Specifications

Extensive Transient Control
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With the addition of the remote control interface option, RP Series
units are capable of producing transients with a high degree of user
programmability. Setting up transient programs is facilitated by a
Windows Graphical User Interface program that allows amplitude,
frequency and event duration to be programmed from a PC. Time
resolution is 1 ms (0.001 sec) with a minimum time interval ranging from
10 to 40 ms, depending on the transient type. Transient programming
allows the effects of common line disturbances such as voltage surges,
sags, drop-outs and frequency fluctuations on the unit under test to be
evaluated.
Remote or Local Operation
For automated test equipment (ATE) applications, the RP Series units
can be outfitted with both IEEE-488 and RS232C using the -IF option. A
front panel lock out mode is supported on both models if operator
interaction with the AC source is not required or desired.
SCPI Protocol Programming Commands
All functions of the 801RP and 1251RP are completely programmable
over the IEEE-488 or RS232C bus. For example, the following tasks can
be performed over the bus:
• Set voltage to any level
• Change frequency
• Generate 10 ms or longer voltage dropouts
• Measure rms current, voltage and apparent power
• Recall eight complete instrument setups from non-volatile memory
with a single SCPI command
• Reset the instrument
• Adjust current limit value
• Lock the front panel to prevent operator interference
• Switch between high and low voltage range
• Turn output on and off
Application Software
Windows 3.1™ or Windows 95™ application software is included with
the remote control interface option. This easy to use graphical interface
program provides complete control over all instrument functions using
either the RS232C or IEEE-488 interface. With enhanced capabilities
such as data logging to file and Dynamic Data Exchange to other
Windows programs, many applications can be addressed without the
need for writing
custom code.
RP Series- For Easy Transient Programming
Drop transient causes output voltage to
drop to zero for a user specified period.
Sub cycle dropouts can be simulated
without problem due to the DC coupled
output stage of the 801RP and 1251RP
Voltage Surge transient causes output
voltage to surge
Frequency Sweep transient causes the
output frequency to change at a user
specified rate.
Voltage Sweep transient causes output
voltage to change at a programmed rate.
Free Windows™ Graphical User Interface software included with
interface option
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Note: Transient control does not apply to output phase angle