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1. 3 6 5 Error and warning codes for the TC LIN The indication is provided by a flashing code LED Error on the front of the TopCon power supply however also via the HMI or in TopControl in plain text In the linear post processing unit and in the TC P master the following errors sources of errors are identified Indication Description Possible cause Flas TopControl HMI hing code gt Measure to rectify Group error 2 Output current 3 26 TCLIN Current exceeds gt Reduce load Overcurrent permitted limit 3 7 8 27 TCLIN Overload Safe Operating Area Controller is unstable limit SOA exceeded gt Reduce gain excessively high transients have occurred gt Reduce drop voltage Group error 3 Output voltage 32 TCLIN Overvoltage Voltage exceeds limit Controller is unstable gt Reduce gain gt Reduce drop voltage gt Reduce input voltage im oo Group error 4 Supply voltage 5 1 40 TCLIN 5V too Supply voltage Internal power supply high exceeds is below faulty 5 2 41 TCLIN 5V too low Permitted limits Other error on board gt Re start if necessary 5 15 4E TCLIN 15V too high 5 16 4F TCLIN 15V too low contact Regatron AG support Group error 5 6 3 52 TCLIN K1 Heat sink temperature Cooling is not operating temperature too high at measuring point K1 satisfactorily dust 6 4 53 TCLIN K2 or K2 too high gt Check air inlet outlet temperature
2. 5 0000 s Use level from std input v m Function Block edit Current Se Repeat Base Function AP input scale 30 00 set 0 00 5 k input filter 100 Hz DI Ramp time 2 0 000 Marker Manual scaling Refresh display 30 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Fig 19 Overview of the settings for the AAP mode in the function engine Note Loading the AAP curve in the TopCon power supply has no effect on the linear post processing unit The characteristic is only transmitted to the TC LIN and processed there on the Voltage ON command refer to section 3 4 7 for a detailed explanation 3 4 6 Setting the preset voltage The TopControl PC software has a feature with which the voltage preset value that is applied for an existing AAP curve can be set see Fig 20 Setting the voltage preset value The preset value for the current is managed by the function engine TopControl Device on COM1 38400Ba File Window Info CONTROL STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE Sense Voltage Preset Voltage preset voltage 290 00 V 4 System control Output curre Current pri 1 Fig 20 The preset voltage defines the start setting for the voltage Actual value box indicates the actual sense voltage Rule of thumb for setting the preset values Voltage preset A little bigger tha
3. The controller loop in the TC LIN device is by fare faster than the transmission of the actual values from the TC LIN to the TopCon device Thus a statistical value mean minimum and maximum is calculated for a certain measurement period and these values are taken from the TopCon device and are presented in TopControl or SASControl The two voltages sense voltage measured in the TopCon device and the actual output voltage measured in the TC LIN are the same Both values are available in the TopCon device Thus it would generally be possible to present the values of the TopCon sense voltage instead of the output values of the TC LIN device Nevertheless there is a slight difference between those values as the resolution of the TC LIN is significantly higher than that of the TopCon device 14 5 bit vs 12 bit resolution 33 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 5 Operation advanced aspects In the following section tips are given on setting the controller parameters for the TopCon power supply and for the linear post processing unit The values are to be considered general figures 3 5 1 Modification of the TC LIN parameters Please note Depending on the task the PC is connected either directly to the TopCon or directly to the TC LIN The related form of connection is given in each Case Commonly all adjustments to the TC LIN device are set in the software TopControl r
4. 44 Ee e 8 HMI Troubleshooting nennnennnennnnnnn 42 Interface Analogue and digital I O X105A 18 Internal CAN bus X101 2 17 Serial RS 232 100 16 Signals analogue digital X105A 23 Ile ei 23 Intermediate etorage 46 Limits GREGATRON _ DEE 12 Maintenance cccecceecceeeeeeeeeeeaes 41 Master slave system 24 Matrix wirinmg 24 Model rane ccccsececseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 NORE ee E 46 Operation Getting starte 27 VEN 9 Parameterization JEVN 11 Performance Control range characteristic 9 PIClOOMalMssccsncosaresasacanccatscntocotuotarstecs 7 Power ES EE 32 Preset power 32 Preset vollage 31 32 Protection functions rrrarrnnrnnnnnnn 15 Radiation erorrrnnrornrrnnnnovanevnnrnnnnennn 46 Resolution Response time annannannennennennnnn 14 Returning to manufacturer 46 O 23 Start up procesS rrrarrnrnnnrrnnnennnnen 27 internal VIEW ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 1 6 OS EE 46 Switch on procedure Internal porocessg 31 TC LIN Basic device 13 Circuit typical rerrrrnnrrranrnnnrre 21 Controller parameterization 36 DIMENSIONS rrnnrnannnnrnarnannvennsnnn 20 FO VNR 13 Master slave system n00n000n 24 Rear VIEW arnarnarnarnarnnrvnvenneneeneenen 13 TopControl Troublesbootmg ees 42 Voltage Control range characteristic 9 Pl 32 Voltage control OVEI
5. During the subsequent phase lasting approx 1s among other tasks the AAP curve is transmitted to the GER File Window Info CONTROL STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST1 ADJUST2 PARAMETERS up DEVICE INFO Channel 1 Scope configurationO01 cfg lt 4 15 10 oomed siCTR_ActU module j Address 0x004d80 Select signal Scope value 53975 V active joo viv m Channel 2 si4DC_ActUsense Address 0x00500e Select signal Scope value 49975V Je active 100 D V Div Channel 3 no signal selected Address 0x000000 Select signal Scope value active fi d Div m Channel 4 05s 1 58 H i no signal selected z 7 g Address 04000000 Select signall sampl points gt Time resolution Trigger TEER CC 1024 3 00 ms D siCTR_ActUmodule F 3 Div Record time 307 s Addrase nnnadan Gelert hinner Fig 22 Illustration of the switching on process After this period the TC LIN starts opens the control and the voltage at the output rises 3 This slope is a linear adjustable function start up ramp default duration 1s and prevents the output voltage from overshooting cf lower graph in Fig 22 The output voltage on the TopCon power supply remains in this case constant at Varop above the measured voltage Vsense From now on the current is regulated by the TC LIN based on the f V curve 3 4 8 Presentation of current and voltage values
6. Table 16 37 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Low input capacitance 100 1000 30 250 Slow controller settings approx 300uF Single stage layout High input capacitance Fast controller settings approx 1mF Single stage layout Low input capacitance 100 1000 30 250 Slow controller settings approx 2x300uF two stage layout e g with booster Table 16 Examples for modified controller settings on the TC LIN 3 5 6 Switching of the used current range 3 5 6 1 Background Increasing of the accuracy by using the alternative current range It is useful to switch the current range to half the nominal current alternative current range if you want to increase the accuracy of the measurements in the case of the operation of inverters with low currents For instance the resolution of 14 5 bits 0 05 is not utilised at 40A corresponds to 0 02A but at 20A 0 01A As a result the operation of the TC LIN in this half range of current will double the absolute measuring accuracy The switch from the so called full mode to the half mode alternative setting and back can be triggered for all TC LIN device at the same time by using the software TopControl If separate settings for the various TC LIN devices are to be used those variables must be set manually in the register card PARAMETERS This step requires the TopCon device to be linked to the TC LIN tha
7. gas radiation rnannxnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnen 46 4 2 Storage and protection during breaks in USAGE vnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 46 4 3 SCHT lte d VC E 46 4 4 USO SN EE 46 32 PRO CIN OE EE NE SR RR RR 47 5 1 Overvoltage protection for firmware prior to version V0 18 asnxxennnnnnernnnnnvnnnnnnnennnnnn 47 5 2 Calibration voltage and current range measurement nnnxnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnn 48 O MOCI EEN 49 6 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 1 General information on the user manual 1 1 General safety instructions Please note the following general safety instructions The TC LIN linear post processing unit operates with voltages up to 1000 Volt DC on its input and output terminals It is to be noted that this high voltage is also present at the sense connections The heat sink on the rear of the device is at a temperature of up to 70 C 1 2 Symbols used Important information in these operating instructions is marked with the following symbols Instructions Here you will find useful information that is imperative to be followed during the usage and operation of the device Warning electricity Specific warning about electricity that if disregarded represents a hazard for the health or a risk of serious injury and that if disregarded could result in p
8. the first generation of TC LIN systems For this reason some rarely used parameters must be stored in the TC LIN with TopControl directly attached to the TC LIN module 2 1 4 Principle of operation control and internal controller structure The TC LIN linear post processing unit contains a powerful DSP which undertakes the control Reference value for the control is the voltage present at the load It is fed via the sense cable both to the TC LIN linear post processing unit and also to the TopCon power supply and is used as the basis for the AAP function independent variable The TC LIN linear post processing unit receives the related new data via the CAN bus after the Voltage On signal is provided and on each change to the characteristic For the current control in the TC LIN to operate free of distortion the voltage output by the TopCon power supply must be higher Varop than the voltage last used at the load The difference is used as the controller amplitude reserve for the fast TC LIN linear post processing unit Typical values of Udrop are 40V to SOV Current control and voltage control In general TC LIN works as current controller e g it controls the current in relation to the sensed voltage For very small currents high impedance an side of the load there possibly exists an inaccuracy of the 11 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ current control based on the variance of electroni
9. 3 6 Maintenance 3 6 1 Maintenance of the hardware In principle the hardware is maintenance free The statements in the operating instructions for the TopCon power supply on hardware maintenance also apply as appropriate to the TC LIN linear post processing unit They relate among other issues to the service life of the fans Fans and cooler are in particular to be checked periodically dependent on the application conditions dirt dust and cleaned if necessary 3 6 2 Maintenance of the software The TopControl PC software does require any special maintenance An update to the latest version may however provide new or improved functionality You can obtain the latest version from Regatron AG 3 6 3 Calibration adjusting the controller parameters see Sections 3 4 7 and 3 5 4 The TC LIN linear post processing unit is supplied with typical parameter values set as defaults The correct function of the load connected e g inverter can be degraded by these default parameter settings Therefore prior to using the system the optimum parameters must be found and set 41 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 6 4 Warnings errors and troubleshooting On the TC LIN error detection and troubleshooting The errors that occur during operation are saved in the TopCon power supply and set the device in an error state with safe shut down In addition for some physical variables e g temper
10. Note If you want to edit the parameters in the linear post processing unit with the power supply shut down or not present after approx 20s the TC LIN will indicate a communication error It is nevertheless possible to set the parameters Other errors that occur can be read via the X100 interface on the TC LIN 3 5 2 Parameter setting for the TopCon power supply device TopControl Device on COM1 38400Baud TopCon CTR Y4 x f i m x UNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST 1 ADJUST 2 PARAMETERS 1 0 DEVICE INFO 1 r Filters Analog inputs bandwidth Off v Analog outputs bandwidth fort r Slopes Voltage slope at startup 250 00 V ms Voltage slope 500 00 at V ms Current slope at startup 40 00 E A ms Current slope 40 00 E A ms r Slave characteristics Matrix configuration Allowed slave voltage error Allowed slave current error Turn off slaves on nodoad System Configuration Fig 25 Config window for TopCon master power supply The following table Table 14 describes the system parameters to be set on the CONFIG tab in TopControl It is to be noted that during this process the system controller not TCLIN is selected first This controller is selected using the drop down list see 1 Fig The next section describes how to set the parameters for the TC LIN device 1 Target Default Selects the fields
11. an RS 232 interface via which the special parameterization variables and new firmware can be written to the device Setting standard parameters in TC LIN uses the transparent data transport offered by the TopControl software The third interface available at PCB v03 planned for 2011 is an analogue digital interface This will allow to input and output signals directly from the post processing unit which will make it possible to use this device in other settings DC input Controller e Board AG power PE 1 phase 85 264V Sens i of Fig 2 Block diagram of TC LIN 2 1 2 Model range The following table lists the models in the TC LIN family Other models with different characteristics compared to the standard models are available on request The related modified data will then apply Input Input voltage Output Type identifier current A V current A 13 26 1000 13 26 TC LIN SER 26 1000 26 1 1 20 40 1000 20 40 TC LIN SER 40 1000 40 22 45 1000 22 45 TC LIN SER 45 1000 45 The first value relates to the half range of current setting the second to the full range Table 1 TopCon TC LIN model range 10 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Systems with higher power characteristics can be realised by connecting various TC LIN in parallel cf chapter 3 3 2 1 3 Parameterization and system communication Between TC P and the TC LIN linea
12. below for setting the System TopCon power supply controller Controller 3 with linear post processing unit 35 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 1 Typical values for a wide range of applications In case of oscillation on the output current from the TopCon power supply these values can be reduced e g to P 700 1 70 2 Typical values in case of high output currents the tendency must be to reduce the drop voltage so that the power loss is not excessive If the drop voltage is selected too low the linear post processing unit will no longer be able to regulate correctly Table 14 Parameterization of the TopCon master 3 9 3 Parameter settings for linear post processing unit The controller parameters in both the TopCon power supply and the TC LIN linear post processing unit can be conveniently set in the TopControl PC software To set the controller parameters for TC LIN in the Target field 1 in Fig the entry TCLIN lt ID 0 gt must be selected instead of System controller When using more than one TC LIN only in parallel mode the device to be set up is chosen the example shows parameterization of the TC LIN with ID 7 It is strongly advised to use the same parameters for all devices of the same kind and to differ from this rule only in exceptional cases TopControl Device on COM2 38400Baud TopCon CTR V4 x Info STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUS
13. communication there may not be any detailed error indication on the master device The TC LIN does not indicate the error using a flashing code The error can however be read using a TopControl application connected directly to the TC LIN interface X100 Please request the password of the day the necessary gridfile and further instructions at TopCon support The TopCon master power supply now automatically detects the TC LIN module connected and checks the related configuration e g it checks whether duplicate addresses exist monitors that the numbering for the sub systems is sequential etc 3 4 5 Loading an AAP characteristic into the TopCon power supply Loading an AAP characteristic into the TopCon power supply and setting the related required parameters is described in detail in the operating 29 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ instructions for the TopCon power supply Sec 5 4 4 The slopes inside of the Application Area Programming AAP For this reason only the key points are given here in the context of an outline of the process for the Solar Array Simulation SAS area Concise instructions e Connect TC LIN to TopCon power supply CAN communication cable e Connect PC to the TopCon master power supply RS 232 interface e Start TopControl on the PC switch on remote access via RS 232 CONTROL tab e The TFE option TopCon Function Engine must be activated
14. has to be remembered that sense voltage is up to 1000V Nominal current A 2x0 5 0 8 mm with shield 26 40 45 strongly recommended Shield Connection to the housing using M4 screw Table 13 Properties of the sense connection 3 2 2 4 Analogue and digital IO connection X105A Note This interface is in planning The analogue and digital IO connection makes it possible to feed external signals to the TC LIN or to output internal signals to the exterior The following interfaces are available pin assignment see Section 3 1 9 p 18 PWM signal on this topic see also Sec 3 1 9 It is possible to output 2 values measured internally as a PWM signal on the interface Analogue output The above mentioned PWM signal is smoothed using a low pass filter and is thus available as an analogue signal Digital I O interface An internal signal state can be output via the digital interface In addition a digital value can be read The digital input and output interface is electrically isolated Explanation of the software aspects related to the X105a To follow later when implemented 3 2 2 5 Parameterization and control interface X100 RS 232 interface On the rear of the housing there is an RS 232 interface Using this interface it is possible to address directly the digital control structure This feature is required e g for a firmware update or to calibrate parameterize the device 23 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN
15. in TopControl see operating instructions e The function engine must be operated in the AAP mode for settings see Fig 19 o 1 Set the required function block for SAS I f V characteristic gt Used Function Block must be set to Current o 2 Select the Base Function for SAS AAP o Define characteristic or edit points on the characteristic 2 gt Edit AAP gt curve is now displayed in the graphic area o The curve can be manually scaled 3 o The display can be manually scaled 4 o If necessary set Input Filter and Input Scale scaling of the input value voltage 5 o Gei trigger and prepare activation of the mode 6 o Alternatively an existing characteristic in the power supply can be opened using Load from Flash 7 o Voltage ON OFF on the CONTROL tab now starts the power supply it then operates in the AAP mode TopControl Device on COM1 38400Baud TopCon CTR 4 x d gt File Window Info CONTROL STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST1 ADJUST2 PARAMETERS 1 0 DEVICE INFO m General setup Function Sequence ven Import from file r Repeat Function Block s F Trigger mode z se continuously Voltage on 6 Export to file r EE times Pause Load from Flash 7 Store to Flash plitude 110 00 4 Used Function Blocks I Voltage IV Current IT Power Delay between repeats r fter Function Sequence finished
16. in two ways a By reading the actual error directly Show Errordetail see Fig b By the displaying the entire error history Error history see Fig It can take a few seconds to read the entire error history 42 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON E File Window Errordetails k X CONTROL RAMETERS 1 0 DEVICE INFO C6 TCLIN missing Sense Internal resistance Resistance preset Show module error history Voltage actual state YOLTAGE ON mj ON i System ERROR TC HMI ACU E OFF Show Errordetail Clear errors Show Warndetail utorefresh Remote control input Is Store settings F ON C 2s Retresh display TC HMI RCU DI Edit YLS settings Fig 31 Reading the error description directly in TopControl TopControl Device on COM1 38400Baud TopCon CTR 4 x File Window Info CONTROL STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST1 ADJUST2 PARAMETERS 1 0 DEVICE INFO Error history of actual module 21 35 6A TCLIN does not respond 2 3 0 885 85 5 Temperatue 53 TCLIN K2 temp too high 22 36 2 424 75 6 Commurscation 6A TCLIN does not respond 0 48 14 423 00 6 Commurscation 6A TCLIN does not respond Resistance preset 6 54 52 361 75 6 Commurscation 6A TCLIN does not respond 6 gt 199 35 6 Commurscation 6A TCLIN does not resp
17. modules El Master TopCon Sense cabling Slave i lopCon l TopCon d SN Slave ht Inverterr TC P DC cabling Fig 16 Sense cabling with a multi TopCon multi TC LIN system It is assumed that the sense cabling of all devices is led star shaped to the load But as no significant currents are used for sensing the voltage there is hardly any voltage drop on the lines and the lines might follow a similar structure as depicted in Fig 15 When encountering effects of noise electrical interference make sure to use the star shaped cabling schema Concerning the parameterization of the different TC LIN modules it is strongly advised to use the same control parameters for all TC LIN modules of the same kind cf to section 3 5 3 for directions how to change the parameters This is best done by using the PC software TopControl 25 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 3 2 Setting Changing the module ID of the TC LIN Differing from the procedure known from installing a new ID at a TopCon device changing the rotary switches AH AL on the front plane of the TopCon device setting the module ID of the TC LIN device is achieved by a simple programming process This requires a PC with the software TopControl to be connected to the RS232 interface of the TC LIN The procedure Is as follows 1 Connect TC LIN to the mains A connection to a DC source or load is not nec
18. too high fans ok ep 54 TCLIN PCB Temperature on the JENS temperature too high circuit board too high gt Reduce drop voltage PCB has cable break other fault gt Contact support Group error 6 1 60 CAN bus off CAN controller error See TopCon operating instructions 2 61 CAN error CAN controller error passive 7 66 CAN transmit Internal conflict queue overrun SIS E Connector on the CAN cable is loose 7 11 6A TC LIN does not The communication respond between TopCon master and TCLIN has been interrupted but gt Connect cable and 44 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 0001 was working before fasten re start system 6B TCLIN CAN error General error on the CAN interface C4 TCLIN CAN protocol version is not identical Master and TCLIN cannot communicate The TopCon master is not finding a TCLIN on system start cannot establish a connection C6 TCLIN missing 14 15 DE TCLIN ID invalid Master detecting invalid gt Check IDs for the TCLIN TCLIN ID ID 0 7 individually set 14 16 DF TCLIN ID not unique Master detecting several TCLIN with same ID gt Check cabling follow power on sequence re start system if necessary contact support TCLIN has a different CAN version to the master gt Update TC LIN or TC P master TC P master cannot start connection gt Re start Do not switch o
19. voltages leaving 10 range gt leads to error state error group 4 Table 7 Protection functionality in TC LIN 3 1 6 Ambient conditions cooling Atmospheric humidity 0 95 non condensing Regulated dependent on the heat sink temperature Characteristic adjustable see below Table 8 Characteristic data for environment cooling The fan control is dependent on the temperature of the heat sink see Fig 6 and can be modified in the factory using the corresponding parameters Fan speed Ta Ta Fig 6 Programmable fan chara Astt qualitative representation 15 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGA TRON _ The following characteristics is set as factory default mn f Lee Table 9 Parameters for the default fan characteristics 3 1 7 RS232 interface X100 See Fig 5 4 The RS 232 interface X100 fitted to the rear of the TC LIN is used to configure and parameterize the linear post processing unit In principle the parameters are set using the TopControl software i e on the TopCon power supply and transmitted via the CAN bus to the TC LIN Software updates and certain special parameterization functions are however undertaken using this RS 232 interface X100 on the TC LIN The interface operates with the following transmission parameters like the RS 232 interface on the power supply e 38 4 kB s 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no software
20. N 1026LR028 FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS TC LIN SER Versions Lin Post Processing Unit TC LIN SER 26 1000 26 TC LIN SER 40 1000 40 TC LIN SER 45 1000 45 FOR FIRMWARE USE THIS CONFIGURATION FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY TG LIN SER DSP v0 18 TopCon Power Supply Main DSP v4 15 12 Peripheral DSP v0 14 For PC software v4 01 65 TopControl Required Options Other configurations are possible but there might be a reduction of full functionality This document is subject to technical change without prior notice 2 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Dear customer We thank you for the confidence you have placed in our company and for the purchase of the TC LIN SER linear post processing unit linear post processing unit for series connection This manual will help you to become familiar with the device and to obtain optimum performance from it The TC LIN linear post processing unit is to be installed and commissioned by appropriately trained personnel These operating instructions are aimed at professional users and utilise corresponding terminology and language Operation by technical laypersons is not foreseen Getting started Please take the time to read the operating instructions carefully The following sections contain important information on making the device ready for operation Information on mounting and installation gt Sec 3 2 2 p 21 Commissioning gett
21. SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ The controller parameters and other parameters are set via the TopCon power supply master For this purpose the related CONFIG page is opened in the TopControl PC software version required cf page 2 the parameters are entered directly online As a consequence the RS 232 interface on the TC LIN is only used ina few cases 3 2 2 6 System communication interface X101 102 CAN All users on the CAN communication bus must have unique device addresses using which they are identified On the TopCon power supplies this address Address High AH and Address Low AL is set using rotary switches on the device s front panel For the TC LIN the address set to 0 during manufacturing and can be modified using the TopControl PC software cf section 3 3 2 3 3 TC LIN master slave systems Several linear post processing units are eligible to be connected in parallel to increase the power output of the system The individual TC LIN devices behave symmetrically in this situation i e they operate with a symmetrical current distribution Remark Due to the way the sense voltage is used in a TopCon TC LIN system it is not possible to implement a Serial or a Matrix connected system in combination with a TC LIN Remark Make sure to use in the TopCon as well as in the TC LIN modules the most up to date firmware 3 3 1 Cabling The parallel connection of several TopCons and of linear po
22. T1 ADJUST2 PARAMETERS 10 DEVICE INFO Filters Target TUN lt ID 7 gt Analog inputs bandwidth Off v urent Analog outputs bandwidth Off w4 s Slopes Voltage slope at startup enn Voltage slope 5000 e Current slope at startup 40 03 H P Adaptiv w4 Current slope 40 03 a Adapt 1 2094 Load rejection Slave characteristics Matrix configuration Allowed slave voltage error Z Allowed slave current error Za E Current difference Maximum PM Voltage sensing Use sense input V Max voltage drop 40 014 NM Sensing error Error level y System Configuration Store settings Refresh display Observe voltage drop Error delay ms Fig 26 Configuration window for TC LIN 1 Target TCLIN lt ID 0 gt Selects the fields below for setting the controller in the linear post processing unit 2 Voltage Default values Proportional and Integral part of the voltage controller 3 3 Current 2 Proportional and integral portion of the controller parameters a 36 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ ID CAN address here 0 Examples for controller settings in the TC LIN are given in Table 16 The default values are implemented in TC LIN firmware from DSP firmware v0 18 upwards as preset and will thus be used if an incompatible version of TopControl is used These values are set identically for all TC_LIN operated at the same time T
23. TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ www regatron com Linear Post Processing Unit Model TC LIN SER Operating instructions V1 07b Regatron AG Kirchstrasse 11 CH 9400 Rorschach Tel 41 71 846 67 44 Fax 41 71 846 67 77 www regatron com tc support regatron ch 1 50 Fax 49 7223 9636 90 vertrieb schulzzet ctronic de www schulz el ctronic de Schulz V Electronic Schulz Electronic GmbH Dr Rudolf Eberle StraBe 2 D 76534 Baden Baden Fon 49 7223 9636 30 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 2009 2011 Regatron AG This document is protected by copyright All rights including translation re printing and duplication of this manual or parts of it reserved No part of this document is allowed to be reproduced or processed using electronic systems copied or distributed in any form by photocopying microfilming or any other process also not for educational purposes without the written approval of Regatron AG This information in this documentation corresponds to the development situation at the time of going to print and is therefore not of a binding nature Regatron AG reserves the right to make changes at any time for the purpose of technical progress or product improvement without stating the reasons In general we refer to the applicable issue of our Terms of delivery Operating instructions Version V1 07bb 2011 12 09 From device on TC LIN S
24. VIGW rranrnrareranernnrenanevnnennunener 11 Voltage Control Loading settings rrrnnrnnnrvanennre 40 Parameter rules of thumb 3 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Storing settings rarrrrnnrnrnnrrnnrre 40 VAN save 42 Values in Topton 35 50 50 2011 12 09
25. able 15 Controller parameterization of the TC LIN 3 5 4 Notes on setting the controller parameters for the TC LIN These rules apply independent of the application Application dependent rules for the photovoltaic domain solar array simulation are given in the following section Rules of thumb P Gain can be set to 2 6 times of the I Gain In applications that are primarily operated with smaller currents in relation to Inom the controller gains can be selected higher The P Gain of the voltage can be set to 400 lt PgainV lt 2000 The I Gain of the voltage can be set to IgainV lt 16 Along with the general parameters further settings are to be made depending on the application see below 3 5 5 Special controller parameters Solar Array Simulation This section provides information on the parameterization of the TC P TC LIN master slave system for operation as a solar array simulator with solar inverters Rules of thumb e The general rules in Section 3 5 4 are to be followed e Excessively low controller parameters I Gain lt 30 will have a negative effect on the dynamic performance such that e g inverters with 100Hz MPP tracking algorithms could become inaccurate As a rule this problem is due to the phase shift Inverters with MPP trackers that make large jumps e g to be able to leave local maxima generate as a result a large current ripple As a rule they therefore require a slower setting see
26. ange as result of changes of the irradiance it is advised to set the preset voltage as follows V preset V max nv There is then a sufficient voltage reserve at every operating point and the resulting operating curve follows the AAP preset It may be necessary to raise the warning or error limits PROTECT tab Practical advice The value of the preset power limitation is a border that cannot be violated by the TopCon power supply power limit Reaching this limit is presented by the LED Power on the front of the TopCon power supply Chose the value of the power limitation in a way that the maximum power of your inverter is not exceeded Thus we conclude P preset P max nv It is up to the user to set a lower limit if that one should not be passed for whatever reasons 32 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 4 7 Switching on the output power The start process ends with the powering up of the power stage The starting process from power on Voltage ON can be seen in Fig 22 in the first phase the voltage Vactmodule top Curve increases to the value Varop 9 50V for the linear post processing unit see 1 in Fig 22 This value results from the measured sense voltage output of TC LIN is still blocked hence output voltage is OV with the added drop voltage Uarop This in total sums up to 50 Volts that is presented at the output of the TopCon device not output of TC LIN
27. ature of components there are warning thresholds that trigger the warning state in the system if exceeded In this case the system remains fully functional A warning does not need to be cleared manually As a rule a warning state of extended duration will however set the device in the error state On the TopCon power supply with HMI error detection and troubleshooting TopCon power supplies equipped with the Human Machine Interface HMI indicate the system state in the status bar cf Fig left Error A short explanation of the error is given in the message bar second line The error is analysed with the aid of the error warning groups stated using the list given in Section 0 On the HMI main menu the list of errors warnings present can be viewed using the command Error group or Warning Group From HMI version v5 11 00 more detailed error messages are also displayed in the HMI ESC key clears the error state Status Error Error Group Communication Error 6 Communication 6A TC LIN SER does not Quit menu respond Fig 30 Indication of the error state left and the error information right On the TC P with TopControl error detection and troubleshooting The most convenient way to obtain information on the error that has occurred is to use the TopControl PC software Information on errors can be obtained on the CONTROL tab start page also on those in the linear post processing unit TC LIN
28. c components and of calibration In this case the TC LIN switches to voltage control mode to prevent from unwanted behaviour like high voltage peaks The voltage controller cuts off the voltage at a level of the highest value of the I f U characteristics This fixes the output signal to stay on the characteristical Solar Array Simulation curve Additional information The switch between the current control mode and voltage control mode is implemented by applying a hysteresis curve It can be reprogrammed Current control mode Voltage control Output mode current Nominal current 25 40 24000 Fig 3 Switching hysteresis between current and voltage control 2 1 5 Limits on the use functionality The TC LIN linear post processing unit receives the necessary functional data from the supplying TopCon DC power supply on system start and can therefore not be operated on its own or with another power supply Correct and safe operation is only ensured if all information in these operating instructions particularly on the wiring is followed Correct operation also requires a sufficiently high input voltage and input power from the DC power supply 12 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON E 3 The TC LIN linear post processing unit 3 1 Technical data 3 1 1 Device layout views of the device pany Si Fig 4 Front view left overall view right close up of user interface elements Fr
29. controller The TC LIN linear post processing unit contains along with a highly dynamic linear power stage a very fast digital control structure that combined with the power supply provides the required improvement in dynamic performance 3 AC TopCon z TopCon TC LIN 400 480V power supply linear post processing unit KT DC output geg Control CAN TopControl PC software Fig 1 Sketch of the combination of TopCon TC P and TC LIN Layout in principle The TC LIN linear post processing unit contains a digital signal processor that performs the control tasks and also administers all communication The control tasks include the regulation of the power stage All interfaces and user interface elements are electrically isolated from the controller power board for safety reasons The interface board contains 4 different interfaces cf Fig 2 The first two interfaces are CAN bus interfaces that are provided for the communication with the TopCon master device and also other TC LIN devices Data exchange and the standard parameter setup for the unit is undertaken via this interface Parameterization is undertaken directly via the TopCon master power supply and the system CAN bus If there are no other devices on the CAN bus the open bus connection is terminated using a CAN Term connector the same as in a TC P master slave system 9 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON E There is also
30. d connections and and PE o Sense connection 2 pins shield connected to PE e Onthe TC LIN linear post processing unit o Termination of the CAN bus using CAN Term connector on prototype with only one CAN connector the termination is built into the connector of the special CAN cable Attention There must be exactly one CANTerm plug with Interlock in the whole system otherwise the Interlock functionality is not properly set up o Connection of the mains supply 1 85 264 V AC e Optional between PC with TopControl software and TopCon o RS 232 data cable 9 pin Sub D 3 400 480 V 1 85 264V PE Pe CAN 1 CAN 2 ep CANTerm plug Lem 80939 with Interlock DEEN USB CAN cable without interlock WW TC_CAN Go Load PC Fig 13 Connection of TC P TC LIN load and control PC 22 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 2 2 2 Interlock The linear post processing unit does not have a dedicated interlock connection As the output power always comes from an upstream DC power supply it is sufficient if the interlock system in this system is used see manual for TopCon power supply 3 2 2 3 Sense Only a minimal amount of power is transmitted over the sense cables For this reason no requirements on the cross section are specified To avoid coupling of interference onto the wires it is strongly recommended to use shielded cable It
31. eady Signal on the RS232 interface Fast Fourier Transformation spec frequency analysis Graphic user interface with LCD and rotary selector knob Point of greatest power consumption or transfer the inverter in relation to the MPP o f Pulse Width Modulated signal OA TC LIN SER Code for linear post processing unit Here only the model TC LIN SER serial version is covered in this document hence commonly the SER appendix is omitted TopCon DC power supply TFE TopCon Function Engine internal function engine in the TopCon power supply 8 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 2 Introduction 2 1 General information 2 1 1 The TC LIN SER linear post processing unit overview Motivation usage in solar array simulation scenario In many applications the dynamic control performance of the TopCon DC power supply is completely adequate for the required application An example is Solar Array Simulation SAS The function engine TFE built into the power supply permits with the AAP functionality the simulation of the behaviour of a solar panel f V characteristic The general function quality efficiency as well as other characteristics of the inverter can be tested and measured Some inverter models require a dynamic performance closer to reality for the optimum function of their MPP tracker this performance is achieved by connecting in series a linear controlled series
32. essary for changing the ID 2 Connect a PC with the software TopControl to the RS232 interface of the TC LIN module interface X100 on rear side of the TC LIN 3 After switching to PowerUser mode please refer to TopCon support for the password of the day and the necessary so called gridfile the register card Parameter is available 4 Please request from TopCon support together with the password of the day cf 3 a gridfile to change the module ID This is necessary to find the address of the correct variable in the TC LIN device 5 Change the value of the variable DefaultModulelD to the required value new value of the ID Press Write to write this value to the TC LIN device 6 Click on the button CopyEEToFlash to store the changes permanently in the TC LIN device As alternative the variable EepromWriteConfigRequest can be set to 1 and to be written to the device with clicking on Write button 7 System Restart Switch off wait until the LEDs went off switch on restarts the TC LIN module with the new ID set properly 26 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b PROCESS LS 3 4 Operations basic 3 4 1 Getting started overview GREGATRON _ The usage of the TC P TC LIN combination requires a special power on sequence This introductory section provides an overview of this power on process The individual steps are explained in the following sections Remar
33. estart of the TopCon TC LIN system This activates the new settings In case of special use the following aspects have to be considered e For use in multi TC LIN environments cf to section 3 3 2 page 26 e To enhance the resolution while working with very small currents in mixed TC LIN systems cf to section 3 5 6 3 4 4 Power on process for the TopCon TC LIN combination As between the post processing unit and the TopCon master power supply with master role communication must be established using the internal CAN system communication a specific sequence must be followed on switching on the devices Schritt1 The main switch on the TC LIN linear post processing unit is switched on before or at the same time as the TopCon power supply master Schritt 2 The main switch on the master must also be switched on within approx 20 sec so that the communication can be established and a CAN bus error does not occur The green READY light emitting diode on the front of the linear post processing unit signals that communication has been started successfully In the case of an error the red ERROR light emitting diode on the TC LIN illuminates The error is output on the TopCon power supply as a flashing code In addition plain text information is displayed directly in TopControl or if the power supply is equipped with the HMI option in the HMI see operating instructions for TopCon power supply In case of erroneous
34. evice is calibrated in the factory Normally re adjustment is not necessary For all calibration work the post processing unit must be connected directly to the PC via the RS 232 interface Procedure o Open the Parameters tab o Select the gridfile from drop down list or o If necessary load the file using the Gridfile gt Load gridfile button o Reduce the entries displayed using Name filter or Displayed Group o Activate the variable light green symbol in column 1 by double clicking with the right mouse button The variables that may need to be adjusted are listed in Table 19 o Double clicking with the left mouse button will open the window for editing the entry o Using Write write the variable with the green marking to the device o After finishing the parameter modification press CopyEEToFlash button o Switch off device and switch on again Further explanations on the Parameters tab are given in the operating instructions for the TopCon power supply Variable list for adjustment calibration process Note The two current ranges full or half range of current can be calibrated completely independently of each another ActlOutputOffset Offset Adjustment of the values ActlOutputGain for the full current range AlternateActlOutputOffset Offset Adjustment of the current range indication offset AlternateActlOutputGain Gain gain for the alternative range of current ActUOutputOffset Offset Adjustme
35. handshake 3 1 nc ent connected TXD o Transmit data RxD Receive data gt n f DTR connected internally however no function n f DSR connected internally however no function ne fn fn enea connector housings comecedo PE Table 10 Pin assignment for the RS 232 interface X100 Teams O 16 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 1 8 CAN interface X101 X102 See Fig 5 5 The connection between two devices in the TopCon family is made using the REGATRON CAN communication cable items supplied The second interface is terminated at the end of the bus using a CANTerm connector This situation applies in particular also for a master slave system with one TopCon power supply and one TC LIN linear post processing unit As alternative to the termination of the bus the CAN bus can be linked to the next device using a further CAN cable The built in CAN interface X101 or X102 makes it possible to transmit standard parameters and controller presets from the TopCon master to the post processing unit For example the definition of the characteristic curve is copied to the TC LIN This configuration makes it possible for the linear post processing unit to implement control locally without communication latency In addition measured values are transmitted in the opposite direction from the TC LIN to the TopCon masier future application Inter
36. he first version how to export those configuration parameters that are relevant for use with TC LIN devices to a file and how to reload them It is strongly recommended to save the current parameter set prior to modification of the controller parameter or when other config tab CONFIG or protect tab PROTECT parameters are changed Z TgeControl Device on COM2 38400Baud sic Window Info Connect FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFI Disconnect Load Session Save Session Save Session as system controller ge Current ee oo Restore from file Exit WR Fig 28 Using TopControl to save load config and protect parameters The related dialog store or restore is opened from the menu 40 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ TopCon snapshot store x Store values from TopCon device to Gridfile Select scope for storing I Configuration I Protection i System configuration I TC Lin E D Parameters read from device 4 oe Fig 29 Minimum configuration to store the TC LIN settings to a file In the now opening dialog window cf Fig 29 selecting the TC LIN checkbox is sufficient to store all parameters that are related to the TC LIN modules being connected to the TopCon system The evoked file select dialog defines where to store or from where to load the file containing the parameters Loading a set of parameters is done in the same way
37. in the menu Menu window Preferences The required password is kilowatt This mode does not expire and thus is valid until another change of the mode is initiated After restarting the TopCon system and a re connect of TopControl with the TopCon device the additional register cards tab CONFIG and tab PROTECT are at hand Clicking on the button button System Configuration opens up the configuration dialog that allows to uniformly manipulate the configuration of all attached TC LINs cf Fig 18 The button Enable generally activates the use of the TC LIN module with the TopCon device 1 The activation of the Enable checkbox leads to the presentation of the dropdown box 2 that allows to select the current range to be used The following options are available e use local TC LIN settings this leaves the settings of the TC LIN devices connected to this system as they are This setting is needed if not all module should be set uniformly to one single setting e g when using different types of TC LINs in one system 28 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ e use max current range all switches all connected TC LIN devices to the maximum current range e use alternative current range all switches all connected TC LIN devices to the alternative half current range Confirmation of the selection by pressing OK leads to a r
38. ing started gt Sec 3 4 1 p 27 If you follow the information given in these instructions you will save time and possibly avoid unnecessary queries during commissioning Knowledge of these operating instructions is important also because improper usage may cause damage both to the device and to the loads connected to it as well as to other parts of the system The operating voltage of this device also represents a risk of injury or even mortal danger Should despite studying these operating instructions and the instructions for the TopCon power supply used to supply it questions arise please contact your distributor He she will be pleased to help you with answers to your questions You can contact the manufacturer of the device at the following address Regatron AG Kirchstrasse 11 CH 9400 Rorschach Telephone 41 71 846 6744 E mail tc support regatron ch Fax 41 71 84667 77 Internet www regatron com 3 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Note TopCon power supplies are built in devices and have a fixed connection to the electrical supply system Such devices must be correctly mounted and installed in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards by appropriately trained personnel The devices are prepared so that they can be installed wired and interference suppressed in accordance with the applicable regulations with as little effort as possible For this purpose the gene
39. k For further information on the configuration of the TC LIN module ID number in multi unit systems refer to section 3 3 2 on p 26 Steps Objectives Configuring TC P and TC LIN First start or reconfiguration All electrical connections are correctly mounted Configuration of the TopCon TC LIN enable and adjustment of TC LIN Subsequent starts ula oa TC LIN TC P switched on configuration complete Switch on TC P communication running TC P AAP curve loaded in TopCon load AAP curve TC P set the TopCon operational range voltage Voltage ON Vdrop is switched on AAP curve transmitted to TC LIN Voltage output rises to Upreset TC LIN starts up Configuration once Start process repeating Fig 17 Flowchart with objectives of power on process for the TC LIN TC P combination 3 4 2 Hardware wiring cabling Refer to section 3 2 2 1 Electrical installation overview p 21 3 4 3 TC P and TC LIN setting correctly up configuration During manufacturing the TC LIN is prepared for immediate use Only under special circumstances arises the need for reconfiguration In such cases the controlling TopCon power supply device is to be configured in a way that the attached TC LIN is identified and the correct current range 27 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ is selected When ordering a complete TC P TC LIN system fr
40. lock CAN low CAN reference potential cf pin 6 Interlock loop direct connection X1 me X102 pin1 Table 11 Pin assignment for the CAN interface X101 X102 17 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 1 9 Analogue and digital inputs and outputs X105A See Fig 5 6 Note The firmware of the analogue and digital interface X105A has not A N yet been implemented status Nov 2009 Nevertheless the hardware implemented is fully functional The analogue and digital IO connection is a 15 pin D SUB connector female on the rear of the device see Fig 5 p 13 AGND Reference potential for analogue and PWM signals ROO o o SS op outta Io k oo me DEE ap Lem App Analog Out 5 O eforedto AGND App Analog Out 1 O Lrmtegeneng am 1 omededto pint et pot e b m oome o am E EE e Lem _ Reference potential forpin Table 12 Pin assignment analogue digital IO port X105A cf Fig 5 Notes on the signals e Remark on EMC It is assumed that the length of the connections to the analogue I O interface do not exceed the length of 3m This allows to leave out several EMC related tests Further information are available from the manufacturer e Analogue and PWM outputs 1 and 2 On the outputs PWM out and App Analog Out x x 1 2 values measured internally are represented as a pulse width modulated signal and as an analogue voltage respecti
41. minal current 45 A 2 Input Input voltage Table 5 Characteristic data for power input and output extract from data sheet 3 1 4 Control Response times Load regulation Line regulation Resolution A D conversion 14 5 bits 12 bits 2 5 bits oversampling Operating modes AAP current control With value range 0 100 Imax For exact information see data sheet Table 6 Characteristic data for control 14 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 1 5 Protection functions The following monitoring and protection functions are implemented in the TC LIN Overcurrent error Output current Actloutput exceeds the value Maxloutput gt Power stage switches off 3 leads to error state overcurrent error group 2 Default Maxloutput 120 hem or 60 Inom in alternative current range configuration Overvoltage error Output voltage ActUoutput exceeds the value MaxUoutput gt Power stage switches off 3 leads to error state overvoltage error group 3 Default Max Voutput 1 10 Vom Overtemperature error Maximum temperature exceeding at 2 heat sink measuring points and or at 1 PCB measuring point gt leads to error state error group 5 SOA Safe Operating Area Power loss on the power stage MOSFET gt leads to error state error group 2 Supply voltage error The supply voltage for the controller 5V 15V is monitored for excessively high and excessively low
42. n TG LIN after TC P see Sec 3 4 2 p 27 3 Check CAN cable gt Check IDs for the TCLIN individually set This list is not final and will be expanded with further development E g cable break detection is in preparation Table 18 TC LIN error messages and error codes 45 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 4 Various other notes 4 1 Emission of noise gas radiation Noise During the operation of the TC LIN electrical energy is converted into heat This heat is dissipated at the rear of the device by forced cooling The fans operate at varying speeds depending on the power to be dissipated and cause corresponding noise To prevent harm to health hearing protection may need to be worn The characteristic of the fan speed is optimised on delivery however it can be further modified see Section 3 1 6 In addition the voltage Vgrop can be reduced which will result in the need to dissipate less energy in the form of heat Gas The emission of gas is not to be expected and can be ignored Radiation The emission of radiation is not to be expected and can be ignored 4 2 Storage and protection during breaks in usage If the device is not to be used for an extended period e g a few weeks protected intermediate storage is required For this purpose the original packaging should be used All connections to the device are to be disconnected The front and rear are to be p
43. n process for the TopCon TC LIN combination rrrronnrrrrnnnnrrnrnnnnernnnnnennnnn 29 3 4 5 Loading an AAP characteristic into the TopCon power supply s00nns00111n001nn0010nnne 29 3 4 6 Setting the preset Lee 31 3 4 7 Switching on the output Dower ENEE 33 3 4 8 Presentation of current and voltage values ccccseeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseueeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeesaess 33 3 5 Operation advanced aspects annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnn 34 3 5 1 Modification of the TC LIN poarameterg 34 3 5 2 Parameter setting for the TopCon power supply device rrrrrrnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnennnnnnrnnnnn 35 353 Parameter settings for linear post processing unt 36 3 5 4 Notes on setting the controller parameters for the fC UN 37 355 Special controller parameters Solar Array Gimulaton 37 3 5 6 Switching of the used current range 38 3 5 7 Storing Reloading a TC LIN system configuration ccccceeeecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 40 3 6 MANE Ca 41 3 6 1 Maintenance of the hardware 41 3 6 2 Maintenance of the soibware 41 3 6 3 Calibration adjusting the controller oarameters 41 3 6 4 Warnings errors and troubleshooting sn0annnennennnneonnnnnnosrnnnnnnnnnnnnnsrnrnnenennensnnnenne 42 5 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 6 5 Error and warning codes for the TCIIN 44 4 Various OUNCE Le 46 4 1 Emission Of noise
44. n the biggest value of Uoc Or simply Upreset Umaxinv Current preset No need to set this the value is ignored as it is controlled by the values of the AAP curve Power preset This serves as load protection For Solar Array Simulation set this value to the maximum power of the inverter Table 1 Setting preset values at the TopCon power supply 31 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON Explanation of the preset voltage The value for the preset voltage must satisfy the following equation V preset lt V maxiNv where Vmaxinv maximum inverter voltage At the same time it is necessary that the preset voltage of a correct configuration needs to be higher than the maximum voltage of an AAP characteristics Voc V preset S Voc where Voc Maximum voltage of the AAP characteristics voltage at open circuit conditions V preset Vpreset Vrcout Vrcout Area of missing voltage reserve mmm VICOut CEE E i Vee LH Varop Varop a Incorrect Vpreset too low b Correct Voreset Sufficient Fig 21 Illustration to aid with the selection of the preset value The effect of an erroneously set voltage is explained Fig 21 al Vpreset too low the AAP characteristic is distorted in the top part of the range vertical boundary b V reset Correct the controller amplitude reserve dotted blue line is sufficient at every point As the shape of the AAP curve can ch
45. nical properties dimensions 483 Fig 10 Dimensions front h Al V L ed A EW u a ia a AM e EECH e 0 E LES a hel SP Fig 11 Dimensions rear 490 5 lt Distance at least 150mm 38 5 Fig 12 Dimensions side 2011 12 09 20 50 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 2 Commissioning 3 2 1 Installation instructions Mechanical installation transport support The TC LIN linear post processing unit is prepared for installation in a 19 cabinet The supporting surface on which it is placed is to be large enough that the housing does not protrude at the side and is not subjected to point loads The device is not allowed to be subject to heavy vibration or shaking either during transport or during subsequent use Ventilation covering The TC LIN linear post processing unit converts the power loss that occurs in the control elements during control into heat The heat is dissipated to the environment via a heat sink on the rear of the device see Fig 5 The device contains several fans that draw in air at the front of the housing guide it through the main heat sink and discharge it at the rear The heat sink is not allowed to be touched because it can have a temperature of about 70 C Also neither the front nor the rear of the housing is allowed to be covered such that the air circ
46. nnvnrnnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnnnennnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnssnnnnnee 12 3 The TC LIN linear post processing unit anarannnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnennnr 13 3 1 Fence 13 3 1 1 Device layout views of the device rrrnnnnnnnrnnnnnvrnrrnnnnnrvnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnsnrrnnnnnnsnrennnnnnsnsenn 13 3 1 2 Mains connection auxiliary voltage rrrrnnnrrnnnnnrevrnnnrenrnnnnrnnnnnnrennnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnenennnnsne 14 313 Power input and Eed TI 14 3 1 4 EN 14 3 1 5 Protection ffe et Le E 15 3 1 6 Ambient conditions coolmg 15 317 pe imerlace XA TUOU EEE 16 3 1 8 CAN interface X101 X 1 02 are 17 3 1 9 Analogue and digital inputs and outputs LXCT10ObAI 18 3 1 10 Mechanical properties dmensionmg 20 3 2 Belt TE Le Te WEEN 21 3 2 1 Installation instructions 22 00 0c cece cececcececeececeececeecececaeceeaeceeaececeaeceeaeceeaeseeaeseeneaesneaeeneatans 21 3 2 2 Electrical CONNECTIONS wasiecscsiccscssexensseeutaeessansaceseandesesessnenbacennereateasusesaundeebeanethec sreertentenns 21 3 3 TG EIN m ser SIAVE systems Luse ndnts eds 24 ude ke Go ee PEER EN 24 3 3 2 Setting Changing the module IDortbeTCUIN 26 3 4 Operations baSiC NG 27 3 4 1 Getting started Ee ET 27 3 4 2 Hardware wiring cabling cccceecccsesccceeeeeceneeecececeuseeceueceseaeeeseueeeseueessaeeessueeesaneessaes 27 3 4 3 TC P and TG LIN setting correctly up configuration rronrrrrrnnnnrrrnnnnnenrnnnnennnnnnnnn 27 3 4 4 Power o
47. nt of the measured l values for the actual output ActUOutputGain voltage NominalShuntTemperature Offset Adjustment of the 4000 25 C temperature shift for the shunt resistor ShuntTemperatureKoeff Delta Temp in pom K ActlOutput Actual current Adjustment of the actual lue for current voltage ActUOutput Actual voltage re g Table 19 Variable list for adjustment and calibration 48 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b 6 Index AAP characteristic Operation procedure saenseeeen 29 Accuracy alternative current range 38 Block diagram 10 CAN bus with multi device system 25 with TopCon TC LIN combination 22 Characteristic data Goa 10 NE 14 Power interface r rnrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnn 14 Protection function rrrnrennnrrnnr 15 Gommssionimg 21 Ziele ge terre 11 Current Control 11 4 14 21 0 canccastaanceniies E 9 Principle of operation a0snaanna 11 voltage Controller 11 Controller parameterization General notes rrrrarnnnanrnrannnnnnre 36 FEN 36 TOPCon parameters n00nn0anna 34 Cooling EE 15 Current Control range characteristic 9 Current range by direct parameter modification 38 full vs alternative half 10 PAR ML 10 SL ea 0 EE 38 using TopCGontrol 38 EN 20 Reie EE 46 Electrical installation c cccccee 21 0 EE 42 Error codes ei
48. om Regatron the correct settings are provided If necessary the change of the configuration is achieved in the optimal way by using the PC software TopControl In case that the attached TC LIN modules need to be configured independently of each other this can be managed by attaching and configuring the single devices with TopControl Alternatively the changes can be achieved by manual modification of the TC LIN parameter files confer to section 3 5 6 3 Nevertheless the modification by using TopControl is the preferred way EN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST1 ADJUST 2 PARAMETERS 1 0 1 r Filters er Analog inputs bandwidth 100Hz v Current Power Analog outputs bandwidth 100Hz v 100 00 Jti mocuie system connguraton Il r TopCon RI Il System Single device zl 13 00 4 I 8 task Current range use local TC LIN settings use local TC LIN settings 8 use max current range all f use alternative current range all Uk ance i TC LIN Enable Vinn IV d voltage drop mi Vv e Em lave 0 001 y System Configuration Store settings Refrest Error delay 0 14 ms Fig 18 Uniform configuration of one or more TC LIN devices via TopControl software Changing the current range is a change in the system configuration and thus needs access to the register card tab CONFIG Process Activate the Advanced User mode
49. ond 0 mQ B 56 38 816 85 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ence passive r 56 38 817 00 6 Communication 60 CAN bus off 6 56 56 454 40 2 Output Ger 27 TCLIN Overload 6 57 20 883 00 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ence passive 6 57 7 458 95 2 Output oner 27 TCLIN Overload 18 6 57 52 886 45 6 Commurscatior 65 CAN transmi queue overrun 18 6 58 44 996 55 6 Coenmurecation 61 CAN ero passive 18 8 22 PO 50 80 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ero passive 18 8 58 1 144 75 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ence passive 18 39 1 45 711 85 6 Commurscation 61 CAN eme passive 18 Kl 10 13 217 60 6 Coenmurecation 61 CAN ence passive 18 9 10 32 403 10 C Logn C6 TCLIN messing 18 a 1 15 403 10 C Logn CB TCLIN messing 18 3 23 13 253 05 El Commurecation 6A TCLIN does not respond 635 18 39 24 59 957 75 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ence passive 635 18 3 25 40 15295 6 Commurecation 6A TCLIN does not respond 637 18 3 26 8 69965 6 Commurscation 61 CAN ence passive 638 18 11 49 25 777 95 6 Commurscation GAJ TCLIN does not respond 639 18 12 22 17 83975 6 Commurscation GA TCLIN does not respond 640 18 12 44 19 36265 6 Commurscation GA TCLIN does not respond 641 18 12 47 15 40205 CC Login CE TCLIN messing m Store settings Powerup time 18d 12h 47min 13s 0 0ms H Entes E See CSV Export Close Edit YLS settings Fig 32 Display of the error history only possible in TopControl 43 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _
50. ont of device user interface TC LIN cf Fig 4 READY LED ready for operation indication Main switch electrical power supply Table 2 Front of device ERROR LED error indicator error message is output on the TopCon master Ce Fig 5 Rear of device Rear of device TC LIN cf Fig 5 X104 Sense connection and output OUT OUT PE Attention Pay attention to correct polarity Up to 1000V present Not implemented in prototypes Table 3 Rear of device TC LIN Detailed information on the connection of the inputs in conjunction with the TopCon power supply is given in Section 3 2 2 p 21 ff 13 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 3 1 2 Mains connection auxiliary voltage The linear post processing unit requires a dedicated single phase electrical power supply For the connection to the mains an IEC C14 chassis plug is built into the housing see Fig 5 no 7 The connection is made using a commercially available cable with IEC C13 plug to suit the country in which the device is used Input voltage 85 264V AC 1 8 Input power 100 150 Watt see data sheet Table 4 Mains connection auxiliary voltage 3 1 3 Power input and output The following cross sections and types of isolation are to be used to wire the inputs and outputs Input output Min cable cross section load Nominal current 26 A 6mm Nominal current 40 A 10 mm No
51. ossibly irreparable damage to the devices or other items Warning heat Specific warning about heat that if disregarded represents a hazard for the health or a risk of serious injury and that if disregarded could result in possibly irreparable damage to the devices or other items Prohibition Incorrect actions may result in damage to the device Version dependency For this new function or characteristic please ensure you have the correct version of the software or firmware Tip The sections marked with this symbol will help you to work efficiently with the TopCon device In many cases they contain answers to frequently asked questions FAQ Process This pictogram is used to indicate processes that should or must be undertaken in a specific order Mark Mark s in figures that are referred to in the text 7 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 1 3 Abbreviations glossary Application Area Programming Function engine mode in which two non time dependent variables are defined in a relationship e g f V Controller Area Network Here communication bus between TopCon devices such as TC P and TC LIN Digital Analogue Converter DSP Digital Signal Processor Microprocessor with additional interface functionality and expanded command set Typical functions from the signal processing area e g FFT analysis DataSet Ready Signal on the RS232 interface DataTerminal R
52. r post processing unit communication is realised via an internal CAN communication interface During this process a protocol similar to that in a TopCon power supply master slave system is used For the calculation of the maximum data transmission rate of the CAN bus the TC LIN counts as a normal bus sharing unit The TC LIN requires two different classes of information for the implementation of the control e The AAP curve as the primary preset for the control e Controller parameters that affect the dynamic performance of the control The APP curve on which the control is based is sent digitally by the TopCon master power supply to the TC LIN directly after the Voltage On signal is provided and after all changes to the AAP curve The curve is stored temporarily in the TC LIN memory As a consequence it is lost once the device is switched off It can be saved in the flash memory in the TopCon power supply however it can also be loaded into the power supply using the TopControl software and is then sent later from there to the TC LIN The function parameters for the TC LIN linear post processing unit are set with the aid of the TopControl PC software just like the parameters for the supplying TopCon power supplies These parameters are forwarded transparently to the TC LIN All parameters are saved in non volatile memory with the aid of the Store settings button Transparent distribution has not been implemented for all parameters in
53. rally applicable regulations as well as the installation and connection information in these operating instructions are to be taken into account in full As the TC LIN linear post processing unit short TC LIN only operates in conjunction with one or more TopCon DC power supplies the related operating instructions for the power supplies also apply In particular the related safety measures for both the power supplies and also the TC LIN are to be followed 4 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Table of contents 1 General information on the user manual arananannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnne 7 1 1 General safety instructionS rraannnnvernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnennnnnnnnvennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnvennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnen 7 1 2 HINDS USE cats cc cates cect cee cs eefen ses cman see erent ete cineca nes S E E 7 1 3 Abbreviations glossary massene 8 2 Mod 9 2 1 General information annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnuen 9 2 1 1 The TC LIN SER linear post processing unit OVervVlew 9 2 1 2 DOCS ANS EEE EN 10 2 150 Parameterization and system communication ccccccseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeesaaeeeeeeeas 11 2 1 4 Principle of operation control and internal controller structure s sessssensnneseeneennee 11 2 1 5 Limits on the use functionality rrrrnnnrrnnnnnrvrrnn
54. references For this you will need the single day password see also manual for TopCon power supply to be requested from Regatron AG TopCon Support o Read gridfile Tab Parameters gridfile gt load gridfile select and load the gr3 file there The gridfile contains the coded relation between the variables with the internal addresses Please refer to the TopCon support for receiving the necessary gridfile o Set parameters Set the parameter AlternateNominalCurrentEnabled with a value from Table 17 o Write parameters to the TopCon click on Write o Copy new parameters permanently in the device Click on button CopyEEToFlash located under of button Verify only in newest version of TopControl o Switch off device o Switch device on again after approx 20 s and reconnect TopControl with the device menu File Connect o The parameter DeviceNominalCurrentUsed should now indicate the new current range actually used see Fig 27 last row physical presentation unit is Amps Table 17 Parameters necessary for manual range switching 39 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b TopControl Device on COM1 38400Baud TopCon HMI V5 x File Window Info un PARAMETERS Gridfile Name filter Clear Displayed group active name grou type address value note lt ALL gt D ES ActiOutputGain Abgleich SINT16 O0x3FA044 15800 32768 32767 Te ES ActiO
55. rotected against damage The device is to be stored in a dry place with a normal temperature Particular attention is to be paid to ensuring no condensation is formed 4 3 Returning the device The device should only be returned to the manufacturer after prior consultation with the distributor or the manufacturer In this case the user must ensure that the device cannot be damaged during transport In particular the controls and connections on the front and rear are to be protected against transport damage The original packaging should be used 4 4 Disposal If the device is to be disposed of the related national laws and return systems for waste industrial equipment apply In case of doubt contact the manufacturer The device should be returned to the manufacturer in the original packaging the packaging will then also be disposed of 46 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ 5 Appendix 5 1 Overvoltage protection for firmware prior to version v0 18 As long as no voltage controller has been implemented in the firmware of the TC LIN up to version v0 17 it is recommended to use a voltage limiting characteristic together with the PV curve AAP curve vd Fig 33 Principle of the curve based overvoltage protection Overview together with SAS characteristics left exact shape right Rule of thumb for determination of the defining curve points Diamond green OA U Uoc Pen
56. st processing units TC LIN is possible For this to be achieved the involved TopCon modules are interlinked as parallel connected system The common output lines are connected in parallel with all inputs of the TC LIN systems involved Refer to Fig 14 for a visual explanation TopCon TC P master TopCon U e g TC LIN 7 inverter Fig 14 Example power supply post processing unit master slave system with load TopCon TC LIN q SR The communications connection among the components is provided by a CANBus link between all devices hence by repeatingly linking one 24 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ device with another cf As it is a bus architecture the particular link sequence of the devices in this bus structure has no particular effect e g Inverter System CAN ed ee Fig 15 All components of the system are linked by a non public system CANBus The IDs of the different TC LIN modules must differ There are no special requirements how to number the devices except for being unique in the system It is assumed that they are numbered sequentially starting at 0 cf section 3 3 2 for direction how to change the ID The addresses are used to identify the different TC LIN modules and are automatically scanned by the TopCon master device during the power on procedure The ID is as well used to assign configuration parameters to the different TC LIN
57. t is to be manipulated cf Fig 24 Version gt 3 5 6 2 Switching the current range using TopControl software From TopControl version 4 01 60 upwards switching the used current range in all linked TC LIN can be conveniently achieved by using the related TopControl functionality For this the PC has to be connected to the TopCon master device cf Fig 23 3 5 6 3 Switching the current range using direct parameter modification Switching of the current range of the TC LIN per parameter modification see section 3 5 6 2 for ordinary procedure is necessary only in those cases where the different TC LIN modules of a single system should be configured unequally To set the current range manually two parameters must be modified A third parameter then returns the actual current range in use Preparation For this modification TopControl must be switched to the Power User mode This requires to have the single day password Refer to Regatron TopCon support and note the password for later use 38 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Procedure o Connect PC and start TopControl Connect the PC directly to the TC LIN device via the RS 232 interface see notes in Section 3 4 6 p 31 o Change to the user level Power User if not already done if the PARAMETERS tab is not available then you must change to the user level Power User using menu Window menu command P
58. tagon red Ise U Uoc Hexagon yellow Isc Delta U 0V Delta is a small value gt 0 that prevents the pentagon and the hexagon to have an identical current value unclear function definition Example lsc 10 A Isc Delta 10 1A TopControl no device connected EK Ioj x Fie Window Info N CONTROL STATUS FUNCGEN SCOPE CONFIG PROTECT ADJUST1 ADJUST2 PARAMETERS up DEVICE INFO r General setup Function Sequence varslene Import from file m Repeat Function Block s r Trigger mode Gear Pause continuously Voten ss HacdtonepeerBiegkz Export to file Voltage on z IV Voltage Ten Ce 1 times NE ir Load from Flash r Delay between repeats After Function Sequence finished Power Angie to Flash 0 0000 s Voltage off DI ase Function Amplitude 60000 y AAP input filter for Voltage faar DI Offset 0 00 y AAP input scale bo 00 Repeat Base Function continuously 1 times allow mangal scaling Ramp time 2 0 000 Manual scaling Marker 100 F 8000 v 0 0 et bel 2 E E 20 04 A Refresh display Fig 34 Procedure to create the overvoltage protection characteristics 47 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGA TRON 5 2 Calibration voltage and current range measurement Note The d
59. ulation is hindered Direct air circulation from outlet to the inlet shortcut is to be avoided At the front and rear a minimum clearance of 150 mm to the nearest object must be maintained see Fig 12 An overtemperature will result in the shut down of the TC LIN see possible error causes The related data are transmitted to the Topcon master and displayed there as warning or as error 3 2 2 Electrical connections 3 2 2 1 Electrical installation overview The usage of the TC LIN linear post processing unit requires a number of connections between the power supply the TC LIN linear post processing unit a control PC with the TopControl software and the load The following connections must be made explanations on the various connections are given in the following paragraphs e At the TopCon power supply o Connection of the mains supply 3 400 480 V and PE o Attaching the 9 pole plug CANTerm with Interlock to the X101 or X102 Interface o Attaching the 25 pole plug Interlock to the X105 interface e Between TopCon and TC LIN 21 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ o Connection of the load connectors and and PE o TopCon CAN communication cable identical to CAN communication cable for connection between TopCon power supplies e Between TopCon and load o Sense connection 2 core shield connected to PE e Between TC LIN and load o Connection of the loa
60. unning on a PC that is linked to the TopCon device cf Fig 23 The TC LIN linear post processing unit is connected to the power supply via the CAN based communication bus The data intended for the TC LIN device are sent transparently by the power supply to the TC LIN during the save process TopCon TC LIN power supply e linear post processing unit 8 DC output D Controller CAN RS 232 TopControl PC software Fig 23 Configuration for parameterization of the TC LIN linear post processing unit Only in certain cases a direct link between the PC and the TC LIN is necessary configuration as depicted in Fig 24 Thus a firmware update the change of the TC LIN module ID or a change of the current range to be used if not changed uniformly in TopControl for all connected TC LIN devices requires this type of connection The PC with the software TopControl has to be connected to the TC LIN via the RS 232 interface compare with the common connection of the PC drafted in grey TopCon l TopCon TC LIN power supply linear post processing unit DC output TopControl PC software Fig 24 Configuration for direct manipulation of TC LIN variables 34 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ It is to be noted that a communication error will occur if you operate the TC LIN on its own For this reason the devices are always to be operated with a functional CAN connection
61. utputOtfset Abgleich SINT16 Ox3FA048 52 0 32767 ES ActUOutputG ain Abgleich SINT16 Ox3FA042 14500 32768 32767 Allon All off ES ActUOutputOffset Abgleich SINT16 Ox3FA NAA 35 0 32767 12 12 vars E AltemateActIOutputG ain Abgleich SINT16 Ox3FA046 15800 32768 32767 show verify ES AltemateActlOutputO ffset Abgleich SINT16 Ox3FA045 54 0 32767 IT phys values tar bBo in anki Dein oh D AT 8 Se SN Gelee cont read li re TEE EE DevicoNom JUNTE wael ominalCurrentEnabled DeviceNom UINT16 Ox3F405B 0 P g Head EEpromriteConfigR equest EEprom UINT16 Ox3FA8A amp 8 0 DC Og AUT J 2 stwerle g 3 Write BR ActUDutput Istwerte SINT16 Ox3F A041 10 24000 U_Nenn te DeviceNominalCurrentUsed UINT16 Ox3FAD48 2 Verity Insert var Variables gt lt gt Gridfile gt Gridfile M Projekte T opConTC Lin TC_Lin_C Gridfile Prototyp2 0934FC001 gr3 Version 0 07 00 Date 07 05 2009 Header Gridfile Regatron AG Switzerland Device Version 0 07 00 M Gridfile changed SSS Fig 27 Parameter list for manual range switching using parameters 3 5 7 Storing Reloading a TC LIN system configuration A system configuration consists of a set of parameters the belong to the TopCon power supply device as well as to the TC LIN device A function to store and load a user definable system configuration is available from TopControl v4 01 64 upwards The following pictures Fig 28 and Fig 29 depict along t
62. vely The App Analog Out x signals are related to the PWM Out x signals as follows The PWM signal is converted to the related analogue signal via an active 2nd order filter active low pass filter The PWM signal provides approximately 1mV resolution 10 000 steps between 0 and 100 18 50 2011 12 09 TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b GREGATRON _ Active LPF 2nd Order App_Analog_Outx_x Analogue Voltage 0 10V 0 100 Si ak Current 1mA max PWM Voltage 0 5V AGND PWM_Out_x Current 5mA max Fig 7 Schematic diagram App Analog out x and PWM_Out_x e Digital output Dig Out 1a 1b The digital output is electrically isolated from the TC LIN and allows to drive or to pull the load Thus a connection between Dig Out 1a to voltage respectively Dig Out_1b to GND is needed Dig Out 1a Max 40mA 24V max 26V Si electrically isolated from GND IO max 50V Dig Out 1b Fig 8 Schematic diagram Digital Out e Digital input App Dig IN The digital input is electrically isolated from the remaining part of the TG LIN It allows the input of signals for the analysis with special firmware The design allows to control the input by a driven or pulled input signal App Dig IN Max 24V elec isolated Ri 5kO Sch ON 20 26V a OFF lt 2V GND IO Fig 9 Schematic diagram Input circuit Digital IN 19 50 2011 12 09 GREGATRON TC LIN SER Operating Instructions V1 07b 3 1 10 Mecha

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