Powering electronic devices requires the testing of power supply and charging circuits, battery management systems (BMSs), and battery cells. Many of these circuits require voltage, current, and power measurements, plus numerous others. Oscilloscopes and probes let you see the waveforms in power-delivery circuits, but the circuits themselves may need simulated batteries and simulated loads. That’s […]
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Selecting and applying programmable power supplies
A system-level view of testing is helpful when specifying power requirements. Jeff Brakley • Ametek Programmable Power Inc. There are numerous options available for programmable dc power supplies. Users can select from a wide range of voltage, current, and power ratings. Other specifications include input voltage, output voltage regulation, output ripple and noise, and transient […]
Programmable ac power sources now include 18-kVA model
The Asterion 12K3 supplies ac and dc output power up to 12,000 VA or 12,000 W, and the Asterion 18K3 supplies up to 18,000 VA or 18,000 W. Both units come in a 14U chassis and can supply single- or three-phase output power. Like the lower-power 1U, 2U and 4U models, Asterion Models 12K3 and […]
Synchrophasor for multi-function recorder complies with C37.118.1a-2014 standard
Synchrophasor (PMU) support for the TR-3000 Multi-Function Recorder complies with the latest C37.118.1a-2014 Standard – IEEE Standard for Synchrophasor Measurements for Power Systems (including Amendment 1). Wide-area, time-synchronized phasor measurements facilitate a real-time view of power grid stability, helping to maximize efficiency and reliability. The TR-3000 supports two completely independent network connections, allowing dual streams […]
Extended break-fix support for programmable power supplies
The first phase of the AMECare Reliability Assurance service level agreement (SLA) program is designed to provide “white glove” support for customers’ covered mission-critical power and test devices, with regular preventative maintenance break-fix support and legacy upgrades, beginning with a product’s purchase and extending through its entire lifecycle. The goal of the Reliability Assurance program […]
