10 pswitch cooled time, 11 pswitch power supply ramp rate, Operation – American Magnetics 4Q1010PS-430 Integrated Power Supply System User Manual

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Rev. 5

Operation

Setup Menu : Load

120 seconds

1

. The value can be set by using either the numeric

keypad per section 3.3 on page 25 or the fine adjust knob

(section 3.4 on page 26). The default is 20 seconds unless preset by

AMI to match a specific superconducting magnet.

During the persistent switch heating period, the Model 430

Programmer ramping functions are disabled. The time delay is

necessary to ensure that the Model 430 will not switch to the higher

gain required for proper magnet operation before the magnet is

actually available in the circuit (not being shunted by the

persistent switch). If magnet operation is not stable after

expiration of the heating period, increase the heated time to allow

more time for the switch to heat. The default value of 20 seconds is

adequate for the majority of wet and dry persistent switches.

3.10.2.10 PSwitch Cooled Time

The PSwitch Cooled Time is the amount of time required for the

persistent switch to cool completely and become fully

superconducting. The time may be set to any value between 5 and

3600 seconds

2

. The value can be set by using either the numeric

keypad per section 3.3 on page 25 or the fine adjust knob

(section 3.4 on page 26). The default is 20 seconds unless preset by

AMI to match a specific superconducting magnet.

During the persistent switch cooling period, the Model 430

Programmer ramping functions are disabled. The default value of

20 seconds is adequate for the majority of wet persistent switches.

Persistent switches on conduction cooled magnets (dry switches)

will require significantly longer cooling times than wet switches.

3.10.2.11 PSwitch Power Supply Ramp Rate

The persistent switch power supply ramp rate is the rate at which

the magnet power supply will automatically be ramped up or down

while an installed persistent switch is in the cooled state. The rate

1. During the heating cycle, a “countdown” will be displayed indicating the number of

seconds remaining in the cycle.

2. During the cooling cycle, a “countdown” will be displayed indicating the number of

seconds remaining in the cycle.

+50.00 A — PSwitch Cooled Time (sec)

+0.50 Vs

20

+50.00 A — PSw P/S Ramp Rate (A/sec)

+0.50 Vs

10

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