AIM & THURLBY THANDAR INSTRUMENTS EL-R & EX-R Series Precision laboratory power supplies - single, dual and triple outputs EL-R Series - linear regulated - 30 watts to 130 watts EX-R Series - mixed-mode regulated - 175 watts to 420 watts compact size, silent cooling, 4 digit meters, remote sense also covers EL302P, EX355P, EX752M aimtti.com EL-R Series - linear regulated precision laboratory power supplies EL-R Series Simplicity with Precision The new EL-R series has been developed from the top selling EL series. By adding four digit meters and switchable remote sensing, the EL-R series offers much higher precision whilst retaining the simplicity of operation which many bench-top power supply users prefer. Eight models are offered including single, dual and triple outputs and covering a power range of 30 watts up to 130 watts. Linear regulation All EL-R series models* use true linear regulation for the best possible performance. Excellent line and load regulation is matched by very low output noise and good transient response. Four digit meters The EL-R series incorporates separate voltage and current meters on each main output with a resolution of 10mV and 1mA. The fixed resolution avoids the misinterpretation of readings that can occur with auto-ranging 3 or 31/2 digit meters where the decimal point position moves as the reading changes. Remote Sensing Each main output incorporates remote sense terminals that can be enabled or disabled at the flick of a switch. Remote sensing is essential for maintaining precise regulation at the load and true metering of the load voltage. Many other power supplies omit remote sense, and quote regulation figures that could never be achieved in practice. N.B. A 2 metre length of a 24/0.2 wire pair has a resistance of around 0.1 W. For a 5V load drawing 3A the metering error without remote sense would be 0.3V and the effective full current load regulation would be around 6%, against a quoted figure of perhaps 0.01% for the power supply itself. DC output switches Each main output has a DC on-off switch. This enables voltage and current settings to be viewed before the load is connected and allows multiple outputs to be controlled individually. Surprisingly, many power supplies omit this essential feature. EL-R Series - Model Range Model O/Ps Voltage Current Power Aux. O/P EL301R One 0 to 30V 0 to 1A 30W EL183R One 0 to 18V 0 to 3.3A 60W EL302R One 0 to 30V 0 to 2A 60W EL561R One 0 to 56V 0 to 1.1A 60W EL155R One 0 to 15V 0 to 5A 75W EL303R One 0 to 30V 0 to 3A 90W EL302RD Two 0 to 30V 0 to 2A 120W EL302RT Three 0 to 30V 0 to 2A 130W 1.5 - 5V @2A Related Models EL302P 30V/2A model with RS-232 interface Simplicity in use EL-R series power supplies use classic analog controls for voltage and current. The large and bright displays have a fixed resolution to avoid confusion. Preset voltage and current levels are shown when the DC output switch is turned off. Remote sense is available when needed but is disabled by setting the switch to Local. Constant voltage or constant current Each main output can operate in constant voltage or constant current mode with automatic crossover and mode indication. Coarse and fine voltage controls are provided. The current control is logarithmic enabling low current levels to be set accurately. Silent cooling All EL-R series models use convection cooling and are entirely free of fan noise. Safety binding-post terminals EL-R series power supplies are fitted with the new TTi designed output terminals. These can accept a 4mm safety plug with rigid insulating sleeve, a requirement specified by an increasing number of laboratories for safety reasons. However, unlike the 4mm safety sockets used on some other products, the new TTi terminals can also accept fork connectors or bare wires, giving maximum connection flexibility. EL-R Series - continued Single, dual or triple outputs The EL-R series includes six single output models plus one dual output and one triple output model. The EL302RD has two independent and isolated outputs each with a 0 to 30V, 0 to 2A capability and its own on-off switch. The outputs can be wired in either series or parallel to provide voltages up to 60 volts or currents up to 4 amps. All outputs are intrinsically short circuit proof, and are protected against external voltages and reverse currents. EL302P EL302P/EL302P-USB: operation via RS-232 or USB Variable voltage auxiliary output The EL302RT incorporates a third output fully variable between 1.5V and 5.0V with a fixed current limit of 2A. The set voltage can be measured at the press of a button using the digital meters. * Note that this third output uses switch-mode post regulation. Alternative power supply series If the EL-R series does not exactly fit your requirements, TTi offers ten other PSU series totalling around 60 models. The closest models to the EL-R series are: New PL & PL-P series Advanced linear regulated PSUs of ultra-compact size offering up to 90 watts per output. Features include lockable analog controls, variable voltage span, and 0.1mA current resolution. The P versions include remote control via analog, RS232, USB and LAN interfaces with LXI support. GPIB is available as an option. EX-R series The EX-R series has similar features to the EL-R series but uses mixedmode regulation to offer power from 175 watts up to 420 watts. Full details of the EX-R series are included within this brochure. The EL302P is a digitally controlled version of the EL302 with an isolated RS-232 interface. It offers a low-cost solution for a basic programmable PSU and will be sufficient for many applications where the sophistication and complexity of GPIB is not needed. A simple command set allows remote control of voltage, current and output enable together with read-back of metering values and operational status. Local control is via three rotary encoders providing rapid and accurate setting of voltage and current during bench use. The EL302P-USB has similar functionality but is controlled via a USB interface. EX-R Series - mixed-mode regulated precision laboratory power supplies EX-R Series Power, Precision, Simplicity The new EX-R series has been extended by incorporating models from the best selling EX series. By adding four digit meters and switchable remote sensing, the EX-R series offers much higher precision whilst retaining the simplicity of operation which many bench-top power supply users prefer. Six models are offered including single, dual and triple outputs and covering a power range of 175 watts up to 420 watts. Mixed-mode regulation The EX-R series combines high frequency switch-mode pre-regulation with linear post-regulation to provide performance that comes close to that of an all-linear design. Excellent line and load regulation is matched by low noise and good transient response. Four digit meters The EX-R series incorporates separate voltage and current meters on each main output with a resolution of 10mV and 1mA (10mA on higher current models). The fixed resolution avoids the misinterpretation of readings that can occur with auto-ranging 3 or 31/2 digit meters where the decimal point position moves as the reading changes. Remote Sensing Each main output incorporates remote sense terminals that can be enabled or disabled at the flick of a switch. Remote sensing is essential for maintaining precise regulation at the load and true metering of the load voltage. Many other power supplies omit remote sense, and quote regulation figures that could never be achieved in a practice. N.B. A 2 metre length of a 24/0.2 wire pair has a resistance of around 0.1 W. For a 5V load drawing 3A the metering error without remote sense would be 0.3V and the effective full current load regulation would be around 6%, against a quoted figure of perhaps 0.01% for the power supply itself. DC output switches EX-R Series - Model Range Model O/Ps Voltage Current Power Aux. O/P EX1810R One 0 to 18V 0 to 10A 180W EX355R One 0 to 35V 0 to 5A 175W EX2020R One 0 to 20V 0 to 20A 400W EX4210R One 0 to 42V 0 to 10A 420W EX354RD Two 0 to 35V 0 to 4A 280W EX354RT Three 0 to 35V 0 to 4A 305W 1.5 - 5V @5A Related Models EX752M Two* 0 to 75V 0 to 2A 300W * or single output of 75V/4A or 150V/2A EX355P 35V/5A model with RS-232 interface Simplicity in use EX-R series power supplies use classic analog controls for voltage and current. The large and bright displays have a fixed resolution to avoid confusion. Preset voltage and current levels are shown when the DC output switch is turned off. Remote sense is available when needed but is disabled by setting the switch to Local. Each main output has a DC on-off switch. This enables voltage and current settings to be viewed before the load is connected and allows multiple outputs to be controlled individually. Surprisingly, many power supplies omit this essential feature. Constant voltage or constant current Each main output can operate in constant voltage or constant current mode with automatic crossover and mode indication. Coarse and fine voltage controls are provided. The current control is logarithmic enabling low current levels to be set accurately. Silent cooling* Most EX-R series models use convection cooling and are entirely free of fan noise. * The highest power density models, EX2020R and EX4210R, use an intelligent fan for cooling. Safety binding-post terminals EX-R series power supplies are fitted with the new TTi designed output terminals. These can accept a 4mm safety plug with rigid insulating sleeve, a requirement specified by an increasing number of laboratories for safety reasons. However, unlike the 4mm safety sockets used on some other products, the new TTi terminals can also accept fork connectors or bare wires, giving maximum connection flexibility. EX-R Series - continued Single, dual or triple outputs Variable voltage auxiliary output The EX-R series includes four single output models plus one dual output and one triple output model. The EX354RD has two independent and isolated outputs each with a 0 to 35V, 0 to 4A capability and its own on-off switch. The outputs can be wired in either series or parallel to provide voltages up to 70 volts or currents up to 8 amps. All outputs are intrinsically short circuit proof, and are protected against external voltages and reverse currents. The EX354RT incorporates a third output fully variable between 1.5V and 5.0V with a fixed current limit of 5A. The set voltage can be measured at the press of a button using the digital meters. Higher current and higher power Single output versions of the EX-R series are available with an output current capability up to 20 amps and output power up to 420 watts. These higher current models have 10mA meter resolution. The highest power versions (EX2020R and EX4210R) have fan assisted cooling using a low-noise brushless dc fan with intelligent control. (All other models use fan-less convection cooling). EX752M, EX355P EX752M - higher voltage multi-mode dual Output voltages up to 150V The EX752M is a dual output 300 watt PSU with Multi-Mode capability. This enables it to operate as a dual power supply with two independent and isolated outputs, or as a single power supply of double the power. Specifications - EL-R Series EL-R MODEL RANGE Voltage/Current Levels EL301R EL183R EL302R EL561R EL155R EL303R EL302RD EL302RT 0 to >30V; 0 to >1A 0 to >18V; 0 to >3.3A 0 to >30V; 0 to >2A 0 to >56V; 0 to >1.1A 0 to >15V; 0 to >5A 0 to >30V; 0 to >3A 2 x (0 to >30V; 0 to >2A) 2 x (0 to >30V; 0 to >2A) plus 1.5 to 5.0V @ 2A (30W nominal power) (60W nominal power) (60W nominal power) (60W nominal power) (75W nominal power) (90W nominal power) (120W nominal power) (130W nominal power) OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Output Setting & Control Voltage Setting: Current Setting: Output Mode: Output Switch: By coarse and fine controls. By single logarithmic control. Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over. CC indicator lit in constant current mode. Electronic, non isolating. Preset voltage and current limit displayed when Output is off. On state indicated by LED. Output Performance Ripple & Noise: Load Regulation: Typically <1mV rms, (CV mode, 20MHz bandwidth). <0*01% of maximum output for a 90% load change (using remote sense). <0*01% of maximum output for 10% line change. Line Regulation: Transient Response: <50s to within 50mV of setting for a 5% to 95% load change. Temp. Coefficient: Voltage: typically <100ppm/C. Output Protection Output Protection: Output will withstand forward voltages of up to 20V above rated output voltage. Reverse protection by diode clamp for currents to 3A. Output Connections As a dual, each output provides 0 to 75V at 0 to 2A (mode A). As a single, the output can be selected as either 0 to 75V at 0 to 4A (mode B) or 0 to 150V at 0 to 2A (mode C). In single modes, the unused half of the unit becomes completely inoperative and its displays are blanked. EX355P/EX355P-USB: operation via RS-232 or USB The EX355P is a digitally controlled version of the EX355 with an isolated RS-232 interface. It offers a low-cost solution for a basic programmable PSU and will be sufficient for many applications where the sophistication and complexity of GPIB is not needed. Output Terminals: Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0*75") spacing. Terminals can accept fixed shroud 4mm plugs, standard 4mm plugs, fork terminals and bare wires. Remote Sense Sense Selection: Sense Terminals: Voltage sensing is selected as Local or Remote by front panel switch. Sprung loaded screw-less terminals. METER SPECIFICATIONS Display Type: Dual 4-digit meters, 14mm (0*56") LED. Voltage Meter Resolution: Accuracy: 10mV 0*3% of reading 3 digits Current Meter Resolution: Accuracy: 1mA 0*5% of reading 3 digits AUXILIARY OUTPUT (EL302RT only) Voltage: Meter accuracy: Current limit: Load regulation: Line regulation: Ripple & Noise Output Protection: Output Terminals: Status Indication: Variable <1.5V to >5V by front panel control. 0.3% 4 digits. 2A minimum. <3% for 90% load change. <0.2% for 10% line voltage change. Typically <5mVrms, <15mVpk-pk (20MHz bandwidth): Output will withstand up to 7V forward voltage. Diode clamp reverse protection for currents up to 3A. Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0*75") spacing. UNREG lamp. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Input AC Input: VA Ratings: 230V AC or 115V AC 10%, 50/60Hz. Installation Category II EL301R - 85 VA; EL302R, EL302P, EL183R, EL561R - 160VA; EL155R, EL303R - 250VA; EL302RD, EL302RT - 320VA Temperature & Environmental Operating Range: Storage Range: Environmental: Cooling: +5C to +40C, 20% to 80% RH -40C to + 70C Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2. Silent fan-less convection cooling. Safety & EMC Safety: EMC: A simple command set allows remote control of voltage, current and output enable together with read-back of metering values and operational status. Local control is via three rotary encoders providing rapid and accurate setting of voltage and current during bench use. The EX355P-USB has similar functionality but is controlled via a USB interface. Complies with EN61010-1 Complies with EN61326 Physical Size: Weight: Single output models - 140x160x295 mm (WxHxD). Dual and triple output models - 260x160x295 mm (WxHxD). EL301R - 3.4kg; EL302R, EL302P, EL183R, EL561R - 4.4kg: EL155R, EL303R - 5.0kg; EL302RD, EL302RT - 7.5kg. Accuracy specifications apply for the temperature range 18C to 28C after 1 hour warm-up. Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Specifications - EX-R Series EL302P/EL302P-USB & EX355P/EX355P-USB EX-R MODEL RANGE Electronic and mechanical specifications are as per EL302R and EX355R except as follows: Voltage/Current Levels EX355R EX1810R EX2020R EX4210R EX354RD EX354RT 0 to >35V; 0 to >5A 0 to >18V; 0 to >10A 0 to >20V; 0 to >20A 0 to >42V; 0 to >10A 2 x (0 to >35V; 0 to >4A) 2 x (0 to >35V; 0 to >4A) plus <1.5 to >5.0V @ 5A (175W nominal power) (180W nominal power) (400W nominal power) (420W nominal power) (280W nominal power) (305W nominal power) OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Output Setting & Control Voltage Setting: Current Setting: Output Mode: Output Switch: By coarse and fine controls. By single logarithmic control. Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over. CC indicator lit in constant current mode. Electronic, non isolating. Preset voltage and current limit displayed when Output is off. On state indicated by LED. Output Performance Ripple & Noise: Typically <2mV rms, <10mV pk-pk (EX355R, EX354RD, EX354RT) Typically <2mV rms, <20mV pk-pk (EX1810R, EX2020R, EX4210R) (CV mode, 20MHz bandwidth) Load Regulation: <0*01% of maximum output for a 90% load change (using remote sense). Line Regulation: <0*01% of maximum output for 10% line change. Transient Response: <200s to within 50mV of setting for a 5% to 95% load change. Temp. Coefficient: Voltage: typically <100ppm /C. Output Protection Output Protection: EL302P, EX355P, EX752M Outputs will withstand forward voltages up to 40V (EX355R, EX354RD, & EX354RT); 22V (EX1810R); 25V (EX2020R); 48V (EX4210R). Reverse protection by diode clamp for currents to 3A. Voltage/Current Levels EL302P EX355P 0 to 30V; 0 to 2A 0 to 35V; 0 to 5A (60W nominal power) (175W nominal power) Output Setting & Control Voltage Setting: By coarse and fine rotary encoders or RS-232 interface. Resolution 10mV By single rotary encoder or RS-232 interface. Resolution 10mA Current Setting: Metering Display Type: Resolutions: Accuracy: 4 digit meter for voltage and 3 digit meter for current. 100mV; 10mA Voltage - 0*3% of reading 1 digit, Current - 0*6% of reading 1 digits Note that in constant voltage mode the meter will show the set voltage to a resolution of 10mV. However the metering resolution is limited to 100mV when in constant current mode, and the last digit will be set to zero. Voltage Sensing Voltage sensing is local only (i.e. no remote sense). Power-down Memory The power supply saves the voltage, current and output-enable status at power down and restores the settings at power up. Remote Control Isolation: Remote Functions: Fully opto-isolated from power supply output. Set Voltage, Set Current, Set Output On/Off, Read Voltage, Read Current, Read On/Off, Read Mode (CV or CC). Setting Accuracy: Voltage 0.3% 20mV. Current 0.6% 20mA. Setting Resolution: Voltage 10mV. Current 10mA. Readback Accuracy: Voltage 0.3% 100mV. Current 0.6% 20 mA. Readback Resolution: Voltage 100mV. Current 10mA. Output Connections RS-232 Interface (EL302P and EX355P only) Output Terminals: Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0*75") spacing. Terminals can accept fixed shroud 4mm plugs, standard 4mm plugs, fork terminals and bare wires. Baud Rate: Remote Sense USB Interface (EL302P-USB and EX355P-USB only) Conformance: Sense Selection: Sense Terminals: Voltage sensing is selected as Local or Remote by front panel switch. Sprung loaded screw-less terminals. METER SPECIFICATIONS Display Type: 10mV 0*3% of reading 3 digits Multi-Mode Operation 1mA 0*5% of reading 3 digits Current Meter (EX1810R, EX2020R, EX4210R) Resolution: Accuracy: 10mA 0*6% of reading 3 digits AUXILIARY OUTPUT (EX354RT only) Voltage: Meter accuracy: Current limit: Load regulation: Line regulation: Ripple & Noise Output Protection: Output Terminals: Status Indication: EX752M Electronic and mechanical specifications are as per EX354RD except as follows: Voltage/Current Levels Current Meter (EX355R, EX354RD, EX354RT) Resolution: Accuracy: Variable <1.5V to >5V by front panel control. 0.3% 4 digits. 5A minimum. <0.5% for 90% load change. <0.1% for 10% line voltage change. Typically <2mVrms, <10mVpk-pk (20MHz bandwidth): Output will withstand up to 7V forward voltage. Diode clamp reverse protection for currents up to 3A. Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0*75") spacing. UNREG lamp. EX752M Input VA Ratings: EX354RD, EX354RT - 110V to 240V 50/60Hz (universal input); Other Models - 230V AC 10% 50/60Hz; 115V to order. Installation Category II EX810R, EX355R - 400VA; EX354RD, EX354RT - 500VA EX2020R, EX4210R - 800VA. Temperature & Environmental Operating Range: Storage Range: Environmental: Cooling: +5C to +40C, 20% to 80% RH -40C to + 70C Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2. EX1810R, EX355R, EX354RD, EX354RT - fan-less convection cooling; EX2020R, EX4210R - fan assisted using low-noise brushless dc fan. 2 x (0 to >75V; 0 to >2A) (300W nominal power) Three modes of operation can be selected via a rotary switch: Mode A: Two independent and isolated outputs (75V/2A each). Mode B: One output of double the current capability (75V/4A). (Unused output is disabled and its displays are blanked). Mode C: One output of double the voltage capability (150V/2A). (Unused output is disabled and its displays are blanked). Metering Display Type: 3 digit meters for voltage and current; (4 digit on second voltmeter to maintain resolution above 100V). 100mV; 10mA Voltage - 0*3% of reading 1 digit, Current - 0*6% of reading 1 digits Resolutions: Accuracy: Output Performance Ripple & Noise: Load Regulation: Typically <2mV rms, <15mV pk-pk (CV mode, 20MHz bandwidth) Modes A and B - <0*01%; Mode C - <0*1% + 2mV (90% load change) Voltage Sensing Voltage sensing is local only (i.e. no remote sense). Output Protection Output Protection: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Input: USB 2.0. Compatible with USB 1.x. Dual 4-digit meters, 14mm (0*56") LED. Voltage Meter Resolution: Accuracy: Variable from 600 baud to 9,600 baud. Outputs will withstand forward voltages up to 85V/170V. Over-voltage trip operates above these levels. Reverse protection by diode clamp for currents to 3A. Output Terminals High voltage touch-proof terminals. Accuracy specifications apply for the temperature range 18C to 28C after 1 hour warm-up. Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Designed and built in Europe by: Safety & EMC Safety: EMC: Complies with EN61010-1 Complies with EN61326 Physical Size: Weight: Single output models - 140x160x320 mm (WxHxD). Dual and triple output models - 260x160x320 mm (WxHxD). EX810R, EX355R - 3.0kg; EX2020R, EX4210R - 3.6kg EX354RD, EX354RT - 4.3kg. Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE29 7DR United Kingdom Tel: +44 1480 412451 Fax: +44 1480 450409 Email: sales@aimtti.com Web: www.aimtti.com Brochure Part No. 82100-1370 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. 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Customers in the USA should use the URL: www.aimtti.us Note that previous URLs such as www.tti-test.com will continue to operate for the time being. Designed and built in Europe by: Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DR England (United Kingdom) Tel: +44 (0)1480 412451 Fax: +44 (0)1480 450409 Email: info@aimtti.com Web: www.aimtti.com