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DCP42-EU-EN V1.2   9/13 

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Specifications

 Output 

Variable Output Voltage (Limited to O/P 160W) 0 - 42VDC  
Variable Output Current (Limited to O/P 160W) 0 - 10A 
Nominal Output Power (42V / 3.8A) 160W 

Preset Outputs 

Preset 1 (P1) Voltage: 5V ±0.2V, Current: 10A ±0.2A   
Preset 2 (P2) Voltage: 13.8V ±0.2V, Current: 10A ±0.2A 
Preset 3 (P3) Voltage: 20V ±0.2V, Current: 4.0A ±0.2A   

Voltage Regulation 

Load (0-100% Rated Current) ≤50mV 
Line (90-264VAC Variation) ≤10mV 

Current Regulation 

Load (10-90% Rated Voltage) ≤50mA 
Line (90-264VAC Variation) ≤10mA 

Ripple & Noise 

Ripple & Noise (RMS) Voltage ≤8mVrms   
Ripple & Noise (peak-peak) Voltage ≤80mVp-p  
Current Ripple & Noise (peak-peak) ≤50mA   

Meter Type & Accuracy 

Voltage Meter 4 Digit LED Display ±(0.1% +5 counts) 
Current Meter 4 Digit LED Display ±(0.1% +5 counts) 

Resolution 

Output Voltage Resolution 0.02V 
Output Current Resolution 0.01A 

Setting Accuracy 

Output Voltage ±(0.2% +0.05) 
Output Current ±(0.2% +0.05) 

Output Rise & Fall Time 

Output T-ON (50% Load Current) ≤80ms   
Output T-ON (100% Load Current) ≤1200ms 
Output T-OFF (50% Load Current) ≤90ms   
Output T-OFF (100% Load Current) ≤50ms   

Power 

Operation Input Voltage Range 90 –264VAC 
Operation Input Voltage Frequency Range 45-65Hz~ 

No Load Input Current 

(230Vac / 100Vac): ≤220mA 

Full Load Input Current

 

(230Vac / 100Vac): ≤1.0A / 2.3A 

Power Consumption

 

(230Vac / 100Vac): ≤190W / 200W @ 42V / 3.8A 

Efficiency 

(230Vac / 100Vac): ≥86% / 84% @ 42V / 3.8A 

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Summary of Contents for DCP42

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Model DCP42 160W Laboratory Grade Constant Power Switching Mode Power Supply actoolsupply com actoolsupply com actoolsupply com Extech DCP42 160W Single Continuous Switching Power Supply...

Page 2: ...emote Control Mode 8 4 3 3 Deactivating the Remote Control Mode 8 4 3 4 Factory Default Reset 8 5 OPERATION 9 5 1 Powering the Supply 9 5 2 Switching the Power Supply ON and Self Test Information 9 5...

Page 3: ...nection 12 6 4 2 Disconnection 12 6 5 Remote Control Operation 13 6 5 1 REMOTE CONTROL METHOD 1 Using two external DC voltage sources 13 6 5 2 REMOTE CONTROL METHOD 2 Using two 0 to 5K Ohm variable re...

Page 4: ...te and quick setting of Voltage Current Setting changing and verifying the current limit level is convenient and can be performed without output pole spiking The Remote Control feature permits output...

Page 5: ...e first Replace the AC fuse with the same type and rating as the original fuse The maximum output voltage of the DCP42 exceeds 60VDC avoid touching the metal contact parts at the output terminals CAUT...

Page 6: ...2 3 Menu Key Shift Key Lock Unlock Key A W meter Key Output ON OFF V t Key 7 Output Safety Jacks Rated 10A 8 USB Remote Control port For access to computer to run cyclical operation with programmable...

Page 7: ...er can change these output settings using the voltage and current knobs Recall No Output Voltage Output Current P1 5V Maximum P2 13 8V Maximum P3 40V Maximum 4 3 Set Mode Enter the Set Mode by pushing...

Page 8: ...ode all function keys located on the front panel will be locked the Lock Unlock button light switches ON 4 3 3 Deactivating the Remote Control Mode a Press Lock Unlock button to unlock all the functio...

Page 9: ...values by using coarse and then fine tuning The display will resume its normal brightness after few seconds to confirm an adjustment 5 4 Connecting the Power Supply and running a Test 1 Connect the eq...

Page 10: ...etting as an example turn the Voltage control knob until A b appears on the voltmeter display and then turn the Current control knob to set to desired transit time t 5 seconds for example 6 1 3 Genera...

Page 11: ...1 Pulse waveform with 3sec at 10V and 1sec at 5V Set A Preset 1 5V set B Preset 2 10V Set Func A 1 second by turning the Current control knob Func B 3 seconds using the same procedure as above Set t...

Page 12: ...return to normal operation Note The UVL and UCL settings default to the maximum output value 6 4 Remote Sensing Note Observe warnings displayed by the Power Supply an incorrect disconnection sequence...

Page 13: ...by varying the external voltage source Short circuit the main output with 14AWG wire to check the CC setting on the display while varying the external voltage source 6 5 2 REMOTE CONTROL METHOD 2 Usin...

Page 14: ...e the software please refer to the instructions provided on the supplied CD ROM and or the instructions provided in the HELP Utility within the software program Check the software download page of the...

Page 15: ...t keys on PC keyboard for new locations 3 Data that exceed the rated voltage and current will not be accepted 4 Voltages that exceed the UVL Upper Voltage Limit will not be accepted 5 If retrieved or...

Page 16: ...Set t b a 2 seconds Set Func A 3 seconds Set Func B 3 seconds Example 4 Irregular waveform Set A 5V B 10 V Set t a b 2 second Set t b a 2 seconds Set Func A 2 seconds Set Func B 6 seconds Example 5 I...

Page 17: ...tage 80mVp p Current Ripple Noise peak peak 50mA Meter Type Accuracy Voltage Meter 4 Digit LED Display 0 1 5 counts Current Meter 4 Digit LED Display 0 1 5 counts Resolution Output Voltage Resolution...

Page 18: ...1 5KVac O P F G 0 5KVac Insulation Resistance I P O P I P F G O P F G 100Mohm 500Vdc EMC CE EN55011 Harmonics Current Emission EN 61000 3 2 Voltage Fluctuations Flicker EN 61000 3 3 EMC Immunity EN 61...

Page 19: ...nit to cool for at least 30 minutes Check to see if any ventilation holes are blocked also check that there is sufficient clearance around the power supply Listen carefully for the short wind sound em...

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