Elgar Sorensen DCS 3kW Series, Operation Manual

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SECTION 2
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Safety
2.2.1
INSTALLATION
This section provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, testing, and installing
the DCS Series power supply.
1. Read and follow safety recommendations ( Section 2.2 )
2. Perform an initial physical inspection of the supply ( Section 2.3 )
3. Install the supply (bench or rack mount), ensuring adequate ventilation ( Section 2.4 )
4. Assemble and connect the AC input power connector ( Section 2.5 )
5. Perform initial function tests for voltage mode operation, current mode operation, and
front panel controls ( Section 2.6 )
6. Connect the load ( Section 2.7 )
Instructions for Local Programming Mode operation (Constant Voltage and Constant Current)
are given in
Section 3 Basic Operation . Remote Programming operation, monitoring, and
programmable functions are described in Section 4 Advanced Operation .
Please review the following points for both personal and equipment safety while using the DCS
Series power supplies.
High Energy/High Voltage Warning
Exercise caution when using and servicing power supplies. High energy levels can
be stored at the output voltage terminals on all power supplies in normal operation.
In addition, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circuit and the output
connector of power supplies that are rated at 40V and over. Filter capacitors store
potentially dangerous energy for some time after power is removed.
Use extreme caution when biasing the output relative to the chassis due to potential
high voltage levels at the output terminals. The output of the DCS Series supplies
(3kW models) may be biased up to a maximum of 150 Vdc relative to the chassis.
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