The ReFlex Power (RFP) System Controller (RFPC) provides a single command and status communication port for all power assets (power supplies and loads) within the RFP system. The RFP architecture is essentially a distributed processor system, and the role of the RFPC is command interpreter and redirector, plus manager of module status messages.
The unique features of the RFP system of configurability and extensibility are made possible through the use of the latest in controls technology. An FPGA-based implementation uses VHDL, embedded processor cores for firmware based systems control, ARCnet inter-module communication and LAN system communications.
The LAN network interface conforms to IEEE 802.3 standard, and is certified LXI class C compliant. Network transmission rates up to 100 Mbps conforming to 10 BASE-T and 100 BASE-TX specifications are supported. The RFP Controller (RFPC) module functions under remote control through a host controller. The module serves as a communications portal between the power supply modules and the remote host controller. All aspects of operation can be achieved through use of commands that comply with the requirements of the SCPI Standard 1999 command language.
Additional discrete digital control signals are available for dedicated hardware interface. All connectors for control are accessible on the front panel.
- LXI Ethernet interface
- SRQ functionality embedded in VISA layer
- Operates as instrument or socket connection
- Up to 16 individual sessions simultaneously
- One controller for up to 95 discrete power assets
- Modular
- IVI drivers available
