CAMTEC CPS-i Series – Modular High-Performance Power Supplies for Maximum Availability

With its new CPS-i series, CAMTEC is setting new standards in the field of high-performance industrial and laboratory power supplies. The series was developed specifically for applications that require the highest levels of availability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance—such as test automation, industrial manufacturing, power supply systems, and critical infrastructure.

The modular design allows for flexible scaling of the output power from 2 kW to 105 kW. Up to 35 power supplies can be interconnected in a master-slave architecture to form a high-performance system. This allows the power supply to be precisely tailored to the specific power requirements. At the same time, individual modules can be expanded, replaced, or reused for other applications at any time.

A particular highlight of the CPS-i series is its browser-based configuration. All settings can be configured via a standard web browser, regardless of the operating system—no additional software is required. Optional plug-and-play LAN interfaces automatically detect the corresponding power supply after replacement and calibrate themselves. Defective communication modules—for example, following a power surge or lightning strike—can thus be replaced directly on-site without the need for time-consuming service calls or prolonged system downtime.

The CPS-i series also delivers impressive cost-effectiveness. Thanks to its intelligent modular design, redundant systems can be implemented with significantly less hardware. Often, a single additional power supply is all that is needed to ensure a high level of reliability, which significantly reduces both capital and operating costs compared to conventional solutions.

The power supplies are manufactured at CAMTEC’s own plant in Germany and are characterized by a long service life and reliable operation even under demanding conditions. An innovative 3D cooling concept, high-quality dual fans, and flexible installation options allow for both traditional installation in 19-inch cabinets and free-standing mounting within the system.

Benchmarks for the CPS-i2000 and CPS-i3000 Power Supply Series

• Programmable Laboratory Power Supplies (Current and Voltage) for Test Benches
• 6 output voltages ranging from 18 V to 300 V DC
• Modular and scalable for parallel operation to meet the required capacity
• Power distribution between devices via the current-share bus
• Master-slave operation enables centralized control of a grid
• Mechanically open: for the 19-inch rack or for wall mounting in a control cabinet
• Industry 4.0-compatible interfaces, analog or Ethernet
• Fast settling times between 0.3 and 0.7 ms
• High accuracy of setpoint-to-actual values, ranging from 0.1 to 0.2%

Interface Features:

• Controllable voltage: 0–5 V / 0–10 V / 0–20 mA / 4–20 mA
• Current controllable: 0–5 V / 0–10 V / 0–20 mA / 4–20 mA
• Real-Time Voltage Monitor Reading
• Real-Time Electricity Monitor Reading
• Automatically switches between constant voltage and constant current
• Either V and I can be programmed as separate settings or combined with a potentiometer on the device
• Compensation for the voltage drop across the load line
• Fuse Mode enables the power supply to shut down automatically in the event of an overload or short circuit; this can be reset by pressing the RESET button.
• Continuous Mode for use as a true power source
• Current Share Bus (CS-Bus)
• Master-slave operation, including group operation, for the .DIGI versions
• Remote Shutdown (External SD)
• DC & AC Failure
• Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
• Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
• Temperature Control with Signal Output
• Temperature Alarm Before OT Shutdown (Early Warning)
• Over-temperature shutdown with automatic restart (OT)
• Fan Failure (Fan-Fail)
• Optional Fast Downward Programming (Power Sink)
• Optional 12-bit galvanically isolated Ethernet interface (LAN)
• 3-D Temperature Management
• Design-to-Service: If the digital interface fails, the operator can replace it in the field, since the interface recognizes the product and configures itself automatically
• Unlimited parallel operation
• Series operation up to 600 VDC

With the CPS-i series, CAMTEC offers a future-proof power supply solution that combines Industry 4.0 functionality, high efficiency, and maximum ease of maintenance in a modular system. The result is lower maintenance costs, minimized downtime, and a cost-effective investment over the long term.