Siglent SPS5000X PSU's - Page 1
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author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 11:06:24 am
content: New range of high power SMPS consisting of single, dual and 3 channel models.Released June 30 202115 models in 40V, 80V and 160V and 360W, 720W and 1080W configurations.Modules can be single, paired or tripled to suit buyers needs.Module ratings of 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 45, 60 and 90 amps are available.Websites for datasheets and local pricing:https://siglentna.com/power-supplies/sps5000x/https://www.siglenteu.com/power-supplies/sps5000x/https://int.siglent.com/products-overview/sps5000x/Model groups:40V 30/60/90A80V 15/30/45A160V 7.5/15/22.5AMain specsCV, CC modesSeries and parallel output capability for dual and 3 channel models.LAN and USB connectivity.Web server control capable.PricingSPS5041X 40V/30A/360W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,039SPS5042X 40V/60A/720W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,269SPS5043X 40V/90A/1080W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,659SPS5044X 40V/30A/360W*2，two channels switch mode power supply $1,949SPS5045X 40V/30A/360W*3，three channels switch mode power supply $2,319SPS5051X 50V/10A/180W，Single channel switch mode power supply $949SPS5081X 80V/15A/360W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,249SPS5082X 80V/30A/720W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,529SPS5083X 80V/45A/1080W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,989SPS5084X 80V/15A/360W*2，two channels switch mode power supply $2,149SPS5085X 80V/15A/360W*3，three channels switch mode power supply $2,579SPS5161X 160V/7.5A/360W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,249SPS5162X 160V/15A/720W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,529SPS5163X 160V/22.5A/1080W，Single channel switch mode power supply $1,989SPS5164X 160V/7.5A/360W*2，two channels switch mode power supply $2,149SPS5165X 160V/7.5A/360W*3，three channels switch mode power supply $2,579

author: MasterBuilder
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 11:40:22 am
content: Looks like they are copying Instek ...I dunno who INstek are copying

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 03:00:40 pm
content: It wouldn't be the first time Siglent and GW Instek sold an identical power supply.

author: rf-loop
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 02:28:55 am
content: I can not see any kind of copy. Oh well USB connector and its symbol is same.Both are made in China. Other is like from museum and other is bit more new technology.

author: noreply
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 04:14:26 am
content: @rf-loopHi - hope you are keeping well.You forgot to mention - they also have the same rubber 'feet' - positioned at same offsets AND most importantly the power ON/OFF switch is in same locationSeriously - it’s all a matter of definition of what is a copy.Perhaps in China it’s not considered a copy is it’s not a 'clone' - i.e. an exact lookalikeIn other countries - they protect their respective industrial designs - which encompass the general shape, materials used in the finish, colour schemes, layout of controls, alignment of front panel air vents, etc, etc.Industrial designers are very fussy and get paid lots of $A good example is Apple Computer - they pay a fortune to some guy / gal sitting in some jazzy office and sketching some (what they consider) breakthrough concept in what THEY think is the next big idea on how the item should look.With Test equipment - it’s probably not that extreme - but I guess some companies DO PAY lots of $$ to differentiate themselves from others and establish their 'mark' with the consumer.It is very easy for many companies in China to simply 'skip' this step in the design process - and simply choose something which already is / has been established with a consumer.A new product which sort-off looks similar - becomes 'easy on the eyes' and is likely to be less critical with the consumer - who is already familiar with something which has the same general features (not clone).So like you said it’s not a copy - but is similar.It is difficult to be innovative and make a NEW shape to challenge the traditional shapes of products - including layouts of displays / terminals / and buttons.The danger here is that it might not 'catch' the acceptance of the targeted customer, BUT on the other hand if it does (slim chance) it will then become the 'standard' - so it will be likely that 'others' will then copy that design for the same reasons their design was copied.So there are no winners here - except the consumer - who might get a new and innovative design if more companies refrained from copying existing industrial designs.Just my opinion ...Take Care & Be SafeBTW ... the UK is about to be locked down (whatch the news - Boris will try to blame the people) TOTALLY as covid-19 is spreading like wildfire - R is reported to be 2.6 in London - but the government is publishing Average figure for whole of England of 1.4 - misleading the public like always (sorry - no politics , no covid comments - but I am angry!)

author: Sighound36
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 10:34:30 am
content: Quote from: rf-loop on October 31, 2020, 02:28:55 amHello RF-LoopI have been meaning to ask this for quite a few months now.Have you been employed by Siglent to design any of their products or a subsidiary thereof or a consultancy company outsourced by Siglent in the past? your knowledge of their working practices is most intimate and in depth.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 10:41:53 am
content: They ripped off Kikusui by the lookshttps://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/product/selection.php?Category=DC%20Power%20Supplies

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 11:15:37 am
content: Quote from: bd139 on October 31, 2020, 10:41:53 amBut oddly enough some GW Instek PSUs have the exact same dimension as the Kikisui power supplies. The same for electronic loads from GW Instek and Kikusui which are nearly identical both in physical appearance and specs. In the end it doesn't make sense to re-invent the wheel for a relatively low-tech product like a power supply or dc-load so outsourcing the design to an OEM makes sense.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 12:02:30 pm
content: Yep 100%. Unless that OEM is Mastech

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 03:48:11 pm
content: Quote from: bd139 on October 31, 2020, 12:02:30 pmThat is also possible. Tektronix has some similar PSUs (specs & look) under the Keithley brand. It is definitely teardown time

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 03:55:48 pm
content: Having the same form factor probably makes it easier to sell to customers who have these in racks.

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 05:21:41 pm
content: The thing that strikes me as odd is the 1080W output. As far as I've been able to find only instek has that specific power output.

author: exmadscientist
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 06:12:33 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on October 31, 2020, 11:15:37 amYet this can backfire on you. GW Instek used to be the OEM for another manufacturer of test equipment; let's call them Manufacturer X, based out of X-Land. (I probably shouldn't name them as this relates to my day job; you know how that goes....) Manufacturer X's units were marked Made in Taiwan rather than Made in X-Land. Fast forward 15 years. Now both GW Instek and Manufacturer X are active in this small market segment. But X's new units look nothing like their old units, and are now Made in X-Land. And a new GW Instek unit and old Manufacturer X unit are, if you take off the lids, quite obviously related.So OEM relationships can get quite complicated!

author: Tjuurko
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2020, 01:26:10 pm
content: https://www.siglent.com/products-video/spd5000x/

author: Tom45
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2020, 01:56:39 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on October 30, 2020, 11:06:24 amWhat good is a power supply without terminals for the output?

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2020, 02:11:30 pm
content: System power supplies tend to have the connections on their butt rather than their face. Not everything is a "bench" supply.

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2020, 04:11:32 pm
content: Interesting addition, been looking for a high volt / amp unit for the house for ages now but always cheeped out.. wonder if it will cost the same as the gwiAs far as connections, due to how many amps it can handle, they use lugs.. as far as why always in the back vs front? safety thing has always been my opinion.. that said if i get one i'd for sure bring the connections to the front with some thick copper wire and put into some kinda lug terminal assembly or other high amp plug

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2020, 10:24:44 am
content: Quote from: rf-loop on October 31, 2020, 02:28:55 amCertainly this is the case as more info is now available.OP updated.

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2020, 09:49:58 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on November 03, 2020, 10:24:44 amPricing looks to be the same as gw... blahthese are rmb not usdmodel Channel output display Resolution Setting accuracy Readback accuracy Tax included priceSPS5041X 1 channel, 40V/30A/360W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±30mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±40mA $8,680SPS5042X 1 channel, 40V/60A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±60mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±70mA $13,980SPS5043X 1 channel, 40V/90A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±100 mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±100 mA $17,680SPS5044X 2 channels, 40V/30A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±30mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±40mA $15,980SPS5045X 3 channels, 40V/30A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±30mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±40mA $19,680SPS5081X 1 channel, 80V/15A/360W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±10mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±20mA $8,680SPS5082X 1 channel, 80V/30A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±30mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±40mA $13,980SPS5083X 1 channel, 80V/45A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±40mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±50mA $17,680SPS5084X 2 channels, 80V/15A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±10mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV 0.1%±20mA $15,980SPS5085X 3 channels, 80V/15A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±10mV Current: 0.1%±10mA Voltage: 0.1%±20mV Current: 0.1%±20mA $19,680SPS5161X 1 channel, 160V/7.5A/360W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA $8,680SPS5162X 1 channel, 160V/15A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±15mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±15mA $13,980SPS5163X 1 channel, 160V/22.5A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±20mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±20mA $17,680SPS5164X 2 channels, 160V/7.5A/720W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA $15,980SPS5165X 3 channels, 160V/7.5A/1080W 2.4 inch OLED screen 1mV/1mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA Voltage: 0.1%±100mV Current: 0.1%±5mA $19,680

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2020, 11:52:53 pm
content: Quote from: Elasia on November 03, 2020, 09:49:58 pmMany times new product release prices to the west bear little relation toofficialChinese prices.

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2020, 05:15:30 pm
content: What do you think they will come in at? I do got my eye on 2x SPS5083X since you can link them.. i figure the 1080W versions will all be around 2k usd which is inline with gw pricinghttps://www.tequipment.net/InstekPSW80-40.5.htmlI do like that they can step power waveforms as well.. usually need something more like a chroma for that

author: nightfire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2020, 08:18:53 pm
content: As Fluke, Tektronix and Keithley belong to the same company empire, and Keithley is officially referred to as "a tektronix company" it is expected behaviour that some products are quite closely related- same with big car manufacturers, where the different models share lots of stuff from a central parts repository...

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2020, 04:52:33 pm
content: A manual and quick guide are now posted, after reading it over think I'm going to buy two of SPS8053X like i originally thought.. i was kinda hoping that maybe the triple output standalone could be combined with another but sadly appears to just be 3 of the smaller single units put together.. cant serial all three channels either, only two just like a bigger standalone master/slave.Be tempted to get them direct from NA but suppose i should just wait and get the saelig discount, either way i'll open one up like i normally do and take some eyecandy pics eventuallyAlso of note... since these are all hardware different.. nothing to hack reallyManualhttps://www.siglent.com/upload_file/Manual/SPS5000X_UserManual%20_UM0505X_C01A.pdfQuickguidehttps://www.siglent.com/upload_file/Manual/SPS5000X_QuickStart_QS0505X-C01B.pdf

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 16, 2020, 08:43:08 pm
content: These should be on sale sometime in mid/late January for NA from what the local office just told meThey are already on tmall for sale as well from utest

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2021, 07:47:35 am
content: Released today, OP updated.

author: rf-loop
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2021, 02:02:43 pm
content: List prices VAT 0in EU area.As far as I know,there is also promotional offer: 30.6.2021 - 30.9.2021 10% discount from these list prices below.Prices are VAT 0%.SPS5041X 40V/30A/360W,,,,,,,,€ 839.00SPS5042X 40V/60A/720W,,,,,,,,€ 1,029.00SPS5043X 40V/90A/1080W,,,,,,,€ 1,339.00SPS5044X 40V/30A/360W*2,,,,,,€ 1,579.00SPS5045X 40V/30A/360W*3,,,,,,€ 1,879.00SPS5051X 50V/10A/180W,,,,,,,,€ 769.00SPS5081X 80V/15A/360W,,,,,,,,€ 999.00SPS5082X 80V/30A/720W,,,,,,,,€ 1,239.00SPS5083X 80V/45A/1080W,,,,,,,€ 1,619.00SPS5084X 80V/15A/360W*2,,,,,,€ 1,739.00SPS5085X 80V/15A/360W*3,,,,,,€ 2,089.00SPS5161X 160V/7.5A/360W,,,,,,€ 999.00SPS5162X 160V/15A/720W,,,,,,,€ 1,239.00SPS5163X 160V/22.5A/1080W,,,,€ 1,619.00SPS5164X 160V/7.5A/360W*2,,,,€ 1,739.00SPS5165X 160V/7.5A/360W*3,,,,€ 2,089.00There can connect up to 3 parallel and get up to 270A OR there can connect 2 serial and get up to 320V.

author: dakiller
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2021, 11:46:52 pm
content: Anyone know the best place in Australia to get one of these?

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2021, 01:37:38 am
content: Quote from: dakiller on July 01, 2021, 11:46:52 pmIPD should have them before we do however as they have just been released it might be a few weeks before any of us have stock.https://int.siglent.com/map/

author: Incircuit
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 02, 2021, 02:28:25 pm
content: Has anyone tried the devices yet? Consider buying a SPS5083X.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2021, 09:30:33 pm
content: Quote from: Incircuit on July 02, 2021, 02:28:25 pmWelcome to the forum.Bit early for anyone to have these yet as officially they have only been released a few days and a European beta tester I know has only had his for a few weeks.I'm getting a 60A one to play with but it's some weeks away yet.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2021, 11:29:18 pm
content: Quote from: Incircuit on July 02, 2021, 02:28:25 pmCould you be more specific about your needs and expected use cases, please?There are many things that are known: these are switchers, they have adaptive power envelope (more current at lover voltages), they are generally meant for ATE and that type of use (most of them have fixed output posts on the back, also needed for currents in question), they are very compact for the power they provide. They can be used in lab for general use, but front panel is not optimized for that kind of work (not numeric keypad and such). They also have (in addition to standard SCPI control and web server control) an old school voltage /resistance voltage/current and on/off control and monitoring of channels. They also support sequence programming. They seem to have serious thermal design, made for continuous work under full load, mounted in rack.There are many interesting features: choice of priority of CV or CI control loop, slew rate strategy and channel control, selectable downprogrammer, channel sequencing, several protection circuits.They can also control output resistance of voltage source.They seem quite interesting.. There are no manuals published yet, but as soon as they are, there will be much more details there.

author: rf-loop
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2021, 03:33:01 am
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on July 02, 2021, 11:29:18 pmSame manuals are also public available from Siglent domestic web sides but only with chinese language.Because product is officially published for purchase, also these must be public. (Who buy a pig packed in a sack)Preliminary User Manual( reason for my previous cancel was: this is some kind of preliminary, look pages 86, 87 chinese text in some setup images. Also not officially published at this time so careful with possible errors )Data sheetSPS5000X Manuals and data sheets etc can also find here. (Siglent global main sides)

author: Incircuit
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 05, 2021, 02:07:55 pm
content: Thanks for the replies. I think I'll wait a bit until the devices are fully tested.I found the user manualhere.

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2021, 09:11:52 pm
content: 1st FW release.Product_ID: 800

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2021, 10:11:14 am
content: Quote from: tv84 on August 18, 2021, 09:11:52 pmBut not what my SPS5042X arrived with....now updated.First impression is how small the front panel is at just some 140mm (5 1/2") square yet they are quite long ~400mm (16").The twin smart fans could run a touch slower when output = OFF and this has been requested as an improvement.Now to make some 60A leads......

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2021, 11:55:19 am
content: Quote from: tautech on August 25, 2021, 10:11:14 amYou do realize we expect to see photos of welding with an electrode....60 amps should be enough for thin ones...

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2022, 01:32:32 am
content: New firmware for SPS5000X models.Version V3.1.1.8https://int.siglent.com/upload_file/zip/firmware/Power_Supply/SPS5000X_V3.1.1.8_EN.zip512KBRelease notes1. Change some user interfaces and operation methods2. SET button changes to V/I function in main windows.3. Optimized some features in list’s setup/save/web menus

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2022, 09:42:57 am
content: Defpom has a quick look at our SPS5042X.