The OP8111 high voltage amplifier is transformer based and designed for use with an OPAL-RT
simulator or as a standalone amplifier. It provides up to 3 isolated high voltages up to ±160Vrms / 50VA
(maximum) and the maximum input voltage range is ±10V_max before output clamping.
Outputs can be configured in Wye or Delta.
The amplifier is designed with connections for one to three phases, depending on the configuration
requested. Each phase is equipped with two connectors, and four status LEDs.
Typical use cases are motor and power grid emulation.
STARTUP PROCEDURE
POWERING UP
The unit has two power switches, for ease of use. Follow these steps to properly power up the OP8111
Power Amplifier:
1. Press the switch at the rear of the unit to put it in the ON position
2. Press the switch at the front of the unit to put it in the ON position. Both Power Good and AC/ON
LEDs must be on.
3. Verify Status
The OP8111 voltage amplifier is equipped with a series of LED indicators that display the phase
status:
Once the front power switch is in the ON position, fans will initially run at maximum speed before
returning to a slower, nominal speed.
Each phase has 4 LEDs to indicate its status:
DESIGNATIONPOWER UPFAU LT
UP OnOffRed
UP DefaultGreenOff
DOWN OnOffRed
DOWN DefaultGreenOff
4. Connect the load
5. Adjust the required output voltage (on the target) for the test.
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The following diagram provides an overview of the amplifier function.
OP8111 Power Amplifier,
Phase A Principle Overview
40-1200Hz
Vi n
Ref_P
Ref_N
Differential Stage
+15V
G=1
+
-15V
+15V
+
G=1
-
-15V
Channel 2
1st Amplification
Channel 1
Stage
+24V
G=2
-24V
+24V
G=2
-24V
2nd Amplification
Stage*
40 -1200Hz
40 -1200Hz
T1-Secondary
T2-Secondary
T1-Primary
T2-Primary
Phase A
Phase B
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
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Connection Details
Phase C
Vout_A
3 phases
1
2
3
4
80 Vrms-160 Vrms/50VA
Ground ISO_A
*Serial or parallel, depending on output voltage requirements
Figure 6: OP8111 high voltage amplier, synoptic - parallel conguration
The following table provides ratings and bandwidth for inputs and output signals. Note that each
channel is enabled by default.
Input Signal Gain ±1%
(no load)
Serial configuration
Vout_a242240Hz-1200Hz SIM A0 to 160Vrms 40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Vout_b242240Hz-1200Hz SIM B0 to 160Vrms40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Vout_c242240Hz-1200Hz SIM C0 to 160Vrms 40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Parallel Configuration
Vout_a11.8510.940Hz-1200Hz SIM A0 to 80Vrms40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Vout_b11.8510.940Hz-1200Hz SIM B0 to 80Vrms40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Vout_c11.8510.940Hz-1200Hz SIM C0 to 80Vrms40Hz-1200Hz 50W
Gain ±1%
(with load)
FrequencyOutput Signal VoltageFrequencyOutput
Power
Table 8: Signal bandwidths
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PHASE C
UP On
UP Default
DOWN On
1
1
1
DOWN Default
PHASE B
UP On
UP Default
DOWN On
DOWN Default
PHASE A
UP On
UP Default
DOWN On
DOWN Default
Power Good
AC/ON
Figure 7: OP8111 front
PHASEIN+IN-
A19
B19
C19
Table 9: Input DB9 pinout
PHASEOUT+OUT-
AA+A-
BB+B-
CC+C-
Table 10: Output PIN OUT, 2 position screw terminal block
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G= 2
Primary
Secondary
1
2
1
4
2
3
G= 2
Primary
Secondary
3
4
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
Amplifier Case
Amplifier Output Terminals
160 Vrms/50VA
Output
5
6
7
8
G= 2
Primary
Secondary
1
2
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
G= 2
Primary
Secondary
3
4
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
Amplifier Case
Amplifier Output Terminals
80 Vrms/50VA
Output
Figure 8 provides an example of a transformer conguration, with a second using the same
connections.
Connection Details
Figure 8: Transformer connection, serial conguration
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accuracy in this publication, no responsibility
can be accepted for errors or omissions. Data
may change, as well as legislation, and you are
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