3. Product Introduction

3.1. Features at a Glance

The DBx Module brings ultra-high performance to the industry’s broadest range of programmable DC power supplies, with key features as follows:

  • Add-on module for MagnaDC power supplies

  • Available from 1.5 kW to 3,000 kW+

  • Less than 5 ppm stability

  • Up to 24-bit resolution

  • Up to 10x output ripple reduction

  • Many configurations

  • Current ratings up to 20,000 Adc

  • Voltage ratings up to 1,000 Vdc

  • Voltage, current, and power control

The DBx Module is a performance-enhancing series-connected add-on module for MagnaDC programmable DC power supplies, delivering ultra-high stability, low ripple, high precision and high accuracy, with voltage, current, and power control modes. The combination of the two products provides a broad range of magnet power supply solutions for high-energy physics and medical applications, including driving dipole, quadrupole, and steering magnets, as well as powering coils to establish stable magnetic fields. In addition, the high power density coupled with the high accuracy and low ripple characteristics make the combined solution ideal for ATE calibration applications.

3.2. Configurations

3.2.1. Configuration A1

The DBx Module Configuration A contains all stages, including the linear regulator, differential- and common-mode DC EMI filters, temperature-stabilized ultra-high stability controller, and DCCT. Configuration A occupies a 1U (1.75” high) rack-mount enclosure and is available for voltages from 10 Vdc to 1,000 Vdc and three different max current ratings, at 75 Adc, 150 Adc, and 225 Adc.

3.2.2. Configuration B1

The DBx Module Configuration B is intended for applications that do not require additional DC filtering and contains only the temperature-stabilized ultra-high stability controller and DCCT. Configuration B occupies a 1U rack-mount enclosure and is available for voltages from 10 Vdc to 1,000 Vdc and three different max current ratings, at 75 Adc, 150 Adc, and 225 Adc.

3.2.3. Configuration C1

The DBx Module Configuration C is intended for high-current applications, where the 1U rack-mount enclosure contains only the temperature-stabilized ultra-high stability controller, with a provided external DCCT that ties into the DBx Module through a rear connector. Configuration C is available for voltages from 10 Vdc to 1,000 Vdc and max current ratings from 500 Adc to 10,000 Adc+. For high-power MT Series systems from 100 kW to 3,000 kW+, the DBx Module can be fully integrated inside the MT Series enclosure.

3.3. Models

3.3.1. Model Ordering Guide

DBx Module models are defined by the configuration type and number (see “Available Configurations” table), the maximum voltage rating, and the maximum current rating. Any voltage from Magna-Power’s standard MagnaDC power supply offering is available, from 10 Vdc to 1,000 Vdc. The DBx Module resolution step size and calibration is a function of its maximum ratings, therefore it’s recommend to specify a model most closely matched to the requirement.

The following ordering guide defines how an DBx Module is defined:

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Fig. 3.1 DBx Module Model Ordering Guide

3.3.2. DBx Module Models

The following tables list the available models in the DBx Module:

Model
Max
Voltage
Max
Current
Configuration
EMI/Ripple
Filter
High Stability,
Precision,
Accuracy
Form Factor

DBx-A1-#-75/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

75

A1

Yes

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-A1-#-150/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

150

A1

Yes

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-A1-#-225/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

225

A1

Yes

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-B1-#-75/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

75

B1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-B1-#-150/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

150

B1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-B1-#-225/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

225

B1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure

DBx-C1-#-500/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

500

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

DBx-C1-#-750/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

750

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

DBx-C1-#-1500/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

1500

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

DBx-C1-#-3000/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

3000

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

DBx-C1-#-5000/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

5000

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

DBx-C1-#-10000/UI

#: 10 to 1,000 Vdc

10000

C1

No

Yes

1U Enclosure + External Transducer

# in the table above defines the DBx Module’s maximum voltage rating, which is typically selected to correspond with the paired MagnaDC power supply’s maximum voltage rating.

3.4. Specifications

The following specifications are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications measured at the product’s maximum ratings.

3.4.1. AC Input Specifications

1Φ AC Input Voltage
1Φ, 2-wire + ground

85 to 265 Vac

AC Input Connector

IEC 60320 C13 receptacle

AC Input Frequency

50-60 Hz

AC Input Isolation

±1500 Vac, maximum input voltage to ground

3.4.2. DC Input/Output Specifications

DC Input
Configuration A1, B1 Only
Qty (2) 0.25” x 0.75” tin plated copper bus bar
3/8”-16 threaded insert on each bus bar
250 Adc maximum
DC Input
Configuration A1, B1 Only
Qty (2) 0.25” x 0.75” tin plated copper bus bar
3/8”-16 threaded insert on each bus bar

3.4.3. Performance Specifications

Stability, FWHM
Voltage Control

< 10 ppm; long-term drift (8 hr)

Stability, FWHM
Current Control

< 10 ppm; long-term drift (8 hr)

Temperature Coefficient
Voltage Control

< 0.05 ppm/°C

Temperature Coefficient
Current Control

< 0.5 ppm/°C

Programming Resolution

18-bit

Measurement Resolution

24-bit

Accuracy
Programmaing and Measurement

± 0.04%

Rise/Fall Time, Maximum

Voltage Mode: 6 s, 10% to 90% max voltage
Current Mode: 6 s, 10% to 90% max current
Power Mode: 6 s, 10% to 90% max power
Power Loss
Configuration A1 Only

Current output x 1.5 volts

Warm-up Time

45 min

3.4.4. External User I/O Specifications

For more details about the External User I/O, see: user-io.

3.4.5. Connectivity Specifications

Communication Interfaces (Standard)

USB Host (Front): Type B
USB Host (Rear): Type B
RS485 (Rear): RJ-45
DBx Interface I/O: 15-pin D-Sub, female
External Interface I/O: 25-pin D-Sub, female

Communication Interfaces (Optional)

LXI TCP/IP Ethernet: RJ-45
EtherNet/IP: Dual RJ-45

3.4.6. Physical Specifications

Racking Standard

EIA-310

Rear Support Rails

Included

Size and Weight
Configuration A1, B1
1U
1.75” H x 19” W x 24” D
(4.4 x 48.3 x 61.0 cm)
35 lbs (15.88 kg)
Size and Weight
Configuration C1
1U (See Above) + External Transducer
External transducer size and weight will vary depending on current rating

3.4.7. Environmental Specifications

Ambient Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature

-25°C to +85°C

Humidity

Relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing

Air Flow

Side air inlet, rear exhaust

3.4.8. Regulatory Compliance

EMC

Complies with 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive)
CISPR 22 / EN 55022 Class A

Safety

Complies with EN61010-1
Complies with 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)

CE Mark

Yes

RoHS Compliant

Yes

3.5. Dimensional Diagrams

The following are vectorized dimensional diagrams for the BDx Module. Click the respective image for a larger vectorized view. 3D STEP models can be downloaded from Magna-Power’s downloads page.

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Fig. 3.2 DBx Module dimensional diagrams

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Fig. 3.3 DBx Module rear view without the protective cover (top) and with the protective cover (bottom)