Anyway, what are these new Agilent (soon to be Keysight) AC sources? Well, the model numbers will remain the same through the company name change and they are:
- AC6801A (500 VA)
- AC6802A (1000 VA)
- AC6803A (2000 VA)
- AC6804A (4000 VA)
This new AC6800 Series of basic AC sources compliments our previous line of more sophisticated AC sources (click here for those) by adding lower cost models and higher power. Here is what the new series looks like (of course, the big one is the 4 kVA model):
All four new AC6800 models share these features:
- Output capabilities
- Single-phase output
- 2 ranges: 0 to 135 Vrms; 0 to 270 Vrms
- 40 Hz to 500 Hz and DC
- Sine wave (other waveforms with analog interface)
- Measurement capabilities
- Vac, Vdc, Vrms
- Iac, Idc, Irms, Ipeak, Ipeak&hold, crest factor
- Watts, VA, VAR, power factor
- Other
- Universal AC input
- LAN (LXI-Core), USB, optional GPIB
- Optional analog programming interface
The differences in the models are due to the output power ratings and can be summarized by looking at the output characteristics when producing an AC output or a DC output:
For a DC output, the graph above shows only the positive voltage and current quadrant (first quadrant). The output is equally capable of putting out negative voltage and negative current (the third quadrant) and the ratings are the same (except negative). These AC sources only source power; they cannot sink (absorb) power.
These AC sources do have one advanced feature: you can set the phase angle at which the output turns on. Coupled with the ability to measure peak current (and hold the peak current measurement), this is good for AC inrush current measurements.
To view the data sheet, click here.
So that’s the new line of basic AC power sources from Agilent and the last power products to be announced by Agilent. I wonder when the first Keysight power product announcement will be…..wouldn’t you like to know!?!?