AX501 AX502 AX503 - Chauvin Arnoux Group
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1. CURRENT VOLTAGE TRACKING CURRENT VOLTAGE 6 6 8 6 6 8 6 5 3 6 6 8 MASTER SLAVE CURRENT VOLTAGE ooo OO C C I CI LI 0 0 0 I U MASTER SLAVE 520 0 FINE COARSE 0 FINE COARSE POWER 6 9 Ox Ox IEC 61010 1 3 AEMC INSTRUMENTS X CONC X CO COL OE C Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com Serial Catalog 2130 05 2130 06 2130 07 Model AX501 AX502 AX503 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Galibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com Table of Contents2. Cat 2130 05 Single output 0 to 2 5A 0 to 30VDc DC Power Supply Model AX502 Cat 2130 06 Dual output 0 to 2 5A 0 to 30VDC DC Power Supply Model AX503 Cat 2130 07 Triple output two 0 to 2 5A 0 to 30VDc 5A 2 7 to 5 5Vpc 1 4 1 Accessories Lead Set 2 color coded leads 1 ground lead 2 alligator clips and 2 grip probes Cat 2117 78 Set of 5 Fuses 10A 250V 5x20 mm Slow Blow Cat 2118 83 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at www aemc com store for availability 4 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description This comprehensive range of linear power supplies with digital displays is designed to meet the reguirements of educational establishments laboratories production tests and maintenance departments It offers a high level of operating safety by guaranteed insulation of the outputs from the mains when used at an extra low safety voltage a comprehensive protection system and excellent ergonomics The guality of the signal delivered the precision of the display and the robustness of the housing make them top level laboratory instruments The AX 501 offers Single output Simultaneous display of the output voltage and current Voltage adjustable from 0 to 30V
3. 1 INTR0DUCTI0N N 3 1 1 International Electrical Symbols 3 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories 4 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment u 4 14 Ordering Information nn 4 14 1 Acessories ein stad uu NY 4 PRODUCT FEATURES 5 2 1 Descriptlofl s aaa alana aa nn 5 2 2 Control Features 6 2 2 1 Model AX501 1 l annie ol 6 2 2 2 Model AKO02 z 8 fa 7 2 2 3 Model 503 nu 8 2 3 Control Descriptions 9 2 3 1 Power On Off 8 9 2 3 2 Voltage and Current Adjustments 9 2 3 3 Current LIMIT 9 2 3 4 TRACKING Switch Models AX502 and AX503 10 2 3 5 Setting 10 2 3 6 Digital LED displays 11 2 3 7 Output Terminals 11 2 3
4. For the use of symmetrical voltages e g 15V one of the 2 terminals MASTER or SLAVE will be connected to the circuit to be powered 0 point Proportional Tracking from 0 30V Current max 2 5A ON Sample Figure 6 NOTE If the SLAVE source is taken outside its operating limits voltage or current by the MASTER source the corresponding LIMIT LED lights up 4 2 4 Use of the 2 7V to 5 5V 5A Power Supply 4x503 oniy If necessary connect the earth ground terminal to the circuit to be powered Connect the and terminals to the points of the circuit to be powered using the connection leads Set the required voltage between 2 7V and 5 5V using the adjustment control For FINE adjustment connect these terminals to a multimeter appropriate range If the output current reaches the 5A limit current value the LIMIT 5A LED comes on the power supply automatically switches to current regulation mode and the voltage is no longer regulated NOTE This output is designed to power logic circuits at 3 or 5V with consumption up to 5A 18 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 9 1 9 2 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE A Warning For maintenance use only specified factory replacement parts To avoid electrical shock do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so To avoid electrical shock and or damage do not
5. 8 Ground Terminal 11 2 4 Power Supply siea Masa odt 11 SPECIFICATI0NS 12 3 1 Specification Chart 12 3 2 General Specifications 54 555555 13 3 3 Safety Specifications u u u UU u uawan aan awu a 14 OPERATION A u HE aaa HRE RH NE 15 4 1 Before Using the Instrument 15 4 2 Operating 15 4 2 1 Using Independent Outputs 16 4 2 2 Use of 2 Outputs in Parallel AX502 and AX503 16 4 2 3 Use of 2 Outputs in Series AX502 and AX503 17 4 2 4 Use of 2 7V to 5 5V 5A Power Supply 52503 Only 16 5 MAINTENANCE U UI UU uuu Q 19 SE Wam ifig a uy N na aca iinet dat 19 5 2 Fuse 6 16 55555 19 5 3 Ceniki de aiden Avice i E 19 S SLOPAGC sess 19 Repair and Calibration 20 Technical and Sales Assistance 20 Limited Warranty 888922 a 21 Warranty RE
6. C 5 C 4 1 Voltage or output 1x 0 60V 1x 0 60V 2 7 Vto 5 5 V TRACKING TRACKING coarse and fine by Adjustment by potentiometers 882288 Display green LEDs green LEDs none Re tv Stability if variation mains 10 0 03 R 2 mV I of the 0 to 2 5 A load 10 92 0 RS My 0 2 R of the 0 to 5 A load 10 mV Residual ripple in Common mode 60 V peak voltage Protection against k current electronic limitation short circuit Coupling of outputs series or parallel TRACKING master slave To avoid significant drops in voltage during regulation verification measurements the contact resistances of the connections must be very low lt 1mQ 12 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 42 Current Display red LEDs is es ll o Accuracy 0 5 of reading 1 digit Output current limited to limitation adjustable from 0 to 2 5 A 5A 5 Residual current lt 22 5 MA Indication of limitation LED Short circuit protection current limitation Protection against overheating yes 32 General Specifications Power Supply 115VAc 10 Consult the factory for changing to 220VAC Display Dual display VOLTAGE in Green and CURRENT in Red 7 segments 0 56 14 2mm digit size Operating Temperature Range 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Storage Temperature Range 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Temperature Coefficien
7. circuits make sure that you are not charged with static electricity which could irreparably damage the instrumen s internal components 4 2 WARNING When the instrument is open some of the internal capacitors may be dangerous even once the instrument has been powered down In the event of faults or abnormal constraints turn the instrument OFF and do not use it until it has been checked Operating Instructions Check the label at the rear of the power supply to make sure that the instrument is set to the AC line voltage compatible with your setting Connect the AC power cord to the supply No connections should be made before powering up Start up the power supply by pushing the Power On Off button ON To turn OFF the instrument unplug the leads and push the Power On Off button OFF DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 15 4 2 1 4 2 2 To use 2 outputs in parallel without TRACKING up to 5A at 30V max see Fig 4 16 e e Using Independent Outputs Connect the AC power cord to the supply Make sure that the voltage adjustment controls and current adjust ment controls are turned to the left as far as they will go minimum voltage and current Make sure that the TRACKING switch is in the OFF position If necessary connect the Earth Ground terminal to the ground of the circuit to be powered to provide protection and the Positive and Negative terminals to the points of the ci
8. the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous 4 Earth Ground DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 3 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories CAT I For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries signal level and limited energy circuits CAT Il For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system Examples are measurements on household appliances or portable tools CAT Ill For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers CAT IV For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply lt 1000V such as on primary overcurrent protection devices ripple control units or meters 13 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equip ment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 4 Ordering Information DC Power Supply Model AX501
9. transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 21 EJAEMC INSTRUMENTS 05 14 99 MAN 100252 v9 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com
10. 10 0 during the setup If you want the SLAVE to track the MASTER 200 set the SLAVE to 20 0 during the setup the output though is still limited to 30 0V 2 3 6 Digital LED displays Aseparate display allows you to view the voltage output in green and the current output in red simultaneously for each 30V output The displays are 3 digit LED indicators with a resolution of 0 1V and 10mA 2 3 7 Output Terminals The female two pin and safety terminals 4mm are used to connect the outputs to the points of the circuit to be powered by means of safety leads only 2 3 8 Ground Terminal This terminal is directly linked internally to the ground on the AC power plug It enables grounding of the circuit to be powered if necessary Its male polarity and green yellow color coding will prevent any confusion in the connections A Interruption of the protective ground conductor inside or out side the power supply is prohibited 2 4 Power Supply The AX Series Power Supplies are factory configured at 115V 10 50 60Hz Consult the factory for changing to 220V supply DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 11 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 Specification Chart Only the values assigned tolerances or the declared limits constitute guaranteed values Values without tolerances are given as indications and the measurement errors must be considered in the reference temperature conditions e g 23
11. Current Adjustment Adjust the value of the current limit by turning the knob to the right increases output or left decreases output The current value displayed is the value of the output current on the red display 2 3 3 Current LIMIT LED The AX Series Power Supplies provides the ability to limit the current output When the limit is reached the power supply will switch to current regulation to ensure the current output and drops the voltage regulation Setting a Current Limit Short the output terminals and adjust the current to the desired limit you may need to have a little voltage for the current to flow The value of current flow will be displaved on the appropriate dis play Turn the voltage output off and connect to the sample As the volt age is increased if the current reaches the set limit the LIMIT LED will turn on and the current will no longer increase The current limit may be overridden simply by increasing the cur rent output manually DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 9 2 3 4 TRACKING Switch Models AX502 and AX503 TRACKING Mode This control enables two 0 to 30V sources to be controlled in series mode When the TRACKING button is switched to ON it sets up a series connection between the terminal of the MASTER power supply and the terminal of the SLAVE power supply The external terminals are used to co
12. ase against defects in manufac ture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distribu tor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records What AEMC Instruments will do Ifa malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in
13. for a variable current of 0 to 2 5A 5W The AX502 offers Dual output e Simultaneous display of the output voltage and current for each output Two 0 to 30V 0 to 2 5A 150W max outputs connected in series parallel or coupled tracking function 30V The AX503 offers Triple power supply e Simultaneous display of the output voltage and current for each 0 30V output Two 0 to 30V 0 to 2 5A 150W max outputs connected in series parallel or coupled tracking function 30V An adjustable 2 7 to 5 5V 5A fixed output for supplying logic cir cuits at 3V or 5V DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 5 22 Control Features 2 2 1 Model AX501 Figure 1 Voltage display green Current display red Current limit LED Power On Off button Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer Output terminal Output terminal Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer Current limit adjustment potentiometer Ground terminal L O O QO FWD gt 6 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 2 2 2 Model AX502 O QO U N gt Figure 2 Current display red Current limit LED Voltage display green Tracking function LED Tracking On Off switch Current limit adjustment potentiometer Power On Off button Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer Output terminals Ou
14. get water or other foreign agents into the case Turn the instrument OFF and discon nect the unit from all the circuits before opening the case Fuse Replacement The fuse protects the primary coil of the power supply transformer against line voltage errors Before opening the power supply to change the fuse you must disconnect the leads and power cord A Only use a fuse of the following type T 6 3A 250V for 115V 9 3 9 4 Cleaning Disconnect the instrument then clean it with a cloth lightly moist ened with soapy water Wipe with a clean dry cloth Make sure it has completely dried before use Do not use abrasives or solvents Storage To ensure proper operation wait for the instrument to return to normal measuring conditions if it has been stored in extreme envi ronmental conditions for a long period of time An abrupt change in the ambient temperature may lead to conden sation inside the instrument and cause short circuits Let the power supply stabilize in temperature before use DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 19 Repair and Galibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as reguired by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA Thi
15. nnect the points in the circuit to be powered Only the voltage settings of the MASTER module cause the voltages of the MASTER and SLAVE to vary proportionally TRACKING LED When this LED is on the TRACKING function has been acti vated 2 3 5 Setting TRACKING The SLAVE tracks as a of the MASTER output You need to set this before turning on the Tracking To set up the Tracking first set the MASTER voltage output then set the SLAVE output To set this simply adjust the SLAVE output voltage NOTE Think of the SLAVE display as a 10 0 100 5 0 50 20 0 200 Once the SLAVE is set switching the Tracking ON will cause the SLAVE to track the MASTER at the inputted Example We want the SLAVE to Track the MASTER 30 of the MASTER output voltage and we want to Track starting 10 0V out of the MASTER Make sure the Tracking is OFF Set the MASTER Voltage to 10 0V Set the SLAVE to 30 3 0V Turn the Tracking switch to ON e The MASTER will display 10 0V and the SLAVE will display 3 0V As the MASTER is increased or decreased the SLAVE will track 30 During Tracking the SLAVE LED displays the actual SLAVE output voltage 10 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 In the previous setting if the MASTER is increased to 20 0V the SLAVE will track and display 6 0V 30 of 20 0V If you want the SLAVE to track the MASTER 100 set the SLAVE to
16. ower supplies MASTER and SLAVE to the same current limitation value Use a lead to short the terminal of one power supply to the oo terminal of the other power supply Use the two and terminals that remain free to make the connection with the circuit to be powered V max 60V Current max 2 5A Figure 5 To use 2 outputs in series with TRACKING symmetrical 30V sources at 2 5A max see Fig 6 Procedure for serial number gt 105500MAV e Insequence power supply athen adjustthe current potentiometers to define identical limit currents Set the 2 Voltage potentiometers of the slave to the maximum around 30 5V Press the TRACKING button ON LED lit When set to ON a series connection between the terminal of the MASTER power supply and the terminal of the SLAVE power supply is set The MASTER source is on the left a set the required initial voltage adjust it to the desired voltage The SLAVE source is on the right b DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 17 In this function only the voltage controls of the MASTER source a will be used from now on Connect the circuit to be powered external terminals of the MASTER and SLAVE power supplies The symmetrical SLAVE source b reacts to the MASTER source a voltage variations by proportional tracking variations in absolute values TRACKING function NOTE
17. pals u amu nA 21 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION WARNING N These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel and proper operation of the instrument Read this user manual completely and follow all the safety information before attempting to use or service this instrument Use caution on any circuit Potentially high voltages and currents may be present and may pose a shock hazard Only use leads with the proper rating Always inspect the instrument and lead prior to use Replace any defective parts immediately Safety is the responsibility of the operator Any defective lead insulation inside or outside of the instrument or disconnection of the protective earth ground terminal may make the instrument dangerous The plug should only be inserted into a socket equipped with a grounding contact The safety connection must not be broken by use of an extension lead without protective insulation Before connecting the power supply make sure the distribution net work is 115VAc 10 1 1 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation Use only specified replacement parts when servicing the instrument This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if
18. rcuit to be powered using the test cables Check the quality and polarity of the connection to the sample Press the Power On Off button ON The LIMIT LED should be OFF Set the voltage to be regulated by turning the voltage controls to the right increasing values The voltage set point is then dis played Adjust the value of the current limit by turning the current control to the right increasing values The current value displayed is the value of the output current Short the output with a lead to adjust the output current See 2 3 3 During use when the output current reaches the limit current value the power supply automatically switches to current reg ulation mode the LIMIT LED turns ON and the voltage is no longer regulated Use of 2 Outputs in Parallel AX502 and AX503 Set the TRACKING switch to the OFF position Set the 2 power supplies MASTER and SLAVE to the same output voltage value Link the terminals together and the short leads terminals together using Connect one of the two terminals and one of the two termi nals to the circuit to be powered DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 V max 30V Current max 5 0A Figure 4 4 2 3 Use of 2 Outputs in Series AX502 and AX503 To use 2 outputs in series without TRACKING up to 60V at 2 5A max see Fig 5 Set the TRACKING switch to the OFF position Setthe 2 p
19. s will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N I S T Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support team Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address 20 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 Limited Warranty The Model AX501 AX502 and AX 503 are warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purch
20. t lt 0 1 x accuracy C Operating Relative Humidity lt 80 RH up to 104 F 40 C Electrical Field nil Magnetic Field lt 40A m Dimensions without knobs 10 63 x 8 86 x 4 73 270 x 225 x 120mm Weight AX501 8 8 Ibs 4kg AX502 9 9 Ibs 4 5kg AX503 13 2 Ibs 6kg DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 13 3 3 Safety Specifications C IEC 1010 1 NF EN 61010 1 A2 1995 Class 1 Pollution Degree 2 Power supply outputs Overvoltage Cat 100V CAT Max Output Voltage 30 5Vpc in normal mode 61 0VDc in series mode Power supply inputs Overvoltage CAT 300V CAT Supply Current 115V 10 50 60Hz Electromagnetic Compatibility EN50081 1 1992 EN50082 2 1998 Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 4 1 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION AN Before Using the Instrument When the reguired voltage and current parameter values are not known start by using the lowest values Before disconnecting the leads of the circuit under test make sure that the power supply is turned off This prevents the creation of break or closure extra currents which may melt the fuse at high currents Never exceed a total output of 60V peak in relation to the ground The instrument must be placed in a ventilated room Do not obstruct the ventilation holes Before opening the instrument disconnect it from all sources of electric current and from the measuring
21. tput terminals Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer 12 Ground terminal L DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 7 2 2 3 Model AX503 s T i 71 NEMC LL T CURRENT VOLTAGE mashe CURRENT VOLTAGE ane eae S t LIMIT 3 z 277 Q 65 0 0 FINE Q BE FINE COARSE 2 020 OLO ain IE 61010 1 Figure 3 1 Current display red 2 Current limit LED 3 Voltage display green 4 Tracking function LED 9 Tracking On Off switch 6 Current limit adjustment potentiometer 7 Power On Off button 8 Fine voltage adjustment potentiometer 9 Output terminals 10 Output terminals 11 Coarse voltage adjustment potentiometer 12 Voltage adjustment potentiometer 13 5A current limit LED 14 Ground terminal 8 DC Power Supply Models AX501 AX502 and AX503 2 3 2 3 1 Control Descriptions Power On Off Button Used to turn the power ON and OFF 2 3 2 Voltage and Current Adjustments Voltage Adjustment Sets the regulated voltage output by turning the large knob COARSE adjustment to the right increases output or left decreases output Sets the regulated voltage output by turning the small knob FINE adjustment to the right increases output or left decreases output The FINE adjustment range represents approximately 10 of the main range The value of the voltage output is displayed in real time on the green display
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