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Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation

Programming Overvoltage Protection

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5

Exit the OVP menu.

The “CHANGED” message is highlighted for a second to show that the new

OVP trip level is now in effect. If the OVP settings are not changed, “NO

CHANGE” will be displayed. The power supply will exit the OVP menu and the

display will return to the meter mode. Check that the

OVP

annunciator turns

on.

Checking OVP Operation

To check OVP operation, raise the output voltage to near the trip point. Then

very gradually increase the output by turning the knob until the OVP circuit

trips. This will cause the power supply output to drop to near zero, the

OVP

annunciator to

blink

, and the

CC

annunciator to turn on. The “OVP TRIPPED”

message also appears on the display.

Clearing the Overvoltage Condition

When the OVP condition occurs (the “OVP TRIPPED” message is shown on

the display), the

OVP

annunciator

blinks

. When it was caused by external

voltage source such as a battery, disconnect it first. The following steps show

how to clear the overvoltage conditions and get back to normal mode

operation. In the following steps, the display will go back to "OVP TRIPPED"

if you let the display time out after about several seconds.

or

1

Readjust the OVP trip level or the output voltage level.

Lower the output voltage level below the OVP trip point after pressing the

or raise the OVP trip level by using the knob after pressing

the

key.

2

Move to the clear mode.

You will see the above message after pressing the

key. If you

changed the output voltage level, press the

key twice. Turn the

knob to the right until the "OVP CLEAR" appears on the display.

CHANGED

ovp on

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Over Voltage

Display Limit

Display Limit

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