Atec California-Instruments-15001iX - Manual (Page 3)

Harmonic Waveform Generation
Using the latest DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, the
iX Series
controller is capable of generating harmonic waveforms to test for harmonics
susceptibility of a unit under test. Included is a Graphical User Interface
program that can be used to define harmonic waveforms by specifying
amplitude and phase for up to 50 harmonics. The waveform data points are
generated and downloaded by the GUI to the AC source through either the
IEEE-488 or RS232C bus and remain in nonvolatile memory. Up to 200
waveforms can be stored and given a user defined name for easy recall.
The three phase configuration
iX Series offers independent waveform
generation on each phase allowing three phase anomalies to be programmed.
It also allows simulation of unbalanced harmonic line conditions.
Arbitrary Waveform Generation
Using the provided GUI program or custom software, the user also has the
ability to define arbitrary AC waveforms. The arbitrary waveform method of data
entry provides an alternative method of specifying AC anomalies by providing
specific waveform data points. The GUI program provides a catalog of custom
waveforms and also allows real-world waveforms captured on a digital
oscilloscope to be downloaded to one of the many AC source’s waveform
memories.
Arbitrary waveform capability is a flexible way of simulating the effect of
real-world AC power line conditions on a unit under test in both engineering and
production environments.
The
iX Series controller has a powerful AC and DC transient generation system that allows complex sequences of
voltage, frequency and waveshapes to be generated. This further enhances the
iX’s capability to simulate AC line
conditions or DC disturbances. When combined with the multiphase arbitrary waveform capabilities, the AC and DC output
possibilities are truly exceptional. In three phase
iX system configurations,
transient generation is controlled independently yet time synchronized on all
three phases. Accurate phase angle control and synchronized transient list
execution provide unparalleled accuracy in positioning AC output events.
Transient programming is easily accomplished from the front panel where
clearly laid out menu’s guide the user through the transient definition process.
The front panel provides a convenient listing of the
programmed transient sequence and allows for transient
execution Start, Stop,
Abort and Resume
operations. User defined
transient sequences can
be saved to non-volatile
memory for instant recall
and execution at a later
time.
The included
Graphical User Interface
program supports transient
definitions using a
spreadsheet-like data
entry grid. A library of frequently used transient programs can
be created on disk using this GUI program.
Harmonic waveform, Fund., 3 rd , 5 th , 7 th , 9 th ,11 th
and 13 th .
Preview custom waveforms on screen before use
Two hundred user defined waveforms.
iX Series - Waveform Generation
iX Series - Transient Generation
Transient List Data Entry in GUI program
Voltage sweep transient causes
output voltage to change at a
programmed rate.