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Section 3 

Operation 

 

This  section  describes  how  to  set  up  and  make  measurements  with  your  tester.    We 

recommend  that  you  read  the  entire  section  carefully  so  that  you  can  use  all  of  the  features  of 
your tester. 

Setting up your Tester 

 

Your  tester  is  shipped  in  a  special  protective  container  that  should  prevent  damage  to  the 

instrument during shipping.  Check the shipping order against the contents of the container and 
report  any  damage  or  short  shipment  to  Compliance  West  USA.    The  container should include 
the following: 
 

The HT-3000P Dielectric Withstand Tester 

An 18 AWG Test Lead (Alligator Clip/Banana Plug ends, black) 

An 18 AWG Line Power Cord to provide power to the HT-3000P 

A red 18 AWG High Voltage Test Lead (Alligator Clip/High Voltage jack) 

This Instruction Manual 

 

If  reshipment  of  the  instrument  is  necessary,  please  use  the  original  shipping  container.    If 

the  original  shipping  container  is  not  available,  be  sure  that  adequate  protection  is  provided  to 
prevent damage during shipment.  We recommend that the instrument be surrounded by at least 
three inches of shock-absorbing material on all sides 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 Inlet-Power Switch-Fuse Holder device.  The fuse rating is 
noted on the rear panel.  Do not attempt to replace it with a fuse of any other rating. 
 
Use the following procedure to replace the fuse F1: 
1.  Turn the power switch to the O or Off position. 
2.  Unplug the instrument from the source of supply. 
3.  Remove the power inlet cord from the instrument. 
4.  Using a small screwdriver, pry open the fuse holder door. 
5.  Replace the fuse with a new one of the correct rating. 
6.  Replace the fuse holder door and power inlet cord.   

Front and Rear Panel Features 

 

Before  using  your  tester,  take  a  few  minutes  to  become  familiar  with  the  use  of  its 

controls,  indicators,  and  connectors.    The  front  panel  features  of  the  HT-3000P  are  shown  in 
Figure 2 and described in Table 2.  The rear panel features of the HT-3000P are shown in Figure 
3 and described in Table 3.

 

Summary of Contents for HT-3000P

Page 1: ...HT 3000P Dielectric Withstand Tester 0 2000 Volts AC Output 0 2800 Volts DC Output Instruction Manual COMPLIANCE WESTUSA...

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Page 3: ...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 t...

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Page 5: ...and Rear Panel Features 11 Initial Checkout Procedure 16 Setting up the HT 3000P for Production Line Testing 17 Factory Settings 17 Display of Leakage Limit and Duration settings 17 Adjustment of the...

Page 6: ...ndamentals clearly and be 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...

Page 7: ...tion between the operator and the test being conducted The HT 3000P is designed to bleed the high voltage away after the test has concluded In order to ensure that any voltage present in the equipment...

Page 8: ...continuously during the test When testing with the Ground Check switch in the Off position the operator must ensure that the Test Return Lead is properly connected to exposed dead metal of the equipme...

Page 9: ...s is due to the AC voltage charging all capacitors connected between primary voltage and ground If the overall value of these capacitors cause a leakage current of more than 20 mA to flow at the desir...

Page 10: ...ntil 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 O...

Page 11: ...ff by a resistor bank in the HT 3000P 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 testin...

Page 12: ...available by removing adjustment shafts ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 15 40 C Relative Humidity Range 0 90 non condensing GENERAL Input power requirements See rear panel for input voltage and f...

Page 13: ...ock absorbing material on all sides 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 not...

Page 14: ...11 Figure 2 Controls Indicators Connectors Model HT 3000P Front Panel...

Page 15: ...d 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 timer starts 6 Hipot Fail LED Indicates failure o...

Page 16: ...13 Figure 3 Controls Indicators Connectors Model HT 3000P Rear Panel...

Page 17: ...ent 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 Leak...

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Page 19: ...osition 8 Verify that all test leads are disconnected from the HT 3000P 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...

Page 20: ...may light and in some instances the Ground OK LED may extinguish Passage of these tests indicates that the HT 3000P is functioning properly and that it is safe to use If the results of the performanc...

Page 21: ...ons Use this procedure if adjustment to a different ramp time within the range of 1 5 seconds is required 1 Defeat the Ground Check by turning the rear panel switch to the Off position 2 Connect the H...

Page 22: ...the rear panel turn the Test Time potentiometer As soon as the potentiometer starts turning the meter will display d and the value can be set in 1 second increments from 1 to 60 seconds 4 If tamperpro...

Page 23: ...e power switch to the I or ON position Push the RESET button The yellow TEST indicator should light indicating that the HT 3000P is ready to test 2 Connect the HTT 1 to the HT 3000P tester using the c...

Page 24: ...f time set in the Test Duration procedure If a breakdown of the insulation system between primary voltage and ground is detected the red Hipot Fail LED will light the buzzer will sound and the test wi...

Page 25: ...ssistance Phone 800 748 6224 Technical Assistance is available from Compliance West USA between the hours of 8 30 AM and 4 30 PM Pacific Time Compliance West USA 2120 Jimmy Durante Blvd Suite 118 Del...

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Page 27: ...ad 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 0 2800 Vdc 1 and a 3...

Page 28: ...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 perfo...

Page 29: ...r clip end to the 3 ohm resistor 3 Connect the banana plug end of the other lead to the round grounding jack of the DEVICE receptacle and the alligator clip end to the 3 ohm resistor 4 Turn the Ground...

Page 30: ...a test and using the 1000 1 voltage probe to check the meter at different voltages If the voltages are not within 2 at each voltage the voltage calibration must be performed again starting at step 1 a...

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