High Performance

The IPS3 is specifically designed for superconducting magnet operation and delivers full four-quadrant operation. It delivers the full four-quadrant ±120 A output performance that drives all Quantum Design Oxford's standard Cryofree® magnets found in our Proteox® and TeslatronPT Plus systems.

Both front-panel operation and remote communication are offered, and the IPS3 is compatible with Quantum Design Oxford's DECS system control and measurement software. An additional on-board GUI also allows control and visualisation.

The IPS3 has a compact 19" rack-mountable footprint with only 2U height.

Full Magnet Control

• Single-axis magnets
  • A single IPS3 unit drives all Quantum Design Oxford's standard Cryofree magnets with four-quadrant ±120 A performance
  • For higher current and higher inductance magnets, typically in the 16 to 20 Tesla range such as our unique 20 Tesla Integra system, two units are parallel-connected for performance up to ±240 A

• Multi-axis vector magnets
  • Multiple IPS3 units are operated as a group, with each individual unit driving a specific magnet axis
  • DECS and on-board vector control software options enable intuitive magnetic field modulus (B_mod) and angle (cylindrical or spherical coordinates) setting
  • Quantum Design Oxford's vector magnets are specifically designed to allow vector re-orientation directly from one value to another, without having to return to zero field

• Persistent switch control fully integrated in hardware and software
  • Dual-step switch heater reduces switch opening time to <10 seconds

Safe Operation

Safe magnet operation is ensured by the onboard setting of magnet field limits, and through the IPS3 quench management and run-down load dissipation. Under a quench condition, the IPS3 will safely run the magnet current to zero. The IPS3 will also automatically attempt to 'catch' the magnet current if a persistent switch unexpectedly opens, so that the magnet may be quickly and safely ramped back to the field setpoint. Both a fast-acting solid-state switch and persistent mechanical relay clamp across the output are incorporated for a reliable response to unintended run-down conditions.

Specifications

Resources

• System Overview