EMTest esd NX30 – Generates ESD pulses acc. to EN/IEC 61000-4-2 and ISO 10605
Electrostatic discharges either from a human body to any other part or between two different objects can cause persistent disturbances or even destruction to sensitive electronics or controls.
esd NX30 is an ESD tester to simulate ESD pulses at higher voltages up to 30 kV in both air and contact discharge mode. It therefore satisifiers requirements exceeding the EN/IEC 61000-4-2 test levels and complies to automotive test applications.
The esd NX30 electrostatic discharge simulator is an easy-to-use tester. It consists of a power supply unit and the discharge gun, operated from the discharge gun. It generates electrostatic discharges up to 30 kV in both air and contact discharge mode. The discharge tips can easily be changed. The discharge networks can be easily changed as they are plugged into the discharge gun. The actual discharge network in use is recognised by the controls and indicated in the display.
The esd NX30 is either mains supplied or supplied by a DC source. Even battery powered operation is possible. Battery operation becomes relevant for testing e.g. as per DC-11224 or VW TL 824 66, ESD Operating Test, where the ground of the ESD generator is connected to the Field Coupling Plane and the Horizontal Coupling plane but not directly to the Reference Ground Plane. Additionally, a fiber optic link is offered as an option to communicate with the esd NX30 separating the sensitive computer from the test set-up and to avoid ground loops.
Calibration target set CTR 2 for waveform verification as per EN/IEC 61000-4-2 
The CTR 2 calibration target and its accessories like 20 dB attenuator and coaxial cable forms the set to verify the ESD waveform as requested by the standard EN/IEC 61000-4-2. The 2ohm target is built following the specification of the standard.
By means of the 50ohm adapter line CTR 2-AD the performance of the CTR 2 can be verified using a spectrum analyser.
Accessories to set-up a complete ESD test area
To set-up an ESD test area accessories like vertical coupling plane ( VCP ) , grounding set ( EAS 30 ) and even an ESD table with HCP and Ground reference plane are offered.
