doble F6300 User manual

Doble Engineering Company
85 Walnut Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-4037
(USA)
PN 500-0462 72A-2337-01 Rev. B 11/05
F6300 Power
System Simulator
User Guide

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Contents
1. Introducing the F6300 ...............................................................................1-1
Hardware Architecture............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Control Panel Version 2 ............................................................................................................................. 1-3
What is ProTesTTM.................................................................................................................................... 1-4
2. F6300 Front Panel .....................................................................................2-1
Source Outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Instrument Display ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Current Sources.......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Auxiliary Functions .................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Communications ................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connecting the F6300 and F6150 .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Ethernet 10Base 2 Communications with a “T” Connector .................................................................. 2-3
Ethernet 10Base 2 Communication using Terminators ......................................................................... 2-5
Ethernet Communication to F6000 Instruments ................................................................................... 2-5
Serial Communication to F6000 Instruments ..................................................................................... 2-10
Low Level Source Connections ................................................................................................................ 2-13
Power ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-14
3. Setup and Configuration ............................................................................3-1
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Using the Setup Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Using the F6300 Configuration Window .................................................................................................... 3-3
4. Troubleshooting the F6300 ........................................................................4-1
Troubleshooting Flow Charts...................................................................................................................... 4-1
General Troubleshooting Techniques......................................................................................................... 4-4
LED Status Indicators.................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Current Amplifier Circuit Boards.......................................................................................................... 4-5
CPU1 and CPU2 Circuit Boards .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Analog Multiplexer Circuit Board ........................................................................................................ 4-8
High Voltage Power Supply Circuit Board ........................................................................................... 4-9
Component Checkout Procedures ............................................................................................................ 4-10
Checking the Power Supply............................................................................................................... 4-10

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Checking the Current Amplifier Board................................................................................................4-10
Checking the Cooling Fans.................................................................................................................4-10
Resolving Communications Problems.......................................................................................................4-11
Error Types ...............................................................................................................................................4-11
Hardware Errors .................................................................................................................................4-11
Source Errors......................................................................................................................................4-13
System Errors......................................................................................................................................4-14
5. Field Replacement Procedures .................................................................. 5-1
Preparatory Steps........................................................................................................................................5-1
Remove the Instrument Cover ..............................................................................................................5-2
Perform a Power Up and a Visual Check to Identify a Faulty Component.............................................5-4
Remove and Replace the Instrument Front Panel ........................................................................................5-4
Removing and Replacing the Communications Board ................................................................................5-8
Removing and Replacing Circuit Boards.....................................................................................................5-9
Removing and Replacing the Cooling Fans...............................................................................................5-10
Verify the Replacement ............................................................................................................................5-12
Replaceable Components and Cables.......................................................................................................5-13
6. Safety and Maintenance ............................................................................ 6-1
F6300 Rules for Safe Operation ..................................................................................................................6-1
Cleaning the F6300 ....................................................................................................................................6-1
Customer Service .................................................................................................................................6-2
Returning the F6300 ...................................................................................................................................6-2
Appendix A. Firmware Maintenance .............................................................A-1
Flash Loader .............................................................................................................................................. A-1
About F6XXX Firmware....................................................................................................................... A-2
Communications Parameters............................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B. Configuring Windows for
Ethernet Communications ..........................................................B-1
Configuring the Control PC........................................................................................................................ B-1
Setting the F6300 IP Address ..................................................................................................................... B-4
Appendix C. Source Configurations ..............................................................C-1
Current Sources ......................................................................................................................................... C-1
Rules for Source Selection ......................................................................................................................... C-1
Compliance Voltage and Current Range .................................................................................................... C-1

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User Defined Configurations ......................................................................................................................C-3
Appendix D. Field Calibration Verification ..................................................D-1
Testing Specifications................................................................................................................................ D-1
Ambient Accuracy.............................................................................................................................. D-1
Test Setup........................................................................................................................................... D-1
Test Equipment................................................................................................................................... D-1
Testing a 150 VA High Current Source ............................................................................................... D-2
Testing a 450 VA High Current Source ............................................................................................... D-3
Phase Shift Testing .................................................................................................................................... D-5
Appendix E. F6300 Specifications ..................................................................E-1
Current Sources.......................................................................................................................................... E-1
Ranges and Resolution ............................................................................................................................... E-1
General Specifications ............................................................................................................................... E-2

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1. Introducing the F6300
The 6300 High Power Current Module (Figure 1.1), used in conjunction with the F6150 Power
System Simulator, provides you with realistic power system simulation for protection schemes.
The F6300 has two groups of three current sources, six in total. Each source is rated at 150 VA of
continuous power or 225 VA of power for 1.5 seconds. Also, each group can be configured as
one source at 450 VA of continuous power or 675 VA of power for 1.5 seconds. The F6300
provides:
• Six 150 VA current sources
or
• Two 450 VA current sources
Figure 1.1 F6300
Configuration of the sources is internal and independently controlled by a computer to meet
diverse requirements for various relay tests. By configuring the current sources in series or in
parallel, the F6300 yields more power for testing high burden relays or protection schemes.

Hardware Architecture
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Hardware Architecture
The F6300 High Power Current Amplifier (Figure 1.2) is designed to work in conjunction with
the F6150 Power System Simulator. The F6150 is responsible for the waveform generation. The
F6300 makes the control of the amplifiers available to the F6150 via the Ethernet link and the
low level input connection.
The components of the F6300 Instrument are:
• Front Panel
• CPU Board
• Analog Multiplexer board
• Six Current Amplifiers
• Power Supply
• Four Cooling Fans
Power Supply
Current Source
Current Source
Current Source
Current Source
Current Source
Analog Multiplexer
CPU
Comm.
Output Terminal Board & Display
Current Source
Fans
Figure 1.2 F6300 Components