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MT-30

Installation, Operation & Maintenance

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Page 3: ...roVironment s printed installation and operating instructions To obtain service under this warranty the defective product must be returned to AeroVironment with proof of purchase and installation date...

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Page 5: ...Block Diagram 7 2 1 1 AC Inverter Functions Controls 7 2 1 2 DC Converter Functions Controls 9 Independent Configuration 9 Parallel Configuration 9 2 1 3 MT 30 Connector Interfaces 11 Remote Operation...

Page 6: ...on 26 4 10 1 Selecting Mode 27 4 10 2 Adjusting Setting 27 4 10 3 Changing Mode While Running a Test 28 4 10 4 Changing Operating Limits 28 4 10 5 Pausing a Test 29 4 10 6 Entering Remote Operation 29...

Page 7: ...s transferred from the utility to the load or vice versa Using the utility to absorb power eliminates the need for external resistive loads and conserves energy normally lost In addition the MT 30 inc...

Page 8: ...assure that the MT 30 will charge the battery at the desired current until its voltage rises to the limit and will then maintain that voltage No manual adjustment is needed during the test More compl...

Page 9: ...ize and type of battery to be emulated and then programmed into the MT 30 Remote Operation System Other Applications As the above examples illustrate the MT 30 is very flexible and versatile so it can...

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Page 11: ...utility to an internal Intermediate DC Bus The Intermediate DC Bus is regulated by the AC Inverter based on the maximum voltage expected by the DC Converter connected The Intermediate DC Bus is 250 Vo...

Page 12: ...ribed below MAIN POWER pressed to apply and remove power to the system The switch is illuminated when power is applied to the system EMERGENCY pressed to remove all power to the system The switch has...

Page 13: ...configuration This configuration is called Parallel because internally the two converter circuits are connected in parallel to provide higher current capability Safety Features The DC Converter incorp...

Page 14: ...these buttons on one converter A or B are flashing the DC Converter is prompting the user to choose a mode When a mode has been selected only the appropriate button will be lit not flashing for that c...

Page 15: ...measurements from the MT 30 to the ROS and to accept commands from the ROS For more information about the Remote Operation Interface please refer to the MT 30 Remote Operation System Manual MT 30 Rem...

Page 16: ...he RVS feature can be used in voltage mode as well as power mode See Appendix III for proper wiring and use of this feature In current mode the remotely measured voltage will be displayed once the RVS...

Page 17: ...pendent A 5 to 120 V 330 ADC 30 kW Independent B 5 to 120 V 170 ADC 20 kW Parallel 5 to 120 V 500 ADC 30 kW The above ranges are the maximum allowed by the system on a continuous basis Voltage the use...

Page 18: ...sius higher temperatures can be sustained at a lower continuous power rating Humidity 0 90 non condensing Cabinets Dimensions each cabinet approx 34 W x 36 D x 56 H Weight approx 1000 lbs 3 0 Installa...

Page 19: ...480 VAC 65 A 60 Hz 3 phase 3 wire plus ground CIRCUIT BREAKER 240V 175A magnetic trip Circuit breaker CB and wire are to be supplied by the installer 480V 80A magnetic trip Circuit breaker CB and wire...

Page 20: ...aim with your freight carrier and or insurance company for shipping damage If you discover shipping damage after acceptance file a claim for concealed damage 4 0 Operation 4 1 Planning Before you begi...

Page 21: ...nnections For example if the test requires current value over 330 Amperes in either direction Parallel configuration must be used The Table and Figure 4 1 show the operating limits for the two configu...

Page 22: ...e completely independently allowing Load A and Load B to be controlled separately Each load is connected from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the appropriate output The name Independ...

Page 23: ...stallation Operation Maintenance 06225 03H doc 19 of 47 AeroVironment Inc CONFIGURATION PRESS TO SET Load A OUTPUT A COMMON NEGATIVES OUTPUT B Load B INDEPENDENT PARALLEL Figure 4 2 Independent Config...

Page 24: ...ES OUTPUT B Figure 4 3 Parallel Configuration 4 4 Choosing Operating Limits The MT 30 allows you to set temporary upper and lower operating limits for voltage current and power that are more restricti...

Page 25: ...y the user it will automatically disconnect the output terminals to protect the system and or the load from a damaging failure In summary the DC Converter will follow the limits set by the user in all...

Page 26: ...e limit of 20 Vdc is higher than the required starting voltage of 0 Vdc so the DC Converter would prevent the load from being connected To correct the problem the lower voltage limit would need to be...

Page 27: ...ow for any test The steps are divided into Local Operation and Remote Operation You may choose to follow only some of these steps depending on your test requirements Each step on the flowchart is disc...

Page 28: ...y com m u nication an d statu s at PC Ru n test p rogram En d of test p rogram en ter stand by m od e Local Operation Rem ote O peration Ch eck set op erating lim its Select stan d by m od e Local O p...

Page 29: ...n light is off Make note of the name and frequency of any flashing LEDs Reference Table 5 1 to determine the fault indicated 4 7 Connecting the Load and selecting the Configuration The next step is co...

Page 30: ...have attached two loads and the unit is in Independent configuration you will need to repeat this procedure for both sides Load A and Load B In this situation you may choose to set limits for one sid...

Page 31: ...For example if the system is in Current Control Mode CURRENT mode button lit adjustments would be made by pressing the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons next to the current display To make small changes...

Page 32: ...0 V 150 A and 15 kW If you press the Voltage Mode button the DC Converter will change to Voltage Control Mode Voltage Mode button is lit and begin controlling at 100 Volts You may then adjust the volt...

Page 33: ...they are correct before applying power to the load again To check the operating limits push the UPPER or LOWER LIMITS button as before and adjust the limits as needed using the Up Arrow and Down Arro...

Page 34: ...environment The DC Converter will immediately switch to local operation and place the respective channel in Standby Mode You may also push STANDBY on whichever converter A or B is active When this is...

Page 35: ...3H doc 31 of 47 AeroVironment Inc WARNING You must make sure that the AC circuit breaker is off and the system has been off with the ON OFF or EMERGENCY OFF button in the OFF POSITION for a minimum of...

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Page 37: ...uld be removed from all interior surfaces The recommended device for cleaning is a vacuum cleaner with anti static provisions specifically designed for use on electronic equipment Be sure not to disru...

Page 38: ...e fittings Replace any hoses that are damaged with hoses from AeroVironment If a leak is found in the pump the heat sink or the reservoir contact AeroVironment for service or a replacement part Once t...

Page 39: ...ault Indicator On Steady Converter Communication Failure Utility Fault Indicator On Steady Startup Failure Bus Precharge Voltage never reached Two Pulses Utility Failure Utility Frequency is incorrect...

Page 40: ...Control Board Status 5 1V P ok time of fault see Display Board Status below 6 8V Failed Start Up 6 9V Out of space 7 0V Transistor Fault 7 1V V Drop Across Contactors 10V Channel A Current Display Boa...

Page 41: ...RS 232 output to connect to additional peripherals Independent One of two load configurations see also Parallel Two loads may be controlled independently by converter A and converter B Each load is at...

Page 42: ...limit and control commands to the MT 30 Remote Voltage Sense RVS A method of remote voltage measurement the MT 30 can feed back on to increase voltage accuracy at the load Side A Also Converter A The...

Page 43: ...d of conductor Optional Copper shims are available which can be wrapped around the bare cable conductor before inserting into rear of contact One or two shims may be necessary depending on cable size...

Page 44: ...onment Inc 2 To reassemble follow the above assembly instructions NOTE The simple and easy procedure for assembly or disassembly offers the user the flexibility to change or replace contacts and or in...

Page 45: ...minating excessive voltage drop across the cables which carry high current between the MT 30 and the Load and yet maintain greater voltage accuracy This is accomplished by utilizing the V Sense connec...

Page 46: ...Maintenance 06225 03H doc 42 of 47 AeroVironment Inc Load A V Sense A V Sense B Sense 1 3 Sense Sense 3 1 Sense Load B MT30 V Sense A B Fuse 4 Plcs Twisted pair shielded Figure A3 1 Connection diagram...

Page 47: ...must first set the Upper and Lower limits these limits will set the operation boundaries of the system which then could be controlled by varying the Analog Signal input Once the limits are establishe...

Page 48: ...pper limit 0 5 V Analog V 4 5 V Output Power Power PUpper limit Analog V 0 5 4 0 5 V Analog V 0 5 V Output Power Power 4 5 V Analog V 0 5 V Output Power Power PLower limit Analog V 0 5 4 4 5 V Analog...

Page 49: ...tallation Operation Maintenance 06225 03H doc 45 of 47 AeroVironment Inc MT 30 in Current Mode with Analog Input 150 100 50 0 50 100 150 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Analog Voltage Inputs Icom 0 Iupper 100 I...

Page 50: ...stallation Operation Maintenance 06225 03H doc 46 of 47 AeroVironment Inc MT 30 in Power Mode with Analog Input 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Analog Voltage Inputs Pcom 0 Pupper 15kw Plow...

Page 51: ...installation instructions 15 Intermediate DC Bus 7 9 37 Isolation Fault Detection 35 L Limits 21 22 27 29 30 31 37 Load 17 19 22 26 27 30 31 37 Load Configuration 17 26 30 Local 24 27 28 37 M MAIN PO...

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