Ametek Sorensen DCS-E Series User manual

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DCS-E 1kW Series & DCS-E
1.2kW Series DC Power
Supplies
Operation Manual
This manual covers models
DCS8-125E DCS33-33E DCS60-18E DCS150-7E
DCS8-140E DCS33-36E DCS60-20E DCS150-8E
DCS10-100E DCS40-25E DCS80-13E DCS300-3.5E
DCS10-120E DCS40-30E DCS80-15E DCS300-4E
DCS20-50E DCS50-20E DCS100-10E DCS600-1.7E
DCS20-60E DCS50-24E DCS100-12E DCS600-2E

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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture
of precision, programmable power supplies for &D, test and measurement, process control, power bus
simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse industrial segments. From bench top supplies to
rack-mounted industrial power subsystems, AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar,
Sorensen, California Instruments and Power Ten brand power supplies.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with
annualized sales of $2.5 billion. The Company has over 11,000 colleagues working at more than 80 manufacturing
facilities and more than 80 sales and service centers in the United States and around the world.
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Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners
and are used herein for identification purposes only.
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CS-E 1kW Series & CS-E 1.2kW Series C Power Supplies Operation Manual © 2006-2008 AMETEK
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Date and Re ision
November 2017 Revision K
Part Number
M362500-01
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
858 450 0085 (direct)
Fax: [phone]

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Email: [e-mail]
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Web: www.programmablepower.com

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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your particular
application.
SECTION 1
Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified
personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment.
Circuit boards, test points, and output voltages also may be floating above
(below chassis ground.
1.1
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive parts. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.

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Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or chassis.
Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment must be
grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis. However,
depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN SAFETY
may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must ensure that the output power
lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages
is eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the
electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety glasses
during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales
organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or
damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
SAFETY SYMBOLS

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Product Family: DCS-E 1kW Series & DCS-E 1.2kW Series DC Power Supplies
Warranty Period: Fi e Years
WARRANTY TERMS
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the Product stated
above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within
the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may, at its option: repair or replace the Product; or
issue a credit note for the defective Product; or provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the Product.
The Buyer will, at its expense, return the defective Product or parts thereof to AMETEK in accordance with the
return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or parts
to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order
Agreement or where the Product or any part thereof:
• is damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as
specified or required by AMETEK;
• is damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not
authorized by AMETEK;
• is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
• is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
• is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK.
The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty until the Buyer has
made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be done in
the country in which it was purchased):
• In the USA, contact the AMETEK Repair Department prior to the return of the
product to AMETEK for repair
Telephone [phone], ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (toll free North America)
858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)
• Outside the United States, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center (ASC).
A full listing can be found either through your local distributor or our website,
www.programmablepower.com, by clicking Support and going to the Service
Centers tab.
2. When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
• Model number
• Serial number
• Description of the problem
N TE: Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.
N TE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK, to be in specification is subject to an evaluation
fee and applicable freight charges.