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10
Bench Check Procedures
1.
Wire up the PC1500 as shown in the figure below (PC1500BF shown, PC1500AF similar).
2.
Connect up two 120 volt 50 to 150 watt light bulbs in series to the F+ and F- Terminals
(Use a
single light bulb for PC1500AF models)
.
3.
Install a temporary jumper wire between terminals C and D on TB1 Terminal Board.
4.
Turn the internal voltage adjustment on the PC1500 Phase Control fully Counter-Clockwise (Left)
before beginning the testing procedures below.
5.
Input 208-240VAC fused at no more than 5A into the PC1500.
The test light should be
OFF
.
6.
Slowly turn the internal voltage adjustment on the PC1500 Phase Control Clockwise (Right) until
the lights glow.
The test light should light to
FULL
Brightness.
NOTE: It may take several
turns of the adjustment screw before the lights illuminate!
7.
Slowly turn the internal voltage adjustment of the PC1500 Phase Control Counter-Clockwise
(Left) until the lights go dark.
The test light should be
OFF
.
NOTE: It may take several turns
of the adjustment screw before the lights go dark!
8.
Turn off power and disconnect the PC1500 from your power source. Inspect all electronic
components on the PC1500 to ensure they are isolated from touching any part of the PC1500
housing.
9.
If you were able to successfully perform all of these tests, the PC1500 is good.
2x 120V 50-150W
Incandescent
208-240VAC
Jumper
Internal
Voltage
Adjustment
Fuse Replacement Information:
PC500X:
Rating: 5A @ 250VAC
Qty:
2
PTI Part #
5R3-403
Cooper–Bussman Part #
BK/GDB-5A
PC1500:
Rating: 100A @ 250VAC
Qty: 2
PTI Part #
5R3-216
Cooper–Bussman Part #
JJN-100
