Electrical Safety Tester
GPT-9000 Series
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-99040EB1
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER
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The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd.
No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. |
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GETTING STARTED .......................................................... |
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GPT-9000 Series Overview ................... |
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Appearance .......................................... |
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Set Up.................................................. |
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OPERATION .................................................................. |
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Menu Tree ............................................ |
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Test Lead Connection ........................... |
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Manual Testing .................................... |
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Common Utility Settings ...................... |
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Automatic Tests ................................... |
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EXTERNAL CONTROL .................................................... |
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External Control Overview .................... |
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REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... |
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Interface Configuration ...................... |
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Command Syntax ............................... |
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Command List ................................... |
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Error Messages .................................. |
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FAQ .............................................................................. |
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APPENDIX .................................................................... |
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Fuse Replacement .............................. |
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Error Messages .................................. |
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GPT-9000 Specifications .................... |
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GPT-9000 Dimensions ....................... |
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Declaration of Conformity .................. |
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INDEX .......................................................................... |
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition.
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
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DANGER High Voltage |
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Protective Conductor Terminal |
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Earth (ground) Terminal |
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Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
General
Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy object on the GPT-9000.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the GPT-9000.
Do not discharge static electricity to the GPT9000.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals.
Do not block the cooling fan opening.
Do not disassemble the GPT-9000 unless you are qualified.
(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. the GPT falls under category I.
Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage range: 100/120/220/230VAC ±10%
Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground.
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Cleaning the |
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detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. |
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such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone. |
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Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, |
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almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) |
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Relative Humidity: ≤ 70% (no condensation) |
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Altitude: < 2000m |
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Temperature: 0˚C~40˚C |
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and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9000 falls under degree |
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Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or |
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Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive |
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pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence. |
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Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution |
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condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment |
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Location: Indoor |
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municipal waste. Please use a separate collection |
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facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
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When using the safety tester in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green/ Yellow: Blue:
Brown:
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard.
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GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the safety tester in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter.
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CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.
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RETURN
MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY
GPT-9000 Series Overview .............................................. |
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Series lineup .............................................................................................. |
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Main Features ........................................................................................... |
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Accessories ................................................................................................ |
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Package Contents ..................................................................................... |
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Appearance .................................................................... |
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GPT-9801/9802/9803 Front Panel ......................................................... |
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GPT-9804 Front Panel .............................................................................. |
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GPT-9000 Rear Panel................................................................................ |
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Set Up ........................................................................... |
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Line Voltage Connection and Power Up .............................................. |
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Installing the Optional GPIB Card ......................................................... |
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Workplace Precautions............................................................................ |
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Operating Precautions ............................................................................. |
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Basic Safety Checks .................................................................................. |
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The GPT-9000 Series Safety Testers are AC/DC withstanding voltage, insulation resistance and ground bond safety testers. The GPT-9801 is an AC withstanding voltage tester, the GPT-9802 is an AC/DC withstanding voltage tester and the GPT-9803 is an AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance tester. The GPT-9804 includes all the functions of the other models as well as ground bond testing. All models can operate at up to 5kVAC for AC withstanding voltage testing. The GPT-9802, GPT-9803 and GPT-9804 can also operate at up to 6kVDC for DC withstanding voltage testing.
The GPT-9000 Series can store up to 100 manual tests, as well as run up to 16 manual tests sequentially as an automatic test, allowing the safety testers to accommodate any number of safety standards, including IEC, EN, UL, CSA, GB, JIS and others.
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ACW: 5kVAC |
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IR: 50V~1000V (50V steps) |
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GB: 3A~30A |
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Ramp up time control |
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Safety discharge |
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100 test conditions (MANU mode) |
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100 automatic tests (AUTO mode) |
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Over temperature, voltage and current |
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Pass, Fail, Test, High Voltage and Ready |
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indicators |
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PWM output (90% efficiency, increased |
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Interlock (configurable). |
Interface |
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Remote control start/stop interface terminal |
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RS232/USB interface for programming |
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Optional GPIB interface for programming |
Signal I/O port for pass/fail/test monitoring and start/stop control/interlock
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GHT-114 x1 |
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Power cord |
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GTL-115 x1 |
GB Test leads (GPT-9804) |
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Remote terminal male plug |
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Interlock key |
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GHT-205 |
High Voltage Test Probe |
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GHT-113 |
High Voltage Test Pistol |
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GTL-232 |
RS232C cable |
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GTL-248 |
GPIB cable |
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GTL-247 |
USB cable |
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GRA-402 |
Rack Adapter Panel (19”, |
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Opt.01 GPIB Interface |
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Check the contents before using the GPT-9000.
Opening the box
Contents (single unit)
GPT-9000 unit
Quick Start guide
User manual CD
CTC (Calibration Traceable Certificate)
Power cord x1 (region dependent)
GHT-114 test leads x1
GTL-115 test leads x1 (GPT-9804)
Remote terminal male plug
Interlock key
Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene Note foam and plastic envelopes should the need arise
to return the unit to GW Instek.
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CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.
HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.
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STOP |
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UTILITY |
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RETURN Terminal |
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Function keys
Pass/Fail indicators
240 X 64 dot matrix display (LCD)
The function keys correspond to the soft-keys directly above on the main display.
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ESC key
PAGE key
ESC
PAGE
The ESC key is used to exit out of a menu or cancel a setting.
The PAGE key is used to view automatic test information and test results.
Directional arrow keys
READY indicator
TEST indicator
READY
TEST
The directional arrow keys are used to navigate menus and parameter settings.
The READY indicator is lit when the tester is ready to begin testing. The STOP button is used to put the tester into READY status.
The TEST indicator is lit when a test is on. The START button is used to put the tester into TEST status.
HIGH VOLTAGE indicator
CAUTION |
5.0 kVAC |
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HIGH VOLTAGE |
6.0 kVDC |
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The HIGH VOLTAGE indicator will light up when an output terminal is active. Only after the test has finished or stopped will the indicator turn off.
HIGH VOLTAGE output terminal
CAUTION |
5.0 kVAC |
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HIGH VOLTAGE |
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The HIGH VOLTAGE terminal output is used for outputting the testing voltage. The terminal is recessed for safety. This terminal is used in conjunction with the RETURN terminal.
WARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Do not touch the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal during testing.
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RETURN terminal RETURN GPT-9801/9802
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The RETURN terminal is the return terminal for all tests.
For GB testing, the RETURN terminal is also the SENSE L terminal.
RETURN/ SENSE L, SENSE H, SOURCE L, SOURCE H terminal (GPT-9804)
Scroll wheel
UTILITY key
EDIT/SAVE key
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SENSE H terminal for GB tests. GPT-9804 only.
SOURCE L terminal for GB tests. GPT-9804 only.
SOURCE H terminal for GB test. GPT-9804 only.
The scroll wheel is used to edit parameter values.
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START button |
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POWER switch POWER
The REMOTE terminal is used to connect to a remote controller.
The STOP button is used to stop/cancel tests. The STOP button will also put the safety tester in the READY status to begin testing.
The START button is used to start tests.
The START button can be used to start tests when the tester is in the READY status. Pressing the START button will put the tester in the TEST status.
Turns the power on. The safety tester will always start up with the last test setting from when the instrument was last powered down.
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SIGNAL I / O |
RS 232 |
GPIB
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE
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FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE
ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE .
NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE .
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS . REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL .
GND
ENSURE THE POWER IS REMOVED FROM
THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE
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Fuse selector |
SIGNAL I/O port
USB A port
RS232 interface port
Fan
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Exhaust fan. |
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Line voltage fuse
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4. Press the Power button.
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5.When the unit is powering up, all the LED indicators will light. Check to make sure all 5 LED indicators are working.
6.Check to make sure the System Self Test passes without errors.
S Y S T E M S E L F T E S T
S y s t e m C h e c k i n g . . .
H a r d w a r e C h e c k i n g . . .
F i r m w a r e C h e c k i n g . . .
After the System Self Test completes, the tester will go into VIEW status and be ready to operate.
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Background |
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Workplace Precautions |
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WARNING |
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high voltage protection. |
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Operating Precautions |
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The GPT-9000 generates voltages of up to 5kVAC
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5.Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded.
6.Only connect the test leads to the HIGH VOLTAGE/SOURCE H/SENSE H terminals before the start of a test. Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times.
7.Always press the STOP button when pausing testing.
8.Do not leave the safety tester unattended. Always turn the power off when leaving the testing area.
9.When remotely controlling the safety tester, ensure adequate safety measures are in place to prevent:
Inadvertent output of the test voltage.
Accidental contact with the instrument during testing. Ensure that the instrument and DUT are fully isolated when the instrument is remotely controlled.
10.Ensure an adequate discharge time for the DUT.
When DCW or IR tests are performed, the DUT, test leads and probes become highly charged. The GPT-9000 has discharge circuitry to discharge the DUT after each test. The time required for a DUT to discharge depends on the DUT and test voltage.
Never disconnect the safety tester before a discharge is completed.
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Basic Safety Checks |
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Background |
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such, daily safety checks should be made to ensure safe operation.
1. Ensure all test leads are not broken and are free from defects such as cracks or splitting.
2. Ensure the safety tester is always connected to an earth ground.
3. Test the safety tester operation with a low voltage/current output:
Ensure the safety tester generates a FAIL judgment when the HIGH VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals are shorted (using the lowest voltage/current as the testing parameters).
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Menu Tree...................................................................... |
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Menu Tree Overview ............................................................................... |
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Test Lead Connection ..................................................... |
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ACW, DCW, IR Connection.................................................................... |
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GB Connection .......................................................................................... |
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Manual Testing .............................................................. |
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Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number................................................. |
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Edit Manual Test Settings ....................................................................... |
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Setting the Test Function ......................................................................... |
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Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current ............................................... |
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Setting the Test Frequency ...................................................................... |
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Setting the Upper and Lower Limits ..................................................... |
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Setting a Reference Value........................................................................ |
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Setting the Test Time (Timer) ................................................................. |
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Setting the Ramp Up Time...................................................................... |
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Creating a MANU Test File Name......................................................... |
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Setting the ARC Mode ............................................................................. |
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Setting PASS HOLD................................................................................. |
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Setting FAIL HOLD ................................................................................. |
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Setting MAX HOLD ................................................................................. |
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Setting the Grounding Mode .................................................................. |
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Saving and Exiting EDIT Status ............................................................. |
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Running a MANU Test............................................................................ |
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PASS / FAIL MANU Test ....................................................................... |
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Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) ...................................................... |
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Special MANU Test Mode (000)............................................................. |
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Common Utility Settings ................................................ |
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LCD Settings ............................................................................................. |
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Interface Settings ...................................................................................... |
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Control Settings ........................................................................................ |
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Automatic Tests .............................................................. |
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Choose/Recall an Automatic Test ......................................................... |
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Edit Automatic Test Settings .................................................................. |
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Adding a Step to the Automatic Test .................................................... |
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Creating an AUTO Test File Name........................................................ |
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Saving and Exiting EDIT Status ............................................................. |
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Automatic Test Page View...................................................................... |
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Running an Automatic Test.................................................................... |
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Automatic Test Results............................................................................ |
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This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GPT-9000 safety testers. The testers have two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO) and 5 main operation statuses (VIEW, EDIT, READY, TEST and STOP).
Common Utility
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MANU UTILITY menu (MANU mode only)*
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EDIT status
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