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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series

Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series

Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The PMX-A Series is a compact, high-performance DC power supply designed for benchtop use, featuring constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes. It includes a series regulator system with excellent noise performance and offers LAN, USB, and RS232C interfaces for enhanced connectivity and control.
Specifications: The series comprises nine models with output voltages and currents ranging from 18V/2A to 500V/0.1A. Key specifications include high setting resolution (1 mV for voltage, 0.1 mA for current), low ripple noise, and fast transient response, making them suitable for sensitive applications.
Interfaces and Control: The PMX-A Series supports LAN (LXI compliant), USB, and RS232C interfaces for remote control and monitoring. The LAN interface allows high-speed control of multiple devices, while the USB interface offers plug-and-play simplicity. The RS232C interface is suitable for communication with PCs and sequencers.
Software: Free "Wavy" sequence creation software is available for download, enabling users to create and edit sequences visually without programming knowledge. This software supports auto-testing and can control one unit of the power supply.
Protection and Safety Features: The series includes overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and overheat protection (OHP), along with key lock and preset memory functions for enhanced safety and convenience.
Analog Interface: External voltage and resistance control is supported for analog applications, allowing precise control of output voltage and current. The J1 connector on the rear panel facilitates these external controls.
Applications: The PMX-A Series is suitable for a wide range of applications, including testing and measurement systems, due to its compact size, high performance, and versatile interface options.
External Control Specifications:
  • EXT-R CV CONT: Controls output voltage from 0% to 100% within a resistance range of 0 Ω to 10 kΩ with 1% accuracy plus 10 mV.
  • EXT-V CC CONT: Controls output current from 0% to 100% within a voltage range of 0 V to 10 V with 1% accuracy plus 10 mA.
  • EXT-R CC CONT: Controls output current from 0% to 100% within a resistance range of 0 Ω to 10 kΩ with 1% accuracy plus 10 mA.
Output Control: Output can be turned on/off using logic levels: LOW (0 V to 0.5 V) or HIGH (4.5 V to 5 V).
Memory and Lock Features: Preset memory allows saving up to 3 combinations of voltage and current settings. Key lock modes are available to restrict operation of keys.
General Specifications:
  • Load Conditions: Specifications apply to pure resistive loads with a warm-up time of 30 minutes.
  • Rated Load: Defined for both constant-voltage and constant-current modes with specific conditions for voltage and current.
  • Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature is 0 °C to +40 °C with humidity from 20% to 85% RH.
  • Safety and Compliance: Complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Interface and Communication:
  • RS232C: Complies with EIA232D specifications with a fixed baud rate of 19200 bps.
  • USB: Complies with USB 2.0 specifications with a baud rate of 12 Mbps.
  • LAN: Supports IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX / 10Base-T Ethernet with protocols like VXI-11, HiSLIP, or SCPI-RAW.
Physical Specifications:
  • Weight: Varies between approximately 5 kg to 6 kg depending on the model.
  • Dimensions: Provided in mm and inches for various models.
Accessories and Options: Includes power cord, quick reference guides, safety precautions, and optional rack mount adapters and connector kits.
Additional Notes: Products are intended for use under qualified supervision and are not designed for home use. Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-1

COMPACT DC POWER SUPPLY Output Rating Standard Interface PMX-A mascot Pobby Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series Compact, high-performance series regulator system LAN (LXI compliant) / USB / RS232C as standard interface Free downloads (Limited function edition) of "Wavy" sequence creation software

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-2

A standard feature of the networking capability provides extended applications of the ordinary testing. ^^^^ New-generation of the compact power supply ^^^^ PMX-A Series Series regulator system with excellent noise performance High setting resolution - Voltage: 1 mV, Current: 0.1 mA (PMX18-2A) Wide range of output variations (9 models are available) LAN (LXI compliant) / USB / RS232C as standard interface External analog remote control Monitoring and status signal output CV, CC priority start function (to prevent overshoot when the output is ON) Remote sensing function (18V, 35V models) Key lock,...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-3

Communication interfaces are standard features High quality Multi interface Series regulator system with excellent noise performance High stability and Low Ripple Noise The PMX-A is based on the capacitorinput type of the series regulator design and which output can be generated with low noise and low ripple compared to the switching regulator design. ◀ Ripple waveform (PMX18-5A) [Measurement Condition] Resistive Load, Oscilloscope in 20MHz bandwidth Improved usability Rear panel ▲ Ergonomically designed for the wiring load harness ▲ The handle makes you easy to carry Free downloads of "Wavy"...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-4

Digital, analog and other various external controls are supported. Remote control and monitoring can also be performed from Web browsers! The PMX-A series is equipped with LAN, USB, and RS232C interfaces as standard communication interfaces. These interfaces enable remote control and monitoring to be performed efficiently in 1-to-N node configurations as well as in N-to-M node configurations even under large-scale networks. In particular, the LAN interface enables you to control and monitor the power supply through a browser on the PC, smartphone, tablet, or other terminal devices by accessing...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-5

Small power High quality Multi interface n Analog Interface The PMX-A series is equipped with external voltage/resistance control, which are interfaces necessary for analog external control and monitoring applications for test power supply devices. The input external signal and the output status signal can be conducted through the J1 connector on the rear panel. l Controlling the Output Voltage & Output Current. [Control using an external voltage(Vext)] It is possible to control the output voltage and output current of the PMX-A series by using an external voltage. Two-conductor shielded cable...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-6

AC input Nominal input rating Input voltage range Input frequency range 50 Amax or less 60 Amax or less 45 Amax or less 60 Amax or less 65 Amax or less 55 Amax or less 40 Amax or less 55 Amax or less 40 Amax or less Output Output voltage Rating Output current Output power Setting range Setting accuracy Transient response *7 Voltage Ripple noise (rms) *8 Rise time *9 Fall time *10 Rated load Rated load Maximum remote sensing compensation voltage(single line) Temperature coefficient (TYP) Setting range Setting accuracy Line regulation Load regulation Temperature coefficient (TYP) Display function...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-7

Interface Common specifications Software protocol Command language Complies with SCPI Specification 1999.0 Complies with the EIA232D specifications D-SUB9 pin connector (male) *17  Baud rate: 19200 bps fixed, Data length: 8 bits, Stop bits: 1 bit, Parity bit: None, No flow control. Hardware RS232C Program message terminator LF during reception, LF during transmission Complies with the USB 2.0 specifications. Baud rate:12 Mbps (full speed). Standard Type B socket Program message terminator LF or EOM during reception, LF + EOM during transmission Device class Complies with the USBTMC-USB488 device...

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Compact DC Power Supply PMX-A Series-8

Diameter: 21 x 4 (Rubber foot diameter) M3 screw holes x 4 Max. screw insertion depth: 4 mm (0.16 inches) * The model specified above is equipped with the safety cover, so the maximum depth is different from the other models. Option Name For both EIA inch racks and JIS millimeter racks A connector kit for connecting to the J1 connector to externally control the PMX. Blank panel Rack mount adapter A terminal unit for converting the J1 connector of this product to the J2 connector of the Kikusui PMC-A Series Regulated DC Power Supply. *1 The “-M” at the end of the model name indicates a mesh type....

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