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1. TIT Press the Menu key Section 4 1 Step 2 al M2 2 ACW Settings 2000V 20 00mA 1 00mA 9 99 9 s Result Test Svstem Exit Press the System key Section 4 1 Step 3 m PLC Remote ON 4 Single Step OFF Alarm 5 v Contrast 5 Results Last n Lock OFF Mem Lock OFF Exit More TIT Press the Arrow key Section 4 1 Step 4 d PLC Remote ON Single Step OFF 4 Alarm 5 m f Contrast 5 Results Last E Ml Lock OFF Mem Lock OFF Exit Ml lt More gt Scroll to lt More gt Section 4 1 Step 5 Smart GFI ON Cal Alert OFF 4 r 0 Cal Datel0 16 04 Cal Due 10 16 04 Alert 09 16 05 LBE Date mdy11 16 04 Time 02 14 PM Exit EH 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 4 1 1 Setup System Soft keys Directional soft keys gt A v The gt A v soft keys are used to scroll the cursor to the different system parameters The and soft key is used to increase or decrease numerical values or toggle settings ON and OFF Exit The Exit soft key is used to return to the Perform Tests screen 4 1 2 System Parameters Directional soft keys v down A up and gt right are used to navigate the System parameters during reviewing and editing The directional soft keys in the system parameters will change depending on which parameter the cursor is pointin
2. Calibration Enter s Voltage Voltage lt RESET gt tandard reading XXXXV to Exit Calibration of IR DC Voltage Calibration Connect the standard 1KVDC kilovolt meter from H V to Return lt TBST gt to Start lt RESET gt to Exit Calibration Enter standard Voltage Voltage LXXXXV lt RESET gt reading to Exit Calibration of AC Current 20 00mA range Calibration Connect the 100K load in series with the 20mAAC standard current meter lt TBST gt to Start lt RESET gt to Exit Calibration of AC Current 3 50mA range Enter st Current Current RESET andard reading XXXXV to Exit Calibration Calibration Connect the 100K Load in series with The 3 5mAAC standard current meter TEST to Start RESET to Exit Calibration Enter st Current Current RESET to Exit andard reading XXXXV 69 Qf RESEARCH INC Calibration of DC Current 7 50mA range Calibration Connect the 100K load in series with the 7 5mADC standard current meter TEST to Start RESET to Exit Calibration Enter standard Current reading Current XXXXV RESET to Exi Calibration of DC Current 3
3. Qf RESEARCH INC Alarm Volume Scroll the cursor to the Alarm parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Alarm parameter you may use the soft key to increase and decrease the volume of the Alarm The numbers corresponding to the different volume settings are 0 through 9 0 meaning the volume is off and 9 being the loudest setting After the or is pressed a momentary alarm chirp will occur to indicate the volume of the new setting LCD Contrast Scroll the cursor to the Contrast parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Contrast parameter you may use the soft key to increase and decrease the contrast of the LCD display The numbers corresponding to the different contrast settings are 0 through 9 0 meaning the lightest color of displayed characters and 9 meaning the darkest color of displayed characters After the is pressed the display will automatically adjust to the new display setting Results Scroll the cursor to the Results parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Results parameter you may use the soft key to select what type of results you would preferred displayed at the end of a test or sequence of connected steps The avallable selections are All P F and Last When All is selected a Results summary screen will be displayed at the end of the test or sequence of connected st
4. W x H x D 215 x 89 x 370 mm Weight 20 96 Ibs 9 53Kgs Environmental Operating Temperature 0 40 C Relative Humidity 0 to 8096 Calibration Traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Calibration controlled by software Adjustments are made through front panel keypad in a restricted access calibration mode Calibration information stored in non volatile memory 23 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 3 2 Instrument Controls 3 2 1 Front Panel Controls 24 e ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC RESET BUTTON Momentary contact switch used to reset the instrument If a failure condition occurs during a test you will need to reset the system to shut off the alarm and signal the system that you are aware of a failure condition The reset button must be pressed before you can proceed to the next test or change any of the set up parameters This switch also serves as an abort signal to stop any test in progress controlled by the Hypot III TEST BUTTON Momentary contact switch used to start tests Press the green button to activate the test that is set up in the test buffer shown on the display GRAPHIC LCD 128 X 64 Monographic LCD SOFT KEYS Multifunction parameter selection keys Keys used to select screens and change parameters CONTINUITY OUTPUT JACK Connection for the
5. 23 36 37 42 45 46 gor 15 29 30 43 56 58 A e A 29 hti MM q ee ceeded 16 48 Rear Panel Control 25 Receptacles MEM M 16 18 23 25 26 55 Regulation 14 21 REMO oda 6 15 23 25 27 29 30 43 48 50 55 56 57 58 Remote Interlock qEMRRNRPETIuuu X 23 27 57 Resistance ooocccncnnnononnnononononnnoninnnnnos 3 5 6 8 11 12 13 22 37 38 39 40 41 47 48 49 60 R vyiewing KN 28 32 37 sci 2 4 7 8 18 23 26 Safety abolir 2 SChematiC EE 68 Schematic INGER EE 68 EE 14 23 32 35 MUI I 17 30 31 47 63 Service Ll ii T 4 Mun PC 14 29 30 43 46 47 DOE ee eee eeiam 22 27 39 40 49 SIBEIG SUD Sae d P Dr ODIUM EA d mud Ne MNA V EMEN EMO 29 30 43 45 47 SMart GEL nene neo boton bis EHE 23 27 29 32 33 43 SDEPITICODODS E 20 TESEO RERO 5 7 TAD PGMA ons 3 37 38 39 40 41 42 48 49 59 RD 14 BEER 8 12 14 15 50 Unpacking AP I 17 e ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Warranty
6. to Exit TIL Follow the instructions given in the prompt and then press TEST to begin the verification process At the end of the Verification process a message will appear indicating the outcome of the process If the instrument passes the Verification test failure indicating the fail detectors are working properly the RESET button will illuminate the alarm will sound and the following message will appear ACW 0 08 M1 1 aere EN gt 20mA Verification OK AC Hipot failure detected lt RESET gt to Exit If the instrument fails the Verification test pass indicating the fail detectors are not working properly the following message will appear ACW Ji i048 M1 1 0 99kV 0 00mA AC Hipot failure not detected Check leads or call l 800 9858 8378 TEST to Retest RESET to Exit 32 Qf RESEARCH INC 6 2 3 DC Hipot Verification From the Verification screen press the Up or Down soft keys to select DC Hipot then press the Select soft key An instructional prompt will now be displayed The prompt will appear as follows DC Hipot Verification Short DUT connection HV Do during test TEST to Begin RESET to Exit between and Return not touch Follow the instructions given in the prompt and then press TEST to begin the verification process At the end of the Verification process a message
7. 00 0 500hms DCW 8 2 4 System Parameter Editing Commands and Companion Queries These commands are used to modify the system parameters for the instrument These commands require a parameter value to be included with the command Command Name Value PLC 110 PLC Remote ON OFF 1 On 0 Off SSTP 110 Single Step ON OFF 1 On 0 Off SGFI 110 Smart GFI 1 On 0 Off ALAR lt value gt Alarm Level 0 9 CNTR lt value gt Contrast Level 0 9 RLT LIAIP Result Setting L Last A All P P F 8 2 5 Query Commands These query commands will retrieve data from the instrument These commands include functions for retrieving test data test results and remote hardware Command Name Value TD List Testing Data Data from test in Process RD lt step number gt Result Data Query 1 3 SALL List Step Response Parameters SALL memory step type p1 p2 p3 RR Read Reset Query 1 Open 0 Closed RI Read Interlock 1 Open 0 Closed Query 62 Qf RESEARCH INC TD Read the active data being displayed on the LCD display while the test is in process It will also read the last data taken when the test sequence has completed Each parameter is separated by commas and includes step number test type test status and metering The syntax for this command response is memory step test type status meter 1 meter 2 meter 3 ACW test displays 4 meters Each meter will co
8. 1 4 6 Key Safety Points to Remember e Keep unqualified and unauthorized personnel away from the test area e Arrange the test station in a safe and orderly manner e Never touch the product or connections during a test e Incase of any problem turn off the high voltage first e Properly discharge any item tested with DC before touching connections Qf RESEARCH INC 1 5 Introduction to Product Safety Testing 1 5 1 The Importance of Safety Testing Product Safety Tests are specified during the design and development stages of a product as well as in the production of the products to insure that it meets basic safety requirements These tests are designed to verify the safety of the electrical products in that they do not jeopardize the safety of the people domestic animals and property of anyone who may come in contact with these products In an era of soaring liability costs original manufacturers of electrical and electronic products must make sure every item is as safe as possible AII products must be designed and built to prevent electric shock even when users abuse the equipment or by pass built in safety features To meet recognized safety standards one common test is the dielectric voltage withstand test Safety agencies which require compliance safety testing at both the initial product design stage and for routine production line testing include Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL the Canadian Standards Association C
9. 18 2 2 3 A 18 2 2 4 Environmental Conditions Vii 19 3 Specifications and Controls sen eere o too anon n esu treo a0 a Ya e aea err PEU PO a ees eue RO ORAR 20 EA A baie 20 3 2 Instr m nt EE 24 3 2 1 Front Panel CO Si 24 32 2 Rear Panel Controle EEN 25 SAGE diri o UI Ea Ae Treya aE ea EREA 26 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 4 Programming Instr clloDs ooo recen ean ri n ra PE VH n SR Na SR UR KU i 29 e o o EE EEEREN EEE ST 29 EE 30 2 1 2 System EE 30 4 2 Setane KE 36 4 2 1 ET 36 4 2 2 Editing Test Parameters aiii did 37 4 2 3 Reviewing Test Results AMA PA 37 2 3 Test Param ter Secciones a Moe ea es EEE E ES 37 23 AC Withstand S oeil otiose A 39 4 3 2 DC Withstand Models 3765 and 27001 40 4 3 3 Insulation Resistance Model 3770 only sees 41 4 3 4 Default Test Parameters ege gegen PP dPniciD Massa n beatpXi Sd ud IERI RETISN 42 4 3 5 Memory Step and Default System Parameter Initialization 43 5 Operating Instructions scscsosecessssssesesevocesevevesessessevesevevesssssssessoossvevessssvvsesevensenessseees 44 5 1 Instrument Connections iei roto etd eod MER adriana 44 5 1 1 Adapter Box Connections mes n 44 5 2 Perform Tests Main Menu and Results Screens cccooncccccnonoccnnnonncononinanos 44 5 2 1 Connected Step cs AMA 45 5 2 2 gun E 45 5 2 3 Results Tests and System Selections ooooooccnnn
10. 50mA range Calibration Connect the 100KQ load in series with the 3 5mADC standard current meter TEST to Start RESET to Exit Calibration of DC Current 3501A range Calibration Enter standard Current reading Current XXXXV RESET to Exi Calibration Connect the 1M load in series with the 350uADC standard current meter TEST to Start l lt RESET gt to Exit Calibration of IR 999 9MQ and 9999MQ Ranges Calibration Enter standard Current reading Current XXXXV RESET to Exit Calibration Connect the standard 50MOl1oad from H V to Return TEST to Start l lt RESET gt to Exit Calibration Automatic calibration processing 70 Qf RESEARCH INC Calibration of Continuity Step 1 Calibration Step 1 Short the Cont Check and Return leads together TEST to Start RESET to Exit Calibration Automatic calibration processing Calibration of Continuity Step 2 Calibration Step 2 Connect the standard 1 0Q from Cont Check to Return TEST to Start RESET to Exit Calibration Automatic calibration processing 71 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 11 Replacement Parts List ECO 4993 Rev
11. E Number Designator 3599 4 Black Banana Jacks 37297 1 BRestSwich Kei 3755 1 PowerSwich2P 10A 250V 3575 1 Earth Connector A y SwithTest Green O RY2 Feet Kit w o Rubber Inserts Rubber Insert for Feet cw y Interlock Connector Adapter Box IC16 Microcontroller 78E516B PLCC High Voltage Connector w 10cm cable High Voltage Connector w 10cm cable Pp 128x64GraphicDispay gt HighVoltageQutputcable Lo 7 Return cable e For safety tester interconnect cables refer to INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS section 1 3 Specific Integrated System Connections i i i 72 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 12 Schematic Index Designator Eme meum om wing pagano 73 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Index AC Withstand EE 27 36 39 42 47 EE A a ER 17 24 44 Alan Parameter r eed Mel UE IR PD ILIUM IS DM IE 31 Duc IX En 14 20 38 39 40 42 49 EEN RT RTT 14 Ee EE 3 49 Calibration Alert Ali Dit latina 33 34 A E A A E E N A 29 33 Cal M ttegeessen A A EE EE E 29 33 Cal DUC E 29 33 REI 29 33 34 E Hr HEELS 29 34 Calibration Procedufe eie cte re dates peccet esee one eere repens e Og aN A Qa E eta did ade es 62 Ee 17 30 31 45 47 63 Continuity TeSt e 11 15 24 39 40 EIERE 23 29 31 43 Controls oett ient onte EE 14 20 24 25 29 45 46
12. Parts used must be parts that are recommended by AR as an acceptable specified part Use of non authorized parts in the repair of this instrument will void the warranty 2 eee RESEARCH INC 1 2 Safety Symbols 1 2 1 Product Marking Symbols Product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary to refer to the operation and service manual in order to prevent injury or equipment damage AN Product will be marked with this symbol when hazardous voltages may be present Product will be marked with this symbol at connections that require earth grounding 1 2 2 Caution and Warning Symbols WARNING Calls attention to a procedure practice or condition that could possibly cause bodily injury or death CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure practice or condition that could possibly cause damage to equipment or permanent loss of data Qf RESEARCH INC 1 3 Glossary of Terms As used in this manual Alternating Current AC Current that reverses direction on a regular basis commonly in the U S A 60 per second in other countries 50 times per second Breakdown The failure of insulation to effectively prevent the flow of current sometimes evidenced by arcing If voltage is gradually raised breakdown will begin suddenly at a certain voltage level Current flow is not directly proportional to voltage Once breakdown current has flown especially for a period of time the next gradual application of voltage wil
13. back of the manual iii eu 1 Introduction 1 1 Warranty Policies Associated Research Inc certifies that the instrument listed in this manual meets or exceeds published manufacturing specifications This instrument was calibrated using standards that are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Your new instrument is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 1 year from date of shipment You must complete the on line registration at www asresearch com register or call 1 800 858 TEST ext 210 to register over the phone 5 Year Program AR recommends that your instrument be calibrated on a twelve month cycle Instruments purchased and used in North America only may have their warranty extended in one year increments to a maximum of 5 years provided they are returned to AR at least annually for calibration and inspection The annual calibration and inspection must be performed annually every year following receipt of instrument Any instrument not calibrated and inspected annually will not be eligible for extended warranty status This extended warranty is non transferable and is offered only to the original purchaser A return material authorization RMA must be obtained from AR before returning this instrument for warranty service Please contact our Customer Support Center at 1 800 858 TEST 8378 to obtain an RMA number It is important that the instrument is
14. be issued an AR service number Please refer to this number in all correspondence If you do not have the original packaging materials please follow these guidelines e Wrap the instrument in a bubble pack or similar foam Enclose the same information as above 17 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC e Use a strong double wall container that is made for shipping instrumentation 350 Ib test material is adequate e Use a layer of shock absorbing material 70 to 100 mm 3 to 4 inch thick around all sides of the instrument Protect the control panel with cardboard e Seal the container securely e Mark the container FRAGILE to insure proper handling e Please refer in all correspondence to your AR service number 2 2 Installation 2 2 1 Work Area Locate a suitable testing area and be sure you have read all safety instructions for the operation of the instrument and suggestions on the test area set up in the Safety section Make sure the work area you choose has a three prong grounded outlet Be sure the outlet has been tested for proper wiring before connecting the instrument to it 2 2 2 Power Requirements This instrument requires a power source of either 115 volts AC 10 50 60 Hz single phase or 230 volts AC 10 50 60 Hz single phase Please check the rear panel to be sure the proper switch setting is selected for your line voltage requirements before turning your instrument on For operation at 115 and 230 Volts A
15. low current return lead used for continuity testing RETURN OUTPUT JACK Connector used to attach the Return test lead adapter box return lead or test fixture return lead to the instrument This connections provides the return current path for the high voltage and ground bond current POWER SWITCH Rocker style power switch with international ON and OFF 0 markings HIGH VOLTAGE ON INDICATOR This indicator flashes to warn the operator that high voltage is present at the high voltage terminal HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT JACK Connector used to attach the High Voltage test lead adapter box high voltage lead or test fixture high voltage lead to the instrument The connector is recessed for safety when not being used 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 3 2 2 Rear Panel Controls 1 REAR PANEL OUTPUT CONNECTORS These connectors are in parallel with the front panel connectors 2 FUSE RECEPTACLE To change the fuse unplug the power mains cord and turn the fuse receptacle counter clockwise The fuse compartment will be exposed Please replace the fuse with one of the proper rating 3 INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE Standard IEC 320 connector for connection to a standard NEMA style line power mains cord 4 INPUT POWER SWITCH Line voltage selection is set by the position of the switch In
16. lt memory step gt indicated the memory and step number The parameter type indicated the test type The values ACW DCW or IR must be used The parameters lt p1 p2 gt etc indicate the individual settings for each test All parameters must be included with the command and should appear in the same order that is shown in the table below Also like the individual parameter editing commands the unit should not be included with the value Only the numeric value should be included in the command string The list of parameters can also be found in the default parameters section of the manual or refer to the Test Parameter Editing commands section for the proper values The parameter values should use complete text and not use the coded values that are associated with the individual parameter setting commands such as ON and OFF for toggle field ACW DCW IR 1 Voltage Voltage Voltage 2 Max Limit Max Limit Max Limit 3 Min Limit Min Limit Min Limit 4 Ramp Up Ramp Up Ramp Up 5 Dwell Dwell Delay 6 Ramp Down Ramp Down Ramp Down 7 Arc Sense Arc Sense Connect ON OFF 8 Frequency Continuity ON OFF 9 Continuity ON OFF Continuity Max Limit 10 Continuity Max Limit Continuity Min Limit 11 Continuity Min Limit Continuity Offset 12 Continuity Offset Connect ON OFF 13 Connect ON OFF 8 2 3 Test Parameter Editing Commands These commands are used to modify the t
17. or enclosure during the test If possible the guards or enclosure should also contain safety switches that will not allow the tester to operate unless the guards are in place or the enclosure closed Keep the area clean and uncluttered All test equipment and test leads not necessary for the test should be removed from the test bench and put away It should be apparent to both the operator and to any observers the product that is being tested and the product that is waiting to be tested or has already been tested Do not perform Hipot tests in a combustible atmosphere or in any area where combustible materials are present Power Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test Equipment must be connected to a good ground Be certain that the power wiring to the test bench is properly polarized and that the proper low resistance bonding to ground is in place Power to the test station should be arranged so that it can be shut off by one prominently marked switch located at the entrance to the test area In case of an emergency anyone can cut off the power before entering the test area to offer assistance EH Qf RESEARCH NC 1 4 3 Test Operator Qualifications This instrument generates voltages and currents that can cause harmful or fatal electric shock and must only be operated by a skilled worker trained in its use The operator should understand the electrical fundamentals of voltage current and resistance They should recognize that the
18. packed in its original container for safe transport If the original container in not available please contact our customer support center for proper instructions on packaging Damages sustained as a result of improper packaging will not be honored Transportation costs for the return of the instrument for warranty service must be prepaid by the customer AR will assume the return freight costs when returning the instrument to the customer The return method will be at the discretion of Associated Research 3 Year Program A 3 Year warranty is also available for instruments purchased and used in North America All costs for this warranty are paid with the initial purchase and include warranty coverage annual calibration and standard ground return freight for three years However unlike our 5 year program annual calibration and inspection by Associated Research is not required Except as provided herein Associated Research makes no warranties to the purchaser of this instrument and all other warranties express or implied including without limitation merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded disclaimed and waived Any non authorized modifications tampering or physical damage will void your warranty Elimination of any connections in the earth grounding system or bypassing any safety systems will void this warranty This warranty does not cover batteries or accessories not of Associated Research manufacture
19. soft key The Results screen will now be displayed The Results screen will appear as follows M1 1 GND Max Fail Settings Results TIT 25 00A A 100mQ gt 120m2 0m 0 0s Exit 1 Oe For connected tests use the up and down soft keys to scroll through the results 4 3 Test Parameters Description of Test Parameters Voltage The Voltage that is applied to the High Voltage and Return terminals or the Current and Return terminals during a test Max Lmt A maximum current or resistance threshold that when exceeded triggers a failure 37 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Min Lmt A minimum current or resistance threshold that when not exceeded triggers a failure Ramp Up A length of time that is allowed for the test voltage to climb from 0 to the voltage set point Dwell A length of time that is allowed for the set point voltage to be applied Delay A length of time that the set point voltage is applied but no judgment of the set parameters is made A judgment of the parameters is not made until the end of the delay time Ramp DN A length of time that is allowed for the test voltage to decay from set point to 0 Arc Sense During hipot testing some low current arcing may be allowable Arc sense is a maximum allowable threshold for arcing The numbers corresponding to the different arc sensitivity levels are 0 through 9 1 meaning the maximum threshold of allowable arcing 9 meaning the mini
20. test instrument is a variable high voltage power supply with the return circuit directly connected to earth ground therefore current from the high voltage output will flow through any available ground path Rules Operators should be thoroughly trained to follow all of the aforementioned rules in addition to any other applicable safety rules and procedures Defeating any safety system should be considered a serious offense with severe penalties such as removal from the Hipot testing job Allowing unauthorized personnel in the area during a test should also be dealt with as a serious offense Dress Operators should not wear jewelry that could accidentally complete a circuit Medical Restrictions Personnel with heart ailments or devices such as pacemakers should be informed that the voltages and currents generated by the instrument are very dangerous If contacted it may cause heart related problems that a person of good health may not experience Please have the test operator consult their physician for recommendations 1 4 4 Instrument Connections WARNING Never perform a hipot test on energized circuitry or equipment L The instrument is equipped with a safety ground connection be sure that this is connected to a good earth ground Always connect the return lead first regardless of whether the item under test is a sample of insulating material a component tested with the high voltage test lead or a cord connected device wit
21. the left position it is set for 115 volt operation in the right position it is set for 230 volt operation 5 CHASSIS GROUND EARTH TERMINAL This terminal should be connected to a good earth ground before operation 6 OPTION CONNECTOR Undefined 7 REMOTE SIGNAL OUTPUT 9 Pin D sub miniature female connector for monitoring PASS FAIL and PROCESSING output relay signals 8 REMOTE SIGNAL INPUT 9 Pin D subminiature male connector for remote control of test reset and interlock functions as well as remote program memory selection 9 CALIBRATION BUTTON To put the instrument into the calibration mode push this button and turn on the power switch simultaneously 25 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 3 3 Quickstart This quick start guide assumes the operator has some familiarity with automated Electrical Safety testing Locate a suitable testing area and be sure you have read all safety instructions for the operation of the instrument and suggestions on the test area set up in the Safety section Locate a three prong grounded outlet Be sure the outlet has been tested for proper wiring before connecting the instrument to it Check to be sure that the correct input line voltage has been selected on the rear panel either 115 volts AC or 230 volts AC Connect the power input plug into its socket on the rear panel of the instrument Connect the male end of the plug to the outlet receptacle Please be sure that the safety ground
22. 0 0uaA IR 999 9MQ IR 9999MQ Exit CONT 1 50 V Select 10 2 1 Calibration of Parameters From the Calibration screens use the v soft key to scroll the Cursor to the parameter you wish to calibrate Once the cursor is pointing to the parameter you wish to calibrate press the Select soft key A calibration prompt screen will now appear that describes the necessary load and connection information for the parameter being calibrated The following is a list of the calibration parameters and an example of the prompt screen with the details that will be displayed for each parameter screen shown at left Once you press TEST the Calibration data entry screen will appear for the selected parameter screen shown at right Adjust the numeric value of the parameter using the and soft keys and press the Enter soft key to accept the new parameter or press RESET to escape the edit Calibration of AC Hipot Voltage Calibration Calibration Connect the standard Enter standard 5KVAC kilovolt meter Voltage reading from H V to Return Voltage XXXXV lt TEST gt to Start lt RESET gt to Exit lt RESET gt to Exit 68 e ASSOCIATED RESEARCH NC Calibration of DC Hipot Voltage Calibration Connect the standard 6KVDC kilovolt meter from H V to Return lt TBST gt to Start lt RESET gt to Exit
23. 0 1 Warranty Requirements AR offers a standard one year manufacture s warranty This warranty can be extended an additional four years provided that the instrument is returned each year to Associated Research Inc for it s annual calibration In order to be eligible for the extended warranty instruments must be returned to Associated Research Inc for calibration service at least once every twelve months A return material authorization number RMA must be obtained from AR before returning this instrument for calibration To obtain an RMA number or for information regarding our warranty please contact our Customer Support Representatives at 800 858 TEST Required Calibration Equipment e 0 5KV AC DC Metered Voltage Divider e 20mA AC 10 mA DC Ammeter e 0 30mV AC Millivoltmeter e 10Q 0 25 watt resistor 250 volt e SOMO 0 25 watt resistor 1000 volt e 500MQ 0 25 watt resistor 1000 volt e 100K 175 watt resistor 4000 volt e IMQ 20 watt resistor 4000 volt 67 Qf RESEARCH NC 10 2 Calibration Initialization Press and hold the calibration key on the rear panel with a pen pencil or small screwdriver while powering ON the Hypot III The Hypot III enters calibration mode after the power on sequence is complete The Calibration screens will appear as follows Calibration 2 Pac 5000V DC 6000V M E IR 1000V select AC 20 00mA AC 3 500mA Exit More Calibration gt pc 7 50mA DC 3 500mA DC 35
24. 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 1 4 2 Test Station Location Select an area away from the main stream of activity which employees do not walk through in performing their normal duties If this is not practical because of production line flow then the area should be roped off and marked for HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING No employees other than the test operators should be allowed inside If benches are placed back to back be especially careful about the use of the bench opposite the test station Signs should be posted DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE TEST IN PROGRESS UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL KEEP AWAY Work Area Perform the tests on a non conducting table or workbench if possible If you cannot avoid using a conductive surface be certain that it is connected to a good earth ground and the high voltage connection is insulated from the grounded surface There should not be any metal in the work area between the operator and the location where products being tested will be positioned Any other metal in the work area should be connected to a good ground never left floating Position the tester so the operator does not have to reach over the product under test to activate or adjust the tester If the product or component being tested is small it may be possible to construct guards or an enclosure around the device to be tested Construct the guards of a non conducting material such as clear acrylic so that the item being tested is within the guards
25. 8 Max Lmt RE Min Lmt om Dwell 999 SS Offset 0 Ramp DN 999 9s Exit Connect ON Exit lt More gt From the AC Withstand review screens the following parameters may be selected for editing Voltage Max Limit Min Limit Ramp Up Dwell Time Ramp Down Arc Sense LO Limit Frequency Arc Detect ON OFF Continuity selection On OFF Continuity Max Limit Continuity Min Limit and Continuity Offset Offset When the Continuity is selected ON the Offset function may be used to compensate for lead and test fixture resistance during the continuity test Using the up and down arrow keys scroll the cursor to the Offset parameter and press the Edit softkey You may now manually or automatically set an Offset value To manually set the Offset use the and soft keys to increase and decrease the resistance value Press the Enter soft key to accept the new value or press the Esc soft key to escape from the edit To automatically set an Offset value set the output voltage current and frequency to the values that will be used on the DUT and connect the test cables or test fixture with fixturing to the instrument Next short circuit the ends of the test cables and press the TEST button The instrument will now read the lead resistance and update Offset parameter automatically Press the Enter soft key to accept the new value or press the Esc soft key to escape from the edit 39 Qf RESEARCH IN
26. C 4 3 2 DC Withstand Models 3765 and 3770 From the Test parameter review screen refer to section 4 2 1 scroll the cursor using the up and down arrow soft keys to the Test Type parameter Press the Edit softkey Select the DC Withstand parameter using the and soft keys and press the Enter soft key The default DC Withstand parameters will now be loaded into the currently selected memory and step Press the Enter softkey to accept the parameters or press Esc to escape The DC Withstand parameter review screens will now be displayed The DC Withstand parameter review screens will appear as follows Test Tvve DCW Arc Sense 9 Voltage 1200V Continuity ON Max Lmt 7500uA Max Lmt 1 502 Min Lmt 100uA Min Lmt 0 1029 Ramp UP 999 9s Offset 0 002 Dwell oOo OS Connect ON 959 Ss Exit Edit TIT From the DC Withstand setting screen the following parameters may be controlled Voltage Max Limit Min Limit Ramp Up Dwell Time Ramp Down Arc Sense Ramp HI Arc Detect ON OFF and Continuity ON OFF Offset When the Continuity is selected ON the Offset function may be used to compensate for lead and test fixture resistance during the continuity test Using the up and down arrow keys scroll the cursor to the Offset parameter and press the Edit softkey You may now manually or automatically set an Offset value To manually set the Offset use the and soft keys to increase and d
27. C use a 3 15 Amp fast acting 250VAC Do not switch the line voltage selector switch located on the rear panel while CAUTION the instrument is on or operating This may cause internal damage and represents a safety risk to the operator 2 2 3 Basic Connections Power Cable Before connecting power to this instrument the protective ground Earth terminals of this instrument must be connected to the protective conductor of the line mains power cord The main plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet receptacle provided with a protective ground earth contact This protective ground earth must not be defeated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor grounding The instrument is shipped with a three wire power cable When the cable is connected to an appropriate AC power source the cable will connect the chassis to earth ground The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination 18 a 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Return Connection CAUTION The output power supplies of this instrument are referenced directly to earth ground Any conductor that completes a path between the high voltage and earth ground will form a completed circuit When the instrument Return is grounded any internal and external stray leakage will be monitored due to currents that flow from High Voltage to earth ground such as from HV to the chassis of the instrument This current is inher
28. F Mem Lock Scroll the cursor to the Mem Lock parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Mem Lock parameter you may turn the function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key Mem Lock is a sub function of the Lock setting In order for the Mem Lock function to work the Lock must first be turned ON Selecting the Mem Lock OFF will allow the user to access all available Memory locations but restricts access to memory and step editing capabilities Selecting the Mem Lock ONT will allow the user to only run the currently loaded memory Smart GFI Scroll the cursor to the Smart GFI parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Smart GFI parameter you may turn the function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key 32 Qf RESEARCH INC The High Voltage power supply of the instrument is internally referenced to earth ground The leakage current measuring circuits monitor only currents that flow through the Return lead Therefore the possibility exists for current to flow directly from the High Voltage output to earth ground that typically would not be monitored GFI is a circuit that monitors the current between the High Voltage output and earth ground The GFT s main purpose is to protect the operator from prolonged exposure to High Voltage in the case of an accidental contact with the High Voltage lead and earth ground If the operator accidentally t
29. LOCK RESET M X y SA AN Gei EMORY PROCESSING col du ewan ee EM ORY 1 7 1 Signal Outputs on Remote I O The rear panel connector provides three output signals to remotely monitor PASS FAIL and PROCESSING conditions The monitoring signals are provided by three normally open internal relays that toggle on and off to indicate the condition of the tester These are normally open free contacts and will not provide any voltage or current The ratings of the contacts are 1 AAC 125 VAC 0 5 ADC 30 VDC The signal outputs are provided on the 9 pin female D connector Below is a listing that indicates what conditions activate each pin When a terminal becomes active the relay closes thereby allowing the external voltage to operate an external device 55 EI e ASSOCIATED RESEARCH NC Pins 1 and 2 provide the PASS signal Pins 3 and 4 provide the FAIL signal Pins 5 and 6 provide the PROCESSING signal Pins 7 and 8 provide the RESET OUT signal The following describes how the relays operate for each test condition PROCESSING The relay contact closes the connection between pin 5 and pin 6 while the instrument is performing a test The connection is opened at the end of the test PASS The relay contact closes the connection between pin 1 and pin 2 after detecting that the item under test passed all tests The connection is opened when the next test is initiated or the reset function is activated FAIL
30. Lmt set points automatically range while being edited according to the specification table below This is unique only to this feature because this option has multiple ranges 64 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST MODE Maximum Limit Range Resolution Range Resolution Accuracy Range Resolution Range Resolution Accuracy Minimum Limit 02 5mA Output 0 0 1 0 999 9 M 0 Off 0 1 MQ 1000 9999 MQ 1 MQ Same as Resistance display 1 0 999 9 MQ 0 1 MQ 1000 9999 MQ 1 MQ Same as Resistance display The 5mA Output option limits the output current with software control The trip points are adjusted to a maximum of 5mA and the software has been modified so the high speed maximum current shutdown is fixed at 5mA The following specifications have been changed for this option DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TEST MODE Output Rating 5000V 5 mA AC 6000V 5 mA DC Maximum Limit AC Range Range DC Minimum Limit AC Range DC Range 0 00 5 00 mA 0 5000 LA 0 000 0 500 mA 0 0 50 0 LA 03 5Q Continuity The 5Q Continuity option increases the ground continuity maximum limit from 1 5Q to 54 and increases the ground continuity offset range from 0 0Q 0 50 2 to 0 0Q 0 99 The following specifications have been changed for this option DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TEST MODE Ground Continuity Maximum Limit Minimum Limit Range Resolution Accuracy Ground Continu
31. OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Hypot III MODEL 3705 AC ONLY HIPOT WITH GROUND CONTINUITY CHECK MODEL 3765 AC DC HIPOT WITH GROUND CONTINUITY CHECK MODEL 3770 AC DC HIPOT WITH IR AND GROUND CONTINUITY SERIAL NUMBER Eer ER EE Associated Research Inc 2009 M O de S 13860 West Laurel Drive Lake Forest Illinois 60045 4546 3705 3765 3770 We Item 39011 Ver 1 02 Printed September 28 2009 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Associated Research Inc Address 13860 W Laurel Dr Lake Forest IL 60045 USA Product Name Hypot Dielectric Withstand Voltage Tester Model Number 3705 3765 3770 Conforms to the following Standards Safety EN 61010 1 2001 EN 61010 031 2002 IEC 61010 1 2001 IEC 61010 031 2002 EMC EN 61326 1 2006 EN 55011 1998 A2 2002 Class A EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 IEC 61000 4 2 1995 A2 2000 IEC 61000 4 3 2002 IEC 61000 4 4 2004 LEC 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2000 IEC 61000 4 6 2003 IEC 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2000 IEC 61000 4 11 2004 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to article 10 of the EMC Directive 8 336 EEC The techni
32. Ramp UP 999 9s HE 1 00mA pons Dwell 9 99 98 999 98 se c es sa ec NN Arc Sense 9 Select the memory and step number using Press the Edit soft key their corresponding softkeys Section 4 2 2 Step 2 Section 4 2 1 Step 2 y Test Tvve ACW Voltage 4360V Max Lmt 20 00mA 4 Min Lmt 9 999mA Ramp UP 999 9s Dwell 999 95 Ramp DN 999 9s Arc Sense 9 TIT 36 EH 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 4 2 2 Editing Test Parameters Refer to FIG 2 1 From the Test parameter review screen refer to section 4 2 1 scroll the cursor to the test parameter you wish to edit using the up and down arrow soft keys 2 Press the Edit soft key The Test parameter edit screen will now be displayed 3 You may now change the value of the test parameter with the up and down arrow soft keys 4 Press the Enter soft key to accept the new value or press Esc to escape from the edit All available test parameters may be edited using this procedure 4 2 3 Reviewing Test Results Method 1 Hot key 1 Pressing the bottom soft key at the Perform Test screen will display the Results screen Method 2 Menu Selection 1 From the Perform Test screen press the Menu soft key The Main Menu will now be displayed 2 From the Main Menu screen press the Menu soft key The Results Test and System selections will now be displayed 3 From this screen press the Result
33. SA the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC the British Standards Institution BSI the Association of German Electrical Engineers VDE and TUV the Japanese Standards Association JSI These same agencies may also require that an insulation resistance test and high current ground bond test be performed 1 6 The Different Types of Safety Tests 1 6 1 Dielectric Withstand Test The principle behind a dielectric voltage withstand test is simple If a product will function when exposed to extremely adverse conditions it can be assumed that the product will function in normal operating circumstances Common Applications of the Dielectric Withstand Test e Design performance testing Determining design adequacy to meet service conditions e Production Line testing Detecting defects in material or workmanship during processing e Acceptance testing Proving minimum insulation requirements of purchased parts e Repair Service testing Determine reliability and safety of equipment repairs The specific technique used to apply the dielectric voltage withstand test to each product is different During a dielectric voltage withstand test an electrical device is exposed to a voltage significantly higher than it normally encounters for a specified duration of time During the test all current flow from the high voltage output to the return is measured If during the time the component is tested the current flow remains w
34. SEARCH INC 1 7 Key Features and Benefits HYPOT III The first manual safety testing This provides the operator with complete test setup and instrument with an enhanced results in an easy to use interface This eliminates the graphic LCD display need to decipher cryptic abbreviations The graphic display makes testing safer easier and more reliable than ever before Exclusive SmartGFI function The SmartGFI patent pending provides maximum operator protection to the user If the circuit detects excessive leakage to ground it shuts down the high voltage in less than 1 millisecond SmartGFI is automatically activated if the DUT is not grounded The operator does not need to make the decision whether to activate the SmartGFI Storage of up to 10 setups with 3 A real benefit for manufacturers that test different steps per setup products Each setup can store up to 3 steps which can be configured to perform any of the safety tests Tests can be linked and run in any order Line and Load regulation Maintains the output voltage to within 196 of setting even if the load or the line voltage varies This ensures that the test results remain consistent and within safety agency requirements Digitally controlled arc detection Allows the operator to select whether low level arcs system should be detected and provides the operator with the ability to digitally select and program multiple sensitivity levels No load setup of trip current and Th
35. Seat NEI EEN 36 40 41 42 47 48 49 Default Parameters nisinsin i A rU 27 42 b Iro M E 22 38 A1 42 48 Dielectric Withstand Test 8 9 42 45 48 heet 7 10 11 21 IER vesuceaetaeenees 6 7 12 13 14 16 27 28 39 40 44 47 48 49 Dwell mm 15 21 38 39 40 42 48 Edit Parameters ene emen nne nete n ene 34 36 37 39 40 41 42 63 FEATS TREE T 8 14 PEQUE 9 15 20 21 38 39 40 42 Eront Pa el Controls etie ette liada 14 24 Mirco D RIETER 3 Hypotese TES 3 Insulation Resistance eee E E a E E eN 3 8 11 13 41 48 49 TNE LOCK VENENUM 15 23 25 27 57 l E e D M m 14 24 31 48 E 3 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 33 n A 37 38 42 48 49 59 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC LOK sue SIE MM MEME 23 29 32 43 48 Evo S 20 277 57 Max E das 37 42 48 49 Medical Restrictions iscrisse ASSEN EENEG LES 6 Memo ati 15 23 25 27 32 36 38 39 40 41 45 46 47 56 57 hn ap 12 14 26 29 32 36 37 44 45 46 47 50 Min N E 38 42 49 59 cci MT 5 6 10 14 15 18 24 26 33 56 goo ia Hm 34 59 Parameters AE 27 29 30 46 Test Parameters use ceret bir ei a HERR alarcon DA ERU SERRE OE 14
36. The relay contact closes the connection between pin 3 and pin 4 after detecting that the item under test failed The connection will open when the next test is initiated or the reset function activated RESET OUT The relay contact closes the connection between pin 7 and pin 8 while the reset function is activated This is only a continuous closure dependent on the length of time the reset button is held in an active state 7 2 Signal Inputs of Remote I O and Memory Access The Hypot III remote connector enables remote operation of the TEST RESET and REMOTE INTERLOCK functions and allows the operator to select Memory 1 Memory 2 and Memory 3 When the PLC Remote mode is on the Hypot III will respond to simple switch or relay contacts closures A normally open momentary switch can be wired across pins 3 and 5 to allow remote operation of the TEST function A normally open momentary switch can be wired across pins 2 and 5 to allow remote operation of the RESET function When the PLC remote function is ON the TEST switch on the front panel will be disabled to prevent a test from being activated through this switch For safety the front panel RESET switch remains active even when a remote reset switch is connected so that high voltage can be shut down from either location The Hypot III also allow access to three MEMORY PROGRAMS through the remote control connector This gives the user the capability to quickly change parameters and i
37. ach of the ten memory locations in Hypot III has three programmable steps that may be Connected together to create multi step testing Press the Step soft key to increment the step number 5 2 3 Results Tests and System Selections From the Main Menu press the Menu soft key M2 2 ACW Settings Results Test 2000V 20 00mA 1 00mA System 99 9 9s Exit The Results Tests and System selections will now be displayed From this screen three Software controls may be accessed Results Test and System Pressing the Exit soft key at any time will return you to the Perform Tests screen Results Pressing the Results soft key from this menu will allow you to review the test results of the last test performed An example of a Results screen is shown below M2 2 ACW Max Fail Settings Results 2000V 1 99KV 15 00mA 15 78mA 1 00mA 1 4s Exit 9 99 95 Test Pressing the Test soft key from this menu will allow you to access the Parameter Review screen For specific instructions for reviewing and editing test parameters refer to section 4 2 Test Parameters System Pressing the System soft key from this menu will allow you to access the Setup System screen For specific instructions for editing system parameters refer to section 4 1 Setup System 46 Qf RESEARCH INC 5 3 Perform Tests Metering Each test performed by the Hypot III contains a un
38. ameters and the System parameters will be set to the factory defaults The default system parameters are as follows Setup Sys PLC Remote Single Step Alarm Contrast Results Lock Mem Lock Smart GFI The following System parameters will not be affected by the system initialization Setup Sys Cal Alert No change Cal Date No change Cal Due No change Alert No change Date m d y No change Time No change 43 es 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Instrument Connections 5 1 1 Adapter Box Connections The adapter box provides an easy way to connect a DUT to the HYPOT III that is terminated in a two or three prong line cord The following diagram shows how to connect the adapter box to the Hypot III and to the device under test 36544 Test Connections OCIATED RESEARCH INC e The rear output connections on the Hypot III may be used as well 5 2 Perform Tests Main Menu and Results Screens The Hypot III automatically defaults to the Perform Tests screen upon power up The Perform Tests screen will appear as follows ACW Settings Menu M2 2_ 999 98 4 36 12 89 From the Perform Tests screen the Main Menu may be accessed by pressing the Menu softkey 44 Qf RESEARCH INC The Perform Tests screen is the main operational screen of instrum
39. ange Resolution Accuracy Delay Timer Ground Fault Interrupt GFI Trip Current HV Shut Down Speed 1ms 22 Ramp Up 0 1 999 9 sec Ramp Down 1 0 999 9 sec 02OFF 0 1 sec t 0 1 of reading 0 05 sec 0 0 5 999 9 sec 0 Constant 0 1 sec 0 1 of reading 0 05 sec 450uA max 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC GENERAL Remote Control And Signal The following input and output signals are provided Output through two 9 pin D type connectors 1 Remote control Test Reset and Remote Interlock 2 Remote recall of memory program 1 2 and 3 3 Outputs Pass Fail Test in Process and Reset Program Memory 10 Memories 3 steps per memory all steps within a memory are linkable Security Key Lock capability to avoid unauthorized access to all test parameters Memory Lock capability to avoid unauthorized access to memory locations Built in Smart GFI circuit Display 128 x 64 dot resolution with front panel contrast setting Alarm Volume Setting Front panel adjustable volume setting with 10 set points Line Cord Detachable 7 ft 2 13m power cable terminated in a three prong grounding plug Terminations Detachable 5ft 1 52m high voltage and return leads 2 with clips and a standard U S style NEMA 5 15 remote receptacle box for testing items terminated with a line cord International receptacles also available Front and Rear outputs standard Mechanical Tilt up front feet Dimensions
40. cal file and other documentation are on file with Associated Research Inc Jos ph Guerriero Vice President General Manager Associated Research Inc Lake Forest Illinois USA March 18 2008 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 td em 1 l t Wattranty Poli eT a ea a iaaa EEEa R ei 1 eege EEN 2 1 2 1 Product Marking Symbols eee 2 1 2 2 Caution and Warning Symbols eret ttt icess 2 1 3 Glossary KE 3 V4 Safety e T T T 4 1 4 1 Service and Mita 4 142 Test SAMO PIT 3 LAS Test EE 6 1 4 4 Instrument Ee 6 1 4 5 Device Under NK 7 1 4 6 Key Safety Points to Remember 1 ertt retina 7 1 5 Introduction to Product Safety Testing essere 8 1 5 1 The Importance of Safety Testing ninia 8 1 6 The Different Types of Safety Tests viii tara 8 1 6 1 Principles and Uses of Dielectric Withstand Testing 8 1 6 2 Insulation Resistance estan 11 1 6 3 Ground Bond Leste iia 11 JW t RUN TES e ctp om 12 k65 Eme Leakage A e ETT 12 1 7 Key Features and E 14 2 Getting PR RTT RTT O A 17 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection E 17 SD PACAP ING ita 17 2 1 2 Contents Sid ANION TERRENCE m 17 2 1 3 Returning the Instrument for Service or Calibration 17 22 MS CIE A Po AEE 18 PN ANB OI rrr TT 18 2 2 2 Power Requires uice cete patere dia
41. ctional prompt will now be displayed The prompt will appear as follows Cont Verification Open DUT connection between Cont and Return Unplug H V from the instrument TEST to Begin RESET to Exit TIL Follow the instructions given in the prompt and then press TEST to begin the verification process At the end of the Verification process a message will appear indicating the outcome of the process If the instrument passes the Verification test failure indicating the fail detectors are working properly the RESET button will illuminate the alarm will sound and the following message will appear ACW 0 0s M1 1 E V mk Verification OK Continuity failure detected RESET to Exit If the instrument fails the Verification test pass indicating the fail detectors are not working properly the following message will appear ACW 1 08 M1 1 0 00kV 0 00mA Continuity failure not detected Check leads or call 1 800 858 8378 TEST to Retest RESET to Exit 51 Qf RESEARCH INC 6 2 2 AC Hipot Verification From the Verification screen press the Up or Down soft keys to select AC Hipot then press the Select soft key An instructional prompt will now be displayed The prompt will appear as follows AC Hipot Verification Short DUT connection between H V and Return Do not touch during test TEST to Begin RESET
42. d for reviewing test results is to press the bottom soft key at the end of the test Pressing the bottom soft key from the Perform Test screen will display the Results screen For more information about reviewing test results refer to section 4 2 3 Reviewing Test Results 28 Qf RESEARCH INC 4 Programming Instructions 4 1 Setup System Refer to FIG 1 1 From the Perform Test screen press the Menu soft key The Main Menu will now be displayed 2 From the Main Menu screen press the Menu soft key The Results Tests and System selections will now be displayed 3 From this screen press the System soft key The Setup System menu will now be displayed 4 At the Setup System menu scrolling from the PLC Remote parameter is restricted to down only Press the down arrow key to access system parameters 5 Scrolling to More will display the second page of System Parameters From the Setup System screen fourteen different Hardware and Software controls may be accessed PLC Remote Single Step Alarm Contrast Results Lock Mem Lock Smart GFI Cal Alert Cal Date Cal Due Alert Date and Time Pressing the EXIT key at any time will return you to the Perform Test screen FIG 1 ACW Settings 999 98 d 3b Menu M2 2_ d 89m TIT Press the Menu key Section 4 1 Step 1 M2 2 ACW Settings Men 2000V Heger 20 00mA Step 1 00mA 9 99 98 Exit
43. e Alert Date is automatically set 11 months after the calibration date For example if the calibration is performed on 12 15 2002 the Alert Date will automatically be set to 11 15 2003 This parameter defaults to 11 months after the calibration date but may be overwritten to any advanced date desired Within the Alert Date parameter are three separate fields month day and year Use the gt to select the field within the date you want to edit Use the key to change the numeric value Once you change the value it is automatically stored Date Scroll the cursor to the Date parameter using the directional soft keys Within the Set Date parameter are four fields date format mdy dmy month day and year Use the gt key to select the field within the date you want to edit Using the key to change the numeric value Once you change the value it is automatically stored Time Scroll the cursor to the Time parameter using the directional soft keys Within the Set Time parameter are three fields hours minutes and Military or Standard time setting Use the gt key to select the field within the time parameter you want to edit Use the key to change the numeric value Once you change the value it is automatically stored The Calibration Alert Warning screen appears as follows Cal Alert Model 36XX is due for calibration on 10 16 04 Show screen again Lids At the Calibration Alert Warning screen th
44. e of security override only affects the Calibration alert screen It is not necessary to restart the instrument to activate the security setting 35 Qf RESEARCH INC 4 2 Setting up Tests Refer to FIG 2 4 2 1 Reviewing Test parameters 1 From the Perform Test screen press the Menu soft key The Main Menu will now be displayed 2 Select the memory and step location you want to review or edit using their corresponding soft keys 3 From the Main Menu screen press the Menu soft key The Results Tests and System selections will now be displayed 4 From this screen press the Test soft key The Test parameter review screen will now be displayed For the example an AC withstand test is displayed You may now review the test parameters by scrolling the cursor with the up and down arrow keys It is important to note that there are two screens of parameters for AC and DC withstand tests FIG 2 ACW Settings WEE ACH MA 2 999 95 Heus wm Settings Result 2H m Press the Menu soft key y 3b y Section 4 2 1 Step 3 2000V res 1 00mA e 89 rm 399 95 suc HE Press the Menu soft key Press the Test soft key Section 4 2 1 Step 1 Section 4 2 1 Step 4 y y M2 2 ACW Test Tvve ACW i Menu Settings rm Voltage 4360V E Max Lmt 20 00mA 4 Memory HEN v NH 2000V Min Lmt 9 999mA 20 00mA Step BR
45. e or cleaning of internal parts is not necessary Avoid the use of cleaning agents or chemicals on the instrument some chemicals may damage plastic parts or lettering Any external cleaning should be done with a clean dry or slightly damp cloth Schematics when provided are for reference only Any replacement cables and high voltage components should be acquired directly from Associated Research Inc Refer servicing to an Associated Research Inc authorized service center PHONE 1 847 367 4077 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 1 800 858 TEST 8378 13860 WEST LAUREL DRIVE FAX 1 847 367 4080 LAKE FOREST IL 60045 4546 U S A E MAIL info asresearch com www asresearch com Service Interval The instrument its power cord test leads and accessories must be returned at least once a year to an Associated Research authorized service center for calibration and inspection of safety related components Associated Research will not be held liable for injuries suffered if the instrument is not properly maintained and safety checked annually User Modifications Unauthorized user modifications will void your warranty Associated Research will not be responsible for any injuries sustained due to unauthorized equipment modifications or use of parts not specified by Associated Research Instruments returned to Associated Research with unsafe modifications will be returned to their original operating condition at the customers expense
46. ecrease the resistance value Press the Enter soft key to accept the new value or press the Esc soft key to escape from the edit To automatically set an Offset value set the output voltage current and frequency to the values that will be used on the DUT and connect the test cables or test fixture with fixturing to the instrument Next short circuit the ends of the test cables and press the TEST button The instrument will now read the lead resistance and update Offset parameter automatically Press the Enter soft key to accept the new value or press the Esc soft key to escape from the edit 40 Qf RESEARCH INC 4 3 3 Insulation Resistance Model 3770 only From the Test parameter review screen refer to section 4 2 1 scroll the cursor using the up and down arrow soft keys to the Test Type parameter Press the Edit softkey Select the IR parameter using the and soft keys and press the Enter soft key The default IR parameters will now be loaded into the currently selected memory and step Press the Enter softkey to accept the parameters or press Esc to escape The IR parameter review screen will now be displayed The DC Withstand parameter review screen will appear as follows Test Tvve IR Voltage 1000V S mn Max Lmt 2000M2 Min Lmt 1000MQ y n Ramp UP 999 95 Edit Delay 999 9s lt Ramp DN 999 9s Exit Connect ON From the Insulation Resistance parameter setting screen
47. ent From this screen test parameters are monitored while the test is being performed This screen may also be used to debug memories with connected steps with the use of the single step function 5 2 1 Connected Step indicator The connected step indicator is an under score symbol located directly next to the Memory and Step number and only will be displayed when the connect function has been turned On in the Test parameters CW Settings UD NET 4 Bw e 89 999 9s M2 2_ TIT Connected Step Indicator 5 2 2 Main Menu From the Perform Tests screen press the Menu soft key M2 2 ACW Settings 2000V 20 00mA 1 00mA 999 9 s The Main Menu will now be displayed From the Main Menu screen three Software controls may be accessed Menu Memory Step Pressing the Exit soft key at any time will return you to the Perform Tests Menu Pressing the Menu soft key from the Main Menu will display the Results Tests and System selections Please refer to section 5 2 3 Results Test and System Selections Memory The Hypot III has 10 three step programmable memory locations MO0 M9 Press the Memory soft key to increment the instrument to the desired memory location As the Memory softkey is pressed the parameters of the selected memory location are automatically loaded into the instrument 45 Qf RESEARCH INC Step E
48. ent and will cause errors when trying to monitor very low leakage currents in the micoamp range 2 2 4 Environmental Conditions This equipment is intended for indoor use only The equipment has been evaluated according to Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 as specified in IEC 664 This instrument may be operated in environments with the following limits Temperature rris 32 104 F 0 40 C Relative humidity 0 8096 Altitude ss 6560 feet 2 000 meters Storage and Shipping Environment This instrument may be stored or shipped in environments with the following limits Temperat re usaste 40 167 F 40 75 C EH A 50 000 feet 15 240 meters The instrument should also be protected against temperature extremes that may cause condensation within the instrument 19 es 3 Specifications and Controls 3 1 Hypot III Functional Specifications INPUT Voltage 115 230 V AC 10 user selectable Frequency 50 60 Hz 596 Fuse 3 15 Amp fast acting 250VAC DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TEST MODE Output Rating 5000V 20 mA AC 6000V 7 5 mA DC Voltage Setting Range 0 5 00KV AC 0 6 00KV DC Resolution 0 01KV Accuracy 2 of setting 5V Can be adjusted during operation Disabled when key lockout is active Maximum Limit Range 0 00 20 00 mA Resolution 0 01 mA Range 0 7500 LA Resolution IuA Accuracy AC and DC 2 of setting 2 coun
49. eps displaying the results of all of the steps The Results summary screen will appear as follows ACW Pass 999 98s M2 1 5 00KV 20 00mA DCW Pass 999 9s M2 2 1 20KV 2000uA 3l 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC When P F is selected a Pass or Fail screen will be displayed at the end of the test The Pass and Fail screens will appear as follows When P F is selected it is not possible to directly see the test results at the end of the test In order to review the test results refer to section 4 2 3 Reviewing Test Results TIT TIT When Last is selected the results of the last step performed will be displayed on the Perform Tests screen There will not be a change in appearance or special screen displayed in this mode Lock Scroll the cursor to the Lock parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Lock parameter you may turn the function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key When the exit soft key is pressed the security settings will take immediate effect Selecting Lock ONT restricts access to parameter and system settings The level of security is determined by the Mem Lock function Once the Lock function is activated a special procedure is required to defeat the security To defeat the security press the top soft key while powering up the instrument Now you may access the system menu and turn the security function OF
50. er ONT will activate the Cal Alert function and when the date matches the Alert Date the instrument will display the Calibration Alert warning screen upon power up If the Show this screen again function has been turned OFF at the Calibration Alert Warning screen this parameter will automatically be set to OFF Cal Date Calibration Date Calibration Date is a non editable parameter that indicates the Date when calibration was last performed on the instrument This parameter automatically updates after calibrating the instrument Cal Due Calibration Due Date It is recommended that calibration should be performed at least once a year It is recommended that the Calibration Due date not bet set greater than one year from the Calibration Date displayed After a calibration is performed the Calibration Due Date is automatically set 1 year after the calibration date 33 Qf RESEARCH INC This parameter defaults to one year after the calibration date but may be overwritten to any advanced date desired Within the Calibration Due Date parameter are three separate fields month day and year Use the key to select the field within the date you want to edit then use the key to change the numeric value Once you change the value it is automatically stored Alert Alert Date The Alert date is like an alarm clock that will warn you in advance of the actual calibration due date After a calibration is performed th
51. ere are two options Show screen again Yes or No Show screen again is asking if you would like to continue seeing the Calibration Alert 34 Qf RESEARCH INC Warning screen every time you power up the instrument The question must be answered by toggling between the word Yes and No using its corresponding softkey and then pressing the OK softkey You may turn this screen OFF by toggling to the word No using the soft key next to this parameter and pressing the OK soft key Selecting the Show this screen again parameter No will disable the Calibration Alert function You may leave this screen ON by toggling to the word Yes using the soft key next to this parameter and the pressing the OK soft key Selecting the Show this screen again parameter Yes will exit the Calibration Alert Warning screen and go to the standard introduction screen without disabling the Calibration Alert function If security is enabled you will not see the question Show screen again or the Yes No soft key It is possible to quickly bypass the security of the Calibration Alert by powering up the instrument while depressing the soft key that is second from the top of the instrument This will temporarily start the instrument in an unsecured state The Calibration Alert Warning screen will be displayed and allow you to disable the Calibration alert by selecting No and then pressing the OK soft key This typ
52. ess than 12 volts Maximum allowable resistance readings of the safety ground circuit are normally between 100 and 200 milliohms If you are testing a product that is terminated in a three prong plug you are required to perform a continuity or ground bond test on the ground conductor to the chassis or dead metal of the product 1 6 4 Run Test All manufacturers of a product that runs on line power normally need to run the DUT Device Under Test after final safety testing so that they can verify the functionality of their products In addition to running the DUT to test its basic functionality many customers also require some basic test data to be recorded while the DUT is powered up A Run Test System allows the product to be powered up immediately after the safety tests are completed with a single connection to the DUT Measurements that are commonly made while the DUT is running can include Amperage Voltage Watts and Power Factor 1 6 5 Line Leakage Test The Line Leakage test is one of many product safety tests that are normally specified for electrical products by safety testing agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories UL and the International Electrotechnical Committee IEC The line leakage specifications vary as well as the method in which the measurements are taken depending upon the application or function of a product and the standard to which the product is being tested Current Leakage or Line Leakage tests are general terms t
53. est parameter within each step These commands require a parameter value to be included with the command The values for ACW and DCW tests are sent in kV while the values for an IR test are sent in V The writing of the parameter requires that the unit not be included with the value only the numeric value should be included with the command Many of the commands will function the same way for multiple test types however the input range may be different and therefore used a different possible set of values Command Name Test Types Value CONN 110 Connect ON OFF ALL 1 On 0 Off VOLT lt value gt Set Voltage Level ACW 0 5kV DCW 0 6kV IR 0 1000V RUP lt value gt Edit Ramp Up ALL 0 1 999 9sec RDN value Edit Ramp Down ACW 0 1 999 9sec 61 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC DCW 0 1 0 999 9sec IR 0 1 0 999 9sec DDT lt value gt Dwell Delay Time ACW 0 0 3 999 9sec DCW 0 0 4 999 9sec IR 0 0 5 999 9sec ARC lt value gt Arc Detect Level ACW 1 9 DCW MAXL lt value gt Edit Max Limit ACW 0 00 20 0mA DCW 0 7500uA IR 0 1 9999MOhms MINL value Edit Min Limit ACW 0 000 9 999mA DCW 0 0 999 9uA IR 1 9999MOhms FREQ 50160 Edit Frequency ACW 50 or 60Hz CONT 110 Continuity ON OFF ACW 1 On 0 Off DCW CMAL lt value gt Continuity Max ACW 0 00 1 500hms Limit DCW CMIL value Continuity Min ACW 0 00 1 500hms Limit DCW COFF value Continuity Offset ACW 0
54. g to At the PLC remote parameter only the down arrow key is available PLC Remote Scroll the cursor to the PLC Remote parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the PLC Remote parameter you may turn the PLC remote function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key Refer to the section 6 Connection of Remote I O for details When the PLC remote is turned ON the front panel Test button is disabled and a test may only be started through the rear panel I O If you attempt to start a test from the front panel Test button when the PLC Remote function is turned ON a pop up message will be displayed The pop up message will appear as follows PLC Remote ON Single Step Scroll the cursor to the Single Step parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Single Step parameter you may turn the function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key This function is used to temporarily override the automatic connection feature When the Single Step function is ON the instrument will pause after each step is completed To continue the test sequence press the Test button to execute the next connected step Each time the Test button is pressed the next connected step will execute If you press the Reset button before completing all connected steps it will return you to the original starting step Ifa step fails and you wish to continue to the next step do not press Reset 30
55. ge terminal clearly indicates when high voltage is active to provide maximum operator safety 15 Qf RESEARCH INC Comes complete with a test box for products terminated in a line cord User selectable input voltage Low current sense Electronic ramping up amp down 16 The standard US style receptacle box allows easy testing of hipot and continuity on line cord terminated products As an additional benefit termination boxes are available for testing products with line cords configured for other countries Hypot III can be switched for either 115 or 230 volt input operation through an easy access rear panel mounted switch to allow it to be used in any country Monitors the minimum level of current flow thus ensuring that the DUT is properly connected and that the hipot test is being performed Provides a gradual and timed method to increase or decrease output voltage to the DUT minimizing any damage from quick high voltage changes to sensitive DUTs 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 2 Getting Started Introduction This section contains information for the unpacking inspection preparation for use and storage of your Associated Research Inc product 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection 2 1 1 Packaging Your instrument was shipped in a custom foam insulated container that complies with ASTM D4169 92a Assurance Level II Distribution Cycle 13 Performance Test Sequence If the shipping carton is damaged
56. h a two or three prong plug The return lead should be connected first for any type of hipot testing Plug in the high voltage test lead only when it is being used Handle its clip only by the insulator never touch the clip directly Be certain that the operator has control over any remote test switches connected to the Hipot Double check the return and high voltage connections from the Hipot and the Line Neutral Ground and Case connections from the Line Leakage tester to be certain that they are proper and secure 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 1 4 5 Device Under Test WARNING Never touch the Device Under Test DUT or anything connected to it while high voltage is being applied by the hipot When testing with DC always discharge the capacitance of the item under test and anything the high voltage may have contacted such as test fixtures before handling it or disconnecting the test leads HOT STICK probes can be used to discharge any capacitance in the device under test as a further safety precaution A hot stick is a non conducting rod about two feet long with a metal probe at the end that is connected to a wire To discharge the device under test two hot sticks are required First connect both probe wires to a good earth ground Then touch one probe tip to the same place that the return lead was connected While holding the first probe in place touch the second probe tip to the same place where the high voltage lead was connected
57. hat actually describe three different types of tests These tests are Earth Leakage Current Enclosure Leakage Current and Applied Part Leakage Current The main differences in these tests are in the placement of the probe for the measuring device The Earth Leakage Current is the leakage current that flows through the ground conductor in the line cord back to earth The Enclosure Leakage Current is the current that flows from any enclosure part through a person back to ground if it were contacted by a person The Applied Part Leakage Current or Patient Lead Leakage Current is any leakage that flows from an applied part between applied parts or into an applied part The Applied Part Leakage Current test is required only for medical equipment All of these tests are used to determine if products can be safely operated or handled without posing a shock hazard to the user Line Leakage Testers provide the capability of meeting the line leakage test specified in the following standards UL 544 IEC 950 UL 1950 IEC 601 1 UL 2601 UL 1563 UL 3101 IEC 1010 and others The Line Leakage test is a test which measures the leakage current of a product through a circuit that is designed to simulate the impedance of the human body The simulation circuit is called the Measuring Device MD The instrument has five different MD circuits selectable through the menu which are representative circuits designed to simulate the impedance of the human body under diffe
58. ing step If a step fails and you wish to continue to the next step do not press Reset 5 4 2 Manual Voltage Adjustment When HYPOT III is performing a test and symbols will appear next to the two bottom soft keys These soft keys may be used to adjust the output voltage while performing a test ACW Dwell Menu 4 36 12 89 M1 1 Use these soft keys to adjust the output voltage while performing a test 47 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Pressing the soft key will increase the output voltage pressing the soft key will decrease the output voltage Manual voltage adjustment temporarily overrides the voltage setting and only remains in effect until the test is terminated by Pass Fail or Abort ee 99 When the Lock parameter is selected On in the system menu manual voltage adjustment is disabled Therefore you will not see the and symbols next to the bottom soft keys 5 4 3 Description of displayed messages While performing tests a number of messages will be displayed to indicate the test state or test results These messages are displayed in the status area of the screen located on the first line at the top of the LCD These messages also used on other screens where test results are displayed Messages EUNT 423 bx d 89 TIT Dwell This message appears on the display during the AC DC Withstand tes
59. inspect the contents for visible damage such as dents scratches or broken display Ifthe instrument is damaged notify the carrier and Associated Research s customer support department Please save the shipping carton and packing material for the carriers inspection Our customer support department will assist you in the repair or replacement of your instrument Please do not return your product without first notifying us and receiving an RMA return material authorization number To receive an RMA number please contact our customer support department at 1 800 858 8378 e Please retain all of the original packaging materials 2 1 2 Contents of the Carton Inside the carton should be the following Description AR Part Number Hypot III Instrument 37XX High Voltage Cable 04040A 08 Return Cable 02100A 13 Qty 2 Fuse 37880 3 15 Amp fast acting 250VAC Line Cord 33189 Standard Adapter Box 36544 Standard The Adapter Box and Line Cord listed are American Other combinations of Line Cord and Adapter Box are available upon request 2 1 3 Returning the Instrument When it is necessary to return the instrument for servicing or calibration repackage the instrument in its original container please include all accessories and test leads Indicate the nature of the problem or type of service needed Also please mark the container FRAGILE to insure proper handling Upon receipt your instrument will
60. ique set of parameters and therefore requires specialized metering for each test The following table describes what meters will be displayed for each of the different test types Test Type Current Voltage Time Resistance AC Withstand X X X DC Withstand X X X IR X X X 5 4 Performing a Test 1 From the Main Menu select the memory and step you wish to perform then press the Exit soft key to return you to the Perform Test screen 2 Attach the appropriate load or DUT to the instrument refer to section 5 1 for instrument connections 3 Press the TEST button 4 The instrument will now perform the test or connected sequence of tests If the Test is started from any other step than 01 when you push Reset or Test buttons it will always return to the originally selected step 5 4 1 Single Step Single step is a function that allows you to run one step at a time from a sequence of connected steps To access the Single step function refer to section 4 1 Setup System This function is used to temporarily override the automatic connection feature When the Single Step function is ON the instrument will pause after each step is completed To continue the test sequence press the Test button to execute the next connected step Each time the Test button is pressed the next connected step will execute If you press the Reset button before completing all connected steps it will return you to the original start
61. is provides the operator with an easy and safe way to output voltage set trip currents and output voltages since parameters are set without the high voltage activated TUV amp UL listing This assures you that this instrument meets or exceeds safety requirements to ensure operator safety Automatic storage of test Hypot III powers up with the parameters that were used program during the last test to avoid operator set up errors All parameters for the setups The easy to follow setup screens ensure that the can be adjusted through a operator correctly sets up all test parameters simple menu driven program Tamper proof front panel This makes it possible to limit user access to the setup controls screens so that only authorized personnel with a security code can change test parameters 14 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC The Graphic display allows monitoring of current down to 1 microamps AC and DC Electronic dwell settings PLC remote inputs and outputs Maximum output current 20 milliamps AC and 7 5 milliamps DC Software calibration control User selectable output voltage frequencies of 50 or 60 hertz Output voltage fine adjustment Built in adjustable Continuity test mode Flashing high voltage indicator This allows the Hypot III to be used even when test requirements only allow a very low level of acceptable leakage current The electronic dwell control helps keep test results consistent by ensuring that the te
62. ithin specified limits the device is assumed safe under normal conditions The basic product design and use of the insulating material will protect the user against electrical shock 8 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC The equipment used for this test a dielectric withstand tester is often called a hipot for high potential tester The rule of thumb for testing is to subject the product to twice its normal operating voltage plus 1 000 volts However specific products may be tested at much higher voltages than 2X operating voltages 1 000 volts For example a product designed to operate in the range between 100 to 240 volts can be tested between 1 000 to 4 000 volts or higher Most double insulated products are tested at voltages much higher than the rule of thumb Testing during development and prototype stages is more stringent than production run tests because the basic design of the product is being evaluated Design tests usually are performed on only a few samples of the product Production tests are performed on every item as it comes off the production line The hipot tester must also maintain an output voltage between 100 and 120 of specification The output voltage of the hipot must have a sinusoidal waveform with a frequency between 40 to 70 Hz and has a peak waveform value that is not less than 1 3 and not more than 1 5 times the root mean square value Types of Failures only detectable with a Hip
63. ity Auto Offset Range Resolution Accuracy 0 00 5 000 0 010 3 of setting 0 0202 0 00 0 990 0 010 3 of setting 0 020 65 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Calibration The Calibration Procedure varies slightly with this option installed The changes to the calibration procedure are as follows e During Calibration of Continuity the instrument should be calibrated to a standard 5 00 resistor rather than a 1 04 resistor This change is reflected on the display during calibration of continuity All other items in the Calibration Procedure remain unchanged Please refer to the Calibration section for details 04 PLC Ready Output The PLC Ready Output Option creates a signal that acts as an instrument power on indicator The signal is available through the Remote I O output connector which is located on the back of the instrument This option closes the relay contact between pin 1 and pin 2 on the output connector once the instrument is powered on The PLC Ready Output signal replaces the Pass signal that is present on the standard instrument It should be noted that the term Ready in PLC Ready Output only implies that the instrument is powered on To perform a test it should be verified that an interlock device is used or the interlock disable connector that was provided with the instrument is installed and that there are no failure indicators active on the instrument For more information
64. l appear IR M1 1 W Verification OK IR failure detected RESET to Exit If the instrument fails the Verification test pass indicating the fail detectors are not working properly the following message will appear IR Leas M1 1 1000V gt 10G2 IR failure not Detected Check leads or call 1 800 858 8378 lt TEST gt to Retest lt RESET gt to Exit 54 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 7 Connection of Remote I O Two 9 pin D type connectors are mounted on the rear panel that provide REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT control and information These connectors mate with standard 9 pin D sub miniature connector provided by the user The output mates to a male plug connector while the input mates to a female receptacle connector For best performance a shielded cable should be used To avoid ground loops the shield should not be grounded at both ends of the cable Suggested AMP part numbers for interconnecting to the Remote I O are shown below 205204 4 PLUG SHELL WITH GROUND INDENTS 205203 3 RECEPTACLE SHELL 745254 7 CRIMP SNAP IN PIN CONTACT for plug 745253 7 CRIMP SNAP IN SOCKET CONTACT for receptacle 745171 1 SHIELDED CABLE CLAMP for either plug or receptacle 747784 3 JACKSCREW SET 2 Remote Interface Rear Panel SIGNAL OUTPUT SIGNAL INPUT ara me Lee INTER
65. l often show breakdown beginning at a lower voltage than initially Conductive Having a volume resistivity of no more than 103 ohm cm or a surface resistivity of no more than 105 ohms per square Conductor A solid or liquid material which has the ability to let current pass through it and which has a volume resistivity of no more than 10 ohm cm Current The movement of electrons through a conductor Current is measured in amperes milliamperes microamperes nanoamperes or picoamperes Symbol I Dielectric An insulating material that is positioned between two conductive materials in such a way that a charge or voltage may appear across the two conductive materials Direct Current DC Current that flows in one direction only The source of direct current is said to be polarized and has one terminal that is always at a higher potential than the other Hipot Tester Common term for dielectric withstand test equipment Hypot Registered trademark of Associated Research Inc for its dielectric withstand test equipment Insulation Gas liquid or solid material which has a volume resistivity of at least 1012 ohm cm and is used for the purpose of resisting current flow between conductors Insulation Resistance Tester An instrument or a function of an instrument capable of measuring resistance s in excess of 200 megohms Usually employs a higher voltage power supply than used in ohmmeters measuring up to 200 megohms Leakage AC o
66. mum threshold of allowable arcing and OZOFF After the or is pressed the arc sensitivity will automatically adjust to the new setting Frequency This parameter is available in AC tests only and is selectable using a softkey between 50 and 60Hz Continuity This function checks for a connection between the cont check and return lead This is a basic DC continuity check that measures the continuity value but does not display it Continuity may be selected ON or OFF using a softkey Connect This function when turned ON will connect or link the current step to the next step The third step in a Memory will not have this function because it is the last step of the Memory location 38 Qf RESEARCH INC 4 3 1 AC Withstand From the Test parameter review screen refer to section 4 2 1 scroll the cursor using the up and down arrow soft keys to the Test Type parameter Press the Edit softkey Select the AC Withstand parameter using the and soft keys and press the Enter soft key The default AC Withstand parameters will now be loaded into the currently selected memory and step Press the Enter softkey to accept the parameters or press Esc to escape The AC Withstand parameter review screens will now be displayed The AC Withstand parameter review screens will appear as follows Test Tvve ACW Voltage 4360V Max Lmt 20 00mA 4 Arc Sense Frequency Continuity Min Lmt 9 999mA Ramp UP 999 9
67. n Open logic If the Interlock contacts are open and the Test button is pushed a pop up message will be displayed on the screen for two seconds The message will appear as follows Interlock is Open If the Interlock contacts are opened during a test the pop up message will be displayed and the test will abort The hardware and has been configured to provide the interlock connections on pins 4 and 5 of the Remote Interface Signal Input port The instrument can still be used without the external interlock device as long as the Interlock Connector 38075 provided with unit is plugged into the Remote Interface Signal Input port If there is nothing connected to the Remote Interface Signal Input port to provide a connection to the interlock the instrument will not perform tests 57 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC PLC Remote Pop up message If you attempt to start a test from the front panel Test button and the PLC remote function is turned ON a pop up message will be displayed The pop up message will appear as follows PLC Remote ON 58 eu 8 Bus Remote Interface RS 232 This section provides information on the proper use and configuration of bus remote interface The RS 232 remote interface is standard on all 3700 series models 8 1 RS 232 Interface This interface is standard on Hypot III This interface provides all of the control commands and parameter setting commands All commands can be found in the comma
68. nd list section 8 2 1 to 8 2 5 of this manual The RS 232 cabling should be configured as follows for a 9 pin serial port interface Instrument RS 232 Port PC Bus Controller RD 2 2 RD SIG 5 5 SIG GND GND The COM port should have the following configuration 19200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity This interface does not support XON XOFF protocol or any hardware handshaking The controller should be configured to ignore the handshaking lines DTR pin 4 DSR pin 6 CTS pin 8 and RTS pin 7 If the port cannot be configured through software to ignore the lines then the handshake lines should be jumpered together in two different sets Pins 4 and 6 jumpered together and pins 7 and 8 jumpered together at the controller end of the cable When sending command over the RS232 bus the instrument will send a response string of 06 hex or 6 decimal the Acknowledge ACK ASCII control code if the transfer was recognized and completed by the instrument If there is an error with the command string that is sent the instrument will respond with 15 hex or 21 decimal the Not Acknowledge NAK ASCII control code The ACK or NAK response allows for software handshaking to monitor and control data flow When requesting data from the instrument it will automatically send the data back to the controller input buffer The controller input buffer will accumulate data being sent from the instrument including the ACK and NAK response strings until i
69. nitiate a test remotely The Hypot III basically operates in a PLC mode by responding to simple switch or relay contact closures The built in memory programs of the instrument are used to accomplish this Three internal memory programs can be accessed by connecting terminals 7 8 and 9 in different combinations 56 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC ACTIVATING MEMORY PROGRAM FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE WARNING REMOTE CONNECTOR SELECTS THE PROGRAM AND STARTS THE TEST WHICH IS PREPROGRAMMED INTO THAT MEMORY DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE OR CURRENT TO THE SIGNAL CAUTION INPUTS THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUITRY MEMORY ONE Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to 8 signals the instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in memory one MEMORY TWO Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to 9 signals the instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in memory two MEMORY THREE Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to terminals 8 and 9 signals the instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in memory three Remote Interlock Hypot III is equipped with a featured referred to as Remote Interlock Remote Interlock is a feature that utilizes a set of closed contacts to enable the instruments output In other words if the Interlock contacts open the output of the instrument will be disabled Remote Interlock could also be referred to as a remote system lockout utilizing Fail Whe
70. ntain both the value and the units In the case of DCW current where both uA and mA are used on the display the command response will always indicate the current in uA for example 2 0mA will respond with 2000uA RD step number gt Read the results for an individual step The step number is the actual step number that has been saved within the file not the order of which the steps were executed For example if the test was executed starting from step 3 and ending with step 5 then the first step test results will be found in location 3 not in location 1 Each parameter is separated by commas and includes step number test type test status and metering The syntax for this command response is memory step test type status meter 1 meter 2 meter 3 ACW test displays 4 meters Each meter will contain both the value and the units In the case of DCW current where both uA and mA are used on the display the command response will always indicate the current in uA for example 2 0mA will respond with 2000uA SALL Lists all the step parameters for the step currently selected Each parameter is separated by commas and includes memory and step number test type and parameter values The syntax for this command response is SALL memory step type parameter 1 parameter 2 parameter 3 In the case of DCW current where both uA and mA are used on the display the command response will always indicate the current in uA for example 2 0mA will respond wi
71. of the insulation The connections to perform the IR test are the same as the hipot test The measured value represents the equivalent resistance of all the insulation which exists between the two points and any component resistance which might also be connected between the two points Although the IR test can be a predictor of insulation condition it does not replace the need to perform a dielectric withstand test 1 6 3 Ground Bond Test The Ground Bonding test determines whether the safety ground circuit of the product under test can adequately handle fault current if the product should ever become defective A low impedance ground system is critical in ensuring that in case of a product failure a circuit breaker on the input line will act quickly to protect the user from any serious electrical shock International compliance agencies such as CSA IEC TUN VDE BABT and others have requirements calling out this test This test should not be confused with low current continuity tests that are also commonly called out in some safety agency specifications A low current test merely indicates that there is a safety ground connection It does not completely test the integrity of that connection 11 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC Compliance agency requirements vary on how different products are to be tested Most specifications call for test currents of between 10 and 30 amps Test voltages at these currents are typically required to be l
72. on the Remote I O signals connections and interlock refer to Section 7 Connection of Remote I O 05 3mA Output The 3mA Output option limits the AC output current with software control The trip points are adjusted to a maximum of 3mA and the software has been modified so the high speed maximum current shutdown is fixed at 3mA The following specifications have been changed for this option DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TEST MODE Output Rating 5000V 3 mA AC Maximum Limit AC Range 0 00 3 00 mA Minimum Limit AC Range 0 000 3 000 mA 66 eu 10 Calibration Procedure This instrument has been fully calibrated at the factory in accordance to our published specifications It has been calibrated with standards traceable to the National Institute Standards amp Technology NIST You will find in this manual a copy of the Certificate of Calibration It is recommended that you have this instrument re calibrated and a safety check done at least once per year AR recommends you use Calibration Standards that are NIST traceable or traceable to agencies recognized by NIST to keep this instrument within published specifications End user metrology standards or practices may vary These metrology standards determine the measurement uncertainty ratio of the calibration standards being used Calibration adjustments can only be made in the Calibration mode and calibration checks or verifications can only be made while operating in Test mode 1
73. on the power line cord is not defeated and that you are connecting to a grounded power source Turn on the POWER switch located on the lower left hand side of the front panel The initialization screen will appear with a message at the bottom indicating lt TEST gt to verification You now have the option to press the TEST button and activate the Verification Menu Refer to the section Instrument Verification The option to activate the Verification expires approximately 3 seconds after power up If you do not press the TEST button with in the 3 second window the initialization screen will disappear The initialization screen will appear as follows e ASSOC LATED RESEARCH IRL H POT Ill MODEL 35zXX Version A X amp TEST to verification TIT After the initialization screen disappears the Perform Tests screen will be displayed The Perform Tests screen will appear as follows ACW Settings Menu M2 2_ 999 98 4 36 La D 26 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC The Hypot III comes with all of the memories and steps loaded with the AC withstand default parameters The initial test loaded for use is Memory 1 Step 1 If this test is unacceptable for your DUT then refer to the section 4 3 Setting Up a Test for instructions on how to program tests into the instrument If these parameters are acceptable then connect an appropriate set of test leads to the device under test DUT o
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75. osely simulates stresses the product will see in real use Since AC testing cannot charge a capacitive load the current reading remains consistent from initial application of the voltage to the end of the test Therefore there is no need to gradually bring up the voltage since there is no stabilization required to monitor the current reading This means that unless the product is sensitive to a sudden application of voltage the operator can immediately apply full voltage and read current without any wait time Another advantage of AC testing is that since AC voltage cannot charge a load there is no need to discharge the item under test after the test AC testing disadvantages One disadvantage of AC testing surfaces when testing capacitive products Again since AC cannot charge the item under test reactive current is constantly flowing In many cases the reactive component of the current can be much greater than the real component due to actual leakage This can make it very difficult to detect products that have excessively high leakage current Another disadvantage of AC testing is that the hipot has to have the capability of supplying reactive and leakage current continuously This may require a current output that is actually much higher than is really required to monitor leakage current and in most cases is usually much higher than would be needed with DC testing This can present increased safety risks as operators are exposed to higher cur
76. ot test e Weak Insulating Materials e Pinholes in Insulation e Inadequate Spacing of Components e Pinched Insulation Dielectric Withstand Test AC verses DC Please check with the Compliance Agency you are working with to see which of the two types of voltages you are authorized to use In some cases a Compliance Agency will allow either AC or DC testing to be done However in other cases the Compliance Agency only allows for an AC test If you are unsure which specification you must comply with please contact our CUSTOMER SUPPORT GROUP at 1 800 858 TEST 8378 Many safety agency specifications allow either AC or DC voltages to be used during the hipot test When this is the case the manufacturer must make the decision on which type of voltage to utilize In order to do this it is important to understand the advantages and the disadvantages of both AC and DC testing AC testing characteristics Most items that are hipot tested have some amount of distributed capacitance An AC voltage cannot charge this capacitance so it continually reads the reactive current that flows when AC is applied to a capacitive load Qf RESEARCH INC AC testing advantages AC testing is generally much more accepted by safety agencies than DC testing The main reason for this is that most items being hipot tested will operate on AC voltages AC hipot testing offers the advantage of stressing the insulation alternately in both polarities which more cl
77. ouches the High Voltage lead and earth ground the High Voltage will be shut off immediately and the test aborted If the GFI threshold is exceeded the display will indicate a GFI Fail Smart GFI allows the user to automatically configure the instruments return configuration When the Return lead is earth grounded the GHI circuit is disabled and the instrument operates in a grounded return mode of operation Grounded Return allows the user to perform tests on devices that have their chassis earth grounded by the test fixture or test environment The standard configuration of Hypot III is a floating return connection that is not directly connected to Earth ground The standard configuration allows monitoring of very low level leakage current without internal or external stray earth ground leakage currents being measured and thereby causing errors in the reading Grounding the return will create some amount of leakage current that is proportional to the High Voltage output and can cause small amounts of error depending on the test voltage and physical environment Cal Alert Calibration Alert Calibration Alert is a feature that allows the instrument to give an advanced alert that the calibration for the instrument is coming due Scroll the cursor to the Cal Alert parameter using the directional soft keys When the cursor is pointing to the Cal Alert parameter you may turn the function ON and OFF by pressing the soft key Turning this paramet
78. port to provide a connection to the interlock the instrument will not perform tests Please check your connections to be sure they are making good contact Clear the area of any debris that may create a hazardous situation and ask any unnecessary personnel to leave the area To initiate the test press the GREEN test button on the front panel This is a momentary button and does not need to be held in the pressed position during the test The instrument will then initiate the test presently loaded in this case Memory 1 Step 1 If the DUT passes the test you will hear a short audible beep If a failure occurs you will hear a long audible alarm and the red failure indicator will light up If a failure occurs during the test a continuous alarm will sound and the red indicator light in the Reset button will illuminate 27 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC To stop the alarm you must press the illuminated RED button marked RESET This will silence the alarm clear the red fail light and reset the instrument for the next test The RESET button may also be used to quickly ABORT a test and cut off the power to the DUT When a test is being performed a red lightning bolt indicator located in the lower right side of the front panel will illuminate and flash until the test is finished If the DUT passed the test you will hear a brief beep indicating the DUT passed and that the tests are complete Reviewing results The most direct metho
79. r DC current flow through insulation and over its surfaces and AC current flow through a capacitance Current flow is directly proportional to voltage The insulation and or capacitance is thought of as a constant impedance unless breakdown occurs Resistance That property of a substance that impedes current and results in the dissipation of power in the form of heat The practical unit of resistance is the ohm Symbol R Trip Point A minimum or maximum parameter set point that will cause an indication of unacceptable performance during a run test Voltage Electrical pressure the force which causes current through an electrical conductor Symbol V Qf RESEARCH INC 1 4 Safety This product and its related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before operation This product is a Safety Class I instrument provided with a protective earth terminal Before applying power verify that the instrument is set to the correct line voltage 110 or 220 and the correct fuse is installed A Hipot produces voltages and currents that can cause harmful or fatal WARNING electric shock To prevent accidental injury or death these safety procedures must be strictly observed when handling and using the test instrument 1 4 1 Service and Maintenance User Service To prevent electric shock do not remove the instrument cover There are no user serviceable parts inside Routine maintenanc
80. r test fixture Connect the return lead Black to the DUT or test fixture followed by the high voltage output lead Red Make sure the safety ground of this instrument is connected to a known good ground Refer to section 4 1 3 System Parameters Smart GFI for an explanation of DUT grounding configurations DO NOT TOUCH THE DEVICE UNDER TEST ONCE THE TEST HAS SRM BEEN STARTED Remote Interlock Hypot III is equipped with a featured referred to as Remote Interlock Remote Interlock is a feature that utilizes a set of closed contacts to enable the instruments output In other words if the Interlock contacts open the output of the instrument will be disabled Remote Interlock could also be referred to as a remote system lockout utilizing Fail When Open logic If the Interlock contacts are open and the Test button is pushed a pop up message will be displayed on the screen for two seconds The message will appear as follows Interlock is Open If the Interlock contacts are opened during a test the pop up message will be displayed and the test will abort The hardware has been configured to provide the interlock connections on pins 4 and 5 of the Remote Interface Signal Input port The instrument can still be used without the external interlock device as long as the Interlock Connector 38075 provided with unit is plugged into the Remote Interface Signal Input port If there is nothing connected to the Remote Interface Signal Input
81. rent conditions The impedance of the human body will vary depending upon point of contact the surface area of the contact and the path the current flows For these reasons the specifications of the Measuring Devices are different 12 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC depending upon the type of test being performed as well as the maximum allowable leakage current Leakage current measurements are performed on products under normal conditions and single fault conditions as well as reversed polarity This simulates possible problems which could occur if the product under test is faulted or misused while the product is operating under high line conditions 110 of the highest input voltage rating of the product Line Leakage tests are normally specified as Type Tests or Design Tests which are performed during the development of the product This helps verify that the design is safe but it does not guarantee the safety of the products being produced on the production line The only way to be sure you are shipping safe products is to test each product at the end of the production line The user may perform a Leakage Current test along with other common safety test such as Dielectric Withstand Insulation Resistance and Ground Bond on the production line with a single connection to the device under test IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF YOUR INSTRUMENT CALL 1 800 858 TEST 8378 IN THE U S A 13 Qf RE
82. rents DC testing characteristics During DC hipot testing the item under test is charged The same test item capacitance that causes reactive current in AC testing results in initial charging current which exponentially drops to zero in DC testing DC testing advantages Once the item under test is fully charged the only current flowing is true leakage current This allows a DC hipot tester to clearly display only the true leakage of the product under test Another advantage to DC testing is that the charging current only needs to be applied momentarily This means that the output power requirements of the DC hipot tester can typically be much less than what would be required in an AC tester to test the same product DC testing disadvantages Unless the item being tested has virtually no capacitance it is necessary to raise the voltage gradually from zero to the full test voltage The more capacitive the item the more slowly the voltage must be raised This is important since most DC hipots have failure shut off circuitry 10 Qf RESEARCH INC which will indicate failure almost immediately if the total current reaches the leakage threshold during the initial charging of the product under test Since a DC hipot does charge the item under test it becomes necessary to discharge the item after the test DC testing unlike AC testing only charges the insulation in one polarity This becomes a concern when testing products that will act
83. s set to ON of the AC DC Withstand test Arc Fail This message appears on the display if the DUT arcing current exceeds the Arc Sense limit and Arc function is active Arc Sense 1 9 of the AC DC Withstand test Short This message appears on the display if the DUT current is well beyond the metering range of the test Breakdown This message appears on the display if the DUT current is well beyond the metering range of the test and the arcing condition is beyond the arc sense limit GND Fault This message appears on the display if the GFI threshold is exceeded during the test Out Error This message appears on the display after exiting from the Output Error screen If the instrument has an internal problem and the TEST button is pressed the Output Error screen will appear as follows Output Error Device malfunction Setting x xxkV Reading x xxkV Press Exit to continue or call 1 800 858 8378 The RESET button is not active while this screen is displayed To clear this screen and return to test mode the Exit soft key must be pressed When the Exit soft key is pressed the instrument will continue with its normal failure indication process The failure light and Alarm can then be cleared by pressing the RESET button 49 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 6 Instrument Verification Verification is a process by which an instrument s fail detectors are proven to be functioning properly and
84. sec Ramp Timer Range Ramp Up 0 1 999 9 sec Ramp Down AC 0 0 999 9 sec DC 1 0 999 9 sec O OFF Resolution 0 1 sec Accuracy t 0 196 of reading 0 05 sec Ground Continuity DC 0 1 A 0 01A fixed Current Ground Continuity Range 0 00 1 500 Maximum Limit Resolution 0 010 Minimum Limit Accuracy t 396 of setting 0 022 Ground Continuity Range 0 00 0 500 Auto Offset Resolution 0 010 Accuracy 396 of setting 0 0200 21 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST MODE Voltage Setting Range Resolution Accuracy Range Resolution Accuracy Range Resolution Voltage Display Resistance Display Accuracy Maximum Limit Range Resolution Accuracy Range Resolution Accuracy Minimum Limit 30 1000V DC 1V 2 of setting 5 volts 0 1000 V IN t 296 of reading 2 counts 9999 MQ 4 Digit Auto Ranging 500VDC 1000VDC MQ 1 000 0 01 10 00 0 1 100 0 999 9 1 1000 9999 2 of reading 2 counts at test voltage 500 1000V and 1 999 9 MQ MQ 0 001 9 999 99 99 5 of reading 2 counts at test voltage 500 1000V and 1000 9999 MQ 8 of reading 2 counts at test voltage 30 500V and 1 1000 MQ 0 1 2 9999 MQ 0 Off IMQ Same as Resistance display 1 9999 MQ IMQ Same as Resistance display Short Circuit Current Maximum 9mAp Ramp Timer Range Resolution Accuracy R
85. st duration is the same for each product tested The standard 9 pin interfaces provide outputs for Pass Fail Reset and Test in Process Inputs include Test Interlock and Reset Remote recall of memory program 1 2 and 3 This gives the user all the basic remotes required to configure the Hypot III through simple PLC relay control This makes this instrument a true hipot tester with enough output current to test capacitive loads in AC mode and allows the instrument to comply with the UL 120 K ohm requirements Hypot III is calibrated through the front panel keypad All calibration information is stored in non volatile memory This allows Hypot III to be completely calibrated without removing any covers and exposing the technician to hazardous voltages Hypot III was designed for the global market This feature makes it simple for the user to select the output frequency in the AC hipot mode so that products can be tested at the same frequency they will be used at To make Hypot III usable in all types of applications the operator can manually bring the voltage up or down in 10 volt increments by simply pressing the up and down arrow keys This makes it very easy to adjust the output voltage even while Hypot III is in the dwell mode so you can analyze test results at different voltages Hypot III meets ground continuity test requirements called out by UL and other safety agencies A flashing LED located directly over the high volta
86. t has been read by the controller 8 2 RS 222 Interface Command List The RS 232 bus will automatically send any response back to the controller s input buffer Note that the commands are case sensitive and must be typed in capital letters Each command string should be terminated by the ASCII control code New Line NL or OAh The following conventions are used to describe the commands syntax for the Hypot III Braces 1 D enclose each parameter for a command string Triangle brackets lt gt indicate that you must substitute a value for the enclosed parameter The Pipe is used to separate different parameter options for a command The command and the parameter data must be separated with a space All commands that end with a question mark are query commands and require an IEEE 488 read command to retrieve the data from the device s output buffer 59 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 8 2 1 Test Execution Commands The following commands are used to control actual output voltage and current from the instrument Please observe all safety precautions Command Description TEST Execute a Test RESET Abort a Test in Process or Reset Failures CAOF Continuity Auto Offset TEST Starts the test sequence at the selected step loaded into memory RAM RESET Stop or abort a test Also used to reset a latched failure condition CAOF Set the offset for the Continuity test The cables and any test fixt
87. t in process when the values are being updated in real time Delay This message appears on the display during the Insulation Resistance test in process when the values are being updated in real time Ramp UP This message appears on the display at the beginning of the test when the output voltage is ramping up Ramp DN This message appears on the display at the end of the dwell or delay cycles when the output voltage is ramping down Pass This message appears on the display when the test process is complete and the DUT passed the test Abort This message appears on the display if the test in process is aborted with the RESET button or remote Reset control Max Fail This message appears on the display if the measured reading exceeds the Max Lmt current setting of the AC DC Withstand test or Max Lmt resistance setting of the Insulation Resistance test 48 Qf RESEARCH INC Min Fail This message appears on the display if the measured reading drops below the Min Lmt current setting of the AC DC Withstand test or Min Lmt resistance setting of the Insulation Resistance test Cont Max This message appears on the display if the measured reading exceeds the Max Lmt continuity resistance setting and the Continuity function is set to ON of the AC DC Withstand test Cont Min This message appears on the display if the measured reading drops below the Min Lmt continuity resistance setting and the Continuity function i
88. th 2000uA RR Read the remote Reset input signal When the remote reset has be activated by closing the contacts the query will return a value of 0 to indicate the instrument is being Reset RI Read the remote Interlock input signal When the remote Interlock has be activated by opening the contacts the query will return a value of 1 to indicate the instrument is in the Interlock state and will not be able to generate output voltage or current 63 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 9 Options Introduction This section contains a list and descriptions of available factory installed options at the time of this printing The list of options contains an option code number that can be referenced on the data plate on the rear panel of the unit Option Label On the rear panel of the instrument you will find a label that contains the option code For example your options code would appear as follows Fitted with option D se ccesepracestedeadssietsgisesciasdseletvedenteleseancenigess OPT 01 Fitted with option 01 and 02 uie rari terere Ries OPT 0102 Hypot III Options Option List Description High Resolution IR Limits 5mA Output Current 5 Continuity PLC Ready Output 3mA Output Current Description 01 High Resolution IR Limits The High Resolution IR Limits option increases the resolution of the Max and Min trip point limits from 1MQ to 0 1MQ in the range of 0 0 to 999 9MQ The Max and Min
89. the following parameters may be selected for editing Voltage Max Limit Min Limit Ramp Up Delay Time and Ramp Down 41 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 4 3 4 Default Test Parameters Each of the test types AC withstand DC withstand and IR have specific default test parameters that automatically load when test type is selected from the parameter edit screen The following table is a listing of the Default Parameters for each of the different types of tests that are available in the Hypot III The Default Parameters are as follows Test Type Parameter Voltage Max Lmt current Min Lmt current Ramp UP Dwell Ramp DN Arc Sense Frequency Continuity Max Lmt Continuity Min Lmt Continuity Offset Continuity Connect Voltage Max Lmt Current Min Lmt Current Ramp UP Dwell Ramp DN Arc Sense Continuity Max Lmt Continuity Min Lmt Continuity Offset Continuity Connect Voltage Max Lmt Min Lmt Ramp UP Delay Ramp DN Connect 42 1 24kV 10 00mA 0 000mA 0 1s 1 0s 0 0s 0 60Hz OFF 1 009 0 000 0 000 OFF EH 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 4 3 5 Memory Step and Default System Parameter Initialization Warning Initializing the instrument will overwrite all memories and steps with ACW default parameters Press the two bottom soft keys and power the instrument at the same time then press the soft key next to the word Yes All memories and steps will be loaded with the ACW default par
90. thereby Verifying the functionality of the electrical safety tester and connected accessories Verification of failure detect circuitry of the electrical safety tester is required by safety agencies such as CSA UL and TUV 6 1 Verification Initialization Turn on the POWER switch located on the lower left hand side of the front panel The initialization screen will appear with a message at the bottom indicating lt TEST gt to verification You now have the option to press the TEST button and activate the Verification Menu The option to activate the Verification expires approximately 3 seconds after power up The Initialization screen will appear as follows e es TED RESEARCH IN HYPOT Ill MODEL 3EXX Version Hak amp TEST to verification TIL 6 2 Verification Menu From the Initialization screen First start up screen press the TEST button The Verification Menu will now be displayed From the Verification screen four different Verification processes may be accessed Continuity AC Hipot DC Hipot and IR Verification gt continuity AC Hipot DC Hipot Select IR Exit During the Verification process all Remote control output signals except the Fail output are disabled 50 e ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 6 2 1 Continuity Verification From the Verification screen press the Up or Down soft keys to select Continuity then press Select soft key An instru
91. ts Minimum Limit Range 0 000 9 999 mA Resolution 0 001 mA Range 0 0 999 9 LA Resolution 0 1 pA Accuracy AC and DC 2 of setting 2 counts Range 0 9 0 disabled Audible and Visual Ground Fault Interrupt GFI Trip Current 450A max AC or DC HV Shut Down Speed 1ms Voltage Display Range 0 00 5 00KV AC 0 00 6 00KV DC Resolution 0 01KV Accuracy 2 of reading 0 01KV 20 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TEST MODE Current Display Auto Range AC Range 1 0 000mA 3 500mA Resolution 0 001mA Range 2 3 00 20 00 mA Resolution 0 01 mA DC Range 1 0 0 WA 350 0 uA Resolution 0 1 pA Range 2 0 300 mA 3 500 mA Resolution 0 001 mA Range 3 3 00 mA 7 50 mA Resolution 0 01mA Accuracy All Ranges 2 of reading 2 counts DC Output Ripple lt 5 Ripple RMS at 6 KV DC 7 5 mA Resistive Load Discharge Time lt 200 ms The maximum capacitive load vs output voltage 0 20 uF lt IKV 0 050 uF lt 4KV 0 10 uF 2KV 0 040 uF lt SKV 0 06 uF lt 3KV 0 015 uF lt 6KV AC Voltage Wave Form Sine Wave Crest Factor 1 3 1 5 Output Frequency Range 50 or 60 Hz User Selectable t 1 of output 5 volts from no load to full load and over input voltage range Dwell Timer Range AC 0 0 3 999 9 sec 0 2 Constant DC 0 0 4 999 9 sec 0 2 Constant Resolution 0 1 sec Accuracy 0 1 of reading 0 05
92. ually be used at AC voltages This is an important reason that some safety agencies do not accept DC testing as an alternative to AC When performing AC hipot tests the product under test is actually tested with peak voltages that the hipot meter does not display This is not the case with DC testing since a sinewave is not generated when testing with direct current In order to compensate for this most safety agencies require that the equivalent DC test be performed at higher voltages than the AC test The multiplying factor is somewhat inconsistent between agencies which can cause confusion concerning exactly what equivalent DC test voltage is appropriate 1 6 2 Insulation Resistance Test Some dielectric analyzers today come with a built in insulation resistance tester Typically the IR function provides test voltages from 500 to 1 000 volts DC and resistance ranges from kilohms to gigaohms This function allows manufacturers to comply with special compliance regulations BABT T V and VDE are agencies that may under certain conditions require an IR test on the product before a Hipot test is performed This typically is not a production line test but a performance design test The insulation resistance test is very similar to the hipot test Instead of the go no go indication that you get with a hipot test the IR test gives you an insulation value usually in Megohms Typically the higher the insulation resistance value the better the condition
93. ure should be connected before executing the command This command will perform an actual test and all safety precautions should be observed when using this command 8 2 2 File Editing Commands The following commands are used to create or modify Test Setup Files Command Description Value MSS memory number step number Memory Step memory number 1 10 Select step number 1 3 ACW Step Add ACW test DCW Step Add DCW test IR Step Add IR test SALL lt memory step type p1 p2 p3 gt Add all Parameters of a Test MSS lt memory number step number Load a file by memory and step number The first digit is the memory number and the second digit is the step number Example MSS 11 memory step 1 ACW DCW IR These commands add the appropriate test type within the memory at the step location that has been selected The parameters of the previous test type will be deleted and the default values for the new test type will be recalled If the same test type is selected that already exists the default values will replace the previous parameters 60 2 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC SALL lt memory step type p1 p2 p3 gt This command edits all parameters in a memory and step Parameters will be edited at the step location that has been selected See the command summary tables to see the specific test type for each of these commands Example SALL lt 01 ACW 1 24 10 00 gt The parameter
94. will appear indicating the outcome of the process If the instrument passes the Verification test failure indicating the fail detectors are working properly the RESET button will illuminate the alarm will sound and the following message will appear DCW M1 1 kV Verification OK DC Hipot failure detected RESET to Exit If the instrument fails the Verification test pass indicating the fail detectors are not working properly the following message will appear DCW 14 05 M1 1 0 99kV 0 0uA DC Hipot failure not Detected Check leads or call 1 800 858 8378 TEST to Retest RESET to Exit 53 Qf RESEARCH INC 6 2 4 IR Verification From the Verification screen press the Up or Down soft keys to select IR then press the Select soft key An instructional prompt will now be displayed The prompt will appear as follows IR Verification Short DUT connection between H V and Return Do not touch during test TEST to Begin RESET to Exit TIT Follow the instructions given in the prompt and then press TEST to begin the verification process At the end of the Verification process a message will appear indicating the outcome of the process If the instrument passes the Verification test failure indicating the fail detectors are working properly the RESET button will illuminate the alarm will sound and the following message wil

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