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Section 3
Specifications and Controls
Specifications for the MegaPulse Metallic A are listed below, and the waveform schematic is shown in
Figure 1. (
Note
: other custom configurations are available from the factory).
Figure 1
Metallic A Waveform Circuit Schematic
Waveform*
Max.
Voltage
C1
R1
R2
L1
Open circuit: 10x560µs
Short circuit: 10x560µs
800V
290µF
3
7.7
10µH
* Complies with the requirements of TIA-968-B, Sec. 4.1.2.1
SPECIFICATIONS
Waveshape reference:
-
Voltage: TIA-968-B Fig.2.
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Current: TIA-968-B Fig.3.
Voltage peak: 800V minimum.
Voltage Pulse Front Time: 6µs to 10µs (1.67 times between 30% and 90%), per TIA-968-B Fig.2.
Voltage Pulse Decay Time: 560µs to 860µs, per TIA-968-B Fig.2.
Current Peak: 100A minimum.
Current Pulse Front Time: 5µs to 10µs (1.25 times between 10% and 90%), per TIA-968-B Fig.3.
Current Pulse Decay Time: 560µs to 760µs, per TIA-968-B Fig.3.
ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage: 120V~ 50-60 Hz, *Optional line voltage.
Meter Voltage Accuracy: ±3%.
Voltage control: Digital Set point adjusted by front Voltage knob.
Polarity control: Positive/Negative.
ENVIROMENTAL
Operating temperature: 15-40°C.
Relative Humidity: 0-90% non-condensing.
Altitude: 0-3000 meters.
GENERAL
Dimensions: 17” wide x 6” high x 17” deep.
Weight: 30lbs. approximately.
Table 1
MegaPulse 968-B Metallic A Specifications
