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- Page 1 Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ......................Product Registration ..................Safety considerations ..................Specifications ....................Part Names & Functions ................Confirm Package Content ................Installation ......................First Power-Up ....................Operation ......................Touch Panel Usage ................Powering Device Up ................Display Control ..................Intelligent Protection System ............... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing our Shackmaster™ Power 500 35А|13.8V Power Supply. Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we will endeavor to provide you with the information and support you need to enjoy your purchase for many years. - Page 5 Introduction Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply is the High-Quality DC power supply designed to ensure stable 13.8V | 5V voltage for the following use for: 13.8V HF and VHF Low Noise HF and VHF transceivers, amateur radio preamplifiers, antenna rotator accessories like VHF, UHF controllers, control and and microwave transverters.
- Page 6 Space-saving Compact and design lightweight Intelligent acoustic Protection noise System 80 to 264 Volts -30°C to +70°C Mains Range -22°F to +158°F operating temperature Perfect for Customizable expeditions screen Precise longlife Consumption RTC onboard Logger Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 7: Product Registration
> Fill it down > You will get a notification: a Registration form > Fill it down > You will get a notification: «Congratulations! You become a member of RigExpert Club» «Congratulations! You have joined the RigExpert Club» Safety Considerations Safety Considerations The Shackmaster™... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications Rated power 500W Rated current Output voltage 13.8V Ripple 200mVp-p Input AC voltage 80V to 264V Input AC frequency 47Hz to 63Hz AC current (maximum) 5.8A @ 110VAC | 2.9A @ 230VAC Overvoltage protection Overvtemperature protection Overcurrent protection Short circuit protection Working temperature range -30°C to +70°C | -22°F to 158°F Storage temperature range... -
Page 9: Part Names & Functions
Part Names & Functions 240x240 Color TFT LCD with Mains Power Entry Capacitive Touch Panel Mains Line Switch Cooling System Intake 30A Binding Post 15A Anderson Powerpole Connectors Fan Outlet (Exhaust) USB A Charging Ports Type-C PC Communication USB Type-C Charging Ports 15A Anderson Powerpole Connectors Confirm Package Content... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Before plugging the Shackmaster™ Power 500 Power Supply into an AC outlet, make sure that the mains voltage is within the 80 to 264V AC range. For user convenience this power supply can be placed horizontally or vertically on the special stands as shown on the picture. For vertical position the special stand is used. - Page 11 Installation Two 5V USB Type A and two 5V USB Type C connectors are at the bottom-left corner of the front panel and can be used for charging. The Anderson Powerpole ® Connectors are at the bottom-left corner. The loads can be connected also to Anderson Powerpole ® connectors at the rear panel. There are additional connectors at the rear panel of the power supply: one USB Type C connector for PC connection 1x Binding 13.8V post...
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Page 12: First Power-Up
First Power-Up Before you perform the first power-up, make sure your setup complies with the safety requirements outlined below. WARNING General safety precautions below must be followed in each phase of the power supply operation. In case of failure to follow these precautions or specific warnings in other parts of the manual is considered as violation of the safety standards related to the design, manufacture and intended use of the instrument. - Page 13 First Power-Up To prevent burnout, please pay special attention to positive and negative polarities of electronic load during connection! Do not use damaged equipment. Please check the housing before using the equipment. Check whether the device has cracks or lacks plastic. Do not operate the power supply in the environment with explosive gas, steam or dust.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation Touch Panel Usage The device is equipped with a multifunctional color display with a touch panel. The touch panel is used to turn the device on and off, as well as to control display modes. To interact with the touchpad, the so-called gestures are used: Long Press Swipe Up Swipe Down Swipe Right Swipe Left... -
Page 15: Powering Device Up
Operation A long press (press-and-hold) is done when you touch the screen and hold your finger on the same spot. This gesture is also called «press and hold» and can be used to activate special menus or switch power supply off/on quickly. A swipe is done when you touch and slide your finger across the screen. -
Page 16: Display Control
ON/OF switching at the determined time set; automatic switching back ON in case of mains failure. The RigExpert REAMP software can be used to adjust and tune the display. Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual... -
Page 17: Intelligent Protection System
Intelligent Protection System The main task of this system is to keep the user informed at all times to make the use of the device use comfortable and safe. The intelligent protection system is a state machine that, depending on the parameters of the load, the mains, and the air temperature, provides power consumption control and, in case of adverse conditions, warns the user that power consumption should be limited to avoid damage of the Power Supply. - Page 18 Intelligent Protection System Swich Power Output OFF Mains Voltage & Show Error Message < or > (White text on Red screen) Air Temp. < -22°F(-30°C) > 158°F(70°C)? Rectifier Temp. > 185°F(85°C)? Kp1 = f (Umains) Kp2 = f (Tair) Ppermitted = 500W * min(Kp1, Kp2) Pconsumed >...
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Page 19: Service Functions
The RigExpert REAMP software can be used to adjust and tune the display. Installing REAMP Logger software The RigExpert © REAMP Logger software enables you to control the Power 500 power supply remotely via USB interface. This instrument enables you to record all aspects of the operation of the Power 500 supply over a long period of time and subsequently analyze the accumulated data subsequently. - Page 20 Service Functions Connecting the Power 500 to the PC To connect Power 500 to your PC please use the cable delivered with the device. You can also use any high-speed USB cable with a USB A connector on one side and USB Type-C on the other side.
- Page 21 Service Functions REAMP Logger screen layout Recordable Parameters measured Device Configuration Tools Recordable Parameters measured Device Configuration Tools by the device by the device Logging interval Logging interval Sampled Data Representation Sampled Data Representation Display interval Display interval Start / Stop Logging controls (Display window width in seconds) Start / Stop Logging controls (Display window width in seconds)
- Page 22 Service Functions Logging Process When REAMP Logger software communicates with the Power 500 power supply the software is in measurement mode. The measurement mode (logging) is the operating mode which dispays instantaneous sampling of the measured value digitized and shown in the form of a graph on the screen and saves data to a log file. Several parameters can be recorded and displayed simultaneously using the controls.
- Page 23 Service Functions Click on the corresponding box in the Channels window. We are almost done. All you have to do is to click the Play button. Connect your phone to one of the USB outputs on the front panel. Immediately afterwards, you will see that the phone is consuming current.
- Page 24 Service Functions Customizing device settings The REAMP companion software allows you to configure the device to make it convenient for you to work with it. To go to customization mode, click the Device Settings button. In the settings window that opens you can set the following parameters: Whether to use a special gesture to quickly turn the device on or off, what to do after the mains failure, do Power 500 need to turn off if it is not used for a long time.
- Page 25 Service Functions The new settings will take effect immediately after you click the Save or Apply button: Shackmaster™ Power 500 DC Power Supply Instruction Manual...
- Page 26 Service Functions Remote control To control the power supply from third-party software or via the Internet, you can use a special script written in Python. first of all, download hid_switch_power_on.py and hid_switch_power_off.py files from Power 500 product page. To switch Power 500 on just run hid_switch_power_on.py script. To turn off the power supply, use the hid_switch_power_off.py script.
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Page 27: Precautions
Precautions Danger NEVER ALLOW ANYONE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, to push anything into the case holes or to otherwise touch the power supply or its connecting cables. There is grave danger of fatal electrical shock Do not plug/unplug the power supply with wet hands. It may easily cause electric shock. - Page 28 Doing so creates a potentially fatal shock hazard and may damage the power supply or equipment connected to it. RigExpert is not responsi- ble for any such personal injury or equipment damage, whether caused by accident or as a result of good faith efforts of repair or adjustment.
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Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. of 2 Solomenska Ploscha, Kyiv, 03035, Ukraine Declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Equipment Power Supplies Brand name RigExpert Model number Shackmaster™ Power 500 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and / or other normative documents: Reference No.: Title:... - Page 30 Notes...
- Page 32 This symbol is only valid in the European Union (EU). If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of dis-posal. www.rigexpert.com Copyright © 2020-2023 Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. «RigExpert» is a registered trademark of Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. Doc. date: 16-July-2023...
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