Two: Installation; Introduction; Basic Setup Procedure; Inspection, Cleanning, And Packaging - Ametek Amrel PLA Series Operation Manual

TWO: INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

This section provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the electronic load.

BASIC SETUP PROCEDURE

Use Table 2.1 to summarize the basic setup procedure and an overall v iew of the subsections. Use the procedure as a
quick reference if you are familiar with the installation requirements for the programming electronic load. If you want
more information, each step in the procedure refers to subsequent sections, which contain more details. Execute each step
in the sequence provided.
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Step# Description
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1 Inspection
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2 Installation
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3 Input power
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4 Test
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5 Source
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6 Sense
TABLE 2.1 BASIC SETUP PROCEDUE
INSPECTION, CLEANING, AND PACKAGING
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INITIAL INSPECTION: When you first receive your unit, perform a quick physical check.
1. Inspect the instrument for cracks, scratches, broken switches, connectors, and display.
2. Make sure there is not damage on the AC power cord; the AC input cover is installed properly and with the
strain relief.
3. Make sure there is no loose component in the unit that may cause by the long distance shipping.
If the unit is damaged, save all the packing materials and notify the carrier immediately.
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MAINTENANCE:
Whenever the instrument is removed from operation, first use a low pressure air to b low dust from in and around
components on the printed circu it board, clean the front panel with dry cloth or with a weak solution of soap and
M470039-01 REV-F
Action
Perform an initial physical
inspection of the load.
Install the instrument on
bench or rack mount,
ensuring adequate ventilation.
Connect AC input power
Perform functional tests for
CV mode, CC mode, and
front panel controls.
Connect the source.
Connect sensing lines.
No routine serv icin g of the electronic load is required except for periodic cleaning.
Reference
Inspection, cleaning,
and packaging.
Location, mounting,
and ventilation.
AC input power
connection.
Functional test.
Source connection.
Local and Remote sense.
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