Instruction Manual
BHK 500-0.4MG SVC 020498 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 General Description................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.4.1 Local Control...................................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2 Remote Control.................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.4.2.1 Digital Programming .................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2.2 Analog Programming ................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2.3 Analog Readback......................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.3 Digital Calibration............................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.4 Overvoltage/Overcurrent Protection .................................................................................................. 1-9
1.4.5 User-defined Voltage/Current Limits.................................................................................................. 1-9
1.4.6 Nonvolatile Storage of Programmed Sequences or Active Settings.................................................. 1-9
1.4.7 Current Scale..................................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.8 Fast Mode/Slow Mode Selection ....................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.9 External Trigger Port.......................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.10 Built-in Protection............................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.11 Current Sink Capability...................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.4.12 Analog Readback and Flag Signals Available for Customer Use...................................................... 1-12
1.5 Equipment Supplied ................................................................................................................................ 1-12
1.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 1-13
1.7 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Terminations and Controls ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Source Power Requirements .................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.4 Cooling .................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Preliminary Operational Check................................................................................................................ 2-6
2.6 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.6.1 Bench Top Use.................................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.6.2 Rack Mounting................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7 Wiring Instructions................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7.1 Safety Grounding............................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7.2 Source Power Connections ............................................................................................................... 2-9
2.7.3 D-C Output Grounding....................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.7.4 Power Supply/Load Interface............................................................................................................. 2-9
2.7.4.1 Cable Recommendations............................................................................................................. 2-10
2.7.5 Load Connection - General................................................................................................................ 2-10
2.7.5.1 Local Sensing/Remote Sensing Select........................................................................................ 2-11
2.7.5.2 Fast Mode/Slow Mode Select ...................................................................................................... 2-11
2.7.5.3 Grounding Network Configuration................................................................................................ 2-11
2.7.5.4 Positive Output, Negative Terminal Grounded ............................................................................ 2-11
2.7.5.5 Negative Output, Positive Terminal Grounded ............................................................................ 2-12
2.8 Operating Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.9 Status Port............................................................................................................................................... 2-13
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Local Mode Operation ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Front Panel Keypad and LCD............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.1.1 Command Entry Status................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.1.2 Data Entry Status......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1.3 Display (LCD)............................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1.4 Keypad Functions ........................................................................................................................ 3-2