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Applicability of this Manual
This Service Manual is for the revised PL models introduced from mid-1991, with the exception of
the PL-P 3Amp programmable models which are covered by a separate manual. The revised PLs
differ substantially in their circuit configurations from their predecessors whilst functionally
remaining very similar; the new models can, however, be very easily distinguished from the
earlier series because they have a push-button current damping switch instead of a panel-
mounted rocker switch. The earlier PLs are covered by separate manuals for the manual and
programmable versions.
Introduction
The PL series of power supplies are fully variable series regulated units incorporating separate
digital meters for voltage and current. Separate voltage and current control circuits enable them
to operate in constant voltage or constant current mode from 0 to 32 Volts at 0 to 1.1 Amps, 2.1
Amps or 3.1 Amps (0 to 15 Volts at 4 Amps - PL154); triple versions have additional 5 Volt logic
supply outputs.
In addition to the AC input switch, there is a DC output switch. When this switch is 'off', the +ve
output is disconnected and the current meter reads the value of the current control setting. The
current meter decimal points are used to indicate the mode as follows:
Decimal points off
Decimal points on
Decimal points flashing
- output switch 'on', constant voltage operation, meter reading output current.
- output switch 'off', meter reading current limit setting
- output switch 'on' constant current operation, meter reading output current.
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