Ametek RS90-3Pi User manual

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RS Series
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California Instruments - AC Power Source
AMETEK Programmable Power.
Models:
• RS90-3Pi
• RS180-3Pi
• RS270-3Pi
• RS360-3Pi
• RS450-3Pi
• RS540-3Pi

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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your particular
application.
WARNING
Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified
personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment.
Circuit boards, test points, and output voltages also may be floating above
(below) chassis ground.
WARNING
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or chassis.
Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment must be
grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis.
However, depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO
HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must ensure
that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any inadvertent contact
with hazardous voltages is eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the
electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety glasses
during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
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.
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Product Family: RS Series AC Power Source
Warranty Period: 1 Year
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RS Series 6
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................11
1.1 General Description.........................................................................................................................11
1.2 Manual organization and format ......................................................................................................11
2. Specifications ..........................................................................................................................12
2.1 Electrical..........................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Mechanical ......................................................................................................................................20
2.3 Environmental..................................................................................................................................21
2.4 Regulatory.......................................................................................................................................21
2.5 Front Panel Controls........................................................................................................................21
2.6 Special Features and Options .........................................................................................................22
2.7 Supplemental Specifications............................................................................................................30
3. Unpacking and Installation.......................................................................................................31
3.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................31
3.2 Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................31
3.3 Mechanical Installation ....................................................................................................................33
3.4 AC Input Connections and Wiring....................................................................................................33
3.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on RS Series front panel........................................................................36
3.6 Output Connections.........................................................................................................................38
3.7 Connectors - Rear Panel.................................................................................................................45
3.8 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB)........................................................................52
3.9 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures.................................................................................54
3.10 Clock and Lock Configurations........................................................................................................55
3.11 Basic Initial Functional Test.............................................................................................................57
3.12 Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown.................................................................................................59
3.13 Junction Box Accessory TBD ..........................................................................................................60
4. Front Panel Operation..............................................................................................................61
4.1 Tour of the Front Panel....................................................................................................................61
4.2 Menu Structure................................................................................................................................68
4.3 Output Programming .....................................................................................................................105
4.4 Waveform Management [3Pi Controller only] ................................................................................106
4.5 Standard Measurements ...............................................................................................................111
4.6 Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller only]..............................................................................113
4.7 Transient Programming.................................................................................................................122
5. Principle of Operation ............................................................................................................ 129
5.1 General..........................................................................................................................................129
5.2 Overall Description ........................................................................................................................130
5.3 Controller Assembly.......................................................................................................................131
5.4 System Interface Board.................................................................................................................134
5.5 Current / Voltage Sensor Board.....................................................................................................134
5.6 Low Voltage Power Supply............................................................................................................134
5.7 Power Module................................................................................................................................135
6. Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 140
6.1 Recommended Calibration Equipment..........................................................................................140
6.2 Front Panel Calibration Screens....................................................................................................141
6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration .................................................................................................143
6.4 Routine Output Calibration ............................................................................................................148
6.5 Non-Routine Calibration ................................................................................................................154

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7. Service .................................................................................................................................. 156
7.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................156
7.2 General..........................................................................................................................................156
7.3 Basic operation..............................................................................................................................156
7.4 Advanced Troubleshooting............................................................................................................158
7.5 Factory Assistance ........................................................................................................................160
7.6 Fuses.............................................................................................................................................161
7.7 Firmware Updates .........................................................................................................................162
8. Top Assembly Replaceable Parts .......................................................................................... 165
9. Options.................................................................................................................................. 167
9.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................167
9.2 Option -HV: Additional AC Voltage Range.....................................................................................168
9.3 Option –160: RTCA/DO-160 Tests................................................................................................169
9.4 Option –411: IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions.......................................................183
9.5 Option –413: IEC 61000-4-13 Interharmonics Test.......................................................................191
9.6 Option –704: MilStd704 Tests .......................................................................................................202
9.7 Option –ABD: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test .......................................................................................214
9.8 Option –AMD: Airbus AMD24C Test..............................................................................................214
9.9 Option –787: Boeing B787-0147 Test...........................................................................................214
9.10 Option –WHM: Watt Hour Measurement.......................................................................................215
9.11 Option –SNK: Current Sink............................................................................................................217
9.12 Option – EXTD: External drive……………………………………………………………………………220
10. Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 2201
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 2266

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Max Rating........................................................15
Figure 2-2: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Derated........................................................................ 16
Figure 2-3: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Max. Rating....................................................... 16
Figure 2-4: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Derated........................................................................17
Figure 2-5: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Max. Rating.............................................................................. 25
Figure 2-6: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Derated. ...................................................................................25
Figure 2-7: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V range.................................................................................................... 27
Figure 2-8: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 150V range.................................................................................................... 27
Figure 3-1: RS90 Power Source Photo..........................................................................................................................................31
Figure 3-2: Location of AC Input Connection Block (TB3) and Chassis Ground Connection......................................................34
Figure 3-3: RS Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) ............................................................................................... 35
Figure 3-4: Rear Panel – External Sense connector location. ...................................................................................................... 37
Figure 3-5: External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground........................................................................................38
Figure 3-6: Location of Output Terminals (Rear view)...................................................................................................................40
Figure 3-7: RS90 Output Wiring (Rear panel view) ....................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 3-8: RS180 or RS180-MB Output Wiring (Rear view)........................................................................................................ 42
Figure 3-9: Two RS90's in Clock and Lock mode Output Wiring (Rear view)..............................................................................43
Figure 3-10: Ship kit Terminal Block dimensions TBD adjust .......................................................................................................44
Figure 3-11: USB Connector pin orientation.................................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 3-12: Emergency Switch (ES Option) shut off inter connect on -MB systems..................................................................51
Figure 3-13: Multi-Cabinet DIP Switch Location and Setting - TBD.............................................................................................. 53
Figure 3-14: Functional Test Setup................................................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 3-15: 7003-416-1 Output Junction Box............................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Figure 4-2: FUNCTION Keypad .................................................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 4-3: Entering Values from the Decimal Keypad ................................................................................................................. 66
Figure 4-4: Cursor UP Key Movement........................................................................................................................................... 66
Figure 4-5: Cursor DOWN key Movement..................................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 4-6: Main Menu 1 Screen....................................................................................................................................................67
Figure 4-7: Menu 1 through 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 4-8: PROGRAM Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 4-9: MEASUREMENTS Screen, Single Phase and Three Phase Modes......................................................................... 74
Figure 4-10: HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS Screen................................................................................................................ 76
Figure 4-11: TRANSIENTS Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 4-12: VOLTAGE SURGE/SAG SETUP Screen ................................................................................................................. 80
Figure 4-13: VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen ............................................................................................................... 82
Figure 4-14: FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen..........................................................................................................84
Figure 4-15 VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen.......................................................................................85
Figure 4-16:START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Screen...................................................................................................... 86
Figure 4-17: WAVEFORMS Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 87
Figure 4-18: APPLICATIONS Menus............................................................................................................................................. 90
Figure 4-19: SETUP REGISTERS Menu....................................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 4-20: UTILITY Menus.......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 4-21: GPIB/RS232 SETUP Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 4-22: VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP Menu..................................................................................................... 96
Figure 4-23: INITIAL SETUP Menus.............................................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 4-24: LIMIT SETUP Menu................................................................................................................................................... 99
Figure 4-25: CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus.......................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 4-26: MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu................................................................................................................ 103
Figure 4-27: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series II only)..................................................................................................... 104
Figure 4-28: Selecting a Waveform.............................................................................................................................................. 107
Figure 4-29: Selecting Waveforms for Single Phase or All Phases............................................................................................ 107
Figure 4-30: Custom Waveform Creation with GUI Program...................................................................................................... 108
Figure 4-31: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. rms Voltage..................................................................................................109
Figure 4-32: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode.............................................................................................................. 110
Figure 4-33: Scrolling Through Tabular FFT Data.......................................................................................................................114
Figure 4-34: Scrolling through bar chart FFT Data......................................................................................................................114
Figure 4-35: Scrolling Through Acquired Waveform Data........................................................................................................... 116
Figure 4-36: SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition.................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 4-37: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data) .............................................................................................................120
Figure 4-38: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data) ............................................................................................................. 121
Figure 4-39: Pulse Transients....................................................................................................................................................... 123
Figure 4-40: List Transients..........................................................................................................................................................124
Figure 4-41: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List................................................................................................................127
Figure 4-42: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu ..................................................................................................... 128
Figure 5-1: RS Series Functional Block Diagram........................................................................................................................129
Figure 5-2: RS Series Detailed Block Diagram............................................................................................................................132

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Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram..................................................................................................................... 133
Figure 5-4: Power Module Layout ................................................................................................................................................ 135
Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout............................................................................................................................................... 137
Figure 6-1: Voltage Calibration Setup RS90 (Rear view)............................................................................................................142
Figure 6-2: Current Measurement Calibration Setup (Rear view)...............................................................................................144
Figure 6-3: DC offset AC filter.......................................................................................................................................................148
Figure 6-4: -413 Option Aux Generator Adjustments - TBD........................................................................................................ 152
Figure 9-1: Application Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 170
Figure 9-2: DO160 Main Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 9-3: Normal State............................................................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation..................................................................................................................................................... 173
Figure 9-5: Frequency Modulation................................................................................................................................................ 174
Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt........................................................................................................................................................... 175
Figure 9-7: Power Interrupt for Group 2 and 3.............................................................................................................................176
Figure 9-8: Emergency Screen..................................................................................................................................................... 177
Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen........................................................................................................................................................ 178
Figure 9-10: DO-160 DC Main Menu............................................................................................................................................ 180
Figure 9-11: Normal State............................................................................................................................................................. 180
Figure 9-12: Abnormal State......................................................................................................................................................... 181
Figure 9-13: Application Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 185
Figure 9-14: IEC1000-4-11 Menu................................................................................................................................................. 185
Figure 9-15: IEC Dips and Interrupts............................................................................................................................................ 186
Figure 9-16: Voltage Variation Screen......................................................................................................................................... 188
Figure 9-17: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 1.0...................................................................................189
Figure 9-18: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 2.0...................................................................................189
Figure 9-19: IEC 61000-4-11 GUI screen....................................................................................................................................190
Figure 9-20: Application Setup Menus.........................................................................................................................................192
Figure 9-21: IEC1000-4-13 Menu................................................................................................................................................. 192
Figure 9-22: IEC 1000-4-13 FCURVE.......................................................................................................................................... 194
Figure 9-23: IEC 1000-4-13 OSWING.......................................................................................................................................... 194
Figure 9-24: IEC 1000-4-13 SWEEP............................................................................................................................................ 195
Figure 9-25: IEC 1000-4-13 Harmonics ....................................................................................................................................... 195
Figure 9-26: IEC 1000-4-13 INTERHARMONICS ....................................................................................................................... 196
Figure 9-27: IEC 61000-4-13 Meister Curve................................................................................................................................ 196
Figure 9-28: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 and 2.......................................................................................................198
Figure 9-29:IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3 ..................................................................................................................199
Figure 9-30: MENU 2 SCREEN.................................................................................................................................................... 201
Figure 9-31: INTERHARMONICS SCREEN................................................................................................................................ 201
Figure 9-32: Application Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 204
Figure 9-33: MIL704 Menu............................................................................................................................................................ 204
Figure 9-34: Steady State Menu................................................................................................................................................... 205
Figure 9-35: Transient Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 207
Figure 9-36: Emergency Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 208
Figure 9-37: Abnormal Screen...................................................................................................................................................... 209
Figure 9-38: MIL704 DC Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 210
Figure 9-39: Steady State DC....................................................................................................................................................... 210
Figure 9-40: Transient Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 211
Figure 9-41: Abnormal Test Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 212
Figure 9-42: Emergency Test....................................................................................................................................................... 213
Figure 9-43: Application Screen ................................................................................................................................................... 215
Figure 9-44: Watt-Hour Meter Screen..........................................................................................................................................215
Figure 9-45: WH-Meter Screen with Function Active................................................................................................................... 215
Figure 9-46: REGENERATE CONTROL screen ......................................................................................................................... 218

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List of Tables
Table 3-1: Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each RS Cabinet *.................................................................................................. 36
Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes*................................................................................................................................... 39
Table 3-3: Output Terminal connections........................................................................................................................................ 40
Table 3-4: System Interface Connectors........................................................................................................................................ 46
Table 3-5: Analog Interface Connector .......................................................................................................................................... 46
Table 3-6: BNC Connectors............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Table 3-7: BNC Connectors............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Table 3-8: External Sense Connector............................................................................................................................................ 47
Table 3-9: RS232 Connector pin out – RS with RS232 and USB................................................................................................. 48
Table 3-10: USB Connector pin out................................................................................................................................................ 49
Table 3-11: RJ45 LAN Connector pin out. ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Table 3-12: Clock and Lock Configuration settings ....................................................................................................................... 55
Table 3-13: Clock and Lock Initialization settings..........................................................................................................................56
Table 3-14: Remote Inhibit Mode Settings.....................................................................................................................................59
Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values.............................................................................................................................................. 145
Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table - TBD ....................................................................................................................... 147
Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table – RS Series.........................................................................................................................153
Table 7-1: Basic Symptoms.......................................................................................................................................................... 156
Table 7-2: RS Fuse Ratings ......................................................................................................................................................... 161
Table 7-3: Flash Down load Messages........................................................................................................................................164
Table 8-1& 8-2: Replaceable Parts & Fuses................................................................................................................................ 166
Table 9-1: Normal Voltage and Frequency Minimum................................................................................................................. 171
Table 9-2: Normal Voltage and Frequency Maximum..................................................................................................................172
Table 9-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance......................................................................................................................................... 172
Table 9-4: Normal VoltageSurge Sequence ................................................................................................................................ 176
Table 9-5: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence.....................................................................................................................177
Table 9-6: Normal Frequency Variation Sequence...................................................................................................................... 177
Table 9-7: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Minimum ........................................................................................................... 178
Table 9-8: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Maximum .......................................................................................................... 178
Table 9-9: Emergency Voltage Unbalance .................................................................................................................................. 178
Table 9-10: Abnormal Voltage Minimum...................................................................................................................................... 179
Table 9-11: Abnormal Voltage Maximum..................................................................................................................................... 179
Table 9-12: Abnormal Frequency Transient................................................................................................................................. 179
Table 9-13: Normal Voltage Minimum.......................................................................................................................................... 180
Table 9-14: Normal Voltage Maximum......................................................................................................................................... 180
Table 9-15: Voltage Surge............................................................................................................................................................ 181
Table 9-16: Abnormal Voltage Surge........................................................................................................................................... 182
Table 9-17: Phase mapping.......................................................................................................................................................... 184
Table 9-18: IEC 61000-3-34 Table C.2 ........................................................................................................................................ 184
Table 9-19: Dips and Interruptions Tests Performed During RUN ALL......................................................................................186
Table 9-20:Voltage Variations Test Performed During RUN ALL ............................................................................................... 188
Table 10-1: Error Messages ......................................................................................................................................................... 225

User Manual AMETEK Programmable Power
RS Series 11
1. Introduction
This instruction manual contains information on the installation, operation, calibration and
maintenance of all power systems that use the RS Series power sources with the programmable
controller.
1.1 General Description
The RS Series AC and DC power source systems are high efficiency, floor standing AC and DC
power sources that provide a precise output with low distortion. Available voltage ranges are
150 Vac, 300 Vac and 400 Vac in AC mode and 200 Vdc and 400 Vdc in DC mode. All models
provide three-phase output mode in either AC, DC and AC+DC mode of operation. In DC mode,
this implies there are three DC outputs with individual voltage programming on each output.
All RS-3Pi models provide features such as arbitrary waveform generation harmonics analysis,
standard RS232C, USB, IEEE-488 interfaces and an available LAN option.
The RS Series units are contained in a floor standing enclosure on casters. This allows the units
to be moved around more easily.
Read the installation instructions carefully before attempting to install and operate the RS Series
power systems.
1.2 Manual organization and format
All user documentation for California Instruments power sources is provided on CDROM in
electronic format. (Adobe Portable Document Format) The required Adobe PDF viewer is
available for download from the www.adobe.com website. This manual may be printed for
personal use if a hardcopy is desired. To request a hardcopy from AMETEK Programmable
Power, contact customer service at serv[email protected] There will be a charge for printed
manuals.
This manual contains sections on installation, normal use, maintenance and calibration. If the
RS system is equipped with a GPIB, RS232C, USB or LAN interface, refer to the RS
Programming manual for information on using the remote control interfaces and command
syntax. The programming manual is provided on the same CDROM as this user manual.

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2. Specifications
Specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 ±5°C and apply after a
30 minute warm-up time. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are per phase for sine wave
output into a resistive load. For three phase configurations or mode of operation, all
specifications are for Line to Neutral (L-N) and phase angle specifications are valid under
balanced load conditions only.
2.1 Electrical
2.1.1 Input
Parameter
RS90
RS180
RS270
RS360
RS450
RS540
Line Voltage:
(3 phase, 3
wire + ground
(PE))
208 V
LL
±10%
230 V
LL
±10%
400 V
LL
±10%
480 V
LL
±10%
Line VA: 106 KVA 212 KVA
318 KVA
424 KVA
530 KVA
636 KVA
Line Current: 350 A
RMS
@
187 V
LL
314 A
RMS
@
207 V
LL
180 A
RMS
@
360 V
LL
150 A
RMS
@
432 V
LL
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Line
currents are
2 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Line
currents are
3 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Line
currents are
4 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Line
currents are
5 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Line
currents are
6 x RS90
Line
Frequency: 47-63 Hz
Efficiency: 85 % (typical) depending on line and load
Power Factor: 0.95 (typical) / 0.99 at full power.
Inrush Current: 460 A
pk
@
208 V
LL
440A
pk
@
230 V
LL
264A
pk
@
400 V
LL
220A
pk
@
480 V
LL
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Peak
currents are
2 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Peak
currents are
3 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Peak
currents are
4 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Peak
currents are
5 x RS90
Each RS90
chassis
requires its
own AC
service.
Total Peak
currents are
6 x RS90
Hold-Up Time: > 10 ms
Isolation
Voltage: 2200 VAC input to output
1350 VAC input to chassis

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2.1.2 Output
Note: All specifications are for AC and DC unless otherwise indicated.
Output Parameter
RS90
RS180
RS270
RS360
RS450
RS540
Modes
AC, DC, AC+DC
Voltage:
Ranges (L-N):
AC Mode Low: 0 - 150 V / High: 0 - 300 V
DC Mode Low: 0 - 200 V / High: 0 - 400 V
AC+DC Mode AC: Low: 0 - 150 V / High: 0 - 300 V
DC Offset: Low Vrange: 0 - 150 V
High Vrange: 0 - 220 V
Resolution:
AC Mode 0.1 V
DC Mode 0.1 V
AC+DC Mode AC: 0.1 V
DC Offset: 0.01 V
Accuracy: ± 0.3 V < 100Hz, ± 0.6 V > 100Hz, AC mode
± 1 V DC mode
From 5% Vrange to 100% of Vrange, RMS bandwidth < 10KHz
Distortion THD
1
:
(Resistive full load,
normal mode)
< 0.5 % @ 16 - 66 Hz
< 1.00 % @ 66 - 500 Hz
< 1.25 % @ > 500 Hz
Distortion THD
1
:
(Resistive full load,
Regenerative
mode (-SNK))
< 1 % @ 16 - 66 Hz
< 2 % @ 66 - 500 Hz
< 3 % @ > 500 Hz
Load Regulation: 0.25 % FS @ DC - 100 Hz
0.5 % FS @ > 100 Hz
Line Regulation: 0.1% for 10% input line change
DC Offset Voltage: < 20 mV
Output Noise:
(20 kHz to 1 MHz) < 2 V
RMS
low V Range
< 3 V
RMS
high V Range
Output Coupling DC coupled
Except on optional -HV or -XV Voltage range output, which is AC coupled.
Power
(total power for all phases, either range, at full scale voltage, maximum ambient T = 35° C)
AC Mode 90 KVA
180 KVA
270 KVA
360 KVA
450 KVA
540 KVA
DC Mode 60 KW
120 KW
180 KW
240 KW
300 KW
360 KW
AC+DC Mode The maximum power and current in the AC+DC mode is equal to that in the DC mode
Current
Note
: Current, maximum amps indicated per phase available between 50 and 100 % of voltage range.
1
The distortion specification for the RS Series is valid for pure (inductance < 12 uH) resistive load conditions and
using a 30 KHz LP filter on distortion meter.

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Output Parameter
RS90
RS180
RS270
RS360
RS450
RS540
Maximum ambient temperate for full power operation at full-scale voltage is 35° C.
Constant Power Mode:
Operation at higher currents but constant power is possible from 80% of Voltage range (125% of
max. current) declining to 100% of maximum current at 100 % of voltage range for short periods
of time or at reduced ambient temperatures. (< 15 mins @ 30° C). See Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-
4.
AC Mode RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 200A
V Hi: 100A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 400A
V Hi: 200A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 600A
V Hi: 300A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 800A
V Hi: 400A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 1000A
V Hi: 500A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 1200A
V Hi: 600A
DC Mode
AC+DC Mode RS90, per phase
V Lo: 100A
V Hi: 50A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 200A
V Hi: 100A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 300A
V Hi: 150A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 400A
V Hi: 200A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 500A
V Hi: 250A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 600A
V Hi: 300A
Note: Current derates linearly from 50% of voltage range to 20% of specified current at 5% of voltage
range
Current Limit
Accuracy 0.5% of full scale
Current Limit mode Programmable, CC or CV mode
Repetitive Peak Current
Note: Maximum Peak Current shown. Value shown reflects absolute peak current protection level. This level may not be
reached under all load conditions. Depending on load conditions, peak current may max out at lower levels due to amplifier
output impedance.
Note: A repetitive peak current limit function is provided which will generate a fault and shut off the power supply if the
peak current drawn by the load exceeds the maximum level for more than 30 seconds. During this time, the amplifier will
limit the peak current at a somewhat level above the maximum level but it is not allowable to run in this mode indefinitely.
This should provide sufficient time to ride through any startup/inrush load conditions.
AC Mode
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 600A
V Hi: 300A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 1200A
V Hi: 600A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 1800A
V Hi: 900A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 2400A
V Hi: 1200A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 3000A
V Hi: 1500A
RS90, per
phase
V Lo: 3600A
V Hi: 1800A
Frequency
Range: Standard: 16 Hz - 819.0 Hz (for –HV option range, 45 Hz – 819.0 Hz)
-LF option: 16 Hz - 500.0 Hz
-HF option: 16 Hz – 905 Hz
Resolution: 0.01 Hz from 16.00 to 81.91 Hz
0.1 Hz from 82.0 to 819.0 Hz
Accuracy: ± 0.01 %
±0.25 % for the FC option
Phase (3 phase mode)
Range: Phase B/C relative to phase A
0.0 to 360.0°
Resolution: 0.1°
Accuracy: 16 Hz - 100 Hz: < 1.5°
100 Hz - 500 Hz: < 2°
> 500 Hz: < 4°

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Output Parameter
RS90
RS180
RS270
RS360
RS450
RS540
Ext. Sync Mode
(not available with FC option)
Input: Isolated TTL input for external frequency control. Requires 5V at 5 mA for logic high.
Accuracy: Ext. Sync to phase A with fixed Ext. Sync Frequency input:
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.
Figure 2-1: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Max Rating.
Current
(RMS)
Voltage (RMS)
75
300
200
120
160
80
40
100 A
150
Low V Range
High V Range
200 A
7.5
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Figure 2-2: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Derated.
Figure 2-3: RS90 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Max. Rating

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2.1.3 AC Measurements
Measurement specifications apply to RS90 model only. See notes for other models and
configurations.
Parameter
Range
Accuracy (
±
)
Resolution
Frequency 16.00 - 820.0 Hz 0.01% + 0.01 Hz
±0.25 % for the FC option 0.01 to 81.91 Hz 0.1 to 500 Hz
1 Hz above 500 Hz
RMS Voltage 0 - 300 Volts 0.1% FS, < 100 Hz
0.2% FS, > 100 Hz 0.01 Volt
RMS Current 0 - 250 Amps 0.5% FS, < 100 Hz
1.0% FS, > 100 Hz 0.1 Amp
Peak Current 0 - 750 Amps 2% FS, < 100 Hz
4% FS, > 100 Hz 0.1 Amp
VA Power 0 - 30 KVA 1% FS , < 100 Hz
2% FS, > 100 Hz 10 VA
Real Power 0 - 30 KW 1% FS, < 100 Hz
2% FS, > 100 Hz 10 W
Power Factor
(>0.2kVA)
0.00 - 1.00 0.01, <100 Hz
0.02, 100
-
820 Hz
0.01
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.
Figure 2-4: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Derated

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2.1.4 DC Measurements
Parameter
Range
Accuracy (
±
)
Resolution
Voltage 0 - 400 Vdc 0.25% FS 0.1 Volt
Current 0 - 200 Adc 0.5% FS 0.01 Amp
Power 0 - 10 kW 1% FS 10 W
Note: Accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts. For current and power measurements,
specifications apply from 2% to 100% of measurement range.
2.1.5 Harmonic Measurements
Harmonic measurement specifications apply to RS90-3Pi in three-phase mode. See notes for
other models and configurations.
Parameter Range Accuracy (±) Resolution
Frequency fundamental 16.00 - 820 Hz 0.03% + 0.03 Hz
±0.25 % for the FC option 0.01 Hz
Frequency harmonics
32.00 Hz – 16 KHz 0.03% + 0.03 Hz 0.01 Hz
Phase 0.0 - 360.0° 2° typ. 0.5°
Voltage Fundamental 0.1% FS 0.01V
Harmonic 2 - 50 0.1% + 0.1%/kHz FS 0.01V
Current Fundamental 0.5% FS, < 100 Hz
1.0% FS, > 100 Hz 0.1A
Harmonic 2 - 50 1.0% + 0.5%/kHz FS 0.1A
Note: For current measurements, specifications apply from 2% to 100% of measurement range.
2.1.6 System Specification
Parameter
Specification
External Modulation: 0 to 10%
Synchronization
Input: Isolated TTL input for external frequency control. Requires 5V at 5 mA for logic
high. Note: Not available with FC option
Trigger Input: External trigger source input. Requires TTL level input signal. Triggers on negative
edge. Response time 80 - 100 µs.
Trigger Output: Programmable through transient list system. 400 µs pulse for voltage or frequency
change. Isolated TTL output. Output reverts to Function strobe when not uses as
Trig Out. This function is mutually exclusive with the Function Strobe output.
Function Strobe: Active for any voltage or frequency program change. 400 µs pulse for voltage or
frequency change. Isolated TTL output. This function is mutually exclusive with the
Trigger Output. Same output is used for Trigger Output if Trigger Output is
programmed as part of list system.
Output Status: Monitors status of output relay. Isolated TTL output. High if output relay is closed,

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Parameter
Specification
low if output relay is open.
Non volatile memory
storage: 16 complete instrument setups and transient lists, 100 events per list.
Waveforms Sine (Models with Standard controller)
Sine, square, clipped, user defined (Models with Pi controller)
Transients Voltage: drop, step, sag, surge, sweep
Frequency: step, sag, surge, sweep
Voltage and Frequency: step, sweep
IEEE-488 Interface: SH1, AH1, T6, L3, SR1, RL2, DC1, DT1
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI
Response time is 10 ms (typical)
RS232C Interface: Bi-directional serial interface
9 pin D-shell connector
Handshake: CTS, RTS
Data bits: 7, 8
Stop bits: 1,2
Baud rate: 9600 to 115,200 bps
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.
Note: Disconnect any USB connection when using the RS232 interface.
USB Interface: Standard USB 1.1 peripheral.
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.
Note: 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.
LAN Interface: Option –LAN. When the LAN interface is installed, the RS232 interface is disabled.
RJ45 Connector, 10BaseT, 100BaseT or 1000BaseT,
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps
Protocol: TCP/IP.
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCP
Note: Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface.
Current Limit Modes: Two selectable modes of operation:
1. Constant current mode (voltage folds back with automatic recovery)
2. Constant voltage mode with trip-off (Relays open).

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2.1.7 Unit Protection
Input Over current: In-line fast acting fuses. Check fuse rating in Service and Maintenance section.
Ratings will depend on AC input configuration settings.
Circuit breaker for LV supply.
Input Over voltage: Automatic shutdown.
Input Over voltage
Transients: Surge protection to withstand EN50082-1 (IEC 801-4, 5) levels.
Output Over current: Adjustable level constant current mode with programmable set point.
Output Short Circuit: Peak and RMS current limit.
Over temperature: Automatic shutdown.
2.2 Mechanical
Parameter
Specification
Dimensions:
(for each RS chassis) Height: 74.5” 1892.3 mm Width: 30.3” 769.6 mm
Depth: 38.3” 972.8 mm
Unit Weight:
(for each RS chassis) Net: 2150 lbs / 975 Kg approximately 2475 lbs / 1123 Kg approximately including –AV option
Shipping: 2450 lbs / 1111 Kg approximately
2775 lbs / 1258 Kg approximately including –AV option
Material: Steel chassis with aluminum panels and covers.
Finish: Light textured painted external surfaces.
Panels semi-gloss polyurethane color no. 26440 (medium gray)
Cooling: Fan cooled with air intake on the front and exhaust to the rear.
Fans: 14 x 225CFM.
Air displacement 50 Cu Ft/sec. Max.
Internal Construction: Modular sub assemblies.
Rear Panel
Connections:
(See section 3 for description of connections)
•Cable entry and strain relieve for AC input wiring
•Cable entry and strain relieve for output wiring
•External sense terminal block (Remote voltage sense)
•System interface (2x)
•Clock and Lock BNC's (requires -LKM or -LKS options)
•RS232, USB, GPIB, LAN (option)
•Trigger In BNC
•Trigger Out BNC
•Function Strobe BNC
•Output Status