Aim-TTi QPX1200SP

A conventional PSU has a fixed current limit giving a power capability that reduces directly with the output voltage.

The Aim-TTi PowerFlex and PowerFlex+ regulation systems enable higher currents to be generated at lower voltages within an overall power limit envelope.

For PowerFlex+ models the output can provide more than six times the current of a conventional PSU of the same maximum voltage and power.

For PowerFlex models the increase is three times.

PowerFlex and PowerFlex+ use either a balanced multi-phase converter system or linear final regulation to minimise ripple and improve dynamic performance.

This provides unusually low noise for the power level coupled with good transient response.

The meter for each output can be set to show the total power currently being provided to the load (V x A) to a resolution of 0.1 watts.

The power is shown in addition to the voltage and current values

When measuring rapidly varying loads it can become difficult to get accurate readings from the current meter.

By selecting meter averaging, the reading is stabilised by averaging the last four readings to reduce the speed and extent of the variation.

Variable trips for over-voltage and overcurrent are provided on each output. Unlike a limit setting, the trip setting turns the output off and provides a different level of protection.

For example, when repetitively testing a unit which normally takes a peak current of 10A, the current limit could be set to 11A and the OCP to 10.1A to ensure that a faulty unit will trip the supply off and not be damaged by over dissipation.

The output trip can also be activated by other fault conditions including over temperature and remote sense mis-wiring. The cause of the trip is shown on the display.

The meter for each output can be set to show the equivalent resistance of the load by displaying voltage divided by current.

This function enables low resistance measurements to be made at high currents by using the remote sense terminals to create a four terminal connection.

This gives more reliable results for certain component types, such as magnetics, which operate at ampere levels.

All models incorporate analog interfaces for voltage control of both output voltage and output current (non-isolated).

An isolated logic control signal is provided for control of output on/off. An isolated open-collector logic output signal is also available.

This can be menu selected as true or false for output enabled or disabled, current limit, power limit, or any fault trip.