GW Instek GPT-9000 Series USER MANUAL

Electrical Safety Tester

GPT-9000 Series

USER MANUAL

GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-99040EB1

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................

5

GETTING STARTED ..........................................................

9

GPT-9000 Series Overview ...................

10

Appearance ..........................................

14

Set Up..................................................

20

OPERATION ..................................................................

27

Menu Tree ............................................

29

Test Lead Connection ...........................

33

Manual Testing ....................................

35

Common Utility Settings ......................

72

Automatic Tests ...................................

79

EXTERNAL CONTROL ....................................................

96

External Control Overview ....................

97

REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................

103

Interface Configuration ......................

104

Command Syntax ...............................

108

Command List ...................................

111

Error Messages ..................................

143

FAQ ..............................................................................

144

APPENDIX ....................................................................

146

Fuse Replacement ..............................

146

Error Messages ..................................

147

GPT-9000 Specifications ....................

149

GPT-9000 Dimensions .......................

153

Declaration of Conformity ..................

154

 

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INDEX ..........................................................................

155

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Safety Symbols

These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.

Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that

WARNING

could result in injury or loss of life.

 

CAUTION

Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that

could result in damage to the GPT-9000 or to other

 

 

properties.

 

DANGER High Voltage

 

Attention Refer to the Manual

 

Protective Conductor Terminal

 

Frame or Chassis Terminal

 

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.

Safety Guidelines

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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning the

 

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.

 

GPT-9000

 

Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.

 

 

 

Do not use chemicals containing harsh material

 

 

 

 

such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.

 

Operation

 

Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,

 

Environment

 

almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)

 

 

 

Relative Humidity: ≤ 70% (no condensation)

 

 

 

 

Altitude: < 2000m

 

 

 

 

Temperature: 0˚C~40˚C

 

 

 

(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees

 

 

 

and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9000 falls under degree

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or

 

 

 

gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric

 

 

 

strength or surface resistivity”.

 

 

 

Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive

 

 

 

 

pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.

 

 

 

Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution

 

 

 

 

occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused

 

 

 

 

by condensation must be expected.

 

 

 

Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-

 

 

 

 

conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to

 

 

 

 

condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment

 

 

 

 

is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,

 

 

 

 

precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature

 

 

 

 

nor humidity is controlled.

 

Storage

 

Location: Indoor

 

environment

 

Temperature: -10°C to 70°C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative Humidity: ≤ 85% (no condensation)

 

 

 

 

 

Disposal

Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted

 

 

 

municipal waste. Please use a separate collection

 

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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Earth Neutral Live (Phase)

GPT-9000 Series User Manual

Power cord for the United Kingdom

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.

GPT-9803

AC / DC Withstanding Voltage /

Tester

Insulation Resistance

START

STOP

 

 

 

REMOTE

POWER

 

 

 

PASS

FAIL

READY

TEST

CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.

ESC PAGE

RETURN

MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY

GPT-9000 Series Overview ..............................................

10

Series lineup ..............................................................................................

10

Main Features ...........................................................................................

11

Accessories ................................................................................................

12

Package Contents .....................................................................................

13

Appearance ....................................................................

14

GPT-9801/9802/9803 Front Panel .........................................................

14

GPT-9804 Front Panel ..............................................................................

14

GPT-9000 Rear Panel................................................................................

18

Set Up ...........................................................................

20

Line Voltage Connection and Power Up ..............................................

20

Installing the Optional GPIB Card .........................................................

22

Workplace Precautions............................................................................

23

Operating Precautions .............................................................................

24

Basic Safety Checks ..................................................................................

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GPT-9000 Series Overview

Series lineup

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.

Model name

 

ACW

DCW

IR

GB

GPT-9801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPT-9802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPT-9803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPT-9804

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Main Features

Performance

 

ACW: 5kVAC

 

 

DCW: 6kVDC

 

IR: 50V~1000V (50V steps)

 

 

GB: 3A~30A

Features

 

Ramp up time control

 

 

Safety discharge

 

100 test conditions (MANU mode)

 

100 automatic tests (AUTO mode)

 

Over temperature, voltage and current

 

 

protection

 

Pass, Fail, Test, High Voltage and Ready

 

 

indicators

 

PWM output (90% efficiency, increased

 

 

reliability)

 

 

Interlock (configurable).

Interface

 

Remote control start/stop interface terminal

 

RS232/USB interface for programming

 

Optional GPIB interface for programming

Signal I/O port for pass/fail/test monitoring and start/stop control/interlock

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Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

Part number

Description

 

 

Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHT-114 x1

Test lead

 

 

 

Region dependent

Power cord

 

 

 

GTL-115 x1

GB Test leads (GPT-9804)

 

 

 

N/A

Remote terminal male plug

 

 

 

N/A

Interlock key

 

 

Optional

Part number

Description

 

 

Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHT-205

High Voltage Test Probe

 

 

 

GHT-113

High Voltage Test Pistol

 

 

 

GTL-232

RS232C cable

 

 

 

GTL-248

GPIB cable

 

 

 

GTL-247

USB cable

 

 

 

GRA-402

Rack Adapter Panel (19”,

 

 

 

 

4U)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

Part number

Description

 

 

 

Opt.01 GPIB Interface

GPIB module

 

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Package Contents

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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Appearance

GPT-9801/9802/9803 Front Panel

 

 

PASS/FAIL indicators

 

 

Display

Function keys

 

 

Directional keys

READY indicator

 

GPT-9803

AC / DC Withstanding Voltage /

Tester

PASS

FAIL

READY TEST

TEST indicator

 

Insulation Resistance

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.

HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.

 

 

ESC

 

PAGE

HIGH VOLTAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

START

STOP

 

 

 

HIGH VOLTAGE

 

 

REMOTE

 

RETURN

output terminal

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

MANU/AUTO

EDIT/SAVE

UTILITY

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

terminal

 

 

 

 

 

START button

REMOTE terminal

 

Scroll wheel

 

STOP button

Configuration keys

 

GPT-9804 Front Panel

SENSE H

RETURN

SENSE L &

SENSE H

Rx SENSE L

RETURN Terminal

SOURCE H

SOURCE L

 

SOURCE H

 

SOURCE L

 

 

Display

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.

PASS FAIL

The PASS and FAIL indicators

 

 

light up upon a PASS or FAIL test

 

result at the end of a manual test

 

or automatic test.

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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

MAX.

HIGH VOLTAGE

6.0 kVDC

MAX.

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

MAX.

HIGH VOLTAGE

6.0 kVDC

MAX.

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

/9803

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

 

RETURN

The RETURN terminal is

 

 

 

 

used for IR, DCW and ACW

SENSE H

Rx SENSE L tests. For GB tests, it is used

SOURCE H

SOURCE L

as the SENSE L terminal.

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.

UTILITY

Used to enter the MANU Utility or

 

 

Common Utility menu.

EDIT/SAVE

Used to start editing

 

 

MANU/AUTO tests as well as

 

save settings and parameters.

MANU/AUTO

MANU/AUTO

The MANU/AUTO key is used to

 

key

 

select manual tests (MANU) or

 

 

automatic tests (AUTO).

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REMOTE

REMOTE

terminal

 

STOP button

STOP

 

START button

START

 

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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GPT-9000 Rear Panel

SIGNAL I/O USB A port RS232 port

Fan GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL I / O

RS 232

GPIB

WARNING

TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD

PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE

CONNECTED TO GROUND .

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

AC

POWER MAX.

500VA

 

 

LINEVOLTAGE RANGE

FUSE

 

 

SELECTION (50/60 Hz)

 

 

100V

90~110V

T 5A

 

SER. NO .LB

120V

108~132V

250V

 

 

220V

198~242V

T 2.5A

 

 

230V

207~250V

250V

Optional GPIB port

Line voltage

Fuse selector

SIGNAL I/O port

USB A port

RS232 interface port

Fan

GND

Line voltage input

SIGNAL I / O

 

The SIGNAL I/O port is used to

 

 

 

 

monitor the tester status (PASS,

 

 

FAIL, TEST) and input (START/

 

 

STOP signals). It is also used with

 

 

the Interlock key.

 

 

Used for remote control.

RS232

 

Used for remote control and

 

 

 

 

firmware updates.

 

 

Exhaust fan.

GND

 

Connect the GND (ground)

 

 

 

 

terminal to the earth ground.

220

 

Line voltage input:

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100/120/220/230VAC ±10%

100

 

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Line voltage fuse

Optional GPIB port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line voltage selector and fuse:

 

 

 

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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<![endif]>120

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>230

 

100V/120V

T5A 250V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

220V/230V

T2.5A 250V

GPIB

Optional GPIB interface for remote

 

 

control.

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Set Up

Line Voltage Connection and Power Up

Background

Before powering up the GPT-9000 ensure the

 

correct voltage has been selected on the rear

 

panel. The GPT-9000 supports line voltages of

 

100V/120V/220V and 230V.

Steps

1.

Check the line voltage and the fuse

 

 

in the fuse holder.

 

 

The desired line voltage

 

 

should line up with the

 

 

arrow on the fuse holder.

 

2.

Connect the power cord to

 

 

the AC voltage input.

3. If the power cord does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have an earth ground,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ensure the ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

terminal is connected to an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

earth ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ensure the power cord is connected to an earth Warning ground. Failure could be harmful to the operator

and instrument.

4. Press the Power button.

POWER

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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.

VIEW status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M A N U = * * * - 0 0 2

M A N U _ N A M E

R E F # =

0 0 . 0 0 m A

 

 

F R E Q = 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0 m A

A R C =

O F F

 

 

0 100k V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

I EW

 

 

 

 

 

m A

 

 

 

R A M P = 0 0 0 . 1 S

T I M E R = 0 0 1 . 0 S

 

 

A C W

D C W

I R

G B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

See the Appendix on page 147 for details if a self-

test error is detected.

 

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Installing the Optional GPIB Card

 

Background

The optional GPIB is a user-installable option.

 

 

 

Follow the instructions below to install the

 

 

 

GPIB card.

 

 

WARNING

Before installing the optional GPIB card ensure the

 

 

GPT-9000 turned is off and disconnected from

 

 

 

 

 

 

power.

 

Steps

1. Remove the screws from the rear panel cover

 

 

 

plate.

 

2.Insert the GPIB card into the two slots on either side of the opening. Push the card gently until it is fully inserted.

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Workplace Precautions

 

Background

The GPT-9000 is a high voltage instrument that

 

 

 

outputs dangerous voltages. The following

 

 

 

section describes precautions and procedures

 

 

 

that must be followed to ensure a safe work

 

 

 

environment.

 

 

WARNING

The GPT-9000 generates voltages in excess of

 

 

5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions,

 

 

 

 

 

 

warnings and directions given in the following

 

 

 

section when using the GPT-9000.

 

1.

Only technically qualified personnel should be

 

 

 

allowed to operate the safety tester.

 

2.

The operating workplace must be fully isolated,

 

 

 

especially when the instrument is in operation.

 

 

 

The instrument should be clearly labeled with

 

 

 

appropriate warning signage.

 

3.

The operator should not wear any conductive

 

 

 

materials, jewelry, badges, or other items, such

 

 

 

wrist watches.

 

4.

The operator should wear insulation gloves for

 

 

 

high voltage protection.

 

5.

Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is

 

 

 

properly grounded.

 

6.

Ensure any devices that are adversely affected

 

 

 

by magnetic fields are not placed near the

 

 

 

tester.

 

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Operating Precautions

Background

The GPT-9000 is a high voltage instrument that

 

outputs dangerous voltages. The following

 

section describes precautions and procedures

that must be followed to ensure that the tester is operated in a safe manner.

The GPT-9000 generates voltages of up to 5kVAC

WARNING

or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings

 

 

and directions given in the following section when

 

using the GPT-9000.

 

1. Never touch the safety tester, lead wires,

 

terminals, probes and other connected

 

equipment when the tester is testing.

 

2. Do not turn the safety tester on and off quickly

 

or repeatedly. When turning the power off,

 

please allow a few moments before turning the

 

power back on. This will allow the protection

 

circuits to properly initialize.

 

Do not turn the power off when a test is

 

running, unless in an emergency.

 

3. Only use those test leads supplied with the

 

instrument. Leads with inappropriate gauges

 

can be dangerous to both the operator and the

 

instrument.

 

For GB testing, never use the Sense leads on the

 

SOURCE terminals.

 

4. Do not short the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal

 

with ground. Doing so could charge the chassis

 

to dangerously high voltages.

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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

Background

The GPT-9000 is a high voltage device and as

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).

Do not use high voltages/currents when the HIGH

WARNING

VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals are shorted. It

 

 

may result in damage to the instrument.

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OPERATION

 

Menu Tree......................................................................

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Menu Tree Overview ...............................................................................

30

Test Lead Connection .....................................................

33

ACW, DCW, IR Connection....................................................................

33

GB Connection ..........................................................................................

34

Manual Testing ..............................................................

35

Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number.................................................

36

Edit Manual Test Settings .......................................................................

37

Setting the Test Function .........................................................................

38

Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current ...............................................

38

Setting the Test Frequency ......................................................................

39

Setting the Upper and Lower Limits .....................................................

40

Setting a Reference Value........................................................................

42

Setting the Test Time (Timer) .................................................................

43

Setting the Ramp Up Time......................................................................

45

Creating a MANU Test File Name.........................................................

46

Setting the ARC Mode .............................................................................

47

Setting PASS HOLD.................................................................................

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Setting FAIL HOLD .................................................................................

50

Setting MAX HOLD .................................................................................

51

Setting the Grounding Mode ..................................................................

52

Saving and Exiting EDIT Status .............................................................

57

Running a MANU Test............................................................................

58

PASS / FAIL MANU Test .......................................................................

62

Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) ......................................................

67

Special MANU Test Mode (000).............................................................

70

Common Utility Settings ................................................

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LCD Settings .............................................................................................

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Buzzer 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 .........................................................

79

Edit Automatic Test Settings ..................................................................

81

Adding a Step to the Automatic Test ....................................................

82

Creating an AUTO Test File Name........................................................

83

Saving and Exiting EDIT Status .............................................................

84

Automatic Test Page View......................................................................

85

Running an Automatic Test....................................................................

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Automatic Test Results............................................................................

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Menu Tree

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

Settings*

MANU UTILITY menu (MANU mode only)*

 

PASS/FAIL result

 

 

 

T E S T

Press

S T O P

 

status

STOP

status

Press

Press

 

Press

STOP

START

 

STOP

 

R E A D Y

 

 

 

status

 

 

 

Press

Press

 

MANU/

 

 

 

STOP

AUTO

 

 

Press

V I EW

UTILITY

 

status

 

Press

Press

 

EDIT/

 

 

 

SAVE

ESC

 

 

Press

E D I T

UTILITY

 

status

 

Switch between

 

AUTO and

Hold

MANU mode

MANU/

 

AUTO

 

Press

 

PAGE

 

 

PAGE View

 

(AUTO mode

 

only)*

Press

Save the MANU

EDIT/

SAVE

test or AUTO test

* Press EDIT/SAVE to save settings, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous screen.

† Press the STOP key twice for a FAIL result.

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Menu Tree Overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIEW status

VIEW status is used to view the parameters of

 

the selected manual test/automatic test. The

 

VIEW status is also used to put the tester into

 

MANU or AUTO mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 0 2

A U T O _ N A M E

 

VIEW status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M A N U = * * * - 0 0 2

M A N U _ N A M E

R E F # = 0 0 . 0 0 m A

 

 

F R E Q = 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0 m A

A R C = O F F

 

 

 

0 100k V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V I

EW

 

 

 

 

 

 

m A

 

 

 

 

R A M P = 0 0 0 . 1 S

T I M E R = 0 0 1 . 0 S

 

EDIT status

A C W D C W

I R

G B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT status is used to edit the manual test or

 

automatic test parameters. Pressing the

EDIT/SAVE key will save any changes.

Pressing the ESC key will cancel any changes.

EDIT status

M A N U = * * * - 0 0 2 M A N U _ N A M E

F R E Q = 6 0 H z

H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0 m A

0 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

k V

 

m A

 

 

R A M P = 0 0 0 . 1 S

A C W

D C W

I R

G B

 

 

 

R E F # = 0 0 . 0 0 m A

A R C = O F F

E D I T

T I M E R = 0 0 1 . 0 S H I / L O T I M E R

READY status

When the tester is in READY status, it is ready

 

to begin testing. Pressing the START button

 

will begin testing and put the tester into TEST

 

status. Pressing the MANU/AUTO key will

 

return the tester to VIEW status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READY status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M A N U = * * * - 0 0 2

M A N U _ N A M E

R E F # = 0

0 . 0 0 m A

 

 

 

F R E Q = 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0 m A

A R C = O

F F

 

 

 

0 100k V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

E A D

Y

 

 

 

 

 

m A

 

 

 

R A M P = 0 0 0 . 1 S

T I M E R = 0 0 1 . 0 S

 

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