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 |
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- Intuitive color touch panel control
- Multi-language display for global operation
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- Optional GPIB interface
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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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