• Output power rating: 0...320 W
• Output voltage: 0...40 V
• Output current: 0...20 A
• Compliant to SELV
• SCPI command set and ModBus RTU support

The Elektro EA-PSI 9040-20 DT is a microprocessor-controlled laboratory power supply that offers 0...320 W output power rating, 0...40V output voltage, and 0...20A output current. It delivers a user-friendly, interactive handling concept, along with an extensive set of standard features, which can facilitate operating them. The configuration of output parameters, supervision features, and other settings is smart and comfortable. The implemented supervision features for all output parameters can help to reduce test equipment and make it almost unnecessary to install external supervision hardware and software.

The clear control panel with its two knobs, one pushbutton, two LEDs, and the touch panel with color display for all important values and status enable the user to handle the device easily with a few touches of a finger. For the integration into semi-automatic and remotely controlled test and automation systems, the device offers a set of interfaces (analog and digital) on its rear side.

The EA-PSI 9040-20 DT is equipped with a flexible autoranging output stage which provides a higher output voltage at a lower output current, or a higher output current at lower output voltage, always limited to the adjustable power set value or the rated power. Therefore, a wide range of applications can already be covered by the use of just one unit.

AC supply

The equipment uses an active Power Factor Correction (short: PFC), enabling worldwide use on a mains input from 90 VAC up to 264 VAC.

DC output

Current, voltage and power can thus be adjusted continuously between 0% and 100%, no matter if manually or remotely controlled (analog or digital). The output terminals are located on the front side of the devices. Compared to other power supply series, the PSI 9000 DT features a built-in, additional output filter to achieve much lower ripple, i. e. low noise on the DC output voltage.

Protective features

For the protection of the equipment connected, it is possible to set an overvoltage protection threshold (OVP), as well as one for overcurrent (OCP) and overpower (OPP). As soon as one of these thresholds is reached for any reason, the DC output will be immediately shut off and a status signal will be generated on the display and via the interfaces. There is furthermore overtemperature protection, which will shut off the DC output if the device overheats.

Built-in analog interface

There is a galvanically isolated analog interface terminal, located on the rear of the device. It offers analog inputs to set voltage, current, power, and resistance from 0...100% through control voltages of 0 V...10 V or 0 V...5 V. To monitor the output voltage and current, there are analog outputs with 0 V...10 V or 0 V...5 V. Also, several inputs and outputs are available for controlling and monitoring the device status.

Display and control panel

Set values and actual values of output voltage, output current, and output power are clearly represented on the graphic display. The color TFT screen is touch-sensitive and can be intuitively used to control all functions of the device with just a fingertip. Set values of voltage, current, power, or resistance (internal resistance simulation) can be adjusted using the rotary knobs or entered directly via a numeric pad. To prevent unintentional operations, all operation controls can be locked. The screen language can furthermore be selected between English, Russian, Chinese, and German.

The EA-PSI 9000 D includes a true function generator that can generate typical functions, as displayed in the figure below and apply them to either the output voltage or the output current. The generator can be completely configured and controlled by using the touch panel on the front of the device, or by remote control via one of the digital interfaces. The predefined functions offer all necessary parameters to the user, such as Y offset, time/frequency, or amplitude, for full configuration ability. Additionally to the standard functions, which are all based upon a so-called arbitrary generator, this base generator is accessible for the creation and execution of complex sets of functions, separated into up to 99 sequences. These can be used for testing purposes in development and production. The sequences can be loaded from and saved to a standard USB stick via the USB port on the front panel, making it easy to change between different test sequences.

Included with the device is a control software for Windows PC, which allows for the remote control of multiple identical or even different types of devices. It has a clear interface for all set and actual values, a direct input mode for SCPI and ModBus RTU commands, a firmware update feature, and the semi-automatic table control named “Sequencing”.Optionally unlockable with a license code, the app “Multi Control” can monitor and control up to 20 units at once and in one window. The sequencing feature and data logging are here available as well.