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BPS Series AC Power Source User Manual

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2. Input ond Output Feec throughs and Strain reliefs 9 P Figure 4 4 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 Rear Panel External Sense connector location BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 41 Programmable Power 4 6 Output Connections 4 6 1 Output Wiring The output terminal blocks 1 and are located at the lower rear of the unit behind the bottom access panel See Figure 4 2 for details Three phase output line connections are made to terminal block TB1A The phase outputs are labeled A B and C The neutral connection if needed can be made on terminal block TB1B The neutral connection is always required to connect Y loads or for connecting a single phase load to Phase A only The external sense inputs allow the power system output voltages to be monitored directly at the load and must be connected at TB2 when the sense is programmed for external The external sense input does not have to be connected when Internal Sense is programmed The external sense wires are to be connected to TB2 on the rear panel and should be run using a twisted shielded cable Se
3. Figure 4 8 BPS150 3 or 5180 3 2 Chassis Output Wiring Rear view BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 46 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 6 5 Multi Chassis Output Connections If two or more BPS chassis are used to form a single power system the outputs of all chassis need to be combined paralleled by phase This can be done directly at the EUT if convenient or using the provided heavy duty terminal blocks Two blocks are provided with multi chassis systems one 2 position block and one 3 position block These blocks allow up to four wires to be combined into one larger wire gauge size wire The outputs of the 2 or 3 BPS chassis are connected on one side of these blocks Phase A B and C into the 3 position terminal and the neutral into the 2 position terminal The EUT can be connected to the other side Note that the wire size to the EUT should be sized up to accommodate the double or triple currents per phase The dimensions of the typical supplied terminal blocks are shown in Figure 4 9 Note Even if the EUT is a three phase delta input the output neutrals of the BPS chassis must be connected together for the system to work correctly 41 010 31 _C BORE 1 4571 DP EM 2 POLE 3 POLE Figure 4 9 Ship kit Terminal Bloc
4. NEUT AB BA Figure 4 7 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 Output Wiring Rear panel view User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 45 Programmable Power 4 6 4 BPS150 3 or BPS180 3 Parallel Output Wiring Diagram Figure 4 8 shows the required output connections for a two chassis dual chassis parallel mode output configuration rear view Always disconnect all input power from the BPS system before removing the rear panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections Two chassis BPS systems are shipped with external output terminal blocks that enable the output wiring from two chassis to be combined providing a single point of connection to the EUT These blocks must be installed in a suitable safety enclosure It is important to match the length of the output wiring to the common output terminal block to ensure current sharing between the two power supplies NC CLK LOCK IG FL DUT STRE ij TRIG TR IN INTERFACE INTERFACE INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REA INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REAR PANEL
5. SENSE LEADS Figure 7 1 Sample Voltage Calibration Setup BPS75 or BPS90 Rear view 7 3 Routine Measurement Calibration The BPS Series 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 Frequency etc To calibrate all measurements only the voltage and current measurement functions need to be calibrated All other measurements are derived from these Connect the test equipment to the power source as shown in Figure 7 1 The DVM for calibrating the measurement voltage should always be connected to the Remote Sense connector on the Master cabinet BPS Series 121 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Note Agilent 3458 Digital Multimeter or equivalent must be used for the following calibration The shunt must be connected to the power source as shown in Figure 7 2 If the Current Measurement can t be successfully performed adjust the Current Measurement Pot on the System Interface board This adjustment is described in the Non routine Calibration section of this manual If the DC current measurement displays more than 70 counts on the display perform the non routine current monitor adjustment BPS Series 122 User M
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7. Programmable Power Current Limit 0 5 of full scale Accuracy Programmable CC or CV mode Repetitive Peak Current Note Maximum Peak Current shown Value shown reflects absolute peak current protection level This level may not be reached under all load conditions Depending on load conditions peak current may max out at lower levels due to amplifier output impedance Note A repetitive peak current limit function is provided which will generate a fault and shut off the power supply if the peak current drawn by the load exceeds the maximum level for more than 30 seconds During this time the amplifier will limit the peak current at a somewhat level above the maximum level but it is not allowable to run in this mode indefinitely This should provide sufficient time to ride through any startup inrush load conditions AC Mode 530 1 545 1 single phase single phase Lo 600 V Lo 900A V Hi 300A V Hi 450A Single Phase AC Mode BPS30 3 BPS45 3 per BPS75 3 590 3 BPS150 3 BPS180 3 per phase phase per phase phase per phase per phase Three Phase Lo 200A V Lo 300A VLo 500A VLo 600A VLo 1000A V Lo 1200A V Hi 100A 150A 250A 300A V Hi 500A V Hi 600A Frequency Range Standard 16 Hz 819 0 Hz for HV option range 45 Hz 819 0 Hz LF option 16 Hz 500 0 Hz Resolution 0 01 Hz from 16 00 to 81 91 Hz 0 1 Hz from 82 0 to 819 0 Hz
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9. 60 Shuttle IMMEDIATE mode 60 slew iet n ee ts 106 CIO MEE 59 Step tr riSIeDE u ken rete tien enn 102 system interconnect a 108 System Interface uu uqa aI ads 113 T temperature OVER sedda stad be daa kiss aa akana teks t 59 Temperature operating storage 222 2 18 Three phase ull aaa a 109 top cover TOMO Alf sistent eda eure Sade 133 transient eXeCULOI core tet cepa ehe o tl RR edge 107 transient execution 80 transients list i onte ntes tese tees 104 pulse 103 slew Tate iu e dtp ret Pepe ates 106 Selena kuu nuka a aa h Tasa ak ask E 102 Transients In pitch ear tt a a Ree eed Re E Anke 17 Trigger BNE oce bacterias 16 Output BNG iine pariter th api tani ERAS 16 troubleshooting 0 0 131 T r oM cocci ene eter tee Ha edd rete paru ER eMe 54 U UP Qu au Au adde 63 jr 16 85 COTDCIOE isse cas cota de eg e x a og 52 V Vibrations scifi Rb eI 18 yiewing anele iei etfi 19 84 volt mode eee PROBE 70 voltage drop Gables ic ete scite nf 28 31 40 43 voltage TatiTig a Lau ERe 23 35 W WAVE aayqa donee eine 61 152 User Manual waveform 88 opu 17 Wire 512
10. ON 45 MANUAL LAN SHK 22 CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus The configuration setup screens are not menus but only serve to inform the user of the software options installed in the AC source The cursor can be moved to any of the fields in this screen but none of these fields can be changed The following information is provided on this screen Entry Description CONFIGURATION SETUP 1 NO OUTPUT Displays the phase mode option SELECT indicates the phase mode LF SYSTEM BPS Series option is installed and the user can select between single and three phase modes of operation FIXED indicates the phase mode option is not installed and only single phase or three phase mode of operation is possible CONFIGURATION SETUP 2 Indicates the presence of the Low Frequency limit option If this option is set the maximum frequency that can be programmed is 500 Hz This field sets the controller for the correct BPS system configuration Available settings are BPS30 1 Single phase BPS30 system Master BPS30 3 Three phase BPS30 system Master BPS45 1 Single phase BPS45 system Master BPS45 3 Three phase BPS90 system Master BPS75 3 Three phase BPS75 system Master BPS90 3 Three phase BPS90 system Master BPS150 3 Three phase BPS150 system Master BPS180 3 Three phase BPS180 system Master AUX Three phase Auxiliary System 90 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power If this field is set incorrectly the curr
11. p quqa akuspa ege eeu Gag afe Sa ah ee EN 18 2 4 Regulatory iine ti ipa sap saa iet pe aie OR 18 2 5 Eront Panel C nttols 2 e ere me ER RR ERA ARRA UAE 18 2 6 Sp cial Features and Options erret e 19 2 6 1 HV Option Specifications ds din uk eae neas pedes ea aue SL Fue 20 2 6 2 ALE 22 2 7 Supplemental Sp cifications minien u aslla Ie RE LUE Haee 22 24 1 onn 22 2 7 2 Acoustic Notse Levels ttc doe C e T eive red 22 3 Unpacking and Installation BPS30 and BPS45 23 3 1 Suede 23 3 2 ene Q pah eee rei 23 3 3 Mechanical Installati n 5 incedens e des dx e eco doe ee ea deve ev de E aai 24 3 4 AC Input Connections teet estive cg i asi ede 24 3 5 AC On Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series 28 3 6 Output Connections ii uu cn deter ai ehe et ee vete ip URP eee a eee 30 3 6 1 Output WIFIBB tesa te 30 3 6 2 Output Terminal 32 3 6 3 BPS30 1 BPS45 1 1 mode Outp
12. CURR LIMIT PREVIOUS SCREEN MORE 1 Place the cursor on the VOLTAGE entry 2 Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the value counterclockwise to decrease the value These changes take effect immediately To change the output frequency Counter Clock Clock wise wise E CUN y Y INCR v PROGRRM 1 DECR UOLTRGE 120 0URC VOLT RANGE 4515 3 5 CURR LIMIT PREVIOUS SCREEN MORE 1 Place the cursor on entry 2 Rotate the knob clockwise to Increase the value counterclockwise to decrease the value These changes take effect immediately 5 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 The AC source is put in this SET mode by pressing the SET key BPS Series 93 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power To change the output voltage Counter wise Y 4 PROGRRM 1 DECR UOLT RRNGE 6 CURR LIMIT PREUIOUS SCREEN MORE 1 Press the SET key Place the cursor on the VOLTAGE entry Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the value counterclockwise to decrease the value Je pe 25 The VOLTAGE field will be blinking to indicate a change in settings but the output remains unchanged 5 Place the cursor on the FREQ entry 6 Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the value counterclockwise
13. coe odd eoa aloes Cinna tia Ra qe REEL uA a 53 Table 4 12 Remote Inhibit Mode Settings 57 Table 7 1 Sample BPS45 90 180 Calibration Load Resistance and Power Values sess 124 Table 7 2 Measurement Calibration 222 erbe ence t tete Eon de tna de tarn dde ed e d ded n fae etd Dad 125 Table 7 3 Output Calibration Table BPS Sertes 128 Table 8 1 Basie TRE 131 T ble 8 25 BPS75 and BPS90 Fuse Ratings 2 c cete pee id rdi DEN Heds AA at oed rese Sos 136 Table 8 3 Flash Down load Messages eene nie eee np I PURI n re eU n eere 139 Table 9 1 Replaceable Parts standens erede ite dete eec tende eee Dite det e tee dert Desi EI Ete deer de ee Ne de a de eat 140 WTable 9 2 FUSES ihn sitate ire e Error Bookmark not defined Table 10 1 amp 8 2 Replaceable Parts amp Fuses 2 iicet erai aan taion eeu ea ea cea na asa dea Ea aa dena A ra a tanks 143 Table 221 Error Messages eeu ce NUI aR AW Id e I Ld I dede feto dab lue 150 BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 10 Programmable Power 1 Introduction This instruction manual contains information on the installation operation calibration and maintenance for the California Instruments BPS Series power sources with the programmable controller 1
14. 3e E me ELE POWER 5 moerse iaa LE A10 dy Paige Em POWER I MOD PHS C il Lv4 Supply Keyboard Controller Display System Interface Board Figure 6 1 BPS Series Functional Block Diagram BPS Series 108 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 2 Overall Description Three phase input power is routed from the back of the cabinet to a fuse holder terminal block located in the bottom front of the unit The lower front access panel has to be removed to gain access to the AC input connection fuse block From the fuse block the AC input is connected to the three phase input transformer primary The input transformer provides the required isolation between input and output of the BPS and accommodates various input voltage ranges by employing multiple taps Three sets of three phase output secondaries are provided by the transformer to produce three 140 VAC unregulated output AC buses Each of these outputs is fed into one of the power modules A B and C The power modules can be individually removed although for most configurations all three are required The power modules are located in the middle of the BPS chassis and can be pulled out from the front after removing the top access panel and disconnecting the power input and output wiring Each power module contains a three phase PFC power
15. 2 Press the ENTER key to bring up the FREQ SWEEP STEP screen The FREQ SWEEP STEP screen has several data fields data fields that are blank to the right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this screen The EVENT is the last data field to be filled Entering the event data field will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made The FREQ SWEEP STEP screen has the following fields DURATION END FREQ END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT EVENT BPS Series Duration is amount of the time the output frequency will take to reach the END FREQ level Duration will define the slew rate of the output frequency for the event A duration of 0 seconds will cause the output frequency to reach the end frequency immediately This is the output frequency at the end of the transient event in Hz This is the time delay the frequency will stay at END FREQ before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient This field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this step of the transient sequence Each step can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50 user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step The default wave shape is always the SINE sine wave This is the number of times the FREQU
16. A7 thru A12 F1 F8 270168 FUSE 30A 600V Bussmann KTK 30 48 A7 thru A12 Low Voltage Power Supply 7003 722 1 14 15 F2 270192 FUSE Poly switch Raychem RUE250 2 14 15 14 15 Fan Control 7003 708 1 Fl 270183 250 Bussmann 1 A T A8 FUSE 3A 250V Bussmann PCC3 A8 A8 FUSE 3A 250V Bussmann PCC3 1 9 8 A T A8 FUSE Poly switch L o C C j BPS Series 144 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 11 Options 11 1 Introduction There are a number of options available for the BPS Series both hardware and software While not all or no options may be present on your specific unit this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all available options There is no separate manual for these options except possible manual addenda for specials engineering request SER systems If your system has an SER number as part of the model number refer to any manual addendum that was shipped with the unit 11 1 1 Option HV Additional AC Voltage Range The HV option provides an alternate AC only output voltage range of 0 400 VRMS There is no equivalent 200 VRMS range associated with the HV option but the standard 0 150 V RMS and 0 300 V RMS remain available even if the HV option is installed If the HV option is installed there will be three voltage ranges that can be selected from the PROGRAM 1 menu 150 300 400 Other than
17. Accuracy x 0 01 Phase Relationship 3 phase mode Range Phase B C relative to phase A 0 0 to 360 02 Accuracy 16 Hz 100 Hz 1 5 100 Hz 500 Hz 2 gt 500 Hz lt 4 Ext Sync Isolated TTL input for external frequency control Requires 5V at 5 mA for logic high Accuracy Ext Sync to phase with fixed Ext Sync Frequency input 16Hz 100Hz 2 100Hz 500Hz 3 gt 500 Hz 4 Note Output specifications apply below the Current Voltage rating lines shown in the rating chart below BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power 250 A 240 Current RMS 200 150 100 50 7 5 15 75 120 150 180 240 300 Voltage RMS Figure 2 1 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart for 150 300 V AC Ranges Derated 2 13 AC Measurements Listed measurement specifications apply to BPS90 model only See notes for other models and configurations Frequency 16 00 820 0 Hz 0 0196 0 01 Hz 0 01 to 81 91 Hz 0 1 to 500 Hz 1 Hz above 500 Hz RMS Voltage 0 300 Volts 0 1 FS 100 Hz 0 01 Volt 0 2 FS gt 100 Hz RMS Current 0 250 Amps 0 5 FS lt 100 Hz 0 1 Amp 1 0 FS gt 100 Hz Peak Current 0 750 Amps 2 FS lt 100 Hz 0 1 Amp 4 FS gt 100 Hz VA Power per 0 30KVA 1 FS 100 Hz 10 VA Phase 2 FS gt 100 Hz Real Power per 0 30KW 1 FS 100 Hz 10 W Phase 2 FS gt 100 Hz Power Factor 0 00 1 00 0 01 lt 100
18. ds Sa A 16 85 Configuration au ya a s 83 CONNECTOR v iras dene an c pa deae e a Se 53 MAC AddressS ER 53 DE TUI SS ssd y CE 83 LAN OPtlOD u scn ba d senare end rd eed 19 LCD display aec san 64 LEDs ku ga Sihua sS 113 131 LED Indicators 131 SEE A 19 Line Current 12 Line Frequency lara au aqa aa 12 PANO 12 list transient 104 Low Voltage 8 qana 113 MAC 1 4 nnn 53 maintenance 131 Material ia iecit eed rct uui ENA 17 151 User Manual MEAS o masi ayiwura 61 measurement calibration 91 MENU key tiii ien 61 Modulator 109 DE 13 Offset Voltage eee 13 OSC ator eas eiiis eie t oreet 109 output Ir queny uiae aftra eit aite 69 69 output calibration 220 92 Output Coupling 2 2 13 20 UEES 70 OUTPUT ON OFF key 2 aa uqu 62 O
19. 1000 4 11 1000 4 11 TESTS EMERGENCY EMERGENCY APPLICATIONS SETUP 2 DIPS AND INTER ABNORMAL ALL MIL704 TESTS IEC 1000 4 13 1000 4 13 TESTS VOLT VARIATIONS PREVIOUS SCREEN PREVIOUS SCREEN WH METER STATE PREVIOUS SCREEN SNK only WATT HOUR METER REGENERATE RUN REGEN CONTROL START CLASS STATE ETIME SETUP SAVE REGISTER GROUP UNDER VOLT WATT HR REGISTERS VIEW EDIT REG DWELL OVER VOLT POWER RECALL REGISTER LEVEL dFREQ PK CURR MORE PREVIOUS SCREEN FRANGE DELAY STEP IHFREQ RESONANT MENU 3 UTILITY UTILITY 1 GPIB RS232 SETUP VOLT CURR CONTROL PREVIOUS SCREEN INITIAL SETUP LIMIT SETUP MORE CUR LIMIT FREQ LO FREQ HI PHASE C PREVIOUS SCREEN UTILITY 2 CONFIGURATION LANETWORK SETUP ELAPSED TIME VIEWING ANGLE PREVIOUS SCREEN CONFIG SETUP 1 NO OUTPUT ADVANCE DO160 MIL704 CONFIG SETUP 2 IEC 4 11 IEC 4 13 CLOCK LOCK WH METER OUTPUT RESISTIVE CONFIG SETUP 3 IMPEDANCE INDUCTIVE MS704 SET MINIMUM ABD LF SYSTEM CONFIG SETUP 4 MB MANUAL OPTn LAN SNK MEASUREMENT VOLT FS CAL CURR FS PREVIOUS SCREEN OUTPUT CAL VOLT FS VOLT ZERO BPS Series CUR LIMIT PREV SCREEN FREQ PHASE MORE VOLT RANGE VOLT MODE OL MODE OUTPUT RELAY MORE VOLT SENSE WAVE GROUP CLOCK MODE NO OUTPUT VOLT ALC PREVIOUS SCREEN TRIP DELAY VOLT SENSE NO OUTPUT PREV SCREEN GPIB ADDRESS RS232 BA
20. 2 Try setting CmdDelay in Flash Communication interrupted or loader program to 100 msec and try problem with RS232 interface again Table 8 3 Flash Down load Messages BPS Series 139 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 9 Top Assembly Replaceable Parts BSP30 BPS45 Models Note that different generation and model BPS units may use different sub assemblies Check the serial tag on the back of the MX to determine the applicable top assembly number to determine the correct sub assembly or part required For amplifiers refer to the amplifier serial tag for the relevant amplifier top assembly part number Location Table 9 1 BPS 30 and BPS45 Replaceable Parts and Fuses Top Assembly 7003 427 7003 422 A2 7003 421 1 Front Panel Assy Prog Osc 7003 718 2 CPU board assy All 3 phase MX 0 1 MX45 METEK PP METEK PP METEK PP 7003 718 4 CPU board assy 1 only 7000 723 4 Keyboard Display assy METEK PP Top Assembly 7003 400 2 7003 401 1 Front Panel 55 Prog Osc METEK PP gt 5100 707 2 CPU Phase board assy 7000 722 2 Phase B C board assy 7000 723 1 Keyboard Display 55 Assembly 7003 427 Al 7003 721 1 PC Assy RS232 GPIB USB AMETEK PP Al 7003 721 2 PC Assy RS232 GPIB USB 6 7003 722 PC Assy Low Volt PSU AMETEK PP 7003 723 1 Ripple Filter AMETEK PP Top Assembly 7003 422 7003 400 1 7003 703 1 PC A
21. 221 28 31 40 43 wiring QE TER 24 37 BPS Series X XV range restrictions AMETEK Programmable Power 153
22. The VOLT MODE field can be used to toggle between these three output modes Both the Knob and the key may be used to toggle through these three selections In DC mode no frequency selection is possible and all maximum current and power ratings are divided by two When the AC DC mode is selected the VOLTAGE field in the PROGRAM 1 screen is used to set the AC portion of the output voltage The DC OFFSET field in the PROGRAM 2 screen can be used to set the DC offset level Either the knob or the decimal keypad may be used to set the DC offset level Selects the start phase angle for output changes made to either voltage or frequency This allows changing the output at a specific phase angle The output on key also uses this phase angle setting to program the output voltage up to the set level after the output relay is closed The default value for this field is RANDOM 70 User Manual Programmable Power 5 2 5 MEASUREMENTS Screens The BPS Series uses a DSP based data acquisition system to provide extensive information regarding the output of the Source This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and current waveforms and calculates several parameters from this digitized data The result of these calculations is displayed in a series of measurement data screens actual digitized waveforms can also be displayed by selecting the Harmonics Trace Analysis screen A total of four measurement screens are used to disp
23. VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE 05 VOLTAGE SURG SRG VOLTAGE SURG SRG 1 UQ 15 VOLTAGE SURG SRG Figure 5 30 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu A transient list can be executed from the START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE menu To start a transient list position the cursor on the START field as shown in Figure 5 30 and press the ENTER key Transients may be aborted by pressing the ENTER key again while on the same field as the field changes to ABORT while a transient execution is in progress For short duration transients this will likely not be visible as the transient will complete before the screen is updated Longer duration transients however may be aborted in this fashion Longer duration transients may also be suspended using the PAUSE field located below the START ABORT field Pressing the ENTER key while on the PAUSE field will suspend the transient execution Once suspended it can be resumed using the same field as the field changes to RESUME while the transient execution is suspended Suspending a transient may be useful when running slowly changing output transients to hold the output at a specific setting while observing the effect on the unit under test 5 5 8 Saving Transient List Programs When the AC source is turned off the transient list that was programmed is not automatically retained Thus if you turn the unit off you will loose your programmed transient list However transient programs may be saved in nonvola
24. level 2 menus have a short cut key that provides direct access Examples of such menus are Program Measurements and Waveform In any case there are never more than three levels of menus although some menus may be spread across more than one screen Note Not all features and options shown are available on the BTS Series product Please consult the date sheet for further information and the availability of upgrades 5 2 1 MAIN Menus MENU 1 MENU 2 PROGRAM TRANSIENTS ADVANCED MEAS SETUP REGISTERS MEASUREMENTS WAVEFORMS APPLICATIONS Bind MENU 5 UTILITY MEASUREMENT CAL OUTPUT IMPEDANCE OUTPUT CAL Figure 5 7 Menu 1 through 3 The top level menu is split in three parts MENU 1 through MENU 3 to allow spacing between menu entries MENU 2 and 3 can be reached from MENU 1 by selecting the MORE entry or by pressing the MENU key repeatedly which will toggle from MENU 1 to 2 to 3 and back to 1 The division of menu choices between the two screens is graphically illustrated in 5 2 2 by the boxes in level 1 Each box represents one screen Subsequent screens can be reached using the MORE entry BPS Series 65 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power The following top level menu choices can be accessed from the MENU key Entry Description MENU I PROGRAM The PROGRAM menu allows output parameters the be changed MEASUREMENTS The MEASUREMENTS screens are not menus in that no user entries are req
25. rear The front and back of each unit must be kept clear of obstruction and a 6 clearance must be maintained to the rear Special consideration of overall airflow characteristics and the resultant internal heat rise must be considered at all times to avoid self heating and over temperature problems 4 4 AC Input Connections and Wiring Three phase Delta or Y AC input voltage of sufficient amperage consult AC input specifications for maximum AC current per phase is required to power the BPS Series Note AC power should be routed through a properly sized and rated three phase PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER or similar branch circuit protection device with disconnect capability This will protect building wiring and other circuits from possible damage or shutdown in case of a system problem It will also facilitate removing AC input power to the BPS system in case of service or reconfiguration requirements Note input wiring and connections must conform to all national and local electrical safety codes that may apply Always consult a qualified electrician prior to installation of any BPS System AC input connections are to be made directly to the input fuse block The input fuse block is located on the lower left hand corner of the front of the BPS chassis To access the input fuse connection block the protective front cover needs to be removed first N CAUTION Always disconnect any input power completely when removing any protective cov
26. 1 General Description The BPS Series AC power source systems are high efficiency floor standing AC bulk power sources that provide a precise output with low distortion Available voltage ranges are 0 150 Vac 0 300 Vac and 0 400 Vac in AC mode Various models are available that can provide either single or three phase output power levels in an AC only mode of operation All BPS models provide interface features such as a standard RS232C USB 488 interfaces and an available LAN option The BPS Series units are contained in a floor standing enclosure on casters This allows the units to be moved around more easily Read the installation instructions carefully before attempting to install and operate the BPS Series power systems If you have any questions or concerns please contact the factory prior to applying power to the system 1 2 Manual Organization and Format All user documentation for California Instruments power sources is provided on CDROM in electronic format Adobe Portable Document Format The required Adobe PDF viewer is available for download from the www adobe com website This manual may be printed for personal use if a hardcopy is desired To request from AMETEK Programmable Power contact customer service at service ppd ametek com There will be a charge for providing printed manuals This manual contains sections on installation normal use maintenance and calibration If the BPS syst
27. 15 and 180KVA systems Only the master unit requires a controller in this setup The auxiliary units are controlled through the system interface connector Programmable controller front panel assembly Output Relay Standard output relay feature to isolate power source from the load displays the status of the output relay Adds 400 V AC only output range ES Emergency Shut off switch This option key lock push button is installed on the front panel of the master BPS if ordered with the BPS system When pushed in the main AC contactor is opened disconnecting the AC input power to the BPS input transformer Note that the controller and LCD display will still be powered up but no power is available to the amplifiers and there will be no output power either The controller runs off the LV supply which must be turned off with the front panel breaker After the ES has been pushed the provided key will be required to release it Once the ES button has been released the BPS must be powered down using the front panel circuit breaker and turned back on to start up again Note Do not misplace the 2 keys provided as no duplicates are available from CI If lost the ES switch must be replaced In that case contact AMETEK Programmable Power customer service service ppd ametek com Adds Ethernet interface RJ45 connector for local area network connection LF Limits maximum output frequency to 500 Hz BPS Series User Manual M44007
28. 3 phase output configuration of the BPS Series 86 User Manual 5 2 8 3 INITIAL SETUP menu INITIAL SETUP 1 2 BUC 2 8A FREQ AMETEK Programmable Power INITIAL SETUP 2 123 8Hz VOLT RANGE 158U OL MODE PHASE 09 VOLT MODE OUTPUT RELAY 0FF EVIUS SCREEN MORE INITIAL SETUP 3 VOLT SENSE INT CLOCK MODE STAND WAVE GROUP NO OUTPUT LAST US SCREEN VOLT ALC 0FF Figure 5 20 INITIAL SETUP Menus Any time the power source is powered up the output will reflect the values stored as the INITIAL setup values This allows the unit to be powered up in a known state at all times The INITIAL values can be set in the INITIAL SETUP menus The initial setup can be used to power up the power source with the output on and a high voltage present at the output For normal situations this is not recommended due to the potential danger to the operator It is recommended that the initial voltage be set low and or the output relay be programmed to OFF for most situations The following fields are provided in the INITIAL SETUP menus Entry Description INITIAL SETUP 1 VOLTAGE Sets the power on AC voltage for AC and AC DC modes or the DC voltage for DC mode CURR LIMIT Sets the power on current limit value FREQ Sets the power on frequency value PHASE Sets the power on frequency for phase A with respect to an external sync signal If the internal oscillator is used default this setting has no effect INI
29. 488 interface and the RS232 USB or LAN interface The number of interfaces available will depend on the specific model and options as well as the time of manufacture Older BPS models do not offer USB or LAN interfaces Newer models can be equipped with as many as 4 different interfaces although only one can be used at the same time Refer to the BPS Series Programming Manual P N 7003 961 distributed in Adobe PDF format on the same CD ROM as this user manual for more details on using the RS232 USB or LAN interface The following parameters can be set from this menu GPIB ADDRESS RS232 BAUDRATE RS232 DATA RS232 PARITY RS232 STPBITS BPS Series Sets the IEEE 488 address used by the AC source The address value be set from 0 through 31 Address 0 is often reserved for the IEEE 488 controller The factory setting is address 1 Once changed the IEEE 488 address is retained in nonvolatile memory This field can be used to set the RS232 baud rate to either 9600 19 200 38 400 57600 or 115 200 baud The baud rate set on the AC source must match the one programmed for the communications port of the controller Baud rates higher than 115200 are provided for the USB and LAN interface modes only The same setting is used for USB and LAN modes For use with either USB or LAN the baud rate in this screen must be set to 460800 See UTILITY 2 screen for other LAN setup parameters This field is used to set the number of data bits
30. 5440065 01 Relay Assy 250 Ametek PP R1 R6 BPS Se 852 145 00 Contactor 3 Pole 230A ABB AF145 30 00 72 811 12R 17 Res 12 ohm 175W Rib wound ries Milwaukee Resistor 061807212 000 143 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power ee eee eee es eae eee ee a QI 330450 Transistor FET INFINEON IPWOORO4SCPXK 4 A7thuAl2 Q2 330450 Transistor FET 7 INFINEON IPWOORO4SCPXK 4 A7thruAl2 330450 Transistor FET 7 INFINEON IPW60R045CPXK 4 AT7thruAI2 Q4 330450 Transistor FET 7 INFINEON IPW60R045CPXK_ 4 AT7thmAI2 C r r ee Fairchild RHRG3060 Fairchild RHRG3060 Fairchild RHRG3060 FUJI 2 1150 060 FUJI 2MBIISOTA 060 FUJI 2MBI150TA 060 Top Assembly 5440001 F1 F2 270246 FUSE 200A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 2 02 ass F3 F4 270246 FUSE 200 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 For 208V 230V Input mo gt UU 5 270246 FUSE 200A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 2 pu ESSET NR F1 F2 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 2 F3 F4 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 For 400V 480V Input F E ys oe F5 F6 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 2 eme amo o F7 270134 FUSE 2A 250V Litelfuse 31302 17 C Amplifier Assy 15kVA 7003 448 5 Fl 270249 FUSE 100A 500V _ Ferraz Shawmut A50QS100 4 6
31. C N B ERR LO Error Signal Phase B low Error Signal Phase C high Table 4 4 System Interface Connectors 4 7 2 Analog Input Connector Input screw terminal strip Functions are called out on rear panel decal Table shows connections from left to right when standing at the rear of the BPS cabinet RPV HI NPUT Analog input for External Modulation RPV Lo T return NP NP Table 4 5 Analog Interface Connector s m e BPS Series 49 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 7 3 BNC Connectors BNC connectors Functions are called out on rear panel decal Table shows connections from left to right when standing at the rear of the BPS cabinet Table 4 6 BNC Connectors p Trigger Input TTL input Trigger Output TTL output Same signal connection as Function Strobe Some units may not have this output connected If you don t get an output trigger on this BNC use the Function Strobe BNC instead Pree Shut of inr sonson Nor reared on single master system Table 4 7 BNC Connectors 4 7 4 External Sense Connector m e _ _ Table 4 8 External Sense Connector BPS Series 50 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 7 5 5232 Serial Interface Connector An 5232 serial interface connector is located the rear panel all models w lt on je x a je R es em LL co Table 4 9 RS232 Connector
32. Connection Diagram Rear view User Manual M440077 01 Rev 39 Programmable Power The input power cables and protective circuit breaker used must be large enough to handle the input current and input voltage of the power source and must conform to national and local electrical codes Consult a qualified electrician prior to installation Error Reference source not found shows the size of the cables that may be used per each BPS cabinet Note that wires must be sized to accommodate the worst case maximum current that may occur under low line conditions Local electrical codes may also require different wire types and sizes These ratings should also be used when selecting a circuit breaker or equivalent disconnect device Cable lengths must not exceed twenty five 25 feet For lengths greater than 25 feet calculate the voltage drop from the following formula 2 X DISTANCE CABLE RESISTANCE X CURRENT VOLT DROP Table 4 1 Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each RS Cabinet Nominal Line Load Current Wire Gauge US Circular Mils Metric mm2 Voltage low line Kcmils 480 V 2 AWG 400 V 1 AWG 230 V 3 0 ANG 168 0 208 V 4 0 AWG 212 0 107 0 Data shown for use of high temperature 100 rated stranded copper wire unbundled not installed conduit Adjust wire gauge for Aluminum wire type Always consult the National Electrical Code and local code regulations for proper rating
33. Hz 0 01 20 2kV A 0 02 100 820 Hz Note Accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts For current and power measurements specifications apply from 2 to 100 of measurement range Note Power factor accuracy applies for PF gt 0 5 and VA 50 96 of max BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 15 Programmable Power 2 1 4 System Specification External Modulation 0 to 10 Synchronization Input Isolated TTL input for external frequency control Requires 5V at 5 mA for logic high Trigger Input External trigger source input Requires TTL level input signal Triggers on negative edge Response time 80 100 us Trigger Output Programmable through transient list system 400 us pulse for voltage or frequency change Isolated output Output reverts to Function strobe when not uses as Trig Out This function is mutually exclusive with the Function Strobe output Function Strobe Active for any voltage or frequency program change 400 us pulse for voltage or frequency change Isolated TTL output This function is mutually exclusive with the Trigger Output Same output is used for Trigger Output if Trigger Output is programmed as part of list system Output Status Monitors status of output relay Isolated TTL output High if output relay is closed low if output relay is open Non volatile memory 16 complete instrument setups and transient lists 100 events per list storage Transients Voltage dro
34. LOW Sets RI polarity to active low Factory default The remote control interface must be used to change this setting Once set the polarity setting remains in effect The way the BPS responds to a remote inhibit event can be programmed over the remote control interface using the OUTP RI MODE command See BPS Programming Manual for details on changing modes The mode set is retained at power off and recalled at power up so stays in effect till changed again over the bus The following modes are supported MODE OPERATION LATCHING A TTL low at the RI input latches the output in the protection shutdown state This state can only be cleared by sending a OUTPut PROTection CLEar command over the bus The output state follows the state of the RI input A TTL low or contact closure at the RI input turns the output off a TTL high or open contact turns the output on This mode is equivalent to using the Output On Off button on the front panel Default mode Units are shipped in this mode The instrument ignores the RI input Table 4 12 Remote Inhibit Mode Settings NOTE When using the Remote Inhibit input it will be necessary to disconnect any RI connection to the BPS master unit when turning on the BPS master unit During initialization the RI connection must be OPEN or initialization will be halted with the message WARING FOR AUXILIARY displayed on the LCD screen BPS Series 57 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 F
35. PRECAUTIONS DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED The non routine calibration may involve removing the front or top cover of the power source Use extreme caution when performing any of these tasks while the system is connected to AC mains and or powered up 7 5 1 Power Source Gain Adjustment For any BPS configuration that requires two or more amplifiers to be operated in parallel for increased current output the amplifier gains have to matched as closely as possible to ensure equal current sharing If an unbalance exists between amplifier outputs one or the other amplifier will deliver more current and may run into its current limit protection before full output power can be attained This procedure details the gain adjustment Generally BPS units are shipped with the gains already set correctly so this task should only be undertaken if an amplifier has been replaced or if two BPS units are to be combined that were not originally shipped from the factory as such To make this adjustment the front cover must first be removed in order to get access to the power module output terminals If the power system to be adjusted is a BPS150 or BPS180 model the procedure involves matching the output voltage of the A B and C power modules in the master cabinet to the A B and C power modules in the auxiliary cabinet Proceed as follows 1 Shut off all power to the cabinets Disconnect the two wires going to Terminal 6 and Terminal
36. Programmable Power 5 2 6 TRANSIENTS Menu TRANSIENTS VOLT SURGE SRG UVOLT FREG SWEEP STEP VOLT SWEEPZSTEP VIEW SEQUENCE FREQ SWEEP STEP BSD Qu Neil Figure 5 10 TRANSIENTS Menu The transient menu provides access to the transient list data Available list length is 100 data points This is represented by 100 transient step numbers from 0 through 99 From the Transient menu the desired transient step type can be selected Based on the user s choice the relevant transient type sub menu will be shown The START EDIT SEQUENCE sub menu allows the user to review and change any transient step or execute the transient list When executing a transient list transient steps are executed in a ascending numerical order Steps that are not defined are skipped The following entries can be found in the TRANSIENTS menu Entry Description VOLT SURGE SAG Voltage surges and sags are temporary changes in amplitude The output voltage will change from its present value to a user specified value for a specified duration Sag if the value is lower surge if the value is higher After this period has expired the output voltage returns to a user specified end value This value may or may not be the same as the value present prior to the start of the sag or surge VOLT SWEEP STEP Voltage sweeps cause the output voltage to change from the present value to a user specified end value at a specified rate of change A voltage step on the other hand is an i
37. Vrms high V Range Output Coupling AC coupled all voltage ranges Power total power for all phases either range at full scale voltage maximum ambient T 35 C AC Mode 30KVA 45 KVA 75 KVA 90 KVA 150 KVA 180 KVA Current Note Current maximum amps indicated per phase available between 50 and 100 of voltage range Maximum ambient temperate for full power operation at full scale voltage is 35 C AC Mode BPS30 1 BPS45 1 single phase single phase Lo 200A V Lo 300A V Hi 100A 150A Single Phase AC Mode BPS30 3 BPS45 3 BPS75 3 BPS90 3 5150 3 5180 3 phase phase phase phase phase phase V Lo 67A V Lo 100A VLo 167A VLo 200A V Lo 333A V Lo 400A V Hi 34A 50A 83A V Hi 100A V Hi 167A V Hi 200 Three Phase Constant Power Mode Operation at higher currents but constant power is possible from 80 of Voltage range 125 of max current declining to 100 of maximum current at 100 96 of voltage range for short periods of time or at reduced ambient temp 15 mins 30 C See Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 4 Note Current derates linearly from 5046 of voltage range to 20 of specified current at 596 of voltage range The distortion specification for the BPS Series is valid for pure inductance 12 uH resistive load conditions and using a 30 KHz LP filter on distortion meter BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev
38. XP PC with available RS232 serial port COM port RS232 serial cable CI P N 7000 263 2 This cable is provided in the BPS Series ship kit If lost refer to the BPS Series programming manual PN 7003 961 for cable pin out information or contact customer service Service ppd ametek com to order a replacement 8 7 2 Download Instructions Copy both FlashLoaderComm exe and cic637rn nn hex files to a temporary folder on your PC If the FlashLoaderComm exe was downloaded from the CI web site it will have to be installed This is a self extracting program installation Just double click on the exe file to perform the installation and follow the user prompts Cic637rn nn exe is the hex file that contains the firmware update The n nn will be the revision number of the firmware The hex file may be distributed as a WinZip archive with a zip extension In that case unzip the zip file to its native hex format before attempting to upgrade the BPS unit Please record the revision of the previous firmware before the update for reference The firmware revision is displayed during power up sequence of the BPS AC source Connect the 7000 263 2 RS232 cable 9 pin to 9 pin between the power source and an available COM port of the PC The GPIB interface cannot be used for this purpose as the Flash boot loader is a small resident program that does not support GPIB communications BPS Series 137 User Manual Programmab
39. affect derived measurements such as power power factor and crest factor The measurement system on the BPS Series uses a data acquisition system with a 16 kHz bandwidth This means that high frequency components of the measured signal are filtered out Any contribution to the rms value of voltage and current above this cutoff frequency will not be reflected in the BPS Series measurements When using an external measurement reference this may account for discrepancies in readings 5 4 4 Triggering Measurements Both FFT results and waveform acquisitions may have to be positioned at a specific moment in time To allow the data acquisition to coincide with user specified events the measurement system can be triggered in different ways Trigger modes are available from both the bus and the front panel If one of the remote control interfaces is used acquisitions may also be triggered from the transient list system Refer to the programming manual for details on this mode of operation 5 4 4 1 Trigger mode The following trigger modes are supported by the BPS Series controller Single SINGLE This mode causes the acquisition system to be armed only once The BPS source waits for the user to press the ENTER key while on the START field As soon as the trigger event specified occurs data is acquired and the acquisition system is put in an idle state new user initiated START event must be given to trigger a new acquisition This mode is appropr
40. bus bars Each amplifier board connects to the modulator board via a small ribbon cable Each Amplifier board has four outputs A A B and B These four outputs connect to a set of Inductor boards using stranded wires with Anderson style connectors connection between the Amplifier boards and the Inductor boards is specific and should not be reversed or damage could result The output wire connectors of each amplifier board are color coded to help identify the correct connections The connections between the Modulator board and the Amplifier boards are one to one Connectors line up with amplifier boards The layout of the Amplifier board is shown in Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 Amplifier Board Layout BPS Series 116 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 7 4 Filter Boards A set of two identical inductor boards is located behind the Modulator board and next to the four amplifier boards One filter board handles output the other handles the output In addition to the filtering function performed by these boards the inductor boards also contain current sensors that are used in the feedback loop of the amplifier The output of these current sensors is routed to the modulator board to regulate current sharing and peak current limiting 6 7 5 Fan Supply Board The Fan Supply board is located in the wind tunnel of the PFC section at the bottom of the power module This boa
41. erase one digit at a time if you make a data entry error 5 1 7 LCD Display The LCD display of the BPS Series power source provides information on instrument settings and also guides the user through the various menus To ease reading of the displayed information most screens are widely spaced A sample of the main menu 1 screen that appears when the BPS Series source is powered up is shown in Figure 5 6 Due to the amount of space available on each screen some menus have been split into parts The MORE selection located at the bottom right hand side provides access to menu choices at the same level that did not fit on a single screen Thus to access MENU 2 the cursor should be placed on the MORE selection followed by pressing the ENTER key Alternatively the MENU key may be pressed to move to the MENU 2 screen The present cursor position is always shown with a inverse bar The cursor is located on the MORE selection in Figure 5 6 Pressing ENTER would cause MENU 2 to be displayed The cursor position can be moved by using the UP and DOWN keys located in the DECIMAL keypad MENU 1 PROGRAM TRANSIENTS MEASUREMENTS WAVEFORMS Bina Figure 5 6 Main Menu 1 Screen BPS Series 64 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 Menu Structure The next few pages show a map of the available menus in the BPS Series There are three main level level 1 menus from which all other menus can be reached Frequently used
42. in that range BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 42 Programmable Power Cable lengths must not exceed twenty five 25 feet For lengths greater than 25 feet calculate the voltage drop from the following formula 2 X DISTANCE CABLE RESISTANCE X CURRENT VOLT DROP Table 4 2 Suggested Output Wiring Sizes Load Current Wire Gauge US Circular Mils Metric mm2 kcmils Data shown for use of high temperature 100 C rated stranded copper wire unbundled and not installed in conduit Adjust wire gauge for Aluminum wire type Note Use high temperature rated wire Always consult the National Electrical Code local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 43 Programmable Power 4 6 2 Output Terminal Blocks BPS has two output terminal blocks TB1A The terminal blocks are large enough to accommodate the recommended wire gauge sizes shown in Table 4 2 The terminal blocks are located in the lower right corner on the back of the unit when facing the rear The rear access panel at the bottom of the chassis needs to be removed to access these terminal blocks N CAUTION REMOVE ALL INPUT POWER TO THE BPS BEFORE REMOVING THE REAR ACCESS PANEL The correct standard size Allen wrenches for connecting output wiring to TB1A and or TB1B are supplied with each BPS in the
43. in three phase mode output configuration rear view perspective See section 3 6 2 for the BPS30 1 and BPS45 1 ordered in single phase mode Always disconnect all input power from the BPS before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections Route the wires from the back of the BPS to the front in the provided cable guides RPV he Lv Fom CLOCK LDCh 0050 INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE FRONT COVER One Phase Output Le Three Phase Output i TB1A THREE PHASE POWER INPUT EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST NEUT C B gA Figure 3 8 BPS30 3 BPS45 3 Output Wiring Rear view BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 34 Programmable Power 4 Unpacking and Installation BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 and BPS180 Models N CAUTION There are two basic models of the BPS Series power source hardware with different hookup instructions Verify that the model being installed is one of the models indicated above See section 3 0 for BPS30 and BPS45 versions 4 1 Unpacking Inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt If damage is evident notify the carrier DO NOT return an instrument to the factory without prior approval Do not destroy the packing container until the unit has been inspected for damage in shipment If possible retain the container wood
44. input module The PFC module acts as a boost converter using a PVM converter topology to generate a 450 VDC regulated bus A bank of high capacity electrolytic capacitors for each DC bus ensures ride through capability during brown outs and high current demands The DC bus provides power to the AC amplifier Each amplifier in turn consists of four amplifier modules labeled H1 1 2 and 2 1 2 These four amplifier modules are identical interchangeable but all four must always be present The output of the amplifier is AC This is set by the CPU controller based on this models features All four amplifier modules within each power module are controlled by a single Modulator board The modulator board contains a high frequency PWM modulator and additional control circuitry The CPU oscillator assembly generates the reference waveforms and provides frequency amplitude and impedance control current and voltage sense board is located at the left bottom of the unit and is used to sense all output current and voltage for both control and measurement purposes The current sensor board in conjunction with the CPU controller also supports the programmable RMS current limit function The system interface board controls all interaction between controller power modules and current sensor board The system interface board is located in the top compartment of the BPS along with the controller Low voltage Power to
45. of TBIA respectively Connector Terminal Mode Output TB1A 1 3 Phase Phase A 2 3 Phase Phase B 3 3 Phase Phase C TBIB 1 1 Phase Phase A 2 1 and 3 Phase Neutral Table 3 3 Output Terminal connections Figure 3 6 Location of BPS30 and BPS45 Output Terminals Front view BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 32 Programmable Power 3 6 5 BPS30 1 BPS45 1 1 mode Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3 7 shows the required output connections for a BPS30 1 BPS45 1 in single phase mode output configuration rear view perspective See section 3 6 3 for the BPS30 3 or BPS45 3 in three phase mode Always disconnect all input power from the BPS before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections Route the wires from the back of the BPS to the front in the provided cable guides User Manual M440077 01 Rev BPS Series Ms GG RP EXT we FSE CLOCK LOCK svn L c ni nu INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE FRONT COVER One Phase Output THREE PHASE INPUT F3 F2 F1 THREE PHASE POWER INPUT EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST NEUT Figure 3 7 BPS30 1 BPS45 1 Output Wiring Rear view 33 Programmable Power 3 6 4 BPD30 3 BPS45 3 30 mode Output Wiring Diagram Figure 4 7 shows the required output connections for a BPS30 3 and 545 3 ordered
46. panel setup in the nonvolatile memory registers 5 2 7 SETUP REGISTERS Menu SETUP REGISTERS SH ELIS RECALL REGISTER 5 PREVIOUS SCREEN VIEW EDIT REG 5 CREGISTER 85 SAVED gt Figure 5 16 SETUP REGISTERS Menu The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows the user to store and recall complete instrument setups including transient program lists A total of 16 non volatile setup registers is available numbered sequentially from 0 through 15 The following entries can be found in the SETUP REGISTERS menu Entry Description BPS Series 80 User Manual SAVE REGISTER RECALL REGISTER VIEW EDIT REGISTER BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power Save present instrument setup to a register number selected by the user The numeric data entry keypad should be used to enter a number between 0 and 15 Once the ENTER key is pressed all settings are saved A message will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm the save operation Recall instrument setup from a register number selected by the user The numeric data entry keypad should be used to enter a number between 0 and 15 Once the ENTER key is pressed all settings are recalled A message will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm the recall operation The View Edit entry can be used to display the contents of a setup register before it is recalled After the user enters a register number to view or edit and presses the ENTER key the PROGRAM screen will appear All p
47. pin out BPS Series with RS232 and USB The BPS Series models RS232 interface use a straight through DB9 male to DB9 female serial cable which is supplied in the BPS ship kit for these models BPS Series 51 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 7 6 USB Interface A standard USB Series B device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control A standard USB cable between the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used Note Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not recommended as communication may not be reliable Use GPIB interface for multiple power source control USB Figure 4 10 USB Connector pin orientation Pin Name Description L1 VBUS X s45VDC pues eie Data L3 De Data GND Ground Table 4 10 USB Connector pin out BPS Series 52 User Manual 4 7 7 LAN Interface RJ45 AMETEK Programmable Power An optional RJ45 Ethernet 10 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 For direct connection to a PC LAN card a crossover RJ45 cable is required Consult your network administrator for directions on connecting the AC source to any corporate LAN If the LAN Ethernet interface option is present the MAC Address Media Access Control of the Ethernet port is printed on the serial tag
48. position If the present cursor position is at the bottom of the left hand column the cursor is moved to the top position of the right hand column If the present cursor is at the bottom of the right hand column the cursor is moved to the top of the left hand column Figure 5 5 depicts the cursor movement through a two column menu 63 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power MENU 1 PROGRAM TRANSIENTS MEASUREM WAVERORMS Figure 5 5 Cursor DOWN key Movement The decimal keypad can be used at any time in lieu of the shuttle knob to change output parameters Direct data entry is often faster to effect large changes in values than using the shuttle knob Note that pressing the ENTER key while in SET mode of operation will cause the AC source to revert back to IMMEDIATE mode Thus to change all parameters in SET mode enter a value for each field and then proceed to the next field without pressing the ENTER key 0 through 9 The numeric keys provide all decimal number for entry of parameters DECIMAL POINT The decimal point key is used to enter fractional parts of values for fields that have a resolution less than 1 The amount of resolution for each menu field is normally visible on the LCD If more digits are entered after the decimal point than can be accepted by a field the value is automatically rounded to the available resolution when the ENTER key is pressed BACKSPACE The BACKSPACE lt key can be used to
49. screen directly The WAVEFORM screen is used to select a user defined arbitrary waveform MEAS The MEAS key is a shortcut to access the MEASUREMENT screen directly The MEASUREMENT screen is one of the most frequently used screens Thus instead of going through the main menu to reach the MEASUREMENT screen it can be accessed directly by pressing the MEAS key BPS Series 61 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power OUTPUT ON OFF PHASE SET BPS Series The OUTPUT ON OFF key toggles the output relay or off The state of the output relay is reflected by the green LED located directly to the left of the OUTPUT ON OFF key If the green LED is lit the output relay is enabled closed and the programmed output voltage is present at the output terminals If the green LED is off the output relay is open and both the HIGH and LO terminal of the output terminal block are disconnected from the power source In this mode the output is floating The ON OFF button provides a convenient way to disconnect the load without having to remove any wires The PHASE key is used to select the phase on a BPS power source Pressing the PHASE key will toggle phase A B C or ABC Some screens may not support the ABC or show all phase information in which case this mode is skipped The SET key is used to select the mode of operation of the shuttle Refer to section 5 1 1 for details on its operation and the use of the SET key
50. selects a measurement screen for display the AC source first updates all the measurement parameters before displaying the requested screen This process may take up to a second Consequently pressing the MEAS key may not always bring up the selected screen immediately There will be a perceptible delay This will prevent the screen from appearing with invalid or blank readouts The measurement method for voltage and current will depend on the power source s operating mode The following table shows the return value type rms or average and method of coupling when the measurement command is initiated with a different extension in AC operating mode Measurement Operating Mode Extension and Coupling AC AC rms DC rms Coupling AC 5 4 3 Accuracy Considerations Any measurement system has a finite accuracy specification Measurement specifications are listed in Section 2 When using the AC source for measurement purposes always consider these specifications when interpreting results Measurement inaccuracies become more pronounced as the signal being measured is at the low end of the measurement range This is particularly relevant for low current measurements The BPS Series is a high power AC source optimized for providing and measuring high BPS Series 96 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power load currents When powering low power loads measurement inaccuracies on rms and peak current measurements will greatly
51. the front of the unit behind the bottom access panel See Figure 4 2 for details Three phase output line connections are made to terminal block TB1A The phase outputs are labeled A B and C The neutral connection if needed can be made on terminal block TB1B If the model used is a BPS30 1 or BPS45 1 with single phase capability the single phase A output connection is available on as well Note that the neutral for either single or three phase mode is always located on The neutral connection is always required for single phase output BPS30 1 or BPS30 3 and may be used if needed for the EUT for BPS30 3 and BPS45 3 models with three phase output modes The external sense inputs allow the power system output voltages to be monitored directly at the load and must be connected at TB2 when the sense is programmed for external The external sense input does not have to be connected when Internal Sense is programmed The external sense wires are to be connected to TB2 on the rear panel and should be run using a twisted shielded cable See Figure 4 4 for location of TB2 and Figure 4 5 for shield connection detail Note For External Sense connection a shielded cable MUST be used with the shield connected to chassis ground at the Ext Sense connector See Figure 4 5 External sense is recommended for multi cabinet systems is the output wiring from the cabinets to the common output terminal block supplied is not of equal length
52. the voltage measurement calibration is only required on the high voltage range The same voltage measurement calibration coefficients are used on both voltage ranges Note that the current measurement calibration is only required on the low voltage range maximum available current range The same current measurement calibration coefficients are used on both voltage ranges if available Suggested load values are shown for either voltage range in case the BPS is only used in a single voltage range PARAMETER BPS POWER SYSTEM Model gt BPS45 3 BPS90 3 BPS180 3 Lowest Range 150 VAC AC Current Full Scale 1 0 Q 15KW 0 5 30KW 0 25 60KW 300 VAC AC Current Full Scale 4 0 O 15KW 2 0 30KW 1 0 60KW Table 7 1 Sample BPS45 90 180 Calibration Load Resistance and Power Values BPS Series 124 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 3 1 Measurement Cal AC To calibrate AC measurements set the power source to the AC mode Select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry from the MENU 3 screen Refer to section 5 2 9 for relevant LCD screen Note For the following calibration steps put the external Digital Multimeter into AC mode AC Volt Full scale Program the output to the 300 VAC range Close the output relay Program the output to 240 VAC and 60 Hz Go to the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen Enter the actual AC output voltage for the VOLT FS parameter and press the ENTER key AC Current Full scale Apply a load to the outp
53. to decrease the value 7 FREQ field will be blinking to indicate a change in settings but the output remains unchanged 8 Press the ENTER key Both new voltage and frequency output values are now present at the output The unit has returned to immediate mode of operation until the SET key is pressed again 5 3 4 Change Output Values with the shuttle knob from the MEASUREMENT 1 screen Basic output settings such as voltage and frequency can be changed from the MEAS 1 screen by using the following procedure 1 Select the PROGAM screen by pressing the PROG key and position the cursor on either the Voltage or Frequency setting field 2 Select the MEASUREMENT 1 screen by pressing the MEAS key small arrow will be showing in front of either the Voltage or Frequency measurement readout 3 The shuttle knob can now be used to increment or decrement the selected parameter If three phase mode is selected in the MEASUREMENT 1 screen slewing the knob while the voltage is selected will change the output voltage on all three phases If only one phase is selected only the output of the selected phase will be affected 5 4 Standard Measurements Standard measurements are always available through the MEAS key on the front panel These measurements are spread across two to four screens to enhance readability Switching between these screens can be done by successively pressing the MEAS button on the front panel This will cause the sc
54. to enable the output Verify the phase B module output is within 50mVolts of the B module in the master cabinet If it is not adjust the pot behind the hole in the upper left corner of the module so the B output matches the B master output within 50mVolts Repeat for the B module Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output BPS Series 129 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 Move the DMM leads to module terminals 6 and 7 in the auxiliary cabinet Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key again to enable the output Verify the phase module output is within 50m Volts of the C module in the master cabinet If it is not adjust the pot behind the hole in the upper left corner of the module so the C output matches the C master output within 50mVolts Repeat for the C module Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 8 Power down system and replace the wires to terminals 6 and 7 on the auxiliary power modules BPS Series 130 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 Service 8 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 8 2 General This section describes the suggested maintenance and troubleshooting procedures The troubleshooting procedure is divided into two sections The first section deals with basic operatio
55. to the maximum slew rate for both voltage and frequency 5 5 2 Using Transient Modes The voltage can be programmed in the following transient operating modes STEP causes the output to permanently change to its triggered value PULSE causes the output to change to its triggered value for a specific time as determined by the Pulse menu parameters LIST causes the output to sequence through a number of values as determined by points entered in the List menu FIXED disables transient operation for the selected function 5 5 3 Step Transients Step transients let you specify an alternate or triggered voltage level that the AC source will apply to the output when it receives a trigger Because the default transient voltage level is zero volts you must first enter a triggered voltage before you can trigger the AC source to change the output amplitude Step transients can only be programmed through the bus not the front panel Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Step transients and triggers BPS Series 102 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 5 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 Parameters required to set up a Pulse transient include the pulse count pulse period and pulse duty cycle An example of a Pulse transient is show
56. transient edit screen All data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes value from 1 to 99 The EVENT defines the order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event transient It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed For example space them by 5 Entry of a sequence EVENT number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen 75 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 6 2 VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP sub menu VOLTAGE SWEEPZSTEP SETUP RANDOM END DELAY 0 001S FUNCTION SINE REPEAT SI Figure 5 12 VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen The Voltage sweep and step screen shown in Figure 5 12 can be reached from the transient screen as follows 1 5 to the VOLT SWEEP STEP entry using the up and down keys 2 Press the ENTER key to bring up the VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP screen The VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP screen has several data fields data fields that are blank to the right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this screen The EVENT is the last data field to be filled Entering the event data field will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made The VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP screen has the following fields START END VOLT DUR SCALE DURATION END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT BPS Series This field will show the s
57. will display the file download screen shown below Maintenance Panel Flash Image File C NCic537r1 12 hex Transfer aborted user Select Browse and locate the file Cic637rn nn hex at the location on the PC where you stored it before Click on the Download button This will start the firmware update procedure The front panel display for the AC source will display the message Flash first followed by Flash erase complete and Programming Flash The down load will be completed in about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the hex file After the download completes successfully the power source will initialize with the new firmware Observe the LCD display for the firmware revision displayed during initialization to confirm the new firmware is now installed 8 7 3 Flash down load Messages One or more messages may appear during this process The table below shows some of the possible message and their meaning Message Description Remedy Flash erase complete Erase operation successful Flash erase fail Firmware download capability not Refer to Service Bulletin SB 0043 supported by CPU board Flash write fail Unable to write to flash This message Refer to Service Bulletin SB 0043 is unlikely as it generally is preceded by the Flash Erase Fail message Firmware down load fail Data error Incorrect checksum read 1 Check cable connection back from Flash block
58. 00A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 BID 77r AN F3 270246 FUSE 200A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 1 Fl 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 1 2006 LR totes uso F2 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 eee 270226 FUSE 110A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T110 1 Amplifier Assy 15kVA 7003 448 1 270249 FUSE 100A 500V Ferraz Shawmut A50QS100 4 F1 F8 270168 FUSE 30A 600V Bussmann KTK 30 24 nae Low Voltage Power Supply 7003 722 1 Fl F2 270192 FUSE Poly switch Raychem RUE250 1 USE Poly switch Assy Number Location For 208V 230V Input For 400V 480V Input 7 A8 A9 7 A8 9 7003 729 1 a gt a Fan Control 7003 708 1 Fl FUSE 3A 250V Bussmann PCC3 Mi FUSE 3A 250V Bussmann PCC3 FUSE Poly switch Raychem RUE250 1 270192 FUSE Poly switch Raychem RUE250 1 270192 FUSE Poly switch Raychem RUE250 s reo FUSE 3A 250V BPS Series 142 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 10 Top Assembly Replaceable Parts BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 and BPS180 Models Note that different generation and model BPS units may use different sub assemblies Check the serial tag on the back of the BPS to determine the applicable top assembly number to determine the correct sub assembly or part required For amplifiers refer to the amplifier ser
59. 19 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 2 Front Panel Calibration Screens The calibration screens for output or measurement calibration can be selected from the MENU 3 screen Press MENU button several times to toggle to MENU 3 screen To select the OUTPUT CALIBRATION screen press the 7 or I key several times to highlight OUTPUT CAL Then press the ENTER key This will bring up the PASSWORD screen To prevent unauthorized access to calibration data a password must be entered to access any calibration screen The calibration password is always 5000 and may be entered using the numeric keypad Once entered the calibration screens remain accessible until the BPS unit is powered down Type 5000 and press the ENTER key to show the OUTPUT CALIBRATION screen On BPS systems with three phase output capability use the PHASE key on the front panel to select the phase to be calibrated To select the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen follow the same steps as outlined above but select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry instead of OUTPUT CAL If another CALIBRATION screen has been accessed since power up no password is needed Otherwise enter the same password as indicated above BPS Series 120 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power HI LD INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REA ANEL
60. 50 3 400V per phase V Hi 375A BPS180 3 400V per phase V Hi 150A BPS180 3 400V per phase V Hi 450A Output specifications apply below the Current Voltage rating lines shown in the following rating charts User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 20 Programmable Power Current RMS 75 75 HV Range 20 100 200 300 400 Voltage RMS Figure 2 2 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV Option Max Rating Current RMS HV Range 20 100 200 320 400 Voltage RMS Figure 2 3 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV Option Derated BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 21 Programmable Power 2 6 2 LF Option Specifications The LF option limits the maximum available output frequency to 500 Hz All other specifications of the BPS system remain unchanged if this option is installed 2 7 Supplemental Specifications Supplemental specifications are not warranted and generally reflect typical performance characteristics These characteristics have been checked on a type test basis only and are not verified on each unit shipped They are provided for reference only 2 7 1 Output BPS30 BPS180 Voltage Frequency Temperature 5ppm per degree coefficient Stability t 15 ppm per year Current Constant Power Mode Operation at higher currents but constant power is possible from 80 of Volta
61. 65 5 2 1 MAIN Menus 3 ior Ee eb aid rd c n vdd pte retia d os Lerten 65 212 2 Overview of MENU RE 67 5 2 3 Overview of Menu 2 and 3 aa is 68 5 2 4 PROGRAM Menu 2 i b e e Bd ee ir P ege tes 69 212 5 MEASUREMENTS Screens neh eue de t dee etate cu eo d tat sasa 71 5 2 6 TRANSIENTS Menu aasan elt b e e D a Pais Bea evasion vito 73 5 2 7 SETUP REGISTERS Menu nue ck cete ako SRS Kr 80 5 2 8 UTILITY Menus EE m 82 5 2 9 MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu 22 00000000000000005 00000 renen re 5 91 5 2 10 OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Men Ea oen ehe nere kae eade idm 92 5 3 Output Programmi Ei C Em 93 5 3 1 NTABIT TN a 93 5 2 2 Slewing Output Values with the Knob in IMMEDIATE 93 5 242 Change Output Values with the Knob in SET Mode 93 5 3 4 Change Output Values with the shuttle knob from the MEASUREMENT 1 screen 94 54 Standard Measurements T Reb eret e Pu rec ER Rep us 94 5 4 1 Standard Controller Measurements 94 5 4 2 Controller Measuremehis 1 noie e eg Der x oput age Rete detente 96 5 4 3 Accuracy Considerations iet iae cheat ra e kayak 96 5 4 4 Triggering Measurements uyana uama eere ee E qu 97 5 5 Transient Prog
62. 7 01 Rev Programmable Power 2 6 1 HV Option Specifications The HV option provides an AC only output range of 0 to 400 Vac L N Specifications unique to the HV option are shown in the table below BPS30 BPS45 BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 BPS180 Single or three phase depending on model Modes Voltage Ranges L N Resolution Accuracy Output Coupling 0 400 V 0 1V 0 25 of Full Scale 1 0 Vac rms AC only Power total power for all phases either range at full scale voltage 30KVA 45 KVA 75 KVA 90 KVA 150 KVA 180 KVA Current Note Current maximum amps per phase available between 50 and 100 96 of voltage range AC Mode Single Phase AC Mode Three Phase Peak Current AC Mode Single Phase AC Mode Three Phase Frequency Range Note BPS Series BPS30 1 400V single phase V Hi 75A BPS30 3 400V per phase V Hi 25A BPS30 1 400V single phase VHi 225A 530 3 400 phase V Hi 75 BPS45 1 400V single phase VHi 112 5A BPS45 3 400V per phase V Hi 37 5 BPS45 1 400V single phase VHi 337 5A BPS45 3 400V per phase VHi 112 5A 45 Hz 819 Hz with LF option 45 Hz 500 Hz BPS75 3 400V per phase V Hi 62 5A BPS75 3 400V per phase VHi 187 5A BPS90 3 400V per phase V Hi 75A BPS90 3 400V per phase V Hi 225A BPS150 3 400V per phase V Hi 125A BPS1
63. 7 on the lower front of the power modules Do this to module A A B C and C in the auxiliary cabinet s only Place some temporary insulation over the lug ends 2 Connect a DMM between terminals 6 and 7 the A module in the master cabinet Power up the cabinet Set the controller to the 300V range program 230V at 60Hz Enable the output by pressing the OUTPUT ON OFF key Measure the A module output voltage and write it down Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 3 Move DMM leads to the B module terminals 6 and 7 Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to enable the output Measure the B module output and write it down Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 4 Move DMM leads to the C module terminals 6 and 7 Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to enable the output Measure the C module output and write it down Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 5 Move the DMM leads to the A module terminals 6 and 7 in the auxiliary cabinet Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key again to enable the output Verify the phase A module output is within 50mVolts of the A module in the master cabinet If it is not adjust the pot behind the hole in the upper left corner of the module so the A output matches the A master output within 50mVolts Repeat for the A module Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key to disable the output 6 Move the DMM leads to the B module terminals 6 and 7 in the auxiliary cabinet Press the OUTPUT ON OFF key again
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65. ANetwork Setup MAC Address 00 00 00 00 06 68 IP Address 69 35 221 81 GWAddress 21 205 119 223 5025 HostBits 24 BPS Series 83 User Manual ELAPSED TIME VIEWING ANGLE BPS Series Programmable Power The elapsed time screen when selected from the UTILITY menu will appear for about 3 seconds The elapsed time shown is the cumulative amount of time the power source has been on from its initial build This value is read only and cannot be changed by the user The same screen also displays the internal AC source ambient temperature in degrees C ELAPSED TIME 4 11 53 TEMPERATURE 32 832 C The viewing angle can be used to change the contrast ratio of the LCD display The range of the viewing angle parameter is from 10 to 10 Setting the right viewing angle is matter of personal taste Set this parameter to a value that is most comfortable for the user To save a new viewing angle setting change the number to the desired value using the knob or the keypad and press the ENTER key The new value will blink To save it permanently press the SET key 84 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 8 1 GPIB RS232 incl USB LAN SETUP menu GPIBZRS232 SETUP GPIB ADDRESS 1 RS232 DATA RS232 BRUDRRTE 58400 RS232 PARITY aid EEN RS232 STPETS 1 Figure 5 18 GPIB RS232 SETUP Menu The GPIB RS232 SETUP menu may be used to change the interface parameter settings for both the IEEE
66. D DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT 17 Repeat steps 6 through 16 two more times using 120 V 83 ms and 80 V 150 ms as values for EVENT 10 and EVENT 15 18 Once you have programmed these three events move the cursor in the TRANSIENTS menu to the START VIEW SEQUENCE field and press the ENTER key This will get you to the START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE menu from which you can run transient programs This screen shows all available events in the transient list on the right hand side If more than five events are programmed you can scroll through the list using the UP and DOWN arrow keys To edit an existing event move the cursor to the relevant event number and press the ENTER key 19 Move the cursor to the REPEAT 0 field and enter 1 This will cause the transient program to repeat once and thus run two times total Do not confuse this global list level repeat capability with the list event level repeat field we skipped in step 15 20 Make sure the output relay is closed using the OUTPUT ON OFF key If you start a transient program with the relay open an error message will appear 21 Move the cursor to the START field and press the ENTER key The transient program you just created will execute two times If you have an oscilloscope connected to the output you may be able to see the output voltage change per Figure 5 29 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Ud UO TRGE SURG SRG VOLTAGE SURG SRG 15 VOLTAGE SURG SRG BPS Seri
67. ENCY SWEEP STEP transient will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the transient The number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT 1 Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required This must be the last item in the transient edit screen All data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes value from 1 to 99 The EVENT defines the order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event transient It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed For example space them by 5 Entry of a sequence EVENT number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen 78 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 6 4 VOLTAGE FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP sub menu ND FREG PREVIOUS SCREEN EVENT VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 5 5 SETUP DURATION 0015 END DELAY 0 001S JD UD FUNCTI SINE Figure 5 14 VOLTAGE FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen The Volt freq sweep step screen shown in Figure 5 14 can be reached from the transient screen as follows 1 Scroll to the VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys 2 Pressthe ENTER key to bring up the VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP screen The VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP screen has several data fields data fields that are blank to the right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when tryi
68. ES shut down system connection Note Do not misplace the 2 keys provided as no duplicates are available from CI If lost the ES switch must be replaced In this case contact AMETEK Programmable Power customer service service ppd Q ametek com BPS Series 145 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 12 Error Messages Any errors that occur during operation from either the front panel or the remote control interface will result in error messages Error messages are displayed in the upper left hand corner of the LCD display They are also stored in the error message queue from which they can be queried using the SYST ERR Query The error queue has a finite depth If more error messages are generated than can be held in the queue a queue overflow message will be put in the last queue location To empty the queue use the error query until the No Error result is received Errors appearing on the LCD will generally remain visible until the user moves to another screen If multiple error messages are generated in succession only the last message will be visible as there is only space for one error message on the LCD display The same area of the display is also used to display status messages While error messages always have a negative error number status messages have a positive number The table below displays a list of possible error and status messages along with their possible cause and remedy eme Neememdew 100 Com
69. Figure 3 5 External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground Note output of the power source is isolated from the input line floating with respect to chassis ground If needed either side HI or LO may be grounded If the EUT changes frequently you may want to consider using some quick disconnect scheme external to the BPS so it will not be necessary to power down the BPS and remove the front covers This can take the form of a panel mounted socket 1 or 3 phase of sufficient current and voltage rating Not supplied with BPS The output power cables must be large enough to prevent a total voltage drop exceeding 1 of the rated output voltage between the power source and the load Table 4 2 shows the size of the cables that may be used Note that wires must be sized to accommodate the maximum current that is available This may BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 30 Programmable Power be a function of the voltage range and phase mode on some BPS models If the BPS has more than one output voltage range size the wires for the lowest available voltage range as the currents will be highest in that range Cable lengths must not exceed twenty five 25 feet For lengths greater than 25 feet calculate the voltage drop from the following formula 2 X DISTANCE X CABLE RESISTANCE X CURRENT VOLT DROP Table 3 2 Suggested Output Wiring Sizes Load Current Wire Gauge US Circular Mils Me
70. HE RITES PES NI DESCRIPTION MATERIAL LE PE IF RATI Tria Ms SN ALIR RULES TES COMONAL APFROVALS DENT BPS Series User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 4 System Interface Board The System Interface Board is located in the top section of the BPS unit To access this assembly the side and front covers needs to be removed The System Interface board A6 receives the oscillator signal from the CPU controller assembly for all phases and passes it through to all amplifiers whose gains are controlled by a signal from the over current circuit The over current circuit senses the RMS value of the current If the load current exceeds the programmed value the output of this sensing circuit reduces the amplitude of the oscillator drive signal The output of the unit then becomes a constant current output with the output voltage dropping as the load increases The System interface also monitors a variety of status signals from the amplifiers This includes PFC good over temperature signals and DC bus regulation good signals If any status signal is false the system interface board will shut down the BPS At power on all status signals have to return good TRUE or the BPS system power up sequence will be halted Finally the System interface assembly also routes the required system interface bus signals between multiple BPS75
71. On Off circuit breaker on the front panel For multi cabinet systems turn on the auxiliary unit first and wait for them to cycle on then turn on the master unit 5 Ifthe BPS has more than one available output voltage range go to the PROGRAM 1 screen and select the desired voltage range The output mode can be set from the PROGRAM 2 screen use the MORE soft key or press the PROGR function key again Select AC mode 6 Set the output voltage to 0 volt and close the output relay with the OUTPUT ON OFF button There should be little or no output although the DMM may show a noise level especially if the DMM is in auto ranging mode 7 Move the cursor to the VOLTAGE field in the PROGRAM 1 screen and either use the keyboard to program a small voltage 20 VAC or slew the voltage up slowly with the knob Observe the DMM reading The reading should track the programmed voltage 8 Also monitor the scope The output should be a sinusoidal voltage waveform 9 If the output tracks increase the voltage till you reach 80 96 of the voltage range or more Check the output voltage reading and waveform 10 Select the MEASUREMENT 1 screen by pressing the MEAS button The output voltage current and power will be displayed For three phase configurations use the PHASE button to select gABC display mode This will show the voltage current and power for all three phases If all phases are loaded equally the same current and power should be visible fo
72. PROGRAM MEASUREMENT 5 TRANSIENTS WAVEFORMS BPS Series level 2 PROGRAMI VOLTAGE FREQ VOLT RANGE CURR LIMIT MORE PROGRAM2 PHASE CLOCK MODE VOLT MODE DC OFFSET START MEASUREMENTS1 VOLTAGE CURRENT FREQ POWER MORE MEASUREMENTS 2 VA POWER PEAK CURR POWER FACT CREST FACT PEAK CURR RESET MEASUREMENTS 3 VOLT THD CURR THD INST PK CURR PHASE HARMONICS TRACE ANALYSIS FUNCTION VIEW DATA MODE SCALE TRIG MODE TRIG SOURCE TRIG PHASE TRIG DELAY START VOLT SURGE SAG VOLT SWEEP STEP FREQ SWEEP STEP VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP START VIEW SEQUENCE PREVIOUS SCREEN CLIP LEVEL USER WAVE USER WAVE level 3 PAUSE REPEAT 0 CLEAR SEQ PREVIOUS SCREEN DUR SCALE DURATION END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT EVENT PREVIOUS SCREEN END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT EVENT PREVIOUS SCREEN END FREQ END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT SEQUENCE PREVIOUS SCREEN START GO TO VOLT DUR SCALE DURATION END VOLT END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT EVENT PREV SCREEN 67 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 3 Overview of Menu 2 and 3 level 1 level 2 level 3 MENU 2 ADVANCE HARMONICS TRACE ANALYSIS FUNCTION VIEW DATA MODE SCALE TRIG MODE TRIG SOURCE TRIG PHASE TRIG DELAY START APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS SETUP 1 MIL STD 704 STEADY STATE OMNI OPTION MODE TRANSIENTS RTCA DO160D NORMAL STATE PREVIOUS SCREEN ABNORMAL
73. PS amplifiers and the AC input transformer from excessive input currents The AC input power is connected to the input transformer through a large three pole contactor Removing AC power to the LV Power Supply by opening the front panel circuit breaker moving the lever to the down OFF position will cause this contactor to lose its coil voltage and will result in it opening and disconnecting the input transformer and amplifier from AC mains input Note If any system failure has occurred on any part of the BPS system AC input power must be removed immediately and not restored until the system has been inspected by a qualifier service technician Repeatedly applying power may cause further damage Always turn off the On Off Circuit breaker before re applying AC input power N CAUTION The AC input fuses can only be checked is the BPS unit is completely de energized and disconnected from any AC power input BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 28 Programmable Power Note Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up TB2 EXT SENSE Input and Output Wiring Feed throughs and Strain reliefs e Figure 3 4 BPS30 or BSP45 Rear Panel BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 29 Programmable Power 3 6 Output Connections 3 6 1 Output Wiring The output terminal blocks TB1A are located at
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75. Serial Interface 51 4 7 6 IURY BIA 52 4 7 7 LAN Interface RJS arrinte TEE 53 4 8 Multiple Cabinet Power Up Down 2 54 4 8 1 Power Up Procedure a ana e aba a e ert ia eoa aer Rh 54 4 8 2 Power Down Procedure ip apt m d e i etr e ea gs 54 BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power 4 9 Basic Initial 55 4 10 Remote Inhibit Remote 5 56 S Front Panel Operation c i ertet ay gae andar Tod eA EAR QI 58 5 1 Tour of the Front Panel sS ea eu 58 5 1 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ence eden ence rr rr rr rr rr reser rr rr RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR KR Kn 58 5 1 2 System On Off Circuit Bre ker iius eo 58 5 1 3 Status Indicator Lights mrs oriai P ta Pp e e 59 5 1 4 TheSh ttle Kno D gos SRS sees SS tone ctetuer ved 60 5 1 5 FUNCTION Keypad au qua u la ba LAN 61 5 1 6 DECIMAL KEYPAD eis ee Fou Riu T aIv pano 63 5 1 7 LCD DISDIQyxu sns 64 5 2 Men Structures ioc ed pei
76. T CONTROL SETUP Menu Figure 5 20 INITIAL SETUP Mens aa RERO RR Ee ee OR A E ER Rete en Figure 5 21 EIMIT SETUP Metis ete OH EE RO ERO ERE UTR NORNAN ee BON Figure 5 22 CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus i Figure 5 23 MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu 9 Figure 5 24 OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu Series II only n nennen eene 92 Figure 5 26 SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition Figure 5 27 Positive Trigger Delay Post Trigger 2 12 0 2 20000000000000000000005000 5555050 100 Figure 5 28 Negative Trigger Delay Pre Trigger 22 22 2 0 00 00000000000000000000050155505 er en en en enn 101 Figure 5 29 Pulse Transients eene 103 Figure 5 30 List Transients 104 Figure 5 31 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu 107 Figure 6 1 BPS Series Functional Block Diagram 108 Figure 6 2 BPS90 Series Detailed Block Diagram 111 Figure 6 3 Power Module Detailed Block Diagram we 112 Figure 6 4 Power Module Layout we 114 Figure 6 5 Amplifier Board Layout eese 116 Figure 7 1 Sample Voltage Calibration Setup BPS75 or BPS90 Rear view wee 1211 Figure 7 2 Sample BPS 90 Current Measurement Calibration Setup Rear view seen 123 Figure 7 3 DC offset AC filter o
77. TIAL SETUP 2 VOLT RANGE Sets the power on voltage range value VOLT MODE Sets the power on voltage mode Available settings are AC mode DC mode or AC DC mode OL MODE Sets the power on overload mode Available settings are Constant Current CC or Constant Voltage CV mode OUTPUT RELAY Sets the power on state of the output relay Available settings are ON or OFF INITIAL SETUP 3 VOLT SENSE Sets the power on state of the voltage sense mode Available settings BPS Series are Internal INT or External EXT 87 User Manual WAVE GROUP CLOCK MODE NO OUTPUT VOLT ALC BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power Sets the user defined waveform group that will be loaded at power on Available groups 0 1 2 and 3 Each group can contain up to 50 user defined waveforms A waveform group can only be loaded at power up To change groups you must change this field to the desired new group and cycle the power to the AC source or issue a RST command over one bus Sets the clock source used at power up Available settings are Stand Alone STAND MASTER LKM clock and lock master and AUX LKS clock and lock auxiliary This field is always set to THREE can cannot be changed It reflects the three phase output configuration of the BPS Sereis Determines ALC mode at power on The ALC mode adjusts the output voltage based on internal voltage measurement system and provides enhanced output regulation and accuracy Availab
78. TORS Menu Series II only The OUTPUT CAL FACTORS menu provides access to the output calibration parameters These parameters are password protected and can only be changed after the calibration password has been entered For three phase configurations the PHASE keys toggle between the three calibration screens for each phase Refer to the calibration section in this manual for details on performing a calibration The following calibration factors are available from this menu Entry Description VOLT FS Full scale voltage output calibration factor VOLT ZERO Zero offset voltage calibration factor PHASE OFST Phase offset calibration factor Compensates for phase shift caused by AC amplifier BPS Series 92 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 3 Output Programming 5 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 or 2 Use the PROG key to directly bring up the PROGRAM menu There are two methods for programming output parameters IMMEDIATE mode SET mode 5 3 2 Slewing Output Values with the Knob in IMMEDIATE Mode The default mode of operation is an immediate mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad are immediately reflected at the output To change the output voltage Counter Clock Clock _ wise wise Y INCR Y PROGRRM 1 DECK VOLT RANGE
79. The key can be used to toggle the sign for those parameters for which it is relevant This is typically the output voltage when in DC mode of operation For fields that have only two possible values such as the voltage range field the key can be used to toggle between these two values 62 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 1 6 DECIMAL KEYPAD The decimal keypad may be used to enter any numeric parameter required in any of the menu fields Several fields accept input from either the keypad or the knob Data entered from the keypad is normally accepted once the ENTER key is pressed unless the front panel mode is in the SET mode The following keys are available on the decimal keypad CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN BPS Series ENTRY T Figure 5 3 Entering Values from the Decimal Keypad The UP key moves the cursor position upwards one position to the previous available cursor position If the present cursor position is at the top of the right hand column the cursor is moved to the bottom position of the left hand column If the present cursor is at the top of the left hand column the cursor is moved to the bottom of the right hand column Figure 5 4 depicts the cursor movement through a two column menu PROGRAM MEASUREM MENU 1 TRANSIENTS WAVEFORMS Figure 5 4 Cursor UP Key Movement The DOWN key moves the cursor position downwards one position to the next available cursor
80. Turn off procedures should be observed for best performance 4 8 1 Power Up Procedure Follow these steps 1 Turn on each of the Auxiliary units using the front panel circuit breaker one at a time The exact order for turning on the auxiliary units is not important Note that the bias supplies of each of the auxiliary cabinets will power up but not the actual amplifiers This is because the auxiliary units are waiting for the turn on signal from the master unit Once all auxiliary units are on turn on the MASTER unit LAST using the front panel circuit breaker The master unit will go through an initialization process and power up itself plus the auxiliary units Allow 20 to 30 seconds for the turn on sequence to complete before attempting to communicate with the system 4 8 2 Power Down Procedure The power down shutdown sequence for the system is the reverse of the power up turn on sequence This means the MASTER unit is turned off FIRST Once the MASTER shuts down all auxiliary units main AC input power contactors will open up automatically They still need to be turned off individually using the front panel circuit breaker This will shut down their bias supplies as well Follow these steps 1 BPS Series Disconnect the EUT by opening the BPS output relay Use the Output On Off button on the master unit front panel or send the OUTPUT 0 command over the bus to do so Turn off the MASTER unit FIRST using the fron
81. UDRATE RS232 DATA RS232 PARITY RS232 STOPBITS PREVIOUS SCREEN HH MM SS TEMPERATURE 68 User Manual Programmable Power PHASE OFST IHARM FS IMP REAL FS IMP REACT FS IMP REAL MIN IMP REACT MIN PREVIOUS SCREEN 5 2 4 PROGRAM Menu PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 VOLTAGE 128 8URC VOLT RANGE PHASE 178 9 VOLT MODE RC FREQ 566 GHz CURR LIMIT DC OFFSET 0 PREUIOUS SCREEN MOR EEN START o 9 9 Figure 5 8 PROGRAM Menu The PROGRAM menu is shown in Figure 5 8 It can be reached in one of two ways 1 by selecting the PROGRAM entry in the MENU screen and pressing the ENTER key 2 by pressing the PROG key in the FUNCTION keypad The PROGRAM menu is used to change output parameters The most commonly used parameters are all located in PROGRAM 1 The PREVIOUS SCREEN entry when selected will return the user to the most recently selected menu This is normally the MENU screen unless the PROGRAM menu was selected using the PROG key on the FUNCTION keypad Less frequently used parameters are located in PROGRAM 2 which can be reached from the PROGRAM 1 screen using the MORE selection or by pressing the PROGRAM Key twice The following choices are available in the PROGRAM menus Entry Description PROGRAM 1 VOLTAGE Programs the output voltage in Vrms while in AC mode or absolute voltage when in DC mode In DC mode negative values can be entered FREQ Programs the output frequency when in AC m
82. UP The Limit menu shows the frequency voltage and current limit capabilities of the AC source Any attempt to program the output beyond these limits will result in a 222 Data Out of Range error Note that these limits are hardware determined and cannot be changed by the user They are shown for reference only BPS Series 82 User Manual CONFIGURATION LANETWORK SETUP Address AMETEK Programmable Power UTILITY 2 The Configuration menu shows the installed options This screen is for reference only and typically no fields can be changed by the user Displays or sets LAN interface settings If the LAN option is present this screen may be used to view or change LAN parameters The address is fixed and cannot be changed and Gateway addresses are normally assigned by the network DCHP server Changes to the other fields can be made by pressing the SET button first The indicator in the top right hand of the screen will change from NC to SET Note that any setting changes made won t take effect till after the unit has been powered down and back up To set the LAN interface to AUTO IP mode set the IP and Gateway address to all zeros This will cause the IP to be requested from the network the next time power is cycled To manually set the IP and Gateway address enter the address from the keypad The Port address is normally set to 5025 The number of host bits is a function of the network address range L
83. alue always reads DC POWER In both AC and DC mode this value is the real rms power consumed by the load MEASUREMENT 2 VA POWER In AC or AC DC mode this value is the apparent rms power consumed by the load In DC mode this value is always the same as the POWER readout PEAK CURR This readout reflects the peak current value detected at the output To measure inrush current for a unit under test open the output relay and reset the peak current value using the PEAK CURR RESET entry Then program the output voltage and frequency and turn on the output relay The peak current measurement will continuously track the maximum current value detected until reset POWER FACTOR This readout shows the power factor of the load CREST FACTOR This readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms current BPS Series 71 User Manual VOLT THD CURR THD INST CURR AMETEK Programmable Power MEASUREMENT 3 This readout displays the total voltage distortion for the selected phase The distortion calculation is based on the H2 through H50 with the fundamental voltage H1 in the denominator Note that other common definitions of THD use the RMS value of the voltage as the denominator This may result in different readings between instruments depending on the implementation chosen The mode used by the power source is selectable over the bus This readout displays the total current distortion for the selected phase The dist
84. and BPS90 chassis for multi box configurations A DB 37 to DB 37 system interface cable is used to connect two BPS units in a multi box configuration This connection is required for proper operation of the system 6 5 Current Voltage Sensor Board The current and voltage sensor boards A4 amp A5 sense the output current and voltage of all amplifiers and feeds this information back to the system interface board These same signals are also used by the controller for all measurement functions Voltage sense is accomplished either internally or externally For best voltage regulation at the EUT external sense connections should be made using the External Sense terminal block located at the top of the back panel Alternatively internal sense mode may be selected In this case the voltage is sensed at the sensor board 6 6 Low Voltage Power Supply The Low Voltage power supplies A14 amp A15 are mounted behind the system interface board in the center section of the BPS chassis These two assemblies generate all required low voltage DC outputs These outputs from the LV Power supplies provide analog and logic power to all the modules a 19 to the System Interface board and power modules b 9 V to the oscillator c 24 to all contactors and LV cooling fan d Isolated 8 V for the GPIB RS232 board Four green LED s on the system interface board are lit when the 15 V and 19 V are in regulation If an overload condition
85. and size of wire cabling prior to installation AN CAUTION Capacitors in the power source may hold a hazardous electrical charge even if the power source has been disconnected from the mains supply Allow capacitors to discharge to a safe voltage before touching exposed pins of mains supply connectors Power modules need at least 15 minutes to discharge to safe levels before they can be removed 4 5 AC On Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series front panel It is important to understand the purpose and operation of the On Off circuit breaker of the BPS Series located on the lower left side of the front panel This is a 2 5A rated breaker that is used to engage and protect the two LV Power supplies of the BPS chassis only The LV Power supplies provide DC bias power to the entire BPS system The AC input power is routed through a set of six AC line fuses F1 F6 located in the lower rear left bottom corner of the BPS See Figure 4 2 for fuse locations These fuses protect the six BPS amplifiers and the AC input transformer from excessive input currents The AC input power is connected to the input transformer through a large three pole contactor Removing AC power to the LV Power Supply by opening the front panel circuit breaker moving the lever to the down OFF position will cause this contactor to lose its coil voltage and will result in it opening and disconnecting the input transformer and amplifier from AC mains input Note If any BPS sys
86. anual AMETEK Programmable Power TRIG TRIG FUNC CLK LOCK IN OUT STRB SYSTEM INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWE EAR PANEL BBHHH gt oo HI fto POWER INPUT 1 nDHh EQUIPMENT CURRENT SHUNT ER TEST NEUT HC Hb JA Figure 7 2 Sample BPS 90 Current Measurement Calibration Setup Rear view BPS Series 123 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Connect the load to the output Use the I mOhm current shunt in series with the load to measure the AC and DC load current When programming a DC load always program the output voltage to 0 volts before changing the output load This will prevent load switch contacts from being damaged To calibrate all measurement functions the desired value for the measurement value of current or voltage must be entered for the corresponding calibration value Make the indicated adjustments by typing in the desired display value This should be the value indicated by the external DVM If a I mOhm current shunt is used for current 300 mV represents 300 amps The Calibration Load Table shows required load bank settings for the current measurement calibration procedure The following text is a detailed explanation of the procedure Note that
87. arameters that will be changed by recalling the register will be blinking If ENTER is pressed again the register will be recalled and the new values take effect To edit the register content change all parameters that need to be changed Pressing ENTER will save the new values and make them active 81 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 8 UTILITY Menus UTILITY 1 UTILITY 2 GPIB RS232 SETUP INITIAL SETUP CONFIGURATION ELAPSED TIME VOLT CURR CONTROL LIMIT SETUP LANEWORK SETUP VIEWING ANGLE 4 PREVIOUS SCREEN Figure 5 17 UTILITY UTILITY menus provide access to less frequently used setup items There is connection between the various entries in the UTILITY menu other than there is no other logical place to put them The following entries can be found in the UTILITY menu Entry Description UTILITY 1 GPIB RS232 SETUP This entry provides access to the setup parameters for either the IEEE 488 RS232 USB or LAN interface All parameters are saved in non volatile memory 50 there is rarely a need to change these values VOLT CURR CONTROL The voltage and current control menu can be used to select the current limit method the voltage sense source The standard available voltage range pairs are 150 Vac and 300 Vac in AC mode or 200 and 400 Vdc in DC mode The two current limit choices are Constant Voltage and Constant Current Constant Voltage mode will maintain the set voltage
88. ase meter between phase A and B outputs 4 Use the PHASE key to select phase B in the upper right corner of the CAL screen 5 Close output relay and measure the phase angle between phase A and Phase B 6 Adjust PHASE OFST cal coefficient up or down and press ENTER key until phase B offset is 240 0 5 or better 7 Connect phase meter between phase A and C outputs 8 Use PHASE key to select phase C in the upper right corner of CAL screen 9 Adjust PHASE OFST cal coefficient up or down and press ENTER key until phase C offset is 120 0 5 or better 7 4 4 Output Calibration Summary The following Table is a summary of the preceding calibration steps Program the following values in the table and make the adjustments in the OUTPUT CALIBRATION screen Select the phase to be calibrated by pressing the PHASE key CALIBRATION PROGRAM VALUES CALIBRATION VALUE ADJUST TO 300 VAC range DC Zero 300 VAC range 0 0 V VOLT ZERO 0x5mV DC 60 Hz 300 VAC range High Freq DC 300 VAC range 0 0 V VOLT ZERO 0 5mV DC Zero HF models only 820 Hz 300 VAC range Volt FS 240 0 V 60 Hz VOLT FS 240 0 05 VAC Phase Offset B C 150 VAC range 120V PHASE OFST 60 Hz Table 7 3 Output Calibration Table BPS Series BPS Series 128 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 5 Non Routine Calibration AN WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY
89. asured with an external DMM Use the ENTER key to save this value 127 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 4 2 Three Phase Mode As indicated earlier for 3 Phase power system BPS30 3 BPS45 3 575 3 BPS90 3 5150 3 and BPS180 3 repeat the preceding steps for the Phase B and C outputs The order in which the outputs for each phase are calibrated is not important Press the PHASE key to select each output to be calibrated Monitor the output of the respective phase by moving the HI input of the Digital Multimeter The LO input should remain connected to the common LO of the sense connector 7 4 3 Phase Angle Calibration Output phase angle calibration is required only on BPS Series models capable of three phase mode operation A phase meter is required to perform this calibration This calibration can be done in either high or low voltage range as long as the maximum input voltage of the phase meter input is not exceeded Select AC mode thee phase mode 120Vac 60 Hz Program all three phase outputs to the same voltage For best results the output of all amplifiers should be loaded to at least 8096 of full scale voltage current on all phases at the same time This requires a three phase load If no such load is available perform this calibration with no load Proceed as follows 1 Program AC mode 3 phase low voltage range 120Vac 50 or 60 Hz Close output relay 2 Select OUTPUT CAL screen 3 Connect ph
90. at should be used when positioning the data acquisition window with respect to the trigger moment POST TRIGGER DELAY A positive trigger delay value means the acquisition window is delayed by the amount of time specified In this case the actual trigger moment itself is no longer present in the acquisition buffer This situation is shown in Figure 5 26 where 20 ms trigger delay is used after triggering on phase 180 fundamental frequency of the output is 50 Hz The dashed line indicates the trigger point It occurs on the first 180 degree point that occurs after the user presses the ENTER key while on the START field Once the trigger occurs the acquisition holds off the specified 20 ms at which point the data requested is captured Using a positive trigger delay value always yields post trigger data TRIGGER SOURCE PHASE 180 ACQUISITION WINDOW m TRIGGER Enter M DeLay Pl 200 150 100 VOLTAGE Figure 5 26 Positive Trigger Delay Post Trigger Data Positive trigger delay values may be set from 0 0 ms to 1000 0 ms 1 second in 0 1 ms increments The value may be entered directly from the keyboard or using the knob BPS Series 100 User Manual Programmable Power PRE TRIGGER DELAY Alternatively a negative trigger delay value may be specified up to the maximum time window depth of the acquisition window The value may be entered directly from the keyboard or using the
91. at the output until the load current exceeds the current limit setting at which time the voltage will be dropped to zero This effectively shuts off the AC source output in case of an overload condition This mode has user programmable trip delay which is located in the same menu Constant Current mode will maintain the load current at the maximum level set by the current limit value even if the maximum power level is exceeded This is done by reducing the voltage as needed As such the voltage will be reduced from the set level down to zero depending on the load requirement This mode is useful for starting up motor or capacitor loads that may require a high inrush current This mode also has a user programmable trip delay Voltage sensing for regulation and measurement can be selected for internal or external External voltage sensing can compensate for voltage drops caused by load cable impedance To achieve the best output regulation select external sense and connect the voltage sense wires at the load INITIAL SETUP The initial setup menu can be used to determine the AC source settings at power up CAUTION The initial setup can be used to power up the AC source with the output on and a high voltage present at the output For normal situations this is not recommended due to the potential danger to operators It is recommended that the initial voltage be set low and or the output relay be programmed to OFF for most situations LIMIT SET
92. ation advice currents 8 3 6 No Output and No Lights on Front Panel CAUSE SOLUTION Input circuit breaker switched off Switch the breaker on No input power to F1 or F1 F6 model Ensure 3 phase power is getting to input fuses dependent LV Power Supply failure Have supply serviced 8 3 7 No Output But Front Panel controller is active CAUSE SOLUTION OUTPUT ON button is turned off Press OUTPUT ON so that ON LED is lit REMOTE INHIBIT pins 5 amp 6 at TB3 on rear Check polarity setting or RI Mode Use panel are shorted together OUTPut RI LEVel LOW HIGH command to set RI mode to high or low Current limit programmed down or to zero Program current limit higher Voltage programmed down or to zero Turn amplitude control up BPS Series 132 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 4 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 480 VAC AND 450 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE gt WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED 8 4 1 Switch Off Unit Switch off the unit at the circuit breaker on the front panel as well as removing the input power from the unit WARNING Wait 10 min
93. below is provided below the input transformer to allow the input wiring to be routed to the front of the unit where the connections are to be made N WARNING The power source s input connection wiring gage size must be sized for the maximum input current rating to ensure user safety and avoid possible power source damage regardless of the actual output load BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 24 Programmable Power Front view cover removed 7 AC INPUT k a 11 12 13 B CHASSIS B GND d A LE kasa H Figure 3 2 Location of BPS30 and BPS45 AC Input Fuse Block and Chassis Ground Connection Front View Panel Removed Note To comply with product safety requirements EARTH GROUND must be connected to the chassis of the AC power system using the ground stud located directly below the AC input fuse block Use a Green Yellow ground wire Note DO NOT USE THE NEUTRAL CONNECTION OF A 3 PHASE Y AC POWER CONNECTION IN PLACE OF A TRUE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION AC power system neutrals cannot be used for protective earth ground The mains source must have a current rating equal to or greater than the input fuses and the input wiring must be sized to satisfy the applicable electrical codes The front cover must be re installed prior to use and the strain relief provisions located at the rear bottom of the unit must be used to maintain protection against hazardous conditio
94. ble lines Additional user accessible inputs and outputs available through this assembly are Trigger Input BNC Trigger Output BNC Function Strobe BNC Remote Inhibit terminal strip External Sync terminal strip Output Status specific top assembly models only BPS Series 110 Programmable Power User Manual REVISE 006110
95. button will recover from an overload condition The OVER TEMPERATURE LED indicates an overheating problem inside the unit This is an abnormal condition which will cause the unit to shut off Check the air openings to make sure they are not blocked The HI RANGE LED is on when the high voltage output range has been selected 59 User Manual 5 1 4 The Shuttle Knob AMETEK Programmable Power Counter Clock Clock Y Y DECR INCR Figure 5 1 Shuttle Knob The shuttle knob is located to the right of the LCD screen and is used to change setup parameters Note that it cannot be used to move the cursor position between menu fields Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys in the FUNCTION keypad for this The shuttle knob can operate in one of two distinct modes of operation MODE IMMEDIATE mode SET mode BPS Series DESCRIPTION Any time the ENTER key is pressed the BPS Series returns to its normal mode of operation In this mode changes made with the shuttle knob or the data entry keypad 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 When the SET key located in the FUNCTION keypad is pressed changes made with the shuttle to any output parameter will not take effect until the ENTER key is pressed In this mode any changes made to a setup menu will be blinking to indicate the pending change condition Th
96. causes the list to execute twice when started by a single trigger To set up this type of transient list proceed as follows 1 Press PROG key to bring up the PROGRAM 1 menu 2 Move the cursor to the VOLTAGE field and enter 0 Volt Press ENTER to confirm your setting 3 Make sure you are in the HIGH voltage range as we will program surge to 160 V rms The low range would only allow 150 V rms PROGRAM 1 ENNIUS EIS VOLT RRNGE 68 0Hz CURR LIMIT 4 Press the MENU key to bring up MENU 1 5 Move the cursor to the TRANSIENTS entry and press the ENTER key You are now in the TRANSIENTS menu 6 Move the cursor to the VOLT SURGE SAG entry and press the ENTER key You are now in the VOLT SURGE SAG SETUP menu 7 If you have a three phase configuration and in the three phase mode use the PHASE key to select all three phases ABC will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen 8 The START 0 may be left at RANDOM as we not interested in starting at a specific phase angle If a number is already present in this field use the BACKSPACE key to clear it BPS Series 104 User Manual Programmable Power 9 Move the cursor to the GO TO VOLT field and enter 160 0 10 Move the cursor to the DUR SCALE field and set this field to TIME We will be entering delays in time rather than cycles since this example was stated in ms 11 Move the cursor to the DURATION field and enter 0 033 secon
97. causes the output to drop more than 1046 or the output has failed the corresponding LED will extinguish This feature is helpful in troubleshooting the unit See Service section 7 6 7 Power Module Each BPS chassis accommodates three power modules These power modules are located in the center of the chassis and can be removed from the front after removing the front cover Each power modules is fully self contained and forms a complete AC to AC or AC to DC converter The three power modules are identical and can be interchanged if needed although this is not recommended under normal use The power module is depicted in Figure 6 4 BPS Series 113 Programmable Power User Manual ITT PRI m a Figure 6 4 Power Module Layout 114 BPS Series User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 7 1 PFC Input Power Converter The PCF section is located at the bottom of each power module AC power enters the power module at the PFC input section The PFC section using a PWM boost converter to turn the unregulated three phase 140 VAC into a regulated 225 V DC bus A bank of capacitors is used to provide ride through and to support high peak current demands from the amplifier boards The PFC PWM circuit drives a set of three high capacity IGBT s These IGBT s connect directly to the DC bus bars which connect the PFC output to the Amplifier boards The condition of the PFC section is constantly monitored and reported to
98. d device on the heat sink assemblies and the power module assembly will have to be serviced 8 4 6 Other No Output Conditions If one or more outputs phase A B or C do not produce an output it may be caused by an amplifier failure Amplifier failures can either be input PFC or output related Amp To determine if this is the case the cover of the amplifier has to be removed Contact customer service service ppd Qametek com before attempting to diagnose on your own BPS Series 134 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power PFC failure denotes one or all three of the IGBT power modules on the large PFC heat sink have shorted and damaged the devices This type of failure is sometimes accompanied by a popping sound as the large PFC power devices give out To diagnose this failure mode the amplifiers must be removed and the cover removed for inspection If there is any sign of damage the PFC power devices must be replaced If not they need to be checked for continuity using a DMM or diode checker In case of a PFC failure older generation PFC control boards 7003 705 or 7003 712 may have sustained damaged in the isolated gate drive section of the board and the board itself may have to be replaced BPS Systems with later generation 7003 716 PFC control boards generally will only require replacement of the 2A gate fuses to restore functionality If the PFC section looks intact one of the output amplifier switches may have shorted The u
99. d output voltage This mode will use the internal voltage measurements to adjust the output voltage continuously as needed This effectively increases the output accuracy and regulation beyond what is possible with ALC off This field is used to select constant current CC or constant voltage CV mode The constant current mode will limit the maximum amount of current drawn by the load to the set value The voltage will be reduced as needed after the trip delay time to maintain the level of programmed current The constant voltage mode will maintain the set voltage as long as the current drawn by the load does not exceed the current limit programmed If the current limit is exceeded the output will be shut off after the trip delay time The trip delay field may be used to set the amount of time to hold off the current limit trip point The minimum amount of time is 100 ms or 0 1 sec The maximum amount of time is 5 00 sec This field selects the internal or external sense line inputs Internal sense does not require the external sense lines to be connected as sensing occurs at the output relay of the AC source For best results connect the external sense lines and select the EXT sense mode in this field This will compensate for voltage drop in the cables to the load The measurements are also taken at the sense points so the external sense mode should be used for best measurement results This field is always set to three to indicate the
100. ds Be sure not to enter 33 as this field is specified in seconds not milliseconds The highest time resolution available for list transients is 1 ms or 0 001 s 12 Move to the END VOLT field and enter 0 0 We want the voltage to return to 0 Volt after the first burst 13 Move the cursor to the END DELAY field and enter 0 067 for a interval delay of 67 ms Notice that we effectively combined steps 0 and 1 from Figure 5 29 into a single list event 14 If you have an BPS Series AC source move down to the FUNCTION field and use the knob to select SINE The knob will allow you to scroll through all available wave shapes in the active WAVE GROUP If you have a 1 or 3 standard controller this field will not be visible 15 Move the cursor to the REPEAT field and enter 0 This means this event will be executed once and not repeated Do not confuse this event level repeat capability with the entire list level repeat field which we will use later 16 Move the cursor down to the EVENT field and enter a number from 1 through 99 The transient list will be executed in order of event number Leaving a gap between event numbers allows you to insert events at different places later in the sequence Deleting events is always possible regardless of the event number For the purpose of this exercise we will start with EVENT 5 Enter 5 and press the ENTER key This brings you back to the TRANSIENTS menu VOLT SURGE SRG SETUP RANDOM END VOLT EN
101. during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the electrical circuits Even when power is off capacitors may retain an electrical charge Use safety glasses during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc San Diego California USA nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel material or inconsequential injury loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories SAFETY SYMBOLS AN WARNING A CAUTION Risk of Electrical Shock Refer to Accompanying Documents O Off Supply Direct Current DC b Standby Supply Alternating Current AC On Supply 37 Three Phase Alternating Current D Protective Conductor Terminal JE Earth Ground Terminal ET Fuse Chassis Ground BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A Programmable Power Product Family BPS Series AC Power Source Warranty Period 1 Year WARRANTY TERMS AMETEK Programmable Power Inc provides this written warranty covering the Product stated above and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above then AMETEK may at its option repair or replace the Product or issue a credit note for the defective Product or provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the Product The Buyer will a
102. e Figure 4 4 for location of TB2 and Figure 4 5 for shield connection detail Note For External Sense connection a shielded cable MUST be used with the shield connected to chassis ground at the Ext Sense connector See Figure 4 5 External sense is recommended for multi cabinet systems is the output wiring from the cabinets to the common output terminal block supplied is not of equal length Figure 4 5 External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground Note The output of the power source is isolated from the input line and floating with respect to chassis ground If needed either side HI or LO may be grounded If the EUT changes frequently you may want to consider using some quick disconnect scheme external to the BPS so it will not be necessary to power down the BPS and remove the rear covers This can take the form of a panel mounted socket 1 or 3 phase of sufficient current and voltage rating Not supplied with BPS The output power cables must be large enough to prevent a total voltage drop exceeding 1 of the rated output voltage between the power source and the load Table 4 2 shows the size of the cables that may be used Note that wires must be sized to accommodate the maximum current that is available This may be a function of the voltage range and phase mode on some BPS models If the BPS has more than one output voltage range size the wires for the lowest available voltage range as the currents will be highest
103. em is equipped with a GPIB RS232C USB or LAN interface refer to the BPS Programming manual for information on using the remote control interfaces and command syntax The programming manual is provided on the same CDROM as this user manual BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 11 Programmable Power 2 Specifications Specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 5 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 For three phase configurations or mode of operation all specifications are for Line to Neutral L N and phase angle specifications are valid under balanced load conditions only 2 1 Electrical 2 1 1 Input BPS30 BPS45 BPS75 590 BPS150 BPS180 208 310 230 Vir 10 Line Voltage 3 phase 3 wire ground PE Line Current Efficiency Inrush Current Line Frequency 116 Arus 187 Vi 105 Arms 207 Vi 60 Arms 360 Vit 50 432 V 175 Anus 187 Vit 157 Arms 207 Vi 90 Arms 360 Vit 75 Arms 432 Vi 400 Vir 26 10 480 Vi 10 37 KVA 53 KVA 88 KVA 106 KVA 176KVA 212 KVA 292 Arms 187 Vit 261 Arms 207 Vi 150 Arms 9 360 Vit 125 Arms 432 Vip chassis requires its own AC service Total Line currents are 2 x BPS150 Each BPS150 Each BPS180 chassis requires its ow
104. en crate in the event the system ever has to be returned to the factory for either repair or upgrades N WARNING This version BPS power source weighs approximately 2150 lbs 975 Kg approximately 2475 lbs 1123 Kg Obtain adequate help and proper equipment when moving the unit Make sure the location floor in which the BPS Series unit s will be installed can support the weight of the unit s 4 20 Power Requirements The BPS Series 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 Available three phase input settings are 208 Vi r option 208 230 Vi option 230 400 V option 400 or 480 Vj option 480 N CAUTION Do not connect 400 or 480V into a unit set for 208 or 230V unit the result could bea severely damaged unit Always check the input rating on the model number tag before connecting AC input power Consult factory if input settings have to be changed BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 35 Programmable Power BPS Series Figure 4 1 BPS75 BPS90 Power Source Photo User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 36 Programmable Power 4 3 Mechanical Installation 75 and 590 products are completely self contained power sources They are to be used free standing on a solid surface The units are fan cooled drawing air in from the front and exhausting at the
105. ent limit scaling and current measurement will be off by a factor of three Changes made to the SYSTEM field will not take effect until AFTER power on the BPS system is cycled Off then back on CONFIGURATION SETUP 4 LAN This field indicates the presence of the LAN Ethernet interface option ON indicates the option is present N A indicates the option is not installed Not all features indicated are available on this model 5 2 9 MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS VOLT FS 185888 18888 Figure 5 23 MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu The MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS menu provides access to the measurement calibration parameters The parameters apply to the selected mode of operation AC mode only For three phase configurations the PHASE keys toggle between the three calibration screens for each phase These parameters are password protected and can only be changed after the calibration password has been entered Refer to the calibration section in this manual for details on performing a calibration Entry Description VOLT FS Full scale voltage measurement calibration factor CURR FS Full scale current measurement calibration factor BPS Series 91 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 10 OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu OUTPUT CAL FACTORS ah OLT FS 28888 IMP REAL FS 6B IMP REACT F HASE 5 8 IMP REAL M FS 2 5 1 IM REACT MIN 66 Figure 5 24 OUTPUT CAL FAC
106. er BPS Series 126 User Manual 7 4 1 Output Cal 300 VAC Range DC Zero AMETEK Programmable Power Program the output to the 300 VAC Range by pressing and selecting the 300 Range with the shuttle Program the output to 0 0 volts and 60 Hz Go to the OUTPUT CAL screen select the VOLT ZERO parameter and adjust the output to 0 0 0 005 VDC Save this value by pressing the ENTER key 300 VAC Range High Freq DC Zero Required for Series II models with HF option only Program the output to the 300 VAC Range by pressing and selecting the 300 Range with the shuttle Program the output to 0 0 volts and 820 Hz Go to the OUTPUT CAL screen select the VOLT ZERO parameter and adjust the output to 0 0 0 005 VDC Save this value by pressing the ENTER key To calibrate AC output set the power source to the AC mode high voltage range For BPS units with the optional range use the 300V range for all calibrations Select the OUTPUT CAL entry from the MENU 3 screen Refer to section 5 2 10 for relevant LCD screen 300 VAC Ran e Full scale BPS Series Before programming the output voltage first set the ALC mode to OFF in the UTILITY VOLT CURR CONTROL screen Then select the 300 VAC Range from the Program 1 screen Program the output to 240 0 volts and 60 Hz and close the output relay Go to the OUTPUT CAL screen select the VOLT FS and enter 20000 With the shuttle adjust this value to obtain 240 0 05 volts at the output as me
107. er ASC full listing can be found either through your local distributor or our website www programmablepower com by clicking Support and going to the Service Centers tab When requesting an RMA have the following information ready Model number e Serial number e Description of the problem NOTE Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper s expense NOTE A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK to be in specification is subject to an evaluation fee and applicable freight charges BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power Table of Contents tur 11 1 1 t veo ie ru tede ty i tet der eo wes ta tud cod ette 11 1 2 Manual Orgarzation and Form t ns 5 2 b ette e eater eda D cie p dee dice Bue ke te 11 Dine SUOMI T 12 24 Electrical anu een tegi tet ete ett 12 2 1 1 ed ec atu b 12 2 1 2 Output seitin 13 2 1 3 AC Me asuremehls ta odii du haya ate Ee aaa otto be OR orte 15 2 1 4 System SPECHICAUON ER 16 2 1 5 Unit Protect Otis ii ods o oe e e e o t e e bes 17 2 2 Mechanical eee 17 2 3 Environmental ul s
108. er and allow the internal capacitors to fully discharge minimum of 15 mins before removing any cover See Figure 4 2 for details No wiring for AC input connections is provided with the BPS Series and must be provided by the end user or installer Input wiring should be entered through the right hand side when facing the back of the BPS cabinet see Figure 4 4 wire access opening located at the rear bottom of the BPS chassis A wire channel marked as 2 in figure below is provided below the input transformer to allow the input wiring to be routed to the front of the unit where the connections are to be made N WARNING The power source s input connection wiring gage size must be sized for the maximum input current rating to ensure user safety and avoid possible power source damage regardless of the actual output load BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 37 Programmable Power AC LINE INPUT FUSES LOCATION Ta TE Figure 4 2 Location of BPS75 and BPS90 AC Input Connection Block TB3 and Chassi
109. es 105 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Note AC source output remains at the last programmed values at the completion of the list In three phase mode the voltage lists are phase selectable You can set up a different voltage list for each phase To do this use the PHASE key to choose the desired phase as described in the example Note that fields common to all phases such as DURATION END DELAY and REPEAT always apply to all three phases in three phase mode When the cursor is moved to any of these fields the phase enunciator in the top right hand corner always reverts to g ABC Frequency transients are identical to voltage transients except they apply to all three phases at all times in a three phase configuration 5 5 6 Programming Slew Rates As shown in the previous examples there are a number of ways that you can generate custom waveforms Programmable slew rates provide additional flexibility when customizing waveforms Slew rates determine how fast the voltage or frequency is changed by the controller when a step pulse or list transient is triggered Slew rates cannot be programmed from the front panel and are always set to their maximum values at power on To use programmable slew rates the AC source must be programmed over the bus Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming slew rates BPS Series 106 User Manual Programmable Power 5 5 7 Transient Execution START
110. f the power modules cannot be isolated contact the factory for assistance BPS Series 135 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 6 Fuses FUSE FUNCTION FUSE VALUE CI F1 thru F6 AC mains input 208 240V 200A 270246 Table 8 2 BPS75 and BPS90 Fuse Ratings BPS Series 136 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 7 Firmware Updates BPS Series units support firmware updates over the 5232 interface Units that support firmware updates over the RS232 interface will have a longer initial delay at power up This additional time delay at power up allows the firmware erase and upload process to be engaged if needed 8 7 1 Requirements This section provides basic instructions for updating firmware on BPS series AC power sources The following items are required to download new firmware e Acopy of the new firmware in HEX format Typically named 637 where n nn represents the revision of the firmware The file may be downloaded from the AMETEK Programmable Power website www programmablepower com or may have been distributed through email If the file is archived to a zip it must be unzipped to its original HEX format hex extension before it can be used The FlashLoaderComm utility program This Windows program can be downloaded from the AMETEK Programmable Power website www programmablepower com under GUI Software You need to be a registered user to do so e A Windows 2000
111. for AC input wiring Cable entry and strain relieve for AC output wiring External sense terminal block Remote voltage sense System interface 2x RS232 USB GPIB LAN option Trigger In BNC Trigger Out BNC Function Strobe BNC Output Status BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power 2 3 Environmental Operating Temp 0 to 35 Except in CP mode 4132 to 104 F Storage Temp 40 to 85 40 to 4185 F Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing maximum for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 5096 at 40 C Installation Over voltage Category II 2 4 Regulatory Electromagnetic Emissions Designed to meet EN50081 2 and EN50082 2 European Emissions and Immunity and Immunity standards as required for the mark Acoustic Noise 75 dBA maximum at 0 to 50 load 80 dBA maximum greater than 50 load to 100 load Measured at one meter Designed to EN 61010 1 European safety standards as required for the mark 2 5 Front Panel Controls Controls Shuttle knob Allows continuous change of all values including output calibration and range change Decimal keypad A conventional decimal keypad facilitates quick entry of numerical values such as voltage current limit etc The large blue enter key will make the value you enter effective Using the SET key allows the user to preset all parameter values and update them all at once by p
112. ge range 125 of max current declining to 100 of maximum current at 100 of voltage range for short periods of time or at reduced ambient temperatures 15 mins 30 C See Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 4 2 7 2 Acoustic Noise Levels Measured at a distance of one meter 3 ft 63 dBA at no load to 68 dBA at full load 65 dBA at no load to 72 dBA at full load BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 22 Programmable Power 3 Unpacking and Installation BPS30 and BPS45 Models N CAUTION There are two basic hardware configuration models of the BPS Series power source with different hookup instructions Verify that the model being installed is one of the models indicated above See section 3 0 for BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 and BPS180 versions 3 1 Unpacking Inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt If damage is evident notify the carrier DO NOT return an instrument to the factory without prior approval Do not destroy the packing container until the unit has been inspected for damage in shipment If possible retain the container wooden crate in the event the system ever has to be returned to the factory for either repair or upgrades N WARNING This version power source weighs approximately 2150 lbs 975 Kg approximately 2475 lbs 1123 Kg Obtain adequate help when moving the unit Make sure the location floor in which the BPS Series unit will be installed can suppor
113. gs will depend on AC input configuration settings Circuit breaker for LV supply Input Over voltage Automatic shutdown Input Over voltage Surge protection to withstand 50082 1 IEC 801 4 5 levels Transients Output Over current Adjustable level constant current mode with programmable set point Output Short Circuit Peak and RMS current limit Over temperature Automatic shutdown 2 2 Mechanical Parameter Specification Dimensions Height 50 0 1270 mm for each BPS 30 BPS45 Width 28 75 731 mm chassis Depth 34 5 876 mm Unit Weight Net 1150 Ibs 522 Kg approximately for each BPS30 BPS45 chassis Shipping 1231 Ibs 560 Kg approximately Dimensions 74 5 1892 3 mm for each BPS75 BPS90 30 3 769 6 mm chassis 38 3 972 8 mm Unit Weight Net 2150 Ibs 975 Kg approximately for each BPS75 BPS90 2475 Ibs 1123 Kg approximately Biss chassis Shipping 2450 Ibs 1111 Kg approximately 2775 lbs 1258 Kg approximately Material Steel or aluminum chassis panels and covers Finish Light textured painted external surfaces Panels semi gloss polyurethane color no 26440 medium gray Cooling Fan cooled with air intake on the front and exhaust to the rear Fans 14 x 225CFM Air displacement 50 Cu Ft sec Max Internal Construction Modular sub assemblies Rear Panel See section 3and 4 for description of connections Connections e Cable entry and strain relieve
114. hus for 50 Hz applications no rounding errors occur but for 60 Hz the 16 66 ms period will cause a rounding error when converted The Duration scale selection affects both the DURATION and END DELAY parameters Duration is the time the output voltage level will dwell at the GO TO VOLT level The DUR SCALE defines the time scale of this parameter in CYCLES or SECONDS This is the output voltage level at the end of the transient EVENT and after a time specified by the DURATION This is the time delay the voltage level will stay at the END VOLT level before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient This field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this step of the transient sequence Each step can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50 user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step The default wave shape is always the SINE sine wave 74 User Manual REPEAT EVENT BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power This is the number of times the SURGE SAG transient event will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the transient program Note that the number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT 1 Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required This must be the last item in the
115. ial tag for the relevant amplifier top assembly part number Table 10 1 BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 and BPS180 Replaceable Parts amp Fuses Oscillator Assembly 7003 442 7003 719 1 Assy Aux Generator METEK PP 2 2 9 2 5 2 7 2 11 gt 7003 442 1 7000 723 4 gt gt gt gt Top Assembly 5440001 70037221 Assy Low Volt PSU TAMETEKPP A 14 15 16 3 A4 A gt gt gt 3 4 ALA laci fas gt gt lt a d Eme gt amp lt lt lt lt lt 5 mim aol Excl lasi la 5 ETEK PP 7003 73 1 1 PC Assy System Interface 7003 701 1 PC Assy V I Sense 7003 714 1 PC Assy EMI Filter 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy ISkVA 1 A 13 7 8 9 10 12 B2 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy ISKVA 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy 15 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy ISKVA gt 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy ISKVA 7003 448 1 Amplifier Assy ISKVA METEK PP 241186 Fan 3 24VDC NMB Technology 3110 05 50 00 1725 22 1 3 4 2 270224 Circuit Breaker 2 5A 300V AIRPAX ere UNE 245235 Relay 3C 30A 24VDC Deltrol Controls 77 i YY Y C 21014 82 245248 KIA K8 1 2 1 ABB Relay 3C 100A 24VDC AE75 30 00 81 5 K5 1 K3
116. iate for capturing events that occur only once such as the inrush current when turning on a load Continuous CONT This mode causes the trigger system to re arm itself after each trigger event Every time a new trigger event occurs new data is acquired and the LCD display is updated No user intervention is required after the initial START event This mode is appropriate for capturing repetitive events or to monitor the source output continuously Display updates will occur about once per second 5 4 4 2 Trigger source The BPS Series controller offers a choice of trigger sources in front panel operation mode The following trigger sources are available from the TRIG SOURCE field Immediate IMM This mode causes a trigger to occur as soon as the ENTER key is pressed with the cursor on the START field No trigger source needs to be specified for this trigger mode This mode is equivalent to the INIT IMM ACQ bus command This trigger source is appropriate if no trigger condition is known or desired When using this trigger source the acquisition is always triggered Phase PHASE A This mode causes the BPS acquisition system to wait for a specified phase angle on the phase A voltage output This allows the acquisition to be positioned in time with respect to any phase angle on phase A B or C Note that phase A B and C are typically at 0 240 and 120 with respect to the specified trigger phase in this field An example of this trigge
117. idual calibration points in a summary format The following text is a more detailed explanation of the procedure The full scale calibration should be done in the AC mode for both the low and high range if available The option HV range be done only if the high range 300V AC is not available If both the standard high range and the HV optional range is available calibrate the standard range Note Selecting the calibration screen by entering the Cal Password will turn off the ALC mode Conversely turning on the ALC mode will turn off the Calibration mode If the ALC mode is turned off during calibration the cal password will have to be re entered to allow calibration Setup Connect the test equipment to the power source depending on model configurations as shown in Figure 7 1 For multi phase systems each phase has to be calibrated individually Note that no load is required for most output calibrations DC Offset measurements If the DMM used to perform DC offset calibration has trouble rejecting AC noise in VDC mode measurement not stable it may be necessary to use a small filter circuit at the output of the amplifier to measure the DC offset A 100Kohm RN60 1 4W CI P N 560131 and 22uF 35V CI P N 611267 series network can be used in this case as shown below Use this circuit only while performing DC offset checks and remove for other calibrations AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 100 Kohm VV Figure 7 3 DC offset AC filt
118. illator drive signals are present on the system interface board connect the DMM to brass terminals 5 amp 6 located near the bottom of the power module Program 100 Volts There should be about 100 Vac between terminals 5 and 6 If no voltage at all is measured it is possible that the AC power stage inside the module has failed and it will be necessary to remove the power module from the chassis for closer inspection WARNING Wait 10 minutes for all internal capacitors to discharge To remove the power module proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the 7 wires going to the brass terminals the lower front panel of the module Label the wires so they can be reinstalled correctly later 2 Remove screws securing the upper and lower straps holding the module in the chassis slot 3 Remove the 50 pin ribbon connector at J50A B or C 4 Carefully slide module outward and lift out of cabinet Use caution module weighs 66 LBS 30Kg 5 With the power module out of the cabinet and lying flat on a bench remove the screws on the bottom and sides of the left hand cover as seen from the front when module is installed normally 6 Inspect the three IGBT transistor modules Q1 Q2 and Q3 for any visible damage 7 Using an ohmmeter check the 30A fuses on the positive and negative side of the power distribution board that connects the four amplifier modules to the DC bus If any of them are open then one or more of the amplifier sections has a damage
119. important to calibrate the AC voltage measurements before performing an AC full scale output calibration Note Perform the Measurement calibration first The cardinal calibration points used during calibration are chosen to obtain optimal performance at the typical operating points of the BPS Series If the typical application in which the BPS system is used is unusual it may be better to calibrate it at different operating points than the ones used in this manual Also if the required load values for current calibration are not available the programmed voltage may be adjusted to obtain the approximate current typically close to maximum available current per phase 7 4 Recommended Calibration Equipment Digital Multimeter Agilent 3458A or equivalent better 1 mOhm Current Shunt Isotek Model RUG Z RO01 0 1 Load Bank Various high power load resistors or a resistive load bank will be needed E g Avtron Size of the load bank depends on model and phase mode A load is required to perform the current measurement calibration near full scale Current measurement calibration should be done on the lowest available voltage range The accuracy and value of the load resistor is not critical as long as the current drawn is sufficient to operate the AC Source in the upper current range 80 100 Suggested values of load bank settings are shown in Table 7 1 PC with CI BPSGUI Optional Consult factory for further information BPS Series 1
120. ing list parameter One or more transient list Check programmed lists parameters missing Voltage peak error Peak voltage exceeds internal This error may occur when bus voltage selecting user defined wave shapes with higher crest factors Reduce programmed RMS value Slew time exceed Time needed to slew to final Check dwell times in transient list dwell value is less than dwell time settings Increase dwell time or change slew rate for affected parameter Illegal during transient Operation requested not Wait till transient execution is available while transient is completed or abort transient running execution first Output relay must be Operation not possible with Close relay before attempting closed open relay operation E g transient execution requires output relay to be closed Trans duration less then Dwell time below minimum Increase dwell time to at least 1 lmsec or 1 msec msec Input buffer full Too much data received Break up data in smaller blocks EOS Fault Hardware error reported by Cycle power on EOS to reset error EOS option If error persists contact CI service This option is not available on at service ood ametek com BPS Series products for repair Waveform harmonics Harmonic contents of user Reduce harmonic content or reduce limit defined wave shape are too fundamental frequency high and could damage programmed amplifier ALC or Impedance Conflict between ALC and Turn off ALC
121. ions ace doa Q Sa uu ee edi du 17 Distorted aaa dr 132 oerte ec c dg 113 E BffiCIency ayau aaa ait au 12 Iw 18 ELLOE MESSAGES rere aide tetas 146 ta 19 eite 85 Finish 17 firmware downloads nenne 137 Frequency Range 2 14 front aoa 58 BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power Front panel AA AI 59 Function Strobe 16 Functional Test 55 Fuse nnne 133 Fuses Input isses temet b ken saki 109 G GPIB 85 Hold Up Time eee 12 restrictions 145 I IEBE 488 enixe u m A te 16 85 Tiit i a aaa aa 18 Inrush haha a at 12 TN 24 37 Introduction 11 Isolation Voltage 12 K keypad enis aa a 61 a payku Su naa 61 Keys ES OpBtI nm is S uya au et eee rex gua 19 145 4 65 60 L LAN
122. ir respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright BPS Series User Manual 2013 AMETEK Programmable Power Inc All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING AMETEK PROGRAMMABLE POWER INC a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK AND REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED AMETEK CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW PROGRAMMABLEPOWER COM Date and Revision June 2013 Revision Part Number M440077 01 Contact Information Telephone 800 733 5427 toll free in North America 858 450 0085 direct Fax 858 458 0267 Email sales ppd ametek com service ppd ametek com Web www programmablepower com BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A Programmable Power Important Safety Instructions Before applying power to the syste
123. is mode allows changes to be made to all output parameters and executing them all at once by pressing the ENTER key 60 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 1 5 FUNCTION Keypad The function keypad provides access to all menus and measurement screens Note Not all screen functions indicated in this section of this manual are available on the BPS model power source Consult factory for further information about any additional options The following keys are located in the FUNCTION keypad FUNCTION menu prog wavE meas A Y A WEN mes ser 4s w Y Y Figure 5 2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION MENU The top level menu is accessed by pressing the MENU key Three shortcut keys are used to provide direct access to the PROGRAM WAVEFORM and MEASUREMENT screens as these are among the most frequently used screens Thus instead of going through the main menu to reach the PROGRAM WAVEFORM and MEASUREMENT screens they can be accessed directly by pressing the PROG WAVE and MEAS keys respectively A map of the Main menus is provided on the next few pages There are three top level menus in the BPS Series PROG The PROG is a shortcut to access the PROGRAM menu directly The PROGRAM menu is one of the most frequently used menus Thus instead of going through the main menu to reach the PROGRAM menu it can be accessed directly by pressing the PROG key WAVE The WAVE key is a shortcut to access the WAVEFORM
124. istance ou u 135 8 6 In pm 136 8 7 Firmware Updates u a Sulu RR etie HERE 137 8 7 1 I CUUITJUIU RR saksaq 137 8 7 2 Download Insir ctions 137 8 7 3 Flash down load 139 9 Assembly Replaceable Parts BSP30 545 Models see 140 10 Top Assembly Replaceable Parts BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 BPS180 Models 143 EBORE 145 11 1 Introduction diuo DHRERE RUBER Rie ER UR ERE ERRARE HE 145 11 1 1 Option HV Additional AC Voltage 145 11 1 2 Option ES Emergency Stop Push Button eese nennen nennen nnns 145 12 Error Messages nen i p aet e URN DR AERE DRAK Re 146 BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power List of Figures Figure 2 1 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart for 150 300 V AC Ranges Derated 15 Figure 2 2 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV Option Max Rating 21 Figure 2 3 Sample BPS90 Voltage Current Rating Chart HV Option Derated sse 21 Figure 3 1 The BPS30 or BPS45 Power Source a ennt een een trennen 23 Figure 3 2 Location of BPS30 a
125. k dimensions BPS Series 47 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 7 Connectors Rear Panel A number of connectors are located along the center rear panel These connectors are in a recessed area to protect them from shipment damage 4 7 1 System Interface WARNING system interface connectors for use with Programmable Power supplied cables and only between California Instruments equipment set of two identical System Interface connectors P8 and P9 TBD is located on the rear panel of each BPS chassis The system interface is used to connect the multiple BPS power sources in a Master Auxiliary configuration to create BPS150 or BPS180 models In these configurations only the Master BPS power source has a built in controller and front panel OUTP Output ON Controls state of output relay N C N C COM Common Signal return OT Over temperature Indicates over temperature condition N C CLB Current Limit B Programmed current limit reference for phase B CSA Current Sum Phase A CSC Current Sum Phase C N C COM Common Signal return REM OFF Remote Off Control not COM Common Signal return FLK BYP Flicker Bypass OMNI control OVL Overload not BPS Series 48 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power C Current Limit A Programmed current limit reference for phase A C L imit A L Current Limit C Programmed current limit reference for phase
126. knob The following time interval range is available 128 msec to 1280 msec This situation is shown in Figure 5 27 The example shows a similar scenario as before only this time the trigger delay was set a 20 ms Notice that the data acquisition window now contains data that occurred before the user pressed the ENTER key to start the acquisition START TRIGGER SOURCE Enter ACQUISITION WINDOW ia TRIGGER my DELAY PH Lu lt E gt Figure 5 27 Negative Trigger Delay Pre Trigger Data BPS Series 101 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 5 Transient Programming 5 5 1 Introduction Transient programming provides a precise timing control over output voltage and frequency changes This mode of operation can be used to test a product for susceptibility to common AC line conditions such as surges sags brownouts spikes By combining transient programming with custom waveforms virtually any AC condition can be simulated on the output of the AC source The default voltage mode is FIXED which means the output voltage is constant and remains at the level set by the user Changes made to the output voltage made from the PROGRAM 1 menu take effect immediately In front panel operation mode the voltage and frequency slew rates rate of change are always at their maximum of 1E9 V s and 1 9 Hz s Slew rate programming is only possible over the remote control interface On power up the AC source always reverts
127. lay all this information MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGE 113 5UDC CURRENT 56 98 POWER PREVIOUS SCREEN MORE 119 92 9 342 A 8 453 0 782 KW 0 763 Figure 5 9 MEASUREMENTS Screen Single Phase and Three Phase Modes The first three Measurement screens available on the BPS Series are not menus in that no changes can be made anywhere Instead these three screens provide load parameter readouts The fourth measurement screen provides access to the advanced measurements and does offer several user accessible fields The measurement screens can be reached by successively pressing the MEAS key which will toggle to all four available screens In three phase mode measurements are available for each phase individually To select the desired phase use the PHASE key to toggle through phase A B C or ABC The ABC mode displays the data for all three phases simultaneously The following parameters are available in the first three measurement screens Entry Description MEASUREMENT 1 VOLTAGE When in AC or AC DC mode this value is the true rms output voltage measured at the voltage sense lines In DC only mode the voltage is the DC voltage including polarity CURRENT When in AC or AC DC mode this value is the true rms output current drawn by the load In DC only mode the current is the DC current including polarity FREQ When in AC or AC DC mode the output frequency is measured at the sense lines When in DC only mode this v
128. ld is used to start a transient execution When the cursor is positioned on the START field and the ENTER key is pressed transient execution starts The output relay must be closed or an error message will appear and the transient will not start Once a transient is in progress this field changes to ABORT and can be used to abort a transient in progress If the transient completes execution the field reverts back to START PAUSE RESUME The PAUSE field may be used to suspend execution of a transient list in progress If the cursor is on the PAUSE field and the ENTER key is pressed the transient is suspended and this field changes to RESUME Pressing the ENTER key again will cause the transient list to resume execution from the point where it was suspended REPEAT This field determines the number of times a transient list is repeated The default value is zero which means the programmed list runs only once The range for this field is from 0 through 99999 This repeat function should not be confused with the REPEAT function available for individual events The event specific repeat value will cause only that event to be repeated not the entire list CLEAR SEQ Moving the cursor to this field and pressing the ENTER key will cause the entire programmed transient list to be erased Be careful not to press ENTER accidentally while on this field as you will loose the programmed transient list Note that a list may be stored as part of the front
129. le Power Power up the AC source using its on off switch A message will appear on the LCD once the power comes on Please wait After about 30 seconds this message changes to Loading Program When this Loading Program message appears on the LCD of the BPS front panel press the ENTER key on the keypad of the BPS unit once If you wait too long you may have missed the window and you will have to recycle power on the AC source and try again This will put the source controller into the Flash down load mode Wait until the screen shown below appears This screen shows the RS232 setup parameters that are used in the boot loader mode Firmware Down Load Mode User Entry Serial Port Setup Baud 38400 Bits 8 Stop 1 No Parity Now launch the Flash Loader utility program FlashLoaderComm exe Flash Boot Loader 1 20 Ef Comm Port Init Port COMI C COM3 COM2 COM4 Baud Rate 38400 Cmd Delay 0 msec Select the COM port to be used default is COM1 Leave Baud rate and Cmd Delay set to their default values of 38400 baud and 0 msec BPS Series 138 User Manual Programmable Power Click on the Init Port button If the selected port be initialized the Flash Update button will be enabled If not check the selected COM port and make sure it is the one connected to the BPS Press the Flash Update button This
130. le settings are ON OFF or REG 88 User Manual Programmable Power 5 2 8 4 LIMIT SETUP screen LIMIT SETUP VOLTAGE 500 0 FREQ LO 16 00Hz CUR LIMIT 111A FREQ HI 588 8Hz did gt SLK PHASE C 1209 Figure 5 21 LIMIT SETUP Menu The limit setup screen is not a menu but only serves to inform the user of the hardware capabilities of the AC source The cursor be moved to any of the fields in this screen but none of these fields can be changed The following information is provided on this screen Entry Description VOLTAGE Maximum AC rms or DC voltage available in the high voltage range CUR LIMIT Maximum AC rms current limit available in the low voltage range FREQ LO Lowest possible fundamental frequency that can be programmed FREQ HI Highest possible fundamental frequency that can be programmed PHASE Phase angle of phase C with respect to phase A in three phase mode If the AC source is a single phase model this field will shown 0 If the AC source is split phase model this field will shown 180 BPS Series 89 User Manual 5 2 8 5 CONFIGURATION SETUP 1 OUTPUT SELECT 101680 ADVANCE MIL704E PREVIOUS SLR MORE CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 N A 0N LF MB Figure 5 SYSTEM AMETEK Programmable Power CONFIGURATION SETUP screens CONFIGURATION SETUP 2 0N CLK LOC IEC 4 13 0 WH METER PREVIOUS SCR SYSTEM IEC 4 11 CONFIGURATION SETUP 4 ME
131. llowed correct command syntax 168 Block data not allowed Block data was sent Check programming manual for correct command syntax 200 Execution error Command could not be Command may be inconsistent executed with mode of operation such as programming frequency when in BPS Series 146 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power FR EE Se 201 Invalid while in local Command issued but unit is Put instrument in remote state not in remote state before issuing GPIB commands Command protected Command is locked out Some commands are supported by the unit but are locked out for protection of settings and are not user accessible 210 Trigger error Problem with trigger system Unit could not generate trigger for transient execution or measurement 211 Trigger ignored Trigger request has been Trigger setup incorrect or unit was ignored not armed when trigger was received Check transient system or measurement trigger system settings 213 Init ignored Initialization request has been Unit was told to go to armed state ignored but was unable to do so Could be caused by incorrect transient system or measurement acquisition setup 220 Parameter error Parameter not allowed Incorrect parameter or parameter value Check programming manual for allowable parameters 221 Setting conflict Requested setting conflicts Check other settings E g trying to with other setting in effect program a DC offset while in AC m
132. lock dimensions esses netne tenete trente tnit 47 Figure 4 10 USB Connector pin orientation Figure 4 HE Functional Test Set p nep e 56 Figure 521 Shuttle KM OD s in pode eere ede eet Pe d eee eae bat pet id bete d ehe ebat Figure 5 2 FUNCTION Keypad Jes Figure 5 3 Entering Values from the Decimal Keypad eese 63 Figure 5 4 Cursor UP Key PRESSES DENDO T naa pere eek EATER True SN eR PE 63 Figure 5 5 Cursor DOWN key Movement 64 Figure 5 6 Main Menu 1 Screen 64 Figure 5 7 Menu 1 through 3 4 65 Figure 5 8 PROGRAM Men ann 69 Figure 5 9 MEASUREMENTS Screen Single Phase and Three Phase Modes s Figure 5 10 TRANSIENTS Menu 2 73 Figure 5 11 VOLTAGE SURGE SAG SETUP Screen 714 Figure 5 12 VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen 76 Figure 5 13 FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen 78 Figure 5 14 VOLTAGE FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen essent 79 Figure 5 15 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Screen n nete 80 Figure 5 16 SETUP REGISTERS Menu a Figur 5 17 UTILITY Mer s n etti dide tu ERO D ERR ERU EU A EDI OE OPERE UAR Figure 5 18 GPIB RS232 SETUP Menu Figure 5 19 VOLTAGE CURREN
133. ly use TRAC DEL ALL command to clear waveform memory lost lost Configuration memory Hardware configuration Contact CI service department at lost settings lost service ppd ametek com to obtain instructions on restoring configuration data 330 Self test failed Internal error Contact CI service department at service ppd ametek com Queue overflow Message queue full Too many messages Read status using SYST ERR query until 0 No Error is received indicating queue empty Query error Unable to complete query Check programming manual for correct query format and parameters Query Query issued but response not Check application program for INTERRUPTED read correct flow Response must be read after each query to avoid this error Query Query incomplete Check for terminator after query UNTERMINATED command Query Query cannot be completed Check application program for DEADLOCKED multiple queries Query Query incomplete Check for terminator after query UNTERMINATED command Output volt fault Output voltage does not Load exceeds current limit and unit match programmed value is in Constant Voltage CV mode of operation Reduce load or increase CL setting Output voltage is driven above programmed voltage by external influence Load voltage kickback etc Current limit fault Current limit exceeded Load exceeds current limit and unit is in Constant Voltage CV mode of operation Reduce load or i
134. m verify that your product is configured properly for your particular application Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed Qualified personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment SEM Circuit boards test points and output voltages also may be floating above G below chassis ground The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts When installing 4 y equipment follow ESD Safety Procedures Electrostatic discharges might BM cause damage to the equipment Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies are allowed to perform installation and servicing Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or chassis Similarly other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment must be grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety Always ensure that facility AC input power is de energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable In normal operation the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis However depending on the user s application configuration HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals The customer user must ensure that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is eliminated Guard against risks of electrical shock
135. mand error Unable to complete requested Unit may be in a mode inconsistent operation with request 102 Syntax error Command syntax incorrect Misspelled or unsupported command 103 Invalid separator SCPI separator not recognized See SCPI section of programming manual 104 Data type error Data type invalid Check command for supported data types 108 Parameter not allowed One or more additional Check programming manual for parameters were received correct number of parameters 109 Missing parameter Too few parameters received Check programming manual for for requested operation correct number of parameters Command header error Command header incorrect Check syntax of command 111 header separator error Invalid command separator Use semi colon to separate used command headers 112 Program mnemonic too Syntax error Check programming manual for long correct command syntax 113 Undefined header Command not recognized Check programming manual for error correct command syntax 120 Numeric data error Data received is not a number Check programming manual for correct command syntax 121 Invalid character in Number received contains Check programming manual for number non numeric character s correct command syntax 123 Exponent too large Exponent in number exceeds Check programming manual for limits correct parameter range 128 Numeric data not Number received when Check programming manual for allowed number is not a
136. n AC service Total Line currents are 2 x BPS90 47 63 Hz 85 typical depending on line and load 2304 220A 230 Vit 132A 400 Vi 110A 6 480 Vit 2304 220A 230 Vit 132A 0 400 Vit 110A 6 480 Vit 460 Ap 6 440A 230 Vit 264A 400 Vit 220A 480 Vit 0 95 typical 0 99 at full power 460 0 208 Vi r chassis requires its own AC service 440A 230 Vit 264A 0 400 Vi 220A 480 Vit Total Peak currents are 2 x BPS75 Each BPS150 Each BPS180 chassis requires its own AC service Total Peak currents are 2 x BPS90 2200 V AC input to output 1350 VAC input to chassis Isolation Voltage BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 12 Programmable Power 2 1 2 Output Note specifications are for AC unless otherwise indicated Output Parameter BPS30 BPS45 BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 BPS180 Voltage Low 0 150 V High 0 300 V 0 400V optional Accuracy 0 3 V lt 100Hz 0 6 V gt 100Hz AC mode 1 V DC mode From 5 V range to 100 of V range RMS bandwidth 10KHz Distortion THD 0 5 16 66 Hz Resistive full load lt 1 00 66 500 Hz normal mode 1 25 96 Q gt 500 Hz Load Regulation 0 25 FS DC 100 Hz 0 5 FS gt 100 Hz Line Regulation 0 1 for 1046 input line change DC Offset Voltage 20 mV Output Noise lt 2 Vrms low V Range 20 kHz to 1 MHz lt 3
137. n and connection of the equipment The second section requires opening the unit and using LED indicators and a simple multimeter to troubleshoot the unit down to the module level Only a qualified electronic technician should attempt this level troubleshooting 8 3 Basic operation PARAGRAPH PROBLEM O Excessive Output Voltage Table 8 1 Basic Symptoms SOLUTION External sense not connected If used Connect external sense wires from TB2 on rear panel to the AC power outputs on TB1A and 8 3 1 Excessive Output Voltage 8 3 2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is overloaded Unit is programmed to wrong voltage range Select correct voltage range Input line has fallen below spec limit Check input supply voltage BPS Series 131 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 3 3 Overload Light is On CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is overloaded Remove overload or check CL setting Unit is switched to high voltage range Select correct voltage range 8 3 4 Distorted Output CAUSE SOLUTION Power source is grossly overloaded Reduce load The crest factor of the load exceeds 3 1 on the Reduce load current peaks by reducing load low range or 5 1 on the high range 8 3 5 Unit Shuts Down after 1 2 Seconds CAUSE SOLUTION Output shorted Output grossly overloaded PFC IGBT module failure Have power module serviced Operating load with too high inrush or start up Consult factory for applic
138. n in Figure 5 28 In this case the count is 4 the pulse period is 16 6 ms or 60 Hz and the duty cycle is 33 Figure 5 28 Pulse Transients Note that Pulse transients can only be programmed over the bus not the front panel Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Pulse transients and triggers BPS Series 103 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 5 5 List Transients List transients provide the most versatile means of controlling the output in a specific manner as they allow a series of parameters to be programmed in a timed sequence The following figure shows a voltage output generated from a list The output shown represents three different AC voltage pulses 160 volts for 33 milliseconds 120 volts for 83 milliseconds and 80 volts for 150 milliseconds separated by 67 millisecond zero volt intervals Transient list programming is supported from the front panel and may be accessed by selecting the TRANSIENTS entry in the MENU 1 screen Transient lists can also be programmed over the bus Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming List transients and triggers over the bus List int Figure 5 29 List Transients The list specifies the pulses as three voltage points point 0 2 and 4 each with its corresponding dwell point The intervals are three zero voltage points point 1 3 and 5 of equal intervals The count parameter
139. ncrease CL setting Temperature fault Temperature of heat sink too Reduce load Ensure proper airflow high and exhaust clearance Check fan s for operation External sync error Could not sync to external External sync signal missing sync signal disconnected or out of range Initial memory lost Power on settings could not Save power on settings again to be recalled overwrite old content Limit memory lost Hardware configuration Contact CI service department at settings lost service ppd Qametek com to obtain instructions on restoring BPS Series 148 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power C LLL System memory lost Memory corrupted Recycle power Calibration memory Calibration data lost Contact CI service department at lost service ppd ametek com to obtain instructions on restoring calibration data or recalibrate unit Start angle must be first Start phase angle in wrong Start phase angles can only sequence place programmed at the start of a transient list Once a transient is in progress phase angle cannot be changed 10 Illegal for DC Operation not possible in DC Switch to AC or AC DC mode mode Duplicate sequence Transient list sequence User new or available sequence number already used number instead Too many sequence Number of transient list steps Reduce the number of steps in the exceeds maximum transient list Max 32 for Series I or 100 for Series ID Miss
140. nd BPS45 AC Input Fuse Block and Chassis Ground Connection Front View Panel Remoyed airi 25 Figure 3 3 BPS30 and BPS45 Series AC Input Connection Diagram Rear view 227 Figure 3 4 BPS30 or BSP45 Rear 1 2 2 0000001 220 Figure 3 5 External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground 30 Figure 3 6 Location of BPS30 and BPS45 Output Terminals Front view 5292 Figure 3 7 BPS30 1 BPS45 1 Output Wiring Rear view 4533 Figure 3 8 BPS30 3 BPS45 3 Output Wiring Rear view 34 Figure 4 1 BPS75 BPS90 Power Source Photo essere 36 Figure 4 2 Location of BPS75 and BPS90 AC Input Connection Block TB3 and Chassis Ground Connection 38 Figure 4 3 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 AC Input Connection Diagram Rear view sese 39 Figure 4 4 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 Rear Panel External Sense connector location 241 Figure 4 5 External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground 2 1 1020 0 42 Figure 4 6 Location of Output Terminals Rear view seen ener eterne enne Figure 4 7 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 Output Wiring Rear panel view b Figure 4 8 BPS150 3 or BPS180 3 2 Chassis Output Wiring Rear view eese 46 Figure 4 9 Ship kit Terminal B
141. ng to leave this screen The EVENT is the last data field to be filled Entering the event data field will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made The VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP screen has the following fields DURATION END FREQ END VOLT END DELAY FUNCTION REPEAT EVENT BPS Series Duration is the amount of time the output voltage and frequency will take to reach the END FREQ and END VOLT levels Duration will define the slew rate of the output voltage and frequency for the event A duration of 0 seconds will cause the output voltage and frequency to reach their end value immediately This is the output frequency at the end of the transient event in Hz This is the output voltage at the end of the transient event in volts This is the time delay the output frequency and voltage will stay at END FREQ and END VOLT before proceeding with the next transient event or completing the transient This field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this step of the transient sequence Each step can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50 user defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step The default wave shape is always the SINE sine wave This is the number of times the VOLTAGE FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP transient will repeat before it will proceed t
142. ns BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 25 Programmable Power WARNING DELTA INPUT WIRING CONNECTION ONLY NO NEUTRAL CONNECTION IS NEEDED DO NOT USE AN AC NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR FOR GROUNDING THE MX CHASSIS USE A SEPARATE PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ONLY BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 26 Programmable Power mmm 9 EXT TRIG TRIG FUNC CLK LOCK IN OUT STRB INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE FRONT COVER One Phase Output THREE PHASE INPUT Three Phase Output P F TB1A PROTECTIVE SOLAR EXTERNAL 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER AC MAINS 3 PHASE Figure 3 3 BPS30 545 Series AC Input Connection Diagram Rear view BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 27 Programmable Power The input power cables and protective circuit breaker used must be large enough to handle the input current and input voltage of the power source and must conform to local electrical codes Consult a qualified electrician prior to installation Table 3 1 shows the size of the cables that may be used per BPS cabinet Note that wires must be sized to accommodate the worst case maximum current that may occur under low line conditions Local electrical codes may also require different wire types and sizes These ratings should also be used when selecting a circuit breaker or equivalent disconnect device Cable lengths mu
143. nstantaneous change in output voltage The new value will be held for the duration period specified by the user The final output voltage value of a sweep and a step transient step should be different than the value at the start of the transient step or no change in output value will occur FREQ SWEEP STEP This transient type is similar to a voltage sweep step except it affects the frequency Refer to the previous paragraph VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP This transient type combines the previous two types into a single step The effect is that of changing the output voltage and frequency simultaneously Note While this transient is programmed as a single transient step two list entries are required to store this information As such every VOLT FREQ SWEEP STEP used will consume two list entries at a time START VIEW SEQUENCE This entry allows the user to switch to the transient execution menu This menu provides a list of all available transient list steps and their sequence numbers From this menu transient list execution can be started The same menu can be used to view or edit any available transient list step or erase a step using the backspace key BPS Series 73 User Manual 5 2 6 1 VOLT SURGE SAG sub menu Programmable Power VOLTAGE SURGE SRG SETUP RANDOM END VOLT END DELAY 0015 ZINE D IME FUNCTION DURATION _ REPEAT PREVIOUS SCREEN EVENT Figure 5 11 VOLTAGE SURGE SAG SETUP Screen The Vol
144. o the next event or exit the transient The number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT 1 Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required This must be the last item in the transient edit screen AII data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes value from 1 to 99 The EVENT defines the order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event transient It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed For example space them by 5 Entry of a sequence EVENT number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen 79 User Manual Programmable Power 5 2 6 5 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE sub menu START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE 05 VOLTAGE SURG SRG GE SURG SRG LTR LTRGE SURG SAG Figure 5 15 START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Screen The START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen is used to control transient execution It also provides an overview of available transient list events This list appears in the order they were assigned event numbers Editing an existing event can be accomplished from this screen by positioning the cursor on the event to be edited and pressing the ENTER key This method can also be used to review the parameters of a previously entered event The START VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE screen has the following fields START ABORT The START fie
145. ode 222 Data out of range Parameter data outside of Check programming manual for allowable range allowable parameter values 223 Too much data More data received than Check programming manual for expected number of parameters or data block size 224 Illegal parameter value Parameter value is not Check programming manual for supported correct parameters 226 Lists not same length One or more transient lists All lists must be of same length or programmed has different transient cannot be compiled and length executed 254 Media full No storage space left to save Delete other settings or data to settings or data make room 255 Directory full Too many waveform Delete one or more waveforms directory entries from waveform memory to make room 256 File name not found Waveform requested not in Check waveform directory for directory waveform names present 257 File name error Incorrect filename Too many or non ASCII characters used in waveform file definition Illegal variable name Variable name illegal Use ASCII characters only 300 Device specific error Hardware related error Check hardware for proper operation 311 Memory error Waveform memory checksum May be the result of incomplete user defined waveform download Check interface and try BPS Series 147 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power downloading waveform again Successful download may clear this error condition Alternative
146. ode If the unit is in DC mode the value for FREQ will be set to DC and cannot be changed until AC mode is selected When in AC mode the frequency can be changed from 16 Hz to 500 Hz Values entered that fall outside this range will generate a 200 RANGE ERROR and will not be accepted VOLT RANGE Selects 150V 300V or optional 400V range in AC mode and 200V or 400V range in DC mode The actual range values may be different depending on the configuration The value of this field can only be changed with the shuttle or the key CURR LIMIT Sets the current limit value for the current detection system When the load current value exceeds the set current limit a fault condition is generated The actual response of the AC Source to a current limit fault is determined by the protection mode selected in the CONFIGURATION menu CC Constant Current CV Constant Voltage BPS Series 69 User Manual PHASE CLOCK MODE VOLT MODE DC OFFSET START BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power PROGRAM 2 Selects the phase angle between the external clock and the output of the AC source If the clock source is internal this parameter has no effect Selects internal or external clock source The BPS Series controller uses an open air crystal time base with an accuracy of 100 ppm To improve output frequency stability and accuracy an external clock generator may be used The BPS Series offers three output modes AC DC and AC DC
147. of the power source The serial tag is located on the rear panel of the unit For information on how to set up a network connection or a direct PC connection using the LAN interface refer to the BPS Series Programming Manual distributed in Adobe PDF format on the CD ROM provided 87654321 LAN Pin Ethernet TPE EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B 10BaseT 100BastT 1000BaseT Crossover 1 Transmit Receive Data 0 White with green stripe White with orange stripe 2 Transmit Receive Data 0 Green with white stripe or Orange with white stripe or solid green solid orange 3 Transmit Receive Data 1 White with orange stripe White with green stripe 4 Transmit Receive Data 2 Blue with white stripe or Blue with white stripe or solid blue solid blue 5 Transmit Receive Data 2 White with blue stripe White with blue stripe 6 Transmit Receive Data 1 Orange with white stripe Green with white stripe or or solid orange solid 7 Transmit Receive Data 3 White with brown stripe or White with brown stripe or solid brown solid brown 8 Transmit Receive Data 3 Brown with white stripe or Brown with white stripe or solid brown solid brown Table 4 11 RJ45 LAN Connector pin out BPS Series 53 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 8 Multiple Cabinet Power Up Down Procedures For all multi cabinet BPS Series configurations BPS150 through BPS180 the following Power Up Turn on and Power Down
148. ortion calculation is based on the H2 through H50 with the fundamental current H1 in the denominator Note that other common definitions of THD use the RMS value of the current as the denominator This may result in different readings between instruments depending on the implementation chosen The mode used by the power source is selectable over the bus This readout reflects the instantaneous peak current value detected at the output This value is updated continuously and does not require a reset operation like the PEAK CURR readout The instantaneous peak current does not use a track and hold mechanism like the PEAK CURR measurement in the MEASUREMENT 2 screen Instead it tracks the peak current on a cycle by cycle basis The INST PK CURR typically tracks the rms current and the crest factor Update Program Functions from Measurement Screen The Shuttle can be used to update program parameters such as voltage frequency or current from the measurement screen This can be achieved with the following sequence 1 Select the program 1 screen using the PROG key 2 Use the up and down key to select the desired function to update Selects parameter that will be changed by the shuttle once in the screen 3 Select the measurement 1 screen by pressing the MEAS key 4 The pointer symbol points to the programmed parameter F or CL that will be affected by turning the shuttle BPS Series 72 User Manual AMETEK
149. ower feedback power near limit amount of power that can be into the power supply Typically fed back into the supply by an occurs when using AC inverters If active load This is a warning power increases further an error 32 only will be generated 8 27 28 29 95 N Negative power fault Too much power fed back Reduce the amount of power being Power source output fed back into the power source disconnected Table 12 1 Error Messages BPS Series 150 User Manual Index 62 PETER 24 37 tee deca de cT EE ee eds 18 22 arrow KEYS sn ea 60 B blinking parameter entry iiie nett ed 60 C calibration password lu atau nin Suara Sua 120 calibration factors 92 CE markana nann ea Saa ee aes 18 circuit 58 Glock mode 70 constant current 113 Constant 22 Construction interfial 4 hae epa eer DR DA eM 17 controller assembly 110 Controllers prosramables iiss 19 Coolin ET 17 current voltage sensor eene 113 current MMi t Ra Ro eur 109 D DG offset ha 70 E 145 Dimens
150. p step sag surge sweep Frequency step sag surge sweep Voltage and Frequency step sweep 488 Interface T6 L3 8 RL2 DC1 DTI Syntax IEEE 488 2 and SCPI Response time is 10 ms typical RS232C Interface Bi directional serial interface 9 pin D shell connector Handshake CTS RTS Data bits 7 8 Stop bits 1 2 Baud rate 9600 to 115 200 bps Syntax IEEE 488 2 and SCPI Note Disconnect any USB connection when using the RS232 interface USB Interface Standard USB 1 1 peripheral Data transfer rate 460 800 bps Syntax IEEE 488 2 and SCPI Note Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not recommended as communication may not be reliable Use GPIB interface for multiple power source control LAN Interface Option LAN When the LAN interface is installed the RS232 interface is disabled RJ45 Connector 10BaseT 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Data transfer rate 460 800 bps Protocol TCP IP Syntax IEEE 488 2 and SCP Note Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface Current Limit Modes Two selectable modes of operation 1 Constant current mode voltage folds back with automatic recovery 2 Constant voltage mode with trip off Relays open BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power 2 1 5 Unit Protection Input Over current In line fast acting fuses Check fuse rating in Service and Maintenance section Ratin
151. r all three unless the voltages are not programmed to the same level If only one phase is loaded current and power will only be shown for the loaded phase In the unlikely event the power source does not pass the functional test refer to the calibration procedure in Section 7 or call AMETEK Programmable Power customer service department for further assistance BPS Series 55 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power TRI FUNC CLK LOCK RIG TRIC IN QUT STRE INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REAR PANEL POWER RESISTOR H Figure 4 11 Functional Test Setup 4 10 Remote Inhibit Remote Shutdown It may be necessary to provide a remote shutdown of the AC output of the BPS The external remote inhibit input may be used for this purpose RI This input is also referred to as remote shutdown The default mode of operation for the RI input is a contact closure between pins 5 and 6 return of the rear panel screw terminal strip This will open the output relay of the BPS BPS Series 56 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power It is possible to reverse the polarity of the RI input This requires the use of the following bus command OUTPut RI LEVel HIGH Sets RI polarity to active high OUTPut RI LEVel
152. r phase is required to power the BPS Series Note AC power should be routed through a properly sized and rated three phase PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER or similar branch circuit protection device with disconnect capability This will protect building wiring and other circuits from possible damage or shutdown in case of a system problem It will also facilitate removing AC input power to the BPS system in case of service or reconfiguration requirements Note AC input wiring and connections must conform to local electrical safety codes that apply Always consult a qualified electrician prior to installation of any BPS System AC input connections are to be made directly to the input fuse block The input fuse block is located on the lower left hand corner of the front of the BPS30 and BPS45 chassis To access the input fuse connection block the protective front cover needs to be removed first N CAUTION Always disconnect any input power completely when removing any protective cover and allow the internal capacitors to fully discharge minimum of 15 mins before removing any cover See Figure 4 2 for details No wiring for AC input connections is provided with the BPS Series and must be provided by the end user or installer Input wiring should be entered through the right hand side when facing the back of the BPS cabinet see Figure 4 4 wire access opening located at the rear bottom of the BPS chassis A wire channel marked as 2 in figure
153. r source mode is shown in Figure 5 26 BPS Series 97 User Manual Voltage step SET VOLT AMETEK Programmable Power When selecting this trigger source the field below the TRIG SOURCE field changed to PHASE Use this field to enter the desired voltage phase angle to trigger the measurement on This mode is appropriate when capturing analyzing events at a specific phase angle such as the zero crossing of the voltage Note that the phase angle of the current with respect to the voltage is determined by the load so triggering at a specific phase current angle is not possible as it is not controlled by the AC source However when capturing current waveform data the phase relationship to the voltage can be determined easily by triggering at the 0 point on the voltage This mode performs two functions It programs the output voltage for the selected phase or phases to the rms or DC value specified and it triggers the measurement acquisition at the same moment in time When selecting this trigger source the field below the TRIG SOURCE field changed to SET VOLT Use this field to enter the desired voltage to program the output to and trigger the measurement on If only one phase in a three phase system is selected only that phase s output will be programmed If all phases are selected all three phases outputs will be programmed Use the PHASE key to select the desired phase or all phases Figure 5 25 shows an e
154. raimmiilg nece en mtt tr 102 5 5 1 eec dieron estet 102 5 5 2 Using Transient Modes RR 102 5 5 3 Step TTafisiehlsai iie ate 102 5 5 4 Pulse Transients 103 5 5 5 Fist Transi enis Deed nse Deel Fe 104 5 5 6 Programming Slew RUGS J 55 eee ep rua d 106 5 5 7 Transient EXecUNON yn uapa u ert ets ee dece d 107 5 5 6 Saving Transient List Programs aaa dela ssd nnn nennen ennt 107 6 Principle of Oper ti n eii eie Ld eet eae dieto a oie den bu e a dre vidi Sa Cau 108 6 1 General uomen asuy munakus mis eie mati 108 6 2 Overall DesCHp UN RENI REMISIT DIR MM 109 6 3 Controller Assembly eene ere Hte Y pe es eei RYE S Re DER ET AUS E LECT PE MEET 110 6 3 1 CPU Controlle soniai e em bbs t d etie De ct invece 110 6 3 2 Keyboard Display Board uiia tore ri i Reda Eee a E eo ER EH PE 110 6 3 3 GPIB RS232 or GPIB RS232 USB LAN IO Board sisse enne 110 6 4 System Interface Board itte he e ates wide Iri ber 113 6 5 Current Voltage Sensor Boatrd 5 dui ctis e eye codici 113 6 6 Low Voltage Power Supply s eite qe o edes t ttiv
155. rd provides variable speed control for the dual fans of the power module Fan speed is a function of the load current sensed This provides for lower levels of audible noise during minimal load conditions 6 7 6 Output Snubber Board A small output snubber board is attached to the output terminals of each power module This snubber provides the required operating stability of the amplifiers BPS Series 117 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power CAUTION VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC AND 450 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED BPS Series 118 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 7 Calibration The Routine Calibration should be performed every 12 months Non routine Calibration is only required if a related assembly is replaced or if the periodic calibration is unsuccessful Calibration of the BPS system can be performed from the front panel or over the bus The BPSGUI program provides several calibration screens for this routine calibration but not for non periodic calibration This section covers calibration from the front panel Refer to the BPSGUI on line help for information on using the BPSGUI program to perform routine calibration Full scale output calibration is done using the internal measurement system As such it is
156. re n D Re ORE RAD E ere REI LG IEEE ETRAS 126 BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev Programmable Power List of Tables Table 3 1 Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each BPS 5 Table 3 2 Suggested Output Wiring Sizes ilsa UU b rs enn asas sa sante sa Table 3 3 Output Terminal connections Table 4 1 Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each RS Tabl 4 2 Suggested Output Wiring 61268522 Table 4 3 Output Terminal connections x Table 4 4 System Interface Connectors AL A E kree E rent rn k naaier de SNR FOR SALEN pen ioaea Iiis 49 Tabl 4 5 Analog Interface Connector aqa tiere E A idi ime aa 49 Table 4 6 BNC Connectors 0 4 72 50 164 8 External Sense Sonn P M Table 4 9 5232 Connector out BPS Series with 5232 USB 24 Table4 10 USB Connector pioba o ene tacere ed etes ctis adios ep eee eere tae 52 Table 4 11 RJ45 LAN Conector PINON ce e D des ce
157. reen to cycle through all available measurement screens 5 4 1 Standard Controller Measurements For BPS Series power sources the following two measurement screens are available moe pc MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGE AC rms voltage DC Voltage CURRENT AC rms current DC Current FREQUENCY va 5 Series 94 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power P sa POWER Realpower pw PEAK CURR Highest AC current Highest DC current found POWER FACT CREST FACT BPS Series 95 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 4 2 Controller Measurements For BPS Series the following four measurement screens are available Mode imas MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGE ACrms voltage CURRENT AC rms current FREQUENCY a Frequeney S O POWER Realpower MEASUREMENTS 2 VA POWER Apparent power PEAK CURR Highest AC current found POWER FACT Power factor CREST FACT Crest factor MEASUREMENTS 3 VOLT THD Voltage distortion CURR THD INST PK CURR Instantaneous peak current PHASE Phase angle Note The V and I distortion calculations are based on H2 through 50 with the RMS current in the denominator Note that some definitions of THD use the fundamental component H1 as the denominator This may result in different readings between instruments depending on the implementation chosen Measurements are always running in the background When the user
158. ressing the Enter key Up down arrow keys A set of up and down arrow keys is used to move the cursor position in all menus This allows quick selection of the desired function or parameter Function keys Measure key will display most measurement values Program key will show all program parameters Output on off key for output relay control Phase key will switch display to show program and measured values for each phase BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 18 Programmable Power Displays LCD graphics display A large high contrast LCD display with backlight provides easy to read guidance through all setup operations An adjustable viewing angle makes it easy to read from all practical locations Status indicators Large and bright status indicators inform the user of important power source conditions The Remote lamp informs the user that the unit is under remote control The Overload lamp indicates that excessive current is being drawn at the output The Over temperature lamp illuminates when internal heat sink temperatures are too high The Hi Range indicator is lit any time the unit is switched to the high voltage range The Output On Off indicator is on when the power source output relays are closed 2 6 Special Features and Options Controller Features Parallel Operation Two BPS75 or BPS90 units can be paralleled in a three phase configuration with one master controller and one auxiliary unit for
159. ront Panel Operation 5 1 Tour of the Front Panel The BPS Series controllers have identical front panels although some of the keys found on the front panel are only used by certain 5 models Unused keys will be don t cares in their functions This chapter provides information on operating the BPS front panel controls Before operating the AC source using the front panel it helps to understand the operation of the front panel controls Specifically the operation of the knob keyboard and the menu layout are covered in the next few paragraphs 5 1 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel can be divided in a small number of functional areas e Mains circuit breaker e Status Indicator lights e Shuttle knob LCD display e FUNCTION keypad e DATA ENTRY keypad 5 1 2 System On Off Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker located on the bottom left side of the front panel disconnects the low voltage supply of the BPS Source from the three phase Line input This will remove power from the mains AC input contactor and thus remove input power from the BPS Series power source As such the circuit breaker acts as an indirect power on off switch for the BPS Series unit Note however than AC input power remains applied to the primary side of the input transformer When the input current rating of the BPS Series AC power source is exceeded the protective fuses F1 through or F1 through F6 depending on model will blo
160. s The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step The default wave shape is always the SINE sine wave This is the number of times the VOLTAGE SWEEP STEP transient event will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the transient program Note that the number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT 1 Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required 76 User Manual EVENT BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power This must be the last item in the transient edit screen All data fields must be entered before inserting the EVENT The EVENT takes value from 1 to 99 The EVENT defines the order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event transient It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed For example space them by 5 Entry of a sequence EVENT number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen 77 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 6 3 FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP sub menu REPEA PREVIOUS SCREEN EVENT FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP SETUP 0015 END DELAY PENEI LON Figure 5 13 FREQUENCY SWEEP STEP SETUP Screen The Voltage sweep and step screen shown in Figure 5 13 can be reached from the transient screen as follows 1 Scroll to the FREQ SWEEP STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys
161. s Ground Connection Note comply with product safety requirements EARTH GROUND must be connected to the chassis of the AC power system using the ground stud located directly below the AC input fuse block Use a Green Yellow ground wire Note NOT USE THE NEUTRAL CONNECTION OF A 3 PHASE Y AC POWER CONNECTION IN PLACE OF A TRUE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION AC power system neutrals cannot be used for protective earth ground The mains source must have a current rating equal to or greater than the input fuses and the input wiring must be sized to satisfy the applicable electrical codes covers must be re installed prior to use and the strain relief provisions located at the rear bottom of the unit must be used to maintain protection against hazardous conditions WARNING DELTA INPUT WIRING CONNECTION ONLY NO NEUTRAL CONNECTION IS NEEDED DO NOT USE AN AC NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR FOR GROUNDING THE CHASSIS USE A SEPARATE PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ONLY BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 38 Programmable Power BPS Series INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REAR PANEL OUTPUT TO LOAI oTectiveS OUND 3 PHASE EXTERNA SIRCUIT BREAKER E Figure 4 3 BPS75 3 or BPS90 3 AC Input
162. ship kit Look for a brown envelope If the correct tools cannot be found contact AMETEK Programmable Power customer service at service pp gt d ametek com Terminal block TB1B provides the output neutral connection of the three phase WYE output Phase A B and C outputs are provided trough terminals 1 2 and 3 of TB1A respectively Connector Terminal Mode Output TB1A 1 3 Phase Phase A 2 3 Phase Phase B 3 3 Phase Phase C TBIB 1 4 3 Phase Neutral Table 4 3 Output Terminal connections Figure 4 6 Location of Output Terminals Rear view BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev A 44 Programmable Power 4 6 3 Output Wiring Diagram Figure 4 7 shows the required output wiring connections for a 575 BPS90 rear panel view Always disconnect all input power from the BPS before removing the rear terminal block access panel Route the load wires through the strain relief clamps Depending on wire size required it may be necessary to use two strain relief holes with 2 wires through each as shown BPS Series INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE LOWER REA ANEL
163. ssy RS232 GPIB AMETEK PP AI 7003 703 2 Assy RS232 GPIB AMETEK PP A6 7003 702 1 PC Assy Low Volt PSU AMETEK PP Top Assembly 7003 427 7003 422 7003 400 A2 AMETEK PP A3 AMETEK PP A4 AMETEK PP wai pi A7 A8 A9 10 Technology Fan 3 24VDC E T x K7 Relay 3C 90A 24VDC K9 Relay 3C 90A 24VDC BPS Series 3110 5 50 00 AIRPAX IELHI11 1 61 2 50 D 01 V Deltrol Controls 21014 82 Deltrol Controls 21014 82 ABB AF50 30 00 72 ABB AF50 30 00 72 ABB AF50 30 00 72 ABB AF50 30 00 72 140 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power K3 245248 Relay 3C 100 24VDC ABB 1 F O J K5 245248 Relay 3C 100 24VDC ABB 1 08 J o K4 245248 Relay 3C 100A 24VDC ABB 1 LY Assy Output Filter A6 7 thru 12 8 AT thru 12 7 thru 12 AT thru 12 Q2 330450 Transistor FET 7 INFINEON IPW60R045CPXK 4 A7thru AI2 330450 Transistor FET 7 INFINEON IPW60R045CPXK 4 A7thru AI2 Transistor FET INFINEON IPWeORO4SCPXK 4 AT7thru A12 L 2 S S Ae a ee s kx sss _ BPS Series 141 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Top Assembly 7003 400 01 F1 270246 FUSE 200A 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 1 BEER 57 1 F2 270246 FUSE 2
164. st not exceed twenty five 25 feet For lengths greater than 25 feet calculate the voltage drop from the following formula 2 X DISTANCE X CABLE RESISTANCE PER X CURRENT VOLT DROP Table 3 1 Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each BPS Cabinet Nominal Line Load Current Wire Gauge US Circular Mils Metric mm2 Voltage low line Kcmils Using high temperature rated wire Always consult the National Electrical Code and local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation N CAUTION Capacitors in the power source may hold a hazardous electrical charge even if the power source has been disconnected from the mains supply Allow capacitors to discharge to a safe voltage before touching exposed pins of mains supply connectors Power modules need at least 15 Minutes to discharge to safe levels before they can be removed 3 5 AC On Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series front panel It is important to understand the purpose and operation of the On Off circuit breaker of the BPS Series located on the lower left side of the front panel This is a 2A rated breaker that is used to engage and protect the LV Power supply of the BPS chassis only The LV Power supply provides DC bias power to the entire BPS system The AC input power is routed through a set of three AC line fuses F1 F2 and F3 located in the lower left bottom corner of the BPS See Figure 4 2 for fuse locations These fuses protect the three B
165. sual scenario is one or two of the IGBT switch devices on one of the 4 heat sinks get shorted Usually if the B device is failed the B device will also short When these devices short one or more of the 30A fuses F1 through F8 on the DC power distribution board will be open An amplifier device failure is not audible at all so there may be no indication of this other than checking as follows 1 Measure the output voltage with Zero AC volts programmed 2 Remove any EUT from the output connections 3 output ON and measure the and DC output It should be close to zero 4 If the output reads 225VDC on the low range and close to 0 Vdc on the high range then it is almost certain that the fuse is blown and 1 or 2 IGBT devices are shorted Note that the measurement screen will not report the DC faulty output voltage in the AC mode as the measurements in this mode are AC coupled Therefore it is necessary to measure at the output terminals with a DMM to determine the actual output Alternatively the BPS can be switched to AC DC mode in which case the internal measurements can be used instead If it is determined that it is an amplifier failure the affected power MOSFET s need to be replaced If no local service support is available the amplifier may be exchanged completely Contact customer service service ppd ametek com for module exchange information 8 5 Factory Assistance If the problem with the cabinet or one o
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167. t panel circuit breaker The master unit will disengage the main AC power input contactors of all auxiliary units at this time Next turn off each of the Auxiliary units using the front panel circuit breaker one at a time The exact order for turning off the auxiliary units is not important 54 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 4 9 Basic Initial Functional Test AN CAUTION Work carefully when performing these tests hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during this test Refer to Figure 4 11 for the required functional test set up Proceed as follows to perform a basic function check of the power system 1 Verify the correct AC line input rating on the nameplate of BPS unit s and make sure the correct three phase line voltage is wired to the input of the BPS before applying input power 2 Connect a suitable resistive or other type load to the output of the BPS The load resistance value will depend on the voltage range you plan to check Make sure the power resistor has sufficient power dissipation capability up to 30 KW for full load test on one phase of BPS90 models and that the load used does not exceed the maximum power rating of the BPS For three phase configurations this test can be performed on one phase at a time if needed 3 Connectan oscilloscope and DMM voltmeter to the AC source output Set both for AC mode 4 If the correct voltage is present turn on BPS unit s by closing the
168. t the weight of the unit 3 2 Power Requirements The BPS Series 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 Available three phase input settings are 208 Vi option 208 230 Vi option 230 400 Vi option 400 or 480 Vj option 480 Figure 3 1 The BPS30 or BPS45 Power Source N CAUTION Do not connect 400 or 480V into a unit set for 208 or 230V unit the result could bea severely damaged unit Always check the input rating on the model number tag before connecting AC input power Consult factory if input settings have to be changed BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 23 Programmable Power 3 3 Mechanical Installation The BPS power source is completely self contained power sources They are to be used free standing on a solid surface The units are fan cooled drawing air in from the front and exhausting at the rear The front and back of each unit must be kept clear of obstruction and a 6 clearance must be maintained to the rear Special consideration of overall airflow characteristics and the resultant internal heat rise must be considered at all times to avoid self heating and over temperature problems 3 4 AC Input Connections and Wiring Three phase Delta or Y AC input voltage of sufficient amperage consult AC input specifications for maximum AC current pe
169. tage surge and sag screen shown in Figure 5 11 can be reached from the transient screen as follows 1 Scrollto the VOLT SURGE SAG entry using the up and down cursor keys 2 Press the ENTER key to bring up the VOLT SURGE SAG screen The VOLT SURGE SAG screen has several data fields All data fields that are blank to the right of the equal sign must be filled or an error message will occur when trying to leave this screen The EVENT 15 the last data field to be filled Entering the event data field will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen where a new selection can be made The VOLT SURGE SAG screen has the following fields START GO TO VOLT DUR SCALE DURATION END VOLT END DELAY FUNCTION BPS Series This field will show the start phase angle of the voltage transient in degrees Only one start phase angle per transient sequence is allowed The start phase angle must be in the first transient event in the list The start phase angle is not valid for DC transients If no start phase angle is required this field can be set to RANDOM by pressing the BACKSPACE lt key on the decimal keypad This field will set the voltage level during the transient duration in volts Duration scale default is time in seconds Use the Shuttle knob to select CYCLES if desired Note that durations expressed in cycles may cause rounding errors if the period of the selected frequency setting is not an integer number of mss T
170. tart phase angle of the voltage transient in degrees Only one start phase angle per transient sequence is allowed The start phase angle must be in the first transient event in the list The start phase angle is not valid for DC transient This is the output voltage level at the end of the transient event in volts Duration scale default is time in seconds Use the Shuttle knob to select CYCLES if desired Note that durations expressed in cycles may cause rounding errors if the period of the selected frequency setting is not an integer number of mss Thus for 50 Hz applications no rounding errors occur but for 60 Hz the 16 66 ms period will cause a rounding error when converted The Duration scale selection affects both the DURATION and END DELAY parameters Duration is the time it will take for the output voltage to reach the END VOLT level As such Duration will define the slew rate of the output voltage for the event A duration of 0 seconds will cause the output voltage to reach the end voltage immediately The DUR SCALE defines the time parameter CYCLES or SECONDS This is the time delay the voltage level will stay at END VOLT before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient This field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this step of the transient sequence Each step can use a different wave shape from the available library of 50 user defined waveforms or the three standard waveform
171. tem failure has occurred on any part of the BPS system AC input power must be removed immediately and not restored until the system has been inspected by a qualifier service technician Continued attempts to restart system can lead to further damage Always turn off the On Off Circuit breaker before re applying AC input power BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 40 Programmable Power N CAUTION The AC input fuses can only be checked is the BPS unit is completely de energized and disconnected from any AC power input Note Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up WBE EK ke SENSE
172. the controller amplifiers system interface board and sensor board is provided by a separate Low Voltage DC supply LV Supply This LV Supply takes three phase AC input directly from the AC input line through circuit breaker CB1 located on the front on the BPS This circuit breaker functions as the main power on off switch of the BPS unit The LV Power Supply board converts the AC input into a number of isolated low voltage regulated DC supplies that are distributed throughout the BPS chassis The LV power supply also supplies coil power for all contactors including the AC mains contactor K2 A small fan is located near the LV Supply to provide sufficient cooling of the supply and the other modules in the top section of the RS The individual assemblies are described in more detail in the following paragraphs Refer to Figure 6 1 for an overall functional block diagram BPS Series 109 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 3 Controller Assembly The Controller Assembly is located in the top section of the BPS unit To access this assembly the top cover needs to be removed The controller assembly consists of three printed circuit boards connected by a ribbon cable The controller contains the main oscillator which generates the sine wave signal setting the frequency amplitude and current limit level It also senses the output voltage to provide closed loop control of the output The controller also handles all user interface and remote con
173. the range values all other operations remain the same Note however that the HV range is coupled as such offers no DC output capability Thus whenever the 400 V range is selected the output mode is automatically set to AC MODE and other modes cannot be selected Since the HV option range is coupled the lower frequency limit on the range is 45 Hz and not the 16 Hz that applies to the standard 150 300V ranges The upper frequency limit remains the same 11 1 2 Option ES Emergency Stop Push Button This red emergency stop push button is installed on the front panel of the master BPS chassis at the factory when this option is ordered with a BPS power source system When pushed in the main AC contactor is opened disconnecting the AC input power to the BPS input transformer which causes the power source s output power to be removed Note that the controller and LCD display will still be powered up but no power is available to the amplifiers and there will be no output power as well The controller runs off the LV supply which must be turned off with the front panel breaker After the ES has been pushed the provided key will be required to release it Once the ES button has been released the BPS power source must be powered down using the front panel circuit breaker and turned back on to start up again Note For two chassis BPS power source systems BPS150 and BPS180 a BNC cable connects between the cabinets for the
174. the system interface board If the DC bus goes out of acceptable operating range a fault is generated Furthermore in any of the three AC input phases fails the BPS will shut itself down 6 7 2 Modulator Board The modulator board is located directly above the PFC board and next to the four board Amplifier stack The modulator board accepts an oscillator output reference signal as input and drives the four amplifier boards using a high frequency PWM technique The modulator has the ability to drive the amplifiers in either parallel or series configuration thus producing either a high 300 Vac 400 Vdc or low 150 Vac 200 output voltage range Note that some configurations of the BPS Series may be hardwired for single range use The modulator contains several feedback loops that control the current sharing and output regulation of the four power amplifier boards The Modulator boards connects to one of the three connectors on the System interface through a 50 pin ribbon cable located at the top front of each power module BPS Series 115 User Manual Programmable Power 6 7 3 Amplifier Boards The Amplifier boards are each attached to a heat sink and stacked on top of each other at the top portion of the power module enclosure Sets of two boards are held together by a bracket which screws into the back wall of the power module enclosure Power to each amplifier board is supplied from the PFC section through a set of DC
175. tile memory for later recall This allows multiple transient list programs to be recalled quickly without the need to enter all parameters each time Transient lists are stored as part of the overall instrument front panel setup in any of the available setup registers To save the transient list you created in the previous example proceed as follows SETUP REGISTERS 3 RECALL REGISTER CREEN VIEW EDIT REG CREGISTER 5 SAVED gt 1 Press the MENU key two times to bring up the MENU 2 screen 2 Move the cursor to the SETUP REGISTERS entry and press the ENTER key 3 cursor will default to the SAVE REGISTER position Enter a number from 0 through 7 and press the ENTER key 4 A message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating that the front panel settings and the transient list data have been saved in the setup register you selected BPS Series 107 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 6 Principle of Operation 6 1 General An explanation of the circuits in the BPS Series is given in this section Refer to Figure 6 1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system Figure 6 2 shows a more detailed system interconnect for a BPS90 3 three phase output unit Other models have slightly different output configurations hput Transformer 1 Mah POWER Rusa cortebr Pp y O MODULEPHS A AC Block 8 softstart A A 5 TE zz POWER ie MODULEPHS B voltage
176. to either 7 or 8 Factory setting is 8 bits This value must match the number of data bits set on the communications port of the controller For USB or LAN use always use factory settings This field is used to set the parity Available options are Even E Odd O or no parity N Factory setting is No parity This value must match the parity set on the communications port of the controller For USB or LAN use always use factory settings This field is used to set the number of stop bits used on the serial port Available options are 1 or 2 bits Factory setting is 1 stop bit This value must match the parity set on the communications port of the controller For USB or LAN use always use factory settings The number of start bits is always fixed to 1 bit 85 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 8 2 VOLTAGE CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu VOLTAGE CURRENT CONTROL SETUP ALC MODE 0N TRIP DELAY 8 185 OL MODE CC VOLT SENSE IHT NO OUTPUT THREE Figure 5 19 VOLTAGE CURRENT CONTROL SETUP Menu The VOLTAGE CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu may be used to set output voltage and current control parameters These parameters are not frequently changed in the normal operation of the AC source and are thus located on the UTILITY rather than the PROGRAM menu The following options are available ALC MODE OL MODE TRIP DELAY VOLT SENSE NO OUTPUT BPS Series in this menu Automatic Level Control of programme
177. to use programmable must be off programmable impedance impedance Turn off programmable mode impedance to use ALC Output relay must be Attempting to change voltage Open output relay first then open range while output relay is change range This ensures the load BPS Series 149 Clock and sync must be Operation not possible with Switch to internal sync Default internal external clock User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power closed is physically disconnected during voltage range change 25 Over voltage prot trip Over voltage protection trip Output voltage exceeds voltage range value Check sense connections if external sense mode is used Peak curr prot trip Maximum available peak This error will trip if current capability of power PONS CURR PEAK PROT status source exceeded is set to 1 and the peak current Note Firmware rev 4 52 or drawn by the load exceeds the higher maximum specified peak current capability for more than 30 seconds To avoid this error reduce the load on the power source or upgrade to a larger power configuration Frequency error Frequency is out of allowable Indicates a problem with range programmable controller component exceeds The waveform selected Select AC DC mode limit contains a DC offset that exceeds the AC mode capability Amplifier fault Amplifier fault Contact customer service Warning negative Approaching limit on the Stop increasing p
178. tric mm2 kcmils 65 AMPS 6 AWG 26 24 130 AMPS 4 AWG 41 74 260 AMPS 1 0 AWG 105 6 400 AMPS 2 0 AWG 133 1 Note Use high temperature rated wire Always consult the National Electrical Code local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation BPS Series User Manual M440077 01 Rev 31 Programmable Power 3 6 2 Output Terminal Blocks 530 3 and BPS45 3 have two output terminal blocks TB1A and TB1B The BPS30 1 and BPS45 1 only has one output terminal block TB1B The terminal blocks are large enough to accommodate the recommended wire gauge sizes shown in Table 4 2 The terminal blocks are located in the lower right corner on the front of the unit The front panel needs to be removed to access these terminal blocks N CAUTION REMOVE ALL INPUT POWER TO THE BPS BEFORE REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL The correct standard size Allen wrenches for connecting output wiring to TB1A and or TB1B are supplied with each BPS in the ship kit Look for a brown envelope If the correct tools cannot be found contact AMETEK Programmable Power customer service at service 9 programmablepower com Terminal block TB1B always provides the output neutral connection regardless of the phase mode 1 or 3 phase output mode In single phase mode phase A output is provided through terminal 1 of TBIB In three phase mode phase A B and C outputs are provided trough terminals 1 2 and 3
179. trol related tasks The controller uses a two board set assembly The function of each of the boards that make up the controller module is described in the following paragraphs 6 3 1 CPU Controller This board assembly A2 A7 consists of the components for the CPU DSP generating the Phase waveform signal to the power amplifier and all of the program waveform and data memory In addition the waveform board contains the circuits for all measurements The clock and lock circuit required to support the clock and lock mode of operation of multiple BPS units is also on this board assembly 6 3 2 Keyboard Display Board The keyboard display assembly is assembly A2 A9 It is mounted to the front panel and holds the 23 rubber keys It also has the LCD graphics display A shaft encoder is mounted on the board that is used as a shuttle input to allow slewing of setup parameters If the BPS system is used over one of the remote control interfaces the keyboard functions can be locked out by asserting the REMOTE state See the BPS Series Programming Manual P N 9003 961 for details 6 3 3 RS232 GPIB RS232 USB LAN IO Board This board assembly is identified as 1 It has the 488 5232 and USB transceivers and optionally an Ethernet interface LAN option USB and LAN are available on specific top assembly BPS models only It also has isolators to provide safety isolation for both interfaces and additional user accessi
180. uired TRANSIENTS The TRANSIENTS menu allows output transients to be programmed WAVEFORMS The WAVEFORMS menu allows different waveforms to be selected from the waveform library Not available on all models MORE The MORE selection causes the second part of the MENU screen to be displayed MENU 2 MENU 2 ADVANCED MEAS The ADVANCED MEAS screens are for display only No user entries are required Not available on all models APPLICATIONS The APPLICATIONS menu provides access to the optional firmware application programs that may be installed in the BPS Series AC source Not all applications are available on this model power source SETUP REGISTERS The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows complete instrument settings and transient list programs to be saved to nonvolatile memory MORE The MORE selection causes the third part of the MENU screen to be displayed MENU 3 MENU 3 UTILITY The UTILITY menu provides access to less commonly used setup screens such as those for the GPIB and RS232C also applies to USB and LAN interface settings initial startup values etc MEASUREMENT CAL The MEASUREMENT CAL menu allows for calibration of the AC source measurement system OUTPUT CAL The OUTPUT CAL menu allows for calibration of the AC source output Following the Menu overview pages is a detailed description of each menu and sub menu BPS Series 66 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 5 2 2 Overview of Menu 1 level 1 MENU 1
181. ut Refer to Table 7 1 Program the output to 120 VAC on the 150 VAC range and 60 Hz If a 150 VAC range is not available select the 300 VAC range and program the same 120 VAC output Observe the actual output current and enter this value for the CURR FS parameter Press the ENTER key 7 3 2 Measurement Calibration Summary The following Table is a summary of the preceding calibration steps The value indicated by the External DVM is called Vac or The current measured by the current shunt is called Ic or Ipc TITLE PROGRAM LOAD PARAMETERS PARAMETER ADJUST TO AC MODE AC Volt Full scale 300 VAC Range 240 VAC 60 Hz no load VOLT FS AC Current Full scale 150 VAC Range 120 VAC 60 Hz full load to CURR FS 90 of max current range Table 7 2 Measurement Calibration Table Repeat Paragraph 7 3 for each phase Move the external test equipment to the phase that is being calibrated Refer to Figure 7 2 While viewing the calibration screen press the PHASE key to select the respective phase BPS Series 125 User Manual Programmable Power 7 4 Routine Output Calibration For best results it is recommended to perform the measurement calibration procedure first See section 1 3 Follow the steps outlined in this section to perform a routine output calibration Note that each available output range except HV option has its own output calibration coefficients and must be calibrated Table 7 3 shows the indiv
182. ut Wiring Diagram eene 33 3 6 4 BPD30 3 BPS45 3 30 mode Output Wiring 34 4 Unpacking and Installation BPS75 BPS90 BPS150 and BPS180 35 4 1 Unpacking n en a ee eed 35 4 2 Power Requirements acson a a eine tertie t lee ani idee pate eee lee tex kasa 35 4 3 Mechanical Installation uu n n ere ttti eet eee tee iud dtf tubas 37 4 4 AC Input Connections nd Wires io inet HER EE REGIOS EHE RM 37 4 5 AC On Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series 40 4 6 Output Connections us u uU eta a Nu E Reip tere ts 42 4 6 1 Wiring pire MEER EOM e 42 4 6 2 Output Terminal Blocks eise tipi o erba ed 44 4 6 3 Output Wiring Diagram aaa akiri deed caste uiay l ER ea 45 4 6 4 BPS150 3 or BPS180 3 Parallel Output Wiring Diagram eene 46 4 6 5 Multi Chassis Output 2 nnns ennt tetris eset nnns 47 4 7 Connectors Rear Papel u eie eec eie 48 4 7 1 System Interface 325 48 4 7 2 Analog CONNECION E 49 4 7 3 BNG COnheClOEs 50 4 7 4 External Sense Conn Clo bg d ente se eso tend 50 4 7 5 RS232C
183. utes for all internal capacitors to discharge 8 4 2 Removing Covers Remove the screws securing the front cover and remove it Remove the screws securing the top cover and remove it 8 4 3 Initial Inspection Make a visual inspection of the unit and ensure all the connectors are properly mated and there are no loose wires 8 4 4 Fuse Check Using an ohmmeter check input fuses F1 through F6 for continuity BPS Series 133 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power 8 4 5 Power on Troubleshooting Using the LED s WARNING Do not touch any parts inside the unit during this test as they will be live and dangerous Always wear safety glasses If the three input fuses are OK then reconnect the main AC input power to the cabinet LV Supply CI P N 7003 722 Turn the main breaker and check green LED DS2 and DS3 on the system interface board Both LEDs should be lit indicating the 19Vdc and 15Vdc supplies are OK If one or both of the LEDs is not lit then there is something wrong with the LV power supply and it will have to be serviced Oscillator Front Panel If LV supply appears good then program 150Vac on the low range and connect a DMM to TP2 phase A on the system interface board with the low side of the meter connected to TP1 There should be a 2 3 volt rms signal present on TP2 Check TP3 phase B for the same signal Check TP4 phase C for the same signal AC power module CI P N 7003 433 X If the osc
184. utput StAtUs 16 OVef CUEN co eite D Lec e 113 OvercCufrent dee 17 overload ite things 59 Overt mperatute tet ite da Rara 17 Overvoltage et tine iota susuwa 17 P Parallel a e Ante 19 password calibration a see 120 phase 70 PHASE 62 Power Factor 2 2 12 oute 54 PROG 61 Programming manual 11 Pulse transiente iR 103 80 Relay OUtput iade etia d tn t A 19 Remote control esses 59 Remote Inhibit esses 56 Ie peat inne etel gai e pre di uds ded uda 80 replacement parts 140 143 RJ45 CONNECT Akar i o e eR a ite 53 RS5232 eos hoe nete tute testen 85 RS232 connector sse 51 16 5 Safety 18 SENSE 131 Programmable Power WIEHIBA S decret 30 42 SET Keys Suyunaka h 62 SET mode rae eere 60 i rrt C e PR E fae 18 Short Circuit c oct ana au n Lo p Oe RH 17 shutdoWna ceti petebat tie engen 54 shuttle icc et ce x eth es 60 SEV mod ii Tt
185. w In this case power to the low voltage supply may still remain through the front panel circuit breaker In this case the on off circuit breaker should be opened power off first followed by a complete disconnect of all ac input power through an installed main circuit breaker Note that in multi box BPS150 and BPS180 system configurations each chassis has its own on off circuit breaker and set of line input fuses BPS Series 58 User Manual 5 1 3 Status Indicator Lights AMETEK Programmable Power Four LED status indicators are located directly above the mains circuit breaker These LED s correspond to the following conditions REMOTE OVERLOAD OVER TEMPERATURE HI RANGE BPS Series The REMOTE LED indicates that the unit is in remote control mode If the IEEE 488 interface is used this indicator will be lit whenever the REM line REMOTE ENABLE line is asserted by the IEEE controller If the RS232 USB or LAN interface is used the REMOTE state can be enabled by the controller using the SYST REM command Any time the REMOTE LED is lit the front panel of the BPS Series unit is disabled There is no LOCAL button that allows the user to regain control of the front panel This prevents accidental change of settings in ATE applications The OVERLOAD LED indicates an output overload condition This condition can be controlled by setting the current limit value in the PROGRAM menu Removing the load using the OUTPUT ON OFF
186. xample of using the SET VOLT trigger source to capture the turn on of the voltage In this case a negative trigger delay was specified and the voltage start phase angle was set to 90 in the PROGRAM 2 screen ACQUISITION WINDOW TRIGGER SET VOLT 120 Figure 5 25 SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition BPS Series 98 User Manual Note BPS Series AMETEK Programmable Power This mode is appropriate for capturing the inrush current of a load by programming the voltage to a specified value and capturing the voltage and current at that moment in time A further refinement can be made by specifying the voltage start phase angle in the PROGRAM 2 screen If this field is changed from RANDOM to 905 the inrush current can be captured under worst case conditions In this case the voltage should be programmed to 0 volt before triggering the acquisition using the START field When using the SET VOLT trigger source the output relay MUST be closed to generate a trigger If the output is open the acquisition will be armed when the START ENTER key is pressed but will wait for the trigger event Closing the output relay will generate the trigger event If the output relay was already closed when the START ENTER key is pressed the trigger will occur immediately 99 User Manual Programmable Power 5 4 4 3 Trigger delay The trigger delay field allows the user the set the amount of pre or post trigger data th

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