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Section 4 

Maintenance and Calibration 

 

WARNING 

MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 
ONLY.    TO  AVOID  ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  DO  NOT  PERFORM  ANY  SERVICING  OTHER 
THAN THE CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

 

 

Introduction 

 

This  section  of  the  manual  contains  maintenance  information  for  the  GFM-200A  tester.  A  1-year 
calibration  cycle  is  recommended  to  maintain  the  specifications  of  the  factory.    The  test  equipment 
required for the performance test is digital meter and a current meter. 

 

Service Information 

 

The MegaPulse tester is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year.  This warranty does 
not cover problems due to misuse or neglect.  Malfunctions which occur within the limits of the warranty 
will  be  corrected  at  no  charge.    Mail  the  instrument  post  paid  to  the  manufacturer.    Dated  proof  of 
purchase is required for all in-warranty repairs.  The manufacturer is also available for calibration and / 
or  repair  of  instruments  that  are  beyond  their  warranty  period.    Contact  the  manufacturer  for  a  cost 
quotation.    Ship  the  instrument  and  your  remittance  according  to  the  instructions  given  by  the 
manufacturer.

 

 

General Maintenance 

 

 

To avoid contaminating the PWB with oil from your fingers, handle it by the edges or wear gloves.  If the 
PWB becomes contaminated, refer to the cleaning procedures given later in this section

.

 

 

WARNING 

Dangerous voltages exist when energized.  

Exercise

 extreme care when working on an energized 

circuit.

 

 

Cleaning 

 

Clean the front panel and case with a mild solution of detergent and a damp sponge. 

 

CAUTION 

Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for cleaning.  These solutions will react with 
the plastic materials used in the instrument. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GFM-200A

Page 1: ...GFM 200A Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...nel and 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 Wes...

Page 3: ...Fuse Replacement 3 Front Panel Features 4 Front Panel Description 4 Rear Panel Features 5 Rear Panel Description 5 Initial Checkout Procedure 6 Operating Techniques 6 Technical Assistance 7 Maintenan...

Page 4: ...1...

Page 5: ...s warranted for a period of one year upon shipment of the instrument to the original purchaser Specifications Specifications for the GFM 200A are listed in Table 1 1 GFM 200A Specifications ELECTRICAL...

Page 6: ...ailable be sure that adequate protection 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 t...

Page 7: ...TEM NO NAME FUNCTION 1 Variac Knob The Variac knob increase or decrease the current outpu of the GFM 200 Before operating the tester turn down the knob to the minimum 2 ON OFF Switch The ON OFF Switch...

Page 8: ...ied cordset to connect the GFM 200A tester to an appropriate source of supply 2 Fuse Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement 3 Output Tester Output is located in the back use the cable attach...

Page 9: ...h 9 Short circuit the output leads and connect a current clamp meter at one of the leads 10 Turn the power switch to the I or ON position 11 Increase the current by turning the variac knob clockwise a...

Page 10: ...rom Compliance West USA is available Phone 800 748 6224 Hours 8 30 AM 4 30 PM Pacific Time Also available on our web site at www compwest com Contact Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way Suite D...

Page 11: ...t no charge Mail the instrument post paid to the manufacturer Dated proof of purchase is required for all in warranty repairs The manufacturer is also available for calibration and or repair of instru...

Page 12: ...has been repaired The calibration procedure should be performed at an ambient temperature of 23 C 5 C 73 4 F 9 F The procedure consists in the verification and calibration of the meter reading The Cal...

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