PPM Power now supplies the FlexiCharge FC1500 from Advanced Energy, which is nominated for the prestigious Medical Product of the Year award.

The capacitor charging power supply unit seamlessly combines a configurable modular AC/DC power supply with integrated capacitor charging capability, establishing itself as a versatile and indispensable component for various medical systems.

Designed to meet the demanding power requirements of medical applications such as medical laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy equipment, the FC1500 delivers a robust and steady 1500 watts of power across charge voltages ranging from 0 to 1000 V. The constant power enables faster charging of capacitors when used at lower voltages in mixed technology systems.

This capability translates to significantly reduced treatment times, offering a more efficient and streamlined approach to medical procedures.

Traditional systems require multiple power supplies to deliver high voltage inputs for capacitor charging and low-voltage AC/DC conversion for system electronics. The FC1500 as an all-in-one solution, effectively tackles these power requirements within a single unit. Whilst the capacitor charger is used for medical applications, the AC/DC power supply can be used for power on-board computers and displays, for pump power or powering cooling and heating applications.

Visit the FlexiCharge FC1500 Series product page or contact a member of our technical sales team for more information.

In the ever-evolving field of electronics, the need for precision and reliability in testing equipment has never been greater, and engineers understand that the quality of their tests is directly linked to the quality of their equipment. The BriPower ZGX Series Regenerative AC-AC+DC Source and Load offers a standard 4U rack solution capable of delivering 15 kVA for comprehensive converter testing. Multiple units can be slaved together to scale test solutions to 960 kVA.

Compact 4U Rack

One of the most significant advantages of the ZGX Series is its 4U standard 19” form factor. Traditional test setups with this level of power would often require multiple pieces of equipment. The ZGX Series condenses this power into a single, efficient 4U rack unit, simplifying the setup and maintenance of the testing environment.

This space-saving design not only enhances efficiency but also saves valuable lab real estate. The convenience of this 4U rack standard means engineers can focus more on their testing objectives and less on managing bulky equipment.

Versatile Regenerative Functionality

Regenerative capability is a key feature of the ZGX Series. Unlike conventional power supplies that would require some way of dissipating excess energy as heat, normally in a dump resistor, regenerative power supplies recover energy and feed it back into the grid. This feature is invaluable for testing energy-efficient systems, reducing operating costs, and minimising environmental impact.

Testing Setup, Precision and Reliability

The ZGX has built in options for battery simulation, photovoltaic cells (PV), and advanced powerline simulation for aerospace standards. A built in system for defining the source impedance of the power supply adds powerful simulation and validation possibilities, and the new RCD option allows for diode behaviour to be emulated in the ZGX output. With a highly stable output voltage, advanced programming capabilities it provides the control required to test a broad spectrum of electronic components and systems.

Contact PPM Power

The ZGX Series Regenerative AC-AC+DC Source and Load is available from PPM Power. Its standardised 4U rack form factor and regenerative functionality make it an ideal tool for testing converters, inverters, and power electronics systems.

To discuss your requirements and find the perfect testing solution, contact our technical sales team.

If you need a high voltage source in your system or product, it can be provided using a simple to use DC/DC converter. The UltraVolt high voltage DC to DC power supply range includes over 1,500 standard high voltage options. Therefore, to help speed your selection PPM has created these 7 key questions to enable us to find what you need.

1. What input and output voltages?
   • Input: UltraVolt modules operate on DC input voltage (+5, +12 or+ 24 VDC)
   • Output: UltraVolt modules can produce High Voltages up to 60 kV
2. How much output ripple can you tolerate?
3. How much high voltage power do you need?
   • Maximum output power per DC/DC converter is 250 W (it is possible to parallel for higher power)
4. How many different high voltage outputs are needed?
   • UltraVolt products are mostly single output (with a few exceptions)
5. What type of mounting method is preferred? Chassis or PCB?
6. Polarity: Negative, positive or positive & negative output voltages?
   • Positive unipolar output => 0 to +10 kV DC, negative unipolar output => 0 to 10 kV DC
   • Bipolar output => -10 kV to +10 kV DC
7. How do you want to control it?
   • UltraVolt products only have analogue interfaces (with different capabilities)

By determining the answers to the above questions, PPM Power can find the ideal solution for your application; quickly and precisely matching system specifications for use in high voltage applications.

To find out more about high voltage DC/DC power supplies, or to discuss your requirements with our technical sales team, contact PPM Power today.

PPM Power has extended its range of TDK-Lambda’s GENESYS+ programmable power supplies, offering a controlled and stable source of power for various applications, with a wide variety of integrated functions, features and incremental choices in output voltage and current.

The expansion covers a variety of product lines; GSP, GSPL, GSPS and PSINK.

GENESYS+ Scalable Power (GSP) Units

The new GSP50-200 (2U) and GSP50-300 (3U) scalable power models have an output voltage of 50 V but have an output current of 200 A and 300 A respectively. These programmable DC power supplies use Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to enhance performance, functionality and efficiency by up to 93 %!

They can be applied to diverse fields such as component testing, aerospace and automotive testing, semiconductor fabrication, water treatment, plating and solar array simulation.

GENESYS+ Scalable Power Low Profile (GSPL)

The all new low profile, high power, low density GSPL models deliver 15 kW in a compact 2U design and 22.5 kW in a 3U configuration, supporting output voltages and currents ranging from 0-20 V/1,125 A to 0-1,500 V/15 A. They operate seamlessly in constant voltage, current and power modes.

Standard features include precise control over voltage and current slew rates, the ability for arbitrary waveform generation and storage, internal resistance simulation and display brightness control.

GENESYS+™ High Power Rack System (GSPS)

The expanded GSPS High Power Systems product line provides a fully configured and ready-to-use solution in a 19-inch, 20U high rack cabinet, delivering up to 60 kW. The output voltage and current ratings span from 0-10 V/4,500 A to 0-600 V/102 A.

Genesys™ Power Sink

New Power Sink (PSINK) options have been added to the existing 1.7 kW and 3.4 kW high power density programmable power supplies. Capable of absorbing and dissipating peak power of up to 300 W and sustaining a continuous load of 100 W, the PSINK boasts the ability to deliver programming speeds that are 25 times faster! The fall times are as brief as 12.5 Ms, even when operating under no load conditions.

The PSINK option in GENESYS+™ proves to be an optimal choice for testing electric motors equipped with PWM (pulse width modulated) speed control that feeds power back to the source during motor braking scenarios. This is particularly applicable to components like automotive electric windows, power mirrors and power seats. It’s also useful in battery and capacitor testing by efficiently discharging post-tests. Its rapid downtime facilitates shorter test cycles, providing a more accurate simulation of normal operation.

To discuss your requirements further or to place an order, contact our technical sales team who can help you pick the right model for you.

The Genesys+ 1U high programmable DC power supply series now includes two new models of power supplies over 5 kW and 1000 V supporting the test and development of electric vehicles with 800 V battery systems.

Genesys+ power supplies, now available up to 1500 V

‌These high-power density models are ideal for automotive testing, which includes electric and hybrid cars with high voltage batteries, general test or research, measurement, semiconductor fabrication, battery manufacturing, and renewable energy.

The two new voltage models offer 0-1000 V/0-5 A and 0-1500 V/0-3.4 A programable outputs. They can be specified to accept three-phase 170 to 265 Vac or wide range 342 to 528 Vac inputs with active Power Factor Correction (PFC). The units can operate in constant current, constant voltage, or constant power limit modes, and in addition, offer internal resistance simulation.

The series benefits from Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology and the latest generation components, including ferrite materials, to obtain efficiencies of up to 92%. Less internal waste heat ensures a higher power rating without compromising reliability.

This expansion provides engineers with incremental and seamless choices in output voltage and current ranging from 0-10 V/500 A to 0-1500 V/3.4 A. For more information and technical advice on selecting the correct model for your application, contact the PPM Power team.