GE
Data Sheet
FNW700R Power Modules; DC-DC Converters
36 – 75 Vdc Input; 28Vdc Output; 700W Output
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Safety Considerations (continued)
For all input sources, other than DC MAINS, where the
input voltage is between 60 and 75V
dc
(Classified as TNV-2
in Europe), the following must be meet, if the converter’s
output is to be evaluated for SELV:
The input source is to be provided with reinforced
insulation from any hazardous voltage, including the
ac mains.
One V
I
pin and one V
o
pin are to be reliably earthed,
or both the input and output pins are to be kept
floating.
Another SELV reliability test is conducted on the
whole system, as required by the safety agencies, on
the combination of supply source and the subject
module to verify that under a single fault, hazardous
voltages do not appear at the module’s output.
All flammable materials used in the manufacturing of
these modules are rated 94V-0, or tested to the UL60950
A.2 for reduced thickness.
The input to these units is to be provided with a maximum
30 A fast-acting fuse in the unearthed lead.
Feature Description
Remote On/Off
Remote ON/OFF control is available as standard and has
positive logic remote On/Off mode only. The converter will
be active as long as a current Ion/off (1 to 5mA) is flowing
into the ON/OFF+ (pin 4) and from the ON/OFF- (pin 3), and
inactive when no current is flowing. Remote control pins
are isolated up to 1.5 kV. The voltage to drive this current
can be derived from the input voltage, the output voltage,
or an external supply with an appropriate current limit
resistor. The maximum forward current allowable without
damage is 5 mA, and the maximum reverse current is
10mA. A typical remote ON/OFF circuit is shown as Figure
10. The current limit resistor (R1) is connected from Vin (+)
pin to ON/OFF + pin, an open collector or an equivalent
switch can be connected between ON/OFF - and V
I
(-) pins
to control ON/OFF operation. A 0 Ohm resistor (R2) can be
used if no open collector or switch used. For 48Vin, an
appropriate R1 value is recommended to be 30Kohm
(0.5W).
Figure 10. Circuit configuration for using Remote
On/Off Implementation.
Overcurrent Protection
To provide protection in a fault output overload condition,
the module is equipped with internal current-limiting
circuitry and can endure current limit for few milli-
seconds. A latching shutdown option is standard. If
overcurrent persists for few milli-seconds, the module will
shut down and remain off until the module is reset by
either cycling the input power or by toggling the on/off pin
for one second.
An auto-restart option (4) is also available in a case where
an auto recovery is required. If overcurrent persists for few
milli-seconds, the module will shut down and auto restart
until the fault condition is corrected. If the output overload
condition still exists when the module restarts, it will shut
down again. This operation will continue indefinitely, until
the overcurrent condition is corrected.
Over Voltage Protection
The output overvoltage protection consists of circuitry that
monitors the voltage on the output terminals. If the
voltage on the output terminals exceeds the over voltage
protection threshold, then the module will shutdown and
latch off. The overvoltage latch is reset by either cycling
the input power for one second or by toggling the on/off
signal for one second. The protection mechanism is such
that the unit can continue in this condition until the fault is
cleared.
An auto-restart option (4) is also available in a case where
an auto recovery is required.
Output Voltage Programming
Trimming allows the user to increase or decrease the
output voltage set point of a module. Trimming down is
accomplished by connecting an external resistor between
the TRIM pin and the SENSE(-) pin. Trimming up is
accomplished by connecting external resistor between the
SENSE(+) pin and V
o
(+) pin. The trim resistor should be
positioned close to the module.
Be sure to use a zero resistor or short SENSE(+) and V
o
(+)
pins when the trim up function is not used.
If not using the trim down feature, leave the TRIM pin
open.