AE Techron 7224RLY Power Amplifier/Current Source
Description
AE Techron 7224RLY Power Amplifier/Current Source is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the power utility industry. Capable of outputting a 40 mSec pulse with up to 52 amperes peak current, the 7224RLY is powerful enough to put protection relays, fuses and other critical components through a full range of tests. The low noise floor, low distortion and minimal phase error of the 7224RLY make it the ideal amplifier for power grid modeling.
Features
- Up to 50 Ap (35A RMS) output power at 0.5 ohms
- Up to 158 Vp output voltage
- Standard transconductance of 20 ±0.2% from short to 1-ohm load
- Residual noise of less than 2.5 mA peak, from 40 Hz to 600 Hz
Specifications
| Performance | |
| Controlled-Current Bandwidth (0.25Ω load) | DC to 10 kHz |
| Maximum Output Current (0.5Ω load) | 35A RMS (50 Ap) |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 158 Vp |
| Maximum Output Power | Dependent on load and frequency |
| Load Constraint for Maximum Output | 0.5 ohms + 200 mH (Note: all loads from 8-ohm to short are stable with 2 mH in series) |
| Output Offset Current | Less than 10.0 mA DC peak |
| Standard Transconductance (from short to 1Ω load) | 20 ±0.2% |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (40 to 600 Hz) | –58 dB minimum |
| Unit-to-Unit Phase Error (60 Hz) | ±0.1 degrees |
| Residual Noise (40 to 600 Hz) | Less than 2.5 mA peak |
| Input-to-Output Phase Delay | -0.2 degrees |
| Out Accuracy | Less than ±1% |
| Input Characteristics | |
| Balanced with ground | Three terminal barrier block connector, 20k ohm differential |
| Unbalanced | BNC connector, 10k ohm single ended |
| Gain (variable or fixed) | |
| Voltage Mode | 20 volts/volt |
| Current Mode | 5 amperes/volt |
| Max Input Voltage | ±10V, balanced or unbalanced |
| Common Mode Rejection | –58 dB with 5V input |
| Display, Control, Status, I/O | |
| Front Panel LED Displays indicate | Ready, Standby, Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Overload |
| Soft Touch Switches for | Run, Stop, Reset |
| Gain Control, when enabled | Voltage gain adjustable from 20 to 0 |
| On/Off Breaker | |
| Back Panel Power Connection | 25 Amp IEC (with retention latch) |
| Signal Output | Three-position terminal strip (OUTPUT/COM/CHASSIS GROUND); resistor between COM and CHASSIS GROUND terminals is a 2.7-ohm, 2W, 5%, metal-oxide resistor |
| Signal Input | User-selectable BNC or Barrier Strip, Balanced or Unbalanced |
| Communication Capabilities | |
| Current Monitor | 5A/V ± 1%; 2.5A/V ± 1% (differential configuration) |
| Reporting | System Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Over Load |
| Remote Control via Interlock Connector | Force to Standby, Reset after a Fault |
| Protection | |
| Over/Under Voltage | ± 10% from specified supply voltage amplifier is forced to Standby |
| Over Current | Breaker protection on both main power and low voltage supplies |
| Over Temperature | Separate output transistor, heat sink, and transformer temperature monitoring and protection |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Chassis | The Amplifier is designed for stand- alone or rack-mounted operation. The Chassis is black aluminum with a powder coat finish. The unit occupies two EIA 19-inch-wide units. |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg), Shipping 51 lbs (23.2 kg) |
| AC Power | Single phase, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20A service; (220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10A service model available) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F), maximum output Power de-rated above 30°C (86°F) |
| Humidity | 70% or less, non-condensing |
| Cooling | Forced air cooling from front to back through removable filters. |
| Airflow | 180CFM |
| Dimensions | 19 in. x 22.75 in. x 3.5 in. (48.3 cm x 57.8 cm x 8.9 cm) |







