OVERVIEW 
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OVERVIEW 
This chapter describes the GPD-3303 series in a 
nutshell, including its main features and front / 
rear panel introduction. After going through the 
overview, follow the Setup chapter (page19) to 
pro
perly power up and set operation environment. 
Introduction 
 
Overview 
GPD-3303, the regulated DC power supply series, 
are light weight, adjustable, multifunctional work 
stations. They have three independent outputs: 
two with adjustable voltage level and one with 
fixed level selectable from 2.5V, 3.3V and 5V. The 
GPD-3303 series can be used for logic circuits 
where various output voltage or current are 
needed, and for tracking mode definition systems 
where plus and minus voltages with insignificant 
error are required. 
Independent / 
Tracking Ser ies / 
Tracking Parallel 
The three output modes of GPD-3303 series, 
independent, tracking series, and tracking parallel, 
can be selected through pressing the TRACKING 
key on the front panel. In the independent mode, 
the output voltage and current of each channel are 
controlled separately. The isolation degree, from 
output terminal to chassis or from output terminal 
to output terminal, is 300V. In the tracking modes, 
both the CH1 and CH2 outputs are automatically 
connected in series or parallel; no need to connect 
output leads. In the series mode, the output 
voltage is doubled; in the parallel mode, the 
output current is doubled. 
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Constant Voltage/ 
Constant Current
Except for CH3, each output channel is completely 
transistorized and well-regulated, and works in 
constant voltage (CV) or constant current (CC) 
mode. Even at the maximum output current, a 
fully rated, continuously adjustable output voltage 
is provided. For a big load, the power supply can 
be used as a CV source; while for a small load, a 
CC source. When in the CV mode (independent or 
tracking mode), output current (overload or short 
circuit) can be controlled via the front panel. When 
in the CC mode (independent mode only), the 
maximum (ceiling) output voltage can be 
controlled via the front panel. The power supply 
will automatically cross over from CV to CC 
operation when the output current reaches the 
target value. The power supply will automatically 
cross over from CC to CV when the output voltage 
reaches the target value. For more details about 
CV/CC mode operation, see page18. 
A
utomatic 
tracking mode 
The front panel display (CH1, CH2) shows the 
output voltage or current. When operating in the 
tracking mode, the power supply will 
automatically connect to the auto- tracking mode. 
Dynamic load 
When used in audio production lines, the power 
supply will provide a continuous or dynamic load 
connector. When the connectors are connected to 
the position “ON”, a stable DC current power will 
be provided for audio power amplifiers.