User guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Model 4Q1010PS-430 Integrated Power Supply System Features
- 1.1.1 Digitally-Controlled
- 1.1.2 Superior Resolution and Stability
- 1.1.3 Intuitive Human-Interface Design
- 1.1.4 Flexibility
- 1.1.5 Standard Remote Interfaces
- 1.1.6 Programmable Safety Features
- 1.1.7 Condition-Based Magnet Auto-Rampdown
- 1.1.8 Model 4Q1010PS-430 General Description
- 1.1.9 Power Supply System Rack Front Panel Layout
- 1.2 Model 430 Front Panel Layout
- 1.3 Model 430 Rear Panel Layout
- 1.4 Power Supply Unit Front Panel Layout
- 1.5 System Specifications @ 25C
- 1.6 Operating Characteristics
- 1.1 Model 4Q1010PS-430 Integrated Power Supply System Features
- 2 Installation
- 3 Operation
- 3.1 System Power On/Off Sequence
- 3.2 Model 430 Programmer Default Display
- 3.3 Entering Numeric Values
- 3.4 Using Fine Adjust Knob to Adjust Numeric Values
- 3.5 Entering Picklist Values
- 3.6 Single-key Commands / Menu
- 3.7 SHIFT-key Commands / Menus
- Figure 3-5. SHIFT-Key Functions
- 3.7.1 Ramp Rate SHIFT-key
- 3.7.2 Voltage Limit SHIFT-key
- 3.7.3 Reset Quench SHIFT-key
- 3.7.4 Increment Field SHIFT-key
- 3.7.5 Field <> Current SHIFT-key
- 3.7.6 Decrement Field SHIFT-key
- 3.7.7 Field Units SHIFT-key
- 3.7.8 Persistent Switch Heater Current SHIFT-key
- 3.7.9 Stability SHIFT-key
- 3.7.10 Vs <> Vm SHIFT-key
- 3.7.11 Volt Meter SHIFT-key
- 3.7.12 Fine Adjust SHIFT-key
- 3.7.13 Persist. Switch Control SHIFT-key
- 3.8 LED Indicators
- 3.9 Setup Menu
- 3.10 Setup Submenu Descriptions
- Figure 3-7. Setup Menu Structure
- 3.10.1 Supply Submenu
- 3.10.2 Load Submenu
- 3.10.2.1 Stability Setting
- 3.10.2.2 Coil Constant
- 3.10.2.3 Magnet Current Rating
- 3.10.2.4 Current Limit
- 3.10.2.5 Calculate Magnet Inductance
- 3.10.2.6 PSwitch Installed
- 3.10.2.7 PSwitch Current Detect (mA)
- 3.10.2.8 PSwitch Current
- 3.10.2.9 PSwitch Heated Time
- 3.10.2.10 PSwitch Cooled Time
- 3.10.2.11 PSwitch Power Supply Ramp Rate
- 3.10.2.12 PSwitch Cooling Gain
- 3.10.2.13 Enable Quench Detect
- 3.10.2.14 Energy Absorber Present
- 3.10.2.15 Enable External Rampdown
- 3.10.3 Misc Submenu
- 3.10.4 Net Settings Submenu
- 3.10.5 Net Setup Submenu
- 3.11 Example Setup
- 3.12 Ramping Functions
- 3.13 Persistent Switch Control
- 3.14 Ramping Functions Example
- 3.15 Quench Detection
- 3.16 External Rampdown
- 3.17 Summary of Operational Limits and Default Settings
- 4 Remote Interface Reference
- 4.1 SCPI Command Summary
- 4.2 Programming Overview
- 4.3 RS-232 Configuration
- 4.4 Ethernet Configuration
- 4.5 Command Reference
- 4.5.1 System-Related Commands
- 4.5.2 Status System Commands
- 4.5.3 SETUP Configuration Commands and Queries
- 4.5.4 Protection Commands and Queries
- 4.5.5 Ramp Configuration Commands and Queries
- 4.5.6 Ramping State Commands and Queries
- 4.5.7 Switch Heater Command and Query
- 4.5.8 Quench State Commands and Queries
- 4.5.9 Rampdown State Queries
- 4.5.10 Trigger Functions
- 4.6 Error Messages
- 5 Service
- 5.1 System Component Maintenance
- 5.2 Troubleshooting Hints
- 5.2.1 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
- 5.2.2 The Model 430 does not appear to be energized
- 5.2.3 FAILURE TO LOAD message displayed after power-up
- 5.2.4 Power supply unstable - magnet voltage oscillates
- 5.2.5 The power supply system will not charge the magnet.
- 5.2.6 Cannot charge the magnet at the selected ramp rate.
- 5.2.7 Cannot discharge the magnet at the selected ramp rate
- 5.2.8 Cannot charge the magnet to desired field.
- 5.2.9 Current in only one direction from 4-quadrant supply
- 5.2.10 Cannot place the magnet in persistent mode.
- 5.2.11 Cannot bring the magnet out of persistent mode.
- 5.2.12 The magnet quenches for no apparent reason
- 5.2.13 Cannot lower the magnet field
- 5.2.14 There is excessive LHe boil-off during operation.
- 5.2.15 Cannot display the magnetic field strength, only current
- 5.2.16 Cannot use remote communications commands.
- 5.2.17 Magnet current drifts unacceptably while PSwitch cooling
- 5.2.18 Model 430 appears to lock up when connecting to network
- 5.3 Additional Technical Support
- 5.4 Return Authorization
- Appendix
- A.1 Magnet Station Connectors
- A.2 LHe Level / Temp Connectors
- A.3 Programmer Shunt Terminals
- A.4 Program Out Connector
- A.5 Quench I/O Connector
- A.6 Aux Inputs Connector
- A.7 Ethernet Connector
- A.8 RS-232 Connector
- A.9 Abbreviations and Acronyms used in this Manual
- A.10 Model 430 Programmer Specifications
- A.11 Power Supply Details
- A.12 Remote Computer Communication with the Model 430
- A.13 Upgrading the Model 430 Firmware via FTP
- A.14 Upgrading the Model 430 Firmware via Flash Card Reader
- A.15 Model 430 Remote Control Application
- A.16 Model 430IP Power Supply Programmer
- A.17 Persistent Switch Operation Flowchart
- Index

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Appendix
Shunt Terminals
The connectors route the incoming signals from the Magnet Station
Connectors to external level and/or temperature instruments. If an AMI
Liquid Helium Level Instrument is purchased with the Model 430
Programmer and magnet system, an LHe level cable will be provided.
Warning
Although the LHe level sensor connector terminals are isolated from
earth ground and therefore touching one terminal is not hazardous,
the voltage between terminals is at a hazardous potential if an AMI
Liquid Helium Level Instrument is connected and energized. The
LHe level sensor pins are designed for use with an AMI LHe sensor
and the wiring for the sensor is to have no live parts which are
accessible. Conductors connected to its terminals must be insulated
from user contact by basic insulation rated for 150 VAC
(Category I).
Note
For maximum noise immunity, use shielded cabling and connect
one end of the shield to the LHe Level / Temp Connector shell.
A.3 Programmer Shunt Terminals
The shunt terminals should be connected so that positive conventional
current flows from the + terminal to the − terminal. Refer to section 2 on
page 11 for a detailed description of the system interconnections.
Warning
Exercise caution near the shunt terminals when operating a magnet.
Metallic objects shorted across the shunt terminals may conduct
large DC currents which are capable of melting the object and
causing severe burns.
Caution
Do not overtighten the nuts on the shunt terminals of the Model 430
Programmer (refer to specifications in table on page 8).
Overtightening can result in damage to the terminals.