Overload & Over current Protections
The power supply’s Overload (OLP) and Over current (OCP)
Protections will be activated when output current is between
110% and 250% of IO (Max load). Upon such an occurrence, VO
will start to drop. Once the power supply has reached its
maximum power limit, the protection will be activated and the
power supply will go into “Hiccup mode” (Auto-Recovery). The
power supply will recover once the fault condition causing the
OLP and OCP is removed and IO is back within the specified limit.
Additionally, if the IO is <250% but >110% for a prolong period of
time (depending on the load), the Over Temperature Protection
(OTP) will be activated due to high temperature on critical
components. The power supply will then go into hiccup mode until
the fault is removed; and, the input voltage is removed, then
reapplied.
Short Circuit Protection (Auto-Recovery)
The power supply’s output OLP/OCP function also provides
protection against short circuits. When a short circuit is applied,
the output current will operate in “Hiccup mode”, as shown in the
illustration in the OLP/OCP section on this page. The power
supply will return to normal operation after the short circuit is
removed.
Overvoltage Protection
The power supply’s overvoltage circuit will be activated when its
internal feedback circuit fails. The output voltage shall not exceed
its specifications defined on Page 3 under “Protections”. Power
supply will latch off, and require removal/re-application of input
AC voltage in order to restart.
Over Temperature Protection
As mentioned above, the power supply also has Over
Temperature Protection (OTP). This is activated when the
overload condition persists for an extended duration and the
output current is below the overload trigger point but >100% load.
In the event of a higher operating condition at 100% load, the
power supply will run into OTP when the surrounding air
temperature is higher than the operating temperature. When
activated, the output voltage will go into hiccup mode until the
input voltage is removed; then, reapplied, and the surrounding air
temperature drops to its normal operating temperature.