The Sorensen DCS40-25 is a 1000 W programmable DC power supply designed to provide highly stable, continuously variable output voltage (0-40 V) and current (0-25 A) for a wide range of development, system, and burn-in applications. It features high-frequency switching technology for a high power density, simultaneous digital display of voltage and current, and support for automatic constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) crossover modes.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesOptional IEEE-488 (GPIB)
DisplaySimultaneous digital display of both voltage and current

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply115/230 Vac selectable, 47-63 Hz, single phase
Operating Temperature0 to 50°C
Dimensions (W×H×D)482.6 x 44.4 x 444.5 mm (19 x 1.75 x 17.5 in)
Weight8.6 kg

Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Rated Output Voltage Range0 - 40 V
Rated Output Current Range0 - 25 A
Maximum Output Power1000 W
Output Ripple and Noise (RMS)10 mVrms
Operating ModesConstant Voltage (CV) and Constant Current (CC)
Mode CrossoverAutomatic crossover
Maximum Remote Sense CompensationUp to 1 V per lead
Output Ripple and Noise (p-p)50 mV
Output Ripple Current (RMS)25 mA

Protection and Diagnostics

ParameterValue
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Range2 - 44 V

AC Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Input Voltage Range115 / 230 Vac selectable
Input Frequency Range47 - 63 Hz
Input PhasesSingle phase

Control and Interface

ParameterValue
Voltage Control TypeTen-turn potentiometer
Current Control TypeTen-turn potentiometer
Remote ShutdownExternal TTL, AC, or DC shutdown
Remote ProgrammingVoltage, current limit, and OVP programming with selectable programming constants
Remote Monitoring Status SignalsOVP status, local/remote programming status, thermal shutdown, and output voltage and current indicators
Series/Parallel Configuration CapacityMultiple units can be connected in parallel or series

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form Factor1U Rackmount

Regulation

ParameterValue
Line Regulation (Voltage)0.1% of maximum output voltage (40 mV)
Line Regulation (Current)0.1% of maximum output current (25 mA)
Load Regulation (Voltage)0.1% of maximum output voltage (40 mV)
Load Regulation (Current)0.1% of maximum output current (25 mA)

Performance

ParameterValue
Temperature Coefficient (Voltage)0.02% of maximum output voltage per °C (8 mV/°C)
Temperature Coefficient (Current)0.03% of maximum output current per °C (7.5 mA/°C)
Transient Response Time1 ms typical (for 50% load step recovery to within 100 mV of steady-state)

Power Input

ParameterValue
AC Input Current15 A RMS max @ 115 VAC, 8 A RMS max @ 230 VAC

Programming & Control

ParameterValue
Analog Programming Input Ranges0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, or 0-5 kΩ / 0-10 kΩ resistive control
Voltage Programming Accuracy±0.5% of maximum rated voltage (analog)
Current Programming Accuracy±0.5% of maximum rated current (analog)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-55 to +85°C
Operating Humidity Range0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
CoolingForced-air cooling by internal fan, exhaust at rear

Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Efficiency82% (typical)
Power Factor0.70 (typical)

Safety & Isolation

ParameterValue
Output-to-Ground Isolation±250 VDC

Regulatory

ParameterValue
Certifications & ComplianceCE, UL3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1

Technology

High-frequency switching

Applications

Development, system integration, and component burn-in

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