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VOLTECH INSTRUMENTS

AT5600 Wound Component Tester

User Manual

Summary of Contents for AT5600

Page 1: ...AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 1 VOLTECH INSTRUMENTS AT5600 Wound Component Tester User Manual...

Page 2: ...or one of our main offices Voltech Instruments Ltd 66 Innovation Drive Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RQ UK Phone 44 1235 861173 Voltech Instruments Inc 12851 Banyan Creek Drive Fort Myers FL...

Page 3: ...es de s curit Fran ais 20 1 3 3 Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise Deutsch 21 1 3 4 Instrucciones Generales de Seguridad Espa ol 22 1 3 5 Istruzioni generali di sicurezza Italiano 23 1 3 6 Algemene veilig...

Page 4: ...Creating a Simple Schematic 62 5 4 2 Creating the Test Program 64 5 4 3 Running the Program from the Editor 71 5 4 4 Transferring the Program to the Server 72 5 5 USB Printer Setup 77 6 Safety Systems...

Page 5: ...0 7 31 WATT Wattage 144 7 32 WATX Wattage External Source 145 7 33 STRW Stress Watts 147 7 34 STRX Stress Watts External Source 148 7 35 MAGI Magnetizing Current 150 7 36 MAGX Magnetizing Current Exte...

Page 6: ...and C Tests 210 10 2 3 QL and D Tests 211 10 2 4 TR Test 212 10 2 5 TRL Test 213 10 2 6 MAGI Test 214 10 2 7 MAGX Test External Source 215 10 2 8 VOC Test 216 10 2 9 VOCX Test External Source 217 10...

Page 7: ...13 3 The Voltech 40 Socket Fixture 261 13 4 Making Fixture Connections Kelvin Connections 262 13 5 Compensation 264 13 5 1 Compensation Summary Available Tests 265 13 5 2 Equipment Required 266 13 6 G...

Page 8: ...14 5 12 Hints and Tips 307 14 5 12 1 Schematic 307 14 5 12 2 Test Order 307 14 5 12 3 Test Grouping 309 14 6 Programming Tests 311 14 6 1 CTY Continuity 312 14 6 2 R Winding Resistance 313 14 6 3 RLS...

Page 9: ...lling the Server Software 380 15 2 1 Computer Requirements 380 15 2 2 Installation Instructions 380 15 3 Starting for the first time 381 15 3 1 Running the software 381 15 3 2 Initial Configuration 38...

Page 10: ...AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 10 16 4 AT Series Server Software 437...

Page 11: ...oducing all its features and capabilities 1 1 AT5600 New Features The AT5600 is the next generation of AT Wound Component Testers offered by Voltech New features include 2 x faster testing greatly inc...

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Page 19: ...e power lead into a socket with a protective ground contact Ensure that the power lead is in good condition and free from damage before use Replace the fuses only with the same type and rating 2 0AT 5...

Page 20: ...xempt de dommage avant utilisation Ne remplacer les fusibles que par des fusibles de m mes type et calibre 2 0AT 5X20 TEMPORIS Ne confier la r vision et la r paration de l appareil qu du personnel qua...

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Page 22: ...iente est en buenas condiciones y sin da os antes de usarlo Recambie los fusibles solo con el mismo tipo y potencia nominal 2 0AT 5X20 CON PROTECCI N DE SOBRECARGAS El servicio o reparaci n tiene que...

Page 23: ...tazione sia integro prima di procedere all utilizzo dell apparecchio Sostituire i fusibili solo con fusibili dello stesso tipo e amperaggio 2 0AT 5X20 RITARDATO Qualunque intervento sull apparecchio d...

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Page 32: ...se you would like to order spares 1 x Power Cord VPN 77 000 1 x USB Editor Cable VPN 77 077 1 x RS232 Editor Cable 9W 9W VPN 77 015 1 x RS232 Server Cable 9W 25W VPN 77 016 1 x Certificate of Conforma...

Page 33: ...series wound component testers from Voltech with greatly improved performance It shares the same fixture system and PC software so that legacy ATi s and AT3600 s can share the same server simultaneous...

Page 34: ...PC test editor and results server Test fixture system Small signal tests e g inductance capacitance turns ratio Telecoms tests e g return loss longitudinal balance Insulation resistance 500v vvV 7000V...

Page 35: ...nt Do not use sharp objects to activate the touch screen Use a finger or a touch screen stylus 3 RUN button and indicator Press this button to start running a test program A green indicator will illum...

Page 36: ...lock down fixtures into the test bay 8 Spring Probes Forty spring probes are used to make electrical connections with each node of the test fixture Each node comprises of two spring probes to allow f...

Page 37: ...cts to a safety device such as a light curtain When the connection is broken the AT5600 cannot produce any dangerous voltages HIGH VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT 400Vpk See chapter 6 Safety Systems To gain ac...

Page 38: ...SOCKET IS NOT TO BE USED TO EARTH THE AT5600 6 User Port The User Port provides open collector style outputs that are used as electronic switches for control of additional relays and other devices Fo...

Page 39: ...C H A P T E R 2 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 39...

Page 40: ...or ATi 10 Power Switch and Disconnection Device Switches the unit on and off by breaking the mains power to the unit No power is drawn from the supply when switched off Connect the power outlet to th...

Page 41: ...the internal components cool These vents must not be obstructed Do not place any other equipment within 50mm of all vent openings Side Vents If the vents are obstructed then the AT may overheat displ...

Page 42: ...each hand are provided beneath each side vent Always remove any fixture and other accessories fitted before lifting Lifting should be done from the rear to minimize the distance from the body with the...

Page 43: ...management of all test programs See chapter 15 AT Series Server Software 2 9 2 Editor PC test program development Simple easy to use Windows based Editor for creating test programs See chapter 14 AT S...

Page 44: ...other safety device A safety device is required to prevent an operator from touching any live wires during high voltage testing The AT5600 includes a Safety Interlock connector on the rear panel The s...

Page 45: ...the AT5600 to test components Create a test fixture The fixture is required to reliably connect the component under test to the AT5600 Develop a test program Use the AT Editor software to develop a s...

Page 46: ...ure system uses Kelvin connections to give the best possible measurements when testing wound components 3 The fixture system will accommodate different types of connectors suitable for both PCB mounti...

Page 47: ...s The Test Program Editor supplied with the AT5600 allows the creation of test programs simply and easily without any need for software programming skills Each test required for the program is selecte...

Page 48: ...mple controls in the Editor then allow you to create a test program by performing measurements setting limits and downloading the program to the tester Programs are stored on the Server for later retr...

Page 49: ...tor software can also be used to send the test program directly to the Server store via the AT5600 or to save the file directly to the server program directory either over a network or on the same PC...

Page 50: ...al disk network connection Via a network connection between the PC s using Save As in the Editor to transfer the program to the directory used by the Server for programs With both Server and Editor in...

Page 51: ...orrectly Voltech can only guarantee operation with this printer See Section 5 5 USB Printer Setup for complete instructions to set up the Epson TM T88V printer including changing to USB Printer Class...

Page 52: ...ed 5 The batch number as entered for this part This line is omitted if no batch number is set 6 The part number being tested 7 The serial number of the part under test This line is omitted if the seri...

Page 53: ...ications for analysis The Server PC on a Network could be located away from the test area for example in a supervisor s office allowing results analysis to be performed where it is required Up to 8 AT...

Page 54: ...tester is simply placed on a work surface in front of the operator and connected to a PC running the AT Server software as described previously 3 7 2 Robotic Operation In robotic situations the tester...

Page 55: ...rement problems The internal functionality of the AT5600 tester is summarized below Test Nodes Relay Switching Matrix Processors Test Sources Touchscreen Keys Measurement Circuits Interfaces You do no...

Page 56: ...s The switching of the relays is carefully controlled by the processors so that there is no arcing across the contacts This means that the life of the relays can be guaranteed to last for many million...

Page 57: ...Signal shall be Vout VLPG ZLoad ZLoad R50 Example An R Test to measure a component with a nominal resistance of 500 the maximum Test Signal that can be programmed is Vout 5V 500 500 50 4 55 V 4 1 5 M...

Page 58: ...ws the function of these keys allowing them to change with the context so that the operator is presented with only the choices that are relevant at that point in time Instructions to the operator are...

Page 59: ...in some cases it depends on which is the preceding and following tests in the program but in all cases it is optimized to give the best measurement speed and accuracy As an example the sequence for me...

Page 60: ...C H A P T E R 4 A T 5 6 0 0 F U N C T I O N A L D E S C R I P T I O N AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 60...

Page 61: ...nput to the available supply and switch on You must connect the power lead to a socket with a safety ground contact For operation of the AT5600 a safety interlock must be properly connected as detaile...

Page 62: ...torial will guide you through the process of creating a schematic and test program using the Editor software The program you will create will only run if your tester has been installed with the tests...

Page 63: ...se button 2 A dialogue box will ask you to name the terminals of the winding the cursor will be in the box for Terminal 1 Type the name of the Terminal 1 e g A 3 Press TAB to move to the Terminal 2 bo...

Page 64: ...re will now connect terminal A to test node 9 Repeat this procedure to connect the other three terminals B C and D to nodes 7 10 and 8 The screen should now look like this You have now created a schem...

Page 65: ...on OK or press Return to accept the changes and close the dialogue box 2 Create the test program From the Top Level Program menu then select Edit The screen will now be made up of three Windows Top le...

Page 66: ...es Input A as the high terminal and B as the low terminal moving between the fill in boxes using the TAB key or right clicking in the desire box Now enter the resistance limits This can be done in fou...

Page 67: ...nt fixture effects that cannot be compensated for or to compensate the fixture manually so a compensation stage is not required to obtain the correct readings Click on the OK button The test and its p...

Page 68: ...king with the mouse Frequency 50Hz Integration Leave as the default Medium High terminal A Low terminal B Click on the button to select a minimum limit only and enter Minimum 330 uH Click on the OK bu...

Page 69: ...e the same Energized high terminal A Energized low terminal B Primary high terminal A Primary low terminal B Secondary high terminal C Secondary low terminal D Using the default type of limits enter P...

Page 70: ...gram The editor will not allow a program to be run in the AT unless it has previously been saved From the Top Level Part menu select Save As At the dialogue box type in TUTORIAL as the part name Click...

Page 71: ...ow download the test program to the AT5600 After a few seconds you should see the message The program download succeeded Press OK to close the pop up window If you see a message indicating that the do...

Page 72: ...w will return you to the top level menu 5 4 4 Transferring the Program to the Server The Voltech Server software is supplied with every AT5600 The use of the Server software is required for handling a...

Page 73: ...nd Server on the same PC If the Server and Editor are installed on the same PC the easiest way to transfer the test program to the Server is to use the Save As menu in the Editor From the Top Level Pa...

Page 74: ...he Server 4 Remove the cable between the AT Auxiliary Port and the PC COM Port 5 Connect the cable between the AT Server Port and the PC COM Port 1 Start the Server program by double clicking with the...

Page 75: ...G E T T I N G S T A R T E D AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 75 Select the program from the list or tap the data entry box on the main screen Enter the Part Number or the program name TUTORIAL...

Page 76: ...e 14 Page 76 3 Run the Test Connect the transformer to the fixture and press the Run button When the tester has finished testing the result shall be displayed as shown 4 Viewing the Results To view th...

Page 77: ...the Editor software The Epson TM T88V printer must be set to USB Printer Class mode to work properly with the AT5600 Detailed Instructions for setting up the Epson TM T88V printer for use with AT5600...

Page 78: ...for more than one second The printer shall enter the Mode Selection mode The printer shall print the following 5 Press the Feed button for less than one second three times This will access Mode 3 Cust...

Page 79: ...han one second The printer shall print the following 7 Press the Feed button for less than one second one time This will access Mode 11 1 Class Then press and hold the Feed button for more than one se...

Page 80: ...point the changes to the setting have been saved and you can turn off the printer The print is now ready for use 10 Plug the printer into the Front or Rear USB A port on the AT5600 If the printer is...

Page 81: ...e three safety interlock signals on this connector are in the safe condition the tester will not run any tests The details of any safety system installation could vary depending on where the tester is...

Page 82: ...and unload the transformer under test 6 2 1 Description of the OMRON Light Curtain System Voltech can supply a Safety System which offers an out of the box solution No special wiring required The safe...

Page 83: ...pins on the AT5600 are shorted together Notes 1 The connection between pins 3 and 7 must be made with cable rated at 400V 1A RMS or higher 2 The Safety signal cables and Safety relay must be protecte...

Page 84: ...well as install the AT5600 and light curtain in accordance with local regulations 6 4 A Typical Installation of a Safety System Any safety system should be thought of providing a total safety enclosur...

Page 85: ...m the left hand edge of the light curtain 2 A vertical column of receivers which form the right hand edge of the light curtain 3 A control box containing the power supply circuits the switching electr...

Page 86: ...condition of the safety interlock Checks are made both before and during Running test during program execution Performing the fixture compensation test within a program During Self test If the safety...

Page 87: ...nsformer under test to the Safety Light Curtain Beam which is protecting the operator s from the dangers of electric shock This ensures that the safety system has had time to de energize the component...

Page 88: ...C H A P T E R 6 S A F E T Y S Y S T E M S AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 88...

Page 89: ...ia AUX port or USB B port launch the AT Editor Tests which are not available for use shall be grayed out in the Available Tests window If you have purchases an AT5600 Standard you will find you only h...

Page 90: ...s but usually not line frequency transformers One winding usually the primary Right grade of core material Core correctly assembled Check for shorted turns RLP Equivalent Parallel Resistance Most tran...

Page 91: ...ers All windings Checks matching between windings C2 Capacitance Match SMPS audio telecom transformers All Windings Checks correct winding position on bobbin GBAL General Longitudinal Balance Audio te...

Page 92: ...tween selected windings usually primary to secondary screens and core High voltage safety insulation DCVB Voltage Breakdown DC Transformers with MOV fitted Between selected windings usually primary to...

Page 93: ...hecks impedance at a given frequency while applying a greater bias current than is possible with ZB test These tests require the use of one or more Voltech DC1000 Precision DC Bias Current Sources Con...

Page 94: ...id problems The frequency at which the inductive impedance equals the capacitive impedance XL XC is known as the self resonant frequency SRF of the component At this point the phase angle of the imped...

Page 95: ...to take to produce a result This is done by using the mathematics of statistical analysis The variation in the values of sub measurements follows what is termed a normal distribution in statistical an...

Page 96: ...3 6 2 For margin the integration level should be chosen for a relative standard error of no more than half of the uncertainty in this case short integration should be chosen as its relative standard...

Page 97: ...ch winding and manufacturing faults such as the use of the wrong wire gauge can be identified CTY maintains compatibility with the AT5600 but with no speed advantage as the AT5600 is much faster than...

Page 98: ...important when Kelvin connections are required perhaps for a test to follow as a resistance measurement will confirm that both the power lead and sense lead are making good electrical contact To check...

Page 99: ...The test signal is set according to the value specified as maximum in the test limits Where V Volts V I Current A R Resistance Please also see 14 6 2 for specific advice on programming the test and 1...

Page 100: ...voltage across the selected winding It then measures the voltage across and current through the winding using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the current to obtain the complex im...

Page 101: ...cross the selected winding it then measures the voltage across and the current through the winding using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the current to obtain the complex impedanc...

Page 102: ...lowest inductance expected In some cases this current may cause core saturation and a lower voltage should be used The minimum voltage level must be chosen so that the test current does not become so...

Page 103: ...within the instrument and is often at a fixed frequency and at a voltage level which is not guaranteed to be constant for all value of inductance Usually if the actual test conditions of the bridge ca...

Page 104: ...ng using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the harmonic current to obtain the complex impedance and the inductance is calculated The bias current can be programmed in the range 10mA...

Page 105: ...Measurement Conditions To measure Q factor the tester performs the same steps that would be used to measure inductance The only difference is in the calculation at the end of the test the measured vol...

Page 106: ...capacitor Where used The dissipation factor test would normally be used for capacitors of all types A D factor test will help to determine that the capacitor has been manufactured correctly Measureme...

Page 107: ...o 100mA at a frequency of 20Hz to 3MHz You may choose a suitable test current and frequency based on the expected value of the leakage inductance using the following table Table 2 Leakage Inductance r...

Page 108: ...esult returned by the AT by a user defined amount i e Result returned Measured result User offset Normally a user offset would not be required However for small values of leakage inductance 1 H when t...

Page 109: ...er of the next Although the capacitance is distributed it is usually represented by a simple equivalent circuit showing a single capacitance from one winding to the next Inter winding capacitance may...

Page 110: ...apacitance range Preferred test signal Frequency Voltage 1pF 10pF 100pF 1nF 10nF 10pF 100pF 1nF 10nF 100nF 100KHz 100KHz 10KHz 1KHz 100Hz 5V 5V 5V 5V 5V The Test Conditions for Capacitance Measurement...

Page 111: ...eries or a parallel equivalent circuit It was explained in section 7 7 of this chapter that parallel and series equivalent inductance do not necessarily have the same values The same is true for capac...

Page 112: ...absolute number of turns is correct as well as the ratio Measurement Conditions To measure turns ratio a test source voltage is applied to one winding the energized winding and the voltages across tw...

Page 113: ...st frequency so that the current taken by the driven winding does not become too large but in general this frequency increase should be kept as small as possible to avoid problems caused by stray capa...

Page 114: ...minimize the effect of common mode signals to get the best measurement This can be achieved by programming the energized nodes so that the secondary winding is always at the LO end of the primary As...

Page 115: ...N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 115 B NON OPTIMAL set up avoid this configuration The secondary is at the HI end of A C hence SEC LO is not at 0V potentially c...

Page 116: ...ily tight and which may therefore lead to measurement difficulties For example if two equal secondary windings should have 10 turns each the ratio should be 1 1 One turn in error would produce a ratio...

Page 117: ...learly a turns ratio test cannot tell you the actual number of turns on a winding only the ratio between one winding and the next You should therefore have at least one inductance test in your program...

Page 118: ...100KHz 30KHz 10KHz 1KHz 100Hz 100Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 20Hz 10mV 30mV 50mV 100mV 100mV 100mV 300mV 1V 5V 5V 5V The Test Conditions for Turns Ratio by Inductance Measurement Specifying the Test Limits Whe...

Page 119: ...atic It is switched in circuit using an OUT test that must be inserted in the program before the Z test The relay patterns associated with inserting and removing fixture resistors have deliberately no...

Page 120: ...wo DC resistance measurements see the R test and compares the two results Limits for the match of the two measured resistances may be set in terms of the ratio between them e g 1 1 5 By adding further...

Page 121: ...d winding The inductance match is the ratio of first to second winding inductance The test signal can have a frequency in the range 20Hz to 3MHz and an amplitude from 1mV to 5V Generally it is not nec...

Page 122: ...lower voltage should be used The minimum voltage level must be chosen so that the test current does not become so low that it cannot be sensibly measured The lower voltage limits in the table above al...

Page 123: ...e AT Series testers The test signal in such bridges is usually determined within the instrument and is often at a fixed frequency and at a voltage level which is not guaranteed to be constant for all...

Page 124: ...tly the tester applies an AC voltage between first group of windings to be tested usually with all taps on each winding shorted together It then measures the voltage between the windings and the resul...

Page 125: ...ance is measured with as large a voltage as possible Equivalent Circuit As with inductance capacitance is measured as a complex impedance and therefore the result can be expressed in terms of either a...

Page 126: ...Voltech provide a separate test specifically for this measurement This test is suitable for audio telecommunication transformers and checks the effective common mode rejection ratio of the transforme...

Page 127: ...issue 14 Page 127 1 Preferred method the method of the LBAL test used by many transformer manufacturers 2 IEEE 455 method used in Canada Europe and ROW Measurement Energized Measured Hi Lo Hi Lo 1 A...

Page 128: ...nserting and removing fixture resistors have deliberately not been included in the GBAL test dialogue for two reasons a it would make the dialogue too complicated and b it is not always necessary e g...

Page 129: ...r schematic They are switched in circuit using an OUT test that must be inserted in the program before the LBAL test the relay patterns associated with inserting and removing fixture resistors have de...

Page 130: ...ure but are not shown on the Editor schematic They are switched in circuit using an OUT test that must be inserted in the program before the ILOS test the relay patterns associated with inserting and...

Page 131: ...relays to the fixture and switching them at appropriate points in the test program using OUT tests The first ILOS test is made at a reference frequency that is usually near the middle of the band of f...

Page 132: ...he Editor schematic It is switched in circuit using an OUT test that must be inserted in the program before the RLOS test The relay patterns associated with inserting and removing fixture resistors ha...

Page 133: ...and output Measurement Conditions An AC voltage is applied across the winding under test the complex impedance is determined from measurement of the test voltage and current flowing To set the test vo...

Page 134: ...nt Conditions When programming the test enter the test frequency choose the test voltage from the following table When selecting your energized winding check that your transformer does not have a larg...

Page 135: ...to be tested as a single primary with twice the working voltage A second example is the switching of additional resistors mounted on the test fixture allowing tests to be included in a program on a t...

Page 136: ...ance You can also command the tester to perform a compensation measurement on the empty fixture at the start of a test run This is recommended as it will allow the tester to subtract the errors due to...

Page 137: ...a failure will be recorded In programming the tester you may select the voltage from 100V to 7KVdc the current trip level 1 A to 3mA and the ramp up and dwell times all to suit the specification of th...

Page 138: ...too large then a failure will be recorded In programming the AT5600 you may select the voltage from 100V to 5kVrms the frequency 50Hz 60Hz at the full voltage or up to 1kHz at reduced voltage the curr...

Page 139: ...he programmed output voltage cannot be maintained the tester will automatically display FAIL illuminate the red indicator return a FAIL to the server if used and sound a warning buzzer if enabled This...

Page 140: ...il A higher than normal test voltage is used to help find faults which may occur later in use Measurement Method Each SURG test can be programmed to consist of many DC impulses It is recommended to us...

Page 141: ...ng transient For the calculation used both negative peaks and positive peaks add to the total area The area measured in Volts seconds is much smaller for the faulty winding with a shorted turn Specify...

Page 142: ...er test if the LS inductance is below 125 uH Please see 10 2 17 for definition of this Effect of programmed limits Unlike all the other tests on the AT5600 the limits you set for PASS FAIL criteria ca...

Page 143: ...limits to be 20 50 away from this nominal value this allows for the 10 spec of the unit and variation inherent in SURGE over many parts but will still give you optimum repeatability and accuracy From...

Page 144: ...ss the winding in question All other windings are held open circuit during this test The AT5600 measures the voltage across and current through the winding The Wattage is the product of the in phase c...

Page 145: ...25 400Hz and checks the no load losses in the transformer Measurement Conditions During the Wattage External Source test a constant user specified AC voltage from an external source is applied across...

Page 146: ...ge needed to get the target value based on your requested voltage and the programmed ratio of your chose transformer The AT5600 will then attempt to trim to get the exact value that is needed If eithe...

Page 147: ...ntegrity of inter turn insulation the magnetic material and joints Measurement Conditions A constant voltage source is applied to the winding under test Both the RMS voltage and the power are measured...

Page 148: ...ltage supplied by an external source is applied to the winding under test Both the RMS voltage and the power are measured If necessary and depending on the source type used the voltage can be trimmed...

Page 149: ...ge needed to get the target value based on your requested voltage and the programmed ratio of your chose transformer The AT5600 will then attempt to trim to get the exact value that is needed If eithe...

Page 150: ...onducted equally well by energizing just one of the primary windings as opposed to the two in series The expected current will be greater for the single winding rising in proportion to the turns ratio...

Page 151: ...ue RMS measurement the most common method Using a mean sense measurement that is scaled to RMS for sine waves However you may wish to use the second method if for example your test limits have been es...

Page 152: ...Editor help system for details of how to configure external AC sources for use with an AT5600 Measurement Conditions When measuring magnetizing current you should normally program the test to apply t...

Page 153: ...Voltage when using Step up transformer with AC Interface When using the AC interface with a step up transformer the AT5600 uses the Class D drive used on VOC MAGI WATT and STRW and routes it thought t...

Page 154: ...number of turns is correct as well as the ratio Measurement Conditions Open circuit voltage is measured by applying an AC test voltage to a selected winding usually a primary winding and measuring th...

Page 155: ...nstant Current The VOC test also allows you to specify a constant target current rather than a Voltage as you specified test conditions In this case the AT EDITOR dialog box will ask for a Nominal Vol...

Page 156: ...oupled to the tester via a Voltech AC Source Interface contact your supplier for details See the AC Source Interface user manual or the Editor help system for details of how to configure external AC s...

Page 157: ...CX test can be used to test the polarity or phasing of the windings if this is required This is not available when some types of external source Trimming of requested Voltage when using Step up transf...

Page 158: ...ver extending beyond the linear region On the AT5600 high voltage open circuit tests VOC or VOCX are available for testing line frequency transformers at their operating point up to 270V 1 kHz and 2A...

Page 159: ...100 H 1mH 10mH 100mH 1H 10H 100H 1kH 10kH 300kHz 100kHz 30kHz 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz 100Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 20Hz 10mV 30mV 50mV 100mV 100mV 100mV 300mV 1V 5V 5V 5V The test conditions can also be determined a...

Page 160: ...t is an additional safety requirement Measurement Conditions The test is typically carried out by applying the test voltage between all the primary terminals shorted together and all the secondary ter...

Page 161: ...s and current through the winding is then measured using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the current to obtain a complex impedance and the inductance is calculated IMPORTANT UPDAT...

Page 162: ...oss and current through the winding are then measured using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the current to obtain complex impedance and the inductance is calculated IMPORTANT UPDA...

Page 163: ...is test can be used with inductors to measure the change in impedance with a bias current IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR LEGACY AT3600 USERS The DC1000 can be easily integrated with the AT series testers to giv...

Page 164: ...In programming the AT5600 you may select the voltage from 100V to 5 5kVrms the frequency 50Hz 60Hz at the full voltage or up to 1 kHz at reduced voltage the current trip level 10 A to 5mApeak and the...

Page 165: ...urrent are monitored throughout the ramp time In programming the tester you may select the voltage from 100V to 7KVdc the current trip level 1 A to 1mA and the ramp up times 1 to 2sec all to suit the...

Page 166: ...voltages only Specifying the Measurement During the test an AC voltage is ramped up across the protection device MOV under test and the current is monitored When the desired current flows the test st...

Page 167: ...er break down conditions to transient over voltages only Specifying the Measurement During the test a DC voltage is ramped up across the protection device MOV under test and the current is monitored W...

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Page 169: ...creen display is similar throughout the menu system and consists of a screen title at the top a main window on the left and a soft key area on the right Each of the soft keys changes function dependin...

Page 170: ...tch reliability Each button is also surrounded by an indicator green for RUN and red for STOP The green indicator will light while a test program is running and the red indicator when it has been stop...

Page 171: ...and initializes its operating system 8 1 5 Power On Once the AT5600 has initialized and powered up it will wait for user input This is the top level menu for access to all the major functions availab...

Page 172: ...to use the Server via either ETHERNET or RS232 Fixtures have been created for the transformers you wish to test To access EXECUTE Mode from the top level menu tap the soft key PART LIST to change to t...

Page 173: ...o the AT SERVER PC Select the program from the list by using page up and down and clicking directly on the test program name This will move it into the top grey selection box Using the keyboard will f...

Page 174: ...on is enabled the data entered by the operator for that option is included with the results which are sent back to the server This additional data is then available to be used as you wish for example...

Page 175: ...under test then tap the ACCEPT soft key The BACKSPACE soft key will clear the last character entered The X in the entry field will clear the whole text Serial numbers can be alphanumeric and the teste...

Page 176: ...y enter the Batch Number of the transformer if applicable Tap the BATCH soft key you will see the following display Enter the batch number for the transformer under test then tap the ACCEPT soft key T...

Page 177: ...Page 177 Operator You may enter the Operator Name if applicable Tap the OPERATOR soft key you will see the following display Enter the OPERATOR NAME then tap the ACCEPT soft key The BACKSPACE soft key...

Page 178: ...wide PASS FAIL limits but should always be performed when possible See section 13 5 for full details On Program load you are asked if you wish to apply compensation The screen shows which types of com...

Page 179: ...When the SHORT soft key is tapped the following screen shall appear Follow the on screen instruction then tap the RUN button the short circuit compensation shall begin When the AT5600 has completed t...

Page 180: ...is tapped the following screen shall appear Follow the on screen instruction then tap the RUN button to run the open circuit compensation Tap the BACK soft key to return to the previous menu When the...

Page 181: ...y only for SURGE and LL tests When the LOAD soft key is tapped the following screen shall appear Follow the on screen instruction then tap the RUN button to run Load compensation When the AT5600 has c...

Page 182: ...in testing the transformer When testing is complete you will see the following display RESULTS show the results of the test COMPENSATE used to perform an Open Short or Load Compensation again if you w...

Page 183: ...119 issue 14 Page 183 Results To display the test results tap the RESULTS soft key you will see the following display PAGE UP used to scroll up the list PAGE DOWN used to scroll down the list PRINT us...

Page 184: ...the AT5600 is operating correctly Before commencing system test please ensure that there is no fixture fitted and nothing is touching any of the test nodes on the top surface of the AT5600 The self t...

Page 185: ...ll indicate the Test Status Running as shown below Press the STOP button to abort the self test At the end of the self test you shall see the following screen BACK return to main menu If there is a fa...

Page 186: ...results You may change the System parameter at any time Tap the SET UP soft key in the top level screen Once the SET UP soft key is tapped you will see a display like the following SOUND changes the i...

Page 187: ...ge 187 8 1 9 SOUND The SOUND soft key changes the way the internal Beeper sounds or to turn off the sound for functions such as Failure indicator Pass indicator Soft keyboard sound ACCEPT change the i...

Page 188: ...o have the option to change the time format to 12 hour or 24 hour Once the CLOCK soft key is tapped you will see a display like the following Set the time and date accordingly then tab the ACCEPT to s...

Page 189: ...Page 189 8 1 11 SERVER Select the method to communication with the Server Choices are RS232 or TCP IP Ethernet If you choose TCP IP for Ethernet then enter the IP of the PC running the AT SERVER soft...

Page 190: ...s to your internal network if using Ethernet When the DHCP is selected the AT5600 shall acquire an available IP address from your network automatically When Static is selected the parameter must be se...

Page 191: ...C H A P T E R 8 F R O N T P A N E L O P E R A T I O N AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 191 8 1 13 UNIT INFO This page displays basic unit information BACK to return to previous screen...

Page 192: ...hich will prevent any testing being run This is GREEN when the interlock is closed and will allow testing to proceed Second is the PRINTER icon This is only shown when a valid USB printer is connected...

Page 193: ...T I O N AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 193 8 2 Testing Wound Components 8 2 1 A Typical Workflow The below shows the basic test execution flow and the possible sequence of user inputs set in...

Page 194: ...raceability of results the system allows optional tagging with serial number batch number and operator name This information the measurements and the pass fail verdict can be A printed to USB printer...

Page 195: ...e remote port using a foot switch or another device Using the STOP ON FAIL option set in the program in the AT EDITOR test options also provides you with extra control in the event of a test failure T...

Page 196: ...est Status of the last part Pass or Fail is clearly shown in the main window and tapping the results soft key will display a results grid showing the results of all tests executed in the test program...

Page 197: ...Results Printing If the test program options have been configured to allow printing see section 14 5 1 then a printout will automatically be sent to the USB printer The PRINT soft key can also be use...

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Page 199: ...1 3 Table 10 The Measurement Status Code MSC represents a series of binary bits 0 s and 1 s that each flag a measurement property as true or false such as a current or voltage over range that can hel...

Page 200: ...passed it indicates that a problem existed during the test sequence and the result may not be accurate to the published specification The status code is a 16 bit binary code which is shown in hexadeci...

Page 201: ...s been interrupted see table below Where reason for the interrupt 1 The safety interlock was broken during the test 2 Power more than limit requested Power is above 25W If this power level is exceeded...

Page 202: ...tails of the safety interlock interface 9 2 2 Temperature error If the AT5600 gets too hot then an error message indicating an Over Temperature shall be displayed in the error message window Overheati...

Page 203: ...apacitance is becoming charged within the part under test An external source used for one of the external source tests such as MAGX VOCX WATX and STRX must be connected via a Voltech AC Interface fixt...

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Page 205: ...C H A P T E R 1 0 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 205 10 Specifications 10 1 Specification Summary Chapter 10...

Page 206: ...1 mV to 5 V 20 Hz to 3 MHz 0 10 LVOC Low Voltage Open Circuit 1 mV to 650V 3 1mV to 5 V 20 Hz to 3 MHz 0 10 LSB Inductance with DC Bias Series 1 nH to 1 MH 1 mV 1 mA to 5 V 1 A 20 Hz to 3 MHz 0 05 LP...

Page 207: ...izing Current 1 mA to 2 A 3 1 V to 270 V 25 W 20 Hz to 1 5 kHz 0 10 VOC Open Circuit Voltage 100 mV to 650 V 3 1 V to 270 V 25 W 20 Hz to 1 5 kHz 0 10 WATT Wattage 1 mW to 25 W 1 V to 270 V 25 W 20 Hz...

Page 208: ...MAGI WATT STRW 4 Peak value 5 DC bias current accuracy is 10 of the requested value Test Frequency Accuracy F 16 kHz error is 0 25Hz 0 01 of requested frequency F 16 kHz and 250kHz error is 4Hz 0 01 o...

Page 209: ...AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level where 0 10 0 08 0 03 0 1 0 03 0 001 where VM is the meas...

Page 210: ...here AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level AQ is the correction for Q...

Page 211: ...is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AI is the correction for current level AQD is the correction for Q or D factor w...

Page 212: ...s the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy APV is the correction for primary voltage level ASV is the correction for secondary voltage level AN is the correction for the turns ratio...

Page 213: ...accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy ALSP is the accuracy of the primary inductance ALSS is the accuracy of the secondary inductance To calcu...

Page 214: ...st voltage is 1 The measurement accuracy of MAGI is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy...

Page 215: ...nt A During a MAGX test the AT5600 automatically applies the test voltage to the part under test and checks that the voltage has stabilized before recording measurements The time that the voltage take...

Page 216: ...ed test voltage is 1 The measurement accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV...

Page 217: ...test voltage to the part under test and checks that the voltage has stabilized before recording measurements The time that the voltage takes to stabilize will vary with the source type used and the na...

Page 218: ...est The accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage...

Page 219: ...0V The accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AI is the correction for current...

Page 220: ...acy of the test voltage is 3 50V The accuracy of the measured current is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the...

Page 221: ...oltage is 3 50V The accuracy of the measured current is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accur...

Page 222: ...e total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level AQ is the correction for Q factor where...

Page 223: ...curacy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level APF is the correction for power factor where 0 30...

Page 224: ...MAGX and VOCX results When performing either of these tests the AT5600 automatically applies the test voltage to the part under test and checks that the voltage has stabilized before recording measur...

Page 225: ...curacy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level where 3 00 3 00 2 0 250 0 001 where VP is the programmed peak voltage V Maximum programma...

Page 226: ...on the accuracy of the two inductance capacitance or resistance measurements made and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AX is the accuracy of the X measurement AY is the accuracy of the Y mea...

Page 227: ...ons and is given by 0 87 where AT is the total accuracy dB AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AVI is the correction for the input voltage level AVO is the correction for...

Page 228: ...conditions and is given by 0 87 where AT is the total accuracy dB AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AVI is the correction for the input voltage level AVO is the correcti...

Page 229: ...ons and is given by 1 74 where AT is the total accuracy dB AR is the basic relative accuracy dB AC is the calibration accuracy AVI is the correction for the input voltage level AVO is the correction f...

Page 230: ...nt accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by 0 174 2 2 where AT is the total accuracy dB AZ is the total accuracy of the Z test 2 2 and VM is the measured voltage V IM is the mea...

Page 231: ...ns and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level where 0...

Page 232: ...st conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current le...

Page 233: ...ions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AN is the correction for turns ratio where 0...

Page 234: ...Test The accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AI is the correction for curren...

Page 235: ...e total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level AQ is the correction for Q factor where...

Page 236: ...and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current level where 0 2...

Page 237: ...test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the correction for current...

Page 238: ...based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction for voltage level AI is the co...

Page 239: ...urrent level where 3 00 0 08 0 001 3 0 500 0 001 where VM is the actual voltage Vrms IM is the maximum test current Arms FM is the test frequency Hz Special Notes Under certain test conditions the mea...

Page 240: ...rrent measurement accuracy is based on the chosen test conditions and is given by where AT is the total accuracy AR is the basic relative accuracy AC is the calibration accuracy AV is the correction f...

Page 241: ...converter to interface with your PC As the AT5600 generates high voltages and is commonly used in environments where high voltage and EMC noise is present we recommend using an optically ISOLATED USB...

Page 242: ...o p PASS Bin1 7 0V 3 i p RUN 8 0V 4 o p FAIL BinStrb 9 i p STOP 5 5V Signals with a name starting with are active Lo RUN Input Pin 3 The RUN input is an active Lo input with an internal pull up resist...

Page 243: ...d Fail They could for example be connected as status inputs to a robot controller a bin selector or indicator large lamps to show the status All the outputs are fitted with 1k protection resistors and...

Page 244: ...e 1 o p CC 9 o p LP_HI 2 o p LP_LO 10 No connection 3 o p 12V 11 i p AUXTRIP 4 o p ENAUX 12 No connection 5 o p AUX_RELAY 13 0V AUX 6 0V HP 14 o p HP_OUT 7 No connection 15 No connection 8 i p AUX_IN...

Page 245: ...2 12V 7 i p HVIP 3 o p HVOP 8 No connection 4 No connection 9 i p LB1 5 i p LB0 HVOP and HVIP Pins 3 and 7 The HVOP is an analog voltage output which can be as high as 400V The HVIP is a correspondin...

Page 246: ...ammed levels in the following manner 1 Open any relays changing to OFF 2 Wait 20mSecs 3 Close any relays switching to ON 4 Wait 20msecs 5 proceeds to the next test BEWARE OF HIGH VOLTAGES Remember whe...

Page 247: ...Relay 0 Drive 6 o p User Relay 1 Drive 2 o p User Relay 2 Drive 7 o p User Relay 3 Drive 3 o p User Relay 4 Drive 8 o p User Relay 5 Drive 4 Not used 9 Not used 5 o p 12V User Relay Drive Outputs pins...

Page 248: ...port is a standard RJ45 8P8C connector that provides a standard 10 100 Ethernet interface 10 3 8 Front and Rear USB A Ports Standard USB 2 0 type A interfaces used to connect the AT5600 to a printer 1...

Page 249: ...g Operating Frequency 45 to 65 Hz Input Power 150 VA Maximum Fuse 2 AT Environment EN61010 1 Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category II FOR INDOOR USE ONLY This ensures the safety of the instrument a...

Page 250: ...ssue 14 Page 250 10 5 Mechanical Weight Approximately 18 5kg Width 432mm Height 199mm Depth 572mm The fixture bay on the top surface of the AT5600 accepts Voltech fixture plates see chapter 13 The max...

Page 251: ...declares that the product Product Name Wound Component Tester Model Number AT5600 conforms to the following product specifications Safety IEC 61010 1 2010 3rd Edition Compliance with National Differen...

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Page 253: ...Voltech service center and if done annually this is normally sufficient to maintain the air flow through the instrument If the AT5600 is used in a particularly dusty environment then the filters may...

Page 254: ...UK Ltd Part Number GK S113 204 300 R 1502 The test pins on the bottom of the test fixture can also tarnish with age and accrue dirt and grease from the manufacturing environment Voltech recommends Ch...

Page 255: ...y promptly of any such material defect and in any event within such period of one year 2 Returning to the Company the affected Products properly and adequately packed carriage or postpaid within fourt...

Page 256: ...are is inherently complex and may not be completely free of errors you are advised to verify your work In no event will Voltech be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damage...

Page 257: ...available accessories USB Cable Aux port RS232 lead Server port RS232 lead AC Interface Fixture Fixture Kit DC1000 Safety Interlock Y lead Foot switch Light Curtain Light curtain interface cable Air...

Page 258: ...C H A P T E R 1 2 W A R R A N T Y A N D S E R V I C E AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 258...

Page 259: ...perform an extremely comprehensive series of tests on a wide variety of wound components To utilize this capability fully it is recommended that test fixtures are constructed to suit each part to be...

Page 260: ...lexibility when considering your fixturing needs All fixtures are mounted on fixture boards which are available as a blank fixture plate and as a fixture kit which contains parts to help you The fixtu...

Page 261: ...apart 13 2 2 Compatible connection types Kelvin clips Kelvin blades Automech type 4mm sockets ATE pins Rotary point Castellated Point Cup Crown A list of known suitable ATE pin types is shown in the...

Page 262: ...st current passes through the two power leads and the voltage is measured using the two sense leads Provided that the sense leads are connected as close as possible to the body of the device under tes...

Page 263: ...a pair of connections consisting of one power and one sense terminal The following diagram indicates how to identify the node terminal function POWER terminals are all on the outside of the fixture a...

Page 264: ...oves errors that cannot be compensated using open and short circuit correction Not all test programs require compensation and for some programs containing only high power tests compensation is not pos...

Page 265: ...age Inductance LL Yes Yes Yes Inter winding Capacitance C Yes Yes No Inter winding Capacitance Match C2 Yes Yes No Turns Ratio and Phasing by Voltage TR No Yes No Turns Ratio and Phasing by Inductance...

Page 266: ...Circuit Compensation For Open Circuit compensation an empty bobbin should be used The aim here is to connect each Source and Measure pair on each of the 20 nodes that are used in your test program Thi...

Page 267: ...Measured Results is stored in the AT5600 s memory as the Load Compensation Ratio Example this case 100nH 120 nH 0 833 3 Then when the program is run The Displayed Result Load Compensation Ratio measur...

Page 268: ...n the pins is determined by the transformer itself If necessary place pieces of high voltage insulation between each Kelvin blade and its nearest neighbors to prevent any high voltage flashover When s...

Page 269: ...former varnish Dirty fixtures give poor contacts and poor insulation resistance between contacts and could reduce the quality of your product Use a separate fixture for each type of wound component as...

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Page 271: ...while helping you ensure that programming errors are eliminated The features of the test program editor include Full Microsoft Windows application compatibility providing many visual aids for tailorin...

Page 272: ...ystem Windows 7 8 and 10 32 or 64 Bit Supported screen resolutions 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 14 2 2 Installing the USB Drivers If USB operation is required as recommended then downloa...

Page 273: ...excluding the discontinued AT3500 and AT1000 14 3 Starting for the first time 14 3 1 Running the software When the installation of the Editor has been completed you will see the Editor icon in the pro...

Page 274: ...des Delete a winding Rename a terminal Add a terminal Delete a terminal Add a core connection Delete a core connection Add a screen connection Delete a screen connection 14 4 1 Adding a Transformer Wi...

Page 275: ...with the mouse When both terminals have been named you should press ENTER on the keyboard or click on OK with the mouse in the dialogue box To make a winding with more than two terminals see Adding a...

Page 276: ...e and then connecting it to the winding terminal To change a connection simply use the right button to pick it up and move it to either another test node or to another transformer terminal To delete a...

Page 277: ...rminal box with the mouse or by moving between the boxes with the TAB key on the keyboard and then typing the new name 2 Pressing ENTER or clicking the mouse pointer on OK The dialogue box will be rem...

Page 278: ...Winding To remove a terminal from a transformer winding Select the terminal which you would like to be removed by using the mouse pointer and clicking the left mouse button once Choose Delete Winding...

Page 279: ...l be removed from the schematic 14 4 9 Adding a Screen Connection To add a screen connection Choose Add Screen Connection from the Schematic menu A connection from the screen will appear on the schema...

Page 280: ...gram options Add a test to the program Insert a test in the program Modify an existing test in the program Delete a test Use the measure button to create test parameters Verify the program including c...

Page 281: ...ing with the left button of the mouse Results Printing Printed reports may be obtained from the USB A port of the tester as follows Off There will be no results printed out during the test execution F...

Page 282: ...mmences It also provides the same check before compensation to make sure the compensation applied for all later tests in a batch is not bad due to accidental bad connections during compensation The ch...

Page 283: ...rent sensing shunt will be bypassed and the measured current will be small Any resistance lower than 5 Ohms from power to sense will pass the test and any resistance higher than 10 Ohms will fail the...

Page 284: ...n Open circuit compensation will not have a Kelvin check This mode recommended if there is only low frequency testing as you can simply remove the fixture to do open circuit compensation All This mode...

Page 285: ...am execution the operator will be prompted to enter a serial number for each transformer or you can select auto increment The number will then be attached to the server results for the next transforme...

Page 286: ...all the tests have been carried out thus speeding up the test process When a fail is encountered the tester shall stop the program The display will inform the user of a test failure and indicate whic...

Page 287: ...met to within nominal spec of 1 In these cases the unit will return a STATUS ERROR of 0020 see section 9 1 3 This indicates that while the measured parameter may be within your requested limits the t...

Page 288: ...section of this manual AQL No of Parts This is the number of failures in the batch at which a warning will be displayed on the Server This is most often used when the batch size is always similar or z...

Page 289: ...st programs External AC Source It is possible to use an external AC source to generate the test signal for testing Using an external source extends the power and voltage range available The source mus...

Page 290: ...me simply click on Schematic then Edit in the Top Level menu Bottom Left The Program Window contains three tabs Normally for a new program this window would initially be empty The display above shows...

Page 291: ...test run the frequency is defined by program option X 2 to 99 Diagnostic Tests additional tests to be performed if a failure occurs NOTE AUDIT and DIAGNOSTIC results Audit AND Diagnostic tests on a n...

Page 292: ...xisting program if you needed to append further tests at the end However if you wish to add an extra test somewhere in the middle of an existing program a different procedure is required In the Availa...

Page 293: ...mple a Turns Ratio test will be inserted before the Inductance test 3 in the Program You will now see the dialogue box for the test you wish to insert Enter the appropriate test data in the fields of...

Page 294: ...need to be modified a typical example being that you need to change the test limits With the Editor software modifying a test is very simple In the Program window double click with the left mouse but...

Page 295: ...is very simple In the Program window click with the left mouse button to highlight the test you wish to delete NOTE Take care to correctly select the test to be deleted as the Editor software will per...

Page 296: ...specified by the designer of the transformer If you are not sure what values to use some guidance is given in chapter 7 Tests Test Conditions later in this manual You may use the Measure button to mea...

Page 297: ...fferent ways The R test is not unique in this respect In fact most tests have several ways in which the limits may be entered allowing you greater flexibility in configuring each test to match your pr...

Page 298: ...Series have all four limit types There are obviously some tests where it is not sensible to have four limits IR Insulation Resistance being a clear example where only a minimum limit is applicable as...

Page 299: ...m the Top Level menu select Setup Communications In the dialogue box select the PC communications port which is connected to the transformer tester WARNING If the chosen COM port is reserved by anothe...

Page 300: ...selected If you click on OK with Compensate Fixture selected then there will be an additional message which in general depends on whether the test requires short or open circuit compensation In this...

Page 301: ...the measured nominal inductance From this point it is very easy for you to complete the dialogue box by simply entering the values you require for the Negative and Positive percentage limits If you h...

Page 302: ...ou will then see a warning similar to this Check first that the winding is properly connected to the right nodes Choose No and no conditions will be chosen See Chapter 7 Tests and test conditions for...

Page 303: ...am 1 Make sure you have connected your tester s Auxiliary Port on the rear panel to a suitable Comm Port on your PC 2 Set up the Comm Port on the PC From the Top Level menu select Setup Communications...

Page 304: ...correct before archiving it for use in production Test times The first proper test run after compensation on either via the Editor or Server may take longer to execute than the subsequent 2nd 3rd 4th...

Page 305: ...will not make any measurements Most programs will contain at least one test where compensation can be applied In this case you will then see one of two messages At this point you should ensure that th...

Page 306: ...values for each test in the program will be stored inside the tester Any subsequent measurements started as described above by clicking on Tester Run Program will return compensated results to the Ed...

Page 307: ...he tests in the program The actual tests used in the program are of course dependent on the type of transformer to be tested and the number of parameters you have chosen to test However it is recommen...

Page 308: ...will be returned to the PC and the Editor will insert it as the nominal value in the limits section of the test dialogue box This is often the best way to find the value for some of the parameters whi...

Page 309: ...y order and the groups can be run in any order e g most customers always start with R to check windings For example LS RLP Z HPAC would execute faster than LS HPAC RLP Z as HPAC is in a different grou...

Page 310: ...e H VOCX Open Circuit Voltage AC Interface H WATX Wattage AC Interface H LPBX Parallel Inductance with Bias DC1000 I LSBX Series Inductance with Bias DC1000 I ZBX Impedance with Bias DC1000 I ILOS Ins...

Page 311: ...A T E D I T O R AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 311 14 6 Programming Tests This section describes in more detail how to fill in the data for the dialogue boxes for each of the tests available...

Page 312: ...he R test individual limits can be applied to each winding to give confidence for example that the correct wire gauge has been used On selecting CTY Continuity from the available tests window the foll...

Page 313: ...gs for tighter limits at the expense of an increased test time and short will test at the maximum speed but may give a slightly noisier reading See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 2 Enter the terminal...

Page 314: ...x impedance An AC voltage is applied across the selected winding The voltage across and current through the winding are then measured using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the cur...

Page 315: ...tton the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readings for tighter limits at the expense of an increased test time and Short will test at the maximum s...

Page 316: ...ge is applied across the selected winding The voltage across and current through the winding are then measured using harmonic analysis The measured voltage is divided by the current to obtain a comple...

Page 317: ...reased test time and Short will test at the maximum speed but may give a slightly noisier reading See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal names between which the inductance will be mea...

Page 318: ...Initially the DC bias current is set up and allowed to stabilize An AC voltage is applied across the selected winding the voltage across and current through the winding are then measured using harmon...

Page 319: ...or tighter limits at the expense of an increased test time and Short will test at the maximum speed but may give a slightly noisier reading See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal name...

Page 320: ...button If in doubt refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions which lists recommended test conditions based on the values of winding inductance Normally the Q factor test would follow an inductance test on th...

Page 321: ...4 Page 321 percentage values Enter minimum and maximum values Enter just a minimum value Enter just a maximum value Note The Measure button may be used here as outlined in section 14 5 9 5 Select OK T...

Page 322: ...rmance use the test conditions chosen for capacitance in a later section of this chapter 2 Choose the integration period normally Medium Medium is the default setting long will give more stable readin...

Page 323: ...button but you may optionally enter it as a voltage by selecting the mV button Refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions if you are unsure of the voltage and frequency to use 2 Select mouse click the button...

Page 324: ...type of limits you require and enter the values Enter a nominal value and then the limits as negative and positive percentage values Enter minimum and maximum values Enter just a minimum value Enter...

Page 325: ...tion time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readings for tighter limits at the expense of an increased test time and Short will test at the maximum speed but may giv...

Page 326: ...you require for the test see chapter 7 Test Conditions 2 Select mouse click the button the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readings for tighter l...

Page 327: ...per and lower limits on the primary and secondary windings The transformer tester will then set limits on the turns ratio which are equal to the sum of these two errors e g primary 100 turns 2 turns s...

Page 328: ...nce will have confirmed the correct number of primary turns have been fitted with the correct cores Setting absolute limits of 0 on the primary and 1 on the secondary will result in limits of Nominal...

Page 329: ...lting in a broader tolerance on the absolute ratio How so I set limits that will detect a 1 turn error in either the primary or secondary winding To do this you must set limits that will detect the sm...

Page 330: ...is computed by dividing the square root of the primary inductance by the square root of the secondary inductance On selecting TRL Turns Ratio from inductance from the available tests window a dialogue...

Page 331: ...atio which are equal to the sum of these two errors e g Primary 100 turns 2 turns secondary 100 turns 2 turns the tester will set the following limits on the ratio upper limit 104 100 lower limit 96 1...

Page 332: ...presented to the transformers input and output On selecting Z Winding Impedance from the available tests window the following dialog box is displayed To program the test 1 Enter the value of voltage o...

Page 333: ...s as negative and positive values Enter minimum and maximum values Enter just a minimum value Enter just a maximum value Note The Measure button may be used here as outlined in section 14 5 9 5 For th...

Page 334: ...current or voltage for the X and Y windings If in doubt refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions which lists recommended test conditions 2 Select mouse click the button the integration time you require Medi...

Page 335: ...winding Capacitance Match from the available tests window a dialogue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the voltage and frequency required for the test Refer to Chapter 7 Test Condition...

Page 336: ...C H A P T E R 1 4 A T E D I T O R AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 336 6 Select OK The test specification will then be displayed in the program window...

Page 337: ...oltage to calculate the CMRR To overcome the differences of three standard methods of measuring the CMRR the GBAL dialogue box has a separate group of terminals X and Y for the first and second measur...

Page 338: ...3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the names for the energized and measured terminals for the X measurement 4 Similarly configure Y terminals 5 When required the Optional 2nd Energized Hi allows an...

Page 339: ...gue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the voltage and frequency parameters of the test signal 2 Select the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give mor...

Page 340: ...s of the test signal Refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions which lists recommended test conditions 2 Select the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readi...

Page 341: ...ce test signal Refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions which lists recommended test conditions 2 Select the integration time required Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readings for t...

Page 342: ...eters of the test signal If in doubt refer to Chapter 7 Test Conditions which lists recommended test conditions 2 Select the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give m...

Page 343: ...g under test and the complex impedance is determined from measurements of the voltage across the winding and the current flowing through it The ANGL result is the phase of this complex impedance it is...

Page 344: ...e 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal names between which the impedance is to be measured See terminal selection 4 Enter the phase limits For phase tests the convention of the result r...

Page 345: ...e interwinding phase is measured by finding the phase difference between the signal waveforms measured on your chosen primary and secondary windings This test is suitable for most types of transformer...

Page 346: ...he winding to be energized Enter the terminal names of the primary and secondary windings on which the PHAS test is to be performed Note either of these windings can be the energized winding 4 Set the...

Page 347: ...econd example is the switching of additional resistors mounted on the test fixture allowing tests to be included in a program on a transformer with a loaded secondary winding Each of the relay driver...

Page 348: ...give more stable readings for tighter limits at the expense of an increased test time and Short will test at the maximum speed but may give a slightly noisier reading See 7 3 Explanation of Integratio...

Page 349: ...too large then a failure will be recorded On selecting HPDC High Pot DC from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the test voltage and the ramp up a...

Page 350: ...recorded On selecting HPAC High Pot AC from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the test voltage the test frequency and the ramp up and dwell times...

Page 351: ...easures the area in Volt seconds under each transient The decay is much shorter in a faulty winding and is detected as a smaller value for the measured area On selecting SURG Stress Test Surge from th...

Page 352: ...the menu along side the fill in box and double click to select the terminal 5 Select mouse click the button the type of limits you require and enter the values Enter a nominal value and then the limi...

Page 353: ...he test voltage and frequency 2 Select mouse click the button the integration time you require Medium is the default setting Long will give more stable readings for tighter limits at the expense of an...

Page 354: ...er manual or the Editor help system for details of how to configure external AC sources for use with an AT5600 See also the WATT test which uses the AT5600s internal generator which can provide up to...

Page 355: ...breakdown by changes in the measurement This test is suitable for subminiature line frequency large line frequency bobbin wound and some HF transformers It checks the integrity of inter turn insulati...

Page 356: ...ich must be coupled to the tester via a Voltech AC Source Interface contact your supplier for details See the AC Source Interface user manual or the Editor help system for details of how to configure...

Page 357: ...f required 2 Select mouse click the button the type of measurement you require RMS or Mean sense If in doubt see chapter 7 for more information 3 Select mouse click the button the integration time you...

Page 358: ...w a dialog box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the test voltage and frequency at which the test is to be carried out This is usually at the highest working voltage at the lowest operatin...

Page 359: ...ere are several windings to be tested the program will execute more quickly if the following points are observed Place all the open circuit voltage VOC tests consecutively at the same point in the pro...

Page 360: ...and you will be provided with a choice of available terminals double click on the one required Similarly enter the names for the Measured Terminals 5 Select mouse click the button the type of limits y...

Page 361: ...ss the chosen secondary winding is measured This test uses an external source to provide the test signal which must be coupled to the tester via a Voltech AC Source Interface contact your supplier for...

Page 362: ...ided with a choice of available terminals double click on the one required Similarly enter the names for the Measured Terminals 5 Set the voltage limits Enter a nominal value and then the limits as ne...

Page 363: ...Integration 3 Enter the terminals to be used 4 Energized terminals The terminals where the test signal will be applied This is normally the winding with the greatest number of turns 5 Primary termina...

Page 364: ...r On selecting ILK Leakage Current from the available tests window the following dialog box is displayed To program the test 1 Enter the value of voltage for the signal and the required frequency of t...

Page 365: ...uctance of a transformer winding while an external bias current is flowing through it may be tested using series or parallel equivalent circuit models Initially the DC bias current is set up and allow...

Page 366: ...r readings See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal names between which the inductance will be measured By pulling down the menu alongside the fill in box you may select the high and lo...

Page 367: ...uctance of a transformer winding while an external bias current is flowing through it may be tested using series or parallel equivalent circuit models Initially the DC bias current is set up and allow...

Page 368: ...r readings See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal names between which the inductance will be measured By pulling down the menu alongside the fill in box you may select the high and lo...

Page 369: ...on DC Bias Current Sources Contact your Voltech sales office for details The Winding Impedance with External Bias test measures the impedance of a selected winding while applying a DC current from the...

Page 370: ...ghter limits at the expense of time and Short will test at the maximum speed but may give slightly noisier readings See 7 3 Explanation of Integration 3 Enter the terminal names between which the impe...

Page 371: ...RT High Pot Ramp from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the target voltage the test frequency and the ramp up time 2 Enter the terminal names for...

Page 372: ...e will be recorded On selecting DCRT High Pot Ramp from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be displayed To program the test 1 Enter the target voltage and the ramp up time 2 Enter the term...

Page 373: ...d limits or if no breakdown is detected when the maximum voltage is reached the test is a FAIL On selecting AC Voltage Breakdown test from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be displayed T...

Page 374: ...he desired limits or if no breakdown is detected when the maximum voltage is reached the test is a FAIL On selecting DC Voltage Breakdown test from the Available Tests window a dialogue box will be di...

Page 375: ...B from PC to the AT5600 USB B port DISCONNECT ANY ETHERNET CONNECTION TO AT5600 c On the Editor select Tester Download Firmware d Locate the 11 184 ATFirmware atfw file you have downloaded unzip it fi...

Page 376: ...The self test can also be run via the Front Panel menu system see section 8 1 7 Self Test Before commencing system test please ensure that there is no fixture fitted and nothing is touching any of the...

Page 377: ...e following prompt shall appear on the screen f A prompt shall be displayed when the Self Test is complete as shown below g If the self test detects a failure a Self Test Fail shall pop up contact you...

Page 378: ...ct Program Edit tests which are not available for use shall be grayed out in the Available Tests window Contact your Voltech sales office to purchase tests that not available To upgrade the AT5600 wit...

Page 379: ...testers connected to the server then have access to the file store Programs are requested by an AT tester recalled from the server and then returned to the AT tester for execution Test results are gen...

Page 380: ...ted screen resolutions 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 15 2 2 Installation Instructions Download and follow the instructions to install the AT Server software The installation program will...

Page 381: ...it may be necessary to run the Server software as an administrator Right click on the shortcut Run as Administrator For full details of the communications configuration please see section 15 4 1 The c...

Page 382: ...AT5600 The recommended method is using a Ethernet network connection RS232 communications is also an option as used for the AT3600 and ATi products RS232 Communications Clicking on clicking the COM po...

Page 383: ...s which testers results will be shown in this window in this case AT on COM1 The Server software is now ready to communicate with the AT tester NOTE So far no communications will have taken place with...

Page 384: ...able network communications select the option to Enable network communications server After selecting the option to enable the network communications server a prompt will ask for the program to be res...

Page 385: ...ommunications the results window is not shown until communication is initiated from the AT5600 When shown the results window title bar will identify the AT by the network IP address it has connected f...

Page 386: ...ies The Results directory can only be changed when there is no communication Highlight and remove Open Channels before attempting to change the Results directory The setting of storage path directorie...

Page 387: ...will appear Once the dialog box appears you will be able to perform the following operation Close Add Group Edit Delete Note The Groups function is not yet implemented in the AT5600 15 4 4 Password T...

Page 388: ...save the Test Results select Setup Results 15 4 6 Language The operating language of the Server can be changed through the Setup Language menu as shown Select the desired language and click on OK A pr...

Page 389: ...or use with your AT series tester The diagram below shows a potential connection scheme for use with a single tester and two PCs You may copy program files directly into the program directory used by...

Page 390: ...cular test program you will need to know its part name Select FILE PART and then OPEN from the menu bar You may select the part to open from the list displayed or change the path and drive to search f...

Page 391: ...ART and then OPEN from the menu bar Highlight the part to be deleted and press the Delete key on the keyboard or right click the mouse and select Delete The program will then be removed from the direc...

Page 392: ...s file is known as the batch results file One batch results file will be generated per open channel per day Batch files are stored under the specified results directory section 15 4 2 The DOS filename...

Page 393: ...R 1 10 44 20 Pass 59 73 6 776850E 01 Pass 3 3 223899E 00 P 2 10 44 23 Pass 59 73 6 776832E 01 Pass 3 3 110549E 00 P 3 10 44 24 Pass 59 73 6 776363E 01 Pass 3 3 125640E 00 P 4 10 44 26 Pass 59 73 6 777...

Page 394: ...ng result monitoring window will be created One result monitoring window will be present for each open channel When results are sent from the tester they will be displayed in the monitoring window bef...

Page 395: ...sic statistics displays on line a summary of the results for the current batch of transformers that is being tested on every AT connected to the Server Results for previous batches can also be opened...

Page 396: ...exceeded the Server will display a warning AQL No of Parts is the number of failures in the batch at which a warning will be displayed on the Server This is most often used when the batch size is alw...

Page 397: ...ls available in the database application or tools provided by specialist software packages such as those available for SPC Statistical Process Control One example of this is to monitor in real time th...

Page 398: ...If a connection has already been established you will see the connection string in the window inside this dialogue If you wish to remove an existing connection string click on Clear Connection To est...

Page 399: ...L Server Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server In addition it is possible to connect to ODBC compliant databases including Microsoft Access using the Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers Clic...

Page 400: ...f the Test connection succeeded dialogue and select the Advanced tab Check that the Access permissions for the database are as required Share Deny None is the default and is usually the most suitable...

Page 401: ...rver advanced database results dialogue would be Click on OK to return to the results dialogue At this point the AT Server will automatically create the required database tables if they do not already...

Page 402: ...end of a table it may appear anywhere within Table tblVoltechATUnitID Field Format Notes ATUnitID Text 25 Index ID UnitType Text 10 AT5600 AT3600 AT1600 ATi UnitID Text 10 Unit Serial Number FirmwareI...

Page 403: ...st PassFail Text 5 PASS FAIL Individual test pass or fail result Table tblVoltechTestID Field Format Notes TestID Text 25 Index ID TestMnemonic Text 10 Individual test mnemonic TestUnits Text 10 Indiv...

Page 404: ...r digit year the entry was created MM is the two digit month the entry was created dd is the two digit day the entry was created HH is the two digit hour 0 23 the entry was created mm is the two digit...

Page 405: ...forming numerical analysis Min Max StDev etc on these remember to remove the CheckType POL records from your query Best Practice Its recommended to keep 1 database with the 4 tables connected to the A...

Page 406: ...ible to connect third party analysis software to the same database for live on line or offline data analysis The example reports presented here was created using PQ Systems ChartRunner but many other...

Page 407: ...C H A P T E R 1 6 C H A N G E L O G AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 407 Resistance Distribution Analysis Overall Pass Fail Analysis...

Page 408: ...nds also allow you to load and execute test programs OLE is the analysis and control method preferred by users who wish to operate the AT under software control OLE is already configured ready to go w...

Page 409: ...ster INVALID RESULT NUMBER the requested result number is out of range NO RESULT no updated result data available Further Voltech Server OLE functions are described below They use the same format and...

Page 410: ...NO FIRMWARE ID no valid firmware version found GetUnitID LPCSTR ComPort This call returns the tester serial number on success or a failure string NO UNIT ID no valid AT serial number found GetTransfo...

Page 411: ...R ComPort PASS All tests have passed FAIL One or more tests have failed GetNumberOfTests LPCSTR ComPort Returns a short integer variant type giving the number of tests in the program Use for possible...

Page 412: ...test units as a string i e Ohm GetCompensationStatus LPCSTR ComPort NO COMPENSATION STATUS No status received yet No Fixture Compensation Program has not been compensated Fixture Compensation successf...

Page 413: ...LOADING Returned when command is first sent to server and every subsequent time it is sent until loading finishes LOADED The program has been successfully loaded this will continue to be returned and...

Page 414: ...ogram containing 5 tests where test number 3 measures a winding resistance Ensure that the program option Send Results to Server is set to On Transfer the program to the directory being used by the se...

Page 415: ...of 3 program runs and then exit Sub OLE_Demo Dim objServerResult As Object Dim vntResult 1 To 99 As Variant Set objServerResult CreateObject Server Results nTest 3 nNumRuns 3 sComPort COM2 Dummy read...

Page 416: ...nish running the code Additional Notes for the Above Example If there appear to be any problems while the code is running press the escape key This will halt the execution and bring up a dialog box to...

Page 417: ...een read so that any further executions of the GetVariant statement before another result has been transferred to the server will then return the No Result reply Although the test number is fixed 3 in...

Page 418: ...book by going to File New Blank Workbook 3 Open the Data ribbon and select From Access 4 A dialog box will be shown where you can navigate to the database file created by the server Select your datab...

Page 419: ...en be shown titled Import Data In this window select Table for Select how you want to view data in your workbook 7 Optional Click on connection properties This pane will allow you can customize the au...

Page 420: ...heet2 through Sheet5 Sheet2 contains the data from tblVoltechATUnitID Sheet3 contains the data from tblVoltechResults Sheet4 contains the data from tblVoltechRunID Sheet5 contains the data from tblVol...

Page 421: ...heet is an ideal environment to analyze and manage your test data Almost all spreadsheet applications are able to import a CSV file Imported test results may be graphed calculated edited and printed l...

Page 422: ...4 Page 422 Excel will then bring up the Open File dialogue box Select the results file you wish to view and click on Open After clicking Open the Text Import Wizard dialog box will appear Ensure that...

Page 423: ...4 Page 423 In the Delimiters section of this screen ensure that only the Comma option is checked Click on Next and proceed to step three Check that the Column Data Format option is checked as General...

Page 424: ...l places Using functions built into the spreadsheet the data obtained may now be used to create graphs and bar charts for a visual representation of your results As an example to produce a graph selec...

Page 425: ...are and AT Series software All four of these items are free to download from our website free of charge for all users Voltech Instruments are committed to a policy of continuous product improvement an...

Page 426: ...sts and voltage trimming when using a step up transformer and AC Interface 10 1 Corrected typo in lower measurement range on HPAC HPDC etc should be uA not mA 7 37 Added note about using VOC with cons...

Page 427: ...d 9xxx Corrected others 8 1 6 4 updated compensation screens 13 5 2 O C and S C compensation instructions made clearer 7 41 7 42 7 43 LSBX LPBX ZBX added legacy warning for best practice DC nodes shou...

Page 428: ...LP L2 QL D RLS RLP Z ANGL TR and LVOC to improve speed Fixed an issue with self test ID 3100 false failing Added a method to detect and recover from disruption on the USB peripheral Added the ability...

Page 429: ...Improved the trimming algorithm for TRL and L2 to reduce the effect of limits on the measured value when in auto mode VOC Improved noise rejection for VOC tests by utilizing harmonic analysis ID 9515...

Page 430: ...or safety abort on the first run of a program no longer corrupts the Custom Text field The proper stop screen is shown instead GUI The results screen no longer jumps when at the bottom page after a fu...

Page 431: ...false STOP ON FAIL on first run after power up TESTS OUT OUT tests now have a break before make for their pattern and give a minimum of 20 ms per transition On each test relays are opened 20 ms wait...

Page 432: ...r than three selectable keyboards KEYBOARDS Moved the backspace button to the keyboard instead of being a soft key KEYBOARDS Moved the SYNC PARTS button from the main layout to a soft key KEYBOARDS Re...

Page 433: ...er R results LL Removed the correction coefficient from leakage inductance LL Improved the leakage inductance compensation scheme to better account for parasitic impedances and multiple winding effect...

Page 434: ...reporting 0 0000 due to a timeout Tests IR Unified the range configuration in DC remainder maintenance to I prove IR test RLOS Fixed limits for measure mode for RLOS RLOS Fixed parsing of RLOS measur...

Page 435: ...ing compensation on a program that does not support short circuit compensation Fixed self test ID 2045 reporting fail on healthy hardware The progress bar and percent complete on the execute screen ha...

Page 436: ...criteria if so desired See user manual 14 5 1 11 V 3 56 4 Fixed issue with Firmware downloads to make more stable process Firmware downloads ONLY available over USB V 3 56 3 Added a validation step be...

Page 437: ...C H A P T E R 1 6 C H A N G E L O G AT5600 User Manual 98 119 issue 14 Page 437 16 4 AT Series Server Software V 3 40 4 Initial Release...

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