(all single channel models except 9184B and 9185B)
Dual channel models
Individual output on/off buttons
for each output channel
High voltage models
High voltage models come with special binding posts
engineered for maximum safety
Rear panel
Standard
USB interface
Intelligent temperature-controlled,
low noise cooling fan
Modular interface card slots
Only buy what you need, when you need it. Pick and
choose from up to 4 different types of interface cards
to install at time of purchase or upgrade later.
Interface card options include: LAN and GPIB,
Digital I/O and Analog Control, RS485, or RS232.
Installation is quick and easy and does not require
opening the instrument case (does not void warranty).
Rear panel output
and remote sense
terminals
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Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170B & 9180B series
External control and programming
Versatile connectivity
These power supplies offer SCPI IEEE488.2 compatible standard USB, optional
GPIB and LAN interfaces, and an optional 8-bit digital I/O and analog control
card to facilitate test system development and integration.
Test sequence execution in list mode
The list mode feature allows users to download a list of commands to the
power supply’s internal memory and execute them. A total of 150 steps can
be allocated to one of 10 internal memory locations. The test sequence can be
programmed from the front panel, remotely through the included application
software, or via the USB, GPIB, or LAN interfaces using SCPI commands. Each
step’s voltage, current, and duration parameters can be set, with sequences
configured for single or repeated execution.
External analog programming interface
(1)
The power supplies’ output voltage and current can be controlled by either
external analog voltage or resistance. Use a 0-5 V or 0-10 V external DC
voltage source, or 0-5 kΩ variable resistor to control the output from zero to
full scale.
Application software
Create test sequences for execution in list mode via the GPIB or USB interface
using the included PC software.
I
Create,
I
View
Web server interface
(2)
The 9170B/9180B series power supplies with the GPIB/LAN interface installed
provide a built-in Web server that allows users to configure, control, or monitor
the basic settings of the power supply from a remote computer using a Java-
enabled Web browser. Connect to the user-defined IP address to view the web
control page. SCPI commands can also be sent through the Web server interface.
Interface for controlling voltage, current, and output state
save, and load program lists
test monitors maximum and minimum voltage and current values
Control settings page for configuration of protection
and password settings for the system
output characteristic curves and export data to a file
I
Pass/Fail
over a specified period of time
Telnet interface
(2)
Power supplies can be controlled with SCPI commands via a Telnet connection
over the Ethernet interface. Any computer with a Telnet client can be used to
control the power supply.
Multi-unit control
(3)
In multi-unit control mode, up to 31 units can be daisy chained via the RS485
interface for synchronization purposes and controlled from one master unit via
the USB, GPIB, or LAN interface.
(1) Requires card option DR1DIO or DR2DIO
(2) Requires card option DRGL
(3) Requires card option DRRS485
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Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170B & 9180B series
Two power supplies in one
The 9170B/9180B series provide a unique dual
range feature that offers the best of both worlds
by supplying two different ranges. Users can
select between high and low range operation for
either more voltage or more current depending
on your application, avoiding the higher cost of
buying more power than necessary.
9170B/9180B Series Operating Range
Test modes for LED and other special applications
To address the growing LED market, the 9170B/9180B series design incorporates special LED test modes for efficient and safe electrical tests of LED panels. Power-
ing LEDs with conventional power supplies will potentially cause permanent damage to the UUT or limit its lifespan. This damage is caused by the excessive inrush
current at power up and the non-linear characteristics of the LED’s I-V curve. These power supplies feature two distinct operating modes suitable for LED testing in a
manufacturing or R&D environment and other special applications requiring a controlled rise time at power up without generating any inrush current.
LED mode
With LED mode active, inrush current will be eliminated or minimized to protect the UUT.
Inrush current
Output ON
Output ON
LED mode ON
LED mode OFF
Current flow during power up with LED mode enabled
Example LED test setup
Low current mode*
This unique function enables the power supply to
minimize the voltage rise time in a controlled
manner. This mode is used when operating at a
low current (< 1 A) and quick transitions from a
high-to-low or low-to-high voltage are needed.
Low current mode OFF
Low current mode ON
Voltage rise time with and without low current mode enabled
* Low current mode for high voltage models 9184B and 9185B only.
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Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170B & 9180B series
Specifications
Low Range
Output Rating
High Range
Number of Channels
Max Output Power
Line Regulation
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Current
9171B
0-10 V,
0-10 A
0-20 V,
0-5 A
1
100 W
9172B
0-35 V,
0-3 A
0-70 V,
0-1.5 A
1
105 W
9173B
0-10 V,
0-10 A
0-20 V,
0-5 A
2
200 W
9174B
0-35 V,
0-3 A
0-70 V,
0-1.5 A
2
210 W
9181B
0-18 V,
0-8 A
0-36 V,
0-4 A
1
≤
0.01 %+1 mV
≤
0.01 %+1 mV
144 W
9182B
0-10 V,
0-20 A
0-20 V,
0-10 A
1
200 W
9183B
0-35 V,
0-6 A
0-70 V,
0-3 A
1
210 W
9184B
0-100 V,
0-2 A
0-200 V,
0-1 A
1
200 W
9185B
0-400 V,
0-0.5 A
0-600 V,
0-0.35 A
1
210 W
≤
0.01 %+250 uA
≤
0.01 %+250 uA
≤
0.35 mVrms /
≤
3 mVpp
≤
2 mA rms
≤
1.5 uA rms
1 mV
≤
0.05 %
+5 mV
≤
0.1 %
+2 mA
1 mA
2 mV
≤
0.05 %
+10 mV
≤
0.1 %
+1 mA
0.1 mA
1 mV
≤
0.05 %
+5 mV
≤
0.1 %
+2 mA
1 mA
2 mV
≤
0.05 %
+10 mV
≤
0.1 %
+1 mA
0.1 mA
1 mV
≤
0.05 %
+5 mV
1 mA
2 mV
≤
0.05 %
+10 mV
≤
0.1 %
+2 mA
0.2 mA
10 mV
≤
0.05 %
+50 mV
≤
0.1 %
+1 mA
0.1 mA
20 mV
≤
0.05 %
+100 mV
≤
0.1 %
+0.1 mA
0.01 mA
≤
0.5 mVrms
≤
1.5 mVrms /
≤
4.5 mVrms /
/≤5 mVpp
≤
15 mVpp
≤
45 mVpp
Load Regulation
1
Normal Mode
≤
0.35 mVrms
≤
0.5 mVrms /
≤
0.35 mVrms
≤
0.5 mVrms /
Voltage
/
≤
3 mVpp
≤
5 mVpp
/
≤
3 mVpp
≤
5 mVpp
Ripple and Noise
(20 Hz – 20 MHz)
Normal Mode
Current
Common Mode
Current
Programming /
Readback Resolution
Programming /
Readback Accuracy
±(% output+offset)
Temperature
Coefficient per °C
±(% output+offset)
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Current
≤
0.1 %
+2 mA
≤
0.1 %
+5 mA
≤
0.005 %+1 mV
≤
0.01 %+3 mA
≤
50 µs for output to recover to within 15 mV
≤
0.005 %
+10 mV
≤
100 µs for
≤
0.005 %
+20 mV
Transient Response Time
2
Settling Time
3
Measurement Time
OVP Accuracy
OCP Accuracy
OVP/OCP Response Time
4
Rising Time at Full Load / No Load
Falling Time at Full Load
Falling Time at No Load
Stability (8 hrs)
±(% output+offset)
Voltage
Current
≤
8 ms
≤
8 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
30 ms
≤
0.5 %+0.1 V
≤
5 ms
≤
100 µs for
output to
output to
recover to within recover to within
50 mV
120 mV
≤
0.5 %+0.1 A
≤
1 ms
≤
8 ms
≤
8 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
0.5 %+1 V
≤
8 ms
≤
8 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
10 ms
≤
0.02 %+2 mV
≤
30 ms
≤
30 ms
≤
0.02 %
+10 mV
≤
40 ms
≤
40 ms
≤
0.02 %
+20 mV
≤
250 ms
Command Processing Time
5
≤
10 ms (typical)
0.1 %+1 mA
Notes:
1 With sense terminal connected.
2 Following a change in output current from full load to half load or vice versa.
3 Maximum time required for the output voltage to change from 1% to 99% or vice versa after receiving a VOLTage or VSET command via GPIB or USB interface.
4 Average time for output to start to drop after OVP/OCP condition occurs.
5 Maximum time for output to change after receipt of commands.