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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Version 1.2 June 2013 P/N A11 001362...
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Legal Notices The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Chroma ATE INC. shall not be held liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Chroma any liability in connection with the sale of our products other than set forth herein.
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Material Contents Declaration The recycling label shown on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in the product as the table listed below. : See <Table 1>. : See <Table 2>. <Table 1> Hazardous Substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybromodiphenyl Part Name Chromium...
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“ ” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however, most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
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Failure to comply with these precautions or specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. BEFORE APPLYING POWER Verify that the power is set to match the rated input of this power supply.
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Safety Symbols DANGER – High voltage. Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to the instrument, the operator must refer to an explanation in the instruction manual. High temperature: This symbol indicates the temperature is now higher than the acceptable range of human. Do not touch it to avoid any personal injury.
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Precautions before Use The Electronic Load is for indoor use only. The altitude up to 2000 meters is allowed to use the Electronic Load. All specifications are tested under 20°C ∼ 30°C except stated otherwise. The range of operating temperature is 0°C ∼ 40°C. The range of storage temperature is -5°C ∼...
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CAT I, II, III or IV. CAT IV – is for measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation. CAT III – is for measurements performed in the building installation. CAT II – is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Key Features .................. 1 Installation ..................4 Inspection ..................4 Installing ..................6 2.2.1 Changing Line Voltage............6 2.2.2 Turn-On Self-Test ..............7 Application Connection ..............8 2.3.1...
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Key Features • Local operation on front panel keypad. • Remote control via GPIB, RS-232C interface or remote controller (optional). • Photo-couple isolation supplies true floating Load. • Automatic fan speed control to reduce audio noise.
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Rack mount note for model 63207: Notices for Rack Mount Installation 1 The four wheels must be removed. 2 The supporter must be removed. 3 Use the original banner screws to secure the rack frame.
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide...
Keep all packing materials in case that the instrument has to be returned. If any damage is found, please file a claim to the carrier immediately. Do not return the instrument to Chroma without prior approval.
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Standard Accessories Item Quick Start Quick Start Guide Name Guide Chinese Fuse (2A/250V) Fuse (2.5A/250V) English Version Version Item Fuse Installing kit for Name User's Manual CD Handlebar (3.15A/250V) Rack...
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Item Name RS232 CABLE Test wire Power Cable 110V Fuse (5A/250V) Installing The Electric Loads can operate well within the temperature range from 0 ºC to 40 ºC. However, the Electric Load must be installed in an area with enough space around the unit for adequate air flowing through and escaping from the back.
All of the 7-segment LEDs which display the measuring V, I, P (or R) will be activated when the self-test completes. If any error is found in self-test, the display will stop here. In case of failure, return the Load to Chroma sales or service office for repair.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Application Connection 2.3.1 Load Connections To satisfy safety requirements, load wires must be heavy CAUTION enough not to overheat while carrying the short-circuit output current of the device connected to the Electronic Load.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide In case the MOSFETs in the electronic load fail in the short WARNING circuit status, there is no internal means of interrupting the current that is flowing from the Unit Under Test (UUT).
MASTER controller to connect to the Slave models correctly via the settings of RS485 ADDRESS and control the parallel load. There is only one Master in the parallel group, the rest are slaves. For 63200 Series, it can parallel up to 6 models and these Electronic Loads can be operated simultaneously via Master in static or dynamic mode.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide 2.3.5 Parallel Setting Power on the Electronic Load and it will start self test to check the system as well as the RS-232C and GPIB Interface. The LCD shows: FRONT PANEL TESTING...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide RS485 ADDRESS When the setting is done, it will show several RS-232 parameter setting modes Press ↓→ to skip these modes until PARALLEL setting mode appears. (Note1): PARALLEL = NONE PRESS 0 →...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide PARALLEL = NONE PRESS 0 → 3 TO SELECT Press 1, ENTER to select MASTER: PARALLEL = MASTER PRESS 0 → 3 TO SELECT It goes to Measurement Display screen:...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Note 1 PARALLEL: PARALLEL = NONE PRESS 0 → 3 TO SELECT Following are the selections of PARALLEL setting functions: 0: NONE: It disables the parallel mode function. 1: MASTER: It sets the Electronic Load as Master (main control unit.)
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Remote Control Connection The remote operation of Load can be done through GPIB, RS-232C or remote controller. These connectors on the rear panel connect the Load to the controller or computer. The GPIB interface of the electronic load is standard.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Panel Description Front Panel Description The front panel of the load includes a 20 × 2 characters LCD display, three segment LED, 9 led status indicators, and keypads. The LCD display will show which function is being performed when you use the keypads.
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide actual value D/A programmed in the load. These parameters except resistance will be degraded to low values when entered. DC ELECTRONIC LOAD 63203 60A/600A 16V/80V MODEL VOLTS AMPS WATTS/OHMS 5.2KW...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide To select the constant current mode for editing and the CC led aside this key will be on. To select the constant resistance mode for editing and the CR LED aside this key will be on.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide for the command accessed presently. The parameters you have entered with other keys are displayed but not entered into the Load until you press this key. Before pressing ENTER you can change or abort anything entered into the display previously.
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Setting CV Values The CV mode for the Load is programmed by pressing CV. The voltage values can be programmed in low voltage (CVL) or high voltage (CVH) range. The current is always in high range. All voltage levels are programmed in Volt.
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Figure 3-3 Rear Panel of Model 63201/63202/63203/63204...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Figure 3-4 Rear Panel of Model 63205/63206/63207...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Figure 3-5 Rear Panel of Model 63208/63209/63210...
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High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Figure 3-6 Rear Panel of Model 63211...
High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Quick Start Guide Local/Remote Control Local (front panel) control is in effect immediately after the power is applied. The front panel keypad and display allow manual control when Load is used in bench test applications. Remote control goes into effect as soon as the Load receives a command via GPIB, RS-232C or remote controller.
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