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GW Instek GPE-1323 User Manual

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DC Power Supply
GPE-1323/GPE-1205
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO.
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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  • Page 1 DC Power Supply GPE-1323/GPE-1205 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyrights. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 OVERVIEW ..............8 GPE-1000 Series Overview ........8 Appearance ............10 Theory of Operation ..........16 SETUP ................23 Power Up ............23 Wire Gauge Considerations ......... 23 Output Terminals ..........24 Remote Sense .............
  • Page 4 GPE-1205/GPE-1323 User Manual GPE-1000 Dimensions ......... 49 Declaration of Conformity ........50...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the GPE series and when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the best condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual.
  • Page 6 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the device. General • Guidelines Avoid severe impacts or rough handling that • leads to damaging the device. CAUTION Do not discharge static electricity to the device. •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning the • device Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild • detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing • harsh products such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.

  • Page 8: Overview

    GPE-1000 Series Overview Series lineup The GPE-1000 Series consists of 2 models: GPE-1323 and GPE-1205. Note that throughout the user manual, the term “GPE-1000” refers to all the models in the GPE-1000 Series lineup, unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 9 OVERVIEW Main Features 2.4-inch TFT-LCD Panel. Performance • Low noise: Temperature controlled cooling fan • Remote sensing to compensate for voltage drop • in load leads Set resolution : 1 mV / 0.1 mA • Read back resolution : 0.1 mV / 10 µA Constant voltage/Constant current operation Operation •...

  • Page 10: Appearance

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Appearance Front Panel Overview GPE-1205 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑨ ⑥ ⑦ ⑩ ⑧ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭...
  • Page 11 OVERVIEW GPE-1323 Display area The display area shows set values, output values and parameter settings. Knob Key Used to configure or confirm voltage/current, etc. Holding the Knob key will clear any protection alarms. Left/Right Used to select a parameter Arrow Keys number in the Function settings.
  • Page 12 DC output terminal of the GPE-1205 GPE-1205 the max. output Output is 20 V / 5 A / 100 W terminal DC output terminal of the GPE-1323 GPE-1323 the max. output is 32 V / 3 A / 96 W...
  • Page 13 OVERVIEW Sensing Terminal to connect the Terminal sensing cables, which compensate voltage drop occurred in load leads. Display Area 4-wire indicator. 2-wire indicator. When the lock mode is Over temperature activated, the icon will protection functions is be shown. tripped. Over voltage protection Over current protection functions is tripped.
  • Page 14 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Indicates if the output is Indicates that the output OFF. is in CC mode. Indicates that the output Master Series is in CV mode. Master Parallel Slave Series Slave Parallel Rear Panel Overview ① ② ③...
  • Page 15 OVERVIEW The Connector is used for I/O Ports parallel/series control. AC Select The AC selector is located at Switch the bottom side of the unit. Switch Voltage to 100 V, 120 V, AC SELECTOR 220 V or 240 V. 100V 120V 220V 240V...

  • Page 16: Theory Of Operation

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Theory of Operation The theory of operation chapter describes the basic principles of operation, protection modes and important considerations that must be taken into account before use. Operating Description Background The GPE-1000 power supplies are regulated DC power supplies with a stable voltage and current output.
  • Page 17 OVERVIEW CC and CV Mode CC and CV When the power supply is operating in constant mode current mode (CC) a constant current will be Description supplied to the load. When in constant current mode the voltage output can vary, whilst the current remains constant.
  • Page 18 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Diagram Alarms The GPE-1000 has many protective features. If one of these items is triggered, the alarm information is displayed on the screen and the corresponding alarm icon (OCP, OVP, etc.) appears in the status bar. At the...
  • Page 19 OVERVIEW Considerations The following situations should be taken into consideration when using the power supply. Inrush When the power supply switch is first turned on, an current inrush current is generated. Ensure there is enough power available for the power supply when first turned on, especially if a number of units are turned on at the same time.
  • Page 20 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Reverse When the power supply is connected to a Current: regenerative load such as a transformer or inverter, Regenerative reverse current will feed back to the power supply. load The GPE-1000 power supply cannot absorb reverse current. For loads that create reverse current, connect a resistor in parallel to the power supply to bypass the reverse current.
  • Page 21 OVERVIEW Ensure the reverse withstand voltage of the diode is Caution able to withstand 2 times the rated output voltage of the power supply and the forward current capacity can withstand 3 times to 10 times the rated output current of the power supply. Ensure the diode is able to withstand the heat generated in the following scenarios.
  • Page 22 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Grounded If the positive or negative terminal is connected to the output protective ground terminal, the insulation capacity terminal needed for the load and load cables is greatly reduced. The insulation capacity only needs to be greater than the maximum output voltage of the...

  • Page 23: Setup

    SETUP ETUP This chapter describes how to properly power up and configure the GPE series before operation. Power Up Select AC Before powering up the power supply, select the AC input voltage AC SELECTOR voltage from the rear panel. 100V 120V 220V 240V...

  • Page 24: Output Terminals

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Background Before connecting the output terminals to a load, the wire gauge of the cables should be considered. It is essential that the current capacity of the load cables is adequate. The rating of the cables must equal or exceed the maximum current rated output of the instrument.

  • Page 25: Remote Sense

    SETUP Remote Sense Remote sense is used to compensate for the Background voltage drop seen across load cables due to the resistance inherent in the load cables. The remote sense terminals are connected to the load terminals to determine the voltage drop across the load cables.

  • Page 26: Using The Rack Mount Kit

    Using the Rack Mount Kit Background The GPE-1000 series has an optional Rack Mount Kit (GW Instek part number: GRA-441-J [JIS], GRA-441-E [EIA]) that can be used to hold up to 4 GPE-1000 units into rack. GRA-441-E...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation peration Setting the Output Voltage Level Background The voltage setting sets the voltage level of the power supply. Steps 1. Press the Voltage key. The V Set parameter will be editable. 2. Set the voltage with the scroll wheel/arrow keys. Range 0 volts to 105 % full range 3.

  • Page 28: Setting The Output Current Level

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Setting the Output Current Level Background The current setting sets the current level of the power supply. Steps 1. Press the Current key. The A Set parameter will be editable. 2. Set the current with the scroll wheel/arrow keys.

  • Page 29: Setting The Ovp Level

    Operation Setting the OVP Level Background The over voltage protection (OVP) protects the unit from overvoltage. When the voltage level crosses the OVP threshold, the output is automatically turned off. 1. Press the OVP key. The V Protect Steps parameter will be editable. 2.

  • Page 30: Setting The Ocp Level

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Setting the OCP Level Background The over current protection (OCP) protects the unit from overcurrent. When the current level crosses the OCP threshold level, the output is automatically turned off. 1. Press the OCP key. The A Protect Steps parameter will be editable.

  • Page 31: Alarm Clear

    Operation Alarm Clear Background The CLR_PROT (Clear Protection) function will clear any protection alarms. Applicable OVP, OCP, OTP Alarms Steps 1. Press and hold the knob key to clear any alarms. Alarm message Sense Control 2 Wire Press the 2-4W/Lock key. The 2W will be displayed in the status bar to indicate that the 2 wire is Activate.

  • Page 32: Panel Lock

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Panel Lock The panel lock feature prevents settings from being changed accidentally. When activated, all keys and knobs except the Lock/Unlock key and the Output key will be disabled. Activate the Press and hold the Lock key to active panel lock the panel lock.

  • Page 33: Master-Slave Series Overview

    Operation Turn Output Press the Output key. The Output key light will go out and OFF will be displayed in the status bar to indicate that the output is off. Master-Slave Series Overview Background When connecting GPE-1000 power supplies in series, up to 2 units can be used in series and all units must be of the same model.
  • Page 34 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Limitations Display Only the master unit displays the voltage. The total voltage is the sum of the units. Only the master unit displays the current. OVP/OCP The master unit can shut down the slave unit when OVP/OCP is tripped on the master unit (if the slave connector is wired for shut down on alarm).
  • Page 35 Operation Series Connection to Output Positive and Negative Polarity When connecting the units in series, diodes should be Caution connected across each output to prevent reverse voltage.
  • Page 36 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Series Sense For remote sense connections, connect the sense Connection terminals as shown below: a. Connect the Master S+ terminal to the positive potential of the load. b. Connect the Master S- terminal to the positive output terminal of the slave unit.

  • Page 37: Series Operation

    Operation Series Operation Series Before using the power supplies in series, the master Configuration and slave units need to be configured. 1. Configure the OVP and OCP settings for the master unit. 2. Master and slave power supply tracking Set series power supply master (S/M), slave (S/S) Unit Tracking Setting...
  • Page 38 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Steps 1. Turn on the master and slave units. In series, only the main power supply displays voltage and total current Master unit Slave unit 2. Operation of both units is controlled by the master unit. Operation of the master unit is the same as for a single unit.

  • Page 39: Master-Slave Parallel Overview

    OVP/OCP is tripped on the master unit. Output Model Number of parallel units: Voltage/ 1 unit 2 units Output GPE-1323 32 V / 3 A 32 V / 6 A Current GPE-1205 20 V / 5 A 20 V / 10 A...
  • Page 40 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Digital To operate the power supplies in parallel with the Programming analog programming connectors, connect the analog Connector programming connectors on the master and slave Connection units as shown in the diagram below: Parallel If grounding the positive or negative terminals to...

  • Page 41: Parallel Operation

    Operation Parallel Sense For remote sense connections, connect the S+ Connections terminals to the positive potential of the load. Connect the S- terminals to the negative potential of the load. Steps 1. Ensure the power is off on all power supplies. 2.
  • Page 42 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Steps 1. Configure the OVP and OCP settings for the master unit. 2. Master and slave power supply tracking Set parallel power supply master (P/M), slave (P/S) Unit Tracking Setting Master Unit with 1 slave: P/Master Any Slave Units: P/Slave 3.
  • Page 43 Operation Steps 1. Power on from the main and secondary power sources. The slave power supply screen is not displayed. Master unit Slave unit 2. The main control computer controls two power supplies. The operation of the main control machine is the same as that of a single power supply.
  • Page 44 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual The panel controls are disabled on slave unit, including the output key. Note Ensure that the insulation capacity of the wiring is sufficient when connected in parallel. See page 21 for Caution insulation capacity and grounding details.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    APPENDIX PPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Take off the power cord and remove the fuse Steps socket using a minus driver. 2. Replace the fuse in the holder. 100 V / 120 V:T3.15 A / 250 V Rating • 220 V / 240 V:T1.6 A / 250 V •...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    ≤ 0.01 % + 5 mV ( ≥ 3 A) Ripple & Noise ≤ 0.5 mVrms (5 Hz to 1 MHz) Setting range 0 V to 33.6 V (GPE-1323) 0 V to 21 V (GPE-1205) Setting/Read back ± (0.03 % of reading + 10 mV)
  • Page 47 APPENDIX Setting/Read back ± (0.3 % of reading + 10 mA) Accuracy Setting/Read back programming 5 digits, Resolution readback 6 digits Temperature ≤ 300 ppm/°C Coefficient OFF, ON (1.8 V to 35.2 V) (GPE- Range 1323) OFF, ON (1.0 V to 22.0 V) (GPE- 1205) Resolution 100 mV...
  • Page 48 GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Dimensions 107 mm x 124 mm x 313 mm, (W x H x D) mm Weight Approx. 5.2 kg...
  • Page 49 APPENDIX GPE-1000 Dimensions...

  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity

    GPE-1323/GPE-1205 User Manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the CE marking mentioned product satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: EMC; LVD; WEEE; RoHS The product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: ◎...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT EURO B.V. De Run 5427A, 5504DG Veldhoven, The Netherlands Tel: +31(0)40-2557790 Fax: +31(0)40-2541194 Email: sales@gw-instek.eu...

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