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4.30 Magnetic Bearings
4.30.1 Magnetic Bearings Function
The compressor shaft and impellers levitate during operation and float on a magnetic cushion created
by the magnetic bearings. Permanent magnets do most of the work and electromagnets are used for
trimming the shaft position within 0.0003” (7 microns). One axial (Z axis) and two radial (X & Y axis)
magnetic bearings are used to maintain shaft position. Centered rotation is instantaneously self-
corrected and maintained by the bearing control loop. Refer to "Figure 4-279 Bearing Control Signal
Flow" on page 219.
When not powered, the shaft is supported by carbon composite or roller touchdown bearings.
4.30.2 Magnetic Bearings Connections
PWM connectors supply power at the bearing power feedthroughs. Refer to "Figure 4-284 Bearing
Connections".
Figure 4-284 Bearing Connections
4.30.3 Bearing Verification
4.30.3.1 Bearing Coil Verification
1. Isolate compressor power as described in Section "1.8 Electrical Isolation" on page 19.
2. Remove the Service Side Cover. Refer to "4.2.3.1 Service Side Cover Removal and Installation"
3. Verify the Backplane LEDs have turned off.
Six Pin Molex
Connector
Four Pin Molex
Connector
Front Radial
Bearing Power
Feedthrough
J1: PWM
Connection
Rear Radial
and Axial
Bearing Power
Feedthrough
• • • CAUTION • • •
Do not attempt to perform an insulation (megger) test on a component under vacuum. This can cause insulation breakdown or
failure during the testing process.
NOTE
To check bearing coil insulation integrity, a Mega ohm meter (e.g., Megger) set to 1KV should be used. Readings from coils to
ground should be greater than 100MΩ, and readings between coils should be greater than 100MΩ.
NOTE
A faulty PWM Amplifier may be the result of a bearing failure and may cause a failure of the DC-DC Converter resulting in a blown
F1 fuse on the Soft Start. If a bearing coil is found to be faulty, then the PWM, DC-DC Converter, and Soft Start F1 fuse must be
verified as well.
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