Atec NSG 432 User Manual

ESD Simulator System NSG 432

IEEE,

For very high voltage discharges, such as might be

required to meet military specifications or for special

simulator system

can be used to generate electrostatic

held instrument,

with a range of high voltage discharge networks for

2. There is also a power supply, a power supply with

preset counter, a mains independent battery pack, a

contact discharge adapter and a range of

The high voltage discharge network appropriate to a

particular application is simply fitted on to the

turn

potentiometer is used to set the discharge voltage,

which is then clearly displayed on an LCD and a

toggle switch sets the operating mode to single

pulse or repetitive 20Hz pulsing. The pulse trigger is

built into the hand grip. For multiple discharge

l Tests to standards such as IEC, ANSI-

VDE, NAMUR,

l MIL, ISO and SAE
l Contact discharge adapter
l Mains or battery powered options

available

applications, the NSG 432 ESD
from Schaffner
discharges up to 25kV.

The NSG 432 is a compact, hand­testing to various standards, including IEC 61000-4-

accessories.

lightweight, robust housing. A multi-

testing, a tripod mount is available.

Technical Specifications NSG 432

Discharge voltage V0 (air discharge) 2 - 25kV (0.2 - 2.5kV optional)
Discharge voltage V0 (with contact discharge adapter) 2 - 9kV
Polarity positive / negative
Discharge - network - standard 150pF ±10%
Discharge - network - special 150pF/330 as per IEC 61000-4-2
Operating modes interchangeable networks to conform with other standards
Test finger conforms to IEC 61000-4-2
Max discharge energy 350mJ (47mJ at 150pF)
Rise time (air-discharge) <1ns for voltages 8kV
Rise time (with contact discharge adapter) 0.7 - 1ns
First current peak (with contact discharge adapter) at a voltage set to:
2kV 7.5A ±10%
4kV 15A ±10%
6kV 22.5A ±10%
8kV 30A ±10%
Current pulse shape conforms to IEC 61000-4-2
Voltage indication tolerance (LCD) ±5%
Holding time >5s
Charging resistor RCh 100M