Asterion AC - Single & Three Phase AC Power Sources

Model: Asterion AC 1U / 2U / 4U / 14U
Voltage: 0 - 400VAC / 0 - 500VDC
Current: 0 - 60Arms/phase
Power: 500VA - 36000VA
Overview: High Performance AC and DC Power Sources

Asterion AC - High-Performance AC and DC Power Sources

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Asterion - Performance. Reliance. Brilliance.

Inspired by the enduring power of a brilliant star, the California Instruments Asterion line of AC power sources by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility with high power to create an advanced platform of programmable AC power sources.

This easy-to-configure design features sophisticated technology for delivering high-performance, single, and three-phase AC sources.

Its sleek design packs maximum power density into a low-profile form factor with an intuitive touchscreen 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.

NOW the Standard Warranty for all Asterion ASC products is an industry-leading Five (5) Years.

iX2™ Current Doubling Technology.

All Asterion AC power sources employ AMETEK’s latest current enhancing technology, iX2™. The iX2 current doubling technology enables output current to increase linearly up to two times the full voltage current as the voltage decreases from the range maximum to one-half of the range voltage.

iX2 technology results in a source that delivers full power over the widest voltage ranges. This eliminates the need to buy overpowered sources just to reach low-line current requirements. Asterion Output Current Rating for 16Hz to 1kHz Graph

Asterion Output Current Rating for 16Hz to 1kHz Graph

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Control via Front Panel Touchscreen & Encoder or Available Digital Control Interfaces

The Asterion ASC Series programmable AC power source 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 touchscreen function group icons including a Dashboard, Output Programming Parameters, Measurements, Sequencing, Configuration, Control Interfaces, Applications, and System Settings.

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.

Applications

The Asterion ASC Series high voltage AC power source is designed for testing today’s complex electronics, including avionics, telecommunications, and commercial electronics requiring low profile, lightweight AC power sources with high power density. Other applications include:

Commercial and military avionics test
AC power simulation
Manufacturing and process control
Frequency & voltage conversion
IEC standards testing
ATE applications

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Advanced Features

High power density in 1U/2U/4U/14U chassis up to 18 kVA.
Intuitive touch panel control.
iX2™ current doubling technology.
Multi-language user interface for global operation.
Auto paralleling for higher power.
Combine units for multi-phase configurations
Complete optional avionic test suites.
ATE version available
CSW5550 Emulation on AST6003A1 model

Asterion AC Virtual Panels (Graphical User Interface)

Virtual Panels allow remote control of the Asterion high-power AC/DC source, as well as programming communication and monitoring for the Asterion ATE model, without a front panel display.

The Asterion Series programmable AC power source is available in an ATE (Automated Test Equipment) version without front panel, or manual controls.

Asterion Series - Automated Test Equipment Version without Front Panel

Asterion Series - Automated Test Equipment Version without Front Panel

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Avionics Test Routine Options
Option Code	Description
B787 (-MC*)	Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software - Boeing 787B3-0147 A/B/C (B787)
AMD (-MC*)	Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software - Airbus AMD24 C (A400M)
B787 & AMD (-MC*)	Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software - B787 & AMD
AVSTD (-MC*)	Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package - includes 160 (RTCA/DO160 E/F/G), 704 (MIL-STD 704 A/B/C/D/E/F), ABD (Airbus ADB100.1.8 D/E), A350 (Airbus ADB100.1.8.1 B/C)
AVALL (-MC*)	Avionics Electrical Power Quality Test Software Package - includes AVSTD, B787, AMD
* Add "-MC" to install option on all chassis in Multi-Chassis (MC) Packages.

Frequency & Clock Lock Options
Option Code	Description
HF*	High Frequency up to 5,000Hz
LF*	Limits Output Frequency to 500Hz
FC	Limits Output Frequency Control to 0.25%
LKM**	Clock / Lock Master [Required Clock & Lock BNC cables and BNC Tees are included]
LKS**	Clock / Lock Auxiliary [Required Clock & Lock BNC cables and BNC Tees are included]
* Mutually Exclusive
** Mutually Exclusive (Only Use LKM/LKS to create milti-phase configurations.Do not connect LKM/LKS chassis outputs together to increase output current).
Additional Options
Option Code	Description
411 (-MC*)	IEC61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions
413 (-MC*)	IEC61000-4-13 Interharmonics Generator
MB	Upgrades ATE version chassis in a Multi-Chassis configuration to Enhanced version chassis
411 & 413 (-MC*)
MB & 411 (-MC*)	Install MB on all chassis, 411 on master only in (MC) Packages
MB & 413 (-MC*)	Install MB on all chassis, 413 on master only in (MC) Packages
MB & 411 & 413 (-MC*)	Install MB on all chassis, 411 & 413 on master only in (MC) Packages
* Add "-MC" to install option on all chassis in Multi-Chassis (MC) Packages.