7234
Up to 50 Ap/158 Vp, DC to 1 MHz, Single-Phase
7234
Single-phase, 2U, industrial amplifier/battery simulator
- Bench-sized
- Powered from 120V/230VAC
- Source and Sink (4 quadrant)
- Rugged Design
- 3-Year, No-Fault Warranty
Key Performance Capabilities:
- Up to 50 Ap/158 Vp, DC to 1 MHz, Single-Phase
- Drop outs and surges as fast a 2µs
- Small signal response up to 1 MHz
- 5 VDC at up to 30A
- Field-selectable ±40V, 75V or 150V potential
OVERVIEW
The 7234 is a capable, versatile, and reliable EMC lab partner. This powerful amplifier/battery simulator provides up to 30A of long-term DC current with surges of up to 50A and can slew voltages at rates of up to 100V/µs.
It is load-tolerant, able to drive most inductive, capacitive, and resistive loads easily. The feature set of the 7234 allows it to meet or exceed the requirements of 1000+ Automotive and Aviation DC Conducted Susceptibility Standards Tests.
The 7234 is light enough to be hand-carried from one test location to another, rugged enough to tolerate being bounced around on a cart, and able to be powered from standard 120V/230V AC wall power. These features, along with the 7234s powerful performance, make it possible to turn virtually any bench or desk into a competent test location.
OUTPUT CHART
AC Output
Note: Testing performed into resistive loads as specified. Performance reported is typical into the specified load up to 20 kHz frequency levels. Performance may be affected when operating into highly reactive loads or above 20 kHz, reducing maximum voltage, current and power output. *Testing not performed. **Maximum 45 minutes of continuous operation. Numbers provided are preliminary.
High-voltage Mode
| PEAK OUTPUT | RMS OUTPUT | ||||||||||
| 40mSec Pulse, 30% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | |||||||
| Ohms | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Watts |
| 16 | 158 | 9.8 | 158 | 9.8 | 158 | 9.8 | 112 | 6.9 | 112 | 6.9 | 773 |
| 8 | 154 | 19 | 136 | 16 | 120** | 15** | 96 | 11.5 | 85** | 10.6** | 900** |
| 4 | 124 | 31 | 108 | 25.7 | 61 | 14.5 | 76 | 18.2 | 43 | 10.3 | 443 |
| 2 | 98 | 49 | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
Mid-level Mode
| PEAK OUTPUT | RMS OUTPUT | ||||||||||
| 40mSec Pulse, 30% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | |||||||
| Ohms | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Watts |
| 4 | 72 | 18 | 69 | 16.4 | 69 | 16.4 | 49 | 12 | 49 | 12 | 568 |
| 2 | 61 | 30 | 57 | 26.2 | 57 | 26.2 | 40 | 18.5 | 40 | 18.5 | 740 |
| 1 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 39.6 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14.8 | 222 |
| 0.5 | 26 | 52 | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
High-current Mode
| PEAK OUTPUT | RMS OUTPUT | ||||||||||
| 40mSec Pulse, 30% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle | |||||||
| Ohms | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Volts | Amps | Watts |
| 1 | * | * | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 420 |
| 0.75 | * | * | 26 | 34 | 26 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 432 |
| 0.5 | * | * | 22.7 | 45 | 22.7 | 45 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 512 |
DC Output
Note: Testing performed in high-current mode.
| OUTPUT (Amperes) | |||
| Volts DC | 100 mS Surge | 5 Min, 100% Duty Cycle | 1 Hr, 100% Duty Cycle |
| 13.5 | 50 | 30 | 28 |
| 24.0 | 45 | 29 | 29 |
| 48 | 40 | 19 | 19 |
PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Testing was done at 100 Hz. Continuous DC power levels are lower. See DC Specifications chart for test conditions.
- Frequency Response, DC – 300 kHz (1 watt): +1.0 to -1.5 dB
- Slew Rate: 100+ V/µSec
- Unit to Unit Phase Error: ±0.1 degrees at 60 Hz
- Output Impedance: 4.4 mOhm in series with 0.43 µH
- Phase Response (10 Hz-10 kHz) : ±5 degrees plus 600 nsec propagation delay
- Residual Noise:
- 10 Hz to 22 kHz: <250 µV
- 10 Hz to 500 kHz: <700 µV
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
- 10 Hz to 22 kHz: <110 dB
- 0 Hz to 500 kHz: <100 dB
Input Characteristics
- Balanced with ground: Three terminal barrier block connector, 20k ohm differential
- Unbalanced: BNC connector, 10k ohm single ended.
- Gain, Voltage Mode: 20 volts/volt; Current Mode: 5 amperes/volt
- Gain Linearity (over input signal, from 0.2V to 5V): 0.15%
- Max Input Voltage: ±10V, balanced or unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 20k ohm differential
Status Display, Control, I/O
- Front Panel LED Displays indicate: Ready, Standby, Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Overload
- Soft Touch Switches for: Run, Stop, Reset
- Gain Control, when enabled: Voltage gain adjustable from 20 to 0
- On/Off Breaker
- Back Panel Power Connection: 25 Amp IEC (with retention latch)
- Signal Output: Four-position terminal strip (OUTPUT/COMMON/SAMPLED COMMON /CHASSIS GROUND)
- Signal Input: User Selectable BNC or Barrier Strip, Balanced or Unbalanced
- Remote Sense Port: Correction up to 10V drop, DC-1kHz, 0.1% accuracy; Up to 10V drop, DC-10kHz, 1% accuracy
- Dip Switches: Refer to Configuration Settings section
- Interconnect Connectors: Two back-panel DB9 connectors. Refer to the Configurations Settings section for more information.
Communication Capabilities
- Operation Monitor: Run/Standby
- Voltage Monitor: 10V/V ± 1%
- Current Monitor: 5A/V ± 1%
- Temperature Monitor: 1V/100 Kelvin
- Reporting: System Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Over Load
- Remote Control via Interconnect Connectors: Force to Standby
- Remote Control via Interlock Connector: Blanking Control, Force to Standby, Reset after a fault
Protection
- Over/Under Voltage: ± 10% from specified supply voltage amplifier is forced to Standby
- Over Current: Breaker protection on both main power and low voltage supplies
- Over Temperature: Separate output transistor, heat sink, and transformer temperature monitoring and protection
Physical Characteristics
- Chassis: The Amplifier is designed for stand- alone or rack-mounted operation. The Chassis is steel with a black powder coat finish. The unit occupies two EIA 19-inch-wide units.
- Weight: 47.5 lbs (21.5 kg), Shipping: 58 lbs (26 kg)
- AC Power: Single phase, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 Amp service; (220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 Amp service model available)
- Operating Temperature: 10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F), maximum output power de-rated above 30°C (86°F).
- Humidity: 70% or less, non-condensing
- Cooling: Forced air cooling from front to back through removable filters.
- Airflow: 180CFM
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5 x 19” x 22.75”” (8.9 cm x 48.3 cm x 57.8 cm)
PHOTOS
Controls, Indicators and Connectors
DIP Switch Settings
DOCUMENTS / DOWNLOADS
| 7234 Data Sheet | 7234 Manual | SIM Interlock Connector Pinouts and Functions | Configuration Settings | Step File for Chassis |
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