Introduction; Operating Modes; Section 4. Introduction - Xantrex Xt 7-6 Operating Manual

Section 4. Operation

Introduction

Once you have installed the power supply and have connected both the AC input
power and the load as covered in
operate.
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Operating Modes

Your power supply has two basic operating modes: Constant Voltage Mode and
Constant Current Mode. The mode in which the power supply operates at any given
time depends on the combination of:
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Figure 4.1
Figure 4.1 Operating Modes
Release 2.2
Operating Modes, below, offers a brief explanation of Constant Voltage and
Constant Current Mode operation.
"Connecting Multiple Supplies in Series (Voltage Mode Only)" on page
covers using multiple supplies.
output voltage setting V
output current limit setting I
resistance or impedance of the attached load R
represents the relationships between these variables.
Output
Voltage
Constant Voltage
Mode Region
V SET
O
O
Section 2 Installation, the power supply is ready to
SET
SET
>
R V
L SET
I
SET
R
Crossover Point
R
Constant Current
Mode Region
Output
Current
I SET
L
=
V
L SET
I
SET
<
V
L SET
I
Where:
SET
R = Load Resistance
L
V = Output Voltage Setting
SET
I = Output Current Setting
SET
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