Chroma 61612-380 AC Power Source

Overview

The Chroma 61612-380 is an 18 kVA programmable AC power source designed for testing and simulating various AC line conditions. It supports single-phase and three-phase output with voltage range of 0-300V and frequencies from 15 Hz to 1.5 kHz. The unit combines high power delivery with advanced simulation capabilities, making it suitable for R&D, design verification, and production quality assurance across commercial, power electronics, avionics, and military applications.

Key Features

• 18 kVA power rating with selectable single or three-phase output
• Voltage range: 0-150V/0-300V
• Frequency range: DC and 15 Hz to 1.5 kHz
• Programmable slew rate control for smooth voltage and frequency transitions
• High peak current capability (up to 4× rated current) for inrush testing
• Power line disturbance (PLD) simulation including voltage dips and interruptions
• Harmonics and inter-harmonics waveform synthesizer
• AC+DC output mode for DC offset testing
• Pure sine waveform output with <0.3% distortion
• Comprehensive measurement: current harmonics, power factor, crest factor
• Programmable voltage and current limits
• Standard interfaces: GPIB, RS-232, USB (optional Ethernet)
• Master-slave parallel capability for up to 90 kVA total output

Applications

• Power supply and power electronics testing
• Avionics and aerospace equipment validation
• Military and critical infrastructure testing
• Power line disturbance immunity and compliance testing
• Inrush current and transient response analysis