Bipolar power supply series with adaptable digital output control, extreme configurability and 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP and UDP over Ethernet connectivity
The EASY-DRIVER series is a family of current-controlled bipolar power supplies with Ethernet communication.
The series is composed of different models of digital bipolar power supplies differing by their output ratings: ±1 A @ ±12 V, ±2 A @ ±20 V, ±5 A @ ±20 V and ±10 A @ ±20 V units are commercially available.
Despite being the perfect replacement for the SY2064 system modules, the EASY-DRIVER is a perfect solution also for stand-alone and laboratory equipment.
The current control loop, as for most of CAEN ELS power supplies, is digital in order to obtain the maximum flexibility and easiness of configuration to any connected load.
The EASY-DRIVER models present the best performance-to-price ratio, having excellent characteristics while keeping the price at low values.
Low noise and high bandwidth are only two of the main features of these power units, based on a multi-DSP (Digital Signal Processor) architecture.
Internal protections – e.g. over-voltage, over-temperature and others – are implemented as well as an external interlock signal is present. The circuitry to discharge inductive loads is also embedded.
The EASY-DRIVER unit also has a local display in order to locally monitor the output current and output voltage of the unit. LED indicators summarize the status of the power supply in real-time.
The 10/100 Mbit standard Ethernet connection allows controlling the power converter in a very simple and reliable way, especially for large installations.
The use of TCP-IP protocol (UDP also available) with a simple ASCII command list makes the task of interfacing to the power supply units straightforward.
The VISUAL EASY-DRIVER free software application can be downloaded directly on the website and gives a plug-and-play tool to immediately operate the power converter. EPICS IOC (asyn) is available upon request especially for scientific customers that want to integrate the EASY-DRIVER in large accelerator control systems.
A version accepting an external interlock at 24 VDC – e.g. from a PLC – is also available (EDRV1020C001).
Model
EASYDRV0112A
EASYDRV0220A
EASYDRV0520A
EASYDRV1020A
EDRV1020C001
Output Current Range
±1 A
Output Current Range
±1 A
±2 A
±5 A
±10 A
-
Output Voltage Range
12 V
Output Voltage Range
12 V
20 V
20 V
20 V
-
Rated Output Power
12 W
Rated Output Power
12 W
40 W
100 W
200 W
-
Output Topology
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
65 µA
160 µA
320 µA
-
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Ripple (on 1 mH load)
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
Output Current Long-Term Stability (8 hrs)
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
Switching Frequency
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
External Interlock/Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
Internal Interlocks
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
Hardware Protections
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Auxiliary Readbacks
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
Cooling
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Control System Drivers
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Extra-Features
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
Mechanical Dimensions
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
Input Ratings
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
Local Indicators
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
Output Current Range
±2 A
Output Current Range
±1 A
±2 A
±5 A
±10 A
-
Output Voltage Range
20 V
Output Voltage Range
12 V
20 V
20 V
20 V
-
Rated Output Power
40 W
Rated Output Power
12 W
40 W
100 W
200 W
-
Output Topology
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Current Setting Resolution
65 µA
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
65 µA
160 µA
320 µA
-
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Ripple (on 1 mH load)
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
Output Current Long-Term Stability (8 hrs)
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
Switching Frequency
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
External Interlock/Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
Internal Interlocks
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
Hardware Protections
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Auxiliary Readbacks
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
Cooling
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Control System Drivers
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Extra-Features
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
Mechanical Dimensions
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
Input Ratings
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
Local Indicators
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
Output Current Range
±5 A
Output Current Range
±1 A
±2 A
±5 A
±10 A
-
Output Voltage Range
20 V
Output Voltage Range
12 V
20 V
20 V
20 V
-
Rated Output Power
100 W
Rated Output Power
12 W
40 W
100 W
200 W
-
Output Topology
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Current Setting Resolution
160 µA
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
65 µA
160 µA
320 µA
-
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Ripple (on 1 mH load)
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
Output Current Long-Term Stability (8 hrs)
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
Switching Frequency
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
External Interlock/Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
Internal Interlocks
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
Hardware Protections
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Auxiliary Readbacks
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
Cooling
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Control System Drivers
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Extra-Features
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
Mechanical Dimensions
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
Input Ratings
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
Local Indicators
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
Output Current Range
±10 A
Output Current Range
±1 A
±2 A
±5 A
±10 A
-
Output Voltage Range
20 V
Output Voltage Range
12 V
20 V
20 V
20 V
-
Rated Output Power
200 W
Rated Output Power
12 W
40 W
100 W
200 W
-
Output Topology
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Current Setting Resolution
320 µA
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
65 µA
160 µA
320 µA
-
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Ripple (on 1 mH load)
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
Output Current Long-Term Stability (8 hrs)
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
Switching Frequency
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
External Interlock/Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
Internal Interlocks
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
Hardware Protections
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Auxiliary Readbacks
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
Cooling
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Control System Drivers
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Extra-Features
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
Mechanical Dimensions
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
Input Ratings
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
Local Indicators
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
Output Current Range
±1 A
±2 A
±5 A
±10 A
-
Output Voltage Range
12 V
20 V
20 V
20 V
-
Rated Output Power
12 W
40 W
100 W
200 W
-
Output Topology
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Current Setting Resolution
35 µA
65 µA
160 µA
320 µA
-
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Readback Resolution
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
20 bit
Output Current Ripple (on 1 mH load)
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
< 40 ppm/FS
Output Current Long-Term Stability (8 hrs)
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
40 ppm/FS
Switching Frequency
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
104 kHz
External Interlock/Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
1 Input: External Fault
1 Output: Power Supply Status
Internal Interlocks
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
DC-Link Under-Voltage
Over-temperature
Hardware Protections
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Input Fuses
Passive Crowbar (Over-Voltage)
Auxiliary Readbacks
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
DC-Link Voltage
MOSFET Temperature
Shunt Temperature
Cooling
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Front-to-Rear Air Convection
Control System Drivers
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
EPICS
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit TCP-IP or UDP
Extra-Features
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
User-settable Slew Rate
Firmware remote update
Mechanical Dimensions
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
19" x 1U x 264 mm (295 mm with output connectors)
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
4 kg
Input Ratings
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
90-260 VAC
47/63 Hz
Local Indicators
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
LCD Display
6 LEDs
Ordering code
Description
Action
EDRV1020C001
EASY–DRIVER 1020 – Digital Bipolar Current PS (±10 A @ ±20 V – 200 W) with 24 VDC Interlock Input
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