Laboratory Power Supply Products from TTi - Thurlby Thandar Instruments

 PL Series - Description and Specifications

65W to 240W, Linear, Single, Dual & Triple Output

  "Industry Standard" laboratory PSU range
  15V/4A, 32V/2A or 32V/3A; LED displays
 
Wide model range, single, dual or triple outputs
 
Separate digital meters for voltage and current
 
Twin 3ľ digit meters with 12.5mm LEDs 
 
0.1% accuracy, 10mV and 1mA resolution
 
Parallel, series and tracking modes on duals/triples
 
High current 5V logic output on triples


Picture of several models 


  See also New PL Series

 Model Range:  PL320 - 32V/2A,  PL330 - 32V/3A,  PL3154 - 15V/4A,  PL320QMD - 32V/2A Dual, 
                         PL330QMD - 32V/3A Dual,  PL320QMT - 32V/2A Triple,  PL330QMT - 32V/3A Triple

OVERVIEW

The Thurlby Thandar PL series of laboratory bench power supplies has established itself in many countries as an “industry standard” range.

Digital accuracy and convenience

PL series units incorporate digital meters with a 3.75 digit scale length (4095 counts) to provide greater accuracy and resolution than other PSUs.
Large and bright LEDs give a clear and unambiguous reading. An update rate of 4 per second provides near instantaneous response.
Separate meters are used for voltage and current, eliminating the need for meter function switches with their attendant problems of misinterpretation.
A damping switch for the current meter simplifies measurements on rapidly varying loads.

Remote sense for precision at high currents

Remote sense terminals enable the precision to be maintained at high currents by eliminating the effects of connection lead resistance.
Without remote sense lead resistance of just a few tens of milliohms can seriously degrade regulation and produce misleading results. (Two cables of 0.05
W each will drop a total of 0.3V at 3 Amps.)

Greater resolution and control

The PL series sets the standard for simple and comprehensive control. Voltages are set with coarse and fine controls for speed with precision. Currents are set with a semi-logarithmic control for increased resolution at low current levels.
The DC output switch enables voltage and current levels to be set before the load is connected. With the output switch “off” the the current limit set point is displayed. With the output switch “on” the actual output current flowing is displayed.
This invaluable feature allows delicate circuits to be protected by accurately setting the current limit level (down to a few milliamps if necessary) before connecting the circuit under test.

Quad-mode duals and triples

The  32V-2A and 32V-3A supplies are each available as a dual unit incorporating push button selection of four modes of operation:

Isolated - 2 x single outputs

True Parallel - The Master acts as a single supply of twice the current capability.

Series - Outputs connected in series but with independent control.

Series Tracking - As series but both voltages are set with the Master voltage control.

Each of the quad-mode dual models is alternatively available as a triple supply incorporating one further independent output. This is a higher current 5 Volt output intended for powering logic circuits. The current rating and sophistication of the logic output varies according to the model as follows:

PL320QMT

Variable output voltage (4V to 6V) and variable current limit (0.1A to 4A). Calibrated voltage control. Remote sense terminals, DC output switch, over-voltage trip.

PL330QMT

Variable output voltage (4V to 6V) and variable current limit (0.1A to 7A). Digital meter for current measurement and voltage setting. Remote sense terminals, DC output switch, over-voltage trip.

Safety and protection

PL series PSUs are designed and built to meet the stringent requirements of IEC348 and IEC1010.
All outputs are fully protected against short circuit, reverse voltage and reverse currents.

 SPECIFICATIONS  

 

 MAIN OUTPUT(S)

Output Range

0 - 32 Volts nominal; 0 - 15.5V (PL154). 
 0 - 2.1A (PL320); 0 - 3.1A (PL330); 0 - 4A (PL154).

Voltage Setting

By coarse and fine controls; resolution <5mV.

Current Setting

By single logarithmic control.

Output Mode

Constant voltage or constant current modes with automatic cross-over.

Configuration Selection

Isolated, True parallel, Series or Series Tracking via front panel switches. (QMD and QMT only)

Output Switch

Isolates the output. Permits voltage and current limits to be set up before connecting the load.

Output Terminals

4mm terminals on 19mm (0.75") spacing.

Output Impedance

Constant Voltage Typically <5mW at 1kHz.

 

Constant Current Typically 50kW.

Output Protection

Max. output voltage +20 volts forward; diode clamped for reverse, up to 3A reverse current.

Load Regulation

<0.01% of max. output for 90% load change

Line Regulation

<0.01% of max. output for 10% line change

Remote Sense

Eliminates up to 0.5V drop per lead.

Ripple and Noise

Typically <1mV rms

Transient Response

<20usec to <50mV for 90% load change

Temp. Coefficient

Typically <100ppm/oC

Meter Type

Dual 4 digit with 12.5mm LEDS, Reading rate 4 per second.

Meter Resolution

Voltage 10mV over the entire range, Current 1mA over the entire range

Meter Accuracy

Voltage ±(0.1% of reading + 1 digit), Current ±(0.3% of reading + 1 digit)

Current Meter Damping

Nominally 20ms, switchable to 2 sec for averaging of rapidly varying loads

LOGIC OUTPUT - PL320QMT & PL330QMT

Output Range

4 to 6 Volts at 0.1 - 4 Amps (7A on PL330QMT).

Output Switch

Isolates the output and permits output voltage to be set before connecting the load.

Output Protection

Over-voltage protection operates above 7V.Diode clamped for reverse currents up to 3A.

Load Regulation

<0.01% of max. output for 90% load change

Line Regulation

<0.01% of max. output for 10% line change

Remote Sense

Eliminates up to 0.5V drop per lead.

Ripple and Noise

Typically <1mV rms

Transient Response

<20µsec to <50mV for 90% load change

Temp. Coefficient

Typically <100ppm/oC

LOGIC OUTPUT METER - (PL330QMT only)

Meter Type

3 digit with 12.5mm LEDs. Reading rate 4/s. Shows volts with output off, amps with output on.

Meter Resolution

Voltage 10mV, Current 10mA

Meter Accuracy

Voltage ±(0.2% of reading + 1 digit ), Current ±(0.5% of reading + 1 digit )

GENERAL

Power Requirements

110, 120, 220 or 240VAC 50/60Hz ±10%

Operating Range

5oC to 40oC, 20% to 80% RH

Storage Range

-20oC to +60oC

Size

Single - 170(H) x 155(W) x 265mm(D), (PL330 - 300D)

 

Dual - 170(H) x 350(W) x 265mm(D), (PL330QMD - 300D)

 

Triple - 170(H) x 425(W) x 265mm(D), (PL310QMD - 350W, PL330QMD - 300D)

Weight

PL320 & PL154 - 5.0kg, PL330 - 6.0kg, PL320QMD - 9.5kg, PL330QMD - 12.0kg, PL320QMT - 13.5kg, PL330QMT - 15.5kg.

Electrical Safety

Designed and manufactured to comply with IEC 348 and IEC1010-1. Full safety sockets available to special order.

EMC

Designed and manufactured to comply with EN50081–1 and EN50082–1.

 Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to alter specifications 
  without prior notice.

Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited
Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DR United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1480 412451  Fax: +44 1480 450409  Web: www.tti-test.com  Email: sales@tti-test.com