B&K 0-30V User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
 
Use only a polarized 3- wire ac outlet. This assures that the power 
supply chassis, case, and ground terminal are connected to a good 
earth ground and reduces danger from electrical shock. 
 
There is little danger of electrical shock from the power supply 
output, which produces a maximum of 30 volts dc.  However, there 
may be  great danger of electrical shock if the power supply 
output is connected to an external high voltage.
 Some equipment 
being powered may contain high voltage and present a shock 
hazard. Observe caution. If the power supply output is floated 
(referenced to a voltage rather than earth ground) turn off the power 
supply  and the equipment under test when making connections. 
Never float the power supply to a potential greater than 100 volts 
peak with respect to earth ground.  
 
EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS  
 
Avoid using the power supply in ambient temperatures above 
+40° C. Always allow sufficient air space around the heat sink at 
the rear of the power supply for effective radiation to prevent 
internal heat build- 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 
the equipment under test. 
Do not exceed the voltage rating of the circuit being powered. 
Many transistors and integrated circuits will not withstand 
voltage of 30 volts.  
 
There is no need to worry about voltage spikes or overshoot 
damaging the equipment under test. The voltage between the 
output terminals of the power supply never exceeds the preset 
value as the POWER   switch is turned on or off. 
 
HOOK- UP 
 
1. 
Turn off the power supply and the equipment to be powered 
during hook- up. 
2. 
Connect the positive polarity of the device being powered to 
the red (+) terminal of the power supply. 
3. 
Connect the negative polarity of the device being powered 
to the black (-) terminal of the power supply. 
4. 
Fig. 3 illustrates the grounding possibilities.  
a.  If the negative polarity of the equipment or circuit being 
powered is also the chassis or common, it may be 
grounded to earth by strapping the black (-) terminal to 
the green (
) terminal as shown in Fig. 3A. 
b.  Similarly, the positive polarity can be grounded by 
strapping the red (+) terminal to the green (
) terminal as 
shown in Fig. 3B.