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For the following models:
430XAC and 460XAC
SAFETYCHECKLIST
KEEP unqualified/unauthorized personnel away from test area
ARRANGE test stations in a safe and orderly manner
NEVER touch products or connections during a test
STOP the test first in the event of a problem
BE SURE to use the appropriate AWG for your input and output cabling
TURN OFF the output when making any connections to the load
WARNING: THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED
FOR OPERATORS HAVING SOME FAMILIARITY
WITH AC POWER SOURCES AND HIGH
VOLTAGE/HIGH CURRENT TESTING APPLICATIONS.
AN AC POWER SOURCE PRODUCES VOLTAGES AND
CURRENTS THAT CAN CAUSE HARMFUL OR FATAL
ELECTRIC SHOCK. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY
OR DEATH, THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE
STRICTLY OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING AND USING
AN AC POWER SOURCE.
400XAC
3 PHASE AC POWER SOURCE
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Summary of Contents for APT 400XAC Series
- Page 1 400XAC 3 PHASE AC POWER SOURCE For the following models: 430XAC and 460XAC SAFETYCHECKLIST KEEP unqualified/unauthorized personnel away from test area ARRANGE test stations in a safe and orderly manner NEVER touch products or connections during a test STOP the test first in the event of a problem BE SURE to use the appropriate AWG for your input and output cabling TURN OFF the output when making any connections to the load WARNING: THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED...
- Page 2 FRONTPANELCONTROLS (430XAC/460XAC Front Panel) POWER SWITCH: Rocker style power switch with international ON ( | ) and OFF (0) markings. GRAPHIC LCD: 240 x 64 monographic LCD. SOFT KEYS: Multi-functional selection keys used to select parameters, select screens, and edit parameters. NUMERIC KEYPAD: Keys used to enter numerical data.
- Page 3 BACKPANELCONTROLS (460XAC Back Panel) EXTERNAL SENSE OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK: Provides screw terminals for external voltage sense leads. EXTERNAL TRIGGER CONNECTOR: Provides the capability to monitor a 5 VDC output signal. REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Provides output to monitor PASS, FAIL, TEST-IN- PROCESS via relay contact closures OUTPUT TERMINAL POWER BLOCK: Provides output power to the DUT.
- Page 4 CHANGINGTESTMODES WARNING: LOCATE A SUITABLE TESTING AREA WITH A THREE-PRONG, GROUNDED OUTLET. BE SURE THAT THE THREE PRONG GROUNDED OUTLET HAS BEEN TESTED FOR PROPER WIRING. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SAFETY CHECKLIST OF THIS GUIDE BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT. The 400XAC includes two test modes that change the way in which the AC power source operates.
- Page 5 CONSTANTCURRENTMODE USING THE 400XAC IN CONSTANT CURRENT MODE 1) Turn ON the OC FOLD parameter. From the Set screen, press the “<more>” soft key and then press SYSTEM in the next screen. In the System Parameters Menu, use the up or down arrow soft keys to highlight the “OC FOLD”...
- Page 6 APPLICATIONCONFIGURATIONS The figures below illustrate how the 400XAC can be fully configured for an automated test setup. ØA Neutral Load ØC ØB (Figure 3: 3Ø4W Configuration) ØA ØC ØB (Figure 4: 3Ø3W Configuration) Line Load Neutral (Figure 5: 1Ø2W Configuration)
- Page 7 APPLICATIONCONFIGURATIONS Line 1 Load Neutral Line 2 (Figure 6: 1Ø3W Configuration) Load (Figure 7: DC Output Configuration)
- Page 8 VIEWINGTESTRESULTS From the Set screen, press the RESULTS key to view the results. (Figure 7. Pass/Fail Indication screen) If you have multiple steps linked together, you will have to use the up and down arrow soft keys in order to toggle through each step to review the results. Press EXIT to return to the Set screen.
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