GW Instek PSW 80-13.5 DC Power Supply

Overview

The GW Instek PSW 80-13.5 is a single-output, multi-range programmable DC power supply with a maximum power rating of 360W. It provides flexible voltage and current combinations from 0-80V and 0-13.5A within the constant power envelope. Designed with CV/CC priority selection, it is particularly effective for battery and LED testing applications where controlled inrush current limiting is critical.

Key Features

• Voltage Range: 0 to 80V; Current Range: 0 to 13.5A
• Maximum Output Power: 360W (constant power mode)
• CV/CC priority mode for protecting sensitive devices during power-on
• Adjustable slew rate for smooth voltage and current transitions
• Series operation: stack up to 2 units to reach 160V
• Parallel operation: combine up to 3 units to reach 40.5A
• Over-voltage protection (OVP) and over-current protection (OCP)
• Standard connectivity: LAN, USB Host/Device, analog control interface
• Optional GPIB-USB adapter and RS232-USB cable support
• LabVIEW driver and data logging software included
• Compact 1/3 rack-mount design

Applications

• LED characteristic curve (I-V) measurement and testing
• Battery charge/discharge profile testing
• High-current device protection testing
• Lighting device and capacitor power-on surge testing
• Research and laboratory power applications

Included Accessories

• User's Manual (printed and CD)
• Power Cord (region dependent)
• GTL-240 USB Cable (L-type)
• PSW-004 Basic Accessories Kit: M8 terminal bolts with nuts and washers (x2), M4 terminal screws and washers (x2), air filter, analog control lock lever, analog control protection dummy