BK Precision 9805 User manual

9800 Series
Programmable AC Power Source
Models: 9801, 9803, 9805
USER MANUAL
Safety Summary
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must
be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument.
Before applying power to this instrument:
• Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual.
• Apply all the listed safety precautions.
• Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line
voltage. Operating the instrument at an incorrect line voltage will void the warranty.
• Make all connections to the instrument before applying power.
• Do not operate the instrument in ways not specified by this manual or by B&K Precision.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in this manual violates the
safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. B&K Precision
assumes no liability for a customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Category rating
The IEC 61010 standard defines safety category ratings that specify the amount of electrical
energy available and the voltage impulses that may occur on electrical conductors associated
with these category ratings. The category rating is a Roman numeral of I, II, III, or IV. This rating
is also accompanied by a maximum voltage of the circuit to be tested, which defines the voltage
impulses expected and required insulation clearances. These categories are:
Category I (CAT I): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are not intended to
be connected to the mains supply. The voltages in the environment are typically derived from a
limited-energy transformer or a battery.
Category II (CAT II): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be
connected to the mains supply at a standard wall outlet or similar sources. Example
measurement environments are portable tools and household appliances.
Category III (CAT III): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be
connected to the mains installation of a building. Examples are measurements inside a
building's circuit breaker panel or the wiring of permanently-installed motors.
Category IV (CAT IV): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be
connected to the primary power entering a building or other outdoor wiring.
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Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what
is specified in this manual for this instrument.
You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to
or higher than the instrument's category rating to maintain the instrument's category rating.
Failure to do so will lower the category rating of the measuring system.
Electrical Power
This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment. The
mains power should be 110 V RMS or 220 V RMS. Use only the power cord supplied with the
instrument and ensure it is appropriate for your country of use.
Ground the Instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an
electrical safety ground. This instrument is grounded through the ground conductor of the
supplied, three-conductor AC line power cable. The power cable must be plugged into an
approved three-conductor electrical outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable
meet IEC safety standards.
Do not alter or defeat the ground connection. Without the safety ground connection, all
accessible conductive parts (including control knobs) may provide an electric shock. Failure to
use a properly-grounded approved outlet and the recommended three-conductor AC line power
cable may result in injury or death.
Unless otherwise stated, a ground connection on the instrument's front or rear panel is for a
reference of potential only and is not to be used as a safety ground.
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Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finelydivided particulates.
The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do not operate the
instrument
• In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or
finely-divided particulates.
• In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument's specifications.
• In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being spilled on the instrument or
where any liquid can condense on the instrument.
• In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures.
• In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding
gas is not air.
• In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air temperatures are within
specifications.
• In direct sunlight.
This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2 environment. The
operating temperature range is 0 °C to 40 °C and the operating humidity range is up to 80%
relative humidity with no condensation allowed.
Measurements made by this instrument may be outside specifications if the instrument is used
in non-office-type environments. Such environments may include rapid temperature or
humidity changes, sunlight, vibration and/or mechanical shocks, acoustic noise, electrical noise,
strong electric fields, or strong magnetic fields.
Do not operate instrument if damaged
If the instrument is damaged, appears to be damaged, or if any liquid, chemical, or other
material gets on or inside the instrument, remove the instrument's power cord, remove the
instrument from service, label it as not to be operated, and return the instrument to B&K
Precision for repair. Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument.
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Clean the instrument only as instructed
Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives,
lubricants, solvents, acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a
clean dry lint-free cloth or as instructed in this manual.
Not for critical applications
This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a
component in a life-support device or system.
Do not touch live circuits
Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel. Component replacement and
internal adjustments must be made by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are
aware of the hazards involved when the instrument's covers and shields are removed. Under
certain conditions, even with the power cord removed, dangerous voltages may exist when the
covers are removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect the power cord from the instrument,
disconnect all other connections (for example, test leads, computer interface cables, etc.),
discharge all circuits, and verify there are no hazardous voltages present on any conductors by
measurements with a properly-operating voltage-sensing device before touching any internal
parts. Verify the voltage-sensing device is working properly before and after making the
measurements by testing with known-operating voltage sources and test for both DC and AC
voltages. Do not attempt any service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering
first aid and resuscitation is present.
Do not insert any object into an instrument's ventilation openings or other openings.
Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry being tested when a
fault condition in the circuit exists.
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Fuse replacement
Fuse replacement must be done by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are
aware of the instrument's fuse requirements and safe replacement procedures. Disconnect the
instrument from the power line before replacing fuses. Replace fuses only with new fuses of the
fuse types, voltage ratings, and current ratings specified in this manual or on the back of the
instrument. Failure to do so may damage the instrument, lead to a safety hazard, or cause a fire.
Failure to use the specified fuses will void the warranty.
Servicing
Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or modify this instrument.
Return the instrument to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety and
performance features are maintained.
Cooling fans
This instrument contains one or more cooling fans. For continued safe operation of the
instrument, the air inlet and exhaust openings for these fans must not be blocked nor must
accumulated dust or other debris be allowed to reduce air flow. Maintain at least 25 mm
clearance around the sides of the instrument that contain air inlet and exhaust ports. If
mounted in a rack, position power devices in the rack above the instrument to minimize
instrument heating while rack mounted. Do not continue to operate the instrument if you
cannot verify the fan is operating (note some fans may have intermittent duty cycles). Do not
insert any object into the fan's inlet or outlet.
Use correctly sized wires
To connect a load to the power supply, use a wire diameter large enough to handle the
maximum continuous output short-circuit current of the power supply without the wire
overheating.
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For continued safe use of the instrument
• Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.
• Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument.
• Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument.
• Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected probe, or connected test
lead.
• Do not move the instrument when a probe is connected to a circuit being tested.
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Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council of the European Union
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in
jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put
on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize your
local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this
product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
The power supply meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive
- EN61010-1: 2001
EMC Directive
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EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005
EN 61000-4-2 / -3 / -4 / -5 / -6 / -11
EN 61326-1: 2006
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Safety Symbols
Refer to the user manual for warning information
to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent
damage to instrument.
Electric Shock hazard
On (Supply). This is the AC mains
connect/disconnect switch on the front of the
instrument.
Off (Supply). This is the AC mains
connect/disconnect switch on the front of the
instrument.
DC current
Alternating current
Fuse Symbol
Chassis (earth ground) symbol
Ground terminal
Protective earth ground
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety Summary ...................................................................................................i
Compliance Statements ............................................................................................................. vii
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................ ix
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General Information .....................................................................................1
1.1
Product Overview ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Product Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 2
1.4
Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel Description ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5
Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................................................ 6
1.6
Display Overview .............................................................................................................. 7
Display Description.................................................................................................................. 8
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Getting Started .............................................................................................9
2.1
Input Power and Fuse Requirements ............................................................................... 9
Input Power ............................................................................................................................. 9
Fuse Requirements ................................................................................................................ 11
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................................. 12
2.2
Input Connections .......................................................................................................... 15
2.3
Output Connections ....................................................................................................... 16
2.4
Preliminary Check........................................................................................................... 19
Self-test Errors ....................................................................................................................... 20
Output Check ......................................................................................................................... 20
Check Model and Firmware Version ..................................................................................... 21
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Front Panel Operation ................................................................................ 22
3.1
Menu Options................................................................................................................. 22
How to Access the Menu ....................................................................................................... 22
3.2
Configure Voltage and Frequency Output...................................................................... 23
Setting Voltage ...................................................................................................................... 23
Output Range ........................................................................................................................ 24
Setting Frequency .................................................................................................................. 24
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Setting Phase Angle .............................................................................................................. 24
3.3
SYSTEM Menu ................................................................................................................ 25
Restore Factory Default Settings ........................................................................................... 25
Configure Power-On Settings ................................................................................................ 27
Configure Power-Out State ................................................................................................... 27
Enable/Disable Key Sound ..................................................................................................... 27
Configure Trigger Source ....................................................................................................... 28
Communication Setup ........................................................................................................... 28
Save/Recall Instrument Settings ........................................................................................... 30
3.4
CONFIG Menu................................................................................................................. 31
Voltage Limits........................................................................................................................ 31
Frequency Limits ................................................................................................................... 32
Current Protection ................................................................................................................. 33
External BNC ......................................................................................................................... 33
3.5
Dimmer Output Simulation ............................................................................................ 35
3.6
List Mode ........................................................................................................................ 36
Configure List Setting ............................................................................................................ 37
Edit List File ........................................................................................................................... 38
Recall and Run Program ........................................................................................................ 40
Power Line Disturbance Simulation (PLD) ............................................................................. 41
3.7
Sweep Mode................................................................................................................... 42
Edit Sweep File ...................................................................................................................... 43
Recall and Run Sweep ........................................................................................................... 44
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3.8
Measured Power Output and Settings Display............................................................... 45
3.9
Key Lock .......................................................................................................................... 45
Remote Operation ...................................................................................... 45
4.1
Interface Connection ...................................................................................................... 45
RS-232 ................................................................................................................................... 45
USBTMC................................................................................................................................. 46
LAN ........................................................................................................................................ 46
GPIB ....................................................................................................................................... 46
4.2
Remote Commands ........................................................................................................ 47
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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................... 47
General .................................................................................................................................. 47
Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 48
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Specifications ............................................................................................. 49
Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 50
SERVICE INFORMATION..................................................................................... 51
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................... 52
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1 General Information
1.1 Product Overview
The B&K Precision 9800 series are high performance AC power sources with the capability of
producing up to 300 VAC at maximum power output of 300 VA, 750 VA or 1500 VA (depending
on the model). These instruments are equipped with powerful features such as list mode,
sweep mode, power line disturbance (PLD) simulation, and dimmer output simulation. Other
features include an easy-to-read VFD display, user-friendly controls and a numeric keypad that
allows for easy configurations from the front panel. Standard USB, RS232, LAN, and GPIB
(models 9803 and 9805 only) interfaces are available to provide flexibility for remote operation.
Features:
• High accuracy and resolution
• Programmable output voltage (0 – 300V) and frequency (45 Hz – 500 Hz)
• Standard USBTMC, RS232, LAN, and GPIB(model 9803 and 9805 only)
• Power line disturbance simulation
• Dimmer output simulation
• Adjustable output phase
• Frequency and voltage sweep function
• List mode to generate surge, sag and other line disturbance simulations
• OVP, OPP, OCP, and OTP protection features
1.2 Package Contents
Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it. Unpack all items
from the shipping carton, and check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have
occurred during transportation. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the
original packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every power supply is shipped with the
following contents:
•
•
•
•
•
•
1 x 9801/9803/9805 AC Power Source
1 x User Manual
1 x AC Power Cord (9801) or 1x AC Power Cord Unterminated (9803 & 9805)
1 x Certificate of Calibration
1 x Test Report
1 x Rackmount ears with handles (9803 & 9805)
Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If anything is missing, please
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contact B&K Precision.
1.3 Product Dimensions
9801
The 9801 power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch half rackmount (optional IT-E151
rackmount kit) and is of 2U size.
Figure 1 – Front Panel View
Figure 2 - Rear Panel View
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Figure 3 – Side View
9803 and 9805
The 9803 and 9805 power supplies are designed to fit into a standard 19-inch rackmount and is
of 3U size.
Figure 4 – Front View
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Figure 5 - Side View
1.4 Front Panel Overview
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5
2
3
4
Figure 6 – Front Panel 9801
4
2
1
3
5
Figure 7 – Front Panel 9803 & 9805
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Front Panel Description
1
VFD display
2
Power On/Off switch
3
Numeric keypad
7: Sweep – Configure and enable the sweep function settings
8: List – Configure and enable the list function
9: *Dimmer – Configure the dimmer output simulation settings
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AC output socket(s)
5
Rotary knob
Recall
Local button
Set the instrument back to local mode.
Shift button
Enables access to secondary functions of some buttons.
Esc button
Used to exit menu settings.
VOLT / High / Auto button
Set the output voltage or range between high and auto.
FREQ / Phase button
Set the output frequency or phase
Recall / Save button
Used to save or recall instrument settings.
Select / Menu button
Toggles between output power (in Watts)/power factor (PF) or output power
(in Volt-ampere)/peak current (Apk) display or access the main menu.
5
Enter / Trigger button
Used to confirm setting/parameter changes or to send a trigger manually.
On/Off / Lock button
Controls the output state or locks the front panel button.
Navigation arrow keys
1.5 Rear Panel Overview
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1
3
7
8
L N
6
4
5
Figure 8 - Rear Panel 9801
7
6
11
4
10
5
Figure 9 - Rear Panel 9803 and 9805
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2
1
3
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Rear Panel Description
1
LAN Interface
2
RS-232 Interface
3
USB Interface
4
BNC Interface Terminal
Used for external trigger and other functionality (see External BNC
section)
5
AC Output Terminal
6
Cooling Fans
7
AC Input
8
Fuse Box
9
GPIB Interface
10
System Bus (not used)
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Line Voltage Selector
1.6 Display Overview
OFF
Rmt
300.0V
0.0 0W
1
SQR Error Trig
Prot
0.0mA
3
Figure 10 – Display Overview
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* Shift
500
PF = 0.000
2
Auto
0.1 s
4
5
6
Display Description
1
Programmed/Measured Voltage
2
Measured Power Output
3
Settings Display
4
Measured Current
5
Output ON timer
6
Programmed Frequency
OFF
Indicates output is disabled
Rmt
Indicates remote mode
SQR
Indicates service request
Error
Indicates an error has occurred
Trig
Indicates waiting for trigger (for list operation)
Prot
Indicates protection trip for over voltage or over temperature
Auto
Indicates power supply is in auto range
*
Indicates dimmer function is enabled
Shift
Indicates shift mode (for access to secondary button functions)
Lock
Indicates key lock is enabled
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2 Getting Started
Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and follow the instructions in
this chapter.
2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements
Input Power
This instrument has the following input power requirements:
9801
AC Voltage: 110 V ± 10% or 220 V ± 10 %
Frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz
9803 and 9805
AC Voltage: 110 V ± 10% or 220 V ± 10 %
Frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz
Use the line voltage selector on the bottom of the 9801 to set the input voltage of the
instrument between 110 V and 220 V.
110 V or 220 V selector
110
Bottom View
Figure 11 – Line Voltage Selector Location 9801
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Use the line voltage selector on the rear panel of the 9803 and 9805 to set the input voltage of
the instrument between 110 V and 220 V.
110 V or 220 V selector
110
Figure 12 - Line Voltage Selector Location 9803/9805
When changing the line voltage of the instrument, be
sure to verify the fuse installed BEFORE powering ON the
instrument. Failure to do so will damage the instrument
and void its warranty. Refer to the Fuse Requirements
section for details on changing the fuse.
Disconnect all cables including the power cord from
the instrument when changing the instrument's line
voltage. After changing the line voltage setting, ensure
the instrument has fuses of the proper ratings and
types for the selected line voltage before applying line
power.
SHOCK HAZARD
The power cord provides a chassis ground through a
third conductor. Verify that your power outlet is of the
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three-conductor type with the correct pin connected
to earth ground to prevent electric shock.
Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that the power switch is in
the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord, including the extension line, is compatible
with the rated voltage/current and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply.
Once verified, connect the cable firmly.
The included AC power cord is safety certified for this
instrument operating in rated range. To change a
cable or add an extension cable, be sure that it can
meet the required power ratings for this instrument.
Any misuse with wrong or unsafe cables will void the
warranty.
Fuse Requirements
An AC input fuse is necessary when powering the instrument. Refer to the table below for the
fuse requirements.
Model
9801
*9803
*9805
Fuse Specification (110 V)
Fuse Specification (220 V)
T 10 A, 250 V
T 6.3 A, 250 V
2 x T15A, 250V
2 x T30A, 250V
Table 1 – AC Input Fuse Table
* The 9803 and 9805 both have 2 fuses inside each instrument. The 9803 has two T15 A, 250V
rated fuses while the 9805 has two T30 A, 250V fuses. Both fuses must be installed for 110 V
or 220 V operation.
When 110 V line voltage is selected, both fuses are connected in parallel internally.
When 220 V line voltage is selected, both fuses are connected in series internally.
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Fuse Replacement
Follow the steps below to replace or check the fuse:
9801
1. Disconnect the AC input power cord.
2. Locate the fuse box in the rear panel, beneath the AC input receptacle.
3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, insert the blade into the fuse box slit to pull and
slide out the fuse box as indicated below.
4. Pull out the fuse inside to check and/or replace (if necessary) for the desired line voltage
operation.
5. Insert the fuse in the same location.
6. The fuse will now be locked and secured.
Fuse box slit
Fuse
box
Check/Remove Fuse
Figure 13 – Fuse Box
9803 and 9805
1. Disconnect the AC input power before removing the cover of the power supply.
2. Remove all the screws shown in the image below, left and right sides and top.
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Figure 14 - Removing top cover
3. Remove the top cover of the power supply.
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4. Locate the two fuse holders inside the power supply which are close to the AC input
receptacle (rear panel) as shown in the image below:
REAR
Fuse
FRONT PANEL
Figure 15 - Fuse Location
5. Remove both fuses inside unit to check and/or replace according to the desired line
voltage operation (Refer to Table 1 – AC Input Fuse Table).
6. Insert the fuses in the same location.
7. The fuses will now be locked and secured.
8. Place back the top cover over the instrument and install all the screws before operation.
Disconnect all cables including the power cord from
the instrument when replacing the fuse. Ensure the
instrument has fuses of the proper ratings and types
for the selected line voltage before applying line
power.
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2.2 Input Connections
For Models 9803 and 9805 only
Please follow the steps below in Figure 16 to create a reliable and proper AC input connection,
and refer to Figure 17 - Single Phase Mains Connection reference setup.
Check both ends of the power cord are disconnected
from everything before connecting it to the AC input
terminal. DO NOT make a connection if one end of
the power cord is connected to a live circuit.
Figure 16 - AC Input Connection
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Step 1: Remove the two screws of the AC input terminal cover.
Step 2: Slide the unterminated AC power cord through the hole of the AC input terminal cover.
Step 3: Place the three wire ends of the power cord to the correct terminals. Refer to Figure 17
below for reference. Securely tighten each wire to the terminals with the screwdriver.
Step 4: Place the AC input terminal cover over the input terminal and secure the two screws.
Gently pull the cover and the power cord afterwards to ensure that both are secured to the
instrument.
Figure 17 - Single Phase Mains Connection
2.3 Output Connections
The main front panel is equipped with one universal AC outlet for the 9801 and two universal
AC outlets for the 9803 and 9805. These outlets accept all standard types of common AC power
plugs. This AC output is isolated from the AC power input of the instrument.
E
L
N
Figure 18 – Universal AC Output Socket
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Before connecting wires to the output terminals, turn
OFF the power supply to avoid damage to the instrument and
the device under test (DUT). For safety, load wires must have
a wire gauge size large enough to prevent overheating when
the power supply operates at maximum short circuit output
current.
SHOCK HAZARD
Hazardous voltages may exist at the outputs and the load
connections when using this power supply. To protect
personnel against accidental contact with hazardous
voltages, ensure that the load and its connections have no
accessible live parts. Ensure that the load wiring insulation
rating is greater than to the maximum output voltage of the
power supply.
The following types of AC power plugs are accepted.
E
N
L
China
Europe
America, Canada
England
Figure 19 – Region Specific Power Cord Types
9801
The 9801 features a rear AC output terminal block which accepts a wire connection. This
terminal block is isolated from the AC power input of the instrument.
L N
Figure 20 – Rear Panel AC Output Terminal
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9803 and 9805
The 9803 and 9805 has a rear AC output terminal that is also isolated from the AC power input
of the instrument. The connector is protected by an AC output terminal cover. Please follow the
steps below to make a secure connection to the output terminal.
Figure 21 - Rear Panel Terminal Block Connection
Step 1: Remove the screws attached to the AC output terminal cover.
Step 2: Slide the wires (not supplied) through the hole of the AC output terminal cover. Note:
Refer to Table 2 - Wire Gauge Rating to determine the type of wires to use.
Step 3: Place the three wire ends through the output terminal. Make note of the wires and
ensure the proper color wire is connected to the right terminal. (i.e. In the US, Green/yellowgreen is Ground, White is Neutral (N), and Black is Line/Hot (L)). Tighten down the wires so
they are secured to the output terminal block.
Step 4: Place the AC output terminal cover over and secure it to the rear panel of the
instrument by fastening the four screws on the sides of the cover.
Before connecting wires to the output terminals, turn
OFF the power supply to avoid damage to the
instrument and the device under test (DUT). For
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safety, load wires must have a wire gauge size large
enough to prevent overheating when the power
supply operates at maximum short circuit output
current. Ensure the voltage selector is in the proper
location (110V or 220V), failing to do so will result in
damage to the DUT and/or power supply.
SHOCK HAZARD
Hazardous voltages may exist at the outputs and the
load connections when using this power supply. To
protect personnel against accidental contact with
hazardous voltages, ensure that the load and its
connections have no accessible live parts. Ensure that
the load wiring insulation rating is greater than to the
maximum output voltage of the power supply.
AWG
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
Imax(A)
mΩ/meter
75
1.3
55
2.1
40
3.3
25
5.2
20
8.3
13
13.2
10
21
7
33.5
5
52.8
Table 2 - Wire Gauge Rating
2.4 Preliminary Check
Complete the following steps to verify that the power supply is ready for use.
1.
2.
Verify AC Input Voltage
Verify and check to make sure proper AC voltages are available to power the instrument.
The AC voltage range must meet the acceptable specification as explained in “2.1 Input
Power and Fuse Requirements”.
Connect Power and Self-Test
Connect AC power cord to the AC receptacle in the rear panel and press the power
switch to the |(ON) position to turn ON the instrument. It will display the BIOS version
then run through a self-test procedure with the screen shown in below:
BIOS Ver 1.10
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System Selftest . . . .
..
If the EEPROM was damaged or the latest operation data in the EEPROM was lost, the
VFD will highlight the “Error” indicator. Accessing the “Info” menu will give detailed error
information. If self-test passes, VFD will display:
OFF
Auto
300.0V
0.0 0W
0.0mA
PF = 0.000
500
0.1 s
Self-test Errors
If any errors occur during power up, please contact B&K Precision.
Output Check
Voltage and Frequency Check
Follow the steps below to check basic voltage output with no load connected.
1. Turn on the AC power source. The display will show the OFF annunciator above the
voltage display.
2. Using the numeric keypad or the rotary knob, enter a voltage value. The voltage display
will show the value you entered. If entering with the numeric keypad, press
first, then enter the value and press Enter .
3. Press the
button and set the frequency using the numeric keypad or the rotary
knob. If entering with the numeric keypad, make sure to press Enter after entering a
value.
4. Enable the output by pressing On/Off , and the button will be illuminated. The OFF
annunciator will disappear and the output timer will begin counting.
5. Once the output is ON, the voltage display will show the measured voltage at the output,
which may fluctuate slightly from the voltage value entered in the previous step.
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6. (Optional) You may also verify the output voltage and frequency by connecting the (L)
and (N) terminals on the rear panel to an external multi-meter or an oscilloscope.
Under normal operation, the measured value will be equal to or within the entered
voltage and frequency value.
7. Ensure that the voltage can be adjusted from zero to the full rated output of the unit
and verify the full frequency range is within specifications.
Check Model and Firmware Version
The model and firmware version can be verified by using the *IDN? query remote command. It
can also be found from within the menu system by following these steps:
1. Press (Shift)
and press (Menu)
to enter the menu system.
2. Press the
arrow two times until INFO is blinking. Press Enter , and the display
will show the following screen:
PRODUCT INFO:
Model: 9801
Ver: 0.02 – 0.01
3. The model is shown above as 9801, and the firmware version is shown as 0.02 – 0.01.
4. Press
to exit the menu and return to the normal display.
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3 Front Panel Operation
3.1 Menu Options
All settings and parameters can be configured from the menu of the power supply. To access
the menu, press (Shift)
and press (Menu)
.
The menu is divided into the following sections and organized as follows:
SYSTEM
CONFIG
INFO
Init
Power-On
Power-Out
Buzzer
Trigger
Communication
Reset power supply settings to factory default values
Configure power-on parameters
Configure power-on output state
Enable/Disable key sound
Configure Trigger
Select communication interface
Volt-Min
Volt-Max
Freq-Min
Freq-Max
Irms-Protect
BNC-Set
Ipeak-Protect
Dimmer
List-Set
Meas-Freq
Meas-Curr-Mode
3Φ - option
Set minimum voltage limits
Set maximum voltage limits
Set minimum frequency limits
Set maximum frequency limits
Configures current RMS protection setting
Select external BNC connection setup
Configures current peak protection point
Configures dimmer output function
Configure list start trigger
Select measure frequency range
Select measure current range
Not used
Error Info
Product Info
Product SN
Record Info
Displays error information (Shown only when an error has occurred)
Displays model and firmware version
Displays serial number
Displays instrument information
How to Access the Menu
Before using the instrument, it is important to be familiarized with its menu structure and learn
how to view or change settings and parameters. Follow the steps below to guide you in
selecting menu options.
1. From the normal display, press (Shift)
and press (Menu)
to enter the menu.
2. The selected item will be blinking. Use
keys to move through the menu
selections.
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3. When the desired menu section is blinking, press
4. Below is the display when SYSTEM is selected.
SYSTEM
In it
Power- On
Enter
to access its menu settings.
Powe r-On
5. The selected item will be blinking. Use
keys to move through the menu
items. When there is a
on the right side of the display, that means there are more
menu items available to select from. Similarly, a
will appear on the left side of the
display when there are menu items to the left. Use the
keys accordingly to
select the desired menu item.
6. Press Enter to access the selected menu item.
7. There may be parameters or options to select within each menu item. Follow the same
instructions as described in the previous steps to select them. To save changes to a
setting, press Enter .
8. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
3.2 Configure Voltage and Frequency Output
The voltage, output range, frequency, and phase can be set from the front panel.
Setting Voltage
The user has the ability to set the voltage within the range of 0.0 V to 300.0 V in all three units.
When the
button is pressed, the button will illuminate. This puts the instrument into
voltage set mode. There are three ways to set the output voltage through the front panel.
Follow the steps below to set the output voltage:
1. From the normal front panel display, users can use the rotary knob, navigation arrow
keys or the numeric keypad to enter the setting voltage.
2. If entering using the rotary knob or navigation arrow keys, press
first so that
the cursor selects the voltage display. Then use the
keys to change the cursor
position and the rotary knob or the
and
keys to increase or decrease the voltage
Enter
setting value. Then press
to set the voltage.
3. If entering using numeric keypad, press
first so that the cursor selects the
voltage display. Then, enter the voltage value using the numeric keypad and press
Enter to set the voltage.
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Output Range
The AC sources will allow the user to select between High range and Auto range.
For example, the 9801 voltage, current and apparent power in the High range are
300V/1.5A/300VA and 150V/3A/300VA in the low range. While all the models of the 9800 series
have the same output voltage range, the output current range varies based on the unit’s
specifications. The user can choose the current range according to their specific requirements and
those of the power units. When Auto range is chosen, the instrument will switch between high
range and low range automatically.
To change between the two ranges, do the following:
1. Press (Shift) and then press (High/Auto)
to switch between High range and
Auto range.
2. When High range is chosen, press the (Shift)
and then (High/Auto)
to
switch to Auto range. The indicator “Auto” on the VFD display will be enabled. No
indicator will show on the VFD display for the high range.
Note: When the range is switched, the instrument will disable the output to
protect the instrument and DUT (device under test) from potential damage.
Setting Frequency
The user has the ability to set the frequency within the range of 45.0 Hz to 500 Hz. When the
button is pressed, the button will illuminate. This puts the instrument into frequency set
mode. There are three ways to set the output frequency through the front panel.
Follow the steps below to set the frequency of the AC signal:
1. From the front panel, users can use the rotary knob, navigation arrow keys or the
numeric keypad to enter the frequency setting.
first so that
2. If entering using the rotary knob or navigation arrow keys, press
the cursor selects the frequency display. Then use the
keys to change the
and
keys to increase or decrease the
cursor position and the rotary knob or the
frequency setting value. Then press Enter to set the frequency.
3. If entering using numeric keypad, press
first so that the cursor selects the
frequency display. Then, enter the frequency value using the numeric keypad and press
Enter to set the frequency.
Setting Phase Angle
The AC output’s start and stop phase angle can be adjusted within the range of 0.0° to 360.0°. This
function is widely used for startup and shutdown current impact tests and various rectifier
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performance tests.
When the (Shift)
and (Phase)
button are pressed, the following screen will be shown.
OFF
Auto
300.0V
S tart
0.0mA
Phase = 90.0°
Use the numeric keys to set the start phase angle and press
setting. The following screen will be shown next.
Enter
OFF
50.0
0.1 s
to confirm the start phase
Auto
300.0V
S top
0.0mA
Phase = 0.0°
Use the numeric keys to set the stop phase angle and press
setting.
Enter
50.0
0.1 s
to confirm the stop phase
3.3 SYSTEM Menu
All setup procedures and settings explained in this section can be accessed from the SYSTEM
menu. To access this menu, press (Shift)
and press (Menu)
. When SYSTEM is
Enter
blinking, press
.
Restore Factory Default Settings
All instrument settings can be reset back to their factory default values by doing the following:
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Restoring the instrument to factory default will change all current instrument
settings back to their default values.
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Init and press Enter .
2. There are two options:
Esc – This option will exit the menu.
Enter – The instrument will return to the main display and all settings are now restored
back to factory default. The table below lists some of the factory default settings.
Table 3 - Factory Default Settings
Voltage
Frequency
Start Phase
Stop Phase
Range
Power-Out Setting
Power-On Setting
Key Sound
Trigger Source
Communication Interface
RS232 Settings
LAN Settings
Volt-Min
Volt-Max
Freq-Min
Freq-Max
Irms-Protect
BNC-Set
Ipeak-Protect
Dimmer Setting
List-Set
Output
0.0 V
50.0 Hz
0.0
0.0
Auto
Off
Sav0
ON
Manual
RS232
9600, 8, N, 1
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
IP: 192.168.0.125
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Socket Port: 30000
0.0 V
300.0 V
45.0 Hz
500.0 Hz
3.000 A, Delay (max RMS
current)
I-Trigger
12.00 A, Delay (max peak
current)
Off
On/Off
Disabled
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Configure Power-On Settings
The initial power-on settings of the power supply can be configured to either the default
settings or the settings stored in data bank 0. Follow the steps below to configure this option:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Power-On and press Enter .
2. There are two options:
Rst – Factory Default settings.
Sav0(Def) – Settings stored in data bank 0 (See Save Settings).
3. Select the settings you want during power up, and press Enter to save changes.
4. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Configure Power-Out State
The output state of the power supply can be configured to either off or the last state of the
output before power down. Follow the steps below to configure this option:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Power-Out and press
2. There are two options:
Off(Def) – Factory Default.
Last – Output state before last power down.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
Enter .
twice.
Enable/Disable Key Sound
The instrument initially has key sound enabled from factory. To disable or enable the key sound,
follow the steps below:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Buzzer and press Enter .
2. Select between the two options:
On(Def) – Enable key sound
Off – Disable key sound
3. Select the desired option and press Enter to save the change.
4. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
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Configure Trigger Source
The trigger function is used to initiate a program in list mode. The trigger source can be set so
that users can send a trigger from the front panel or through a remote command via remote
interface. Follow the below steps to configure the trigger mode:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, browse and select Trigger and press Enter .
2. There are two options:
Manual(Def) – Manual trigger. Front panel trigger button is used to send a trigger
(press (Shift)
and (Trigger) Enter to send trigger).
Bus – Bus trigger. Remote command *TRG is used to send a trigger.
Extern – External TTL trigger (via the rear panel BNC connector).
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Communication Setup
There are several interfaces available for remote communication: USBTMC, RS-232, and LAN
are standard for all units. GPIB is available on the 9803 and 9805 units only. This section will
describe how to setup all the supported interfaces.
Note: The RMT indicator will appear on display when the power supply is successfully
connected to a PC remotely through any remote interface. Keys on the front panel will be
locked until the instrument is in LOCAL mode. To return to LOCAL mode from the front panel,
key. The RMT indicator will disappear when the instrument is in LOCAL
press the (Local)
mode.
RS-232
Follow the steps below to configure the power supply for RS-232 operation:
1. From the SYSTEM menu, browse and select Communication and press Enter .
2. Select RS-232(Def) and press Enter to set to RS-232 for remote communication. The
following display will be shown:
RS232
9600 , 8 , N , 1
3. 9600 is the baudrate; 8 is the data bits; N is the parity; 1 is the stop bit.
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4. Use
to select between each serial settings, and use
settings.
5. Below lists the options that can be changed for each setting:
Baudrate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: N (None), E (Even), O (Odd)
Stop bit: 1, 2
to change the
Note: The default is 9600, 8, N, 1
6. All serial settings must match with the settings configured on the PC in order for
communication to link successfully.
USBTMC
A USB Type A to Type B cable (i.e. USB printer cable) is required to connect the USB port in the
rear panel to a PC. Follow the steps below to setup the power supply for remote
communication.
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Communication and press Enter .
2. Select USB and press Enter to set to USBTMC for remote communication.
3. Install the USB driver on to your PC. For Windows® 7 or later users, this may install
automatically. For other users, visit www.bkprecision.com and navigate to the
product’s page to download the driver or for more information.
Note: Users who have LabVIEW™ or NI-VISA installed should have this driver in
their system. In this case, driver download is not required.
LAN (Ethernet)
The LAN interface supports a raw socket connection and uses TCP protocols.
1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Communication and press Enter .
2. Select LAN and press Enter to set to LAN for remote communication. The following
display will be shown:
LAN
Gateway =
192.168.0 .1
3. 192.168.0.1 is the Gateway IP address
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4. Use
to select between each LAN setting, and use the numeric keypad to change
the settings. Press Enter to confirm setting changes
5. Below list the options that can be changed for each setting:
Gateway: 000.000.000.000
IP: 000.000.000.000
Mask: 000.000.000.000
Socket Port: XXXXX
6. All LAN settings must match with the settings configured on the PC in order for
communication to link successfully.
7. Press
several times to exit the menu.
GPIB (9803 & 9805 only)
1. From the Config menu, select GPIB and press the button. This will select the GPIB
interface for remote communication.
2. Use the keys to select Address 0-31 and press the Enter button.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press the key
three times.
Save/Recall Instrument Settings
The instrument can save up to 10 instrument settings in non-volatile memory. Memory is
allocated in 10 data banks to store settings (0 to 9).
Save Settings
1. Set up all the instrument settings that you want to save.
2. Then, press (Shift)
and Recall (Save). The display will show the following:
OFF
80.0V
0.0mA
S ave D ata to B ank = 0
50.0
0.0 s
3. Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the memory location in which to
store current instrument settings. Select between 0 – 9. Press Enter to save to the
selection location.
4. If it saved successfully, there will be a message on display: Save Success!
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Recall Settings
1. Press the Recall button. Notice the button will be illuminated and the cursor on the
display will disappear. This indicates Recall mode. Instrument settings can only be
recalled when the instrument enters this mode.
2. Use the keypad to enter the memory location you want to recall. Enter a data bank
number between 0 and 9.
3. Once entered, the saved settings at the location will be immediately recalled.
Note: When in Recall mode, users can recall settings from different locations
without having to press additional keys each time. For example, you can
press 1 to recall settings in location one, and then press 5 to recall settings
in location 5 immediately.
4. To exit Recall mode, press Recall and it will no longer be illuminated. The cursor on
the display will reappear, indicating that the instrument is no longer in Recall mode.
3.4 CONFIG Menu
All setup procedures and settings explained in this section can be accessed from the CONFIG
menu. To access this menu, press (Shift)
and press (Menu)
. Select CONFIG, then
press Enter . The following screen will be shown.
CONFIG
Vol t- Mi n
Vol t- M ax
Voltage Limits
The power supply allows users to define the voltage minimum and voltage maximum limits. This
feature will prevent the user from entering a voltage setting outside of these limits. For example,
if Volt-Min is set for 5 V and Volt-Max is set to 15 V, the unit will limit the settable voltage range
to these limit settings.
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Minimum Voltage Limit
Follow the steps below to configure the Volt-Min setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Volt-Min and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a voltage setting between 0.0 V to 300.0 V. Then press
Enter to confirm. Please note, this setting will set the minimum (lower) voltage limit.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Maximum Voltage Limit
Follow the steps below to configure the Volt-Max setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Volt-Max and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a voltage setting between 0.0 V to 300.0 V. Then press
Enter to confirm. Please note, this setting will set the maximum (upper) voltage limit.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Frequency Limits
The power supply allows for users to define the frequency minimum and frequency maximum
limits. This feature limits the user from entering a frequency setting outside of these limits. For
example, if Freq-Min is set for 50 Hz and Freq-Max is set for 60 Hz, the unit will limit the
settable frequency range to these limit settings.
Minimum Frequency Limit
Follow the steps below to configure the Freq-Min setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Freq-Min and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a frequency setting between 45.0 Hz to 500.0 Hz. Then
press Enter to confirm. Please note, this setting will set the minimum (lower)
frequency limit.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Maximum Frequency Limit
Follow the steps below to configure the Freq-Max setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Freq-Max and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a frequency setting between 45.0 Hz to 500.0 Hz. Then
press Enter to confirm. Please note, this setting will set the maximum (upper)
frequency limit.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
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Current Protection
The power supply features RMS and peak current protection. When the RMS protection current
is set, the unit will monitor the RMS continuous current and it will shut off the output if the load
continuously exceeds the set current. When the peak protection current is set, the unit will
monitor the peak current so that it will shut off the output if the load exceeds the set current
briefly. A one second protection delay can be selected to allow the instrument to output
current exceeding the protection limit momentarily without tripping the protection function
and shutting off the output.
Current (RMS) Protection Point
Follow the steps below to configure the Irms-Protect setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, select Irms-Protect and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a frequency setting between 0.000 A to max current of
the unit. Then press Enter to confirm.
3. Then choose between Immediate or Delayed and press Enter to confirm. Immediate
shutoff will shut off the output as soon as a continuous current exceeds the current
setting. Delayed shutoff will shut off the output with about a 1 second delay when the
continuous current exceeds the current setting.
4. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Current (Peak) Protection Point
Follow the steps below to configure the Freq-Max setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, select Ipeak-Protect and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, enter a frequency setting between 0.000 A to max current of
the unit. Then press Enter to confirm.
3. Then choose between Immediate or Delayed and press Enter to confirm. Immediate
shutoff will shut off the output as soon as any current spike exceeds the current setting.
Delayed shutoff will shut off the output with about a 1 second delay when any current
spike exceeds the current setting.
4. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
External BNC
The power supply features a BNC connector that can be configured to be used as an external
trigger, to enable or disable the main output, AC phase synchronization, or to output the state
of the main output. The BNC has a constant 5V DC signal with a pull-up resistor internally.
Follow the steps below to configure the BNC port setting:
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1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select BNC-Set and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, select between I-Trigger, I-Ri, O-Sync, or O-On. Then press
Enter to confirm.
- I-Trigger: Select this option to configure the BNC port as an input trigger to start
or stop a list.
Note: In order to externally trigger a list, List-Set option in the CONFIG menu
must be set to Trigger. See “Configure List Setting” for details.
By default, the BNC port has an open-circuit voltage of 5 VDC. A trigger is
registered when an external TTL logic signal is sent. The instrument triggers off a
falling edge from logic high (5 V) to low (0 V).
A negative TTL level pulse signal with pulse width > 50 µs can be used as a trigger,
as illustrated below:
V
Trigger
>50µs
5V
0V
s
Figure 22 - TTL Pulse Width
-
I-Ri: Selecting this option will configure the BNC port as an input to control the
On/Off state of the main AC output. It can be used as an emergency soft output
switch to quickly configure the output to 0 V, 0 A. To control the output, follow
the steps below.
1. Press On/Off to turn ON the main AC output. The green backlight
should be illuminated.
2. To keep the output turned ON, leave the BNC port open. To turn the
output OFF, short the BNC port. Refer to the diagram below.
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Figure 23 - Rear Panel BNC Output Control
The External BNC port is used as a soft output control. However, it does not
disable the main AC output control, which can be switched by pressing the
On/Off button. Thus, when not using the external BNC to control the output
state, ensure that On/Off is pressed to disable the output. The On/Off button’s
backlight LED will turn off.
-
O-Sync: Selecting this option will configure the BNC port as a sync output signal,
which will output a 5V TTL logic signal that is synchronized with the main output.
Note: As output frequency increases, there may be an increase of the sync
offset (< 50 µs max.) between the main output and the sync output.
-
O-On: Selecting this option will configure the BNC port as an output to monitor
the state of the AC output. A 5 V TTL logic high signal means the output is ON. A
0 V TTL logic low signal means the output is OFF.
3. To exit the BNC port setting menu at any time, press
once.
3.5 Dimmer Output Simulation
The power supply features a dimmer output simulation function that allows for users to cut off
part of the mains voltage to vary the RMS voltage fed to the load under test, sometimes
referred to as phase cutting. The range for the phase adjustment is from 0.0 – 180.0 °. This
function also gives two options to cut off the main output voltage by either the beginning of the
sine wave or at the tail end of the sine wave. Cutting off the beginning of the sine wave is called
leading edge dimming and cutting off the end of the sine wave is called the trailing edge
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dimming. Below is an illustration of a leading and trailing edge dimmer:
135°
180°
270°
0°
360°
90°
90°
0°
360°
90°
315°
45°
90°
Leading Edge Dimming at 90°
45°
Trailing Edge Dimming at 45°
Figure 24 – Leading and Trailing Edge Dimming
The dimmer feature can be used for many test applications such as motor control (fan speed
control, etc.) and lighting (LEDs, incandescent, etc.).
Follow the steps below to configure the dimmer function setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Dimmer and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, select between LeadingEdge, TrailingEdge, or Off. Then press
Enter to confirm.
- LeadingEdge – Enables the dimmer function with leading edge selected. To
change the phase angle, see the instructions below.
- TrailingEdge – Enables the dimmer function with trailing edge selected. To
change the phase angle, see the instructions below.
- Off – Disables the dimmer function.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Note: If the dimmer function is enabled, a “*” indicator will be shown on the VFD display.
To select and change the phase for dimmer mode:
1. Press (Shift)
and press “*Dimmer” (“9”).
2. On the following screen, enter a dimmer angle setting between 0.0° – 180.0°, using
either the rotary knob or numeric keypad. Then press Enter to set.
3.6 List Mode
The power supply has a list mode feature that allows storing programmed sequences into
internal non-volatile memory and recalling and running them per configured parameters. A
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total of 100 steps can be configured for each sequence, and a total of 10 sequences are
available for storage. With List mode enabled, the AC waveform sequences with various ranges
can be generated. The power line disturbance (PLD) waveforms may also be added, as required,
to simulate fluctuation of network voltages and evaluate the result of a unit under such
situation.
There are three steps to set up for programming and running a list program (in order):
1. Configure List setting
2. Edit List (Program) File
3. Recall and Run Program
The following sections will go into the details of setting up all three.
Note: It is recommended that the Trigger Source be configured prior to setting up the
configurations. Additionally, the output of the power supply must be disabled
prior to setting up the configurations.
Note: At the start of a list program, there is a 50 ms delay in which the power supply will
output 0 V before it begins outputting according to the parameters in the first step
of the list.
Configure List Setting
In list mode, users are able to trigger/initiate a list using various sources such as, manual trigger
(front panel*), bus line trigger, or external BNC**. Please see the Configure Trigger Source
section for details on how to select a trigger source.
*There are two manual trigger options to start a list, see below for more details.
**See the “External BNC” section for details on how to configure.
List-Set
Users have the option to start a list program by simply pressing the On/Off button or sending
a trigger signal to the unit.
Follow the steps below to configure this setting:
1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select List-Set and press Enter .
2. On the following screen, select between On/Off or Trigger. Then press Enter to
confirm.
- On/Off – selecting this option will allow the On/Off button to start a list.
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-
Trigger – selecting this option will allow a trigger signal to start a list.
3. To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Edit List File
Each list can store from 1 to 100 steps and can be set to repeat from 1 to 1000 times. To access
the edit list menu, press (Shift)
and press “List” (“8”). Now select the “Edit” option and press
Enter . Each step’s parameters contain a voltage, frequency, width (time to hold the step),
slope, and PLD settings. The adjustable range and operation for each of these parameters are
specified in table below:
Table 4 - Step Parameter Range
Parameter
Step Count
List Repeat
Voltage Setting
Frequency Setting
Slope
Dwell Units
Dwell Time
(step width)
SD State
SD Continue*
SD Voltage*
SD Site*
SD Time*
List Save
Operation Description
Sets the number steps in the list
Sets the number of times to repeat
the list
Sets the step’s voltage
Sets the step’s frequency
Sets the slope time to the next step
Sets the unit for the step width
Sets the dwell time/step width
Enables or disables the PLD state
(See Disturbance Simulation)
Selects whether to create PLD
continuously. If yes is selected, the
power supply will create the
programmed PLD in intervals of 100
ms. If no, the programmed PLD will
not output when the step is ran.
Sets the voltage level of the PLD.
Set the starting time of PLD. With
the restriction of frequency, the max
settable time is 25 ms.
Set the duration time of the PLD.
Select Yes to save the list to memory
bank 0-9
*Parameter only available when SD State is set to “Enable”.
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Input
1 – 100
1 – 10000
0.0 V – 300.0 V
45.0 Hz – 500 Hz
0.0 s – 999.9 s
Second, Minute, Hour
0.0 – 999.9
Enable, Disable
No, Yes
0.0 V – 300.0 V
0.0 ms – 25.0 ms
0.0 ms – 5000.0 ms
Yes, No
(If yes, select memory
0-9)
Setting PLD Parameters
SD State – This enables or disables the PLD simulation. Enable it to include PLD in the list step.
SD Continue – This selects whether to create the PLD continuously or not. If SD State is enabled,
this should be set to Yes so that it will simulate the PLD.
Note: The programmed PLD will output continuously in intervals of 100 ms. If the step dwell
time reaches before the 100 ms interval, the power supply will output the next step
immediately and skip the step’s PLD simulation.
Note: After the initial 50 ms delay from the start of a list program, the power supply will
output 100 ms (or longer because after 100 ms, the last cycle must be completed) of the first
step before the first PLD occurs. If the first step’s dwell time is set to the minimum of 0.1 s,
then 200 ms of the first step will output instead before the first PLD occurs. Thereafter, the
PLD will output in 100 ms intervals. See the graph below:
Figure 25 – Initial Start of a List
SD Voltage - This parameter defines the voltage level of the PLD.
SD Site – This parameter defines the time location (with reference to the beginning of a period
of the output) in which to output the PLD. Figure 25 above shows the output of the first step of
a list with SD Site set to 0.0 ms.
SD Time – This parameter defines the duration of the PLD in time.
Note: If the SD Time is greater than the Step Dwell Time, the PLD will carry over to the next
step(s) of the list until either the SD Time is reached or the end of the last step in reached,
whichever comes first.
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Note: The simulated PLD will output at the same frequency as the step frequency.
Recall and Run Program
Once the program is configured and stored into memory, they can be recalled and triggered to
run.
Recall Program
Follow the steps below to recall a stored program from memory:
1. From the LIST menu (press (Shift)
and press “List” (“8”)), use the arrow keys to select
Recall and press Enter . The display will say RECALL LIST with the prompt Recall List =
0.
2. This is the location number where the program is stored in. Select a number between 0
to 9 with the rotary knob or the numeric keypad, then press Enter .
3. Once selected, the display will read “Recall Data Success” and will return back to the
LIST menu.
Run Program
To run a program list after it is recalled, the trigger source must be configured first. Refer to
“Configure List Setting” to set up the trigger source settings.
Follow the steps below to run the program:
1. Assuming the stored program has already been recalled, from the LIST menu, with
Disable selected, press the up or down key to select Enable and press Enter . The
Trig indicator will appear at the top middle of the display, as shown below:
OFF
300.0V
0.0 0W
Trig
0.0mA
PF = 0.000
500
List 0
Note: The “0” next to “List” in the display above is the step number indicator.
2. If the Trigger Source configured in Configure List Setting is set to Manual (Def), then the
front panel trigger key (Press (Shift) and then Enter ) or the On/Off key (see ListSet section to configure this option) can be used to initiate the program.
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3. Once triggered, the Trig indicator will disappear and the Enter key will begin to blink.
4. If the output is not enabled, press the On/Off key to enable (ON) the output and allow
the list to run.
5. When the program ends, the Enter will stop blinking and the Trig indicator will
reappear again.
Note: If the Trigger Source is configured to BUS, use the remote command for sending
triggers over any of the remote interface available. Refer to the programming
manual for details.
If the Trigger Source is configured to Extern, then use the external BNC to trigger
the list.
Power Line Disturbance Simulation (PLD)
In list mode, the user has the ability to enable or disable the power line disturbance (PLD)
simulator. If enabled, an extended list of options will become available to easily simulate many
different power line disturbance conditions. Some of these waveforms include surge, sag, and
dropout waveforms. The following example shows a dropout waveform:
Figure 26 – Dropout Waveform
To create the waveform above, access the list mode as described above and enter the following
parameters in the list mode file.
Table 5 - Step Parameter Range
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Parameter
Step Count
List Repeat
Step 0 Voltage
Step 0 Frequency
Step 0 Slope
Dwell Units
Step 0 Dwell
SD State
SD Continue
SD Step 0 Voltage
SD Step 0 Site
SD Step 0 Time
List Save
Save data bank
Input
1
Any
10.0 V
50.0 Hz
0.0 s
Second
1
Enable
Yes
0.0 V
3.0 ms
2.0 ms
Yes
0
Once the list is saved to the desired memory bank, recall and run the program list by choosing
the correct memory location (please see the “Recall and Run Program” for further details).
3.7 Sweep Mode
Sweep mode is used to create a sweep output with user-definable voltage and frequency
settings. The voltage and frequency settings may be selected by setting the initial voltage, final
voltage, step voltage, initial frequency, final frequency, step frequency and step time. The step
time may be indicated in seconds, minutes or hours. Once the sweep starts, the power supply
will cycle through the voltage steps (from initial to final voltages) starting with the initial
frequency.
Then the power supply will step to the next frequency and cycle through the voltages steps
(from initial to final voltages) again and repeat through all frequency steps until the sweep is
complete. Sweep can also be used to evaluate the efficiency of switching power supplies or
capturing the operating power requirements of the device under test.
The AC power supply can sweep up or down depending on configured start and stop voltage
and/or frequency. Once the sweep is completed, the results are displayed and include the
measured voltage, current, frequency, power factor, and the maximum power output that
occurred during the sweep. A maximum of 10 sweep profiles may be stored and recalled.
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Note: If range is set to Auto and the sweep profile goes over or below 150 V, there will be
a 50 ms delay during that instance in which the instrument will output 0 V. This
delay is required for the instrument to switch ranges.
Below are some examples of the type of sweep that can be setup and output from the power
supply.
Voltage Sweep
Frequency Sweep
Voltage and Frequency Sweep
There are two steps to set up a sweep output (in order):
1. Edit Sweep File
2. Recall and Run Program
The following sections will go into the details of setting up these steps.
Edit Sweep File
To access the edit list menu, press (Shift)
and press “7” (“Sweep”). Now select the “Edit”
Enter
option and press
. The adjustable range and operation for each of the sweep
parameters are specified in table below:
Table 6 - Sweep Parameter Inputs
Parameter
Start Voltage
End Voltage
Step Voltage
Time Unit
Step Time
Start Frequency
End Frequency
Step Frequency
Sweep Save
Operation Description
Sets the start voltage
Sets the end voltage
Sets the voltage step
Sets the unit for the step time
Sets the step time
Sets the start frequency
Sets the end frequency
Sets the frequency step
Select Yes to save the sweep to
memory bank 0-9
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Input
0.0 V – 300.0 V
0.0 V – 300.0 V
0.1 V – 300.0 V
Second, Minute, Hour
0.1 – 999.9
45.0 Hz – 500 Hz
45.0 Hz – 500 Hz
0.1 Hz – 500 Hz
Yes, No
(If yes, select memory
0-9)
Note: The sweep function will step through all of the voltage steps at the first frequency, then
step through the voltages for the next step frequency until the sweep is complete.
Recall and Run Sweep
Once the sweep file is configured and stored into memory, it can be recalled.
Recall Sweep
Follow the steps below to recall a stored sweep file from memory:
1. From the SWEEP menu (press (Shift)
and press “7” (“Sweep”)), use the arrow keys to
select Recall and press Enter . The display will say RECALL SWEEP with the prompt
Recall Sweep = 0.
2. This is the location number where the program is stored in. Select a number between 0
to 9 with the rotary knob or the numeric keypad, then press Enter .
3. Once selected, the display will read “Recall Data Success” and will return back to the
SWEEP menu.
Run Sweep
Follow the steps below to run the recalled sweep file:
1. Assuming the stored sweep has already been recalled, from the SWEEP menu, with
Disable selected, press the up or down key to select Enable and press Enter . The
Sweep text will appear below the frequency of the display, as shown below:
OFF
300.0V
0.0 0W
0.0mA
PF = 0.000
500
Sweep
2. Press the On/Off key to enable (ON) the output and allow the sweep to run. The
Enter key will begin to blink while the sweep is running.
When the sweep ends, the Enter will stop blinking and the output will shut off
automatically.
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3.8 Measured Power Output and Settings Display
By default, the front panel displays the real power measured in watts (W) and at the same time
displays the power factor (PF). However, the power supply can also display the apparent power
in Volt-Ampere (VA) along with the peak current (A pk).
The user can toggle between the parameters simultaneously displayed: W and PF, and VA and A
button.
pk by pressing the
3.9 Key Lock
The front panel keys can be locked to prevent unwanted changes to output settings and power
supply configurations. Follow the steps below to enable/disable key lock.
1. Press (Shift)
and (Lock) On/Off . The follow display will be shown, indicating that
the front panel keys are locked.
OFF
150.0V
0.0 0W
0.0mA
PF = 0.000
60
Lock
2. All keys are now disabled except for (Shift) , On/Off (Lock function and output state),
and
(to change display readback).
3. To unlock the keys again, press (Shift) and again On/Off . The “Lock” indicator will
disappear and all keys will be enabled.
4 Remote Operation
4.1 Interface Connection
RS-232
For RS-232 connectivity, refer to the diagram below for pin out information. The RS-232 is
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labeled in the rear panel and it is a female DB-9 interface. To select this interface to
communicate with the unit, please see Communication Setup.
5
4
9
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
8
2
7
1
6
Description
TXD, Transmit Data
RXD, Receive Data
GND
CTS, clear transfer
RTS, ready to transfer
-
A straight pin-to-pin DB9 female to DB9 male serial cable is required for using the RS-232
interface. Do not use a null modem or crossover DB9 serial cable.
USB
The instrument has a USB interface (USBTMC) on the rear panel for remote communication. To
select this interface to communicate with the unit, please see Communication Setup.
LAN
The LAN interface uses an Ethernet (RJ-45) connection on the rear panel and supports a socket
connection. To select this interface to communicate with the unit, please see Communication
Setup.
GPIB
The 9803 and 9805 can be configured with a GPIB address from 1-31. To communicate via GPIB,
connect a GPIB cable to the GPIB interface on the rear panel, as illustrated below.
Follow the instructions below to select and configure the GPIB interface for remote operation.
1. From the Config menu, select Communication then press
2. Use the
keys to select the GPIB option then press
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.
.
3. Configure the GPIB Communication Address to which the power supply will be assigned.
keys or rotary knob to enter an Address value from
Use the rotary numeric keypad
1-31 then press
.
4. Make sure the address assigned to the power supply unit matches the address the data
commands are being sent to.
4.2 Remote Commands
The instrument supports some SCPI commands and some instrument specific commands. These
commands enable a computer to remotely communicate and control the power supply over any
of the supported remote interfaces: USB, RS-232, and LAN for all units. In addition, the 9803
and 9805 also have a GPIB interface.
Refer to the programming manual for details, which can be downloaded from
www.bkprecision.com.
5 Troubleshooting Guide
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers. Please check if any apply to your
power supply before contacting B&K Precision.
General
Q: I cannot power up the power supply.
- Check that the power cord is securely connected to the AC input and there is live power
from your electrical AC outlet.
- Verify that the AC power coming from the mains have the correct voltage. The power
supply can accept a specific range of AC input voltages. Refer to section “2.1”.
Q: How come my display voltage is lower than the voltage I set?
- This is often because of the resistances from the test leads/wires connected between the
supply and the DUT (device under test), which causes a drop in voltage. To minimize this
drop, use remote sense terminals to compensate and output a more accurate voltage to
the DUT.
Q: Why can’t I set voltage and/or frequency under or over a specific limit?
- This may be that the set voltage and/or frequency is outside of the set limits in the menu
settings. Refer to the voltage limits section under “Voltage Limits” or frequency limits
under “Frequency Limits” to verify and configure these limits.
Q: Why does my output waveform look cut off and distorted on my oscilloscope?
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-
Check to see if the dimmer function is enabled. If it is, it is likely the result of the phase
being cut, which results in a distorted waveform. This also leads to less RMS voltage. See
the Dimmer Output Simulation section for more information.
Remote Control
Q: I am trying to send the commands over USB/RS232, but it does not seem to respond.
- Check that you are sending ASCII strings that are terminated with a CR (carriage return)
and LF (linefeed) character.
- For RS-232, check that the baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bit, and flow control settings
match with the settings configured on the software interface.
- Check that pins 2 and 3 are not crossed.
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6 Specifications
Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient
temperature range of 25 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model
9801
9803
9805
8 A max.
0.5 (typical)
Single
110 / 220 VAC ± 10%
47 – 63 Hz
15 A max
0.7 (typical)
30 A max
0.7 (typical)
AC Input
Phase
Voltage
Frequency
Current
Power Factor
AC Output
Max. Power
0 – 150 V
Max Current
(rms)
0 – 300 V
0 – 150 V
Max Current
(Peak)
0 – 300 V
Phase
Total Harmonic
Distortion (T.H.D)
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
Response Time
Programming
Range
Voltage
Resolution
(rms)
Accuracy
Range
Frequency
Resolution
Accuracy
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Measurement
Range
Voltage
Resolution
(rms)
Accuracy
Phase
Angle
Current
(rms)
Current
(peak)
True
Range*
Resolution
Accuracy
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Resolution
300 VA
3A
1.5 A
12 A
6A
750 VA
6A
3A
24 A
12 A
Single
1500 VA
12 A
6A
48 A
24 A
≤ 0.5% at 45 – 500 Hz (Resistive Load)
0.1 % max for a ± 10% line change
≤ 0.5% FS (Resistive Load)
< 100 μs
0 – 300 V, 150 / 300 V (Auto)
0.1 V
± (0.2% + 0.6 V)
45 – 500 Hz
0.1 Hz at 45 – 99.9 Hz
1 Hz at 100 – 500 Hz
± 0.1 Hz (< 100 Hz)
± 1 Hz (100 – 500 Hz)
0 – 360 °
0.1 °
± 1° (45 – 65 Hz)
0 – 300 V
0.1 V
± (0.2% + 0.6 V)
Low: 120 mA / Mid: 1.2 A Low: 120 mA/Mid: 1.2 A Low: 120 mA / Mid: 1.2 A High
High: 3 A*
High: 6 A*
12 A*
Low: 0.1 mA / Mid: 1 mA / High: 10 mA
Low: ± (0.2% + 0.4 mA) / Mid: ± (0.2% + 4 mA) / High: ± (0.2% + 20 mA)
0 – 12 A
0 – 24 A
0 – 48 A
0.01 A
± (1% + 120 mA)
L: 0.01 W / M: 0.1 W / High: 1 W
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Power(W)
Accuracy
(47 – 65
Hz)
Range
Frequency
Resolution
Power
Factor
Accuracy
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Resolution
Low: ± (0.2% + 0.05 W) / Mid: ± (0.2% + 0.5 W) / High: ± (0.2% + 2 W)
45 – 500 Hz
± 0.1 Hz (45 – 99.9Hz)
± 1 Hz (100 – 500 Hz)
± 0.1 Hz
0.000 – 1.000
0.001
True Power (W) / Apparent Power (VA)
Low: 0.01 VA / Mid: 0.1 VA / High: 1 VA
Apparent
Power
Accuracy
Voltage (rms) x Current (rms)
(VA)
Temperature Coefficient
± 0.04% per °C
(typical)
General
Memory
10 locations
External BNC,
Trigger input, sync output, output status, output indicator/control
input/output
Interface
LAN, USB, and RS232. GPIB (9803 & 9805 only)
Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 20 – 80% RH
Dimensions (W×H×D)
214.5 × 88.2 × 453.5
439 x 131.4 x 535.7
439 x 131.4 x 535.7
(mm)
Weight
9.5 kg
40 kg
52.2 kg
* The current range switches from low to mid-range or mid to high range when Ipeak > 300 % of the present range.
When Ipeak is <80 % of the high range, the current range switches from high to mid-range.
When Ipeak is <20 % of the mid-range, the current range switches from mid to low range.
To ensure the most current version of this manual, please download the latest version here:
http://www.bkprecision.com/search/9801
For current up-to-date product information, please visit www.bkprecision.com
Calibration
We recommend a calibration interval of once per year to ensure that the power supply meets
specifications.
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SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at www.bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #.
Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the
performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device.
Non-Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at www.bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA
#. Return the product in the original packaging to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and
return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Customers not on an open account
must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card. For the most current repair charges please refer to the
service and support section on our website.
Return all merchandise to B&K Precision Corp. with prepaid shipping. The flat-rate repair charge for Non-Warranty Service does
not include return shipping. Return shipping to locations in North America is included for Warranty Service. For overnight
shipments and non-North American shipping fees please contact B&K Precision Corp.
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Yorba Linda, CA 92887
www.bkprecision.com
714-921-9095
Include with the returned instrument your complete return shipping address, contact name, phone number and description
of problem.
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B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase.
B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned
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B&K Precision Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without limitation damages resulting from loss
of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitation or exclusion may
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