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Quick Start Guide
Power down output while connections are made. Output & input cabling
have unique AWG carrying capacity.
your application)
always be neat. Educate unqualified personnel of test area dangers. Refrain
from touching test connections and product while testing.
WARNING: An AC Power Source produces voltages and currents that can cause harmful or fatal electrical
shock. This guide was created for operators who have some familiarity with high voltage/current testing
applications. To prevent accidental injury or death, strictly follow all warnings within this guide.
8500 Series
Programmable AC Power Source
MODELS 8505, 8512, 8520, 8540
POWER CHECKLIST
Work in a safe and orderly manner, your test station should
(Be sure to use the appropriate gauge for
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Summary of Contents for APT 8500 Series
- Page 1 8500 Series Quick Start Guide Programmable AC Power Source MODELS 8505, 8512, 8520, 8540 POWER CHECKLIST Power down output while connections are made. Output & input cabling have unique AWG carrying capacity. (Be sure to use the appropriate gauge for...
- Page 2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Power Switch - Power switch to power the source ON ( | ) and OFF (0). Graphic Display - 480 x 272 TFT LCD. Rotary Knob - Multifunctional rotary knob. Number Keypad - Numeric and multifunctional keys. Output Button - This button is used for starting and resetting a test.
- Page 3 BACK PANEL CONTROLS CONT. 8512 and 8520 Back Panel 8540 Back Panel online aptsources.com...
- Page 4 BACK PANEL CONTROLS CONT. Thermal Fans - Used to cool the instrument. Automatically controlled. Signal Input/Output Connectors a. Signal Input: 9-Pin D-type subminiature male connector for remote control of OUTPUT ON, OUTPUT OFF/RESET, Output Verify, File Recall, Trigger, and REMOTE INTERLOCK DISABLE functions.
- Page 5 Mode and File To program a test file, you must first specify the output mode. This power source will save the test files for each output mode. Once you select the output mode, you can then start programming test files. 1.
- Page 6 4. The File screen will be displayed and the selections on the menu bar will change. The menu bar of the File menu will display the selections to Add, Edit, or Load a test file. The Next selection on the menu bar will not do anything.
- Page 7 7. Once all test parameters have been programmed press the EXIT key on the keypad and the screen will display your newly created test file. When you are ready to test, press the number 3 key on the keypad to select Load and the screen will change to the test screen. The power source will start outputting if you press the OUTPUT/RESET key on the front panel.
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