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Pre-Engineered Scalability Enables Customized Emitting Lengths in 2″ Increments to 20″
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Intense, Diffuse Lighting with 226 kLux at Emitting Surface
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Multiple Available Wavelengths, Including Visible Monochromatics, Infrared, and White
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Available Washdown Option for Difficult Environments
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Can be Applied in Backlighting or Diffuse Front Lighting Geometries
AMETEK - CTSHL Series: Advanced Harmonics and Flicker Test Systems
- The Direct PC bus access data acquisition system provides the required sampling rate and resolution to meet IEC 61000-4-7 measurement requirements and supports high-speed data transfers.
- PC-based Harmonic and Flicker test software provides real-time full-color data display updates and continuous PASS/FAIL monitoring.
- Automatic calculation of the maximum permissible system impedance Zsys, using the Zref and measured Flicker parameters, as required per EN/IEC 61000-3-11.
- Intuitive operating software provides IEC test setup, data analysis, display, with test reports in and MS Word format.
- High resolution, no gap acquisition data storage to ensure that all data can be streamed to disk (in ASCII format if needed) for later review and replay of the actual test.
- Single Step and Fast playback mode of test results.
In today's rapidly evolving global market, electronic products must meet stringent international regulatory requirements for emissions and immunity. This is especially crucial for products sold in Europe and an increasing number of countries in Asia. The California Instruments CTSHL System offers a cost-effective solution for verifying high power product compliance with various AC/DC-harmonized test standards. Building on the proven capabilities of the California Instruments CTS Series, the CTSHL system is trusted by EMC labs worldwide for its reliability and advanced features.
AC Power Source
The California Instruments CTSHL is designed to work seamlessly with either Sequoia or Tahoe Series AC/DC power sources. These power sources provide high current capabilities, offering up to 125 ARMS per phase for rigorous compliance testing. Both the Sequoia and Tahoe Series AC sources feature advanced arbitrary waveform generation, precision measurements, and waveform analysis capabilities, making them versatile additions to any test resource portfolio.
Refer to the Sequoia and Tahoe Series data sheets for detailed information on their capabilities and features.
The Sequoia and Tahoe Series not only support high power harmonics and flicker emissions tests but can also be used for a range of IEC 61000-4 AC immunity standards (certain options may be required, see ordering information for details).
High-Speed Direct PC Data Acquisition
A high-speed digital signal processor-based data acquisition system is used to implement the required IEC compliance measurement system. Direct access to the PC bus ensures a much higher data throughput capability than typically found in single-box IEC test systems that use the IEEE- 488 instrumentation bus to communicate with the PC. This architecture offers several advantages, not the least of which is the ability to support future versions of test standards by merely installing new PC software. This greatly reduces the risk of product obsolescence as test standards evolve. Furthermore, since the data is streamed to a hard disk in real-time, a complete data record is created each time, which may be used for audit purposes, further analysis or to prove compliance with the test standard. A special signal conditioning and isolation unit (PACS-3-75) is used to provide a quick and easy connection between the AC source output and the Equipment Under Test. This unit provides the required isolation, signal conditioning, and anti-alias filtering for the measurement system. The equipment under test is wired to a rear panel-mounted terminal block.
Comprehensive Harmonics Analyzer
A key part of the CTSHL system is the IEC-compliant power analyzer which provides detailed information on both voltage and current. Measurements of both harmonics and inter-harmonics are made in real-time with no measurement gaps to fully conform to the latest revision of the IEC 61000-4-7 test standard.
AC source voltage and EUT power are monitored continuously during the entire test. Voltage distortion and current harmonic data are checked against IEC class limits for pass or fail detection. Comprehensive test reports can be generated easily. Test limits are retained in a password-protected database and can be updated if needed in the future without the need to change software. Other software changes because of changing IEC harmonics standards can be accomplished by simply installing new PC software. No harmonics testing software resides.
IEC-Compliant Flicker Reference Impedance
The IEC 60725 compliant reference impedance, capable of handling 75A RMS per phase, is housed in a 43” cabinet. This lumped impedance is designed for testing to the IEC 61000-3-11 Flicker standard. For IEC 61000-3-3 low power Flicker testing (< 16 ARMS), the OMNI-3-37 is used instead, and is mounted in a similar 43” cabinet. The current system includes both the OMNI 3-37 and the OMNI 3-75, allowing for comprehensive testing to both standards. A quick connect scheme is used to switch between the two impedances, providing flexibility and ease of use in a single, combined system.
Compliant Flicker Meter
The IEC 60868-compliant Flicker meter, consisting of the Power Analysis Conditioning System (PACS) and the computer-mounted DSP is an integral part of this cabinet-mounted system.
Supported Test Standards
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Supported Version |
Title |
Edition |
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IEC 61000-3-2:2018+AMD1:2020 CSV |
Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment ≤16 A per phase) |
5.1 |
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IEC 61000-3-3:2013+AMD1:2017+AMD2: 2021 CSV |
Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker (equipment ≤16 A per phase) |
3.2 |
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IEC 61000-3-11:2017 RLV |
Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker (equipment ≤75 A per phase) |
2.0 |
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IEC 61000-3-12:2011+AMD1:2021 CSV |
Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment ≤16 A per phase) |
2.1 |
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IEC 61000-4-11:2020 RLV [1] |
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests (equipment ≤16 A per phase) |
3.0 |
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IEC 61000-4-13:2002+AMD1:2009+AMD2: 2015 CSV |
Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests |
1.2 |
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IEC 61000-4-14:1999+AMD1:2001+AMD2: 2009 CSV |
Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase |
1.2 |
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IEC 61000-4-17:1999+AMD1:2001+AMD2: 2008 CSV |
Ripple on d.c. input power port immunity test |
1.2 |
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IEC 61000-4-28:1999+AMD1:2001+AMD2: 2009 CSV |
Variation of power frequency, immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase |
1.2 |
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IEC 61000-4-29:2000 [1] |
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on d.c. input power port immunity tests |
1.0 |
Note [1]: Pre-compliance
More Product Information
- The Direct PC bus access data acquisition system provides the required sampling rate and resolution to meet IEC 61000-4-7 measurement requirements and supports high-speed data transfers.
- PC-based Harmonic and Flicker test software provides real-time full-color data display updates and continuous PASS/FAIL monitoring.
- Automatic calculation of the maximum permissible system impedance Zsys, using the Zref and measured Flicker parameters, as required per EN/IEC 61000-3-11.
- Intuitive operating software provides IEC test setup, data analysis, display, with test reports in and MS Word format.
- High resolution, no gap acquisition data storage to ensure that all data can be streamed to disk (in ASCII format if needed) for later review and replay of the actual test.
- Single Step and Fast playback mode of test results.
- High Resolution IV curve simulates static and dynamic conditions
- Designed for high-speed Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
- 250HZ PP tracking speed
- Low output capacitance
- Active power factor correction (PFC)
- Standard LAN interface
- Full remote control via AMETEK m-SAS software and via SCPI commands
- Support the most high-performance Camera Link cameras with available support for Full and 80-bit mode at up to 85 MHz
- Perform deterministic image acquisition by way of the jitter-free Camera Link 2.1 interface
- Maximize system compatibility with the choice of PCIe® 2.1 x1, x4 or x8 connectivity
- Eliminate missed frames with ample onboard buffering and PCIe bandwidth
- Optimize multi-camera applications via support for up to four Base or two Full/80-bit Camera Link cameras per board
- Minimize space requirements and maximize PC compatibility through a half-length design with mini Camera Link connectivity for true single-slot operation
- Improve and simplify system connectivity with Power-overCamera-Link (PoCL) support at extended cable lengths
- Calibration-grade metrology standards
- Used for VNA calibration and/or calibration validation
Shielded, coaxial opens are used in the calibration of vector network analyzers to provide a nominal 180° phase offset from a compatible reference short over a wide range of frequencies. At these frequencies, open circuit terminations are inherently imperfect. Shielding the open essentially eliminates radiation loss, but creates a residual frequency-sensitive capacitance. An accurate knowledge of the open’s effective capacitance is essential to an accurate calibration of the analyzer. Maury opens are characterized for effective capacitance versus frequency by means of a fourth order polynomial curve fit, and the nominal capacitance coefficients are provided with each unit.
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- Universal 3-Phase AC Input accepts 180 VAC to 528 VAC
- Longest manufacturer-based reliability guarantee: 5-year warranty
- Parallel system power up to 1.2 MW
- Output voltage up to 2,000 V
- Bidirectional output current up to ±150 A, up to ±4,800 A in parallel
- True extended wide-range autoranging output
- Regenerative to 95%
- Color touch panel user interface
- Seamless transition between source and sink
- Built-in islanding detection
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- The ME7838AX or ME7838EX version can easily be upgraded to 145 GHz and to 220 GHz
- All versions may be configured to include banded millimeter-wave modules up to 1.1 THz
- Industry-best calibration and measurement stability: 0.1 dB vs 0.6 dB over 24 hrs.
- All versions support the 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements, including the ability to characterize differential noise figure, to 125 GHz
- Compact, lightweight mmWave modules (0.6 lb vs 7+ lbs and 1/50 the volume) offer low cost installation on smaller probe stations.
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