AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 3: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Product Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the PPS AFX Series® programmable power sources. It
introduces the reader to general operating characteristics of these power supplies.
3.1
General Description
The Pacific Power Source (PPS) AFX Series® power source is designed to provide accurate,
stable and clean AC or DC power to a unit under test. The PPS AFX Series® power supply can
be operated from the front panel (manual mode) or using RS232, USB or LAN (Ethernet)
remote control.
The performance of the AFX Series® power source models are detailed in section 4,
“Technical Specifications”. Maximum voltage, current and power capability depends on the
specific model. This manual covers standard AFX Series® models. Modified units are
generally shipped with a manual addendum as a supplement to this manual. The manual
addendum covers specific modifications from the standard model(s).
3.2
Product Features
The following key characteristics apply to all AFX Series® models;
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Fully programmable electronic power source with advanced controller functions.
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AC, DC and AC+DC output modes.
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Single, Split and Three phase output modes.
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Fully remote control of all settings and metering read back.
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Constant power mode auto-voltage range eliminates the need to switch between
high and low voltage ranges.
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Over voltage, over current and over power protection.
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External voltage sense.
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