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ALx系列

DC Electronic Load

Size
3U to 24U
Power
1.25 kW to 20 kW
Manufactured
USA
Build-time
4-6 weeks

The ALx Series MagnaLOAD utilizes conventional linear MOSFET-based dissipative elements, allowing the series to achieve a very wide voltage-current operating range within the model’s maximum power rating. Using the same heat management innovations developed for Magna-Power’s high density programmable DC power supplies, the ALx Series’ conservative cooling ensures long product life with continuous full power operation in environments up to 50°C ambient operating temperature.

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精密控制与测量

精密控制与测量

从设定点到负载点,DSP驱动的精密控制。

SLx 系列采用 Magna-Power 的 xGen MagnaLINK™ 数字控制平台,该平台使用分布式 DSP 网络和高速板间通信,利用内部开发的底层通信协议。内部增益调度与现场可调增益相结合,支持广泛的负载条件。

  • 电压、电流和功率控制,具有 16 位分辨率。
  • 可编程压摆率控制。
  • 原生 100 ppm 稳定性。
  • 本地、远程和无引线电压检测,实现精确的负载点调节。
即插即用主从控制

即插即用主从控制

通过聚合系统额定值实现无缝功率扩展。

双 MagnaLINK 端口提供新一代数字混合主从控制,单台设备即可指挥同步堆叠系统。通过最多 16 台设备并联扩展电流能力。辅助电流检测连接可向主机实时反馈模拟电流,实现精确的聚合与显示。

  • 通过简单的接口接线即可并联多达 16 台设备。
  • 单一设定值;同步输出与保护。
  • 辅助电流检测反馈,确保精确均流。
  • 自动配置和聚合测量,集中显示于单一主机界面。

From lab scripts to factory PLCs, flexible programming & integration.

轻松实现软件集成

可读命令,快速响应——兼容任何编程语言。

SLx 系列提供清晰的文本化 API,原生支持 SCPI 和 Modbus。超过 60 条详细文档化的命令涵盖启动/停止、电压/电流/功率设定值、斜率控制、高精度测量及完整配置——助您的脚本和系统从概念验证快速迈向生产部署。

  • SCPI 和 Modbus 命令集,行为一致可靠。
  • 启动/停止与保护:启用输出、设置跳闸限值、查询状态。
  • 高精度读数:电压、电流、功率及检测反馈。
  • 面向开发者的文档与示例。
import serial
magnaPower = serial.Serial(port='COM4', baudrate=115200)
magnaPower.write('*IDN?\n'.encode())
print magna_power.readline()
magnaPower.write('VOLT 0\n'.encode())
magnaPower.write('CURR 0\n'.encode())
magnaPower.write('OUTP:START\n'.encode())
magnaPower.write('VOLT 270\n'.encode())
currSetPoints = [50, 100, 150, 250]
for currSetPoint in currSetPoints:
    print 'Setting Current to %s A' % currSetPoint
    magnaPower.write('CURR {0}\n'.format(currSetPoint).encode())
    magnaPower.write('MEAS:VOLT?\n'.encode())
    print magnaPower.readline()
    time.sleep(20)
magnaPower.write('OUTP:STOP\n'.encode())
magnaPower.close()
magna_power = serial('COM4', 'BaudRate', 115200);
fopen(magnaPower);
fprintf(magnaPower,'*IDN?');
idn = fscanf(magnaPower);
fprintf(magnaPower,'VOLT 0');
fprintf(magnaPower,'CURR 0');
fprintf(magnaPower,'OUTP:START');
fprintf(magnaPower,'VOLT 270');
for currSetPoint in [50, 100, 150, 250]
    display('Setting Current to '+currSetPoint+' A');
    fprintf(magnaPower, 'CURR '+currSetPoint);
    fprintf(magnaPower,'MEAS:VOLT?');
    display(fscanf(magnaPower));
    pause(20);
end 
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdint.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <windows.h>

int main()
{
    printf("Opening connection.\n");

    uint8_t recvBuffer[sizeof(uint8_t) * 256];
    memset(recvBuffer, 0, 256);

    // Choose the serial port name.  
    // COM ports higher than COM9 need the \\.\ prefix, which is written as
    // "\\\\.\\" in C because we need to escape the backslashes.
    const char* device = "\\\\.\\COM4";

    // Choose the baud rate (bits per second).  
    uint32_t baud_rate = 115200;

    HANDLE port = open_serial_port(device, baud_rate);
    if (port == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) { return 1; }

    char* scpiCmd = (char*)"*IDN?\n";
    size_t cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    int result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;
   
    result = read_port(port, recvBuffer, 256);
    printf("Sent: %s\nReceived: %s\n", scpiCmd, recvBuffer);
   
    scpiCmd = (char*)"VOLT 0\n";
    cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;

    scpiCmd = (char*)"CURR 0\n";
    cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;

    scpiCmd = (char*)"OUTP:START\n";
    cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;

    scpiCmd = (char*)"VOLT 270\n";
    cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;

    char setPoints[4][5] = {"50", "100", "150", "200"};
    char setPointBuffer[40];
    scpiCmd = (char*)"MEAS:VOLT?\n";

    for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
    {
        sprintf(setPointBuffer, "CURR %s\n", setPoints[i]);
        printf("Setting current to %s A\n", setPoints[i]);
        cmdLen = strlen(setPointBuffer);
        result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)setPointBuffer, cmdLen);
        if (result < 0)
            return -1;
        memset(recvBuffer, 0, 256);
        result = read_port(port, recvBuffer, 256);
        printf("Received: %s\n", recvBuffer);
        Sleep(20000);  // 20000ms = 20s
    }

    scpiCmd = (char*)"OUTP:STOP\n";
    cmdLen = strlen(scpiCmd);
    result = write_port(port, (uint8_t*)scpiCmd, cmdLen);
    if (result < 0)
        return -1;

    CloseHandle(port);

    printf("Connection closed.\n");
    return 0;
}
using System;
using System.IO.Ports;
using System.Threading;

namespace SerialCommunicationInCSharp
{
  public class Program
  {
    static bool _continue;
    static SerialPort serialPort;

    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
      Thread readThread = new Thread(Read);

      Console.WriteLine("Opening connection.");

      // Create a new SerialPort object with default settings.
      serialPort = new SerialPort("COM4", 115200, Parity.None, 8, StopBits.One);

      // Set the read/write timeouts
      serialPort.ReadTimeout = 500;
      serialPort.WriteTimeout = 500;

      serialPort.Open();
      _continue = true;
      readThread.Start();

      Console.WriteLine("Sending: *IDN?");
      serialPort.WriteLine("*IDN?");

      serialPort.WriteLine("VOLT 0");
      serialPort.WriteLine("CURR 0");
      serialPort.WriteLine("OUTP:START");
      serialPort.WriteLine("VOLT 270");

      string[] currSetPoints = { "50", "100", "150", "250" };
ß
      for(int i = 0; i < currSetPoints.Length; i++)
      {
        serialPort.WriteLine(String.Format("'CURR {0}", currSetPoints[i]));
        serialPort.WriteLine("MEAS:VOLT?");
        Thread.Sleep(20000);
      }

      serialPort.WriteLine("OUTP:STOP");

      Console.WriteLine("Closing connection.");
      _continue = false;
      serialPort.Close();
      }

    public static void Read()
    {
      while (_continue)
      {
        try
        {
          string message = serialPort.ReadLine();
          Console.WriteLine("Received: " + message);
        }
        catch (TimeoutException) { }
      }
    }
  }
}
外部用户I/O

外部用户I/O

灵活的隔离式模拟-数字控制。

所有SLx系列电源均标配一个26针D-Sub连接器,指定为外部用户I/O。该连接器提供:

  • 8路数字输出(5V逻辑)
  • 4路数字输入(5V逻辑)
  • 4路模拟输出(0-10V逻辑)
  • 4路模拟输入(0-10V逻辑)

外部用户I/O与输出端子隔离,并以接地为参考。连接器引脚可由用户配置,允许用户选择其应用所需的功能,同时为未来新功能提供扩展能力。使用数字输出可将电源与外部使能信号或数字故障监测逻辑等集成,或使用0-10V模拟输出监测电压和电流。还提供了一个专用高速模拟输入,采样率为2 kHz,可实现近实时控制。

工业通信与控制

工业通信与控制

从实验室网络到PLC——按您的方式集成。

该系列出厂即配备双USB(前置和后置)和RS485接口,支持SCPI和Modbus协议。针对网络和工厂自动化需求,可选择完全集成的选项,支持Modbus,提供详尽的文档,并附带设备描述文件,以加速PLC设置和标签映射。

  • 标配双USB(前置+后置)和RS485。
  • 通过LXI TCP/IP以太网(+LXI)选项实现TCP/IP网络连接。
  • PLC现场总线选项:CANopen(+CAN)、EtherCAT(+ECAT)、EtherNet/IP(+EIP)、Modbus-TCP(+MTCP)、PROFINET(+PROF)。
  • 包含设备文件:EDS(CANopen/EtherNet/IP)、ESI XML(EtherCAT)、GSDML(PROFINET),实现快速PLC集成。
  • 完整的命令文档、示例和诊断工具。

内置 MagnaCTRL 软件

多产品仪表板控制、诊断和更新——开箱即用。

MagnaCTRL 是一款现代化的多产品控制平台,随 xGen 产品附带提供。构建仪表板、配置 I/O、运行更新以及访问深度诊断功能——一切尽在一个应用中。

  • 可配置仪表板:添加/排列小组件,监控和控制多台已连接设备。
  • 产品浏览器:自动检测设备、保存连接,并在后续会话中自动重连。
  • 外部用户 I/O 面板:映射 26 针 I/O,导出/导入引脚映射,实现快速部署。
  • 固件/软件更新:自动检测新版本发布;如需要,可离线执行手动更新(请参阅更新日志)
  • 校准工具:调整编程/测量增益/偏移量;在指引下,调谐控制回路增益。
  • 数据记录:图形化输出及 .csv 格式记录电压、电流和功率的测量值与设定值随时间的变化
内置 MagnaCTRL 软件

State-of-the-art USA manufacturing with worldwide support

美国制造

美国制造

垂直整合制造,实现全面质量管控。

Magna-Power 产品的设计、制造、测试和售后服务均在位于新泽西州弗莱明顿的 Magna-Power 总部完成,总部面积达 73,500 平方英尺。金属加工、磁性元件制造、PCB 组装和老化测试均在内部完成,从而严格把控质量、成本和交货周期。

  • 美国制造:工程设计、生产制造和售后服务集于一处。
  • 内部生产:金属加工、磁性元件、SMT PCB 和表面处理。
  • 可靠性验证:每台设备均经过全面测试、校准和老化试验。
全球服务与OEM零部件支持

全球服务与OEM零部件支持

工厂级专业技术,本地化响应。

Magna-Power以工厂及授权服务中心为其产品提供全面支持,服务网络覆盖北美、欧洲、英国、亚太、东亚及南美地区。无论是否在保修期内,均采用工厂标准流程和原厂零部件,将设备恢复至出厂规格。

  • 全球覆盖:总部位于新泽西州,并设有多个区域授权服务中心。
  • 一致的维修标准:采用工厂诊断流程、作业指导书和系统图纸。
  • 原厂OEM零部件:经过测试的替换组件,确保可靠、高效的维修服务,最大限度减少停机时间。

Model Ordering Guide

For both ordering and production, ALx Series models are uniquely defined by several key characteristics, as defined by the following diagram:

ALx Series Ordering Guide

ALx Series Models

There are 27 different models in the ALx Series spanning power levels: 1.25 kW, 2.5 kW, 5 kW, 7.5 kW, 10 kW, 12.5 kW, 15 kW, 17.5 kW, 20 kW. To determine the appropriate model:

  1. Select the desired Max Voltage (Vdc) from the left-most column.
  2. Select the desired Max Current (Adc) from the same row that contains your desired Max Voltage.
  3. Construct your model number according to the model ordering guide.
Model Max Power Max Voltage Max Current Package Type Min Voltage Max Resistance
ALx1.25-200-3001.25 kW200 Vdc300 AdcRack-mount2.5 Vdc70.40 Ω
ALx1.25-500-1251.25 kW500 Vdc125 AdcRack-mount6.0 Vdc448.00 Ω
ALx1.25-1000-37.51.25 kW1000 Vdc37.5 AdcRack-mount7.5 Vdc1792.00 Ω
ALx2.5-200-6002.5 kW200 Vdc600 AdcRack-mount2.5 Vdc70.40 Ω
ALx2.5-500-2502.5 kW500 Vdc250 AdcRack-mount6.0 Vdc448.00 Ω
ALx2.5-1000-752.5 kW1000 Vdc75 AdcRack-mount7.5 Vdc1792.00 Ω
ALx5-200-12005 kW200 Vdc1200 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc35.20 Ω
ALx5-500-5005 kW500 Vdc500 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc224.00 Ω
ALx5-1000-1505 kW1000 Vdc150 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc896.00 Ω
ALx7.5-200-18007.5 kW200 Vdc1800 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc23.47 Ω
ALx7.5-500-7507.5 kW500 Vdc750 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc149.33 Ω
ALx7.5-1000-2257.5 kW1000 Vdc225 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc597.33 Ω
ALx10-200-240010 kW200 Vdc2400 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc17.60 Ω
ALx10-500-100010 kW500 Vdc1000 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc112.00 Ω
ALx10-1000-30010 kW1000 Vdc300 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc448.00 Ω
ALx12.5-200-300012.5 kW200 Vdc3000 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc14.08 Ω
ALx12.5-500-125012.5 kW500 Vdc1250 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc89.60 Ω
ALx12.5-1000-37512.5 kW1000 Vdc375 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc358.40 Ω
ALx15-200-360015 kW200 Vdc3600 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc11.73 Ω
ALx15-500-150015 kW500 Vdc1500 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc74.67 Ω
ALx15-1000-45015 kW1000 Vdc450 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc298.67 Ω
ALx17.5-200-420017.5 kW200 Vdc4200 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc10.06 Ω
ALx17.5-500-175017.5 kW500 Vdc1750 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc64.00 Ω
ALx17.5-1000-52517.5 kW1000 Vdc525 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc256.00 Ω
ALx20-200-480020 kW200 Vdc4800 AdcFloor-standing2.5 Vdc8.80 Ω
ALx20-500-200020 kW500 Vdc2000 AdcFloor-standing6.0 Vdc56.00 Ω
ALx20-1000-60020 kW1000 Vdc600 AdcFloor-standing7.5 Vdc224.00 Ω

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

AC Input Specifications

AC Input Voltage
1Φ, 2-wire + ground
100-240 Vac (UI: Universal Input); Available on 1.25 to 17.5 kW Models
200-240 Vac (UI2: Universal Input 2); Available on 20 kW Models
AC Input Frequency
50-60 Hz
AC Input Isolation
±1500 Vac, maximum input voltage to ground

Programming Interface Specifications

Front Panel Programming
Aluminum rotary knob with encoder, keypad, or up-down arrow for single bit control
Computer Interfaces
Standard
USB Host (Front): Type B
USB Host (Rear): Type B
RS485 (Rear): RJ-45
MagnaLINK™: RJ-25 x 2
Computer Interfaces
LXI TCP/IP Ethernet (Rear): RJ-45
GPIB (Rear): IEEE-488
External User I/O Port
Analog and Digital Programming
25-pin D-sub DB-25, female
Referenced to Earth ground; isolated from the DC input
See User Manual for pin layout

Programming Specifications

Resolution
All Modes
16-bit, 0.0015%
Accuracy
Programming and Measurement
Voltage: ±0.1% of full scale voltage rating
Current: ±0.2% of full scale current rating
Power: ±0.3% of full scale power rating
Resistance: ±0.3% of full scale resistance rating
Rise/Fall Time
Maximum
Voltage Mode: 100 ms, 10% to 90% full scale voltage rating
Current Mode: 2 ms, 10% to 90% full scale current rating
Power Mode: 100 ms, 10% to 90% full scale power rating
Resistance Mode: 200 ms, 10% to 90% full scale resistance rating
Trip Settings Range
Programmable protection limits used to trigger a soft fault shutdown in the event the limit is exceeded by the DC source
Over Voltage: 10% to 110% of full scale voltage rating
Under Voltage: 0% to 110% of full scale voltage rating
Over Current: 10% to 110% of full scale current rating
Over Power: 10% to 110% of full scale power rating

External User I/O Specifications

Digital I/O
Digital Input Voltage: 5V
Digital Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Digital Monitoring Voltage: 5V, 32 mA capacity
Digital Reference Voltage: 5V, 20 mA capacity
Analog I/O
Analog Sampling Rate: 2 kHz
Analog Programming Voltage: 0-10 V
Analog Programming Resolution: 12-bit, 0.025%
Analog Monitoring Voltage: 0-10 V, 3 mA capacity
Analog Monitoring Impedance: 0.005 Ω
Analog Monitoring Accuracy: 0.05% of full scale
Analog Reference Voltage: 10 V, 20 mA capacity

Physical Specifications

Racking Standard
1.25 kW and 2.5 kW Models Only
EIA-310
Size and Weight
1.25 kW Models
3U
5.25” H x 19” W x 24” D (13.34 x 48.26 x 60.96 cm)
40 lbs (18.1 kg)
Size and Weight
2.5 kW Models
3U
5.25” H x 19” W x 24” D (13.34 x 48.26 x 60.96 cm)
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Size and Weight
5 kW Models
12U Cabinet
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
255 lbs (115.7 kg)
Size and Weight
7.5 kW Models
12U Cabinet
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
320 lbs (145.2 kg)
Size and Weight
10 kW Models
12U Cabinet
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
385 lbs (174.6 kg)
Size and Weight
12.5 kW Models
24U Cabinet
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
500 lbs (226.8 kg)
Size and Weight
15 kW Models
24U Cabinet
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
565 lbs (256.3 kg)
Size and Weight
17.5 kW Models
24U Cabinet
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
630 lbs (285.8 kg)
Size and Weight
20 kW Models
24U Cabinet
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
695 lbs (315.3 kg)

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
Front air inlet, rear exhaust

Regulatory Specifications

EMC
Complies with 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive)
CISPR 22 / EN 55022 Class A
Safety
NRTL Listed, Nemko Certificate NA202512375
CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:12; A1:2018
UL 61010-1:Ed.3,2012(R2019)
CE Mark
Yes
RoHS Compliant
Yes

The following are vectorized diagrams for the ALx Series. Refer to the Downloads section for downloadable drawings.

Front Panel
1.25 kW and 2.5 kW Models
Rear Panel
1.25 kW and 2.5 kW Models
Side Panel
1.25 kW and 2.5 kW Models
Front Panel
5 kW to 20 kW Models
Rear Panel
5 kW to 20 kW Models

Integrated Options

Standard integrated options are available for Magna-Power products, allowing the product's performance and communication interfaces to be tailors to the specific application.

CANopen
Option
+CAN
CANopen communication protocol and dual RJ-45 interface enabling CAN bus communications, popular within automotive applications
EtherCAT
Option
+ECAT
EtherCAT communication protocol and dual RJ-45 interface for high-performance communication in factory automation, motion control, and robotics
EtherNet/IP
Option
+EIP
EtherNet/IP communication protocol and dual RJ-45 interface with EIS profile for industrial automation, commonly used in Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Omron PLCs
LXI TCP/IP Ethernet
Option
+LXI
TCP/IP Ethernet communication protocol and single RJ-45 interface, certified to the LXI Class C standard, for socket communications using conventional computer networks
Modbus-TCP
Option
+MTCP
Modbus-TCP communication protocol and dual RJ-45 interface with full command set support as Modbus commands
Pedestal Base
Option
+PB
A heavy-duty, floor-mountable platform base for the rack enclosure that replaces the standard casters, designed for fixed installations.
PROFINET
Option
+PROF
PROFINET communication protocol and dual RJ-45 interface for industrial automation, commonly used in Siemens PLCs

Accessories

External accessories and integration services available for this product.

DC Power Cables
DC power cables with wide range voltage ratings, current ratings, and termination options, made-to-order by Magna-Power
MagnaLINK Cable
Rack Enclosures and Integration
Various size rack enclosures, including 12U, 24U, 30U, 36U, 30Ux2 and 36Ux2, with casters, fans and product integration.

Documentation

ALx Series User Manual [EN] [HTML] [Recommended]
ALx Series Datasheet [1.4.0] [EN] [PDF]
ALx Series Datasheet [1.4.0] [ZH] [PDF]
ALx Series User Manual [0.011] [EN] [PDF]

Drawings

Software

MagnaCTRL Software [0.015-59424] [MSI]