Teseq NSG 438-Auto

30 kV Battery Powered Auto Simulator
  • 30 kV Air & Contact Discharge (100V Steps)
  • Rechargeable Battery Powered ESD Simulator
  • Auto Variation Includes 3 Automotive Networks
  • Standard with 150 pF/ 330 Ohm Network (INA 4380)
  • Rentals Include ISO 17025 Calibration with Data
Included Networks
330 pF/ 330 Ohms
330 pF/ 2000 Ohms
150 pF/ 2000 Ohms
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Description 

Ergonomic design and advanced functionality. The NSG 438 ESD simulator is designed to sit comfortably in the operator’s hand, with operating conditions constantly displayed and accessible on a bright, clear color touch display.

NSG 438 comprehensively fulfills virtually all international standard requirements. Based on over 60 optional discharge networks, the NSG 438 can meet any of today’s automotive manufacturers’ standards.

The simulator is simple, convenient and safe to use. The whole range of parameter settings including polarity selection, freely adjustable pulse repetition, counter functions and discharge detection is available up to the maximum discharge voltage.

The color touch display and keypad for parameter input shows the precise functional and test data with user-selectable language for convenient and safe operation worldwide. The simulator contains variable threshold selection for accurate discharge detection. This detection feature can be switched off when testing EUT’s with non-conductive surfaces, such as plastic housings. Pre-programmed settings for IEC 61000-4-2 and ISO 10605 ensure that the simulator is automatically set up correctly and the appropriate discharge network is installed. The actual RC value is displayed at all times. Molded HV discharge networks in solid cases eliminate ionization and leakage current effects. Precisely tuned combinations of RC components guarantee wave shape parameters to be within tolerances. A unique activity log is included so that the types and numbers of ESD simulations can be easily scrolled through to check what has been tested and in what timeframe.

The simulator is recalibrated and adjusted at every start, or with a simple tap of the screen. This built-in calibration and self-test feature, in conformance with the ISO standard can save considerable time.

Technical specifications
Basic set:
Carrying case with: discharge pistol, cradle for discharge pistol, high voltage base unit with built-in battery pack, mains adapter and battery charging unit (100 to 250 VAC), discharge network 150 pF / 330 ?, air- and contact-discharge tips, grounding cable, user manual, 25 mm discharge sphere
Pulse networks:
Network 150 pF / 330 ? as per IEC / EN 61000-4-2 and ISO 10605 (included)
Optional ISO 10605 networks 330 pF / 330?, 150 pF / 2 k? and 330 pF / 2 k?
Range of RC networks for other standards: R = 0 ? to 20 k?; C = 50 to 2000 pF
Discharge voltage:
Air-discharge: 200 V to 30 kV (in 100 V steps)
Contact-discharge: 200 V to 30 kV (in 100 V steps)
Discharge tips:
Ball and point as per IEC and specials, exchangeable by threaded cap
Charging voltage measurement:
kV, accuracy better than +/- 5% (stabilized)
Discharge detection:
Indicated by the kV symbol being displayed in inverse also acoustically in the Single operating mode. Adjustable threshold level
Holding time:
> 5 s (charging voltage +5%)
Charge resistor:
50 Mohm
Polarity:
Positive / negative / automatic change
Operating modes:
Single / repetitive / random (time / pulse)
Pulse counter: 0 to 9999
Pre-select counter: 0 to 9999
Repetition:
- 0.5 / 1 / 5 / 10 / 20, 25 Hz (air)
- 0.5 / 1 / 5 / 10 H or 20 Hz (contact)
- freely selectable from 0.04 to 300 s
- continuous operation
Display:
LCD panel showing: charging voltage, breakdown event, polarity air- / contact-discharge, counter / preselect counter content, network parameters, battery monito
Weight:
Discharge pistol (w / o cable): 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) approx.
Base unit: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) approx
Ambient conditions:
Operation: +5 to +40C, 20 to 80% r.h. (non-condensing), 68 to 106 kPa
Accessories:
Fast risetime test tip.
INA 4411 - Where the rise time of 0,8ns speficied in most standards represents more than 80% of real cases, in extreme cases an ESD event may be faster. This can be simulated using this fast rise time test finger which generates rise times around 0,4ns.
Remote discharge tip with extension
INA 4413-xx - For applications where ESD pistol needs to stay away from EUT. Consists in banana tip, HV extension cord of 1,5m, ended with resistor unit and set of air and contact test finger.
Air discharge ball (Discharge sphere)
INA 4414 -25mm diameter test tip adapter to be fixed on 8mm air discharge test finger. To minimize corona discharge when testing in air discharge mode for higher voltages.
Flexible tip set
INA 4415 - Where the application makes access of EUT discharge point difficult. Approx. 30 cm flexible extension adapter tips. Set of 2 tips, for air discharge and contact discharge mode
Soft touch contact tip
INA 4416 - Very convenient adapter tip to test connector pins
Banana contact tip
INA 4417 - To adapt to 4mm banana plugs
Banana fastrisetime tip
INA 4418 - To adapt to 4mm banana plugs.
E-field adapter
INA 4419
H-field adapter
INA 4420
Tripod support for NSG 437, 438.
INA 4421 -To adapt NSG 437 or 438 pistols to classics tripods as generally used for cameras
Carry case for NSG 437/438
INA 4423 - Includes foam with professional cut outs for NSG 437, 438 and accessories.
Charge remover NSG 438
INA 4430
Video Guides
Teseq NSG 438 (A Auto) ESD Simulator Overview
Related Videos
NSG 435 / NSG 437 / NSG 438 up to 30 kV

Components & Modules

The NSG 438 simulator is modularly constructed from a number of discrete
function units.

  • Base station - The base station on the Teseq NSG 438 includes a battery allowing for testing without a mains connection
  • Pistol - Houses interchangeable discharge network, high voltage relay,
    the exchangeable test finger, electronics and the touch sensitive input/display
    panel
  • Discharge Tip - Interchangeable discharge tip section for either air or contact discharge tips
  • Display - Touch screen allows for selection of testing parameters
  • Discharge Network - Designed for a variety of resistance/capacitance combinations designed to placed inside of the simulator
  • Trigger - Used to release discharge based upon settings

Simplified Test Setup

Test standards such as the IEC/EN 61000-4-2, Ed. 1.2:2001 give detailed information about setting up a test rig, the organization of a test and the documentation.
The test engineer cannot be relieved of the duty to study the applicable test prescriptions closely and to adapt the conditions to the test object in question. The necessary documents can be obtained directly from the IEC, ANSI, IEEE, etc. or they can be obtained through the relevant national standards bureau.

The contact-discharge method is to be used in preference to the air-discharge method. The former must, however, be implemented in such a way that there is a true metal-to-metal contact with the EUT.
Repetitive discharges can really be used only to localize weak spots or to find sensitive conditions in program sequences quickly. Single pulses then have to be used for a detailed investigation and assessment of the interference sensitivity.

An electrostatic discharge always exhibits high frequency properties with parts of the spectrum extending to well beyond 1 GHz. Screening and filtering measures must therefore also be effective up into these frequency ranges.
The test conditions must always be documented exactly including photos of the test rig, information about the type and number of discharges, details of the prevailing climatic conditions, comments regarding the effects observed, etc.