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California Instruments FX Series : Specifications
Measurements
Volt Output
Range 0.0 to 270 Volts
Resolution 0.1 Volt
Accuracy ±10 Digits of Resolution
Temperature Coefficient ±0.05 Volts per Degree C.
Phase Angle
Range 0 to 360 degrees
Resolution 0.1 degree
Accuracy ±1 degree
Frequency
Range 47 Hz to 66 Hz
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Accuracy ±0.02 Hz
Current Output
Range 20.1-200A, 2.01-20A, 0.02-2A
Resolution 0.1A, 0.01A or 0.001A
Accuracy ±10 Digits of Resolution
Temperature Coefficient ±0.016% of full scale current per Degree C.
Power
Range 0.0 to 5.4kW or 54kW
Resolution 0.001kW or 0.01kW
Accuracy ±10 Digits of Resolution
Temperature Coefficient ±0.06% of full scale per Degree C.
General
Line Input
47 Hz to 440 Hz
187 V - 252 V, L-L, 3ø
342 V - 456 V, L-L, 3ø with -UP option
Protection
Overcurrent, Overpower, Short circuit, Over voltage, Sense Line Fault, Digital Controller,
Shuts down system, Over-temperature, All units have adjustable Current Limit, on Voltage Output
Control
Front Panel Controls Circuit Breaker
Keypad 959XP Type
Bus IEEE-488.1
Subsets SH1, AH1, T6, L3, SR1, R12, DC1, DT1
Data Transfer Rate 200 K Bytes/sec.
Language Abbreviated Plain English (APE)
Front Panel Indicators
Power, Over temperature, Overload, High Range, Analog Volt Meter, Input Circuit Breaker
Connectors
Input provided on rear terminal block (TB-1)
Output provided on rear terminal block (TB-2) (voltage & low output current)
Bus Bars (high output current)
Note: Remote Sense Mating Connectors are provided
Mechanical
Height 10.5 In. (26.7 cm)
Width 19 In. (48.3 cm)
Depth 23 In. (58.4 cm)
Weight 165 Lbs (75 kg)
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4500 FX General Specifications
Specification Voltage Output High Current Output Low Current Output
Ranges Standard 0-270 V. All voltages
are L-N. For other voltage ranges, please contact Factory.
Standard: 20.1 - 200 Amps. All
current levels are rms.
Standard: 0.020 - 20 Amps. All
current levels are rms.
Accuracy TRMS Sense: ±0.135V from 5
V to 135V. ±0.54V from 135V to
270V. All at 25°C±1°C (Based
on TRMS reading)
Calibrates to ±0.02 Amps at
five cardinal points within
range.
a) Calibrates to ±0.002 Amps
on 2-20 Amp range (5pts)
b) Calibrates to ±0.0002 Amps
on 0.02-2 Amps range (6 pts)
Load Regulation TRMS Sense: ±0.05% FS,
no load to full load.
±0.05% FS ±0.05% FS
Line Regulation ±0.02% FS for ±10% line change
±0.05% FS ±0.05% FS
Stability (Amplitude) ±0.04 Volts per 24 hours. ±0.015% FS per 1000 hours at
constant line and load; 25°C.
±0.05% of range per 24 hours.
Default Values 5.0 volts (field selectable) N/A - Output Shorted 0.2 A Output Shorted
Frequency Range 47 Hz to 66 Hz 45 Hz to 66 Hz 45 Hz to 66 Hz
Frequency Resolution 0.01 Hz 0.01 Hz 0.01 Hz
Frequency Accuracy (25°C ±1°C) ±0.001% of programmed
value
±0.001% of programmed
value
±0.001% of programmed
value
Default Frequency  (Initial Value) Customer selectable
(within range)
Customer selectable
(within range)
Customer selectable
(within range)
Compliance Voltage N/A 0-7.5 V Operating 20.1-200
Amps
0-25V Operating 2-20 Amps
0-200V Operating 0.02-20
Amps
Total Power (RMS)
Output:**
1500 VA 1500 VA 400 VA at 2 Amps
500 VA at 20 Amps
Phase Accuracy ±1° ±1° ±1°
Phase Angle Programming 0 to ±999.9 degrees in 0.35
degree increments
High/Low current output
relative to Voltage output: 0 to
±999.9 degrees in 0.35
degree increments
High/Low current output
relative to Voltage output: 0 to
±999.9 degrees in 0.35
degree increments
Current Limit Adjustable Trip Setting N/A N/A
Harmonic Distortion
(to 30 kHz)
< 1% (with Linear Load)
0.5% Typical
1.5% Max. (with Linear Load)
0.8% Typical
1.5% Max. (with Linear Load)
0.8% Typical
* Accuracy is specified from 10% of Full Scale to Full Scale Output.
** Total Output power refers to power out of each individual channel.
All specifications subject to change without notice.