Chroma 62050H-600S Programmable DC Power Supply
The Chroma 62050H-600S Programmable DC Power Supply is designed for professionals seeking high-performance solutions in telecom, automated testing, industrial applications, and the burgeoning fields of battery charging and hybrid vehicle testing. With a remarkable power density of 15KW in just a 3U form factor, this power supply is engineered for efficiency and reliability.
One of its standout features is the precision readback of output current and voltage, providing critical data for accurate testing. The device also supports output trigger signals and enables the creation of complex DC transient waveforms, essential for evaluating device behavior during voltage spikes, drops, and other critical deviations.
For applications requiring substantial power, the Chroma 62050H-600S can be easily paralleled with up to ten units, achieving a total output of 150KW. This capability is particularly advantageous for battery bank simulations, accommodating configurations such as 450V/150A/67.5KW, ideal for electric vehicles and military applications.
The front panel is equipped with 100 user-programmable input statuses, facilitating automated test applications and life cycle ON/OFF testing. Featuring a 16-bit digital control system and a bright vacuum fluorescent display, the Chroma 62050H-600S ensures clarity and ease of use.
Operation is seamless, whether via the front panel keypad or remote control through a variety of interfaces including USB, RS232, RS485 (standard), with optional GPIB and Ethernet connections. Its compact 3U design allows for easy stacking in standard racks or on benchtops.
This power supply's unique capability to generate complex DC transient waveforms makes it indispensable for rigorous testing scenarios. Applications include DC/DC converter testing, inverter voltage dropout assessments, engine start-up simulations, automated battery charging, and electronic product life cycle evaluations.
Features and Specifications
- Easy master/slave parallel & series operation up to: 150KW
- Precision V&I Measurements
- Voltage & Current slew rate control
- Digital encoder knobs, keypad and function keys
- Current sharing operation
- Voltage ramp function: time range 10 ms - 99 hours
- Auto sequencing programming: 10 programs / 100 sequences
- OVP, current limit, thermal protection
- Standard analog programming interface
- Standard USB / RS232 / RS485 interface
- Optional GPIB / Ethernet interface
- Remote output ON / OFF: (I / P)
- Remote sense line drop compensation
- Compatible with LabView and Labwindows
- Solar array simulation function
- Shade I-V curve simulation
- I-V curve programming: 10 programs / 100 I-V files