HORIZON SERIES TESTER
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1. CABLETEST GLOSSARY 2 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL GLOSSARY Build Aid Calibration Verification CapTare Conventions Digital Hand Held Probe EPO FER Flex Test Flying Leads Ground Probe Hipot testing Kelvin four wire testing Netlist Palm Switch PUT Quickscan ResTare A special test parameter that allows the Horizon to aid in the building of a product Assists in avoiding mis wiring during product assembly Verifying your Horizon is maintaining measurement within CableTest engineering specifications Measurement of capacitance up to a specific location for increased measurement accuracy The numbering lettering of connector pins using a specific sequence Digital Hand Held Probe An optional product available for the Horizon The DHHP currently works in conjunction with the Build Aid feature and with the Net List Editor Emergency Power Off Faulty End Recognition a unique feature of the Horizon that enables the operator to quickly and easily locate low voltage shorts anywhere along the length of a product A special test parameter that allows the operator to manipulate the cable while the Horizon searches for opens mis wiring and shorts In many cases faults only occur intermittently depending on the cable position Any product that is terminated at one end with accessible contacts at another location Included tool with the Horizon to use with the Build Aid feature o2. Likewise touching the display during a High Voltage cycle will abort the test 3 4 2 2 HIGH VOLTAGE INDICATORS While high Voltage is being applied to the PUT the High Voltage lamp is illuminated HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 5 LOADING TESTING Figure 2 1 and a progress bar is displayed LV2 users the LAMP indicator is located on the attached monitor The display shows the progress of High Voltage test This feature can be disabled and may not appear Once the High Voltage indicator is off it is safe to touch the PUT 3 4 3 VIEWING RESULTS At the end of a test the product has either PASSED FAILED or ABORTED The indicator lamps on the Horizon Figure 2 1 display passed or failed by illuminating green passed or red failed LV2 users the LAMP indicator is located on the attached monitor To view the results select Diagnose Alt D at the end of the test The Test Report window is displayed Altering the results displayed in the Test Report windows during the test cycle can be done by touching the center of the display There are five options available for diagnostic display None No results are displayed Fail Only failed results are displayed Pass Only pass results are displayed Pass Fail For on screen diagnostics this behaves the same as Fail All All results are displayed LV2 users and operators using a keyboard with their Horizon can
3. want to test a cable other than that shown as the Currently Selected Cable HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 3 LOADING TESTING The Horizon loads the selected product Fast Load To alleviate searching through long lists of files for your test program simply touch the center of the screen and type the name of the file to load it quickly You can also type in partial names to get a list of matching files 9 You can also use the Space Bar on a keyboard to use the Fast Load feature 3 4 TESTING THE PRODUCT aora TO Stari testing your cable select Test Now lt Alt T or EE Enter J gt The Insert the Adapter s dialog appears EST CABLE 5 eu l Tools Reports elect Test Now Batches Cancel Insert the Adapter s J1 Ja Ja HA 116 i Insert the adapters required to test your cable Note that the system will prompt you for any missing mis positioned or incorrect adapters by flashing an outline in the appropriate position and by flashing the part number As soon as all of the proper adapters are mounted the Connect Product to Start dialog appears WEE Ef TEST CABLE ERA H Mount your cable on the adapters Tested o Passed e Failed eo Error Statist ies Diagnose Start Test Cancel 3 4 1 STARTING T
4. CableTest Systems Inc HORIZON SERIES TESTER H1500 Operator s Manual v 4 5 xx Distributed by uadTech ISO 9001 Certified http www quadtech com 1 800 253 1230 QuadTech Inc 5 Clock Tower Place 210 East Maynard MA USA I CABLETEST O Copyright 2004 by CableTest Systems Inc Markham Ontario Canada All rights reserved Printed in Canada Printed on 08 03 2004 Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Horizon Horizon 1500 and H1500 are trademarks of CableTest Systems Inc All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Warranty CABLETEST warrants that the shipped Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship in conformance with our specifications for a period of one year 1 from date of shipment by CABLETEST This is the only warranty which CABLETEST makes relating to the Product CABLETEST make no other warranty express or implied and specifically no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty is limited to replacement or rebuilding of any Product and shall constitute the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty and CABLETEST shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages Products covered by this warranty must be returned prepaid and received within the warranty period No allowance
5. HE TEST The default system setup starts the test as soon as 6096 product is inserted Alternately the system may be setup to begin testing using the optional palm switches or if the product is open ended you may need to select Start Test to begin testing 3 4 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL LOADING TESTING The relays are tested and cleaned LV1 amp LV2 systems are not equipped with relays This step is bypassed The system will indicate testing progress by displaying a horizontal bar graph that visually tracks the continuity and isolation tests as they are performed Gi This feature can be disabled and may not appear 3 4 2 HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING High voltage tests will only begin if the low voltage test prior has passed 3 4 2 1 SAFETY If the test program you are using has a High Voltage test De Hivot Tent cycle DC or AC the system will pause prior to energizing and prompt the user to acknowledge the test Select Yes Alt Y or Enter 1 to continue or No Alt N or Esc to abort v Caution This option can be disabled Keep hands clear of the product under test and the Horizon during the entire test cycle Alternately if Palm Switches are being used with the Horizon you may be required to depress one or both switches to begin the HV cycle If you are using an EPO with the Horizon this can be used to immediately disable the High Voltage output
6. IFICATIONS Dimensions 17 432mm W x 9 229mm D x 5 127mm H Weight Less than 15lbs 6 8kg 2 3 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Temperature Operating 0 C 55 C Non Operating 0 C 45 C Temperature Gradient Operating Non Operating 30 C hr max without condensation Relative Humidity Operating Non Operating 8 80 non condensing Vibration Operating 2 45 m s2 0 25G Non Operating 11 76 m s2 1 2G Shock Operating 29 4m s2 3G Non Operating 490 m s2 50G Corrosion Gas No Corrosion Gas 2 4 SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation site must provide a properly wired and grounded power outlet Circuits connected to air conditioners and devices that generate significant transient HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 5 SYSTEM INSTALLATION electrical noise should be avoided Electrostatic discharge in the vicinity should be minimized by avoiding high resistant floor material and carpeting that does not have anti static properties The unit should be located away from areas that generate electromagnetic interference for example transformers power distribution panels and motors The unit should not be installed where the atmosphere contains corrosive elements that may damage the unit The Horizon should be installed on a flat sturdy surface at a comfortable height for operators to work at Itis not recommended to install the unit on any angle other than horizontal with all fo
7. IZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1 4 BUILT IN SAFETY The Horizon Series Tester has built in safety systems Interlock EPO Emergency Power Off switch connected to the Horizon s I O can be used as emergency high voltage shut off Software Safety The H1500 will not perform a High Voltage test on a product that has failed either continuity or isolation By default the software pauses before running a High Voltage test The operator is prompted to continue The operator prompt before High Voltage tests can be disabled enabling it allows an immediate High Voltage test to follow a passed Low Voltage test CableTest Systems Inc does not take responsibility for injury caused by the Autohipo option HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 5 2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION CABLETEST SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 2 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION Qu P d Adapter Bed Not Present Switching Modules LCD Teuchscreen ON an LV2 Ei Horizon iB P Palm Switches and or EPO Horizon GND Probe e bm e g c VGA letwork option IN 8 CT y 2 E 3 N ES g x a 2 7 a 55 lt gt Y 22 amp m d v TT f 4 f E 4 AD ki IL gt E a T 5 Le LJ 3 YN Figure 2 1 Horizon Series Tester HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUA
8. L 2 3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 1 REQUIRED TOOLS No special tools or equipment are required to install the Horizon 1500 Series Tester 2 2 UNPACKING THE HORIZON 1500 SERIES TESTER As you unpack your system you will find one or more of the following items please refer to your Packing Slip to ensure all ordered items are in the box es Standard H1500 Series Tester External 12V Power Supplies min 1 max 3 See Table 1 for details Includes 1 local plug terminated cord set for each supply Ground Probe Documentation Operator Programmer s Manual Warranty Certificate Calibration Certificate Purchased Adapters if you purchased Horizon Adapters they will be included with your shipment Options Safety devices such as palm switches EPOs safety shields etc Calibration Verification Tool Digital Hand Held Probe Expansion Boxes for systems with more than 128 test points Expansion Umbilical Cables TCL Scripting Guide Carefully inspect the shipping containers for mishandling or damage due to transit If visible damage is found CableTest suggests that the carrier s representative be present when opening the container Carefully inspect all items as they are removed from the shipping containers and immediately report any lost or damaged parts to CableTest or an authorized CableTest representative 2 4 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 2 3 1 PHYSICAL SPEC
9. arica lin 2 5 2 5 Horizon Lite H1500 LV2 Installation nenea 2 7 2 6 Connect Power Supplies 2 8 2 7 Connecting Expansion BOXES nens 2 9 2 8 Connecting Accessories eene nennen nnns 2 9 2 8 1 Horizon Ground Probe ibn uti aaa aa etala PORC e eR 2 9 2 8 2 Mouse and Pinter 2 9 2 8 3 EPO and or Palm Switches Optional nenea 2 9 2 8 4 Digital Hand Held Probe Optional 2 10 2 9 Powering On Powering Off nenea 2 10 2 9 1 POWE EE 2 10 2 9 2 POWer Off a eb EL ens 2 10 3 koadirig and Testing nitet eee dieci d ca ata 3 1 3 1 INtrodUGtIO TRE 3 3 3 2 Navigating the HOrnZOn DE 3 3 3 3 Loading a Saved Test Program mn eene 3 3 3 4 Testing The Product nenea nana nnn 3 4 3 4 1 Startirig the EE 3 4 3 4 2 Hight Voltage Testing EE 3 5 3 4 3 Viewing Results efe eit Pede 3 6 Trouble Shooting Glossary Index HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL III 1 INTRODUCTION CABLETEST INTRODUCTION 1 2 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1 1 WELCOME Thank You Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Horizon Series Tester CableTest Systems Inc is proud of its Horizon line of testers and warranty s them for one 1 full year parts and labour please see our complete Warranty at the beginning of this manual Where to get more help Check out our web site www CableTest com Email our Support Team service CableTest com Call Toll Free in the US and Canada 800 495 1998 Int
10. ernational 905 475 2607 Fax 905 475 2609 1 2 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS Important Additional User Information Caution Indicates how to avoid potential damage to parts components or loss of data Warning Indicates how to avoid potential bodily harm Emergency Power Off Expansion Faulty End Recognition High Current Source High Potential Test High Voltage Low Voltage Measurement Board Product Under Test Tool Command Language HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 3 INTRODUCTION 1 3 SAFETY V Warning This product generates high potential as a test stimulus when programmed to do so To avoid the risk of shock do not attempt to service the supply beyond the described steps in the User s Manual To avoid the risk of shock or personal injury do not remove the product covers while the unit is operating or connected the AC mains Use only a power cord rated greater than the input current rating of the external power supplies Use only a cord in good condition If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and disconnect it from the AC mains Ensure the unit is properly grounded using a reliably grounded AC mains input at the external power supplies Do not touch any exposed wiring on your product under test PUT while the High Voltage lamp is illuminated For additional safety it is recommended to use an approved EPO Emergency Power Off switch during High Voltage testing 1 4 HOR
11. f the Horizon The application of high voltage either DC or AC to a product Accurate low resistance measurement of a conductor or resistor The method uses four wires instead of two simplex Groups of test points sorted by their connections An optional safety feature available for the Horizon Product Under Test The default setting for low voltage tests of a product The scan performs a standard isolation and continuity test on your product Measurement of resistance up to a specific location for increased measurement accuracy HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 INDEX INDEX HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL INDEX A Adapters nenea 3 4 C Calibration Verification Tool 2 4 D Digital Hand Held Probe 2 4 2 10 3 E Electrostatic discharge 2 6 EPO ues 1 5 1 6 2 9 2 10 3 5 3 Expansion Boxes 2 9 G Ground Probe 2 4 2 9 3 H High Voltage 1 5 1 6 2 10 3 5 3 6 3 K Keyboard 2 7 L ED ada do eoe tede 3 3 3 Loading Fast Load niii 3 4 e EE 3 3 TOS RCM AO 3 3 NZ enu 2 7 2 8 2 10 3 3 3 5 3 6 M Monitor eeeeeeee 2 7 2 10 Melun 2 9 P Palm Switches 2 9 3 5 Power Supply 2 4 2 8 Power Switch 2 10 Printer iiit ai 2 9 R Results etes teca Eod 3 6 S Safety 1 5 1 6 2 4 3 5 Service Wa
12. it You will not be able to perform High Voltage tests if it is not connected 2 8 4 DIGITAL HAND HELD PROBE OPTIONAL If you have purchased a Digital Hand Held Probe for your Horizon connect the unit to the supplied communication cable and DB9 connector Connect the assembly to the DB9 COM Port Mouse amp Serial located on the left hand side of the unit Figure 2 1 2 9 POWERING ON POWERING OFF 2 9 1 POWER ON Once installation is complete Turn on the Horizon using the Power Switch located at the rear of the unit Figure 2 1 If you are using an H1500 LV2 do not forget to turn on the attached VGA Monitor prior to powering on the Horizon Successful Power On and Initialization will display the Horizon Main Menu Main Menu il Thu Sep 11 1997 01 40 PM Test Self Test System Setup i Program Cab lel Backup i Edit Adapter i a Contrast Y Shut Down Figure 2 3 Horizon Main Menu 2 9 2 POWER OFF From the Main Menu of the Horizon Figure 2 3 select Shut Down lt Alt D gt Once prompted it is safe to Shut Down power off using the Power Switch located at the rear of the unit Figure 2 1 2 10 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 LOADING AND TESTING CABLETEST LOADING TESTING 3 2 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL LOADING TESTING 3 1 INTRODUCTION Test programs that have been created using the Horizon 1500 can be loaded and run right fro
13. m the Main Menu 3 2 NAVIGATING THE HORIZON All models of the Horizon except the LV2 have an LCD and touch screen Selecting buttons on the screen opens and selects each labelled option 9 For LV2 users and Horizon operators using a monitor and keyboard you can navigate using the underlined character displayed on the screen Example For rest select lt Alt T gt By default all affirmative buttons Ok and Yes can be selected by pressing Enter gt and all Cancel or No buttons can be selected by pressing lt Esc gt 3 3 LoADING A SAVED TEST PROGRAM On the Main Menu select Test lt Alt T gt The Test Configuration dialog appears ent io Seloctc The display shows the Directory and the Part Number of patamisabiesmermvrestcast cB the last tested or learned product TEST CABLE 5 Rew 1 reos Berorts O setest f you do not see the correct information you will have to est Now Bateres 0 sence press Select lt Alt S gt to select your cable The Select Part Number dialog appears Select the part number for your cable using the arrow keys if necessary and press Ok Enter J gt The Test Configuration dialog reappears with your cable as the Currently Selected Cable Only one product is available since only one product has been learned Select Part Number H This selection process is only necessary if you
14. preconfigured to use them Before turning on the unit for the first time connect all expansion boxes to the unit Expansion boxes are numbered and it is important to connect them in a chronological order Expansion boxes are connected either directly to the box previous or main unit or using a CableTest supplied umbilical cable 2 8 CONNECTING ACCESSORIES 2 8 1 HORIZON GROUND PROBE If needed connect the Horizon Ground Probe to the DB9 I O 2 connection on the left hand side plate Figure 2 1 2 8 2 MOUSE AND PRINTER If you wish to use a mouse with your Horizon connect it to the DB9 COM Port Mouse amp Serial located on the left hand side of the unit Figure 2 1 If the Horizon was not preconfigured to use a mouse the Autoexec bat file on the unit will need to be modified to run the supplied generic Mouse com driver application The mouse pointer will only appear on an attached monitor If you will be using a printer with your Horizon connect the unit to the Parallel port located on the side of the unit Figure 2 1 Only printers that support pure DOS commands not DOS under Windows will work on your Horizon 2 8 3 EPO AND OR PALM SWITCHES OPTIONAL EPO and Palm Switches are connected to the Mini Din Palm Switch amp EPO connection on the left hand side plate Figure 2 1 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 9 SYSTEM INSTALLATION Systems shipped with an EPO are pre configured to use
15. rranty nenea ii Where to get more help 1 3 T Una pU 2 4 Testing High Voltage Prompt 3 5 Results A A AET 3 6 e EI DEE 3 4 Test NOW zai iiiter etc tc c Rs 3 4 Touchscreen eee eeaeeeee 3 3 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL
16. s will be made for labour material time damage or transportation claims nor will Product be replaced or rebuilt if it was damaged from improper use This warranty does not apply to loss or damage caused by accidents riot labour disputes acts of God inadequate power sources power interruptions use with hazardous or explosive chemicals and or materials unfit or inadequate environmental control including site conditions and chemicals used individually or in combination improper operation maintenance supervision training or use of safety precautions relating to the operation of the Product or other causes beyond the control of CABLETEST No allowances will be made for the cost of work done or repairs done by others THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND IS IN LIEU OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TABLE OF CONTENTS RE e tele E eli o EE 1 1 1 1 Welcome ctm cn GE eie d o use dba iaa 1 3 1 2 Abbreviations and Symbols enne 1 3 1 3 Safety ocs E 1 4 1 4 Built In Satety ince ree ta a a UE XR a aa Da ala aaa catea 1 5 2 System Installation eme as meine een au 2 1 2 1 Hequired AA un es 2 4 2 2 Unpacking The Horizon 1500 Series Tester 2 4 2 3 Environmental Requirement eene 2 5 2 3 1 Physical Specifications ennt 2 5 2 3 2 Environmental Specifications mm nana 2 5 2 4 Site RequiteMentS
17. toggle between result options by using the Spacebar 3 6 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL LOADING TESTING HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING CABLETEST TROUBLESHOOTING 2 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution High Voltage or High Current module error during startup Noted module not detected Replace unit during initialization Adapters arent auto Capacitance Signature Perform System detected Adapter Capacitance Tare Switch Card Failure Replace Switch Cards MSR Card Failure Replace MSR Card System Will not Boot Up BIOS settings incorrect Perform HDD Auto detect Interface Card Not Seated Re seat Interface Card Properly Replace Hard Drive General Hard Drive Failure LCD Too Dark Contrast Set Low Increase Contrast Back Light Failure Replace LCD cards Can t Select Buttons on Touch Screen Failure Replace Touch Screen LCD Error Message Error Power Supply 43 not Ensure all required power initializing switching present supplies are present Service Switching Cards General Switching Card Failure Lost Password Contact Horizon Service Product always fails Hipot Arcs DC or AC Hipot Failure Service High Voltage Module s HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL GLOSSARY OF TERMS
18. ur chassis rubber feet touching the surface or on a 90 degree angle from that reference 2 6 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 5 HORIZON LITE H1500 LV2 INSTALLATION This is for the Horizon Lite H1500 LV2 model only The installation of an H1500 LV2 requires the connection of an external VGA Monitor to the VGA port Figure 2 1 of the H1500 and a Keyboard attached to the AT Keyboard port of the unit Figure 2 2 Horizon 1500 LV2 final set up HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 6 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY IES Connect the external power supply as per the table below see Figure 2 1 for location Table 1 Power Supply Configuration Type of System Model Power supplies needed and configuration H1500P 128 LV1 LV2 No Expansion Boxes Input 1 H1500P 128 LV1 LV2 With Expansion Box es Input 1 and 3 H1500P 128 HV1 HV2 HV3 HV4 HV5 HV6 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 No Expansion Boxes Power Supply Input 1 and 2 H1500P 128 HV1 HV2 HV3 HV4 HV5 E HV6 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 lt With Expansion Box es lt Power Supply Y Input 1 2 and 3 2 8 HORIZON SERIES TESTER OPERATOR S MANUAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2 7 CONNECTING EXPANSION BOXES If your unit was shipped with expansion boxes then it was
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