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2.  Plug  the  split  end  plug  of  the  10  AWG  Test  return  lead  into  the  Return  Lead  Receptacle  of  the 

Tester. 

3.  Plug the Test Power Cord or non-detachable EUT power cord into the Test Power Receptacle of the 

Tester, and then into the power inlet of the equipment to be tested. 

4.  Connect the alligator clip end of the Test Return Lead to the chassis of the equipment to be tested. 
5.  Push  the  test  button.    (If the GF-30AC-T duration control has been set according to the calibration 

procedure, the test will automatically continue for the duration set in the calibration procedure.  If the 
duration control of the GF-30AC-T is set to zero, the test will continue only as long as the test button 
is pressed.) 

6.  The result of the test will be shown by a combination of lights and a buzzer.  Results are interpreted 

below and in a truth table on the rear of the instrument. 

 

Test results 

 
Green  Light:      A  green  light  indicates  the  ground  system  of  the  EUT  has  less  than  100  milliohm 
resistance.  For most categories of equipment, this result is acceptable. 
 
Red Light:   A red light indicates the ground system of the EUT has more than 100 milliohm resistance.  
If a red light occurs, the grounding circuit of the EUT should be reworked and then retested.

 

 
Red  Light  and  Buzzer  Sound:      A  red  light  and  a  buzzer  sound  indicates  an  open  grounding  circuit 
condition.  Check the test lead connections, correct, and retest.  If the test lead connections are correct, a 
red  light  and  buzzer  sound  indicates  an  open  grounding  connection  within  the  EUT.    The  grounding 
circuit of the EUT should be reworked and then retested. 
 
Simultaneous  Red  and  Green  Light:    A  simultaneous  red  and  green  light,  with  or  without  the  buzzer 
sound indicates the resistance of the ground circuit of the EUT is exactly at the pass/fail point.   
 
Green Light and Buzzer Sound:  If you obtain a green light and buzzer test result, the GF-30AC-T is not 
generating  full  test  current.    The  GF-30AC-T  will  report  unreliable  test  results.    Service  is  required.  
Discontinue use of the tester immediately.  

 

Summary of Contents for GF-30AC-T

Page 1: ...GF 30AC T Ground Circuit Tester Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...represents the latest in high current production line testing To fully appreciate all the features of your new meter we suggest that you take a few moments to review this manual Compliance West USA s...

Page 3: ...3...

Page 4: ...Duration Adjustment 12 Operating Techniques 12 Setting the Test Time Duration 12 Testing the EUT 12 Test results 13 Green Light 13 Red Light 13 Red Light and Buzzer Sound 13 Simultaneous Red and Gree...

Page 5: ...etermined amount of time after the Test Button has been released The instrument advises the operator of any internal malfunction affecting the output A one time setup procedure allows the instrument t...

Page 6: ...est Duration Timer 0 25 sec approx Duty cycle 100 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 15 35 C Relative Humidity Range 0 90 non condensing GENERAL Input power requirements See rear panel for input volt...

Page 7: ...rotection is provided to prevent damage during shipment We recommend that the instrument be surrounded by at least one inch of shock absorbing material on all sides of the container Remove the Tester...

Page 8: ...Red Fail Indicator Lamp Incandescent lamp When lit indicates that equipment under test has more than 100 milliohms in grounding path or is incorrectly connected to tester Replace with 6 3V type 86 la...

Page 9: ...section of this manual for procedure 5 Appliance Inlet Fuseholder Power Switch Use 18 AWG cordset to connect tester to appropriate source of supply Replace line fuse Turn tester ON OFF 6 Fuse replacem...

Page 10: ...ductive surface Push the Test button The GF 30AC T should indicate a Fail by lighting the red light and sounding the internal buzzer If your Tester yielded the proper results it is working properly If...

Page 11: ...safety agency inspection personnel Adjusting the Pass Fail Point for products with non removable power cords Use this adjustment procedure if the equipment under test uses a non detachable power cord...

Page 12: ...t will continue for the amount of time set during this Procedure after the Test Button is released Therefore we recommend that the Test Duration control be adjusted to its minimum position when a manu...

Page 13: ...the ground system of the EUT has less than 100 milliohm resistance For most categories of equipment this result is acceptable Red Light A red light indicates the ground system of the EUT has more than...

Page 14: ...er operation by following steps 1 3 in Adjusting the Pass Fail Point using the supplied Test Cordset Press the Test Button and measure the voltage across the calibration resistor If the unit is workin...

Page 15: ...st USA is available Phone 800 748 6224 Hours 8 00 AM 4 00 PM Pacific Time Also available on our web site at www compwest com Contact Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way Suite D San Diego CA 921...

Page 16: ...The Test equipment required for both the performance test and calibration is a DMM able to read true rms 0 3 VAC 1 Service Information The GF 30AC T is warranted to the original purchaser for a perio...

Page 17: ...iagram for high voltage areas Cleaning CAUTION Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning These solutions will react with the plastic materials used in the instrument Clean...

Page 18: ...el calibration resistor using the alligator clip wire assembly 3 Connect the DMM across the calibration resistor 4 Push and hold the Test Button on the front panel For a 25 amp output the DMM should r...

Page 19: ...libration resistor is 2 5 Vrms Using Ohms law this corresponds to an output current of 25 Amps Other output current levels can be set in the same manner Adjust Buzzer 5 With the calibration resistor s...

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