AE Techron 8504 Switch-Mode Amplifier | APC Technology Group

8504

8504

AE Techron

DC-50kHz Switch-Mode Amplifier

4 kW (up to 100 kVA), up to 400A continuous, single-phase

8504 amplifiers are 400Vp, low-noise, DC-to-50-kHz switch-mode amplifiers. They are fast enough for DC automotive dropout testing and capable of AC voltages required for ISO 61000 and Aviation testing. Plus, they have low enough noise and distortion specifications to be the reference power source in power quality measurements. The 8504 amplifier is capable of reproducing AC, DC and AC+DC waveforms into loads from a dead short to high impedance.

It can be used to simulate a battery at 13.5 VDC or be an AC source with a L-N potential of up to 140 VAC. Rated current, for a given voltage, is available for all waveform types (AC, DC or AC+DC) at frequencies from DC to 50 kHz. Voltages from 0 to 260 VRMS are available with no changes in configuration.

The 8504 excels when it comes to driving reactive loads. As frequencies increase, the effective impedance of the load becomes a much larger part of the total load to be driven (especially with inductive loads like coils). However, when driving reactive loads, the 8504 is capable of receiving, reprocessing and returning to the load up to 5X its rated power. The result is a bench top system capable of 10 kVA+ output while drawing less than 4 kW of AC mains power.

Key Performance Capabilities:

  • Bandwidth: DC to 50 kHz
  • Voltage: 0 to 260 VRMS; 0 to 400 VDC
  • Slew rate: Up to 60 V/µs
  • Current: Up to 80 ARMS*
  • Distortion: <0.2%
  • Power: 4 kW*
  • Power levels up to 5X rated power when driving reactive loads
  • High power efficiency and density

*Models available with output power from 4 kW to 24 kW (capable of up to 100 kVA).

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More Information
Attribute Value
Protection Over/under voltage, over current, over temperature
Bandwidth DC – 50 kHz
Source Impedance 3 mΩ + 3 µH
Supply Voltage Single-phase, 208V ±10% 30A, 50/60 Hz, 230/240V ±10%, 30A version available
Cooling Internal forced-air fans
Output 3/8-inch high-current post connectors
Operating Environment

Temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 122 °F);

  • Maximum output power derated above 30 °C (86 °F)

Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C

Altitude: 3000 m Maximum

Environment: Indoor Use Only, Pollution degree 2

Equipment Class: Group 1 Class A

Transient Overvoltage: Overvoltage Category II

Dimensions (HxWxD): 5.25 x 19.0 x 25.26 in (13.34 x 48.26 x 64.16 cm)

Weight (approx): 84 lbs. (38.1 kg)

Operating Modes AC, DC and AC + DC
Max Voltage Ranges
  • AC: 0 – 260 VRMS
  • AC + DC: 0 – ±400 VP
  • Maximum Output Current 80A RMS
    Surge Rating 2X power at up to 400Vp or 150A
    Apparent Power Rating Up to 5X continuous power rating at up to 400 Vp or 150A
    Load Regulation <0.025%, DC to 100 Hz; <0.05%, 10 Hz to 10 kHz
    Line Regulation <0.1% for 10% line change
    External Sense Voltage-drop compensation sense line
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
  • 80 kHz, low-passed: Less than 0.3% from 10 Hz to 30 kHz; 0.5% up to 50 kHz
  • 30 kHz, low-passed: Less than 0.1% from 10 Hz to 50 kHz
  • DC Offset <10 mV
    Distortion <0.2%
    Slew Rate Load dependent; up to 60V per µs, typically 10 µs to 30 µs for 10% to 90% of full-scale change depending on load and power
    Efficiency 85%, typical
    Power Factor .72, typical
    Input Characteristics
  • Unbalanced: BNC connector
  • Balanced: Terminal strip
  • More Information
    Attribute Value
    Data Sheet Click here to view

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