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Conducted Comb Generator model CGC-255E & CGC-510E 

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Rev. 022020 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

For the

  

Conducted Comb Generators 

CGC Series 

Models CGC-255E / CGC-510E 

50 or 250 kHz step / 100 or 500 kHz step  

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CGC Series

Page 1: ...d Comb Generator model CGC 255E CGC 510E Page 1 of 15 www com power com Rev 022020 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For the Conducted Comb Generators CGC Series Models CGC 255E CGC 510E 50 or 250 kHz step 100 or 500 kHz step ...

Page 2: ...nerator models available from Com Power 5 Important precautions and Maintenance 6 Precautions 6 Maintenance 6 Battery care and instructions 6 To avoid any risk of explosion 6 Environmental Conditions 7 Warranty 8 Product Description 9 Overview 9 Items included with each Comb Generator 9 Controls indicators 10 Front Panel 10 Output connector plug 10 Back Panel 10 ...

Page 3: ...ator model CGC 255E CGC 510E Page 3 of 15 www com power com Rev 022020 Power 10 Frequency selection switch 11 Green LED 11 Battery Low indicator 11 Theory 12 Application 13 Measurement Procedure 13 Typical Direct Output 14 ...

Page 4: ...roduction This manual provides on how maintain and use the CGC series Conducted Comb Generator Information contained in this manual is the property of Com Power Corporation It is issued with the understanding that none of the material may be reproduced of copied without permission from Com Power ...

Page 5: ...ed Plug type 2 5 ID x 5 5 OD mm center pin positive Output connector type 3 pole North American plug NEMA 5 15 Operating temperature Range 5 C to 40 C Weight 2 lb max Circular base dimensions W x H 5 x 2 2 x 2 2 inches 13 2 x 5 9 x 5 9 cm Weight lb kg 1 lb 0 5 kg Output variation with Comb Generator connected directly to EMI receiver or spectrum analyzer Other Comb Generator models available from ...

Page 6: ...rranty The Comb Generator uses re chargeable NimH batteries Call the factory if the battery needs replacement Send Comb Generator to authorized Com Power service center if needs repair Please visit our website at www com power com to request a return merchandise authorization number RMA before you send the unit in for service Battery care and instructions To avoid any risk of explosion Replace bat...

Page 7: ... CGC 510E Page 7 of 15 www com power com Rev 022020 Environmental Conditions This equipment is designed for indoor and outdoor use and is safe under the following environmental Conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80 ...

Page 8: ...he instrument by personnel other than Com Power service representative Under no circumstances does Com Power recognize or assume liability for any loss damage or expense arising either directly or indirectly from the use or handling of this product or any inability to use this product seperately or in combination with other equipment When requesting warranty services it is recommended that the ori...

Page 9: ... although more accurate is time consuming is not practical for a quick test By comparing Comb Generator data taken at regularly the EMI lab can ensure that all the test equipment and accessories are operating within the expected operating range If any abnormality is detected it can be quickly investigated and rectified before it causes measurement errors The conducted Comb Generators can also be u...

Page 10: ...the LISN that uses a matching socket for powering equipment under test If the LISN has other types of power connection please call Com Power for assistance or use a suitable adapter Please do not connect the NEMA 5 15 plug of comb generator into the LISN while the LISN is plugged into a live AC DC power source it could lead to potentially hazardous situation that might result in personnel injury P...

Page 11: ... and 250 kHz with CGC 255E and 100 kHz and 500 kHz with CGC 510E Green LED The green LED lights up when the power switch is turned ON indicating Comb Generator output is available for measurement Battery Low indicator When red battery Low LED is lit the internal battery needs recharging The output may not be reliable when the LED is on Charge the battery with the supplied adapter you may use the c...

Page 12: ...t across the entire frequency spectrum in frequency domain An ideal impulse by definition is an infinite magnitude pulse with zero rise and fall time with no duration Such a pulse is not practical however the models CGC 255E and CGC 510E conducted Comb generators use this principle to get an output across a wide band The highly stable frequency output from the oscillator is used to generate an imp...

Page 13: ...ocket on the LISN See figure below The LISN can remain connected to the AC power source Turn Conducted Comb Generator on using the power switch on the back Select the desired frequency step size using the toggle switch Select the LISN line to test either from the front panel or remotely if this option is available You can gather test data using the conducted emissions test software or you can gath...

Page 14: ...omb Generator model CGC 255E CGC 510E Page 14 of 15 www com power com Rev 022020 Typical Direct Output These are Conducted Comb Generator outputs connected directly into a spectrum analyzer input Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 15: ...Conducted Comb Generator model CGC 255E CGC 510E Page 15 of 15 www com power com Rev 022020 Figure 3 Figure 4 ...

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