Series GI and GIS static current generators User's Manual
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3. 1 Code XYE Temperature 20 7 Pemaie aoee Cycle nr 10 Pause 1 sec Step Mode Current Range Time 8 Amp 1 10 Sec 10 Amp 10 Sec 12 Amp 1 10 Sec Y Start F1 Booster F2 Extra ESC Menu e The field Operat shows the name linked to the operator code e The field Code allows to enter 12 alphanumeric characters will be written back in the report e The field Remarks allows to enter 12 alphanumeric characters will be written back in the report e The field Temperature available only on some generators equipped with the optional measurement module and the probe PT100 shows the ambient temperature e The field Cycle nr defines the number of times the process has to be repeated With O the cycle is repeated indefinitely e The field Pause defines the interval of time between cycles expressed in the unit selected by pressing F3 Intervals of time less than one second 1 sec are not allowed If the Cycle nr is set to 1 the field Pause will not be shown It starts here the definition of the actual supply cycle which can be divided in more steps For each step several parameters must be defined e Step depending on the model it s possible to set from 1 to 30 steps An arrow in the bottom right hand corner shows the availability of more steps ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 22 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Mode In this field it s possible to select with F1 the loop operation wi
4. E Note A malfunction of the keyboard Display or the removal of it from a generator equipped with removable keyboard will stop the ongoing supply 99 but will not shutdown the equipment In these conditions the generators equipped with serial port and remotely controlled can be instructed to continue the operation The aborted test will be canceled ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 11 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 1 6 2 BNC connectors Booster is used for external reference signal input The specific functionality will be shown in details later Trig In allows to input a sync signal for locking up the internal signal generator Trig Out is the internal generator trigger output For the characteristics and the functionalities of the above signals look up in the specific sections 2 Preliminary operations 2 1 Working environment The Generator has been designed for indoor operation BE esc ME oc Place the device on a suitable support or on a plane surface for good stability Be sure that proper ventilation is allowed and no objects obstruct the ventilation openings 2 2 Precautions Operate the equipment at its rated power mains voltages on earthed outlet only Fasten suitable cables or bars of adequate section on the output bolts calculated on the bases of the generator functional characteristics could cause burnings WARNING All standard generators are supplied with output FLO
5. Diretto FeedForw Z T R AMP REFRESH The sampling timing dt is shown at point 2 In order to change any parameter just overwrite it and push ENTER on the keyboard The button REFRESH provides an over reading of the parameters stored in the module memory Note the parameter FeedForw must not be changed ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 51 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Note the loop parameters are indipendent for each scale therefore it s important to pay attention to change the parametrs for the scale that is really ae working Attention in case of more modules in parallel the regulation parameters must be the same for each module
6. Pressing F4 the test reports page is displayed Test Report Test number Date 2008 July 05 Hour 16 10 17 Operator John Code Remarks Test value set 15000 0 Amp Current 15033 0 Amp Time 1 sec Result TIMEOUT lt Prev gt Next UP DN ESC Exit The report is arranged in a page where the items are displayed moving the knob or pressing the navigation keys The Test number shows the number of the test that is displayed the two digits right below show the field of progressive report numbers that can be displayed acting on the left right arrows from the first stored to the last The date is shown in the european format year month day Code and Remarks show the data entered by the operator Test value set shows the current value that has been entered Current shows the value actually measured Time shows the effective time elapsed for the current output Result gives Timeout if the step sequence is terminated regularly gives TRIP if the circuit under test opens before time previously set gives Pause if a command from an input that has been programmed so Delay after TRIP is a time value settable by the user it allows to delay the interruption of the current output with respect to an external signal of TEST END Status inputs shows the state of eventual inputs that have been programmed as such Pause between cycles and Cycles number set are respectively test parameters Temperature if the measurement module is present
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8. shows the measured temperature at the end of the test ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 26 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 6 Booster The booster mode enables the generator to work as a power amplifier and can be activated directly from the parameters page by pressing the function key F1 Booster Mode Range Start Enter Change ESC Exit Set the scale selecting the one that suites better Connect the signal generator to the Booster observing the following parameters e Analog input 0 10 Vpk 20 Vpp e Minimum input impedance 1 KQ e Bandwidth DC 10 1000 Hz With an input of 10 Vpk the maximum current output can be obtained within the range of the selected scale Note In Booster mode the automatic gain control is disabled therefore when the frequency varies the effective output level can change ATTENTION In this mode in order to avoid to go over the maximum possible energy that can be supplied by the impulsive type generators model SI the firmware will control the length of energy supply in the time limited zone according to the Constant Energy characteristic Therefore it s possible that automatic interruption can be introduced to allow the necessary system cooling It advisable to use the booster mode with currents and powers limited to the maximum values allowed for continuous operation Warning In the generators that are capable to deliver high intensity cur
9. zero crossing of the output current Internal if the power mains synchronism is provided External by means of TRIG IN input Automatic free running Output current frequency selectable on the bases of the Trigger and the specific characteristics of the Generator Sets the phase shift from 1 to 359 between the trigger and the zero crossing of the output current not possible with automatic trigger If active yes stops the current supply if there is no load Allows to delay the interruption of the current output with respect to an external signal of TEST END It s possible if other than zero to resume the output after some delay max 999999 ms when the equipment is in the PAUSE state look at PAUSE RESUME function Press ESC to return to the PARAMETERS page Once the setup as been completed it s possible to start the test by pressing the START STOP key ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 24 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 3 Test start Pressing START the current output is initiated and the display will update in real time the various numeric indicators The amount of information displayed depends on the type of equipment While the output is active it s possible after pressing F1 to change the value of the current with the encoder knob Rotating the knob the numeric value shown can be changed more or less rapidly according to the speed of rotation Further moving the cursor wit
10. 000000 FW version VX Y LCD version VZ T 2009 February 07 10 27 12 F1 Test F2Setup F3Calibrat F4 Rem Pushing one of the shown keys the relative operative function is selected The access is granted after a valid password has been entered At the time of shipment the password 0000 is authorized such password identifies the machine administrator which has full operative access in all menus It s advisable therefore to enter the SETUP menu pushing the F2 key to enable the access codes for other operators eventually to change its own password or to set more desired options ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 13 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 Setup Menu Once F2 is pressed and the required password is entered the following menu is available Setup Menu gt Input and Output Communication port Password Setup reports Options Remote mode Power modules System Date and Time Info Select an item Select the desired operation moving the pointer with the navigation keys or with the knob and then press Enter Press ESC to exit the menu Follow this procedure to make selections in all menus Note some selections may not be possible on the specific device ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 14 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 1 Inputs Outputs Inputs outputs Start Test Stop Test Start Stop Test End Test Statu
11. 85 serial interface According to the maximum output voltage allowed Only AC for GI models AC and DC for GIS models With optional module 1 2 3 4 Optional S oS WH Test nr MEE 0000000 mS Loop Step P0000 0000 00 Amp Current 0000 0 Amp Time 0000000 mS DOSE Frequency 800 00 Hz 0000 00 Watt Trigger External 0000 00 VA Phase Shift 90 Degr 0000 00 VAR Temperature 18 5 C P F 0 000 R 00000 mQ Z 00000 mO X 00000 mQ Start ESC F1 Set F4 Report Main page display For devices equipped with the optional ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 3 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Introduction Thank you for choosing our product We invite you to read this manual thoroughly because here you can find the technical characteristics and all the necessary information for using this equipment correctly The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and it is expected to be updated exclusively for the product for which is provided ZENONE ELETTRONICA is not liable for technical error printing error or omissions that might be encountered in this manual neither is responsible for accidental or consequential damages caused by the use of its product This guide provides specific information related only to the mentioned products No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without our written consent The software herein described is provided wit
12. ATING not connected to any potential unless otherwise specified at the moment of installation the output MUST BE CONNECTED TO GND OR TO ANY POTENTIAL Maximum allowed voltage on the output bolts when not connected to earth is 300VAC e WARNING Power connections can generate high temperature spots that ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 12 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 2 3 Switching on the generator Connect the generator to the power mains it is recommended to follow the instructions given on the equipment regarding voltage frequency and earth connection then turn on the power switch that could be located on the back panel or by the cabinet side depending on the type of device In some models the power on command can be part of an external power supply frame In some cases the integrated console keyboard display can be connected to the cabinet by means of an external cable At system power on an auto diagnostic routine is started for testing the most important functionalities and detecting eventual faults In case of failure or malfunctioning you must inform us in advance before you send the equipment to our laboratories 2 4 Presentation At power on after the auto diagnostic test on the screen appears the following mask that displays the generator model and serial nr the software versions date and time On the task bar are shown the possible operative functions GIS120GL Sn 000000
13. ELETTRONICA ZENONE Elettronica S r l Via Nazionale Pianopantano AUTOMAZIONE 83036 Mirabella Eclano AV STRUMENTAZIONE J Pi 02407830641 Tel 0825449171 Fax 0825407907 ZENONE Series Gl and GIS static current generators User s Manual Release 16 February 2009 Controls Firmware version V4 1 Display Firmware version V2 2 DSP Firmware version V114 This manual is an integral and essential part of the product Read carefully and completely the warnings herein contained they will provide important information regarding safety of operation and maintenance This equipment must be used only for the purpose for which has been designed Any other utilization is improper and therefore potentially dangerous The manufacturer is not responsible for improper incorrect and unreasonable utilization of this equipment Any intervention on the equipment that would cause a change in the structure or in the cycle of operation must be performed or authorized by the technical department of Zenone Elettronica ZENONE Elettronica S r l Via Nazionale Pianopantano 83036 Mirabella Eclano AV Tel 0825449171 Fax 0825407907 www zenoneelettronica it info zenoneelettronica it Attention This manual provides all the necessary information regarding the mode of operation of GI and GIS generator series For the correct use of a specific equipment it is recommended to refer to the characteristics data sheet of the generator which is an integral part
14. Mode Current Range Time MI R 30 Amp 2 1 Sec R 120 Amp 2 2 Sec Remarks 50 Amp 2 1 Sec 0 Amp 2 0 Sec Start F1 Booster F2 Extra ESC Menu 0 Amp 2 30 ms How to operate Set the cursor on the step where the ramp has to be activated and press ENTER Press F2 once to select linear ramp R will be shown in the Mode field press F2 a second time to select exponential ramp Re is shown in the Mode field if the machine is equipped with this option Press ENTER again for the other parameters Press START STOP to start the current output In the first step of the example shown above the generator will start the output with the minimum amount possible and then reaches in a linear ramp mode the set value 30A in the time assigned 1 Sec In the second step the output will start from the value reached in the previous step and then reaches in a linear ramp mode the value of 120A in 2 Sec WARNING in the current generators the event TRIP will stop any programmed V sequence Note In the steps where the RAMP mode is active it is not possible to set infinite time The ramp mode cannot start from a scale ex scale 1 and terminate in the next step with another scale ex scale 2 Further in the DC generators with double polarity it s not possible to start a ramp with a voltage polarity and terminate it with the opposite polarity Use two separate ramps for the positive part and f
15. TRUMENTAZIONE Mode Serial no Vin Pin Scale Firmware Do ver Serial address Loo date of calibrationdelivery L C e mod INF 007 made in italy ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 10 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 1 6 Panel integrating keyboard and display The integrated panel can be deployed horizontally or vertically in both cases the functionalities are the same The monochromatic display is a graphic type with resolution 240 x 128 dots it allows the display of the setup menus and machine operational menus moreover the numeric and graphical representation of results during and after the ongoing tests Display Function udi Encoder knob LUE M vive eys trn icis PE en Shift Bil eys nao Start Stop Et BNC connectors 1 6 1 Keyboard e The function keys F1 F2 F3 F4 are used for the selection of specific functions shown at the moment The Enter key is generically used for data input acquisition The Esc key is used to abandon the menu or the data input The Del key is used to cancel data just typed The Shift key is used to switch from numeric keyboard to alphanumeric and vice versa the selected mode will be shown on the display e The Start Stop key allows the beginning or the end of a test session e The navigation keys also in combination with the encoder knob are used to scroll the reports the menus and to move around during values input
16. The activation of an input PAUSE will cause the interruption of the current output and the data produced at the moment will be recorded in the test report Differently from STOP in this case it s possible to resume the output in two ways e With the START STOP key or a START input or a START STOP input or a remote START as normally happens with a new cycle e From the next step by means of a RESUME input or after some Auto RESUME time to be defined in the page relative to the EXTRA PARAMETRS of the test Obviously this means that more current output steps must be defined The situations that could arise are e f a successive step is defined the output resumes from it e f a successive step is not defined nothing happen e The successive step is not defined but has been programmed the execution of a number of cycles other than 1 the output then resumes from the first step of the successive cycle e LOOP is active in the next step the output resumes from the first step Further if it s whished to abandon the PAUSE status without initiating a new current supply it s possible to activate a STOP input or to send a remote STOP NOTE When the function PAUSE is activated the test report is produced to therefore if the output is restarted with RESUME the test number is automatically incremented ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 33 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 5 Metrology The install
17. advisable o to take note of the existing parameters so to restore the initial setup In the majority of cases in particular when it s necessary to adapt the generator to the load it s sufficient to make light changes to some parameters following simple rules In case of sever capacitive load lower the Kp coefficients and increase the integration time Ti In case of sever inductive load increase the Kp coefficients and lower the integration time Ti ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 46 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 10 5 Technique for fine tuning the loops The fine tuning of the PID loops must be done in two phases first the internal one and then the external In order to fine tune and verify the dynamic performances of the generator it s better to set the current with an external generator connected to the BOOSTER input using a square waveform with the following test parameters Frequency gt between Fmin and Fmax Fmin fr Fmax Amplitude pk pk gt 0 10V Under these conditions set to zero the external loop parameters Kp Ti Td and adjust the internal loop parameters Kp Tiand Td to obtain the maximum performance Once the internal loop has been fine tuned the parameters Kp Tiand Td of the external loop can be adjusted so to optimize the global performance Ideal system response to a step function ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 47
18. ble to connect them together if wished In order to work correctly the outputs need a 24Vdc voltage capable to supply the total current 500 mA max X 4 If wished it s possible to use the voltage available at pin 9 if the total current of 100 mA is sufficient ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 37 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 7 3 DB9 RS485 RS232 serial connection This connector allows to connect the equipment to a PC with a dedicated cable RS232 mode or using a RS232 RS485 converter cable 7 3 1 RS232 connection In order to connect a device directly to the RS232 serial interface of a PC it is necessary to make a special cable with the following connections PC side Equipment side Pin type 9 poles 25 poles 9 poles RXD 2 3 7 TXD 3 2 8 DTR 4 20 6 GND 5 7 9 DSR 6 6 1 RTS ze 4 L 2 CTS 8 5 gt 3 4 Attention This connector being adaptable to both interfaces it s not co compatible with standard cables ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 38 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 7 3 2 RS485 connection In order to connect on the same serial line one or more devices max 32 to a PC RS232 serial port it s necessary to use a RS232 RS485 converter In this case the following pins on the equipment connector must be used Pin 1 A Pin 2 Res 120 1 Pin 3 Res 120 2 Pin 4 B Pin 5 GND It is possible then to
19. ed software allows periodic metrological controls by technicians enabled by the administrator Before the metrological verification is started the test circuit must be set up using measurement instruments with a precision class superior to that of the generator see the technical characteristics To enter the calibration menu press F3 in the main display mask type the password and press ENTER If the ambient temperature measurement module is present with PT100 the measured temperature will be shown in the top right hand corner of the display This value is continuously updated if shown on a white background on the other hand if it s shown on a blue background will be the last measured value 5 1 Current calibration Connect a short circuit a cable of adequate section between the output generator clamps 1 Select the scale range and press Enter 2 At the request Set the full scale current value will be shown by default It s possible to change it if wished Press Enter 3 Press START STOP to start the output or press F3 to recall the factory DEFAULT values The generator will deliver the current value entered for about 10 sec Read the value measured with the reference instrument and if different from the one previously entered press F1 to proceed for the correction and enter the value just measured Press ESC to continue with the next scale range ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL
20. h end user license unless otherwise specified This technical document version voids and replaces all previous versions The products cited in this document could be trademarks and or registered mark of respective manufactures ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 4 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Summary UNE nic eee 6 1 1 How to use and understand the instructions provided in this manual 6 1 2 Operating on the equipment keyboard sessssssseeeeeeennnnns 6 1 4 Compliance declaration sssssssssssssssseeeeeee eene 8 1 5 Identification LAD eere 9 1 6 Panel integrating keyboard and display eseeesssssssssss 10 1 6 1 KCVDOGIG ETE anew 10 1 6 2 BNC connectors T n 11 2 Preliminary OP CT ALO INS acacia caedesinca stands cczceaiecetsesbenstcenceea eeuuenetctetecateeetexswde seeeeene 11 2 1 Working environment ssssssssssssssseeeeeeee eene nene 11 2 2 oo eL RTT TU TEE 11 2 3 Switching on the generator ssssssssssseeeeeneneneee eene nnne 12 VE EE UI rini RT UTR 12 3 Set p Men MR t 13 3 1 Inputs Outputs eisereen me ore peer omar uncut cut Cou pup Mee ner rr Eeer EnA ca aua edu ere 14 CA MEE cR 14 3 2 Communication DOLE ciues etes SUAVE HEX ARUEEEERFA NEIN RARE EE EEDURAVRE RR RNR ERR Iw FEERVER ERE AS UnEEES 15 tC EE o0 0o go A ee ee Te eee eee ee ee eee ee ee etree ee ee eee ane
21. h the right left arrow the change can be done in units tens etc Pressing F1 again or at the end of the step the manual change mode is abandoned Note This function is not compatible with short time outputs EY Note If the item Auto range in the menu SETUP OPTIONS is enabled going a over the scale range manually we step into the next scale therefore the maximum value that can be reached is the maximum allowed 4 4 Test cycle end At the end of the step sequence or if the circuit opens TRIP will be shown on the display and stored in the test report archive the test setup the result and the measured values If the programmed step sequence is terminated correctly and the number of cycles to be executed is grater than one the cycle will be repeated automatically after the time being defined in pause is elapsed It s possible to stop the current output at any time by pressing START STOP key In this case no information is stored in the report Pressing F1 one goes back to the test parameters pressing F4 the test reports are displayed E Note an eventual asterisk beside F4 Report means that the maximum a number of stored tests has been exceeded therefore the older one will be co overwritten An exclamation mark means that no new test will be stored until the previously memorized tests are deleted ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 25 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 5 Test Report
22. he positive slope or negative slope of the reference in order to cancel eventual overshoots on the output current caused by variations of the reference too steep Kriferimento diretto range 0 20 16 means 100 It s the amount of direct reference set up current to apply to the internal loop and is expressed in terms of sixteenths of the reference for which 16 100 of the reference Kp range 0 10000 It s the proportional gain of the regulation loop it causes the output to change according to the input error Ti range dt 32000uS 0 integral disabled It s the integration time of the regulation loop in microseconds can be applied directly or multiplied by the parameter Kp causes the output to change with a speed proportional to the error sets the regulation point canceling out the offset Td range dt 32000pS 0 derivative disabled It s the derivative time of the regulation loop in microseconds can be applied directly or multiplied by the parameter Kp causes the output to change proportionally to the rate of change of the input reduces the system response time ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 44 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 dt machine cycle time not changeable Positive integral limitation range 0 100 It s the maximum value the integral variable can take Negative integral limitation range 0 100 It s the minimum value the integral variable can take Positive der
23. ilable 3 3 Password The device is equipped with a more levels password system this allows a partial or a total access to the various functions It s possible to define them on the bases of e Operators e Metrology technicians e Main password for machine administrator Note It s possible to disable the password management completely entering a fee null password as administartor ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 16 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 3 1 Operators The names and the codes to be linked with the operators max 10 must be defined such operators are enabled only to run the tests The numeric code max 4 digits is the access password used by the operators while the name max 10 characters will be written in the test reports 3 3 2 Metrology technicians The names and the codes to be linked with the technicians max 10 must be defined such technicians are enabled only for equipment verification and calibration The numeric code max 4 digits is the access password used by the technicians while the name max 10 characters will be shown on the calibration mask 3 3 3 Primary password The primary password administrator enables the access to all functions menu test and calibration In this menu it s possible to change the password entering a 5 digit max code and reentering it for confirmation EC Note To define a null password just press Enter without ty
24. ipristinanti SottoTensione Q FAULT Q Temperatura Q Precarica O Errore NTC Q RESET eiee UEM Indirizzo DSP 7 Macchina Disconnetti ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 50 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 The following parameters must be entered in position 2 e Device address indirizzo macchina serial address of the generator look at the specific paragraph e DSP address indirizzo DSP serial address of the power module if more power modules are present 1 for module 1 2 for module 2 etc in case of one module only enter 1 Once the parameters have been set up as shown above push the button 3 to start the connection In this situation the mask will appear as shown above e pushing the button 4 the machine state is displayed with the readings of AC mains voltage DC BUS voltage temperature of heat sink and the state of the alarms With the RESET button it s possible to reset some stored alarms e Selecting the menu Parametri PWM we step into the next mask where the PWM parameters are shown and could eventually be changed Parametri PWM Parametri Funzionali Scala 1 Lim Slope 0 PID Esterno Ti Td KP v Derivata ERR v Ti usec 0 Td usec 0 MIN 100 MAX 100 MIN 100 MAX 100 Offset PID 100 0 PID Interno Corr Diretta 1 Corr Filtrata Ti Td KP W Derivata ERR v Ti usec 9 Td usec R MIN 100 MAX MIN 100 MAX 100 Rif
25. ivative limitation range 0 100 It s the maximum value the derivative variable can take Negative derivative limitation range 0 100 It s the minimum value the derivative variable can take Z T R block The Z T R block provides for wave shape correction during the zero crossing dead time correction adding a further gain when the current crosses the zero The fine tuning of this block is done with sinusoidal or triangular wave shapes Z T R gain range 0 100 It s additional gain during the period when the current crosses the zero Z T R amplitude range 0 100 It s the maximum correction value previously calculated for the modulator ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 45 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 10 4 Fine tuning procedure for the control system Note To change the control parameters it s necessary to have a PC connected to the serial port of the console and the software program GesPWM Look at paragraph GesPWM software The following paragraph provides only a guide for the fine tuning of the PID regulation loops since in many cases a fixed rule it s not applicable and regulations are made on the bases of personal experience 4 Note Eventual parameters modifications must be done by specialized personnel only because these modifications could cause malfunctions and or 99 generator damages sg Note Before making any change to the regulation parameters it s
26. limitation e Supply current for periods of time settable by the user and make cyclic repetition of the programmed process Warning In a process with sequential current outputs in more steps te the firmware will introduce if expected minimum intervals of time necessary for cooling see technical characteristics of SI models e Allow to change the intervals of time between one process and the next by 1 sec minimum e Generate power supply loops e Simulate cycles with power dropouts output at 0 for intervals of time defined by the user In the following pages the words STEP and CYCLE are mentioned frequently therefore an explanation is given on their meaning right below STEP For STEP we intend a current output for a defined period of time As we ll see later it s possible to define more steps CYCLE The CYCLE is a set of one or more steps that are executed one after the other when a test is started It s possible to define to run the same cycle a certain number of times or even forever Press F1 to enter the test mode once the operator password has been recognized the system will display the parameters setup of the last test session Move the cursor with the knob or with the navigation keys to select the items to be changed with the new settings ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 21 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 1 Test parameters input Parameters Opera John Test nr
27. n the manual to focus the attention on the specific issue It is highly recommended to read such instructions carefully before equipment installation Do not install the Generator in environments with temperatures different from those allowed ros Do not expose the Generator to direct sun light Do not pour any kind of liquids on the Generator In case of fire use foam CO2 or dry chemicals fire extinguishers ELETTRONICA ZENONE AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 7 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Attention The lightning symbol within a triangle is a warning symbol that indicates the presence of dangerous voltages inside the equipment with risk of electric shock The exclamation mark within a triangle is a caution symbol that indicates the presence of important additional information for the correct use of the equipment The empty triangle it is a caution symbol that indicates a danger of equipment damage if improperly used The text that follows this symbol gives information recommendations or other particular instructions for the correct operation of the equipment The text that follows this symbol gives information recommendations or other particular instructions in order to avoid danger and or injury to personnel A proper disposal of the shipment packing is recommended amp ds gt Df ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 8 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 1 4 Compliance decla
28. nchronized with current generators generators connected in parallel etc Device 1 Device 2 Device 3 Current Current Current Generator 1 Generator 2 Generator 3 In Out In Out In Out Example of a three phase system The device nr 1 is set up in the Extra parameters of the menu Test with trigger internal if present or auto The devices nr 2 and 3 are set up with trigger external and 120 degrees phase shift so that the internal generator is 120 degrees out of phase with respect to Trig In while the signal Trig Out is always in phase with the internal generator Electrical characteristics e Trig In Accepts an open collector input signal max 10 mA 24V 4 K Trig IN diagram Trig IN GND e Trig Out It s an open collector output signal Maximum voltage at the terminals 50V maximum current 20 mA rk Trig OUT Trig OUT diagram GND ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 36 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 7 2 DB15 I O connections This connector allows to use 4 inputs and 4 outputs opto isolated and programmable as defined in the specific section DB15 Pin Out Vout 24Vdc max 100mA 24V 20 30V Common inputs Common outputs Max current each input can Max output current at each sink 4mA at 24Vdc output 500mA The 4 inputs refer to a common pin pin 5 which is galvanically isolated with respect to the common output pin pin 15 It s possi
29. nderstand the instructions provided in this manual In this manual have been used conventional keys to simplify and standardize the utilization and the control of our generators In this manual you can find also functions that might not be present on the equipment you have purchased nevertheless proper information will tell you about eventual limitations This solution has been chosen for clarity and to better evaluate the functional characteristics available on all our products 1 2 Operating on the equipment keyboard e The ENTER key is used to confirm the typed instructions therefore pressing this key the system will acquire the instructions e The ESC key is used to exit the menu or to abandon the data input e With the function keys F1 F2 etc you get access to the system menu e The available options in the menus can be selected either with the navigation keys or with the encoder knob e The tactile keyboard on the integrated panel is an alphanumeric type and a pressure on the T Shift key enables alternatively the various functions e n some menus the possible choices are bind by preset values e The manual start or stop of current output takes place always after a pressure on the Start Stop key 1 3 Safety instructions The following notes or graphic symbols list a series of instructions essential for the correct use of the equipments Such information could be found in graphic form also on the equipment or used i
30. oad ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 42 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 10 2 Control system description The control system is based on two PID loops in sequence named External and Internal The external loop reacts a bit slower because of the delay introduced by the filter and provides only a correction value to the internal loop It takes at the input the main reference while the feedback comes from the output current of the generator The internal loop is faster and its aim is to keep the current stable into the LC filter to a value very close to that of the output It takes at the input a part of the main reference current set up the external loop correction and the feedback is taken from the current before the filter External loop Direct reference to modulator I EF Hriferimento diretto 16 REF from internal generator or BOOSTER input Integral limitation REF1 to internal loop Lim slope Output current Derivative limitation ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 43 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Internal loop Direct reference Z T R Integral limitation REF1 from external loop f vw dk P k offset PID To modulator Primary current before the filter Bei b bmi bm ee ee l a a 10 3 Parameters function and definition Lim Slope range 0 99 0 no limitation It limits t
31. of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 1 1 1 i 1 1 i 2 3 a 5 B i E Ti 0 333 Step function response varying Ti with Kp constant ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 48 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Step function response with Kp too high Step function response with Kp and Ti too small ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 49 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 11 GesPWM software The GesPWM software is compatible with WINDOWS XP systems and allows to set up some important parameters of the generator must be installed on a suitable PC and executed Such software has been designed to set up the parameters of divers equipments we manufacture therefore it s possible that some parameters might been shown that have no function for this particular generator 11 1 Connecting the equipment to a PC The equipment must be connected to the PC trough the serial port of the console by means of the specific cable After the connection has been done and the program GesPWM is launched the following mask will appear Gestione PWM amp Controlli By means of the menu Set it s Versione FW possible to select the parameters MISURE of the serial communication Tensione AC 0000 Vol PC port and baud rate Tensione DC 0000 Volt Temperatura 0000 Gradi STATO ENABLE PWM ACLine O BYPASS Autoripristinanti SHUT DOWN O Limite Corrente oO SovraTensione Q NON R
32. of this manual CALTEST Instruments GmbH Caltest Instruments GmbH Kohlmattstrasse 7 Tel 49 0 7842 99722 00 D 77876 KAPPELRODECK Fax 49 0 7842 99722 29 info caltest de www caltest de ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 2 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Series GI and GIS current generators The series GI and GIS current generators are static sources of constant current They will supply the load with the value of current that has been set independent from the value of the impedance and the fluctuation of the power mains They are used in test systems for switches electrical contacts measurement instruments and test for electric heating in general They can supply current at a variable frequency and or DC depending on the model selected They will give the following information on the running test e Output current Time of supply Voltage on the load Active power and reactive power consumption Complex load impedance Temperature of equipment under test They are able to sense an opening in the load circuit and show the information on the display They can have more scales for better precision and for better adaptation to the load Some models can be used in impulsive mode in this case they can provide large amount of current for short time SI models They can be used as amplifier to reproduce any arbitrary current waveform They can be remote controlled by means of RS232 or RS4
33. or the negative part with a step at zero in between ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 31 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 11 Output polarity Only DC generators with double polarities In current generators capable to supply power with both polarities it s possible to define the polarity at each step Operat John Parameters Ce AE Test nr 8 Remarks Cycle nr 1 Step Mode Current Range Time COM S 30 Amp 2 1 Sec 2 120 Amp 2 2 Sec 0 Amp 2 30 ms 50 Amp 2 1 Sec 0 Amp 2 0 Sec Start F1 Booster F2 Extra ESC Menu How to operate Set the cursor on the step where the polarity is intended to be changed and press ENTER Press F4 the polarity will be inverted and then enter the other step parameters 4 12 Remote mode With this option it is possible to control the generator from a Personal computer by means of the serial communication port RS485 or RS232 This mode is entered directly from the initial display mask pressing F4 REMOTE CONTROL F1 Active ESC Menu Press F1 to activate the remote control The equipment will not allow any other operation locally To resume local control press F2 and then ENTER ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 32 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 13 PAUSE RESUME function If the digital inputs are adequately programmed see the relative section it s possible to accomplish the PAUSE RESUME function
34. owed If the malfunctioning has not been fixed please contact the assistance ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 40 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 9 Generator scheme 1 current transducers Ik IGBT bridge Rectifier Output Jn PWM Serial interface modulator Digital I O Booster Synchronization HMI interface Current generator model GI 3 scales Block diagram ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 41 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 10 Control system The current generator is equipped with a sophisticated digital control system which has to keep the current output constant independently from load change and mains variations The regulation is based on two PID algorithms in sequence and named External with feedback current taken at the output Internal with feedback current taken before the filter The following figure shows the principle of operation 10 1 Control system block diagram Internal loop Current reference Output Primary current current The control loops are adjusted in production in order to achieve a good compromise between speed and stability for the majority of loads in some cases it might be necessary to modify some parameters for the following reasons e Oscillations due to a type of load too reactive e To enhance the generator dynamic performance e To adapt the generator to the l
35. page 34 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 5 2 Voltage calibration if optional measurement module is present Connect the output generator clamps to a load adequate to the scale that has to be calibrated taking care not to go over the maximum apparent power the generator can supply 1 Select the scale range and press Enter 2 At the request Set the default full scale current value will be shown change it according to the load in order to get the wished voltage Then press Enter 3 Press START STOP to start the current supply or press F3 to recall the factory DEFAULT values Read the voltage value measured with the reference instrument and if different from the one shown on the display press F2 to proceed for the correction and enter the value just measured Press ESC to continue with the next scale range 6 Maintenance instructions e Check periodically the ventilation openings clean them and or substitute the filter e Do not use solvents to clean the keyboard and the display e Check periodically that the connection bolts on the power outputs and the external test circuit are tighten e Check that the fans work correctly ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 35 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 7 External connections 7 1 Sync signals Trig The generator is equipped with two sync signals Trig In and Trig Out these allow to assemble three phase systems voltage generators sy
36. ping anything d when a new password is asked for 99 On request it s possible to implement a super password in the management software defined in the factory and not changeable useful in case more equipments are purchased and it is wished to access all devices with only one code independently from the single passwords ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 17 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 4 Report Setup Defines the different modes for recording and or deleting test reports Setup reports Circular archive Yes Enable remote clear Yes Clear archive Show reports Select an item e Circular archive Yes No Enables to save the test results in rolling mode If Yes when the record is filled up with test reports max 400 the operation goes on overwriting the older reports An asterisk near the wording F4 Report in the test mask means that overwriting has occurred If No When the record is filled up no other tests will be saved In this case an exclamation mark near the wording F4 Report in the test mask means that no other test reports are memorized e Remote clear Yes No Enables or disables the possibility to delete the reports from the memory with a remote command ex from a Personal Computer e Clear archive Deletes all records completely emptying the entire archive definitely and bringing back to zero the test counter e Show reports Allows a direct acce
37. put together this type of system taking care to terminate the line with a 120 ohm resistor It s possible to use as terminal resistor the one already connected between pins 2 e 3 of the RS485 connector on board on each equipment ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 39 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 8 Faultand Failure signaling The generators are equipped with system auto diagnosis and in case of anomalous event they stop the supply and an error message is shown on the display as in the table below Signaling Cause Action Over temperature Heath sink temperature out of Shut down the equipment and wait limits few minutes If the fault persists check the ventilation ducts they must be clear and make sure that the fans work properly Under voltage Supply voltage from the power Check the power mains voltage or mains too low 350V the presence of all three phases Over voltage Power mains voltage too high Check the power mains voltage or gt 460V eventual regeneration from the load Current limit Current output over the maximum Check the load or the regulation value allowed arameters Thermal sensor Fault in the temperature measuring Call the assistance circuit Fault signal IGBT failure Call the assistance Pre charge Error in the capacitors pre charge Check that the pre charge relay circuit works correctly Overload The power supplied is over the Reduce the load maximum all
38. ration MANUFACTURER DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Zenone Elettronica Current generator GI series GIS Series are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EEC EN 61000 6 1 CEI EN 61000 6 1 2 ed 2007 10 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 1 Generic standards Immunity for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 61000 6 3 CEI EN 61000 6 3 2 ed 2007 11 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 3 Generic standards Emission standard for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 1 General requirements Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006 95 EEC and EN61010 1 Safety of Electrical Measuring Apparatus Mirabella 01 10 2008 Zenone Eletrronica S r l Luigi Zenone Copyright Acknowledgement EN publications are subject to the Copyright of IEC ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 9 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 1 5 Identification label Each device is identified by the following label We invite you to consider the data shown in it as indispensable for the product traceability and to communicate them for eventual request for support ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE S
39. rents 99 the values shown on the display that are below the minimum must be considered noise therefore equal to zero ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 27 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 7 DC Control optional The generators can be equipped on request with DC Control mode which substitutes the BOOSTER mode In this case connecting a DC control signal from 0 to 10V to the Booster input it s possible to control directly from the outside for ex with a PLC the intensity of the current output without acting on the front panel knob It is during the setup of test parameters that can be decided to use the equipment in the Normal mode or in the DC Control mode by pressing the key F1 If Normal mode is selected it s valid what previously stated setup one step after the other for current time etc If DC Control mode is selected then can be specified only the scale if the Auto range option is disabled in the menu Options and the maximum time for the current output The items in the menu F2 Extra are available in both cases Pressing START begins the current supply that is proportional to the dc voltage applied If Auto Range is disabled to a OV dc signal applied will correspond an output of 0 Amp and to a 10V dc will correspond the maximum amount that can be delivered for the selected scale If the option Auto Range is enabled to a 10V dc signal will cor
40. respond the maximum possible output that the equipment can deliver The response time due to a change in the applied control voltage is about 100 ms measured from the moment when the new value is stabilized Warning If the Auto Range is used the current output is interrupted for 400 o milliseconds every time the scale is changed ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 28 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 8 Loop operation This operation mode allows to run two or more output steps repeatedly and without pauses for unlimited time The differences with respect to the cycle operation are Cycle operation At the end of the defined steps the test report is recorded the display is updated with the result a pause is inserted min 1 sec the cycle is repeated LOOP operation When the LOOP instruction is reached the test report is NOT recorded the display is NOT updated with the result the same sequence is repeated immediately Operat Master Parameters selene Test nr 948 Remarks Cycles nr 1 Step Mode Current Time gt 1 30 Amp 1 Sec 120 Amp 2 Sec 3 LOOP 4 0 Amp 0 Sec 5 0 Amp 2 0 Sec Start F1 Booster F2 Extra ESC Menu How to operate Set the curent output steps at least 2 Set the cursor at the end of sequence in this case on step 3 press ENTER to confirm press F1 to activate the LOOP mode Press Start Stop to run the test To stop the loop operation press Start Stop
41. s Test running Test params OK End Test Ext Buzzer 4 Select an input or output The device is equipped with 4 digital inputs e 4 digital outputs whose electrical characteristics are described in a later paragraph At each one of the four inputs it s possible to assign a specific action and at each one of the four outputs it s possible to assign a machine status notification Selecting an input or an output with the cursor and pressing Enter then it s possible to select the action or status to assign 3 1 1 Inputs At each input can be associated a machine action Assigned function Description Start Test Starts the current supply Stop Test Stops the current supply Start Stop Test Starts and or stops the ongoing current supply Start Consent Allows to start the current supply only if the associated input is active Test End Simulates the opening of the circuit under test and stops the ongoing current supply The test result will be TRIP Status 1 to 4 At the end of the test the state logic level of this input is captured and recorded in the report Allows to interrupt the current supply and record the event in the report until PAUSE the activation by an input RESUME Allows to resume the current supply previously stopped by an input PAUSE RESUME from the succeeding test phase ENABLE Current is supplied only if the associated input is active E Atten
42. ss to the report display menu EZ This menu is accessible only to the administrator therefore no one can delete te the records ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 18 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 5 Options Options EIEE English Beep on keys Yes Beep on events Yes Immediate start NO Auto range No Select an item In this menu it s possible to select the language Italian or English it is possible to enable or disable respectively the beep on the key being pressed Beep on keys and or at the appearance of an event Beep on events The option Immediate start e f Yes is selected the current supply starts immediately after the start key has been pressed or external consent is given e f No is selected the output begins only when the mains or power supply crosses the zero The last option Auto range if enabled causes the automatic change of scale during the test this means that the change of the output value done by means of the encoder knob or by means of a reference voltage on devices equipped with DC Control will extend over the entire range of the equipment operation If this function is disabled the change of the output value will occur only within the range of the selected scale 3 6 Remote control At the moment this item has not been implemented 3 7 Power modules Some devices are equipped with power modules for power supervisory with this men
43. th F2 the ramp operation with F4 the output polarity positive or negative if the generator is designed to supply DC power with the possibility of negative output Current In this field the value of the output current must be entered within the range suggested by the status bar On some equipments pressing F3 it s possible to change the unit of measurement mA A Scale This field available on some equipments only shows the scale selected by default for better precision It s possible to change the scale but the precision could be impaired Time This field allows to set the length of time for the current output Pressing F3 it s possible to change the unit of measurement mS Seconds Minutes Hours Note If the current is set to 0 a power drop out is produced for the length of time defined in that step if instead the time is set to 0 the current output goes on indefinitely the steps that follow will not be executed If both time and current are set to 0 the step sequence is ended ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE 4 2 EXTRA parameters MUGL page 23 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 Depending on the type of equipment pressing F2 an additional page of parameters could be available Generator Mode Trieger Frequency Phase shift Enable NO CURRENT Delay after TRIP AUTO RESUME time allows to select the AC or DC output available only on some equipments allows to synchronize the
44. tion ip it is not possible to assign the same action to two or more inputs the software will not allow it ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 15 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 3 1 2 Outputs At each output can be associated a machine status Assigned function Description Data entered It means that the data entered are sufficient to start a current supply Test started The device waits for an external enable to start the current supply Ongoing test The generator is supplying energy The generator has stopped the current voltage supply for a non expected Abnormal status external event for example Trip Overload etc Failure It shows a device malfunctioning Test End It means that the test cycle has finished correctly External buzzer It allows to use a remote acoustic device 3 2 Communication port Communication port gt Bus address 01 Baud Rate 9600 Select an item The generator is equipped with an RS485 serial communication port which allows to connect a maximum of 32 devices on the same 2 wire line and with an RS232 serial port for PTP connections The two serial ports can be used alternatively one or the other The address Bus is used to identify each device and accepts values from 1 to 32 Baud Rate is the transfer speed and is selectable from 4800 to 57600 baud it is possible to select with the cursor the desired baud rate among those ava
45. u it s possible to check some functional parameters FW version Firmware version of the supervisory module AC voltage X Mains supply voltage in some cases this value is always at 0 DC voltage Power bus voltage Temperature Power module temperature ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 19 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 If the device is equipped with more power modules each one has a dedicated page and by means of the arrows it s possible to visualize their information fe For devices not equipped with supervisory modules this menu is not implemented 3 8 System Date and time System Date and Time gt Year Month DESY 2008 January 02 Hours Minutes Seconds 10 32 47 Select or ESC Menu F1 Update With the cursor select the parameters to update type in the correct value and press Enter Press F1 to update the system clock 3 9 Information This menu provides some functions that are relative to the equipment being used among which the device activity counter hours If wished press F1 to clear it ZENONE ELETTRONICA AUTOMAZIONE STRUMENTAZIONE MUGL page 20 of 51 Rev 16 February 2009 4 Test On the bases on the type of construction and configuration our generators can do the following e Supply alternate and or direct constant current e Continuous mode output or impulsive mode output on SI models but for limited time and with maximum output power automatic
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