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Initial Checkout Procedure
The following procedure will allow you to verify that the Tester is working correctly before use. The
only test equipment required is the unit itself, Digital meter, and high current meter (clamp).
CAUTION
High current. Risk of burns. Remove any conductive jewelry before using the Tester.
Voltage Verification
1.
Make sure output and rear power switch is on the OFF position.
2.
Remove other objects from the work area to avoid shock.
3.
Make sure the clamps are place on a non conductive bench.
4.
Plug your Tester to a correctly rated source of supply.
5.
Turn Variac Knob to the minimum.
6.
Connect a Voltage meter at the output.
7.
Turn the power switch on the back to the I or ON position.
8.
Turn the Output switch on the front to the I or ON position.
9.
Increase the voltage by turning the variac knob clockwise and confirm voltage meter in the front
panel is in accordance with the Voltage meter connected at the output, current meter should not
move, significantly.
10.
Turn voltage knob to minimum.
11.
Turn the Output switch on the front to the O or OFF position.
12.
Turn the power switch on the back to the O or OFF position.
13.
Remove the Voltage meter.
Figure 2-3. Voltage Test Verification set up
