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Summary of Contents for Webasto 900 EX
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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual EV Test Systems 900 EX...
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DISCL AIMER: THIS MANUAL INCLUDES THE L ATEST INFORMATION AVAIL ABLE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. WEBASTO CHARGING SYSTEMS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS MANUAL AND/OR PRODUCT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT COMPLETED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER COULD VOID THE PRODUCT WARR ANT Y.
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A NOTE ABOUT CUSTOMER SUPPORT To ensure superior service, please write down the unit’s serial number in the owner’s record above and have it available when contacting Webasto customer support. The serial number can be found on the nameplate rating label on the upper left corner of the unit.
1.1 Symbol Usage .................. 2 1.2 General Safety Precautions ............... 3 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............5 2.1 About the 900 EX ................6 2.2 900 EX Power Applications .............. 6 2.3 System Components ................ 8 2.4 AC Inverter Functions & Controls ............. 9 2.5 DC Converter Functions &...
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DC I/O CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY ............51 B.1 Standard Unit with CAMLOCKS ............. 52 B.2 No CAMLOCKS Unit ..............53 APPENDIX C 900 EX REMOTE VOLTAGE SENSE OPERATION .......55 C.1 Remote Voltage Sense (RVS) Operation .......... 56 APPENDIX D HIGH VOLTAGE INTERLOCK WIRING ..........59 APPENDIX E INDEX .....................61...
1.1 SYMBOL USAGE The 900 EX is designed with safety as the highest priority. Installation must comply with all local codes and the following safety precautions must be read and observed. Indicates information about safety practices which, if not followed, may result in serious injury or death.
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the 900 EX assembly. • Read the important safety instructions below. • Leave these instructions with the installed unit for future reference. • Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this unit.
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• Over temperature • Excess pressure • Excess gassing (H2) The HV Interlock on the 900 EX is provided to allow a hardware monitor to shut down the 900 EX in the event of an unsafe battery condition. Before attempting to service the system, follow these steps: 1.
(i.e., “cycling”) electric and hybrid-electric vehicle components and subsystems. The 900 EX is an ideal test system for a wide range of DC loads, in addition to batteries, offering more than a traditional power supply system. Examples include Auxiliary Power Units (APU), flywheels, motors, inverters, batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, and more.
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Category Application 900 EX Energy Storage Fuel Cell • Charging and Testing Super & Ultra Capacitors • Flywheels • Power Generation Electric Components • Equipment Testing Power Supplies • Generators • Stationary Power • Inverters • Military & Aerospace •...
Table 2. System Components Number Description (HMI) User Interface Panel Remote Operation System (ROS) Serial Port CAN BUS Port Remote Voltage Sense (RVS) - Channels A and B Multi-Unit Fiber (IN) Multi-Unit Fiber (OUT) Ethernet Fiber Multi-Unit Interlock High Voltage Interlocks - Channels A and B DC Output - Camlocks Option Isolation Fault Detection AC Diagnostic Port...
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Circuitry designed into the AC Inverter monitors the utility to detect any abnormalities. This is accomplished by measuring the frequency and amplitude of the utility and verifying that it remains within the specified range given in Section 2.6 Technical Specifications. The AC Inverter operates under current control instead of the more common phase control.
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Once the contactors have been closed and the Unit Under Test (UUT) is connected to the 900 EX, the Isolation Monitor is disabled to prevent nuisance trips with low impedance loads.
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Isolation Monitor trips. While this is happening, the Ready light (green) is flashing. The 900 EX will stay in this state until the voltage threshold is reached, or for a maximum of nine (9) seconds, after which the unit declares a Standby Fault.
Once the fault is cleared, the light will return to a steady yellow, indicating the circuit is ready to resume monitoring and the 900 EX lockout has been released. 2.5 DC CONVERTER FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS The DC Converter monitors load connections, processes power from the Intermediate DC Bus for the load, and provides a local control interface.
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2.5.1 DC SIDE CONNECTOR INTERFACE All of the manual functions of the 900 EX are controllable with the ROS or other scripting tool. In addition, there are serial data output, CAN Bus, and ethernet connectors that are accessible on the DC Connector Panel (Figure 5). Details of the connector pin outs and the function of each are described below.
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The ROS PC connects via RS-232 to the 900 EX (see Figure 7). 2.5.1.3 HV INTERLOCK (FRONT PANEL) Each channel of the 900 EX has a High Voltage Interlock Switch (HVIS) for added protection (see Figure 6). The HVIS can put one channel of the 900 EX into Standby Mode without affecting the other channel.
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2.5.1.7 REMOTE EMERGENCY STOP (OPERATIONAL) Within the 900 EX there is a provision to allow installation of an external switch to control the emergency stop function of the system. To enable a system provided with this option, an electrical connection must be made between Pins 1 and 4 of this interface (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Remote Emergency Stop 2.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 5 shows the features and Table 6 shows the operating range for the 900 Table 5. Product Features Parameter Description Input Rating (3 Phase) 480 V 440 V 415 V 400 V 380 V Current 344 A...
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Table 6. Operating Range Configuration Voltage (Vdc) Current (Adc) System Power (kW) ≥ Independent -500 to +500 -250 to +250 +8 to ≤+750 > -400 to +400 -225 to +225 +750 to ≤+825 > -300 to +300 -200 to +200 +825 to ≤+900 ≥...
3.1.1.3 UTILIT Y REQUIREMENTS The input wiring block is located on the top left side of the 900 EX, see Figure 10. A 3 ½” diameter hole can be punched for a 3” conduit to accommodate 3 phase wires plus ground.
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3.1.2 VERIFY UNIT 3.1.2.1 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Write down the unit serial number on the installation checklist (Figure 11). Figure 11. Installation Checklist...
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½” diameter bolts were provided for the 3 phase input connection, torque spec is 350 in.-lb • Ensure proper phase rotations 900 EX must be connected to an equipment grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors. Connections must comply with Chapter 2 and Electromagnetic Interference Section of ANSI/IEEE Standard 142-199, “Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial...
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• Over temperature • Excess pressure • Excess gassing (H2) The HV Interlock on the 900 EX is provided to allow a hardware monitor to shut down the 900 EX in the event of an unsafe battery condition. In Current, Power, or Resistance Mode, do not open or close the circuit under load.
Prepare two (2) cables with the appropriate connectors on either end that mate with those provided on the 900 EX unit. One cable should have red terminals on both sides and the other should have black connectors on both sides.
Figure 12. Planning Checklist 4.3 CHOOSING A LOAD CONFIGURATION Some loads and test plans may require a particular configuration of the 900 EX load connections. Figure 13 shows the Operating Limits for the following two configurations, Independent and Parallel. Each of the configurations is described in more detail...
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DC Converter has over its own output. A single load may be connected in Independent Configuration (i.e., either Load A or Load B) with no change in functionality. A load connected to an 900 EX in the Independent Configuration is illustrated in Figure 14.
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Figure 14. Independent Configuration 4.3.2 EXTERNAL PARALLEL CONFIGURATION When in External Parallel Configuration, the Parallel Configuration is selected on the front panel as seen in Figure 15 and a single load is connected to both the positive and negative output terminals. Parallel Configuration is illustrated in Figure 15.
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4.3.3 MULTI-UNIT CONFIGURATION Multi-Unit Configuration is selected on the front panel as seen in Figure 16. When in Multi-Unit Configuration, the load is connected to both the positive and negative output terminals of each paralleled unit. Multi-Unit Screen is shown in Figure 16 and Configuration is illustrated in Figure 17.
4.4 CHOOSING OPERATING LIMITS The 900 EX allows the set up of temporary upper and lower Operating Limits for voltage, current, and power that are more restrictive than the absolute system limits defined in the Operating Range table. In many cases, these more restrictive limits may be useful in order to protect the load or avoid unsafe conditions.
4.5 OPERATING THE SYSTEM The 900 EX is designed for easy operation. The flowchart (see Figure 18) describes the typical procedures to follow for any test. The steps are divided into Local Operation and Remote Operation. Depending on the test requirements, only some of these steps will be chosen.
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Figure 18. 900 EX Operation Flow Chart The 900 EX is designed to make setup and operation as easy as possible while ensuring safety. Once the system main power is on, the front panel HMI will start up and connect to the DC controller.
4.6 SYSTEM START-UP The DC Converter contains the controls to start the 900 EX. To start the system: Confirm that the RED light on the Main Power Off button on the AC Inverter front panel is illuminated to show that input power is available. If the RED light is not illuminated, confirm that the local disconnect is switched Press the Main Power On button.
When the 900 EX powers on, it will start in Independent Mode by default. g. To switch to Parallel Mode, select the Parallel mode from the HMI screen. h. To switch to Multi-Unit Mode, select the Multi-Unit Parallel mode from the HMI screen.
Once the load has been connected and the load configuration has been chosen, the 900 EX is ready to run. At this point, the unit is in Local/Independent Mode operation by default. If ROS is running Remote Operation of each channel, it can be initiated;...
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4.9.1.1 SELECTING MODE • To select Voltage Control Mode, press the V button on the HMI screen (see Figure 20). This button lights up, while the other mode buttons (CURRENT: I, POWER: P and RESISTANCE: R) remain dimmed. Similarly, to select Current, Power, or Resistance Mode, press the HMI button corresponding to the mode.
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Figure 21. Adjusting Settings Settings cannot be adjusted to a value outside the Operating Limits defined for the parameter being controlled. • If the DC Converter is unable to adjust the setting further without violating Operating Limits on parameters other than the one being controlled, it will not allow further adjustments.
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at any time by pressing the desired command mode button on the HMI screen. The DC Converter will immediately switch to the new Control Mode. Example: the test is in Current Control Mode (CURRENT mode is highlighted) with output readings of 300 VDC, +50 ADC and 15 kW. If the Voltage Mode button is pressed, the DC Converter will change to Voltage Control Mode (Voltage Mode is highlighted) and begin controlling at 300 Volts.
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Figure 23. Pausing or Stopping a Test To enter Standby Mode at any time, press the HMI STOP button for the appropriate converter (A or B). The unit will identify that it is in Standby mode. An audible click will be heard as the DC output contactors open and internally disconnect the load.
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Once in remote operation, all control can be done from the ROS or other scripting tool. The ROS application provides the complete set of 900 EX front panel controls. Limits and mode selections are easily performed with a few clicks of the mouse.
ROS. 4.10 TURNING OFF POWER To shut down the 900 EX at any time, press the OFF switch or depress the Emergency Off button (both on the AC Inverter front panel). However, in the event of a normal, non-emergency shutdown, it is recommended that the DC Converter be placed in Standby Mode (HMI “STOP”...
5.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE The 900 EX requires minimal regular maintenance. Occasional preventative maintenance as described below should keep the system in good operating condition for many years.
To aid with fault diagnosis, fault indicators have been built into the design of the 900 EX (see Figure 24). If a system shuts down due to a fault condition, look at the front panel to see if any of the fault lights are lit or fault codes displayed, and refer to Table 7 or if further explanation is needed for any fault messages displayed on the HMI, please contact customer service.
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Figure 24. Fault Display Table 7. Fault Indications Isolation Fault Indicator ±Bus Fault On Steady Loss of isolation between the positive or negative bus Isolation Fault Detection Reset Flashing Isolation fault has been latched...
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30 percent (which will increase as the filter gets clogged). Battery Cycler A term for the 900 EX that refers to its use in battery charge and discharge cycling. Configuration The wiring arrangement used for a particular load or loads.
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Term Definition DC Converter A subassembly of the 900 EX on the right side of the cabinet. Consists of two independently controllable converters (A and B), each regulating the output (load) terminals based on front panel settings or commands from a remote operation system.
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This bus is not accessible to the user. Limits See “Operating Limits.” Load A device or system connected to the 900 EX for the purpose of receiving and/or delivering DC power. Local Operation Control of the DC Converter is achieved from the front panel.
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Remote Operation A computer-based system that interacts with System (ROS) the 900 EX via the Remote Operation Interface. The remote operation system receives data and status information from the 900 EX and sends operating limit and control commands to the 900 EX.
B.1 STANDARD UNIT WITH CAMLOCKS Table 9. CAMLOCK Connector Part Numbers 900 EX Description Connector, Black 07033 Connector, Plug – ECT 170SS-350M, Black Connector, Red 07032 Connector, Plug – ECT 17DSS-350M, Red B.1.1 GENERAL The male and female contacts are attached to the cable (copper only) by means of a double set screw.
The simple and easy procedure for assembly or disassembly offers the flexibility to change or replace contacts and/or insulator sleeves in the field as well as easily reuse component parts B.2 NO CAMLOCKS UNIT B.2.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Flexible cable 350MCM, 1000Vac rated to connect to the 500A load. B.2.2 GENERAL The DC output cable entry hole is provided on the top of the unit in the front...
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Strip cable insulation back 1 inch from the end. Tighten the cable into the solid copper lug with a half inch (1/2”) stud size. Connect the lug with marked cable to the DC terminals.
C.1 REMOTE VOLTAGE SENSE (RVS) OPERATION Independent Mode The output voltage of each channel of the 900 EX can be regulated directly at the load, eliminating excessive voltage drop across the cables, which carry high current between the 900 EX and the load and yet maintain greater voltage accuracy.
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Figure 26. Connection Diagram for RVS in Independent Mode Parallel Mode In Parallel Mode, only the RVS connector on channel A is used with the load connected up as in Figure 13.
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DC Contactor. The firmware will recognize this event and open the other DC Contactor and put the system into Standby Mode, thus isolating the output of the 900 EX from the load. If a true hardware interlock is desired for both channels in Parallel Configuration,...