Time Electronics 1021 DC Current Source

£1,140.00

Output

0 to 99.99mA in 3 ranges:
0 to 99.99mA in 10μA steps
0 to 9.999mA in 1μA steps
0 to 999.9μA in 0.1μA steps

Accuracy

± 0.02% of setting ± 0.02% of range, ± 0.2μA

Voltage Capacity

Adjustable between 14 and 40 volts. Maximum output power 2.4 watts.

Voltage Limit Indicator

Provides indication of insufficient drive voltage.

Output Polarity

Positive or negative switch selected. A centre ‘off’ position provides an open circuit on the output terminals.

Output Stability

Better than 60ppm per °C (-10°C to +50°C). Better than 25ppm/hr (at constant temperature).

Output Noise

Less than 15ppm of full scale.

Load Regulation

Better than 20ppm per volt change in output.

Null Sensitivity

Adjustable from ± 20mA to ± 20μA FSD via front panel control. Maximum resolution is 1μA.

Power Supply

NiMH rechargeable batteries with external mains recharger (supplied as standard).
Standard mains voltage is 220–250V, 50/60Hz. 100–125V, 50/60Hz is available but must be specified on ordering.

 

Dimensions

H200 x W75 x D110mm (H215 x W100 x D120mm including protective boot)

Weight

0.75kg (1.1kg including protective boot)

Supplied With               Protective cover (fitted), rechargeable battery pack (installed) with mains charger, and user manual

Optional Extras

Carry Case and calibration certificates traceable to NPL and UKAS

Country of Origin UK

Description

The 1021 is a precision DC current source suitable for calibration and test applications from micro-amp levels up to 100mA. Three output ranges are available; 0 to 99.99mA in 10μA steps, 0 to 9.999mA in 1μA steps, and 0 to 999.9μA in 0.1μA steps. Output voltage is adjustable between 14 and 40 volts, with a maximum output power of 2.4 watts.

A precision DC current source suitable for calibration and test applications from micro-amp levels up to 100mA. This model is used to calibrate current sensitive transducers and their associated indicating and recording instruments.

• 0 to 100mA output in 3 ranges
• Accuracy 0.02% of setting + 0.02% of range
• 25ppm/hr stability
• Up to 40V output drive
• LED null measuring facility
• Short circuit overload protected
• Safety terminals
• Removable protective boot
• 10 hours typical use between charges
• Battery charger supplied
• Optional carry case
• H215 x W100 x D120mm, weight 1.4kg

The functionality of the 1021 is based on the popular Time Electronics 1007 millivolt source, incorporating many of the well-proven features that enable fast and simple operation. Useful attributes include an LED voltage limit indicator, that shows the user when the 1021 is unable to supply sufficient drive voltage to maintain the set output current. The instrument is also short circuit and overload protected.

The unique circuit design ensures that it stays well within specification for at least 12 months.  Variation with temperature is better than 60ppm per °C, and typically better than 20ppm per hour at constant temperature. To improve the switch reliability, additional back-up contacts have been used, so even if a contact fails the 1021 will still operate correctly.

The accuracy and stability are such that a wide range of applications are possible. In the process industries it may be used to test and calibrate current sensitive transducers, and their associated indicating and recording instruments. The semiconductor industry requires constant current sources for parameter measurements. It may also be used to measure DC current accurately by using the null facility to back off the unknown current. Resolution of 1µA is possible.

Safety Terminals
Fitted as standard and fully compatible with 4mm shrouded plugs, as well as standard plugs, bare wires, and spade terminals.

Added Protection
The 1021 comes fitted with an ergonomic rubber cover providing increased protection and durability. It has a textured grip for comfortable handling and openings at the top and bottom to allow access to the battery meter and a position to place labels if required. It is easy to remove if the user prefers a stand-alone unit or to house the 1021 in the optional 9027 carry case. 

Portable Operation
Rechargeable batteries and mains charger are supplied with the unit as standard. Complete recharge time is 10 to 12 hours although sufficient charge for a few hours operation can be obtained with only 30 minutes charge. Full charge allows 10 hours typical use. The battery condition monitored by a meter on the top of the 1021.

Applications
Transducers: The ability to source and measure current makes the 1021 ideal for testing and calibration of many types of current transducer and their associated measuring equipment.

Semiconductor Parameters: The 1021 covers many applications in a wide variety of semiconductor measurements including; forward voltage drops, zener diode characteristics and temperature coefficients, transistor gains (hfe) and saturation voltages. Characteristic curves of devices can be easily plotted by selecting suitable output currents on the 1021. It can also be used to drive Hall effect devices.

Resistance and Temperature Measurement: Low ohm and contact resistance of relays, switches, connectors, etc can be easily measured using the 1021 as the current source in a 4-terminal kelvin system where lead and probe resistance do not affect the accuracy of the reading. This method can also be used in thermometry for calibration and measurement of platinum-resistance thermometers and thermistors

Features & Specification

More Information
Key Features 0.02% Accuracy, Safety Terminals, 0 to 100mA Ranges
Product Stock Status Next Day Delivery (subject to availability)
Manufacturer Time Electronics
Short Description

Output

0 to 99.99mA in 3 ranges:
0 to 99.99mA in 10μA steps
0 to 9.999mA in 1μA steps
0 to 999.9μA in 0.1μA steps

Accuracy

± 0.02% of setting ± 0.02% of range, ± 0.2μA

Voltage Capacity

Adjustable between 14 and 40 volts. Maximum output power 2.4 watts.

Voltage Limit Indicator

Provides indication of insufficient drive voltage.

Output Polarity

Positive or negative switch selected. A centre ‘off’ position provides an open circuit on the output terminals.

Output Stability

Better than 60ppm per °C (-10°C to +50°C). Better than 25ppm/hr (at constant temperature).

Output Noise

Less than 15ppm of full scale.

Load Regulation

Better than 20ppm per volt change in output.

Null Sensitivity

Adjustable from ± 20mA to ± 20μA FSD via front panel control. Maximum resolution is 1μA.

Power Supply

NiMH rechargeable batteries with external mains recharger (supplied as standard).
Standard mains voltage is 220–250V, 50/60Hz. 100–125V, 50/60Hz is available but must be specified on ordering.

 

Dimensions

H200 x W75 x D110mm (H215 x W100 x D120mm including protective boot)

Weight

0.75kg (1.1kg including protective boot)

Supplied With               Protective cover (fitted), rechargeable battery pack (installed) with mains charger, and user manual

Optional Extras

Carry Case and calibration certificates traceable to NPL and UKAS

Country of Origin UK

Delivery

Updated January 2024

Please note, our cut-off time is 2:00pm

Orders requiring calibration 

Whilst we take the greatest care to get all orders dispatched and delivered to you in the stated time frame, orders received PM and requiring calibration may on occasion miss dispatch that day, according to the complexity of the calibration.
Be assured they will ship on the next dispatch this in most cases should not add more than 24 hours to your delivery.

Bank/Public Holidays

Predicted delivery times are based on regular trading days Monday to Friday. Public holidays, bank holidays and weekends are outside the usual scope
of our dispatch and subject to activities/holidays of our carriers and therefore may incur additional days lead time to your order.

*UK Mainland (Revised March 2021)

Service Price
Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value OVER £75.00 ex VAT FREE
Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value UNDER £75.00 ex VAT £4.95
Next WORKING Day (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)  – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B  - ANY order value - Order by 2:00pm £7.75
Saturday ANYTIME Delivery - Order by 2:00pm £9.95
 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Surcharges

Because of the high cost of carriage, we regretfully need to apply a surcharge on all deliveries made in the following regions:

  • Zones A & B  - Mainland delivery rates apply. 
  • Zone C - Scottish Highlands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone D - Outer Hebrides, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, and Channel Islands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone E - Northern Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone F - Republic of Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).

Offshore Services

All offshore deliveries are a 3-4 day service as standard. This includes Channel Islands, Northern & Southern Ireland, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man and the Scilly Isles.

International delivery

International delivery charges are automatically added to your order at the checkout. For any questions regarding international deliveries please contact us at sales@isswww.co.uk

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