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Section 1 

Introduction 

 

This  manual  contains  complete  operating,  maintenance  and  calibration  instructions  for  the  Compliance 
West USA Model GFM-200A Ground Bound Tester.   
 
The instrument is a bench-type ground circuit tester.   
 
The GFM-200A features the variac knob, current and voltage meter, always operate with precaution.  
 
The GFM-200A meets all safety agency criteria for ground bound testers. 
 
Your  tester  is  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

 

 

 
 

Output 

 

0-200 Amps ac  

±

 3% into any load - short circuit to    

 

 

 

12.5  milliohms  

 

Voltage 

 

5 volts max.   open circuit 

 
               Meters 

 

0-6 V ac, 

±

  3% full scale 

 

 

 

 

0-200A ac, 

±

  3% full scale 

 

 
 

ENVIRONMENTAL

 

 
 

Operating Temperature 

 

15-40

°

 

Relative Humidity Range 

 

0-90% non-condensing 

 

 

 

GENERAL 

 
 

Input power requirements 

 

90-127 or 180-254 volts, 50/60 Hz 

 

Dimensions 

 

11.250(W) x 4.250(H) x 12.000(L) in. 

 

Weight 

 

30 lbs  

 

 

Table 1-1.  GFM-200A Specifications 

 

 
 

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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