Xantrex XFR 2800, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Manual XFR 2800 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply XFR 7 5 300 XFR 12 220 XFR 20 130 XFR 33 85 XFR 40 70 XFR 60 46 XFR 100 28 XFR 150 18 XFR 300 9 XFR 600 4...

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Page 3: ...Operating Manual for XFR 2800 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply...

Page 4: ...e right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original W...

Page 5: ...e product exchanged under warranty What does this warranty not cover This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troublesho...

Page 6: ...WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOM...

Page 7: ...ur product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that this power supply is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warra...

Page 8: ...ous energy for some time after power is removed CAUTION Operate the power supply in an environment free of flammable gases or fumes To ensure that the power supply s safety features are not compromise...

Page 9: ...ques while making supply or pin connections and any changes in switch settings Main Sections Section 1 Features and Specifications Describes the power supply and lists its features and specifications...

Page 10: ...Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply Power Supply Safety Markings Alternating Current Off Supply Earth Ground Terminal Caution Hot Surface Protective Conductor Terminal Caution Check manual for a...

Page 11: ...ns 33 Section 2 Installation Introduction 35 Basic Setup Procedure 35 Inspection Cleaning and Packaging 36 Initial Inspection 36 Periodic Cleaning 36 Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer 37 Re...

Page 12: ...es for Parallel Operation 66 Configuring Multiple Supplies for Split Supply Operation 67 Over Temperature Protection OTP 70 User Diagnostics 71 Emergency Shutdown 71 Unusual or Erratic Operation 71 Tr...

Page 13: ...ad Connection Hardware 48 Figure 2 6 Output Voltage Connector 49 Figure 2 7 Single Load with Local Sensing Default 50 Figure 2 8 Single Load with Remote Sensing 50 Figure 2 9 Multiple Loads with Local...

Page 14: ...List of Figures xii Operating Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply...

Page 15: ...ge and Frequency 40 Table 2 3 AC Wire Specification 41 Table 2 4 Current Carrying Capacity for Load Wiring 45 Table 2 5 Rear Panel J10 Sense Connector Terminals and Functions 54 Table 3 1 Shipped Conf...

Page 16: ...List of Tables xiv Operating Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply...

Page 17: ...ies only 3 5 in 2 U of vertical rack space Designed for continuous use in standalone or systems applications this power supply is typically used to power DC equipment control magnets or burn in compon...

Page 18: ...onnected in parallel or in series to provide increased current or voltage Over temperature protection OTP shutdown latches or automatically resets Remote analog voltage and current limit programming w...

Page 19: ...Preview Switch V I CHECK See page 43 for more information Return to Local Programming LOCAL for units with digital programming interface installed AC Power Switch Remote Programming LEDs For units wit...

Page 20: ...Monitoring and Shutdown Select switch and the rear panel J2 Programming and Monitoring connector to choose among several remote programming and monitoring options See Figure for switches and connector...

Page 21: ...o not block AC Input Connector See page 40 for more information J10 Sense Connector See page 53 for more information 1 Return Sense 2 Negative Output Return 3 No connection N C 4 Positive Output 5 Pos...

Page 22: ...ing scales Output voltage and current monitor scales Remote shutdown circuit logic Over temperature shutdown mode Figure 1 3 Programming and Monitoring SW1 Switch Switch is shown in factory default co...

Page 23: ...to close contact Switch Function Open1 1 Factory defaults underlined Closed SW1 1 1 mA current source for resistive programming of output voltage Voltage source programming Resistive programming 0 5 k...

Page 24: ...rrent Remote control of the shutdown function using a 2 5 V to 15 V signal Figure 1 4 Programming and Monitoring J2 Connector See Table 1 3 for the list of the J2 connector terminal numbers their refe...

Page 25: ...program signal J2 6 VPGM Output Voltage Programming Input Input for voltage programming signals from an analog device J2 7 IPGM Current Program Signal Return Return for current program signal J2 8 IP...

Page 26: ...monitor signal return J2 terminals 5 7 9 and 11 relative to the supply output because control ground J2 3 and the program monitor signal returns are at the same potential as the power supply return i...

Page 27: ...ons These specifications are warranted over a temperature range of 0 C to 50 C Nominal ambient temperature assumed is 25 C Nominal line voltage is 208 Vac 60 Hz See Table 1 4 and Table 1 5 for maximum...

Page 28: ...tput Ripple rms Voltage Current 5 10 mV 1600 mA 10 mV 1200 mA 10 mV 400 mA 15 mV 300 mA 15 mV 200 mA Drift 30 minutes 6 Voltage 0 07 of Vmax Current 0 7 of Imax For Resistive Programming Voltage 0 6 o...

Page 29: ...ange with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 Current mode noise is measured from 10 to 100 of rated output voltage full current 6 Maximum drift over 30...

Page 30: ...500 mV Output Ripple rms Voltage Current 5 15 mV 100 mA 25 mV 80 mA 25 mV 40 mA 40 mV 20 mA 100 mV 10 mA Drift 30 minutes 6 Voltage 0 05 of Vmax Current 0 7 of Imax For Resistive Programming Voltage 0...

Page 31: ...ange with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 Current mode noise is measured from 10 to 100 of rated output voltage full current 6 Maximum drift over 30...

Page 32: ...Measured with stepped 0 10 V analog programming source and a resistive load 2 Time for the output voltage to recover within 0 5 of its rated value after a step change in load current of 10 to 90 of ra...

Page 33: ...pedance 2 k in series with one diode drop Remote Analog Programming Full Scale Input Voltage and current programming inputs source must be isolated 0 5 k 0 10 k resistances 0 5 V 0 10 V default voltag...

Page 34: ...Supply Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 70 C Humidity Range up to 90 RH non condensing Operating Altitude Up to 6 500 feet 2000 m...

Page 35: ...1 0 197 in 5 0 mm D 2 150 V to 600 V models 4 terminal right angle PC mount wire clamp connector with removable strain relief cover Sense Connector 5 terminal wire clamp connector 2 piece Analog Progr...

Page 36: ...ecifications Specifications 34 Operating Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply Figure 1 6 Dimensional Drawings Dimensions given are nominal 3 45 87 63 mm 20 975in 533 mm 17 475in 444 mm 16 9in 429...

Page 37: ...Section 3 Local Operation for instructions about front panel operation OVP OTP shutdown and using multiple supplies You will find remote programming and monitoring described in Section 4 Remote Operat...

Page 38: ...ervice technician check the printed circuit board and its components if you suspect internal damage If the unit is damaged save all packing materials and notify the carrier immediately See packing ins...

Page 39: ...res on page 38 preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply whe...

Page 40: ...he power supply in its original container If the original container is not available seal the unit in a plastic bag and then pack it in a 200 lb 90 kg test corrugated cardboard carton large enough to...

Page 41: ...support bar To install the power supply with rack mount slides use a commercially available slide kit Follow the manufacturer s instructions to install the slides Add a 1 8 in 3 0 mm spacer between t...

Page 42: ...onnected to an electrical ground via the safety ground in the AC input connector Ensure that the power supply is connected to a grounded AC outlet with the recommended AC input connector configured fo...

Page 43: ...x shaped body onto the AC cable Insert the stripped wires through the strain relief base until the outer cable jacket is flush with the edge of the base Tighten the body to the base while holding the...

Page 44: ...W Series Power Supply Figure 2 2 AC Input Cover and Strain Relief Screw on Locknut Stripped Wire Installed in Strain Relief Connector Terminal Locations Cover Assembled Strain Relief Flat Washer 2 pla...

Page 45: ...connector as shown on the rear panel diagram in Figure 3 Turn the voltage and current controls fully counter clockwise 4 Connect the unit to an AC outlet 5 Turn the front panel AC power switch to ON A...

Page 46: ...lly clockwise Push the STANDBY switch to its IN position and check that the voltmeter reading falls to zero and the red S D Shutdown LED turns on Push the STANDBY switch once again to reset it to its...

Page 47: ...minimum load wiring must have a current capacity greater than the output current rating of the power supply This ensures that the wiring will not be damaged even if the load is shorted Table 2 4 show...

Page 48: ...el mounting screw Where shielding is impossible or impractical simply twisting the wires together will offer some noise immunity When using local sense connections use the largest practical wire size...

Page 49: ...16 in Phillips pan head screws 6 x 0 288 in lock washers and 6 x 5 16 in flat washers 3 places from the top cover 2 Pull up on the top cover to remove it 3 Undo 6 32 x 1 4 in Keps nuts and 6 x 5 16 in...

Page 50: ...strain relief Do not disassemble the strain relief 4 Insert load wire in strain relief 5 Install connectors to load wiring 6 Fasten connectors to bus bars with 5 16 in x 5 8 in M8 x 16 mm screws 5 16...

Page 51: ...le the strain relief 4 Insert load wire in strain relief 5 To connect the wiring loosen each terminal screw insert a stripped wire into the terminal and tighten the screw securely 6 Tighten the strain...

Page 52: ...r a varistor across the output to protect the power supply The breakdown voltage rating for the transorb or varistor must be approximately 10 higher than the rated supply output Connecting Single Load...

Page 53: ...Power Distribution Method To connect distributed loads we recommend that you use radial power distribution With this method you connect power to each load individually from a single pair of terminals...

Page 54: ...Installation Load Connection 52 Operating Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply Figure 2 10Multiple Loads with Remote Sensing...

Page 55: ...e output voltage is regulated at the output terminals or bus bars This method does not compensate for voltage losses in the load lines so it is recommended only for low current applications or applica...

Page 56: ...ctor Terminals and Functions Terminal Name Function J10 1 Return Sense SNS Remote negative sense connection Default connection to terminal 2 J10 2 Negative Output Return or RTN Connected internally to...

Page 57: ...terminal 2 power supply return 3 Connect the positive remote sense lead to J10 mating connector terminal 5 positive sense and the negative lead to terminal 1 return sense Ensure that the mating connec...

Page 58: ...If you operate the power supply with remote sense lines connected to the load and with either of the positive or negative load lines not connected the power supply shutdown circuit will activate causi...

Page 59: ...to Section 4 Remote Operation for descriptions of remote programming options and remote monitoring of the power supply Standard Operation This power supply has two basic operating modes Constant Volt...

Page 60: ...d value ISET while the load voltage varies with the load requirements Automatic Mode Crossover This feature allows the power supply to automatically switch operating modes in response to changing load...

Page 61: ...ogramming interface installed See Section 3 for front panel operation See Section 4 for remote analog programming procedure s The supply s sense point is at the rear panel J10 sense connector terminal...

Page 62: ...ion to disable the power supply output The red Shutdown S D LED turns on 4 Press and hold the V I CHECK button to display the voltage and current control settings on the voltmeter and ammeter displays...

Page 63: ...lating the line drop then adding this value to the desired OVP setpoint Front Panel OVP Operation In local control mode check the OVP set point at any time by pressing the OVP CHECK switch The OVP set...

Page 64: ...below the OVP set point 2 Press the STANDBY switch IN The red S D LED on the front panel turns on The OVP LED turns off 3 Press the STANDBY switch again to return power to the load and resume normal o...

Page 65: ...current fall to zero and the red S D Shutdown LED turns on Push the switch once more to reset it to its OUT position and resume normal power supply operation Controlling the Shutdown Function via the...

Page 66: ...rns on and the power supply will not provide an output until the HIGH signal level is applied 2 Any of the eight switches on SW1 is OFF OPEN when it has been flipped up to break contact ON CLOSED when...

Page 67: ...al voltage available is the WARNING There is a shock hazard at the load when using a power supply with a rated or combined output greater than 40 V To protect personnel against accidental contact with...

Page 68: ...et all of the outputs to the same voltage before connecting the positive output terminals and negative output terminals in parallel See Figure 3 3 The total current available is the sum of the maximum...

Page 69: ...e remote sensing at the load for better voltage regulation one supply always operates in current limit mode and supplies most of the power Figure 3 3 Parallel Operation of Multiple Supplies Local sens...

Page 70: ...ve Supply To obtain a positive negative supply connect the negative output terminal of one supply to the positive output terminal of the second supply The positive output terminal of the first supply...

Page 71: ...Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release 2 1 69 Figure 3 5 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies Positive negative Supply Local sense lines shown are default J10 connections...

Page 72: ...t the switch The OTP shutdown circuit activates before the internal components can exceed their safe internal operating temperatures When an OTP shutdown occurs the front panel OTP LED turns on Table...

Page 73: ...F immediately 2 Disconnect the power supply from the load 3 Test the power supply with no load running the tests in Functional Tests 4 If the tests show that the power supply is functioning normally c...

Page 74: ...pecified range See page 40 Internal circuit See your service technician Output not adjustable Is unit in current limit mode Red Current Mode LED turned on Turn current knob clockwise to increase curre...

Page 75: ...ector and switch settings when using calibrated readback signals for output voltage and output current with selectable 0 5 V or 0 10 V scales Isolated Programming The four channel Isolated ISOL Progra...

Page 76: ...for programming output voltage and current limit using an analog source Table 4 1 Remote Programming Options Remote Analog Programming Procedure 1 Turn the power supply OFF 2 Using Table 4 2 set switc...

Page 77: ...s otherwise specified in Table 4 2 Switches SW1 5 SW1 6 SW1 7 and SW1 8 are not required for remote programming They can remain at the settings you have selected for your application 2 Resetting switc...

Page 78: ...3 SW1 set 2 closed 4 open J2 jumper 1 to 3 and 2 to 3 SW1 set 2 closed J2 jumper 1 to 3 and 2 to 3 SW1 default settings J2 jumper 1 to 3 0 5 k Resistor SW1 set 1 closed 3 and 4 open J2 jumper 1 to 3...

Page 79: ...Remote Operation Remote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit Release 2 1 77 Figure 4 1 Connecting Programming Sources to J2 Connector...

Page 80: ...3 for the required J2 connections and switch settings for remote monitoring of readback signals with 0 5 Vdc or 0 10 Vdc outputs Use shielded pair wiring 20 to 24 AWG and ground the shield to J10 sen...

Page 81: ...following equipment when calibrating your power supply 5 1 2 digit true RMS voltmeters DVMs 0 05 accuracy with test leads Current shunt 1 mV A 0 25 and connecting wire The recommended current ratings...

Page 82: ...o locate the potentiometers WARNING Disconnect AC power from the unit before removing the cover Even when the front panel power switch is in the OFF position live line voltages are exposed when the co...

Page 83: ...rs Tool Required Phillips 2 screwdriver 1 Turn OFF the power supply Disconnect AC Power Remove the cover 2 Remove 4 screws from their standoffs inside the power supply to release the option card 3 Rem...

Page 84: ...steps in the sequence given Voltage Programming Circuit Calibration 1 Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF Disconnect any load 2 Connect the program source between J2 connector terminals 6 outpu...

Page 85: ...supply ON 5 Apply 1 of program voltage 6 Adjust the current limit program offset R469 until the shunt DVM indicates 1 of the model rated output current See Note 7 Apply 100 of program voltage 8 Adjus...

Page 86: ...0 5 V output voltage monitor range CLOSED for 0 10 V 3 Connect a DVM across the power supply output to read the output voltage Connect a second DVM between the rear panel J2 connector terminals 10 ou...

Page 87: ...5 Set the power supply s output current to 1 of the model rated output See Note 6 Adjust the output current monitor offset R394 until the monitor DVM indicates 1 of the readback scale 50 mVdc for 0 5...

Page 88: ...Calibration Calibrating for Readback Accuracy 86 Operating Manual for XFR 2 8kW Series Power Supply...

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