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The contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Please observe that this manual does not create any legally binding
obligations f or Vaisala towards the customer or end user. All legally
binding commitments and agreements are included exclusively in the
applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale.
WHP25 Mains Power Supply User's
Guide. Replaces the above mentioned
Technical Reference and Quick
Reference Guide.
Safety
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General Safety Considerations
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are
highlighted as follows:
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read
and follow instructions very carefully at this point, there is
a risk of injury or even death.
Chapter 1 ___________________________________________General Information
CAUTION
NOTE
WARNING
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read
and follow instructions carefully at this point, the product
could be dama ged or important data could be l ost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Product Related Safety
Precautions
WHP25 Mains Power Supply delivered to you has been
tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory.
Note the following precautions:
Ground the product, and verify outdoor installation
grounding periodically to minimize shock hazard.
CAUTION
Do not modify the unit. Improper modificatio n can damage
the product o r lead to malfunction.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent
damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala products are
adequately protected agains t ESD for their intended use.
However, it is possible to dam a ge the produ ct by deliver i ng
electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or
inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages
yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly
grounded and protected ESD w orkbench. When this is
not possible, ground yourse lf to the equipment chassis
before touching the boards. Ground yourself with a wrist
strap and a resistive connection cord. When neither of the
above is possible, touch a cond uctive part of the
equipment chassi s with y our other ha nd befo re to uc hin g
the boards.
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching
the component contacts.
Warranty
For certain prod ucts Vaisala n ormally gives a l imited one
year warranty. Please obser ve that any such warranty may
not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear,
exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or
installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please see the
applicable supply contract or conditions of sale for details of
the warranty for each product.
This chapter introduces the WHP25 Mains Power Supply
features.
Introduction to WHP25 Mains Power
Supply
WHP25 is a compact AC (Mains) Power Supply Unit
intended for outdoor use. The unit is capable of delivering
power, for exam ple, to the WA25 Wind Set.
The nominal inpu t power of 230 VAC can be changed by
jumpers between 100 VAC and 245 VAC (±10 %). The
WHP25 unit provides two power outputs, namely 24.0 VDC
(max 5.2 A) and 38.0 VAC (max 0.9 A).
The WHP25 unit has a waterproof housing made from cast
aluminum. The mounting hardware is included in the
delivery. It is mountable to a Ø 100 mm standard pole mast.