Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply is a PSU with three independent channels, mixed-mode regulation, and total power of over 375 Watts.
For a brief introduction to Aim-TTi's MX-series of Multi-Output DC Power Supplies, please see the following video.
Mixed-Mode Regulation
To provide impressive power density, excellent line and load regulation, a good transient response, and low noise, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply combines high-frequency switch-mode pre-regulation with a linear post-regulation. As a result, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply is able to offer a performance close to that of an all-linear PSU.
Outputs
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply includes two high power outputs (180W) and one low power output (18W). The two high power outputs can be set to 30V/6A, 15V/10A and 60V/ 3A. Additionally, in Shared Power mode these two outputs are combined and the third lower output disabled to provide 360W (as either 15V/20A, 30V/12A, 60V/6A or 120V/3A) through a single channel. The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s lower power output is variable between 0 and 12V.
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply can be tailored to suit a variety of applications due to the multiple voltage/ current ranges available for each channel. Additionally, range switching facilitates variable voltage/ current combinations and can provide outputs of up to 120V and 20A. There are twenty-six range combinations available to ensure maximum flexibility. For further information regarding the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s possible output ranges, please see the following table.
| Output 1 | Output 2 | Output 3 | |
| Range 1 | 30V/6A | 30V/6A | 5.5V/3A |
| Range 2 | 15V/10A | 15V/10A | 12V/1.5A |
| Range 3 | 60V/3A | 60V/3A | - |
| Range 4 | 30V/12A* | - | - |
| Range 5 | 15V/20A* | - | - |
| Range 6 | 60V/6A* | - | - |
| Range 7 | 120V/3A* | - | - |
| Note | * = output 2 disabled (shared power mode) | ||
All the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s outputs can support CI and CV operation, OVP/OCP trips, switchable remote sensing and simultaneous high-resolution metering. Each ouptut is also equipped with a dedicated output switch.
On/ Off Synchronism and Sequencing
Each of the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s outputs features an individual On/Off switch. However, as some circuits can be damaged when only one voltage rail is present and/or if voltage rails are not provided in the correct sequence, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply also includes Multi-On and Multi-Off buttons.
As default the Multi-On and Multi-Off buttons will activate or deactivate all channels simultaneously. However, they may be programmed to activate/ deactivate any combination of the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s outputs in a defined sequence with delays ranging from ten milliseconds to twenty seconds.
OVP and OCP Trips
Over-voltage and over-current trips, unlike limit settings, turn the output off and provide a different level of protection. Over-voltage and over-current trips are available for each output.
Setting Stores and Multi-Output Linked Memories
For fast and simple recall and implementation of voltage and current settings, including range, OVP and OCP, each output is equipped with a set of fifty setting stores.
Additionally, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply includes fifty setting stores for saving the parameters of the channels when the outputs are used together.
Voltage Tracking
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s outputs are completely independent and isolated allowing them to support voltage tracking.
In Voltage Tracking mode, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply can be configured so that the voltage on one output tracks the voltage on another output. Due to output isolation, tracking can be used to set equal voltage of the same polarity or opposite polarities. Voltage tracking mode is of particular use when outputs have been wired in series or parallel as adjustments can be made by changing the voltage on the master output.
Individual Output Display
Each of the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s outputs includes a dedicated Display mode, allowing the user to view and alter the OVP, OCP, current meter averaging, and the range. The data for the selected channel is displayed in larger digits. Additionally, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s Display mode allows the user to view the fifty memory stores for the selected output.
Current Meter Averaging
Current meter averaging is particularly useful when measuring rapidly varying loads as it stabilises the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s display by showing the average of several readings in order to reduce the speed and degree of variation.
High Setting Resolution
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply includes both an illuminated keypad and a control knob for setting the required voltage and current parameters for any output quickly and easily. Up to five-digit setting and metering is provided for voltage and current and the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply has a high resolution of 1mV/ 1mA enabling parameters to be set accurately.
Ergonomic and Easy-to-Use
Additionally, the illuminated keypad provides access to the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s other features and functions via the menu system.
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply also displays information, such as the voltage and current, for all channels simultaneously via the large, graphic display. The user is able to focus on a particular channel using the aforementioned Display mode (as detailed above).
To protect against accidental adjustment, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply features an illuminated Lock key. Alternatively, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply’s keypad can be locked using a password chosen by the operator; this is particularly useful when incorporating the PSU into a fixed system.
Furthermore, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply is suitable for bench and rack-mounted applications. It is compact: housed in a half-rack width by 3U high case designed to take up minimum bench space and to enable mounting of up to two Aim-TTi MX180TP units in one rack space. A rack kit capable of housing one or two Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supplies is available as an OPTION, please call for details.
Further to this, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply includes an intelligent fan controller for monitoring ambient temperature and power loading; it also features front input ventilation ensuring that additional space is not required around the top or bottom of the unit. Additionally, it features output and remote sense terminals on both the rear and front of the unit which is particularly useful for rack-mount applications.
Remote Control Interfaces and LabView & IVI Driver
Additionally, the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply includes support for USB, LAN (supports LXI), RS-232, and GPIB interfaces.
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply also includes a LabView and IVI driver for Windows that provides support for LabView®, LabWindows and Keysight VEE.
Applications
The compact, multi-channel design of the Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply, with full capabilities on each output, makes it ideal for the following applications:
- Medium- to high-power benchtop applications requiring multiple channels
- Applications with variable voltage and current requirements
- Powering rail sensitive circuits
- Repetitive testing applications
- High-density system applications requiring multiple outputs from limited rack space
- Remote control applications where bus interface requirements may change
The Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply is an ergonomic, easy-to-use, multi-output, flexible PSU with full capabilities on each channel.
Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply Key Features
- PSU with three independent channels, mixed-mode regulation and total power of 375 Watts
- Mixed-mode regulation provides impressive power density, excellent line and load regulation, good transient response and low noise
- Mixed-mode regulation utilises a high-frequency switch-mode in combination with a linear post-regulation
- Offers a performance close to that of an all-linear PSU
- Two high power outputs: 180W
- One low power output: 18W
- Two high power outputs can be set to 30V/6A, 15V/10A and 60V/ 3A
- Low power output is variable between 0 and 12V
- Shared power mode: provides up to 360W through a single output (as either 15V/20A, 30V/12A, 60V/6A or 120V/3A)
- Range switching facilitates variable voltage/ current combinations and can provide outputs up to 120V and 20A
- Twenty-six range combinations available for maximum flexibility
- Each output can support CI and CV operation, OVP/OCP trips, switchable remote sensing, simultaneous high-resolution metering
- Each output features a dedicated On/Off switch
- Multi-On/ Multi-Off buttons: activate/ deactivate all channels simultaneously
- Multi-On/ Multi-Off buttons can be programmed to activate/ deactivate any combination of outputs in a defined sequence
- Programmable activation/ deactivation delays ranging from ten milliseconds to twenty seconds
- OVP and OCP trips turn the output off and provide a different level of protection
- Each channel includes fifty setting stores
- The PSU includes fifty setting stores for multi-output settings
- Outputs are independent and isolated
- Supports voltage tracking: secondary outputs are set to the same voltage as the master output
- Voltage tracking allows the user to set equal voltage of the same polarity or opposite polarities
- Adjust the master output to change all the outputs when the PSU is in Voltage Tracking mode
- Display mode: view data for a specific channel in larger digits
- Display mode: view and alter the OVP, OCP, current meter averaging and range for a specific output
- Display mode: view and access the fifty memory stores for a particular output
- Current Meter Averaging: stabilises the display by showing the average of several readings to reduce the speed and degree of variation
- Illuminated keypad and a control knob for setting voltage and current outputs
- Five-digit setting and metering is provided for voltage and current
- Best resolution: 1mV/ 1mA
- The illuminated keypad provides access to features and functions via the menu system
- Simultaneous display of the data for each output
- Large, graphic display
- Lock key for securing the front panel
- The front panel can be locked using a specified password
- Password protection is useful when the PSU is being incorporated into a fixed system
- Suitable for bench- and rack-mounted applications
- Compact: housed in a half-rack width by 3U high case designed to take up minimum bench space
- Mount up to two PSUs in one rack space
- OPTIONAL rack kit available, please call for details
- Intelligent fan controller for monitoring ambient temperature and power loading
- Front input ventilation ensures that additional space around the top and bottom of the unit is not required
- Outputs and remote sense terminals on the front and rear of the unit for rack-mount applications
- Support for USB, LAN (supports LXI), RS-232, and GPIB
- Includes a LabView and IVI driver for Windows that provides support for LabView, LabWindows and Keysight VEE
- Suitable for medium to high power benchtop applications requiring multiple channels
- Ideal for applications with widely varying voltage and current requirements
- Can be used to power rail sensitive circuits
- Suitable for repetitive testing applications
- Ideal for high-density system applications requiring multiple outputs from limited rack space
- Suitable for remote control applications where bus interface requirements may change
- An ergonomic, easy-to-use, multi-output, flexible PSU with full capabilities on each channel
What’s Included?
- Aim-TTi MX180TP Triple-Output DC Power Supply
Aim-TTi MX Series Multi-Output DC Power Supply Technical Specifications
| Specifications | MX100T & MX100TP | MX100Q & MX100QP | MX180T & MX180TP |
| Output Specifications | |||
| Output 1 | |||
| Range 1 | 0V to 35V at 0.1mA to 3A | 0V to 15V at 1mA to 10A | |
| Range 2 | 0V to 16V at 0.1mA to 6A | 0V to 30V at 1mA to 6A | |
| Range 3 | - | 0V to 35V at 0.1mA to 6A* | 0V to 60V at 1mA to 3A |
| Range 4 | - | - | 0V to 15V at 1mA to 20A* |
| Range 5 | - | - | 0V to 30V at 1mA to 12A* |
| Range 6 | - | - | 0V to 60V at 1mA to 6A* |
| Range 7 | - | - | 0V to 120V at 1mA to 3A* |
| Output 2 | |||
| Range 1 | 0V to 35V at 1mA to 3A | 0V to 35V at 0.1mA to 3A | 0V to 15V at 1mA to 10A |
| Range 2 | 0V to 16V at 1mA to 6A | 0V to 16V at 0.1mA to 6A | 0V to 30V at 1mA to 6A |
| Range 3 | 0V to 35V at 1mA to 6A* | 0V to 35V at 0.1mA to 6A* | 0V to 60V at 1mA to 3A |
| Output 3 | |||
| Range 1 | 0V to 35V at 1mA to 3A | 0V - 35V at 0.1mA to 3A | 0V to 5.5V at 10mA to 3A |
| Range 2 | 0V - 70V at 1mA to 1.5A | 0V - 70V at 0.1mA to 1.5A | 0V to 12V at 10mA to 1.5A |
| Range 3 | 0V - 70V at 1mA to 3A* | 0V - 70V at 0.1mA to 3A* | - |
| Output 4 | |||
| Range 1 | - | 0V to 35V at 0.1mA to 3A | - |
| Range 2 | - | 0V to 70V at 0.1mA to 1.5A | - |
| Range 3 | - | 0V to 70V at 0.1mA to 3A* | - |
| Note | * Available with at least one other output disabled | ||
| All Outputs | |||
| Operating mode | Constant voltage or constant current with automatic cross over and mode indication. | ||
| Voltage setting | By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel | ||
| Resolution 1mV , (Resolution 10mV: 70V range outputs 3 & 4) | Resolution 1mV , (Resolution 10mV: Output 3) | ||
| Current setting | By direct numeric entry or quasi-analog rotary wheel | ||
| Resolution 0.1mA Resolution 1mA (Outputs 2 & 3) |
Resolution 0.1mA | Resolution 0.1mA Resolution 10mA (Output 3 only) |
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| Setting stores | Up to 50 set-ups can be saved and recalled via the keyboard (or the digital interfaces on the p-versions) | ||
| Load regulation | <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for any load change using remote sense | ||
| Line regulation | <0.01% +5mV (CV mode) for a 10% line voltage change | ||
| Sensing | Selectable local or remote sensing | ||
| Output 1&2 | |||
| Setting accuracy | Voltage: ±(0.05% of reading + 3mV) | Voltage: ± (0.05% of reading + 3mV) | |
| Voltage: (± 30mV on 120V range) | |||
| Current: ± (0.3% of reading | Current: ±(0.3% of reading + 3mA to 3A) | ||
| Current: ± (0.5% of reading ±3mA to 6A) | Current:±(0.5% of reading + 3mA to 10A) | ||
| Current:±(0.5% of reading + 4mA to 20A) | |||
| Ripple and noise: (20MHz bandwith) |
Typically <0.5mV rms, <5mV pk-pk, 1mV rms max. | Typically <2mV rms, <15mV pk-pk, 3mV rms max. 120V range: <4mV rms, <30mV pk-pk, 6mV rms max. |
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| Rear terminals 10mV pk-pk max | |||
| Transient response: (To within 50mV of set level for 5% to 95% load change) |
Front terminals: <100µs | Front terminals: <150µs | Front terminals: <150µs (ranges 4,5 & 6 <400µs) |
| Rear terminals: <175µs <500µs (range 3) |
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| Over voltage trip | Settable 1V - 40V in 0.1V steps | Output 1 Settable 1V to 130V in 0.1V steps | |
| Output 2 Settable 1V to 70V in 0.1V steps | |||
| Over-current trip | Settable 0.1A - 7A in 0.01A steps | Output 1 Settable 0.1A to 21A in 0.01A steps | |
| Output 2 Settable 0.1A to 11A in 0.01A steps | |||
| Output 3 & 4 ( Output 4 MX100Q & MX100QP ONLY) | |||
| Setting accuracy | Voltage: ±(0.1% of reading + 10mV) | Voltage: ±(0.3% of reading ± 20mV | |
| Current: ±(0.3% of reading + 3mA to 3A) | Current: ±(0.3% of reading ± 20mA) | ||
| Ripple and noise: (20MHz bandwith) |
Front terminals: Typically <0.5mV rms, <5mV pk-pk, 1mV rms max. 70V range: typically <1mV rms, <10mV pk-pk, 1.5mV rms max. |
Front terminals: Typically <2mV rms, <15mV pkpk, 3mV rms max. | |
| Rear terminals: <15mV pk-pk max | |||
| Transient response: (of set level for 5% to 95% load change) |
Front Terminals: <100µs to within 50mV |
Front terminals:<150µs to within 50mV | Front Terminals: <150µs to within 50mV |
| Rear Terminals:<175µs to within 50mV | |||
| Overvoltage trip | Settable 1V to 80V in 0.1V steps | Settable 1V to 14V in 0.1V steps | |
| Settable 0.1A to 3.5A in 0.01A steps | Settable 0.1A to 3.5A in 0.01A steps | ||
| Output Protection | |||
| External voltage | Output will withstand forward voltages of up to 50V (O/P1 & O/P2), or 80V (O/P3, O/P4). | Output will withstand forward voltages of up to 140V (O/P 1), 70V (O/P 2) or 20V (O/P 3) |
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| Reverse protection by diode clamp, 3A max | |||
| Fault trip | The output will be shut down if a trip condition listed below occurs. | ||
| OVP or OCP | Exceeding the over-voltage or over-current settings for the output. | ||
| Over-temperature | Monitors internal temperature rise to protect against excess ambient temperature or blocked ventilation slots. | ||
| Connections | |||
| Output terminals | Universal 4mm safety binding posts on 19mm (0.75”) at front. Screw terminals at rear (P-models only) | ||
| Terminals can accept fixed shroud 4mm plugs, standard 4mm plugs, fork terminals and bare wires. | |||
| Sense terminals | Sprung loaded screw-less terminals at front. Screw terminals at rear (P-models only) | ||
| Output On/Off Switching | |||
| Individual on/of | Individual keys for each output. On state indicated by key illumination | ||
| Multi-on/ multi-off | Separate keys enable any combination of outputs to be turned on or off either simultaneously (default) or with timed delays from 10ms to 20s. Delayed operation indicated by flashing key illumination |
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| Voltage Tracking | |||
| The power supply can be set so that the voltage of an output is automatically set equal to that of another output and tracks any changes. | |||
| Tracking modes | V2 tracks V1 | V2 tracks V1 | V2 tracks V1 |
| V3 tracks V2 | V4 tracks V3 | ||
| V2 & 3 both track V1 | V2 tracks V1 & V4 tracks V3 | ||
| Setting Memories | |||
| Individual Output Memories | |||
| No. of stores | 50 per output | ||
| Parameters stored | Range, set volts, set current , OVP, OCP | ||
| Linked Output Memories | |||
| No. of stores | 50 | ||
| Parameters stored | Range, set volts, set current, OVP, OCP, output on/off status (for all outputs) | ||
| Metering (Each Output) | |||
| Meter function | Output 1: 5 digit voltage and current meters Output 2 & 3: 4 digit voltage and current meters |
All outputs: 5 digit voltage and current meters Output 3 & 4 at 70V: 4 digit voltage meters |
Output 1 & 2: 5 digit voltage and 4 digit current meters Output 3: 3.5 digit voltage and current meters |
| Simultaneous display of actual and set values. | |||
| Meter resolution | 1mV/0.1mA (O/P 1) 10mV/1mA (O/P 2 & 3) |
1mV/0.1mA 10mv/0.1mA (O/P 3 & 4: 70V range) |
1mV/1mA (O/P 1 & O/P 2) 10mV/10mA (O/P 3) |
| Meter accuracy | As per setting accuracy (CV mode) | ||
| Additional Metering Functions | |||
| V x A | Calculated power in watts, resolution 0.01w, accuracy 0.5% ± 3 digits. | ||
| Digital Bus Interfaces (P-Models ONLY) | |||
| The P-models in the MX series offer full remote control and read back using USB, RS-232, GPIB or LAN (compliant with LXI). All interfaces are at ground potential and opto-isolated from the output terminals. | |||
| RS-232 | Standard 9 pin D connector | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 connection ( backwards compatible with USB 1.x ) Operates as a virtual COM port. | ||
| GPIB (IEEE-488) | The interface conforms with IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 (MX100Q GPIB optional) | ||
| 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. |
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| LXI compliance | LAN interface is compliant with LXI core 2011. (LXI is the abbreviation for Lan eXtensions for instrumentation) | ||
| Digital Programming Performance (P-Models ONLY) | |||
| Programming Speed | |||
| Command delay | Typically <120ms between receiving the command terminator for a step voltage change at the instrument and the output beginning to change. |
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| Driver Software Supplied (P-Models ONLY) | |||
| IVI driver | An IVI driver for Windows* is supplied. This provides support for common applications such as LabView* LAbWindows* KeysightVEE* ect | ||
| USB driver | An installation file is supplied which calls a standard Windows * USB driver | ||
| *LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instrauuments, *Keysight VEE is a trademark of Keysight Technologies. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft. | |||
| General Specifications | |||
| Input | |||
| AC input | 110V to 240V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz. Installation category II | ||
| Input power | 500VA max. | 650VA max. | 600VA 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 fan. | ||
| Safety & EMC | |||
| Safety | Complies with EN61010-1 | ||
| EMC | Complies with EN61326 | ||
| Physical | |||
| Size: (Excludes feet, knob & terminals) |
212 x 130 x 375mm* (WxHxD) Half rack x 3U height. |
320 x 130 x 375mm* (WxHxD) Three quarter rack x 3U height |
212 x 130 x 375mm* (WxHxD) Half rack x 3U height. |
| Weight | 4.8kg (MX100T) 4.9kg (MX100TP) | 7.3kg (MX100Q) 7.5kg (MX100QP) | 5.0kg (MX180T) 5.1kg (MX180TP) |
| Options | |||
| Rack mount | 19” rack mount (RM460) for one or two units | 19” rack mount (RM460) for one unit | 19” rack mount (RM460) for one or two units |
| SKU | 51154-0200 |
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| Manufacturer Part Code | 51154-0200 |
