Ametek AMREL SPS-A Series, Operation Manual

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Page 5: ...only Notice of Copyright SPS A Series DC Power Supplies Operation Manual October 2010 AMETEK Programmable Power Inc All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING AMETEK PROGRAMMABLE POWER INC AMETEK a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUM...

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Page 7: ...onnel and equipment safety Always ensure that facility AC input power is de energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable In normal operation the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis However depending on the user s application configuration HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals The customer user must e...

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Page 9: ... the instructions of AMETEK is opened modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK s consent or is used in combination with items articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty until the Buyer has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 1 Requ...

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Page 11: ...terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to c...

Page 12: ...e European Council directive 2004 108 EC generally referred to as the EMC directive and to the requirements of the Low Voltage directive European Council directive 2006 95 EC 93 68 EEC dated 22 July 1993 In addition these models have been found compliant with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B 107 e Class A 109 g Class A Since the Low Voltage Directive is to ensure the safety of the equipment operator u...

Page 13: ...INSTALLATION 1 1 2 1 Inspection 1 1 2 2 Contents of Shipment 1 1 2 3 Location and Mounting 1 2 2 3 1 Rack 1 3 2 3 2 6U Chassis Removal from Rack 1 3 2 4 Input Output Connections 1 4 2 5 Wire selection 1 6 2 5 1 Wire Size 1 6 2 6 Load Considerations 1 9 2 6 1 Inductive Loads 1 9 2 7 Outline Drawings 1 9 2 8 Installation Drawings 1 12 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Introduction 3 1 3 2 Controls and Indicators 3 ...

Page 14: ...Remote Output ON OFF by Contact Closure 3 23 3 7 2 Remote Output ON OFF Control by an External 12 to 240 VAC or 6 to 120 VDC or TTL CMOS Source 3 23 3 8 Remote Overvoltage Setpoint 3 24 3 9 Remote Shutdown S D 3 25 3 10 Parallel and Series Operation 3 26 3 10 1 Parallel Operation 3 26 3 10 2 Series Operation 3 27 MAINTENANCE 4 1 4 1 Introduction 4 1 4 2 Preventive Maintenance 4 1 4 3 Fuses 4 3 LIS...

Page 15: ...ure 3 2 SG Rear Panel with GPIB Option 40V 800V 3 3 Figure 3 3 SG Rear Panel with GPIB Option 10V 300V 3 3 Figure 3 4 SG Rear Panel with Ethernet Option 40V 800V 3 5 Figure 3 5 SG Rear Panel with Ethernet Option 10V 30V 3 5 Figure 3 6 SPS A 6U Rear Panel with GPIB RS232 Option Connectors 3 7 Figure 3 7 Shaft Lock 3 8 Figure 3 8 ANALOG CONTROL Connector J1 Pin out 3 13 Figure 3 9 Remote Current Pro...

Page 16: ...CONTENTS AMREL SPS A Series vi M550129 01 Rev A This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 17: ...ith an automatic crossover feature A variety of user interfaces are available ranging from manual front panel control and standard non isolated remote analog control to optional GPIB Ethernet or isolated remote analog control 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS The following subsections provide environmental electrical and physical characteristics for the SPS A Series power supplies Note Specifications are subject...

Page 18: ...1010 1 2 2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The voltage accuracy specifications are valid only with remote sense connected Parameter Specification Input Power Voltage Standard 208 230 VAC 10 tested to 187 253 VAC Voltage Options 380 400 VAC 10 tested to 342 440 VAC 440 480 VAC 10 tested to 396 528 VAC Frequency 47 to 63 Hz 400 Hz Phases 3 phase 3 wire plus ground Not phase rotation sensitive Neutral not...

Page 19: ...for 440 480VAC input 10V 30V Efficiency 87 typical at full load nominal line Analog Remote Programming Accuracy Constant Voltage 0 25 of full scale output for 0 5V range 0 5 0 10V range Constant Current 0 8 of full scale output 1 0 10V range for 10V 30V Overvoltage Protection OVP 1 of full scale output Resistive Constant Voltage 0 100 0 5 kΩ Constant Current 0 100 0 5 kΩ Voltage Constant Voltage 0...

Page 20: ...d to the negative output terminal and are therefore not isolated from the output 1 2 3 SPS A SERIES VOLTAGE AND CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS Presented here are the voltage and current specification first for the 10V to 30V models and then for the 40V to 800V models Amperage Noise RMS Noise P P Voltage 4 kW 5 kW 8 kW 10 kW 12 kW 15 kW 0 10V 0 400A N A 0 800A N A 0 1200A N A 20 mV 50 mV 0 15V 267A N A 534...

Page 21: ...t the end of a 6 load cable with the supply operating at full load and at nominal input line voltage RMS noise is measured directly across the output terminals with the supply operating at full load and at nominal input line voltage Power level not available in 6U chassis In 3U chassis these power levels can be achieved up to 75 kW by paralleling up to five power supplies Note that paralleling wil...

Page 22: ...Overview AMREL SPS A Series 1 6 M550129 01 Rev A This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 23: ... issues to Customer Service at 858 458 0223 local or 1 800 733 5427 toll free 2 2 CONTENTS OF SHIPMENT Depending on the model configuration and options available for your SPS A Series power supply the ship kit may include additional parts and accessories At a minimum the ship kit that accompanies your SPS A Series power supply includes the following items AMETEK Manuals CD ROM Part No M470007 01 c...

Page 24: ...olled indoor area free of conductive contaminants CAUTION The unit should be provided with proper ventilation The rear and both sides of the unit should be free of obstructions To ensure proper airflow a minimum 4 clearance from the rear air outlet is required The unit should not be installed in a raised ambient temperature greater than 50 C CAUTION This unit is intended for installation in a prot...

Page 25: ...ock at full extension To return the chassis back into the rack from full extension depress the flat steel spring inward located on the slides and push the chassis back To disconnect and remove the chassis from the rack depress the flat steel spring inward located on the slides and pull the chassis forward WARNING A minimum three person lift is required for the 6U SPS A Series unit which weighs up ...

Page 26: ...ents listed in Table 2 6 WARNING Under no condition should the negative output terminal exceed 300V to earth ground CAUTION Floating the negative output terminal floats the power supply s internal control circuitry common level to the same potential as the negative output terminal On a standard non isolated supply the common of the analog control connector J1 floats at the same potential as the ne...

Page 27: ... 4 kW to 15 kW Feed through high current terminal block 20 kW to 30 kW Bus Bar with holes for 1 4 20 bolts Table 2 2 Input Connections Power Supply Type Connection Description 4 kW to 15 kW Bus Bar with two holes for each potential terminal 0 594 Models 10V 30V 5 kW to 15 kW Bus Bar with holes for 3 8 bolts 40V 600V Bronze studs 20 800V model only 20 kW to 30 kW Bus Bar with holes for 3 8 bolts Br...

Page 28: ...priate wire size for both the input and output connections Table 2 4 below gives minimum recommended wire size This table is derived from the National Electrical Code it is for reference only Local laws and conditions may have different requirements Note that these recommendations are for copper wire only For higher ratings wires can be paralleled refer to the National Electrical Code Size Tempera...

Page 29: ...rce applications Be careful when using published commercial utility wiring codes These codes are designed for the internal wiring of homes and buildings and accommodate the safety factors of wiring loss heat breakdown insulation aging etc However these codes consider that up to 5 voltage drop is acceptable Such a loss directly detracts from the quality performance specifications of this AMREL inst...

Page 30: ...A N A E 8 15 21 N A N A N A 20V 30V C N A N A N A 22 43 62 D N A N A N A 12 23 34 E N A N A N A 10 19 27 Table 2 6 Maximum AC Current Ratings Refer to Table 2 7 for input output lug recommendations Lug Manufacturer 3U Models Input Output 6U Models Input Output Panduit PN Series or equivalent LCAN Series for higher current LCA Series or equivalent Note Contact lug manufacturer for recommended crimp...

Page 31: ...diode in series with the output is recommended to protect the power supply BLOCKING AND FREE WHEELING DIODES The Peak Reverse Voltage ratings should be a minimum of 2 3 times the Power Supply maximum output voltage The Continuous Forward Current ratings should be a minimum of 1 5 times the Power Supply maximum output current Heatsink may be required There also may be a need for higher voltage rate...

Page 32: ...Installation AMREL SPS A Series 1 10 M550129 01 Rev A Figure 2 2 SPS A Dimensions 3U Model 5kW to 15kW 40V 800V ...

Page 33: ...AMREL SPS A Series Installation M550129 01 Rev A 1 11 Figure 2 3 SPS A Dimensions 6U Models 20kW to 30kW ...

Page 34: ...Installation AMREL SPS A Series 1 12 M550129 01 Rev A 2 8 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure 2 4 Rear Panel Input Output Connector Locations Models 40V 600V ...

Page 35: ...AMREL SPS A Series Installation M550129 01 Rev A 1 13 Figure 2 5 Rear Panel Input Output Connector Locations Models 10V 30V ...

Page 36: ...RMINALS USE 1 4 20 HARDWARE CONNECTOR PHOENIX CONTACT HDFKV 16 VP ELGAR PN 893 100 02 NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 CONNECTOR SKT 25P D SUB ELGAR PN 09 070 000 04 CONNECTOR RS232 DIP SWITCH CONNECTOR GPIB DELETED 9 10 11 8 6 7 CONNECTOR MOLEX 39 01 4033 8 9 10 CHASSIS BACK VIEW 2 1 4 5 7 6 3 Figure 2 6 800V Rear Panel Input Output Connector Locations ...

Page 37: ...AMREL SPS A Series Installation M550129 01 Rev A 1 15 Figure 2 7 SPS A Detailed Chassis Dimensions for Installation Models 40V 600V ...

Page 38: ...Installation AMREL SPS A Series 1 16 M550129 01 Rev A Figure 2 8 SPS A Detailed Chassis Dimensions for Installation Models 10V 30V ...

Page 39: ...AMREL SPS A Series Installation M550129 01 Rev A 1 17 Figure 2 9 SPS A 800V Detailed Chassis Dimensions for Installation ...

Page 40: ...Installation AMREL SPS A Series 1 18 M550129 01 Rev A Figure 2 10 Instructions for Assembly of AC and DC Covers ...

Page 41: ...AMREL SPS A Series Installation M550129 01 Rev A 1 19 DC cover can be used in SPS A 10V 30V models only AC cover can be used in all 3U chassis of SPS A family ...

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Page 43: ... output measurements This section provides detailed information on the operation of the SPS A series WARNING The power up factory default state is output enabled 3 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 2 1 FRONT PANEL The following pages provide illustrations and tables of corresponding descriptions of the various SG Series rear panel configurations Figure 3 1 SPS A Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3U mo...

Page 44: ...dicates the DC output current of the supply 6 Set Reset Button Press to display Overvoltage Protection level on the Voltage display Press and hold for 7 seconds to reset OVP condition 7 Adjust Potentiometer Adjusts the overvoltage trip level 8 Module Fault LED Lights yellow to indicate an internal fault such as bias supply thermal or converter failure 9 Overvoltage LED Lights red when output volta...

Page 45: ...AMREL SPS A Series Operation M550129 01 Rev A 3 3 2a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 3 2 SG Rear Panel with GPIB Option 40V 800V Figure 3 3 SG Rear Panel with GPIB Option 10V 300V ...

Page 46: ...indication and remote shutdown signals See Table 3 1 for individual pin descriptions 4 Configuration Switch Four position DIP switch to configure the unit with a GPIB option 5 Parallel In Connector Allows master slave configuration of up to five units when connected to another unit s Parallel Out connector See Section 3 10 6 GPIB Connector Connector for remote control 7 Parallel Out Connector Allo...

Page 47: ...AMREL SPS A Series Operation M550129 01 Rev A 3 5 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 4a 12 13 5 6 7 8 Figure 3 4 SG Rear Panel with Ethernet Option 40V 800V Figure 3 5 SG Rear Panel with Ethernet Option 10V 30V ...

Page 48: ... LED steady lit indicates Network connectivity blinking indicates Instrument ID See SG Series Programming Manual 6 RESET Switch Returns configuration parameters to factory default settings 7 Configuration Switch Four position DIP switch to configure the unit with a Remote Digital Programming option 8 External User Connector Provides external auxiliary control signals 9 Parallel In Connector Allows...

Page 49: ...tion 3 6 3 PARALLEL IN Connector allowing master slave configuration of up to five units when connected to another unit s PARALLEL OUT connector see Section 3 10 4 PARALLEL OUT Connector allowing master slave configuration of up to five units when connected to another unit s PARALLEL IN connector see Section 3 10 5 RS232 Connector Connector for remote control 6 Configuration Switch Eight position ...

Page 50: ...y Loosen the shaft by rotating the outer locking nut counter clockwise with a 7 16 inch wrench Adjust the shaft with a flat screwdriver to the desired output level Tighten the outer locking nut rotating clockwise to approximately 5 LB in 0 56 N m NOTE Take care not to over torque the outer nut Should the cone nut become loose or jammed with the outer locking nut re torque the cone nut with a 1 2 i...

Page 51: ...SETUP Attach the negative output terminal to the supply chassis The output reference is now chassis ground When the output voltage is set or programmed the supply will output a positive potential from chassis ground NEGATIVE SUPPLY SETUP Attach the Positive output terminal to the supply chassis The output reference is now chassis ground When the output voltage is set or programmed the supply will ...

Page 52: ...he load requirements To verify operation in Voltage mode follow the steps below 1 Connect a digital voltmeter DVM across the rear panel positive and negative output terminals observing the correct polarity Make sure the DVM is in the dc voltage mode and the range is adequate to handle the full scale voltage of the power supply 2 Rotate the Current control knob about turn clockwise this sets the cu...

Page 53: ...inals together This will not harm the supply 3 Rotate the Voltage control knob about turn clockwise this sets the Voltage limit at a nominal setting above 0 Volts and forces the supply into current mode 4 Switch the power supply on 5 Slowly rotate the Current knob clockwise and observe both the front panel current display and the output of the ammeter The minimum range should be from 0A to the max...

Page 54: ...t potentiometer counterclockwise As you adjust the potentiometer the reading on the voltage display should decrease increase as you adjust in a clockwise direction 6 Set the OVP to about 80 90 of the maximum rated output voltage and note the OVP voltage value 7 Release the Set Reset pushbutton 8 Rotate the Voltage knob clockwise until the voltage display indicates you are about 2 3 below the OVP v...

Page 55: ... connector J1 This option fully isolates remote control signals and allows control of units not connected to a common ground Control ground is isolated from power ground which protects against potential damage from systems with high electrical noise or large ground loop currents Note Some standard analog programming signals may not be available with this option See Table 1 2 2 for details CAUTION ...

Page 56: ...n 10 kΩ Voltage programming return Used with J1 9 J1 15 or J1 21 and must be referenced to Pin 6 COM circuit common 5 ON OFF Must sink 1mA to enable Remote output on off Switch relay contacts or a direct short between this terminal and Pin 6 COM circuit common enables the output i e turns on the output of the supply See Section 3 7 6 COM Circuit common Electrically equal to Pin 24 Same potential a...

Page 57: ...AULT Zout 100Ω Fault state output A high state approximately 10 VDC indicates a converter temperature or bias supply fault and the LED on the front panel will illuminate Circuit return Pin 6 COM 18 S D FAULT Zout 100Ω Shutdown fault This terminal goes to high state in the event of converter temperature overvoltage or bias supply fault A 7 VDC to 13 3 VDC signal can be applied to this pin to shutdo...

Page 58: ...Current programming return Used with J1 10 J1 16 or J1 22 and must be referenced to Pin 6 COM circuit common Table 3 1 ANALOG CONTROL Connector J1 Designations and Functions Control ground is isolated from power ground with the isolated analog control option See Section 3 3 1 Signals not available with isolated analog control option CAUTION If standard analog programming is used note the programmi...

Page 59: ...he resistance coefficient for remote current programming is 5k ohms 100 rated output with respect to terminal J1 23 IP RTN The programming current from terminal J1 22 IP RES is factory set for 1 milliampere This yields a coefficient of 1 0 of rated output current for each 50 ohms If multiple switches or relays are used to program different levels make before break contacts are recommended Note If ...

Page 60: ...tage coefficient for 5V remote current programming is 50 millivolts 1 of rated output i e for a 300 amp model each 50 millivolts of programming voltage equals 3 amps of output current The voltage coefficient for 10V remote current programming is 100 millivolts 1 of rated output i e for a 300 amp model each 100 millivolts of programming voltage equals 3 amps of output current See Figure 3 10 for co...

Page 61: ...for remote voltage programming is 5k ohms 100 of rated output voltage with respect to the VP RTN J1 20 The programming current from terminal J1 21 VP RES is factory set to 1 milliampere This yields a coefficient of 1 0 of rated output voltage for each 50 ohms If multiple switches or relays are used to program different levels make before break contacts are recommended Note If an external resistanc...

Page 62: ... VP RTN must be referenced directly to or within 3V of the power supply common J1 24 The voltage coefficient for 5V remote voltage programming is 5 volts 100 of rated output voltage The voltage coefficient for 10V remote voltage programming is 10 volts 100 of rated output voltage See Figure 3 12 for connection requirements 1 13 20 VP RTN COM 6 15 VP 10V VP 5V 9 0 5 VDC VOLTAGE SOURCE 0 10 VDC VOLT...

Page 63: ...ge accuracy specifications are valid only with remote sense connected Disconnecting the remote sense leads will introduce an error with the output voltage increasing The error occurs because an additional resistance PTC local resistor network in Figure 3 13 is added in the circuit of the resistor divider for voltage sensing to provide the default local sensing of the output voltage at the output t...

Page 64: ... use remote voltage sensing connect the power supply as described below See Figure 3 14 for connection requirements Connect sensing leads from the load positive to J3 1 and the load negative to J3 2 load negative to J3 3 on 800V models A shielded twisted pair hookup wire is recommended to avoid potential noise interference J3 3 SENSE 800V ONLY J3 2 SENSE J3 1 SENSE TERMINALS SUPPLY OUTPUT LOAD J3 ...

Page 65: ...J1 6 are closed See Figure 3 15 for connection requirements 1 25 14 6 ON OFF 5 Figure 3 15 Remote Output ON OFFControl by Contact Closure 3 7 2 REMOTE OUTPUT ON OFF CONTROL BY AN EXTERNAL 12 TO 240 VAC OR 6 TO 120 VDC OR TTL CMOS SOURCE Application of AC DC or high state TTL CMOS voltage will turn on the power supply See Figure 3 16 and Figure 3 17 for connection requirements 25 14 ISO ON OFF 1 AC...

Page 66: ...age source can be connected externally between terminals J1 6 COM and J1 3 REM OV SET to set the output overvoltage trip level A 0 25 5 5 VDC signal equals 5 110 of rated output voltage See Figure 3 18 for connection requirements 1 13 COM 6 REM OV SET 3 0 5 5 VDC VOLTAGE SOURCE Figure 3 18 Remote Overvoltage Set Using DC Voltage Source Note The Remote OVP trip level will ALWAYS take precedence ove...

Page 67: ...voltage can be connected externally between terminals J1 18 S D Fault and J1 24 COM to disable i e shut down the output of the power supply Figure 3 19 Disabling or opening the 12 VDC signal will allow the unit to revert to normal operation Figure 3 19 Remote Shutdown Using DC Voltage Source ...

Page 68: ...ignated Master power supply to the PAR IN connector on the second power supply Slave 1 2 On the second power supply Slave 1 use another interface cable to connect the PAR OUT connector to the third power supply s Slave 2 PAR IN connector Continue these interconnections up to a maximum of 5 power supplies 3 Connect the Positive output terminals of all the power supplies and the Load 4 Connect the N...

Page 69: ... OVP level to the desired setting 3 10 2 SERIES OPERATION Series operation is used to obtain a higher voltage single output supply using two units To set up series operation Connect the negative terminal of one supply to the positive terminal of the next supply of the same model The total voltage available is the sum of the maximum voltages of each supply add voltmeter readings Notes Under no cond...

Page 70: ...es string of power supplies is the rated output current of a single supply in the string Remote sensing should not be used during series operation A free wheeling diode power diode capable of the maximum current of the series set connected in parallel but reverse biased is recommended to protect against sinking current into a supply should one supply be ON while the other is OFF See Section 2 6 1 ...

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Page 73: ...ls to be touched must be safety grounded to the chassis 4 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE No routine maintenance on the SPS A Series is required aside from periodic cleaning of the unit when needed Once a unit is removed from service vacuum all air vents including the front panel grill Clean the exterior with a mild solution of detergent and water Apply the solution onto a soft cloth not directly to the ...

Page 74: ...s Dirt and corrosion Clean with cloth moistened with soapy water External electrical wiring Broken burned or pinched wire frayed worn or missing insulation Repair or replace defective wires External solder connections Corrosion loose cracked or dirty connections Clean and resolder connections Dirt and moisture buildup Short circuits arcing corrosion overheating Clean as required Front panel contro...

Page 75: ...d remove the cover from the power supply Service fuse verification and connection of wiring to the chassis must be accomplished at least five minutes after power has been removed via external means all circuits and or terminals to be touched must be safety grounded to the chassis CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock replace fuses only with the same type and rating ...

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Page 77: ... Operation 3 27 Mounting Hardware 1 3 N Noise 1 4 1 5 O Operation Current Mode 3 12 Local 3 10 Master Slave 3 27 Parallel 3 27 Remote Current Programming 3 18 Remote Output On Off Control 3 24 Remote Overvoltage Setpoint 3 25 Remote Sensing 3 22 Remote Shutdown 3 26 Remote Voltage Programming 3 20 Series 3 28 Voltage Mode 3 11 Overvoltage Protection 3 13 Ozone Precaution 1 2 P Parallel Operation 3...

Page 78: ...Operation 3 28 Setup 3 11 Shaft Lock 3 9 Specifications 1 2 Current 1 4 Electrical Characteristics 1 2 Environmental Characteristics 1 2 Noise 1 4 Physical Characteristics 1 5 Ripple 1 4 Voltage 1 4 V Ventilation 1 2 Voltage Mode Operation 3 11 W Wire Size 1 6 ...