Description Of The Instrument; Introduction - Metrix AX 1360P Notice De Fonctionnement

Description of the instrument

Introduction

Independent
/Tracking Series
/Tracking Parallel
Constant Voltage/
Constant Current
Automatic
Tracking Mode
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Regulated programmable DC power supply is light weight, adjustable,
multifunctional work stations. It has three independent outputs: two with
adjustable voltage level and one with fixed level selectable from 2.5V, 3.3V
and 5V. The power supply can be used for logic circuits where various
output voltage or current are needed, and for tracking mode definition
systems where positive and negative voltages with good accuracy are
required.
The output modes of the power supply - independent, tracking series, and
tracking parallel - can be selected by pressing the TRACKING key on the
front panel. In the independent mode, the output voltage and current of each
channel are controlled separately. The isolation degree, from output terminal
to chassis or from output terminal to output terminal, is 300V. In the tracking
modes, both the CH1 and CH2 outputs are automatically connected in
series or parallel; no need to connect output leads. In the series mode, the
output voltage is doubled; in the parallel mode, the output current is
doubled.
Except for CH3, each output channel is completely transistorized and well-
regulated, and works in constant voltage (CV) or constant current (CC)
mode. Even at the maximum output current, a fully rated, continuously
adjustable output voltage is provided. For a big load, the power supply can
be used as a CV source; while for a small load, a CC source. When in the
CV mode (independent or tracking mode), output current (overload or short
circuit) can be controlled via the front panel. When in the CC mode
(independent mode only), the maximum (ceiling) output voltage can be
controlled via the front panel. The power supply will automatically cross over
from CV to CC operation when the output current reaches the target value.
The power supply will automatically cross over from CC to CV when the
output voltage reaches the target value. For more details about CV/CC
mode operation, see page 41.
The front panel display (CH1, CH2) shows the output voltage or current.
When operating in the tracking mode, the power supply will automatically
connect to the auto- tracking mode.
Description of the instrument
DC Power Supply