Q:
Why does the fan not run when
I plug in my power supply ?
A: The fan is Proportional (load and
heat driven). If you are operating with enough load applied, the unit
will begin to warm up and at a pre determined point the fan will turn on
and speed up if heat increases. Our products are tested at 100% load
twice before shipping and have no problem running at full load.
A: The capacitors on the circuit board are recharging.
Q: My Bulldog is a little warm
even though I don't have a "load" applied ?
A: The warmth comes from a small
resistor that creates just enough of a "load" to keep the circuitry
awake. If there were a "no-load" condition, the power supply would
go to sleep and the output voltage (as viewed from a digital volt meter)
would ramble until the power supply was awakened. This is inherent in
power supplies that have regulated outputs.
Q:
Do I need to use the
external grounding lug ?
A: The lug is for 3 reasons:
1. If the outlet you have your power supply plugged into is an outlet
without a ground, it provides a place to attach a ground wire.
2. If you are using your power supply permanently in or on a metal
location (building, work bench, RV, etc.), it is suggested that you bond
the power supply chassis and that metal surface together.
3. The lug can be used to provide RF shielding in or near transmitters
such as CB or Amateur Radio stations. It is also used in Commercial
environments.
Q:
Why didn't the external
fuse blow when I shorted out the D/C output ?
A: The power supply has a
"non-fused" internal shut-down protection circuit that shuts the power supply
down in the event of an overload or short circuit. The fuses are
there to protect against reverse polarity connections to a battery.
If attached to a power source like a battery with the wrong polarity (
"+" and "-" contacts reversed), the fuses will blow. It may be
possible to blow the fuses if you are operating near the maximum output
of the power supply and you do short circuit the output. No power
output is available when the fuses are blown.
Q:
Why is there 1 or 2 fuses
in my bulldog power supply ?
A: The 15 and 30 amp models only
need one fuse (though some were made with 2) to protect against
reverse polarity. All units 45 amp and greater have 2 fuses for
proper protection.
Q:
I Blew my fuse, but I can't
get it out,.. What gives ?
A: There are 2 small phillips
screws (recessed) between the fuse slots. Those need to be loosened
slightly to release the fuse blade clamps. Be sure to tighten
these screws back after you replace your fuse's).
Q:
Why isn't there an off/on
switch on the power supply?
A: If there were an off/on switch, it would weld itself closed at
some time because of large power surges caused while the
capacitors load up during power up. Also there is no need since the
power supply operates in a very low power state when not in use.
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