LINEAR DC POWER SUPPLY

USER MANUAL

REGULATED LINEAR DC POWER SUPPLY

 Please read this manual carefully before operating the power supply.
1. Introduction
The variable DC power supplies covered in this manual are regulated linear DC power supplies designed for laboratory,

school and manufacturing applications. The output voltage and current can both be continuously adjusted from 0 to

maximum rated value by means of the coarse and fine potentiometers. As linear power supplies, they have excellent ripple

and load regulation, and are suitable for general electronic design work. These power supplies can be used as constant voltage

source or constant current source. All of the models come with over-voltage, so you can also use them for electroplating,

anodizing, battery charging, and DC motor testing, etc.

2. Specifications
2-1 General
AC Input： 110V/220V±10% , 47-63 Hz

Rating: See Table 2-1

Operating environment: Indoor use with dry and dust free air for cooling

Altitude up to 2000 m

Temperature: -10°C to 40°C

Relative humidity: <80%

 Storage environment: Temperature:-100C to 700C

Relative humidity: <70%

Table 2-1

Model Max. Voltage Max. Current Fuse Rating Dimension (mm)

HY1503D 15V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY1803D 20V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
GPS-1850D 20V 5A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY3003D* 30V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY3005D* 30V 5A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY3006D 30V 6A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY6003D 60V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY3003DX 30V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY3005DX 30V 5A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY5003D 50V 3A 5A/250V 270×128×145
HY5005D 50V 5A 5A/250V 270×128×145

*GPS-3050D and HY3005D are identical, while HY3003D and GPS-3030D are identical.

2-2 Front Panel Descriptions

(1) Digital ammeter: displays the actual output; this equates to the set value if in CC mode.
(2) Digital voltmeter: Displays the actual output voltage; this equates to the set value when in CV mode.

(3) Current calibration: Use this screw to calibrate the current

meter if necessary.

(4) Voltage calibration: Use this screw to calibrate the voltage

meter if necessary.

(5) Current fine: for fine adjustment of the current limit.

(6) Current coarse: for coarse adjustment of the current limit.

(7) Voltage fine: for fine adjustment of the voltage limit.

(8) Voltage coarse: for coarse adjustment of the voltage limit.

(9) Output button: When this button is pushed to ‘In’ position,

the power supply output is enabled, and the output is

connected to the terminals (marked as OUT); conversely,

the power supply output is stopped when this button is in

the ‘Out’ position (marked as STOP). Note: the marking

is slightly confusing - STOP means output is disabled,

and OUT means output is turned on.

(10) CC indicator: this indicator turns red when the power supply is in constant current (CC) mode (See 3-2).
(11) CV indicator: this indicator turns red when the power

supply is in constant voltage (CV) mode (See 3-2).

(12) Power button: When this button is pushed to "In"

position, the power supply is turned on, and the display

comes on; conversely, the power supply is off when

this button is in the "Out" position.

(13) “-” Output terminal: Negative polarity (black).

(14) “GND” terminal: Ground terminal (green). The GND

terminal is connected to case and AC ground.

(15) “+” Output terminal: Positive polarity (red).

Warning: For electrochemical applications (e.g.,

plating and anodizing), remove the short

connector between “–” and ground

terminals.
2-2 Back panel

(16) Cooling fan: the fan turns on as long as the power supply is on.

(17) AC voltage selector switch: use this switch to select the input AC of either 110V or 220V. Default is set at 110V.
 Warning: the voltage indicated on the AC selector switch must match the AC voltage, otherwise the power

supply will be damaged (plugging a power supply rated for 110V into 220V AC), or the maximum

output would not be reached (plugging a 220V power supply into 110V AC). Damage caused by

plugging into wrong AC voltage is not under warranty.

(18) AC Input. The fuse is located here. To replace the fuse, remove the AC power cord, and use a flat head

screwdriver to pop out the fuse holder.

2-3 Technical Parameters

1) CV mode:

Line regulation: <0.01%+3mV

Load regulation: < 0.01%+3mV (Max. current<3A)

Load regulation: < 0.01%+5mV (Max. current>3A)

Ripple & noise : < 0.5mVrms (5Hz-1MHz) (Max. current <3A)

<1.0mVrms (5Hz-1MHz) (Max. current >3A)

Recovery time : < 100μS (load-variant 50%, min. load current 0.5A)

Temperature coefficient: < 300PPM/0C

2) CC Mode:

Line regulation: <0.2%+3mA

 Load regulation: < 0.2%+3mA

Ripple & noise : < 3mArms

3) Display accuracy: ±1%±1 digit

3. Operation Instructions
3-1 Installation
1) Before plugging into AC outlet

Warning: The correct input voltage of the power supply is shown on the AC selector switch, e.g. for 120V

AC, the switch itself should show 110V on the voltage selector switch as shown in picture below:

The AC voltage should be within 10% of that, e.g., if the specified input voltage is 110V, the power

supply will work with AC voltage of 110V±10%.

Warning: Changing the AC voltage selector setting must be done with the power supply unplugged.

Warning: To avoid electrical shock, the power cord ground conductor must be connected to AC ground.
 Warning: Make sure the output is stopped before turning the power supply on or off. Shutting down
improperly can cause the power supply to fail when it’s turned on next time. Damages due to improper
startup and/or shutdown are not under warranty.

Warning: When running an inductive load like magnetic coils, DC motors, stepper motors, etc., make sure to
set the output to zero before turning on the output; once output is on, change the voltage/current slowly,
and NEVER turn the power supply output on or off, or worse yet, shutting down or turning on the
power supply with a inductive load connected!

2) Installation: For better heat dissipation, the two sides and back of the power supply should have at least 10cm

space from the walls.

3-2 Constant Voltage / Constant Current Characteristics

The power supply is a regulated constant current / constant voltage (CC CV) power supply, which is characterized by

automatic crossover from constant current (CC) to constant voltage (CV), and vise versa. At any moment, the power

supply automatically determines whether to operate in CV or CC mode, depending on the voltage and current limit

(set by the front knobs), and the load connected (if no load is connected, it simply means that the load resistance is

infinite; conversely, if a short is connected, the load resistance is zero).

Note: The power supply is in CC mode if indicator light 10 is red; it’s in CV mode if indicator light 11 is red.
In order to understand the crossover, it is important to note that the voltage and the current are related by the Ohm’s
law, so only one of the two is an independent variable. The law dictates that the output current I in amps (A) is always
equal to the output voltage V in volts (V) divided by the load resistance R in ohms (Ω):

For example, if the load resistance (R) is such that the current limit (set by knobs 5 and 6) is higher than the voltage

limit (set by knobs 7 and 8) divided by R (i.e., voltage limit is lower than current limit for the load R connected), the

power supply operates in the constant voltage (CV) mode. When in CV mode, the output voltage remains constant

even if the load resistance changes (e.g., if load resistance decreases, the current increases), up to the point when the

preset current limit is reached. The crossover point is reached when the voltage and current limit are reached

simultaneously. Beyond the crossover point, the indicator changes from CV to CC, and the current limit becomes the

lower limit, and the output current remains constant and the output voltage drops in proportion to the further decrease

of the load resistance.

Similarly, crossover from constant current (CC) to constant voltage (CV) mode automatically occurs when the

resistance of the load is increased. A good example of this behavior is charging a 12V lead acid battery. Initially, the

open circuit voltage of the power supply may be set at 13.8V. A discharged battery when connected to the power

supply may demand high charging current beyond the current limit set for the power supply (or the maximum current

capacity of the power supply), and the power supply will operate in constant current mode, with the maximum

charging current equal to the set current limit. As the battery becomes more charged, the voltage will increase, and

eventually reach 13.8V. Beyond that point, the current demand from the battery will drop and fall below the set limit.
The crossover is signaled by the indicator light changing from CC to CV.

3-3 Operating Procedures

Warning: Make sure the output is stopped when connecting or disconnecting a load.

Warning: If load resistance is <1 ohm, make sure the voltage is set to <5V when enabling the output.

a) Make sure that the AC voltage matches the input voltage shown on the AC selector switch.

b) Make sure power button is in OFF position and output is stopped; plug power cord into the AC outlet.

c) Turn the power supply on by pressing the power button to ON position.

d) With no load connected, push the output button in to enable output.

e) Adjust current knobs (knobs 5 or 6) to slightly above minimum position with CV indicator light red. If it’s

necessary to limit the current while in the CV mode, follow section 3-4 to set the current limit.

f) Set voltage (knobs 7 and 8) to the desired voltage. This voltage should be the operating voltage in CV mode;

the maximum voltage in CC mode; or the charging voltage recommended by battery manufacturer if

charging a battery.

g) Stop the output. Connect the external load to the output terminals. Make sure both "+" and "-" terminals are

connected correctly. When connecting a battery to be charged, you must make sure that polarity is correct.

1) Constant Voltage (CV) Operations

 h) Push the output button in to enable output; turn up the current knobs to maximum, or leave the current knobs

unchanged if correct current limit has been set following section 3-4.

i) Once finished, stop the output, and then turn off the power supply.

j) For applications with the same settings, skip steps d)-g), and simply connect the load before enabling output.

2) Constant Current Operation

h) Push the output button in to enable output.

i) Turn the current knobs up until you reach the desired current level. Make sure CC light is red.

j) Once finished, stop the output, and then turn off the power supply.

k) For applications with the same settings, skip steps d)-i), and simply connect the load before enabling output.

3) Battery Charging Operation

Warning: At no time should a battery be connected to the power supply when the power supply is turned off,
or with the output voltage of the power supply set to lower than the battery voltage.

Warning: Before the battery is connected to the power supply, make sure that the power supply output voltage
is higher than the battery voltage. If the AC power is lost, stop the output or remove the battery
immediately from the power supply.

h) Push the output button in to enable output. If the CC light is on, adjust current knobs to make sure the
 current meter is reading the maximum charging current recommended by the battery manufacturer. If the

CV light is on, either the battery is not depleted enough or the current limit is set too high.

i) Watch the charging progress, when the current is below 1A or 1/10 of the maximum charging current, it is

probably time to end the charge. Make sure the AC power never goes off line during the charging process.

j) Stop the output. Disconnect the battery from the power supply, and then turn off the power supply.

4) Inductive Load

Warning: it is critical to change the current on the inductive load slowly. Sudden changes of power supply
output can cause the inductive load to generate a reverse EMF much larger than the voltage from the
power supply, and cause damage to the power supply. Turning on or off the power supply with an
inductive load connected can cause power supply to fail beyond repair. Damages like this are not
under warranty.

h) Adjust all 4 knobs (both current and voltage) to minimum position.

i) Push the output button in to enable output.

f) For CV operation, turn the current knobs to maximum position; slowly turn up the voltage until it reaches

desired voltage level. For CC operation, turn the voltage knobs to maximum; slowly increase the current

until it reaches the desired current level.

g) Once finished, slowly turn down either the current or voltage knobs until the output is zero before stopping

the output. After the load is disconnected, it is safe to turn off the power supply.
3-4 Setting Current Limit for CV Operation
Note: this step is only needed if it is necessary to set a current limit for constant voltage operation or when

charging a battery; for most of applications requiring constant voltage, simply turn the current knobs to

maximum position, which sets the current limit to the maximum value allowed by the power supply.

1) With no load connected, turn current knobs to minimum position. Turn the power supply on with output stopped.

2) Connect a resistive load between + and – terminals, or temporarily short the + and – terminals of the power

supply with a test lead with sufficient thickness.

3) Push the output button in to enable output.

4) Make sure CC light is red. If needed, adjust the COARSE voltage knob (knob 8) up.

5) Adjust the current control (knobs 5 & 6) to reach the desired current level, repeat 4) if needed.

6) The current limit has now been set. Do not change the current knobs (5&6) if you want to keep the same current

limit, or mark the positions of the knobs 5&6 so you can return to the same level.

7) Stop the output, then remove the load between the ( + ) and ( - ) terminals and go to section 3.3.

4. Trouble Shooting & Maintenance

Warning: The following instructions are to be performed by knowledgeable personnel only. To avoid electrical

shock, do not perform any servicing other than the contained in the operation instructions. For further
 questions, please contact factory support at support@volteq.com.

4-1 Fuse Replacement

All of the models mentioned are equipped with a fuse. If the fuse is blown, the power supply will not turn on. It is a

good idea to determine and fix the cause of the blown fuse, then replace only with a fuse of correct rating and type.

Warning: For continued fire protection, replace fuse only with fuse of the specified type and rating. All

replacement fuses must be slow-blowing type.

5. Warranties and Attachment

User manual 1

Power cord 1

Warranty: this product is covered by standard one-year manufacturer’s warranty, which includes parts
and labor for one year from the date of purchase. Damages caused by user error, harmful
environment, force of nature are not under warranty.