CPS100 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 5:
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5.8.4
Output Terminal Connections
Before making any connections, read the following warnings.
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the Mains before accessing AC input or AC/DC output
compartment or connections.
Safety approved flexible power cords with double insulation, suitable wire size and
minimum of 60° C temperature rating must be used per the table below must be used
to connect the output.
Use certified type double insulation or cord with 18-25 mm diameter.
5.8.5
Recommended Output Wire Size
A major consideration in making load connections is the wire size. The minimum wire size is
required to prevent overheating and to maintain good regulation. It is recommended that
the wires are sized large enough to limit the voltage drop at the maximum current rating of
the power source to no more than 0.25V per lead when external sense mode is used.
Recommended wire gauges for copper wire are shown in the table below for highest current
rating by model, which occurs in AC mode and low voltage range. Aluminum wire is not
recommended. Keep the distance between the power source and load as short as possible
for best results.
Model
US/Canada
Europe / Asia
CPS106
16 AWG, Copper / 2.58 kcmil, 1.31 mm
2
2.0 mm
2
CPS110
16 AWG, Copper / 2.58 kcmil, 1.31 mm
2
2.0 mm
2
CPS115
14 AWG, Copper / 4.11 kcmil, 2.08 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
CPS120
12 AWG, Copper / 6.53 kcmil, 3.31 mm
2
3.5 mm
2
CPS130
10 AWG, Copper / 10.4 kcmil, 5.26 mm
2
5.5 mm
2
CPS140
8 AWG, Copper / 16.5 kcmil, 8.37 mm
2
8.5 mm
2
CPS150
6 AWG, Copper / 26.3 kcmil, 13.3 mm
2
13.5 mm
2
Table 5-3: Recommend Output Wire Sizes by model
