- Model: Asterion AC 1U / 2U / 4U / 14U
- Voltage: 0 - 400VAC / 0 - 500VDC
- Current: 0 - 60Arms/phase
- Power: 500VA - 36000VA
- Overview: High Performance AC and DC Power Sources
Asterion AC, Single & Three Phase AC Power SourcesAsterion
Asterion - Performance. Reliance. Brilliance.
Inspired by the enduring power of a brilliant star, the California Instruments Asterion line of AC power sources by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility with high power to create an advanced platform of programmable AC power sources.
This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high-performance, single, and three-phase AC sources.
Its sleek design packs maximum power density into a low-profile form factor with an intuitive touchscreen interface placing that power at your fingertips.
Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make Asterion the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources.
NOW the Standard Warranty for all Asterion ASC products is an industry-leading Five (5) Years.
Applications
The Asterion ASC Series high voltage AC power source is designed for testing today’s complex electronics, including avionics, telecommunications, and commercial electronics requiring low profile, lightweight AC power sources with high power density. Other applications include:
- Commercial and military avionics test
- AC power simulation
- Manufacturing and process control
- Frequency & voltage conversion
- IEC standards testing
- ATE applications
Advanced Features
- High power density in 1U/2U/4U/14U chassis up to 18 kVA.
- Intuitive touch panel control.
- iX2™ current doubling technology.
- Multi-language user interface for global operation.
- Auto paralleling for higher power.
- Combine units for multi-phase configurations
- Complete optional avionic test suites.
- ATE version available
- CSW5550 Emulation on AST6003A1 model
Control via Front Panel Touchscreen & Encoder or Available Digital Control Interfaces
The Asterion ASC Series programmable AC power source can be operated from the intuitive, easy-to-use front panel touchscreen or the Ethernet LXI, USB, and RS232 standard control interfaces, as well as through the optional GPIB control interface touchscreen function group icons including a Dashboard, Output Programming Parameters, Measurements, Sequencing, Configuration, Control Interfaces, Applications, and System Settings.
Function selection and parameter entry can be achieved either by direct selection from the touchscreen or by using the encoder selector button.
The control resolution is adjusted by a dynamic rate change algorithm that combines the benefits of precise control over small parameter changes with quick sweeps through the entire range.
