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G8MNY > TECH 14.03.26 19:03l 125 Lines 6292 Bytes #7 (0) @ WW
BID : 54384_GB7CIP
Subj: A Common High Current PSU
Path: JH4XSY<N3HYM<GB7YEW<GB7CIP
Sent: 260314/1000Z @:GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO #:54384 [Caterham Surrey GBR]
From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO
To : TECH@WW
By G8MNY (Updated Aug 22)
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This is a simple & therefore reliable common design used on commercial PSU.
e.g. TRIO PS30 & ICOM PS55. Component values differ slightly between models.
HOW IT WORKS
The rectifiers charge up C1 to 25V. R3 puts some voltage on the output (>1.5V),
a fraction of this turns (pot arm) on Q2 (0.5V on Q2 base). This turns on Q1
that drives the 2 large high current power pass Transistors T1 & 2. When the
output voltage is >10V the zener conducts turning off Q2 as it pulls up the
emitter voltage compared to Q2's base on the VR1 pot output fraction setting.
2R2Ŀ
+19-25V 4m7+ R1 +C3 4K7 /e TIP
__ __ === === Ĵ Driver
/_\ /_\ C44m7 Q1\ 2SD596
D1 D2 +15-25V
))))ͻ 2x TO-3
/ \ \ / Fan Cooled
AC__/' B1`\_AC R3 T2ĴT1 & Insulated
~ \ / ~ 56R e/ 2x \e on Heatsink
`\ /'35A 2SD797
Bridge R8 R7
L __ 0R05 0R05 20A
E \_/ )o--o>+13.8V
D D2 68mF + R6 1K8 Ŀ @ 20A
__ C1 === Q2/ C7 __D3 R9
D4\_/ 25V 500R<Ĵ === '/_\10V 220R +
POT VR1 \e 10n Zener ===C5
390R 4m7
R5 820R R4 120R
E>>-VE
Some of the reference numbers are repeated as components are on different PCBs.
AC
The mains transformer is a conventional (not toroidal) type 17V @ 26A (2x 13A)
for the 20A rated PSU. The high pulse current AC wiring to the bridge & to the
reservoir C, are in thick & twisted wire to keep the losses & magnetic pulse
radiation down. A slow blow mains fuse of 6A is used.
PSU FEATURES
It has 2 power rails, this is because the bridge rectifier & capacitor losses
under heavy load can give the driver's supply up to 1V more. This allows for
better peak drive current when it is needed.
The 2R2 limits the drive current when C5 is exhausted allowing for higher peak
currents than the steady rating, but this current limiting is very dependent on
the mains voltage! Current "Foldback" is provided with reference zener D3 fed
from the output. The start up current comes from the R3 56R, & R9 220R is the
minimum discharge load.
A quiet thermally switched DC cylinder fan comes in when the heatsink is at a
scalding 60C.
On the ICOM unit, the mains is remotely switched on the rig with the same lead
as the high current DC output. Polarity of the plug is "VERY CRITICAL", as if
it is forced to accidentally connect upside down, (not easy to do) live mains
will flow to the +ve DC side of your Rig! (it may be safer to remotely switch
neutral as that current would be lighter!)
OTHER LIMITATIONS
There is no rig protection from a shorts of T1/2 pass transistors & 25V output
will damage your rig!
Ŀ Leads
Ŀ Fuse
|P Cap F
|
|C / \ A Bridge
|
|B N 2x T03
\ /
MODIFICATIONS. I have done to my ICOM one..
1/ Heatsink added to Q1 & bolted flat to PCB location provided.
2/ Blackened main T1 & T2 heatsink, so the thermal controlled fan runs less.
3/ Fused added on T1 & T2 emitters on PCB tags (13A ones soldered in).
4/ Squeezed in more main smoothing 2x 33mF @25V for /P work with poor AC power.
5/ Proper current limiting (@ 15A/transistor) with 2 extra PNPs Q3 & Q4.
These will also shut the PSU down if a 13A fuses blows.
6/ Removed the 2R2 the old current limiting method, to gain more output current
drive when the AC supply is poor.
7/ Changed D1 & 2 for lower voltage drop BYW29, for when the AC supply is poor.
8/ Added an output overvoltage protection zener (like an SCR Crowbar).
9/ Larger output Cap (10mF 16V) wired across PCB output tags.
10/ Mains Transformer tuned (PF=1) for /P work with 1uF 250VAC.
11/ Added a trip switch fuse low current output, for accessories.
12/ Added Battery "crock leads" & 30A trip.
Ŀ
+18-25V 4m7+ +4m7 4K7 /e TIP Driver
__ __ === === Ĵ on Heatsink
/_\ BYW29 /_\ C4C5 Q1\
D1 D2 +15-25V 2x TO-3
))))ͻ Mounted on
/ \ \ T2/ Blackened Fan
AC_/' B1`\_AC R3 T1Ĵ Cooled Heatsink
~ \ / ~ 56R e/ \e
`\ /'35A Ŀ 1nĶ
Bridge e === === e
+ Fuse \ 1n / Fuse Rig
͵ Q3Ĵ ĴQ4 >+13.8V
L__ 33mF 0R05 /1K5 1K5\ 0R05 @20A
E\_/ + ))) 2A
D ͵ 1K8 Ŀ 10mF+ o-o>+13.8V
__ 33mF Q2/ __) __ === > 2A
\_/ + 500<Ĵ === '/_\ + '/_\ 16V 30A
D4 C1 === POT \e 10n 10V R9 === 17V o-o<>Batt+
390R 68mF 220R C5 75A <>Batt-
820R 120R 4mF >Earth
E>>-VE
With these modifictions the PS will do 22A @ 13.8V output with 200-240V input.
Why Don't U send an interesting bul?
73 De John, G8MNY @ GB7CIP
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