Chapter 2. Theory; General Description; Output Impedance Range; Output Regulation - Advanced Energy Pinnacle 20 kW Manual

Theory

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Energy Pinnacle
in dc power.
They...
• Are light and compact
• Are highly efficient (low internal heat dissipation)
• Provide excellent regulation and stability
• Have a highly reliable solid state design
• Store very little energy in the output filter
• Quickly extinguish and recover from arcs
• Deliver full power over a 4:1 impedance range (with no taps)

Output Impedance Range

No taps, mechanical or electrical, exist in the Pinnacle supply. The unit delivers full power
over a 6.25:1 impedance range without the need for tap changes. You never need to open the
unit or generate signals to control taps.

Output Regulation

The Pinnacle supply can be used as a power, current, or voltage source, depending on the
method of output regulation selected. Since setpoint levels are stored in nonvolatile memory,
you can use them to recover from input power interruptions and to ensure repeatability from
run to run.

Interfaces

Pinnacle power supplies can be configured with a variety of interfaces. Your Pinnacle supply
can be controlled from an active front panel, a Pinnacle Remote Active Panel, an analog/
digital connector (User port), or a serial communications (Host) port. The serial
communications port, active front panel, and Pinnacle Remote Panel provide access to all
operating parameters and control functions. The User port provides limited access to operating
parameters and control functions.
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