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Multi-output DC Power Supply GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82GP343230E01 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 OVERVIEW ..............10 Introduction ......... 10 Series Lineup / Main Features ..... 12 Principle of Operation ......13 Front Panel Overview ......15 Rear Panel Overview ......21 CV/CC Crossover Characteristics ..22 SETUP ................
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual APPENDIX ..............44 Fuse Replacement ........ 44 Specifications ........45 Declaration of Conformity ....47 INDEX ................48...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the GPE- 1326/2323/3323/4323 series and when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the best condition for the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series 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. ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuse type: Fuse 100V/120V: T6.3A/250V 220V/230V: T3.15A/250V WARNING Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed before power up. To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. Disconnect the power cord before fuse ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPE-1326/ 2323/ 3323/ 4323 series falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual VERVIEW This chapter describes the GPE-1326/ 2323/ 3323/ 4323 series in a nutshell, including its main features and front/ rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, follow the Setup chapter (page 23) to properly power up and set operation environment.
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OVERVIEW The three output modes of GPE-2323/3323/4323 Independent / series, independent, series tracking and parallel Series Tracking / Parallel Tracking tracking can be selected through pressing the TRACKING key on the front panel. In the independent mode, the output voltage and current of each channel are controlled separately.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Series Lineup / Main Features Main Features Low noise: Temperature controlled cooling fan Performance Compact size, light weight Constant Voltage / Constant Current operation Operation Series Tracking / Parallel Tracking operation Output On/Off control ...
OVERVIEW Principle of Operation The power supply consists of the following. Overview AC input circuit Transformer Bias power supply including rectifier, filter, pre-regulator and reference voltage source Main regulator circuit including the main rectifier and filter, series regulator, current comparator, voltage comparator, reference voltage amplifier, remote device and relay control circuit...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Auxiliary Rectifier The auxiliary rectifiers D120~ D123 provide bias voltage filtered by the capacitors C120 and C121, for the pre-regulators U150 and U151. They provide a regulated voltage for other modules. The main rectifier is a full wave bridge rectifier. It Main Rectifier provides the power after the rectifier is filtered by the capacitor C101, and then regulated via a series-...
OVERVIEW Front Panel Overview CH1 Current Knob CH1 Voltage Knob CH1/CH2 Mode Setting CH2 Voltage Knob G P E -4 3 2 3 CH2 Current Knob CH2/CH3 Toggle Key ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Status display area Output status display Displays output voltage of each channel. Voltmeter GPE-4323: CH1/CH4 and CH2/CH3 GPE-2323/3323: CH1 and CH2 GPE-1326: Voltage setting/readback 3 digits: 4 digits: display: (GPE-3323) Displays output current of each channel. Ammeter GPE-4323: CH1/CH4 and CH2/CH3 GPE-2323/3323: CH1 and CH2...
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OVERVIEW G P E -4 3 2 3 You can view the constant current, CV/CC/OVP constant voltage or OVP status for indicators for CH1/4 CH1 or CH4, depending on which (① icon appears on the leaf-hand side of the LCD display.) ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual When the output current is over Output status of range, the overloaded indicator CH3 in the GPE- 3323 will be lit on the LCD Overload display. Control Panel Sets the voltage/current for the ...
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OVERVIEW When the output is ON, you can view View setting the voltage/current settings of each value/ Key lock G P E -1 3 2 6 channel by pressing this key.
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OVERVIEW G P E - 3 3 2 3 Front views of the other three models: GPE-1326 G P E -1 3 2 6 ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual CV/CC Crossover Characteristics The GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series automatically Background switch between constant voltage mode (CV) and constant current mode (CC), according to load condition. When the current level is smaller than the output CV mode setting, the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series operates in Constant Voltage mode.
SETUP ETUP This chapter describes how to properly power up and configure the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series before operation. G P E -1 3 2 6 Power Up Select AC voltage Before powering up the power ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Load Cable Connection 1. Turn the terminal Standard accessories counterclockwise and loosen (GTL-104A, the screw. GTL-105A) 2. Insert the cable terminal. 3. Turn the terminal clockwise and tighten the screw. Insert the plug into the socket. Banana plug When using load cables other than the attached, Wire type...
G P E -1 3 2 6 SETUP G P E -1 3 2 6 Output On/Off Press the Output key to turn on Panel operation ...
G P E - 3 3 2 3 GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Toggle to parallel mode when G P E -3 3 2 3 both keys are pressed. ...
SETUP G P E -4 3 2 3 Setting Voltage Lock from Front Panel The lock function of the GPE-1326/ 2323/ 3323/ Background / Connection 4323 series can be used when you need to keep the output voltage constant to avoid the load from being damaged due to inadvertent operation.
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 3. Press the “ON/OFF” key to confirm. By default the output is set to OFF at startup. Note ...
SETUP G P E - 4 3 2 3 Set the displayed digit resolution for the voltage/current G P E - 4 3 2 3 ...
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Remote Control Setting Through the "Remote Control" terminal, the GPE- Background / Connection 1326/2323/3323/4323 series can turn the power on or off. ON/OFF setting Remote control setting 1.
OPERATION PERATION CH1/CH2 Independent Mode CH1 and CH2 outputs work independent of each Background / other. Connection G P E - 4 3 2 3 ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 3. Use the voltage and current knob to set the CH1 output voltage and current. G P E -1 3 2 6 4. Use the voltage and current ...
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G P E -4 3 2 3 GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual G P E -1 3 2 6 4. You can check the setting of ...
OPERATION CH4 Independent Mode The mode is used only for the GPE-4323 Background / Connection G P E - 4 3 2 3 ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 4. Press the Output key to turn on the output. The Output key will be lit. When the output current level CV → CC exceeds the setting value, the CV icon changes to the CC icon on the LCD display.
OPERATION CH1/CH2 Series Tracking Mode Series tracking operation allows the GPE- Background 2323/3323/4323 to combine the output by internally connecting CH1 (Master) and CH2 (Slave) in series. CH1 (Master) controls the combined output voltage/current level which is set independently. The following describes two types of configurations, depending on how common ground is used.
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 2. Connect the load to the front panel terminals, CH1+ & CH2− (Single supply). 3. Use the current knob to set the CH2 output current to the maximum level. ...
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OPERATION Series Tracking with Common Terminal Connection G P E - 4 3 2 3 ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 3. Use the CH1 voltage knob to set the master & slave output voltage (the same level for both channels). 4. Use the CH1 current knob to ...
OPERATION CH1/CH2 Parallel Tracking Mode Parallel tracking operation allows the GPE- Background / Connection 2323/3323/4323 to combine the output by internally connecting CH1 (Master) and CH2 (Slave) in parallel. CH1 (Master) controls the combined output voltage/current level. ...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual G P E -1 3 2 6 3. Use the CH1 voltage and current knobs to set the output voltage and current. CH2 control function is ...
Q3. The specifications do not match the real accuracies. A3. Make sure that the power supply is powered on for at least 30 minutes, within +20°C ~ +30°C. For more information, contact your local dealer or GW Instek at www.gwinstek.com.tw / marketing@goodwill.com.tw.
GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual 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. 100V/120V:T6.3A/250V Rating 220V/230V:T3.15A/250V ...
APPENDIX Specifications The specifications apply when the GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 series are powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C – +30°C. Output Ratings CH1/CH2 0 ~ 32V / 0 ~ 3A Independent 0 ~ 32V / 0 ~ 6A(GPE-1326) CH1/CH2 0 ~ 64V / 0 ~ 3A Series CH1/CH2...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual Display 4.3" single color LCD display Ammeter 3.200A full scale, 4 digits or 3 digits 6.200A full scale, 4 digits or 3digits (GPE- 1326) Voltmeter 33.00V full scale, 4 digits or 3 digits Voltage: ± (0.1% of reading + 30mV) (4digits) Accuracy Setting/ ±...
APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. No.7-1, Jhongsing Road., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan. GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: DC Power Supply Model Number: GPE-1326 / GPE-2323 / GPE-3323 / GPE-4323 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on...
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GPE-1326/2323/3323/4323 Series User Manual NDEX Automatic out off ....25 Block diagram ....13 Banana plug ......24 List of features ....12 Caution symbol ...... 5 Operation theory....13 CC/CV ........34 Technology overview ..10 CC/CV indicator ....36 Ground symbol ......
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