California Instruments FCS18-1P High Voltage AC Source

The California Instruments FCS18-1P-HV2-OR-6041 is a high-power AC power source and analyzer designed for demanding test applications. It delivers clean, programmable AC power suitable for simulating various global power conditions, testing equipment sensitivity to voltage and frequency variations, and assessing performance under abnormal power line scenarios. Its solid design and advanced capabilities make it ideal for engineers, system integrators, and laboratories requiring precise and reliable power for product development, quality assurance, and compliance testing. ### Technical Specifications **General**
* **Series:** FCS Series II
* **Model Family:** FCS18
* **Power Rating:** 18 kVA (single cabinet)
* **Configuration:** Field configurable for single or multi-phase operation
* **Cabinet:** Compact, low center of gravity design for easy mobility
* **Efficiency:** Typically greater than 85% **Input**
* **Line Input Voltage:** 208, 240, 380, 415, 480 V (L-L, 3-phase, ±10%)
* **Line Input Frequency:** 47 Hz to 63 Hz **Output Power**
* **Max Power per Phase (Single Phase Mode):** 18 kVA
* **Max Power per Phase (Three Phase Mode):** 6 kVA
* **Total System Power:** Can be scaled to 36 kVA or 54 kVA by combining cabinets
* **Power Factor:** 0 to unity at full output VA **Output Voltage**
* **Standard Voltage Ranges (AC):** * 0 – 135 V (Low Range) * 0 – 270 V (High Range)
* **HV2 Option Voltage Ranges (AC):** * 0 – 156 V (Low Range) * 0 – 312 V (High Range)
* **EHV Option Voltage Ranges (AC):** * 0 – 200 V (Low Range) * 0 – 400 V (High Range)
* **Programmable Voltage Amplitude:** 0 – 400 V
* **VA Programming Resolution:** 100 mV
* **Load Regulation:** < 0.1% FS * **Line Regulation:** < 0.02% for 10% line change * **Voltage Accuracy:** 0.5% FS **Output Frequency** * **Programmable Frequency Range:** 45 Hz to 1200 Hz (Note: Specific ranges and accuracies detailed in search results) * 45.00 - 99.99 Hz: Resolution 0.01 Hz, Accuracy ±0.005% * 100.0 - 999.9 Hz: Resolution 0.1 Hz, Accuracy ±0.2 Hz * 1000 - 1200 Hz: Resolution 1 Hz, Accuracy ±10 Hz * **Frequency Resolution:** 0.01 Hz **Waveform Capabilities** * **Standard Waveforms:** Sine, Square * **User-Defined Waveforms:** Arbitrary waveform capability allowing for harmonic susceptibility testing * Waveform data points: 1024 addressable * Storage: Up to 50 user-defined waveforms in non-volatile memory * **Harmonic Waveform Generation:** Capable of generating harmonic waveforms up to the 50th harmonic **Measurement and Analysis Functions** * **Integrated Power Analyzer:** Measures voltage, current, real power, apparent power, and phase angle * **Harmonic Analysis:** * Voltage and current harmonic analysis up to the 50th harmonic * Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for voltage and current * Resolution: Voltage 0.1 Volt, Current 0.1 Amp * Accuracy: Voltage 0.5% FS, Current 1.0% FS * **Waveform Acquisition:** Captures voltage and current waveforms * **Data Resolution:** 4096 data points **Line Disturbance Simulation (LDS)** * **Capability:** Full power line disturbance simulation available * **Transient Generation:** Step and pulse output transients for generating surge, sag, dropout, and other line disturbance simulations * **Programmable Sequences:** Allows for complex sequences of voltage, frequency, and waveshapes * **Triggering:** Transient triggering on phase angle or external bus command **Interfaces** * **Remote Control:** IEEE-488 (GBIB), RS232, USB * **SCPI Command Language:** Supported for ATE system integration * **System Interface Connectors:** For connecting multiple FCS units **Protection** * **Overload:** Constant current or constant voltage mode * **Over Temperature:** Automatic Shutdown * **Over Voltage:** Surge protection to withstand EN50082-1 (IEC 801-4, 5) levels * **Shutdown:** Over and under voltage, overcurrent and overtemperature shutdown **Physical** * **Chassis Dimensions (per 18 kVA cabinet):** Height: 45 in (114.4 cm), Width: 30 in (76.2 cm), Depth: 36 in (91.5 cm) * **Weight (per 18 kVA cabinet):** Net: 900 lbs / 87.7 Kg, Shipping: 1100 lbs / 127.3 Kg ### Why Choose Aumictech for California Instruments FCS18-1P-HV2-OR-6041? At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying AC power sources and analyzers. Whether you need to simulate complex worldwide power conditions, perform detailed harmonic analysis, or test equipment against rigorous international standards like MIL-STD-704D and RTCA-DO160, our team ensures the California Instruments FCS18-1P-HV2-OR-6041 delivers maximum performance and reliability for your critical applications.