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ARC-2 High Power Pulse Generator

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Overview

The ARC-2 pulse generators deliver controlled energy pulses through an external electrical gap in order to generate high power plasma events. These products excel in applications requiring compact, portable plasma generation. Single DC power requirements and high-efficiency pulse generation enable practical, battery-powered applications. Instrument settings such as the pulse energy level are controlled through an RS-232 serial data interface; internal instrument monitoring functions are reported over this same interface. Pulses are triggered from an external logic signal, or generated periodically from an internal source. Resettable trigger counts and accumulated energy values can be accessed from non-volatile memory registers to support operation and maintenance with expendable, external electrodes.

Safety and reliability have been emphasized in the design. Numerous built-in warning and error monitors can place an ARC-2 unit into a safe mode of operation in which the onboard energy stores are rapidly and automatically discharged through internal pathways. Two separate interlock signals are required for operation: one keyed and one external to the unit.

Key Features

Pulse Energy: up to 800 mJ
Pulse Rates: up to 20 / second
High Voltage Pulse Output: > 10 kV
Dimensions: 3" x 4" x 9" (H x W x L)
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Input Voltage: +12V
Serial Data Interface: RS-232
Trigger & Energy Accumulators: Lifetime & Interval
Safety Interlocks: 2 (1 Keyed & 1 Wired)
Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C
Environmental: Sand, dust, & moisture resistant

Available Models

Model Pulse Energy (Max) Pulse Rate (Max)
ARC2-40C-R20A 0.2 Joules 40 pulses / second
ARC2-20C-R40A 0.4 Joules 20 pulses / second
ARC2-10C-R40A 0.4 Joules 10 pulses / second
ARC2-03C-R80A 0.8 Joules 3 pulses / second
ARC2-01C-R80A 0.8 Joules 1 pulse / second

Additional configurations, as well as custom options, are available.

For further information regarding Vtech’s product offerings or electronic system design capabilities, please send inquiries to arc2info@vtechcorp.com.

Specifications furnished by Vtech Engineering are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Vtech Engineering for their use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from their use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Vtech Engineering.

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