UDP3303C

Linear DC Power Supply

User Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the new linear DC power supply. In order to use this product safely and
correctly, please read this manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Information part.
After reading this manual, it is recommended to keep the manual at an easily accessible place,
preferably close to the device, for future reference.

Limited Warranty and Liability

Uni-Trend guarantees that the product is free from any defect in material and workmanship
within 3 years from the purchase date. This warranty does not apply to damages caused by
accident, negligence, misuse, modification, contamination or improper handling. The dealer shall
not be entitled to give any other warranty on behalf of Uni-Trend. If you need warranty service
within the warranty period, please contact your seller directly.
Uni-Trend will not be responsible for any special, indirect, incidental or subsequent damage or
loss caused by using this device.

UDP3303C Linear DC Power Supply Introduction

The UDP3303C DC power supply is a cost-effective program control DC power supply with
outstanding performance, reliable output and clear interface. The UDP3303C DC power supply
has three independent outputs: two of them are adjustable outputs of 30V/3A, the other one is a
fixed selectable output of 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V/3A (fine adjustable). With the constant voltage (CV)
and constant current (CC) modes, short circuit and overvoltage protection features, the
instrument can perfectly meet various test requirements.

Safety Information
Important safety instructions must be followed for operating and storing the UDP3303C. To
ensure your personal safety, read the following instructions carefully before operation to ensure
that the UDP3303C is in the best working environment.
 WARNINGS
Please use the product properly as safety instructions to avoid injury or product damage.
 Please use the approved power cord appointed to the local country for this product.
 Static electricity will damage the instrument, so please test in the static-free area as far as
possible. Before connecting the wire to instrument, the static electricity should be
discharged by temporary grounding the internal and external conductors.
 This product is grounded by the protective grounding wire of the power cord. If you
cannot determine whether the power cord is connected to the earth, connect the
grounded terminal of metal enclosure to the earth through a wire.
 Never input voltage which exceeds the rated range into terminals of this product.
 Do not operate the instrument when the instrument cover is opened.
 Do not insert anything into the air vent, or damage may occur.
 Do not connect the power cord before replacing the fuse or opening the shell to avoid
electric shock. Make sure the cover is tightly screwed before using the instrument.
 Only use fuses that meet the model and rating value (T6.3AL, 250V for 110V/120V,
T3.15AL, 250V for 220V/230V).
 Never touch exposed joints and components after connecting the power supply.
 Please check the vents and fans regularly to ensure good ventilation is maintained during
use. Poor ventilation will cause high temperature, which will lead to instrument damage.
 To avoid damage or injury, please do not use or store the meter in high temperature, high
humidity, flammable, and explosive environments.
 To avoid dust or moisture affecting the performance of the instrument, please keep
surface clean and dry.
 Do not expose the instrument to sunlight for long period.
 Clean the tester casing with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or
solvents!
 Do not operate the product if you suspect it is faulty, and please contact UNI-T authorized
service personnel for inspection. Only trained personnel can perform the maintenance
program.


Safety Symbol
On (Power)

Off (Power)

Alternating current

Earth (ground) TERMINAL of Casing

Earth (ground) TERMINAL

Caution, possibility of electric shock

Warning or Caution
General Specification
UDP3303C is only allowed for indoor use.
Operating temperature and humidity: 0°C~30°C (32°F~86°F), ≤75%, 30°C~40°C (86°F~104°F),
≤50%
Storage temperature and humidity: -10~50°C (14°F~122°F), ≤50%
Operating Altitude: ≤2000m
Pollution degree: 2
Input Rating: AC 110V/120V/220V/230V (fluctuations ±10%), 50/60Hz, 420Wmax
Level of OVERVOLTAGE: CATEGORY ll

AC Input

AC input voltage: 110V/120V/220V/230V (fluctuations ±10%), 50/60Hz

Users can select different input power supply as need through the AC SELECTOR on the rear
panel, please disconnect the power before switching the input voltage.
The plug is used as the disconnecting device of the product. The plug of the product should be
inserted into the socket easily accessible to the user.

UDP3303C Main Features

 4-digit voltage and current high precision display
 Overvoltage and overcurrent protection
 Output voltage/current settings viewable
 Remote control (output ON/OFF)
 USB-Device communication interface (can be used in software upgrade and upper computer
control power output)
 RS232 interface
 5 sets of setup storage: M1-M5
 Shutdown memory
 Buttons lock
 Intelligent temperature-controlled fan
 USB phone charging interface
Front Panel

View settings when output is on

LCD display Store buttons
Channel 2 button
Channel 1 button

CH1/CH2 output on and off

Overvoltage protection
Buzzer on and off
Overcurrent protection
Lock and unlock buttons
Voltage adjustment knob
Channel 3 scale indicators

Channel 3 scale button

Current adjustment knob

0~30V 3.0A 0~30V 3.0A 3.0A

Channel CV/CC indicator

Channel 3 output

Ground
Mobile phone charging
Channel 2 output
USB interface

Power switch Channel 1 output

Rear panel
Remote control port

USB communication interface Rs232 communication interface

AC selector

Power input port

Power ventilation hole

Main Index Parameters
Test conditions: Turn on the device for 30 minutes at temperature +20°C~+30°C.
CH1/CH2
Output Voltage 0-30V
Output Current 0-3A
Line Regulation
Constant Voltage ≤ 0.01%+3mV
Constant Current ≤ 0.2%+3mA
Load Regulation
≤ 0.01%+3mV (rated current ≤ 3A)
Constant Voltage
≤ 0.02%+5mV (rated current > 3A）
Constant Current ≤ 0.2%+3mA
Resolution
Voltage 10mV
Current 1mA
Programming Accuracy (25°C ± 5°C )
Voltage ≤ 0.1%+30mV
Current ≤ 0.5%+2mA
Read Back Accuracy (25°C ± 5°C )
Voltage ≤ 0.1%+30mV
Current ≤ 0.5%+2mA
Ripple and Noise (5Hz-1MHz)
Voltage ≤ 1mVrms
Current ≤ 3mArms
Temperature Coefficient
Voltage ≤ 300ppm
Current ≤ 300ppm
Parallel Mode
Line Regulation ≤ 0.01%+3mV
≤ 0.01%+3mV (rated current ≤ 3A）
Load Regulation
≤ 0.02%+5mV (rated current > 3A）
Series Mode
Line Regulation ≤ 0.01%+5mV
Load Regulation ≤ 300mV
≤ 0.5%±10mV (10~30V no-load)
(access load ≤ 300mV）
Error
≤ 0.5%±30mV (0~9.99V no-load)
(access load ≤ 300mV）
CH3
Output Voltage 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5.0V ±3% (fine adjustable)
Output Current 3A
Line Regulation (25±5℃) ≤ 5mV
Load Regulation (25±5℃) ≤15mV
Ripple and Noise (5Hz-1MHz) ≤ 2mVrms
USB (CH4)
Output Voltage 5V±0.25V
Output Current 2A
Function Introduction
1. Voltage / Current Setting and Output
 Voltage setting: Press CH1 button, the cursor will flash on the CH1 voltage position, press
the voltage knob to move the cursor and rotate the knob to adjust the voltage value;
 Current setting: Press CH1 again, the cursor will flash on the CH1 current position, press the
current knob to move the cursor and rotate the knob to adjust the current value.
 Press CH2 to set the CH2 voltage and current values with the same method above.
 Press the OUTPUT button to enable CH1, CH2 and CH3 outputs after voltage and current
setting.
 With the shutdown memory function, the last set value can be automatically restored when
the device is started next time.
The operation and display interfaces are as follows:
2. Series and Parallel Settings
2.1 Series Settings:
 Press CH1 button for 3 seconds to enter series mode, the “SER” symbol will be on. CH1+ is
the main positive output of series and CH2- is the slave negative output. The series voltage
and current settings can only be adjusted in CH1, and the CH2 settings will follow that of
CH1.
 The series voltage total set value is twice of CH1, and the current total value equals to CH1.
 To exit the series mode, long press the CH1 button for 3s, the “SER” symbol will disappear.
 With the shutdown memory function, the last voltage/current settings and the series mode
will be restored when the device is restarted.
The series output connection is as follows:

2.2 Parallel Settings:

 Press CH2 button for 3s to enter parallel mode, the “PARA” symbol will be on. CH1+ is the
main positive output of parallel and CH1- is the slave negative output. The parallel voltage
and current settings can only be adjusted in CH1, and the CH2 settings will follow that of
CH1.
 The parallel voltage total value equals to the CH1 voltage, and the current total value is
twice of CH1.
 To exit the parallel mode, long press CH2 button for 3s, the “PARA” symbol will disappear.
 With the shutdown memory function, the last voltage/current settings and the parallel
mode will be restored when the device is restarted.
The parallel output connection is as follows:
3. Constant Voltage / Constant Current
In constant voltage mode, the output current is lower than set value, the channel indicator will
be green (CV), and the voltage keeps as set value. If the output current reaches the set value,
the device will switch to the constant current mode. In constant current mode, the channel
indicator will be red (CC). The output current is equal to set value and the voltage is lower than
set value. If the output current is lower than the set value, device will switch to the constant
voltage mode.
The channel indicators are shown below:

4. OVP (overvoltage protection), OCP (overcurrent protection)

Setting and Enabling
 Long press OVP button (>3s) to enter OVP threshold setting, press CH1 or CH2 to select the
channel, then rotate the voltage knob to set the OVP limit, long press OVP button again to
exit the OVP setting.
Short press OVP button (backlight on) to enable the overvoltage protection, if the output
voltage exceeds the OVP set limit, the output will be shut off, and the OVP symbol will
disappear later. Short press OVP button again (backlight off) to disable overvoltage
protection.
 Long press OCP button (>3s) to enter OCP threshold setting, press CH1 or CH2 to select the
channel, then rotate the current knob to set the OCP limit, long press OCP button again to
exit the OCP setting.
Short press OCP button (backlight on) to enable the overcurrent protection, if the output
current exceeds the OCP set upper limit, the output will be shut off, and the OCP symbol will
disappear later. Short press OCP button again (backlight off) to disable overcurrent
protection.

5. Remote Control DIGITAL I/O Interface

To remotely control the output and shutoff of CH1/CH2, you can short-circuit or disconnect the
pin 1 and 2 of the DIGITAL I/O terminal by a short-circuit wire or an external relay. The specific
operations are as follows:
When the pin 1 and 2 of the DIGITAL I/O terminal are short-circuited, the OUTPUT button on the
front panel is disabled, the power output is forcibly turned on, and the ON symbol appears on
the LCD.
When the short circuit is released, the OUTPUT button function is restored, and the power
output is turned off, the OFF symbol appears on the LCD.
The DIGITAL I/O port is shown in the following figure:
6. CH3 Output
The CH3 has 4 sets of fixed outputs which are 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5.0V/3A, which can be fine
adjusted by OUTPUT button. By pressing the CH3 button, the output voltage can be switched
between 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5.0V and the corresponding indicator will be on. Double press the CH3
button, the cursor will flash on CH3 voltage and can be fine adjusted.
The shutdown has a memory function. The last set value will be restored when the device is
started up next time.
The CH3 operation and display interfaces are as follows:

7. M1-M5 Store/Recall Functions Introduction

After output parameters are set, long press one of the M1-M5 buttons (>3s) to save the setting.
Short press one of the M1-M5 buttons to recall the stored data with the button’s backlight on.
8. USB Interfaces
The USB_Host interface on the front panel is not for communication but for an independent CH4
channel, which comes with fixed output of 5V/2A, can be used to charge the mobile phone and
so on.

The USB_Device interface on the rear panel comes with communication function for software
programing and upgrade, and output control of power supply by upper computer.

9. OTP (over-temperature protection) Overview

Inside the power supply, there are two thermistors placed on the heat sink which has the
maximum heat.

Once the power supply fails and the temperature of the heat sink reaches about 100℃, the
over-temperature protection is triggered, and the output will be turned off with the “OTP”
symbol flashing on the LCD screen and periodical beeps.
The “OTP” symbol disappears when any key is pressed.
10. SET VIEW Introduction
When the power output is on, the voltage and current displayed on the LCD are the real-time
sampling output values.
Press SET VIEW button (backlight on) to view the voltage and current set values.
Press SET VIEW button again (backlight off), the LCD redisplays the real-time sampling output
voltage and current.

11. Buzzer On and Off

Press the BEEP button (backlight on), the buzzer will be on; long press the BEEP button for 3s, the
buzzer will be off.
With the shutdown memory function, the last saved settings can be restored when the device is
started up next time.
When the buzzer is enabled, it beeps for example:
 Power on/off
 CH1/CH2 setting switching
 Independent - series - parallel switching
 Output on/off
 OVP/OCP setup and on/off
 Pressing the voltage/current knob
 SET VIEW (setting/output) display switching
 LOCK/UNLOCK operation
 Panel lock/unlock
 CH3 output selection

12. Buttons Lock

Short press the LOCK button, the button backlight is on and the buttons on panel are locked.
Long press the LOCK button (>3s), the button light is off and the buttons on panel are unlocked.