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9.1.2 Option

–160: RTCA/DO-160 Rev E Tests (Software)

Use of this option requires the following:

iX Series

Power Source with firmware version 2.38 or higher.

160 option. Options installed are listed on unit‟s serial tag or shown on Configuration

screen.

Windows XP/2000 PC with RS232C or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
California Instruments recommends the use of the GPIB interface for best performance.

CIGui32 Windows software revision 1.26 or higher. Provided on CI P/N CIC496 CD ROM
or available for download from California Instruments‟ website.

For specific tests, additional test equipment may be required to perform all section 16
tests.

Table of Contents - 160 Option Manual Section.

9.1.2.1

General

9.1.2.2

Test Coverage

9.1.2.3

Specific Test Limitations and Discrepancies

9.1.2.4

General Test Procedure

9.1.2.5

Initial Setup

9.1.2.6

CIGui32 160 Control Window

9.1.2.7

160 Menus

9.1.2.8

160 Test Selection

9.1.2.9

160 Test Control

9.1.2.10

EUT Performance Measurements

9.1.2.11

Test Description Files

– Creating Custom Tests

9.1.2.12

Test Tables

9.1.2.13

160 Option Related Error Messages

9.1.2.1 General

The -160 option supports RTCA/DO-160 rev E, Section 16, voltage and frequency immunity tests
in either of the AC or DC modes. This option can only be used in conjunction with the provided
CIGui32 Windows application software due to the amount of selections and data presentation
involved. As such, these tests require the use of a PC running Windows XP / 2000 and cannot
be operated from the front panel.

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.

Note: This DO160 Rev E implementation uses arbitrary waveform capabilities, harmonic measurements and

AC+DC mode, none of which are supported on i Series models. Contact California Instruments for information on
upgrading i Series models to iX Series.

This manual is related to the following products:

iX Series