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6530

ChromaPower Sources

The Chroma 6530 is a high-performance, programmable AC/DC power source designed for simulating a wide variety of power line disturbances. Delivering up to 3000 VA of single-phase power, it features powerful wave synthesis capabilities (sine, square, and programmable arbitrary waveforms), precise measurement readbacks, and comprehensive protection features, making it ideal for standard testing, R&D, and production environments.

Power ElectronicsPower QualityProgrammable Power Supply

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232, Analog Programming
DisplayLCD Display

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply190 - 250 VAC, Single Phase, 47 - 63 Hz
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)425 × 221.5 × 567 mm
Weight45.0

AC Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Maximum AC Power Rating3000 VA
Output Phase ConfigurationSingle Phase
AC Voltage Ranges0 - 150 V / 0 - 300 V
AC Voltage Resolution0.1 V
Maximum RMS Current (150V Range)30 A
Maximum RMS Current (300V Range)15 A
Maximum Peak Current (150V Range)120 A
Maximum Peak Current (300V Range)60 A
Frequency Range45 Hz - 1000 Hz
Frequency Resolution0.1 Hz (45 - 99.9 Hz), 1 Hz (100 - 1000 Hz)
Crest Factor4
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.5% (45 - 100 Hz), < 1% (100 - 1000 Hz) with resistive load
Voltage Line Regulation0.1% of Full Scale
Voltage Load Regulation0.2% of Full Scale

DC Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Maximum DC Power Rating1500 W
DC Voltage Ranges0 - 212 V / 0 - 424 V
Maximum DC Current (150V Range)15 A
Maximum DC Current (300V Range)7.5 A

Measurement & Readback

ParameterValue
Voltage Measurement Resolution0.1 V
Current Measurement Resolution0.01 A
Power Measurement Resolution1 W
Measured ParametersVoltage (RMS, DC, Peak), Current (RMS, DC, Peak), Power (Active, Apparent), Power Factor, Crest Factor

Transient & Waveform Generation

ParameterValue
Output Waveform TypesSine, Square, Arbitrary
Programming ModesStep, Pulse

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Protection FeaturesOvervoltage (OVP), Overcurrent (OCP), Overpower (OPP), Overtemperature (OTP), Fan Fail

Input Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Input Phase ConfigurationSingle Phase
Input Voltage Range190 - 250 VAC
Input Frequency Range47 - 63 Hz

Physical & Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Rack Height Units (U)5U
Operating Humidity Range0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Cooling MethodForced air cooling

Output Programming

ParameterValue
AC Voltage Programming Accuracy±(0.2% of setting + 0.2% of range)
DC Voltage Programming Accuracy±(0.2% of setting + 0.2% of range)
Frequency Programming Accuracy±0.1%
Phase Angle Programming Range0 to 360°

Measurement

ParameterValue
Voltage Measurement Accuracy±(0.1% of reading + 0.2% of range)
Current Measurement Accuracy (RMS)±(0.2% of reading + 0.4% of range)
Power Measurement Accuracy±(0.4% of reading + 0.8% of range)
Harmonic Measurement RangeUp to 40th order
Power Factor Measurement Resolution0.001
Crest Factor Measurement Resolution0.01

Features

ParameterValue
Remote Sensing Compensation5 V

Electrical Input

ParameterValue
Maximum Input Current25 A

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Storage Humidity Range< 95% RH (non-condensing)

Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Phase Angle Programming Resolution0.1°
DC Voltage Programming Resolution0.1 V

Waveform Generation

ParameterValue
Arbitrary Waveform Vertical Resolution12-bit
Arbitrary Waveform Points1024 points

Interfaces

ParameterValue
External Analog Input Range0 to 10 V

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceEN 61010-1
EMC ComplianceEN 55011, EN 50082-1

Technology

Programmable AC/DC Power Source

Applications

Power Line Disturbance Simulation, R&D, Compliance Testing

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