Atec 4200 User Manual

Modular Electronic Load

MODEL 4200

T 60 A, 120 V, 300 W module T Waveform capture and display T 26 Voltage, Current, Power and Timing Measurements T Transient Generator T Glitchless Mode Changes

TEST PRINTOUT

The 4200 load is designed for use within the mainframe power module chassis included as part of the NHR S400 and 5600 power supply test systems. This load provides advanced control and measurement capabilities by incorporating the task-essential features of a DMM, DSO and ARB. With this built-in capability, the 4200 load delivers a single integratedtest-solution that provides more comprehensive test information. The load also eliminates the additional cost, reliability and test-speed penalties when multiple single-purpose instruments are necessary to supplement a less capable load.

WAVEFORM CAPTURE, ANALYSIS AND DISPLAY

The 4200 load digitizes device-under-test output voltage and current waveforms for both analysis and display. The advantage of each load having this capability is that any number and type of output waveform-towaveform measurements such as timing can now be made within a single test step. Further, all the waveforms and digital control signals can be combined together on a single screen. With this additional layer of visual information the designer or test engineer has a higher level of product performance information than would be available from just a strict numeric record of test results.

Step Label Minimum Actual Maximum Result

1 Turn-On @ Full Load

+5V

Turn-on Time (V) 0.000 S 124.720 mS 1.000 S Pass Rise Time (V) 0.000 S 8.690 mS 20.000 mS Pass Settle Voltage 4.750 V 4.797 V 5.250 V Pass Peak Voltage 4.750 V 4.950 V 5.250 V Pass Overshoot (V) 0.000 V 152.608 mV 250.000 mV Pass

+12V

Turn-on Time (V) 0.000 S 124.810 mS 1.000 S Pass Rise Time (V) 0.000 S 9.480 mS 20.000 mS Pass Settle Voltage 11.400 V 12.173 V 12.600 V Pass Peak Voltage 11.400 V 12.219 V 12.600 V Pass Overshoot (V) 0.000 V 45.974 mV 600.000 mV Pass

-12V

Turn-on Time (V) 0.000 S 123.580 mS 1.000 S Pass Rise Time (V) 0.000 S 18.290 mS 20.000 mS Pass Settle Voltage 11.400 V 11.683 V 12.600 V Pass Peak Voltage 11.400 V 11.754 V 12.600 V Pass Overshoot (V) 0.000 V 70.527 mV 600.000 mV Pass

+3.3V

Turn-on Time (V) 0.000 S 118.870 mS 1.000 S Pass Rise Time (V) 0.000 S 3.500 mS 20.000 mS Pass Settle Voltage 3.135 V 3.318 V 3.465 V Pass Peak Voltage 3.135 V 3.363 V 3.465 V Pass Overshoot (V) 0.000 V 44.956 mV 165.000 mV Pass

+5VSB

Settle Voltage 4.750 V 4.782 V 5.250 V Pass Peak Voltage 4.750 V 4.909 V 5.250 V Pass

Additional Measurements

PS_ON to +5V @ 95% Time 20.000 mS 118.002 mS 200.000 mS Pass PS_ON to PWR_

GOOD High Time 20.000 mS 402.490 mS 500.000 mS Pass

PWR_GOOD Delay Time 20.000 mS 284.488 mS 350.000 mS Pass

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+5V Volts +3.3V Volts

-12V Volts +12V Volts

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+5V: 100.000 KS/sec

-12V: 100.000 KS/sec +3.3V: 100.000 KS/sec +12V: 100.000 KS/sec

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50.000 mS/Div

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PWR_GOOD PS_ON

AUTO MODE

The 4200 contains a unique Auto Mode that provides glitchless automatic switching between CR, CC, CV and CP limits. Previously challenging tests that are now made possible include turn-on into a CR load, confirming the complete V-I curve for lithium-Ion battery chargers, and preventing deviceunder-test blowup should a protection circuit fail.

POWER SUPPLY TURN-ON VOLTAGE & CURRENT WAVEFORMS IN AUTO MODE

50 KS/SEC 50 KS/SEC

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POWERFUL TRANSIENT GENERATOR

A greatly expanded range of single burst or continuous waveforms are now possible through the built-in waveform/transient generator. Almost any waveform can be created with up to100 programmable steps. Waveforms can be programmed in the CV, CP and CR modes as well as the customary CC mode.

COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGHLY FLEXIBLE POWER MODULE SUBSYSTEM

Within the mainframe power module chassis, the Model 4200 may be combined with Model 4100/4110 loads as well as 6000/6100 Series DC sources. The 4200 is also software parallelable, which allows real time reconfiguration of larger, virtual loads. In this manner, the load creates another dimension of power module flexibility that assures adapting to new numbers of outputs and power level needs in the future.

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10.000 mS/div Wf1, Chn 001, 5 V/div. Wf2, Chn 004, 500 mA/div.

Wf1 = Vout; Wf2 = lout

Trigger: WF 1, Rising @ 800.000 mV, DC Coupled

OPERATING CONTOUR

120

110

100

VOLTS

1.5 1

0.7

0.4 0

0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60

300W Constant Power

SCALE CHANGE

CR MODE ONLY

AMPS

MODEL 4200 SPECIFICATIONS

PROGRAMABILITY

Constant Current

Ranges 0 to 0.6, 6.0, 60 A Accuracy 0.06% + 0.06% Resolution 0.025%

Constant Voltage

Ranges 0.15 to 6.0, 60, 120 V Accuracy 0.05% + 0.05% Resolution 0.025%

Constant Resistance

Ranges 0.02 to 5 k⍀ Accuracy 2%

Constant Power

Ranges 0 to 40, 400 W Accuracy 1% + 1% Resolution 0.025%

Transient Generator

Pulse

Current Settings 1 to 100 Total Period 50 µSec to 1 Sec Delay between Settings 20 µSec to 20 Sec Resolution 10 µSec Accuracy 1% ± 5 µSec Modes Single burst, continuous

Slew Rates_

Ranges 0.6, 6.0, 60A Maximum 0.03, 0.6, 12A/µSec

External Modulation

Bandwidth DC to 25 kHz Voltage 0 to 10 V Accuracy 5% FS

Short Circuit

Resistance 0.012 ⍀ @ 60 A

MEASUREMENTS

DC Current

Ranges 0 to 0.6, 6.0, 60 A Accuracy 0.05% + 0.05% Resolution 0.002%

DC Voltage

Ranges 0 to 6.0, 60, 120 V Accuracy 0.01% + 0.02% Resolution 0.002%

Power

Ranges 0 to 3.6, 36, 72, 360 W Accuracy 0.06% + 0.07% Resolution 0.005%

DIN and Trigger Timing

Range To 58 years Accuracy 0.05% ± 100µSec Resolution 100 nSec

Waveform Capture

Bandwidth DC to _ Accuracy 1% Digitizing Rate 100 to100K Samples/Sec__ Memory 256K Samples__ Resolution 0.0015% Triggering From Mainframe Measurements Voltage, Current, Overshoot,

1/4

of sample rate

Rise Time, Fall-Time, Settling Time, Hold-Up Time, AC RMS, AC+DC RMS, Trigger-In-Time, DIN Time, DIN State & Time

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Isolation ±500VDC between input and chassis ground Remote Voltage Sense 2VDC max drop between sense and load input OVPS Relay DPDT, 5 A, isolated control Self Test Power-up self-test of all major functions including each output transistor Performance Monitoring Continuous checking of performance parameters and appropriate error messages

when necessary Calibration Closed cover, all adjustments made in software and stored in EEPROM Protection OP, OC, OV, OT and Reverse Voltage Trigger Output To initiate an external measurement device and synchronized to programmed load

current step Current Monitor 0 - 10 V external signal appropriate to 100% current for the selected range Control RS 232 , RS485 Size (HWD) 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 18 in. / 120.7 x 63.5 x 457.2 mm Weight Module - 6.6 lbs / 3.0 kg., Chassis - 21 lbs / 9.5 kg Operating Temperature 0 - 50º C, all specifications apply at 23 ± 5º C Input Power 115/230 VAC, 1Ø

All accuracies ± (% of Set/Reading + % of Range). All resolutions % of Range

__2 Voltage and Current Slew Rates are in the CC mode and can be programmed separately

__3Single channel capture. Simultaneous Voltage and Current captures would halve sample rate and memory available.

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NH Research, Incorporated

Tel: 949-474-3900 • Fax: 949-474-7062

E-mail: sales@nhresearch.com

NH Research, Incorporated 16601 Hale Avenue, Irvine, California 92606 Tel: 949-474-3900 • Fax: 949-474-7062 E-mail: sales@nhresearch.com

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