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Ametek TW5250 Operation Manual

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TrueWave
AC Power Source
Models TW5250 • TW3500 • TW1750
Operation Manual
Contact Information
Telephone: 800 733 5427 (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: 858 458 0267
Email:
Domestic Sales: domorders.sd@ametek.com
International Sales: intlorders.sd@ametek.com
Customer Service: service.ppd@ametek.com
Web: www.programmablepower.com
March 2011
Document No. M161469-01 Rev H

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  • Page 1 TrueWave AC Power Source Models TW5250 • TW3500 • TW1750 Operation Manual Contact Information Telephone: 800 733 5427 (toll free in North America) 858 450 0085 (direct) Fax: 858 458 0267 Email: Domestic Sales: domorders.sd@ametek.com International Sales: intlorders.sd@ametek.com Customer Service: service.ppd@ametek.com Web: www.programmablepower.com...
  • Page 3 About AMETEK AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for R&D, test and measurement, process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse industrial segments.
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  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
  • Page 6 AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order Agreement or where the Product or any part...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ........................i Safety Notice.........................iii Safety Symbols ......................iv SECTION 1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introduction....................... 1-1 Input Specifications ..................1-2 Output Specifications..................1-2 Front Panel Display ..................1-4 GPIB and RS-232 Readback................1-5 Measurements....................1-6 1.6.1 Parameters Measured ................1-6 Protection and Safety ..................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Input Power Requirements................2-9 2.8.1 187 to 264 VRMS 3-Phase Operation (3-Wire USA) ......2-11 2.8.2 342 to 457 VRMS 3-Phase Operation (4-Wire INTL) ......2-11 2.8.3 Single-Phase Input Connections ............2-11 Output Connections to the Load ..............
  • Page 9 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Table of Contents 3.10.13 Recall a Machine State..............3-19 3.10.14 Recall Factory Configuration ............3-19 3.10.15 Specify LOCAL Sense..............3-20 3.10.16 Specify REMOTE Sense ..............3-20 3.10.17 Place TW into PLL Lock Mode ............3-21 3.10.18 Program Sync Connector to Send a Pulse at Phase A Zero Crossing ..............
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Elgar TrueWave AC Power Source............1-1 Figure 2-1 Mounting Dimensions, Front View............2-3 Figure 2-2 Mounting Dimensions, Top and Side View........... 2-4 Figure 2-3 Rear Panel ...................

  • Page 11: Section 1 - General Description

    SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Elgar TrueWaveϑ Models TW 5250, TW 3500, and TW 1750 use transformerless, direct coupled amplifiers and a DSP-based sine wave controller for testing a variety of complex electronics. Figure 1-1 Elgar TrueWave AC Power Source ( Rack Mount Version) Programming is accomplished at the front panel or with a personal computer (PC).

  • Page 12: Input Specifications

    General Description TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 of 4.0 provides high peak-to-RMS current capability. An optional input power factor correction (PFC) of .99 is also available. 1.2 INPUT SPECIFICATIONS 187 to 264 VRMS, 3Ø L-L (3 wire), or 342 to 457 VRMS, Voltage 3Ø...
  • Page 13 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 General Description 0.1% maximum of full scale. Voltage Programming Accuracy (GPIB/ Front panel) without load 0.03% VRMS maximum (12 bits). Voltage Programming Resolution (GPIB/ Front panel) 2% of full scale. Voltage Programming Accuracy (Analog) 0.1% maximum with constant line, load, Voltage Stability, excluding...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    General Description TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 0.15% maximum of full scale Load Voltage Regulation 5 VRMS total (sum of both lead drops) Lead drop 4.0 minimum Current Crest Factor 45 to 500 Hz minimum Frequency Range 100 ppm maximum of programmed value per ºC Frequency Drift 0.1% maximum of programmed value...

  • Page 15: Gpib And Rs-232 Readback

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 General Description 0.3% of full scale + 0.5% of reading maximum Output Current Accuracy 0.01 Amps RMS maximum Output Current Resolution 0 to 1900 W per phase minimum Output Power Range 2.5% of full scale maximum Output Power Accuracy 10 W maximum Output Power Resolution...

  • Page 16: Measurements

    General Description TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 1.6 MEASUREMENTS 1.6.1 Parameters Measured • 1- to 3-Phase to Neutral RMS Output Voltages • 1- to 3-Phase to Phase Voltages are Calculated • 1- to 3-Phase RMS Output Currents •...

  • Page 17: Agency Requirements

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 General Description 1.8 AGENCY REQUIREMENTS The TrueWave conforms to the following agency requirements: • European Community CE, including: EN61010-1 1993 EN55011 Group 1, Class A EN50082-21995 • FCC Part 15, Class A 1.9 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS (All Models) Height: 8.75"...

  • Page 18: Other Standard Features

    General Description TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 1.11 OTHER STANDARD FEATURES • 1- to 3-Phase Programmable • IEEE 488.2 Interface • SCPI Protocol • Waveform Trigger Output (1 MegΩ Load Drive; positive edge is at 0 ±30 µs, 0 to 5V logic) •...

  • Page 19: Options

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 General Description • External Amplitude Modulation 0 to 5 VRMS provides 0 to ≥20% output amplitude modulation ( 2% of full scale output). • External Direct Input Normal Amplifier, 0 to 5 VRMS (DC to 500 Hz) or 5 VDC input for zero to full scale programmed voltage output ( 2% of full scale output).
  • Page 20 General Description TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 This page intentionally left blank. 1-10 Elgar TrueWave...

  • Page 21: Section 2 - Installation

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The Elgar Model TW 5250, TW 3500, or TW 1750 has been fully calibrated and tested prior to shipment. The instrument is ready for immediate use upon receipt. WARNING! The TrueWave unit weighs 63–115 lbs. (28–52 kg), depending on the model.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 2.4 INSTALLATION The TrueWave unit is 8.75" (222 mm) high and designed to be installed in a standard 19" (483 mm) RETMA rack or a transit case; pem-nuts are provided for mounting optional slides.

  • Page 23: Installation/Dimensional Drawings

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation 2.6 INSTALLATION/ DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 for information on outline and mounting dimensions of the unit. Refer to Figure 2-3 and Table 2-2 through Table 2-5 for information on rear panel connectors.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-2 Mounting Dimensions, Top And Side View

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Figure 2-2 Mounting Dimensions, Top and Side View Elgar TrueWave...

  • Page 25: Figure 2-3 Rear Panel

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation Figure 2-3 Rear Panel Elgar TrueWave...

  • Page 26: Input/Output Connectors

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 2.7 INPUT/ OUTPUT CONNECTORS Table 2-2 provides a listing of the TW input and output connectors and other data. Table 2-3 through Table 2-6 provide specific pinout information. NOTE: The slave connection (Figure 2-3, Item 7) is not intended for user interfacing. ITEM # NAME TYPE MANUFACTURER / PART #...

  • Page 27: Bnc Connectors

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation 2.7.1 BNC CONNECTORS The diagram below illustrates the signal and return connections. Refer to Figure 2-3, Items 1 and 2. 2.7.2 DFI (DISCRETE FAULT INDICATOR) The DFI connector on the rear panel has both input and output functionality. The DFI Output Relay indicates a shutdown fault has occurred on the TW.

  • Page 28: Ieee 488.2

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 2.7.3 IEEE 488.2 Refer to Figure 2-3, Item 6. PIN # MNEMONIC PIN # MNEMONIC PIN # MNEMONIC DIO1 DIO2 GND (TW PAIR W/DAV) DIO3 GND (TW PAIR W/NRFD) DIO4 SHIELD GND (TW PAIR W/NDAC) DIO5 GND (TW PAIR W/IFC)

  • Page 29: Grounding

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation 2.7.5 GROUNDING The three waveform outputs (TRIGGER OUT, CLOCK & LOCK, SYNC OUT) share the same ground. This ground should not exceed 20V Peak from chassis ground. If possible, this ground should be connected to the chassis.

  • Page 30: Table 2-6 Input Currents For 3-Phase Input Power

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 MAXIMUM MAXIMUM F1-F3 RECOMMENDED LINE NEUTRAL FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER CURRENT CURRENT RATING RATING (MAX.) TW 5250 25A RMS Not Required 40A RMS INTL 13A RMS 13A RMS 20A RMS RECT 39A RMS Not Required 50A RMS RECT...

  • Page 31: 187 To 264 Vrms 3-Phase Operation (3-Wire Usa)

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation 2.8.1 187 TO 264 VRMS 3-PHASE OPERATION (3-WIRE USA) Connect the input wires to the phase A (F1), B (F2), and C (F3) input fuse terminals (no Neutral is required). Ensure that the chassis safety ground is also connected. Use cables with ratings equal to or greater than the current rating listed on the unit or in Table 2-6.

  • Page 32: Output Connections To The Load

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 2.9 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS TO THE LOAD 2.9.1 TW 5250 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The Model TW 5250 can power 1-phase, 2-phase and 3-phase loads. Local or remote sensing can be used. If local sense is desired, for best regulation, jumper Sense A to Output A, Sense B to Output B, etc.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-4 Parallel Connections

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation Figure 2-4 Parallel Connections Figure 2-5 Sense Lead Connections for 3-Phase Output Elgar TrueWave 2-13...

  • Page 34: Tw 3500 And Tw 1750 Output Connections

    Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 The output power and sense leads should be shielded and the shield connected to the chassis to prevent noise pickup (or radiation to sensitive circuits in the vicinity). Again, the shield should be connected to chassis ground. Due to the high voltages present, 312 VRMS line-to-neutral and 437 VRMS line-to-line cables rated to these voltages must be used for both the Power and Sense leads.

  • Page 35: Table 2-8 Recommended Wire Gauge Selection Guide

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation In high performance applications, as in motor start-up and associated inrush/ transient currents, additional consideration is required. The cable wire gauge must consider peak voltages and currents that may be up to ten times the average values. An underrated wire gauge adds losses that alter the inrush characteristics of the application and thus the expected performance.
  • Page 36 Installation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 The formula below determines which ohms/100 feet entry is required from Column 3. Read the corresponding wire gauge from Column 1. (Column 3 value) = x 0.02 x (cable length)] loss peak Where: Column 3 value =...
  • Page 37 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Installation Derate the above wire gauge (use a heavier gauge) for an increased number of current carrying conductors. This offsets the thermal rise of bundled conductors. Number of Current Conductors Capability 3 to 6 Above 6 The preferred insulation material is application dependent.
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  • Page 39: Section 3 - Operation

    SECTION 3 OPERATION The TrueWave is programmable via the front panel and through the GPIB/ RS-232 command interface system. The unit is factory configured to power up in standby mode (output relay open) and it will operate in this manner unless it is programmed otherwise. 3.1 PROGRAM PARAMETERS The following parameters are set by quick key combinations on the front panel: •...

  • Page 40: Overview Of Tw Front Panel Operations

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 The TW is controlled through the GPIB interface using the SCPI compatible command language. The RS-232 interface at the rear panel interprets the exact same syntax as the GPIB interface. The RS-232 communication parameters are fixed at: •...

  • Page 41: Setting Programmable Parameters

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation When the Hz key is pressed and the Phase A-B LED lights up, the phase angle between phase A and phase B appears in the center display. When the Hz key is pressed and the Phase A-C LED lights up, the phase angle between phase A and phase C appears in the center display.
  • Page 42 Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Use the Prog keys (VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY/PHASE, and CURRENT/POWER) to enter program mode. Any time during programming one parameter type, press one of the other program keys to save the results of the present program operation and shift over to a new program type.

  • Page 43: Menu System

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation If the TW system senses a system fault, the Fault LED lights and the specific fault appears on the TW display. Refer to Appendix A for information on resolving a fault condition.

  • Page 44: Menu Tree

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.7 MENU TREE SYST (Use this menu to set the GPIB address and re-specify a system self-test) SELF TEST PASSED or FAILED PORT GPIB ADDR 25 CONFIG (Use this menu to configure the power-generation parameters of the TW) CURRENT TYPE [SHUT, FOLD] CURR SHUT...

  • Page 45: Menu Operations

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation STORAGE (Use this menu to save/recall specific setpoint values to/from non-volatile storage) STORE 0 RECALL 0 STARTUP [AUTO,STBY] (Use this menu to specify if the TW will automatically source voltage at power up) INIT RUN INIT STANDBY ACCESS...
  • Page 46 Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 CURR FOLD The TW will lower the output voltage (“foldback”) to maintain the current limit set in this mode. SET DELAY (default 100mS) In Current Shutdown mode, this delay specifies how long the TW will foldback before shutdown COUPLING The amplifier(s) utilize AC,DC or AC/DC coupling to specify the TW output...
  • Page 47 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation PHASE A OUT (default) This specifies that the BNC will provide a pulse on each 0 crossing of Phase A TRIG IN This mode provides for the external synchronization of specific events (disturbance).
  • Page 48 Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 INSTALLED Specify the quantity of installed amplifiers here INST QTY Sets the quantity of installed amplifiers. STORAGE The setpoints that are specified via the front panel or the command interface (GPIB/serial) are saved and retrieved to EEROM non-volatile memory using the following menu commands: STORE You can save the present TW setup to locations 0-98.
  • Page 49 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation RECALL Read in from locations 0-99. The 99 location is factory defaults: A Volts: 0.0 B Volts: 0.0 C Volts: 0.0 A Volts Offset 0.0 B Volts Offset 0.0 C Volts Offset 0.0 Frequency: 60.0 A Current Limit: 5.0 B Current Limit: 5.0...

  • Page 50: Menu Prompts And Key Sequences

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 The TW provides passcode protection to the menu interface. A passcode either can be set or not set. If the code is not set, then the menu can be manipulated and the passcode can be set or cleared.

  • Page 51: Clearing The Password

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.9.2 CLEARING THE PASSWORD Use the Up and Down arrow keys to get to the ACCESS menu command. Press the ENT key to get to the CODE sub-menu. If the NOT SET mode is in effect at this time, the passcode is already cleared.

  • Page 52: Place Tw Into Standby Mode After Power Up

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.10.3 PLACE TW INTO STANDBY MODE AFTER POWER UP Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: STARTUP AUTO Press the Right arrow key. The display will read: STARTUP STBY Press the ENT key.

  • Page 53: Place Front Panel Program Keys Into Enabled Mode

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.10.5 PLACE FRONT PANEL PROGRAM KEYS INTO ENABLED MODE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: ACCESS Press the ENT key. Assuming the password is not set, the display will read: CODE NOT SET Press the Up arrow key.

  • Page 54: Place Tw Into Acdc Mode

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.10.7 PLACE TW INTO ACDC MODE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: COUPLING DC or COUPLING Press the Right arrow key until the display reads: COUPLING AC-DC...

  • Page 55: Set Current Foldback Mode

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.10.9 SET CURRENT FOLDBACK MODE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CURRENT Press the ENT key. The display will read: TYPE SHUT Press the Right arrow key.

  • Page 56: Set Tw Shutdown Time Value

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.10.11 SET TW SHUTDOWN TIME VALUE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CURRENT Press the ENT key. The display will read: TYPE FOLD or TYPE SHUT Press the Up arrow key.

  • Page 57: Recall A Machine State

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.10.13 RECALL A MACHINE STATE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: STORAGE Press the ENT key. The display reads: STORE Press the Up arrow key. The display reads: RECALL Either enter a new value in the 0-9 keys followed by the ENT key, or use the Left arrow or Right arrow key to decrement/increment the value followed by the ENT key.

  • Page 58: Specify Local Sense

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.10.15 SPECIFY LOCAL SENSE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: SENSE DIST Press the Right arrow key. The display will read: SENSE LOCAL Press the ENT key.

  • Page 59: Place Tw Into Pll Lock Mode

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.10.17 PLACE TW INTO PLL LOCK MODE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: Press the ENT key. Assuming the TW is in Trigger pulse out mode, the display reads: SYNC TRIG O Press the Right arrow key until the display reads:...

  • Page 60: Program Tw Amp Gains To Respond To Control Bnc Connector

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 3.10.19 PROGRAM TW AMP GAINS TO RESPOND TO CONTROL BNC CONNECTOR Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: Press the ENT key.

  • Page 61: Place Tw Into Parallel Amplifiers Mode

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.10.21 PLACE TW INTO PARALLEL AMPLIFIERS MODE Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: CONFIG Press the ENT key. Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: PARALLEL Press the right arrow KEY.

  • Page 62: Clear Password

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 REPEAT oooo Re-enter the four-digit code into the 0-9 keys. The display will read: REPEAT - - - - Press the ENT key. The display will read: CODE SET Press ABC/BACK repeatedly to back out of menus and return to readback display mode. 3.10.23 CLEAR PASSWORD Press the Up arrow key until the display reads: ACCESS...

  • Page 63: Master/Slave Operation

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation 3.11 MASTER/ SLAVE OPERATION 3.11.1 OVERVIEW The TW series power supply provides the capability of being paralleled at the chassis level. If two TW supplies are “chained” (multiple TW units connected in a Master/Slave configuration), the system ampacities are multiplied.
  • Page 64 Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Place the master TW into master mode by either setting the mode up in the menu system or through the SCPI system. SCPI: • If there are two slaves, GPIB Send to the master: SYST:CHASSIS 3 The chassis number counts the master chassis as one of the chassis.
  • Page 65 TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation Now turn off the TW while it reads “Sys Restart” or after the display reads “Chained n”. Re-run steps 7 through 9 for each slave, incrementing the slave address each time. The TW unit output and master sense conductors need to junction in one spot at the “load junction terminal strip”.

  • Page 66: Return To Standalone Operation

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 If the output phases are jumpered together as in Figure 3-2, the master must be placed in parallel mode through the SCPI system or through the menu system before the output key is pressed. The TW units are now all controlled via the master SCPI or front panel in the usual manner.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-1 Tw 5250 Three Phase Master/Slave Wiring

    TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Operation Figure 3-1 TW 5250 Three Phase Master/ Slave Wiring Elgar TrueWave 3-29...

  • Page 68: Figure 3-2 Tw 5250 Single Phase Master/Slave Wiring

    Operation TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 Figure 3-2 TW 5250 Single Phase Master/ Slave Wiring 3-30 Elgar TrueWave...

  • Page 69: Fault Operations

    APPENDIX A FAULT OPERATIONS The TW Power Supply may experience various fault states during operation. The possible fault states can be generated by accidental overloading of the TW supply, or system failures within the TW. DSP FAULT 0 DSP INITIALIZATION ERROR This error is reported when the DSP sub-processing system does not boot up.
  • Page 70 Appendix A TW 5250 • TW 3500 • TW 1750 PS A FAULT 3 PHASE 350 V DC BUS OVERVOLT ERROR This error is reported when a given Phase DC internal bus experiences an 350V threshold voltage condition. This error is a run-time recoverable error. From the front panel press the ENTER key.

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