Ametek EM TEST compact NX Quick Start Manual

Ametek EM TEST compact NX Quick Start Manual

Transient immunity generators
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QUICK-START GUIDE
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Version:
1.0 19.3.2021
Replaces:
Filename:
UserManual-Short-Conducted-E-V1.00_EN.docx
Print date:
4.29.2021
Transient Immunity
Generators:
compact NX
NSG 3000A
And Accessories:
coupling NX
CDN 30x0A
DCD
CCI
CNI 508N2
HSC 4-8
SPN 508N2

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  • Page 1 Transient Immunity QUICK-START GUIDE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Generators: compact NX NSG 3000A And Accessories: coupling NX CDN 30x0A CNI 508N2 HSC 4-8 SPN 508N2 Version: 1.0 19.3.2021 Replaces: Filename: UserManual-Short-Conducted-E-V1.00_EN.docx Print date: 4.29.2021...
  • Page 2 AMETEK CTS GmbH Sternenhofstrasse 15 4153 Reinach BL1 Switzerland Phone: +41 61 204 41 11 Fax: +41 61 204 41 00 URL: http://www.ametek-cts.com Copyright © 2021 AMETEK CTS GmbH All right reserved. Specifications subject to change 1.00 2 / 50...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Contents Safety..........................6 1.1. Safety Aspects ............................ 6 1.2. Safety and warning label on the device ....................6 1.3. Responsibility of the operator ......................7 1.4. General hazard ........................... 7 1.5. Qualification of personnel ........................8 1.6.
  • Page 4 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 7.6. 6. Quick start............................. 28 7.7. 7. Pulse settings ..........................29 7.8. Info: Pulse settings ........................... 29 7.9. Info: Pulse settings ........................... 29 7.10. 8. Starting a test ..........................30 7.11. 9. The test run........................... 30 7.12.
  • Page 5 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 1.00 5 / 50...
  • Page 6: Safety

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Safety 1.1. Safety Aspects Observe all precautions to assure your personal safety. The generators comply with Installation Category II (excess voltage section). Read the user / operation manual carefully. Pay special attention to safety and operation details! 1.2.
  • Page 7: Responsibility Of The Operator

    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.
  • Page 8: Qualification Of Personnel

    AMETEK CTS in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK CTS may, at its option: repair or replace the product; or issue a credit note for the defective product; or provide the buyer with replacement parts for the product.
  • Page 9: Before Activating The Equipment

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Before Activating the Equipment 2.1. Damage due to Shipment The instrument was tested before shipment and was packed carefully on a transport palette. Each box is marked with a detailed list of the contents.
  • Page 10 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted The position of the voltage selector must correspond with the mains. If you change the mains voltage, replace the fuses according the recommended value on the number plate. 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...
  • Page 11: 3-Phase Eut Power Lines

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 2.3. 3-phase EUT power lines The connectors for 3-phase EUT power lines on the devices is realized with CEE connectors. Please take care to connect carefully the correct plugs during installation. Important is a direct connection between neutral and PE from the power supply. Otherwise you get problems with the floating neutral star point and inconvenience or malfunctions during the test.
  • Page 12: Safety Functions

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 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.
  • Page 13: Warning Lamp

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Important for operation Connect the delivered Safety Circuit Terminal SCT or the optional Safety Circuit Adapter SCC AD to the SYSLINK plug. The generator does not start any test if the safety circuit is not connected and closed.
  • Page 14: Earthing Of Devices

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 3.3. Earthing of devices Earth Bolt Generators must be grounded to the reference ground plane. Generally, the generators are equipped with an aluminum earth bolt (8x30mm) at the rear side of the device.
  • Page 15: Testing And Precautions

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Testing and Precautions All tests offered by High Voltage or 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.
  • Page 16: Interference To The Environment

    Quick start guide - Conducted 4.4. Interference to the environment 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.
  • Page 17: Testing

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Testing The generator can be operated locally from the front panel or remotely from the computer. When it is necessary to observe the EUT during the test, it can be more comfortable to operate locally. The tester is nearer to the EUT and therefore faster to switch off the test generator in EUT fail condition.
  • Page 18: Quick Start Guide Compact Nx - Nsg 3000A

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Quick start guide compact NX - NSG 3000A 6.1. Scope of delivery Using the following list, check that all the items ordered have been delivered: Item Name Remark Picture compact NX5 or compact NX generator including...
  • Page 19: Options

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Name Remark Picture SLC xxx Sys Link Cable with various cable length USB Optolink Converter (USB to LWL) #111311 Optical Fiber cable, 5m Remark: The USB Optolink is included in the software license...
  • Page 20: Installation Put In Service

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted SVP CL 1700 Inrush current measurement for power fail generators Calibration box 1700uF for inrush current verification 6.2. Installation put in service This chapter includes a checklist with steps that should be taken before the generator is switched on and put into operation.
  • Page 21: Installation Of The Compact Nx / Nsg 3000A

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Faraday cage. 6.4. Installation of the compact NX / NSG 3000A 6.4.1. Installation site Place the test system so that there is enough free space around the cooling air inlets on both sides and behind the fan outlet on the rear panel.
  • Page 22: Mains Switch And Fuse

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 6.4.4. Mains Switch and fuse The mains power voltage indicated on the instrument must correspond with the local supply voltage (mains voltage: 85–265 Vac, universal power unit, mains frequency: 50–60 Hz). Use cables of sufficient current capacity.
  • Page 23: Fuses For Eut With Smaller Nominal Currents

    Fuses for EUT with smaller nominal currents The AMETEK CTS pulse generators have no built-in fuse for the EUT power supply. It is in the scope of responsibility of the user to protect the EUT external for the rated current.
  • Page 24: Front View (Model-Specific Distinctions)

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Figure 25 - Line-to-Line (400V) Operation EUT power setup for a test device powered with 400 V line to line 6.7. Front view (model-specific distinctions) Figure 26 - Operating Elements Active indication CRO V (surge) CRO Trigger output ↑...
  • Page 25: Rear View (Model-Specific Distinctions)

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 6.8. Rear view (model-specific distinctions) Figure 27 - Rear view 13 Ethernet interface Phase indication PF1 / PF2 Monitor V, Monitor I EUT supply input Fail, EUT 1, EUT2 14 Opto Link Interface...
  • Page 26 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Figure 29 - Loading Home screen after booting The home screen shows all detected symbols of phenomenon with their color. Figure 30 - The Home Screen 1.00 26 / 50...
  • Page 27: How To Use Compact Nx - Nsg 3000A Generator

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted How to use compact NX - NSG 3000A generator 7.1. 1. General safety instructions 1. Must be operated only by authorized and trained specialists 2. Do not operate without any ground connection 3. Hazardous high voltages are generated on the output terminal 7.2.
  • Page 28: Control Elements

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 7.4. 4. Control elements 1. Phenomenon 2. Advanced Menu 3. Brings you back to the Home Screen 4. Test and Control Buttons 5. Output and coupling options 7.5. 5. Home screen 1. Each phenomenon is color coded.
  • Page 29: Pulse Settings

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 7.7. 7. Pulse settings 1. Tap to select the parameter. Parameters written in white can be changed. Selected parameter is underlined. 2. Pulse Graphic. Press loupe-symbol to enlarge or swipe left and right to naviagte to other views.
  • Page 30: Starting A Test

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 7.10. 8. Starting a test 1. Press “TEST ON” to enable High voltage and power to the EUT 2. Press “START/PAUSE” to start a test. 3. Long press “START/PAUSE” for continuous test. 7.11.
  • Page 31: Quick Start Guide Coupling Nx - Cdn 30X3A

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Quick start guide coupling NX - CDN 30x3A 8.1. Grounding and power connection Two independent ground connections are necessary- one for the test system and one for the EUT. These must be connected back to the local permanent installation or to a fixed, permanent ground conductor.
  • Page 32: Mains Switch And Fuse

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 8.2. Mains Switch and fuse The mains power voltage indicated on the instrument must correspond with the local supply voltage (mains voltage: 85–265 Vac, universal power unit, mains frequency: 50–60 Hz). To replace a fuse:...
  • Page 33: Connecting Cdn 30X3A-C32 With Nsg 30X0A Generator

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Connection front side: BCC 350, Burst connection cable. Coaxial cable for connect the EFT Burst pulse from the generator to the coupling. Burst output to a capacitive coupling clamp CCI with the coaxial connection cable BCC 1000.
  • Page 34 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 85V to 154 V 50 / 60 Hz Power mains cable Mains – Supply coupling Ext fuse required EUT mains To define Mains 3-ph – EUT input Connection front side: BCC 350, Burst connection cable. Coaxial cable for connect the EFT Burst pulse from the generator to the coupling.
  • Page 35: Front View (Model-Specific Distinctions)

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 8.5. Front view (model-specific distinctions) Figure 40 - coupling NX front side (model for 16 A / 32 A) Active LED EFT input from compact NX generator Phenomenon (Burst, Ring Wave, Surge) EFT output to capacitive coupling clamp...
  • Page 36: Operation With External Cdn Or Generator Internal Cdn

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 8.7. Operation with external CDN or generator internal CDN The coupling network of the coupling NX is operated and controlled via the compact NX generator. After power on, the compact NX generator scans the system for searching all devices.
  • Page 37: Quick Start Guide Dcd Sr- And St-Series

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Quick start guide DCD sr- and st-series 9.1. Test Setup for DCD application coupling / decoupling network Impulse generator Figure 42 - DCD Use Earth connections Earthcable: Low inductance and low ohmic connection ex. Use a copper tresse or a flat copperband.
  • Page 38: Ae Protection For Auxiliary Equipment

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 9.2. AE Protection for auxiliary equipment Application Depends on the application different protection units are awailable to protect the auxiliary equipment. The protection unit is changeable to get the best protection for the auxiliary...
  • Page 39: Coupling Line To Line

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 9.5. Coupling Line to Line 9.5.1. Coupling with 40 Ω resistor and 0.5 µF capacitor Figure 46 - Line-to-Line Example for coupling as per IEC 61000-4-5 Coupling: Capacitive with 0.5 µF and 40 Ω resistor...
  • Page 40: Coupling To Gnd

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 9.6. Coupling to GND 9.6.1. Test setup Coupling to PE Figure 48 - Example for coupling as per IEC 61000-4-5 Coupling: Capacitive with 0.5 µF and 40 Ω resistor Coupling Path: Line L1 (S2) protected earth PE (S1) 9.7.
  • Page 41: Coupling Network Dcd St, 8 Lines

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 9.8. Coupling network DCD st, 8 lines 8 Data line setup: Each of the 8 lines has an impedance of= 320 Ω Figure 51 - 320 Ω, 8 Lines 4 Data line setup: Two lines are switched in parallel.
  • Page 42 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 9.9.1. Test setup with 4 lines Network DCD ST 4-1 4 Dataline setup: Two symmetrical lines (2 pairs) Each of the 4 lines has an impedance of= 25 Ω Bridge (grey): The 25 Ω impedance results by shorting the 135 Ω...
  • Page 43: Quick Start Guide Capacitive Coupling Clamp Cci

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Quick start guide capacitive coupling clamp CCI The CCI is used to couple EFT/burst pulses to I/O lines as required in different European and international standards for immunity testing. The coupling of the Electrical Fast Transients EFT/burst to signal lines can usually not be achieved by discrete capacitive coupling without interfering with the signal flow.
  • Page 44: Quick Start Guide Hsc 4-8, Cni 508N2, Spn 508N1

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Quick start guide HSC 4-8, CNI 508N2, SPN 508N1 11.1. HSC 4-8 Coupling / decoupling network The HSC 4-8 is a specifically designed CDN for testing high-speed communication lines. Its unique design allows data rates of up to 1,000MBit/s to be transmitted without degradation by the coupling/decoupling network.
  • Page 45: Front And Rear View Hsc 4-8

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 11.4. Front and rear view HSC 4-8 Ring Wave / SDOW input from Generator Surge input from Surge Generator to shield Burst input from Burst Generator Surge input from Surge Generator to lines...
  • Page 46: General

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Insulating plate Earth plugs Indication Protected side Indication Unprotected side Output Port AE Output Port EUT via coupling/decoupling network 11.7. General Coupling of the surge pulses is achieved by means of the coupling / decoupling network HSC 4-8. For additional protection of the auxiliary equipment by reducing the residual voltage level the SPN 508N1 is used.
  • Page 47: Test Setup

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Test to shielded line is adapted from the figure 16 where the surge is applied direct to the shield of the data cable. Figure 65 - Coupling to Shielded Lines Coupling direct to high speed lines Test with coupling direct to the data-lines is based to figure 11 of IEC 61000-4-5 standard.
  • Page 48 AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted Figure 69 - Setup for surge test to shielded datalines The surge current on the cable shield can be very high and is limited by the 2Ω generator impedance. To use the SPN 508N1 protection device will protect the AE port side and all connected devices.
  • Page 49: Surge Test To Datalines

    AMETEK CTS Quick start guide - Conducted 11.11. Surge test to datalines This test will couple the surge pulse direct to the 8 datalines of the RJ45 cable. The cable to the EUT can be a shielded or unshielded data-cable. Figure 5.5 shows the test setup for surge to datalines.
  • Page 50: Maintenance, Adjustments, Replacement Of Parts

    The user is not permitted to change or modify any EM TEST / TESEQ generator. Only original EM TEST / TESEQ parts and components shall be used for repair and service. AMETEK CTS is not responsible for accidents or injuries caused through the use of parts or components not sold by AMETEK CTS.

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