artificial mains network (AMN)

The Artificial Mains Network (AMN) is a measuring device for measuring the interference radiation on mains voltages, on supply voltages in devices and computers and in communication networks. Such interference voltages are caused by load changes across the internal resistance of the mains voltage.

With an Artificial Mains Network, an objective interference voltage measurement can be performed that is independent of the internal resistance of the mains voltage. Such an Artificial Mains Network forms a standardized terminating resistor for the distributed current and has appropriate filters that minimize the influence of the supply voltage on the measurement.

The measuring instruments developed for Artificial Mains Network measurements can be used to measure symmetrical and asymmetrical interference voltages. The measurement range covers the frequency range from about 10 kHz up to 30 MHz. The current load can be 30 A and more.