ATE AETECHRON 9100 Series Operator's Manual

ATE AETECHRON 9100 Series Operator's Manual

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9100 Series
Operator's Manual
574.295.9495 |
www.aetechron.com
2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

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  • Page 1 9100 Series Operator’s Manual 574.295.9495 | www.aetechron.com 2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516...
  • Page 3 Three-Year, No-Fault Warranty SUMMARY OF ARRANTY from us for a nominal charge. We will take corrective AE TECHRON INC., of Elkhart, Indiana (Warrantor) actions and return the product to you within three warrants to you, the ORIGINAL COMMERCIAL PUR- weeks of the date of receipt of the defective prod- CHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each uct, or will make available to you a product of equal NEW AE TECHRON INC.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ............................5 1.1 Features ..........................5 ....................6 2.1 Safety First ..........................6 ..........................6 2.3 Installation ..........................6 3 Connections and Startup .......................7 ......................7 ....................7 3.3 Optional Controls and Connectors ..................8 ....................8 ........................10 4.1 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators..................10 Back-Panel Controls & Connectors ..................12 .......................13 ....................13 5.2 Custom Compensation ......................16...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    SECTION 1 1 Introduction Performance Overview Bandwidth DC - 250 kHz Minimum Drop/Rise Time 5 μs Slew Rate of load without a reduction in rated power, with low distortion and low DC drift. They are also fast Max Voltage 0 to 200 V μ...
  • Page 6: Safety First

    SECTION 3 Installation 2.3 Installation units) tall, and has rack “ears” on each side of the 2.1 Safety First WARNING WARNING alerts you to hazards that could result in severe injury or death. Note the explanation of the hazard and when there is dirt present.
  • Page 7: Connections And Startup

    SECTION 4 3 Connections and Startup sure AC power is disconnected. Testing Before Controlled-Current Operation IMPORTANT: If your application requires Con- Be sure to install the output safety cover after wir- Figure 3.2. Applications sec- mode. 3.1 Connecting the Load 3.1.1 Preparation and Cautions AC power is disconnected.
  • Page 8: Optional Controls And Connectors

    3.4.2 AC Inlet Connections 3.3.1 Current Monitor Connector phase, 50-60 Hz, 100-250 VAC, at 30A (20A for is The current monitor output is 1V = 10A ate properly outside these limits. (9105) 1V = 20A (9110) and 1V = 30 A (9115).
  • Page 9 SECTION 4 Start-up Procedure source. achieve the desired output level. Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-17-2024...
  • Page 10: Front-Panel Controls And Indicators

    SECTION 5 1. Power Supply condition: 4.1 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators This section provides an overview of Front-Panel controls and indicators found on the 9100 series Figure 4.1 for component loca- tions. 4.1.1 Standby-Run Switch tion. Switch to the Run position (right) to energize the ampli- move power from the high-voltage power sup- from the power supply.
  • Page 11 SECTION 5 resume operation. section for more information. the load to lower the power requirements or the 3. Over Current condition: This condition can section for condition recurrs or does not clear, the ampli- more information. 4.1.5 Overtemp / Over Current Indicator section for more information.
  • Page 12: Back-Panel Controls & Connectors

    SECTION 5 to normal operation after an Over Current fault has BNC port allows for connection to current monitor- (9105) 1V = 20A (9110) and 1V = 30 (9115). This input This input Service information at the end of the “Applica- section of this manual.
  • Page 13 SECTION 6 • • values. • at zero and safely drive coils and transformers. • switches. See Figure 5.1 for default DIP switch modes of operation. • for loads from 50 μH to 500 μH; or CC2, de- ule, which is included on all standard 9100 series Figure 5.2 for default DIP switch •...
  • Page 14 SECTION 6 SW#1: DC Servo CAUTION coils. When the DC Servo DIP switch is in the critical. For proper and safe operation in Controlled-Current 2. DO NOT use a blocking capacitor. The load must have a DC path. 3. Never leave the load open. SW#2: Operation Mode fused, which could lead to a potential open circuit, please contact AE Techron Technical Support.
  • Page 15 SECTION 6 The Compensation SW#7 SW#8 SW#9 Gain network. This provides provides 49.9k ohm resis- 20.0 17.5 with loads that are 10 μH to 500 μH. If this default 15.0 network is not adequate for your application and 12.5 10.0 80.6k ohm resistance and 220 nF capacitance and μH to 2 NOTE: It is recommended to only use one of the...
  • Page 16: Custom Compensation

    SECTION 6 Synthetic 5.1.1 SIM-91 Module DIP Switches SW#1 SW#2 SW#3 Impedance Model impedance. SW#1 - SW#3: Synthetic Impedance 9105 NOTE SW#4 is unused. These three switches allow the addition of a synthetic impedance on the output of the ampli- ity applications).
  • Page 17: Applications

    SECTION 7 6 Applications 6.2 Controlled-Voltage vs. Controlled- Current Modes of Operation 6.1 Emergency Standby Switch or Safety Interlock Trans- Interlock A and Interlock B Current Source). The mode selection is made via Advanced section for more information. Controlled-Voltage source Figure 6.2).
  • Page 18 SECTION 7 a compensation circuit is required to ensure ac- curate output current. Since the load is a critical circuit component in CC mode, the inductive and resistive values of the load will determine the re- quired compensation values. for most applications. If you determine that neither Controlled-Current Operation Compensation Network 1 or Compensation Net- 6.2.1 Safety and Operation Consider-...
  • Page 19 SECTION 7 STEP 2: Determine Required Compensation. NOTE: Load Resistance (R) is assumed to be <5 ohms. of the system. In order to determine the required Load Compensation Compensation Inductance (L) Capacitance (CC) Network 10 μH to 500 μH 47 nF Network 1 inductance of your load.
  • Page 20 SECTION 7 6.3 Driving Reactive Loads to deliver continuous apparent power that is up to with some reactance (either capacitive or induc- Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-17-2024...
  • Page 21 SECTION 7 7 Maintenance to help keep the equipment operational. The fol- section, for recommendations for re- condition has occurred. Preventative maintenance is recommended after lease it from the front panel. months or 250 hours thereafter. If the equipment environment is dirty or dusty, preventative mainte- CAUTION Before you begin, make sure your ampli- soapy water.
  • Page 22: Introduction & Precautions

    SECTION 8 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Introduction & Precautions This section provides a set of procedures for tions, this section aims to provide a set of short- tory Service Information at the end of this section. 8.5 Power Supply LED Lit The procedures outlined in this section are direct- typical electronic repair and test procedures.
  • Page 23: Over Current Condition

    SECTION 8 8.5.5 Resetting After OverTemp Factory Service information at the end of this section. NOTE: Condition) low impedance loads will clear within 5 minutes. 8.5.3 Excessive Power Requirements If the fault condition does not clear, return the am- and low-impedance loads are especially prone to 8.6 Over Current Condition parameters.
  • Page 24: Factory Service

    SECTION 8 8.7 Factory Service nal fee. AE Techron, Inc. information. Attn: Service Department / RMA# 2507 Warren Street Elkhart, IN 46516 Department. Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-17-2024...

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