Mainframes

Universal Multichannel System

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Reliability, Modularity, Compatibility, Connectivity and User-Friendly: These are the concepts upon which the CAEN SYx527 and SYx527LC Mainframe Systems were developed. Our mainframe systems are specifically designed to provide ideal V/I output and monitoring for any detector technology employed in Modern Physics. Whether you are using SiPM or RCP, Wire Chambers or PMT, HPGe or GEM, our mainframes systems have you covered.The flexible and modular nature of the SYx527 and SY527LC has resulted in a Mainframe System which can be customized for a very wide range of experimental situations, from the smallest test-bench to the largest international experiment.The line consists of four different mainframe versions:

  • The SY4527 is a 19” wide/8U high mainframe which can house up to 16 HV/LV boards and provide up to 4200W power output.
  • The SY5527 is a 19” wide/4U high mainframe which can house up to 6 boards and provide up to 1800W power output.
  • The SY4527LC is a 19” wide/8U high mainframe which can house up to 10 boards and provide up to 600W power output. (~20 cm shorter than the standard version).
  • The SY5527LC is a 19” wide/4U high mainframe which can house up to 4 boards and provide up to 400W power output. (~20 cm shorter than the standard version).

  • Modular and scalable architecture for easy expansion, upgrades, and maintenance.

  • Full backward compatibility with existing SY1527/SY2527 boards and systems.

  • Local and remote control via Ethernet (optional Wi-Fi) with GECO2020 software and EPICS/OPC integration.

  • Advanced protection and monitoring with trip handling, interlocks, and accurate channel control.

  • Compact LC versions with integrated power supply, reduced depth, and full HV/LV board compatibility.

Mainframes Models

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SY5527LC

SY5527LC

  • Houses up to 4 boards

  • More compact and handy

  • ~20 cm shorter than the standard version
SY4527LC

SY4527LC

  • Houses up to 10 boards

  • More compact and handy

  • ~20 cm shorter than the standard version
SY5527

SY5527

  • Available in a fully equipped option: SY5527 Premium Version

  • Communications via Gigabit Ethernet

  • Communications via Wi-Fi (optional)
SY8800

SY8800

  • Factory configured modular system

  • 5 free slots for power supply modules

  • 3U x 19″ x 35 cm crate size
SY4527

SY4527

  • Available in a fully equipped option: SY4527 Premium Version

  • Communications via Gigabit Ethernet

  • Communications via Wi-Fi (optional)
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Name
Max power (W)
Power requirements
Width
Height
Depth
Max # channels
Max # boards
Local control
Remote control
SY5527LC

SY5527LC

400 @ 220 Vac 350 @ 110 Vac

100 ÷ 240 Vac / 50 ÷ 60 Hz Max Power: 700 W @ 220 Vac 660 W @ 110 Vac

19”

4U

49 cm (with handles)

192

4

No

Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.)
SY4527LC

SY4527LC

600 @ 220 Vac550 @ 110 Vac

100 ÷ 240 Vac / 50 ÷ 60 Hz Max Power: 1050 W @ 220 Vac 1020 W @ 110 Vac

19”

8U

56 cm (with handles)

480

10

No

Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.)
SY5527

SY5527

1800 @ 220 Vac 1850 @ 110 Vac

100 ÷ 240 Vac / 50 ÷ 60 Hz Max Power: 2500 W @ 220 Vac 2340 W @ 110 Vac

19”

4U

75 cm (with handles)

288

6

5.7” touchscreen color LCD (opt.)

Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.)
SY8800

SY8800

2500 @ 220 Vac 1250 @ 110 Vac

3300 @ 200 Vac / 2000 @ 115 Vac

19”

3U

35 cm

-

6

OLED display Ergonomic Pointer

RS232/Ethernet CAEN Bus/ USB 2.0
SY4527

SY4527

4200 @ 220 Vac 1990 @ 110 Vac

100 ÷ 240 Vac / 50 ÷ 60 Hz Max Power: 5500 W @ 220 Vac 2750 W @ 110 Vac

19”

8U

75 cm (with handles)

768

16

10.4” or 5.7” touchscreen color LCD (opt.)

Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.)

Software

A complete set of Software Tools is available (free download) to control CAEN Universal Multichannel Power Supply Systems, from low level libraries to graphical application software:

 CAEN, in collaboration with CERN, has developed an OPC server which allows control of its power supply systems by any OPC compliant client application.
HiVoCS HiVoCS is a Web Interface available on any SY4527-SY5527 CPU. This Interface can be accessed directly via browser without installing any additional software.
EPICS IOC Mainframes CPUs integrates an EPICS Input / Output Controller (IOC) that provides access to the Process Variables using the Channel Access Protocol.
CAEN HV Wrapper Library It is a set of ANSI C functions bundled in a library, providing the software developer an unified software interface for the control of all the CAEN Power Supply products
GECO2020 CAEN General Control SW for High Voltage Boards and Systems. it can manage and control CAEN HV power supplies in any form factor as if they were an unique device.