RigExpert SHACKMASTER POWER 500 User manual

1Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual

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Table of contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................
Product Registration .......................................................................................
Safety considerations .....................................................................................
Specifications ....................................................................................................
Part Names & Functions ................................................................................
Confirm Package Content ..............................................................................
Installation ..........................................................................................................
First Power-Up ..................................................................................................
Operation .............................................................................................................
Touch Panel Usage ................................................................................
Powering Device Up ..............................................................................
Display Control .........................................................................................
Intelligent Protection System .......................................................................
Service Functions .............................................................................................
Precautions .........................................................................................................
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................................................................
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4Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing our Shackmaster™ Power 500 35А|13.8V Power Supply.
Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we
will endeavor to provide you with the information and support you need to enjoy your
purchase for many years. We urge you to read all of the following materials before
you start operating your new power supply.
This wonderful power supply is designed to suit your needs as it:
Ensures consistent and reliable power supply to your devices and maximizes
the life of overload-sensitive devices.
Protects your equipment from overcurrent, overvoltage, and overheating.
Minimizes electromagnetic interference and acoustic noise.
Ensures ergonomics of your workspace due to vertical or horizontal installation.
Provides power for demanding tasks and power-intensive setups.
Offers a variety of ports for connecting various gears.
Charges devices, connects peripherals, or powers USB-compatible gadgets.
Monitors voltage, current, and power consumption in real-time.
Lets you log and analyze consumption data.
Runs flawlessly in DXpeditions thanks to its tolerance to gasoline generators,
wide operating temperature range and internal power consumption logger.

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Introduction
Laboratory
Equipment
Telecom
Equipment
Do It
Yourself
projects
PoE
systems
Mechanical
&
electrical
equipment
Amateur
radio
Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply is the High-Quality DC power supply
designed to ensure stable 13.8V | 5V voltage for the following use for:
13.8V HF and VHF
transceivers, amateur radio
accessories like VHF, UHF
and microwave transverters.
Low Noise HF and VHF
preamplifiers, antenna rotator
controllers, control and
RF antenna relays, etc.

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Space-saving
design
Compact and
lightweight
Intelligent
Protection
System
-30°C to +70°C
-22°F to +158°F
operating
temperature
Low
acoustic
noise
80 to 264 Volts
Mains Range
Perfect for
expeditions
Customizable
screen
Precise longlife
RTC onboard
Consumption
Logger

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Registration brings benefits.
You will get significant benefits with RigExpert Club:
Additional 1 year replacement warranty from RigExpertCare
Product software updates by email
Special promotions and offers
Chance to win a gift certificate
Registration
To take part in a new support program you should use inside the box the
RigExpert Club card. To join the club you just have to register your new device:
Scan QR-code on the Club card with a smartphone/tablet > You can see
a Registration form > Fill it down > You will get a notification:
«Congratulations! You have joined the RigExpert Club»
Product Registration
Safety Considerations
The Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply is a Safety Class I unit.
The grounding lead (yellow with 2 green stripes) of the power cable must be connected
to the station’s grounding system for safe operation.
The power supply is designed to meet international safety standards and complies with
CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as FCC regulations.
This operating manual contains a number of precautions and warnings that
MUST BE FOLLOWED BY THE USER to ensure the safe operation of the power supply.
Use the AC cable delivered with this unit.
Computer power cords with C13 connector are compatible as well.
Product
Registration
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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Registration brings benefits.
You will get significant benefits with RigExpert Club:
Additional 1 year replacement warranty from RigExpertCare
Product software updates by email
Special promotions and offers
Chance to win a gift certificate
Registration
To take part in a new support program you you should use inside the box the
RigExpert Club card. To join the club you just have to register your new device:
Scan QR-code on the Club card by smartphone/tablet > You can see a Registration
form > Fill it down > You will get a notification:
«Congratulations! You become a member of RigExpert Club»
Register Your Product
Safety Considerations
The Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply is a Safety Class I unit.
The grounding lead (yellow with 2 green stripes) of the power cable must be connected
to the station’s grounding system for safe operation.
The power supply is designed to meet international safety standards and complies with
CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as FCC regulations.
This operating manual contains an assortment of precautions and warnings that
MUST BE FOLLOWED BY THE USER to ensure the safe operation of the power supply.
Use the AC cable which is included with this unit.
Computer power cords with C13 connector are suitable as well.

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Specifications
Rated power 500W
Rated current 35A
Output voltage 13.8V
Ripple 200mVp-p
Input AC voltage 80V to 264V
Input AC frequency 47Hz to 63Hz
AC current (maximum) 5.8A @ 110VAC | 2.9A @ 230VAC
Overvoltage protection Yes
Overvtemperature protection Yes
Overcurrent protection Yes
Short circuit protection Yes
Working temperature range -30°C to +70°C | -22°F to 158°F
Storage temperature range -40°C to +85°C | -40°F to 185°
EMC Emission Class I: Class B, Class II: Class A
Dimension 172mm x 55mm x 185mm
Weight 1.1kg
Acoustic noise ~21 dBa

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Part Names
& Functions
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240x240 Color TFT LCD with
Capacitive Touch Panel
USB A Charging Ports
USB Type-C Charging Ports
15A Anderson Powerpole Connectors
Cooling System Intake
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Mains Power Entry
Fan Outlet (Exhaust)
Type-C PC Communication
15A Anderson Powerpole
Connectors
30A Binding Post
Mains Line Switch
THE MANUFACTURER CAN
CHANGE THE CONTENTS
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Confirm Package Content
Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply
AC power cable
User manual
USB cable for computer control
Four silicon feet

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Installation
Before plugging the Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply into an AC outlet,
make sure that the mains voltage is within the 80 to 264V AC range.
For user convenience this power supply can be placed horizontally or vertically
on the special stands as shown on the picture.
If the unit is placed horizontally
use four silicon feet.
For vertical position the
special stand is used.
In this case the silicon
stands are not needed.

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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Installation
Two 5V USB Type A and two 5V USB Type C connectors are at the bottom-left corner
of the front panel and can be used for charging.
The Anderson Powerpole®Connectors are at the bottom-left corner.
The loads can be connected also to Anderson Powerpole®connectors at the rear panel.
There are additional connectors at the rear panel of the power supply:
one USB Type C connector for PC connection
1x Binding 13.8V post
Anderson Powerpole®and Binding posts are color coded as:
Red - + (plus 13.8V), Black - - (minus 13.8V)
It is recommended to connect the load to
the binding posts by Fork spade terminals.
The main power switch is at the right-top
corner of the rear panel.
6,3mm

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First Power-Up
Before you perform the first power-up, make sure your setup complies with the safety
requirements outlined below.
General safety precautions below must be followed in each phase of the power supply
operation. In case of failure to follow these precautions or specific warnings in other
parts of the manual is considered as violation of the safety standards related to the
design, manufacture and intended use of the instrument. If the user does not follow
these precautions, the Manufacturer will be held not responsible for any consequences.
WARNING
The Power 500 can only be used indoors or in low condensation areas.
The general environmental requirements are stated in the Specifications section.
To avoid accidental injury, the powercord supplied by the manufacturer only
must be used.
The Power Supply is provided with a three-core power cord that should be
connected to a three-core outlet which is properly grounded. Before operation,
make sure that the Power 500 is well grounded.
Use electric wires of appropriate load. All loading wires should be capable
of bearing maximum short-circuit of electronic load without overheating.

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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
First Power-Up
To prevent burnout, please pay special attention to positive and negative polarities
of electronic load during connection!
Do not use damaged equipment. Please checkthe housing before using the equipment.
Check whether the device has cracks or lacks plastic.
Do notoperate the power supply in the environment with explosive gas, steam or dust.
Do not install alternative parts on the instrument or perform any unauthorized
modification.
We do not assume responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss
of profit that might occur when using the power supply.
Do not use the equipment on the life support system or other equipment with /
safety requirements.
CAUTION
Reduce the load if the built-in protection system displays a warning to reduce
the power consumption.
Always use dry cloth to clean the Power Supply housing.
Do not clean the inside of the instrument.
Do not block the air vent of the Power Supply.

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Operation
Touch Panel Usage
The device is equipped with a multifunctional color display with a touch panel.
The touch panel is used to turn the device on and off, as wellas to control display modes.
To interact with the touchpad, the so-called gestures are used:
Tap Long Press Swipe Up Swipe Down Swipe Right Swipe Left
The panel distinguishes several gestures: tap, long touch and swipe.
Some modes use a sequence of gestures.
For example, swipe and tap go sequentially one after another.
To tap, touch lightly the screen with the tip of your index finger
and lift it again, quickly. The touch lasts only a fraction of a second
for the screen to respond, no need to press it hard.

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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Operation
Powering Device Up
Once you have completed all the preparations, you can turn the Main Switch on the
rear panel to position “I”. After that, the device will go into Standby Mode turning on
the screen for a short time to show the Device Serial Number.
By default, the device is configured to be Switched On / Off by a Swipe gesture or a
Long Press gesture.
Later, you can change these and other settings yourself using the REAMP
companion software.
To Turn device ON quickly use a Long-Press gesture.
To Turn device OFF quickly, also use a Long-Press gesture.
A swipe is done when you touch and
slide your finger across the screen.
You can swipe quickly or slowly.
The device distinguishes between
swiping up, down, left and right.
A long press (press-and-hold) is done when you touch the screen
and hold your finger on the same spot. This gesture is also called
«press and hold» and can be used to activate special menus or
switch power supply off/on quickly.

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Operation
The following automatic functions can be controlled by the software:
automatic power-off if inactivity is longer then determined of inactivity;
automatic ON/OF switching at the determined time set;
automatic switching back ON in case of mains failure.
The RigExpert REAMP software can be used to adjust and tune the display.
Swiping once more, to switch the power supply off.
Press the power switch ON at the top-right corner of the rear panel to turn
on the power supply. The orange welcome message shows up on the round
front panel LCD touchscreen. The next step is to swipe along the round front
panel LCD touchscreen, and the following message:
SWIPE TO SWITCH ON
Instantly swipe the screen once more and the following message:
will appear.
TOTAL 0W 0.0A29C
When the load is connected to any of the 13.8V terminals, the display shows
both the consumed power and current: 50W 3.60A 29C
Touching the screen once again brings upthe next screen: POWER 14.0V 3.60A LOAD
The next touching the screen brings up the next screen:
that shows the voltage and consumed current at 5V Type A and Type C
connectors.
AUX 5.1V 0.00A USB C
By touching the screen again, we get the next message:
showing the mains voltage and the temperature directly next to the Air Intake.
CONDITIONS 209V +23C
Another touch brings back the first screen: TOTAL 0W 0.0A 29 C
To switch the power supply OFF use Swipe gesture to get the following
message: SWIPE TO SWITCH OFF
Controlling the display
Display control

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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Intelligent
Protection System
The main task of this system is to keep the user informed at all times to make
the use of the device use comfortable and safe.
The intelligent protection system is a state machine that,dependingon the
parameters of the load, the mains, and the air temperature, provides power
consumption control and, in case of adverse conditions, warns the user that
power consumption should be limited to avoid damage of the Power Supply.
The power supply delivers maximun rated power if the input voltage is in the
range from 115 to 260 Volts and the room temperature is not higher than 104 °F
(40 °C). We consider this wide enough range of voltages and temperatures to
be ideal operating conditions. In all others cases, the maximum permissible
value of power consumption is less than the nominal value and depends on
the conditions. Therefore, if the current conditions are not ideal and power
consumption is close to the maximum, the protection system will gently notify
you about this and ask you to reduce consumption.
For example, with a mains voltage of 80 Volts and at +70 °C air temperature
in the room of +70 °C, the maximum output power will be limited to 300 W,
and the user will be warned about it.

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Intelligent
Protection System
Kp1 = f (Umains)
Kp2 = f (Tair)
Ppermitted =
500W * min(Kp1, Kp2)
Pconsumed >
Ppermitted?
Show Warning Message
(Yellow text on Black screen)
Swich Power Output OFF
& Show Error Message
(White text on Red screen)
Mains Voltage
< 80 or > 264 ?
Air Temp.
< -22°F(-30°C)
or
> 158°F(70°C)?
Rectifier Temp.
> 185°F(85°C)?
YES
YES
YES
NO

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Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual
Service Functions
The power supply has an interface with a computer, that provides you with additional
capabilities of device control and its condition monitoring, namely:
The RigExpert©REAMP Logger software enables you to control the Power 500 power
supply remotely via USB interface. This instrument enables you to record all
aspects of the operation of the Power 500 supply over a long period of time and
subsequently analyze the accumulated data subsequently.
To get software please use link
https://rigexpert.com/products/reamp-logger/reampsw/
The setup program installs the REAMP Logger software on PC’s running Windows,
MacOS and Ubuntu 21.10 operation systems.
To install the software, download the latest software installer from the REAMP Logger
product homepage https://rigexpert.com/products/reamp-logger/reampsw/
The following automatic functions can be controlled by the software:
automatic power-off if inactivity is longer then determined of inactivity;
automatic ON/OF switching at the determined time set;
automatic switching back ON in case of mains failure.
The RigExpert REAMP software can be used to adjust and tune the display.
The special companion PC software to log consumption and auxiliary data both for
USB and Anderson Powerpole®Connectors during the operationof the power supply.
USB interface to log consumption data and update firmware.
Installing REAMP Logger software

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Service Functions
To connect Power 500 to your PC please use the cable delivered with the device.
You can also use any high-speed USB cable with a USB A connector on one side
and USB Type-C on the other side.
Connecting the Power 500 to the PC