The Velonex 587E Voltage and Current Surge Generator provides the waveshapes and characteristics that meet and exceed those required by IEEE/ANSI C62.41-1991 and IEC 801-5. These standards describe surge testing requirements in low voltage AC power circuits, and for transient voltage supressors. The 587E performance specifications apply when operating with or without a Model V-2980 Coupler Isolation Network or equivalent.
| External Trigger |
The external trigger requirement is a 2.5 to 10V, 0.05µs minimum width, positive pulse |
| Repetition Rate |
Up to 0.04 Hz, 0.1 Hz maximum depending on the surge selector position and programming |
| Output Isolation |
The output circuitry is isolated from ground. One side of the output should always be strapped to chassis ground for safety, except when connected to an AC power line through Model V-2980 or equivalent Surge Coupler/Isolation Networks |
| Voltage Monitor Output |
A front panel BNC connector provides an output voltage attenuated by 1000:1, for use with an oscilloscope |
| Current Monitor Output |
A front panel BNC connector provides a 1V/100A current monitor, for use with an oscilloscope |
| Phase Adjustment |
Surge initiation from 0 to 360° of the selected AC line phase |
| Scope Trigger Output |
A ground isolated front panel oscilloscope trigger provides synchronization with the surge event |
| Metering |
A front panel digital voltmeter indicates approximate peak surge output voltage |
