MX Series

Model: MX Series
Voltage: 150V - 400V
Current: 0A - 375A / phase
Power: 15kVA - 135kVA
Overview: high levels of AC/DC power in a compact floor standing cabinet

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The California Instruments MX Series consists of multiple high power AC and DC power systems that provide controlled AC and DC output for ATE and product test applications.

This high power AC and DC test system covers a wide spectrum of AC and DC power applications at an affordable cost. Using state-of-the-art PWM switching techniques, the California Instruments MX series combines compactness, robustness and functionality in a compact floor-standing chassis, no larger than a typical office copying machine. This higher power density has been accomplished without the need to resort to elaborate cooling schemes or additional installation wiring. Simply roll the MX15, MX22.5, MX30, or MX45 unit to its designated location (using included casters), plug it in, and the MX series is ready to work for you.

Simple Operation
The MX Series can be operated completely from its menu driven front panel controller. A backlit LCD display shows menus, setup data, and read-back measurements. IEEE-488, RS232C, USB and LAN remote control interfaces and instrument drivers for popular ATE programming environments are available. This allows the MX Series to be easily integrated into an automated test system.

For advanced test applications, the programmable controller version offers full arbitrary waveform generation, time and frequency domain measurements, and voltage and current waveform capture.

Choice of Voltage Ranges
Standard voltage ranges are 150V L-N (259V L-L) and 300V (519V L-L) and are direct coupled output. For applications requiring more than 300V L-N (or 519V L-L), the new -333 option provides a dual-range 166 VAC L-N / 333 VAC L-N amplifier output. This new option enables testing of high voltage 480 VAC L-N products at 120% of nominal (576 VAC L-N) as required by IEEE 1547 (Table 1) “Interconnection system response to abnormal voltages”. The optional -HV output transformer provides a third additional 400V L-N and 693 V L-L output range which is internal to the AC chassis. No external magnetics modules are required.

Configurations
The MX15 delivers up to 15 kVA of single phase output. The MX22.5, MX30 and MX45 deliver up to 22.5 kVA, 30 kVA and 45 kVA, respectively. These operate using single or three phase output in AC or AC+DC mode. In DC mode, 50% of the AC power level is available.. On MX-P models, AC+DC mode is also supported.

For higher power requirements, the MX90 and MX135 models are available. Multi cabinet MX45 systems always operate in three phase output mode. Available reconfigurable MX90 and MX135 models (-MB designation) provide
multiple controllers which allow separation of the high power system into two or three individual MX45 units for use in separate applications. This ability to reconfigure the system provides an even greater level of flexibility not commonly found in power systems.

Product Evaluation and Test
Increasingly, manufacturers of high power equipment and appliances are required to fully evaluate and test their products over a wide range of input line conditions. The built-in output transient generation and read-back measurement capability of the MX Series offers the convenience of a powerful, and easy to use, integrated test
system.

Features And Benefits

Key Features

High Power AC and DC Power Source
- Programmable AC and DC power for frequency conversion and product test applications
Expandable Power Levels
- Available output power of 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 kVA per unit and multi-unit configurations for power requirements up to 135 kVA and above
Single and Three Phase Mode
- Phase mode programming on MX22.5-3Pi, MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi allows switching between single and three phase output modes
Arbitrary & Harmonic Waveform Generation
- User defined voltage waveform and distortion programming
Regenerative, bidirectional “Green” Power Solution
- Automatic crossover between Source and Sink power mode offers regenerative capabilities in AC mode. Regenerate up to 100% of the rated output power back to the utility grid during sink mode operation. ( -SNK option )
Remote Control
- Standard RS232C & USB along with optional IEEE- 488 & LAN Interfaces are available for automated test applications

Avionics Software Manual, 4994-971 Rev L

Standard controller versions with single voltage range
Model	AC Output Power	Phase Outputs	AC/DC Voltage Range	Controller
MX15-1	15kVA	1	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX30-1	30 kVA	1	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX30-3	30 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX45-1	45 kVA	1	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX45-3	45 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX90-3	90 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Standard
MX135-3	135 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Standard

Programmable controller versions with dual voltage ranges
Model	AC Output Power	Phase Outputs	AC/DC Voltage Range	Controller
MX15-1Pi	15kVA	1	150/200 & 300/400	Programmable
MX30-3Pi	30 kVA	1 & 3	150/200 & 300/400	Programmable
MX45-3Pi	45 kVA	1 & 3	150/200 & 300/400	Programmable
MX90-3Pi	90 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Programmable
MX135-3Pi	135 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Programmable
Pi models include IEEE-488 and RS232C interfaces, Advanced measurements, arbitrary waveform generation. Phase mode switching on MX-30/45-3Pi.

Reconfigurable Power Systems
Model	AC Output Power	Phase Outputs	AC/DC Voltage Range	Controller
MX90-3Pi-MB	90 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Dual MX45-3Pi
MX135-3Pi-MB	135 kVA	3	150/200 & 300/400	Triple MX-45-3Pi
Reconfigurable systems can be separated into stand-alone MX45-3Pi models or combined for higher power levels.

Controller Options
Specify output range on standard models. All range values shown are Line to Neutral.
Option Code	Description
-150	Configured for 150 V AC and 200 V DC output ranges.
-300	Configured for 300 V AC and 400 V DC output ranges.
-LF	Limits maximum frequency to 500 Hz.
-FC	Modifies output frequency control to ± 0.25%
-P	IEEE-488 and RS232C Interface option. Adds programming, Windows software and RS232 Cable.
-HF	Increases maximum frequency to 905 Hz.
-R	Range change. Provides both 150/200 and 300/400 AC/DC output ranges (Std. on MX15).

Pi Model Options
Option Code	Description
-411	*IEC 1000-4-11 test firmware.
-413	*IEC 1000-4-13 Harmonics & Interharmonics test firmware.
-HV	Adds 400 V AC-only output range
-LF	Limits max. frequency to 500 Hz
-HF	Increases max. frequency to 1000 Hz
-XV	Adds other AC-only output range. Consult factory
-LKM	Clock/Lock Master
-LKS	Clock/Lock Auxiliary
-WHM	Watt-Hour Measurement option
Note: See Avionics brochure for details * Not applicable on MX15
Avionic Test Routine Options
-ABD	ABD0100.1.8 Test Option.
-AMD	Airbus AMD24 Test
-A350	Airbus Test Software
-B787	Boeing 787 Test Software
-160	RTCA/DO-160D, DO-160E, and EUROCAE test firmware.
-704	Mil Std 704 A - F test - firmware/ software.
* Note Reference the Avionics Test User Manual P/N 4994-971 for a complete listing of performance capabilities.

AC Mode Current
Models	Std	Pi
AC mode	X	X
DC mode	X	X
AC+DC mode	-	X
Dual V Range	Option (Std / MX15)	X
Transient programming	X	X
Arbitrary waveforms	-	X
Measurements	X	X
Harmonic measurements	-	X
Waveform acquisition	-	X
1 or 3 Phase mode	-	MX30/45-3Pi
IEEE / RS232	Option	X

Options
Model	Refer to table shown for model numbers and configurations

Supplied with
Standard	User Manual on CD ROM.
Pi version	User/Programming Manual and Software on CD ROM. RS232C serial cable.

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