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Compliance Test System 3.0 User Manual
2.7.1 Why Do You Have to Test?
The IEC 61000-4-11 affects a large set of products, specifically; "Electrical and electronic
equipment having a rated input current not exceeding 16 A per phase." Thus, most single and
three phase AC powered equipment used in domestic and light industrial settings fall in this
category. In fact, around 95 % of all electrical equipment in household and light industrial
applications, require no more than 16 A per phase. In Europe, this implies real apparent levels of
230 V * 16 A = 3680 VA, with real power either at the same or a lower level. Specifically excluded
are all DC powered products (battery operated devices) and 400 Hz AC equipment. (Avionics)
These products will be covered in future IEC standards. At this time meeting the IEC 61000-4-11
standard is required for most products to obtain the CE Mark, required to market products in the
European Union.
California Instruments’ CTS system supports IEC 61000-4-11 testing using an iX Series AC
power source. For full AC Source compliance, the EOS1 or EOS3 Electronic Output Switch
option is required. Non iX Series based CTS systems offer pre-compliance testing of IEC 61000-
4-11 only. The test sequencer and report generation for IEC 61000-4-11 is provided through the
CIGUI32 or CIGuiSII Windows
®
software. To accommodate changes in the specification, test
levels and duration can be set by the operator or loaded from disk if needed.
2.8 IEC 61000-4-13 Interharmonics and Harmonics Immunity Test
The IEC413 option is capable of performing IEC 61000-4 section 13 Harmonics and inter
harmonics low frequency immunity tests. The tests are based on IEC 61000-4-13:2002-03, First
Edition. It is assumed that the user has a copy of the test standard available. This manual
section only cover operation of the –413 option from the front-panel of the iX Series power
source.
Note 1: The initial release of the –413 option for the iX Series power sources was based on a
draft version (CDV) of the IEC 61000-4-13 standard. Minor changes were made between the
CDV draft and the final released version. Units with firmware revision 2.37 or higher conform to
the official released IEC standard. Units with older firmware conform to the draft version. A
firmware upgrade can be ordered through California Instruments’ service department by
contacting
[e-mail] and requesting part number CIC463. Provide the model and
serial number of the unit (master unit in multi-box systems) to ensure the correct firmware is
provided. The firmware revision is displayed on the LCD screen immediately after power up for a
few seconds. It can also be queried over the bus using the “*IDN?” command.
Where relevant, the requirement for the correct firmware revision to obtain specific test modes is
indicated in this manual.
Note 2: The –413 option is only available on iX Series AC power sources, not i Series. It is
possible to upgrade most i Series AC source to an iX Series and add the –413 option. Contact
the California Instruments service department for information.
[e-mail]
2.9 IEC 61000-4-14 Voltage Fluctuations
The IEC 61000-4-14 is aimed at testing a product for immunity against voltage fluctuations that
can occur on the public utility. The nature of the voltage fluctuations is different from those tested
under IEC 61000-4-11 however. The fluctuations covered in this standard are less severe and
involve typical high and low line conditions.
California Instruments’ CTS system supports full compliance IEC 61000-4-14 testing on all iX
Series based CTS systems. The IEC 61000-4-14 test is implemented in the CIGUI32 or CIGuiSII
Windows
®
software. To accommodate changes in the specification, test levels and duration can
be changed by the operator or loaded from disk if needed. Non iX Series based CTS systems
offer pre-compliance testing of IEC 61000-4-14 only.
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