REGATRON TopCon TC.GXS Installation manual

Additional Information
to the TopCon TC.GXS device
Programmable Regenerating DC Sink
Version V01.15
Your distributor:

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General information
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the purpose of technical progress or product improvement, without
stating the reasons. In general we refer to the applicable issue of our
“Terms of delivery”.
Manufacturer
Information on the manufacturer
Regatron AG Tel. [phone]
Kirchstrasse 11 Fax [phone]
9400 Rorschach www.regatron.com
SWITZERLAND
[e-mail]
Tab. 1
Instructions
Document identification
Identifier
TC.GXS, Programmable Regenerating DC Sink
Version V01.15
Tab. 2

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Usage of the document
Purpose of the document
These operating instructions provide information on the handling of the
system during the entire life cycle of the switch cabinet. They serve as a
guide and reference work. Familiarise yourself with the contents of
these operating instructions to operate the device efficiently.
The operating instructions must be available at all times to the
personnel who are operating the device.
These operating instructions supplements to the actual TopCon
TC.GSS operating manual. It is possible to download the newest
TopCon TC.GSS manual from the website www.regatron.com.
Mortal danger due to electric shock!
• Due to the high operating voltage of the device and possible
arcing in related applications, there is a risk of injury!
• Parts of the system may be damaged by incorrect operation
of the electrical power supply and loads connected to it.
Avoidance:
⇒ Read the operating instructions (in particular the section
safety) before you place the system in operation, connect or
disconnect a load.
Warning

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Conventions used
Hazard and warning information
Pictogram Meaning
For an immediate hazard that will result in serious injuries
or fatality.
For an immediate hazard that can result in serious injuries
or fatality.
For a possibly hazardous situation that can result in
serious injuries or fatality.
For a possibly hazardous situation that could result in
damage to the product or another item in its surroundings.
Tab. 3 Basic hazard and warning information
Further warning and hazard information
Pictogram Meaning
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION due to electrical power
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION related to suspended
load
Tab. 4 Symbols included in the table can be used for more specific depiction of warning
information from Tab. 3 "Basic hazard and warning information".
DANGER
Warning
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Pictogram Meaning
Important information
Tab. 5 Mandatory signs that are important for the operation of the device or the software
General notes
Pictogram Meaning
Tip, for working efficiently with the device
Tab. 6 Additional information, so that you can find possibly important information quickly.
Open questions
In you have any questions, your TopCon sales partner will be pleased
to be of assistance.
However, you can also reach Regatron support at the following
address:
Customer support
Regatron AG Tel. [phone]
Kirchstrasse 11 Fax [phone]
9400 Rorschach www.regatron.com
SWITZERLAND [e-mail]
Tab.7 Customer support.

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Table of contents
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................2
Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................................2
Instructions.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Usage of the document....................................................................................................................................3
Purpose of the document...............................................................................................................................................3
Conventions used ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Open questions ..............................................................................................................................................................5
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................8
1.1. Important information on the product...............................................................................................8
1.2. Purpose and restrictions....................................................................................................................8
1.2.1. Feeding and regenerative mode ......................................................................................................................9
1.2.2. Reverse polarity protection (RPP) function by default ..................................................................................10
1.2.3. General view ..................................................................................................................................................13
1.3. Technical data....................................................................................................................................14
1.3.1. Safety feature.................................................................................................................................................14
1.3.2. Control ...........................................................................................................................................................14
2. GENERAL INFORMATION ON SAFETY AND HAZARDS.......................................15
2.1. Categorisation of the hazard areas .................................................................................................15
2.2. Personnel area...................................................................................................................................16
2.3. Systems and material area...............................................................................................................18
2.4. Mains connection area......................................................................................................................20
2.5. Surrounding area...............................................................................................................................20
2.6. Transport area ...................................................................................................................................21
2.7. Area related to interaction with the system....................................................................................22
2.8. Ordinances and regulations.............................................................................................................23
3. CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS....................................................................................24
3.1. Elements of the TopCon TC.GXS standard interface....................................................................24
3.2. Human Machine interface HMI (Option)..........................................................................................25
4. OPERATING FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................26
4.1. Safety concept...................................................................................................................................26
4.2. System control - internal ..................................................................................................................26
4.3. Examples of system configuration..................................................................................................27
4.3.1. Configuration of the system in series ............................................................................................................27
4.3.2. Configuration of the system in parallel..........................................................................................................28

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5. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING..................................................................29
5.1. Safety information.............................................................................................................................29
5.2. Installation instructions....................................................................................................................30
5.2.1. Installation location/transport.......................................................................................................................30
5.2.2. General information on installation...............................................................................................................30
5.2.3. Electromagnetic compatibility/interference suppression .............................................................................31
5.2.4. System mains connection ..............................................................................................................................31
5.2.5. System load connection .................................................................................................................................32
5.3. Commissioning TopCon TC.GXS systems.....................................................................................33
5.3.1. Prior to switching on for the first time...........................................................................................................33
5.3.2. Parameterisation............................................................................................................................................33
5.3.3. Optimisation of the control and monitoring functions..................................................................................34
6. SYSTEM OPERATION ..............................................................................................35
6.1. Important controls.............................................................................................................................35
6.1.1. EMERGENCY STOP..........................................................................................................................................35
6.1.2. System main switch .......................................................................................................................................36
6.2. Switching on and off the system .....................................................................................................36
6.2.1. Prerequisites for successful switching on ......................................................................................................36
6.2.2. Switching on the system ................................................................................................................................36
6.2.3. Switching off the system ................................................................................................................................36
6.2.4. Device self-test...............................................................................................................................................37
6.2.5. Function test ..................................................................................................................................................37
6.3. Specifying set values........................................................................................................................38
7. ERRORS AND WARNINGS ......................................................................................39
7.1. Error indication..................................................................................................................................39
7.1.1. Categorisation of causes of errors into groups..............................................................................................39
7.1.2. Error indication on the front of the TopCon TC.GXS......................................................................................40
7.1.3. Error indication in the TopControl application ..............................................................................................41
7.2. Acknowledging errors.......................................................................................................................42
8. MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................43

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1. Product description
1.1. Important information on the product
1.2. Purpose and restrictions
Q4 mode operation
A system with TopCon TC.GXS modules is used as a constant current
or constant voltage sink. To obtain higher power, current or voltage,
several TopCon modules can be connected in series or in parallel.
Reverse polarity protection
The devices are equipped with RPP by default.
Restriction on usage
TopCon TC.GXS power supply devices connected in series are not
allowed to exceed a total DC voltage of 1500 VDC.
If you do not comply with this specification:
• You will no longer be covered by the scope of the Low voltage
directive.
• Devices may be damaged.
• Operation is at your own risk.

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1.2.1. Feeding and regenerative mode
The digitally controlled TC.GXS device is a unidirectional high-power
supply which supports one operating mode of the four-quadrant curve.
The regenerative mode.
Feeding mode (Q1):
The feeding mode is not available for this device.
For further Information refer to the TC.GSS manual.
In the manual pay attention to the regenerative mode Q4 and ignore all
settings for the feeding mode Q1.
Regenerative mode (Q4):
The feeding mode will be generated by a negative current actual value
with a positive DC voltage actual value.
The sign of the power is due to negative current also negative.
TopCon
TopCon
Q4: Regenerative mode
TopCon
(M aster)
TopCon
Load
Q4
Voltage
U[V]
Curre nt
I[A] Q1
Q2
Q3
To
Grid
Fig. 1 The energy flows from the test specimen (load) to the mains.
Multi-unit operation
If the system is designed such that several TopCon TC.GXS modules
are operated in Q1, the overall system is controlled from the TopCon
"Master" module.

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1.2.2. Reverse polarity protection (RPP) function by default
Overview of voltages and current
+
-
U Sense Internal
U Intern
UBatt
U Rail
I
Charge
RPP- Controller
DC relay
9
3
10
1
Device
U
Sense External
UX104
14
+
-
13
Sense positive
R
Sense negative R
PTC
PTC
X104 12
Sense RPP
U
Controller
Fig. 2 Principle schematic diagram shows the charge voltage and current.
Voltage
ON
Preset
OFF
Switch
U
=+1%
=-1%
Time
Voltage
Voltage
ON
Preset
OFF
Switch
close
U
Time t
U
U
UBa tt
0
current controlled
Output
Preset
I
Time t
0
current controlled
Voltage
Current
URa il
voltage controlled voltage controlled
9
voltage controlled voltage controlled
10
open
11
2
3
1
5
48 8
7 6
8 8
Fig. 3 Function of RPP at the example of a battery while switching on/ off
and the charging procedure.
The figure shows a simplified charging curve.