IviACPwr Terminology
This help file uses the following terms and acronyms that are specific to the IviACPwr class.
Constant current mode—The AC power source is in the constant current mode when the output current reaches the current limit value before the output voltage reaches the voltage level value. In the constant current mode, the power source output current remains constant at the current limit value and the output voltage can vary based on the load.
Current limit—Sets the maximum allowable current the AC power source will deliver. The user configures the current limit with the Current Limit property.
Constant voltage mode—The AC power source is in the constant voltage mode when the output voltage reaches the voltage level value before the output current reaches the current limit value. In the constant voltage mode, the power source output voltage remains constant at the voltage Level value and the output current can vary based on the load.
Frequency—The frequency of the output AC voltage waveform of the AC power source. The user configures the frequency with the Frequency property.
Frequency range capabilities—Returns the minimum and maximum frequency supported by a particular frequency range.
Frequency range—Specifies the output frequency range. AC power sources may support multiple frequency ranges. The user configures the frequency range with the Frequency Range property.
Number of frequency ranges—Returns the number of supported frequency ranges.
Number of phases—Returns the number of physical output phases.
Number of voltage ranges—Returns the number of supported voltage ranges.
Output enabled—Enables/Disables the output contactor/relay of the AC power source. The user configures the output enable with the Output Enabled property.
Protection mode—The AC power source is in a protection mode when the output is disabled by the power source due to a voltage or current protection condition. Protection mode is intended to protect the load from over or under voltage or over current.
Voltage level—The RMS AC output voltage of the AC power source. The user configures the voltage level with the Voltage Level property.
Voltage Range—Specifies the output voltage range. AC power sources may support multiple voltage ranges to allow greater output voltage or current. The user configures the voltage range with the Voltage Range property.
Voltage range capabilities—Returns the minimum and maximum voltages supported by a particular voltage range.
Waveform—The waveform the power source uses to generate the output voltage. The user configures the waveform with the Waveform property.