HP / Agilent 6209B Single-output power supply, 0-320 Vdc

The HP/Agilent 6209B is a single-output DC power supply delivering continuously adjustable voltage from 0 to 320 Vdc with maximum power output of 80 W. Built for benchtop and system-integrated test environments, this instrument combines precise voltage regulation with floating output capability, making it suitable for electronic testing, research, and development applications requiring stable DC sourcing.

– Technical Specifications

• Output Voltage: 0 to 320 Vdc
• Output Current: 0–100 mA (0–320 Vdc), 0–200 mA (0–160 Vdc), 0–400 mA (0–80 Vdc)
• Maximum Power: 80 W
• Line Regulation: <0.01% + 2 mV (±10% line voltage change)
• Load Regulation: <0.01% + 2 mV (0–100% load current change)
• Ripple and Noise: <1 mV rms (10 Hz to 10 MHz bandwidth)
• Temperature Coefficient: <0.015% + 1 mV per °C (referenced to 25 °C)
• Warm-up Time: Output within 0.01% of final value within 30 minutes after turn-on
• Recovery Time: <50 µs for 50% load change at 1 kHz
• Overvoltage Protection: Adjustable 10% to 110% of rated output; trip time 70% at full load
• Output Isolation: Floating with respect to chassis; 375 Vdc working voltage

– Key Features

• Front panel binding posts for direct load connection
• Remote sensing provision to compensate wiring voltage drops
• Rear panel remote programming terminals: 0–10 Vdc for voltage control (100 Ω impedance); 0–10 Vdc for current control (100 Ω impedance)
• External voltage source control capability
• Inrush current limiting during power-up

– Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.25 in H × 16.75 in W × 13.5 in D (133 mm × 425 mm × 343 mm)
• Weight: ~32 lbs (14.5 kg)
• 19-inch rack-mountable configuration

– Typical Applications

Electronic component testing, high-voltage circuit development, instrumentation calibration, and laboratory research requiring stable DC supplies with high voltage capability and precise regulation.