TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Important safety instructions Description and features Input voltage conversion Connection and operation Cooling and fan control Battery charging and back up Trouble shooting 4,5,6 Specifications Warranty information Notes :...
CAUTION ! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE—REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read before using your power supply.
1. Unplug the power supply form the AC outlet 2. Remove the top cover 3. SEC-1212 : Points “D” and “E” on the printed circuit board are con- nected with a flexible wire jumper for 120 VAC input. Disconnect the jumper at point “D” by pulling the female quick connect up- wards.
Your 12 V DC device may now be switched on. COOLING AND FAN CONTROL / THERMAL SHUT DOWN (SEC-1223) SEC-1212 is cooled by convection. PLACE THE UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED OPEN AND COOL AREA. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THE SIDES SEC-1223 is cooled by convection and forced air.
BATTERY CHARGING AND BATTERY BACK-UP WARNING ! THESE UNITS ARE POWER SUPPLIES AND NOT BATTERY CHARGERS. DO NOT CONNECT THESE UNITS DI- RECTLY TO A BATTERY These units should NOT BE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO A BATTERY for charging or for battery back-up. Battery charging and battery back-up may be undertaken only when the battery is connected through suitable external isolating diodes and charge limiting resistor.
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PROBLEM : The output voltage is 0 V or very low PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Input voltage is very low Check that the input voltage is 120VAC or 240 VAC as selected The input voltage has been converted Power the unit from the proper AC voltage to 240 VAC but the unit has been plugged into 120 VAC outlet The unit is in current limit condition...
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TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN USING THE POWER SUPPLY WITH RADIO TRANSCEIVERS Ð This power supply generates, uses and can radiate RF energy as per limits laid down under class “B”, Part 15 of FCC rules. Position the radio, antenna and the power supply to minimize any received spurious noise from the supply and excess RF energy from the transmitter.
3 YEAR Limited Warranty SEC-1212/SEC-1223 manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. ( the “ Warrantor “ ) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. This war- ranty is in effect for 3 years from the date of purchase by the user ( the “ Purchaser “ )
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Thank you for purchasing a Samlex power supply product ! Samlex America Inc. 110 –17 Fawcett Road Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 6V2 Canada Ver.A(042001)