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  • Two dedicated circuits for the monophasic power bars (220Vac 10A), except for OP1400-10 and OP1400-20 which have only one power bar.

  • One four wire (3 phase + protective earth) cable to connect to the terminal block inside the test bench. This cable must be connected to a 380/400/415 Vac 3 phase circuit.
    Refer to 3 Phase AC Mains Supply Line to the PDU (Power Delivery Unit) for the circuit dimensioning requirements.

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  • Two dedicated circuits for the monophasic power bars (120Vac 15A), except for OP1400-10 and OP1400-20 which have only one power bar.

  • One four wire (3 phase + protective earth) cable to connect to the terminal block inside the test bench. This cable must be connected to a 480 Vac 3 phase circuit.
    Refer to 3 Phase AC Mains Supply Line to the PDU for the circuit dimensioning requirements.

Please note that it is theoretically possible to have a negative net power flow (energy fed back to the grid) on the 3 phase AC power line. This could be done using, for example, a PV system or a small wind turbine on a DER input of an OP14xx test bench. The user should note that not all electricity distribution companies will allow customers to feed energy to the grid and should contact their local electricity distributor before attempting to do so.

Please also note that OP14x0-10 and OP14x0-20 models will consume steady state unbalanced currents on its 3 phase AC input, which could lead to penalties being imposed to the user by the local electricity distributor.

Contact your local OPAL-RT sales representative for more information if required.

Unpacking

Note

This equipment has been packaged and shipped in secure conditions. However, when unpacking, check that the equipment has not been damaged during transportation.

If there is obvious damage or any signs of knocks which have occurred during transit, please inform OPAL-RT Technologies immediately.
In this case, the equipment should not be powered ON before contacting OPAL-RT and getting instructions on how to proceed.

Contact Technical Support

OP14xx Test Bench Crate

The test bench cabinet and included components will be received in a crate. The following procedure must be executed in order to safely unpack the test bench: Uncrating a Large OPAL-RT Hardware Product.

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Item

Description

Part Number

Image

Qty

Fiber Optic Transmitters, Receivers SFP

Fiber Optic Transceiver Module 4.25GBd 850nm 3.3V for installation on OPAL-RT simulators to interface through SFP interface

T00-0315

1 for each included OP8110 unit

Fiber optic cable

Multimode Dplx Fiber Cable 62.5/125 LC-LC 2M to connect OPAL-RT simulators to OP8110 through SFP interface

T00-0797

1 for each included OP8110 unit

Ethernet cable

CAT6 (500 MHz) UTP Network Cable - Blue 10FT

T00-0817

1 for each included OP8110 unit

Optical synchronization cable

POF Ind. Plastic Optical Fiber Patch Cords 0.65M

T00-6615

OP14x0-10: 0

OP14x0-20: 1

OP14x0-30: 1

OP14x0-60: 2

Mini-USB cable

Cable USB A - Mini B Black R/A 3FT

T00-0805

1

2m banana cable harness

SLK425-E/N 4 mm safety test lead 200 cm 4 cable harness (Red, Black, Blue and White)

113-1371

OP1400-10: 2

OP1400-20: 4

OP1400-30: 6

OP1400-40: 8

OP1400-60: 12

OP1420 models: 4

25 cm white banana cable

SKL425-E/N 4 mm safety test lead 25 cm White

T00-7535

(or T00-8896)

OP14x0-10: 3

OP14x0-20: 6

OP14x0-30: 9

OP1400-60: 18

VFEM cables

Remote Sense cables used for improving the Current Control mode operation.

113-1427

2 sets for each OP8110-6

1 set for each OP8110-3

ITECH Synch cable

On/Off synchronization cable

113-1588

These cables are shipped with the ITECH connectors attached.

The number of cables change depending on the bench configuration:

  • OP14xx-10 and OP14xx-20 : x0

  • OP14xx-30 and OP1400-60: x2

  • OP1400-40: x3

Additional components for OP1400-60 with an OP1450 (Applicable for projects delivered after September 1st, 2024)

VFEM cable

VFEM_sensor_Banana_80inch

113-1428

2 sets

VFEM cable

VFEM_sensor_Cosse_120inch

113-1429

2 sets

OP1450 power cable

OP1450 power cable set to client system

113-1383

1 set

OP1450 jumper cable

OP1450 jumper cable set

113-1384

1 set

50 cm banana cable set

SLK425-E/N 4 mm safety test lead 50 cm 4 cable harness (Red, Black, Blue and White)

113-1377

6 sets

50 cm single banana cable red

SKL425-E/N 4 mm Safety Test Lead 50 cm Red

T00-7239

6

50 cm single banana cable black

SKL425-E/N 4 mm Safety Test Lead 50 cm Black

T00-7240

6

ITECH fiber optic cable

ITECH Optical fiber cable for IT6000 and IT8000

T00-8856

(IT-E168)

3

External bus bar

Copper bus bar for shorting

110-3261

1 (Installed inside the OP1450 depending on project configuration)

Grounding cable

Grounding cable (60inch) to shorting bus bar - 8AWG

T00-6657

1 (Installed inside the OP1450 depending on project configuration)

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  1. Locate the installation height of the amplifier units using the diagrams below (OP8110-6 amplifiers must be placed on top of OP8110-3 amplifiers if both models are present). The slides are preinstalled on the chassis.

  2. Disassemble the inner portion of the slides by sliding them out and by pushing the lock button, reserve them for step 4.

  3. Detach the mounting screws from the both sides of the amplifier, reserve them for step 4.

  4. Fix the inner rail of the slides onto the amplifiers using the mounting screws.

  5. One amplifier at a time, carefully align the amplifier with the mating slides on the chassis. Once the slides are properly aligned, slide the amplifier into the chassis, pushing on the lock buttons if necessary.

  6. Mount the amplifiers to the chassis side rails using the screws that are already present on the side rails.

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In the case that an OP8110 unit needs to me removed from the rack either for an RMA or maintenance, ensure to shut down the PDU before opening the cabinet and starting to unscrew the cables. Refer to OP1400 PHIL Test Bench Series Important Safety Information - Accessing the Inside of the Cabinet for detailed procedure.

The OP8110 and DC power supplies will isolate themselves as soon as the PDU is unpowered, eliminating any risk of electric shock.

Note

Always install the amplifier units one at a time, never having more than one unit hanging on its slides. Failure to do so could cause tilting of the cabinet which could result in serious injury.

OP1400-10

OP1400-20

OP1400-30

OP1400-40

OP1400-60

OP1420-10

OP1420-20

OP1420-30

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Installation Procedure - Electrical Wiring

Note

The electrical installation of the OP14xx products must be performed by qualified personnel only.

The steps for wiring the cabinet are fairly straightforward, the main connections between the test-bench components will be done in the same order as the power flows through the OP1400 test-bench. But before the cabinet is wired the Three-Phase AC Mains to the PDU must be installed. Thus, the steps are as follows:

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Three-Phase AC Main Supply to the PDU

Note

The electrical installation of the 3 phase AC mains supply line must be performed by qualified personnel only (Certified Electrician or Lab Technician contracted by the customer) and must be in accordance with local electrical codes which typically include (but is not necessarily limited to) requirements such as:

  • Installation of a certified overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) on the AC mains line supplying the equipment

  • Dimensioning the electrical wiring and overcurrent protection device with a 25% margin over the maximum specified current of the equipment

  • Installation, on the AC mains line supplying the equipment, of a clearly identified physical disconnect means (such as a disconnect switch or a circuit breaker) within reach of the equipment

Failure to do so could result in risks of fire or electric shock.

Note

Hazardous voltage levels may be present inside the PDU unit. The supply lines (including monophasic power bars) must be completely disconnected before opening the PDU door.

After the PDU is connected to the Three-Phase Main, while the PDU is not energized, make sure that the qualified electrician sets the disconnect switches inside the PDU to “ON.” If this step is not done even when energized the PDU will not allow power to flow to the DC power supplies. Refer to the “PDU Connections with the Three-Phase AC Main” section on how the connections need to be made.

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OP14x0-10/20 models

OP14x0-30/60 models

Warning

CAUTION: The AC supply lines carry high current, the connections must be properly tightened to avoid resistive connections that could overheat.

Also, make sure to reinstall the plastic covers on top of the connections to provide protection against electric shock:

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Use a 5mm Allen key to tighten the DC connections.

Warning

CAUTION: The DC supply lines carry high current, the connections must be properly tightened to avoid resistive connections that could overheat.

Also, make sure to reinstall the plastic covers on top of the connections to provide protection against electric shock:

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OP14x0-30 models

OP14x0-60 models

Warning

CAUTION: The fiber optic synchronization cablescannot be flexed or folded.
If they are too long and must be wrapped, the user should gently wrap them in a circle and tie them without applying excessive pressure.

Additionally, the OP8110's synchronization cables should neither be connected nor removed during amplifier operation.

Doing so mayresult in both damage to the amplifier and voiding of the warranty.

Info

OP14x0-10 and OP14x0-20 models don't need synchronization cables since they only have one OP8110 unit.

Cable Routing

The customer power cable must be routed through the rear door of the OP14xx chassis.

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titleMedium Power PDU (current model)

The OP1400-40 models require the Medium Power PDU version. This setup provides over current protection fuses for the Itech cables.

For these models, the 3 lines plus the ground wires must be connected to the bottom of the customer power terminals.

Note

Attention! This PDU model is rated maximum 60A, continuous duty. The customer must provide over current protection not exceeding 60A!

The AC Input cable and the Itech Power Supplies cables pass via cable clamps located at the bottom of the box.

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titleHigh Power PDU (current model)

The OP1400-60 models require the High Power PDU version. This setup provides over current protection fuses for the Itech cables.

For these models, the 3 lines plus the ground wires must be connected to the bottom of the customer power terminals.

Note

Attention! This PDU model is rated maximum 80A, continuous duty. The customer must provide over current protection not exceeding 80A!

The AC Input cable and the Itech Power Supplies cables pass via cable clamps located at the bottom of the box.

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