Power Supply Specification

The power supply must:

  1. Accept mains electricity

    1. Interface to BS1363 socket

    2. Accept  240VAC

    3. Draw less than 1A

  2. Supply power to electrodes

    1. Vary voltage in range 0-20V to  5mV

    2. Vary current in range 0-1A to  5mA

    3. Vary waveform

    4. Reverse current (see **PRC**)

  3. Measure power to electrodes

    1. Measure voltage in range 0-20V to  5mV

    2. Measure current in range 0-1A to  5mA

  4. Control power to electrodes

    1. Adjust voltage output to match voltage set point

    2. Adjust voltage output to match current set point

    3. Accept voltage/current set points

  5. Be safe to use

    1. Have no exposed mains connections

    2. Have a mains fuse for protection

    3. Have no exposed DC connections (except to electrodes)

    4. Have override power off switch

  6. Supply auxiliary power to other subsystems

    1. Power micro-controller (3.3V)

    2. Power actuators 5V/12V