User's Manual

Getting Started

CPS250 User Manual

2. Check that the correct line fuse is installed. The line fuse

provides protection if the equipment malfunctions or an overload

occurs. Refer to Appendix C: Replaceable Parts on page 23 for

fuse part numbers.

WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, connect the power cord to a

properly grounded power source. The outside (ground) of this

connector is connected through the equipment to the power source

ground. Do not remove the ground lug from the power cord for

any reason.

3. Connect the input power cord. Use only the power cords specified

for this equipment. Refer to Appendix C: Replaceable Parts on

page 23 for power cord part numbers.

NOTE. The center connector blade is connected to the green GND

binding post on the front panel.

4. Check the V and mA meters for mechanical zero. Adjustment

may be corrected with the mechanical zero adjust disk located

below the center of each meter. (Refer to Figure 2, item 4.)

CAUTION. To prevent power supply damage, observe the mA meter

and OVERLOAD indicators frequently during operation. The red

areas of the meter scales indicate values in excess of equipment

specifications.

T o prevent damage to the circuit(s) powered by the CPS250 Triple

Output Power Supply, check the polarity of the circuit(s) before

connecting them to the power supply.