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Section 6 

Maintenance and Calibration 

 

Service Information 

 

The  MegaPulse  1.2x50-16PF  PV  tester  is  warranted  to  the  original  purchaser  for  a  period  of  1 
year.    This  warranty  does  not  cover  problems  due  to  misuse  or  neglect.    Malfunctions  which 
occur within the limits of the warranty will be corrected at no charge.  Mail the instrument post 
paid  to  the  manufacturer.  Dated proof of purchase is  required for  all in-warranty repairs.  The 
manufacturer is also available for calibration and / or repair of instruments that are beyond their 
warranty  period.    Contact  the  manufacturer  for  a  cost  quotation.    Ship the instrument and your 
remittance according to the instructions given by the manufacturer.

 

 
 

Calibration 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 safety 
check done at least once per year. The procedure consists on internal components tolerance 
verification and calibrating the meter reading to agree with the capacitor bank.  
 
The Calibration procedure must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact Compliance West 
USA for the latest calibration procedure.  Have ready the serial number of the Megapulse 1.2x50-
16PF PV tester. 

Technical Assistance 

 

 
Technical Assistance from Compliance West 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., 92102 
United States of America. 

 

 

Phone:

 (619) 878-9696 

FAX

:   (619) 794-0404

 

 

 

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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