Voltage Surge Simulator with 0.5J constant energy

Voltage surge simulation

The surge simulator type VSS 500N15.1 generates high voltage transients as required by IEC 60255-27 with a source impedance of 500ohm for transient overvoltage tests on "Protection Relays". The output voltage ranges up to 15kV, divided into two voltage ranges (up to 6.6kV and up to 15kV). 

• Test pulse 1.2/50µs up to 15kV as per EN/IEC 60255-27
• 7 different test levels
• Source impedance 500 ohm
• Constant energy of 0.5J at each test level
• Peak voltage measurement
• Peak current measurement
• Interlock
• Warning lamp control
• Manual operation
• USB (optical link) and GPIB interface

Benefits

VSS 500N15.1 - Voltage surge generator with constant pulse energy

The VSS 500N15.1 Surge tester generates high voltage transients as per requirements of IEC 61180-1 (specification of the waveshape) IEC 60255-27 to specifically perform transient overvoltage tests on "Protection Relays". According to this standard the pulse energy is to be kept constantly at 0.5J at each test level hence a variety of pulseforming networks is implemented in order to obey this specification.
The output of the VSS 500N15.1 is devided into two ranges; the lower range covers the test up to 6.6kV while the higher range supports testing between 6kV and 15kV.

Dealing with considerable high voltage and energy safety features such as interlock and warning lamp control self-evidently considered.

Peak voltage measurement as well as the detection of spark-overs are implemented to accomplish the documentation of the performed tests.

Pre-programmed Standard Test routines allow highest user convenience. Still the VSS 500N6 offers the Quick Start test routine where parameters can be changed on-line during the test. Fail inputs are offered as standard for DUT monitoring purposes.

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.

Software
iec.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 iec.control software. The software is automatically configured according to the connected EM TEST generators. Extensive reporting capabilities help the user to create test reports that meet international requirements.

iec.control is supported by Windows 7, Windows 8 (64 Bit) and Windows 10. Remote control is achieved either via USB or GPIB. iec.control supports a wide range of GPIB cards of National Instruments.