UPC Studio provides quick and easy control over the basic functions of a Pacific
Power Source AC Power Source. Presets for 50, 60, and 400Hz are provided for most
common applications. Form, Coupling, Current Limit, Voltage, and Waveforms are all
easily accessed from this single easy to use soft panel.
Waveform Editor for Real World Simulation
Our unique Waveform Editor allows you to simulate virtually any type of waveform
with a Pacific AC Power Source. Improved program control through the use of Output
Sequences allows you to attach waveforms to each Output Sequence ensuring the correct
Waveform is used. The Waveform import feature allows you to use selected Oscilloscope
waveforms to simulate real world applications.
UPC Studio Control Panel
The UPC Control Panel provides quick and easy operation of your AC Power Source.
UPC Studio will automatically determine your AC Power Source’s configuration and
offer the appropriate options installed on your AC Power Source. You can quickly
set up the output of the AC Power Source depending upon your needs and enable the
output for testing with the following controls:
Frequency
• Form (Select Single, Split or Three phase operation if so equipped)
• Coupling (Direct or Transformer if available)
• Phase options for Voltage
• Waveform
• Phase angle (if in Three phase mode)
• Output Impedance (optional)
• Current Limit
• Current Protect (optional)
Metering Screen
Selecting the Metering Screen will display measured output values or the Voltage/Current
output waveforms. If your AC Power Source is equipped with the Harmonics Analysis
and Synthesis (HAS) option, then the measured harmonics may be displayed in graphical
or numerical form. Harmonic limit values can be applied to the graph to compare
the measured values against pre-determined requirements. The limit values are maintained
in a CSV type file. Measured values which exceed limit values are shown in red.
Enhanced Waveform Editor
UPC Studio’s Waveform Editor allows you to view all waveforms stored in your UPC.
With the Waveform Editor almost any waveform may be produced using tools like Freehand
draw, Harmonic and Phase angle values, Ring Waveform wizard, and a wide range of
import features.
The title bar of the waveform editor window shows the location of the waveforms
contained in the window. In the example below, these waveforms are currently loaded
into your UPC.
The waveform editor allows you to import, export, edit, print, or create arbitrary
waveforms. Note that waveform 1 (Sine) is reserved meaning the contents cannot be
changed, however you can edit the Title and Comments for waveform 1.
Output Sequencer
The Output Sequencer allows you to link waveforms to your UPC Programs. When an
Output Sequence is executed UPC Studio quickly compares the waveforms used by the
Sequence with those stored on the UPC. If needed UPC Studio will load any waveforms
used by the Output Sequence into UPC Memory prior to executing.
Transient creation has been simplified by allowing you to program Transient Segments
as a percentage of the Steady State voltage or with a duration defined in cycles
or seconds.
The Transient Graph shows a graphical representation of the transient segments.
Clicking in the graph highlights that segment. The graph shows the values as they
transition from one segment to the next starting with the steady state values.
Utilities
UPC Studio includes the ability to download everything stored on the UPC for backup
or simulation purposes. All calibration factors, waveforms, and UPC Programs can
be downloaded or uploaded from a single file. Once the data has been stored the
UPC file can then be used as a simulation file. The Simulation mode of UPC Studio
allows you to set up Output Sequences and Waveforms offline.