ZT-30B Geophysical Transmitter

The ZT-30B is a transmitter capable of producing time-domain or frequency-domain waveforms into either resistive or inductive loads. As a TEM transmitter, the ZT-30B can deliver up to 30A into a 100m loop with a turnoff time of less than 200 µs. Because the ZT-30B also performs well while transmitting into resistive loads, some customers can use it as a low-power resistivity transmitter.

Features

  • Bipolar current output up to 30 A
  • 50 or 100 % duty cycle
  • 1 µs turnoff into resistive load
  • Reverse polarity input protection
  • Less than 150 µs turnoff into a 100 meter loop at 20 amperes
  • Lightweight, externally powered

Specifications

Mechanical

  • Case size: 24.6 x 20.3 x 25.9 cm (9.7 x 9.8 x 10.2 inches)
  • Weight: 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs.)

Electrical

Logic Power

  • Logic supply: 9 to 140 V
  • Peak current draw: 1.6 A
  • Average current @ 12 V: <1 ampere

Input Power

  • Touch Proof SurLok Plus™ Connectors
  • 11 to 400 volts

Transmitter Control

  • GDP receiver
  • XMT-series
  • ZEN

Output

  • Peak current: 30 Ampere unregulated
  • 11 to ~400 volts
  • Over-current shutdown (set for 33 A)
  • IGBT current switch
  • Power removed from transmitter output during fault conditions

Transmitter Frequency

  • DC to 32 Hz time domain
  • DC to 8196 Hz frequency domain

Current Monitor

  • 4 mm Sheathed Banana Jack
  • Isolated output
  • 10 mV/Ampere

Controls & Displays

Switches

  • Transmit / Reset (illuminated)
  • Range (Current display)
  • Display Select
  • LED Displays

Fault Indicators

  • Logic Power Over-, Under- Voltage
  • Input Over Current
  • Output Over Voltage
  • Output Over Current
  • Over Temperature
  • Input Over Voltage (DC-Link)

Volt Meters

  • Input Voltage
  • Logic Voltage

Status Meter

  • Output current
  • Turnoff time
  • Heat sink temperature
  • Input power

Status Indicators

  • Transmitting (Illuminated switch)
  • Reset (2s Illuminated switch)
  • Output Polarity LEDs
  • Period (on front side panel)
  • Duty Cycle (on front side panel)

Applications

  • TEM transmitter
  • TD & FD Resistivity/IP

Download Specification Sheet for ZT-30B