2 DESCRIPTION 2.1 PRESENTATION You just bought a DUAL DC STABILIZED PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY type elc ALR3203. We thank you and congratulate you for your good choice. elc's company is a specialist manufacturer proposes a wide range of POWER SUPPLIES and many other electronic test instruments : FUNCTION GENERATORS, DECADE BOXES, DIGITAL PANEL METERS...
PROTECTIVE GROUND (EARTH) TERMINAL TO MANUEL RISK 2.5 PACKAGING AND REPACKAGING Your power supply ALR3203 comes with an quickstart guide and its power cable 2 poles + earth type "EUROPE" : CEE7 / 7 - IEC60320 C13. ENGLISH 4000 4 362-03-21...
3 OPERATING 3.1 TECHNICAL FEATURES The specifications below are given after at least 30 minutes use within the specified operating temperature range. Constant voltage Automatic Operating Constant current Automatic Voltage 0 to 32.00 Volts (0 to ±10mV) Current 0 to 6.000 Amps Mini maxi adjustment OVP (voltage protection) 0 to 32.20 Volts...
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3.1.1 Connections Outputs + and - Front panel Safety terminals Ø4 mm Ground terminal Front panel Safety terminals Ø4 mm 3.1.2 Display Display LCD graphic display FSTN N&B 3.2 inch Resolution 128 x 64 pixels Backlight White LED 3.1.3 Protections Against short-circuits By current regulation Against over-temperature...
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Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C Humidity condition < 85% to 30°C and decrease to 50% at 40°C Altitude < 2000 m Front panel with soft-touch keypad, back side with Presentation handle and cord storage area, metallic case with epoxy finish Dimensions 95 mm x 174.5 mm x 219.5 mm...
5 SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL 5.1 DISPLAY The basic mode on the LCD display (1) shows the value of the voltage and current setting, the output's powerful, the currently regulation mode (CV or CC) and the output's state (ON or OFF). If the OVP and OCP stopped are less than the maximum setting (32.20V and 6.100A) they will be displayed.
6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL COMMANDS 6.1 PARAMETERS SETTING 6.1.1 Escape Key Allow to go out without taking the value. If no action, allow access secondary function. Touch 6.1.2 Setting Voltage or Current Two possibilities : Action Description Select the voltage or current value to change Touch on Enter the value Touch on...
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Action Description Select key “2 ” Touch on Enter the U (OVP) or I (OCP) limit Touch on Enter the value Touch Valid the value Touch CANCEL OVP or OCP Select key “2 ” Touch on Enter the U (OVP) or I (OCP) you need to cancel Touch on Cancel the limit selected...
6.2 MEMORIES 6.2.1 Storage setting Action Description Select key “2 ” Touch on Select the function “Storage” configuration Touch on Select where to save the current configuration Touch on (1-15). The display shows the registration number and the current contents. touch on Stores the current configuration in the storage number selected.
Action Description Touch on Recall configuration number 1, 2 or 3. Touch on Recall the configuration with the output disconnected Touch on 6.3 CONTROL UTILITIES This command control includes the following functions : - Language choice - Changing the contrast of the display. - Reset memories Action Description...
Action Description Select the key “2 ” Touch on Select the function generator, “F(t)” Touch on Valid the choice with “OK” Touch on Touch on Follow the choices Touch on Valid the choice with “OK” Touch on 6.5 OTHER FUNCTIONS 6.5.1 Sleep mode "Standby"...
Action Description Select the key “2 ” Touch on Active the locked "RMT" or unlocked keyboard. (control via USB or RS485) Touch on 6.5.3 Locked setting value Locked setting voltage value Action Description Press key ‘Lock’ until displaying “LCK” for locked setting value Touch on Press key ‘Unlock’...
PROTECTION” 9 AFTER SALE SERVICE The after sales service is ensured by the elc company. During two years, spare parts and workmanship are guaranteed. This guarantee does not apply to instruments presenting defects or faults caused by an improper use (wrong mains voltage, shocks ...) or which have been repaired outside our factory or...
10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer : elc Address : 59 avenue des Romains 74000 Annecy France Declares the product Name : DC POWER SUPPLY Type : ALR3203 conformable to the requirements of the directives: Low voltage 2014/35/UE, Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/UE and RoHs 2017/2102/UE.
APPENDIX A – OPERATING CODES Commands control format : [address] <SP>Parameter<SP>Command<SP>[Value]<CR> [address] = character ASCII 0 (port USB) Parameter = IDN – SERIAL - VOLT - CURR - OVP- OCP - OUT- RCL - STO - REM - MODE (ASCII character). Command = WR - RD - MES (ASCII character).
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Command & Answers Description Answer : [Address] OK Command : Writing the limit current setpoint (mA) channel 1, [Address] OCP WR [0-6100] In double mode. Writing the limit current setpoint (mA) in serial, parallel Answer : or tracking mode. ...
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Command : Read the serial number of the device. [Address] SERIAL RD Answer : [Address] OK [0-N] Command : Read the device ID. [Address] IDN RD Answer : [Address] OK ALR3203 VERSION [N] ENGLISH 4000 4 362-03-21...
A / B type USB (its length shouldn’t exceed 5 meters). Install the file. Your PC is ready to communicate with the ALR3203. Use "Hyper Terminal ®" simple utility to communicate via the serial port, present on all PCs with Windows 95®, 98®, XP®, Seven®.
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Step Action Description Enter in setup sequencer mode Touch on Select signal. Touch on Select regulation mode (voltage or current) Touch on Select range of timer : seconds or minutes Touch on Setting value timer (60 seconds maxi or 50 minutes maxi) Touch on Valid timer value, sequencer run, for exemple :...
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Step Action Description Setting value in regulation mode selected step 5 (Voltage or current). Touch on Valid value by unit selected step 5 (32 values maximum) Touch on End setting value Touch on Enter number of repeat signal (1 to 99). Touch on Run sequencer with the key "OK"...
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Step Action Description Select range of timer : seconds or minutes (max 60.00) Touch on Setting value timer (60 seconds maxi or 50 minutes maxi) Touch on Timer value is valid when press “OK” Touch on Setting value in regulation mode selected step 5 (Voltage or current).
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