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GENERAL 

These  model  power  supplies  have  a  very  wide  variety  of 

applications  in  electrical  and  electronics  servicing,  engineering 
laboratories,  manufacturing  and  testing  facilities,  schools,  and 
home hobbies. The power supply output is fully adjustable from 0 
to 35 volts and 0 to 10 amps. This flexibility makes them suitable 
for most applications requiring a dc power source. 
 

ELECTRONICS SERVICING 

Most  electronics  troubleshooting  and  repair  is  performed  on  a 

test bench. This power supply can provide the dc power source to 
operate  a  module  or  circuit  board  on  the  test  bench  when  it  is 
removed  from  its  parent  equipment.  It  can  be  used  to  power 
portable,  battery-operated  equipment  and  check  the  effect  of  low 
battery  voltage.  It  can  power  vehicular  equipment  such  as  tape 
players, auto sound systems, CB radios, etc. on the test bench. 

Most  automobiles  and  other  vehicles  use  12-volt  electrical 

systems. Although the electrical system is normally referred to as 
a  12-volt  system,  actual  battery  voltage  when  fully  charged  is 
approximately 14 volts. The power supply may be set to 14 volts 
for  servicing  equipment  from  vehicles  with  12-volt  electrical 
systems.  Some  trucks  use  a  24-volt  electrical  system;  bench 
testing  of  equipment  from  these  systems  should  be  performed  at 
28 volts. 

Some  servicing  applications  require  the  injection  of  a  variable 

dc  voltage  for  certain  tests,  such  as  checking  the  effect  of  AGC 
bias  in  a  television  receiver.  This  requires  an  isolated  dc  power 
supply, such as the Model 1745A or 1744A.

 

The  equipment  being  tested  may  contain  its  own  power 
supply and operate from ac power. A dc voltage may already 
be  present  in  the  circuit.  One  polarity  of  the  power  supply 
output is floated to an appropriate point in the circuit, such as 
the  emitter  of  a  transistor.  The  other  polarity  of  the  power 
supply  output  is  then  applied  to  another  point  in  the  circuit, 
such  as  the  base of  that  transistor. Varying the power supply 
voltage  then  varies  the  dc  bias  on  the  stage,  and  the  effects 
may  be  noted.  A  series  limiting  resistor  is  often  used  to 
protect the circuits from overdissipation. 
 

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING 

In electronics manufacturing facilities, the power supply is 

often  used  as  a  dc  power  source  while  testing  and  adjusting 
modules, subassemblies, and complete units in the production 
and  assembly  area  or  in  the  quality  control  area.  The 
instrument can be used in incoming inspection as a dc power 
source for testing purchased components and subassemblies. 

 
This  power  supply  is  particularly  well  suited  for 

manufacturing  applications  because  of  its  ease  of  operation 
and  its  continuous  duty  rating.  When  load  current  or  total 
power  dissipation  are  among  the  main  characteristics  to  be 
measured,  the  total  load  current  and  voltage  are  easily 
displayed  on  the  LED  displays.  The  current  limit  can  be  set 
so  that  all  units  which  do  not  meet  the  load  current 
specification will cause the 

CC

 indicator to light, and the unit 

can be rejected. 

 

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Summary of Contents for 1744A

Page 1: ...0 35 V 0 10 A DC POWER SUPPLY With Dual Displays INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model 1744A 1745A...

Page 2: ...us shock hazard exists unless the equipment is unplugged just turning off the equipment does not remove the hazard or an isolation transformer is used b If the equipment under test is powered up and t...

Page 3: ...on 15 Constant Voltage Constant Current Characteristic 16 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Series 16 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Parallel 19 Page APPLICATIONS 20 General 20 Electronics Servicing...

Page 4: ...it may be preset When load variations cause the current to reach the preset limit the unit then regulates output current rather than output voltage Current limits are adjustable from 5 to 100 of maxim...

Page 5: ...s good visibility in bright or low light Two Current Ranges model 1744A High Low switch selects full output 0 10A or on quarter output 0 2 2A Low range improves current settability and meter resolutio...

Page 6: ...s 5 to 100 Current Regulation Line 108 132 V 0 4 5 mA Load 0 4 5 mA Current Ripple 3 mA typical METERING Model 1745A Voltmeter 4 digit Green LED Display Range 0 to 99 99 V Accuracy 0 7 9 digits Ammete...

Page 7: ...s Thermal Drift results in the metering of the power supply to either slowly increase or decrease with the change in the power supply s internal temperature As the power supply outputs more power its...

Page 8: ...ously monitors voltage 4 RED LED Display 1745A 4 digit display continuously monitors current VOLTAGE CONTROLS 5 Coarse Control Coarse adjustment of output voltage Read value on GREEN LED display 6 Fin...

Page 9: ...9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figure 2 Rear Panel REAR PANEL CONTROLS 7 Fuse 8 Power Cord 9 110 220 Line Voltage Conversion Switch...

Page 10: ...ild up Although the power supply is protected against reverse polarity damage the circuit being powered may not include such protection Always carefully observe polarity incorrect polarity may damage...

Page 11: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Figure 3 A and B Grounding Possibilities...

Page 12: ...12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 C and D Grounding Possibilities...

Page 13: ...the circuit can result from reverse polarity Use color coded hook up leads for convenience in identifying polarity red for and black for 6 Make sure that the hook up leads offer sufficient current ca...

Page 14: ...ion of the VOLTAGE control will not increase the output voltage SETTING CURRENT LIMIT 1 Determine the maximum safe current for the device to be powered 2 Temporarily short the and terminals of the pow...

Page 15: ...power supply and connect it to the device to be powered 5 Turn on the power supply The CC indicator should light 6 Increase the Coarse and Fine CURRENT control setting until the desired constant curr...

Page 16: ...tage mode automatically occurs from a decrease in load A good example of this would be seen when charging a 12 volt battery Initially the open circuit voltage of the power supply may be preset for 13...

Page 17: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Series 17...

Page 18: ...18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 Connecting Two Power Supplies in Parallel...

Page 19: ...lue Then when the load is connected set the VOLTAGE controls on the two power supplies for equal voltage readings This should also provide approximately equal current from each supply Add the two curr...

Page 20: ...such as checking the effect of AGC bias in a television receiver This requires an isolated dc power supply such as the Model 1745A or 1744A The equipment being tested may contain its own power supply...

Page 21: ...and voltage meter simultaneously is a great aid in such experiments BATTERY CHARGING The power supply can be used as a battery charger to restore the charge in rechargeable batteries such as lead aci...

Page 22: ...2 OPERATION FUSE VALUE TYPE 120 V 6 A SLOW BLOW 220 230 240 V 3 A SLOW BLOW Table 1 Fuse Values LINE VOLTAGE CONVERSION INTERNATIONAL UNITS The primary winding of the power transformer is tapped to p...

Page 23: ...lts on the Multimeter Adjust upper GREEN R304 for a front panel meter reading of 35 00 volts on the GREEN VOLTAGE meter 1 Set the front panel Coarse VOLTAGE control for a reading of 04 00 to 06 00 vol...

Page 24: ...MAINTENANCE Figure 11 Location of Adjustments 24...

Page 25: ...unt must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges please visit www bkprecision com and click on service repair Return all merchandise to B K Prec...

Page 26: ...om within fifteen 15 days of purchase Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranty is void...

Page 27: ...off switch fuses power transformer etc any time the equipment is connected to an ac outlet 7 B K Precision products are not authorized for use in any application involving direct contact between our...

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