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Full-electronic 

High Voltage-Tester  

F1-1x

TestSystems

Service

Calibration at ELABO

Calibration at customer premises

Test units on loan

ELABO GmbH, H+49 7951/307-202

www.elabo-testsysteme.com

Summary of Contents for F1-1 Series

Page 1: ...instructions Full electronic High Voltage Tester F1 1x TestSystems Service Calibration at ELABO Calibration at customer premises Test units on loan ELABO GmbH Hotline 49 7951 307 202 www elabo testsy...

Page 2: ...sture and humidity 16 2 10 Physical design changes to the system device 16 2 11 Other information 16 2 12 Information on the high voltage 16 2 13 Discharging test objects with internal capacitance 17...

Page 3: ...nnections 42 6 1 1 High Voltage 42 6 1 2 X6 Warning lamp set 94 2C connection 43 6 2 Interfaces 44 6 2 1 RS232 USB Ethernet interface X9 44 6 2 2 USB Interface X8 Ethernet Interface X9a 44 6 2 3 Digit...

Page 4: ...lans 67 10 8 Automatic testing selecting test plans 70 10 8 1 Serial no automatic 71 10 9 Settings device parameters 72 10 9 1 Common 72 10 9 2 Communication 74 10 9 3 Device 75 10 9 4 ELABO 77 10 9 5...

Page 5: ...100 12 3 Question step 101 12 4 Pause step 101 12 5 Output step Option 102 13 RESULT BROWSER OPTION 103 13 1 Limitation of selection filter 103 13 2 Display list 105 13 3 Showing printing measurement...

Page 6: ...The device can be delivered with some optional features this options are completes or enhances the performance range of the device Some optional features are only as single option possible ELABO comp...

Page 7: ...ic HV Tester F1 1x 1 INTRODUCTION Note HV tester with floating output voltage Connect the pole of the test voltage hot pole to the housing PE of the test object This is necessary to get a high possibl...

Page 8: ...jack Connection high voltage high potential X3 HV jack Connection high voltage low potential X4 HV jack Feed back of high voltage for X2 Option X5 HV jack Feed back of high voltage for X3 Option X6 S...

Page 9: ...nd suggestions for the experienced operator They are a necessary reference work for all users By reading the operating instructions Hazards will be avoided Operating sequences will be optimised and ac...

Page 10: ...use in test systems and stand alone devices with display The uses for the device family range from an individual manually operated test bench through a PC controlled test station with control evaluat...

Page 11: ...he test object is made correctly a minimum test current Imin can be defined as a form of contact monitoring ISO section option Insulation resistance measurement with voltages from 200 V to 6000 V or 8...

Page 12: ...CTION 1 4 Standards supported The device supports tests e g in accordance with EN 60335 1 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety EN 60598 1 Luminaires EN 60950 Information technology equip...

Page 13: ...safety instructions and warnings Danger Zone Electric High Voltage danger to life IN DEALING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE THERE IS DANGER TO LIFE This marking warns of a point that is hazardous due to high elect...

Page 14: ...horised changes to the tester as well as the usage of spare parts accessories and additional equipment that has not been tested and ap proved by ELABO may degrade the function and properties of the te...

Page 15: ...ir Safety limit switches are not allowed to be bypassed 2 6 Operator qualifications The operators must hold an appropriate qualification to operate the sys tem The operators must be informed and instr...

Page 16: ...ELABO it is not allowed to make changes additions or modifications to the system If this instruction is not followed the device machine system will lose its EC conformity Immediately replace parts th...

Page 17: ...charge of the test object not ensure 2 14 Discharging via the device After the end of the test end of test time the test object connected is au tomatically discharged For this purpose a discharge resi...

Page 18: ...device During installation it is to be ensured the labels with information and safety labels on the device are not covered 3 2 Ambient conditions The tester is not allowed to be operated in a dusty in...

Page 19: ...2 X2 X11 IS F1 1x X3 X12 X2 X11 HV 3 4 Connection to the connection box connection panel test system Fig 3 2 Principle of connection HV Connection box Test object Fig 3 3 Principle of connection IS sa...

Page 20: ...ntion for con ti nous test Mechanical stress The connecting lines must be constructed for the mechanical stress at the test place If necessary place the cables in safety positions use a cable protecti...

Page 21: ...ck the high voltage option F1 1C E04 The device is controlled remotely in conjunction with the RS232 interface X8 or Ethernet or USB interface on the rear of the housing It is then only pos sible to d...

Page 22: ...1 Connect USB devices The USB interface is serving to connect USB devices how scanner for barcode reading USB memory for import of test plans respectively for export of measurement data After connect...

Page 23: ...ouch one point on the screen Damage to the surface of the touchscreen display Do not use any pointed sharp or hot objects to operate the touch screen display 3 8 1 Entering arbitrary numerical values...

Page 24: ...d automatically if an entry e g password is ex pected Text box max 256 Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Accepts the entry as the actual value The text entry window is closed Clears the...

Page 25: ...horised usage of the device Prompt after opening Test with last parameter settings It is not possible to make any changes to the parameters for the test object or device ELABO default setting MESS 3 9...

Page 26: ...26 Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs 3 MAKEREADY Password level 2 Password level 1 Return to the Start menu Fig 3 9 Password levels e g High voltage test...

Page 27: ...tch illuminates the system boots and the display indicates the splash screen for approx 15 s After the boot process the device indicates the WinCE desktop for a short time ca 15 s The display reports...

Page 28: ...r the menu system Select the Settings menu command password level 3 necessary Set the required language using the Common Language Accept us ing Save The change to the language will only be permanently...

Page 29: ...oltage These can be two start commands via the interface or in the Remote mode a digital start and a start command over the inter face pay attention to sequence for commands In the Local mode front Fr...

Page 30: ...CAUTIOUSLY Note If the SET and RESET signal X7 pin 3 are present at the same time the RESET command has priority there is no start Red HV ON Ready for switch on Ready Green 2 Start Mode Tester on Dig...

Page 31: ...e value for the IS test voltage as well as the start stop voltages and ramp speeds as necessary using the touchscreen display or interface remote mode Define the value for the measurement range the Rm...

Page 32: ...he current flowing through the test object with the high voltage applied For this purpose a base load is connected in parallel with the test object if the current flowing does not reach a specific min...

Page 33: ...cuit Important If a malfunction is found in the safety circuit incorporated in the device testing must be interrupted immediately No further tests are allowed The device must be sent to ELABO for repa...

Page 34: ...s For more detailed information see chapter 4 1ff Function tests can be processed as optional operating modes However the installation attachment of optional hardware is necessary for this purpose Not...

Page 35: ...35 Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs 4 Operating modes 4 1 Overview...

Page 36: ...g for the first START command The set button on the front panel lights green The warning lamps lights gr n 1 START SST STATUS request LTS Error code 2 error Status test sequence 2 yes no Status Device...

Page 37: ...green The warning lamps lights green 1 START SST STATUS request LTS Error code 2 error Status test sequence 0 Basic state yes Status High voltage is ON Reset butten on the front panel lights red Warn...

Page 38: ...he warning lamps lights gr n 1 START SST STATUS request LTS Error code 2 error Status test sequence 2 yes no Status Device is ready to switch ON the high voltage Device is waiting for the 2 START comm...

Page 39: ...lights green The warning lamps lights green 1 START SST STATUS request LTS Error code 2 error Status test sequence 0 Basic state yes Status High voltage is ON Reset butten on the front panel lights r...

Page 40: ...he complex current and Delta I MA_CT_REAL Tripping based on the real current MA_CT_REAL_DI Tripping based on the real current and Delta I MA_CT_PEAK Tripping based on the peak value of the current MA_...

Page 41: ...see appendix for documentation on remote control State Fault Digital outputs RS232 Status Action Acknow ledgement of the error necessary Ac cept I max Sys Fault HV ON H2 Error code BB SK Safety circui...

Page 42: ...t for the test voltage X11 HV socket connection to object measured X12 HV socket connection to object measured Provided for earthing the HV test voltage X2 HV socket connection to object measured X3 H...

Page 43: ...yps 6 INTERFACES 6 1 2 X6 Warning lamp set 94 2C connection The round connector is for the connection of the Elabo warning lamp set 94 2C X6 1 Phase 230 V for green lamp X6 2 Phase 230 V for red lamp...

Page 44: ...stalled in the device as the standard inter face The 9 pin D SUB socket X9 is provided for the connection to a control computer The connections DTR DSR DCD are not essential necessary The interface an...

Page 45: ...e via the digital interface without the need to connect an external power supply Note The maximum load including the outputs should not exceed 300mA Pin 22 Ue 24V 0 3A Pin 17 GND reference potential S...

Page 46: ...cabinet This function can be disabled depending on the configuration of the device Pin 11 Open cover Load rating 24 V max 50 mA System fault Positive switching transistor output The output is set to...

Page 47: ...pply the high voltage The signal can be present as pulse of 100 500 ms preferably Note A set using this interface is only accepted if the device is in the remote control mode pin 4 connected to Ue see...

Page 48: ...1 for activation switch ON safety test recommendation The output OPT1 is inserted in the test plan before safety tests PE IS HV and activated on It is recommended to then undertake the safety tests Th...

Page 49: ...are put into the rear HV ports of the test unit The control cable for the cabinet is connected to the D SUB connector X7 DA interface Principle of operation in the two start mode The safety circuit SK...

Page 50: ...oltage tester can be equipped with 2 safety test probes for manual testing Attention high voltage flashover The contact elements used for the HV test test probes connection boxes etc must be designed...

Page 51: ...307 202 Only use the type of fuse stated Work inside the device only may be executed by an electric quali fied employee On working inside the device it is imperative the tester is discon nected from...

Page 52: ...1 mA 10 mA 100 mA 2 mA 20 mA 200 mA 1 mA 10 mA 70 mA 1 mA 10 mA 50 mA 1 mA 10 mA 40 mA Setting error on the voltage set to actual value Typically 10 V Typically 10 V Typically 15 V Typically 20 V Typ...

Page 53: ...g error on current indication Note complex current measurement peak value measurement If the test object is earthed on the usage of the 1 mA measurement range the measuring error is higher than stated...

Page 54: ...SO 500 V DC 1 MOhm 10 MOhm 100 MOhm 3 of the measured value 2 digit 2 digit 2 digit 1000 V DC 1 MOhm 10 MOhm 100 MOhm 1 0 of the measured value 1 0 of the measured value 3 0 of the measured value 2 di...

Page 55: ...ange 1 A 1 mA range 1 A 100 A range 1 Note Tester with Kr nes HV plug in connection Based on the plug in connector Chapt 6 4 a basic current is effected up to 15 A This particularly has affects in the...

Page 56: ...alues and results are returned to the CE computer and displayed Note The usage of the touchscreen is described in chapter 3 8 Follow the operating instructions for the touchscreen to prevent damage Th...

Page 57: ...Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs RUN RUN 10 1 1 Overview HV test example Continuous test or test time active Manual ramp up Manual HV setting Actual test time Selected test step 2x 2x Continuous t...

Page 58: ...onductor function option is the same Manual test chapter 10 3 The display indicates the test parameters last saved on opening The test parameters can be changed and saved as required Testing starts th...

Page 59: ...efault The parameters can be modified for the manual test Save Saves the current parameters as the actual parameters for this type of test Menue The parameter screen is left and the start menu display...

Page 60: ...tart This con firmation can be given using the green RUN button on the device or by closing the protective hood on the test cabinet In the case of operation via the front panel local the green RUN but...

Page 61: ...esult of the test Fig 10 7 Manual test test screen acceptable test result Fig 10 8 Manual test test screen faulty test result If the device detects faults the test is interrupted immediately and a cor...

Page 62: ...waits for the manual confirmation of the start This con firmation can be given using the green RUN button S3 H3 on the device or by closing the protective hood on the test cabinet In the case of opera...

Page 63: ...HV IS PE FK The existing test steps are listed in the field Step for example HV Steps Test step indicates the names of the test steps defined for the type in this case HV step Dependent of the kind o...

Page 64: ...est types are described in chapter 11 Menu closes the parameter screen and returns to the start menu Save saves the changes made You can assign a new name to the modified step or use the old name over...

Page 65: ...This action is undertaken on the start menu using the buttons for the test types e g High voltage Load parameter on this topic see chapter 10 5 Load parameter The screen is divided into two columns N...

Page 66: ...ive reaction time approx 5s Now the import export of test plans is possible Note There is no plausibility check of the test plan files 10 6 3 Test plan Version Major Minor The list shows the test plan...

Page 67: ...on on the test plan The screen is divided into three columns Step type this column displays the existing test types dependent on the options fitted to the device General test steps such as prompt paus...

Page 68: ...For this pur pose mark in the test plan the test step in front of which the new step is to be added e g IS500 Select the required step e g Pause5s Touch the button The selected test step is inserted...

Page 69: ...r F1 1x Typs No Saves the modified test step with the same name Attention The source test step also Yes Enter a new name for the step This special test step exists only in this test plan Fig 10 17 Tes...

Page 70: ...universal test steps Test steps Status of the test steps ACCEPT FAULT C o n t i n u o u s ACCEPT FAULT statistics for the test plan Edit opens the test plan in the test plan management The test plan...

Page 71: ...ield is expecting a serial number for the test run The number is depend on the serial no automatic see chapter 10 9 3 for this 10 8 1 Serial no automatic Off The user must enter the serial number by h...

Page 72: ...te protected menu part This part contains several basic settings special of this device variant This settings are predefined by ELABO Normally the user has to do no changes of this settings The protec...

Page 73: ...nd test time for the last test performed are displayed until a new test is started last result test voltage test current and test time for the last test performed are displayed until a new test is sta...

Page 74: ...ending on the combination Baudrate default for COM port Baud 115200 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity none Checksum at remote off Ethernet IP address of the device is visible on a label on the rear or on...

Page 75: ...a result Mains frequency option setting for the measurement circuit sampling of the mains frequency If the setting is incorrect the measured value tolerances may be exceeded by a large margin as the s...

Page 76: ...rowser On The test results are recorded and visible under the serial number in the result browser See also serial no automatic above Residual voltage measurement Activation discharging relay as of 201...

Page 77: ...Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs 10 9 4 ELABO Indicates the device number the software version and possible the hard ware options fitted to the device Fig 10 25 Setting device parameters Elabo dev...

Page 78: ...for Settings is necessary Measure level 1 Enter the new password for Measuring see Chapt 3 9 Accept the new password by using the save button The new password is now active Parameter level 2 Setup le...

Page 79: ...A fault in the current limitation can be reset This fault occurs only rarely in unfavourable circumstances for technical reasons Important The current limitation is only allowed to be reset once If th...

Page 80: ...Typs 10 9 7 Time Date Use the Time Date tab to enter a new date or time Setup the CE system with the new date time by touching the time set button System date time Input fields for date and time Time...

Page 81: ...rameters may vary On this topic see chapter 14 Options 11 1 1 TEST VOLTAGE Voltage AC DC option AC HV testing using 2500 5000 V AC max 100 mA example DC option HV testing with 3000 6000 V DC max 10 mA...

Page 82: ...kV defines the voltage value from which the high volt age ramp starts Minimum voltage on off activates the test voltage monitoring The test voltage must not drop below the defined minimum voltage duri...

Page 83: ...then increased linearly from the start voltage to the test voltage at the ramp up speed Ramp up speed V s defines the amount by which the test voltage is increased linearly in a time unit The start vo...

Page 84: ...y The test must be interrupted manually using the red Reset button S2 H2 The continuous test can last max 999 9 seconds Test time s the test time can be set from 000 1 to 999 9s The test time is irrel...

Page 85: ...t range 10 mA measurement range 100 mA measurement range Tripping current mA the current entered is the maximum current that is allowed to flow during the HV testing If this value is exceeded an HV fa...

Page 86: ...A Contact monitoring on off switches on the evaluation for the minimum current During the test a pre defined minimum current must flow This ensures contact is made to the test object off no evaluation...

Page 87: ...ice variant you have some of the parameters given in the following may not be available or it may not be possible edit some parameters The values entered are changed in the parameter set current open...

Page 88: ...applied Start voltage Test voltage U V t s Start voltage V defines the voltage value from which the high voltage ramp starts Minimum voltage on off activates the test voltage monitoring The test volta...

Page 89: ...p speed Ramp up speed V s defines the amount by which the test voltage is increased linearly in a time unit The start voltage is used as the start value the end value is the test voltage set After the...

Page 90: ...e s the test time can be set from 000 1 to 999 9s The test time is irrelevant in the case of Continuous test on Death time on off defines a period before the actual measurement The HV is applied howev...

Page 91: ...is value an insulation fault R Rmin is indicated The Rmin is dependent on the measurement range and can be between 1 and 100 MOhm Contact monitoring on off switches on the evaluation for the insula ti...

Page 92: ...92 11 Test parameter Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs parameter is used for the contact monitoring The Rmax is dependent on the measurement range and can be between 1 and 100 MOhm...

Page 93: ...nts At devices with integrated options the parameter of BURN are maybe different See also Chapt 14 Options Fig 11 10 Test parameter HV BURN 11 3 1 TEST VOLTAGE Voltage range 2 5 5 0 kV AC 2 5 AC low v...

Page 94: ...switches off the ramp function for the BURN function off no ramp function the full burn voltage is applied Manually the burn voltage can be set manually Two buttons are displayed on the test screen fo...

Page 95: ...e is applied for the duration of the test time on continuous test active The burning voltage is applied continuously The burn function must be interrupted manually using the red Reset button S2 H2 The...

Page 96: ...ters The values entered are changed in the parameter set current open The following parameters relate to a function plug in with integrated AC source 0 265 V 16 A output 11 4 1 Voltage Test voltage V...

Page 97: ...hermore ON on the test voltage is switched off Test object supply at ramp down on off switches on off the ramp down function for the function test voltage off no voltage ramp down The test voltage is...

Page 98: ...aw as a maximum the power entered during the function test If the power is above this value a fault P Pmax is indicated Fig 11 16 Function test parameters Tripping Test time s the test time can be set...

Page 99: ...c test sequences test plans usable The creation of universal steps is only in the menu Edit test plan possible 12 1 Create universal test steps Open the menu Edit test plans Open an existing test plan...

Page 100: ...ation see above Accept the final text with Save Note Create Question Info Pause steps in the same way 12 2 Info step The info step can be inserted in any place in the test plan Info steps are for the...

Page 101: ...test sequence Answer the question by touching the Yes or no button Crea tion of Question steps see Chapt 12 1 above 12 4 Pause step The pause step can be inserted in any place in the test plan Pause s...

Page 102: ...st plan For this insert the output step at an appropriate place in the test plan Activate ON or deactivate OFF at one or more outputs All outputs are transistor outputs positive switching Specificatio...

Page 103: ...Test plan Test periode accept faulty Update list 13 1 Limitation of selection filter A limitation of the displayed measurements is possible by setting defaults of filters The filter criteria can be ap...

Page 104: ...e list Listing Fault test items shows only test items with test result Fault in the list Updating list updates the display list e g is required after the change of a filter criterion Updating list Fig...

Page 105: ...dot Result of the test Good All measured values lay within the tolerances provided in the test plan Red dot Result of the test Fault One of the measured values lay out side the tolerances provided in...

Page 106: ...Test plan has an effect on page view see Fig 13 6 Page view with test plan of the selected test item Page view shows measurements of the selected test item in form of a paper list For listing all inf...

Page 107: ...ment data Print out the measurement data to a connected printer The printer must be enabled in the menu setup common Close closing the measurement data Save saves the measurement data to a USB memory...

Page 108: ...s The number of the device option is attaching the device type F1 1A F1 1A Z200 F1 1B F1 1C F1 1D F1 1M F1 1M Z200 F7 1N F1 1P F1 1Q Device option Nr 1 DC voltage E01 Insulation resistance IS E02 Safe...

Page 109: ...to EN 50191 VDE 0104 sub clause 1 2 b e g provision of safeguarding de vices at test benches warning indicator lights use of devices for protection against electric shock and other necessary protectiv...

Page 110: ...vice Note Only if this test is successful a switch ON of the high voltage at the test is possible Note The self check of the safety current limitation should be carried out at periodical times To this...

Page 111: ...C tests the active redundant system is not in use For monitoring the passive resistor output socket and the software interruption is active The test limit value is restricted to max 5 mA DC Insulation...

Page 112: ...Z column 03 Attention High Voltage Do not touch The two cables of the reedback unit must always be connected tightly During an active examination on switched HV and HV energy lines not connected the...

Page 113: ...113 14 OPTIONS ADD ONS Full electronic HV Tester F1 1x Typs...

Page 114: ...ungsrichtlinie 2014 35 EU EMV Richtlinie 2014 30 EU Maschinenrichtlinie 2006 42 EG EU provisions Low voltage directive 2014 35 EU EMC directive 2014 30 EU Machine guideline 2006 42 EC Angewendete harm...

Page 115: ...ompletely or partly be copied or translated in other languages without a written permission All information and illustration correspond to the state of august 2019 i06a All rights reserved ELABO GmbH...

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