The Kepco BOP72-3M is a 200-watt bipolar operational power supply engineered for dynamic test and simulation applications requiring precise voltage and current control. Its four-quadrant topology enables simultaneous sourcing and sinking operation, eliminating the need for separate equipment in complex measurement scenarios. Fast rise/fall times of 18 µS and 19 kHz bandwidth in voltage mode support high-speed transient testing and real-time control. Remote programming via analog inputs and monitoring capabilities integrate into automated test systems. Optional digital interfaces provide GPIB control with SCPI command support for laboratory and production environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Electrical Performance**
• Output voltage: ±0 to ±72 V
• Output current: 0 to ±3 A
• Power rating: 200 W
• Voltage mode bandwidth: 19 kHz
• Voltage mode rise/fall time: 18 µS (10%–90%, short-circuit)
• Load regulation (voltage mode): 28 ppm/Hz
• Source current (worst case, 125 V AC): 5.0 A
**Inductive Load Stability**
Standard unit requires external compensation (0.1–1.0 µF capacitance or series R-C network) for capacitive loads exceeding 0.1 µF. Factory-converted BOP72-3ML/DL variants stabilize inductive loads up to 1 H, with dedicated output terminals optimizing current-mode performance into inductive impedance.
## Key Features
• Four-quadrant operation—source or sink simultaneously
• No output capacitors for energy storage discrimination due to high-speed bipolar design
• Analog remote programming and monitoring
• CE marked per Low Voltage Directive EN61010-1
• ISO 9001 certified manufacturer
## Typical Applications
Dynamic device characterization, transducer simulation, battery emulation, and real-time load testing where both sourcing and sinking capability are essential. Not intended as general-purpose laboratory power supply.
## Compatibility & Integration
**Optional Digital Control**
• BIT 4882: 12-bit IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) with SCPI support
• BIT 4886: 16-bit IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) with SCPI support
• BIT TMA-27: Serial bus interface for long-range control via IEEE 488
