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Section 2 

Getting Started 

 
This manual contains complete operating, maintenance and calibration information for the Compliance West 
USA MegaPulse Code 360 Impulse Tester. 

 

Your tester is warranted for a period of one year upon shipment of the instrument to the original purchaser.  

 

This  section  contains  information  for  the  unpacking,  inspection,  preparation  for  use  and  storage  of  your 
Compliance West product.  
 

Unpacking and Inspection 

 

Packaging 

 
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. Please save the shipping carton and packing material for the carrier’s 
inspection. Our customer support department will assist you in the repair or replacement of your instrument. 
Please  do  not  return  your  product  without  first  notifying  us  and  receiving  an  RMA  (return  material 
authorization) number. To receive an RMA number, please contact our customer support department at (1-
800-748-6224). 
 

Product Package for Code 360 Tester 

 

 

Description 

Part Number 

Code 360 

MegaPulse Tester 

 

User Manual 

 

High Voltage Test Lead, Red 

00-HVL7R (Qty 1) 

High Voltage Test Lead, Black 

00-HVL7B (Qty 1) 

18 AWG AC Power Cord 

70-101 

TestMinder 

(Optional) 

User Manual 

 

Software CD 

MegaPulse TestMinder P/PF 

RS232 cable 

60-134 

USBD box 

00-USBDBOX 

USB cable 

60-221 

 

Returning the Instrument 

 
When  it’s  necessary  to  return  the  instrument  for  servicing  or  calibration,  repackage  the  instrument  in  its 
original container, please include all accessories and test leads. Indicate the nature of the problem or type of 
service needed. Also, please mark the container as “FRAGILE” to insure proper handling.  
 
If you do not have the original packaging materials, please follow these guidelines: 

 

 

Wrap the instrument in a bubble pack or similar foam including all the included cables. 

 

Use a strong double-wall container that is made for shipping instrumentation. 

 

Use  a  layer  of  shock  absorbing  material  70  to  100mm  (3  to  4  inch)  thick  around  all  sides  of  the 
instrument. Protect the control panel with cardboard. 

 

Seal the container securely. 

 

Mark the container as “FRAGILE” to insure proper handling. 

Summary of Contents for MegaPulse 360

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...i...

Page 3: ...n and ergonomic front panel and represents the latest in high voltage impulse testing To fully appreciate all the features of your new instrument we suggest that you take a few moments to review this...

Page 4: ...iii...

Page 5: ...e Instrument 4 AC Line Voltage Requirements 5 Fuse Replacement 5 Section 3 6 Specifications and Controls 6 Front and Rear Panel Features 7 Section 4 11 Operating Instructions 11 External Interlock 11...

Page 6: ...v...

Page 7: ...nclude 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 a...

Page 8: ...uipment under test The equipment under test should be connected to the MegaPulse tester and then left alone by the operator After the operator is clear of the Tester and the equipment under test the o...

Page 9: ...the OUTPUT as a negative pulse relative to the RETURN jack The polarity switch only operates when the CHARGE LED is lit i e the output is not charged Note that the voltage meter may indicate that some...

Page 10: ...please contact our customer support department at 1 800 748 6224 Product Package for Code 360 Tester Description Part Number Code 360 MegaPulse Tester User Manual High Voltage Test Lead Red 00 HVL7R...

Page 11: ...e certified or approved by any recognized national test house are regarded as meeting this requirement Fuse Replacement There is a user replaceable fuse F1 located on the rear panel of the instrument...

Page 12: ...adjusted by frontal VOLTAGE knob or by PC TestMinder Polarity Control Positive and Negative Alternating control available with optional computer control Voltage Display 4 Digit LED Display Voltage Met...

Page 13: ...me familiar with the use of its controls indicators and connectors The front panel features of the MegaPulse are shown in Figure 2 and described in Table 1 The rear panel features of the MegaPulse are...

Page 14: ...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 O...

Page 15: ...9 Figure 3 MegaPulse Code 360 Rear Panel...

Page 16: ...te source of supply Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement and the Power Switch is used to turn the tester ON and OFF 4 TestMinder Allow the communication between the tester and computer int...

Page 17: ...has disabled the keyboard or Voltage Knob it is possible to enable them by using the next keyboard sequence 1 Turn OFF the MegaPulse P tester 2 Press and hold the TRIGGER and NOR REV buttons 3 Turn ON...

Page 18: ...E Adjust knob to change the value of the blinking digits 5 After a few seconds without any change on the VOLTAGE Adjust knob the me Charge and Trigger a Pulse The following procedure will explain how...

Page 19: ...ual 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...

Page 20: ...anty 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...

Page 21: ...Voltage Stop by the PC command activated it is possible to disable it using the next keyboard sequence Note Disabling Voltage Stop enables the keyboard Turn OFF the MegaPulse tester Hold in the TRIGGE...

Page 22: ...m 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 S...

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