Conrad DIGI 35 CPU
| Status | in progress |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Voltage/current (CH1) | 0-35V / 0-2.55A |
| Connectivity | RS232 |
| Features | settable values, interval and timed power-off functionality |
The Conrad DIGI 35 CPU is a one-channel digitally-controlled laboratory power supply with RS-232 connectivity. It came onto the market in 1992.
Hardware
ICs
- Motorola 68HC05C4 (CPU)
- DAC-0802L (2x)
- LM-336 Voltage Reference
- TODO
RS-232 Interface
The RS-232 interface is equipped with a DB-9 socket in DTE configuration. It only receives data, but does not send any and uses no handshake lines.
Communication parameters 8n1, 9600 (power-on default), 4800, 2400 and 300 baud are supported.
To convert it to a more common DCE configuration, unplug and open the device and solder the RxD line from pin 2 of the DB-9 socket to pin 3.
Photos
- TODO
Protocol
ASCII based.
| Vxxx <CR> | Set voltage to xx.x V or set special function. |
| Cxxx <CR> | Set current to x.xx A. |
| L <CR> | Lock keyboard. |
| E <CR> | Enable keyboard. |
| U <CR> | Increase voltage by 100 mV |
| D <CR> | Decrease voltage by 100 mV |
Special functions:
| 4xx | ??? Undocumented. Can be entered without error, but unknown meaning, if any. |
| 5xx | Set interval 01-99 seconds. The output is switched on and off in the interval. Use with care because of wear of relay! Set to 00 to disable. |
| 6xx | Set countdown to 01-99 hours. After countdown has expired, the output is disabled. Set to 00 to disable. |
| 7xx | Set countdown 01-99 minutes. Can be combined with 6xx. Set to 00 to disable. |
| 800 | Set baud rate to 300. |
| 801 | Set baud rate to 2400. |
| 802 | Set baud rate to 4800. |
| 803 | Set baud rate to 9600. |
| 900 | Set current mode to overcurrent protection (reaching current limit disables output). |
| 901 | Set current mode to constant current (default). |
| 902 | Lock keyboard (unlock via RS-232). |
Please note that there seems to be no way to enable the output by software.
Manual Operation
Status on power up
Voltage and current are set to 0. Both voltage and current must be set separately (see below) before the power supply puts out any power.
Setting Voltage (or special function)
U → <digit1> <digit2> <digit3> → U
Output is disabled while setting. LED CONST V is on when output is enabled.
When output is enabled, the voltage can be increased or decreased in steps of 100 mV with the UP/DOWN button.
Setting Current
I → <digit1> <digit2> <digit3> → I
Output is disabled while setting. Display shows set value after third digit.