Meanwell SPV-300-48 power supply standalone operation

Using this power supply to replace a SP-300-48. The SPV has two terminals that the original doesn’t have. RC and PV. What do I do with these terminals if I just want continuous output from the power supply? It doesn’t work with these terminals floating.

@EmiAudio

Looking over the PDF data-sheet, I am not seeing “PV” listed on page 3. Could you clarify which termination you are referencing?

Thats the wrong one. Its a SPV not MSP.
SPV-300-spec.pdf (187.5 KB)

It looks like there is confusion for your original power supply. When entering SP-300-48 on Digi-Key there is a MeanWell power supply that is MSP-300-48. It looks like your original power supply is a Arndt Electronics power supply which we do not carry.

Looking at pg 3, PV will need to be connected to V- with a pot to set the voltage.

Hi @EmiAudio,

RC Terminal (Remote Control) can float or be tied to 0 volts to remain on:
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I believe is the voltage difference between the PV terminal and the -V terminal is the +1v ~ +5.5v which can be shorted, run through potentiometer, or supplied by an external voltage source in order to turn the supply ON (locally or remotely):
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Yeah, you have to supply an external control voltage to the PV terminal. This isn’t going to work.

Hi @EmiAudio ,

Thank you for your reply. Using a pot, or simply shorting out the PV and -V terminals should work to turn on the supply. If this does not work, one of below options may be a better fit for you, please review datasheet before ordering to make sure it meets your criteria:
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-Please let us know if you have any further questions.

I tried shorting the terminals as described and also tried different values of resistors. The power comes up for a second then collapses. I’m pretty sure you need an external power source of like 1-5v to get it working. Will I be able to return this part for credit?
Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll look them over.

Hello @EmiAudio ,

I forgot to mention something very basic, these power supplies usually have a little red switch on them for selecting either 120v or 220v input, and are usually factory set to 220v, please make sure this switch is set correctly.

Regarding a return, please see: https://www.digikey.com/mydigikey/returns