1U power supply Asterion

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Overview
The Sorensen Asterion DC Half-Rack Series by AMETEK Programmable Power brings the control, flexibility and precision of the Asterion platform into a compact 1U half-rack form factor. The series delivers 1.7 kW of programmable DC output power, offering an economical entry point for automated test and laboratory rack systems.

• Fixed Range models provide an economical option when voltage and current requirements are well defined.
• Autoranging models extend voltage and current coverage at full power to reduce the need for multiple supplies.

Advanced Features

• High power density: 1.7 kW in a 1U half-rack chassis
• Available in Fixed Range or 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 scalable higher-power systems
• Optional isolated analog programming and monitoring

Control Interfaces

• Ethernet (LXI compliant)
• USB
• RS232
• Optional GPIB or EtherCAT

Model / Key Data
Model: Asterion DC Half-Rack Series
Voltage: 40 V, 60 V, 80 V, 100 V, 150 V, 200 V, 300 V, 400 V & 600 V
Power: 1.7 kW
Availability note: Now available for pre-order

Applications

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

Technical specifications

• Form factor: 1U half-rack chassis
• Output power: 1.7 kW
• Voltage ranges offered: 40 V, 60 V, 80 V, 100 V, 150 V, 200 V, 300 V, 400 V, 600 V
• Output configurations: Fixed Range and Autoranging
• Front panel: Touchscreen with rotary encoder control
• Operating modes: CV, CC, CP
• Remote operation: DC Virtual Panels™ GUI (full front-panel function parity)
• Interfaces: Ethernet (LXI), USB, RS232; optional GPIB or EtherCAT
• Multi-language display support
• Parallel operation capability for higher power systems
• Optional isolated analog programming and monitoring
• High power density suitable for compact rack systems