Versatile Power Announces BENCH XR Series Programmable DC Power Supplies Have Received LXI Certification

CAMPBELL, CALIF. - - - Versatile Power, Inc. a technology leader in the design and manufacture of commercial power supplies and custom electronic subsystems, announces their BENCH XR Series of 600W Programmable DC Power Supplies have received Certification as LXI conformant. LXI is an instrument connectivity standard that allows engineers to access their instruments remotely via a built-in Ethernet interface. Five models of the U.S.A.-built BENCH XR Series offer output power to 600 Watts.

LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a powerful test instrumentation platform supported by the world’s leading instrumentation companies. LXI combines the synchronization and triggering features inherent in VXIbus and IEEE-1588 devices, with the benefits of Ethernet and GPIB. LXI test and measurement modules are optimized for use in design validation and manufacturing test systems with LAN connectivity enabling modules to be accessed from anywhere in the world.

The BENCH XR Series is a high-density 1U design which measures just 1.73 in. (44 mm) High x 8.82 in. (224 mm) Wide x 10.30 in. (262 mm) Deep and Weighs only 5.8 lbs. (2.6 Kg). The five (5) models of the U.S.A.-built BENCH XR Series offer output power to 600 Watts, DC output current to 33 amps and DC output voltage to 400V. The LXI connectivity is included with all BENCH XR Series power supplies at no additional cost.

“The BENCH XR Series is a direct result of our continuing development of extremely compact, digital, and low-cost programmable power supplies capable of high output voltages. With the LXI Certification customers now have LAN connectivity which enables accessibility from anywhere in the world,” commented Jerry Price, CEO of Versatile Power. He continued, “Versatile Power’s BENCH XR Series offer the widest range of 600 Watt bench-top programmable power supplies found on the market. With LXI included at no additional cost they provide the perfect solution for a variety of applications within the high-technology arena of R&D, production and testing.”

All BENCH Series power supplies are available for purchase from select distributors, representatives and through the Versatile Power Website: www.versatilepower.com.

Versatile Power, Inc., established in 2002, is a privately-owned company located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The Company offers both commercial programmable power supplies as well as custom electronic subsystems. For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Versatile Power specializes in custom design and manufacturing of advanced power products and subsystems for use in RF, DC, ultrasonics and laser applications. Certified to ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 13485-2003, Versatile Power has a long history of satisfying the requirements for medical surgical equipment, electronics for dental procedures, semiconductor equipment, forensic light sources and wide range of commercial applications. For additional information contact: Versatile Power, Inc., 743 Camden Avenue, Campbell, California 95008 U.S.A., Phone: +1-408-341-4604, Fax: +1-408-341-4601, e-mail: sales@versatilepower.com, Web: www.versatilepower.com.