AMETEK - Spacecraft Power Bus Simulator
Bus simulator includes BPMU and SPU
- Provides enhanced measurement and data-logging of up to 40 channels.
- Bus Power Monitoring Unit (BPMU) can be easily relocated to TVAC chamber to ease cabling complications
- Data can be viewed either in spreadsheet or graphical format
- Spacecraft (Payload) Protection Unit (SPU) provides 10 μsec reaction to out-of-tolerance conditions
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Spacecraft Power Bus Simulator |
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Description |
Provides power stimulus to payload subsystem from three independent power sources |
More Product Information

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Latest Sony CMOS sensor
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Power over Ethernet option
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Angled-head and board level variants
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Video-iris lens control
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Monochrome (G-895B) and color (G-895C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.

- Broadest Model Selection: 6kW, 9kW, 12kW, 18kW, 24kW, 36kW, Additional standard models above 36kW, up to 250kW, are available.
- Standard 60V, 120V, 400V, 600V, 800V and 1000V Voltage Ratings
- PLW Models Offer Ultra-compact Footprint and Boasts one of the industry’s highest power densities, 18kW in 2U.
- Anti-condensation: Intelligent Fully-integrated Temperature Control Circuit and Solenoid Valve
- Standard LabWindows and LabVIEW Drivers and SCPI Command Set
- RoHS Compliant

Bus simulator includes BPMU and SPU
- Provides enhanced measurement and data-logging of up to 40 channels.
- Bus Power Monitoring Unit (BPMU) can be easily relocated to TVAC chamber to ease cabling complications
- Data can be viewed either in spreadsheet or graphical format
- Spacecraft (Payload) Protection Unit (SPU) provides 10 μsec reaction to out-of-tolerance conditions

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Replace costly and inflexible test fixtures with easy-to-use probe tips
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Long lifetime – typically over 1,000,000 contacts
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GS/SG footprint up to 4 GHz and GSG up to 20 GHz
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High-power RF test: up to 30 Watts
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Test at temperatures from -60°C to 200°C

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Type APS-H CMOS sensor
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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4.59 fps at full resolution
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Extended near-infrared (GT5120NIR) model
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Enhanced Defect Pixel Correction feature with a new Defective Pixel List Manager tool that allows you to load different user defined defective pixel lists to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera

- 96 digital lines configurable as either input or output
- Five available power supply rails for custom designs
- Mix and match with standard SMIP switching and digital I/O modules to create high density configurations
- VXI plug&play driver simplifies software development
- On-board connector header for simplified migration to PCB implementation
- Access to 16 MHz clock for use in complex designs
- Multiple front panel connector options

- Direct PC bus access data acquisition system provides the required sampling rate and resolution to meet IEC 61000-4-7 measurement requirements and supports high-speed data transfers.
- PC-based Harmonic and Flicker test software provides real-time full-color data display updates and continuous PASS/FAIL monitoring.
- Automatic calculation of the maximum permissible system impedance Zsys, using the Zref and measured Flicker parameters, as required per EN/IEC 61000-3-11.
- Intuitive operating software provides IEC test setup, data analysis, display, with test reports in and MS Word format.
- High resolution, no gap acquisition data storage to ensure that all data can be streamed to disk (in ASCII format if needed) for later review and replay of the actual test.
- Single Step and Fast playback mode of test results.
- Low noise
- Excellent line⁄load regulation
- Coarse and fine voltage controls
- Constant voltage or constant current operation with automatic crossover and mode indication
- Individual ON⁄Off switch per output (not including fixed output)
- Switchable 3.3V⁄5V output on triple output model
- Switchable remote sense (XPH 1810 and XPH 4210 models)
Our EuroBrite™ lineup outdoes the competition in so many ways. With more features at a competitive price point, there’s no better value in machine vision lighting:
- Complete built-in control for continuous and strobe modes.
- Adaptive Power™, a feature of the EuroBrite™ lighting controller, utilizes an onboard thermistor to maximize light output in continuous mode.
- Adaptive Overdrive,™ another feature of the EuroBrite™ lighting controller, provides a maximal output pulse in strobe mode regardless of the exposure period.
- IP67 sealed enclosure suitable for washdown environments.
- Rugged construction that has been tested to withstand over 1000lb.
- Industrial grade LEDs providing high-intensity surface illumination of 65klux.
- Daisy chain up to 4 for a combined length of 24”.

AMETEK Programmable Power
Located in San Diego, California, AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures, and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring and valuing differentiated power products and services. Also part of our business is VTI Instruments, which delivers precision modular instrumentation and systems for electronic signal distribution, acquisition, and monitoring, used in the world's most demanding test applications.
AMETEK Programmable Power boasts one of the industries' broadest portfolios of programmable power products under the well-known and respected Sorensen, Elgar, and California Instruments brands. AMETEK Programmable Power’s products serve a wide range of stimulus (T&M) and process power needs in applications including semiconductor fabrication, commercial and defense ATE, oil exploration, solar array and battery string simulation, avionics, general R&D and EMC compliance testing.
VTI Instruments provides products and systems which are used to monitor and record data that characterizes the physical integrity and performance of aircraft, engines, and other large structures, as well as automate the functional testing of complex electronic systems. VTI Instruments is recognized as an industry leader with a reputation of providing reliable data, first time, every time.
With strong brands, a broad product portfolio, exceptional precision power conversion and control expertise, proven power system integration capabilities and deep applications knowledge, AMETEK Programmable Power is your source for programmable power supplies, precision data acquisition instruments, and more.
Contact Details
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. − San Diego
9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: 858-450-0085
Fax: 858-458-0267
Email: sales.ppd@ametek.com for general inquiries
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