Operating procedure, Troubleshooting, Component check – Elenco 015V Power Supply Kit User Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURE

To operate the K-11 Power Supply, plug the line cord into a 120V, 60Hz AC outlet, turn the switch (S1) to the
ON position and rotate the potentiometer (R2) to make the output voltage climb from 0 to 15 volts DC. The red
wire from P1 is the positive output, the blue wire from P2 is the negative DC output, and the two yellow wires
are the AC output - 8.5V without regulation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

One of the most frequently occurring problems is poor solder connections.

1. Tug slightly on all parts to make sure that they are indeed soldered.

2. All solder connections should be shiny. Resolder any that are not.

3. Solder should flow into a smooth puddle rather than a round ball. Resolder any connection that has formed

into a ball.

4. Have any solder bridges formed? A solder bridge may occur if you accidentally touch an adjacent foil by

using too much solder or by dragging the soldering iron across adjacent foils. Break the bridge with your
soldering iron.

COMPONENT CHECK

1. Be sure that all components have been mounted in their correct places.

2. Be sure that the electrolytic capacitors C1 and C2 have been installed correctly. These capacitors have

polarity, the negative and positive leads must be in the correct holes.

3. Be sure that diodes D1 - D3 have not been installed backwards. The band on the diodes should be in the

same direction as shown in the pictorial diagram.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

OUTPUT

DC: 0-15V @ 250mA

AC: 8.5V @ 500mA

Positive

Negative

Output DC

Output AC

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