Model: Asterion DC Half-Rack Series
Voltage: 40 V, 60 V, 80 V, 100 V, 150 V, 200 V, 300 V, 400 V & 600 V
Power: 1.7 kW
Overview: Compact, high-performance programmable DC power supplies
The Sorensen Asterion DC Half-Rack Series by AMETEK Programmable Power delivers the intelligence, flexibility, and precision of the proven Asterion platform in a compact 1U half-rack form factor. Designed as a more affordable entry point into the Asterion family, the Half-Rack Series provides 1.7 kW of programmable DC output power while maintaining the advanced control, connectivity, and reliability required for modern test environments. Available in both /Fixed Range and / Autoranging / models, the Asterion DC Half-Rack allows users to balance cost, performance, and flexibility:
With its high power density, intuitive touchscreen interface, and broad control interface support, the Asterion DC Half-Rack is ideal for customers who need Asterion-class performance in a smaller, more cost-effective package.
Advanced Features
Control via Front Panel Touchscreen & Digital Interfaces
The Asterion DC Half-Rack Series can be operated locally from its intuitive front panel touchscreen or remotely through standard digital control interfaces. Users can program, monitor, and control the supply using:
The touchscreen menu structure provides quick access to Dashboard monitoring, output programming, measurements, ramp functions, configuration settings, and system status. A dynamic rate-change algorithm enables precise fine adjustments while allowing rapid changes across the full operating range.
Applications |
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| The compact size and advanced feature set of the Asterion DC HalfRack make it wellsuited for a wide range of applications, including: | |
| Automated test equipment (ATE) | Product validation and compliance testing |
| Battery and power device testing | Automotive electronics |
| Telecommunications and commercial electronics | Research and development laboratories |
| Rack-mount test systems | |
Asterion DC Virtual Panels provide a powerful graphical user interface for remote operation of the Half Rack Series. All functions available on the front panel—including output programming, monitoring, sequencing, and configuration—can be accessed remotely, enabling flexible integration into automated test systems and remote labs.
