California Instruments
California Instruments AST4503
Asterion AC + DC Power Supply, 4500VA / 4500W, 1 or 3 Phase, (up to 400VAC)
4500 VA Power Output
0 to 300 VAC (single phase), 0 to 150 VAC (split phase) Output Voltage Range
45 Hz to 1000 Hz Output Frequency Range
1 or 2 (programmable single or split phase) Number of Phases
15 A RMS per phase Output Current (Max)

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 4500 VA |
| Output Voltage Range | 0 to 300 VAC (single phase), 0 to 150 VAC (split phase) |
| Output Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 1000 Hz |
| Number of Phases | 1 or 2 (programmable single or split phase) |
| Output Current (Max) | 15 A RMS per phase |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Less than 0.5% at full load |
| Voltage Programming Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Frequency Programming Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Interface / Connectivity | IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 |
| Input Voltage | 208 VAC / 230 VAC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
California Instruments AST4503 Options:
- AST4503 - A - Standard
- AST4503 - B - Low Noise Fan (Available for 500 VA, 750 VA, and 1500 VA single-phase 1U models only)
- AST4503 - C - Input Voltage 180-264VAC, 3-Phase L-L (3-wire + Ground), 4500 W and 6000 W base models only
- AST4503 - D - Input Voltage 342-457VAC, 3-Phase L-L (3-wire + Neutral + Ground), 4500 W and 6000 W base models only
- AST4503 - E - Enhanced Front Panel
- AST4503 - A (ATE) - ATE Front Panel
- AST4503 - 0 (GPIB) - No GPIB
- AST4503 - 1 (GPIB) - GPIB
- AST4503 - 2 (GPIB) - GPIB – MC
- AST4503 - 0 (Avionics) - No Avionics Options
- AST4503 - 1 (Avionics) - B787 Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Boeing 787B3-0147 A/B/C
- AST4503 - 2 (Avionics) - AMD Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software; Airbus AMD24 C (A400M)
- AST4503 - 3 (Avionics) - B787 & AMD
- AST4503 - 4 (Avionics) - AVSTD Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes 160, 704, ABD, A350
- AST4503 - 5 (Avionics) - AVALL Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package; includes AVSTD, B787, AMD
- AST4503 - 6 (Avionics) - B787 - MC
- AST4503 - 7 (Avionics) - AMD - MC
- AST4503 - 8 (Avionics) - B787 & AMD - MC
- AST4503 - 9 (Avionics) - AVSTD – MC
- AST4503 - A (Avionics) - AVALL - MC
- AST4503 - 0A (Additional) - None
- AST4503 - 1A (Additional) - 411 (IEC 61000-4-11 voltage dips and interruptions EMC test software)
- AST4503 - 1B (Additional) - 413 (IEC 61000-4-13 harmonics and Inter-harmonics EMC test hardware and software)
- AST4503 - 1C (Additional) - MB (Upgrades all chassis to Enhanced models in a multi-chassis configuration)
- AST4503 - 1D (Additional) - 411 – MC
- AST4503 - 1E (Additional) - 413 – MC
- AST4503 - 1F (Additional) - 1399 (MIL-STD-1399-300B shipboard power test software)
- AST4503 - 1G (Additional) - 1399 - MC
- AST4503 - 2A (Additional) - 411 & 413
- AST4503 - 2B (Additional) - MB & 411
- AST4503 - 2C (Additional) - MB & 413
- AST4503 - 2D (Additional) - 411 & 413 – MC
- AST4503 - 2E (Additional) - MB & 411 – MC
- AST4503 - 2F (Additional) - MB & 413 – MC
- AST4503 - 2G (Additional) - 411 & 1399
- AST4503 - 2H (Additional) - 413 & 1399
- AST4503 - 2I (Additional) - MB & 1399
- AST4503 - 2J (Additional) - 411 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 2K (Additional) - 413 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 2L (Additional) - MB & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 3A (Additional) - MB & 411 & 413
- AST4503 - 3B (Additional) - MB & 411 & 413 – MC
- AST4503 - 3C (Additional) - MB & 411 & 1399
- AST4503 - 3D (Additional) - MB & 411 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 3E (Additional) - MB & 413 & 1399
- AST4503 - 3F (Additional) - MB & 413 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 3G (Additional) - 411 & 413 & 1399
- AST4503 - 3H (Additional) - 411 & 413 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 4A (Additional) - MB & 411 & 413 & 1399
- AST4503 - 4B (Additional) - MB & 411 & 413 & 1399 – MC
- AST4503 - 0A (Freq. & Clock Lock) - None
- AST4503 - 1A (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF (High frequency option: output frequency range of 16 Hz to 5 kHz)
- AST4503 - 1B (Freq. & Clock Lock) - LF (Low frequency option: output frequency range of 16 Hz to 550 Hz)
- AST4503 - 1C (Freq. & Clock Lock) - FC (Reduced frequency control option: ±0.25% accuracy; deletes external waveform programming signal)
- AST4503 - 1D (Freq. & Clock Lock) - LKM (Clock and Lock interface option for master unit)
- AST4503 - 1E (Freq. & Clock Lock) - LKS (Clock and Lock interface option for auxiliary unit)
- AST4503 - 2A (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF & FC
- AST4503 - 2B (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF & LKM
- AST4503 - 2C (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF & LKS
- AST4503 - 2D (Freq. & Clock Lock) - LF & LKM
- AST4503 - 2E (Freq. & Clock Lock) - LF & LKS
- AST4503 - 2F (Freq. & Clock Lock) - FC & LKM
- AST4503 - 2G (Freq. & Clock Lock) - FC & LKS
- AST4503 - 3A (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF & FC & LKM
- AST4503 - 3B (Freq. & Clock Lock) - HF & FC & LKS
| Model | AST4503 |
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CALIFORNIA INSTRUMENTS AST4503 AC/DC Power Supply The California Instruments "Asterion" AST4503 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 AST4503 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 AST4503 the most adaptable platform on the market. Its groundbreaking capabilities set the standard for affordable, precision power sources. Specifications for the CALIFORNIA INSTRUMENTS AST4503 AC/DC Power Supply Include:




