- Model: Asterion ASC
- Voltage: 0 - 312VAC
- Current: 0 - 60Arms/phase
- Power: 4500VA - 36000VA
- Overview: High Performance AC Power Sources
ASC Programmable power supply, AC DC power sourceASC
All Asterion AC power sources employ AMETEK’s latest current enhancing technology, iX2™. The iX2 current doubling technology enables output current to increase linearly up to two times the full voltage current as the voltage decreases from the range maximum to one-half of the range voltage.
This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high-performance, single, and three-phase AC sources.
Asterion AC Virtual Panels (Graphical User Interface)
Virtual Panels allow remote control of the Asterion ASC source, as well as programming communication and monitoring for the ATE version, without a front panel display.The Asterion Series programmable AC power source is available in an ATE (Automated Test Equipment) version without front panel, or manual controls.
Control via Front Panel Touchscreen & Encoder or Available Digital Control Interfaces
The Asterion AC Series programmable AC/DC 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.
Applications
The Asterion AC 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 4U/14U chassis up to 36 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
