Caen ELS FAST-PS-M User manual

Manual is about: Current- and Voltage-Controlled Monopolar Digital Power Supply Series

Summary of FAST-PS-M

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 1 fast-ps-m current- and voltage-controlled monopolar digital power supply series user’s manual all rights reserved © caen els s.R.L. Rev. 1.4 – august 2017 magn et pow er suppl y sys te m s.

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 2 this product is marked. Caen els s.R.L. C/o area science park s.S. 14 km 163,5 - 34149 basovizza (ts) italy mail: info@caenels.Com web: www.Caenels.Com.

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 3 user manual – models – options – custom models this manual covers the following standard power supplies models: • fast-ps-m 3030-900 • fast-ps-m 6010-600 • fast-ps-m 7508-600 • fast-ps-m 10006-600 the fast-ps can be equipped with the following options: • fast-ps-m an-ctrl...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 4 table of contents safety information ………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 7 1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 10 1.1 u ser m anual c ontent ....................................................

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 5 power-up .................................................................................................. 34 home screen ............................................................................................ 34 menu page ..............................................

  • Page 6: Document Revisions

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 6 document revisions revision date comment 0.3 october 7 th 2015 draft release 1.0 november 26 th 2015 first public release 1.1 december 14 th 2015 fixed some errors and images added 1.2 july 15 th 2016 updated images and installation chapter 1.3 december 21 st 2016 added i...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 7 safety information the following table shows the general environmental requirements for a correct operation of referred instruments in this user’s manual: environmental conditions requirements environment indore use operating temperature 0°c to 50°c operating humidity 20%...

  • Page 8: Do Not Open The Boxes

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 8 damage to the equipment. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until all indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Caen els will repair or replace any product within the guarantee period if the guarantor declares that the product is defective due to workmanship or...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 9 • do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in this manual. • do not use the device if it is damaged. Before you use the device, inspect the inst...

  • Page 10: 1. Introduction

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 10 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...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 11 have high performance and deterministic loop control. On the arm cpu an embedded linux os is installed, with the task to supervise all process as communication, diagnostics and local interface handling. Remote communication is guaranteed by means of an ethernet 10/100/10...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 12 figure 2: fast-ps-m rear view on the rear side of the unit are placed: ac power line input, fuse holder, the output connection, the d-sub 15 female pin i/o connector. From units of all models with sn ending in x010 and later, a separate connector for the voltage remote s...

  • Page 13: 1.4  Modes Of Operation

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 13 1.4 modes of operation the fast-ps-m system has multiple features and multiple configurations that allow using the unit for a very widespread topology of applications. A brief summary of the basic configurations that the unit is able to handle are hereafter presented. Re...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 14 update mode the current or voltage setting of the unit can also be performed in four different modes: • normal: the update of the set-point (current or voltage, depending on the operation mode) is performed as soon as a new set-point is received via the remote, local or ...

  • Page 15: 2.1  Connectors

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 15 2. Power supply main features the features listed in this chapter are common to the fast-ps-m family and can be regarded as the basic features of this power supplies family. 2.1 connectors three different types of connection are present in fast-ps-m power supplies: power...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 16 power cables connectors for the fast-ps-m 3030 the load needs to be connected to the output connector placed on the rear panel of the unit as shown in figure 3. This type of connector offers a convenient and reliable form of connection; it is suggested to connect the wir...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 17 i/o connectors the fast-ps-m module has two configurable dry-contact input interlocks and output status signals that are directly available on the d-sub 15 pin female connector on the rear panel (figure 5). A mating connector, a standard d-sub 15 pin male type, can be in...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 18 the magnetic relay provides the output status of the power module: when the module is on, the normally closed contact (nc-tap) switch opens and vice-versa. The absolute maximum current that can be sunk by the output status magnetic relays (pins #5, #6 and #13) is 200 ma....

  • Page 19: 2.2  Options

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 19 by using these two “sensing” pins it is possible to sense the output voltage directly on the load, thus recovering possible voltage drops on the output cables up to 0.5v. It is strongly suggested to use twisted cables when using the remote sensing feature in order to min...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 20 figure 8: no options installed figure 9: a and b options installed options a and b are related to the following ordering codes (to be added at the time of the order): ordering code description fastpsacinxa analog control input (±10v) on bnc connector - optional fastpstri...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 21 trigger input an input that allows the fast-ps-m to be triggered is provided on the rear panel on a bnc connector on the “b” socket. This input is labelled as “trg in”. This input accepts ttl (5v) and lvttl (3.3v) compatible signals and should be driven by a low-impedanc...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 22 2.3 front panel indicators the fast-ps-m has four (4) front panel led indicators as shown in the following figure 12 . Figure 12: front panel indicators the front panel indicators and their behaviour are hereafter listed (clockwise starting from top-left): • c.C.: consta...

  • Page 23: 2.4  Internal Protections

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 23 2.4 internal protections the fast-ps-m is equipped with several internal protections that allow configuring the unit for optimal operation. These protections have the dual use of protecting the unit and the connected load/device from unwanted damages or undesired operati...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 24 different thresholds for the differential current, differential voltage and the intervention time can be set by experienced users. A typical example of a regulation fault is represented by a 1-Ω load on a fast- ps-m 10006-600 for example where the maximum power supply ou...

  • Page 25: 2.5  Waveform

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 25 table 4: fast-ps output power where p n is the rated nominal output power of the power supply unit, as indicated in the technical specifications. Dcct not ok the current transducer which is acting as the sensor unit for the feedback digital loop is constantly monitored a...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 26 the waveform is stored internally in a point-by-point manner and it gives a lot of flexibility since the maximum number of points of the waveform can be defined as well as the sampling period (of the waveform execution). The minimum time interval for the waveform executi...

  • Page 27: 3. Installation

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 27 3. Installation this chapter contains instructions for initial inspection and preparation for use. 3.1 preparation for use in order to be operational, the power supply must be connected to an appropriate ac source. The ac source voltage should be within the power supply ...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 28 this power supply is fan cooled, the air intake is at the front panel and the exhaust is at the rear panel. Upon installation allow cooling air to reach the front panel ventilation inlets. Allow minimum 10 cm of unrestricted air space at the front and the read of the uni...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 29 figure 14: ac power line input socket ac source requirement the fast-ps-m power supplies are designed for universal ac input range since it can operate with voltage from 100v to 240v and input frequency ranging from 47 hz to 63 hz. Installation category shall be cat ii s...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 30 • maximum wire length. • insulation voltage wire cross section and length wire size should be selected to enable voltage drop per lead to be less than 1 v at the maximum power supply current to prevent excessive output power consumption. Suggested wire size are listed in...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 31 is subtracted from the total voltage available at the output. Follow the instructions below to configure the power supply for remote sensing: 1. Ensure that mains switch is on off position “o” 2. Remove factory jumpers between +s to + and –s to –. 3. Using a twisted pair...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 32 output terminals shall not float more than +/-60vdc above/below chassis ground when earth fuse is not present. Warning.

  • Page 33: 4. Local Control

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 33 4. Local control this chapter describes the local control functionalities that are provided by the fast-ps-m power supply and some useful information on how to use it. The power supply can work either in local mode or in remote mode. The control mode (local or remote) ca...

  • Page 34: 4.2  Display

    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 34 4.2 display the colour display on the fast-ps-m power supply unit allows users to visualize information about the power supply status and to control the unit in order to use it locally. Screens and pages of the display can be navigated from the navigation switch though u...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 35 an example of the indications on the right side of the home screen is hereafter shown in figure 18 : figure 18: home screen indicators if the module has experienced one or more faults – e.G. Interlock intervention, over-temperature, etc. – the home page screen would disp...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 36 • advanced – sub-page; • reset faults - action; • return to main - action. The access to each sub-menu (or action) is necessary to highlight the selected rectangle by using the encoder or the arrows of the navigation switch and press the “enter” button. The reset faults ...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 37 config page the config page is reachable by selecting the corresponding rectangle from the menu page. This page allows the user to set the control mode of the power supply – e.G. Local or remote – to select the regulation mode (c.C. Or c.V.) and to set the slew rate in [...

  • Page 38: 5. Mechanical Dimensions

    F ast-ps-m – user’s manual 38 5. Mechanical dimensions the mechanical dimensions of the fast-ps-m units are hereafter presented (in units of mm) in figure 23: figure 23: fast-ps mechanical drawings.

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 39 5.1 fast ps m 3030 mechanical dimensions the fast ps m 3030 has different dimensions with respect to the other monopolar models, which are reported hereafter:.

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    F ast-ps-m – user’s manual 40 6. Technical specifications the main technical specifications for the fast-ps-m models are hereafter presented: technical specifications fast-ps-m output current range 30 a 60 a 75 a 100 a output voltage range 30 v 10 v 8 v 6 v maximum output power 600w 900w (fast-ps-m ...

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    Fast-ps-m – user’s manual 41 technical specifications fast-ps-m over-voltage auxiliary adc read-backs (16 bit resolution) dc link voltage ground leakage current heatsink temperature dcct temperature cooling on-module self-regulated fans drivers epics communication interfaces 1x ethernet 10/100/1000 ...