Extech Instruments 382290 User Manual Download Page 4

382290 V1.1 7/07 

Remote Control Operation 

Note: 

You can use the voltage and current remote control at the same time or separately. 

Voltage and Current can be controlled by either a 0 to 5V external voltage source or a 5k

Ω

 

variable resistor.  

WARNING:

 The voltage and current remote control must NOT share a common ground. 

 

Connector Plug Assembly for Voltage Remote Control 

Set up the provided remote connector plug: 

1. 

Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the black housing to separate 
and expose the connection terminals

 

2. 

Solder 3 wires (22AWG) to terminals 1, 2 and 3

 

3. 

Reassemble the housing

 

4. 

Insure that the unit under test is disconnected and the power 
supply is off

 

5. 

Plug the remote connector plug into the remote control 
terminal on the back of the power supply

 

6. 

Secure the plug by locking the connector ring

 

 

Voltage Remote Control using a Voltage Source 

A variable voltage source of 0 to 5V is fed into the remote terminal to 
adjust the output level 

WARNING:

 If the input is higher than 5V, the Over Voltage Protection will be triggered 

 

1. 

Ensure that the load is disconnected and the power supply is off 

2. 

Connect the wire from terminal 2 to the positive (+) side of the external voltage 
source 

3. 

Connect the wire from terminal 3 to the negative (-) side of the external voltage 
source. Note: the wire from terminal 1 is not used in this method. 

4. 

Turn the Voltage Remote Control On/Off switch to the On position 

5. 

Switch the power supply on 

6. 

Vary the external input voltage from 0 to 5V to check and verify the full output 
voltage range of the power supply 

7. 

Switch off the power supply 

 

Voltage Remote Control using a 5k

Ω

 variable resistor

 

 

1. 

Ensure that the load is disconnected and the power supply is off 

2. 

Connect the wires from terminals 1, 2 and 3 as shown in the drawing 

3. 

Turn the Voltage Remote Control On/Off switch to the On position 

4. 

Switch the power supply on 

5. 

Adjust the 5k

Ω

 variable resistor to check and verify the full output voltage range of 

the power supply 

6. 

Switch off the power supply 

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