The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 6033A is a 240 Watt, single-output autoranging system DC power supply belonging to the popular 6030 Series. Designed for demanding automated test systems, it offers analog and digital control, built-in measurements, GPIB connectivity, and autoranging output capability that allows a single supply to do the job of multiple traditional power supplies.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
DisplayDual 3.5-digit LED displays for voltage and current
Warm-up Time30 minutes
Cooling TypeForced air cooling via internal fan (airflow from front and sides to rear)
Calibration Interval1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)425.5 mm × 132.6 mm × 503.7 mm
Weight9.6

Output Ratings

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Voltage20 V
Maximum Output Current30 A
Maximum Output Power200 W
Output Voltage Isolation to Ground240 VDC

Programming Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Accuracy0.035% + 9 mV
Current Programming Accuracy0.085% + 20 mA

Readback Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Readback Accuracy0.08% + 7 mV
Current Readback Accuracy0.15% + 15 mA

Regulation

ParameterValue
Load Regulation (Voltage)0.01% + 2 mV
Load Regulation (Current)0.01% + 5 mA
Line Regulation (Voltage)0.01% + 1 mV
Line Regulation (Current)0.01% + 1 mA

Ripple and Noise

ParameterValue
Voltage Ripple and Noise (RMS)3 mV
Voltage Ripple and Noise (Peak-to-Peak)30 mV
Current Ripple and Noise (RMS)15 mA

Transient and Programming Speed

ParameterValue
Transient Response Recovery Time1 ms to recover within 50 mV following a change from 90% to 100% or 100% to 90% load

Resolution and Temperature Coefficients

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Resolution5 mV
Current Programming Resolution7.5 mA
Voltage Readback Resolution5 mV
Current Readback Resolution7.5 mA
Voltage Temperature Coefficient0.007% + 90 µV per °C
Current Temperature Coefficient0.008% + 1.6 mA per °C

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Overvoltage Protection (OVP) Range0.5 V to 23 V
Overvoltage Protection (OVP) Accuracy1.6% + 0.3 V

Analog Programming and Monitoring

ParameterValue
Remote Sense Maximum Drop per Lead0.5 V

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Rack Height Unit (U) Rating3 U
Shipping Weight11.4 kg

Power Input

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Options100 VAC / 120 VAC / 220 VAC / 240 VAC (factory-configured option)
AC Input Frequency48 Hz - 63 Hz
Maximum AC Input Current5.1 A @ 100 VAC / 4.3 A @ 120 VAC / 2.3 A @ 220 VAC / 2.1 A @ 240 VAC
Maximum Apparent Power510 VA

Dynamic Response

ParameterValue
Upward Programming Response Time (Full Load)15 ms
Upward Programming Response Time (No Load)15 ms
Downward Programming Response Time (Full Load)30 ms
Downward Programming Response Time (No Load)250 ms
Command Processing Time15 ms (typical)

Stability

ParameterValue
8-Hour Drift (Voltage)0.03% + 2 mV
8-Hour Drift (Current)0.03% + 5 mA

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C

Analog Programming

ParameterValue
Analog Voltage Programming Range0 V - 5 V or 0 V - 10 V (user-selectable)
Analog Resistance Programming Range0 Ω - 4 kΩ or 0 Ω - 8 kΩ (user-selectable)

Connectivity & Control

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface CapabilitiesSH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, C0, E1
Output Connectivity OptionsStandard rear bus bars; Option 021 adds front panel binding posts

Performance

ParameterValue
Autoranging Boundary Points20 V @ 10 A, 10 V @ 20 A, 6.7 V @ 30 A
Overtemperature Protection (OTP)Automatic shutdown on internal overtemperature condition

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Analog Voltage Monitor Output Range0 - 5 V or 0 - 10 V (user-selectable)
Analog Current Monitor Output Range0 - 5 V or 0 - 10 V (user-selectable)

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceCSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, IEC 1010-1, UL 3111-1
EMC ComplianceCISPR 11 Group 1 Class A, EN 50082-1

Technology

Autoranging System DC Power Supply

Applications

Automated test equipment, laboratory DC power, system-level power sourcing