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1. Locked field denotes that it will be password protected Invoking any of those settings options editor menu will required password to access Unlocked field denotes otherwise 63 Your Electrical Satety tester Change Password It is possible to Password protect the Test Sequence Editor and the Country Settings If you currently do not have password protection you will be asked to enter a new password twice once for confirmation If you currently do have password protection then you will be asked for the old password before entering a new one again you will be asked for the new password twice To clear the password protection simply press Enter when asked for the new password A warning will show that no password is in place Set Brightness You can now set the Brightness of the display Use the encoder to change the Brightness once the Brightness is set press the Green button to accept the changes Press the Red button to abort any changes made Factory Settings It is possible to reset the Hal to the settings that were configured from new This option will first ask you if you are sure select Yes to reset or press CANCEL to Abort 64 Your Electrical Satety tester How to use the Memory To use the memory tests and functions use the encoder to highlight the Memory Options option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu LR PDCT MEMORY Use the encoder to highl
2. 9 way D socket for 25 way D plug for connection to connection to PC serial port TSP400 printer Frame Ground screen 1 1 Frame Ground screen RxD input 2 2 TxD output TxD output 3 3 RxD input Signal GND 5 7 Signal GND DSR input 6 20 DTR output and CTS input 8 78 Your Electrical Satety tester STAR TSP400 print modes when used with the GENIE The TSP400 can be configured for page mode or line mode Although these settings could be changed by the software either a power on off or software reset cycle would be required to effect the changes A software reset causes a self test print to be produced It is therefore necessary to manually configure the printer for page mode with top of form enabled when printing labels and line mode with top of form disabled when printing lists How to do this using the printer s front panel is documented in the printer s user s manual but a brief summary is in the following table Labels with black alignment Paper roll continuous marks e Turn off printer e Turn off printer e Hold down ON LINE and e Hold down ON LINE and FEED buttons FEED buttons e Turn on printer and wait for e Turn on printer and wait for NO PAPER indication NO PAPER indication Release ON LINE and FEED Release ON LINE and FEED buttons buttons e Press FEED button once The Press ON LINE button once TSP4
3. 2 Salely da e a tna ca tee dude iege pru Fue ieee 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE TESTER 5 eliyoro U eio p REC 5 Your Genie Tester Accessories 6 The Eront Fascia ser reat ite et ree ibt nena 7 eet vec oet cete ds 8 Breq 9 Quick Refererice iile e Ee IE A 9 CHAPTER2 CONNECTING THE TESTER 12 Connecting the tester 12 CHAPTER USING THE TESTER 13 esi PEE 13 Ie oe 15 How to perform Automatic Tests 16 Test Settings ocn etn 18 Default Sequence sssssssseee 19 Use 2 eee 22 Add Comments erruna iA RAA A 24 Options after Test 25 Abort Actions ance pet rete beaten 27 How to use the Meter 28 Sample Automatic Mode Meter Display 31 How to view search Test 32 Search result through Product Number 32 Search result through Site 33 Search result through Location Name 33 Search result through User Name 34 Test
4. 17 17 180 72 T 18 18 0 108 J 19 19 4 36 108 K 20 20 72 108 21 21 108 108 M 22 22 144 108 N 23 23 180 108 O 24 24 0 144 P 25 25 36 144 Q 4 26 4 26 4 72 4 144 R 27 27 108 144 Ss 28 28 144 144 T 29 29 180 144 U 30 30 0 180 Vy 31 31 4 36 4 180 32 132 72 4 180 98 Your Electrical Satety tester X 33 33 108 180 Y 34 34 144 180 Z 35 35 180 180 99 Your Electrical Satety tester The earth bond limit lookup table contains the following milli ohm values 0 36 72 108 144 180 0 Note 1 36 72 140 340 700 1 1 37 73 145 350 710 2 2 38 74 150 360 720 3 3 39 75 155 370 730 4 4 40 76 160 380 740 5 5 41 77 165 390 750 6 6 42 78 170 400 760 7 7 43 79 175 410 770 8 8 44 80 180 420 780 9 9 45 81 185 430 790 10 10 46 82 190 440 800 11 11 47 83 195 450 810 12 12 48 84 200 460 820 13 13 49 85 205 470 830 14 14 50 86 210 480 840 15 15 51 87 215 490 850 16 16 52 88 220 500 860 17 17 53 89 225 510 870 18 18 54 90 230 520 880 19 19 55 91 235 530 890 20 20 56 92 240 540 900 21 21 57 93 245 550 910 22 22 58 94 250 560 920 23 23 59 95 255 570 930 24 24 60 96 260 580 940 25 25 61 97 265
5. 20 50Hz HIPOT DuTPUT KV 2 50 15 TIME UP as ES TESTI MIME HOLD 405 3 RESTART PRODUCT TIME DOWN 2 05 ABORT TEST pe i ABORT PRODUCT EAK LO 80 60 END CURRENT LOOP RC DETECT a START EXT GREEN 5 PBRBERD OVER URRENT av dI eae mn aotem 6 _ a OUTPUT LEAKAGE ESTART RESTART ABORT ABORT TEST PRODUCT TEST PRODUCT Add Comments PRODUCT Bench Test SITE Woods Way OCATION R amp D USER J Smith DATE 1070972001 16 40 ENTER COMMENTS 7 SAVE RESULTS ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRSTUVHX 4Z 123456189 _ r a bcdeFohi jkLmnopqrstuvwxuz ROTATE INSERT CURSOR SYMBOLS DELETE When a test has completed you can add enter comments reference to the Product number See system configuration setup to select this option Use the encoder or barcode scanner to enter comments into the box Select Rotate Cursor and turn encoder for a new line To store the comments press Green Your results and comments will now be stored 24 Your Electrical Satety tester Options after Test The options menu is selected by entering After Test Menu in the System Configuration Setup With this option the following screen is displayed when an Automatic sequence has been completed Use the cursor keys to highlight an option after test and press Green to select the desired option NEW TEST VIEW TEST RESULTS DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS MAIN MENU New Test This is to perfor
6. 524 COMMS 3 55 E COOLING FAN 38 o FUSE amp HOLDER FHD 105 v 50 60 Hz 110 230V 3A MAINS IN MFA004 VOLTAGE SELECT GUARD SWITCH SWITCH CON 966 Beacon for connection to external warning beacon Comms 1 Communication port 1 for connection to a PC Comms 2 Communication port 2 for connection to a compatible Barcode reader or scanner Comms 3 Communication port 3 for connection to a Printer Test Output for connection to remote test output box Your Electrical Satety tester Definitions Equipment Under Test The electrical electronic apparatus EUT which is the subject of testing Fast keys The keys with symbols to the bottom of the Screen These are used to select menu options displayed on the screen Tester The Clare Genie Hipot tester Un powered Tests EUT is the subject of electrical tests using stimuli generated within the Tester The EUT is not provided with mains power User The test technician using the Tester to perform tests on an EUT Quick Reference Editing the date in all modes On delivery of the Genie it is necessary to ensure that the correct time and a date are stored Once stored the time date is retained in memory and does not need to be entered again To edit the date from the MAIN MENU select SETUP select CHANGE DATE TIME use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed To store the changed date time setting return to the MAI
7. Should the Tester behave abnormally do not continue with the testing Disconnect immediately and contact Clare Instruments for servicing see Chapter 5 Maintaining the Tester Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 1 Introducing the Tester Introduction The Clare Genie Safety Electrical Tester is a powerful tool to assist in the analysis of the safety of electrical and electronic equipment A range of tests are provided with innovative features to aid difficult test situations which allow testing of a wide variety of equipment The Tester is designed to be easy to use and also includes the following innovative features Universal Supply Input e Stores up to 6000 results including details of Products user location site date and time in non volatile flash memory e Highly accurate Ground Bond Hipot leakage and DC IR measurements e Large Full graphics display Real time clock e Connects to PC Barcode reader and printer e Compatible with Clare s PATguard and other leading software packages e Software adjusts the user interface to differing levels of expertise e Auto testcode generation Uses fully Barcode reading for simple amp easy tests initiation e Fast Start up e Fully isolated test outputs to comply with EN50191 e 4wire Ground Bond test measurements Usable with the Clare No Burn Ground Bond probe Your Electrical Satety tester Your Genie Tester Accessories Mains Supply Lead Test
8. eiue 34 Storage Stal s rne i pi e Rr Fe Apis eda ae eani par 34 Date FONT iis eaae dus 35 Date 35 Stait Searchiaus vien aita tn repro ine trag iate 36 Search Result ice ce em ipee 36 Product Test Results 36 How to perform Manual 37 Entering Manual 37 Performing a Manual 39 How to download Data 41 Destination amp Download Format 41 Product Number te eoe ded 43 nisu ee 43 Location 43 User Name uite 43 T stStatis cR sete ue 43 Storage Slats p nra aS keai Pee rea digas 43 Date FIOmi oui een 45 45 46 To print Barcode Pass Fail Labels 46 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes 47 To print barcode testcodes 47 To print barcode Product amp Test 48 Howto use Setup is ien te
9. n Ti adu ri SKIP i ma ma PREVIOUS ROTATE NEXT OK PEEL c ARDIRITE NERO Ok FIELD FIELD FIELD Fig A Fig B 20 Your Electrical Satety tester Fig A shows that the 2nd test sequence 50Hz Hipot test will convene twice before going on to the 3rd test sequence DC Hipot test for twice Where as Fig B shows that the 2nd test sequence 50Hz Hipot test will convene once then proceeds to 3rd test sequence DC Hipot test once and then the process is repeat again once through Therefore you must take caution while selecting linking this test repeat loops especially when other levels of test sequence may not be of the same test type nature e g DC IR DC Hipot etc The last icon denotes the Start conditions for the test They are as Fig 1 Reset External safety guard switch to Closed followed by pressing Green to start each repeat of the test Start Ext Green Reset External safety guard switch to Closed followed by pressing Green once to start the test 1 loop No subsequent pressing of Green button needed for any repeat tests Repeat loops will immediately convene whilst guard X switch is closed Start Ext Green for 1 loop amp Start None any repeats Reset External safety guard switch to Closed to start test and each repeat of the test Start Ext Reset External safety guard switch to Closed to start the test cycle No subsequent stimulus needed for rep
10. Are You Sure prompt will appear Press the CANCEL fast key to return to the previous menu or press the YES fast key to perform the delete operation and return to the previous menu CANCEL 68 Your Electrical Satety tester How to Change User Name At the Main Menu screen select Change User and press Green or press Change User fast key Use the encoder to highlight a user name and press Select User fast key or press Green to select desired option Selected option will be automatically updated For a user not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new user Press Insert to accept each data field entered and then press green button to accept new User name The total number of users available in list is 20 Edit User Name To edit User name see sections on How to use Setup amp Edit User list 69 Your Electrical Safety tester How to Change Site Name At the Main Menu screen select Change Site and press Green Use the encoder to highlight a site name and press Select Site fast key or press Green to select desired site Selected option will be automatically updated For a site not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new site Press Insert to accept each data field entered and press Green to accept New site name The total number of sites available in list is 20 3 4 5 a 8 q 1 1 1 4 Edit Site Name T
11. Testcodes Sequence for instructions to edit test sequence variables Selecting any of the remaining 20 options preprogrammed test settings created by user allows the user to commence immediately with that test This will also bring up the test meter screen SELECT TEST SETTINGS DEFAULT SEQUENCE MAIN USE MENU TCODES Use the encoder to highlight a Test Sequence Setting and press the green button to select the desired option 18 Your Electrical Safety tester Default Sequence When you first enter this menu all of the previous values are displayed and one of the field descriptions is highlighted DEFAULT SEGUENC 151 2 805 2 580kV BOMA 5 Hz HIPOT 105 1 66mA 2 05 80 080kV FR 6 SKIP tL SKIP ti SKIP ti SKIP PREVI OK FIELD Use the encoder highlight a field to be changed and press the Rotate Field fast key to activate the encoder Rotate Field will be highlighted Turning the encoder will now cycle through all the available values for the field To accept desired value press Rotate Field again to deactivate encoder for further field value change highlight deselected Again use encoder or press Next or Previous Field fast key to move cursor to navigate through to other fields including the three icons fields see test icon descriptions for any other changes Repeat process of select deselect the
12. if you wish your search to include all of the names Select Other to search for a User not in the list this can happen if a User name has been modified during testing If you select other you are prompted to enter a user name See Fig 11 Test Status When Test Status is highlighted use the Green button to select the option required each time you press Green a different option will be displayed This can be PASS FAIL or which indicates both Storage Status When Storage Status is highlighted use the Green button to select the option required each time you press Green a different option will be displayed This can be NORMAL DELETED or which indicates both 43 Your Electrical Satety tester NORMAL 0170171900 40 00 2470472002 09 34 ABCDEFGHIJKLHBOPGRSTUVHX YZ B123456189 _7 gt abcdeFghi jkLmnopqrstuvwxguz ROTATE SELECT INSERT SYMBOLS DELETE Sele Fig 8 Fig 9 ELECT SELECT OCATION USER Fig 10 Fig 11 Printing NOTES When in Download data mode do not search all by entering the character for all the six fields as this would download print out all the product results for all the parameters indicated This will not stop until all printing has completed If you need to search and view the list of test results for reminder exit from this Search for Download Data mode and use View Test Results at the Main menu before
13. message will be displayed In order to proceed with further tests 87 Your Electrical Satety tester the Tester must be allowed to cool down Hipot Test A Warning 5000V a c 6000V DC Test voltage This test is used to determine that the insulation is of sufficient strength to prevent breakdown particularly where high transient voltages are likely This test can be omitted when testing equipment with component whose voltage withstand rating is insufficient to accommodate the test without damage This is especially true of IT equipment For Class Products a nominal test voltage of 1 5kV AC RMS is applied between the earth pin and both the live and neutral pins of the Product mains supply plug For Class 11 Products a nominal voltage of AC RMS is applied between the Hipot probe tip and the live and neutral pins of the Product mains supply plug Insulation Test A Warning 1000V 500 V and 250 V DC test voltage This test is used to verify that adequate insulation exists between the mains supply pins and earth During the insulation test a HV DC voltage is applied between the earth pin and both the live and neutral pins of the Product mains supply plug The Tester displays the resistance measured and allows the user to confirm sufficient insulation exists For a product that incorporates over voltage protection a 250V DC test voltage is provided to allow a reading to be taken without the protection devices gene
14. 590 950 26 26 62 98 270 600 960 27 27 63 99 275 610 970 28 28 64 100 280 620 980 29 29 65 105 285 630 990 4 30 30 66 110 290 640 1000 31 31 67 115 295 650 1100 32 32 68 120 300 660 1200 100 Your Electrical Satety tester 33 33 69 125 310 670 1300 34 34 70 130 320 680 1400 35 35 71 135 330 690 1500 Note 1 The lookup index of 0 is used to represent 0 milli ohms for the lower limit and 9999 milli ohms for the upper limit Digit 10 Arc Detection Level AC DC Hipot amp DC IR Digit 10 represents a level of arcing detection which will terminate the current test sequence when selected level is reached Digit 10 Arc Detection Level Disabled Off Most sensitive setting All arcs terminate test Medium sensitivity K E NT ay Least sensitive Only large arcs terminate test 101 Your Electrical Satety tester Digit 11 Loops to Perform Digit 11 represents the number of times a test or linked sequence should be performed The user may use the red STOP key before or during a test and from the abort options menu elect to move to the next test or the next test after a linked sequence of tests if a smaller number of loops is required The STOP button will also terminate an unlimited number of loop tests The value of 0 indicates that a test is as follow on test and forms part of a linked sequence The linked sequence begins with a testco
15. 65MO H 40mA 40mA 7 0MQ T 480m 480m 75MO 50mA 50mA K 600m 60mA U 70mA zooma 100M9 Mm 80mA 80mA 125MO N 290mA 90mA 1000 10 00ma 20M9 P 125mA 3NMO a smo soma _ 1 Digit 8 Lower Trip Limit Ebond Digit 9 Upper Trip Limit Ebond Digit 10 Lower Upper Limit Ebond Digits 8 9 and 10 are used to encode the indices into a lookup table of earth bond limits for the lower limit and the higher limit By encoding digits 8 9 and 10 according to the following table it is possible to generate independent lookup table indices for the lower and higher limits between 0 and 215 97 Your Electrical Satety tester Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit 10 Table Index Table Index Table Index Table Index for for for for LO Limit HI Limit LO Limit HI Limit 0 0 0 0 0 T 1 1 36 0 2 2 2 72 0 3 3 3 108 0 4 4 4 144 0 5 5 5 180 0 6 6 6 0 36 7 7 7 36 36 8 8 8 72 36 9 9 9 108 36 A 10 10 144 36 B 11 11 180 36 12 4 12 0 72 D 13 13 36 4 72 E 14 14 72 72 F 15 15 108 4 72 G 16 16 144 72 H
16. Barcodes can be scanned at the following points e Entering a Testcode as part of an Automatic Test or Test Setting Editor e Selecting Test type e Entering Product number changing User Site or Location e Entering Comments and where text is needed Interfacing The Tester provides three interfacing ports For connection to a PC printer or Barcode Reader To avoid any problems during download ensure that leads are undamaged and correctly wired The Connector pin outs for Serial ports are shown below Parallel The Genie features a serial port However a serial to parallel adapter is available to allow interface with parallel ports See accessories in Chapter 6 76 Your Electrical Satety tester Downloading to Computer Software Serial Port The serial port uses a standard 9 way D type connector 5 1 Baud Rate 9600 19200 28800 selectable Start Bits 2 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Inter character Delay 20ms Flow control Xon Xoff 77 Your Electrical Satety tester Quick Reference for Printer Configure amp Setup Connections for STAR TSP400 Printer For connection to the GENIE 9 way D plug for 25 way D plug for connection to connection to HAL TSP400 printer RxD input 2 2 TxD output TxD output 3 3 RxD input Ext GND screen 5 1 Frame Ground screen 7 Signal GND screen DSR input 4 20 DTR output For connection to a PC
17. Comments Always to display this box after each test Alternatively you can choose this comments box only On Pass On Failure or Never Use encoder or Barcode scanner to enter comments into box Select Rotate Cursor and turn encoder for a new line To store the comments press Green Your results and comments will now be stored PRODUCT SITE LOCATION USER DATE ENTER COMMENTS SAVE RESULTS ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRSTUVHX YZ 123456189 _ r a bcdeFahi JKLmnopgrstuvwxyz INSERT SYMBOLS DELETE 40 Your Electrical Satety tester How to download Data Results To download results stored in memory use the encoder to highlight the Download Results option from the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu DESTINATION OUTPUT CONNECTION BAUD RATE Use the encoder to highlight the required parameters Use repeated presses of the green button to show the desired options for destination output connection and baud rate Destination amp Download Format The destination field allows user to direct the download data to a PC Z modem Generic printer or Roll printer The download format shows the format choices available depending upon the destination option selected For downloading to a PC or Z Modem the user has the option of sending data in a SSS format Clare s super system compatible with Clare s PATGUARD software Certificate downloads results in ASCII certificate format These a
18. PRODUCT SITE LOCATION USER TEST STATUS STORAGE_STATUS NORMAL DATE_F DAT ROM 0170171900 00 00 TO 10 09 2001 16 66 SEARCH MAIN START MENU SEARCH Use the cursor keys to highlight the required search parameters and press Green to select the desired options list Caution See Printing Notes before initiating any Start Search 42 Your Electrical Satety tester Product Number When prompted enter a Product number to search for specific results If the Product number field is left blank then the character will be inserted indicating to search for all of the Products See Fig 8 Site Name Use the encoder to highlight a Site name and press Green to select the desired option Select if you wish your search to include all of the sites Select Other to search for a Site not in the list this can happen if a Site Name has been modified during testing If you select other you are prompted to enter a site name See Fig 9 Location Name Use the encoder to highlight a Location name and press Green to select the desired option Select if you wish your search to include all of the names Select Other to search for a Location not in the list this can happen if a Location name has been modified during testing If you select other you are prompted to enter a location name See Fig 10 User Name Use the encoder to highlight a User name and press Green to select the desired option Select All
19. the field Repeat above process until all fields have been changed Select OK to store the new settings or press Red to cancel or abort changes To update the new setting you must return to the MAIN MENU 123456189 Monday 16 September 280801 14 35 60 Your Electrical Satety tester System Configuration The Test Settings are included to cover the wide range of options that may be country or company specific PRODUCT NUMB CREMENT ERST ON TEST FAILURE END PRODUCT TEST TEST 125 COMMENTS ALWAYS AFTER TEST DO NEW TEST IGURE DATE FORMAT MM DD YY ROLL PRINTER PASSWORD PROTECTION OPTIONS MAIN OK MENU How to edit System Configuration To edit any of the above fields highlight a field to be changed press Green or press Green repeatedly for the options When all fields have been satisfactorily selected press OK to store changes to memory Product Number Three options selectable e Increment Last This option allows the tester to proceed to the next product ID incremented by one each time a test has completed e Repeat Last This allows the test to be repeated on the previous product ID same ID e Blank This will bring up a blank Product ID after each test The user will need to enter in any intended product ID again to proceed 61 Your Electrical Satety tester On Test Failure Two options e Failure Menu This gives user the option of having a menu for a failu
20. 00 should beep twice The TSP400 should beep indicating that top of form is once indicating that top of enabled form is disabled e Turn off printer e Turn off printer e Hold down ON LINE button e Hold down ON LINE button e Turn on printer and wait for e Turn on printer and wait for ERROR indication ERROR indication e Release ON LINE button e Release ON LINE button e Press ON LINE button once e Press FEED button once The The TSP400 should beep once TSP400 should beep twice indicating that page mode is indicating that line mode is selected selected e Turn off printer e Turn off printer e Insert label stock e Insert paper roll e Turn on printer e Turn on printer 79 Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 5 Maintaining the Tester Cleaning the Tester The Tester case can be cleaned with a damp cloth with if necessary a small amount of mild detergent Prevent excessive moisture around the socket panel or in the lead storage area Do not allow liquid inside the Tester or near the socket panel Do not use abrasives solvents or alcohol If any liquid is spilt into the Tester case the Tester should be returned for repair stating the cause of the defect User Maintenance The Tester is a rugged quality instrument However care should always be taken when using transporting and storing this type of equipment Failure to treat the product with care will reduce both t
21. Down to see the full list Search result through Product Number Enter a Product number to search for the specific results If the Product number field is left blank then the character will be inserted as default indicating to search for all of the Products Press Start Search to begin Alternatively use a Barcode scanner to enter a specific product number for the search and press Start Search A search results will be displayed A message No Records Found will be shown when products number is incorrect or when other fields data could not be matched If unsure use for the search 32 Your Electrical Satety tester Search result through Site Name At the Search For Data menu highlight Site and press Green to display the site list Highlight the Site name to which previously the products could have been tested on and press Select Site Back at the search menu press Start Search to begin A search results will be displayed Search result through Location Name At the Search For Data menu highlight Location and press Green to display the location list Highlight the Location name to which previously the products could have been tested on and press Select Location Back at the search menu press Start Search to begin A search results will be displayed ELECT OCATION 33 Your Electrical Safety tester Search result through User Name At the Search For Data menu highlight User and press Green to displa
22. EW TEST RESULTS DOWNLOAD RESULTS SETUP MEMORY OPTIONS CHANGE USER CHANGE SITE CHANGE LOCATION BARCODE PRINTING REMOTE NODE ACCESSORIES USER DENO ADY SITE CLARE INST LOCATION UK Wednesday 17 April 2662 16 54 zi m Navigation through the menus is by dedicated keys Encoder clockwise Cursor Right Cursor Down Encoder anti clock Cursor Left Cursor Up Red Button No Abort move back through menu Green Button Yes Start Enter Execute There are also the four Fast keys under the LCD whose action will change depending on the function of the Tester at any particular point Your Electrical Safety tester At every start up the System Setup is Password Protected if a password has been set up To select an option from the Main Menu use the encoder or the relevant fast keys command The selected option will be highlighted by a light coloured bar The highlighted selection is activated by pressing the Green button Depending on current setup you may be prompted to enter in Password at certain stages of navigation or execution of commands Important See notes on Restoring Password Protection To perform Automatic test select New Test and to conduct Manual Test select Manual Mode using the fast key button Also on the Main Menu screen the current details of the User Site Location and Date Time will be displayed respectively If you need to change the current User Site or Location name use the enco
23. GURATION CHANGE PASSWORD SET BRIGHTNESS FACTORY SETTINGS USER DEMO ADY Monday 10 September 2001 13 54 From this menu you can change the way the Tester will operate and also change user levels and sites Use the encoder to highlight a function and press Green to select the desired option 49 Your Electrical Satety tester Edit Test Settings This allows the user to add modify remove or confirm test settings that can then be selected during automatic testing Also see Change Password ASTER DFLT GRO BOND lt Use the encoder to highlight a Test Setting and press Green to enter the Test Settings Editor 50 Your Electrical Satety tester Test Settings Editor The Test Settings Editor allows the test sequence for the selected test to be examined and changed if required 5 S TaCcaazue a 5 Hz EBOND 2 0 059 a un PASPSCSGSKU 55391 25k 5 Hz HIPOT 2 05 TL 6 3530 00kY FR P2S 5CBESUY a 5s3 80 080kV 6 Hz HIPOT 2 05 1 5590 00k PIIS0CAGOPY 3 8538 48kV DC HIPOT 2 05 TL 1 0590 pgaaaaaaaaaoao SKIP t NAME TOASTER PRINT TER CODES PREVIOUS ROTRTE FIELD FIEL Use the encoder to highlight a field to be changed and press Green to select the desired option Use the fast key to highlight the desired field and the encoder to cycle through the range of permissible values for the test parameter Use the fast key to enter the value To exit this editin
24. HAL COMBI Ground Bond Hipot amp DC IR Tester Sept 2004 Issue 1 01 Software Version ClareH 14c Limited Warranty amp Limitation of Liability Clare Instruments guarantees this product for a period of one year The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery In order to ensure the continued performance of this product Clare recommends that this tester be serviced and calibrated on an annual basis by Clare Instruments or any of Clare s authorized service centre using Clare s approved parts and components Any unauthorised modifications tampering or physical damage sustained through negligent use or handling will void your warranty Copyright 2004 All rights reserved Nothing from this edition may be multiplied or made public in any form or manner either electronically mechanically by photocopying recording or in any manner without prior written consent from Clare Instruments This also applies to accompanying drawings and diagrams Due to a policy of continuous development Clare Instruments reserves the right to alter the equipment specification and description outlined in this publication without prior notice and no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity sse 1 Before Starting ie
25. N MENU The unit will then display the message STORING SYSTEM DATA NB See Sections on How to use Setup for more detailed Instructions Entering a User Name On delivery of Genie it is necessary to ensure that a user name s is stored To edit the user list from the MAIN MENU select SETUP select EDIT USER LIST OPTIONS use the encoder and select a name a screen will appear EDIT USER SETTINGS press Green button use the encoder to enter in the desired name and press GREEN BUTTON to return to the previous menu NB See Sections on How to use Setup for more detailed Instructions Your Electrical Safety tester Editing User Level and Novice Mode The Genie is delivered with the default setting of novice user level To change this setting from the MAIN MENU select SETUP select EDIT USER LIST OPTIONS select USER Name from list select USER LEVEL select the desired level by selecting either NOVICE or ADVANCED To store the changed user level setting return to the MAIN MENU The unit will then display the message STORING SYSTEM DATA Storing Product Test Results in Automatic mode The Product Test Results will not be stored until the end of the test sequence and any COMMENTS menu if it has been setup is appropriately acknowledged The unit will then display the message STORING RESULTS Your results have now been stored in memory This will be confirmed when the next Product menu box appears Storing Product Test Results in Manu
26. Output Box 4 Hipot Probe and lead Pow Ground Bond No Burn Probe and lead EE ON Hipot Clip Std Black Lead Your Electrical Satety tester The Front Fascia VISUAL DISPLAY a PASS Y ee PASS FAIL _ INDICATORS Me m SUPPLY ON OFF FUNCTION KEYS START 2E ZL RESET v START TEST RESET M ROTARY ENCODER _ PULSING INDICATION OF VOLTAGE PRESENT m A HIGH TENSION SOCKETS The user is provided with a 320 x 240 1 4 VGA Graphical Liquid Crystal Display LCD To the bottom of the screen are four function keys which allow the user fast access to options displayed on the Display There is a rotary encoder used to navigate the menus Either side of the rotary encoder there is a green and red start and stop button The Genie also has the ability to use non standard characters which can be displayed by pressing the Symbols key during text entry Simply use the encoder to highlight the required character and press the Green button Your Electrical Satety tester The Rear Panel a oO BEACON O 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 COMMS 1 morot TEST OUTPUT UO B T4 84 3 241 O fea COMMS2 98 VIUA o O
27. Rotate Field key amp turning encoder to search for values needed until all desired fields are changed to the user s requirements Press OK and a message storing system data will be displayed And depending on the test conditions the test will begin with the Meter screen displayed Description of Fields setting and Icons for Test Start conditions The first field 1 column from left displays the testcode for the test The test type eg 50Hz Hipot is shown directly below it The tests sequence may hold up to 5 unique tests To add a second testcode for example highlight SKIP press Rotate Field turn encoder to select values and press Rotate Field again to accept option Follow through the 19 Your Electrical Safety tester arrows to add delete edit any levels of testcodes sequence if necessary The second column holds the test ramp profile times 3 fields for completing a level of test sequence Time up or Ramp Time to terminal voltage Time Hold for the test at terminal voltage Time Down for final terminal voltage The third column indicates the terminal voltage corresponds to Time up that the test should ramp to after the ramp up time is reached and the second voltage corresponds to Time Down is the final termination voltage usually 0 00KV But this value can be selected to be Maintained to sustain the terminal voltage for execution to the next level of test sequence after the first test time sequence has comple
28. ZL KADCOT 0591 DC IR as ti 43576 SKIP tL zs d PREVIOUS FIELD NB The Testcode numbers can also be changed using the encoder First highlight the testcode to be edited press Green button to bring up the alpha numeric options on the screen Use Rotate cursor amp Insert keys to enter any combination of testcodes sequence However incorrect testcodes will be rejected and activate a warning See Testcode tables for details 22 Your Electrical Satety tester Perform Test Use the encoder to highlight the OK field and press Green to perform the test Pressing the Red Button will return to the previous menu The screen will change to the Meter Display see separate section How to use the Meter Display for an explanation Note Help screens may be displayed depending on the User Level set It is possible to stop these appearing by altering the User Level See EDIT USER LIST OPTIONS Help can be displayed during any test by pressing the appropriately marked fast key All automatic mode test results are stored in memory If any test in the test sequence fails then the test sequence is aborted and a fail message will be displayed with the alarm buzzer beeping continuously Press Green to acknowledge the status A Failure Options Menu can be configured or just a Failure Comments box option can be selected at the System configuration setup to indicate these modes Es sequen
29. al mode The Product Test Results can be stored by selecting the Begin Product field when in Manual Mode Enter a product number either using the encoder or the barcode scanner and select OK to start saving the results to that product name The tester will store the results locally but will not save these results to the results memory until the End Product field has been selected The user will be prompted to enter a comment for the product to be stored Storing System Data System Data consists of everything changed from within the SETUP MENU To store the System Data return to the MAIN MENU from the SETUP MENU The unit will then display the message STORING SYSTEM DATA This will only be done if changes have been made if no changes have been made then the system data will not be updated Waiting for a Yes Cancel response When you are prompted to respond with YES or CANCEL NO you must use the Fast keys under the display 10 Your Electrical Satety tester Using Symbols in Text Fields Although there is an option to use non ASCII symbols as Product numbers Site amp Location descriptions User names and comments does not guarantee that your computer software will support them If you are unsure avoid using symbols 15 Digit Restriction The maximum Product ID length is 15 characters while the maximum line for the comments is extended to 20 characters per line Setting up a Password The Genie is delivered wi
30. and Advanced Note The user level for a new user is set to Novice Novice User Level When the user level is set to Novice Level the help information is displayed before every new test Press the Green button key to continue the sequence Advanced User Level When the user level is set to Advanced Level no help information will be shown before a test Use the Help Information key for help information if required at any time 73 74 Your Electrical Satety tester Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 4 Tips amp Troubleshooting Power On Self tests When the tester is powered on a number of messages can possibly appear as the tester performs safety tests on itself and the mains power supply Temperature monitoring The tester is provided with temperature monitoring facilities to ensure that prolonged tests do not overheat sensitive components If during testing a Over temperature warning is displayed switch off any EUT and allow the tester to cool This is provided to allow the EUT to be switched off in a controlled way 75 Your Electrical Satety tester Barcodes Barcode Scanner Specification The Hal Tester can be used with barcodes and barcode scanners readers or wands These connect to the serial RS232 connector The required configuration is as follows Baud Rate 9600 Start Bits 2 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Inter character Delay 20ms When to use a Barcode Scanner
31. c O O0Ow 0 21 PRODUCT 13 TESTCODE NUM 1 SITE CLARE INST REPEAT 472 20 Hoca TION UK o ae 50Hz HIPOT DATE 15 06 2002 14 29 PUTPUT KV 1 00 45 TIME UP 1 TIME HOLD 2 05 TIME DOWN 0 85 LE HI 9 20 10 ENTER COMMENTS SAVE RESULTS RC DETECT 6 ETART NONE 5 EADING WAS REVE UPPER a RBCDEPCHITKLMEBOPORSTUVHX YZ IMIT 4 9 AIL OUTPUT LEAKAGE abcdeFahi JkLmnopgqrstuvwxyz fest INSERT ROTATE SYMBOLS DELETE Fail Comments Use encoder amp Insert key to enter in any comments To skip line or move to next line highlight Rotate Cursor and turn encoder Or use barcodes Enter Green button to store results comments During an automatic test the user may choose to abort test by opening the Guard switch or pressing the Red button See Abort action for detail 23 Your Electrical Safety tester However if an Abort warning signals during any test indicating an interruption detected due to Overcurrent Arc detected or any other reason that causes a tester system fault the test will be aborted immediately with the buzzer beeping continuously until the Green or Reset button is pressed Then the Abort Options box will show Select Abort Product to exit from test programme This will ensure No test results are stored against the product number In any case Do Not press Abort Test as this will store an empty record to the product data memory PERAULT SEQJEN 0 00 0 02 i 5 ITESTCODE NUM g REPERT
32. ch parameters have been set press Start Search to begin the search It should be noted that unsure parameter should not be used otherwise this will corrupt the search matching process Search Result When you select Start Search the following screen will be displayed This screen indicates the Products that match the search criteria __E EE SEARCH RESULTS PRODUCT NO DATE SITELSTATUS uf Bench Test 10 09 2001 Woods Way P DELETE COnMENTS You can delete the highlighted Product by pressing the delete key Product Test Results It is possible to view the results obtained for a certain Product by highlighting the Product number and pressing Green PRODUCT Kettle 1 SITE Hoods Way LOCATION Production Ln 3 USER DEMO ADV TEST OUTPUT LIMIT RESULT S 6 Hz HIPOT B 42kV 4 amp 92mA F MAIN VIEW MENU COMMENTS Pressing the View Comments fast key will display the Comments box Use the Red button to return to the previous menu 36 Your Electrical Satety tester How to perform Manual Tests Manual mode provides the user with direct access to the tests In this mode individual tests can be selected and performed Product numbers sites users and testcodes can still be assigned to Products if required though this is not essential Entering Manual Mode Use the fast key to select Manual Mode from the Main Menu The system will then display the meter screen and allow direc
33. de cetera 49 Edit Test Settings uc aia toa 50 Edit User List Options 54 Edit User Name essent 54 Edit Site Wists cc suse p ees 58 Edit Site 58 Edit Location Lists inier ient 59 Edit Location Name seriinin kideei ipikit 59 Change Date Time 60 System Configuration 61 How to edit System Configuration 61 Change Password sssssssse eene 64 Set Brightness essssssseseeeeeenerene 64 Factory Settings 64 How to use the 65 View Memory Capacity 65 Perform Memory Test 66 Delete Single Product sss 67 Clear Results Memory sse 68 Clear Upload 68 How to Change User 69 Edit User Name coins a e R 69 How to Change Site Name 70 Edit Site Name sse 70 How to Change Location 71 Edit Location Name sese 71 How to use Help reete cenae nentes 72 Help provided to the 72 The effec
34. de that has a non zero loops value and ends when there are no more testcodes or when the next testcode has a non zero loops value A linked sequence is performed the number of times specified by the first test in the sequence Digit 11 Loops to Perform Follow On Test A value of 0 in the first testcode is inappropriate and interpreted as 1 6 pa ti E NN Unlimited UL 102 INSTRUMENTS LTD
35. der to highlight CHANGE USER CHANGE SITE or CHANGE LOCATION and press Green to select from the lists It should be worth knowing that a barcode scanner can be used optionally to the encoder for Quick entering of products users sites locations passwords and even comments in barcode format Note The Date Time will need to be updated only once and this will be retained in memory 14 Your Electrical Satety tester How to The remainder of this chapter has been sub divided into sections to describe the Tester in terms of the essential functions to be performed A summary is shown below How to perform Automatic tests How to use the Meter display How to view Test results How to perform Manual tests How to Download test results How to Print Barcode Labels and Testcodes How to use Set up How to use the Memory How to change User How to change Site How to change Location How to use Help How to use a Barcode Scanner Note Default settings for User Site Location and Test Sequences are pre loaded into the Tester See How to change to select and change these settings and How to use Setup to edit them Your Electrical Safety tester How to perform Automatic Tests Warning In order to prevent any unwarranted safety hazards AN occurring during testing ensure that the appropriate test conditions are set in accordance to requirements Proper safety procedures must be in place before performing any Aut
36. e Field Repeat process until all desired field settings are selected as required Now these manual test settings can also be saved to a list of file names max of ten which can be recalled for future tests Press Save to save current setting to highlighted file or select a previously saved file and press Recall will bring those settings to the manual test display screen RECALL Use Edit Name key and the encoder to edit any file name if necessary To start the test select highlight the START field close the safety guard and then press Green Pressing Red or Abort Test fast key will abort the test at any time If User wish to print out the test results immediately after the test pre select the After Test Download option at System Configuration setup Alternatively any stored test results can be printed through the Download Results option at Main menu 39 Your Electrical Satety tester Note In manual mode you will not get Abort Options when Abort stimulus is initiated the test will simply stop and revert to the Meter display The aborted test will not be stored If a Product Number has been created the test result will be stored under the entered number To store tests to memory choose Enter Comments Save Results Enter Comments Save Results When you have completed a test you can enter comments which will be referenced to the Product number To select this option at System configuration setup choose
37. e Instruction Manual 2 Read the operating instructions fully before conducting any tests 3 Contact Clare Instruments if you need information on training for Electrical Safety Testing Courses can be arranged at Clare or at customer premises 4 Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory under certain circumstances Therefore Clare Instruments assumes no responsibility for financial losses or claims due to data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of abuse improper use defects disregard of operating instructions or procedures or any other allied causes 5 Clare Instruments reserve the right to update the software in instruments returned to them for repair or otherwise without notifying the customer previously Clare Instruments Limited can be contacted at Dominion Way Worthing West Sussex U K BN14 8NW Tel 44 0 1903 233314 Fax 44 0 1903 216089 info clareinstruments com Your Electrical Satety tester Safety Note Please read the following Safety Instructions before use Safety Precautions The manual contains specific warning and caution statements where they apply A Warning will identify the conditions and actions that pose hazard s to the user A caution will identify the conditions and actions that may damage the Tester Symbols used within this manual and on the Tester are shown below Risk of electric shock Warning of potential hazard Confo
38. eat tests Repeats will automatically be performed whilst the safety guard is closed Start Ext for 1 loop amp Start None any repeats Press Green to start test and each repeat of the test External safety guard switch must remain closed for test to begin Start Green Press Green once to start test No subsequent stimulus needed for any repeat loop tests Repeat loop tests will automatically start External safety guard switch must remain closed for test to begin Start Green for 1 loop amp Start None on any repeats No start stimulus required The test begins immediately after the product data has been entered This mode is usually a follow on test from a previous test Use this with caution Start None for all tests Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 T T T T rali 4 EE 123 125 123 i 123 129 21 Your Electrical Satety tester Use Testcodes This option bypasses the need to edit a specific test sequence allowing direct entry of a Testcode through the barcode scanner From the Select Test Setting menu choose Use Testcodes or press Use Tcodes fast key Use the encoder to highlight the Testcode sequence up to 5 levels to be changed and use a barcode scanner to enter in a Testcode Press OK to accept amp save Testcode option OR press the Red button to abort and return to the previous menu ZK KADC P TO CO I TO CO e as
39. g phase select the OK fast key Changes will be stored to the system These fields have been described in detail under the Default Test Settings section Name Each Sequence is given a name this case DFLT AC HIPOT this is to help the user when selecting Sequences during automatic testing When Name is highlighted press Green then use the encoder to enter a new name for the Test Sequence of up to 15 characters and press Green again to confirm 51 Your Electrical Satety tester Test Parameter Fields By selecting one of the test parameter fields from the Test Settings Editor the encoder will cycle through all the available values for the test parameter Use the Green button to save the settings and return to the Test Settings Editor Pressing Red will abort changes made to the settings and return to the Test Settings Editor Testcodes Use the encoder and Green button to select one of the Testcode fields A Testcode can be entered manually or through a compatible barcode scanner reader or wand see How to use a Barcode Scanner Store Settings Use the encoder to highlight the OK field and press Green to save the settings and return to the previous menu Pressing Red will abort all of the changes made and return to the previous menu Print Testcodes The testcodes can be printed using a compatible printer See Chapter 6 for accessories Use the Green button to start the print The following message will be displa
40. he life of the instrument its reliability If the Tester is subject to condensation allow the Tester too completely dry before use e Always check the Tester and all test leads for signs of damage and wear before use e Do not open the Tester under any circumstances e Keep the instrument clean and dry e Avoid testing in conditions of high electrostatic or electromagnetic fields e Maintenance should only be performed by authorized personnel e There are no user replaceable parts in the Tester e The unit should be regularly calibrated at least annually 80 Your Electrical Satety tester For repair or calibration please return the instrument to Clare Instruments Dominion Way Worthing West Sussex UK BN14 8NW Tel 44 0 1903 233314 Fax 44 0 1903 216089 info clareinstruments com 81 Your Electrical Safety tester Chapter 6 Accessories Standard Accessories Accessory Part Number IEC Mains Lead U K 39044 Guard Plug CON965 L Output Box UK G2 5001 IEC Mains Lead EURO 48230 Output Box EURO G2 5002 IEC Mains Lead U S A 48329 Output Box U S A G2 5003 IEC Mains Lead DANISH G2 5004 No Burn Ground Bond Probe 01520 1 Hipot Probe 03919 2 Hipot Clip Std Black Lead H 5003 Operating Manual G2 1005 82 Your Electrical Satety tester Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number Hipot Clip Red H5003 R Calibration Checkbox V242 Barcode Scanner 283A922 Hand Held Guard S
41. ht a buzzer option and press Green to select the Yes No option If Yes is selected this option will beep whenever the High Voltage Test in progress icon is displayed or when a test has failed Beep on Barcodes Use the encoder to highlight a buzzer option and press Green to select the Yes No option If Yes is selected this option will beep whenever a barcode has been received Beep on Warning Use the encoder to highlight a buzzer option and press Green to select the Yes No option If Yes is selected this option will beep whenever a warning message is displayed to alert user 56 Your Electrical Satety tester Saving User Settings After all changes have been made to the Edit User Settings press OK fast key to save these user settings Then press Red to move back to Setup screen 57 Your Electrical Satety tester Edit Site List Note If you change the name of the site during testing all of the previous tests will still be referenced to the old site name this gives unlimited amounts of sites within memory Edit Site Name Select Setup from Main Menu The setup screen will be displayed Select Site list using fast key or highlight Edit Site List and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a site name and press Edit Name fast key or press Green to select the desired option You will be prompted to edit the existing site name Select data fields with cursor and press Insert key as required Then press Green fol
42. ies that the GUI will wait for the guard switch to be open for 150ms and then remain closed for at least 150ms before the test will be started or before the START key will be enabled if required Note 2 For ground earth bond tests the earth bond probe micro switch acts in parallel to the START button The micro switch must be open for at least 120ms after any required guard switch activity is complete and then remain closed for 90ms before a test will be started 92 Your Electrical Satety tester Digit 4 Target Voltage Offset Digit 4 represents the output voltage offset to be added to the base target voltage The target voltage is achieved at the end of the Ramp to Target time and is maintained during the Hold time During VARIABLE Tests digit 5 2 Z the target voltage is used as the maximum possible output voltage helping prevent damaging or dangerous voltages being applied to the device under test Digit 4 Digit 4 HV Test EBOND Test Target Voltage Offset Target Voltage Offset 93 Your Electrical Satety tester OF E c Dor 3 E ND Note that not all combinations of Base Target Voltage and Target Offset Voltage are Valid AC Hipot Tests have a 5 00kV range while DC Hipot tests have a 0 1 6 00kV range and DC IR Tests have discrete output voltages of 0 25kV 0 5kV and 1 0 kV The Tester s test code editor will not generate invalid combinations and all invalid entry or scanned testcodes
43. ight a test or function and press Green to select the desired option View Memory Capacity The Tester allows the user to see how much of the results memory is being used The following bar graph of the memory remaining is displayed 65 Your Electrical Satety tester Perform Memory Test Once the Perform memory test option is highlighted press Green The memory test checks all of the Product results against their checksums f the test result is a pass then no action is taken If any tests fail then the Memory checksum requires updating Use the encoder and press Green to choose an action if corrupted tests are found Note The memory checksum is the sum of all of the memory excluding display data registers and deleted tests MEMORY TEST SUCCESSFUL RECORDS FOUND amp 66 Your Electrical Satety tester Delete Single Product Enter the Product number to delete a single Product and press Green A warning Are You Sure prompt box will appear Press CANCEL fast key to abort and return to the previous menu or press Yes fast key to perform the delete operation and return to the previous menu DELETE SINGLE PRODUCT NNNN ABCDEFGHIJKLMMOPCRSTUVHX YZ 8183 amp 56 88 f amp bcdefFahi jkLmnopqarstuvwxuz INSERT SYMBOLS DELETE Note Deleting Products in this way will delete all of the matched Products across all of the Sites and Locations When a single Product is deleted it is
44. igits of reading 700 1MQ 1000MQ 10 5 digits of reading Display Resolution Pass Level AC HiPot Test Test Voltage Range Frequency Voltage Selection Resolution Voltage Accuracy Leakage Maximum Output Current Display Current Range Display Current Resolution Pass Level DC HiPot Test Test Voltage Range Frequency Output Voltage Ripple Voltage Selection Resolution Voltage Accuracy Leakage Maximum Output Current Display Current Range Display Current Resolution 0 01 MQ lt 100 MQ 0 1MQ gt 100 MQ 0 01MQ 1000MQ Selectable 0 10 5 00kV Programmable 50 or 60 Hz Independent of Supply 10V Step 1 2 digits of Reading 20mA 9 5kV 0 01 20 00mA 0 01mA 0 01 20 00mA Selectable 0 10 6 00kV Programmable 50 or 60 Hz Independent of Supply 596 D 6kV 10V Step 1 3 digits of Reading 10mA 6kV 0 01 10 00mA 0 01mA 85 Pass Levels Arc Detection Levels Mechanical Size Weight Environmental Operating Storage Maximum R H 86 Your Electrical Satety tester 0 01mA 10 00mA Selectable 9 Selectable Settings or Disabled 370mm x 300mm x 204mm 12kg 0 C to 40 C non condensing 10 C to 50 C non condensing 90 Your Electrical Satety tester Appendix A Purpose of Tests Ground Earth Bond Test Pec 6V no load 0 40A AC test Current This test is to ensure that the connection between the earth pin in the mai
45. labels the tests results required must be already stored in memory Otherwise it is necessary to carry out an actual test first see how to perform automatic tests After a test is completed and the results stored in memory it is possible to download results to a thermal printer and print the pass fail labels see how to download results Note Restrictions of paper width on certain printer means that Barcode representing more than 12 digits cannot be printed and a numbered label will be printed instead The print format options available are dependent upon the specific printer chosen See Chapter 4 on Tips to configure the printer 46 Your Electrical Satety tester How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes The Genie is capable of printing barcode labels in conjunction with a compatible thermal printer see chapter 6 for Accessories To print barcode labels for User Site Location Testcode Product amp Test Type select Barcode Printing at Main menu and press Green to display the option list Fig 12 Highlight the desired option and press Green will bring up a selection list Highlight option then press Print Barcode to print Fig 12 To print barcode testcodes For example from the select test settings menu Fig 13 highlight the desired test e g DFLT AC HIPOT Attach the compatible printer to the port and press PRINT BARCODE fast key on the display to initiate printing A warning will be displayed if the
46. lowed by Red to accept new site name Pressing Red during any changes will abort Edit mode SITE NAME SLIG oR er ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRS TUVHX YZ 125456189 _ 7 r abcdefghi jkLmnopqrstuvwxuz INSERT SYMBOLS DELETE 58 Your Electrical Satety tester Edit Location List Note If you change the name of the location during testing all of the previous tests will still be referenced to the old location name this gives unlimited amounts of locations within memory Edit Location Name EDIT LOCATION NAME LOG o aT ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRS TUVWXYZ 125456189 _ r abcdefghi jkLmnopqrstuvwxuz INSERT SYMBOLS DELETE Select Setup from Main Menu The setup screen will be displayed Select Edit Location List and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a location name and press Edit Name fast key or press Green to select the desired option You will be prompted to edit the existing location name Select data fields with cursor and press Insert key as required Then press Green followed by Red to accept new location name Pressing Red during any changes will abort Edit mode 59 Your Electrical Satety tester Change Date Time This option allows the user to change the Date and Time Use Rotate Cursor to select or deselect cursor tracking and use encoder to move to desired fields for edition Then select Rotate Field and use the encoder to cycle through to change the value of
47. ltage Digit 3 is a combination of the start conditions for the test and the base target voltage to which the value encoded in digit 4 is added Start Conditions Base Target Voltage 0 0kV 1 6kV 3 2kV 4 8kV N Reset Ext Guard Switch opened then closed followed by Green START button to start test and each repeat of test All loops Reset Ext Guard Switch opened then closed followed by Green START button to start 1 loop Repeat test loops will convene whilst Guard switch is closed Reset Ext Guard Switch opened then closed to start test and each repeat of test All loops Press Green START Button to start test and each repeat of test Guard switch must be closed throughout the tests All loops Press Green START Button to start 1 loop Repeat test loops will follow Guard switch must be closed throughout any tests None Test starts without any activity on Ext Guard switch or Green button Guard switch must be closed throughout any tests Reset Ext Guard Switch opened then closed to start 1 loop jg 7X Repeat test loops will convene whilst Guard switch is closed epe 91 Your Electrical Satety tester Note 1 No test will be started unless the guard switch is closed and any test in progress is automatically and immediately terminated if the guard switch is opened during a test Where the external guard switch appears as part of the start conditions it impl
48. m a new test Enter in the product number will begin the test Review Test Results This option displays the results from the test in tabular form PRODUCT Kettle SITE Woods Way FUCO TION Producti on La 3 ER DEHO TEST OUTPUT LIMIT RESULT S EBHz HIPOT B 42kV amp 92mA F 25 Your Electrical Satety tester Select View Comments fast key will display the comments stored Use the Red button to return to the previous menu Download Test Results When selected a Download Options menu displayed will allow user to download results to a list pass fail labels or barcodes using a compatible printer See section on How to download data for formatting information Press OK to start the download The following message will be displayed DOWNLOADING DATA If there are problems downloading e g due to interfacing problems then after a delay the following error message appears PRINTER TIMEOUT NO PRINTER CONNECTED PRESS START KEY TO CONTINUE Press the Red Button to return to the previous menu Main Menu Return to the Main Menu 26 Your Electrical Satety tester Abort Actions During an Automatic test opening the guard switch or pressing the Red Button immediately stops the test in progress and displays the Abort Options menu ABORT PRODUCT ABORT ABORT TEST PRODUCT Use fast key functions or the encoder to highlight an action following abort and press the green button to select the desired
49. not removed from memory but hidden from the user This test is still resident in memory and is taking up memory space this test can be reviewed downloaded at a later date Since the test is still resident in memory the View Memory Capacity figure may seem false l e whilst you may think you have no results stored and the View Memory Capacity indicates there are results stored previously deleted Products are resident in memory In this situation to remove all resident tests select clear results memory 67 Your Electrical Satety tester Clear Results Memory This option will delete permanently all the test results of all Products tested and currently stored in memory and should be used with CAUTION A warning Are You Sure prompt will appear Press the CANCEL NO fast key to return to the previous menu or press the YES fast key to perform the delete Clearing operation and return to the previous menu Note It is recommended that the memory Results should be Downloaded to other retrievable form or format before embarking on clearing them from the system memory This Deletion is Permanent To ensure unauthorized tempering this Option must always be password protected for access Clear Upload Memory This option will delete all of the Product codes that have been uploaded from an external computer and should be used with CAUTION Note Users will be asked whether they are sure about performing this action A warning
50. ns Menus you may be prompted to enter your Password You can use the Barcode Scanner to enter in your authorized password or use the encoder and Insert key to enter it manually Once the password is accepted this will unlock all protection to any edit setup fields and including the Password Protection Options formatted in the System Configuration Caution It is recommended to reactivate the Restore Password Protection mode at the Main Menu each time after completing any password accessed Editing menus or Setup changes MAIN MENU NEW TEST VIEW TEST RESULTS DOWNLOAD RESULTS SETUP MEMORY OPTIONS CHANGE R ENTER SETUP PAOSSHORD cu ee USER DEMO ADV SITE CLARE INST LOCATION UK Friday 19 April 2002 11 08 ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRSTUVHXYZ 123456189 _7 F JklmnopqrstuvwxyZ ROTATE INSERT CURSOR DELETE MANUAL CHANGE MODE USER Your Electrical Satety tester Test Settings If the user has not fixed the test type in the system configuration the Select Test settings menu will be display each time after New Test is pressed and the product number entered The user has the ability to Set a specific test sequence by selecting DEFAULT SEQUENCE Allow use of TESTCODES to determine the test to be carried out Use any preprogrammed sequences for specific EUTS e g Toaster Selecting either of the first two options allows settings to be altered See Default Sequence amp
51. ns plug of the appliance and the metal casing of the appliance is satisfactory and of sufficiently low resistance This test is usually done on Class 1 Metal Case products only During the test an AC voltage and the test current is applied between the earth pin of the mains supply plug and the ground earth bond test lead clip probe The test output box must be used for connection to the EUT for this test When a ground bond test probe optional item is used the special shorted guard switch plug provided should be used in combination to free user of pressing the guard switch during the test A high current is normally used to stress the connection under fault conditions The length of the test should be limited to prevent damage due to overheating Tests currents of up to 40A AC are available from this tester The test output currents test duration and set resistance HI LO values limits are fully programmable The Tester measures the test values using a 4 wire measurement method then displays the resistance measured and allows the user to confirm that sufficiently low resistance exists within the EUT protective bonding path N caution Prolonged use of the ground bond probe at high currents can lead to a high probe temperature Care should be taken to avoid touching the probe tip under these conditions The Tester s internal over temperature switch may operate with prolonged repetitive use of high test currents In this instance an error
52. o edit Site name see sections on How to use Setup amp Edit Site list 70 Your Electrical Satety tester How to Change Location Name At the Main Menu screen select Change Location and press Green Use the encoder to highlight a location name and press Select Location fast key or press Green to accept desired location Selected option will be automatically updated For a location not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new location Press Insert to accept each data field entered and press green to accept New location name The total number of locations available in list is 50 SELECT OCATION Edit Location Name To edit Location name see sections on How to use Setup amp Edit Location list 71 Your Electrical Satety tester How to use Help The Tester is provided with an on line help function which can be called up at during the test screens by pressing the Help fast key Each test will have three or four help pages depending on connection information Help provided to the User The Help function provides the following information Description of Test The first help page shown contains information on the particular test including its icon and a description of the purpose of the test How to Perform Tests The second page of information describes how the Tester performs the test A diagram showing how to connect the Tester to the EUT is included An exam
53. omatic test It is important to establish the setup of the current or default test settings in relation to the test conditions formatted To check or edit these parameters select Setup and then System Configuration To perform automatic tests press New Test fast key or use the encoder to highlight the New Test option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu ABCDEFGHITKLMMOPGRS TUVHX YZ B123456189 _ f abcdeFahi JkKLmnopqrstuvwxyz ROTATE INSERT CURSOR SYMBOLS DELETE Use the encoder or a compatible Barcode Reader to enter a Product Number When using the encoder press the Insert key to enter each character Note See Chapter 4 for tips on using barcodes 16 Your Electrical Satety tester Depending on the System Configuration setup and Test type setup different prompt responses may be displayed e g Enter Password Select Test setting options lists etc Once the Product data is entered press Green to display the test Meter screen Now activate any Test Start Conditions and the test will begin See instructions on icons for Start conditions Warning When the test condition is set to No Start Condition it will go straight to the test if the Guard switch is closed See relevant chapters on How to for detailed instructions to select from change lists and refer sub sections on How to use Setup to edit these fields When entering Setup or other Password protected Optio
54. ookmark not defined APPENDIX A PURPOSE OF TESTS 87 Ground Earth Bond Test 87 Hipot Test cce dede 88 vi Insulation l est ettet 88 APPENDIX B REFERENCE 89 Factory set Test Sequences sss 89 TESTCODE TABLES nasi ke kane 90 vii viii Your Electrical Satety tester Declaration of Conformity for the Clare Genie Electrical Safety Tester Manufactured by Clare Instruments Dominion Way Worthing West Sussex BN14 8NW England Millennium Statement This product is Millennium compliant and conforms fully to the document BSI DISC PD2000 1 Statement of Conformity Based on test results using appropriate standards the product is in conformity with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Standards used EN 61010 1 2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EN 61326 1998 Class A Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements The tests have been performed in a typical configuration This Conformity is indicated by the symbol i e Conformit Europ enne Your Electrical Safety tester Before Starting Upon receipt of your Genie Tester 1 Check that all the component parts are present Genie Tester e Supply lead e Accessories Items 1 5
55. option Restart Test Restart the current test Restart Product Restart the first test in the test sequence for the current Product Abort Test Abort the test without storing a test result and select the next test Caution Depending on the test Start Conditions set pressing this key will immediately start the next test sequence without warning Important Do not select or press this option if previously the test had been aborted automatically by the tester due to Overcurrent or Arc detected or any other fault condition Abort Product Abort the test sequence and select a new Product 27 Your Electrical Safety tester How to use the Meter Display The Meter screen is displayed prior to tests commencing in both Automatic Mode and Manual Mode shown here BEGIN PRODUCT 1 50kv Q 29 5 a 50Hz HIPOT RC DETECT START OUTPUT LEAKAGE The screen can be considered as two panels left and right In the left panel the information is from top to bottom as follows Begin product this is displayed for manual mode only If a product number entry is required select this to enter details and it will be displayed above this line Note Only tests results with associated product details will be stored in memory For automatic mode the product number test filename testcode sequence number and test repeat loops are displayed here See sample Test type in this case 50Hz AC Hipot This could be 60H
56. ple for the Ground test is shown below HELP 5 Hz EBOND 173 HELP ON 58Hz EBOND 273 DESCRIPTION OF TEST HOW TO PERFORM TESTS EUR CLASS 1 PRODUCTS 4 THE TESTER GENERATES_AN ISOLATED LOW CONNECT THE PRODUCT peut Age AC OUTPUT BETWEEN THE GROUND PI MAINS LEAD TO THE F THE OUTPUT BOX AND THE GROUND PROBE DUTPLT SOCKET THE TEST DURATION OWELL AND OUTPUT 2 PRESS THE PROBE URRENT ARE FULLY PROGRAMMABLE THE AGAINST ANY EXTERNAL ISPLAY SHOWS THE CU METAL ON THE PRODUCT ESISTANCE BETHEEN THE GROUND PIN AND 3 SHITCH IN THE PROBE ROBE THIS VALUE IS CHECKED BETWEEN HILL START THE TEST ROGRAMMABLE HI LO LIMITS 4 HOLD THE PROBE FIRHL AGAINST THE PRODUCT TESTER UNTIL THE TEST IS COMPLETE A description of how to connect the test leads and perform the test is provided in a step by step format when the Help key on the meter Screen is pressed 72 Your Electrical Satety tester Note This topic will cover one two or three pages depending on the connection options available Insulation and Hipot can be Class 1 or Class 2 Each connection option will have a new page of information Why tests fail The final page of information provides guidance on why a test may fail e g connection problems This includes a step by step checklist to ensure all of the connections are correct and secure The effect of User Levels during Test Sequences There are two possible user levels Novice
57. rating a false failure 88 Your Electrical Satety tester Appendix B Reference Factory set Test Sequences 1 Name Default AC Hipot Rise Time 2 0 s Hold Time 10 s Fall Time 2 0 s Output Voltage 2 5 kV a c Low Trip Level 7 0 mA High Trip Level 10 0 mA Arc Detection Setting Level 5 Number of Tests 1 Start Conditions External Guard START Button Name Default DC Hipot Rise Time 2 0 s Hold Time 2 0 s Fall Time 2 0 s Output Voltage 0 5 kV d c Low Trip Level 7 0 mA High Trip Level 10 0 mA Arc Detection Setting Level 5 Number of Tests 1 Start Conditions External Guard START Button 89 Your Electrical Satety tester Testcode Tables Clare s Testcodes are an 11 character string where each character is in the ASCII range 0 to 9 and A to Z The character count starts from left to right The example below shows Z as digit 1 or character no 1 and the integer 1 as digit 2 character no 2 and so on e g 21234567890 Digit 1 Character 1 Testcode Type Digit 1 associates the testcode with Clare Instruments Equipment Digit 1 Testcode Type Clare Instruments Testcode Digit 2 Test Type Digit 2 represents the type of test to be performed 1 2 3 4 5 g Not Used A 7 Not Used 90 Your Electrical Satety tester Digit 3 Start Conditions amp Base Target Vo
58. re done through COMMS 1 For downloading to a Generic printer A4 the user has the option of sending data as a certificate or a list or as pass fail labels In the certificate format the user has the option to produce one certificate per page or to produce continuous printouts 41 Your Electrical Satety tester For downloading to a compatible Roll printer including till roll and thermal printers the user has the option of sending data as a continuous list or as pass fail labels When using a thermal roll printer selecting e List will produce a print with the Product number Site Location User Testcodes used Date amp time of test done Test type amp its parameters Overall Pass Fail status e Pass Fail labels will produce a print with the Product number Date User Test status pass or fail Next Test due left blank and Product barcode However the restrictions of paper width means that Product numbers representing more than 12 digits cannot be printed and a numbered label will be printed instead Testcodes over 12 and up to 15 digits can be accommodated since these are displayed as two lines All downloading to directly connected printers is through COMMS 3 Use repeated presses of the Green button to show desired settings for download format If appropriate the option field will illuminate When the download options are as you wish Press the OK fast key to display the following menu SEARCH FOR DOWNLOAD
59. re entering this mode for printing 44 Your Electrical Satety tester Date From This option allows the user to search for test results after the selected date Use the encoder to highlight the digit to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or CANCEL to abort them 1 01 1900 00 00 123656789 Monday 1 January 1900 66 06 Date To This option allows the user to search for test results before the selected date Use the encoder to highlight the digit to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or CANCEL to abort them DATE TO 7097 2001 16 11 123456183 Wednesday 12 September 2801 1 11 45 Your Electrical Satety tester Search After all the search parameters have been set connect the appropriate printer or device Press START SEARCH key or highlight START SEARCH amp press GREEN to initiate search and download process If there are problems downloading e g due to interfacing problems then after a short delay the following error message appears PRINTER TIMEOUT NO PRINTER CONNECTED PRESS START KEY TO CONTINUE Press the red button to return to the search menu On completion of successful downloading the tester returns to the search for results menu The user can then conduct on other search or press the red button to return to the main menu To print Barcode Pass Fail Labels In order to print barcode pass fail
60. re is no printer connection or a connection problem has occurred see Chapter 4 on Tips amp Trouble Shooting i RINT ARCODE 47 Your Electrical Safety tester To print barcode Product amp Test Type From the Barcode print menu select Product amp Test Type press Green to display the product amp test type window A default product number representing 12 characters will be shown in highlight Press Green to enter the editor to Insert the correct product details up to 15 characters This option will just print out the barcode and number for the Product only when OK key is pressed However to print Product number amp Test type to be tested enter details of product first as described then highlight Test type and press Green to display the test settings list Highlight test type and press SELECT TEST and this displays the data selected as shown in Fig 14 Notice that the Numbers of labels can also be selected for the printing process Press OK key to confirm printing Note Clare s TSP400 printer will print product number with up to 15 characters e TEST TYPE DFLT AC HIPOT OF LABELS 1 OK NO TEST TYPE 48 Your Electrical Satety tester How to use Setup To set up the Tester use the cursor keys to highlight the Setup option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu TUP ST SETTINGS LIST OPTIONS SITE LIST CATION LIST ONE BOOK LIST SYSTEM CONFI
61. re within an automatic test sequence The menu will give user the option of retrying a failed test Restart Test revise Product detail Restart Product end the test End Product and aborting the test on the product Abort Product e End Product This will just end the test sequence immediately once Failure is detected Test Type Three options e Any This gives user the option of selecting from a test setting list each time before any test is instigated e Barcode only This option allows user to scan in a Barcode representation of any test setting using a Barcode scanner e Fixed testName selected from test setting list e g Toaster This option allows user to keep to only one test setting for every test To change to a different test setting select Setup amp System Configuration and then highlight testName press Green Select a new testName from test setting list Otherwise select one of the two options above for more flexibility Comments e Never This will not allow any comments recording after each test e Always This will always allow user to enter comments after each test e On Pass This will allow user to enter comments only when a test has Passed e On Failure This will allow user to enter comments only when a test has Failed After Test e Menu Options This allows user to have the options to select New Test Review test results Download test results or return to Main Menu after each test e New Test Thi
62. rmit Europ enne Use of the instrument in a manner not specified may impair safety Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate the instrument Your Electrical Satety tester A Warning Due to the potential hazards associated with any electrical circuit it is important that the user is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities and operation of this instrument The user should ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are followed and if any doubt exists should seek advice before proceeding This product is designed for use by suitably trained competent personnel and should be operated strictly in accordance with the instructions supplied Failure to comply with these instructions may expose the user to electrical hazard This Tester performs a number of electrical tests which involve high voltages and high currents Never touch the Product being tested or the test leads whilst a test is in progress Never remove the metal enclosure and touch any internal components whilst the tester is turned ON Always check all test leads for signs of damage prior to use Never use damaged or defective leads Always ensure the mains supply to the Tester provides an adequate earth ground connection This manual contains information and warnings which must be heeded to ensure user safety during operation Itis essential that this manual be read fully before proceeding with any tests
63. s is the active test output port and will carry the test voltages during test This icon corresponds to F front port field selected in the test sequence editor window This icon denotes that the active test output port selected is the rear Socket which must only be connected to the Clare s test output box provided This icon corresponds to R rear port field selected in the test sequence editor window Warning f both the FR are selected the tester will perform the test twice once for the front output and then the rear output with a prompting in between the tests Test voltages will appear respectively Note For Ground Bond or Earth Bond Test the test output port is not selectable and Test voltages will only be active at the rear socket via the test output box 29 Your Electrical Safety tester The right panel of the display shows the output voltage and leakage current or insulation resistance depending on which test is being applied The bar graphs are clearly marked and include dashed lines to indicate the limit points At the top of each bar graph there is a numerical display of the actual value Press Change Display allows the right panel to be changed to display the readings via large high visibility DVM style displays see below BEGIN PRODUCT OUTPUT 50 2 HIPOT a Re DETECT a START GREEN LEAKAGE mA NU EBOND 30 Your Electrical Satety tester Sample Au
64. s option allows user to progress to the Next new product test However the next product ID details displayed after each test will depend on the Product Number options selected See product number options 62 Your Electrical Satety tester e Download New Test Configure Highlight this to select Download Options Sends test results on to a Printer choice PC or Z modem medium This will allow user to download the test results to any of the above options before proceeding to next test Date Format This allows user to select the date convention to be used i e DD MM YYYY or MM DD Y YYY Roll Printer TSP 400 or REF 283A954 This allows the user to define the thermal printer to be used with the Hal Clare s recommended option is TSP400 Option selected must match with the printer connected especially for Barcodes printing See Accessories at Main Menu Password Protection Options This allows the user to password protect a list of selectable options An existing password must be set up before this option can be used To select option highlight the field press Green to effect lock or unlock of password protection on the field options Press OK to save format PASSHORD PROTECTION MAL EDIT USER LIST OPTIONS EHG SITE LOCATION as PHONE 1 EHANEE USER CHANGE SITE LOCATION BID E DOWN LORD RESULTS CLEAR RESULTS HEHMOR CLEAR UPLOAD MEMORY PRINT BARCODE FROM A LIST
65. t of User Levels during Test Sequences 73 CHAPTER 4 TIPS amp TROUBLESHOOTING 75 Power On Self tests 75 Temperature monitoring seesseseeeeenee 75 e 76 nterfacirig ite dio E ces RERO 76 Downloading to Computer Software 77 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE TESTER 80 Cleaning the Tester 80 User iaaa a a aa 80 CHAPTER 6 ACCESSORIES eren 82 Standard iocis eere arr Lr HR e HR YA TNT 82 Optional Accessories sssssssssseeeeeene 83 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS 84 Input Error Bookmark not defined GROUND BOND 84 AC HiPot Error Bookmark not defined Error Bookmark not defined DC HiPot Test Error Bookmark not defined Leakage Error Bookmark not defined Insulation Test Error Bookmark not defined Arc Detection Error Bookmark not defined Error Bookmark not defined Environmental Error B
66. t use of the default or last selected test that was setup The user may setup 10 unique configurations and save these for later use To operate the test the operator must follow the on screen instruction closure of the safety guard switch followed by pressing Green The test may be terminated at any time either by pressing Red or opening the safety guard Manual mode is primarily intended for use in evaluating EUTs in a laboratory environment or for performing production line re testing Note To store tests in memory from Manual mode you must first select BEGIN PRODUCT perform the tests required for the EUT When you have completed the required tests select END PRODUCT upon leaving this option the Hal will now store the results Note that the Enter Comments option is not displayed until there is something to store Tests carried out without Product details being entered will not be stored EEIN BROD BEGIN PRODUCT 0 00k 0 O Ona ECIN PRODUCT 0 00 0 O Ona 5 en 54 20 50Hz HIPOT 50Hz HIPOT 15 DUTPUT 1 58kV q 15 TIME UP as TIME HOLD 3 85 34 TINE DOWN 1 05 10 EAK HI 1 468mA 10 Leak LO 24 RC DETECT 5 START GREEN 4J 5 a a gt OUTPUT LEAKAGE OUTPUT LEAKAGE ofo ofo SAVE ROTATE HANGE SAVE ROTATE HELP DISPLAY RECALL FIELD FIELD 37 Your Electrical Satety tester Create Product Number This allows all manual tests performed
67. ted This is done by highlighting the Time Down press Rotate Field and select Maintained using encoder The fourth column holds the leakage limit values low top and high bottom values respectively A low value is used to ensure that the EUT is correctly connected Below the leakage limits are the fields for selecting the tests outputs F for the front test sockets HT terminals and R for the rear test output socket only connect to Test output Box A dash on the field denotes the port is not selected Next the icon a lightning flash with a number denotes the Arc level for the test A level of 1 is the most sensitive to arcs with 9 the least sensitive and X disables the feature The circular icon with a number in the centre denotes the number of repeats loops for the test This icon can be joined to other levels of test sequence for different combinations of loops cycle for different unique test sequences see e g below ESOTOHO EHE NEST ICE RT E gt E SeMz EBOND 1405 1580nn 2270 07055 gA 8 e iikScaesPH 8 5221 8 rV Qum EiikscmosPH 8 5331 OBKV 0 n SaHz HIPOT 2 05 20 2AA a OS et amp 71 2 0890 FR Te 3 9951 1860 Ls SespcegoPU 3 0591 15 mA E ae APOT 3 08 PONR Gem DC 2 05 14 ama d uh Ti 8 050 FR ie A S ee
68. thout any password set up Therefore it is necessary to set in place an appropriate password for the protection of the System Setup To do this select Setup from Main Menu then select Change Password and you will be prompted for password entry Also see section on Change Password for instructions Remember Keep the password discreet for use with authorized users only It may be useful to print the password in Barcode format for quick entry using the Barcode scanner Abbreviation used Press Green denotes pressing the GREEN Start button Press Red denotes pressing the RED Reset button Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 2 Connecting the Tester Connecting the tester The Tester may be powered by either a 230V or a 115V supply This is selected on the rear panel of the instrument The supply must include a Ground Earth connection e g via a 3 pin plug When switched on the Tester will carry out a short self test procedure approximately 3 seconds During this test the following screen will appear 3 CLARE INSTRUMENTS HARDWARE H11 G1 23 H1 18 G1 10 SOFTWARE CLAREH 13c Note Current revision numbers are shown at the bottom of the screen The Tester will then display the Main Menu 12 Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 3 Using the Tester Introduction Once the start up procedure of the Tester has been completed the following screen will appear MAIN HEN NEW TEST VI
69. to accept new user name Pressing Red during any changes will abort Edit mode 54 Your Electrical Satety tester USER LEVEL STARTUP BEEP OM KEY PRESS BEEP _ ON TE The settings can be customized as follows for each user requirement Name Highlight user name and press Green to enter field variables editor Use the cursor key to highlight character and press Insert to select each desired option Then press Green to accept changes User Level Use the cursor key to highlight user level and press Green to select the desired option Novice Selects the user level as a regular user This provides an average level of help information and additional warnings and prompts Advanced Selects the user level as an advanced user This provides a minimum level of help information and additional warnings and prompts 55 Your Electrical Satety tester Startup Mode Use the encoder to highlight a test mode on startup and press Green to select the desired option Main Menu Automatic Mode The Tester will start up in Automatic Mode with the Tester displaying the Main Menu Manual Mode The Tester will start up in Manual Mode with the Tester displaying the Manual Test Selection Menu Beep on Key Press Use the encoder to highlight a buzzer option and press Green to select the Yes No option If Yes is selected this option will beep each time a key is pressed Beep on Tests Use the encoder to highlig
70. to be stored against the Product number until the Product number is changed RBEDEEGHEIKEHNOPORSTUVHIGEE alesu seld8a Ff bcaa Foki cei sale DELETE SYMBOLS INSERT Use the encoder or a compatible Barcode Reader to enter a Product Number Use the encoder to select the BEGIN PRODUCT field then you will be presented with the screen above If you need to change the current User Site or Location profile return to Main Menu to select from the desire Change lists Any test results saved against the current profiles will be stored in memory Old results data will not be altered Note Default settings for Sites and Test Sequences are pre loaded into the Tester See How to use Setup to change these settings Use the encoder to enter comments into the comments box 4 lines of 20 characters Press Green for a new line To store the comments press the OK Fast key Use the Red button if you do not want to store the comments 38 Your Electrical Satety tester Performing a Manual Test After selecting the manual test display you can set test parameters The user can change an individual field setting when the field is shown highlighted use encoder to highlight any fields to be changed Then press Rotate Field fast key highlighted when selected and use the encoder to cycle through to change the variable in the selected field Before moving to next field you must deselect Rotat
71. tomatic Mode Meter Display The screen will be similar to that for manual mode as described earlier However there are a number of extra features denoted as follow Ist line ABC 01 007 Product number 2 line DFLT AC HIPOT the Test type 3 line denotes the Testcode Sequence number in this case it has only one level setup A maximum of 5 levels could be setup 4 line denotes the current test of a loop test being done Shown here 1 1 means 1 test of ONE test loop currently being carried out This corresponds to the circular icon with a number in the centre as mentioned in Default sequence description BFLT AC HTpoT O20 a STCO REPERT 471 S0Hz eu 31 Your Electrical Safety tester How to view search Test Results To view test results stored in memory press View Data fast key or use the encoder to highlight the View Test Results option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following Search menu SEARC PRODUCT SITE LOCATION USER TEST STATUS STORAGE_STATUS NORMAL DATE FRON DATE TO 10709720 START SEARCH START SEARCH Use the encoder to highlight the required search parameters and press Green to select the desired search field denotes all product test results related to the field parameter To get Quick search pressing Start Search now on the default screen without selecting any specifics will display all results in the memory Use Page Up
72. will be rejected A special 0 00kV or 0 0A output setting is intended to be used as a rest period between other tests in a sequence Such sequences may be linked or repeated See digit 11 Digit 5 Ramp to Target Time Digit 6 Hold Time Digit 7 Ramp to Zero Time Digits 5 6 and 7 represent times during which the out voltage is ramped to the target voltage held at the target voltage and finally ramped down to zero All the times are in seconds 94 Your Electrical Safety tester Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Ramp to Target Hold Time Ramp to Zero Time 95 Your Electrical Satety tester Specifies the output Specifies an The current voltage is VARIABLE infinite output voltage up to the target duration hold is used as the voltage using the time until the start value for rotary encoder Initial test is the next ramp value is 0 00kV digit terminated to target at the 6 is ignored whilst beginning of digit 7 is acted upon the next test once user ends the variable voltage phase by pressing the Start button Maintained Digit 8 Lower Trip Limit AC DC Hipot amp DC IR Digit 9 Upper Trip Limit AC DC Hipot amp DC IR Digits 8 and 9 represent the lower and upper trip limits respectively Your Electrical Safety tester C 225m 225m 45MO D 280m 280m 5 275m 27 55 P 30mA 30mA 6omo G 350m 350m
73. witch DCS317 Ground Bond Clip Lead 01521 1 Thermal Label Printer TSP400 PLSO001 Thermal Label Printer Martel 283A954 Thermal Printer Labels for TSP400 LPGO001 Thermal Printer Labels for Martel 283A304 Product Number Labels 250 194A307 Test Code Labels 240 194A308 Serial Printer Lead 9 25way H 5013 Serial to Parallel adapter 270A954 Serial PC Download Lead 9 9 way H 5014 Serial PC Download Lead 9 25way 194A920 Pass Labels 500 91B038 Status Beacon mains cord 230 110V H 5017 NB denotes product recommended by Clare Instruments Ltd 83 Your Electrical Satety tester Chapter 7 Specifications Input Rating Supply Voltage selectable 115V 230V a c RMS Frequency 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 amps 250V GROUND BOND TEST Test Voltage 6V Nominal Test Current Range 0 1 40A Accuracy 196 2 digits of Reading Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Independent of Supply Measurement Range 0 1500mo Pass Range 0 1500m2O 1 5 digits of Reading Four Wire measurement Compliance Test Range 10A through 0 50 25A through 0 2Q 30A through 0 150 Remote Test Initiation via No Burn Ground Bond Probe Insulation Test Test Voltage 250V 500V or 1000V d c Trip Current 11mA dc Maximum Accuracy 250Vdc 0 03 200MQ 5 5 digits of reading gt 200MQ unspecified 500Vdc 0 03 500MQ 5 5 digits of reading gt 500MQ unspecified 84 Your Electrical Satety tester 1000Vdc 0 03MQ 700MQ 5 5 d
74. y the User list Highlight the User name to which previously the products could have been tested on and press Select User Back at the search menu press Start Search to begin A search results will be displayed SELECT USER Test Status When Test Status is highlighted use the Green button to select the option required each time you press Green a different option will be displayed This can be PASS FAIL or which indicates both Storage Status When Storage Status is highlighted use the green button to select the option required every time you press Green a different option will be displayed This be NORMAL status DELETED status or which indicates both 34 Your Electrical Satety tester Date From This option allows the user to search for test results after the selected date Use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or press RED to abort them Em 0171900 20 48 123656789 Monday 1 January 1900 60 06 ROTATE NEXT FIELD FIELD Date To This option allows the user to search for test results before the selected date Use the encoder to highlight the digit to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or press RED to abort them 123456189 Wednesday 12 September 28001 14 11 ROTATE FIELD 35 Your Electrical Satety tester Start Search After all the sear
75. yed PRINTING TESTCODES WORKING On completion of downloading the Test Settings Editor menu is displayed 52 Your Electrical Satety tester If there are problems downloading e g due to interfacing problems then after a delay the following error message appears PRINTER TIMEOUT NO PRINTER CONNECTED PRESS START KEY TO CONTINUE Press Red to return to the Test Settings Editor menu Check if printer cable is connected or power to printer is turned on etc Also ensure if the proper printer setup has been configured at System Configuration amp Download Options menu Then re select the printing options and try again 53 Your Electrical Safety tester Edit User List Options nit 5 7 8 q 1 4 1 1 I MAIN USER MENU SETTINGS Note If you change the name of the user during testing all of the previous tests will still be referenced to the old user name this gives unlimited amounts of users within memory Edit User Name Select Setup from Main Menu The setup screen will be displayed Select User list using fast key or highlight Edit User List Options and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a user name and press User settings fast key or press Green to select the desired option You will be prompted to edit the current user settings Highlight setting fields with cursor and press Green to enter editing Insert fields as required using fast key Then press Green followed by Red
76. z AC Hipot DC Hipot DC IR or Ground Bond tests 50Hz EBond or 60Hz Output kV this is the target output voltage value to be reached after the ramp up period Time up this can be set to a specific value using the encoder or as in this example to be variable i e no time limit set test terminated by safety guard being released Time hold this can be set to a specific value using the encoder Time down this can be set to a specific value using the encoder 28 Your Electrical Satety tester Leak Hi this is the upper limit for the leakage current Leak Lo this is the lower limit for the leakage current It is used to determine that a EUT is correctly connected Arc detect this shows the level set for the detection of any arc that may occur in the EUT during testing Start shows the action needed to initiate the test sequence This refers to the usage of the external safety guard switch only the external guard switch and the Green button or the Green button only Test status here this shows that the test is in the hold phase This part of the display is used to indicate what part of the test cycle is being performed Elapsed test time this is shown below the test status AHV This is displayed to show that a voltage is being generated by the tester and if connected will appear at the selected test output sockets for EUT ofo This icon denotes that the front HV socket

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