Rack-mount power supply HPX

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Overview
The HPX Series high-power DC supply serves markets and applications requiring demanding test specifications, delivering flexible, low-noise power in a rack-mount cabinet with casters. The HPX Series provides precise, fast programmability and premium features in a compact footprint.

Key Summary
Model: HPX Series
Voltage: 10V - 1000V
Current: 45A - 6000A
Power: 36kW - 240kW
Overview: High Power Extensible Programmable DC System

Main Features

• Configurable high power to meet current and future test requirements
• System power at a cost-effective level with precision comparable to custom solutions
• Designed for diverse markets and demanding test specifications

Modular Architecture Benefits

• System remains operational if a power building block fails
• Modularity enables efficient maintenance and spare strategies at the building-block level
• Intelligent controls support sophisticated sequencing and constant power mode (independent max voltage, current, and power settings) with save/recall of supply settings
• Flexible control: front panel manual control, isolated analog input, RS232, Ethernet (LXI), and optional IEEE-488 interface

Advanced Features

• High DC power density: up to 150 kW in a single-bay rack; up to 240 kW in a dual-bay rack
• Fast load transient response to mitigate undesired voltage excursions
• Fast slew rate with exceptional rise/fall times for speed-critical applications
• Low ripple suitable for sensitive applications
• Low audible noise via temperature-controlled variable-speed fans
• High accuracy: built-in voltage/current measurements without external DMMs
• Modular architecture simplifies sparing and maintenance

Operational and Protection Features

• Automatic CV/CC crossover with protection against hazardous faults
• Remote Shutdown (S/D) interlock for external output shutdown in hazardous conditions
• External analog programming options for expanded control
• Remote Sense to compensate for line voltage drops
• FET-based high-frequency switching technology for accuracy, superior transient response and low noise in a compact footprint

Markets and Applications
Telecommunications and IT — Laser diode validation and testing
Industrial automation and process control — PV inverter, fuel cell and renewable energy R&D
Magnets, RF amplifiers and beam steering — Aerospace and satellite testing
Heater supplies — Water treatment and purification
Battery, ultracapacitor and energy storage testing — Semiconductor processing
Material research — Gas, chemical, petroleum and utility plants
Electroplating, sputtering and coating — EOL test, QC and inspection
Electrical component validation — Defense, military and aerospace ATE
Burn-in and lights-out testing — Compliance testing
Automotive component, ECU and HIL testing — Various automotive test applications

Model / Options (summary)
Input Voltage Options:
C (Optional): 208/230 V (187–253 Vac)
D (Optional): 380/400 V (342–440 Vac)
E (Standard): 440/480 V (396–528 Vac)

Remote Control & Panel Options:
1C: No additional options (Ethernet and RS232C standard)
2F: IEEE-488.2
2G: Isolated Analog Control
2H: AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel < 125 A/phase
2I: AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel < 250 A/phase
2J: AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel < 400 A/phase
2K: AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel < 600 A/phase
3C: Isolated Analog Control + AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel
3E: IEEE-488.2 + Isolated Analog Control
3F: IEEE-488.2 + AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel
4A: IEEE-488.2 + Isolated Analog Control + AC Input breaker w/ EPO panel

Agency Certification (examples)
00: None
UL: UL/CSA NRTL Certification
CE: CE Certification

Specifications / Technical Data

• Series: HPX Series
• Output voltage range: 10 V to 1000 V
• Output current range: 45 A to 6000 A
• Power range: 36 kW to 240 kW
• Power density: up to 150 kW (single bay), up to 240 kW (dual bay)
• Control interfaces: Front panel, isolated analog input, RS232 (standard), Ethernet (LXI) (standard), optional IEEE-488
• Modes: Automatic constant voltage / constant current crossover; constant power mode
• Protection: Remote Shutdown (S/D) interlock, hazardous-fault protections
• Transient performance: Fast load transient response and fast slew rate
• Noise & cooling: Low ripple, low audible noise with temperature-controlled variable-speed fans
• Measurement accuracy: Built-in voltage/current measurements without external DMM
• Construction: Modular, FET-based high-frequency switching conversion technology; rack-mount cabinets with casters