AMETEK MX CTSL - Manual (Page 95)

User Manual MX-CTSL Compliance Test System
California Instruments Revision J 95
7.6 Test Options
The operator may select one or more of the following options before starting the test:
7.7 Test Results
There is no way for the MXGUI 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.
7.8 Report Format- 411 Test Files
The EN 61000-4-11 test module produces a test report when the Print Report button is clicked. Reports
can also be printed from the File, Print menu. Test reports include all selected test parameters and options.
A sample test report is shown below. The report format used can be direct output to a printer, output to a
text file or generation of an MS Word report. The desired report format can be selected from the Options
menu, under IEC Report Setup. MS Word reports are automatically saved in the C:\Program Files\California
Instruments\MXGUI\Reports directory.
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 7.2.