Chapter 2. Theory Of Operation; General Description; Output Impedance Range; Output Regulation - Advanced Energy Pinnacle User Manual

Theory of Operation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Energy Pinnacle™ series of DC power supplies provide the ultimate
advantages 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 a4:1 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 4:1 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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