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User’s Manual
Regulated DC Power Supply
PMX-A Series
Search by Topic 5
Component Names 6
Preparation 9
Connecting the Power Cord 10
Turning the Power On 11
Load Considerations 13
Load Cables 16
Connecting to the Output Terminals 17
Sensing 18
Basic Functions 21
Measured Value Display and Setting
Display 22
Panel Operations 23
Output Operations 23
CC Power Supply and CC Power Supply
24
Using the PMX-A Series as a CV or CC
Power Supply 26
Protection Functions and Alarms 27
CONFIG Settings 31
Preset Memory Function 39
Locking Panel Controls (Key lock) 41
Remote Control 41
Factory Default Settings (Initialization)
42
External Control 43
General Description 44
About the J1 Connector 44
Output Terminal Insulation 46
Output Voltage Control 49
Output Current Control 51
Controlling the Output On and Off States
53
External Monitoring 55
Parallel/Series Operation 57
Parallel Operation 58
Series Operation 61
Maintenance 65
Calibration 66
Specifications 71
Appendix
Options 86
Troubleshooting 88
Part No. IB027385
Feb 2019
2 PMX-A
These manuals are intended for users of the Regulated DC
Power Supply and their instructors. It is assumed that the
reader has knowledge about electrical aspects of regulated
DC power supplies.
Manual construction
Safety information
This document contains general safety precautions for this
product. Keep them in mind and make sure to observe
them.
User’s manual (this manual, PDF)
This document is intended for first-time users of this prod-
uct. It provides an overview of the product and notes on
usage. It also explains how to configure the product, oper-
ate the product, perform maintenance on the product, spec-
ifications the product, and so on. To effectively use the
product features, read this document from beginning to end.
We recommend that you read it thoroughly before using this
product for the first time.
If you forget how to use the product or if a problem occurs,
we recommend that you refer to this document again.
Quick reference
This document explains Panel description and operation
briefly.
Communication Interface Manual (HTML, PDF)
This document explains how to control the product remotely
using commands.
The interface manual is written for readers with sufficient
basic knowledge of how to control power supplies using a
PC.
PDF and HTML files are included in the accompanying CD-
ROM.
Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF files.
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Google Chrome is required to
view the HTML files.
If you find any misplaced or missing pages in the manuals,
they will be replaced. If the manual gets lost or soiled, a new
copy can be provided for a fee. In either case, please contact
your Kikusui agent or distributor. At that time, inform your
agent or distributor of the “Part No.” written on the front cover
of this manual.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this
manual. However, if you have any questions or find any errors
or omissions, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.
After you have finished reading this manual, store it so that
you can use it for reference at any time.
Firmware versions that this manual covers
This manual covers IOC firmware versions 1.1X.
When contacting us about the product, please provide us with:
The model (marked in the top section of the front panel)
The firmware version (see page 11)
The serial number (marked on the rear panel)
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All company names and product names used in this manual
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Copyrights
The contents of this guide may not be reproduced, in whole or
in part, without the prior consent of the copyright holder.
The specifications of this product and the contents of this
guide are subject to change without prior notice.
Copyright © 2013 Kikusui Electronics Corporation
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