Solartron Analytical Power Booster System EXTBOOST50V5A Manuel utilisateur

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

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.ameteksi.com

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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