
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
in load. A good example of this would be seen when charging
a lZ-volt battery. Initially, the open circuit voltage of the
power supply may be preset for 13.8 volts. A low battery will
place a heavy load on the supply and it will operate in the
constant cunent mode, which may be adjusted for a 1 amp
charging rate. As the battery becomes charged, and its
voltage approaches 13.8 volts, its load decreases to the point
where it no longer demands the full 1 amp charging rate.
This is the crossover point where the power supply goes into
the constant voltage mode.
CONNECTING TWO POWER SUPPLIES IN SERIES
Two Model 1635 power supplies may be connected in
series to provide a variable 0-60 volt output. In this con-
fig'.rration the power supply can supply up to 3 amps. See
Fig. 8 for the connection scheme.
When connected in series, the VOLTAGE controls of each
power supply exercise control over a 0-30 volt range. Add
the LED display readings together or connect the external
voltmeter jacks (V and COM) across the load to determine the
total output voltage.
Load current may be monitored from either supply; the
readings wiil be identical since they are connected in series.
Also, since the supplies are connected in series, it is only
necessary to set the current limit on one of the supplies; the
other may be set for maximum.
CONNECTING TWO POWER SUPPIJES IN PARALLEL
Two power supplies may be connected in parallel to
double the maximum load cunent. In this confieuration the
two supplies wili provide trvo 0-30 volt output at up to 6 amps
(heavier gauge hook-up leads are advisable). Current
equalizing resistors must be used as shown in Fig. 9.
I{owever, the protective current limiting featr.re will prevent
damage if current is temporarily unbalalced during set-up.
When connected in parallel and operating in the constant
voltage mode, determine the total load current limit ald
preset the current limiting for each porver supply to half the
total load current value. Then when the load is connected,
set the VOLTAGE controls on the two power supplies for
equal voltage readings. This should also provide
approximately equal current from each supply. Add the two
current meter readings together for total load current, or
connect an external ammeter in series with the load.
If the current equalizing resistors are not well matched,
it is preferable that the voltages be slightly unbalanced to
achieve current balance, Be sure that the supplies are ade-
quately balanced so that both remain in the CV mode.
When connected in parallel aad operating in the constant
curent mode, the VOLTAGE controls of both supplies should
be preset to the same value. Then when the load is connect-
ed, the CURRENT controls of the two supplies should be
adjusted for approximately equal current from each unit. Be
sure that both supplies remain in the CC mode.
USING TTIE EXTERNAL VOLTMETER FUNCTION
1. Press the EXTERNAL VOLT METER switch.
Z. Connect the positive side of the voltage to be measured
to the red (9 jact< a.rrdthe negative side to the black
(COM) jack and read the voltage on the LED display.
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