Teseq NSG 3000A Series User manual

M a n u a l
F o r O p e r a t i o n
NSG 3000A series
The ultra-compact simulator
and its system modules
NSG 3040A series
NSG 3060A series
Sys App 6.0.0 or higher
The NSG 3000A series, is a versatile tester series to cover
transient and power fail requirements, according to international
standards (basic and generic standards) and product family
standards. With the intuitive touch panel, the NSG 3000A series
is the most economical solution for tests during development as
well as for full-compliant immunity tests and CE Marking for
single phase DUT with the ability to be extended for testing
three-phase DUTs by means of an automatically controlled
external coupling network up to 100 A.
AMETEK CTS supplies a large range of accessories for the
various applications such as magnetic field tests and more.
EN/IEC 61000-4-4
EN/IEC 61000-4-5
EN/IEC 61000-4-8
EN/IEC 61000-4-9
EN/IEC 61000-4-11
EN/IEC 61000-4-12
EN/IEC 61000-4-29
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-6-2
Version:
1.04 / 03.03.2020
Replaces:
1.03 / 05.09.2019
Filename:
UserManual-NSG 3000A series-E-V1.04.doc
Print date:
03.03.2020

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The present manual shows suggestions of test setups according the standards IEC 61000-4-x using equipment
manufactured by AMETEK CTS.
The suggestions do certainly not replace the standards! Variations due to different interpretations of the standard
are possible. The circuits shown in the figures supposed to illustrate the functional principles only and do not
show every single detail of the components.
Manual information
Version / date:
1.04 / 03.03.2020
Replaces:
1.03 / 05.09.2019
Filename:
UserManual-NSG 3000A series-E-V1.04.doc
Print date:
03.03.20
Contact Information
AMETEK CTS GmbH
Sternenhofstrasse 15
4153 Reinach BL1
Switzerland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL: http://www.teseq.com
Copyright © 2020 AMETEK CTS GmbH
All right reserved.
Information in earlier versions. Specifications subject to change

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Contents
1. General.............................................................................................................................7
1.1. Purpose ..............................................................................................................................................8
1.2. Warranty Terms..................................................................................................................................9
1.3. Product return procedure..................................................................................................................10
1.4. Recycling and Disposal ....................................................................................................................10
1.4.1. RoHS directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) .............................................................................................10
1.4.2. WEEE directive 2012/19/EU.............................................................................................................10
1.4.3. Dismantling information....................................................................................................................10
1.4.4. Parts which can be recycled.............................................................................................................10
1.4.5. Parts which cannot be recycled........................................................................................................10
2. Safety information.........................................................................................................11
2.1. General.............................................................................................................................................11
2.2. Connection to the mains and PE......................................................................................................11
2.3. Disconnection from the mains..........................................................................................................11
2.4. Intended use of the equipment.........................................................................................................11
2.5. Responsibility of the operator...........................................................................................................12
2.6. General hazard.................................................................................................................................12
2.7. Safety label on the device ................................................................................................................13
2.8. Prohibition of unauthorized conversions and modifications .............................................................13
2.9. Specific accessories required for safety reason...............................................................................13
2.10. Procedure in case of hazard.............................................................................................................13
2.11. Temperatures at the surface ............................................................................................................13
3. Storage, transport, unpacking and delivery information...........................................14
3.1. General.............................................................................................................................................14
3.2. Storage and transport.......................................................................................................................14
3.3. Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1. Lifting and carrying instructions........................................................................................................14
3.2.2. Scope of delivery..............................................................................................................................15
3.2.3. Accessories ......................................................................................................................................16
3.2.4. Options .............................................................................................................................................16
4. Installation put in service .............................................................................................17
4.1. Safety instructions for installation and initial installation ..................................................................17
4.1.1. Qualifications of the staff ..................................................................................................................17
4.1.2. Installation.........................................................................................................................................17
4.2. Installation of the NSG 3000A system..............................................................................................18
4.2.1. installation site..................................................................................................................................18
4.2.2. Voltage free switching ......................................................................................................................18
4.2.3. Grounding and power connection.....................................................................................................18
4.2.4. Mains Switch and fuse......................................................................................................................19
4.2.5. Connecting the NSG 3040A / NSG 3060A system to the ground reference....................................19
4.3. Safety circuit, Warning lamps...........................................................................................................20
4.3.1. Safety circuit.....................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2. Warning Lamp ..................................................................................................................................21
4.4. EUT Power supply and power switch...............................................................................................22
4.4.1. Notes on protective devices which need to install the operator .......................................................22
4.5. System configuration........................................................................................................................24
4.5.1. Power ON the NSG 30x0A generator ..............................................................................................24
4.5.2. Software Number for iec.control software license............................................................................28
4.6. Software Update...............................................................................................................................29
4.6.1. Software Update new Version..........................................................................................................29
4.6.2. Software Update Install SysOS........................................................................................................32
4.6.3. Export actual settings .......................................................................................................................34
4.6.4. Import the settings............................................................................................................................36
4.6.5. Manual Firmware Update .................................................................................................................38
5. Design and Functions...................................................................................................40
5.1. Front view NSG 3040A and NSG 3060A .........................................................................................40
5.2. Rear view..........................................................................................................................................42
5.3. Parameter setting .............................................................................................................................44
5.4. Test setting and Run Window...........................................................................................................45

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5.4.1. Set and test window .........................................................................................................................46
6. Menu...............................................................................................................................48
6.1. Test phenomenon Menu to start a test.............................................................................................48
6.2. Menu for Settings .............................................................................................................................49
6.3. Manager............................................................................................................................................50
6.4. Information........................................................................................................................................50
6.5. EUT Setup........................................................................................................................................51
6.5.1. EUT Setup / TEST............................................................................................................................52
6.5.2. EUT Setup / SUPPLY.......................................................................................................................52
6.6. Setup ................................................................................................................................................54
6.6.1. Setup / System menu .......................................................................................................................55
6.6.2. Setup / Date and Time menu............................................................................................................55
6.6.3. Setup / Signals menu .......................................................................................................................55
6.6.4. Setup / Display .................................................................................................................................56
6.6.5. Setup / Remote.................................................................................................................................56
6.6.6. Setup / Application / Process & Sync...............................................................................................57
6.6.7. Setup / Equipment / Devices & Modules..........................................................................................58
6.6.8. Setup / Equipment / External Couplers ............................................................................................59
6.6.9. Setup / Equipment / Transformers..................................................................................................60
6.7. Variable voltage transformers adjustment procedure ......................................................................61
6.7.1. Adjustment procedure for variable transformers..............................................................................62
6.7.2. Adjustment procedure for tapped transformers with analogue DC control voltage..........................65
7. Test Equipment NSG 3040A and NSG 3060A series ..................................................66
7.1. NSG 3040A.......................................................................................................................................66
7.2. NSG 3060A.......................................................................................................................................67
8. Technical data ...............................................................................................................68
8.1. EFT Electrical Fast Transients Burst as per IEC 61000-4-4...............................................................68
8.2. SURGE Immunity requirements as per IEC 61000-4-5 ...................................................................69
8.2.1. Technical data surge module for NSG 3040A series.......................................................................69
8.2.2. Technical data surge module for NSG 3060A series.......................................................................70
8.3. Pulsed magnetic Field as per IEC 61000-4-9...................................................................................71
8.4. Power Fail Generator for DIPS, interruption and voltage variation as per IEC 61000-4-11 ............72
8.5. Power Magnetic Field as per IEC 61000-4-8 ...................................................................................73
8.6. Ring wave Generator as per IEC 61000-4-12..................................................................................74
8.7. Telecom Surge Generator as per IEC 61000-4-5 (T-Surge module)...............................................75
8.8. EUT Supply Specifications ...............................................................................................................76
8.9. General Specifications......................................................................................................................76
8.10. Environmental conditions .................................................................................................................76
9. Maintenance setup and service ...................................................................................77
9.1. General.............................................................................................................................................77
9.2. Maintenance and cleaning................................................................................................................77
9.3. Test setup.........................................................................................................................................77
9.4. Insulating- or external transformer for EUT power supply................................................................77
9.5. Calibration and verification...............................................................................................................78
9.5.1. Factory calibration ............................................................................................................................78
9.5.2. Guideline to determine the calibration period of AMETEK CTS instrumentation.............................78
9.5.3. Calibration of Accessories made by passive components only .......................................................78
9.5.4. Periodically In-house verification......................................................................................................78
10. Delivery Groups.............................................................................................................79
10.1. Basic equipment...............................................................................................................................79
10.2. Accessories and options...................................................................................................................79
11. EFT Burst as per IEC 61000-4-4 ...................................................................................81
11.1. Operation..........................................................................................................................................81
11.1.1. Burst Menu options from test setting................................................................................................82
11.1.2. Quick Start........................................................................................................................................83
11.1.3. Standard test routines ......................................................................................................................84
11.1.4. User Test Routines...........................................................................................................................85
11.1.5. STEP Routines.................................................................................................................................86
11.2. Burst Settings and limits...................................................................................................................87
11.2.1. Configuration ....................................................................................................................................87
11.2.2. Max Burst impulses / s .....................................................................................................................89

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11.3. Burst generation ...............................................................................................................................90
11.4. Test voltage with Burst as per IEC 61000-4-4..................................................................................90
11.5. Coupling/decoupling network ...........................................................................................................91
11.5.1. Coupling/decoupling network for ac/dc power lines.........................................................................91
11.5.2. Capacitive coupling clamp................................................................................................................91
11.6. Burst Test Setup...............................................................................................................................92
11.6.1. Test setup with capacitive coupling clamp .......................................................................................93
12. Surge Immunity as per IEC 61000-4-5 .........................................................................94
12.1. Operation..........................................................................................................................................94
12.1.1. Quick Start........................................................................................................................................95
12.1.2. Standard test Routine.......................................................................................................................96
12.1.3. User Test Routines...........................................................................................................................98
12.1.4. STEP Routines.................................................................................................................................99
12.2. Surge pulse settings.......................................................................................................................101
12.2.1. Configuration ..................................................................................................................................101
12.2.2. HV-COM capacitance (18 µF capacitor) ........................................................................................103
12.3. Surge pulse application..................................................................................................................104
12.3.1. Phase synchronization in 3-phase system.....................................................................................104
12.4. Surge pulse application..................................................................................................................105
12.5. Coupling/decoupling network .........................................................................................................105
12.5.1. Coupling to AC/DC power supply lines ..........................................................................................105
12.5.2. Coupling to I / O lines .....................................................................................................................106
12.6. Test setup.......................................................................................................................................106
13. Magnetic field test as per IEC 61000-4-9 ...................................................................107
13.1. Pulsed Magnetic field operation .....................................................................................................107
13.1.1. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................109
13.1.2. Standard test Routine.....................................................................................................................110
13.1.3. User Test Routines.........................................................................................................................111
14. Voltage Dips and Interruptions & voltage variation as per IEC 61000-4-11............112
14.1. Test setup for DIPS and Interruption tests .....................................................................................112
14.2. Operation........................................................................................................................................114
14.2.1. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................115
14.2.2. Standard Test Routines..................................................................................................................116
14.2.3. User Test Routines.........................................................................................................................117
14.3. Voltage Variation ............................................................................................................................118
14.4. The Power Fail Test .......................................................................................................................119
14.4.1. Test routines termination................................................................................................................119
14.4.2. Operating........................................................................................................................................119
14.5. Overcurrent.....................................................................................................................................120
14.6. Voltage drop over the PFS switch..................................................................................................121
14.7. The Power Fail Test .......................................................................................................................122
14.7.1. Voltage Interruptions ......................................................................................................................122
14.7.2. Voltage dips, voltage variations......................................................................................................123
14.8. The Power Fail Verification.............................................................................................................124
14.9. Test setup and accessories............................................................................................................125
14.9.1. Transformer type TVT 1-250-16.....................................................................................................125
14.9.2. Variable Transformer variable transformer VAR 3005A-S16.........................................................127
15. Power frequency Magnetic Field as per IEC 61000-4-8............................................129
15.1. Operation........................................................................................................................................129
15.1.1. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................129
15.1.2. Required device setting to perform a power frequency magnetic field test ...................................130
15.1.3. Test setup for power frequency magnetic field test........................................................................131
15.1.4. Test setup with MFT 30 for H-Fields up to 30 A/m.........................................................................131
15.1.5. Test setup with MFT 100 for H-Fields up to 1.000 A/m..................................................................132
16. Telecom Surge Immunity as per IEC 61000-4-5........................................................133
16.1. Operation........................................................................................................................................133
16.1.1. Generator Network for Telecom Surge ..........................................................................................134
16.1.2. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................135
16.1.3. Standard test Routine.....................................................................................................................136
16.1.4. STEP Test Routines.......................................................................................................................137
16.2. Telecom Surge pulse settings........................................................................................................138
16.2.1. Configuration ..................................................................................................................................138

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17. Ring wave Immunity as per IEC 61000-4-12..............................................................139
17.1. Operation........................................................................................................................................139
17.1.1. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................140
17.1.2. Standard test Routine.....................................................................................................................141
17.1.3. User Test Routines.........................................................................................................................143
17.1.4. STEP Routines...............................................................................................................................144
17.2. Ring wave pulse settings................................................................................................................145
17.2.1. Configuration ..................................................................................................................................145
17.3. Ring wave pulse application...........................................................................................................147
17.3.1. Phase synchronization in 3-phase system.....................................................................................147
17.4. Ring wave pulse application...........................................................................................................148
17.5. Coupling/decoupling network .........................................................................................................148
17.5.1. Coupling to AC/DC power supply lines ..........................................................................................148
17.5.2. Coupling to I / O lines .....................................................................................................................149
17.6. Test setup.......................................................................................................................................150
18. Appendix......................................................................................................................151
18.1. Declaration of CE-Conformity.........................................................................................................151
18.1.1. CE-Conformity NSG 3040A series.................................................................................................151
18.1.2. CE-Conformity NSG 3060A series.................................................................................................152
18.1.3. CE-Conformity Tapped Voltage Transformer TVT 1-250-16..........................................................153
18.1.4. CE-Conformity Tapped Voltage Transformer TVT 1-250-16.1.......................................................154
18.1.5. CE-Conformity CCI (capacitive coupling clamp)............................................................................155
18.2. NSG 3040A series General Block Diagram ...................................................................................156
18.3. NSG 3060A series General Diagram .............................................................................................157

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1.
General
The following manual is written for the following equipment of Generators NSG 3000A series:
Available Generators
Burst
Surge
Power Fail
NSG 3040A family
16 A models 300 V
NSG 3040A-IEC
X
X
X
NSG 3040A-EFT-CWS
X
X
NSG 3040A-EFT
X
NSG 3040A-CWS
X
NSG 3040A-DDV
X
Available Generators
Burst
Surge
Power Fail
Ring wave
Telecom Surge
Height [HU]
NSG 3060A family
16 A models 300 V
NSG 3060A-IEC
X
X
X
6
NSG 3060A-ANSI
X
X
X
X
6
NSG 3060A-FULL
X
X
X
X
X
9
NSG 3060A-EFT-CWS-RWG
X
X
X
6
NSG 3060A-EFT-CWS-TS
X
X
X
9
NSG 3060A-EFT-CWS
X
X
6
NSG 3060A-CWS-DDV
X
X
6
NSG 3060A-CWS-TS
X
X
9
NSG 3060A-CWS
X
6

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Other equipment
This document is also the Manual for the following auxiliary equipment, that are necessary to operate together
with NSG 3000A series generators:
Device
Description
Picture
TVT 1-250-16
Tapped autotransformer with
40/70/80/100 % output voltage, 16 A,
manual control
TVT 1-250-16.1
Tapped autotransformer with
40/70/80/100 % output voltage, 16 A,
automatic control
1.1.
Purpose
The NSG 3040A / 3060A test system is a multifunction compact generator that simulates conducted
electromagnetic interference effects for immunity testing according to international, national, and manufacturers
standards.
The system is designed for full compliance conducted electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test requirements.
The application range is for testing of industrial, light industrial, household or commercial equipment, including
many product family and product standards as per following basic standards
- IEC 61000-4-4
EFT / Burst
- IEC 61000-4-5
Surge and Telecom Surge
- IEC 61000-4-8
50/60Hz Magnetic Field
- IEC 61000-4-9
Pulse Magnetic Field
- IEC 61000-4-11
Voltage Dips, Voltage Interruptions for ac power mains supply
- IEC 61000-4-12
Ring Wave
- IEC 61000-4-29
Voltage Interruptions
Voltage Dips for dc power supply systems
PS: Only the NSG 3060A series covers all these phenomena.

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1.2.
Warranty Terms
AMETEK CTS provides this written warranty covering the product stated above, and if the buyer discovers and
notifies AMETEK CTS in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period
stated above, then AMETEK CTS 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 CTS in accordance with
the return procedure specified below. AMETEK CTS will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced product
or parts to the buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK CTS 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 CTS;
•is damaged by modifications, alterations or attachments thereto which are not authorized by AMETEK
CTS;
•is installed or operated contrary to the instructions of AMETEK CTS;
•is opened, modified or disassembled in any way without AMETEK CTS consent; or
•is used in combination with items, articles or materials not authorized by AMETEK CTS.
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 CTS provided for in the purchase order agreement.

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1.3.
Product return procedure
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the local AMETEK CTS representative
2. When requesting an RMA, have the following information ready:
- Model number
- Serial number
- Description of the problem
NOTE: Unauthorized 
NOTE: A returned product found upon inspection by AMETEK CTS, to be in specification is subject to an
evaluation fee and applicable freight charges.
1.4.
Recycling and Disposal
1.4.1.
RoHS directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
RoHS directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
The AMETEK CTS NSG 3000A series generators complies with the directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS - Restriction of
certain Hazardous Substances).
From December 2005, all AMETEK CTS products either hand soldered or by machine are produced using lead-
free solder.
1.4.2.
WEEE directive 2012/19/EU
The AMETEK CTS NSG 3000A series generators, is dedicated under category 9 in the directive 2012/19/EU
(WEEE).
The product should be recycled through a professional organization with appropriate experience for the disposal
and recycling of electronic products. AMETEK CTS is also available to help with questions relating to the
recycling of this equipment.
1.4.3.
Dismantling information
Always remove power cord first. There is no special danger involved in dismantling the NSG 30x0 generator
1.4.4.
Parts which can be recycled
The NSG 3000A series generators contains parts made from steel, aluminum, PVC, two-component sealing
compound. The impulse capacitors are filled with non-poisonous mineral oil. The various parts can be separated
and recycled.
1.4.5.
Parts which cannot be recycled
All parts in the NSG 3000A series can be recycled.

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2.
Safety information
Attention
Before using this equipment, read the operating manual and the
separate delivered safety manual carefully
2.1.
General
◼Use of the equipment of the NSG 3040A and NSG 3060A series is restricted to authorized and trained
personnel only.
◼The equipment of the NSG 3040A and NSG 3060A series can only be used for the applications
described in the operating manual. When used for any other application, then stated in this manual, the
protection of the device can no longer be guaranteed.
◼Persons fitted with a heart pacemaker must not operate the instrument nor approach the test setup while
it is in operation.
2.2.
Connection to the mains and PE
◼The instrument conforms to protection class 1.
◼Operation without a protective earth connection is forbidden!
◼Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for a long period of time
◼Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
◼Never use the product if the power cable is damaged.
◼Ensure that a reliable return path for the interference current is provided between the equipment under
test (EUT) and the generator. The reference ground plane and the earth connections to the instrument as
described in the relevant test standard serve this purpose well.
2.3.
Disconnection from the mains
◼
cord.
◼Disconnect the power cord and all connection cords when moving the unit.
2.4.
Intended use of the equipment
The NSG 3000Atest system is designed primarily for conducted transient interference tests as specified in the
European generic standards IEC/EN 61000-6-1 to cover equipment for household, office and light industrial use,
and IEC/EN 61000-6-2 for applications in industrial environments. The NSG 3000A seriesgenerates these tests
in accordance with IEC/EN 61000-4-4, -4-5, -4-11, -4-12, and -4-29, depending of the model configuration.
Accessories are available for generating optional tests to IEC/EN 61000-4-8 and -9.
The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (for the assignment of the CE mark) refers to these standards and to this type of
equipment.

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2.5.
Responsibility of the operator
These operating instructions form an essential part of the equipment and must always be available to the
operator. The user must obey all safety instructions and warnings.
WARNING
The purpose of this instrument is the generation of defined interferences signals for EMI
immunity testing. Depending on the arrangement of the test rig, the configuration, the
cabling and the properties of the EUT itself, a significant amount of electromagnetic
radiation may result that could also affect other equipment and systems.
The equipment is designed to operate in industrial environment. For operating in other or
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room for operate.
The user himself or herself is ultimately responsible for the correct and controlled operation
of the rig. In case of doubt, the tests should be carried out in a Faraday cage.
2.6.
General hazard
Before applying power to the system, verify that your product is configured properly for your application.
WARNING
The NSG 3000A-series, system and its accessories operate at high voltages.
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.
The design of external insulation must be such that it exceeds the maximum impulse
voltages of the generator (4.8 kV or 6.6 kV).
Only qualified personnel who deal with attendant hazards in impulse generators, can 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.
The 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 CTS GmbH, 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.
WARNING Personnel fitted 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.

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2.7.
Safety label on the device
Please take note of the following explanations of the symbols used to achieve the optimum benefit from this
manual and to ensure safety during operation of the equipment.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard. The symbol on an instrument
shows that that it can generate 1000 volt or more, including the combined effect of
normal and common mode voltages. Use standard safety precautions to avoid
personal contact with these voltages.
This symbol indicates where a caution is required. Refer to the operating instructions
located in the manual to protect against personal injury or damage the equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that will or could cause minor personal
injury or property damage if ignored.
WARNING
WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage if ignored.
2.8.
Prohibition of unauthorized conversions and modifications
The user is not entitled to the device to perform its own modifications and adaptations. Modifying parts on the
generator by unauthorized persons will void the warranty of the device and the correct functioning cannot be
guaranteed.
2.9.
Specific accessories required for safety reason
Only use accessories approved by AMETEK CTS for these generators and intended as accessories for these
devices. Measuring instruments for the measurement of instrument parameters shall be designed for the
maximum voltage and current from the generator. Otherwise safety cannot be guaranteed.
2.10.
Procedure in case of hazard
If a hazard could exist due to an unintended condition of the generator, the following procedure is recommended:
Disconnect the device- and EUT power supplies from the power supply and ensure that the generator is always
earthed via the supply lines or a different ground connection. Wait at least 15 minutes and ground all outputs via
a 10 k, 15 W resistor. Call an AMETEK service center.
2.11.
Temperatures at the surface
The components that generate heat in the device (resistors, etc.) are arranged inside the device in such a way
that no temperatures higher than 50 C occur on the surface.

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3.
Storage, transport, unpacking and delivery information
3.1.
General
Save all packing materials! They will be needed to safely package the equipment for calibration service or repair.
Packaging materials
◼Carton: Cardboard
◼Padding: CFC-free polystyrene foam
◼Plastic bags: Polyethylene
◼Avoid risk of condensation!
If a large temperature differential has occurred, allow time for the temperature to stabilize. This may take
several hours.
3.2.
Storage and transport
◼Do not stack, either packed or unpacked.
◼Do not stand on end; arrows on the packaging must always point upwards.
◼Protect from dampness, heat, cold and rain.
◼Do not throw.
◼Do not sit or stand on the instrument and packaging.
3.3. Unpacking
◼Is the packaging damaged? If YES 󰎅󰎆󰎇󰎈󰎉transportation company
◼Are all the packages present and correct? If NO 󰎅󰎆󰎇󰎈󰎉transportation company
◼Open the packaging, remove the accessories.
◼Lift the NSG 3000A test system out of its packaging.
◼Are the instrument or accessories damaged? If YES 󰎅󰎆󰎇󰎈󰎉transportation company
◼Are the contents of the package complete? If NO 󰎅󰎆󰎇󰎈󰎉Representative sales office
◼Keep the instruction manual with the instrument.
NOTE Do not dispose of packaging materials. All packaging should be retained in the event, that the
instrument or any of its accessories should need to be returned to an AMETEK CTS service center for
repair or calibration.
3.2.1.
Lifting and carrying instructions
The generators usually weigh more than 20 kg. For lifting and carrying, two persons must always lift the
equipment together or use a suitable lifting device.
The device must be gripped by the carrying handle and on the underside.

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3.2.2.
Scope of delivery
Using the following list, check that all the items ordered have been delivered:
Item
Name
Remark
Picture
1
NSG 3040A
NSG 3040A generator including
- Single phase coupling network 300 V / 16 A
Including ordered Modules
- Burst Module
- Surge Module
- Power Fail Module
2
NSG 3060A
NSG 3060A generator including
- Single phase coupling network 300 V / 16 A
Including ordered Modules
- Burst Module
- Surge Module
- Ring wave Module
- Power Fail Module
- Telecom Surge Module
2
Power Mains cable
Power Mains cable
- Connectors country coded
3
ESC
EUT Supply Cable
- Connectors country coded
4
ESA 1
EUT Supply Adapter
- Connectors country coded
5
STC
#112801
Safety Circuit Terminator (Sys. Link)
Short circuit for Interlock (no ext. loop),
Alternative with ext. loop: SCC AD (option)
6
SWL AD
#111241
Warning Lamp Adapter
7
Ethernet cable
#107460
Ethernet crossover network cable
RJ45, Cat 6, SF/UTP, red
8
Cleaning tissue
9
Safety Manual
Safety Manual
200 / 500 / NX Series, NSG Series
10
USB Memory card
Files on USB Memory card
11
User Manual
User manual (pdf on the memory card)
12
Iec.control Software
Software iec. control, (on the memory card)
13
Software license
If ordered on a license sheet
- UOC Optolink Converter USB to LWL
- Optical fiber cable 5m

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3.2.3.
Accessories
If additional equipment is ordered refer to the user manual of these devices
Name
Remark
Picture
SLC xxx
Sys Link Cable with various cable length
UOC
#111311
USB Optolink Converter (USB to LWL)
Optical Fiber cable, 5m
Remark:
The USB Optolink is included in the software license
Copper braid
Earth band connection NSG 3000A-generator to 3-ph
CDN Dimension: 300 x 23 mm, 25mm2, 4 x Screws M4 x 10mm
3.2.4.
Options
Name
Remark
Picture
PVF BKIT 1
Pulse Verification Fast Burst Kit 1
PVF 50, Pulse Verification Fast 50 Ohm
PVF 1000, Pulse Verification Fast 1000 Ohm
PVF AD 1 Pulse Verification Fast Adapter 1 
Multi Contact (MC) to SHV fix
PVF AD1 PVF 50 or
PVF 1000
CCI PVKIT 1
Industrial Capacitive Coupling Clamp
Pulse Verification Kit 1
Transducer plate
Support
PVF AD3 Pulse Verification Fast Adapter 3 MC to SHF
ESS 1
ESS 1 Interlock for NSG 30x0 generator system
Switches OFF High voltage and EUT power supply
SCC AD
#111240
Safety Circuit Adapter (Sys. Link)
Short circuit for Interlock for external safety loop
Alternative to: SCT Safety Circuit Terminator
CDN 30x3…
External 3-phase coupling network
AC voltage: 3 x 480 V
DC voltage: up to 500 VDC
Current: 16 A up to 100 A AC and or DC
CCI
Capacitive Coupling Clamp Industrial
For coupling of Burst impulses to signal and data-lines.
BCC 1000 Burst connection cable SHV 1000 mm

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4.
Installation put in service
This chapter includes a checklist with steps that should be taken before the NSG 3000A generator is switched on
and put into operation.
4.1.
Safety instructions for installation and initial installation
National regulations in installation and operation of electrical equipment must be respected.
WARNING NSG 3000A test system is not suitable for use in an explosive atmosphere.
WARNING Connect the EUT only after the initial system setup has finished.
4.1.1.
Qualifications of the staff
Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and electromagnetic compatibility is required to service the unit. The
national regulations for installation of electrical equipment as well as the safety at work of electrical equipment
must be known to the user.
4.1.2.
Installation
The NSG 3000A system conforms to protection class 1. Local installation regulations must be respected to
ensure the safe flow 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 fixed, 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 officially 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.
The test system may only be opened by a qualified specialist upon specific instruction given by the manufacturer.
The equipment works, on principle, with two independent power supplies, one for the generator and one for the
EUT. The NSG 3000A generator must be disconnected from both sources before any modifications 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.
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 system 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 organizations recommend that the test setup be 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.

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4.2.
Installation of the NSG 3000A system
4.2.1.
installation site
Place the test system so that there is enough free space around the cooling air inlets on both sides and behind
the fan outlet on the rear panel.
4.2.2.
Voltage free switching
Make sure that the cables can be connected without hindrance and disconnected without problems.
The complete voltage disconnection from the device is carried out by disconnecting the cables. Make sure that
capacitors inside the device can still be under voltage, even in an emergency.
4.2.3.
Grounding and power connection
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 fixed, permanent ground conductor. To avoid
electric shock the power cord protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground.
System GND
The system is connected to GND via the earth wire of the connected mains power cable for the generator and the
EUT supply. A separate GND wire from the reference GND plane to the building earth point may be useful to
avoid interferences to other areas.
EUT GND
Ensure that a reliable return path for the interference current is provided
between the EUT and the generator. The GND wire from the generator to the
reference GND and must be designed as a low inductance connection suitable
for high frequencies. The reference ground plane and the ground connections to
the instruments, as described in the relevant test standards, serve this purpose
well.
Example of a 25 mm2earth
connection Generator 
Reference GND
Protection (optional)
A proposal is to separate protection of the EMC system with filters, insulation transformer or fault current
protection and other measures may be useful for the EMC installation. The advantage is the separation of the
EMC system from all other installation.
A shielded room with adequate filters may be the best solution for avoid unwanted conducted and radiated
interference to other areas.

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4.2.4.
Mains Switch and fuse
The mains power voltage indicated on the instrument must correspond with the local supply voltage (mains
voltage: 85265 VAC, universal power unit, mains frequency: 5060 Hz).
WARNING Do not replace the supplied power cord, rated for 10 A with another power
cord of insufficient size.
Mains Switch, fuse holder and power input
To replace a fuse:
1) Disconnect the mains cable
2) Pull the fuse holder out of the connector
3) Remove the damaged fuse(s)
4) Insert 1 or 2 fuses (4 A / 115V and 2 A / 230 V slow blow)
5) Replace the fuse holder
6) Plug the mains cable into a power outlet with a solid ground
connection
7) Switch the system on and operate as instructed in this manual
4.2.5.
Connecting the NSG 3040A / NSG 3060A system to the ground reference
The earth connection to the GRP should be low inductive and low ohmic. The cross-section of the earth
connection should be at least 6 mm2. A braid of stranded wire or a flat copper or brass strip is better.
Connection to reference ground
Connection to reference ground
For burst tests, the generator must be placed on a ground
reference plane which is connected to ground.
A low inductive high frequency ground connection between the
test system and the ground reference plane (GRP) is essential for
performing burst tests correctly.
Earth bolt dimension
Earth bolt dimensions:
Screws: Metric M4
Distance: 10.1 mm x 11 mm
Plug: Banana plug, 4 mm

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4.3.
Safety circuit, Warning lamps
Safety circuit and warning lamps are located at each end of the Sys Link. Each End of the Sys.Link is terminated
with an adapter.
Safety circuit
Plug position: SYS.LINK IN NSG 3000A generator
Connector: 2 screw contacts IN, OUT
Pin Sys Link: 7, 16
Operating: short circuit closed = operation
short circuit open = no operation
Voltage level: 24 Vdc (internal powered)
Warning Lamp
Plug position: SYS.LINK OUT Last device from daisy chain
Connector: 2 screw contacts IN, OUT
Pin Sys Link: 8, 17
Operating: Potential free contact
open = System is out of operation (green)
closed = System is operating (red)
Voltage level: 60 V, max. 2 A (external powered)
IMPORTANT
Important for operation
Connect the delivered Safety Circuit Terminal STC or the
optional Safety Circuit Adapter SCC AD to the SYSLINK
plug.
The NSG 30x0A generator does not start any test if the safety circuit is
not connected and closed.
NOTE: The short circuit is already short-circuited at the delivered Safety
circuit terminal STC and Safety Circuit Adapter SCC AD
.
STC Safety Circuit terminal
The safety circuit terminal STC is part of the delivery and includes the
short circuit for the Safety circuit. If an external safety circuit is required,
please order the optional Safety Circuit Adapter SCC AD.
SCC AD option for external safety circuit loop.