RIGOL
Quick Guide
DP800A Series Programmable
Linear DC Power Supply
Aug. 2013
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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Guaranty and Declaration
Copyright
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Trademark Information
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Publication Number
QGH03104-1110
Notices
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RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
RIGOL shall not be liable for losses caused by either incidental or consequential in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any information contained.
Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied or photocopied or rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance certification is in progress.
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If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual, please contact RIGOL.
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Safety Requirement
General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this manual.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country could be used.
Ground The Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of power cord to the Protective Earth terminal before any inputs or outputs.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electrical shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
Keep Well Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the device. So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.
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Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not operate in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, it is important to operate the device away from an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in air, please keep the surface of device clean and dry.
Electrostatic Prevention.
Operate in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid damages induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.
Handling Safety.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob interfaces and other parts on the panels.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the Product:
DANGER indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen. WARNING indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous |
Safety |
Protective |
Chassis |
Test |
Voltage |
Warning |
Earth |
Ground |
Ground |
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Terminal |
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General Care and Cleaning
General Care:
Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Cleaning:
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1.Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2.Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lintfree cloth (with a mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose them to liquids which have causticity.
WARNING
To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting to a power source.
Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and harm to human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
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Document Overview
This manual is used to guide users to quickly understand the front panel, rear panel, user interface and basic operating methods of DP800A series programmable linear DC power supply. You can download the newest version of this manual from www.rigol.com.
Format Conventions in this Manual
1Buttons
The function key at the front panel is denoted by the format of “Button Name (Bold) + Text Box” in the manual, for example, Utility denotes the “System Auxiliary Function Setting” key.
2Menu
The menu item is denoted by the format of “Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading” in the manual, for example, Sys Info denotes the “System Information” item under Utility.
3Operation Steps
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow “” in the manual. For example, Utility System denotes pressing Utility at the front panel and then pressing System.
Content Conventions in this Manual
DP800A series programmable linear DC power supply includes the following models. In this manual, DP831A is taken as an example to illustrate the functions and operating methods of DP800A series.
Model |
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Channel Output Voltage/Current |
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DP831A |
3 |
8V/5A, 30V/2A, -30V/2A |
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DP832A |
3 |
30V/3A, 30V/3A, 5V/3A |
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DP821A |
2 |
60V/1A, 8V/10A |
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DP811A |
1 |
20V/10A (Range 1), 40V/5A (Range 2) |
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Contents |
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Guaranty and Declaration ......................................................................... |
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Safety Requirement ................................................................................ |
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General Safety Summary........................................................................... |
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Safety Terms and Symbols ....................................................................... |
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General Care and Cleaning ........................................................................ |
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Environmental Considerations.................................................................... |
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Document Overview............................................................................... |
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Quick Start............................................................................................... |
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General Inspection ................................................................................... |
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Appearance and Dimensions...................................................................... |
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Front Panel.............................................................................................. |
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Rear Panel.............................................................................................. |
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To Connect to Power................................................................................ |
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Power-on Inspection................................................................................ |
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To Replace the Fuse ................................................................................ |
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User Interface......................................................................................... |
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To Use the Built-in Help System ................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting..................................................................................... |
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