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EM Test PFS 200N200 Power Fail Simulator 80V/200A

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  • 80V/200A Power Fail Simulator
  • Standalone test generator for voltage dips and interruptions
  • Rise/fall time <1us
  • Electronic short-circuit protection
  • Rated voltage 80V DC
  • Front panel operation
  • Standard Test routines
  • USB and GPIB interfaces

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Test Equipment Description

The PFS 200N Series Automotive Power Fail simulator is used to comply with standard requirements, mainly from vehicle manufacturers, to perform fast voltage dips ad drops (micro-interruptions). Some standards specify very fast rise and fall times below 1 microsecond an electronic switch.

Testing of electronic modules in 12V/24V or 42V supply systems. Short-term interruptions, micro dips and voltage drop out are causing malfunctions in electronic modules. These phenomena are simulated by the PFS 200N power fail generator. The PFS 200 can be used as an individual instrument or can be used in combination with all other generators of the series 200.

  • Daimler Chrysler PF9326 
  • Ford ES-XW7T 
  • PSA B217110 
  • Renault 36.00.808 
  • Fiat 9.90110

Benefits

The PFS 200N is a standalone tester providing an electronic switch to perform voltage dips and drops (micro-interruptions) with fast rise and fall times of 1 microsecond. For voltage dips two DC voltage supplies are required while for for voltage drops (micro-interruptions) only one DC voltage supply is needed. The PFS 200N has the ability to control one external DC voltage source by means of an analog DC signal. The PFS 200N can also be easily integrated into a complete test set-up. Operation is possible both manually and by software via USB or GPIB. Fail inputs allow to control an ongoing test sequence based on the status of the DUT. Pre-programmed Standard Test routines allow highest user convenience. Still the PFS 200N offers the Quick Start test routine where parameters can be changed on-line during a test to evaluate the susceptibility level of an individual DUT.

Software

ISO.CONTROL - SOFTWARE FOR CONTROL AND DOCUMENTATION
Outstanding user convenience, clearly structured windows and operation features and the EM TEST standards library along with the flexibility to generate user specific test sequences very easily are the main features of iso.control software. The software is automatically configured according to the connected EM TEST generators. iso.control software covers international/national standards and most of the manufacturer standards and is continuously updated. Extensive reporting capabilities help the user to create test reports that meet international requirements. iso.control is supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Remote control is achieved either via USB or GPIB. iso.control supports a wide range of GPIB cards of National Instruments.

Operation

EASY TO OPERATE
Front panel menu and function keys enable the user to program his test routines quickly and accurately. The cursor allows fast control of all test parameters of the programmed routine, thus test procedures are simplified and confidence is generated that every step is carried out correctly.

Auxilary Devices

RDS 200N - EXTERNAL CONTROLLED DC POWER SUPPLY In order to generate any voltages between the level of the battery supply and zero for voltage drops (micro-interruption) tests a controlled DC supply is needed. The RDS 200N perfectly fits these requirements and is controlled by the analog DC output signal of the PFS 200N. The RDS 200N is usually connected to the PF2 input of the PFS 200N.

Operating Functions

Front Panel

EM Test PFS 200N Series Front View
1 Display
All functions and parameters are displayed (8 lines with max. 40 characters).
6 Exit
Pressing of the “EXIT” function will cause a reset of the firmware. This is only possible if no test routine is running.
2 Function keys “F1 .. F7”
Parameters and functions, displayed in the lowest line, can be selected with the related function key.
7 ESC
When pressing the ESC button the user moves back one page in the menu.
3 Test On
By pressing the key “TEST ON” the test procedure is initiated with the preselected parameters. The yellow key is illuminated in TEST ON mode.
8 BNC CRO Trigger
At the BNC plug CRO TRIGGER a signal is available to trigger an oscilloscope. (5V _ neg slope at ervent)
4 Knob (Inc / Dec)
The knob increments or decrements test parameters with a numeric value or selects from a list of parameters.
9LED channel mode
The actual channel under control is indicated by LED.
5 Cursor keys
Parameters and functions can be changed on-line. The selection of these parameters is realized with the cursor moving to the left or to the right.
10EUT test supply
The EUT is powered via the safety laboratory plugs at the front panel of the simulator. The nominal battery supply depend on the PFS200 model.

Rear view

EM Test PFS 200N Series Rear View
1

Test supply output
Additionally to the output at the front panel of the simulator the test supply output is also available at the rear part. This output is mostly used for rack-mounted equipment.

8 Mains selector
Selection 115V / 230V.
2

Test supply PF1
The power supply for the EUT is connected to the banana connectors + / -. The power supply is connected to channel PF1. See par. 4 and 5 for connecting diagrams and detailed information.

9 Power on switch
The switch is part of the mains filter. Mains fuses are part of the filter 230V/1A or 115V/2A
3 Reference ground connection 10

Parallel interface
GPIB / IEEE-488 interface.

4 Test supply PF2
The power supply for the EUT is connected to the banana connectors + / - . The power supply is connected to channel PF2. See par. 4 and 5 for connecting diagrams and detailed information.
11 USB interface
USB interface “USB B” connector. For datatransfer a USB interface is available. The internal RS 232 interface is converted to USB standard. Therefore the user must set the same Baudrate in the device and control software. Using the USB interface the user can have emc problems during burst tests Our experiences says, that usually the computer USB port is disturbed by interference’s. Therefore a high quality USB cable ( USB 2.0 standard) must be used.
5

Ventilation
After long-term duration tests with maximum load current the generator should keep on running for some minutes, to cool down the system.

12 CN interface
Device internal interface not used
6 Control voltage 0-10V

The voltage is used to control external power sources. The source normally is connected to the channel PF2. The voltage level can be selected via the operating panel of the PFS.
13 Fail detection FAIL 1 (TEST STOP)
The BNC input FAIL 1 can be used for failure detection at the EUT. If the input is set to ground (chassis) the PFS-generator will be stopped and the actual test routine is finished. It is not possible to continue this test routine. A complete restart of the routine is necessary.
A message of FAIL 1 is indicated in the LCD display as well as in the ISM software.

Fail detection FAIL 2 (TEST PAUSE)
The BNC input FAIL 2 can be used for failure detection at the EUT. If the input is set to ground (chassis) the actual test routine is paused as long as the low level signal is available at the FAIL 2 input. Without the low level signal the test procedure continues automatically. A message of FAIL 2 is indicated in the LCD display as well as in the ISM software.
7BNC EXT. TRIGGER 
One single event can be released. Trigger level +5 to +15V positive going.

Technical Data
Power switches PFS200N Series
Model PFS200N30 PFS200N50 PFS200N100 PFS200N150 PFS200N200
Channel PF1/PF2DC voltage max. 80 V
Channel PF1DC current max. 32 ADC current max. 50 ADC current max. 100 ADC current max. 150 ADC current max. 200 A
Channel PF2 DC current max. 50 ADC current max. 100 ADC current max. 150 ADC current max. 200 A
Switching time (on/off)Open circuit < 1µs
Inrush current70 A 500 ms100 A 500 ms150 A 500 ms  
electronically overload protection protected against short circuitSettable up
to 32 A
100 A 500 ms Settable up
to 50 A
150 A 500 ms Settable
up to 100 A
Settable
up to 150 A
Settable
up to 200 A
Trigger
Automaticautomatic release of the events
Repetition rate0.1 s – 999 s
Drop out duration td.0µs - 9999ms
Dip duration0.001ms – 1.00 ms step 0.001 ms
ManualSingle event trigger
ExternalTrigger by external signal
Measurement
BNC connector CRO Iinternal current sensor for nominal current, inrush current 10mV / A max. 700A
BNC connector CRO TRIGGERtrigger for oscilloscope positive ramp to +15V delay approx. 30ms
Test routines
Quick StartAll parameters adjustable while test is running
Standard test Routines1. Chrysler PF 9326
2. Ford
3. PSA / Renault
ServiceAddresses
Selftest
Set-up
Interfaces
Serial InterfaceUSB Setting Baudrate (RS232: 9'600 , 19'200 Baud )
Parallel Interface IEEEAddresses 1 – 30
Analogue output0 – 10V DC to control external voltage sources
General
DevicePFS 200N30,N50,N100 PFS 200N150, N200
Dimensions19” / 3 HU 19” / 6 HU
WeightN30 / N50: 10.8 kg N100: 14kg approx. 30 kg
Power supply115/230V +10/-15% 50/60Hz (optional 115 V)
Max. 60 VA
Fuses2 * 1 A T
Environmental conditions
Temperature10 °C to 35 °C
Humidity30 % to 70 %; non condensing Environmental conditions
Atmospheric pressure86 kPa (860 mbar) to 106 kPa (1 060 mbar)

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