Ametek / Elgar / Sorensen DCS150-7E 1 kW Power Supply

The Ametek / Elgar / Sorensen DCS150-7E is a 1 kW programmable DC power supply designed for manufacturing test, component burn-in, avionics, telecommunications, consumer product development, beam steering, process control, and laboratory R&D. Built on high-frequency switching regulator technology, it delivers high power density in a compact, low-profile chassis suitable for demanding validation and acceptance testing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Output Power: 1.0 kW


• Output Voltage: 0 to 150 Vdc


• Output Current: 0 to 7 A


• Input Voltage: Selectable 100–132 Vac or 200–2150 Vac, single phase, 47–63 Hz


• Load Regulation: Tight regulation capability for validation and acceptance testing


• Over-Voltage Protection (OVP): Adjustable with external TTL, AC, or DC shutdown inputs

Key Features

• 10-turn potentiometers for high-resolution voltage and current adjustment from zero to rated output


• Simultaneous digital display of output voltage and current


• Automatic mode crossover between constant current and constant voltage operation


• Remote sensing to compensate for losses in power leads


• Parallel or series connection capability for increased current or voltage output


• Front panel LED indicators for overtemperature, remote programming status, shutdown, OVP, and operating mode


• Multiple programming options: analog (10-turn), digital 12-bit via IEEE-488.2/RS-232C (Option M9C), and 16-bit via LXI-compliant Ethernet LAN/RS-232C (M130 option)


• Isolated analog control and monitoring available (Option M51)


• External shutdown via TTL, AC, or DC inputs


• Remote status signal outputs for OVP, programming mode, thermal shutdown, and output levels

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 43 mm H × 482 mm W × 445 mm D


• Weight: 19 lb

Compatibility & Integration Multiple interface options enable integration into automated test systems. IEEE-488.2, RS-232C, and Ethernet LAN connectivity support remote operation and data logging. Multichannel follower interfaces (Options M85 or M131) allow master-follower control configurations.