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PA3000
4-channel, Multi-phase AC/DC power analyzer
Complete solution for full compliance testing to IEC 62301 standby
power requirements
High 1 MHz bandwidth supports the LED Module energy certification
requirements of CQC-3146
More than 50 standard measurement functions, including harmonics,
frequency, and star-delta computation
Multiple analog and digital inputs for sensor data such as
thermocouples, speeds sensors, and torques sensors
The Tektronix PA3000 is a 1 to 4 channel power analyzer optimized for
testing today’s single and multi-phase, high efficiency power conversion
products and designs. Use it to quickly visualize, analyze, and document
power efficiency, energy consumption, and electrical performance to the
latest regional and international standards including Level VI, EnergyStar,
CEC, IEC 62301, and CQC-3146.
Key features and specifications
1 to 4 channels supports single-and three phase applications
20 mW standby power measurements
1 MHz bandwidth
Harmonic analysis to 100th order
±0.04% basic voltage and current accuracy
Measurements to 30 Arms and 600 Vrms Cat II (2000 Vpk)
USB and LAN interfaces standard (GPIB option)
Free PWRVIEW software
An essential power measurement tool for R&D and
validation
High accuracy supports testing to Level VI efficiency standards for
external AC/DC power supplies
Dedicated energy consumption testing in integration mode for
standards like Energy star and CEC
Built-in ±15 V supplies for external transducers to support high current
applications
Applications
AC/DC Power Supplies
DC/AC Inverters
Consumer Electronics & IT Equipment
Appliances
Lighting
UPS & Battery Chargers
Hybrid & Electric vehicles
Motor Drives
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Visualize signals and analyze data
The PA3000’s full color display provides intuitive readout of measured values, waveforms, harmonic bar charts, energy integration plots, and more. Setup is
easy using the menu-driven interface and soft keys.
The PA3000’s free PWRVIEW software automates instrument setup and enables data collection, analysis, and report generation with just a few clicks using
wizard-driven interfaces.
Measurement channels
1 to 4 channels, factory configurable
Voltage
(4 mm safety banana jack inputs)
Measurements to 600 Vrms (2000 Vpk), DC to 1 MHz.
Ranges (Peak) : 5 V, 10 V, 20 V, 50 V, 100 V, 200 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2000 V
Current (internal 30 A shunt)
(4 mm safety banana jack inputs)
Measurements to 30 Arms (200 Apk), DC to 1 MHz
Ranges (Peak): 500 mA, 1 A, 2 A, 5 A, 10 A, 20 A, 50 A, 100 A, 200 A
Current (internal 1 A shunt)
(4 mm safety banana jack inputs)
Measurements to1 Arms (5 Apk), DC to 1 MHz.
Ranges (Peak): 12.5 mA, 25 mA, 50 mA, 125 mA, 250 mA, 500 mA, 1.25 A, 2.5 A, 5 A
Current (external transducers)
(2 mm safety banana jack inputs)
Measurements to 20 Vpk, DC to 1 MHz
Ranges (Peak): 50 mV, 100 mV, 200 mV, 500 mV, 1 V, 2 V, 5 V, 10 V, 20 V
Power supply for transducers
±15 V ±5%, 250 mA (per channel) (standard)
Auxiliary I/O
4 Analog inputs (±10 V, 1 KS/s sampling)
2 counter inputs (±10 V) (1 MHz)
4 digital outputs (+5 V TTL)
Each measurement channel includes a set of 4 mm stackable banana safety test leads and 2 mm stackable banana safety test leads.
PA3000 Power Analyzer
Available measurements
Vrms – Volts RMS
Vcf – Volts crest factor
PFav – Average power factor
Arms – Amps RMS
Acf – Amps crest factor
CVAr – Correction VAr
Watt – Watts
Vthd – Volts total harmonic distortion
VAHf – Fundamental VA hours
VA – Volts-Amps
Vdf – Volts distortion factor
VArHf – Fundamental VAr hours
VAr – Volts-Amps reactive power
Vtif – Volts telephone influence factor
Vf – Fundamental volts rms
Freq – Frequency
Athd – Amps total harmonic distortion
Af – Fundamental amps rms
PF – Power factor
Adf – Amps distortion factor
Wf – Fundamental power
Vpk+ – Volts peak (positive)
Atif – Amps telephone influence factor
VAf – Fundamental apparent power
Vpk- – Volts peak (negative)
Z – Impedance
VArf – Fundamental reactive power
Apk+ – Amps peak (positive)
R – Resistance
PFf – Fundamental power
Apk- – Amps peak (negative)
X – Reactance
Vrng – Voltage range
Vdc – DC Volts
Hr - Hour
Arng – Amps range
Adc – DC Amps
WHr – Watt hours
VLL – Voltage Line-to-Line
Vrmn – Volts rectified mean
VAHr – VA hours
VLN – Voltage Line-to-Neutral
Armn – Amps rectified mean
VArHr – VAr hours
V Harmonics – Voltage harmonics
Vcmn – Volts corrected rectified mean
AHr – Amp hours
A Harmonics – Amps harmonics
Acmn – Amps corrected rectified mean
Wav – Average watts
W Harmonics – Watts harmonics
Measurement accuracy
23 °C ± 5 °C, < 80 percent relative humidity
Parameter
Basic accuracy
Voltage
±0.04% reading
Current (internal shunts)
±0.04% reading
Current (external shunt)
±0.1% reading
Watts
±0.08% reading
VA
±0.08% reading
Frequency
±0.05% reading
Harmonics
±0.08% reading
Phase
±0.025% reading
Analog Inputs
±0.2% reading
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General specifications
Communications
LAN
IEEE 802.3, 10BaseT
USB device
USB 2.0 compatible, 12 Mb/sec
USB host
Flash drive formatted with FAT12, 16, or 32 file (front panel access)
RS-232
8 bit, 9600 – 38400 baud rate
GPIB (Option)
IEEE 488.2 compliant
Safety & Environmental
EMC
Conforms to European Union EMC directive
Safety
Conforms to European Union Low Voltage directive
Temperature
Operating
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), 80% relative humidity up to 31 °C (87.8 °F)
Storage
-25 °C to 65 °C (-13 °F to 149 °F)
Altitude
Up to 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level
Warm up time
2 hours
Calibration
1 year
Power supply
100 V to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 120 VA maximum
Dimensions
Height
14.6 cm (5.75 in) 13.2 cm (5.2 in) without feet
Width
42 cm (16.5 in)
Depth
31 cm (12.5 in)
Weight
9.5 kg (20.9 lb.) – 4 channel instrument with GPIB option installed
PA3000 Power Analyzer
PA3000
PA3000 rear panel with four input channels
CE Marking Not Applicable.
Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.
Product Area Assessed: The planning, design/development and manufacture of electronic Test and Measurement instruments.
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