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California Instruments AST12K3

Asterion AC + DC Power Supply, 12000VA / 12000W, 1 or 3 Phase
12 kVA Power Output
3-Phase Number of Phases
0–300 VAC (Line to Neutral), 0–520 VAC (Line to Line) Output Voltage Range
45–1000 Hz Output Frequency Range
208 VAC, 3-Phase Input Voltage
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Attribute Value
Power Output 12 kVA
Number of Phases 3-Phase
Output Voltage Range 0–300 VAC (Line to Neutral), 0–520 VAC (Line to Line)
Output Frequency Range 45–1000 Hz
Input Voltage 208 VAC, 3-Phase
Output Current Up to 23.1 A per phase
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Less than 0.5% at full linear load
Voltage Regulation ±0.1% of full scale
Programming Interface IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232
Form Factor Rackmount, 3U
California Instruments AST12K3 Options:
  • AST12K3 - A - Standard
  • AST12K3 - B - Low Noise Fan
  • AST12K3 - C - No Casters
  • AST12K3 - C (Input) - 180-264 VAC, 3-Phase L-L (3-wire + Ground), 4.5 kVA to 18 kVA base models only
  • AST12K3 - D (Input) - 342-457 VAC, 3-Phase L-L (4-wire + Ground), 4.5 kVA to 18 kVA base models only
  • AST12K3 - E - Enhanced Front Panel
  • AST12K3 - A (Front Panel) - ATE
  • AST12K3 - 0 (GPIB) - No GPIB
  • AST12K3 - 1 (GPIB) - GPIB
  • AST12K3 - 2 (GPIB) - GPIB – MC
  • AST12K3 - 0 (Avionics) - None
  • AST12K3 - 1 - B787 Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Boeing 787B3-0147 A/B/C
  • AST12K3 - 2 - AMD Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Airbus AMD24 C (A400M)
  • AST12K3 - 3 - B787 & AMD Avionics options
  • AST12K3 - 4 - AVSTD Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes 160, 704, ABD, A350
  • AST12K3 - 5 - AVALL Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes AVSTD, B787, AMD
  • AST12K3 - 6 - B787 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 7 - AMD – MC
  • AST12K3 - 8 - B787 & AMD – MC
  • AST12K3 - 9 - AVSTD – MC
  • AST12K3 - A (Avionics) - AVALL – MC
  • AST12K3 - B (Avionics) - AVSTD & B787
  • AST12K3 - C (Avionics) - AVSTD & AMD
  • AST12K3 - D (Avionics) - AVSTD & B787 – MC
  • AST12K3 - E (Avionics) - AVSTD & AMD – MC
  • AST12K3 - 0A - No Additional Options
  • AST12K3 - 1A - 411 IEC 61000-4-11 voltage dips and interruptions EMC test software
  • AST12K3 - 1B - 413 IEC 61000-4-13 harmonics and inter-harmonics EMC test hardware and software
  • AST12K3 - 1C - MB (Enhanced Version for all chassis)
  • AST12K3 - 1D - 411 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 1E - 413 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 1F - 1399 MIL-STD-1399-300B shipboard power test software
  • AST12K3 - 1G - 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2A - 411 & 413
  • AST12K3 - 2B - MB & 411
  • AST12K3 - 2C - MB & 413
  • AST12K3 - 2D - 411 & 413 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2E - MB & 411 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2F - MB & 413 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2G - 411 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 2H - 413 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 2I - MB & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 2J - 411 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2K - 413 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 2L - MB & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 3A - MB & 411 & 413
  • AST12K3 - 3B - MB & 411 & 413 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 3C - MB & 411 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 3D - MB & 411 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 3E - MB & 413 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 3F - MB & 413 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 3G - 411 & 413 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 3H - 411 & 413 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 4A - MB & 411 & 413 & 1399
  • AST12K3 - 4B - MB & 411 & 413 & 1399 – MC
  • AST12K3 - 0A (Freq) - No Frequency/Clock Lock Option
  • AST12K3 - 1A (Freq) - HF (High Frequency, DC and 16 Hz to 5 kHz output)
  • AST12K3 - 1B (Freq) - LF (Low Frequency, DC and 16 Hz to 550 Hz output)
  • AST12K3 - 1C (Freq) - FC (Frequency option)
  • AST12K3 - 1D (Freq) - LKM (Clock Lock option)
  • AST12K3 - 1E (Freq) - LKS (Clock Lock option)
  • AST12K3 - 2A (Freq) - HF & FC
  • AST12K3 - 2B (Freq) - HF & LKM
  • AST12K3 - 2C (Freq) - HF & LKS
  • AST12K3 - 2D (Freq) - LF & LKM
  • AST12K3 - 2E (Freq) - LF & LKS
  • AST12K3 - 2F (Freq) - FC & LKM
  • AST12K3 - 2G (Freq) - FC & LKS
  • AST12K3 - 3A (Freq) - HF & FC & LKM
  • AST12K3 - 3B (Freq) - HF & FC & LKS
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 CALIFORNIA INSTRUMENTS AST12K3 AC/DC Power Supply  

 

The California Instruments "Asterion" AST12K3 AC power source by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility to create an advanced platform of AC solutions. This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high performance, programmable AC and DC power. Its sleek design packs maximum power density into a low-profile form factor with an intuitive touch screen interface placing that power at your fingertips. Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make Asterion the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources.

The Asterion AST12K3 is Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled and can be operated from the intuitive, easy to use front panel touchscreen or the Ethernet LXI, USB and RS232 standard control interfaces, as well as through the optional GPIB control interface.  Function selection and parameter entry can be achieved either by direct selection from the touchscreen or by using the encoder selector button. The control resolution is adjusted by a dynamic rate change algorithm that combines the benefits of precise control over small parameter changes with quick sweeps through the entire range.  Centralized control and unparalleled modularity make Asterion AST12K3 the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources.

 

Specifications for the  CALIFORNIA INSTRUMENTS AST12K3 AC/DC Power Supply Include:

AC Power 12000VA
AC Voltage Range 0-200V/0-400V
DC Voltage Range 0-250V/0-500V
Frequency DC, 16Hz - 1000Hz,   5000Hz optional

 

 

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