A digitally synthesized power calibration source for precise meter testing.
This enables independent control of voltage, current, and phase to simulate real power conditions with high stability and repeatability. The system helps technicians calibrate wattmeters and watthour meters more reliably than traditional methods.
The equipment described provides two programmable, low-level sinusoidal signals that form a dual-channel voltage and current source. It can generate voltages from 0 to 240 volts and currents from 0 to 5 amperes, with a phase angle from 0 to 360 degrees. The design uses a digital waveform generator and precision amplifiers to produce stable outputs that support accurate measurement of active and reactive power. A desk-top computer and interface hardware coordinate measurement and control, making it possible to set, monitor, and adjust outputs as needed.
What you will experience
- Independent control of amplitude and phase for two sinewave signals
- High-precision synthesis with fine angular resolution
- Software-driven calibration routines and data handling
- Connectivity to auxiliary instruments for measurement and verification
Ideal for readers who work in metrology labs, calibration services, or any environment that tests electrical power and energy meters against a known, programmable reference.