The Sorensen SGI-60-83-C is a programmable DC power supply delivering 0–60 VDC at up to 83 A, supporting 4980 W maximum output power. Built for ATE systems, R&D labs, and manufacturing test environments, it combines tight voltage and current regulation with comprehensive protection and remote programming via GPIB or RS-232.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Output: 0–60 VDC, 0–83 A
• Output power: up to 4980 W
• Line regulation: ≤0.1% for ±10% line change
• Load regulation: ≤0.1% for 0–100% load change
• Ripple and noise: ≤1% peak-to-peak (typically <0.5% RMS)
• Transient recovery: 85% at full load
Control Interfaces
• GPIB (IEEE-488.2) and RS-232 programming
• Analog programming: 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC (user selectable) for remote voltage and current control
• Remote sense: compensates for up to 0.5 VDC drop per lead
• Front panel and remote output enable/disable
Protection
• Overvoltage protection: adjustable, typically ±10% of setting
• Overcurrent protection: adjustable, typically ±10% of setting
• Overtemperature shutdown
• Continuous short-circuit withstand
• Reverse voltage protection
– Key Features
• High current density: 83 A continuous at rated voltage
• Fast transient response for dynamic load conditions
• Dual programming interfaces support legacy and modern ATE architectures
• Forced-air cooling for sustained high-power operation
• Status indicators for output state, protection activation, and faults
• Selectable analog input ranges for flexible integration
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) power distribution
• Device characterization and burn-in testing
• High-power component and subsystem validation
• Manufacturing production test stations
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB and RS-232 interfaces enable integration into multi-instrument test systems. Analog programming input supports standalone operation with external control circuits. Remote sense capability maintains output accuracy regardless of lead resistance in distributed power architectures.
