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R7 is a 5W 33 ohm resitor that conducts current to charge bulk capacitors. After capacitors are charged to full, relay RL2 is closed to allow high current flows. Failure reasons: | R7 is a 5W 33 ohm resitor that conducts current to charge bulk capacitors. After capacitors are charged to full, relay RL2 is closed to allow high current flows. Failure reasons: | ||
*R7 will burn (open circuit) if there is malfunction in relay RL2 (relay stuck in off-state). | *R7 will burn (open circuit) if there is malfunction in relay RL2 (relay stuck in off-state). | ||
− | *R7 will also burn open if something is loading HV DC bus (lines VN to VP) when drive is uninitialized state (relay is off-state) | + | *R7 will also burn open if something is loading HV DC bus (lines VN to VP) when drive is in idle or uninitialized state (relay is off-state) |
Resistance of R7 can be measured with multimeter from test points marked in the image. The correct reading is 33 ohm +/- 2 ohm. It is possible to replace (desolder and solder) new resistor without removing heatsink from the PCB by approaching PCB from the side of the board. | Resistance of R7 can be measured with multimeter from test points marked in the image. The correct reading is 33 ohm +/- 2 ohm. It is possible to replace (desolder and solder) new resistor without removing heatsink from the PCB by approaching PCB from the side of the board. |
Revision as of 18:51, 24 June 2015
If there's problem getting rid of permanent under voltage fault in Argon, it may be caused by following reasons:
- STO1 input is not powered by 24 VDC
- Drive's internal fuse has blown. To check this safely discharge drive, remove cover, remove fuse and measure fuse resistance. If high current & power is demanded from the drive, then a higher amperage fuse may be installed in the place of original. Maximum fuse size is 16A slow blow and the factory default is between 6.3-8 A slow blow.
- Other failure in AC power path, see below for details.
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Drive internal AC circuity
Inrush current limiter is based on a resistor which is bypassed by a GraniteCore controlled relay after HV DC supply has risen near nominal levels.
Verifying internal HV DC bus voltage can be done by reading the voltage value from Granity Testing tab or by measuring DC voltage between VP and VN terminals. The voltage between VP and VN is directly connected to the power stage, so if there is voltage between these terminals, then drive's HV supply is properly powered and it is possible to drive motor.
Checking for AC to HV DC signal path components
Before proceeding with the tests, make sure drive has been safely discharged for at least 15 minutes before opening it. Any remaining voltage in the device may interfere the measurements here. See more info here. |
STO1
Applying 24V voltage to STO1 inputs causes the STO relay to emit a relay click sound. If there is no sound, then the reason is related to STO1 relay or it's control.
Fuse F1
Open drive case and check conductivity of fuse F1. See Replacing Argon fuse.
Inrush current limiter resistor R7
R7 is a 5W 33 ohm resitor that conducts current to charge bulk capacitors. After capacitors are charged to full, relay RL2 is closed to allow high current flows. Failure reasons:
- R7 will burn (open circuit) if there is malfunction in relay RL2 (relay stuck in off-state).
- R7 will also burn open if something is loading HV DC bus (lines VN to VP) when drive is in idle or uninitialized state (relay is off-state)
Resistance of R7 can be measured with multimeter from test points marked in the image. The correct reading is 33 ohm +/- 2 ohm. It is possible to replace (desolder and solder) new resistor without removing heatsink from the PCB by approaching PCB from the side of the board.
AC/DC rectifier bridge B3
Measuring condition of B3 is possible with multimeter's diode check function. Check all four diodes from the test points marked in the image. Multimeter red lead goes to anode and black to cathode. All diodes should give reading of 0.4 to 0.5 Volts.