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K Sections => K3/4 - Waveform Analysis & RF Generation => Topic started by: dminesinger on 10-08-2017 -- 17:37:45

Title: Avtron Inc. K225 Modulation Meter
Post by: dminesinger on 10-08-2017 -- 17:37:45
Need to generate 5% modulation, 20 Hz on 115 VAC signal to test this unit. What do I use?
Title: Re: Avtron Inc. K225 Modulation Meter
Post by: briansalomon on 10-09-2017 -- 16:20:11
If all you need to do is modulate a 115V 20hz signal, an old Elgar SW (smartwave) series AC power source has an external modulation input.

See page 9 of this link - http://www.programmablepower.com/ac-power-source/CSW/downloads/AMETEK's_Elgar_SW_and_California_Instruments_CSW_Form_Fit_and_Features_Comparison_Tech_Note_10_6_11.pdf

If you need 5% modulation at 20hz riding on a 115v/60hz wave you need two of these (or similar power sources) phase locked together.
Title: Re: Avtron Inc. K225 Modulation Meter
Post by: dminesinger on 10-09-2017 -- 19:20:57
Signal needs to be 115VAC/400Hz modulated with a 20 Hz signal to 5% AM Modulation.
Title: Re: Avtron Inc. K225 Modulation Meter
Post by: Mr M. on 10-09-2017 -- 20:45:39
An Agilent 33250A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator and a Fluke 5205A Precision Power Amplifier works great. The 33250A with an Elgar AC Power Source as an amplifier also works well but the 33250A may not have enough output voltage in AM mode to fully drive the AC Power Source to 115V so I also use an ST series transformer to step up the output from the 33250A to the input of the AC Power Source. I monitor the modulation, AM or FM, as required at the output of the 33250A even though the 33250A is always very nearly spot on. I monitor the 115V output from the AC Power Source with a 34401A, I have had some issues using a 3458A with modulated AC but it can be done.