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Important Information 

 

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boxes and crates and on all shipping documents. Bulk repairs (more than five items) will require 
additional processing time, so please take this into consideration when requesting an RMA. 

To  accelerate  the  repair  process,  whenever  possible,  include  a  report  detailing  the  reason  for 
return with the  unit(s). Also, please  include the  name  and phone  number of  a contact  person 
should our Repair department need further information. 

When  packing  items  being  returned  for  repair,  please  ensure  they  are  properly  packed  and 
shipped in their carrying cases to avoid further damage. 

8.5 

Warranty 

Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, Positron warrants that the equipment shall perform 
in accordance with Positron's specifications. The warranty remains valid for two (2) years from 
the  date  of  shipment.  The  warranty  fully  covers  workmanship,  materials  and  labor.  Positron 
shall, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the problem unit. 

During the warranty period, freight costs to ship defective equipment to Positron are borne by 
the Customer, while the return of replaced or repaired equipment is at Positron's expense. 

8.6 

Limitation of Liability 

Subject to anything to the contrary contained herein, Positron's sole obligation and liability and 
the customer's sole remedy for Positron's negligence, breach of warranty, breach of contract or 
for any other liability in any way connected with or arising out of, the equipment or any services 
performed by Positron shall be as follows: 

 

In  all  situations  involving  performance  or  non-performance  of  the  equipment  or  any 

component thereof, the customer's sole remedy shall be, at Positron's option, the repair 
or replacement of the equipment or said component.

 

 

 

For any other claim in any other way related to the subject matter of any order under, 

the  customer  shall  be  entitled  to  recover  actual  and  direct  damages;  provided  that 
Positron's liability for damages for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of 
the action, whether in contract or in tort (including negligence), shall be limited to the 
value of the order. 

Positron shall not be obligated to repair or replace any item of the equipment which has been 
repaired by others, abused or improperly handled, improperly stored, altered or used with third 
party material or equipment, which material, or equipment may be defective, of poor quality or 
incompatible  with  the equipment  supplied  by  Positron,  and  Positron  shall  not  be  obligated to 
repair  or  replace  any  component of the  equipment which  has  not  been  installed  according  to 
Positron specifications. 

IN  NO  EVENT  SHALL  POSITRON  BE  LIABLE  FOR  ANY  INDIRECT,  INCIDENTAL,  SPECIAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL, 
PUNITIVE,  EXEMPLARY  OR  SIMILAR  OR  ADDITIONAL DAMAGES  INCURRED  OR  SUFFERED  INCLUDING  LOSS  OF 
PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUES, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF 
LIFE,  STAFF  INJURY,  LOSS  OF  EXPECTED  SAVINGS  OR  BUSINESS  INTERRUPTION  ARISING  OUT  OF  OR  IN 
CONNECTION  WITH  THE  EQUIPMENT,  A  PURCHASE  ORDER  SUPPLIES,  MAINTENANCE  SERVICES  OR  OTHER 
SERVICES FURNISHED HEREUNDER, EVEN IF POSITRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 
SUCH DAMAGES. 

EXCEPT  AS  EXPRESSLY  SET  FORTH  IN  THIS  AGREEMENT,  POSITRON  DISCLAIMS  ANY  FURTHER  CONDITIONS, 
REPRESENTATIONS  OR  WARRANTIES,  WHETHER  WRITTEN  OR  ORAL,  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING THE 
CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 

Содержание 3782651U/50

Страница 1: ...al Capability Model 3782651U 50 3782651U 60 User Manual Description and Operation Guide Version 7 0 Disclaimer Notice Although Positron Inc has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the informat...

Страница 2: ...Table of Contents i...

Страница 3: ...1 General 15 3 5 2 Separating the Tablet While in the Field 16 4 0 Windows based Insulator Tester Software 18 4 1 Insulator Tester Software Description 18 4 2 The Bluetooth Serial Adaptor 19 4 3 Inst...

Страница 4: ...ng Graphs 38 5 3 2 Searching the Database 39 5 4 Important General Notes 40 6 0 Interpreting Graphic Results 43 6 1 Understanding the Graphic 43 6 2 Linear Log Graphic Options 44 6 3 Interpreting Resu...

Страница 5: ...1 Chapter 1 General Information...

Страница 6: ...General Information 2...

Страница 7: ...tents including METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE VERIFICATION OF AN ELECTRICAL INSULATOR DEVICE BASED ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRICAL FIELD ALONG THE INSULATOR Product names other than Positron s mentio...

Страница 8: ...P 08 5 G H Vaillancourt M Hamel J Frate Experience with Two Faulty Composite Insulators Detection Methods in Hydro Quebec Conference Proceedings of 10th International Symposium on High Voltage Enginee...

Страница 9: ...5 Chapter 2 Overview...

Страница 10: ...Overview 6...

Страница 11: ...ased recording system After an insulator is scanned by the Tower Operator the Ground Operator immediately downloads the Probe s data via a long range Bluetooth communication link to the Tablet Laptop...

Страница 12: ...Universal Insulator Tester U Tester Model s 3782651U 60 60Hz 3782651U 50 50Hz Hot Stick Attachment Insulator Edge Guide Pressure Switch LED and Multi Function Push Button Power Switch RS232 Port Comp...

Страница 13: ...on 1 Testers and Model Numbers Item Description Model Number Universal tester 60 Hz 3782651U 60 Universal tester 50 Hz 3782651U 50 220Vac 120Vac charger replacement 378126 Rechargeable battery pack re...

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Страница 15: ...11 Chapter 3 Insulator Tester Elements...

Страница 16: ...Insulator Tester Elements 12...

Страница 17: ...aptop with Insulator Tester Data Processing Software installed Plug in wall transformer 120Vac 220Vac input 12Vdc output includes international wall plug adaptors The Operator Interface see Figure 2 c...

Страница 18: ...arger are equipped with an LED status to report on the charging time When first plugged in to charge the LED will glow red After 9 hours on charge the LED will glow green indicating that the charging...

Страница 19: ...aired with the Bluetooth transmitter of the Probe Refer to Figure 7 The Insulator Tester Data Processing Software is pre installed on the Tablet Laptop The Tablet Laptop is used on site for transfer o...

Страница 20: ...download the results immediately to the Tablet and see the profile of the E field surrounding the insulator thereby revealing its health and determining immediately if a hazardous condition exists pri...

Страница 21: ...17 Chapter 4 Windows Based Software...

Страница 22: ...folder B DURING the testing session To remotely download the data scanned by the insulator tester To identify last scanned insulator from the list To display the graphic representation of the E field...

Страница 23: ...t or establishing safety levels for live line work can then be made During the scanning of an insulator the Tower Operator manipulates the Insulator Tester with a hot stick while the Ground Operator u...

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Страница 25: ...21 Chapter 5 Using the Interactive Insulator Tester Software...

Страница 26: ...Using the Interactive Insulator Tester Software 22...

Страница 27: ...tor on the screen of the Tablet Laptop and the relative health of the insulator can be assessed while in the field Using the Tablet Laptop the Ground Operator can choose to Accept or Reject the scan I...

Страница 28: ...ocess 5 1 3 Create a List of Insulator Identifications Create a listing of all insulators to be tested during an upcoming Testing session This list will be used during a testing session to identify ea...

Страница 29: ...u to the field immediately beneath With the list completed select Save and Close Note that number shown in the upper left corner of the Identification List Editor corresponds to the number of entries...

Страница 30: ...ivate the Probe remove the Power Switch Cover and move the power switch to the right toward the DB 9 connector as shown in Figure 9 The Probe will first enter the Power On Self Test POST See 5 2 5 1 f...

Страница 31: ...f during which the Infrared beams and sensors are tested IR1 IR2 5 If the Red LED begins flashing then the Probe s infrared sensors are being obstructed Ensure that there are no obstructions and that...

Страница 32: ...connectivity between the Tablet Laptop and the Probe prior to going into the field The Check Bluetooth Serial Port dialogue screen will appear Select the COM Port used by the Tablet Laptop to communic...

Страница 33: ...sociated with the long range Bluetooth Adapter This COM port will need to be reconnected once the unit is taken to the field for a scanning session It is important not to transport the Probe to the te...

Страница 34: ...he Tablet and Probe is established Ensure that the Probe is in Awake Mode by pressing the push button of the Insulator Tester Probe See Figure 10 If required select Get Revision of the Probe after the...

Страница 35: ...over and move the power switch to the right toward the DB 9 connector as shown in Figure 11 The Probe will first enter the Power On Self Test POST as described in 5 1 5 1 Ensure the slide switch on th...

Страница 36: ...opriate COM Port and Select ON It is recommended to connect the Bluetooth in the field prior to Tower Operator ascension Use the Send Alert to Probe button in the field to check the communication link...

Страница 37: ...lue line In the graphs generated by the Windows based software the solid red line is conventionally identified as Forward and the broken blue line is identified as Backward To get two curves on the re...

Страница 38: ...gainst the insulator starting at the upper end and progressing toward the lower end of the insulator 3 Once the first set of readings has been obtained the Tower Operator waits for further instruction...

Страница 39: ...hat the Insulator Tester Software is in communication with the Probe but that there is no data in the Probe to download The Download button will still change to GREEN indicating that the Windows based...

Страница 40: ...eated before the testing session Select the Insulator just scanned from the list created earlier and select TAG Select Graphic to see one or more graphs of the E Field from scans of the last tested in...

Страница 41: ...n can be made whether to Reject or Accept the last insulator scan If the scan is rejected a system message will be returned asking if you are sure you want to delete the downloaded data If rejected th...

Страница 42: ...n be awakened by pressing the Push Button of the Probe B Optionally select Close button to close the current window The Bluetooth will disconnect to save power If during the process any of the softwar...

Страница 43: ...ion of superimposed graph comparison To search for an insulator Browse and select the Search button from the menu of the Insulator Tester Software Select the folder and optionally all its subfolders t...

Страница 44: ...not use the Probe and the Tablet Laptop in rain or snow To recharge the battery remove the RS232 cover 3 x 1 plug the charger cable to the Probe and plug the universal wall transformer to a 120 220 Va...

Страница 45: ...41 Chapter 6 Interpreting Graphic Results...

Страница 46: ...Interpreting Graphic Results 42...

Страница 47: ...n BLUE line indicates the second series of readings of the UTester B This section of the graph offers a truncated identifier for the porcelain testers being scanned a 0033 identifies the particular po...

Страница 48: ...to toggle the scale of the graphs being viewed between Linear and Logarithmic scale for 14 or more points Only Linear scale is used for 13 points or less 6 3 Interpreting Results On lower voltages ins...

Страница 49: ...45 Chapter 7 Specifications...

Страница 50: ...Specifications 46...

Страница 51: ...ion Volts Minimum battery recharging time 9 hours one night Cumulative use between charges 12 hours Maximum period between battery charges 1 day Operating temperature range of the Probe 22o F to 122o...

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Страница 53: ...Important Information 49 Chapter 8 Important Information...

Страница 54: ...Important Information 50...

Страница 55: ...Canada or 1 514 345 2220 Option 1 Option 3 International 8 3 Customer Training Full customer training courses on the operation and results interpretation of Positron Insulator Testers are available Fo...

Страница 56: ...customer s sole remedy shall be at Positron s option the repair or replacement of the equipment or said component For any other claim in any other way related to the subject matter of any order under...

Страница 57: ...t to the operation maintenance or use of the equipment This information is provided for purposes of description only and is not to be relied upon or utilized by any purchaser as instructions warrantie...

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Страница 59: ...for immediate on site viewing providing immediate warning for DANGEROUS conditions Porcelain Tester The Porcelain Tester is used for Porcelain and Glass insulators Composite Tester The Composite Teste...

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