More about the Model 648

Output architecture

The low electrical noise design of the Model 648 makes it the ideal power supply for use with large electromagnets in high precision laboratory settings, ensuring greater resolution and finer detail in data taken during highly sensitive measurements. Since low noise is critical to measurement systems, the Model 648 implements both a linear design and bipolar architecture. Linear magnet power supplies have several advantages over switch mode power supplies, primarily smooth field generation that is nearly free from offending electromagnetic signatures. The bipolar, 4-quadrant operation required to safely operate an inductive load provides clean transitions through zero without discontinuities.

Output programming

The Model 648 output current is programmed internally via the keypad or the computer interface, externally by analog programming input, or by the sum of the external and internal settings. External programming via analog input signal provides analog resolution. The Model 648 generates extremely smooth and continuous ramps—the digitally generated constant current ramp rate is variable between 0.1 mA/s and 50.000 A/s. To ensure a smooth ramp rate, the power supply updates the high-resolution DAC 12.3 times per second.

Output reading

The Model 648 provides high-resolution output current readings that reflect the actual current in the magnet, and have a resolution of 1 mA. The output voltage reading reports the voltage at the output terminals with a resolution of 1 mV. All output readings can be prominently displayed on the front panel and read over the computer interface.

The only cooling water junctions in the power supply are on the outside, eliminating internal water leakage

Protection

The Model 648 provides built-in protection against short circuit, open circuit, line loss, low line voltage, high line voltage, output over voltage, output over current, over temperature, and abrupt change of the external programming input. A proprietary circuit limits the power dissipated in the water-cooled cold plate should low resistance and high line conditions exist. The Model 648 protects itself if operated into resistances outside of nominal limits. By limiting current output, it will safely operate into a shorted load, and operate safely into high resistance loads by limiting voltage output. The Model 648 is also protected against power loss under full operation and nominal magnet load. Both low and high power line conditions are reported on the front panel display.

Interfaces

The Model 648 includes both parallel IEEE-488 and universal serial bus (USB) computer interfaces that provide access to operating data, stored parameters, and remote control of all front panel operating functions. The USB interface emulates an RS-232C serial port at a fixed 57,600 baud rate, but with the physical connections of a USB. This allows you to download firmware upgrades, ensuring your supply is using the most current firmware version with no need for any physical changes. The Model 648 also provides two analog monitors for output current and voltage.

Display and keypad

The Model 648 has a large screen displaying output current and output voltage readings simultaneously. Five front panel LEDs provide quick verification of instrument status, including ramping, compliance, fault, power limit, and computer interface mode. Error conditions are indicated on the main display along with an audible beeper. The most common functions of the power supply are accessed using a single button press.

3-year warranty and technical support

The Model 648 is supported by a 3-year standard warranty, our confirmation of quality and commitment for the long term. Our physicists understand your applications and measurements and provide support throughout your decision making process and beyond the sale.