New PL Series - advanced linear regulated laboratory power supplies
New PL & New PL-P Series
New PL-P Series - full remote control for bench & system applications
true analog controls with digital functionality
analog, RS-232, USB, LAN (LXI) or GPIB interfaces
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New PL Series
Analog control for a digital world
As technology has changed, many products have moved from analog
controls to digital ones. Although digital controls suit many instruments,
they do not necessarily suit a bench power supply.
Customer research shows that many users prefer the speed and simplic-
ity of conventional analog controls for setting voltage and current.
Digital controls may offer greater precision, but often at the expense of
ease-of-use.
With this in mind, the New PL series has retained the true analog con-
trols of its predecessor.
The main disadvantage of analog controls is stability and security. The
settings of analog potentiometers can drift over time. More importantly,
the settings can be changed accidentally with potentially serious conse-
quences.
The New PL series introduces S-Lock. One press of the Lock button
transfers control of voltage and current from the analog controls to
internal digital circuitry.
This offers not just complete security, but exceptional stability as well
with each setting controlled by an instrumentation quality DAC.
Linear regulation for ultra-low noise
Linear regulation still offers the lowest output noise and the best transient
response (recovery time from a sudden current step).
Most linear regulated power supplies offer low output noise with figures
below 2mV rms being typical.
The New PL series goes a stage further and
an rms noise figure of 0.4mV with tightly
specified pk-pk noise and common-mode
current figures.
Choose a voltage range that suits your task
When working with any particular piece of equipment, engineers often require a voltage
source variable over only a narrow range. Set the voltage too high and damage might occur,
set it too low and the circuit may reset.
That’s where the V-Span function of the New PL series comes in. It allows the user to
redefine the end-stop values of the voltage control to define a specific voltage range.
For example:
An engineer is working on a circuit that will eventually
operate from four NiMh cells.
They use V-Span to set a Vmax of 5.8 volts (to prevent
over-voltage damage) and a Vmin of 3.6 volts (to ensure
that the circuit doesn’t reset).
They now have a power supply which provides high
resolution analog control over the exact voltage range they
need.
Vmin and Vmax can be set anywhere between zero and
maximum output voltage subject only to Vmax > (Vmin +
0.1V). The fine control gives additional adjustment of ±1%.
Once set, the voltage span function can be turned on or off at the press of a button*.
Building on the success of a winning formula
In the 1980s the original PL series transformed customer expectations of
the bench power supply and set a
format that has been extensively
copied by other manufacturers.
Over the years, the PL series
has been steadily revised and
extended. Hundreds of thousands
of PL series units are currently
in use across the world and it
remains the laboratory power
supply of choice for many
organisations.
TTi has been at the forefront of laboratory power supply design for
around thirty years during which it has re-defined the state-of-the-art for
switch mode products with its innovative Mixed-mode and PowerFlex
regulator designs.
Continuing development of linear models has generated the lower cost
EL series, and the advanced QL series. However, demand for the PL
series has remained strong - demonstrating how well it has met the
needs of its many customers.
Now TTi has engineered an all-new design which retains all the key
features of the original PL series, but combines them with new and
important features.
Analog controls with digital stability
Lock your settings
at the touch of
a button !
New PL series - advanced linear regulated laboratory power supplies
View and adjust setting
limits at any time.
S-Lock digitally locks volt-
age and current settings at
the touch of a button.
Low current range gives
0.1mA meter resolution and
finer low current setting.
Meter averaging reduces the
jitter from rapidly varying
load currents.
V-Span enables the full
300o rotation of the voltage
control to cover any volt-
age range.
DC output switch enables
voltage and current to be
set up before connecting the
load.
Voltage sensing can be
changed between local
and remote at the flick of a
switch.
True analog controls make
adjustment quick and simple.
Safety binding post termi-
nals can accept fixed-shroud
4mm plugs** as well as
normal plugs, bare wires,
and fork connectors.
The New PL series achieves an exceptional power density for a linear
regulated power supply by offering up to 90 watts from a ¼ rack 3U
sized casing.
This gives it an unusually small bench footprint taking up less space
on a crowded bench.
For rack-mount application, up to four units can be mounted into a
single slot.
Despite its small size and linear regulation, the New PL series generates
relatively little heat through the use of an advanced phase controlled pre-
regulator.
This gives it significantly higher energy efficiency than conventional linear
regulated designs, particularly when supplying lower voltages.
The internal heat-sinks use fan-assisted convection cooling in order to remove
the heat with minimal fan noise.
High accuracy four digit
meters have a fixed resolu-
tion for consistent readings
at-a-glance.
Actual size
Ultra-compact design with higher power efficiency and near-silent cooling
Better performance ....
Linear regulation:
ultra-low output noise and fast transient recovery
High power density:
90 watts per output from an ultra-compact case size
Higher precision:
exceptional line and load regulation;
easy-switch remote sense
Better metering:
high accuracy four digit fixed-resolution meters;
low current range; current meter averaging
.... with real ease of use
True analog controls:
quick and intuitive adjustment of voltage and current
With digital convenience:
unique S-Lock and V-Span functions (see opposite)
See exactly what’s happening:
dc output switch - check your settings before applying them;
‘view settings’ button - check and adjust limits at any time
Safe and secure to use:
lockable voltage and current settings (using S-Lock);
connect via safety binding-post terminals
New PL series - ultra compact using minimum bench or rack space
* Safety interlocks
A key requirement in a power supply is to prevent the wrong volt-
age or current being accidentally applied to the circuit-under-test.
Consequently all operations that could result in an unexpected
change in voltage or current settings have intelligent interlocks
to prevent this.
** Safety terminals
The use of fixed-shroud 4mm plugs is becoming mandatory within
an increasing number of laboratories for safety reasons.
Standard binding post terminals can not accept these fixed-
shroud plugs.
QM models - PL303QMD (quad-mode dual), PL303QMT (quad-mode triple)
90% of
actual size
Compact Dimensions
The PL303QMD is a dual output power supply with the same high
power density as the single output models - 180 watts from a half
rack 3U sized casing (214mm x 131mm).
Four Modes of Operation
The PL303QMD is more than just two PL303 single power supplies
in one box. It has four modes of operation: Independent, Isolated
Tracking, Isolated Ratio Tracking, and True Parallel.
Independent Mode: The two outputs are
completely independent and electrically iso-
lated from each other.
Isolated Tracking Mode: The two outputs
remain electrically isolated, but the voltage
control of the Master output sets an identical
voltage on the Slave output.
Note: Isolated Tracking enables the user to create two rails
of either polarity and to reference them to different grounds
if necessary (e.g. digital ground and analog ground).
Isolated Ratio Tracking Mode: As normal
tracking, but the Slave voltage can be set to
any percentage of the Master voltage and re-
tains that ratio as the Master voltage is varied.
True Parallel Mode: All of the power is chan-
nelled to the Master output which can then
supply up to 6 amps.
Note: In Parallel mode the Master side becomes a single
180 watt power supply, with the current meter operating
to 6 amps. The slave output is disabled and its displays are
turned off.
Simultaneous Output Control
The Both On/Both Off buttons are in addition
to the individual switches for each output,
and allow both outputs to be turned on or off
synchronously by a single button press.
Synchronous switching of the outputs is of
increasing importance for circuitry which can be
damaged if one voltage rail is present without
the other.
See final page for
New QMT Triple
Bench and System use
The New PL-P series includes all of the manual control features of the New PL
series, but adds comprehensive remote control facilities.
The ultra-compact rack-modular sizing makes it ideally suited to rack mounted
system applications, while its user-friendly manual controls are retained for bench
top applications.
Rear Power Terminals
Power and sense terminals are duplicated on the rear panel for rack mount
applications or other situations where rear connection is more appropriate.
Digital Remote Control
To meet the varying needs of today’s engineers, a comprehensive array of
interfaces is provided. RS-232, USB and LAN (Ethernet) with LXI support are
provided as standard. An additional GPIB interface is also optionally available.
Each of the digital bus interfaces provides full control of voltage, current, and
output on/off, plus read-back of voltage, current and status. The interfaces are at
ground potential and are opto-isolated from the output terminals.
RS-232
An RS-232/RS-423 interface is provided for use with legacy systems. This type of
serial interface remains in common useage and is perfectly satisfactory for the
control of power supplies because data speed is not an issue.
USB
USB provides a simple and convenient means of connection to a PC and is
particularly appropriate for small system use. A USB driver is provided which
supports Windows operating systems from Windows 2000 onwards.
LAN-Ethernet with LXI
The LAN interface uses a standard 10/100 base-T Ethernet hardware connection
with ICMP and TCP/IP Protocol for connection to a Local Area Network or direct
connection to a single PC. This interface supports LXI and is the most appropriate
for larger system use because of its scalable nature.
LXI Compliance
The LAN interface is compliant with LXI-C. LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation)
is the next-generation, LAN-based modular architecture standard for automated
test systems managed by the LXI Consortium, and is expected to become the
successor to GPIB in many systems. For more information on LXI and how it
replaces GPIB, or operates along side it, go to: www.tti-test.com/go/lxi
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows is included. This provides support for common high-level
applications such as LabView*, LabWindows*, and HP/Agilent VEE*.
GPIB (option G)
Further versions of the products which are fitted with a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface in
addition to USB, RS232 and LAN.
New PL-P Series - comprehensive remote control facilities
New PL-P Additional Facilities
From the front, New PL-P models are identical to standard New PL models
and retain all of their manual control features. On the dual and triple output
versions, a single digital interface controls all outputs.
The rear panel carries RS-232, USB and LAN (Ethernet) connectors, together
with analog in and out, remote on/off control*, and duplicate output and sense
terminals. All models can be additionally fitted with a GPIB interface (option G
- factory fit only).
* Note: analog in/out and remote on/off are not fitted to multi-output versions.
Analog Remote Control
Single output PL-P units include analog voltage control of
voltage and current (non-isolated). Analog control outputs
are also incorporated to enable easy parallel connection of
multiple units in a master-slave configuration.
Terminals for remote on/off control are also provided.
Rack Mounting
Up to four single output units can be fitted
into one rack width.
Alternatively, any combination of singles
and duals can be used - as in the example
shown.
The TTi RM450 rack mount (shown) is 4U
high and incorporates limited ventilation
space above and below the power
supplies. Blanking plates are provided for
unused positions.
New PL-P Series
Interfacing to every application
New PL series - Technical Specifications
MODEL RANGE:
PL068 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A
PL155 0 to 15V at 0 to 5A
PL303 0 to 30V at 0 to 3A
PL601 0 to 60V at 0 to 1.5A
PL303QMD 2 x (0 to 30V at 0 to 3A), or 1 x (0 to 30V at 0 to 6A)
PL303QMT As PL303QMD plus 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A
PLH120* 0 to 120V at 0 to 750mA
PLH250* 0 to 250V at 0 to 360mA
* The PLH series are a higher voltage variant of the PL series whose specifications differ in
certain areas. They are covered in a separate brochure (PLH and PLH-P series).
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage/Current Levels
PL068 0V to 6V/0.1mA to 8A (48W max.)
PL155 0V to 15V/0.1mA to 5A (75W max.)
PL303 0V to 30V/0.1mA to 3A (90W max.)
PL601 0V to 60V/0.1mA to 1·5A ( 90W max.)
PL303QMD Dual outputs of 0V to 30V/0.1mA to 3A
or single output of 0V to 30V/0.2mA to 6A (180W max.)
PL303QMT As per PL303QMD plus third output 0V to 6V/0.1mA to 8A (228W max.)
Note: Actual maxima for voltage and current are typically 1% greater than the figures given above.
Output Setting & Control
Voltage Setting: By coarse and fine controls.
Current Setting: By single logarithmic control.
Output Mode: Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross-over.
CC indicator lit in constant current mode.
Output Switch: Electronic, non isolating. Preset voltage and current limit displayed
when Output is off. Output rise time no load <15ms.
View Settings: With the output On, the meters show actual voltage and current.
The preset levels can be viewed and adjusted at any time by pressing
the View Settings button.
V-Span *
(Voltage Span Control)
The voltage adjustment range can be controlled by digital setting of the end-stop values of
the coarse voltage control to any desired values. The range for Vmax is 0.1V to 15V/30V/60V
depending on model. The range for Vmin is 0 to (Vmax – 0.1V).
S-Lock
(Settings Lock)
Voltage and current settings can be locked by a single button press. Lock accuracy is equal to
the meter accuracy (see Meter Specification).
Output Performance
Ripple & Noise *: Normal mode voltage: <0·4mV rms and 2mV p-p
Normal mode current: <0·2mArms; <40uA on 500mA range.
Common mode current: <5uA rms
Load Regulation: Voltage - <0·01% + 2mV.
Current - typically 0·01% + 500µA.
Voltage specification applies for any load change, measured at the output terminals. When using
remote sense add 0.5mV per 0.1V drop in the +ve output lead (max. sense lead resistance 0.5 W).
Line Regulation: Voltage <0·01% + 2mV for 10% line change.
Current <0·01% + 250µA. for 10% line change.
Transient Response: <50µs to within 50mV of setting for a 90% load change.
Temp. Coefficient: Voltage: typically <(50ppm + 0·5mV)/°C
Current: typically <(100ppm + 1mA)/°C;
<(100ppm + 0.1mA)/°C on 500mA range.
Output Protection
Output Protection: Output will withstand forward voltages of up to 20V above rated
output voltage. Reverse protection by diode clamp for currents to 3A.
OVP and OCP Trips: Voltage or current measured to be in excess of 105% of the rated
maximum will cause the output to trip off.
Over-temperature: Output trips off for over-temperature.
Safety Interlocks: Operations that could cause an unexpected change in voltage or
current settings are interlocked with the output switch.
Output Connections
Output Terminals: Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0·75”) spacing.
Terminals can accept fixed shroud 4mm plugs, standard 4mm plugs, fork terminals and bare wires.
Remote Sense
Sense Selection: Voltage sensing is selected as Local or Remote by front panel switch.
Sense Terminals: Sprung loaded screw-less terminals.
METER SPECIFICATIONS (except PL068)
Display Type: Dual 4-digit meters, 10mm (0·39”) LED.
Voltage Meter
Resolution: 10mV
Accuracy: ± (0·1% of reading + 10mV)
Current Meter *
Resolution: 1mA (0·1mA on 500mA range)
Accuracy: ± (0·3% + 3mA) to 3A; ± (0·5% + 3mA) to 6A;
± (0·3% + 0·3mA) on 500mA range
Meter Damping: Normally 20ms, switchable to 2 sec for averaging rapidly varying loads.
METER SPECIFICATIONS PL068
Display Type: Dual 4-digit meters, 10mm (0·39”) LED.
Voltage Meter
Resolution: 1mV
Accuracy: ± (0·1% of reading + 3mV)
Current Meter
Resolution: 1mA (0·1mA on 500mA range)
Accuracy: ± (0.3% + 3mA) to 8A,
± (0.3% + 0.3mA) on 800mA range
Meter Damping: Normally 20ms, switchable to 2 sec for averaging rapidly varying loads.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS - QUAD-MODE DUAL (PL303QMD)
The PL303QMD has four modes of operation:
Independent Mode
Each output is fully independent and isolated. Operation is equivalent to two single output
power supplies.
Tracking Mode
The two outputs remains isolated, but the Slave voltage controls are disabled and the Slave
voltage is set equal to the Master voltage. This can be used to generate tracking bipolar
voltages, or tracking unipolar voltages relative to different grounds. When voltages greater
than 30V are required, the outputs can be wired in series to generate 0 to 60V using only the
Master voltage controls.
Track Accuracy: Slave voltage = ± (0·1% of Master voltage setting + 10mV)
Ratio (%) Tracking Mode
As Tracking, but the Slave voltage controls set an output voltage between 0% and 101%
of the Master voltage. Once the Slave voltage has been set, varying the Master voltage will
create the same percentage change in the Slave voltage setting.
Track Accuracy: % change in Slave voltage = % change of Master voltage ± 0.1% ± 10mV
Parallel Mode
In this mode, the Master operates as a single output power supply with double the current
capability (0.2mA to 6A). The Slave is disabled and its displays are turned off.
Both On / Both Off
Each output has an independent DC On/Off control, however, additional control buttons are
provided which turn both outputs on or off simultaneously. These buttons operate in all four
modes.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS - QUAD-MODE TRIPLE (PL303QMT)
The PL303QMT has identical specifications and features to the PL303QMD plus:
Third Output
Full performance third output of 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A. Specifications as per PL068.
All On / All Off
The Both On / Both Off buttons of the PL303QMD are replaced by control buttons which turn
all three outputs on or off simultaneously.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
AC Input: 230V AC or 115V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz. Installation Category II
Input Power: Single output models - 280VA max.; Dual output models - 560VA max.
Triple output models - 840VA max.
Temperature & Environmental
Operating Range: +5ºC to +40ºC, 20% to 80% RH
Storage Range: -40ºC to + 70ºC
Environmental: Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2.
Cooling: Intelligent variable-speed low noise fan assists convection.
Safety & EMC
Safety: Complies with EN61010-1
EMC: Complies with EN61326
Physical
Size: Single output models - 107mm x 131mm (¼ rack 3U) x 288mm,
Dual output model - 214mm x 131mm (½ rack 3U) x 288mm
Triple output model - 321mm x 131mm (¾ rack 3U) x 288mm
(sizes exclude feet, knobs and terminals).
Weight: Single output models - 4·5kg; Dual output - 8.5kg; Triple output - 13kg
OPTIONS
Rack Mount (RM450)
19 inch 4U rack mount suitable for up to four single power supplies, two dual power supplies,
or any mixture. Blanking plates are provided for unused positions. The 4U height provides
limited ventilation space above and below the power supplies.
Accuracy specifications apply for the temperature range 18°C to 28°C after 1 hour warm-up.
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the
right to alter specifications without prior notice.
New PL-P Series specifications (remote control models)
Additional specifications applying to the New PL-P Series are on the following page.
New PL-P series - Additional Technical Specifications
MODEL RANGE
General
New PL-P series units offer remote control and read-back using analog, RS232, USB, LAN
(LXI) interfaces. They retain all of the capabilities of the New PL Series when under manual
control. All of the specifications from the previous page therefore apply to the equivalent
models in the New PL-P series. The following specifications are additional.
Versions with a GPIB interface are also available - see below.
Model Range
PL068-P 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A
PL155-P 0 to 15V at 0 to 5A
PL303-P 0 to 30V at 0 to 3A
PL601-P 0 to 60V at 0 to 1.5A
PL303QMD-P 2 x (0 to 30V at 0 to 3A), or 1 x (0 to 30V at 0 to 6A)
PL303QMT-P As PL303QMD-P plus 0 to 6V at 0 to 8A
PLH120-P* 0 to 120V at 0 to 750mA
PLH250-P* 0 to 250V at 0 to 360mA
* Details and specifications are covered in a separate brochure (PLH and PLH-P series).
DIGITAL BUS INTERFACES - RS-232, USB, LAN (LXI)
The standard PL-P product offers full remote control and read-back using RS-232, USB or LAN
(LXI-C). All interfaces are at ground potential and opto-isolated from the output terminals.
Note: Remote/Local Sense, and Operational Mode (PL303QMD/T-P) are manually selectable only.
RS-232
Standard 9-pin D connector. Baud rate 9,600.
USB
Standard USB 2.0 connection (backwards compatible with USB 1.x). Operates as a virtual
COM port.
Ethernet (LAN)
Standard 10/100 base-T hardware connection. ICMP and TCP/IP Protocol for connection to
Local Area Network or direct connection to a single PC.
LXI Compliance
LAN interface is compliant with LXI-C. (LXI is the abbreviation for Lan eXtensions for
Instrumentation). For more information visit: www.tti-test.com/go/lxi
GPIB INTERFACE (Option G, factory fit only)
Option G adds a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface.
This is in addition to the RS-232, USB and LAN interfaces of the standard PL-P product. The
interface conforms with IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2.
DIGITAL PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE
Voltage Setting
Setting Resolution: 1mV
Setting Accuracy: ± (0.05% +10mV)
Current Setting
Setting Resolution: 0.1mA (0.01mA on 500mA range)
Setting Accuracy: ± (0.3% +0.005A) to 3A, ± (0.5% +0.005A) to 6A,
± (0.3% +0.5mA) on 500mA range
Programming Speed
Command Delay: Typically <80ms (this must be added to any of the figures below)
Voltage Up Time: Typically <45ms* to 1%
Voltage Down Time: Typically <20ms* to 1% (full load); typically <150ms* to 1% (no load)
* The up and down times vary with model, current range and voltage step size. More
information is within the operating manual which can be downloaded from our web site.
OVP and OCP PROTECTION
Measure-and-compare over-voltage and over-current protection are implemented in firmware
and can be set via the remote interfaces only. Output trips Off for OVP and OCP conditions.
Setting resolution: 10mV and 1mA.
Response time: typically 500ms
ANALOG REMOTE CONTROL (single output models only)
Non-isolated analog voltage control of voltage and current. Analog control outputs are also
provided to enable easy parallel connection of multiple units in a master-slave configuration.
Note that the PL303QMD-P and PL303QMT-P do not have analog remote control.
Scaling
Reference Point: All control voltage are referenced to the positive output terminal
Set Voltage Input: 0V to 10V sets 0 to 100% of rated output (e.g. 0 to 30V for PL303-P).
Alternative scaling of 0V to 5V (selectable using internal link).
Set Current Input: 0V to 10V sets 0 to 100% of rated output (e.g. 0 to 3A for PL303-P).
Alternative scaling of 0V to 5V (selectable using internal link).
Voltage Output: 0 to 100% of rated output voltage generates 0V to 5V.
Current Output: 0 to 100% of rated output current generates 0V to 5V.
Accuracy
Set Voltage Input: ± (0.3% +10mV); Input Impedance = 100kW
Set Current Input: ± (0.5% +0.005A); Input Impedance = 64kW
Voltage Output: ± (0.3% +10mV); Output Impedance = 125W
Current Output: ± (0.5% +0.005A); Output Impedance = 125W
Note that Analog control of current can not be used with the low current range selected.
REMOTE ANALOG ON/OFF CONTROL (single output models only)
Non-isolated terminal which sets the output to Off when pulled low by gate signal or relay
closure. Signal is reference to the positive output terminal.
Note that the PL303QMD-P and PL303QMT-P do not have this facility.
REAR TERMINALS
Power and sense connections are duplicated on the rear panel using a screw-less connector
block.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
AC Input: 230V AC or 115V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz. Installation Category II
Input Power: Single output models - 280VA max.; Dual output models - 560VA max.
Triple output models - 840VA max.
Temperature & Environmental
Operating Range: +5ºC to +40ºC, 20% to 80% RH
Storage Range: -40ºC to + 70ºC
Environmental: Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2.
Cooling: Intelligent variable-speed low noise fan assists convection.
Safety & EMC
Safety: Complies with EN61010-1
EMC: Complies with EN61326
Physical
Size: Single output models - 107mm x 131mm (¼ rack 3U) x 315mm,
Dual output model - 214mm x 131mm (½ rack 3U) x 288mm
Triple output model - 321mm x 131mm (¾ rack 3U) x 288mm
(sizes exclude feet, knobs and terminals).
Weight: Single output models - 4·9kg;
Dual output model - 8.6kg; Triple output model - 12.8kg
DRIVER SOFTWARE SUPPLIED
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows is supplied. This provides support for common applications such as
LabView*, LabWindows*, HPVEE* etc.
USB Driver
An installation file is supplied which calls a standard Windows* USB driver.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
HPVEE (now Agilent VEE) is a trademark of Agilent Technologies.
* USB interface is supported for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
OPTIONS
Rack Mount (RM450)
19 inch 4U rack mount suitable for up to four single power supplies, two dual power supplies,
or any mixture. Blanking plates are provided for unused positions. The 4U height provides
limited ventilation space above and below the power supplies.
GPIB Interface (Option G)
Option G adds a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface. This is a factory-fit option only.
Accuracy specifications apply for the temperature range 18°C to 28°C after 1 hour warm-up.
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. operates a policy of continuous development and reserves the
right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Remote Control Interfaces Table
Model Analog RS-232 USB LAN (LXI) GPIB
PL068
PL155
PL303
PL601
PL303QMD
PL303QMT
PL068-P • • • •
PL155-P • • • •
PL303-P • • • •
PL601-P • • • •
PL303QMD-P • • •
PL303QMT-P • • •
PL068-P(G) • • • • •
PL155-P(G) • • • • •
PL303-P(G) • • • • •
PL601-P(G) • • • • •
PL303QMD-P(G) • • • •
PL303QMT-P(G) • • • •
Designed and built in Europe by:
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd.
Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE29 7DR United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1480 412451 Fax: +44 1480 450409
Email: sales@aimtti.com Web: www.aimtti.com
Brochure Part No. 82100-1350 Iss. 3
Latest Models
New models for 2013
The New PL and PL-P series has been extended by the introduction of a
triple output model, and a low-voltage/high-current single.
New PL068 and PL068-P
These models have been introduced to meet the need for a high current
linear regulated laboratory power supply.
The PL068 can provide
current up to 8 amps
whilst retaining the
very low noise and fast
dynamics common to the
rest of the PL range.
Voltage is variable
between 0V and 6V with
a resolution of 1mV.
Selectable remote sense
ensures perfect regulation
at the load.
Current meter resolution is
1mA right up to 8A, and a
low-current range provides
an optional resolution of
0.1mA.
New PL303QMT and PL303QMT-P
These new triple output models build upon the success of the PL303QMD
and also offer an enhanced replacement for users of the PL330QMT from
the previous PL series.
The PL303QMT has identical features to the PL303QMD but has a full
performance third output with specifications as per the PL068 detailed
above.
The size is ¾-rack, so that one triple plus one single could be
accommodated within a standard rack width.
Laboratory power supply series from TTi
TTi offers an extensive range of manual and remote control power
supplies for both bench and system applications.
PLH & PLH-P series
Higher voltage (up to 250V) linear regulated power supply series in
similar format to PL series. Single output. 90 to 94 watts. RS-232,
USB and LAN controlled models with GPIB optional (PLH-P).
EL-R series
Compact linear regulated power supply series with analog controls.
Single, dual and triple outputs. 30 to 130 watts.
RS-232 controlled model available (EL302P).
QL & QL-P series II
High precision digitally controlled linear regulated power supply
series with advanced features. Single and triple outputs. 105 to 220
watts. RS-232, USB, GPIB & LAN controlled models (QL-P).
EX-R series
Compact mixed-mode regulated power supply series with analog
controls. Single, dual and triple outputs. 175 to 420 watts
RS-232 controlled model available (EX355P).
EX752M
Dual output multi-mode mixed-mode regulated power supply of
300 watts providing up to 150V in single output mode.
TSX & TSX-P series
High performance mixed-mode regulated single output power
supply series with analog or digital controls. 360 watts.
RS-232 and GPIB controlled models (TSX-P).
CPX and CPX-P series
Compact ‘PowerFlex’ regulated series with analog controls. Single
or dual outputs 350 to 840 watts. RS-232, USB, LAN and GPIB
controlled models (CPX-P)
QPX and QPX-P series
High power ‘PowerFlex’ regulated power supplies with digital
controls. Single or dual outputs. 750 to 1200 watts. Analog, RS-232,
USB, GPIB and LAN interfaces (QPX-P).
MX and MX-P series (new products for 2013)
Digitally controlled multi-output power supplies incorporating a
large graphic LCD. Power in excess of 300 watts, range switching
for increased flexibility. RS-232, USB and LAN controlled models
with GPIB optional (MX-P).
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd.
Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DR England (United Kingdom)
Tel: +44 (0)1480 412451 Fax: +44 (0)1480 450409
Email: info@aimtti.com Web: www.aimtti.com
Designed and built in Europe by:
Company name and product brands
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd. (TTi) is one of Europe’s leading
manufacturers of test and measurement instruments.
Products have been sold under two brand names:
TTi and Aim.
In the future, however, the full product range will be branded Aim-TTi.
This changeover will be gradual and many products will continue to carry
the TTi or Aim brands for some time to come.
Web Addresses (URLs)
The preferred URL for obtaining information concerning Aim-TTi products
is:
www.aimtti.com (international customers)
Customers in the UK should use the URL:
www.aimtti.co.uk
Customers in the USA should use the URL:
www.aimtti.us
Note that previous URLs such as www.tti-test.com will continue to operate
for the time being.
Product Summary
Laboratory Power Supplies
Bench and system power supplies from 30 watts up to
1200 watts using linear, mixed-mode and PowerFlex
regulation technologies.
Waveform Generators
Analog and digital (DDS) function generators, true
arbitrary generators, arbitrary/function generators and
pulse generators.
Precision Measurement Instruments
Benchtop DMMs, frequency counters, component
measurement instruments (LCR), electronic dc loads,
current probes.
RF and EMC Test Equipment
Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters,
power meters, emc measurement instruments.
