Accel Instruments TS200 User Manual - page 9
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Chapter 3: Advance Operation
Waveform Amplifier
TS200
Mod
Input
Output
Function
Generator
Or AWG
Figure 2. Waveform amplifier setup
The TS200 is also ideal for amplifying waveforms for driving high-voltage or
high current or both. It is ideal for amplifying function generator output to drive
heavy load. TS200 is ideal for laboratory power amplifier.
Figure 2 shows the TS200 connection as a high voltage or power amplifier. The
function generator or arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) output is connected
the TS200 modulation input. Typically, the TS200 DC Offset or DC output
voltage is set to zero and the modulation input is set to DC-couple.
If the B-version of the TS200 is used, the gain is 20dB. Since the function
generator’s output voltage is amplified by a factor of 10. If the TS200 is set to
DC-couple, both the DC voltage and AC signal are amplified by a factor of 10.
If TS200 is set to AC-couple, only the AC signal is amplified. The TS200 DC
output is set by its DC OFFSET knob.
Battery Simulator and Four Quadrant Supply
The TS200 can be used as a four-quadrant power supply or a batter simulator.
Four-quadrant power supply can output positive or negative (see voltage range
option) voltage and can sink or source current. The TS200 can act as a battery
simulator. It can output a positive voltage and can sink or source current – just
like a real battery. The TS200 is useful for testing battery chargers.
To use the TS200 as a four-quadrant power supply or battery simulator, leave
the Mod Input unconnected. Adjust the DC Offset knob until the TS200 output
voltage reaches the desired supply voltage. The TS200 can source as well as
sink current.