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HT-2000P

Dielectric Withstand Tester

0-2000 Volts AC Output

Instruction Manual

COMPLIANCE WEST

USA

Summary of Contents for HT-2000P

Page 1: ...HT 2000P Dielectric Withstand Tester 0 2000 Volts AC Output Instruction Manual COMPLIANCE WESTUSA ...

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Page 3: ...ng logic controlled circuit design and ergonomic front panel and represents the latest in high voltage 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 If the need arises please don t hesitate to call on us Thank you for your trust and confidence Rev 5 1 May 2008 ...

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Page 5: ...t and Rear Panel Features 11 Initial Checkout Procedure 16 Setting up the HT 2000P for Production Line Testing 17 Factory Settings 17 Display of Leakage Limit and Duration settings 17 Adjustment of the Leakage Current Level 18 Adjustment of the High Voltage Ramp Time 18 Adjustment of the High Voltage Level 18 Adjustment of the High Voltage Test Duration 19 Setting the Ground Check Switch 19 Operat...

Page 6: ...e aware that high voltage is adept and creative at completing a path to ground Instructions should include a warning against any metal jewelry Operators should not allow others in the testing area especially when tests are being conducted Organization is to be stressed The operator should keep the area free of unused leads and equipment Testing Area The area used for conducting the dielectric with...

Page 7: ...nducted The HT 2000P is designed to bleed the high voltage away after the test has concluded In order to ensure that any voltage present in the equipment being tested has been completely bled away the operator should not unplug the equipment under test from the HT 2000P until the front panel meter reads zero volts Using the HT 2000P Dielectric Withstand Tester The dielectric withstand test involve...

Page 8: ...t ensure that the Test Return Lead is properly connected to exposed dead metal of the equipment being tested for safety and to ensure that the HT 2000P properly reports all failures Leakage Test The HT 2000P leakage test uses a separate low frequency circuit to check for excessive leakage between primary power components and ground There is not a specific leakage current level pass fail requiremen...

Page 9: ...nd ground If the overall value of these capacitors cause a leakage current of more than 20 mA to flow at the desired test voltage the HT 2000P cannot generate full voltage and cannot successfully conduct the dielectric withstand test However a DC dielectric withstand test is acceptable for most categories of equipment and will not cause leakage through the primary circuit capacitors A DC voltage d...

Page 10: ...until the voltage has discharged to a safe level to protect the operator and also to ensure that there is no energy stored in the tested equipment Testing Equipment with non Standard Plugs or Pigtail Operation The front panel of the HT 2000P is provided with a NEMA Type 5 15R receptacle suitable for testing cord equipped single phase products designed for use on a 15 amp branch circuit in North Am...

Page 11: ...by a resistor bank in the HT 2000P The voltage discharge progress is shown by the front panel meter Failure modes are shown by the front panel LED s for quick troubleshooting Convenience and testing features include Test results are determined quickly without operator intervention Operator instructions are printed on the rear panel for quick reference The HT 2000P allows custom setups for voltage ...

Page 12: ...RONMENTAL Operating Temperature 15 40 C Relative Humidity Range 0 90 non condensing GENERAL Input power requirements Model HT 2000P 117 127 volts 50 60 Hz Weight 10 lbs SAFETY AGENCY TOPICS Transformer Output 500VA Visual Indication of Voltage Output Provided by front panel meter directly connected to high voltage output Failure Indication Audible provided by internal buzzer Visual provided by red...

Page 13: ...s of the container Remove the tester from its container and place it on a test bench AC Line Voltage Requirements AC line voltage requirements for your Tester are noted on the rear panel of the instrument Do not connect the instrument to a different voltage source Fuse Replacement There is a user replaceable fuse F1 located on the rear panel of the instrument It is located behind a door in the Pow...

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Page 15: ... primary circuit and ground is higher than the preset value the red Excess Leakage LED will light the internal buzzer will sound and the test will be terminated 5 Full Voltage LED If full voltage is successfully reached the green Full Voltage LED will light and the high voltage duration timer starts 6 Hipot Fail LED Indicates failure of high voltage test If arcing or a flashover of the insulation ...

Page 16: ...13 Figure 3 Controls Indicators Connectors Model HT 2000P Rear Panel ...

Page 17: ...ment of the High Voltage Ramp Time for this procedure 4 Test Time Adjustment Used to adjust high voltage test duration See Adjustment of the High Voltage Test Duration section for this procedure 5 Leakage Limit Adjustment Used to adjust the trip level for the excessive leakage current test See Adjustment of the Leakage Current Level section for this procedure 6 Voltage Adjust Used to adjust the Hi...

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Page 19: ... are disconnected from the HT 2000P 9 Push the red RESET button then the yellow TEST button 10 The tester should sound the buzzer The red Ground Open and red RESET LED s should be lit 11 Plug the supplied return test lead into the RETURN receptacle on the front panel 12 Connect the banana plug end of the extra test lead from above into the grounding jack of the orange DEVICE receptacle The groundi...

Page 20: ...nstances the Ground OK LED may extinguish Passage of these tests indicates that the HT 2000P is functioning properly and that it is safe to use If the results of the performance test are not in accordance with the above service is required Remove the HT 2000P from service and contact Compliance West USA Inc for servicing information Setting up the HT 2000P for Production Line Testing This section ...

Page 21: ...e power switch to the I or ON position Push the RESET button The yellow TEST indicator should light indicating that the HT 2000P is ready to test 3 Make sure there are no test leads connected to the HT 2000P Push the TEST button 4 When the TEST button is pressed the voltage will ramp and hold Adjust the Ramp Time control on the rear panel until the desired ramp time is reached The test can be term...

Page 22: ...e reinserted for future adjustments 5 Check the position of the Ground Check switch before conducting testing Setting the Ground Check Switch This switch controls whether the Ground Test is conducted between the chassis and the power supply cord grounding pin of the unit being tested The safety agencies require that this test be conducted on all equipment using a three wire power supply cord For o...

Page 23: ...all three switches on the HTT 1 to PASS 4 Run a test with the HT 2000P and verify passing result on the HT 2000P 5 Set the Ground switch on the HTT 1 to FAIL set both other switches to PASS 6 Run a test with the HT 2000P and verify Ground Open failure on the HT 2000P 7 Set Leakage switch on the HTT 1 to FAIL set both other switches to PASS 8 Run a test with the HT 2000P and verify Excess Leakage f...

Page 24: ...ound is detected the red Hipot Fail LED will light the buzzer will sound and the test will terminate If no breakdown is detected the high voltage will be bled off the green Hipot Pass LED will light and the red RESET switch will light 7 For safety the operator should not disconnect the cords until the Hipot Pass LED is lit and the reading on the front panel voltage meter has dropped to zero This w...

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Page 27: ...and a lead with a banana plug on one end are required to conduct the performance test The test equipment required for the calibration procedure is a DMM able to read true rms 0 2000 Vac 1 and a 3 ohm 1 4 w 1 resistor Service Information The HT 2000P 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 ...

Page 28: ...n the front panel and case with a mild solution of detergent and a damp sponge Clean dust from the PWB with clean dry low pressure 20 psi Calibration Procedure The Calibration Procedure should be performed annually and any time your instrument has been repaired The calibration procedure consists of two parts 1 The Voltage Calibration adjustment calibrates the voltage output to agree with the meter...

Page 29: ... ohms If a special calibration point is desired change the value of the 3 ohm resistor used in the following procedure to the desired value of the Pass Fail point 1 Remove all test leads from the HT 2000P 2 Connect the banana plug end of one lead to the RETURN jack and the alligator clip end to the 3 ohm resistor 3 Connect the banana plug end of the other lead to the round grounding jack of the DE...

Page 30: ...yed on the front panel meter 11 Turn the Voltage Adjust on the rear panel to minimum counterclockwise Press the Test button and 500 will be displayed on the front panel meter Be careful as the HT 2000P will be putting out voltage at this point 12 Turn the Voltage Adjust on the rear panel clockwise until the output on the DMM equals 500 volts AC and press the Test button The display will now displa...

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