Multi-channel digital thyristor phase

[preliminary design data]
TC 201
Advanced Trigger Unit
TC 201
TO 255!
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Scale (mm)
0
35mm
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Features
Special Design for Networking Capability
Digital Remote Control
Local Analogue Control
Windows Based Software Available
Fully Isolated Protected Inputs
Auxiliary 5V Supply
Internal Supply
Conforms to UL, CSA and VDE Requirements
Short-circiut Protected
High Specification
Easy to Use and Install
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General Description
TC201 is one of the new generation of
Intelligent Communication Thyristor PhaseAngle Trigger Modules. Using the RS485
communication link via any standard PC, up to
254 separate loads can be controlled. Each
load can have up to 1024 control levels of
resolution.
Alternatively, each thyristor controlled load
can be varied by an externally connected
potentiometer, providing a variable 0-5Vdc
analogue input to the TC201. When the 05Vdc I/P terminal of the TC201 is switched to
the wiper of an external potentiometer, the 05Vdc I/P input will automatically over-ride the
phase-angle trigger level from the RS485
Communication
Up to 255 trigger units
can be connected
Windows Based Software
Available
The TC201 supports digital communication based on RS485 multi-slave bus configuration
using two wires. The bus master is usually a PC with a serial RS485 communication port. Each
TC201 connected to the RS485 bus acquires a unique address from the bus master during the
setup phase. The addressing scheme allows a maximum of 255 units to be connected on the
same bus. The communication protocol supports various commands that allow each TC201
output level to be set by the master, status interrogation, or change of configuration.
The following commands are supported:
Level:
The output level of the TC201 can be set by the master between 0 to 1023.
Status:
50/60Hz - the mains frequency detected.
local/remote - local if the analogue I/P is connected.
softstart cycle - the number of cycles used to ramp the output from 0 to setpoint during
power up or when the zero crossing pulse is re-established. The range is 0 to 100
cycles.
setpoint filter - (0 to 10) the number of cycles used to filter the setpoint step changes.
Configuration:
softstart cycle - the number of cycles used to ramp the output from 0 to setpoint during
power up or when the zero crossing pulse is re-established. The range is 0 to 100
cycles.
setpoint filter - (0 to 10) the number of cycles used to filter the setpoint step changes.
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Specification
Technical Specification
Operating Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal +10%, -15%
45-65 Hz
Peak Gate Output Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Critical dv/dt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....................................
Reference Output Aux. Voltage . . . . . . . . . . .
Input/Output Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.9A @ Vs=max @ 90 degrees
500V/uS min for 240V type
100V/uS min for 440V type
5V @ 10mA minimum
2.5kV rms
Analogue Control Input
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0-5V dc
100K ohm min
Digital Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS 485
Commissioning Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5V dc to enable; open to disable
Mechanical Specification
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Humidity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flame Retardant Specification . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-40 C to +125 C
0 to +55 C
80% RH
UL94-V0
320 g
100mm (diagonal), 2Nm torque
2 x M5 Mounting Screws
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80mm
92mm
33mm
Communication Specification
Levels Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0-1023
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50/60 Hz, local/remote
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Softstart: 0-100 cycles
Setpoint filter: 0 - 10 cycles
Address: 1-255
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Typical Network Configuration
Upto 255 Trigger Units
A
RS485
B
See below for load connection
A
SETUP
+5v
Press to
setup
I/P
0v
ANALOGUE
B
SET-UP
+5
I/P
0V
Controls
AC to DC Control
+VE
G1
A
B
SETUP
A
A1
TH1
LOAD
B
+5v
I/P
0v
G2
SET-UP
TH2
+5
A2
F2
HRC FUSE
I/P
0V
-VE
Controls
F1
0.5A
N/
~
L/
Main AC
Supply
AC to AC Control
TH2 A2
A
B
SETUP
G2
LOAD
A
B
+5v
I/P
0v
TH1
SET-UP
A1
+5
G1
F2
HRC FUSE
I/P
0V
Controls
F1
0.5A
N/
~
L/
Main AC
Supply
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Document information: TC201 data-sheet version 2.2 (18/01/01)
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