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Operations Manual OM-001-01000-000-04.1 APS - 1000 Series Power Converters ADAPTIVE Power Systems Worldwide Supplier of Power Conversion Equipment Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI.
Storage and Transportation .............. 1-8 Chapter 2 Specifications Overview ....................2-1 Introduction ..................2-2 APS-1000 Specifications ..............2-2 Input Electrical Specifications ............2-3 Output Electrical Specifications ............. 2-3 Power versus Output Frequency Rating Chart ....... 2-4 Displays and Controls ..............2-5 Mechanical Specifications ...............
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Overview ....................5-1 PLC External Interface ..............5-2 Manual Switcher (Three Program Control) ........5-3 Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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Overview ....................7-1 Introduction ..................7-1 System Design .................. 7-2 APS-1000 Series System Block Diagram ........7-3 Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI.
17711 Mitchell North • Irvine, CA 92614 USA Telephone: (949) 752-8400 FAX: (949) 756-0838 E-mail: sales@adaptivepower.com Web: http://www.adaptivepower.com Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
For the period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the purchaser, APS will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any unit returned to the APS factory in Irvine, California. It does not cover damage arising from misuse of the unit or attempted field modifications or repairs.
Overview Chapter 1 contains important information you should read BEFORE attempting to install and power-up your APS-1000 Series Power Converter. The information in this chapter is provided for use by experienced operators. Experienced operators understand the necessity of becoming familiar with, and then observing, life-critical safety and installation issues.
45 – 500 Hz. All APS-1000 Series units operate as double-conversion power converters. The first conversion is AC to DC. The second conversion is DC back to AC. Three units (APS- 1002, APS-1003, and APS-1005) operate with 1-phase input power. All other units operate with 3-phase input power.
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IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT USED IN A MANNER SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 1 - 3 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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If the product has been damaged, please alert the freight company and contact APS or the distributor. Please keep the original box and packing to assist in determining how the damage occurred.
TheAC input requirement for the APS Power Converter depends on the configured AC input voltage and total power level of the specific APS 1000 model. For three phase AC input models, the current shown in the table below is for each phase.
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Please check the unit data plate to verify the voltage is correct. Operating Environment APS-1000 Series Power Converters are designed to operate reliably over a wide range of environmental conditions. Please operate within the following limits: Temperature: 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F) ...
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Example Wiring Diagram INPUT / OUTPUT Power Panel at Rear of APS Unit (typical) G N C B A OUTPUT CONNECTIONS INPUT CONNECTIONS NOTE: Input Terminal Phases R, S, T are North American (U.S.) A, B, C NOTE: Other terminal configurations are possible.
Please retain all the original packing materials. If the equipment must be sent back for repair, use the original packing materials for packing. Please contact the APS repair center or factory before returning equipment. Be sure to send all accessories and indicate the symptoms and cause of failure if known.
Introduction APS-1000 Power Converters are rugged versatile workhorses. The intended location for APS-1000 units is the test floor, not a laboratory workbench. The smallest unit, the APS-1002, weights 177 lbs. The largest unit, the APS-1060, weighs 1960 lbs. Users can select from several modes of operation: ...
CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS In keeping with their workhorse nature, all APS-1000 units feature a 200% start-up surge-current capability. The ability to source initial surge currents prevents the programmed over-current protection from disabling a test. APS-1000 Specifications The following five tables and surge current graph provide detailed information about the entire family of APS-1000 Series of power converters.
± 0.5% Protection Over-Current, Short-Circuit, Over-Temperature Efficiency ≥ 85% (at full load) Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 2 - 3 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
15 minutes then instrument output will shut down because output transformer is too hot. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 2 - 4 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
Calibration Front Panel Calibration PLC interface controls execution of programmed steps in Memories 1, 2, or 3. (external) The PLC interface is a standard feature of all APS Power Converters. Interface Auto-Voltage Provides improved voltage regulation Adjust...
The exact time depends upon the temperature and line conditions. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 2 - 6 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
You need to know the vocabulary of the APS-1000 Series to take full advantage of the information in this manual. Information in this chapter is in three sections: ...
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CHAPTER 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 3 - 2 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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CHAPTER 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION APS-1000 Front Panel FREQUENCY VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER / PF 0-150V OUTPUT 50Hz 60Hz 0-300V LOCK SYSTEM RESET P O W E R / PF F R E Q U E N C Y 50Hz 60Hz C U R R E N T...
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CHAPTER 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION F R E Q U E N C Y 50Hz 60Hz APS-1000 Frequency Display Frequency Selection FREQUENCY display Displays the: • Selected frequency value when output is OFF. • Frequency value during selection or adjustment. • Output frequency during normal operation.
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UNIT DESCRIPTION V O L T A G E 0-300 0-150 OUTPUT / RESET APS-1000 Voltage Display Voltage Selection VOLTAGE display Displays the: • Selected voltage value when Output is OFF. • Voltage value during voltage adjustment. • Output voltage during normal operation.
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CHAPTER 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION C U R R E N T LOCK SYSTEM APS-1000 Current Display Current Selection CURRENT display Displays the: • Selected current value when Output is OFF. • Current value during current adjustment. • Output current during normal operation.
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CHAPTER 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION P O W E R / PF APS-1000 Power / PF Display Power / PF Selection POWER / PF display Displays the: • Power (in kW) • Power Factor P indicator When ON, displays output Power (kW).
See the following page for illustrations. The Cabinet Controls Table on page 3-9 provides additional information about each of these items. Chassis Details The APS-1000 is built on a rugged chassis for use in demanding test environments. Important elements of the design include: Handles ...
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Circuit Breaker Input Power Output Power Terminals Terminals (see page 1-7) (see page 1-7) APS-1000 Series Unit (typical) Note: The exact configuration of your unit Rear Wheels may be different from the illustration, Fixed Position depending on the model number.
Adequate cooling airflow is essential in maintaining proper operation. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 3 - 10 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
Operating Instructions Overview This chapter provides the details to help you be successful in setting up your APS-1000 Power Converter. Familiarity with material in Chapters 2 and 3 is also necessary. Chapter 2 provides general information about the APS-1000 Series. Chapter 3 illustrates the locations and functions of the front panel displays.
This overview is provided to give you an idea of capabilities. You must read and study this chapter to understand how to effectively and safely use the APS-1000. When the unit is turned ON, but the output power is OFF, you can manually set values for Voltage, Frequency, and Current.
0 – 150V. Available current capacity is higher, thus maintaining full power Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 3 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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M1, M2, or M3. To change stored voltage parameter values, please refer to the Section Program Memory Setting Procedure. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 4 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
OCP being displayed. For a listing and discussion of all displayed error conditions, see the Error Messages section of this chapter. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 5 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
Note: If your unit shuts down due to a detected Over-Current condition, the FREQUENCY display shows OCP. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 6 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
For more detailed information about the M-buttons, see the Section Program Memory Procedures. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 7 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
— before pressing OUTPUT — to start the output again. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 8 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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NOTE: The 9-pin D-sub connector is NOT an input/output port for RS-232 serial data or for GPIB parallel data. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 9 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Parameter Settings The APS-1000 front panel displays are used to present status, test data, and system parameters. This is the normal mode of display during operation. However, setting system parameters requires a special operator-selected mode (described below).
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The system will power up using the output settings that were active when it was last shut down. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 12 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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The Volt HI value must be higher than the Volt LO value. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 13 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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Note: The parameter settings for current and power are described in the following section, Program Parameter Settings. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 14 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
The system first turns OFF the power and then ramps-up to the new voltage value. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 15 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Error Messages Why are there Errors? Setup mistakes happen. Overloads occur. Systems under test fail. When the APS-1000 unit encounters a fault condition, an error has occurred. The result is: The front panel display presents a message.
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LVP Output voltage was low OPP Output power was high Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 18 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 19 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
VOLTAGE and CURRENT displays will show the corresponding values at the time of overload. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 20 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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DC voltage). This means the INVERTER supply voltage is less than the normal working range for the APS-1000P. An alarm will sound; the FAIL LED will flash; the PROTECT LED will light; and the VOLTAGE and CURRENT displays will show their corresponding values.
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PROTECT LED will light; and the VOLTAGE and CURRENT displays will show the corresponding values at the time of over-voltage. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 22 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
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VOLTAGE and CURRENT displays will show the corresponding values at the time of over- power. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 4 - 23 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
Programmed Logic Controller (PLC). The external interface connector is not intended for RS-232 or GPIB control. All APS Power Converters can be externally controlled by a PLC, or equivalent. Read the following section for details about the PLC External Interface. ...
If the system encounters an error, the front panel RESET button or the ON/OFF control at the PLC remote can be enabled to perform a system reset. A sketch of the APS PLC DE-9 pinouts and simple switch configuration is shown on the following page.
Diodes (+ side) 1N4148 or 1N914, etc. PLC DE-9 Connector and Control Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 5 - 3 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
Whether you perform calibration prior to a critical test or as a scheduled annual maintenance task, the procedures for calibration are identical. Note, the values of some calibration parameters are different for different sizes of APS models. This chapter includes tables of all calibration parameters for all models. Please use the calibration values that are for your particular model.
The High Current Calibration Procedure (later in this chapter) specifies an output voltage of 120 VAC, for all models. From the Table of Calibration Settings, you see the A HI (A) calibration test current for the (example) APS-1010P is specified at 80 A. CALIBRATION SETTINGS...
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CLEANING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY THE FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI. APS-1000 Series 6 - 3 OM-001-01000-000-04.0...
After about 2 seconds, the unit will execute the calibration program that is appropriate for your particular unit, based on the APS model number. The panel will display the (firmware) version number. XY corresponds to the model number and nominal power rating of your unit.
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CHAPTER 6 INSTRUMENTATION CALIBRATION Selecting Calibration Parameters Following the controlled power-up, your APS unit enters the Low Voltage Υ−ΛΟ ) calibration mode. Press the FREQUENCY ﹀ or ︿ buttons to select the system parameter you are going to calibrate.
5. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to finish low-voltage calibration. 6. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 7. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations.
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5. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to finish high-voltage calibration. 6. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 7. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations.
27.00 36.00 54.0 5. At the VOLTAGE Display, press the OUTPUT/RESET button. The APS unit will automatically perform a low-current output reading and will output approximately 120 VAC. 6. The external RMS ammeter will display the actual current output. The CURRENT Display shows the calibration value (see Calibration Table, above).
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9. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to complete low-current calibration. 10. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 11. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations. ...
RMS ammeter, of at least 0.2% accuracy. 3. The size of the resistive load should be calculated based on the high-current parameter for your particular APS unit, as shown in the following Calibration Table. Use 120 VAC for the voltage.
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9. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to complete high-current calibration. 10. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 11. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations. ...
RMS power meter, of at least 0.2% accuracy. 3. The size of the load should be calculated based on the low-current parameter for your particular APS unit, as shown in the following Calibration Table. Use 120 VAC for the voltage.
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9. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to complete low-power calibration. 10. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 11. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations. ...
RMS power meter, of at least 0.2% accuracy. 3. The size the load should be calculated based on the high-current parameter for your particular APS unit, as shown in the following Calibration Table. Use 120 VAC for the voltage.
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9. At the CURRENT Display, press the LOCK button to complete high-power calibration. 10. Proceed to the next calibration function, unless this completes system calibration. 11. Note, to exit the Calibration Mode, your APS system must be restarted after you have completed ALL calibration operations. ...
Do not modify this equipment. Any modifications void the warranty automatically, and violate the tested safety standards of the unit. APS does not take responsibility for such equipment. Parts or accessories not certified by APS will not be covered under the warranty.
SERVICABLE INTERNAL PARTS. System Block Diagram If you are interested in how the APS-1000 works, you can learn more by reviewing the System Block Diagram on the following page. Please note, the block diagram is supplied for information purposes only. There are no serviceable components available to the user.
Inverter DC Bus Hi / Lo Test Blown Fuse Test Overheat Test APS-1000 Series System Block Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2004 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APSI) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APSI.
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