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The California Instruments 948XP is a powerful microprocessor-based programmable Power Controller with complete talker/listener capability for the IEEE-488 GPIB. All programming and control features may be accessed using either the 16-key front panel keyboard or via the IEEE-488 bus. Programming is easy, using the high-level Abbreviated Plain English (APE) language. The 16-character LCD alphanumeric display is user-friendly-the screens use the simple three-letter mnemonics that are also used for bus programming-there are no reference codes required.
Four decades of frequency output are available, with resolution to 0.1 Hz and ±0.005% accuracy. Frequency range is automatic. Local programming is simplified through the multi-page Menu Screens and seventeen parameter screens. The screens are accessed easily and quickly via the keypad.
System Measurements
The system output voltage, current, power, and power factor of all three phases may be monitored using the voltage (VLT), current (CUR), power (PWR) and power factor (PWF) screens respectively.
Multi-Phase Systems
The amplitude, frequency, and current limit of the three outputs are simultaneously programmable.
Ramp Functions
The amplitude, frequency, and current limit values may be programmed to increment or step over a given time. The starting and ending values, step size and step duration are all selectable. Two output parameters may be ramped simultaneously with different ramp rates.
Calibration
No inside adjustments are ever needed; all calibration is performed from the front-panel keypad, or via the IEEE-488 interface.
External Sync
An external sync input is accepted which is frequency-tracked up to 450 Hz and locks the output phase precisely to the sync input.
Initialization Parameters
Non-volatile memory is provided to store the IEEE-488 address, frequency limits, initial frequency, amplitude limits, initial range and calibration coefficients.
Model No
948XP
Condition
Used
Manufacturer
California Instruments