Page 1 Revision B December 2007 Copyright © 2007 by California Instruments. All rights reserved. P/N 5000-967 FCS Series II AC Power Source User Manual TEL: +1 (858) 677-9040 FAX: +1 (858) 677-0940 Email: sales@calinst.com Web Site: http://www.calinst.com...
Page 2 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Refers to: FCS Series II AC Power Source/Analyzers Models: Single chassis: FCS18-1, FCS18-3 Multiple chassis: FCS36-3, FCS54-3 Manual revision: B. Copyright © 2007 California Instruments Company California Instruments...
Page 3: Safety Summary
California Instruments assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. If the power source is used in a manner not specified by California Instruments, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Page 5: Warranty Information
INSTRUMENTS will submit an estimate for such charges before commencing repair, if so requested. VOIDED WARRANTY Any misuse or abuse of, as well as any modifications or changes made to any California Instruments product will automatically void the factory warranty. Removing non-normal use related covers or any sealed covers or lids also automatically voids factory warranty unless express written or email authorization is obtained from the customer service department in advance.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................... 10 General Description......................... 10 Manual organization and format ...................... 11 2. Specifications ..........................12 Electrical............................12 Mechanical ............................18 Environmental ..........................18 Front Panel Controls ........................19 Special Features ..........................
Page 7 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7. Service ............................103 Cleaning............................103 General............................103 Basic operation ..........................103 Isolating amplifier failures in multi-box systems ................106 Advanced Troubleshooting......................107 Factory Assistance ........................110 Fuses............................. 110 Replaceable Parts ......................... 111 8.
Page 8: List Of Figures
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II List of Figures Figure 2-1: Distortion as a function of Output Frequency ..................14 Figure 2-2: Current versus Voltage operating range................... 15 Figure 2-3: Voltage / Frequency Rating....................... 15 Figure 3-1: Rear Panel Connector Locations ...................... 28 Figure 3-2: FCS36/2-3 Wiring diagram - Three Phase mode ................
Page 9: List Of Tables
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 11-15: LxGui MS704 Option EUT Performance Test Screen - Waveforms ..........195 List of Tables Table 3-1: AC Input transformer, EMI Filter and CB configurations..............30 Table 3-2: FCS18 Rear Panel Connections......................31 Table 3-3: Wire Gauge table..........................32...
Page 10: Introduction
This instruction manual (P/N 5000-967) contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of the FCS Series II AC power sources. FCS Series II models are different from the original FCS Series in the following areas: • New higher performance controller with arbitrary waveform capability is used.
Page 11: Manual Organization And Format
This manual contains sections on installation, normal use, maintenance and calibration. The FCS Series II is equipped with GPIB, USB and RS232C interfaces. A LAN interface can be specified at the time of order. Refer to the Lx/Ls Series II Programming manual for information on using the remote control interface and command syntax.
Page 12: Specifications
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2. Specifications Specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 ± 5° C and apply after a 30 minute warm-up time. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are per phase for sine wave output into a resistive load.
Page 13 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.1.2 Output Output Parameter Specification Modes Voltage: Standard Voltage Low range: 0 – 135 Vac Ranges (L-N): High range: 0 – 270 Vac Resolution: 0.1 V Programming ± (0.05% + 0.25 V) from 10V to FS.
Page 14: Figure 2-1: Distortion As A Function Of Output Frequency
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Output Parameter Specification Frequency Range: 45 Hz - 1200 Hz [Standard, -HV option] 45 Hz – 1000 Hz [-EHV option] Supplemental Operation from 17 to 45 Hz is available at reduced output voltage.
Page 15: Figure 2-2: Current Versus Voltage Operating Range
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II OPERATING RANGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE (% FS) Figure 2-2: Current versus Voltage operating range. Vout max. in % FS 100% 17 Hz 45 Hz Max. Frequency Figure 2-3: Voltage / Frequency Rating California Instruments...
Page 16 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.1.3 AC Measurements Measurement specifications apply to single chassis FCS Series II AC source in three-phase mode. See notes for other models and configurations. Parameter Range Accuracy (±) Resolution 1 Phase Mode...
Page 17 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.1.5 System Specification Parameter Specification Trigger Input: External trigger source input. Requires TTL level input signal. Triggers on negative edge. Response time 80 - 100 µs. Non volatile memory 16 complete instrument setups and transient lists, 100 events per list.
Page 18: Mechanical
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.2 Mechanical Parameter Specification Dimensions: Floor standing Cabinet on casters: Height: 45 inches (114.3 cm) Depth: 36 inches + 4 inches for J-box = 40 inches (101.6 cm) Width: 30 inches (76.2 cm) All dimensions are per chassis.
Page 19: Front Panel Controls
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Parameter Specification Vibration: Designed to meet NSTA project 1A transportation levels using CI provided packing crate. Shock: Designed to meet NSTA project 1A transportation levels using CI provided packing crate. 2.4 Front Panel Controls...
Page 20: Special Features
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.5 Special Features Controller Features Mode: Switches between 1 and 3 phase outputs. Parallel Operation: FCS36 and FCS54 systems use two or three chassis in parallel operation. The two or three chassis must be connected using the system interface cable supplied with the system.
Page 21: Available Options
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.6 Available Options AC Input Voltage Options Line input: Must be specified at time of order. Refer to section 3.4.1 - 208 208V L-L AC nominal, 3 phase - 240 240V L-L AC nominal, 3 phase...
Page 22 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II units. Notes: External Trigger input is standard. External Trigger input and External sync are mutually exclusive. Units with -LKS (auxiliary) cannot have External Sync. 2.6.1 -HV Option - Supplemental Specifications Specifications for FCS units with -HV voltage range option installed are same as standard FCS except where noted below.
Page 23 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.6.2 -EHV Option - Supplemental Specifications Specifications for FCS units with -EHV voltage range option installed are same as standard FCS unit except where noted below. Frequency Range: 45 Hz - 1000 Hz...
Page 24 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.6.3 -LKM and -LKS Options - Supplemental Specifications The Clock and Lock option enables two independent FCS power systems to be phase synchronized to each other. One system (-LKM) acts as the master, the other(s) (-LKS) as auxiliaries. The –LKS units are synced to the –LKM unit.
Page 25 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 2.6.4 –EXS Option - Supplemental Specifications The –EXS (External Sync) option allows the output frequency of the AC source to be synchronized to an external TTL level clock signal. The following supplemental specifications apply when the FCS II is configured with the external sync option.
Page 26: Unpacking And Installation
3.2 Power Requirements The FCS Series II power Source has been designed to operate from a three-phase, three wire (Wye or Delta) AC input line. A protective earth connection is required as well. (PE).
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Page 28: Figure 3-1: Rear Panel Connector Locations
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 3-1: Rear Panel Connector Locations California Instruments...
Page 29: Ac Input Wiring - Tb1
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.4 AC Input Wiring – TB1 AC input connections are to be made directly to the input terminal block (TB1) of all units that make up an FCS system. The input block is located on the lower right hand corner of the back of the FCS18 chassis when facing the back.
Page 30: Table 3-1: Ac Input Transformer, Emi Filter And Cb Configurations
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.4.1 AC Input Voltage Taps The factory configured input voltage is shown in the serial tag label at the back of the power source cabinet. If it is required to change the factory set input voltage configuration, a new EMI filter and circuit breaker may have to be installed depending on what filter and breaker was originally installed.
Page 31: Output Connections
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.5 Output Connections 3.5.1 Output Wiring The output terminal block (TB3) for each chassis is located at the rear of the unit to the left when facing the rear. Three phase output connections are made to the terminal block labeled “TB3”...
Page 32: Table 3-3: Wire Gauge Table
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Note: The output of the power source is isolated from the input line and floating with respect to chassis ground. If needed, either side (A,B,C or NEUT) may be grounded. The output power cables must be large enough to prevent a total voltage drop exceeding 2% of the rated output voltage between the power source and the load.
Page 33: Figure 3-2: Fcs36/2-3 Wiring Diagram - Three Phase Mode
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.5.3 Multi-chassis Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-2 through Figure 3-4 show the required output connections for FCS36/2 and FCS54/3 single and three phase multi-chassis systems respectively (rear-view perspective). Always turn off AC mains power to the FCS36/2 or FCS54/3 by turning off the circuit breakers on both the Master and Auxiliary power source before making or changing output connections.
Page 34: Figure 3-3: Fcs36/2-1 Wiring Diagram - Single Phase Mode
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 3-3: FCS36/2-1 Wirin g diagram - Single Phase mode California Instruments...
Page 35: Figure 3-4: Fcs54/3-3 Wiring Diagram - Three Phase Mode
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 3-4: FCS54/3-3 Wiring Diagram - Three Phase mode California Instruments...
Page 36: Figure 3-5: Fcs54/3-1 Wiring Diagram - Single Phase Mode
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 3-5: FCS54/3-1 Wiring Diagram - Single Phase mode California Instruments...
Page 37: Connectors - Rear Panel
MUST be connected for correct operation in external sense mode. Sense connections must be made at the MASTER FCS unit for a multi-box FCS system. There is NO internal sense mode on the FCS Series II. Description...
Page 38: Table 3-8: Db15 Auxiliary I/O Connector
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.6.4 Auxiliary I/O Connector A high density D style, 15-pin I/O connector is located on the upper rear panel. Table 3-8 shows connections by pin number. Signal Description ACOM Analog Common RPVA Remote Programming Voltage phase A (Option - RPV) or Ext Input phase A (Option –EXT)
Page 39: Table 3-10: Rs232C Connector
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.6.6 RS232C Serial Interface – RS232C A stand ard RS232C 9 connector is located on the rear panel for serial control. A straight thru DB9 ma le to DB9 female interface cable to 9-pin PC serial port connector may be used Designator Dir.
Page 40: Figure 3-6: Usb Connector Pin Orientation
FCS Series II 3.6.7 System Interface Connectors – MASTER and AUXILIARY WARNING: The system interface connectors are for use with California Instruments supplied cables, and only between California Instruments equipment. A set of two System Interface connectors is located on the upper rear panel of each FCS18 chassis.
Page 41: Table 3-12: Rj45 Lan Connector Pin Out
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.6.9 LAN Interface – RJ45 An optonal RJ45 Ethernet 10BaseT connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard RJ45 UTP patch cord between the AC Source and a network Hub may be used to connect the AC source to a LAN.
Page 42: Basic Initial Functional Test
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.7 Basic Initial Functional Test CAUTION: Work carefully when performing these tests; hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during this test. Figure 3-7: Functional Test Setup Refer to Figure 3-7 for the required functional test set up. Proceed as follows to perform a basic functional check of the power system: 1.
Page 43: Table 3-13: Full Load Resistance
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II load test and that the load use d does not exceed the maximum power rating of the AC source. For three phase configurations, this test can be performed on one phase at a time if needed.
Page 44: Multi-Box Configurations (-Mb Option)
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.8 Multi-box Configurations (-MB Option) Multi-box configurations are identical to a two or three box system except each chassis (box) has its own controller. When connected as a multi-chassis system through the system interface, the controller in the auxiliary chassis is disabled and the entire system is controller from the master unit.
Page 45: Clock And Lock Mode (-Lkm/-Lks Option)
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 3.9 Clock and Lock Mode (-LKM/-LKS Option) Clock and lock mode operation of two FCS18 AC power sources is available only if the –LKM and –LKS options have been installed at the factory. With these options installed, it is possib to lock an auxiliary unit (-LKS) to a master unit (-LKM).
Page 46: Remote Control Interfaces
CD ROM (P/N CIC496) as this user manual. It can also be downloaded from the California Instruments website (www.calinst.com). Connector pin out information is provided in sections 3.6.6, 3.6.8 and 3.6.9 of this manual.
Page 47: Front Panel Operation
Specifically, the operation of the knob, keyboard and the menu layout are covered in the next few paragraphs. 4.1.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators FCS Series II Keyboard / Display The front panel can be divided in a small number of functional areas: •...
Page 48 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.1.2 System On/Off Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker located on the bottom left side of the front panel of the unit and disconnec the three phase Line input. As such, the circuit breaker acts as a power on/off switch for the FCS Series unit.
Page 49 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.1.3 Status Indicator Lights Eight yellow LED status indicato rs are located on the left hand side of the keyboard/display panel. These LED’s correspond to the following conditions: The Hi Range LED is on when the high voltage...
Page 50: Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob
MODE DESCRIPTION IMMEDIATE mode Any time the ENTER key is pressed, the FCS Series II returns to its normal mode of operation. In this mode, changes made with the shuttle knob will take immediate effect. The IMMEDIATE mode is useful for slewing output values such as voltage and frequency and observing the effect on the load.
Page 51: Figure 4-2: Menu Keys
FCS Series II 4.1.5 Menu Keys The FCS Series II is operated through a series of menu's. These menus can be reached by using a number of menu keys located along the bottom of the LCD display and the UP/DOWN cursors keys.
Page 52 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.1.6 Cu rsor Keys he cursor key s can be use d to scroll through a list of menu entries.: CURSOR UP ( ) The UP key moves the cursor position upwards one position the previous availab le cursor position.
Page 53: Figure 4-3: Measurement Screen
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.1.9 LCD Display The LCD disp y f o the FCS Series II power source provides information on instrument settings and a lso guid s th user throu gh the various menus. A sample of the measurement display...
Page 54: Menu Structure
4.2.1 Power on screens At initial power up, the FCS Series II power supply will display important c onfiguration information in a series of power on screens. These displays are only visible for a short period of time and will not re-appear until the next time the unit is turned on.
Page 55 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.2 Top Level Menus The following top-level menu choices can be accessed using the Menu key: ENTRY DESCRIPTION PROGRAM The PROGRAM menu allows primary output parameters such as voltage, frequency, current limit, waveform shape and voltage range to be changed.
Page 56: Menu Tree
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.3 Menu Tree Menu Structure FCS Series II LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PROGRAM VOLT 120.0V REGISTERS SAVE REG # CONTROL FREQ 400.0HZ CONFIGURATION RECALL REG # VRANGE 150.0V...
Page 57: Table 4-1: Menu Tree
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II VOLT #12 120.0 LANGUAGE VSLEW #12 1e+06 ADVANCE MODE FREQ #12 400.0 CLOCK/LOC FSLEW #12 10.00 MIL704 FUNC #12 DO160 PAUSE#12 MS704 CURR #12 20.0 PHASE#12 ETIME/TEMP ETIME 21:20:03 DWELL #12 10.00...
Page 58: Figure 4-4: Program Menu
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.4 PROGRAM Menu Figure 4-4: PROGRAM Menu The PROGRAM menu is s hown in Figure 4-4. It can be reached in one of two ways: 1. by selecting the Menu key, selecting the PR OGRAM entry and pressing the Enter key.
Page 59: Figure 4-5: Control Menus
ENTRY DESCRIPTION SENSE Selects the remote sense mode. For the FCS Series II, there is no internal sense mode so selecting INT or EXT will have no effect. The voltage is always sensed at the output terminal block, regardless of the selection in this field. Care must be taken to...
Page 60 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION information. MODE Power on clock mode. The following two modes can be selected. STAND Power up in INT (internal) clock mode for stand- alone operation. This is the only mode for FCS units without the –LKS option.
Page 61 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION NO OUTP Selects SINGLE or THREE phase mode of operation. In SINGLE phase mode, all current is delivered to the ø1 and COM terminals of the OUTPUT terminal block. Note that even in SINGLE phase mode, a voltage is present at ø2 and ø3 terminals.
Page 62: Figure 4-6: Measurement Screen
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.6 MEASUREMENTS Screens The FCS Series II uses a DSP based data acquisiti on system to provide extensive information reg rding the output of the Sou rce. T his da ta acquisition system digitizes the voltage and curren...
Page 63 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION with the RMS voltage in the denominator. Note that some definitions of THD use the fundamental component (H1) of the voltage as the denominator. The controller can be programmed to use the fundamental component as the denominator.
Page 64 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.7 TRANSIENT Menu The transient menu is used to program and execute user-defined output sequences. These output sequences are defined as a sequential list of voltage and/or current settings that can be...
Page 65 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION front panel using the ENTER key. Bus mode. The transient system is started by a bus command or a group execute trigger (GET). External mode. The transient system is started by a user-provided external TTL trigger signal on TRIGGER IN1.
Page 66 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION SMC connector on the rear panel. Transient List points data entry method. Transient list points are numbered sequentially from 0 through 99 and executed in this order. Each list point or list entry has 6 parameters as shown in the table above.
Page 67 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.8 REGISTERS Menu The registers menu provides access to the non-voltage setup storage of the power source. A total of 16 front panel setups can be stored in registers numbered from 0 through 15. Each...
Page 68 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.9 CONFIGURATION Menu The configuration menu may be used to configure various aspects of the instrument s uch as the serial port, IEEE-488/GPIB address and the power-on settings of the supply. ENTRY...
Page 69 You can press any key to get in the menus but no control is possible. LANGUAGE SCPI The standard bus syntax used by the FCS Series II is the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). If an alternative syntax suc as APE (Abbreviated Plain English) is available, it can be selected fr this menu.
Page 70 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION Note: If the MAC Address displayed is corr upted or does not match the serial tag, there may have been a problem retrieving the LAN port settings. This can appen if a static IP was set that conflicts with another device on the network.
Page 71 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.2.9.1 CALIBRATION Menus The measurement calibration menu can be used to perform routine calibration of the internal measurement system. The recommended calibration interval is 12 months. To enter the calibration screens, the calibration password must be entered first.
Page 72 These screens are provided for information purposes only. ENTRY DESCRIPTION ANGUAGE Standard SCPI command language. FCS Series II may be equipped with the APE (Abbreviated Plain English) language option California Instruments...
Page 73 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION for backward compatibility with California Instrument’s original FCS Series AC power source. If APE is installed, the language mode can be selected over the bus or from the CONFIGURATION screen. (see section 4.2.9).
Page 74 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ENTRY DESCRIPTION TEMP 37.342° The TEMP field is not a user selectable parameter but rather a read-out of the internal temperature in degrees Celsius. It is provided for informational purposes only. 4.2.13 LIMIT Menu The Limit menu displays the maximum available value for voltage, frequency and current range of the power supply.
Page 75: Output Programming
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.3 Output Programming 4.3.1 Set the Output Output parameters are all set from the PROGRAM screen. 1. Use the MENU key and select the PROGRAM entry. 2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the PROGRAM menu.
Page 76 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.3.3 Change Output Values with the Knob in SET Mode The SET mode of operation is a mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad do not affect the output until the Enter key is pressed.
Page 77: Waveform Management (-Adv Option Required)
FCS Series II 4.4 Waveform Management (-ADV Option required) The FCS Series II with –ADV option employs independent arbitrary waveform generators for each phase. This allows the user to create custom waveforms. In addition, three standard waveforms are always available. This chapter covers issues that relate to defining, downloading and managing custom waveforms.
Page 78: Figure 4-9: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. Rms Voltage
300 V rms. The FCS Series II power source automatically limits the maximum allowable programmed rms voltage of a any custom waveform by calculating the crest factor of the sel ected waveform and controlling the rms limit accordingly.
Page 79 300 V rms as this still falls within the same peak voltage limitation of the AC source. If the FCS Series II is used over the bus, the “:VOLT? MAX” query command can be used to determine the maximum allowable RMS voltage for the selected waveform. Using the returned value as part of a program will prevent range errors.
Page 80: Measurements
The measurement system on the FCS Series II uses a digital data acquisition system with a 96 Ks/sec sampling rate and 16 KHz bandwidth. This means that higher frequency components of the measured signal are filtered out.
Page 81: Harmonic Analysis
The controller’s power analyzer performs fast Fourier transformation (FFT) on both voltage and current on each available phase. The resulting frequency spectrum can be obtained over the bus only. The FCS Series II provides this capability only if the –ADV option is present. 4.7 Transient Programming 4.7.1 Introduction Transient programming provides a precise timing control over output voltage and frequency changes.
Page 82: Figure 4-10: Pulse Transients
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.7.4 Pulse Transients Pulse transients let you program the output to a specified value for a predetermined amount of time. At the end of the Pulse transient, the output voltage returns to its previous value.
Page 83 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.7.6 Programming list transients from the front panel The output transient system allows sequences of programmed voltage and or frequency changes to be executed in a time controlled manner. Changes can be either step changes (maximum slew rate) or ramps (specified slew rates).
Page 84: Figure 4-12: Sample Transient Output Sequence
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II igure 4-12: Sample Transient Output Sequence This output can be accomplished using the following transient list. Step # Volt VSlew Frequency FSlew Dwell (data point) 70.00 360.0 0.100 110.00 100.0 440.0 0.900 130.00...
Page 85: Figure 4-13: Switching Waveforms In A Transient List
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II synchronization may get lost d ue to timing skew between the waveform generator and the transient state machine. Figure 4-13: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List 4.7.8 T ransient Execution Figure 4-14: TRANSIENT Menu A transient list can be executed from the TRANSIENT menu.
Page 86: Setting The Power-On Initialization Values
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.8 Setting the Power-on Initialization Values The power source is shipped with default factory settings when the unit is powered up. The factory settings are: Parameter Factory default setting Voltage 0.0 Volt...
Page 87: Remote Inhibit Function
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4.9 Remote Inhibit Function The remote inhibit input on the rear panel can be used to disable the output of the AC source. This input takes either a low level TTL signal or a contact closure. The mode of operation can be programmed over the remote control interface using the OUT P:RI:MODE command.
Page 88: Principle Of Operation
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 5. Principle of Operation 5.1 Overall Description Input power from the rear panel is routed through an EMI filter, the circuit breaker, and to th input transformer, T1. The input transformer provides three isolated six phase supplies each of which are rectified to supply 300 VDC for the power amplifiers.
Page 89: Figure 5-1: Fcs System Block Diagram
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 5-1: FCS System Block Diagram. California Instruments...
Page 90: Power Amplifiers Assembly
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 5.3 Power Amplifiers Assembly The AC power system has three power amplifiers, A3, A4, and A5. In the three-phase mode, one amplifier is used for each of the three output s. In the single-phase mode, the three outputs are paralleled by the user at the output terminal block, TB3.
Page 91 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 5.3.4 Control Board The main function of the control board is to generate the gate drive signals for the front and rear amplifier boards. Other functions include overcurrent and overtemperature protection, and power supply fault detection.
Page 92: Figure 5-2: Power Amplifier - Exploded View
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 5-2: Power Amplifier - Exploded View. California Instruments...
Page 93 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II CAUTION VOLTAGES UP TO 504 VAC AND 710 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE . THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. DEATH N CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Page 94: Calibration
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 6. Calibration he Rou tine Calibration sho uld be perform every 12 mon ths. Non-routine Calib ration is only required if a related assembly is replaced or if th e periodic calibrat...
Page 95: Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup California Instruments...
Page 96: Calibration Screens
6.3 Measurement Calibration The FCS Series II controller measures voltage and current by digitizing both voltage and current waveforms on each available output phase. This data is subsequently processed and use to calculate all measurement parameters such as VRMS, IRMS, Power, VA, and Frequency etc To calibrate all measurements, only the voltage and current measurement need to be calibrated specifically.
Page 97: Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values By Model And Voltage Range
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II PARAMETER POWER SYSTEM Standard Voltage FCS18 FCS18 FCS36/2 FCS54/3 Range 1 phs mode 3 phs mode 3 phs mode 3 phs mode 1.0125 Ω 3.0375 Ω 1.519 Ω Ω Max current, 135 V, Lo 1.0125...
Page 98 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 6.3.1 Measurement Cal - AC Volt Full-scale: Progra m the output voltage to maximum voltage on the high voltage range and 400 Hz. Close the output relay. Go to the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen. Enter the actual AC output voltage reading in the MVOLT FS parameter field, then press the ENTER key.
Page 99: Output Calibration
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 6.4 Output Calibration The output calibration is performed automatically when the measurement calibration takes place. As such, there is no need to perform this calibration again. The output calibration coefficients may be viewed by selecting the OUTPUT CAL screen.
Page 100: Non-Routine Output Gain Calibration
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8. Repeat for the other phase. 6.6 Non-Routine Output Gain Calibration If the Current Limit board assembly (P/N 7004-703-1) is replaced in the field or one of the amplifiers has been replaced, it is necessary to check the gain of each phase and adjust as needed.
Page 101: Table 6-3: Output Calibration Coefficients - Factory Defaults
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 4. Select this function by p ressing the cursor until the arrow on the right side of the display point to OUTP CAL. Pre ss the ENTER key. 5. A Calibration Password (CAL PWORD) will be required. The password will be the value the high voltage range.
Page 102: Load Resistance By Model
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 6.7 Load Resistance by Model The load resistance values shown in the tables below represent approximate ly 80% of maximum current for the model configuration and phase mode shown in the low volta e range with the indicated Vrms value programmed.
Page 103: Service
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7. Service 7.1 Cleaning The exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water or other cleaning agents directly on the power source.
Page 104 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7.3.3 Over Temperature Light is On CAUSE SOLUTION Ambie nt temperature is too high Operate power source in ventilated or air conditioned room. Maintain ambient between 0 and 35° C. Fan or...
Page 105 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II CAUSE SOLUTION lit. Current limit programmed down or to zero. Program current limit higher. Voltage programmed down or to zero. Turn amplitude control up. California Instruments...
Page 106: Isolating Amplifier Failures In Multi-Box Systems
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7.4 Isolating amplifier failures in multi-box systems A self-test can be performed over the bus by sending the *TST? query command. The self-test will run until the first error is encountered and terminate. The response to the query will either be the first error encountered or 0 is no error was found.
Page 107: Advanced Troubleshooting
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7.5 Advanced Troubleshooting. WARNING: Do not connect 400-480V into the 208-240V unit, the result could be a severely damaged unit. CAUTION: VOLTAGES UP TO 504 VAC AND 710 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE.
Page 108 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SOLUTION: Observe amplifiers from the front of the power source cabinet. Note the condition of the green LED on th e upper left side of each amplifier front panel. The green LED is normally on.
Page 109: Figure 7-1: Front Panel Location
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Figure 7-1: Front panel location Figure 7-2: Fuse Locations California Instruments...
Page 110: Factory Assistance
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7.6 Factory Assistance If the prob lem with the cabinet or one of the power modules cannot be isolated, contact the factory fo r assistance. 7.7 Fuses See Table 7-2 and Figure 7-2 for replaceable fuses and ratings for each of the sub assemblies in the FCS Power source.
Page 111: Replaceable Parts
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 7.8 Replaceable Parts In order to en sure prompt, accurate service, please provide the following information, when applicable for each replacement part ordered. a. Model number and serial number of the instrum ent.
Page 112: Table 7-2: Replaceable Parts And Assemblies
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II REF # CI PART # DESCRIPTION MNF, P/N 250559 Thermo Switch B1, B2 241172 FAN, 6", 115 VAC,50/60 HZ 99743 CR1, CR2, 310344 BRDG,RECT,FW,75A,800V OOBV CR3, CR4, CR5, CR6 F1 through 270168...
Page 113: Option -160: Rtca / Do-160D
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8. Option -160: RTCA / DO-160D 8.1 General This user manual assumes that the user is familiar with the text of the relevant DO160, section 16 test standard. No attempt is made to explain or elaborate on the actual test specification.
Page 114: Front Panel Operation -160
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8.3.2 EMERGENCY TEST AC Sou rce: 1. E ergency V tage and F requ ency minim 2. Emergency Voltage and Frequency maximum Voltage unbalanc 8.3.3 ABNOR MAL TEST AC Source: 1. Abnormal Voltage minimum 2.
Page 115: Normal State Tests
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8.5 Normal State tests Scroll to the NORMAL STATE entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the NORMAL STATE screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 8-3.
Page 116: Table 8-1: Normal Voltage And Frequency Minimum
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II VOLT FREQ MIN Standard/Group RTCA A(CF) A(NF) A(WF) Voltage 101.5 101.5 101.5 101.5 Frequency Standard/Group Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 105.5 105.5 105.5 Frequency Table 8-1: Normal Voltage and Frequency minimum Standard/Group RTCA...
Page 117: Table 8-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II VOLT UNBALANCE Standard/Group RTCA A(CF) A(NF) A(WF) Voltage offset Frequency 390/410 360/650 360/800 Standard/Group Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage offset Frequency 360/650 360/800 Table 8-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance This test will change the output voltage for phase A and B to 122V and phase C to a voltage lower by a value specified by an offset.
Page 118: Figure 8-4: Voltage Modulation - Frequency Characteristics
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ure 8-4: Voltage Modulation - Frequency characteristics California Instruments...
Page 119: Figure 8-5: Frequency Modulation
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II FREQUENCY MODULATION This test requires a numer ic value eq to the modul ation ra te in H z. This value must be between 0.01 Hz and 100 Hz. The frequency modulation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in Figure 8-5.
Page 120: Figure 8-6: Power Interrupt
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II POWER INTERRUPT This test requires a numeric entry value equal to the test number. The tests are grouped as follows: • Test numbers 1 through 15 are for all Standard and Groups. See Figure 8-6 for details o the tests.
Page 121: Figure 8-7: Power Interrupt For Group2/A(Nf) And Group3/A(Wf)
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 0 Volt Test no.: Standard: T1 (ms) F1 (Hz) Fmax Fmax Fmax F2 (Hz) Fmax Fmax Fmax Fmax = 650 Hz for Group2/A(NF) Fmax = 800 Hz for Group3/A(WF) T2 = 20 msec...
Page 122: Table 8-6: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (Group 1 and A(CF) only) Seq. No Frequency Time 5 Minute 150msec 1.5sec 5Sec. 150msec 1.5sec 5Sec. Table 8-6: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence This test applies to Group1 and A(CF) only. The out...
Page 123: Emergency Test
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8.6 EMERGENCY TEST From the DO160 MENU scroll to the EMERGENCY AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the EMERGENCY screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 8-8.
Page 124: Table 8-10: Emergency Voltage Unbalance
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II VOLT FREQ MAX This test will set the voltage and frequency to a level defined by Table 8-9. The test will last for 30 minu tes. The test will be repeated using the voltage from Table 8-8and frequency from Table 8-9.
Page 125: Abnormal Test
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 8.7 ABNORMAL TEST From the DO160 MENU Scroll to the ABNORMAL AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 8-9.
Page 126: Table 8-13: Abnormal Voltage Unbalance
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II VOLT MIN This test will set the voltage and frequency to levels defined by Table 8-12 for 5 minutes. The test will be repe ated for Group1 only as indicated in Table 8-12. All Groups will repeat the test using able 8-11 for the frequency setting.
Page 127: Table 8-14: Abnormal Frequency Transient
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (A(CF) only) Test 1 Seq. No. Volt/Frequency Time 115/400 5 minutes 115/350 5 sec. 115/320 0.2 sec. 0/320 0.2 sec. 115V/400 10 sec. Test 2 Seq. No. Volt/Frequency Time 115/400...
Page 128: Option -160: Rtca/Do-160 Rev E Tests (Software)
DO160 Rev E implementation uses arbitrary waveform capabilities and harmonic measurements, both of which require the –ADV (advanced features) option on the FCS Series II. Contact California Instrumen ts for information on upgrading FCS Series II models with the –ADV option.
Page 129: Option -704: Mil-Std 704 Rev D Through F (Mil704 Mode)
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 10. Option -704: MIL-STD 704 Rev D through F (MIL704 Mode) 10.1 General This user manual assumes that the user is familiar with the text of the relevant MIL-STD 704, test standard. No attempt is made to explain or elaborate on the actual test specification.
Page 130: Tests Performed
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 10.4 Tests Performed 10.4.1 STEADY STATE AC Source: Steady State Voltage and Frequency test vef rm Distortion test Volt ag Modulation test Voltage Unbalance test Phase Unbalance test Frequency Modu lation test...
Page 131: Front Panel Operation Mil704
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 10.5 Front Panel Operation MIL704 per rm a test from the keyboard, from the MENU 2 screen, select the APPLICATIONS screen. The APPLICATIONS screen will appear as shown in Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1: Applications Menu Scroll to the MIL-STD-704 entry using the up and down cursor keys.
Page 132: Steady State Tests
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 10.6 Steady State Tests Scroll to the STEADY STATE entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER ke y to select the STEADY STATE screens. The scre en will appear as shown in Figure 10-3...
Page 133: Table 10-2: Steady State Frequency
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 400Hz VFREQ 60 Hz 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute Table 10-2: Steady state frequency ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. VOLT UNB AL NCE This test will change the output voltage for the selected pha se only in the following sequence: •...
Page 134 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II This test will generate a 5% THD voltage distortion on the output voltage waveform. Using a clipped sine wave causes the distortion. The test will last for 2 minutes. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
Page 135: Emergency Test
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II • 410Hz for 5 sec. • 407Hz for 4 sec. For 60Hz o nly: • 61Hz for 0.5 sec. • 60.5Hz for 0.5 sec. After this sequence, a 5 second delay will be inserted at the nominal test frequency. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
Page 136: Abnormal Test
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II • 104V for 1 minute. • 122V for 1 minute. • 115V for 1 minute. The ← key (backspace ) will terminate the test at any time. FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: •...
Page 137: Table 10-4: Abnormal Over Frequency
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II • Stay at 122V for 8 seconds before returning to 115V. Note: Prior to the test, a voltage range change may take place if the power source is set for the low voltage range.
Page 138: Option -704F: Mil-Std 704 Rev A Through F (Ms704 Mode)
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11. Option –704F: MIL-STD 704 Rev A through F (MS704 mode) 11.1 General This user manual assumes that the user is familiar with the text of the relevant MIL-STD 704 test standard. No attempt is made to explain or elaborate on the actual test specification.
Page 139: Power Group Reference
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.4 Power Group Reference The following power groups are supported by the –704F option. Test Group Description 704F_TP_SAC Single phase, AC mode, 400 Hz nominal frequency 704F_TP_SVF Single phase, AC mode, variable nominal frequency...
Page 140 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.5.3 Abnormal Operation AC Mode: Test Section Abnormal Limits for Voltage and Frequency Abnormal Voltage Transients Abnormal Frequency Transients 11.5.4 Emergency Operation AC Mode: Test Section Emergency Limits for Voltage and Frequency 11.5.5 Power Failure Operation...
Page 141: Front Panel Operation Ms704
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.6 Front Panel Operation MS704 This section covers operating the –704 option from the front panel keyboard. For remote control operation, refer to the Lx/Ls Series II Programming Manual (P/N 7004-981). To perform a test from the keyboard, from the MENU 2 screen, select the APPLICATIONS screen.
Page 142: Figure 11-4: Revision/Group Menu
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.6.1 Rev ision and roup Selection Revision and Group selection must be selected prior to running the test. Use the up and down key to access the screen as shown in Figure 11-4 Figure 11-4: Revision/Group Menu The default Revision is E.
Page 143: Figure 11-6: Section And Test Condition
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.6 .3 Section and Test Condition Se lection e tes sect n and test condition of the test to b e performed is selected from section d tes condition entry screen. Use the up and down key to access the screen as shown in Figure 11-6.
Page 144: Test Steps And Execution Times Summary
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.7 Test Steps and Execution Times Summary With the release of revision F and the accompanying test protocol handbook, the MIL-STD 704 has grown in scope considerably. Rather than duplicating all this information in this user manual, the user is referred to the MIL-STD 704 Specification documentation for test details on each specific est.
Page 145 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC102 Steady State Voltage and Frequency - Rev A Condition Duration (s) High Voltage high=118V, Fnom=400 Hz - High 1800 Vhigh=118V, Flow=380 Hz- High 1800 Vhigh=118V, Fhigh=420 Hz - High 1800 SAC 103 Tests Voltage Phase Difference tests do not apply for single-phase EUT’s.
Page 146: Figure 11-8: Required Sac-106 Test Setup
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 105 Tests – Revisions B, C, D SAC105 Frequency Modulation Rev B, C, D Condition Duration (s) Fmod F = 1 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = ±5 Hz 1800 Fmod F = 5 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = ±1.75 Hz 1800 Fmod F = 10 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = ±1.20 Hz...
Page 147 H9 = 2.29% H11 = 1.87% H13 = 1.06% H15 = 1.37% SAC 108 Tests SAC108 are DC offset tests and are not supported by the FCS Series AC Power sources. Contact California Instruments for DC Supply information. (sales@calinst.com California Instruments...
Page 148 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 109 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F SAC109 Normal Voltage Transients Rev B,C,D,E,F Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf <...
Page 149 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 110 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F SAC110 Normal Frequency Transients, Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) O ver Frequency 410 Hz, 10 sec, tr = 40 msec, tf = 40 msec...
Page 150 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 201 Tests – All Revisions SAC201 Power Interrupt, Rev A, B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Vnom 115V, 50 msec Vlow 108V, 50 msec Vhigh 118V, 50 msec Vnom 115V, 30 msec...
Page 151 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 301 Tests – Revisions C, E, F SAC301 Abnormal SS Limits Volt and Freq Rev C, E, F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom 115V, Flow 380 Hz 1800 Vnom 115V, Fhigh 420 Hz...
Page 152 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 302 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F SAC302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 180 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 180 msec, tf <...
Page 153 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 302 Tests – Revision A SAC302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev A Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 1450 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 1025 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr = 850 ms 160Vrms, 520 msec, tf <...
Page 154 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 303 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F SAC303 Abnormal Frequency Transients. Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Over Frequency 480 Hz, 0.5 cycle, tr = 160 msec, tf = 160 msec 480 Hz, 4.78 sec, tr = 160 msec, tf = 160 msec...
Page 155 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 401 Tests – Revision E, F SAC401 Emergency SS Limits Volt and Freq. Rev E, F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom 115V, Flow 393 Hz 1800 Vnom 115V, Fhigh 407 Hz...
Page 156 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SAC 501 Tests Starting operations are not applicable to AC Utilization Equipment. 601 Tests – Revision F only. SAC601 Power Failure - One Phase Condition Duration (s) 100 msec 500 msec 3 sec 7 sec SAC 602 Tests –...
Page 157 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.7.2 TAC Group Tests Three phase 400 Hz AC tests TAC 102 Tests - Revisions A, B, C, D, E, F TAC102 Steady State Voltage and Frequency - Rev A through F...
Page 158 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 105 Tests – Revision E, F TAC105 Frequency Modulation Rev E, F Condition Duration (s) Fmod F = 1 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = 4 Hz± 2 Hz 1800 Fmod F = 5 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = 4 Hz± 2 Hz 1800 Fmod F = 10 Hz/sec, Fmod Amp = 4 Hz±...
Page 159: Figure 11-9: Required Tac-106 Test Setup
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 106 Tests tage dist orti on spectrum test require the use of additio nal external equipment. In particu ar, a high bandwidth (100Khz) AC source, a high frequency coupling transformer and coup...
Page 160 H9 = 2.29% H11 = 1.87% H13 = 1.06% H15 = 1.37% TAC 108 Tests TAC108 are DC offset tests and are not supported by the FCS Series AC Power sources. Contact California Instruments for DC Supply information. (sales@calinst.com California Instruments...
Page 161 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 109 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F TAC109 Normal Voltage Transients Rev B,C,D,E,F Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf <...
Page 162 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 110 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F TAC110 Normal Frequency Transients, Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) O ver Frequency 410 Hz, 10 sec, tr = 40 msec, tf = 40 msec...
Page 163 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 201 Tests – All Revisions TAC201 Power Interrupt, Rev A, B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Vnom 115V, 50 msec Vlow 108V, 50 msec Vhigh 118V, 50 msec Vnom 115V, 30 msec...
Page 164 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 301 Tests – Revisions C, E, F TAC301 Abnormal SS Limits Volt and Freq Rev C, E, F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom 115V, Flow 380 Hz 1800 Vnom 115V, Fhigh 420 Hz...
Page 165 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 302 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F TAC302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 180 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 180 msec, tf <...
Page 166 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 302 Tests – Revision A TAC302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev A Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 140Vrms, 1450 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr < 1.25 ms 140Vrms, 1025 msec, tf < 1.25 ms, tr = 850 ms 160Vrms, 520 msec, tf <...
Page 167 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 303 Tests – Revisions B, C, D, E, F TAC303 Abnormal Frequency Transients. Rev B, C, D, E, F Condition Duration (s) Over Frequency 480 Hz, 0.5 cycle, tr = 160 msec, tf = 160 msec 480 Hz, 4.78 sec, tr = 160 msec, tf = 160 msec...
Page 168 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 401 Tests – Revision E, F TAC401 Emergency SS Limits Volt and Freq. Rev E, F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom 115V, Flow 393 Hz 1800 Vnom 115V, Fhigh 407 Hz...
Page 169 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TAC 501 Tests Starting operations are not applicable to AC Utilization Equipment. 601 Tests – Revision F only. TAC601 Power Failure - One Phase Condition Duration (s) 100 msec 500 msec 3 sec 7 sec TAC 602 Tests –...
Page 170 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.7.3 SVF Group Tests Three phase va riable frequency AC tests. Note: ariab le frequency test are part of revisi on F only. There are no equivalent in revision A through E.
Page 171 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF 103 Tests Voltage Phase Difference tests do not apply for single-phase EUT’s. SVF 104 Tests - Revision F SVF104 Voltage Modulation Rev F Condition Duration (s) Run at 400, Repeat at 360, 600 and 800 Hz Vmod F = 1.0 Hz, V = 0.375 Vrms...
Page 172: Figure 11-10: Required Svf-106 Test Setup
H9 = 1.53% H11 = 1.25% H13 = 1.06% H15 = 0.92% SVF 108 Tests SVF108 are DC offset tests and are not supported by the FCS Series AC Power sources. Contact California Instruments for DC Supply information. (sales@calinst.com California Instruments...
Page 173 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF 109 Tests – Revision F SVF109 Normal Voltage Transients Rev F Condition Duration (s) Run at 400, Repeat at 360, 600 and 800 Hz Over Voltage 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf < 0.5 cyc, tr < 0.5 cyc 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf <...
Page 174 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF 301 Tests – Revision F SVF301 Abnormal SS Limits Volt and Freq Rev F Condition Duration (s) Low Volt Vlow 100V, Fnom 400 Hz 1800 Vlow 100V, Flow 360 Hz 1800...
Page 175 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev F Condition Duration (s) then 85Vrms, ramp up, tr = 87 msec then 90Vrms, ramp up, tr = 253 msec then 95Vrms, ramp up, tr = 6.41 sec then 100Vrms, ramp up, tr >...
Page 176 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF 401 Tests – Revision F SVF401 Emergency SS Limits Volt and Freq. Rev F Condition Duration (s) Balanced Nominal Voltage Vnom, 360 Hz 1800 Vnom, 400 Hz 1800 Vnom, 600 Hz...
Page 177 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SVF 601 Tests – Revision F SVF601 Power Failure - One Phase Condition Duration (s) Run at 400, Repeat at 360, 600 and 800 Hz 100 msec 500 msec 3 sec 7 sec SVF 602 Tests –...
Page 178 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.7.4 TVF Group Tests ee p ase ariable frequency tests Note: ariab le frequency test are part of revisi on F only. There are no equivalent in revision A through E. TVF 102 Tests – Revision F...
Page 179 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF 103 Tests – Revision F TVF103 Voltage Phase Difference - Rev F Condition Duration (s) A = 0, B = 116, C = 240 1800 A = 0, B = 124, C = 240...
Page 180: Figure 11-11: Required Tvf-106 Test Setup
H9 = 1.53% H11 = 1.25% H13 = 1.06% H15 = 0.92% TVF 108 Tests TVF108 are DC offset tests and are not supported by the FCS Series AC Power sources. Contact California Instruments for DC Supply information. (sales@calinst.com California Instruments...
Page 181 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF 109 Tests – Revision F TVF109 Normal Voltage Transients Rev F Condition Duration (s) Run at 400, Repeat at 360, 600 and 800 Hz Over Voltage 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf < 0.5 cyc, tr < 0.5 cyc 140Vrms, 60 msec, tf <...
Page 182 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF 301 Tests – Revision F TVF301 Abnormal SS Limits Volt and Freq Rev F Condition Duration (s) Low Voltage Vlow 100V, Fnom 400 Hz 1800 Vlow 100V, Flow 360 Hz 1800...
Page 183 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF302 Abnormal Voltage Transients. Rev F Condition Duration (s) 45Vrms, 50 msec, tf < 0.5 cyc, tr = 11 ms then 55Vrms, ramp up, tr = 17 msec then 65Vrms, ramp up, tr = 31 msec...
Page 184 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF 401 Tests – Revision F TVF401 Emergency SS Limits Volt and Freq. Rev F Condition Duration (s) Balanced Nominal Voltage Vnom, 360 Hz 1800 Vnom, 400 Hz 1800 Vnom, 600 Hz...
Page 185 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II TVF 501 Tests Star ting ope ions are not applicable to AC Utilization Equipment. TVF 601 Tests – Revision F TVF601 Power Failure - One Phase – Rev F Condition Duration (s)
Page 186 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.7.5 SXF Group Tests Single phase 60 Hz AC tests Note: 0 Hz f requency tests are pa rt of revision F only. There are no equivalent t ests revision A through E.
Page 187: Figure 11-12: Required Sxf-106 Test Setup
H9 = 1.53% H11 = 1.25% H13 = 1.06% H15 = 0.92% SXF 108 Tests SXF108 are DC offset tests and are not supported by the FCS Series AC Power sources. Contact California Instruments for DC Supply information. (sales@calinst.com California Instruments...
Page 188 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SXF 109 Tests – Revision F SXF109 Normal Voltage Transients Rev F Condition Duration (s) Over Voltage 152Vrms, 0.5 cyc, tf < n/a, tr <na 130Vrms, 1.0 cyc, tf < 8.333 ms, tr < 8.333 ms 130Vrms, 1.0 cyc, tf <...
Page 189 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SXF 301 Tests – Revision F SXF301 Abnormal SS Limits Volt and Freq Rev F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom 115V, Flow 59.5 Hz 1800 Vnom 115V, Fhigh 60.5 Hz 1800...
Page 190 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II SXF 401 Tests – Revision F SXF401 Emergency SS Limits Volt and Freq. Rev F Condition Duration (s) Nominal Voltage Vnom=115V, Fnom=60 Hz - Nominal 1800 Vnom=115V, Flow=59.5 Hz - Nominal 1800 Vnom=115V, Fhigh=60.5 Hz - Nominal...
Page 191: Ms704 Operation Using The Lxgui Software
11.8 MS704 Operation Using the LxGui Software The LxGui supplied with the FCS Series II AC power sources can be used to operate the MS704 option. The LxGui detects the presence of this option and enables access to the relevant perating scre ens.
Page 192: Figure 11-13: Lxgui Ms704 Option Screen
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.8.2 LxGui MS704 Test Screen The –704F option interface screen is shown below. (Figure 11-13). Settings can be made through a series of tabbed dialogs in the center of the screen. Any EUT information can be entered at the bottom.
Page 193: Figure 11-14: Lxgui Ms704 Option Eut Performance Test Screen - Measurements
FCS Series II is limited to 48KHz in single-phase mode and 16 KHz in three-phase range. Harmoni c components that fall outside this ba ndwid th are not reported (value of 0.00 is...
Page 194 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II The EUT measurement data collected for the 101 EUT performance test is divided among four separate tabs that can be displayed by clicking on each tab at the top of the test window.
Page 195: Figure 11-15: Lxgui Ms704 Option Eut Performance Test Screen - Waveforms
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II the application subdirectory \Reports as a text file named MeasData_XXX_Hz.txt where XXX is either 360, 400, 600 or 800. Figure 11-15: LxGui MS704 Option EUT Performance Test Screen - Waveforms California Instruments...
Page 196 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.8.3.1 MS704 Current Harmonics Limits File The user can define relative limits for one or more current harmonics. If set, the LxGui will compare actual harmonic current components against the user defined limits and display pass or fail in the right hand column.
Page 197 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.8.4 LxGui MS704 Test Settings Screen Before running a Mil-Std 704 immunity test, the desired test revision and Power Group must be selected from the Test Settings tab. (See Figure 11-13) Note that not all power groups are available for all revisions of the Mil-Std 704.
Page 198 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 11.8.7 LxGui MS704 Observations Data Entry Observations of EUT behavior during th e test can be entered by the operator in the Observations tab. This information will be included in the test report. This is a free form text entr y f ld.
Page 199: Option -Abd: Airbus Abd0100.1.8 Test (Software)
-ABD option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. • Windows XP/2000 PC with RS232C, USB or National Instruments GPIB controller interface. California Instruments recommends the use of the GPIB interface for best performance. • LxGui Windows software revision 1.17 or higher. Provided on CI P /N CIC496 CD ROM or available for download from California Instruments’...
Page 200: Option -Amd: Airbus Amd24C Test (Software)
13. Option –AMD: Airbus AMD 24C T est (Soft ware) Use of this option requires the following: • FCS Series II AC power source. • -A D option. Options ins talle d are listed on unit’s erial tag. • Windows XP/2000 PC with RS232C, USB or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
Page 201: Option -B787: Boeing 787B3-0147 Test (Software)
-B787 option. Options installed are listed on unit’s s erial tag. • Windows XP/2000 PC with RS232C, USB or National Instruments GPIB controller interface. California Instruments recommends the use of the GPIB interface for best performance. • LxGui Windows software revision 1.15 or higher.
Page 202: Error Messages
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 15. Error Messages Any errors t hat occur during operation from either the front anel or the remote c ontrol interface will result in error messages. Error me ssages are displa yed on the LCD display. They are also stored in the error message queue from which they can be queried using the SYST:ERR? ry.
Page 203 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Number Message String Cause Remedy -168 "Block data not allowed" Block data w as sent. Check programming manual for correct command syntax -200 "Execution error" Command could not Command may be inconsistent with be executed mode of operation.
Page 204 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Number Message String Cause Remedy -300 "Devic e specific error" Hardware related Check hardware for proper operation. error -311 "Memory error" Waveform memory May be the result of incomplete user- checksum error.
Page 205 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Number Message String Cause Remedy "Voltage self test error, No. 3/C amplifier in Contact CI service department at output 3 Master source has no support@calinst.com output during Self- " RS-232 receiver mmunication Check RS232 port settings and cable.
Page 206 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Number Message String Cause Remedy - Reduce load or increase CL setting. ver load Output voltage is driven above oltage ki ck-back programmed voltage by external o output voltage influence (Load, voltage kickback, etc.)
Page 207: Table 15-1: Error Messages
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Number Message String Cause Remedy limit" user define d wave fundamental frequency programmed. ape is to o high and uld dama amplifier ou tput stage. "Amplifier fault" An amplifier failure. Determine which amplifier is at fault...
Page 208: Index
User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II 16. Index Option............115 ..............23 ABD option ..........201 ............12 Efficiency ..........19 Enter key............53 Acoustic Noise address error messages..........204 GPIB ............70 ............18 Ethernet IEEE............70 Airbus External Sync ..........27 DO160 ............. 119 ............22...
Page 209 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II Phase viewing angle ..........73 key............. 54 LCD display ........... 55 phase angle ..........60 LED..............105 ..........14 Phase Range LED indicators ..........105 ........... 12 Power Factor ............ 12 power on screens ......... 56 Line Current: ..........
Page 210 User Manual – Rev B FCS Series II ............18 Input Trigger ............20 Vibration ............18 input ...........20 viewing angle troubleshooting..........105 adjustment..........73 voltage drop cables...........31, 34 UP key............54 voltage rating ..........28 ..............18 baudrate setting......... 70 Setup ............48 .............19...

California Instruments FCS Series II User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Specifications

3 Unpacking and Installation

4 Front Panel Operation

5 Principle of Operation

6 Calibration

7 Service

8 Option -160: RTCA / DO-160D

9 Option -160: RTCA/DO-160 Rev E Tests (Software)

10 Option -704: MIL-STD 704 Rev D through F (MIL704 Mode)

11 Option -704F: MIL-STD 704 Rev a through F (MS704 Mode)

12 Option -ABD: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test (Software)

13 Option -AMD: Airbus AMD24C Test (Software)

14 Option -B787: Boeing 787B3-0147 Test (Software)

15 Error Messages

16 Index

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