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  • Page 1: Additional Information

    Additional Information to the TopCon TC.GXS device Programmable Regenerating DC Sink Version V01.15 Your distributor:...

  • Page 2: General Information

    This information in this documentation corresponds to the development situation at the time of going to print and is therefore not of a binding nature. Regatron AG reserves the right to make changes at any time for the purpose of technical progress or product improvement, without stating the reasons.

  • Page 3: Usage Of The Document

    These operating instructions supplements to the actual TopCon TC.GSS operating manual. It is possible to download the newest TopCon TC.GSS manual from the website www.regatron.com. Mortal danger due to electric shock! Warning • Due to the high operating voltage of the device and possible arcing in related applications, there is a risk of injury! •...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Conventions used Hazard and warning information Pictogram Meaning For an immediate hazard that will result in serious injuries or fatality. DANGER For an immediate hazard that can result in serious injuries or fatality. Warning For a possibly hazardous situation that can result in serious injuries or fatality.

  • Page 5: Open Questions

    Additional information, so that you can find possibly important information quickly. Open questions In you have any questions, your TopCon sales partner will be pleased to be of assistance. However, you can also reach Regatron support at the following address: Customer support Regatron AG Tel.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Area related to interaction with the system ..................22 2.8. Ordinances and regulations ......................23 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS ..................24 3.1. Elements of the TopCon TC.GXS standard interface ..............24 3.2. Human Machine interface HMI (Option) ..................25 OPERATING FUNCTIONS ..................26 4.1.
  • Page 7 Error indication ..........................39 7.1.1. Categorisation of causes of errors into groups ....................39 7.1.2. Error indication on the front of the TopCon TC.GXS ..................40 7.1.3. Error indication in the TopControl application ....................41 7.2. Acknowledging errors ........................42 MAINTENANCE ......................

  • Page 8: Product Description

    1.2. Purpose and restrictions Q4 mode operation A system with TopCon TC.GXS modules is used as a constant current or constant voltage sink. To obtain higher power, current or voltage, several TopCon modules can be connected in series or in parallel.

  • Page 9: Feeding And Regenerative Mode

    Fig. 1 The energy flows from the test specimen (load) to the mains. Multi-unit operation If the system is designed such that several TopCon TC.GXS modules are operated in Q1, the overall system is controlled from the TopCon "Master" module.

  • Page 10: Reverse Polarity Protection (Rpp) Function By Default

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 1.2.2. Reverse polarity protection (RPP) function by default Overview of voltages and current Device X104 X104 Sense External PT C Sense positive Sense Internal PT C Sense negative Charge DC relay Sense RPP RPP-Controller Batt Rail C ontroller Intern Fig.
  • Page 11 2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Explanation of the figures Internal voltage before the DC realay Intern, Curve of the internal voltage in the ranges of power-on, power-off and charging. If the DC relay is closed, the internal voltage U equates to the Intern output voltage U of the line rails.
  • Page 12 2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Explanation of the figures Rail Voltage curve on the rail lines in the ranges of power-on, power-off and charging. will be measured by the sense input. Rail Preset Preset max. charge current in TopCon. External voltage monitoring via Sense interface X104 The external sense interface can be used for the directly monitoring of the load voltage.

  • Page 13: General View

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS If the voltage of the TopCon device is not stable the device will try again and issue a warning after 10 retries: “RPP-Voltage unstable”. Regardless of this warning the device will continue with retries. In case of reverse polarity: If negative voltage is measured with the sense, an error message appears: “Sense polarity”.

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 1.3. Technical data For further Information refer to the TC.GSS manual and the according TC.GSS data sheet. In the manual and data sheet pay attention to the regenerative mode Q4 and ignore all values of the feeding mode Q1. 1.3.1.

  • Page 15: General Information On Safety And Hazards

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 2. General information on safety and hazards Scope and applicability The general information applies to all TopCon low-voltage systems. The user(s) has (have) the obligation to avoid the risks and hazards mentioned by means of the rigorous application of specialist electrical rules.

  • Page 16: Personnel Area

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 2.2. Personnel area The utmost attention is to be paid to the hazards for individuals. There are various risks and hazards, of these the most important are mentioned here. Electric shock A low-voltage system can produce electrical potentials that can be dangerous or even fatal for individuals.
  • Page 17 2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS c) Work on live equipment It is imperative that this form of working is avoided. If it cannot be avoided, careful work preparation is essential. Pay attention to the following: 1. The personnel must be specially trained. 2.

  • Page 18: Systems And Material Area

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Risk of mechanical injury As on all electrical installations, mechanical injuries to the head and hands may be caused on removing and fitting covers, wire and cable connections. Always use the correct tool. If necessary protect the head and hands against injuries due to cuts and impacts.
  • Page 19 2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Noise and noise level The inductive elements as well as the fans on the TopCon low voltage system produce a lower or higher noise level dependent on the operating mode. However, in the immediate vicinity of the cabinet this noise is under the tolerance limit that would make acoustic protection equipment necessary.

  • Page 20: Mains Connection Area

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS Note the following points: 1. Never short-circuit energy stores to discharge them! Always use a suitable discharge resistor of appropriate power rating! 2. Visibly secure a discharged energy store using a short-circuit bridge. 3. Always monitor the maximum storage voltage, also during practical test operation.

  • Page 21: Transport Area

    Fig. 5 Attaching the carrying handles supplied to transport a TopCon TC.GXS device. Due the high weight it is advisable to carry the device between 3 - 4 people and whenever possible to use a trolley. Remove the carrying handles after transporting the TopCon power supply device and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 22: Area Related To Interaction With The System

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS General notices • It is imperative to remove all cable connections prior to moving the system! • Note that between switching off the power supply device and disconnecting the power cables on the output side, it is necessary to wait at least 15 min for discharging.

  • Page 23: Ordinances And Regulations

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 2.8. Ordinances and regulations Follow the mounting and installation instructions during electrical installation! In particular, in the countries of the European Union the following standard applies: EN 50178 Electronic equipment for use in power installations. In special applications: If you want to use the electrical power supply in special applications, you must comply with the related standards and health and safety regulations.

  • Page 24: Controls And Displays

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 3. Controls and displays 3.1. Elements of the TopCon TC.GXS standard interface Fig. 6 Standard controls on the front side of the device. Standard controls Device address selection switch For multi-unit operation Standard: covered by plastic caps...

  • Page 25: Human Machine Interface Hmi (Option)

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 3.2. Human Machine interface HMI (Option) Fig. 7 Controls for the optional HMI (or the RCU). HMI controls LC display Indication of the actual device settings and various menus. <JogDial>, rotary selector switch For the selection of menu items and scaling of parameters. <DISPLAY>, button Return to the last interactive display used.

  • Page 26: Operating Functions

    X102 of the previous TopCon TC.GXS master device via CAN CABLE. • The interface X102 of the last TopCon TC.GXS slave device is terminated with a “X101 CAN TERM”. For further information on the CAN bus and device addressing refer to the section multi-unit configuration in the TC.GSS manual.

  • Page 27: Examples Of System Configuration

    4.3. Examples of system configuration 4.3.1. Configuration of the system in series TopCon TC.GXS power supply devices connected in series (also inter CAUTION systems) are not allowed to exceed a total DC voltage of 1500 V If you do not comply with this specification: •...

  • Page 28: Configuration Of The System In Parallel

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 4.3.2. Configuration of the system in parallel Dummy plug Fig. 9 System in parallel operation. master device -1- and slave device -2-. Sources Device addresses Master device and its Master address (AH:0 AL:0) Slave devices and their Slave addresses (AH:1 AL:0)

  • Page 29: Installation And Commissioning

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 5. Installation and commissioning 5.1. Safety information Possible mortal danger due to electric shock! Due to tampering with electrical components. • DANGER Connecting the supply and DC cables. • Avoidance: ⇒ The electrical installation is to be undertaken by personnel with electrical training.

  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 5.2. Installation instructions 5.2.1. Installation location/transport Damage! CAUTION • It there are conductive aggressive substances in the installation location. • If there is a larger amount of moisture in the installation location. • Foreign bodies in the system can damage devices. Avoidance: ⇒...

  • Page 31: Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference Suppression

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 5.2.3. Electromagnetic compatibility/interference suppression TopCon systems are equipped with interference protection and suppression filters in all power and signal connections. On correct installation, conformity with the applicable standards will be achieved. Prerequisites for EMI protection: • Large surface area earthing (suitable for EMI) of the protection components.

  • Page 32: System Load Connection

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 5.2.5. System load connection Possible injury and damage due to arcing! • On reversal of the DC connections. Very high short circuit currents through the internal free- CAUTION wheeling diodes can cause arcing. Avoidance: ⇒ On completion of connection work, check the cables connected.

  • Page 33: Commissioning Topcon Tc.gxs Systems

    Diagnosis and visualization for multi-unit systems with several built-in TopCon TC.GXS devices, will be carried out by the TopCon TC.GXS master device. 5.3.1. Prior to switching on for the first time Prior to switching on for the first time, the following points are to be checked: •...

  • Page 34: Optimisation Of The Control And Monitoring Functions

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 5.3.3. Optimisation of the control and monitoring functions Monitoring features and configuration For the application-specific adjustment of controller configurations, ramp functions and application monitoring features, the easiest way is to use the software application “TopControl”. For further information see TopControl manual.

  • Page 35: System Operation

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 6. System operation 6.1. Important controls Possible mortal danger due to residual voltage! CAUTION A residual voltage can be generated by loads that store energy, even if power is no longer provided on the output, due to: •...

  • Page 36: System Main Switch

    6.2.1. Prerequisites for successful switching on • Circuit breakers for the TC.GXS devices are switched on (see fronts of the related TopCon TC.GXS devices). • System main switch is switched off switch position "OFF". • The system is configured for multi-unit operation.

  • Page 37: Device Self-Test

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 6.2.4. Device self-test The external control signals for controlling device on/off must be inactive and all circuit breakers must be switched on. After switching on the circuit breakers, all LEDs must illuminated for approx. 0.5 s and the DSP controller starts a device self-test that is completed after approx.

  • Page 38: Specifying Set Values

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 6.3. Specifying set values The device can be operated using three different interfaces: • Analogue interface X105 • Integrated operating panel HMI/ Remote Control Unit RCU • PC application TopControl via RS-422 (rear)/RS-232(front) The active interface is set via the HMI or in TopControl. For further information on specifying set values with the different interfaces, see TopConControl manual.

  • Page 39: Errors And Warnings

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 7. Errors and warnings On the occurrence of an error, the related TopCon TC.GXS device will switch to the error state and no longer ready for operation. The system output is electrically isolated.  An error is indicated ...

  • Page 40: Error Indication On The Front Of The Topcon Tc.gxs

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 7.1.2. Error indication on the front of the TopCon TC.GXS LED indication ERROR LED: Error flashing code via the red LED. STATUS LED: Warning flashing code via the yellow LED. Flashing code The number of flashes indicates the possible cause of the malfunction (group error and detail error).

  • Page 41: Error Indication In The Topcontrol Application

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 7.1.3. Error indication in the TopControl application Fig. 12 System status area and the "Errordetails" dialog box. System status area – parameter description Indication error or warning There is an error. Colour red: Colour orange: There is a warning. There is no error or warning.

  • Page 42: Acknowledging Errors

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 7.2. Acknowledging errors Rectify the cause of the error with the aid of the error list and the information on solutions. Acknowledging and starting operation via HMI/RCU • Press the <ESC> button on the active HMI panel. The system is ready for operation again.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    2016-09-16 Manual –TC.GXS 8. Maintenance For further information on maintenance work and the procedure of the support contact, refer to the TC.GSS manual. 43 / 43 Template V02.11...

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