Teseq upgrades EMC test system for automotive tasks

-- Test & Measurement World, 7/29/2008 9:14:00 AM

Teseq's enhanced multifunction NSG 4070 EMC immunity test system now meets automotive industry standards for bulk current injection (BCI) test methods, including ISO 11452-4. The system employs substitution and closed-loop test methods, making it suitable for determining the immunity of electronic components used in many domestic and foreign passenger cars and commercial vehicles, including those from Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Renault, and Peugeot.

With a wide frequency range of 9 kHz to 1 GHz and a modular setup that comprises internal or external amplifiers, the NSG 4070 is also useful in non-automotive test labs and design departments for RF conducted immunity testing in accordance with IEC 61000-4-6 standards. Testing to other industry standards for radiated immunity, such as IEC 61000-4-3 and IEC 61000-4-20, is also possible with optional software.

The front panel of the instrument features a 5.7-in. TFT color display, push buttons for access to important functions, a three-channel power meter, and external access to signal generator output, as well as power amplifier input and output. A USB port enables the transfer of test and measurement data for documentation purposes. A built-in report generator allows access to test results, while firmware makes the system independent of external PC and control software. In addition, the NSG 4070 includes basic remote control software for remote testing via an RS-232, LAN, or USB interface.

The system's back panel offers analog, digital, and optical monitoring inputs for equipment under test, along with a user port for four TTL inputs, four TTL outputs, and supply voltages. It also furnishes a 10-MHz reference for synchronization and a trigger input for external control of measurement routines. Prices for the NSG 4070 test system start at $13,900.