This reliable and flexible Plasma Driver will power conventional resistive loads such as plasma devices with internal electrodes, or Jacob’s ladders, voltage multipliers, arc generators, neon tubing and other similar devices that do not require resonant operation.

It will also power complex reactive (resonant) loads by tuning out the external capacitance to efficiently drive the resonant load, allowing high real-power operation of gas displays ionizing and igniting, DBD, chemical, ion, plasma, ozone cells, vessels, transducers and other research functions. To achieve an equivalent effect without the capacitance-tuning property of this power supply would require an extremely high output voltage. Instead, this is accomplished by simple resonance and observation of when the meter indicates the point of capacitance cancellation in complex loads. You will find this device highly valuable in this type of research. Output power may be adjusted from 10 to 300 watts, and it runs on standard 115V AC wall power (or 220 volts with optional step down transformer).

May also be used for sputtering, plasma etching, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating, and physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating, electro-chemical reactions, HHO gas production, and many other research functions.

Unit is intended for the experimenter/researcher working in plasma research physics or other similar fields. A certain amount of knowledge helps to effectively operate the unit as in some cases it must be tuned to the output capacitance and resistance of the load. This is basic boilerplate technology to any electronics engineer and may involve simple impedance matching algebraic formulas.

Basic Features

• 220V single-phase input 
• Includes 2 kilowatt VARIAC that provides total power control to the load
• Current control by duty cycle provides adjustable chopped current pulses at a constant voltage
• Digital meter on front panel shows system operating frequency
• Individual analog voltage meter shows DC voltage of the power amplifier
• Individual analog current meter shows current to the power amplifier and indicates resonant rises
• Frequency adjust control allows a smooth linear adjustment throughout the frequency range
• Adjustable over-voltage shutdown for those high Q resonant loads that generate high peak voltage powers at resonance. Maximum voltage will depend on your load parameters.
• Transformer is oil filled and conservatively rated at 50kV peak for those high resonant voltage rises. Basic unit tunes out 10 to 200pfd.
• The 2000 watt transformer includes built-in protection circuitry that will shut the system down should the voltage exceed the transformer's insulated rating. Usually at least 50,000 V peak-peak.
• Optional transformers may be ordered for other capacitive loads; please contact us and specify your requirements.
• Heavy-duty power switch switches both sides of the fused 220V lines
• Optional Built-In Timer, on request
• Power on and fault indicating lamps 
• Dimensions of 16" x 12" x 6", Weighing 67 lbs with VARIAC
• Optional variable 50kV load TEST capacitor and air cooled resistor is available for testing. See downloadable data, and contact us for details.

 PVM2000 Instructions

 Tech data on resonant and non resonant applications

Powers up to 48" Plasma Globes
Single Electrode Operation

FEATURES:
INPUT - 115 VAC at 1-2 amps (plugs directly into wall outlet); 220VAC is also available for overseas use 
OUTPUT - Variable 1-20kv
FREQUENCY - Variable 20-60khz
CURRENT - Reactance Limited to 25 ma
SAFETY - Over Voltage Shutdown Manual Reset
NOTES - Non-Resonant Operation
OPTIONS - Flashing, Sound & Music Control, and Pulsed Duty Cycle Attachments Available on PVM400DELUX

This is the PVM400 with several additional features:
1. This model PVM400DELUX has a built-in controller that allows you to change the display texture over a considerable range. This feature greatly enhances the display effect by controlling the ratio of pulse on to off times. (See the Duty Cycle Writeup for additional information.)
2. Contains a 3.5 mm audio jack that accepts a 5 volt level, allowing the unit to flash to any external source.
3. Excellent effect when activated in coincidence to the base beat of any music system when using our BASEBEAT10 as shown below.
4. Unit can be made to flash at a 50/50 rate from 1 to 30 flashes per second with the below FLASH10.

PVM12 Instructions

INPUT - 12VDC 3A (includes a 12V wall adapter)
OUTPUT - Variable 1k-20kV
FREQUENCY - Variable 20k-50kHz
CURRENT - Reactance Limited to 20mA

Front panel adjustable output power supply, excellent for driving plasma globes up to 14" in diameter (about 1440 cubic inches) and other similar-sized displays and cells such as our plasma tornado, neon tubing, etc. Single ended driver for gas-filled displays operates from 12 volt input at 3A minimum. Variable open circuit voltage of 1k-20kV with short circuit current of 20mA. Frequency is adjustable from 20k to 50kHz and is controlled from the front panel; voltage auto-adjusts to capacitive load & frequency. What you will find in practice is that as you are adjusting the frequency, the display will suddenly "come to life" and get very bright -- this is the peak harmonic resonance of the circuit. There may be other harmonics, but there will be one that is strongest, and you can then fine-adjust this power supply to your desired output.

Unit is built on a metal chassis with plastic cover. Size is 2.75 x 3.25 x 7.5" rectangular with a 12" output lead. The included 12V adapter operates from any wall power (100-240VAC), so both American and international customers can plug this into their wall outlets and be ready to go.

Can be set to draw very low input current, excellent for extended battery or solar powered applications.

Module is built on a rugged printed circuit board and is mounted in a plastic channel. Complete with input jack for mating to 2.5mm regulated DC wall adapter and high volt output lead with return ground if needed.

Unit is excellent for powering neon and all types of gas filled vessels using one or two electrodes, or can power objects simply by proximity.

Allows total dimming without pulling of ends away from electrodes. Provides an even distribution of light along the entire display length down to where discharge becomes so dim it is almost invisible, at which point the discharge looks like a wiggling worm...NEAT EFFECT!

• Open circuit voltage to 7500 peak at 60 to 125kHz
• Drives up to a 15 ft display
• Short circuit current 15ma
• Input: 11 to 15 volts DC at 3 amps fully loaded

• Adjustable current by duty cycle controlled pulse
• Can be set to draw very low input current
• 7" output leads, 12" input leads
• Compact 7" x 2-1/8" x 1-1/8", weighing less than 5 oz!

• Input: 12 volts DC 500mA (Wall Adapter Included
• Excellent for small gas-filles items and figurines

For the Neon Artist Working With Specialized Gas Displays -- Eliminates Those Unsightly Ground Return Wires

This proximity driver needs no electrodes to power a display. This is a great advantage when attempting to avoid unsightly power return wires used on artistic and specially-designed systems.

Neonizer Instructions

Small finger-sized unit operates from included 12vac 0.2 amp wall adapter. Device will power up a 36" piece of 12 mm thick discharge tube using only one electrode. Open frame construction of 3/4" height x 5/8" width x 3.75" length is easily enclosed for small laboratory applications.

  • Use Included 12 vac output adapter for max discharge length will operate on a 12 vdc adapter or battery at reduced output.
  • Output: ~3kv open circuit
  • Plasma saber effect
  • Great supply for small desktop neon artifacts
  • Simple, safe and indestructible circuitry