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PL and PL-P series DC power supplies

PL and PL-P series DC power supplies

PL and PL-P series DC power supplies

Product catalog summary
Overview of New PL Series
The New PL Series by AIM & Thurlby Thandar Instruments offers advanced linear regulated laboratory power supplies with true analog controls enhanced by digital functionality. These power supplies are designed to meet the needs of engineers who prefer the simplicity and speed of analog controls while benefiting from digital stability and precision.
Key Features
  • Analog Controls with Digital Stability: The series retains analog controls for ease of use, complemented by digital features like S-Lock for locking settings and V-Span for defining specific voltage ranges.
  • Linear Regulation: Provides ultra-low output noise and fast transient recovery, with an rms noise figure of 0.4mV.
  • Compact Design: Offers high power density with up to 90 watts output from a compact casing, suitable for both bench and rack applications.
  • Safety and Security: Features safety interlocks and binding post terminals that accept various plug types for secure connections.
New PL-P Series
The PL-P Series builds on the PL Series by adding comprehensive remote control capabilities, making it suitable for both bench and system applications. It includes interfaces such as RS-232, USB, LAN (LXI), and optional GPIB for full remote control.
Technical Specifications
  • Model Range: Includes models like PL068, PL155, PL303, PL601, and dual/triple output models like PL303QMD and PL303QMT.
  • Output Specifications: Offers various voltage and current levels with precise control and performance metrics such as ripple and noise, load regulation, and transient response.
  • Output Protection: Features protection against over-voltage and over-current conditions, ensuring safe operation.
Conclusion
The New PL and PL-P Series power supplies are designed to provide high performance, precision, and ease of use for laboratory and system applications, maintaining the legacy of the original PL series while incorporating modern digital enhancements.
Specifications:
1. Output Protection: The output trips off if voltage or current exceeds 105% of the rated maximum or if over-temperature is detected. Safety interlocks prevent unexpected changes in settings.
2. Output Connections: Universal 4mm safety binding posts are used, compatible with various plug types.
3. Remote Sense: Voltage sensing can be switched between Local and Remote.
Meter Specifications:
1. Display: Dual 4-digit LED meters with 10mm height.
2. Voltage Meter: Resolution of 10mV with accuracy of ±0.1% of reading + 10mV.
3. Current Meter: Resolution of 1mA, accuracy varies with range.
Quad-Mode Dual (PL303QMD) Specifications:
1. Modes: Independent, Tracking, Ratio (%) Tracking, and Parallel modes.
2. Track Accuracy: Slave voltage accuracy is ±0.1% of Master voltage setting + 10mV.
Quad-Mode Triple (PL303QMT) Specifications:
1. Third Output: Provides 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A.
2. Control: All outputs can be turned on/off simultaneously.
General Specifications:
1. Input: 230V or 115V AC, 50/60Hz.
2. Temperature Range: Operating: +5ºC to +40ºC; Storage: -40ºC to +70ºC.
3. Safety & EMC: Complies with EN61010-1 and EN61326.
Options:
1. Rack Mount: Suitable for various configurations, providing ventilation space.
2. GPIB Interface: Factory-fit option for additional interface.
New PL-P Series:
1. Remote Control: Offers control via RS-232, USB, LAN (LXI), and optionally GPIB.
2. Model Range: Includes models like PL068-P, PL155-P, PL303-P, etc.
Digital Programming Performance:
1. Voltage Setting: Resolution of 1mV, accuracy of ±0.05% +10mV.
2. Current Setting: Resolution of 0.1mA, accuracy varies with range.
Analog Remote Control:
1. Control: Non-isolated analog voltage control for single output models.
2. Scaling: 0V to 10V sets 0 to 100% of rated output.
Driver Software:
1. IVI Driver: Supports applications like LabView, LabWindows.
2. USB Driver: Compatible with various Windows versions.
Company Information:
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. (TTi) is a leading manufacturer of test and measurement instruments, transitioning to the Aim-TTi brand.
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Catalog excerpts

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New PL Series - advanced linear regulated laboratory power supplies true analog controls with digital functionality New PL-P Series - full remote control for bench & system applications analog, RS-232, USB, LAN (LXI) or GPIB interfaces aimtti.com aimtti.co.uk | aimtti.us

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New PL series - advanced linear regulated laboratory power supplies Analog control for a digital world Building on the success of a winning formula In the 1980s the original PL series transformed customer expectations of the bench power supply and set a format that has been extensively copied by other manufacturers. Over the years, the PL series has been steadily revised and extended. Hundreds of thousands of PL series units are currently in use across the world and it remains the laboratory power supply of choice for many organisations. TTi has been at the forefront of laboratory power supply...

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New PL series - ultra compact using minimum bench or rack space Ultra-compact design with higher power efficiency and near-silent cooling The New PL series achieves an exceptional power density for a linear regulated power supply by offering up to 90 watts from a ¼ rack 3U sized casing. This gives it an unusually small bench footprint taking up less space on a crowded bench. For rack-mount application, up to four units can be mounted into a single slot. Despite its small size and linear regulation, the New PL series generates relatively little heat through the use of an advanced phase controlled...

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QM models - PL303QMD (quad-mode dual), PL303QMT (quad-mode triple) Compact Dimensions Four Modes of Operation The PL303QMD is a dual output power supply with the same high power density as the single output models - 180 watts from a half rack 3U sized casing (214mm x 131mm). The PL303QMD is more than just two PL303 single power supplies in one box. It has four modes of operation: Independent, Isolated Tracking, Isolated Ratio Tracking, and True Parallel. Independent Mode: The two outputs are completely independent and electrically isolated from each other. Isolated Tracking Mode: The two outputs...

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New PL-P Series - comprehensive remote control facilities Interfacing to every application Bench and System use The New PL-P series includes all of the manual control features of the New PL series, but adds comprehensive remote control facilities. The ultra-compact rack-modular sizing makes it ideally suited to rack mounted system applications, while its user-friendly manual controls are retained for bench top applications. Rear Power Terminals Power and sense terminals are duplicated on the rear panel for rack mount applications or other situations where rear connection is more appropriate....

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MODEL RANGE: METER SPECIFICATIONS PL068 PL068 PL155 PL303 PL601 PL303QMD PL303QMT Display Type: Voltage Meter Resolution: Accuracy: Current Meter Resolution: Accuracy: Meter Damping: 1 mA (0-1 mA on 500mA range) ± (0.3% + 3mA) to 8A, ± (0.3% + 0.3mA) on 800mA range Normally 20ms, switchable to 2 sec for averaging rapidly varying loads. * The PLH series are a higher voltage variant of the PL series whose specifications differ in certain areas. They are covered in a separate brochure (PLH and PLH-P series). OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Voltage/Current Levels PL068 0V to 6V/0.1 mA to 8A (48W max.) or...

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MODEL RANGE General New PL-P series units offer remote control and read-back using analog, RS232, USB, LAN (LXI) interfaces. They retain all of the capabilities of the New PL Series when under manual control. All of the specifications from the previous page therefore apply to the equivalent models in the New PL-P series. The following specifications are additional. Versions with a GPIB interface are also available - see below. REMOTE ANALOG ON/OFF CONTROL (single output models only) Non-isolated terminal which sets the output to Off when pulled low by gate signal or relay closure. Signal is reference...

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Latest Models New models for 2013 The New PL and PL-P series has been extended by the introduction of a triple output model, and a low-voltage/high-current single. New PL068 and PL068-P These models have been introduced to meet the need for a high current linear regulated laboratory power supply. The PL068 can provide current up to 8 amps whilst retaining the very low noise and fast dynamics common to the rest of the PL range. Voltage is variable between 0V and 6V with a resolution of 1mV. Selectable remote sense ensures perfect regulation at the load. Current meter resolution is 1mA right up...

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Product Summary Company name and product brands Laboratory Power Supplies Bench and system power supplies from 30 watts up to 1200 watts using linear, mixed-mode and PowerFlex regulation technologies. Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. (TTi) is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of test and measurement instruments. Waveform Generators Analog and digital (DDS) function generators, true arbitrary generators, arbitrary/function generators and pulse generators. In the future, however, the full product range will be branded Aim-TTi. Products have been sold under two brand names: TTi and Aim. This...

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