Description
ESD16 16.5kV ESD Simulator for IEC/EN 61000-4-2
The ESD16 16.5kV ESD Simulator is suitable for performing EMI tests on systems in accordance with the standard EN/IEC 61000-4-2, ANSI C63.16, MIL-STD-461G CS118, DO-160 Section 25, and many other test standards/normative referencess with the 150pF/330Ohm requirement. Higher test levels can be set far beyond the standard limits. Depending on the test object and test setup, two test methods are to be used:
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Air Discharge
In this case, the pulse is triggered by approaching the ESD16 towards the DUT. The high voltage applied to the discharge electrode is discharged suddenly, resulting in a very broadband highfrequency interference spectrum. This in turn can lead to influences on the test specimens.
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Contact Discharge
With this method, the probe of the generator is placed directly on the test object. The actual "impulse triggering" takes place via a relay contact and reduces the influencing factors such as approach speed, amplitude height, air humidity and temperature.
Important: In the case of non-contacting (eg painted or oxidized surface), the impulses are not triggered. The display shows "No contact". This ensures that when triggering a discharge actually takes place.
The contact discharge is the preferred test method since it is most reproducible. Air discharges are used when contact discharges are not possible - e.g. at plastic housings. The test voltages defined for each test method are shown in the table below:
