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HT-2800 

Dielectric Withstand Tester 

0-2800 Volts DC Output 

 

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLIANCE 

WEST

USA

Summary of Contents for HT-2800

Page 1: ...HT 2800 Dielectric Withstand Tester 0 2800 Volts DC Output Instruction Manual COMPLIANCE WESTUSA ...

Page 2: ...n 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 Compliance West USA stands by your instrument with a full one year warranty and a loaner instrument policy If the need arises please don t hesitate to call on us Thank you for your trust and...

Page 3: ... Specifications 5 Operation 7 Setting up your Tester 7 AC Line Voltage Requirements 7 Fuse Replacement 7 Front and Rear Panel Features 7 Initial Checkout Procedure 12 Setting up the HT 2800 for Production Line Testing 13 Factory Settings 13 Adjustment of the Leakage Current Level 13 Adjustment of the High Voltage Ramp Time 14 Adjustment of the High Voltage Level 14 Adjustment of the High Voltage T...

Page 4: ... 21 Service Information 21 General Maintenance 21 Interior Access 21 Calibration Access 21 Cleaning 22 Performance Test 22 Calibration Procedure 23 Voltage Calibration Adjustment 23 Continuity Calibration Adjustment 24 ...

Page 5: ...rossing The HT 2800 has been designed to minimize exposure to high voltages However the potential for serious injury or death exists and personnel should be aware when they conduct this test Test Personnel Personnel require special training to conduct the dielectric withstand test They should understand electrical fundamentals clearly and be aware that high voltage is adept and creative at complet...

Page 6: ... the operator After the operator is clear of the Tester and the equipment under test he should press the RESET Button then the TEST Button with his right hand This will allow the greatest separation between the operator and the test being conducted The HT 2800 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 ...

Page 7: ... PASS To allow the HT 2800 to test equipment using a two wire power supply cord the continuity check can be defeated by turning the rear panel Ground Check switch Off To remind the operator that the continuity check is not being conducted both the Ground OK and Ground Open LED s are lit continuously during each test When testing with the Ground Check switch Off the operator must ensure that the Te...

Page 8: ...etion of the test If the green Hipot Pass LED lights the test cycle has been successfully completed The equipment under test is in accordance with the preset test parameters The HT 2800 is ready to test the next piece of equipment High Voltage Dielectric Withstand Test Failures If the red Hipot Fail LED lights a problem has been found with the insulation system between primary and ground The equip...

Page 9: ...800 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 2800 allows custom setups for voltage ramp test time and leakage limit The...

Page 10: ...ve Humidity Range 0 90 non condensing GENERAL Input power requirements Model HT 2800 114 127 volts 50 60 Hz Model HT 2800L 98 120 volts 50 60 Hz Weight 10 lbs Dimensions 9 in wide 4 in high 10 in deep 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 intern...

Page 11: ...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 Power...

Page 12: ...8 Figure 2 Controls Indicators Connectors Model HT 2800 Front Panel ...

Page 13: ...ween the primary circuit and ground is higher than the preset value the red 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 Full Voltage LED will light and the high voltage duration time starts 6 Hipot Fail LED Indicates failure of high voltage test If arcing or a flashover of the insulation system between...

Page 14: ...10 Figure 3 Controls Indicators Connectors Model HT 2800 Rear Panel ...

Page 15: ...ure 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 High Voltage output See Adjustment of the High Volta...

Page 16: ...e and is located next to the triangle printed on the front of the High Voltage Receptacle 13 Connect the other end of the extra test lead to the supplied test lead plugged into the Return Jack 14 Push the Red RESET button then the yellow TESTbutton 15 The Tester should conduct a test sequence At test termination the Ground OK Full Voltage Hipot Pass and Red RESET LED s should be lit 16 Turn the Gr...

Page 17: ...mp Time 2 seconds High Voltage Level 1700 volts High Voltage Test Time 2 seconds Adjustment of the various settings are shown below CAUTION High voltage is generated by the HT 2800 Although the chassis of the equipment under test is grounded by the HT 2800 a risk of shock exists Exercise care when using the HT 2800 NOTE These adjustment procedures set the use parameters of the HT 2800 They do not ...

Page 18: ...ght the Full Voltage LED If the red Excess Leakage LED lights the adjustment is set too low Turn the Leakage Limit control up slightly and repeat Step 9 until the correct setting is achieved 10 If tamperproof settings are desired the Leakage Limit control shaft may be pulled away with a slight tug It may be reinserted for future adjustments 11 Remove the special power supply cord and supplied test...

Page 19: ...ctory set for 2 seconds Consult the safety agencies for the test duration for the type of equipment being tested If a different test duration is required use this procedure to set it 1 Defeat the Ground Check by turning the rear panel switch Off 2 Connect the HT 2800 to a correctly rated source of supply and turn the power switch to the I or ON position Push the RESET button The yellow TESTindicat...

Page 20: ...correctly The test can be stopped immediately at any time by pressing the red RESET button Test Verification procedure when using the HTT 1 function checker 1 Connect the HT 2800 to a correctly rated source of supply and turn the power switch to the I or ON position Push the RESET button The yellow TEST indicator should light indicating that the HT 2800 is ready to test 2 Connect HTT 1 to the HT 2...

Page 21: ...tion procedure If a breakdown of the insulation system between primary voltage and ground is detected the Hipot Fail LED will light the buzzer will sound and the test will terminate If no breakdown is detected the Hipot Pass LED will light the high voltage will be bled off and the red RESET switch will light 7 After the test has terminated the operator should wait to remove the equipment being tes...

Page 22: ...Assistance Phone 800 748 6224 Technical Assistance is available from Compliance West USA between the hours of 8 30 AM and 4 00 PM Pacific Time Compliance West USA 2120 Jimmy Durante Blvd Suite 124 Del Mar CA 92014 Phone 858 481 6454 FAX 858 481 8527 ...

Page 23: ...DMM able to read 2800 Vdc 1 and a 3 ohm 1 4 w 1 resistor Service Information The HT 2800 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...

Page 24: ...d perform the test at an ambient temperature of 23 C 5 C 73 F 9 F 1 Connect the Tester to a proper source of supply using the included 18 AWG power supply cord 2 Turn the Ground Check switch on the rear panel to Off 3 Disconnect all leads and turn the Tester on 4 Push the red RESET button Verify the yellow TESTbutton is lit 5 Push the yellow TESTbutton 6 The Tester should conduct a test sequence A...

Page 25: ...eptacle and the hookup wire is made the Excess Leakage LED may light and in some instances the Ground OK LED may extinguish If the results of the performance test are not in accordance with the above service is required Remove the Tester from service and contact the manufacturer for servicing information If the results of the tests above are correct proceed with the Calibration Procedure Calibrati...

Page 26: ...sing the range of R218 If a special calibration was performed by the factory it will be noted on a special calibration sticker on the inside rear enclosure If no special calibration sticker exists the factory calibration point was 3 ohms If a special calibration point is desired change the value of the 3 ohm resistor used to the desired value of the pass fail point and conduct the calibration as u...

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