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4.2.5.5 Load
To load a test file, use the up, down arrow keys and scroll the highlighted area to the file you
wish to load and press the “Load” soft key.
4.2.6 Fail Stop
Fail Stop is a function that will stop a sequence of tests at the step if a failure occurs. If this
function is turned off, the sequence of tests will continue to the end of the sequence regardless
of whether or not a failure has occurred. If the Fail stop is off and a failure occurs during the
test sequence, the RESET button will light and a short alarm will sound but the sequence will
continue to the end. At the end of the test sequence, the RESET button will light and alarm
will sound indicating failure during the sequence. Pressing the RESET button will silence
the alarm and reset the instrument. Turn the Fail Stop function ON and OFF by pressing the
“Fail Stop” soft key. Fail stop is a parameter that is stored within the test file but may also be
turned ON and OFF temporarily from the Perform Tests screen. If security is enabled you
may not turn Fail Stop ON and OFF using the “Fail Stop” soft key. Fail Stop automatically
defaults to the setting stored in the file when security is activated.
Fail Stop with Run and Touch Current tests
EXTECH recommends performing a Hipot test, with the Fail Stop “ON”, prior to
performing a Run Test or Touch Current test. Performing a Hipot test first can detect if a
DUT is shorted line to ground before applying line power to it.