December 1, 2023 - Vista, California - Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test equipment rental and
sales company has published a new blog post that covers how to find the right AC
Power Supply with enough output power for each component, device, and system during
testing. While precisely controlled AC electricity may not be needed when testing
DUTs powered by DC power, an AC supply can help simulate real-world operating conditions.
For certain DUTs, such as electric motors, a well-controlled AC power supply
can mimic the conditions in which the DUT will operate, including power supply line
fluctuations, peaks, and surges. AC power supplies can be compared by electrical
capabilities, such as maximum root-mean-square (RMS) voltage, maximum RMS current,
maximum frequency, and maximum power in volts-amperes (VA) at a given frequency.
They can also be considered by physical attributes, such as the size and weight
needed to fit an application.
This is a glimpse of several AC power supplies having sufficient output power
for feeding a wide range of DUTs, including electric motors. Learn more about how
these supplies combine generous power capabilities by reading the full blog post
on Axiom's website:
https://www.axiomtest.com/blog/How-Much-Power-Is-Enough-When-Selecting-an-AC-Supply/
Operating active electronic devices as part of a measurement may require an AC
power source. It should be stable and dependable, but it must also provide enough
voltage and current to properly operate the device under test (DUT). An earlier
blog, "Essentials of DC Power Supplies and Loads," examined DC power supplies. But
AC power supplies may also be needed for testing, and understanding their use can
ease the task of finding one for a measurement application.
While precisely controlled AC electricity may not be needed when testing DUTs
powered by DC power, an AC supply can help simulate real-world operating conditions.
For certain DUTs, such as electric motors, a well-controlled AC power supply can
mimic the conditions in which the DUT will operate, including power supply line
fluctuations, peaks, and surges. AC power lines transfer electricity around the
world, albeit at different frequencies for different regions.
AC electrical networks transfer power typically as sinewaves at a fixed frequency
for one region. Europe, Africa, and Asia operate AC electrical networks at 50 Hz
while the United States runs AC at 60 Hz. Japan uses both 50 and 60 Hz, for various
parts of the country. AC power supplies can be selected by several specifications,
such as voltage, current, and frequency. A supply can provide current across a range
of AC voltages, with maximum current at a high voltage determining the highest output-power
level. Power can be supplied in single-phase or three-phase form to suit the needs
of a DUT and test application.
AC power supplies can be compared by electrical capabilities, such as maximum
root-mean-square (RMS) voltage, maximum RMS current, maximum frequency, and maximum
power in volts-amperes (VA) at a given frequency. They can also be considered by
physical attributes, such as the size and weight needed to fit an application. Electrical
parameters can be further defined in terms of accuracy and stability as well as
resolution or how precisely a parameter, such as voltage or frequency, can be adjusted.
Voltage accuracy of better than 1% is not unusual while voltage resolution of 0.5
V or better enables fine tuning. Additional consistency parameters include how closely
the AC line and load are regulated, with a value of 0.2% for either parameter signifying
respectable regulation for an AC power supply.
Whatever your project requires testing of, rent or buy quality test equipment
from Axiom Test Equipment. For over 15 years Axiom Test Equipment has rented, sold,
repaired and accepted trade-in of test equipment to support your test & measurement
needs. If you would like help selecting any type of test equipment for your next
project, contact Axiom Test Equipment's sales department at
sales@transcat.com,
call 760-806-6600, or browse Axiom Test Equipment's inventory online at
www.axiomtest.com.
About Axiom Test Equipment
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Established in 2005, Axiom Test Equipment strives to continually improve itself
and offer the best value for its customers. We offer our customers several practical,
efficient and cost effective solutions for their business or projects' test equipment
needs. Whether you need to
rent & buy test equipment,
repair
test equipment, sell or trade equipment, we are committed to providing superior
customer service and high quality electronic test equipment.
At Axiom Test Equipment we provide several services. We
rent electronic test and measurement equipment. We also sell test
equipment. If you have a piece of malfunctioning or broken test equipment we also
have an in-house repair lab. For anyone seeking a way to offload their surplus or
obsolete equipment, we offer a trade-in program or we can buy the equipment from
you.
We stock a comprehensive inventory of equipment and can use our extensive network
to find you those hard to get items. We believe in getting equipment to you quickly
and at a competitive price.
Contacts
Fabian Garcia Marketing Coordinator Axiom Test Equipment 2610 Commerce
Way Vista, CA 92081 Phone: (760) 806-6600
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