APS APS-3000P Series - Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview of Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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APS-3000P Series 1 - 1 OM-001-03000-00P-03.9
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Chapter 1 contains important information you should read BEFORE attempting to
install and power-up your APS-3000P Series Power Converter. The information in this
chapter is provided for use by experienced operators. Experienced operators
understand the necessity of becoming familiar with, and then observing, life-critical
safety and installation issues. Topics in this chapter include:
 Safety Notices
 Warnings
 Cautions
 Preparation for Installation
 Installation Instructions
 Transportation
 Storage
Introduction to the APS-3000P Power Converter
APS-3000P Series Power Converters have been designed for long-life trouble-free
operation in the shop-floor testing environment. The input to APS-3000P units is
commercially available power at fixed voltage and frequency. The output from APS-
3000P units is programmable power at user-controlled voltages and frequencies.
There are several operational modes: (1) front panel manual control; (2) manually
programmed test sequences; (3) external control of the manually programmed test
sequences; and (4) external programmable control. All units have the ability to be
externally controlled by remote switch closures. For more complex control sequences