The Sorensen DCS600-1.7 is a 1000W programmable DC power supply designed to provide highly stable, continuously variable output voltage and current for a broad range of development, system, and burn-in applications. It features high frequency switching technology in a compact 1U form factor.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesAnalog (standard); IEEE-488 / GPIB (optional)
DisplaySimultaneous 3.5-digit digital LED 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 × 44.4 × 444.5 mm (19 × 1.75 × 17.5 in)
Weight8.6

Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Rated Output Voltage Range0-600 Vdc
Rated Output Current Range0-1.7 Adc
Maximum Output Power1020 W
Output Ripple and Noise (RMS)100 mVrms
Operating ModesConstant Voltage (CV) and Constant Current (CC) with automatic crossover
Maximum Remote Sense Compensation1 V per lead
Line Regulation (Voltage)0.05% of maximum
Load Regulation (Voltage)0.05% of maximum
Line Regulation (Current)0.1% of maximum
Load Regulation (Current)0.1% of maximum
Temperature Coefficient (Voltage)0.02% of maximum per °C
Temperature Coefficient (Current)0.03% of maximum per °C
Transient Recovery Time1 ms typical (to recover within 1% of nominal output for a 50% step load change)

AC Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Input Voltage Range90-132 Vac or 180-250 Vac (selectable)
Input Frequency Range47-63 Hz
Input PhasesSingle phase

Protection and Diagnostics

ParameterValue
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Range30-660 V
Remote Shutdown ControlExternal TTL, AC, or DC shutdown

Control and Interface

ParameterValue
Voltage Control TypeTen-turn potentiometer
Current Control TypeTen-turn potentiometer
Remote Analog Programming InputsSelectable 0-5 Vdc, 0-10 Vdc, or 0-5 kOhm / 0-10 kOhm resistance
Remote Analog Monitoring Outputs0-5 Vdc or 0-10 Vdc (proportional to 0-100% of rated voltage/current)
External Monitoring IndicatorsOVP status, local/remote programming status, thermal shutdown, and output voltage/current monitoring
Multi-Unit Configuration CapacityMultiple units can be connected in series or parallel

Environmental and Safety

ParameterValue
Cooling SystemInternal fan, rear exhaust

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form Factor1U Rackmount
Chassis Width19 inches (482 mm)
Chassis Height1.75 inches (44 mm)
Chassis Depth17.5 inches (444 mm)

Output Performance

ParameterValue
Output Ripple and Noise (Peak-to-Peak)350 mV
Current Ripple and Noise (RMS)0.8 mA
Rise Time (Typical)150 ms
Fall Time (Full Load)100 ms
Fall Time (No Load)15 s

AC Input

ParameterValue
Maximum AC Input Current15 A @ 115 VAC / 7.5 A @ 230 VAC
Power Factor0.98 typical
Efficiency84% typical (at full load)

Protection & Isolation

ParameterValue
Output Isolation Voltage (Output to Chassis)1350 VDC

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Operating Humidity Range0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeUp to 2,000 m (6,562 ft)

Analog Programming & Monitoring

ParameterValue
Analog Programming Accuracy (Voltage)0.5% of maximum output voltage
Analog Programming Accuracy (Current)1.0% of maximum output current
Analog Monitoring Accuracy (Voltage)0.5% of maximum output voltage
Analog Monitoring Accuracy (Current)1.0% of maximum output current
Analog Programming Control Range0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 0-5 kΩ, or 0-10 kΩ (user selectable)

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsUL3111-1, CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1
EMC CertificationsFCC Part 15 Class A, CE

Outputs

ParameterValue
Output Connector Type3-pin connector

Safety & Isolation

ParameterValue
Input to Output Isolation3000 VAC
Input to Chassis Isolation1500 VAC

Protection

ParameterValue
Over Temperature ProtectionAutomatic thermal shutdown

Performance

ParameterValue
Warm-up Time30 minutes
Output Voltage Drift (8 hours)0.03% of maximum rated voltage
Output Current Drift (8 hours)0.03% of maximum rated current

Interfaces

ParameterValue
Optional Digital InterfacesGPIB (M9G option), RS-232 (M9C option), LXI Ethernet (M130 option)

Technology

High frequency switching

Applications

Development, system integration, and burn-in testing