Definitions - Pacific Power Source MS SERIES Operation Manual

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DEFINITIONS

Common terms and component names, as used throughout this MS-Series
manual are defined below:
Power Source All components functioning together which convert input AC
Cabinet
System
Rectifier
Inverter
Internal
Control
System
Operator
Controls
Input Power
Output Power Power provided by the Power Source to the load, connected to
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power to isolated, conditioned, variable frequency and variable
voltage output AC power to the load.
One enclosure that contains a Power Source.
One or more enclosures which make up a paralleled cabinet
power source.
The circuit component that contains the equipment and controls
necessary to convert the input AC power to DC power.
The circuit component that contains the equipment and controls
necessary to convert DC power from the rectifier to AC power
required by the load. A high frequency pulse-width modulated
switcher.
The signal processing circuits that regulate the power
conversion processes, detect fault conditions, and control the
sequence of operation of the Power Source. This term may be
shortened to "Control System."
The controls which are used by the operator to monitor and
operate the Power Source. They are located on the front of the
cabinet exterior.
Power provided by the electrical utility company, or auxiliary
generator, connected to the input of the Power Source.
the output of the Power Source.
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