Ametek California Instruments AST18K3 for Rent, Asterion AC + DC Power Supply, 18000VA / 18000W, 1 or 3 Phase

Product Highlights

The California Instruments "Asterion" AST18K3 AC power source by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility to create an advanced platform of AC solutions. This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high performance, programmable AC and 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 sources.

The Asterion AST18K3 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. 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. Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make Asterion AST18K3 the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources.

Features

• High power density in 1U / 2U / 4U / 14U chassis up to 18kVA
• Intuitive touch panel control
• Innovative iX2 current doubling technology
• Multi-language display for global operation
• Auto paralleling for higher power
• Single phase 1U models and 1 or 3 phase selectable 2U / 4U / 14U models
• Complete avionic test suites (optional)
• ATE version available in 1U, 2U and 4U models
• Standard LXI LAN, USB and RS232, optional GPIB