Automated Testing Sequences

Programmable 800V DC Power Supply Control & Scripting

Specially designed for automated testing environments and diagnostic systems, the AFB Power ETM 800V series provides full digital remote control. When integrating a programmable 800V DC power supply into an automated test system, engineers can script complex voltage profiles, perform dynamic battery simulation runs, and conduct automated burn-in checks using stable RS232, RS485, USB COM, or Ethernet interfaces via industry-standard SCPI syntax.

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eTommens eTM-8001

2U Bench & Rackmount
$699
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 1A
Max Power0.8 kW
Ripple≤ 50mVrms

Classic 4-Knob high-precision 800V programmable DC power supply optimized for electrical workbenches, academic laboratory testing, and low-current high-voltage hardware validation. View 800V 1A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8001C

2U Bench & Rackmount
$749
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 1A
Max Power0.8 kW
Ripple≤ 50mVrms

Upgraded 2-Knob model with front-panel output switch control. Excellent for high-voltage runs requiring safe load gating and multiple hardware protections. View 800V 1A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8002

2U Standard Rackmount
$799
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 2A
Max Power1.6 kW
Ripple≤ 60mVrms

Classic 4-Knob automated test equipment (ATE) configuration. Well-suited for manufacturer burn-in chambers, battery cell emulator clusters, and capacitor performance validation. View 800V 2A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8002C

2U Standard Rackmount
$848
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 2A
Max Power1.6 kW
Ripple≤ 60mVrms

Upgraded 2-Knob 2A supply featuring independent output control buttons, 5 levels of hardware protection, and specialized low-noise architecture. View 800V 2A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8003

3U Rugged Rackmount
$1198
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 3A
Max Power2.4 kW
Ripple≤ 70mVrms

Classic 4-Knob 3A continuous duty system built for harsh factory environments. High galvanic isolation margins permit safe operation next to high-speed electrical machinery. View 800V 3A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8003C

3U Rugged Rackmount
$1199
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 3A
Max Power2.4 kW
Ripple≤ 70mVrms

Upgraded 2-Knob 3A system with front output switches and 5 layers of safety protection. Engineered for high-voltage ATE rack deployments. View 800V 3A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8005

3U Rugged Rackmount
$1399
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 5A
Max Power4.0 kW
Ripple≤ 85mVrms

Classic 4-Knob high-power density 4.0 kW platform designed for EV battery pack charging profiles, onboard charger validations, and solar PV inverter MPPT curve simulations. View 800V 5A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8005C

3U Rugged Rackmount
$1599
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 5A
Max Power4.0 kW
Ripple≤ 85mVrms

Upgraded 2-Knob 5A high-power configuration. Features front-panel relay control, 5 safety protections, and low-noise operational circuitry. View 800V 5A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8006

3U Heavy Industrial Rack
$1799
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 6A
Max Power4.8 kW
Ripple≤ 95mVrms

Classic 4-Knob heavy-duty 4.8 kW flagship power supply. Tailored for testing high-power electric drivetrains, industrial motor stress tests, and high-voltage simulation. View 800V 6A spec ↗

eTommens eTM-8006C

3U Heavy Industrial Rack
$1899
Output Voltage0 - 800V DC
Current Limit0 - 6A
Max Power4.8 kW
Ripple≤ 95mVrms

Upgraded 2-Knob flagship heavy-duty 4.8 kW system featuring independent output gating, 5-fold hardware protections, and advanced low-noise active cooling. View 800V 6A spec ↗

Laboratory & Scientific Research Scenarios

Explore how automated voltage sweeps and remote SCPI control ensure precision and safety across scientific test beds.

1. EV BMS & Battery Charging Simulation

EV Powertrain HIL

Modern EV components (On-Board Chargers, high-voltage battery management chips, and motor controllers) operate between 400V and 800V DC. Using SCPI commands, engineers script battery state-of-charge profiles to verify that safety relays, thermal management systems, and fuses trigger exactly within parameters.

SAMPLE SCPI FLOW:
> VOLT 800.0 // Set peak protection limit to 800V
> CURR 6.0 // Program current cap to 6A
> OUTP ON // Safely engage high-voltage relays

2. Solar PV Inverter Sweep & MPPT Calibration

Photovoltaic MPPT

String inverters operating near peak 800V ranges need continuous variable voltage sweeps to calibrate Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms. The ETM power supply acts as a Solar Array Simulator. By programming a curve array, engineers simulate solar sweeps, dynamic cloud cover, and sunrise ramps.

SAMPLE SCPI FLOW:
> VOLT:RUMP 20.0 // Config solar ramping rate
> CURR 3.5 // Limit string simulate currents
> MEAS:POW? // Polling active solar feedback

3. High-Voltage Capacitor Burn-in Tests

Dynamic Aging

Capacitor production facilities and quality control desks stress-test film capacitors at elevated voltages. ETM systems can run consecutive, automated charge-discharge cycles. The 16-bit programming resolution ramps up voltage safely, monitors active leakage current, and discharges the device when completed.

SAMPLE SCPI FLOW:
> VOLT 780.0 // Test threshold target
> MEAS:CURR? // Check leakage current (target < 5mA)
> OUTP OFF // Power down and engage active bleeders

4. Material Dielectric Breakdown & Physics Labs

Physics Research

Academic labs testing plasma containment, high-voltage insulation materials, and electrostatic arrays rely on absolute resolution step controls. The ETM series features low ripple (≤ 50mVrms) and micro-fine programming increments. In the event of a dielectric breakdown, hardware protections shut down output instantly.

SAMPLE SCPI FLOW:
> VOLT 12.50 // Fine-step starting excitation
> TRIP:STAT? // Watch for short-circuit safety status
> VOLT:STEP 1.0 // Configure resolution increment per loop

Interactive SCPI Terminal Simulator

Test commands in our interactive simulator. Click any command on the right panel, or type commands manually into the prompt line to inspect the power supply's simulated responses.

SCPI INTERACTIVE CONSOLE
AFB Power Programmable ETM SCPI Terminal v3.14 initialized.
Ready for remote IEEE-488.2 query commands. Type or click samples below.
AFB>
SCPI Core Commands

Click any command to load and execute it in the simulator panel:

Automated Python Script Template

import serial
import time

# Establish connection to AFB Power 800V DC PSU
ser = serial.Serial(port='COM3', baudrate=9600, timeout=1)

# Initialize and query device identification
ser.write(b'*IDN?\n')
print("Device IDN:", ser.readline().decode().strip())

# Configure safe test parameters (800V / 5A)
ser.write(b'VOLT 800.0\n')
ser.write(b'CURR 5.0\n')

# Turn on high-voltage output terminals
ser.write(b'OUTP ON\n')
time.sleep(1) # Allow relay stabilization

# Measure output voltage
ser.write(b'MEAS:VOLT?\n')
print("Measured Volts:", ser.readline().decode().strip())

# Safe shutdown procedure
ser.write(b'OUTP OFF\n')
ser.close()

Technical Standards & Regulatory Citations

Automated high-voltage test setups rely on standardized command structures. The IEEE 488.2 standard defines the communication protocol layers, which are further structured by the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) Consortium to guarantee syntax uniformity across laboratory hardware.

For system integration and cabinet electrical safety layouts, refer to the official eTM-8006 High-Power ATE Model Specification. This flagship 4.8 kW 800V DC supply supports full remote SCPI scripting over USB, RS232, RS485, and Ethernet.