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  • Page 1 BPS Series AC Power Source User Manual M440077-01 Rev A www.programmablepower.com...
  • Page 2 AMETEK Programmable Power User Manual California Instruments - AC Power Source AMETEK Programmable Power. Models: BPS30-1  BPS30-3  BPS45-1  BPS45-3  BPS75-3  BPS90-3  BPS150-3  BPS180-3  BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...
  • Page 3 Trademarks AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc. California Instruments is a trademark owned by AMETEK, Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
  • Page 4 Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories. SAFETY SYMBOLS BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...
  • Page 5 AMETEK Programmable Power Product Family: BPS Series AC Power Source Warranty Period: 1 Year WARRANTY TERMS AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the Product stated above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may, at its option: repair or replace the Product;...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

      Mechanical Installation ........................24     AC Input Connections and Wiring ....................... 24     AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series front panel................28     Output Connections ..........................30     3.6.1 Output Wiring ........................30  ...
  • Page 7 PFC Input Power Converter ....................115 6.7.1     6.7.2 Modulator Board ....................... 115     6.7.3 Amplifier Boards ....................... 116     6.7.4 Filter Boards ........................117     6.7.5 Fan Supply Board ......................117 BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...
  • Page 8   11.1 Introduction ............................. 145     Option -HV: Additional AC Voltage Range ................145 11.1.1     Option –ES: Emergency Stop Push Button ................145 11.1.2     Error Messages ..........................146 BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...
  • Page 9 Figure 5-30: List Transients ..............................104 Figure 5-31: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu ..................107 Figure 6-1: BPS Series Functional Block Diagram ......................108 Figure 6-2: BPS90 Series Detailed Block Diagram ......................111 Figure 6-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram ......................112 Figure 6-4: Power Module Layout ............................
  • Page 10 Table 4-7: BNC Connectors ................................50   Table 4-8: External Sense Connector ............................... 50   Table 4-9: RS232 Connector pin out – BPS Series with RS232 and USB.................... 51   Table 4-10: USB Connector pin out..............................52  ...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    All BPS models provide interface features such as a standard RS232C, USB, IEEE-488 interfaces and an available LAN option. The BPS Series units are contained in a floor standing enclosure on casters. This allows the units to be moved around more easily.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    2 x BPS75 2 x BPS90 110A 110A 220A 220A 480 V 480 V 480 V 480 V Hold-Up Time: > 10 ms Isolation 2200 VAC input to output Voltage: 1350 VAC input to chassis BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 13: Output

    Note: Current derates linearly from 50% of voltage range to 20% of specified current at 5% of voltage range The distortion specification for the BPS Series is valid for pure (inductance < 12 uH) resistive load conditions and using a 30 KHz LP filter on distortion meter.

  • Page 14: Bps45

    16 Hz - 100 Hz: < 2° 100 Hz - 500 Hz: < 3° > 500 Hz: < 4° Note: Output specifications apply below the Current / Voltage rating lines shown in the V/I rating chart below. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 15: Ac Measurements

    Note: Accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts. For current and power measurements, specifications apply from 2% to 100% of measurement range. Note: Power factor accuracy applies for PF > 0.5 and VA > 50 % of max. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 16: System Specification

    Note: Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface. Current Limit Modes: Two selectable modes of operation: Constant current mode (voltage folds back with automatic recovery) Constant voltage mode with trip-off (Relays open). BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 17: Unit Protection

     External sense terminal block (Remote voltage sense)  System interface (2x)  RS232, USB, GPIB, LAN (option)  Trigger In BNC  Trigger Out BNC  Function Strobe BNC  Output Status BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 18: Environmental

    Measure key will display most measurement values. Program key will show all program parameters. Output on/off key for output relay control. Phase key will switch display to show program and measured values for each phase. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 19: Special Features And Options

    ES switch must be replaced. In that case, contact AMETEK Programmable Power customer service. (service.ppd@ametek.com). -LAN Adds Ethernet interface (RJ45 connector) for local area network connection. Limits maximum output frequency to 500 Hz. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 20: Hv Option Specifications

    Frequency: Range: 45 Hz – 819 Hz with –LF option: 45 Hz – 500 Hz Note: Output specifications apply below the Current / Voltage rating lines shown in the following V/I rating charts. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 21: Figure 2-2: Sample Bps90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -Hv Option - Max. Rating

    75 A -HV Range Voltage (RMS) Figure 2-2: Sample BPS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Max. Rating. Figure 2-3: Sample BPS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Derated. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 22: Lf Option Specifications

    Measured at a distance of one meter. (3 ft.) Front 63 dBA at no load to 68 dBA at full load. Back 65 dBA at no load to 72 dBA at full load BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Installation - Bps30 And Bps45 Models

    . Obtain adequate help when moving the unit. Make sure 2475 lbs / 1123 Kg the location (floor) in which the BPS Series unit will be installed can support the weight of the unit. 3.2 Power Requirements The BPS Series power Source has been designed to operate from a three-phase, three wire (Wye or Delta) AC input line.

  • Page 24: Mechanical Installation

    See Figure 4-2 for details. No wiring for AC input connections is provided with the BPS Series and must be provided by the end user or installer. Input wiring should be entered through the right hand side (when facing the back of the BPS cabinet, see Figure 4-4) wire access opening located at the rear bottom of the BPS chassis.

  • Page 25: Figure 3-2: Location Of Bps30 And Bps45 Ac Input Fuse Block And Chassis Ground Connection - Front View, Panel

    The front cover must be re-installed prior to use and the strain relief provisions located at the rear bottom of the unit must be used to maintain protection against hazardous conditions. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...
  • Page 26 AMETEK Programmable Power BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 27: Figure 3-3: Bps30 And Bps45 Series Ac Input Connection Diagram (Rear View)

    AMETEK Programmable Power BPS30/BPS45 3ø AC Line Input PROTECTIVE GROUND EXTERNAL CIRCUIT BREAKER AC MAINS 3 PHASE Figure 3-3: BPS30 and BPS45 Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 28: Ac On/Off Circuit Breaker On Bps Series Front Panel

    3.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series front panel. It is important to understand the purpose and operation of the On/Off circuit breaker of the BPS Series located on the lower left side of the front panel. This is a 2A rated breaker that is used to engage and protect the LV Power supply of the BPS chassis only.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-4: Bps30 Or Bsp45 Rear Panel

    AMETEK Programmable Power Note: Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up. Figure 3-4: BPS30 or BSP45 Rear Panel BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 30: Output Connections

    Table 4-2 shows the size of the cables that may be used. Note that wires must be sized to accommodate the maximum current that is available. This may BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 31: Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes

    400 AMPS 2/0 AWG 133.1 67.4 Note: Use high temperature rated wire. Always consult the National Electrical Code and local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 32: Output Terminal Blocks

    3 Phase Phase B 3 Phase Phase C TB1B 1 Phase Phase A 1 and 3 Phase Neutral Table 3-3: Output Terminal connections. Figure 3-6: Location of BPS30 and BPS45 Output Terminals (Front view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 33: Bps30-1, Bps45-1 - 1 Ø Mode Output Wiring Diagram

    Route the wires from the back of the BPS to the front in the provided cable guides. BPS30-1 or BPS45-1 Figure 3-7: BPS30-1 / BPS45-1 Output Wiring (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 34: Bpd30-3, Bps45-3 3Ø Mode Output Wiring Diagram

    Route the wires from the back of the BPS to the front in the provided cable guides. BPS30-3/BPS45-3 Figure 3-8: BPS30-3 / BPS45-3 Output Wiring (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 35: Unpacking And Installation - Bps75 / Bps90 / Bps150 And Bps180 Models

    4.2 Power Requirements The BPS Series power Source has been designed to operate from a three-phase, three wire (Wye or Delta) AC input line. A protective earth connection is required as well. (PE).

  • Page 36: Figure 4-1: Bps75/Bps90 Power Source Photo

    AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 4-1: BPS75/BPS90 Power Source Photo BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 37: Mechanical Installation

    See Figure 4-2 for details. No wiring for AC input connections is provided with the BPS Series and must be provided by the end user or installer. Input wiring should be entered through the right hand side (when facing the back of the BPS cabinet, see Figure 4-4) wire access opening located at the rear bottom of the BPS chassis.

  • Page 38: Figure 4-2: Location Of Bps75 And Bps90 Ac Input Connection Block (Tb3) And Chassis Ground Connection

    All covers must be re-installed prior to use and the strain relief provisions located at the rear bottom of the unit must be used to maintain protection against hazardous conditions. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 39: Figure 4-3: Bps75-3 Or Bps90-3 Ac Input Connection Diagram (Rear View)

    AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 4-3: BPS75-3 or BPS90-3 AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 40: Ac On/Off Circuit Breaker On Bps Series Front Panel

    4.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on BPS Series front panel. It is important to understand the purpose and operation of the On/Off circuit breaker of the BPS Series located on the lower left side of the front panel. This is a 2.5A rated breaker that is used to engage and protect the two LV Power supplies of the BPS chassis only.

  • Page 41: Figure 4-4: Bps75-3 Or Bps90-3 Rear Panel - External Sense Connector Location

    Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up. Figure 4-4: BPS75-3 or BPS90-3 Rear Panel – External Sense connector location. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 42: Output Connections

    BPS models. If the BPS has more than one output voltage range, size the wires for the lowest available voltage range as the currents will be highest in that range. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 43: Table 4-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes

    Adjust wire gauge for Aluminum wire type. Note: Use high temperature rated wire. Always consult the National Electrical Code and local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation. BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 44: Output Terminal Blocks

    TB1A 3 Phase Phase A 3 Phase Phase B 3 Phase Phase C TB1B 1 - 4 3 Phase Neutral Table 4-3: Output Terminal connections. Figure 4-6: Location of Output Terminals (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 45: Output Wiring Diagram

    Route the load wires through the strain relief clamps. Depending on wire size required, it may be necessary to use two strain relief holes with 2 wires through each as shown. Figure 4-7: BPS75-3 or BPS90-3 Output Wiring (Rear panel view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 46: Bps150-3 Or Bps180-3 Parallel Output Wiring Diagram

    It is important to match the length of the output wiring to the common output terminal block to ensure current sharing between the two power supplies. Figure 4-8: BPS150-3 or BPS180-3 - 2 Chassis Output Wiring (Rear view) BPS Series User Manual M440077-01 Rev A...

  • Page 47: Multi-Chassis Output Connections

    The dimensions of the typical supplied terminal blocks are shown in Figure 4-9. Note: Even if the EUT is a three-phase delta input, the output neutrals of the BPS chassis' must be connected together for the system to work correctly. Figure 4-9: Ship kit Terminal Block dimensions BPS Series...

  • Page 48: Connectors - Rear Panel

    WARNING: The system interface connectors are for use with AMETEK Programmable Power supplied cables, and only between California Instruments equipment. A set of two identical System Interface connectors, P8 and P9 ( TBD ) is located on the rear panel of each BPS chassis.

  • Page 49: Analog Input Connector

    INPUT: Analog input for External Modulation RPV Lo. INPUT: return. EXT SYNC HI INPUT: Analog input for external sync mode. EXT SYNC Lo INPUT: return. INPUT: Remote Inhibit. (See paragraph 4.10.) INPUT: return. Table 4-5: Analog Interface Connector BPS Series...

  • Page 50: Bnc Connectors

    Lock (TTL output on Master / TTL input on Auxiliary) .Not available on all models. Emergency Shut off inter connect. Not required on single master systems. Table 4-7: BNC Connectors 4.7.4 External Sense Connector Description Phase A sense Phase B sense Phase C sense Neutral sense Table 4-8: External Sense Connector BPS Series...

  • Page 51: Rs232C Serial Interface Connector

    Table 4-9: RS232 Connector pin out – BPS Series with RS232 and USB. The BPS Series models RS232 interface use a straight through DB9 male to DB9 female serial cable, which is supplied in the BPS ship kit for these models.

  • Page 52: Usb Interface

    Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not recommended, as communication may not be reliable. Use GPIB interface for multiple power source control. Figure 4-10: USB Connector pin orientation. Name Description VBUS +5 VDC Data - Data + Ground Table 4-10: USB Connector pin out. BPS Series...

  • Page 53: Lan Interface - Rj45

    For information on how to set up a network connection or a direct PC connection using the LAN interface, refer to the BPS Series Programming Manual distributed in Adobe PDF format on the CD ROM provided. Ethernet TPE...

  • Page 54: Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures

    AMETEK Programmable Power 4.8 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures For all multi-cabinet BPS Series configurations (BPS150 through BPS180), the following Power Up (Turn on) and Power Down (Turn off) procedures should be observed for best performance. 4.8.1 Power Up Procedure Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 55: Basic Initial Functional Test

    If only one phase is loaded, current and power will only be shown for the loaded phase. In the unlikely event the power source does not pass the functional test, refer to the calibration procedure in Section 7 or call AMETEK Programmable Power customer service department for further assistance. BPS Series...

  • Page 56: Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown

    (RI). This input is also referred to as remote shutdown. The default mode of operation for the RI input is a contact closure between pins 5 and 6 (return) of the rear panel screw-terminal strip. This will open the output relay of the BPS. BPS Series...

  • Page 57: Table 4-12: Remote Inhibit Mode Settings

    NOTE: When using the Remote Inhibit input, it will be necessary to disconnect any RI connection to the BPS master unit when turning on the BPS master unit. During initialization, the RI connection must be OPEN or initialization will be halted with the message WARING FOR AUXILIARY displayed on the LCD screen. BPS Series...

  • Page 58: Front Panel Operation

    5.1 Tour of the Front Panel The BPS Series controllers have identical front panels although some of the keys found on the front panel are only used by certain BPS models. Unused keys will be “don’t cares” in their functions. This chapter provides information on operating the BPS front panel controls.

  • Page 59: Status Indicator Lights

    If the RS232, USB or LAN interface is used, the REMOTE state can be enabled by the controller using the SYST:REM command. Any time the REMOTE LED is lit, the front panel of the BPS Series unit is disabled. There is no LOCAL button that allows the user to regain control of the front panel.

  • Page 60: The Shuttle Knob

    MODE DESCRIPTION IMMEDIATE mode Any time the ENTER key is pressed, the BPS Series returns to its normal mode of operation. In this mode, changes made with the shuttle knob or the data entry keypad will take immediate effect. The IMMEDIATE mode is useful for slewing output values such as voltage and frequency and observing the effect on the load.

  • Page 61: Function Keypad

    PROG, WAVE, and MEAS keys respectively. A map of the Main menus is provided on the next few pages. There are three top level menus in the BPS Series. PROG The PROG key is a shortcut to access the PROGRAM menu directly.
  • Page 62 This is typically the output voltage when in DC mode of operation. For fields that have only two possible values such as the voltage range field, the +/- key can be used to toggle between these two values. BPS Series...

  • Page 63: Decimal Keypad

    If the present cursor is at the bottom of the right hand column, the cursor is moved to the top of the left hand column. Figure 5-5 depicts the cursor movement through a two- column menu. BPS Series...

  • Page 64: Lcd Display

    To ease reading of the displayed information, most screens are widely spaced. A sample of the main menu 1 screen that appears when the BPS Series source is powered up is shown in Figure 5-6. Due to the amount of space available on each screen, some menus have been split into parts.

  • Page 65: Menu Structure

    5.2 Menu Structure The next few pages show a map of the available menus in the BPS Series. There are three main level (level 1) menus from which all other menus can be reached. Frequently used (level 2) menus have a short cut key that provides direct access.
  • Page 66 Not available on all models. APPLICATIONS The APPLICATIONS menu provides access to the optional firmware application programs that may be installed in the BPS Series AC source. Not all applications are available on this model power source. SETUP REGISTERS The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows complete instrument settings and transient list programs to be saved to nonvolatile memory.

  • Page 67: Overview Of Menu 1

    END DELAY REPEAT FUNCTION FUNCTION CLEAR SEQ FUNCTION EVENT# REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT PREVIOUS SCREEN EVENT# EVENT# SEQUENCE# PREVIOUS SCREEN PREV. SCREEN PREVIOUS SCREEN PREVIOUS SCREEN WAVEFORMS CLIP LEVEL GROUP MODE SINE SQUARE CLIPPED USER WAVE MORE USER WAVE BPS Series...

  • Page 68: Overview Of Menu 2 And 3

    WH METER CLOCK MODE OUTPUT RESISTIVE CONFIG SETUP 3 NO. OUTPUT IMPEDANCE INDUCTIVE MS704 VOLT ALC SET MINIMUM PREVIOUS SCREEN SYSTEM CONFIG SETUP 4 MANUAL OPTn MEASUREMENT VOLT FS CURR FS PREVIOUS SCREEN OUTPUT CAL VOLT FS VOLT ZERO BPS Series...

  • Page 69: Program Menu

    The actual response of the AC Source to a current limit fault is determined by the protection mode selected in the CONFIGURATION menu. (CC = Constant Current, CV = Constant Voltage). BPS Series...
  • Page 70 VOLT MODE The BPS Series offers three output modes, AC, DC and AC+DC. The VOLT MODE field can be used to toggle between these three output modes. Both the Knob and the +/- key may be used to toggle through these three selections.

  • Page 71: Measurements Screens

    Figure 5-9: MEASUREMENTS Screen, Single Phase and Three Phase Modes The first three Measurement screens available on the BPS Series are not menus in that no changes can be made anywhere. Instead, these three screens provide load parameter readouts. The fourth measurement screen provides access to the advanced measurements and does offer several user accessible fields.
  • Page 72 MEAS1 screen) 3. Select the measurement 1 screen by pressing the MEAS key. 4. The pointer symbol () points to the programmed parameter (V, F or CL) that will be affected by turning the shuttle. BPS Series...

  • Page 73: Transients Menu

    This menu provides a list of all available transient list steps and their sequence numbers. From this menu, transient list execution can be started. The same menu can be used to view or edit any available transient list step or erase a step using the backspace key. BPS Series...

  • Page 74: Figure 5-11: Voltage Surge/Sag Setup Screen

    50 user-defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default wave shape is always the SINE (sine wave). BPS Series...
  • Page 75 It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. BPS Series...

  • Page 76: Figure 5-12: Voltage Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    Note that the number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1. Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required. BPS Series...
  • Page 77 It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. BPS Series...

  • Page 78: Figure 5-13: Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. BPS Series...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-14 Voltage/Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. BPS Series...

  • Page 80: Setup Registers Menu

    The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows the user to store and recall complete instrument setups, including transient program lists. A total of 16 non-volatile setup registers is available, numbered sequentially from 0 through 15. The following entries can be found in the SETUP REGISTERS menu: Entry Description BPS Series...
  • Page 81 If ENTER is pressed again, the register will be recalled and the new values take effect. To edit the register content, change all parameters that need to be changed. Pressing ENTER will save the new values and make them active. BPS Series...

  • Page 82: Utility Menus

    AC source. Any attempt to program the output beyond these limits will result in a “-222 Data Out of Range error”. Note that these limits are hardware determined and cannot be changed by the user. They are shown for reference only. BPS Series...
  • Page 83 To manually set the IP and Gateway address, enter the address from the keypad. The Port address is normally set to 5025. The number of host bits is a function of the network address range. BPS Series...
  • Page 84 To save a new viewing angle setting, change the number to the desired value using the knob or the keypad and press the ENTER key. The new value will blink. To save it permanently, press the SET key. BPS Series...

  • Page 85: Figure 5-18: Gpib/Rs232 Setup Menu

    Refer to the BPS Series Programming Manual P/N 7003-961 distributed in Adobe PDF format on the same CD ROM as this user manual for more details on using the RS232, USB or LAN interface.

  • Page 86: Figure 5-19: Voltage/Current Control Setup Menu

    The measurements are also taken at the sense points, so the external sense mode should be used for best measurement results. NO. OUTPUT This field is always set to three to indicate the 3 phase output configuration of the BPS Series. BPS Series...

  • Page 87: Figure 5-20: Initial Setup Menus

    OUTPUT RELAY Sets the power-on state of the output relay. Available settings are ON or OFF. INITIAL SETUP 3 VOLT SENSE Sets the power-on state of the voltage sense mode. Available settings are Internal (INT) or External (EXT). BPS Series...
  • Page 88 BPS Sereis. VOLT ALC Determines ALC mode at power on. The ALC mode adjusts the output voltage based on internal voltage measurement system and provides enhanced output regulation and accuracy. Available settings are ON, OFF or REG. BPS Series...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-21: Limit Setup Menu

    Phase angle of phase C with respect to phase A in three phase mode. If the AC source is a single phase model, this field will shown 0°. If the AC source is a split phase model, this field will shown 180°. BPS Series...

  • Page 90: Figure 5-22: Configuration Setup Menus

    Single phase BPS45 system Master BPS45-3 Three phase BPS90 system Master BPS75-3 Three phase BPS75 system Master BPS90-3 Three phase BPS90 system Master BPS150-3 Three phase BPS150 system Master BPS180-3 Three phase BPS180 system Master Three phase Auxiliary System. BPS Series...

  • Page 91: Measurement Cal Factors Menu

    Refer to the calibration section in this manual for details on performing a calibration. Entry Description VOLT FS Full scale voltage measurement calibration factor. CURR FS Full scale current measurement calibration factor. BPS Series...

  • Page 92: Output Cal Factors Menu

    The following calibration factors are available from this menu: Entry Description VOLT FS Full scale voltage output calibration factor. VOLT ZERO Zero offset voltage calibration factor. PHASE OFST Phase offset calibration factor. Compensates for phase shift caused by AC amplifier. BPS Series...

  • Page 93: Output Programming

    The SET mode of operation is a mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad do not affect the output until the ENTER key is pressed. The AC source is put in this SET mode by pressing the SET key. BPS Series...

  • Page 94: Change Output Values With The Shuttle Knob From The Measurement 1 Screen

    MEAS button on the front panel. This will cause the screen to cycle through all available measurement screens. 5.4.1 Standard Controller Measurements For BPS Series power sources, the following two measurement screens are available: Mode MEASUREMENTS 1...
  • Page 95 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Mode POWER Real power power MEASUREMENTS 2 VA POWER Apparent power power PEAK CURR Highest AC current Highest DC current found found POWER FACT Power factor CREST FACT Crest factor BPS Series...

  • Page 96: Controller Measurements

    Measurement inaccuracies become more pronounced as the signal being measured is at the low end of the measurement range. This is particularly relevant for low current measurements. The BPS Series is a high power AC source optimized for providing and measuring high BPS Series...

  • Page 97: Triggering Measurements

    The measurement system on the BPS Series uses a data acquisition system with a 16 kHz bandwidth. This means that high frequency components of the measured signal are filtered out. Any contribution to the rms value of voltage and current above this cutoff frequency will not be reflected in the BPS Series measurements.

  • Page 98: Figure 5-26: Set Volt Trigger Source Acquisition

    90° in the PROGRAM 2 screen. START [ENTER] ACQUISITION WINDOW TRIGGER DELAY TRIGGER = SET VOLT 120 Figure 5-25: SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition BPS Series...
  • Page 99 If the output is open, the acquisition will be armed when the START [ENTER] key is pressed but will wait for the trigger event. Closing the output relay will generate the trigger event. If the output relay was already closed when the START [ENTER] key is pressed, the trigger will occur immediately. BPS Series...

  • Page 100: Figure 5-27: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data)

    Figure 5-26: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data) Positive trigger delay values may be set from 0.0 ms to 1000.0 ms (1 second) in 0.1 ms increments. The value may be entered directly from the keyboard or using the knob. BPS Series...

  • Page 101: Figure 5-28: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data)

    This situation is shown in Figure 5-27. The example shows a similar scenario as before, only this time the trigger delay was set a -20 ms. Notice that the data acquisition window now contains data that occurred before the user pressed the ENTER key to start the acquisition. Figure 5-27: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data) BPS Series...

  • Page 102: Transient Programming

    AC source to change the output amplitude. Step transients can only be programmed through the bus, not the front panel. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Step transients and triggers. BPS Series...

  • Page 103: Pulse Transients

    Figure 5-28. In this case, the count is 4, the pulse period is 16.6 ms or 60 Hz and the duty cycle is 33%. Figure 5-28: Pulse Transients Note that Pulse transients can only be programmed over the bus, not the front panel. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Pulse transients and triggers. BPS Series...

  • Page 104: List Transients

    8. The START ø may be left at RANDOM as we are not interested in starting at a specific phase angle. If a number is already present in this field, use the BACKSPACE (<-) key to clear it. BPS Series...
  • Page 105 0 and 1 from Figure 5-29 into a single list event. 14. If you have an BPS Series AC source, move down to the FUNCTION field and use the knob to select SINE. The knob will allow you to scroll through all available wave shapes in the active WAVE GROUP.

  • Page 106: Programming Slew Rates

    Slew rates cannot be programmed from the front panel and are always set to their maximum values at power on. To use programmable slew rates, the AC source must be programmed over the bus. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming slew rates. BPS Series...

  • Page 107: Transient Execution

    3. The cursor will default to the SAVE REGISTER # position. Enter a number from 0 through 7 and press the ENTER key. 4. A message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating that the front panel settings and the transient list data have been saved in the setup register you selected. BPS Series...

  • Page 108: Principle Of Operation

    6. Principle of Operation 6.1 General An explanation of the circuits in the BPS Series is given in this section. Refer to Figure 6-1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system. Figure 6-2 shows a more detailed system interconnect for a BPS90-3 three-phase output unit. Other models have slightly different output configurations.

  • Page 109: Overall Description

    RS. The individual assemblies are described in more detail in the following paragraphs. Refer to Figure 6-1 for an overall functional block diagram. BPS Series...

  • Page 110: Controller Assembly

    Additional user accessible inputs and outputs available through this assembly are:  Trigger Input BNC  Trigger Output BNC  Function Strobe BNC  Remote Inhibit (terminal strip)  External Sync (terminal strip)  Output Status (specific top assembly models only) BPS Series...

  • Page 111: Figure 6-2: Bps90 Series Detailed Block Diagram

    User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 6-2: BPS90 Series Detailed Block Diagram BPS Series...

  • Page 112: Figure 6-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram

    User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 6-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram BPS Series...

  • Page 113: System Interface Board

    AC to AC or AC to DC converter. The three power modules are identical and can be interchanged if needed although this is not recommended under normal use. The power module is depicted in Figure 6-4. BPS Series...

  • Page 114: Figure 6-4: Power Module Layout

    User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 6-4: Power Module Layout BPS Series...

  • Page 115: Pfc Input Power Converter

    (300 Vac ./ 400 Vdc) or low (150 Vac / 200 Vdc) output voltage range. Note that some configurations of the BPS Series may be hardwired for single range use.

  • Page 116: Amplifier Boards

    The output wire connectors of each amplifier board are color coded to help identify the correct connections. The connections between the Modulator board and the Amplifier boards are one to one. (Connectors line up with amplifier boards). The layout of the Amplifier board is shown in Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5: Amplifier Board Layout BPS Series...

  • Page 117: Filter Boards

    This provides for lower levels of audible noise during minimal load conditions. 6.7.6 Output Snubber Board A small output snubber board is attached to the output terminals of each power module. This snubber provides the required operating stability of the amplifiers. BPS Series...
  • Page 118 VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC AND 450 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. BPS Series...

  • Page 119: Calibration

    The cardinal calibration points used during calibration are chosen to obtain optimal performance at the typical operating points of the BPS Series. If the typical application in which the BPS system is used is unusual, it may be better to calibrate it at different operating points than the ones used in this manual.

  • Page 120: Front Panel Calibration Screens

    To select the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen, follow the same steps as outlined above but select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry instead of OUTPUT CAL. If another CALIBRATION screen has been accessed since power-up, no password is needed. Otherwise, enter the same password as indicated above. BPS Series...

  • Page 121: Routine Measurement Calibration

    Figure 7-1: Sample Voltage Calibration Setup BPS75 or BPS90 (Rear view) 7.3 Routine Measurement Calibration The BPS Series controller measures voltage and current by digitizing both voltage and current waveforms on each available output phase. This data is subsequently processed and use to calculate all measurement parameters such as VRMS, IRMS, Power, VA, Frequency etc.
  • Page 122 Current Measurement Pot on the System Interface board. This adjustment is described in the Non-routine Calibration section of this manual. If the DC current measurement displays more than 70 counts on the display, perform the non-routine current monitor adjustment. BPS Series...

  • Page 123: Figure 7-2: Sample Bps 90 Current Measurement Calibration Setup (Rear View)

    User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 7-2: Sample BPS 90 Current Measurement Calibration Setup (Rear view) BPS Series...

  • Page 124: Table 7-1: Sample Bps45/90/180 Calibration Load Resistance And Power Values

    1.0 , 15KW 0.5 , 30KW 0.25 , 60KW AC Current Full Scale 300 VAC 4.0 , 15KW 2.0 , 30KW 1.0 , 60KW AC Current Full Scale Table 7-1: Sample BPS45/90/180 Calibration Load Resistance and Power Values BPS Series...

  • Page 125: Measurement Cal - Ac

    Table 7-2: Measurement Calibration Table - Repeat Paragraph 7.3 for each phase. Move the external test equipment to the phase that is being calibrated. Refer to Figure 7-2.. While viewing the calibration screen, press the PHASE key to select the respective phase. BPS Series...

  • Page 126: Routine Output Calibration

    DC offset. A 100Kohm RN60 1/4W (CI P/N 560131) and 22uF, 35V (CI P/N 611267) series network can be used in this case as shown below. Use this circuit only while performing DC offset checks and remove for other calibrations. Figure 7-3: DC offset AC filter BPS Series...

  • Page 127: Output Cal

    CAL screen, select the VOLT FS and enter 20000. With the shuttle, adjust this value to obtain 240 ± 0.05 volts at the output as measured with an external DMM. Use the ENTER key to save this value. BPS Series...

  • Page 128: Three Phase Mode

    7.4.3 Phase Angle Calibration Output phase angle calibration is required only on BPS Series models capable of three-phase mode operation. A phase meter is required to perform this calibration. This calibration can be done in either high or low voltage range as long as the maximum input voltage of the phase meter input is not exceeded.

  • Page 129: Non-Routine Calibration

    B module in the master cabinet. If it is not, adjust the pot behind the hole in the upper left corner of the module so the B output matches the B master output within 50mVolts. Repeat for the B’ module. Press the OUTPUT ON/OFF key to disable the output. BPS Series...
  • Page 130 C output matches the C master output within 50mVolts. Repeat for the C’ module. Press the OUTPUT ON/OFF key to disable the output. 8. Power down system and replace the wires to terminals 6 and 7 on the auxiliary power modules. BPS Series...

  • Page 131: Service

    AC power outputs on TB1A and TB1B 8.3.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is overloaded Remove overload Unit is programmed to wrong voltage range. Select correct voltage range. Input line has fallen below spec. limit. Check input supply voltage. BPS Series...

  • Page 132: Overload Light Is On

    Check polarity setting or RI Mode. Use panel are shorted together. OUTPut:RI[:LEVel] LOW/HIGH command to set RI mode to high or low. Current limit programmed down or to zero. Program current limit higher. Voltage programmed down or to zero. Turn amplitude control up. BPS Series...

  • Page 133: Advanced Troubleshooting

    8.4.3 Initial Inspection Make a visual inspection of the unit and ensure all the connectors are properly mated and there are no loose wires. 8.4.4 Fuse Check Using an ohmmeter, check input fuses F1 through F6 for continuity. BPS Series...

  • Page 134: Power-On Troubleshooting Using The Led's

    Amplifier failures can either be input (PFC) or output related (Amp). To determine if this is the service.ppd@ametek.com case, the cover of the amplifier has to be removed. Contact customer service before attempting to diagnose on your own. BPS Series...

  • Page 135: Factory Assistance

    Contact customer service service.ppd@ametek.com for module exchange information. 8.5 Factory Assistance If the problem with the cabinet or one of the power modules cannot be isolated, contact the factory for assistance. BPS Series...

  • Page 136: Fuses

    200A 270246 F1 thru F6 AC mains input, 400 - 480V 110A 270226 Power Module PFC Fuse 100A 270249 F1 – F8 AMP Heat Sink Fuses 270168 Fan Fuse, 250V 270134 Table 8-2: BPS75 and BPS90 Fuse Ratings BPS Series...

  • Page 137: Firmware Updates

     A RS232 serial cable, CI P/N 7000-263-2. This cable is provided in the BPS Series ship kit. If lost, refer to the BPS Series programming manual (PN 7003-961) for cable pin-out information or contact customer service (service.ppd@ametek.com) to order a replacement.
  • Page 138 Baud 38400,Bits 8,Stop 1,No Parity Now launch the Flash Loader utility program “FlashLoaderComm.exe”. Select the COM port to be used (default is COM1). Leave “Baud rate” and “Cmd Delay” set to their default values of 38400 baud and 0 msec. BPS Series...

  • Page 139: Flash Down Load Messages

    Data error. Incorrect checksum read- 1. Check cable connection. back from Flash block. 2. Try setting CmdDelay in Flash Communication interrupted or loader program to 100 msec and try problem with RS232 interface. again. Table 8-3: Flash Down load Messages BPS Series...

  • Page 140: Top Assembly Replaceable Parts - Bsp30 And Bps45 Models

    Deltrol Controls 21014 - 82 245235 Relay, 3C, 30A, 24VDC Deltrol Controls 21014 - 82 245247 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC AF50-30-00-72 245247 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC AF50-30-00-72 245247 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC AF50-30-00-72 245247 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC AF50-30-00-72 BPS Series...
  • Page 141 Rec, Pwr, 600V, 30A Fairchild, RHRG3060 A7 thru A12 CR16 845-360-60 Rec, Pwr, 600V, 30A Fairchild, RHRG3060 A7 thru A12 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150TA-060 A7-PFC 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150TA-060 A8-PFC 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150TA-060 A9-PFC BPS Series...
  • Page 142 Bussmann PCC3 A7-A8 270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A8-A8 270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A9-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A7-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A8-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A9-A8 BPS Series...

  • Page 143: Top Assembly Replaceable Parts - Bps75, Bps90, Bps150 And Bps180 Models

    Relay, 3C, 30A, 24VDC Deltrol Controls 21014 - 82 245248 Relay, 3C, 100A, 24VDC AE75-30-00-81 K6, K7, 852-145-00 Contactor, 3 Pole, 230A AF145-30-00-72 5440065-01 Relay Assy, 250A Ametek PP R1-R6 811-12R-17 Res, 12 ohm, 175W, Rib-wound Milwaukee Resistor 061807212.000EBRKT BPS Series...
  • Page 144 Bussmann PCC3 A7-A8 270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A8-A8 270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A9-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A7-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A8-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A9-A8 BPS Series...

  • Page 145: Options

    11. Options 11.1 Introduction There are a number of options available for the BPS Series, both hardware and software. While not all or no options may be present on your specific unit, this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all available options.

  • Page 146: Error Messages

    Check programming manual for -168 "Block data not allowed" Block data was sent. correct command syntax -200 "Execution error" Command could not be Command may be inconsistent executed with mode of operation such as programming frequency when in BPS Series...
  • Page 147 Variable name illegal. Use ASCII characters only -300 "Device specific error" Hardware related error Check hardware for proper operation. -311 "Memory error" Waveform memory checksum May be the result of incomplete error. user-defined waveform download. Check interface and try BPS Series...
  • Page 148 "Initial memory lost" Power on settings could not Save power on settings again to be recalled. overwrite old content. "Limit memory lost" Hardware configuration Contact CI service department at settings lost. service.ppd@ametek.com obtain instructions on restoring BPS Series...
  • Page 149 Hardware error reported by Cycle power on EOS to reset error. EOS option. If error persists, contact CI service This option is not available on service.ppd@ametek.com BPS Series products. for repair. "Waveform harmonics Harmonic contents of user Reduce harmonic content or reduce limit"...

  • Page 150: Table 12-1: Error Messages

    32 only. will be generated. “Negative power fault” Too much power fed back. Reduce the amount of power being Power source output fed back into the power source. disconnected. Table 12-1: Error Messages BPS Series...
  • Page 151 ............ 104 F  Low Voltage PS ..........113 Finish M  paint .............. 17 MAC Address ........... 53 firmware maintenance ............ 131 downloads ........... 137 Frequency Range ..........14 Material chassis ............17 front panel ............58 BPS Series...
  • Page 152 RS232 ............... 85 volt mode ............70 RS232 connector ..........51 voltage drop RS232C ............16 cables ......... 28, 31, 40, 43 S  voltage rating ..........23, 35 Safety ............... 18 W  sense ............... 131 WAVE key ............61 BPS Series...
  • Page 153 User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power waveform group ..........88 X  Weight .............. 17 -XV range Wire Sizes ........28, 31, 40, 43 restrictions ..........145 wiring input............24, 37 BPS Series...

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