Highpowered and Programmable

Switching Power supply

Series IT6500 User’s Manual

Model: IT6512/IT6513/IT6512A/IT6513A/IT6502D
Version No.: 2.1
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Quality Certification and Assurance

We certify that IT6500 series power supply meets all the published specifications at
time of shipment from the factory.

Warranty
ITECH warrants that the product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery
(except those described in the Limitation of Warranty below).
For warranty service or repair, the product must be returned to a service center
designated by ITECH.
 The product returned to ITECH for warranty service must be shipped PREPAID.
And ITECH will pay for return of the product to customer.
 If the product is returned to ITECH for warranty service from overseas, all the
freights, duties and other taxes shall be on the account of customer.

Limitation of Warranty
This Warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is:
 Damaged resulting from customer-wired circuits or customer-supplied parts or
accessories;
 Modified or repaired by customer without authorization;
 Damaged resulting from customer-wired circuits or use in an environment not
designated by us;
 The product model or serial number is altered, deleted, removed or made illegible
by customer;
 Damaged as a result of accidents, including but not limited to lightning, moisture,
fire, improper use or negligence.

Safety Symbols
Direct current ON (power)

Alternating current OFF (power)

Both direct and alternating Power-on state

current
Chassis (earth ground) symbol. Power-off state

Earth (ground) terminal Reference terminal

Caution Positive terminal

Warning (refer to this manual for Negative terminal

specific Warning or Caution
information)
A chassis terminal - -

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of
this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual will constitute a default under safety standards of design,
manufacture and intended use of the instrument. ITECH assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.

 Do not use the instrument if it is damaged. Before operation, check the casing
to see whether it cracks. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of
inflammable gasses, vapors or dusts.
 The power supply is provided with a three-core power line during delivery
and should be connected to a three-core junction box. Before operation, be
sure that the power supply is well grounded. Make sure to use the power cord
supplied by ITECH.
 Check all marks on the instrument before connecting the instrument to
power supply.
 Use electric wires of appropriate load. All loading wires should be capable of
bearing maximum short-circuit of electronic load without overheating. If
there are multiple loads, each pair of the load power cord must be carry out
the full rated short-circuit output current of the power securely.
 Ensure the voltage fluctuation of mains supply is less than 10% of the
working voltage range in order to reduce risks of fire and electric shock.
 Do not install alternative parts on the instrument or perform any
unauthorized modification.
 Do not use the instrument if the detachable cover is removed or loosen.
 To prevent the possibility of accidental injuries, be sure to use the power
adapter supplied by the manufacturer only.
 Never use the instrument with a life-support system or any other equipment
subject to safety requirements.

 Failure to use the instrument as directed by the manufacturer may render its
protective features void.
 Always clean the casing with a dry cloth. Do not clean the internals.
 Make sure the vent hole is always unblocked.

Environmental Conditions
The instrument is designed for indoor use and an area with low condensation. The
table below shows the general environmental requirements for the instrument.
Environmental Conditions Requirements
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity 20%-80% (non-condensation)
Storage temperature -20°C to 70 °C
Altitude Operating up to 2,000 meters
Installation category II
Pollution degree Pollution degree 2

Note
To make accurate measurements, allow the instrument to warm up for 30 min.

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Regulatory Markings
The CE mark indicates that the product
complies with all the relevant European legal
directives. The specific year (if any) affixed
refers to the year when the design was
approved.
The instrument complies with the WEEE
Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
This affix product label indicates that you
must not discard the electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.

This symbol indicates the time period during

which no hazardous or toxic substances are
expected to leak or deteriorate during normal
use. The expected useful life of the product is
10 years. The product can be used safely
during the 10-year Environment Friendly Use
Period (EFUP). Upon expiration of the EFUP,
the product must be immediately recycled.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equiment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirement. This affix product label indicates that you must
not discard the electrical/electronic product in domestic household
waste.
Product Category
With reference to the equipment classifications described in the
Annex 1 of the WEEE Directive, this instrument is classified as a
“Monitoring and Control Instrument”.
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest ITECH
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Compliance Information
Complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
 Low-Voltage Directive (Safety) 2014/35/EU

Conforms with the following product standards:

EMC Standard
IEC 61326-1:2012/ EN 61326-1:2013 ¹²³
Reference Standards
CISPR 11:2009+A1:2010/ EN 55011:2009+A1:2010 (Group 1, Class A)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008/ EN 61000-4-2:2009
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2007+A2:2010/ EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2008+A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010/ EN 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010
IEC 61000-4-5:2005/ EN 61000-4-5:2006
IEC 61000-4-6:2008/ EN 61000-4-6:2009
IEC 61000-4-11:2004/ EN 61000-4-11:2004

1. The product is intended for use in non-residential/non-domestic environments. Use of the

product in residential/domestic environments may cause electromagnetic interference.
2. Connection of the instrument to a test object may produce radiations beyond the specified
limit.
3. Use high-performance shielded interface cable to ensure conformity with the EMC standards
listed above.

Safety Standard
IEC 61010-1:2010/ EN 61010-1:2010

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Content
Quality Certification and Assurance.................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Limitation of Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Environmental Conditions................................................................................................................................... 2
Regulatory Markings ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equiment (WEEE) Directive ............................................................................ 3
Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter1 Inspection and Installation .................................................................................. 1
1.1 Verifying the Shipment .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Instrument Size Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Connecting the Power Cord .......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter2 Quick Start ......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Brief Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Front Panel Introduction................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 keyboard introduction.................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 VFD Indicator Lamps Description ................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Rear Panel Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 Power-on selftest ........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Output Checkout ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter3 Function and Features....................................................................................... 11
3.1 Local/Remote .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Setting voltage ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Setting current ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 On/off button ............................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Setting value/Actual value........................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Voltage and current adjustment ................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Save operation ............................................................................................................................................. 13
3.8 Trigger operation ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.9 Menu Operation........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.10 Protection Function ................................................................................................................................... 26
3.11 Rising time and Fall time setup ................................................................................................................. 27
3.12 Key Lock Function .................................................................................................................................... 27
3.13 Connection and Setup................................................................................................................................ 27
3.14 Rear terminal functions ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.15 Analogue Interface .................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter4 Remote Control ................................................................................................. 36
4.1 RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 USB Interface .............................................................................................................................................. 37
4.3 GPIB Interface............................................................................................................................................. 38
4.4 RS485 Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter5 Specification ..................................................................................................... 39
4.1 Main technical parameters........................................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Supplemental characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 41

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Chapter1 Inspection and Installation

1.1 Verifying the Shipment
Unpack the box and check the contents before operating the instrument. If wrong items
have been delivered, if items are missing, or if there is a defect with the appearance of the
items, contact the dealer from which you purchased the instrument immediately. The
package contents include:
Checklist of Package Contents
Item Qty. Model Remarks
The IT6500 series include:
IT6500 power
x1 IT6500 series IT6512/IT6513/IT6512A/IT6513A/I
supply
T6502D
User may select an appropriate
power cord that matches the
IT-E171/IT-E172/ specifications of power socket used
Power cord x1 IT-E173/IT-E174 in the area. See the Section
Connecting the Power Cord for
details.
USB cable x1 - -
It contains IT6500 power supply
CD x1 - User’s Manual, Programming Guide
and other user documentations.
Ex-factory Test It is the test report of the instrument
x1 -
Report before delivery.

NOTE
Upon verification of the shipment, keep the package and relevant contents thereof in a safe place.
When returning the instrument for warranty service or repair, the specified packing requirements shall
be met. Refer to IT6500 User’s Manual for detailed requirements on returns.

1.2 Instrument Size Introduction

The instrument should be installed at well-ventilated and rational-sized space. Please
select appropriate space for installation based on the power supply size.
IT6500 series power supply different models are not the same size, the detail size of the
power supply are shown as below.

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Detailed Dimension Drawing

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1.3 Connecting the Power Cord

Before connecting the power cord, please ensure the power switch of the instrument is
turned OFF. Only use the power cord supplied as a standard accessory. A summary of
connection procedures is given below.

AC power input level

Support two kinds of AC input voltage:110VAC and 220VAC.There is no need to
switch the input mode.
AC input grade:
 Option Opt.01: 220VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz
 Option Opt.02: 110 VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz

Categories of power cords

IT6500 series power supply provides the standard power cords as below.
Please select appropriate power cords appropriate to local voltage based on the
specifications of power cords below. If purchased model fails to meet local voltage
requirements, please contact distributor or factory for change.

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E E E
N L N L
L N
L N
China America, Europe Britain
Canada,Japan
IT-E171 IT-E173 IT-E174
IT-E172

The power cords supplied with this product is certified for safety. In case the supplied
lines assembly needs to be replaced, or an extension lines must be added, be sure that
it can meet the required power ratings of this product. Any misuse voids the
warranty of this product.

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Chapter2 Quick Start

This chapter introduces power-on check steps of IT6500D series to ensure normal start-up
and usage under initialization status. This part also introduces the front panel, the rear
panel, key functions and VFD display function of the power supply, make sure that you
can quickly know the appearance, instruction and the key function before you operate the
power supply, Help you make better use of this series of power supply.

2.1 Brief Introduction

IT6500 series is a flexiable range single output high power supply.With wide power
ranges from 800W to 6KW,currents from 30A to 240A.Standard RS232,USB,
GPIB,RS485 and LAN interfaces included on the rear board provide flexibility for remote
operation of the power supply.Its compact 1U(1200W) to 4U(6KW) size form factor
makes it ideal for use in a standard 19-inch rack.IT6500 series is specially designed for
automobile electronic industry.It provides built-in DIN40839 and ISO16750-2 waveforms
to test the anti-jamming performance of products,such as DVD and sound equipment.

Convenient bench-top features:

 Auto-Range function
 High Resolution Display (1mV/1mA)
 Small size of 1U and 2U
 RS232/USB/GPIB/RS485 standard interfaces
 Analog Control Interface
 Master/Slave Mode for Series/Parallel connectivity
 Adjustable voltage slope (rise and fall time)
 Sequence programming (List mode)
 Built-in DIN40839 and ISO16750-2 waveform(IT6512/IT6513 characteristic)
 OVP and OPP protection
 Low ripple and low noise
 Intelligent fans control

Model Voltage Current Power

IT6502D 80V 60A 800W
IT6512 80V 60A 1200W
IT6513 150V 30A 1200W
IT6512A 80V 60A 1200W
IT6513A 150V 30A 1200W

2.2 Front Panel Introduction

IT6500 series power supply different models are not the same front board. the detail front
board and key function schematic graph of the power supply are shown as below.

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①Power Switch
②VFD Screen ⑤ directioin key and key
③pulsating knob to control voltage,coarse ⑥function keys and composite key
button,fine botton ⑦ numeric key and key
④pulsating knob to control current,coarse
button,fine botton

2.3 keyboard introduction

IT6500 series power supply different models are same the key function in front board,
schematic graph as follow.

Detailed description of keys:

keys Name and functions
0-9 Numeric button
Composite key
OVP setting button,the button used to set the ovp value/menu
Menu function button which used to set the related parameters of
power supply
V-set Slope Voltage setting button,used to set the ouput voltage value/set the
rising time and fall time of voltage
I-set Pmax Current setting button,used to set the output current value/set the
maximum power value
Recall Save Callback button,used to recall a saved setting parameter/save
button,used to save a setting parameter
Meter Local Meter button,used to switch the display between actual value
and setting value /switch to the loacl mode

Enter Trigger Confirm button,to confirm the setting numbers or

functions/trigger button,used to provide a trigger single for list
operation

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keys Name and functions

On/Off Lock Ouput on/off button,used to control the output status of power
supply/kelock function button,used to lock the front board
buttons
Left and right direction button,used to adjust the location of the
cursor
Up and down direction button,used to select the items of the
menu or increase(decrease) the output voltage and current value
Confirm button

Quit buttion

Dot

2.4 VFD Indicator Lamps Description

As follows:
Flag Function Description chart function description

OFF Power supply in off mode Timer none

CV Power supply in CV mode Sense none

CC Power supply in CC mode Ext none

* Open the keylock function Adrs Displayed for 3s when

remote operation is
connected successfully.
Meter “Meter” buttion in on mode Rmt Remote control mode

Shift using composite function Error Error occur

Rear Start external analog quantity function Prot Protections for OV or

OT
SRQ Serial request query Trig waiting for triggering
signal

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2.5 Rear Panel Introduction

IT6500 series power supply different models are not the same rear board. the detail rear
board schematic graph of the power supply are shown as below.

①remote sense and ouput terminals ⑦GPIB communication interface

②Output terminal ⑧USB communication interface
③RS485 communication interface ⑨RS232 communication interface
④Fuses ⑩AC power input socket
⑤Analog control interface
⑥Cooling fans

2.6 Power-on selftest

A successful selftest indicates that the purchased power product meets delivery standards
and is available for normal usage.
Before operation, please confirm that you have fully understood the safety instructions.

 To avoid burning out, be sure to confirm that power voltage matches with supply
voltage.
 Be sure to connect the main power socket to the power outlet of protective grounding.
Do not use terminal board without protective grounding. Before operation, be sure
that the power supply is well grounded.
 To avoid burning out, pay attention to marks of positive and negative polarities before
wiring.

Selftest steps
Normal selftest procedures:
1. Correctly connect the power cord. Press Power key to start up.
2. After selftest, VFD display the output voltage and current status as below:
OFF

0.000V 0.000A
0.0W

Error Information References

The following error information may occur when an error occurs during Power On
self-test:

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 If the EEPROM was damaged, the VFD will display “EEPROM FAILURE”.
 If the lastest operation data in EEPROM is lost, then VFD will display “Config Data
Lost”.
 If the calibration data in EEPROM is lost, then VFD will display “Calibration Data
Lost”.
 If the factory calibration data in EEPROM is lost, and then the VFD will display
“FactoryCal.Data Lost”.
 If the system setting data in EEPROM is lost,the VFD will display
“MainframeInitializeLost”.

Exception handling
If the power supply can not start normally, please check and take measures by reference to
steps below.
1. Check whether the power cord is correctly connected and confirm whether the power
supply is powered.
Correct wiring of power cord = > 2
Incorrect wiring of power cord = > Re-connect the power cord and check whether the
exception is removed.

2. Check whether the power in On. Power key is under “ ” On status.

Yes = > 3
No = > Please check the Power key to start power and check whether the exception is
removed.
3. Check whether the fuse of power supply is burned out.
If yes, change fuse. Detailed steps:
1. Use a screwdriver to push and turn the fuse box on the rear board of the power
supply, refer to the below picture. After the fuse box is opened, you can see the
fuse in it. Please replace with a fuse of the same specification.

2. If the fuse is fused, please change fuse of same specification based on machine
model. See the table blow for matching information of fuse and machine model.
Fuse specification list
Model Fuse Sepcification
(110/220VAC)
IT6512 15A 250V
IT6513 15A 250V
IT6512A 15A 250V
IT6513A 15A 250V
IT6502D 15A 250V

3. When install, use a screwdriver to push and turn the fuse box. Refer to the picture
below.

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2.7 Output Checkout

The following procedures check to ensure that the power supply develops its rated outputs
and properly responds to operation from the front board.

Voltage Output Checkout

The following steps verify basic voltage functions without load.
1. Turn on the power supply
2. Set the ouput current (≥0.1A)
3. Open the ouput
Press on/off button,the CV indicator lamp will be lit.
4. Open the Meter button
5. Set the ouput voltage
Set different voltage and check whether the VFD display voltage is approximate to the
setting voltage.
6. Ensure the output voltage can be adjusted from 0V to full rated value

Output current checkout

The following steps check basic current functions with a short across the power supply’s
output
1. Turn on the power supply.
2. Disable the output
Press On/Off key to ensure that the output is disabled.
3. Connect a short across (+) and (-) output terminals with an insulated test lead.
Use a wire size sufficient to handle the maximum current.
4. Enable the output and open the Meter function button
To ensure the CC indicator lamp is lit
5. Adjust the current
Set different current values and check whether the voltage display is approximate to
0V,the display current value is approximate to the setting value
6. Ensure that the current can be adjusted from zero to the full rated value.
7. Turn off the power supply and remove the short wire from the output terminals.
The wires with closure discharge over 10 A should be used.

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Chapter3 Function and Features

This chapter describes in detail the use of the front-panel keys and shows how they are
used to accomplish power supply operation.
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
 Local mode/Remote mode
 Setting voltage
 Setting current
 On/off
 Actual value display/setting value dislay
 Adjustment of current/voltage/power
 Save operation
 Trigger operation
 Menu operation
 Protection function
 Setting rising time and fall time of voltage
 Keylock function
 Functions of rear terminals
 Anolog interfaces

3.1 Local/Remote
You can switch from remote mode to local mode by press + buttons.
When you turn on the unit,it will default in local mode and all buttons are available.That’s
to say,in remote mode,the front board buttons can not be used.The two operating mode can
be switched through PC.When the operating mode is changed,all the output parameters
will not be effected.

3.2 Setting voltage

The constant voltage range is from 0V to the maximum voltage value. It is very easy for
you to set the constant voltage output. You have 3 solutions to set the constant voltage
value.And when you press V-set ,this button will be lit.
 directly input through number keys

Input the value you want to set and then please press or button to
confirm.
 using knob to set value
Press V-set button
Press button(coarse adjustment,change the value in integer bit) or
button(fine adjustment,change the value in decimal bit),and then rotate the
knob to set the value
 using left and right direction key to set value

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Press V-set button

Press button(coarse adjustment,change the value in integer bit) or
button(fine adjustment,change the value in decimal bit),and then through left
and right keys to adjust the cursor location,press ▲and ▼ to set the voltage value

3.3 Setting current

The constant current range is from 0A to the maximum current value. It is very easy for
you to set the constant current output. You have 3 solutions to set the constant current
value.And when you press I-set ,this button will be lit.
 directly input through number keys

Input the value you want to set and then please press or button to
confirm.
 using knob to set value
Press I-set button
Press button (coarse adjustment,change the value in integer bit) or
button(fine adjustment,change the value in decimal bit),and then rotate the
knob to set the value
 using left and right direction key to set value
Press I-set button
Press button (coarse adjustment,change the value in integer bit) or
button(fine adjustment,change the value in decimal bit),and then through left
and right keys to adjust the cursor location,press ▲and ▼ to set the current value

3.4 On/off button

On/Off button is used to control the output state of power supply. If On/Off button
is lit,this represents output is open.And in on mode,the indicator lamp(CC/CV) will be lit.
Note:please ensure that the DC source and product under test have been connected well
before you press On/Off button.

NOTE
Make sure you have connected power supply and the test unit well, then press On/Off button. If
there is no voltage output, you should first check the voltage and current set.

3.5 Setting value/Actual value

Meter button is used to switch the display between actual value and setting
value.When Meter button is lit,this represents that VFD board display is actual
value.Reversely,if Meter button is dark,VFD board display is corresponding to setting
value.

3.6 Voltage and current adjustment

Power supply’s output voltage and Electronic load’s resistance determine the output

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current.Only when the actual current value is lower than the setting current value,can the
power supply works in CV mode.And the CV indicator lamp will be lit.
If the actual current value is limited by the setting current value or rated current,then
IT6512 will change to CC mode.And the CC indicator lamp will be lit.

3.7 Save operation

IT6512 can enable you to save some often used parameters in nonvolatile memory up to
100sets.So that you can recall the parameters quickly.The following ways can help you
achieve the save and recall operations:by pressing composite button + Recall
(Save) button or through command *SAV,*RCL.Save operation should work in with
GROUP.Each GROUP can save 10sets,IT6512 includes 10 GROUP from 0-9.
Save parameters include setting voltage and setting current
Save method:

Using composite button + Recall +number keys 1…9,and then pressing

Enter button to save the preset value into specified memory region.

Using Recall button +number keys 1-9,and then pressing Enter button to recall the
saved parameters from specified memory region.

3.8 Trigger operation

Please select the trigger mode in the menu setup before you start a trigger operation.
Before you want to run a list sequence file,please provide a trigger signal by press
composited button + Enter (trigger).During the list file running,the button
Enter (trigger) will be alight.

3.9 Menu Operation

Press + (Menu) to enter the menu function.View the meun in VFD,and use
right and left direction key or knob to scroll through the complete menu list as following.If
press Enter button,you could get the selected menu function.Press back to the
previous menu selection page.

Menu of IT6512 and IT6513

SYSTEM MENU System menu
Initialize Initialize the system
POWER-ON
Power On PARAMENT Set power on parameters
Rst(Def) Restore to factory defaults
SYSTEM Sav0 Remain last shutdown parameters
Trigger TRIGGER SOURCE Set the trigger mode
Manual(Def) Manual trigger
Bus Bus trigger
Work with recall button to recall 100sets saved
Memory MEMORY parameters

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Group = 0 0:represents 1-10sets；

1:represents:11-20sets,
by parity of reasoning
Buzzer BUZZER STATE Set the buzzer function
On(Def) enable the buzzer function
Off disable the buzzer function
Communication COMMUNICATION Select the communication interface
RS232(Def) Select RS232 communication interface
4800, 8, None parity 1 , Addr...
9600 Odd parity (0~31)
19200 Even parity
38400
57600
115200
USB Select USB communication interface
GPIB Select GPIB communication interface
Addr= 0 set the communication address
RS485 Select RS485 communication interface
4800, 8, None parity, 1 , Addr...
9600 Odd parity (0~31)
19200 Even parity
38400
57600
115200
RETURN METER Enables automatic delay to switch display
ReturnMeter from setting to measured value (meter).
Off(Def) Automatically Return Meter function
disabled.

Delay The function of Automatically return meter

after 5s enabled.

P-On Output Set the output status of power supply power

on
P-Out
Off(Def) After power on, the power supply output
status will be Off.

Last The output status of power supply will be

same as last output status before power off.

Sense-Protect Sense Protect

Enable sense protection function

Enable
Disable sense protection function

Enables dummy load to increase speed of

Disable(Def)
voltage fall time.

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CONFIG MENU Configuration Menu

Load Setup Enables the dummy load.
Load
Automatically Return Meter function
disabled.
Off
The function of Automatically return meter
after 5s enabled.
On
Ext-Ctrl Ext-Ctrl Setup Ext-Ctrl mode and related parameter setting
10v-M
5v-M 10V/5V monitoring mode options
10V/10K-P
5V/5K-P 10V/10K or 5V/5K setting mode selection
V-P
R-P Voltage(resistance)setting mode selection
Off
On Disable this function
CONFIG
Limit Voltage Range Set the range of voltage.
Vmin= 1.000V Minimum voltage setting
Vmax= 80.000V Maximum voltage setting
Online
Online Online Setup connection mode
Parallel Parallel/Series connection, press up/down key to
Series select.
Master
Slave Act as master/slave, press up/down key to select.
Mount… When as master, it will display “Mount…” (need
to set the count of slave) ; when as slave, it will
display “Addr…”(need to set the address of
Addr… instrument, range is 0 to 31)
Off
On Disable/Enable this function
OCP OCP Setup Set the status of OCP
Off Disable over current protection function
On Enable over current protection function
LIST LIST MENU List Menu
Off Quit list mode
Recall RECALL LIST Recall the list file
Select the list file
Recall List File= 1 number
Func. EditList Edit list operation
EditSeq Edit sequence operation
DIN40839 DIN40839 Evaluation of automobile starting waveform
12V
24V Select the 12V or 24V system
Off Enable/Disable DIN40839 function

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On
simulate the waveform to verify the
anti-interference performance of the automotive
ISO16750-2 ISO16750-2 profile electronics’ products.
This test simulates the effect
Short voltage when a conventional fuse
Short voltage drop drop element melts in another circuit
12V
24V Select 12V or 24V waveform
Off Enable or Disable the Short
On voltage drop function.
This test verifies the reset
behaviour of the DUT at
different voltage drops. This test
Profile for the reset Profile for the is applicable to equipment
test reset test with reset function
The minmum supply voltage
Usmin… Usmin
Off
On Enable/Disable this function
This test verifies the behaviour of a DUT during
Starting profile and after cranking.
12V
24V Select 12V or 24V test system
Set the
levels/voltages/duration of
1 starting profile
Repeat Set the cycle times(1-100)
Set the delay time
Delay (0.01s-100.00s)
Off
On Enable/Disable this function
Power Info… Product information
Model:IT65XX model, software version, SN
Ver:1.00-1.00
INFO
SN:0123456789AF
No Information Reserved for calibration information
Exit Menu Quit menu operation

IT6512A/IT6513A/IT6502D
System menu
Initialize Initialize the system
Power On Set power on parameters
Rst(Def) Restore to factory defaults
DEVICE
SYSTEM Sav0 Remian last shutdown parameters
MENU
Manual(Def) Manual trigger
Trigger
Bus Bus trigger
Work with recall button to recall 100sets
Memory Memory saved parameters

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0:represents 1-10sets；
1:represents:11-20sets,
Group = 0 by parity of reasoning
On(Def) enable the buzzer function
Buzzer Off disable the buzzer function
Communication Select the communication interface
RS232(Def) Select RS232 communication interface
4800, 8, None parity 1 , Addr...
9600 Odd parity (0~31)
19200 Even parity
38400
57600
115200

USB Select USB communication interface

GPIB Select GPIB communication interface
Addr= 0 set the communication address
RS485 Select RS485 communication interface
4800, 8, None parity, 1 , Addr...
9600 Odd parity (0~31)
19200 Even parity
38400
57600
115200

Enables automatic delay to switch

ReturnMeter display from setting to measured value
(meter).
OFF Return Meter function disabled.

Delay Enables return meter function

P-On output Power whether power supply was on

P-Out
Off(def) After power on,the instrument will be in
the off state.

Last If output was on prior to turning the

power off,the ON state will be resumed
after power on.

Enable(Def) Enable sense protection function

Sense-Protect
Disable Disable sense protection function

Enables dummy load to increase speed of

Load Load setup
voltage fall time.
Off Disables the dummy load (default).
Config
On Enables the dummy load.

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10v-M 10V/5V monitoring mode options

10V/10K-P 10V/10K or 5V/5K setting mode selection
Ext-Ctrl mode and
V-P Voltage(resistance)setting mode selection
related parameter
setting Off Disable this function
Vmin= 1.000V Minmum voltage setting
Limit Vmax=
80.000V Maximum voltage setting
Parallel Parallel connection
Series Series connection
Master Act as a master
Online
connection mode Slave Act as a slave
Addr… Address
Off Disable this function
On Enable this function
OCP Off Disable over current protection function
On Enable over current protection function

INFO Model:IT6512
informati Ver:1.00-1.00
on about SN:0123456789AF model,software version,SN
this
machine No Information Reserved for calibration information
Exit Menu Quit menu operation

Note

press + (Menu) to view the menu items,press to quit menu

operation.Besides,press button can enable you quit the function operation state.

Output voltage set (>Vmax,Vmin)

The voltage can be set between 0A and rated voltage.Pressing + (Menu) to
entry into Config item,and then using knob or direction keys to select Vmin option under
Limit item.Press Enter button,then set the minmum voltage.After pressing Enter
button,you could set the maximum voltage.After the setting operation,the voltage can only
be adjusted within the limitation of Vmin and Vmax.
Default Vmax value is the rated voltage,and Vmin is 0V.

Communication Set(>Communication )
Under this item,you can set the concrete communication mode.This unit has provided
multiple communication interfaces:RS232/USB/GPIB/RS485.Of which,the GPIB are
addressable from 0-31.The baudrate options of RS232 are
4800,9600,19200,38400,57600,11.52K.Data bit is 8bits.Parity bit has three
options:NONE,ODD,EVEN.Please ensure the configuration consistency between our
instrunment and PC,so that you could have a successful communication.

Key Sound Set(>Buzzer)

This item can set the buzzer state.On option indicates that when you push buttons,the
buzzer will sound.OFF option indicates that the buzzer function is disabled.Factory

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default is On option.

Trigger Mode (>Trigger)

This item is used to set the trigger source,to be Manual tigger mode or Bus trigger mode.It
often be used to provide a trigger signal for a list operation.In Manual option,press
+ Enter (Trigger) could generate a trigger signal.If in BUS option,this indicates
in BUS trigger mode.Factory default is Manual option.

Save Group Operation (Memory)

Power source can save 100sets parameters in nonvolatile memory by the save group
setting.This operation provides the customer with a convenient and quick save/recall using
condition.

GRP0:save(recall) power source parameters in 0-9 sets.Press + Recall

(Save)+0-9 numeric keys( Recall +0-9 numeric keys to recall the parameters)

GRP1:save(recall) parameters in 10th -19th sets.Press + Recall

(save)+numbers1-9 to save the parameters( Recall +numbers1-9 to recall
parameters).Under this condition,number “1” represents to save or recall the 10th
parameters.Number “2” represents to save or recall the eleventh parameter.GRP2-GRP9
can be understanded in the same manner.

Initialize setting (> Initialize )

This item can enable all setup of the menu to factory default.Press to confirm.

Configure Power-On State(>Power-on)

The initial power-On state of the power supply can be configured by following the steps
below:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Power-On and press enter.
2. There are two options:
Rst(Def) – Factory Default.
Sav0 – Settings before last power up.
3. Select the settings you want during power up, and press enter to save changes.
4. To exit the menu at any time, press esc button twice.

Return to Meter state(> Return Meter)

This option allows users to enable an internal fixed timer delay (5 seconds) for the power
supply to automatically switch from setting display to measured display. When enabled, if
the power supply output state is ON (enabled) and if the display shows setting voltage and
current, it will automatically switch to measured voltage and current display after 5
seconds. The backlight of the Meter button will also be lit. In this state, pushing Meter
button again to toggle back to setting display will reset the 5-second timer again before the
supply changes back to measured display.

Load Setup Option (<Load)

The power supply has an internal dummy load that can be enabled to increase the speed of

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the voltage fall time for high speed test applications. The effectiveness of this function is
dependent on the DUT (device under test) and may or may not be useful for some
applications.
This feature should only be used with caution, as it is not designed for all applications.
DO NOT enable this function for applications such as connecting devices for battery
charging or powering electric motors. All other applications that may behave similarly as a
load should NOT use this function. This function is disabled by default.

List Operation(>List )
Please preset the trigger mode before you run a list file.

Press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup.Then press up and down buttons
to select item >System,press Enter to confirm.After that,press up and down buttons to
select >Trigger item to set the trigger mode,and press enter to confirm.
Operation steps
1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup

2. VFD display SYSTEM,press to select LIST,press Enter to confirm

3. VFD display OFF,press to select EDITLIST item,press Enter to confirm

4. VFD display File Name xx---,input the sequence file name(1---10) to be edited
5. VFD display List Power = xxxxxW----,input the maximum power value
6. VFD display List Repeat = xxxxx----,input the repeat running times(1---65535) of
LIST file
7. VFD display Active Seq:0987654321 ----select the sequence name to be linked in
one LIST file.After you select the sequence number,then according number will
change to “Y”
8. VFD display Seq n Repeat:xxxxx----,set the repeat runing times of the linked
sequence n(1---65535)

9. Save list to File?----,press or to finish the edit operation

Sequence Operation(>Seq )
Please preset the trigger mode before you edit a sequence file

Press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup.Then press up and down buttons
to select item >System,press Enter to confirm.After that,press up and down buttons to
select >Trigger item to set the trigger mode,and press enter to confirm.
You could edit various kinds of sequence with variable ouput by setting up every step’s
parameters.The parameters includes step-voltage,step-current,step-time and time
unit.Besides the fomer parameters,you should also edit whether continue to the next
step,repeat times and whether to save the file.After you finish the sequence file edition,if
the instrument receives a trigger signal,the sequence file will begin to run until finishing
the sequence, or receive another trigger signal.The following will take a three sequence
file to be an example:
Operation Steps:

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1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup

2. VFD display SYSTEM,press to select LIST,press Enter to confirm

3. VFD display OFF,press to select EDITSeq,press Enter to confirm.

4. VFD display Seq Name: xx,input the sequence name to be edited (1-10)
5. VFD display Active Step:0987654321, activate the sequence steps,when step is
activated, according number will change to “Y”(for example:select step 1)
6. VFD display Seq Step n Voltage = xxxxxV,set the voltage of activated sequence
step(for example:3V)
7. VFD display Seq Seq n Current = xxxxxA,set the current of activated sequence
step(for example:1A)
8. VFD display Seq Step n Width = xxxxxms,set the duration of time of the activated
step(0.1s--24h),(for example:3000ms)
9. VFD display Seq Step n Slope= xxxxxms.Set the voltage rising time of the activated
step(0-65535),for example:30ms
10. VFD display Active Step:0987654321,input step number,for example:2
11. VFD display Seq Step n Voltage= xxxxxV,set the voltage of activated sequence
step(for example:5V)
12. VFD display Seq Step n Current= xxxxxA, set the current of activated sequence step
n(for example:4A)
13. VFD display Seq Step n Width= xxxxxms.for example 3000ms
14. VFD display Seq Step n Slope= xxxxxms,for example 30ms
15. VFD display Active Step:0987654321,for example 3
16. VFD display Seq Step n Voltage= xxxxxV,for example 7V
17. VFD display Seq Step n Current= xxxxxA,for example 8A
18. VFD display Seq Step n Width= xxxxxms,for example 3000ms
19. VFD display Seq Step n Slope= xxxxxms,for example 30ms

20. VFD display Save Seq To File?----Press or button to finish the edition
Trigger the sequence file:

1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup

2. VFD display SYSTEM,press to select LIST,press Enter to confirm

3. VFD display OFF,press to select CALLSeq,press Enter to confirm

4. Press + (Trigger) button to give a trigger signal

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DIN40839 (Specialized function for model IT6512/6513)

IT6512/IT6513 models have built in DIN40839 waveform.This test verifies the behaviour
of a DUT during and after cranking.

Note
When recall the DIN40839 waveform, user need to enable the internal dummy load function at first. To
ensure the DIN40839 waveform is excellent.
DIN40839 for 12V system:
Step Voltage (V) Current(A) Width(mS) Slope(mS)
1 4.5 60 15 5
2 6 60 2000 5
3 12 60 10

DIN40839 for 24V system:

Steps Voltage (V) Current(A) Width(mS) Slope(mS)
1 8V 60 50 10
2 12 60 2000 5
3 24V 60 10

How to recall “DIN40839 waveform” from menu (take 12V system as a example):
1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu operation

2. VFD displays SYSTEM CONFIG FUNC. INFO, Press to select FUNC. Press
Enter to confirm,then select DIN40839,press Enter to confirm

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3. Press or to select 12V system,press Enter to confirm.

4. Press to select Off/On,press or to select On,press Enter to confirm.The

Trig indicator lamp will be lit and display on the VFD.

5. Press to quit menu operation

6. VFD will display DIN40839 in the lower right corner
7. Press On/Off ,turn on the output

8. press + Enter (Trigger)to generate a trigger signal.The DC source will

output DIN40839 waveform.

ISO16750-2 (Specialized function for model IT6512/6513)

IT6512/IT6513 models has built-in ISO16720-2 waveforms.To verify the anti-interference
performance of the automotive electronics’ products.

1* Short voltage drop

This test simulates the effect when a conventional fuse element melts in another circuit.
Apply the test pulse (see Figures below) simultaneously to all relevant inputs (connections)
of the DUT. The rise time and fall time shall be not more than 10 ms.

12V system:

24V system:

How to recall “Short voltage drop” waveform from menu (take 12V system as a example):
1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu operation

2. VFD displays SYSTEM CONFIG FUNC. INFO, Press to select FUNC. Press

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Enter to confirm,then select ISO16750-2,press Enter to confirm

3. Press or to select Short voltage drop,press Enter to confirm.

4. Press or to select 12V system,press Enter to confirm.

5. Press to select Off/On,press or to select On,press Enter to confirm.The

Trig indicating lamp will be lit and display on the VFD.

6. Press to quit menu operation

7. VFD will display Short voltage drop in the lower right corner
8. Press On/Off ,turn on the output

9. press + Enter (Trigger)to generate a trigger signal.The DC source will

output Short voltage drop waveform.

Note
Please make sure the trigger source is selected in MANUAL item in above operations(refer to step
9th).And user need to turn on the internal dummy load to speed up the falling time during
ISO16750-2/DIN40839 waveform operations.

2* Profile for the reset test

This test verifies the reset behaviour of the DUT at different voltage drops. This test is
applicable to equipment with reset function, e.g. equipment containing microcontroller.
Apply the test pulse simultaneously in figure below to all relevant inputs (connections)
and check the reset behaviour of the DUT.Decrease the supply voltage by 5 % from the
minimum supply voltage, USmin, to 0,95USmin. Hold this voltage for 5 s. Raise the
voltage to USmin. Hold USmin for at least 10 s and perform a functional test. Then
decrease the voltage to 0,9USmin. Continue with steps of 5 % of USmin, as shown in
Figure 6, until the lower value has reached 0 V. Then raise the voltage to USmin again.

How to recall “Profile for the reset test” waveform from menu (take 12V system as a example):
1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu operation

2. VFD displays SYSTEM CONFIG FUNC. INFO, Press to select FUNC. Press
Enter to confirm,then select ISO16750-2,press Enter to confirm

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3. Press or to select Profile for the reset test,press Enter to confirm.

4. VFD display Usmin…,press Enter to confirm.VFD will display Usmin=
12.000V,user can select the Usmin level.

5. Press to select Off/On,press or to select On,press Enter to confirm.The

Trig indicating lamp will be lit and display on the VFD.

6. Press to quit menu operation

7. VFD will display Profile for the reset in the lower right corner
8. Press On/Off ,turn on the output

9. press + Enter (Trigger)to generate a trigger signal.The DC source will

output Short voltage drop waveform.

3* Starting profile
This test verifies the behaviour of a DUT during and after cranking.
Apply the starting profile ten times, as specified in Figure and Table below simultaneously
to all relevant inputs (connections) of the DUT. A break of 1 s to 2 s between the starting
cycles is recommended.One or more profiles as described in Tables 3 and 4 shall be
chosen in accordance with the application.

af= 2HZ

Standards for 12V system:

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Standards for 24V system:

How to recall “Starting Profile” waveform from menu (take 12V system as a example):
1. Press + (Menu) to enter the menu operations

2. VFD displays SYSTEM CONFIG FUNC. INFO,Press to select FUNC.Press

Enter to confirm,then press to select ISO16750-2,press Enter to confirm.

3. press or to select Starting profile,press Enter to confirm.

4. Press or to select 12V/24V；

5. Press to select level (12V: 1-4) / (24V:1-3) ；

6. Press to select Repeat,press Enter to confirm,”Count= 1” item is used to set the

cycle times (1-100) ,press Enter to confirm.

7. Press to select Delay,set delay time,press Enter to confirm,Delay=

0.01.Adjustable delay time range is 0.01s-100.00s.

8. Press to select ON,press Enter to confirm.The Trig indicator lamp will be lit
and display on the VFD.

9. Press to quit menu operations.

10. VFD will display Starting profile in the lower right corner.
11. Press On/Off button to turn on the output.

12. Press + Enter (Trigger)to generate a trigger signal.The Starting profile will
output as standard.

3.10 Protection Function

IT6512 has provided with OVP,OCP,OPP,OTP functions.

You could set the over voltage protection value by press button.Many reasons could
cause a over voltage error.For example, caused by internal defect,misoperation,or too high

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external voltage.Once the power supply is over voltage protected,will the output be shut
down at once,and “OVP” indicator lamp will be lit.
One superior function of IT6512 is that it can enable you to set the protection delay
time(Tovpdly) within the range of 1~600ms.
Please avoid inputing a external voltage higher than 120% rated value of IT6512,or the
instrument will be damaged.
When the power source is in OVP state,you should check the external cause firstly.When
the external factors are excluded,please press ON/OFF button.Then the unit could have a
output voltage again.If in remote control mode,you should clear the OVP state,then could
you open the output by OUTP ON command.
About OPP:IT6512 will be over power protected if the actual power is higher than Pmax
which we set in the menu.

3.11 Rising time and Fall time setup

Press + (Slope),VFD will display Trise = xxxms.Set the rising time

through numeric keys,knob▲▼buttons.Press

or or button to
confirm,simultaneously it will enter the fall time setup page Tfall= xxxms.Setting way are
the same with rising time.The time range is 1ms---24h.

3.12 Key Lock Function

+ (Lock) button can enable you to lock the front board buttons,then VFD will
display “*”.In keylock mode,all buttons will not work except ON/OFF,Meter and
buttons.Re-press + On/Off (Lock) button will release the keylock
function.

3.13 Connection and Setup

Connecting multiple power supplies in parallel or in series can increase the overall current
output or voltage output respectively. For this configuration to function properly, there are
several items that must be set up first. Follow the instructions in this section carefully for
setup.

Connection
Determine the total number of power supplies that you want to connect in parallel or series.
Disable the output of the power supplies and power OFF the power supplies.

 For safety, always turn OFF the power supplies before connecting or
disconnecting wires to the output terminal.
 In this solution, up to 3 instruments can be connected in parallel or in series.

 For parallel connection:

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Connect each power supplies’ positive (+) terminals together. Do the same for the negative
(-) terminals.
 For series connection:
Connect one power supply’s positive (+) terminal to the negative (-) terminal of another.
Do the same for all the power supplies.
Then, connect all of the power supplies’ Pin 1 of the RS-485 interface together. Do the
same for Pin 5.
Below illustrates the connection diagram for parallel connection.

Note
Be sure to use wires that can support the amount of output current that you want to output from the power
supplies. Refer to “2.2 Output Connetction” for details.

Master/Slave Setup
Only one power supply has to be configured as a Master. The rest must be configured as
Slave. Up to 3 units can be configured in total.

Note
Configure Slave power supplies FIRST, and configure the Master power supply LAST. For remote or
front board operation, only control the Master power supply.

Master/Slave Configuration
After physically connecting the power supplies for parallel or series operation, power ON
the power supplies and follow the steps below to configure a power supply as a master or

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slave.
1. From the CONFIG menu, select Online and press enter.The following will display:

2. While Parallel or Series is flashing, use keys to toggle between the two options. Set to
Parallel for parallel connection and Series for series connection.

3. Press the key to select Slave or Master. Use the keys to select between the two options.
Select Master to set the power supply as a master, or select Slave to set the power
supply as a slave. Always set the Slave supplies first and Master supply last.

4. Press the key to select Addr…. Press Enter button and the display will prompt to enter
an address. Use the numeric keypad to enter an Address, which must be different than
all other power supplies that you want to connect together in parallel. Enter any
number between 0 – 31.
5. Press Enter button to save the changes.
6. Exit the menu by pressing Esc button several times.

3.14 Rear terminal functions

If the tested instrument consumes large current, a large voltage drop will be
detected in connection line between tested instrument and power supply terminal.
To ensure measurement accuracy, a remote sense measurement terminal is
provided at load rear board to compensate voltage drop lost in wire.

Vo+,Vo-: output terminals,the same with the rear board output terminals
Vs+,Vs-: remote sense terminal,when using the remote sense function,please cut
off the connection between Vo+ and Vs+,so will the line between Vo- and Vs-
terminals.Then extending lines from Vs+ to the positive terminal of undertested
product and line from Vs- to the negative terminal of undertested product.

Use local sense:

Local sense doesn’t compensate the voltage drop on the connection wire, the operation is:
1. Connect the Vo+ and Vs+ , Vo- and Vs- for short circuit using the short clips on the
back panel of the instrument or electric wire, illustrated below.

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Note
DO not disconnect the wires if remote sense is not used. Doing so will cause erratic behavior and may
damage the power supply under certain conditions
2. Connect the the positive and negative terminals of the front board to the device under
test.

Use remote sense:

Disconnect the wires between “+, -”pins if you want to use remote sense function.Then
lead a wire from S+, S- pins and connect to the under test objects.
1. Disconnect the wires/short clips between Vo+ and Vs+, Vo- and Vs-.
2. Connect the S+ to the DUT’s positive (+) terminal, and connect the S- to the
DUT’s negative (-) terminal.
3. Connect wires from Vo+ , Vo- to the device under test.

Vo+ Vs+ Vs- Vo-

NOTE
In order to ensure the stability of the system, using armored twisted pair cable between the remote
sense terminal of IT6500 and load.
Please note that the positive and negative polarity when wiring, otherwise it will damage the
instrument!

3.15 Analogue Interface

IT6500 series power supply have a DB25 analog interface.It can enable you to control
0-100% voltage and 0-100% current with a adjustable voltage or resistance. Besides, you
could also monitor the output voltage and current with a 0-10V or 0-5V voltage.
This function has several modes:
 10v-M 5v-M, used for selecting the 10V/5V monitoring mode
 10v/10k-P 5v/5k-P, used for selecting the 10V/10K or 5V/5K setting mode
 V-P R-P, used for selecting the voltage/resistance setting mode
 On Off, used for switching on/off the analog quantity interface function

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The above parameters can be selected through the configuration menu. Press the
+ (Menu) to enter the menu. Press the Right Key to select CONFIG and press
to enter the configuration menu; press the Right Key to select the Ext-Ctrl and
press to enter the configuration of external analog quantity parameters.
When setting every item, please coordinate the Up/Down Key for selection.
For example, if 0-10V external analog is applied for control and internal 5V voltage is
adopted for monitoring the front board output, slections will be made as below:
5v-M 10v/10k-P V-P On
After selecting the Ext-Ctrl as “On”, exit the Menu. At this time, the Rear indicator on the
VFD status bar will be lighted on and the right corner will display “Analog”.

DB-25

Pin Name Instruction

Pin 1 and Pin DGND Used for controlling the ON/OFF of the power supply.
14 EXT ON When Pin 1 is connected to Pin 14, the power supply
supports the output disable function; in case of high level,
the output is controlled by On/Off; in case of low level, the
output is disabled. This function is invalid under on-line
status.
Pin 15 Shut Off Used for switching off the function under emergency
status (in normal circumstances, the pin is not used).
Pin 16 Power OK Used for indicating whether the power output is normal; if
so, output 5V; in case of power supply failure, output 0V.
Pin 18 and CV_CC+ The output between these two pins is used for indicating
Pin 19 CV_CC- the working status of power supply; under CV mode, the
output between these two pins is 5V; and under CC mode,
- 5V.
Pin 20 Voltage Output voltage of analog quantity control:
Program In setting the V-PRG and 10v/10k-P, the input analog
(Voltage quantity range should be 0-10V voltage, and the regulated
setting) output voltage should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the V-PRG and 5v/5k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-5V voltage, and the regulated
output voltage should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the R-PRG and 10v/10k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-10K resistance, and the
regulated output voltage should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the R-PRG and 5v/5k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-5K resistance, and the
regulated output voltage should be from 0 to full range;

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Pin 21 REF_10V The 10V reference voltage output by the power supply can
be connected to a resistance subdivision for analog
quantity control.
Pin 22 Current Output current of analog quantity control:
Program In setting the V-PRG and 10v/10k-P, the input analog
(Current quantity range should be 0-10V voltage, and the regulated
Setting) output current should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the V-PRG and 5v/5k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-5V voltage, and the regulated
output current should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the R-PRG and 10v/10k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-10K resistance, and the
regulated output current should be from 0 to full range;
In setting the R-PRG and 5v/5k-P, the input analog
quantity range should be 0-5K resistance, and the
regulated output current should be from 0 to full range;
Pin 23 Voltage The actual value from monitoring is the corresponding
Monitor monitor voltage value. For example, when the analog
(Voltage quantity voltage is 10V, IT6512A control voltage 0~80V
monitoring) and the IT6512A output voltage 20V, this pin will output
2.5V voltage. Similarly, when the analog quantity voltage
is 5V, control voltage 0~80V and the IT6512A output
voltage 20V, this pin will output 1.25V voltage.
Pin 24 Current The actual value from monitoring is the corresponding
Monitor monitor voltage value. For example, when the analog
(Current quantity voltage is 10V, IT6512A control current 0~60A
monitoring) and the IT6512A output current 6A, this pin will output 1V
voltage. Similarly, when the analog quantity voltage is 5V,
control current 0~60A and the IT6512A output voltage 6A,
this pin will output 0.5V voltage.
Pins 8, 9, 10, Connection Ground wires for analog quantity interfaces (including Pin
11, 12 and 13 to AGND 20 VPRG, Pin 21 REF_10V, Pin 22 IPRG, Pin 23 VMON,
Pin 24 IMON).
Pins 1, 2, 3, 4 Internal Ground wires for Pin 14 EXT ON, Pin 15 SHUT OFF and
connection Pin 16 POWER OK.
to DGND

Voltage setting (Voltage Program)

This function enables change of voltage output through external analog signal by
connecting external DC voltage (under voltage mode) or an external resistor (under
resistor mode) to Pin 20. To enable this function, the output control should be under the
external analog control mode. Used for controlling the external voltage range of full-scale
output voltage or the resistor can be selected from 0~10V/0~10KΩ or 0~5V/0~5KΩ. To
switch on the voltage setting, open the MENU (Menu) → CONFIG (Configure) →
Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control). Press the Right Key to select V-P (or R-P). Press the
Up/Down Key to select the voltage mode or resistor mode.
 Voltage Mode
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P V-P off

Under voltage mode, the user can set the voltage output value of power supply through Pin
20.

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 Resistor Mode
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

Pin 20 and Pin 13 (GND wire) can be connected to a resistor for setting the output voltage
value of the power supply.

To set the 10V/10KΩ or 5V/5KΩ external analog setting range, open the MENU (Menu)
→ CONFIG (Configure) → Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control).
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

Press the Right Key to select 5v/5k-P (or 10v/10k-P). Press the Up/Down Key to select
within the full scale scope under 10V/10KΩ or 5V/5KΩ program.

Current Setting (Current Program)

This function enables change of current output through external analog signal by
connecting external DC voltage (under voltage mode) or an external resistor (under
resistor mode) to Pin 22. To enable this function, the output control should be under the
external analog control mode. Used for controlling the external voltage range of full-scale
output voltage or the resistor can be selected from 0~10V/0~10KΩ or 0~5V/0~5KΩ. To
switch on the current setting, open the MENU (Menu) → CONFIG (Configure) →
Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control). Press the Right Key to select V-P (or R-P). Press the
Up/Down Key to select the voltage mode or resistor mode.
 Voltage Mode
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P V-P off

Under the voltage mode, the user can set the voltage output value of the power supply
through Pin 22.

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 Resistor Mode
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

Pin 22 and Pin 13 (GND wire) can be connected to a resistor for setting the output voltage
value of the power supply.

To set the 10V/10KΩ or 5V/5KΩ external analog setting range, open the MENU (Menu)
→ CONFIG (Configure) → Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control).
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

Press the Right Key to select 5v/5k-P (or 10v/10k-P). Press the Up/Down Key to select
within the full scale scope under 10V/10KΩ or 5V/5KΩ program.

Voltage monitoring
This function enables monitoring of voltage output via Pin 23 or the GND pin (i.e., Pin 13),
which can be connected to a digital voltmeter (DVM). To use this function, the output
control should be under the external analog control mode. The output voltage monitoring
range (which reflects the power supply output voltage from zero to full scale) can be
selected from 0-10V or 0-5V. To switch on the monitoring range setting, open the MENU
(Menu) → CONFIG (Configure) → Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control). Press the Right
Key to select 10v-M (or 10v-M). Press the Up/Down Key to select the output voltage
monitoring range (0~10V or 0~5V).
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

The connection setting of digital voltmeter is shown below.

Current monitoring
This function enables monitoring of current output via Pin 24 or the GND pin (i.e., Pin 13),
which can be connected to a digital voltmeter (DVM). To use this function, the output
control should be under the external analog control mode. The output current monitoring
range (which reflects the power supply output current from zero to full scale) can be

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selected from 0-10V or 0-5V. To switch on the monitoring range setting, open the MENU
(Menu) → CONFIG (Configure) → Ext-Ctrl (External Analog Control). Press the Right
Key to select 10v-M (or 10v-M). Press the Up/Down Key to select the output current
monitoring range (0~10V or 0~5V).
OFF

Ext-Ctrl Setup
5v-M 5v/5k-P R-P off

The connection setting of digital voltmeter is shown below.

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Chapter4 Remote Control

IT600 serise power supply have four standard communication
interfaces:RS232,USB,GPIB,RS485. The customer can choose any one according to his
demands.

4.1 RS232 Interface

Using a cable with two COM ports to connect power supply and PC.Then please press
+ (Menu) button to enter the menu to configure the communication
parameters.You could do the secondary development with all SCPI commands.

Note
The setup about RS232 in the program should agree with the configuration in the system set.If you want
to change the communication parameters,please press + (Menu) button to enter the
system set.

RS-232 Data style

RS232 is a 10-bit data with start bit and stop bit.The start bit and stop bit can not be
edited.While you could select the odd parity or even parity under the system set.
Odd or EVEN options have been saved in the nonvolatile memory.

Baudrate
Edit baudrate:press + (Menu) to enter the menu setup,you could select the
baudrate among the following options:
4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200

RS-232 connection
Please use a straight-through RS232 cable with DB-9 interface and connect the RS232
serial port with the controller’s serial port(for example.PC). Form 2-2 give a detailed
description for each pin.
RS-232 pins description
Pin description
1 connectionless
2 TXD,transmit data
3 RXD,receive data
4 connectionless
5 GND
6 connectionless
7 connectionless
8 connectionless
9 connectionless

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RS-232 Troubleshooting:
If you meet some problems when communicating with PC by RS232 interface,please
check the following items:
 Please check the parameters setting
PC and power supply must have the same configuration in the following items:
baudrate, parity bit,data bit and flow control.Please note that power supply has been
configured with a start bit and stop bit(the two values are fixed).
 Check the cable
Ensure you have used the correct communication cable.Please pay attention that some
cable may not have a correct internal wiring even it is with a appropriate DB9
interface.
The RS232 communication cable should have been connected to a correct serial port
of the PC.
Communication Setup
Please ensure the PC and power supply have the same configuration in the following
items.
baudrate: 9600(4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200).You could enter the system
menu to set the baudrate.
Data bit: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity bit: (none, even, odd)
EVEN 8 data bits have even parity
ODD 8 data bits have odd parity
NONE 8 data bits have no parity
Native machine address: (0 ~31, factory default is 0)

Parity= None Start Bit 8 Data Bits Stop Bit

4.2 USB Interface

Use a cable with two USB ports to connect power supply and PC.You can program
through USB interface to achieve all functions of power supply.
The functions of USB488 interface are as follows:
 Interface is 488.2 USB488 interface
 Receive the following request: REN_CONTROL, GO_TO_LOCAL, and
LOCAL_LOCKOUT
 When the interface receives MsgID = TRIGGER USBTMC command,it will
transmit the TRIGGER command to the function layer
The functions of power supply’s USB488 are as follows:
 receive all SCPI commands
 device is SR1 enabled
 device is RL1 enabled
 device is DT1 enabled

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4.3 GPIB Interface

Use a IEEE488 bus to connect GPIB interfaces of power supply and PC.Please ensure that
the screws have been screwed down in order to have a full connection.Then press
+ (Menu) to enter the system menu to set the address.The address range of power
supply is 0-31.After you set the address,please press button to confirm.GPIB
address is saved in nonvolatile memory.

4.4 RS485 Interface

Use a straight-through cable with two RS485 ports to connect power supply and PC.

Press + (Menu) button to enter the system set.Please set the following
parmeters:baudrate,data bit,stop bit,parity bit,native machine address.The setting way is
the same with RS232 setting.
The definition for each pins of RS485:
1. Pin1 is B line of RS485 interfacE
2. Pin5 is B line of RS485 interface
3. The other pins are suspended

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Chapter5 Specification
This chapter will introduce the rated voltage, current, power and many other main
parameters of IT6500 series.

4.1 Main technical parameters

parameters IT6512 IT6513
voltage 0~80V 0-150V
Rated value
current 0~60A 0-30A
( 0 °C - 40 °C)
power 0~1200W 0-1200W
(in remote sense voltage <0.01%+8mV <0.05%+30mV
mode)
Load regulation current ≤0.1%+10mA ≤0.1%+30mA
±(%of*output+offset)
Line regulation voltage <0.02%+2mV <0.02%+20mV
±(%of output+offset) current <0.02%+2mA <0.02%+10mA
voltage 1mV 3mV
Setting resolution
current 1mA 1mA
Readback voltage 1mV 3mV
resolution current 1mA 1mA
Setting accuracy
voltage ≤0.02%+30mV ≤0.05%+30mV
(within twelve
months) (25°C±5°C)
current ≤0.1%+0.1%FS ≤0.2%+0.1%FS
±(%of output+offset)

Readback accuracy voltage ≤0.02%+30mV ≤0.05%+30mV

(25°C±5°C)
≤0.1%+0.1%FS
±(%of output+offset) current ≤0.2%+0.1%FS

Ripple voltage ≤30mVp-p ≤60mVp-p

(20Hz ~20MHz) current ≤20mArms ≤40mArms
Tem coefficient (0 °C ~ voltage 0.02%+30mV <0.02%+30mV
40 °C)
±(%of current ≤0.05%+10mA ≤0.05%+10mA
output+offset)
Readback Tem coefficient voltage 0.02%+30mV <0.02%+30mV
±(%of output+offset) current ≤0.05%+5mA ≤0.05%+5mA

dimension (mm) 415mmW×44mmH×500mmD 415mmW×44mmH×500mmD

weight (Kg) 8.5Kg 8.5Kg

parameters IT6512A
voltage 0~80V
Rated value
current 0~60A
( 0 °C - 40 °C)
power 0~1200W
(in remote sense voltage <0.01%+8mV
mode)
Load regulation current ≤0.1%+10mA
±(%of*output+offset)
Line regulation voltage <0.02%+2mV

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±(%of output+offset) current <0.02%+2mA

voltage 1mV
Setting resolution
current 1mA
Readback voltage 1mV
resolution current 1mA
Setting accuracy
voltage ≤0.02%+30mV
(within twelve
months) (25°C±5°C)
current ≤0.1%+0.1%FS
±(%of output+offset)

Readback accuracy voltage ≤0.02%+30mV

(25°C±5°C)
≤0.1%+0.1%FS
±(%of output+offset) current

Ripple voltage ≤30mVp-p

(20Hz ~20MHz) current ≤20mArms
Tem coefficient (0 °C ~ voltage ≤0.02%+30mV
40 °C)
±(%of current ≤0.05%+10mA
output+offset)
Readback Tem coefficient voltage ≤0.02%+30mV
±(%of output+offset) current ≤0.05%+5mA

dimension (mm) 415mmW×44mmH×500mmD

weight (Kg) 8.5Kg

parameters IT6513A IT6502D

voltage 0~150V 0~80V
Rated value
current 0~30A 0~60A
( 0 °C - 40 °C)
power 0~1200W 0~800W
(in remote voltage <0.05%+30mV <0.01%+8mV
sense mode)
Load
regulation current ≤0.1%+30mA ≤0.1%+10mA
±(%of*output+
offset)
Line regulation voltage <0.02%+20mV ≤0.02%+2mV
±(%of
current <0.02%+10mA <0.02%+2mA
output+offset)
Setting voltage 3mV 1mV
resolution current 1mA 1mA
Readback voltage 1mV 1mV
resolution current 1mA 1mA
Setting
voltage ≤0.05%+30mV ≤0.02%+30mV
accuracy
(within
twelve months)
(25°C±5°C) current ≤0.2%+0.1%FS ≤0.1%+0.1%FS
±(%of
output+offset)
Readback
voltage ≤0.05%+30mV ≤0.02%+30mV
accuracy
(25°C±5°C) current ≤0.2%+0.1%FS ≤0.2%+0.1%FS

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parameters IT6513A IT6502D

±(%of
output+offset)
Ripple voltage ≤60mVp-p ≤30mVp-p
(20Hz ~20MHz) current ≤40mArms ≤20mArms
Tem coefficient voltage ≤0.02%+30mV ≤0.02%+30mV
(0 °C ~ 40 °C)
±(%of current ≤0.05%+10mA ≤0.05%+10mA
output+offset)
Readback Tem voltage ≤0.02%+30mV ≤0.02%+30mV
coefficient
±(%of current ≤0.05%+5mA ≤0.05%+5mA
output+offset)
dimension
415mmW×44mmH×500mmD 415mmW×44mmH×500mmD
(mm)

weight (Kg) 8.5Kg 8.5Kg

4.2 Supplemental characteristics

 State storage capacity
100 sets
 Recommended calibration frequency
once a year
 Cooling style
fans
 Operation Temperature
0 to 40 °C
 Storage Temperature
-20 to 70 °C.
 Environmental Conditions
Designed for indoor use and operated at maximum relative humidity of 95%

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Thank you for purchasing ITECH products.If you have any doubt about this product, please contact us as
follow.
1. Please refer to the CD-ROM of related user’s manual in package.
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3. Select the most convenient contact for further consultation.