Manson HCS-3xxx series
Status | supported |
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Source code | manson-hcs-3xxx |
Channels | 1 |
Voltage/current (CH1) | various |
Connectivity | USB |
Features | programmable presets, cycling functionality |
Website | manson.com.hk |
The Manson HCS-3xxx series are 1 channel switch-mode programmable power supplies with USB/serial connectivity.
Devices
Manson | Conrad OEM | Peaktech OEM | Voltage Range | Current Range | Power | Remarks |
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HCS-3100 | PPS-11810 | 1-18 V | 0-10 A | 180 W | ||
HCS-3102 | PPS-11360 | 1-36 V | 0-5 A | 180 W | ||
HCS-3104 | PPS-11603 | 1-60 V | 0-2.5 A | 150 W | ||
HCS-3150 | - | 1-18 V | 0-15 A | 270 W | ||
HCS-3200 | PPS-13610 | 1-18 V | 0-20 A | 360 W | ||
HCS-3202 | PPS-16005 | 1-36 V | 0-10 A | 360 W | ||
HCS-3204 | PPS-11815 | 1-60 V | 0-5 A | 300 W | ||
HCS-3300-USB | - | - | 1-16 V | 0-30 A | 480 W | |
HCS-3302-USB | - | - | 1-32 V | 0-15 A | 480 W | |
HCS-3304-USB | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-8 A | 480 W | |
HCS-3400-USB | - | PeakTech 1565 | 1-16 V | 0-40 A | 600 W | |
HCS-3402-USB | - | PeakTech 1575 | 1-32 V | 0-20 A | 600 W? | |
HCS-3404-USB | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-10 A | 600 W | |
HCS-3600-USB | - | PeakTech 1580 | 1-16 V | 0-60 A | 750 W | |
HCS-3602-USB | - | PeakTech 1580 | 1-30 V | 0-30 A | 900 W | |
HCS-3604-USB | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-15 A | 900 W |
Some other device series by the same manufacturer exist that use a different communication protocol.
Protocol
ASCII based over USB-to-serial.
Some versions of the protocol description in the manual are incomplete, e.g. do not include the commend to query the model code.
Command | Reply | Description | Remarks |
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GMOD\r | 3204\r OK\r |
Query model | Four-digit number, e.g. 3202. |
GETD\r | VVVVCCCCS\r OK\r |
Query displayed voltage, current and mode. | Four-digit voltage, e.g. 12.34; four-digit current, e.g. 12.34; status 0=constant voltage, 1=constant current. |
SOUT<0|1>\r | OK\r | Disable output | Output on=0 (power-on default), off=1 |
SESS\r | OK\r | Disable keyboard | Seems to time out after about 5 seconds. |
ENDS\r | OK\r | Enable keyboard (when disabled with SESS). | |
... | ... | ... | Protocol description incomplete so far. |
Resources
- Vendor control software (HCS_PC_software_v0_9.rar)
- Vendor Labview driver (HCS_labview_high_current_v0_1.rar)
- reinhardweiss.de: Manson HCS-3204 info (most of it also applies to the other devices in the series)
- goughlui.com: Review: Manson HCS-3102 1-36v/0-5A Switch-Mode Benchtop Power Supply (most of it also applies to the other devices in the series)
- http://www.elv-downloads.de/Assets/Produkte/10/1067/106766/Downloads/106766_labornetzgeraet_hcs3202_um.pdf Contains some more commands than the manufacturer's docs.