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2. Description  

The DC power supply 450 V is designed to supply 
power for electrostatics experiments, in particular 
experiments using an electrometer (U8531408). 

It possesses two DC outputs and an AC output, all of 
which are protected against short circuits. 

The power supply

 

with the item number U8521400-

115 is for operation with a mains voltage of 115 V 
(

±

10%), and the transformer with the item number 

U8521400-230 unit is for operation with a mains 
voltage of 230 V (

±

10%). 

 
 

3. Technical data  

Mains voltage: 

see rear of housing 230/115 
V AC, 50/60 Hz,  10 VA 

Fuses:  

Internal quick-blow fuses 
5x20, 250 V AC,  

T800 mA for 115 V AC  

T400 mA for 230 V AC 

Output 1: 

Voltage: 

0 – 450 V DC , continuously 
adjustable 

Max. current: 

10 µA 

Internal resistance:  1 M

Ω

 

Output 2: 

Voltage: 

1.2 – 12 V DC, continuously 
adjustable 

Max. current: 

100 mA 

Output 3: 

Voltage: 

0 – 12 V AC, continuously 
adjustable 

Max. current: 

10 mA 

Terminals: 

4 mm safety sockets 

Dimensions: 250x100x160 

mm³ 

approx. 

Weight: 

0.8 kg approx. 

 
 

4. Operation  

4.1 General information 

 

The AC and DC outputs cannot be used at the 
same time 

 

Before connecting the plug to the power supply, 
set the voltage selector switch to zero. 

 

4.2  Obtaining an AC voltage 

 

Connect the load to the AC output sockets (3). 

 

Set the voltage selector switch (3) to give the 
required voltage; if necessary connect a voltme-
ter in parallel with the load. 

4.3  Obtaining a DC voltage 

 

Connect the load to the DC output sockets (1 or 2). 

 

Set the voltage selector switch (1 or ) to give the 
required voltage; if necessary connect a voltme-
ter in parallel with the load. 

 
 

5. Sample experiments 

5.1 External photoelectric effect (Hallwachs ef-

fect) 

Equipment 

1 DC Power Supply 450 V (230 V, 50/60 Hz)   
    U8521400-230 

1 Control Unit for Spectrum Lamps (230 V, 50/60 Hz) 
    U21905-230 

1 Electrometer (230 V, 50/60 Hz) 

U8531408-230 

or  

1 DC Power Supply 450 V (115 V, 50/60 Hz)
 U8521400-115 

1 Control Unit for Spectrum Lamps 115 V, 50/60 Hz)
 U21905-115 

1 Electrometer (115 V, 50/60 Hz) 

U8531408-115 

 

1 High-Pressure Mercury Vapour Lamp 

 

    U8473155 

1 Grid electrode, 1 Zinc electrode,  
1 Metal rod with 4-mm drilled hole 
1 SK plug-in resistor 10 G

Ω

  

from Electrometer Accessories 

U8531420 

1 Multimeter AM50 

 

U17450 

1 Tripod Stand, 150 mm   

U13270 

1 Stainless Steel Rod, 250 mm 

U15001 

1 Universal Clamp 

 

U13255 

Connection leads 

 

5.2 Recording equipotential lines of electric 

fields 

Equipment 

1 DC Power Supply 450 V (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
 U8521400-230 
or  
1 DC Power Supply 450 V (115 V, 50/60 Hz)
 U8521400-115 

1 Electrolyte Trough 

U51001 

1 Multimeter AM50 

U17450 

Connection leads  

400 cm

3

 distilled water 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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