DC Asterion Series   Contents 
M330460-01  Rev A  ix 
CONTENTS 
1   OVERVIEW ...................................................... 1-1 
1.1  General Description ..................................................................................... 1-1 
1.2  Specifications ............................................................................................... 1-3 
1.2.1  Output Current and Voltage Models ............................................................... 1-3 
1.2.2  AC input specifications ................................................................................... 1-3 
1.2.3  Output Power derating characteristics with AC input Voltage ........................ 1-4 
1.2.4  DC output programming and measurement specifications ............................ 1-4 
1.2.5  DC output regulation Characteristics .............................................................. 1-4 
1.2.6  Output transient specifications ....................................................................... 1-5 
1.2.7  Remote Analog programming and External user control interface characteristics
 1-6 
1.2.8  Output Isolation............................................................................................... 1-7 
1.2.9  Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics ........................................... 1-7 
1.2.10  Protection Function Characteristics ................................................................ 1-8 
1.2.11  Environmental Specifications ......................................................................... 1-8 
1.2.12  Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................. 1-9 
1.2.13  Regulatory Agency Compliance ..................................................................... 1-9 
2  INSTALLATION ................................................ 2-1 
2.1  Inspection ..................................................................................................... 2-1 
2.2  Contents of Shipment .................................................................................. 2-1 
2.3  Mechanical Installation ................................................................................ 2-2 
2.4  Rack Mounting ............................................................................................. 2-3 
2.5  Chassis Removal from Rack ....................................................................... 2-4 
2.6  Outline drawings .......................................................................................... 2-5 
2.7  Rear Panel Input/ Output Connections ....................................................... 2-7 
2.8  AC input power connection ......................................................................... 2-9 
2.8.1  AC input overcurrent protection ...................................................................... 2-9 
2.8.2  AC Input Safety Disconnect Device................................................................ 2-9 
2.8.3  AC Input Connector ........................................................................................ 2-9 
2.8.4  1-Phase AC Input Operation ........................................................................2-11 
2.8.5  3-Phase AC Input Operation ........................................................................2-11 
2.9  DC output power connection ..................................................................... 2-12 
2.10  Remote Sense ............................................................................................ 2-12 
2.11  Wire Gauge Selection................................................................................. 2-14 
2.11.1  Wire Size ......................................................................................................2-14