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MX100T & MX100TP - Technical SpecificationsMX-P models - USB, RS232, GPIB & LAN
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Output 1
Ranges: Range 1 - 0V to 35V at 1mA to 3A; Range 2 - 0V to 16V at 1mA to 6A
Operating Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over
and mode indication.
Voltage Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 1mV.
Current Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 1mA.
Setting Accuracy: Voltage - 0.05% of reading ± 3mV;
Current - 0.3% of reading ± 3mA to 3A, 0.5% of reading ± 3mA to 6A
Setting Stores: Up to 50 set-ups can be saved and recalled via the keyboard
(or the digital interfaces on MX100TP).
Load regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for any load change using remote sense.
Line regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for a 10% line voltage change.
Ripple & Noise: Typically <0.5mV rms, <5mV pk-pk, 1mV rms max. (20MHz bandwidth).
Transient Response: <100us to within 50mV of set level for 5% to 95% load change.
Over Voltage Trip: Settable 1V to 40V in 0.1V steps
Over Current Trip: Settable 0.1A to 7A in 0.01A steps
Sensing: Selectable local or remote sensing.
Output 2
Ranges: Range 1 - 0V to 35V at 1mA to 3A; Range 2 - 0V to 16V at 1mA to 6A
Range 3 - 0V to 35V at 1mA to 6A* (available when output 3 is disabled).
Operating Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over
and mode indication.
Voltage Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 10mV.
Current Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 10mA.
Setting Accuracy: Voltage - 0.1% of reading ± 10mV;
Current - 0.3% of reading ± 3mA to 3A, 0.5% of reading ± 3mA to 6A
Setting Stores: Up to 50 set-ups can be saved and recalled via the keyboard
(or the digital interfaces on MX100TP).
Load regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for any load change using remote sense.
Line regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for a 10% line voltage change.
Ripple & Noise: Typically <0.5mV rms, <5mV pk-pk, 1mV rms max. (20MHz bandwidth).
Transient Response: <100us to within 50mV of set level for 5% to 95% load change.
Over Voltage Trip: Settable 1V to 40V in 0.1V steps
Over Current Trip: Settable 0.1A to 7A in 0.01A steps
Sensing: Selectable local or remote sensing.
Output 3
Ranges: Range 1 - 0V to 35V at 1mA to 3A; Range 2 - 0V to 70V at 1mA to 1.5A
Range 3 - 0V to 70V at 1mA to 3A* (available when output 2 is disabled).
Operating Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over
and mode indication.
Voltage Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 10mV.
Current Setting: By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel; resolution 1mA.
Setting Accuracy: Voltage - 0.1% of reading ± 10mV;
Current - 0.3% of reading ± 3mA
Setting Stores: Up to 50 set-ups can be saved and recalled via the keyboard
(or the digital interfaces on MX100TP).
Load regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for any load change using remote sense.
Line regulation: <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for a 10% line voltage change.
Ripple & Noise: Typically <0.5mV rms, <5mV pk-pk, 1mV rms max. (20MHz bandwidth).
70V range - typically <1mV rms, <10mV pk-pk, 1.5mV rms max.
Transient Response: <100us to within 50mV of set level for 5% to 95% load change.
Over Voltage Trip: Settable 1V to 80V in 0.1V steps
Over Current Trip: Settable 0.1A to 3.5A in 0.01A steps
Sensing: Selectable local or remote sensing.
Output Protection
External Voltage: Output will withstand forward voltages of up to 50V (O/Ps 1 and 2) or
80V (O/P 3). Reverse protection by diode clamp, 3A max..
Fault Trip: The output will be shut down if a trip conditions listed below occurs.
OVP or OCP Exceeding over-voltage or over-current settings for the output.
Over Temperature: Monitors internal temperature rise to protect against excess ambient
temperature or blocked ventilation slots.
Connection
Output Terminals: Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0·75”) spacing at front.
Screw terminals at rear (MX100TP only).
Terminals can accept fixed shroud 4mm plugs, standard 4mm plugs, fork terminals and bare wires.
Sense Terminals: Sprung loaded screw-less terminals at front.
Screw terminals at rear (MX100TP only).
OUTPUT ON/OFF SWITCHING
Individual On/Off: Individual keys for each output. On state indicated by key illumination.
Multi-On/Multi-Off: Separate keys enable any combination of outputs to be turned on or off
either simultaneously (default) or with timed delays from 10ms and 20s.
Delayed operation indicated by flashing key illumination.
VOLTAGE TRACKING
The power supply can be set so that the voltage of an output is automatically set equal to that of
another output and tracks any changes.
Tracking Modes: None, V2 tracks V1, V3 track V2, V2 and V3 both track V1.
SETTING MEMORIES
Individual Output Memories
No. of Stores: 50 per output
Parameters Stored: Range, Set Volts, Set Current, OVP, OCP
Linked Output Memories
No. of Stores: 50
Parameters Stored: Range, Set Volts, Set Current, OVP, OCP, Output On/Off status
(for all three outputs)
METERING (each Output)
Meter Function: 5 digit voltage and current meters (O/P 1), 4 digit voltage and current
meters (O/Ps 2 & 3). Simultaneous display of actual and set values.
Meter Resolution: 1mV/0.1mA (O/P 1), 10mV/1mA (O/Ps 2 & 3).
Meter Accuracy: As per setting accuracy (CV mode).
Additional Metering Functions
V x A Calculated power in watts. Resolution 0.01W. Accuracy 0·5% ± 3 digits
DIGITAL BUS INTERFACES (MX100TP only)
The MX100TP offers full remote control and read-back using USB, RS-232, GPIB or LAN (compliant
with LXI). All interfaces are at ground potential and opto-isolated from the output terminals.
RS-232
Standard 9-pin D connector.
USB
USB 2.0 connection (backwards compatible with USB 1.x). Operates as a virtual COM port.
GPIB (IEEE-488)
The interface conforms with IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2.
Ethernet (LAN)
Standard 10/100 base-T hardware connection. ICMP and TCP/IP Protocol for connection to Local
Area Network or direct connection to a single PC.
LXI Compliance
LAN interface is compliant with LXI Core 2011. (LXI is the abbreviation for Lan eXtensions for
Instrumentation). For more information visit: www.aimtti.com/go/lxi
DIGITAL PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE (MX100TP only)
Programming Speed
Command Delay: Typically <120ms between receiving the command terminator for a step
voltage change at the instrument and the output beginning to change.
Output Response
Range Direction 90% load No load Direction 90% load No load
16V/6A Up 10ms 10ms Down 10ms 350ms
35V/3A Up 10ms 10ms Down 35ms 550ms
35V/6A Up 10ms 10ms Down 20ms 550ms
70V/3A Up 25ms 12ms Down 60ms 600ms
The above figures are indicative only and will be affected by load capacitance.
DRIVER SOFTWARE SUPPLIED (MX100TP only)
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows is supplied. This provides support for common applications such as
LabView*, LabWindows*, HPVEE* etc.
USB Driver
An installation file is supplied which calls a standard Windows* USB driver.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
HPVEE (now Agilent VEE) is a trademark of Agilent Technologies.
* USB interface is supported for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8 (including 64 bit versions).
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
AC Input: 110V to 240V AC ±10%, 50/60Hz. Installation Category II.
Input Power: 500VA max.
Temperature & Environmental
Operating Range: +5ºC to +40ºC, 20% to 80% RH
Storage Range: -40ºC to + 70ºC
Environmental: Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2.
Cooling: Intelligent variable-speed fans.
Safety & EMC
Safety: Complies with EN61010-1
EMC: Complies with EN61326
Physical
Size: 212 x 130 x 375mm (WxHxD) (half rack x 3U height) .
Weight: 4.8kg (MX100T); 4.9kg (MX100TP).
OPTIONS
Rack Mount
19 inch rack mount for one or two power supplies.
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to
alter specifications without prior notice.
Accuracy specifications apply for the temperature range 18°C to 28°C after 1 hour warm-up.
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