The Keysight 6812B is a versatile 750 VA AC power source and analyzer designed for applications such as power supply testing, UPS testing, avionics ATE, and power factor correction testing. This compact, single-phase instrument combines the capabilities of an AC source, DC source, arbitrary waveform generator, and a sophisticated power analyzer into a single 4U chassis, offering comprehensive power testing and generation functions with SCPI programming interfaces.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425.5 mm x 132.6 mm x 524.5 mm |
Output AC Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum AC Output Power | 750 VA |
| AC Output Voltage Ranges | 135 Vrms / 270 Vrms |
| Maximum RMS Current (135 V Range) | 6.5 A |
| Maximum RMS Current (270 V Range) | 3.25 A |
| Maximum Peak Current (135 V Range) | 40 A |
| Maximum Peak Current (270 V Range) | 20 A |
| Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 1 kHz |
Output DC Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum DC Power | 575 W |
| DC Voltage Ranges | 190 V / 380 V |
| Maximum DC Current (190 V Range) | 5.0 A |
| Maximum DC Current (380 V Range) | 2.5 A |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Factor Measurement Range | 0.00 to 1.00 |
Transient Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transient Types Supported | Step, Pulse, List (arbitrary) |
| Transient List Max Steps | 100 |
System Interfaces and Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | Built-in, IEEE-488.2 compliant |
| Programming Language | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
| Optional Power Analyzer Channel | Option 020 (adds a second independent power analyzer for dual-node measurements) |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Phases | 1 (single phase) |
Harmonic Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Harmonic Order Measured | 50 |
Maintenance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Waveform Shapes | Sine, Square, Clipped-Sine (CSINE), Arbitrary |
Power Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Phase | Single phase |
Technology
AC Power Source / Power Analyzer
Applications
Power supply testing, UPS testing, avionics ATE, and power factor corrected device testing