Thermo Scientific ECAT
When Failure is Not an Option
System Description
Features
Product Specifications
The Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning
Test System (LTS) is a modular test
platform, which tests to the lightning
simulator requirements of RTCA DO-160
Section 22. The system is expandable
to meet Boeing, Airbus, EUROCAE and other
avionic standards.
Lightning Test System (L TS)
Modular lightning test system platform
for testing to multiple avionic standards
● Safe
● Quick Test Setup
● Simple User Interface
● Waveforms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B and 6
● Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5+
• Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke, Multiple
•
Burst and Pin Injection from the same
front panel
Modular architecture
With its fully-automated test operations,
the Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning
Test System (LTS) yields reliable,
repeatable and accurate test results to
avionics lightning simulator
requirements of RTCA DO 160 Section
22. It is easily expandable to meet
Boeing, Airbus, EUROCAE and other
requirements.
Building on the legacy of proven
ECAT field-upgradeable modular
technology, featuring fast test set-up,
intuitive programming and front panel
and remote computer control. On-site
calibration and field service is available
worldwide.
The ECAT LTS is configured as a basic
test system, available as a Level 3, Level
4, or Level 5 tester. All test systems
feature single-stroke, multiple-stroke, pin
injection and multiburst test capability,
integral to the system controls, without
any external connections.
The system is composed of a Frame that
contains the power and control for the
system. Waveforms are produced from
the modules inserted into the Frame.
Both the Frame and modules can be
purchased separately. Owning multiple
frames allow increased capability by
“swapping” modules between frames, and
testing with each frame simultaneously.
Pin
Injection
Single
Stroke
Multiple
Stroke
Multiple
Burst
Plug-in
Module
Time
Bursts
Transients
DO160
Airbus ABD0100.1.2-G
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
The Total System
The Thermo Scientific Lightning Test System (LTS) provides a modular test platform based on the lightning simulator
requirements of RTCA DO-160 Section 22, EUROCAE, Boeing, Airbus and others. Based on the proven modular
construction of the Thermo Scientific ECAT System, the LTS can be upgraded in the field by the user or in the factory as
requirements change by the addition or replacement of individual modules.
The LTS can perform Pin Injection, Cable Bundle and Ground Injection testing with Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke and
Multiple Burst modes from the same module. The system can be expanded as test requirements evolve. Purchase of
additional frames allows the operator to double his capacity using existing modules, without purchasing another system.
Turn-key Testing
With the advent of the Thermo Scientific LTS, lightning testing of avionics comes of age and provides an easy to use, turnkey solution for test engineers and technicians.
Until recently, the availability of commercial equipment for testing to lightning standards for avionics, such as RTCA DO160, has been limited. Most test equipment used in the industry was home made: difficult and time consuming to set-up
and awkward to use, requiring skilled engineers for their operation and maintenance.
Testing with the LTS insures repeatable, reproducible test results while virtually eliminating tester set-up time. Waveforms
and functions are selected with the push of a button rather than by reconfiguring test equipment and wiring. The LTS can
significantly reduce total test time resulting in significant cost savings.
Versatile, Modular Architecture
LTS waveform simulators are completely modular, using plug-in modules that provide all the waveforms required to meet
the lightning test requirements of RTCA DO-160, EUROCAE, Boeing, Airbus and others.
Any Thermo Scientific LTS simulator can be readily expanded, at any time, for testing to new or modified standards. These
modules can be added or replaced by the operator, without requiring a field service engineer, or shipping to the factory.
Rather than purchasing or constructing a new tester, replacement or addition of plug-in modules saves time and money.
Upgrades are considerably less expensive than individual instruments, and what’s more, LTS modular systems are totally
open-ended and will be able to handle future requirements, whatever they may be.
Thermo Scientifics’ plug-in architecture protects you when standards are changed or superseded as the industry
understanding of lightning threats to aircraft avionics evolves, and as industry standards ev olv e.
Currently available LTS Modules
Waveform
Description
WF1 ♦ ♦
WF2 ♦* ♦ ♦
WF3 - 1 MHz ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 MHz Oscillatory Voltage Wave D563
WF3 - 10 MHz
WF4 ♦ ♦ ♦
WF5A ♦ ♦ ♦
WF5A Airbus / Boeing ♦ ♦
WF5B ♦ ♦ ♦
WF6
♦ ♦ ♦ 10 MHz Oscillatory Voltage Wave D563
♦ 0.25 us x 4.0 us Current Impulse D569
6.4 us x 69 us Current Wave D561, D566
≤100 ns x 6.4 us Voltage Wave D562
6.4 us x 69 us Voltage Wave D561, D566
40 us x 120 us Current Wave D561, D567
40 us x 120 us Voltage & Current Wave D568
50 us x 500 us Current Impulse D564
One example of the multiple standards supported for WF3 Multiple Burst Test Mode
LTS Display
DO160
Airbus/E Airbus ABD0100.1.2-E 15 sec 500 1 ------------- 10-10,000 us
Boeing-4
Standards Compliance
Boeing D6-16050-5
Airbus ABD0100.1.2-F
Boeing D6-16050-4
NH-90
Min
Applic
3 sec 20 3 30-300 ms 50-10,000 us
3 sec 20 24
Max #
Trans
Max #
Bursts
Time
Between
10-200 ms 10-50 us
Time
Between
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
2. Select Waveform type, voltage levels and timing
1. Select Test Type: Pin Injection, Single
DCHV-1 Coupler
Cable Induction
Pin Injection
Example Test Setup for WF3 Single-Stroke, Multiple-Stroke, Multiple-Burst and Pin Injection from
the
same module front panel
Controller Front Panel Programming for above example
Stroke, Multiple Stroke or Multiple Burst
• Single Stroke
• Multiple Stroke
• Multiple Burst
It doesn’t get any easier than this!
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Model F- LTS
Model D561-Lx
Model D567-Lx
Model D566-Lx
Specifications
LTS Frame/Controller for the operation of individual modules
General Specifications
System Voltage 190-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3Ø Wye 30 Amax
Test Types Single Stroke
Number of Tests 1 t o 999
Test Repetition Rate 3 s to 255 s (at maximum level, min rep
Control Interface
Display 8x40 character LCD
Remote USB, RS232, Fiber-optic
Safety Features
Module Bays
Environmental Operating Condi tions
Temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Height 160 cm (63 in)
Width 107 cm (42 in)
Depth 69 cm (27 in)
Weight 360 kg (800 lb) fully configured
Options Available
LTS-CASTERS Add-on base for LTS with large 5” casters to
LTS-1PHASE Adds power converter to accept 190-230 VAC,
CE Marking
LTS Module for WF5A (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCI-1 Cable Induction Coupler
General Specifications
WF5A (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 40/120 µs, 50-10000 A, 1300 Voc
Multiple Strokes, 40/120 µs, 30-1500 A
WF5A Pin Injection 40/120 µs, 50-1800 Voc/ 50-1800 Asc = 1 Ohm
Safety Features
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Operating temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
CE Marking
(Optional 190-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1Ø 50 Amax)
Multiple Stroke: 1-24 pulses; 10 – 200 ms fixed,
random or irregular 1
pulse spacings
Multiple Burst: 1-500 pulses; 50 – 1000 us fixed,
random or irregular pulse spacing; 1-24 bursts; 30
– 300 ms fixed, random or irregular burst spacing
Pin Injection
rate may be >3 s)
Emergency Off switch
External Interlock for users (mats, curtains, etc)
Lockout/Tagout capability
3 Full-width / 4 Half-width plug-in module
capability
facilitate high threshold and/or aggressive ramp
installations. Increases LTS caster ground
clearance from 1.5” to >5”.
50/60 Hz, 1Ø 50 Amax to power the LTS
Safety and EMC Directives
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
Safety and EMC Directives
st
pulse and subsequent
LTS Module for WF1, 4, 5A (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCI-1 Cable Induction Coupler
General Specifications
WF1 (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 6.4/69 µs, 50-3800 A, 2000 Voc
Multiple Strokes, 6.4/69 µs, 25-1200 A
WF4 (GI) Single Stroke , 6.4/69 µs, 25-2000V, 2100 Asc
Multiple Strokes, 6.4/69 µs, 10-600 V
WF4 Pin Injection 6.4/69 µs, 50-2000 Voc/10-400 Asc = 5 Ohm
WF5A (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 40/120 µs, 50-10000 A, 1300 Voc
Multiple Strokes, 40/120 µs, 30-1500 A
WF5A Pin Injection 40/120 µs, 50-1800 Voc/ 50-1800 Asc = 1 Ohm
Safety Features
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
LTS Module for WF1, 4 (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCI-1 Cable Induction Coupler
General Specifications
WF1 (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 6.4/69 µs, 50-3800 A, 2000 Voc
Multiple Strokes, 6.4/69 µs, 25-1200 A
WF4 (GI) Single Stroke , 6.4/69 µs, 25-2000V, 2100 Asc
Multiple Strokes, 6.4/69 µs, 10-600 V
WF4 Pin Injection 6.4/69 µs, 50-2000 Voc/10-400 Asc = 5 Ohm
Safety Features
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Model D562-Lx
Model D563-Lx
Model D564-Lx
Model D569-Lx
Model D568-L5
LTS Module for WF2 (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCV-1 Cable Induction
Coupler (use 2 for Level 5)
General Specifications
WF2 (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 0.1/6.4 µs, 25-1920 V, 1700 Asc
Multiple Strokes, 0.1/6.4 µs, 25-1200 V
WF2 Pin Injection Coming soon on new module
Safety Features
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Operating temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications Half-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking Safety and EMC Directives
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
LTS Module for WF5B (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCI-1 Cable Induction Coupler
General Specifications
WF5B (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 50/500 µs, 150-6000 A, 900 Voc
Multiple Strokes, 50/500 µs, 30-1500 V
WF5B Pin Injection 50/500 µs,50-1800 Voc/50-1800 Asc = 1 Ohm
Safety Features
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Operating temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking Safety and EMC Directives
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
LTS Module for WF5A for Airbus/Boeing specifications.
For Cable Induction up to 1500V/1500A use 2 Model DCVI-1
Cable Induction Couplers.
2000V/2000A requires 3 DCVI-1 couplers.
General Specifications
WF5A (SS, MS) 40/120 µs, 50-2000 voltage & current.
Output impedance =1 Ohm
Safety Features
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking Safety and EMC Directives
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
LTS Module for WF3-1 MHz and 10 MHz (x indicates level 3, 4
or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCHV-1 Cable Induction
Coupler
General Specifications
WF3 (CI,GI) Single Stroke , 1 MHz, 25-4000 V, 160 Asc
Multiple Strokes, 1 MHz, 25-2400 V
Multiple Burst, 1 MHz, 25-2300V
Single Stroke , 10 MHz, 25-4000 V, 60 Asc
Multiple Strokes, 10 MHz, 25-2400 V
Multiple Burst,10 MHz, 25-2300V
WF3 Pin Injection 1 MHz, 30-4000 Voc/1.2-160 Asc = 25 Ohm
Safety Features
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Operating temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
LTS Module for WF6 (x indicates level 3, 4 or 5)
For Cable Induction use Model DCHV-1 Cable Induction
Coupler
General Specifications
WF6 (CI,GI) Multiple Burst, 0.25/4.0 us, 5-160 A, 4500Voc
Safety Features
Door Interlocks
Safety Socke ts
Outputs only connected during Transient
Active Module indicator LED
Voltage Present indicator LED
Environmental Operating Condit ions
Operating temperature +15°C to +35°C
Humidity 10-75%, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Model DCI-1
Model DCHV-1
Model DCV-1
Model D591
Accessories
Cable Induction Coupler for WF1, 4, 5A, 5B
General Specifications
WF1 6.4/69 µs, >2000 Vlimit, >5000 Atest
WF4 S ee T echni c al Note #201
WF5A 40/120 µs, >1200 Vlimit, >10,000 Atest
WF5B 50/500 µs, >900 Vlimit, >6000 Atest
Safety Features
Physical Specifications
Height 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Width 28.3 cm (11.1 in)
Depth 34.3 cm (13.5 in)
Aperture 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm(1.5 in x 3 in)
Weight 48 kg (106 lb)
CE Marking
Double Insulated
Safety Socke ts
Safety and EMC Directives
Cable Induction Coupler for WF2 (use 2 for Level 5)
General Specifications
WF2 0.1/6.4 µs, >2000 Vtest, >1700 Alimit
Safety Features
Double Insulated
Safety Socke ts
Physical Specifications
Height 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Width 12.7 cm (5.0in)
Depth 31.8 cm (12.5 in)
Aperture 3.8 cm x 5.1 cm (1.5 in x 2 in)
Weight 13 kg (29 lb)
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
Cable Induction Coupler for WF3, 6
General Specifications
WF3/1 MHz 1 MHz, >4000 Vtest, >300 Alimit
WF3/10 MHz 10 MHz, >4000 Vtest, >20 Alimit
WF6 0.2/4µs, >4000 Vlimit, >160 Atest
Safety Features
Physical Specifications
Height 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Width 12.7 cm (5.0in)
Depth 31.8 cm (12.5 in)
Aperture 3.8 cm x 5.1 cm (1.5 in x 2 in)
Weight 13 kg (29 lb)
CE Marking
Double Insulated
Safety Socke ts
Safety and EMC Directives
Powered Pin Decoupler Module for Powered Pin Injection
General Specifications
Operating AC Voltage 0-244 VAC, 20 A
Operating DC Voltage 0-285DC, 10 A
Operating Frequency 0-400 Hz
Safety Features
Safety Socke ts
Physical Specifications
Half-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Model DCVI-1
D568-L5 Cable Induction Coupler for Airbus/ Boeing
WF5A spec ifications. Includes lift and ground plane.
Top is removable to allow cable bundle insertion
within the coupler. Top section weight is 180 lb.
Ground Plane is 0.06 AL sheet, 1” perforated
overhangs for attachment to adjacent ground planes
if needed.
Calibration loop contains 1 turn.
2 DCVI-1 clamps required obtaining waveforms up to
1500V/ 1500A
3 DCVI-1 clamps required obtaining wav eforms at
2000V/ 2000A
General Specifications
WF5A (SS, MS) 40/120 µs, 50-2000 voltage & current.
Safety Features Double Insulated
Safety Sockets
Transformer Physical Specifications
Height 34.3 cm (13.5 in)
Width 41.9 cm (16.5 in)
Depth 45.7 cm (18 in) cable length
Aperture 6.4 cm x 10.9 cm (2.5 in x 4.3 in)
Weight 362 kg (800 lbs)
Cart Physical Specifications
Lowered Height 29.8 cm (11.75 in)
Raised Height 92.7 cm (36.5 in)
Length 90.1 cm (35.5 in)
Width 59.69 (23.5 in)
Lift Time 25 strokes
Capacity 498.9 kg (1100 lbs)
Weight 130.2 kg (287 lb)
DCVI-1 total weight = 493kg 1087 lb)
CE Marking Safet y and EMC Directives
Model D111-1
Model D301X
Model D5KV
Model DPI-1
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
5 KA Current Probe suitable for all waveforms except WF5B
General Specifications
Sensitivity 0.1 Volt/Ampere +1/-0%
Output resistance 50 Ohms
Scope Coupling 1 MΩ DC/AC
Maximum peak current 5,000 Amperes
Useable rise time 25 nanoseconds
Low frequency 3dB point 5 Hz
High frequency 3dB point 15 MHz
Operating temperature 0°C to +65°C
Physical Specifications
Output connector BNC
Weight 1.7 kg (3.7 lb)
Voltage Probe suitable for all Waveforms to 5KV
General Specifications
Max. input voltage 5 kV
Scope Coupling 1 MΩ DC/AC
System attenuation 100:1, +/-2%
System input resistance 50 MΩ
Input capacitance < 6 pF
System BW (-3 dB) 400 MHz
Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C
Physical Specifications
Cable length 2 m
Output connector BNC
50KA Current Probe suitable for WF5A, 5B
General Specifications
Sensitivity 0.01 Volt/Ampere +1/-0%
Output resistance 50 Ohms
Scope Coupling 1 MΩ DC/AC
Maximum peak current 50,000 Amperes
Useable rise time 200 nanoseconds
Low frequency 3dB cut-off 5 Hz
High frequency 3dB cut-off 2 MHz
Operating temperature 0°C to +65°C
Physical Specifications
Output connector UHF (SO-239)
Weight 7.9 kg (17.5 lb)
Probe accessory kit suitable for all Waveforms to 5KV
General Specifications
Safety Socket Dolphin Clips
Safety Socke t Crocodile Clips
Safety Socket Pointed Probes
Safety Socket Grabber Probes
Safety Socket Lug Terminals
Safety Socke t Clip -On
Safety Socket Cables
Safety Socket Leads
Safety Socket Plugs
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Thermo Scientific ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)
Model E000
Model E002
Model LTS-1PHASE
Model LTS-CASTERS
ECAT Half-width module bay blank for unused module bay
locations (required if no module is present in the bay). Cannot
be used in lowest module bays.
Physical Specifications
Half-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
AC converter that allows LTS to operate from a single phase
instead of a 3 phase AC source.
General Specifications
Input 1Ø 208VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz, 50 Amax
Output 3Ø 208VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz, 30 Amax
Physical Specifications
Height 50.8 cm (20 in)
Width 38.1 cm (15 in)
Depth 33 cm (13 in)
Weight 34 kg (75 lb)
CE Marking
Safety, EMC Directives and UL listed
ECAT Full-width module bay blank for unused module bay
locations (required if no module is present in the bay).
Physical Specifications
Full-width ECAT plug-in module
CE Marking
Safety and EMC Directives
Add-on base for LTS with larger 5” casters to facilitate high
threshold and/or aggressive ramp installations. Increases LTS
caster ground clearance from 1.5” to 5”
Physical Specifications
Height 25 cm (9.8 in)
Width 107 cm (42 in)
Depth 69 cm (27 in)
Weight 34 kg (75 lb)
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