Keysight Technologies
AC6800 Series Basic AC Power Sources
Data Sheet
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Models
AC6801A Basic AC power source, 500 VA, 270 V, 2.5 A
AC6802A Basic AC power source, 1000 VA, 270 V, 5 A
AC6803A Basic AC power source, 2000 VA, 270 V, 10 A
AC6804A Basic AC power source, 4000 VA, 270 V, 20 A
Options
AC68ALGU Upgrade - user-installable analog interface board for AC6800 Series AC sources
AC68GPBU Upgrade - user-installable GPIB interface board for AC6800 Series AC sources
AC68RAC3
AC68RAC6
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Whether you want to manually control your basic AC source on
AC6800 Series Basic AC Sources
AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Phases Single-phase
Maximum output power 500 VA 1000 VA 2000 VA 4000 VA
AC output mode
Voltage ranges (low/high range) 135 Vrms/270 Vrms
Maximum rms current (low/high range) 5 A/2.5 A 10 A/5 A 20 A/10 A 40 A/20 A
Frequency 40-500 Hz
DC output mode
Voltage ranges (low/high range) 190 V/380 V
Maximum current (low/high range) 4 A/2 A 8 A/4 A 16 A/8 A 32 A/16 A
Power capacity 400 W 800 W 1600 W 3200 W
Measurements & I/O
Measurements Voltage, current, power, AC, DC and AC+DC
Transients Basic transient capability via optional analog card (Option: AC68ALGU)
I/O LAN/LXI Core with remote Web interface
USB
GPIB (Option: AC68GPBU)
Testing varying frequency and voltage combinations to simu-
late real-world conditions
-
arbitrary waveform generator give you the ability to source
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basic sources.
you want
can easily install yourself.
remotely
You can use the built-in Web server to remotely access and
control your AC6800 Series AC sources via a standard browser.
giving you the ability to monitor and control the instrument from
anywhere.
allows you to create analog waveforms using your function
with an external DC control signal.
See basic voltage and current measurement information
See full details of all measurement information available
AC sources are ideal
basic AC sources to vary frequency and voltage during
AC sources are ideal.
solution.
you can count on the AC6800 basic AC sources for
Standard Warranty
Easily document calibration. Each AC6800 Series AC source
calibration cycle.
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High voltage range
Low voltage range
270
200
135
100
Voltage
(Vrms)
Current (Arms)
AC6801A (500 VA):
AC6802A (1000 VA):
AC6803A (2000 VA):
AC6804A (4000 VA):
1.85
3.70
7.40
14.80
2.5
5.0
10.0
20.0
3.7
7.4
14.8
29.6
5
10
20
40
High voltage range
Low voltage range
380
200
190
100
Voltage
(Vdc)
Current (Adc)
AC6801A (400 W):
AC6802A (800 W):
AC6803A (1600 W):
AC6804A (3200 W):
1.05
2.10
4.20
8.40
2
4
8
16
2.1
4.2
8.4
16.8
4
8
16
32
Model AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Output ratings for AC mode (135 V/270 V range)
Rated voltage range 1 to 135 Vrms/2 to 270 Vrms
Voltage setting accuracy 1 0.3% of full scale/0.25% of full scale
Output phases Single
Maximum rms current 2 5 A/2.5 A 10 A/2.5 A 20 A/10 A 40 A/20 A
Load power factor capability 0 to 1 (leading or lagging)
Maximum power 500 VA 1 kVA 2 kVA 4 kVA
Frequency setting range 40 to 500 Hz
Frequency accuracy ±0.02%
Output ratings for DC mode (135 V/270 V range)
Rated voltage range 1.4 to 190 V/2.8 to 380 V
Voltage setting accuracy 3 0.3% of full scale/0.25% of full scale
Maximum rms current 4 4 A/2 A 8 A/4 A 16 A/8 A 32 A/16 A
Maximum power 400 W 800 W 1600 W 3200 W
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Model AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Output voltage stability (135 V/270 V range)
Load regulation 1 For 40 to 100 Hz: ±0.15 V/±0.3 V
For other frequencies: ±0.5 V/±1 V
Measurements 2,3 (135 V/270 V range)
Voltage accuracy 4 RMS, AC, DC For 45 to 65 Hz and DC: ±(0.5% of reading + 0.3 V/0.6 V)
Typical: ±(0.25% of reading + 0.15 V/0.3 V)
For all other frequencies: ±(0.7% of reading + 0.9 V/1.8 V)
Current accuracy 5,6 RMS, AC, DC For 45 to 65 Hz and DC:
±(0.5% of reading +
0.02 A/0.01 A)
Typical:
±(0.25% of reading +
0.02 A/0.01 A)
For all other frequencies:
±(0.7% of reading +
0.04 A/0.02 A)
For 45 to 65 Hz and DC:
±(0.5% of reading +
0.04 A/0.02 A)
Typical:
±(0.25% of reading +
0.04 A/0.02 A)
For all other frequencies:
±(0.7% of reading +
0.08 A/0.04 A)
For 45 to 65 Hz and DC:
±(0.5% of reading +
0.08 A/0.04 A)
Typical:
±(0.25% of reading +
0.08 A/0.04 A)
For all other frequencies:
±(0.7% of reading +
0.16 A/0.08 A)
For 45 to 65 Hz and DC:
±(0.5% of reading +
0.16 A/0.08 A)
Typical:
±(0.25% of reading +
0.16 A/0.08 A)
For all other frequencies:
±(0.7% of reading +
0.32 A/0.16 A)
AC power accuracy
(45-65 Hz) 7
WAC ±(2% of reading + 0.5 W)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 0.5 W)
±(2% of reading + 1 W)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 1 W)
±(2% of reading + 2 W)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 2 W)
±(2% of reading + 4 W)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 4 W)
DC power accuracy 7 WDC ±(2% of reading + 0.5 W +
0.02 W/0.01 W per VDC)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 0.5 W +
0.01 W/0.005 W per VDC)
±(2% of reading + 1 W +
0.04 W/0.02 W per VDC)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 1 W +
0.02 W/0.01 W per VDC)
±(2% of reading + 2 W +
0.08 W/0.04 W per VDC)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 2 W +
0.04 W/0.02 W per VDC)
±(2% of reading + 4 W +
0.16 W/0.08 W per VDC)
Typical:
±(1% of reading + 4 W +
0.08 W/0.04 W per VDC)
a. RMS =
instantaneous voltage or current
N
b. DC = instantaneous voltage or current
N
c. AC = RMS2 – DC2
d. W = instantaneous voltage x instantaneous current
N
e. WDCDCDC
f. WAC = WDC
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
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Model AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Input rating
Nominal input rating 100 to 120 Vrms/200 to 240 Vrms, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, single-phase
Input voltage range 90 to 132 Vrms/180 to 264 Vrms (auto detected when the power is turned on)
Input frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Apparent power 800 VA or less 1600 VA or less 3200 VA or less 6400 VA or less
Power factor 1 0.9 (typical)
Input current 8 A/4 A or less
(@100 V/200 V)
16 A/8 A or less
(@100 V/200 V)
32 A/16 A or less
(@100 V/200 V)
64 A/32 A or less
(@100 V/200 V)
6.7 A/3.5 A or less
(@120 V/230 V)
13.4 A/7.0 A or less
(@120 V/230 V)
26.8 A/14.0 A or less
(@120 V/230 V)
53.6 A/28.0 A or less
(@120 V/230 V)
Output ratings for AC mode (135 V/270 V range)
Programmable voltage range 0 to 137.5 Vrms/0 to 275 Vrms
Voltage setting resolution 0.1 V
Frequency setting resolution 0.1 Hz
Voltage THD 2 0.5% or less
3 70% or greater
Maximum repetitive peak current 4 15 A/7.5 A 30 A/15 A 60 A/30 A 120 A/60 A
Output ratings for DC mode (135 V/270 V range)
Programmable voltage range –194.5 to 194.5 V/–389 to 389 V
Voltage setting resolution 0.1 V
Maximum repetitive peak current 4 12 A/6 A 24 A/12 A 48 A/24 A 96 A/48 A
Ripple noise 5 0.7 Vrms/1.4 Vrms (typical)
Output voltage stability
6 100 ppm/°C (typical)
Output voltage response time 7 150 us (typical)
Line regulation 8 ±0.15% of full scale
Measurements (135 V/270 V range)
Voltage measurement resolution 0.1 V
Current measurement resolution 0.01 A
Peak current measurement accuracy 9 ±(2% of reading +
0.1 A/0.05 A) (typical)
±(2% of reading +
0.2 A/0.1 A) (typical)
±(2% of reading +
0.4 A/0.2 A) (typical)
±(2% of reading +
0.8 A/0.4 A) (typical)
Power measurement resolution 0.1 W, 1 W (for 1000 W or more)
3.
6.
8. For line voltage and frequency changes within the rated range
Model AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Common
Isolation to ground 270 Vrms or 380 VDC
Insulation resistance
(Between input and chassis, output and
chassis, input and output)
Withstand voltage
(Between input and chassis, output and
chassis, input and output)
1.5 kV AC for 1 minute
Earth continuity
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 1Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 61326-1
Under following conditions: The maximum length of all connecting cables and wires to the unit is less than 3 m.
Safety
Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 61010-1
Class I
Pollution Degree 2
Environment
Operating environment Indoor use, Overvoltage Category II
Operating temperature and humidity
range
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F), 20% to 80% R.H. non-condensing
Storage temperature and humidity
range
–10 to 60 °C (14 to 140 °F), 90% or less R.H. non-condensing
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Acoustic noise < 70 dbA
Physical
Dimensions (Depth includes
Barrier Block Safety Cover)
428 × 128 × 370 mm
16.9 x 5.0 x 14.6”
428 × 128 × 370 mm
16.9 x 5.0 x 14.6”
428 × 128 × 581 mm
16.9 x 5.0 x 22.9”
428 × 262 × 611 mm
16.9 x 10.3 x 24”
Weight Approx. 8 kg (17.64 lb) Approx. 11 kg (24.25 lb) Approx. 15 kg (33.07 lb) Approx. 31 kg (68.34 lb)
Input terminal IEC 320 inlet M4 terminal block M6 terminal block M6 terminal block
Output terminal M4 terminal block M4 terminal block M4 terminal block M6 terminal block
LAN interface
Hardware IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX or 10Base-T Ethernet
IPv4, RJ-45 connector2
Communication protocol VXI-11, HiSLIP, or SCPI-RAW
Program message terminator VXI-11 and HISLIP: LF or END during reception, LF + END during transmission
SCPI-RAW: LF during reception, LF during transmission
USB interface
Hardware Complies with USB 2.0; Data rate: 12 Mbps (full speed)
Program message terminator LF or EOM during reception, LF + EOM during transmission
Device class
GPIB interface (Option AC68GPBU)
Hardware Complies with IEEE Std 488.1-1978
SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1
Program message terminator LF or EOI during reception, LF + EOI during transmission
Primary address 1 to 30
load wires
continued
Model AC6801A AC6802A AC6803A AC6804A
Software protocol IEEE Std 488.2-1992
Command language
Save/recall states Save and recall up to ten instrument states in non-volatile memory
Accessories included
Power cord 1 standard power cord 1
Length: Approx. 2.5 m
Not included Not included Not included
Ferrite core 1
Cable tie 1
Analog programming interface (Option AC68ALGU)
Input Maximum voltage ±15 V
Connector BNC
Impedance
Isolation voltage ±100 Vmax
EXT-AC mode 2Input voltage range 0 V to +10 V (DC)
(135 V/270 V range)
13.5x/27x
(Outputs an AC voltage of 0 V to 135 V/0 V to 270 V with respect to a DC voltage input of 0 V to 10 V)
Frequency setting range 40 Hz to 500 Hz
Other output rating
EXT-DC mode Input voltage
range
When ATT is OFF 0 V to ±1.91 Vpeak (0 V to 1.35 Vrms sine wave)
When ATT is ON 0 V to ±10 V (DC)
Input frequency
range
When ATT is OFF 340 to 500 Hz (sine wave)/40 to 100 Hz (rectangular wave)/DC
Frequency
response
When ATT is OFF –0.3 dB at 500 Hz with respect to 55 Hz (typical)
Voltage
(135 V/
270 V range)
When ATT
is OFF
100x/200x
(Outputs an AC voltage of 0 to 135 V/0 to 270 V with respect to a AC voltage input of 0 to 1.35 V)
When ATT
is ON
19x/38x
(Outputs a DC voltage of 0 to ±190 V/0 to ±380 V with respect to a DC voltage input of 0 to ±10 V)
Other output rating
Output voltage distortion ratio 4
Insulation
resistance
Between input (BNC) and chassis, input (BNC) and output
Withstand
voltage
Between input (BNC) and chassis, input (BNC) and output 500 V AC for 1 minute
selected
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USB and LAN/LXI Core standard
AC power input
Based on country of use; power
cords for Continental Europe,
United States/Canada or China
included for AC6801A. For other
countries, applicable power cord
can be selected.
Slot for optional GPIB (AC68GPBU) or Analog interface card (AC68ALGU)
Output terminal block
USB and LAN/LXI Core standard
AC power input. Power cord
not included for AC6802A
Slot for optional GPIB (AC68GPBU) or Analog interface card (AC68ALGU)
AC6802A Rear Panel Output terminal block
USB and LAN/LXI Core standard
AC power input. Power cord
not included for AC6803A
Slot for optional GPIB (AC68GPBU) or Analog interface card (AC68ALGU)
AC6803A Rear Panel Output terminal block
AC6803A Rear Panel
Status LEDs 64x256 Dot matrix display
System keys
Navigation keys Settings keys
Numeric entry keys Mains switch
AC6801/2/3A Front Panel
Status LEDs 64x256 Dot matrix display
System keys
Navigation keys Settings keys
Numeric entry keys
Mains switch
USB and LAN/LXI Core standard
AC power input. Power cord
not included for AC6804A
Slot for optional GPIB (AC68GPBU) or Analog interface card (AC68ALGU)
AC6804A Rear Panel
Output terminal block
370
346
55
240
Air direction
429
128
143
55
240
429
128
143
370
346
Air direction
continued
All dimensions in millimeters
55
340
470
445
581
429
128
143
Air direction
continued
All dimensions in millimeters
Model AC6803A
380
515
544
611
282
262
429
55
415
N
L
N
G
L
Air direction
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