Power Analyzer
PA1000 Datasheet
The Tektronix PA1000 is your best choice for making precision power
measurements on single-phase power supplies and all types of products
connected to the AC line. Whether you need to test for compliance with
energy-usage regulations such as Energy Star™, or simply need to
characterize your product's overall power-conversion performance and
efficiency, you will find the PA1000 offers the most modern and complete
test solution with performance and features unmatched by other singlephase analyzers.
Applications
Standby power and Energy Star™ compliance testing
Lighting ballasts
Consumer electronics and appliances
Power supply testing
Energy efficiency of any single-phase product
Bright graphics display
The color graphics display on the PA1000 is unmatched among singlephase power analyzers. It provides intuitive readout of not only
measurement values, but also harmonic bar charts, waveform display,
energy integration plots and more. Setup of the PA1000 for your particular
application is also easy and flexible, using the menu-driven interface and
soft keys.
Key performance specifications
High measurement accuracy of 0.05% (basic voltage/current accuracy)
1 MHz bandwidth / 1 MS/s sample rate for demanding test
requirements
Up to 600 V
Up to 20 A
voltage input
RMS
current input
RMS
Key features
Bright color graphics display makes instrument setup and data readout
easy
Dual internal current shunts maximize accuracy for high- and lowcurrent measurements
Application-specific test modes simplify instrument setup and reduce
the likelihood of user error
Easy data export to USB flash drive or remote PC software, for
reporting and analysis
PWRVIEW PC software provides fully automated compliance testing to
IEC 62301 requirements
Many standard features such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet and harmonic
analysis eliminate costly upgrade options
Full color display
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Application-specific test modes
Some applications require special instrument settings to ensure proper
measurements. The PA1000 simplifies setup for these applications by
automatically choosing instrument settings and parameters that are
optimized for each type of measurement application, resulting in more
reliable measurement results with less opportunity for user setup error.
Selection of application-specific test modes
Ballast mode - Synchronizes measurements for highly modulated
electronic ballast waveforms. In modern electronic lighting ballasts, it is
often difficult to make accurate measurements because the output signals
are high frequency waveforms that are heavily modulated by the power
frequency. Ballast mode provides a way of locking the measurement period
to the power frequency.
Standard harmonics analysis
The PA1000 features harmonics analysis to the 50th harmonic as a
standard feature. Harmonics, THD and related measurements can all be
analyzed simultaneously with other power parameters.
Harmonics bar chart display mode
Standard communication ports
The PA1000 comes standard with USB, Ethernet and GPIB communication
ports, plus a front-mounted USB port for data logging to a flash drive.
Standby power mode - Driven by consumer demand and energy
efficiency regulations (such as ENERGY STAR), there is an everincreasing need to measure power consumption of products while they are
in standby mode. One of the most widely used standards for measurement
is IEC 62301. Part of this standard requires the measurement of power
over a prolonged period of time without missing any short duration power
events. The PA1000 standby power mode provides continuous sampling of
voltage and current to produce an accurate Watts measurement over the
user specified period.
Inrush mode - For measuring the peak current during any event. Typically
this is used to measure the peak current when a product is first switched
on.
Integrator mode - Used to provide measurements for determining energy
consumption (Watt-hours, Ampere-hours, etc.).
PA1000 rear panel communication ports
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PWRVIEW PC software for the PA1000 Power
Analyzer
PWRVIEW is a supporting software application for Windows PCs that
compliments and extends the functionality of the PA1000. PWRVIEW
enables you to do the following:
Communicate with the PA1000 over any of the instrument comm ports
Change instrument settings remotely
Transfer, view, and save measurement data in real-time from the
instrument, including waveforms, harmonic bar charts, and plots
Log measurement data over a period of time
Communicate with and download data from multiple PA1000
instruments
Create formulae for the calculation of power conversion efficiency and
other values
Export measurement data to .csv format for import into other
applications
Automate instrument setup, data collection, and report generation for
key applications with just a few clicks, using wizard-driven interfaces
Preliminary Datasheet
Full test results report
Perform automated full compliance testing for Low Power Standby per
IEC 62301, Edition 2
Additional test automation will be added with future releases
PWRVIEW full compliance test screen
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Specifications
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Available measurements
Voltage and current ranges
Voltage ranges 1000 V
Current ranges (20 A shunt) 100 A
Current ranges (1 A shunt) 2.0 A
V
- Volts RMS VTHD - Volts Total Harmonic Distortion
rms
A
- Amps RMS ATHD - Amps Total Harmonic Distortion
rms
WATT - Watts Z - Impedance
VA - Volt-Amps R - Resistance
VAR - Volt-Amps reactive X - Reactance
FREQ - Frequency HR - Integrator time
PF - Power factor WHR - Watt Hours
VPK+ - Volts peak (positive) VAHrs - VA Hours
VPK- - Volts peak (negative) VArHr - VAr Hours
APK+ - Amps peak (positive) AHR - Amp Hours
APK- - Amps peak (negative) V-harm - Voltage harmonics
VDC - Volts DC A-harm - Ampere harmonics
ADC - Amps DC V range
VCF - Voltage crest factor A range
ACF - Current crest factor
peak
peak
peak
, 50 A
, 1.0 A
, 500 V
peak
peak
peak
, 20 A
, 0.4 A
, 200 V
peak
peak
peak
, 10 A
, 0.2 A
, 100 V
peak
peak
peak
, 5 A
, 0.1 A
, 50 V
peak
, 2 A
peak
, 20 V
peak
peak
, 0.04 A
, 1 A
peak
peak
, 10 V
, 0.5 A
peak
, 0.02 A
peak
peak
peak
, 0.2 A
, 0.01 A
peak
peak
, 0.1 A
, 0.004 A
peak
peak
, 0.002 A
peak
Measurement accuracy - voltage
Voltage accuracy, V
(45 Hz to 850 Hz)
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Voltage accuracy, V
RMS
RMS
± 0.05% of Reading ± 0.05% of Range ± 0.05 V
± 0.1% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± (0.02*F)% of Reading ± 0.05 V (typical)
(10 Hz to 45 Hz,
850 Hz to 1 MHz, typical)
Voltage accuracy, DC (typical) ± 0.1% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± 0.05 V
Effect of common mode
100 V, 100 kHz < 500 mV
(typical)
Measurement accuracy - current
Current accuracy, A
(45 Hz to 850 Hz)
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Current accuracy, A
RMS
RMS
± 0.05% of Reading ± 0.05% of Range ± (50 µV/Z
± 0.1% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± (0.02*F)% of Reading ± (50 µV/Z
(10 Hz to 45 Hz,
850 Hz to 1 MHz, typical)
Current accuracy, DC (typical) ± 0.1% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± (100 µV/Z
Current - peak inrush
accuracy (100 A
peak
range)
Effect of common mode
(typical)
2% of Range ± 20 mA
100 V, 100 kHz, 20 A shunt < 15 mA
100 V, 100 kHz, 1 A shunt < 500 μA
100 V, 100 kHz, external shunt < 40 mV
)
ext
) (typical)
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Measurement accuracy frequency
Frequency (10 Hz to 20 kHz) 0.1% of Reading, with the peak of the signal extending 10% above and 10% below the DC level
Frequency (20 kHz to 1 MHz) 0.1% of Reading, with the peak of the signal extending 25% above and 25% below the DC level
Measurement accuracy - power
Watts accuracy
VA accuracy
VAR accuracy (typical)
PF Accuracy Cos θ -cos [ θ± ( Vh1
1
1
± 0.075% of Reading ± 0.075% of Range (PF=1)
± 0.075% of Reading ± 0.075% of Range
VA ± VA
error
2
- W ± W
ph.err
error
± Ah1
2
- VA2- W
)] ± 0.002
ph.err
2
Preliminary Datasheet
Measurement accuracy - harmonic
magnitude and phase (typical)
Voltage harmonics magnitude
1
± 0.02% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± (0.04*F)% of Reading ± 0.05 V
(10 Hz to 1 MHz)
Voltage harmonics phase ± 0.1 ± [ 0.01 * V
Current harmonics magnitude
± 0.2% of Reading ± 0.1% of Range ± (0.04*F)% of Reading ± (50 µV /Z
range
/ V
reading
)] ± (0.2 / V
) ± ( 0.005 *F )
range
)
ext
(10 Hz to 1 MHz)
Current harmonics phase ± 0.1 ± [0.01 * A
range
/ A
)] ± (0.002 / A
reading
range * Zext
)) ± (0.005 *F)
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
Height 102 4.0
Width 223 8.7
Depth 285 11.2
Weight Kg lb
Net (without lead set) 3.2 7.0
Temperature C F
Operating 0 °C to +40 °C +32 °F to +102 °F
Nonoperating -20 °C to +60 °C -4 °F to +140 °F
mm in
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F is the frequency measured in kHz. In the case of harmonics, F is the harmonic frequency.
Z
is the shunt impedance and must be less than or equal to 10 ohms.
ext
Specifications are valid only when applicable voltage and current inputs are >10% of range. The exception is harmonics where the specification is valid when the magnitude of the harmonic is >2% of range.
Measurement conditions during calibration: Instrument default settings unless otherwise stated, Sine waves applied to V and I inputs, 30 minute warm-up, Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C.
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Ordering information
Models
PA1000 Single-phase power analyzer
Standard accessories
Voltage lead set
Country-specific power cord
USB host-to-device interface cable
Documentation CD Includes user manual in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Korean, and Russian languages.
Certificate of calibration Documents the traceability to National Metrology Institute(s) and ISO9001 Quality System Registration
Five year product warranty
Recommended accessories
BB1000-NA Breakout box (North America plug configuration)
BB1000-EU Breakout box (Europe plug configuration)
BB1000-UK Breakout box (United Kingdom plug configuration)
BALLAST-CT Specialty current transducer for lamp ballast testing
CL200 Current clamp, 1 A - 200 A, for Tektronix Power Analyzers
CL1200 Current clamp, 0.1 A - 1200 A, for Tektronix Power Analyzers
PA-LEADSET Replacement lead set for Tektronix Power Analyzers (one channel lead set)
BB1000-NA breakout box
The Tektronix breakout box provides an easy way to make wiring connections between your device under test and the Tektronix power analyzer. Your device power cord plugs
directly into the outlet on the breakout box (choose the version that best matches the connector style for your geography).
Connection to the power analyzer is then simple, using the standard input lead set with 4 mm safety banana connectors that are provided as a standard accessory with the
power analyzer.
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Power plug options
Opt. A0 North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
Opt. A1 Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A2 United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A3 Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A4 North America power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A5 Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A6 Japan power plug (100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz)
Opt. A10 China power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A11 India power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A12 Brazil power plug (60 Hz)
Opt. A99 No power cord
Service options
Preliminary Datasheet
Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5 Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.
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