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Model M3628PCF

Portable Capacitor Former

Customer Reference Manual

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Page 1: ...Web www bonitron com Tel 615 244 2825 Email info bonitron com Model M3628PCF Portable Capacitor Former Customer Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...design develop and manufacture the quality industrial electronic systems demanded in today s market A strong academic background supported by continuing education is complemented by many years of hands on field experience A clear advantage Bonitron has over many competitors is combined on site engineering labs and manufacturing facilities which allows the engineering team to have immediate access ...

Page 3: ...Below is a sampling of Bonitron s current product offering WORLD CLASS PRODUCTS Undervoltage Solutions Overvoltage Solutions Uninterruptible Power for Drives DC Bus Ride Thru Voltage Regulators Chargers and Dischargers Energy Storage Braking Transistors Braking Resistors Transistor Resistor Combo Line Regeneration Dynamic Braking for Servo Drives Common Bus Solutions Portable Maintenance Solutions...

Page 4: ...Description 15 Figure 4 1 Faceplate 15 4 2 Features 16 4 2 1 AC Power Input Connector 16 4 2 2 DC Output Connectors 16 4 2 3 Displays 16 4 2 4 Voltage Control Knob 16 4 2 5 Control Switch 17 4 2 6 Voltage Present Indicator 17 4 2 7 Over Temp Indicator 17 4 3 Control Mode Switch 18 4 3 1 Charge Mode 18 4 3 2 Hold Mode 18 4 3 3 Discharge Mode 18 4 4 Circuit Breaker 18 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 5 1 Displa...

Page 5: ...INEERING DATA 21 6 1 Ratings Charts 21 Table 6 1 Ratings Table 21 Table 6 2 Dimensions 21 6 2 Block Diagram 21 Figure 6 1 Block Diagram 21 7 APPENDIX 23 7 1 Application Notes 23 7 1 1 Typical Capacitor Bank Forming Procedure 23 ...

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Page 7: ...al is a user s guide for the Model M3628PCF It will provide the user with the necessary information to successfully connect and operate the M3628PCF In the event of any conflict between this document and any publication and or documentation related to any associated hardware capacitor bank etc the latter shall have precedence 1 3 MANUAL VERSION AND CHANGE RECORD Manual changed to reflect updated d...

Page 8: ...ntifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss CAUTION CAUTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to property damage or economic loss Attentions help you identify a potential hazard avoid a hazard and recognize the consequences CAUTION Heat or burn hazard Identifies a statement regar...

Page 9: ...tal displays indicate the Setpoint voltage Output voltage and Current This product may be used for many purposes including charging discharging and forming of capacitors as well as serving general DC power needs 2 1 RELATED PRODUCTS M5628 ULTRA CAPACITOR BATTERY CHARGER The M3528 charger can charge strings of batteries or ultracapacitors to voltages required for industrial and commercial applicati...

Page 10: ...DC VOLTAGE OUTPUT Y 1100VDC Units that have a C in the part number are legacy units Please refer to the legacy manual for correct ratings MAX OUTPUT CURRENT RATING The max output current rating indicates the maximum DC current the unit can supply at its maximum voltage INPUT VOLTAGE This indicates the input voltage for the unit Table 2 2 Input Voltage Ratings RATING CODE INPUT VOLTAGE 120 120 VAC ...

Page 11: ...0 1100 VDC Output Current 1 ADC Maximum Load Capacitance 100 000 µF Switch Charging off or discharging Displays Setpoint Voltage 0 1100 5VDC Output Voltage 0 1100 5VDC and Current 0 2000 5mA Size 10 50 high x 22 00 wide x 18 00 deep Weight 65 lbs Storage Temp 20 C to 65 C Humidity Below 90 non condensing Atmosphere Free of corrosive gas and conductive dust ...

Page 12: ...ENT CONNECTING THE M3628PCF S VOLTAGE OUTPUT TO A LOAD WITH THE POLARITY REVERSED CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT AND POTENTIALLY CREATE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD THREATENING LIVES ENSURE THAT THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS ON BOTH THE SOURCE AND LOAD ARE POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTLY CONNECTED BEFORE OPERATION NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WITH THE ENCLOSURE COVER REMOVED DANGER NEVER...

Page 13: ...g and cannot be changed in the field The DC output connectors supply DC voltage at the user selected level via a pair of banana connectors Output lead can be constructed as needed 3 2 2 SOURCE CONSIDERATIONS A three wire source with ground and neutral conductor is required for proper operation Input voltage should not exceed the specified input voltage damage to the unit may result The source must...

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Page 15: ...ent are shown on digital displays The unit is capable of safely charging and discharging connected capacitors Figure 4 1 Faceplate Note When connected to non capacitive loads including bleeder resistors the unit may not be able to reach the full 1100V output voltage If your load has non capacitive draw exceeding the available charge current of the PCF you may need to disconnect these resistors in ...

Page 16: ...olerance of 5V CAUTION The setpoint voltage may climb as the charging current decreases The output voltage at the end of a charge cycle may exceed the setpoint voltage displayed at the beginning of a charge cycle Do not leave charging capacitors unattended 4 2 3 2 OUTPUT CURRENT This ammeter displays the current flowing to or from the load Positive values indicate the supply is delivering power to...

Page 17: ...icates that there is voltage on the DC output of the unit DANGER Do not use this light as an indication that the output is safe to work on Always check the output with a working voltmeter before connecting or disconnecting equipment as the lamp may be malfunctioning Electrocution Hazard This unit produces dangerous levels of voltage that can cause injury or death Always follow safety protocols whe...

Page 18: ... output voltage The Output Voltage will be operational to indicate the voltage present on the load The Setpoint meter will indicate Ø 4 3 3 DISCHARGE MODE In Discharge Mode the M3628PCF places a fixed resistance across the load and the load discharges through it The Output Voltage meter will be operational The Current Meter will show negative current CAUTION Extended discharging may cause overheat...

Page 19: ...it and the load making sure that the connection is solid the polarity is correct and the output is not shorted Check the output voltage with a separate voltage meter If voltage is present the internal voltmeter may need service Consult Bonitron for service options 5 4 CURRENT METER SHOWS NO OUTPUT CURRENT Check the output connections to make sure there is good contact Make sure there is voltage at...

Page 20: ...ct Bonitron 5 8 YELLOW OVER TEMP LIGHT DOES NOT CLEAR Move the unit to a cool environment and wait one hour leaving the unit connected to power If the light still does not clear contact Bonitron 5 9 OUTPUT VOLTAGE DISPLAY IS UNSTABLE The output voltage display may be unstable if the hot and neutral connections on the unit s AC input are swapped Check the AC input to the unit and ensure that the ho...

Page 21: ...220 240VAC Output Voltage 0 1100VDC Output Current 0 1000mA Output Resistor 190Ω Discharge Resistor 120Ω Isolation Transformer 1 kVA Internal Variac 1 4 kVA Table 6 2 Dimensions Height 10 5 in with top closed Width 22 0 in Depth 18 0 in 6 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 6 1 Block Diagram Dwg 080300 Rev 20080814 ...

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Page 23: ...make sure there is not excessive leakage current and the voltage indicator to see that the voltage is rising Internal bleeder resistors on the capacitor bank may require current during the process Consult the equipment manufacturer for more information 5 Continue to raise the voltage to the point that the leakage current stabilizes and the voltage stabilizes at 10 15 of the rated voltage of the ca...

Page 24: ...NDED REFORMING PROCEDURES The following information was copied directly from the manufactures manuals service bulletins or websites pertaining to the process of reforming the capacitors in their drives Figure 7 1 Rockwell Automation Part 1 ...

Page 25: ...User s Manual 25 Figure 7 2 Rockwell Automation Part 2 ...

Page 26: ...M3628PCF 26 Figure 7 3 ABB ACS 800 Part 1 ...

Page 27: ...User s Manual 27 Figure 7 4 ABB ACS 800 Part 2 Figure 7 5 Schneider ATV61 71 ...

Page 28: ...M3628PCF 28 Figure 7 6 Siemens Micromaster 440 ...

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