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AMETEK CTS
2.4.
Interference to the environment
CAUTION: The AMETEK CTS interferences generators are instruments which intentionally emit electro-
magnetic interference during the test (e.g., ESD, EFT, conducted RF, etc.). Therefore, a disturbance of the
environment and surrounding equipment cannot be excluded.
The user has an obligation to use a suitable test environment in order to minimize influences to the envi-
CAUTION
ronment. This may require a suitable screening or to test in a shielded room.
2.4.1.
Safety Precautions
The test area must be secured that only authorized test personnel may enter it.
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Working alone with high voltages is dangerous
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The high voltages must be switched off when nobody is present
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Neither the EUT nor cables or accessories must be touched during the test
Make sure all high voltage connections are adequately insulated to prevent accidental contact by you or neighbor-
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ing systems
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Keep one hand in your pocket when probing high voltage circuits or discharging capacitors. This reduces the peril
to touch the high voltage with both hands
While working on the EUT, the test procedure should be stopped and the EUT disconnected from the voltage pow-
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er supply
The EUT must be tested within a safety container or within a protected area. In extreme circumstances the EUT
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may ignite or explode as a result of internal damage
2.5. Danger from EUT
CAUTION: The device being tested may become defective and ignite due to the influence of the ap-
plied test signal.
The stored energy inside the test simulator must be considered. This energy can destroy or damage
the EUT even when the EUT operates under normal conditions.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Moving parts may move in an unexpected way due to the interference of the applied signal.
Never approach a test setup that uses actuators or electric motors during the test run!
CAUTION
Therefore, the operator shall take the following precautions:
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As soon as the EUT ceases to operate as intended, the test shall be stopped immediately.
In case of internal damage, the operator may be exposed to high frequency signals of high power (up to 75 Watts and
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more) anywhere on the EUT.
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Cables and connectors can be overloaded by high voltages or energies.
Due to internal damage of components fire and/or explosion may occur.
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Unintended use of the EUT may cause hazardous situations in the vicinity of the test area.
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The user is responsible for the correct EUT protection. The device under test is to be secured in such a way that no
dangerous conditions arise.
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Some generators, such as the PFM and PFS 200-series do not generate high voltage on their own. Nevertheless, a
DUT with heavy inductance will self-generate high voltage due to switching processes in all generators, or when switch-
ing them on or off using the 200-series.
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