Document Outline

• Limited Warranty
  • What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?
  • What will Xantrex do?
  • How do you get service?
  • What does this warranty not cover?
• Disclaimer
• Exclusions
• Information
• WARNING: Limitations on Use
• Information About Your Power Supply
• Release
• Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  • Note
• Power Supply Safety
• About This Manual
• Who Should Use This Manual
• Navigation
• Sections
  • Section1 About the XPR Power Supply
  • Section2 Installation
  • Section3 Operation
  • Section4 Remote Operation
  • AppendixA Specifications and Characteristics
• Revisions
  • Contents
    • Section 1. About The XPR Power Supply
    • Section 2. Installation
    • Section 3. Operation
    • Section 4. Remote Operation
    • AppendixA. Specifications and Characteristics
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures
• Section 1. About The XPR Power Supply
  • Overview
    • Features and Options
  • Front Panel
    • Figure 1.1 Front Panel
    • 1. Rack mount brackets
    • 2. Handles
    • 3. On/Off switch
    • 4. Air intake vents
    • 5. Front panel display. See Figure1.2, on page 19 for details.
    • 6. Voltage knob: Turn knob to increase or decrease output voltage.
    • 7. Current knob: Turn knob to increase or decrease output current limit.
    • 8. OUT ON/OFF button: Toggle between Output ON and Output OFF.
    • 9. LCL/RMT button: Toggle between local mode and remote mode.
    • 10. SET POINT button: View and set operating setpoints for output voltage and current (Local Mode...
    • 11. OVP button: View and set Over Voltage Protection setpoint with OVP Adjust Potentiometer.
    • 12. OVP SET: Front panel screw, Over Voltage Protection Adjust Potentiometer.
  • Status Annunciators
    • Figure 1.2 Front Panel Display, Status Annunciators
    • 1. AC: The AC input is out of range and has caused the output of the supply to be shut down (red)
    • 2. OTP: The internal Over Temperature Protection threshold has been exceeded, disabling the suppl...
    • 3. INT: The external shutdown line has been asserted, disabling the output of the supply (green)
    • 4. OVP: The output Over Voltage Protection threshold have been exceeded, latching the supply outp...
    • 5. SNS: The remote sense line protection circuit has been activated, latching the supply output o...
    • 6. ON: The supply output is enabled (green)
    • 7. OFF: The supply output has been disabled (green)
    • 8. LCL: The supply is in Local control mode (green)
    • 9. RMT: The supply is in Remote program mode (green)
    • 10. CV: The supply is operating in Constant Voltage mode (green)
    • 11. CC: The supply is operating in Constant Current mode (green)
  • Rear Panel Connectors and Switch
    • Figure 1.3 Rear panel
    • 1. Fan Exhaust Vents: Do Not Obstruct.
    • 2. Remote Sensing Ports: From the rear panel point of view, left is negative; right is positive.
    • 3. DC Output: Bus bars are shown. Terminal blocks are used for higher voltages (150Vdc and higher).
    • 4. Programming, Monitoring and User Line Connector (J1).
    • 5. Programming, Monitoring and Shutdown Select Switch (S1).
    • 6. Protective Conductor Ground Screw.
    • 7. Ac Input.
    • 8. Chassis ground stud.
    • Rear Panel S1 Switch
      • Figure 1.4 Programming and Monitoring S1 Switch
      • (Switch is shown in factory default configuration.)
        • Resetting the Switches
    • Rear Panel J1 Connector
      • Figure 1.5 Programming and Monitoring J1 Connector
• Section 2. Installation
  • Overview
  • Basic Setup Procedure
  • Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging
    • Initial Inspection
      • 1. Ensure that the box contains the power supply, the operating manual, the AC input cover and st...
      • 2. Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks as well as broken switches, connectors, or displays.
    • Maintenance
  • Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer
    • Return Material Authorization Policy
      • 1. Package the unit safely following the procedures on page 28, preferably using the original box...
      • 2. Include the following:
    • Packaging for Shipping or Storage
      • 1. When returning the unit or sending it to the service center, attach a tag to the unit stating ...
      • 2. For storage and shipping, repack the power supply in its original container. If the original c...
      • 3. Label the box as shown below in Figure2.1.
      • 4. If shipping, mark the service center address and your return address on the carton.
      • 5. If storing, stack no more than 5 boxes high. Check the storage temperature range and storage a...
        • Figure 2.1 Shipping or Storage Carton Label
  • Location, Mounting, and Ventilation
    • Rack Mounting
      • 1. Open the box containing the unit. See Figure2.2.
      • 2. With the help of at least one other person, lift the unit out of its package and slide it into...
      • 3. While your assistant(s) holds the unit steady, fasten it to the rack by inserting bolts throug...
      • 4. The front panel mounting brackets are designed to prevent the unit from sliding out of the rac...
        • Figure 2.2 Unpacking the Power Supply
        • Figure 2.3 Mounting the Power Supply in the Rack With Support Rails
    • Ventilation
  • AC Input Power
    • AC Input Connector
      • Figure 2.4 AC Input Connector
    • AC Input Wire
    • AC Wire Input Connection
      • 1. Ensure that the AC input cord is de-energized, and that the power switch on the front of the p...
      • 2. Strip approximately 4in. (10cm) from the jacket of the AC wire. Strip 0.55in. (14mm) at th...
      • 3. Undo the 2 screws for the AC wiring strain relief/cover on the rear panel. Remove the cover.
      • 4. Undo the strain relief screws. Insert the AC input cable through the strain relief until the o...
      • 5. Insert the ground wire (green) 0.55in. (14mm) into the left-most terminal location, and tigh...
      • 6. Route the AC wires to the input terminal block by connecting the red, black, and white wires t...
      • 7. Reinstall the AC input strain relief/cover, routing wires inside the cover to prevent pinching.
      • 8. Connect the free end of the cable to the AC source, checking that the voltage is within the ap...
      • 9. Energize the AC input.
        • Figure 2.5 Attaching the AC Input Wires
  • Basic Tests
    • Equipment Required
    • Power ON Check
      • 1. Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF.
      • 2. Connect the unit to an AC outlet.
      • 3. Turn the front panel AC power switch to ON.
    • Voltage Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure the voltage and current controls on the front panel are turned fully counter-clockwise.
      • 2. Connect a DVM to the output terminals on the rear panel, observing correct polarity.
      • 3. Turn the current control a 1/2turn clockwise. Slowly turn the voltage control clockwise and o...
      • 4. Compare the DVM reading with the front panel voltmeter reading to verify the accuracy of the i...
      • 5. Press OUT ON/OFF button to turn the DC output OFF.
      • 6. Turn the front panel AC power switch to OFF.
    • Current Mode Operation Check
      • 1. Ensure that the front panel power switch is set to OFF.
      • 2. Turn the voltage and current controls on the front panel fully counterclockwise.
      • 3. Connect the DC shunt across the output terminals on the rear panel.
      • 4. Connect the DVM across the DC shunt.
      • 5. Turn the AC power switch to ON.
      • 6. Turn the voltage control one (1) or two (2) turns clockwise.
      • 7. Turn the current control slowly clockwise.
      • 8. Compare the DVM reading with the front panel ammeter reading using I=V/R where I is the curren...
      • 9. Press OUT ON/OFF button to turn the DC output OFF.
      • 10. Turn the front panel power switch to OFF.
      • 11. Disconnect the DVM and the shunt.
    • Front Panel Function Checks
      • 1. Turn the front panel power switch to ON.
      • 2. Set voltage and current controls fully clockwise. Push the OUT ON/OFF switch to its IN positio...
      • 3. Press the OUT ON/OFF switch to its IN position.
      • 4. Press the OVP CHECK switch and check that the voltmeter displays approximately the modelrated...
      • 5. Turn the OVP SET potentiometer counter-clockwise and check that the voltmeter reading decrease...
      • 6. Press the OUT ON/OFF switch to its OUT position.
      • 7. Press the SET POINT switch and check that the voltmeter and ammeter display approximately the ...
      • 8. Turn the front panel power switch to OFF.
  • Load Wiring
    • Current Carrying Capacity
    • Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines
    • Noise and Impedance Effects
  • Load Connections
    • Wire Size
    • Isolation
    • Single Load
      • 1. Ensure that the power supply is powered OFF.
      • 2. Place a 5/16in. (M8) bolt in the connecting hole of the negative bus bar, and fasten the nega...
      • 3. Using a wrench, turn the bolt until it is secure at approximately 25 foot-pounds (34Nm).
      • 4. Fasten the positive wire or bus bar to the positive bus, using a bolt, flatwasher, lockwasher,...
      • 5. Tighten the bolt to approximately 25 foot-pounds (34Nm).
      • 6. Ensure that the positive and negative wires are arranged so bare wires do not come into contac...
    • Multiple Loads
      • Figure 2.6 Fastening the Output Wires
    • Output Strain Relief/Cover
      • Figure 2.7 Output Bus Bar Cover
      • Figure 2.8 Output Cover with Strain Relief
  • Remote Sensing
• Section 3. Operation
  • Overview
    • Powering ON the Power Supply
      • 1. Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF.
      • 2. Connect the unit to an AC source.
      • 3. Turn on the front panel AC power switch.
  • Power Supply Operating States
    • Power-On
    • Output Shutdown
    • Soft Start
    • Normal Operation
  • Power Supply Regulation Modes
    • Constant Voltage (CV)
    • Constant Current (CC)
    • Automatic Mode Crossover
  • Remote Control Modes
  • Front Panel Controls
    • Function Buttons
      • 1. SET POINT VOLTAGE: Lets you pre-set a setpoint before the output is enabled. To pre-set a volt...
      • 2. SET POINT CURRENT: Lets you pre-set a setpoint before enabling it. To pre-set a current setpoi...
      • 3. OUT ON/OFF: This is a latch ON/OFF button that enables (OUT position) and disables (ON positio...
      • 4. LCL/RMT: This button lets you toggle between local and remote control. If the RMT annunciator ...
      • 5. OVP: Lets you pre-set an OVP setpoint before output is enabled. To pre-set Over Voltage Protec...
  • Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
    • Note
    • Front Panel OVP Operation
      • 1. Disconnect any loads. Turn the power supply ON.
      • 2. Adjust the power supply output voltage to any voltage lower than the desired trip level.
      • 3. Press the front panel OUT ON/OFF (output shutdown) switch to its IN position. The OFF LED turn...
      • 4. Press the OVP switch to see the OVP set point on the voltmeter display.
      • 5. Holding down the OVP switch, turn the OVP SET potentiometer until the desired set point is rea...
      • 6. Press the OUT ON/OFF switch to its OUT position. The ON LED turns on.
    • Resetting the OVP Circuit
      • 1. Reduce the power supply’s output voltage setting to below the OVP set point.
      • 2. Press the OUT ON/OFF switch IN. The OFF LED on the front panel turns on. The OVP LED turns off.
      • 3. Press the OUT ON/OFF switch again to return power to the load and resume normal operation.
      • 1. Reduce the power supply’s output voltage setting to below the OVP set point.
      • 2. Turn the power supply OFF using the AC power switch, wait until the front panel displays go ou...
  • Using the Shutdown Function (Output ON/OFF)
    • Controlling Output ON/OFF via Front Panel
    • Controlling the Interlock Function via the J1 Connector
      • 1. Turn OFF the power supply.
      • 2. Connect the signal source to J1 connector terminal12 (Interlock Input/positive) and terminal...
      • 3. Set switch S17 to select the desired circuit logic as set out in Table3.1.
      • 4. Turn on the power supply. The power supply will operate as described in the Supply Output colu...
        • Note
  • Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • User Diagnostics
    • Emergency Shutdown
      • 1. Shut the power supply OFF immediately.
      • 2. Disconnect the power supply from the load.
    • Unusual or Erratic Operation
      • 1. Shut the power supply OFF immediately.
      • 2. Disconnect the power supply from the load.
      • 3. Test the power supply with no load, running the tests in “Basic Tests” on page 35.
      • 4. If the tests show that the power supply is functioning normally, check all load, programming, ...
      • 5. Check the AC input for correct voltage and frequency.
    • Troubleshooting for Operators
      • Abbreviated References Used in Table
  • Alarms
• Section 4. Remote Operation
  • Introduction
    • Isolated Programming
  • Making Connections for Remote Control
    • Figure 4.1 Location of J1 and S1
    • Remote Shutdown Using a Contact Closure
  • Remote Analog Programming of Output Voltage andCurrentLimit
    • Remote Programming Options
  • Select Remote Control Function
    • Remote Analog Programming Procedure
      • 1. Turn the power supply OFF.
      • 2. Set switches S11, S12, S13, and S14 according to the programming sources that you are usin...
      • 3. Connect the programming source(s) to the mating J1 connector as indicated in Figure1.5, on pa...
      • 4. Set the programming sources to the desired levels and turn the power supply ON. The LCL LED tu...
  • Remote Monitoring of Output Voltage and Current
    • Readback Signals
  • AppendixA. Specifications and Characteristics
    • Note s
  • Electrical Specifications—Summary
  • AC Line Input Specifications
    • AC Line Input Voltage Operating Ranges
  • Output Performance Specifications
    • Rated Output Range
    • Efficiency
    • Load Regulation
    • Line Regulation
    • Programming Range for Voltage and Current
    • OVP Programming Range
    • Typical Programming Resolution
    • Front Panel Voltage and Current Meters
    • Programming Accuracy
    • Readback Accuracy
    • 30 Minute Drift
    • 8 Hour Drift Temperature Stability
    • Temperature Coefficients
    • Analog Programming Interface
    • Interlock - Remote Shutdown
    • User Supply Voltage
    • Switching Frequency
    • Rise Time
    • Fall Time
    • Time Delay From Power On Until Output Stable
    • Time Delay From Output Enable Until Output Stable
    • Output Hold-Up Time – Power Off
    • Output Hold-Up Time – Source Interruption
    • Transient Response Time
    • Mode Crossover
    • Peak–Peak and RMS Noise Bandwidth Limits
    • Maximum Remote Sense Line Drop Compensation
    • Isolation
  • Environmental Specification
    • Thermal Specification
    • Humidity Specification
    • Approvals
  • Mechanical Specification
    • Weight
    • Size
      • Figure A.1 Power Supply Dimensions