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MAINTENANCE 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3.

 

Adjust  Trimmer 

VR5

  so  that  the  meter  pointer  on  the 

A

 

meter lines up with the 10 amp mark. 

 
4.

 

Remove the multimeter in series with the load, and reconnect 
it in parallel with the load to measure voltage (set to 20 DCV 
Range). 

 
5.

 

Adjust Trimmer 

VR2

 fully counter clockwise, looking at the 

front of the unit. 

 
6.

 

Re-adjust  the  power  supply  front  panel 

VOLTAGE

  control 

for  a  reading  of  14.0  ±  0.5  volts  on  the  multimeter  if 
necessary. 

 
7.

 

Adjust  the  resistive  load  for  a  reading  of  15  amps  on  the 
unit’s 

A

 meter scale. 

 
8.

 

Adjustable  Trimmer  VR2  clockwise  unit  the  output  voltage 
read on the multimeter drops by 0.05 to 0.20 V. 

 

INSTRUMENT REPAIR SERVICE

 

 

Because  of  the  specialized  skills  and  test  equipment  required 

for  instrument  repair  and  calibration,  many  customers  prefer  to 
rely upon 

B+K Precision

 for this service. We maintain a network 

of 

B+K  Precision

  authorized  service  agencies  for  this  purpose. 

To  use  this  service,  even  if  the  instrument  is  no  longer  under 
warranty,  follow  the  instructions  given  in  the 

SERVICE 

INFORMATION

  section  of  this  manual.  There  is  a  nominal 

charge for instruments out of warranty. 

 

Summary of Contents for 1686A

Page 1: ...1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 1686A 3 to 14 VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY...

Page 2: ...hazard a If the equipment under test is the hot chassis type a serious shock hazard exists unless the equipment is unplugged just turning off the equipment does not remove the hazard or the precaution...

Page 3: ...3 Instruction Manual for MODEL 1686A 3 to 14 VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda California 92887...

Page 4: ...Power Supply Hook up and Operation 9 Considerations 10 Current Limiting 11 Connecting Two Supplies in Series 11 Connecting Two Supplies in Parallel 11 page MAINTENANCE 14 Fuse Replacement 14 Line Vol...

Page 5: ...y radios such as CB transceivers VHF UHF commercial equipment marine car telephone and 2 meter transceivers The power supply utilizes thermostatically controlled fan cooling for improved heat dissipat...

Page 6: ...voltage Short Circuit METERING Voltmeter Range Accuracy 0 to 20V 7 F S Ammeter Range Accuracy 0 to 20A 7 F S AC Input 115 230 VAC 10 50 60Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 400 W TEMPERATURE RANGE HUMIDITY Operatio...

Page 7: ...eed 2 amperes 10 Line Cord 11 Fuse 12 Fan 1 POWER Switch Turns power supply on and off Power on indicated by pilot lamp above switch 2 Power ON light Lights when power is turned on 3 OVERLOAD Indicato...

Page 8: ...8 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Model 1686A Figure 2 Rear Panel...

Page 9: ...Observe all TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY precautions listed in the front of this manual EQUIPMENT PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The following precautions will help avoid damage to the power supply 1 Avoid...

Page 10: ...nugly to assure low resistance 2 Connect the red OUTPUT terminal of the power supply to the positive polarity input of the equipment being powered 3 Connect the black OUTPUT terminal of the power supp...

Page 11: ...provide a variable 6 to 28 volts output The maximum output current will remain at 12 amps See Fig 4 for the connection scheme The voltage is controlled by both VOLTAGE controls and is equal to the sum...

Page 12: ...12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Series for a 6 to 28 Volt Output...

Page 13: ...13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Parallel for 3 to 14 Volt Output at Double Amperage...

Page 14: ...e bottom of the chassis To convert to a different line voltage perform the following procedure 1 Make sure the power cord is unplugged 2 Turn the unit over bottom up and reset the LINE VOLTAGE SELECT...

Page 15: ...14 50 0 10 volts on the multimeter 4 Set the power supply front panel VOLTAGE control for a reading of 14 00 0 10 volts on the multimeter 5 Adjust Trimmer VR4 so that the meter pointer on the V meter...

Page 16: ...tive load for a reading of 15 amps on the unit s A meter scale 8 Adjustable Trimmer VR2 clockwise unit the output voltage read on the multimeter drops by 0 05 to 0 20 V INSTRUMENT REPAIR SERVICE Becau...

Page 17: ...ccount must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges please visit www bkprecision com and click on service repair Return all merchandise to B K P...

Page 18: ...nstrument via our website www bkprecision com Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranty...

Page 19: ...et is removed for servicing a serious shock hazard exists if the chassis is touched Not only does this present a dangerous shock hazard but damage to test instruments or the equipment under test may r...

Page 20: ...20 B K Precision Corporation 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda California 92887 www bkprecision com 2014 B K Precision Corporation 481 370 9 001 Printed in China V043014...

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