MT-30
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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space so the DC Converter will operate along the +25 Ampere horizontal line
until the battery voltage has increased to 100 Vdc.
At this point, the 2 kW power limit will be reached and the DC Converter will
slowly decrease current as the voltage continues to increase in order not to
exceed 2 kW. Finally, when the battery voltage r100 Vdc, the DC
Converter will maintain that voltage and the current will continue to decrease
until it reaches a steady state trickle charge current.
4.5 Operating the System
The MT-30 is designed for easy operation. The flowchart (Figure 4.5) on the following
page describes the typical procedures that you will want to follow 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 discussed in detail below. It is recommended that you read through this
entire section before beginning.
The MT-30 is designed to make setup and operation as easy as possible while ensuring
safety. Once the system main power is on, the MT-30 will prompt the user by means of
flashing LEDs on the DC Converter front panel.
The flashing LEDs are controlled so that the user is reminded to check or reset all
settings in the appropriate order. In general, whenever there are flashing LEDs, the MT-
30 is expecting the user to make a choice or verify a setting and will not allow certain
other actions until that step is completed.
In particular, the MT-30 will not close the internal contactors to provide power until all
necessary steps have been taken.
