CPX200 power supply - Description and Specifications

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 CPX200 - Description and Specifications

CPX200 - compact dual output  2 x 175 watts

  Dual isolated outputs, 175 watts each
  PowerFlex design gives variable voltage & current 
     combinations within a maximum power range.
  Higher current capability at lower voltages
  Variable OVP trips
  Precision control & metering
  Selectable remote sense terminals
  Compact half-rack 3U case size

CPX200  - 0 to 35V,  0 to 10A *  each channel

[* PowerFlex - max. voltage and current not

available together - see graph]

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A new type of bench PSU Compact and convenient

The CPX200 is designed to meet the need for The CPX200 is housed in a compact and robust steel
flexibility in the choice of voltage and current case which is half-rack width and uses little bench
capabilities. Todays engineers often need the voltage space.  It is lightweight to transport and generates
range capability of a 0 to 35V PSU and the current much less heat than a conventional PSU of similar
capability of 10A PSU.  Normally, however, the power.
maximum voltage and maximum current are not
required simultaneously.  A conventional bench PSU No cooling fan is used resulting in a power supply
has a fixed current limit giving a power capability that which is silent in operation.
reduces directly with the output voltage.
Precision adjustment and metering
PowerFlex design The CPX200 incorporates separate high resolution
The TTi PowerFlex design of the CPX200 enables voltage and current meters for each output using
higher currents to be generated at lower voltages bright 12.5mm (0.5") LED displays. Coarse and fine
within an overall power limit envelope. Each output controls permit the output voltage to be set within
can provide 35 Volts at a maximum current of 5 10mV.  The current limit control is logarithmic to give
Amps.  As the voltage setting is reduced the output good resolution at low current settings.  Remote
current capability increases up to a maximum of 10 sense terminals are provided to allow the effects of
Amps. This is achieved by using the latest switch- connection lead resistance to be eliminated. When
mode technology. Advanced techniques are used to each output switch is set to ‘OFF’, the meters display
achieve noise and RFI figures comparable with good the set levels enabling them to be set accurately
linear PSUs.  As a result the CPX200 can be used before connection to the load.
with confidence in sensitive environments.
Twin independent outputs Safety and protection
The CPX200 is a dual output PSU with two The CPX200 is designed and manufactured to meet
completely independent and isolated outputs each the latest safety and EMC standards. Comprehensive
with a 175W capability. The outputs operate in protection includes an adjustable overvoltage trip for
constant voltage or constant current mode with each output.  This can be accurately set anywhere in

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automatic crossover and mode indication.  Each the range 3.5V to 38.5V.
output has its own on-off switch. If required, the
outputs can be wired in series or parallel to achieve
voltages up to 70V or currents up to 20A.

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS (each output)

Voltage Range: 0V to 35V.
Current Range: 0A to 10A.
Power Range: Up to 175W - see PowerFlex envelope graph.
Operating Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over.
OVP Setting: Via screwdriver adjustable preset on front panel.
OVP range: 10% to 110% of maximum output voltage.
Voltage Setting: By coarse and fine controls.
Current Setting: By single logarithmic control.
Load regulation: <0.01% for a 90% load change.
Line regulation: <0.01% for a 10% line voltage change.
Output impedance: Typically <5mW in constant voltage mode. Typically >5kW in constant current mode.
Ripple & Noise (20MHz
Typically <2mV rms, <20mV pk-pk, both outputs fully loaded (7A @ 25V).
bandwidth):
Transient Response: <2ms to within 100mV for 90% load change.

Temp. Coefficient: Typically <100ppm/ o C.

Forward protection by OVP trip; maximum voltage 50V. Reverse protection by diode
Output Protection:
clamp for reverse currents up to 3A.
Protection Functions: Overvoltage trip.
Status Indication: Output on, CV, CI, Power Limit, Trip.
Output Switch: Electronic. Preset levels displayed when output is off.
Output Terminals: 4mm terminals on 19mm (0.75") pitch. 15A max.
Sensing: Switchable Local/Remote. Remote via spring-loaded terminals.
METER SPECIFICATIONS (each output)
Separate 4 digit meters for voltage and current with 14mm (0.56") LED displays.
Meter Types:
Update 4/sec.
Meter Resolutions: 10mV, 10mA.
Meter Accuracies: Voltage 0.2% ±1 digit, Current 0.5% ±1 digit.
GENERAL
AC Input: Internally set for 230V AC or 115V AC ?14%, 50/60Hz. Installation Category II.
Power Consumption: 600VA max.
Cooling: Silent convection cooling.

Operating Range: +5o C to +40 o C, 20% to 80%

RH. Storage Range: -40 o C to + 70 o C.

Environmental: Indoor use at <2000m, Pollution Degree 1.
Safety: Complies with EN61010-1.

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EMC: Complies with EN50081-1 and EN50082-1.

210 x 130 x 350mm (WxHxD) half rack width x 3U height (optional rack mounting
Size:
kit available).

 Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to alter specifications 
 without prior notice.

Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited

Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DR United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1480 412451  Fax: +44 1480 450409  Web: www.tti-test.com  Email: sales@tti-test.com

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