CHAPTER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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FC200 SERIES OPERATIONS MANUAL
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FC200-000-02.2
Chapter 4
Operating Instructions
Overview
This chapter provides the details to help you be successful in setting up your FC200
Power Converter. Familiarity with material in Chapters 2 and 3 is also necessary.
Chapter 2 provides general information about the FC200 Series. Chapter 3 illustrates
the locations and functions of the front panel displays.
There are many ways you can operate your unit. Consequently, you should begin
getting acquainted with your FC200 Converter by NOT attaching a load. You can
first learn to select simple parameters by observing the front panel status displays.
After you are comfortable with your ability to enter safe and realistic operating
parameters, you should power-down completely before connecting a test load.
The information in this chapter guides you through the process of first turning on the
unit and then verifying the configuration.
How Chapter 4 is Organized
Chapter 4 is where you will return when you forget how to use a control or want to
verify a command or parameter. This chapter includes many detailed sections. The
information begins with an explanation of what to expect when you power-up the
unit. The order of information in this chapter is intended to help you learn to operate
your FC200. The sections are arranged by four major topics:
Basic Operation
System Parameters
Program Parameters
Error Messages
