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DP-M Series User’s Manual
Version 12.11.2021
DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
DP-M Series
High Power Laboratory Power Supplies
User’s Manual
by DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
DP-M Series User’s Manual
Version 12.11.2021
DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
1. Connection
Our devices are pre-configured to the power grid chosen with order (if not specified otherwise, our devices are
manufactured for the EU power grid 230V 50Hz / 400V 50Hz). Subsequent adjustment after delivery is not possible.
Connecting the device to an unsuitable power source will void any warranty.
Note: Devices of the DP-M series in the performance class 4.000W - 9.000W can cause a high starting current when
switched on. Therefore, the use of circuit breakers of classes C, D or K is recommended.
1 Phase / EU Power Grid
Voltage (Recommended)
230V ± 10% AC
Voltage (Max.)
250V AC
Frequency
50Hz - 60Hz
Circuit breaker minimum requirements
The maximum current of the device shall be determined as
follows:
I = (maximum power of the device / 230) + 2
1 Phase / American Power Grid
Voltage (Recommended)
115V ± 10% AC
Voltage (Max.)
130V AC
Frequency
50Hz - 60Hz
Circuit breaker minimum requirements
The maximum current of the device shall be determined as
follows:
I = (maximum power of the device / 115) + 4
3 Phase / EU Power Grid (TN-S Network)
Voltage (Recommended)
380V - 410V
Voltage (Max.)
430V
Frequency
50Hz
Circuit breaker Minimum requirements
The maximum phase current of the device shall be
determined as follows:
I = ((maximum power of the device / 400) / 1,73) + 2
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DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
DSC-Electronics Germany •Georgstraße 36 •53111 Bonn
2. General
Please read through and understand this Operation Manual before operating the product. After reading always keep
the manual nearby so that you may refer to it as needed. When moving the product to another location, be sure to
bring the manual as well.
Calibration
Before shipment, the instrument has been calibrated carefully in our factory. The calibration procedures and
standards are compliant to the national regulations and standards for electronic calibration. If you have requested a
certificate with your order, this is enclosed with your device. With ordered off-site calibration (DaKKS) the calibration
was not performed in-house, please refer to the laboratory calibration protocol for details.
Warranty
We guarantee that the instrument has undergone a strict quality test before shipment and has passed all prescribed
functional tests. We provide our customers with a warranty period of three years from receipt of the device. During the
warranty period, all repairs, as well as spare parts are always free of charge. The warranty is void in the case of
defects which have been caused by user's fault, or in case of unauthorized opening.
2.1 Safety Instructions
This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the instrument and when
keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the device in a proper
condition.
Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument:
WARNING
Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss
of life.
CAUTION
Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to
the instrument or to other properties.
DANGER
High Voltage
ATTENTION
Refer to the Manual
Protective Earth (PE)
Earth (Ground)
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2.2 Safety Guidelines
Please follow the safety guidelines when using and putting the device into operation in order to prevent safety risks
and to ensure the correct operation of the product.
Before connecting the device to the local power supply, make sure that the device is switched off.
Check if the product is compatible with the local power supply before connecting it.
Be careful on the correct earthing of the device (PE connection)
Do not use the product in humid environments
Do not touch the output terminals of the product with unprotected hands while it is switched on.
Do not use the device in extremely dusty rooms
Do not use the device outside the parameters specified in the data sheet
2.3 Unpacking and Examination
Our products are delivered carefully packed in cardboard boxes or in wooden crates, depending on place of
destination and the type of the device (dimensions, weight). We pay attention to the environmental compatibility of the
upholstery and packaging materials used and ask you to dispose the filling material correctly if present.
Please unpack the device and check the packaging as well as the product for transport damage. Should you notice
any damage to the packaging or the device, we ask you to log it with photos and inform us immediately.
ATTENTION: If the device has been delivered in a wooden box, please do not dispose it as it can be used for eventual
return transport for service procedures. Also the packaging material of smaller devices can be stored in order to be
used if necessary for a return transport.
3. Product Description
The DP-M power supply can operate in constant voltage (CV) or constant current (CC) mode within the rated output
range. This allows continuous switching between the modes in response to the load change.
In CV mode, a regulated output voltage is provided. The output voltage remains constant as the load increases while
the output current changes in response to the load changes, until the preset current limit is reached. At that point, the
output current becomes constant and the output voltage drops in proportion to the further increases in load. The
current mode is indicated on the front panel display.
Similarly in CC mode switching from CC to CV mode automatically occurs from a decrease of the load. A regulated
output current is provided. The output current remains constant as the load decreases while the output voltage
changes in response to the load changes.
3.1 Capacitive load
Note: Can be ignored for devices with optional passive reverse current protection.
In the basic version, power supplies of the DP-M series are not protected against reverse currents, which can lead to a
reverse current flowing from the capacitive load after switching off the output voltage of the power supply. Never
connect pre-charged capacities to the power supply unit unless you have connected a serial protection diode between
the load and the power supply. The protection diode is always recommended for operation with large capacities,
please pay attention to a correct dimensioning.
3.2 Pulse Load
Even if the peak current of the load is within the output power of the power supply, a high pulse load can cause
voltage fluctuations. To compensate these voltage fluctuations, expand your circuit by a serial induction. For low
currents, you can add a capacity in parallel for an even better result ( 1000uF / 1A).
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3.3 Inductive load
Note: Can be ignored for devices with optional passive reverse current protection.
If the power supply is used with large inductive loads, voltage spikes with an amplitude of up to 5 times the output
voltage can occur, this may damage the power supply or lead to unstable operation. To protect the power supply from
damage, a freewheeling diode has to be used in parallel with the load.
3.4 Switches
If a mechanic switch is used to connect or disconnect the power supply from the load, electric discharge can occur
during switching on currents over 100A. This may cause unstable output. To prevent this behaviour, connect a RC
circuit to the switch contact point.
4. Front Panel Description
1
Power switch
3
Function keys
2
Display meter
4
Adjustment knob
No.
Name
Description
1
V-set
Press to enter output voltage setup mode.
2
I-set
Press to enter output current setup mode.
3
Preset
Press to enter or exit preset voltage/current mode.
4
OV-set
Press to enter over voltage setup mode.
5
OI-set
Press to enter over current setup mode.
6
OK
Press to confirm the input value.
7
ADDR
Press to enter address setup mode.
8
BAUD
Press to enter baud rate setup mode.
9
ON/OFF
Press to turn on or off the output.
10
←
Press to move cursor to the left.
11
→
Press to move cursor to the right.
12
Lock
Press to lock front panel buttons.
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No.
Name
Description
1
Voltmeter: Voltage value is Volt (V).
2
Ammeter: Current value unit is Amp (A).
3
CV
CV indicator: “CV” appears when the power supply is operating in constant voltage
operation mode.
4
OV
OV indicator: “OV” appears when the power supply is in over voltage value setup or in
over voltage protection mode.
5
LV
LV indicator: This indicator is reserved for special functions made to customer’s
request. (Optional)
6
OT
“OT” shows that the power supply is in over temperature protection mode.
7
OUTPUT
Output indicator: “OUTPUT” appears when the power supply’s output is ON.
8
CC
CC indicator: “CC” appears when the power supply is operating in constant current
operation mode.
9
OC
OC indicator: “OC” appears when the power supply is in over current value setup or in
over current protection mode.
10
LC
LC indicator: This indicator is reserved for special functions made to customer’s
request. (Optional)
11
SHORT
Short indicator: “SHORT” appears when the power supply is in short circuit protection
mode.
12
ADDR
ADDR indicator: “ADDR” appears when the power supply is in remote address setup
mode.
13
BAUD
BAUD indicator: “BAUD” appears when the power supply is in baud rate setup mode.
14
PRESET
PRESET indicator: “PRESET” appears when the power supply is in voltage and current
preset mode.
15
ERR
ERR indicator: “ERR” appears when the power supply has detected a malfunction or
incorrect operation.
16
REMOTE
REMOTE indicator: “REMOTE” appears when the power supply is in remote control
mode.
17
LOCK
LOCK indicator: “LOCK” appears when the front panel buttons are locked.
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4.1 Rear Panel Description
Rear panel of 1/2 1U cabinet
Rear panel of 2U cabinet
No.
Name
Description
1
Output terminals
Positive output terminal (Red).
Negative output terminal (Black).
2
Sense
Remote sense interface (optional)
3
System Bus
System bus interface (optional)
4
RS485
RS485 interface
5
RS232
RS232 interface
6
LAN
LAN interface (optional)
7
AC input terminals
Connection to local AC mains.
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5. Operation Instructions
Caution: Always check that the output is switched off and the capacitors are discharged before connecting the load to
the power supply. The load can be connected either after or before the power supply is switched on - but always
before the output is switched on!
5.1 Power On
1. After power on, all characters on the display meter flash for a short time (refer to fig.5-1). Then the display meter
displays the last voltage and current values set before power off for a short time (refer to fig.5-2), then the power
supply enters standby mode (refer to fig.5-3). Please do not connect any loads to the power supply during self-test.
Fig.5-1
Fig.5-2
Fig.5-3
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5.2 Output Voltage Setup
1. Press the V-set key to enter voltage setup mode.
2. Tune the adjustment knob to set a desired voltage value.
3. As you should see, there is an underscore under the voltage value. It means that the voltage value is under setup
mode and can be adjusted. Tune the rotary knob to adjust the voltage value up or down. Use the direction keys ←
and →to move the cursor to the next digit for adjustment. Under voltage setup mode, the displayed voltage value
is the setup value, not the real measured output value. The displayed current however, is the real measured
output value.
4. Press OK key to confirm the set value and exit voltage setup mode. Now the displayed voltage and current
values are real output values.
5. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on output.
6. After the output is turned on, the OUTPUT indicator lights up and the CV or CC indicators show the current
operation mode.
Note: If the voltage or current values are being adjusted during operation (output on), the output values will change
immediately while you adjust the set values.
5.3 Output Current Setup
7. Press the I-set key to enter current setup mode.
8. Tune the adjustment knob to set a desired current value.
9. As you should see, there is an underscore under the current value. It means that the current value is under setup
mode and can be adjusted. Tune the rotary knob to adjust the current value up or down. Use the direction keys ←
and →to move the cursor to the next digit for adjustment. Under current setup mode, the displayed current value
is the setup value, not the real measured output value. The displayed voltage however, is the real measured
output value.
10. Press OK key to confirm the set value and exit current setup mode. Now the displayed voltage and current
values are real output values.
11. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on output.
12. After the output is turned on, the OUTPUT indicator lights up and the CV or CC indicators show the current
operation mode.
Note: If the voltage or current values are being adjusted during operation (output on), the output values will change
immediately while you adjust the set values.
5.4 Preset Setup
The preset functionality can be used to save one set of current and voltage settings to quickly recall these during
operation.
1. Press the V-set key, then press the PRESET key to enter preset voltage mode. An underscore beneath the voltage
value and the PRESET icon will appear at the same time.
2. Tune the adjustment knob to set a desired voltage value.
3. Press OK key to confirm the above value. After confirmation, the underscore stops flashing, and the output voltage
changes to the newly preset value.
4. To change the value tune the adjustment knob again, the preset voltage value changes and the underscore flashes
again. The output voltage value changes only after pressing OK to confirm the newly preset value.
5. Repeat the same process using the I-set key, to change the current preset.
Note: If you set the preset values while the output is turned off, the output will not start with the preset values but will
use the normal set values instead. You can however apply the preset values instantly by pressing the OK key or the
rotary knob while the output is turned on.
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5.5 OVP and OCP Protection Limits
The over voltage and over current protection limits can be adjusted to meet your requirements. By default, these are
set to the maximum value.
1. Press the OV-set or OI-set key to enter OVP or OCP limit setup mode.
2. Tune the adjustment knob to set an OVP or OCP limit value and press OK to confirm.
If the output value exceeds either the set OVP or OCP value, the output is shut down immediately and the ERR icon
along with the OC or OV icon appears. To disable the alarm press the OK button once.
5.6 Front Panel LOCK
To lock the front panel buttons press the LOCK button once. All buttons and the rotary knob are now disabled, to
unlock please press the LOCK button once again.
5.6 Locking the Front Panel
Press the current knob for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the front panel. The current and voltage knob as well as the
SET button are not operational when the front panel is locked.
5.7 Remote Sensing (Optional)
The power supply is optionally equipped with remote sensing terminals, which can read the voltage at the load and
therefore compensate losses. Refer to below figure on how to connect the load to remote sensing terminals. The
remote sensing input can be connected optionally, and is automatically deactivated if not connected.
WARNING: In case you physically disconnect the output leads from the load, also disconnect the remote sensing
leads at the same time.