MT-30
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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CONFIGURATION
The MT-30 starts up in Independent mode as its default. To
change this configuration, press either the Parallel buttons
(yellow) to enable parallel operation or the RVS button (yellow)
to enable RVS (Remote Voltage Sensing) in either mode. If both
buttons are unlit, the unit is in default independent.
LIMITS
Upper and lower limit buttons are included for each converter (A
and B). The user presses either the UPPER or the LOWER
button to view the existing limits and holds the button down
while pressing the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons to adjust
those limits.
When these buttons are flashing, the DC Converter is prompting
the user to check the operating limits and adjust them if
necessary.
MODE
Determines what control algorithm (mode) a converter will use.
The choices are VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER control
(green), or STANDBY (red).
When all four of 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 converter. During
operation (after the mode has been selected), a flashing mode
button indicates that a user limit has been reached and that the
MT-30 is now regulating to the set limit rather than to the
command in the selected mode.
STATUS
Each channel will display (local or remote) status channel
Independently (Remote A and Remote B). When operating
remotely, the REMOTE button will be lit for that channel.
When the system is initially powered up, it begins in local
operation. (See
Section 4.3.1
for a special configuration option.)
PROTECTED
While operating in Remote mode, the operator can change the
REMOTE
status of MT-30 to standby by pushing the Standby button.
OPERATION
Pressing this button will open the output contactor and isolate
the output of the respective channel from the load. To re-initiate
remote mode operation, the operator must manually push the
flashing remote A/B button, which will resume operation under
ROS control.
