User Manual    AMETEK Programmable Power 
RS Series    157 
7.3.3  Overload Light is On 
CAUSE  SOLUTION 
Unit is overloaded  Remove overload or check CL setting 
Unit is switched to high voltage range.  Select correct voltage range. 
7.3.4  Distorted Output 
CAUSE
 
SOLUTION
 
Power source is grossly overloaded.  Reduce load 
The crest factor of the load exceeds 3:1 on 
the low range or 5:1 on the high range. 
Reduce load current peaks by reducing 
load. 
 
7.3.5  Unit Shuts Down after 1-2 Seconds 
CAUSE
 
SOLUTION
 
Output shorted  Remove output short 
Output grossly overloaded.  Remove overload. 
PFC IGBT module failure  Have power module serviced 
Operating load with too high inrush or start 
up currents. 
Consult factory for application advice. 
7.3.6  No Output and No Lights on Front Panel 
CAUSE
 
SOLUTION
 
Input circuit breaker switched off.  Switch the breaker on. 
No input power to F1, F2 and F3.  Ensure 3 phase power is getting to input 
fuses. 
LV Power Supply failure  Have LV supply serviced. 
7.3.7  No Output But Front Panel controller is active 
CAUSE
 
SOLUTION
 
 “OUTPUT ON” button is turned off.  Press OUTPUT ON so that  “ON” LED is 
lit. 
REMOTE INHIBIT pins 5 & 6 at TB3 on 
rear panel are shorted together. 
Check polarity setting or RI Mode. Use  
OUTPut:RI[:LEVel]  LOW/HIGH command 
to set RI mode to high or low. 
Current limit programmed down or to zero.  Program current limit higher. 
Voltage programmed down or to zero.  Turn amplitude control up.