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Title: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: septer012 on July 04, 2016, 02:22:33 am
I have quite a few of these broken at work.  Any tips on finding schematics on the inter-webs for test equipment?

Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply

Thanks
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 Repair
Post by: tautech on July 04, 2016, 02:46:46 am
Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply seems a sexy beast.
Are there many re-brands of them?

Datasheet
http://www.programmablepower.com/dc-power-supply/XHR/downloads/Sorensen_XHR_Datasheet.pdf (http://www.programmablepower.com/dc-power-supply/XHR/downloads/Sorensen_XHR_Datasheet.pdf)

User manual
http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/manuals/manuals/Other/XANTREX%20%20XHR%20Series%20Operating.pdf (http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/manuals/manuals/Other/XANTREX%20%20XHR%20Series%20Operating.pdf)
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: septer012 on July 04, 2016, 05:59:01 pm
Yeah 1000 Watts  :bullshit:

Modified title.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: macboy on July 04, 2016, 11:02:08 pm
I have two (little XT series, not big XHR series) supplies from this schizophrenic manufacturer, one is a "Xantrex", one "Anatek". I contacting Xantrex, Anatek, and Sorenson, but had no luck in getting the service manual with schematic. Their answer was always that the schematics are proprietary and they don't publish them. Finally I bought an old paper copy of the XT manual on ebay that had nice big 11x17 fold-out schematics. So I guess they did publish them at some point, just not any longer.  My only suggestion is to try to find a paper copy to buy.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: bitseeker on July 06, 2016, 03:35:47 am
They go by all these names:

Xantrex
Sorensen
Ametek
Elgar

There are quite a variety of models and series too. I haven't heard too much about them as far as how their quality, reliability, etc. compare to the usual suspects in the power supply space.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: tautech on July 06, 2016, 03:42:31 am
They go by all these names:

Xantrex
Sorensen
Ametek
Elgar

There are quite a variety of models and series too. I haven't heard too much about them as far as how their quality, reliability, etc. compare to the usual suspects in the power supply space.
Which is the OEM, is it stated on the PCB's?
This might help us track down schematics and/or service documentation.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: eKretz on July 06, 2016, 08:22:32 am
I've got a 1200 watt Sorensen PS - love mine. It's been going strong for years. I'm not sure which is the legit OEM on these though - it may vary per series.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: macboy on July 06, 2016, 12:13:41 pm
They go by all these names:

Xantrex
Sorensen
Ametek
Elgar

There are quite a variety of models and series too. I haven't heard too much about them as far as how their quality, reliability, etc. compare to the usual suspects in the power supply space.
Don't forget Anatek ... that wasn't a typo in my earlier post.

If the OP is willing to spend a little money as I did, then this ebay listing  (http://www.ebay.com/itm/350878606556)may be of help. (no affiliation).
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: bitseeker on July 06, 2016, 10:37:32 pm
Oh, I hadn't seen Anatek before.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: edpalmer42 on July 06, 2016, 11:21:55 pm
I have an Anatek power supply and I've seen them in a couple of companies.  Mine says "Made in Canada by Anatek Electronics"
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: bitseeker on July 07, 2016, 02:31:03 am
I guess not many of the Anatek-branded versions made it over here unlike the other names.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: edpalmer42 on July 07, 2016, 04:15:31 am
You've probably seen one or two.  This auction is for an Anatek power supply that's being sold under the Xantrex brand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xantrex-25-2D-Power-Supply-/222173312425 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xantrex-25-2D-Power-Supply-/222173312425)

The look is very distinctive.  The one I'm familiar with was a 50V@1A dual unit.

Ed
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: bitseeker on July 07, 2016, 06:16:51 am
Yes, I have seen some of those, just not by the Anatek brand. Any info on why there were so many different names? Were they rebrands by other companies, one company changing their branding often, or a series of acquisitions/mergers that forced a rebranding?

I've seen one supply that said it was a Sorensen, owned by Elgar or something to that effect.
Title: Re: Xantrex (Sorensen) XHR 33-33 power supply
Post by: edpalmer42 on July 07, 2016, 07:00:35 am
I don't know what the corporate relationships are.  It would be interesting to look at an "Anatek style" Xantrex power supply to see if it says where it was made.

Ed