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- Page 1 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual FAST-PS-1K5 1.5-kW Current- and Voltage- Controlled Digital Bipolar Power Supply Series User’s Manual All Rights Reserved © CAEN ELS S.r.l. Rev. 1.2 – September 2017...
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- Page 3 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual User Manual – Models – Options – Custom Models This manual covers the following standard Power Supplies models: FAST-PS-1K5 100-15 FAST-PS-1K5 50-30 FAST-PS-1K5 30-50 FAST-PS-1K5 15-100 This manual covers the Custom Model named as following:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................10 FAST-PS-1K5 O ................10 VERVIEW FAST-PS-1K5 ................ 11 AT A GLANCE .................. 13 ODES OF PERATION 1.3.1 Regulation Mode ..................13 1.3.2 Control Mode ................... 13 1.3.3 Update Mode .................... 14 ............ - Page 5 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual .................. 37 ROUNDING UTPUTS ..............37 NTERLOCK AND STATUS IGNALS LOCAL CONTROL ..................40 ..................40 AVIGATION WITCH ......................41 ISPLAY 3.2.1 Power-up ....................41 3.2.2 Home Screen .................... 42 3.2.3 Menu Page ....................44 3.2.3.1 Control Page ..................
- Page 6 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Document Revisions Revision Date Comment March 10 2016 Preliminary Release 1.0.0 June 19 , 2016 Revision of all parts for first issue August 8 , 2016 Updated product disposal LOGO and pictures for 1.0.1 models from 60 V to 100 V. 1.0.2 October 25 , 2016...
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Page 7: Safety Information
FAST-PS-1K5– User’s Manual Safety information The following table shows the general environmental requirements for a correct operation of instruments referred in this User’s Manual: Environmental Conditions Requirements Environment Indore use Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Operating Humidity 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 2000 m Pollution degree... - Page 8 Modules due to negligence on behalf of the User. It is strongly recommended to read thoroughly this User's Manual before any kind of operation. CAEN ELS S.r.l. reserves the right to change partially or entirely the contents of this Manual at any time and without giving any notice.
- Page 9 FAST-PS-1K5– User’s Manual Disposal of the Product The product must never be dumped in the Municipal Waste. Please check your local regulations for disposal of electronics products. WARNING Do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer.
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Page 10: Introduction
The FAST-PS-1K5 is an independent current- or voltage-controlled digital bipolar power supply module. Different models with several output current and voltage ranges are commercially available: Model Name Current Voltage FAST-PS-1K5 100-15 ±100 A ±15 V FAST-PS-1K5 50-30 ±50 A ±30 V FAST-PS-1K5 30-50 ±30 A... -
Page 11: Fast-Ps-1K5 At A Glance
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual be also monitored and controlled via a navigation switch and a graphic high resolution color display featuring user-friendly menus. In addition to the standard Ethernet interface it is possible to communicate with the unit using the SFP-ports on the front panel. This interface allows communicating with the unit using a proprietary packet structure with a very high update rate (more than 10 kHz). - Page 12 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 2: FAST-PS-1K5 100-15 and 50-30 rear view Figure 3: FAST-PS-1K5 100-15 and 50-30 rear view On the rear side of the unit are placed: AC power line input, fuse holders (two for AC input and one for the earth leakage), the output connections, the D-Sub 15 Female Pin I/O connector.
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Page 13: Modes Of Operation
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 1.3 Modes of Operation The FAST-PS-1K5 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. -
Page 14: Update Mode
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 1.3.3 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 fast interfaces;... -
Page 15: Interlock Enable/Disable Mask
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Pin #8 Pin #1 Pin #15 Pin #9 Figure 4: I/O Connector 1.4.1 Interlock Enable/Disable Mask The FAST-PS-1K5 series external interlock can be enabled or disabled by writing to the corresponding Interlock Enable/Disable Mask field of the advanced configuration parameters (field #90), using the MWG command. -
Page 16: Interlock Intervention Time
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Example: if interlock #1 and interlock #4 need to have a high activation level (trip when the interlock input signal is shorted), it is necessary to write 0x9 (it is ASCII representation to the bit mask 1001) to the field #91. The following command has to be se sent to the power unit: “MWG:91:0x9\r”. -
Page 17: Output Status Signal - User-Defined Application
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual The interlock pins are galvanically isolated from ground and outputs terminal, nevertheless the absolute maximum voltage, referred to ground, that pins can sustain is 48V. The two interlocks inputs have their own return connection. The interlock is hardware-activated when the input pin and its corresponding return pin are shorted. - Page 18 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 6: Factory mating connector The two remote sensing terminals are present on the corresponding connector on the rear panel: Description Name SENSE – – – –S SENSE Table 5: Remote sensing pinout 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 It is strongly suggested to use twisted cables when using the remote sensing feature in order to minimize possible noise pick-up.
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Page 19: Trigger, Analog Control And Aux Inputs
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 7: Example of Remote Sensing 1.6 Trigger, Analog Control and AUX inputs The standard version of the FAST-PS-1K5 includes inputs for a trigger signal, for an analog control and for an additional conversion (ADC) AUX channel on the rear panel as shown in the following Figure 8 Figure 8: BNC input connectors... -
Page 20: Analog Control Input
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual A visual representation of the voltage levels for the trigger operation is presented in the following Figure 9 Trigger Input ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM Trigger Signal HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL Figure 9: Trigger Thresholds 1.6.2 Analog Control Input An input that allows the FAST-PS-1K5 to be controlled as an “amplifier”... -
Page 21: Configurable Aux Input
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Analog Control +100% +10V -10V -100% AN CTRL OUTPUT Figure 10: ANALOG CONTRL vs OUTPUT dependence Please note that the bandwidth of the analog control input is internally limited to 1 kHz. 1.6.1 Configurable AUX Input The FAST-PS-1K5 has an additional input connector on the rear panel on a BNC connector that allows connecting an external signal source or sensor that wants to be monitored. -
Page 22: Output Connectors
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Having the ADC a 16-bit resolution, the LSB value, equivalent to the scale- factor that needs to be saved to the power supply for a correct reading is: �� ��������−���������� �� ≅ 0.0038 °�� ������ − 1 1.7 Output connectors The load needs to be connected to the output connector placed on the rear panel of the unit. -
Page 23: Front Panel Indicators
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual The symbols “+” and “-” on the rear panel indicate the positive and negative polarity of the terminal respectively. 1.8 Front Panel Indicators The FAST-PS-1K5 has four (4) front panel LED indicators as shown in the following Figure 13 Figure 13: front panel indicators... -
Page 24: Earth Leakage Current
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual protecting the unit and the connected load/device from unwanted damages or undesired operation conditions. A brief description of the FAST-PS-1K5 internal protections is hereafter presented with some more basic considerations on their operation and use. 1.9.1 Earth Leakage Current This protection continuously monitors the current flowing to earth and it has a settable threshold [A] that can be set by experienced users. -
Page 25: Input Overcurrent - Ovc
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual The tripping of this fault implies an automatic turning off of the FAST-PS- 1K5 unit. A status reset – i.e. reset faults – needs to be performed in order to turn the unit back on. 1.9.4 Input OVerCurrent - OVC The internal current drawn from the AC/DC power section of the unit is sensed by a hall transducer that, in conjunction with a comparator, generates a signal... -
Page 26: Crow-Bar
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual where P is the rated nominal output power of the power supply unit, as indicated in the technical specifications. 1.9.6 Crow-Bar The energy stored in reactive loads – e.g. inductors – needs to be dissipated in order to protect the power supply from damages when, for example, the output stage gets suddenly disconnected. -
Page 27: Overtemperature - Ovt
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual This protection makes the FAST-PS-1K5 unit a perfect fit for superconducting magnet operation. The power supply continuously monitors the output voltage and current at the output of the power supply and as soon as a quench condition is recognized it turn the power supply off and trigger the crow-bar protection. -
Page 28: Waveform
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual model. Usually the DC-Link voltage is about 20% higher than the rated output of the FAST-PS-1K5. A continuous monitoring of the DC-Link voltage is performed in order to always guarantee the capability of obtaining the maximum voltage from the power supply. -
Page 29: Installation
Keep all packing material until the inspection has been completed. If damage is detected, compile the RMA form available to the CAEN ELS web site. -
Page 30: Rack Mounting
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual CAUTION 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 unit. -
Page 31: Ac Input Power Connection
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.4 AC Input Power Connection The AC line input connector on the rear panel is a standard IEC 60320 C20 male inlet socket. Mains fuse holders are on the right side of the connector; required fuses characteristics for all the models are (T20AL250V): ... -
Page 32: Load Connection
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual shall be at least 2.50 mm (suggested 4 mm ). Wire size for fix installation shall be at least 2.5 mm WARNING There is a potential shock hazard if the power supply chassis is not connected to an electrical safety ground via the safety ground in the AC input connector! 2.5 Load connection WARNING... - Page 33 Remote sensing is used – Cable Drop Voltage Maximum compensation Voltage for all models is 0.5 V For instance the FAST-PS-1K5 100-15 that have a nominal output voltage of 15 V connected to a load at 8 meter of distance using 2x16 mm cable can drive at maximum 15 + 0.5 - 2 = 13.5 V at 100 A on the load.
- Page 34 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 17: Cable in Spiral Gland Figure 18: O-Ring from Cable Gland Figure 19: Ferrule Terminal crimp wire Figure 20: Connect the wire to the output connector Figure 21: Install the safety cover...
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Page 35: Remote Sensing
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.6 Remote Sensing WARNING There is a potential shock hazard at the sense point when using power supply with rated output voltage greater than 60 V. Ensure that the connections at the load end are shielded to prevent accidental contact with hazardous voltages. - Page 36 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual This configuration performs the remote sensing directly at the output connector of the power unit. Leaving +S and –S pins disconnected will make the power supply sense the output voltage directly at the output terminal connections. When using the remote sensing feature leave pins #2 (+) and #3 (–) disconnected.
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Page 37: Grounding Outputs
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.7 Grounding Outputs By factory default configuration the FAST-PS-1K5 minus terminal is grounded to the Protective Ground (i.e. chassis, Mains-Earth terminal and all metallic parts composing the box) through a fuse. This fuse called Earth Fuse (E.F.) is accessible form the back panel. - Page 38 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual Pin Number Signal name Interlock #1 return Interlock #2 return Interlock #3 return Interlock #4 return DO NOT CONNECT DO NOT CONNECT Solid State Relay- Terminal #2 Solid State Relay- Terminal #1 Interlock #1 input Interlock #2 input Interlock #3 input Interlock #4 input Magnetic Relay Common Contact (C-TAP)
- Page 39 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual is 48V. The two interlocks inputs have their own return connection. The interlock is hardware-activated when the input pin and its corresponding return pin are shorted.
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Page 40: Local Control
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3. Local Control This chapter describes the local control functionalities that are provided by the FAST-PS-1K5 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) can be set on the configuration page of the local display. -
Page 41: Display
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2 Display The colour display on the FAST-PS-1K5 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 user friendly menus and sub-menus. -
Page 42: Home Screen
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2.2 Home Screen The FAST-PS-1K5 home screen is the first loaded page upon power-up or power-cycling of the module, it is shown in , and contains information on: Figure 28 the FAST-PS-1K5 model; the module IP address; ... - Page 43 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual If the module has experienced one or more faults – e.g. interlock intervention, over-temperature, etc. – the home page screen would display a list the faults, turning also the module OFF. The power supply latches on every fault recognized by the internal logic so that every type of fault is recorded: this means that the first fault happening does not ban the other ones to be recorded so that, giving users more information, permits a better investigation of the fault cause.
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Page 44: Menu Page
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2.3 Menu Page The Menu page is reachable by performing any action on the navigation switch when in the Home Screen. The Menu Page gives access to all the local features of the FAST-PS-1K5 power supply unit. There are five different options that can be selected as shown in Figure 30 Figure 30: Menu Page The accessible sub-pages and/or actions from this page are hereafter listed (note... -
Page 45: Control Page
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2.3.1 Control Page The Control Page is reachable by selecting the corresponding rectangle from the Menu Page. The Control Page gives access to the main settings of the FAST-PS-1K5 power supply unit. An example of a Control Page visualization is shown in Figure 31 Figure 31: Control Page From this screen it is possible to turn the power supply unit ON and OFF and... -
Page 46: Config Page
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2.3.2 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 [A/s] or [V/s] depending on the selected regulation mode. -
Page 47: Advanced Page
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.2.3.3 Advanced Page The Advanced Page is reachable by selecting the corresponding rectangle from the Menu Page. This page allows to locally set the power supply Ethernet IP address, the Network Mas and the Gateway. An example of an Advanced Page visualization is shown in Figure 33 Figure 33: Advanced Page It is very important to notice that once the "OK"... -
Page 48: Mechanical Dimensions
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 4. Mechanical Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the FAST-PS-1K5 unit are hereafter presented in Figure 34: Figure 34: FAST-PS-1K5 Mechanical Drawings... -
Page 49: Technical Specifications
FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual 5. Technical Specifications The main technical specifications for the FAST-PS-1K5 models are hereafter presented: Technical Specifications FAST-PS-1K5 15-100 30-50 50-30 100-15 Output Current ±15 A ±30 A ±50 A ±100 A Output Voltage ±95 V ±50 V ±30 V ±15 V Output Power for 180 –... - Page 50 FAST-PS-1K5 – User’s Manual External Signals 4 External Interlocks 2 Status signals – 1 magnetic and 1 solid state Trigger Input Analog Control Input Additional Configurable ADC Input Extra Features Waveform execution Quench Protection Remote Firmware Update Linux OS on-board Mechanical Dimensions (L×W×H) 19”...