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Page 1: ...M440036 01 Rev G www programmablepower com RS Series AC and DC Power Source User Manual...

Page 2: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 2 User Manual California Instruments AC Power Source AMETEK Programmable Power Models RS90 3Pi RS180 3Pi RS270 3Pi RS360 3Pi RS450 3Pi RS540 3Pi...

Page 3: ...their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright RS Series User Manual 2015 AMETEK Programmable Power Inc All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentatio...

Page 4: ...properly for both personnel 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 hav...

Page 5: ...operated contrary to 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 AMET...

Page 6: ...et Power Up Down Procedures 54 3 10 Clock and Lock Configurations 55 3 11 Basic Initial Functional Test 57 3 12 Remote Inhibit Remote Shutdown 59 3 13 Junction Box Accessory TBD 60 4 Front Panel Opera...

Page 7: ...tion HV Additional AC Voltage Range 168 9 3 Option 160 RTCA DO 160 Tests 169 9 4 Option 411 IEC 61000 4 11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions 183 9 5 Option 413 IEC 61000 4 13 Interharmonics Test 191 9 6...

Page 8: ...UP Key Movement 66 Figure 4 5 Cursor DOWN key Movement 67 Figure 4 6 Main Menu 1 Screen 67 Figure 4 7 Menu 1 through 3 68 Figure 4 8 PROGRAM Menu 72 Figure 4 9 MEASUREMENTS Screen Single Phase and Th...

Page 9: ...iation specification Edition 1 0 189 Figure 9 18 EN 61000 4 11 Voltage Variation specification Edition 2 0 189 Figure 9 19 IEC 61000 4 11 GUI screen 190 Figure 9 20 Application Setup Menus 192 Figure...

Page 10: ...e 7 2 RS Fuse Ratings 161 Table 7 3 Flash Down load Messages 164 Table 8 1 8 2 Replaceable Parts Fuses 166 Table 9 1 Normal Voltage and Frequency Minimum 171 Table 9 2 Normal Voltage and Frequency Max...

Page 11: ...ailable LAN option The RS Series units are contained in a floor standing enclosure on casters This allows the units to be moved around more easily Read the installation instructions carefully before a...

Page 12: ...ents are 2 x RS90 Each RS90 chassis requires its own AC service Total Line currents are 3 x RS90 Each RS90 chassis requires its own AC service Total Line currents are 4 x RS90 Each RS90 chassis requir...

Page 13: ...Regenerative mode SNK 1 16 66 Hz 2 66 500 Hz 3 500 Hz Load Regulation 0 25 FS DC 100 Hz 0 5 FS 100 Hz Line Regulation 0 1 for 10 input line change DC Offset Voltage 20 mV Output Noise 20 kHz to 1 MHz...

Page 14: ...titive Peak Current Note Maximum Peak Current shown Value shown reflects absolute peak current protection level This level may not be reached under all load conditions Depending on load conditions pea...

Page 15: ...at 5 mA for logic high Accuracy Ext Sync to phase A with fixed Ext Sync Frequency input 16 Hz 100 Hz 2 100 Hz 500 Hz 3 500 Hz 4 Note Output specifications apply below the Current Voltage rating lines...

Page 16: ...ser Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 16 Figure 2 2 Voltage Current Rating Chart for 150 300 V AC Ranges Derated Figure 2 3 RS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart for 200 400 V DC Ranges Max Ratin...

Page 17: ...z 0 01 Volt RMS Current 0 250 Amps 0 5 FS 100 Hz 1 0 FS 100 Hz 0 1 Amp Peak Current 0 750 Amps 2 FS 100 Hz 4 FS 100 Hz 0 1 Amp VA Power 0 30 KVA 1 FS 100 Hz 2 FS 100 Hz 10 VA Real Power 0 30 KW 1 FS 1...

Page 18: ...or current measurements specifications apply from 2 to 100 of measurement range 2 1 6 System Specification Parameter Specification External Modulation 0 to 10 Synchronization Input Isolated TTL input...

Page 19: ...e 9600 to 115 200 bps Syntax IEEE 488 2 and SCPI Note Disconnect any USB connection when using the RS232 interface USB Interface Standard USB 1 1 peripheral Data transfer rate 460 800 bps Syntax IEEE...

Page 20: ...each RS chassis Net 2150 lbs 975 Kg approximately 2475 lbs 1123 Kg approximately including AV option Shipping 2450 lbs 1111 Kg approximately 2775 lbs 1258 Kg approximately including AV option Materia...

Page 21: ...100 load Measured at one meter Safety Designed to EN 61010 1 European safety standards as required for the CE mark 2 5 Front Panel Controls Controls Shuttle knob Allows continuous change of all values...

Page 22: ...ee phase configuration using CLOCK and LOCK connections Each unit requires its own controller in this configuration One unit acts as the master and provides the reference clock to the auxiliary units...

Page 23: ...ller and front panel controls each of which having an ES emergency switch to connect a BNC cable between the cabinets for the ES connection For 3 or more cabinets with controller this BNC can be daisy...

Page 24: ...00 V Resolution 0 1 V Accuracy 0 25 of Full Scale 1 0 Vac rms Output Coupling AC coupled Power total power for all phases either range at full scale voltage AC Mode 90 KVA 180 KVA 270 KVA 360 KVA 450...

Page 25: ...ons apply below the Current Voltage rating lines shown in the V I rating chart below Figure 2 5 RS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV Option Max Rating Figure 2 6 RS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV O...

Page 26: ...tion 0 01 Hz from 16 00 to 81 92 Hz 0 1 Hz from 82 0 to 819 2 Hz 1 Hz from 820 to 905 Hz Accuracy 0 01 0 25 for the FC option Phase Accuracy 16 100 Hz 1 5 100 500 Hz 2 500 819 Hz 4 819 905 Hz 5 Voltag...

Page 27: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 27 Figure 2 7 HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V range Figure 2 8 HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 150V range...

Page 28: ...available output frequency to 500 Hz All other specifications of the RS90 system remain unchanged if this option is installed 2 6 5 WHM Option Specifications Watt hour measurement mode Accuracy 0 6 0...

Page 29: ...slightly higher than on RS units without this option SNK Option Frequency Range HF option 16 Hz 500 Hz Resolution 0 01 Hz from 16 00 to 81 92 Hz 0 1 Hz from 82 0 to 500 0 Hz Accuracy 0 01 0 25 for the...

Page 30: ...d temperature Settling time 0 5 msec Frequency Temperature coefficient 5ppm per degree C Stability 15 ppm per year Current Constant Power Mode Operation at higher currents but constant power is possib...

Page 31: ...be returned to the factory for either repair or upgrades WARNING This power source weighs approximately 2150 lbs 975 Kg approximately 2475 lbs 1123 Kg Obtain adequate help when moving the unit Make su...

Page 32: ...UTION Do not connect 400 or 480V into a unit set for 208 or 230V unit the result could be a severely damaged unit Always check the input rating on the model number tag before connecting AC input power...

Page 33: ...iguration requirements Note AC input wiring and connections must conform to local electrical safety codes that apply Always consult a qualified electrician prior to installation of any RS System AC in...

Page 34: ...ow ground wire Note DO NOT USE THE NEUTRAL CONNECTION OF A 3 PHASE Y AC POWER CONNECTION IN PLACE OF A TRUE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION AC power system neutrals cannot be used for protective earth ground...

Page 35: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 35 Figure 3 3 RS Series AC Input Connection Diagram Rear view...

Page 36: ...n the power source may hold a hazardous electrical charge even if the power source has been disconnected from the mains supply Allow capacitors to discharge to a safe voltage before touching exposed p...

Page 37: ...mpletely de energized and disconnected from any AC power input Note Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up Input an...

Page 38: ...5 for shield connection detail Note For External Sense connection a shielded cable MUST be used with the shield connected to chassis ground at the Ext Sense connector See Figure 3 5 External sense is...

Page 39: ...m the following formula 2 X DISTANCE X CABLE RESISTANCE PER FT X CURRENT VOLT DROP Table 3 2 Suggested Output Wiring Sizes Load Current Wire Gauge US Circular Mils kcmils Metric mm2 65 AMPS 8 AWG 16 5...

Page 40: ...THE REAR ACCESS PANEL The correct standard size Allen wrenches for connecting output wiring to TB1A and or TB1B are supplied with each RS in the ship kit Look for a brown envelope If the correct tool...

Page 41: ...a RS90 rear panel view Always disconnect all input power from the RS before removing the rear terminal block access panel Route the load wires through the strain relief clamps Depending on wire size r...

Page 42: ...al connections RS180 systems are shipped with external output terminal blocks that enable the output wiring from two chassis to be combined providing a single point of connection to the EUT These bloc...

Page 43: ...onnect all input power from the RS90 before removing the rear panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections Clock and Lock systems can NOT be paralleled like a RS180 pa...

Page 44: ...to be combined into one larger wire gauge size wire The outputs of the 2 or 3 RS chassis are connected on one side of these blocks Phase A B and C into the 3 position terminal and the neutral into th...

Page 45: ...sed to connect the multiple RS90 power sources in a Master Auxiliary configuration to create RS180 through RS540 models In these configurations only the Master RS90 power source has a built in control...

Page 46: ...DC DC mode control 33 INP OFF Input power control 34 A ERR HI Error Signal Phase A high 35 N C 36 B ERR LO Error Signal Phase B low 37 C ERR HI Error Signal Phase C high Table 3 4 System Interface Con...

Page 47: ...e Some units may not have this output connected If you don t get an output trigger on this BNC use the Function Strobe BNC instead 3 Function Strobe TTL output Same signal connection as Trigger Output...

Page 48: ...n the rear panel on all models Pin Name Direction 1 N C 2 TxD Output 3 RxD Input 4 N C 5 Common Common 6 N C 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Output 9 N C Table 3 9 RS232 Connector pin out RS with RS232 and USB The...

Page 49: ...etween the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used Note Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not recommended as communication may not be reliable Use GPIB in...

Page 50: ...rface refer to the RS Series Programming Manual P N 7003 961 distributed in Adobe PDF format on CD ROM CIC496 LAN Pin Ethernet TPE 10BaseT 100BastT 1000BaseT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B Crossover 1 Tran...

Page 51: ...is required to create an OR ed operation of more than one ES switch This connector is only present on RS MB systems with the ES option If present a suitable BNC cable should be used to connect the em...

Page 52: ...ration For MB systems such as RS180 3Pi MB the controller in the auxiliary unit must be disabled using S1 The SYSTEM field in the master unit controllers CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 screen must be set to th...

Page 53: ...ETEK Programmable Power RS Series 53 MODE MASTER AUX SINGLE CAB MULTI CAB 1 2 3 4 S1 Top View from back of MX Interface Board Detail view DIP S1 chassis Figure 3 13 Multi Cabinet DIP Switch Location a...

Page 54: ...y units 3 Allow 20 to 30 seconds for the turn on sequence to complete before attempting to communicate with the system 3 8 2 Power Down Procedure The power down shutdown sequence for the system is the...

Page 55: ...stead for application requiring more power than a single RS90 can provide This mode of operation requires that one RS has the LKM Lock Master option and one or two RS units have the LKS Lock auxiliary...

Page 56: ...ck mode is selected in the PROGRAM2 screen This means that a RS LKS cannot be used in normal external sync mode However the RS LKM master unit can be operated in external sync mode Note External sync...

Page 57: ...the PROGRAM 1 screen and select the desired voltage range The output mode can be set from the PROGRAM 2 screen use the MORE soft key or press the PROGR function key again Select AC mode 6 Set the out...

Page 58: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 58 Figure 3 14 Functional Test Setup...

Page 59: ...ng the OUTP RI MODE command See P N 7003 961 programming manual for details on changing modes The mode set is retained at power off and recalled at power up so stays in effect till changed again over...

Page 60: ...The wire gauge of the load connection must be sized to handle the maximum current in the low voltage range of operation The RS SYSTEM OUTPUT side of the terminal block will accept up to 8 wires If th...

Page 61: ...FUNCTION keypad DATA ENTRY keypad 4 1 2 System On Off Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker located on the bottom left side of the front panel disconnects the low voltage supply of the RS Source from t...

Page 62: ...MOTE LED is lit the front panel of the RS Series unit is disabled There is no LOCAL button that allows the user to regain control of the front panel This prevents accidental change of settings in ATE...

Page 63: ...NTER key is pressed the RS Series returns to its normal mode of operation In this mode changes made with the shuttle knob or the data entry keypad will take immediate effect The IMMEDIATE mode is usef...

Page 64: ...directly by pressing the PROG WAVE and MEAS keys respectively A map of the Main menus is provided on the next few pages There are three top level menus in the RS Series PROG The PROG key is a shortcut...

Page 65: ...The ON OFF button provides a convenient way to disconnect the load without having to remove any wires PHASE The PHASE key is used to select the phase on a RS90 Pressing the PHASE key will toggle phas...

Page 66: ...or position If the present cursor position is at the top of the right hand column the cursor is moved to the bottom position of the left hand column If the present cursor is at the top of the left han...

Page 67: ...he ENTER key is pressed BACKSPACE The BACKSPACE key can be used to erase one digit at a time if you make a data entry error 4 1 7 LCD Display The LCD display of the RS Series power source provides inf...

Page 68: ...than three levels of menus although some menus may be spread across more than one screen 4 2 1 MAIN Menus Figure 4 7 Menu 1 through 3 The top level menu is split in three parts MENU 1 through MENU 3 t...

Page 69: ...re required APPLICATIONS The APPLICATIONS menu provides access to the optional firmware application programs that may be installed in the RS Series AC source SETUP REGISTERS The SETUP REGISTERS menu a...

Page 70: ...VIEW DATA MODE SCALE TRIG MODE TRIG SOURCE TRIG PHASE TRIG DELAY START TRANSIENTS VOLT SURGE SAG START VOLT SWEEP STEP START GO TO VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP DURATION END VOLT DUR SCALE VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP...

Page 71: ...POWER RECALL REGISTER LEVEL dFREQ PK CURR MORE PREVIOUS SCREEN FRANGE DELAY STEP IHFREQ RESONANT MENU 3 UTILITY UTILITY 1 GPIB RS232 SETUP GPIB ADDRESS VOLT CURR CONTROL VOLT ALC RS232 BAUDRATE PREVI...

Page 72: ...ng choices are available in the PROGRAM menus Entry Description PROGRAM 1 VOLTAGE Programs the output voltage in Vrms while in AC mode or absolute voltage when in DC mode In DC mode negative values ca...

Page 73: ...and the key may be used to toggle through these three selections In DC mode no frequency selection is possible and all maximum current and power ratings are divided by two DC OFFSET When the AC DC mo...

Page 74: ...y To select the desired phase use the PHASE key to toggle through phase A B C or ABC The ABC mode displays the data for all three phases simultaneously The following parameters are available in the fi...

Page 75: ...readings between instruments depending on the implementation chosen The mode used by the power source is selectable over the bus INST PK CURR This readout reflects the instantaneous peak current value...

Page 76: ...are available on this menu Figure 4 10 HARMONICS TRACE ANALYSIS Screen Entry Description FUNCTION Selects Voltage Current or Both parameters for display VIEW Available display modes are TABLE BAR and...

Page 77: ...sed on the START field Essentially this is an asynchronous trigger event The acquisition will always be triggered in this mode and data is available immediately The PHASE A source will cause the acqui...

Page 78: ...ue of the trigger delay is 1000 ms The default trigger delay value is 0 0 ms which puts the trigger event at the beginning of the acquisition window START The START field is used to start a new acquis...

Page 79: ...e sag or surge VOLT SWEEP STEP Voltage sweeps cause the output voltage to change from the present value to a user specified end value at a specified rate of change A voltage step on the other hand is...

Page 80: ...is field will set the voltage level during the transient duration in volts DUR SCALE Duration scale default is time in seconds Use the Shuttle knob to select CYCLES if desired Note that durations expr...

Page 81: ...y one execution of this event in the list is required EVENT This must be the last item in the transient edit screen All data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes a value f...

Page 82: ...olts DUR SCALE Duration scale default is time in seconds Use the Shuttle knob to select CYCLES if desired Note that durations expressed in cycles may cause rounding errors if the period of the selecte...

Page 83: ...f only one execution of this event in the list is required EVENT This must be the last item in the transient edit screen All data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes a va...

Page 84: ...nt in Hz END DELAY This is the time delay the frequency will stay at END FREQ before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient FUNCTION This field can be used to select the...

Page 85: ...t voltage and frequency for the event A duration of 0 seconds will cause the output voltage and frequency to reach their end value immediately END FREQ This is the output frequency at the end of the t...

Page 86: ...TART field and the ENTER key is pressed transient execution starts The output relay must be closed or an error message will appear and the transient will not start Once a transient is in progress this...

Page 87: ...utput of the AC Source to be dropped momentarily To avoid this make sure none of the phases is using the CLIPPED sine wave function when changing the clip level GROUP The group field displays the curr...

Page 88: ...e If the cursor is moved to this field the ENTER key will execute the selected MODE If the mode is set to PROG pressing ENTER while the cursor is on the SQUARE entry will select the square wave for th...

Page 89: ...cute the selected MODE If the mode is set to PROG pressing ENTER while the cursor is on the user defined entry will select the custom waveform for the phase shown in the top right corner of the displa...

Page 90: ...704 Test sequence for MIL standard 704 AC and DC tests OMNI OPTION This entry selects the OMNI control menu The OMNI option provides a lumped reference impedance for use in IEC 61000 3 3 or IEC 61000...

Page 91: ...screen to confirm the save operation RECALL REGISTER Recall instrument setup from a register number selected by the user The numeric data entry keypad should be used to enter a number between 0 and 1...

Page 92: ...s off the AC source output in case of an overload condition This mode has user programmable trip delay which is located in the same menu Constant Current mode will maintain the load current at the max...

Page 93: ...is present this screen may be used to view or change LAN parameters The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed IP and Gateway addresses are normally assigned by the network DCHP server Changes to...

Page 94: ...so displays the internal AC source ambient temperature in degrees C VIEWING ANGLE The viewing angle can be used to change the contrast ratio of the LCD display The range of the viewing angle parameter...

Page 95: ...sed to set the RS232 baud rate to either 9600 19 200 38 400 57600 or 115 200 baud The baud rate set on the AC source must match the one programmed for the communications port of the controller Baud ra...

Page 96: ...will be reduced as needed after the trip delay time to maintain the level of programmed current The constant voltage mode will maintain the set voltage as long as the current drawn by the load does no...

Page 97: ...re provided in the INITIAL SETUP menus Entry Description INITIAL SETUP 1 VOLTAGE Sets the power on AC voltage for AC and AC DC modes or the DC voltage for DC mode CURR LIMIT Sets the power on current...

Page 98: ...the AC source or issue a RST command over one bus CLOCK MODE Sets the clock source used at power up Available settings are Stand Alone STAND MASTER LKM clock and lock master and AUX LKS clock and lock...

Page 99: ...rmation is provided on this screen Entry Description VOLTAGE Maximum AC rms or DC voltage available in the high voltage range CUR LIMIT Maximum AC rms current limit available in the low voltage range...

Page 100: ...ion is possible ADVANCE This field indicates the presence of advanced capabilities for waveform generation and measurement analysis are present DO160 Indicates the presence of the RTCA DO160 test opti...

Page 101: ...RS180 system Master RS270 RS270 System Master RS360 RS360 system Master RS450 RS450 system Master RS540 RS540 System Master AUX Auxiliary System If this field is set incorrectly the current limit sca...

Page 102: ...OPTn fields use the shuttle ON indicates the option is present N A indicates the option is not installed LAN This field indicates the presence of the LAN Ethernet interface option ON indicates the opt...

Page 103: ...operation AC or DC mode For three phase configurations the PHASE keys toggle between the three calibration screens for each phase These parameters are password protected and can only be changed after...

Page 104: ...n screens for each phase Refer to the calibration section in this manual for details on performing a calibration The following calibration factors are available from this menu Entry Description VOLT F...

Page 105: ...iately reflected at the output To change the output voltage Counter Clock wise Clock wise INCR DECR 1 Place the cursor on the VOLTAGE entry 2 Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the value counterclo...

Page 106: ...sing the MEAS key A small arrow will be showing in front of either the Voltage or Frequency measurement readout 3 The shuttle knob can now be used to increment or decrement the selected parameter If t...

Page 107: ...ly To avoid interrupting the voltage output to the unit under test select a different waveform such as the standard sine wave first change the clip level and change the waveform back to the CLIPPED si...

Page 108: ...ccidental erasure 4 4 4 Waveform Groups Waveform groups extend the number of available custom waveform to 200 Each group can contain up to 50 user defined waveforms Groups are numbered 0 through 3 and...

Page 109: ...waveform may have a different maximum rms value The 3Pi controller will prevent the user from programming the rms voltage above this limit If a value is entered in the PROGRAM 1 menu above this value...

Page 110: ...cale voltage No adjustments for voltage setting are made below the full scale value Waveform selection and frequency programming will be subject to the above limit An error message will be generated t...

Page 111: ...ton on the front panel This will cause the screen to cycle through all available measurement screens 4 5 1 Standard Controller Measurements For RS Series power sources the following two measurement sc...

Page 112: ...n the next chapter Note The V and I distortion calculations are based on H2 through H50 with the RMS current in the denominator Note that some definitions of THD use the fundamental component H1 as th...

Page 113: ...g the PHASE key in three phase configurations This chapter covers the use and application of these advanced measurement functions 4 6 1 Harmonic Analysis The 3Pi controller s power analyzer performs f...

Page 114: ...ode The triangle on the left edge of the LCD screen points to the current position in the table Figure 4 33 Scrolling Through Tabular FFT Data Bar chart format FFT data displays show the same data in...

Page 115: ...ows you to see at least one cycle of the output waveform If the output is programmed at 50 Hz a 20 ms scale would display exactly one signal period 6 Move the cursor to the TRIG MODE and select SINGLE...

Page 116: ...ead out the data under the vertical cursor This cursor is a dotted line that can be moved using the knob If the left or right edge of the display window is reached the entire display will shift so the...

Page 117: ...new data is acquired and the LCD display is updated No user intervention is required after the initial START event This mode is appropriate for capturing repetitive events or to monitor the source out...

Page 118: ...or DC value specified and it triggers the measurement acquisition at the same moment in time When selecting this trigger source the field below the TRIG SOURCE field changed to SET VOLT Use this fiel...

Page 119: ...o 90 the inrush current can be captured under worst case conditions In this case the voltage should be programmed to 0 volt before triggering the acquisition using the START field Note When using the...

Page 120: ...wn in Figure 4 37 where a 20 ms trigger delay is used after triggering on phase A 180 The fundamental frequency of the output is 50 Hz The dashed line indicates the trigger point It occurs on the firs...

Page 121: ...from the keyboard or using the knob The following time interval range is available 128 msec to 1280 msec This situation is shown in Figure 4 38 The example shows a similar scenario as before only thi...

Page 122: ...rface On power up the AC source always reverts to the maximum slew rate for both voltage and frequency 4 7 2 Using Transient Modes The voltage can be programmed in the following transient operating mo...

Page 123: ...ters required to set up a Pulse transient include the pulse count pulse period and pulse duty cycle An example of a Pulse transient is shown in Figure 4 39 In this case the count is 4 the pulse period...

Page 124: ...ents The list specifies the pulses as three voltage points point 0 2 and 4 each with its corresponding dwell point The intervals are three zero voltage points point 1 3 and 5 of equal intervals The co...

Page 125: ...d enter a number from 1 through 99 The transient list will be executed in order of event number Leaving a gap between event numbers allows you to insert events at different places later in the sequenc...

Page 126: ...ways reverts to ABC Frequency transients are identical to voltage transients except they apply to all three phases at all times in a three phase configuration 4 7 6 Programming Slew Rates As shown in...

Page 127: ...t so different waveforms may be programmed on different phases during transient execution Figure 4 41 illustrates the concept of using different waveforms at different steps in a transient list In thi...

Page 128: ...transient may be useful when running slowly changing output transients to hold the output at a specific setting while observing the effect on the unit under test 4 7 9 Saving Transient List Programs W...

Page 129: ...uits in the RS Series is given in this section Refer to Figure 5 1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system Figure 5 2 shows a more detailed system inter connect for a RS 45 1 single phase o...

Page 130: ...an be either AC DC or a combination of AC and DC The mode is controller by the CPU controller based on user selection All four amplifier modules within each power module are controlled by a single Mod...

Page 131: ...f multiple RS units is also on this board assembly All three phases are contained on the same board If the 413 option is present a separate inter harmonic generator board is connected to the CPU board...

Page 132: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 132 Figure 5 2 RS Series Detailed Block Diagram...

Page 133: ...RS Series 133 Figure 5 3 Power Module Detailed Block Diagram...

Page 134: ...One is the master out unit with CPU controller assembly installed the other the Auxiliary in unit without CPU controller or with CPU controller disabled The CPU controller can be disabled using the i...

Page 135: ...the chassis and can be removed from the front after removing the front cover Each power modules is fully self contained and forms a complete AC to AC or AC to DC converter The three power modules are...

Page 136: ...g range a fault is generated Furthermore in any of the three AC input phases fails the RS will shut itself down 5 7 2 Modulator Board The modulator board is located directly above the PFC board and ne...

Page 137: ...modulator board via a small ribbon cable Each Amplifier board has four outputs A A B and B These four outputs connect to a set of Inductor boards using stranded wires with Anderson style connectors Th...

Page 138: ...these current sensors is routed to the modulator board to regulate current sharing and peak current limiting 5 7 5 Fan Supply Board The Fan Supply board is located in the wind tunnel of the PFC secti...

Page 139: ...ES UP TO 480 VAC AND 500 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY P...

Page 140: ...optimal performance at the typical operating points of the RS Series If the typical application in which the RS system is used is unusual it may be better to calibrate it at different operating points...

Page 141: ...to access any calibration screen The calibration password is always 5000 and may be entered using the numeric keypad Once entered the calibration screens remain accessible until the RS unit is powere...

Page 142: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 142 Figure 6 1 Voltage Calibration Setup RS90 Rear view...

Page 143: ...onnect the test equipment to the power source as shown in Figure 6 1 The DVM for calibrating the measurement voltage should always be connected to the Remote Sense connector on the Master cabinet Note...

Page 144: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 144 Figure 6 2 Current Measurement Calibration Setup Rear view...

Page 145: ...only required on the high voltage range The same voltage measurement calibration coefficients are used on both voltage ranges Note that the current measurement calibration is only required on the low...

Page 146: ...surement Cal DC To calibrate DC measurements set the power source to the DC mode Select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry from the MENU 3 screen Refer to section 4 2 12 for relevant LCD screen Note For the fo...

Page 147: ...VAC Range 240 VAC 60 Hz no load VOLT FS VAC AC Current Full scale 150 VAC Range 120 VAC 60 Hz full load to 90 of max current range CURR FS IAC DC MODE DC Volt Full scale 400 VDC Range 320 VDC no load...

Page 148: ...the standard range Note Selecting the calibration screen by entering the Cal Password will turn off the ALC mode Conversely turning on the ALC mode will turn off the Calibration mode If the ALC mode i...

Page 149: ...he VOLT ZERO parameter and adjust the output to 0 0 0 005 VDC Save this value by pressing the ENTER key To calibrate AC output set the power source to the AC mode high voltage range For RS units with...

Page 150: ...ct AC mode thee phase mode 120Vac 60 Hz Program all three phase outputs to the same voltage For best results the output of all amplifiers should be loaded to at least 80 of full scale voltage current...

Page 151: ...m 8 7 6 Select FREQUENCY and program 400 Hz This combination of values should generate a 20 0 Vac RMS output from the AUX Generator See sample below INTER HARMONICS REF VOLT 230 0 VAC FREQUENCY 400 Hz...

Page 152: ...ogrammable Power RS Series 152 Top View from back of MX Interface Board Detail view 7003 719 IEC413 board chassis CPU Phase A Shield AUX Generator Adjustments R9 R10 R11 Figure 6 4 413 Option Aux Gene...

Page 153: ...ATION PROGRAM VALUES CALIBRATION VALUE ADJUST TO 300 VAC range DC Zero 300 VAC range 0 0 V 60 Hz VOLT ZERO 0 5 mV DC 300 VAC range High Freq DC Zero HF models only 300 VAC range 0 0 V 820 Hz VOLT ZERO...

Page 154: ...e master cabinet Power up the cabinet Set the controller to the 300V range program 230V at 60Hz Enable the output by pressing the OUTPUT ON OFF key Measure the A module output voltage and write it dow...

Page 155: ...module Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 8 If power system under adjustment is an RS270 through RS540 then repeat steps 5 6 and 7 above for the additional auxiliary cabinets 9 Power d...

Page 156: ...oubleshoot the unit down to the module level Only a qualified electronic technician should attempt this level troubleshooting 7 3 Basic operation PARAGRAPH PROBLEM 0 Excessive Output Voltage 7 3 2 Poo...

Page 157: ...er module serviced Operating load with too high inrush or start up currents Consult factory for application advice 7 3 6 No Output and No Lights on Front Panel CAUSE SOLUTION Input circuit breaker swi...

Page 158: ...S DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED 7 4 1 Switch Off Unit Switch off the unit at the circuit breaker on the front panel as well as removing the input power from the unit WARNING W...

Page 159: ...le that the AC power stage inside the module has failed and it will be necessary to remove the power module from the chassis for closer inspection WARNING Wait 10 minutes for all internal capacitors t...

Page 160: ...get shorted Usually if the B device is failed the B device will also short When these devices short one or more of the 30A fuses F1 through F8 on the DC power distribution board will be open An amplif...

Page 161: ...Fuses FUSE FUNCTION FUSE VALUE CI F1 thru F6 AC mains input 208 240V 200A 270246 F1 thru F6 AC mains input 400 480V 110A 270226 F1 Power Module PFC Fuse 100A 270249 F1 F8 AMP Heat Sink Fuses 30A 2701...

Page 162: ...om the AMETEK Programmable Power website www programmablepower com under GUI Software You need to be a registered user to do so A Windows 2000 XP PC with available RS232 serial port COM port A RS232 1...

Page 163: ...long you may have missed the window and you will have to recycle power on the AC source and try again This will put the source controller into the Flash down load mode Wait until the screen shown bel...

Page 164: ...letes successfully the power source will initialize with the new firmware Observe the LCD display for the firmware revision displayed during initialization to confirm the new firmware is now installed...

Page 165: ...TEK PP 1 A16 7003 723 1 Ripple Filter AMETEK PP 1 A3 7003 731 1 PC Assy System Interface AMETEK PP 1 A4 7003 701 1 PC Assy V I Sense AMETEK PP 1 A14 7003 713 1 PC Assy PWR Interconnect AMETEK PP 1 A15...

Page 166: ...1 A8 PFC Q3 330437 Transistor IGBT FUJI 2MBI150NC 060 1 A9 PFC Seq CI P N Description Vendor Qty Assy Number and Location Top Assembly 5440001 F1 F2 270246 FUSE 200A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 Littel...

Page 167: ...no options may be present on your specific unit this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all available options There is no separate manual for these options except possible...

Page 168: ...and as such offers no DC output capability Thus whenever the 400 V range is selected the output mode is automatically set to AC MODE and other modes cannot be selected Since the HV option range is AC...

Page 169: ...o support all revisions For now revision D has no associated data files in the RSGui but does have it s own user interface control screen 9 3 1 Option 160 RTCA DO160 rev D Tests Firmware 9 3 1 1 Gener...

Page 170: ...Abnormal Voltage minimum 2 Abnormal Voltage maximum 3 Voltage Drop 4 Voltage Surge 5 Frequency Transients test group 1 only DC Source 1 Abnormal Voltage minimum 2 Abnormal Voltage maximum 3 Abnormal...

Page 171: ...screens have the following tests 1 VOLT FREQ MIN 2 VOLT FREQ MAX 3 VOLT UNBALANCE 4 WAVEFORM DISTORTION 5 VOLT MODULATION 6 FREQ MODULATION 7 POWER INTERRUPT 8 VOLTAGE SURGE 9 FREQ TRANSIENT group 1 F...

Page 172: ...emain at 115 volts The key backspace will terminate the test at any time VOLT UNBALANCE Standard Group RTCA Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage offset 6 6 6 9 Frequency 400 400 360 650 360 800 Table 9 3 Norm...

Page 173: ...User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power RS Series 173 Figure 9 4 Voltage Modulation...

Page 174: ...st requires a numeric value equal to the modulation rate in Hz This value must be between 0 01 Hz and 100 Hz The frequency modulation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in Figure 9...

Page 175: ...T1 T2 T3 DO160 Table 16 1 Test conditions for equipment with digital circuits NOTES 1 Definitions T1 Power interrupt time T2 Time it would take for the applied voltage to decay from V nom to zero volt...

Page 176: ...the end of the test the power source will be switched back to the low range automatically Voltage Time Seq No RTCA Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 ALL 1 115 115 115 115 5 Minute 2 160 160 160 170 30msec 3 115...

Page 177: ...Table 9 6 Normal Frequency Variation Sequence This test will apply to Group 2 and 3 only At 115 voltage the frequency is set to 360Hz for 5 minutes The frequency is slowed per sequence listed in Table...

Page 178: ...9 8 The test will last for 30 minutes The test will be repeated using the voltage from Table 9 7 and frequency from Table 9 8 The key backspace will terminate the test at any time VOLT UNBALANCE Stand...

Page 179: ...and frequency to levels defined by Table 9 11 for 5 minutes The test will be repeated for Group1 only as indicated in Table 9 11 All Groups will repeat the test using Table 9 11 for the voltage setti...

Page 180: ...Figure 9 11 Normal State The DO 160 NORMAL screen has the following tests 1 VOLT MIN 2 VOLT MAX 3 VOLT UNDER 4 VOLT SURGE 5 POWER INTERRUPT The above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlig...

Page 181: ...30 B 40 40 30 15 17 30 Z 50 50 50 12 12 30 Table 9 15 Voltage Surge POWER INTERRUPT Refer to section POWER INTERRUPT 9 3 1 6 2 Abnormal Test From the DO 160 MENU scroll to the ABNORMAL DC entry using...

Page 182: ...e after seven seconds VOLT SURGE This test will produce voltage surge defined by Table 9 16 This test will be repeated three times with ten seconds intervals The voltage values are halved for 14 0V ca...

Page 183: ...he file names When using front panel operation the user has to set levels for each individual test step in SINGLE mode 9 4 3 Initial Setup The user must set the operating frequency and voltage and clo...

Page 184: ...d to L3 and phase C is mapped to L2 The required phase selection letter combination for the required Line to line dip is shown in table C 2 for reference IEC Tables RS Reference L1 A L2 C L3 B Table 9...

Page 185: ...dip but rather the phase offset with respect to phase A Requires FW 1 17 on Series I RS units or 4 17 on Series II RS units 9 4 5 Tests Performed 9 4 5 1 DIPS AND INTERRUPTIONS 1 Run All Run predefine...

Page 186: ...0 3 10 16 70 0 5 180 3 10 17 70 1 0 45 90 3 at diff 10 18 70 5 45 90 135 3 at diff 10 19 70 10 90 135 180 3 at diff 10 20 70 25 180 225 270 3 at diff 10 21 70 50 270 315 0 3 at diff 10 Table 9 19 Dips...

Page 187: ...TO NO CYCLES and START ANGLE parameters These parameters must be set before starting the test The following is a description of these parameters DIP TO The dip voltage level as a percentage of the no...

Page 188: ...ll time End V in of UT Delay between steps s 1 VSweep 100 2 40 0 2 Hold 40 1 40 0 3 VSweep 40 2 100 10 4 VSweep 100 2 40 0 5 Hold 40 1 40 0 6 VSweep 40 2 100 10 7 VSweep 100 2 40 0 8 Hold 40 1 40 0 9...

Page 189: ...ile the original standard used voltage ramps on both sides of the variation test level the Edition 2 0 standard calls out an abrupt drop to the test level followed by a voltage ramp back to the nomina...

Page 190: ...both editions of the test standard Files applicable to Edition 2 0 have ED20 in their file name Do not mix these files as the data setup will not be correct if you do To load a test file select the M...

Page 191: ...umber CIC637 Provide the model and serial number of the unit master unit in multi box systems to ensure the correct firmware is provided The firmware revision is displayed on the LCD screen immediatel...

Page 192: ...key to select the IEC 1000 4 13 main menu The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9 21 Figure 9 21 IEC1000 4 13 Menu 9 5 4 1 IEC Screen Parameters The IEC 1000 4 13 has the following common fields f...

Page 193: ...al group if run group is selected The field has the following groups 1 FCURVE This is the first part of harmonic combination test 2 OSWING This is the second part of harmonic combination test 3 SWEEP...

Page 194: ...he OSWING group is selected the screen will appear as shown in Figure 9 23 The screen has the following parameters that are unique to the group Figure 9 23 IEC 1000 4 13 OSWING 1 LEVEL The level of th...

Page 195: ...hout sweeping through the entire range a RUN POINT can be selected 5 RESONANT This field is used to report the resonant points if any after running the sweep test No editing is allowed in this field W...

Page 196: ...ts the time in seconds for which the test will pause between inter harmonic frequencies There is only one value for the entire test The PAUSE can be set when the test is not running MEISTER CURVE GROU...

Page 197: ...d is used to report the resonant points if any after running the Meister curve test No editing is allowed in this field When the test is completed a display of harmonics current versus frequency plot...

Page 198: ...t standard however Start Class 1 2 Determine appropriate test configuration Perform 8 2 1 Test Harmonic combination Flatcurve and Overswing Any functional anomalies No No Class 2 required Meister curv...

Page 199: ...es Any functional anomalies Any functional anomalies Test Completed FAIL RecordResults Test Completed PASS Record Results Yes Perform 8 2 2 Test Frequency Sweep Perform 8 2 4 Test Meister Curve Perfor...

Page 200: ...e ENTER key The tests will run in the following sequence FCURVE OSWING SWEEP HARM IHARM Note The test for class 3 will take about 25 minutes class 2 slightly less 5 While the test is running the ABORT...

Page 201: ...INTERHARMONICS SCREEN The inter harmonics screen will appear as shown in Figure 9 31 This screen has the following parameters Figure 9 31 INTERHARMONICS SCREEN 1 REFERENCE This field will enable the...

Page 202: ...power source s front panel or through the supplied RSGui program The revision A C F tests can only be operated through the supplied RSGui program Thus for rev A C and F a Windows PC and interface is...

Page 203: ...N A setting outside these nominal values will disable the test and will prevent access to its Menu screens 9 6 1 3 Revision The MIL704 option defaults to Revision E The System is capable of performing...

Page 204: ...e under 2 Abnormal Voltage over 9 6 1 5 Front Panel Entry To perform a test from the keyboard from the MENU 2 screen select the APPLICATIONS screen The APPLICATIONS screen will appear as shown in Figu...

Page 205: ...R key to select the STEADY STATE screens The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9 34 Figure 9 34 Steady State Menu The MIL704 Steady state 1 and Steady state 2 screens have the following tests 1 VO...

Page 206: ...le for the selected phase will change relative to phase A in the following sequence If phase B is selected 236 for 1 minute 244 for 1 minute 240 for 1 minute If phase C is selected 116 for 1 minute 12...

Page 207: ...following sequence 180V for 10 msec Linearly reduced to118V in 78msec Stay at 118V for 87msec before returning to 115V Prior to the test a range change may take place if the power source is set for t...

Page 208: ...Figure 9 36 Emergency Menu The EMERGENCY SCREEN has the following tests 1 VOLTAGE 2 FREQUENCY The above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and t...

Page 209: ...cays with time to 125 volt by the following equation V 124 6 2 77 t for 0 05 t 6 925 Stay at 125V for 93 seconds before returning to 115V Prior to the test a range change may take place if the power s...

Page 210: ...igure 9 39 Steady State DC The MIL704 STEADY STATE screen has the following tests 1 VOLTAGE 2 RIPPLE The above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key...

Page 211: ...ystem 50V for 12 5 msec Linearly reduce to29V in 70msec Stay at 29V for 92 5msec before returning to 28V 2 270V System 330V for 20 msec Linearly reduce to280V in 20msec Stay at 280V for 135msec before...

Page 212: ...or the selected phase in the following sequence 1 28V system 50V for 50msec The voltage gradually decays with time to 31 5 volts by the following equation V 31 38 0 93 t for 0 05 t 7 758 Stay at 31 5V...

Page 213: ...CY DC entry using the up and down cursor keys Figure 9 42 Press the ENTER key to start the EMERGENCY TEST Figure 9 42 Emergency Test VOLTAGE This test will change the output voltage for the selected p...

Page 214: ...o 4994 971 included on CDROM 9 8 Option AMD Airbus AMD24C Test For information regarding the operation of the AMD24C tests with the RSGui please refer to the Avionics Software Manual CI part no 4994 9...

Page 215: ...9 43 Use the up and down key to position the cursor to the WH METER field Press the Enter Key Figure 9 43 Application Screen The WATT HOUR METER screen shown in Figure 9 44 has the following fields Fi...

Page 216: ...ed with the phase key If the phase is selected for all phases in a two or three phase system the WATT HR and POWER fields will show the sum of all phases PK CURR will remain at the last selected phase...

Page 217: ...measured power is negative indicating energy is being fed back into the RS amplifiers In this mode of operation the current limit mode will behave differently than it does under normal load condition...

Page 218: ...current being fed back by the EUT OVER VOLT EUT over voltage limit 0 0 to max V range value Sets the EUT over voltage limit This is the maximum allowable voltage AC or DC at which the EUT can operate...

Page 219: ...mming syntax 9 11 6 SNK and Phase Modes On RS models operating in three phase mode the protection shut down mechanisms are implemented on a phase by phase basis This means that these parameters can be...

Page 220: ...proceed as follows Go to MENU3 Go to UTILITY Select VOLT CURR CONTROL field Now set ALC OFF Now toggle VOLT REF EXT Use shuttle or key to change field Once the RS is set to EXTD mode turn the output O...

Page 221: ...st 102 Syntax error Command syntax incorrect Misspelled or unsupported command 103 Invalid separator SCPI separator not recognized See SCPI section of programming manual 104 Data type error Data type...

Page 222: ...rs 221 Setting conflict Requested setting conflicts with other setting in effect Check other settings E g trying to program a DC offset while in AC mode 222 Data out of range Parameter data outside of...

Page 223: ...410 Query INTERRUPTED Query issued but response not read Check application program for correct flow Response must be read after each query to avoid this error 420 Query UNTERMINATED Query incomplete C...

Page 224: ...parameters missing Check programmed lists 14 Voltage peak error Peak voltage exceeds internal bus voltage This error may occur when selecting user defined wave shapes with higher crest factors Reduce...

Page 225: ...l trip if PONS CURR PEAK PROT status is set to 1 and the peak current drawn by the load exceeds the maximum specified peak current capability for more than 30 seconds To avoid this error reduce the lo...

Page 226: ...Power 30 Construction internal 20 controller assembly 131 Controllers programable 22 Cooling 20 current voltage sensor 134 current limit 130 custom waveforms 107 creating 107 deleting 108 downloading...

Page 227: ...y 64 measurement calibration 103 MENU key 64 MIL STD 704 100 Modulator 130 MS704 101 Multi cabinet 52 N Noise 13 O Offset Voltage DC 13 Option MB 52 oscillator 130 output frequency 72 junction 60 volt...

Page 228: ...130 top cover removal 158 transient execution 128 transient execution 86 transients list 124 pulse 123 slew rate 126 step 122 switching waveforms 127 Transients Input 20 Trigger input BNC 18 output BN...

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