FAST-PS-M – User’s Manual
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1.
Introduction
1.1
User Manual Content
This manual contains basic operating instructions and installation instructions for
the FAST-PS-M monopolar power supplies; information contained in this manual refer
both to the standard and custom FAST-PS-M models.
In this manual only the local control of the power supply is covered, while for the
remote control interface the “VISUAL manual” is the reference. The expert user can
then refer to the “Remote Control Manual” in order to use the dedicated programming
language of the power supplies.
1.2
FAST-PS-M Overview
High performances, high efficiency, high stability, easiness of configuration and
maintenance are the key features of the FAST-PS-M power supply series.
The FAST-PS-M is an independent current- or voltage-controlled digital bipolar
power supply module. There are available different models with different current and
voltage ranges:
Model Name
Current
Voltage
Maximum Power
FAST-PS-M 3030-900
30 A
30 V
900 W
FAST-PS-M 6010-600
60 A
20 V
600 W
FAST-PS-M 7508-600
75 A
8 V
600 W
FAST-PS-M 10006-600
100 A
6 V
600 W
Table 1:
FAST-PS-M models
CAEN ELS could produce also customized FAST-PS-M with different current and
voltage ranges based on special request; if this manual is ship with a custom FAST-PS-
M different form the mentioned in Table 1 refer to Appendix A for the parameter
differing from standard model.
The FAST-PS-M module is compact and fits in a single 19-inch 1U standard
crate. The power unit implements a completely digital control loop with a Pulse Width
Modulation (PWM) generation technique that allows to adapt the system to any load
condition.
The control board houses a dedicated FPGA with integrated dual-core ARM
CPU. The loop regulation task is performed directly by the FPGA logic, in order to
