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PSI 9000 DT Series
4.3
Calibration
4.3.1
Preface
The devices of series PSI 9000 DT feature a function to readjust the most important output values when doing
a calibration and in case these values have moved out of tolerance. The readjustment is limited to compensate
small differences of up to 1% or 2% of the max. value. There are several reasons which could make it necessary
to readjust an unit: component aging, component deterioration, extreme ambient conditions, high frequent use.
In order to determine if a value is out of tolerance, the parameter must first be verified with measurement tools of
high accuracy and with at least half the error of the PSI device. Only then a comparison between values displayed
on the PSI device and true DC output values is possible.
For example, if you want to verify and possibly readjust the output current of model PSI 9080-60 DT with its max. 60
A and a current tolerance (or error) stated as max. 0.2%, you can only do that by using a suitable shunt with a max.
0.1% error or less. Also, when measuring such high currents, it’s recommended to keep the process short, in order
to avoid the shunt heating up too much. It’s furthermore recommended to use a shunt with at least 25% reserve.
When measuring the current with a shunt, the measurement error of the multimeter attached to the shunt adds to
the error of the shunt and the sum of both must not exceed the max. error of the device under calibration.
4.3.2
Preparation
For a successful calibration and readjustment, a few tools and certain ambient conditions are required:
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A measurement device (multimeter) for voltage, with a max. error of half of the PSI’s voltage error. That measure-
ment device can also be used to measure the shunt voltage when readjusting the current
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If the current is also going to be calibrated: a suitable DC current shunt, ideally specified for at least 1.25 times
the max. output current of the PSI and with a max. error that is half of or less than the max. current error of the
PSI device
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Normal ambient temperature of approx. 20-25°C
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An adjustable load, such as an electronic load, which is capable of consuming at least 102% of the max. voltage
and current of the PSI device
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In case the remote sensing input is going to be calibrated, prepare a cable for the connection of remote sensing
input (SENSE) to the DC load, but leave it yet unconnected
Before you can start calibrating, a few measures have to be taken:
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Warmed up PSI unit, which has run for at least 10 minutes with at least 50% power
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Abort any form of remote control, deactivate master-slave mode, disable resistance mode
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Install the shunt between PSI device and load and make sure the shunt is cooled somehow
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Connect external measurement device (multimeter) to the DC output or to the shunt, depending on whether the
voltage is going to be calibrated first or the current, or use two multimeters
4.3.3
Calibration procedure
After the preparation, the device is ready to be calibrated. From now on, a certain sequence of parameter calibra-
tion is important. Generally, you don’t need to calibrate all three parameters, but it’s recommended to do so.
Important:
When calibrating the output voltage and actual voltage display, the remote sensing input “Sense”
on the rear of the device must not be disconnected.
The calibration procedure, as explained below, is an example with model PSI 9080-60 DT. Other models are treated
the same way, with values according to the particular PSI model and the required load.
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