Spellman UM Series, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...in the text call attention to hazards in operation of these units that could lead to possible injury or death CAUTION notes in the text indicate procedures to be followed to avoid possible damage to equipment Copyright 2000 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation All Rights Reserved This information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data This inform...

Page 4: ...sich zu entladen Erden Sie sich nicht und arbeiten Sie nicht in feuchter oder nasser Umgebung Notwendige Reparaturen können es erforderlich machen den Gehäusedeckel während des Betriebes zu entfernen Reparaturen dürfen nur von qualifiziertem eingewiesenem Personal ausgeführt werden WARNING im folgenden Text weist auf gefährliche Operationen hin die zu Verletzungen oder zum Tod führen können CAUTIO...

Page 5: ...e ou ne travaillez pas sous conditions mouillées ou humides La maintenance peut nécessiter l enlèvement du couvercle lorsque l alimentation est encore allumée Les réparations doivent être effectuées par une personne qualifiée et connaissant les risques électriques Dans le manuel les notes marquées WARNING attire l attention sur les risques lors de la manipulation de ces équipements qui peuvent ent...

Page 6: ...e ad alta tensione Non mettere a terra il proprio corpo oppure operare in ambienti bagnati o saturi d umidità SICUREZZA NELLA MANUTENZIONE Manutenzione potrebbe essere richiesta rimuovendo la copertura con apparecchio acceso La manutenzione deve essere svolta da personale qualificato coscio dei rischi elettrici Attenzione alle AVVERTENZE contenute nel manuale che richiamano all attenzione ai risch...

Page 7: ... 4 3 High Voltage Transformer 9 4 4 High Voltage Output Section 9 4 5 Control Circuitry 9 5 OPTIONS 5 1 L Option Legacy Interface 11 5 2 C Option Fast Rise Time 11 5 3 T Option Low Temperature Coefficient 11 5 4 A Option Adapter Board 11 5 5 B Option Terminal Block 11 5 6 M Option Mu Metal Shield 11 5 7 S Option RF Tight Shielded Can 11 5 8 E Option Eared Mounting Plate 11 5 9 E2 Option Eared Moun...

Page 8: ...ES Figure 1 Outline Dimensions 4 Figure 2 Grounding 7 Figure 3 Remote Programming with a Remote Voltage Source 7 Figure 4 Programming using the 5V Reference 7 Figure 5 Remote Voltage and Current Monitoring 8 Figure 6 Enable Input 8 Figure 7 Block Diagram 10 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 9: ...the user to set where the unit will current limit anywhere from 0 to 100 of maximum rated current 0 to 4 64Vdc Programming Inputs Positive polarity high impedance ground referenced 0 to 4 64Vdc voltage programming inputs correspond to 0 to 100 rated voltage and current outputs 0 to 4 64Vdc Monitor Outputs Positive polarity low impedance ground referenced 0 to 4 64Vdc voltage monitor outputs corres...

Page 10: ...el Number The power supplies model number describes its capabilities Model numbers are configured as follows UM4P30 L E where UM is the product series name 4 is the maximum output voltage in kV P is the output polarity 30 is the output power in watts L is the Legacy Interface E is the Eared Mounting Plate X numbered units are unique units custom developed for specific application requirements abov...

Page 11: ...he printed circuit board assembly Tighten the screws to 3 inch pounds 0 34N m of torque Do not use longer screws than those provided otherwise risk of damage to the unit is possible The mounting screws are electrically isolated they are not connected to any potential or ground point inside the power supply Please see the UM data sheet for a more detailed dimensional drawing 2 3 Cooling Considerati...

Page 12: ...se Using the heat sink there would be only a 30 C rise Ultimately it is up to the user to determine what cooling method is acceptable for their application but the general recommendation is to keep the module as cool as possible Figure 1 Outline Dimensions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 13: ...ls on the safety enclosure should be interlocked GROUNDING Proper grounding of the unit is essential for reliable operation Power Ground Signal Ground and HV Ground Return are connected internally For best performance they should not be connected externally The Power Ground connection Pin 1 carries the 12Vdc or 24Vdc current that powers the unit make this connection adequate enough to handle 2 amp...

Page 14: ... customer interface Excellent results have been obtained via the use of standard engineering design guidelines like twisted pair shielded cables the prudent dressing of interface wiring away from possible noise sources short cable runs and adhering to a well thought out and executed grounding topology REMOTE PROGRAMMING The UM s programming and monitor signals are based upon a universal positive p...

Page 15: ...98 001 REV B Figure 2 Grounding Figure 3 Programming with a Remote Voltage Source Figure 4 Programming using the 5V Reference Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 16: ...stability As a general rule of thumb external capacitance should satisfy the equation Cexteral 0 1millisecond Rlimit where Rlimit is the applicable arc limiting resistance specified in the UM selection table on page 2 of 6 of the UM data sheet For fast risetime units C Option no value of external capacitance will make the unit unstable Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 88...

Page 17: ...e Inverter circuit The secondary of the high voltage transformer feeds the High Voltage Output Section 4 4 High Voltage Output Section The High Voltage Output Section varies by design dependent upon the magnitude of the maximum output voltage of the particular UM power supply Lower voltage units tend to be simple and robust rectification and filter circuits as ample increase of the voltage can be ...

Page 18: ...s The Enable Input from the remote interface controls the HV ON and HV OFF status of the power supply by interfacing with the PWM circuitry A precision 5Vdc 0 5 25ppm C micro power band gap reference output is provided for user programming convenience Figure 7 Block Diagram Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 19: ...ing formula tRISETIME V C CEXT I Where C Output Capacitance of Unit CEXT External Capacitance I Nominal Output Current V Maximum Rated Voltage Where the minimum risetime shall never be less than 3ms Considering the maximum short circuit discharge rate is important in fast rise time applications Energy is stored in the capacitance of the High Voltage Output Section of the unit Output limiting resis...

Page 20: ...ange from 20AWG to 26AWG See data sheet for dimensional drawing 5 6 M Option Mu Metal Shield The M Option fits the UM with an adhesive backed Mu Metal foil shield to help protect sensitive adjacent circuitry See data sheet for dimensional drawing 5 7 S Option RF Tight Shielded Can The S Option mounts the UM module inside of a flanged RF tight aluminum can See data sheet for dimensional drawing 5 8...

Page 21: ...ions a custom unit is created To accurately capture the details Spellman creates a unique Specification Control Drawing This drawing outlines all items mechanical electrical etc that differ from a standard unit These units will be designated as an X numbered unit An X numbered unit will have an X number in its model number like X1234 Together the UM data sheet and the applicable Specification Cont...

Page 22: ...d a high voltage divider such as the Spellman HVD 100 or HVD 200 an insulated load stick and insulated short circuit stick and a safety interlocked Faraday test cage to safety conduct the tests inside of All equipment must be properly rated for the power supply to be tested If you do not possess the required equipment and skills necessary to safety conduct these tests do not attempt to perform the...

Page 23: ...container Packages received without an RMA Number will be returned to the customer The Customer shall pay for shipping to and from Spellman A preliminary estimate for repairs will be given by phone by Customer Service A purchase order for this amount is requested upon issuance of the RMA Number A more detailed estimate will be made when the power supply is received at the Spellman Repair Center In...

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