The Kikusui PMC18-5A is a single-output programmable DC power supply engineered for benchtop development, testing, and quality control applications. This 90 W unit delivers 0–18 V and 0–5 A with series-regulated design, providing exceptional output stability and low ripple and noise performance. Its dual constant-voltage/constant-current operating modes with automatic crossover accommodate diverse load conditions. Analog remote control, remote sensing, and computer control via GPIB (with optional controller) enable integration into automated test systems. Parallel master-slave and one-control operation allows capacity expansion for higher power requirements.
## Technical Specifications
• **Output Voltage:** 0 to 18 V
• **Output Current:** 0 to 5 A
• **Rated Output Power:** 90 W
• **Input:** 105–130 V, 180–220 V, 195–239 V, or 210–250 V AC (selectable); 50/60 Hz
• **Load Regulation (CV):** ≤0.5% + 3 mV
• **Load Regulation (CC):** ≤1% + 5 mA
• **Line Regulation (CV):** ≤0.01% + 3 mV
• **Line Regulation (CC):** ≤0.5% + 5 mA
• **Output Ripple & Noise (CV):** ≤2 mVrms
• **Output Ripple & Noise (CC):** ≤10 mA
• **Operating Temperature:** −10 to +40 °C
• **Warm-up Time:** 30 minutes
## Key Features
• Constant-voltage/constant-current crossover operation with automatic mode selection
• Overvoltage protection, overheating protection, and inherent overcurrent limiting
• LED digital meter displaying voltage and current simultaneously
• 10-turn voltage potentiometer and single-turn current potentiometer for precision setting
• Remote sensing output for stable load-side voltage regulation
• Analog remote control of voltage and current parameters
• Front-panel output ON/OFF switch
## Typical Applications
• Component characterization and burn-in testing
• Power supply development and validation
• Automated test systems with analog or GPIB control
• Applications requiring low-noise, regulated DC power at moderate voltage and current levels
## Compatibility & Integration
The PMC18-5A integrates with GPIB-compatible test controllers such as the PIA4800 Series (ROM compatibility may be required). Master-slave parallel and one-control parallel configurations enable output power expansion without replacing hardware.
