Sorensen - ASD FLX Series Programmable Precision High Power DC Power Supply
- Precise programming of voltage and current slew rate for sensitive loads.
- Industrial field bus interfaces (Modbus-TCP, Modbus-RTU, Ethernet) enable real-time digital control.
- Built-in power quality monitoring detects and saves input voltage anomalies which can be saved for later diagnostic analysis.
- Programmable analog interface scaling facilitates integrating the ASD FLX with existing systems easily.
- Built-in energy meter calculates the delivered energy throughout a process or period.
- Optional real-time clock enables accurate timestamping of events.
The ASD FLX modular dc power supply gets its name from its modular design with front-loading modules for easy access and flexible voltage options. The chassis with removable, lightweight modules allows for easy one-person installation.
Furthermore, this DC power supply has a wide range of voltage inputs, from 324 VAC to 528 VAC, giving it the flexibility to be utilized globally in a single configuration.
The ASD FLX with its 3U, 30kW water-cooled packaging provides one of the highest DC power densities available with outstanding output ripple and noise. The water-cooling allows for use in environments that normally exclude air-cooled DC power supplies.
Advanced digital controls included in the ASD FLX modular power system can allow you to program slew rates, such as current and voltage, as well as program transient response times to emulate specific recovery times.
The ASD FLX optional advanced features also allow you to program different “fault levels”, enabling the detection of output cabling, connections, or load problems before they cause critical system problems. The factory flight data recorder feature can record parameters such as voltage, current, power, load impedance, faults, and input voltages, allowing the factory to easily determine “why” you had an unexpected outcome.
Model |
ASD FLX Series |
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Voltage |
40V–160V |
Current |
167A–8000A |
Power |
10kW–320kW |
Overview |
Programmable Modular Water-cooled DC Supplies |
More Product Information

- Single system power up to 650 kW Parallel system power up to 1.3 MW
- Output voltage up to 1,000 V
- Bidirectional output current up to ±1,000 A, up to ±2,000A in parallel
- Available in 1, 2 or 4 channel configurations
- Multiple channel units share internal DC Bus up to 2MW without drawing additional power from the AC Grid
- Regenerative to 96%
- Large 15-inch color touch panel
- Short circuit proof
- Designed for safety to EN ISO 13849-1
- Dedicated Battery Testing/Simulation Modes
- Seamless transition between source and sink
- High reliability, long life components
- 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)
- Multiple voltage⁄current ranges
- Direct numeric entry and incremental rotary control of voltage and current
- The remote or local sense
- Illuminated keys and display legends.
- Up to ten store/recall set-ups (30 setups for triple output)
- Power output display
- Link and copy mode

- High Power Density: 600 watts in 1U (1.75 inches) high, half rack (8.5 inches) wide; no top or bottom clearance spacing required.
- Near Linear Ripple & Noise Ripple as low as 2.5mV rms, noise as low as 15mV p-p.
- Remote Control
- LXI Compliant Ethernet LAN / RS-232C (16 bit)
- IEEE-488.2 / RS-232C (12 bit)
- Standard analog programming 0-5V, 0-10V, or 0-5kΩ.
- High Power Density DC Power Supply: Up to 15 kW in a 3U / 30 kW in a 6U chassis
- Wide Voltage Range: 0-40V up to 0-600V, in increments of 5 kW from 5 to 30 kW
- Fast Load Transient Response: Protection from undesired voltage excursions
- Low RMS and P-P Noise: Suitable for the most sensitive applications
- Parallelable DC output up to 150 kW: Expandable as your requirement grows.
- Modular Design: Upgradeable for the ultimate in investment protection
- Sequencing: Program custom waveforms
- Easy-to-read Fluorescent Display: SGI supports English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages.
- 16-bit Resolution: Optional IEEE-488.2 + RS-232C + Ethernet provides precise control
- Ethernet Control: LXI Class C compliant communication through an integrated web server
- Direct Relay Control: Control output and sense isolation relays, along with polarity relays. (Ethernet Option Only)
- Hardware Trigger: Ethernet Option Only
- 5-Year Warranty

- Three independent, isolated 1700W DC outputs, 5100W total
- 1U rack-mount chassis
- 9 output options
- Multi-language, intuitive, color touch panel control
- Global 3-Phase AC Input options for system phase balancing
- Active power factor correction (PFC)
- Multi-channel programmable sequencing, ramps, and delays
- Full remote control via Virtual Panels™ GUI
- Standard LXI Ethernet, USB, and RS232 control interfaces
- Optional GPIB control interface or isolated analog programming

- Energy absorber with a rating of 400VDC at ±150A
- Provides up to 400V at 150A for 60kW of output power
- Energy Absorber Load chassis creates a total resistance of approximately 1.5 Ohms at 30kW continuous and 60kW peak

- Highest Power Density
- Comprehensive Digital and Analog Interface Options
- Scalable, Multi-Unit Design
- Multi-Channel Support
- Straightforward Front Panel Controls
- High Reliability
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Low Noise
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Excellent line/load regulation
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Remote sense
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Coarse and fine voltage controls
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Constant voltage or constant current operation with automatic crossover and mode indication
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Individual On/Off switch per output (not including fixed output)
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Variable ( 1.5V to 5V ) Auxiliary Output
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Shrouded socket-compatible with bare wire and shrouded safety plug connections up to 4 mm

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.
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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