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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional IEEE-488 (GPIB) |
| Display | Simultaneous digital display of both voltage and current |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115/230 Vac selectable, 47-63 Hz, single phase |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 482.6 x 44.4 x 444.5 mm (19 x 1.75 x 17.5 in) |
| Weight | 8.6 kg |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Output Voltage Range | 0 - 40 V |
| Rated Output Current Range | 0 - 25 A |
| Maximum Output Power | 1000 W |
| Output Ripple and Noise (RMS) | 10 mVrms |
| Operating Modes | Constant Voltage (CV) and Constant Current (CC) |
| Mode Crossover | Automatic crossover |
| Maximum Remote Sense Compensation | Up to 1 V per lead |
| Output Ripple and Noise (p-p) | 50 mV |
| Output Ripple Current (RMS) | 25 mA |
Protection and Diagnostics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Range | 2 - 44 V |
AC Input Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 115 / 230 Vac selectable |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 - 63 Hz |
| Input Phases | Single phase |
Control and Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Control Type | Ten-turn potentiometer |
| Current Control Type | Ten-turn potentiometer |
| Remote Shutdown | External TTL, AC, or DC shutdown |
| Remote Programming | Voltage, current limit, and OVP programming with selectable programming constants |
| Remote Monitoring Status Signals | OVP status, local/remote programming status, thermal shutdown, and output voltage and current indicators |
| Series/Parallel Configuration Capacity | Multiple units can be connected in parallel or series |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Regulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 Time | 1 ms typical (for 50% load step recovery to within 100 mV of steady-state) |
Power Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Current | 15 A RMS max @ 115 VAC, 8 A RMS max @ 230 VAC |
Programming & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Programming Input Ranges | 0-5 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +85°C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Cooling | Forced-air cooling by internal fan, exhaust at rear |
Input Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | 82% (typical) |
| Power Factor | 0.70 (typical) |
Safety & Isolation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output-to-Ground Isolation | ±250 VDC |
Regulatory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Certifications & Compliance | CE, 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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