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14 energy absorber present, 15 enable external rampdown, Operation – American Magnetics 4Q12125PS-430 High Stability Integrated Power Supply System User Manual

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Rev. 5

Operation

Setup Menu : Load

3.10.2.14 Energy Absorber Present

This picklist value indicates whether an energy absorber, such as

the AMI Model 601, is connected to the power supply system. The

default setting is NO.

It is important for this setting to be correct since the internal gain

tables of the Model 430 Programmer compensate for the additional

load of the energy absorber if present. The increased gain when an

energy absorber is present will decrease (but not eliminate) the

time required for the system to “forward bias” the energy absorber.

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3.10.2.15 Enable External Rampdown

The External Rampdown function of the Model 430 Programmer

can be used to allow an external contact-signal to cause the magnet

to be ramped to zero field (even if it is in persistent mode) should a

fault or alarm occur in a magnet system. Signals such as low liquid

levels, cryocooler compressor faults, or abnormal temperatures can

be used to trigger a controlled magnet rampdown, even if the

magnet is in persistent mode. Refer to section 6.2 on page 151.

The external rampdown function may be enabled or disabled

according to the preference of the user. The default value is NO.

With the exception of enable yes/no, the settings and parameters

for the external rampdown function can be edited only via the

remote interface (see section 4.5.5 on page 120).

A user input for external rampdown detection is provided on the

rear panel of the Model 430 Programmer

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. For further discussion of

the quench detection logic and operation, please refer to

section 3.16 on page 88.

1. The Model 430 Programmer will bring the output voltage of the power supply to the

point where the energy absorber can provide current to the magnet.

2. Refer to section A.6.2 on page 151.

+50.00 A — Energy Absorber Present?

+0.50 Vs

NO

YES

+0.00 A — External Rampdown Enabled?

+0.00 Vs

NO

YES