DC Power Supply SPD-3606 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PD-36060M0 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyrights. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPD-3606 User Manual FAQ ................................................................................ 56 Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTION ..................................................... 5 OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 9 SPD-3606 Main Features ...................... 10 Principle of Operation.......................... 11 Front Panel Overview ........................... 14 Rear Panel Overview ............................
SAFETY INSTRUCTION SPD-3606 User Manual Safety Guidelines SAFETY INSTRUCTION General Guideline • Do not place any heavy object on SPD-3606. CAUTION This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating SPD-3606 and when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the best condition for SPD-3606. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on SPD-3606.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION Cleaning SPD3606 Operation Environment • To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. Power cord for the United Kingdom • Disconnect the power cord before fuse replacement. When using SPD-3606 in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. • Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before fuse replacement.
OVERVIEW SPD-3606 User Manual SPD-3606 Main Features OVERVIEW Performance This chapter describes SPD-3606 in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, follow the Setup chapter (page19) to properly power up and set operation environment. For initial inspection, refer to the Performance verification chapter (page40).
OVERVIEW EMI Filter Principle of Operation Block diagram Power supply converts the AC mains into DC Power source for internal units. Channel 1/2/3 control and produce the actual DC output. Display shows output and OVP level, receiving feedback from each channel. Internal components are placed on four printed circuit boards, A ~ D. Detailed description of each module starts on the next page.
OVERVIEW CH1/2/3 Controller The Controller for Channel 1, 2, and 3 takes care of the interface between SPD-3606 and users. Several sub-units comprise the Controller, including: • Feedback control unit • OVP setting unit • Fan control unit SPD-3606 User Manual Front Panel Overview Output Range Switch CH2 Meter Tracking Mode Switches CH1/3 Meter 60V/3A CH1 CH2 30V/6A Detailed description of each unit follows.
OVERVIEW CH2 meter Displays Channel2 current (A) and voltage (V). SPD-3606 User Manual Channel1 CV/CC indicator C.V. C.C. CH2 Tracking mode switches TRACKING INDEP. SERIES PARALLEL Independent Tracking Series G CKIN TRA G CKIN TRA P. INDE IES L A LLE PA R P. INDE IES L A L LE PA R SE R CH1/3 meter + switch Activates and selects the tracking mode. For tracking mode details, see page30 (Series) and page36 (Parallel). SER Channel2 CV/CC/PAR indicator G CKIN TRA INDE PA R P.
OVERVIEW Rear Panel Overview Remote Control Terminal NORMAL CH1 OVP Setting Point CV/CC Crossover Characteristics Cooling Fan Power Cord / Fuse Socket O.V.P. SET CH2 SPD-3606 User Manual Background When the current level is smaller than the output setting, SPD-3606 operates in Constant Voltage mode. The indicator on the front panel turns green (C.V.
SETUP SPD-3606 User Manual Installation Location SETUP Ventillation space Leave at least 3cm around SPD-3606, to the left and right. This chapter describes how to properly power up and configure SPD-3606 before the operation. For checking the functionality, refer to the Performance verification chapter, page40. NORMAL CH1 O.V.P. SET CH2 CH3 Cooling fan opening GND OUTPUT CH2 3A 0V , 0 60V , 6A 0 3 The cooling fan is located on the rear panel.
SETUP Power Up Power On SPD-3606 User Manual Over Voltage Protection Setup Press the Power switch to turn On the power. The CH1/CH2 indicators and meters turn On. CURRENT CH1 MASTER VOLTAGE CURRENT CH2 SLAVE C.V. C.V. C.C. C.C. PAR. Background Over Voltage Protection (OVP) protects SPD and DUT from excessive output Voltage. The user sets the maximum output voltage limit before operation.
SETUP * When setting the OVP for channel3, select CH3 meter using the CH1/CH3 meter switch. Load Cable Connection CH1 Standard accessory (GTL-104) CH3 5. When finished, slide the rear panel switch to the “Normal” position. The OVP indicator on the front panel turns Off. When OVP is activated.... The OVP activates when one of channel1/2/3 output voltage exceeds the OVP setting. The indicator turns red (tripped), and the output is shut Off immediately. NORMAL CH1 SPD-3606 User Manual 2.
SETUP SPD-3606 User Manual Output On/Off Panel operation Pressing the Output key once Turns On the output, all channels 1/2/3 at once. OUTPUT OUTPUT ON / OFF ON / OFF Pressing again turns Off the output. OUTPUT OUTPUT ON / OFF ON / OFF OPERATION CH1/CH2 Independent Mode Background / Connection Automatic Output Any of the following actions during output On Off automatically turns it Off. They might involve sudden and harmful change in the output level.
OPERATION 2. Set the tracking switch position to INDEP, + CH3 Independent Mode G CKIN TRA . SPD-3606 User Manual Background / Connection P. INDE IES S ER L A L LE PA R Channel3 rating is 0.1 ~ 5V, maximum 3A. It works independently from Channel1 and 2, regardless of their modes. O.V.P. 3. Set the OVP if necessary. For details, see page22. SET TRIP 4. Connect the load to the front panel terminals, channel1 +/−, channel2 +/−.
OPERATION O.V.P. 2. Set the OVP if necessary. For details, see page22. SPD-3606 User Manual CH1/CH2 Tracking Series Mode SET Background TRIP 3. Connect the load to the front panel channel3 +/− terminal. CH3 0.1 Tracking series operation doubles the Voltage capacity of SPD-3606 by internally connecting Channel1 (Master) and Channel2 (Slave) in serial and combining the output to a single channel. Channel1 (Master) controls the combined Voltage output level.
OPERATION 2. Set the tracking switch position to Series, + . SPD-3606 User Manual G CKIN TRA 7. Refer to the Channel1 (Master) meter and indicator for the output setting level and CV/CC status. P. INDE IES L A LLE PA R SER CH1 MASTER O.V.P. 3. Set the OVP if necessary. In tracking series mode, set the Channel2 (Slave) OVP setting to the maximum level, so that the OVP trips if the Channel1 (Master) setting is violated. For OVP setup details, see page22. C.C. SET TRIP 4.
OPERATION SPD-3606 User Manual 3. Set the OVP if necessary. In tracking series mode, set the Channel2 (Slave) OVP setting to the maximum level, so that the OVP trips if the Channel1 (Master) setting is violated. For OVP setup details, see page22. Tracking series with common terminal Connection O.V.P. SET TRIP 4. Connect the load to the front panel terminals, channel1+ & channel2−. Use Channel1 (−) terminal as the common line connection.
OPERATION 6. Set the output Current separately, using both the Channel1 (Master) and Channel2 (Slave) Current knob. CURRENT CH1 MASTER VOLTAGE SPD-3606 User Manual CH1/CH2 Tracking Parallel Mode C.V. C.C. CURRENT CH2 SLAVE VOLTAGE Background / Connection C.V. C.C. PAR. CH2 Tracking parallel operation doubles the Current capacity of SPD-3606 by internally connecting Channel1 (Master) and Channel2 (Slave) in parallel and combining the output to a single channel.
OPERATION SPD-3606 User Manual O.V.P. 3. Set the OVP if necessary. In tracking parallel mode, set the Channel2 (Slave) OVP setting to the maximum level, so that the OVP trips if the Channel1 (Master) setting is violated. For OVP setup details, see page22. 7. Refer to the Channel1 meter for the output setting level. SET TRIP CH1 / CH3 Current level Double the reading on the Channel1 meter. In the above case, the actual output is 1.84 x 2 = 3.68A.
REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL SPD-3606 User Manual REMOTE OUTPUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL VERIFICATION Background The remote control terminal on the rear panel can turn the output On/Off, just like the Output key on the front panel. This feature is useful for automated measurement and testing using externally connected control device, such as in production line or incoming quality inspection. Wire connection Connect the terminals using bare wires.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION SPD-3606 User Manual Default SPD-3606 setting Output Voltage Verification The following is the required front and rear panel setting before running each verification.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 5. Turn On the SPD output. OUTPUT SPD-3606 User Manual Example: OUTPUT Multimeter (Out On) = 30.00V ON / OFF Tolerance = ±(0.005*30 + 0.2) ≈ ±0.4V ON / OFF Accepted SPD reading(Out On)= 29.6V~30.4V Minimum output 6. Record the Multimeter reading as the Minimum Voltage output Voltage. Here is the acceptance range. Channel1/2 < 0V Channel3 < 100mV Accepted SPD reading (Out Off)=29.6V~30.4V Channel2 7. Turn up the SPD Voltage knob to the maximum.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION SPD-3606 User Manual 5. Turn up the SPD Current knob, both Channel1 and Channel2, to the maximum. Tracking Series Voltage Verification Check item • Minimum output Voltage accuracy • Maximum output Voltage accuracy Connection 6. Turn On the SPD output. SPD-3606 7. Turn up the SPD Channel1 Voltage knob until the Multimeter reading shows 1.000V. Digital Multimeter OUTPUT OUTPUT ON / OFF ON / OFF VOLTAGE (1.000V) CH2 Minimum 8.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Minimum output 6. Record the Multimeter reading as the Minimum Current output Current. Here is the acceptance range. Output Current verification Check item • Minimum output Current accuracy • Maximum output Current accuracy • Current meter accuracy (Output On) • Current meter accuracy (Output Off) Connection Channel1/2 V A 6.15A ~ 6.25A Channel3 3.05A ~ 3.15A 9.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 11. Connect the Multimeter to SPD Channel3 and repeat step 4, 5, 8, 9. CH1 CH3 CH3 0.1 5V , 3A SPD-3606 User Manual OVP verification Check item * Skip step 6 and 7 since Channel 3 does not have minimum current verification and Current knob. Connection • OVP setting accuracy (Minimum) • OVP functionality (Minimum) • OVP setting accuracy (Maximum) • OVP functionality (Maximum) SPD-3606 (No connection) Verification step 1.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION SPD-3606 User Manual 12. Turn Off the SPD output. Minimum OVP setting OUTPUT OUTPUT ON / OFF ON / OFF 6. Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Minimum OVP setting accuracy. Here is the acceptance range. Channel1/2 ≤ 1.0V Channel3 ≤ 0.50V 13. Set the OVP setting switch to the “O.V.P. SET” position. NORMAL CH1 setting DECREASE 1.0V Channel3 0.50V 9. Turn On the SPD output. 15. Turn up the OVP setting terminal to maximum. NORMAL CH1 OUTPUT ON / OFF 10.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 19. Turn On the SPD output. OUTPUT OUTPUT ON / OFF ON / OFF SPD-3606 User Manual Recording Tables Output voltage verification (Minimum/Maximum) 20. Slowly turn up the SPD Voltage knob until the OVP indicator turns red (tripped). Maximum OVP functionality VOLTAGE O.V.P. O.V.P. SET SET TRIP TRIP Item 21. Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Maximum range OVP functionality. Here is the acceptance range. Channel Min.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Output current verification (Minimum/Maximum) Item Channel Min. limit Minimum Output Current Maximum Output Current CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH3 Result –1mA –1mA 6.15A 6.15A 3.05A SPD-3606 User Manual FAQ Max. limit 0mA 0mA 6.25A 6.25A 3.15A Q1. I cannot turn On the output (the Output key does not respond). A1. The following scenarios are possible. Output current verification (Meter accuracy) • The rear panel remote control terminal is in the Off position.
APPENDIX SPD-3606 User Manual Volume Guard (Optional) APPENDIX Background The volume guard is an optional item which replaces the Channel 1 and 2 output knobs to prevent accidentally changing the output level. This feature is useful for automated testing at fixed output level, such as assembly line inspection. Applicable knobs • Channel 1 Voltage and Current knob • Channel2 Voltage and Current knob Fuse Replacement Step 1. Take off the power cord and remove the fuse socket using a minus driver.
APPENDIX Specification Output Ratings Voltage Regulation Output On/Off Response Time ≤ 100ms (≤95% rating load) (10% ~ 90%) 0 ~ 30V / 0 ~ 6A 0 ~ 60V / 0 ~ 3A Voltage Down ≤ 100ms (≥10% rating load) CH1/CH2 Series 0 ~ 60V / 0 ~ 6A (90% ~ 10%) 0 ~ 120V / 0 ~ 3A OVP Accuracy ± (0.5% of reading + 0.5V) CH1/CH2 Parallel 0 ~ 30V / 0 ~ 12A Meter Type 3 ½ digits 0.5" LED display 0 ~ 60V / 0 ~ 6A Accuracy ± (0.5% of reading + 2 digits) CH3 0.1 ~ 5V / 3A Resolution 100mV/10mA Line ≤ 0.
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INDEX manual............................................ 25 socket overview ............................ 17 remote............................................. 39 specification................................... 60 response time spec ....................... 60 switch overview............................ 14 output range independent mode ....................... 26 rear panel diagram.....................17 remote output control specification...................................
