Solartron Analytical Power Booster System EXTBOOST50V5A Manual de usuario
Power Booster
System
USER GUIDE
Solartron Analytical UK
5 Ashville Way, Molly Millars Lane,
Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2PL, UK
Tel +44 (0) 1252 556 800
Email: [email protected]
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For details of our agents in other countries, please contact our UK office.
Solartron Analytical pursues a policy of continuous development and product improvement.
The specification in this document may therefore be changed without notice.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The equipment described in this manual has been designed in accordance ith
EN61010 "Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use", and has been supplied in a safe condition. To avoid injury to
an operator or service technician the safety precautions given belo , and
throughout the manual, must be strictly adhered to, henever the equipment is
operated, serviced or repaired. For specific safety details, please refer to the
relevant sections ithin the manual.
The equipment is intended solely for electronic measurement and should be used for
no other purpose. Solartron accept no responsibility for accidents or damage resulting
from any failure to comply ith these precautions.
GROUNDING
To minimise the hazard of electrical shock, it is essential that the equipment be
connected to a protective ground through the ac supply cable. The continuity of
the ground connection should be checked periodically.
AC SUPPLY OLTAGE
Never operate the equipment from a line voltage or frequency in excess of that
specified. Other ise, the insulation of internal components may break do n and
cause excessive leakage currents.
FUSES
Before s itching on the equipment check that the fuses accessible from the
exterior of the equipment are of the correct rating. The rating of the ac line fuse
must be in accordance ith the voltage of the ac supply.
Should any fuse continually blo , do not insert a fuse of a higher rating. S itch
the equipment off, clearly label it "unserviceable" and inform a service technician.
EXPLOSI E ATMOSPHERES
You must NEVER OPERATE the equipment, or any sensors connected to the
equipment, in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The equipment is NOT
designed for use in these conditions and could possibly cause an explosion.
SAFETY SYMBOL
For the guidance and protection of the user, the follo ing safety symbol appears
on the equipment:
Symbol Meaning
Refer to operating manual for detailed instructions of use. In
particular, note the maximum voltage permissible at the input
sockets, as detailed in the Specification.
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General Safety Precautions (continued from previous page)
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
For the guidance and protection of the user, Notes, Cautions and Warnings
appear throughout the manual. The significance of these is as follo s:
NOTES
highlight important information for the reader’s special attention.
CAUTIONS
guide the reader in avoiding damage to the equipment.
WARNINGS
guide the reader in avoiding a hazard that could cause injury or
death.
A OID UNSAFE EQUIPMENT
The equipment may be unsafe if any of the follo ing statements apply:
• Equipment sho s visible damage.
• Equipment has failed to perform an intended operation.
• Equipment has been stored in unfavourable conditions.
• Equipment has been subjected to severe physical stress.
If in any doubt as to the serviceability of the equipment, don't use it. Get it
properly checked out by a qualified service technician.
LI E CONDUCTORS
When the equipment is connected to its measurement inputs or supply, the
opening of covers or removal of parts could expose live conductors. The
equipment must be disconnected from all po er and signal sources before it is
opened for any adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair. Adjustments,
maintenance or repair must only be done by qualified personnel, ho should
refer to the relevant maintenance documentation.
EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION
To avoid introducing safety hazards, never install non-standard parts in the
equipment, or make any unauthorised modification. To maintain safety, al ays
return the equipment to your Solartron service provider for service and repair.
HANDLING AND CARRYING
Take care hen handling and carrying heavy equipment. Follo the
manufacturer’s instructions, and ask for assistance if necessary.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 THEORY OF OPERATION......................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 Measurement Scaling ...................................................................... 1-4
2. INSTALLING THE UNIT ................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 2-1
2.2 SITING THE BOOSTER ............................................................................. 2-2
2.3 CONNECTING THE AC SUPPLY .............................................................. 2-2
2.4 CONNECTING THE BOOSTER TO A 128 SERIES POTENTIOSTAT.... 2-3
2.4.1 Potentiostat Connections ................................................................. 2-3
2.4.2 Remote Control Connections........................................................... 2-3
2.5 CONNECTING THE BOOSTER TO THE CELLTEST SYSTEM................ 2-4
2.5.1 Boosted Channel Connections ........................................................ 2-4
2.5.2 Remote Control Connections........................................................... 2-5
2.5.3 Assembling the Booster Control Cable ............................................ 2-6
2.6 CONNECTING THE BOOSTER TO THE LOAD........................................ 2-7
3. RUNNING AN EXPERIMENT ........................................................................... 3-1
3.1 BOOSTER STATUS INDICATORS............................................................ 3-2
3.2 OVERLOAD AND TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWNS .................................. 3-2
3.3 EMERGENCY STOP.................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.1 Remote Emergency Stop................................................................. 3-4
4. POWER AND HEAT MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 4-1
4.1 BOOSTER VARIANTS ............................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Booster Variant 5 V/25A/125W ....................................................... 4-2
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5. IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT........................................................................5-1
5.1 BIAS .......................................................................................................5-1
5.2 POTENTIOSTAT/GALVANOSTAT BANDWIDTH......................................5-1
5.3 INTEGRATION TIME..................................................................................5-2
5.4 RANGE/AUTORANGE ...............................................................................5-2
5.5 MAINS HARMONICS..................................................................................5-2
6. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION...............................................................................6-1
6.1 MODELS.....................................................................................................6-1
6.2 ELECTRICAL..............................................................................................6-1
6.2.1 Impedance Measurement Accuracy................................................. 6-2
6.3 MECHANICAL ............................................................................................6-2
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL .....................................................................................6-2
6.5 STANDARDS..............................................................................................6-2
7. INDEX ...............................................................................................................7-1
Figure - Front panel view of the power booster............................................................. -
Figure -2 Rear panel controls on the power booster. ...................................................... -2
Figure -3 Load connections: a) two-terminal, b) three-terminal, c) four-terminal. ............ -2
Figure -4 Block schematic of the power booster operation. ............................................ -3
Figure 2- Booster control cable for 280 series instruments. ..........................................2-3
Figure 2-2 Boosted channel connection to the CellTest....................................................2-4
Figure 2-3 Connecting the remote control cable between the CellTest and the booster. ..2-5
Figure 2-4 Pin numbering of the CellTest Control Output connectors. ..............................2-6
Figure 2-5 Pin numbering of 9-way D plug for booster REMOTE input.............................2-6
Figure 2-6 Booster output socket......................................................................................2-7
Figure 3- Front panel controls of the booster. .................................................................3-
Figure 3-2 Booster control cable with emergency stop switch ..........................................3-4
Figure 4- Continuous discharge voltage and current for 50V/25A/ 25W booster............4-2
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Table 2- Interconnection Cable Set for the 280 Series................................................. 2-
Table 2-2 Interconnection Cable Set for the CellTest System .......................................... 2-
Table 2-3 CellTest Booster Control Outputs..................................................................... 2-6
Table 4- Operating Ranges of Booster Variants............................................................. 4-
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