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DC Electronic Load PEL-3000 Series QUICK START GUIDE GW INSTEK PART NO. 82EL-31110MD1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will Corporation. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.
AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This section contains the basic safety symbols that may appear on the accompanying User Manual CD or on the instrument. For detailed safety instructions and precautions, please see the Safety Instructions chapter in the user manual CD. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in the user manual or on the instrument.
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Power Cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow: Earth...
The Getting Started chapter introduces the instrument’s main features, appearance, and set up procedure. Overview The PEL-3000 Series is a family of high performance DC electronic loads positioned to test a wide range of different power sources. The DC electronic loads are fully programmable to simulate anything from basic static loads to complex dynamic loads.
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High capacity when used in • parallel: 5250W, 1050A (PEL-3111 x 5)/ 9450W, 1890A (PEL-3111 + PEL- 3211 x 4) High resolution – 16 bit • 7 operating modes: CC, CV, CR, • Features CP, CC+CV, CR+CV, CP+CV Independent and parallel •...
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Package Contents and Accessories Standard Accessories Item Part Number User /Programming Manual CD Quick Start Guide (this document) Load input terminal Cover, M3 PEL-011 screw x1 Terminal fittings: 2 sets of PEL-012 bolts/nuts/springs/washers (type: M8) Flexible terminal cover x2 & PEL-013 fasteners x4 (PEL-3211 only) J1/J2 Protection plug x2...
Front Panel PEL-3021 and PEL-3041 Local Main File FUNC Utility Help Short Load Preset Shift CAL. Lock Clear Enter 175W 1.5 - 150V 0 - 35A I MON OUT TRIG OUT PEL-3111 Local Main File FUNC Utility Help Short Load Preset Shift I MON...
Description Air inlet LCD Display Function keys Power key Main/Local key FUNC/File key Help/Utility key Short key Load On/Off 10. Scroll wheel 11. Number pad, 12. USB port, Preset and Clear/Lock and Enter Shift keys keys 13. I MON OUT, TRIG 14.
PEL-3111 Local Main File FUNC Utility Help Short Load Preset Shift I MON TRIG CAL. Lock 1050W 1.5 - 150V Clear Enter 0 - 70A PEL-3211 Description Frame control ports, Remote sense inputs J1, J2 Rear panel inputs Exhaust fan Power socket and GPIB (optional) switch...
Display Overview RS232 LOAD 03/Sep/2012 0.000 0.00 0.000 CC A Value 0.000 CC B Value 0.000 Fine SlewRate 2500.00 mA/us A Value Mode I Range V Range Function Configure H 35A L 15V Static Description Date and time Main frame status panel Operation status Soft keys...
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Power Up Insert the AC power cord into the power socket. Turn the power switch on from the rear panel. (O → —) If the unit doesn’t turn on, press the ON/STBY key on the front panel. The ON/STBY key will go from standby (red) to ON (green).
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Updating the Firmware The PEL-3000 allows the firmware to be updated by end-users. Before using the PEL-3000, please check the GW Instek website or ask your local distributor for the latest firmware. Before updating the firmware, please check the firmware version.
Firmware update File Press FUNC Shift Select USB with the Media [F1] soft-key. Press the File Utility [F5] soft-key. Select the *.UPG upgrade file and press Select[F1] twice. Once to select the file and once to confirm. Wait for the update to complete and reset the power.
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Select Sub Menu Configure Pressing this type of soft-menu key will enter a submenu. Toggle Parameter or State Function/Item Mode Parameter or State This type of soft-menu icon has the function/item on the top of the label and the selected setting or mode on the bottom of the label.
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RS232 LOAD 03/Sep/2012 0.000 0.00 0.000 Cursor Scroll bar Level1 0.00 Level2 0.00 Fine Timer1 0.025 Mode I Range V Range Function Configure H 35A L 15V Dynamic Press the key to select the Enter parameter. Then use the number pad* or scroll wheel** to edit the parameter value.
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that allows you to edit parameters one digit value at a time using the scroll wheel. This is called Cursor mode. Please see the user manual for more information. Entering Alphanumeric Characters When renaming files, creating memos or notes, you will be required to enter alphanumeric characters when the character entry screen appears.
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PECIFICATIONS The following are the basic specifications for the PEL- 3000 series. For detailed specifications, please see the user manual Rating Model PEL-3021 PEL-3041 PEL-3111 Operating Voltage 1.5V~150V 1.5V~150V 1.5V~150V Current 210A Power 175W 350W 1050W CC Mode Operating Range Model PEL-3021 PEL-3041...
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CV Mode Operating Range Model PEL-3021 PEL-3041 PEL-3111 H Range 1.5V~150V 1.5V~150V 1.5V~150V M Range 1.5V~15V 1.5V~15V 1.5V~15V CP Mode Operating Range Model PEL-3021 PEL-3041 PEL-3111 H Range 17.5W ~175W 35W~350W 105W ~1050W M Range 1.75W ~17.5W 3.5W~35W 10.5W ~105W L Range 0.175W~1.75W 0.35W~3.5W 1.05W ~10.5W...
EC Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. No.7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69, Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China declares that the below mentioned product PEL-3021, PEL-3041, PEL-3111 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of...
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