Instructions

Chapter II
18 Stabilized power supplies
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 19
1.1. Precautions and safety measures ............................................................................................ 19
1.1.1. Before use .......................................................................................................................... 19
1.1.2. When using the instrument ................................................................................................ 20
1.1.3. Symbols .............................................................................................................................. 20
1.1.4. Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 20
1.2. Safety features .......................................................................................................................... 20
1.3. Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 21
1.4. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 21
1.4.1. Repair and metrological verification ................................................................................... 21
1.4.2. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 21
1.4.3. Storage ............................................................................................................................... 21
1.5. Unpacking - Repacking ............................................................................................................. 21
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT ......................................................................................... 22
2.1. Presentation .............................................................................................................................. 22
2.2. Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.1. On / Off switch .................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.2. Potentiometers ................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.3. "LIMIT" LED ........................................................................................................................ 23
2.2.4. "TRACKING" switch (AX 502 and AX 503 and "F") ........................................................... 23
2.2.5. Digital "LED" display .......................................................................................................... 23
2.2.6. "+" and "-" output terminals ................................................................................................ 23
2.2.7. "EARTH" terminal ............................................................................................................... 23
2.3. Power supply ............................................................................................................................ 23
3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 24
3.1. Initial operation .......................................................................................................................... 24
3.2. Use ............................................................................................................................................ 24
3.2.1. Use of the AX 501 or use of the AX 502 and AX 503 and "F" as independent outputs ..... 24
3.2.2. Use of 2 power supplies in parallel (without "TRACKING" up to 5 A at 30 V max.
(AX 502 and AX 503 and "F") ......................................................................................... 24
3.2.3. Use of 2 power supplies in series (without "TRACKING") up to 60 V at 2.5 A max.
(AX 502 and AX 503 and "F") ........................................................................................... 24
3.2.4. Use of 2 power supplies in series with the "TRACKING" function (symmetrical
± 30 V
sources) at 2.5 A max. (AX 502 and AX 503 and "F") ...................................................... 25
3.2.5. Use of the 2.7 V - 5.5 V (5 A) power supply (AX 503 and "F" only) ................................... 25
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 26
4.1. Voltage ...................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2. Current ...................................................................................................................................... 26
5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 27
6. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.1. Accessories delivered with the power supply ........................................................................... 27
6.2. Optional accessories ................................................................................................................ 27