Overview
The Model 161 Optics 10 Power Supply is a high-stability, rack-mount DC power supply designed to deliver precise, independent high-voltage control for up to ten ion optics elements in advanced mass spectrometry systems. It is engineered for reliability, flexibility, and integration, with the voltage stability and remote control capability required for modern analytical instrumentation.
Key Features
- Ten independent high-voltage outputs
- RS-232 / USB computer control via Tempus Data System software
- Vacuum interlock protection with override option
- Standard 19-inch rack-mount form factor
Ten Independent High-Voltage Outputs
- Standard +/-400 V DC outputs
- Suitable for lenses, quadrupole deflectors, ion guide offsets, pre-filter offsets, and other ion optics components
- 2 megaohm output impedance
- Ripple less than 0.1% of maximum output voltage
RS-232 / USB Computer Control
- Full control via included Tempus Data System software
- Individual channel enable/disable
- Manual increments or programmable setpoints
- Master command and multi-state switching capability
- USB-to-RS232 converter included for modern PC compatibility
Vacuum Interlock Protection
- Rear-panel DB9 interlock connector
- +5 V logic enable for high-voltage activation
- Compatible with ion gauge contact-closure outputs
- Interlock override option for controlled commissioning
Rack-Mount Design
- Standard 19-inch instrument rack configuration
- Universal AC input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- 600 W power capability
- Proper chassis grounding through rack mounting
Front and Rear Panel Indicators
- Power LED and error status indicators
- Vacuum OK and Interlock Override LEDs
- Clearly labeled 4-pin and 6-pin Mate-N-Lok output connectors
Connectivity
- Ten optics outputs via rear-panel 4-pin and 6-pin connectors
- RS232 DB9 communication port
- USB Type-B interface for PC control
- Vacuum interlock DB9 connector with daisy-chain capability
- Universal AC input
Included Accessories
- USB-to-RS232 converter
- 10 ft DB9 extension cable
- Tempus Data System installation media
- Universal AC power cable
- Configuration and final test data documentation
Intended Applications
- Linear ion traps
- Quadrupole mass filters
- Ion guides and deflectors
- Energy filters
- Pre-filter and post-filter bias control
- Custom mass spectrometer ion optics assemblies
The Model 161 Optics 10 Power Supply provides the stability, channel density, and control architecture required for complex multi-element ion optics systems while maintaining straightforward integration into both legacy and next-generation instrumentation platforms.
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