Fluke 4210A BCD Programmable Voltage Source

The Fluke 4210A is a precision DC voltage source with parallel BCD programmability for automated test, calibration, and manufacturing environments. It delivers 0 to 16.665 VDC with 0.01% accuracy and 30 µs settling time, backed by isolated digital control logic and status flags for output readiness and overload conditions. The instrument sources up to 100 mA and sinks 50 mA at 10 VDC output, with short-circuit and overload protection. Its 15W power budget, exceptional line and load regulation (0.001% of range), and low noise (500 µV rms) make it suitable for precision voltage sourcing in laboratory and production test systems.

– Technical Specifications

• Output voltage: 0 to 16.665 VDC
• Output accuracy: 0.01% of programmed level
• Settling time: 30 µs
• Maximum source current: 100 mA
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA at 10 VDC output
• Power output: 15W
• Output noise and ripple: 500 µV rms, 130 mV p-p
• Bandwidth (3 dB): 100 kHz
• Line voltage regulation: <0.001% of range for ±10% input variation
• Load regulation: <0.001% of range for 0.5 A output current change
• Output impedance: ±(10 ppm of program + 5 µV/°C) at 10V range; ±(10 ppm of program + 35 µV/°C) at ×10V range

– Key Features

• Parallel BCD programming with 16-bit or 18-bit data word
• Ready/Not Ready status flag indicates output settling
• Overload flag signals source or sink current limit conditions
• Short-circuit and overload protection standard
• Optional programmable current limit (Option -06): 1 mV resolution, limits adjustable in 1% increments from 10% to 110% of maximum current
• Optional 100 mV resolution (Option -07)
• Optional multi-strobe logic (Option -09)
• Optional GPIB/IEEE 488-1978 interface (Option -05)
• Four-terminal sense capability (SENSE HI, SENSE LO)
• External reference inputs (EXT REF HI, EXT REF LO)

– Typical Applications

• Automated calibration procedures
• Manufacturing test systems
• Laboratory voltage sourcing
• Precision instrument characterization

– Compatibility & Integration

• 50-pin rear-panel connector (Amphenol Blue Ribbon, Part No. 57-30500)
• Half-width 19-inch rackmount form factor: 13.3 cm H × 21.6 cm W × 40.9 cm D
• Isolated digital control logic for clean integration