Keysight E36154A Power Supply, Single Output, Autoranging, 30 V, 80 A, 800 W

Description

Heavy loads make small supplies fall over. The Keysight E36154A power supply targets that case with a single-output autoranging benchtop source rated 30 V, 80 A and 800 W. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale in Vietnam.

Autoranging in plain terms

A fixed supply has a small box of voltage and current. However, an autoranging unit follows the power limit instead. Here are three working points that follow from the 800 W rating.

• Below 10 V, the full 80 A is available.
• Near 20 V, the ceiling falls to 40 A.
• Close to 30 V, it drops to about 26.7 A.

These figures come from simple division, so confirm the real curve in the Keysight data sheet.

Reading the display

The photo shows a display with 30 V, about 26.7 A and 800 W on screen. The set values below read 30 V and 80 A. Next to them, an over-voltage line and delay settings fill the right side. Soft keys along the bottom open menus, and the menu in the photo lists USB, LAN, digital I/O and GPIB entries. Also, a numeric keypad speeds up exact entries, while separate sense terminals sit beside the large output studs.

Site checks before delivery of a Keysight E36154A power supply

Eighty amps is a cabling problem as much as a source problem. So size the leads, terminals and fuses for the full current. In addition, confirm the mains voltage, breaker and connector at your lab. Then leave room around the unit for airflow, and plan an emergency shutdown path for the load.

Rent for a campaign, buy for a station

A rental fits a validation run, a burn-in campaign or a short gap while your own supply is away. However, purchase suits a station that needs this envelope every day. Send Lost in HCM your voltage and current needs, your dates and your delivery city. Then request a quote from Lost in HCM. See other power supplies in the category, read the Keysight site, or contact SMK Vietnam.

E36154A questions

How much current can the Keysight E36154A power supply deliver at 30 V?

Roughly 26.7 A. The 800 W power limit divided by 30 V gives that figure, and the full 80 A holds only at 10 V or lower.

How does the E36154A differ from the E36154ABV?

The ABV listing adds a BenchVue advanced power control bundle. Both list the same 30 V, 80 A and 800 W configuration, so the bundle is the only difference the listings state.

Is it a good fit for converter and inverter work?

It suits DC bus simulation and power-conversion development. However, check discharge energy, isolation and protection for each setup.