Transient peak value is accurately
measured using the 2MHz sampling
speed.
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CASE STUDY 3
Transients Caused by Glow Fluorescent Lighting
Environment:
Problem:
Analysis:
Target: 1-phase 2-wire, 100V circuit
This is an example of measuring transient overvoltage when turning on glow fluorescent lighting.
A glow fluorescent light incorporates a glow
lamp and is widely recognized as a low-cost
alternative to fluorescent lighting.
A fluorescent light needs to be warmed-up for
its electrodes to be switched on. A glow lamp
is provided for this purpose. It flashes to
warm-up the electrodes before the fluorescent
light is actually turned on.
Transient overvoltage is generated at the first
flash of a glow lamp, which affects electronic
equipment located nearby.
Glow lamp
Voltage and Transient Waveforms When Turning On the Fluorescent Light
Line of voltage=0
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