Operator's Guide
Detailed operation guide of the 1 kV Isolated Power Supply Unit.
The device supports three distinct modes of operation, selectable via a front-panel push-button:
- Remote Mode: In this mode, both the output voltage setpoint and output enable/disable
functions are controlled via the CAN interface. Real-time measurement of the output voltage
is also accessible through the same CAN communication protocol.
- Once powered on, the power supply is in Remote Mode by default
- To operate the device remotely, you must connect to a Typhoon HIL simulator device through the CAN communication interface.
- Manual Mode: The output voltage setpoint is adjusted locally using a multiturn potentiometer located on the front panel. Output enable/disable is controlled via a dedicated push-button, also located on the front panel. Output status and actual output voltage are displayed on the integrated front-panel LCD.
- External Mode: The output voltage is regulated by an external 0–10 V analog control signal, supplied via a BNC connector on the rear panel. In this configuration, the power supply unit functions as a DC-coupled, two-quadrant amplifier. Output enable/disable can be controlled either manually or remotely. The actual output voltage is displayed locally and also transmitted via the CAN interface.
Upon power-up, the device defaults to Remote mode with the output disabled and the output voltage set to 0 V. In Remote Mode, all communication and control are conducted over the CAN interface, accessible via a D-sub9 connector located on the rear panel. Additional CAN interface features include a rotary CAN ID selector switch (range: 0x0 to 0xF) for assigning the device's node ID, and a CAN bus termination switch to enable or disable termination as required for network topology.
Figure 1 shows the front panel layout, while Figure 2 shows the rear panel interface details.
The output of the device is provided via banana plug terminals located on the rear panel. The output is galvanically isolated from the device chassis (protective earth), with an isolation voltage exceeding 1000 V.