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Dual-channel Programmable DC Power Supply IT-M3100D Series User Manual Model: IT-M3142D Version: V1.0 / 04,2022...
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CAUTION sign until the in- pose. ITECH shall not be held liable Manual Part Number dicated conditions are for errors or for incidental or indirect fully understood and met.
Warranty ITECH warrants that the product will be free from defects in material and work- manship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery (except those described in the Limitation of Warranty below).
Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warn- ings elsewhere in this manual will constitute a default under safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the instrument. ITECH assumes no li- ability for the customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.
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6 Routine Maintenance ....................... 89 6.1 Instrument Self-Test ....................89 6.2 Cleaning and Maintenance ..................89 6.3 Contact of ITECH Engineers ................. 90 6.4 Return for Repair....................91 A Appendix .......................... 93 A.1 Specifications of Red and Black Test Cables ............93...
♦ Models and Options 1.1 Brief Introduction The IT-M3100D series power supply is a compact, high power density, high per- formance programmable DC power supply, provides fully isolated dual-channel output. To increase its mounting efficiency, a thin and lightweight design with 1U height and 1/2 rack width is adopted.
• Supporting various optional interfaces: GPIB/ USB/ RS-485/ RS-232/ CAN/ LAN/ External analog interface 1.2 Front-Panel Overview All of the IT-M3100D series power supplies have the same front panels. The de- tailed descriptions are shown as below. Name Description [Shift] key Composite key, combined with other keys to realize functions marked above keys.
Quick Reference 1.3 Keyboard Introduction The keyboard introduction of IT-M3100D series power supplies is shown as follows. Keys Description Switch channels. [On/Off] Turns the instrument output on or off. When lit, indicates that the output is enabled or on. [V-set] Sets the output voltage value.
Cal Is Initing… initializing. Indicates the calibration operation is Calibration Finished! finished. 1.6 Rear-Panel Overview The detailed descriptions of the IT-M3100D series power supplies are shown as below. Name Description Optional expan- Optional interfaces: (Plastic plugs are inserted by default when the sion slot user does not purchase the interface.)
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Cabinet installation This series instruments can be mounted on a standard 19-inch cabinet. ITECH has prepared a special bracket for the user as a mounting kit. The detailed descriptions of the options are as follows. The following optional accessories from ITECH are sold separately. Users need to purchase separately.
Please select appropriate space for installation based on the power supply size. The detailed sizes are shown as below. 2.3 Rack Mounting This instrument can be installed on standard 19-inch rack. ITECH provides user with optional mount kit. The detailed operation please refer to the User Manual of your mount kit.
• VCP: virtual serial port. Select this type, you need to install the corre- sponding driver (download from the ITECH website or contact ITECH agent) for win7 OS. The device manager of PC will display ‘Prolific USB-to-Serial COM Port’ after installing. No need to install VCP driver for win10 and above systems.
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LAN Configuration: reconfigure the LAN parameters; • Security: change the password and control access to the Web interface; • Manual: go to the ITECH official website and view or download the relevant documents; • Logout: logout the Web interface. 2.7.2.2 Using Sockets The instruments allow up to six simultaneous socket connec- tions to be made.
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Wait until the power is turned off and then start again. If the problem still cannot be solved after restart- ing, please contact the ITECH engineer. Common error messages are shown in the following table:...
♦ Protection Function ♦ List Function ♦ External Analog Quantity Function (Option) IT-M3100D series power supplies have the following three operating modes: • Fixed mode: This is the default mode when the power supply is powered on. In fixed mode, the output parameters, protection function and such regular operations all can be set.
This menu item is used to switch the power supply to local sensing or remote sensing. IT-M3100D series power supplies support two connection methods between power supply and device under test (DUT): Local sensing and Remote sensing. The remote sensing is used for maximizing measurement accuracy. (Refer to 2.6 Connecting the Device Under Test (DUT)
3. Rotate the knob to select Off or On and press [Enter] key to confirm. 4.1.5 Select Trigger Source(Trig Source) This menu item is used to select the trigger source. IT-M3100D series power supply supports the following trigger sources: • Keypad: Select the front panel [Shift]+[On/Off] (Trigger) button as the trig- ger source;...
4. After setting, press [Enter] key to confirm. 4.1.6 Output Lock Control The IT-M3100D series power supply rear panel provides an output lock inter- face Lock±. The user can disable the power output by shorting the Lock+ and Lock– interfaces to prevent the from mishandling the power supply during the test and causing damage to the DUT.
Press [On/Off] key to turn the output on. When you return power to the instrument, verify that the cooling fan is running. If not, please contact ITECH. Leaving the instru- ment turned on with the failure message displayed or with an in- operative cooling fan may result in damage to the instrument.
If there are still some problems, carefully read the Warranty and Limitation of Warranty in the preface of the manual. Confirm that your instrument complies with warranty service conditions. If after your warranty expires, ITECH offers re- pair services at competitive prices.
4006-025-000 for technical support and services. 6.4 Return for Repair If your instrument fails during the warranty period, ITECH will repair or replace it under the terms of your warranty. After your warranty expires, ITECH offers re- pair services at competitive prices. Also you can purchase an extended mainte- nance service contract that exceeds the standard warranty period.
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ITECH recommends that you retain the original shipping carton for return ship- ments and always insure shipments. To ship the unit to ITECH for service or repair: 1. Download the ITECH maintenance service application from our website, complete it and place it in the box with the instrument.
♦ Specifications of Red and Black Test Cables A.1 Specifications of Red and Black Test Cables ITECH provides you with optional red and black test cables, which are sold indi- vidually and you can select for test. For specifications of ITECH test cables and maximum current values, refer to the table below.
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