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Your Hipot tester

How to....

The remainder of this chapter has been sub-divided into sections to
describe the Tester in terms of the essential functions to be performed.
A summary is shown below: -

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How to perform Automatic tests

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How to use the Meter display

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How to view Test results

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How to perform Manual tests

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How to Download test results

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How to Print Barcode Labels and Testcodes

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How to use Set-up

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How to use the Memory

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How to change User

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How to change Site

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How to change Location

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How to use Help

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How to use a Barcode Scanner

Note

Default settings for User, Site, Location and Test Sequences

are pre-loaded into the Tester. See ‘How to change…’ to select

and change these settings and ‘How to use Setup’ to edit them.

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Page 1: ...Sept 2004 2002 2003 2004 Clare Instruments Issue 2 04 Software Version ClareH 14c...

Page 2: ...gh negligent use or handling will void your warranty Copyright 2004 All rights reserved Nothing from this edition may be multiplied or made public in any form or manner either electronically mechanica...

Page 3: ...ar Panel 8 Definitions 9 Quick Reference 9 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING THE TESTER 12 Connecting the tester 12 CHAPTER 3 USING THE TESTER 13 Introduction 13 How to 15 How to perform Automatic Tests 16 Test Se...

Page 4: ...arch Result 35 Product Test Results 35 How to perform Manual Tests 36 Entering Manual Mode 36 Performing a Manual Test 38 How to download Data Results 40 Destination Download Format 40 Product Number...

Page 5: ...60 Change Password 63 Set Brightness 63 Factory Settings 63 How to use the Memory 64 View Memory Capacity 64 Perform Memory Test 65 Delete Single Product 66 Clear Results Memory 67 Clear Upload Memory...

Page 6: ...NING THE TESTER 78 Cleaning the Tester 78 User Maintenance 78 CHAPTER 6 ACCESSORIES 80 Standard Accessories 80 Optional Accessories 80 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS 81 Input Rating 81 Insulation Test 81 AC...

Page 7: ...vii APPENDIX B REFERENCE 84 Factory set Test Sequences 84 TESTCODE TABLES 85...

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Page 9: ...est results using appropriate standards the product is in conformity with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Standards used EN 61010 1 2001 Safety R...

Page 10: ...lectronic memory under certain circumstances Therefore Clare Instruments assumes no responsibility for financial losses or claims due to data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of...

Page 11: ...ons and actions that pose hazard s to the user A caution will identify the conditions and actions that may damage the Tester Symbols used within this manual and on the Tester are shown below Risk of e...

Page 12: ...ms a number of electrical tests which involve high voltages and high currents Never touch the Product being tested or the test leads whilst a test is in progress Never remove the metal enclosure and t...

Page 13: ...e following innovative features Multi voltage tester Stores up to 6000 results including details of Products user location site date and time in non volatile flash memory Highly accurate leakage and D...

Page 14: ...Your Hipot tester 6 Your Hipot Tester Your Hal Scan Accessories Item Number Part 1 Mains Supply Lead 2 HT Clip Lead 3 Hipot Probe and lead 4 Guard Plug...

Page 15: ...st access to options displayed on the Display There is a rotary encoder used to navigate the menus Either side of the rotary encoder there is a green and red start and stop button The Hal also has the...

Page 16: ...connection to external warning beacon optional item Comms 1 Communication port 1 for connection to a PC Comms 2 Communication port 2 for connection to a compatible Barcode reader or scanner Comms 3 Co...

Page 17: ...stored the time date is retained in memory and does not need to be entered again To edit the date from the MAIN MENU select SETUP select CHANGE DATE TIME use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to...

Page 18: ...ct menu box appears Storing Product Test Results in Manual mode The Product Test Results can be stored by selecting the Begin Product field when in Manual Mode Enter a product number either using the...

Page 19: ...ting up a Password The Hal is delivered without any password set up Therefore it is necessary to set in place an appropriate password for the protection of the System Setup To do this select Setup fro...

Page 20: ...the rear panel of the instrument The supply must include an earth connection e g via a 3 pin plug When switched on the Tester will carry out a short self test procedure approximately 2 seconds During...

Page 21: ...gation through the menus is by dedicated keys Key Function Encoder clockwise Cursor Right Cursor Down Encoder anti clock Cursor Left Cursor Up Red Button No Abort move back through menu Green Button Y...

Page 22: ...Protection To perform Automatic test select New Test and to conduct Manual Test select Manual Mode using the fast key button Also on the Main Menu screen the current details of the User Site Location...

Page 23: ...How to view Test results How to perform Manual tests How to Download test results How to Print Barcode Labels and Testcodes How to use Set up How to use the Memory How to change User How to change Sit...

Page 24: ...the setup of the current or default test settings in relation to the test conditions formatted To check or edit these parameters select Setup and then System Configuration To perform automatic tests...

Page 25: ...ters on How to for detailed instructions to select from change lists and refer sub sections on How to use Setup to edit these fields When entering Setup or other Password protected Options Menus you m...

Page 26: ...ting either of the first two options allows settings to be altered See Default Sequence Testcodes Sequence for instructions to edit test sequence variables Selecting any of the remaining 20 options pr...

Page 27: ...fields see test icon descriptions for any other changes Repeat process of select deselect the Rotate Field key turning encoder to search for values needed until all desired fields are changed to the...

Page 28: ...tion to the next level of test sequence after the first test time sequence has completed This is done by highlighting the Time Down press Rotate Field and select Maintained using encoder The fourth co...

Page 29: ...repeat tests Repeat loops will immediately convene whilst guard switch is closed Start Ext Green for 1st loop Start None on any repeats 3 Reset External safety guard switch to Closed to start test and...

Page 30: ...e changed and use a barcode scanner to enter in a Testcode Press OK to accept save Testcode option OR press the Red button to abort and return to the previous menu NB The Testcode numbers can also be...

Page 31: ...utomatic mode test results are stored in memory If any test in the test sequence fails then the test sequence is aborted and a fail message will be displayed with the alarm buzzer beeping continuously...

Page 32: ...ort Product to exit from test programme This will ensure No test results are stored against the product number In any case Do Not press Abort Test as this will store an empty record to the product dat...

Page 33: ...the following screen is displayed when an Automatic sequence has been completed Use the cursor keys to highlight an option after test and press Green to select the desired option New Test This is to p...

Page 34: ...r barcodes using a compatible printer See section on How to download data for formatting information Press OK to start the download The following message will be displayed DOWNLOADING DATA If there ar...

Page 35: ...rrent test Restart Product Restart the first test in the test sequence for the current Product Abort Test Abort the test without storing a test result and select the next test Caution Depending on the...

Page 36: ...sults with associated product details will be stored in memory For automatic mode the product number test filename testcode sequence number and test repeat loops are displayed here See sample Test typ...

Page 37: ...t is in the hold phase This part of the display is used to indicate what part of the test cycle is being performed Elapsed test time this is shown below the test status HV icon this is displayed to sh...

Page 38: ...number 2nd line Toaster the Test type 3rd line denotes the Testcode Sequence number in this case it has only one level setup A maximum of 5 levels could be setup 4th line denotes the specific test of...

Page 39: ...default screen without selecting any specifics will display all results in the memory Use Page Up Down to see the full list Search result through Product Number Enter a Product number to search for t...

Page 40: ...s Select Site Back at the search menu press Start Search to begin A search results will be displayed Search result through Location Name At the Search For Data menu highlight Location and press Green...

Page 41: ...rch to begin A search results will be displayed Test Status When Test Status is highlighted use the Green button to select the option required each time you press Green a different option will be disp...

Page 42: ...git to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or press RED to abort them Date To This option allows the user to search for test results before the selected date...

Page 43: ...you select Start Search the following screen will be displayed This screen indicates the Products that match the search criteria You can delete the highlighted Product by pressing the delete key Prod...

Page 44: ...operate the test the operator must follow the on screen instruction closure of the safety guard switch followed by pressing Green The test may be terminated at any time either by pressing Red or open...

Page 45: ...he current User Site or Location profile return to Main Menu to select from the desire Change lists Any test results saved against the current profiles will be stored in memory Old results data will n...

Page 46: ...settings can also be saved to a list of file names max of ten which can be recalled for future tests Press Save to save current setting to highlighted file or select a previously saved file and press...

Page 47: ...omments Save Results Enter Comments Save Results When you have completed a test you can enter comments which will be referenced to the Product number To select this option at System configuration setu...

Page 48: ...nload data to a PC Z modem Generic printer or Roll printer The download format shows the format choices available depending upon the destination option selected For downloading to a PC or Z Modem the...

Page 49: ...e However the restrictions of paper width means that Product numbers representing more than 12 digits cannot be printed and a numbered label will be printed instead Testcodes over 12 and up to 15 digi...

Page 50: ...her to search for a Location not in the list this can happen if a Location name has been modified during testing If you select other you are prompted to enter a location name See Fig 10 User Name Use...

Page 51: ...fields as this would download print out all the product results for all the parameters indicated This will not stop until all printing has completed If you need to search and view the list of test re...

Page 52: ...igit to be changed Use the encoder to change the value Select OK to store the settings or CANCEL to abort them Date To This option allows the user to search for test results before the selected date U...

Page 53: ...onduct on other search or press the red button to return to the main menu To print Barcode Pass Fail Labels In order to print barcode pass fail labels the tests results required must be already stored...

Page 54: ...option list Fig 12 Highlight the desired option and press Green will bring up a selection list Highlight option then press Print Barcode to print Fig 12 To print barcode testcodes For example from th...

Page 55: ...just print out the barcode and number for the Product only when OK key is pressed However to print Product number Test type to be tested enter details of product first as described then highlight Tes...

Page 56: ...to highlight the Setup option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu From this menu you can change the way the Tester will operate and also change user levels and sites Use th...

Page 57: ...s This allows the user to add modify remove or confirm test settings that can then be selected during automatic testing Also see Change Password Use the encoder to highlight a Test Setting and press G...

Page 58: ...of permissible values for the test parameter Use the fast key to enter the value To exit this editing phase select the OK fast key Changes will be stored to the system These fields have been described...

Page 59: ...the Testcode fields A Testcode can be entered manually or through a compatible barcode scanner reader or wand see How to use a Barcode Scanner Store Settings Use the encoder to highlight the OK field...

Page 60: ...G PRINTER TIMEOUT NO PRINTER CONNECTED PRESS START KEY TO CONTINUE Press Red to return to the Test Settings Editor menu Check if printer cable is connected or power to printer is turned on etc Also en...

Page 61: ...played Select User list using fast key or highlight Edit User List Options and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a user name and press User settings fast key or press Green to select t...

Page 62: ...t each desired option Then press Green to accept changes User Level Use the cursor key to highlight user level and press Green to select the desired option Novice Selects the user level as a regular u...

Page 63: ...ected this option will beep each time a key is pressed Beep on Tests Use the encoder to highlight a buzzer option and press Green to select the Yes No option If Yes is selected this option will beep w...

Page 64: ...Your Hipot tester 56 Saving User Settings After all changes have been made to the Edit User Settings press OK fast key to save these user settings Then press Red to move back to Setup screen...

Page 65: ...he setup screen will be displayed Select Site list using fast key or highlight Edit Site List and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a site name and press Edit Name fast key or press Gr...

Page 66: ...etup from Main Menu The setup screen will be displayed Select Edit Location List and press Green to enter Use the encoder to highlight a location name and press Edit Name fast key or press Green to se...

Page 67: ...king and use encoder to move to desired fields for edition Then select Rotate Field and use the encoder to cycle through to change the value of the field Repeat above process until all fields have bee...

Page 68: ...or the options When all fields have been satisfactorily selected press OK to store changes to memory Product Number Three options selectable Increment Last This option allows the tester to proceed to...

Page 69: ...d testName selected from test setting list e g Test 123 This option allows user to keep to only one test setting for every test To change to a different test setting select Setup System Configuration...

Page 70: ...elect the date convention to be used i e DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY Roll Printer TSP 400 or REF 283A954 This allows the user to define the thermal printer to be used with the Hal Clare s recommended opt...

Page 71: ...hen you will be asked for the old password before entering a new one again you will be asked for the new password twice To clear the password protection simply press Enter when asked for the new passw...

Page 72: ...ns option on the Main Menu and press Green to display the following menu Use the encoder to highlight a test or function and press Green to select the desired option View Memory Capacity The Tester al...

Page 73: ...oduct results against their checksums If the test result is a pass then no action is taken If any tests fail then the Memory checksum requires updating Use the encoder and press Green to choose an act...

Page 74: ...across all of the Sites and Locations When a single Product is deleted it is not removed from memory but hidden from the user This test is still resident in memory and is taking up memory space this...

Page 75: ...be Downloaded to other retrievable form or format before embarking on clearing them from the system memory This Deletion is Permanent To ensure unauthorized tempering this Option must always be passwo...

Page 76: ...s Green to select desired option Selected option will be automatically updated For a user not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new user Press Insert to...

Page 77: ...to select desired site Selected option will be automatically updated For a site not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new site Press Insert to accept eac...

Page 78: ...t desired location Selected option will be automatically updated For a location not found in list select New from list and you will be prompted to enter name of the new location Press Insert to accept...

Page 79: ...es the following information Description of Test The first help page shown contains information on the particular test including its icon and a description of the purpose of the test How to Perform Te...

Page 80: ...to ensure all of the connections are correct and secure The effect of User Levels during Test Sequences There are two possible user levels Novice and Advanced Note The user level for a new user is set...

Page 81: ...ests on itself and the mains power supply Temperature monitoring The tester is provided with temperature monitoring facilities to ensure that prolonged tests do not overheat sensitive components If du...

Page 82: ...ering a Testcode as part of an Automatic Test or Test Setting Editor Selecting Test type Entering Product number changing User Site or Location Entering Comments and where text is needed Interfacing T...

Page 83: ...Port The serial port uses a standard 9 way D type connector Pin Description 1 N C 2 RX 3 TX 4 DTR 5 0V 6 N C 7 0V 8 N C 9 5V Baud Rate 9600 19200 28800 selectable Start Bits 2 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1...

Page 84: ...input 2 2 TxD output TxD output 3 3 RxD input Ext GND screen 5 1 Frame Ground screen 7 Signal GND screen DSR input 4 20 DTR output For connection to a PC 9 way D socket for connection to PC serial po...

Page 85: ...INE and FEED buttons Turn on printer and wait for NO PAPER indication Release ON LINE and FEED buttons Press FEED button once The TSP400 should beep twice indicating that top of form is enabled Turn o...

Page 86: ...d quality instrument However care should always be taken when using transporting and storing this type of equipment Failure to treat the product with care will reduce both the life of the instrument i...

Page 87: ...ipot tester 79 For repair or calibration please return the instrument to Clare Instruments Dominion Way Worthing West Sussex UK BN14 8NW Tel 44 0 1903 233314 Fax 44 0 1903 216089 sales clareinstrument...

Page 88: ...H5003 R Hand Held Guard Switch DCS317 Calibration Checkbox V242 Barcode Scanner 283A922 Thermal Label Printer TSP400 Thermal Label Printer Martel PLS001 283A954 Thermal Printer Labels for TSP400 Therm...

Page 89: ...of reading 200M unspecified 500Vdc 0 03M 500M 5 5 digits of reading 500M unspecified 1000Vdc 0 03M 700M 5 5 digits of reading 700 1M 1000M 10 5 digits of reading Display Resolution 0 01 M 100 M 0 1M 1...

Page 90: ...ipple 5 6kV Voltage Selection Resolution 10V Step Voltage Accuracy 1 3 digits of Reading Leakage Maximum Output Current 10mA 6kV Display Current Range 0 01 10 00mA Display Current Resolution 0 01mA Pa...

Page 91: ...e taken without the protection devices generating a false failure Hipot Test Warning 5000V a c 6000V d c Test voltage This test is used to determine that the insulation is of sufficient strength to pr...

Page 92: ...rip Level 7 0 mA High Trip Level 10 0 mA Arc Detection Setting Level 5 Number of Tests 1 Start Conditions External Guard START Button 2 Name Default DC Hipot Rise Time 2 0 s Hold Time 2 0 s Fall Time...

Page 93: ...cter no 1 and the integer 1 as digit 2 character no 2 and so on e g Z1234567890 Digit 1 Character 1 Testcode Type Digit 1 associates the testcode with Clare Instruments Ltd Equipment Digit 1 Testcode...

Page 94: ...st Repeat test loops will convene whilst Guard switch is closed 1 8 F M Reset Ext Guard Switch opened then closed to start test and each repeat of test All loops 2 9 G N Reset Ext Guard Switch opened...

Page 95: ...ediately terminated if the guard switch is opened during a test Where the external guard switch appears as part of the start conditions it implies that the GUI will wait for the guard switch to be ope...

Page 96: ...ring VARIABLE Tests digit 5 Z the target voltage is used as the maximum possible output voltage helping prevent damaging or dangerous voltages being applied to the device under test Digit 4 Target Vol...

Page 97: ...or scanned testcodes will be rejected A 0 00kV output voltage is intended to be used as a rest period between other tests in a sequence Such sequences may be linked or repeated See digit 11 Digit 5 R...

Page 98: ...50 0 Q 180 0 180 0 180 0 R 240 0 240 0 240 0 S 300 0 300 0 300 0 T Y Not Used Not Used Not Used Z Specifies the output voltage is VARIABLE up to the target voltage using the rotary encoder Initial val...

Page 99: ...5 0 50mA 0 50mA 2 00M 6 0 75mA 0 75mA 2 25M 7 1 00mA 1 00mA 2 50M 8 1 25mA 1 25mA 2 75M 9 1 50mA 1 50mA 3 0M A 1 75mA 1 75mA 3 5M B 2 00mA 2 00mA 4 0M C 2 25mA 2 25mA 4 5M D 2 50mA 2 50mA 5 0M E 2 75...

Page 100: ...evel Digit 10 represents a level of arcing detection which will terminate the current test sequence when selected level is reached Digit 10 Arc Detection Level X Disabled Off 1 Most sensitive setting...

Page 101: ...terminate an unlimited number of loop tests The value of 0 indicates that a test is as follow on test and forms part of a linked sequence The linked sequence begins with a testcode that has a non zer...

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Page 104: ...DOMINION WAY WORTHING WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND BN14 8NW TELEPHONE 44 0 1903 233314 FACSIMILE 44 0 1903 216089 WEB WWW CLAREINSTRUMENTS COM...

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