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Section 2. Installation
Introduction
This section provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, 
and testing the power supply.
Basic Setup Procedure
See Table 2.1 for a summary of the basic setup procedure and a view of the 
subsections in this section. Use this procedure as a quick reference if you are 
unfamiliar with the installation requirements for the power supply. Each step in the 
procedure refers to subsequent sections which contain more details. Follow each step 
in the sequence given.
Table 2.1 Basic Setup Procedure
Step # Description Action Reference
1 Inspection Perform an initial physical 
inspection of the power 
supply.
“Inspection, Cleaning, and 
Packaging” on page 24
2 Installation Install the supply (bench or 
rack mount). Ensure 
adequate ventilation.
“Location, Mounting, and 
Ventilation” on page 27
3 Input Power Connect AC input power. “AC Input Power Connection” 
on page 28
4 Test Perform functional tests for 
voltage mode operation, 
current mode operation, 
and front panel controls.
“Functional Tests” on page 29
5 Load Connect the load. “Load Connection” on page 30
6 Sensing Connect sensing lines. “Remote Sensing” on page 33