The Sorensen DCS60-18E is a 1 kW programmable DC power supply delivering continuously variable output from 0-60 Vdc at 0-18 A for laboratory R&D, manufacturing test, burn-in, and system integration. Built on high-frequency switching technology, it achieves high power density in a compact, low-profile chassis with automatic crossover between constant voltage and constant current modes, ensuring load protection and stable operation across dynamic test scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Output Ratings
• Voltage: 0-60 Vdc
• Current: 0-18 A
• Power: 1000 W (1 kW)
• Input: 100-132 Vac or 200-250 Vac selectable, 47-63 Hz, single phase
Performance Metrics
• Line Regulation: 0.1%
• Load Regulation: 0.1%
• Meter Accuracy: 1% of full scale + 1 count
• Recovery Time: Typically ≤500 µs to 1% of steady-state for 70-100% load step
• Ripple and Noise: Low
Control & Sensing
• Front-panel ten-turn potentiometers for voltage and current adjustment
• Simultaneous digital display of voltage and current
• Remote sensing with maximum 4 V allowable drop per sense line
• Selectable analog programming constants (four control modes standard)
– Key Features
Operating Modes
• Constant Voltage (CV): Regulated output voltage with load-dependent current
• Constant Current (CC): Regulated output current with load-dependent voltage
• Automatic mode crossover based on load demand
Protection & Safety
• Adjustable crowbar-type overvoltage protection (OVP)
• Built-in overcurrent protection
• Overtemperature protection with LED indication and thermal shutdown
• External TTL, AC, or DC shutdown inputs
• Remote OVP, programming status, thermal shutdown, and voltage/current monitoring signals
Remote Programming & Integration
• Voltage, current limit, and OVP remote programming via rear-panel connector J3
• Isolated analog control and monitoring available (optional)
• Remote start/stop and interlock: TTL compatible, 12-250 VAC, 12-130 VDC inputs, or contact closure
• IEEE-488.2 GPIB interface (Option M9, M9C)
• LXI-compliant Ethernet / RS-232C (Option M130)
– Typical Applications
Laboratory bench testing, R&D power sourcing, manufacturing burn-in, component characterization, and system integration requiring stable, regulated DC power with programmable limits and remote control capability.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports analog programming, isolated control options, and networked interfaces (GPIB, Ethernet, RS-232C) for seamless integration into automated test systems and distributed control environments.
