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1. Channel 1 0V 67 0V Setting range Channel2 1 0V 67 0V Channel3 0 1V 6 0V GW INSTEK SETUP When OVP is activated When setting the OVP for CH1 channel3 select CH3 meter using the CH1 CH3 meter l switch 5 When finished slide the rear panel switch to the NORMAL O V P SET Normal position The OVP indicator onthe front H c panel turns Off O V P O V P o eo SET H SET TRIP TRIP The OVP activates when one OVP oie of channel1 2 3 output voltage exceeds the OVP A pian setting The indicator turns red aie tripped and the output is shut Off immediately 23 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Load Cable Connection Standard accessory GTL 104 Banana plug Wire type 24 1 Turn the terminal counterclockwise and loose the screw 2 Insert the cable terminal 3 Turn the terminal clockwise and tighten the screw Insert the plug into the socket When using load cables other than the attached make sure they have enough current capacity for minimizing cable loss and load line impedance Voltage drop across a wire should not excess 0 5V The following list is the wire current rating at 450A cm2 Wire size AWG Maximum current A 20 2 5 18 4 16 6 14 10 12 16 GW INSTEK SETUP Output On Off Panel operation Pressing the Output key once Turns On the output all channels 1 2 3 at once Pressing again turns O2. Fan eS wy TT JE 20 GW INSTEK SETUP Power Up Power On Power Off Press the Power switch to turn On the power The CH1 CH2 indicators and meters turn On CURRENT CH1 VOLTAGE CURRENT CH2 VOLTAGE B MASTER g SLAVE a cv cy 2 00 CURRENT CH1 VOLTAGE CURRENT CH2 VOLTAGE g MASTER g SLAVE CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 Press the Power switch again to turn Off the power After two seconds the meters and indicators turn Off 21 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Over Voltage Protection Setup Background OVP setup 22 Over Voltage Protection OVP protects SPD and DUT from excessive output Voltage The user sets the maximum output voltage limit before operation When the output voltage exceeds this limit the indicator shows the over voltage status and the output is shut off immediately 1 Slide the rear panel switch F to the O V P SET NORMAL O V P SET position CH1 CH2 CH3 2 The OVP indicator on the O V P front panel turns green indicating OVP setup O SET TRIP 3 The Voltage meters show the OVP setting level instead of the output level The Current meters show zero 0 00 v A v CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 4 Adjust the OVP level using the rear panel pee terminal The setting on the front panel meter changes accordingly
3. protected under power up sequence normal Operation and AC mains fluctuation Rectifier Doubler The Rectifier unit converts AC mains into DC oo Power source For 115V 15 AC double wave rectification is used for 230V 15 AC full wave rectification An internal selector automatically E switches the rectification circuit accordingly The final DC Voltage reaches 240V 370V CH1 2 Power The Power stage for Channell and 2 produce the Stage outputs using the combination of Half bridge oo converter and Linear regulator The Half bridge converter adopts PWM pulse width modulation with high frequency switching The Linear gt regulator adjusts the output Voltage down to OV CH1 2 AUX PowerThe AUX Power for Channel 1 and 2 produces the Eoo power source for auxiliary devices such as analog digital controller relay LED display and cooling fan Altogether four pairs of power source are generated for different purpose 12V 5V and 12V O CH3 Power Stage The Power stage for Channel 3 produces both the Eoo channel output and the power source for auxiliary devices It uses the combination o
4. For TRIP OVP details see page22 Output Key Turns the output On green or Off gray all three channels at once Output range SOEs Selects the output range 60V 3A or switch 30V 6A 30V 6A 14 GW INSTEK OVERVIEW CH2 meter Displays Channel2 current A and voltage V TRACKING _ Activates and selects the tracking mode For tracking mode details see a nop a Pages0 Series and page36 SERIES Parallel PARALLEL Tracking mode switches Independent Tracking Series Tracking Parallel G G anckly we s s s NoE g nE g NDE g P n g A sen E g ppal 7 pARA E Z panallt P CH1 3 meter Displays Channel1 or Channel3 current A and switch voltage V The switch on the right selects the channel 1 up or 3 down CH1 CH3 Channel3 OVER LOAD Turns red when Channel3 output overload indicator exceeds the current rating 3A Channel3 switches from Constant Voltage CV mode to Constant Current CC mode Channel1 2 3 Accepts the load cables For cable output terminal connection details see page24 0 1 5V 3A 15 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Channell CV CC indicator Channel2 CV CC PAR indicator 16 C V C C C V Cc PAR Turns green when operating in Constant Voltage CV mode red in Constant Current CC mode For CV CC characteristics see page18 Independent mode Turns green in Constant Voltage CV mode red in Constant
5. Current CC mode Tracking parallel mode page36 When operating in the Tracking Parallel mode the Channel2 indicator always stays red PAR Channel indicator shows the CV CC status GW INSTEK OVERVIEW Rear Panel Overview GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual CV CC Crossover Characteristics Remote Control OVP Setting Cooling Fan Power Cord Fuse Background Terminal Point Socket Remote control OUTPUT ONIOFF Accepts remote output On Off REMOTE CONTROL terminal control connection For details see page39 OVP setting point vorwa_oveser Activates Over Voltage Protection OVP and sets the protection threshold for channell 2 3 For Diagram OVP setup details see page22 Power cord fuse socket The power cord socket accepts the AC mains 115V 230V 50 60Hz For power up details see page20 The fuse holder contains the AC main fuse For fuse replacement details see paged7 17 18 SPD 3606 automatically switches between constant voltage mode CV and constant current mode CC according to load condition When the current level is smaller than the output setting SPD 3606 operates ve cv in Constant Voltage mode The voccs indicator on the front panel turns green C C C V The Voltage level is kept at the setting and the Current level fluctuates according to the load condition until it reaches the output current setting When the current level reaches the out
6. Output voltage verification Meter accuracy Tolerance 0 5 Multimeter 0 2 V Channel Multimeter Tolerance SPD On SPD Off 22 Turn Off the SPD output OUTPUT ON OFF 23 Repeat step 3 to 22 for Channel2 24 Repeat step 3 to 22 for Channel3 53 Channel Channel2 Channel3 Tracking series voltage verification Item Channel Min limit Max limit Tracking Series CH2 0 985V 1 015V Minimum Tracking Series CH2 59 69V Maximum 54 60 31V GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Output current verification Minimum Maximum Item Channel Min limit Result Max limit Minimum CHI mA OmA Output Current CH2 mA OmA Maximum CH 6 15A 6 25A Output Current CH2 6 15A 6 25A CH3 3 05A 3 15A Output current verification Meter accuracy Tolerance 0 5 Multimeter 0 02 A Channel Multimeter Tolerance SPD On SPD Off Channel d Channel S Channel3 o o d OVP verification Item Channel Min limit Result Max limit Minimum OVP CHI 0 0V 1 0V Setting CH2 0 0V 1 0V CH3 0 0V 0 1V Minimum OVP CHI 0 5V 1 5V Functionality CH2 0 5V 1 5V CH3 0 00V 1 00V Maximum OVP CHI 65 0V 68 0V Setting CH2 65 0V 68 0V CH3 6 0V 7 0V Maximum OVP CHI 59 2V 60 8V Functionality CH2 59 2V 60 8V CH3 4 47V 5 53V 55 GW INnsTeK SPD 3606 User Manual FAQ Q1 cannot turn On the output the Output key does not respond A1 The following scenarios are possible e The rear panel remote con
7. Product Power Supply Model Number SPD 3606 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive the following standards were applied EMC EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Conducted Emission ClassA Radiated Emission EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 Electrostatic Discharge Current Harmonics Radiated Immunity EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN 61000 4 3 2002 A1 2002 oltage Fluctuations Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 61000 4 4 2004 A2 2005 eee EN 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 ae Susceptibility EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 ae ower Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 oltage Dip Interruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 Safety Low Voltage Equipment Directive 73 23 EEC amp amended by 93 68 EEC afety Requirements IEC EN 61010 1 2001 61 GW INSTEK NDEX block diagram system 11 caution symbol 5 cleaning the instrument 7 constant current mode 18 constant voltage mode 18 cooling fan eee 20 noise level Sp
8. ees k CURRENT CH2 VOLTAGE SLAVE c v C C PAR G Press the Output key The B i Output indicator turns er green ON OFF ON j ORF GW INSTEK CH3 Independent Mode SPD 3606 User Manual Background Connection Output rating No Tracking Series Parallel Setting step 28 Channel3 rating is 0 1 5V maximum 3A It works independently from Channell and 2 regardless of their modes 0 1 5V 3A maximum Channel3 does not have Tracking Series Parallel mode Also Channel3 output is not affected by Channell and 2 modes independent series parallel 1 Set the CH1 CH3 meter CHI switch to the CH3 position GW INSTEK CV gt CC OPERATION 2 Set the OVP if necessary For O V P details see page22 SET TRIP 3 Connect the load to the front _ c3 panel channel3 z terminal C D q 4 Set the output Voltage using VOLTAGE the Channel3 Voltage control knob 5 Press the Output key The B B Output indicator turns gt e ON OFF green oy When the output Current level aii exceeds 3A the overload OVER LOAD OVERLOAD indicator turns red and Pet l Channel3 operation mode switches from Constant Voltage to Constant Current Note overload in this case does not mean abnormal operation GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual CH1 CH2 Tracking Series Mode Background Tracking series operation doubles
9. guide cable of 0 75mm should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse Larger conductors would normally require 13A types depending on the connection method used Any moulded mains connector that requires removal replacement must be destroyed by removal of any fuse amp fuse carrier and disposed of immediately as a plug with bared wires is hazardous if a engaged in live socket Any re wiring must be carried out in accordance with the information detailed on this label GW INSTEK OVERVIEW Overvi EW Main Feature Theory Panel overview CV CC This chapter describes SPD 3606 in a nutshell including its main features and front rear panel introduction After going through the overview follow the Setup chapter page19 to properly power up and set operation environment For initial inspection refer to the Performance verification chapter page40 CH1 CH3 GWINSTEK Seo s506 SPD 3606 Main Features cccecececeeeeeee enone 10 Principle of Operation cceccesceeceeceeeeseeeeees 11 Front Panel Overview cccccececceeeeeeeeeeeenenees 14 Rear Panel OvervieW ccccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeen snes 17 CV CC Crossover Characteristics 0eee 18 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual SPD 3606 Main Features Performance Operation Protection Interface Low noise lt 50dB Cooling fan controlled by Heatsink temperature High efficiency power conversion minimum 70 w
10. 00 Hz 50 60 rs 0 WA AX 0 3 60 HZ Rating T10A 250V 57 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Volume Guard Optional Background Applicable knobs Attach volume guard 58 The volume guard is an optional item which replaces the Channel 1 and 2 output knobs to prevent accidentally changing the output level This feature is useful for automated testing at fixed output level such as assembly line inspection e Channel 1 Voltage and Current knob e Channel2 Voltage and Current knob i I WF cn SO d 1 Pull out the original knob Channel2 current knob for example 2 Insert and screw the s l volume guard to fix its r position gurneN 3 To change the output level use a minus screwdriver from the opening of the volume guard GW INSTEK Specification Output Ratings CHI CH2 Independent CH1 CH2 Series CH1 CH2 Parallel CH3 Voltage Line Regulation head Ripple amp Noise Recovery Time Current Line Regulation Load Ripple amp Noise Tracking Tracking Error Operation Series Regulation Ripple amp Noise APPENDIX 0 30V 0 6A 0 60V 0 3A 0 60V 0 6A 0 120V 0 3A 0 30V 0 12A 0 60V 0 6A 0 1 5V 3A lt 0 01 3mV lt 0 01 5mV rating current lt 6A lt 0 01 8mV rating current lt 12A lt 5mVrms 5Hz 1M
11. 2 Tracking Parallel Mode 36 REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL cece cence eee neee ees 39 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION cece eee ec eeeeeeeneeees 40 Output Voltage Verification 00 42 Tracking Series Voltage Verification 45 Output Current verification 0 47 OVP verification ccccceccneccneeeesenees 50 Recording Tables 54 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual PAO seer etn ate teeters E scene oes ease an peer epwanece 56 APPENDIX oreren EE E 57 Fuse Replacement ccecceeceeeseeeeees 57 Volume Guard Optional 58 Specificati Mecssrassiniriitsinisi niara e 59 Declaration of Conformity 06 61 INDEX a E A E A 62 4 GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating SPD 3606 and when keeping it in storage Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the best condition for SPD 3606 Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on SPD 3606 A N Warning Identifies conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injury or loss of life Caution Identifies conditions or practices that CAUTION could result in damage to SPD 3606 or to other properties DANGER High Voltage Attention Refer to the Manual D Protective Conductor Terminal a6 Earth ground Terminal GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Sa
12. A 30V 6A 4 Power up SPD and Digital Multimeter 45 Minimum tracking series output voltage Maximum tracking series output voltage 46 GW INsTeK SPD 3606 User Manual 5 Turn up the SPD Current ASN knob both Channell1 and Channel2 to the maximum 6 Turn On the SPD output 7 Turn up the SPD Channell 22 Voltage knob until the Multimeter reading shows 1 000V 1 000V 8 Connect the Multimeter to 9 CH2 SPD Channel2 and record the reading Here is the LO acceptance range o SOV a ae eT 9 Connect Digital Multimeter CH1 back to SPD Channel1 0 60V 3A 0 30V 6A 10 Turn up the SPD Channell 9 Voltage knob until the Multimeter reading shows 60 00V 60 00V 11 Connect the Multimeter to CH2 SPD Channel2 and record the reading Here is the AIN acceptance range 60V 3A 30V 6A Channel2 59 69V 60 31V GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Output Current verification Check item e Minimum output Current accuracy e Maximum output Current accuracy e Current meter accuracy Output On e Current meter accuracy Output Off Connection o ODOOOOO00 O OIC Ot Cy Digital Multimeter Verification step 1 Set the SPD panel according to the Default setting list page41 2 Connect SPD Channel 1 and Digital Multimeter Current terminal 0 60V 3A 0 30V 6A 3 Power up SPD and Digital Multimeter VOLTAGE 4 Turn up the S
13. DC Power Supply SPD 3606 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO 82PD 36060M0 z ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER GW InNSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyrights All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng City Taipei County 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTION scccccccoseceorigesevscneneextesesesvscsaendsoesenede 5 OVERVIEW ciro eee E E E 9 SPD 3606 Main Features e 10 Principle of Operation ccccceeee ees 11 Front Panel Overview ccccssceseeeees 14 Rear Panel Overview scceeeeeeeeees 17 CV CC Crossover Characteristics 18 Ce ee ee eee E eee 19 Installation LOCATON trescresesecsennscnauscees 20 POW Cl OD oran S 21 Over Voltage Protection Setup 22 Load Cable Connection eeessssscessseeseses 24 OPE ONT O N e 25 PERA FION erore E E ceetee 26 CH1 CH2 Independent Mode 26 CH3 Independent Mode nossosesesesan 28 CH1 CH2 Tracking Series Mode 30 CH1 CH
14. EK SPD 3606 User Manual Maximum OVP setting 52 12 Turn Off the SPD output 13 Set the OVP setting switch to the O V P SET position NORMAL O V P SET CH1 CH2 CH3 14 The O V P indicator on the 9 front panel turns green co E TRIP TRIP INCREASE 15 Turn up the OVP setting R terminal to maximum 16 Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Maximum OVP setting accuracy Here is the acceptance range 17 Adjust the OVP setting PECREASE 7 Ny NOREASE terminal until the SPD meter shows the exact following value Channell 2 60 0V Channel3 5 0V 18 Set the OVP setting switch to the Normal position The IAL OVP indicator on the front E CH1 CH2 CH3 panel turns Off NORMAL O V P SET GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Maximum OVP functionality 19 Turn On the SPD output 20 Slowly turn up the PN O SPD Voltage knob sET SET until the OVP TRIP O TRIP indicator turns red tripped 21 Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Maximum range OVP functionality Here is the acceptance range GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Recording Tables Output voltage verification Minimum Maximum Item Channel Min limit Max limit Minimum CH1 30mV OmV Output Voltage CH2 30mV OmV CH3 OmV 100mV Maximum CHI 61 5V 62 5V Output Voltage CH2 61 5V 62 5V CH3 5 2V 5 3V Channel1 2 9 2V 60 8V Channel3 447V 5 53V
15. ET setting to the maximum level so that the OVP trips if TRIP the Channell Master setting is violated For OVP setup details see page22 Connect the load to the front panel terminals channell The Channel Slave oe indicator turns red ON eitn indicating Tracking Parallel aR PAR PAR The CV CC status of tracking parallel mode is displayed in the Channel1 Master indicator CURRENT CH1 VOLTAGE g MASTER a Current using the Channel1 Master control knobs ne Channel2 control knobs are disabled 37 GW INsTeEK SPD 3606 User Manual 7 Refer to the Channell meter for the output setting level CH1 CH3 Current level Double the reading on the Channel1 meter In the above case the actual output is 1 84 x 2 3 68A Voltage level Channell meter reading shows the actual output Voltage 8 Press the Output key The B B Output indicator turns gt 2 e green ON OFF GN 4 ORF et 9 Refer to the Channell Master indicator for the CV CC status W 38 GW INSTEK REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL REMOTE OUTPUT CONTROL Background The remote control terminal on the rear panel can turn the output On Off just like the Output key on the front panel This feature is useful for automated measurement and testing using externally connected control device such as in production line or incoming quality inspection ON OFF Wire connec
16. Hz lt 50mVp p 20Hz 20MHz lt 100us 50 load change minimum load 0 5A lt 0 2 3mA lt 0 2 3mA lt 3mArms lt 0 5 10mV of Master lt 300mV lt 10mVrms 5Hz 1MHz lt 100mVpp 20Hz 20MHz 59 GW INSTEK Output On Off Response Time OVP Meter Insulation Temperature Coefficient Remote Control Fan Noise Operation Environment Storage Environment Power Source Accessories Dimensions Weight 60 SPD 3606 User Manual Voltage Up 10 90 Voltage Down lt 100ms 210 rating load 90 10 lt 100ms lt 95 rating load Accuracy 0 5 of reading 0 5V Type 3 2 digits 0 5 LED display Accuracy 0 5 of reading 2 digits Resolution 100mV 10mA Chassis and 100M0 or above DC 1000V Terminal Chassis and AC100MO or above DC 1000V cord Voltage lt 100ppm C 3mV Current lt 150ppm C 3mA Output On Off lt 50dB Ambient temperature 0 40 C Relative humidity lt 80 Ambient temperature 10 70 C Relative humidity lt 70 AC 115V 230V 15 50 60Hz User manual x 1 Power cord x 1 Test lead GTL 104 x 2 GTL 105 x 1 255 W x 145 H x 265 D mm Approx 6kg GW INSTEK APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO LTD 1 No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng City Taipei County Taiwan 2 No 69 Lu San Road Suzhou City Xin Qu Jiangsu Sheng China declare that the below mentioned product Type of
17. PD Voltage knob to V the maximum Q 5 Turn On the SPD output 47 GW INSTEK Minimum output 6 Current Maximum output 8 Current Current meter accuracy 48 9 SPD 3606 User Manual Record the Multimeter reading as the Minimum output Current Here is the acceptance range Channel 2 CURRENT Turn up the SPD Current knob to the maximum Switch the Multimeter Current terminal to high current range Record the Multimeter reading as the Maximum output Current Here is the acceptance range 6 15A 6 25A aE Terr Compare and record the difference between the SPD Current meter and the Multimeter reading as the Current meter accuracy Out On OUTPUT Then turn the output Off and check the SPD reading again Out Off Here is the acceptance range and example Channel1 2 3 difference lt 0 5 of reading 2 digits of Multimeter Example Multimeter Out On 3 000A Tolerance 0 005 3 0 02 0 04A Accepted SPD reading Out On 2 96A 3 04A Accepted SPD reading Out Off 2 96A 3 04A 10 Connect the Multimeter to CH2 SPD Channel2 and repeat step 4 to 9 GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION 11 Connect the Multimeter MA CH3 to SPD Channel3 and RO repeat step 4 5 8 9 0 1 5V 3A Skip step 6 and 7 since Channel 3 does not have minimum current verification and Current knob 49 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual OVP veri
18. VICW se eseeeeseeeeeeeees 14 BSED POEET seats 39 tracking parallel 36 terminal Overview uu eee 17 tracking series s 30 33 service operation output voltage about disassembly uu sees 6 recording table sessseussncsndincstinens 54 55 contact POU csnarwictnspeversincrdacetacaas 56 SPeCIFICATION ceeseseseeseseeeeseeeeeeeees 59 tracking mode technical background 00 13 Parae lycris 36 yerification esnse0s0000001000 42 45 parallel indicator overview 16 overload indicator TNC eee 30 GOSCH MOM eaistanptinscineetuntvetcapenel 29 SPECICATION aai 59 OVERVIEW E E 15 tracking series OVP COMMON ground ee eeeeeeeeeeteeeees 33 automatic output Off 0 25 tracking switch indicator OVELVIEW seess 14 automatic output off eee 2D recor dine ta Dle Do independent mode cee 27 setting terminal overview 17 VEL VICW secina 15 sey Uy 2 eer een Cerne ree errr er eae ee ere 22 tracking parallel 36 verification ccceeeeeeeeececececeeeeees 50 tracking series s e 31 33 45 when activated 23 UK power COTA oeisorssipiniineiag 8 power supply ventillation space requirement 20 power ON1 Off cceceeceseseeseteeeeees 21 volume guard neiseis 58 safety instruction cceeeceeeeeeees 6 warning symbol ee eeeeeee 5 63
19. age 23 6V in the above case GW INSTEK Set the output Current OPERATION CURRENT CH1 VOLTAGE MASTER o separately using both the Channel1 Master and Channel2 Slave Current knob cv P CURRENT CH2 VOLTAGE B SLAVE a o s C Cc PAR A v CH2 CH1 CH3 CH1 COM Current 1 84A in the above case CH2 COM Current 2 18A in the above case Press the Output key The B OUTPUT Output indicator turns a A green ON OFF AN OF Refer to the Channel1 CH1 CH2 Master indicator for MASTER SLAVE CH1 COM CV CC status and the Channel2 Slave indicator for ecv e cyv CH2 COM CV CC status ecc 35 GW INSTEK CH1 CH2 Tracking Parallel Mode SPD 3606 User Manual Background Tracking parallel operation doubles the Current capacity of SPD 3606 by internally connecting Channell Master and Channel2 Slave in parallel and combining the output to a single channel Channel1 Master controls the combined output Connection Output rating O0 30V 0 12A or0 60V 0 6A Setting step 1 Select the output range 60V 3A 6A or 30V 6A 12A Set the CH1 CH3 meter switch to the CH1 position 2 Set the tracking switch position to Parallel 36 60V 3A 30V 6A GW INSTEK Set the output Voltage and OPERATION Set the OVP if necessary In O V P tracking parallel mode set the Channel2 Slave OVP S
20. e environment To ensure fire protection replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating Disconnect the power cord before fuse replacement Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before fuse replacement Disconnect the power cord before cleaning Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray any liquid Do not use chemical or cleaner containing harsh material such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone Location Indoor no direct sunlight dust free almost non conductive pollution Note below Relative Humidity lt 80 Altitude lt 2000m Temperature 0 C to 40 C Pollution Degree EN 61010 1 2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows SPD 3606 falls under degree 2 Pollution refers to addition of foreign matter solid liquid or gaseous ionized gases that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity Pollution degree 1 No pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence Pollution degree 2 Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected Pollution degree 3 Conductive pollution occurs or dry non conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected In such conditions equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunli
21. ec eseese 60 satety IMSUUICTION aeiaai 6 CV CC indicator OVerview eseese 16 OV SE VICW aurrei 18 oii Baja LOI Mrmr ecto enrtrre e 61 BING OOO oieracea 61 EN61010 declaration of conformity 61 measurement Category seee 6 POM UO CEST iscsi ccs cessscssrorsusinsdues 7 environment Pera O eoat 7 specification 60 E ABC E 7 front panel diagram 14 fuse 62 SPD 3606 User Manual PAU eee a actctsaories aves 57 POPC eriiic anei 57 safety instruction eeen 6 socket Overview seere 17 ground symbol 5 list of features mresssiisiseirsetis 10 load connection independent mode eee 26 Procedi Gaa 24 tracking parallel 36 tracking series cancrena 30 33 WITS LY DC eee 24 meter Ch1 ch3 SWitch nu cecscseseceeeee 28 PA EE E E T vation ani 56 OVT INTOG arenon a 22 multimeter for verification 40 output current FECOT CINE table sensensa 54 55 SP SCIICA MON iy cat iwsuatdes cenasarieniantiies 59 VET CANON nana 47 output on off BN a cata EE noncna PETE 56 KEY OVER VICW sesinvesicssessusreaiensenpeesees 14 GY INSTEK INDEX TOV AN AM a 25 SOCKEL OVEIVICW sassepucsessnepcsngsszeets 17 INSIR ALS E nen E E mee eer 39 specification 60 response time Spec seese 60 switch overview 14 output range rear panel diagram 17 independent mode ecceeeeee 26 remote output control specification 59 disable manual control 25 switch OVEL
22. eds the configured level Using NTC negative temperature coefficient resistor the Fan control unit changes the control Voltage for the cooling fan according to the temperature change achieving low noise and linear speed control The Tracking controller controls Channel 2 output level when in tracking series or parallel mode In tracking series mode Channel2 output Voltage is controlled by Channell output Voltage level In tracking parallel mode Channel2 output Current is controlled by Channell output Current level The LED display shows the Channel 1 2 3 output Voltage Current level The A D converter changes the analog signal coming from each channel into digital format to be displayed 13 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Front Panel Overview Output Range CH2 Meter Tracking Mode CH1 3 Meter Switch Switches CH1 CH3 Meter Switch CH2 CH1 CH3 CH3 GWINSTEK sPo scos CH3 Overload mw Indicator Key B CH MASTER Qi ec Qk a OVP a CH3 Voltage nacad z3 POWER Knob Power l p Nels N Switch CH2 Ground CH1 Indicator Terminal Indicator SA CH3 Output Terminal CH2 Output CH2 Output CH1 Output CH1 Output Knob Terminal Terminal Knob Power switch ra Turns Onm or Offm the main power For power up sequence see page20 OVP indicator o Turns green during the OVP setup Turns red tripped when the output W SEI Voltage exceeds the setting
23. el3 20V 5 30V Compare and record the difference between the SPD Voltage meter and the Multimeter reading as the Voltage meter accuracy Out On Then turn the output Off and check the SPD reading again Out Off Here is the acceptance range and example Channell1 2 3 difference lt 0 5 of reading 2 digits of Multimeter 43 GW INSTEK Channel2 Channel3 SPD 3606 User Manual Example Multimeter Out On 30 00V Tolerance 0 005 30 0 2 0 4V Accepted SPD reading Out On 29 6V 30 4V Accepted SPD reading Out Off 29 6V 30 4V 10 Connect the Multimeter to CH2 SPD Channel2 and repeat step x 4 to 9 a meter switch to CH3 position Connect the VZ A Multimeter to Channel3 F 01 5V 3A and repeat step 5 to 9 11 Switch the CH1 CH3 FIA cH Skip step 4 since Channel 3 does not have Current knob GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Tracking Series Voltage Verification Check item e Minimum output Voltage accuracy e Maximum output Voltage accuracy Connection Digital Multimeter o o0o000oo0oo0oo0oo0 O a CS LC eC Verification step1 Set the SPD panel according to the Default setting list page41 except for the tracking switch see below 2 Set the tracking switch position pac KINS to Series E s INDEF s geRIES s panalltt 3 Connect SPD Channel 1 and CH1 Digital Multimeter Voltage terminal JA O 60V 3
24. eries e Tracking Parallel e OVP OVP setting SW Normal position NORMAL O V P SET CH1 CH2 CH3 Channell 3 meter CH1 position SW Tracking SW Independent position m m p et f pan aller Channell 2 3 Minimum position a Voltage knob CURRENT Channell 2 Minimum position MF Current knob Q 41 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Output Voltage Verification Check item e Minimum output Voltage accuracy e Maximum output Voltage accuracy e Voltage meter accuracy Output On e Voltage meter accuracy Output Off Connection Digital Multimeter o OOOODOO0OM Q as a as Verification step 1 Set the SPD panel according to the Default setting list page41 2 Connect SPD Channel 1 and CH1 Digital Multimeter Voltage n terminal 0 60V 3A 0 30V 6A 3 Power up SPD and Digital Multimeter CURRENT 4 Turn up the SPD Current knob to Q the maximum X 42 GW INSTEK Minimum output 6 Voltage Maximum output 8 Voltage Voltage meter 9 accuracy PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Turn On the SPD output Record the Multimeter reading as the Minimum output Voltage Here is the acceptance range Channel 2 Channel3 lt 100mV VOLTAGE Turn up the SPD Voltage knob to the maximum Switch the Multimeter Voltage terminal if necessary Record the Multimeter reading as the Maximum output Voltage Here is the acceptance range Channell 2 61 5V 62 5V Chann
25. f Flyback converter and Linear regulator carrying lower efficiency compared to Channel 1 and 2 The flyback converter also produces 12V for ICs and 4 8V settable Voltage 12 GW INSTEK OVERVIEW CH1 2 3 Controller I Feedback control unit OVP setting unit Fan control unit Tracking Controller t fom LED Display i O 0 The Controller for Channel 1 2 and 3 takes care of the interface between SPD 3606 and users Several sub units comprise the Controller including e Feedback control unit e OVP setting unit e Fan control unit Detailed description of each unit follows The Feedback control unit receives the control signal for Voltage Current output level and the level feedback signal from the actual output The difference between the two signals are amplified and used as the control signal for the Power stage to achieve stable output level The SVR small variable resistor sets the protection point so that the OVP setting unit shuts down the output when the output Voltage level exce
26. fety Guidelines General Guideline e Do not place any heavy object on SPD 3606 e Avoid severe impacts or rough handling that CATS leads to damaging SPD 3606 e Do not discharge static electricity to SPD 3606 e Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent opening e Leave a space around SPD 3606 at least 3cm to the left and right e Do not perform measurement at circuits directly connected to Mains Note below e Do not disassemble SPD 3606 unless you are qualified as service personnel Measurement categories EN 61010 1 2001 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows SPD 3606 falls under category I e Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low voltage installation e Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation e Measurement category Il is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation e Measurement category is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains Power Supply e AC Input voltage 115V 230V 415 50 60Hz e Connect the protective grounding conductor of WARNING the AC power cord to an earth ground to avoid electrical shock Fuse e Fuse type T10A 250V e Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed WARNING before power up GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTION Cleaning SPD 3606 Operation Environment Storag
27. ff the output ON OFF Automatic Output Any of the following actions during output On Off Remote control AN CV CC red without output automatically turns it Off They might involve sudden and harmful change in the output level 60V 3A Change the range 30V 6A TRACKING Change the tracking SW SS E between independent aa E series parallel Z PARALLEL O V P O V P OVP tripped SET SET TRIP Ce TRIP gt OVP SET mode When in remote control OOO mode page39 front panel output control is disabled Red CV CC indicator when output Off indicates internal error Contact the service center 25 SPD 3606 User Manual GW INSTEK OperATION CH1 CH2 Independent Mode Background Channell and Channel2 outputs work independent Connection of each other and are separately controlled Output rating 0 30V 0 6A or 0 60V 0 3A for each channel Setting step 1 Select the output range 60V 3A 60V 3A or 30V 6A Set the mk CH1 CH3 meter switch to the CH1 position 30V 6A 26 GW INSTEK Set the tracking switch Set the output Voltage and OPERATION position to INDEP m m Set the OVP if necessary For O V P details see page22 SET TRIP Connect the load to the front panel terminals channell channel2 CURRENT CH1 VOLTAGE g MASTER a Current using the control knobs for each channel
28. fication Check item e OVP setting accuracy Minimum e OVP functionality Minimum e OVP setting accuracy Maximum e OVP functionality Maximum Connection No connection Verification step 1 Set the SPD panel according to the Default setting list page41 2 Power up SPD 3 Set the OVP setting switch to the O V P SET position NORMAL _0 V P SET CH1 CH2 CH3 s O V P 4 TheO V P indicatoronthe Y Pi cade als front panel turns green cay eset TRIP TRIP 5 Turn down the OVP setting aie J N CH1 terminal to minimum 50 GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Minimum OVP setting Minimum OVP functionality 6 Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Minimum OVP setting accuracy Here is the acceptance range Channel 2 Channel3 lt 0 50V 7 Adjust the OVP setting PECREASE 7 Ny NOREASE terminal until the SPD meter shows the exact following value Channel 2 Channel3 0 50V 8 Set the OVP setting switch to the Normal position The OVP indicator on the front panel turns Off NORMAL O V P SET e 9 Turn On the SPD output ON OFF 10 Slowly turn up the N o eo SPD Voltage knob OSET OCT until the OVP TRIP TRIP indicator turns red tripped 11 Record the SPD Voltage meter reading as the Minimum range OVP functionality Here is the acceptance range Channel3 0 00V 1 00V Channell 2 0 5V 1 5V 51 GW INST
29. ght precipitation and full wind pressure but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled Location Indoor Relative Humidity lt 70 Temperature 10 C to 70 C GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using SPD 3606 in the United Kingdom make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions NOTE This lead appliance must only be wired by competent persons T THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Phase As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the colours marking identified in your plug appliance proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green amp Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol Dor coloured Green or Green amp Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red If in doubt consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier This cable appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse refer to the rating information on the equipment and or user instructions for details As a
30. ith full load Fast Output On Off response lt 100ms Low temperature coefficient lt 100ppm C 3mV lt 150ppm C 3mA Compact size light weight 6kg Constant voltage operation Constant current operation Tracking Series operation Tracking Parallel operation Output On Off control 3 outputs with full Voltage control Output range selection for CH1 and CH2 60V 3A or 30V 6A LED display Over voltage protection OVP Overload protection Reverse polarity protection Remote control output On Off terminal GW INSTEK OVERVIEW Principle of Operation Block diagram Power supply converts the AC mains into DC Power source for internal units Channel 1 2 3 control and produce the actual DC output Display shows output and OVP level receiving feedback from each channel Internal components are placed on four printed circuit boards A D Detailed description of each module starts on the next page PCB B PCB C Tracking Controller Controller Output EMI Filter DA Power J Rectifier E Power a Doubler Stage l Power Stage i Controller pi oP i Output j 11 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual EMI Filter Other than deleting conduction EMI electro tet oo magnetic interference the EMI unit contains i ioe protective circuits such as Inrush current limit af 4H resistor and Surge absorber Internal units are
31. put setting SPD 3606 starts e cv operating in Constant Current mode The indicator on the front panel turns 1 C C red C C The Current level is kept at the setting but the Voltage level becomes lower than the setting in order to suppress the output power level from overload When the current level becomes lower than the setting SPD 3606 goes back to the Constant Voltage mode Vout Vmax eageeaeaeaeanveeneaeaeaaeaeaeaeaee Constant Voltage Constant Current lout Imax GW INSTEK Installation Power OVP Load Wire Output SETUP Setup This chapter describes how to properly power up and configure SPD 3606 before the operation For checking the functionality refer to the Performance verification chapter page40 NORMAL O V P SET CH1 CH2 CH3 Installation OCA OM scccccauceaecensescpadaccaanceneoccreds 20 PONOT UP rreraren ot ate ser E 21 Over Voltage Protection Set sssesseseseseeee 22 Load Cable Connection wescteseccacensrspeaeecsnsaneesnoda 24 Output OO il asecronss concn ncatcawtunacnoeronnanas evacquise 25 19 GW INsTeK SPD 3606 User Manual Installation Location Ventillation space Leave at least 3cm around SPD 3606 to the left and right Cooling fan The cooling fan is located on the rear panel opening Allocate extra space on the back of SPD 3606 so that the cooling fan opening would not become blocked Cooling
32. shows the output Current Channel2 Current control must be in the Maximum position Voltage level Double the reading on the Channell Voltage meter In the above case the actual output is 23 6 x 2 47 2V 8 Press the Output key The Ss OUnEUE Output indicator turns a e a green ON OFF ON F GW INSTEK Tracking series with common terminal Connection Output rating Setting step OPERATION O D H 0 60V 0 3A or 0 30V 0 6A for CH1 COM 0 60V 0 3A or 0 30V 0 6A for CH2 COM 1 Select the output range 60V 120V 3A or 30V 60V 6A Set the CH1 CH3 meter switch to the CH1 position 2 Set the tracking switch position to Series E 60V 3A 30V 6A S INDEP g P All s par 33 GW INSTEK 34 Set the output Voltage using MASTER SPD 3606 User Manual Set the OVP if necessary In OVP tracking series mode set the Channel2 Slave OVP setting to the maximum level so that the OVP trips if the Channel1 TRIP Master setting is violated For OVP setup details see page22 SET Connect the load to the front panel terminals channell amp channel2 Use Channel1 terminal as the common line connection CURRENT CH1 fo the Channell Master Voltage knob Refer to the e Channell Master meter for the output setting level CH1 CH3 CH1 COM Voltage 23 6V in the above case CH2 COM Volt
33. the Voltage capacity of SPD 3606 by internally connecting Channell Master and Channel Slave in serial and combining the output to a single channel Channell Master controls the combined Voltage output level The following describes two types of configuration depending on the common ground usage Tracking series without common terminal Connection LOAD Output rating O0 120V 0 3A or0 60V 0 6A Setting step 1 Select the output range 60V 3A 60V 120V 3A or 30V 60V 6A Set the CH1 CH3 meter switch to the CH1 position 30V 6A 30 GW INSTEK OPERATION Set the tracking switch pcKING position to Series E s EP ae f pan aLlet Set the OVP if necessary In O V P tracking series mode set the Channel2 Slave OVP setting to SET the maximum level so that the OVP trips if the Channel1 TRIP Master setting is violated For OVP setup details see page22 Connect the load to the front panel terminals channell amp channel2 Single supply CURRENT CH2 g SLAVE Turn up the Channel2 Current knob to maximum Set the output Voltage and AN SR OS Current using the Channel1 Master knob ecc 31 GW INSTEK 32 SPD 3606 User Manual 7 Refer to the Channell Master meter and indicator for the output setting level and CV CC status CH1 MASTER CH1 CH3 CV C C Current level Channell meter reading
34. tion Connect the terminals using bare wires Use a minus driver to push the orange part insert the wire then release the orange part Remote control When there is no connection Off front panel Output On Off is entirely control controlled from the front panel Output always OffWhen the left two terminals are connected the Output is always Off The front panel Output key is disabled Output always On When the right two terminals are connected the Output is always On The front panel Output key is disabled 39 GW INSTEK SPD 3606 User Manual PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Overview Background Performance verification checks SPD functionality before the operation or at the incoming inspection Recording tables are attached at the end of this chapter Verification item e Output Voltage e Tracking Series Voltage e Output Current e OVP Equipment Digital Multimetere DCV Accuracy lt 0 1 e DCA Accuracy lt 0 5 e DCA range 2 12A e Resolution 2 4 digit e Recommended model GDM 8245 GDM 8246 Multimeter e Voltage rating gt 70V FORTAN e Current rating gt 12A Philips screw e lt 3mm for OVP adjustment driver 40 GW INSTEK PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Default SPD 3606 setting The following is the required front and rear panel setting before running each verification Range 60V 3A aves 30V 6A aes 30V 6A 30V 6A e Output Voltage e Output Current e Tracking S
35. trol terminal is in the Off position In this case set it to the On position or deactivate remote control For details see page39 e The OVP setting switch on the rear panel is on the SET side In this case set the switch to the Normal side e The OVP indicator is red In this case change the OVP setting to higher value or remove the over voltage condition Note that in several conditions the Output key automatically turns Off to avoid harmful condition For details see page25 Q2 The CV CC indicator is red Constant Current while the output is Off A2 This indicates there is an internal error Contact the service center Q3 The meter does not match the real value A3 The following scenarios are possible e Make sure the rear panel OVP setting is in the Normal position If the OVP switch is in the SET position the meter might show the OVP setting not the output value For OVP details see page22 e If you are using Channell or Channel3 make sure the meter switch on the right side is in the correct position Channell and 3 share the same meter For more information contact your local dealer or GWInstek at www gwinstek com tw marketing goodwill com tw 56 GW INSTEK APPENDIX A ppEN DIX Fuse Replacement Step 1 Take off the power cord and remove the fuse socket using a minus driver on eno yeot Pena FUS E sen B E g FUS REP ube cirieP S NG ATTS 550 Ya MAX 9
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