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Section 2. Installation

Overview

Section 2 provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and
testing the power supply. For more information about controls and connectors, refer
to the front panel diagram (Figure 1.1) as well as the rear panel diagram (Figure 1.3)
in Section 1.

Basic Setup Procedure

Table 2 .1 provides a summary of the setup procedure and an overview of the
subsections in this chapter. Use this table as a quick reference if you are familiar with
the installation requirements for the power supply. If you require more information,
each step in the table refers to a subsequent section which contains more details.
Complete each step in the sequence given.
Table 2.1 Basic Setup Procedure
Step # Description Action Reference
1Inspection Visually inspect the power supply. “Inspection, Cleaning, and
Packaging” on page 26
2Installation Install the power supply, ensuring
adequate ventilation.
“Location, Mounting, and
Ventilation” on page 29
3Input Power Connect AC input power. “AC Input Power” on page 32
4Test Perform functional tests for voltage
mode operation, current mode
operation, and front panel controls.
“Basic Tests” on page 35
5Select Wires Select wires that can tolerate the DC
current output.
“Load Wiring” on page 39
6Connect Load Connect the load wires to the DC output. “Load Connections” on page 41
7Connect Remote
Sensing (if required)
Connect remote sensing connectors on
power supply to load.
“Remote Sensing” on page 45