
M1600-PDC Pulsed Magnetron Power Supply
The M1600-PDC is compact switch-mode DC pulse power supply designed to drive up to 3 magnetron sources.
Manufacturer
Prevac
Prevac are a world leader in the design and production of analytical and deposit scientific and research equipment. Their systems operate in a high and ultra high vacuum environment. They design and construct UHV and HV systems fully adapted to the individual requirements of research projects and industrial applications.

Key Features
- Pule DC or standard DC mode
- Switch for 3 magnetron sources with shutters control
- Adjustable limits of voltage, current and power separately for each output
- Multiple I/O – individual programmable
- Thickness and evaporation rate measurements (support for Thickness Monitors TM13 /14)
- Vacuum measurements (support for active vacuum gauges)
- Mass Flow Controller support
Description
All adjustable parameters are displayed on the large TFT display with touchscreen. All settings can be manually adjusted or can be stored and recalled automatically after unit switch on. The unit also features a built in timer and automatic standby mode. It is fully interlocked for both, user and device safety. Unit can be remotely controlled via one of the available analogues or digital interfaces.
Technical data
Supply voltage | 100 – 240 V, 50-60 Hz |
Output voltage | up to 1200 V (from 250 V) |
Output current | up to 3000 mA* (from 1 mA) |
Output power | up to 1600 W** (from 1 W) |
Switch mode | 3 outputs for magnetrons |
Analogue inputs/outputs | 5 (0-10V)/5 (0-10V) |
Digital inputs and outputs | individual programmable |
Timer | dual mode timer 0 s – 99 h 59 m |
Vacuum measurement | 1 channel for active vacuum gauges: CTR90, TTR90, TTR91, TTR211, PTR225, PTR90, ITR90, ITR100, Baratron, ANALOG IN, MKS937A, PG105, MG13/14, PKR251/360/361, PCR280, ATMION |
Thickness and evaporation rate measurements | 1 channel for Thickness Monitors TM13/TM14 |
Mass Flow Controller | 1 channel |
Communication interface | RS232/485, Ethernet |
Communication protocol | MODBUS-TCP/RTU |
User Interface | 5” TFT display with touchscreen, digital encoder |
Interface languages | English |
Dimensions | 485,6 x 87 x 450 (W×H×D) |
Weight (approx.) | 11 kg |
Pulse frequency | 10-350 kHz |
Pulse off time | 0.4µs-10µs |
*Power is limited to 1000W when mains is less than 150V |
Service Support
Comprehensive repairs and servicing
Annual Support Programs
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With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.
CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance
- Priority Technical Assistance
- Preferred Parts Availability
- On-Site User Training
- Remote Diagnostics
- No surprise repair expense and much more!
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CN Tech's Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.