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Section 2 

 

Getting Started 

 

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 D5-PF 

 
The container includes the following: 

 

 

Description 

Part Number 

D5-PF Tester 

MegaPulse Tester 

 

User Manual 

 

High Voltage Test Lead, Red 

HVLR (Qty 3) 

High Voltage Test Lead, Black 

HVLB (Qty 2) 

 
High Voltage Jumper, Red 

HVLEC13, Option 100X includes one Jumper and 
option 34 also includes one Jumper. Total Qty 2 if 
all options are ordered. 

18 AWG AC Power Cord 

70-101 

TestMinder 

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 D5-PF

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Page 3: ...nd 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 man...

Page 4: ...eyboard and Voltage Knob Enable 13 Discharging Residual Voltage 13 Polarity Pulse Selection 14 Voltage Set Point Adjustment 14 Charge and Trigger a Pulse 14 Pulse Verification Procedure 15 Energy Meas...

Page 5: ...iii Cleaning 26 Calibration Information 26 Technical Assistance 27...

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Page 7: ...ical fundamentals 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...

Page 8: ...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 operator should turn the rear panel pow...

Page 9: ...re when using the MegaPulse unit Pressing the POLARITY switch on the front panel can change the polarity of the output waveform The polarity is Normal when the NOR indicator is lit In this case the hi...

Page 10: ...tage Test Lead Red HVLR Qty 3 High Voltage Test Lead Black HVLB Qty 2 High Voltage Jumper Red HVLEC13 Option 100X includes one Jumper and option 34 also includes one Jumper Total Qty 2 if all options...

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: ...Set point 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 V...

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

Page 14: ...rs will be blinking if the Interlock Switch is open 6 TRIGGER switch Triggers the output impulse waveform The impulse waveform will appear across the output leads 7 TRIGGER indicator This red indicato...

Page 15: ...unded 19 AUX OUTPUT indicator This Green indicator is lit to show that AUX OUPUT switch is set on the FLOAT position 20 S3 switch Used for common mode testing of figure 201 103 S3 switch should be clo...

Page 16: ...10 Figure 2 Controls Indicators Connectors MegaPulse D5 PF Rear Panel...

Page 17: ...ir flow to cool down the tester CAUTION When installing equipment make sure not to cover the fans and have it on a proper ventilated area 4 Appliance Inlet Fuse holder Power Switch Use supplied cord s...

Page 18: ...12 General High Voltage Electrical Diagram Figure 3 General High Voltage Electrical Diagram MegaPulse D5 PF...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...ng for a few seconds 2 While the digits are still blinking turn the VOLTAGE Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the value of the blinking digits 3 While digits are still blinking press...

Page 21: ...mper on the front panel 6 Disconnect all high voltage cables from the outputs 50 ohm 400 ohm Energy Measurement Point and 50k ohm if included 7 Turn the rear panel Power Switch ON If residual voltage...

Page 22: ...RIGGER button to deliver the pulse be sure not to touch the output and return leads when pressing the trigger switch 20 Verify the amplitude of the negative pulse captured on the digital oscilloscope...

Page 23: ...17 Figure 7 Y1 Y2 Test Output...

Page 24: ...or value R of 100 1 which will result in a value between 99 and 101 We recommend using a value of 100 during energy calculations as a good approximation of the value for R over the test period Energy...

Page 25: ...e used to verify that the Applied Part or Chassis of the Equipment Under Test does not exceed 1 Volt peak in accordance with IEC EN UL 60601 1 A marginally failing product will cause the voltage on th...

Page 26: ...t the time at 500ms e Activate the Math function and turn off channel 1 and 2 9 Verify or adjust the Voltage Set Point to 5000V 10 Press the CHARGE button to start charging the internal high voltage c...

Page 27: ...ting parameters of IEC60601 They can be used as a key for the inputs and outputs of the MegaPulse D5 PF Note the actual connections on the front panel of the D5 PF have been added to Figure 50 of IEC...

Page 28: ...22 NOTE All D5 PF meet the specifications of IEC 60601 2 27 ed 3 0 where a 390K resistor replaced the 470K Figure 12 Example of D5 PF Connections on Figures 9A and 9B of IEC60601...

Page 29: ...put impedance of 50kohm and switch to select trigger duration of 200ms or 20 seconds this resistance values are need when testing to IEC 60601 2 34 Ed 2 0 If testing IEC 60601 2 34 Ed 3 0 no need of a...

Page 30: ...the Energy Measurement and Ground connectors 13 Turn ON the MegaPulse D5 PF 14 Tester is ready to CHARGE and TRIGGER with 100X Option To return the D5 PF tester to normal operation condition follow t...

Page 31: ...ger the pulse per the directions in the user manual 6 After the pulse put the S2 switch in the SINE WAVE position to apply the sine wave Vacuum Trigger Relay WARNING For this option never exceed 20 se...

Page 32: ...er General Maintenance To avoid contaminating the PWB with oil from your fingers handle it by the edges or wear gloves If the PWB becomes contaminated refer to the cleaning procedures given later in t...

Page 33: ...st USA is available Phone 800 748 6224 Hours 8 00 AM 4 00 PM Pacific Time Also available on our web site at www compwest com Contact Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way Suite D San Diego CA 921...

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