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VCS 500N8

8KV COMBINATION WAVE SIMULATOR

FOR TESTS ACCORDING TO ...

> EN 61000-4-5
> EN 61000-4-9
> IEC 60255-22-5
> IEC 61000-4-5
> IEC 61000-4-9
> IEC 61326
> IEC 61850-3
> ITU-T K.12
> ITU-T K.20
> ITU-T K.45

COMBINATION WAVE SIMULATOR

Surge pulses occur due to direct or indirect lightning strokes to an external (outdoor) circuit. This leads to currents or
electromagnetic fields causing high voltage or current transients. Another source for surge pulses are switching transients
originating from switching disturbances and systems faults.
Due to the characteristic of the phenomenon nearly every electrical and electronical device may suffer from such lightning
events which justifies the necessity of surge tests being widely performed. Surge voltage can reach several thousands of
volts and surge current is seen to reach several thousands of amps.

HIGHLIGHTS

> Surge voltage up to 8kV

APPLICATION AREAS

INDUSTRY

TELECOM

> Surge current up to 4kA
> Voltage/current monitors

COMPONENTS

RESIDENTIAL

> Built-in CDN 1-phase or 3-phase up to 3 x 690V

and 32A

> Interlock

MEDICAL

BROADCAST

RENEWABLE ENERGY

> Warning lamp control

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

VCS 500N8 MODELS

VCS 500N8 8kV Surge Generator w/o. built-in

CDN; an external CDN is required

VCS 500N8.1 8kV Surge Generator with built-in

1ph CDN 250V / 16A

VCS 500N8.2 8kV Surge Generator with built-in

3ph CDN 3*440V / 16A

VCS 500N8.3 8kV Surge Generator with built-in

3-phase CDN 3*690V (L-L) / 32A

VCS 500N8.5 8kV Surge Generator with built-in

3-phase CDN 3*440V (L-L) / 32A

COMBINATION WAVE 1.2/50US - 8/20US

Voltage (o.c.) 250V - 8,000V ± 10%
Front time 1.2µs ± 30%
Time to half value 50µs ± 20%
Current (s.c.) max. 4,000A ± 10%
Front time 8µs ± 20%
Time to half value 20µs ± 20%
Polarity Positive/negative/alternating

MEASUREMENTS

CRO Û-monitor 10Vp at 8,000V
CRO Î-monitor 10Vp at 4,000A
Peak voltage 8,000V in the LCD display
Peak current 4,000A in the LCD display

TEST ROUTINES

Quick Start Immediate start, easy-to-use and

fast

User Test routines Change Polarity after n pulses

Change voltage after n pulses

Standard Test
routines

As per IEC/EN 61000-4-5,
Level 1,000V - Level 4,000V
Manual Standard Test routine

Service Service, setup, self test

INTERFACE

Optical interface Opto link, 3 m cable

USB A connector

Parallel interface IEEE 488, addresses 1 - 30

Event counter 1 - 30,000 or endless

TRIGGER

Trigger of events Automatic, manual, external
CRO trigger 5V trigger signal for oscilloscope
Synchronization 0° - 360°, resolution 1°
Repetition rate 9s - 999s, depending on the voltage

OUTPUT

Direct Via HV connectors for external

coupling networks (Zi = 2ohm with
optional adapter IMN 2)

VCS 500N8.1 Built-in single phase coupler

AC: 250V/16A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/10A

VCS 500N8.2 Built-in 3-phase coupler

3 x 440VAC / 16A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/10A

VCS 500N8.5 Built-in 3-phase coupler

3 x 440VAC / 32A; 50/60Hz
DC: 250V/20A

VCS 500N8.3 Built-in 3-phase coupler

3 x 690VAC / 32A; 50/60Hz
DC: 400V/20A

Coupling mode Line to line with 2ohm

Line(s) to PE with 12ohm

SAFETY

Safety circuit Control input (24Vdc)
Warning lamp Floating output contact

GENERAL DATA

Dimensions,
weight

VCS 500N8 19"/6HU, approx. 25kg
VCS 500N8.1 19"/6HU, approx. 28kg
VCS 500N8.2 19"/6HU, approx. 35kg
VCS 500N8.3 19"/9HU, approx. 55kg
VCS 500N8.5 19"/9HU, approx. 52kg
Supply voltage 115/230V +10/-15%
Fuses 2x2AT (230V) or 2x4AT (115V)

OPTIONS

iec.control 1 Remote control and documentation

software, including standard test
routines and reporting capabilities.

IMN 2 Impedance matching adapter to

match direkct output to 2ohm source
impedance

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