Compliance West MegaPulse D5-PF, Instruction Manual

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Safety Techniques
The high voltage circuit of the MegaPulse D5-PF can be shut off at any time by turning OFF the rear power
switch. Always press TRIGGER to discharge the tester before turning OFF.
The MegaPulse tester is provided with a digital
VOLTAGE ADJUST knob on the front panel. This voltage
setting should always be confirmed by pressing the VOLTAGE ADJUST knob before starting any test.
The MegaPulse tester is provided with a
CHARGE switch that is in the unarmed "Standby" setting when the
tester is first turned ON. When the yellow CHARGE button is lit, the tester will not provide high voltage until the
CHARGE Button and the TRIGGER Button have been pressed in order. To prevent inadvertent operation, the
operator should be instructed not to press the CHARGE Button until the test is ready.
The MegaPulse tester has been designed for one-touch operation with the right hand. If possible, it should
be set up to the left and in front of the equipment 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 operator should turn the rear-panel power switch to ON, confirm or adjust the Voltage Set Point, then press
the
CHARGE Button and wait until the front meter reaches the voltage selected, then press the TRIGGER Button,
with his right hand. This will allow the greatest separation between the operator and the test being conducted.
The MegaPulse PF tester is designed to bleed the high voltage away after the test has concluded. To ensure
that any voltage present in the equipment being tested has been completely bled away, the operator should not unplug
the equipment under test from the MegaPulse until the front panel meter reads a safe level (40 volts or less is generally
considered a safe level). Pressing the TRIGGER button before disconnecting main power (or turning the equipment
off) will ensure that the internal capacitors are discharged as much as possible.
Safety Markings
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Earth (ground) TERMINAL
On (Power)
Off (Power)
Caution, possibility of
electric shock
Refer to instructions
High Voltage