Keysight 6800B Series
AC Power Source/Analyzers, 375-1750 VA, GPIB
An integrated AC power solution
Data Sheet
–Provides a complete AC and DC power and measurement solution
–Protect valuable DUTs with extensive protection features
–Easy to use graphical user interface (GUI)
The Complete AC Power Test Solution
Keysight Technologies, Inc., AC power source/analyzers provide a complete AC test solution. As AC sourc-
es, they combine the capabilities of a power amplier and an arbitrary waveform generator. This allows you
to simulate normal waveforms and many types of distorted power waveforms. The built in power analyzer
combines the capabilities of a multimeter, oscilloscope, harmonic analyzer and power analyzer. These instru-
ments may also be used to produce DC power, either alone or as a DC offset to an AC waveform.
Since your product will have to operate in the real world of unpredictable AC power, you need to design and
verify its correct operation under a wide range of AC power inputs. Brownouts, dropouts, sags, and other
irregularities are not unusual in many communities today. Keysight AC power source/analyzers have the
features needed to easily accomplish this test goal either in an R&D environment or on the manufacturing
test oor. If you plan to sell your products in a worldwide market, you will also need to test them at the line
voltages and frequencies for which they will eventually operate. There is also additional testing needed to
meet regulatory requirements for sale into some countries.
Keysight AC power source/analyzers offer a complete solution for AC power testing, helping you to simplify
this important task. These instruments combine the features of a power amplier and arbitrary waveform
generator to give you the ability to do all of the tests that you need. There are many standard prepro-
grammed waveforms, or you can use the transient generation system to simulate sophisticated and repeat-
able AC line disturbances. DC power can also be generated, either as a DC offset or as a pure DC signal.
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Powerful Built-in Measurement Capabilities
Keysight AC power source/analyzers have extensive 16-bit precision measurement
capabilities which would normally require a number of complex measurement in-
struments, including a DMM (digital multimeter), oscillo-scope, power analyzer, and
harmonic analyzer. The precision measurements include:
– rms, DC, AC + DC voltage and current
– Peak voltage and current
– Real, apparent, and reactive power
– Harmonic analysis of voltage and current waveforms providing amplitude and phase
up to the 50th harmonic
– THD (total harmonic distortion)
– Triggered acquisition of digitized voltage and current
Using the measurement capabilities of a Keysight AC power source/analyzer simplies
your test setups and helps you obtain accurate data quickly.
Dual power analyzer Option 020
The powerful built-in power meter/ analyzer in Keysight AC power source/analyzers pro-
vides everything that you need to make AC measurements at the AC input to your DUT.
For many test scenarios, this is the extent of the AC analysis required.
Some test scenarios, however, require AC measurements to be made at both the AC
input and the AC output of the DUT. Option 020 provides an additional power analyzer,
complete with a precision current shunt, which can be connected anywhere you need it.
This second analyzer can even be used for tests where the AC power source/analyzer is
not providing power, thus expanding the usefulness of this instrument to many more test
congurations. The additional analyzer is equivalent in specications and capabilities to
the standard analyzer.
Using the dual power analyzer option instead of an additional power analyzer instrument
externally is more than just convenient. Measurements on all four measurement channels
(AC source output voltage and current, and dual power analyzer voltage and current in-
puts) are inherently synchronized with the AC power source/analyzers output waveform.
This precision would be difcult to achieve using separate measurement instruments.
Examples dual power analyzer applications
– Complete testing of uninterruptible power sources (UPS)
– Efciency testing of DC power supplies
– Efciency testing of AC power sources
– Efciency testing of transformers
– Safety testing of transformers
– Line disturbance and brownout
testing of DC power supplies
– Line disturbance and brownout
testing of AC power sources
– Sleep mode current monitoring
– Independent power analyzer
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Sleep mode current monitoring
Many electronic products have power-saving or sleep modes. In this mode, the device
draws only enough power to be able to recognize a “wake-up” signal, and then execute
a smooth “wake-up”. The power drawn in this mode is a critical parameter, and the
ability to accurately monitor it is important. The accessory precision current shunt that
is supplied with option 020 is mounted in such a way to make it easy for you to replace
it with a precision resistor of your choice. By doing this, you can congure the system to
accurately monitor extremely low currents. This provides an easy way for you to prole
the current draw in all modes of your product’s operation. Since Keysight 6811B-6813B
AC power source/analyzers produce DC power as well as AC power, portable battery
operated products can also be tested with this conguration.
UPS (uninterruptible power source) testing
The dual power analyzer option provides many important benets for UPS testing. Since
the key to correct UPS operation is having the output react properly to changes on the
input, being able to monitor the output relative to the input simplies testing. For exam-
ple, commands are available to enable calculation of UPS transfer time, and the phase
difference between the UPS input and output voltage. Keysight AC power source/ana-
lyzers also have programmable output impedance, enabling the UPS designer to verify
product stability over a wide range of AC line impedance.
Graphical user interface (GUI)
When you need to run a variety of tests, study the results carefully, and then run more
tests with slightly varied conditions, writing computer programs using the extensive SCPI
command set may seem burdensome. This is when you should download the latest copy
of the Keysight AC power source/analyzer graphical user interface from
www.keysight.com/nd/6800.
The AC power source/analyzer GUI makes it quick and easy to set the output of your AC
power source/analyzer, be it from a stored waveform or with a waveform that you create
using your mouse. The GUI also allows you to see the output of the AC power source/
analyzer in graphical form, save the results, or dump them directly into a Microsoft Excel
le.
Microsoft Excel link
The direct Excel link feature was recently added to meet the current needs of R&D
engineers. It makes it easy to keep the results of many tests, and makes them easily re-
trievable. With it, the test records resulting from changing conditions can be kept in one
place and easily compared.
Access to raw data often helps in fully understanding test results. For example, small
local peaks may not be evident in processed data. V, I and phase results from harmonic
measurements are particularly susceptible to not showing the complete story in a graph-
ical representation.
Microsoft Excel offers a wide variety of data manipulation and graphical capabilities that
can help an engineer gain the fullest understanding from the test data.
Test suite for avionics equipment
Keysight AC power source/analyzers are well suited for testing equipment intended
for use in the avionics industry which operate at nominally 400 Hz. One of the special
requirements that many manufacturers in this industry must concern themselves with is
testing to meet RTCA DO-160 standards.
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These standards involve both AC and DC immunity tests. The AC power source/analyzer
GUI includes a section devoted to these tests. By using this tool, you can quickly step
through the required set-ups with condence.
Extensive protection to prevent load damage
In addition to overcurrent, overvoltage, overpower and overtemperature protection,
the 6800 series offers output disconnect relays and remote inhibit capability (quickly
disabling the output of the AC power source/analyzers via a TTL signal) to protect the
device under test.
Application information
The 6800 series can help you test and improve your products. You can easily perform:
– Static testing–generating and measuring voltage, frequency, and line current for
meeting worldwide specications.
– Dynamic testing–generating AC line transients for limit testing and design
verication.
– Specialty testing–measuring current harmonic content and creating custom AC
power waveforms (such as a combined AC + DC signal to simulate a telephone ring).
– Precompliance regulatory testing —measuring current harmonics, voltage
uctuations and icker emissions and generating voltage and frequency
disturbances and interharmonics to determine product immunity.
Development engineers and test professionals in a wide variety of industries use AC
power source/analyzers. Here are a few examples:
– Avionics – Instrumentation, ATE test stations
– Computer products – Computers, monitors, peripherals
– Consumer products – Home appliances, audio and video equipment, heating/cooling
controls
– Electrical products – Relays, transformers, power components, re alarms
– Lighting products – Electronic ballasts, compact uorescent bulbs, timers
– Motors – AC motors, electronic controllers
– Power products – AC/DC adapters, AC/DC power supplies, PBX power supplies,
uninterruptible power supplies
– Telecom products – RF ampliers, CATV devices, MUX’s, routers, switches
Dual power
analyzer input
(for V and I)
Keysight supplied
cable
(for V and I)
AC in Output
Line Load
Keysight
supplied
shunt
AC
source
output
Load
Shunt
AC line
cables
(customer supplied)
Equipment
under test
Keysight AC power source/analyzer
with dual power analyzer option
(side view)
Test configuration of efficiency measurement using an Keysight AC source with the 020 dual power analyzer option.
Only need a basic AC source?
The AC6800 Series of basic AC
sources offer models up to 4000 VA
with LAN/LXI Core, USB and optional
GPIB. For more information, see
www.keysight.com/nd/ACSources
Figure 1. Test conguration of efciency measurement using an Keysight AC source with the 020 dual power analyzer option.
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AC Power Source/Analyzer Graphical User Interface
Figure 2. Inrush current measurement
Figure 4. Voltage slew control (brownout)
Figure 6. User dened waveform: noise with spikes Figure 7. Testing of UPS input and output using dual power analyzer - Option 020
Figure 3. Ringer voltage (DC + AC) generation
Figure 5. One cycle AC mains dropout
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Specications
Specications
(at 0 ° to 40 °C unless otherwise specied) 6811B 6812B 6813B
Number of phases 1 1 1
Output ratings (Maximum)
Power 375 VA 750 VA 1750 VA
rms voltage 300 V 300 V 300 V
rms current 3.25 A 6.5 A 13 A
Repetitive & non-repetitive peak current 40 A 40 A 80 A
Crest factor 12 6 6
Load power factor capability 0 to 1 0 to 1 0 to 1
DC power 285 W 575 W 1350 W
DC voltage ± 425 VA ± 425 V ± 425 V
DC current 2.5 A 5.0 A 10.0 A
Output frequency range1DC; 45 Hz to 1 kHz DC; 45 Hz to 1 kHz DC; 45 Hz to 1 kHz
Constant voltage ripple and noise
(20 kHz to 10 MHz)
–60 dB
(relative to full scale)
–60 dB
(relative to full scale)
–60 dB
(relative to full scale)
Line regulation (% of full scale) 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Load regulation (% of full scale) 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Maximum total harmonic distortion 0.25% at 50/60 Hz 0.25% at 50/60 Hz 0.25% at 50/60 Hz
1% worst case 1% worst case 1% worst case
45 to 1 kHz 45 to 1 kHz 45 to 1 kHz
Programming accuracy (at 25 ° ± 5 °C) 6811B 6812B 6813B
RMS voltage (% of output + offset) 0.15% + 0.3 V
(45 to 100 Hz)
0.15% + 0.3 V
(45 to 100 Hz)
0.15% + 0.3 V
(45 to 100 Hz)
0.5% + 0.3 V
(> 100 to 500 Hz)
0.5% + 0.3 V
(> 100 to 500 Hz)
0.5% + 0.3 V
(> 100 to 500 Hz)
1% + 0.3 V
(> 500 to 1000 Hz)
1% + 0.3 V
(> 500 to 1000 Hz)
1% + 0.3 V
(> 500 to 1000 Hz)
DC voltage 0.1% + 0.5 V 0.1% + 0.5 V 0.5% + 0.3 V
Frequency 0.01% + 10 μHz 0.01% + 10 μHz 0.01% + 10 μHz
For a sine wave with a resistive load at 0 ° to 40 °C, within an output frequency range of 45 Hz to 1000 Hz,
and in AC coupled mode after a 30 minute warm-up unless otherwise noted.
1. Product may be operated between DC and 45 Hz subject to certain deratings. Measurements may be extended to 4.5 Hz at full accuracy
only by selecting a digitization rate of 250 μs per point. Frequency content of the measured signal must be limited to 4 kHz or less to avoid
aliasing effects.
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Specications, continued
1. Product may be operated between DC and 45 Hz subject to certain deratings. Measurements may be extended to 4.5 Hz at full accuracy
only by selecting a digitization rate of 250 μ seconds per point. Frequency content of the measured signal must be limited to 4 kHz or less to
avoid aliasing effects.
2. Select low measurement range for improved accuracy (10:1) for lower power measurements.
Measurement accuracy (at 25 ° ± 55 °C) 6811B 6812B 6813B
Rms. voltage (45 - 100 Hz) 0.03% + 100 mV10.03% + 100 mV10.03% + 100 mV1
DC voltage 0.05% + 150 mV10.05% + 150 mV10.05% + 150 mV1
RMS current (45 - 100 Hz)2
High range 0.05% + 10 mA 0.05% + 10 mA 0.05% + 10 mA
Low range 0.05% + 1.5 mA 0.05% + 1.5 mA 0.05% + 1.5 mA
Power (VA) (45-100 Hz)2
High range 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 12 mVA/V 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 12 mVA/V 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 12 mVA/V
Low range 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 1.2 mVA/V 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 1.2 mVA/V 0.1% + 1.5 VA + 1.2 mVA/V
Power (watts) (45-100 Hz)2
High range 0.1% + 0.3 W + 12 mW/V 0.1% + 0.3 W + 12 mW/V 0.1% + 0.3 W + 12 mW/V
Low range 0.1% + 0.3 W + 1.2 mW/V 0.1% + 0.3 W + 1.2 mW/V 0.1% + 0.3 W + 1.2 mW/V
Frequency 0.01% + 0.01 Hz 0.01% + 0.01 Hz 0.01% + 0.01 Hz
Power factor 0.01 0.01 0.01
Current magnitude (low range)
Fundamental 0.03% + 1.5 mA 0.03% + 1.5 mA 0.03% + 1.5 mA
Harmonics 2-49 0.03% + 1 mA + 0.2%/kHz 0.03% + 1 mA + 0.2%/kHz 0.03% + 1 mA + 0.2%/kHz
Current magnitude (high range)
Fundamental 0.05% + 5 mA 0.05% + 5 mA 0.05% + 5 mA
Harmonics 2-49 0.05% + 3 mA + 0.2%/kHz 0.05% + 3 mA + 0.2%/kHz 0.05% + 3 mA + 0.2%/kHz
Supplemental characteristics
(Non-warranted characteristics determined
by design and useful in applying the product)
6811B 6812B 6813B
Average programming accuracy
(% of output + offset) rms current 1.2% + 50 mA 1.2% + 50 mA 1.2% + 50 mA
Average programming resolution
rms voltage 125 mV 125 mV 125 mV
DC voltage 250 mV 250 mV 250 mV
Overvoltage programming (OVP) 2 V peak 2 V peak 2 V peak
rms current 2 mA 4 mA 4 mA
Peak current 1.25 mA 25 mA 25 mA
Output frequency 10 μHz 10 μHz 10 μHz
Phase N/A N/A N/A
For a sine wave with a resistive load at 0 ° to 40 °C, within an output frequency range of 45 Hz to 1000 Hz, and in AC
coupled mode after a 30 minute warm-up unless otherwise noted.
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Specications, continued
Supplemental characteristics
(Non-warranted characteristics determined
by design and useful in applying the product)
6811B 6812B 6813B
Average measurement resolution
rms voltage 10 mV 10 mV 10 mV
rms current 2 mA 2 mA 2 mA
Programmable output impedance
Resistance 0 – 1 Ω 0 – 1 Ω 0 – 1 Ω
Inductance 20 μh – 1 mh 20 μh – 1 mh 20 μh – 1 mh
Remote sense capability Up to 1 Vrms can be
dropped across each load
lead
Up to 1 Vrms can be
dropped across each load
lead
Up to 1 Vrms can be
dropped across each load
lead
Isolation to ground 300 Vrms/425 VDC 300 Vrms/425 VDC 300 Vrms/425 VDC
Net weight 28.2 kg (62 lb) 28.2 kg (62 lb) 32.7 kg (72 lb)
Shipping weight 31.8 kg (70 lb) 31.8 kg (70 lb) 36.4 kg (80 lb)
AC input ratings 6811B 6812B 6813B
Voltage range (VAC)
*default factory setting 87 to 106 VAC
*104 to 127 VAC
87 to 106 VAC
*104 to 127 VAC
174 to 220 VAC
*191 to 254 VAC
174 to 220 VAC 174 to 220 VAC
191 to 254 VAC 191 to 254 VAC
Maximum input current (rms)
(Measured at low line)
12 A (100 VAC) 28 A (100 VAC) 22 A (200/208 VAC)
10 A (120 VAC) 24 A (120 VAC)
7.5 A (200/208 VAC) 15 A (200/208 VAC) 20 A (230 VAC)
6.5 A (230 VAC) 13 A (230 VAC)
Input power (max)
(Measured at high line)
1000 VA/700 W 2500 VA/1400 W 3800 VA/2600 W
Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz
For a sine wave with a resistive load at 0 ° to 40 °C, within an output frequency range of 45 Hz to 1000 Hz, and in AC
coupled mode after a 30 minute warm-up unless otherwise noted.
Supplemental characteristics for all model numbers
Software driver: VXIplug&play
Size: 425.5 mm W x 88.1 mm H x 396 mm D (16.75 in x 3.5 in x 13.7 in )
Warranty: Three years
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The 6800 Series AC power source/analyzers come with full documentation on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes user’s guide,
programming guide, GUI quick reference guide, service manual, quick start guide, and application notes.
Opt 019 Output raised to 2000VA, frequency reduced to 100Hz (6813B only)
Opt 020 Dual power analyzer option
Opt 026 26 Volt, 0.1 A auxiliary 45 to 100 Hz only, reference output (6812B and 6813B)
Opt 0B3 Printed service manual
Opt 0L1 Printed user’s, programming, and quick start guides; printed reference card
Opt 100 (6811B and 6812B only) 87 to 106 VAC (100 VAC nominal), 47-63 Hz, Japan only
Opt 120 104-127 VAC (120 VAC nominal), 47-63 Hz
Opt 200 (6813B only) 174-220 VAC (200 VAC nominal), 47-63 Hz, Japan only
Opt 208 (6811B and 6812B only) 174 to 220 VAC (208 VAC nominal), 47-63 Hz
Opt 230 191 to 254 VAC (230 VAC nominal), 24-63 Hz
Opt 831 12 AWG, 200 to 240 VAC, unterminated (6812B, 6813B only)
Opt 832 4 mm2 wire size, (unterminated (6813B only)
Opt 833 1.5 mm2 wire size, 200 to 240 VAC, unterminated (6812B only)
Opt 834 10 AWG, 100 to 120 VAC, unterminated (6812B only)
Opt 841 Line cord with NEMA L6-20P; 20 A, 250 V plug (6812B only)
Opt 842 Line cord with IEC 309; 32 A, 220 V plug (6813B only)
Opt 844 Line cord with NEMA L6-30P; 30 A, 250 V locking plug (6813B only)
Opt 845 Line cord with IEC 309; 16 A, 220 V plug (6812B only)
Opt 846 Line cord with NEMA L6-30P; 30 A, 120 V plug (6812B only)
Opt 847 Line cord with CEE 7/7; 16 A, 220 V plug (6812B only)
Opt 848 Line cord with BS 546; 15 A, 240 V plug (6812B only)
Accessories
1CM003A1 Rack mount ange kit 132.6 mm H (3U) – two ange brackets
1CP002A1 Rack mount ange and handle kit 132.6 mm H (3U) – two brackets and front handles
E3663AC Support rails for Keysight rack cabinets
1. Support rails required.
Ordering Information
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Application Notes
Keysight 6800 Series AC Power Source/Analyzer - Application Note
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5963-7044E.pdf
5963-7044E
Testing Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using Keysight 6800 Series AC Power Source/Analyzers - Application Note
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5967-6056E.pdf
5967-6056E
Simplify your Avionics Testing with a 400 Hz Single Phase Power Source that Includes a Built-in 26 V Reference
Signal - Application Note
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5989-3700EN.pdf
5989-3700EN
Figure 8. Keysight models: 6811B, 6812B, 6813B
574.7 mm
22.63"
425.5 mm
16.75"
12.7 mm
0.5"
50.8 mm
2.0"
128 mm
5.04"
Terminal strip
Screw size: 6-32
132.6 mm
5.2"
Rear
Top
Side
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Side
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