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OVERVIEW
1.1 General Description
The Sorensen Asterion line of DC power supplies by AMETEK Programmable Power
combines intelligence and flexibility to create an advanced platform of DC solutions.
This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high
performance, programmable DC power. Its sleek design packs maximum power
density into a low-profile form factor; with an intuitive touch screen interface placing
that power at your fingertips. Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make
Asterion the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities
set the standard for affordable, precision power supplies.
The Asterion DC Series is Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled and 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.
Figure 1-1. Asterion DC Series Power Supply, 1U Models
The touchscreen function group icons include a Dashboard, Output Programming
Parameters, Measurements, Ramp and Triggers, Configuration, Control Interfaces,
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.
The Asterion DC Series is designed for testing today’s complex electronics, including
telecommunications and commercial electronics requiring low profile, light weight
power supplies with high power density. Other applications include:
• Military and aerospace electronics test
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