California Instruments - CTS 4.0 Series: Advanced Harmonics and Flicker Test Systems
- Comprehensive Test Solutions - Our CTS 4.0 Series offers complete test solutions for emissions and immunity compliance testing of AC and DC power products, ensuring your products are ready for global markets.
- Single & Three Phase Operation - Offers flexibility
- Direct PC Bus Access - Provides high sampling rate and resolution for accurate measurements and high-speed data transfers
- PC-Based Harmonic & Flicker Testing - Provides real-time full-color data display updates and continuous PASS/FAIL monitoring
- Supports Global Standards - Supports European and Japanese standards
- Easy To Use Interface - Provides IEC test setup, data analysis, display, MS Word test reports, and data files generated in MS Excel format
- High Resolution - Data storage to disk for post-acquisition analysis and reporting
- Single Step - Single Step and Fast Forward replay of recorded test data at 200 mSec
Meet the CTS 4.0 Series, your ultimate solution for seamless compliance with EN IEC 61000-3-2 (Harmonics), EN IEC 61000-3-3 (Flicker), and various EN IEC 61000-4 AC and DC immunity tests. Designed for efficiency and reliability, this turn-key system ensures your products meet the highest standards. It includes an AC power source, a power analysis conditioning system (PACS), and a PC-based data acquisition system, compliant with IEC 61000-4-7. The Windows™-based CTS software performs IEC tests and generates detailed reports, with test data stored on disk for post-test analysis.
The IEC Compliance Test Systems - CTS Series implements several EMC-conducted emissions and immunity standards and provides a software-only upgrade path for future standard changes.
Alongside our CTSHL Series, the California Instruments CTS 4.0 is trusted by EMC labs worldwide for its reliability and advanced features.
Single and Three Phase HFTS Conducted Emissions Testing
- IEC 61000-3-2
- IEC 61000-3-3
Immunity Testing Options Available User Friendly Software Interface Includes the programmable AC source and reference impedance
Covered EN IEC Standards
The CTS 4.0 Series supports the following EN IEC standards for compliance testing:
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Supported Version |
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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 61000-4-11:2020 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 AC 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 DC 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 [2] |
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on DC input power port immunity tests |
1.0 |
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Note [1]: Full compliance with EOS option; Note [2]: Pre-compliance |
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EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics
Full compliance testing for single-phase and three-phase current harmonics emissions of class A, B, C, and D products is supported. Supports IEC 61000-3-2:2018 + AMD1:2020 CSV.
EN 61000-3-3 Flicker
Displays Flicker PST & PLT results in real-time, eliminating the need to wait for test completion to determine if the EUT passed or failed. Supports both programmable and lumped reference impedance methods for flicker testing, in accordance with IEC 61000-3-3:2013/AMD2:2021 CSV.
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Interruptions, and Variations
Offers pre-compliance Voltage Dips and Interruptions on most CTS systems. For full compliance, add the Electronic Output Switch (option -EOS1 or -EOS3) to any iX-based IEC Compliance Test System. Supports IEC 61000-4-11:2004-03."
EN 61000-4-13 Harmonics and Interharmonics
Supports testing to the EN 61000-4-13 Interharmonics standard on all iX Series-based CTS systems with the -413 option. Complies with IEC 61000-4-13:2009-05.
Other EN 61000-4 Immunity Tests
Supports additional immunity test standards on all iX-based IEC Compliance Test Systems.
Configurations
Available in both single-phase (3000 VA to 5000 VA) and three-phase (15 kVA or 18.5 A per phase at 230 V) configurations. Single-phase 5001iX-CTS systems can be upgraded to three-phase if needed. Measurement-only versions (100-CTS and 300-CTS) can be added to an existing California Instruments power source.
More Product Information
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power ovet Ethernet
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P-Iris and DC-Iris lens control
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Monochrome (GT1930) and color (GT1930C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba SDK and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Latest Sony CMOS sensor
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Power over Ethernet option
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Angled-head and board level variants
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Video-iris lens control
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Monochrome (G-895B) and color (G-895C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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BL2 Backlights are pre-engineered for scalability, allowing for size configurations in 1″ increments up to 46″ in length and width.
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This Backlight series is offered in 5 wavelength options and can be configured with either a polarization or collimation film.
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As with all Advanced illumination products, this series is built for tailorability while still maintaining a standard lead time of one to three weeks.
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Sony ICX625 CCD sensor
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15 fps at full resolution
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Rugged housing
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Video-type auto iris
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Monochrome (GC2450) and color (GC2450C) models
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-5e or CAT-6)
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba SDK and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Contact Details
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. − San Diego
9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: 858-450-0085
Fax: 858-458-0267
Email: sales.ppd@ametek.com for general inquiries
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