EM TEST VDS 200 Series User Manual

M a n u a l
f o r O p e r a t i o n
VDS 200 series
Voltage Drop Simulator pulses 2b, 4
 VDS 200N10, N15, N30 N50
 VDS 200N100, N150 N200
 VDS 200N30.1 N50.1
 VDS 200N100.1 N100.2 N100.3 N100.4
N100.5 N100.6
 VDS 200N150.1
 VDS 200N200.1 N200.2 N200.3 N200.4
 RDS 200N
Testing of electronic modules in 12V/24V or 42V supply
systems.
The VDS 200Nx is a low frequency amplifier. It simulates the
battery power supply of a vehicle and complex power supply
distortions in the power range up to 12'000W. A lot of different
waveforms are integrated as standard such as pulse 2b and
pulse 4 required in ISO 7637.
 ISO 7637
 SAE J1113
 Manufacturer spec
GM, Ford, Chrysler,
BMW, VW, PSA,
Renault, Fiat ....
Version:
5.19 / 03.09.2013
the benchmark for emc
Replaces:
5.18 / 17.06.2013
Filename:
UserManual-VDS200Nx-E-V519.doc
Printdate:
03.09.13

EM TEST VDS 200 Series Specifications

General

Brand	EM TEST
Model	VDS 200 Series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

VDS 200 Series Introduction

Product Overview

Describes the VDS 200Nx as a low frequency amplifier for simulating battery power supply distortions.

Operating Functions

Front View

Explains the front panel layout, including display, function keys, and controls for operating the VDS 200.

Safety with Voltage Setting

Operation

Description of the Menus

Change of Parameters

Guides on changing parameters, starting, stopping, and continuing test routines with the simulator.

Wave Simulator

Test Equipment

Fuses

Overvoltage Protection

Introduces the overvoltage protection system, its purpose, and availability on VDS models.

Protection Voltage Level Setting

Function

Describes the crowbar switch and controller functionality of the overvoltage protection.

Protection Levels

Lists selectable protection levels, switch-off thresholds, maximum overvoltage, and response times.

Level settings by the user

Provides instructions for user level settings and illustrates typical protection behavior with oscilloscope plots.

Typical protection behavior

Illustrates the typical behavior of the overvoltage protection system using oscilloscope screenshots.

Maintenance and Calibration

Calibration and Verification

Details factory calibration, period guidelines, accessory calibration, and in-house verification procedures.