Ametek SmartWave SW5550A User manual

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SmartWave™
Switching
Amplifier
Operation Manual
March 2011 Document No. M161924-01 Rev D
This manual covers models:
SW5550A
SW3700A
SW1850A

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About AMETEK
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design
and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for R&D, test and measurement,
process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse
industrial segments. From bench top supplies to rack-mounted industrial power subsystems,
AMETEK Programmable Power is the proud manufacturer of Elgar, Sorensen, California
Instruments and Power Ten brand power supplies.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical
devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. The Company has over 11,000 colleagues working
at more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 80 sales and service centers in the United
States and around the world.
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Date and Revision
March 2011 Revision D
Part Number
M161924-01
Contact Information
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Important Safety Instructions
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your
particular application.
WARNING
Hazardous voltages may be present when covers are removed. Qualified
personnel must use extreme caution when servicing this equipment.
Circuit boards, test points, and output voltages also may be floating above
(below) chassis ground.
WARNING
The equipment used contains ESD sensitive ports. When installing
equipment, follow ESD Safety Procedures. Electrostatic discharges might
cause damage to the equipment.
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in power supplies, are allowed to perform
installation and servicing.
Ensure that the AC power line ground is connected properly to the Power Rack input connector or
chassis. Similarly, other power ground lines including those to application and maintenance
equipment must be grounded properly for both personnel and equipment safety.
Always ensure that facility AC input power is de-energized prior to connecting or disconnecting any
cable.
In normal operation, the operator does not have access to hazardous voltages within the chassis.
However, depending on the user’s application configuration, HIGH VOLTAGES HAZARDOUS TO
HUMAN SAFETY may be normally generated on the output terminals. The customer/user must
ensure that the output power lines are labeled properly as to the safety hazards and that any
inadvertent contact with hazardous voltages is eliminated.
Guard against risks of electrical shock during open cover checks by not touching any portion of the
electrical circuits. Even when power is off, capacitors may retain an electrical charge. Use safety
glasses during open cover checks to avoid personal injury by any sudden component failure.
Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary
sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury,
loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
SAFETY SYMBOLS

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Product Family: SW5550A, SW3700A, SW1850A
Warranty Period: One Year
WARRANTY TERMS
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the
Product stated above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in
material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may,
at its option: repair or replace the Product; or issue a credit note for the defective Product; or
provide the Buyer with replacement parts for the Product.
The Buyer will, at its expense, return the defective Product or parts thereof to AMETEK in
accordance with the return procedure specified below. AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the
repaired or replaced Product or parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the
Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order Agreement or where the Product or any part
thereof:
is damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as
specified or required by AMETEK;
is damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not
authorized by AMETEK;
is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK;
is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK’s consent; or
is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK.
The Buyer may not assert any claim that the Products are not in conformity with any warranty
until the Buyer has made all payments to AMETEK provided for in the Purchase Order Agreement.
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the repair facility (must be
done in the country in which it was purchased):
In the USA, contact the AMETEK Repair Department prior to the return of the
product to AMETEK for repair:
Telephone: [phone], ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (toll free North America)
858-450-0085, ext. 2295 or ext. 2463 (direct)
Outside the United States, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center
(ASC). A full listing can be found either through your local distributor or our
website, www.programmablepower.com, by clicking Support and going to the
Service Centers tab.
2. When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
Model number
Serial number
Description of the problem
NOTE: Unauthorized returns will not be accepted and will be returned at the shipper’s expense.
NOTE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK, to be in specification is subject to
an evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Input Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Output Specifications: Normal Operation Mode ............................................ 1-3
1.4 Waveform Specifications ............................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Measurements (Optional) .............................................................................. 1-5
1.5.1 Parameters Measured ....................................................................... 1-5
1.5.2 Measurement Capabilities and Accuracies ....................................... 1-6
1.6 Protection and Safety .................................................................................... 1-9
1.7 Agency Requirements ................................................................................... 1-9
1.8 Physical Specifications (All Models) ............................................................ 1-10
1.9 Environmental Data ..................................................................................... 1-10
1.10 Other Standard Features ............................................................................. 1-10
1.11 Options ........................................................................................................ 1-12
1.12 Glossary of Technical Terms ....................................................................... 1-13
1.12.1 RMS Servo ...................................................................................... 1-13
1.12.2 Servo Boost..................................................................................... 1-13
1.12.3 X-Load ............................................................................................ 1-14
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................... 2-1

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2.3 Pre-installation Inspection .............................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Air Intake and Exhaust ................................................................................... 2-2
2.6 Installation/Dimensional Drawing ................................................................... 2-3
2.7 Input/Output Connectors ................................................................................ 2-6
2.7.1 BNC Connectors ................................................................................ 2-7
2.7.2 EXT IN (External Input) ...................................................................... 2-7
2.7.3 DFI (Direct Fault Indicator) ................................................................ 2-8
2.7.4 IEEE 488.2 ........................................................................................ 2-9
2.7.5 Slave Connector ................................................................................ 2-9
2.7.6 Grounding ........................................................................................ 2-10
2.8 Input Power Requirements ........................................................................... 2-10
2.8.1 187 to 264 VRMS L–L 3-Phase Operation (3-Wire USA) ................ 2-12
2.8.2 342 to 457 VRMS L–L 3-Phase Operation (4-Wire INTL) ............... 2-12
2.8.3 Single-Phase Input Connections ..................................................... 2-12
2.9 Output Connections to the Load .................................................................. 2-13
2.9.1 SW 5550A Output Connections ....................................................... 2-13
2.9.2 SW 3700A and SW 1850A Output Connections ............................. 2-15
2.9.3 Wiring of Unit ................................................................................... 2-15
2.10 Wire Gauge Selection .................................................................................. 2-15
SECTION 3 OPERATION
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Front Panel Controls ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Menus ............................................................................................................ 3-3
3.3.1 MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 PROGRAM Menu .............................................................................. 3-5
3.3.3 MEASURE Menu ............................................................................... 3-8
3.3.4 WAVEFORM Menu ........................................................................... 3-9
3.3.5 SEQUENCE Menu ........................................................................... 3-15
3.3.6 INSTR (Instrument) Menu ................................................................ 3-22
3.3.7 SYSTEM Menu ................................................................................ 3-23

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3.4 Front Panel Programming Conventions ....................................................... 3-32
3.5 Front Panel Programming Exercises ........................................................... 3-33
3.5.1 Current Inrush Example .................................................................. 3-33
3.5.2 Voltage Spike Example ................................................................... 3-37
3.5.3 Voltage Dropout Example ............................................................... 3-41
3.6 SCPI Specification ....................................................................................... 3-44
SECTION 4 STANDARD WAVEFORMS
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2–1 Recommended Mounting Slide .................................................................. 2-3
Table 2–2 SW Input/Output Connectors (see Figure 2–3).......................................... 2-6
Table 2–3 EXT IN Connector Pinout ........................................................................... 2-7
Table 2–4 DFI Connector Pinout ................................................................................ 2-8
Table 2–5 IEEE 488.2 Connector Pinout .................................................................... 2-9
Table 2–6 Slave Connector Pinout ............................................................................. 2-9
Table 2–7 Input Currents for 3-Phase Input Power .................................................. 2-11
Table 2–8 Single-Phase Input Configurations .......................................................... 2-11
Table 2–9 Recommended Wire Gauge Selection Guide .......................................... 2-16
Table 3–1 Sequence Execute Menu ......................................................................... 3-21
Table 3–2 SELF-TEST Results Definitions ............................................................... 3-24
Table 3–3 System External Menu ............................................................................. 3-27
Table 3–4 Fault Register Bit Definitions .................................................................... 3-28
Table 3–5 Fault Description and Action (FR1) .......................................................... 3-29
Table 3–6 Fault Description and Action (FR2) .......................................................... 3-30
Table 3–7 Fault Description and Action (FR3) .......................................................... 3-30

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1–1 Elgar Model SW 5550A AC Power Source (Rack Mount Version) ........... 1-1
Figure 2–1 Mounting Dimensions, SmartWave Front View ......................................... 2-3
Figure 2–2 Mounting Dimensions, SmartWave Top and Side Views .......................... 2-4
Figure 2–3 SmartWave Rear Panel ............................................................................ 2-5
Figure 2–4 Parallel Connections ............................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2–5 Sense Lead Connections for 3-Phase Output ......................................... 2-14
Figure 3–1 Front Panel Controls (SW 5550A) ............................................................. 3-1

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SECTION 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
The Elgar SmartWaveTM Models SW 5550A, SW 3700A, and SW 1850A use trans-
formerless, direct coupled amplifiers and a true arbitrary waveform generator based
controller. This technology allows you to create, edit and generate complex waveforms
with high DC content for critical ATE and power line disturbance simulation testing.
The SmartWave can create complex waveforms with high DC content for simulating
real world power irregularities, including phase controlled sub-cycle or multi-cycle
dropouts, spikes, sags, surges, frequency excursions, plus frequency and voltage
ramps (sweeps). The unit can also generate clipped waveforms, harmonic distortion,
high current inrush, and other complex waveshapes.
Figure 1–1 Elgar Model SW 5550A AC Power Source (Rack Mount Version)

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The SmartWave model numbers are identified below:
SW5550 A–1–3–2–XXX
Power Options:
5550
3700
1850
Chassis Description:
A = Standard High Impedance
AE = Standard IEC Low Impedance
M, ME, S, SE = N/A
Power Conditioning Options:
1 = Rectifier USA
2 = Rectifier International
3 = PFC USA
4 = PFC International
5, 6 = N/A
Controller Options:
1 = Manual
2 = GPIB
3 = Arbitrary GPIB
Test and Measurement Options:
1 = No T&M
2 = Standard T&M
Non-Standard Options:
Blank = None
Programming is accomplished at the front panel or with a personal computer (PC) using
optional software. A GPIB card in the computer is also required.
A library of 50 factory-supplied waveshapes is provided in Flash Memory. Non-volatile
memory storage is available for an additional 50 user-created waveshapes.
Waveshapes from the libraries can be assigned amplitude and frequency parameters
and be stored as setups in non-volatile memory for immediate user recall. In addition,
you can create up to 1000 timed segments and link them together to form sequences
(transient programs).
The backlit graphics LCD display allows quick confirmation of waveforms when created
or edited from the front panel. Front panel BNCs provide waveform reference outputs
for oscilloscope viewing. The front panel also includes a keypad, a rotary knob, and
Help screens.

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The SmartWave sources are true DC as well as AC power supplies. Up to 312 VRMS
are available in AC or AC+DC modes. Multi-phase models can be switched to single or
three-phased operation via the front panel or the GPIB.
A wide frequency range of DC or 40 Hz to 5 kHz is available for a broad array of
applications. Utilizing the latest in AC switch mode technology, the SmartWave has
less than -60 dB of noise and ripple with total harmonic distortion (THD) of <0.5% to
500 Hz. A crest factor of 3.25 provides high peak-to-RMS current capability. An
optional power factor correction (PFC) of .99 is also available.
1.2 Input Specifications
Input Power Ranges: Factory configured 187 to 264 VRMS, 3 L-L (3 wire),
or 342 to 457 VRMS, 3 L-L (4 wire). A chassis ground is also required for safety.
Input Power Factor: .6 with USA rectifier; .35 with INTL rectifier;
.99 with input PFC option.
Input Frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (47 to 440 Hz for PFC input only)
Efficiency: 70%, minimum, at full load.
Ride Through: 3 msec, minimum; 10 msec, minimum, with PFC option.
Input Current: Maximum currents are provided in Table 2–7 and Table 2–8.
Initial Turn-on Current Surge: Limited to less than peak value listed in
Table 2–7 and Table 2–8.
1.3 Output Specifications: Normal Operation Mode
Calibration Interval: 1 year.
Power Factor of Load: 0 lagging to 0 leading.
AC or DC Output Voltage: 0 to 156 VRMS L-N range 0; 0 to 312 VRMS L-N range 1.
Output Current Per Phase: 16A at 115V in 156V range; 8.0A at 230V in 312V range
(1850 VA maximum).
Crest Factor: 3.25 (peak output current to RMS output current).
Output Frequency: DC, or 40 Hz to 5 kHz.
Output Power: 1850 VA, maximum, per phase.

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Total Harmonic Distortion (Full Linear Load or No Load): 0.25% maximum, 40 to
100 Hz; 0.5% maximum to 500 Hz; and 1% maximum to 1 kHz plus 1%/kHz to 5 kHz.
AC Noise Level: >60 dB RMS below full output (sine wave, 40 to 500 Hz).
Amplitude Stability With Remote Sense: ±0.1% of full scale over 24 hours at
constant line, load and temperature.
Load Regulation: ±0.025% of full scale voltage for a full resistive load to no load;
above 1 kHz, add ±0.015%/kHz.
Line Regulation (DC, or 40 Hz to 5 kHz): ±0.025% of full scale for a ±10% input line
change.
Voltage Accuracy: ±0.1% of range. Above 1 kHz, add 0.2%/kHz. Add ±0.1% of full
scale for "AC PLUS DC" mode. Valid for 5 to 156 VRMS and 10 to 312 VRMS at 25°C
(77°F), sense leads connected. Temperature coefficient less than 50 ppm/°C.
Voltage Resolution: 0.05% of full scale.
Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz: 40 to 99.99 Hz
0.05 Hz: 100 to 999.9 Hz
0.5 Hz: 1000 to 5000 Hz
Frequency Accuracy: ±0.01% at 25°C ±0.001%/°C.
Phase Accuracy, Phase-to-Phase Balanced Linear Resistive Load:
±1°, 40 Hz to 1 kHz, plus ±1°/kHz above 1 kHz.
Phase Angle Resolution: 0.1°.
Remote Output Voltage Sense: 5 VRMS total lead drop, maximum.
Output Impedance: 5550 parallel mode, 312V range - meets requirements of
IEC-1000-3-2, Annex A, Supply Source. Valid for equipment classes A, B, C, and D.

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1.4 Waveform Specifications
Waveshape Libraries: 50 factory-supplied in flash memory; storage available for up to
50 user created in non-volatile RAM.
User Created Setups: A total of 100 steady-state waveforms, consisting of
parameters such as waveshapes from the libraries plus amplitude, frequency, phase
angle and current limit.
Sequencing/Transient Programs: 1000 user-created segments stored in non-volatile
RAM up to 100 segments per sequence. Segments include wave-shape, amplitude,
frequency, phase angle, time (from 1 msec to 7 days), and number of cycles.
MIL-STD-704 Transients: Factory-supplied sequencing program.
1.5 Measurements (Optional)
1.5.1 Parameters Measured
1- to 3-Phase to Neutral RMS Output Voltages
1- to 3-Phase to Phase Voltages are Calculated
1- to 3-Phase RMS Output Currents
1- to 3-Phase Peak Current
Output Frequency
1- to 3-Phase Power
1- to 3-Phase VA
Power Factor of Load Calculated from 1 or 3 Phases
Output Phase B and C Relative to Phase A

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1.5.2 Measurement Capabilities and Accuracies
1.5.2.1 Measurement Capability
4½ Digit Analog to Digital Measurement System
Temperature Range for Specified Accuracy: 25°C ±5°C.
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F).
1.5.2.2 Phase to Neutral RMS Voltage Measurement
Valid for phases A, B and C (use phase A for Parallel Mode).
Range: 0V to 350.0V, plus sign bit for DC mode.
Accuracy: ±0.3% of range, DC or 47 Hz to 1 kHz;
±0.5% of range, 40 to 47 Hz and for 1 kHz to 5 kHz.
Temperature Coefficient: ±200 ppm/°C outside specified range.
1.5.2.3 Phase to Phase RMS Voltage Calculation
Calculated from Phase to Neutral voltages and phases.
Range: 0V to 700V.
Accuracy and Temperature Coefficient: Same as for the Phase to Neutral voltage
(see paragraph 1.5.2.2 above).
1.5.2.4 RMS Current Measurement
Valid for phases A, B, and C (use phase A for Parallel Mode).
Range 1: 0A to 7.5A, plus sign bit for DC mode; 3-phase mode, 312V range.
Range 2: 0A to 15A, plus sign bit for DC mode; 3-phase mode, 156V range.
Range 3: 0A to 22.5A, plus sign bit for DC mode; parallel mode, 312V range.
Range 4: 0A to 45A, plus sign bit for DC mode; parallel mode, 156V range.
Accuracy: ±1.0% of range, DC or 40 Hz to 500 Hz; add ±1.5%/kHz above 500 Hz.
Accuracies are specified for a maximum crest factor of 3.25.
Temperature Coefficient: ±300 ppm/°C outside specified range.

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1.5.2.5 Peak Current Measurement
Valid for phases A, B, and C (use phase A for Parallel Mode).
Range 1: 0A to 28A; 3-phase mode, 312V range.
Range 2: 0A to 56A; 3-phase mode, 156V range.
Range 3: 0A to 84A; parallel mode, 312V range.
Range 4: 0A to 168A; parallel mode, 156V range.
Accuracy: ±5% of range, 40 to 500 Hz; add ±1%/kHz, 500 to 5 kHz.
Temperature Coefficient: ±300 ppm/°C outside specified range.
1.5.2.6 Power Measurement
Valid for phases A, B, and C. Up to 3 phase total power and parallel mode
(use phase A for parallel mode).
Range 1: 0 kW to 1.8 kW; 3-phase mode.
Range 2: 0 kW to 5.6 kW; parallel mode and total 3-phase power.
Accuracy: ±2.5% of range, DC or 40 to 500 Hz for crest factors <2.0.
Add ±1% for crest factors up to 3.25. Add ±1%/kHz above 500 Hz.
Temperature Coefficient: ±500 ppm/°C outside specified range.
1.5.2.7 VA Measurement
Valid for phases A, B, and C. Up to 3 phase total VA and parallel mode
(use phase A for parallel mode).
Range 1: 0 kW to 1.8 kVA; 3-phase mode.
Range 2: 0 kW to 5.6 kVA; parallel mode and total 3-phase power.
Accuracy: ±2.5% of range, DC or 40 to 500 Hz for crest factors <2.0.
Add ±1% for crest factors up to 3.25. Add ±1%/kHz above 500 Hz.
Temperature Coefficient: ±500 ppm/°C outside specified range.

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1.5.2.8 Power Factor Calculation
Valid for phases A, B, C, and TOTAL (use phase A for Parallel Mode).
The Power Factor is calculated from the Power and VA measurements. Phase powers
are measured then the total power is calculated; phase VAs are measured then the
total VA is calculated. Power is divided by VA; the result is the Power Factor.
Range: 0 to 1.00.
Accuracy: ±5% of range at full power, DC or 40 to 500 Hz for crest factors <2.0.
Add ±2% for crest factors up to 3.25. Add ±1%/kHz above 500 Hz.
Temperature Coefficient: ±500 ppm/°C outside specified range.
1.5.2.9 Frequency Measurement
Frequencies are calculated based on output zero crossing time measurements. To
minimize errors due to switching noise, a 1 s filter is used to filter the output signal
before the zero comparator.
Resolution: Frequency is displayed to 5 figures maximum; the leading zeros are
blanked. Displayed resolution is 0.01 Hz.
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading, at 10% to full output voltage, 0°C to 45°C
(32°F to 113°F).
1.5.2.10 Phase Measurement
Valid for phases A, B, and C relative to each other.
The phase of measured signals are calculated from timing measurements. The
reference is the negative to positive zero crossing of the internal reference (sync pulse)
signal. End of timing is the negative to positive crossing of the signals being measured
with respect to the internal reference. These timing measurements are used to
calculate the phase lead between the two phases being measured.
Resolution: ±1° (for outputs above 20 VRMS).
Accuracy: ±2°, 40 to 500 Hz; add ±2°/kHz above 500 Hz.
For sine wave, balanced resistive load, 10% to 100% of voltage measurement range.
All accuracies are specified for 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F).

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1.6 Protection and Safety
Overvoltage Shutdown: Programmable for 15V to 255V peak, 156V range;
30V to 510V peak, 312V range.
Undervoltage Shutdown: Automatic, not programmable.
Programmable Current Limit Shutdown: Can be set to 1% of range;
0.5A to 16A for 156V range, 0.5A to 8.0A for 312V range.
Programmable Current Limit with Timed Shutdown: Can be set to 1% of range;
the timeout can be set from 100 msec to 10 sec.
Programmable Constant Current: Can be set to 1% of range;
0.5A to 16A for 156V range, 0.5A to 8.0A for 312V range.
For all current accuracies, ±1% of full scale, add ±1.5%/kHz above 500 Hz.
For paralleled amplifiers, add ±1%.
Temperature Coefficient: <200 ppm/°C.
Overtemperature Shutdown: Automatic, not programmable.
1.7 Agency Requirements
The SmartWave is designed to meet the following agency requirements:
UL 3111
CUL 1010
EN 61010
EN 50081-2
EN 50082-1
IEC 555-2
IEC 801-2, -3 and -4
FCC Part 15, Class A

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1.8 Physical Specifications (All Models)
Height: 8.75" (222 mm)
Width: 19" (483 mm)
Depth: 23.5" (597 mm)
Weight: SW 5550A - 126.5 lbs. (57.2 kg)
SW 3700A - 100 lbs. (45.4 kg)
SW 1850A - 73 lbs. (33.1 kg)
Cooling: Air is drawn in from the top and sides and exhausted through the rear of the
chassis. 200 CFM is required for specified operation.
1.9 Environmental Data
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F).
Note temperature measured at air inlet of SW. If cabinet mounted, cabinet inlet air may
be rated at lower maximum temperature due to warming of inlet air.
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
Humidity (Non-condensing): 0 to 85% at 25°C (77°F);
derate to 50% at 40°C (104°F).
1.10 Other Standard Features
1- to 3-Phase Programmable
IEEE 488.2 Interface
SCPI Protocol
Waveform Trigger Output
(1 Meg Load Drive; positive edge is at 0° ±30 s, 0 to 5V logic)
BNC Outputs for Waveform Viewing
(1 Meg Load Drive, 1.25 VRMS = Full Scale)