257xR Ballast Analyzer

The 257xR ballast analyzers have been adopted by ballast/lighting manufacturers worldwide because of their greatly enhanced technological capabilities, greatly reduced setup and maintenance requirements, and low cost of ownership.

With the 257xR, up to four tubes and four ballasts can be tested in a fraction of a second for every key parameter, including peak inrush, striking and light efficiency (when used with a light monitor). With a capacity of 2,000 measurements per second on each of up to 30 signals, the only limitation to testing throughput is the speed of your production line.

The 257xR can be used in stand alone or computer controlled environments. It allows the user to simultaneously measure all pins on all tubes, independent output measurements, 12 voltages and 12 currents, (i.e. independent tube V and I measurement, independent filament V and I, for each tube that is configured). Continuous sampling at up to 2 Msps ensures that even the shortest transient events are measured.

Description

The 257xR Series of Ballast Analyzers feature the speed and versatility to completely change the way ballasts and tubes are tested.

The 257xR ballast analyzers have been adopted by ballast/lighting manufacturers worldwide because of their greatly enhanced technological capabilities, greatly reduced setup and maintenance requirements, and low cost of ownership.

With the 257xR, up to four tubes and four ballasts can be tested in a fraction of a second for every key parameter, including peak inrush, striking and light efficiency (when used with a light monitor). With a capacity of 2,000 measurements per second on each of up to 30 signals, the only limitation to testing throughput is the speed of your production line.

The 257xR can be used in stand alone or computer controlled environments. It allows the user to simultaneously measure all pins on all tubes, independent output measurements, 12 voltages and 12 currents, (i.e. independent tube V and I measurement, independent filament V and I, for each tube that is configured). Continuous sampling at up to 2 Msps ensures that even the shortest transient events are measured.

Product Features and Benefits

Displays all relevant ballast input/output measurements on a single screen

Completely tests a ballast in less than 100 ms

Fully automatic ballast start-up and tube striking detection

Results displayed graphically or numerically with down to 1 ms time resolution

IEEE488 control of AC sources for a single user interface

Wide Bandwidth, ballast output frequencies to 2 MHz

Every signal is monitored continuously with 12-bit, 2 MHz sampling

Automatic test sequencing and complete comparison of measurements vs. limits, including selection of different 1500 series load modules and engagement of 1500 series line switch modules

No computer or user software required

Graphical startup profiling with time sequencing

Graphical historical measurements

Supports magnetic, instant/rapid start, HID<5kVpk, compact, high frequency and hybrid ballasts, plus LED drivers

Test summary screen designated for the production floor environment, can display either a large PASS/FAIL or upon query, can show up to 3 pass/fail faults