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California instruments 801RP high pot electrical tester
With European and US outlet sockets to connect the load, the 801RP programmable AC power sources are ideal for a wide variety of applications. Universal, Power Factor Corrected (PFC) input allows these products to be used anywhere in the world to provide a convenient source of variable utility power for the testing and evaluation of domestic and commercial equipment. All common line voltage and frequency combinations are covered. In addition, the frequency range covers 500 Hz, making these products ideal for commercial and defense avionics applications. A built in current measurement function eliminates the need for an external current shunt or transformer. Load current can be read directly on the large LCD display to 0.1 A. For additional protection, a current limit function can be set from zero to the maximum current rating.
Front panel digital rotary encoders are used to set voltage and frequency. These controls have an analog feel, with the precision and reliability of digital circuits. Settings are read directly on the large high contrast LCD displays. Dual output voltage ranges of 135 Vrms and 270 Vrms, provide maximum current at the required voltage. The output frequency can be varied from 16 Hz up to 500 Hz to cover both avionics and utility power applications.
IEC 1000-3-2 Test Applications
The low total harmonic distortion of the output makes the 801RP suitable AC sources for IEC 1000-3-2 Current Harmonics pre compliance testing. Loads requiring up to 4.6 Arms at 230 Vrms with peak currents up to 12 A can be tested with the 1251RP while the 801RP can supply up to 3.0 Arms. This covers many loads that fall under the IEC standard.
For product quality test applications, the 801RP and 1251RP can be used to simulate line conditions found anywhere in the world. This ensures products destined for export will operate as designed.
As an affordable and reliable source of 400 Hz AC power the unit is well suited for commercial and defense avionics applications. The unit can easily be integrated into avionics ATE systems.
The small form factor and low weight of this unit makes it convenient to use in a variety of locations. Removable rubber feet protect the work surface if the unit is used in a bench top mode. The 3.5 inch height saves valuable rack space when compared to conventional AC power sources at this power level.
For automated test equipment (ATE) applications, the RP Series units can be outfitted with both GPIB and RS-232C using the -IF option. A front panel lock out mode is supported on both models if operator interaction with the AC source is not required or desired. NOTE: Model 801RP is only available WITH option -IF (801RP-IF).
With the addition of the remote control interface option, 801RP unit is capable of producing transients with a high degree of user programmability. Setting up transient programs is facilitated by a Windows Graphical User Interface program that allows amplitude, frequency and event duration to be programmed from a PC. Time resolution is 1 ms (0.001 sec) with a minimum time interval ranging from 10 to 40 ms, depending on the transient type. Transient programming allows the effects of common line disturbances such as voltage surges, sags, drop-outs and frequency fluctuations on the unit under test to be evaluated. (Note: Transient control does not apply to output phase angle).
Special application support is provided for pre-compliance IEC 1000-4 immunity testing, specifically IEC 1000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions, IEC 1000-4-14 Voltage Fluctuations (draft) and IEC 1000-4-28 Frequency Variations (draft). All IEC test windows provide on screen editing of test parameters to meet various product category test requirements. These test sequences can be saved to disk, enabling a library of IEC test sequences to be created. Generic test files are supplied with the program for immediate use. After a test run, a complete test report including the user provided equipment under test data and test parameters used can be printed or saved to disk.
SCPI Protocol Programming Commands
All functions of the 801RP are completely programmable over the GPIB or RS-232C bus. For example, the following tasks can be performed over the bus:
* Generate 10 ms or longer voltage dropouts
* Measure rms current, voltage and apparent power
* Adjust current limit value
* Lock the front panel to prevent operator interference
* Switch between high and low voltage range
