The Keysight AC6804A is a basic AC power source designed to provide stable, reliable AC and DC power for testing electrical and electronic devices. Offering up to 4000 VA of AC power and 3200 W of DC power, it features standard LAN and USB interfaces, with optional GPIB or analog programming, making it highly versatile for laboratory and production test environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (LXI Core), USB (Type A & B) standard; GPIB or Analog Programming optional |
| Display | Monochrome graphical LCD with backlight |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 200 V to 240 V AC ±10%, single-phase, 50/60 Hz, 5500 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 428 mm × 176 mm × 562 mm |
| Weight | 41 kg |
AC Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum AC Power Rating | 4000 VA |
| Output Phase Configuration | Single-Phase |
| AC Voltage Range (Low Range) | 1.0 V to 135.0 V |
| AC Voltage Range (High Range) | 2.0 V to 270.0 V |
| Maximum RMS Current (Low Range) | 40 A |
| Maximum RMS Current (High Range) | 20 A |
| Maximum Peak Current (Low Range) | 120 A |
| Maximum Peak Current (High Range) | 60 A |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.1 Hz (40.0 to 99.9 Hz), 1 Hz (100 to 500 Hz) |
| AC Voltage Resolution | 0.1 V |
| AC Voltage Setting Accuracy (Low Range) | ±(0.5% of setting + 0.6 V) |
| AC Voltage Setting Accuracy (High Range) | ±(0.5% of setting + 1.2 V) |
| Frequency Setting Accuracy | ±0.02% of setting |
| Line Regulation | 0.2% or less |
| Load Regulation | 0.5% or less |
| Maximum Crest Factor | 3 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% or less (at 45 Hz to 65 Hz), 1.0% or less (at 40 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Transient Response Time | 150 µs (typical, output voltage variation within 10% for 0% to 100% load change) |
DC Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum DC Power Rating | 3200 W |
| DC Voltage Range (Low Range) | 1.4 V to 190.0 V |
| DC Voltage Range (High Range) | 2.8 V to 380.0 V |
| Maximum DC Current (Low Range) | 32 A |
| Maximum DC Current (High Range) | 16 A |
| DC Voltage Setting Accuracy (Low Range) | ±(0.5% of setting + 0.5 V) |
| DC Voltage Setting Accuracy (High Range) | ±(0.5% of setting + 1.0 V) |
Measurement & Readback
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Parameters | Voltage (RMS, DC, Peak), Current (RMS, DC, Peak), Active Power (W), Apparent Power (VA), Reactive Power (VAR), Power Factor, Crest Factor |
| Voltage Measurement Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Power Factor Measurement Resolution | 0.01 |
Input Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Phase Configuration | Single-Phase |
| Input Voltage Range | 180 V AC to 264 V AC |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rack Height Units | 4U |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Cooling Method | Forced air cooling (rear exhaust) |
Measurement Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage RMS Measurement Accuracy (Low Range) | ±(0.5% of reading + 0.3 V) |
| Voltage RMS Measurement Accuracy (High Range) | ±(0.5% of reading + 0.6 V) |
| Current RMS Measurement Accuracy (Low Range) | ±(0.7% of reading + 0.2 A) |
| Current RMS Measurement Accuracy (High Range) | ±(0.7% of reading + 0.1 A) |
| Active Power Measurement Accuracy | ±(1.5% of reading + 4 W) (at 45 Hz to 65 Hz) |
| Peak Current Measurement Accuracy | ±(2% of reading + 1.5 A) |
| Apparent Power Measurement Accuracy | ±(2% of reading + 32 VA) (at 45 to 65 Hz) |
| Reactive Power Measurement Accuracy | ±(2% of reading + 32 var) (at 45 to 65 Hz) |
| Frequency Measurement Accuracy | ±0.1 Hz (for 45 Hz to 500 Hz) |
General / Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 5.6 kVA or less |
Measurement Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current RMS Measurement Resolution | 0.01 A |
| Peak Current Measurement Resolution | 0.1 A |
| Apparent Power Measurement Resolution | 1 VA |
| Reactive Power Measurement Resolution | 1 var |
| Frequency Measurement Resolution | 0.01 Hz (45.00 to 99.99 Hz), 0.1 Hz (100.0 to 500.0 Hz) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Remote Sense Voltage Drop | 1.5 V per line |
Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent Protection (OCP) | Yes |
| Overvoltage Protection (OVP) | Yes |
| Overtemperature Protection (OTP) | Yes |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Option | Yes (via Option AC68GPBU) |
| Analog Control Interface Option | Yes (via Option AC68BALG) |
Technology
Linear-Switching Hybrid
Applications
AC/DC Power Testing, Avionics and Grid Simulation