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SAFETY This power supply unit generates high voltage and energy. Electric shock may lead to death or serious injury. Be sure to follow the instructions below and handle the unit with caution. 1. BE SURE TO GROUND!! Be sure to ground the power supply unit before use. 2.
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Symbols Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product for ensuring safety. What will be caused by ignoring the instructions given with the symbols or by improper handling are classified as shown below. Read carefully and understand the descriptions before proceeding to the main body of this manual.
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Caution ! Do not install the unit upside down or Do not use the unit in a place subject to on a wrong side. high temperature or in an enclosed, Insufficient heat release may cause limited area. deterioration of parts, which may It not only hampers the unit from generate smoke or set fire.
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First-aid procedures to be implemented in case of electrical shock RESCUE 1. Free victim from contact with live conductor quickly. Avoid contact with neither live conductor nor victim’s body. 2. Shut off high voltage at once and ground the circuit. If high voltage cannot be turned off quickly, ground the circuit to discharge, or cut high voltage line by an ax with dry wooden handle.
Artificial respiration PLACE VICTIM 2.Clear throat Place victim in face-upward position horizontally. CLEAR THROAT Turn head to one side quickly wipe out any fluid, mucus, or foreign body from mouth and throat with fingers. 3.Open air passage OPEN AIR PASSAGE Tilt head back and extend neck to open air passage.
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WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY POLICY Matsusada Precision Inc. ("Matsusada") warrants that the products supplied by it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original shipment to buyer. This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been repaired, modified...
First-aid procedures to be implemented in case of electrical shock ..........ⅳ Artificial respiration ..........................ⅴ CONTENTS............................ⅵ 1 Features of RK series ......................1 1-1 Summary ..........................1 1-2 Features ..........................1 1-3 Operation mode ........................1 Precautions for Use ......................2 2...
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4-7 LS(remote switch) ....................... 21 4-7-1 Turning Output ON/OFF with the LS(remote switch) ............. 21 4-7-2 LS(remote switch) Connect ..................22 4-8 Remote Sense function ....................... 23 4-9 O.T.P(Over temperature protection)................24 4-10 ACF (AC Fault Insufficient AC input voltage) ..............24 4-11...
(LCD, semiconductors and etc.) or system power supplies. With high frequent switching technology, RK series enable high power and low noise output in such a compact body.
2 Precautions for Use 2 Precautions for Use 2-1 General After opening the package, make sure that all of the following accessories are included in addition to the power supply unit: (Accessories) ・Instruction manual ・AC input cord ・Front-ground terminal clasp ・M4 screw (for ground terminal) (Accessories of models with binder option) ・Metal fixation (2)
2 Precautions for Use 2-4 Installation 2-4-1 Installation Conditions Never place object on power supply. Do not install the unit in a place subject to a large amount of dust, corrosive gas, etc. Make sure to prevent any metal piece or liquid from inhaling and exhausting holes. Such can cause failure, electrical shock or fire.
2 Precautions for Use 2-4-2 Ventilation There are inhaling and exhalation holes on upper and bottom side of power supply for cooling. Please hare enough room for air flow and operate it in good ventilation condition. (When the temperature rises 10℃ by the Arrehenius law has been said that life halved.) Make a flow of air around it, Lower the power supply internal temperature use.
2 Precautions for Use 2-4-3 Bias The maximum voltage for use with the output floating (biased) with reference to the ground is 250 VDC. Please note that there is bias voltage on the output terminal. CAUTION 2-4-4 Input Voltage/Current (50/60Hz 1φ input for all model) Input current Input voltage Input current...
2 Precautions for Use 2-5 Overview of Panels 2-5-1 Front Panel Voltage mode LED (CV LED) Digital volt meter Current mode LED (CC LED) Digital current meter REMOTE enable LED Voltage/Current PRESET switch(SET LED) (REMOTE LED) REMOTE OVP / OCP setting switch (OVP/OCP LED) OUTPUT OVP/ Output-ON LED...
2 Precautions for Use 2-5-4 LRmf Option -LRmf Remote input terminal ① 1mA (Constant current source 1mA output) ② Vcon (voltage control signal input) Rear Panel ③ GND (Common of power supply, and is connected to +S internally) ⑦ ④ 1mA (Constant current source 1mA output) ⑤...
2 Precautions for Use 2-6 Connection It is important to have correct connection and grounding in order to use RK series power supply with high performance, high reliability and low ripple. 2 - 6 - 1 Connecting with load ・ Use leads of sufficient thickness and make them as short as possible.
By turning off NSC (Not Sink Current) switch on rear panel of RK series, the function to sink the current from load shall be OFF, which is useful when the protection diode cannot be placed in series.
2 Precautions for Use 2 - 6 - 5 Installation of front-ground terminal RK series power supply can connect to ground terminal from front. Use attached front-ground terminal. [Installation of front-ground terminal] 1. Remove 2 plastic rubber foot that mounted 2.
3 Outputting 3 Outputting This section describes simple operation from power on to output. Connection to load Both +/- monitor terminals on the front panel and * When connecting the load, be sure to check that the +/- output terminals on the rear panel can be used. OUTPUT is OFF and no REMOTE (*Up to 10A per terminal for connection to the +/- output...
4 Operation 4-1 Description of Operation Modes The RK Series power supply units are provided with two operation modes (constant voltage and constant current modes) and two control modes (local and remote modes). This section describes the constant voltage and constant current modes in the local modes.
4 Operation 4-2 Output switch Output switch changes output ON/OFF. When Output LED on (Red), unit generate voltage and current set from the output terminal on front and rear panel. When Output LED is turn off, output is off. * If the OUTPUT LED flashes after the OUTPUT ON / OFF Switch is pressed, the LS (Remote Switch) [See 4...
4 Operation 4 - 3 -1 FINE Switch ・ Part of the display appears bright when you press FINE Switch on the front panel, you can change. ・ Change digit can be moved by pressing the FINE Switch. ・ You can set the output voltage of the specified digit by rotating the output voltage setting dial. ・...
4 Operation 4-4 O.V.P(Over voltage protection)/ O.C.P(Over current protection) * When pressing “O.V.P/O.C.P” button shall be displayed on the display for about 2 seconds. *On O.V.P/O.C.P setting display O.V.P/O.C.P value can be set by turning voltage/current setting dial. [O.V.P] *When output voltage gets higher than set voltage value O.V.P protection stop output. *When O.V.P is effective display shows “Err 1”...
4 Operation 4-5 LOCK This unit is built in with two LOCK functions (Normal LOCK / Full LOCK). When the unit enters the Normal LOCK state, the LOCK LED turns on and the output voltage setting dial and the output current setting dial are disabled so that the settings cannot be changed. However, the following functions are available even in the Normal LOCK state.
4 Operation 4-6 Power Failure Protection This unit integrates a circuit to stop the output when it is recovered from power failure. During the operation, when recovered from power failure, unit does not resume the output. Turn off OUTPUT ON/OFF switch and back it on to resume the output. When power failure protection is not in use, turn PFP switch to OFF.
4 Operation 4-7 LS(remote switch) 4 - 7 -1 Turning Output ON/OFF with the LS(remote switch) Using the LS + terminal and LS – terminal (common) on the rear panel, output ON/OFF can be switched. Shorting the LS + terminal and LS – terminal (common) starts output while opening the LS + terminal and LS –...
4 Operation 4 - 7 - 2 LS(remote switch) Connect Do not connect LS – terminal (common) directly to –s.(LS – terminal (common) are connected to +output and –S (sense) in the power supply. These are the commons of the circuit of this power supply unit.
4 Operation 4-8 Remote Sense function +S and –S shall be connected with output terminal (+sense → +OUTPUT terminal , -sense → -OUTPUT terminal) when remote sense function is not used or when unit is connected in CAUTION parallel or series. If unit is operated without +sense and –sense connected with output terminal, it can cause failure.
4 Operation 4-9 O.T.P(Over temperature protection) When the temperature of power supply inside get high due that environmental temperature is high or when vent holes are closed, OTP become effective, and shut off the output. When OTP is effective, the display shall show “Err 2”, and stop the output. (OUTPUT LED light off) To cancel, turn OFF the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch or turn OFF the LS (remote switch) and reset.
5 Useful Functions 5 Useful Functions 5-1 Series/Parallel Operation Output voltage or output current of the RK power supply units can be increased by connecting the output of the same model in series or parallel. 5 - 1 - 1 Series Operation Connect as shown on the right dialog.
5 Useful Functions 5-2 Master / Slave Setting (LGmb Option) Master and switch are set at the slave, when it is overthrown at the upper part, when the switch is overthrown at under side.(default setting Master) ※ It becomes that the master/slave change-over switch is set at "slave" for the operation only of the remote, and the operation of voltage-current setting dial of the front panel becomes invalid.
5 Useful Functions 5 - 3 Multi-set Function The preset voltage/current values can be stored aside from the normal preset voltage/current values, in three memories, “a”, “b” and “c. 1 . The Multi-set function is enabled by pressing and holding down the preset switch (for approx. 5 sec.
5 Useful Functions 5 - 4 Start Menu In the start menu, settings of the following functions and initialisation to the factory default are executed. ・ “dEF”: default initializes to the factory default. ・ “dly”: delay trigger setting sets the delay trigger function. ・...
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5 Useful Functions 1. To change menu, turn the voltage setting dial. “dEF” “dly” Turn Return to Turn on/off delay voltage factory default trigger function setting dial REMOTE REMOTE RK-80 OUTPUT OUTPUT VOLTAGE OVP/ OVP/ LOCK LOCK CURRENT If the upper switch is not, “Unt”...
5 Useful Functions 5 - 4 - 2 Menu Modes 1. “dEF”: Menu to reset to factory default a. LOCK switch (press and hold down): initialised to factory default Due to “dEF” displayed, reset to factory default. REMOTE OUTPUT OVP/ LOCK Press and hold down LOCK 2....
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5 Useful Functions c. OVP/OCP switch (press): With the OVP/OCP LED lit for approx. 5 seconds, it transfers to the change mode of the OFF delay time setting. The OFF delay time can be changed with either the voltage or current setting dial. (0.0 –...
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5 Useful Functions “ “ Unt” ” : UNIT Number Setting Menu 3. “Unt” “ Unt ” displayed: UNIT numbers can be changed by turning the current setting dial. (0 – - (* “0” is set by factory setting and default.) When “Unt”...
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5 Useful Functions 4. “nPF”power failure protection cancellation function Setting Menu a. “nPF”displayed : On/Off for power failure cancellation function is changed by current setting dial. (※ “OFF” is set by factory setting and default. ) When “ nPF ” is displayed, VOLTAGE On/Off for power...
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5 Useful Functions 5. “ nSC” : sink current cancellation Setting Menu “ nSC ” displayed : On/Off for current cancellation function is changed by current setting dial. (※ “OFF” is set by factory setting and default. ) When “ nSC ” is displayed, VOLTAGE On/Off for sink...
5 Useful Functions 5 - 5 Features of Delay Trigger Function This function starts output by delaying the time from pressing the OUTPUT switch to the actual start of output. 5 - 5 - 1 Using Delay Trigger Function 1. Setting Example of Using “ON” Delay Function (1.0 sec) Turn on “dly”...
5 Useful Functions 5 - 5 - 3 Use of Delay Trigger Function on Master/Slave Units (LGmb Option) When Master/Slave units are connected, the Delay Trigger setting can be made individually on the Master unit and Slave unit. 1. Master/Slave connection when making the delay trigger setting To connect the Master/Slave units, an optional LGmb needs to be added.
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5 Useful Functions Example of use of “Slave Remote” delay trigger setting in Master/Slave connection 2. In “Slave Remote”, only the delay trigger setting among the normal Master/Slave operations can be individually set for Master unit and Slave unit. In “Slave Remote”, the voltage/current preset values and OVP/OCP set values are dependent on the Master unit settings.
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5 Useful Functions 3. Example of use of “Slave Local” in Master/Slave connection With “Slave Local”, only the OUTPUT operation is the normal Master/Slave operation. The preset voltage/current values and OVP/OCP set values can be set individually for the Master unit and the Slave unit.
This power source is built in with a full-scale protection circuit. However, excessive voltage or energy can cause failures. 6 - 2 Range Change (High/Middle/Low Range) In the RK series remote control, the range of application can be designated with a range switch. Series Model Switch No...
6 Operation with Analog Control (LRmf option) 6 - 3 Remote Programming Use external voltage and external resistor with high stability as their variation directly affects CAUTION ! the output. The external voltage is applied based on +S (common). (2.4 Overview of Panels, 2- 4-4 LRmf option) 6...
6 Operation with Analog Control (LRmf option) 6 - 3 - 3 Current program setting using external voltage Check that the current setting mode is in the Remote mode. (See 6 - 1 Switching Between Local/Remote (Voltage and Current Setting)) Check that the range is switched to a desired range.
7 RK Binder Attachment (RK Binder Option) 7 RK Binder Attachment (RK Binder Option) Put the attached support screws to RK. Secure the metals with the attached screws. Snap Snap Attach a belt to the metals with fixtures. Insert the fixtures deep enough until they snap.
8 Troubleshooting If you think that the product may have a failure, please stop the power supply to the product and check the following items. It may not be a failure if any of the following apply. Check again before requesting for repair. Failure Items to be confirmed “The product does not...
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