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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-300A-DM  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-300A-DM

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Page 2: ...anel 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 We...

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Page 4: ...r Panel Features 4 Front Panel 4 Front Panel Description 4 Rear Panel 5 Rear Panel Description 5 Initial Checkout Procedure 6 Voltage Verification 6 Current Verification 7 Operating Techniques 8 Techn...

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Page 6: ...eriod of one year upon shipment of the instrument to the original purchaser Specifications GFM 300A DM Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Test Type AC Current Output 3 400Aac Short Circuit Do not exceed 30...

Page 7: ...able 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 the...

Page 8: ...les the outputs thru the leads Always turn the knob to the minimum before switching to ON position 2 Knob Output Adjustment The large knob facilitates the increase or decrease of current output Always...

Page 9: ...Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement 3 Power Switch I to turn on the tester make sure output switch on the front panel is OFF otherwise the tester output will be enable O to turn tester o...

Page 10: ...e 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...

Page 11: ...re the area around the leads and clamps is free from people contact 8 Turn the Output switch on the front to the I or ON position 9 Increase the current by turning the variac knob clockwise and confir...

Page 12: ...the EUT making sure the alligator clamp makes as much conductor contact as possible This avoids extra resistance 5 Turn the power switch on the back to the I or ON position 6 Turn the output switch o...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 inst...

Page 15: ...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 Ca...

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