Manson HCS-3xxx series
 | |
| Status | supported |
|---|---|
| Source code | manson-hcs-3xxx |
| Channels | 1 |
| Voltage/current (CH1) | various |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Features | programmable presets, cycling functionality |
| Website | manson.com.hk |
The Manson HCS-3xxx series are 1 channel programmable power supplies with USB/serial connectivity.
Devices
| Manson | Conrad OEM | Peaktech OEM | Voltage Range | Current Range | Power | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCS-3100 | PPS-11810 | 1-18 V | 0-10 A | 180 W | ||
| HCS-3102 | PPS-11360 | 1-36 V | 0-5 A | 180 W | ||
| HCS-3104 | PPS-11603 | 1-60 V | 0-2.5 A | 150 W | ||
| HCS-3150 | - | 1-18 V | 0-15 A | 270 W | ||
| HCS-3200 | PPS-13610 | 1-18 V | 0-20 A | 360 W | ||
| HCS-3202 | PPS-16005 | 1-36 V | 0-10 A | 360 W | ||
| HCS-3204 | PPS-11815 | 1-60 V | 0-5 A | 300 W | ||
| HCS-3300 | - | - | 1-16 V | 0-30 A | 480 W | |
| HCS-3302 | - | - | 1-32 V | 0-15 A | 480 W | |
| HCS-3304 | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-8 A | 480 W | |
| HCS-3400 | - | PeakTech 1565 | 1-16 V | 0-40 A | 600 W | |
| HCS-3402 | - | PeakTech 1575 | 1-32 V | 0-20 A | 600 W? | |
| HCS-3404 | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-10 A | 600 W | |
| HCS-3600 | - | PeakTech 1580 | 1-16 V | 0-60 A | 750 W | |
| HCS-3602 | - | PeakTech 1580 | 1-30 V | 0-30 A | 900 W | |
| HCS-3604 | - | - | 1-60 V | 0-15 A | 900 W |
Some other device series by the same manufacturer exist that use a different communication protocol.
Protocol
ASCII based over USB-to-serial.
Resources
- Vendor control software (HCS_PC_software_v0_9.rar)
- Vendor Labview driver (HCS_labview_high_current_v0_1.rar)
- reinhardweiss.de: Manson HCS-3204 info (most of it also applies to the other devices in the series)
- goughlui.com: Review: Manson HCS-3102 1-36v/0-5A Switch-Mode Benchtop Power Supply (most of it also applies to the other devices in the series)