Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power, follow the installation instructions and become familiar with the operating instructions for this instrument. GROUND THE INSTRUMENT To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground.
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DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY THE INSTRU- MENT Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to this instrument. Return the instrument to Global Specialties (Cal Test Electronics) for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING and CAUTION statements, such as the following examples, denote a hazard and appear throughout this manual.
CAUTION This product uses components which can be damaged by electro-static discharge (ESD). To avoid damage, be sure to follow proper procedures for handling, storing and transporting parts and subassemblies which contain ESD-sensitive components. Compliance Statements Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems).
1 General Information 1.1 Product Overview The Global Specialties model 1412 is a general purpose triple range DC power supply. This multi-range switching mode power supply is like having three power supplies in one. You can set the current limiting value without any connected load or shorting the output terminal.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment. The 1412 power supply is shipped with the following contents: 1412 Power Supply User manual Output cable AC power cord Small screw driver 1.3 Front Panel Overview...
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators Power On/Off Switch 4 mm Safety Banana Jack Output Terminals UVL (Upper Voltage Limit) Adjustment Screw Current Adjustment Voltage Adjustment UVL Button Review Button Range Selectors Output On/Off Button LED Panel 10. UVL Indicator 11. Constant Voltage Indicator 12.
2 Operating the 1412 Power Supply 1.1 Plugging in the Unit The Global Specialties 1412 automatically senses standard power line voltages. There are no switches to set or fuses to change. 1.2 Stand Alone Operation Set the Master/Slave switch on the back of the unit to the...
UVL value. 1.5 Master & Slave Operation Two or more units of the 1412 can be connected in parallel to increase output current to the sum of the connected power supplies. In this mode of operation, the designated Master power supply will control all the settings in voltage and current of the Slave power supplies.
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Switch off all of the power supplies. Set the Master/Slave switch to the Slave position on all of the Slave units. Connect the power supplies together using the Master/ Slave Control Terminals on the back of the units. Note: For proper performance all connecting cables and output cables should be the same gauge and length.
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Switch on the Master unit first and set to the desired voltage. Switch on the slave units and the Slave Indicator LED will light to confirm correct connection. All output voltages and currents are now controlled by the Master unit. NOTE When the output current in the Master &...
inside the connector. Connect RS+ to the + positive connection at the load. Connect RS- to - negative connection at the load. Note: Always disconnect the Remote Sensing Terminal connections first before the load connections. 3 Specifications All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 25 °C ±...
Specifications Output ≤2 A ±0.5% +5 counts Ammeter Accuracy Output >2 A ±0.5% +3 counts General AC Line Input 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz Efficiency ≥75% Power Factor ≥0.9 Adjustable Upper Voltage Limit, Protection Current Limiting Protection, Short Circuit, Overload, Over Temperature Protection 53.5 x 127 x 330 mm (2 x 5 x Dimensions (WxHxD) 13 in)
If you have a need for any calibration or repair services, please visit us on the web at: globalspecialties.com. See the “Service” tab. Or contact us via the “Contact” tab. You may also contact us Global Specialties® (A Cal Test Electronics Company) 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway...
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