Xantrex Technology XPD 18-30 manual Who Should Use This Manual, Main Sections, Manual Revisions

About This Manual

This Operating Manual contains operating information for the XPD Series of high-performance, switching, laboratory power supplies, available in several voltage models at 500 watts. It provides information on features and specifications, installation procedures, and basic functions testing, as well as operating procedures for using both front panel control and remote analog programming functions.

Who Should Use This Manual

This manual is designed for the user who is familiar with basic electrical theory, especially as they apply to the operation of power supplies. This implies a recognition of Constant Voltage and Constant Current operating modes and the control of input and output power, as well as the observance of safe techniques while making supply or pin connections and any changes in switch settings.

Main Sections

Section 1 Features and Specifications Describes the power supply and lists its features and specifications.

Section 2 Installation Goes through basic setup procedures. Describes inspection, cleaning, shipping, and storage procedures. Includes AC input connection, basic functions testing, and load and sense lines connections.

Section 3 Local Operation Provides procedures for local (front panel) operation. Includes procedures for using over voltage protection, shutdown function, multiple supplies, and over temperature protection.

Section 4 Remote Operation Covers remote analog programming operation and remote monitoring of output voltage and current.

Manual Revisions

The current release of this manual is listed below. Updates may be issued as an addendum.

Release A (2003-06)

Release A vii