Xantrex XPF 35-10 User Manual [En, de, fr, it, es]

XPF Series
Dual Output
35V 10A Powerflex
DC Power Supply

XPF 35-10

Operating Manual

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls
with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries,
fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone
systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies,
and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

XPF series is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex
International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective
owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

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Date and Revision

February 2007 - Revision 2

Part Number

975-0106-01-02

Contact Information

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Table of Contents

Specification 3
Safety 5
EMC 6
Installation 7
Connections 8
Operation 9
Maintenance 11
Calibration 12

Instructions en Francais

Sécurité 14
Installation 15
Connexions 16
Opération 16
Maintenance 18

Bedienungsanleitung auf Deutsch

Sicherheit 19
Installation 20
Anschlüsse 21
Betrieb 21
Wartung 24

Istruzioni in Italiano

Sicurezza 25
Installazione 26
Collegamento 27
Funzionamento 27
Manutenzione 30

Instrucciones en Español

Seguridad 31
Instalación 32
Conexiones 33
Funcionamiento 33
Mantenimiento 35

Warranty Information 36

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OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage Range: 0V to 35V
Current Range: 0A to 10A
Power Range: Up to 175W
Output Voltage Setting: By coarse and fine controls.
Output Current Setting: By single logarithmic control.
Operating Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over

Specification

provided that the power demanded stays within the power
envelope, see graph. Outside of this envelope the output becomes
unregulated.

Output Switch: Electronic. Preset voltage and current displayed when off.
Output Terminals: 4mm terminals on 19mm (0·75”) pitch. 15A max.
Sensing: Switchable between local and remote. Spring-loaded push

terminals for remote connection.

Output Impedance:

Output Protection: Forward protection by Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) trip;

OVP Range: 10% to 110% of maximum output voltage set by front panel

Line & Load Regulation: <0.01% of maximum output for a 10% line change;

Ripple & Noise
(20MHz bandwidth):

Transient Load Response: <2ms to within 100mV of set level for 90% load change.

Typically <5mΩ in constant voltage mode.
Typically >5kΩ in constant current mode (voltage limit at max).

maximum voltage that should be applied to the terminals is 50V.
Reverse protection by diode clamp for reverse currents up to 3A.

screwdriver adjustment.

<0.05% of maximum output for a 90% load change.
5mVrms max; typically <2mVrms, <20mV pk-pk, both outputs fully

loaded (7A @ 25V), CV mode.

Temperature Coefficient: Typically <100ppm/°C
Status Indication: Output on lamp.

Constant voltage mode lamp.
Constant current mode lamp.
Unregulated (power limit) lamp
Trip message on display.

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METER SPECIFICATIONS

Meter Types: Dual 4 digit meters with 12.5mm (0.5") LEDs. Reading rate 4 Hz.
Meter Resolutions: 10mV, 10mA
Meter Accuracies: Voltage 0.2% of reading +/-1 digit,

GENERAL

AC Input: 110V-120V AC or 220V-230V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz.

Power Consumption: 600VA max.
Operating Range: +5ºC to +40ºC, 20% TO 80% RH.

Current 0.5% of reading +/-1 digit

Installation Category II.

Storage Range:
Environmental: Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2.
Safety: Complies with EN61010-1.
EMC: Complies with EN61326.
Size: 210 x 130 x 375mm (WxHxD) half rack width x 3U height.
Weight: 5kg

−40ºC to + 70ºC.

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Safety

This power supply is a Safety Class I instrument according to IEC classification and has been
designed to meet the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use). It is an Installation Category II instrument
intended for operation from a normal single phase supply.

This instrument has been tested in accordance with EN61010-1 and has been supplied in a safe
condition. This instruction manual contains some information and warnings which have to be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe condition.

This instrument has been designed for indoor use in a Pollution Degree 2 environment in the
temperature range 5°C to 40°C, 20% - 80% RH (non-condensing). It may occasionally be
subjected to temperatures between +5°C and –10°C without degradation of its safety. Do not
operate while condensation is present.

Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by these instructions may impair the safety
protection provided. Do not operate the instrument outside its rated supply voltages or
environmental range.

WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED

Any interruption of the mains earth conductor inside or outside the instrument will make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. The protective action must not be
negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor.

When the instrument is connected to its supply, terminals may be live and opening the covers or
removal of parts (except those to which access can be gained by hand) is likely to expose live
parts. The apparatus shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any
adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair. Capacitors inside the power supply may still be
charged even if the power supply has been disconnected from all voltage sources but will be
safely discharged about 10 minutes after switching off power.

Any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened instrument under voltage shall be avoided
as far as possible and, if inevitable, shall be carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of
the hazard involved.

If the instrument is clearly defective, has been subject to mechanical damage, excessive moisture
or chemical corrosion the safety protection may be impaired and the apparatus should be
withdrawn from use and returned for checking and repair.

Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.

Do not wet the instrument when cleaning it.
The following symbols are used on the instrument and in this manual:-

Earth (ground) terminal.

mains supply OFF.

l

mains supply ON.

alternating current (ac)

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This instrument has been designed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Compliance was demonstrated by meeting the test limits of the following standards:

Emissions

EN61326 (1998) EMC product standard for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use. Test limits used were:

a) Radiated: Class B
b) Conducted: Class B
c) Harmonics: EN61000-3-2 (2000) Class A; the instrument is Class A by product category.

Immunity

EN61326 (1998) EMC product standard for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use.

Test methods, limits and performance achieved were:
a) EN61000-4-2 (1995) Electrostatic Discharge : 4kV air, 4kV contact, Performance A.
b) EN61000-4-3 (1997) Electromagnetic Field, 3V/m, 80% AM at 1kHz, Performance A.

EMC

c) EN61000-4-11 (1994) Voltage Interrupt, 1 cycle, 100%, Performance B.
d) EN61000-4-4 (1995) Fast Transient, 1kV peak (AC line), 0.5kV peak (DC Outputs),

Performance A.
e) EN61000-4-5 (1995) Surge, 0.5kV (line to line), 1kV (line to ground), Performance A.
f) EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted RF, 3V, 80% AM at 1kHz (AC line only; DC Output

connections <3m not tested), Performance A.
According to EN61326 the definitions of performance criteria are:

Performance criterion A: ‘During test normal performance within the specification limits’.
Performance criterion B: ‘During test, temporary degradation, or loss of function or

performance which is self-recovering’.
Performance criterion C: ‘During test, temporary degradation, or loss of function or

performance which requires operator intervention or system reset occurs.’
Where Performance B is stated it is because DC Output regulation may deviate beyond

Specification limits under the test conditions. However, the possible deviations are still small and
unlikely to be a problem in practice.

Note that if operation in a high RF field is unavoidable it is good practice to connect the PSU to
the target system using screened leads which have been passed (together) through an absorbing
ferrite sleeve fitted close to the PSU terminals.

Cautions

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To ensure continued compliance with the EMC directive observe the following precautions:
a) after opening the case for any reason ensure that all signal and ground connections are

remade correctly and that case screws are correctly refitted and tightened.

b) In the event of part replacement becoming necessary, only use components of an identical

type, see the Service Manual.

E

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Mains Operating Voltage

Check that the instrument operating voltage marked on the rear panel is suitable for the local
supply. Should it be necessary to change the operating voltage, proceed as follows:

1. Ensure that the instrument is disconnected from the AC supply.

2. Remove the 6 screws holding the case upper and lift off the cover.

3. Change the plug-in connections between the transformer and main board following the
diagram below:

230V OPERATION 115V OPERATION

(VIEW FROM ABOVE) (VIEW FROM ABOVE)

Installation

4. Re-assemble in the reverse order.

5. To comply with safety standard requirements the operating voltage on the rear panel must

Mains Lead

When a three core mains lead with bare ends is provided this should be connected as follows:

When fitting a fused plug a 5 amp fuse should be fitted inside the plug. As the colours of the
wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

RED BROW N

PP

PARK

be changed to clearly show the new voltage setting.

BROWN - MAINS LIVE

BLUE - MAINS NEUTRAL
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH Safety Earth Symbol

BROW N RED

L

N

BLUE BLU

PARK

L

N

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol shown above or coloured green or green­and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.

WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED.

Any interruption of the mains earth conductor inside or outside the instrument will make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Mounting

This instrument is suitable both for bench use and rack mounting. It is delivered with feet for
bench mounting. The front feet include a tilt mechanism for optimal panel angle.

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Connections

All connections are made from the front panel.
The load should be connected to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals marked

OUTPUT. The OUTPUT terminals are rated at 30A.
Remote sense connections to the load, if required, are made from the positive (+) and

negative (−) SENSE terminals. Switch the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to REMOTE when remote
sensing is required. Switch back to LOCAL when remote sensing is not in use.

The terminal marked

is connected to the chassis and safety earth ground.

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The operation of both outputs is identical; the following description applies to both.

Setting Up the Output

With the POWER switch on (l) and the OUTPUT switch off the output voltage and current limit
can be accurately preset using the VOLTAGE and CURRENT controls; the upper meter shows
the set voltage and the lower meter shows the set maximum current.

When the OUTPUT switch is switched on, the OUTPUT ON lamp and the CV (constant voltage)
lamp light; the upper meter continues to show the set voltage but the lower meter now shows the
actual load current.

Constant Voltage

The output voltage is adjusted using the coarse and fine VOLTAGE control; the CURRENT
control sets the maximum current that can be supplied.

The CV lamp lights to show constant voltage mode.

Constant Current

If the load resistance is low enough such that, at the output voltage set, a current greater than the
current limit setting would flow, the power supply will automatically move into constant current
operation. The current output is adjusted by the CURRENT control and the VOLTAGE controls
set the maximum voltage that can be generated.

Operation

The CI lamp lights to show constant current mode.

Instantaneous Current Output

The current limit control can be set to limit the continuous output current to levels down to 10mA.
However, in common with all precision bench power supplies, a capacitor is connected across the
output to maintain stability and good transient response. This capacitor charges to the output
voltage and short-circuiting of the output will produce a current pulse as the capacitor discharges
which is independent of the current limit setting.

Power Limit

The maximum output at different voltage settings is limited by the power envelope illustrated
below:

The power envelope is set to give 35V/5A and 12V/10A under all supply conditions (both outputs
loaded); at lower output voltages the output power is restricted by the 10A current maximum.

When the power limit is exceeded, the status indication will change from CV or CI to UNREG. For
example, if the supply is set to 14V, with the current limit at maximum, and is connected to a

3.5Ohm load, 4Amps will flow and the supply will be in CV mode. As the voltage across the load

is increased, the power into the load increases until, at about 25V, the power limit is exceeded
and the supply changes from CV to UNREG.

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Connection to the Load

The load should be connected to the positive (red) and negative (black) OUTPUT terminals. Both
are fully floating and either can be connected to ground.

Remote Sensing

The unit has a very low output impedance, but this is inevitably increased by the resistance of the
connecting leads. At high currents this can result in significant differences between the indicated
source voltage and the actual load voltage (two 20mΩ connecting leads will drop 0.2V at 5 Amps,
for instance). This problem can be minimised by using short, thick, connecting leads, but where
necessary it can be completely overcome by using the remote sense facility.

This requires the sense terminals to be connected to the output at the load instead of at the
source; insert wires into the spring-loaded SENSE terminals and connect directly to the load.
Switch the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to REMOTE. To avoid instability and transient response
problems, care must be taken to ensure good coupling between each output and sense lead. This
can be done either by twisting the leads together or by using coaxially screened cable (sense
through the inner). An electrolytic capacitor directly across the load connection point may also be
beneficial.

The voltage drop in each output lead must not exceed 0.5 Volts.
Switch the LOCAL/REMOTE switch back to LOCAL when remote sensing is not in use.

Series or Parallel connection with other units

The outputs of the power supply are fully floating and may be used in series with other power
supply units to generate high DC voltages up to 300V DC.

WARNING! Such voltages are exceedingly hazardous and great care should be taken to shield
the output terminals for such use. On no account should the output terminals be touched when
the unit is switched on under such use. All connections to the terminals must be made with the
power switched off on all units.

It should be noted that the unit can only source current and cannot sink it, thus units cannot be
series connected in anti-phase.

The unit can be connected in parallel with others to produce higher currents. Where several units
are connected in parallel, the output voltage will be equal to that of the unit with the highest output
voltage setting until the current drawn exceeds its current limit setting, upon which the output will
fall to that of the next highest setting, and so on. In constant current mode, units can be
connected in parallel to provide a current equal to the sum of the current limit settings.

Note that the output terminals are rated at 30A maximum; if two or more outputs are operated in
parallel to source higher currents than this the junction should be made at a separate point, not
one of the terminals.

Protection

Overvoltage protection (OVP) is fully variable within the range 10% to 110% of the supply's
maximum output level. The OVP limit is set via the screwdriver adjustable SET OVP preset
potentiometer, accessible through a hole in the front panel. Rotating the preset clockwise
increases the limit, which can be read directly on the user display by pressing the button beneath
the preset. If the voltage on the output exceeds the set OVP for any reason, including an
externally forced voltage, the output will be tripped off.

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The output will also be tripped off if an attempt is made to draw power from the sense wires.
When the output is tripped the OUTPUT lamp will still be ON but the displays will show ‘OP trip’

and the UNREG lamp will also light. Turn the output off; the trip message should be replaced with
the normal preset V and I readings. When the cause of the trip has been removed the output can
be switched on again.

Even with the output off the load is still connected to the power supply output stage. Do not apply
external voltages in excess of 50V to the power supply terminals or damage may result.

The output is protected from reverse voltages by a diode; the continuous reverse current must not
exceed 3 Amps, although transients can be much higher.

Ventilation

The power supply is very efficient but nevertheless can generate significant heat at full power.
The supply relies on convection cooling only and it is therefore important that ventilation is never
restricted if performance and safety are to be maintained. If the supply is mounted in a restricted
space, eg. a 19 inch rack, then adequate ventilation must be ensured by using, for example, a fan
tray.

The Manufacturers or their agents overseas will provide repair for any unit developing a fault.
Where owner wish to undertake their own maintenance work, this should only be done by skilled
personnel in conjunction with the service manual which may be purchased directly from the
Manufacturers or their agents overseas.

Fuse

Maintenance

The correct fuse type for both AC supply ranges is:

Make sure that only fuses of the required rated current and specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse-holders is prohibited.

To replace the fuse, first disconnect the instrument from the AC supply. Remove the 6 cover
securing screws and lift off the cover. Replace the fuse with one of the correct type and refit the
cover.

Note that the main function of the fuse is to make the instrument safe and limit damage in the
event of failure of one of the switching devices. If a fuse fails it is therefore very likely that the
replacement will also blow, because the supply has developed a fault; in such circumstances the
instrument will need to be returned to the manufacturer for service.

Cleaning

If the PSU requires cleaning use a cloth that is only lightly dampened with water or a mild
detergent. Polish the display window with a soft dry cloth.

WARNING! TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR DAMAGE TO THE PSU, NEVER ALLOW
WATER TO GET INSIDE THE CASE. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE CASE OR DISPLAY
WINDOW NEVER CLEAN WITH SOLVENTS.

10 Amp 250V HBC time-lag, 5 x 20mm.

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