Model 507 | High Current Pulse Generator

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Model 507 | High Current Pulse Generator

The Model 507 High Current Pulse Generator is an ideal fire set for airbag squib, detonator, and pyrotechnics initiator testing. The instrument provides adjustable current signals up to 25 amps. The unit comes with 2 or 4 digitally controlled load resistant independent outputs. Output pulse widths and delays are unique to each channel and can be precisely controlled from 0.1 to 100 msec in 200 ns steps. The Current Pulse Generator also provides a TTL Sync output to T0 – particularly useful as a reference source/trigger for cameras or other equipment. Applications such as air bag deployment testing (squib detonation), igniter triggering, or ballistics work can be done reliably, safely, and with a high level of repeatability.

Overview

Quick Specs
  • Channels: 2 or 4 Independent Channels
  • Resolution: 200 ns
  • Accuracy: 100 ns + 0.0001x delay
  • Jitter: 100 ns RMS
  • Amplitude: 25 Amps
  • Memory: 12 Memory Storage Slots
Applications
  • Current Generation
  • Explosive Testing
  • High Current Airbag (Squib) Testing

Specifications

Delays

Channels

Two Independent Outputs, with Digitally controlled Delay and Pulse Width

Current

0 to 25A (Bank voltage 44V minimum)

Resolution

10 mA

Accuracy

50 mA

Delay 

0 to 99.9999998s

Resolution

200 ns

Pulse Width

100µs to 100ms

Resolution

200ns

Accuracy

100ns + .0001x delay

Timebase

5MHz, 25PPM crystal oscillator

RMS Jitter

100ns

TRIG Delay

Ext Trig to < 10µs

* Wire length is 1 way. Total cable length is 6ft (0.1Ω) and 50ft (0.4Ω) respectively.
External Trig/Gate

Rate

DC to 1/ (75ms + largest delay + period)

Threshold

3VDc (3mA into optoisolator)

Impedance

1000 Ω

Internal Rate Generator

Modes

Single Shot or External Trigger

RMS Jitter

100ns
Outputs

Impedance

1.405 Ω

Slew Rate

> 2.5A/ µs

Overshoot

< 100mA + 10% of pulse amplitude

Amplitude

0-25A (loads 1 – 10 ohm)

Peak Current

A per channel

DC Current Limit

150mA (each channel)

Computer Interface

Communication

RS-232, 9600 Baud
*All instrument functions and settings may be controlled over the interface bus

General

Storage Bins

Twelve (12)
*Complete configurations may be stored and recalled from the front panel or the PC remote interface

Weight

10 lbs.

Power

< 100 W @ 120 or 220 VAC

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