

► Benchtop DC voltage and current source standard
with high accuracy of 0.002%
► SN 8310 is a standard DC voltage and current source.
► It supplies voltages from 100 nV to 110 V and currents from
1 nA to 110 mA with an accuracy of better than 0.002% (20 ppm).
SN 8310 is a standard DC voltage and current source. It supplies voltages from 100 nV to 110 V and currents from 1 nA to 110 mA with an accuracy of better than 0.002% (20 ppm).
It is fully programmable via RS 232 and IEEE 488 (option) interfaces, which makes it the perfect instrument for test benches and automatic test equipment applications. SN 8310 is also available with a battery in option.
SN 8310 is offered into a compact benchtop housing for on-site use as well as benchtop or panel mounted use. It is widely used in metrological departments, quality-control departments, research and development laboratories and also by maintenance and approval companies.
SN 8310 needs 30 seconds to warm-up and generate an output within 0.002% of final value, 5 minutes to get an output within 0.0002% of final value.
The exceptional precision, stability and extended range of the SN 8310 enable the instrument to address a wide variety of applications, which can be grouped into 3 types:
DC voltage and current standard for calibrating or testing voltmeters or ammeters (bench or panel mounted), but also electronic systems, such as dividers, amplifiers, converters, oscillators and other components whether linear or not.
Sensor simulation such as µV, mV or mA sources to calibrate controllers, transmitters, recorders and other instruments used in process control.
Ultra-stable, programmable, high precision power supply.
Specifications and performances in process @23°C ±1°C
DC current: Emission
Range | Emission range | Resolution | Accuracy / 1 year |
100 mA | -11 to 110 mA | 100 nA | 0.01% RDG + 800 nA |
10 mA | -1.1 to 11 mA | 10 nA | 0.01% RDG + 80 nA |
1 mA | -0.11 to 1.1 mA | 1 nA | 0.01% RDG + 8 nA |
Compliance, output impedance, stability, noise data
Range | Compliance with positive output | Compliance with negative output | Output impedance | Stability 24 h – 0.1 Hz |
Noise 0.1 – 10 Hz |
Noise 10 Hz – 10 kHz |
100 mA | (1) (2) | -5 V | > 10 MΩ | 0.0003% RDG + 300 nA | 500 nA | 1 µA |
10 mA | 110 V (2) | -10 V | > 10 MΩ | 0.0003% RDG + 03 nA | 50 nA | 100 nA |
1 mA | 110 V (2) | -10 V | > 10 MΩ | 0.0003% RDG + 3 nA | 5 nA | 10 nA |
(1) Power delivered by instrument is limited to 1.4 W approximately.
(2) Maximum output voltage can be limited to 25 V.
Temperature Coefficient < 10% accuracy /°C
Warm-up time:
- 30 s to generate an output within 0.002% of final value
- 5 min to get an output within 0.0002% of final value
Linearity: < 0.0003% of range
Max output voltage: 30 V
Possible external supply: ≤ 30 V
Overshoot: < 5%
DC voltage: Emission
Range | Emission range | Resolution | Accuracy / 1year |
100 V | -5 to 110 V | 100 µV | 0.004% RDG + 300 µV |
10 V | -1.1 to 11 V | 10 µV | 0.004% RDG + 30 µV |
1 V | -0.11 to 1.1 V | 1 µV | 0.005% RDG + 6 µV |
100 mV | -11 to 110 mV | 100 nV | 0.007% RDG + 20 µV |
Compliance, output impedance, stability, noise data
Range | Compliance with positive output | Compliance with negative output | Output impedance | Stability 24 h – 0.1 Hz |
Noise 0.1 – 10 Hz |
Noise 10 Hz – 10 kHz |
100 V | (1) | -11 mA | < 0.5 mΩ | 0.0001% RDG + 100 µV | 500 µV | 600 µV |
10 V | 110 mA | -11 mA | < 0.5 mΩ | 0.0001% RDG + 10 µV | 5 µV | 60 µV |
1 V | 110 mA | -11 mA | < 0.5 mΩ | 0.0001% RDG + 2 µV | 5 µV | 60 µV |
100 mV | - | - | 99 Ω | 0.0001% RDG + 500 nV | 500 nV | 10 µV |
(1) Power delivered by instrument is limited to 1.4 W approximately.
Temperature Coefficient < 10% accuracy /°C
Warm-up time:
- 30 s to generate an output within 0.002% of final value
- 5 min to get an output within 0.0002% of final value
Linearity: < 0.0003% of range
Max output voltage: 30 V
Possible external supply: ≤ 30 V
Overshoot: < 5%
Further features
Step simulation | Manual or automatic generation of user programmable steps |
Generation of programmed values | Emission of 200 calibration values recalled: - Via keyboard - Via digital interface - In automatic sequencing with programmable time interval between every value |
General specifications
Size | 225 x 88 x 310 mm |
Weight | 2 to 3 kg according to the configuration |
Display | LCD display, 1,100,000 counts, height: 11.5 mm |
Power supply | 115 / 230 V ±10% (50/400 Hz) |
Battery (option) | Type: 12 V Battery life: 2 to 3.5 hours Charging time: 12 to 14 hours |
Communication ports | RS 232 IEEE488 in option |
Storage capacity | 200 emission values |
Environmental specifications
Reference range | 23°C ±1°C (RH: 45 to 75% w/o condensing) |
Operating reference range | 0 to +45°C (RH: 20 to 80% w/o condensing) |
Limit operating range | 0 to +50°C (RH: 10 to 80% w/o condensing) |
Storage temperature limits | -30°C to +55°C (-15 to +50°C for model with battery charged) |
IP protection | IP40 according to EN60529 |
Safety specifications
Class | In accordance with EN 61010-1 Category III, pollution 2 |
Rated voltage | 60 V |
Chocks and vibrations | EN 61010-1 |
EMC conformity | Immunity:
EN 61000-4-4
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