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GW Instek PSS-3203 96W Single Output Programmable Linear DC Power Supply (Pre-Owned)

GW Instek PSS-3203 96W Single Output Programmable Linear DC Power Supply (Pre-Owned)

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GW Instek PSS-3203 96W Single Output Programmable Linear DC Power Supply (Pre-Owned)

Key Features At A Glance

  • Output ranges from 0–20 V / 5 A to 0–32 V / 3 A across the two-model series
  • RS-232C standard with optional GPIB (IEEE-488.2); SCPI command set and LabVIEW driver for ATE development
  • Over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection for the supply and connected load
  • LCD panel simultaneously displays output and other operating parameters
  • Intelligent fan control varies cooling speed with output power for low-noise operation
  • High setting resolution of 10 mV / 1 mA with high stability and low drift
  • Compact single-output linear design for bench-top or rack-mount applications
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The PSS-Series is a line of single-output programmable linear DC power supplies rated at 96 or 100 watts. Two models make up the series — the PSS-2005, delivering 0 to 20 V at up to 5 A, and the PSS-3203, delivering 0 to 32 V at up to 3 A — both built on a digitized programmable interface with a high setting resolution of 10 mV and 1 mA.

These supplies are intended for high-resolution bench-top and rack-mount work. Built-in RS-232C and optional GPIB interfaces, together with an SCPI command set and a LabVIEW driver, make remote control and automated test equipment (ATE) software development straightforward, allowing a unit to be integrated into an automated measurement system.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000-square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, so the equipment we sell is on hand and under our control. Every pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units leave the warehouse factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The PSS-Series comprises two single-output programmable linear DC power supplies that share one chassis design, control interface, and protection set while differing in their output envelope. The PSS-2005 carries a 100 W rating and the PSS-3203 a 96 W rating, with each model targeting a different voltage-versus-current balance within a similar power class.

Both models use the same digitized programmable interface, LCD readout, intelligent fan control, and OVP/OCP/OTP protection scheme, so the choice between them comes down to the output range required rather than to a difference in features.

Each model below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing for the pre-owned unit. Select the model whose output range fits your application, then choose the pre-owned listing that matches your budget and timeline.

The PSS-2005 provides a 0–20 V output at up to 5 A and carries the series' higher 100 W rating, with an over-voltage protection range of 0–21 V.

The two models diverge principally in their output ranges. The PSS-2005 supplies 0–20 V at up to 5 A (100 W) with an OVP range of 0–21 V, while the PSS-3203 supplies 0–32 V at up to 3 A (96 W) with an OVP range of 0–33 V. The comparison table below details the voltage, current, OVP, and power figures for each model.

Several specifications — including current resolution and certain load-regulation and accuracy limits — relax slightly for rated currents above 3.0 A, which applies to the higher-current PSS-2005.

Model Output Voltage Output Current Output Power
PSS-3203 0~32V 0~3A 96W
PSS-2005 0~20V 0~5A 100W

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

  • User manual x 1
  • Power cord x 1
  • Test lead GTL-105 x 1
  • European Test Lead GTL-203 x 1

Product Core & Specifications

Specification Value
Output
Voltage 0~32V
Current 0~3A
OVP 0~33V
Load Regulation
Voltage < 3mV (< 5mV, rating current >3.0A)
Current < 3mA (< 5mA, rating current >3.0A)
Line Regulation
Voltage < 3mV
Current < 3mA
Resolution
Voltage 10mV
Current 1mA (2mA, rating current >3.0A)
OVP 10mV
Program Accuracy (25±5°C)
Voltage < 0.05%+20mV
Current < 0.1%+5mA (+10mA, rating current >3.0A)
OVP < 0.05%+20mV
Ripple & Noise (20Hz~20MHz)
Voltage Ripple < 1mVrms/3mVp-p ; Noise < 2mVrms/30mVp-p
Current < 3mArms (< 5mArms, rating current >3.0A)
Temperature Coefficient (0~40°C)
Voltage < 100ppm+3mV
Current < 100ppm+3mA
Readback Resolution
Voltage 10mV
Current 1mA (2mA, rating current >3.0A)
Readback Accuracy (25±5°C)
Voltage < 0.05%+10mV
Current < 0.1%+5mA (10mA rating current >3.0A)
Response Time
Voltage Up (10%~90%) < 100mS
Voltage Down (90%~10%) < 100mS (10% rating load)
Readback Temperature Coefficient
Voltage < 100ppm+10mV
Current < 100ppm+5mA (10mA rating current >3.0A)
Drift
Voltage < 100ppm+10mV
Current < 150ppm+10mA
Interface
Standard RS-232C
Option GPIB
Power Source
AC Input AC 100V/120V/220V ±10%, 230V (+10%/-6%), 50/60Hz
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W×H×D) 108(W) x 142(H) x 318(D) mm
Weight Approx. 4.8kg
Important: Only one remote interface can be installed at a time: ordering the Opt.01 GPIB interface (factory installed) deletes the standard RS-232C interface.
Recommended pairing: the GRA-408 Rack Adapter Panel adapts the supply for standard rack-mount installation, and the GTL-232 null-modem cable connects the RS-232C port to a computer.

About this Pre-Owned unit

This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.

  • Warranty included
  • Functional verification included
  • Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
  • Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.

Model No

GW

Condition

Pre-Owned

Manufacturer

GW Instek

Dcsup_amps

3A

Dcsup_volts

32V

Dcsup_watts

96W