Atec EM-Test-VCS-500N8 User Manual

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

VCS 500N8 MODELS

VCS 500N8

8kV Surge Generator w/o. built-in
CDN; an external CDN is required

VCS 500N8.1

8kV Surge Generator with built-in
1ph CDN 250V / 16A

VCS 500N8.2

8kV Surge Generator with built-in
3ph CDN 3*440V / 16A

VCS 500N8.3

8kV Surge Generator with built-in
3-phase CDN 3*690V (L-L) / 32A

VCS 500N8.5

8kV Surge Generator with built-in
3-phase CDN 3*440V (L-L) / 32A

COMBINATION WAVE 1.2/50US - 8/20US

Voltage (o.c.)

250V - 8,000V ± 10%

Front time

1.2µs ± 30%

Time to half value

50µs ± 20%

Current (s.c.)

max. 4,000A ± 10%

Front time

8µs ± 20%

Time to half value

20µs ± 20%

Polarity

Positive/negative/alternating

Event counter

1 - 30,000 or endless

TRIGGER

Trigger of events

Automatic, manual, external

CRO trigger

5V trigger signal for oscilloscope

Synchronization

0° - 360°, resolution 1°

Repetition rate

9s - 999s, depending on the voltage

OUTPUT

Direct

Via HV connectors for external
coupling networks (Zi = 2ohm with
optional adapter IMN 2)

VCS 500N8.1

Built-in single phase coupler
AC: 250V/16A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/10A

VCS 500N8.2

Built-in 3-phase coupler
3 x 440VAC / 16A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/10A

VCS 500N8.5

Built-in 3-phase coupler
3 x 440VAC / 32A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/20A

VCS 500N8.3

Built-in 3-phase coupler
3 x 690VAC / 32A; 50/60Hz
DC: 400V/20A

Coupling mode

Line to line with 2ohm
Line(s) to PE with 12ohm

MEASUREMENTS

CRO Û-monitor

10Vp at 8,000V

CRO Î-monitor

10Vp at 4,000A

Peak voltage

8,000V in the LCD display

Peak current

4,000A in the LCD display

TEST ROUTINES

Quick Start

Immediate start, easy-to-use and
fast

User Test routines

Change Polarity after n pulses
Change voltage after n pulses

Standard Test
routines

As per IEC/EN 61000-4-5,
Level 1,000V - Level 4,000V
Manual Standard Test routine

Service

Service, setup, self test

INTERFACE

Optical interface

Opto link, 3 m cable
USB A connector

Parallel interface

IEEE 488, addresses 1 - 30

SAFETY

Safety circuit

Control input (24Vdc)

Warning lamp

Floating output contact

GENERAL DATA

Dimensions,
weight

VCS 500N8

19"/6HU, approx. 25kg

VCS 500N8.1

19"/6HU, approx. 28kg

VCS 500N8.2

19"/6HU, approx. 35kg

VCS 500N8.3

19"/9HU, approx. 55kg

VCS 500N8.5

19"/9HU, approx. 52kg

Supply voltage

115/230V +10/-15%

Fuses

2x2AT (230V) or 2x4AT (115V)

OPTIONS

iec.control 1

Remote control and documentation
software, including standard test
routines and reporting capabilities.

IMN 2

Impedance matching adapter to
match direkct output to 2ohm source
impedance