The Sorensen DCS60-18 is a programmable DC power supply engineered for precision test, measurement, and development applications requiring stable, regulated output. It delivers 0–60 VDC at 0–18 A, generating up to 1080 W with exceptional line and load regulation. The unit combines manual front-panel control with analog programming capability, making it suitable for laboratory benches, automated test systems, and industrial environments where voltage and current must be independently adjusted and monitored.
Technical Specifications
Output
• Voltage Range: 0–60 VDC
• Current Range: 0–18 A DC
• Maximum Power: 1080 W
Regulation & Stability
• Voltage Regulation (Line/Load): < 0.1%
• Current Regulation (Line/Load): < 0.2%
• Ripple and Noise (RMS): < 5 mV RMS
• Ripple and Noise (Peak-to-Peak): < 50 mV
• Transient Response: 85% typical
Display & Control
• Dual LED digital displays for voltage and current
• Resolution: 10 mV (voltage), 10 mA (current)
• Front-panel voltage and current adjustment knobs
• Output On/Off button
• Mode selection for Constant Voltage and Constant Current operation
• Remote sensing input to compensate for output lead voltage drop
Programming
• Analog Programming: 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC (configurable)
• Voltage Programming Input Impedance: Typically 10 kΩ
• Current Programming Input Impedance: Typically 1 kΩ
• Optional digital interface module available for advanced communication protocols
Protection
• Overvoltage Protection (OVP): Adjustable threshold
• Overcurrent Protection (OCP): Adjustable threshold
• Over-Temperature Protection (OTP): Internal thermal shutdown
• Reverse Voltage Protection
– Key Features
• Forced air cooling for sustained operation
• 19-inch rack mount kit available as accessory
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage temperature range: −20°C to 70°C
– Typical Applications
Component testing, device characterization, battery simulation, power electronics bench testing, and automated test system integration.
– Compatibility & Integration
Analog control inputs enable integration with external measurement instruments and test controllers. Optional digital interface modules support SCPI and alternative communication standards.
