AMETEK CTS
VDS 200Q10 Series
Manual for Operation
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As the VDS 200Q series is capable of negative voltages, care should be taken that the VDS 200Q10.x is not
used in the negative voltage range when a PFS 200N, LD 200N or UCS200N are connected.
CAUTION:
Producing negative voltages with the VDS 200Q10.x will damage the PFS 200N, LD 200N and
UCS 200N!
The user must disconnect these generators before performing tests that require
negative voltages!
The maximum current that can be fed back from the DUT is equal to the maximum rating of the amplifier. The
VDS 200Q10.x can source 10A permanently, or 10A accept return current permanently up until temperature
shutdown.
Several redundant temperature-monitoring functions control the fans in multip
le steps. A final “temperature
shutdown” is also implemented to prevent damage due to overheating, but should generally not be seen in
normal use in laboratory conditions.
Many sources are specified in Watts where the output current is dependent on the output voltage. The VDS
200Q10.x can provide up to the maximum current capability of the unit from near zero volts up to the full 60V.
As mentioned above, there is no restriction of using the full voltage range over the entire frequency bandwidth.
As bandwidth is typically defined at the -3dB point, there will be some reduction at higher frequencies. You are
free to correct for this, if necessary, but exceeding the maximum rated bandwidth of the amplifier should be
avoided, and one must never exceed the 10V control signal.
