GE Industrial Solutions EVK011A0B Series (Eighth-Brick) - Manual (Page 6)

GE
Data Sheet
EVK011A0B Series (Eighth-Brick) DC-DC Converter Power Modules
36–60Vdc Input; 12.0Vdc Output; 11A Output Current
May 15, 2013 ©2012 General Electric Company. All rights reserved. Page 6
Test Configurations
TO OSCILLOSCOPE CURRENT PROBE
L
TES T
12μH
BA
T
T
ER
Y
C S 220μF
E.S.R.<0.1 
@ 20°C 100kHz
33-100μF
Vin+
Vin-
NOTE: Measure input reflected ripple current with a simulated
source inductance (L
TEST
) of 12μH. Capacitor C
S
offsets
possible battery impedance. Measure current as shown
above.
Figure 7. Input Reflected Ripple Current Test Setup.
NOTE: All voltage measurements to be taken at the module
terminals, as shown above. If sockets are used then
Kelvin connections are required at the module terminals
to avoid measurement errors due to socket contact
resistance.
V O (+)
V O ( – )
RESISTIVE
LOAD
SCOPE
COPPER STRIP
GROUND PLANE
10uF 1uF
Figure 8. Output Ripple and Noise Test Setup.
Vout+
Vout-
Vin+
Vin-
R
LOAD
R
contact
R
distribution
R contact R distribution R contact
R
contact
R
distribution
R distribution
V IN V O
NOTE: All voltage measurements to be taken at the module
terminals, as shown above. If sockets are used then
Kelvin connections are required at the module terminals
to avoid measurement errors due to socket contact
resistance.
Figure 9. Output Voltage and Efficiency Test Setup.
 =
V
O
. I
O
V
IN
. I
IN
x 100 % Efficiency
Design Considerations
Input Filtering
The power module should be connected to a low
ac-impedance source. Highly inductive source
impedance can affect the stability of the power module.
For the test configuration in Figure 7 a 33-100μF
electrolytic capacitor (ESR<0.1 at 100kHz), mounted
close to the power module helps ensure the stability of
the unit. Consult the factory for further application
guidelines.
Safety Considerations
For safety-agency approval of the system in which the
power module is used, the power module must be
installed in compliance with the spacing and separation
requirements of the end-use safety agency standard,
i.e., UL 60950-1-3, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, and VDE
0805:2001-12 (IEC60950-1).
If the input source is non-SELV (ELV or a hazardous
voltage greater than 60 Vdc and less than or equal to
75Vdc), for the module’s output to be considered as
meeting the requirements for safety extra-low voltage
(SELV), all of the following must be true:
 The input source is to be provided with reinforced
insulation from any other hazardous voltages,
including the ac mains.
 One V
IN
pin and one V
OUT
pin are to be grounded, or
both the input and output pins are to be kept
floating.
 The input pins of the module are not operator
accessible.
 Another SELV reliability test is conducted on the
whole system (combination of supply source and
subject module), as required by the safety
agencies, to verify that under a single fault,
hazardous voltages do not appear at the module’s
output.
Note: Do not ground either of the input pins of the
module without grounding one of the output
pins. This may allow a non-SELV voltage to
appear between the output pins and ground.
The power module has extra-low voltage (ELV) outputs
when all inputs are ELV.
All flammable materials used in the manufacturing of
these modules are rated 94V-0, or tested to the
UL60950 A.2 for reduced thickness.
For input voltages exceeding –60 Vdc but less than or
equal to –75 Vdc, these converters have been evaluated
to the applicable requirements of BASIC INSULATION
between secondary DC MAINS DISTRIBUTION input
(classified as TNV-2 in Europe) and unearthed SELV
outputs.
The input to these units is to be provided with a
maximum 8 A time-delay fuse in the ungrounded lead.