The California Instruments 1501L is a high-precision, linear programmable AC power source. Delivering up to 1500 VA of clean, low-distortion single-phase power over a wide frequency range from 45 Hz to 5000 Hz, this unit is designed for laboratory, aerospace, and ATE applications requiring exceptionally stable power stimulation with minimal electrical noise.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB / IEEE-488 (available with optional digital controller) |
| Display | Analog or digital meters (dependent on the installed oscillator/controller option) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115 VAC / 208 VAC / 230 VAC (±10%, factory configured), single-phase, 47 - 63 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 483 mm × 178 mm × 559 mm |
| Weight | 52.2 kg |
AC Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum AC Power Rating | 1500 VA |
| Output Phase Configuration | Single-phase |
| AC Voltage Ranges | 0 - 135 V RMS / 0 - 270 V RMS |
| Maximum RMS Current (Low Range) | 11.1 A RMS |
| Maximum RMS Current (High Range) | 5.5 A RMS |
| Frequency Range | 45 Hz - 5000 Hz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.5% (from 45 Hz to 2000 Hz) |
| Voltage Line Regulation | ±0.1% of full scale for a ±10% line change |
| Voltage Load Regulation | ±0.25% from no load to full load (with external sensing) |
| Amplitude Stability | ±0.05% over 24 hours at constant load and temperature |
Protection Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Protection Features | Automatic current limiting protection |
| Thermal Protection | Automatic over-temperature shutdown |
| Output Isolation Voltage | Fully isolated floating output |
Input Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Phase Configuration | Single-phase |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz - 63 Hz |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rack Height Units (U) | 4U |
Output Ratings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Peak Current (Low Range) | 36 A |
| Maximum Peak Current (High Range) | 18 A |
| Load Power Factor Range | 0 to 1 (leading or lagging) |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Type | AC (DC output available with option -DC) |
Control & Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Input Sensitivity | 5 Vrms (for full rated output) |
| External Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
Amplifier Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Small Signal Bandwidth | 10 Hz - 50 kHz |
Output Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Programming Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Voltage Programming Accuracy | ±0.5 V (135 V range), ±1.0 V (270 V range) |
| Frequency Programming Accuracy | ±0.1% |
Sense
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Sense Line Drop Compensation | Up to 5 V RMS per line |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 95% non-condensing |
Technology
Linear AC Power Source
Applications
Avionics testing, frequency conversion, high-precision laboratory utility power, and automated test equipment (ATE)