EASY3000

EASY3000 (Embedded Assembly SYstem) is the CAEN power supply solution for operation in magnetic fields and radiation environments.

The system originates from CAEN’s long-standing involvement in the main LHC experiments, where the electronic equipment has to withstand high radiation doses and intense magnetic fields. To provide safe and reliable operation in such hostile areas, CAEN carried out extensive tests on rad-tolerant components and magnetic-field-resistant solutions, developing and patenting the technology that is now at the core of the EASY product line. Although designed for harsh environments, EASY3000 modules also work with excellent performance in standard conditions.

The EASY3000 crate houses the power supply, ADC and DAC boards of the EASY3000 family: it provides their mechanical support and distributes control signals and power supplies through its backplane. Each crate is managed by one of the six branches of the A1676A Branch Controller, which handles it remotely from a safe area.

The crate fits standard rack mounting and must be used with an air and/or water intercooler. When no magnetic field is present, it can also be operated stand-alone with the optional A3000F Fan Unit.

EASY3000 is powered by an external 48 V DC source. The architecture foresees two independent 48 V lines: 48 V Power, feeding the channel regulators, and 48 V Service, feeding the control logic. Both power and link connections are on the rear panel, where power is supplied through an APP PC5933T (MINI P/CLAW, vertical contact) connector.

Using CAEN 48 V power sources (A3484, A3485 and A3486), the management of the 48 V supplies can be integrated into the EASY channel control as well. The A3486 is also suitable for installation in hostile areas.