The Keithley 2280S-32-6 is a high-precision, measurement-grade DC power supply that provides up to 192W of low-noise linear power. It combines the capabilities of a 32V, 6A power source with a high-resolution 6.5-digit digital multimeter, allowing for precise measurements of load currents from nanoamps to amps, rapid transient response analysis, and configurable output rise/fall times.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, USB Device (USBTMC), USB Host, LAN (LXI Core 1.4), Digital I/O (6-pin)
Display4.3-inch TFT LCD color display, 480 × 272 pixels
Warm-up Time1 hour
Standard Warranty3 years
Setup Storage10 user-configuration states

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 630 VA maximum power consumption
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)213.6 mm × 88.5 mm × 384.3 mm (without boot and handle); 224 mm × 106 mm × 415 mm (with boot and handle)
Weight10.85 kg

Output Ratings and Performance

ParameterValue
Voltage Output Range0 to 32 V
Current Output Range0 to 6 A
Maximum Output Power192 W
Voltage Programming Accuracy±(0.02% + 3 mV)
Current Programming Accuracy±(0.05% + 5 mA)
Voltage Programming Resolution1 mV
Current Programming Resolution0.1 mA
Voltage Readback Accuracy±(0.02% + 1.6 mV)
Current Readback Accuracy (10 mA range)±(0.05% + 10 µA)
Current Readback Accuracy (100 mA range)±(0.05% + 10 µA)
Current Readback Accuracy (1 A range)±(0.05% + 100 µA)
Current Readback Accuracy (10 A range)±(0.05% + 250 µA)
Voltage Readback Resolution100 µV (6.5-digit mode)
Current Readback Resolution (10 mA range)10 nA (6.5-digit mode)
Current Readback Resolution (100 mA range)100 nA (6.5-digit mode)
Current Readback Resolution (1 A range)1 µA (6.5-digit mode)
Current Readback Resolution (10 A range)10 µA (6.5-digit mode)

Regulation, Ripple, and Noise

ParameterValue
Load Regulation (Voltage)±(0.01% + 2 mV)
Load Regulation (Current)±(0.01% + 0.25 mA)
Line Regulation (Voltage)±(0.01% + 1 mV)
Line Regulation (Current)±(0.01% + 0.25 mA)
Ripple and Noise (Voltage, RMS)<1 mV RMS (20 Hz to 20 MHz)
Ripple and Noise (Voltage, Peak-to-Peak)<5 mV p-p (20 Hz to 20 MHz)
Ripple and Noise (Current, RMS)<3 mA RMS (20 Hz to 20 MHz)

Transient and Dynamic Response

ParameterValue
Transient Response Recovery Time<50 µs (to within 75 mV of nominal voltage for a load change from 50% to 100%)
Voltage Rise Time (10% to 90%)<30 ms (typical, with resistive load)
Voltage Fall Time (90% to 10%)<30 ms (typical, with resistive load)

Current Sinking and Battery Simulation

ParameterValue
Maximum Sink Current0.45 A (continuous)
Programmable Series Resistance Range-0.1 Ω to 100 Ω

Protection and Limits

ParameterValue
Overvoltage Protection (OVP) Range1 V to 36 V
Overcurrent Protection (OCP) Range0.1 A to 6.6 A
Maximum Common Mode Voltage125 VDC

Connectivity and Interface

ParameterValue
Digital I/O Port Configuration9-pin D-sub, 6 configurable input/output lines
Remote Sensing ConnectionsRear-panel terminals; compensates up to 1 V drop per lead
Output Terminal LocationsRear-panel screw terminals; Front-panel safety jacks

Measurement and Control Capabilities

ParameterValue
Measurement Digitizing RateUp to 25,000 readings/second (buffered)
A/D Converter Resolution24-bit (sigma-delta converter)
Integration Time Settings0.002 PLC to 10 PLC
Data Buffer CapacityUp to 50,000 measurements

Physical and Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity Range5% to 85% RH, non-condensing (at up to 40 °C)
Operating AltitudeUp to 2000 meters
Cooling MethodForced air (fan cooled, side intake, rear exhaust)
Form Factor2U, half-rack width

Compliance and Standards

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 year

Performance

ParameterValue
Command Processing Time<1 ms
Voltage Slew Rate Range0.1 V/s to 320 V/s
Maximum Remote Sense Lead Drop1 V per lead
Series Resistance Resolution0.001 Ω

Power

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltages100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V (±10%)
AC Input Frequencies50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption630 VA

Environmental

ParameterValue
Vibration StandardMIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 Random

Compliance

ParameterValue
LXI ComplianceLXI Version 1.4 Core 2011

Compliance & Safety

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceConforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC ComplianceConforms to European Union EMC Directive, EN 61326-1, FCC Part 15 Class A

Control & Programming

ParameterValue
Command LanguageSCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)

Safety & Isolation

ParameterValue
Chassis Isolation Voltage125 VDC or peak AC maximum (Outputs to chassis)

Technology

Linear DC Power Supply

Applications

Precision electronics testing, battery simulation, low-power IoT device characterization, and high-accuracy current consumption analysis