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Oltronix Racpac 300 User Manual

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Oltronix Racpac 300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOltronix
ModelRacpac 300
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A. GENERAL

Overview of Oltronix RACPAC power supplies, voltage, and protection features.

B. FEATURES

Details on dual range volt/ammeter, current limit, programming, remote sensing, and modulation.

C. PRESENTATION

Description of the front panel layout and model numbering system.

D. INCOMING INSPECTION

Procedure for checking package contents and physical condition upon receipt.

SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS

A. STANDARD ACCESSORIES

List of standard accessories included with the bench models.

B. EXTRA ACCESSORIES

List of optional accessories for enhanced functionality.

SECTION 3 OPERATION

A. GENERAL

Covers initial setup: line voltage, power on, output voltage, OVP, and current limit controls.

B. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Guidelines for proper ventilation and ambient operating temperature.

C. NORMAL OPERATION

Detailed steps for normal power supply operation and connections.

D. REMOTE SENSING

Explanation of the remote sensing circuit for voltage regulation at the load.

E. RESISTANCE PROGRAMMING

Procedure for controlling output voltage using an external resistor.

F. VOLTAGE PROGRAMMING

Method for controlling output voltage with an external signal.

G. MODULATION

Description of modulating the output voltage with a low power signal.

H. SERIAL OPERATION

Instructions for connecting multiple units in series for higher output voltage.

I. SERIAL OPERATION, REMOTE SENSING

Configuration for serial operation with remote sensing enabled.

J. SERIAL OPERATION, PROGRAMMING

Configuration for serial operation with programming capabilities.

K. PARALLEL OPERATION

Procedure for connecting multiple units in parallel for higher output current.

L. MASTER-SLAVE PARALLEL OPERATION, REMOTE SENSING

Advanced parallel operation using a master-slave configuration.

M. CONSTANT CURRENT WITH CURRENT LIMIT CONTROL

Achieving constant current output using the limit function.

N. CONSTANT CURRENT WITH EXTERNAL SHUNT

Method for achieving better constant current stability with an external shunt.

O. CONSTANT CURRENT PROGRAMMING

Programming constant current output when external shunt is used.

P. ACCESSORIES

Information on available accessories, including fans and mounting kits.

SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

A. GENERAL

Overview of the electrical operation and circuit blocks.

B. BLOCK DIAGRAM

Detailed block diagram illustrating the power supply's functional units.

D. FILTER

Description of the LC low-pass filter used for smoothing the rectified voltage.

E. FIRING CIRCUIT

Explanation of the firing circuit that controls the thyristors.

F. REFERENCE CIRCUIT

Description of the reference voltage generation and stabilization circuit.

G. VOLTAGE STABILIZING WITH SAMPLING ELEMENT

How the sampling element and error amplifier stabilize output voltage.

H. CURRENT STABILIZING

Mechanism for stabilizing and limiting the output current.

I. SERIES REGULATOR

Description of the series regulator comprising parallel power transistors.

J. VOLTMETER RANGE SELECTOR CIRCUIT

Details on the circuit that selects the correct voltmeter range.

K. AMMETER RANGE SELECTOR CIRCUIT

Details on the circuit that selects the correct ammeter range.

L. CV-CC INDICATOR

Explanation of the Constant Voltage/Constant Current indicator logic.

M. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

How the OVP circuit detects and protects against overvoltage conditions.

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

A. GENERAL

Introduction to maintenance procedures and general advice.

B. FRONT PANEL CHECK

Functional checks of front panel controls and indicators without external equipment.

C. COVER REMOVAL

Instructions for safely removing the instrument covers for access.

D. ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

Detailed steps for calibrating and aligning the power supply.

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

A. GENERAL

Introduction to troubleshooting, emphasizing prior study of circuit descriptions.

B. PROCEDURE TO GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING

Outlines the systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving faults.

C. INITIAL CHECKS

Essential preliminary checks before detailed troubleshooting begins.

D. FAULT AREA LOCATION

Table guiding users to specific fault areas based on observed symptoms.

SECTION 7 IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

SECTION 8 LIST OF SPARE PARTS

A. GENERAL

Information on how to order replacement parts from Oltronix or distributors.

B. ABBREVIATIONS

Glossary of common abbreviations used in parts lists and the manual.

C. SUB UNITS

Breakdown of the RACPAC into its main printed circuit board sub-units.

SECTION D. OLTRONIX TRANSISTOR IDENTIFICATION CODE

WARRANTY