Manson HCS-3xxx series
 | |
| Status | supported |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The devices linked above are supported. The other devices might work, but are untested. If you have one of the unsupported devices and can test it, please contact Matthias.
Some other device series by the same manufacturer exist that use a different communication protocol.
Commands
Implementation in progress!
| Function | Target | Parameters | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR_CONF_OUTPUT_ENABLED | Channel | Boolean on/off | Get: Query output status. Set: Switch output on or off. Power-on default is on. |
| SR_CONF_OUTPUT_VOLTAGE | Channel | Double | Get: Query output voltage. Updated only if sampling is active! |
| SR_CONF_OUTPUT_VOLTAGE_MAX | Channel | Double | List: Get 3-tupel (min, max, step) for output voltage range. Get: Get output voltage limit. Set: Set output voltage limit. |
| SR_CONF_OUTPUT_CURRENT | Channel | Double | Get: Query output current. Updated only if sampling is active! |
| SR_CONF_OUTPUT_CURRENT_MAX | Channel | Double | List: Get 3-tupel (min, max, step) for output current range. Get: Get output current limit. Set: Set output current limit. |
Protocol
ASCII based over USB-to-serial.
Some versions of the protocol description in manuals are incomplete or even erroneous.
| Command | Reply | Description | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMOD\r | 3204\r OK\r |
Query model | Four-digit model code, e.g. 3202 for HCS-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.