Extech Instruments DPC42 User Manual Download Page 2

DCP42

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GB_V1.5

   

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2

Table

 

of

 

Contents

 

1.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

AND

 

FEATURES

 

4

 

2.

 

SAFETY

 

5

 

3.

 

POWER

 

SUPPLY

 

DESCRIPTION

 

6

 

4.

 

CONTROL

 

MODES

 

7

 

4.1

 

Normal

 

Mode

 

7

 

4.2

 

Preset

 

Mode

 

7

 

4.3

 

Set

 

Mode

 

7

 

4.3.1

 

Setting

 

the

 Δ

V/

Δ

t

 

value

 

7

 

4.3.2

 

Activating

 

the

 

Remote

 

Control

 

Mode

 

8

 

4.3.3

 

Deactivating

 

the

 

Remote

 

Control

 

Mode

 

8

 

4.3.4

 

Factory

 

Default

 

Reset

 

8

 

5.

 

OPERATION

 

9

 

5.1

 

Powering

 

the

 

Supply

 

9

 

5.2

 

Switching

 

the

 

Power

 

Supply

 

ON

 

and

 

Self

Test

 

Information

 

9

 

5.3

 

Using

 

the

 

Control

 

knobs

 

9

 

5.4

 

Connecting

 

the

 

Power

 

Supply

 

and

 

running

 

a

 

Test

 

9

 

5.5

 

Keypad

 

Lockout

 

function

 

9

 

5.6

 

Manual

 

Output

 

ON/OFF

 

9

 

5.7

 

Ammeter/Wattmeter

 

Selection

 

9

 

6.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL

 

FUNCTIONS

 

10

 

Summary of Contents for DPC42

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Model DCP42 160W Laboratory Grade Constant Power Switching Mode Power Supply...

Page 2: ...Activating the Remote Control Mode 8 4 3 3 Deactivating the Remote Control Mode 8 4 3 4 Factory Default Reset 8 5 OPERATION 9 5 1 Powering the Supply 9 5 2 Switching the Power Supply ON and Self Test...

Page 3: ...sing 12 6 4 1 Connection 12 6 4 2 Disconnection 12 6 5 Remote Control Operation 13 6 5 1 REMOTE CONTROL METHOD 1 Using two external DC voltage sources 13 6 5 2 REMOTE CONTROL METHOD 2 Using two 0 to 5...

Page 4: ...plications Features include the following Dual action Course Fine tuning provides smooth accurate and quick setting of Voltage Current Setting changing and verifying the current limit level is conveni...

Page 5: ...nd clear up the cause first Replace the AC fuse with the same type and rating as the original fuse The maximum output voltage of the DCP42 exceeds 60VDC avoid touching the metal contact parts at the o...

Page 6: ...et Keyd 1 2 3 Menu Key Shift Key Lock Unlock Key A W meter Key Output ON OFF V t Key 7 Output Safety Jacks Rated 10A 8 USB Remote Control port For access to computer to run cyclical operation with pro...

Page 7: ...red down 4 The user can change these output settings using the voltage and current knobs Recall No Output Voltage Output Current P1 5V Maximum P2 13 8V Maximum P3 40V Maximum 4 3 Set Mode Enter the Se...

Page 8: ...s located on the front panel will be locked the Lock Unlock button light switches ON 4 3 3 Deactivating the Remote Control Mode a Press the Lock Unlock button to unlock all of the function keys b Repe...

Page 9: ...d then fine tuning The display will resume its normal brightness after few seconds to confirm an adjustment 5 4 Connecting the Power Supply and running a Test 1 Connect the equipment under test to the...

Page 10: ...CB Using the AB setting as an example turn the Voltage control knob until A b appears on the voltmeter display and then turn the Current control knob to set to desired transit time t 5 seconds for exa...

Page 11: ...waveforms Example 1 Pulse waveform with 3sec at 10V and 1sec at 5V Set A Preset 1 5V set B Preset 2 10V Set Func A 1 second by turning the Current control knob Func B 3 seconds using the same procedur...

Page 12: ...to confirm and to return to normal operation Note The UVL and UCL settings default to the maximum output value 6 4 Remote Sensing Note Observe warnings displayed by the Power Supply an incorrect disco...

Page 13: ...the power supply by varying the external voltage source Short circuit the main output with 14AWG wire to check the CC setting on the display while varying the external voltage source 6 5 2 REMOTE CONT...

Page 14: ...all and use the software please refer to the instructions provided on the supplied CD ROM and or the instructions provided in the HELP Utility within the software program Check the software download p...

Page 15: ...Up Down Left Right keys on PC keyboard for new locations 3 Data that exceed the rated voltage and current will not be accepted 4 Voltages that exceed the UVL Upper Voltage Limit will not be accepted...

Page 16: ...Set t a b 1 second Set t b a 2 seconds Set Func A 3 seconds Set Func B 3 seconds Example 4 Irregular waveform Set A 5V B 10 V Set t a b 2 second Set t b a 2 seconds Set Func A 2 seconds Set Func B 6 s...

Page 17: ...ise peak peak Voltage 80mVp p Current Ripple Noise peak peak 50mA Meter Type Accuracy Voltage Meter 4 Digit LED Display 0 1 5 counts Current Meter 4 Digit LED Display 0 1 5 counts Resolution Output Vo...

Page 18: ...P 3 0KVac I P F G 1 5KVac O P F G 0 5KVac Insulation Resistance I P O P I P F G O P F G 100Mohm 500Vdc EMC CE EN55011 Harmonics Current Emission EN 61000 3 2 Voltage Fluctuations Flicker EN 61000 3 3...

Page 19: ...heck to see if any ventilation holes are blocked also check that there is sufficient clearance around the power supply Listen carefully for the short wind sound emanating from the cooling fan when the...

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