AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Contents Safety..........................4 1.1. Safety Aspects ............................ 4 1.2. Safety and warning label on the device ....................4 1.3. Responsibility of the operator ......................5 1.4. General hazard ........................... 5 1.5. Qualification of personnel ........................6 1.6.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Safety 1.1. Safety Aspects Observe all precautions to assure your personal safety. The generators comply with Installation Category II (excess voltage section). Pay special attention to safety and operation details! 1.2. Safety and warning label on the device Take note of the following explanations of the symbols used in order to achieve the optimum benefit from this manual and to ensure safety during operation of the equipment.
Neither AMETEK CTS GmbH, nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Only approved accessories, connectors, adapters, etc. are to be used to ensure safe operation. 1.5. Qualification of personnel The generator must be operated only by authorized and trained specialists with detailed knowledge of the international, national or manufacturer’s test standard.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators First check the 115 V / 230 V voltage selector where applicable! Do not connect 230 VAC into the 115 VAC units. The result could be a severely damaged unit. Figure 5 - Voltage Selection If power to the equipment of Class I is supplied by an auto-transformer which is connected to a higher supply voltage, the base of the auto-transformer must be connected to the neutral of the power supply.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Safety functions The test area must be organized so that only those involved in the test may enter it. In the case that the safety circuit is used to control the complete area, an additional interlock contact must be used to directly protect the operator from contact with the DUT.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Testing and Precautions All tests produced EMC generators are immunity tests on electronic equipment or devices. These tests are potentially dangerous to the operator. It is the responsibility of the user to avoid critical failures and risks to the environment and the operator.
Automotive Immunity Test Generators 3.5. Interference to the environment CAUTION: The AMETEK CTS interferences generators are instruments with a functionally emission of electromagnetic interference during the test (e.g., ESD, EFT, conducted RF, etc.). Therefore, a disturbance of the environment cannot be excluded.
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Cables and connectors can be overloaded by high voltages or energies. Due to internal damage of components fire and/or explosion may occur. Unintended use of the EUT may cause hazardous situations in the vicinity of the test area.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Operating elements, indications, connections 5000-series 4.1. NSG 5500 front view NSG 5500 chassis BNC output connector MT 5511 module RI LED Status LED display FT 5531 module RI connector System Stop BNC status LED...
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Status LED display LD 5550 POWER: Indicates power ”ON” ADR: Flashes when unit addressed ERROR: Indicates an error condition FIRE: Blinks when the pulse is fired POSITIV: Lights when pulse 5 is selected NEGATIV:...
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 4.2. NSG 5500 rear view NSG 5500 chassis Ventilation CDN 5501 Ventilation for HV PSU 5500 module Ethernet interface HV PSU 5500 module USB interface Bus expansion GPIB interface 9 pin DSub remote connector...
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Remote 9 pin DSub port. Pin2: Reference signal for pin3 (GND) Pin3: Trigger Out when a pulse is fired Pin7: Stops the pulse. Battery voltage is not switched off! Main source IN Input for dc voltage main source, e.g. PA5840 for battery voltage levels to operate the EUT.
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 18 Circuit breaker Safetly feature. Interrupts the line inside CND5501 if the current output exceeds 100A. V 1.00 16 / 27...
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 4.3. PA 5840 front view Voltage display POWER switch SYSTEM STOP switch GAIN Current display Cooling CURRENT LIMIT Sense lines ERRORS indicators + / - output COMPENSATION MODES BNC I INPUT CURRENT LIMITATION CONTROL...
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Made selection is indicated by LED. CURRENT LIMITATION Select the required current limitation, selection indicated by LED. PEAK OFF / 3* I CONTROL / 3* I MAX. Selection allows inrush current flow. OUTPUT RANGE Select between 2 different output voltage ranges, 30V / 60V, selection indicated by LED.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 4.4. PA 5840 rear view Cooling for control unit Fans and protection covers for cooling. Ensure a proper air flow, keep at least 0.5m to any blocking items such as walls. Control cable CU/PS Internal control cable control unit / power stage (pre-wired).
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 4.5. PA 5740 front view Cooling Power switch COMPENSATION modes Sense lines ERRORS indicators +/- OUTPUT Voltage display CONTROL Current display GAIN Cooling Fans and protection covers for cooling. Ensure a proper air flow, keep at least 0.5m to any blocking items...
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators CONTROL 9 pins DSub connection to control voltage and current output of the amplifier, connected to the NSG 5500. 1: Current limiter, 0-10VDC 2: Reference signal of Pin1 (GND) 3: Voltage control, -10 up to +10VDC 4: Reference signal of Pin3 (GND) Supported bandwith: DC –...
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 4.7. NSG 5071 top view / front view BNC ARB input Pulse C output Pulse selection and table +/- battery input Counter 1 Power switch Signal source 1 BNC D Signal source 2 BNC C...
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AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Pulse C output DUT output for pulses C +/- battery input Either connect a regular car battery 12V or connect a battery simulator, input voltage up to 15V 10 Power switch To power up and operate the unit. An original car battery (12V) or battery simulator must be connected.
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators Operation 5.1. Test Setup See below a test setup sample using 2 PA units connected to the NSG 5500. 5.2. Get started Establish all required cablings between NSG 5500 and PA 5840 (see sample setup above) •...
AMETEK CTS Automotive Immunity Test Generators 5.3. Software Operation Once the software is installed and connected to the system, configured the remote interface, define and set the voltage source and the corresponding arb-channel, select a pulse and its parameters and start the test.
WARNING: Coupling clamps are dangerous to touch and must not be approached during the test run! WARNING 5.4.1. Verification Accessories Consult the datasheet for verification accessories. Only genuine AMETEK CTS and EM Test accessories are supported. Consult the standard for proper usage and when verification must take place. V 1.00 26 / 27...
EM TEST and Teseq devices can be returned to AMETEK CTS in Switzerland or to their agency for adequate disposal. Alternatively, the equipment can be handed over to a specialized enterprise for disposal of electronic devices.
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