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- Page 1 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual FAST-Bi-1K5 1.5-kW Bipolar Bidirectional and Regenerative Digital Power Supply Series User’s Manual All Rights Reserved © CAEN ELS S.r.l. Rev. 0.8 – February 2024...
- Page 2 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual This product is compliant. & CAEN ELS s.r.l. in AREA Science Park SS14 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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- Page 4 For technical assistance please refer to the following contact: CAEN ELS s.r.l. SS14 km 163,5 – loc. Basovizza 34149 Trieste (TS) – Italy (in Area Science Park – Building Q1) Phone: +39 040 375 6610 Fax: +39 040 375 6611 e-mail: support@caenels.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................11 FAST-B -1K5 O ................11 VERVIEW FAST-B -1K5 ................. 13 AT A GLANCE .................. 15 ODES OF PERATION Regulation Mode ..................15 Control Mode ................... 15 Setpoint Mode ..................15 INSTALLATION .................... - Page 6 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual DCCT Error ..................... 42 OVerPower - OVP ................... 42 Crow-Bar ....................43 Crow-Bar Enable: rear panel connector ........... 43 Quench ....................44 Output Overcurrent/Overvoltage ............45 Interlock #1 #2 #3 #4 ................45 Parallel Link Fault ................... 46 Parallel Configuration Error ..............
- Page 7 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Document Revisions Revision Date Comment September 15 , 2023 Preliminary Release December 19 , 2023 Text revised, removed all references to TCP-IP commands. December 20 , 2023 Major text revision. December 21 , 2023 Major text revision. January 4 , 2024 Major text revision.
- Page 8 FAST-Bi-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 50°C Operating Humidity 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 2000 m Pollution degree...
- Page 9 FAST-Bi-1K5– User’s Manual WARNING • The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. An attention to a procedure is called. Not following the procedure correctly could result in personal injury. A WARNING sign should not be skipped and all indicated conditions must be fully understood and met. CAUTION •...
- Page 10 FAST-Bi-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.
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Page 11: Introduction
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 1. Introduction This chapter describes the general characteristics and main features of the FAST- Bi-1K5 bipolar bidirectional and regenerative Power Supply (PS) series. 1.1 FAST-Bi-1K5 Overview High performances, extreme stability, easiness of configuration as well as bidirectional and regenerative characteristics are the key features of the FAST-Bi-1K5 power supply series. - Page 12 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual an embedded Linux OS, that supervises all processes as communication, diagnostics and local interface handling. Remote communication is guaranteed by means of an Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit autosensing socket, present on the front panel of the PS. The power supply can be also monitored and controlled via a navigation switch and a graphic high resolution color display featuring user-friendly menus.
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Page 13: Fast-Bi-1K5 At A Glance
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 1.2 FAST-Bi-1K5 at a glance The FAST-Bi-1K5 system is composed by a single 19-inch 2U crate. Figure 1 shows the PS front panel. show the rear panel for the high-current and high-voltage Figure 2 Figure 3 models, respectively. - Page 14 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 2: FAST-Bi-1K5 rear view for the 150 A, 100 A and 50 A models (“HC” models). N.B. the PS mounts the FB1K5OPT001 option, including the Trigger, Analog Control and Auxiliary inputs, as well as a K-type connector for thermocouples. Figure 3: FAST-Bi-1K5 rear view for the 30 A and 20 A models (“HV”...
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Page 15: Modes Of Operation
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 1.3 Modes of Operation The FAST-Bi-1K5 system has multiple features and multiple configurations that allow using the PS for a very widespread topology of applications. A brief summary of the basic configurations that the PS is able to handle are hereafter presented. - Page 16 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual • NORMAL: the update of the set-point (current or voltage) is performed as soon as a new set-point is received via remote control, local control or fast interface; • WAVEFORM: the update of the set-point is performed on a specific timing (defined as a “waveform”...
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Page 17: Installation
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 2. Installation This chapter contains instructions for initial inspection and preparation for use. 2.1 Preparation for use In order to be operational, the PS must be connected to an appropriate AC source. The AC source voltage should be within the PS specification. Do not apply power before reading Section 2.2 and 2.6. -
Page 18: Mounting
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.3 Mounting The FAST-Bi-1K5 module can be used either as a rack-mount device (since the PS form factor is designed to be installed in a standard 2U 19-inch cabinet) or as a desktop unit. CAUTION This PS is fan cooled, the air intake is at the front panel and the exhaust is at the rear panel. -
Page 19: Ac Input Power Connection
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.4 AC Input Power Connection WARNING There is a potential electrical shock hazard when using a PS without protection. Do not connect PS to AC supply line without input protection properly assembled. CAUTION Connection of this PS to an AC mains should be made by an electrician or other qualified personnel. - Page 20 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual WARNING The use of a Residual Current Device (RCD) shall be avoided because the internal PFC can inject residual current when the PS is switched OFF. The AC line input connector on the rear panel is a 7.62 mm terminal block plug from Wurth-Elektronik (P/N: 691340400003) able of housing cables with 0.2-3.3 mm of diameter (tightening torque required 0.56 [N·m]).
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Page 21: Ac Source Requirement
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 7: AC Power Line input with cover mounted. AC Source requirement The FAST-Bi-1K5 power supplies are designed for an AC input ranging from 180 V to 264 V and input frequency ranging of 47 Hz or 63 Hz. Installation Category shall be CAT II, so maximum impulse voltage on the network mains must be below 2500 V. -
Page 22: Wire Selection
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Wire selection More factors must be considered for the selection of the wires: • Current carrying capacity (i.e. cross section area) • Maximum wire length • Insulation voltage Wire cross section and length Wire size should be selected to enable voltage drop per lead to be less than 1 V at the maximum PS current to prevent excessive output power consumption. -
Page 23: Recommended Length For Cables
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual More details on the output connector are reported in section 3.5.1. FAST-Bi-1K5 HV models (with nominal output voltage > 50 V) FAST-Bi-1K5 models that have output voltage > 50 V shall be connected to the load with a double insulation cable which have voltage rating adequate to the maximum output voltage. -
Page 24: Grounding Outputs
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 2.7 Grounding Outputs By factory default configuration the FAST-Bi-1K5 minus terminal is grounded to the Protective Ground (i.e. chassis, Mains-Earth terminal and all metallic parts composing the box) through a fuse, Earth Fuse, which is accessible from the rear panel. Under this configuration, the Output Terminals are not floating and cannot be connected to Protective Ground. -
Page 25: Firmware Updade
WARNING Install only firmware files with .updt extension downloaded from the CAEN ELS website (www.caenels.com) Figure 10: Firmware download page. Firmware upgrade from the GUI Type the PS IP address in the web browser address bar to access the GUI and go... - Page 26 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 11: Firmware Update page. Load the firmware file, previously downloaded from the CAEN ELS website, and click on Install button, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12: Upload firmware file. The firmware update procedure can take up to 5 minutes to complete. At the end of the update procedure the PS is automatically rebooted and once the reboot is completed the webpage should refresh automatically.
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Page 27: Front/Rear Panel Controls And Connectors
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 3. Front/Rear Panel Controls and Connectors 3.1 External Interlocks and Output Status The system is provided with four external interlock inputs that can be easily configured using the GUI or directly using the PS commands (refer to the “Commands Reference Manual”... - Page 28 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Pin Number Pin Function Ext. Int #1 - Ext. Int #1 + Ext. Int #2 - Ext. Int #2 + Ext. Int #3 - Ext. Int #3 + Ext. Int #4 - Ext. Int #4 + Not Connected Mag.
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Page 29: Remote Sensing
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual CAUTION Voltage between relay pins shall never exceed ± 48 V. Maximum current rating for the Magnetic Relay is 1 A; current trough pins #13 and #14 or pins #13 and #15 shall never exceed 1 A. Maximum current rating for the Solid State Relay is 400 mA;... - Page 30 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Pin #1 Pin #4 Figure 14: Remote Sensing connector on PS rear panel (left picture). Remote Sensing terminal block (right picture) Description Name – SENSE – – SENSE Table 3.3: Remote sensing pinout. By using the two “sensing” pins (S+ and S-, pins 4 and 1, respectively), it is possible to sense the output voltage directly on the load, thus neglecting eventual voltage drops on the output cables up to 0.5 V.
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Page 31: Persistent Switch
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 3. Using a twisted pair or shielded cable (suggested wire size is 0.3 or 0.5 mm connect the +S terminal to the positive output terminal and the –S to the negative output terminal as illustrated in Figure 17. -
Page 32: Pcs Safe Operating Area
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 18: PCS on the PS rear panel (left). PCS terminal block plug (right). CAUTION The Persistent Switch Output is not limited by any resistor thus care must be taken in select the correct current corresponding to the PCS load resistor. -
Page 33: Optional Unit Fb1K5Opt0001
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual is roughly obtained by Ohm’s law on the load resistor (24V divided by the load resistor value). 3.4 Optional Unit FB1K5OPT0001 The additional option FB1K5OPT0001 for the FAST-Bi-1K5 includes input connectors (SDA jack) for an external Trigger signal (TRG. IN), for an Analog control (AN. -
Page 34: Analog Control Input (An. In)
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual CAUTION The absolute maximum rating for the Trigger Input signal is of 5.5 V (a higher voltage level applied to this input can seriously damage the device). Analog Control Input (AN. IN) The Analog Control Input (AN. IN) allows the PS to be controlled as an “amplifier”;... -
Page 35: K-Type Thermocouple Connector
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual The Auxiliary Input accepts signals ranging from -10V to +10V and the conversion value, identified by a scale-factor, can be stored in the PS in order to have the correct reading from it. Example: for a temperature sensor having a 20 mV/°C gain, the input scale-factor needs to be configured considering that the equivalent temperature at a potential ADC full-scale of 5 V would be the following: 5 ��... -
Page 36: High-Voltage (Hv) Models
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 22: Output terminals for High Current models without (a) and with (b) cover, respectively. Figure 23: Output terminals for High-Current models with cover and load connected. WARNING Maximum care shall be taken in order to isolate the output cables. -
Page 37: Front Panel Indicators
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual of a screwdriver. To insert or remove the load, push a screw driver at an angle similarly to Figure 25 in order to open the clamp to insert or release the cable. Figure 25: Insertion or Removal of the load cable from HV models. Respect the screwdriver angle for a correct operation. - Page 38 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual The front panel LED indicators and their behaviour are hereafter listed (clockwise starting from top-left): • C.C.: Constant Current mode (blue). If turned on, the FAST-Bi-1K5 is working in constant current mode. When off, it regulates in Constant Voltage mode (C.V.);...
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Page 39: Internal Protections
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 3.7 Internal Protections The FAST-Bi-1K5 is equipped with several internal protections (faults, see Table 3.5) that allow configuring the PS for optimal operation. These protections have the dual use of protecting the PS and the connected load/device from unwanted damages or undesired operation conditions. -
Page 40: Overtemperature - Ovt
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Name Value Privileges o ID: memory address (not editable); o Name: name of the variable (not editable); o Value: variable value (editable); o Privileges: variable privileges (not editable). The internal protection parameters (variables) can be changed in two ways: 1. -
Page 41: Earth Leakage
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual condition. A reset of the PS fault status register needs to be performed in order to be able to enable the PS output again. Earth Leakage This protection continuously monitors the current flowing to earth and it has a settable threshold in [A] that can be set by experienced users. -
Page 42: Dcct Error
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual it has already hit its maximum output voltage condition. The PS recognizes that is not able to cover the difference between the set-point (i.e. 10 A) and the actual output current and generates a “regulation fault” condition. Regulation Fault settings are configurable from the Internal Memory (Internal Memory addresses are reported in Table 3.7). -
Page 43: Crow-Bar
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual where |P | is the rated nominal output power (indicated as absolute value to indicate source and sink operation) of the PS, as indicated in the technical specifications. Crow-Bar The energy stored in reactive loads – e.g. inductors – needs to be dissipated in order to protect the power supply from damages when, for example, the output gets suddenly disconnected. -
Page 44: Quench
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Quench This protection makes the FAST-Bi-1K5 a perfect fit for superconducting magnet operation. The PS continuously monitors the output voltage and current at the output and, as soon as a quench condition is detected, it turns off and triggers the crow- bar protection. -
Page 45: Output Overcurrent/Overvoltage
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Output Overcurrent/Overvoltage The PS allows the user to set an output limit on the output current and/or voltage. If the limits are exceeded, the PS output is automatically switched OFF. The limits can be set either by the GUI or by TCP/IP commands (for the TCP/IP commands refer to the “Commands Reference Manual”). -
Page 46: Parallel Link Fault
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Parallel Link Fault This fault is related to the parallel operation of the PS and it indicates that the SFP/SFP+ link is not working properly. See section 4.2 for more information. Parallel Configuration Error This fault is related to the parallel operation of the PS and it indicates that the PSs are not the same model or they do not have the same firmware version installed. -
Page 47: Advanced Functions
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 4. Advanced Functions 4.1 Waveform The FAST-Bi-1K5 is able to act as a waveform generator both in C.C. and C.V. regulation modes. The waveform is stored internally in a point-by-point list; the maximum number of points of the waveform and the sampling period (of the waveform execution) can be defined by the user, giving flexibility to the waveform generator applicability. - Page 48 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual • From the Local Control enable the parallel mode on all the PSs. To do this use the Navigation Switch (Enter → Advanced → Next Page → Parallel → ON → Set); • From the Local Control set one PS as MASTER. To do this use the Navigation Switch (Enter →...
- Page 49 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 32: Parallel configuration, rear panel. Figure 33: Floating mode. Additional information on the parallel feature can be found in the “Quick Start Guide” and in the “Commands Reference Manual”.
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Page 50: Mechanical Dimensions
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 5. Mechanical Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the PS are hereafter presented: Figure 34: FAST-Bi-1K5 Mechanical Drawings of the Front Panel. Figure 35: FAST-Bi-1K5 Mechanical Drawings for the HV models. - Page 51 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Figure 36: FAST-Bi-1K5 Mechanical Drawings for the HC models.
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Page 52: Technical Specifications
FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual 6. Technical Specifications The main technical specifications for the standard FAST-Bi-1K5 HC models are hereafter presented: FAST-Bi-1K5 HC Models Technical Specifications 50-40 100-20 150-10 Output Current ±50 A ±100 A ±150 A Output Voltage ±40 V ±20 V ±10 V 1500 W... - Page 53 FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP Control/Communication Interface SFP/SFP+ Local Control Color display with multi-function navigation switch 4 x External Interlock Inputs (configurable dry contacts) 1 x Status Output Relay (magnetic) External Signals 1 x Output Relay (solid state) 1 x Persistent Switch Output 1 x Trigger Input (LVTTL, TTL) 1 x Analog Control Input (±10 V)