Fluke 6003A User manual

6003A
Three Phase Power Calibrator
Operators Manual
July 2014
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service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and
services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of
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with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media.
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repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair,
or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 1-1
Contact Fluke Calibration...................................................................... 1-1
Safety Information ................................................................................. 1-2
Symbols............................................................................................. 1-4
Protective Earth (Grounding)............................................................. 1-4
Features................................................................................................ 1-5
Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-5
Input Power ....................................................................................... 1-5
Dimensions........................................................................................ 1-5
Environment ...................................................................................... 1-6
Safety ................................................................................................ 1-6
EMC................................................................................................... 1-6
General Electrical.............................................................................. 1-6
Electrical Specifications......................................................................... 1-6
Temperature Coefficient.................................................................... 1-6
Voltage .............................................................................................. 1-6
Voltage Channel Maximum Capacitive Loading for
Output Stability.............................................................................. 1-6
Voltage Range Limits and Burden................................................. 1-7
Voltage Sine Amplitude................................................................. 1-7
Voltage DC.................................................................................... 1-8
Voltage Distortion.......................................................................... 1-8
Current............................................................................................... 1-8
Current Range Limits and Compliance.......................................... 1-8
Current Sine Amplitude ................................................................. 1-9
Current DC .................................................................................... 1-9
Current Distortion .............................................................................. 1-9
Current Output Isolation (high or low terminal).............................. 1-10
Voltage from the Current Terminals (DC and Sine Wave Only)........ 1-10
Range Limits and Impedances...................................................... 1-10
Voltage from Current Terminals .................................................... 1-10
Voltage from Current Terminals, Distortion................................... 1-10
Phase and Power Factor (Sine Wave Outputs)................................. 1-10
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Current to Voltage Phase.................................................................. 1-10
Voltage to Voltage Phase.................................................................. 1-11
Power ................................................................................................ 1-11
Sinusoidal Power Specification at 40 Hz to 70 Hz, Power
Factor 1.0 (%).................................................................................... 1-11
Sinusoidal Power Specification at 40 Hz to 70 Hz, Power
Factor 0.8 (%).................................................................................... 1-11
Sinusoidal Power Specification at 40 Hz to 70 Hz, Power
Factor 0.5 (%).................................................................................... 1-12
DC Power Specification (%).............................................................. 1-12
Multimeter.......................................................................................... 1-12
IN2 Input............................................................................................ 1-12
Energy (6003A/E Energy Option)...................................................... 1-12
Pulse Inputs (IN1).......................................................................... 1-12
Energy Pulse Output ..................................................................... 1-12
Energy........................................................................................... 1-12
Test Duration................................................................................. 1-12
Power Quality (6003A/PQ Power Quality Option)............................. 1-13
Voltage and Current Sinusoidal and Rectangular Modulation
Flicker Specification....................................................................... 1-13
Harmonics and Interharmonic ....................................................... 1-13
Dip/Swell........................................................................................ 1-14
2 Installation ........................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 2-1
Unpack and Inspection.......................................................................... 2-1
Reship the Instrument ........................................................................... 2-1
Placement ............................................................................................. 2-2
Cooling Considerations ......................................................................... 2-2
Line Voltage .......................................................................................... 2-2
Line Voltage Fuse ................................................................................. 2-2
Connect to Line Power.......................................................................... 2-3
Preparation for Operation...................................................................... 2-3
Inspect Package Contents, Installation Location............................... 2-3
Installation Power and Location......................................................... 2-4
Optional 90 A High Current Adapter.................................................. 2-4
Power-on........................................................................................... 2-5
Warmup............................................................................................. 2-5
3 Features and Basic Operation............................................................ 3-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 3-1
Front-Panel Features ............................................................................ 3-1
The Display........................................................................................ 3-7
Rear Panel......................................................................................... 3-9
Basic Operation..................................................................................... 3-10
Select a Function............................................................................... 3-10
Setting the Value of the Output Signal .............................................. 3-11
Edit Mode ...................................................................................... 3-11
Entry of the Value with the Numeric Keyboard.............................. 3-12
Entry of the Value with the Cursor Buttons.................................... 3-12
Entry of the Value with the Rotary Knob........................................ 3-13
Connection/Disconnection of Output Terminals............................ 3-13
Control Sequence when the Output Voltage is >100 V is
Selected......................................................................................... 3-14
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Multimeter.............................................................................................. 3-14
4 Front-Panel Operation......................................................................... 4-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 4-1
Power Up............................................................................................... 4-1
Warmup................................................................................................. 4-1
Set the Language on the Display .......................................................... 4-2
Function Selection................................................................................. 4-2
Setup Menu (Main Menu)...................................................................... 4-3
General Menu.................................................................................... 4-4
Interface Menu................................................................................... 4-5
Calibrator Menu................................................................................. 4-5
Meter Menu ....................................................................................... 4-9
Calibration Menu ............................................................................... 4-10
Activate the Output Terminals............................................................... 4-10
Control Sequence when Output Voltage >100 V................................... 4-11
Set the Output....................................................................................... 4-12
Edit mode .......................................................................................... 4-12
Enter a Value with the Numeric Keypad............................................ 4-12
Enter a Value with the Cursor Buttons .............................................. 4-13
Enter a Value with the Rotary Knob .................................................. 4-13
Generating Electric Power..................................................................... 4-13
Control in the Power Mode................................................................ 4-14
Power Factor Polarity (Lead/Lag Softkey)......................................... 4-15
Power Units (Units Softkey)............................................................... 4-15
Power Modes (Mode Softkey)........................................................... 4-16
Setting the Power in Modes Pdc Basic and Pac Basic...................... 4-17
Set the Power in Pdc High I and Pac High I Modes.......................... 4-19
Set the Power in Pdc Extended and Pac Extended Modes............... 4-19
Set the Amplitude of Voltage or Current............................................ 4-20
Set the Phase (AC Power Only)........................................................ 4-21
Set the Frequency (AC Power Only)................................................. 4-22
Power Quality Modes (Available with 6003A/PQ Power Quality
Option only)........................................................................................... 4-22
Set the Power in P Harmonic Mode .................................................. 4-22
Set the Amplitude of Voltage or Current............................................ 4-23
Set the Phase.................................................................................... 4-23
Set the Amplitude and Phase of Harmonic Components.................. 4-23
Set the Modulation............................................................................. 4-24
Set the Power in P Interharmonic Mode............................................ 4-25
Set the Amplitude (RMS value) of Voltage (Current)..................... 4-25
Set the Phase................................................................................ 4-25
Set the Amplitude (RMS Value) of the Interharmonic Component 4-26
Set the Power in P Dip/Swell Mode................................................... 4-26
Set the Amplitude (RMS value) of Voltage or Current....................... 4-27
Set the Phase.................................................................................... 4-27
Set the Amplitude (RMS Value) of Dip/Swell..................................... 4-28
Set Dip/Swell Time Periods............................................................... 4-28
Generate Electric Energy (Available with 6003A/E Energy
Option installed) .................................................................................... 4-28
Energy Pulse Output ......................................................................... 4-28
Control in the Energy Mode............................................................... 4-29
Power Factor Polarity (Lead/Lag Softkey)..................................... 4-30
Power Units (Units Softkey)........................................................... 4-30
Methods of Energy Counting (Control).............................................. 4-31
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Packet (Time Counting)................................................................. 4-31
Counter (Pulse counting)............................................................... 4-31
Timer ............................................................................................. 4-31
Free Run (Frequency Measuring) ................................................. 4-31
Energy Modes (Mode Softkey)...................................................... 4-32
Set the Energy in modes Edc Basic and Eac Basic.......................... 4-32
Set the Voltage.............................................................................. 4-32
Set the Current.............................................................................. 4-33
Set the Power Factor (AC Power Only)......................................... 4-33
Set the Frequency (AC Energy Only)............................................ 4-33
Set the Meter Constant.................................................................. 4-33
Set the Test and Warm-up Periods............................................... 4-33
Set the Power in Modes Edc High I and Eac High I.......................... 4-34
Generate Voltage.................................................................................. 4-34
Control in the Voltage Mode.............................................................. 4-34
Overload the Output Terminals ......................................................... 4-34
Set the Voltage in Modes Vdc Basic and Vac Basic ......................... 4-34
Set the Voltage.............................................................................. 4-34
Set the Frequency (AC Voltage Only)........................................... 4-35
Generate Current .................................................................................. 4-35
Control in the Current Mode.............................................................. 4-35
Overload the Output Terminals ......................................................... 4-36
Current Modes (Mode Softkey) ......................................................... 4-36
Set the Current in Modes Idc Basic and Iac Basic ............................ 4-36
Set the Current in Modes Idc High I and Iac High I........................... 4-37
Use the Multimeter ................................................................................ 4-37
Product Use Tips................................................................................... 4-38
Use the Isolated Current Outputs...................................................... 4-38
Safe Working Practices..................................................................... 4-40
How to Connect the Product to the UUT........................................... 4-40
How to Disconnect the Product from the UUT................................... 4-40
Use the Product to Power Energy Meters......................................... 4-41
5 Verification, Calibration Adjustment, and Maintenance.................. 5-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 5-1
Required Equipment.............................................................................. 5-1
Verification Performance Tests ............................................................. 5-2
Configuration of the Product.............................................................. 5-2
Basic Steps of the Performance Verification Test............................. 5-3
Connections and Procedure Sequences........................................... 5-3
VDC Amplitude Verification........................................................... 5-4
Frequency Verification................................................................... 5-4
Modulation Mode Voltage Amplitude Verification
(0 % Modulation) ........................................................................... 5-5
Voltage Modulation Mode Depth Verification ................................ 5-5
DC Current Amplitude Verification................................................. 5-6
AC Current Amplitude Verification................................................. 5-7
Voltage from the Current Terminals Amplitude Verification........... 5-8
Modulation Mode Current Amplitude Verification
(0 % Modulation) ........................................................................... 5-9
Current Modulation Mode Depth Verification................................. 5-9
VAC Amplitude Verification ........................................................... 5-10
Power Amplitude Verification......................................................... 5-11
Voltage Current Phase Verification ............................................... 5-12
Current Voltage Phase Verification ............................................... 5-12
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Harmonic Mode Amplitude Verification ......................................... 5-13
Interharmonic Mode Amplitude Verification................................... 5-14
Harmonic Mode Voltage Phase Verification.................................. 5-14
Harmonic Mode Current Phase Verification.................................. 5-14
Multimeter Voltage Verification...................................................... 5-15
Multimeter Frequency Verification................................................. 5-15
Multimeter Current Verification...................................................... 5-16
Calibration Adjustment Principles.......................................................... 5-17
Access to the Calibration Adjustment Procedure.............................. 5-18
Select the Calibration Adjustment Type ............................................ 5-19
Termination of the Calibration Adjustment Process .......................... 5-20
Calibration Points .............................................................................. 5-21
Complete Calibration Adjustment Procedure ........................................ 5-21
Enter the Calibration Menu................................................................ 5-21
AC Voltage Ranges Calibration Adjustment...................................... 5-22
AC Current Ranges Calibration Adjustment...................................... 5-23
DC Voltage Ranges Calibration Adjustment...................................... 5-25
DC Current Ranges Calibration Adjustment...................................... 5-26
AC Voltage Modulation Ranges Calibration Adjustment
(P Harmonic, P Interharmonic Modes).............................................. 5-28
AC Current Modulation Ranges Calibration Adjustment
(P Harmonic, P Interharmonic Modes).............................................. 5-29
DC Voltage from the Current Outputs Calibration Adjustment.......... 5-30
Meter Calibration Adjustment............................................................ 5-30
10 V DC Voltage Range Calibration Adjustment........................... 5-31
20 mA DC Current Range Calibration Adjustment ........................ 5-31
10 kHz Frequency Range Calibration Adjustment......................... 5-32
Maintenance.......................................................................................... 5-33
Regular Maintenance ........................................................................ 5-34
Clean the Product.............................................................................. 5-34
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................ 5-34
In Case of Failure.............................................................................. 5-36
User-Replaceable Parts ........................................................................ 5-36
6 Error Messages ................................................................................... 6-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 6-1
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Symbols..................................................................................................... 1-4
2-1. Line Cords by Country............................................................................... 2-3
3-1. The Product............................................................................................... 3-2
3-2. Front Panel Interface................................................................................. 3-3
3-3. Inputs......................................................................................................... 3-5
3-4. Outputs...................................................................................................... 3-6
3-5. The Display ............................................................................................... 3-7
3-6. Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 3-9
4-1. AC Power Modes ...................................................................................... 4-16
4-2. DC Power Modes...................................................................................... 4-16
4-3. AC Energy................................................................................................. 4-32
4-4. DC Energy................................................................................................. 4-32
4-5. AC Current ................................................................................................ 4-36
4-6. DC Current................................................................................................ 4-36
5-1. Required Equipment.................................................................................. 5-1
5-2. Voltage AC function (Voltage AC#x)......................................................... 5-22
5-3. Current AC Function (Current AC#x) ........................................................ 5-24
5-4. Voltage DC Function (Voltage DC#x)........................................................ 5-25
5-5. Current DC Function (Current DC#x)........................................................ 5-26
5-6. Voltage AC Modulation Function (Voltage MOD#x).................................. 5-28
5-7. AC Current Modulation Function (Current MOD#x) .................................. 5-29
5-8. Voltage from Current DC Function (Voltage DC#x) .................................. 5-30
5-9. Multimeter (Meter)..................................................................................... 5-32
5-10. Line Voltage Selection Fuses.................................................................... 5-34
5-11. User Documentation.................................................................................. 5-36
6-1. Error Messages......................................................................................... 6-2
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
2-1. The Product with High-Current Adapter.................................................... 2-4
3-1. Numeric Entry............................................................................................ 3-12
4-1. Isolated Current Outputs........................................................................... 4-39
5-1. Calibration Menu....................................................................................... 5-18
5-2. Voltage AC#1 Screen................................................................................ 5-19
5-3. Voltage AC#1 Write Screen ...................................................................... 5-20
5-4. Fuse Replacement.................................................................................... 5-35
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
The Fluke 6003A Three Phase Power Calibrator (the Product), is a precise
instrument for the calibration of watt-hour meters, energy reference standards,
and measuring devices used to determine the magnitude and quality of electrical
power supplied to consumers. The Product can provide one, two, or three
phases of electrical power and energy. It is equipped with a built-in multimeter,
which can be used simultaneously with the Product output functions for
transducer calibration of various types without the need for additional measuring
instruments.
Contact Fluke Calibration
To contact Fluke Calibration, call one of the following telephone numbers:
•Technical Support USA: 1-877-355-3225
•Calibration/Repair USA: 1-877-355-3225
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•China: [phone]
•Brazil: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
To see product information or download manuals and the latest manual
supplements, visit Fluke Calibration’s website at www.flukecal.com.
To register your product, visit http://flukecal.com/register-product.
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Safety Information
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user.
A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the
Product or the equipment under test.
Warnings
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
•Read all safety information before you use the Product.
•Carefully read all instructions.
•Two people are necessary to move or lift the Product.
Always use correct lifting techniques. The Product has a
mass of 62 kg.
•Use this Product indoors only.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in
damp or wet environments.
•Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
•Do not put the Product where access to the mains power
cord is blocked.
•Use only the mains power cord and connector approved for
the voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated
for the Product.
•Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord is
connected to a protective earth ground. Disruption of the
protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could
cause death.
•Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is damaged
or if the insulation shows signs of wear.
•Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the insulation
around the terminals.
•Do not connect to live output terminals. The Product can
supply voltages that can cause death. Standby mode is not
sufficient to prevent electrical shock.
•Before changing the fuse, turn the Product off and remove
the mains power cord. Stop for two minutes to let the power
assemblies discharge before you open the fuse door.
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Safety Information 1
•Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the
terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
•Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc.
•Use only cables with correct voltage ratings.
•Never connect the Product current output terminals to a
voltage source other than the Product voltage output
terminals.
•Use extreme caution around the output terminals. Lethal
voltages may be present.
•Make sure the Product is in standby mode and external
circuits are not energized before you connect or disconnect
cables between the Product and the equipment under test.
•Do not enable voltage outputs unless the cables between
the Product and equipment under test are connected or
disconnected at both ends of the cable.
•Do not connect any connector or terminal, other than the
mains power inlet, to line power.
•Whenever it is likely that safety protection has been
impaired, the Product must be made inoperative and be
secured against any unintended operation. Inform qualified
maintenance or repair personnel. Safety protection is likely
to be impaired if, for example, the Product shows visible
damage or fails to operate normally.
•Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
•Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
•Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case
open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
•Remove the input signals before you clean the Product.
•Use only specified replacement parts.
•Use only specified replacement fuses.
•Have an approved technician repair the Product.
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Symbols
The symbols shown in Table 1-1 can be found in this manual or on the Product.
Table 1-1. Symbols
Symbol Description
Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric shock.
Risk of Danger. Important information. See Manual.
Earth Terminal

Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards.

Conforms to European Union directives.
 Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards.
Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The
affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE
Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to
Fluke’s website for recycling information.
Protective Earth (Grounding)
The Product must be operated with a protective earth/ground connection via the
protective earth/grounding conductor of the mains ac cable. The protective
earth/ground connects before the ac line and neutral connections when the
supply plug is inserted into the ac line supply socket on the Product rear panel. If
the final connection to the ac line supply is made elsewhere, ensure that the
protective earth/ground connection is made before ac line and neutral.
If there is a possibility the protective earth/ground connection might not be made
before the ac line and neutral connections, or the output terminals are connected
to a potentially hazardous live circuit, the separate protective earth/ground
connection on the rear panel must be connected to a suitable protective
earth/ground.
Warning
To prevent electrical shock or personal injury, do not
intentionally or unintentionally interrupt the protective ground
conductor inside or outside the Product. Interrupting the
protective ground conductor is likely to make the Product
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
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Features 1
Features
The Product features:
•Traceable voltage, current, and power signals
•Configurable from one to three independent phases
•Full independent control of voltage and current on each phase
•600 V ac (280 V dc) and 30 A available on each phase
•Up to 300 mA burden current on voltage outputs
•5.5 V peak compliance on all current outputs up to 30 A
•High-current mode that generates up to 90 A into a single output
•Optional Energy counter (6003A/E Energy Option).
oFrequency input for counting energy meter outputs up to 1 MHz
oPulse output proportional to Energy output, up to 1 MHz
•Optional Power Quality features (6003A/PQ Power Quality Option)
oNon-sinusoidal voltage and current outputs with up to 63 harmonics
and 1 interharmonic
oDips and swells on both voltage and current
oModulation to simulate flicker
oUser-definable waveforms, with the ability to save the actual setting
into internal memory
Specifications
This section gives the general and detailed specifications of the Product.
Input Power
Voltage
115 V, 230 V
±
10 %
Frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Maximum consumption
1875 VA max
Dimensions
Height
415 mm (16.3 inches)
Height (without feet)
402 mm (15.8 inches)
Width 430 mm (16.9 inches)
Depth
640 mm (25.2 inches)
Weight
62 kg (136 lb)
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Environment
Operating temperature
5
°
C to 40
°
C
Calibration temperature (Tcal) range
21 °C to 25 °C
Storage temperature
-10
°
C to 55
°
C
Transit temperature
-15
°
C to 60
°
C
Warm up time
1 hour
Safe operating max. relative humidity (non-condensing)
<80 %, 5
°
C to 31
°
C ramping linearly down to 50 % at 35
°
C
Storage max. relative humidity (non-condensing)
<90 %, -10
°
C to 55
°
C
Operating altitude
2,000 m maximum
Storage altitude
12,000 m maximum
Shock MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
Vibration
MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
Enclosure
MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
Safety
IEC61010-1, IEC 61010-2-030, Overvoltage category II, Pollution Degree 2
EMC
IEC 61326-1, Controlled
General Electrical
Voltage/Current amplitude setting resolution
5.5 digits
Range of fundamental frequencies
15 Hz to 1 kHz
Line frequency locking
45 Hz to 65.9 Hz at user discretion
Frequencyaccuracy
±50 ppm
Frequencysetting resolution
0.001 Hz for 15 Hz to <500 Hz, 0.01 Hz 500 Hz to
1 kHz
Warm up time to full accuracy
The shorter of 1 hour or twice the time since last
warmed up
Settling time following change to the output
3 seconds maximum
Nominal angle between voltage phases
120 °
Nominal angle between voltage and current of a phase
0 °
Phase angle setting
0 °to 359.99 °
Phase angle setting resolution
0.01 °
Electrical Specifications
The product specifications describe the Absolute Instrumental Uncertainty of the Product. The product specifications
include stability, temperature, and humidity; within specified limits, linearity, line and load regulation, and the reference
standard measurement uncertainty. The product specifications are stated at a confidence limit of 99 %, k=2.58, normally
distributed.
Temperature Coefficient
Add 0.1x spec /°C for temperature ranges outside of Tcal ±2 °C. For example, for Tcal = 23 °C, the specification at 11 °C
and 35 °C is 2 times the nominal specification.
Voltage
Voltage Channel Maximum Capacitive Loading for Output Stability
The voltage output remains stable up to a 100 nF load but may not be able to drive that capacitance at all
voltage/frequency/harmonic combinations due to burden current limitations.
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Electrical Specifications 1
Voltage Range Limits and Burden
Range 1.0000 V to
10 V
10.0001 V to
30 V
30.001 V to
70 V
70.001 V to
140 V
140.001 V to
280 V
280.001 V to
600 V
[1]
Maximum Burden Current
(peak) 40 Hz - 70 Hz
[2] [4]
141 mA 283 mA 424 mA 424 mA 283 mA 85 mA
Maximum Burden Current
(RMS) 40 Hz - 70 Hz [2] [4]100 mA 200 mA 300 mA 300 mA 200 mA 60 mA
Maximum Burden Current
(RMS) dc, 15 Hz to 40 Hz,
70 Hz to 1000 Hz
[2] [4]
100 mA 200 mA 200 mA 200 mA 150 mA 50 mA[3] [4]
[1] 600 V range is ac only, and limited to the fundamental frequency, i.e. no additional harmonics can be generated
[2] Sum of all currents from three phases is limited to 400 mA RMS
[3] 600 V range cannot output dc.
[4] Maximum burden current is reduced in Power Harmonic, Power Interharmonics and Dip/Swell modes by a factor of 0.707 times
the values shown. For example, the maximum burden current for a 10 V, 50 Hz harmonic output is 70.7 mA.
Voltage Sine Amplitude
Ranges Frequency 1-Year Specification, Tcal
±
2
°
C
±
(% of output + V)
1.0000 V to 10.0000 V
15 Hz to 40 Hz 0.016 1 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.012 1 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.016 1 mV
10.0001 V to 30.000 V
15 Hz to 40 Hz 0.016 3 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.012 3 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.016 3 mV
30.001 V to 70.000 V
15 Hz to 40 Hz 0.016 7 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.012 7 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.016 7 mV
70.001 to 140.000 V
15 Hz to 40 Hz 0.016 14 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.012 14 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.016 14 mV
140.001 V to 280.000 V
15 Hz to 40 Hz 0.016 28 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.012 28 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.016 28 mV
280.001 V to 600.000 V
20 Hz to 40 Hz 0.024 60 mV
40 Hz to 70 Hz 0.016 60 mV
70 kHz to 1 kHz 0.024 60 mV
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6003A
Operators Manual
Voltage DC
Range 1-Year Specification, Tcal
±
2
°
C
±
(% of output + V)
1.0000 V to 10.0000 V 0.015 1 mV
10.0001 V to 30.0000 V 0.015 3 mV
30.001 V to 70.0000 V 0.015 7 mV
70.001 V to 140.000 V 0.015 14 mV
140.001 V to 280.000 V 0.015 28 mV
Voltage Distortion
<0.05 % 15 Hz to 200 kHz bandwidth
Current
Current Range Limits and Compliance
Range
8.000 mA to
300.000 mA
0.30001 A to
1.00000 A
1.00001 A to
2.00000 A
2.00001 A to
5.00000 A
5.0001 A to
10.0000 A
10.0001 A to
30.0000 A
90 mA to
90.0000 A
[1]
Maximum Compliance
Voltage (dc/peak)
[3]
8 8 8 5 5 5 5
Maximum Compliance
Voltage (RMS) 15 Hz to
400 Hz
[3]
5.5 5.5 5.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Maximum Compliance
Voltage (RMS) 400 kHz
to 1 kHz
[3]
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Maximum Inductive
Load [2] 1 mH 1 mH 1 mH 1 mH 1 mH 1 mH 1 mH
[1] 90 A range is available in the Current High I mode
[2] Voltage compliance developed across inductive loads may limit the maximum current output being achieved at higher
frequencies. The maximum frequency (Fmax) for a given load inductance and current is given by Fmax = Vc/(2* π*I*L), where Vc
is the maximum RMS compliance voltage.
[3] Maximum burden voltage is reduced in Power Harmonic, Power Interharmonic and Dip/Swell modes by 0.707 times the values
shown above. For example, the maximum burden voltage for a 1 A, 50 Hz harmonic output is 3.89 V.
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