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

Rev. 5 77
Operation
Ramping Functions : Ramping to Zero
Programmer out of PAUSED mode. The ramp rate will be controlled by the
preset ramp rate variables as described in section 3.7.1 on page 33.
3.12.4 Ramping to Zero
Pressing the RAMP TO ZERO key activates an immediate ramp to zero
field/current. See section 3.6.4 on page 31 for details.
3.12.5 Fine Adjust of Field / Current in Holding Mode
If the target field/current menu is active and the Model 430 Programmer is
in HOLDING mode (indicated by a “–” Status Indicator), the fine adjust
knob can be used to manipulate the output current. While at the target
field/current menu, press
SHIFT, followed by FINE ADJUST. This will
allow fine adjustment of the field/current (see section 3.4).
When the fine adjust knob is turned the Model 430 Programmer will follow
the target current as it is adjusted, at the defined ramp rate for the
segment in which it is operating. Adjustment of the current is prevented
from exceeding the Current Limit specified in the Load setup menu (see
section 3.10.2.4 on page 52). The resolution of the adjustment is 15 digits,
which is greater than the resolution of the display.
When the field/current is adjusted to the desired value, press the
ENTER
key to keep that value as the target field/current. If any other operation is
performed before
ENTER is pressed, the target field/current value will
revert back to what it was before adjustment using the fine adjust knob
was initiated, and the current will immediately begin ramping back to that
value.
3.13 Persistent Switch Control
The Model 430 Programmer includes an integral persistent switch heater
that provides the capability of controlling the persistent mode of the
magnet either locally from the front panel of the Model 430 Programmer
using the
PERSIST. SWITCH CONTROL key
1
, or remotely through a
communications interface. The persistent mode of the magnet is indicated
by the
MAGNET IN PERSISTENT MODE LED
2
.
1. Refer to section 3.6.1 on page 29.
2. Refer to section 3.8.2.2 on page 40.
+20.02 A - Target Current (A)
+0.20 Vs +20.0239