AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1 Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 11
2 Safety & Warranty Information ................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Safety Notices ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3 Product Overview ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 General Description ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Controller Description ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 Measurement Read-back ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.6 Accessories Included ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.7 Remote Control Interfaces .................................................................................................................... 20
4 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 21
4.1 Single Chassis Models............................................................................................................................ 21
4.2 Multiple Chassis Models ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 AC Output Mode ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 DC Output Mode ................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Protection Modes .................................................................................................................................. 26
4.6 Metering ................................................................................................................................................ 27
4.7 Transients ............................................................................................................................................... 28
4.8 AC Input ................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.9 Dimensions & Weight ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.10 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................... 29
4.11 Safety & Regulatory ............................................................................................................................... 30
4.12 Digital Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 30
5 Unpacking and Installation ....................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions ........................................................................................................... 31
5.3 Verify Correct AC Input Line Voltage .................................................................................................... 33
5.4 AC Input Connections ............................................................................................................................ 34
5.5 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.1 Chassis Ground Connection Required ............................................................................................................. 36
5.5.2 Output Neutral Grounding ............................................................................................................................... 37
5.6 AC Input Circuit Breaker ........................................................................................................................ 37
5.7 Bench Use .............................................................................................................................................. 38
5.8 Rack Mounting....................................................................................................................................... 38
5.9 Airflow .................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.10 Sound Levels .......................................................................................................................................... 39
5.11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.12 Liquids .................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.13 Load Connections .................................................................................................................................. 41
5.13.1 Output Wiring and Recommended Wire Sizing .............................................................................................. 41
5.13.2 Three Phase Wye Load Output Connection .................................................................................................... 42
5.13.3 Three Phase Delta Load Output Connection................................................................................................... 45
5.13.4 Single Phase Load Output Connection ............................................................................................................ 48