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Multi-output DC Power Supply GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82GP343230EA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the GPE- 1326/2323/3323/4323 series and when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the best condition for the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the device. General ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuse type: Fuse 100V/120V: T6.3A/250V 220V/230V: T3.15A/250V WARNING Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed before power up. To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. Disconnect the power cord before fuse ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual VERVIEW This chapter describes the GPE-1326/ 2323/ 3323/ 4323 series in a nutshell, including its main features and front/ rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, follow the Setup chapter (page 25) to properly power up and set operation environment.
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OVERVIEW The three output modes of GPE-2323/3323/4323 Independent / Series Tracking / series, independent, series tracking and parallel Parallel Tracking tracking can be selected through pressing the TRACKING key on the front panel. In the independent mode, the output voltage and current of each channel are controlled separately.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual The front panel display (CH1, CH2) shows the Automatic output voltage or current. When operating in the tracking mode tracking mode, the power supply will automatically connect to the auto- tracking mode. For more details about CH1/CH2 Series Tracking Mode, see page 38 Series Lineup / Main Features Main Features...
OVERVIEW Principle of Operation The power supply consists of the following. Overview AC input circuit Transformer Bias power supply including rectifier, filter, pre-regulator and reference voltage source Main regulator circuit including the main rectifier and filter, series regulator, current comparator, voltage comparator, reference voltage amplifier, remote device and relay control circuit...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Auxiliary Rectifier The auxiliary rectifiers D120~ D123 provide bias voltage filtered by the capacitors C120 and C121, for the pre-regulators U150 and U151. They provide a regulated voltage for other modules. The main rectifier is a full wave bridge rectifier. It Main Rectifier provides the power after the rectifier is filtered by the capacitor C101, and then regulated via a series-...
OVERVIEW Front Panel Overview CH1 Current Knob CH1 Voltage Knob CH1/CH2 Mode Setting CH2 Voltage Knob GPE-4323 CH2 Current Knob CH2/CH3 Toggle Key CH1/CH4 Toggle Key CH4 Voltage Knob ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual CH3 parameter display area for the GPE-3323 Status display area Output status display Displays output voltage of each channel. Voltmeter GPE-4323: CH1/CH4 and CH2/CH3 GPE-2323/3323: CH1 and CH2 GPE-1326: Voltage setting/readback 3 digits: 4 digits: display: (GPE-3323) Displays output current of each channel.
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OVERVIEW GPE-4323 You can view the constant current, CV/CC/OVP constant voltage or OVP status for indicators for CH1/4 CH1 or CH4, depending on which (① icon appears on the leaf-hand side of the LCD display.) ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual When the output current is over Output status of range, the overloaded indicator CH3 in the GPE- 3323 will be lit on the LCD Overload display. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual When the output is ON, you can View setting view the voltage/current settings of value/ Key lock each channel by pressing this key. GPE-1326 ...
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OVERVIEW Output voltage and current The GPE-1326 Output terminal Remote sense terminals The GPE-1326 Sense terminal 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual GPE-3323 Front views of the other three models: GPE-1326 GPE-1326 ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual CV/CC Crossover Characteristics The GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series automatically Background switch between constant voltage mode (CV) and constant current mode (CC), according to load condition. When the current level is smaller than the output CV mode setting, the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series operates in Constant Voltage mode.
SETUP ETUP This chapter describes how to properly power up and configure the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series before operation. Power Up GPE-1326 Select AC voltage Before powering up the power supply, select the AC input ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Load Cable Connection 1. Turn the terminal Standard accessories counterclockwise and loosen the screw. (GTL-104A, GTL-105A) 2. Insert the cable terminal. 3. Turn the terminal clockwise and tighten the screw. Insert the plug into the socket. Banana plug When using load cables other than the attached, Wire type...
GPE-1326 SETUP GPE-1326 Output On/Off Press the Output key to turn on Panel operation all outputs in each channel. Push the Output key again to ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual PE-3323 Toggle to parallel mode when both keys are pressed. PE-3323 Right key is pressed and the ...
SETUP GPE-4323 Setting Voltage Lock from Front Panel The lock function of the GPE-1326/ 2323/ 3323/ Background / Connection 4323 series can be used when you need to keep the ...
GPE-4323 GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Panel operation 1. Press and hold the Output key and GPE-1326 turn on the power until the ...
SETUP Remote Control Setting Through the "Remote Control" terminal, the GPE- Background / Connection 1326/2323/3323/4323 series can turn the power on or off. ON/OFF setting Remote control setting Panel operation 1.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual PERATION CH1/CH2 Independent Mode CH1 and CH2 outputs work independent of each Background / other. Connection GPE-4323 ...
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OPERATION 2. Connect the load to the front panel terminals, CH1 +/−, CH2 +/−. 3. Use the voltage and current knob to set the CH1 output voltage and current. ...
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GPE-4323 OPERATION GPE-1326 You can check the setting of the GPE-4323 by using the CH2/CH3 key to toggle to ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual CH1/CH2 Series Tracking Mode Series tracking operation allows the GPE- Background 2323/3323/4323 to combine the output by internally connecting CH1 (Master) and CH2 (Slave) in series. CH1 (Master) controls the combined output voltage/current level which is set independently.
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OPERATION 2. Connect the load to the front panel terminals, CH1+ & CH2− (Single supply). 3. Use the current knob to set the CH2 output current to the maximum level. ...
OPERATION 3. Use the CH1 voltage knob to set the master & slave output voltage (the same level for both channels). 4. Use the CH1 current knob to ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual CH1/CH2 Parallel Tracking Mode Parallel tracking operation allows the GPE- Background / Connection 2323/3323/4323 to combine the output by internally connecting CH1 (Master) and CH2 (Slave) in parallel. CH1 (Master) controls the combined output voltage/current level. ...
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OPERATION 3. Use the CH1 voltage and GPE-1326 current knobs to set the output voltage and current. CH2 control function is disabled. 4. Press the Output key to turn ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Q1. I pressed the panel lock key but the output still turns on/off. A1. For safety reasons the output key is not affected by the panel key lock feature. Q2. The CH3 overload indicator turned on – is this an error? A2.
APPENDIX PPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Take off the power cord and remove the fuse Steps socket using a minus driver. 2. Replace the fuse in the holder. 100V/120V:T6.3A/250V Rating 220V/230V:T3.15A/250V 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Specifications The specifications apply when the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series are powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C – +30°C. Output Ratings CH1/CH2 0 ~ 32V / 0 ~ 3A Independent 0 ~ 32V / 0 ~ 6A(GPE-1326) CH1/CH2 0 ~ 64V / 0 ~ 3A Series...
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APPENDIX Display 4.3" single color LCD display Ammeter 3.200A full scale, 4 digits or 3 digits 6.200A full scale, 4 digits or 3digits (GPE- 1326) Voltmeter 33.00V full scale, 4 digits or 3 digits Voltage: ± (0.1% of reading + 30mV) (4digits) Accuracy Setting/ ±...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. No.7-1, Jhongsing Road., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan. GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: DC Power Supply Model Number: GPE-1326 / GPE-2323 / GPE-3323 / GPE-4323 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on...
INDEX NDEX Automatic out off ....27 Block diagram ....13 Banana plug ......26 List of features ....12 Caution symbol....... 5 Operation theory ....13 CC/CV ........35 Technology overview ..10 CC/CV indicator ....37 Ground symbol ...... 5 Cleaning the instrument ..
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Tracking mode Warning symbol ....5 Operation theory ....11 Wire, load......26 UK power cord ....... 9 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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