Let’s check that things are working correctly before we solder the costly high-voltage components.
- With a multimeter, measure the input resistance of the +15V input; between GND and +15V (the bottom leg of switch S1), and make sure there is no short-circuits. The resistance will depend on the multimeter used and will likely be unstable, but it should be >10 kOhm.
- Make sure that the power supply you are using is +12 V DC and that the positive terminal is on the inside of the barrel plug. Check a second time to make sure, as there is no overvoltage or reverse polarity protection on the board input.
- Make sure that switch S1 is in position 0
- Plug your power supply to the board. If all is going well, LED1 should be on (green). Make sure the plug is fully pressed into the jack. There is a first step with some resistance but you need to push it fully inside.
- With a voltmeter, measure the following voltages with respect to GND (the picture above shows where they are accessible). Confirm that you have the correct voltages.
- +15V
- +5V
- -5V
- +3.3V
- If you skipped the communication test / initial configuration after soldering the SMT components, now is the time to do it. Part of the procedure include downloading the firmware to the micro-controller, and saving some important parameters in the EEPROM. If you have already performed these step, skip to the next test.
Location of switches S1 and S2, and LEDs 1 (green), 2 (red), and 3 (blue) - Place switch S1 on the 1 position
- Press switch S2 and keep it pressed. LED 2 (red) should turn on
- Release switch S2. LED 2 should turn off and LED 3 (blue) should turn on
- Put switch S1 back to position 0. LED2 and LED3 should be off
- Remove power from the hvps-x
Next step
Is everything working up to now? If yes, let’s solder the high voltage components.