TDI-Dynaload Division
WCL488 Series Water Cooled Electronic Loads
Operation & Programming Manual
402828, Rev. B1
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Recommended Operating Procedure
The following procedure is the recommended procedure for Dynaload operation:
(1) AC switch should be turned off.
(2) Connect DC source to E+ and E–. Always watch for correct polarity.
(3) If external analog programming is to be used, connect signal source. If IEEE-488 or
RS232 (optional) is to be used, connect the cable.
(4) Connect AC power. Be sure you have selected the correct AC input position on the load.
(5) Be sure
ALL electrical connections, including peripheral equipment, are secure and in the
correct polarity before applying AC or DC voltages to the load.
(6) Turn on AC power; meters should come on and fan should run.
(7) Step through the Menu settings to be sure the set points are appropriate to the application.
Check to see that the voltage and current ranges selected are correct.
(8) Press the DC-ON button, or send the LOAD ON command via the IEEE controller. This
will close the relays and connect the source to the power dissipating circuitry. The DC on
LED will illuminate.
(9) Turn on the power source to be tested.
(10) Press the mode select button for the mode you wish to operate in. The LCD display will
prompt you for a numeric value. Enter an appropriate number for the level desired then
press ENTER. The load will now be operating at the set level.
NOTE:
For computer controlled operation, Begin sending the appropriate commands. (See IEEE-
488 syntax for command listing.)