Typical Constant Voltage Operation - BK Precision 1710A Manual De Instruccion

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read output voltage and
Current meters
Load
Figure 4. Typical Constant Voltage Operation
5. Observe proper polarity. If the circuit being powered is not
Adjust to
Desired voltage
6. Make sure that the hook-up leads offer sufficient current
CV Indicator on

TYPICAL CONSTANT VOLTAGE OPERATION

1. Before connecting the device to be powered to the power
Present current 2. Set Fine VOLTAGE control to center and Coarse
limiting
3. Turn off power supply and connect it to the device to be
4. Turn on POWER switch. The CV indicat or should light.
5. Increase the VOLTAGE setting until the V meter reads the
6. Note the load current on the ammeter.
7. If the load current exceeds the preset current limit, the CV
13
equipped with reverse polarity protection, damage to the
circuit can result from reverse polarity. Use color coded
hook-up leads for convenience in identifying polarity, red
for (+) and black for ( -).
capability and low resistance between the power supply and
the circuits being powered.
supply, determine the maximum safe load current for the
device to be powered and set the current limit value (see
"Setting Current Limit" procedure in this section).
VOLTAGE control to minimum (fully counterclockwise).
powered (see "Hook-Up" procedure in this section).
desired value. The Fine control permits easier setting to a
specific value.
indicator will go off and the CC indicator will light. In this
case, the power supply automatically switches to the
constant current mode, and further rotation of the
VOLTAGE control will not increase the output voltage as
read on the V meter.