AMETEK Compact i/iX Series Software Manual - Manual (Page 22)

User Manual – Rev H California Instruments
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3 Option
–160: RTCA/DO-160 Rev E, F Tests
The -160 option supports RTCA/DO-160 rev E and F, Section 16, voltage and frequency immunity
tests in either of the AC or DC modes (if available).
The –160 option is based on the RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for
Airborne Equipment: Section 16 – Power Input dated December 9 2004.
Future revisions of the RTCA/DO-160 directive may be issued over time and updates may be made
available to cover any changes in test levels, durations, procedures etc. Furthermore, the
–160 option
is completely data file driven to allow a large degree of customization by the end-user if needed so
many changes can be supported without the need for software updates.
This section of the manual explains the limitations of this test option, the use of special features
unique to this option, and gives a complete layout of all tests performed by this option.
This manual is not intended to elaborate on the intent or purpose of the immunity tests and the
expected behavior of the EUT as described in the RTCA/DO-160 documents. It is assumed that the
end-user is familiar with the content of the RTCA/DO-160 test standard.
3.1 Test Coverage
The comprehensiveness of the tests that can be performed with the –160 option is determined
primarily by the capabilities of the power source used. Tests that are outside the hardware capabilities
of the power source used will not be enabled and cannot be selected. For these tests, additional
equipment may be required as indicated.
3.1.1 MX Series –DO160 Option Limitations
The extent of coverage of the –160 option as implemented on the MX Series platform is shown in the
table below. Tests marked with an „x‟ generally require additional hardware to be used. Tests marked
„N/A‟ are not applicable to the corresponding table. Tests marked with a „
 ‟ are covered by the –160
option. Tests marked with a „P‟ require arbitrary waveform capability, which is available on Pi models
or base models with the
–ADV option only. An –HV indication means the –HV 400Vrms range option
is required. Note: The MX15 Series power sources are single phase output only and therefore all
three phase tests are not available on the MX15.
Revision E
No. 115V Tests
Description Table
A(CF) Table
A(NF) Table
A(WF)
No. 28 VDC Tests
Description Table
ADC
Table
BDC
Table
ZDC
16.5.1.1
Voltage and
Frequency
   16.6.1.1 Voltage   
16.5.1.2 Voltage Modulation    16.6.1.2 Ripple Voltage P P P
16.5.1.3
Frequency
Modulation
   16.6.1.3
Momentary Power
Interruptions
  
16.5.1.4
Momentary Power
Interruptions
   16.6.1.4
Normal Surge
Voltage
  
16.5.1.5.
1
Normal Surge
Voltage
   16.6.1.5
Engine Starting
Under Voltage
N/A  
16.5.1.5.
2
Normal Frequency
Transients
 N/A N/A 16.6.2.1 Abnormal Voltage   
16.5.1.6
Normal Frequency
Variations
N/A   16.6.2.2
Low Voltage
Conditions
N/A  N/A