AMETEK Compact i/iX Series - Manual (Page 101)

User Manual Compact i/iX Series
AMETEK Programmable Power California Instruments 101
7. Service
7.1 Cleaning
The exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and
wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water or other
cleaning agents directly on the power source.
7.2 General
This section describes the suggested maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The
troubleshooting procedure is divided into two sections. The first section deals with basic operation and
connection of the equipment. The second section requires opening the unit and using LED indicators
and a simple multimeter to troubleshoot the unit down to the module level. Only a qualified electronic
technician should attempt this level of troubleshooting.
7.3 Basic operation
PARAGRAPH PROBLEM
7.3.1 Excessive Output Voltage
7.3.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation
7.3.3 Overcurrent Light On
7.3.4 Distorted Output
7.3.5 No Output and no lights on front panel
7.3.6 No output, but front panel controller is active.
7.3.1 Excessive Output Voltage
CAUSE SOLUTION
External sense not connected(If used) Connect external sense wires on the rear
panel from TB1-1 to TB1-2 and from TB1-
3 to TB1-4
7.3.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation
CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit is overloaded Remove overload
Unit is programmed to wrong voltage
range. Select correct voltage range.
Input line has fallen below spec. limit. Check input supply voltage.