High Performance Compact Power Analyzer | PPA1500 series

Newtons4th (N4L) PPA1500 Series
Compact Power Analyzer
1-3 phases, 20/30 A input current, bandwidth DC~1 MHz

Compact High-Performance Analyzer
The PPA1500 is a precise 3-phase power measurement device and modern power analyzer, developed for professional electronic test and measurement applications. As a high-precision power analyzer, it delivers accurate results when measuring current, voltage, and power. Thanks to its flexible configuration, it is equally suited for laboratory and production environments, ensuring efficient and precise analysis of complex applications and products.

Features of the PPA1500
With a measurement bandwidth of up to 1 MHz and a full graphic display, the PPA1500 provides clear visualization of measured values and harmonics. Intelligent filters ensure stable results even with PWM signals, making this 3-phase power analyzer the ideal solution for complex measurements in electronic systems.
Special modes such as “Inrush Current” and “Standby Power” enable precise compliance testing according to electronic standards. The integrated 3-phase data logger allows extensive trend analysis and complete documentation across the entire measurement range.

Technology Highlight
The PPA1500 series uses N4L’s planar shunt technology, designed for maximum measurement accuracy. This innovation enables highly precise current measurements into the MHz range – without the typical limitations of conventional shunt resistors.

Rack Options
The PPA1500 series is available as a 1-, 2- or 3-phase unit in a compact half-rack enclosure (2U, ½ rack). Additionally, a 6-phase version is available, with two PPA1530 units installed side by side in a 2U rack. This solution offers maximum flexibility and is ideal for complex power measurements in demanding test and development environments.

Calibration Certificate
All instruments of the PPA1500 series are supplied as standard with a UKAS ISO-17025 calibration certificate. Calibration is performed in N4L’s accredited ISO-17025 laboratory in the UK.

Specifications of the PPA1500 Power Analyzer

Technical Data

• Basic accuracy: ±0.05 %
• Frequency range: AC up to 1 MHz (from 10 mHz)
• Phase accuracy: 10 m° (at low power factors)
• Sampling rate / analysis: 1 MS/s on all channels, real-time gapless analysis
• PWM capable: intelligent parallel digital filters for stable results with switched signals
• Measurement range: up to 1000 V RMS (2,500 V peak, direct)
• Standard: 20 A RMS (300 A peak)
• Optional: high-current version up to 30 A RMS (1000 A peak)
• Internal shunts: high precision, maximum accuracy without external shunts
• External sensors: BNC input for shunts / current sensors
• Inrush current
• Phase-controlled inrush current switch (PCIS): 10 A RMS (300 A peak)

Display & Analysis

• Full graphic display: oscilloscope, vector, and numeric views
• Harmonics / THD: bar chart with min/max/average trend recording
• Data logger: integrated memory for trend curves and measurement data

Measured Parameters

• W, VA, var, PF, RMS (AC/DC/Peak), crest factor, frequency, phase, impedance, harmonics and more

Interfaces

• Standard: USB, LAN, RS-232 (remote control / data acquisition)
• Optional: GPIB, additional AUX ports, BNC connection for N4L shunts

Configurations

• 1-, 2- or 3-phase in 2U half-rack enclosure
• 6-phase option (two PPA1530 in a 2U rack)

Calibration & Certification

• Supplied as standard with UKAS ISO-17025 certificate
• Broadband calibration up to 1 MHz in N4L’s accredited ISO-17025 laboratory

Application Areas of the PPA1500 Series

• Aerospace testing
• Household appliance testing
• IEC62301 → standby power measurement
• E-mobility testing
• Education, research and development

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