Single Supply Operation (Local Mode); Setup; Operation Setup; Voltage Mode Operation - Xantrex XKW 8-125 Operating Manual

Section 3. Operation

Single Supply Operation (Local Mode)

To operate the power supply in local mode, first install the unit and connect the load
following the instructions in
"Remote Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit" on page 47
complete description of switch SW1 functions. See
connector pinouts.
Figure 3.1 Switch SW1 and Connector J3 Configuration for Local Operation
Setup Check that switch SW1 (mounted internally on the main printed circuit board) is set
for local operation (the factory default) and that the J3 mating connector on the rear
of the unit is in place with jumpers connected for local operation (also the factory
default). See
counterclockwise.
Voltage Mode
For voltage mode operation, turn the current control fully clockwise and then adjust
Operation the voltage control to obtain the desired output voltage.
Current Mode For current mode operation, turn the voltage control 1/2 turn clockwise, the current
control fully counterclockwise and connect an appropriately-sized shorting jumper
Operation
across the output terminals. Turn the current control clockwise until the desired
output current is obtained. Turn the power supply off, remove the shorting jumper,
turn the voltage control fully clockwise and turn the power supply on.
Note: For a short period (less than 2 seconds) after power on, the power supply
output is disabled and the current mode LED is illuminated while the main filter
capacitors charge through the inrush limiter.
Release 2.2
Section 2,
(Default factory settings)
Figure 3.1. Set both the current and voltage controls fully
"Installation". For further information see
Figure 1.3, on page 16
for
for J3
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