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Due to the modular structure of the NSG 5500 you may configure a test system that provides only the pulse
requirements that are required for your application by installing additional modules as needed.
NOTE!
Pulses of similar specification and energy requirements are usually housed in the
same plug-in unit. For example the ISO pulses 1 and 2a are all supplied within the
same plug-in.
The NSG 5500 is fully programmable over USB or RS 232 and IEEE 488 interface bus. A Windows program
«AutoStar» is available to provide full remote control via a PC computer. This program allows you to generate
pulse sequences, including dynamic ramping, and to generate hardcopy printouts of the test results.
The main features of the NSG 5500 could be summarised as follows:
Modular construction, pulse modules plug into main chassis
Exceeds specifications set out in the ISO, DIN and SAE standards
Remote controllable via USB or RS 232 and IEEE 488
Internal multiplex bus system (all pulses available from the front of the FT 5531 plug-in)
Compact construction, 12 inches high (30 cm)
19 inch rack mountable
Windows software program provided
DUT FAIL, START/STOP, TEST END, AND CRO trig signals available for interfacing with other test
equipment
3.2.2 Powering up the system
Switch on the NSG 5500 by switching on the main switch on the rear side in the power entry unit.
CAUTION!
The hardware requires at least 10 seconds to boot. Reliable software communi
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cations can not be established until the system is completely booted!
DANGER!
When any Pulse 4 control is used, the power amplifier/battery simulator should
always be turned on last to assure safe and reliable control of the power amplifier/
battery simulator. Do not, under any circumstances, touch the outputs or connect
any DUT to the outputs of the system during booting!