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User's Manual
AC Power Supply PCR-LE series
PCR500LE
PCR1000LE
PCR2000LE
PCR3000LE
PCR4000LE
PCR6000LE
PCR9000LE
PART NO. IB02390H
Oct. 2017
About the PCR-LE Documentation 4
Precautions Concerning Installation 6
Precautions When Moving the Product 6
Handling the Terminal Block Tray (PCR1000LE - PCR9000LE) 7
Connecting the PCR500LE Power Cord 8
Connecting the power cord (PCR1000LE - PCR 9000LE) 9
Limit Values and Protection Functions30
Using the Synchronization Function 45
Using the Voltage compensation Function 46
Using Power Line Abnormality Simulations 51
Using the Harmonic Current Analysis Function 63
Generating Special Waveforms (Waveform bank) 64
Setting Soft Starts (The voltage rise time) 65
Using the Power Management Functions 67
Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals 68
Peak hold current measurement 102
Factory Default Settings (Initialization) 122
Checking the Package Contents 3
Features 3
PCR-LE Series models 6
Turning the Power On 9
Connecting the Load 10
- Basic -
Front Panel 13
Rear Panel 15
Panel Operation Basics 16
Selecting the Output Mode 20
Setting the Output Voltage 21
Setting the Frequency 26
Turning Output On and Off 26
Displaying Measured Values 28
Setting Limits31
Using Protection Functions 36
Using Memory 38
- Advanced -
Using the Sequence Function 54
Setting the Output Impedance 65
Fixing the Internal Vcc 66
Selecting the Response 66
- Specifications -
Main Unit Specifications 77
Option Specifications 84
Outline Drawings 86
- Appendix -
Glossary 91
Operating Characteristics 93
About the output and the load 94
Sequence tutorial 103
Option 115
Maintenance 125
Troubleshooting 126
Alarms and Trouble 128
Error Message 131
Index 132

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  • Page 1 Precautions Concerning Installation 6 Precautions When Moving the Product 6 Handling the Terminal Block Tray (PCR1000LE - PCR9000LE) 7 Connecting the PCR500LE Power Cord 8 Connecting the power cord (PCR1000LE - PCR 9000LE) 9 Turning the Power On 9 Connecting the Load 10 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, if you have any questions or find any errors or omissions, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Firmware version of the product to which this manual applies This manual applies to PCR-LEs with firmware version 5.0x.

  • Page 3: Checking The Package Contents

    • Master-Slave parallel control (Optional) The PD05M-PCR-LE/PD05S-PCR-LE option enables the PCR-LE Series to be operated in parallel (except for the PCR500LE and PCR1000LE; up to five units or within 27 kVA of power; different models can be mixed).

  • Page 4: About The Pcr-Le Documentation

    If the manual gets lost or soiled, a new copy can be pro- vided for a fee. To replace or purchase a manual, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. At that time, inform your agent or distributor of the “Part No.” written on the front cover of this manual.

  • Page 5: Documentation Structure

    Documentation Structure The PCR-LE Series manual comprises the following documentation. „ User’s Manual -Basic- „ User’s Manual -Advanced- „ „ • Front panel and Rear panel • Using the synchronization Function • Panel Operation Basics The synchronization function synchronizes the frequency and •...

  • Page 6: Precautions Concerning Installation

    20 A 10 A and the PCR2000LE do not have a stopper.) PCR3000LE 3 kVA 30 A 15 A ● Unlock the casters (on all products excluding the PCR500LE). PCR4000LE 4 kVA 40 A 20 A PCR6000LE 6 kVA 60 A 30 A ●...

  • Page 7: Handling The Terminal Block Tray (Pcr1000Le - Pcr9000Le)

    Handling the Terminal Block Tray (PCR1000LE - PCR9000LE) The PCR-LE Series AC INPUT, OUTPUT terminal block, SENSING Pull out the stopper to lock the terminal block tray terminal block, and J1 to J4 connectors are designed so that they in place. can only be wired after you first pull out the terminal block tray.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Cord

    • The power cord with a plug can be used to disconnect the prod- PCR500LE - PCR6000LE (Single-phase, 200 V input): uct from the AC power line in an emergency. Connect the plug L, N, and...

  • Page 9: Turning The Power Switch On

    The product can receive a nominal power supply voltage: Check that nothing is connected to the OUTPUT ter- PCR500LE - PCR4000LE (Single-phase, 200 V input) : minal block on the rear panel and the outlets on the 100 Vac to 120 Vac or 200 Vac to 240 Vac front panel.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Load

    L is negative electric potential. Use the upper holes to fix the terminal Screw diameter of OUTPUT terminals cover in place. This keeps the OUTPUT PCR500LE, PCR1000LE, and PCR2000LE: M4 terminals from being exposed. PCR3000LE and PCR4000LE: M5 PCR6000LE and PCR9000LE: M8...
  • Page 11 Connecting cables(PCR1000LE - PCR9000LE) When the load is located at a remote location Pull out the terminal block tray, and then connect the load cables. If the load is located at a remote location, the PCR-LE may need be controlled remotely. Check that the POWER switch is turned off.
  • Page 12 Max. output voltage: 250 Vac(rms) Maximum output current: 10 Aac (rms) per outlet (on models other than the PCR500LE) 5 Aac (rms) total for the two outlets on the PCR500LE 10 Aac (rms) total for the two outlets on the PCR1000LE Do not disconnect the load when the maximum rated voltage of the outlets has been exceeded or in DC mode.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    - Basic - This chapter explains the basic operating procedures of the PCR-LE Series. Front Panel PCR-LE (excluding the PCR500LE; example of the PCR4000LE) REMOTE connector (not used) RS232C connector connector Control Panel Power units and air inlet of the PCR-LE Series...

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Front Panel (Cont.) Control Panel Numeric keypad/ Setting key Numeric keypad Enter numeric values directly CLR key Clear the numeric keypad input. ON PHASE key Set the output on phase RANGE key Switch between output voltage ranges SYNC key Enable the synchronization function OFF PHASE key Set the output off phase KEYLOCK key Lock and unlock the keys...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel PCR-LE (excluding the PCR500LE; example of the PCR2000LE) SLOT1 Expansion slot for a multiphase operation (optional) SEQ STAT OUT connector SLOT3 Connecting a BNC cable Expansion slot for an analog signal interface (optional) (status output) to SLOT2 SEQ TRIG OUT connector...

  • Page 16: Panel Operation Basics

    Panel Operation Basics This section explains the status indicators of the product and the basics of operating the product from the front panel. Control panel You can pull out the control panel and tilt it to one of the two available settings. If you use the optional EC05-PCR extension cable, you can use the control panel while it is detached from the PCR-LE Series.

  • Page 17: Home Position

    Parts of the screen Explanation of function keys in this manual The screen consists of the following three parts. The function keys in this manual are explained in a tabular form as shown below. Status, LOAD RESP.M OUTPUT measured-value, 99.00 Item Title Description...

  • Page 18: Switching From Remote Mode To Local Mode

    Panel Operation Basics (Cont.) Switching from remote mode to local mode Specifying values When the PCR-LE Series is in remote mode, “RMT” is displayed To specify values, use the numeric keypad or the rotary knob. on the screen. To switch the PCR-LE Series to local mode from When the cursor is displayed in the entry area, you can use the the panel, press LOCAL (SHIFT+2).

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Adjusting the screen brightness You can set the screen brightness to one of three levels (1 to 3). „ Rotary knob operations „ The larger the number, the brighter the screen. Turn the rotary knob to the right to increase the displayed value. Press CONFIG (SHIFT+OPR MODE) and then DISPLAY (F4) to Turn the rotary knob to the left to decrease the displayed value.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Output Mode

    Selecting the Output Mode If the 2P05-PCR-LE single-phase, three-wire output option is „ Setting the output mode „ installed, select whether to use single-phase, three-wire output Press OPR MODE and then 2P (F3) to select the output or two-phase output . mode.

  • Page 21: Setting The Output Voltage

    Setting the Output Voltage To set the output voltage, set the output voltage mode, the output voltage range, and the output voltage value. Setting the output voltage mode The PCR-LE Series has the following output voltage modes: „ Output voltage mode setup procedure „...

  • Page 22: Setting The Output Voltage Range

    Setting the Output Voltage (Cont.) Setting the output voltage range Setting the output voltage The PCR-LE Series has the following output voltage ranges: L You can set the output voltage while output is on or off. The and H. measured value is always displayed. The maximum output current varies depending on the output Set the voltage limit to prevent the PCR-LE Series from generat- voltage range.
  • Page 23 Output voltage setup procedure To set the AC voltage, press V and then ACVOLT (F1). To set the DC voltage, press V and then DCVOLT (F2). LOAD AC+DC RESP.M OUTPUT 58.00 6.87 28.1 RANGE ACVolt 7.5V ACVOLT DCVOLT PROTECT VMAX VMIN Item Title...
  • Page 24 Setting the Output Voltage (Cont.) Single-phase, three-wire output (optional) voltage setup procedure „ AC+DC mode Be sure to set the output mode (single-phase, three-wire output „ or two-phase output) before you set the voltage. -> p20 Specifying the AC voltage with phase voltages „...
  • Page 25 Three-phase output (optional) voltage setup procedure „ Voltage setting range „ AC+DC Mode „ „ • Phase voltage setting range Specifying the AC voltage with phase voltages To set all the phases at the same time, press V and then AC PH AC voltege setting range DC voltage setting range VOLT (F1).

  • Page 26: Setting The Frequency

    Setting the Frequency Turning Output On and Off You can set the frequency in AC mode and AC+DC mode. The F key is disabled in DC mode. WARNING You can set the frequency while output is on or off. Risk of electric shock. Set the frequency limit to prevent the PCR-LE Series from gen- Do not touch the OUTPUT terminal block, the outlets, erating a frequency that is greater than is necessary.
  • Page 27 Output on/off phase control „ Impedance when the output is off „ The internal circuits and the output of the PCR-LE Series are You can set the AC mode output on/off phase. You can set the not separated by a mechanical switch or relay. The PCR-LE output on and output off phases separately.

  • Page 28: Displaying Measured Values

    Displaying Measured Values You can monitor the present output value. When the output is off, this is nearly 0. Setting the aperture time (measurement time) Displaying the voltage With a longer aperture time, the measurements become more The measured voltage is displayed in the status, measured- stable, but it takes longer to update the display of the mea- value, and setting display area.
  • Page 29 Load level meter Displaying the current, power, and power factor The load level meter displays the ratio of the output current The rms current, peak current, average current, power, appar- (which is detected as the current flowing through the load) to ent power, or power factor is displayed in the status, measured- the rated current on a bar graph.

  • Page 30: Limit Values And Protection Functions

    Limit Values and Protection Functions This product has the following limit functions and protection functions. • Limit Functions Limits can be placed on the PCR-LE Series output voltage setting and frequency setting. They prevent damage to the load caused by mistaken operations and limit the current that flows through the load.

  • Page 31: Setting Limits

    Setting Limits Limits can be placed on the PCR-LE Series output voltage setting and frequency setting. They prevent damage to the load caused by mistaken operations and limit the current that flows through the load. You can set limits in advance according to the load conditions. You can set these values while output is on or off.

  • Page 32: Current Limit And Peak Current Limits

    Setting Limits (Cont.) Current limit and peak current limits Limits can be placed on the current that flows through the load. • Current limit There is a current limit, a positive peak current limit, and a neg- You can set the output current’s upper limit. You cannot set ative peak current limit.
  • Page 33 W -IPKLimit Sets the negative peak current limit of W phase (the rated current × 0.1 to the rated current × 4.4) *1. Single-phase three-wire output or three-phase output (optional) only *2. Three-phase output (optional) only Setting Output mode PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE PCR6000LE PCR9000LE Current limit 0.50 A to 1.00 A to 2.00 A to...
  • Page 34 Setting Limits (Cont.) Current limit and peak current limits (Cont.) „ Action to perform when the current limit is exceeded „ You can set the action to perform (whether the output is turned Press I and then TRIP (F2) to select the action to perform when off) when the current exceeds the current limit.
  • Page 35 Setting the time (Trip time) that elapses before the output is turned off when the current limit is exceeded In AC mode, you can set the amount of time that elapses after the current limit is exceeded (the amount of time during which the current limit is continuously exceeded) before the output is turned off.

  • Page 36: Using Protection Functions

    PCR-LE Series may be malfunctioning. average value. Stop using it immediately, and contact your Kikusui agent or In AC+DC mode, specify an rms value. To set an average distributor. Inform the individual that you contact of the alarm value, change to DC mode, set the average value, and then code that is displayed.
  • Page 37 „ Internal semiconductor protection (OCP) „ This protection function protects the internal semiconductors Setting the time that elapses before an alarm is generated of the PCR-LE Series. The internal semiconductor protection In AC mode, you can set the time that elapses after the internal function will not be activated if you follow the PCR-LE Series semiconductor protection has been activated (the amount of usage guidelines outlined in the specifications.

  • Page 38: Using Memory

    What to do if the breaker trips data to a USB memory device. • Internal memory The PCR500LE and PCR1000LE do not have a breaker. This is useful when you are testing drastic changes in volt- On the PCR2000LE, PCR3000LE, PCR4000LE, PCR6000LE, age or frequency.

  • Page 39: Using Internal Memory

    Using internal memory The frequency, AC voltage, DC voltage, and waveform bank number can be stored to and recalled from the internal memory. During single-phase, three-wire output and three-phase output (optional), phase voltages are stored. Line voltages are calculated from phase voltages.

  • Page 40: Using Usb Memory Devices

    Using Memory (Cont.) Using USB memory devices The data of one waveform bank, internal memory (entries num- „ Folders where the files are saved and file names „ ber 1 to 99), panel settings, power line abnormality simulations, The following folders are created on the USB memory device. and sequence data can be saved to a USB memory device.
  • Page 41 „ Saving data to USB memory devices „ Press SAVE (F4) to save the settings. Set up the configuration that you want to save. Do not remove the USB memory device until “File was saved” disappears. LOAD RESP.M OUTPUT Connect a USB memory device to the USB port Disappears when 99.00 on the front panel.
  • Page 42 Using Memory (Cont.) Using USB memory devices (Cont.) „ Recalling settings from a USB memory device „ Connect a USB memory device to the USB port Use the rotary knob to select the file that you on the front panel. want to recall.
  • Page 43 „ Error messages „ If there is a problem with the USB memory device, an error will occur. Error messages are displayed when errors occur. Error message Description Data out of range. (Line = the line A setting is outside of its range. number) Disk access error.
  • Page 44 PCR-LE series...

  • Page 45: Using The Synchronization Function

    - Advanced - This chapter explains the advanced operations of the PCR-LE Series. Using the Synchronization Function „ The frequency that is used when the synchroniza- The synchronization function synchronizes the frequency and „ phase of the PCR-LE Series output voltage with a 50 Hz or 60 Hz tion function is cleared input power supply.

  • Page 46: Using The Voltage Compensation Function

    Using the Voltage compensation Function The compensation function compensates for voltage drops in the load cables when the load is connected to the PCR-LE Series over a long distance. The PCR-LE Series has three types of compensation functions: soft sensing, hard sensing, and regulation adjustment. Use the different compensation functions depending on how you need to use the PCR-LE Series.

  • Page 47: Wiring The Hard Sensing And Soft Sensing Functions

    Wiring the hard sensing and soft sensing functions Twist the load wires (L and N), and connect between the output Pull out the terminal block tray, and then connect the sensing terminal and load with the shortest wires possible. If you cannot cables.
  • Page 48 Using the Voltage compensation Function (Cont.) Wiring the hard sensing and soft sensing Wiring the regulation adjustment function functions (Cont.) After you finish connecting the load, turn the output on. Then, set the output voltage to the voltage that is required across „...
  • Page 49 Compensation function setup procedure Set the voltage and the frequency that you want to stabilize at the sensing point. In DC mode, set only the voltage. Press OTHER (SHIFT+MEMORY), 1/3 (F6), and then COMPEN (F2) to configure the compensation functions. LOAD RESP.M OUTPUT...
  • Page 50 Using the Voltage compensation Function (Cont.) Checking the sensing functions (excluding the regulation adjustment function) When you are using the hard sensing function or soft sensing function, after you finish wiring the sensing cables, check that there are no wiring errors. Turn the load’s power switch off be- fore you perform this check.

  • Page 51: Using Power Line Abnormality Simulations

    Using Power Line Abnormality Simulations In AC mode, you can simulate power supply line errors by - Memo - stopping the PCR-LE Series output (to simulate power failures) Voltage regulation start polarity and decreasing and increasing the voltage (to simulate voltage dips and pops).
  • Page 52 Using Power Line Abnormality Simulations (Cont.) Power line abnormality simulation setup procedure These settings cannot be made if you are using the synchronization function. Set the steady-state voltage and frequency. Press EDIT (F5) to set the parameters (T1 to T5 and T3 VOLT).
  • Page 53 Executing and stopping power line abnormality simulations You cannot execute power line abnormality simulations in the „ Status signals „ following situations. Status signals are only generated during the periods defined • In DC mode or AC+DC mode. by T2, T3, and T4 (period T3 when T2 and T4 both equal zero). During single-phase, three-wire output or three-phase output •...

  • Page 54: Using The Sequence Function

    Using the Sequence Function Sequence overview A sequence is a series of settings—values such as the output „ Step’s signal change (ramp) „ voltage, frequency, and time—that are saved in advance and To change the frequency or voltage linearly over the specified are then recalled and automatically carried out in order at a time, select “RAMP ON.”...
  • Page 55 „ Starting phase angle and the ending phase angle „ Display and signal output during the phase wait „ „ time Steps are managed in terms of time. During the phase wait time, the screen shows the next step If you set the starting phase angle, steps will start from the number.
  • Page 56 Using the Sequence Function (Cont.) Editing steps These settings cannot be made if you are using the synchroni- „ 1: Frequency and AC voltage „ zation function. Use this screen to set the frequency and the AC voltage. The There are six types of step editing screens (seven types for sin- step signal change can also be set for the frequency and the gle-phase, three-wire output and three-phase output (optional)).
  • Page 57 „ 2: Execution time, waveform bank, and output „ 3: DC voltage „ „ Use this screen to set the step execution time, the waveform Use this screen to set the DC voltage. The step signal change bank, and the output. can also be set for the DC voltage.
  • Page 58 Using the Sequence Function (Cont.) Editing steps (Cont.) „ 4: Status output, trigger output, and waiting trigger (pause) „ During single-phase, three-wire output or three-phase output WARNING (optional), apply signals to and output signals from the U-phase unit. Risk of electric shock. Use the BNC connector with an isolation voltage of 63 Vpeak or less.
  • Page 59 „ 5: Jump function „ Jump function Use this screen to set the step type, jump destination step, and number of times to jump. The steps in a sequence are normally executed in order start- ing with the starting step. However, you can use the jump fea- LOAD 10.00Hz OUTPUT...
  • Page 60 Using the Sequence Function (Cont.) Editing steps (Cont.) „ 6: Starting phase angle, ending phase angle, sudden phase change, and output impedance „ Use this screen to set the starting phase angle, ending phase - Memo - angle, sudden phase change, and output impedance. Setup example for making sudden phase changes LOAD 10.00Hz...
  • Page 61 „ 7 Setting the phase difference during single- U phase offset setting. „ phase, three-wire output and three-phase If you set the U phase offset, the U phase will be offset from output (optional) the reference phase. As a result, the U-V/U-W phase difference settings will be offset from the actual phase difference.

  • Page 62: Setting Sequence Conditions

    Using the Sequence Function (Cont.) Setting sequence conditions Executing, pausing, and stopping sequences The items that you set here are shared between all steps. After you have finished setting the steps and the sequence conditions, you can execute the sequence. „...

  • Page 63: Using The Harmonic Current Analysis Function

    Using the Harmonic Current Analy- sis Function You can perform harmonic analysis of the output current. A simplified measurement method is used, so this method does A sequence is complete when all steps are complete. The out- not conform to standards such as IEC. For measurements that put state when the sequence is complete is the state specified conform to the standards, use the Harmonic/Flicker Analyzer in the last step.

  • Page 64: Generating Special Waveforms (Waveform Bank)

    Generating Special Waveforms (Waveform bank) You can generate peak-clipped sine waveforms. This is valid in These settings cannot be made if you are using the synchroni- AC mode and AC+DC mode. zation function. You can use remote control to configure user-defined wave- When you turn the power off, the waveform banks from number forms.

  • Page 65: Setting The Output Impedance

    Setting the Output Impedance Setting Soft Starts (The voltage rise time) The PCR-LE Series’ output impedance (output resistance) is approximately 0 Ω. Commercial power supplies have an im- To prevent the output from being turned off (the alarm from be- pedance (resistance) of several milliohms to several ohms.

  • Page 66: Selecting The Response

    Fixing the Internal Vcc Selecting the Response To minimize loss in the linear amplifier section, the PCR-LE The PCR-LE Series uses a high-speed amplifier. Depending Series automatically adjusts the linear amplifier supply voltage on the load circuits (especially in the case of capacitive loads) (Vcc) to a level that is suitable for the output voltage.

  • Page 67: Using The Power Management Functions

    You can set the PCR-LE Series so that it enters sleep mode after a certain amount of time passes with its power on but no The PCR-LE Series (excluding the PCR500LE) is made of units. output being generated (the output is off).

  • Page 68: Controlling The Output Using External Analog Signals

    Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals Names and functions of the parts of the ana- The output can be controlled using external analog signals by installing the analog signal interface board (EX05-PCR-LE/ log signal interface board EX06-PCR-LE) to the slot3. For details of installing the board on the PCR-LE, see the setup guide of EX05-PCR-LE/EX06-PCR-LE.
  • Page 69 Amplifying the input waveform (EX05-PCR-LE only) You can use the PCR-LEwith EX05-PCR-LE as a power ampli- Press OTHERS (SHIFT+MEMORY), EXT SIG(F4) and then fier that simply amplifies the input waveform or use it to add an SOURCE(F1) to set the signal source. external signal to the PCR-LE Series signal source.
  • Page 70 Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals (Cont.) Amplifying the input waveform (EX05-PCR-LE only) „ Setting the aperture time (only when using EXT) „ Fine adjusting the offset „ „ To use an external signal source (EXT), set the aperture time. You can fine adjust the offset by turning the OFFSET variable ->...
  • Page 71 Varying the voltage of the output AC waveform using DC signals (EX06-PCR-LE only) When AC mode or AC+DC mode is selected, the PCR-LE with „ Outputting the signal „ EX06-PCR-LE outputs AC voltage ranging from 0 V to 150 V After you set the signal source, apply an external signal to the (when L range is selected) or 0 V to 300 V (when H range is se- INPUT terminal.
  • Page 72 Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals (Cont.) Varying the voltage of the output AC waveform using DC signals (EX06-PCR-LE only) „ Fine adjusting the offset and the gain „ Functional limitations „ „ You can fine adjust the offset by turning the OFFSET variable If an external signal is used, you will not be able to use the fol- resistor using the adjustment screwdriver.
  • Page 73 SIGNAL I/O Connector Controlling the PCR-LE through external con- tacts WARNING „ Wiring „ Risk of electric shock. Never attempt to connect wires to the SIGNAL I/O connector while the POWER switch To minimize the influence of noise on the output, use a two- turned on.
  • Page 74 Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals (Cont.) Controlling the PCR-LE through external contacts (Cont.) „ Controlling the Output On/ Off „ Controlling the Sequence Execute/Stop „ „ Use pins 6 to 10 of the SIGNAL I/O connector to turn the output Use pins 7 to 10 of the SIGNAL I/O connector to turn the se- on and off through external contacts.
  • Page 75 „ Clear alarms „ Shut down the output „ „ Use pins 8 and 10 of the SIGNAL I/O connector to clear alarms Use pins 9 and 10 of the SIGNAL I/O connector to shut down through external contacts. the output through external contacts. This takes precedence over the feature that turns the output on and off through exter- P r e s s C O N F I G ( S H I F T + O P R M O D E ) , E X T.

  • Page 76: Monitoring The Operation Status

    Controlling the Output Using External Analog Signals (Cont.) Monitoring the operation status You can externally monitor the following operation status of the „ Selecting the phase to monitor (single-phase, „ PCR-LE. three-wire output and three-phase output option) • Output (OUTPUT ON STATUS) If you want apply current peak limit and overload monitoring Use pins 1 and 5 of the SIGNAL I/O connector.

  • Page 77: Main Unit Specifications

    TYP: These are typical values that are representative of situations where the PCR-LE Series operates in an environment with an ambi- ent temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F). These values do not guarantee the performance of the PCR-LE Series. set: Indicates a setting. reading: Indicates the readout value. Input (AC rms) PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE...
  • Page 78 Main Unit Specifications (Cont.) AC mode output (AC rms) PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE PCR6000LE PCR9000LE Voltage (output Rating 1 V to 150 V, 2 V to 300 V L range, output Setting range 0 V to 152.5 V, 0 V to 305.0 V...
  • Page 79 Output voltage stability PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE PCR6000LE PCR9000LE Line regulation Within ±0.1 % Load regulation (output L range, Within ±0.1 V, within ±0.2 V output H range) Output frequency Response: FAST Within ±0.2 % variation Response: MEDIUM Within ±0.3 % Ripple noise in DC mode (5 Hz to 1 0.15 Vrms or less...

  • Page 80: Power Line Abnormality Simulations

    Main Unit Specifications (Cont.) Limit Values and Protection Functions PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE PCR6000LE PCR9000LE Voltage AC voltage upper limit 0.0 V to 305.0 V AC voltage lower limit DC voltage upper limit -431.0 V to 431.0 V DC voltage lower limit Output overvoltage protection 0.0 V to 474.1 V...
  • Page 81 Output impedance setting Setting range Resolution Setting accuracy PCR500LE L range 0 Ω to 4.0 Ω 40 mΩ ±(10 % of set+80 mΩ) H range 0 Ω to 16.0 Ω 160 mΩ ±(10 % of set+320 mΩ) PCR1000LE L range 0 Ω...
  • Page 82 Main Unit Specifications (Cont.) General PCR500LE PCR1000LE PCR2000LE PCR3000LE PCR4000LE PCR6000LE PCR9000LE Insulation Between input and 500 Vdc, 30 MΩ or more 500 Vdc, 10 MΩ or more resistance chassis, output and chassis, and input and output Withstand Between input and 1.5 kVac for 1 minute...

  • Page 83: Rated Output Current Characteristics (Derating)

    Rated output current characteristics (Derating) ■ Fig.4 Output frequency versus output current ratio The output voltage ratio is a percentage where 100 % repre- sents an output voltage of 100 V (output L range) or 200 V (out- put H range) in AC mode or DC mode. The output current ratio is a percentage where 100 % represents the maximum rated output current in AC mode or DC mode.

  • Page 84: Option Specifications

    Option Specifications TYP: These are typical values. These values do not guarantee the performance of the PCR-LE Series. Single-phase Three-wire output The specifications are for comprehensive performance with the 2P05-PCR-LE installed in the PCR-LE Series to configure single-phase, three-wire system power supplies. Other specifications comply with those of the PCR-LE Series. Phase difference of the output Resolution 1°...
  • Page 85 Communication interface (GPIB/ USB/ LAN) The specifications of the IB05-PCR-LE (GPIB), US05-PCR-LE (USB), and LN05-PCR-LE (LAN) interface boards are provided below. GPIB Complies with IEEE Std 488.1-1987 SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, and E1 24-pin connector (receptacle) Message terminator LF or EOI during reception, LF + EOI during transmission Primary address...

  • Page 86: Outline Drawings

    Outline Drawings ■ PCR500LE MAX 20 550 (21.65) (0.79) MAX 600 (23.62) 4 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) 4 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39) 23.2 385 (15.16) 390 (15.35) (0.91) 85 (3.35) Unit: mm(inch) ■...
  • Page 87 51.2 (2.02) 457 (17.99) 48 (1.89) 12 M6 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) MAX 20 550 (21.65) (0.79) MAX 595 (23.43) A-arrow caster screw position diagram 8 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) A arrow Unit: mm(inch) 26 (1.02) PCR-LE series...
  • Page 88 Outline Drawings (Cont.) ■ PCR3000LE/ PCR4000LE 59.2 440 (17.32) (2.33) (1.97) 16 M6 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) MAX 20 550 (21.65) (0.79) MAX 595 (23.43) 61.2 A-arrow caster screw position diagram (2.41) 16 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) A arrow M12 screw hole, max.
  • Page 89 ■ PCR6000LE 440 (17.32) 59.2 16 M6 screw holes, (2.33) max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) (1.97) 61.2 MAX 20 550 (21.65) A-arrow caster screw position diagram (0.79) (2.41) MAX 595 (23.43) 16 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) A arrow 8 M10 screw holes, max.
  • Page 90 Outline Drawings (Cont.) ■ PCR9000LE 16 M6 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm 59.2 440 (17.32) (0.39 ”) (2.33) (1.97) 61.2 MAX 20 550 (21.65) A-arrow caster screw position diagram (2.41) (0.79) MAX 595 (23.43) 28 M4 screw holes, max. depth 10 mm (0.39 ”) A arrow M12 screw hole, 140.2...

  • Page 91: Glossary

    - Appendix - Glossary „ Rated output capacity „ Maximum peak current (AC mode) „ „ This is the maximum output power capacity (in VA) that can be This is the maximum continuous output current (peak value supplied continuously in the following ranges. For example, this in Apeak) that the PCR-LE Series can supply when using a is 1 kVA on the PCR1000LE.
  • Page 92 Glossary (Cont.) „ Output voltage ratio „ Derating „ „ "Derating" means "reducing." In general, this refers to using a This is the output voltage as a percentage where 100 V for the device at reduced maximum rated values (such as the voltage output L range or 200 V for the output H range is 100 %.

  • Page 93: Operating Characteristics

    Operating Characteristics „ Output current versus input current and efficiency characteristics(typical values in AC mode) „ The output current ratio is a percentage where 100 % represents the maximum rated output current. ： Single-phase two-wire input (1P2W): 200 V Input voltage 3P4W 3P3W 1P2W...

  • Page 94: About The Output And The Load

    About the output and the load Rated output current in AC mod The rated current is automatically derated (reduced) depend- • Fig.7 Output voltage ratio versus output current ratio (AC ing on the output conditions (output voltage, frequency, and mode) load power factor).
  • Page 95 • Fig.9 Output frequency versus output current ratio • Fig.11 Instantaneous output voltage ratio versus instanta- neous peak current ratio (AC mode H range, excluding three- Output current ratio [%] when the output frequency (Freq) is phase three-wire output) less than 40 Hz: 70+ output frequency×30/ 40 The instantaneous output voltage is the instantaneous value Output current ratio [%] when the output frequency (Freq) is of the output voltage waveform.
  • Page 96 About the output and the load (Cont.) Rated output current in AC mod (Cont.) „ How the rated output current is determined on the PCR1000LE „ The rated output current in AC mode depends on the output Example 2: The output voltage is 250 V (H range), the load power factor is 0.4, and the output frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Page 97 Example 3: The output voltage is 80 V (L range), the load power factor is 0.6, and the output frequency is 10 Hz. From the fig.7, the output current ratio at an output voltage of 80 V is 100 %. - - (a) From the fig.8, the output current ratio at a load power factor of 0.6 is 82.5 %.
  • Page 98 About the output and the load (Cont.) Rated output current in AC mod (Cont.) „ How peak current that can be supplied is deter- • Fig.12 Voltage waveform versus peak current supply range „ (AC mode L range) mined (for single-phase output) As shown in figs.
  • Page 99 • Fig.13 Voltage waveform versus peak current supply range „ How peak current that can be supplied is deter- „ (AC mode H range) mined (for three-phase output) Current Voltage Also for three-phase output, the peak current supply perfor- 50 Hz/60 Hz Typical value mance depends on the output range, voltage setting, and Setting voltage: 100 V instantaneous output voltage as shown in fig.
  • Page 100 About the output and the load (Cont.) Rated output current in AC mod (Cont.) „ Capacitor-input rectifier loads „ Loads that draw an inrush current „ „ For electronic devices that have capacitor-input rectifier circuits For loads such as those listed below, when the voltage is ap- in their input, when the output voltage approaches the peak plied to the load or when the voltage changes suddenly, an output voltage, a peak current several times greater than the...
  • Page 101 Rated output current in DC/AC+DC mode The rated DC output current that the PCR-LE Series can gener- • Output voltage ratio versus rated output current in DC mode ate is limited by the output voltage. Unlike with resistive loads, when a power supply that alter- Output voltage ratio: nates voltage polarity based on time is applied to an induc- tive or capacitive load, the current phase becomes lagging...

  • Page 102: Peak Hold Current Measurement

    Peak hold current measurement The differences between the peak measurement and the peak hold measurement are shown below. „ Peak measurement „ The peak measurement is cleared once per measurement cycle. The PCR-LE Series makes peak measurements by measuring the current peaks and then taking the maximum absolute value of the measured data.

  • Page 103: Sequence Tutorial

    Sequence tutorial Below are tutorials for creating sequences.v • Single-phase, three-wire output and three-phase output ba- sics • Sequence creation basics 120° 240° Describes the waveforms that are produced for single-phase, three-wire output and three-phase output. Describes basic sequence settings (voltage, frequency, and ramp).
  • Page 104 Sequence tutorial (Cont.) Sequence creation basics This page explains how to use a sequence to output the following waveform. STEP Step ACVOLT [V] 10.0 10.0 AC voltage RAMP Voltage ramp (ACVOLT) FREQ [Hz] 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 40.0 80.0 40.0 40.0...
  • Page 105 100 ms. This is because the frequency ramp setting is on. Use Next, set the sequence conditions. the rotary knob to set the frequency to 40 Hz, and then press Press ESC repeatedly until the sequence screen appears. RAMP ON (F5). The frequency ramp indication changes to Press COND (F4) to set the starting step number and the end- ing step number.
  • Page 106 Sequence tutorial (Cont.) The minimum unit for displaying step execution times is sec- onds. Steps whose execution time is less than 1 second are displayed as "0:00:00." LOAD RESP.M OUTPUT 50.00Hz A rms V rms 6.87 10.1 RANGE SEQUENCE 0:00:00 STEP LOOP Sequence...
  • Page 107 Voltage sweep and frequency sweep This page describes a sequence for outputting a continuous Likewise, frequency sweeps also need starting frequency waveform that linearly changes from 0 V to 10 V. steps. STEP1 STEP3 STEP5 STEP6 STEP0 STEP2 STEP4 STEP STEP0 STEP1 STEP3...

  • Page 108: Switching Steps At Specific Phase Angles

    Sequence tutorial (Cont.) Switching steps at specific phase angles This page explains how to switch steps at specific phase an- If you set starting phase angles, the total sequence time will gles to produce a continuous waveform. be longer than the specified time by the amount of phase wait time.

  • Page 109: Suddenly Changing The Phase

    Suddenly changing the phase To suddenly change the phase, specify a sudden phase change after setting the starting and ending phase angles. STEP2 90° We will explain using an example whose phase changes sud- denly from 90° to 270° between steps 2 and 3. Because step 2 is set to 100 ms and 25 Hz, the phase angle will end at 180°...

  • Page 110: Phase Setting For Multi-Phase Output

    Sequence tutorial (Cont.) Phase setting for multi-phase output selection. To set the output mode, press OPR MODE and then 2P (F3) (ON: two-phase output; OFF: three-wire output; OFF by default). This page explains how to set phase angles for multi-phase Single-phase, three-wire output (2P Mode OFF) waveform output.
  • Page 111 Next, we will explain how to set the steps so that only the U Continuous U phase phase suddenly changes. In the example below, the U phase suddenly changes from 90° lag 120° lag 0° to 30° when step 1 begins. The waveforms of the V and W Sudden change phases are continuous.
  • Page 112 Sequence tutorial (Cont.) Phase sweep First, we will explain the phase sweeping of the U phase. The output state when the sequence is complete is the state specified in the last step. If the sequence ends with a U phase To sweep the U phase, you have to set the U phase offset.
  • Page 113 Next, we will explain the phase sweeping of the V and W phas- Specify the phase to sweep the V phase with the U-V phase difference. Specify the phase to sweep the W phase with the U-W phase difference. Below is an example of sweeping the V phase and an example of sweeping the U and V phases.

  • Page 114: Line Voltage Dip

    Sequence tutorial (Cont.) Line voltage dip The following example shows how to set line voltage dips (short two phases: 70% residual voltage). 116.6 V 91.6 V 10° UVW phase 116.6 V U phase voltage V phase voltage 104.8 V Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

  • Page 115: Input Power Cord

    By using the rack mount brackets, you can mount the ends of the power cords have not been prepared for connec- PCR500LE, PCR1000LE, and PCR2000LE to the KRO1600, tion. The power cords do not conform to IEC standard. KRO1250, KRO900, and KRC Series standard racks made by Kikusui.
  • Page 116 „ When mounting on an inch rack (bracket model KRB9) Unit: mm (inch) • PCR500LE When mounting on an inch rack (bracket model KRB4) When mounting on a millimeter rack (bracket model KRB200) When mounting on a millimeter rack (bracket model KRB400- PCR-LE) •...
  • Page 117 GPIB/USB/LAN Interface Boards By using one of the interface boards listed below, you can use Insert the board into the slot so that the printed an interface other than RS232C to control the PCR-LE Series. circuit board's connector is inserted into the con- US05-PCR-LE: This board enables you to control the PCR-LE nector at the back of the slot.
  • Page 118 Option (Cont.) Analog signal Interface boards (EX05-PCR-LE, Base Hold Angles (OP03-KRC) EX06-PCR-LE) These are used when you want to fix the PCR4000LE, PCR6000LE, or PCR9000LE to a rack or the floor. By using one of the analog signal interface boards listed below, you can control PCR-LE Series AC power supply output with For details, see the OP03-KRC section in the OP03-KRC Manu- analog signals.
  • Page 119 Use the band and the bracket to fix the control panel extension cable to the PCR-LE Series. The direction that the bracket is used on the PCR500LE is different from the direction used on all other models. PCR500LE...
  • Page 120 Option (Cont.) Line Impedance Network (LIN3060J, LIN- Immunity Tester (DSI1020, DSI3020, SD009- 1020JF, LIN3020JF) PCR-LE) LIN3060J LINE IMPEDANCE NETWORK 1020 ALARM IMPEDANCE SELECT REMOTE POWER By using the control software (SD009-PCR-LE), the dip simu- POWER lator (DSI1020/ DSI3020), and the PCF-LE Series, you can perform voltage dip, short interruptions, and voltage variation immunity tests in accordance with IEC61000-4-11 (2004).

  • Page 121: Master-Slave Parallel Operation

    TER”. whose J1 connector is open to MASTER. The POWER SELECTOR switch is on the front panel (on the rear panel on the PCR500LE). Set the POWER SELECTOR switches of the other PCR-LEs to SLAVE. Turn ON the POWER switches of the PCR-LEs whose POWER SELECTOR switches have been set to SLAVE.

  • Page 122: Factory Default Settings (Initialization)

    Factory Default Settings (Initialization) Restoring to factory default settings Factory default settings You can return all the settings to their factory defaults or return just a portion of the settings to their factory defaults. All items that have "Yes" in their "Reset" column are returned to their factory default values when you press RESET (SHIFT+6).
  • Page 123 „ Limit and protection function settings „ Item Factory Default Reset 500LE 1000LE 2000LE 3000LE 4000LE 6000LE 9000LE AC voltage upper limit 305.0 V AC voltage lower limit 0.0 V AC current limit 5.50 A 11.00 A 22.00 A 33.00 A 44.00 A 66.00 A 99.00 A...
  • Page 124 Factory Default Settings (Initialization) (Cont.) Factory default settings(Cont.) „ Sequence function: Sequence condition settings „ Waveform bank „ „ Item Factory Default Reset Item Factory Default Reset Starting step number Number of the waveform bank to execute Ending step number Number of the waveform Number of repetitions bank to edit...

  • Page 125: Maintenance

    If the filter is ex- tremely dirty, clean it using a water-diluted neutral detergent The shape of the louver on the PCR500LE is different from that and dry it completely. shown here, but the procedure is the same.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    If you do not, we recommend that you mode (panel opera- initialize the PCR-LE. If the remedy does not correct the prob- tion). lem, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. Is "ALARM" displayed? There is an internal or Check the alarm type. external error.
  • Page 127 „ An output current can not be generated ("ALM-06: „ "TRBL-18: P.S CABLE IS CONNECTED" is dis- „ „ OVER LOAD" is displayed). played. Item to check Possible cause Remedy Item to check Possible cause Remedy Is the output voltage The range is set to the Set the output voltage Parallel operation is in...

  • Page 128: Alarms And Trouble

    When cooling is POWER switch off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it back complete, the full scale bar turns off. on. If the same trouble indication occurs again, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor to request repairs. LOAD ALARM RESP.M OUTPUT 99.00...
  • Page 129 Series, or two phases may have shorted during single-phase three-wire output or three-phase output. Alter- natively, the PCR-LE Series may be malfunctioning. If the alarm occurs even after you fix the problem that caused the alarm, stop using the PCR-LE Series immediately, and contact your Kikusui agent or distributor to request repairs.
  • Page 130 After a trouble indication occurs, if ALM-08 (UNIT FAIL) is dis- TRBL-02- played, at least one power unit is malfunctioning. You can use 3 SENSING the PCR-LE Series temporarily, but contact your Kikusui agent or FUSE TRIP distributor to request repairs. TRBL- SUB P.S FAIL...

  • Page 131: Error Message

    Error Message If you attempt to set a value that is not possible, the PCR-LE will generate a beep and an error message. LOAD RESP.M OUTPUT Confirming the power units in which trouble is occurring 99.00 6.87 28.1 RANGE While ALM-08 (UNIT FAIL) is displayed, press ALM CHK (F5). Setting Con ict +301,”CONPENSATION”...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Clearing 29 Holding 29 Alarms 128 Hard sensing 46 Phase difference aperture time 28 Harmonic Current Analysis Function setting (single-phase three-wire) 24 setting (three-phase) 25 Home position 17 phase wait time 55 Breaker trip 38 Power Line Abnormality Simulations Initialization 122 Power Management Function 67 Input voltage drop protection 36...
  • Page 133 Voltage surge suppression 27 Waveform bank 64 The accompanying CD-ROM describes the following information. Communication Interface Manual Quick Reference Safety Information Table for Power Line Abnormality Simulation Table for Sequence Operation...
  • Page 134 In either case, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. At that time, inform your agent or distributor of the “Part No.” written on the front cover of this manual.

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