OPERATION 3-1
3 OPERATION
The Discharge Power Supply can be operated in Local and Remote modes. Mode
selection between Local and Remote modes is controlled using a Momentary Push
Button located on the front panel of the Power Supply.
The following information is provided for operation of the Discharge Power Supply.
3.1 Local Mode
Operation of the Discharge Power Supply in Local mode requires the mode in-
dicator LED, located on the front panel of the Power Supply, to be set to Local.
This allows the user to adjust the output for the Discharge Supply using the knob
on the front panel. Information regarding operation of this Power Supply with the
End Hall Ion Source can be found in the End Hall Ion Source Manual, included
in the End Hall Documentation package.
ON/OFF
Switch – Supplies power to the Power Supply.
When switched to the ON position, the Power Supply may be in either Remote
or Local control depending on the last operation.
If the last operation was with Local control, then the Power Supply will be in Lo-
cal when switched ON. In this case the supply will be in Standby with the Dis-
charge Amps and Volts Setpoints displayed. The Setpoints that are displayed
will be the last setpoints used before the supply was switched OFF.
If the last operation was with Remote control, then the Power Supply will be in
Remote when switched ON. In this case the supply will respond to the remote
commands in effect when switched ON.
Power Limit
indicator – Indicates that the output power exceeds the setup limits.
Open Interlock
indicator – Indicates that the interlock connection located on the
back panel is open.
Remote Shutdown
indicator – Indicates that remote shutdown has been com-
manded through the analog or RS-232 remote interface.
Enable/Standby
Push Button – Enables or disables the output.
When Standby is selected, the Displays indicate Setpoints. When Enabled is
selected, the Power Supply regulates the Discharge Amps/Volts to maintain the
Setpoint Limits.
Note: The setpoints are output "limits" and only one can be "regulated" at any
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DISCHARGE POWER SUPPLY MANUAL
MODEL DC3005, MODEL 30010, MODEL 15012
