Metrix AX 501 - English

Chapter II
18 Stabilized power supplies
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................19
1.1. Precautions and safety measures ..........................................................................................19
1.1.1. Before use .......................................................................................................................19
1.1.2. When using the instrument ..............................................................................................20
1.1.3. Symbols...........................................................................................................................20
1.1.4. Instructions ......................................................................................................................20
1.2. Safety features.......................................................................................................................20
1.3. Warranty ................................................................................................................................21
1.4. Maintenance...........................................................................................................................21
1.4.1. Repair and metrological verification .................................................................................21
1.4.2. Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................21
1.4.3. Storage............................................................................................................................21
1.5. Unpacking - Repacking ..........................................................................................................21
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT .......................................................................................22
2.1. Presentation...........................................................................................................................22
2.2. Controls..................................................................................................................................22
2.2.1. On / Off switch .................................................................................................................22
2.2.2. Potentiometers.................................................................................................................22
2.2.3. "LIMIT" LED.....................................................................................................................23
2.2.4. "TRACKING" switch (AX 502 and AX 503) ......................................................................23
2.2.5. Digital "LED" display........................................................................................................23
2.2.6. "+" and "-" output terminals ..............................................................................................23
2.2.7. "EARTH" terminal ............................................................................................................23
2.3. Power supply..........................................................................................................................23
3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................24
3.1. Initial operation.......................................................................................................................24
3.2. Use ........................................................................................................................................24
3.2.1. Use of the AX 501 or use of the AX 502 and 503 as independent outputs......................24
3.2.2. Use of 2 power supplies in parallel (without "TRACKING" up to 5 A at 30 V max.
(AX 502 and AX 503)....................................................................................................24
3.2.3. Use of 2 power supplies in series (without "TRACKING") up to 60 V at 2.5 A max.
(AX 502 and AX 503)......................................................................................................24
3.2.4. Use of 2 power supplies in series with the "TRACKING" function (symmetrical
±
30 V
sources) at 2.5 A max. (AX 502 and AX 503) .................................................................25
3.2.5. Use of the 2.7 V - 5.5 V (5 A) power supply (AX 503 only)...............................................25
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................26
4.1. Voltage...................................................................................................................................26
4.2. Current...................................................................................................................................26
5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................27
6. ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................27
6.1. Accessories delivered with the power supply..........................................................................27
6.2. Optional accessories..............................................................................................................27