changed on the calling side of the jump or
branching also, preserving the dependency between steps.
 When a step that is set as the destination of any jump-to step or branch step isdeleted, the dialog as shown in Figure 6-8 appears. When you select Yes, the step isdeleted and then the step number of the jump-to or branch step is automatically
updated to the step number 0. If you select No, deletion of the step is canceled.

Figure 6-8 Confirmation Dialog for Deleting a Step

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Adds a new step after the last step (line). Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Add Step].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, S.
 Click [Add Step] button of the step arrangement.
 Insert Step
Adds a new step just above the current cursor step (line). Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Insert Step].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, I.
 Click [Insert Step] button of the step arrangement.
 Delete Step
Deletes the current cursor step (line). Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Delete Step].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, E.
 Click [Delete Step] button of the step arrangement.
 Go Up
Exchanges the current cursor step (line) with the step above it. Following three methods areavailable.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Go Up].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, U.
 Click [] button of the step arrangement.
 Go Down
Exchanges the current cursor step (line) with the step below it. Following three methods areavailable.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Go Down].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, D.
 Click [] button of the step arrangement.
 CopyCopies the setting data in the selected line range or cell range to the Clip Board. Following threemethods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Copy].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, C.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + C.

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 PastePastes the setting data on the clip board to the selected line range or cell range. Following threemethods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Paste].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, E, P.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + V.

Notes
 Row numbers and column items should be matched between the destination data
range to be pasted and the source data range that was copied to the clip board. If thedata ranges do not match, the error dialog shown in Figure 6-9 appears.

Figure 6-9 Error Dialog for Copying Data

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6.2.5 Step-control Parameter Setting
 Enter a setting value
Select a cell and then enter a value. If the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog
appears. Enter a value according to the dialog.
Select [Termination], [Sync Code], or [Trigger Out] from the combo box opened by clicking a cell.
 Entry of start phase and stop phase
When a cell of [Start Phase] or [Stop Phase] is selected, enable and disable radio buttons become
enabled. If you select the [Enable] radio button, you can set a phase as shown in Figure 6-10.
 Clear setting values
Restores a setting value to the default value. Following two methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Initialize].
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + I.

Display disabled

Display enabled

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6.2.6 Intra-Step Parameter setting
 Enter a setting value
Select a cell and then enter a value. If the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog
appears. Enter a value according to the dialog.
 Enter behavior type
When a cell of the setting value in which you can set a behavior type is selected, radio buttons forthe behavior type (Const, Keep, and Sweep) are enabled. A behavior type can be set by selecting theradio buttons (Figure 6-11). In the cell, the icon corresponding to the setting behavior type isdisplayed.

Change the behavior type

The Icon coordinates withthe setting

Figure 6-11 Set Behavior TypeNotes
 Depending on the version, there is a case where the resolution of the frequency andfrequency setting range is different.
DP-G power source Ver1.40 previous : Resolution 0.1[Hz]DP-G power source Ver1.50 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz]Control Software Ver1.20 previous: Resolution 0.1[Hz]Control Software Ver1.30 or later: Resolution 0.01[Hz] If the resolution is different in the DP-G power source and this software, it will be
rounded so that it is on the resolution of the DP-G power supply side.

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6.2.7 Operation Bar

OUTPUT On/Off

Compile/Edit

Stop

Start

Hold

Branch 1

Branch 2

Figure 6-12 Operation Bar of Sequence
In the Operation Bar of the sequence, you can perform Compile, Start, Stop, Hold, Branch 1, andBranch 2 of the sequence in addition to switching the on/off of the output.

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6.3

Sequence Setting File

There are the following two types of file format for the sequence data used by the Control Software
for DP-G Series: Sequence setting file (extension is .sqd)
This file can be read and saved by Control Software for DP-G Series. It cannot be read by the DP-G
power source.
 Sequence data file for the USB memory (extension is .seq)
It can be written (exported) by the Control Software for DP-G Series. After writing it to thededicated folder for the USB memory, it can be read by the panel operation on the DP-G powersource. It cannot be read by Control Software for DP-G Series.

6.3.1 Save As
Saves the sequence setting file as a new file. The [Save As] dialog can be opened by any of thefollowing two methods. For newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save As].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, A.

6.3.2 Save
Overwrites and saves to the existing sequence setting file. Following four methods are available. For
newly created data, the Save operation works as "Save As." From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Save].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, S.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + S.
 On the Tool Bar, click the [Save] icon (6.2.2).

6.3.3 File Reading
Opens the sequence setting file. The Open File dialog can be opened by any of the following threemethods.
 From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Open].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, F, O.
 On the keyboard, press Ctrl + O.

6.3.4 Write to USB Memory (Export)
Writes a sequence data file for the USB memory. In this software, a data file is written to theappropriate level under the dedicated folder (NF_TOOL) to allow the DP-G power source to read it
by simply specifying a USB memory drive. If the dedicated folder (NF_TOOL) does not exist in the
USB memory, it is automatically created by this software upon writing a data file.

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 Operation procedure
1. From the Menu Bar, select [File] - [Export]. The [Export] dialog appears.
2. In [USB Memory Drive], specify the drive to which the USB memory is connected.
3. In [File Name], specify the file name to be saved.
4. Select OK.

Notes
 A data file in the USB memory cannot be read from the DP-G power source whose
configuration of model and phase is different from that of the system setting of thissoftware that has been selected upon writing to the USB memory.

6.4

ControlThis section describes how to control a start, stop, etc. of the sequence.

6.4.1 Start
Enabled only in the execution mode and with the output on. Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Start].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, S.
 In the Operation Bar, click [Start] button (6.2.7).

6.4.2 Stop
Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Stop].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, E.
 In the Operation Bar, click [Stop] button (6.2.7).

6.4.3 Hold
Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Hold].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, H.
 In the Operation Bar, click [Hold] button (6.2.7).

6.4.4 Branch
Describes the branch 1. The branch 2 is similar to the branch 1. Following two methods areavailable.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Branch 1].
 In the Operation Bar, click [Branch 1] button (51

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6.4.5 Output On
It is enabled only in the execution mode. Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output ON].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, N.
 In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT (6.2.7).

6.4.6 Output Off
Following three methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output OFF].
 On the keyboard, press Alt, R, F.
 In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT (6.2.7).

6.4.7 Switch Execution Mode
Switches between the Edit mode and Execution mode. Switching the Edit mode to the Execution
mode corresponds to the compile on the panel operation of the DP-G power source. Following two
methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Switch Mode].
 In the Operation Bar, click Compile/Edit (52

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7. Measurements Logging
7.1

Open or Close the Measurements Logging
Window ···························································· 55

7.2

Name of Each Component in the Window ······· 55

7.3

Operations on Each Section ···························· 56

7.4

Log Display Section ········································· 58

7.5

Measurements Log File ··································· 58

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7.1

Open or Close the Measurements Logging Window

7.1.1 Open the Measurements Logging Window
Following two methods are available.
 In the [Basic Controller] Menu Bar, select [Tool] - [Logging].
 Click [Logging] icon (4.2.2) on the [Basic Controller] Tool Bar.

7.1.2 Close the Measurements Logging Window
Click thein the upper right corner of the [Logging] window.

Notes
 Close the main window to also close the [Logging] window.

7.2

Name of Each Component in the Windowa) Menu Barb) Tool Barc) Log display section

Figure 7-1 Measurements Logging Window

a)
b)
c)

Menu Bar
Tool Bar
Log display section

7.3.1
7.3.2
7.4

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7.3

Operations on Each Section

7.3.1 Menu Bar
The menu composition of [Measurements Logging] is shown in Figure 7-2.

ロギング
Logging

設定(S)
Set

開始(S)
Start

Startsthe logging
ロギングを開始します

停止(E)
Stop

Stops
the logging
ロギングを停止します

Clear
Log
ログクリア

Clearsthe collected log
取得ログをクリアします

Logging
Condition
ロギング条件Opens
the [Logging Condition] window
ロギング条件画面を表示します

Figure 7-2 Menu Composition of the Measurements Logging

7.3.2 Tool Bar
On the [Measurements Logging] Tool Bar, you just click the icon shown in Figure 7-3 to execute thecorresponding function.

Figure 7-3 Measurements Logging Tool Bara)b)Start Logging
Stop Logging

Starts the logging.
Stops the logging.

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7.3.3 Start, Stop, and Clear StartFollowing two methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Start].
 From the Tool Bar, select [Start Logging] icon.

Notes
 Collection of the line voltage measurements is not supported.
 Collection of the harmonic current measurements is not supported.

 StopFollowing two methods are available.
 From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Stop].
 From the Tool Bar, select [Stop Logging] icon.
 Clear Log
From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Clear Log] to clear logs in the [Measurements Logging]
window. The logged data in the logging file are not cleared.

7.3.4 Logging Conditions
Sets the measurements log file and a logging interval. From the Menu Bar, select [Set] - [Logging
Condition] to display the [Logging Setting] dialog.

Figure 7-4 Logging Setting Dialog

 Save in a File
When the [Save in a File] check box is selected, the measurements log file is created and saved to
the folder specified in [Location] (7.5).

 Location
Specifies a folder to save the measurements log file.

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 Logging IntervalSpecifies the interval of measurements logging in seconds. The range of the value is between 1 to 60.

Notes
 The accuracy of the logging interval is not guaranteed.

7.4

Log Display Section

When the logging is started, a log for each line is created in the log display section with the specified
interval. Clear Log operation (7.3.3) clears the logs in the log display section.

Notes
 Data in the log display section cannot be copied to the clip board or saved to a file. If
you need to keep the log in a file, select the [Save in a File] check box in the [Logging
Setting] dialog (7.5

7.3.4) and use the measurements log file.

Measurements Log File

When the [Save in a File] check box is selected in the [Logging Setting] dialog (7.3.4), starting

a logging creates a measurements log file in the folder specified in [Location] and appends a log to
the log file.

The format of the measurements log file is described below.

 File name
The file is created with the name of YYYYMMDD_HH_MM_SS.txt based on the time when thelogging is started.
 File format
Text file delimited by comma. The first line includes the item names and the subsequent lines
represent measurements logs.

Notes
 Logging data displayed on a window or saved in a file is up to 3600 lines. If logging
data exceeds 3600 lines, displayed data will be wrapped around and a new file willbe created. Excess data will be saved in the new file.
 Logging may stop if there is not enough empty space in the hard disc.

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8. Maintenance
8.1

CD-ROM Management ···································· 61

8.2

Replace Damaged CD-ROM ··························· 61

8.3

Check Version ················································· 61

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8.1

CD-ROM Management

CD-ROM should be handled carefully paying attention to the followings.
Do not store your CD-ROM under direct sunlight or in high temperature or humidity.
 Store and use the CD-ROM avoiding dusty environment.
 Do not touch the recording surface. It may cause damage or error.
 When the recording surface gets dirty, wipe the surface with dry soft cloth. Do notuse solvent such as benzene.
 Store the CD-ROM horizontally and vertically to avoid twisting or curving.
 Use a felt pen when you write letters to the label surface of the CD-ROM (do not use
a pen such as ball-point pen or pencil of which tip is hard).

8.2

Replace Damaged CD-ROM

If your CD-ROM has been damaged, contact NF Corporation or our agent.
For a fee, we will replace it with new one.

8.3

Check Version

The version of this software is displayed in the upper right of the dialog window which appears
when you press [System Setting].

Figure 8-1 System Setting Dialog Window

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