By David Manners 23rd August 2022
Saelig has introduced the ed-k DPG Power Choke Tester family – a series of measurement instruments for inductive power components, using currents up to 4kA and pulse energy up to 7.7kJ.
The DPG series uses a large-signal impulse measuring method to provide a complete inductance curve as a function of the current L(i), or as a function of the applied time-voltage-integral L(∫Udt).
This allows the saturation characteristics of a power inductor to be clearly seen very quickly.
Other significant parameters are also available, including incremental inductance and secant or amplitude inductance (the ratio of the winding flux linkage over winding current), and many other variables.
The DPG10 allows investigations of very large inductors into the MVA range, yet it is also suitable for small PCB-mounted inductors. This covers precision measurements of a wide spectrum of inductive components down to the nH range.
The series also has four internal resistance measurement ranges, with a resolution down to 10 uOhm, and a maximum measurable resistance of 35 Ohm. A USB connection to a PC running the accompanying software simplifies routine tests in production areas or in the individual laboratory tests.
The software provides operation via a GUI, with measurement results shown as diagrams and tables, pdf reports, data export, or data storage (XML, CSV).
Development, research and quality inspection, routine tests of small batch series and mass production
For all inductive components from small SMD to very large power reactors in the MVA range, e.g.
Filter inductors for switch mode/uninterruptible power supplies, DC/DC converters etc.
Power chokes for PFC and commutation inductor
Suppression chokes and current compensated chokes
The DPG10 uses proprietary internal electronics in the power stage, measurement amplifier, A/D converter, and microcontroller board, in order to optimise them for the specific purposes.
Commercial current sensors, for example, are not suitable in terms of bandwidth, pulse strength, long-term stability and form factor.
For measuring 3-phase-inductors an extension unit is also available; the three windings are measured consecutively and automatically. For routine tests in mass production the instrument can be integrated easily in automated test environments by means of a DLL or by LabView.m
The DPG10 is compact (18.5” x 19.7” x 6.7”) and weighs under 50lbs.
The ed-k Power Choke Tester DPG10 series has been used worldwide as a standard measurement instrument in development, manufacture, and quality control of inductive power components such as wind power, solar, and UPS inverters, commutation equipment, PFCs, storage, line chokes for SMPS, and rotor and stator inductance.
Thanks to its high current capability this testing method has complemented and even replaced conventional LCR sine wave bridge methods in these applications. It is now being introduced in USA.
Designed and manufactured in Germany, ed-k DPG10 Power Choke Testers are available now.
For detailed specifications, free technical assistance, or additional information, contact Saelig at 1-888-7SAELIG via email: info@saelig.com, or visit www.saelig.com..
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