Omniverter Voltage Sag Generator (VSG) accurately produces pre-programmed voltage sags as recommended by IEEE 1668-2017. It is a powerful diagnostic tool to test the voltage sag ride-through performance and compliance of electrical and electronic equipment connected to low-voltage power networks.
The SEMI F47, IEC 61000-4-11, IEC 61000-4-34, and Samsung “Power Vaccine” sag parameters can be pre-configured using the VSG software. During sag testing, the data acquisition system monitors and records the equipment response.
SEMI F47 was developed by the Semiconductor Equipment Materials International. SEMI F47 sets minimum voltage sag immunity requirements for equipment used in the semiconductor industry. Immunity is specified in terms of voltage sag depth and voltage sag duration relative to the nominal voltage level.
With the VSG, the user can induce voltage sags of controlled depth and duration while monitoring voltages, currents, or other signals from within the process.
This allows investigators to quickly identify vulnerable process components. Once the weak links have been identified, it is often possible to apply local ride-through solutions that are much more economical than whole-system power conditioning.
The VSG creates voltage sags by switching rapidly between the nominal supply voltage and a reduced voltage. The voltage sag is generated by SCR-controlled tap-changing transformers that are user-adjusted via the HMI to the desired percentage of nominal voltage.
The transfer from nominal voltage to sag voltage and back is done by IGBTs that are synchronized with precise timing signals. The customer can select point-on-wave in which the voltage sag starts and finishes (0-360 degrees).