Using Arbitrary/Function Generators to Simulate Polyphase Power Line Waveforms

Using Arbitrary/Function Generators to Simulate Polyphase Power Line Waveforms

Polyphase signal generation is required for a broad range of test applications. For example, the power industry uses three-phase signals to assess the performance of equipment used in condition monitoring or fault detection

systems. These tests require the simulation of three-phase sine waves with line frequencies, ranging from 50 – 800 Hz, where fault conditions or high frequency noise are introduced.