1U power supply ASH series

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Overview
The Sorensen Asterion DC Half-Rack Series by AMETEK Programmable Power delivers the functionality and precision of the Asterion platform in a compact 1U half-rack form factor. Designed as a cost‑effective entry point to the Asterion family, the Half-Rack Series provides 1.7 kW of programmable DC output with advanced control, connectivity and reliability for modern test systems. Available for pre-order.

Key points

• High power density: 1.7 kW DC in a 1U half-rack chassis
• Available in Fixed Range and Autoranging output configurations
• Intuitive front-panel touchscreen with rotary encoder
• Operating modes: Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC), Constant Power (CP)
• Full remote control via DC Virtual Panels™ graphical user interface
• Multi-language display for global operation
• Parallel capability for scaling to higher power systems
• Optional isolated analog programming and monitoring

Control & Connectivity

• Front-panel touchscreen operation with rotary encoder
• Ethernet (LXI compliant)
• USB
• RS-232
• Optional interfaces: GPIB or EtherCAT

Models / Electrical Ranges

• Series name: Asterion DC Half-Rack Series
• Available voltages: 40 V, 60 V, 80 V, 100 V, 150 V, 200 V, 300 V, 400 V, 600 V
• Power rating: 1.7 kW
• Form factor: 1U half-rack chassis
• Output configurations: Fixed Range and Autoranging models

Advanced features

• Dynamic rate-change algorithm for precise fine adjustments and rapid transitions across the full range
• Touchscreen menu: dashboard monitoring, output programming, measurements, ramp functions, configuration and system status
• DC Virtual Panels GUI enables remote access to all front-panel functions (programming, monitoring, sequencing, configuration)

Applications

• Automated test equipment (ATE)
• Product validation and compliance testing
• Battery and power device testing
• Automotive electronics
• Telecommunications and commercial electronics
• Research & development laboratories
• Rack-mount test systems

Technical specifications

• Series name: Asterion DC Half-Rack Series
• Power rating: 1.7 kW
• Output voltages: 40 V, 60 V, 80 V, 100 V, 150 V, 200 V, 300 V, 400 V, 600 V
• Form factor: 1U half-rack chassis
• Output configurations: Fixed Range and Autoranging
• Operating modes: CV, CC, CP
• Front panel: Touchscreen with rotary encoder
• Remote control: DC Virtual Panels GUI, Ethernet (LXI), USB, RS-232; optional GPIB or EtherCAT
• Parallel capability: supported for higher power systems
• Optional: isolated analog programming and monitoring