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MegaPulse 

IMPULSE TESTER 

1.2x50-16PF PV

 

 
 

Instruction Manual 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for MegaPulse

Page 1: ...MegaPulse IMPULSE TESTER 1 2x50 16PF PV Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...gn 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...

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Page 4: ...Testing Area 6 Safety Techniques 7 Using the MegaPulse Impulse Tester 7 Introduction 9 Operation 11 Setting up your Tester 11 AC Line Voltage Requirements 11 Fuse Replacement 12 Front and Rear Panel...

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Page 6: ...re 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 in the testing area especial...

Page 7: ...er 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 t...

Page 8: ...5 Ohms and the MegaPulse is capable of delivering thousands of Amps of current into a short circuit While the MegaPulse can withstand a short circuit at the output terminals it should NOT be used in t...

Page 9: ...Discharge progress is shown on the front panel meter Your tester is warranted for a period of one year upon shipment of the instrument to the original purchaser Specifications Output Peak 800V 16kV To...

Page 10: ...follow test sequences varying test voltage and time between tests and keep a record with test information Compatible with Windows 32bit platform 220 230 or 240 If a different line voltage is desired...

Page 11: ...e 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 instrumen...

Page 12: ...h 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 f...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 3 Controls Indicators Connectors MegaPulse 1 2x50 16PF PV Front Panel...

Page 14: ...been 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 Pressing the Charge switch causes the CHARGE indicator...

Page 15: ...ied cordset to connect the MegaPulse tester to appropriate source of supply Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement and the Power Switch is used to turn the tester ON and OFF 2 Fuse replaceme...

Page 16: ...setup it is possible to see very large common mode noise which can be mis interpreted as high frequency noise on the front edge of the impulse waveform Figure 5 shows a test setup to measure common m...

Page 17: ...17 Figure 5 Common mode noise measurement setup Figure 6 Common mode noise Figure 7 Common mode noise superimposed on the output waveform...

Page 18: ...nds on the front meter Turn Clockwise to increase the setting Voltage Setting Point 7 Push the yellow CHARGE button Verify the red TRIGGER indicator is now lit 8 After the front panel meter indicates...

Page 19: ...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 cap...

Page 20: ...n Information The Megapulse 1 2x50 16PF PV has been fully calibrated at the factory in accordance to our published specifications It is recommended that you have this instrument re calibrated and safe...

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