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Using an S14-09 Load Box to Verify The Performance of a Safety Analyzer
1 file(s) 626 downloads		 Application Notes, Safety June 15, 2023 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Milliohm Meter – 16502
1 file(s) 32 downloads		 Application Notes, Meters June 15, 2023 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Worst Case Leakage Current Testing
1 file(s) 105 downloads		 Application Notes, Safety August 4, 2022 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Ground Bond, Ground Continuity and Earth Continuity
1 file(s) 47482 downloads		 Application Notes, Safety August 4, 2022 Download
LED Power Driver Test Guide
1 file(s) 287 downloads		 Application Notes, Lighting, Test Guides February 23, 2023 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Solar Array Simulation using Real World Data
1 file(s) 101 downloads		 Application Notes, DC Supplies August 4, 2022 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Open Short Check Function of Chroma Safety Analyzers
1 file(s) 673 downloads		 Application Notes, Safety January 30, 2023 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Manuals | Digital Power Meter 66205
1 file(s) 842 downloads		 Manuals, Meters August 4, 2022 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
63600 User Defined Waveforms (UDW) with Parallel Loads
1 file(s) 138 downloads		 AC/DC Loads, Application Notes August 4, 2022 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
Instructions for the S14-05 Load Box
1 file(s) 109 downloads		 Safety August 4, 2022 One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue.
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    DC Supplies

    Notes for DC supplies
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    DC Source Wireless LAN to RS 232 Adapter

    One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 334 downloads

    This application discusses how to use the “Wireless LAN to RS 232 Adapter” to control the DC Source. ...

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    62000H IV Curve Simulation

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    This application note describes how to select the appropriate I-V curve control mode to test the MPPT Efficiency of a PV inverter. ...

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    Constant Power Envelope on 62000P Series DC Sources

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    This application note will discuss the benefits of a DC programmable source with constant power envelope versus a conventional DC programmable source. ...

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    Solar Array Simulation using Real World Data

    One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 465.37 KB 101 downloads

    Solar panels do not supply power in the same method as any other type DC power source. The output power of the array is affected by the amount of sunlight focused upon its surface, measured as irradiance....

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      AC/DC Loads

      Application notes for electronic loads
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      6310A Slew Rate and Minimum Rise Time

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      The purpose of this Application Note is to explain how the Slew Rate Control operates using the 6310A series loads. ...

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      63200 Firmware Update

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 547 KB 509 downloads

      Chroma 63200 series electronic loads can be brought up to date by updating firmware when no hardware change has been made. ADLS software is required to do firmware update. ...

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      63600 Digitizing Measurements

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 240 KB 589 downloads

      Dynamic Loading and Transient Response testing is a common test requirement for Power Supplies, DC DC Converters and Battery Chargers. Dynamic and Dynamic Sweep tests are used to confirm the response times...

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      63600 Selecting Electronic Loads For Low Voltage High Current Applications

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 749 KB 472 downloads

      This application note provides design equations that can be used to assess the capability of an electronic load to sustain a maximum current at a minimum voltage in light of overall system resistance characteristics. ...

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      63600 Minimum Operating Voltage

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      This application note describes how to determine the minimum voltage in each operating range. ...

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      63600 DC Load Ethernet Connection

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 1.16 MB 660 downloads

      This application note describes how to configure the ethernet connection of a 63600 DC Load. ...

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      63600 Confirm Ripple Current

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      This application note will show the proper way to measure the actual ripple current from the load at the lowest levels. ...

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      63600 Sine Wave Dynamic Parallel

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      This Application Note will show the manual steps to set the load for Sine Wave Dynamic and show a list of the SCPI commands used to program the Sine Wave Dynamic load. ...

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      63600 Sinewave Dynamic VBA Program example

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 297 KB 152 downloads

      This document describes programming the Chroma 63600 DC Electronic loads for creating a Sinewave Dynamic Load using Visual Basic Application (VBA) software with GPIB and SCPI commands. By adding a Sinewave...

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      63600 User Defined Waveforms (UDW) with Parallel Loads

      One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 1,073 KB 138 downloads

      Chroma 63600 Loads can be paralleled to achieve higher current or power, and still share the same User Defined Waveforms. This App Note describes how to set up the 63600 Loads in Parallel and how to share...

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          Meters

          Notes for the various meters
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          LCR Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of Capacitors

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          This note answers questions and clarifies confusion that might exist in the definition of ESR in capacitors. ...

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          LCR and EST Product Interfaces

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          Provides a list of product interfaces for LCR and EST instruments. ...

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          LCR Product Accessories

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          Provides a list of accessories for LCR meters. ...

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          LCR Multi Terminal Impedance Measurements

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          This application note explains how the use of multiple connections can reduce or remove impedance measurement errors caused by series impedance in the connections or shunt impedance across the unknown. ...

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          16502 Errors in Low Resistance Measurements

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 592 350 downloads

          This application note takes a look at variables in measuring low resistance values and the errors that may occur in making those measurements. ...

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          LCR What Voltage and Current is Applied to the Unknown

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          This application note describes how to compute the actual voltage and current. ...

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          LCR What's Your LCR IQ?

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 1.38 MB 71 downloads

          A fun little test to learn more about LCR. ...

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          LCR Primer

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 1.17 MB 346 downloads

          This primer defines and explains the measurement of the impedance parameters known as LCR - L (inductance), C (capacitance), and R (resistance). Impedance parameters are characteristic of an AC circuit;...

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          Heater Testing Simplified With the Wound Component EST Scanner Model 19035

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 559 Kb 173 downloads

          At a minimum there are two production tests which all heater manufacturers perform in addition to ensuring the heater is operating properly. One test performed is a DC resistance test; the other test is...

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          Manuals | Digital Power Meter 66205

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 9.89 MB 842 downloads

          This manual describes the specifications, installation, and programming of Chroma 66205 Digital Power Meter ...

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          Safety

          Application notes for electrical safety testing
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          19052 Used for IR Test on Adhesive Heat Shrink

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 185 downloads

          Describes testing insulation resistance of heat shrink tubing used for splices. ...

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          19053 and Cable Reel Immersion Test

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 143 downloads

          Discusses dielectric testing of a cable reel immersed in water. ...

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          A Practical Guide to Dielectric Testing

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 824 downloads

          This application note looks at insulation resistance and dielectric testing, AC & DC Hipot testing, and some of the regulations that govern electrical safety testing (EST). ...

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          Advanced Technique For Dielectric Analysis

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          This application note covers advanced techniques for dielectric analysis. ...

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          19572 Ground Bond Testing Per UL 60950

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 393 downloads

          The intention of this particular application note is to investigate, define and clarify the protective earthing and bonding requirements in paragraph 2.6.3.3 of UL 60950. ...

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          Classification Per IEC60601-1

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          This application note explains how to classify an electrical device in order to determine the tests that are required for IEC60601-1 ...

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          Custom Design Your Own Shock Therapy

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          This application note describes how to plan for product safety testing. ...

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          Advantages of Safety Electrical Tester

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          This note will address the benefits, provide examples, and offer tips on how to introduce digital safety testing products to analog users. ...

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          Connection of Isolation Transformer to 19032

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          Describes the connection of an isolation transformer to an electrical safety test instrument. ...

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          Calculating Inrush Current Protection

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 0.00 KB 355 downloads

          This application note looks at protecting devices from high inrush currents and provides a method and considerations necessary in specifying the inrush current protection needed for an example device. ...

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          Lighting

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          LED Lighting Test Methods

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 3.29 MB 16549 downloads

          LED lighting is well known as an energy saving and eco-friendly light source technology, and it is widely believed that these features will make LED the dominant technology in the lighting market ultimately....

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          LED Power Driver Test Guide

          One time registration required in order to download documents. or to continue. 2.02 MB 287 downloads

          Chroma has defined this LED driver test guide to further advance the quality and technical development of the LED driver based on its 26 years of specialized knowledge in the power testing field and the...

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