Military electrical power standard establish requirements for equipment when connected to platform power distribution systems. They also defines test methodologies for testing equipment capabilities for operating as specified when exposed to these conditions.
Power Bus Disturbances
Power distribution networks nominally contain variance and disturbances that can cause failure or abnormal operation of equipment attached to them. These disturbances include voltage fluctuations, ripple, surges, voltage spikes, polarity reversals, frequency modulation, power interruptions, and phasing.
It is essential that adequate testing be performed to ensure that equipment can operate as specified when subjected to these disturbances. Therefore, standards exist for the specific stresses found on specific platforms. These include:
- MIL-STD-1275 Characteristics of 28 Volt DC Power Input to Utilization Equipment in Military Vehicles
- MIL-STD-704 Aircraft Electrical Power Characteristics
- MIL-STD-1399-300 Electric Power, Alternating Current. This standard addresses requirements for shipboard systems.
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CVG Strategy provides a wide array of test plan templates that meet industry standards including military electrical power standards. This documentation ensures that testing is performed accurately and that necessary data is collected. These documents help communicate test requirements to test facility operators and test engineers. Test plans are available for the following standards:
- MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
- MIL-STD-461
- MIL-STD-704
- MIL-STD-1275
- MIL-STD-1399-300B
- IEC 60529
Several categories of test plans are available for developmental test and evaluation of defense products. These include:
Ingress Protection test plans are available for testing per IEC 60529 for enclosure testing against dust, penetration, water splash, water jet spray, and immersion.
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