California Instruments 9000LX 9kVA AC Power Source

The California Instruments 9000LX/2 is a 9 kVA AC power source and analyzer designed for comprehensive testing and power conditioning applications. It offers programmable voltage, frequency, and current, with the capability to simulate various power conditions to ensure the reliability of electronic devices. This model is part of the Lx Series, which integrates a flexible AC power source with a high-end harmonic power analyzer, reducing the need for multiple instruments in a test setup. The Lx Series is backward compatible with HP6834B and iL Series AC sources, making it suitable for existing ATE systems.

### Technical Specifications

**General**

* **Product Name:** California Instruments 9000LX/2
* **Series:** Lx Series
* **Manufacturer:** AMETEK Programmable Power (California Instruments)
* **Total Power Output:** 9 kVA
* **Configuration:** 2 chassis for 9000LX/2 model
* **Operation Modes:** Single phase and Three phase modes
* **Backward Compatibility:** HP6834B and iL Series AC Sources
* **Control:** Microprocessor controlled with front panel keypad and analog controls for dynamic slewing of output voltage and frequency
* **Waveform Generation:** Standard Sine, Square, and Clipped Sinewave. Arbitrary waveform generation capabilities, allowing user-defined waveforms to be downloaded. Harmonic waveform generation for testing harmonics susceptibility.
* **Built-in Power Analyzer:** Performs voltage and load current harmonic analysis, waveform acquisition, and measurements up to the 50th harmonic. Measures total harmonic distortion (THD) for voltage and current.
* **Regulatory Compliance:** IEC1010, EN50081-2, EN50082-2, CE (for 400V input only), EMC, and safety mark requirements. RFI Suppression: CISPR 11, Group1, Class A.

**Output Specifications**

* **Maximum Power per Phase:**
* Single Phase Mode: 9 kVA (11.5 kVA at 35°C ambient)
* Three Phase Mode (per phase): 3 kVA (3.8 kVA at 35°C ambient)
* **Voltage Ranges:**
* VLow: Up to 156 Vrms (with -HV option)
* VHigh: Up to 312 Vrms (with -HV option)
* Alternate voltage range pairs (-HV and -EHV options) available
* Note: All voltage ranges are Line to Neutral
* **Frequency Range:** 45 Hz to 1000 Hz (Programmable down to 17 Hz with lower V limit)
* **Output Noise:** 100 mVrms typical (20 kHz to 1 MHz)
* **Harmonic Distortion:** < 1% (at full scale voltage, full resistive load) * **Current Limit:** Programmable from 0 A to maximum current for the selected range * **Peak Current:** For 9000LX/2, currents are 2 x 4500Lx and 6000Lx maximum currents * **Maximum RMS Current (Low Voltage Range):** * Single Phase Mode: 38.4 A (9 kVA @ 235V) * Three Phase Mode (per phase): 12.8 A (3 kVA @ 235V) * Note: Current derates linearly from 50% of voltage range to 20% of specified current at 10% of voltage range. Current in High voltage range is reduced by a factor of 2.**Programming and Control*** **Line Regulation:** < 0.02% for 10% line change * **Load Regulation (ALC On):** < 0.1% FS * **Programming Accuracy:** * Voltage (rms): ±(0.05%+0.25) V from 5.0 V to FS * Frequency: ± 0.025% (45 Hz - 819.1 Hz), ± 0.07% (> 819.1 Hz)
* Phase: ± 1° (45-100 Hz)
* **Transient Programming:** Capabilities for testing susceptibility to AC line disturbances, including voltage sweep transients

**Electrical**

* **Input Power:** Not specified in available documentation, but options for 400V input are noted for CE marking

**Interfaces**

* **Standard Interfaces:** IEEE-488 (GPIB), USB, and RS232C
* **IEEE-488 Capabilities:** Talker/Listener, supports SCPI syntax, AH1, DC1, DT1, L3, RL2, SH1, SR1, T6 subsets
* **RS232C:** 9-pin D-shell connector, Baud rate 9600 to 115200
* **Optional Interfaces:** Ethernet LAN interface

**Physical**

* **Chassis Weight:** Net: 193 lbs / 87.7 Kg. Shipping: 280 lbs / 127.3 Kg (for single chassis; multiply by number of chassis for multi-chassis configurations)
* **Configuration:** The 9000LX/2 model utilizes 2 chassis

**Compatibility**

* **Backward Compatibility:** Function and bus compatible with Agilent HP6834B and California Instruments iL Series AC Sources

**Options**

* **-HV Option:** Supplemental specifications for higher voltage ranges
* **-EHV Option:** Supplemental specifications for even higher voltage ranges
* **-HF Option:** Extends upper frequency limit
* **-LF1:** Limits output frequency to 500 Hz
* **-RP:** Replaces Numeric Keypad with Rotary Pad keyboard
* **-160:** RTCA/DO-160D, Change 2, EuroCAE compliance
* **-704:** MIL-STD 704 Rev D through F (MIL704 Mode)
* **-704F:** MIL-STD 704 Rev A through F (MS704 mode)
* **-LKM and -LKS Options:** Clock and Lock Mode
* **-EXS Option:** Supplemental Specifications
* **-A350:** LS/LX option: Airbus Test Software

**End of Life Notice**

* The Lx series was announced as End of Life (EOL) with a last buy date of June 30, 2019, and last shipments at the end of 2019. The suggested replacement is the California Instruments Asterion series.

Why Choose Aumictech for California Instruments 9000LX/2?
At Aumictech, we specialize in sourcing and supporting high-end AC power test equipment. Whether you need to simulate complex power line conditions, perform detailed harmonic analysis, or ensure the reliability of your electronic devices, our team can help you leverage the capabilities of the California Instruments 9000LX/2 for your specific application.