Compliance West MegaPulse 1.2x50-12.3PF-1, Instruction Manual

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
VOLTAGE
Adjust Knob
Adjust the digital voltage set point in the tester.
Press the voltage knob to display the voltage set point. This setting will blink for a few seconds on the front meter.
Turn Clockwise to increase the setting Voltage Setting Point before pressing
CHARGE button.
2
POLARITY
switch
Toggles the output pulse polarity from Normal to Reverse, Normal for positive and Reverse for Negative, The pulse will appear on the Output jack relative
to the return jack
The polarity switch only operates when the
CHARGE indicator is lit and the voltage on the display meter is less than 180V. The polarity is Normal when
the NOR indicator is lit and, Reverse when the REV indicator is lid.
3
NOR REV
indicator
Indicates the state of the Output Polarity switch.
NOR indicates Normal (Positive) position.
REV indicates Reverse (Negative) position.
4
CHARGE
switch
Starts the charge process of the tester capacitor.
The
CHARGE indicator will turn off after the CHARGE switch is pressed, and the TRIGGER indicator will turn on.
The charge process will stop after 2 minutes if the TRIGGER button is not pressed.
5
CHARGE
indicator
This Yellow indicator is lit to show that pressing the CHARGE switch is the next logical step in a test sequence.
CHARGE indicator is lit when the tester is turn ON an after pressing TRIGGER button.
CHARGE indicator will go out after pressing CHARGE button.
CHARGE and TRIGGER Indicators will be blinking if the Interlock Switch is open. (Only testers with Interlock Switch Option)
6
TRIGGER
switch
Triggers the output impulse waveform.
The impulse waveform will appear across the output leads.
7
TRIGGER
indicator
This Red indicator is lit to show that the tester can be trigger.
TRIGGER indicator is lit for 2 minutes after the CHARGE button is pressed.
TRIGGER indicator will go out after pressing TRIGGER button.
TRIGGER and CHARGE Indicators will be blinking if the Interlock Switch is open (Only testers with Interlock Switch Option)
TRIGGER indicator will blink at when the Voltage. This effect will remain on until the TRIGGER switch is pressed. (Only testers with PC Interface
option)
8
VOLTAGE
meter
Displays the output voltage set point.
The voltage reading will increase from zero to the voltage set point when the CHARGE button is pressed. Note that the Voltage meter may indicate that
some residual voltage is present on the main storage capacitor, even when the tester is first turned ON. This is due to inherent charging of the internal
capacitors. Pressing the
TRIGGER switch will discharge the capacitors. Note that the peak amplitude of the measured output waveform is proportional to
the voltage that is read of the front panel of the MegaPulse, but it will always be somewhat lower. This is because the meter on the MegaPulse is
measuring the voltage on the main impulse storage capacitor. This voltage will intentionally dissipate to some extent before reaching the output leads.
9
OUTPUT
jack
The impulse waveform appears on the OUTPUT jack, referenced to the RETURN jack. When the POLARITY switch is in the Normal position ( NOR
indicator is lit) the output will be a positive pulse. When the POLARITY switch is in the Reverse position ( REV indicator is lit) the output will be a
negative pulse.
10 RETURN
jack
This is the return for the impulse waveform. This jack is referenced to the chassis of the MegaPulse, and is referenced to earth ground as long as the
MegaPulse is properly grounded. Even though this jack is referenced to ground, it should be treated as hazardous whenever the MegaPulse is turned ON.
11
OUTPUT
switch
Used to select the waveshaping network components that are specified for each nominal output voltage. Refer to Table 1 for additional details. (optional,
just in case that multiple output was ordered)
Table 2. Controls, Indicators, Connectors – MegaPulse 1.2x50-12.3PF-1 500ohm 0.5J Front Panel