The Kikusui PCR500LA is a 500 VA single-phase AC power source engineered for automated testing and evaluation of electronic devices across laboratory and production environments. It delivers programmable AC and DC output with variable frequency control, variable output impedance, and integrated power-line simulation capabilities. The unit measures voltage, current, power, frequency, and harmonic content, supporting both manual operation and fully sequenced test routines via RS232 interface.
## Technical Specifications
• **Apparent Power:** 500 VA
• **Output Voltage:** 1–300 Vrms (AC); 1.4–425 Vdc (DC)
• **Output Current:** 5 A at 100 V range; 2.5 A at 200 V range
• **Frequency Range:** DC, 1–999.9 Hz
• **Output Modes:** AC, DC, AC + DC
• **Voltage Regulation:** ±0.1%
• **Frequency Regulation:** ±0.3 Hz
• **Input Voltage:** 85–250 V AC (worldwide compatible)
• **Input Regulation:** ±0.1%
## Key Features
• Programmable output voltage, frequency, and waveform sequencing for automated test execution
• Power-line abnormality simulation: voltage sags, transient drops, and surge events
• Variable output impedance function enables real-world power-line impedance emulation and device harmonic characterization
• Full line voltage simulation available as option
• Measurement suite: Vrms, Irms, peak current, watts, apparent power, true power, power factor, and harmonic current (with options)
## Typical Applications
• Device compliance testing across AC/DC power environments
• Harmonic current and power consumption analysis under simulated grid conditions
• Transient and fault-mode testing with power interruption and surge injection
• Automated production-line characterization and burn-in sequences
## Compatibility & Integration
RS232 standard interface. Device drivers available for VisualBasic (ActiveX), LabVIEW, and LabWindows/CVI support integration with existing automated test frameworks and data acquisition systems.
