The California Instruments CSW5550 is a high-performance programmable AC and DC power source that delivers up to 5550 VA of AC power or 3700 W of DC power. Designed for precision testing, it integrates power generation with a sophisticated power analyzer to provide comprehensive testing capabilities for avionics, military, and commercial electronic applications.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB, RS-232 (standard); GPIB, LAN (optional)
DisplayGraphic LCD display
Command LanguageSCPI

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply187 - 264 VAC (3-phase) or 342 - 456 VAC (3-phase), 47 - 63 Hz
Operating Temperature0 - 40
Dimensions (W×H×D)483 mm × 133 mm × 602 mm
Weight33.1
Cooling SystemForced-air cooling, front-to-rear airflow

AC Output

ParameterValue
Maximum AC Power Rating5550 VA
Output Phase ConfigurationSingle phase
AC Voltage Ranges0 - 156 Vrms / 0 - 312 Vrms
Maximum RMS Current (156V Range)35.6 Arms
Maximum RMS Current (312V Range)17.8 Arms
Maximum Peak Current (156V Range)106.8 Apkr
Maximum Peak Current (312V Range)53.4 Apkr
Frequency Range45 Hz - 5000 Hz
Frequency Accuracy±0.01%
Phase Angle Range0 to 360°
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.25% typical (45 Hz to 100 Hz)
Crest Factor Limit3:1
Voltage Line Regulation±0.1% of full scale
Voltage Load Regulation±0.1% of full scale

DC Output

ParameterValue
Maximum DC Power Rating3700 W
DC Voltage Ranges0 - 220 Vdc / 0 - 440 Vdc
Maximum DC Current (220V Range)16.8 A
Maximum DC Current (440V Range)8.4 A

Measurement & Readback

ParameterValue
Harmonic Analysis CapabilitiesUp to 50th harmonic

Transient & Waveform Generation

ParameterValue
Output Waveform TypesSine, Square, Clipped Sine, Arbitrary

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Overvoltage Protection (OVP)Programmable shutdown
Overcurrent Protection (OCP)Programmable constant current limit or shutdown
Overtemperature Protection (OTP)Thermal shutdown

Physical & Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Rack Height Units3U

Programming Resolution

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Resolution0.1 V
Frequency Programming Resolution0.01 Hz (45 to 81.91 Hz), 0.1 Hz (82 to 819.1 Hz), 1 Hz (820 to 5000 Hz)
Phase Programming Resolution0.1°

Programming Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Accuracy±0.1% of range (45 Hz to 1000 Hz)
Frequency Programming Accuracy±0.01%
Phase Programming Accuracy±1° (45 Hz to 1000 Hz)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Maximum Operating Altitude2000 m (6500 ft)

Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Input Phase Configuration3-phase
Input Frequency Range47 Hz to 63 Hz

Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Output CouplingAC, DC, or AC+DC

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

ParameterValue
Waveform Memory Capacity50 user-defined waveforms
Waveform Point Resolution1024 points per waveform

Measurement Specifications

ParameterValue
Crest Factor Measurement Range1.00 to 6.00
Crest Factor Measurement Resolution0.01
Power Factor Measurement Range0.00 to 1.00
Power Factor Measurement Resolution0.01

Technology

Switch-mode AC & DC Power Source

Applications

Precision AC/DC power testing, avionics testing, frequency conversion, and harmonic analysis

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