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SCA-3008 Simmer Module

SCA-3008 is a high-power modification of SCA-2008 simmer supply. Model is forced air-cooled and suitable for dual-flashlamp operations. Main parameters are as follows:

  • Input – 230 VAC
  • Max. output voltage – 300 V
  • Output current – 300-800 mA (factory preset)
  • Max. output power – 100 W

Features

  • Flashlamps’ ignition, improvement of their operational lifetime and stability
  • High-power solution, capable of driving up to two flashlamps connected in series

Description

Simmer supply is the device that strikes and maintains low-current discharge in the flashlamp in order to increase its lifetime and operation stability.

SCA-3008 simmer supply is powered from 230 VAC mains. It embeds all the circuits necessary not only for maintaining of low-current discharge, but also for simmer ignition as well – the gas discharger for production of high voltage and high energy triggering pulse and the auxiliary 1400 V open-circuit voltage supply. Ignition transformer is not included in SCA-2008 and sold separately.

SCA-3008 is a powerful device able to drive up to two typical flashlamps connected in series (please read user manual for the details how to organize simmer triggering in that case). Module is cooled with built-in fan. In case of current interruption, it automatically restrikes with approximately 3 Hz repetition rate until the discharge is restored. The simmer supply can be used in laser systems with either serial or parallel (external) triggering without any changes.

Technical Specifications

INPUT
Low Voltage 230 VAC
OUTPUT
Voltage up to 300 V (is set automatically, depending on simmer current and flashlamp’s V/A diagram)
Open Circuit Voltage 1400 V (higher on request)
Current 300-800 mA (by default set at 500 mA)
Max Output Power 100 Watts
Efficiency ~85%
FLASHLAMP TRIGGERING
Voltage 1 kV (other on request)
Pulse Energy Approx. 150 mJ
Restrike Rate ~3 Hz (auto-adjustment)
ENVIRONMENT
Operational Temperature -20…+45oC
Storage Temperature -40…+85oC
Humidity 90%, non-condensing
OTHER
Protections short-circuit protection
open-circuit protection
(triggering timeout)
Cooling Built-in Fan
Storage Temperature 178x81x57 mm
Weight 0.5 kG

Downloads

SCA 3008 Manual (English)
sca-3008-manual-en.pdf (1 MB)