Xantrex XFR 2800 User Manual

Operating ManualXFR 2800 Watt SeriesProgrammable DC Power SupplyXFR 7.5-300XFR 12-220XFR 20-130XFR 33-85XFR 40-70XFR 60-46XFR 100-28XFR 150-18XFR 300-

About This Manualviii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyPower Supply Safety MarkingsAlternating Current Off (Supply)Earth (Ground) Te

Release 2.1 ixContentsAbout This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiList

x Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyConnecting Single Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Release 2.1 xiList of FiguresFigure 1.1 Power Supply Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Figure 1.2 Power

List of Figuresxii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply

Release 2.1 xiiiList of TablesTable 1.1 Available Voltage and Current Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Table 1.2 Rear Panel SW

List of Tablesxiv Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply

Release 2.1 15Section 1. Features and SpecificationsDescriptionThis series of power supplies provides low noise, precisely regulated, variable DC outp

Features and SpecificationsFeatures and Options16 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply• Front panel push-button control of output stand

Features and SpecificationsFront Panel ControlsRelease 2.1 17Front Panel ControlsSee Figure 1.1 to review the controls, LEDs, and meters located on th

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and Switch18 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyRear Panel Connectors and SwitchUse t

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and SwitchRelease 2.1 19Figure 1.2 Power Supply Rear Panel(Low voltage (7.5 V to 100 V) model shown.)

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and Switch20 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyRear PanelSW1 SwitchThe SW1 Programmi

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and SwitchRelease 2.1 21Table 1.2 Rear Panel SW1 Switch AssignmentsResetting the Switches Before maki

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and Switch22 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyRear Panel J2ConnectorThe J2 Programm

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and SwitchRelease 2.1 23Table 1.3 Rear Panel J2 Connector Terminals and FunctionsConnector Reference

Features and SpecificationsRear Panel Connectors and Switch24 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyMaking J2 ConnectionsMake connections

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 25SpecificationsElectricalSpecificationsThese specifications are warranted over a temperature ran

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications26 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTable 1.4 Specifications for 7.5 V to 40 V ModelsModels

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 271. Minimum output voltage is <0.15% of rated voltage at zero output setting.2. Minimum outpu

Operating Manual forXFR 2800 Watt SeriesProgrammable DC Power Supply

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications28 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTable 1.5 Specifications for 60 V to 600 V ModelsModels

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 291. Minimum output voltage is <0.15% of rated voltage at zero output setting.2. Minimum outpu

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications30 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyAdditionalSpecificationsInputConditionsFigure 1.5 Typic

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 31AdditionalFeaturesRemoteProgrammingandMonitoringSwitching Frequency nominal 31 kHz (62 kHz outp

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications32 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyEnvironmentalSpecificationsOperating Temperature Range

Features and SpecificationsSpecificationsRelease 2.1 33MechanicalSpecificationsFront Panel V and I Control 10-turn voltage and current potentiometersF

Features and SpecificationsSpecifications34 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyFigure 1.6 Dimensional Drawings(Dimensions given are no

Release 2.1 35Section 2. InstallationIntroductionThis section provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the powe

InstallationInspection, Cleaning, and Packaging36 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyInspection, Cleaning, and PackagingInitialInspect

InstallationReturning Power Supplies to the ManufacturerRelease 2.1 37Returning Power Supplies to the ManufacturerReturnMaterialAuthorizationPolicyBef

ii Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyLimitedWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover and how long does it last?This Limited Warranty is

InstallationReturning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer38 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyPackaging forShipping orStorageFollow th

InstallationLocation, Mounting, and VentilationRelease 2.1 39Location, Mounting, and VentilationUse the power supply in rack-mounted or benchtop appli

InstallationAC Input Power40 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyAC Input PowerAC InputConnectorand VoltageSelectionThe AC input connec

InstallationAC Input PowerRelease 2.1 41Cord The AC input cord we recommend is specified in Table 2.3, “AC Wire Specification”. Add a non-locking plug

InstallationAC Input Power42 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyFigure 2.2 AC Input Cover and Strain ReliefScrew-on LocknutStripped Wi

InstallationFunctional TestsRelease 2.1 43Functional TestsThese functional test procedures include power-on and front panel function checks as well as

InstallationFunctional Tests44 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyCurrent ModeOperationCheck1. Ensure the front panel AC power switch

InstallationLoad ConnectionRelease 2.1 45Load ConnectionThis section provides recommendations for load wires and how to connect them for both single a

InstallationLoad Connection46 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyLoad Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines For applications us

InstallationLoad ConnectionRelease 2.1 47Output Cover The power supply comes with a bus bar cover and strain relief. See Figure 2.4. This cover is als

Release 2.1 iiiDirect returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For som

InstallationLoad Connection48 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply7.5 V to 100 V Models The 7.5 V to 100 V models are equipped with out

InstallationLoad ConnectionRelease 2.1 49150 V to 600 V ModelsThe 150 V to 600 V models have a 4-terminal, wire clamp output connector. See Figure 2.6

InstallationLoad Connection50 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyInductiveLoadsTo prevent damage to the power supply from inductive ki

InstallationLoad ConnectionRelease 2.1 51ConnectingMultipleLoadsProper connection of distributed loads is an important aspect of power supply use. Two

InstallationLoad Connection52 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyFigure 2.10Multiple Loads with Remote Sensing

InstallationLocal and Remote SensingRelease 2.1 53Local and Remote SensingUse connections at the rear panel J10 sense connector to configure the power

InstallationLocal and Remote Sensing54 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply.Figure 2.11J10 Sense Connector(Shown with local sense jumpe

InstallationLocal and Remote SensingRelease 2.1 55UsingRemoteSensingUse remote sensing during voltage mode operation to shift the power supply’s regul

InstallationLocal and Remote Sensing56 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply4. To prevent ground loops, ground the sense line shield, at

Release 2.1 57Section 3. Local OperationIntroductionOnce you have installed the power supply and have connected both the AC input power and the load a

iv Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyDisclaimer ProductTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX

Local OperationStandard Operation58 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyFigure 3.1 Operating ModesConstant Voltage Mode Operation The p

Local OperationStandard OperationRelease 2.1 59ShippedConfiguration(Local ControlMode)The factory ships units already configured for local control (fr

Local OperationStandard Operation60 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplySettingOutputVoltage andCurrent LimitInstall the power supply a

Local OperationUsing Over Voltage Protection (OVP)Release 2.1 61Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)The OVP circuit protects the load in the event of a

Local OperationUsing Over Voltage Protection (OVP)62 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyResetting theOVP CircuitTo reset the OVP circu

Local OperationUsing the Shutdown FunctionRelease 2.1 63Using the Shutdown FunctionUse the Shutdown function to disable or enable the supply’s output

Local OperationUsing the Shutdown Function64 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTable 3.2 Switch Settings for Shutdown Circuit LogicNo

Local OperationUsing Multiple SuppliesRelease 2.1 65Using Multiple SuppliesYou can operate power supplies of the SAME MODEL with outputs in series or

Local OperationUsing Multiple Supplies66 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supplysum of the maximum voltages of each supply (add voltmeter

Local OperationUsing Multiple SuppliesRelease 2.1 67Sensing for Parallel Operation Use default local sensing to enhance power sharing between units, a

Release 2.1 vInformation WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO WARRANT

Local OperationUsing Multiple Supplies68 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTwo Positive Voltages To obtain two positive voltages, con

Local OperationUsing Multiple SuppliesRelease 2.1 69Figure 3.5 Split Supply Operation of Multiple Supplies (Positive-negative Supply)(Local sense line

Local OperationOver Temperature Protection (OTP)70 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyOver Temperature Protection (OTP)The OTP functio

Local OperationUser DiagnosticsRelease 2.1 71User DiagnosticsIf your power supply is not performing as described in this operating manual, run through

Local OperationUser Diagnostics72 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTable 3.4 User DiagnosticsSymptom Check Further Checks and Correc

Release 2.1 73Section 4. Remote OperationIntroductionThe rear panel switches and connector on the power supply allow you to program the supply with an

Remote OperationRemote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit74 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyRemote Analog Progr

Remote OperationRemote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current LimitRelease 2.1 754. Connect the programming source(s) to the mating J2 conne

Remote OperationRemote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit76 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyTable 4.2 Power Sup

Remote OperationRemote Analog Programming of Output Voltage and Current LimitRelease 2.1 77Figure 4.1 Connecting Programming Sources to J2 Connector

vi Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyWarningsandCautionsWarnings and cautions are defined and formatted in this manual as shown belo

Remote OperationRemote Monitoring of Output Voltage and Current78 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyRemote Monitoring of Output Volta

Release 2.1 79Section 5. CalibrationIntroductionAdjustments to programming and readback accuracy for the power supply are made using cover-off procedu

CalibrationCalibration Setup80 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyAccessingCalibrationPotentiometersYou will need to remove the power

CalibrationCalibration SetupRelease 2.1 81Removing Option Card If there is a GPIB or RS-232 option card (PCB) installed inside the power supply, you w

CalibrationCalibrating for Programming Accuracy82 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyCalibrating for Programming AccuracyThe factory c

CalibrationCalibrating for Programming AccuracyRelease 2.1 83Current LimitProgrammingCircuitCalibration1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF.

CalibrationCalibrating for Readback Accuracy84 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power SupplyCalibrating for Readback AccuracyThe factory calibra

CalibrationCalibrating for Readback AccuracyRelease 2.1 85OutputCurrentMonitorCircuitCalibration1. Ensure that the power supply is turned OFF. Disconn

CalibrationCalibrating for Readback Accuracy86 Operating Manual for XFR 2.8kW Series Power Supply

Release 2.1 viiAbout This ManualThis Operating Manual contains user information for the XFR Series of variable DC output power supplies, available in

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