York HFG02 User manual
Products User Manual Template – Issue 2
Document number Y0321/DOC/024 Rev. 3
Author: ...............................................................
D Cullen BEng (Hons), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MIEEE, MCMI
Test Instrumentation Manager
Checked: ..... ................................................................................
M S Anslow MEng, CEng, MIET, MIEEE
Senior Engineer
Approved: ................................................................
D Cullen BEng (Hons), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MIEEE, MCMI
Test Instrumentation Manager
HFG02
Operation
Manual
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HFG02
Operation Manual
Document Number
Y0321/DOC/024
CHANGE HISTORY SHEET
Date Issue Pag/Para Description
17/02/2017 1.0 - 1st issue
20/03/2017 2.0 p19 EUT graphs added
07/02/2018 3.0 Safety instructions updated
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Users should satisfy themselves that they are in possession of the most up to date
version of this manual by calling +44 (0) 330 4303456 or by emailing
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Limited Warranty
York EMC Services warrants each HFG02 to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment to the purchaser.
This warranty extends to the original purchaser only. It
does not apply to any product or parts subject to misuse,
neglect, accident, unauthorised service or abnormal
conditions of operation.
In the event a product covered by this warranty fails,
York EMC Services, will, without charge, repair and
recalibrate the instrument if returned to their test
laboratory within one year of the original purchase –
provided that York EMC Services examination discloses,
to its satisfaction, that the product is defective. York EMC
Services may, at its option, replace the product in lieu of
repair. If the defect was caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, unauthorised service or abnormal conditions of
operation, repairs will be billed at a nominal cost. In such
cases, an estimate will be provided before work is
started, if requested by the purchaser.
For warranty service, contact York EMC Services.
Provide the serial number of the equipment and
complete details regarding the failure. You will then be
given shipping instructions. Return the instrument to the
factory. Repairs will be made and the equipment will be
returned to you. York EMC Services assumes no
responsibility for loss of, or damage to, products in
transit.
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DISCLAIMER
THE HFG02 HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PRODUCE HARMONIC AND FLICKER
DISTURBANCES TO THE POWER SUPPLY TO WHICH THE TEST PORT HAS
BEEN CONNECTED, AND AS SUCH IT IS ONLY INTENDED TO BE
CONNECTED TO SUITABLE TEST EQUIPMENT. CONNECTION TO THE
PUBLIC MAINS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IS NOT PERMITTED.
YORK EMC SERVICES LTD ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE ITS
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONS
THE HFG02 MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE TEST SUPPLY INPUT
PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PUBLIC MAINS SUPPLY SYSTEM.
WHEN OPERATED, THE HFG02 WILL CAUSE HARMONIC AND FLICKER
EMISSIONS TO THE SUPPLY CONNECTED TO THE TEST SUPPLY INPUT.
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1 INTRODUCTION 6
2 DESCRIPTION 7
4 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 8
5 SPECIFICATION 9
5.1 OPERATING MODES 9
5.2 HARMONICS AND FLICKER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM TEST SUPPLY 9
5.3 OPERATOR INDICATORS 9
5.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS 10
5.5 ENCLOSURE 10
5.6 COMPLIANCE 10
5.7 ENVIRONMENT 10
6 OPERATION 11
6.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 11
6.2 SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HFG02 12
6.3 OPERATING MODES 12
6.4 ENABLING THE TEST 13
6.5 TEST SUPPLY INDICATORS 13
6.6 PERFORMING A TEST. 14
6.7 TROUBLESHOOTING A TEST 15
7 OUTPUT PERFORMANCE 17
7.1 FLICKER LOAD OPERATION 17
7.2 HARMONICS LOAD OPERATION 17
7.3 EUT LOAD OPERATION 19
7.4 CALIBRATION 21
8 SAFETY 22
9 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 23
9.1 GENERAL 23
9.2 EMISSIONS 23
9.3 IMMUNITY 23
9.4 NON-APPLICABILITY 23
10 MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 24
10.1 DISPOSAL 24
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Harmonics & Flicker Generator 02 (HFG02) has been designed by York EMC
Services for the purpose of providing an easy and reliable way to externally check
the performance of measurement systems used for testing against the EN/IEC
61000-3-2 harmonics and interharmonics and EN/IEC 61000-3-3 flicker standards.
The HFG02 allows the user to periodically verify their test equipment and its
operation together, helping to ensure compliance with standards and laboratory
quality procedures.
The HFG02 provides a series of harmonic and flicker disturbances of a nominal
but stable level. The HFG02 may therefore be used to verify the stability of a
measurement system. Additionally, due to its own stability it may be used as a
transfer standard from a calibrated system, or be used as a repeatable source of
interference for diagnostic and/or development design work.
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2 DESCRIPTION
The HFG02 simulates equipment under test (EUT), generating known, repeatable
levels of harmonic and flicker disturbance in one of ten modes of operation. These
modes are divided into flicker, harmonics and EUT profiles.
The flicker test modes generate a fixed level of mains disturbance at a rate of 1 Hz
and 8.33/8.6 Hz, depending on the frequency of the Test Supply under test. These
modes support verification of the test systems used for EUT flicker disturbance
measurements as described in the EN/IEC 61000-3-3 test standards.
The harmonics test modes are designed to produce a variety of harmonic and/or
interharmonic-rich current waveforms. These current waveforms support
verification of the test systems used for mains-powered equipment load current
testing as described in the EN/IEC 61000-3-2 test standards.
A selection of EUT modes is also provided. These modes generate disturbances
which simulate certain types of real-world EUT not covered by the generalised
harmonics and flicker modes.
The HFG02 can be used with test systems operating at both 110 Vac and 230 Vac
(nominal) supply voltages, and with either 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply frequencies. The
HFG02 constantly monitors the Test Supply under test and adjusts itself
automatically, indicating the detected voltage and frequency to the operator.
Connection to the test system is by a captive lead pre-fitted with a CEE 7/7
European style plug that fits directly with power outlet used by a wide range of
harmonics and flicker equipment.
The HFG02 itself is powered by a wide-input range AC/DC power supply unit that
is powered separately from the Test Supply under test. This ensures that the
disturbance signals generated by the HFG02 are not affected by the need to derive
the HFG02’s own supply needs from the Test Supply under test.
For ease of access all connections, user controls, and indicators are located on
the front panel of the HFG02. The HFG02 is supplied with the external power unit
with mains cable, manufacturer’s test certificate, and a CDROM containing digital
copies of the manual, test certificate, and files of the tabulated certificate data.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
Symbols displayed on the product are listed below:
Caution
Protective Earth Terminal
Alternating current
HFG02 power supply on
HFG02 power supply off
Direct current
DC connector polarity
ESD handling precaution
Separate collection for WEEE-
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
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4 SPECIFICATION
4.1 Operating modes
(See Section 5. Output Performance for details of typical measurement results)
4.1.1 Current harmonics
Frequency range 5 Hz to 2.0 kHz (50 Hz Test Supply)
5 Hz to 2.4 kHz (60 Hz Test Supply)
Depending upon mode selection
Stability < 5% of the test limit in EN 61000-3-2 standard
4.1.2 Flicker disturbance
Flicker rate 1 Hz (50 Hz and 60 Hz Test Supply)
8.3 Hz (50 Hz Test Supply only)
8.6 Hz (60 Hz Test Supply only)
Stability < 5% of the reading
4.1.3 EUT profiles
Half-wave rectifier Load current is drawn every alternate half-cycle
Dimmer Load current is drawn at every cycle between 90º-180º
and 270º-360º phase angles.
Intermittent flicker Load current is drawn for varying length periods over a
20 minute recurring cycle
4.2 Harmonics and flicker measurement system test supply
4.2.1 Test Supply ratings
Voltage 80 Vac to 130 Vac (110 Vac nominal input)
200 Vac to 253 Vac (230 Vac nominal input)
Current 3 A (peak)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Power rating 500 W max
Connector CEE 7/7 European style plug for connecting the HFG02
to the Test Supply under test.
Insulation rating 3000 Vrms
4.3 Operator indicators
(See Section 4. Operation for a full description of the control and indicator functions)
4.3.1 Test Supply indicators Measured voltage < 80 Vac to >253 Vac
Measured frequency < 40 Hz to > 61 Hz
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4.3.2 Operation indicators Test enabled / running
System alarm
4.4 Power requirements
HFG02
Input connector 2.1 mm DC power jack (inner conductor +ve)
Voltage input 24 Vdc
Power consumption 24 W max
Power supply unit
Input connector IEC plug
Voltage input 100 Vac to 240 Vac (nominal)
Power consumption 50 W max
4.5 Enclosure
Overall dimensions (not including captive leads):
Length 330 mm
Width 320 mm
Height 170 mm
Weight 8 kg
4.6 Compliance
Safety Low Voltage Directive, 2014/35/EU
EMC EMC Directive, 2014/30/EU
4.7 Environment
4.7.1 Operating Temperature Range
Recommended Ambient 10ºC to 30ºC
Maximum Ambient 5ºC to 40ºC
4.7.2 Humidity
Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
4.7.3 Protection
IP rating IP10
NOTE. Do not allow any obstructions to interfere with the operation of the fans, or
site the HFG02 such that airflow is restricted. Doing so will cause the equipment to
run at an increased temperature and in so doing may affect its operation.
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