Data Sheet
Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170 & 9180 series
Outstanding performance combined with unique features
The 9170/9180 series programmable DC power
supplies offer industry leading performance,
designed to meet the most demanding
applications in R&D, design verification, and
production test. All nine models deliver clean,
stable and precise output power due to their
exceptionally low ripple and noise, low
temperature coefficient, excellent regulation,
and fast transient response time characteristics.
These power supplies are well suited for both
bench use and ATE applications. For bench use,
these power supplies offer an intuitive user
interface with a full numerical keypad for
convenient data entry. R&D and design engineers
will appreciate front panel output and remote
sense terminals (available on select models). Free
application software is provided for remote
control without the need for any computer
programming. USB and optional GPIB/LAN
interfaces combined with a fast transient response
time, make this series ideal for ATE applications.
Additionally, this series offers unique features
not typically found in other power sources on
the market, such as versatile LED test modes,
modular interface card slots, automatic range
selection, and an optional 8-bit bidirectional
digital I/O interface.
To protect your DUT (device under test), the
9170/9180 series provides safety options such
as OVP, OCP, and a key-lock feature to prevent
accidental change of parameters that might
damage your DUT. Built for reliability, the
supplies are also backed by a 3 year warranty.
Output Rating
No. of
Model
Outputs
0-10 V, 0-10 A / 0-20 V, 0-5 A
1
9171
0-35 V, 0-3 A / 0-70 V, 0-1.5 A
1
9172
0-10 V, 0-10 A / 0-20 V, 0-5 A
2
9173
0-35 V, 0-3 A / 0-70 V, 0-1.5 A
2
9174
0-18 V, 0-8 A / 0-36 V, 0-4 A
1
9181
0-10 V, 0-20 A / 0-20 V, 0-10 A
1
9182
0-35 V, 0-6 A / 0-70 V, 0-3 A
1
9183
0-100 V, 0-2 A / 0-200 V, 0-1 A
1
9184
0-400 V, 0-0.5 A / 0-600 V, 0-0.35 A
1
9185
Features & Benefits
■ Single and dual output models with up to
210W output power
■ Dual range output with automatic range
selection*
■ Programmable voltage and current slew rates
■ Front and rear panel output terminals for
convenient wiring
■ Rear panel remote sense terminal (additional
front panel remote sense terminal on select
single channel models*)
■ List mode for executing up to 10 stored test
sequences with a maximum of 150 steps in
total
■ Store and recall up to 10 power settings
■ SCPI compliant USB standard interface,
RS232, GPIB & LAN, RS485 optional
(Installation through modular interface slots)
■ Remote analog programming interface (option)
■ Unique LED test modes for minimizing inrush
current
■ Application software for remote control
■ Overvoltage (OVP) and overcurrent (OCP)
protection, including key-lock function
■ Convenient voltage and current calibration via
front panel
■ LabVIEWTM drivers available for download
* Except for high voltage models 9184 and 9185.
Technical data subject to change
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Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170 & 9180 series
Front panel
Direct-entry numeric keypad
to set precise voltage and
current values
Dedicated indicators for
important safety functions
Bright display showing
both measured output
value and set value
Vertical and horizantal cursors
make studying UUT response
to small voltage or current
changes easy
Front panel remote sense terminal
(all single channel models except 9184 and 9185)
Dual channel models
High voltage models
Individual output on/off buttons
for each output channel
High voltage models come with special binding posts
engineered for maximum safety
Rear panel
Standard
USB interface
Intelligent temperature-controlled,
low noise cooling fan
Modular interface card slots
Only buy what you need, when you need it. Pick and
choose from up to 4 different types of interface cards
to install at time of purchase or upgrade later.
Interface card options include: LAN and GPIB,
Digital I/O and Analog Control, RS485, or RS232.
Installation is quick and easy and does not require
opening the instrument case (does not void warranty).
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Rear panel output
and remote sense
terminals
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9170 & 9180 series
External control and programming
Versatile connectivity
These power supplies offer SCPI IEEE488.2 compatible standard USB, optional
GPIB and LAN interfaces, and an optional 8-bit digital I/O and analog control
card to facilitate test system development and integration.
Test sequence execution in list mode
The list mode feature allows users to download a list of commands to the
power supply’s internal memory and execute them. A total of 150 steps can
be allocated to one of 10 internal memory locations. The test sequence can be
programmed remotely through the included application software or via the USB,
GPIB, or LAN interfaces using SCPI commands. Each step’s voltage, current,
and duration parameters can be set, with sequences configured for single or
repeated execution.
External analog programming interface(1)
The power supplies’ output voltage and current can be controlled by either
external analog voltage or resistance. Use a 0-5 V or 0-10 V external DC
voltage source, or 0-5 kΩ variable resistor to control the output from zero to
full scale.
Web server interface(2)
The 9170/9180 series power supplies with the GPIB/LAN interface installed
provide a built-in Web server that allows users to configure, control, or monitor
the basic settings of the power supply from a remote computer using a Javaenabled Web browser. Connect to the user-defined IP address to view the web
control page. SCPI commands can also be sent through the Web server interface.
Interface for controlling voltage, current, and output state
Application software
Create test sequences for execution in list mode via the GPIB or USB interface
using the included PC software.
■ Create,
■ View
save, and load program lists
output characteristic curves and export data to a file
■ Pass/Fail
test monitors maximum and minimum voltage and current values
over a specified period of time
Control settings page for configuration of protection
and password settings for the system
Telnet interface(2)
Power supplies can be controlled with SCPI commands via a Telnet connection
over the Ethernet interface. Any computer with a Telnet client can be used to
control the power supply.
Multi-unit control(3)
In multi-unit control mode, up to 31 units can be daisy chained via the RS485
interface for synchronization purposes and controlled from one master unit via
the USB, GPIB, or LAN interface.
(1) Requires card option DR1DIO or DR2DIO
(2) Requires card option DRGL
(3) Requires card option DRRS485
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9170 & 9180 series
Two power supplies in one
The 9170/9180 series provide a unique dual
range feature that offers the best of both worlds
by supplying two different ranges. Users can
select between high and low range operation for
either more voltage or more current depending
on your application, avoiding the higher cost of
buying more power than necessary.
9170/9180 Series Operating Range
Test modes for LED and other special applications
To address the growing LED market, the 9170/9180 series design incorporates special LED test modes for efficient and safe electrical tests of LED panels. Powering
LEDs with conventional power supplies will potentially cause permanent damage to the UUT or limit its lifespan due to excessive inrush current at power up and the
non-linear characteristics of the LED’s I-V curve. These power supplies feature two distinct operating modes suitable for LED testing in a manufacturing or R&D
environment and other special applications requiring a controlled rise time at power up without generating any inrush current.
LED mode
With LED mode active, inrush current will be eliminated or minimized to protect the UUT.
Inrush current
Output ON
Output ON
LED mode ON
Example LED test setup
LED mode OFF
Current flow during power up with LED mode enabled
Low current mode*
This unique function enables the power supply to
minimize the voltage rise time in a controlled
manner. This mode is used when operating at a
low current (< 1 A) and quick transitions from a
high-to-low or low-to-high voltage are needed.
20 ms
Low current mode OFF
5 ms
Low current mode ON
Voltage rise time with and without low current mode enabled
* Low current mode for high voltage models 9184 and 9185 only.
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Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
9170 & 9180 series
Specifications
9171
9172
9173
9174
9181
9182
9183
9184
9185
Low Range
0-10 V,
0-10 A
0-35 V,
0-3 A
0-10 V,
0-10 A
0-35 V,
0-3 A
0-18 V,
0-8 A
0-10 V,
0-20 A
0-35 V,
0-6 A
0-100 V,
0-2 A
0-400 V,
0-0.5 A
High Range
0-20 V,
0-5 A
0-70 V,
0-1.5 A
0-20 V,
0-5 A
0-70 V,
0-1.5 A
0-36 V,
0-4 A
0-20 V,
0-10 A
0-70 V,
0-3 A
0-200 V,
0-1 A
0-600 V,
0-0.35 A
Number of Channels
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Max Output Power
100 W
105 W
200 W
210 W
144 W
200 W
210 W
200 W
210 W
Output Rating
Line Regulation
Load Regulation1
Voltage
≤ 0.01 %+1 mV
Current
≤ 0.01 %+250 uA
Voltage
≤ 0.01 %+1 mV
Current
≤ 0.01 %+250 uA
Normal Mode ≤ 0.35 mVrms ≤ 0.5 mVrms / ≤ 0.35 mVrms ≤ 0.5 mVrms /
Voltage
/ ≤ 3 mVpp
≤ 5 mVpp
/ ≤ 3 mVpp
≤ 5 mVpp
Ripple and Noise
(20 Hz – 20 MHz)
≤ 0.35 mVrms /
≤ 3 mVpp
Normal Mode
Current
≤ 2 mA rms
Common Mode
Current
≤ 1.5 uA rms
Programming /
Readback Resolution
Programming /
Readback Accuracy
±(% output+offset)
Temperature
Coefficient per °C
±(% output+offset)
≤ 0.5 mVrms ≤ 1.5 mVrms / ≤ 4.5 mVrms /
/≤5 mVpp
≤ 15 mVpp
≤ 45 mVpp
Voltage
1 mV
2 mV
1 mV
2 mV
1 mV
2 mV
10 mV
20 mV
Current
1 mA
0.1 mA
1 mA
0.1 mA
1 mA
0.2 mA
0.1 mA
0.01 mA
Voltage
≤ 0.05 %
+5 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+10 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+5 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+10 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+5 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+10 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+50 mV
≤ 0.05 %
+100 mV
Current
≤ 0.1 %
+2 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+1 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+2 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+1 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+2 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+1 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+0.1 mA
≤ 0.005 %
+10 mV
≤ 0.005 %
+20 mV
≤ 0.1 %
+2 mA
≤ 0.1 %
+5 mA
≤ 0.005 %+1 mV
Voltage
≤ 0.01 %+3 mA
Current
≤ 100 µs for
output to
output to
recover to within recover to within
50 mV
120 mV
≤ 100 µs for
2
≤ 50 µs for output to recover to within 15 mV
Transient Response Time
≤ 30 ms
Settling Time3
≤ 50 ms
Measurement Time
≤ 0.5 %+0.1 V
OVP Accuracy
≤ 0.5 %+1 V
≤ 0.5 %+0.1 A
OCP Accuracy
≤ 1 ms
4
OVP/OCP Response Time
Rising Time at Full Load / No Load
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 30 ms
≤ 40 ms
Falling Time at Full Load
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 8 ms
≤ 10 ms
≤ 30 ms
≤ 40 ms
≤ 0.02 %
+10 mV
≤ 0.02 %
+20 mV
≤ 250 ms
Falling Time at No Load
Stability (8 hrs)
±(% output+offset)
Voltage
Current
≤ 0.02 %+2 mV
0.1 %+1 mA
Notes:
1 With sense terminal connected.
2 Following a change in output current from full load to half load or vice versa.
3 Maximum time required for the output voltage to change from 1% to 99% or vice versa after receiving a VOLTage or VSET command via GPIB or USB interface.
4 Average time for output to start to drop after OVP/OCP condition occurs.
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9170 & 9180 series
Specifications
(cont.)
9171
9172
9173
9174
9181
9182
9183
9184
9185
Supplemental Characteristics
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
8.3” x 3.4” x 16.3”
(210 x 87 x 415 mm)
8.3” x 5.1” x 16.3”
(210 x 130.5 x 415 mm)
8.3” x 3.4” x 16.3”
(210 x 87 x 415 mm)
8.3” x 5.1” x 16.3”
(210 x 130.5 x 415 mm)
Rack Mount Height
2U
3U
2U
3U
Weight
17 lbs
(7.7 kg)
23.1 lbs
(10.5 kg)
17 lbs
(7.7 kg)
26.4 lbs
(12 kg)
Safety
EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2006
Standard Interface
USB
AC Input
115/230 VAC ± 10%, 47 Hz - 63 Hz
24.2 lbs
(11 kg)
23.lbs
(10.5 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 °C - 40 °C, < 75% R.H.
Storage Temperature
-10 °C - 70 °C, < 85% R.H.
Three-Year Warranty
Accessories Included
AC power cord, USB cable (type A to type B), line fuse, certificate of calibration and test report
Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 °C ± 5 °C.
Order information for instrument options
Interface cards
Description
Rackmount kits
Description
DRGL
GPIB/LAN card
DRRM2U1
Rackmount kit for one 2U instrument
DR1DIO
Single channel digital I/O and analog control card
DRRM2U2
Rackmount kit for two 2U instruments mounted side by side
DR2DIO
Dual channel digital I/O and analog control card
DRRM3U1
Rackmount kit for one 3U instrument
DRRS485
RS485 interface card
DRRM3U2
Rackmount kit for two 3U instruments mounted side by side
DRRS232
RS232 interface card
Single channel models: 9171, 9172, 9181, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185
Dual channel models: 9173, 9174
2U size models: 9171, 9172, 9181
3U size models: 9173, 9174, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185
Interface Card Options
LAN/GPIB card
RS485 card
RS232 card
Single and dual channel digital I/O
analog input control cards
Note: All options can be installed by the user and purchased at any time, either together with the instrument or after.
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