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IB027387 Search by Topic 5

Nov 2019 Component Names 6
Preparation 9
Connecting the Power Cord 10
Turning the Power On 11
Load Considerations 13
Load Cables 16
Connecting to the Output Terminals 17
Sensing 18
Basic Functions 21
User’s Manual Measured Value Display and Setting
Display 22
Panel Operations 23

Regulated DC Power Supply Output Operations 23

CC Power Supply and CC Power Supply
24
PMX-A Series Using the PMX-A Series as a CV or CC
Power Supply 26

PMX18-2A Protection Functions and Alarms 27

CONFIG Settings 31

PMX18-5A Preset Memory Function 39

Locking Panel Controls (Key lock) 41

PMX35-1A Remote Control 41

Factory Default Settings (Initialization)
PMX35-3A External Control 43
42

General Description 44
PMX70-1A About the J1 Connector 44
Output Terminal Insulation 46
PMX110-0.6A Output Voltage Control 49
Output Current Control 51
PMX250-0.25A Controlling the Output On and Off States
53
PMX350-0.2A External Monitoring 55
Parallel/Series Operation 57
PMX500-0.1A Parallel Operation 58
Series Operation 61
Maintenance 65
Calibration 66
Specifications 71
Appendix
Options 86
Troubleshooting 88
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Firmware versions that this manual covers

This manual covers IFC firmware versions 1.5X, IOC firmware
versions 1.1X.
When contacting us about the product, please provide us with:
The model (marked in the top section of the front panel)
The firmware version (see page 11)
The serial number (marked on the rear panel)

2 PMX-A
 Product Overview Precautions Concerning
Installation Location
The PMX-A Series is a lineup of easy-to-use, compact regu- When installing this product, be sure to observe the
lated DC power supplies. “Precautions Concerning Installation Location” in the
It can be controlled remotely through the standard-equipped Safety information manual. The following precautions
communication feature. pertain only to this product.

Model Maximum Maximum Power • When installing this product, be sure to observe the tem-
operating operating perature and humidity ranges indicated below.
current voltage Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity range: 20 %rh to 85 %rh (no condensation)
PMX18-2A 2A 18 V 36 W
• When storing this product, be sure to observe the tempera-
PMX18-5A 5A 18 V 90 W
ture and humidity ranges indicated below.
PMX35-1A 1A 35 V 35 W Storage temperature range: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
PMX35-3A 3A 35 V 105 W Storage humidity range: 90 %rh or less (no condensation)
PMX70-1A 1A 70 V 70 W
PMX110-0.6A 0.6 A 110 V 66 W
PMX250-0.25A 0.25 A 250 V 62.5 W
Notations Used in This Guide
PMX350-0.2A 0.2 A 350 V 70 W
PMX500-0.1A 0.1 A 500 V 50 W • In this manual, the PMX-A Series Regulated DC Power
Supply is referred to as the “PMX-A.”

Features • The term “PC” is used to refer generally to both personal

computers and workstations.
Communication feature • The screen captures used in this manual may differ from the
RS232C, USB, and LAN interfaces are all installed as stan- actual screens that appear on the PMX-A series. The
dard. screen captures are merely examples.
The remote interfaces comply with IEEE Std 488.2-1992 • The following markings are used in the explanations in this
and SCPI Specification 1999.0. manual.
Because the LAN interface complies with the LXI standard,
the construction of a highly cost-effective system is possi- WARNING
ble.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
Setting preset feature ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
You can save up to three sets of output settings (the combi-
nation of the voltage value and current value). You can sim- CAUTION
ply select a set of output settings that you want to use rather Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
than having to specify each setting every time. ignored, may result in damage to the product or other
External control property.
External analog signals can be used to control the output
voltage and current, turn the output on and off, and monitor
the operation mode. Indicates information that you should know.
Remote sensing (equipped on models whose rated
DESCRIPTION
output voltage is 18 V or 35 V)
Explanation of terminology or operation principle.
Remote sensing stabilizes the output voltage across the
load by reducing the influence of voltage drops and other See
effects caused by the load cable resistance.
Indicates a reference to detailed information.
Standard protection functions
The PMX-A series is equipped with standard overvoltage
protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and over-
heat protection (OHP) functions. When a protection function
Indicates a reference to a manual containing detailed
is activated, the cause of it is indicated on the front panel
information.
display area. The output is turned off to protect the product
and the load. CFxx:x
“CF” indicates that this is a CONFIG parameter. The two
digits after CF indicate the CONFIG parameter number.
The value after the colon indicates the selected setting.
Safety Precautions
SHIFT+key name (blue letters)
Indicates an operation that requires you to press a key
When using this product, be sure to observe the “Safety
indicated in blue characters (below the key) while holding
Precautions” in the Safety information manual. down the SHIFT key.

Memo

Indicates useful information.

PMX-A 3
 Contents When the output terminal is not grounded
(floating) .............................................. 46
When the output terminal is grounded 47
Cautions when using the external voltage
About the PMX-A Manuals ....................2 (Vext)................................................... 48
Product Overview ..................................3 Output Voltage Control .............................. 49
Safety Precautions .................................3 Control using an external voltage (Vext) ...
Precautions Concerning Installation Loca- 49
tion .........................................................3 Control using an external resistance (Rext)
Notations Used in This Guide ................3 50
Output Current Control............................... 51
Search by Topic......................................5
Control using an external voltage (Vext) ...
Component Names.................................6 51
Control using an external resistance (Rext)

1 Preparation
Connecting the Power Cord........................ 10
Turning the Power On................................. 11
52
Controlling the Output On and Off States .. 53
External Monitoring .................................... 55

4 Parallel/Series
Turning the POWER switch on ............ 11
Turning the POWER switch off ............ 12
Opera-
Load Considerations................................... 13 tion
Load Cables................................................ 16
Connecting to the Output Terminals ........... 17 Parallel Operation ...................................... 58

Sensing....................................................... 18 Parallel operation features .................. 58

Local sensing ....................................... 18 Parallel operation connection.............. 59

Remote sensing (equipped only on models Parallel operation settings................... 60
whose rated output voltage is 18 V or Starting parallel operation ................... 60
35 V) .................................................... 18 Series Operation ........................................ 61
Series operation features .................... 61

2 Basic Functions
Measured Value Display and Setting Display..
22
Series operation connection................ 62
Series operation settings..................... 63
Starting series operation ..................... 63

5
Panel Operations ........................................ 23
Output Operations ...................................... 23 Maintenance
CC Power Supply and CC Power Supply ... 24
Calibration.................................................. 66
Using the PMX-A Series as a CV or CC Power
Calibration overview............................ 66
Supply......................................................... 26
Calibration procedure.......................... 67
Protection Functions and Alarms................ 27

6
Alarm occurrence and clearing alarms 27
Protection function activation ............... 28 Specifications
CONFIG Settings........................................ 31 PMX18-2A/ PMX18-5A/ PMX35-1A/
CONFIG parameter details .................. 35 PMX35-3A........................................... 72
Preset Memory Function............................. 39 PMX70-1A/ PMX110-0.6A/ PMX250-
Saving settings to preset memory........ 39 0.25A/ PMX350-0.2A/ PMX500-0.1A .. 78
Recalling preset memory entries ......... 40
Locking Panel Controls (Key lock).............. 41 Appendix
Remote Control........................................... 41 A Options .................................. 86
Factory Default Settings (Initialization) ....... 42
B Troubleshooting..................... 88

3 External Control
General Description .................................... 44
About the J1 Connector .............................. 44
Output Terminal Insulation.......................... 46

4 PMX-A
 Search by Topic
• I want to check the accessories. →See the included packing list. —
Preparation • The installation space is limited, so I want
to check the installation conditions.
See the included “Safety information”
document, or the electronic version of —
the document on the CD-ROM.
• How do I connect the AC power supply? →“Connecting the Power Cord” p.10
• What kind of load cables should I use? →“Load Cables” p.16
• How do I ensure stable voltage when the →“Sensing”
cables connected to the load are long (the p.18
distance to the load is long)?
• How do I rack mount the PMX-A series? →“Rack mount option”
p.86
What kind of parts are needed?

• How do I use remote sensing to stabilize →“Sensing”

Setup the PMX-A series?
• How do I set the protection functions to →“Protection Functions and Alarms”
p.18

p.27
prevent damage to the load?
• After a protection function has been acti- →“Alarm occurrence and clearing alarms”
vated, how do I restart tests automatically p.27
when the cause of the alarm is fixed?
• How do I set the communication condi- →See the Communication Interface Man-
—
tions for remote control? ual on the included CD-ROM.
• How do I check the settings in preset →“Recalling preset memory entries”
p.40
memory?
• How do I reset the PMX-A series to its fac-→“Factory Default Settings (Initialization)”
p.42
tory default settings?

• How do I use the PMX-A series as a con- →“Using the PMX-A Series as a CV or CC
Operation stant voltage power supply (CV mode)?
• How do I use the PMX-A series as a con-
Power Supply”
p.26

stant current power supply (CC mode)?

• How do I operate the PMX-A series at a “Preset Memory Function”
specific current? How do I save current p.39
values to the preset memory?
• How do I control the output voltage with “Output Voltage Control”
p.49
an external DC voltage?
• How do I monitor the output voltage and “External Monitoring”
p.55
output current?
• How do I prevent the settings from being “Locking Panel Controls (Key lock)”
p.41
changed?

• How do I clean the PMX-A series? →See the included “Safety information”
Maintenance document, or the electronic version of
the document on the CD-ROM.
—

• How do I calibrate the PMX-A series? →“Calibration” p.66

Troubleshooting
See “Troubleshooting” on page 88.

PMX-A 5
 Component Names
Front Panel

1 2 3 Display area 4

REGULATED DC POWER SUPPLY PMX18-2A, PMX18-5A,

PMX35- 3A 0-35V 3A

VOLTAGE
F INE
PMX35-1A, PMX35-3A
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE CURRENT
F INE

25
PRESET A B C

5 SET OVP OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

8
6 ALM CLR A B C SHIF T
9
7 DC OUTPUT SENSING 10
0-35V
3A ON OFF 11
+S STRIP-
GAUGE
12
-S AWG20-14
7mm

13

Display area (Common)

23
19 CV

14 15 16 17 18 V
24
20 CC

A
21 ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE

1 2 3 Display area 4 22 PRESET A B C

PMX70-1A, PMX110-0.6A,
PMX250-0.25A, PMX350-0.2A,
CV

V PMX500-0.1A
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

5 8
6 9
7 10
25

13

14 15 16 17 18

6 PMX-A
No. Name Function See
1 OUTPUT key Used to turn output on and off. p.23
2 OUTPUT LED Lights when the output is on (green). p.23
3 Handle Handle for carrying. —
VOLTAGE knob Used to set the voltage value or change the value of a CONFIG parameter. p.23, p.32
4
FINE Used to make fine voltage value adjustments. p.23
SET key Used to set and confirm the output voltage and output current (the key has an LED). p.22
5
ALM CLR key Used to release protection functions that have been activated (the key has an LED). p.27
Used to set and display the overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protection
OVP•OCP key p.28
6 (OCP) trip points (the key has an LED).
A Used to recall and save the value of preset memory A (the key has an LED). p.39
CONFIG key Used to configure the various operating conditions (the key has an LED). p.31
7
B Used to recall and save the value of preset memory B (the key has an LED). p.39
CURRENT knob Used to set the current value or change the value of a CONFIG parameter. p.23, p.31
8
FINE Used to make fine current value adjustments. p.23
LOCAL key Used to switch between local mode and remote mode. p.41
9
SHIFT key Used to enable the functions that are written in blue characters below the key. —
LOCK key Used to lock the operation of panel keys, rotary knob, etc. p.41
10
C Used to recall and save the value of preset memory C. p.39
11 Sensing switch1 Used to turn remote sensing on and off. p.19
12 Sensing terminal 1 Terminals to connect the sensing cables to. p.19
Flip the switch to the ( ) side to turn the power on. Flip it to the ( ) side to turn the
13 POWER switch p.11
power off.
14 DC OUTPUT – (negative) Output terminal. p.17
15 Short bar A bar that connects the output terminal to the chassis terminal. p.59, p.62
16 Chassis terminal A connector for grounding the output. —
17 DC OUTPUT + (positive) Output terminal. p.17
18 Air inlet Air inlet for cooling the inside of the PMX-A series. —
19 Voltmeter Displays the voltage, CONFIG parameter number, or alarm. p.22, p.27,
20 Ammeter Displays the current, the value of a CONFIG parameter, or the cause of an alarm. p.31
ALARM: Lights in red when a protection function has been activated.
LAN: Lights and blinks when the LAN interface is in use.
•No fault status: Lights in green.
•Fault status: Lights in red.
21 Status LEDs —
•Standby status: Lights in orange.
•WEB identify status: Blinks green.
LOCK: Lights in green when the keys are locked.
REMOTE: Lights in green during remote control.
A: Lights in green when the memory A values are being recalled or saved.
22 PRESET LED B: Lights in green when the memory B values are being recalled or saved. p.39
C: Lights in green when the memory C values are being recalled or saved.
23 CV LED Lights in green during constant voltage mode. p.26
24 CC LED Lights in red during constant current mode. p.26
25 OUTPUT terminal cover2 Protection cover p.17

1 The remote sensing function is not available on models with rated output voltage of 70 V or higher.
2 With an output terminal cover at factory shipment.

PMX-A 7
 Rear Panel 1 2 3

7 S1 USB RS232C L AN
J1

AC INPUT

SETTING LINE
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
100V
117V
200V
217V
234V

No. Name Function See

1 USB USB port for controlling the PMX-A series remotely.
2 RS232C RS232C port for controlling the PMX-A series remotely.
Interface manual
3 LAN Ethernet port for controlling the PMX-A series remotely.
4 Air outlet Air outlet for cooling the inside of the PMX-A series. —
5 AC INPUT AC inlet. p.10
6 J1 External control connector. p.44
7 S1 1 —
Maintenance switch.
1 Kikusui service engineers use this switch only during maintenance and servicing. Normally, the LED is off when the switch is on the
opposite side of .

8 PMX-A
 Preparation
This chapter describes how to turn on the
PMX-A series, what kind of load cables to
use, and how to connect cables to the out-
put connectors.
For information about installing and moving
this product, see “Precautions Concerning
Installation Location” and “Precautions to
Be Taken When Moving the Product” in the
Safety information manual.
When using or storing this product, be sure
to observe the temperature and humidity
ranges. For environmental conditions, see
“General specifications“ (p.77, p.83).
If you want to mount the product on a rack,
see “Rack mount option“ (p.86).
 Connecting the Power Cord

This product conforms to IEC Overvoltage Category II (energy-consuming equipment that is

supplied from a fixed installation).

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• This product conforms to IEC Safety Class I (equipment that has a protective con-
ductor terminal). Be sure to earth ground the product to prevent electric shock.
• The product is grounded through the power cord ground wire. Connect the protec-
tive conductor terminal to earth ground.

• Use the supplied power cord to connect to the AC line.

If the supplied power cord cannot be used because the rated voltage or the plug shape is
incompatible, have a qualified engineer replace it with an appropriate power cord that is 3
m or less in length. If obtaining a power cord is difficult, contact your Kikusui agent or dis-
tributor.
• The power cord with a plug can be used to disconnect the PMX-A series from the AC
power line in an emergency. Connect the plug to an easily accessible power outlet so that
the plug can be removed from the outlet at any time. Be sure to provide adequate clear-
ance around the power outlet.
• Do not use the supplied power cord with other instruments.

1 Check that the AC power line meets the nominal input rating of the product.
The nominal input rating of this product is indicated on the rear panel. The product
accepts 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
The supply voltage is set before factory shipment by a Kikusui ser-
SETTING LINE
SUPPLY vice engineer. If the voltage is set to another setting, a mark will be
VOLTAGE
100V
indicated to the left of the appropriate voltage.
117V
200V
Be sure to check the nominal input rating before connecting the
217V
234V
power cord.

The example of supply voltage 100 Vac

2 Check that the POWER switch is turned off.

3 Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the rear panel.

4 Insert the power plug into a grounded outlet.

10 PMX-A
 Turning the Power On

Turning the POWER switch on

1

Preparation
You can use the CONFIG settings to set how the PMX-A series starts when you turn the
CAUTION
POWER switch on. Depending on the setting, the output may be turned on automatically
when the POWER switch is turned on. If you connect a load without setting OVP and OCP to
the appropriate values, the load may be damaged if output automatically turns on when the
power is turned on.

See p.42 When you turn the POWER switch on for the first time after purchase, the PMX-A series
starts with its factory default settings. Subsequent times that you turn the PMX-A series on, it
starts with the panel settings (excluding the output on/off setting) that were in use immedi-
ately before the POWER switch was turned off.
See p.35 You can use the CONFIG settings (CF01) to select the output state of the PMX-A series when
the POWER switch is turned on.

1 Check that the power cord is connected correctly.

2 Turn the POWER switch on ( ).

All the LEDs light, and then the voltmeter and the ammeter display the following
sequence of information: the rated voltage and rated current, the IOC firmware ver-
sion, the IFC firmware version, and then the selected interface. Each item is displayed
for approximately 1 second. Two firmware versions, IOC and IFC, are displayed.
After a few seconds, the PMX-A series enters the operation standby state (the output
value is displayed).

CV

V
CC
Rated voltage and rated current display
A (PMX18-5A in this example)

CV

V IOC firmware version display

CC (Version 1.10 in this example)
A

IFC firmware version display

CV

V
CC (Version 1.00 in this example)
A

CV

V
CC
Interface display
A (The LAN interface is selected in this example.)

See p.88, p.90 If you select the LAN interface and the interface display remains showing (for approximately
30 seconds) when the POWER switch is turned on, the PMX-A series is waiting for a
response from the DHCP server.

 Inrush current

See p.72, p.78 When the POWER switch is turned on, an inrush current flows. Check that sufficient current
capacity is available in the AC power line or the switchboard, particularly if you are using mul-
tiple PMX-As and turning on their POWER switches simultaneously.
For the inrush current of each model, “Specifications“.

PMX-A 11
 Turning the Power On

Turning the POWER switch off

Flip the POWER switch to the ( ) side to turn the PMX-A series off.
The PMX-A series saves the panel settings (except the output on/off setting) that were in use
immediately before the POWER switch was turned off.
See p.35 You can use the CONFIG settings (CF01) to select how the PMX-A series starts when the
POWER switch is turned on.
If the POWER switch is turned off immediately after the settings have been changed, the last
settings may not be stored.

After you turn the POWER switch off, wait at least 10 seconds after the panel display turns
CAUTION
off before you turn the POWER switch back on. Repeatedly turning the POWER switch on
and off at short intervals can cause damage to the inrush current limiter. Furthermore, this
will shorten the service life of the POWER switch and the internal input fuse.

12 PMX-A
 Load Considerations

Note that the output will become unstable if the following types of loads are connected.

1
Loads with peak current or pulse-shaped current

Preparation
The PMX-A series only indicates mean values. Even when the indicated value is less than or
equal to the set constant current, the peak values may exceed the set constant current. If this
happens, the PMX-A series is instantaneously put into constant-current mode, and the output
voltage drops.
For these types of loads, you must increase the set constant current or increase the current
capacity.

Constant current setting Constant current setting

Ammeter reading (mean value) Ammeter reading (mean value)

Load current with peaks Pulse-shaped load current

Loads that generate reverse current to the power supply

The PMX-A series cannot absorb reverse current from the load. Therefore, if a regenerative
load (such as an inverter, converter, or transformer) is connected, the output voltage
increases and becomes unstable. This can cause a malfunction.
For these types of loads, connect a resistor (RD) as shown in the following figure to bypass
the reverse current. However, the amount of current to the load decreases by Irp.

IO +
−

EO RD Load

Equivalent circuit of the PMX-A Regenerative load

EO[V]
+ IO RD[Ω] ≤
Irp[A]
Output current

RD: Reverse current bypass dummy load

waveform

0 EO: Output voltage

Irp
Irp: Maximum reverse current
Reverse current
-IO

Use a resistor with sufficient rated power for RD. If a resistor with insufficient rated power for
CAUTION
the circuit is used, resistor RD will burn out.

PMX-A 13
 Load Considerations

Loads with accumulated energy

Connecting a load with accumulated energy, such as a battery, to the PMX-A series may
cause current to flow from the load to the internal circuit of the PMX-A series. This current
may damage the PMX-A series or reduce the life of the load.
For this type of load, connect a reverse-current-prevention diode (DRP) between the PMX-A
series and the load in series as shown in the following figure.
This cannot be used in conjunction with remote sensing.

DRP
DRP: Reverse-current-protection diode

PMX-A Load with accumulated energy

• To protect the load and the PMX-A series, use a DRP that conforms to the following specifi-
CAUTION
cations.
Reverse voltage withstand capacity: At least twice the rated output voltage of the PMX-A
series.
Forward current capacity: 3 to 10 times the rated output current of the PMX-A series.
A diode with small loss.
• Be sure to take into account the heat generated by DRP. DRP will burn out with inadequate
heat dissipation.

14 PMX-A
 Load Considerations

Sink current from an external voltage source

Directly connecting an external voltage source to the PMX-A series may cause sink current to
flow from the internal breeder circuit of the PMX-A series. This current may damage the PMX-
A series or reduce the life of the load.
For this type of sink current, you need to connect a diode to the load cable or mechanically
separate the load cable from the PMX-A series with a switch or the like. 1
Depending on the power-off or output-off state, the sink current that flows when an external
voltage source is connected will vary.

Preparation
The sink current is reduced at a low output terminal voltage. Hardly any sink current flows
near 0 V. The sink currents indicated here are standard values.

 Sink current from an external voltage source when the power is off or the
output is off
Vout = Output terminal voltage
Sink current
Model State Unit
1 Vout 2 Vout 5 Vout 10 Vout 15 Vout 18 Vout
PMX18-2A POWER off 4.2 8.6 21.9 44.1 66.4 79.8
PMX18-5A mA
Output off 4.2 8.3 20.6 41.2 61.8 74.2

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
2 Vout 5 Vout 10 Vout 15 Vout 20 Vout 25 Vout 30 Vout 35 Vout
PMX35-1A POWER off 6.3 16.2 32.7 49.2 65.7 82.3 99.2 119.0
PMX35-3A mA
Output off 6.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0 75.0 90.0 106.0

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
5 Vout 10 Vout 20 Vout 30 Vout 40 Vout 50 Vout 60 Vout 70 Vout
PMX70-1A POWER off 1.0 2.1 4.2 6.4 8.5 10.6 12.8 14.9
mA
Output off 37.0 39.0 41.0 43.0 45.0 48.0 50.0 53.0

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
5 Vout 10 Vout 20 Vout 30 Vout 40 Vout 50 Vout 100 Vout 110 Vout
PMX POWER off 1.1 2.1 4.1 6.1 8.2 10.2 20.4 22.4
110-0.6A mA
Output off 1.1 2.1 4.1 6.1 8.2 10.2 20.4 22.4

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
10 Vout 20 Vout 30 Vout 50 Vout 100 Vout 150 Vout 200 Vout 250 Vout
PMX POWER off 0.45 0.92 1.4 2.3 4.6 7.0 9.3 11.6
250-0.25A mA
Output off 0.45 0.92 1.4 2.3 4.6 7.0 9.3 11.6

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
10 Vout 20 Vout 50 Vout 100 Vout 200 Vout 250 Vout 300 Vout 350 Vout
PMX POWER off 0.16 0.32 0.8 1.6 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6
350-0.2A mA
Output off 23.0 24.0 25.0 28.0 35.0 38.0 40.0 43.0

Vout = Output terminal voltage

Sink current
Model State Unit
20 Vout 50 Vout 100 Vout 200 Vout 300 Vout 400 Vout 500 Vout
PMX POWER off 0.23 0.57 1.2 2.3 3.5 4.6 5.8
500-0.1A mA
Output off 9.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0

PMX-A 15
 Load Cables

Risk of fire.
WARNING
• Use load cables whose capacity is adequate for the PMX-A series’ rated output cur-
rent.
• The output connector and its surrounding area become very hot. Use cables whose
covers have heat resistance at 85 °C and higher.
Risk of electric shock.
• Use load cables with a voltage rating that meets or exceeds the PMX-A series’ isola-
tion voltage. For the PMX-A series’ isolation voltage, “Specifications” on page 71.

 The cables’ allowable current depends on the insulation’s maximum allow-

able temperature.
A cable’s temperature is determined by the resistive loss based on the current, the ambient
temperature, and the cable’s external thermal resistance. The following table shows the cur-
rent capacity of heat-resistant vinyl wires that have a maximum allowable temperature of
60 °C when one of the wires is separated and stretched out horizontally in air in an ambient
temperature of 30 °C. The current capacity must be reduced under certain conditions, such
as when vinyl cables that have a low heat resistance are used, when the ambient tempera-
ture is 30 °C or greater, or when cables are bundled together and little heat is radiated.

Nominal cross-sec- AWG (reference cross- Allowable current1 (A) Kikusui-recommended

tional area (mm2) sectional area; mm2) (Ta = 30 °C) current (A)
0.9 18 (0.82) 17 4
1.25 16 (1.31) 19 6
2 14 (2.08) 27 10
3.5 12 (3.31) 37 -
5.5 10 (5.26) 49 20

1 Excerpt from Japanese laws related to electrical equipment.

 Taking measures against noise

When connecting cables that have the same heat resistance, separating the cables as much
as possible to increase heat radiation enables a greater amount of current to flow. However,
wiring the + (positive) and - (negative) output wires of the load cable side by side or bundling
them together is more effective against unwanted noise. The Kikusui-recommended currents
shown in the above table are allowable currents that have been reduced in consideration of
the potential bundling of load cables. Use these values as a guideline when connecting
cables.

 Limitations of the remote sensing

All wires have resistance. As the wire becomes longer or the current becomes larger, the volt-
age drop in the wire becomes greater. This results in a smaller voltage being applied at the
load end. The PMX-A series has a sensing function that compensates for this voltage drop up
to approximately 0.6 V for a single line (equipped only on models with a rated output voltage
of 18 V or 35 V.) If the voltage drop exceeds this level, use wires that have a greater cross-
sectional area.

16 PMX-A
 Connecting to the Output Terminals

When the PMX-A series is shipped from the factory, covers are attached to the output termi-

1
nals. If they are damaged or lost, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

Preparation
Models with a rated output Models with a rated output
voltage of 18 V or 35 V voltage is 70 V or higher

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• Turn the POWER switch off before you touch the OUTPUT terminals.
• Do not use them with the terminal cover removed.
• Regardless of whether load cables are connected to the output terminals, be sure to
attach the output terminal cover before turning the POWER switch on.

1 Turn the POWER switch off.

2 Attach crimping terminals to the load cables.

3 Remove the output terminal cover and Knobs, and attach the load
cables to the output terminals.
Connect the short bar to the negative or positive output terminal.
If you are not grounding the output terminals (leaving them floating), refer to “Output
Terminal Insulation“ on page 46 before use.
To reduce the influence of noise on the output, keep the wires as short as possible. If
possible, twist the positive and negative load wires.

4 Attach the output terminal cover and Knobs.

The example of models whose rated output voltage is 18 V or 35 V

Output terminal

M6 crimping terminal
Output terminal Knob
Output terminal cover

PMX-A 17
 Sensing

The PMX-A series is equipped with two sensing functions: local sensing and remote sensing.
By factory default, the PMX-A series is set to local sensing (the sensing switch is set to off).

Local sensing

Use local sensing when the cable to the load is short.

Local sensing does not compensate for the voltage drop in the load cable, so use this method
when the load current is small or when you do not need to consider the load regulation volt-
age.
The sensing point during local sensing is the output terminal.

PMX-A

Output terminals

+
Chassis terminal

Load
Sensing terminal
+S
Sensing –
switch
OFF ON -S

OFF position

Remote sensing (equipped only on models whose rated output volt-

age is 18 V or 35 V)

See p.16 Use remote sensing when the cable to the load is long.
Remote sensing stabilizes the output voltage across the load by reducing the influence of
voltage drops and other effects caused by the load cable resistance.
You can use the PMX-A series’ remote sensing feature to compensate up to 0.6 V for a single
line. Select a load cable that has sufficient current capacity to prevent the voltage drop in the
load cable from exceeding the compensation voltage.
When you perform remote sensing, set the voltage of the sensing point (across the load) so
that it does not exceed the rated output voltage. If you are performing remote sensing with
the voltage close to the maximum output voltage, the output is limited by the maximum output
voltage (105 % of the rated output voltage). Electrolytic capacitors may be required at the
sensing point (across the load).
To reduce the effect of noise, use twisted-pair wires or 2-core shielded wires. When you use
shielded wires, connect the shield to the ground of the PMX-A series or the load.

18 PMX-A
 Sensing

PMX-A

Output terminals

Chassis terminal
+ + 1
Load C
–

Preparation
Sensing terminal
– Connect an electrolytic
+S
capacitor across the
Sensing switch load as necessary.
OFF ON -S

For the sensing cables, use twisted-pair wires or

2-core shielded wires.
ON position

Connecting the sensing cables

Risk of electric shock and damage to internal circuits.

WARNING
• Never wire the sensing terminals while the POWER switch is turned on.
• Use sensing cables with a voltage rating that is higher than the PMX-A series’ isola-
tion voltage. Protect the uncovered sections of the shielded cable by using insula-
tion tubes whose withstand voltage is greater than the PMX-A series’ isolation
voltage.
• The sensing terminals are at approximately the same electric potential as the nega-
tive output terminal. Insert the cables so that the wire strands do not touch the chas-
sis when they stick out of the sensing terminal. Also, insert the cables so that the
stripped wires do not stick out of the terminal.

If the sensing cables come loose, the output voltage across the load may become unstable,
and an excessive voltage may be applied to the load. If an appropriate OVP trip point is set,
the OVP will trip before an excessive voltage is generated.
If you are not going to use remote sensing, return the PMX-A series to local sensing mode.

STRIP-GAUGE Correct Incorrect Incorrect

SENSING
7mm
OFF ON
AWG20-14
+S STRIP-
GAUGE The wire itself is in contact Wire scraps are in contact
-S AWG20-14 with the chassis. with the chassis.
7mm

While pressing here with a

screwdriver, insert the wire.
STRIP-GAUGE
+S 7mm
AWG20-14
-S

1 Turn the POWER switch off.

See p.17
2 Remove the output terminal cover, and turn on sensing switch on the
front panel.

3 Remove 7 mm of the wire covering. Connect the negative sensing cable

to -S and the positive sensing cable to +S.

PMX-A 19
 Sensing

4 Pull out the sensing wires horizontally from the side of the output termi-
nal cover, and attach the output terminal cover.

Pull out the sensing wires

from here, and attach the
output terminal cover.

5 Turn the POWER switch on.

If the wiring inductance component is large, the following symptoms may appear.
• The PMX-A series oscillates
If the wires used to connect to the load are long, the wiring inductance and capacitance
can cause phase shifting at a level that can not be ignored. This may lead to oscillation.
• The output fluctuates
If the load current changes drastically in a pulse-shaped pattern, the output voltage may
become large due to the wiring’s inductance component.

You can reduce the inductance component by twisting the load cables, which stabilizes the
voltage. However, if this does not correct the problem, connect an electrolytic capacitor
across the load.
• Electrolytic capacitor to connect across the load
Capacitance: 0.1 µF to a few hundred µF
Withstand voltage: At least 120 % of the rated output voltage of the PMX-A series

 If you are inserting a mechanical switch between the PMX-A series and the
load
If you want to connect and disconnect the load using a mechanical switch that is inserted
between the PMX-A series and the load, be sure to include switches in the sensing cables as
shown in the following figure and turn on and off the load cable and the sensing cables simul-
taneously. Before you turn the mechanical switch on or off, be sure to turn the output or the
POWER switch off.

S
+

+S +
+
Load C
–
–S –

20 PMX-A
 Basic Functions
This chapter describes how to turn the out-
put on and off and the basic operations that
you can perform from the front panel.
 Measured Value Display and Setting Display

The voltage and current displays have the following two states.
• Measured value display
• Setting display

In addition to the voltmeter and ammeter, the PMX-A series can display the set OVP or OCP,
and the system configuration.

Measured value display

See p.26 The present output voltage and output current are displayed. In
this situation, the SET key is off. You can change the output volt-
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC age and output current in the measured value display.
A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

Setting display
See p.49, p.51 CV
Press SET to light its LED and display the present set output
OUTPUT
V voltage and output current settings.
A
CC
Press SET again to return to the measured value display.
ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE
When you recall a preset memory entry, the values stored in the
SET /60s/#0 CONFIG LOCK LOCAL preset memory entry are displayed on the panel.
The display is different when the PMX-A series is being con-
ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

Lit
trolled externally.
During external voltage control, the voltmeter displays . During external current
control, the ammeter displays .

 Overvoltage protection and overcurrent protection setting display

Press OCP•OVP to light its LED and display the present overcur-
rent protection and overvoltage protection settings.
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

SET /60s/#0 CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

Lit

 System configuration setting display

Press CONFIG to light its LED and display the current system
configuration settings.
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

Lit

22 PMX-A
 Panel Operations

Measured value display, setting display, and set OVP/OCP display

Turn the VOLTAGE knob to change the voltage. Turn the
Decrease Increase
CV
VOLTAGE
F INE
CURRENT knob to change the current.
OUTPUT
V You can set these values while output is on or off.
CC

Press SET to switch to the setting display, and then

2
A
ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE CURRENT
F INE
change the output while you view the actual voltage or
SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL
current settings.

Basic Functions
ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

Decrease Increase

 Fine adjustment
Memo
When you set a value, it is You can change the resolution of the VOLTAGE and CURRENT knobs. Hold down SHIFT
convenient to first use while you turn the VOLTAGE knob or CURRENT knob to make small changes to the value.
normal resolution to set
the value roughly and When the output is on, the displayed current or voltage may not change even if you turn the
then switch to fine resolu- VOLTAGE or CURRENT knob. In this situation, the values are being changed at a finer reso-
tion to set it precisely.
lution than that which is being displayed. The display will change when the amount that you
change the value by reaches the smallest display digit of the set voltage or current.
The amount of change varies depending on whether the output is on or off.

Changes are made at 1/10th the resolution of the minimum digit on the
When the output is on1 voltmeter or ammeter.
Changes are made at increments of 1 in the minimum digit on the voltme-
When the output is off
ter or ammeter.

1 Note that, because smaller digits that are not displayed are also set, the actual setting may be
different from the displayed value.

Output Operations
The output turns on and off each time that you press OUT-
PUT. When output is on, the OUTPUT LED lights. When the
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC output is off, the OUTPUT LED turns off.
A
Lit
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
When the output is on, output is generated at the currently set
PRESET A

SET
B

CONFIG
C

LOCK LOCAL
values. If you change the settings while the output is on, the
ALM CLR A B C SHIFT
changes are applied to the output.
Output on

See ,p.36, p.53 You can use external control to turn the output on and off.

Output on or off when the PMX-A series turns on

See p.42 By factory default, the output is off when the PMX-A series turns on. Using a CONFIG param-
eter (CF01: Forc), you can set the PMX-A series so that output is turned on at power-on.
See p.28 If you set the PMX-A series so that output is turned on at power-on, be sure to check the OVP
trip point setting before you turn the PMX-A series off.

If you change the load, it may be damaged if the PMX-A series’ OVP and OCP settings are
CAUTION
not correct.

PMX-A 23
 CC Power Supply and CC Power Supply

The PMX-A series has features that makes it possible to function as a constant-voltage
source and constant-current source even when the load is changed. The constant-voltage
source operation is referred to as constant-voltage (CV) mode. The constant-current source
operation is referred to as constant-current (CC) mode. The operation mode is determined by
the following three values.
• Output voltage setting (Vs)
• Output current setting (Is)
• Load resistance (RL)
The operation modes are described below.
R L > Rc R L =Rc
Vmax
p Crossover point
Vs
A = CV mode area
Output voltage Vout

A B = CC mode area
R L <Rc
Vs = Set voltage
q
Is = Set current
Rc = Vs/Is (Ohm’s Law)
B RL = Load resistance
Vmax = Maximum settable voltage
0 Is Imax Imax = Maximum settable current
Output current Iout

The above figure shows the PMX-A series operation modes. The load resistance is denoted
as RL. The resistance, which is denoted as Rc, is calculated from the set voltage and current
(Rc = Vs/Is). The power supply is designed so that it operates in CV mode in area A and CC
mode in area B . The boundary is the line defined by RL = Rc. This line represents the load at
which the output voltage and the set voltage are equal and the output current and the set cur-
rent are equal. If load resistance RL is greater than resistance Rc, the operating point is in
area A , and the PMX-A series operates in CV mode (point p). In this case, the set current Is
equals the current limit.
When the PMX-A series is operating in CV mode, the output voltage is maintained at the set
voltage. Output current I is determined by the equation I = Vs/RL and is a current that is less
than current limit Is. The actual current that flows is not necessarily equal to the specified
value.
For loads in which transient peak current flows, current limit Is must be set higher than the
peak value.

Conversely, if load resistance RL is less than resistance Rc, the operating point is in area B ,
and the PMX-A series operates in CC mode (point q). In this case, set voltage Vs equals the
voltage limit.
When the PMX-A series is operating in CC mode, the output current is maintained at the set
current. Output voltage V is determined by the equation V = Is x RL and is a voltage that is
less than voltage limit Vs. The actual voltage that is applied is not necessarily equal to the
specified value.

 Crossover point
The PMX-A series switches automatically between CV mode and CC mode according to the
changes in the load. A crossover point is the point at which the mode switches.
For example, when operating in CV mode, if the load changes and the output current reaches
the current limit, the PMX-A series automatically switches to CC mode to protect the load.
Likewise, when operating in CC mode, if the output voltage reaches the voltage limit, the
PMX-A series switches to CV mode.

24 PMX-A
 CC Power Supply and CC Power Supply

CV mode and CC mode operation example

This section uses a power supply (PMX35-3A) with a rated output voltage of 35 V and a rated
output current of 3 A as an example.
A load resistance (RL) of 60 Ω is connected to the output terminals of the power supply. The
output voltage and output current are set to 20 V and 0.5 A, respectively. In this case, Rc = 20
V/0.5 A = 40 Ω. Because 60 Ω is greater than 40 Ω (RL > Rc), the power supply operates in
CV mode. When you want to increase the voltage in CV mode, you can increase the voltage
up to the voltage defined by the following equation: Vs = Is x RL. Substituting the values, we

2
obtain Vs = 0.5 A x 60 Ω = 30 V. If you try to increase the voltage above this point, the cross-
over point is reached, and the power supply automatically switches to CC mode. To maintain
operations in CV mode, increase the current limit.

Basic Functions
Next, a load resistance (RL) of 25 Ω is connected to the output terminals of the power supply.
The output voltage and output current are set to 20 V and 0.5 A, respectively. In this case, Rc
= 20 V/0.5 A = 40 Ω. Because 40 Ω is greater than 25 Ω (RL < Rc), the power supply operates
in CC mode. When you want to increase the current in CC mode, you can increase the cur-
rent up to the current defined by the following equation: Is = Vs/RL. Substituting the values,
we obtain Is = 20 V/25 Ω = 0.8 A. If you try to increase the current above this point, the cross-
over point is reached, and the power supply automatically switches to CV mode. To maintain
operations in CC mode, increase the voltage limit.

PMX-A 25
 Using the PMX-A Series as a CV or CC Power Supply

When the PMX-A series is used as a constant-voltage power supply, the set current is the
limit to the current that can flow through the load.
When the PMX-A series is used as a constant-current power supply, the set voltage is the
limit to the voltage that can be applied to the load.

If the specified limit is reached, the PMX-A series automatically switches its operation mode.
When the PMX-A series switches its operation mode, the lit LED in the display area (CV LED
or CC LED) changes to indicate the switch.

1 Turn the POWER switch off.

See p.17
2 Connect the load to the output terminals.

3 Turn the POWER switch on.

If the OUTPUT LED in the display area is lit, press OUTPUT to turn the output off.

4 Press SET to change to the setting display.

The SET key lights.

See p.23
5 Turn the VOLTAGE knob to set the voltage.

PMX18-2A 0 V to 18.9 V PMX70-1A 0 V to 73.5 V

PMX18-5A 0 V to 18.9 V PMX110-06A 0 V to 115.5 V
PMX35-1A 0 V to 36.75 V PMX250-0.25A 0 V to 262.5 V
PMX35-3A 0 V to 36.75 V PMX350-0.2A 0 V to 367.5 V
PMX500-0.1A 0 V to 525.0 V

6 Turn the CURRENT knob to set the current.

PMX18-2A 0 A to 2.1 A PMX70-1A 0 A to 1.05 A

PMX18-5A 0 A to 5.25 A PMX110-06A 0 A to 0.63 A
PMX35-1A 0 A to 1.05 A PMX250-0.25A 0 A to 0.262 A
PMX35-3A 0 A to 3.15 A PMX350-0.2A 0 A to 0.21 A
PMX500-0.1A 0 A to 0.105 A

7 Press OUTPUT to turn output on.

The SET key turns off, and the OUTPUT LED in the display area lights. The voltage
and current are generated from the output terminals. When the PMX-A series is oper-
ating as a constant-voltage power supply, the CV LED in the display area lights. When
the PMX-A series is operating as a constant-current power supply, the CC LED lights.

Even when the output is on, you can set the voltage and current by carrying out step 5 and
step 6 while checking the actual output voltage or current.

See p.36 You can use the CONFIG settings to set the output-on startup state (CF08: prioritize CC or
CV).Set this according to the operation mode that you are using. You can prevent overshoot
from occurring when the output is turned on by prioritizing CV when using the PMX-A series
as a constant-voltage power supply and by prioritizing CC when using the PMX-A series as a
constant-current power supply.
If external control is in progress, you cannot set the output-on startup state (prioritize CC/ pri-
oritize CV).

26 PMX-A
 Protection Functions and Alarms

The PMX-A series is equipped with the following protection functions.

• Overvoltage protection (OVP)
• Overcurrent protection (OCP)
• Overheat protection (OHP)

2
Alarm occurrence and clearing alarms

Basic Functions
Alarm occurrence
When a protection function is activated, the PMX-A
OUTPUT
CV
series behaves as follows.
V
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE •Output Off
PRESET A B C
SET
Lit
CONFIG LOCAL
•The ALARM LED in the front panel display area lights to
ALM CLR A B C SHIFT
indicate that an alarm has occurred. The voltmeter indi-
OHP alarm indication cates the cause of the alarm.
•The alarm signal is generated from pin 13 of the J1 connector.

Clearing alarms
Press ALM CLR (SHIFT + SET) or turn off the POWER switch. Fix the problem that caused
the alarm, and turn the POWER switch back on.

If an alarm still occurs even after you have corrected all the causes of alarms, the PMX-A
series may be malfunctioning. Stop using it immediately, and contact your Kikusui agent or
distributor.

For an explanation of the problems that cause the alarms, see the explanation of each pro-
tection function.

Alarm signal
The alarm signal is isolated from other ter-
J1 connector minals through an open collector photo-
coupler.
ALM 13
STATUS Maximum voltage: 30 V The CV, CC, output-on, and power-on sig-
Maximum current: 8 mA nals share a common ground.
STATUS 25
COM
PMX-A

PMX-A 27
 Protection Functions and Alarms

Protection function activation

Overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protection (OCP)

The overvoltage protection function is activated when the output terminal voltage exceeds the
set voltage (OVP trip point).

The overcurrent protection function is activated when the output current exceeds the set cur-
rent (OCP trip point).

The OVP and OCP trip points need to be set to appropriate values. Immediately after you
purchase the PMX-A series or immediately after a load is changed, set the OVP and OCP trip
points to values that are appropriate for the load.

 Setting the OVP and OCP trip points

OVP trip point The PMX-A series’ OVP operates according to

VOLTAGE
the output terminal voltage. If you want to acti-
vate the protection function according to the volt-
F INE
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC
age across the load, take the voltage drop in the
A OCP trip point load cable into consideration when you set the
ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE CURRENT
F INE
OVP trip point.
SET /60s/#0 CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

Lit
OVP and OCP trip point displays

1 Press OVP • OCP.

The OCP • OVP key lights, and the OVP trip point and OCP trip point are displayed in
the display area.

2 While viewing the panel display, turn the VOLTAGE knob to set the OVP
trip point or the CURRENT knob to set the OCP trip point.
See p.23 Hold down SHIFT while you turn the VOLTAGE knob or CURRENT knob to make small
changes to the value.
OVP setting range: 10 % to 110 % of the rated output voltage
OCP setting range: 10 % to 110 % of the rated output current
OVP setting OCP setting
PMX18-2A 1.8 V to 19.8 V 0.2 A to 2.2 A
PMX18-5A 1.8 V to 19.8 V 0.5 A to 5.5 A
PMX35-1A 3.5 V to 38.5 V 0.1 A to 1.1 A
PMX35-3A 3.5 V to 38.5 V 0.3 A to 3.3 A
PMX70-1A 7.0 V to 77.0 V 0.1 A to 1.1 A
PMX110-0.6A 11.0 V to 121.0 V 0.06 A to 0.66 A
PMX250-0.25A 25.0 V to 275.0 V 0.025 A to 0.275 A
PMX350-0.2A 35.0 V to 385.0 V 0.02 A to 0.22 A
PMX500-0.1A 50.0 V to 550.0 V 0.01 A to 0.11 A

3 Press OCP • OVP to finalize the setting.

The OCP • OVP key turns off, and the PMX-A series returns to the measured value dis-
play.

28 PMX-A
 Protection Functions and Alarms

 Checking OVP and OCP operation

To check the operation of the OVP function, carry out the procedure below.

1 Check that the OUTPUT LED in the display area is turned off.

2 Set the output voltage to a value lower than the OVP trip point.

3 Press OUTPUT to turn output on.

The OUTPUT LED lights. 2
4

Basic Functions
Slowly turn the VOLTAGE knob clockwise.
When the output voltage exceeds the OVP trip point, the front panel display area’s
ALARM LED lights to indicate that the OVP function has been activated.

CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A

SET
B

CONFIG
C

LOCK LOCAL
OVP activation alarm indication
Lit
ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

5 Check that output has turned off.

6 Turn the POWER switch off.

To check the operation of the OCP function, carry out the procedure below.

1 Short the output terminals.

2 Turn the POWER switch on.

3 Check that the OUTPUT LED in the display area is turned off.

4 Set the output current to a value lower than the OCP trip point.

5 Press OUTPUT to turn output on.

The OUTPUT LED lights.

6 Slowly turn the CURRENT knob clockwise.

When the output current exceeds the OCP trip point, the front panel display area’s
ALARM LED lights to indicate that the OCP function has been activated.

CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C OCP activation alarm indication
SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL
Lit
ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

7 Check that output has turned off.

If you do not change the output settings, the OVP or OCP function will be activated again.

PMX-A 29
 Protection Functions and Alarms

Overheat protection (OHP)

The overheat protection function is activated when the PMX-A series’ internal temperature
rises to an abnormal level.
• When the PMX-A series is used in an environment that exceeds its operating ambient
temperature range (0 °C to +40 °C).
• When the PMX-A series is used with its air inlet or outlet port blocked.
• When the fan motor has stopped.

If you do not fix the problem that caused the OHP to be activated, OHP will be activated again
even if you turn the POWER switch off and on.

30 PMX-A
 CONFIG Settings

Use the CONFIG settings to set the PMX-A series’ system configuration. You can set and
display the following parameters in the CONFIG settings.

In the “Note” column, “A” indicates a parameter that is applied when the PMX-A series exits from CON-
FIG settings, “B” indicates a parameter that is applied when the PMX-A series is turned on, and “C” indi-
cates a parameter that is applied when CF34 is executed.

OUTPUT
CV
Parameter number
CF (CONFIG) + a two-digit number
2
V

Basic Functions
CC Value display
A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C CONFIG setting and display examples
SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

Blinking Lit

Display Parameter Setting or display description Note

switching number
SYSTEM CF00 Resets the panel settings A
CF01 Power-on output status parameter B
CF02 Memory content display parameter A
CF03 Key lock parameter A

CF041 2 CC control using an external voltage or external resistance A

CF051 2 CV control using an external voltage or external resistance A

CF061 2 External control parameter for turning output on and off A

CF072 External control logic parameter for turning output on and off A

CF083 Output-on startup state parameter A

INTERFACE CF20 Remote interface parameter B

CF21 SCPI communication error display parameter A

LAN CF30 DHCP parameter B or C

CF31 AUTO IP address parameter B or C

CF32 MANUAL IP address parameter B or C

CF33 Resets the LAN interface settings (LCI) A

CF34 Restarts the LAN interface (REBOOT) A

CF35 IP address display (1) —

CF36 IP address display (2) —
CF37 IP address display (3) —
CF38 IP address display (4) —
CF39 MAC address display (1) and (2) —
CF40 MAC address display (3) and (4) —

CF41 MAC address display (5) and (6) —

USB CF50 VID (vendor ID) display —

CF51 PID (product ID) display —

1 This parameter affects the PMX-A series when the panel settings are reset (CF00).
2 The item can be configured only when the output is off.
3 This parameter cannot be set if external control is in progress.

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 CONFIG Settings

Setting and viewing CONFIG parameters

VOLTAGE
F INE
CV
OUTPUT
V
VOLTAGE knob
CC

A Select the parameter number.

ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
CURRENT
PRESET A B C F INE

SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

CONFIG key ALM CLR A B C SHIFT CURRENT knob

Change the parameter value.
CONFIG key
Select the parameter number.

Measured value display

CONFIG key

System settings CF00

CF01 VOLTAGE
knob
CF08

CONFIG key

Interface settings CF20 VOLTAGE

CF21 knob

CONFIG key

Interface-specific settings LAN USB RS232C

(CF20: LAn) (CF20: uSb) (CF20: 232)
CF30 CF50
CF31 CF51

CF41

VOLTAGE knob

CF00, CF33, and CF34 are used to execute operations. CF35 to CF41, CF50, and CF51 are
used to display the status of the PMX-A series. You cannot set the values of any of these
CONFIG parameters.
For CF00, CF33, and CF34, the SET key is used to apply the settings. The settings have not
yet been applied when the SET key is blinking.

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 CONFIG Settings

Specifying the CONFIG settings

(Excluding resetting the settings, resetting the LAN interface settings, and
restarting the LAN interface)

1 Press CONFIG.
The CONFIG key lights and the SET key blinks. The voltmeter displays the parameter
number (CF00) . The ammeter displays the corresponding setting
(rST) .

2 Press CONFIG or turn the VOLTAGE knob to select the number of the 2
Memo parameter that you want to set.

Basic Functions
Press CONFIG or turn the
VOLTAGE knob to switch When you press CONFIG, the PMX-A series switches between the parameter num-
between the parameter bers in the following order. The displayed parameter numbers vary depending on the
numbers. These two interface that you select.
methods switch between
the parameter numbers LAN: CF00 → CF20 → CF30 → measured value display
differently.
USB: CF00 → CF20 → CF50 → measured value display
RS232C: CF00 → CF20 → measured value display
When you turn the VOLTAGE knob, the PMX-A switches between the parameter num-
bers. The parameter numbers that are displayed when you turn the VOLTAGE knob
are those within the ranges defined by the parameter numbers that pressing the CON-
FIG key switches between.

See p.31
3 Turn the CURRENT knob to change the value of the parameter.
There are parameters whose values are applied immediately, those whose values are
applied after the power is turned off and then back on, and those whose values are
applied when CF33 or CF34 is executed.

4 To specify or display other parameters, repeat step 2 and step 3.

To stop specifying CONFIG settings, proceed to step 5.

5 Hold down CONFIG until the measured value display appears, or

LOCAL.
The PMX-A series exits from CONFIG settings.
If you changed a parameter with the “Note” column indicated as “A” in the CONFIG
list on page 31 , the change is applied.

You can also press SET to exit from CONFIG settings.

Resetting the settings (CF00)

1 Press CONFIG once (CF00).

The CONFIG key lights and the SET key blinks.
The voltmeter displays the parameter number (CF00) . The ammeter displays
the corresponding setting (rST) .

Memo 2 Press SET, which is blinking, again.

The settings are applied. The measured value display appears.
You can cancel the set-
tings using CONFIG.
While the parameter number and the setting are blinking, no new settings will be
applied until you press SET.

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 CONFIG Settings

Resetting the LAN interface settings (CF33) and restarting (CF34)

1 Press CONFIG twice to select the LAN interface

again.
, and then press it

The CONFIG key lights.

The voltmeter displays the parameter number (CF30) . The ammeter displays
the corresponding setting (on) .

2 Turn the VOLTAGE knob to select the number of the parameter you want
to set.
If you are resetting the LAN interface settings, the voltmeter displays “CF33 ,”
the ammeter displays “LCi ,” and the SET key blinks.
If you are restarting, the voltmeter displays “CF34 ,” the ammeter displays
“boot ,” and the SET key blinks.

3 Press SET.
The CONFIG key turns off. The SET key and the displayed settings blink.

4 Press SET again.

The settings are applied.
The SET key and displayed settings stop blinking (remain lit), and the OVP • OCP and
CONFIG keys light.
After approximately 4 to 5 seconds, the measured value display appears, and the set-
tings are applied.

Memo CV CV
OUTPUT
If you want to cancel the V OUTPUT
V
settings, press CONFIG CC CC

before you press SET. A Display A Display exam-

ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE
example of ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE
ple of CF34
SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL
CF33 being SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL being applied
ALM CLR A B C SHIF T
Lit ALM CLR A B C
LitSHIF T

34 PMX-A
 CONFIG Settings

CONFIG parameter details

The CONFIG parameters are explained in detail below.

CF00 Resets the panel settings

Resets the panel settings. The following settings will be reset. When the settings are reset,
See
Communication Inter-
the PMX-A series’ settings take on the same values as they do when an *RST command is
received.
2
face Manual
• Output voltage • Output on/off at power-on

Basic Functions
• Output current • Constant current control using an external volt-
age or external resistance (CF04)
• Overvoltage protection • Constant voltage control using an external volt-
age or external resistance (CF05)
• Overcurrent protection • External control for turning output on and off
(CF06)
Display Description
rSt Resets the panel settings

CF01 Power-on output status parameter

See p.11 Sets the output condition that the PMX-A series will be in when the power is turned on. When
you are using an external contact to turn the output off, this parameter is invalid.
This parameter is applied when you turn the POWER switch off and on.
Value Description
SAFE The PMX-A series starts with the output turned off (factory default set-
ting).
Auto The PMX-A series starts with the output set to the condition that was
used immediately before the POWER switch was turned off.
ForC The PMX-A series starts with the output turned on.

CF02 Memory content display parameter

See p.40 Sets whether to display the saved contents in the preset memory before recalling them.
You can use this CONFIG parameter if you forget what settings have been saved or if you
want to view the saved settings.
Value Description
oFF The saved contents of preset memory will be recalled without display-
ing them.
on The saved contents of preset memory will be displayed and then
recalled after confirmation (factory default setting).

CF03 Key lock parameter

See p.41 The key lock feature locks the panel. Select from the following three values.
Value Description
Loc1 Only the OUTPUT key and recalling of settings using memory keys A,
B, and C are allowed.
Loc2 Only the OUTPUT key can be used.
Loc3 All keys and rotary operations are disabled (factory default setting).

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 CONFIG Settings

CF04 CC control using an external voltage or external resistance

See p.35, p.40, Selects whether the output current will be controlled by an external voltage or external resis-
tance (the J1 connector). This is set to “nonE” when the panel settings are reset (CF00).
p.51
The item can be configured only when the output is off.
Value Description
nonE CC control is not performed (factory default setting).
VoLt CC control using external voltage will be performed.
rES CC control using external resistance will be performed.

CF05 CV control using an external voltage or external resistance

See p.49 Selects whether the output voltage will be controlled by an external voltage or external resis-
tance (the J1 connector). This is set to “nonE” when the panel settings are reset (CF00).
The item can be configured only when the output is off.
Value Description
nonE CV control is not performed (factory default setting).
VoLt CV control using external voltage will be performed.
rES CV control using external resistance will be performed.

CF06 External control parameter for turning output on and off

See p.53 Selects whether an external contact (the J1 connector) will be used to turn output on and off.
This is set to “oFF” when the panel settings are reset (CF00).
The item can be configured only when the output is off.
Value Description
oFF External control is not performed (factory default setting).
on External control is performed.

CF07 External control logic parameter for turning output on and

off
See p.53 Sets the logic that is used when an external contact (the J1 connector) is used to turn output
on and off. The item can be configured only when the output is off.
Value Description
Lo The output is turned on with a low signal (0 V to 0.5 V) or short circuit
(factory default setting).
Hi The output is turned on with a high signal (4.5 V to 5 V) or open circuit.

CF08 Output-on startup state parameter

See p.26 Sets the operation mode to be prioritized when the output is turned on.
This parameter cannot be set if external control is in progress.
Value Parameter description
CC CC (constant current) is prioritized.
CV CV (constant voltage) is prioritized (factory default setting).

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 CONFIG Settings

CF20 Remote interface parameter

Selects the remote interface that you want to use.
This parameter is applied when you turn the POWER switch off and on.
Value Description
LAn LAN will be used (factory default setting).
uSb USB will be used.
232 RS232C is used.

2
CF21 SCPI communication error display parameter

Basic Functions
Selects whether to display communication errors. The errors are only displayed when you are
using the SCPI language.
Value Description
oFF SCPI communication errors are not displayed (factory default setting).
on SCPI communication errors are displayed.

CF30 DHCP parameter

Selects whether or not to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If you are using a fixed
IP address, set this to oFF.
This parameter is applied when you turn the POWER switch off and on or when you restart
the LAN interface (CF34).
Value Description
oFF A DHCP server is not used.
on A DHCP server is used (factory default setting).

CF31 AUTO IP address parameter

Set whether to automatically attain an IP address when you are not using or can not use a
DHCP server. The address that is assigned by the AUTO IP function is 169.254.x.x (where x
is a number between 0 and 254). If you are using a fixed IP address, set this to oFF. This
parameter is applied when you turn the POWER switch off and on or when you restart the
LAN interface (CF34).
Value Description
oFF The AUTO IP function will not be used.
on The AUTO IP function will be used (factory default setting).

CF32 MANUAL IP address parameter

Set whether to manually specify an IP address when you are not using or can not use a
DHCP server. If you are using a fixed IP address, set this to on.
This parameter is applied when you turn the POWER switch off and on or when you restart
the LAN interface (CF34).
Value Description
oFF The MANUAL IP function will not be used (factory default setting).
on The MANUAL IP function will be used.

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 CONFIG Settings

CF33Resetting the LAN interface settings (LCI)

See p.42 This parameter resets the LAN interface settings to their factory default settings. You can use
this if you forget the security password or IP address.
Display Description
LCi The LAN interface settings will be reset to their factory default settings.

CF34 Restarts the LAN interface (REBOOT)

This parameter restarts the LAN interface. The LAN interface settings that you have specified
do not change.
Display Description
boot The LAN interface settings are saved, and the interface is restarted.

CF35 to CF38 IP address display

These parameters display the set IP addresses. These parameters are only displayed when
you are using the LAN interface.
The IP addresses are just displayed; they cannot be set from the panel. To set a fixed IP
address, access the PMX-A series through a Web browser. When you access the PMX-A
series through a Web browser, do so under conditions in which a DHCP server or AUTO IP
can be used.
For details on the Web interface, see the Communication Interface Manual.
Parameter number Display Description
CF35 0 to 255 Displays the first IP address number
CF36 0 to 255 Displays the second IP address number
CF37 0 to 255 Displays the third IP address number
CF38 0 to 255 Displays the fourth IP address number

CF39 to CF41 MAC address display

These parameters display the set MAC addresses.
The MAC addresses are just displayed; they cannot be set from the panel.
MAC addresses are set to 00.0F.CE.xx.xx.xx (where x is a hexadecimal number between 0
and F).
Parameter number Display Description
CF39 00.0F Displays the first and second MAC address numbers
CF40 CE.xx Displays the third and fourth MAC address numbers
CF41 xx.xx Displays the fifth and sixth MAC address numbers

Display example of the MAC CV CV CV

address V V V

“00.0F.CE.11.22.33:"
CC CC CC

A A A

CF39: 00.0F CF40: CE.11 CF41: 22.33

CF50 Vendor ID (VID) display

This displays the USB vendor ID.
Display Description
0b3E 0x0B3E

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 Preset Memory Function

CF51 Product ID display

This displays the USB product ID.
Display Description
1029 0x1029

Preset Memory Function 2

Basic Functions
The PMX-A series has three preset memory entries (A, B, and C) where you can save combi-
nations of voltage and current settings. Saved settings can be recalled from the preset mem-
ory when needed. To select the preset memory entry to save to or recall from, hold down
SHIFT and press A, B, or C.
Recalling is executed immediately when a preset memory entry is specified. If you keep
specifying a preset memory entry by holding down the keys, the present settings are saved to
the entry area.

Saving settings to preset memory

When you save settings to a preset memory entry, release the memory key first.
If you release SHIFT first, the operation indicated in black characters above the key will be
activated.

1 Press SET.
The SET key lights, and the present voltage and current settings are displayed on the
panel.

2 While viewing the values displayed on the panel, turn the VOLTAGE
knob to set the preset memory voltage and turn the CURRENT knob to
set the preset memory current.

3 Press SHIFT+the memory key that corresponds to the memory entry that
you want to save the settings to (A, B, or C). Hold the keys down until
the corresponding PRESET LED turns on.
The PRESET A, PRESET B, or PRESET C LED in the display area—whichever one cor-
responds to the memory entry that you selected—lights to indicate that the preset
memory entry has been saved.

By following step 3, you can save preset memory entries when the output is on and the mea-
sured value display is being shown (the SET key is off). After you save a preset memory
entry, press SET to view the preset memory.

PMX-A 39
 Preset Memory Function

Recalling preset memory entries

You can recall memory entries from the measured value display (when the SET key is off)
and from the setting display (when the SET key is lit).
On the measured value display, the measured values continue to be displayed even after the
recalling of the preset memory entry is complete.
On the setting display, the settings recalled from the preset memory are displayed.
If the output is on, the values in the preset memory entry are applied to the output the
moment that the preset memory entry is recalled (the moment that the settings are applied).

See p.35 There are two methods to recall a preset memory entry. One method is to display the saved
contents for confirmation and then recall (CF02: on). The other is to recall immediately with-
out displaying the contents (CF02: oFF).

If you hold down SHIFT+the memory key (A, B, or C) that corresponds to the preset memory
entry that you want to recall from, the preset values in use will be saved to the preset mem-
ory entry instead.

Displaying the saved contents for confirmation and then recalling

1 While holding down SHIFT, press the appropriate memory key (A, B, or
C).
The SET key, the PRESET LED of the memory to recall from (A, B, or C), and the con-
tents (voltage and current) of the recalled preset memory that are shown in the display
area blink. If you press another memory key while holding down SHIFT, the contents of
the corresponding memory appear blinking.

Memo 2 Check the displayed settings, and then press SET.

The LED that corresponds to the preset memory entry that you have recalled (PRESET
Press LOCAL to cancel
recalling.
A, B, or C) lights.

Recalling without displaying the saved contents

Memo 1 Use the CONFIG settings to set the PMX-A series to hide the saved con-
tents of preset memory entries (CF02: oFF).
The one-step recall fea-
ture is convenient when
you know the contents
that have been saved to
the memory.
2 While holding down SHIFT, press the appropriate memory key (A, B, or
C).
The LED that corresponds to the preset memory entry that you have recalled (PRESET
A, B, or C) lights.

40 PMX-A
 Locking Panel Controls (Key lock)

The PMX-A series’ key lock function prevents you from acci-
dentally changing the settings.
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

SET CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

Lit

2
ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

See p.35 The following three key lock modes are available. Use CONFIG parameter CF03 to set the
mode.

Basic Functions
• Key lock 1 (Loc1): Lock all keys except the OUTPUT and memory A, B, and C keys.
• Key lock 2 (Loc2): Locks all keys except the OUTPUT key.
• Key lock 3 (Loc3): Lock all keys and the rotary knob.

1 Configure all the settings, such as the output voltage and output cur-
rent, as necessary.

2 Hold down LOCK until the LOCK LED in the display area lights.
When the LOCK LED lights, the keys are locked.

To unlock the keys, hold down LOCK again until the LOCK LED turns off.

Remote Control

You can remotely control the product from a PC using SCPI commands through the RS232C,
LAN, or USB interface. Moreover, with the LAN interface, you can use the Web browser inter-
face to remotely control the product from a virtual front panel. For details on remote control,
see the Communication Interface Manual.

Switching from Remote Mode to Local Mode

To switch the PMX-A series to local mode from the front panel,
press LOCAL.
CV
OUTPUT
V
CC

A
ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C

SET OVP•OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIF T

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 Factory Default Settings (Initialization)

If you hold down LOCK and LOCAL and turn the POWER switch on, the PMX-A series will be
reset to the factory default settings.
The factory default settings are shown below.

 Basic settings
Basic item Description
Output voltage 0V
Output current Maximum settable current
OVP (overvoltage protection) 110 % of the rated output voltage
OCP (overcurrent protection) 110 % of the rated output current
Preset memory valules A/ B/ C Voltage: 0 V, Current: Maximum settable current

 CONFIG settings
Parameter number CONFIG parameter Description
CF01 Power-on output status parameter SAFE (the PMX-A series starts with
the output turned off)
CF02 Memory content display parameter ON (displayed)
CF03 Key lock parameter LOC3 (all keys and the rotary knob
are locked)
CF04 CC control using an external voltage or NONE (disabled)
external resistance
CF05 CV control using an external voltage or NONE (disabled)
external resistance
CF06 External control parameter for turning output on OFF (disabled)
and off
CF07 External control logic parameter for turning output LO (a low signal turns output on)1
on and off
CF08 Output-on startup state parameter CV (CV is prioritized)
CF20 Remote interface parameter LAN
CF21 SCPI communication error display parame- OFF (not displayed)
ter
CF30 DHCP parameter ON (a server is used)

CF31 AUTO IP address parameter ON (the AUTO IP function is used)

CF32 MANUAL IP address parameter OFF (the MANUAL IP address function is

not used)

1 LOW: 0 V to 0.5 V, or a short circuit

42 PMX-A
 External Control
This chapter explains external control and
external monitoring using the J1 connector.
 General Description

You can use the J1 connector on the rear panel of the PMX-A series to perform the following
types of external control.
• Output voltage control
Control using an external voltage or external resistance
• Output current control
Control using an external voltage or external resistance
• Turning output on and off using an external contact
• Monitoring operation modes

About the J1 Connector

The PMX70-1A, PMX110-0.6A, PMX250-0.25A, PMX350-0.2A, and

PMX500-0.1A are factory shipped with a cover is attached to the J1
connector.
J1 connector If it is damaged or lost, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
cover

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
For safety reasons, Be sure to attach the cover when you are not using the J1 connec-
tor.

The J1 connector for external control is the D-sub 25-pin connector on the rear panel.
The cable is not supplied with the product. It must be obtained separately.

#4-40UNC • Connector on the rear panel

inch screw D-sub 25-pin female connector
Made by TE Connectivity (former AMP)
J1 connector IF THIS COLUMN IS BLANK,
AC INPUT 50
• Compatible connector (plug)
D-sub 25 pin
THE UNIT IS WIRED IN 100V

D-sub 25-pin male plug, with fix screw

SETTING LINE
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
STANDARD 100V

female 120V
200V
230V

To avoid malfunctions caused by noise, use shielded D-sub 25-pin connectors and a cable
that is 3 m or less in length.

See p. 87 A connector kit option, OP01-PMX (749809-9 DB25), is available for connecting to the J1
connector. The connector kit is constructed of connector parts made by TE Connectivity (for-
mer AMP). For information about how to use these components, see the TE Connectivity (for-
mer AMP) catalogs.
For information about how to obtain these tools or replacement parts, contact your Kikusui
agent or distributor.

Connector type 5747461-3 [ made by TE Connectivity (former AMP) ]

Plug type 745211-7 [ made by TE Connectivity (former AMP) ]
Wire diameter AWG26 to AWG22
Manual pressure Handle assembly 58074-1 [ made by TE Connectivity (former AMP) ]
welding tool Head assembly 58063-2 [ made by TE Connectivity (former AMP) ]
Insertion/extraction tool 91232-1 [ made by TE Connectivity (former AMP) ] or equivalent

44 PMX-A
 About the J1 Connector

J1 connector pin arrangement

J1

1
2 14
15
3
16
4 17
5
6 18
19
7
20
8
21
9
10 22 Pin number positions when you are
23
11 24
facing the rear panel
12 25
13

Pin
3
Signal name Description

External Control
No.
1 VMON Output voltage monitor; outputs 0 V to 10 V for 0 % to 100 % of the rated output voltage.
2 IMON Output current monitor; outputs 0 V to 10 V for 0 % to 100 % of the rated output current.
3 ACOM External signal common for pins 1, 2, 4, and 14. 1
4 EXT-V CV CONT Output voltage control using external voltage; receives 0 V to 10 V to output 0 % to 100 % of the
rated voltage.
5 ACOM External signal common for pins 1, 2, 4, and 14. 1
6 EXT-R CV CONT Output voltage control using external resistance; uses 0 Ω to 10 kΩ to output 0 % to 100 % of the
rated voltage.
7 EXT-R CV CONT COM Common for output voltage control using external resistance.
8 N.C. Not connected.
9 N.C. Not connected.
10 N.C. Not connected.
11 CV STATUS On when the PMX-A series is in CV mode (open-collector output from a photocoupler).2
12 CC STATUS On when the PMX-A series is in CC mode (open-collector output from a photocoupler). 2
13 ALM STATUS On when a protection function (OVP, OCP, or OHP) is activated (open-collector output from a pho-
tocoupler).2
14 EXT-V CC CONT Output current control using external voltage; receives 0 V to 10 V to output 0 % to 100 % of the
rated current.
15 ACOM External signal common for pins 1, 2, 4, and 14.1
16 EXT-R CC CONT Output current control using external resistance; uses 0 Ω to 10 kΩ to output 0 % to 100 % of the
rated current.
17 EXT-R CC CONT COM Common for output current control using external resistance.
18 OUT ON/OFF CONT Output on/off control using external contact input.
19 DCOM External signal common for pin 18.1
20 N.C. Not connected.
21 N.C. Not connected.
22 N.C. Not connected.
23 OUT ON STATUS On when output is on (output through an open-collector photocoupler).2
24 PWR ON STATUS On when the power is on (output through an open-collector photocoupler).2
25 STATUS COM Status signal common for pins 11, 12, 13, 23, and 24.

1 During remote sensing, this is the negative electrode (-S) of sensing input. When remote sensing is not being performed, this is
connected to the negative output.
2 Open collector output: maximum voltage 30 V, maximum current (sink) 8 mA;
the status common is floating (isolation voltage or less), it is isolated from the control circuit.

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 Output Terminal Insulation

Risk of electric shock. For safety reasons, even if the output terminal is grounded,
WARNING
make sure that the insulation capacity of the output terminal (including the sensing
terminal) is greater than or equal to the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.
For the isolation voltage of each model, “Specifications” on page 71.
If you cannot obtain a cable with sufficient rated voltage, secure adequate withstand
voltage by passing the cable through an insulation tube with a withstand voltage
greater than the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.
The signal cable may burn out. If the PMX-A series is to be controlled through an external
CAUTION
voltage (Vext), do not ground the external voltage (leave it floating).

The cable and load that are connected to the output terminal (including the sensing terminal)
must have an insulation capacity that is greater than or equal to the isolation voltage of the
PMX-A series with respect to the chassis. Isolation voltage indicates the maximum allowed
voltage that appears across the output terminal of the power supply unit and the protective
conductor terminal (chassis terminal).

When the output terminal is not grounded (floating)

The output terminal of the PMX-A series is isolated from the protective conductor terminal. If
you connect the GND wire of the power cord to the ground terminal of the switchboard, the
chassis of the PMX-A series is set to ground potential.
Pins 1 to 7 and 14 to 19 (for external control and output monitoring) of the rear panel J1 con-
nector are at approximately the same electric potential as the PMX-A series’ negative output
terminal. Cables and devices that are connected to these pins must have an insulation
capacity greater than or equal to the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.

Because the output terminal is

floating, the section shown on PMX-A
a gray background must have
J1
an insulation capacity greater 1
than or equal to the PMX-A 2
series’ isolation voltage.
3
4 Approximately the same electric
+ 5 potential as the negative output
– 6 terminal
Vext Rext 7
8
9 NC
10
11
12 Isolated from the negative
13 output terminal
14
+ 15
– 16
Approximately the same electric
Vext Rext 17
potential as the negative output
18 terminal
19
20
21 NC
22
23
24 Isolated from the negative
25 output terminal

SENS
+S
–S
DC AC
OUTPUT INPUT
+ + L
Load
– – N

46 PMX-A
 Output Terminal Insulation

When the output terminal is grounded

If the positive output terminal is connected to the chassis terminal, the positive output termi-
nal is at ground potential. The cable and load that are connected to the output terminal
(including the sensing terminal) will only require an insulation capacity that is greater than or
equal to the maximum output voltage of the PMX-A series with respect to the chassis. There
is no need to provide insulation that is greater than or equal to the isolation voltage of the
PMX-A series.
The same holds true when the negative terminal is connected to the chassis terminal. The
cable and load require an insulation capacity that is greater than or equal to the maximum
output voltage of the PMX-A series.
For safety reasons, connect one of the output terminals to the chassis terminal unless your
application requires the output terminals to be floating. 3

External Control
Because the positive output terminal
is at ground potential, the section
shown on a gray background must PMX-A
have an insulation capacity greater J1
than or equal to the maximum output 1
voltage relative to the chassis. 2
3
4 Approximately the same electric
+ 5 potential as the negative output
– 6 terminal
Vext Rext 7
8
9 NC
10
11
12 Isolated from the negative
13 output terminal
14
+ 15
– 16
Approximately the same electric
Vext Rext 17
potential as the negative output
18 terminal
19
20
21 NC
22
23
24 Isolated from the negative
25 output terminal

SENS
+S
–S
DC AC
OUTPUT INPUT
+ + L
Load
– – N

Short bar

PMX-A 47
 Output Terminal Insulation

Cautions when using the external voltage (Vext)

Connect the cables so that output is not shorted. See the following figures for examples of
shorted output.

The signal cable may burn out.

CAUTION
• Do not connect the Vext output, that is, leave it floating.
• If you are connecting the shield to the Vext side, do not connect the shield to the output ter-
minal of the PMX-A series.

Vext 2-core shielded wire PMX-A

J1
+ Approximately the same
+
electric potential as the
– – negative output terminal

× Prohibited
+
Ground the
positive output terminal.
–

Output is shorted
by the grounding of Vext
causing current to flow.

A connection in which the output is shorted by the grounding of Vext (example of a prohib-
ited connection)

Vext 2-core shielded wire PMX-A

J1
+ + Approximately the same
– electric potential as the
–
negative output terminal

Prohibited × + Ground the

positive output terminal.
–

Output is shorted
by the shield
causing current to flow.

A connection in which the output is shorted by the shield (example of a prohibited connec-
tion)

48 PMX-A
 Output Voltage Control

This section explains how to control the output voltage using an external voltage (Vext) or an
external variable resistor (Rext) of approximately 10 kΩ.
If the output voltage is being controlled, the panel display varies depending on the display
status.
In setting display, the voltmeter displays .

Measured value display Setting display

CV CV
OUTPUT OUTPUT
V V
CC CC

3
A A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C PRESET A B C

SET OVP OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL SET OVP OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIF T ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

External Control
Lit

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• The insulation of Vext or Rext and the connected cable must be greater than or equal
to the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.
For the isolation voltage of each model, “Specifications” on page 71.
• When using shielded cables for the connection, protect the uncovered sections of
the shielded cable by using insulation tubes whose withstand voltage is greater than
the PMX-A series’ isolation voltage.

Control using an external voltage (Vext)

See p. 36 To use an external voltage (Vext) to control the output voltage, set CV control using an exter-
nal voltage or external resistance in the CONFIG settings to external voltage control (CF05:
VoLt).
The output voltage (Eo) varies in the range of 0 to the rated output voltage (Ertg) when the
external voltage (Vext) is changed in the range of 0 V to 10 V.
Output voltage Eo = Ertg × Vext / 10 [V]
Ertg: Rated output voltage [V]
Vext: External voltage [V]

• The signal cable may burn out. Do not connect the Vext output, that is, leave it floating.
CAUTION
If you do, the PMX-A series may malfunction.
• Pay careful attention to the polarity of Vext.
• Do not apply a voltage of 10.5 V or greater, or a reverse voltage across the external voltage
control pins.

PMX-A 49
 Output Voltage Control

External voltage (Vext) connection

Use a low-noise, stable voltage source 2-core shielded wire or
for Vext. The noise in Vext is multiplied twisted-pair wire
PMX-A
by the amplification factor of the PMX- J1
A series and appears in the output. 4

Therefore, the output ripple noise may 5

not meet the specifications of the Vext + Output terminals

PMX-A series. –
To reduce the influence of noise on the
output, connect a 2-core shielded wire
or a twisted-pair wire across Vext, and keep the wire as short as possible. If the wiring
between the PMX-A series and the external contact is long, it becomes easy for noise to influ-
ence the operation of the PMX-A series. Even if you use cables that are designed to sup-
press noise, the PMX-A series may not operate properly.
See p. 48 If you use a shielded cable, connect the shield to the negative output terminal. If the shield
needs to be connected to the Vext side, see “Cautions when using the external voltage
(Vext)” .
Use pins 4 and 5 of the J1 connector.

Control using an external resistance (Rext)

See p. 36 By using an external resistance (Rext) to change the reference voltage’s voltage-divider ratio,
you can change the output voltage (Eo) to a value in the range of 0 to the 100 % of the rated
output voltage (Ertg).
To use an external resistance (Rext) to control the output voltage, set CV control using an
external voltage or external resistance in the CONFIG settings to external resistance control
(CF05: rES).
The output voltage (Eo) varies in the range of 0 to the rated output voltage (Ertg) when the
external resistance (Rext) is changed in the range of 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Output voltage Eo = Ertg × Rext / 10 [V]
Ertg: Rated output voltage [V]
Rext: External resistance [kΩ]

External resistance (Rext) connection

Connect the external resistor securely.

If the external resistor (Rext) becomes loose, an excessive voltage may be applied to the
load.

For Rext, use a resistor that is rated at 2-core shielded wire or

approximately 10 kΩ, 1/2 W or greater, twisted-pair wire
PMX-A
that has a low temperature coefficient, J1
and that will change little over time. 6

Examples of such resistors are metal Rext 7

film or wire wound resistors. Output terminals

To reduce the influence of noise on the
output, connect a 2-core shielded wire
or a twisted-pair wire across Rext, and
keep the wire as short as possible. If the wiring between the PMX-A series and the external
contact is long, it becomes easy for noise to influence the operation of the PMX-A series.
Even if you use cables that are designed to suppress noise, the PMX-A series may not oper-
ate properly.
If you use a shielded cable, connect the shield to the negative output terminal.
Use pins 6 and 7 of the J1 connector.

50 PMX-A
 Output Current Control

This section explains how to control the output current using an external voltage (Vext) or an
external variable resistor of approximately 10 kΩ (Rext).
If the output current is being controlled, the panel display varies depending on the display sta-
tus.
In setting display, the ammeter displays .

Measured value display Setting display

CV CV
OUTPUT OUTPUT
V V
CC CC

3
A A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE
PRESET A B C PRESET A B C

SET OVP OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL SET OVP OCP CONFIG LOCK LOCAL

ALM CLR A B C SHIF T ALM CLR A B C SHIFT

External Control
Lit

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• The insulation of Vext or Rext and the connected cable must be greater than or equal
to the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.
For the isolation voltage of each model, “Specifications” on page 71.
• When using shielded cables for the connection, protect the uncovered sections of
the shielded cable by using insulation tubes whose withstand voltage is greater than
the PMX-A series’ isolation voltage.

Control using an external voltage (Vext)

See p. 36 To use an external voltage (Vext) to control the output current, set CC control using an exter-
nal voltage or external resistance in the CONFIG settings to external voltage control (CF04:
VoLt).
The output current (Io) varies in the range of 0 to the rated output current (Irtg) when the
external voltage (Vext) is changed in the range of 0 V to 10 V.
Output current Io = Irtg × Vext / 10 [A]
Irtg: Rated output current [A]
Vext: External voltage [V]

• The signal cable may burn out. Do not connect the Vext output, that is, leave it floating.
CAUTION
If you do, the PMX-A series may malfunction.
• Pay careful attention to the polarity of Vext.
• Do not apply a voltage of 10.5 V or greater, or a reverse voltage across the external voltage
control pins.

PMX-A 51
 Output Current Control

External voltage (Vext) connection

Connect a low-noise, stable voltage 2-core shielded wire or
source to Vext. The noise in Vext is mul- twisted-pair wire
PMX-A
tiplied by the amplification factor of the J1
PMX-A series and appears in the output. 14

Therefore, the output ripple noise may 15

not meet the specifications of the PMX-A Vext +

Output terminals
series. –
To reduce the influence of noise on the
output, connect a 2-core shielded wire or
a twisted-pair wire across Vext, and keep the wire as short as possible. If the wiring between
the PMX-A series and the external contact is long, it becomes easy for noise to influence the
operation of the PMX-A series. Even if you use cables that are designed to suppress noise,
the PMX-A series may not operate properly.
See p. 48 If you use a shielded cable, connect the shield to the negative output terminal. If the shield
needs to be connected to the Vext side, see “Cautions when using the external voltage
(Vext)” .
Use pins 14 and 15 of the J1 connector.

Control using an external resistance (Rext)

See p. 36 By using an external resistance (Rext) to change the reference voltage’s voltage-divider ratio,
you can change the output current (Io) to a value in the range of 0 to the 100 % of the rated
output current (Irtg).
To use an external resistance (Rext) to control the output current, set CC control using an
external voltage or external resistance in the CONFIG settings to external resistance control
(CF04: rES).
The output current (Io) varies in the range of 0 to the rated output current (Irtg) when the
external resistance (Rext) is changed in the range of 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Output current Io = Irtg × Rext / 10 [A]
Irtg: Rated output current [A]
Rext: External resistance [kΩ]

External resistance (Rext) connection

Connect the external resistor securely.

If the external resistor (Rext) becomes loose, an excessive voltage may be applied to the
load.

For Rext, use a resistor that is rated at 2-core shielded wire or

approximately 10 kΩ, 1/2 W or greater, PMX-A
twisted-pair wire
that has a low temperature coefficient, J1
16
and that will change little over time. Exam-
17
ples of such resistors are metal film or Rext
wire wound resistors. Output terminals
To reduce the influence of noise on the
output, connect a 2-core shielded wire or
a twisted-pair wire across Rext, and keep
the wire as short as possible. If the wiring is long, it becomes easy for noise to influence the
operation of the PMX-A series. Even if you use wires that are designed to suppress noise, the
PMX-A series may not operate properly.
If you use a shielded cable, connect the shield to the negative output terminal.
Use pins 16 and 17 of the J1 connector.

52 PMX-A
 Controlling the Output On and Off States
This section explains how to use an external contact to control the output on and off states.

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• The insulation of the external contact (S) and the connected cable must be greater
than or equal to the isolation voltage of the PMX-A series.
For the isolation voltage of each model, “Specifications” on page 71.
• When using shielded cables for the connection, protect the uncovered sections of
the shielded cable by using insulation tubes whose withstand voltage is greater than
the PMX-A series’ isolation voltage.

To reduce the influence of noise on the output, connect a 2-core shielded wire or a twisted-
3
pair wire across the external contact, and keep the wire as short as possible. If the wiring is

External Control
long, it becomes easy for noise to influence the operation of the PMX-A series. Even if you
use cables that are designed to suppress noise, the PMX-A series may not operate properly.
If you use a shielded cable, connect the shield to the negative output terminal.
See p. 36 To use an external contact to control the output on and off states, set the appropriate CON-
FIG parameter (CF06: on). Then, select the logic setting from the following two options.
• Turn the output on at the falling edge of the LOW signal (CF07: Lo)
Output is turned on when a low (0 V to 0.5 V) signal is applied to pin 18 of the J1 connec-
tor or the pin is shorted.
• Turn the output on at the rising edge of the HIGH signal (CF07: Hi)
Output is turned on when a high (4.5 V to 5 V) signal is applied to pin 18 of the J1 connec-
tor or the pin is opened.

Output on/off control is performed by detecting rising edges or falling edges. Because it is not
a level detection, if you want to turn on the output at startup, you need to apply a signal so
that an edge is detected.

Because output off is prioritized, if the output is turned off with an external contact, the OUT-
PUT key and OUTP command are disabled.

LQGLFDWHVZKHQWRSUHVV
WKH287387NH\RUVHQG
([WHUQDO H = On
WKH2873FRPPDQG
FRQWDFW
L = Off

2XWSXW On
Off

%HFDXVHWKHRXWSXWLV %HFDXVHWKHRXWSXWLV 7RWXUQWKHRXWSXWRQDJDLQ

WXUQHGRIIZLWKDQH[WHUQDO WXUQHGRQZLWKDQH[WHUQDO ZLWKDQH[WHUQDOFRQWDFW
FRQWDFWWKH287387NH\ FRQWDFWWKH287387NH\ VHWWKHLQSXWVLJQDOWR/
DQG2873FRPPDQGDUH DQG2873FRPPDQGDUH RQFH
GLVDEOHG HQDEOHG

Controlling the output on and off states (in this example, a high signal is used to turn the
output on)

PMX-A 53
 Controlling the Output On and Off States

External contact connection

Use pins 18 and 19 of the J1 connector. 2-core shielded wire or
twisted-pair wire PMX-A
The open-circuit voltage across pins 18
J1
and 19 is approximately 5 V. The short-cir-
18
cuit current across pins 18 and 19 is
19
approximately 0.25 mA.
S
Use external contacts that have a contact Output terminals
rating greater than or equal to 0.25 mA at
5 Vdc.
If two or more units are floating, and you
are using a single external contact to clear alarms, use a relay or similar device for the exter-
nal contact signal to isolate the signal transmitted to each unit.

 For long-distance wiring

When you are wiring over a great distance, use S
a small relay and extend the coil side of the
relay.

Relay
Extend this line.

54 PMX-A
 External Monitoring

External monitoring of the output voltage and output current

The J1 connector has monitor outputs for the output voltage and the output current.

Pin no. Signal name Description

1 VMON Monitor output of output voltage
0 to approx. 10 V for 0 to rated output voltage
2 IMON Monitor output of output current
0 to approx. 10 V for 0 to rated output current
3, 5, 15 ACOM Remote control input common
Output monitor common
3

External Control
Shorting VMON and IMON to ACOM may damage the PMX-A series.
CAUTION

Monitor output rating

Output impedance: 1 kΩ or less, maximum output current: approx. 1 mA
The monitor output signals are used to monitor the DC voltage (mean value). They cannot be
used to accurately monitor the AC components (such as ripple and transient response wave-
form) of the actual output voltage or current.

External monitoring of the operation status

The J1 connector has status outputs that can be used to externally monitor the operation sta-
tus of the PMX-A series. The following five items make up the status outputs.
The outputs are open collector outputs of photocouplers; they are isolated from the internal
circuits of the PMX-A series.
The status common is floating (that is, it has an isolation voltage or less).

The maximum ratings of the signal terminals are as follows:

Maximum voltage 30 V, maximum current (sink) 8 mA

Pin no. Signal name Description Circuit

25 STATUS COM Status output common.
Photocoupler emitter output.
11 CV STATUS This is set to low level when the PMX-A series is in
constant voltage mode. 25
Photocoupler open collector output. 11
12 CC STATUS This is set to low level when the PMX-A series is in
constant current mode. 12
Photocoupler open collector output.
13
13 ALM STATUS This is set to low level when a protection function is
activated.
23
Photocoupler open collector output.
23 OUT ON STATUS This is set to low level when the output is turned on. 24
Photocoupler open collector output.
24 PWR ON STATUS This is set to low level when the POWER switch is
turned on.

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56 PMX-A
Parallel/Series Operation
This chapter describes the functions of par-
allel operation and series operations as
well as the connection, setup, and opera-
tion procedures.
 Parallel Operation

You can connect multiple PMX-As in parallel to increase the current capacity.
You cannot perform master-slave series operation, which would enable you to control multi-
ple slave units from a single master unit.
Specify the same output setting for the power supplies that are connected in parallel.

Otherwise, the PMX-A series may not operate properly. Use the same models for parallel
CAUTION
operation.

Parallel operation features

Voltage display and current display

The voltage or current is displayed on each unit.
The voltmeter displays the voltage at the output terminals of each device.
To calculate the total output current, add the current values of each unit.

CV CV
OUTPUT OUTPUT
V V
CC CC

A A
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE ALARM L AN LOCK REMOTE Example of the panel displays when
PRESET A B C PRESET A B C
two units operate in parallel
Unit 1 Unit 2

Do not connect the common wire (ACOM and DCOM) of each device together. If the load
CAUTION
wire comes loose, the common wire may break.

Remote sensing
(only on models whose rated output voltage is 18 V or 35 V)
See p. 18 This is available.

External control
See chapte 3 This is available.

External monitoring
See p. 55 • External monitoring of the output voltage (VMON)
You can monitor the output voltage of each unit.
• External monitoring of the output current (IMON)
You can monitor the output current of each unit. To determine the total output current, add
the value displayed on the ammeter of each unit together.
• Status monitors
You can monitor the status of the following items from each unit: constant-voltage mode
(CV STATUS), constant-current mode (CC STATUS), output on (OUTON STATUS),
POWER switch on (POWERON STATUS), and alarms (ALM STATUS).

58 PMX-A
 Parallel Operation

Alarm
The alarms that are detected on a single unit are also detected during parallel operation.

 Clearing alarms

See p. 27 Press ALM CLR (SHIFT + SET) or turn off the POWER switch. Fix the problem that caused
the alarm, and turn the POWER switch back on.

Parallel operation connection

Connecting the load

Risk of electric shock. Turn the POWER switch off before you touch the output termi-
WARNING
nals.
4
• When you connect the output terminals to the chassis terminals, be sure to connect the

Parallel/Series Operation
CAUTION
same polarity output terminals (positive or negative) to the chassis terminals. If you con-
nect different polarity output terminals to the chassis terminal, the output will be grounded
through the power cord’s GND wire. Not only will this make the output incorrect, it will also
cause the chassis terminal cable to burn out.
• To prevent oscillation, connect an electrolytic capacitor with a capacitance of a few hundred
µF to a few ten thousand µF across the load as necessary. If the wires are long, the wiring
inductance and capacitance can cause phase shifting at a level that can not be ignored.
This may lead to oscillation.
Use an electrolytic capacitor that has a withstand voltage that is at least 120 % of the rated
output voltage.
• Twist the positive and negative cables together, and make the connection to the load as
short as possible. Oscillation may occur as a result of wiring inductance.

PMX-A
Output terminals Load or
relay terminal block

Chassis terminal
Unit 1
PMX-A
Output terminals

Connect the short bar to the negative

Chassis terminal or positive output terminal.
Unit 2 For all power supplies, connect to the same polarity.
Load connections for parallel operation of two units (In this example,
the negative side is connected to the chassis terminal.)

PMX-A 59
 Parallel Operation

1 Turn off all the PMX-As that you want to connect in parallel.

2 Connect the load cables to the output terminals of each unit.

See p. 16
3 Connect the load cables of each unit to the load. If you are going to use
a relay terminal block, make sure that the wires used to connect the
units are as short as possible.
Use load cables that have sufficient current capacity. Use load cables of equivalent
length and cross-sectional area to connect to each unit, and wire the cables so that
they are as short as possible.

4 Connect the output terminals (positive or negative) of the units you want
to operate in parallel to the chassis terminals.
Connect the same polarity output terminals on each unit.
If you are using the units under floating conditions, do not connect the terminals.

Parallel operation settings

Setting the voltage and current

Set the voltage and current on each unit. The current that is output is the total of the currents
of all the units.
Set the voltage and current to the same values on each unit.

Setting the overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protec-

tion (OCP)
See p. 28 You have to set the overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protection (OCP) on both
units.
Specify the same values on each unit.

Starting parallel operation

Turning the power on and off

Turn on or off the POWER switch of each unit.

After you turn the POWER switch off, wait at least 10 seconds after the panel display turns
CAUTION
off before you turn the POWER switch back on. Repeatedly turning the POWER switch on
and off at short intervals, this will shorten the service life of the POWER switch, internal input
fuse, and other components.

Turning the output on and off

Turn on or off the OUTPUT switch of each unit.

60 PMX-A
 Series Operation

You can connect multiple PMX-As in series to increase the output voltage.
The number of units that can be connected in series depends on the output voltage and the
isolation voltage of each unit. The total of the output voltages of the power supplies con-
nected in series will be applied to the load.

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
Make sure that the maximum output voltage of the power supplies connected in
series does not exceed the isolation voltage. Always observe the maximum number of
units connected in series. For details on the isolation voltage of each model see the
specifications.

Number of power supplies to connect in series

4
The number of units that can be connected in series depends on the output voltage and the
isolation voltage of each model.
Example For the PMX18-5A, the isolation voltage is 70 V. The maximum number of units

Parallel/Series Operation
is determined as 70/18 = 3.888, so up to 3 units can be connected.

Series operation features

Voltage display and current display

The voltage or current is displayed on each unit. To calculate the total output voltage, add the
voltage values of each unit.

CV CV
OUTPUT OUTPUT
V V
CC CC

A A
ALARM
PRESET A
LAN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE ALARM
PRESET A
L AN
B
LOCK
C
REMOTE
Example of the panel displays when
two units operate in series
Unit 1 Unit 2

Remote sensing
This is not available.

External control
See chapter 3 This is available.

Do not connect the common wire (ACOM and DCOM) of each device together. The common
CAUTION
potential of each unit is different during series operation.

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 Series Operation

External monitoring

When monitoring is in progress, be careful of shorts and electric shocks. When moni-
WARNING
toring the output voltage or output current during series operation, the electric poten-
tial of the common of each unit’s monitor signal is different.

See p. 55 • External monitoring of the output voltage (VMON)

You can monitor the output voltage of each unit.
To calculate the total output voltage, add the monitored values of each unit.
• External monitoring of the output current (IMON)
You can monitor the output current of each unit.
• Status monitors
You can monitor the status of the following items from each unit: constant-voltage mode
(CV STATUS), constant-current mode (CC STATUS), output on (OUTON STATUS),
POWER switch on (POWERON STATUS), and alarms (ALM STATUS).

Alarm
All the alarms that are detected on a single unit are also detected during series operation.

 Clearing alarms

See p. 27 Press ALM CLR (SHIFT + SET) or turn off the POWER switch. Fix the problem that caused
the alarm, and turn the POWER switch back on.

Series operation connection

Connecting the load

Risk of electric shock. Turn the POWER switch off before you touch the output termi-
WARNING
nals.

To prevent oscillation, connect an electrolytic capacitor with a capacitance of a few hundred

CAUTION
µF to a few ten thousand µF across the load as necessary. If the wires are long, the wiring
inductance and capacitance can cause phase shifting at a level that can not be ignored. This
may lead to oscillation.
Use an electrolytic capacitor with a withstand voltage that is 120% or more of the total of the
rated output voltages of the PMX-As that are connected in series.

PMX-A
Output terminals Load or
relay terminal block

Chassis terminal
Unit 1
PMX-A
Output terminals

Chassis terminal
Connect the short bar to any one unit. Connect it to the negative
Unit 2 or positive output terminal.

62 PMX-A
 Series Operation

1 Turn off all the PMX-As that you want to connect in series.

See p. 16
2 Use load cables to connect each unit to the load or relay terminal block.
Use load cables that have sufficient current capacity. Wire the load cables so that they
are as short as possible. If the voltage drop in the load cable is large, the difference in
electric potential between power supply units and the load regulation become large.

3 Connect the output terminals of each unit in series.

4 Connect the positive or negative output terminal of one of the units to

the chassis terminal with the short bar.

Series operation settings

Setting the voltage and current 4

Parallel/Series Operation
Set the voltage and current on each unit. The voltage that is output is the total of the voltages
of all the units.
Set the current to the same value on each unit.

Setting the overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protec-

tion (OCP)
See p. 28 You have to set the overvoltage protection (OVP) and overcurrent protection (OCP) on both
units.
Specify the same values on each unit.

Starting series operation

Turning the power on and off

Turn on or off the POWER switch of each unit.

After you turn the POWER switch off, wait at least 10 seconds after the panel display turns
CAUTION
off before you turn the POWER switch back on. Repeatedly turning the POWER switch on
and off at short intervals, this will shorten the service life of the POWER switch, internal input
fuse, and other components.

Turning the output on and off

Turn on or off the OUTPUT key of each unit.

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64 PMX-A
 Maintenance
This chapter explains how to perform cali-
bration.
 Calibration

The product is calibrated before shipment. To maintain long-term performance, we recom-

mend periodic calibration.
If you are going to calibrate the product, follow the procedure below.

Calibration overview

The following 10 parameters can be calibrated.

Calibration is performed for 1 % and 100 % full scale.
• Output voltage offset (1 %) • Output voltage full scale (100 %)
• Voltmeter offset (1 %) • Voltmeter full scale (100 %)
• Output current offset (1 %) • Output current full scale (100 %)
• Ammeter offset (1 %) • Ammeter full scale (100 %)
• Overvoltage protection (OVP) • Overcurrent protection (OCP)

Required devices
• A DC voltmeter (DVM) with a measurement accuracy of 0.02 % or better
• A shunt resistor with an accuracy of 0.1 % or better, or an ammeter that can supply the
rated output current of the PMX-A series to be calibrated

Environment
Perform calibration in the following environment.
• Temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C
• Humidity: 80 %rh or less

To minimize the calibration error due to initial drift, warm up the PMX-A series for at least
30 minutes before calibration. In addition, warm up the DVM and shunt resistor for as long as
is necessary.

66 PMX-A
 Calibration

Calibration procedure

Risk of electric shock.

WARNING
• Turn the POWER switch off before you touch the output terminals.
• Be sure to connect the output terminal to the chassis terminal.

There are voltage system and current system calibration parameters.

During calibration, you can change the resolution.
While holding down LOCAL, turn the CURRENT knob to reduce the amount of change.

1 While holding down SET and LOCAL, turn the POWER switch on.
The calibration screen appears.

2 Turn the Voltage knob to select a calibration parameter.

Each time you turn the Voltage knob, the calibration parameter changes.

3 Press SET to save the calibration settings and end calibration. Press
LOCK to not save the calibration settings and end calibration.
5

Maintenance
Calibration mode display
The voltmeter displays the calibration parameter,
V
CV
Calibration parameter and the ammeter displays the calibration data.
CC The calibration parameters change in the following
A Calibration data
ALARM LAN LOCK REMOTE
order.
PRESET A B C

Output voltage offset

▼
Output voltage full scale
▼
Output current offset
▼
Output current full scale
▼
Voltmeter offset
▼
Voltmeter full scale
▼
Ammeter offset
▼
Ammeter full scale
▼
Overvoltage protection (OVP)
▼
Overcurrent protection (OCP)

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Voltage system calibration

PMX-A
Output terminals DVM
HI
LO 1 Turn the POWER switch off.

Chassis terminal
2 Connect a DVM to the output terminals.

 Output voltage offset

Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output. Turn the CURRENT
knob to set the DVM’s output voltage reading to 1 % of the rated voltage.

 Output voltage full scale

Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output. Turn the CURRENT
knob to set the DVM’s output voltage reading to 100 % of the rated voltage.

 Voltmeter offset
Be sure to calibrate the output voltage before calibrating the voltmeter.

1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.

3 While viewing the PMX-A voltmeter, turn the CURRENT knob to match
the PMX-A voltage reading to the DVM reading.

 Voltmeter full scale

Be sure to calibrate the output voltage before calibrating the voltmeter.

1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.

3 Turn the CURRENT knob to match the PMX-A voltage reading to the DVM
reading.

 Overvoltage protection (OVP)

1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.
The OVP•OCP key lights, and automatic calibration starts.

3 When the calibration is complete, the OVP • OCP key turns off.

If you press LOCK during calibration (while the SET key is lit), the calibration will end without
the calibration settings being saved.

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Current system calibration

PMX-A

1
Shunt or ammeter
Output terminals
Turn the POWER switch off.

Chassis terminal HI
DVM
2 Connect a shunt to the output termi-
nals, and connect a DVM across the
LO shunt.

 Output current offset

Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output. Turn the CURRENT
knob to set the DVM’s output current reading (converted current value) to 1 % of the
rated current.

 Output current full scale

Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output. Turn the CURRENT
knob to set the DVM’s output current reading (converted current value) to 100 % of the
rated current.

 Ammeter offset 5
Be sure to calibrate the output current before calibrating the ammeter.

Maintenance
1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.

3 While viewing the PMX-A ammeter, turn the CURRENT knob to match the
PMX-A current reading to the DVM reading.

 Ammeter full scale

Be sure to calibrate the output current before calibrating the ammeter.

1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.

3 Turn the CURRENT knob to match the PMX-A current reading to the DVM
reading (converted current value).

 Overcurrent protection (OCP)

1 Use the VOLTAGE knob to select the item, and turn on the output.

2 Press OVP•OCP.
The OVP•OCP key lights, and automatic calibration starts.

3 When the calibration is complete, the OVP • OCP key turns off.

If you press LOCK during calibration (while the SET key is lit), the calibration will end without
the calibration settings being saved.

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70 PMX-A
 Specifications
This chapter describes the specifications
and gives the dimensions of the PMX-A.
 PMX18-2A/ PMX18-5A/ PMX35-1A/ PMX35-3A
PMX18-2A/ PMX18-5A/ PMX35-1A/ PMX35-3A

Unless specified otherwise, the specifications are for the following settings and conditions.
• Loads are pure resistive loads.
• The warm-up time is 30 minutes (with current flowing).
• Negative output is connected to the chassis terminal using the short bar.
• Values indicated by “TYP” are typical values. They are not guaranteed performance val-
ues.
• Values indicated by “rating” are rated values.
• Values indicated by “setting” are setting values.
• Values indicated by “reading” are readout values.
• Rated load and no load are defined as follows:
In constant-voltage mode (when the output current is set to a value greater than or equal
to the maximum output current with rated output voltage)
Rated load: Refers to a resistive load that, when the rated output voltage is applied,
makes the flowing current 95 % to 100 % of the maximum output current
with rated output voltage.
No load: Refers to a load through which no output current flows. In other words,
refers to an open load (no load being connected).
In constant-current mode (when the output voltage is set to a value greater than or equal
to the maximum output voltage with rated output current)
Rated load: Refers to a resistive load that, when the rated output current flows, makes
the voltage drop to 95 % to 100 % of the maximum output voltage with
rated output current.
Including the voltage drop in the load cables, the PMX-A output voltage
must not exceed the maximum output voltage with rated output current.
No load: Refers to a resistive load that, when the rated output current flows, makes
the voltage drop to 10 % of the maximum output voltage with rated output
current or 1 V whichever is higher.

PMX18-2A/ PMX18-5A/ PMX35-1A/ PMX35-3A

AC input

PMX18-2A PMX18-5A PMX35-1A PMX35-3A

Nominal input rating 100 Vac1, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz, single phase
Input voltage range ± 10 %
Input frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Inrush current (MAX) 2 50 Amax or less 60 Amax or less 45 Amax or less 60 Amax or less

Power (MAX)3 150 VA 310 VA 150 VA 310 VA

1 117 Vac, 200 Vac, 217 Vac and 234 Vac are factory options.
2 Excludes the charge current component that flows through the capacitor of the internal EMC filter
circuit immediately after the POWER switch is turned on (for approximately 1 ms).
3 With the rated load.

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Output

PMX18-2A PMX18-5A PMX35-1A PMX35-3A

Rating Output voltage 18.00 V 18.00 V 35.00 V 35.00 V
Output current 2.000 A 5.000 A 1.000 A 3.000 A
Output power 36 W 90 W 35 W 105 W
Voltage Setting range 0 V to 18.90 V 0 V to 18.90 V 0 V to 36.75 V 0 V to 36.75 V

Setting resolution 1 1 mV

Setting accuracy ±(0.2 % of setting + 0.1 % of rating)

Line regulation 2 ±1 mV ±1 mV ±3 mV ±3 mV

Load regulation 3 ±2 mV ±5 mV ±3 mV ±4 mV

Transient response 4 50 µs
Ripple noise (rms) 5 0.5 mV

Rise time 6 Rated load 120 ms or less

No load 120 ms or less

Fall time 7 Rated load 50 ms or less

No load 270 ms or less 320 ms or less 270 ms or less 270 ms or less
Maximum remote sensing 0.6 V
compensation voltage
(single line)
Temperature coefficient 100 ppm/ °C
(MAX)
Current Setting range

Setting resolution 1
0 A to 2.1 A
0.1 mA
0 A to 5.25 A 0 A to 1.05 A 0 A to 3.15 A
6
Setting accuracy ±(0.3 % of setting + 0.1 % of rating)

Specifications
Line regulation ±5 mA
Load regulation ±5 mA
Ripple noise (rms) 5 1 mA 2 mA 1 mA 1 mA

Temperature coefficient 200 ppm/°C

(TYP)

1 When the output is on, hold down SHIFT and turn the VOLTAGE or CURRENT knob to change the
value at 1/10th the resolution of the minimum digit.
When the output is off, hold down SHIFT and turn the VOLTAGE or CURRENT knob to change the
value at increments of 1 in the minimum digit.
If you are setting the value through the communication interface, you can set the value at 1/10th the
resolution of the minimum digit, regardless of whether the output is on.
2 100 Vac to 90 Vac or 100 Vac to 110 Vac, rated load.
3 The amount of change that occurs when the load is changed from no load to rated load with rated
output voltage.
The value is measured at the sensing point.
4 The amount of time required for the output voltage to return to a value within “rated output voltage
±(0.05 % + 10 mV).” When the load current is changed from 10 % to 100 % of the rated output current.
5 When the measurement frequency bandwidth is 5 Hz to 1 MHz.
6 The time it takes for the output voltage to rise from 10 % to 90 % of the rating when the output is
turned on.
7 The time it takes for the output voltage to fall from 90 % to 10 % of the rating when the output is turned
off.

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Display function

PMX18-2A PMX18-5A PMX35-1A PMX35-3A

Voltage display Maximum display 99.99 (fixed decimal point)

Display accuracy 1 ±(0.5 % of reading + 2 digits)

Current display Maximum display 9.999 (fixed decimal point)

Display accuracy 1 ±(1 % of reading + 5 digits)

Operation OUTPUT ON/OFF Output on: OUTPUT LED lights in green.

display Output off: OUTPUT LED turns off.
CV operation CV LED lights in green.
CC operation CC LED lights in red.
Alarm operation ALARM LED lights in red when a protection function has been
activated.
Remote operation REMOTE LED lights in green during remote control.
LAN LAN LED lights or blinks depending on the LAN communica-
operation tion status.
No fault status: Lights in green.
Fault status: Lights in red.
Standby status: Lights in orange.
WEB identify status: Blinks green.
Key lock operation LOCK LED lights in green when the keys are locked.
Preset memory When a preset memory entry is being used, the PRESET A, B,
or C LED lights in green.

1 Ambient temperature at 23 °C ±5 °C.

Protection functions

PMX18-2A PMX18-5A PMX35-1A PMX35-3A

Overvoltage protection Operation Turns the output off, displays OVP, and lights ALARM
(OVP) Setting 1.8 V to 19.8 V 1.8 V to 19.8 V 3.5 V to 38.5 V 3.5 V to 38.5 V
range
(10 % to 110 % of the rated output voltage)
Setting ±(1 % of rating)
accuracy
Overcurrent protection Operation Turns the output off, displays OCP, and lights ALARM
(OCP) 1

Setting 0.2 A to 2.2 A 0.5 A to 5.5 A 0.1 A to 1.1 A 0.3 A to 3.3 A

range
(10 % to 110 % of the rated output current)
Setting ±(1 % of rating)
range
Overheat protection Operation Turns the output off, displays OHP, and lights ALARM
(OHP)

1 This does not protect against the discharge current peak that is generated from the capacitors inside
the PMX-A output section when the load is changed suddenly.

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Signal output
Common specifications
Monitor Voltage At rated voltage 10.00 V ±0.1 V
signal output monitor output
12 (VMON)
At 0 V output 0.00 V ±0.1 V
Current At rated current 10.00 V ±0.1 V
monitor output
(IMON) At 0 A output 0.00 V ±0.1 V
Status signal OUTON STATUS Turns on when the output is on
output 2 3 CV STATUS Turns on during CV operation
CC STATUS Turns on during CC operation
ALM STATUS Turns on when an alarm has been activated
PWR ON STATUS Turns on when the power is turned on

1 When remote sensing is used, connect the monitor signal's common line to the negative S terminal
of the sensing terminal. When remote sensing is not used, connect it to the negative output terminal.
2 J1 connector on the rear panel
3 Photocoupler open collector output;
maximum voltage 30 V, maximum current (sink) 8 mA; isolated from the output and control circuits;
status commons are floating (isolation voltage or less); and status signals are not mutually isolated.

Control features
Common specifications
External EXT-V CV CONT
control 1 (CV external voltage control)
0 % to 100 % of the rated output voltage in the range of
0 V to 10 V. 6
Accuracy 1 % of rating +10 mV

Specifications
EXT-R CV CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output voltage in the range of
(CV external resistance control) 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Accurac 1 % of rating +10 mV
EXT-V CC CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output current in the range of
(CC external voltage control) 0 V to 10 V
Accuracy 1 % of rating +5 mV
EXT-R CC CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output current in the range of
(CC external resistance control) 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Accurac 1 % of rating +5 mV
OUTPUT ON/OFF CONT Possible logic selections:
(Output on/off control) Turn the output on using a LOW (0 V to 0.5 V) or short-cir-
cuit, turn the output off using a HIGH (4.5 V to 5 V) or
open-circuit.
Turn the output on using a HIGH (4.5 V to 5 V) or open-cir-
cuit, turn the output off using a LOW (0 V to 0.5 V) or short-
circuit.

1 J1 connector on the rear panel

Other features
Common specifications
Preset memory Up to three sets of the following settings can be saved: the set voltage and the
set current.
Key lock Select from the following three modes.
Loc1: Locks the operation of all keys except the OUTPUT key and the preset
memory A, B, and C keys.
Loc2: Locks the operation of all keys except than the OUTPUT key.
Loc3: Locks the operation of all keys and the rotary knob.

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Interface

Common specifications
Common Software protocol IEEE Std 488.2-1992
specifications
Command language Complies with SCPI Specification 1999.0
RS232C Hardware Complies with the EIA232D specifications

D-SUB9 pin connector (male) 1

Baud rate: 19200 bps fixed
Data length: 8 bits, Stop bits: 1 bit, Parity bit: None
No flow control
Program message LF during reception, LF during transmission
terminator
USB Hardware Complies with the USB 2.0 specifications. Baud rate:12 Mbps
(full speed).
Socket B Type
Program message LF or EOM during reception, LF + EOM during transmission
terminator
Device class Complies with the USBTMC-USB488 device class specifica-
tions
LAN Hardware IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet
Complies with the LXI 1.4 Core 2011

IPv4, RJ-45 connector 2

Communication VXI-11, HiSLIP, or SCPI-RAW
protocol
Program message VXI-11 and HiSLIP:LF or END during reception, LF + END
terminator during transmission
SCPI-RAW:LF during reception, LF during transmission

1 Use a cross cable (null modem cable).

2 Category 5; use a straight cable.

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General specifications

PMX18-2A PMX18-5A PMX35-1A PMX35-3A

Weight (main unit only) Approxi- Approxi- Approxi- Approxi-
mately 5 kg mately 6 kg mately 5 kg mately 6 kg
(11.02 lb) (13.23 lb) (11.02 lb) (13.23 lb)
Dimensions See the outline drawing
Environ- Operating environment Indoor use, overvoltage category II
mental
Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)
conditions
Operating humidity 20 %rh to 85 %rh (no condensation)
Storage temperature −25 °C to +70 °C (−13 °F to +158 °F)
Storage humidity 90 %rh or less (no condensation)
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Cooling method Forced air cooling using fan
Grounding polarity Negative grounding or positive grounding possible
Isolation voltage ±70 Vdc
With- Between input and FG No abnormalities at 1500 Vac for 1 minute
stand
Between input and output No abnormalities at 2100 Vac for 1 minute
voltage
Between output and FG No abnormalities at 1600 Vdc for 1 minute
Insulation Between input and FG 500 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more
resistance Between input and output 500 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more
Between input and output 500 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more

Electromagnetic compatibility 1 2 Complies with the requirements of the following directive and
standards.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
3
6
EN 61326-1 (Class A )

Specifications
EN 55011 (Class A3, Group 14)
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Applicable under the following conditions
The maximum length of all cabling and wiring connected to the
PMX-A must be less than 3 m.

Safety 1 Complies with the requirements of the following directive and

standard.
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU2
EN 61010-1 (Class I5, Pollution degree 26)
Accesso- Power cord 1 pc.
ries Packing list 1 copy
Quick reference Japanese:1 copy, English:1 copy, Chinese:1 copy
Safety precautions 1 copy
CD-ROM 1 disc

1 Does not apply to specially ordered or modified PMX-As.

2 Limited to products that have the CE mark on their panels.
CE mark does not apply unless you use a USB cable with a ferrite core.[Kikusui-recommended ca-
ble: Elecom U2C-BF series USB cable with a ferrite core, less than 3 m]
3 This is a Class A equipment. The PMX-A is intended for use in an industrial environment. This prod-
uct may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user
takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the recep-
tion of radio and television broadcasts.
4 This is a Group 1 equipment. The PMX-A does not generate and/or use intentionally radio-frequency
energy, in the from of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive coupling, for the treat-
ment of material or inspection/analysis purpose.
5 This is a Class I equipment. Be sure to ground the PMX-A's protective conductor terminal. The safe-
ty of this product is only guaranteed when the product is properly grounded.
6 Pollution is addition of foreign matter (solid, liquid or gaseous) that may produce a reduction of di-
electric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that only non-conductive pollu-
tion will occur except for an occasional temporary conductivity caused by condensation.

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PMX70-1A/ PMX110-0.6A/ PMX250-0.25A/ PMX350-0.2A/ PMX500-0.1A

PMX70-1A/ PMX110-0.6A/ PMX250-0.25A/ PMX350-0.2A/ PMX500-0.1A

AC input

PMX70-1A PMX110-0.6A PMX250-0.25A PMX350-0.2A PMX500-0.1A

Nominal input rating 100 Vac1, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz, single phase
Input voltage range ± 10 %
Input frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Inrush current (MAX) 2 65 Amax or less 55 Amax or less 40 Amax or less 55 Amax or less 40 Amax or less

Power (MAX)3 230 VA 210 VA 210 VA 230 VA 170 VA

1 117 Vac, 200 Vac, 217 Vac and 234 Vac are factory options.
2 Excludes the charge current component that flows through the capacitor of the internal EMC filter circuit immediately
after the POWER switch is turned on (for approximately 1 ms).
3 With the rated load.

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Output

PMX70-1A PMX110-0.6A PMX250-0.25A PMX350-0.2A PMX500-0.1A

Rating Output voltage 70.00 V 110.0 V 250.0 V 350.0 V 500.0 V
Output current 1.000 A 0.600 A 0.250 A 0.200 A 0.100 A
Output power 70 W 66 W 62.5 W 70 W 50 W
Voltage Setting range 0 V to 73.5 V 0 V to 115.5 V 0 V to 262.5 V 0 V to 367.5 V 0 V to 525.0 V

Setting resolution 1 2 mV 10 mV

Setting accuracy ±(0.2 % of setting + 0.1 % of rating)

Line regulation 2 ±5 mV ±7 mV ±15 mV ±25 mV ±30 mV

Load regulation 3 ±5 mV ±7 mV ±15 mV ±25 mV ±30 mV

Transient response 4 100 µs

Ripple noise (rms) 5 1 mV 2 mV 3 mV 5 mV 10 mV

Rise time 6 Rated load 150 ms or less 120 ms or less 120 ms or less 150 ms or less 120 ms or less
No load 150 ms or less 120 ms or less 120 ms or less 150 ms or less 120 ms or less

Fall time 7 Rated load 50 ms or less 50 ms or less 50 ms or less 80 ms or less 50 ms or less

No load 270 ms or less 120 ms or less8 120 ms or less8 220 ms or less 60 ms or less

Maximum remote sensing --

compensation voltage
(single line)9
Temperature coefficient 100 ppm/ °C
(MAX)
Current Setting range

Setting resolution 1
0 A to 1.050 A
0.1 mA
0 A to 0.630 A 0 A to 0.262 A 0 A to 0.210 A 0 A to 0.105 A
6

Specifications
Setting accuracy ±(0.3 % of setting + 0.1 % of rating)
Line regulation ±2 mA ±2 mA ±1 mA ±1 mA ±1 mA
Load regulation ±5 mA ±5 mA ±5 mA ±5 mA ±3 mA
Ripple noise (rms) 5 1 mA

Temperature coefficient 200 ppm/°C

(TYP)

1 When the output is on, hold down SHIFT and turn the VOLTAGE or CURRENT knob to change the value at 1/10th the res-
olution of the minimum digit. However, when you set the voltage on the PMX70-1A, the value changes at 1/5th the resolution
of the minimum digit.
When the output is off, hold down SHIFT and turn the VOLTAGE or CURRENT knob to change the value at increments of
1 in the minimum digit.
If you are setting the value through the communication interface, you can set the value at 1/10th the resolution of the min-
imum digit, regardless of whether the output is on.
2 100 Vac to 90 Vac or 100 Vac to 110 Vac, rated load.
3 The amount of change that occurs when the load is changed from no load to rated load with rated output voltage.
The value is measured at the sensing point.
4 The amount of time required for the output voltage to return to a value within “rated output voltage ±(0.05 % + 10 mV).”
When the load current is changed from 10 % to 100 % of the rated output current.
5 When the measurement frequency bandwidth is 5 Hz to 1 MHz.
6 The time it takes for the output voltage to rise from 10 % to 90 % of the rating when the output is turned on.
7 The time it takes for the output voltage to fall from 90 % to 10 % of the rating when the output is turned off.
8 At the rated output voltage. The fall time increases at voltages less than the rated output voltage.
9 The remote sensing function is not available.

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Display function

PMX70-1A PMX110-0.6A PMX250-0.25A PMX350-0.2A PMX500-0.1A

Voltage Maximum display 99.99 (fixed 999.9 (fixed decimal point)
display decimal point)

Display accuracy 1 ±(0.5 % of reading + 2 digits)

Current Maximum display 9.999 (fixed decimal point)

display 1
Display accuracy ±(1 % of reading + 5 digits)
Operation OUTPUT ON/OFF Output on: OUTPUT LED lights in green.
display Output off: OUTPUT LED turns off.
CV operation CV LED lights in green.
CC operation CC LED lights in red.
Alarm operation ALARM LED lights in red when a protection function has been activated.
Remote operation REMOTE LED lights in green during remote control.
LAN LAN LED lights or blinks depending on the LAN communication status.
operation No fault status: Lights in green.
Fault status: Lights in red.
Standby status: Lights in orange.
WEB identify status: Blinks green.
Key lock operation LOCK LED lights in green when the keys are locked.
Preset memory When a preset memory entry is being used, the PRESET A, B, or C LED lights in
green.

1 Ambient temperature at 23 °C ±5 °C.

Protection functions

PMX70-1A PMX110-0.6A PMX250-0.25A PMX350-0.2A PMX500-0.1A

Overvoltage Operation Turns the output off, displays OVP, and lights ALARM
protection
Setting 7 V to 77.00 V 11 V to 121.0 V 25 V to 275.0 V 35 V to 385.0 V 50 V to 550.0 V
(OVP)
range (10 % to 110 % of the rated output voltage)
Setting ±(1 % of rating)
accuracy
Overcurrent Operation Turns the output off, displays OCP, and lights ALARM
protection 1
(OCP)
Setting 0.100 A to 0.060 A to 0.025 A to 0.020 A to 0.010 A to
range 1.100 A 0.660 A 0.275 A 0.220 A 0.110 A
(10 % to 110 % of the rated output current)
Setting ±(1 % of rating)
range
Overheat Operation Turns the output off, displays OHP, and lights ALARM
protection
(OHP)

1 This does not protect against the discharge current peak that is generated from the capacitors inside the PMX-A output
section when the load is changed suddenly.

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Signal output
Common specifications
Monitor Voltage At rated voltage 10.00 V ±0.1 V
signal output monitor output
12 (VMON)
At 0 V output 0.00 V ±0.1 V
Current At rated current 10.00 V ±0.1 V
monitor output
(IMON) At 0 A output 0.00 V ±0.1 V
Status signal OUTON STATUS Turns on when the output is on
output 2 3 CV STATUS Turns on during CV operation
CC STATUS Turns on during CC operation
ALM STATUS Turns on when an alarm has been activated
PWR ON STATUS Turns on when the power is turned on

1 When remote sensing is used, connect the monitor signal's common line to the negative S terminal
of the sensing terminal. When remote sensing is not used, connect it to the negative output terminal.
2 J1 connector on the rear panel
3 Photocoupler open collector output;
maximum voltage 30 V, maximum current (sink) 8 mA; isolated from the output and control circuits;
status commons are floating (isolation voltage or less); and status signals are not mutually isolated.

Control features
Common specifications
External EXT-V CV CONT
control 1 (CV external voltage control)
0 % to 100 % of the rated output voltage in the range of
0 V to 10 V. 6
Accuracy 1 % of rating

Specifications
EXT-R CV CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output voltage in the range of
(CV external resistance control) 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Accurac 1 % of rating
EXT-V CC CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output current in the range of
(CC external voltage control) 0 V to 10 V
Accuracy 1 % of rating
EXT-R CC CONT 0 % to 100 % of the rated output current in the range of
(CC external resistance control) 0 Ω to 10 kΩ.
Accurac 1 % of rating
OUTPUT ON/OFF CONT Possible logic selections:
(Output on/off control) Turn the output on using a LOW (0 V to 0.5 V) or short-cir-
cuit, turn the output off using a HIGH (4.5 V to 5 V) or
open-circuit.
Turn the output on using a HIGH (4.5 V to 5 V) or open-cir-
cuit, turn the output off using a LOW (0 V to 0.5 V) or short-
circuit.

1 J1 connector on the rear panel

Other features
Common specifications
Preset memory Up to three sets of the following settings can be saved: the set voltage and the
set current.
Key lock Select from the following three modes.
Loc1: Locks the operation of all keys except the OUTPUT key and the preset
memory A, B, and C keys.
Loc2: Locks the operation of all keys except than the OUTPUT key.
Loc3: Locks the operation of all keys and the rotary knob.

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Interface

Common specifications
Common Software protocol IEEE Std 488.2-1992
specifications
Command language Complies with SCPI Specification 1999.0
RS232C Hardware Complies with the EIA232D specifications

D-SUB9 pin connector (male) 1

Baud rate: 19200 bps fixed
Data length: 8 bits, Stop bits: 1 bit, Parity bit: None
No flow control
Program message LF during reception, LF during transmission
terminator
USB Hardware Complies with the USB 2.0 specifications. Baud rate:12 Mbps
(full speed).
Standard Type B socket
Program message LF or EOM during reception, LF + EOM during transmission
terminator
Device class Complies with the USBTMC-USB488 device class specifica-
tions
LAN Hardware IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet
Complies with the LXI 1.4 Core 2011

IPv4, RJ-45 connector 2

Communication VXI-11, HiSLIP, or SCPI-RAW
protocol
Program message VXI-11 and HiSLIP:LF or END during reception, LF + END
terminator during transmission
SCPI-RAW:LF during reception, LF during transmission

1 Use a cross cable (null modem cable).

2 Category 5; use a straight cable.

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 PMX70-1A/ PMX110-0.6A/ PMX250-0.25A/ PMX350-0.2A/ PMX500-0.1A

General specifications

PMX70-1A PMX110-0.6A PMX250-0.25A PMX350-0.2A PMX500-0.1A

Weight (main unit only) Approximately 6 kg (13.23 lb)
Dimensions See the outline drawing
Environ- Operating environment Indoor use, overvoltage category II
mental
Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)
conditions
Operating humidity 20 %rh to 85 %rh (no condensation)
Storage temperature −25 °C to +70 °C (−13 °F to +158 °F)
Storage humidity 90 %rh or less (no condensation)
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Cooling method Forced air cooling using fan
Grounding polarity Negative grounding or positive grounding possible
Isolation voltage ±550 Vdc
With- Between input and FG No abnormalities at 1500 Vac for 1 minute
stand
Between input and output No abnormalities at 2100 Vac for 1 minute
voltage
Between output and FG No abnormalities at 2000 Vdc for 1 minute
Insulation Between input and FG 1000 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more
resistance
Between input and output 1000 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more
Between input and output 1000 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more

Electromagnetic compatibility 1 2 Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 61326-1 (Class A3)
EN 55011 (Class A3, Group 14)
EN 61000-3-2
6
EN 61000-3-3

Specifications
Applicable under the following conditions
The maximum length of all cabling and wiring connected to the PMX-A must be less
than 3 m.

Safety 1 Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standard.
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU2
EN 61010-1 (Class I5, Pollution degree 26)
Accesso- Power cord 1 pc.
ries Packing list 1 copy
Quick reference Japanese:1 copy, English:1 copy, Chinese:1 copy
Safety precautions 1 copy
CD-ROM 1 disc

1 Does not apply to specially ordered or modified PMX-As.

2 Limited to products that have the CE mark on their panels.
CE mark does not apply unless you use a USB cable with a ferrite core. [Kikusui-recommended cable: Elecom U2C-BF series
USB cable with a ferrite core, less than 3 m]
3 This is a Class A equipment. The PMX-A is intended for use in an industrial environment. This product may cause interference
if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic
emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.
4 This is a Group 1 equipment. The PMX-A does not generate and/or use intentionally radio-frequency energy, in the from of
electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive coupling, for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purpose.
5 This is a Class I equipment. Be sure to ground the PMX-A's protective conductor terminal. The safety of this product is only
guaranteed when the product is properly grounded.
6 Pollution is addition of foreign matter (solid, liquid or gaseous) that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface
resistivity. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that only non-conductive pollution will occur except for an occasional temporary con-
ductivity caused by condensation.

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 PMX70-1A/ PMX110-0.6A/ PMX250-0.25A/ PMX350-0.2A/ PMX500-0.1A

Dimensions

Diameter: 21 x 4 M3 screw holes x 4

(Rubber foot diameter) Max. screw insertion depth: 4 mm (0.16 inches)

(0.73)
18.5
(2.76)
70
(0.73)
18.5
57 (2.24) 230 (9.06)

MAX355 (13.98)
MAX25
107 (4.21) (0.98)
MAX150 (5.91) 315 (12.40)
124 (4.88)
MAX15
(0.59)

PMX-A series outline drawing Unit: mm (inch)

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Appendix
A Options
B Troubleshooting
 A Options

The PMX-A series has the following options.

For information about options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

Rack mount option

Name Model Note

Rack mount adapter KRA3 For EIA inch racks
KRA150 For JIS millimeter racks
Blank panel KBP3-2 (1/2 width) For both EIA inch racks
and JIS millimeter racks
KBP3-4 (1/4 width)

BP191 (-M) 1 For EIA inch racks

BP1H (-M) 1 For JIS millimeter racks

1 The “-M” at the end of the model name indicates a mesh type.

Unit: mm (inches)
132.5 (5.22)

KRA3
(2.24)
57
(1.49)
37.75

460 4)
(18.1 (10.2
1) 260
482
(18.9
8)
149 (5.87)

(3.94)

KRA150
100
(0.96)
24.5

460 4)
(18.1 (10.2
1) 260
480
(18.9
)

Remove the handle and rubber feet before you mount the PMX-A to a rack.
For information on rack mounting, see the KRA3 or KRA150 operation manual.
To support the main unit, attach an angle support to it that is appropriate for the rack.
We recommend that you keep all pieces that you have removed from the PMX-A. You will
need these pieces if you remove the PMX-A from the rack.
If you remove the PMX-A from the rack, re-attach the original rubber feet.

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 To reinstall the handle that has been removed, use screw locking agent (e.g., 1401B by
ThreeBond International, Inc.) to prevent screws from loosening..

 Removing the handle and feet

Two M4 screws

Two brackets
Handle

Four feet

Four M3 screws

1 Unfasten the two M4 screws, and remove the entire handle.

2 Unfasten the four M3 screws, and remove the four rubber feet.

App
Connector kit OP01-PMX (749809-9 DB25)
See p.44 A connector kit for connecting to the J1 connector to
externally control the PMX-A.

Terminal unit TU01-PMX

A terminal unit for converting the J1 connector of this
product to the J2 connector of the Kikusui PMC-A Series
Regulated DC Power Supply.

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 B Troubleshooting

This section introduces troubleshooting measures. Typical symptoms are listed. Check
whether any of the items listed below apply to your case. In some cases, the problem can be
solved quite easily.

See p.42 If none of the items apply to your case, we recommend that you initialize the PMX-A series to
its factory default settings. If the remedy does not correct the problem, contact your Kikusui
agent or distributor..

The power does not turn on

Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

The PMX-A series does not Is the power cord broken? Exchange the power cord with a new one. p.10
operate when the POWER
Is the power cord connected cor- Yes Exchange the power cord with a new one.
switch is turned on.
rectly? No Connect the power cord correctly.
When the POWER switch is Is the PMX-A series configured to use a If a DHCP server is not available or if the p.37
turned on, it takes time DHCP server for the LAN interface? network environment is not in good condi-
before the operation-ready tion, it may take time for the PMX-A series
screen appears. to start. Configure the PMX-A series to not
use a DHCP server in the CONFIG set-
tings (CF30: oFF), or consult your network
administrator.

No output is generated
Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

No output is generated even Is the output voltage set to 0 V and the Turn the knobs to set the output voltage p.23
when the OUTPUT switch is output current set to 0 A? and output current to the required values.
turned on.
Are you using an external con- Yes Use the external contact to turn output on. p.53
tact to turn output on and off? No Set the external control parameter for turn- p.36
ing output on and off to “off” (CF06: oFF).
Even when the PMX-A Has the overvoltage protection (OVP) Set the OVP value higher than the voltage p.28
series is configured so that function been activated? setting.
output is turned on at power- Has the overheat protection (OHP) func- The internal temperature is abnormally p.30
on, the output is turned off tion been activated? high. Check the operating conditions. After
immediately after the power
you have removed the cause of the abnor-
is turned on.
mal temperature, turn the power switch
on.
The air inlet (louver) may be clogged, or —
the fan may be broken. Check these
items.

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 The output is unstable
Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

When the output is on, turn- Is the operation mode switching from CV Change the setting (output voltage or out- p.26
ing the VOLTAGE knob or to CC or CC to CV? put current) that is limiting the output to a
CURRENT knob results in value greater than the present setting. If
unstable output. the setting is at maximum, you must use a
power supply that has a larger output volt-
age or current.
The output voltage or output Is the remote sensing feature turned on? When you are not using remote sensing, p.18
current fluctuates. turn off the sensing switch.
Are both the CV and CC LEDs turned on? If the output is oscillating when you are p.18
using remote sensing, insert a capacitor
across the load.
The circuit may be malfunctioning. Imme-
diately stop using the PMX-A series, and
have it repaired.
Do the sensing cables or load cables have Turn the POWER switch off, and check p.16
poor contact, or are the cables broken? the wiring. p.18
Does the load current have peaks, or is it The peak values may be exceeding the p.13
pulse shaped? set constant current. Increase the set con- p.26
stant current or increase the current
capacity.
The output voltage is offset Has 30 minutes passed since the power Warm up the PMX-A series for at least 30 —
from the voltage that the was turned on? minutes.
PMX-A series was generat-
ing when it was turned on.

The output ripple is large

Symptom Items to check Remedy
See
App
The ripple sometimes Is the input voltage outside the range? Apply a voltage that is within the input volt-
becomes large. age range.
SPEC
The ripple increased when Is something nearby generating a strong Take measures such as moving the PMX- —
the PMX-A series was magnetic or electrical field? A series away from the field sources or
installed in a different loca- twisting the cables connected to the PMX-
tion. A series.
The output ripple is large Is there a large amount of external voltage Take measures against noise. —
during external control. noise?
The ripple increased when Are the remote sensing cables con- When you are not using remote sensing, p.18
the load cable was changed. nected? disconnect the remote sensing cables.

Unable to perform panel operations

Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

Unable to perform panel Is the LOCK LED lit? Release the panel operation lock. p.41
operations.
Is the REMOTE LED lit? To control the PMX-A series from the p.41
panel, press the LOCAL switch to switch
Is the PMX-A series being controlled via
to local mode.
the RS232C, USB, or LAN interface?
The PMX-A series does not Was a local lockout (llo) command sent Send the “SYST:LOC” communication
switch to local mode even through the communication interface? command to clear the local lockout (llo)
—
when the LOCAL switch is status.
pressed.

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 The ALARM LED lights when the OUTPUT switch is turned on
Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

The ALARM LED lights Is the OVP activation point set to a value Set the OVP activation point to a value p.28
when the OUTPUT switch is less than the output voltage? higher than the output voltage.
turned on.
Is the OCP activation point set to a value Set the OCP activation point to a value
less than the output current? higher than the output current.
Is the remote sensing feature turned on? When you are not using remote sensing, p.18
turn off the sensing switch.
Set up the environment so that the voltage p.18
drop in each load cable is within the com-
pensation voltage range (0.6 V for a single
line).
Are the polarities of the remote sensing The polarities of the remote sensing p.18
cables connected in reverse? cables may be connected in reverse, or
the ends of the cables may be shorted.
Check the load cables.
Are you using external control with a loose Connect the cable correctly. p.44
control cable?
Is the external voltage excessive during Apply the correct voltage. p.49
external control? p.51
Is the internal temperature too high? The overheat protection function (OHP) p.30
has been activated. Check the operating
environment.
SPEC
The louver may be clogged, or the fan
—
may be broken. Check these items.
The ALARM LED lights Is a large external voltage, such as that of The overvoltage protection function (OVP) p.27
when the load is changed. a battery load, being applied? or the overcurrent protection function
Is the actual output voltage higher than the (OCP) may have been activated. Check
these items.
set voltage that is displayed on the panel?
The PMX-A series may be overloaded.
Check the load.
Is a special load connected? The PMX-A series may be overloaded. —
Check the load.

Unable to perform remote control

Symptom Items to check Remedy
See

Remote control through the Have you selected the communication Select the remote control communication p.37
communication interface interface that you want to use in the CON- interface (CF20).
cannot be performed. FIG settings?
When the LAN interface is in When the POWER switch is turned on, A timeout may have occurred while the p.11
use, the DHCP server’s does the LAN interface display persist for PMX-A series was waiting for a response
automatic IP address more than 30 seconds? from the DHCP server or because no
assignment cannot be final- response was received. Consult your net-
ized. work administrator.
When the LAN interface is in Is the LAN LED lit in orange or red? If it is lit in orange, the PMX-A series is p.37
use, the IP address cannot waiting for a response from the DHCP
be obtained from the DHCP server.
server. If it turns red afterward, the PMX-A series
may have timed out.
Consult your network administrator.

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 Index

A OHP ......................................................................... 30
alarm output on and off
clearing ......................................................... 27 external control ............................................. 36
display .......................................................... 28 external control logic .................................... 36
occurrence .................................................... 27 output-on startup state ............................................. 36
alarm signal ............................................................. 27 OVP ......................................................................... 28

C P

CC control setting .................................................... 36 power-on status ....................................................... 35

CC mode .................................................................. 24 product ID display .................................................... 39
constant-current mode ............................................. 24 protection function
constant-voltage mode ............................................ 24 overcurrent protection .................................. 28
CV control setting .................................................... 36 overheat protection ...................................... 30
CV mode .................................................................. 24 overvoltage protection .................................. 28

D R

DHCP ....................................................................... 37 rear panel ................................................................. 8

Dimensions .............................................................. 84 remote interface ....................................................... 37
remote sensing ........................................................ 18
E
S
external monitoring .................................................. 55
SCPI communication error display .......................... 37
F settings, reset .......................................................... 35
SHIFT ....................................................................... 3
factory default settings ............................................. 42
firmware version ........................................................ 2
T
front panel ................................................................. 6
troubleshooting ........................................................ 88
I
V
initialization .............................................................. 42
IP address display ................................................... 38 vendor ID display ..................................................... 38
IP address, auto ....................................................... 37 version ....................................................................... 2
IP address, manual .................................................. 37

J
J1 connector pin arrangement ................................. 45

K
key lock function ...................................................... 41

L
LAN interface
resetting ........................................................ 38
restart ........................................................... 38

M
MAC address display ............................................... 38
memory contents, display ........................................ 35

O
OCP ......................................................................... 28

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