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Tel: 970-495-0187, Fax: 970-484-9350, Internet: www.ionsources.com
DISCHARGE POWER SUPPLY MANUAL
MODEL DC3005, MODEL 30010, MODEL 15012
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
The Kaufman & Robinson, Inc. Discharge Power Supply is designed for use with
a Kaufman & Robinson Ion Source. The intended use of this Power Supply is to
provide DC voltage and current to the Ion Source Anode for ion production. The
purpose of this publication is to provide the user with information regarding safe
operation and use of this device. This power Supply has numerous features
built in. Features designed into this unit follow:
• Both Current and Voltage control adjustment.
• Local mode operation.
• Remote mode operation using analog I/O through DB25 connector.
• Remote programming and monitoring via RS232 interface.
• RS485 High Speed Serial link for proprietary communications with KRI
Controllers.
• "Fan on Demand" cooling with thermal shutdown protection.
• Front panel selectivity for local/remote mode.
1.2 Safety
Caution: Only technically qualifi ed personnel should install, maintain, and
troubleshoot the equipment described herein.
Lethal voltages and currents can be developed within the Power Supply,
therefore, the Power Supply chassis should not be opened. Removal of
the Power Supply cover will void all warranties.
The Discharge Power Supply must be installed in a grounded 19-inch (483
mm) rack mount cabinet before operation.
The following safety procedures must be followed for safety purposes:
• Do not remove covers.
• Proper grounding of the chassis is required.
• Use caution when making input power connections.
• Do not remove warning labels from Power Supply.
• Do not use the Power Supply in a method not described in this publication
without consult and approval by KRI engineering.
• Disconnect the power cord from the back of the Discharge Power Supply
prior to making any modi
fi
cations to the power supply inputs or outputs.
• The Discharge Power Supply should only be serviced by Kaufman & Rob-
