Ametek Teseq NSG 3060 User manual

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NSG 3060
EMC TEST SYSTEM
USER MANUAL 601-273F

NSG 3060 EMC test system
NSG 3060
EMC TEST SYSTEM
USER MANUAL 601-273F

1 Explanation of symbols 9
2 Introduction 10
2.1 General description 10
3 Standards and applications 12
3.1 Burst test 12
3.2 Combination wave and ring wave test 13
3.3 Telecommunication wave test 13
3.4 Mains quality test 14
3.5 Magnetic elds with mains frequency (option) 14
3.6 Pulsed magnetic elds (option) 14
4 Safety instructions 16
4.1 General 16
4.2 Installation 17
4.3 Installation of an EUT power switch 18
4.4 Applicable safety standards 18
4.5 Test execution 19
4.6 User warnings - Generator 20
4.7 Dangers concerning the EUT 21
5 First steps 22
5.1 Installation of the NSG 3060 system 23
5.2 Connecting the test system to the ground reference plane 24
5.3 Mounting in a 19” rack 24
6 Mainframe description 25
6.1 Front panel 25
6.1.1 EUT output connection 25
6.1.2 Reference ground connector 26
6.1.3 Surge output sockets 27
6.1.4 Burst output socket 27
CONTENTS

6.1.5 Indicator LEDs 27
6.1.6 Touch screen and user interface 27
6.2 Rear panel 28
6.2.1 Instruments mains input 28
6.2.2 AC EUT mains input 29
6.2.3 DC EUT input 31
6.2.4 Ground connection point 31
6.2.5 System interface connector 25 pin D sub 31
6.2.6 Synchro-Bus system 32
7 The standard user interface (SUI) 34
7.1 Main menu 35
7.2 System window 36
7.2.1 General settings 36
7.2.2 EQUIPMENT screen 39
7.2.3 COMMUNICATION screen 40
7.2.4 MONITORING screen 42
7.3 Updating SUI software via the SD-card 43
8 Setting test parameters 47
8.1 The red menu bar 47
8.2 The bottom bar 52
8.2.1 Load user test 52
8.2.2 Load standard test 53
8.2.3 Save test 56
8.2.4 Keypad 56
8.2.5 Show graphic 57
8.3 Burst parameter setting 57
8.3.1 Test conguration with power line coupling 58
8.3.2 Test conguration with external coupling 58
8.3.3 Burst parameters window 59
8.3.4 Voltage 59
8.3.5 Frequency 59
8.3.6 Phase 59
8.3.7 Coupling 60
8.3.8 Burst time 61
8.3.9 Repetition time 61
8.3.10 Test duration 61
8.3.11 Burst generator technical data 62

58.3.12 Derating 62
8.4 Combination wave (Surge) parameter setting 67
8.4.1 Test conguration for power line coupling 67
8.4.2 Test conguration for external coupling 67
8.4.3 Voltage 69
8.4.4 Impedance 69
8.4.5 Phase 70
8.4.6 Coupling 70
8.4.7 Repetition time 74
8.4.8 Test duration 74
8.4.9 Surge generator technical data 74
8.5 Ring wave (RW) 75
8.5.1 Test conguration for power line coupling 75
8.5.2 Test conguration for external coupling 75
8.5.3 Ring wave parameters 75
8.5.4 Voltage 76
8.5.5 Impedance 76
8.5.6 Phase 76
8.5.7 Coupling 76
8.5.8 Repetition time 79
8.5.9 Test duration 79
8.5.10 Technical data ring wave generator 79
8.6 Telecom wave test 80
8.6.1 Voltage 81
8.6.2 Impedance 81
8.6.3 Phase 81
8.6.4 Coupling 82
8.6.5 Repetition time 82
8.6.6 Test duration 82
8.7 Dips, interrupts and variations 83
8.7.1 Examples of dips & interrupts 84
8.7.2 Dips and interrupts generator 85
8.7.3 Voltage U Var 85
8.7.4 Phase 85
8.7.5 Repetition time 85
8.7.6 T-Event 86
8.7.7 Test duration 86

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8.7.8 Dips and interrupts technical data 86
8.7.9 Variation test technical data 87
8.8 Power frequency magnetic eld testing (-4-8) parameter setting 88
8.9 Pulsed magnetic eld testing (-4-9) parameter setting 89
9 Description of the 25 pin D-Sub signals 91
9.1 Interlock 91
9.2 Trigger to scope output signal 93
9.3 Synchronization (Sync) signal: Output signal 93
9.4 Pulse enable / next step input 94
9.5 EUT fail input 94
9.6 EUT power off 94
9.7 High voltage active 95
10 Coupling/Decoupling networks 96
10.1 CDN 3061 - 16 A 97
10.2 CDN 3063 - 32 A 98
10.3 CDN 3063 series - 63 A and 100 A series 99
10.4 Manual Coupling / Decoupling Networks CDN 3083 series 99
10.4.1 Manual Burst Coupling / Decoupling Networks 99
CDN 3083-B100, -B200
10.4.2 Manual Surge Coupling / Decoupling Networks 100
CDN 3083-S100, -S200M
11 Various NSG 3060 versions 102
11.1 NSG 3060-ANSI 102
11.2 NSG 3060-ITU 102
11.3 NSG 3060-1 Package 103
11.4 NSG 3060-2 Package 103
11.5 NSG 3060-TS-EXT telecom surge (10 / 700us) extension unit 103
11.6 NSG 3060 “à la carte” 104
12 Maintenance and function check 105
12.1 General 105
12.2 Cleaning 105
12.3 Function check 106
12.4 Calibration 106
12.5 Warranty 107
13 Declaration of conformity (CE) 108
14 Accessories 109
14.1 PC software 109

714.2 Variable voltage sources 111
14.2.1 Automatic Variacs 111
14.2.2 Manual step transformer: INA 6501 116
14.2.3 Manual step transformer: INA 6502 120
14.3 Magnetic eld options 125
14.3.1 Manual solution: MFO 6501 129
14.3.2 Automatic solution: MFO 6502 133
14.4 Pulse wave shape adapter INA 752 138
14.5 Coupling decoupling networks for data lines 140
14.5.1 Burst EFT coupling clamp NSG 3425 - and safety cover INA 3825 140
14.5.2 Surge CDN for unsymmetric datalines CDN 117 143
14.5.3 Surge pulse CDN for symmetric datalines CDN 118 144
14.6 Measuring accessories 146
14.6.1 MD 200 and MD 200A differential high voltage probes 146
14.6.2 MD 300 surge pulse current probe set 148
14.6.3 Burst / EFT pulse verication kit 150
14.7 Cables, plugs and adapters 151
14.7.1 Calibration adapters 151
14.7.2 Test adapters 152
14.7.3 Various cables and plugs 153
14.8 Mounting accessories 155
15 System description 156
16 Addresses 157

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NSG 3060 EMC test system
WARNING - Lethal danger from high voltages and the
risk of radiating illegal electromagnetic interference.
This system must be used only for EMC test purposes
as specied in these operating instructions.
The NSG 3060 must be installed and used only by autho-
rized and trained EMC specialists.
Personnel tted with a heart pacemaker may not
operate the instrument and must not be in the vicinity
of the test setup while it is in operation.
When the system is used in conjunction with options,
accessories or other equipment the safety instructions
concerning those devices must also be observed.

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Please take note of the following explanations of the symbols used in order
to achieve the optimum bene t from this manual and to ensure safety during
operation of the equipment.
The following symbol draws your attention to a circumstance where non-
observation of the warning could lead to inconvenience or impairment in the
performance.
Example:
1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
This connection must not be confused with the Equip-
ment under Test (EUT) power input.
The following symbol draws your attention to a circumstance where non-
observation of the warning could lead to component damage or danger to the
operating personnel.
Example:
Never connect or disconnect the EUT while the test
system is performing a test.

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NSG 3060 EMC test system
2.1 General description
The NSG 3060 test system enables cable-borne EMC (electromagnetic com-
patibility) immunity tests to be carried out on electrical equipment intended
for household, of ce, light industrial or commercial use. The test system is a
concept from Teseq AG for electromagnetic immunity testing purposes and
ful lls the requirements to accomplish CE marking.
It is an open system, built on a modular principle that communicates through a
serial and standardized bus system and has open interfaces available. Opera-
tion is performed by means of standardized operator interfaces.
As a result of its modularity and the use of industry standards for the interfaces,
operating elements and expansion functions, the most widely varied instrument
con gurations can be readily constructed from the basic building blocks. Single
function generators, customer-speci c combinations, multifunction generators
for comprehensive test routines to product standards, generic standards and
basic standards, as well as combinations with special coupling devices are all
easily con gurable.
A master controller in the NSG 3060 system architecture takes care of all the
“real-time” control functions and communicates with all the function modules
both within the instrument’s casing and external devices via an interbus link.
The system has a simple construction. All function units contain a slave control-
ler. All these units are connected together through their slave controllers and
networked with the central master controller via a  eld bus (Interbus). Informa-
tion concerning the special features and their adjustable parameters are stored
directly in the function modules. In addition to this bus system, the NSG 3060
system also has a further interface standard, Ethernet, with which the system
can be controlled via single PC, a computer network or even via the Internet.
2 INTRODUCTION

11 This modularity enables the function units to be re-combined in ever newer
instruments and subsystems. The function units can be readily expanded to
cope with new standards and new function units for new parameters can be
incorporated in existing systems.
To ensure optimal user and equipment safety, only industry-standard and cor-
rectly specied plugs and sockets are used throughout. High voltage outputs
are switch-protected.

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NSG 3060 EMC test system
The NSG 3060 test system is designed primarily for cable-borne transient inter-
ference tests as speci ed in the European generic standards IEC / EN 61000-6-1
covering equipment for household, of ce and light industrial use, and IEC / EN
61000-6-2 for applications in industrial environments. The NSG 3060 generates
these tests in accordance with IEC / EN 61000-4-4, -5, -11, -12 and -29. Acces-
sories are available for generating optional tests to IEC / EN 61000-4-8 and -9,
and to ANSI / IEEE C.62.41.
The EU directive No. 2004 / 108 / EC (for the assignment of the CE symbol) refers
to these standards and to this type of equipment.
3.1 Burst test
Burst tests in compliance with IEC / EN 61000-4-4 simulate the high voltage / high
frequency interference pulses typically produced when an inductively loaded
switch is operated. Without countermeasures, such interference may occur
when a current through an electromagnetic device, e.g. motor, circuit breaker,
relay,  uorescent lamp, etc. is switched off.
This type of interference can affect other equipment in either of following two
ways. Firstly, the interference can be coupled directly into the target equipment
via the mains power cable. The interference can be transmitted from the source
along the mains power cable connected to the target. Interference from the
mains can reach any other piece of equipment connected to the same power
source in a similar way, however this does not all have to occur in the same
section of a building.
Alternatively, the interference can be capacitively coupled into any target device
in the vicinity.
The system enables a test to be performed using both standardized coupling
3 STANDARDS AND APPLICATIONS

13methods. The EUT is connected to the mains power socket on the front panel
of the test system for the direct mains injection test. Capacitively coupled tests
require the interference to be superimposed onto the signal or data line cables
via an external coupling clamp that is connected to the burst output on the front
panel of the system.
3.2 Combination wave and ring wave test
The surge test, in compliance with IEC / EN 61000-4-5, ANSI C.62.41 and
IEC / EN 61000-4-12 Ed.2.0:2006. Duplicates high voltage / high energy interfer-
ence as experienced with a lightning strike. Generally speaking the interference
nds its way into household equipment via the mains power supply.
This kind of interference can affect equipment in either of two ways. Firstly, the
interference can be coupled directly into the equipment via the mains supply.
The interference is conveyed directly from the source (e.g. lightning strike to
external power cables). Every item of equipment connected to this power
source will be affected by the interference pulses.
Alternatively, the pulses from the source of the interference or its associated
mains cables can be coupled into other equipment positioned nearby.
Surge pulse interference can also occur on signal and data lines through cou-
pling effects and electrical discharges.
The system enables tests to be carried out using both coupling methods. The
EUT is connected to the mains power socket on the front panel of the test
system for direct mains injection tests. Externally coupled tests require the
interference to be superimposed onto signal / data line cables via an external
coupling unit that is connected to the surge output on the front panel of the
system.
3.3 Telecommunication wave test
The 10 / 700 µs telecom wave generator module is used to test ports intended
for connection to symmetrical communication lines.
The Telecom Surge Module TSM 3751 generates test pulse of 10 / 700 µs as
described in IEC / EN 61000-4-5 and IEC 60060-1, ITU-K series, ANSI / IEEE C62.41

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and several EN standards and the safety standard of UL 1950. Since tolerance
can be taken into account, it will cover the 9 / 720 µs pulse given in ANSI-TIA-
968_B.
Therefore the pulse will full the new IEC recommendation of open circuit
voltage of 10 / 700 µs and the short circuit current pulse measuring of 5 / 320 µs.
The test voltage satises the basic requirement of IEC up to 4 kV and surpasses
the UL1950 safety test recommendation of 7 KV.
3.4 Mains quality test
The mains quality test includes the simulation of dips and interrupts of the mains
power supply in accordance with IEC / EN 61000-4-11 and for DC power supplies
in accordance with IEC / EN 61000-4-29.
A voltage dip occurs when the supply voltage falls considerably below the
nominal level for a relatively short time, e.g. for a few cycles, whereas an inter-
rupt means that the voltage falls to zero for a similar period.
3.5 Magnetic fields with mains frequency (option)
Mains frequency magnetic eld tests, or, POWERM tests, involve the simulation
of the magnetic elds typically generated by the current ow in power supply
cables as specied in IEC / EN 61000-4-8. Such magnetic elds can affect the
operation of items of equipment that are sensitive to them. The NSG 3060
performs this test by causing a heavy current to ow in a magnetic eld coil
such that the current and frequency produce a proportional eld within the
coil parameters.
The magnetic eld coils, available as accessories, are connected to the mag-
netic eld option (MFO) which, in turn, is connected to the system.
3.6 Pulsed magnetic fields (option)
Tests with pulsed magnetic elds, or PULSEM tests, simulate the type of inter-
ference produced by surge pulses as a result of lightning strikes to buildings
and other metallic structures such as freestanding masts, ground conductors,
grounding networks, etc. as specied in IEC / EN 61000-4-9. Magnetic elds of
this type can upset the operation of installations that nd themselves within

15such elds. The NSG 3060 performs this test by causing a heavy current to ow
in a magnetic eld coil such that the amplitude of the pulse current produces
a proportional eld within the coil parameters.
The magnetic eld coils, available as accessories, are connected to the surge
pulse output socket via an INA 753 pulse shaping network.

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NSG 3060 EMC test system
The NSG 3060 system and its accessories operate at high voltages.
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These operating instructions form an essential part of the equipment and must
be available to the operator at all times. The user must obey all safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Neither Teseq AG, Luterbach, Switzerland, nor any of its subsidiary sales orga-
nizations can accept any liability for personal, material or consequential injury,
loss or damage that may result from improper use of equipment and acces-
sories.
4.1 General
The NSG 3060 must be operated only by authorized and trained specialists.
The generator is to be used only for the purpose specied by the manufacturer.
The user is directly responsible for ensuring that the test setup does not cause
excessive radiated interference which could affect other instrumentation. The
test system itself does not produce any excessive EM radiation. However, the
injection of interference pulses into a EUT can result in it and / or its associated
cables radiating electromagnetic radiation. To avoid unwanted radiation, the
standards organizations recommend that the test setup be operated inside a
Faraday cage.
WARNING - Improper or careless operation can be fatal!

17WARNING - Because of its construction, the NSG 3060
is not suitable for use in an explosive atmosphere.
WARNING - Personnel tted with a heart pacemaker
must neither operate the instrument nor approach the
test setup while a test is being executed.
Only approved accessories, connectors, adapters, etc. are to be used to ensure
safe operation.
WARNING - Connect the EUT only after the initial system
self test has nished.
4.2 Installation
The NSG 3060 test system conforms to protection class 1. Local installation
regulations must be respected to ensure the safe ow of leakage currents.
WARNING - Operation without a ground connection is
forbidden!
Two independent ground connections are necessary - one for the test system
and one for the EUT. These must be connected back to the local permanent
installation or to a xed, permanent ground conductor.
Operate the equipment only in dry surroundings. Any condensation that occurs
must be allowed to evaporate before putting the equipment into operation. Do
not exceed the permissible ambient temperature or humidity levels. Use only
ofcially approved connectors and accessory items.
Ensure that a reliable return path for the interference current is provided
between the EUT and the generator. The ground reference plane and the ground
connections to the instruments, as described in the relevant test standards,
serve this purpose well.

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The test system may only be opened by a qualied specialist upon specic
instruction given by the manufacturer. Since the instrument works, on prin-
ciple, with two independent power supplies (one for the generator and one for
the EUT), the NSG 3060 must be disconnected from both sources before any
modications to the test setup are undertaken. Besides the mains connections
themselves, certain components also operate at high voltages, and are not
provided with any form of extra protection against accidental contact.
4.3 Installation of an EUT power switch
The EUT input should be connected through a properly rated power switch
device, which should be located close to the test setup. In order to ensure easy
and quick access to the EUT power, the switch should be clearly and visibly
labeled as “EUT power ON / OFF”.
The in-house power distribution must be equipped with a proper circuit breaker
and an emergency off button as per IEC 61010-1.
The test setup should only be accessible to trained
personnel.
Dimensioning of the mains supply and rating of fuse protection of the AC or DC
power supply must conform with local electrical codes and EUT requirements.
Inappropriate arrangement, mounting, cabling or handling of the EUT or ground
can hamper or negate the effectiveness of the NSG 3060’s safety features.
4.4 Applicable safety standards
The NSG 3060 conforms to the safety requirements specied in IEC 348 and
offers all the features necessary for safe and efcient operation. Development
and manufacture is in compliance with ISO 9001. The system complies with
the safety requirements of IEC / EN 61010-1 (Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use).
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the test rig does not emit excessive
electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might affect other equipment. The test

19system itself does not produce any excessive radiation; however, the injection
of interference pulses into the EUT can result in the device and / or its associated
cables radiating EMI. To avoid radiating unwanted interference the standards
organzations recommend that the test setup be located in a Faraday cage.
Since the purpose of the test system is to produce interference signals for
interference immunity testing, the requirements in the IEC / EN 61000 series
concerning limiting the radiated EMI can only be complied with by operating
the test system inside a Faraday cage.
WARNING - The test area must be organized so that
unauthorized persons do not have access during the
execution of a test. If a safety contact (Interlock) is used
as a means of access control to the test zone (e.g. a
Faraday cage), then an additional contact connected in
series is necessary to provide protection for parts of
the EUT that are likely to be touched accidentally.
During a test, the EUT together with its accessories and
cables are to be considered live at all times. The test
system must be stopped and the EUT supply disconnected
before any work can be carried out on the EUT. This can
be achieved simply by opening the interlock circuit.
The EUT is to be tested only in a protective cage or
under a hood which provides protection against electric
shock and all manner of other dangers pertaining to the
particular EUT (see: User warnings - Generator).
The user must observe safety instruction for all the
instruments and associated equipment involved in the
test setup.
Test setup conguration is to be strictly in compliance
with the methods described in the relevant standard to
ensure that the test is executed in a compliant manner.
4.5 Test execution

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WARNING - Users must be aware of the following
dangers that can occur during testing:
Local burning, arcing, ignition of explosive gases.
EUT supply current surge caused by a ashover or
breakdown resulting from the superimposed high
voltage.
Disturbance of other, unrelated electronics, tele-
communications, navigational systems and heart
pacemakers through unnoticed radiation of high
frequency energy.
In the test system the interference voltage, corre-
sponding to the level called for in the relevant test
specication, is superimposed also on the EUT’s
protective earth conductor. Earth contacts or pins
(e.g. as in German and French mains plugs) as well as
the EUT earth itself can therefore be at an elevated
voltage level that would make touching dangerous. In
many power connectors even the screws are linked
to the protective earth.
4.6 User warnings - Generator
CAUTION! Warning of a danger spot
(refer to the documentation).
Warning symbols on the test system:
CAUTION! Warning of electrial hazards!