American Magnetics 4Q1010PS-430 Integrated Power Supply System - Manual (Page 19)

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1 Introduction
1.1 Model 4Q1010PS-430 Integrated Power Supply System Fea-
tures
The Model 4Q1010PS-430 High-Resolution Power Supply System is a
sophisticated digitally-controlled power supply which allows an operator to
manage a superconducting magnet system with unprecedented accuracy
and ease of use. Integral components of the system include a Model 430
Programmer and Kepco BOP-series power supply (also referred to in this
manual as “Model 4Q1010PS”). The AMI Model 4Q1010PS-430 Power
Supply System provides for a degree of flexibility and accuracy previously
unavailable in an economical commercial product.
1.1.1 Digitally-Controlled
The Power Supply System is controlled by a microcomputer-based control-
ler which controls all analog data conversion, display/keypad functions,
communications I/O, generation of analog programming signals for the
external power supply, and control law computations. The Power Supply
System incorporates digital signal processing (DSP) functions that provide
for accurate control, low drift, and flexibility of use.
1.1.2 Superior Resolution and Stability
The Model 430 Power Supply Programmer incorporates high-resolution
converters to translate signals between the analog and digital domains.
Precision instrumentation techniques and potentiometer-free designs are
employed throughout the Model 430 Programmer to ensure accurate sig-
nal translation for a wide range of conditions. The magnet current is sam-
pled at 24-bit resolution in hardware and is software-programmable to 15-
digits resolution. All pause and hold functions are performed in the digital
domain which provides for excellent stability and drift of the programmed
magnetic field.
1.1.3 Intuitive Human-Interface Design
The Power Supply System was designed to simplify the interface where
possible. All functions were analyzed and subsequently programmed so
that the most commonly used functions are addressed with the least
number of keystrokes. The menus are also presented in a logical fashion so
that the operation of the Power Supply System is intuitive to the user.
The provision of a velocity-sensitive rotary encoder on the front panel also
allows the operator to fine-adjust many of the operating parameters of the
magnet system.