DCS Series - Switched Mode DC Power Supply
| Model: DCS Series Voltage: 8V - 600V Current: 1A - 350A Power: 1kW - 3kW Overview: DC Programmable Switching Supplies Note: A partial End Of Life (EOL) has been announced on certain DCS Series models. For more details and recommended replacement products, please refer to the Partial EOL tab. |
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Partial EOL
The DCS Series of 1 kW, 1.2 kW, and 3 kW DC programmable power supplies provides a highly reliable switch mode power supply platform.
This switched-mode DC power supply utilizes unique packaging techniques to achieve continuous full output power (1 kW, 1.2 kW, or 3 kW) in any volt/amp combination within the rated output voltage and current limits in a low-profile chassis.
This multi-range DC power supply family has an easy-to-use front panel with 10-turn potentiometers to adjust voltage and current settings that are displayed simultaneously. LEDs indicate overtemperature, remote programming, shutdown, and over-voltage protection, status, and constant voltage/current mode operation.
The DCS 3 kW Models must have push-button control of the output standby mode, OVP reset, remote/local programming, and preview status of voltage, current, and OVP setpoints.
The Sorensen DCS family programmable DC power supply can also be controlled remotely. Four analog control modes are standard as well as isolated analog control (option). Computer control can be accomplished over IEEE488.2 GPIB (option) or LXI-compliant Ethernet (option).
Features and Benefits:
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Wide Voltage Ranges
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From 0-8 VDC to 0-600 VDC; current levels from 1.7A to 350A
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Easy Leader/Follower Paralleling with Active Current Sharing
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5 Year Warranty
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Remote Programming
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Selectable remote programming for voltage, current, and OVP
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16-bit programming through LXI-compliant Ethernet LAN / RS-232C (M130)
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12-bit programming through IEEE-488.2 / RS-232C (Option M9C) Isolated analog programming (Option M51)
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Multichannel follower interface (Option M85 or M131)
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Software
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IVI-com driver for M130 option
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Labwindows CVI driver for M9C option
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Labview driver for M9C option
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M9 Option Manual rev N 1.2kw
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M51A Isolated Analog Option Manual Rev C 3kw
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DC Virtual Panels V1.0.13 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
DCS GPIB Flash Updater V1.0 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
DLM_DCS M130 Ethernet FLash Upgrade Utility V1.0 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
DLM_DCS Master Firmware V2.42 NOTE: Use with DLM_DCS M130 Ethernet Flash Upgrade Utility V1.0
IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 32-bit
IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 64-bit
LabVIEW 2009 V1.0.0.1 1.2kw
LabVIEW 2009 V1.0.0.1 1kw
LabVIEW 2009 V1.0.0.1 3kw
LXI Discovery Browser
M130 GUI ³ 1.2kw
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M130 GUI ³ 3kw
M9 GUI ³ 1.2kw
M9 GUI ³ 1kw
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Sorensen Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit)
Sorensen Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Sorensen Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit)
Sorensen Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
SorensenDC Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2015 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
SorensenDC Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2023 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
SorensenDC Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 8.6 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
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DCS : Model Number Description
| Options and Accessories | |
| M1 | Factory configured for 115 VAC input (1 kW and 1.2 kW units only) |
| M9C | Internal IEEE-488/RS-232 Interface (can only support 12-bit slaves) |
| M13 | Locking shafts (front panel potentiometers) |
| M32 | Master/slave paralleling cable configured for two units |
| M33 | Replace input connector with terminal block (3 kW only) |
| M51A | Isolated analog programming control of V/I/OVP and isolated V/I monitor outputs up to 500V relative to the supply’s return line. This isolation allows users to control power supplies not connected to a common ground. In addition, in systems with high ambient noise or with large ground loop currents the control ground can be isolated from the power ground eliminating problems. |
| M85 | 12-bit slave interface option for use with M9 or M130 master (3 ft. control cable included) |
| M102 | Front panel binding posts for 1 kW or 1.2 kW, Models ≤30A, ≤100V. Not compatible with M9C, M85, M130, M131, M133, M135, M136 |
| M130 | LXI ™compliant 10/100 Base T Ethernet remote control master interface; includes web server for direct control of power supply via web browser (MS Internet Explorer 6.0 or later) |
| M131 | 16-bit slave interface option for use with a M130 master (3 ft. control cable included) |
| M133 | Output disconnect and polarity reversal relays controlled via SCPI commands. Limited to 1kW or 1.2 kW, ≤100V, ≤60A |
| M135 | M130 & M133 combination. Limited to 1kW or 1.2 kW, ≤100V, ≤60A |
| M136 | M131 & M133 combination. Limited to 1kW or 1.2 kW, ≤100V, ≤60A 105-300-26: Rack slide kit (3 kW only) |
AMETEK Programmable Power is announcing the partial end of manufacture and End of Life (EOL) for certain models of the Low Power DC (LPDC) programmable power products. For more information, please see the EOL Notification.
EOL Notification
Product EOL Details
| Model | Replacement by | End-of-Life (EOL) Date | Last Time Buy (LTB) Date | Last Ship Date | End of Service (EoS)** Contract Renewal Date |
| DCS 1kW Series | |||||
| DCS8-125E | DCS20-150E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS10-100E | DCS10-120E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS20-50E | AST40-85 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS33-33E | AST40-85 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS40-25E | DCS40-30E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS50-20E | DCS60-20E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS60-18E | DCS60-20E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS80-13E | AST80-22 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS100-10E | AST100-17 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS150-7E | DCS150-8E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS300-3.5E | DCS300-4E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS 1.2kW Series | |||||
| DCS8-140E | DCS20-150E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS20-60E | AST40-85 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS33-36E | AST40-85 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS50-24E | AST60-28 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS80-15E | AST80-22 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS100-12E | AST100-17 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS 3kW Series | |||||
| DCS8-350E | DLM 16-250E (x 2P) | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS12-250E | DLM 16-250E | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS55-55E | AST60-56 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS60-50E | AST60-56 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
| DCS80-37E | AST80-43 | April 28, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2030 |
Firmware & Software Compatibility of Replacement Products:
| EOL Product Series |
Recommended Replacement Compatibility | ||
| Asterion DC Series | DLM Series | DCS Series | |
| DCS 1kW/1.2kW/3kW Series • DC Virtual Panels V1.0.13
• IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 32-bit • IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 64-bit • LabVIEW 2009 V1.0.0.1 • LXI Discovery Browser • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2015 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2023 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 8.6 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) |
•DC Virtual Panels V1.0.13 • VI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 32-bit • IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 64-bit • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2015 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2023 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) • LabVIEW SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 8.6 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) |
• DC Virtual Panels V1.0.13 • IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 32-bit • IVI-COM w/IVI-C wrapper (ethernet or RS-232 or GPIB) V2.2.2 64-bit • LXI Discovery Browser • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2012 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit) • Labview Driver V1.0 - Labview 2013 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2015 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32- bit, 64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 2023 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32- bit, 64-bit) • Labview SCPI Driver V1.0 - Labview 8.6 for Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit, 64-bit) |
Not Applicable |
OPNs That Remain Active:
| Current Part Numbers | Description | ||
| DCS 1kW Series DCS600-1.7ER |
LXI Ethernet/RS232 • DCS600-1.7M130R |
IEEE-488.2/RS232 • DCS600-1.7M9CR |
• 1020 W, 0-600 V, 0-1.7 A |
| DCS 1.2kW Series • DCS10-120ER • DCS40-30ER • DCS60-20ER • DCS150-8ER • DCS300-4ER |
LXI Ethernet/RS232 • DCS10-120M130R • DCS40-30M130R • DCS60-20M130R • DCS150-8M130R • DCS300-4M130R |
IEEE-488.2/RS232 • DCS10-20M9CR • DCS40-30M9CR • DCS60-20M9CR • DCS150-8M9CR • DCS300-4M9CR |
• 1200 W, 0-10 V, 0-120 A • 1200 W, 0-40 V, 0-30 A • 1200 W, 0-60 V, 0-20 A • 1200 W, 0-150 V, 0-8 A • 1200 W, 0-300 V, 0-4 A |
| DCS 3kW Series • DCS20-150ER • DCS40-75ER • DCS150-20ER |
LXI Ethernet/RS232 • DCS20-150M130R • DCS40-75M130R • DCS150-20M130R |
IEEE-488.2/RS232 • DCS20-150M9CR • DCS40-75M9CR • DCS150-20M9CR |
• 3000 W, 0-20 V, 0-150 A • 3000 W, 0-40 V, 0-75 A • 3000 W, 0-150 V, 0-20 A |
| Note: For other options please consult factory. |
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