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Keysight Technologies PD1500A Operation And Maintenance

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Keysight PD1500A
Double-Pulse Test
Safety Enclosure
Provides detailed information to set-up, operate
and maintain the PD1500A Dynamic Power Device
Analyzer/Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety En-
closure. This guide is for system operators and
includes safety guidelines.
Rack and
Operation and
General Maintenance

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  • Page 1 Keysight PD1500A Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure Provides detailed information to set-up, operate and maintain the PD1500A Dynamic Power Device Analyzer/Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety En- closure. This guide is for system operators and includes safety guidelines. Operation and...
  • Page 3 WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDI- without prior agreement and written con- www.keysight.com/find/PD1500A TIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM sent from Keysight Technologies, Inc. as EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE (product-specific information and sup- governed by United States and interna- LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WAR- port, software and documentation tional copyright laws.
  • Page 4 Safety Information The following general safety precau- Do Not Operate Near Flammable Do Not Modify the Instrument Liquids tions must be observed during all Do not install substitute parts or per- phases of operation of these instru- Do not operate the instruments in the form any unauthorized modification to ments.
  • Page 5 Safety and Regulatory Symbols A CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating pro- cedure or practice that, if not cor- The CE marking is a registered trade- rectly performed or adhered to, mark of the European Community (if could result in damage to the accompanied by a year, it is the year R-R-Kst-SP19629...
  • Page 6 The use of any other accessory is not recommended or supported. Intended Use of Equipment The Keysight Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure and Test Fixtures, along with the recommended accessories, are intended to be used for the PD1500A Dynamic Power Device Analyzer/Double-Pulse Tester.
  • Page 7 Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protections provided by the system. In addition, it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the system. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 8 • Instruments, probes or cables that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel. Return the product to a Keysight Technologies sales or service office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 9 PD1500A Dynamic Power Device Analyzer/ Double-Pulse Test System Documentation Install the PD1500A Double-Pulse Test System PD1500A DPT Rack and Safety Enclosure Installation Guide Install and use Install, configure Operate and the Si/SiC Test and use the maintain the Fixture and...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Receiving the Rack ..........15 PD1500A Double-Pulse Tests System Installation Plan....16 Electrical and Environmental Requirements .
  • Page 12 Keysight DPT Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    This chapter contains: Plan the Rack and Safety Enclosure Site Installation page 15 Customer Responsibilities page 15 Receiving the Rack page 15 PD1500A Double-Pulse Tests System Installation Plan page 16 Electrical and Environmental Requirements page 17 Rack Ventilation page 19...
  • Page 14 Introduction Safety Hood Oscilloscope DPT Test Fixture with oscilloscope probes Emergency Stop Button Power On/Off DPT Rack and Switch Safety Enclosure with test equipment Hood Open Button Reset Button Figure 1 Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure Keysight Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide...

  • Page 15: Plan The Rack And Safety Enclosure Site Installation

    Plan the Rack and Safety Enclosure Site Installation Customer Responsibilities The final location at customer site must meet the following requirements prior to the installation. Details on these requirements are provided in the PD1500A System Installation Guide.  Receive the Double-Pulse Test Solution (multiple shipping containers).

  • Page 16: Pd1500A Double-Pulse Tests System Installation Plan

    Inspect the rack for damage (scratches, dents, bent pieces, etc.). If the rack is damaged, notify the carrier and the nearest Keysight Technologies Sales and Service office immediately. PD1500A Double-Pulse Tests System Installation Plan The Rack and Safety Enclosure is a free-standing rack with test instruments installed in the rack and a Safety Enclosure on top.

  • Page 17: Electrical And Environmental Requirements

    Electrical and Environmental Requirements Introduction Electrical and Environmental Requirements Input Voltage Operating Operating Humidity Operating Temperature Environment  200-240 VAC, 10 %, 20 °C to +30 °C 50% to 80% RH, Indoor location only Maximum Power rating 13A, Non-condensing Typical 600 VA, 50/60 Hz The Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure is designed to operate on 200 to 240 VAC single phase.

  • Page 18: Static-Safe Handling Procedures

    Introduction Electrical and Environmental Requirements Static-safe Handling Procedures Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Use a static-safe work station to perform at work on electronic assemblies. This figure shows a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection: - Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap - Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap Both types, when used together, provide...

  • Page 19: Rack Ventilation

    Rack Ventilation Introduction Rack Ventilation The Rack and Safety Enclosure has four air intake fans (two on each side) and two large exhaust fans on the rear of the Safety Enclosure hood. Additionally, there are two vents (no fans) on the rear of the rack for warm air exhaust. For proper air flow through the Rack and Safety Enclosure, do not block air vents or rack cooling fans.
  • Page 20 Introduction Rack Ventilation Keysight Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide...

  • Page 21: Operating The Rack And Safety Enclosure

    – It is possible to manually override the latch on the Safety Hood. Never attempt to bypass the safety functions and features of the PD1500A Double-Pulse Test Solution Rack and Safety Enclosure. To avoid contact with extremely high Never attempt to bypass...

  • Page 22: Using The Rack And Safety Enclosure

    Power Switch On Power Switch Off In general, you should turn off the PD1500A solution when it will not be used for long periods of time. This is to prevent a problem with the Heinzinger HV power supply. If the solution has been left...

  • Page 23: Light Tower Inside The Safety Hood

    Using the Rack and Safety Enclosure Operating the Rack and Safety Enclosure Light Tower Inside the Safety Hood Green Light -- High voltage is off. It is safe to open the Safety Hood Amber Light -- Emergency Stop button has been pushed. Pull the Emergency Stop button out and press the RESET button.

  • Page 24: In Case Of A Power Outage

    Using the Rack and Safety Enclosure In Case of a Power Outage In case of a power outage, the PD1500A safely discharges the internal bank capacitors. However, it may take several minutes depending on the remaining charge. The Safety Hood remains locked in the event of a power outage.

  • Page 25: Rack And Safety Enclosure Maintenance

    Rack and Safety Enclosure Maintenance Operating the Rack and Safety Enclosure Rack and Safety Enclosure Maintenance There are no specific parts in the Rack and Safety Enclosure that require periodic replacement. Nevertheless, regularly check all parts in the system for changes like broken cables, defective fans, loose connections, etc.
  • Page 26 Operating the Rack and Safety Enclosure Rack and Safety Enclosure Maintenance – 12 months: Perform the safety related tests according to DIN VDE 0701 / VDE 0702 or the corresponding standard valid in the country of operation of the test system. The tests should include the following measurements: -- Isolation -- Earth current -- Ground bound...

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    (used for calibration only). – Heinzinger EVO High Voltage Power Supply -- mounted in the test rack. These test instruments should be installed in the rack by a Keysight-trained Application Engineer. Refer to the Keysight PD1500A System Installation Guide for detailed information.

  • Page 28: Rack And Safety Enclosure System Documentation

    PD1500 Test Rack and Safety Enclosure. PN: PD1500-90003 - PD1500A Si/SiC Test Fixture User Guide: Provides detailed information to install and use the Double-Pulse Test Modules for testing Si/SiC devices in the DPT Test Fixture. PN: PD1500-90004 - PD1500A System Installation Guide: Provides detailed information for Keysight personnel to install the Double-Pulse Rack and Safety Enclosure at a customer’s site.

  • Page 29: Service Information

    Repackaging the device requires original shipping containers and materials or their equivalents. Keysight Technologies can provide packaging materials for the individual test instruments. Contact Keysight as per “Sales and Technical Support”...
  • Page 30 Additional Information Rack and Safety Enclosure System Documentation Keysight Double-Pulse Test Rack and Safety Enclosure Operation Guide...
  • Page 32 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2020-2021 Printed in Malaysia Third Edition, June 2021 *PD1500-90003* PD1500-90003 www.keysight.com...

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