0 to 600 V DC, 0 to 50 A, 28 models
Low noise and highly stable output achieved using the series regulation system
Basic DC power supplies, superior for general-purpose use.
Outline
The PAN-A series is a high-performance, highly reliable DC
power supply unit featuring regulated variable voltage. These
units are suitable for use in a range of fields including research
and development, quality control, and production. The PAN A series consists of a pre-regulator using FETs and a series
regulator using power transistors, providing the high-quality
input characteristic of the latter as well as the low power-source
harmonic distortion of choke input type phase control.
To achieve the high reliability and safety important for power
supply, components of sufficient derating and long-proven
mounting techniques are used throughout. All models are carefully designed and furnished with over voltage protection
(OVP) and various safety functions.
and heat dissipation based on the forced air cooling design
have achieved a low-temperature drift of 100 ppm/°C (constant voltage characteristic) and 300 ppm/°C (constant current characteristic).
■ Quick transient response
Since the Error Amplifier has a characteristics of wide frequency bandwidth, stable gain, less phase shift and high
loop gain, the PAN-A series is equipped with a highly stable
and low output impedance as well as quick response to sudden change of the load. (Typical response time is 50µs)
■ Low ripple noise voltage
Not only the effective value but also the peak value are
kept low.
■ Various safety functions
Various safety functions, such as an overvoltage protector
(OVP) and an overheating protection circuit, are provided.
■ Application
Incorporates a wide range of functions capable of systematization, including analog signal- or computer- (GPIB)
based remote control, remote sensing, and master-slave-control serial and parallel operations. (The PAN350-3.5A and
PAN600-2A cannot be operated in series.)
High-intensity LEDs offering
good visibility are used. These
meters indicate output voltage
and current as well as output
limit values.
Output ON/OFF switch
ON/OFF can also be controlled
with external signals.
Power switch
The 175W and 350W models
are designed so that the
rectification circuit is shut
down if the OVP function is
activated. The 700W and
1000W models, which use a
circuit protector (NFB), are
designed so that the power
switch is automatically shut
down if the OVP function is
activated.
Alarm display
“ALM” lights up when the
OVP circuit is activated.
Voltage and current preset
variable resistors
Shock-resisting 10-turn helical
potentiometers are used (theoretical
resolution: 0.018%; a guard cap is used
to change to a fixed or semi-fixed
knob). These variable resistors are of
a wire-wound design, and sliding
surfaces are treated to prevent
oxidation.
Front-side output
terminals
Note:There is no auxiliary
output terminal on the front
panel of Model PAN16-50A.
Limit switch
If this limit switch is held
down, the voltmeter indicates
the voltage limit value, and the
amperemeter indicates the
current limit value.
Preset OVP switch
If this switch is held down,
the voltmeter indicates the preset
OVP value.
OVP variable resistor
This is used to preset the
actuating point for OVP.
Sub-panel cover
A remote-control preset
switch and variable resistors
for various calibrations
(with offset and full-scale
adjustments) are located
beneath the cover.
Rear Panel
Fuse holder
Control terminals
These terminals are used for
remote control, parallel, or
series operations.
Note:The arrangement of
sensing terminals for the
PAN350-3.5A and
PAN600-2A differ from
other models: Terminal 1
is unassigned.
Sensing terminals
These terminals are used for
remote sensing.Output terminalsForced air-cooling exhaust port
Chassis ground terminal
(175W and 1000W type have
this holder inside of the unit.)
Failures or malfunctions of a power supply unit may cause an
operational shut-down of the overall system or damages to
expensive loads. Therefore, failure-free operating performance
is extremely important. And should a failure occur, protection
circuits must be provided that can ensure that no accident occurs.
■ Overvoltage protector (OVP)
If an overvoltage is generated by an operating error or accident, the OVP instantaneously (function pulse width: 50 ms)
shuts down the power switch circuit protector, and protects
the connected load. (T ype 0 and Type I2 models employ a gate
block system, and shut down their rectification circuits.) Since
the OVP used in the PAN-A series is of a preset design, the
operating voltage can be preset by pressing the preset knob on
the panel, while looking at the voltmeter.
The operating voltage can be checked without interrupting the
OVP operation even during aging.
■Overheat protection circuit
This circuit functions to turn off the power switch, if the temperature of some of the main components in the equipment
rises higher than a specified value. A thermal fuse incorporated in the main- or sub-transformer further improves safety
performance.
■ Voltage detection circuit
If the smoothing electrolytic capacitor voltage rises above a
specified level owing to an operating error involving the remote selection switch inside the panel or to a failure of the
rectification circuit, the voltage detection circuit functions to
instantaneously shut down the rectification circuit.
■ Surge absorber
This protect the power supply unit from surge currents generated in the power line by lightning.
■ Reverse connection prevention circuit
This circuit protects the power supply unit even if a reverse
polarity voltage is applied to the output terminals.
■ Overcurrent detection circuit
Using a comparison amplifier, this detection circuit constantly
monitors the output current. It prevents a current from increasing beyond the rated value in the event of an over-input
caused by remote control, and also prevents overcurrents
caused by misoperation of the remote control selector located
inside the panel.
Application
The PAN-A series enables remote control of output voltage
and current using analog signals. External contact points can
also be used to control ON/OFF operations
■ Remote-control using external voltage
Item to be cntrolledControl voltage*Input impedance
Output voltage0 to approx. 10VApprox. 10 kΩ
Output current0 to approx. 10VApprox. 25 kΩ
* The control voltage circuit should be floated (insulated), since "common" is connected to the positive voltage side.
■ Remote-control using external resistor
Item to be controlledControl resistor*Current in resistor
Output voltageApprox. 10 kΩApprox. 1 mA
Output currentApprox. 10 kΩApprox. 0.4 mA
* For the control resistors, use metal film or wire wound resistors of
1/2 W or larger capacity, a low temperature coefficient, and good
aging stability
■Remote sensing
●This is a method used to compensate for the voltage drop caused
by the cable resistance between the power unit and the load and
contact resistance. The problem of voltage drops becomes more
serious as the current becomes larger. By turning on the “Sens”
switch at the rear panel and transferring the voltage sensing point
to the end of the load , a voltage drop of up to 0.6 V can be prevented on one side. (Max. output voltage must be reduced, if the
prevention of a voltage decrease of 0.3 V or higher is desired.)
Note: For the sensing function in 16V models, the maximum
●Connect an electrolytic capacitor with a capacity of a several thou-
sand to several tens of thousand of microfarads to the load end,
paying attention to the polarity and making the lead wires as short
as possible. The reasoning here is as follows. A long cable to the
load has nonnegligible inductance, which raises the output impedance of the power supply unit to the load. A large capacitance
connected to the load end can prevent this. Particularly when dealing with a load like an inverter, which turns the current on and off
with high frequency, connect a capacitor with a capacity larger
than several thousand microfarad using the shortest possible lead
wires.
.
Before sensing
Eo
Io
r
+
Load
c
r
Ed=2r×Io : Voltage drop
output voltage of this series is 105% of the rated voltage.
Since the maximum output voltage of the 16V models is 16.8
V, an attempt to compensate for 1.2 V (0.6 V for one way ×
2), the full-compensating voltage, will disable output of the
rated voltage. In this case, use wires that have a larger crosssectional area with less voltage drop, so that voltage drops
are 0.4 V or less one-way.
●Using external contact point signals, it is possible to turn the out-
put on and off.
* Use external contact points with rated values higher than 10 VDC
and 10mA.
■ Master-slave control of parallel operation
(This control is possible only for parallel-connected units of the same model.)
Slave
-+
-+
-
● The current capacity can be increased by connecting a multiple
number of units of the same model in parallel. Output control can
be performed by a master unit.
● Use only one master unit to perform remote sensing, remote con-
trol, and output on/off control.
* For one master unit, a maximum of two slave units can be con-
nected in parallel.
■ Master-slave control of series operation
(This control is possible only for series-connected units of the same model.)
Slave
-+
-
● The output voltage can be increased by connecting a multiple num-
ber of units of the same model in series. The unit on the top (i.e.,
the positive side) plays the role of master, and can control the output of the slave unit(s).
● The example shown above is a dual tracking power supply that
can vary positive and negative voltages simultaneously.
* The number of slave units that can be connected in series depends
on the rated output voltage and the voltage to ground of the units
connected in series. Example: When connecting the PAN3510A(rated output voltage: 35 V) in series, the voltage to ground is
±250 V, namely , 250 (V)÷35 (V)
ber of units to be connected in series, including one master, is
seven.
Note: PAN350-3.5A and PAN600-2A do not offer master-slave
control and serial operation functions.
SlaveMaster
-+
+
Master
-+
+
7.1. Therefore, the max. num-
PAN-A series
REGULATED DC POWER SUPPLY (CV·CC)
■ Computer Control
● To control the power supply from a PC via a GPIB inter-
face, connect a PIA4800 series power supply controller to a
PAN-A series power supply.
* Combine the PIA4810 power supply controller and OP01PIA or OP02-PIA control board for two-channel analog control with the PIA4800 series. Since the PIA4810 controller
incorporates four control boards, up to eight channels of
DC power supplies or loads can be controlled.
A combination of the PAN-A
series and a PIA4800 series
power supply controller
allows the extension of a
system power supply.
■ Connection concept for the PIA4800 series power supply controllers
● For PAN-1 (OP01-PIA)
To set and read back voltage and current, to turn output on/
off, or to read out a variety of monitoring signals, attach
DIN connectors (to output monitoring signals) to the rear
of a PAN-A series power supply, and connect a terminal
unit (TU02-PIA) and shunt unit (SH series).
* Installing DIN connectors is optional and entails separate
installation costs.
OP01-PIA
GPIB
or
RS232C
● For PAN-3 (OP01-PIA)
To set the voltage and current, connect signal cables to the
control terminal board at the rear of the PAN-A series.
OP01-PIA
GPIB
RS232C
■ Description of Control
Connection T ypePAN-1P AN-3
Output Voltage setting✔✔
Output Current setting✔✔
Output Voltage readback✔
Output Current readback✔
Output ON/OFF✔
Remote/Local switching▲(*1)
Power switch OFF monitoring▲(*2)
C.V mode monitoring▲(*2)
C.C mode monitoring▲(*2)
*1: This is a manual operation using S1 (CV) and S2 (CC) on the control panel of the
PAN-A series main unit.
*2: This requires modifications to connect a DIN connector to the main unit.
* Precautions
1. For the PAN600-2A, no units other than the PIA4810 power supply controller or
OP02-PIA control board may be used.
2. For more information on the PIA4800 series, see the individual catalog for that series.
3. If you have any inquiries, contact a Kikusui agent.
Since the PAN-A series is designed for a wide range of applications,
there are a variety of loads to be connected. Depending on the type
of load, direct connection may cause problems or malfunctions, and
some countermeasures should be taken.
■ Load with accumulated energy, such as a battery
When connecting a load with accumulated energy, such as a battery,
to the P AN-A series output, a large current may flow from the load to
the internal capacitor through the output control circuit protection
diode. This current may burn internal
components or shorten the load's life.
In such a cases, therefore, connect a
reverse current protection diode between the power supply unit and the
load as shown below.
+
-
Diode
■ When the load current has peaks or a pulse waveform
In the case of a digital or a motor driving circuit, a load current waveform will instantaneously reach the rated current range if the peak
value exceeds the rated value, even if it is within the rated value on
the meter indication (mean value). If so, the output voltage will drop
and appear unstable. The basic remedy is to increase the output current (i.e., increase the current preset value or current capacity). However, if the pulse width is narrow or the peak value is low, it may
prove effective to connect a large-capacitor to the load end.
Pulse-formed load current
Peak value
CC preset value
Mean value
(Meter indication)
Current with peaks
Peak value
CC preset value
Mean value
(Meter indication)
0
■ Inductive load
●The counter electromotive force generated by turning on and off of
the power supply, or changing the voltage setting is shunted by
protection diode D
1 inserted in parallel with the output so that the
power supply is not damaged.
● When pulse noise generated from an inductive load is impressed
at the same polarity as the power supply , protect the power supply
by inserting diode D
ries with the power supply
and inserting a noise prevention CR absorber across
2 in se-
Powe
Supply
D1
Diode
D
2
CR
the switch.
■ When the output is turned on and off with a mechanical switch
● When a DC output of 100V or more is opened and closed with a
switch, arc discharge, etc. will cause the switch contacts to noticeably wear and generate noise. This noise may enter the power supply differential amplifier through the load line and cause the output to become unstable. Take noise countermeasures by inserting
a CR absorber near the
contacts, the same as for
an inductive load.
● When performing remote
sensing, always turn the
sensing line on or off simultaneously.
NOISE
+S
+
R
L
Linkedswitch
+
R
L
ー
ーS
Rush Current
When turning on the power, a rush current may flow, depending on
when the power is turned on. Such rush currents are caused by magnetic saturation of the transformer core material. Theoretically , if the
power is turned on near the phase angle 90°(π/2) of the voltage waveform, no rush current is generated. If the power is turned on at a
timing corresponding to the phase angle 0°(zero cross), however, a
max. current is generated. This transient phenomenon is shown below. In practice, however, the presence of a rush current is determined by the hysteresis characteristic of the B-H curve of the core
material, the direction of residual magnetic flux upon switch-off, and/
or the impedance of the AC line to which the PAN-A series is connected. If the power is turned on simultaneously for a multiple number of the P AN-A series units, check that the AC line capacity or the
switch board capacity is sufficient.
● Typical (max.) rush current value for the PAN-A series
(Half wave width of current waveform: approx. 5 ms)
Type175W(0)350W(I2)700W(I3)1000W(II)
AC input
Power voltage
100V100V100V100V
Peak current100A200A350A450A
Power-on at 90°
Power-on at 0°
Voltage waveform
Peak current
Current waveform
Negative voltage
Regardless of the position of the output switch (ON/OFF), when the
voltage and current preset variable resistors are turned fully counterclockwise, negative voltage in the 0 to 0.6 V range is generated at the
output end. This voltage acts to generate approx. 10 mA of reverse
current through the load. The PAN-A series may be inadequate for
applications in which the load should be kept free from serious influence by such a reverse current.
Output terminals on the front side
The output terminals on the front side are auxiliary output terminals.
These terminals may not satisfy the specification. T o satisfy the specification, use output terminals on the rear panel. Be sure to use the
attached terminal cover for models with rated output voltage higher
than 55 V.
Output wires
The sectional area, current capacity, and resistance of these wires are
as shown below.
NominalCurrent estimated
sectional areafor DC output wire
2(mm2)10(A)27(A)Approx.9 (Ω/km)
5.520493
830612.2
1450881.2
Current for allowable
conductor temperature 60°C
(Ambient temperature 30°C)
VAmVrms mArms 0.005%+mV mA 0.005%+mVmAkgVApprox.kV A
0 to 10PAN 16-10A0.5211130111000.4
0 to 16
0 to 35
0 to 60
0 to 70
0 to 110
0 to 160
0 to 250
0 to 3500 to 3.5PAN 350-3.5A121112II361002.1
0 to 6000 to 2PAN 600-2A10.5
* :Input voltage : 110, 120, 200, 220, 230 and 240V AC input are available at request.
0 to 18PAN 16-18A0.551113I
0 to 30PAN 16-30A0.551323I3231001.1
0 to 50PAN 16-50A0.5101325II361001.6
0 to 5PAN 35-5A0.5111120111000.4
0 to 10PAN 35-10A0.521113I
0 to 20PAN 35-20A0.531323I3231001.4
0 to 30PAN 35-30A0.551315II361001.8
0 to 3PAN 60-3A0.5111120111000.35
0 to 6PAN 60-6A0.521113I
0 to 10PAN 60-10A0.531323I3221001.1
0 to 20PAN 60-20A0.521112II351002.1
0 to 2.5PAN 70-2.5A0.5111110111000.35
0 to 5PAN 70-5A0.521112I
0 to 8PAN 70-8A121113I3221001.1
0 to 15PAN 70-15A151113II351001.9
0 to 1.5PAN 110-1.5A0.5111110111000.4
0 to 3PAN 110-3A0.511112I
0 to 5PAN 110-5A111112I3221001.0
0 to 10PAN 110-10A121113II351002.0
0 to 1PAN 160-1A1111110111000.33
0 to 2PAN 160-2A111112I
0 to 3.5PAN 160-3.5A111122I3221001.0
0 to 7PAN 160-7A121122II361001.9
0 to 2.5PAN 250-2.5A522131I
0 to 4.5PAN 250-4.5A522132II351001.8
0.002%+1
0.5
0.002%+1
2171000.8
2171000.8
2171000.7
2171000.8
2171000.7
2171000.7
3231001.1
1II371002.0
Power
consunption
Common specifications
Constant voltage100 p.p.m./°C (standard value)
temperature coefficient
Constant current300 p.p.m./°C (standard value)
temperature coefficient
Transient response time50µs: Time required for the output voltage to
Ripple noiseUsing an AC voltmeter having a range of 5 Hz
GroundingEither the positive or negative terminal can be
return to a value less than 0.05% of the rated
value + 10 mV, against a fluctuation of 5% to
100% of the output current.
to 1 MHz, ±3dB, indicated in mean value and
effective value measurement is performed with
either a positive or negative output terminal connected to the ground.
199.9 (Note: 19.99 for the PAN16-10A/
PAN16-18A/PAN16-30A/PAN16-50A models,
and 1999 for the PAN250-2.5A/PAN250-
4.5A/PAN600-2A)
±(1% rdg + 5 digits) at 23°C ±5°C
19.99 (Note: 1.999 for the PAN110-1.5A/
PAN160-1A, and 199.9 for the PAN16-30A/
PAN16-50A/PAN35-20A/PAN35-30A/
PAN60-20A)
grounded.
Isolation voltage to ground ±250 VDC (However, ±500 VDC for the
PAN110-1.5A/PAN110-3A/PAN110-5A/
PAN110-10A/PAN160-1A/PAN160-2A/
PAN160-3.5A/PAN250-2.5A/PAN250-4.5A.
±1000 VDC for thePAN600-2A.)
Insulation resistanceAcross input side and chassis: Greater than 30
MΩ at 500 VDC
Across output side and chassis: Greater than 20
MΩ at 500 VDC
(For P AN350-3.5A and P AN600-2A, this is 1000
V DC, 20 MΩ, or higher.)
Withstand voltageNothing abnormal should occur at 1500 V AC,1 min.
Operating temperature0 to 40°
Operating humidity10 to 90% RH
Cooling systemForced air cooling using a fan
Constant voltage operation Green LED
Constant current operation Red LED
Protection system● Constant voltage/current automatic crossover
system
● Overvoltage protector (OVP)
(10% to 110% of rated output voltage)
● Overcurrent protection circuit
(Approx. 110% of rated output current)
● Overvoltage protection circuit
(Smoothing electrolytic capacitor for the rec
tification circuit)