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F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual This product is compliant. CAEN ELS s.r.l. in AREA Science Park S.S. 14 km 163,5 – loc. Basovizza – 34149 Trieste (TS) Italy Mail: info@caenels.com Web: www.caenels.com Registered office: via Vetraia 11 – 55049 Viareggio (LU) - Italy...
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F1K5D4050030 - F1K5-DISS-50-30 - 4-Quadrant Operation Crate for FAST-PS-1K5 ±50 A @ ±30 V For technical assistance please refer to the following contact: CAEN ELS S.R.L. SS14 km 163,5 in Area Science Park - loc. Basovizza 34149 – Trieste (TS) – Italy...
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................9 F1K5-DISS O .................. 9 VERVIEW INSTALLATION ....................10 ................. 10 REPARATION FOR ..................10 NITIAL NSPECTION ....................11 OUNTING Rack Mounting ..................11 Desktop Use ..................... 11 Thermal Management ................12 F1K5-DISS ................
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F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual Document Revisions Revision Date Comment September 30 , 2020 Preliminary January 11 , 2021 First Release...
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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 45°C Operating Humidity 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 2000 m Pollution degree...
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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.
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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.
DISS power dissipation unit. 1.1 F1K5-DISS Overview The FAST-PS-1K5 by CAEN ELS is an independent current- or voltage- controlled digital bipolar power supply module. Standalone, the FAST-PS-1K5 is a bipolar power converter able to work in the positive current/positive voltage and negative current/negative voltage quadrants only continuously.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual 2.3 Mounting The FAST-PS-1K5 & F1K5-DISS system can be used either as a desktop unit or as a rack-mount device since the unit form factor is designed to be installed in a standard 3U 19-inch cabinet. CAUTION This system is fan cooled, the air intake is at the front panel and the exhaust is at the rear panel.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual User shall protect output contacts by placing the FAST-PS- 1K5 & F1K5-DISS system inside a closed rack or by restricting the access to the back side. Thermal Management F1K5-DISS converts electrical into thermal energy, considerable amount of heat is generated.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual Power Connection It is recommended to use original cables that are contained with the unit. If custom longer connection is required keep wire size of main power connection at 16 (AWG 6) and not longer than 1m. Strip wires insulation back 15 mm and push them straight into the power plug and screw them tightly.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual 2.5 FAST-PS-1K5 Connections For installation and connection instructions refer to FAST-PS-1K5 User’s Manual, chapter 2. 2.6 FAST-PS-1K5 Configuration FAST-PS-1K5 in standalone configuration has 100 W of negative power. Even if dissipation unit is connected to main power converter 100 W limit is still active and system will go in fault if this limit is exceeded.
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F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual Color Action Meaning ORANGE Blinking, LONG interval Ready, not sinking any current, high temperature Solid Error condition RED, GREEN, ORANGE, Blinking in circular fashion Firmware Update mode Table 3 – Front-panel LED behaviour Status LED in green indicates the module is connected properly and fully operational.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual 3. Firmware Update If a firmware update is necessary, this can be done using Firmware-Update.exe utility. It requires the C run-time libraries (CRT), if not already installed you can do it by running “vcredist_x86.exe” which can be found in the same directory ad firmware update utility on supplied USB Flash drive.
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual 4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Technical Specifications The main technical specifications for the F1K5-DISS units are hereafter listed Table 4 Technical Specifications F1K5D4100015 F1K5D4050030 Continuos Maximum Power 1500 W 1500 W Dissipation Maximum Case Temperature 110 °C 110 °C (Input air = 45 °C) Maximum Air Exaust...
F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual 4.2 Mechanical Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the F1K5D4100015/F1K5D4050030 units are shown (in mm) in Figure 4 Figure 4: F1K5D4100015/F1K5D4050030 Mechanical Drawings...