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1. Optional GPIB port Line voltage Fuse selector SIGNAL I O port patie The SIGNAL I O port is used to Oller monitor the tester status PASS FAIL TEST and input START STOP signals It is also used with the Interlock key USB A port Used for remote control and firmware updates LINK port ls With the GCT 9040 acting as the TCAE master unit the LINK port is used J to control a GPT 9XXX slave unit to perform additional ACW DCW or IR tests Fan Fan Vents Exhaust fan Allow enough room for the fan to vent Do not block the fan openings GND GND Connect the GND ground terminal to the earth ground 17 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Line voltage input A Line voltage input Co 400 120 220 230VAC 10 Line voltage fuse a pp Line voltage selector and fuse N 1 100V 120V T7A 250V 220V 230V T4A 250V Optional GPIB GPIB Optional GPIB interface for remote port a control Na 18 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Set Up Line Voltage Connection and Power Up Background Before powering up the GCT 9040 ensure the correct voltage has been selected on the rear panel The GCT 9040 supports line voltages of 100V 120V 220V and 230V Steps 1 Check the line voltage and the fuse Page 127 in the fuse holder The desired line voltage should line up with the arrow on the fuse holder 2 Connect the power cord to the AC volta
2. EMC EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and EN 61326 2 1 laboratory use EMC requirements 2013 Conducted Emission Electrostatic Discharge Radiated Emission EN 61000 4 2 2009 EN55011 2009 A1 2010 Current Harmonics Radiated Immunity EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2014 EN 61000 4 3 2006 A2 2010 Voltage Fluctuations Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000 3 3 2013 EN 61000 4 4 2004 A2 2012 Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 5 2006 Conducted Susceptibility EN 61000 4 6 2014 Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 2010 Voltage Dip Interruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006 95 EC amp 2014 35 EU Safety Requirements EN 61010 1 2010 EN 61010 2 030 2010 133 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual NDEX ACCESSOTIES innsinn 11 Caution symbol ccceeeeeee 5 Cleaning the instrument 7 Declaration of conformity 133 DimensioDs cccccseees Disposal instructions EN61010 measurement category 6 pollution degree 7 Environment safety instruction cccceceeeeeeees 7 Error messages 124 External control wee 74 Interlock Key 80 OVELVICW cs a O 75 remote operation 76 remote terminal 5 signal I O operation 519 signal I O overview 77 FAO rapra r N 125 Front panel diag
3. page 67 Judgment 1 O cut time buzzer pass fail time FAIL gt time Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 26 Save the current test if necessary 72 GW INSTEK OPERATION 2 Press the UTILITY key UTILITY C 3 Press the TIME soft key to bring up the Time Common Utility Co menu Pn SIGNAL IO TIME CUT QR s LCD BUZZ INTER CTRL TIME 4 Use the scroll wheel to set the time f T or to turn the option OFF it J h4 SIGNAL IO TIME CUT OFF 000 1 999 9 5 Press EDIT SAVE to save the EDIT SAVE settings and exit to VIEW status The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel Note and exit back to VIEW status 73 74 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual EXTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I O port External Control Overview gcd svi cdccgensesssanssssedeneosssvessagivesses 75 Remote Terminal Overview ccccceeeseeesscsenseseseeeeecsesseesseeeseeseseeanaees 75 Remote Controller Operation eeeeccsesseseeeeeeeseseeeseeeeecsesseanaees 76 SIGNAL I O Overview ccssesssssssesseeeeseeeceeeeneneneacneecececceaeanaeaeeeeeseeees 77 Using the SIGNAL I O to Start Stop Tests 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeereeeees 79 Using the Interlock Key siiciastsieiiiiiss eran S iee 80 GW INSTEK EXTERNAL CONTROL External Control Overview The External Control section describes the front panel REMOTE terminal connection a
4. Z 9 o B b 5 2 a lt x lt N I T o 9 JIK LIMIN O PIQIR S T U V X j k l im st gt OISIN Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 GW INSTEK OPERATION 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to bring the cursor to the MANU test file name at the top of the screen The test file name is initially set as MANU_NAME cursor IMANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 E GBV 0 800V TIMER 001 0S Be con ink zZ LOM eR 3 Use the scroll wheel to scroll iO through the available characters 4 Press the Left Right arrow keys to Ca C gt go the next character 5 The MANU test file name is set when the current test setting is saved or when the cursor is moved to another setting Saving and Exiting EDIT Status Background After all test parameters have been set the test can be saved Steps 1 When in EDIT status press the EDIT SAVE key to save the ea current test This will enter the VIEW status for the chosen test number 45 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual EDIT MANU QA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI1 0 800V LO 0 00V 10 00 eV EW GBR mA TIMER 001 0S KEA Sk a 2 The Status changes from EDIT to VIEW AN Pressing the EDIT SAVE key again will return the Note tester back to EDIT status f
5. from page 58 e LINK Test Configuration from page 60 e Run LINK Test from page 63 Before operating the GCT 9040 please read the safety precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page 19 as well as the safety information in the user manuals of the GPT 9XXX units that function as the slave units when using the link connection 57 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual LINK Connection Background Any GPT 98XX or GPT 99XX unit can be used in conjunction with the GCT 9040 to perform additional ACW DCW or IR tests The LINK port on the GCT 9040 and the RS 232 port on the slave unit is used to connect both devices The GPT 9XXX interface should be configured to the RS 232 with a baud of 115200 Steps 1 Ensure the power is off on both the GCT 9040 and the GPT 9XXX slave unit 2 Connect the LINK cable GTL 132 to the LINK port on the GCT 9040 and to the RS 232 port on the GPT 9XXX unit 3 Connect the DUT as shown on page 30 Note Stack the units vertically to use the cable GCT 9040 master unit Si a LINK cable GPT 9XXX slave unit 58 GW INSTEK OPERATION AN No more than 2 units should be stacked vertically Note 59 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual LINK Test Configuration AN First ensure the GPT 9XXX interface s set to RS Note 232 and that the baud rate is set to 115200 See the Remote Control chapter of the corresponding user manual for configuration detai
6. or No GPIB connected if there is not a GPIB device configured connected Query Example SYST GPIB VERS gt GPIB V1 00 Returns the GPIB version 95 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Function Commands BUN CG HOTS TEST erante snee EE tvasidecds E E a 96 FUNCtont TES Tye cscscesctsarsiosttaveeneadisteaseesietnitinseeeucn E R EANES 97 MEASUTESXA 5 sccssclsadicecosssceved sabia a AE NNE ANE EE NEEE EER 97 MAINI FUNCHOM ererat teenaan aE ERR E ads 98 Set FUNCtion TEST Description Turns the currently selected test output on or off for the GCT 9040 If a slave is connected using the LINK cable its output will also turn on according to the order of the test settings G W W G G W Setting the FUNCtion TEST command to OFF at the end of a test will also temporarily turn the PASS FAIL buzzer sound off Note Setting the FUNCtion TEST command to OFF will not turn the test off for a connected slave unit Please use the FUNCtion1 TEST OFF command Syntax FUNCtion TEST ON OFF Query Syntax FUNCtion TEST Parameter ON Turns the test on OFF Turns the test off Return parameter TEST ON Test is on TEST OFF Testis off Example FUNC TEST ON Turns the output on GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Set FUNCtion1 TEST Description Turns the currently selected test output on or off for a slave GPT 9XXxX Setting the FUNCtion TEST command to OFF at the end of a test will also tem
7. QAH MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 Ta TIMER 001 0S FCON nk r7 AN Do not touch any terminals test leads or any other Note connections when the test is on 50 GW INSTEK OPERATION PASS FAIL MANU Test Background If the test is allowed to run to completion the test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped then the tester will judge the test as either PASS or FAIL AN The test will be judged PASS when Note e The HI and LO limits have not been tripped during the test time The test will be judged FAIL when e Either the HI or LO limit has been tripped during the test time e A protection setting has been tripped during the test time See page 129 for a list of error messages PASS Judgment 1 When the test is judged as PASS as PASS will be displayed the buzzer will sound and the PASS indicator will be lit green MANU H MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 0 051 E GBR 005 1mQ TIMER 001 0S G W H nk 4 ZERO 2 The PASS judgment will be held on the display until the STOP or START button is pressed Pressing the STOP button will nis return the tester to the READY status a w GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Pressing the START button will aie restart the test hams AN The buzzer will only sound if the Pass Sound is set Note to ON See page 67 for buzzer details The START button i
8. Return parameter 0 000 020 9 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 DCW CLOS 2 00 Sets the DCW LO SET current to 2mA for the slave unit 108 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Set MANU1 DCW TTIMe Description Sets or returns the DCW test time in seconds for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used In special MANU mode the TIMER can be turned off Syntax MANU1 DCW TTIMe lt NR2 gt OFF Query Syntax MANU1 DCW TTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 5 999 9 seconds OFF TIMER OFF special MANU mode Return parameter lt NR2 gt 0 5 999 9 seconds TIME OFF TIMER is OFF special MANU mode Example MANU1 DCW TTIM 1 Sets the DCW test time to 1 second for the slave unit Set MANU1 DCW REF Description Sets or returns the DCW reference value in mA for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used The reference value must be less than the HI SET value The reference value uses the same range as the HI SET value Syntax MANU1 DCW REF lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 DCW REF Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 010 9 GPT 98XX Return parameter 0 000 020 9 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 DCW REF 0 01 Sets the DCW reference to 0 01 mA for the slave unit 109 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Set MANU1 DCW ARCCurrent Description Sets or returns the DCW ARC current value in mA for the sla
9. Voltage HISet Error GCT 9040 CUT V HI SET Error 43 Voltage LOSet Error GCT 9040 CUT V LO SET Error 45 Buffer Error Command buffer overflow Example SYST ERR gt 0 No Error Returns 0 No Error as the error message SYSTem1 ERRor Query Description Returns any errors in the output buffer of the slave GPT 9XXX unit See the error code table below for details Query Syntax SYSTem1 ERRor Return parameter lt string gt Returns an error string that includes an error code and an error description Error Code Table Error code Error description 0 No Error 20 Command Error 21 Value Error 22 String Error 23 Query Error 24 Mode Error 25 Time Error 26 DC Over 50W GPT 98XX DC Over 100W GPT 99XX 99XXA 27 GBV gt 5 4V 30 Voltage Setting Error 31 Current Setting Error 32 Current HI SET Error 33 Current LO SET Error 94 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL 34 Resistance HI SET Error 35 Resistance LO SET Error 36 REF Setting Error 37 Frequency Setting Error 38 ARC Setting Error 39 RAMP Time Setting Error 40 TEST Time Setting Error 45 Buffer Error 60 Get Data 0 GPT 9900 only get SWEEP Data Example SYST1 ERR gt 0 No Error Returns 0 No Error as the error message SYSTem GPIB VERSion Description Queries the GPIB version Query Syntax SYSTem GPIB VERSion Return parameter lt string gt Returns The GPIB version as a string GPIB V1 00
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11. LINK mode The Ground Mode setting cannot be turned on with the IR and GB function Syntax MANU1 UTILity GROUNDMODE ON OFF Query Syntax MANU1 UTILity GROUNDMODE Parameter OFF Turns ground mode off Return parameter ON Turns ground mode on Example MANU1 UTIL GROUNDMODE ON Turns GROUND MODE on for the slave unit 119 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual MANUs lt x gt EDIT SHOW Query Description Returns the test parameters of a selected manual test for the GCT 9040 Query Syntax MANU lt x gt EDIT SHOW Parameter lt Xx gt lt NR1 gt 000 100 Manual test number Return parameter lt string gt Returns a string in the following format Test function test voltage HI SET value LO SET value Ramp time test time Example MANU1 EDIT SHOW gt GB 09 14A H 598 8m L 000 0m V 5 473v T 000 5S Returns the test parameters of manual test number 1 Set TESTok RETurn Description Allows OK to be displayed on the remote terminal when a test has stopped PASS FAIL or STOP When used with a slave OK is displayed after all tested have stopped By default TESTok RETurn is set to OFF Syntax TESTok RETurn ON OFF Query Syntax TESTok RETurn Parameter ON Enables the OK message to be Return parameter displayed OFF Disables the message Example TEST RET OFF Disables the message GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Common Commands CLG
12. arrow on the fuse holder Insert the fuse socket 127 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Rating The fuse for the GCT 9040 100V 120V T7A 250V 220V 230V T4A 250V Error Messages System Self Test The following error messages or messages may appear on the GCT 9040 screen during the Start Up initialization If any of these error messages appear on the unit please see an authorized GW Instek distributor Error Messages Description 0x11 EEPROMI Error 0x12 EEPROMI Error 0x24 GB I Offset Error 128 GW INSTEK APPENDIX Test Errors The following error messages or messages may appear on the GCT screen when configuring or running tests Error Messages Description SHORT Voltage is too low or there is no High Voltage output Indicates that the DUT could be shorted V 0 For GB tests Voltage is equal to 0 Check to see that the SENSE H or SOURCE H is not open I lt SET For GB tests Current too low Indicates that the SOURCE L or SOURCE H test lead is open or poorly connected Test the test lead connection with the DUT to confirm I gt SET For GB tests Current is too high R 0 For GB tests Resistance 0 This error indicates that there is an error with the measured resistance 0Q Perform the zeroing function again GBV OVER GBV gt 7 2V 129 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual GCT 9040 Specifications The specifications apply when the GCT 9040 is pow
13. asin esis sucks eee evens et ssss tp hesentytovgs N EA 121 DN sss spit cee esis lea E Ar E E anaes turncucavessaielvacnes 121 TDN desssstivscsidaivevestivvn ea i E a a E EA E A ieens 121 CLS Set Description The CLS command clears the internal registers Syntax CLS IDN Description Queries the model number serial number and firmware version of the tester Query Syntax IDN Return parameter lt string gt Returns the instrument identification as a string in the following format GCT 9040 XXXXXXXXXXXX V1 00 Model number GCT 9040 Serial number 12 character serial number Firmware version V1 00 IDNI Description Queries the model number serial number and firmware version of the slave unit when in LINK mode Query Syntax IDN1 121 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Return parameter lt string gt Returns the instrument identification as a string in the following format GPT 9803 XXXXXXXXXXXX V1 00 Model number GPT 9803 Serial number 12 character serial number Firmware version V1 00 122 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Remote Commands RM TOPE i airesin i a a i a 123 RMTOFF Set Description This command can be used to terminate a remote session When this command is used RMT will no longer be displayed on the front panel indicating that remote mode has been terminated Syntax RMTOFF Special Functions InterLock Key OPen sissseviseveeessissrassiensvens
14. capitals and the remainder long form in lower case The commands can be written in capitals or lower case just so long as the short or long forms are complete An incomplete command will not be recognized Below are examples of correctly written commands Long form SYSTem BUZZer KEYSound SYSTEM BUZZER KEYSOUND system buzzer keysound Short form SYST BUZZ KEYS syst buzz keys Command MANU STEP 100 1 Command header Format 2 Space 3 Parameter 1 23 Parameters Type Description Example lt Boolean gt Boolean logic 0 1 lt NRI gt integers 0 1 2 3 lt NR2 gt decimal 0 1 3 14 8 5 numbers 87 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual lt NR3 gt floating point 4 5e 1 8 25e 1 lt NRf gt any of NR1 2 3 1 1 5 4 5e 1 lt string gt ASCII text TEST_NAME string Message CR LF Carriage Return Line feed code Terminator 88 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Command List for GCT 9040 System SYSTem LCD CONT ast 00 eeeeeeeecneeeeesseeeeeaeeeeeees 91 Commands SYSTem LCD BRIGHEne 0 ceeceeeescesecesesessecesseeeees 91 SYSTem BUZZer PSOUND cccecceesceesceseeeseeseenees 92 SYSTem BUZZer FSOUND cccecceeceesceseeeteesseenaes 92 SYSTem BUZZer PTIME cc ce ccecccccssececsesseeeesseeeees 92 SYSTem BUZZer FTIME ceccecescceescecsseceseeeesseeeees 93 SYS Tem ERRO siscss secsssecoasenseaeessvoveeetevevseeveseasvaceoos 93 SYS Tem Li ERR Of seeds seco sdeccvsecesscueseccocsevceneceenedessacs
15. further details about the grounding mode for the ACW DCW and IR tests please see the GPT 9XXX user manual Ground Mode Icons The ground mode icons represent the ground mode settings NAME REF NAME REF 01 00mA 01 00mA mA mA 7 000 1S TIMER 7 000 18 TIMER GB Z ss cB 7n DEE GROUND GROUND MODE OFF MODE ON 34 GWINSTEK OPERATION AY The GCT 9040 is a floating device The DUT Warning ground mode setup depends on the GPT 9XXX ground mode setting GCT 9040 GB tests GPT 9XXX ACW DCW Source H High Voltage terminal Sense H Return terminal Sense L GROUND MODE GROUND MODE OFF ON or OFF GROUNDED DUT GCT 9040 GB tests GPT 9XXX ACW DCW i fine Source H High Voltage terminal ae Return terminal Sense L Teee Source L DUT FLOATING GROUND MODE GROUND MODE OFF ON or OFF 35 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual GB Manual Testing This section describes how to create edit and run a single GB safety test Each Manual setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected manual test no other manual tests are affected Each manual test can be created stored recalled to from one of 100 memory locations e Choose Recall a Manual Test number from page 37 e Edit Manual Test Settings from page 38 e Setting the GB Test Current from page 39 e Setting the Test Frequency from page 39 e Setting the Upper and Lower Limits fro
16. plastic envelopes should the need arise to return the unit to GW Instek 13 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Appearance Front Panel PASS FAIL indicators Display Function keys Directional keys READY indicator TEST indicator CAUTION indicator Sense H and L cee O terminals POWER PEN J C k CSS D Source H and L ee e j terminals START a REMOTE terminal Scroll wheel STOP button Configuration keys Display 240 X 64 dot matrix display LCD Function keys The function keys correspond to the soft keys directly above on the main display Pass Fail hai The PASS and FAIL indicators indicators cD p light up upon a PASS or FAIL test result at the end of a manual test or automatic test ESC key The FSC key is used to exit out of a menu or cancel a setting PAGE key The PAGE key is used in the EDIT status to toggle the HI LO setting between mQ amp V Directional arrow The directional arrow keys are keys O used to navigate menus and parameter settings 14 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED READY indicator The READY indicator is lit when the tester is ready to begin testing The STOP button is used to put the tester into READY status TEST indicator ad The TEST indicator is lit when a test is on The START button is used to put the tester into TEST status CAU
17. test must first be in GB mode and the cutoff mode must be set to CUT_V see the MANU GB CUTMode command before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB VHISet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB VHISet Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 001 7 200 Return parameter Example MANU GB VHIS 2 000 Sets the HI SET voltage to 2V AN REF V HI Set V lt 7 2V Note Set MANU GB VLOSet Description Sets or returns the GB LO SET voltage value in V The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value The test must first be in GB mode and the cutoff mode must be set to CUT_V see the MANU GB CUTMode command before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB VLOSet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB VLOSet Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000V 7 199V Return parameter 115 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Example MANU GB VLOS 1 000 Sets the GB LO SET voltage to 1V Set MANU GB TTIMe Description Sets or returns the GB test time in seconds The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB TTIMe lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB TTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 5 999 9 seconds Return parameter Example MANU GB TTIM 1 Sets the GB test time to 1 second Set MANU GB FREQuency Description Sets or returns the GB test frequency in Hz The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB FREQuency 50 60 Query Syntax MANU GB FREQuency Pa
18. the START button This will NN start the manual test For more C B details on running a manual test l see page 47 a Sias GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL AN To put the tester back to RMT simply issue another Note remote control command 85 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Command Syntax IEEE488 2 Partial compatibility Compatible Standard SCPI 1999 Partial compatibility Command SCPI commands follow a tree like structure Structure organized into nodes Each level of the command tree is a node Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree Each keyword node of an SCPI command is separated by a colon For example the diagram below shows an SCPI sub structure and a command example MANU MANU ACW VOLTage ACW ae ie VOLTage CHlSet CLOSet Command types There are a number of different instrument commands and queries A command sends instructions or data to the unit and a query receives data or status information from the unit Command types Setting A single or compound command with without a parameter Example MANU STEP 1 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark 2 A parameter data is returned Example MANU1 ACW VOLTage Command Forms Commands and queries have two different forms long and short The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in
19. 0 001 042 0 GPT 98XX Return parameter 0 001 110 0 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 ACW CHIS 10 0 Sets the ACW HI SET current to 10 mA 103 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Set MANU1 ACW CLOSet Description Sets or returns the ACW LO SET current value in milliamps for the slave unit when in LINK mode The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used The LO SET range must use the HI SET range If all the digits in the LO SET range are outside the HI SET range an error will be produced All digits outside the HI SET range are ignored and will not be used For example HI SET value LO SET value1 0 005 gt error LO SET value2 0 053 gt no error In the example above LO SET value1 will produce an error as all digits are outside the range of HI SET LO SET value2 will not produce an error but will return 0 05 not 0 053 Syntax MANU1 ACW CLOSet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 ACW CLOSet Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 041 9 GPT 98XX Return parameter 0 000 109 9 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 ACW CLOS 20 0 Sets the ACW LO SET current to 20 mA for the slave unit 104 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Set MANU1 ACW TTIMe Description Sets or returns the ACW test time in seconds for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used Note A TIME ERR will result
20. 40 User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the tester in the United Kingdom make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions NOTE This lead appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Yellow Earth OF Blue Neutral Q Van Brown Live Phase As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug appliance proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green amp Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E the earth symbol or coloured Green Green amp Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red If in doubt consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier This cable appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse refer to the rating information on the equipment and or user instructions for details As a guide a cable of 0 75mm should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse Larger conductors would normally require 13A types depending on the connection method used Any e
21. 9XXA Example MANU1 ACW REF 0 01 Sets the ACW reference to 0 01 mA for the slave unit Set MANU1 ACW ARCCurrent Description Sets or returns the ACW ARC current value in mA for the slave unit when in LINK mode ARC must be enabled before the ARC current can be set The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET value The ARC current is limited to 2X the HI SET value Syntax MANU1 ACW ARCCurrent lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 ACW ARCCurrent Parameter lt NR2 gt 1 000 080 0 GPT 98XX Return parameter 2 000 200 0 GPT 99XX 99XXA 106 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Example MANU1 ACW ARCC 0 04 Sets the ACW ARC value to 0 04 mA for the slave unit Set MANU1 DCW VOLTage Description Sets or returns the DCW voltage in kV for the slave unit The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used Note A DC Over 50W error will result if the DCW Voltage X HISET value is gt 50 watts GPT 98XX Note A DC Over 100W error will result if the DCW Voltage X HISET value is gt 100 watts GPT 99XX 99XXA Syntax MANU1 DCW VOLTage lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 DCW VOLTage Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 100 6 100 kV Return parameter Example MANU1 DCW VOLT 6 Sets the DCW voltage to 6 kV for the slave unit Set MANU1 DCW CHISet Description Sets or returns the DCW HISET current value in milliamps for the slave u
22. ANUIIR RUOBED cssscsusvssccatrnpaaiastraevseaiedsins 111 MANULIR TIME sroin iriennerien 112 MANULIR REE ccscsctsaainivatioainieamnain 112 MANU GB CUIMode s src 113 MANU GB CURRENt 6 iiciisistsadaterneniemaderceaniedbnenblen 113 MANU GB RHISet nsss 114 MAU BROCE isisisi 114 MANU GB VHISet isinisi 115 MANU GB VLOS t seisis 115 MANU GB TIIME sicstasieadscgenaaiminsamsunimniiice 116 MANU GB FREQuency ass cscspisvcrussavsanssotevqaseaesduertes 116 MAIN USGBIRED cccssausctcascescedunrsaiaaienslaenamsngineaainte 117 MANUIGBZEROCHECK scssisccsassaevsnisraovenasontvendaoctn 117 MANU TTI AR CIMGAG sass nsansisnnadentinniiionnnelene 118 MANUTUTIMIEY PASSION vssasisvivecsmnstsincinienaiinne 118 MANUT UTILity FAILmode 4 icdiintaiinsinetaineiee 118 MANUT UTILity MAXHold sasssisssssenssensinerssancdensnies 119 MANUL1 UTILity GROUNDMODE 0sceee 119 MANU lt x EDIT SHOW ssisissscrescesscnrretemmcleweiete 120 TES LORE Fats c acrcinnncindveiatociindeansetin 120 TESTOKRET UIs pocieranie 120 PA A E tata A 121 DIN Asian cana ankaniauneasteenamanaties 121 BUDDING cos cpiteseoiai eis teas ainda taataaiei iaeaes ay antaaioes aes 121 RMTOFF sssacacssesiandonmnte carina eaieanamrennativioas 123 InterLock Key Open ccccccesesesseseeesesseeeeeseeneens 123 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL System Commands SYSTem LCDiCON Trast erene reir EA TRONAR RRE 91 SYSTem LCD BRIGhtnesS ccccccccceececssecesseecseecessseeseesseeeessecesneeesseens 91 SYSTem
23. Action OFF Key Lock OFF INTERLOCK OFF LCD BUZZ INTER TIME 4 Use the UP DOWN arrow keysto a choose a menu item Start Ctrl Double Action Key Lock or INTERLOCK 5 Use the scroll wheel to select the Ma setting for the chosen menu item S Start Ctrl FRONT PANEL REMOTE CONNECT SIGNAL IO Double Action ON OFF Key Lock ON OFF INTERLOCK ON OFF 6 Press EDIT SAVE to save the pauls settings and exit to VIEW status AN The Double Action setting is ignored when the Note GCT 9040 is being controlled remotely using the USB or GPIB interfaces 71 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual AN If a test is started with INTERLOCK ON but the Note interlock signal I O pins are not shorted either with the included interlock key or manually the INTERLOCK OPEN message will be displayed preventing the test from starting Interlock open message MANU 002 MANU_INAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI1 0 84 LO 0 000V 0 60 AnA A aati IREADY GBR TIMER 001 0S EAA con n z ZERO Signal O Time Cut Settings Description The Signal I O Time Cut setting determines how the I O fail signal is output for a FAIL or PASS judgment When set to OFF the fail pass signal stays low on a judgment Pass Fail judgment FAIL o PASS gt time When turned ON the fail pass signal is pulsed active low for the duration of the signal I O time cut time buzzer fail or pass time see
24. BUZZer PSOUND rres EA E 92 SYSTem BUZ Zer FSOUND iann E ER 92 SYSTem BUZZer P HMen 92 SYS Tem BUZ Zer FIMEN ERIRE 93 SYS Tem ERROL isei ier eSEE EENEN R E EE 93 SYSTEM ERROL aoirde aI EREA a sees deiner 94 SYSTem GPIB VERSION cccccsccesecssecssecseecssececeseceeceseceseceaecaecssecneeees 95 SYSTem LCD CONTrast Description Sets the contrast of the LCD display from 1 low to 8 bright Syntax SYSTem LCD CONTrast lt NR1 gt Query Syntax SYSTem LCD CONTrast Parameter lt NRI gt 1 8 Return parameter Example SYST LCD CONT 5 Sets the display contrast to 5 Set SYSTem LCD BRIGhtness Description Sets the brightness of the LCD display from 1 dark to 2 bright Syntax SYSTem LCD BRIGhtness lt NR1 gt Query Syntax SYSTem LCD BRIGhtness Parameter lt NR1I gt 1 dark 2 bright Return parameter GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Example SYST LCD BRIG 2 Sets the display brightness to bright Set SYSTem BUZZer PSOUND Description Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a PASS judgment Syntax SYSTem BUZZer PSOUND ON OFF Query Syntax SYSTem BUZZer PSOUND Parameter ON PASS Sound on Return parameter OFF PASS Sound off Example SYST BUZZ PSOUND ON Turns the buzzer sound on for PASS judgments Set SYSTem BUZZer FSOUND Description Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a FAIL judgment Syntax SYSTem BUZZer FSOUND ON OFF Query Syntax SYSTem BUZZer FSOUN
25. CT 9040 generates outputs up to 40A ac WARNING Follow all safety precautions warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument 1 Never touch the tester lead wires terminals probes and other connected equipment when the tester is testing 2 After testing any probes terminals or ports may become extremely hot due to the high test current Do not touch these points to avoid burns 3 Do not turn the tester on and off quickly or repeatedly When turning the power off please allow a few moments before turning the power back on This will allow the protection circuits to properly initialize Do not turn the power off when a test is running unless in an emergency 4 Only use those test leads supplied with the instrument Leads with inappropriate gauges can be dangerous to both the operator and the instrument Never use the Sense leads on the SOURCE terminals GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 5 Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded 6 Only connect the test leads to the SOURCE H SENSE H terminals before the start of a test Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times 7 Always press the STOP button when pausing testing 8 Do not leave the tester unattended Always turn the power off when leaving the testing area 9 When remotely controlling the tester ensure adequate safety measures are in place to prevent Inadvertent output of the
26. D Parameter ON FAIL Sound on Return parameter OFF FAIL Sound off Example SYST BUZZ FSOUND ON Turns the buzzer sound on for FAIL judgments Set SYSTem BUZZer PTIMe Description Sets the PASS sound duration in seconds Syntax SYSTem BUZZer PTIMe lt NR2 gt Query Syntax SYSTem BUZZer PTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 2 999 9 Return parameter 92 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Example SYST BUZZ PTIM 1 Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a PASS judgment Set SYSTem BUZZer FTIMe Description Sets the FAIL Sound duration in seconds Syntax SYSTem BUZZer FTIMe lt NR2 gt Query Syntax SYSTem BUZZer FTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 2 999 9 Return parameter Example SYST BUZZ FTIM 1 Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a FAIL judgment SYSTem ERRor Description Returns any errors in the output buffer for the GCT 9040 See the error code table below for details Query Syntax SYSTem ERRor Return parameter lt string gt Returns an error string that includes an error code and an error description Error Code Table Error code Error description 0 No Error 20 Command Error 21 Value Error 22 String Error 23 Query Error 24 Mode Error 27 GBV gt 7 2V 31 Current Setting Error 34 Resistance HI SET Error 35 Resistance LO SET Error 36 REF Setting Error 93 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 37 Frequency Setting Error 40 TEST Time Setting Error 41 LINK Setting Error LINK GPT 9800 9900 Error 42
27. Format C 2M 50000M NULL Sets the HI SET value to Example MANU1 1R RHIS 10 GPT 98XX Sets the IR HI SET resistance to 10 MQ for the slave unit Example MANU1 1R RHIS 0 010 GPT 99XX Sets the IR HI SET resistance to 10 MQ for the slave 99XXA nit Set MANU1 IR RLOSet Description Sets or returns the IR LO SET resistance value in MQ GPT 98XX or GQ for the slave unit when in LINK mode The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 1IR RLOSet lt NR1 gt Query Syntax MANU1 IR RLOSet 111 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Parameter lt NRI gt GPT 98XX only Return parameter 1 9999 unit MQ GPT 99XX GPT 99XXA only Format A 0 001 50 00 unit GQ Format B 0 001G 50 00G Format C 1M 50000M Example MANU1 1IR RLOS 10 GPT 98XX Sets the IR LO SET resistance to 10MQ for the slave unit Example MANU1 IR RLOS 0 010 GPT 99XX Sets the IR LO SET resistance to 10MQ for the slave 99XXA unit Set MANU1 IR TTIMe Description Sets or returns the IR test time in seconds for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 IR TTIMe lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 IR TTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 1 0 999 9 seconds Return parameter Example MANU1 IR TTIM 1 Sets the IR test time to 1 second for the slave unit Set
28. Ground Bond Tester GCT 9040 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO 82CT 90400E01 Dad ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER finn GW INSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sc cscnssecpederspeeceanticeoseioeneougundvosepare 5 GETTING STARTED yic5 sess cetcecenccictescadewsteetecsteeciaecencctateasans 9 GCT 9040 Overview ou ceeee eee e es 10 Appearance cc eececeeccc eee ce ee eeee an eeeeaees 14 Set Mite ceccursanacecbonttnaueatGenndesesbaaaiedacs 19 OPERATION seareiros esn raen AEE I a E NES 25 Menu Trees srini nai 26 Test Lead Connection eee 30 GB Manual Testing neee 36 Linked ACW DCW IR Tests eee 57 Common Utility Settings n 66 EXTERNAL CONTROL visccs cnccicedscavcesscccitectcnaspensscssecceuenss 74 External Control Overview sees 75 REMOTE CONTRO Wes ccpencucasicevccausseoxcuneg ievatacenousbeedacens 81 Interface Configu
29. H1 0 800V Lor0000v 10 00 E GBV 0 800V TIMEH 001 0S EEA Gk ES HI limit LO limit Example Q units Frea sone Hi s00 pma Lo 000 0ma 10 00 no e GBV 5 000V TIMEH 001 0S EEA Ok A o HI limit LO limit AN The LO SET setting is limited by the HI SET Note setting The LO SET limit cannot be greater than the HI SET limit 41 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Setting a Reference Value Background The REF acts as an offset The REF value is subtracted from the measured current ACW DCW or measured resistance IR GB Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 2 Press the PAGE soft key to choose the REF value unit voltage or resistance AN Toggling the REF units will also toggle the HI LO Note units HI LO mQ HI LO V The REF units and the HI LO units are the same If the units are changed the HI LO settings will need to be set again See page 40 for setting the HI LO values 3 Press the UP DOWN arrow keys a to bring the cursor to the REF setting Cv 4 Use the scroll wheel to set the fi ON REF value Cc j ay REF Q 000 0mQ 650 0mQ REF V 0 000V 7 200V Example V units REF MANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 500V FREQ 60Hz HI1 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 Eo GBV 1 300V TIMER 001 0S cw A CON a Co Z 42 GW INSTEK OPERATION Example Q units REF IMANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 020 0mQ FREQ 60Hz H1 500 0mQ LO 000 0mQ 10 00 roe D
30. Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 Moov 10 00 fae GBR mA Ek M Z TIMER 001 0S EDIT status is used to edit the manual test parameters Pressing the EDIT SAVE key will save any changes Pressing the ESC key will cancel any changes EDIT status MANU 002 MANU_NAME reer FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0W00v 10 00 Eo GBV 0 80TV TIMER 001 0S cow CON o Co MMH LOB IMER When the tester is in READY status it is ready to begin testing Pressing the START button will begin testing and put the tester into TEST status Pressing the MANU key will return the tester to VIEW status READY status MANU MANU_NAME zerra FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 N o0Vv i V READY GBR ma TIMER 001 0S KA N n z ZERO GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual TEST status STOP status ZERO status MANU test number 28 TEST status is active when a MANU test is running Pressing STOP will cancel the test TEST status MANU QA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0NK00V 10 00 0 051 GBR 005 1mQ TIMER 001 0S KEA BF CONT o Coit zero STOP status is shown when a manual test did not finish running and has been stopped by the operator Pressing STOP will return the tester to READY status STOP status MANU MA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V _ FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V Lo 0 W 00v 10 00 0 051 GBR 005 1mQ TIMER 001 0S EKAA D E ZERO status is shown when performing a zeroing test f
31. ILity MAXHOId oo cece cnesesseseseseseeserseseseseseeeeees 119 MANU1 UTILity GROUNDMODE cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeees 119 MANUSx gt EDIT SHOW riirii eenei eene Gi i 120 TESTOK RE TUNM iaie EN E TE 120 Set MANU STEP Description Sets the MANU test number for the GCT 9040 Syntax MANU STEP lt NR1 gt Query Syntax MANU STEP Parameter lt NR1I gt 0 100 Return parameter Example MANU STEP 100 Sets the manual test number to 100 Set MANU1 STEP Description Sets the MANU test number for the slave unit Syntax MANU1 STEP lt NR1 gt Query Syntax MANU1 STEP Parameter lt NRI gt 0 100 Return parameter Example MANU1 STEP 100 Sets the manual test number to 100 for the slave unit Set MANU NAME Description Sets or returns the test name for the selected manual test The test must be in MANU mode before this command can be used Note only alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 and the _ underscore character can be used to set the MANU test name 101 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Syntax MANU NAME lt string gt Query Syntax MANU NAME Parameter lt string gt 10 character string first character must Return parameter be a letter Example MANU NAME test Sets the manual test name to test1 Set MANU1 RTIMe Description Sets or returns the Ramp Time for the test in seconds for the slave unit when in LINK mode Note A TIME ERR will result if the Ramp Time Test Time is 2 240 seconds whe
32. MANU1 1IR REF Description Sets or returns the IR reference value in MO GPT 98XX or GQ for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used The reference value must be lower than the HI SET value Syntax MANU1 1R REF lt NR1 gt Query Syntax MANU1 IR REF 112 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Parameter lt NRI gt GPT 98XX only Return parameter 0000 9999 unit MQ GPT 99XX GPT 99XXA only Format A 0 50 00 unit GQ Format B 0G 50 00G Format C 0M 50000M Example MANU1 1R REF 900 GPT 98Xx Sets the IR reference to 900 MQ for the slave unit Example MANU1 1R REF 0 900 GPT 99XX Sets the IR reference to 900 MQ for the slave unit 99XXA Set MANU GB CUTMode Description Sets or returns the cutoff mode as resistance or voltage The cutoff mode determines whether pass or fail testing is judged on resistance or voltage limits This is equivalent to the front panel operation of using the PAGE key to select the HI LO units when in EDIT status page 40 Syntax MANU GB CUTMode CUT_R CUT_V Query Syntax MANU GB CUTMode Parameter CUT_R Cutoff mode is set to resistance Return parameter CUT_V Cutoff mode is set to voltage Example MANU GB CUTMode CUT_R Sets the cutoff mode to resistance Example2 MANU GB CUTMode gt CUT_R The cutoff mode is set as resistance cutoff Set MANU GB CURRent Description Sets or returns the GB cu
33. Max 700VA Dimensions amp Weight 330 W x 148 H x 460 D mm Max Approximately 17kg max Memory Single Step Memory MANU 100 blocks Table 1 Output Limitation in GCT 9040 Upper Current Pause Output Time GB 20A lt I lt 40A At least as long 999 9 as the output time 3A lt I lt 20A Not necessary 999 9 NOTE Output Time Ramp Time Test Time 131 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 Dimensions lo g GCT 9040 User Manual 395 9 E 132 GW INSTEK APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO LTD No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT SUZHOU CO LTD No 69 Lushan Road Suzhou New District Jiangsu China declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product Electrical Safety Tester Model Number GCT 9040 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC amp 2014 30 EU and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC amp 2014 35 EU For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive the following standards were applied
34. NOL Tage ss ccasiictiviin RAE E AN 103 WHA GW CHISeticccnreeiiss aki otiestiede sai ERTA eels 103 UA CW CLOSE n hens ENRE 104 WL AGW Tl TIME fscsccssccssseieseiteeieente Aiea atedinleseein 105 UL ACW ERE OUCHCY sorsien aee n Aie 105 WTA CW REE 6 ves scenctesSerdeagerasiterean tas EEO ecatienavlion au nee 106 WUTLEACW ARC Ciirrenteciiasc tein aie chen Ren ete 106 WL DOW NOL Tage css ccsesceccastitsscesessssevevantievteveescusdeavesevoveveststeantes 107 UL DCW CHISet wasessscesciisecet ciel ehh ean 107 WILE DOW CLOSE r a sie deo vdet AER 108 WL DCW SIME r a a EEA RSE 109 ULKDCW REF cerios nern e oN EIEEE 109 UL DCW A RCC Ur rent oses ensasi saai 110 UTIR VOL Tag Eise errena stots E E E 110 URIR RHI Set sacan enn t nanain a AE TRN 111 UIIRRLOS Etien ti E R 111 URIR TTIMe 355 cveisvessdeasbissvcastessiepatsereedvecvelevdedacssnGiesthetlesisosieoeteen 112 WISIR REE oirir ara A E E 112 UGB CUIMod nn ierre a ERRAN a 113 UGB CURREN a enren nan EE N EANAN 113 UCB REISE t rea I ER EE I 114 UGB RLOSE nrn EAE A AENT 114 UGB VHISE iann ia EERE E EE E 115 UGB V EOSEE ison tee Sede OEE RASA 115 UGB T TIM Einriioiiir ar aA EEEE AONA 116 UGB FREQUENCY aiei in E es bepkeite 116 UGB REP oiaro roret ari nea teks cs dan EGOE ER 117 U GB ZEROCHECK nin A E AEEA 117 UL UTILityARCMOde sitios iii 118 WT UTTLity PASSH OM anena leap ccuesovevensnvetedeess 118 TUT TLity BATLMOde siseses 118 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL MANU UT
35. T GBV 5 200V TIMER 001 0S KEA CONT iin Z O aa AN Limitations Note REF Q HI Set Q x I Set lt 7 2V REF V HI Set V lt 7 2V A reference offset can be automatically created Note using the zeroing function See page 54 for details Setting the Test Time Timer Background The TIMER setting is used to set the test time for the current test The test time determines how long the test current is applied to the DUT The test time can be set from 0 5 to 999 9 seconds with a resolution of 0 1 seconds Test Start time lt x TEST TIME Initial time Approximately 100ms AN Each test has an initial test time of approximately Note 100ms This time cannot be edited Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 43 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 2 Press the TIMER soft key or use the UP DOWN arrow keys to bring the cursor to the TIMER OR setting Ca Cs IMANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 om GBV 0 800V TIMER 001 0S KEA CONT Main z m A cursor 3 Use the scroll wheel to set the Ge a TIMER value aaa O GB 000 5s 999 9s Creating a MANU Test File Name Background Each MANU test can have a user defined test file name default MANU_NAME up to 10 characters long See the character list below for the allowed characters Character List 1121314 516 CIDE F G cid eif g lt
36. TION The CAUTION indicator will light indicator aN up when the output terminals are active Only after the test has gt c finished or stopped will the indicator turn off SENSE and The SOURCE H SOURCE L SOURCE SENSE H and SENSE L terminals terminals are used for GB testing Scroll wheel a The scroll wheel is used to edit f _ parameter values ae UTILITY key pales Used to enter the Common Utility C menu EDIT SAVE key EPIT SAVE Used to start editing MANU tests C as well as save settings and parameters MANU key MANU The MANU key is used to select C manual tests 15 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual REMOTE terminal STOP button START button POWER switch 16 REMOTE POWER The REMOTE terminal is used to connect to a remote controller The STOP button is used to stop cancel tests The STOP button will also put the tester in the READY status to begin testing The START button is used to start tests The START button can be used to start tests when the tester is in the READY status Pressing the START button will put the tester in the TEST status Turns the power on The tester will always start up with the last test setting from when the instrument was last powered down GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Rear Panel SIGNAL I O USBA port LINK port Fan GND
37. Terminal c Connect the high potential clip to 32 neutral or live pin of the power cord or socket of the DUT that you want to test Connect the return clip to the ground pin conductor terminal of the power cord or socket GW INSTEK OPERATION ee Ground pin from power cord a or power socket DUT fa G BI Live or neutral pin from power cord or socket Grounding Mode Note Background The GCT 9040 operates with the SOURCE L terminal floating with respect to the earth ground For the GCT 9040 and GPT 9XXx Series this is referred to as having the GROUND MODE is set to OFF On the GCT 9040 this mode is fixed When performing additional ACW or DCW tests a slave GPT 9XXX Series unit can operate with the GROUND MODE set to ON or OFF 33 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Overview GROUND MODE OFF This mode is for DUTs that are floating and not directly connected to an earth ground When GROUND MODE is set to OFF any stray capacitance resistance that leaks to the earth ground from the DUT side of the testing circuit are not measured GB and IR tests must operate with GROUND MODE OFF GROUND MODE ON When GROUND MODE is set to ON the GPT 9XXX grounds the return terminal to the ground This mode measures the potential of the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal with respect to earth ground This means that any stray capacitance resistance that leaks to earth ground will also be measured For
38. Test Leads vi cissctcciessses ciccesavtues e N A 54 Linked ACW DCWJIR TEStS ccicassccsotensoctiancsecasteeseccvenspnccescs 57 LINK Connect om ssitssistssteievesiesaies nion a 58 LINK Test Configuration ccccccccesesseseseseseseseescsssseseseeeeeteesssesesnens 60 Ron LINK LeStisstssisiivtss en 63 25 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GCT 9040 ground bond safety tester The tester has one testing mode MANU mode and 5 main operation statuses VIEW EDIT READY TEST and STOP PASS gt FAIL pareat status status Press START ye ZERO TEST Praca status status STOP Press Press Press START STOP START Short test leads Press Press ZERO status STOP soft key X2 Press Common Utility STOP Settings status Press EDIT SAVE Toggle between k Press Save the MANU ref HI LO V and PACE status EDIT test ref HI LO Q SE 1 Press EDIT SAVE to save settings or ESC to cancel and return to the previous screen D m gt w lt GW INSTEK OPERATION Menu Tree Overview VIEW status EDIT status READY status VIEW status is used to view the parameters of the selected manual test The VIEW status is also used to select the MANU test number VIEW status is the default state of the unit VIEW status MANU MA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60
39. age 68 the GPIB address from the Common Utility menu USB Remote Control Function Check Functionality Invoke a terminal application such as Hyper check Terminal To check the COM port number and other settings see the Device Manager in the PC For Windows 7 Control panel gt Hardware and Sound Device Manager Run this query command via the terminal after the instrument has been configured for USB remote control page 82 idn This should return the Model number Serial number and Firmware version in the following format GCT 9040 XXXXXXXXXXXX V1 00 83 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Model number GCT 9040 Serial number 12 character serial number Firmware version V1 00 Display When the panel is being remotely controlled via the USB or GPIB interfaces RMT will be displayed on the screen MANU OOE MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 000V VIEW 10 00 v GBR mA TIMER 001 0S EEA a k z Return to Panel Control Background When the instrument is remotely controlled all panel keys except the STOP button are disabled STOP Steps 1 When RMT is on the display press Sa the STOP button The panel goes to a the READY status AA 2 From the READY status the tester can go into one of two states TEST or VIEW e To put the tester into VIEW status ives press the MANU key aap START e To put the tester in TEST status HA press
40. atus A ba b Press the MANU AUTO NANUAUTO key to select a MANU test OR Hold the MANU AUTO key to select an AUTO test c Use the scroll wheel to fa gt gt select the desired MANU or AUTO test h A Press the LINK soft key on the GCT 9040 if the LINK connection C is not already activated 61 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual The LINK soft key will be highlighted when the LINK connection is active MANU Qi MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H 1 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 ma TIMER 001 08S KEA EO SE 2 aes The GPT 9XXX will enter the RMT VIEW mode if it wasn t already 7 On the GCT 9040 press the F1 soft key to toggle the order of the mz testing mode G W GB then ACW DCW R test W G ACW DCW IR then GB test G W Simultaneously test GB with ACW or DCW IR is not supported in this mode 8 Press the F2 soft key to set the test FAIL behavior C FCONT Ifa test is judged FAIL the tester will continue to the next test FSTOP If a test is judged FAIL the test will stop 62 GW INSTEK OPERATION Run LINK Test Background The operation for running a linked test is the same as running a single GB test AN Note The tester cannot start to run a test under the following conditions Any protection modes have been tripped The INTERLOCK function is ON and the Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I O port page 80 The STOP signal has been re
41. cancel Note and exit back to VIEW status GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Control Settings Description The Control settings are accessed in the COMMON UTILITY menu The Control settings include Start Control Double Action Key Lock and Interlock Start Control is used to determine how a test is started Tests can be started via the front panel START STOP buttons from a remote controller or via the SIGNAL I O port The Double Action function is a safety feature used to prevent accidentally starting a test Normally to start a test the START button is pressed when the tester is in the READY status To start a test when Double Action is ON the STOP button must first be pressed followed by the START button within 500ms Key Lock disables the front panel keys from changing the test number mode or testing parameters Only the Utility menu and any keys required for testing are not disabled The Interlock function is a safety feature The interlock function prevents a test from running unless the interlock pins on the signal I O port connector are shorted The included interlock key can be used for this purpose See page 80 for details Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 45 Save the current test if necessary 2 Press the UTILITY key UTILITY GW INSTEK OPERATION 3 Press the CTRL soft key to bring up the Control Common Utility co menu COMMON UTILITY Start Ctr EN Double
42. ceived remotely If Double Action is ON ensure the START button is pressed immediately after the STOP button lt 0 5s sardine Do not touch any terminals test leads or the DUT when a test is running Start Testing 1 Press the STOP button on the DY 4 iad 9040 to put the tester into READY status if it is not already from the VIEW status e D y Press the START button on the START TEST will be displayed on the screen of the GCT 9040 or GPT 9XXX when a particular test is being run GCT 9040 to start the LINK tests _ LS GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual GCT 9040 GB Test Example MANU DJA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H I1 0 800V LO 0 000V GBR 005 1mQ TIMER 001 0S FCON ink ZERO GPT 9XXX ACW DCW IR Test Example MANU JA MANU_NAME REF 000 0mA FREQ 60Hz HI SET 020 0mA 0 500 F OOO O Em AMP 7 000 va TIMER 001 0S ACW DCW How the tests are performed depends on the testing mode G W The ground bond test will run first followed by the ACW DCW IR manual or AUTO test s W G ACW DCW IR manual or AUTO test s run first followed by the ground bond test G W Simultaneously run the ground bond and the first ACW or DCW test Any remaining tests on the slave unit will then run IR is not supported in this mode StopaRunning 3 Tostop the LINK test at any time Ser Test when it is running press the STOP g N butto
43. de to ON and STOP Example MANU1 UTIL ARCM OFF Turns ARC mode OFF for the slave unit Set MANU1 UTILity PASShold Description Sets or returns the PASS HOLD setting for the current test of the slave unit when in LINK mode Syntax MANU1 UTILity PASShold ON OFF Query Syntax MANU1 UTILity PASShold Parameter OFF Turns PASS HOLD off Return parameter ON Turns PASS HOLD on Example MANU1 UTIL PASS OFF Turns PASS HOLD OFF for the slave unit Set MANU1 UTILity FAlLmode Description Sets or returns the FAIL mode setting for the current test for the slave unit when in LINK mode Syntax MANU1 UTILity FAlLmode CONT HOLD STOP Query Syntax MANU1 UTILity FAlLmode 118 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Parameter CONT Sets returns the fail mode as continue Return parameter HOLD Sets returns the fail mode as hold STOP Sets returns the fail mode as stop Example MANU1 UTIL FAIL CONT Sets the fail mode to CONT continue for the slave unit Set MANU1 UTILity MAXHold Description Sets or returns the MAX HOLD setting for the current test for the slave unit when in LINK mode Syntax MANU1 UTILity MAXHold ON OFF Query Syntax MANU1 UTILity MAXHold Parameter OFF Turns MAX HOLD off Return parameter ON Turns MAX HOLD on Example MANU1 UTIL MAXH ON Turns MAX HOLD on for the slave unit Set MANU1 UTILity GROUNDMODE Description Sets or returns the Grounding mode of the current test for the slave unit when in
44. e page 70 When press the START button the tester will not start testing The tester must first be in the READY status before a test can be started Ensure the tester displays READY before pressing the START button page 47 manual test If Double Action is enabled the START button must be pressed 0 5 seconds after the STOP button is pressed otherwise the tester will not start testing 125 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual If Interlock is enabled the interlock key must be inserted into the signal I O port on the rear before a test can be started See page 80 for details Lastly ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is correctly configured in the Common Utility menu For example to enable the START button to start a test ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is set to FRONT PANEL See page 70 for details The accuracy does not match the specification Make sure the tester is powered on for at least 30 minutes within 15 C 35 C This is necessary to stabilize the unit to match the specification For more information contact your local dealer or GWInstek at www egwinstek com marketing goodwill com tw 126 GW INSTEK APPENDIX A pren DIX Fuse Replacement Steps 1 Turn the instrument at O off 2 Remove the power cord 3 Remove the fuse socket using a flat screwdriver 4 Replace the fuse in the fuse holder 5 Ensure the correct line voltage is lined up with the
45. e front panel configure the Start Ctrl option to FRONT PANEL GW INSTEK EXTERNAL CONTROL SIGNAL I O Overview Overview The SIGNAL I O port can be used to remotely start stop tests and monitor the test status of the instrument The SIGNAL I O port is also used for the interlock function page 70 The SIGNAL I O port uses a DB 9 pin female connector Pin Assignment 6789 12345 Pin name Pin Description INTERLOCK1 When INTERLOCK is ON a test is only allowed INTERLOCK2 2 to start when both INTERLOCK pins are shorted INPUT_COM 3 Common input line INPUT_START 4 _ Start signal input INPUT_STOP 5 Stop signal input OUTPUT_TEST 6 Indicates that a test is in progress OUTPUT_FAIL 7 Indicates that a test has failed OUTPUT_PASS 8 Indicates that a test has passed OUTPUT_COM 9 Common output line Interlock connectio PIN 1 INTERLOCK PIN 2 INTERLOCK2 Input Connection PIN 3 INPUT_COM l PIN 4 INPUT_START l PIN 5 INPUT_STOP GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Output Connection PIN 6 OUTPUT_TEST PIN 7 OUTPUT_FAIL PIN 8 OUTPUT_PASS PIN 9 OUTPUT_COM Signal Properties Input Signals High level input voltage 5V 32V Low level input voltage 0v 1V Low level input current Maximum of 5mA Input period Minimum of Ims Output Signals Output Type Relay form A Output Rated Voltage 30VDC Maximum output current 0 5A 78 GW INSTEK EXTERNAL CONTROL Using the SIGNAL I O to Start St
46. ered on for at least 30 minutes at 15 C 35 C Specifications Environment Range Warranty Operation Storage Installation Location Temperature 15 C 35 C 0 C 40 C 10 C 70 C Humidity lt 70 No condensation lt 70 No condensation lt 85 No condensation Indoors at an amplitude of up to 2000m Ground Bond Test Output Current Range Output Current Accuracy Output Current Resolution Test Voltage Frequency Ohmmeter Measurement Range Ohmmeter Measurement Resolution Ohmmeter Measurement Accuracy Ohmmeter Judgment Accuracy Voltmeter Measurement Resolution 130 03 00A 40 00A ac 0 01A Max 8V ac open circuit 50Hz 60Hz selectable 1mQ 650 0mQ Current 40A 15A fied _ 1 of setting 0 2A when 3A lt I lt 8A 1 of setting 0 05A when 8A lt I lt 40A 3A fy gt Resistance IMO 10mQ 180mQ 0 1mQ 1 of reading 2mQ 1 of setting 2mQ 0 001V 480MO 650mQ GW INSTEK APPENDIX Voltmeter Measurement 1 of reading 0 02V Accuracy Voltmeter Judgment Accuracy 2 of setting 0 05V Window Comparator Method Yes TIMER Test Time 0 5s 999 9s Test Method Four Terminal Interface Link Standard USB Device Standard GPIB Option Remote Terminal Front Standard Signal O Standard Display 240 x 64 Ice Blue Dot matrix LCD Power Source AC100V 120V 220V 230V 10 50 60Hz Power Consumption
47. g tests are usually performed by testing the withstanding potential ACW DCW or resistance IR from the neutral or live pin and the ground pin conductor terminal of the DUT 30 GW INSTEK OPERATION Steps for GB 1 Turn the power off on the safety tester Connection i GCT 9040 2 Using the GTL 215 GB test lead a Connect the Sense H lead to the SENSE H terminal b Connect the Sense L lead to the SENSE L terminal c Connect the Source H lead to the SOURCE H terminal d Connect the Source L lead to the SOURCE L terminal Sense H lead Sense L lead sense H QB RX SENSE L SOURCE L Source L lead Source H lead oy Fy e Connect the H clip of the GB test lead to a conductive point on the DUT chassis f Connect L clip of the GB test lead to the ground conductor terminal pin of the DUT power cord or power socket Be SS Le bees a Be Ground pin from power cord aa or power socket DUT l Pr oale ae G nae S Conductive point N L on the chassis L clip 31 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Steps for 1 Turn the power off on the GPT 9XXX safety ACW DCW IR tester Connection GPT 9XXX 2 Using the GHT 114 test leads a Connect the high voltage test lead red to the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal and screw firmly into place b Connect the return test lead white into HIGH VOLTAGE the RETURN terminal and screw the protector bar into place as shown below Terminal RETURN
48. ge input 3 If the power cord does not have an earth ground ensure the ground terminal is connected to an earth ground AN Ensure the power cord is connected to an earth Warning ground Failure could be harmful to the operator and instrument 4 Press the Power button pane aO AY 19 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 5 When the unit is powering up all the LED indicators will light Check to make sure all 5 LED indicators are working 6 Check to make sure the System Self Test passes without errors MSSYSTEM SELF TESTI System Checking Hardware Checking Firmware Checking OC o After the System Self Test completes the tester will go into VIEW status and be ready to operate VIEW status MANU QA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V Lo 0 00v 00 Me GBR mA Rees Nal EEA NK M a See the Appendix on page 128 for details if a self WARNING test error is detected 20 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Installing the Optional GPIB Card Background The optional GPIB is a user installable option Follow the instructions below to install the GPIB card AN Before installing the optional GPIB card ensure the WARNING GCT 9040 is turned off and disconnected from power Steps 1 Remove the screws from the rear panel cover plate 2 Insert the GPIB card into the two slots on either side of the opening Push the card gently unti
49. if the Ramp Time Test Time is 240 seconds when the HI SET limit is over 30mA GPT 98XX or over 80mA GPT 99XX 99XXA This applies to the ACW function only In special MANU mode the TIMER can be turned off Syntax MANU1 ACW TTIMe lt NR2 gt OFF Query Syntax MANU1 ACW TTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 5 999 9 seconds OFF TIMER OFF special MANU mode Return parameter lt NR2 gt 0 5 999 9 seconds TIME OFF TIMER is OFF special MANU mode Example MANU1 ACW TTIM 1 Sets the ACW test time to 1 second for the slave unit Set MANU1 ACW FREQuency Description Sets or returns the ACW test frequency in Hz for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 ACW FREQuency 50 60 Query Syntax MANU1 ACW FREQuency Parameter 50 50 Hz Return parameter 60 60 Hz 105 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Example MANU1 ACW FREQ 50 Sets the ACW test frequency to 50Hz for the slave unit Set MANU1 ACW REF Description Sets or returns the ACW reference value in mA for the slave unit The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used The ACW reference value must be less than the HI SET value The ACW reference value must use the same range as the HI SET value Syntax MANU1 ACW REF lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 ACW REF Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 041 9 GPT 98XX Return parameter 0 000 109 9 GPT 99XX 9
50. ing the cursor to the FREQ setting MANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V A v EDIT GBV 0 800V TIMER 001 0S KEA aam Z DO E 1 pes cursor 3 Use the scroll wheel to set the test iON a i frequency WF Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Setting the Upper and Lower Limits Background There is both a LO and HI judgment setting When the measured value is below the LO SET setting the test will be judged as FAIL When the value exceeds the HI SET setting the test will be judged as FAIL Any measurement between the LO SET and HI SET setting is judged as PASS The LO SET limit cannot be made greater than the HI SET limit Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 2 Press the PAGE to choose the HI and LO value units voltage or resistance GW INSTEK OPERATION AN Toggling the HI LO units will also toggle the REF Note units as well REF mQ REF V The REF units and the HI LO units are the same If the units are changed the REF value will need to be set again See page 42 for setting the REF value 3 Press the HI LO soft key or use a the UP DOWN arrow keys to bring the cursor to the HI limit setting GM 4 Use the scroll wheel to set the HI M gt limit b HI 000 1MQ 650 0mQ 0 001V 7 200V 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the LO limit setting LO 000 0mQ 649 9mQ 0 000V 7 199V Example V units Reas sonz
51. l it is fully inserted 21 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Workplace Precautions Background The GCT 9040 is a high current instrument that is capable of delivering up to 40A The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment AN The GCT 9040 generates high current in excess of WARNING 40A Follow all safety precautions warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument 1 Only technically qualified personnel should be allowed to operate the tester 2 The operating workplace must be fully isolated especially when the instrument is in operation The instrument should be clearly labeled with appropriate warning signage 3 The operator should not wear any conductive materials jewelry badges or other items such wrist watches 4 The operator should wear insulation gloves for electrical protection 5 Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded 6 When high current flows through the test leads a strong magnetic field is produced Ensure any devices that are adversely affected by magnetic fields are not placed near the tester GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Operating Precautions Background The GCT 9040 is a high current instrument The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the tester is operated in a safe manner The G
52. l test starts automatically and the tester goes into the TEST j status A i 5 The TEST indicator will be lit ie orange when in the TEST status TEST status MANU QH MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO ONZO00V 10 00 0 051 BR 005 1m IMER 001 0S G w D nk J ZERO 6 The test will start by showing the remaining test time The test will continue until the test is finished or the test is stopped GW INSTEK OPERATION Measured Q V Test Current TEST status MANU I 0A MANU NAME REF 0 000V FREQS 60Hz HI 0800V LO OWOOV 10 00 0 051 GBR 005 1m TIMER 001 0S EEA IJ o M Z Mo Measured Q V Remaining test time Stop the Test 1 To stop the test at any time when it ed is running press the STOP button N The test will stop immediately O When the STOP button is pressed J a judgment is not made on the test A A All panel keys except the STOP button are locked when the tester is in STOP status STOP status MANU QH MANU NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V Lo 0 4 00v 10 00 0 051 GBR 005 1m TIMER 001 0S ek NK J To put the tester back into READY ee tatus the STOP butt ae a press the utton A N J Exit TEST Status To exit testing press the MANU MANY key when the tester is in the READY status The tester will revert to the VIEW status for the current test 49 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual MANU
53. ls Not setting the interface correctly will result in failure of the LINK mode connection Steps 1 Turn on both units after the link cable has been connected 2 The GCT 9040 will be in VIEW mode upon startup AN The GCT 9040 will perform a search to see if a Note slave unit is connected with the LINK cable upon startup If the slave GPT 9XXX is found then the LINK connection will automatically be activated at startup Note however that the GPT 9XXX unit will need to have been fully powered on before the GCT 9040 is powered on for the search to succeed Load GB Test 3 Use the scroll wheel on the GCT yr oN 9040 to select a MANU test i number This will be the GB test XK J used MANU QA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 a GBR mA TIMER 001 0S Pow FONT main z GW INSTEK 4 Load ACW DCW 5 IR Test 6 OPERATION The GPT 9XXX unit will automatically go into the RMT VIEW status upon startup when connected with the link cable The last used MANU or AUTO mode test will be loaded on startup FREQ 60Hz HI SET 020 0mA 0 500 mmm Manu 00A MANU_NAME ai RAMP 7 000 1 W i os Dew IR 7 GPT 9XXX screen If you need to select a different ACW DCW or IR test follow the steps below on the GPT 9XXX STOP a Press the STOP button on the GPT 9XXX to exit from A gt remote mode and return the unit to READY st
54. m page 40 e Setting a Reference Value from page 42 e Setting the Test Time Timer from page 43 e Creating a MANU Test File Name from page 44 e Saving and Exiting EDIT Status from page 45 e Running a MANU Test from page 47 e PASS FAIL MANU Test from page 51 e Zeroing of the Test Leads from page 54 Before operating the GCT 9040 please read the safety precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page 19 36 GW INSTEK OPERATION Choose Recall a Manual Test Number Background Up to 100 different manual tests can be saved recalled MANU tests are selected in the VIEW status Steps 1 Ensure that the tester is in VIEW status See the menu tree on page 26 for details on how to enter the VIEW status VIEW status MANU J MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 Woo0v 10 00 ea GBR mA TIMER 001 0S Ok M Z 2 Use the scroll wheel to choose the A AN MANU number f i MANU 001 100 MANU test number MANU QH MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 a GBR ma TIMER 001 0S Pe kt NK J The MANU number can only be chosen in VIEW Note status If in the EDIT status switch to the VIEW status by pressing the EDIT SAVE or ESC key GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Edit Manual Test Settings Background To edit any of the manual test settings the tester must be in EDIT status Any settings or parameter
55. ment PASS FAIL Status VIEW Test voltage voltage unit Test current currenttunit Test resistance resistance unit Test time T time S Ramp time R timetS Example MEAS in MANU mode GB pass 03 00A 000 0mohm T 001 0S ACW FAIL 0 024kV 0 013 mA R 000 1S Returns the test result of the current manual test first 1 line then the slave manual test 2 line if connected Example MEAS10 in AUTO mode Jip FAIL 0 225kV 999M ohm T 010 3S Returns step 10 of the automatic result of the connected slave unit Set MAIN1 FUNCtion Description Changes the mode between AUTO and MANU on the slave unit when in LINK mode Syntax MAIN1 FUNCtion MANU AUTO Query Syntax MAIN1 FUNCtion 98 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Parameter MANU Puts the tester mode to MANU Return parameter AUTO Puts the tester mode to AUTO Example MAIN1 FUNC MANU Sets the tester to MANU mode for the slave unit 99 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Manual Commands MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN SSE gt gt SD ZZZZ MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN SSSS85E gt gt rere ZZZZZZ MAN lt gt Z 3 ESTED eA EE EE E AEE E E E 101 WTS TEP seire TE E EE EEEE R 101 UNAME 25 353 adiecivesssiraieresssetheiaapiadi ebtat N 101 WTR EIME siasescsicevesssciestsstivsncestsvaudess E io aiveoeaeeieee 102 WISEDIT MOD Ernanin ia edi adichuniabundonta 102 UL ACW
56. n The current test will stop immediately When the STOP A button is pressed a judgment is not made on the current test and any remaining tests are aborted GW INSTEK OPERATION 4 To put the tester back into READY ses py press the STOP button A N A Exit Testing To exit testing press the MANU pai key on the GCT 9040 when the tester is in the READY status The tester will revert to the VIEW status for the current test MaNu gt OE MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 a TIMER 001 0S KEA E a a N All panel keys except the STOP and START buttons Note are locked when the tester has been stopped All the results up until when the test was stopped are shown on screen GB results on the GCT 9040 screen ACW DCW IR results on the GPT 9XXX slave unit Please see page 51 to see the PASS FAIL details for GB tests Please see the GPT 9XXX user manual for PASS FAIL details for ACW DCW and IT MANU AUTO tests 65 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Common Utility Settings The Common Utility settings are system wide settings that apply to all the MANU tests The Common Utility menu includes the following settings e LCD Settings from page 66 e Buzzer Settings from page 67 e Interface Settings from page 68 e Control Settings from page 70 e Signal Time Settings from page 72 LCD Settings Description The LCD settings include cont
57. n the HI SET limit is over 30mA GPT 98XX or over 80mA GPT 99XX 99XXA This applies to the ACW function only Syntax MANU1 RTIMe lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 RTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 1 999 9 seconds Return parameter Example MANU1 RTIM 0 5 Sets the ramp time to half a second for the slave unit Set MANU1 EDIT MODE Description Sets or returns the mode ACW DCW IR of the selected manual test for the slave unit when in LINK mode Syntax MANU1 EDIT MODE ACW DCW IR Query Syntax MANU1 EDIT MODE Parameter ACW AC Withstand mode Return parameter DCW DC Withstand mode IR Insulation Resistance mode 102 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Example MANU1 EDIT MODE ACW Sets the mode to ACW for the slave unit Set MANU1 ACW VOLTage Description Sets or returns the ACW voltage in kV for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 ACW VOLTage lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 ACW VOLTage Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 100 5 000 kV Return parameter Example MANU1 ACW VOLT 1 Sets the ACW voltage to 1 kV for the slave unit Set MANU1 ACW CHI Set Description Sets or returns the ACW HISET current value in milliamps for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 ACW CHISet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 ACW CHISet Parameter lt NR2 gt
58. nd the rear panel SIGNAL I O port Remote Terminal Overview The REMOTE terminal connector is a standard 5 pin DIN terminal suitable for a remote controller Overview Keep any cables that are connected to the REMOTE terminal away from the Source and Sense terminals A ening Pin Assignment REMOTE and Connection RMT_START RMT_STOP Pin Pin name Description 1 RMT_STOP Remote Stop signal 2 COM Common line 3 Not used 4 RMT_START Remote Start signal 5 Not used Signal Properties High level input voltage 2 4V 3 3V Low level input voltage 0 0 8V Input period Minimum of Ims 75 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Remote Controller Operation Description The GCT 9040 accepts external remote controllers with a START and STOP button To use the REMOTE terminal the GCT 9040 must first be configured to accept a remote controller Operating a remote controller is the same as operating the START and STOP buttons on the front panel REMOTE Steps 1 Insert the lead of the remote controller into the REMOTE amp 2 Configure the Start Ctrl optionto Page 70 REMOTE CONNECT in the Common Utility menu 3 The tester will now only be able to start a test using a remote controller Even if the GCT 9040 is configured to use the NOTE REMOTE CONNECT option the STOP button on the front panel can still be used to stop a test 4 To return the operation control to Page 70 th
59. nditions MANU mode e Over temperature voltage and current protection e Pass Fail Test Caution and Ready indicators e PWM output 90 efficiency increased reliability e Interlock configurable Interface e Remote control start stop interface terminal e USB interface for programming e Optional GPIB interface for programming e Signal I O port for pass fail test monitoring and start stop control interlock e LINK port to control slave units for ACW DCW and IR tests Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories Region dependent Power cord GTL 215 x1 GB Test leads N A Remote terminal male plug N A Interlock key GTL 247 Type A A USB cable GTL 132 Link cable GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Optional Part number Accessories GTL 248 GTL 251 GRA 417 Options Part number Opt 01 GPIB Interface 12 Description GPIB cable GPIB USB HS high speed Rack Adapter Panel 19 4U Description GPIB card GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check the contents before using the GCT 9040 Opening the box Contents single unit GCT 9040 unit Quick Start guide User manual CD CTC Calibration s Traceable Certificate e Type A A USB cable Power cord x1 region dependent GTL 215 test leads x1 GTL 132 LINK cable Remote terminal male plug Interlock key AN Note Keep the packaging including the box polystyrene foam and
60. nit when in LINK mode The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used Note A DC Over 50W error will result if the DCW Voltage X HI SET value is gt 50 watts Note A DC Over 100W error will result if the DCW Voltage X HI SET value is gt 100 watts GPT 99XX 99XXA Syntax MANU1 DCW CHISet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 DCW CHISet 107 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 001 011 0 GPT 98XX Return parameter 0 001 021 0 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 DCW CHIS 5 Sets the DCW HI SET current to 5mA Set MANU1 DCW CLOSet Description Sets or returns the DCW LO SET current value in milliamps for the slave unit when in LINK mode The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used The LO SET range must use the HI SET range If all the digits in the LO SET range are outside the HI SET range an error will be produced All digits outside the HI SET range are ignored and will not be used For example HI SET value LO SET value1 0 005 gt error LO SET value2 0 053 gt no error In the example above LO SET value1 will produce an error as all digits are outside the range of HI SET LO SET value2 will not produce an error but will return 0 05 not 0 053 Syntax MANU1 DCW CLOSet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 DCW CLOSet Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 010 9 GPT 98XX
61. o select a fn aN parameter for the chosen menu E item S D Pass Sound ON 000 2s 999 9s OFF Fail Sound ON 000 2s 999 9s OFF 6 Press EDIT SAVE to save the EDITISAVE settings and exit to the VIEW status AN For linked tests the Pass Sound and Fail Sound Note settings also apply to the overall PASS FAIL of the all tests not just each individual test AN The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel Note and exit back to VIEW status Interface Settings Description The interface settings choose the remote interface configuration USB and GPIB optional can be selected Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 26 Save the current test if necessary 2 Press the UTILITY key UTILITY Cc 3 Press the INTER soft key to bring up the Interface Common Utility menu 68 GW INSTEK OPERATION COMMON UTILITY Interface BJNE LCD BUZZ WDB CTRL TIME AN By default the interface is fixed to USB with a baud Note of 115200 when the GPIB interface is not installed 4 Use the scroll wheel to select USB fC i or GPIB if installed C d 5 For GPIB use the UP DOWN a arrow keys to choose Address 6 Use the scroll wheel to select the ow GPIB address i WW GPIB address 0 30 7 Press EDIT SAVE to save the pues settings and exit to VIEW status eG AN Ensure the GPIB address matches the host Note machine AN The ESC key can be pressed at any time to
62. op Tests Background To use the SIGNAL I O port the Start Ctrl settings have to be set to SIGNAL I O in the Common Utility menu Panel operation 1 Set the Start Ctrl option to SIGNAL Page 70 I O 2 Connect the Input Output signals to the SIGNAL I O port 3 To start the testing short the INPUT_STOP and INPUT_COM line for a minimum of 1ms to put the tester into READY status 4 To start the testing short the INPUT_START and INPUT_COM lines for a minimum of 1ms 5 To stop the testing temporarily short the INPUT_STOP and INPUT_COM line again AN Even if the GCT 9040 is configured to use the NOTE SIGNAL I O interface the STOP button on the front panel can still be used to stop a test GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Using the Interlock Key Background When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON tests are only allowed to start when both Interlock pins on the signal I O port are shorted Using the Interlock key will short the INTERLOCK1 and INTERLOCK2 pins on the signal I O port See page 77 for the Signal I O pin assignment Panel operation 1 Insert the Interlock key into the SIGNAL I O port on the rear panel Set the INTERLOCK option toON Page 70 in the Common Utility AN Note With INTERLOCK set to ON the tester can now only start a test when the Interlock key is connected Do not remove the interlock after starting a test It must be still be connected after a test has
63. or the current test GW INSTEK OPERATION Running a MANU Test Background A test can be run when the tester is in READY status N 7 The tester cannot start to run a test under the ote following conditions e A protection setting has been tripped when a protection setting has been tripped the corresponding error message is displayed on the screen See page 129 for a comprehensive list of the all the setting errors e The INTERLOCK function is ON and the Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I O port page 70 e The STOP signal has been received remotely If Double Action is ON ensure the START button is pressed immediately after the STOP button lt 0 5s AN When a test is running the current output Note cannot be changed Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 45 for the current test Save the current test if necessary VIEW status MANU MA MANU_NAME REF P 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 400V 10 00 aS GBR mQ TIMER 001 0S KEA N k z GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual STOP 2 Press the STOP button to put the tester into the READY status a p N READY status MANU QA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V _ FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 Nf0v 10 00 MERE ADY GBR ma TIMER 001 0S EEA con Mae z ZERO 3 The READY indicator will be lit blue when in the READY status 4 Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status The _ manua
64. or the test leads Performing a zeroing test will automatically set the REF value for the selected test ZERO status MANU MA MANU_NAME REF p00 0V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 Qoov 10 00 0 051 GBR 005 1mQ TIMER 001 0S KEA CONT mii z zeno When in the VIEW mode you can select a MANU test number with the scroll wheel MANU test number MANU MA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI1 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 aS TIMER 001 0S Q EA CON k i GW INSTEK OPERATION Common Utility This utility controls the LCD buzzer interface Settings control and time settings These settings are system wide s SOON LCD Contrast H LCD Brightness BRIGHT E cD BUZZ INTER CTRL TIME 29 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the GCT 9040 to a DUT for ground bond testing The DUT should be floating with respect to ground and should be powered off GB Connection Background GB tests use the SENSE H L and SOURCE H L terminals with the GTL 215 test leads Single GB GPT 9000 Connection DUT FLOATING Ground bond tests are usually connected between the ground pin conductor terminal of the DUT s power cord or power socket and a conductive point on the DUT chassis ACW DCW IR and GB Connection High Voltage terminal GCT 9XXX GB test GPT 9XXX ACW DCW DUT ae Return terminal ACW DCW and IR withstandin
65. porarily turn the PASS FAIL buzzer sound off Syntax FUNCtion1 TEST ON OFF Query Syntax FUNCtion1 TEST Parameter ON Turns the test on for the slave unit OFF Turns the test off on for the slave unit Return parameter TEST ON Test is on for the slave unit TEST OFF Test is off for slave unit Example FUNC1 TEST ON Turns the output on for the slave unit MEASure lt x gt Description Returns the test parameters amp results of the tester MANU mode Returns the test parameters amp results of a MANU test for both the GCT 9040 and the slave if connected AUTO mode Returns the test parameters amp results of the selected step 1 16 of the AUTO test of the slave if connected Return parameters function judgment status test voltage test current resistance test time time of completed test or ramp time elapsed time of test that has not been completed Query Syntax MEASure lt x gt Parameter No parameter needed for MANU MANU mode mode GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Parameter lt x gt lt NR1 gt 1 16 Step number AUTO mode Return parameter lt string gt LN Returns a string with the test lt string gt status of the GCT 9040 test followed by another string of the slave test if connected in the following format function judgment or status test voltage test current or resistance test time or ramp time Function ACW DCW IR GB Judg
66. ram 14 Fuse replacement 127 GB test Connection cece 30 GB testing sessi 36 GPIB installation 21 Ground Sybil enen 5 Ground mode 33 Interlock key s actniees aus 80 Line voltage selection Link test connection eeeeeeseeeeeeeees 30 Link tests configuration sccceesesteseeseeseesees 60 COMMECHION ricini naniii os 58 OVETV EW ou eesecscesesceseeseeeeseeeesnenes 57 running link test cccseeeee 63 List of features ccceceeeeeee 11 Manual tests 134 ground mode a HOSUMES een an ea running a test SAVIN iriiri ri sina i Ene test filemaMe ssesssosecsseesseenes test frequency a t st LUIS cc csssscesiessearssestsesoceavoees test reference sssssesesossesssesseenes test selection test settings test time 2 test Voltage cece Marketing COTLACE sssevecsesssersnobonstvenescersesbanrse 126 Menu trees ices ccouedsstscientssschedercess 26 Operating precautions 23 OVERVIEW iisicds ives ssctecesds tisicneers 10 Package content c cceeee 13 Power on off safety instruction cccseeseeeeeeee 6 Rear panel diagram 4 17 Remote control ccceecees 81 Command list GOT H904O sc sssssssssicsssscsasssstethsssssastivesee 89 Command syntax function check 83 interface configuration 82 Self test error messages 128 Service operation
67. rameter 50 50 Hz Return parameter 60 60 Hz Example MANU GB FREQ 50 Sets the GB test frequency to 50Hz 116 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Set MANU GB REF Description Sets or returns the GB reference value in mQ The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used The GB reference value must be less than the HI SET value Syntax MANU GB REF lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB REF Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 649 9 Return parameter Example MANU GB REF 100 Sets the GB reference to 100 mQ Set MANU GB ZEROCHECK Description Performs the zero check function The test must first be in GB mode and in the Ready Status before this command can be used See page 54 for details on the ZERO function Syntax MANU GB ZEROCHECK ON OFF Query Syntax MANU GB ZEROCHECK Parameter ON Zero function is active Return parameter OFF Zero function is not active Example MANU GB ZEROCHECK OFF Activates the ZERO function 117 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Set MANU1 UTILity ARCMode Description Sets or returns the ARC mode status for the current test of the slave unit when in LINK mode The ARC mode cannot be set for the IR and GB function Syntax MANU1 UTILity ARCMode OFF ON_CONT ON_STOP Query Syntax MANU1 UTILity ARC Mode Parameter OFF Turns ARC mode off Return parameter ON_CONT Sets ARC mode to ON and CONTINUE ON_STOP Sets ARC mo
68. rast and brightness controls Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 26 Save the current test if necessary 2 Press the UTILITY key UTILITY D 3 Press the LCD soft key to bring up the LCD Common Utility menu COMMON_UTILITY LCD Contrast LCD Brightness BRIGHT mcd BUZZ INTER CTRL TIME 4 Use the UP DOWN arrow keysto a choose a menu item LCD Contrast LCD Brightness Cv 66 GW INSTEK OPERATION 5 Use the scroll wheel to select a fi parameter for the chosen menu f a item Q d LCD Contrast 1 low 8 high LCD Brightness BRIGHT DARK 6 Press EDIT SAVE to save the EDIT SAVE settings and exit to VIEW status AN The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel Note and exit back to VIEW status Buzzer Settings Description The Buzzer settings allow you to set whether the buzzer will sound for PASS FAIL judgments The buzzer time can also be set for the PASS FAIL judgments The buzzer settings are system wide Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 26 Save the current test if necessary 2 Press the UTILITY key UTILITY 5 3 Press the BUZZ soft key to bring up the Buzzer Common Utility menu COMMON UTILITY Pass Sound 9y TIME 000 5 S Fail Sound OFF LCD EREZA NTER CTRL TIME 67 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 4 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to choose a menu item Pass Sound or Fail Sound 5 Use the scroll wheel t
69. ration 008 82 Command Syntax seee 86 Command List for GCT 9040 89 Error Me SSaGe S ccecseeceeeeeee ee inent 124 BAD E auton E E E E 125 APPENDIX cacinanes srapenvenautivectnntieneaicsnaieerenanerdidautewann 127 Fuse Replacement 127 Error Me SSageS arssisccciriirsiecterienorsi 128 GCT 9040 Specifications ee 130 GCT 9040 Dimensions nesses 131 Declaration of Conformity 133 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument AN Warning Identifies conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injury or loss of life AN Caution Identifies conditions or practices that CAUTION could result in damage to the instrument or to other properties Attention Refer to the Manual Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal t 0e Earth ground Terminal GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual et Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased Safety Guidelines General e Do not place any hea
70. rence value Reference value MANU MANU _NAME REF 0 061V FREQ 60Hz HI1 0 800V LO 0 800V 10 00 WEUREADY GBR ma TIMER 001 0S ek NK J ZERO Remember to replace the test leads to the proper Note position on the DUT before testing 55 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual I lt SET If SOURCE H L terminals are open or poorly connected then an I lt SET error will appear on the screen Stop the test and re check the connection again and try again I lt SET error message FAIL status MANU W MANU NAME REF p 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 oov I lt SET FAIL GBR 999 9mQ TIMER 001 08S KEA aI k z R 0 Stop the test and perform the zero check again R 0 error message FAIL status MANU Wj MANU_NAME REF p 000V FREQ 60Hz H1 0 800V LO 0 Hoov R 0 FALL GBR 000 0mQ FCON ink zz TIMER 001 0S 56 GW INSTEK OPERATION Linked ACW DCW IR Tests This section describes how to perform additional ACW DCW or IR tests with a slave GPT 9XXX unit using the GCT 9040 as the master unit ACW and DCW tests can be performed before after or simultaneously with a GB test IR tests can only be performed before or after a GB test The LINK port on the GCT 9040 is used to control the linked slave unit The slave unit can be used in MANU or AUTO mode depending on the setup In addition remote commands can also be issued to slave units via the GCT 9040 e LINK Connection
71. rrent in A The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used 113 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Syntax MANU GB CURRent lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB CURRent Parameter lt NR2 gt 3 00 40 00 Return parameter Example MANU GB CURR 3 00 Sets the GB current to 3 00A Set MANU GB RHISet Description Sets or returns the GB HI SET resistance value in mQ The test must first be in GB mode and the cutoff mode must be set to CUT_R see the MANU GB CUTMode command before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB RHI Set lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU GB RH Set Parameter lt NR2 gt 000 1 650 0 Return parameter Example MANU GB RHIS 100 0 Sets the HI SET value to 100mQ A N If the GB current x HI SET resistance gt 7 2V then an Note error will be generated GB Over Set MANU GB RLOSet Description Sets or returns the GB LO SET resistance value in mQ The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value The test must first be in GB mode and the cutoff mode must be set to CUT_R see the MANU GB CUTMode command before this command can be used Syntax MANU GB RLOSet lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU IR RLOSet 114 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 000 649 9 Return parameter Example MANU GB RLOS 50 Sets the GB LO SET resistance to 50mQ Set MANU GB VHISet Description Sets or returns the GB HI SET voltage value in V The
72. s disabled when the buzzer is beeping PASS Timing The timing diagrams below show the GB timing for Diagrams the START status TEST status and PASS judgment All the test lines are active low GB PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output o is H Signal IO Total Test Time e 3 seat fa Initial time Signal 10 Ime sue Approximately 100ms Time Cut ON OFE FAIL Judgment 1 When the test is judged as FAIL ee FAIL will be displayed the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red As soon as a test is judged FAIL power is cut from the terminals 52 GW INSTEK OPERATION MANU DA MANU _NAME REF 0 000V i 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 700V 10 005 1mo TIMER 001 08 ON NK M ZERO 2 The FAIL judgment will be held on eas the display until the STOP button a gt is pressed Pressing the STOP button twice will return the tester o to the READY status 3 The READY indicator will be lit paa blue in the READY status READY status aa Lose weav 10 00 MeUREADY a mae 00 cB J ee TERE AN The buzzer will only sound if Fail Sound is set to Note ON See page 67 for details FAIL Timing The timing diagrams below show the GB timing for Diagrams the START status TEST status and FAIL judgment All test lines are active low GB FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL z Output lt H time o 5s i i stiio k x Total Test Time
73. s that are edited only apply to the currently selected MANU number Steps Press the EDIT SAVE key when in 7S VIEW status to enter the EDIT status This will enter the EDIT status for the currently chosen test number Currently selected MANU test number VIEW MANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V r 10 00 E GBV 0 80Tv TIMER 001 08 KEA CONT iin Z D The Status changes from VIEW to EDIT A Note Pressing the EDIT SAVE key again will save the settings for the current test and return back to VIEW status GW INSTEK OPERATION Setting the GB Test Current Background The GB test current can be set from 3A to 40A ac Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 2 Press the UP DOWN arrow keys to bring the cursor to the current setting IMANU 002 MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 00 v GBV 0 8V TIMER 001 0S CONF 2 OS Wana cursor 3 Use the scroll wheel to set the M DN current level bh GB 3 00A 40 00A ac The ground bond voltage GBV is calculated as Note the HI limit voltage REF voltage or HI limit Q REFQ X test current Setting the Test Frequency Background A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set regardless of the input line voltage Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in EDIT status Page 38 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual 2 Press the UP DOWN arrow keys Ca to br
74. see gents 94 SYSTem GPIB VERSION cccccssccsseesseesceseeeseceeeeaes 95 Function PUNCH TES De csctecisaiesciscsvencacssicslacesoereaevedeadadavsennse 96 Commands INC Soni NES css sic yeealawichaseashlesaatsuaedteee seraanvacese 97 MEAS UPOSX gt 5s ccessccents eire a a S 97 MAIN FUNCH Oharren 98 Manual MANU STEP Ea E EEEIEE 101 Commands MANU EST BP ern a ANTA 101 MANU NAME sirnane canana aa 101 MANULRI M errana NTA 102 MANUT EDIT MODE c cccccsccesecssecssecteceteeseeeeees 102 MANUT ACW VOLTAGE eee eeeeeeeeeeeete tees ee eseeenens 103 MANUT ACW CHISet ce ccccesccesecssecseeceecseeeeeeeeees 103 MANUT ACW CLOSG et cccccesccssecssecssecssecsteeseeeeees 104 MANU ACWITTIME cc ccccesccssecssecssecseecseeeseeeeees 105 MANUT A CW FREQUENCY ce eececeeeeeee ese eeeeesenens 105 MANUTSACWRER ccccssecscsvcesveceocesstvonsestsosciosteosiens 106 MANUT ACW ARCCUTITPent ccccccccsecsseeeeesseeeees 106 MANU1 DCW VOLTAgE eee eeeeeeeeee tees te eeesesenens 107 MANUI DCW CHISet onnenn 107 MANU DCW CLOG el ccccescceecssecseecseeeeteeseeeeees 108 MANU DCW TTIME cc cccceseceecssecseecseceteeseeeeees 109 MANU1 DCWSREF peiiini nan 109 MANU1 DCW ARCCurrent ccccccsccseecreeeseeeeees 110 MANUTIIR VOLTAGE snnunnsnsnaosnnan nn 110 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Auto Commands Common Commands Remote Commands Special Functions 90 MANU EIR REISE oireisiin 111 M
75. sssssssseesessesiressesresreseesesresreseese 21 Workplace Precautions e eesesesseeseeeeeesrereserrrrresesstsrerrrsesrssterereresesee 22 Operating Precautions s cvss cs ccevecccsenssarecesescsiessctovssi stance csteievessstedestoseieectes 23 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual GCT 9040 Overview Introduction to the GCT 9040 GCT 9040 is a ground bond tester that can operate as a standalone unit or in conjunction with a GPT 9000 Series safety tester to perform additional ACW DCW IR tests before after or simultaneously ACW DCW only with GB tests When the GCT 9040 operates with a GPT 9000 Series safety tester it uses a dedicated LINK port and remote commands to communicate in a master slave fashion The GCT 9040 operates as the master and the GPT 9000 Series unit operates as a slave The GCT 9040 can store up to 100 manual tests allowing the safety testers to accommodate any number of safety standards including IEC EN UL CSA GB JIS and others Note Throughout this user manual the terms ACW DCW IR and GB refer to AC Withstanding DC Withstanding Insulation Resistance and Ground Bond testing respectively GPT 9000 refers to any of the GPT 98XX or GPT 99XX models GPT 9000A refers to any of the GPT 99XXA models For information specific to the GPT 9000 please see the GW Instek website http www gwinstek com 10 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Main Features Performance e GB 3A 40A ac Features e 100 test co
76. started or is running Set INTERLOCK to OFF to disable this feature 80 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of TEEE488 2 based remote control The remote interface supports USB and GPIB Interface Configuration scccacsdecescterssceaesctvebaqenesreaentetenaccente 82 Command SyntaX 5s ccosstvcesntetean prensa emma 86 Command Listc cwedtictinicaiwnearrciennoatartedace annie 89 Error Messages 81 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface USB Configuration PC side Type A host connector GCT 9040 side Rear panel Type A connector USB Class CDC communications device class VCP Virtual Com Port Panel operation 1 Connect the USB cable to the rear panel USB A port Set the interface to USB fromthe Page 68 Common Utility menu N Note When USB is used for remote control an RS232 port is simulated Check the Windows Device Manager for the baud rate and other RS232 settings Note the baud rate is fixed to 115200 baud when using the USB interface 82 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL GPIB Remote Interface The GPIB card is an optional extra Please see page 21 for installation details GPIB Address 0 30 Configuration Panel operation 1 Connect the GPIB cable to the Anp 1 GPIB port OM rear pane por K 2 Set the interface to GPIB and set P
77. test current Accidental contact with the instrument during testing Ensure that the instrument and DUT are fully isolated when the instrument is remotely controlled 24 GW INSTEK OPERATION Operation Menu ree 5 caisrts cicsatcrngsasccenanngeaajanovacsonterniaapremedequasaanneuints 26 Ment Iree OV Orvis issccscscsocdest sencestbevsvass ceeseses axecas tisrin v kev reari viR 27 Test Lead Connection sasehavecnincesoosssnseerdacsnennsyaonevansnoeswntt 30 GB CONMCCHOM RE E E otatedeacuselevtiee 30 Grounding Mode Not sssssisssissieisrriisotissiuneiion iini 33 GB Manual Testi occa iasexntienscigscesespenemncevevecenyeuacenenes 36 Choose Recall a Manual Test Numbet cccsceesceceesceteeeeeseeneeeeens 37 Edit Manual Test Settings isinne ais 38 Setting the GB Test Current visccc sconces desvesescoensuns visnesetonevevedsvoececevonoeveces 39 Setting the Test Prequeney rinser ra 39 Setting the Upper and Lower Limits 0 0 0 eesesesesesees tees eeeeeseeenens 40 Setting a Reference Val coup ecsousvantoechonveooens 42 Setting the Test Tim Timer seserian nanie 43 Creating a MANU Test File Name cccceeeseseseeeseeeseseseseeeeeees 44 Saving and Exiting EDIT Status 0 0 0 cccsesesessesescseeeeeeeeeeeeteseseseseenens 45 Rimming a MANU Test i scceeccevattectetsnosteassinsueeteenstenstcnsvsatvenstessaetaaesrans 47 PASS FAIL MANU Tet sssssssssssssssssssesssssecsssecnsssssssssesessavenesssees 51 Zeroing Of the
78. ution Note below e Relative Humidity lt 70 no condensation e Altitude lt 2000m e Temperature 0 C 40 C Pollution Degree EN 61010 1 2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows The GCT 9040 falls under degree 2 Pollution refers to addition of foreign matter solid liquid or gaseous ionized gases that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity e Pollution degree 1 No pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence e Pollution degree 2 Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected e Pollution degree 3 Conductive pollution occurs or dry non conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected In such conditions equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight precipitation and full wind pressure but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled Storage e Location Indoor environment e Temperature 10 C to 70 C e Relative Humidity lt 85 no condensation Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection Dz facility or contact the supplier from which this a instrument was purchased Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact GW INSTEK GCT 90
79. vaatsentieevgeessiaiosetevevenrotaasnaions 123 InterLock Key Open Set Description This special function is not a command When in remote mode the GCT 9040 will send the message InterLock Key Open if a test is started with INTERLOCK set to ON but the interlock signal I O pins are not shorted either with the included interlock key or manually This special function is analogous to the INTERLOCK OPEN message that is displayed on the front panel under the same conditions page 72 123 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Error Messages Background The possible error messages returned from SYST ERR or SYST1 ERR queries are listed below Error Error Code Command Error 0x14 Value Setting Error 0x15 String Setting Error 0x16 Query Error 0x17 MODE Setting Error 0x18 Time Error 0x19 DC Over 50W GPT 98XX only 0x1A DC Over 100W Ox1A GPT 99XX 99XXA only GBV Over Ox1B GW INSTEK FAQ Fag The tester will not turn on The panel keys are not working When press the START button the tester will not start testing The accuracy does not match the specification The tester will not turn on Ensure the power cord is connected Ensure the line input is set to the correct line voltage Check to make sure the fuse is not blown See page 127 The panel keys are not working Ensure the tester is not in remote mode page 84 Ensure the tester is not in SIGNAL I O or Remote Connect mod
80. ve unit when in LINK mode ARC must be enabled to set the ARC current The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET value The ARC current is limited to 2X the HI SET value Syntax MANU1 DCW ARCCurrent lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 DCW ARCCurrent Parameter lt NR2 gt 1 000 20 00 GPT 98XX Return parameter 2 000 040 0 GPT 99XX 99XXA Example MANU1 DCW ARCC 10 Sets the DCW ARC value to 10mA for the slave unit Set MANU1 IR VOLTage Description Sets or returns the IR voltage in kV for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 1IR VOLTage lt NR2 gt Query Syntax MANU1 IR VOLTage Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 05 1 0 05kV to 1kV steps of 05 Return parameter GPT 99XX 99XXA also includes a 0 125kV point Example MANU1 1R VOLT 1 Sets the IR voltage to 1 kV for the slave unit GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Set MANU1 IR RH1Set Description Sets or returns the IR HI SET resistance value in MQ GPT 98XX or GQ for the slave unit when in LINK mode The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used Syntax MANU1 1IR RHISet lt NR1 gt NULL Query Syntax MANU1 1IR RHISet Parameter lt NRI gt GPT 98XX only Return parameter 2 9999 unit MQ GPT 99XX GPT 99XXA only Format A 0 002 50 00 unit GQ Format B 0 002G 50 00G
81. vy object on the Guideline instrument A e Avoid severe impact or rough handling that A CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument e Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument e Use only mating connectors not bare wires for the terminals e Do not block the cooling fan opening e Do not disassemble the GCT 9040 unless you are qualified Measurement categories EN 61010 1 2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows The GCT 9040 does not fall under category Il IH or IV e Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low voltage installation e Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation e Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Power Supply e AC Input voltage range t 100 120 220 230VAC 10 WARNING Frequency 50Hz 60Hz e To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the GCT 9040 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray any liquid e Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone Operation e Location Indoor no direct sunlight dust free Environment almost non conductive poll
82. x gt e oie Initial time Signal lO Mee Approximately 100ms Time Cut ON OFF 53 GW INSTEK GCT 9040 User Manual Zeroing of the Test Leads Background The Zeroing function is used to determine the resistance of the test leads for GB tests When a zero check is performed the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance of the test leads Steps 1 Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 45 for the current GB test Save the current test if necessary MANU MA MANU_NAME REF 0 000V FREQ 60Hz HI 0 800V LO 0 000V 10 00 LEW GB Q TIMER 001 08 R m FCONT Nk z 2 Short the positive and negative alligator clips as shown below 3 Press the STOP button to put the SIOR tester into the READY status gt gt 5 w GW INSTEK OPERATION 4 The ZERO function can be activated by pressing the corresponding soft key in the READY status The ZERO soft key will be highlighted 5 Press the START button to perform S the zero check The tester will go AN into the ZERO status l w 6 The TEST indicator will be lit be orange when in the ZERO status Measured Q V ZERO status MANU QH MANU_NJ ME REF p00 0Vv FREQ 60Hz HI 0 tV LO 0 00V 10 00 0 paola AAS GBR 005 1m TIMER 001 0S a ant ZERO 7 When the zero check has finished the tester will return back to the VIEW status The resistance of the test leads will be automatically set as the Refe
83. xposed wiring from a cable plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous turn off the mains power and remove the cable any fuses and fuse assemblies All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED G ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety tester in a nutshell including its main features and front rear panel introduction After going through the overview please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter rere cone GCT 9040 OVEIVIEW i cisarsnvscsussusesssonnsvasersenasansenanssneozasstee 10 Introduction to the GCT 9040 0 cee eseseseseseseseseseseeeeeetecetesessesenens 10 Main Pe atte piss evoceduc vessdvstvivedecssessatedvauececcsenteveis pezuessessevestanedescsseuevetes 11 ANCCOSSOTICS urit EE 11 Pack ge CONUS vi ccessiaicsevoedisesulcainsscoadsvesel a deansoedieesilchandectses 13 Appearance estes tden sexs css easnauvssssduscehocacessteasdsbeedenieetees ceclhe 14 Pront Paneles eser oreraa i ensins R a EEA SORE ET 14 Rear Panelas oreren oe RE SENE EA R 17 S t UDrrrrsisrisissien ssis soiisseasrsissii siensa dni aa 19 Line Voltage Connection and Power Up ss ss essssesiesisseerisreriesrsresresren 19 Installing the Optional GPIB Card ss

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