B&K Precision PVS60085MR Programmable DC Power Supply

Overview

The B&K Precision PVS60085MR is a multi-range programmable DC power supply delivering clean output power up to 3 kW in a compact 2U package. This model allows flexible combinations of voltage and current up to the 3 kW maximum power limit, providing versatility for diverse testing applications. With excellent regulation and fast transient response, it combines high-programming resolution with multiple remote interfaces for both benchtop and test system integration. The built-in solar array simulator (SAS) function makes it ideal for photovoltaic testing and validation.

Key Features

• Multi-range output: flexible voltage/current combinations up to 600V/8.5A within 3 kW power limit
• High resolution: 10 mV voltage, 0.1 mA current
• Fast transient response: ≤ 0.5 ms
• Adjustable voltage and current slope with programmable rise and fall times
• List mode: 9 user-defined programs with up to 100 programmable steps
• Master/slave mode: control up to 4 units in parallel
• Built-in SAS function: stores up to 16 I-V curves with Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp parameters
• Bright vacuum fluorescent display with concurrent setting and measurement values
• Multiple interfaces: USB, RS-232, GPIB, LAN with SCPI command support
• External analog programming and monitoring interface
• LabVIEW driver and softpanel for remote control and data logging

Applications

• Photovoltaic (solar array) testing with I-V curve simulation
• Motor inverter testing and verification
• High-voltage DC testing and research
• Production test and design verification
• Automated test equipment (ATE) system integration
• Solar MPPT algorithm validation