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Ametek California Instruments Tahoe TA0022 User Manual (404 pages)
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Table of Contents
Contact Information
5
Important Safety Instructions
6
Safety Symbols
6
Product Return Procedure
7
Table of Contents
8
Introduction
29
Figure 1-1: Sequoia / Tahoe Series Front View
29
General Description
30
Key Benefits
30
Simple Operation
30
Configurations
30
Choice of Voltage Range
30
High Crest Factor
31
Remote Control
31
Hardware in the Loop
31
Testing Applications
31
Power Conditioning Equipment Testing
31
Grid Interactive Green Energy and Distributed Power Generation (Only for Sequoia Series)
31
Avionics and Shipboard Electronics Testing
31
Regulatory Compliance Testing
32
Electric Vehicle (EVSE, V2G) Testing (Only for Sequoia Series)
32
Manufacturing Line Testers
32
SEQUOIA Series Models
33
TAHOE Series Models
33
Specifications
35
Operating Modes
35
Source Mode
35
Figure 2-1: Energy Flow in Source Mode Operation
35
SINK - Grid Simulator Mode
36
SINK - Electronic Load Mode
36
Figure 2-2: Energy Flow in SINK Operating Mode
36
Output Electrical Characteristics - All Operating Modes
37
Figure 2-3: Energy Flow in Electronic Load Operating Mode
37
Output Electrical Characteristics- Source Mode
38
Output Electrical Characteristics- AC/DC SINK -Grid Simulator Mode
39
Output Electrical Characteristics- AC/DC SINK - Electronic Load Mode
40
Output Power and Current Ratings - Three Phase AC Modes
42
Output Power and Current Ratings - Three Phase AC, AC+DC Modes and DC Mode
43
Output Power and Current Ratings - Single Phase AC Mode
44
Output Power and Current Ratings - Single Phase DC and AC+DC Mode
45
Output Current Limit Characteristics - Constant Power Mode
45
SINK- Electronic Load Mode - RLC Programming Ranges- 3 Phase
46
Figure 2-4: Output Current Limit Characteristics - Constant Power Mode
46
Table 2-1: Resistance Range for Different Models- Three Phase -AC Mode
46
Table 2-2: Resistance Range for Different Models- Three Phase DC Mode
47
Table 2-3: Inductance Range for Different Models- Three Phase Mode
47
SINK- Electronic Load Mode - RLC Programming Ranges- Single Phase
48
Table 2-4: Capacitance Range for Different Models- Three Phase Mode
48
Table 2-5: Resistance Range for Different Models- Single Phase -AC Mode
48
Table 2-6: Resistance Range for Different Models - Single Phase - DC Mode
49
Table 2-7: Inductance Range for Different Models - Single Phase AC-Mode
49
Table 2-8: Capacitance Range for Different Models- Single Phase AC-Mode
50
AC Input Specifications
51
AC Output Measurements
53
Harmonics Measurements
54
DC Output Measurements
55
Operational Characteristics
56
Additional AC Only Output Range Hardware Options
58
Additional Hardware Options
58
Hardware Options
59
SINK Option
60
Frequency Options
60
Clock and Lock Mode Option
61
Analog/Digital Signal Characteristics
61
Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics
63
Front Panel Controls/Indicators
64
Rear Panel Connectors
64
Protection Function Characteristics
66
Environmental Specifications
66
Regulatory Agency Compliance
67
Mechanical Specifications
67
Firmware/Software Options
69
XVC444 Option Specifications
69
Table 2-9: Common Output Electrical Specifications for XVC444V Option
69
Table 2-10: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC444 Option -Three Phase
70
XVC555 Option Specifications
71
Table 2-11: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC444 Option - Single Phase
71
Table 2-12: Common Output Electrical Specifications for XVC555 Option
72
Table 2-13: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC555 Option-Three Phase
72
XVC666 Option Specifications
73
Table 2-14: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC555 Option-Single Phase
73
Table 2-15: Common Output Electrical Specifications for XVC666 Option
73
Table 2-16: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC666 Option-Three Phase
74
XVC721 Option Specifications
75
Table 2-17: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC666 Option-Single Phase
75
Table 2-18: Common Output Electrical Specifications for XVC721 Option
75
Table 2-19: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC721 Option -Three Phase
76
Table 2-20: Phase Output Current and Power Specifications for XVC721 Option- Single Phase
76
HF Option Specifications
77
Figure 2-5: Output Current Limit Characteristics -XVC Option
77
EHF Option Specifications
78
Figure 2-6: Output Voltage Limit Characteristics -HF Option
78
Figure 2-7: Output Voltage Limit Characteristics - EHF Option
79
Unpacking and Installation
81
Unpacking
81
Contents of Shipment
81
Power Requirements
81
Figure 3-1: the Sequoia / Tahoe Power Sources
82
Mechanical Installation
83
Outline Drawings
83
Rear Panel Protective Covers
83
Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Output Sense Protective Cover Installation
83
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel Input/Output Protective Cover Installation -For SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
84
Figure 3-4: Rear Panel Input/Output Protective Cover Installation - SQ/TA 0090
84
Overall Dimensions for Installation
85
Figure 3-5: Overall Dimension Drawing of Standalone Model - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
85
Figure 3-6: Overall Dimension Drawing of Standalone Model - SQ/TA 0090
86
Figure 3-7: Overall Dimension Drawing of Standalone Model - SQ/TA 0090 with Chill Door Option
87
Figure 3-8: Air Inlet and Air Outlet Location and Rare View Drawings for
88
AC Input Connections and Wiring
89
AC Input Overcurrent Protection
89
Figure 3-9: Overall Dimension Drawing of Standalone Model - SQ/TA 0015
89
Figure 3-10: Location of AC Input Block and Chassis Ground Connection
91
Figure 3-11: Location of AC Input Block and Chassis Ground Connection - SQ/TA 0090
92
Table 3-1: AC Input Connector Pinout and Safety-Ground, for 3-Wire Plus Ground Input Connector
92
Table 3-2: AC Input Connector Type - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
93
Table 3-3: AC Input Connector Type - for SQ0090/TA0090 Output Power Models
93
Figure 3-12: AC Input Connection Diagram - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
95
Figure 3-13: AC Input Connection Diagram - SQ/TA 0090
96
Table 3-4: Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each Sequoia / Tahoe Cabinet
97
AC ON/OFF Push Button
98
Figure 3-14: Power ON/OFF Push Button
98
Table 3-5: Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop
98
Output Connections
99
Output Wiring
99
Figure 3-15: External Sense Connector
100
Table 3-6: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes for each Sequoia / Tahoe Cabinet
101
Output Terminal Blocks
102
Table 3-7: Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop
102
Table 3-8: Output Terminal Connections - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045
102
Figure 3-16: Location of Output Terminals - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
103
Table 3-9: Output Terminal Connections - for SQ/TA 0090
103
Figure 3-17: AC Output Connector Locations SQ/TA 0090
104
Table 3-10: AC/DC Three Phase Output Connector Pinout
104
Table 3-11: AC/DC Three-Phase Output Connector Type - for SQ0022
104
Table 3-12: AC/DC Three Phase - SQ0090
105
Table 3-13: AC/DC Single Phase Output Connector Pinout - SQ22
105
Table 3-14: AC/DC Single Phase Output Connector Type - SQ22
105
Table 3-15: Two Pole Neutral Terminal Connector Pinout - for SQ90
105
Single Phase Mode Output Wiring Diagram
106
Table 3-16: Two Pole Neutral Terminal Connector Type - SQ090
106
Figure 3-18: Single Phase Output Wiring - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
107
Figure 3-19: Single Phase Output Wiring - SQ/TA 0090
108
Three Phase Mode Output Wiring Diagram
109
Figure 3-20: Three Phase Output Wiring - for SQ/TA 0022, 0030, 0045 Output Power Models
109
Figure 3-21: Three Phase Output Wiring- SQ/TA 0090
110
Connectors - Rear Panel
111
System Interface
111
Figure 3-22: Rear Panel Connectors
111
Figure 3-23: External Leader/Follower System Interface Connectors
111
BNC Connectors
112
Table 3-17: External Leader/Follower System Interface Connector Type
112
Table 3-18: External Leader/Follower System Interface Characteristics
112
Table 3-19: BNC Connectors
112
External I/O Control Signal Connector
113
Figure 3-24: External Input/Output Control Connector
113
Table 3-20: Trigger Output Function
113
Table 3-21: External Input/Output Control Connector Type
113
Table 3-22: External Input/Output Control Functions
114
Table 3-23: External Input/ Output Control Connector Pinout
115
External Analog Control Signal Connector
116
Figure 3-25: External Analog Control Connector
116
Table 3-24: External Analog Control Connector Type
116
Table 3-25: External Analog Control Functions
117
Table 3-26: Analog Interface Connector
117
System Relay
118
Multiple Chassis System Configurations
118
Figure 3-26: FOLLOWER and ESTOP Interconnect at the Rear Panel
118
Table 3-27: Leader Select and Emergency Stop Switch
118
Figure 3-27: Front Panel of the Follower Unit
119
Figure 3-28: ESTOP Configuration for Parallel Mode Operation
120
Figure 3-29: Connections for 3-Phase Parallel Group between Two Chassis
121
Figure 3-30: Connections for 3-Phase Parallel Group between Two Chassis - SQ/TA 0090
122
Figure 3-31: Connections for 3-Phase Parallel Group between Three Chassis
123
Figure 3-32: : Connections for 3-Phase Leader/Auxiliary Multi-Phase Group
124
Figure 3-33: Connections for 3-Phase Leader/Auxiliary Multi-Phase Group - SQ/TA 0090
125
External Sense Connector
126
RS-232C Serial Interface
126
Figure 3-34: RS-232C Interface Connector
126
Table 3-28: External Sense Connector
126
Table 3-29: RS-232C Interface Connector Type
126
USB Interface
127
Figure 3-35: USB Type - B Interface Connector
127
Table 3-30: RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout
127
Table 3-31: USB Interface Connector Type
127
Table 3-32: USB Interface Connector Pinout
127
LAN Interface
128
GPIB Interface (Optional)
128
Figure 3-36: LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector
128
Table 3-33: LAN Interface Connector Type
128
Table 3-34: LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector Pinout
128
Figure 3-37: GPIB Interface Connector
129
Table 3-35: GPIB Interface Connector Type
129
Table 3-36: GPIB Interface Connector Pinout
129
Clock and Lock Connectors (Optional)
130
Figure 3-38: External Clock/Lock Interface Connectors (Option)
130
Figure 3-39: Location of the Lock Connector on the Sequoia/Tahoe Rear Panel and Its Connection to the External DC Power Supply
130
Table 3-37: External Clock/Lock Interface Characteristics (Option)
131
Figure 3-40: Functional Test Setup
132
Operation
133
Operating Modes
133
Source Mode
133
Figure 4-1: Source Mode
133
Basic Output Programming
134
Basic Functional Test (Source Mode)
134
Grid Simulator Mode
135
Figure 4-2: Grid Simulator Mode
136
Electronic Load Mode
138
Figure 4-3: Electronic Load Mode
139
External I/O Control Signal Connector
145
Figure 4-4: External Input/Output Control Connector
146
Table 4-1: External Input/ Output Control Connector Pinout
146
External Synchronization
147
Remote Inhibit
147
Figure 4-5: Synchronization Signal Pinout Diagram
147
Trigger in Function
148
Summary Fault Signal
148
Figure 4-6: Remote Inhibit Pinout Diagram
148
Figure 4-7: Trigger in Pinout Diagram
148
Output ON/OFF Status
149
Figure 4-8: Summary Fault Pinout Diagram
149
Figure 4-9: Output On/Off Status Pin-Out Diagram
150
External Analog Modulation of Output Voltage (Source and Grid-Simulator MODE)
151
Figure 4-10: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout Diagram for Phase a
151
Figure 4-11: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout Diagram for Phase B
151
External Analog Control Signal Connector
152
Figure 4-12: Modulation Reference Signal Pinout Diagram for Phase C
152
Figure 4-13: External Analog Control Signal Connector
152
External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Waveform (Source and Grid-Simulator Mode)1 2
153
Table 4-2: External Analog Control Signal Connector Pinout
153
Figure 4-14: External Analog Programming - Reference AC Waveform for Phase a
154
Figure 4-15: External Analog Programming - Reference AC Waveform for Phase B
154
Figure 4-16: External Analog Programming - Reference AC Waveform for Phase C
154
External Analog Programming of Output Voltage Amplitude (Source and Grid-Simulator Mode)1 2
155
Figure 4-17: External Analog Programming - Reference DC Source for Phase a
155
External Analog Programming of Output Current Amplitude (Electronic Load - Current Programming Mode)
156
Figure 4-18: External Analog Programming - Reference DC Source for Phase B
156
Figure 4-19: External Analog Programming - Reference DC Source for Phase C
156
Output Voltage Monitor (VMON)
157
Figure 4-20: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase a
157
Figure 4-21: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase B
158
Figure 4-22: Output Voltage Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase C
158
Output Current Monitor (IMON)
159
Figure 4-23: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase a
159
Figure 4-24: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase B
160
Figure 4-25: Output Current Monitor Pinout Diagram for Phase C
160
Front Panel Operation
161
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
161
Figure 5-1: Front Panel
161
Front Panel Display Navigation
162
Selecting Output Characteristics and Adjusting Parameters
162
Table 5-1: Front Panel Controls and Indicators, Enhanced Models
162
Front Panel Touch-Screen Display
164
Figure 5-2: Banner Screen
165
Figure 5-3: HOME Screen
165
Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad
166
Figure 5-4: DASHBOARD Screen Menu with Voltage Selection-Field Active
166
Figure 5-5: Menu with Only Phase-A Selected
166
Rotary Encoder
167
Figure 5-6: Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad
167
Figure 5-7: Rotary Encoder
167
Figure 5-8: Output Program Menu
168
Front Panel Display Top-Level Menu
169
Figure 5-9: Highlighted Voltage Selection Field with Value Window
169
Operating Mode Screen
170
Figure 5-10: Operation Mode Screen
170
Table 5-2: HOME Screen Menu Content
170
Figure 5-11: Source Mode
171
Figure 5-12: Grid Simulator Mode
171
Figure 5-13: Electronic Load - Current Programming
172
Figure 5-14: Electronic Load - Power Programming
172
Figure 5-15: Electronic Load Mode - RLC Programming
172
Home Screen Top-Level Menu - (Source Mode)
173
Banner Screen
173
HOME Screen
173
Figure 5-16: Banner Screen for Source Mode - SEQUOIA
173
Figure 5-17: Banner Screen - TAHOE Series
173
Figure 5-18: HOME Screen for Source Mode - SEQUOIA
173
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu
174
Figure 5-19: HOME Screen - TAHOE Series
174
Figure 5-20: DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu for Source Mode
175
Real-Time Parameter Adjustment
176
Output Program Screen
176
Figure 5-21: Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment
176
Figure 5-22: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu
177
Figure 5-23: Voltage Settings
177
Figure 5-24: Frequency Settings
178
Figure 5-25: Current Limit Settings
178
Transients Screen
179
Figure 5-26: Phase Settings
179
Figure 5-27: Clear Fault Setting
179
Figure 5-28: TRANSIENTS Screen Top-Level Menu
180
Figure 5-29: Transients Settings in AC and AC+DC Mode
180
Figure 5-30: Transients Settings in DC Mode
181
Figure 5-31: SETTINGS Screen, TRIGGER Sub-Menu
182
Figure 5-32: Menu, with Empty Buffer
183
Figure 5-33: LIST Menu, with Transient List Entry
183
Figure 5-34: LIST Menu, ADD Sub-Menu
184
Figure 5-35: Voltage Drop Settings
185
Figure 5-36: Voltage Sweep/Step Settings
185
Figure 5-37: Voltage Surge/Sag Settings
185
Figure 5-38: Frequency Sweep/Step Settings
186
Figure 5-39: Frequency Surge/Sag Settings
186
Figure 5-40: Volt/Freq Sweep/Step Settings
187
Figure 5-41: Volt/Freq Surge/Sag Settings
187
Figure 5-43: Volt/Freq Delay Settings - AC Mode
188
Figure 5-42: Volt/Freq Delay Settings - DC Mode
188
Figure 5-44: LIST Menu, VOLTAGE DROP Sub-Menu
189
Figure 5-45: LIST Menu, VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu
190
Figure 5-46: LIST Menu, VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu
191
Figure 5-47: LIST Menu, FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu
192
Figure 5-48: LIST Menu, FREQUENCY SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu
193
Figure 5-49: LIST Menu, VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu
194
Figure 5-50: LIST Menu, VOLT/FREQ SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu
195
DELAY Sub-Menu
196
Figure 5-51: LIST Menu, DELAY Sub-Menu
197
Figure 5-52: RUN Menu
198
Configuration Screen
199
Figure 5-53: CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu
199
Figure 5-54: Voltage Protection Settings
200
Figure 5-55: Phase Number Settings
200
Mode Setting
201
Figure 5-56: Waveform Settings
201
Figure 5-57: Range Settings
201
Figure 5-58: Mode Settings
202
Figure 5-59: Regulation Settings
202
Figure 5-60: DC Offset Settings
204
Figure 5-61: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu
204
Figure 5-62: PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu
205
Figure 5-63: User Frequency Limit Settings
205
Figure 5-64: User Voltage Limit Settings
205
Figure 5-65: User Current Limit Settings
206
Figure 5-66: CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu-1/2
207
Figure 5-67: PONS Voltage Settings
207
Figure 5-68: : PONS OVP Settings
208
Figure 5-69: PONS Mode Settings
208
Figure 5-70: PONS Range Settings
208
Figure 5-71: PONS Current Settings
209
Figure 5-72: PONS Frequency Settings
209
Figure 5-73: PONS Phase Settings
210
Figure 5-74: PONS Regulation Settings
210
Figure 5-75: PONS Output Settings
211
Figure 5-76: PONS Voltage Sense Settings
211
Figure 5-77: PONS Clock Config Settings
212
Figure 5-78: PONS Waveform Settings
213
Figure 5-79: PONS ALC Settings
213
Clock Mode
214
Figure 5-80: PONS Reference Settings
214
Figure 5-81: PONS Phase Number Settings
214
Default Screen
215
Figure 5-82: Clock Mode Settings
215
Figure 5-83: Output Sense Settings
215
HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (Grid Simulator Mode)
216
Banner Screen
216
HOME Screen
216
Figure 5-84: Default Screen Settings
216
Figure 5-85: Banner Screen for Grid Simulator Mode
216
Figure 5-86: HOME Screen for Grid Simulator Mode
216
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu
217
Figure 5-87: DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu
217
Real-Time Parameter Adjustment
218
Output Program Screen
218
Figure 5-88: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu
219
Figure 5-89: Voltage Settings
219
Figure 5-90: Frequency Settings
220
Figure 5-91: Source Current Settings
220
Figure 5-92: Phase Settings
221
Figure 5-93: Regenerative Current Settings
221
Figure 5-94: Clear Fault Settings
221
Transients Screen
222
Configuration Screen
222
Figure 5-95: CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu
222
Voltage Protection
223
Figure 5-96: Regenerative Control Settings
223
Figure 5-97: OVP Settings
224
Figure 5-98: Phase Number Settings
224
Figure 5-99: Waveform Settings
225
Figure 5-100: Range Settings
225
Figure 5-101: Mode Settings
226
Figure 5-102: Regulation Settings
226
Figure 5-103: Offset Settings
228
Figure 5-104: PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu
228
Figure 5-105: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu
228
Figure 5-106: User Frequency Limit Settings
229
Figure 5-107: User Voltage Limit Settings
229
Figure 5-108: User Current Limit Settings
230
Figure 5-109: CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu-1/2
231
Figure 5-110: PONS Voltage Settings
231
Figure 5-111: PONS OVP Settings
232
Figure 5-112: PONS Mode Settings
232
Figure 5-113: PONS Range Settings
232
Figure 5-114: PONS Current Settings
233
Figure 5-115: PONS Frequency Settings
233
Figure 5-116: PONS Phase Settings
233
Figure 5-117: PONS Regulation Menu
234
Figure 5-118: PONS Output Settings
234
Figure 5-119: PONS Voltage Sense Settings
235
Figure 5-120: PONS Clock Config Settings
235
Figure 5-121: PONS Waveform Settings
236
Figure 5-122: PONS ALC Settings
236
Figure 5-123: Reference Settings
237
Figure 5-124: PONS Phase Number Settings
237
Default Screen
238
Figure 5-125: Clock Mode Settings
238
Figure 5-126: Output Sense Settings
238
HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (Electronic Load Current Programming Mode)
239
Banner Screen
239
Figure 5-127: Default Screen Settings
239
Figure 5-128: Banner Screen for Electronic Load Current Programming Mode
239
HOME Screen
240
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu
240
Figure 5-129: Screen for Electronic Load -Current Programming Mode
240
Figure 5-130: DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu
241
Real-Time Parameter Adjustment
242
Figure 5-131: Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment
242
Output Program Screen
243
Figure 5-132: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu
243
Phase Shift
243
Figure 5-133: Current Limit Settings
243
Figure 5-134: Phase Shift Settings
244
Figure 5-135: Power Factor Settings
244
Figure 5-136: Clear Fault Settings
244
Current Transients Screen
245
Figure 5-137: LIST Menu, with Empty Buffer
245
Figure 5-138: Menu, with Transient List Entry
245
Figure 5-139: LIST Menu, ADD Sub-Menu
246
Figure 5-140: Current Drop Settings
246
Figure 5-141: Current Sweep/Step Settings
247
Figure 5-142: Current Surge/Sag Settings
247
Figure 5-143: Current Delay Settings
248
Figure 5-144: LIST Menu, CURRENT DROP Sub-Menu
248
Figure 5-145: LIST Menu, CURRENT SWEEP/STEP Sub-Menu
249
Figure 5-146: LIST Menu, CURRENT SURGE/SAG Sub-Menu
250
Figure 5-147: RUN Menu
252
Configuration Screen
253
Figure 5-148: CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu
253
Figure 5-149: Sync Settings
253
Voltage Protection
254
Figure 5-150: OVP Settings
254
Figure 5-151: Phase Number Settings
254
Figure 5-152: Waveform Settings
255
Figure 5-153: Range Settings
255
Figure 5-154: Mode Settings
256
Figure 5-155: ALC Settings
256
Figure 5-157: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu
257
Figure 5-156: PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu
257
Figure 5-158: User Current Limit Settings
257
Figure 5-159: Current Program Settings
258
Figure 5-160: Default Screen Settings
258
Figure 5-161: CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu
259
Figure 5-162: PONS OVP Settings
259
Figure 5-163: PONS Mode Settings
260
Figure 5-164: PONS Range Settings
260
Figure 5-165: PONS Current Settings
260
Figure 5-166: PONS Phase Shift Settings
261
Figure 5-167: PONS Power Factor Settings
261
Figure 5-168: PONS Sync Settings
261
Figure 5-169: PONS Waveform Settings
262
Figure 5-170: PONS ALC Settings
262
Figure 5-171: PONS Reference Settings
262
Figure 5-172: PONS Phase Number Settings
263
Figure 5-173: PONS Current Program Settings
263
HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (Electronic Load Power Programming Mode)
264
Banner Screen
264
HOME Screen
264
Figure 5-174: Banner Screen for Electronic Load - Power Programming
264
Figure 5-175: HOME Screen for Electronic Load - Power Programming Mode
264
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu
265
Figure 5-176: DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu
265
Real-Time Parameter Adjustment
266
Figure 5-177: Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment
266
Output Program Screen
267
Figure 5-178: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu
267
Figure 5-179: Active Power Settings
267
Configuration Screen
268
Figure 5-180: Reactive Power Settings
268
Figure 5-181: Clear Fault Settings
268
Figure 5-182: CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu
269
Voltage Protection
269
Figure 5-183: Sync Settings
269
Figure 5-184: OVP Settings
270
Figure 5-185: Phase Number Settings
270
Figure 5-186: Waveform Settings
271
Figure 5-187: Range Settings
271
Figure 5-188: Mode Settings
272
Figure 5-189: ALC Settings
272
Figure 5-190: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu
273
Figure 5-191: PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu
273
Figure 5-192: User Current Limit Settings
273
Figure 5-193: Default Screen Settings
274
Figure 5-194: CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu
274
Figure 5-195: PONS OVP Settings
275
Figure 5-196: PONS Mode Settings
275
Figure 5-197: PONS Range Settings
276
Figure 5-198: PONS Active Power Settings
276
Figure 5-199: PONS Reactive Power Settings
276
Figure 5-200: PONS Sync Settings
277
Figure 5-201: PONS Waveform Settings
277
Figure 5-202: PONS ALC Settings
278
Figure 5-203: PONS Phase Number Settings
278
HOME Screen Top-Level Menu - (Electronic Load RLC Programming Mode)
279
Banner Screen
279
Home Screen
279
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu
279
Figure 5-204: Banner Screen for Electronic Load - RLC Programming Mode
279
Figure 5-205: HOME Screen for Electronic Load - RLC Programming Mode
279
Figure 5-206: DASHBOARD Screen Top-Level Menu
280
Figure 5-207: Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad - RLC
281
Figure 5-208: Apply Button Enabled When There Is a Configuration Change
281
Output Program Screen
282
Figure 5-209: Apply Button Disabled When There Is no Change in R, L, or
282
Figure 5-210: OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu
283
Figure 5-211: RLC Settings
283
Configuration Screen
284
Figure 5-212: Clear Fault Settings
284
Figure 5-213: CONFIGURATION Screen Top-Level Menu
284
Figure 5-214: Sync Settings
285
Figure 5-215: OVP Settings
285
Figure 5-216: Phase Number Settings
285
Figure 5-217: Waveform Settings - AC Mode
286
Figure 5-218: Range Settings
287
Figure 5-219: Mode Settings
287
Figure 5-220: ALC Settings
288
Figure 5-221: PROFILES Menu, NAME Sub-Menu
288
Figure 5-222: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Sub-Menu
288
Figure 5-223: User Current Limit Settings
289
Figure 5-224: Default Screen Settings
289
Figure 5-225: CONFIGURATION Menu, PONS Menu
290
Figure 5-226: PONS OVP Settings
290
Figure 5-227: PONS Mode Settings
291
Figure 5-228: PONS Range Settings
291
Figure 5-229: PONS Resistance Settings
291
Figure 5-230: PONS Inductance Settings
292
Figure 5-231: PONS Capacitance Settings
292
Figure 5-232: PONS Sync Settings
292
Figure 5-233: PONS Waveform Settings
293
Figure 5-234: PONS ALC Settings
293
Measurements Screen
294
Figure 5-235: PONS Phase Number Settings
294
Figure 5-236: MEASUREMENTS Screen Top-Level Menu
294
Figure 5-237: Voltage Measurements
295
Figure 5-238: Frequency Measurements
295
Figure 5-239: Power Measurements - Source, Grid Simulator, Electronic Load - RMS Current and Electronic Load RLC Programming Mode
296
Figure 5-240: Power Measurements - Electronic Load -Power Programming Mode
296
Figure 5-241: Current Measurements
297
Figure 5-242: Phase Measurements
297
Figure 5-243: Power Factor Measurements
297
Current Thd
298
Figure 5-244: Cress Factor Measurements
298
Figure 5-245: Watt Hour Measurements
298
Figure 5-246: Current THD Measurements
299
Figure 5-247: Voltage THD Measurements
299
Figure 5-248: HARMONICS Menu
300
Figure 5-249: HARMONICS Menu, Table View
301
Control Interface Screen
302
Figure 5-250: HARMONICS Menu, Bar Graph View
302
Figure 5-251: CONTROL INTERFACE Screen
303
Figure 5-252: CONTROL INTERFACE Screen for Electronic Load-Power and Parallel RLC Programming
303
Figure 5-253: CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, ANALOG Sub- Menu
304
Figure 5-254: ANALOG Sub-Menu for Electronic Load-Current Programming Mode
304
Figure 5-255: CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, RS232 Sub-Menu
305
Figure 5-256: CONTROL INTERFACE Menu, GPIB
305
Figure 5-257: CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN Menu
306
Figure 5-258: LAN Settings
306
Figure 5-259: CONTROL INTERFACE, LAN CONFIGURE Sub-Menu
306
Lan Config
307
Figure 5-260: IP Address
307
Figure 5-261: Subnet Mask
307
Figure 5-262: LAN Configuration
308
Figure 5-263: Gateway Address
308
Figure 5-264: Port
308
Remote Inhibit
309
Figure 5-265: MAC Address
309
Figure 5-266: Host Name
309
Figure 5-267: Restore Default
309
System Settings Screen
310
Figure 5-268: CONTROL INTERFACE REMOTE INHIBIT Menu
310
Figure 5-269: Ambient Status LED Setting Screen
310
Figure 5-270: SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen
311
Figure 5-271: Model and Firmware Version for TAHOE Series
311
Figure 5-272: Model and Firmware Version Screen for Source Mode
312
Figure 5-273: Model and Firmware Version Screen for Grid Simulator
312
Figure 5-274: Model and Firmware Version Screen for Electronic Load - Current Programming Mode
312
Figure 5-275: Model and Firmware Version Screen for Electronic Load - Power Programming Mode
313
Figure 5-276: Model and Firmware Version Screen for Electronic Load - RLC Programming Mode
313
Figure 5-277: Options Screen
313
Figure 5-278: Options Screen
314
Figure 5-279: Language Screen
314
Figure 5-280: Hardware Limits Screen
314
Warning/Fault Screen
315
Figure 5-281: LCD Settings
315
Figure 5-282: Calibration Screen
315
Figure 5-283: Warning Fault Screen
316
Waveform Management
317
Standard Waveforms
317
Creating Custom Waveforms
317
Viewing Custom Waveforms on the Display
317
RMS Amplitude Restrictions
318
Frequency Response Restrictions
318
Figure 6-1: HARMONICS Screen, Waveform Information
318
Transient List Waveforms
319
Standard Measurements
321
Parameter Measurements
321
Table 7-1: MEASUREMENTS Screen Parameters
321
Accuracy Considerations
322
Advanced Measurements
322
Harmonic Analysis
322
Acquiring FFT Data
322
Table 7-2: MEASUREMENTS Parameter Value Derivation
322
Analyzing FFT Data
323
Figure 7-1: HARMONICS Menu
323
Triggering Measurements
324
Trigger Mode
324
Figure 7-2: FFT Data in Tabular Format
324
Figure 7-3: FFT Data in Bar Graph Format
324
Trigger Source
325
Figure 7-4: HARMONICS Menu, Triggering
325
Trigger Delay
326
Figure 7-5: Post-Trigger (Positive Delay)
326
Figure 7-6: Pre-Trigger (Negative Delay)
327
Transient Programming
329
Voltage Transient Programming
329
Using Transient Modes
329
Figure 8-1: Pulse Transients
330
Figure 8-2: Pulse Transients
331
Figure 8-3: List Transients
332
Figure 8-4: Transients Screen Top-Level Menu
332
Figure 8-5: Transients Settings Screen
333
Figure 8-6: Settings Screen - Trigger Sub-Menu
333
Figure 8-7: List Menu with Empty Buffer
333
Figure 8-8: AC Mode Transients Type Selection for Source and Grid-Simulator Operating Modes
334
Figure 8-9: DC Mode Transients Type Selection for Source and Grid-Simulator Operating Modes
334
Figure 8-10: List Menu, Voltage Surge/Sag Settings Sub-Menu
335
Programming Slew Rates
336
Switching Waveforms in Transient Lists
336
Figure 8-11: RUN Menu
336
Figure 8-12: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List Transient Execution
336
Saving Transient List Programs
337
Figure 8-13: RUN Menu: Start and Abort Fields
337
Current Transient Programming
338
Using Transient Modes
338
Figure 8-14: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Selection
338
Figure 8-15: Output Transient Modes
339
Figure 8-16: Pulse Transients - Current
340
Figure 8-17: List Transients
341
Figure 8-18: Transients Screen Top-Level Menu
341
Figure 8-19: Transients Settings Screen
342
Figure 8-20: Settings Screen - Trigger Sub-Menu
342
Figure 8-21: List Menu with Empty Buffer
342
Figure 8-22: Current Transients Type Selection for Electronic Load - Current Programming Mode
343
Figure 8-23: Current Surge/Sag Settings
343
Programming Slew Rates
344
Switching Waveforms in Transient Lists
344
Figure 8-24: RUN Menu
344
Figure 8-25: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List Transient Execution
345
Figure 8-26: RUN Menu: Start and Abort Fields
345
Saving Transient List Programs
346
Figure 8-27: CONFIGURATION Menu, PROFILES Selection
346
Options
347
Introduction
347
Option -411: IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions
347
General
347
Standard Revisions and EUT Classes
347
Initial Setup
347
Phase Selection
347
Table 9-1: Phase Mapping
348
Test Types
349
Table 9-2: IEC 61000-3-34 Table C.2
349
Using the Virtual-Panel GUI-Windows Program for IEC 61000-4-11 Tests
350
Figure 9-1: Virtual-Panel GUI-Windows Program for IEC 61000-4-11 Tests
350
Option -413: IEC 61000-4-13 Interharmonics Test
351
General
351
Initial Setup
351
Test Types
351
Figure 9-2: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 and Class 2
352
Figure 9-3: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3
353
Using the Virtual-Panel GUI-Windows Program for IEC 61000-4-13 Tests
354
Figure 9-4: Virtual-Panel GUI-Windows Program for IEC 61000-4-13 Tests
354
10. Calibration
355
Calibration Equipment
355
Source Mode Calibration Procedures
355
Preparation for Calibration
355
Table 10-1: Calibration Equipment
355
10.2.2 Output Voltage DC Zero Alignment, AC-Mode
356
10.2.3 Output Voltage AC Zero Alignment, AC-Mode
357
Output Voltage DC Zero Alignment, DC-Mode
357
Source Mode: ADC AC VOLT Offset Calibration
358
ADC AC CURR Offset Calibration
358
Output Voltage Gain Initial Alignment, AC-Mode, and DC-Mode
359
Output Voltage Measurement AC Gain Alignment, AC-Mode
360
Output Voltage Measurement DC-Positive Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
360
Output Voltage Measurement DC-Negative Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
361
Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode
362
Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Gain Alignment, AC-Mode
363
Output Current Measurement AC Low-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode
363
Output Current Measurement AC High-Range Offset Alignment, AC-Mode
364
Inter-Harmonics Board Calibration (IEC413 Option Only)
364
Source Mode: ADC DC VOLT Offset Calibration
365
Output Current Measurement DC-Positive Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
365
Output Current Measurement DC-Positive High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
366
Output Current Measurement DC-Negative Low-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
367
Output Current Measurement DC-Negative High-Range Gain Alignment, DC-Mode
367
Output Current Measurement Low-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode
368
Output Current Measurement High-Range Offset Alignment, DC-Mode
369
Output Phase-A Alignment, Output Relative to External SYNC
369
Output Phase-A Alignment, Auxiliary Unit Relative to Leader Unit (LKS Option Only)
370
Output Phase-B and Phase-C Alignment Relative to Phase-A
371
10.2.26 Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Waveform/Amplitude
372
Source Mode: External Signal Input Calibration
373
Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, DC Output
374
Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Voltage Amplitude, AC Output
375
Alignment of Output Voltage Monitor, DC Output
377
Alignment of Output Voltage Monitor, AC Output
378
Alignment of Output Current Monitor, DC Output
379
Alignment of Output Current Monitor, AC Output
380
Electronic-LOAD Mode Calibration Procedures
383
Preparation for Calibration
383
Procedure for Three-Phase AC Synchronization
383
Sync:start
384
Figure 10-1: Dashboard Screen-Electronic Load
384
Procedure for DC Synchronization
384
AC Function DC Current Zero Alignment, AC-Mode
384
AC Function AC Current Zero Alignment, AC-Mode
385
DC Function DC Current Zero Alignment, DC-Mode
385
Current Gain Initial Alignment, AC-Mode, and DC-Mode
386
Phase Shift Calibration
387
Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Current Amplitude, DC Output
388
Alignment of External Programming Signal for Output Current Amplitude, AC Output
389
11. Error and Status Messages
391
Table 11-1: Error and Status Messages
395
12. Service
397
Cleaning
397
Basic Troubleshooting Common for All the Operating Modes
397
FAULT LED Is on
397
No Output and Front Panel Display/Leds Are off
397
No Output and Front Panel Display/Leds Are on
397
Setting of AC/DC Mode or Voltage Range Is Not Accepted
398
Parallel Group Faults When Leader Output Switch Is Turned on
398
Basic Troubleshooting in Source and Grid Simulator Modes
398
FAULT LED Is on
398
Excessive Output Voltage
399
Poor Output Voltage Regulation
399
Distorted Output
399
Unit Shuts down after Short Interval
399
Basic Troubleshooting in Electronic Load Mode
399
Over Voltage Fault
400
Sync Settings Error
400
Distorted Output Current
400
Over Current Fault in the UUT
400
Acronyms
401
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