Section 3. Local Operation
Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
Defining the OVP Setpoint
OVP Circuit Check
The OVP circuit protects the load in the event of a remote programming error, an incorrect voltage control adjustment, or a power supply failure. The protection circuit monitors the output voltage at the output of the power supply and will shut down the main power converter whenever a preset voltage limit is exceeded. Set the preset voltage limit (also called the setpoint or trip level) using the
1.Turn the power supply OFF.
2.Using a small,
3.Turn the power supply ON. Set the output to the desired trip voltage.
4.Slowly turn the OVP ADJ potentiometer screw
5.Push the power switch to OFF.
6.Turn the voltage control knob to minimum.
7.Push the power switch ON and increase the voltage to check that the power supply shuts off the output at the set voltage.
8.Reset the OVP circuit after activation by removing the overvoltage condition and turning the unit OFF and back ON, or, by momentarily activating the TTL remote shutdown circuit. See “Using the Shutdown Function” on page 39, for information about shutdown circuit operation.
1.Turn power supply ON.
2.Adjust voltage to maximum. Adjust the front panel OVP ADJUST potentiometer
3.The OVP LED will light up and the output of the power supply will drop to near zero.
4.Rotate the front panel OVP ADJUST potentiometer fully clockwise.
5.Momentarily apply
6.The power supply output will recover, indicating that the OVP circuit was reset by momentarily activating the TTL S/D logic or cycling the AC power.
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