DLM 600W Series
Power Supplies
M51A Option: Isolated Analog
Programming Manual
Power Supplies
Elgar Electronics Corporation
9250 Brown Deer Road
San Diego, CA 92121-2294
1-800-73ELGAR (1-800-733-5427)
Tel: (858) 450-0085
Fax: (858) 458-0267
Email: sales@elgar.com
www.elgar.com
©2002 by Elgar Electronics Corporation
This document contains information proprietary to Elgar Electronics Corporation. The information contained herein is
not to be duplicated or transferred in any manner without prior written permission from Elgar Electronics Corporation.
ust 21, 2002 Document No. M362299-01 Rev A
SAFETY NOTICE
Before applying power to the system, verify that the instrument is configured properly for the user’s
particular application.
WARNING!
Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are
removed. Qualified personnel must use extreme caution
when servicing this equipment. Circuit boards, test points,
and output voltages also may be floating with respect to
chassis ground.
Installation and servicing must be performed by qualified personnel who are aware of dealing
properly with attendant hazards. This includes such simple tasks as fuse verification.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the chassis. Similarly, other
power ground lines including those to application and maintenance equipment must
properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
be grounded
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any
cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis.
However, depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO
HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must
ensure that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any
inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the
electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety
glasses during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Some circuits are live even with the front panel switch turned off. Service, fuse verification, and
connection of wiring to the chassis must be accomplished at least five minutes after power has
been removed via external means; all circuits and/or terminals to be touched must be safety
grounded to the chassis.
These operating instructions form an integral part of the equipment and must be available to the
operating personnel at all times. All the safety instructions and advice notes are to be followed.
Neither Elgar Electronics Corporation, San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales
organizations can accept any responsibility for incidental or consequential injury of personnel, or
loss or damage of equipment or material that results from improper use of the equipment and
accessories.
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ELGAR FIVE–YEAR WARRANTY
Elgar Electronics Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Elgar) warrants its products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date of shipment of the product to
the original purchaser. Liability of Elgar under this warranty shall exist provided that:
• the Buyer exposes the product to normal use and service and provides normal maintenance on the
product;
• Elgar is promptly notified of defects by the Buyer and that notification occurs within the warranty period;
• the Buyer receives a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Elgar’s Repair Department prior to
the return of the product to Elgar for repair, phone 800-73-ELGAR (800-733-5427), ext. 2295;
• the Buyer returns the defective product in the original, or equivalent, shipping container;
• if, upon examination of such product by Elgar it is disclosed that, in fact, a defect in materials and/or
workmanship does exist, that the defect in the product was not caused by improper conditions, misuse,
or negligence; and,
• that Elgar QA seal and nameplates have not been altered or removed and the equipment has not been
repaired or modified by anyone other than Elgar authorized personnel.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited
to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of the product to a particular purpose. Elgar, its agents,
or representatives shall in no circumstance be liable for any direct, indirect, special, penal, or consequential
loss or damage of any nature resulting from the malfunction of the product. Remedies under this warranty
are expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
• To return a defective product, contact an Elgar representative or the Elgar factory for an RMA number.
Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.
• For Elgar products found to be defective within thirty days of receipt by the original purchaser, Elgar will
absorb all ground freight charges for the repair. Products found defective within the warranty period, but
beyond the initial thirty-day period, should be returned prepaid to Elgar for repair. Elgar will repair the unit
and return it by ground freight pre-paid.
• Normal warranty service is performed at Elgar during the weekday hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific
time. Warranty repair work requested to be accomplished outside of normal working hours will be subject to
Elgar non-warranty service rates.
• Warranty field service is available on an emergency basis. Travel expenses (travel time, per diem expense,
and related air fare) are the responsibility of the Buyer. A Buyer purchase order is required by Elgar prior to
scheduling.
• A returned product found, upon inspection by Elgar, to be in specification is subject to an inspection fee and
applicable freight charges.
• Equipment purchased in the United States carries only a United States warranty for which repair must be
accomplished at the Elgar factory.
Committed to Quality...Striving for Excellence
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 M51A OPTION OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 General Description ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Supplemental Characteristics .............................................................. 1-2
SECTION 2 ISOLATED REMOTE ANALOG INTERFACE OPERATION
2.1 INTFC SETUP Switch...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 INTFC SETUP Switch Functions ......................................................... 2-2
2.2 SETUP Switch ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Isolated Analog Interface Connector ............................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 ISOLATED ANALOG INTERFACE Functions ..................................... 2-5
2.4 Remote Programming Configuration ............................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Voltage Source Programming of Output Voltage................................. 2-8
2.4.2 Voltage Source Programming of Output Current................................. 2-8
2.4.3 Voltage Source Programming of OVP ................................................. 2-8
2.4.4 Resistance Programming of Output Voltage ....................................... 2-9
2.4.5 Resistance Programming of Output Current........................................ 2-9
2.4.6 Resistance Programming of OVP...................................................... 2-10
2.4.7 4-20mA Current Source Programming of Output Voltage ................. 2-10
2.4.8 4-20mA Current Source Programming of Output Current.................. 2-10
2.5 EXTERNAL-OFF Control............................................................................... 2-11
2.6 Remote Monitoring ........................................................................................ 2-11
2.7 Remote Digital Status Signals ....................................................................... 2-12
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