California Instruments 1501iX Programmable AC Power Source

California Instruments 1501iX Description

Intergrated System

• flexible AC/DC power source with a high performance power analyzer
• The i/iX Series II is rackmountable with a 4U chassis design.
• All connections are made internally and the need for external digital multimeters, power harmonics analyzer and current shunts or clamps is completely eliminated.

Easy To Use Controls

• The iX Series II is microprocessor controlled and can be operated from an easy to use front panel keypad

Applications

• The iX also provides a high load current capability, multi or single phase output modes, and built-in power analyzer measurements.
• Peak AC Current: 92 A for 300 V range
• Additional features including line distortion simulation (LDS), arbitrary waveform generation, and programmable output impedance address requirements for product quality and regulatory compliance testing

Product Evaluation and Test

• The built-in output transient generation and readback measurement capability offers the convenience of an easy to use and integrated test system.

Avionics

• With an output frequency range to 1000 Hz, up to 150 VRMS, the iX Series II is well suited for aerospace applications.
• Precise frequency control and accurate load regulation are key requirements in these applications.
• The standard IEEE-488 control interface and SCPI command language provide for easy integration into existing ATE systems. 
• Options are available for popular avionics test routines such as: DO-160, ABD- 0100, MIL-STD-704A-F, Boeing 7E73B-0147, and Airbus test routines.

Application Software

Windows® application software is included with the iX and i Series II¹ . This software provides easy access to the power source’s capabilities without the need to develop any custom code. The following functions are available through this GUI program:

• Steady state output control (all parameters)
• Create, run, save, reload and print transient programs
• Generate and save harmonic waveforms [iX only]
• Generate and save arbitrary waveforms [iX only]
• Download data from a digital storage oscilloscope [iX only]
• Measure and log standard measurements 
• Capture and display output voltage and current waveforms [iX only]
• Measure, display, print and log harmonic voltage and current measurements [iX only] 
• Display IEEE-488 or RS232C bus traffic to and from the AC Source to help you develop your own test programs..

Harmonic Waveform Generation

• Using the latest DSP technology, the iX Series II controller is capable of generating harmonic waveforms to test for harmonics susceptibility of a unit under test.
• Included is a Graphical User Interface program that can be used to define harmonic waveforms by specifying amplitude and phase for up to 50 harmonics.