Surge Current Generators 

PG 12-3600, PG 12-5000, PG 15-5600, PG 15-6600, PG 20-14000, PG 30-12500

• Surge current:
• 40 kA - 100 kA

pulse current test of surge protection devices 

The surge current generators PG **-*** generate standard impulse currents with waveform 8/20 µs according to IEC, EN, VDE. Pulse current output amplitude is controlled by preset charging voltage and can be adjusted up to the maximum value of the special type of generator. The generators are designed for testing electrical components, over-voltage protectors and electronic circuits. They possess an electronically regulated high-voltage power supply, which allows an excellent reproducibility of the pulse output amplitude.

The pulse-forming network contains a pulse-fidelity current viewing resistor for monitoring the output waveform. The impulse current output is located at the top of the equipment and provides high-current connectors for a plug-in test adapter.

All generators feature a microprocessor controlled user interface and display unit for ease of use. The microprocessor allows the user to either execute

standard test routines, or a ´user-defined´ test sequence. The test parameters, which are shown on the built-in display, are easily adjusted by means of the rotary encoder. A standard parallel interface provides the ability to print a summary of the test parameters whilst testing is being carried out.