
General Information
Safety and Preparation for Use
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing injury or death, are
WARNING present in this instrument. Do not remove the product covers
or panels. Do not apply power or operate the product without
all covers and panels in place.
AC line voltage
The DC205 Precision DC Voltage Source operates from a 100 V, 120 V,
220 V–230 V, or 240 V nominal ac power source having a line fre-
quency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Before connecting the power cord to a
power source, verify that the LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR, located
in the rear panel power-entry module, is set so that the correct ac line
voltage value is visible. For operation with 230 V ac power, the LINE
VOLTAGE SELECTOR should be set to 220 V.
The DC205 Precision DC Voltage Source will be damaged if oper-
CAUTION ated with the LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR set for the wrong ac line
voltage, or if the wrong fuses are installed. Verify that the correct
line fuses are installed before connecting the line cord. Use two (2)
metric size 5 ×20 mm fuses. For 100 V/120 V, use 1 A fuses; for 220 V–
230 V/240 V, use 0.5 A fuses. See appendix A for detailed instructions.
Line cord
The DC205 Precision DC Voltage Source has a detachable, three-wire
power cord for connection to the power source and to a protective
ground. The chassis of the instrument is connected to the outlet
ground to protect against electrical shock. Always use an outlet
which has a properly connected protective ground.
Service
The DC205 Precision DC Voltage Source does not have any user
serviceable parts inside. Refer service to a qualified technician.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modi-
fications to this instrument. Contact the factory for instructions on
how to return the instrument for authorized service and adjustment.
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