AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 3:
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AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual
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3
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).
Model Number Decoder
All AFX Series models use a common model number scheme. The model decoder is shown in
the diagram below.
Both “L” and “A” versions of the AFX Series are covered by this user manual. The series
designation letter is the first letter following the “-2” or “-4” input voltage designation on
the type label.
60 = 6kVA/kW
90 = 9kVA/kW
120 = 12kVA/kW
150 = 15kVA/kW
T = Transformer Option
Delete for no T Option
2 = 208-230V AC input
4 = 380-480V AC input
L = Base Model
A = Incl. Auxiliary I/O
E = Export Version
Delete for non Export
3 nnn
AFX T - n A G
3 = Three Phase Output
O
G = GPIB Option
(A version only)
Delete for no GPIB
O = OCS Option
Delete for no OCS
E
Figure 3-1: AFX Series Model Number Decoder
