Table Of Contents - Voltech AT3600 User Manual

Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................... 6
1.1. Features & Abilities ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. Choosing an AC Source ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Choosing step-up or step-down Transformer ................................................................................................... 12
1.5. Summary of Advantages & Disadvantages ...................................................................................................... 16
1.6. Operating Description ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Installation ........................................................................... 18
2.1. General ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.2. Power Amplifier or Source with On / Off Control .............................................................................................. 19
2.3. AT Output Transformer ..................................................................................................................................... 20
2.4. Connectiosn to the Test Fixture........................................................................................................................ 21
3. Using the AT Editor Software ............................................ 23
3.1. Configuration of External Source in AT Ediotr.................................................................................................. 23
3.2. Current Sense Method ..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3. Selection of External AC Source in PC Editor .................................................................................................. 29
3.4. Testing The Complete system .......................................................................................................................... 30
3.5. Use of X Tests in an At Editor ATP program. ................................................................................................... 33
3.6. Integration of AC Interface tests with IR, HPDC, HPAC, DCRT, ACRT, DCVB, ACVB Tests ........................ 34
3.7. Integration of AC Interface tests with ILK, SURG, MAGI, STRW, WATT, VOC Tests.................................... 35
4. Technical Information ........................................................ 36
4.1. Recommended Spares & Accessories ............................................................................................................. 36
4.2. Details of Connector Functions ........................................................................................................................ 37
4.3. Using a Current Transformer ............................................................................................................................ 42
4.4. Choosing an AT Output Transformer ............................................................................................................... 44
5. Specification ....................................................................... 45
5.1. Tests Available for Use with the AC Interface .................................................................................................. 45
5.2. MAGX - Magnetising Current........................................................................................................................... 46
5.3. VOCX - Open Circuit Voltage .......................................................................................................................... 47
5.4. STRX & WATX - Stress Wattage & Wattage ................................................................................................... 48
5.5. Typical External AC Source Specification ........................................................................................................ 49
5.6. General ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
5.7. EMC Compliance .............................................................................................................................................. 50
5.8. EMC Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 51
6. Warranty & Service ............................................................. 52
6.1. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2. Service .............................................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3. Obtaining Service and Applications Support .................................................................................................... 52
7. Safety Information .............................................................. 53
7.1. Safety Features ................................................................................................................................................ 53
7.2. Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................ 53
7.3. Error Messages ................................................................................................................................................ 54
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