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SET UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES CONCERNING THE USE GUARD AND GROUND
NORMAL MODE CONFIGURATION
In this configuration the Return and Ground is connected together with an external jumper or a
switch internal to the Test Set, depending on the design. Nothing is connected to the Guard .
Both stray leakage to earth ground and leakage through the Test Specimen is indicated on the
current meter. This configuration should be used if it is not possible to isolate the return side of
the Test Specimen from earth ground.
HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
Amp
Guard Ground Return
Ground
Test
Specimen
Stray
Leakage
High
Side
Return or Low
Side