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Table Of Contents
1. General Information
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................11
Description....................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................................................12
Options..........................................................................................................................................................12
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................12
Instrument & Manual Identification..............................................................................................................13
GP-IB Cables & Interconnections.................................................................................................................14
GP-IB Compatibility.....................................................................................................................................14
Ordering Additional Manuals........................................................................................................................14
Related Documents....................................................................................................................................... 15
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................15
2. Installation
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................21
Initial Inspection............................................................................................................................................21
Mechanical Check.......................................................................................................................................21
Electrical Check.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Preparation for Use....................................................................................................................................... 21
Location & Cooling.....................................................................................................................................21
Outline Diagram..........................................................................................................................................21
Bench Operation..........................................................................................................................................22
Rack Mounting............................................................................................................................................22
Input Power Requirements..........................................................................................................................22
Power Connection.......................................................................................................................................22
Line Voltage Option Conversion...................................................................................................................24
AC Line Impedance Check........................................................................................................................... 27
Repacking for Shipment................................................................................................................................27
Rear Panel Screw Sizes and Part Numbers................................................................................................... 27
3. Operating Instructions
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................29
Controls & Indicators....................................................................................................................................30
Output Range................................................................................................................................................ 30
Turn-On Checkout Procedure....................................................................................................................... 33
Initial Setup & Interconnections....................................................................................................................35
Connecting the Load................................................................................................................................... 35
Overvoltage Protection................................................................................................................................38
Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................................38
Reset .........................................................................................................................................................38
Foldback Protection.................................................................................................................................... 39
Remote Voltage Sensing.............................................................................................................................39
Mode Switches............................................................................................................................................40
GP-IB Connection.......................................................................................................................................41
Monitor Signals...........................................................................................................................................42
Protective Circuits.......................................................................................................................................42
Overrange .................................................................................................................................................42
Disabled ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Overvoltage ..............................................................................................................................................42
Overtemperature .......................................................................................................................................42
AC Line Voltage....................................................................................................................................... 42
Foldback....................................................................................................................................................43