Electrical Safety Tester

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1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA Phone Toll Free Visit us at Electrical Safety Tester GPT-9600 Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-96030EA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

3 Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 4 GETTING STARTED... 8 GPT-9600 Series Overview... 9 Appearance Set Up OPERATION Menu Tree Test Lead Connection ACW, DCW and IR Testing Common Utility Settings EXTERNAL CONTROL External Control Overview FAQ APPENDIX Fuse Replacement Error Messages GPT-9600 Specifications GPT-9600 Dimensions Declaration of Conformity INDEX

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument. WARNING CAUTION Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the instrument or to other properties. DANGER High Voltage Attention Refer to the Manual Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Earth (ground) Terminal 4

5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines General Guideline CAUTION Power Supply WARNING Do not place any heavy object on the instrument. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals. Do not block the cooling fan opening. Do not disassemble the GPT-9600 unless you are qualified. (Measurement categories) EN :2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9600 does not fall under category II, III or IV. Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation. Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation. Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation. AC Input voltage range: / VAC ±10% Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz Fuse: T 4A 250V To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground. Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 5

6 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Cleaning the GPT-9600 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone. Operation Environment Storage environment Disposal Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) Relative Humidity: 70% (no condensation) Altitude: < 2000m Temperature: 0 C~40 C (Pollution Degree) EN :2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9600 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence. Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, nonconductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. Location: Indoor Temperature: -10 C to 70 C Relative Humidity: 85% (no condensation) Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact. 6

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the safety tester in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live (Phase) As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured Green/Green & Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red. If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier. This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm 2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method used. Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard. 7

8 POWER GPT-9603 START STOP AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Insulation Resistance Tester REMOTE PASS FAIL READY TEST ESC FIELD EDIT SAVE UTILITY CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE RETURN 5.0 kvac MAX. 6.0 kvdc MAX. GPT-9600 Series User Manual GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety tester in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter. GPT-9600 Series Overview... 9 Series lineup... 9 Model Overview... 9 Main Features... 9 Accessories and Package Contents Appearance GPT-9603/9602/9612/9601 Front Panel GPT-9603/9602/9612/9601 Rear Panel Set Up Power Up Workplace Precautions Operating Precautions Basic Safety Checks

9 GETTING STARTED GPT-9600 Series Overview Series lineup The GPT-9600 Series Safety Testers are AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance safety testers. The GPT-9603 is an AC/DC withstanding and insulation resistance safety tester. The GPT-9602 is an AC/DC withstanding safety tester. The GPT-9612 is an AC withstanding and insulation resistance safety tester. The GPT-9601 is purely an AC withstanding safety tester. Note: Throughout this user manual, the terms ACW, DCW and IR refer to AC Withstanding, DC Withstanding and Insulation Resistance, respectively. GPT-9600 refers to any of the GPT-96XX models. Model Overview Model name ACW DCW IR GPT-9603 GPT-9602 GPT-9612 GPT-9601 Main Features Performance ACW: 5kVAC DCW: 6kVDC IR: 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V 9

10 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Features Timer control Safety discharge Over temperature, voltage and current protection Pass, Fail, Test, High Voltage and Ready indicators PWM output (increased reliability) Interlock (configurable) Interface Remote control start/stop interface terminal Signal I/O port for pass/fail/test monitoring and start/stop control/interlock Accessories and Package Contents Check the package contents to make sure all accessories and optional items are included before using the GPT Standard Accessories Part number N/A N/A N/A GHT-114 x1 Description GPT-96XX unit. User manual CD Quick start guide Test lead Region dependent Power cord N/A N/A N/A Optional Accessories Part number GHT-205 GHT-113 Remote terminal male plug Interlock key CTC (Calibration Traceable Certificate) Description High voltage test probe High voltage test pistol 10

11 GETTING STARTED GRA-417 Rack adapter panel (19, 4U) Note Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene foam and plastic envelopes should the need arise to return the unit to GW Instek. 11

12 START STOP AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Insulation Resistance Tester REMOTE PASS FAIL READY TEST ESC FIELD EDIT SAVE UTILITY HIGH VOLTAGE RETURN 5.0 kvac MAX. 6.0 kvdc MAX. GPT-9600 Series User Manual Appearance GPT-9603/9602/9612/9601 Front Panel Display PASS/FAIL indicators Function keys Navigation keys READY indicator GPT-9603 TEST indicator CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE indicator POWER button POWER HIGH VOLTAGE output terminal RETURN terminal START button REMOTE terminal Scroll wheel STOP button Configuration keys Display Function keys Pass/Fail indicators 240 X 48 dot matrix display (LCD) The function keys correspond to the soft-keys directly above on the main display. PASS FAIL The PASS and FAIL indicators light up upon a PASS or FAIL test result. Navigation keys ESC key ESC The ESC key is used to exit out of a menu or cancel a setting. FIELD key FIELD The FIELD key is navigate to the next menu item when the tester is either in the EDIT status or in one of the Utility menus. 12

13 GETTING STARTED Directional arrow keys The directional arrow keys are only used for calibration. They are not used during normal operation by the operator. The directional arrow keys can essentially be ignored by the operator. READY indicator READY The READY indicator is lit when the tester is ready to begin testing. TEST indicator TEST The TEST indicator is lit when a test is on. The START button is used to put the tester into TEST status from READY status. HIGH VOLTAGE indicator CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 5.0 kvac MAX. 6.0 kvdc MAX. The HIGH VOLTAGE indicator will flash when the output terminal is active. Only after the test has finished or stopped will the indicator turn off. HIGH VOLTAGE output terminal CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 5.0 kvac MAX. 6.0 kvdc MAX. The HIGH VOLTAGE terminal output is used for outputting the testing voltage. The terminal is recessed for safety. This terminal is used in conjunction with the RETURN terminal. WARNING USE EXTREME CAUTION. Do not touch the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal during testing. 13

14 GPT-9600 Series User Manual RETURN terminal RETURN The RETURN terminal is used for IR, DCW and ACW tests. Scroll wheel The scroll wheel is used to edit parameter values or menu settings. UTILITY key UTILITY Used to enter the TEST Utility or Common Utility menu. EDIT key EDIT Used to enter the EDIT status. The EDIT status allows you to select the test mode and the test parameters. SAVE key REMOTE terminal SAVE REMOTE The SAVE key is used to save test parameters when in the EDIT status or to save utility settings. The REMOTE terminal is used to connect to a remote controller. STOP button STOP The STOP button is used to stop/cancel tests. The STOP button will also put the safety tester in the READY status to begin testing. 14

15 GETTING STARTED START button START The START button is used to start tests. The START button can be used to start tests when the tester is in the READY status. Pressing the START button will put the tester in the TEST status. POWER switch POWER Turns the power on. The safety tester will always start up with the last test setting from when the instrument was last powered down. Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 15

16 GPT-9600 Series User Manual GPT-9603/9602/9612/9601 Rear Panel Calibration port Fan GND WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CALIBRATION USE ONLY ENSURE THE POWER IS REMOVED FROM THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE GND SIGNAL I / O SER. NO. LB AC POWER MAX. 400VA LINE VOLTAGE FUSE ( 50 / 60Hz ) V T 4A V 250V SIGNAL I/O Line voltage Fuse holder SIGNAL I/O port Calibration port Fan/Fan Vents SIGNAL I / O CALIBRATION USE ONLY The SIGNAL I/O port is used to monitor the tester status (PASS, FAIL, TEST) and input (START/ STOP signals). It is also used with the Interlock key. The Calibration port is used for calibration purposes only. Calibration is not supported for end-users. Please see your distributor for details. Exhaust fan. Allow enough room for the fan to vent. Do not block the fan openings. GND GND Connect the GND (ground) terminal to the earth ground. 16

17 GETTING STARTED Line voltage input and fuse holder Line voltage input: / VAC Line Voltage Fuse: T 4A 250V 17

18 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Set Up Power Up Background The GPT-9600 accepts line voltages of V and V at 50Hz or 60Hz. Steps 1. Connect the power cord to the AC voltage input. 2. If the power cord does not have an earth ground, ensure the ground terminal is connected to an earth ground. GND Warning Ensure the power cord is connected to an earth ground. Failure could be harmful to the operator and instrument. 3. Press the Power button. POWER 4. When the unit is powering up, all the LED indicators will light. Check to make sure all 5 LED indicators are working. 5. Check to make sure the System Self Test passes without errors. 18

19 GETTING STARTED S Y S T E M S E L F T E S T S y s t e m C h e c k i n g... H a r d w a r e C h e c k i n g... F i r m w a r e C h e c k i n g T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 After the System Self Test completes, the tester will go into READY status and be ready to operate. READY Status H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 k V m A I R R E A D Y M O D E T I M E 19

20 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Workplace Precautions Background WARNING The GPT-9600 Series are a high voltage instruments that output dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment. The GPT-96XX generates voltages in excess of 5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument. 1. Only technically qualified personnel should be allowed to operate the safety tester. 2. The operating workplace must be fully isolated, especially when the instrument is in operation. The instrument should be clearly labeled with appropriate warning signage. 3. The operator should not wear any conductive materials, jewelry, badges, or other items, such wrist watches. 4. The operator should wear insulation gloves for high voltage protection. 5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded. 6. Ensure any devices that are adversely affected by magnetic fields are not placed near the tester. 20

21 GETTING STARTED Operating Precautions Background WARNING The GPT-9600 Series are high voltage instruments that output dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the testers are operated in a safe manner. The GPT-96XX generates voltages of up to 5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument. 1. Never touch the safety tester, lead wires, terminals, probes and other connected equipment when the tester is testing. 2. Do not turn the safety tester on and off quickly or repeatedly. When turning the power off, please allow a few moments before turning the power back on. This will allow the protection circuits to properly initialize. Do not turn the power off when a test is running, unless in an emergency. 3. Only use those test leads supplied with the instrument. Leads with inappropriate gauges can be dangerous to both the operator and the instrument. 4. Do not short the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal with ground. Doing so could charge the chassis to dangerously high voltages. 5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded. 21

22 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 6. Only connect the test leads to the HIGH VOLTAGE terminals before the start of a test. Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times. 7. Always press the STOP button when pausing testing. 8. Do not leave the safety tester unattended. Always turn the power off when leaving the testing area. 9. When remotely controlling the safety tester, ensure adequate safety measures are in place to prevent: Inadvertent output of the test voltage. Accidental contact with the instrument during testing. Ensure that the instrument and DUT are fully isolated when the instrument is remotely controlled. 10. Ensure an adequate discharge time for the DUT. When DCW or IR tests are performed, the DUT, test leads and probes become highly charged. The GPT-96XX has discharge circuitry to discharge the DUT after each test. The time required for a DUT to discharge depends on the DUT and test voltage. Never disconnect the safety tester before a discharge is completed. 22

23 GETTING STARTED Basic Safety Checks Background The GPT-9600 Series are high voltage devices and as such, daily safety checks should be made to ensure safe operation. 1. Ensure all test leads are not broken and are free from defects such as cracks or splitting. 2. Ensure the safety tester is always connected to an earth ground. 3. Test the safety tester operation with a low voltage/current output: Ensure the safety tester generates a FAIL judgment when the HIGH VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals are shorted (using the lowest voltage/current as the testing parameters). WARNING Do not use high voltages/currents when the HIGH VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals are shorted. It may result in damage to the instrument. 23

24 GPT-9600 Series User Manual OPERATION Menu Tree Menu Tree Overview Test Lead Connection ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW and DCW Grounding Mode Information IR Grounding Mode Information ACW, DCW and IR Testing Setting the Test Function Edit Test Settings Setting the Upper and Lower Limits Setting the Test Time (Timer) Setting the ARC Mode Saving and Exiting EDIT Status Setting the Test Voltage and Running a Test PASS / FAIL Test Judgments

25 OPERATION Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GPT-9600 safety testers. The testers have 6 operation statuses (EDIT, READY, TEST, STOP, PASS and FAIL). F A I L PASS/FAIL Status (buzzer on) Judgement P A S S status Press Press STOP T E S T status START Press STOP S T O P status F A I L Status (buzzer off) Press Press Press Press START STOP STOP Press SAVE STOP R E A D Y status Press Common Utility Settings 1 UTILITY Press SAVE Press EDIT 1. Press ESC to cancel and return to the previous screen. E D I T status 1 Press UTILTY Press SAVE TEST UTILITY Settings 1 Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 25

26 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Menu Tree Overview READY status When the tester is in READY status, it is ready to begin testing. Pressing the START button will begin testing and put the tester into TEST status. Pressing the EDIT key will put the tester into the EDIT status. Pressing the UTILIY key will enter the Common Utility settings. READY Status H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 k V m A I R R E A D Y M O D E T I M E EDIT status EDIT status is used to edit the test parameters. Pressing the SAVE key will save any changes and return to the READY status. Pressing the ESC key will cancel any changes and return to the READY status. Pressing the UTILITY key will enter the TEST Utility settings. EDIT Status H = m A L = m A T = S 1 00 E D I k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E T 26

27 OPERATION TEST status TEST status is active when a test is running. Pressing STOP will cancel the test and put the tester into the STOP status. Waiting for the test to complete will result in a PASS or FAIL judgment. TEST Status H = m A L = m A T = S T E S k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E T STOP status STOP status is shown when a test did not finish running and has been stopped by the operator. Pressing STOP will return the tester to READY status. STOP Status H = m A L = m A T = S S T O k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E P FAIL status When a DUT fails a test, the FAIL status is displayed. Pressing STOP twice will return the tester to the READY status. FAIL Status H = m A L = m A T = S F A I k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E L 27

28 GPT-9600 Series User Manual PASS Status When a DUT passes a test, the PASS status is displayed. Pressing STOP returns the unit to the READY status, pressing START will re-run the test again. PASS Status H = m A L = m A T = S P A S k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E S Common Utility Settings This utility controls the LCD and control settings. These settings are system wide. C O MM O N U T I L I T Y L C D C o n t r a s t : 7 L C D B r i g h t n e s s : B R I G H T T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 R = 0 0 L C D C T R L T I M E R = 0 0 TEST Utility Settings The TEST Utility configures the ARC mode (ACW, DCW) and the ACW test frequency. T E S T U T I L I T Y A R C M O D E : O F F F R E Q U E N C Y : 6 0 H Z T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R =

29 OPERATION Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the GPT-9600 to a DUT for withstanding or insulation resistance tests. ACW, DCW, IR Connection Background ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal with the GHT-114 test leads. GPT-9000 High Voltage terminal DUT Return terminal Steps 1. Turn the power off on the safety tester. 2. Connect the high voltage test lead(red) to the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal and screw firmly into place. 3. Connect the return test lead(white) into the RETURN terminal and screw the protector bar into place, as shown below. HIGH VOLTAGE Terminal RETURN Terminal 29

30 GPT-9600 Series User Manual ACW and DCW Grounding Mode Information Background Example For ACW and DCW tests, the GROUND MODE is always set to ON. In the ON setting, the GPT grounds the return terminal to the ground. This mode is best for DUTs that are grounded to an earth ground by their chassis, fixtures or operation environment. This mode measures the potential of the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal with respect to earth ground. This means that any stray capacitance/resistance that leaks to earth ground will also be measured. GROUND MODE = ON, DUT grounded GPT-9600 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance GROUND MODE = ON, DUT floating GPT-9600 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance Ground Mode Icon for ACW or DCW tests H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E Ground mode ON 30

31 OPERATION IR Grounding Mode Information Background Example Warning For IR tests the GROUND MODE is always set to OFF. Here, the return terminal is floating with respect to the earth ground. This mode is for DUTs that are floating and not directly connected to an earth ground. In this mode any stray capacitance/resistance that leaks to the earth ground from the DUT side of the testing circuit and will not be measured. When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT, fixtures or connected instrumentation cannot be grounded. This will short circuit the internal circuitry during a test. GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating GPT-9600 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded GPT-9600 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance 31

32 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Ground Mode H = M Ω L = M Ω T = O F F Icon for IR tests 0 10 R E A k V M Ω A CW D CW I R Ground mode OFF M O D E D Y 32

33 OPERATION ACW, DCW and IR Testing This section describes how to create, edit and run a single ACW, DCW or IR safety test. Each setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected test mode For example the test time setting for an ACW test is different to the DCW and IR test time settings. Setting the Test Function from page 34. Editing the Test Settings from page 34. Setting the Upper and Lower Limits from page 35. Setting the Test Time (Timer) from page 37. Setting the ARC Mode from page 39. Saving and Exiting EDIT Status from page 41. Setting the Test Voltage and Running a Test from page 42. PASS/FAIL Test Judgments from page 45. Auto Mode Testing from page 49. PASS/FAIL Test Judgments for Auto Mode from page 52. Before operating the GPT-9600 please read the safety precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page

34 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Setting the Test Function Background Steps There are three test functions, AC Withstand, DC Withstand and Insulation Resistance. 1. To choose the test function, press the ACW, DCW or IR soft-keys when the tester is in the READY or EDIT status. A CW D CW I R 2. The test function soft-key is highlighted. H = m A A CW D CW Test function L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E Edit Test Settings Background To edit any test settings, the tester must be in EDIT status. Any settings or parameters that are edited only apply to the currently selected test function. Steps 1. Press the EDIT key when in READY status to enter the EDIT status. This will enter the EDIT status for the current test function. EDIT 34

35 OPERATION R E A D Y H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 E D I k V m A I R T M O D E T I M E 2. The Status changes from READY to EDIT. Note Pressing the SAVE key will save the settings for the current test function and return back to READY status. Setting the Upper and Lower Limits Background There is both L (low) and H (high) judgment settings. When the measured value is below the L setting, the test will be judged as FAIL. When the value exceeds the H setting the test will be judged as FAIL. Any measurement between the L and H setting is judged as PASS. The L limit cannot be made greater than the H limit. Steps 1. Press the FIELD soft-key to bring the cursor to the H setting or the L setting when in the EDIT status. FIELD cursor H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 E D I k V m A I R T M O D E T I M E 2. Use the scroll wheel to set the H limit*. 35

36 GPT-9600 Series User Manual ACW (H) DCW (H) IR (H) 0.01mA~22.0mA 0.01mA~6.00mA 0002MΩ~ Ω 3. Press the FIELD soft-key to bring the cursor to the L setting or the H setting. FIELD cursor H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 E D I k V m A I R T M O D E T I M E 4. Use the scroll wheel to set the H/L limit*. ACW (L) DCW (L) IR (L) 0.00mA~21.9mA 0.00mA~5.99mA 0001MΩ ~ 2000MΩ Note The L limit cannot be greater than the H limit. When setting the current, be aware that a maximum of 100VA can be set for ACW and 25W for DCW. 36

37 OPERATION Setting the Test Time (Timer) Background The TIMER setting is used to set the test time for the test. The test time determines how long to run the test at the test voltage. This test time does not include the Ramp up time (fixed at 100ms) or initial start time. The test time can be set from 001 seconds to 180 seconds for ACW, DCW and IR tests, with a resolution of 1 second for all modes. The timer can also be turned off. The total discharge time depends on the DUT and is not specified. Output V RAMP time TEST TIME 100ms Discharge time Steps 1. When in the EDIT status, press the FIELD key to bring the cursor to the T setting. FIELD cursor H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 E D I k V m A I R T M O D E T I M E 2. Use the scroll wheel to set the T value*. Range 001s~180s 37

38 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Note *Note that the T value cannot be edited with the scroll wheel if it is set to OFF. See below to toggle the test time on or off. When the output current exceeds 15mA, AC withstanding tests cannot be continuously performed without a cool down period between tests. For 15mA I 20mA, the cool down period must equal or exceed the test time. See the AC Withstanding specifications on page 71 for details. Turning the test time off. The test time (T setting) can be turned on or off. When turned off, a test will run indefinitely until the test has failed or is stopped by the user. Press the TIME soft-key to toggle the test time (T setting) on or off. T I M E 38

39 OPERATION Setting the ARC Mode Background ARC detection, otherwise known as flashover detection, detects fast voltage or current transients that are not normally detected. Arcing is usually an indicator of poor withstanding insulation, electrode gaps or other insulating problems that cause temporary spikes in current or voltage during ACW. There are three ARC detection settings: OFF, ON AND CONTINUE, ON AND STOP. The ON AND CONTINUE setting will detect arcs over the ARC current level and continue the test, the ON AND STOP setting will stop the test when an arc is detected. ARC mode settings only apply to ACW and DCW tests. Steps 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel when the tester is in EDIT status. The tester will go to the TEST Utility. UTILITY T E S T U T I L I T Y A R C M O D E : O F F F R E Q U E N C Y : 6 0 H Z T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 Note The TEST utility applies to the ACW and DCW test functions only. 2. Use the FIELD key to move to the ARC MODE setting. FIELD 39

40 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the ARC mode. ARC MODES: OFF, ON AND CONTINUE, ON AND STOP 4. Press the SAVE key to save and exit the TEST Utility and go back to EDIT status. SAVE Note The ESC key can be pressed at any time in the Utility menu to cancel and exit. 5. If the ARC MODE was set to either ON AND CONTINUE, or ON AND STOP, the ARC current level will now appear on the display and can be edited. 6. Use the FIELD key to move the cursor to the ARC setting. FIELD 7. Use the scroll wheel to edit the ARC level. ACW DCW 1.00mA~40.0mA 1.00mA~12.0mA 40

41 OPERATION Saving and Exiting EDIT Status Background After all test parameters have been set, the test can be saved. Steps 1. When in EDIT status, press the SAVE key to save the test. E D I SAVE T H = M Ω L = M Ω T = O F F 0 50 R E A k V M Ω A CW D CW I R A C - I R D Y 2. The Status changes from EDIT to READY. Note Pressing the SAVE key again will return the tester back to EDIT status for the current test. 41

42 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Setting the Test Voltage and Running a Test Background Note The test voltage can be set when the tester is in the READY status. After the test voltage has been set, the test can then be run. The tester cannot start to run a test under the following conditions: The INTERLOCK function is ON and the Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I/O port (page 56). The STOP signal has been received remotely. If Double Action is ON, ensure the START button is pressed immediately after the STOP button (<0.5s). See page 56. Steps 1. Connect the DUT to the tester. 2. Ensure the tester is in READY status and that all the testing parameters have been set for the test. Page 29 From Page 30 READY Status H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E 3. The READY indicator will be lit blue when in the READY status. READY 42

43 OPERATION 4. For ACW and DCW tests, turn the scroll wheel to set the desired test voltage. Range 0.1kV ~ 5.0kV(ACV)/6.0kV(DCV) 5. For IR tests, turn the scroll wheel to set the voltage to one of five settings. Range 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V Voltage setting H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E 6. Press the START button. The test starts automatically and the tester goes into the TEST status. START 7. The TEST indicator will be lit orange when in the TEST status. TEST 8. The test will start by showing the remaining test time. The test will continue until the test is finished or the test is stopped. Note ACW and DCW mode can also edit the test voltage when a test is running. Conversely, IR tests cannot edit the test voltage when a test is running. 43

44 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Example Measured current TEST voltage TEST Status H = m A L = m A T = S T E S k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E T Remaining test time Stop the Test Example 9. To stop the test at any time when it is running, press the STOP button. The test will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made on the test. All panel keys except the STOP button are locked when the tester is in STOP status. STOP Status STOP H = m A L = m A T = S S T O k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E P 10. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button again. STOP Note Do not touch any terminals, test leads or any other connections when the test is on. 44

45 OPERATION PASS / FAIL Test Judgments Background Note If the test is allowed to run to completion (the test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge the test as either PASS or FAIL. The test will be judged PASS when: The H and L limits (high and low limits) have not been tripped during the test time. The test will be judged FAIL when: Either the H or L limit has been tripped during the test time. The ARC current limit has been tripped during a test (if enabled). PASS Judgment 1. When the test is judged as PASS, PASS will be displayed, the buzzer will sound once and the PASS indicator will be lit green. PASS H = m A L = m A T = S P A S k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E S 2. The PASS judgment will be held on the display until the STOP or START button is pressed. Pressing the STOP button will return the tester to the READY status. STOP Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 45

46 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Pressing the START button will restart the test again. START PASS Timing Diagrams ACW PASS Timing The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW and IR timing for the START status, TEST status and PASS judgment. START TEST PASS Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time DCW PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time IR PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time 46

47 OPERATION FAIL Judgment 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL will be displayed, the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red. As soon as a test is judged FAIL, the output is cut from the terminals. FAIL H = m A L = m A T = S F A I k V m A A CW D CW I R M O D E T I M E L 2. The FAIL judgment will be held on the display until the STOP button is pressed twice. Pressing the STOP button once will stop the buzzer, pressing the STOP button again will return the tester to the READY status. STOP x2 H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E FAIL Timing Diagrams ACW FAIL Timing The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW and IR timing for the START status, TEST status and FAIL judgment. START TEST FAIL Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time 47

48 GPT-9600 Series User Manual DCW FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time IR FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V RAMP TEST TIME (100ms) Discharge time time 48

49 OPERATION Auto Mode Testing Background The Auto Mode function allows you to run two test functions back to back automatically. Only after both tests have run will a PASS/FAIL judgment be determined on the tests. Steps 1. Connect the DUT to the tester. 2. Ensure the tester is in READY status and that all the testing parameters have been set for both the tests* that you wish to run in Auto Mode. 3. Press the Mode key to toggle between each of the Auto Modes. Page 29 From Page 33 M O D E Each mode indicates the order that the tests will execute in. For example: IR-DC indicates that an IR test will be followed by a DCW test. Range MODE, AC-IR, IR-AC, DC-IR, IR- DC Note: MODE is the default setting which only runs a single test a time. H = m A L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A D Y A CW D CW I R A C - I R T I M E Selected Auto mode 4. The Auto Mode function is now ready to test two tests in succession. 49

50 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 5. With the tester in READY status, press the START button. The test starts the first test and goes into the TEST status for the first test. START 6. The TEST indicator will be lit orange when in the TEST status. TEST 7. The first test will start by showing the remaining test time. 8. For ACW or DCW tests, the scroll wheel can be used to edit the test voltage when the tester is in the TEST status. ACW DCW 0.10kV ~ 5.0kV 0.10kV ~ 6.0kV 9. The test will continue until the test time runs down or the test is stopped. When the test time ends, the tester will automatically go onto the second test. Like the first test, the second test will show the remaining test time and will continue until the test time runs out or the test is stopped. If both tests run to completion, each test will be judged as a PASS or a FAIL, see page 52 for details. 50

51 OPERATION Example Measured current TEST voltage TEST Status H = m A L = m A T = S T E S k V m A A CW D CW I R A C - I R T I M E T Currently running test Selected Auto Mode Remaining test time Stop the Test Example 10. To stop the tests at any time when they are running, press the STOP button. Testing will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made on the current test. If a test has already been run, its judgment is still valid. All panel keys except the STOP button are locked when the tester is in STOP status. STOP Status STOP H = m A L = m A T = S S T O k V m A A CW D CW I R A C - I R T I M E P 11. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button again. STOP Note Do not touch any terminals, test leads or any other connections when the test is on. 51

52 GPT-9600 Series User Manual PASS / FAIL Test Judgments for Auto Mode Background Note The test results for the Auto Mode testing are identical as the results from a single test, however: If one of the tests fails, then the FAIL judgment for that test will be shown on the display, even if the other test is judged as PASS. Only one test result can be viewed at any one time. A test will be judged PASS when: The H and L limits (high and low limits) have not been tripped during the test time. A test will be judged FAIL when: Either the H or L limit has been tripped during the test time. The ARC current limit has been tripped during a test (if enabled). View Test Results~PASS 1. When both tests are judged as PASS, PASS will be displayed for the last test, the buzzer will sound once and the PASS indicator will be lit green. PASS H = m A L = m A T = S P A S k V m A A CW D CW I R I R - A C T I M E S 2. Turn the scroll wheel left to view the first test result. Turn the scroll wheel back to the right to view the last test result again. 52

53 OPERATION 3. The PASS judgment will be held on the display until the STOP or START button is pressed. Pressing the STOP button will return the tester to the READY status. STOP Pressing the START button will restart the tests again. START FAIL Judgment 4. After both tests have finished, if any or both of the tests are judged as FAIL, the output will be cut from the terminals, FAIL will be displayed on the screen, the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red. FAIL H = m A L = m A T = S F A I k V m A A CW D CW I R A C - I R T I M E L Note If both tests fail, then the last test will be shown on the display. 5. The FAIL judgment will be held on the display until the STOP button is pressed. STOP Pressing the STOP button will turn the buzzer sound off and allow you to view the test results. 53

54 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 6. Turn the scroll wheel left to view the first test result and turn the scroll wheel back to the right to view the last test result again. 7. Pressing the STOP button again will return the tester to the READY status. STOP H = m A L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A D Y A CW D CW I R A C - I R T I M E Timing Diagrams The PASS/FAIL timing diagrams for the Auto Mode are same as those for single tests. See page 45 for PASS/FAIL judgments and timing diagrams. 54

55 OPERATION Common Utility Settings The Common Utility settings are system-wide settings that apply to all function tests. The Common Utility menu includes the following settings: LCD settings from page 55. Control settings from page 56. LCD Settings Description Steps The LCD settings include contrast and brightness controls. 1. Ensure the tester is in READY status. H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E 2. Press the UTILITY key. UTILITY 3. Press the LCD soft-key to bring up the LCD Common Utility menu. L C D C O MM O N U T I L I T Y L C D C o n t r a s t : 7 L C D B r i g h t n e s s : B R I G H T T I M E R = 0 0 T I M E R = 0 0 R = 0 0 L C D C T R L T I M E R = Press the FIELD key to choose a menu item: LCD Contrast, LCD Brightness. FIELD Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 55

56 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 5. Use the scroll wheel to select a parameter for the chosen menu item. LCD Contrast LCD Brightness 1(low) ~ 8(high) BRIGHT, DARK 6. Press SAVE to save the settings and exit to READY status. SAVE Note The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel and exit back to READY status. Control Settings Description The Control settings are accessed in the Common Utility menu. The Control settings include: Start Control, Double Action, Key Lock and Interlock. Start Control is used to determine how a test is started. Tests can be started via the front panel (START/STOP buttons), from a remote controller or via the SIGNAL I/O port. The Double Action function is a safety feature used to prevent accidentally starting a test. Normally to start a test, the START button is pressed when the tester is in the READY status. To start a test when Double Action is ON, the STOP button must first be pressed, followed by the START button within 500ms. Key Lock disables the front panel keys from changing the test function or testing parameters. Only the Utility menu and any keys required for testing are not disabled. 56

57 OPERATION The Interlock function is a safety feature. The interlock function prevents a test from running, unless the interlock pins on the signal I/O port connector are shorted. The included interlock key can be used for this purpose. See page 65 for details. Steps 1. Ensure the tester is in READY status. H = m A A CW D CW L = m A T = S 1 00 R E A k V m A I R D Y M O D E T I M E 2. Press the UTILITY key. UTILITY 3. Press the CTRL soft-key to bring up the Control Common Utility menu. C T R L C O MM O N U T I L I T Y S t a r t C t r l : F R O N T P A N E L T I M E R = 0 0 D o u b l e A c t i o n : O F F... T I M E R = 0 0 K e y L o c k : O F F I N T E R L O C K : O F F R = 0 0 L C D C T R L T I M E R = Press the FIELD key to choose a menu item: Start Ctrl, Double Action, Key Lock or INTERLOCK. FIELD 5. Use the scroll wheel to select setting for the chosen menu item. Start Ctrl Double Action Key Lock INTERLOCK FRONT PANEL, REMOTE CONNECT, SIGNAL IO ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF 57

58 GPT-9600 Series User Manual 6. Press SAVE to save the settings and exit to READY status. SAVE Note If a test is started with INTERLOCK ON, but the interlock signal I/O pins are not shorted (either with the included interlock key or manually), the INTERLOCK OPEN message will be displayed, preventing the test from starting. H = m A L = m A = m A T = O F F I N T E R 0 00 L O C K O P E N R E A k V m A A CW Interlock open message D CW I R M O D E D Y 58

59 EXTERNAL CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port. External Control Overview Remote Terminal Overview Remote Controller Operation SIGNAL I/O Overview Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests Using the Interlock Key

60 GPT-9600 Series User Manual External Control Overview The External Control section describes the front panel REMOTE terminal connection and the rear panel SIGNAL I/O port. Remote Terminal Overview Overview WARNING The REMOTE terminal connector is a standard 5-pin DIN terminal suitable for a remote controller. Keep any cables that are connected to the REMOTE terminal away from the HIGH VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals. Pin Assignment and Connection RMT_START RMT_STOP 4 1 REMOTE Pin Pin name Description 1 RMT_STOP Remote Stop signal 2 COM Common line 3 Not used 4 RMT_START Remote Start signal 5 Not used Signal Properties High level input voltage 2.4V~3.3V Low level input voltage 0~0.8V Input period minimum of 1ms 60

61 EXTERNAL CONTROL Remote Controller Operation Description The GPT-9600 accepts external remote controllers with a START and STOP button. To use the REMOTE terminal, the GPT-9600 must first be configured to accept a remote controller. Operating a remote controller is the same as operating the START and STOP buttons on the front panel. Steps 1. Insert the lead of remote controller into the REMOTE terminal. REMOTE 2. Configure the Start Ctrl option to REMOTE CONNECT in the Common Utility menu. 3. The tester will now only be able to start a test using a remote controller. Page 56 NOTE Even if the GPT-9600 is configured to use the REMOTE CONNECT option, the STOP button on the front panel can still be used to stop a test. 4. To return the operation control to the front panel, configure the Start Ctrl option to FRONT PANEL. Page 56 61

62 GPT-9600 Series User Manual SIGNAL I/O Overview Overview The SIGNAL I/O port can be used to remotely start/stop tests and monitor the test status of the instrument. The SIGNAL I/O port is also used for the interlock function (page 56). The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female connector. Pin Assignment Pin name Pin Description INTERLOCK1 1 When INTERLOCK is ON, a test is only allowed INTERLOCK2 2 to start when both INTERLOCK pins are shorted. INPUT_COM 3 Common input line INPUT_START 4 Start signal input INPUT_STOP 5 Stop signal input OUTPUT_TEST 6 Indicates that a test is in progress OUTPUT_FAIL 7 Indicates that a test has failed OUTPUT_PASS 8 Indicates that a test has passed OUTPUT_COM 9 Common output line Interlock connection PIN 1 INTERLOCK1 PIN 2 INTERLOCK2 Input Connection PIN 3 INPUT_COM PIN 4 INPUT_START PIN 5 INPUT_STOP 62

63 EXTERNAL CONTROL Output Connection PIN 6 OUTPUT_TEST PIN 7 OUTPUT_FAIL PIN 8 OUTPUT_PASS PIN 9 OUTPUT_COM Signal Properties Input Signals High level input voltage 5V ~ 32V Low level input voltage 0V ~ 1V Low level input current Maximum of -5mA Input period Minimum of 1ms Output Signals Output Type Relay form A Output Rated Voltage 30VDC Maximum output current 0.5A 63

64 GPT-9600 Series User Manual Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests Background Panel operation To use the SIGNAL I/O port the Start Ctrl settings have to be set to SIGNAL I/O in the Common Utility menu. 1. Set the Start Ctrl option to SIGNAL I/O. Page Connect the Input/Output signals to the SIGNAL I/O port. 3. To start the testing, short the INPUT_STOP and INPUT_COM line for a minimum of 1ms to put the tester into READY status. 4. To start the testing, short the INPUT_START and INPUT_COM lines for a minimum of 1ms. 5. To stop the testing, temporarily short the INPUT_STOP and INPUT_COM line again. NOTE Even if the GPT-9600 is configured to use the SIGNAL I/O interface, the STOP button on the front panel can still be used to stop a test. 64

65 EXTERNAL CONTROL Using the Interlock Key Background Panel operation When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON, tests are only allowed to start when both Interlock pins on the signal I/O port are shorted. Using the Interlock key will short the INTERLOCK1 and INTERLOCK2 pins on the signal I/O port. See page 62 for the Signal I/O pin assignment. 1. Insert the Interlock key into the SIGNAL I/O port on the rear panel. 2. Set the INTERLOCK option to ON in the Common Utility. Page 56 Note With INTERLOCK set to ON, the tester can now only start a test when the Interlock key is connected. Do not remove the interlock after starting a test. It must be connected after a test has started or is running. Set INTERLOCK to OFF to disable this feature. Test Equipment Depot Washington Street Melrose, MA TestEquipmentDepot.com 65