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LIMIT 2.5A 2.5A 2.7V 5.5V FINE COARSE FINE COARSE POWER 100V 100V 100V CAT I CAT I CAT I IEC 61010-1 E N G L I S H User Manual ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
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Refer to our repair and calibration section at Serial #: ________________________________ Catalog #: 2130.05 / 2130.06 / 2130.07 Model #: AX501 / AX502 / AX503 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated: Date Received: _________________________________ _______________________ Date Calibration Due: ShopAEMC www.
In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and product damage may result. Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous. Earth/Ground DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
(Triple output, two 0 to 2.5A; 0 to 30V ; 5A; 2.7 to 5.5V 110V, 60Hz, US plug) 1.4.1 Accessories Lead Set (2 color-coded leads, 1 ground lead, 2 alligator clips and 2 grip probes)........Cat. #2117.78 Set of 5 Fuses 10A/250V, 5x20mm Slow Blow ....Cat. #2118.83 DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• Dual output • Simultaneous display of the output voltage and current for each output • Two 0 to 30V, 0 to 2.5A (150W max) outputs; connected in series, parallel or coupled, (tracking function) ±30V The AX503 offers: • Triple power supply • Simultaneous display of the output voltage and current for each 0-30V output • Two 0 to 30V, 0 to 2.5A (150W max) outputs; connected in series, parallel or coupled, (tracking function) ±30V • An adjustable 2.7 to 5.5V, 5A fixed output for supplying logic cir- cuits at 3V or 5V DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Figure 1 1. Voltage display (green) 2. Current display (red) 3. Current limit LED 4. Power On/Off button 5. Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer 6. Output terminal (+) 7. Output terminal (-) 8. Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer 9. Current limit adjustment potentiometer 10. Ground terminal ( DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
2. Current limit LED 3. Voltage display (green) 4. Tracking function LED 5. Tracking On/Off switch 6. Current limit adjustment potentiometer 7. Power On/Off button 8. Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer 9. Output terminals (+) 10. Output terminals (-) 11. Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer 12. Ground terminal ( DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
4. Tracking function LED 5. Tracking On/Off switch 6. Current limit adjustment potentiometer 7. Power On/Off button 8. Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer 9. Output terminals (+) 10. Output terminals (-) 11. Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer 12. Voltage adjustment potentiometer 13. 5A current limit LED 14. Ground terminal ( DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
The AX Series Power Supplies provides the ability to limit the current output. When the “limit” is reached, the power supply will switch to “current” regulation to ensure the current output and drops the voltage regulation. Setting a Current Limit: • Short the output terminals, and adjust the current to the desired limit (you may need to have a little voltage for the current to flow). The value of current flow will be displayed on the appropriate dis- play. • Turn the voltage output off and connect to the sample. As the volt- age is increased, if the current reaches the set limit, the “LIMIT” LED will turn on, and the current will no longer increase. • The current limit may be overridden simply by increasing the cur- rent output manually. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• Set the MASTER Voltage to 10.0V • Set the SLAVE to 30% (3.0V) • Turn the Tracking switch to ON • The MASTER will display 10.0V and the SLAVE will display 3.0V • As the MASTER is increased or decreased, the SLAVE will track @ 30% • During Tracking, the SLAVE LED displays the actual SLAVE output voltage DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Interruption of the protective ground conductor, inside or out- side the power supply, is prohibited. Power Supply The AX Series Power Supplies are factory configured at 115V ±10%; 50/60Hz. Consult the factory for changing to 220V supply. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
"TRACKING" (master/slave) To avoid significant drops in voltage during regulation verification measurements, the contact resistances of the connections must be very low (≤1mΩ). DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Storage Temperature Range: -4° to 158°F (-20° to +70°C) Temperature Coefficient: <0.1 x accuracy / °C Operating Relative Humidity: < 80% RH up to 104°F (40°C) Electrical Field: nil Magnetic Field: < 40A/m Dimensions (without knobs): 10.63 x 8.86 x 4.73" (270 x 225 x 120mm) Weight: AX501: 8.8 lbs (4kg) AX502: 9.9 lbs (4.5kg) AX503: 13.2 lbs (6kg) DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Max. Output Voltage: 30.5V in normal mode 61.0V in series mode Power supply inputs: Overvoltage CAT 300V, CAT II Supply Current: 115V ± 10%; 50/60Hz Electromagnetic Compatibility: EN50081-1 1992; EN50082-2 1998 *Specifications are subject to change without notice DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
WARNING: When the instrument is open, some of the internal capacitors may be dangerous, even once the instrument has been powered down. In the event of faults or abnormal constraints, turn the instrument OFF and do not use it until it has been checked. Operating Instructions • Check the label at the rear of the power supply to make sure that the instrument is set to the AC line voltage compatible with your setting. • Connect the AC power cord to the supply. • No connections should be made before powering up. • Start up the power supply by pushing the Power On/Off button ON. • To turn OFF the instrument, unplug the leads and push the Power On/Off button OFF. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
(see Fig. 4): • Set the “TRACKING” switch to the OFF position. • Set the 2 power supplies (MASTER and SLAVE) to the same output voltage value. • Link the “+” terminals together and the “–” terminals together using short leads. • Connect one of the two “+” terminals and one of the two “–” termi- nals to the circuit to be powered. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
2.5A max (see Fig. 6): Procedure: (for serial number > 105500MAV) • In sequence (power supply a then b), adjust the "current" potentiometers to define identical limit currents. • Set the 2 Voltage potentiometers of the slave to the maximum (around 30.5V). • Press the "TRACKING" button ("ON", LED lit). When set to "ON", a series connection between the "-" terminal of the "MASTER" power supply and the "+" terminal of the "SLAVE" power supply is set. • The "MASTER" source is on the left (a); set the required initial voltage, adjust it to the desired voltage. • The "SLAVE" source is on the right (b). DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
• Set the required voltage between 2.7V and 5.5V using the adjustment control. • For “FINE” adjustment, connect these terminals to a multimeter (appropriate range). • If the output current reaches the 5A limit current value, the “LIMIT 5A” LED comes on, the power supply automatically switches to “current” regulation mode and the voltage is no longer regulated. NOTE: This output is designed to power logic circuits at 3 or 5V with consumption up to 5A. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Wipe with a clean dry cloth. Make sure it has completely dried before use. • Do not use abrasives or solvents. Storage • To ensure proper operation, wait for the instrument to return to normal measuring conditions if it has been stored in extreme envi- ronmental conditions for a long period of time. An abrupt change in the ambient temperature may lead to conden- sation inside the instrument and cause short circuits. Let the power supply stabilize in temperature before use. DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
(Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). (Or contact your authorized distributor) Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support team: DC Power Supply Models AX501, AX502 and AX503 ShopAEMC www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for AEMC products online at:...
Limited Warranty The Model AX501, AX502 and AX503 are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufac-ture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by ®...
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