Elettrotest TPS/M 1500 User manual

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TPS/M 1500-9000VA
USER MANUAL
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TPS/M Models covered in this manual:
Model
Code
TPS/M 1500
99111103
TPS/M 3000
99111253
TPS/M 6000
99111503
TPS/M 9000
99111653
This manual is written from TPS/M firmware version TPSX 09_.
Please check the latest manual version at www.elettrotestspa.it
To consult older manual versions, please contact our support at
[email protected]

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Document list:
This manual is completed by a list of documents, useful to understand all the features of your
TPS/M.
Scan the QR-code or click on the link to directly download the documents.
Documents
Description
Link
QR-code
User Manual
Latest manual version
Manual
Brochure
Brochure for all the TPS-HPS-CPS models
Brochure
TPS Parameters
Describes all the machine modifiable
parameters and the start-up sequence.
TPS
Parameters
TPS protocol
Elettrotest
Describes how the Elettrotest remote
communication protocol works.
Elettrotest
Protocol
TPS protocol
SCPI
Describes how the SCPI remote
communication protocol works with your
TPS/M.
SCPI
Protocol

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Documents
Description
Link
QR-code
PS Interface
Software for remote use.
PS_interface
Driver LabView
Manual and LabView Drivers for PS-
interface
Driver
LabView

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Elettrotest Spa
P,zza R.Riello 20/B
45021 Badia Polesine (RO)
Italy
[phone]
www.elettrotestspa.it
After sale support
[email protected]
Thank you for purchasing the TPS/M generator.
TPS/M/M is an high performance variable voltage generator (amplitude and frequency) in order to
simulate and electrical line for test for different application (laboratory, test line, production line)
Responsability:
Elettrotest disclaims any responsibility for damage to people or things
caused by an improper use of its products.
Mandatory
-Verify voltage, power and frequency compatibility between TPS/M range and electrical
specification of equipment under test (EUT).
-Electrical components of the system must be suitable for the rated voltage and current of
TPS/M model (paragraph 1.2)
-The electrical components, which by construction cannot support external influences (of
the generator in all its range), can only be used on condition that adequate additional
protection has been provided with automatic disconnection protection.
Notes:
This manual lists precautions and information about operating procedure of device.
The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice because of continuing
improvements on the instrument’s
Should you have any questions or find any error please contact us by email.
Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this document is strictly
prohibited, without Elettrotest permission
Version:
This manual is written for TPS/M firmware version TPSX 09_ and higher.
To consult older manual versions, please contact our support at [email protected]

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SAFETY WARNINGS
The manufacturer urges users to read the user manual for our products before installation.
The installation must be carried out by qualified technical staff. The non-observance of the
warnings in this manual can cause electric shocks, even fatal ones.
Please find some general safety warnings below.
•This equipment must be connected to the mains supply using the appropriate safety
devices.
•TPS/M must be connected to safety ground through the correct connections. The non-
observance or the degradation of this earth connection can lead to electric shocks, even
fatal ones. As regards the correct connection modes, please refer to the information
contained in paragraph 4.
•Disconnect TPS/M from the mains before any work on the equipment and on the
connected power loads.
•Before touching the load or the output connector make sure that the power supply on the
device has been disconnected for at least 5 minutes. This is the time necessary in order for
the capacitors inside the device to discharge. The non-observance of this discharge time
can lead to electric shocks, even fatal ones.
•Avoid heavy shocks to the equipment (especially during transport) or exposure to extreme
weather conditions.
•Any damage to the product due to transportation, incorrect installation or improper use is
not covered by the guarantee supplied by the manufacturer.
•Do not use the equipment in explosive environments or in the presence of dust, acids or
corrosive and/or inflammable gases.
•Tampering with or dismantling any component in the equipment will void the warranty
automatically.
•Do not operate or store under conditions where condensing may occur or where
conductive debris may enter in the case.
•Keep the ventilation holes on the front and rear free from obstruction.
•Do not make dielectric strengths test on the input or output of the equipment. Contact
Elettrotest if you need to do specific test
ELECTRIC RISK
There are dangerous voltages inside TPS/M and over the output connector.
The non-observance of the warnings suggest in this manual can lead to electric
shocks, even fatal ones.
OVERHEATING RISK
In the case of a ventilation system failure, the metal parts of the inverter may reach
high temperatures (in some cases higher than 70°C).

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DISPOSAL
INFORMATION FOR USERS ON THE CORRECT HANDLING OF WASTE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
In reference to European Union directive 2012/19/EU issued on 24 July 2012 and the related
national legislation, please note that:
•WEEE cannot be disposed of as municipal waste and such waste must be collected and
disposed of separately;
•the public or private waste collection systems defined by local legislation must be used. In
addition, the equipment can be returned to the manufacturer at the end of its working life
when buying new equipment;
•the equipment may contain hazardous substances: the improper use or incorrect disposal
of such may have negative effects on human health and on the environment;
•the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) shown on the product or on the packaging and on
the instruction sheet indicates that the equipment must be disposed of separately;
•in the event of illegal disposal of electrical and electronic waste, the penalties are specified
by local waste disposal legislation.

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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................10
1.1. MAIN FEATURES ..................................................................................................................10
1.1.1. Output voltage .............................................................................................................10
1.1.2. Output frequency.........................................................................................................10
1.1.3. User interface...............................................................................................................11
1.2. MODELS...............................................................................................................................12
1.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................13
1.3.1. Limitation current ........................................................................................................13
1.4. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS....................................................................................................14
1.4.1. TPS/M 1500 | TPS/M 3000.........................................................................................14
1.4.2. TPS/M 6000..................................................................................................................15
1.4.3. TPS/M 9000..................................................................................................................16
2. NOTES FOR USERS......................................................................................................................17
2.1. Switching ON .......................................................................................................................17
2.2. PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MODE................................................................................17
2.3. VOLTAGE MENU ..................................................................................................................17
2.3.1. Setting Voltage.............................................................................................................17
2.4. RANGE SETTING...................................................................................................................18
2.5. VOLTAGE VISUALIZATION....................................................................................................19
2.6. FREQUENCY MENU..............................................................................................................20
2.6.1. Frequency setting.........................................................................................................20
2.6.2. Frequency reference setting........................................................................................20
2.7. MODE MENU.......................................................................................................................21
2.7.1. Voltage reaction...........................................................................................................21
2.8. ALARMS ...............................................................................................................................22
2.8.1. Loading alarms .............................................................................................................23
2.8.2. System alarms..............................................................................................................23
2.8.3. Current alarm...............................................................................................................23
2.8.4. Voltage alarm...............................................................................................................23
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................24
3.1. GENERAL NOTES..................................................................................................................24
3.1.1. INSPECTION..................................................................................................................24
3.2. POWER CABLING .................................................................................................................25
3.2.1. TPS/M 1500..................................................................................................................25
3.2.2. TPS/M 3000..................................................................................................................26
3.2.3. TPS/M 6000..................................................................................................................27
3.2.4. TPS/M 9000..................................................................................................................28
3.3. PROTECTION DEVICE ...........................................................................................................30
3.3.1. GENERAL DIAGRAM .....................................................................................................30
3.3.2. RCD PROTECTION.........................................................................................................30
3.3.3. MAGNETO-THERMAL PROTECTION.............................................................................31
3.3.4. LINE FUSES ...................................................................................................................31
3.3.5. INTERNAL FUSES TPS/M 1000......................................................................................31
3.3.6. INTERNAL FUSES TPS/M 3000......................................................................................31
3.3.7. INTERNAL FUSES TPS/M 6000.....................................................................................31
3.3.8. INTERNAL FUSES TPS/M 9000......................................................................................32

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3.3.9. ACCESSORY TPS/M 1000..............................................................................................32
3.3.10. ACCESSORY TPS/M 3000 ..........................................................................................32
3.3.11. ACCESSORY TPS/M 6000 ..........................................................................................33
3.3.12. ACCESSORY TPS/M 9000 ..........................................................................................33
3.4. WIRING DIAGRAM...............................................................................................................34
3.4.1. 2 WIRE CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................34
3.4.2. 4 WIRE CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................35
4. REMOTE CONTROL.....................................................................................................................36
4.1. Control software..................................................................................................................36
4.2. RS232 serial cable................................................................................................................36
4.3. EXISTENCE TABLE.................................................................................................................36
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................37
5.1. MAINTENANCE / CLEANING................................................................................................37
5.1.1. Scheduled maintenance...............................................................................................37
5.2. ALARMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS .....................................................................................37
5.3. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................38
5.3.1. Overvoltage/Undervoltage alarms ..............................................................................38
5.3.2. Overtemperature alarms .............................................................................................38
5.3.3. Inverter alarm ..............................................................................................................39
5.3.4. Max DV OUT alarm.......................................................................................................39
5.3.5. Limit IOUT alarm ..........................................................................................................39
6. GUARANTEE ...............................................................................................................................40
7. REVISION INDEX .........................................................................................................................40

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1. INTRODUCTION
TPS/M is a power source that supplies sinusoidal stable voltage. Its output voltage is adjustable in
frequency, amplitude and phase.
1.1. MAIN FEATURES
1.1.1. Output voltage
The output voltage is guaranteed perfectly sinusoidal, with a distortion of less than 0.3%
regardless of the load. The value of output voltage is kept perfectly stable within 0.1% with linear
load and a full load.
It’s designed for harmonics and flicker test. It meets the corresponding specifications as per EN
61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3.
The load that TPS/M is able to drive can vary from a pure capacity to a pure inductance.
The output voltage is adjustable with continuity from zero to full scale.
TPS/M can in fact provide the nominal power at various full scales and this allows the TPS/M to
adapt himself to the disparate needs of the user, without having heavy limitations on the output
current.
Furthermore TPS/M is capable to keep the voltage stable also with time variable loads, as for
example the pulsating loads. In fact TPS/M recovers the distortion of the waveform within 0.3 %
with linear load and the amplitude of the voltage within 0.1% in less than half period.
TPS/M can bear a short circuit for an indefinite time without suffering any consequence.
1.1.2. Output frequency
In AC configuration TPS/M allows the regulation of the output frequency from 10 to 80Hz at
maximum voltage.
This output frequency can be regulated with continuity within the above-mentioned range of
frequencies and it has a stability of 0.01% with respect to the set frequency.
TPS/M also allows to synchronize the output frequency with the frequency of the supply line; this
synchronization is obtained both in frequency and in phase with the line.
This allows a completely synchronous output with regard to the supply line.

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1.1.3. User interface
TPS is intended to have a user-friendly interface.
It is also featured the possibility of a host computer control, thus allowing to perform tests
automatically.
TPS allows various usage selections: working range, wires drop compensation, working frequency,
synchronization of the output frequency with the power line.
Furthermore, TPS/M gives the user clear information on the status of the output.
It is monitored both the set voltage and the set frequency and the output voltage is read with a
precision of 0.3%.
The user is also warned in case of overcurrent obtainable by the TPS/M, or in case of high loss in
the wires, that should not exceed 5% of the set voltage.

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1.2. MODELS
The following tables show all the characteristics of all the TPS/M models:
TPS/M 1500
TPS/M 3000
TPS/M 6000
TPS/M 9000
Power/Inrush Mode
1500/3000 VA
3000/6000 VA
6000/12000 VA
9000/18000 VA
Code
99111103
99111253
99111503
99111653
Output
Single phase
Single phase
Single phase
Single phase
Characteristic
Not isolated
Not isolated
Not isolated
Not isolated
Voltage
Range
150V/300V
150V/300V
150V/300V
150V/300V
Accuracy
<0.5%
<0.5%
<0.5%
<0.5%
Distortion
<0.3%2)
<0.3%2)
<0.3%2)
<0.3%2)
Stability of the output voltage
<0.1%
<0.1%
<0.1%
<0.1%
Recovery time of the waveform
<10ms
<10ms
<10ms
<10ms
Maximum Compensated drop
5% f.s
5% f.s
5% f.s
5% f.s
Recovery-time of drop on wires
<200ms.
<200ms.
<200ms.
<200ms.
Output voltage resolution
0.025% f.s.
0.025% f.s.
0.025% f.s.
0.025% f.s.
Maximum current
Range
150V
300V
150V
300V
150V
300V
150V
300V
RMS continuous 2)
9.33A
4.67A
18.7A
9.3A
38.1A
19.0A
60.2A
30.1A
Inrush Current (3 seconds)2)
18.7A
9.3A
37.3A
18.7A
84.6A
38.1A
123.6A
61.8A
Frequency
Output frequency range
DC1), 10Hz –80Hz4)
DC1),10Hz –80Hz4)
DC1), 10Hz - 80Hz4)
DC1), 10Hz –80Hz4)
Range of synchronization
45Hz - 65Hz
45Hz - 65Hz
45Hz - 65Hz
45Hz - 65Hz
Frequency resolution
0.02Hz
0.02Hz
0.02Hz
0.02Hz
Frequency precision
100ppm
100ppm
100ppm
100ppm
Supply
Input supply
230Vac ± 10% 1Ph
230Vac ± 10% 1Ph
400Vac ± 10% 3PH+N
400Vac ± 10% 3PH+N
Maximum Input current
12A
24A
16A/24A neutral
24A/41A neutral
Input Frequency
50Hz-60Hz
50Hz-60Hz
50Hz-60Hz
50Hz-60Hz
Other
Size (H : W : D)
191 : 471 : 5133)
191 : 471 : 5133)
281 : 471 : 5133)
281 : 471 : 5133)
Weight
25Kg
29Kg
39Kg
44Kg
Protections
OVP;UVP;OTP
OVP;UVP;OTP
OVP;UVP;OTP
OVP;UVP;OTP
Operation Temperature Range
0-35°C
0-35°C
0-35°C
0-35°C
RS232
YES
YES
YES
YES
RS485
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
LAN
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
Amplifier Options
99101133
99101133
99101133
99101133
DC options
99101120
99101120
99101120
99101120
1) Only on 300V range
2) With Resistive load
3) Rack and Desk solution
4) You can set up 320Hz by serial command, but with derating of performance and maximum voltage

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1.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.3.1. Limitation current
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0
Time (sec)
I/Io

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1.4. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
1.4.1. TPS/M 1500 | TPS/M 3000
513
191
PROG
3
1 2
OUTPUT
INTERFACE
OUT 2OUT 1SET
DISPLAY VOLT
OUT 3
300 150
RANGE VOLT
LINEINT
FREQ. REF
INVERTER
OVER TEMP
V
V
MAX OUT 1
MAX OUT 2
VOLTAGE
LIMIT OUT 2
LIMIT OUT 1
UNDERVOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE
CURRENT
HARDWARE RESET
RESET
VMAX OUT 3LIMIT OUT 3 97 8
456
.0CLEAR
FREQ.
VOLT
ENTER
SENSE
ELETTROTEST
ELETTROTEST
VOLTAGE
SET VOLT
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS
FREQ. SET
FREQUENCY
SYSTEM
ALARMS
SUPPLY
MODE
471
GND
SENSE
RS
232
OUT
MAIN SUPPLY FUSE
1
0
!

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281
513
1.4.2. TPS/M 6000
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS
SUPPLY
CURRENT
OVERVOLTAGE
UNDERVOLTAGE
LIMIT OUT 1
LIMIT OUT 2
LIMIT OUT 3
RESET
OUT 3
DISPLAY VOLT
RANGE VOLT
150300
SET OUT 1 OUT 2
SET VOLT
VOLTAGE
FREQ. REF
INT LINE
FREQUENCY
FREQ. SET
ELETTROTEST
ELETTROTEST
HARDWARE RESET
VOLTAGE
MAX OUT 3
MAX OUT 2
MAX OUT 1
V
V
V
INTERFACE
OUTPUT
ALARMS
SYSTEM
OVER TEMP
INVERTER
MODE
SENSE
VOLT
6
5
4
FREQ.
ENTER
CLEAR
0
.
87 9
PROG21 3
471
GND
OUT
SENSE
RS232
MAIN SUPPLY
FUSES
1
0
!
!

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513
1.4.3. TPS/M 9000
471
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS
LINEINTOUT 2OUT 1SET
300 150
RANGE VOLT
OUT 3
ELETTROTEST ELETTROTEST
FREQ. SET
FREQUENCY
FREQ. REF
VOLTAGE
SET VOLT
DISPLAY VOLT
VMAX OUT 1LIMIT OUT 1
7 8
.0
INTERFACE
V
VMAX OUT 2
MAX OUT 3
HARDWARE RESET
RESET
LIMIT OUT 3
LIMIT OUT 2 9
CLEAR ENTER
FREQ.
1 2
45
SENSE
MODE
INVERTER
OVER TEMP
SYSTEM
ALARMS
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
UNDERVOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE
CURRENT
SUPPLY 3PROG
6VOLT
RS232
EARTH
N
N
FUSES
L3
L2
L1
MAIN SUPPLY
OUT
SENSE
GND
1
0
!
!

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2. NOTES FOR USERS
2.1. Switching ON
As soon as TPS/M switches on, through the switch placed on the control panel of the machine, it
makes different cycles of test, indicated by the progression of the numbers from 0 to 9 on the
displays.
In case of bad working the test stops and the machine indicates on the control panel the type of
alarm checked (see at the voice alarms).
When the test ends TPS/M is set to 0 Volt in the range 300 Volt, 50 Hertz and regulation on the
output terminals (2 wires).
After the appearing of these indications TPS/M is ready to work.
2.2. PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MODE
allows you to change various generator start parameters through the programming mode.
The programming mode allows you to configure a starting profile of the application, different from
the factory one.
The modifiable parameters and how to access the programming mode are illustrated in the
TPS_Parameters manual.
2.3. VOLTAGE MENU
2.3.1. Setting Voltage
There are two ways to set the Voltage: through the appropriate buttons UP and DOWN placed on
the left on the control panel or through the numeric keyboard.

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The buttons UP and DOWN, respectively indicated with a little arrow upwards and downwards,
permit a continuous variation of the output voltage; the speed of the output voltage variation
depends on time the button is pushed, as time increases, the speed of the output voltage variation
progressively increases.
Instead, if you want to set a fixed output voltage, you can use the numeric keyboard situated on
the right side of the control panel.
To set a fixed output voltage proceed in the following way:
1. Push the button PROGRAM (the corresponding led switches on)
2. Push the button VOLT (the volt display switches off)
3. Digit the required voltage through the numeric keyboard (the numbers are visualized on
the display)
4. Push ENTER.
After pushing ENTER the display begins to blink, this is to indicate the output is going to the set
voltage, as soon as the connection takes place, the display stops to flash and the PROGRAM led
shuts off.
In case of error, you can push the button CLEAR which causes the exit from the programming
routine.
The maximum voltage is equal to the set off range.
Moreover, if the set off voltage is not coherent with the set off range (for example the setting of a
voltage exceeding the range) the datum is not accepted after pushing ENTER.
2.4. RANGE SETTING
The TPS/M range buttons allows to make use of the full output power at different voltages.
There are two different ranges: 300 Volt and 150 Volt.

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FREQ. REF
FREQ. SETSET VOLT
DISPLAY VOLT
RANGE VOLT
SET
150300
OUT INT
VOLTAGE
ELETTROTEST
ELETTROTEST
SUPPLY
CURRENT
OVERVOLTAGE
UNDERVOLTAGE
LIMIT OUT
LINE
RESET
FREQUENCY
VOLTAGE
MAX OUTV
INTERFACE
SYSTEM
OVER TEMP
INVERTER
ALARMS SENSE
MODE
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS
4
.
7
1
HARDWARE RESET
The maximum output power changes according to the nature of the connected load; in case of
resistance loads the power is nominal, in case of pure inductive loads the power increases, in
case of pure capacity load the power diminishes.
To change the range, push the button corresponding to the requested range placed on the left
of the command panel under the voice RANGE VOLT.
When the range is changed, the display showing the set voltage turns off and the output voltage
goes down slowly till zero, then the output power is switched off; after about 15 seconds the
output is switched on again and the Volts display visualizes zero voltage (0.0); since that moment
TPS/M is ready to receive on the new range.
2.5. VOLTAGE VISUALIZATION
The display concerning the output voltage can visualize the set voltage or the output voltage with
four digits both.
At turn on, the display visualizes the set voltage and this is indicated by the led on the button SET
in the DISPLAY VOLT section of the panel.
In order to visualize the actual output voltage, push the corresponding button (OUT); the
visualized voltage indicates the output voltage with a precision of 0.3% at full scale range.
If the set voltage is changed, the display returns to show the set value.
In case of 4 wires operation, the display shows the voltage on the sense inputs.

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2.6. FREQUENCY MENU
2.6.1. Frequency setting
The output frequency of TPS/M can change between 40 and 80 hertz.
To set the frequency proceed likewise the setting voltage through the buttons UP and DOWN
(upwards and downwards arrow) and by means of the programming numeric keyboard.
To set the frequency through the programming numeric keyboard you can proceed likewise the
voltage pushing the button HERTZ instead of the button VOLT thus indicating to TPS/M that you
want to program the frequency.
Either in this case after pushing the button ENTER the display concerning the Hertz value
visualization flashes until the output frequency coincides with the set one.
If you plan a frequency exceeding the frequency range, the input value is not accepted pushing the
button ENTER.
2.6.2. Frequency reference setting
The output frequency can have two references: the first one is an inner frequency reference with a
precision of 0.01%, the second one is the line of loading frequency.
At turn on TPS/M is connected to the inner reference and this state is signalled by the led
corresponding to the button INT at the voice FREQ. REF.
To connect the output frequency to the network frequency, push the button LINE; in this case the
output frequency is brought at 50 Hertz (this is indicated by the flashing of the visualized
frequency); when the connections with the 50 Hertz takes place, TPS/M is connected to the
network frequency and the display concerning the frequency switches off.
The state of connections to the network is indicated by the led corresponding to the button LINE.