AMETEK PLA-PLW - Manual (Page 41)

TWO: INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
This section provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the electronic load.
BASIC SETUP PROCEDURE
Use Table 2.1 to summarize the basic setup procedure and an overall view of the subsections. Use the procedure as a
quick reference if you are familiar with the installation requirements for the programming electronic load. If you want
more information, each step in the procedure refers to subsequent sections, which contain more details. Execute each step
in the sequence provided.
TABLE 2.1 BASIC SETUP PROCEDUE
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Step# Description Action
Reference
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1
Inspection Perform an initial physical Inspection, cleaning,
inspection of the load. and packaging.
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2 Installation Install the instrument on
Location, mounting,
bench or rack mount, and ventilation.
ensuring adequate ventilation.
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3 Input power Connect AC input power
AC input power
connection.
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4 Test Perform functional tests for
Functional test.
CV mode, CC mode, and
front panel controls.
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5 Source Connect the source.
Source connection.
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6 Sense Connect sensing lines.
Local and Remote sense.
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INSPECTION, CLEANING, AND PACKAGING
x INITIAL INSPECTION: When you first receive your unit, perform a quick physical check.
1. Inspect the instrument for cracks, scratches, broken switches, connectors, and display.
2. Make sure there is not damage on the AC power cord; the AC input cover is installed properly and with the
strain relief.
3. Make sure there is no loose component in the unit that may cause by the long distance shipping.
If the unit is damaged, save all the packing materials and notify the carrier immediately.
x MAINTENANCE: No routine servicing of the electronic load is required except for periodic cleaning.
Whenever the instrument is removed from operation, first use a low pressure air to blow dust from in and around
components on the printed circuit board, clean the front panel with dry cloths or with a weak solution of soap
and water, clean the metal surfaces with naphtha or an equivalent solvent when used in high humility. Then use
the low-pressure air to blow it again.
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