AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA, AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures, and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring and valuing differentiated power products and services. Also part of our business is VTI Instruments, which delivers precision modular instrumentation and systems for electronic signal distribution, acquisition, and monitoring, used in the world's most demanding test applications.
- +1 800-733-5427 Press 2
858-450-0085 - 858-458-0267
- techsupport.ppd@ametek.com
- 9250 Brown Deer Road
San Diego, CA 92121
United States of America
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Product
AC Power Sources
GUPS (Global UPS)
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
Elgar GUPS are ruggedized on-line "UPS's" that accept a broad range of worldwide utility and military AC input power. Without operator intervention, they automatically select the appropriate input power ranges to accommodate global operation. The GUPS Series has been specifically designed to withstand the rigors of mobile applications. They meet the vibration and shock requirements as specified in MIL-STD-810E, Methods 514.4 and 516.4. Their rackmounted aluminum chassis with stainless steel hardware withstands harsh environments and provides a strong, light weight enclosure.
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Product
Electronic Loads
SLM 1 / 4 Chassis
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
From the leader in programmable power products, Sorensen introduces the SL series electronic loads which offer the best value with the most flexible platform. A wide range of loads are available from 75-1800W with both DC and AC input in benchtop, modular and standalone form factors.
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Product
DC Power Supplies
HPX Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The Sorensen HPX series serves every major market and application that requires demanding test specifications, from industrial automation to material research to aerospace and satellite testing – providing engineers the flexibility they want with the capability they need all in one convenient and affordable system. The Sorensen HPX High Power Extensible, Programmable DC Series delivers unsurpassed quality and reliable low-noise performance, fast and precise programmability with premium features, all in a convenient rack-mount cabinet with casters.
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Product
DC Power Supplies
Asterion DC ASA Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The Sorensen™ Asterion® DC ASA Series is the newest addition to the Asterion platform of power testing solutions. The new ASA Series features three independent, isolated 600W channels for a combined 1800W total output power. The autoranging supplies feature expanded current and voltage range at the full output power level, enabling the ability to satisfy a wider testing need without requiring the purchase of additional models.
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Product
DC Power Supplies
SGX Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The Sorensen SGX Series represents the next generation of high power programmable DC power supplies. The SGX Series is designed for exceptional load transient response, low noise and the highest power density in the industry. With a full 15 kW available down to 20 V output in a 3U package the SGX leads the industry in power density. The power density is enhanced by a stylish front air intake allowing supplies to be stacked without any required clearance between units.
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Product
Electronic Loads
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
Electronic loads have found a variety of applications ranging from power converter testing to current modulation. A large range of power sources can be tested using an electronic load from converters, inverters and UPSs to electrochemical sources such as batteries and fuel cells.
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Product
Thermal Vacuum Heater Power
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
Provides programmable power to heater elements
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Product
AC Power Sources
BPS Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The BPS Series consists of multiple high power AC power systems that provide controlled AC output for ATE and product test applications. This high power AC test system covers a wide spectrum of AC power applications at an affordable cost. Using state-of-the-art PWM switching techniques, the BPS Series combines compactness, robustness and functionality in a compact floor-standing chassis, no larger than a typical office copying machine. This higher power density has been accomplished without the need to resort to elaborate cooling schemes or additional installation wiring. Simply roll the unit to its designated location (using included casters), plug it in, and the BPS Series is ready to work for you.
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Product
DC Power Supplies
SGe Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The SGe is an economical, FET based, high switching speed, programmable, dc power supply alternative to SCR and IGBT based dc supplies.
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Product
Electronic Loads
SLD DC
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
From the leader in programmable power products, Sorensen introduces the SL series electronic loads which offer the best value with the most flexible platform. A wide range of loads are available from 75-1800W with both DC and AC input in benchtop, modular and standalone form factors.
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Product
Engineered Systems
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
When a catalog product cannot completely satisfy a requirement, AMETEK Programmable Power's Solutions Business provides custom power supply systems and integrations. The solutions range from OEM integration for medical and semiconductor industries to modular avionics ATE power subsystems to turnkey solar array simulators for satellites. We also can modify power supplies to meet your application requirements.
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Product
Test Compliance
MX CTS Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
A growing number of electronic products manufactured today have to meet international regulatory requirements for emissions and immunity. This is particularly true for products sold in the European community as well as a growing list of countries in the Far East. The California Instruments MXCTS System provides a cost-effective test solution aimed at verifying higher power product compliance to a number of AC and DC related harmonized test standards. The MXCTS system offers many of the same features and capabilities of the California Instruments CTS Series product line already in use at many EMC labs around the world.
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Product
Electronic Loads
SLM DC
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
From the leader in programmable power products, Sorensen introduces the SL series electronic loads which offer the best value with the most flexible platform. A wide range of loads are available from 75-1800W with both DC and AC input in benchtop, modular and standalone form factors.
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Product
DC Power Supplies
DCS Series
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The DCS Series of 1 kW, 1.2 kW and 3 kW programmable power supplies provides a highly reliable power platform. It utilizes unique packaging techniques to achieve continuous full output power (1 kW, 1.2 kW or 3 kW) in any volt/amp combination within the rated output voltage and current limits in a low profile chassis. This DCS power supply family has an easy-to-use front panel with 10-turn potentiometers to adjust voltage and current settings that are displayed simultaneously. LEDs indicate overtemperature, remote programming, shutdown and over voltage protection, status and constant-voltage/current mode operation. The DCS 3 kW Models have push button control of the output standby mode, OVP reset, remote/local programming and preview status of voltage, current and OVP setpoints.
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Product
DC Power / Energy Absorber Test System
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
The Energy Absorber Test System includes power supplies and a regenerative energy absorber with a rating of 400VDC at ±150A. The system consists of DC power supplies, an AC distribution and interlock system, an energy absorber chassis and an absorber load resistor chassis. The power sources are equipped with a remote control option allowing control via GPIB or with front panel controls in local mode. The operation of the specific parts of the system is described in the sections below.

































