California Instruments - Asterion AC Series - Single & Three Phase AC Power Sources
- High power density in 1U / 2U / 4U / 14U chassis up to 18kVA
- Intuitive touch panel control
- Innovative iX2™ current doubling technology
- Multi-language display for global operation
- Auto paralleling for higher power
- Single phase 1U models and 1 or 3 phase selectable 2U / 4U / 14U models
- Complete avionic test suites (optional)
- ATE version available in 1U, 2U and 4U models
- Standard LXI LAN, USB and RS232, optional GPIB
- Legacy CSW5550 Emulation on the AST6003A1 Model
Asterion - Performance. Reliance. Brilliance.
Inspired by the enduring power of a brilliant star, the California Instruments Asterion line of AC power sources by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility with high power to create an advanced platform of programmable AC/DC power sources. This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high-performance, single, and three-phase AC sources or single-channel and multi-channel DC power supplies. Its sleek design packs maximum power density into a low-profile form factor with an intuitive touchscreen interface placing that power at your fingertips. Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make Asterion the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources. NOW the Standard Warranty for all Asterion AC products is an industry-leading Five (5) Years.
iX2™ Current Doubling Technology
All Asterion AC power sources employ AMETEK’s latest current enhancing technology, iX2™. The iX2 current doubling technology enables output current to increase linearly up to two times the full voltage current as the voltage decreases from the range maximum to one-half of the range voltage. iX2 technology results in a source that delivers full power over the widest voltage ranges. This eliminates the need to buy overpowered sources just to reach low-line current requirements.
Control via Front Panel Touchscreen & Encoder or Available Digital Control Interfaces
The Asterion AC Series programmable AC/DC power source can be operated from the intuitive, easy-to-use front panel touchscreen or the Ethernet LXI, USB, and RS232 standard control interfaces, as well as through the optional GPIB control interface touchscreen function group icons including a Dashboard, Output Programming Parameters, Measurements, Sequencing, Configuration, Control Interfaces, Applications, and System Settings. Function selection and parameter entry can be achieved either by direct selection from the touchscreen or by using the encoder selector button. The control resolution is adjusted by a dynamic rate change algorithm that combines the benefits of precise control over small parameter changes with quick sweeps through the entire range.
Applications
The Asterion AC Series high voltage AC power source is designed for testing today’s complex electronics, including avionics, telecommunications, and commercial electronics requiring low profile, lightweight AC power sources with high power density. Other applications include:
- Commercial and military avionics test
- AC power simulation
- Manufacturing and process control
- Frequency & voltage conversion
- IEC standards testing
- ATE applications
Asterion AC Virtual Panels (Graphical User Interface)
Virtual Panels allow remote control of the Asterion high-power AC/DC source, as well as programming communication and monitoring for the Asterion ATE model, without a front panel display.
The Asterion Series programmable AC power source is available in an ATE (Automated Test Equipment) version without front panel, or manual controls.
Refer to "Datasheets & Downloads" tab for more specifications.
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Model |
Asterion AC 1U / 2U / 4U / 14U |
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Voltage |
0 - 400VAC / 0 - 500VDC |
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Current |
0 - 60Arms/phase |
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Power |
500VA - 36000VA |
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Overview |
High Performance AC and DC Power Sources |
More Product Information
- Combine up to 16 SPDT or 8 multiport, high-performance relays in a 2U footprint
- Latching/Terminated options (EX7204L)
- LXI/LAN and USB command and control options
- Embedded web interface provides interactive utility to monitor and control relays from anywhere in the world
- Flexible API supports IVI and Linux development environments minimizing software investment
- LXI trigger event implementation provides seamless test synchronization with external devices
- Store up to 128 relay configurations for quick recall, including automatic power-up state
- 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
The SMP5xxx product family is made up of the SMP5001 through SMP5005 general purpose relays.
The SMP7500 is a 96-channel 300MA open-collector/relay drivers, and the SMP7600A (pictured) and SMP7600A-S-11351 are 5 W programmable loads.
The SMX-5xxx product family includes the SMX-5001 and SMX-5002.
The EMX-2500 is a Gigabit Ethernet LXI Controller for the EMX Series of PXIe Instruments.
- Combine up to 6 SPDT and 6 multiport high-performance building blocks in a 2U footprint
- Extended life and self-terminating options provide maximum design flexibility
- Embedded web interface provides interactive utility to monitor and control relays from anywhere in the world
- Flexible API supports IVI and Linux development environments minimizing software investment
- LXI Trigger Event implementation provides seamless test synchronization with external devices
The SMP1xxx product family is made up of the SMP1100 and the SMP1200 (pictured).
VXI Chassis include 6-slot VXIbus mainframes (CT-100C), 5-slot VXIbus mainframes (CT-310A), and modular 13-slot VXIbus mainframes (CT-400, pictured).
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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