New Test Equipment Manufacturer! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 07:33:52 pm
content: A couple of years ago I dipped my toe-in-the-water with making and selling precision voltage references (under my eponymously named Fisher Instruments - units still available and supported!); we never sold enough to consider going full-time but now...I've finally taken the plunge, burnt my bridges, no going back, no plan B, etc.. and fulfilling my life long ambition of being of full-time Test Equipment Manufacturer and Designer!!!http://www.electron.plus

author: BillB
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 07:39:25 pm
content: Congrats and good luck!

author: threephase
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 08:06:54 pm
content: Good for you, hope it works out for you.Kind regards.

author: petemate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 08:54:20 pm
content: Looks cool! Can you tell more about the power analyzer?

author: simone.pignatti
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 08:56:30 pm
content: Congratulations!

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 09:10:24 pm
content: Updating your profile with a new job feels awesome, doesn't it!Best of luck

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 09:32:39 pm
content: Best of luck!Can a 10V reference be returned to you for recalibration?What are its drift over time specs?What is PROC389-2_1? Google only finds that on your website.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 09:39:25 pm
content: Quote from: petemate on November 20, 2019, 08:54:20 pmThank you all so far for the wishes and interest.petemate: we are releasing the CPA100 power analyzer later this week, basic specs:2 channel (16A rms, with a 100A peak current rating - 300Vrms with a 1000Vpk)Vrms, Irms, Active power, Apparent power, Reactive power, Vpk, Ipk, Frequency, Power Factor, Harmonic Power, Fundamental PowerVoltage Crest Factor, Current Crest Factor, Whr, VAhr, VArhr, intergration timeVoltage and Current oscilloscope0.25% basic accuracyWe are working on the logging functions (as well as screen capture and report generator) as well as more detailed harmonic analysis. Our aim is to keep releasing functions and updates.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 09:45:57 pm
content: Quote from: tggzzz on November 20, 2019, 09:32:39 pmHi tggzzz, yes - we are happy to calibrate units returned back to us (for the postage cost). This procedure is internal - i'll add it to the website soon.edit: I've been selling the 389-2 for a couple of years and the drift we've seen is below what we can reliably measure (10ppm) if the unit is powered up for short periods (not left on constantly) remember the temperature coefficient of the LT1021 is 2.5ppm/C. In production we seal the LT1021 in 4+ layers of silicone conformal coating after baking it for 24hrs.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 10:01:31 pm
content: Quote from: fcb on November 20, 2019, 09:45:57 pmYou might want to cover the cost of your time, in case I send it back once a month

author: Specmaster
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 10:05:25 pm
content: Congratulations and good luck, always great to hear of another British test gear manufacturer being added to the list.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 10:08:06 pm
content: Sounds like a massive amount of work for a person, though by the sound of "we" in the replies, you may have that covered. Good luck, I'm sure it will be fraught with difficulty, but is still worth the effort.I assume you already have plans in the works, but having those power plugs on the power analyzer be switched for regional variation would extend your potential consumerbase by quite a bit.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 10:23:33 pm
content: Quote from: DaJMasta on November 20, 2019, 10:08:06 pmThank you (& Specmaster)!We are using IEC C19/C20 plugs/sockets on the CPA100 compact power analyser, these are commonly used on servers worldwide - basically they are bigger (higher current) versions of the common IEC (C15/C16). We built the earlier prototypes with 4mm shrouded sockets.For the majority of customer use cases we think they will be interfacing with standard AC mains (e.g. measuring power, power factor, peak current etc..) and providing quality 4mm shrouded cables, interface boxes and adaptors would easily cost more than the £249 for the analyser.Each CPA100 is provided with mating C19/C20 Schurter connectors, and will also be selling suitable mains input cables on the site.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 10:28:29 pm
content: Quote from: tggzzz on November 20, 2019, 10:01:31 pmChallenge accepted tggzzz!

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 01, 2019, 08:17:01 pm
content: We've just released the CPA100 Compact Power Analyser, specs, final pricing, a couple of videos and datasheet.We will be shipping units from tomorrow (2nd Dec 2019).http://www.electron.plus

author: Mouse69
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2020, 09:14:33 pm
content: Well I've got my 10V reference and am very happy with it . I'm even more happy that my meters agree with it (within their spec), I was worried the Owon XDM3041 was well out (still gotta check resistance with it).

author: bson
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 18, 2020, 05:43:28 pm
content: Can the CPA100 collect data without being tethered to a PC?

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2020, 06:49:12 pm
content: That's already some interesting products. Good luck!

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2020, 07:29:04 pm
content: Quote from: bson on March 18, 2020, 05:43:28 pmHi bson.No - the CPA100 has to be tethered to a PC via USB. Sorry.

author: fcb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2020, 07:47:15 pm
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on March 18, 2020, 06:49:12 pmThanks. We are just previewing V20.002 of EPIC (the emails are going out now).The ASA100 now has PCB image & mark-up, a 'test tree', and shortly (probably V20.003 or V20.004) will have automatic signature recognition and automatic capture. Some screen shots of V20.002.We have stock of ASA100's, CPA100's and VREF's.

author: Mortymore
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2020, 07:53:41 pm
content: Hope you succeed! Best of luck.