California Instruments - CS Series 3kVA - 18kVA Programmable High Power AC Current Source

  • Precision Current Source : Ideally suited for current protection device testing
  • Single and Three Phase Modes : Built-in phase mode switch makes output configuration easy
  • 3kVA to 18kVA Power Levels : Match power source & cost to application requirements
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generator : Test products using real world current profiles including harmonic currents
  • Built-In Power Analyzer : Performs voltage & current harmonic analysis & waveform acquisition
  • Standard IEEE-448, USB and RS232C : Remote control interface for ATE system integration
  • GUI Software Suite: Allows users to access the powerful features & functions of the instrument on a Windows™ system
  • Programmable Transients : Amplitude & time control with up to 1ms resolution

California Instruments CS Series : Specifications
Output Power
Maximum Power Per Phase 3000CS: Single Phase = 3000 VA, Three Phase = 1000 VA. 4500CS: Single Phase = 4500 VA, Three Phase = 1500 VA
Multi-Chassis Maximum Power Per Phase 9000CS/2: Single Phase = 9000 VA, Three Phase = 3000 VA. 13500CS/3: Single Phase = 13500 VA, Three Phase = 4500 VA. 18000CS/4:

Single Phase = 18000 VA, Three Phase = 6000 VA.
Current
Maximum Available Current 3000CS: Single Phase = 44.44 A, Three Phase = 14.81 A. 4500CS: Single Phase = 44.44 A, Three Phase = 14.81 A
Multi-Chassis Maximum Available

Current
9000CS/2: Single Phase = 88.88 A, Three Phase = 29.62 A. 13500CS/3: Single Phase = 133.33 A, Three Phase = 44.44 A.

18000CS/4: Single Phase = 177.7 A, Three Phase = 59.24 A
Programming Resolution 0.01 A
Programming Accuracy Three Phase Mode: ± (0.1% + 0.05 A) from .5A to full scale. Single Phase Mode: ± (0.1% + 0.15 A) from .5A to full scale
Distortion THD (full scale current, resistive load conditions) < 1.2% [60-500 Hz], 

< 2% [500-1000 Hz], 

< 2.5% [1000-2000 Hz]
Load Regulation 0.1% full scale
Line Regulation 0.02% for 10% input line change
Output Noise (20 kHz to 1 MHz, full current output): Three Phase Mode: < 13 mARMS, Single Phase Mode: < 40 mARMS
Temperature Coefficient ± 0.01% of range / °C
Stability ± 0.01 A over 24 hours
DC Offset Current 0.0 A
Output Coupling Transformer coupled
Output Impedance >100KOhm
Voltage Limit Programming Range: 3000CS: 0 to 135 Vrms @ 7.41 A, 0 to 67.5 Vrms @ 14.81 A. 4500CS: 0 to 135 Vrms @ 11.11 A, 0 to 101.3 Vrms @ 14.81 A

Programming Resolution: 0.1 Vrms
Frequency Range: 45 Hz - 2000 Hz. Resolution: 0.01 Hz [<81.91 Hz], 0.1 Hz [> 82.0 to 819.1 Hz], 1 Hz [> 819 Hz]. Accuracy: ± 0.025%. Temperature Coefficient: ± 5 ppm of value / °C. Stability: ± 15ppm of value/year
Phase Range: Phase B/C relative to phase A 0.0 to 360.0°. Resolution: (0.1° < 819.1 Hz), (0.5° > 819.1 Hz). Accuracy: < 1° [45 Hz-1000 Hz],<1° + 1°/kHz [>1000 Hz]
Protection
Input Current Input circuit breaker. Breaker protects the equipment only and is not a branch protection device. AC input connection should be made using a suitable branch protection device per local electrical code
Input Voltage Transients Surge protection to withstand EN50082-1 (IEC 801-4, 5) levels
Output Over Voltage Adjustable level constant voltage mode with programmable set point
Open Circuit & Over Temperature Automatic Shutdown
Input
Line Voltage (Three Phase, 3-wire + ground - PE) 3000CS, 4500CS, 9000CS/2, 13500CS/3, 18000CS/4: Standard: 208-230 VLL ± 10%, -400: 400 VLL ± 10%. Note: Each CS chassis requires its own AC service. 3000CS may be operated from 208-230 V L-N single phase AC input between B & C on TB3 for 3000CS
Line VA 3000CS: 5900 VA / 4100 W. 4500CS: 8900 VA / 5900 W (x2 for 9000CS/2, x3 for 13500CS/3, X4 for 18000CS/4)
Line Current 

(per phase)
3000CS: Standard: 19 Arms @ 187 VLL, 3 phase AC input or 32 Arms @ 187 VLN single phase AC input.

4500CS: Standard 31 Arms @ 187 VLL, - 400: 16 Arms @ 360 VLL. Currents shown are for single chassis models.

Currents are per chassis for multi-chassis configurations
Line Frequency & Efficiency Line Frequency: 47-440 Hz; Efficiency: 75% (typical) depending on line and load
Power Factor 0.65 (typical)
System
Storage Setup Storage: 16 complete instrument setups; User Waveform Storage: 50 User-defined arbitrary waveforms of 1024 points each; Transient Lists Storage: Up to 100 transient steps per list.
Remote Control Interfaces IEEE-488 (GPIB), USB, RS232C, Ethernet (Optional-LAN)
Input
Parameter Frequency Phase Voltage (AC) Current

(AC rms)
Real Power Apparent Power Power 

Factor
Range 45.00-81.91 Hz

82.0-819.1 Hz

> 819 kHz
0-360° 0 - 400 0 - 50 A 0.5 kW 0.5 KVA 0.00 - 1.00
Accuracy* (±) 0.1% + 1 digit 0.5° < 500 Hz

2° > 500 Hz
0.05% + 0.25 V 0.1% + 0.15 A

0.1% + 0.05 A
1ø Mode: 0.15% + 9W

3ø Mode: 0.15% + 3W
1ø Mode: 0.15% + 9 VA

3ø Mode: 0.15% + 3 VA
1ø Mode: 0.03

3ø Mode: 0.01
Resolution 0.01 Hz

0.1 Hz

1 Hz
0.1°

10 mV 1 mA 1 W 1 VA 0.01
* Accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts. For multi-chassis configurations, Current and Power range and accuracy specifications are per chassis. Frequency measurement accuracy applies to output voltages of 1 Arms or higher
Measurements - Harmonics
Parameter Frequency Fundamental Voltage Current
Range 45-81.91 Hz / 82.0-819.1 Hz / >819 Hz Fundamental Harmonics 2 - 50 Fundamental Harmonics 2 - 50
Accuracy* (±) 0.1% + 1 digit 0.05% + 0.25 V / 0.1% + 0.1%/kHz + 0.25 V 0.5 A / 0.1% + 0.05 A + 0.1% /1 kHz
Resolution 0.01 Hz / 0.1 Hz / 1 Hz 10 mV / 10 mV 10 mA / 10 mA
* Accuracy specifications are in percent of reading for single unit and three phase mode
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions Height: 10.5” (267 mm), Width: 19.0” (483 mm), Depth: 23.0” (584 mm) All dimensions are per chassis. For /2, /3, or /4 model configurations, multiply height by 2, 3, or 4 for total height. Width includes integrated front panel rackmount ears
Weight Chassis: Net: 193 lbs / 87.7 Kg, Shipping: 280 lbs / 127.3 Kg
Vibration and Shock Designed to meet NSTA project 1A transportation levels. Units are shipped in wooden crate with forklift slots
Air Intake/Exhaust Forced air cooling, side air intake, rear exhaust
Temperature Operating Temperature: 0 to 35° C, full power; Storage Temperature: -40 to 85° C

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