AMETEK - Spacecraft Power Bus Simulator
Bus simulator includes BPMU and SPU
- Provides enhanced measurement and data-logging of up to 40 channels.
- Bus Power Monitoring Unit (BPMU) can be easily relocated to TVAC chamber to ease cabling complications
- Data can be viewed either in spreadsheet or graphical format
- Spacecraft (Payload) Protection Unit (SPU) provides 10 μsec reaction to out-of-tolerance conditions
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Spacecraft Power Bus Simulator |
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Description |
Provides power stimulus to payload subsystem from three independent power sources |
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Provides 15,000A DC at 5V DC in current mode
- Single complete package
- Integrated bus bars
- Current mode Analog programming
- Input 400VAC, 220A/ph, Delta

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On-Off power switch
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20 A Circuit Breaker
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Inlet - NEMA L6-20
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Outlets – NEMA L6-20R
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3ft.
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(2) fork terminals (current)
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(1) fork terminals (ground)
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(2) Shielded Banana (voltage)

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High spatial resolution
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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Defect pixel masking
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Monochrome (GT4400) and color (GT4400C) models
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-5e or CAT-6)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Defect pixel masking feature with the Defect Mask Loader tool that allows you to manage a user defined defective pixel list to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera.
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
- Industry Leading Power Density – Up to 1500 Watts in 1U
- Standard Digital Interfaces – USB&RS232/485
- LXI Ethernet and Isolated analog interfaces
- Power Factor Correction-PFC and universal AC input
- “Green” Sleep Mode – Automatically “sleeps” after period of non-use
- Built in sequencing - Unload your system controller
- Programmable fold-back protection delay

- High performance power bypassing provides low-impedance and resonant-free connections to 20 GHz
- RF bandwidth to 500 MHz
- Long probe life: > 250,000 contacts
- Beryllium-copper tips for gold pads or tungsten for aluminum pads
- Oscillation-free testing of wide-bandwidth analog circuits
- Use with ACP series probes to provide functional at-speed testing for known-good-die
- Mix multiple contact types: Ground, Power (Standard or Eye-Pass), Logic/Signal
- Low and repeatable contact resistance on aluminum pads ( < 0.25 Ω on Al, < 0.01 Ω on Au)

- The RL3940 is characterized as a Folded Beam Dark Field ring light.
- Precisely aimed LEDs, along with an aluminum beam folder, provide a specific and repeatable light pattern on the imaging plane.
- The light provides up to 11kLux at a working distance of .6” (15mm).
- The RL3940 is available in a wide range of wavelengths from UV to IR.
- The folded-beam configuration provides dark field illumination in a compact 3.9” (100mm) housing.
- The housing’s large inner diameter can accommodate lenses up to 55mm in diameter.
- The light can also be ordered with an optional mounting ring.

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Versatile 5 megapixel camera
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15 fps at full resolution
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Power over Ethernet option
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Video-iris lens control
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Monochrome (G-505B) and color (G-505C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba SDK and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
- PowerFlex design provides higher currents at lower voltages enabling one model to meet many different voltage/current requirements.
- Compact design for bench use or rack mounting (1/2 or 1/4 rack width)
- True analog controls with digital settings locking (S-Lock)
- Mixed-mode regulation with linear final regulation for low noise
- Dual models have isolated voltage tracking and synchronous on/off.
- P models have RS-232, USB, and LXI-compliant LAN interfaces plus duplicate rear terminals. GPIB Optional.

Single phase electric power/energy calibrator with power quality functions for calibration and testing of grid measuring appliance like power meters, power transducers or power quality analysers. Terminals 2 and 3 are inactive.
- Power quality and energy functions
- 0.01° phase shift accuracy
- 15 - 1000 Hz output
- Built-in multimeter for transducer calibration
- Floating current output for 3-wire power meters
- Voltage from Current function

AMETEK Programmable Power
Located in San Diego, California, AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures, and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring and valuing differentiated power products and services. Also part of our business is VTI Instruments, which delivers precision modular instrumentation and systems for electronic signal distribution, acquisition, and monitoring, used in the world's most demanding test applications.
AMETEK Programmable Power boasts one of the industries' broadest portfolios of programmable power products under the well-known and respected Sorensen, Elgar, and California Instruments brands. AMETEK Programmable Power’s products serve a wide range of stimulus (T&M) and process power needs in applications including semiconductor fabrication, commercial and defense ATE, oil exploration, solar array and battery string simulation, avionics, general R&D and EMC compliance testing.
VTI Instruments provides products and systems which are used to monitor and record data that characterizes the physical integrity and performance of aircraft, engines, and other large structures, as well as automate the functional testing of complex electronic systems. VTI Instruments is recognized as an industry leader with a reputation of providing reliable data, first time, every time.
With strong brands, a broad product portfolio, exceptional precision power conversion and control expertise, proven power system integration capabilities and deep applications knowledge, AMETEK Programmable Power is your source for programmable power supplies, precision data acquisition instruments, and more.
Contact Details
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. − San Diego
9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: 858-450-0085
Fax: 858-458-0267
Email: sales.ppd@ametek.com for general inquiries
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