7234: Up to 50 Ap/158 Vp, DC to 1 MHz, Single-Phase

7224 amplifier

The 7234 is a capable, versatile, and reliable EMC lab partner.

This powerful amplifier/battery simulator provides up to 30A of long-term DC current with surges of up to 50A and can slew voltages at rates of up to 100V/µs.

It is load-tolerant, able to drive most inductive, capacitive, and resistive loads

easily. The feature set of the 7234 allows it to meet or exceed the requirements of 1000+ Automotive and Aviation DC Conducted Susceptibility Standards Tests.

The 7234 is light enough to be hand-carried from one test location to another, rugged enough to tolerate being bounced around on a cart, and able to be powered from standard 120V/230V AC wall power. These features, along with the 7234s powerful performance, make it possible to turn virtually any bench or desk into a competent test location.

7234

Single-phase, 2U, industrial amplifier/battery simulator

  • Bench-sized
  • Powered from 120V/230VAC
  • Source and Sink (4 quadrant)
  • Rugged Design
  • 3-Year, No-Fault Warranty

Key Performance Capabilities:

  • Drop outs and surges as fast a 2µs
  • Small signal response up to 1 MHz
  • 13.5 VDC at up to 30A
  • Field-selectable ±40V, 75V or 150V potential

Output

AC Output

Note: Testing performed into resistive loads as specified. Performance reported is typical into the specified load up to 20 kHz frequency levels. Performance may be affected when operating into highly reactive loads or above 20 kHz, reducing maximum voltage, current and power output. *Testing not performed. **Maximum 45 minutes of continuous operation. Numbers provided are preliminary.

High-voltage Mode

Ohms

PEAK OUTPUT
RMS OUTPUT
40mSec Pulse,
30% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle
Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
16 158 9.8 158 9.8 158 9.8 112 6.9 112 6.9 773
8 154 19 136 16 120** 15** 96 11.5 85** 10.6** 900**
4 124 31 108 25.7 61 14.5 76 18.2 43 10.3 443
2 98 49 * * * * * * * * *

Mid-level Mode

Ohms

PEAK OUTPUT
RMS OUTPUT
40mSec Pulse,
30% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle
Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
4 72 18 69 16.4 69 16.4 49 12 49 12 568
2 61 30 57 26.2 57 26.2 40 18.5 40 18.5 740
1 47 47 43 39.6 21 21 30 28 15 14.8 222
0.5 26 52 * * * * * * * * *

High-current Mode

Ohms

PEAK OUTPUT
RMS OUTPUT
40mSec Pulse,
30% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle		 5 Min,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hr,
100% Duty Cycle
Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
1 * * 29 29 29 29 21 21 20.5 20.5 420
0.75 * * 26 34 26 34 18 24 18 24 432
0.5 * * 22.7 45 22.7 45 16 32 16 32 512

DC Output

Note: Testing performed in high-current mode.

 

OUTPUT (Amperes)
Volts DC 100 mS
Surge		 10 Minutes,
100% Duty Cycle		 1 Hour,
100% Duty Cycle
13.5 50 30 28
24.0 45 29 29
48 40 19 19

Performance

Frequency Data

7234 Voltage Potential vs. Frequency
7234 Frequency Response
7234 Output Impedance

Specifications

Performance

Testing was done at 100 Hz. Continuous DC power levels are lower. See DC Specifications chart for test conditions.

Frequency Response, DC - 300 kHz (1 watt): +1.0 to -1.5 dB
Slew Rate: 100+ V/µSec
Unit to Unit Phase Error: ±0.1 degrees at 60 Hz   
Output Impedance: 4.4 mOhm in Series with 0.43 µH
Phase Response (10 Hz - 10 kHz) : ±5 degrees plus 600 nsec propagation delay

Input Characteristics

Balanced with ground: Three terminal barrier block connector, 20k ohm differential
Unbalanced: BNC connector, 10k ohm single ended.
Gain, Voltage Mode: 20 volts/volt;  Current Mode: 5 amperes/volt
Gain Linearity (over input signal, from 0.2V to 5V): 0.15%
Max Input Voltage: ±10V, balanced or unbalanced
Input Impedance: 20k ohm differential

Status Display, Control, I/O

Front Panel LED Displays indicate: Ready, Standby, Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Overload
Soft Touch Switches for: Run, Stop, Reset
Gain Control, when enabled: Voltage gain adjustable from 20 to 0
On/Off Breaker
Back Panel Power Connection: 25 Amp IEC (with retention latch)
Signal Output: Four-position terminal strip (OUTPUT/COMMON/SAMPLED COMMON /CHASSIS GROUND)
Signal Input: User Selectable BNC or Barrier Strip, Balanced or Unbalanced
Remote Sense Port: Correction up to 10V drop, DC-1kHz, 0.1% accuracy; Up to 10V drop, DC-10kHz, 1% accuracy
Dip Switches: Refer to Configuration Settings section
Interconnect Connectors: Two back-panel DB9 connectors. Refer to the Configurations Settings section for more information.

Communication Capabilities

Operation Monitor: Run/Standby
Voltage Monitor: 10V/V ± 1%
Current Monitor: 5A/V ± 1%
Temperature Monitor: 1V/100 Kelvin
Reporting: System Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Over Load
Remote Control via Interconnect Connectors: Force to Standby
Remote Control via Interlock Connector: Blanking Control, Force to Standby, Reset after a fault

Protection

Over/Under Voltage:
± 10% from specified supply voltage amplifier is forced to Standby
Over Current:
Breaker protection on both main power and low voltage supplies
Over Temperature:
Separate Output transistor, heat sink, and transformer temperature monitoring and protection

Physical Characteristics

Chassis:
The Amplifier is designed for stand- alone or rack-mounted operation. The Chassis is steel with a black powder coat finish. The unit occupies two EIA 19-inch-wide units.
Weight: 47.5 lbs (21.5 kg), Shipping 58 lbs (26 kg)
AC Power: Single phase, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 Amp service; (220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 Amp service model available)
Operating Temperature:
10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F), maximum output Power de-rated above 30°C (86°F).
Humidity: 70% or less, non-condensing
Cooling: Forced air cooling from front to back through removable filters.
Airflow: 180CFM
Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5 x 19” x 22.75”” (8.9 cm x 48.3 cm x 57.8 cm)

 

230V versions of this product bear the CE mark

Front & Back

Configuration Settings

DIP Settings
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Downloads

7234 Datasheet

7234 Datasheet

Complete technical specifications

7234 Manual

7234 Manual

For model 7234 amplifiers

STEP file for chassis

Step File for Chassis

For 7234 amplifiers

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