Highlights

• Calibrate voltage, current, Watt, VAr and frequency transducers
• Calibrate all single and three phase power transducers
• Direct display of percent error
• Connect up to 9 transducers simultaneously
• Semi-automated or fully automated testing capable

For calibration of meters only, see our MTS-1450 Meter Calibration System

Specifications

• Single phase 108-133 VAC/60Hz (or 216-264 VAC/50Hz), 200VA max, factory set

Single phase AC voltage:

• 0-155V rms, 15 VA maximum
• Accuracy +/-0.1%of full scale +/-2 least significant digits, for 10%-100% of full scale
• Four color coded output terminals, A, B, C, N provided.
• Selectable phase-phase (A-B, C-B, C-A) or phase-neutral (A-N, B-N, C-N) output
• All phase-neutral, or A-B plus C-B outputs, may be selected simultaneously

Single phase AC current:

• 0-6A rms, 18 VA maximum
• Accuracy +/-0.1%of full scale +/-2 least significant digits, for 10%-100% of full scale
• Three pairs of color coded output terminals, A, B, C provided.
• Each phase output and polarity independently controllable, and group reverse switch provided

Phase angle:

• Power factor is pushbutton selectable between 1.0 and 0.5
• Angle between current and voltage adjustable between -90 to +90 deg, accuracy resolution: 1 degree.

Frequency:

• Default 60.00Hz
• Variable 50.00 - 70.00 Hz (crystal controlled, 0.01% accuracy)
• Optional 45.00 - 55.00 Hz range

Transducer Inputs

• 9 input channels for DC current from external transducers
• 20 mA continuous, 30mA absolute maximum
• 0-1mA, (4-20mA optional) ranges
• Full-scale inputs correspond to 150V, 5A, 500W, 500VARs per phase. Other full scale ranges [100-155V, 1.5-5.5A, 100-550 W/VAR] programmable (at reduced accuracy). Other full scale inputs available via special order.
• Frequency transducer full scale input programmable to any frequency between between 50.00 - 70.00Hz, unipolar or bipolar.
• 1, 2, or 3 element power transducers accepted. Special scaling for 2.5 element transducers selected via menu (1mA range only).
• Quick connect cable connector provided for channels #1-8, five-way binding posts for channel #9
• Load on selected channel adjustable (70 ohms - 100 kohms +/-1% +/-5ohms in 120 ohms steps.

%Error Measurement

• Error between device under test and internal reference standard is displayed directly in percent of full scale for volts, amps, Watts and VARs. [Bracketed values apply to menu programmed non-standard output ranges]
• Range: 0.01%-9.99% [0.1%-9.9%]
• Accuracy: +/-0.1% [+/-0.2%] (volts, amps, Watts), or +/-0.125% [+/-0.25%] VARs, for values of 10%-100% of full scale and load resistance > 5% of maximum value.
• Rated accuracy maintained for load resistances 5-100% of ( 10kohm (0-1mA range), 700ohm (4-20mA range) ).
• Frequency error measurement: +/-0.135% of full scale in mA
• Minimum 20 minutes warmup time required to reach rated accuracy, 30 minutes if initial instrument temperature is less than 18 deg. C
• Alarm limit programmable 0.10%-2.00%
• External milliamp measurement accuracy: +/-0.125% of full scale

RS-232C Interface

• Standard DB-25 female connector
• Baud rates: 300 to 19200 baud
• Easy-to-use terminal mode
• Interface is optically isolated from power circuitry

Stepping:

• Voltage, current, Watts, VARs, or frequency may be stepped
• Start, stop, step value, and delay between steps independently adjustable

Configuration:

• Multiple configuration setups with custom procedure name, voltage current output selection, reference input selection, P.T., C.T. ratios, and user defined prompts can be saved in non-volatile memory.
• Primary readings can be displayed

Default values:

• Power-up default values of all output parameters plus primary P.T. C.T. ratios can be saved in non-volatile memory.

Physical Characteristics

• 14.5"W x 7.5"H x 15.5"D (36.8cm W x 19cm H x 39.4cm D)
• Weight: 25.0 lbs (11 kg)

Options

• Option 02: Cordura carry case
• Option 03: Test leads- 6ft leads for connecting the voltage and current outputs to the transducer(s) under test
• Option 04A: 120V nominal AC line voltage input
• Option 04B: 240V nominal AC line voltage input
• Option 05A: 60Hz nominal AC frequency
• Option 05B: 50Hz nominal AC frequency
• Option 06: 4-20mA range
• Option 07: Extra manual
• Option 08: 1 Year extended warranty. Additional year for a total of 2 years
• Full-Service Agreement Preventative maintenance, calibration and service plan

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