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BASEWEST TS-420 Operating & Maintenance Manual Download Page 10

BASEWEST

Operating & Maintenance Manual

Model TS-420 Test Set

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25-60-41

24 Jan 2002

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Do not apply external electrical inputs, except AC charger

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Keep instrument away from all fluids

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Protect from extreme temperatures, weather/rain, extended UV radiation

7.2 The device is designed for handheld use in a shop and field environment but is not

designed to withstand a drop to the ground or to survive excessive compression loads.

7.3 The device is splash resistant, but not waterproof; do not allow the device to sit in standing

fluids or subject to rain. Excessive exposure to UV can affect the LCD meter.

7.4 Surface cleaning only with a slightly damped cloth (water or alcohol) is recommended. DO

NOT use other solvents or cleaners.

8.0 Calibration and Repair

The TS-420 test sets should be calibrated in accordance with the user's quality assurance
requirements. A separate calibration manual is provided; contact BaseWest for
distribution. Unauthorized field repairs are not recommended, and may void warranty. It
is recommended that the devices be returned to BaseWest for repair or servicing.

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Summary of Contents for TS-420

Page 1: ...Operating Maintenance Manual Model TS 420 Test Set Revision A 22 June 2010 BaseWest Inc 4240 116 th Ave N Clearwater FL 33762 Tel 727 573 2700 Fax 727 573 4307 E mail info basewest com www basewest com 25 60 41 ...

Page 2: ...allows the selection of closed circuit test under selectable resistive loads as well as an open circuit no load test Ammeter with integral power supply This mode is used to verify the current draw of the slide light harness through an internal regulated 5VDC power supply Current readings can be used to verify proper function of the light harness and in some cases can be used as an indicator of a l...

Page 3: ... under test is subjected to the resistive load selected by the panel mounted rotary switch Positions A through F are resistive loads exactly matching those of test equipment described in slide manufacturer manuals a NO LOAD position is offered to allow open circuit voltage testing of the battery The Battery Status indicator is not active in this mode 2 3 Ammeter Mode This mode is used to measure t...

Page 4: ...t test load setting The NO LOAD position provides an open circuit test of the battery pack 3 4 Press To Test record voltage of the battery pack under the selected condition The Self Test indicator must illuminate GREEN at this point If not see Section 6 0 3 5 Release the Press To Test switch when the voltage is recorded The test set will return to the OFF condition NOTE This test can also be accom...

Page 5: ...ght harness to be tested to the connector block at the head of the instrument See Figure 3 according to the following configuration options a Installed slide light systems with battery packs Connect the battery pack s 4 contact test lead plug to the 4 pin receptacle on the instrument s connector block Ammeter Power Supply connection for Light Harness Test System Test connection for Battery Light H...

Page 6: ...5 0 NOTE If the Self Test indicator is on GREEN and the Battery Status indicator is on AMBER the test set is OK for test but should be recharged at the next opportunity 4 4 Read current milliamperes on the digital meter Confirm that the current reading is within OEM specified tolerances 5 0 Internal Battery Recharging and Replacement 5 1 General The TS 420 is provided with a rechargeable Ni Cad pa...

Page 7: ...st be used before full charge is reached the unit may be returned to service temporarily if the Self test indicator and the Battery Status indicators are both on GREEN and AMBER respectively The unit MAY NOT be returned to service if the Self Test indicator is RED d If the Self Test indicator comes on RED after a full charge cycle the test set should be returned to BaseWest for service 5 3 Battery...

Page 8: ...llow it to the connector on the PC board While securing the instrument with one hand carefully disconnect the battery connector from the PC board and remove the battery NOTE The battery is secured by mating patches of Velcro Use care in removing the battery pack do not use excessive force Figure 6 Battery Removed Battery Pack Battery Connector Velcro Patch Hook Attached to Test Set Velcro Patch Pi...

Page 9: ...or repair 6 2 Ammeter Mode The following Indications apply with the instrument switched to the AMMETER mode and the Press To Test button is pushed a Self Test indicator is GREEN Battery Status indicator is OFF Test set is operational and OK for test battery charge level is medium to high b Self Test indicator is GREEN Battery Status indicator is AMBER Test set is operational and OK for test but in...

Page 10: ...ice is splash resistant but not waterproof do not allow the device to sit in standing fluids or subject to rain Excessive exposure to UV can affect the LCD meter 7 4 Surface cleaning only with a slightly damped cloth water or alcohol is recommended DO NOT use other solvents or cleaners 8 0 Calibration and Repair The TS 420 test sets should be calibrated in accordance with the user s quality assura...

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