Design considerations, Safety considerations – GE Industrial Solutions QRW010-025-035-040 Series User Manual

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Data Sheet

August 24, 2010

36 Vdc - 75 Vdc Input, 1.0 to 12 Vdc Output; 10 A to 40 A

QRW010/025/035/040 Series Power Modules; dc-dc Converters

Test Configurations

Note:Measure input reflected-ripple current with a simulated

source inductance (LTEST) of 12 µH. Capacitor CS off-

sets possible battery impedance. Measure current as

shown above.

Figure 49. Input Reflected-Ripple Test Setup.

Note:Use a 1.0 µF ceramic capacitor and a 10 µF aluminum

or

tantalum capacitor. Scope measurement should be

made using a BNC socket. Position the load between

51 mm and 76 mm (2 in. and 3 in.) from the module.

Figure 50. Peak-to-Peak Output Noise Measurement Test

Setup.

Note:All measurements are taken at the module terminals.

When socketing, place Kelvin connections at module

terminals to avoid measurement errors due to socket

contact resistance.

Figure 51. Output Voltage and Efficiency Measurement.

Design Considerations

Input Source Impedance

The power module should be connected to a low

ac-impedance input source. Highly inductive source imped-

ances can affect the stability of the power

module. For the test configuration in 49,

a 33 µF electrolytic capacitor (ESR < 0.7 W at 100 kHz)

mounted close to the power module helps ensure

stability of the unit. For other highly inductive source imped-

ances, consult the factory for further application guidelines.

Output Capacitance

High output current transient rate of change (high di/dt) loads

may require high values of output capacitance to supply the

instantaneous energy requirement to the load. Tp minimize

the output voltage transient drop

during this transient, low E.S.R. (equivalent series resistance)

capacitors may be required, since a high E.S.R. will produce

a correspondingly higher voltage drop during the current tran-

sient.
Output capacitance and load impedance interact with the

power module’s output voltage regulation control system and

may produce an ’unstable’ output condition for the required

values of capacitance and E.S.R.. Minimum and maximum

values of output capacitance and of the capacitor’s associ-

ated E.S.R. may be dictated, depending on the module’s con-

trol system.
The process of determining the acceptable values

of capacitance and E.S.R. is complex and is

load-dependant. Lineage provides Web-based tools to assist

the power module end-user in appraising and adjusting the

effect of various load conditions and output capacitances

on specific power modules for various load conditions.

Safety Considerations

For safety-agency approval of the system in which the power

module is used, the power module must be installed in com-

pliance with the spacing and separation requirements of the

end-use safety agency standard, i.e., UL60950, CSA C22.2

No. 60950-00, and VDE 0805:2001-12 (IEC60950, 3rd Ed).
These converters have been evaluated to the spacing

requirements for Basic Insulation, per the above safety stan-

dards and 1500 Vdc is applied from VI to VO to 100% of out-

going production.
For end products connected to –48 Vdc, or –60 Vdc nomianl

DC MAINS (i.e. central office dc battery plant), no further fault

testing is required.
Note:–60 V dc nominal bettery plants are not available in the

U.S. or Canada.

For all input voltages, other than DC MAINS, where the input

voltage is less than 60 Vdc, if the input meets all of the

requirements for SELV, then:

V

I

(+)

V

I

(–)

CURRENT

PROBE

TO

OSCILLOSCOPE

L

TEST

12 μH

BATTERY

C

S

220 μF

ESR < 0.1 Ω

@ 20 ºC 100 kHz

COPPER STRIPS

1.0 μF

10 μF SCOPE

V

O

(+)

RESISTIVE

V

O

(-)

LOAD

CONTACT AND

SUPPLY

I

I

CONTACT

V

I

(+)

V

I

(–)

V

O

(+)

DISTRIBUTION LOSSES

RESISTANCE

I

O

LOAD

V

O

(–)

SENSE(–)

SENSE(+)

η

V

O

(+)

V

O

(-)

[

]

I

O

V

I

(+)

V

I

(-)

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]

I

I

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