The Sorensen XG80-10.5 is a programmable DC power supply engineered for research, development, automated testing, and production environments requiring high power density in compact form. This 1U half-rack unit delivers 850 W maximum output using high-frequency, soft-switching topology, combining precision voltage and current regulation with multiple control interfaces and comprehensive protection features.
Technical Specifications
Output Characteristics
• Maximum output voltage: 80 V DC
• Maximum output current: 10.5 A DC
• Output power: 850 W (maximum)
• Voltage programming range: 0–100% of rated voltage
• Current programming range: 0–100% of rated current
• Line regulation (voltage): Typically 0.005% of rated output voltage + 2 mV
• Load regulation (voltage): < 0.01%
• Load regulation (current): < 0.01%
• Output voltage accuracy at zero setting: ≤ 0.2% of rated voltage
• Output current accuracy at zero setting: ≤ 0.4% of rated current
• Response time (0–Vmax): Typical 20 ms at any rated input line
• Load transient recovery: Within 0.5% of rated output for 10–90% current step change
Auxiliary Outputs
• AUX1: 5 V DC @ 0.5 A
• AUX2: 15 V DC @ 0.5 A
AC Input
• Input voltage: 85–132 VAC or 170–265 VAC
– Key Features
Protection & Control
• Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent (0–105% programmable), and overtemperature protection
• External shutdown function
• Front-panel lockout for secure remote operation
Programming & Interfaces
• Front-panel controls: Push-button encoder and function selector dial
• USB 2.0, RS-232, RS-485, isolated and non-isolated analog interfaces (standard)
• Optional Ethernet (LXI) and GPIB interfaces
• IVI instrument driver support for MATLAB
• Four programming modes: front panel, digital remote, analog (APG), and isolated analog (ISOL)
Scalability
• Up to 30 units connectable via RS-485 for centralized control
• Series and parallel connection capability for increased voltage or current output
– Typical Applications
Automated test systems, component characterization, power conversion research, and production verification environments where stable, programmable DC output with rapid dynamic response is required.
– Compatibility & Integration
The XG80-10.5 integrates into multi-unit test architectures via RS-485 networking and supports standard instrumentation drivers for automated measurement frameworks.
