Base Driver Classes Documentation¶

The drivers represent different types of devices and their functionalities. Below is an overview of the basic functionality included in each of the driver classes. These functions are renamed to make them easier to understand in the LabTest Pro GUI.

Drivers Documentation¶

DER¶

• DER IEEE 1547 - SunSpec Modbus
• DER IEEE 1547 - DNP3
• DER IEEE 1547 - IEEE 2030.5
• DER IEEE 1547 - Bypass All Operations

AC Simulator¶

• AC Simulator - Bypass All Operations
• AC Simulator - Ametek
• AC Simulator - Chroma
• AC Simulator - Cinergia
• AC Simulator - Elgar
• AC Simulator - Rexgear/ITECH
• AC Simulator - Keysight SL1200
• AC Simulator - Manual with Prompts
• AC Simulator - Opal-RT
• AC Simulator - SPS
• AC Simulator - Sunrex
• AC Simulator - Typhoon
• AC Simulator - NHR 9400 Series
• AC Simulator - Regatron API

DC Simulator¶

• DC Simulator - Bypass All Operations
• DC Simulator - Chroma
• DC Simulator - Chroma Battery Sim
• DC Simulator - ChromaPV
• DC Simulator - EA
• DC Simulator - Rexgear/ITECH
• DC Simulator - Keysight APV PV Simulator
• DC Simulator - Keysight SL1200 Series
• DC Simulator - Magna
• DC Simulator - Manual with Prompts
• DC Simulator - NHR
• DC Simulator - Regatron
• DC Simulator - SPS
• DC Simulator - TerraSAS
• DC Simulator - Opal-RT
• DC Simulator - Typhoon

DAQ¶

• DAQ - Bypass All Operations
• DAQ - Chroma
• DAQ - DEWESoft
• DAQ - Elspec G4420
• DAQ - Opal-RT
• DAQ - Tektronics
• DAQ - Typhoon
• DAQ - Yokogawa
• DAQ - Keysight SL1200 Series
• DAQ - Regatron ACS

Loadbank¶

• Loadbank - Bypass All Operations
• Loadbank - Manual
• Loadbank - Chroma A800067
• Loadbank - Chroma 63200
• Loadbank - Avtron
• Loadbank - Rexgear/ITECH IT8200
• Loadbank - Rexgear RLC for UL1741 Anti-Islanding
• Loadbank - Typhoon

Switch Bank¶

• Switch Bank - Bypass All Operations
• Switch Bank - Opal-RT

Driver Functionality¶

Each of the driver classes must support the following functionality, at a minimum.

BaseDAQDriver¶

Methods¶

• prompt_message(cmd): Prompt a message.
• connect(cmd): Connect DAQ.
• disconnect(cmd): Disconnect DAQ.
• get_query(cmd): Get query.
• set_cmd(cmd): Set command.
• get_info(cmd): Get device information.
• get_data(cmd): Get data.
• get_current(cmd): Get current.
• start_data(cmd): Start data acquisition.
• stop_data(cmd): Stop data acquisition.
• get_data_log_csv(cmd): Get data log from CSV.
• get_harmonics(cmd): Get harmonics.
• get_dc_component(cmd): Get DC component.
• set_dc_component(cmd): Set DC component.
• start_ftp(cmd): Start FTP.
• stop_ftp(cmd): Stop FTP.
• write_rms_data_in_waveform_excel(chart, rms_sheet, rms_time, chan_names, plot_sheet): Write RMS data in waveform Excel file.
• calculate_waveform_times_and_plot(cmd, params, rms_time, rms_data, workbook, worksheet, excel_path): Calculate waveform times and plot.

BaseACDriver¶

Methods¶

• prompt_message(cmd): Prompt a message.
• get_query(cmd): Get query.
• set_cmd(cmd): Set command.
• get_info(cmd): Get device information.
• get_output(cmd): Get output status.
• get_relay(cmd): Get relay status.
• get_voltage(cmd): Get voltage.
• get_frequency(cmd): Get frequency.
• open_relay(cmd): Open relay.
• close_relay(cmd): Close relay.
• set_output(cmd): Set output status.
• set_voltage(cmd): Set voltage.
• set_frequency(cmd): Set frequency.
• get_regen(cmd): Get regenerative mode status.
• set_regen(cmd): Set regenerative mode status.
• set_phases(cmd): Set phases.
• get_voltage_max(cmd): Get maximum voltage.
• set_voltage_max(cmd): Set maximum voltage.
• get_voltage_harmonic(cmd): Get voltage harmonic components.
• get_current_harmonic(cmd): Get current harmonic components.
• get_voltage_thd(cmd): Get voltage total harmonic distortion.
• get_current_thd(cmd): Get current total harmonic distortion.
• set_profile(cmd): Set AC profile.
• start_profile(cmd): Start AC profile.
• get_current_max(cmd): Get maximum current.
• set_current_max(cmd): Set maximum current.

BaseDCDriver¶

Methods¶

• prompt_message(cmd): Prompt a message.
• get_info(cmd): Get device information.
• get_output(cmd): Get output status.
• set_output(cmd): Set output status.
• get_power(cmd): Get power output.
• get_voltage(cmd): Get voltage.
• set_power(cmd): Set power output.
• set_voltage(cmd): Set voltage.
• get_current(cmd): Get current.
• get_query(cmd): Get query.
• set_cmd(cmd): Set command.

BaseLoadBankDriver¶

Methods¶

• prompt_message(cmd): Prompt a message.
• get_info(cmd): Get device information.
• set_resistance(cmd): Set resistance.
• set_inductance(cmd): Set inductance.
• set_capacitance(cmd): Set capacitance.
• set_rlc(cmd): Set RLC values.
• set_voltage(cmd): Set voltage.
• set_freq(cmd): Set frequency.
• set_i_max(cmd): Set maximum current.

BaseSwitchBankDriver¶

Methods¶

• prompt_message(cmd): Prompt a message.
• get_info(cmd): Get switch information.
• open_phase_a_switch(cmd): Open phase A switch.
• close_phase_a_switch(cmd): Close phase A switch.
• open_phase_b_switch(cmd): Open phase B switch.
• close_phase_b_switch(cmd): Close phase B switch.
• open_phase_c_switch(cmd): Open phase C switch.
• close_phase_c_switch(cmd): Close phase C switch.
• open_all_switches(cmd): Open all switches.
• close_all_switches(cmd): Close all switches.
• set_phase_a_switch(cmd): Set phase A switch.
• set_phase_b_switch(cmd): Set phase B switch.
• set_phase_c_switch(cmd): Set phase C switch.
• get_phase_a_state(cmd): Get phase A state.
• get_phase_b_state(cmd): Get phase B state.
• get_phase_c_state(cmd): Get phase C state.