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Please be sure that the safety ground on the power line cord is not defeated and that you
are connecting to a grounded power source.
d). Turn on the POWER switch located on the lower left hand side of the front panel.
Upon powering the instrument up a POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) will automatically
be performed. This test will check for the condition of the ram chips, led indicators,
PCB’s and other critical components. In addition, you will see the Associated Research
name and Model Number briefly appear on the LCD readout and then clear itself.
ARI HYAMP JR.
3030D VERXX
You should then see the default parameters on the LCD meter as follows:
Set M1 1.0s
25.00A 100m
Ω
These abbreviated parameters stand for the following:
Set: This is the parameter settings review screen.
M1: The instrument is using the default set ups contained in memory 1.
1.0s: The dwell timer is set to test duration of 1 second.
25.00A: The test current is set to 25.00 Amps.
100m
Ω Ω Ω Ω
: The high resistance trip point is set to 100 milliohms.
If you wish to not use any one of these parameters you must overwrite the memory 1
position or change your parameters and save them in a different memory such as memory
position 2.
e). If the instrument defaults are acceptable then be sure to connect the appropriate test
leads to the device under test (DUT) or test fixture. Be sure to connect this safety ground
to a suitable known good ground before energizing this instrument, then connect the
Return lead first (black) to the test fixture or item followed by the High Current output
lead (red).
f). Please check your connections to be sure they are making good
contact and that the test station or area is clear of debris and other
personnel. DO NOT TOUCH THE DEVICE UNDER TEST ONCE THE TEST HAS
BEEN STARTED. 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 cycle ON and begin the automated test sequence using
the defaults. If a failure occurs you will HEAR an audible alarm. To stop the alarm you
must depress the RED button marked RESET. This will silence the alarm and reset the
instrument to begin another test. This RESET button may also be used as a safety button
WARNING