User Manual
Preface
Preface
Features and abilities
The Tektronix PA3000 is a powerful and versatile precision power analyzer.
Designed to provide clear and accurate mea surements of electrical power and
energy on all electrical products, the PA3000 is both an easy to use bench
instrument and a fast and programmable automatic test interface.
Figure i: Tektronix PA3000 Power Analyzer
Some of the basic features are listed below:
Measures watts, volts, amps, volt-amperes and power fa ctor; always accurate ,
even on distorted waveforms
100 harmonics for voltage, current, and watts as standard
One to four channels for multiphase measurements
Quick access to results, graphing and menus
Built in 30 A and 1 A shunt
Range of measurement from milliwatts to megawatts
Bright color display
Comprehensive range of computer interfaces including RS-232, USB, GPIB
(optional), and Ethernet
Data logging to an attached USB flash drive
±15 V supply for external transducers
Easy-to-use menu system with context-sensitive help
Built in math screen where any result can be manipulated and displayed. Ideal
for measurements such as efficiency
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