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
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
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
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
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
State-of-the-art USA manufacturing with worldwide support
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
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 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:
- Select the desired Max Voltage (Vdc) from the left-most column.
- Select the desired Max Current (Adc) from the same row that contains your desired Max Voltage.
- Construct your model number according to the model ordering guide.
| Model | Max Power | Max Voltage | Max Current | Package Type | Min Voltage | Max Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALx1.25-200-300 | 1.25 kW | 200 Vdc | 300 Adc | Rack-mount | 2.5 Vdc | 70.40 Ω |
| ALx1.25-500-125 | 1.25 kW | 500 Vdc | 125 Adc | Rack-mount | 6.0 Vdc | 448.00 Ω |
| ALx1.25-1000-37.5 | 1.25 kW | 1000 Vdc | 37.5 Adc | Rack-mount | 7.5 Vdc | 1792.00 Ω |
| ALx2.5-200-600 | 2.5 kW | 200 Vdc | 600 Adc | Rack-mount | 2.5 Vdc | 70.40 Ω |
| ALx2.5-500-250 | 2.5 kW | 500 Vdc | 250 Adc | Rack-mount | 6.0 Vdc | 448.00 Ω |
| ALx2.5-1000-75 | 2.5 kW | 1000 Vdc | 75 Adc | Rack-mount | 7.5 Vdc | 1792.00 Ω |
| ALx5-200-1200 | 5 kW | 200 Vdc | 1200 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 35.20 Ω |
| ALx5-500-500 | 5 kW | 500 Vdc | 500 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 224.00 Ω |
| ALx5-1000-150 | 5 kW | 1000 Vdc | 150 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 896.00 Ω |
| ALx7.5-200-1800 | 7.5 kW | 200 Vdc | 1800 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 23.47 Ω |
| ALx7.5-500-750 | 7.5 kW | 500 Vdc | 750 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 149.33 Ω |
| ALx7.5-1000-225 | 7.5 kW | 1000 Vdc | 225 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 597.33 Ω |
| ALx10-200-2400 | 10 kW | 200 Vdc | 2400 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 17.60 Ω |
| ALx10-500-1000 | 10 kW | 500 Vdc | 1000 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 112.00 Ω |
| ALx10-1000-300 | 10 kW | 1000 Vdc | 300 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 448.00 Ω |
| ALx12.5-200-3000 | 12.5 kW | 200 Vdc | 3000 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 14.08 Ω |
| ALx12.5-500-1250 | 12.5 kW | 500 Vdc | 1250 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 89.60 Ω |
| ALx12.5-1000-375 | 12.5 kW | 1000 Vdc | 375 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 358.40 Ω |
| ALx15-200-3600 | 15 kW | 200 Vdc | 3600 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 11.73 Ω |
| ALx15-500-1500 | 15 kW | 500 Vdc | 1500 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 74.67 Ω |
| ALx15-1000-450 | 15 kW | 1000 Vdc | 450 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 298.67 Ω |
| ALx17.5-200-4200 | 17.5 kW | 200 Vdc | 4200 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 10.06 Ω |
| ALx17.5-500-1750 | 17.5 kW | 500 Vdc | 1750 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 64.00 Ω |
| ALx17.5-1000-525 | 17.5 kW | 1000 Vdc | 525 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 256.00 Ω |
| ALx20-200-4800 | 20 kW | 200 Vdc | 4800 Adc | Floor-standing | 2.5 Vdc | 8.80 Ω |
| ALx20-500-2000 | 20 kW | 500 Vdc | 2000 Adc | Floor-standing | 6.0 Vdc | 56.00 Ω |
| ALx20-1000-600 | 20 kW | 1000 Vdc | 600 Adc | Floor-standing | 7.5 Vdc | 224.00 Ω |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications measured at the product's maximum ratings.
AC Input Specifications
200-240 Vac (UI2: Universal Input 2); Available on 20 kW Models
Programming Interface Specifications
USB Host (Rear): Type B
RS485 (Rear): RJ-45
MagnaLINK™: RJ-25 x 2
GPIB (Rear): IEEE-488
Referenced to Earth ground; isolated from the DC input
See User Manual for pin layout
Programming Specifications
Current: ±0.2% of full scale current rating
Power: ±0.3% of full scale power rating
Resistance: ±0.3% of full scale resistance 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
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 Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Digital Monitoring Voltage: 5V, 32 mA capacity
Digital Reference Voltage: 5V, 20 mA capacity
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
5.25” H x 19” W x 24” D (13.34 x 48.26 x 60.96 cm)
40 lbs (18.1 kg)
5.25” H x 19” W x 24” D (13.34 x 48.26 x 60.96 cm)
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
255 lbs (115.7 kg)
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
320 lbs (145.2 kg)
30.7” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (78.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
385 lbs (174.6 kg)
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
500 lbs (226.8 kg)
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
565 lbs (256.3 kg)
58.25” H x 24” W x 31.5” D (148.0 x 61.0 x 80.0 cm)
630 lbs (285.8 kg)
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
Regulatory Specifications
CISPR 22 / EN 55022 Class A
CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:12; A1:2018
UL 61010-1:Ed.3,2012(R2019)
The following are vectorized diagrams for the ALx Series. Refer to the Downloads section for downloadable drawings.
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.
- Option
- +CAN
- Option
- +ECAT
- Option
- +EIP
- Option
- +LXI
- Option
- +MTCP
Accessories
External accessories and integration services available for this product.