The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent, HP) E3600 Series 30-60W DC Bench Power Supplies are a family of compact, single-output instruments providing solid performance for a variety of laboratory and production test applications.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2) standard; RS-232 (some models)
DisplayDual 4-digit LED displays

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100/120/220/240 VAC (selectable), 47-63 Hz (47-440 Hz for some models)
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)212.3 W × 132.6 H × 348.3 D mm
Weight6.8 to 7.7 kg

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Channels1
Output Power30 to 60 W (model dependent)
Input TypeAC
Output TypeDC

Output Ratings (Per Channel)

ParameterValue
Output Voltage Range0 to 120 V (model dependent)
Output Current Range0 to 3 A (model dependent)
Maximum Output Power30 W (E3610A, E3612A), 35 W (E3611A), 40 W (E3614A), 52.5 W (E3616A), 60 W (E3615A, E3617A)
Voltage Programming Resolution10 mV
Current Programming Resolution1 mA

Programming Accuracy (25°C ±5°C)

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Accuracy0.05% + 10 mV (model dependent)
Current Programming Accuracy0.2% + 10 mA (model dependent)

Ripple & Noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz)

ParameterValue
Voltage RMS Ripple< 0.5 mVrms
Voltage Peak-to-Peak Noise< 10 mVp-p
Current RMS Noise< 1 mArms

Load and Line Regulation

ParameterValue
Voltage Load Regulation< 0.01% + 2 mV
Current Load Regulation< 0.01% + 2 mA
Voltage Line Regulation< 0.01% + 2 mV
Current Line Regulation< 0.01% + 2 mA

Transient Response

ParameterValue
Voltage Transient Response Time< 50 µs

Measurement Accuracy (25°C ±5°C)

ParameterValue
Voltage Measurement Accuracy0.05% + 10 mV
Current Measurement Accuracy0.2% + 10 mA
Voltage Measurement Resolution10 mV
Current Measurement Resolution10 mA

Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Isolation Voltage240 VDC (output to chassis/ground)
Remote Sensing CapabilityYes (E3614A-E3617A)
Output Stability0.01% + 2 mV (over 8 hours)
Primary Operating ModesConstant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC)
Remote Sense Lead Current<1 mA

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)Yes (E3614A-E3617A)
Over Current Protection (OCP)Yes (Constant Current mode)
Over Temperature Protection (OTP)Yes
Reverse Polarity ProtectionYes

Remote Control & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Standard InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2)
Optional InterfacesRS-232 (available on some models as option or standard)
Programming LanguageSCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
Driver SupportIVI-COM, LabVIEW

Front Panel Operation

ParameterValue
ControlsKeypad, Rotary knob
Output ConnectorsSafety binding posts

Environmental Conditions

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 to 70 °C
Operating HumidityUp to 80% RH (non-condensing) to 30°C, 50% RH at 40°C
Operating AltitudeUp to 2000 m
Pollution DegreePollution Degree 2

Safety & Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsEN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1)
EMC StandardsEN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1)
CertificationsCE, CSA (or equivalent UL/cUL)
RoHS ComplianceYes

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Rack Mount Kit AvailabilityYes (optional)

AC Input Requirements

ParameterValue
Input Voltage Range100/120/220/240 VAC, selectable
Input Frequency Range47-63 Hz
Maximum Input Power ConsumptionUp to 200 VA (model dependent)
Input Fuse RatingInput fuse ratings vary by model: E361x models are 1.6 A (220/240V) and 2.5 A (100/120V); E3620A is 2.0 A (220/240V) and 3.15 A (100/120V); E3630A/E3631A are 2.5 A (220/240V) and 4.0 A (100/120V).

Calibration Interval

ParameterValue
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Output Performance

ParameterValue
Ripple & Noise Measurement Bandwidth20 Hz to 20 MHz
Transient Response Test Condition50% load change

Programming Characteristics

ParameterValue
Voltage Programming Slew Rate (Full Scale)<50 ms (typical)
Current Programming Slew Rate (Full Scale)<50 ms (typical)

User Interface

ParameterValue
Voltage Display Digits3 digits (LED)
Current Display Digits3 digits (LED)

Protection

ParameterValue
Remote Sense Protection FeatureAutomatic shutdown upon disconnect

Power Input

ParameterValue
Input Fuse LocationRear panel accessible

Environmental

ParameterValue
Typical Acoustic Noise<40 dBA (typical)

General Characteristics

ParameterValue
Required Warm-up Time30 minutes

Connectivity

ParameterValue
Common Standard Digital InterfaceGPIB (IEEE-488.2, SCPI-compatible) (model option dependent)
Common Optional Digital InterfacesRS-232 (model option dependent)

Display

ParameterValue
Display Type7-segment LED

Performance

ParameterValue
Voltage Temperature Coefficient<= (0.02% of V_out + 2 mV) / C (typical over 0-55 C)
Current Temperature Coefficient<= (0.02% of I_out + 2 mA) / C (typical over 0-55 C)

Power

ParameterValue
Hold-up Time>10 ms (at full load, min AC input)

Technology

Linear Regulated Power Supply

Applications

Bench Testing, Education, Production Test, R&D