AEMC AX501 User manual

DC POWER SUPPLY AX501
AX502
AX503
ENGLISH User Manual
IEC 61010-1
POWER
ON
OFF
AX 501
8.8.8.
VOLTAGE
8.8.8.
CURRENT
100V
CAT I
VA
30V LIMIT
0
COARSEFINE
2.5A
0
IEC 61010-1
POWER
ON
OFF
AX 503
8.8.8. 8.8.8. 8.8.8. 8.8.8.
MASTER
TRACKING
SLAVE
100V
CAT I
100V
CAT I
100V
CAT I
AV AVV
2.5A
30V
3V
5V
2.7V 5.5V
LIMIT 5ALIMIT LIMIT
ON
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COARSEFINE FINE
2.5A
30V
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COARSE
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Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.
An NIST traceable certificate may be
requested at the time of purchase, or obtained
by returning the instrument to our repair and
calibration facility, for a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
use our calibration services. Refer to our repair
and calibration section at www.aemc.com.
Serial #: ________________________________
Catalog #: 2130.05 / 2130.06 / 2130.07
Model #: AX501 / AX502 / AX503
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
Date Calibration Due: _______________________
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................3
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................4
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment..........................................................4
1.4 OrderingInformation.................................................................4
1.4.1 Accessories ..................................................................4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Description................................................................................5
2.2 ControlFeatures .......................................................................6
2.2.1 ModelAX501 ................................................................6
2.2.2 ModelAX502 ................................................................7
2.2.3 ModelAX503 ................................................................8
2.3 ControlDescriptions .................................................................9
2.3.1 PowerOn/OffButton.....................................................9
2.3.2 VoltageandCurrentAdjustments .................................9
2.3.3 Current“LIMIT”LED .....................................................9
2.3.4 “TRACKING”Switch(ModelsAX502andAX503) ..................10
2.3.5 Setting“TRACKING”...................................................10
2.3.6 Digital“LED”displays ................................................. 11
2.3.7 OutputTerminals......................................................... 11
2.3.8 GroundTerminal .........................................................11
2.4 PowerSupply.......................................................................... 11
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 12
3.1 SpecicationChart..................................................................12
3.2 GeneralSpecications............................................................13
3.3 SafetySpecications ..............................................................13
4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 14
4.1 BeforeUsingtheInstrument ...................................................14
4.2 OperatingInstructions.............................................................14
4.2.1 UsingIndependentOutputs ........................................15
4.2.2 Useof2OutputsinParallel(AX502andAX503)..............15
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4.2.3 Useof2OutputsinSeries(AX502andAX503) ...............16
4.2.4 Useofthe2.7Vto5.5V(5A)PowerSupply(AX503) ....17
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 18
5.1 Warning...................................................................................18
5.2 FuseReplacement..................................................................18
5.3 Cleaning..................................................................................18
5.4 Storage ...................................................................................18
RepairandCalibration...........................................................................19
TechnicalandSalesAssistance ............................................................19
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................20
WarrantyRepairs...................................................................................20
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Thesesafetywarningsareprovidedtoensurethesafetyofpersonnel
andproperoperationoftheinstrument.
•Readthisusermanualcompletelyandfollowallthesafetyinformation
beforeattemptingtouseorservicethisinstrument.
•Use caution on any circuit: Potentially high voltages and currents
maybepresentandmayposeashockhazard.
•Onlyuseleadswiththeproperrating.Alwaysinspecttheinstrument
andleadpriortouse.Replaceanydefectivepartsimmediately.
•Safetyistheresponsibilityoftheoperator!
•Anydefectiveleadinsulation,insideoroutsideoftheinstrument,or
disconnectionoftheprotectiveearth/groundterminalmaymakethe
instrumentdangerous.
•The plug should only be inserted into a socket equipped with a
grounding contact. The safety connection must not be broken by
useofanextensionleadwithoutprotectiveinsulation.
•Beforeconnectingthepowersupply,makesurethedistributionnet-
workis115VAC±10%.
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Thissymbolsigniesthattheinstrumentisprotectedbydoubleor
reinforcedinsulation.Useonlyspeciedreplacementpartswhen
servicingtheinstrument.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that
theoperatormustrefertotheusermanualforinstructionsbefore
operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding
instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed,
bodilyinjury,installation/sampleandproductdamagemayresult.
Riskofelectricshock.Thevoltageatthepartsmarkedwiththis
symbolmaybedangerous.
Earth/Ground
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1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT I: FormeasurementsoncircuitsnotdirectlyconnectedtotheAC
supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries, signal level,
andlimitedenergycircuits.
CAT II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to
the electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements
onhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.
CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in xed
installationandcircuitbreakers.
CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply
(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,
ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistent
withthepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissingitems.Iftheequip-
mentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierand
notifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.
Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.
1.4 Ordering Information
DCPowerSupplyModelAX501.......................................... Cat. #2130.05
(Single output, 0 to 2.5A; 0 to 30VDC)
DCPowerSupplyModelAX502.......................................... Cat. #2130.06
(Dual output, 0 to 2.5A; 0 to 30VDC)
DCPowerSupplyModelAX503.......................................... Cat. #2130.07
(Triple output, two 0 to 2.5A; 0 to 30VDC; 5A; 2.7 to 5.5VDC)
All models are shipped with a product warranty and registration card and user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories
LeadSet(2color-codedleads,1groundlead,
2alligatorclipsand2gripprobes)....................................... Cat. #2117.78
Setof5Fuses10A/250V,5x20mmSlowBlow ................... Cat. #2118.83
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
Thiscomprehensiverange oflinearpower supplieswithdigital displays
is designed to meet the requirements of educational establishments,
laboratories,productiontestsandmaintenancedepartments.
Itoffersahigh level ofoperatingsafetybyguaranteed insulation ofthe
outputs from the mains when used at an extra low safety voltage, a
comprehensiveprotectionsystemandexcellentergonomics.
The quality of the signal delivered, the precision of the display and the
robustnessofthehousingmakethemtop-levellaboratoryinstruments.
The AX501 offers:
• Singleoutput
• Simultaneousdisplayoftheoutputvoltageandcurrent
• Voltageadjustablefrom0to30Vforavariablecurrentof
 0to2.5A(75W)
The AX502 offers:
• Dualoutput
• Simultaneousdisplayoftheoutputvoltageandcurrentforeach
output
• Two0to30V,0to2.5A(150Wmax)outputs;connectedinseries,
parallelorcoupled,(trackingfunction)±30V
The AX503 offers:
• Triplepowersupply
• Simultaneousdisplayoftheoutputvoltageandcurrentforeach
0-30Voutput
• Two0to30V,0to2.5A(150Wmax)outputs;connectedinseries,
parallelorcoupled,(trackingfunction)±30V
• Anadjustable2.7to5.5V,5Axedoutputforsupplyinglogiccir-
cuitsat3Vor5V
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2.2 Control Features
2.2.1 Model AX501
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Figure 1
1. Voltagedisplay(green)
2. Currentdisplay(red)
3. CurrentlimitLED
4. PowerOn/Offbutton
5. Finevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
6. Outputterminal(+)
7. Outputterminal(-)
8. Coarsevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
9. Currentlimitadjustmentpotentiometer
10. Groundterminal()
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2.2.2 Model AX502
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1. Currentdisplay(red)
2. CurrentlimitLED
3. Voltagedisplay(green)
4. TrackingfunctionLED
5. TrackingOn/Offswitch
6. Currentlimitadjustmentpotentiometer
7. PowerOn/Offbutton
8. Finevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
9. Outputterminals(+)
10. Outputterminals(-)
11. Coarsevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
12. Groundterminal()
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2.2.3 Model AX503
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1. Currentdisplay(red)
2. CurrentlimitLED
3. Voltagedisplay(green)
4. TrackingfunctionLED
5. TrackingOn/Offswitch
6. Currentlimitadjustmentpotentiometer
7. PowerOn/Offbutton
8. Finevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
9. Outputterminals(+)
10. Outputterminals(-)
11. Coarsevoltageadjustmentpotentiometer
12. Voltageadjustmentpotentiometer
13. 5AcurrentlimitLED
14. Groundterminal()
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