Technical Support - Instruction

Check of the CPC100 outputs and inputs

Author
Bernhard Engstler E-Mail: [email protected]

Date
2016-07-22

Related OMICRON Product

CPC100

Version
v4.0

Document ID
TSI_1604_CPC100_Check_of_the_CPC100_outputs_and_inputs_ENU

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Table of Content

1 Scope of instruction ..............................................................................................................................3

2 Step by Step Instructions .....................................................................................................................3
Fuses ..............................................................................................................................................4
Surge arrestor check ......................................................................................................................4
6A AC output to 10A AC/DC input ..................................................................................................5
130V AC output to V1 AC input ......................................................................................................6
130V AC output to V2 AC input ......................................................................................................7
6A DC output to 10A AC/DC input ..................................................................................................8
2kV output under no load condition ................................................................................................9
2kV output under load condition .................................................................................................. 10
2kV output to V1 AC input ........................................................................................................... 12
400A DC short-circuited............................................................................................................... 14
800A AC short-circuited ............................................................................................................... 15
VDC input .................................................................................................................................... 16
3 Support ................................................................................................................................................ 17

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1 Scope of instruction
If you suspect malfunctioning of the inputs or outputs of your CPC 100, or simply want to ensure that the
device is working properly before doing field tests, there are several tests you can perform yourself in order
to verify the basic functionality of your device. Please note that this does not replace a full function- and
accuracy check of every available measurement range, nor a calibration by an OMICRON authorized service
center.

The following tests should only be carried out by authorized and qualified personnel. The safety measures
established in the CPC 100 user manual have to be strictly followed.

2 Step by Step Instructions

Please use the Quick testcard of the CPC 100 for the tests described in the instruction. If you have doubts
about the validity of the results, please save the tests and send them to [email protected],
including the following information:
• Serial number of the device
• Brief description of the performed tests (you may refer to a step number)
• Suspected problem
• Description of the application and usage of the CPC 100 when the problem first occurred
• Other noteworthy information pointed out in the following instructions
• Log files of the CPC 100 (please refer to a separate instruction)

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 Fuses

Turn off the CPC 100 and unplug the power cord. Remove the fuses located on the front panel as
marked in Figure 1 and check the continuity of the fuses with an ohmmeter.

Also make sure that the fuses are placed in their correct location. Spare fuses are in the standard
delivery of the CPC. Always use fuses with the exact same rating:
• 6.3 A T 250 V slow acting fuse 5x20 mm
• 3.15 A T 250 V slow acting fuse 5x20 mm
• 10 A FF 250 V very fast acting fuse 5x20 mm

Figure 1

Surge arrestor check

Turn off the CPC 100 and unplug the power cord. Measure the ohmic resistance from both (red and
black) sockets of all outputs and inputs located on the front panel against the grounding stud. The
resistance should be around 10 MΩ, except from the red IDC Output socket, this one should be an
open loop (OL). Write down the measured resistance if it is significantly lower or even in short circuit
and provide this information to our technical support.

Figure 2

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 6A AC output to 10A AC/DC input

Connect the 6A/130V AC output to the 10A I AC/DC input as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

Open a Quick testcard with the configuration as shown in Figure 4, set a test current of 6A and press
the I/O start button to start the test. The measured current (I AC column) should be 6A. Stop the test
by pressing the I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before proceeding.

Figure 4

In case the measured test current deviates too much from the set output current, please verify the
current with an external amperemeter in order to see whether the output or the input is defective.

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 130V AC output to V1 AC input

Connect the 6A/130V AC output to the 300V V1 AC input as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5

Open a Quick testcard with the configuration as shown in Figure 6, set a test voltage of 130V and
press the I/O start button to start the test. The measured voltage (V1 AC column) should be 130V.
Stop the test by pressing the I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

Figure 6

In case the measured value deviates too much from the set output voltage, please verify the voltage
with an external voltmeter to see whether the output or the input is defective.

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 130V AC output to V2 AC input

Connect the 6A/130V AC output to the 3V V2 AC input as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7

Open a Quick testcard with the configuration in Figure 8, set a test voltage of 3V and press the I/O
start button to start the test. The measured voltage (V2 AC column) should be 3V. Stop the test by
pressing the I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before proceeding.

NOTICE
Ensure that no voltage above 3V AC is injected into the V2 AC input. The 130V AC output is capable
of delivering voltages which could damage the V2 AC input. Always check the output value is set
correctly before starting the test.

Figure 8

In case the measured value deviates too much from the chosen output voltage, please verify the
voltage with an external voltmeter to see whether the output or the input is defective.

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 6A DC output to 10A AC/DC input

Connect the 6A DC output to the 10A AC/DC input as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

Open a Quick testcard with the configuration shown in Figure 10, set a test current of 6A and press
the I/O start button to start the test. The measured voltage (I DC column) should be around 6A. Stop
the test by pressing the I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
The DC output current is not regulated and load dependent, hence it can vary under different load
conditions. The measured current can easily exceed 6A.

Figure 10

In case the measured test current deviates too much from the chosen output current, please verify
the current with an external amperemeter.

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 2kV output under no load condition

Remove any cables from the 2kV output and leave it disconnected during the whole procedure.
Open a Quick test card and perform one test for each output range (AC 500V, AC 1kV and AC 2kV).
Set the test voltages to the maximum voltage for each range and press the I/O button to start the
test. The internally measured voltage (V Out column) should be the same as the set output voltage.
Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

500V (AC 500V range)

Figure 11

1000V (AC 1kV range)

Figure 12

2000V (AC 2kV range)

Figure 13

DANGER
If you want to verify the voltage with an external voltmeter, you have to make sure that the insulation
levels and measurement range of the voltmeter and voltage sensing leads are sufficiently
dimensioned.

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 2kV output under load condition

Connect the 2kV output to the 10A I AC/DC input as shown in Figure 14.

DANGER
Verify the condition and integrity of the 2kV cables, with special attention to the insulation before
performing this test. Also ensure that the fuse of the 10A I AC/DC input is intact as described in step
2.1 before performing this test.

Figure 14

500V (AC 500V range)

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 15 and set a starting voltage of 80V.

Figure 15

Press the I/O start button to start the test and gradually increase the voltage until the measured
current (I Out column) reaches 5A. Compare the output current with the current measured back in
the I AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
The maximum output duration for this current is 60s. Exceeding this time may result in overcurrent
messages.

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 1000V (AC 1kV range)
Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 16 and set a starting voltage of 160V.

Figure 16

Press the I/O start button to start the test and gradually increase the voltage until the measured
current (I Out column) reaches 2.5A. Compare the output current with the current measured back in
the I AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
The maximum output duration for this current is 60s. Exceeding this time may result in overcurrent
messages.

2000V (AC 2kV range)

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 17 and set a starting voltage of 350V.

Figure 17

Press the I/O start button to start the test and gradually increase the voltage until the measured
current (I Out column) reaches 1.25A. Compare the output current with the current measured back in
the I AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
The maximum output duration for this current is 60s. Exceeding this time may result in overcurrent
messages.

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 2kV output to V1 AC input

Connect the 2kV output to the V1 AC input as shown in Figure 18.

DANGER
Verify the condition and integrity of the 2kV cables, with special attention to the insulation on the MC
contacts before performing this test. Do not exceed 300V AC for these tests.

Figure 18

500V (AC 500V range)

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 19 and set the test voltage to 300V.

Figure 19

Press the I/O start button to start the test and compare the output voltage (V Out column) with the
voltage measured back in the V1 AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
Ensure that no voltage above 300V AC is injected into the V1 AC input. The 500V AC output is
capable of delivering voltages which could damage the V1 AC input. Always check the output value
is set correctly before starting the test.

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 1000V (AC 1kV range)
Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 20 and set the test voltage to 300V.

Figure 20

Press the I/O start button to start the test and compare the output voltage (V Out column) with the
voltage measured back in the V1 AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
Ensure that no voltage above 300V AC is injected into the V1 AC input. The 1kV AC output is
capable of delivering voltages which could damage the V1 AC input. Always check whether the
output value is set correctly before starting the test.

2000V (AC 2kV range)

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 21 and set the test voltage to 300V.

Figure 21

Press the I/O start button to start the test and compare the output voltage (V Out column) with the
voltage measured back in the V1 AC column.

Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again and verify that the green status lamp is lit before
proceeding.

NOTICE
Ensure that no voltage above 300V AC is injected into the V1 AC input. The 2kV AC output is
capable of delivering voltages which could damage the V1 AC input. Always check whether the
output value is set correctly before starting the test.

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 400A DC short-circuited

Connect the high current cables to the 400A DC output as shown in Figure 22 and connect the
clamps to each other in order to short circuit the output. The high current cables should be fully
unwound to minimize the inductance of the cables and to ensure that the full test current can be
provided.

Figure 22

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 23, choose a test current of 400A and
press the I/O start button to start the test. The measured current (I Out column) should be around
400A. (The measurement is done internally). Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again
and verify that the green status lamp is lit before proceeding.

Figure 23

In case the internally measured current deviates too much from the chosen output current, please
verify the current with an external clamp-on amperemeter to see whether the output or the internal
current sensor is defective.

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 800A AC short-circuited

Connect the high current cables to the 800A AC output as shown in Figure 24 and connect the
clamps to each other in order to short circuit the output. The high current cables should be fully
unwound to minimize the inductance of the cables and to ensure that the full test current can be
provided.

Figure 24

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 25, choose a test current of 800A and
press the I/O start button to start the test. The measured current (I Out column) should be around
800A. (The measurement is done internally). Stop the test by pressing the green I/O button again
and verify that the green status lamp is lit before proceeding.

Figure 25

In case the internally measured current deviates too much from the chosen output current, please
verify the current with an external clamp-on amperemeter to see whether the output or the internal
current sensor is defective.

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 VDC input

Please use a multimeter to measure the ohmic resistance of the VDC input. The VDC input should
be high ohmic and in the range of 500-700 kOhms.

Additionally you can connect an external DC source like a stabilized power supply (for example, an
OMICRON CMC) or a 9V battery.
NOTICE
Ensure that no voltage above 10V DC is injected into the V DC input.

Open a Quick test card with the configuration shown in Figure 26. Connect the DC voltage source to
the V DC input of the CPC 100 and compare the voltage of the external source to the reading of the
V DC column of the quick test card.

Figure 26

Figure 27

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