Instructions

Table of Contents
REGULATORY NOTICES ..............................................................................................11
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................11
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 User Manual Content ......................................................................................................................15
1.2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 15
1.2.1 General Description .............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.2.2 Models Covered by this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 15
1.2.3 Features and Options .......................................................................................................................................... 15
1.2.4 Multiple Output Power System ..................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.5 Control via the USB or RS232/485 Communication Ports ............................................................. 16
1.2.6 Analog Voltage Programming and Monitoring .................................................................................. 16
1.2.7 Parallel Operation ..................................................................................................................................................16
1.2.8 Output Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 16
1.2.9 Cooling and Mechanical Construction ..................................................................................................... 16
1.3 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 Serial Link Cable ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.3 Misc. Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.3.4 AC Cables ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.5 Serial Port Cables ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 2: SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Z
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200 Series Specifications ........................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Z
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400 Series Specifications ..........................................................................................................22
2.3 Z
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600 Series Specifications ...........................................................................................................26
2.4 Z
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800 Series Specifications ...........................................................................................................30
2.5 Supplemental Characteristics ......................................................................................................33
2.6 Z200W/400W/600W/800W Outline Drawing ......................................................................... 34
2.7 Z200W/400W/600W/800W Optional IEEE, Isolated Analog Interface Outline Drawing .....35
2.8 Z200W/400W/600W/800W Front Panel Output Binding Post Outline Drawing ....... 36
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.2 Preparation for Use ..........................................................................................................................37
3.3 Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 37
3.4 Rack Mounting ..................................................................................................................................37
3.5 Location, Mounting and Cooling................................................................................................38
3.6 AC Source Requirements ...............................................................................................................38
3.7 AC Input Power Connection .........................................................................................................38
3.7.1 AC Input Connector ...............................................................................................................................................38
3.7.2 AC Input Cord ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
3.8 Turn-On Checkout Procedure ......................................................................................................39
3.8.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.2 Prior to Operation ...................................................................................................................................................39
3.8.3 Constant Voltage Check ..................................................................................................................................... 40
3.8.4 Constant Current Check ......................................................................................................................................40
3.8.5 OVP Check ...................................................................................................................................................................40
3.8.6 UVL Check ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
3.8.7 Foldback Check ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
3.9 Connecting the Load ...................................................................................................................... 41