The HP/Agilent 6012B is a 1200 W autoranging DC system power supply engineered for laboratory and system integration environments. It delivers stable, regulated power across three selectable output ranges without manual range switching, making it ideal for device testing, burn-in operations, and general electronic power applications. The unit combines precise ten-turn potentiometer controls with real-time digital metering and integrated overvoltage protection, supporting both standalone benchtop use and multi-unit configurations.
Technical Specifications
Output Ratings
• Voltage: 0 to 60 Vdc (autoranging across three ranges)
• Current: 0 to 50 Adc (autoranging across three ranges)
• Maximum Power: 1200 W
• Range 1: 0–60 Vdc, 0–17.5 A
• Range 2: 0–40 Vdc, 0–30.0 A
• Range 3: 0–20 Vdc, 0–50.0 A
Performance Characteristics
• Ripple and Noise (20 Hz–20 MHz): 8 mV rms, 40 mV p-p voltage; 120 mA rms current
• Load Regulation: 0.01% + 5 mV (voltage), 0.01% + 15 mA (current)
• Source Regulation: 0.01% + 5 mV (voltage), 0.01% + 10 mA (current)
• Transient Recovery: 2 ms
• Inductive Load Stability: Rated to 100 mH in CC mode; optional modification supports up to 10 H
– Key Features
• Ten-turn potentiometers for voltage and current adjustment
• Three-and-a-half digit front-panel meters for output monitoring
• Adjustable overvoltage protection with display capability
• Over-temperature and high AC line detection protection
• Remote sensing to compensate load lead voltage drops
• Buffered 0–5 V monitor outputs (voltage and current)
• Floating or grounded output terminals (±240 V from chassis ground)
• Optional 37-pin connector interface (Option 002) for extended programming and OVP control
• Remote analog programming via 0–5 V or 0–4000 Ω signals
– System Integration
Supports auto-series, auto-parallel, and auto-tracking configurations for expanded output capacity. Rear-panel barrier strip provides standard control and monitor connectivity.
