The Tektronix PA3000 is a one to four channel power analyzer that is optimized for testing today’s single and multi-phase, high efficiency power conversion products and designs. Use it to quickly visualize, analyze, and document power efficiency, energy consumption, and electrical performance to the latest regional and international standards, including Level VI, EnergyStar, CEC, IEC 62301, CQC-3146, and more.

Key features and specifications

• One to four channels support single and three phase applications
• 10 mW standby power measurement
• 1 MHz bandwidth
• 1 MS/s sampling rate
• 16 bit A/D
• Harmonic analysis to 100th order
• ±0.04% basic voltage and current accuracy
• Measurements to 30 A_rms ａnd 600 V_rms Cat II (2000 V_pk)
• USB and LAN interfaces standard (GPIB option)
• Free PWRVIEW software
• Full color graphical display for intuitive readouts of measured values, waveforms, harmonics, and energy integration plots

The essential power measurement tool for R&D and validation

• High accuracy supports testing to Level VI efficiency standards for external AC/DC power supplies
• Dedicated energy consumption testing in integration mode for standards like Energy star and CEC
• Complete solution for full compliance testing to IEC 62301 standby power requirements
• High 1 MHz bandwidth supports the LED module energy certification requirements of CQC-3146 as well as harmonic analysis of designs with higher fundamental frequencies
• More than 50 standard measurement functions, including harmonics, frequency, and star-delta computation
• Multiple analog and digital inputs for sensor data such as thermocouples, speeds sensors, and torques sensors
• Built-in ±15 V supplies for external transducers to support high current applications

Applications

• AC/DC power supplies and LED drivers
• Appliances and consumer electronics
• UPS systems, inverters, and DC/AC conversion systems
• Wireless battery charging
• Three phase motors and drives

Specifications

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For detailed information on the PA3000 Power Analyzer product specifications refer to the Model PA3000 Power Analyzer Instrument Specifications document, Tektronix part number 077-1252-00 downloadable from/manual/downloads.

Current accuracy

Accuracy A_rms

(45 Hz to 850 Hz)

1 A shunt

±0.04% reading ±0.04% range

30 A shunt

±0.04% reading ±0.04% range

External shunt

±0.1% reading ±0.04% range

Accuracy A_rms, typical

(10 Hz to 45 Hz, 850 Hz to 1 MHz)

1 A shunt

±(0.05 + 2×10^-5 × f)% reading ±0.05% range ±40 μA

30 A shunt

±(0.05 + 2×10^-5 × f)% reading ±0.05% range ±4 mA

External shunt

±(0.1 + 2×10^-5 × f)% reading ±0.05% range ±1.1 mV

Accuracy A_dc

1 A shunt

±0.05% reading ±0.1% range ±100 μA

30 A shunt

±0.05% reading ±0.1% range ± 10mA

External A shunt

±0.1% reading ±0.1% range ±1.1 mV

Ranges

(peak)

1 A shunt

12.5 mA, 25 mA, 50 mA, 125 mA, 250 mA, 500 mA, 1.25 A, 2.5 A, 5 A

30 A shunt

500 mA, 1 A, 2 A, 5 A, 10 A, 20 A, 50 A, 100 A, 200 A

External A shunt

50 mV, 100 mV, 200 mV, 500 mV, 1 V, 2 V, 5 V, 10 V, 20 V

Voltage accuracy

Accuracy V_rms (45 Hz to 850 Hz)

±0.04% reading ±0.04% range

Accuracy V_rms (10 Hz to 45 Hz, 850 Hz to 1 MHz), typical

±(0.05 + 1×10^-5 × f)% reading ±0.05% range ±20 mV

Accuracy V_dc

±0.05% reading ±0.1% Range ±50 mV

Ranges (peak)

5 V, 10 V, 20 V, 50 V, 100 V, 200 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2000 V

Supplemental characteristics

The following specifications are supplemental characteristics that provide additional information about instrument functions and performance. These characteristics are non-warranted specifications; they describe the typical performance of the PA3000.

For detailed information on the PA3000 Power Analyzer product specifications refer to the Model PA3000 Power Analyzer Instrument Specifications document, Tektronix part number 077-1252-00 downloadable from/manual/downloads.

Hours accuracy

±0.0125%

Watts accuracy (45 Hz to 850 Hz)

±(V_rmsacc × A_rms) ±(A_rmsacc × V_rms)

Watt hour accuracy

±(Wattacc + Houracc)

VA accuracy (45 Hz to 850 Hz)

±(V_rmsacc × A_rms) ±(A_rmsacc × V_rms)

PF accuracy

Wacc / VA

Frequency accuracy

0.1 Hz to 10 Hz

0.1% of reading

10 Hz to 1 MHz

0.5% of reading

Analog inputs

Ranges

10 V_dc range: ±1 V to ±10 V

V_dcrange: ±0.1 V to ±1 V

Accuracy

±0.2% of reading ±0.2% of range ±0.005 V

Sample rate

1000 samples per second

Communications

IEEE-488 (Option)

IEEE Std 488.1 compliant

RS-232 

Baud rates from 9600 bps, 19200 bps (default), and 38400 bps

8 bit, No parity, 1 stop bit, hardware flow control

9 pin male D-type connector

Ethernet

IEEE 802.3 compatible, 10Base-T

RJ-45 connector with Link and Activity indicators

TCP/IP connection on port 5025 

USB device

USB 2.0 compatible, Full speed (12 Mb/sec)

General specifications

EMC

Conforms to European Union EMC directive

Safety

Conforms to European Union Low Voltage directive

Temperature

Operating

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), 70% relative humidity up to 31 °C (87.8 °F)

Storage

-25 °C to 65 °C (-13 °F to 149 °F)

Altitude

Up to 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level

Warm up time

One hour

Calibration period

One year

Power supply

100 V to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 120 VA maximum

Transducer power supply

±15 V, Maximum current 250 mA per analog card

Dielectric strength

Mains supply inlet (Live + Neutral to earth): 1.5 kVAC

Voltage measurement inputs : 2 kV_pkto earth

Current measurement inputs : 2 kV_pkto earth

Dimensions

With handle and feet

14.6 cm high × 45 cm wide × 33.5 cm deep (5.75 in × 17.75 in × 13.2 in)

Without handle and feet

13.2 cm high × 42 cm wide × 33.5 cm deep (5.2 in × 16.5 in × 13.2 in)

Weight

9.5 kg (20.9 lb) – 4 channel instrument with GPIB option installed

Warranty

Three years