Section 7: Typical applications
Model 2290-5 5 kV Power Supply User's Manual
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2290-5-900-01 Rev. A/December 2013
Device connections:
The Model 2290-5 is a unipolar power supply. Therefore, the diode should be connected so that it can
be reverse-biased, which means that the cathode should be connected to the HI output terminal of
the Model 2290-5.
Figure 12: Model 2290-5 reverse-biased diode
Item
Description
Notes
1
Model 2290-5-SHV high-voltage cable
2
Model 2290-5-SHVBH high-voltage male
bulkhead connector
3
Test fixture protective earth (safety ground)
4
Interlocked metal safety enclosure
A safety enclosure with an interlock that has a normally
open (NO) switch.
5
Test fixture interlock switch connection
Connect pin 1 (+5 V DC out) and pin 2 (interlock)
