I recently got a Bertan 2411BN high voltage 40kv 5ma negative power supply. However, I have had much difficulty understanding how the io control works. Upon plugging it in, the fans rev up and the overvoltage indicator reads 5v, which is the logic HIGH and means that the overvoltage has not tripped. However, no voltage is supplied across the high-voltage terminals. My understanding is that the enable pin should cause the power supply to be active when it is not grounded, and the enable pin is not connected to anything. The voltage program is connected, and I have a separate power supply meant to output 1.3 volts, corresponding to 13 kv. I have attached an image of how I currently have it wired up. The image is really bad, but I think you can get the general idea. Any help would be really appreciated because I am really pressed for time in getting this power supply to work.
Questions about high voltage power supply
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Re: Questions about high voltage power supply
A bit confused (not at all familiar with your unit). You say it isn't 'grounded' and the 'enable' button/circuit isn't connected. Both those issues sound like something that would prevent a power supply from working properly.
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Re: Questions about high voltage power supply
First and foremost be very careful with high voltage supplies, especially if you are unfamiliar with electronics (since the unit you have is an OEM model designed for x-ray machines)
Can you provide a picture of your setup? I assume you mean, that when you supply 1.3V the output doesn't respond?
Can you provide a picture of your setup? I assume you mean, that when you supply 1.3V the output doesn't respond?
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Re: Questions about high voltage power supply
Miles,
I assume you have a manual for the Bertan 2411BN. If so could you snap a photo of the 1 or 2 pages that talks about the multipin connector and post it here. I may be able to help if I can see that part of the manual.
Rich G.
I assume you have a manual for the Bertan 2411BN. If so could you snap a photo of the 1 or 2 pages that talks about the multipin connector and post it here. I may be able to help if I can see that part of the manual.
Rich G.