The Voltech PS1000 is a solid-state AC power switch engineered for precise inrush current measurement in AC loads. It controls the exact moment AC supply turn-on occurs—either at the zero-crossing or peak voltage point—enabling accurate characterization of transient behavior. A phase-locked loop maintains trigger point accuracy across supply frequencies from 40 Hz to 440 Hz. The unit connects directly into the load circuit via front-panel 4mm safety sockets and supplies a fully isolated trigger output (2V amplitude, 5µs pulse width) on a rear-panel BNC connector for synchronization with external instrumentation such as oscilloscopes. Self-powered from the AC supply it controls, the PS1000 handles peak inrush currents to 200A and operates across supply voltages of 80 V to 265 V rms. Electrical isolation of 2.5 kV rms protects front-panel terminals from the AC supply. The impact-resistant ABS case meets BS EN61010-1 Class II, Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 safety requirements.
Technical Specifications
• AC supply voltage: 80 V to 265 V rms
• AC supply frequency: 40 Hz to 440 Hz
• Peak inrush current capability: 200 A maximum
• Trigger point accuracy: Maintained across 40 Hz to 440 Hz via phase-locked loop
• External trigger output: 2 V amplitude, 5 µs pulse width, rear-panel BNC connector
• Electrical isolation: 2.5 kV rms (sinewave) from front-panel to AC supply terminals
• Leakage current: A few mA in OFF condition; capacitive loads may require a bleed resistor
• Fuse protection: 5AT HRC 20mm (rear panel)
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 °C to +70 °C
• Humidity: 10% to 80% RH, non-condensing
– Key Features
• Zero-crossing or peak-voltage trigger point selection for flexible test control
• PLL-stabilized trigger timing across wide frequency range
• Load connection via safety sockets; self-powered operation eliminates external power requirements
• Fully isolated trigger output for external instrument synchronization
• 2.5 kV rms isolation from AC supply terminals
– Typical Applications
• Inrush current characterization in AC power supplies
• Soft-start circuit validation
• AC motor and transformer inrush measurement
• Synchronization of transient capture with power network events
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for direct integration with Voltech power analyzers including PM100, PM300, and PM3000A models.
