AMETEK XG Family Programmable DC - Manual (Page 41)

Installation
M370430-01 Rev E 2-11
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Voltage and Current Mode Operation Checks
To perform the voltage and current mode operation checks:
1. Ensure that the front panel power switch is in the On position
and the output is disconnected.
2. If the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button is illuminated, press
the button to turn off the output.
3. To check voltage mode operation, turn the 9-position mode
control to the VOLTS position.
The voltage set point will blink dimming and then return to full
brightness. For more information, see “Local Operation” on page
3-1.
4. Adjust the voltage to 5 V.
5. To check current mode operation, turn the 9-position mode
control to AMPS position.
Verify that the current set point is blinking in the output current
display.
6. Adjust the current to 1 A.
7. Press the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button to turn On.
8. Turn the front panel power switch to the Off position.
9. Turn the front panel power switch to the On position.
10. Connect a short circuit across the output terminals. Use leads
of sufficient current carrying capacity. (See “Step 4: Selecting
Load Wires”.)
11. Press the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button to enable the
output. The button will be illuminated when the output is
enabled.
CC Mode LED illuminates and the voltage and current are
displayed. CC Mode LED illuminates and the preset load current is
displayed.
12. Turn the front panel power switch to the Off position.