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Model M3628PCF Portable Capacitor Former Customer Reference Manual Web: www.bonitron.com ● Tel: 615-244-2825 ● Email: info@bonitron.com...
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Bonitron has seen thousands of products engineered since 1962 and welcomes custom applications. With engineering, production, and testing all in the same facility, Bonitron is able to ensure its products are of the utmost quality and ready to be applied to your application.
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RIVE PTIONS In 1975, Bonitron began working with AC inverter drive specialists at synthetic fiber plants to develop speed control systems that could be interfaced with their plant process computers. Ever since, Bonitron has developed AC drive options that solve application issues associated with modern AC variable frequency drives and aid in reducing drive faults.
1.1. Who Should Use ........................... 7 1.2. Purpose and Scope ........................7 1.3. Manual Version and Change Record .................... 7 Figure 1-1: M3628PCF ..........................7 1.4. Symbol Conventions Used in this Manual and on Equipment ............. 8 2. P ..................9...
URPOSE AND COPE This manual is a user’s guide for the Model M3628PCF. It will provide the user with the necessary information to successfully connect and operate the M3628PCF. In the event of any conflict between this document and any publication and/or documentation related to any associated hardware (capacitor bank, etc.), the latter...
M3628PCF 1.4. YMBOL ONVENTIONS SED IN THIS ANUAL AND ON QUIPMENT Earth Ground or Protective Earth AC Voltage DC Voltage Electrical Hazard - Identifies a statement that indicates a shock or electrocution hazard that must be avoided. DANGER! DANGER: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
RODUCT ESCRIPTION EATURES The M3628PCF is designed for maintenance of stored capacitors or as a bench top power supply. When variable frequency drives are stored for more than eight months, the internal chemistry of their capacitor banks may change. If these drives are put into service before the capacitor bank is reformed, the bus capacitors may fail, destroying the drive.
N P U T O L T A G E ODEL UMBER The base model number for all portable capacitor formers is M3628PCF. UTPUT OLTAGE ATING The max output voltage rating indicates the maximum DC output voltage the unit can supply.
User’s Manual 2.3. ENERAL PECIFICATIONS Table 2-3: General Specifications ARAMETER PECIFICATION Input Voltage 110-120 VAC, 220-240 VAC 1ø Output Voltage 0-1100 VDC Output Current 1 ADC Maximum Load Capacitance 100,000 µF Switch Charging, off, or discharging Setpoint Voltage (0-1100±5VDC) Displays Output Voltage (0-1100±5VDC) and Current (0-2000 ±...
M3628PCF 2.4. ENERAL RECAUTIONS AND AFETY ARNINGS • T HIS UNIT PRODUCES VOLTAGES CAPABLE OF CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH • F OR USE BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY • IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT OR IGNORING THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH! •...
NSTRUCTIONS 3.1. NVIRONMENT While closed, the M3628PCF is water, dust, and crush resistant. When open and in operation, the unit should be used only in dry, clean areas. Ensure that the interior of the unit casing is kept dry. 3.2.
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UNCTIONAL ESCRIPTION The M3628PCF is a DC supply capable of sourcing 1A at between 0 and 1100VDC. The output voltage is controlled by a knob on the face of the unit, and the Setpoint Voltage, Output Voltage, and Output Current are shown on digital displays. The unit is capable of safely charging and discharging connected capacitors.
OWER NPUT ONNECTOR The M3628PCF is equipped with a standard IEC C14 connector for input power. This connector mates with a standard C13 cable, commonly used with desktop computers, to provide power to the unit. Always use a three wire connection with a bonded neutral conductor.
Ensure that the attached loads do not exceed their rated voltage, as DANGER! catastrophic damage, injury or death may occur! 4.2.5. ONTROL WITCH The M3628PCF can be set to charge, discharge, or hold. The control switch selects the operation mode. Individual modes are described in Section 4.3. 4.2.6. OLTAGE RESENT NDICATOR A red light indicates that there is voltage on the DC output of the unit.
ONTROL WITCH 4.3.1. HARGE In Charge Mode, the M3628PCF supplies voltage to the output, charging to the voltage setting on the voltage control knob. The internal charge resistance limits output current. The voltage and current displays show the present voltage on the load capacitor and the current being delivered to it.
If a problem persists after following the steps below, contact the product supplier or your system integrator for assistance. Repairs or modifications to this equipment are to be performed by Bonitron approved personnel only. Any repair or modification to this equipment by personnel not approved by Bonitron will void any warranty remaining on this unit.
Contact Bonitron. 5.8. ELLOW EMP LIGHT DOES NOT CLEAR Move the unit to a cool environment and wait one hour, leaving the unit connected to power. If the light still does not clear contact Bonitron. 5.9. UTPUT OLTAGE ISPLAY IS UNSTABLE The output voltage display may be unstable if the hot and neutral connections on the unit’s AC input are swapped.
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User’s Manual NGINEERING 6.1. ATINGS HARTS Table 6-1: Ratings Table Input Voltage 110-120, 220-240VAC Output Voltage 0-1100VDC Output Current 0-1000mA Output Resistor 190Ω Discharge Resistor 120Ω Isolation Transformer 1 kVA Internal Variac 1.4 kVA Table 6-2: Dimensions Height 10.5 in. (with top closed) Width 22.0 in.
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2. Set the voltage control knob to zero. 3. Apply power to the M3628PCF and set the control switch to charge. 4. Slowly raise the output voltage by turning the voltage control knob. Listen for abnormal sounds or other indications in the capacitors or attached equipment.
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M3628PCF 7.1.2. ANUFACTURES RECOMMENDED REFORMING ROCEDURES The following information was copied directly from the manufactures manuals, service bulletins, or websites pertaining to the process of reforming the capacitors in their drives. Figure 7-1: Rockwell Automation (Part 1)
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