The HP/Agilent 6012A is a 1000 W autoranging DC power supply delivering 0–60 V and 0–50 A across continuous voltage and current combinations without manual range switching. Built for laboratory and system integration, it operates in constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes with front-panel indication, precision ten-turn controls, and fast remote programming capability. Overvoltage protection safeguards loads by interrupting output if preset trip voltage is exceeded.
Technical Specifications
Output:
• Maximum power: 1000 W
• Voltage range: 0 to 60 V
• Current range: 0 to 50 A
• Single output, autoranging topology
• Overvoltage protection (OVP) with preset trip
Regulation (Load & Source):
• CV mode: <0.01% + 5 mV (load); <0.01% + 3 mV (source)
• CC mode: <0.01% + 5 mA (load); <0.01% + 5 mA (source)
• Ripple and noise: measured 20 Hz to 20 MHz
Input Power:
• 120 VAC (24 A rms), 220 VAC (15 A rms), or 240 VAC (14 A rms)
• 48–63 Hz, single phase, switch/jumper selectable
• Typical efficiency: 80% at maximum output power
– Key Features
• Autoranging eliminates manual range selection across full V/I operating space
• Ten-turn voltage and current potentiometers for fine adjustment resolution
• Large dual-scale front-panel meters showing voltage, current, and available amperes/volts within 1000 W boundary
• CV/CC mode status indicators on front panel
• Fast remote programming with resistance, voltage, and current inputs (Option 002)
• Systems option includes six isolated status lines, three isolated control lines, and ±5V/±15V bias supplies
• Compact, lightweight construction optimized for bench and integrated applications
– Typical Applications
Electronic device development, component characterization, circuit validation, and automated test systems requiring stable, programmable DC power with precise load regulation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Remote programming interface supports system integration. Option 002 provides isolated control and status signaling with auxiliary bias voltages for instrumentation and data acquisition interfaces.
