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All the safety instructions and advice notes are to be followed. Neither Elgar Electronics Corporation, San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or...
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SAFETY SYMBOLS CAUTION CAUTION Risk of Electrical Shock Refer to Accompanying Documents Off (Supply) Direct Current (DC) Standby (Supply) Alternating Current (AC) On (Supply) Three–Phase Alternating Current Protective Conductor Terminal Earth (Ground) Terminal Fuse Chassis Ground...
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Buyer returns the defective product in the original, or equivalent, shipping container; • if, upon examination of such product by Elgar it is disclosed that, in fact, a defect in materials and/or workmanship does exist, that the defect in the product was not caused by improper conditions, misuse, or negligence;...
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Contents Elgar CW-P Series 3.8 Remote Control Signal ................3-15 3.8.1 Analog Amplitude Control ............3-15 3.8.2 Lock to External Frequency Source.........3-15 3.8.3 Sync Output Pulse..............3-16 3.9 Master/Slave Configurations ...............3-16 3.9.1 Setup for Single–Phase, Two Units .........3-17 3.9.2 Setup for Three–Phase, Two Units per Phase ......3-20 SECTION 4 OPERATION ..............
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MAINTENANCE .............6-1 6.1 Periodic Service..................6-1 6.2 Fuse Replacement ................6-1 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1–1 ContinuousWave Front Panel (Model CW 801P)......1-1 Figure 3–1 Slide Mounting ................3-5 Figure 3–2 Mounting Dimensions, Front and Rear Views (CW 801P and CW 1251P)............3-6 Figure 3–3...
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Contents Elgar CW-P Series LIST OF TABLES Table 3–1 Recommended Wire Gauge Selection Guide ......3-2 Table 3–2 Recommended Cables ............. 3-11 Table 6–1 Replacement Fuses ..............6-1 viii Operation Manual...
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Elgar's ContinuousWave™ (CW) Series power sources deliver 800 VA or 1250 VA in a 2U high (3.5 inches), and 2500 VA in a 5.25–inch benchtop or rackmount chassis. Higher power and multiphase can be achieved by paralleling and multiphase interconnection.
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• 0 to 135V and 0 to 270V ranges; 0 to 155V and 0 to 310V ranges with V–Option • CW 801P and CW 1251P versions have universal output socket on front panel. All units have output power available at rear of unit.
SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS Output POWER CW 801P 800 VA CW 1251P 1250 VA CW 2501P 2500 VA Power Factor of Load 0 lag to 0 lead Phase All models single phase output VOLTAGE Ranges 0 to 135 VRMS or 0 to 270 VRMS, user selectable V–Option: 0 to 155 VRMS or 0 to 310 VRMS, user...
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16.2 ARMS (155 VAC range), 8.1 ARMS (310 VAC range) Accuracy ±0.5% of full scale typical; for linear loads and >0.12 ARMS for CW 801P, >0.19 ARMS for CW 1251P, >0.37 ARMS for CW 2501P H–Option/V–Option: ±0.75% of full scale and ≤500 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale and >500Hz...
0 to 18.6 ARMS Accuracy ±0.5% of range typical; for linear loads and >0.12 ARMS for CW 801P, >0.19 ARMS for CW 1251P, >0.37 ARMS for CW 2501P H–Option/V–Option: ±0.75% of range and ≤500 Hz; ±1.0% of range and >500 Hz Resolution 0.01 ARMS...
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Specifications Elgar CW-P Series PEAK INRUSH CURRENT* (Available in Remote Mode only) Range CW 801P 0 to 25A CW 1251P 0 to 35A CW 2501P 0 to 70A Accuracy ±2% of range, typical; at >2% of RMS current range Resolution 0.1A...
POWER FACTOR >73% typical at full load EFFICIENCY H–Option/V–Option at 1,000 Hz: CW 801P, >68% typical; CW 1251P, >70% typical; CW 2501P, >72% typical *Note: In a parallel system, the current/power displayed on the master unit is the sum of all units in the system.
Protection Overcurrent: Shutdown mode Accuracy: +/- 1% of full scale, for linear loads with current >0.2 ARMS for CW 801P / CW 1251P, >0.4ARMS for CW 2501P Over Voltage: Accuracy: +/-2% of full scale Range: 35-300 VAC; V–Option: 35-344 VAC...
40,000 feet Installation Category III, Pollution Degree 2 FOR INDOOR USE ONLY Options and Accessories Rack Slide Kit (Elgar part number K161570-01) Multiphase/Parallel Cable (Elgar part number 890-499-00) Master/Slave Cable (Elgar part number 890-497-40) S: Sync In/Out (Clock/Lock) H: Expanded Frequency Range 45 to 1000 Hz V: Expanded Voltage Range 0-155/0-310 VRMS Note: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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In addition, the shipping container(s) and filler material should be saved for inspection. Forward a report of damage to the Elgar Service Department. Elgar will provide instructions for repair or replacement of the instrument.
Thus, this guide applies equally to the input cable and output cable for this Elgar instrument and application loads. Power cables must be able to safely carry maximum load current without overheating or causing insulation destruction.
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Elgar CW-P Series Installation The following notes apply to Table 3–1 and to the power cable definition: The above figures are based upon insulated copper conductors at 25ΕC (77ΕF), two current carrying conductors in the cable plus a safety (chassis) ground.
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Current Capability 3 to 6 Above 6 The preferred insulation material is application dependent. Elgar's recommend- ation is any flame retardant, heat resistant, moisture resistant thermoplastic insulation rated to a nominal 75°C (167°F). Voltage breakdown must exceed the combined effects of: •...
The units are 3.5" and 5.25" (89 mm and 133 mm) high, and are designed to be installed in a standard 19" (483 mm) RETMA rack. Pem-nuts have been built into the chassis for mounting optional slides. The CW mounting kit, Elgar part number K161570-01, contains the appropriate slides and mounting brackets.
Installation Elgar CW-P Series Power In Connections Connect input power to the INPUT terminal block on the rear panel as specified below. Refer to Figure 3–6. Figure 3–6 Input Power Connections WARNING! For input voltages >120V, do not reverse LINE and NEUT.
Elgar CW-P Series Installation 3.5.2 Split-Phase Supply Connections 120–0–120V 1. Remove the protective cover from the terminal block. 2. Route the cables through the strain relief device. Refer to Table 3–2 for cable recommendations. 3. Connect NEUT to 120V. 4. Connect LINE to the other 120V.
Installation Elgar CW-P Series Power Out Connections 1. Remove the protective cover from the terminal block. 2. A factory jumper has been added to connect NEUTRAL to GROUND. If the front connector requires LINE and NEUTRAL to be reversed, move this jumper to connect LINE to GROUND.
Elgar CW-P Series Installation Sense Connections The CW Series unit can be used with or without remote sense leads connected to the load. Where the sense leads (line and neutral sense) are connected determines the point at which the CW output voltage will be precisely regulated.
Installation Elgar CW-P Series To utilize remote sensing at the user's load, follow these steps: 1. Remove the protective cover from the terminal block. 2. Route the cables through the strain relief device located above the terminal block. Twisted shielded leads for power and sense leads are recommended for the lowest noise operation.
Elgar CW-P Series Installation Remote Control Signal Remote control allows you to set output voltage, lock to an external frequency source, or send out a TTL compatible sync signal. The 9-pin Subminiature-D master/slave connector labeled M/S IN on the rear panel allows you to make the necessary connections for remote control.
Installation Elgar CW-P Series 3.8.3 Sync Output Pulse • Set direction of Clock to ‘OUT’ (see Section 5.3.9). • Sync can be programmed relative to zero to positive crossing of output sinewave. Waveform amplitude typically 5V. Pulse width typically 10 microseconds. Signal shall start with a zero volt to positive voltage edge, ±100 µS.
Power down all CW units. Connect load wiring as documented below. Connect M/S OUT and M/S IN cables (Elgar PN 890-499-00) between each CW in a daisy chain pattern. 10. Connect master/slave, analog slave cables (Elgar PN 890-497-40) from master to slave, one on each master/slave pair.
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20. Rotate the right knob until the right display reads “1”. 21. Press the ENTER/SAVE button. 22. Power down both CW power supplies. 23. Connect Elgar cable 890-497-40 between the master “Analog Slave” and the slave “Analog Slave” connectors. 3-18...
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Elgar CW-P Series Installation 24. Connect the Elgar cable 890-499-00 between the master “M/S OUT” and the slave “M/S IN” connectors. 25. Connect the load wiring as shown in Figure 3–11 above. 26. Power up both CW units simultaneously. 27. Control the master/slave pair by controlling the CW master via the front panel or its command interface.
Installation Elgar CW-P Series 3.9.2 Setup for Three–Phase, Two Units per Phase Figure 3–12 Wiring Diagram for Three Phase, Master/Slave Configuration 3-20 Operation Manual...
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Elgar CW-P Series Installation Setup Six CW Units as 3–Phase Master/Slave Set using Menu System Ensure load wiring is removed from the six CW units. Ensure no master/slave cables are attached to “Analog Slave” connectors on CW’s. Ensure no master/slave cables are connected to the “M/S IN “ and “M/S OUT”...
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Installation Elgar CW-P Series 26. Rotate the right knob until the right display reads “A”. 27. Press the ENTER/SAVE button. 28. Set up the B phase. 29. On the B master CW press the “ENTER/SAVE” button. 30. Rotate the left knob until the left display reads “Addr”.
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67 through 71. As long as A master is the origin, all other daisy chained units can be in any order. 67. Connect the Elgar cable 890-499-00 between the A master “M/S OUT” and the A slave “M/S IN”.
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The controls and indicators on the front panel of the CW are detailed below. Refer to Figure 4–1. Figure 4–1 Front Panel Controls (CW 801P) Power Switch Press the top portion of the switch to turn power on, press the bottom portion of the switch to turn the power supply off.
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Operation Elgar CW-P Series Numeric Display. The large, four-digit display in the VOLTAGE/POWER section is a digital voltmeter that measures and displays the power supply’s voltage/power parameters. If the CW is operating with output power turned off, this meter displays the voltage that the output will assume when it is turned on.
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Elgar CW-P Series Operation ESCAPE Button. Press this button to exit the Menu function without saving parameter changes. Note that this button only abandons the change to the currently selected parameter; previous parameter modifications that were completed using the ENTER/SAVE button are unaffected.
Operation Elgar CW-P Series OUTPUT Section This section is used to open and close the output relay. Output terminals are available in the universal AC connector located in the OUTPUT section, as well as on the rear panel of the CW unit.
Elgar CW-P Series Operation Enter the menu system, detailed in Section 5.3, by pressing the ENTER/SAVE button once. After displaying and changing a menu parameter, press ENTER/SAVE again to accept and apply the change. To change more than one item in the menu system, press ENTER/SAVE after each parameter modification once to save and once to re-enter the menu system.
Operation Elgar CW-P Series Programmed Frequency Steps The allowed frequency delta for programmed frequency steps is a function of programmed output voltage and phase angle for models with the V-Option. At programmed phase angles greater than 90º, and programmed output voltage greater than 270 VRMS, the allowed frequency step is 45–500 Hz.
SECTION 5 PROGRAMMING Programming the CW Via the Front Panel Press the PROGRAM button in the VOLTAGE/POWER section to enter Program mode. The PROGRAM LED lights up and the last programmed value appears in the digital display. The associated LED lights to show which item (voltage or overvoltage) is being programmed.
Programming Elgar CW-P Series 5.1.1 VOLTAGE/POWER Section Change Voltage Range To change the voltage range from High to Low or vice-versa, press the V RANGE button after pressing PROGRAM. The output relay will open (if it was closed) and the voltage will be set to 0.
Elgar CW-P Series Programming Measured Wattage When the left MEASURE and the WATTS LEDs are illuminated, the wattage being sourced at the output terminals is displayed on the left display. Displaying Overvoltage Setpoint When the left MEASURE and the OVP LEDs are illuminated, the over-voltage setpoint is displayed on the left display.
Programming Elgar CW-P Series Menu Operations There are two buttons in the Menu section of the front panel, ENTER/SAVE and ESCAPE. Press the ENTER button to enter the Menu system. The MENU/STATUS LED lights and the left and right displays are overridden to provide menu system readouts.
Elgar CW-P Series Programming The Menu LED is used to indicate if changes have been introduced into the menu system. If there have been no changes, the LED will light steadily. If the operator has introduced some change to a menu variable, the LED will blink.
Programming Elgar CW-P Series 5.3.3 Specify Current Limit Type This menu item specifies whether the CW will shut down after a delay or fold back voltage to maintain the presently set current at the output terminals. SHUT,FOLD CURR 5.3.4 Specify Shutdown Delay This menu item specifies the amount of time that the CW will fold back before shutting down when the current is exceeded and the above mode is in shutdown mode.
Elgar CW-P Series Programming 5.3.7 Recall Machine Settings This menu item, when saved (not cancelled) by the user, will recall to the present system the system state that was saved in the dialed in memory location. Valid memory locations are 0 to 99.
Programming Elgar CW-P Series 5.3.11 RMS Voltage Loop This entry specifies whether the RMS voltage loop is on or off. When the voltage loop is turned on, the RMS output voltage is tightly regulated at the sense point and the output impedance is compensated for.
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