TTi MX100TP triple power supply teardown and review - Page 1
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author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2015, 07:55:11 pm
content: I recently purchased a TTi MX100TP triple output power supply and wanted to share some info and pictures. I got mine from tequipment.com for US$1280 minus the eevblog discount. I've only had the unit for about a week now, so it hasn't seen much bench action.I bought it because my go-to supply, an Agilent E3631A, sometimes didn't have enough current output to suit the task at hand, and the quirky user interface was starting to drive me bananas.There are two models of MX100: the MX100T and MX100TP. Both have 3 fully independent and isolated outputs with a total of 315W. The "P" version has added remote programming with RS232, Ethernet, GPIB, and USB and is US$240 more than the non-P version. The official spec sheet is available via the product page; I won't repeat it here. I never had anything else from TTi except their iProber, but I was impressed enough by the MX100 specs to try it.Here's the product page:http://www.tti-test.com/go/mx/index.htmPart 1 - Some mechanical comments.The MX100TP is very light compared to the E3631A, but it's almost exactly the same size.The front panel is simply laid out with a single button to setup each channel, and to turn each one on or off. There's also all-on or all-off. The big encoder knob does not push for "ok".The back includes terminal strips with connections in parallel to the front panel for rack use, but I don't think I saw a rack-mount kit.The fan pulls air in through slots in the front panel and also from open holes underneath. The slots in the front are stuffed with air filter material but the bottom is open. Go figure. The fan is variable speed and is, in my opinion, very quiet.Binding posts are decent quality with metal inserts and operate smoothly, but they only open 1/8". They have standard 3/4" spacing.Inside there's lots of empty space. I think they could have spent some time to make the the unit a little more compact. The back and bottom are steel, with two thin aluminum rails to support an all-plastic front panel. With the cover off, it's very floppy. The use of plastic speed rivets give it a cheap look. For the price I was expecting better mechanical construction. All the electrical components are recognizable name brands: Pulse, Kemet, Schaffner, NXP, Elna, to name a few.The design appears to be a two-stage switcher with a final linear output regulator. Here you can see the output #2 (op2) section. There's two heatsinks. One is a diode which appears to be rectifying a PWM waveform. The PWM is based on the output requirements. The other heatsink has a MOSFET. There are no switching waveforms on the MOSFET which is why I think it's in linear mode. It appears the switcher is acting as a pre-regulator to minimize the heat dissipation in the linear stage. The heatsinks get warm but not too hot to touch even under worst-case load.Each output has at least two different voltage and current configurations with roughly the same wattage. In some combinations when higher output is selected, the unit will disable one of the other outputs and you only get a total of two outputs. (You will get a very clear indication if this is going to happen.) The outputs can also be configured to track each other (voltage only) in a few different combinations. Output #3 (op3) can have a higher voltage than the other two and has a beefier output MOSFET:There's one big switching transformer that serves to supply and isolate each section. To its immediate left is a small switcher that supplies the front panel.The control processors for each of the sections appears to be on the PCB right behind the front panel. There's another board behind it where the display and keypad are mounted. It may be hard to see, but the well-insulated AC power switch is in the extreme lower right and is brought to and from the front panel on wires and not on the PCB. The soldering on these and all the boards are good quality with minimal flux residue.Everyone seems to be crazy about grounds. So here it is. Direct from the IEC socket, through a ferrite a couple times, and then to a crimped ring. Looks fine to me.Each output has separate sense inputs. The sense input is enabled with a slide switch. I don't like slide switches at all since they get flaky. I thought putting a slide switch on the sense input was the worst idea I'd ever seen, since if the switch gets intermittent your voltage could fly out of control from the lack of feedback. But TTi seems to have designed it in such a way that the sense input has a very limited range that it can affect the output voltage. So, not having a sense input, or a flaky input, is not a danger to anything connected to the output.But, I still need to complain about the sense input terminals. They're quite hard to get to, and they're deep so you need at least 1/2" of bare wire to get to the contact.Another thing I noticed was that the GPIB jack screws aren't quite deep enough. So, the connector does not seat all the way. It seems to be far enough to make contact, but connectors shouldn't be loose.(continued in part 2)

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2015, 07:55:36 pm
content: Part 2 - So, enough with mechanical stuff. How well does it work?There's lots of output combinations (read the spec sheet in the previous post), but I thought I would set up the highest current and highest voltage configurations. Here's the max current config driving an Array DC load. The MX100 has its outputs paralleled and is outputting 16V @ 15A. You can see by the voltage reading on the Array there's a significant loss in the test leads at this current. I could have connected all three sense lines to compensate for this, but I didn't do it in this picture. (The sense inputs work fine; I did try them.)Here's the outputs reconfigured for max voltage 140V @ 1.5A with the three outputs in series:I found the readback voltage to be very accurate on all 3 outputs. On output #1 it was no worse than a few mV, and most of the time much less than that. Current was similarly accurate to a couple of mA. Output #1 has more precision in setting and readback than the other two, for some reason.One thing I would have liked to see on the home screen is the watts being supplied by each output. There appears to be enough space for it. But you can still get the reading ("VxA") by pushing the configuration button for an individual channel:Noise is well within spec, as far as I can determine. It's so low I had to pull out an old Tek AM502 differential amplifier. The limit on this amplifier is 1MHz and not 20MHz, which is how power supplies are usually specified, so take it for what it's worth. Here's the MX100 (output #1) compared to the E3631A (6V output). The amplifier is set to x1000, so these captures are in mV (not volts). Outputs were set to 5V into a 10ohm resistor. The DC load was not used since those tend to inject noise. The MX100 internal switcher runs at 100kHz and I was not able to see that frequency in the time domain but it does show up on an FFT (FFT not shown).Here is the E3631A:And the MX100:A quick load response test stayed within a couple hundred mV. Using the DC load to create a 5A 1ms load pulse, here is the output voltage in yellow, current in green. Output voltage was set to 5V.There was some glitchiness when changing ranges on the various outputs. All the outputs had this artifact. It wasn't extreme, and was always around 125mV. Here's an example. The output is loaded with a 10ohm resistor and is configured off.The unit has a hard AC power switch. Power off could be a little better. Here is turning the AC off with open terminals.And here it is again, this time with a 10ohm load.And here is turning the AC power on (the output is configured off), again with a 10ohm resistor.So, AC power on/off transitions could be handled a little more gracefully, but glitches of a few 100mV isn't likely to hurt anything.I tried out all the communications interfaces. I use Linux and they all work with Linux. (I'm sure they work with windows too, but don't ask me.) The USB interface appears as an ACM device. RS232 is 3-wire xon/xoff. All remote interfaces are enabled at all times, although there are exclusive lock commands if your application needs it.It should go without saying, but all interfaces are isolated.One non-obvious thing is that all commands submitted through USB or RS232 must be terminated with 0x0a. Otherwise the unit will not respond. This is buried in the documentation but I missed it.Any time a remote commands is submitted, it puts the front panel into local lockout. This is common behavior for GPIB devices, but I wish it could be configured. The alternative is to always send a command to re-enable the front panel.Firmware upgrades are handled via USB. There aren't any upgrades yet that I am aware of. There are instructions on how to do it from Linux if you don't use windows. Service and calibration documentation will be available, but customer support says it's not done yet.The unit will respond to commands submitted over a TCP socket, but it also has a web server. The web server will allow you to do basic configuration and status, but in terms of working with the instrument this could use a major amount of work. The only control possible from the web page is to submit text commands using this page:They need to add a *real* GUI with buttons, knobs, real-time plots, and everything that you'd expect from a web interface now-a-days. If I wanted text commands I can already get that from telnet.The PDF user manual is very well written. There's no sign that this is from another OEM or is a rebadge, but if someone recognizes it please post.Comes with a printed manual and CD. CD contains the docs and drivers for all TTi products. Drivers: IVI, Labview, LXI, NI, USB, TCP example program. (All useless to me and only adds to my cost.)I've only had the opportunity to use TTi tech support three times. Once about my iProber, and twice on the MX100 about the calibration/service manual and then about firmware upgrades. The questions were relatively easy, but answers were prompt and complete. So far, so good.What I like most about this supply is its wide range of voltage and current outputs to fit just about any project. We'll see. I'll post any interesting updates, good or bad, as it starts getting used for real.

author: Thomas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2015, 05:50:16 pm
content: Very well written teardown and review!Looks like a very nice power supply with an intuitive user interface (important!).This unit seems to fall in line with my impression of TTi: Solid performance and nice set of features for a reasonable amount of money.My EL302RT triple power supply is probably designed on those principles too, it is a solid performer but could have been made smaller.I am pretty sure this is not a rebadge or OEM, designed and built in England. Mine has "Made in England" on the back

author: BloodyCactus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2015, 06:31:34 pm
content: so glad you posted this. nearly bought one last week. I need to spend some time tonight and read over more what you wrote. 1.2k makes one think a bit before dropping cash.

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 02:30:05 pm
content: Quote from: Thomas on April 10, 2015, 05:50:16 pmThanks!Yep - I missed that. I checked and the MX100 also has "Made in England" in small print on the TTi sticker on the back. Nice.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 05:04:12 pm
content: TTI supplies are rock solid. i've used them for years. (330QLP series ) we had over 100 of them in the lab in europe.

author: Thomas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 05:14:09 pm
content: One small question: In your pictures, Ch2 and Ch3 seems to have one digit less resolution than Ch1. Is that a difference in settings (I'm guessing it is), or is it always that way?

author: BloodyCactus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 06:30:42 pm
content: Quote from: Thomas on April 11, 2015, 05:14:09 pmthey are specced that way, ch1 is high resolution than 2+3. they also have different ranges.

author: Thomas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 06:58:04 pm
content: Ah, should have checked the specs, I just looked at the OPs picturesSo Ch1 is precision, Ch3 is high voltage and Ch2 is normal. Interesting.

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2015, 07:17:41 pm
content: Right. The resolution of the channels is pre-determined (at least in this rev of firmware, 1.03). Here's what the user manual has to say about it:Quote

author: Circuitous
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2015, 03:40:28 pm
content: MarkL: Nice teardown and review.I have been using my MX100TP periodically for the last 10 months, and it's always worked well. I ran a few simple checks on the load and noise , and as in your review, everything was as advertised.I had been looking for a nice 3 output power supply and didn't really fancy the Rigol 832 series, so I picked this up instead (for a lot more money). And, I feel that it was worth it.thanks again.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2016, 10:43:53 pm
content: Mark,Thanks, great review! As I said when you directed me here, I was thinking about the HMC4083 but it's a little anemic in the power dept. but it's really compact.I think I'll go with the MX180TP.Rob

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2016, 12:30:08 am
content: Well I got the MX180TP (it was drop shipped from England). The literature specs it as having chans. 1 and 2 as 5 digit current and voltage but guess what? It's a mistake in the literature! I do a lot of low current uC work so I really wanted the current resolution. I got an apology from TTI, a thank you for telling them about it and a promise to correct it - just switched it for the 100TP. From what I saw on the 180TP this is a very well thought out supply. I really like the simplicity of the front panel controls and the meter is easy to read. You also have the option to reverse the display with a black background which I actually like more but we'll see when I really start to beat this supply up. Usually I find when you're working on a project and everything is going wrong that's when little snigly things bug you the most, like waiting for my Tek scope to update SPI and I2C bus data.Anyway if you want a high resolution readout get the 100T (chan 1 only) or 100TP NOT the 180T. The other thing is the 180T has one supply that maxes out a 5.5V. I think the 100T is more versatile in that all the supplies are 35V at 3A. So if you're working with +/- 12 volts you don't have voltage above 5.5V if you need it on the 180T. The 180 does have more power out but it's above what I need most of the time, it's your choice both are very good.The other thing that bugs me a lot is noise. I'll dump a test instrument if it's too noisy, my Agilent 34410a whined unbearably so I replaced it with the 34465 which is whisper quiet for those times when it runs all day doing histograms, I guess I wasn't the only one who complained to Keysight because they addressed the issue. Anyway you can barely hear the fan in the TTI, nothing worse that a noisy fan running all day in a supply.Nice size but at 13+ inches could be a little shorter if it's sitting on your bench, mine sits on a shelf above the bench.I'll try to update my views when I run this supply a month or so to add to Mark's great review. I definitely think this is better then the Rigol's, it does cost a lot more but didn't Dave recently blow up his 832? Maybe it doesn't cost that much more after all!Rob

author: roli_bark
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2016, 06:44:09 am
content: Apologies for bumping up this thread, but the MX100T model (with no USB, LAN, GPIB, RS232, etc) does NOT come with a USB. Thus, it looks like the MX100T lacks the ability for FW updates !Am I correct ?

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2016, 11:44:23 am
content: Quote from: roli_bark on September 23, 2016, 06:44:09 amI just looked at AMI's site and I'd say that unless you have a USB port on the back you can't update the instrument. Probably have to send it in for updates.What is your firmware version? If it's 104 than it's the latest.

author: roli_bark
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2016, 01:26:04 pm
content: Didn't buy the unit yet.If this is true it's a bummer...

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 23, 2016, 02:17:39 pm
content: Quote from: roli_bark on September 23, 2016, 01:26:04 pmYeah, that would be a bummer. Especially given the cost of adding a USB port to anything now-a-days.I can't find any photos of the back of an MX100T for any clues one way or the other.You could find out for sure from their sales/technical support:http://www.aimtti.com/webform/contact-aim-ttiThey're good at responding promptly.

author: roli_bark
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2016, 02:18:38 pm
content: Now it is official. This is what I got from Aim-TTi:"The MX100T does not have any remote interfaces (USB, RS232, LAN, or GPIB), so firmware updates cannot be carried out remotely and would really need to be carried out here at factory. I would suggest the MX100TP would be a more suitable option if you are concerned about this, as any future firmware updates can be carried out by the user via the USB interface."

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2016, 01:01:54 pm
content: Quote from: roli_bark on September 23, 2016, 06:44:09 amOne more thing, I just looked at the date of the firmware and it's 2009. I think they use the same firmware for several instruments ans it must be running pretty well.

author: roli_bark
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2016, 04:07:18 pm
content: Thanks. That's a very long period (7 years) for a FW to stay put.

author: andidegn
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 06, 2018, 08:35:07 pm
content: Just a small correction. I have the MX180TP and ch 3 has 2 modes, 5.5v 3a and 12v 1.5a. Still not a high power output, but still manageable for most +- 12v operations.I love this supply. It does everything I need it to and a lot more. I was looking at the 832 as well, but seeing as I could get this one on offer for only a little more, I went with this one.I'm very impressed with it in almost all aspects. Only downside, for me, is that the sense inputs are horrible to use and the hole in the banana terminals (for bare wire) are waaay too small.But overall, I'm very pleased with it..

author: skYfIrE
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2018, 02:17:00 pm
content: Hi Folks,I was thinking about purchase a "new generation" power supply with a popular Siglent :https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/siglent-spd3303x-e-binding-post-issues-solved/25/but a terminal issue (commented by an eeV member) has definitly confirmed this device was not for me.After several searches, I've found this thread and this TTi PS looks pretty sexy. I don't need more than 1A but I'll have to program voltage ramp. Anyone has an example of programing ? Is this MX100TP limited to 50 steps for a voltage ramp ? Or this MX100TP has 50 memory slots to store different programing ? Usually this kind of device can be programmed thanks to an excel sheet ? I've read the manual but I can't clearly understand how the programing section works

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2018, 03:34:27 pm
content: The MX100TP has 50 locations for stored setups per channel, plus an additional 50 setups that affect all 3 channels simultaneously. That's just setups and not step control.You can also program the sequence and delays to specify how the channels turn on, but that's about it.If you want to program a ramp, it would have to be remotely controlled with a computer through one of the supported interfaces. And the remote interfaces are only available on the "P" version, which is extra.I've programmed ramps and it works fine. The only non-obvious thing is that when you're changing the voltage, you need wait until the output capacitor charges up before reading back the voltage and/or current. There could be non-trivial delay if the current limit is set low.I purchased the MX180TP earlier this year for a specific project, so now I have both models. They both continue to perform well and no regrets with either purchase. As a general comment after using both, if you don't need the extra current output of the MX180TP, I would stick with the MX100TP since it has more precision, and more flexible combinations for output voltages and currents. I still tend to use the MX100TP more often.

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2018, 04:50:46 pm
content: The Rigol DP800 doesn't exactly have a direct ramp function, but it has programming steps (2048 I think) and it allows you to fill the steps with a function from the front panel. So you can ask for a ramp (or pulse or sine or a few other ones) and it will fill the steps for you.IIRC, the steps last an integer number of seconds, so whatever ramp you do will be slow.

author: skYfIrE
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2018, 09:30:36 am
content: Hi MarkL,MX100TPPower Supply covers all my needs. So you've remoted this PS thanks to a computer, but how did you proceed ? I mean by software. Did you use an excel sheet ? Maybe could you show a printscreen ?Extra question about terminals :here is the drawing in mm of my terminals, do you think I'll meet troubles with them ?Hi LaurentR,Maybe Rigol makes a good DP800 PS but I prefer the hardware interface from TTi, maybe because I've always used TTi PS.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2018, 01:33:46 pm
content: I've had this supply for a couple of years now and it works extremely well. Every once and awhile I get a turn on failure but I just do a quick restart and it's fine. I opted for the MX100TP because I do a lot of low current work and I wanted the extra precision on channel 1. I have several other supplies so I don't need the high current. I have an old HP 6632B (one of the best supplies ever made) on the rack too but the TTI is quieter and when a supply is running for days in a set up that makes a big difference to me.

author: skYfIrE
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2018, 03:34:36 pm
content: I really think this MX100TP PS is a Best In Class for low power setups

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 27, 2018, 06:30:57 pm
content: Quote from: skYfIrE on November 27, 2018, 09:30:36 amI've written a bunch of GPIB utilities in perl and bash that read/write data to instruments, and there's another bash script which does the stepping and outputs to a CSV file. I usually read the CSV file into octave for more computation and/or plotting. The utilities run on linux and are all command-line driven, and they use the linux-gpib driver for all the underlying communication.I'm sure it's underwhelming given the fancy GUI packages available today, but I've been using it for at least 15 years and unmotivated to change since it works.The unit came with a CD that has:IVI DriverLXI Discovery ToolNational Instruments DriverTCP Example ProgramTTi Firmware Update UtilityUSB Driver(and user manuals in various languages)These are all windows bits, so I can't vouch for how well they work. But at least supported GUI option(s) are available.QuoteThese jumpers look ok to me. I measured the binding posts on the unit to be 20mm deep and exactly 4mm in diameter. The metal contact sleeve inside the binding post is recessed about 3.1mm.It appears that these jumpers are the ones with a contact cage that rotates? If so, I'll add that I haven't had good experiences with them on any equipment since the contact between the cage and shaft can wear and become intermittent. Maybe the ones I had weren't quality enough to last. But after several frustrating events at high currents, I now only use fixed contact banana plugs, specifically the Pomona Model B stacking patch cords.

author: skYfIrE
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2018, 07:29:49 am
content: Hi MarkL,So, you manage a voltage ramp via a csv file which is similar to Excel. I'll check how it will be obvious to proceed.About my terminals, I'll use terminals from PJP. They have a website with a complete portfolio :http://www.electro-pjp.com/sites/default/files/catalogue_1.pdfbut I don't know if they have a distributor in US. You have some options with many quality levels, it's up to you, you can ask a custom-made cable (even with NiAu coating)

author: Evodad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2019, 09:30:50 pm
content: I know this is an old thread but I try to get an answer anywaySome in this thread have said the MX100 is fairly quiet. My impressions from this Video tells me it is quite noisy ?Just listen in the beginning before turning on and at the and when turning off.Is the video misleading. Yes I am thinking about buying the MX100, but not if too much fan noise.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2019, 10:12:14 pm
content: I just turned mine on. When it first comes on the fan is louder for a few seconds then it quiets right down, at least that's what I found and I'm a stickler for noise, I sold my Keysight bench meter because it was too noisy for me.I think the noise is relative to current draw but I've run higher currents and still had no objection.Rob

author: Evodad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 10:52:06 am
content: Thank you for your answer Rob !I am allergic to Fan NoiseMy choice is between the MX100T / TP or the PL303QMD /P.The latter i less flexible from a voltage, current and output perspective, but lower Fan Noise if any, heavier but smaller in depth.(I would like both !)One other question. I am quite a fan of being able to change one digit at a time when setting voltage or current, e.g. ramping upthe voltage in 1 V increments.This is indicated as possible in the manual under 'Spin Wheel Action -> single digit increment. It just does not explain how ?How do you jump to the digit you want to increment ?// Per

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 11:18:10 am
content: Quote from: Evodad on June 16, 2019, 10:52:06 ammenu/system preferences/spin wheel actionNormalslowsingle digit increment"single digit increment" doesn't differentiate each specific digit. You can't, for example, select the volt's ten digit and just advance it. Example 8.374 volts, we can't just advance the "3" or or.1 place. "Single digit" basically stops acceleration, no matter how fast you spin the dial the digit change is only by one digit (starting from the LSD). The accelerator works very well but you can't go from 6.418 volts to 7.418 volts in one shot. The way to do that is with the touch pad or spinning the dial fast then slowing down to the voltage you want.Rob

author: Evodad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 12:10:28 pm
content: Thank you for a quick and clear answer !I have some TTI units at work with Coarse, Fine knobs but I prefer some other units with digit increments.The MX100 seems to be somewhere in between with 'acceleration' action.// PerP.S. Don't you sleep over there ?

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2019, 09:58:26 pm
content: Quote from: Evodad on June 16, 2019, 12:10:28 pmI'm in upstate NY's Catskill Mountains.

author: subsonik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 03, 2019, 08:19:24 pm
content: Hi guys,Sorry to bump up this thread! But reading all this sparked my interest in the MX100TP, and even though it's quite a lot more than what I was wanting to spend, I just bought oneYou live only once, I guess.I concur: nice device, stable and accurate. The user interface is very well thought through, I like it. Love the power reading (VxA) and the wide output ranges so I don't have to mess with serial/parallel connections anymore.However: one thing is bugging me. Fan noise!When I first turned it on, the fan was spinning very quietly. However, after a while, the MX100TP warms up (even with all outputs OFF) and the fan speed increases to a level which is really too much for me. It reminds me of those old PC power supplies with an unregulated 80mm fan at full blast all the time.I measured idle power consumption at a whopping 46 watts, which explains the considerable amount of heat, causing the fan to ramp up. Is this normal? I barely understand how they manage to dissipate 46 watts with all outputs OFF! Do you guys have similar behaviour? I'm almost hoping I have a defective device because I really like all the rest...

author: colorado.rob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2019, 08:39:26 pm
content: First time I heard fan noise from my MX100TP was this week when I had all three outputs running in parallel at 15A /14V to charge my car battery.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2019, 08:43:01 pm
content: Mine comes on then the fan quiets right down. I've left it on all day with no problem. Try moving to a different spot and seeing if it's reflected sound or something like that.

author: subsonik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 04, 2019, 12:55:55 pm
content: Do any of you have the possibility to check idle power consumption on your unit so we could compare? Mine pulls 46W with all outputs off @ 230VAC which seems fairly high considering what's inside.Quote from: Robaroni on October 03, 2019, 08:43:01 pmSame BUT after an hour or so of sitting idle, the device has warmed up (46W idle power needs to go somewhere) causing the fan to ramp up considerably.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2019, 01:23:58 pm
content: 122 volts, 42 watts, ~450ma at idle with no outputs on. Fan quiet.

author: subsonik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 04, 2019, 03:45:44 pm
content: Thanks man! OK, so I shouldn't worry something is flaky in my unit :-) Guess I'll get used to it :-)

author: woody
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2022, 07:48:59 am
content: Quote from: Robaroni on November 27, 2018, 01:33:46 pmOld thread, I know, but there is a new firmware (V1.05) out that solves this. I had the same intermittent error occurring in my brand-new MX100TP and raised an issue with AIMTTI. First they swapped my PS for a new one but to my surprise that also exhibited the error. After which AIMTTI brought out new firmware that solved the problem. You can find the FW on their website.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2022, 01:18:48 pm
content: Great!Thanks for the heads up.

author: zxbar
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 04, 2022, 07:30:58 pm
content: helloi have mx 100tp how to download firmware

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2022, 08:21:42 pm
content: Go to TTi follow instructions. Owners manual has procedure check it.

author: woody
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 10:20:46 am
content: Another new firmware appeared for this supply. V1.06.Solves a problem with flickering leds that I never noticed in my device.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 12:57:09 pm
content: I have to say that this supply has been on my bench for several years now and has worked very well even after I pushed it to its limits many times.

author: Black Phoenix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 01:09:43 pm
content: What a beast. The PSU I always wanted but never had the work to justify it. Or the finances to buy.

author: woody
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 02:49:01 pm
content: Yep, I am pretty chuffed with it. It is a really versatile supply. The other day I needed +- 50V to supply an old and broken Quad 405 amplifier module. No problem for it using all three outputs. Current is then maximized to 1.5A but that was plenty for my needs as I was more interested in limiting the current to a sensible level while measuring.A year ago I needed a lot of current for a project and got its bigger brother, the QPX750SP. Also a neat beast, as you can be very flexible due to the Powerflex feature. For now I am done buying supplies, as I also have to eat

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 04:23:15 pm
content: Thanks, woody, for pointing out the new firmware for the MX100T/TP.There also new firmware for the MX180T/TP, which covers the same fixes plus a "sync issue" when using the OP and OPALL commands.I have the MX100TP and MX180TP and never saw any of the fixed issues. It's nice to see they're still actively developing (e.g. QP series) and supporting these models.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 08:29:45 pm
content: I stopped eating years ago but I have great equipment!I've worked on a few of those old amps too.

author: Robaroni
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2024, 08:31:27 pm
content: They're still selling them Mark, I'm thinking about getting another one.