How Do I Configure My NHR 9200 Power Modules for Parallel Operation?

Updated Oct 9, 2024

Environment

System

  • NHR-9200

NOTE:  These instructions only apply if your NHR 9200 is configured for IVI (UDP) communication.

These steps below are to be performed if you need to set up the parallel configuration from the built-in touch panel on the NHR 9200 itself.

1. Exit the Power Panel – on the Power Panel click “More…” then click on “Exit/Shutdown” and then click “Exit”.

2. Lunch System Configurator – on the Windows Taskbar click Start > All Programs > NH Research > System Configurator.
 
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3. Create a new Config File – click File > Save AS… then type in a new name and click “Save”. This will preserve the original Config file for future use.

4. Click “Yes” to make this file as default.

5. Select and right click on DC PM 1 and select “Configure”.
 
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6. You will see the following screen displaying the Module IP address and MAC address. Click “Edit Parallel Config”.
 
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7. You will see the following screen displaying DC PM 2 and DC PM 3.
 
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8. Select both or the desired DC Power Module to be added in parallel with DC PM 1.

9. Click Add to add the selected Power Module to the list.
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10. Click OK to complete the process.

11. You should see the following screen displaying only one Power Module with three times the power capability.
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12. Click OK to close the System Configurator.

13. Double click on the Power Panel icon on the desktop to launch the DC Power Panel.

14. At this point the software parallel is completed, to be able to use the system in the new configuration user must connect all Power Modules outputs to the UUT and all interlock switches must be in place.

Parallel Connection Diagram:
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Note:
Sync Cable (Telephone cable) usage when using 92xx’s in parallel ….

If the system is using UDP (Not Enerchron), the cable is NOT 100% required Unless:
1. High precision requirements of the setpoint edges (<2mS)
2. Using waveform capture
 
If the system is using Enerchron, the cable is NOT 100% required Unless:
1. High precision requirements of the edges (<2mS)