To Next Page

To Previous Page

7 Service

7.1 General

This section describes suggested maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The

troubleshooting procedure is divided into two sections. The first section deals with basic

operation and connection of the equipment. The second section requires opening the unit

and using the LED indicators and a simple multimeter to troubleshoot the unit down to the

module level. Only a qualified electronic technician should attempt this level of

troubleshooting.

7.2 Cleaning

The exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not

spray water or other cleaning agents directly on the power source.

7.3 Basic Operation

Table 7-1: Basic Symptoms

PARAGRAPH

PROBLEM

7.3.1

Poor Output Voltage Accuracy

7.3.2

Poor Output Voltage Regulation

7.3.3

Distorted Output

7.3.4

Unit Shuts Down After 3-5 Seconds

7.3.5

No Output and no lights on front panel

7.3.6

No output but “Display” on front panel is on

7.3.7

Fault Lamp on

7.3.8

Can‟t program AC Power System on GPIB/RS232

7.3.1 Poor Output Voltage Accuracy

If the power source exhibits poor programmed voltage accuracy, the following item may be at

fault:

Table 7-2: Poor Output Voltage Accuracy

CAUSE

SOLUTION

The calibration is incorrect.

Calibrate the output.

Ametek 2003RP User Manual

Questions and Answers: