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Elmo PSS 3U manual

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  • Page 1

    PSS User Guide PSS 3U PSS 6U November 2006[...]

  • Page 2

    Important Notice This guide is delive red subject to the following condi tions and restri ctions:  This guide con tains prop rietary inf ormation be longing to Elm o Motion Co ntrol Ltd. Such inform ation is supp lied solely f or the purp ose of assisting users of the PS S and PSSF series of power supplies.  The text and graphic s included in[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Chapter 1: Safety Infor mation ............................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Warnings....................................................................................................................... .. 1-1 1.2 Cautions ..........................................................[...]

  • Page 4

    Chapter 1: Safety Information In order to achieve the optimum, safe operatio n of the PSS power supply, it is imperative that you implement the safety procedures includ ed in this user guide. This information is provided to protect you and to keep your work area safe when operating the PSS and accompanying equipment. Read this chapter carefully bef[...]

  • Page 5

    1.2 Cautions The PSS contains hot surfaces and elec trically-charged components during operation. The maximum AC power supply connected to the instru ment must comply with the parameters outlined in this guide. 1.3 Warranty Information The products covered in this manual are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship and conform to[...]

  • Page 6

    Elmo PSS User Guide MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-1 Chapter 2: Product Description The PSS and PSSF power supplies were designed to complement Elmo servo amplifiers that do not include an integrated power supply. All PSS/PSSF models include shunt regulators and feature high capacitance, a low profile and snap-in capacitors. The PSSF supply requires fan c[...]

  • Page 7

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-2 Term. Block 32-pin connector Function Comment 1 12 - 22 (J2) Power output return (PR) Fo r DIN mounting, all six pins must be connected. 2 24 - 32 (J1) AC-1 supply input (through an isolated/floating transformer) For DIN mounting, all five pins must be connected. 3 14 - 22 (J1) AC-2 [...]

  • Page 8

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-3 2.3 Block Diagram Figure 2-1: PSS Block Diagram 2.4 Technical Specifications 2.4.1 PSS Power Supplies with Shunt Regulators Feature Unit PSS- 15/100 PSSF- 20/100 PSS- 12/200 PSSF- 20/200 PSS- 30/200 PSSF- 60/200 Minimum AC supply VAC 14 14 42 42 3 x 42 3 x 42 Maximum AC supply VAC 65[...]

  • Page 9

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-4 2.5 Dimensional Drawings There are four basic sizes of the PSS/PSSF models:  Panel mount PS1, for 3U/12T size  Panel mount PS2, for 3U/21T size  Panel mount PS3, for 6U/21T size  Rack mount The following sections provide dimensions of the four basic sizes. All dimensions [...]

  • Page 10

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Des cription MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-5 2.5.1 PS1 (for PSSF-20/100 and PSSF-20/200) Figure 2-2: PS1 - Top View Figure 2-3: PS1 - Side V iew, Lengt h Figure 2-4: PS1 - Side View, Width[...]

  • Page 11

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-6 2.5.2 PS2 (for PSS-15/100 and PSS-12/200) 16 182 70 Figure 2-5: PS2 - Top View 200 Figure 2-6: PS2 - Side View, Length 44 3 3 22 1 1 0 0 56 109 Figure 2-7: PS2 - Side View, Width[...]

  • Page 12

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-7 2.5.3 PS3 (for PSS-30/200 and PSSF-60/200*) * Model PSSF-60/200 includes an integrated fan. Figure 2-8: PS3 - Top View 200 Figure 2-9: PS3 - Side View, Length 242.35 Figure 2-10: PS3 - Side View, Width 16 2 3 4 5 5 1 1 1 182 217.35 16 2 3 4 5 5 1 1 1 16 2 3 4 5 5 1 1 1 182 217.35[...]

  • Page 13

    Elmo PSS User Guide Product Description MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 2-8 2.5.4 Rack Mount 4 x M3 60.76 1.6 43.84 15.64 7.64 162.54 Figure 2-11: PSS Rack Mount (3U/12T): Side View, Length 111.76 60.76 1.6 7.64 25.0 2 C A 32 8 128.7 Figure 2-12: PSS Rack Mount (3U/12T): Side View, Width Note: Rack Mount versions of other models are available upon request.[...]

  • Page 14

    Elmo PSS User Guide MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 3-1 Chapter 3: Installation 3.1 Unpacking the System Components To unpack the PSS: Carefully remove the power supply fr om the box and the Styrofoam. 1. Check the supply to ensure that there is no visible damage to the instrument. If any damage has occurred, report immediately to the carrier that delivered [...]

  • Page 15

    Elmo PSS User Guide Installation MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 3-2 The AC power supply can be of any voltage in the range defined in the technical specifications ( section 2.4 ). It must be able to deliver power to the amplifiers (including peak power), without significant drops. A three-phase supply is always recommended whenever possible, in order to pro[...]

  • Page 16

    Elmo PSS User Guide Installation MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 3-3 3.2.3.2 Wiring Two or More Supplies in Parallel Fuse Fuse Fuse To additional PSS AC AC AC +Vs DC power common Heatsink AC AC AC +Vs DC power common Heatsink PSS PSS TO AMPLIFIERS TO ADDITIONAL POWER SU PPLIE S Figure 3-2: Parallel PSS Wiring All wiring guidelines for supply connections desc[...]

  • Page 17

    Elmo PSS User Guide Installation MAN-PSSUG (Ver. 3.01) 3-4 3.3.2 Capacitor Reforming All PSS power supplies undergo capacito r reforming prior to shipment to the customer. However, if the power supply has been idle (at the customer site) for a period of nine months or more, the capaci tors must be reformed before startup. To perform capacitor refor[...]