KEPCO ATE (all models) QUICK START GUIDE - Manual

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KEPCO
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ATE
VOLTAGE/CURRENT STABILIZED
POWER SUPPLY
I — INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF MANUAL. This Quick Start Guide
covers simple installation and local operation of the Kepco
ATE Series of 50W, 100W, 250W, 500W and 1000W volt-
age and current stabilized ATE d-c power supplies, both M
suffix (analog meter) and DM suffix (digital meter). Full
specifications, features and instructions are found in the
associated Operator Manuals that can be downloaded free
from the Kepco web site at:
www.kepcopower.com/support/opmanls.htm#ate
1.2. DESCRIPTION.
The Kepco ATE with programmable overvoltage protector
is a precision stabilized power supply which can deliver
either stabilized output voltage or current. The prevailing
operating mode is indicated by LED mode indicators at the
front panel (Figure 1). Operating mode crossover is auto-
matic and may be monitored remotely by means of a flag
signal, available at the rear programming connector. The
power supply features “full range” output control by means
of 10-turn, high resolution front panel potentiometers for
output voltage and output current. A pair of front panel
meters constantly monitor the output voltage and output
current.
The ATE power supply features user-selectable “slow” or
“fast” operating modes. Slow mode operation is recom-
mended for applications demanding a voltage source with
low ripple. Fast mode operation is best if the output voltage
must change rapidly, either in response to an external pro-
gramming signal, or if the ATE is used as a current stabi-
lizer which must react quickly to changes in load
resistance.
The ATE power supply is delivered for “slow mode” opera-
tion. Refer to Operator Manual (see PAR. 1.1) for convert-
ing the ATE power supply to “fast mode” operation.
An overvoltage protection circuit, continuously adjustable
as well as remotely programmable, is a built-in feature. The
trigger point of the overvoltage protector may be set (or
checked) under actual operating conditions by the front
panel-accessible setup controls.
Units are shipped for 115V a-c operation (105V to 125V
a-c), 50 to 65Hz. For operation at 104V a-c, 208V a-c or
230V a-c refer to the full Operator manual (PAR 1.1).
1.3. OPTIONS. Standard models (M suffix) include ana-
log voltage and current meters. Models with a DM suffix
include digital meters. Suffix L indicates models with front
panel knobs that have been replaced by locking-type
screwdriver-adjustable front panel controls. Suffix L may be
added to either M or DM models.
1.4. EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED.
• ATE 1/4 Rack only: PC 13 connector (PC 13 is an
unwired PC 12 that has been pre-wired for front
panel control of ATE 1/4 Rack models which
MUST be installed at rear panel to enable local
operation).
• ATE 1/2, 3/4, Full Rack only: PC 14 connector
(PC 14 is an unwired PC 12 that has been pre-
wired for front panel control of ATE 1/2, 3/4 and
Full Rack models which MUST be installed at rear
panel to enable local operation).
• 115V a-c Line Cord
1.5. ACCESSORIES (NOT SUPPLIED)
• Unwired PC 12 programming connector(s)
• Rack adapter RA 24, RA 32 or RA 37 to mount
rack unit(s) in 19-inch rack)
• Slides for Rack Adapter or Full Rack models