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7.6 Test Options
The operator may select one or more of the following options before starting the test:
Include Peak Current Test The test standard requires that the AC generator used has the ability
to deliver 500 Amps of inrush current to the EUT. This is neither
economical nor practical. Instead, the EUT inrush current can be
determined using a prescribed test method. If the EUT inrush current
is 70 % or less of the AC sources' capability, the AC source may be
used for full compliance testing. Setting this option determines the
EUT inrush current using the standard method. The test takes about
12 minutes to complete. At the end, the program will inform the
operator of the result and match this against the AC source's
capability. See paragraph 7.3.
Use only EOS option levels
This option can only be selected if the Electronic Output Switch (EOS)
option is present. When set, the test levels entered in the Dips test
sequence or loaded from disk are automatically rounded to the
nearest available discrete EOS voltage Dip level. If this option is not
selected, any test level may be set but the EOS will be bypassed. In
this case, the voltage rise and fall time required for full compliance will
not be met. See compliance statement below.
If the EOS-1 or EOS-3 has a dual tap setting for the 70/80 % tap,
indicate the setting of this tap in the EOS Hardware Setting box as
there is no way for the program to determine the setting in effect. For
information on changing between 70 and 80% taps on the
EOS1/EOS3, refer to the iX Series User Manual, P/N 7000-970,
Revision Q or higher.
See paragraph 7.3.
7.7 Test Results
There is no way for the CIGUI to determine the outcome of this test as a clear definition of a
failure can not be given. The draft standard called out the following possible test results:
“The�test�results�shall�be�classified�on�the�basis�of�the�operating�conditions�and�functional�
specifications of the equipment under test, as in the following, unless different specifications are
given by product committees or product specifications.
a) Normal performance within the specification limits
b) Temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which is self-recoverable.
c) Temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which requires operator intervention
or system reset.
d) Degradation or loss of function which is not recoverable due to damage of equipment
(components) or software, or loss of data.
As a general rule, the test result is positive if the equipment shows its immunity, for the duration of
the application of the test, and at the end of the tests the EUT fulfills the functional requirements
established�in�the�technical�specification.”
The user has to make this determination by observing the unit under test.