PSA SERIES

Regulated Dual Output DC Power Supply

PSA1210 PSA126 PSA123

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 IMPORTANT NOTE • Maximum current limited
GME PSA series power supplies are designed to • Over voltage protection
operate from 240 V AC ± 10% power sources.
 extended operations, always use the power
For OPERATIONS
supply in a well ventilated area and ensure the Connect the equipment to the power supply
ventilation slots are clear. Allow at least 100 terminals observing correct voltage and polarity.
mm clearance from nearby objects.
1. The RED terminal is positive (+) 13.8 volts
The BLACK terminal is common negative (-)
INTRODUCTION The YELLOW terminal is positive (+) 9 volts
The GME PSA series of power supplies use 2. Ensure the power supply’s front panel switch
traditional semiconductor technology to is in the OFF position (except for PSA123).
produce highly regulated 13.8 volt and 9 volt 3. Ensure the 240 volt AC outlet’s switch is
DC output from a 230-240 volt source. The in the OFF position.
highly regulated output makes the PSA series 4. Plug the power supply’s power cord into
of power supplies suitable where variations a nearby easily accessible AC outlet. Put
in AC mains voltage may be encountered. the AC outlet switch in the ON position.
The PSA series are fully filtered producing a 5. The PSA123 front panel LED’s should
low ripple noise output and are designed to now glow indicating that the supply is
be used with our radio communications and functional.
telemetry equipment. I 6. PSA126/PSA1210 - Place the power switch
The PSA series meets all national safety and in the ON position. The front panel LED’s
EMC requirements. The PSA series are very should now glow indicating that the supply
well protected and feature automatic fold- is functional.
back current limiting against overload and 7. The equipment’s power switch can now be
fail safe thermal protection against excessive turned ON ready for use.
overheating. The PSA series are suitable for
harsh environments and heavy loads.
PROTECTION FEATURES
This appliance is not a toy and should not be used
CURRENT LIMIT CIRCUIT
by young children or the infirm without supervision.
The GME PSA series power supplies have an
automatic fold-back current limiting function
FEATURES that reduces the output voltage and current if
• Suitable for most communications the attached equipment draws more current
equipment applications or where a stable than the power supply’s current rating.
regulated DC voltage is required. If the maximum output current is exceeded on
• Very low ripple noise the 9 Volt supply line the current limiting circuit
• Output short circuit protected will be triggered protecting the power supply
from internal damage.
• Fail safe thermal protection
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 SPECIFICATIONS
Model Total peak Total Max Rating Max Max Overall Unit
current continuous continuous dimensions Net
(amps) Max Duty current current (W x H Weight
10% duty current cycle @ 13.8 V @9V x D) (kg)
cycle (amps) (%) (amps) mm

PSA123 4 3 50 1.5 500 mA 102 x 76 1.73

x 185
PSA126 7 6 33 3 500 mA 120 x 85 2.76
x 190
PSA1210 11 10 25 5 500 mA 160 x 105 4.06
x 212

THERMAL PROTECTION SERVICE INDICATION

The PSA series incorporate a transformer with Should the front panel LED’s not glow when
a built-in non replaceable thermal fuse and power supply is connected to an AC mains
is designed to shut the power supply down outlet and switched ON, service will be required.
into a fail safe mode if for any reason the unit If the power supply cord is damaged or service
becomes excessively hot. This could conceivably is required, the power cord or service must only
happen if the power supply is used in a high be replaced or serviced by the manufacturer,
temperature area with insufficient ventilation their service agent or a qualified person.
for long periods of time. Once the thermal
protection has been triggered, the power
supply will immediately shut down.
The power supply is now in the fail safe GME CONTRACT WARRANTY
condition and will require repairs by authorised AGAINST DEFECTS
service personnel. 1. Consumer guarantees
1.1 Our goods come with guarantees that
Thermal overload problems can usually be cannot be excluded under the Australian
resolved by reducing the load or the duty Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
cycle or by using a power supply with a higher replacement or refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably
current rating. foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION (OVP) quality and the failure does not amount to a
The PSA series have an over voltage protection major failure.
feature which is designed to protect any 1.2 To the extent we are able, we exclude
all other conditions, warranties and
attached equipment from damage should the obligations which would otherwise be
power supply output exceed the rated voltage. implied.

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2. Warranty against defects: Before returning any goods you will be required
2.1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not to follow the available options:
limit, exclude or restrict your rights under the Contact our Customer Support Team on
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) 1300 463 463 or [email protected].
or any other mandatory protection laws that may A customer support team member will
apply. troubleshoot and validate if your product
2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects is faulty. If so, they will email you a product
in materials and workmanship for the warranty RMA (Return Material Authorisation).
period (see warranty table) from the date of Products that are authorised to be returned
original sale (or another period we agree to to GME must include the following:
in writing). Subject to our obligations under RMA form (Return Material Authorisation)
clause 1.2, we will at our option, either repair A copy of your proof of purchase, the faulty
or replace goods which we are satisfied are product, including all accessories
defective. We warrant any replacement parts for 2.7  Send your claim to: GME Pty Ltd.
the remainder of the period of warranty for the 17 Gibbon Rd, Winston Hills,
goods into which they are incorporated. NSW 2153, Australia.
2.3 To the extent permitted by law, our sole liability Tel: (02) 8867 6000 Fax: (02) 8867 6199.
for breach of a condition, warranty or other Email: [email protected]
obligation implied by law is limited. 2.8  If we determine that your goods are defective,
(a) In the case of goods we supply, to any one of we will pay for the cost of returning the
the following as we decide – repaired or replaced goods to you, and
(i) The replacement of the goods or the reimburse you for your reasonable expenses of
supply of equivalent goods. sending your warranty claim to us.
(ii) The repair of the goods. 3. What this warranty does not cover:
(iii)  The cost of repairing the goods or of 3.1 This warranty will not apply in relation to:
acquiring equivalent goods. (a) Goods modified or altered in any way.
(b) In the case of services we supply, to any (b)  Defects and damage caused by use with
one of the following as we decide – non GME products.
(i) The supplying of the services again (c) Repairs performed other than by our
(ii)  The cost of having the services supplied authorised representative.
again. (d) Defects or damage resulting from misuse,
2.4  For repairs outside the warranty period, accident, impact or neglect.
we warrant our repairs to be free from defects (e) Goods improperly installed or used in a
in materials and workmanship for three months manner contrary to the relevant
from the date of the original repair. We agree to instruction manual; or
re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials (f)  Goods where the serial number has been
or workmanship which we are satisfied are removed or made illegal.
defective.
4. Warranty period:
2.5  We warrant that we will perform services with 4.1 We provide the following warranty on GME
reasonable care and skill and agree to and Kingray products. No repair or replacement
investigate any complaint regarding our services during the warranty period will renew or extend
made in good faith. If we are satisfied that the the warranty period past the period from
complaint is justified, and as our sole liability original date of purchase.
to you under this warranty (to the extent
permitted at law), we agree to supply those
PRODUCT TYPE WARRANTY
services again at no extra charge to you. PERIOD
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end of the applicable warranty period (see
warranty table), at your own cost, return the
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details of the defect, and give us an original or GME Pty Ltd
copy of the sales invoice or some other evidence
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