AMETEK MX CTSL - Manual (Page 72)

User Manual
California Instruments
5.6 Additional Setup Parameters
If this is first time using the CTSMXL system, it
These settings can be displayed
main setup window.
Figure
The following settings are available
Setting Description
Pre test time This is the
harmonics
behavior
currents that
in high voltage
can be used
state condition.
Source Control The CTS
stable AC
dialog is used
for the MX
source used
and the source
Use the AC
from its front
only
RS232C
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Parameters for Harmonics
If this is first time using the CTSMXL system, it may be necessary to check the
displayed by clicking on the "Additional Setup" button on the right hand side of the
Figure 5-4: Additonal Settings for Harmonics Test
available from this dialog window:
Description
the time during which to apply power to the EUT before staring
harmonics measurements. This capability may be used to skip any
of the EUT that may affect the outcome of the test. High
that exceed the AC Source's maximum peak current capability
voltage distortion. This would invalidate the test. The Pre
used to hold off measurements until after the EUT has reached
condition.
The CTS system is normally supplied with a suitable AC power source
AC power to the EUT. The Source Control section of the
used to configure the CTS system for the AC Source used.
MX Series power sources is provided in the CTSMXL Software.
used is not supported by the program, manual mode should
source should be set up by the end user. Available options
AC source
front panel
This option may be needed if the AC Line
source used does not offer remote control
way of operating puts more responsibility
ensure the correct power is applied during
control Used with AC Sources that have RS232C
The Verify Source must be used to make
AC Source can be found. The AC source
connected using the serial cable provided
powered up. The View Bus button may be
the command trace for trouble shooting purposes
presence of source cannot be verified. When
control, the user can select to have the front
or not by setting the Disable checkbox.
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the Additional Setup settings.
"Additional Setup" button on the right hand side of the
Test
staring the
any startup
High EUT inrush
capability can result
Pre-test time setting
reached a steady
source to provide
the additional setup
used. Only support
Software. If the AC
should be selected
options are:
Line is used or the AC
control capabilities. This
responsibility on the operator to
during the test.
RS232C control capability.
make sure the
source must be
provided and must be
be used to bring up
purposes if the
When using remote
front panel locked