Expand the workload capability of your power and electrical calibrators
The Fluke Calibration 52120A Transconductance Amplifier supplies dc current up to 100 amps and ac current up to 120 amps, at accuracies to 140 ppm. Using accessory coils, it can generate 3,000 or 6,000 amps. Three 52120As connected in parallel can output up to 360 amps. Inductive drive capability of 1 mH and compliance voltage of 4.5 volts support a wide range of applications.
52120A performance at a glance
- Industry-leading amplifier accuracy:
- - 140 ppm ac (used with 61XXA Electrical Power Standard or 5730A)
- - 350 ppm ac (used with dc/lf calibrator
- - 160 ppm dc (used with dc/lf calibrator
- Frequency: DC to 10 kHz
- Burden voltage (compliance): 4.5 V @ 120 A
- Inductive drive capability: 1 mH load
- Output ranges: 2 A, 20 A, 120 A
- Input ranges: 2 V or 200 mA F.S. for 2 A and 20 A ranges, 1.2 V or 120 mA F.S. for 120 A range
- Parallel operation: (Closed loop mode with 61XXX or 5730A) 2 or 3 amplifiers, up to 360 A in a single phase
- Parallel operation: (Standalone mode), up to 10 amplifiers, up to 1200 A in a single phase
- Accessory coils: 25-turn coil supports 3000 A, 50-turn coil supports 6000 A
- Control communication with 6105A/6100B Electrical Power Standards or 5730A
- GPIB remote operation
The 52120A is designed for users whose ability to address their calibration workload may be
limited by the output current, accuracy and drive capability of their present test equipment,
including:
- Calibration professionals in a calibration/standards lab or an electrical utility
- Manufacturers of power/energy instrumentation and meters, power quality analyzers or power converters
- Users of electrical test and measurement equipment
The 52120A operates as a transconductance amplifier with:
- 5522A/5502A/5520A/5500A Multi-Product Calibrators
- 5730A*/5700A/5720A Multifunction Calibrator
- 6105A*/6100B* Electrical Power Standard
- 5080A Multi-Product Calibrator
- 9100 Universal Calibration System
- Any calibrator, signal generator or power supply capable of sourcing 2 V or 200 mA, dc or ac
*Special closed-loop operating mode
You may also operate your 52120A in closed-loop mode, seamlessly communicating with your Fluke Calibration 6105A or 6100B Electrical Power Standard to deliver enhanced 52120A accuracy.
| Operating limits | |
| Output ranges | 2 A, 20 A, 120 A (100 A dc) |
| Input current range | 200 mA, 200 mA, 120 mA (100 mA dc) |
| Current gain | 10, 100, 1000 |
| Input voltage range | 2 V, 2 V, 1.2 V (1.0 V dc) |
| Transconductance | 1,10,100 Siemens |
| Frequency | To 10 kHz |
| Maximum output compliance voltage | 4.5 Vrms (6.4 Vpeak) |
| Inductive drive capability: | 1 mH load |
| Output isolation, current terminal to earth | 600 Vrms, 850 Vpeak, dc to 850 Hz |
| Performance specifications | |
| AC accuracy, closed loop with 6105A | To 140 ppm |
| DC accuracy, standalone | To 160 ppm |
| AC accuracy, standalone | To 350 ppm |
| Phase angle accuracy | 0.006° |
| Load dependent phase angle shift | <0.001° @ 60 Hz |
| General specifications | |
| Input line voltage range | 100 V to 240 V with up to ±10 % fluctuations |
| Transient overvoltage | Impulse withstand (overvoltage); Category II of IEC 60364-4-443 |
| Frequency | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
| Maximum consumption | < 1500 VA |
| Calibration Documentation | Report of calibration with data included; 17025 accredited report optional |
| Dimensions with feet (H x W x L) | 192 mm x 432 mm x 645 mm (7.6 inches x 17 inches x 25.5 inches) |
| Dimensions without feet (H x W x L) | 178 mm x 432 mm x 645 mm (7 inches x 17 inches x 25.5 inches) |
| Weight | 25 kg (54 lb.) |
| Design standards and compliance | Designed to EN 61010-1: 2010, CAN/CSA 22.2 No 61010.1-04, ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004, EN 61326-1:2006 CE marked, CSA listed |
| Operating temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Calibration temperature range | 16 °C to 30 °C |
| Warm up time | 1 hour |
| Safe operating max. relative humidity (non-condensing) | <80 % 5 °C to 31 °C ramping linearly down to 50 % at 35 °C |
| Operating altitude | 0 m to 2,500 m |
| Shock and vibration | MIL-PRF-28800F class 3 |
| Specification confidence level | 99% |
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| 52120A/COIL3KA |
Coil, 25 Turn, 3000 Amp |
| 52120A/COIL6KA |
Coil, 50 Turn, 6000 Amp |
| 52120A/COIL12V |
Coil 12 V DC Supply |
| Application Notes |
|---|
Electrical Load Limitations of Transconductance Amplifiers (1.59 MB) |
|
Extend the Workload of Your Calibrators with Current Coils Application Note (710.29 KB) |
| Firmware |
|---|
| 52120A Transconductance Amplifier Firmware Upgrade |
| Specifications |
|---|
|
52120A Extended Specifications (1.13 MB) |
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