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    #41
    Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

    From the photo it looks like you are soldering with soldering acid, and it conducts electricity, you need to use rosin or acid-free flux.

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      #42
      Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

      Originally posted by lotas View Post
      From the photo it looks like you are soldering with soldering acid, and it conducts electricity, you need to use rosin or acid-free flux.
      I am using this flux: https://www.jbctools.com/fl-15-flux-...oduct-150.html

      Not sure if it has acid or whatnot.
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        #43
        Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

        Originally posted by Shinjinkun View Post
        Well, that must be the current issue, indeed.


        I removed the bridge rectifier and, when I connected everything to mains, the light bulb was off. Then measured the voltage. This time, I was getting 230.8V into both inputs for the DB107 bridge rectifier. I suppose that means that everything before it should be working fine, right?
        Yup

        Originally posted by Shinjinkun View Post
        I disconnected it and thought an idea. I removed the viper22a from the socket, and got a few more measures. First, the bulb was off (probably because part of the circuit was not accessible). The DC output from the rectifier had 316.2V DC. The C3 capacitor measured 316.2V, and C14 between 40 to 50V, but couldn't write it down cause while using the probes, I must have shorted something, and fried the 550ohm resistor and C14 probably. Probably it wasn't a very good idea removing the viper, but at least isolates a bit where the short is.

        Then, from now on, what do you recommend me to do? Should I replace the blown components and try again, or remove some of them to try to find the faulty section?

        Thanks
        Yes replace and try again.
        Keep one thing in mind: the closer you are to the short the lower the voltage will be.
        The shorted component might also heat up more than the others...
        "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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          #44
          Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

          Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
          Yes replace and try again.
          Keep one thing in mind: the closer you are to the short the lower the voltage will be.
          The shorted component might also heat up more than the others...
          I replaced the components, included the viper, and connected everything again. However, I am back to step one, the short is present and I cannot get a way to find which component is causing it.

          Do you have any recommendation on how to proceed? I am really stuck at the moment, even after watching loads of SMPS videos and reading several datasheets.

          I'd really appreciate any suggestion on what to do.

          Thanks again for all your help.

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            #45
            Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

            It often happens that together with PWM (Viper, ... Mosfet ...) a pulse transformer burns out (turn-to-turn short circuit of the power winding) and when a new PWM is installed, it burns out again.

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              #46
              Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

              Originally posted by lotas View Post
              It often happens that together with PWM (Viper, ... Mosfet ...) a pulse transformer burns out (turn-to-turn short circuit of the power winding) and when a new PWM is installed, it burns out again.
              But is there a way to check that this is happening? I mean, I only have like 5 or 6 vipers left... I won't like to completely waste them if I can avoid it...
              How can I isolate the hot area to confirm that there are no shorts in the cold area?
              Is there a way to confirm that the viper is working, even outside the motherboard?

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                #47
                Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                Do you have some way to measure the high frequency transformer?
                I never tried but I guess even the cheap "component tester" project could get an approximate Henry reading from such a transformer.
                "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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                  #48
                  Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                  Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                  Do you have some way to measure the high frequency transformer?
                  I never tried but I guess even the cheap "component tester" project could get an approximate Henry reading from such a transformer.
                  No, I am not sure about how to measure the transformer... I checked the link you provided, but I am not sure about what to do with this... Am I supposed to buy these components? Or is is something that can be bough as is?
                  I get more and more confused by the moment... T_T

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                    #49
                    Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                    Ok, I have been reading some info, and understand that those component testers are meant to check which type of components they are and their values. However, even if I were to check the transformer inductance, how do I know that the value is correct? Or just getting a value means it is fine?
                    So, in the end I found a component tester and ordered it from aliexp. I should get it in few weeks I hope.
                    By the way, I have been doing again another search for the service manual of the ups, but so far, I was only able to find a few cyberpower ups's, but different models, so they are not very useful (imho). Let me know if you get a hold of the service manual, please.

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                      #50
                      Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                      Well one thing you could do then is desolder the transformer and build a circuit from the Viper datasheet using it:
                      They do provide an example circuit in there for a charger...

                      And yes I meant to use the component tester for that, it is anyway a very useful tool to have.
                      Just remember to discharge capacitors before testing, maximum voltage it can handle is 5v!
                      "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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                        #51
                        Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                        Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                        Well one thing you could do then is desolder the transformer and build a circuit from the Viper datasheet using it:
                        They do provide an example circuit in there for a charger...
                        Oh, I will try that. I think I am going to need a a starter kit of components, or disassemble a broken UPS I have in the garage. One question, if I removed the transformer, could I also reconnect the circuit and check if the short is still there, or should I try to avoid connecting it without all components? If I were to remove also the optocoupler and the capacitor between hot and cold sections, could I check the values? Or the circuit would be totally wasted?


                        Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                        And yes I meant to use the component tester for that, it is anyway a very useful tool to have.
                        Just remember to discharge capacitors before testing, maximum voltage it can handle is 5v!
                        Yes, I didn't know such tester existed... in the end, I bought a new one that is a mix between tester and oscilloscope (that I didnd't have too).
                        What do you mean with the 5V? That the viper only handles 5V or you meant capacitors?

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                          #52
                          Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                          Originally posted by Shinjinkun View Post
                          One question, if I removed the transformer, could I also reconnect the circuit and check if the short is still there, or should I try to avoid connecting it without all components? If I were to remove also the optocoupler and the capacitor between hot and cold sections, could I check the values? Or the circuit would be totally wasted?
                          There is not much use to test it without the transformer, the issue likely lies in or after it.
                          But sure, I don't think it would hurt, especially if you use the light bulb for current limit...

                          Originally posted by Shinjinkun View Post
                          Yes, I didn't know such tester existed... in the end, I bought a new one that is a mix between tester and oscilloscope (that I didnd't have too).
                          What do you mean with the 5V? That the viper only handles 5V or you meant capacitors?
                          I meant that the tester can only accept 5v on its pins, so you need to be careful with it and discharge capacitors before testing, a rule that applies to all ESR testers really.
                          "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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                            #53
                            Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                            Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                            There is not much use to test it without the transformer, the issue likely lies in or after it.
                            But sure, I don't think it would hurt, especially if you use the light bulb for current limit...


                            I meant that the tester can only accept 5v on its pins, so you need to be careful with it and discharge capacitors before testing, a rule that applies to all ESR testers really.
                            In order to build the circuit, can you recommend a starter kit with base components to do all these, please? I have been checking some arduino starter kits, but it seems that the breadboard that comes with is only up to 12V, so probably it won't be useful to do those tests, right?

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                              #54
                              Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                              Well you probably will not find that on sites like eBay, what you need is some basic electronic components.
                              They could even be harvested from some old PC power supply for example.

                              But ST also makes evaluation boards for their whole range of Viper chips and others, see attached PDF: STMicroelectronics Demonstration Boards.pdf
                              Sadly most of them are now out of production so the LED driver board linked below on Digikey was all I could find that looked reasonable.
                              That would get you the circuit in the attached PDF: VIPER22-LED-EV.pdf (the one on Digikey is the wrong schematic).

                              Or you could go the DIY route, I found this really excellent description at the site Circuit Digest below.
                              It should give you some ideas, but of course you then need to source all components by yourself.
                              But they do build a transformer too so that is very useful...

                              12V 1A Power Supply Circuit Design using VIPer22A by Circuit Digest:
                              https://circuitdigest.com/electronic...using-viper22a


                              Viper22A Isolated Outputs LED Driver Evaluation Board:
                              https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...-LED-EV/806368
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                              "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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                                #55
                                Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                                Well you probably will not find that on sites like eBay, what you need is some basic electronic components.
                                They could even be harvested from some old PC power supply for example.

                                But ST also makes evaluation boards for their whole range of Viper chips and others, see attached PDF: STMicroelectronics Demonstration Boards.pdf
                                Sadly most of them are now out of production so the LED driver board linked below on Digikey was all I could find that looked reasonable.
                                That would get you the circuit in the attached PDF: VIPER22-LED-EV.pdf (the one on Digikey is the wrong schematic).

                                Or you could go the DIY route, I found this really excellent description at the site Circuit Digest below.
                                It should give you some ideas, but of course you then need to source all components by yourself.
                                But they do build a transformer too so that is very useful...

                                12V 1A Power Supply Circuit Design using VIPer22A by Circuit Digest:
                                https://circuitdigest.com/electronic...using-viper22a


                                Viper22A Isolated Outputs LED Driver Evaluation Board:
                                https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...-LED-EV/806368
                                Wow, that's a lot of info. Give me some time to digest this, please.
                                I just received the components kit I ordered a few days ago. I will see if I can try to replicate some of these example circuits.
                                It seems that there is still a long way to go... and I thought just changing the battery would fix the issue with the UPS

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                                  #56
                                  Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                  Hi guys! Sorry, I was off-line waiting for the devices I ordered.
                                  Finally, I received a component tester, and also an oscilloscope (probably it will be helpful for the repair?). It is the model DSO-TC2 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004216333435.html)
                                  I also bought an electronics starter kit that contains several resistors, capacitors and other components.
                                  Then, what should be my procedure to continue with the repair? Remove the transformer and check its inductance? How do I know that the values are what they are supposed to?

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                                    #57
                                    Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                    Guys, I tried removing the transformer, but somehow, I can't get all the solder out of the holes, and when I try to remove it, is still pretty hard to move. Do you have any tips to take it off? I only have a manual pump, and some solder wick.
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                                      #58
                                      Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                      You can buy low temp solder, it is called chip quik:
                                      https://www.digikey.com/en/product-h...um-solder-wire

                                      Or you can get a vacuum desoldering iron if you expect to do more work in the future.
                                      "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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                                        #59
                                        Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                        Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
                                        You can buy low temp solder, it is called chip quik:
                                        https://www.digikey.com/en/product-h...um-solder-wire

                                        Or you can get a vacuum desoldering iron if you expect to do more work in the future.
                                        Yes, I have seen those vacuum desoldering irons before, but the cheapo ones doesn't look much better than the manual I have. The ones with electric pump, obviously better, are also fairly more expensive

                                        Regarding that low temp solder, how does it work? Have you got an Amazon or Aliexpress link I could buy from?

                                        Thanks

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                                          #60
                                          Re: Cyberpower CP900EPFCLCD - F03 Error

                                          Ok, forget about the previous message.
                                          Adding some extra solder, and moving the iron left and right, I was able to pull the transformer bit by bit, and finally removed it.
                                          I attached the pictures of the transformer.
                                          Then, I used the component tester with it.
                                          If I measured between the first pin and the last one in the primary winding, I got an inductance of 11.1 mH and a resistance of 5.11Ω.
                                          Doing the same with the secondary winding, I got 0.07 mH and a resistance of 0.16Ω.
                                          However, when I tried measuring between the first, and two of the central ones, I got a value of 43pF and another with 36pF, like if they were capacitors... not sure why.
                                          What steps should I do to test the transformer? Any tips?
                                          Thanks again!
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