CPS100 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 6:
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6.8.1.5 Protection
The protection functions that can be
configured from this screen only apply to
user programmable protections. All
hardware protection functions are like over
voltage (OVP) and over temperature (OTP)
always enabled and cannot be edited.
Note:
When a protection fault occurs, a
pop-up fault window is displayed.
The user has to clear the fault by
pressing the “Enter” key in order to
continue operation.
The following user editable protection limits can be controlled from this screen.
Protection Mode
Acronym
Range
Resolution
Over Power Protection
OPP
From 0W to 1.02 x Max. Power Rating
0.1 W
Over Current Protection
OCP
From 0A to 1.02 x Max. Current Rating
0.1 A
OCP Delay Time
OCP Delay From 0.0 to 5.0 seconds
0.1 sec
Constant Current CC
Mode
CC
When enabled, the output voltage will
decrease to maintain the programmed
current limit level. When disabled, the
output will turn off after the set Time
Delay and an OCP Fault message will be
shown.
n/a
Table 6-3: Configurable Protection Modes
To edit any protection setting, select the
relevant field and enter a new value using
the shuttle or [0] ~ [9] keys and press Enter
to confirm. You can also use the Set to
Maximum or Set to Minimum soft keys to
enter the maximum or minimum available
setting for the selected parameter.
Notes:
OCP delay time is approximately one
second.
CC Mode response time is
approximately 1.4 secs.
