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1. OUTLINE 

The PR-A Series  i s a  s e r i a l control type regulted DC power supply.  I t  i s a 
constant voltage/current power supply whose output can be varied from 0 up 

to the rated values. 
11  i s a compact uni t which, provided  w i t h both  v o l t a g e and  c u r r e n t 

calibrated meters, allows both voltage and current to be monitored simultan-
eous  l y .  I n terms of operabi 1 i ty, the uni t enables high  p r e c i s i o n , 
continunes  r i a b i 1 i t y  v i a coarse and fine adjust knobs. We are confident 
that the unit's design conceived with the user's convenience in mind to enable 

advantages such as arrangement in easy -to- use configurations and 

r e l i a b i l i t y  w i l l  s a t i s f y your needs very well. 

With the PR-A Series, multiple units of the same model can be connected in 

parallel to set up a "one-control" master/salve configuration having increased 
current output. 

2. FEATURES 

OThe PR-A  S e r i e s  i s a constant  v o l t a g e / c u r r e n t supply which  f e a t u r e s 

extremely low voltage and load fluctuations and ripple noise. 

OControls the output on and off by using output switch. 
OThe unit features separate voltage and current meters so that both voltage 

and current can be monitored simultaneously. 

OOutput voltage and current can be adjusted continuously to any desired 

values. 
Furthermore, the voltage can be preset  e a s i l y and  p r e c i s e l y using coarse 
and fine adjust knobs. 

OThe constant current  c i r c u i t operates to protect against overload and output 

shorting. The limiting current can be preset from 0 up to the rated curr 
and the unit can also be used as a constant current supply. 

OThe units enables "one-control" operat ion  v i a connect ion in  s e r i e s , or 

via parallel connection in a master/slave configuration. 

OUsing an optional rack-mounting adapter (RK-604), the PR Series can be 

installed on a EIA or  J I S rack. 

Summary of Contents for PR-A Series

Page 1: ...REGULATED DC POWER SUPPLY PR A SERIES PR18 1 2A PR18 3A PR18 5A PR36 1 2A PR36 3A PR70 1A PR250 0 42A INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION CO PRINTED IN JAPAN B63 0174 00 N 36505 KENWOOD ...

Page 2: ... STAND ALONE OPERATION 11 6 2 OPERATION IN SERIES 11 6 3 OPERATION IN PARALLEL 12 7 MAINTENANCE 14 7 1 REMOVING THE CASE 14 7 2 CHANGING THE SOURCE VOLTAGE 14 7 3 FUSE REPLACEMENT 15 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 tate This instruction manual is descrived for seven models PR18 1 2A PR18 3A PR18 5A PR36 1 2A PR36 3A PR70 1A and PR250 0 42A Refer to item applied to your product 3 ...

Page 3: ...configuration having increased current output 2 FEATURES OThe PR A Series i s a constant voltage current supply which features extremely low voltage and load fluctuations and ripple noise OControls the output on and off by using output switch OThe unit features separate voltage and current meters so that both voltage and current can be monitored simultaneously OOutput voltage and current can be ad...

Page 4: ...s lmV rms 2 5mV rms Ripple peak peak to peak Note 1 2 m V p p 6 m V p p Transient response Output current 5 to 100 100 is Typical Tenperature coefficient 150ppm C Typical Constant current characteristics Input fluctuation for surge of AC 10 2 m A Load fluctuation for surge of 0 to 100 10mA 10mA 15mA 15mA 15mA 10mA Ripple noise rms 10Hz to 1MHz Note 1 2 4 m A rms 6 0mA rms 10mA rms 2 4mA rms 6 0mA ...

Page 5: ...ural convection Power consumption V A W for rated load of AC 100V Approx 60VA 45W ApproxJ25VA 100W Approx 200VA 165W Approx 105VA 73WApprox 225VA 170WApprox l40VA 110W Approx 200VA 155W 1nput voltage Voltage Frequency AC 100V 101 50 60Hz 120V 200V 220V 240V 10 max AC 250V Internal switching possible Di mentions and weight Dimentions widthxheightxdepth 104x147x180mm 104x147x215mm 138x147x230mm 104 ...

Page 6: ... ordinary use be sure that the MASTER SLAVE switch on the rear panel i s set to MASTER and that either the output terminal or the output terminal is connected to the GND terminal case GND via the shorting bar 3 Output current value setting To set the constant current value short circuit output terminals and and deliver the output current 4 Set up envi ronment Be sure to use this unit within the sp...

Page 7: ... igure Figure 2 8 5 EXPLANATION OF PANELS ...

Page 8: ...age CURRENT Knob for setting the current value in the constant current mode I t can be used to set the limiting value for the output current Output terminal Terminal for tapping of output voltages Output terminal Terminal for tapping of output voltages GND terminal The ground terminal i t is connected to the main chassis Normally this terminal is connected to either the or terminal with short bar ...

Page 9: ...d be set to MASTER For details see section 6 3 Parallel Operation IN OUT terminals for parallei operation Control terminals for use in the one control parallei operation mode Power cable Approx 2 meter long power cable equipped with standard wall plug Heat sink A heat dissipator for the transistors be careful as this area can beco quite hot during operation 10 ...

Page 10: ...however care must be taken that the voltage of niether of the terminals with respect to the chassis GND exceeds the ground proof voltage In the case of serial operation of two units both same model a For connection as in Fig 4 the output voltage but output current wi 11 be limited to within the value specified for a single unit b For connection as in Fig 5 where an intermediate point is hooked up ...

Page 11: ...ion use terminals IN OUT located on the rear panel of the master and slave s as shown in Figure 5 4 For connecting the output terminals of each of the machines to the load use all cords of the same length 5 For and grounding to the GND terminal hook up the master and slave machines via the terminals on the panels Figure 7 shows the output connection scheme for grounding 6 Set the voltage and curre...

Page 12: ... please contuct your dealer or our distributer Connect ion of Terminal on Rear Panel While pressing on the s l i t portion of the terminal with an ordinary screwdriver insert the connecting cable into the round juck When insertion is complete remove the screwdriver The cable wi 11 remain locked into the terminal even after the screwdriver is removed Insert the connecting cable 13 Slave 1 Slave 2 L...

Page 13: ...rnal power transformer and fuse specifications as shown in the figure below Supply voltage conversion and fuse replacement To the switch primary AC voltage reconnect the connector according to the desired voltage VoItage SwItching Fuse PC Board View from Component Side 14 T o sftitch the secondary voltage reconnect jumper lines and solder t h e m according to the desired voltage For 120 240V inser...

Page 14: ... that has the appropriate rating according to the chart below Note When changing the supply voltage or replacing a fuse remove the power cord from the AC outlet Model Name PR18 1 2A PR18 3A PR18 5A PR36 1 2A PR36 3A PR70 1A P R 2 5 0 0 4 2 A 100 120V 1 5A 3A 5A 2 5A 5A 3A 4A 200 220 240V 0 8A 2A 3A 1 5A 3A 2A 2 5A Supply voltage conversion and fuse replacement Voltage change k Fuse P C B Figure 10...

Page 15: ...cuit malfunction No output current Ammeter does not move Circuit malfunction Excessively large output Output voltmeter and ammeter readings do not decrease Bad power trasistor or control mechanism Circuit malfunction Unstable output Input voltage is wrong Machine is vibrating Strong magnetic or electrical field nearby Operating outside the rated voltage range 0 s c i 1 l a t i o n s due to s p e c...

Page 16: ...A p r o d u c t o f KENWOOD CORPORATION 2 5 1 chome Shibuya Shibuya ku Tokyo 150 Japan ...

Page 17: ... A P R 3 6 3 A P R 7 0 1 A PR250 0 42A Constant current characteristics Input fluctuation for surge of AC 10 2mA Load fluctuation for surge of 0 to 100 10mA 10mA 15mA 15mA 15mA 10mA C O R R E C T 1 3 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S I t e m PR 1 8 1 2 A P R 1 8 3 A P R 1 8 5 A P R 3 6 1 2 A P R 3 6 3 A P R 7 0 1 A PR250 0 42A Constant current characteristics Input fiuctuation for surge of AC 10 2mA Loa...

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