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Operating Manual XFR 2800 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply XFR 7.5-300 XFR 12-220 XFR 20-130 XFR 33-85 XFR 40-70 XFR 60-46 XFR 100-28 XFR 150-18 XFR 300-9 XFR 600-4.
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Operating Manual for XFR 2800 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply.
ii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Limited W arranty What does this warranty cover and how long do es it last? This Limited W arranty is pro vided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XFR 2800 W att Serie s DC Power Supply .
Release 2.1 iii Direct returns may be performed accordi ng to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy describ ed in your pr oduct manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
iv Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YO UR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS,.
Release 2.1 v Information WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERA LITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNL ESS SPECIFICALL Y AGREED T O BY IT IN WRI TING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO W ARRANTY AS TO THE ACCU RACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR O THER INFORMA TION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR O THER DOCUMENT A TION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ; AND b.
vi Operating Manual fo r XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply W arn ings and Cautions W arnings and cautions are de fined and fo rmatted in this manual as shown below . Power Supply Safety W ARNING Describes a potential hazard which could result in injury or death, or , a procedure which, if not performed correctly , could result in injury or death.
Release 2.1 vii About This Manual This Operating Manual contains user information for the XFR Series of variable DC output power supp lies, available in several voltage mode ls at 2800 W atts.
About This Manu al viii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Power Supply Safety Markings Alternating C urrent Off (Supply) Earth (Ground) T ermin al Caution (Hot Surface) Protective Conductor T erminal Caution (Check manual for additional info rmation.
Release 2.1 ix Content s About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Connecting Single Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting Multiple Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 2.1 xi List of Figures Figure 1.1 Power Supply Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 1.2 Power Supply Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 1.
List of Figures xii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply.
Release 2.1 xiii List of Tables Table 1.1 Available Voltage and Current Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Table 1.2 Rear Panel SW1 Switch Assignment s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Table 1.3 Rear Panel J2 Connector Terminals and Fu nctions .
List of T ables xiv Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply.
Release 2.1 15 Section 1. Features and S pecifications Description This series of power supplies provides low noise, precisely regulated, variable DC output at 2800 watts of output p ower . Over voltage protection (OVP) and thermal shutdown are standard.
Features and Specifications Features and Options 16 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply • Front panel push-butto n control of output stan dby mode and preview of voltage, current, or over voltage protectio n setpo ints.
Features and Specifications Front Panel Controls Release 2.1 17 Front Panel Controls See Figure 1.1 to review the controls, LEDs, and meters located on the power supply’ s front pane l. Check the following sections for additional descrip tions of front panel controls and fun ctions.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch 18 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Rear Panel Connectors and Switch Use the rear panel SW1 Programming, Monit oring, and.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch Release 2.1 19 Figure 1.2 Power Supply Rear Panel (Low voltage (7.5 V to 100 V) model shown.) Blank Subplat e (Replaced if di gital programming interfac e insta lled.) SW1 Switch (See pa ge 20 for more informati on.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch 20 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Rear Panel SW1 Switch The SW1 Programming, Monito ring, and Shutdown Select switch is an 8-position piano DIP switch located on the power supply’ s rear panel.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch Release 2.1 21 T a ble 1.2 Rear Panel SW1 Switch Assignment s Resetting the Swit ches Before making any chang es to the switch settings, disable the power supply output by pus h ing the front panel ST ANDBY switch to its IN position.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch 22 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Rear Panel J2 Connector The J2 Programming and Mo nitoring connector is a 15-terminal wire clamp connector located on the power supply’ s rear panel.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch Release 2.1 23 T a ble 1.3 Rear Panel J2 Connector T erminals and Functions Connector Reference Name Function J2-1 VRMT Remote Output V oltage Programming Select Selects remote output volt age programming when jumpered to pin 3.
Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors and Switch 24 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Making J2 Connections Make connections to the J2 connector using its screw-type wire clamps. Be fore making any connections, turn the power su pply OFF and wait until the front panel displays have go ne out.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 25 Specifications Electrical Specifications These specifications are warranted over a temperature range of 0 °C to 50 °C. Nominal ambient temperature assumed is 25 °C. Nominal line voltage is 208 V ac, 60 Hz.
Features and Specifications Specifications 26 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Ta b l e 1 . 4 S pecification s for 7.5 V to 40 V Models Models 7.5-300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Output Ratings: Output V oltage 1 Output Current 2 Output Power 0-7.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 27 1. Minimum outp ut volt age is < 0.15% of rated volt age at zero o utput sett ing. 2. Minimum outpu t current is <0.5 % of rated current at zero output setting when me asured at minimum 10 % of full power load.
Features and Specifications Specifications 28 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Ta b l e 1 . 5 S pecifications for 60 V to 600 V Models Models 60-46 100-28 150-18 300-9 600-4 Output R.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 29 1. Minimum outp ut volt age is < 0.15% of rated volt age at zero o utput sett ing. 2. Minimum output curre nt is <0.5% of rated current at zero output setting when measured at minimum 10% of full power load.
Features and Specifications Specifications 30 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Additional Specifications Input Conditions Figure 1.5 T ypical Input Current Char acteristics (Based on 100 V , 28 A model.) Rise T ime (No Loa d, Full Load): 1 7.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 31 Additional Features Remote Programming and Monitoring Switching Frequency nominal 31 kHz (62 kHz output ripple). Output Hold-up Time Greater than 10 ms with interruption of AC line, for nominal AC input and full load.
Features and Specifications Specifications 32 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Environment al S pecific ations Operating T emperature Range 0 °C to 50 °C.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 33 Mechanical Specifications Front Panel V and I Control 10 -turn voltage and current po tentiometers Front Panel V oltage Control Resolution 0.02% of maximum volt age Front Panel V oltage and Current Meters 3.
Features and Specifications Specifications 34 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Figure 1.6 Dimensional Drawings (Dimensions given ar e nominal.
Release 2.1 35 Section 2. Inst allation Introduction This section provides recomm endations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the power supply . Basic Setup Procedure See T able 2.1 for a summary of the basic set up procedure and an overall view of the subsections in Section 2.
Inst allation Inspection, Cle aning, and Packaging 36 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging Initial Inspection When you first re ceive your unit: 1. Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks, and for broken switches , connectors, and displays.
Inst allation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer Release 2.1 37 Returning Power Suppli es to the Manufacturer Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product di rectly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship T o” address.
Inst allation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer 38 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Packaging for Shipping or Storage Follow these instructions to prepare the unit for shipping or storage.
Inst allation Location, Mounting, and V entilation Release 2.1 39 Location, Mounting, and V entilation Use the power supply in rack-mounted or benchtop applications. Rack Mounting The power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19 in. (483 mm) equipment rack.
Inst allation AC Input Power 40 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply AC Input Power AC Input Connector and V olt age Selection The AC input connector is a 3-terminal wi re clamp located on the power supply’ s rear panel. See Figure 2.2 AC Input Cover and S train Relief.
Inst allation AC Input Power Release 2.1 41 Cord The AC inpu t cord we reco mmend is specified in T able 2 .3, “AC W ire Specification”. Add a non-lock ing plug suitable for use in the country in which you are operating. If you require a special cord, call us.
Inst allation AC Input Power 42 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Figure 2.2 AC Input Cover and S train Relief Screw-on Locknut S tripped Wire Installed in S train Relief Connector T .
Inst allation Functional T ests Release 2.1 43 Functional T ests These functional test pro cedures include power -on and front panel function checks as well as voltage and current mode operation checks. Refer to front and rear panel diagrams in “Front Panel Controls” on page 17 and “Rear Panel Conn ectors and Switch” on page 18.
Inst allation Functional T ests 44 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Current Mode Operation Check 1. Ensure the front panel AC power switch is set to OFF . 2. T urn the voltage and current controls on the front panel fu lly counter-clockwise.
Inst allation Load Connection Release 2.1 45 Load Connection This section provides recomm endations for load wires an d how to connect them for both single and multiple load configurations.
Inst allation Load Connection 46 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Load Wiring Length for Oper ation with Sense Lines For applications using remote sensing, you must limit the voltage drop across each load wire. Figure 2.3 shows some m aximum allo wable wire lengths for a given load current and wire size.
Inst allation Load Connection Release 2.1 47 Output Cover The power supply comes with a bus bar cover and strain relief. See Figure 2.4. This cover is also installe d on models fitted with the high voltage output connector . T o detach the 2-part cover: 1.
Inst allation Load Connection 48 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply 7.5 V to 100 V Models The 7.5 V to 100 V models ar e equipped with output bus bars. T o make a typical load conn ection to a 7.5 V , 300 A power supply: 1. Strip the ends of the wires.
Inst allation Load Connection Release 2.1 49 150 V to 600 V Models The 150 V to 60 0 V models have a 4-terminal, wire clamp output connector . See Figure 2.6 for a labelled drawing of the wire clamp connecto r . T o prepare and connect the load wiring: 1.
Inst allation Load Connection 50 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Inductive Loads T o prevent dama ge to the power supply from inductive kickback, connect a diode across the output.
Inst allation Load Connection Release 2.1 51 Connecting Multiple Loads Proper connection of distribu ted loads is an important as pect of power supply use. T wo common methods of connection are the parallel power distribu tion method and the radial power distribution method .
Inst allation Load Connection 52 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Figure 2.10 Multiple Loads wit h Remote Sensing.
Inst allation Local and Remote Sensing Release 2.1 53 Local and Remote Sensing Use connections at the rear panel J1 0 se nse connector to configure the power supply for local or remote sensing of output vo ltage. See Figu re 2.1 1 for a drawing of the sense connector .
Inst allation Local and Remote Sensing 54 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply . Figure 2.1 1 J10 Sense Conn ector (Shown with l ocal sense jumpers co nnected.) T a ble 2.5 Rear Panel J10 Sense Connector T erminals and Functions T erminal Name Function J10-1 Return Sense (–SNS) Remote negative sense connection.
Inst allation Local and Remote Sensing Release 2.1 55 Using Remote Sensing Use remote sensing during voltage mode oper ation to shift the power supp ly’ s regulation point from its default position .
Inst allation Local and Remote Sensing 56 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply 4. T o prevent ground loo ps, ground the sens e line shield, at one point only , to the power supply’ s return output connection at the load, to the power supply’ s return output at its negative output terminal , or to the power supply’ s chassis.
Release 2.1 57 Section 3. Local Operation Introduction Once you have installed the p ower supply and have con nected both the AC input power and the load as covered i n Section 2. Installation, the po wer supply is ready to operate in local control mode (that is, operation at the unit’ s front panel).
Local Operation Standard Operation 58 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Figure 3.1 Operating Modes Const ant V oltage Mode Operation The power supply will operate in constant voltage .
Local Operation Standard Operation Release 2.1 59 Shipped Configuration (Local Control Mode) The factory ships units already configured for local control (front panel) operation. See T able 3.1 for a summary of this configuration. See Figure 1.1 and Fig ure for front and rear panel diagrams.
Local Operation Standard Operation 60 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Setting Output V oltage and Current Limit Install the power supply and connect the load as de scribed in Section 2.
Local Operation Using Over V oltage Protection (OVP) Release 2.1 61 Using Over V olt age Protection (OVP) The OVP circuit protects the load in the event of a remote programming error , an incorrect voltag e control adjustment , or a power supply failure.
Local Operation Using Over V oltage Protection (OVP) 62 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Resetting the OVP Circuit T o re set the OVP circuit after it activates: 1. Reduce the power supply’ s output volta ge setting to below the OVP set point.
Local Operation Using the Shutdown Function Release 2.1 63 Using the Shut down Function Use the Shutdown function to disable or enab le the supply’ s output so that you can make adjustments to either the load or th e power supply without shutting of f the power supply .
Local Operation Using the Shutdown Function 64 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply T a ble 3.2 Switch Settings for Sh utdown Circuit Logic Notes: 1. If switch SW1-7 is ON but there is no si gnal applied, the S/D LED turns on and the power supply will not provide an ou tput until the HIGH signal level is applied.
Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release 2.1 65 Using Multiple Supplies Y ou can operate power suppli es of the SAME MODEL with outputs in series or in parallel to obtain increased load voltage or increased current. Split supply operation gives you two positive outputs or a positive and a negative output.
Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies 66 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply sum of the maximum voltages of each supply (add voltmeter readings, to a maximum of 600 V). The maximum allo wable current for a series string of power supplies is the output current o f a single supply in t he string.
Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release 2.1 67 Sensing for Parallel Operation Use default local sensing to enhance powe r sharing between units, as the impedance of the load lines will tend to correct for current imbalance.
Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies 68 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply T w o Positive V olt ages T o obtain two positive volta ges, connect the negative output terminals of both supplies together in a common connection. The positive output terminals will provide the required voltages with respect to the common connection.
Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release 2.1 69 Figure 3.5 S plit Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies (Positive-negative Supply) (Local sense lines shown are default J10 connections.
Local Operation Over T emperature Protection (OTP) 70 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Over T emperature Protection (OTP) The OTP function allows you to select how the power supply reco vers from an over temperature shutdown using the rear p anel switch SW1-8.
Local Operation User Diagnostics Release 2.1 71 User Diagnostics If your power su pply is not performin g as described in this operatin g manual, run through the procedures and checks in th is section before calling your service technician. These procedures are confined to operator-level functions only and do not require cover-off servicing.
Local Operation User Diagnostics 72 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Ta b l e 3 . 4 User Diagnostics Symptom Check Further Checks and Corrections No output and the display is blank. Is input voltage within specified range? Connect to appropriate voltage source.
Release 2.1 73 Section 4. Remote Operation Introduction The rear panel switches and connector on th e power supply allow you to program the supply with an analog devic e or to output readback signals.
Remote Operation Remote Analog Programming of Output V oltage and Current Limit 74 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Remote Analog Programming of Ou tput V oltage and Current Limit Re.
Remote Operation Remote Analog Programming of Output V oltage and Current Limit Release 2.1 75 4. Connect the pro gramming source(s) to the mating J2 connector as shown in Figure 4.1, observing the correct polarity for voltage sources. Ensure that the mating connecto r is plugged securely in to the rear panel connector .
Remote Operation Remote Analog Programming of Output V oltage and Current Limit 76 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Ta b l e 4 . 2 Power Supply Settings for Diffe rent Programming So.
Remote Operation Remote Analog Programming of Output V oltage and Current Limit Release 2.1 77 Figure 4.1 Connecting Program ming Sources to J2 Connecto r.
Remote Operation Remote Monitoring of Output V oltage and Cu rrent 78 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Remote Monitoring of Output V olt age and Current Readback Signals The J2 connecto r on the rear panel provid es access to calibrated readback signals for remote monitoring of the ou tput voltage and current.
Release 2.1 79 Section 5. Calibration Introduction Adjustments to programming and readback accuracy for the power supply are made using cover-of f procedures which must be performed by a service technician. Calibration Setup Service Environment and Precautions • Follow established antistatic procedures.
Calibration Calibration Setup 80 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Accessing Calibration Potentiome ters Y ou will need to remove the power supply ’ s cover to access the programming and readback calibration potentiometers wh ich are located on the A2 PCB.
Calibration Calibration Setup Release 2.1 81 Removing Option Card If there is a GPIB or RS-232 option card (PCB) installed inside the power supply , you will have to remove it to access the calibration potentiometers. T ool Required: Phillips #2 screwdriver 1.
Calibration Calibrating for Programming Accurac y 82 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Calibrating for Programming Accuracy The factory calibrates the offset and rang e of the voltage and current programming circuits to within 1% for the default 0- 10 Vdc progra mming signals.
Calibration Calibrating for Programming Accuracy Release 2.1 83 Current Limit Programming Circuit Calibration 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF . Disc onnect any load. 2. Connect the program source between J2 connector terminals 8 (output current limit programming input) and 7 (c urrent program signal return).
Calibration Calibrating for Readback A ccuracy 84 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply Calibrating for Readback Accuracy The factory ca librates the o ffs et and range of the output voltage and current monitor circuits to within 1% for the default 0- 10 Vdc scales.
Calibration Calibrating for Readback Accuracy Release 2.1 85 Output Current Monitor Circuit Calibration 1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF . Disc onnect any load. 2. Set SW1 switch 6 OPEN to select 0-5 V output current monitor range, CLOSED for 0-10 V .
Calibration Calibrating for Readback A ccuracy 86 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply.
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