Maximum output voltages are increased to reflect changes in the voltage ranges required for margin testing of DC-DC converters, batteries, automobile electrical components and motor-operated tools
Telonic Instruments has introduced to the UK market the PAS series of programmable bench power supplies from Kikusui.
The PAS series is the latest in a complete line of high-performance, high reliability DC power supplies manufactured by Kikusui.
These are described as sophisticated variable-switching DC power supplies that refine and add to the advances of the conventional PAK-A series.
While the case size remains unchanged from conventional models, the PAS series incorporates a new high-efficiency switching circuit and power-factor correction circuit with a power factor of 0.98 that suppresses higher harmonic currents.
The series comprises 27 models offering three different power levels: 350W, 700W, and 1000W.
Maximum rated output voltages are increased to 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 160, 320 and 500V to reflect changes in the voltage ranges required for margin testing of DC-DC converters, batteries, automobile electrical components and motor-operated tools to high voltage or larger capacity formats.
This allows the PAS series to handle tests at 150% of 24 (36V) or at 150% of 48 (72V) with capacity to spare.
The PAS series are controlled with a multifunction dial allowing full control of the voltage and current.
Featuring a high-brightness four-digit display which provides indications down to 10mV/1mA.
Output power (W) display function is also provided.
The end result is improved operability and visibility.
Features include universal AC input, master slave control, remote sensing and the following analogue control functions: constant-voltage/constant-current output control function; output on/off control function; voltage and current monitoring; power switch control function (external contact-based or voltage-based power switch off control).
The PAS series also utilises the Kikusui developed digital communication function, TP-bus (twisted pair bus).
When used with the optional PIA 4830 power supply controller this will enable control up to 32 PAS power supplies using a twisted pair over distance up to 200 metres using RS232 or a single GPIB address
