AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 1
VOLTECH INSTRUMENTS
AT5600 Wound Component Tester
User Manual
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 2
Voltech AT5600 Wound Component Tester
AT5600 User Manual
Thank you for choosing the Voltech AT5600. This wound component tester
should give you many years of reliable use. Should you experience any
difficulty during the set up or use of your Voltech product, please do not
hesitate to contact either your local supplier 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 33908
USA
Phone +1 239 437 0494
sales@voltech.com
www.voltech.com
© Voltech Instruments All rights reserved
No part of this publication may be produced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form, or by means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise
without prior written permission of Voltech
Issue 14 – 18 FEB 2019 / Firmware 1.001.026
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 3
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 11
1.1. AT5600 New Features ............................................................................................................ 11
1.2. How to use this manual .......................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1. How to Use this Manual – English................................................................................... 12
1.2.2. Mode d'utilisation de ce manuel – Français .................................................................... 12
1.2.3. Verwendung dieses Handbuchs – Deutsch .................................................................... 13
1.2.4. Cómo Usar Este Manual – Español ................................................................................ 13
1.2.5. Come usare questo manuale – Italiano .......................................................................... 14
1.2.6. Zo gebruikt u deze handleiding – Nederlands ................................................................. 14
1.2.7. Sådan bruger du denne manual – Dansk ....................................................................... 15
1.2.8. Så här använder du bruksanvisningen – Svenska .......................................................... 15
1.2.9. Tämän oppaan käyttöohjeet – Suomi ............................................................................. 16
1.2.10. Použití této příručky – Ceština ..................................................................................... 16
1.2.11. Hogy kell használni ezt a kézikönyvet – Magyar ......................................................... 17
1.2.12. Jak korzystać z niniejszej instrukcji – Polski ................................................................ 17
1.2.13. Kılavuzun Kullanımı - Türkçe ....................................................................................... 18
1.3. General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 19
1.3.1. General safety Instructions - English............................................................................... 19
1.3.2. Consignes générales de sécurité – Français .................................................................. 20
1.3.3. Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise – Deutsch .................................................................... 21
1.3.4. Instrucciones Generales de Seguridad – Español .......................................................... 22
1.3.5. Istruzioni generali di sicurezza – Italiano ........................................................................ 23
1.3.6. Algemene veiligheidsinstructies – Nederlands ................................................................ 24
1.3.7. Generel sikkerhedsvejledning – Dansk ........................................................................... 25
1.3.8. Allmänna säkerhetsanvisningar – Svenska .................................................................... 26
1.3.9. Yleiset turvallisuusohjeet – Suomi................................................................................... 27
1.3.10. Obecné bezpečnostní pokyny – Ceština ..................................................................... 28
1.3.11. Általános biztonsági utasítások – Magyar ................................................................... 29
1.3.12. Ogólne instrukcje bezpieczeństwa – Polski ................................................................. 30
1.3.13. Genel Güvenlik Talimatları - Türkçe ............................................................................ 31
1.4. Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 32
2. System Overview ........................................................................................... 33
2.1. What is the AT5600? .............................................................................................................. 33
2.2. What is the AT5600 used for? ................................................................................................ 34
2.3. AT5600 Features Summary ................................................................................................... 34
2.4. Front Panel Description .......................................................................................................... 35
2.5. Rear Panel Description ........................................................................................................... 37
2.6. Air Circulation ......................................................................................................................... 41
2.7. Tilt Feet ................................................................................................................................... 42
2.8. Lifting Points ........................................................................................................................... 42
2.9. A Typical Installation ............................................................................................................... 43
2.9.1. Server PC – results and test program management ....................................................... 43
2.9.2. Editor PC – test program development ........................................................................... 43
2.9.3. Test Fixture ...................................................................................................................... 44
2.9.4. Light Curtain (or another safety device) .......................................................................... 44
3. Using the AT5600 .......................................................................................... 45
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 4
3.1. Usage Overview ..................................................................................................................... 45
3.2. Test Fixtures ........................................................................................................................... 46
3.3. Creating Test Programs - AT Editor ....................................................................................... 47
3.4. Utilizing Editor Test Programs ................................................................................................ 49
3.4.1. Storing programs on the Server ...................................................................................... 49
3.5. Results Printing ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.5.1. Report Format ................................................................................................................. 51
3.6. Recommended Configuration ................................................................................................. 53
3.7. Operating the AT5600 in Production Test .............................................................................. 54
3.7.1. Manual Use ..................................................................................................................... 54
3.7.2. Robotic Operation ........................................................................................................... 54
4. AT5600 Functional Description .................................................................... 55
4.1. Behind the Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 55
4.1.1. Test Nodes ...................................................................................................................... 55
4.1.2. Relay Switching Matrix .................................................................................................... 56
4.1.3. Processors ....................................................................................................................... 56
4.1.4. Test Sources ................................................................................................................... 56
4.1.5. Measurement Circuits ..................................................................................................... 57
4.1.6. Touch Screen & Buttons ................................................................................................. 58
4.1.7. Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 58
4.2. How Does the AT5600 Tester Run a Test? ........................................................................... 59
5. Getting Started .............................................................................................. 61
5.1. Installing the AT5600 .............................................................................................................. 61
5.2. Installing the Windows Software ............................................................................................. 61
5.3. Install the Server Software ..................................................................................................... 61
5.4. Quick Start Tutorial ................................................................................................................. 62
5.4.1. 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 .............................................................................................. 81
6.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 81
6.2. Recommended Safety Systems ............................................................................................. 82
6.2.1. Description of the OMRON Light Curtain System ........................................................... 82
6.2.2. Description of the Banner Light Curtain system .............................................................. 82
6.2.3. Constructing your own Safety System ............................................................................ 83
6.3. Safety Notices ......................................................................................................................... 84
6.4. A Typical Installation of a Safety System ............................................................................... 84
6.5. The AT5600 safety system user interface .............................................................................. 86
6.6. Constructing Safe Fixtures ..................................................................................................... 87
6.7. DC1000 DC Bias Current Source ........................................................................................... 87
6.8. AC Interface Fixture ................................................................................................................ 87
7. Tests and Test Conditions............................................................................ 89
7.1. Available Tests ....................................................................................................................... 89
7.1.1. LOW VOLTAGE Tests .................................................................................................... 90
7.1.2. HIGH VOLTAGE Tests .................................................................................................... 92
7.1.3. DC1000 Tests.................................................................................................................. 93
7.1.4. AC INTERFACE Tests .................................................................................................... 93
7.2. Self-Resonant Frequency ....................................................................................................... 94
7.3. Explanation of Integration ....................................................................................................... 95
7.4. CTY - Continuity ..................................................................................................................... 97
7.5. R - Winding Resistance .......................................................................................................... 98
7.6. RLS or RLP - Equivalent Series or Parallel Resistance ....................................................... 100
7.7. LS or LP - Inductance (Series or Parallel Circuit) ................................................................. 101
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 5
7.8. LSB or LPB-Inductance with Bias Current (Series or Parallel Circuit) ................................. 104
7.9. QL - Quality Factor ............................................................................................................... 105
7.10. D – Dissipation Factor or Tan ........................................................................................... 106
7.11. LL - Leakage Inductance .................................................................................................. 107
7.12. C - Interwinding Capacitance ............................................................................................ 109
7.13. TR - Turns Ratio................................................................................................................ 112
7.14. TRL - Turns Ratio by Inductance ...................................................................................... 117
7.15. Z, ZB – Impedance, Impedance with Bias ........................................................................ 119
7.16. R2 – DC Resistance Match ............................................................................................... 120
7.17. L2 – Inductance Match ...................................................................................................... 121
7.18. C2 – Capacitance Match ................................................................................................... 124
7.19. GBAL – General Longitudinal Balance ............................................................................. 126
7.20. LBAL – Longitudinal Balance ............................................................................................ 129
7.21. ILOS – Insertion Loss ....................................................................................................... 130
7.22. RESP – Frequency Response .......................................................................................... 131
7.23. RLOS – Return Loss ......................................................................................................... 132
7.24. ANGL – Impedance Phase Angle ..................................................................................... 133
7.25. PHAS – Interwinding Phase Test...................................................................................... 134
7.26. OUT – Output to User Port ............................................................................................... 135
7.27. IR - Insulation Resistance ................................................................................................. 136
7.28. HPDC - DC HI-POT (EHT) ................................................................................................ 137
7.29. HPAC - AC HI-POT (EHT) ................................................................................................ 138
7.30. SURG - Surge Stress Test ................................................................................................ 140
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 (External Source) ............................................................... 152
7.37. VOC - Open Circuit Voltage .............................................................................................. 154
7.38. VOCX - O/C Voltage (External Source) ............................................................................ 156
7.39. LVOC – Low Voltage Open Circuit ................................................................................... 158
7.40. ILK – Leakage Current Test .............................................................................................. 160
7.41. LSBX – Inductance with External Bias (Series Circuit)..................................................... 161
7.42. LPBX – Inductance with External Bias (Parallel Circuit) ................................................... 162
7.43. ZBX - Impedance with External Bias ................................................................................ 163
7.44. ACRT - AC HI-POT Ramp ................................................................................................ 164
7.45. DCRT - DC HI-POT Ramp ................................................................................................ 165
7.46. ACVB - AC Voltage Break Down ...................................................................................... 166
7.47. DCVB - DC Voltage Break Down ...................................................................................... 167
8. Front Panel Operation ................................................................................. 169
8.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 169
8.1.1. The Touch Screen Display ............................................................................................ 169
8.1.2. RUN and STOP buttons ................................................................................................ 170
8.1.3. User Input ...................................................................................................................... 170
8.1.4. Splash Screen ............................................................................................................... 171
8.1.5. Power On ....................................................................................................................... 171
8.1.6. PART LIST .................................................................................................................... 172
Entering a Part Number............................................................................................................ 173
Serial Number .......................................................................................................................... 175
Batch ........................................................................................................................................ 176
Operator ................................................................................................................................... 177
Compensation .......................................................................................................................... 178
Run Screen .............................................................................................................................. 182
Results ..................................................................................................................................... 183
8.1.7. SELF-TEST ................................................................................................................... 184
8.1.8. SET UP .......................................................................................................................... 186
8.1.9. SOUND .......................................................................................................................... 187
8.1.10. CLOCK ....................................................................................................................... 188
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 6
8.1.11. SERVER .................................................................................................................... 189
8.1.12. NETWORK ................................................................................................................. 190
8.1.13. UNIT INFO ................................................................................................................. 191
8.1.14. STATUS BAR ICONS ................................................................................................ 192
8.2. Testing Wound Components ................................................................................................ 193
8.2.1. A Typical Workflow ........................................................................................................ 193
8.2.2. Traceability .................................................................................................................... 194
8.2.3. STOP ON FAIL function ................................................................................................ 195
8.2.4. Getting the Results ........................................................................................................ 196
9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 199
9.1. Measurement Error Codes ................................................................................................... 199
9.1.1. Self-test error codes ...................................................................................................... 199
9.1.2. Editor Error Codes ......................................................................................................... 200
9.1.3. Status Code Example .................................................................................................... 200
9.2. Correcting Errors .................................................................................................................. 202
9.2.1. Safety Interlock error ..................................................................................................... 202
9.2.2. Temperature error ......................................................................................................... 202
9.2.3. Voltage Present Error .................................................................................................... 203
10. Specifications .............................................................................................. 205
10.1. Specification Summary ..................................................................................................... 205
10.2. Accuracy Specifications – Available Tests ....................................................................... 209
10.2.1. R Test ........................................................................................................................ 209
10.2.2. LS, LP, RLS, RLP, LL 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
10.2.10. LVOC Test ................................................................................................................. 218
10.2.11. IR Test ....................................................................................................................... 219
10.2.12. HPDC Test ................................................................................................................. 220
10.2.13. HPAC Test ................................................................................................................. 221
10.2.14. LSB AND LPB Tests .................................................................................................. 222
10.2.15. WATT and STRW Tests ............................................................................................ 223
10.2.16. WATX and STRX Tests (External Source) ................................................................ 224
10.2.17. SURG Test ................................................................................................................. 225
10.2.18. L2, C2 and R2 Tests .................................................................................................. 226
10.2.19. GBAL Test ................................................................................................................. 227
10.2.20. LBAL and ILOS Tests ................................................................................................ 228
10.2.21. RESP Test ................................................................................................................. 229
10.2.22. RLOS Test ................................................................................................................. 230
10.2.23. Z and ZB Test ............................................................................................................ 231
10.2.24. ANGL Test ................................................................................................................. 232
10.2.25. PHAS Test ................................................................................................................. 233
10.2.26. ILK Test ...................................................................................................................... 234
10.2.27. LSBX and LPBX Tests ............................................................................................... 235
10.2.28. ZBX Test .................................................................................................................... 236
10.2.29. ACRT Test ................................................................................................................. 237
10.2.30. DCRT Test ................................................................................................................. 238
10.2.31. ACVB Test ................................................................................................................. 239
10.2.32. DCVB Test ................................................................................................................. 240
10.3. Interface Specifications ..................................................................................................... 241
10.3.1. Server Port ................................................................................................................. 241
10.3.2. Auxiliary Port .............................................................................................................. 241
10.3.3. Remote Port ............................................................................................................... 242
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 7
10.3.4. Peripheral Interface ................................................................................................... 244
10.3.5. Safety Interlock .......................................................................................................... 245
10.3.6. User Port .................................................................................................................... 246
10.3.7. Ethernet Port .............................................................................................................. 248
10.3.8. Front and Rear USB ‘A’ Ports .................................................................................... 248
10.3.9. USB ‘B’ Port ............................................................................................................... 248
10.4. Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 249
10.5. Mechanical ........................................................................................................................ 250
10.6. EMC Compliance .............................................................................................................. 251
10.6.1. Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................... 251
11. Maintenance................................................................................................. 253
11.1. Air Filters ........................................................................................................................... 253
11.1.1. Removing the right-hand side panel .......................................................................... 253
11.1.2. Removing the air filters .............................................................................................. 254
11.2. Test Probes ....................................................................................................................... 254
11.3. Power Cords ..................................................................................................................... 254
11.4. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 254
12. Warranty and Service .................................................................................. 255
12.1. Warranty Information ........................................................................................................ 255
12.1.1. Post-sale Warranty Agreement .................................................................................. 255
12.2. Service and Calibration ..................................................................................................... 256
12.3. Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 257
13. Test Fixtures ................................................................................................ 259
13.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 259
13.2. The Voltech Fixture System .............................................................................................. 260
13.2.1. Description of the Fixture System .............................................................................. 260
13.2.2. Compatible connection types ..................................................................................... 261
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. General Notes ................................................................................................................... 268
13.6.1. Beware of High Voltages ........................................................................................... 268
13.6.2. Kelvin Connections .................................................................................................... 269
13.6.3. Mechanical Problems ................................................................................................ 269
13.6.4. Cleaning Test Pins ..................................................................................................... 269
14. AT Series Editor Software .......................................................................... 271
14.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 271
14.2. Installing the Editor Software ............................................................................................ 272
14.2.1. Computer Requirements ............................................................................................ 272
14.2.2. Installing the USB Drivers .......................................................................................... 272
14.2.3. Installing the main application.................................................................................... 273
14.3. Starting for the first time .................................................................................................... 273
14.3.1. Running the software ................................................................................................. 273
14.3.2. Language Configuration ............................................................................................ 273
14.3.3. Communications Configuration .................................................................................. 273
14.4. Schematic Editing ............................................................................................................. 274
14.4.1. Adding a Transformer Winding .................................................................................. 274
14.4.2. Connecting the Winding Terminals to Nodes ............................................................ 276
14.4.3. Deleting a Winding ..................................................................................................... 276
14.4.4. Renaming a Terminal ................................................................................................ 277
14.4.5. Adding a Terminal to an Existing Winding ................................................................. 277
14.4.6. Deleting a Terminal from an Existing Winding ........................................................... 278
14.4.7. Adding a Core Connection ......................................................................................... 278
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 8
14.4.8. Deleting a Core Connection ....................................................................................... 279
14.4.9. Adding a Screen Connection ..................................................................................... 279
14.4.10. Deleting a Screen Connection ................................................................................... 279
14.5. Creating the Program ........................................................................................................ 280
14.5.1. Setting the Program Options ..................................................................................... 280
Results Printing ........................................................................................................................ 281
Kelvin Pre-Check ...................................................................................................................... 282
Operator Numbering................................................................................................................. 285
Batch Numbering ...................................................................................................................... 285
Serial Numbering ...................................................................................................................... 285
Send Results to Server ............................................................................................................ 285
Send Retry Results to Server ................................................................................................... 285
Stop on Fail .............................................................................................................................. 286
Date and Time on Reports ....................................................................................................... 287
Disable test failures due to ALC error ...................................................................................... 287
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) ............................................................................................... 288
Run audit test every [X] parts tested. ....................................................................................... 288
Fixture ID .................................................................................................................................. 289
External AC Source .................................................................................................................. 289
Custom Text ............................................................................................................................. 289
14.5.2. Program Edit .............................................................................................................. 290
14.5.3. Adding Tests .............................................................................................................. 291
14.5.4. Inserting Tests ........................................................................................................... 292
14.5.5. Modifying Tests .......................................................................................................... 294
14.5.6. Deleting Tests ............................................................................................................ 295
14.5.7. Test Parameters ........................................................................................................ 296
14.5.8. Test Limits .................................................................................................................. 297
14.5.9. Using the Measure Button ......................................................................................... 299
14.5.10. Verifying Your Program ............................................................................................. 303
14.5.11. Compensation ............................................................................................................ 305
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 or RLP - Equivalent Series or Parallel Resistance ........................................... 314
14.6.4. LS or LP – Winding Inductance (Series or Parallel Circuit) ....................................... 316
14.6.5. LSB or LPB - Inductance with Bias (Series or Parallel Circuit) ................................. 318
14.6.6. QL - Quality Factor .................................................................................................... 320
14.6.7. D – Dissipation Factor or Tan .................................................................................. 322
14.6.8. LL - Leakage Inductance ........................................................................................... 323
14.6.9. C - Interwinding Capacitance ..................................................................................... 325
14.6.10. TR - Turns Ratio ........................................................................................................ 326
14.6.11. TRL - Turns Ratio (by Inductance) ............................................................................ 330
14.6.12. Z, ZB – Impedance .................................................................................................... 332
14.6.13. L2 - Inductance Match ............................................................................................... 334
14.6.14. C2 – Capacitance Match ........................................................................................... 335
14.6.15. GBAL – General Longitudinal Balance ...................................................................... 337
14.6.16. LBAL – Longitudinal Balance ..................................................................................... 339
14.6.17. ILOS – Insertion Loss ................................................................................................ 340
14.6.18. RESP – Frequency Response ................................................................................... 341
14.6.19. RLOS – Return Loss .................................................................................................. 342
14.6.20. ANGL – Impedance Phase Angle .............................................................................. 343
14.6.21. PHAS – Interwinding Phase Test .............................................................................. 345
14.6.22. OUT – Output to User Port ........................................................................................ 347
14.6.23. IR - Insulation Resistance .......................................................................................... 348
14.6.24. HPDC - DC Hi-Pot (EHT) ........................................................................................... 349
14.6.25. HPAC - AC Hi-Pot (EHT) ........................................................................................... 350
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 9
14.6.26. SURG - Surge Stress Test ........................................................................................ 351
14.6.27. WATT - Wattage ........................................................................................................ 353
14.6.28. WATX – Wattage (External Source) .......................................................................... 354
14.6.29. STRW – Stress Wattage ............................................................................................ 355
14.6.30. STRX - Stress Watts (External Source) .................................................................... 356
14.6.31. MAGI - Magnetizing Current ...................................................................................... 357
14.6.32. MAGX - Mag. Current (External Source) ................................................................... 358
14.6.33. VOC - Open Circuit Voltage ....................................................................................... 359
14.6.34. VOCX – O/C Voltage (External Source) .................................................................... 361
14.6.35. LVOC – Low Voltage Open Circuit ............................................................................ 363
14.6.36. ILK – Leakage Current Test ....................................................................................... 364
14.6.37. LSBX – Inductance with External Bias (Series Circuit) ............................................. 365
14.6.38. LPBX – Inductance with External Bias (Parallel Circuit) ........................................... 367
14.6.39. ZBX - Impedance with External Bias ......................................................................... 369
14.6.40. ACRT - AC Hi-Pot Ramp ........................................................................................... 371
14.6.41. DCRT - DC Hi-Pot Ramp ........................................................................................... 372
14.6.42. ACVB - AC Voltage Break Down ............................................................................... 373
14.6.43. DCVB - DC Voltage Break Down............................................................................... 374
14.7. Firmware Upgrades .......................................................................................................... 375
14.8. Self-Test ............................................................................................................................ 376
14.9. Customize Tester .............................................................................................................. 378
15. AT Series Server Software ......................................................................... 379
15.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 379
15.2. Installing 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 .................................................................................................... 381
15.4. Setting up the Options ...................................................................................................... 382
15.4.1. Communications ........................................................................................................ 382
15.4.2. Directories .................................................................................................................. 386
15.4.3. Groups ....................................................................................................................... 387
15.4.4. Password ................................................................................................................... 387
15.4.5. Results ....................................................................................................................... 388
15.4.6. Language ................................................................................................................... 388
15.4.7. Storing Test Programs ............................................................................................... 389
15.4.8. Viewing a Test Program ............................................................................................ 390
15.4.9. Deleting a Test Program ............................................................................................ 391
15.5. Test Results Handling ....................................................................................................... 392
15.5.1. Receiving Test Results .............................................................................................. 392
15.5.2. Result Display and Analysis ...................................................................................... 393
15.5.3. On-Line Monitoring .................................................................................................... 394
15.5.4. Batch Statistics On-line Analysis ............................................................................... 395
15.5.5. On-Line Analysis via a Database............................................................................... 397
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 397
Setting Up Database Results Storage ..................................................................................... 397
Database Tables ...................................................................................................................... 402
Charting and Analysis Using SPC/SQC Software ................................................................... 406
15.5.6. On-Line Analysis via OLE .......................................................................................... 408
15.5.6.1 Transferring Server Results from Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) to Microsoft Excel
2016 (.xlsx) ............................................................................................................................... 418
15.5.7. Off-line Analysis ......................................................................................................... 421
16. Manual, Firmware and Software Change Log ........................................... 425
16.1. AT5600 User Manual ........................................................................................................ 426
16.2. AT5600 Firmware.............................................................................................................. 428
16.3. AT Series Editor Software ................................................................................................. 436
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 10
16.4. AT Series Server Software ............................................................................................... 437
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 11
1. Introduction
An introduction to the AT5600 Wound Component Tester
This user manual details the operation of the Voltech AT5600 Wound Component
Tester. Please study this introductory chapter carefully as it will help to setup the
product quickly and safely. It will also help to get the most from the product by
introducing 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 increases productivity
• Ethernet Port
o For networked server communications
o Wireless capability
• USB Ports
o For simple program editing and printing
• Measurements optimized for speed with accuracy
• Fast stabilization of magnetizing current
• Audit Testing (run specified tests every X parts, where X=2 to 99)
• Diagnostic Testing (run specified tests only if any main + audit test fail)
• Load Compensation
Chapter
1
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 12
1.2. How to use this manual
1.2.1. How to Use this Manual – English
The following icon key shows the convention used throughout this manual to help
identify key points that should be read and understood.
Important safety information. All safety information must be read and
understood.
Important information that explains a general principal that should be
understood in order to use the product effectively.
If any information is not clear, then please visit the Voltech website for more
information or contact us for assistance.
1.2.2. Mode d'utilisation de ce manuel – Français
L'icône suivante indique la convention utilisée dans l'ensemble de ce manuel afin
d'identifier les points clés qui doivent être lus et assimilés.
Informations importantes relatives à la sécurité.
Toutes les informations relatives à la sécurité doivent être lues et
assimilées.
Les informations importantes donnent l'explication d'un principe
général qui doit être assimilé afin d'utiliser le produit efficacement.
Si des informations ne sont pas claires, veuillez consulter le site Web de Voltech
pour obtenir un complément d'information ou nous contacter pour obtenir de
l'aide.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 13
1.2.3. Verwendung dieses Handbuchs – Deutsch
Die folgende Symbollegende zeigt die in diesem Handbuch verwendeten
Konventionen zur Hervorhebung wichtiger Punkte, die gelesen und verstanden
werden müssen.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise.
Alle Sicherheitshinweise müssen gelesen und verstanden werden.
Wichtige Informationen, die ein allgemeines Prinzip erklären, das
verstanden werden muss, damit das Produkt effektiv genutzt werden
kann.
Falls Informationen nicht klar sind, besuchen Sie bitte die Voltech-Website, um
dort weitere Informationen zu erhalten, oder kontaktieren Sie uns, damit wir Ihnen
weiterhelfen können.
1.2.4. Cómo Usar Este Manual – Español
Las siguientes claves de iconos muestran los avisos convenidos para usarlos en
este manual, para poder identificar aspectos importantes que deben ser leídos y
comprendidos.
Información importante de seguridad.
Toda la información de seguridad tiene que ser leída y comprendida.
Información importante que explica un principio general que debe ser
comprendido para usar el producto con eficacia.
Si alguna información no aparece clara le rogamos visitar el sitio web de Voltech
para mayor detalle o contactarnos para solicitar ayuda.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 14
1.2.5. Come usare questo manuale – Italiano
La seguente legenda mostra le icone convenzionali usate in questo manuale per
segnalare i punti chiave che richiedono un’attenta lettura e comprensione.
Informazioni importanti per la sicurezza.
Tutte le informazioni riguardanti la sicurezza devono essere lette e
comprese.
Informazioni importanti che spiegano un principio generale da
comprendere per utilizzare efficacemente il prodotto.
In caso di dubbi in merito a qualunque informazione contenuta nel manuale,
visitare il sito web Voltech per chiarimenti o contattare gli uffici Voltech per
richiedere assistenza.
1.2.6. Zo gebruikt u deze handleiding – Nederlands
De volgende pictogramtoets toont de conventie die in deze handleiding wordt
gebruikt als hulpmiddel bij het identificeren van de belangrijkste punten die
gelezen en begrepen moeten worden.
Belangrijke veiligheidsinformatie.
Alle veiligheidsinformatie moet gelezen en begrepen worden.
Belangrijke informatie die een algemeen principe verklaart dat men
dient te begrijpen om het product effectief te gebruiken.
Ga naar de Voltech-website voor meer informatie als iets in de informatie niet
duidelijk is, of neem contact met ons op voor hulp.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 15
1.2.7. Sådan bruger du denne manual – Dansk
Det følgende ikon viser den konvention, der bruges i denne manual til at hjælpe
med at identificere de vigtigste punkter, der skal læses og forstås.
Vigtige sikkerhedsoplysninger.
Alle sikkerhedsoplysninger skal læses og forstås.
Vigtige oplysninger, der forklarer et generelt princip, der skal forstås
for at kunne bruge produktet effektivt.
Hvis noget er uklart, skal du besøge Voltechs websted for at få flere oplysninger
eller kontakte os for at få hjælp.
1.2.8. Så här använder du bruksanvisningen –
Svenska
Följande ikoner visar hur viktiga punkter som ska läsas och förstås har markerats
i den här bruksanvisningen.
Viktig säkerhetsinformation.
All säkerhetsinformation måste läsas och förstås.
Viktig information som förklarar en allmän princip som måste förstås
för effektiv användning av produkten.
Om någon information är oklar kan du besöka Voltechs webbplats för mer
information eller kontakta oss för att få hjälp.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 16
1.2.9. Tämän oppaan käyttöohjeet – Suomi
Seuraavassa kuvakkeiden selityksessä näkyy tässä oppaassa käytössä oleva
käytäntö, jolla on merkitty keskeiset seikat, jotka on luettava ja sisäistettävä.
Tärkeitä turvallisuustietoja
Kaikki turvallisuustiedot on luettava ja sisäistettävä.
Tärkeitä tietoja, jotka selittävät yleisperiaatteen, joka on sisäistettävä,
jotta tätä tuotetta voidaan käyttää tehokkaasti.
Jos jotkin tiedot eivät ole selkeitä, saat lisätietoja Voltechin verkkosivustolta tai voit
pyytää meiltä neuvoa.
1.2.10. Použití této příručky – Ceština
Následující symboly jsou používány v celé příručce a usnadňují identifikaci
klíčových bodů, které je nutné prostudovat a pochopit.
Důležité bezpečnostní informace.
Všechny bezpečnostní informace je nutné prostudovat a pochopit.
Důležité informace vysvětlující obecné principy, kterým je v zájmu
efektivního použití produktu nutné porozumět.
Pokud některé informace nejsou srozumitelné, navštivte web společnosti Voltech,
kde naleznete další informace a můžete si vyžádat naši pomoc.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 17
1.2.11. Hogy kell használni ezt a kézikönyvet –
Magyar
Az alábbi ikon jelmagyarázat ismerteti az e kézikönyvben végig alkalmazott
egyezményes jelölést azon fő pontok azonosítására, amelyek elolvasása és
megértése nélkülözhetetlen.
Fontos biztonsági információ.
Minden biztonsági információ elolvasása és megértése kötelező.
Fontos információ egy olyan általános elv ismertetésére, amelyet
érteni kell a termék hatékony alkalmazása érdekében.
Ha bármely információ nem világos, kérjük, látogasson el a Voltech weboldalára
további tájékoztatásért vagy forduljon hozzánk segítségért.
1.2.12. Jak korzystać z niniejszej instrukcji – Polski
Poniższa legenda z opisem znaczenia ikon przedstawia konwencję stosowaną w
niniejszej instrukcji w celu ułatwienia określenia kluczowych informacji do
przeczytania i zrozumienia.
Ważne informacje o bezpieczeństwie.
Wszystkie informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa należy przeczytać
i zrozumieć.
Ważne informacje wyjaśniające ogólną zasadę, którą należy
zrozumieć w celu właściwego użytkowania produktu.
Jeśli podane informacje są niejasne, wówczas należy uzyskać dodatkowe
informacje ze strony internetowej firmy Voltech lub skontaktować się z nami z
prośbą o pomoc.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 18
1.2.13. Kılavuzun Kullanımı - Türkçe
Bu kullanım kılavuzunun tümünde kullanılmış aşağıdaki simgeler (ikon), mutlaka
okunup anlaşılması gereken temel hususları göstermektedir.
Önemli güvenlik bilgisi.
Bu türden bütün güvenlik bilgileri mutlaka okunmalı ve anlaşılmalıdır.
Ürünün verimli bir şekilde kullanılması için anlaşılması gereken genel
ilkeleri açıklayan önemli bilgiler.
Tam olarak anlayamadığınız şeyleri lütfen Voltech sitesinde ayrıntılı olarak
inceleyiniz ya da yardım almak için bizimle temas kurunuz.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 19
1.3. General Safety Instructions
1.3.1. General safety Instructions - English
Electrical devices can constitute a safety hazard. It is the responsibility of the user
to ensure the compliance of the installation with any local acts or bylaws in force.
Only qualified personnel should install this equipment after reading and
understanding this user manual. These operating instructions should be adhered
to. If in any doubt, please contact your supplier.
DANGER! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK
WARNING: The AT5600 must be connected to a safety ground (earth). Only
insert the 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 5X20 ANTISURGE.
Refer servicing only to qualified personnel who understand the danger of shock
hazards.
WARNING: The AT5600 can generate voltages that may be LETHAL. The
safety interlock is designed to ensure the safety of operators when used with a
Voltech approved safety system. To ensure operator safety, this interlock must
always be properly connected to a Voltech approved safety system.
This product has been constructed in compliance with the requirements of
EN61010-1, Pollution Degree 2, and Installation Category II: FOR INDOOR USE
ONLY. This ensures the safety of the instrument and the user when normal
precautions are followed.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 20
1.3.2. Consignes générales de sécurité – Français
Les appareils électriques peuvent constituer un danger pour la sécurité.
Il incombe à l'utilisateur de s'assurer de la conformité de l'installation avec les lois
locales ou les arrêtés municipaux en vigueur.
Seul le personnel qualifié doit installer cet équipement, après avoir lu et assimilé
le manuel de l'utilisateur.
Ces consignes d'utilisation doivent être suivies. En cas de doute, veuillez
contacter votre fournisseur
DANGER ! Risque d'électrocution
ATTENTION : L'AT5600 doit être connecté à une prise de terre de sécurité.
Ne brancher le cordon d'alimentation que sur une prise ayant un contact de
protection avec la terre. S'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation est en bon état
et exempt de dommage avant utilisation. Ne remplacer les fusibles que par des
fusibles de mêmes type et calibre : 2.0AT 5X20 TEMPORISÉ. Ne confier la
révision et la réparation de l'appareil qu'à du personnel qualifié qui a une
connaissance des risques d'électrocution.
ATTENTION : L'AT5600 peut générer des tensions susceptibles d'être
MORTELLES.
Le verrouillage réciproque de sécurité est conçu pour assurer la sécurité des
opérateurs lors de son utilisation avec un système de sécurité agréé par Voltech.
Afin d'assurer la sécurité de l'opérateur, ce verrouillage réciproque doit être
toujours connecté à un système de sécurité agréé par Voltech.
Pour toutes précisions, veuillez consulter le chapitre 6 de ce manuel de
l'utilisateur.
La construction du DC1000A est conforme aux exigences de la norme EN610101, Degré de pollution 2, Catégorie d'installation II: POUR UNE UTILISATION
INTÉRIEURE UNIQUEMENT. La sûreté de l'instrument et la sécurité de
l'utilisateur sont ainsi assurées lorsque les précautions habituelles sont prises.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 21
1.3.3. Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise – Deutsch
Elektrogeräte können ein Sicherheitsrisiko darstellen.
Es obliegt dem Benutzer, dafür zu sorgen, dass das Gerät nach den aktuellen
Gesetzen und Vorschriften installiert wird.
Dieses Gerät darf nur von qualifiziertem Personal installiert werden, das dieses
Benutzerhandbuch gelesen und verstanden hat.
Die Anweisungen in diesem Benutzerhandbuch müssen befolgt werden. Im
Zweifelsfall wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Lieferanten.
GEFAHR! Stromschlaggefahr
WARNUNG: Die AT5600 muss geerdet werden.
Das stromführende Kabel nur an einer Steckdose mit einem Schutzerdekontakt
anschließen. Vor Gebrauch prüfen, ob das stromführende Kabel in gutem
Zustand und unbeschädigt ist. Die trägen Feinsicherungen nur durch träge
Feinsicherungen desselben Typs und mit demselben Nennwert ersetzen:
5 x 20 mm, 2,0 A. Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Personal
durchgeführt werden, das die Gefahr von Stromschlägen versteht.
WARNUNG: Die AT5600 kann Spannungen erzeugen, die TÖDLICH sein
können.
Der Sicherheitsinterlock ist zum Schutz von Bedienern beim Einsatz mit einem
von Voltech zugelassenen Sicherheitssystem vorgesehen. Um den Schutz von
Bedienern zu gewährleisten, muss dieses Interlock immer ordnungsgemäß an
einem von Voltech zugelassenen Sicherheitssystem angeschlossen sein.
Zu vollständigen Details siehe Kapitel 6 dieses Benutzerhandbuchs.
Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen von DIN EN 61010-1
Verschmutzungsgrad 2 und Installationskategorie II: NUR FÜR INNENEINSATZ.
Hierdurch wird die Sicherheit des Instruments und des Benutzers gewährleistet,
solange normale Sicherheitsvorkehrungen befolgt werden.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 22
1.3.4. Instrucciones Generales de Seguridad –
Español
Los dispositivos eléctricos pueden constituir un riesgo de seguridad.
Es la responsabilidad del usuario asegurar el cumplimiento de la instalación con
todas las leyes y reglamentos locales vigentes.
Este equipo debe ser instalado solo por personal calificado después de leer y
comprender este manual del usuario.
Estas instrucciones de operación deben ser cumplidas. Ante cualquier duda, le
rogamos ponerse en contacto con su proveedor.
¡PELIGRO! Riesgo de Choque Eléctrico
ADVERTENCIA: El AT5600 tiene que ser conectado a una toma de tierra
segura. Inserte el cable tomacorriente solo a una toma provista de un contacto
protector de tierra. Asegúrese que el cable tomacorriente está en buenas
condiciones y sin daños antes de usarlo. Recambie los fusibles solo con el
mismo tipo y potencia nominal: 2.0AT 5X20 CON PROTECCIÓN DE
SOBRECARGAS. El servicio o reparación tiene que ser encargado solo a
personal calificado que comprende el peligro de los riesgos de electrocución.
ADVERTENCIA: El AT5600 puede generar voltajes LETALES.
El enclavamiento de seguridad está diseñado para asegurar la seguridad de los
operarios cuando se usa con un sistema de seguridad aprobado por Voltech.
Para asegurar la seguridad del operario, este enclavamiento tiene que ser
siempre conectado correctamente a un sistema de seguridad aprobado por
Voltech.
Véanse detalles completos en el Capítulo 6 de este manual del usuario.
Este producto ha sido construido conforme con los requisitos de EN61010-1,
Grado de Contaminación 2, y Categoría II de Instalación: SOLO PARA EMPLEO
EN INTERIORES. Esto asegura la seguridad del instrumento y del usuario
cuando se cumplen las precauciones normales de seguridad.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 23
1.3.5. Istruzioni generali di sicurezza – Italiano
I dispositivi elettrici possono costituire un pericolo per la sicurezza.
Spetta all’utilizzatore la responsabilità di garantire la conformità dell’impianto alle
norme e alle direttive locali vigenti in materia.
L’installazione di questo apparecchio deve essere affidata esclusivamente a
personale qualificato dopo attenta lettura e comprensione del presente manuale.
Attenersi alle istruzioni operative riportate in questo manuale. In caso di dubbi,
contattare il proprio fornitore di zona.
PERICOLO! Rischio di scosse elettriche
AVVERTENZA: l’AT5600 deve essere collegato a una rete provvista di messa
a terra di protezione.
Inserire il cavo di alimentazione solo in una presa munita di messa a terra di
protezione. Controllare che il cavo di alimentazione 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 deve essere affidato esclusivamente a personale qualificato in
grado di comprendere il pericolo posto dalle scariche elettriche.
AVVERTENZA: l’AT5600 può generare tensioni potenzialmente LETALI.
L’interblocco di sicurezza è progettato per garantire la sicurezza degli operatori se
utilizzato con un sistema di sicurezza approvato da Voltech. Per garantire la
sicurezza degli operatori, questo interblocco deve essere sempre correttamente
collegato a un sistema di sicurezza approvato da Voltech.
Per informazioni complete consultare il Capitolo 6 del presente manuale
d’uso.
Questo prodotto è stato realizzato conformemente ai requisiti della norma
EN61010-1, Grado di inquinamento 2, Categoria di installazione II: USARE SOLO
IN AMBIENTI INTERNI. Ciò garantisce la sicurezza dell’apparecchio e degli
utilizzatori a condizione che si adottino le normali precauzioni d’installazione e
uso.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 24
1.3.6. Algemene veiligheidsinstructies – Nederlands
Elektrische apparatuur kan een gevaar voor de veiligheid vormen.
Het valt onder de verantwoordelijkheid van de gebruiker om bij de installatie de
naleving van alle van kracht zijnde lokale voorschriften en wetten zeker te stellen.
Deze apparatuur dient na het lezen en begrijpen van deze handleiding voor de
gebruiker alleen door gekwalificeerd personeel te worden geïnstalleerd.
Men dient zich te houden aan deze instructies voor de bediening. Bij twijfel kunt u
contact opnemen met uw leverancier.
GEVAAR! Risico op elektrische schok
WAARSCHUWING: De AT5600 moet op een veiligheidsaarding (massa)
worden aangesloten.
Steek de stekker van de netstroomkabel alleen in een contactdoos met een
beschermend aardcontact. Zorg voor gebruik ervoor dat de netstroomkabel in
goede staat verkeert en onbeschadigd is. Vervang de zekeringen alleen door
hetzelfde type en vermogen: 2,0 AT 5X20 ANTISURGE. Laat onderhoud
uitsluitend uitvoeren door gekwalificeerd personeel dat het risico op shockgevaren
kent.
WAARSCHUWING: De AT5600 kan spanningen genereren die DODELIJK
kunnen zijn.
De veiligheidsvergrendeling is ontworpen om de veiligheid van gebruikers zeker
te stellen bij gebruik met een door Voltech goedgekeurd veiligheidssysteem. Om
de veiligheid van de gebruiker zeker te stellen moet deze vergrendeling altijd
correct zijn aangesloten op een door Voltech goedgekeurd veiligheidssysteem.
Zie Hoofdstuk 6 van deze gebruikershandleiding voor volledige
bijzonderheden.
Dit product is gebouwd conform de vereisten van EN61010-1,
Verontreinigingsgraad 2, en Installatiecategorie II: UITSLUITEND VOOR
BINNENGEBRUIK. Hierdoor wordt de veiligheid van het instrument en de
gebruiker wanneer men zich houdt aan normale voorzorgen gegarandeerd.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 25
1.3.7. Generel sikkerhedsvejledning – Dansk
Elektriske anordninger kan udgøre en sikkerhedsrisiko.
Det er brugerens ansvar at sikre, at installationen overholder lokale love eller
bestemmelser, der er i kraft.
Kun kvalificeret personale må installere dette udstyr, efter at de har læst og
forstået denne brugervejledning.
Denne driftsvejledning skal overholdes. I tvivlstilfælde bedes du kontakte din
leverandør.
FARE! Risiko for elektrisk stød
ADVARSEL: AT5600 skal være tilsluttet en jordforbindelse (jord).
Isæt kun strømledningen til en stikkontakt med en beskyttende jordkontakt.
Sørg for, at ledningen er i god stand og fri for skader inden brug. Udskift kun
sikringer med samme type og effekt: 2.0AT 5X20 OVERSPÆNDING.
Vedligeholdelse må kun foretages af kvalificeret personale, som forstår risiciene
for elektrisk stød.
ADVARSEL: AT5600 kan generere spændinger, der kan være LIVSFARLIGE.
En sikkerhedslåsemekanisme er udviklet til at sikre sikkerheden for operatører,
når den anvendes med et Voltech-godkendt sikkerhedssystem. For at sikre
operatørens sikkerhed skal denne lås altid være korrekt tilsluttet et Voltechgodkendt sikkerhedssystem.
Du kan finde alle oplysninger i kapitel 6 i denne brugermanual.
Dette produkt er konstrueret i overensstemmelse med kravene i EN61010-1,
forureningsgrad 2 og installationskategori II: KUN TIL INDENDØRS BRUG. Dette
sikrer instrumentets og brugerens sikkerhed, når normale forholdsregler følges.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 26
1.3.8. Allmänna säkerhetsanvisningar – Svenska
Elektriska enheter kan utgöra en säkerhetsrisk.
Det är användarens ansvar att se till att installationen efterlever alla gällande
lokala lagar och förordningar.
Endast behörig personal får installera utrustningen efter att ha läst och förstått
den här bruksanvisningen.
De här driftanvisningarna måste följas. Kontakta återförsäljaren om du är osäker.
FARA! Risk för elektriska stötar
VARNING: AT5600 måste vara kopplad till en skyddsjordning (jord).
Sätt endast i nätsladden i ett eluttag med en skyddande jordkontakt. Se till att
nätsladden är i gott skick och inte har några skador före användning. Byt endast
ut säkringar mot samma typ och märkning: 2.0AT 5X20 ANTISURGE. Service
får enbart utföras av behörig personal som förstår risken för elektriska stötar.
VARNING: AT5600 kan generera spänningar som kan vara DÖDLIGA.
Säkerhetsförreglingen är utformad för att säkerställa operatörens säkerhet vid
användning med ett Voltech-godkänt säkerhetssystem. Säkerhetsförreglingen
måste alltid vara ordentligt ansluten till ett Voltech-godkänt säkerhetssystem för
att säkerställa operatörens säkerhet.
Mer information finns i kapitel 6 i den här bruksanvisningen.
Den här produkten har tillverkats i överensstämmelse med kraven i SSEN 61010-1, föroreningsgrad 2 och installationskategori II: ENDAST FÖR
INOMHUSBRUK. På så vis säkerställs instrumentets och användarens säkerhet
när normala försiktighetsåtgärder iakttas.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 27
1.3.9. Yleiset turvallisuusohjeet – Suomi
Sähkölaitteet voivat muodostaa turvallisuusuhan.
Käyttäjän vastuulla on varmistaa, että asennus on kaikkien paikallisten säädösten
ja sääntöjen mukainen.
Vain pätevät henkilöt saavat asentaa tämän laitteen tämän käyttöoppaan
lukemisen ja sisäistämisen jälkeen.
Näitä käyttöohjeita on noudatettava. Jos jokin on epäselvää, ota yhteys
tavarantoimittajaan.
VAARA! Sähköiskuvaara
VAROITUS: AT5600 on liitettävä turvamaadoitukseen.
Työnnä virtajohto vain pistorasiaan, jossa on suojaava maakosketin. Varmista
ennen käyttöä, että virtajohto on hyvässä kunnossa ja ettei se ole vaurioitunut.
Vaihda sulakkeiden tilalle aina samantyyppiset ja luokitukseltaan vastaavat
sulakkeet: 2,0 AT 5 × 20 VIRTAPIIKKISUOJAUS. Teetä huoltotyöt aina pätevillä
työntekijöillä, jotka ymmärtävät sähköiskujen vaarat.
VAROITUS: AT5600 voi synnyttää mahdollisesti TAPPAVIA jännitteitä.
Turvalukitus on suunniteltu varmistamaan käyttäjien turvallisuus, kun sitä
käytetään yhdessä Voltechin hyväksymän turvajärjestelmän kanssa. Käyttäjän
turvallisuuden varmistamiseksi tämä lukitus on aina kytkettävä asianmukaisesti
Voltechin hyväksymään turvajärjestelmään.
Lisätietoja on tämän käyttöoppaan luvussa 6.
Tämä tuote on valmistettu standardin EN61010-1, saastumisaste 2 ja
asennusluokka II mukaisesti: VAIN SISÄKÄYTTÖÖN. Tämä varmistaa laitteen ja
käyttäjän turvallisuuden, kun normaaleja varotoimia noudatetaan.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 28
1.3.10. Obecné bezpečnostní pokyny – Ceština
Elektrická zařízení mohou být nebezpečná.
Je povinností uživatele zajistit při instalaci splnění všech platných místních
právních předpisů.
Toto zařízení smí instalovat pouze kvalifikovaní pracovníci po prostudování a
pochopení této uživatelské příručky.
Tyto provozní pokyny je nutné dodržet. V případě jakýchkoli pochybností se
obraťte na dodavatele.
NEBEZPEČÍ! Riziko úrazu elektrickým proudem
UPOZORNĚNÍ: Zařízení AT5600 musí být připojeno k bezpečnostnímu
uzemnění.
Napájecí kabel zapojujte pouze do zásuvky s ochranným uzemňovacím
kolíkem. Před použitím se přesvědčte, že je napájecí kabel v dobrém stavu a
nevykazuje poškození. Při výměně pojistek používejte pouze stejný typ se
stejným jmenovitým proudem: 2.0AT 5X20 ANTISURGE. Opravy a údržbu svěřte
pouze kvalifikovaným pracovníkům, kteří chápou nebezpečí úrazu elektrickým
proudem.
UPOZORNĚNÍ: Zařízení AT5600 může generovat napětí, která mohou být
SMRTÍCÍ.
Bezpečnostní blokování je navrženo tak, aby zajistilo bezpečnost při použití
s bezpečnostním systémem schváleným společností Voltech. Pro zajištění
bezpečnosti obsluhy je nutné, aby toto blokování bylo vždy správně připojeno
k bezpečnostnímu systému schválenému společností Voltech.
Podrobné informace naleznete v kapitole 6 této uživatelské příručky.
Tento produkt byl zkonstruován ve shodě s požadavky normy EN 61010-1,
stupeň znečištění 2 a kategorie přepěťových instalací II: POUZE PRO POUŽITÍ
VE VNITŘNÍCH PROSTORÁCH. Tím se zajistí bezpečnost zařízení a uživatele
při použití běžných preventivních opatření.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 29
1.3.11. Általános biztonsági utasítások – Magyar
Az elektromos készülékek biztonsági kockázatot okozhatnak.
A felhasználónak kell biztosítania, hogy a szerelés megfelel minden hatályos helyi
jogszabálynak és előírásnak.
Csak szakképzett személyzet szerelheti ezt a készüléket e felhasználói kézikönyv
elolvasása és megérése után.
Ezt a kezelési utasítást be kell tartani. Bármilyen kétség esetén, kérjük, forduljon
a helyi szállítóhoz.
VESZÉLY! Áramütés kockázata
FIGYELEM: Az AT5600 készüléket biztonságosan le kell földelni.
Csak dugja be a tápkábelt a védőföldelő érintkezővel ellátott aljzatba. Használat
előtt ügyeljen rá, hogy a tápkábel jó állapotban legyen, és ne legyen rajta
semmilyen sérülés. A biztosítót csak azonos típusú és teljesítményű biztosítóval
cserélje le: 2.0AT 5X20 ANTISURGE. A szervizt csak szakképzett személyzet
végezheti, akik jól ismerik az áramütés veszélyét.
FIGYELEM: Az AT5600 nagy feszültséget generálhat, amely adott esetben
HALÁLT okozhat.
A biztonsági reteszelés arra szolgál, hogy védje a kezelőket a Voltech által
jóváhagyott biztonsági rendszer használata közben. A kezelő biztonsága
érdekében e reteszelésnek mindig megfelelően csatlakoztatva kell lennie a
Voltech által jóváhagyott biztonsági rendszerhez.
Kérjük, a részleteket olvassa el e használati utasítás 6. fejezetében.
E készülék megfelel az EN61010-1, 2. szennyezési fokozat követelményeinek,
valamint a II. szerelési kategóriának: CSAK BELTÉRI HASZNÁLATRA szolgál.
Ez biztosítja a berendezés és a felhasználó biztonságát a szokásos
óvintézkedések betartása mellett.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 30
1.3.12. Ogólne instrukcje bezpieczeństwa – Polski
Urządzenia elektryczne mogą stwarzać zagrożenie dla bezpieczeństwa.
Obowiązkiem użytkownika jest zapewnienie zgodności instalacji z wszelkimi
obowiązującymi lokalnymi przepisami lub regulaminami.
Niniejsze urządzenie powinno być instalowane wyłącznie przez wykwalifikowany
personel po zapoznaniu się i zrozumieniu niniejszej instrukcji użytkownika.
Należy przestrzegać niniejszych instrukcji obsługi. W razie jakichkolwiek
wątpliwości prosimy skontaktować się z dostawcą.
NIEBEZPIECZEŃSTWO!
Ryzyko porażenia prądem elektrycznym
OSTRZEŻENIE: Urządzenie AT5600 należy podłączyć do uziemienia.
Przewód zasilający należy podłączać wyłącznie do gniazdka z uziemieniem
ochronnym. Sprawdzić, czy przewód zasilający jest w dobrym stanie
technicznym. Wymieniać bezpieczniki wyłącznie na bezpieczniki tego samego
typu i o tych samych parametrach: 2.0AT 5X20 ANTISURGE. Czynności
serwisowe należy zlecać tylko wykwalifikowanemu personelowi, który rozumie
zagrożenie porażeniem prądem elektrycznym.
OSTRZEŻENIE: Urządzenie AT5600 może wytwarzać potencjalnie
ŚMIERTELNE napięcia.
Zainstalowana jest blokada zabezpieczająca, aby zapewnić bezpieczeństwo
operatorów podczas stosowania z systemem bezpieczeństwa atestowanym
przez firmę Voltech. W celu zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa operatora blokada musi
być zawsze właściwie podłączona do systemu bezpieczeństwa atestowanego
przez firmę Voltech.
Szczegółowe informacje znajdują się w rozdziale 6 niniejszej instrukcji
użytkownika.
Urządzenie AT5600 zostało zbudowane zgodnie z wymogami normy EN61010-1,
stopień zanieczyszczenia 2 i kategoria instalacji II: WYŁĄCZNIE DO UŻYTKU
WEWNĄTRZ POMIESZCZEŃ. Stosowanie właściwych środków bezpieczeństwa
zapewni bezpieczeństwo urządzenia i użytkownika.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 31
1.3.13. Genel Güvenlik Talimatları - Türkçe
Elektrikli cihazlar güvenlik tehlikesi oluşturabilirler.
Bulunulan yerin yürürlükteki yasalarına ya da yönetmeliklerine uygun olarak
kurulum yapılması kullanıcının sorumluluğundadır.
Sadece bu kullanım kılavuzunu tamamen okuyup anlamış kalifiye kişiler bu cihazı
kurabilirler.
Cihazın çalıştırma talimatlarına her zaman uyulmalıdır. Emin olamadığınız şeyleri
satıcınıza sorunuz.
TEHLİKE! Elektrik Çarpması Riski
UYARI: AT5600 cihazının mutlaka toprak emniyeti (topraklama) yapılmalıdır.
Kablonun fişini sadece koruyucu topraklama hattı olan prizlere takınız.
Kullanmadan önce elektrik fişinin iyi durumda ve hasarsız olduğunu kontrol
ediniz. Sigortaları aynı tip ve aynı sınıf (2.0AT 5X20 ANTISURGE) sigortalarla
değiştiriniz. Sadece elektrik çarpması risklerini bilen kalifiye elemanlara servis
yaptırınız.
UYARI: AT5600, ÖLÜMCÜL olabilecek derecede voltaj üretebilir.
Voltech onaylı güvenlik sistemleriyle birlikte kullanıldığında operatörlerin
güvenliğini sağlamak için güvenli kilidi mevcuttur. Operatörün güvenliğini
sağlamak için bu kilidin mutlaka Voltech onaylı güvenlik sistemlerinden birisine
düzgün bir şekilde bağlı olması gerekmektedir.
Konuyu ayrıntılı olarak bu kullanım kılavuzunun 6. Bölümünde
bulabilirsiniz.
Bu ürün, EN61010-1, Pollution Degree 2 (2. Kirlilik Derecesi) ve Installation
Category II: FOR INDOOR USE ONLY (II. Kurulum Kategorisi: SADECE
İÇERİDE KULLANILAN CİHAZLAR) standardının gerekliklerine uygun olarak imal
edilmiştir.Bu standart, normal güvenlik tedbirlerine uyulması koşuluyla cihazın ve
kullanıcının güvenliğini garantiye alır.
C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 32
1.4. Package Contents
When you receive your new AT5600, the following accessories will also be in the
packing box. Also given are the Voltech part numbers (VPN) in case 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 Conformance (VPN 96-048)
1 x Certificate of Calibration (VPN 96-049)
1 x “The AT5600; what’s new?” Flyer (VPN 86-794)
If there is anything missing from this list when you first unpack your new AT5600,
then please contact your supplier for an immediate replacement.
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 33
2. System Overview
2.1. What is the AT5600?
The AT5600 is the latest model of AT 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,
simultaneously recalling test programs and recording test results. This allows a
seamless migration to the AT5600 to take advantage of all the benefits it has to
offer.
Chapter
2
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 34
2.2. What is the AT5600 used for?
Your AT5600 is designed for fast, accurate and reliable testing of transformers
and other wound components in a production or goods inwards environment. It is
however a versatile instrument with many ways in which it can be set up and
used.
It is important that you take the time to read this section and the overview in the
following section to understand the product capabilities and make the best use of
the AT5600 in your environment.
2.3. AT5600 Features Summary
Features:
ATi
AT3600
AT5600
20 way switching matrix
✓ ✓ ✓
PC test editor and results server
✓ ✓ ✓
Test fixture system
✓ ✓ ✓
Small signal tests e.g. inductance, capacitance,
✓ ✓ ✓
Telecoms. tests e.g. return loss, longitudinal
✓ ✓ ✓
Insulation resistance
500v
7000V
7000V
Hi-pot (AC)
5000V
5000V
Hi-pot (DC)
7000V
7000V
Surge testing
5000V
5000V
Magnetizing current and open circuit voltage
270V
270V
Watts, Stress Watts
✓
✓
Leakage Current
✓
✓
Hi-pot Ramp (AC)
5000V
5000V
Hi-pot Ramp (DC)
7000V
7000V
Ethernet (For networked communications)
✓
USB (For simple program editing and printing)
✓
Measurements optimized for accuracy and speed
✓
Fast stabilization of magnetizing current
✓
Audit Testing
✓
Diagnostic Testing
✓
Load Compensation
✓
Over 35 different tests are available for the AT5600.
Check our website at www.voltech.com for details of new tests.
Most can be installed within a few minutes by purchasing a software upgrade.
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 35
2.4. Front Panel Description
(1) Front USB ‘A’ connector
This allows printing of test results to an Epson TM-T88V USB Printer.
(2) Touch Screen Display
A Touch Screen color LCD that provides the main user interface to the
instrument. 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 illuminate
around the button while measurements are being made.
(4) STOP Button and indicator
Press this button to stop running a test program. A red indicator will illuminate
around the button when measurements have been stopped.
(5) Power Indicator
This indicates that the power supply to the instrument is switched on.
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 36
(6) USB ‘B’ connector
For connection to a computer used to control the instrument (usually using the
Windows AT Editor software. Please see section 14.2.2 for instructions on
installing USB drivers on your PC first).
(7) Locking Knob
For locking knobs are provided to 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 four wire (Kelvin)
measurements.
(9) Sense and Power connections
Each of the twenty nodes has a sense and power connection. These are labeled
on the test bay for easy identification. Separate sense and power connections
allow for four wire (Kelvin) connections to the part under test so that test fixture
connections are not included in the measurements.
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 37
2.5. Rear Panel Description
(1) Chassis Earth
Earth post for connection of the chassis earth when used with an unearthed
mains connection. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
(2) Safety Interlock
Supplied protected by a cover plate, this connects 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 access to the port, remove the cover plate
using a screwdriver as shown
(3) Peripheral Interface
Supplied protected by a cover plate, this connects to Voltech accessories. HIGH
VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT (<=400Vpk). See section 10.3.4, Peripheral
Interface. To gain access to the port, remove the cover plate using a screwdriver
as shown
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 38
Removal and Replacement of a Cover Plate
(4) Remote Port
The Remote Port is used to electrically signal the status and control the AT5600
allowing external indicators (Running/Pass/Fail) and control inputs (Run/Stop).
For more information see 10.3.3
(5) Chassis Terminal (0V)
This is the AT5600 chassis 0V potential and it used when connecting peripherals
that need to reference the signal potentials. It is a 4mm Banana socket
connection. THIS 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. For more
information see 10.3.6 and 7.26
(7) Rear USB ‘A’ connector and Ethernet Port
This allows printing of test results to a USB Epson TM-T88V Printer.
The Ethernet Port provides a 10/100 Ethernet Network connection for
communication with the AT5600 using the TCP/IP protocol. This is the
recommended method for communication with the Voltech AT Series Server
Software.
(8) Auxiliary Port
This RS232 serial port is used for connection to external peripherals or a
computer system running the Voltech AT Series Editor software.
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
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 40
(9) Server Port
This RS232 serial port if used for connection to a computer system running the
Voltech AT Series Server software. It is normally only used for legacy connections
where an AT5600 is being used to replace an AT3600 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 this socket
using the supplied power cord or equivalent to IEC60320 C13 type with 3A
minimum current capability and voltage rating greater or equal to the mains
supply voltage. Contained within the module are two fuses which must always be
replaced when necessary with the same type and rating (2.0AT 5X20
ANTISURGE).
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 41
2.6. Air Circulation
The AT5600 has air vents in both sides that draw in and expel air to keep 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, displaying an over
temperature warning message. This message may also be shown if the air
filters become blocked.
See the Maintenance chapter, section 11.1, Air Filters, for more information.
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 42
2.7. Tilt Feet
To improve the visibility of test pins under certain operator seating arrangements,
or to give the AT5600 the same tilt as the AT3600, the rear feet may be tilted.
Tilting the feet
2.8. Lifting Points
Two lifting points (one for 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 fingers of each hand placed inside the recesses.
Always follow good manual handling practices. If you are unsure of how to safely
lift this product, then please consult your health and safety information.
For handling, the weight of this product should be taken as 19 Kg.
See section 10.5 for full weight and dimension information.
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 43
2.9. A Typical Installation
2.9.1. Server PC – results and test program
management
Windows based Server software for easy 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 Series Editor Software)
• Requires no software programming skills or expertise.
• Test conditions may be entered manually or chosen automatically by
measuring a sample transformer.
• Up to 50 user tests per program.
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 44
2.9.3. Test Fixture
The test fixture acts as an interface between the spring probes of the AT5600 and
the part under test. They can be made to order or easily customized from
standard fixture kits to allow fast and efficient contacts to be made. See Chapter
13, Test Fixtures.
2.9.4. Light Curtain (or another 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 safety interlocks must be properly connected before any high
voltage test can execute.
For manual operation, if high voltage tests are required, the Voltech safety system
is recommended. This is based around the use of Infra-Red-light beams to
provide a safety curtain and has the advantage of not slowing test throughput.
For more information on safety systems, see chapter 6, Safety Systems.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 45
3. Using the AT5600
3.1. Usage Overview
The following activities must be carried out to use 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 suitable test
program for the component under test.
Store the test program for retrieval by the AT5600.
Load and run the test program.
Store and analyze the test results.
Chapter
3
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 46
3.2. Test Fixtures
The AT Series has been designed with its own test fixture system to make
connections to a huge array of different component footprints.
1. Fixtures are constructed on a standard ‘fixture board’ which fits into the top
surface of the tester.
2. The fixture 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 mounting and flying lead transformers.
4. A single test fixture can be used for all transformers wound on the same
bobbin.
As well as the standard fixture system, custom fixtures are available from Voltech
partners. Please see the Voltech website www.voltech.com for more information.
For details of the Voltech fixture system, please see chapter 13, Test Fixtures.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 47
3.3. Creating Test Programs - AT Editor
The test program is simply the list of tests to be performed on a wound
component.
Individual parts should each have their own test program, and as an example, a
typical program for a three-winding switch-mode power supply transformer could
be as follows:
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 selected from a list of ‘available tests’ by
clicking with the mouse. The test details (such as the transformer terminals, test
conditions, and pass / fail limits) are then entered into the dialogue box.
Normally, the Editor Software communicates with the AT5600 using the USB
connection. It can also be used with the Auxiliary Port of the Tester connected to
a spare RS232 Com-Port on the PC.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 48
Simple 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 retrieval. For full details of the
AT Editor Software, see section 14, AT Series Editor Software.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 49
3.4. Utilizing Editor Test Programs
The AT Editor software (section 14) allows you to create and evaluate each
individual test program. It is not intended to manage the large numbers of test
programs that may be required daily once they are in ‘production’ use. Store the
program in the AT Server program directory once a program has been developed.
It shall then be made available to the AT5600 to load up and be ready to run
through the AT5600 user interface.
The Editor 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).
3.4.1. Storing programs on the Server
One of the software packages supplied with the AT5600 is called the AT Server.
Usually, the Server software is installed onto a PC which is left on during
operating hours to distribute test programs to AT5600(s) as well as to log all test
results.
The AT5600 has a 'Server' port on its rear panel for connecting to the Server
using an RS232 COM port, but normally connection is made over a TCP/IP
network utilizing the Ethernet interfaces present on the computer and the AT5600.
Server and Editor on separate computers
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 50
Transferring programs to the Server
Transferring a new test program from the Editor to the Server can be done in any
of the following ways:
• Directly from PC to PC via an external 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 installed on the same computer
With the Editor and Server installed on the same PC, configuring the Server to
use the same default program folder as the Editor is recommended. This way all
the test programs are immediately available for use by the Editor and Server.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 51
3.5. Results Printing
The AT5600 can be configured to automatically print results at the end of each
program run and the results can be printed using the PRINT soft-key through the
user interface as detailed in Section 8.
Automatic printing is configured as part of the test program using the Editor
software. Please see section 14.5.1, “Setting the Program Options”, about
automatic printing configuration.
All printing has been tested using the Epson TM-T88V printer. This is a very high-
speed printer with print speeds up to 300mm per second.
Although other compatible models may work correctly, 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.
3.5.1. Report Format
The format of the print output uses simple characters to maximize the speed of
printing. ASCII characters are used using a fixed width font to give a consistent
presentation. The width of the print is 56 characters and centralized to the printer
paper.
-------------------------------------------------| VOLTECH INSTRUMENTS |- Note 1
| AT5600 PART UNDER TEST REPORT |
| |
|S/N: 100011200016 |- Note 2
|F/W: 0.007.053 |- Note 3
|OPERATOR: TEK |- Note 4
|BATCH: 015 |- Note 5
|PART NUM: INDUCTOR |- Note 6
|PART S/N: X00058 |- Note 7
|DATE: 18-DEC-15 10:34:43 |- Note 8
|RESULT: *** FAIL *** |- Note 10
--------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------|ID TYPE MINIMUM MAXIMUM RESULT P/F |
|1 R 80.00mΩ 100.0mΩ 90.66mΩ P 0000|- Note 9
| 2 LS 2.000uH 6.000uH 4.403uH P 0000|
| 3 QL 20.00 30.00 31.45 F 0000|
| *** FAIL *** |- Note 10
--------------------------------------------------
Note:
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 52
1. The report title
2. The serial number of the AT5600 that is printing this report.
3. AT5600 Firmware Version.
4. The operator name as entered at the start of the batch. This line is omitted if no
operator name has been entered.
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 serial number is
not set.
8. The date and time of the test (only shown if date and time on reports is selected.
Please see section 14.5.1 about setting the options).
9. A result line is shown for every test in the program. The last 4 digits show the
status code for the result.
10. The overall result can be PASS or FAIL.
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 53
3.6. Recommended Configuration
The standard installation in a large production facility could use several testers,
together with a Server PC for test program and results archive:
Advantages
• Convenient storage and management of large numbers of test
programs (e.g. >1000).
• Easy storage and management of test results.
• Importing results into other Windows applications 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 Series testers may be connected to each Server PC
Limitations
• Requires the Server PC to be permanently connected and running.
This is to allow the tester uninterrupted access to the server, for the
purposes of accessing programs and storing results.
• Usually requires an additional PC (which could be a portable) to be
attached locally to (the USB or Auxiliary Port) one of the AT testers
when a new program needs to be developed and evaluated
• .
C H A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E A T 5 6 0 0
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 54
3.7. Operating the AT5600 in Production Test
The AT5600 has been designed to work in both manual and robotic production
situations.
3.7.1. Manual Use
In manual use, the 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's Remote Port provides signals for control systems.
For interface details see 10.3.3
The AT5600 shall be connected to a Server PC to allow the option for full
statistical process control – results can be used to adjust and check
manufacturing parameters.
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 55
4. AT5600 Functional Description
4.1. Behind the Front Panel
It is not necessary to understand the operation of the AT5600, but it may be of
interest as well as helping to understand its capabilities and to troubleshoot
measurement 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 not need to know how each block functions to use the tester. The
following explanation is included for users who wish to understand more.
4.1.1. Test Nodes
These are the spring-loaded ATE pins that can be seen on the top surface of the
tester. Each node is made up of two contacts - a ‘power’ pin, and a ‘sense’ pin -
forming a Kelvin pair.
Chapter
4
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 56
4.1.2. Relay Switching Matrix
The purpose of the relay-switching matrix is to connect the selected test source
and measurement circuits to the nodes required in the test.
The matrix is a crucial component in the performance of the AT5600. It is made
up of very advanced, high speed, high voltage reed relays, capable both of
holding off the 7000V test voltages used in Hi Pot tests, and of accurately
switching the very small voltages and currents encountered in other tests.
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 millions of switching operations.
4.1.3. Processors
The AT Series Testers are based on a two-processor design:
• A standard microprocessor which acts as controller, controls the test
sources, and drives the relay matrix, the keyboard and display, and the
various interfaces.
• A fast-digital signal processor that performs the measurements.
4.1.4. Test Sources
There are six different test sources within the AT5600. The processors select
which one is to be connected to the relay matrix as each test is executed.
AC HI POT
DC HI POT / IR
SURGE
HI POWER
LO POWER
CONSTANT CURRENT
PROCESSORS
RELAY MATRIX
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 57
Low Power Generator – 50 Ohm impedance
The Low Power Generator can produce up to 5 V
RMS
and contains 50Ω source
impedance, therefore the maximum Test Signal which can be delivered depends
on the load connected to the source. The maximum Test Signal shall be;
V
out
= V
LPG
* [Z
Load
/ (Z
Load
+ R
50Ω
)]
Example:
An “R Test” to measure a component with a nominal resistance of 500Ω, the
maximum Test Signal that can be programmed is;
V
out
= 5V * [500 / (500 + 50)] = 4.55 V
4.1.5. Measurement Circuits
The AT5600 tester contains a variety of circuits, capable of performing all the
following measurements:
• Voltages from less than 1mV to greater than 7000V
• Currents from nano-amps to amps
• DC and harmonic analysis
• RMS, mean-sense, wattage and VA analysis
Again, the processors select which is appropriate for each test as it is executed.
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 58
4.1.6. Touch Screen & Buttons
The front-panel of the tester contains a color LCD graphics touch screen display,
a RUN button and STOP button.
To give the greatest versatility and ease of use, a touch screen menu system is
based around ‘soft-keys’, which are situated on the right of the display. During
operation, the display shows 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 always shown in the main display area. This will
communicate what should be done, and what options are available, including the
functions of the RUN and STOP buttons. Generally, the RUN and STOP buttons
are active, and will start testing, or stop it while it is in progress.
4.1.7. Interfaces
The AT5600 Interfaces include the USB ports, Ethernet, Remote, Auxiliary, User
Port and Server Ports. See section 10.3 for full interface specifications.
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 59
4.2. How Does the AT5600 Tester Run a Test?
Programming of each test is done at a high level; it is not strictly necessary for
you to know the details of how tests are executed within the tester. However, for
some users this subject may be of interest, therefore a brief explanation has been
included here.
When the test program is loaded into the tester, each individual test is assembled
into a sequence of operations involving the components in the functional block
diagram shown in 4.1-1. The sequence is different for each test, and 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 measuring inductance may be summarized as
follows:
For other tests, the sequence may be more complicated.
Notes: All the relay switching is completed before the test source is energized;
this will ensure that there can be no arcing and prolong the life of the relays.
In contrast to some LCR bridges, the AT Series testers trim the test source to give
the user programmed test conditions. This will guarantee that the same test
conditions are applied to all transformers that use the same test program.
At the end of the test, the source is safely ramped down, so that the relay
switching for any subsequent test will always occur with the source removed.
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
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 61
5. Getting Started
5.1. Installing the AT5600
Place the tester on a suitable work surface in the position where it is to be used.
Refer to section 2.9, A Typical Installation, for an overview of installation
requirements.
Before deciding on the exact location, it may be useful to refer to chapter 6, Safety
Systems, which describes a safety system to protect operators from the high
voltages which may be present on the components under test.
Switch on the supplies to the PC.
Ensure that the top surface of the tester is not fitted with any test fixture and
nothing is touching any of the test nodes. Connect the tester's line input 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
detailed in chapter 6, Safety Systems.
For Demo Units; The AT5600 shall indicate how many days the unit will remain
activated for use on the Touch Panel Display top level menu.
5.2. Installing the Windows Software
Install the Editor software as in section 14.2, “Installing the Editor Software”, and
configure the communications port to control the AT5600 as in section 14.3.3.
Communication Configuration
5.3. Install the Server Software
The Server software is normally installed on a different PC from the Editor
software, The Server PC needs to be permanently connected to the AT5600 to
download programs to the AT5600 and to save test results.
Follow the instructions “Starting for the first time”, in section 15.3.
Chapter
5
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 62
The Server software must be installed and operational to follow the server
functionality in the quick start tutorial.
5.4. Quick Start Tutorial
After you have installed the AT5600 together with the editor and server software
packages as described in section 5.2 and 5.3, you may wish to follow through this
tutorial to familiarize yourself with the system operation.
This tutorial 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 used.
5.4.1. Creating a Simple Schematic
This tutorial describes a method of setting up the tester to test a two-winding
transformer with the following specification:
Resistance of winding AB 59-73 OHMS
Resistance of winding CD 59-73 OHMS
Inductance of winging AB >3H
Turns ratio AB to CD 1:1 +- 2%
Start the editor program by double-clicking with the left mouse button on the editor
icon, the first thing to do is to ‘draw’ a schematic of the transformer to be tested.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 63
1. Using the left mouse button, click on ‘Schematic’ on the Top-Level menu bar,
and select ‘Add Winding’ from the menu.
You will now see a winding with two terminals, floating below the mouse
pointer. Place the winding on the left-hand side of the screen and press the
left mouse 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 box or right click on the Terminal 2 box
and type the name of the second terminal (e.g. ‘B’) in that box. Then click OK
or press [Enter].
Repeat steps 1-3 to create a second winding.
This time place the winding on the right-hand side of the screen, a mirror image of
the first winding, and use different terminal names (e.g. ‘C’ and ‘D’). The screen
should then look like this:
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 64
Now, connect the windings to the test nodes of the tester:
Place the mouse pointer over terminal A; press and hold the right mouse button.
Continue holding the mouse button down and drag the mouse pointer to test node
9. Release the button. A wire 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 schematic layout of a four-terminal transformer.
5.4.2. Creating the Test Program
After creating the transformer schematic, you may now create an example
program, containing the following four tests:
Resistance of winding AB (1 M to 209 m)
Resistance of winding CD (171 m to 209 m)
Inductance of winding AB (>330 uH)
Turns ratio AB to CD (1:1 2%)
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 65
1. Set up the program options:
From the top-level menu bar select: ‘Program’ menu, then select ‘Options’
The following dialogue box will appear:
Using the left mouse button, click to enable the following option
‘Send Results to Server’
In the Fixture ID box, enter the name:
‘UNIVERSAL’
Click 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 left: The schematic window showing the two windings.
Right side: The available tests window listing all the tests available on your
AT5600. (Any test that is not available shall be grayed-out).
Lower left: The Program window displaying the tests programmed so far.
There are three tabs; General Tests, Audit Tests, and Diagnostic
Tests
• General Tests
• Audit Tests
• Diagnostic Tests
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 66
In the lower left window, select the tab labeled 'General Tests’. Next, double
click the left mouse button on the ‘R Winding Resistance’ from the ‘Available
Tests’ window.
The following dialogue box will appear.
Enter the terminal names. 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 four ways:
% Click on this button to enter a nominal value with a percentage
tolerance (for example, 190 m with 10% tolerance),
>< Click on this button to enter minimum and maximum values (for
example, 171 m and 209 m)
> Click to enter just a minimum value (for example, > 171 m),
< Click to enter just a maximum value (for example < 209 m).
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 67
In this example, the >< limits will be used:
(The ‘Ohm’ unit button is selected by clicking the radio button with the
mouse.)
If the "User Offset Enabled" check box is checked, a value can be entered into
the edit box. The value entered (in the units shown) is then added to any
results returned from the AT tester. This function can be used to adjust for
measurement 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 parameters will now appear in the
‘Program’ window.
Add the second test by double clicking the left mouse button, select ‘R
Winding Resistance’ from the ‘Available Tests’ window.
At the dialogue box, enter the data as before; this time for the second winding:
Integration (Leave as the default - Medium)
High terminal C
Low terminal D
Minimum 20 m
Maximum 171 m
Click on the ‘OK’ button. Again, the test and its parameters will appear in the
‘Program’ window.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 68
Add the third test by double clicking the left mouse button, select ‘LS
Inductance (Series Circuit)’ from the ‘Available Tests’ window.
At the dialogue box, enter the data required for the inductance test:
Signal 1V (again choose the V units button by clicking 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’ button. Again, the test and its parameters will appear in the
‘Program’ window.
Finally, add the fourth test by double clicking the left mouse button, select ‘TR
Turns Ratio’ from the ‘Available Tests’ window.
At the dialogue box, enter the data required for the turns ratio test:
Voltage 1 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Integration (Leave as the default - Medium)
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 69
The AT measures the turns-ratio between ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ windings;
and allows the possibility of applying the test voltage to a third ‘energized’
winding. For this example, the primary and energized windings are 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:
Primary: Secondary 1:1
Neg 2%
Pos 2%
Click on the ‘OK’ button. Again, the test and its parameters will appear in the
‘Program’ window.
The lower left window should now contain the complete program. The scroll
bars in this window enable you to view each test in the program in turn to
check that it is correct.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 70
3. Save the Program
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 on the OK
button to close the dialogue box and save the test program in the editor
default directory.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 71
5.4.3. Running the Program from the Editor
Having created the test program, it is now ready to run on your AT5600 under the
control of the Editor. Before proceeding further, make sure that the AT5600 has
been powered on and communications are correctly configured in the editor (see
14.3.3).
To run the program:
1. From the Top Level ‘Tester’ menu, select ‘Download Program’.
The editor will now 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 download has failed, check your
communications settings and try again. If the download continues to fail,
reboot your PC and try again.
For now, run the program from the editor software.
2. Again, from the Top Level ‘Tester’ menu, select ‘Run Program’.
The test program will now start running. When it is finished, you will see a
dialogue box containing the results of the test.
If the transformer had been connected as in the schematic to nodes 7, 8, 9,
and 10 then the results might be:
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 72
If there is no transformer is fitted, the results will have no meaning, but you
have now successfully installed the AT5600 and the AT editor software.
The results window will give you the options to:
1. Re-run the test program.
2. Print the test results.
3. Save the test results.
4. Close the window.
Closing the window 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 and storage of test results and is
recommended for handling large numbers of different test programs.
Having created, saved and tested the program TUTORIAL using the Editor, you
are now able to run it again on your AT Series Tester, but this time using the
Server. The procedure for transferring the program to the Server archive will
depend on where you have installed the Editor and Server programs.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 73
Editor and Server on Separate PC’s
In many situations, the Editor and Server would be installed on separate PC’s (as
shown in the illustration on page 2.2.2). It’s not common for a company to use a
Network drive to store test programs in one central location.
The *.ATP files can be easily moved using normal Windows Cut and Paste in
windows explorer from your PC to a network drive.
Editor and 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 ‘Part’ menu, select ‘Save As’,
At the dialogue box, type in the part name TUTORIAL, as before, but change the
directory to the one selected for program storage for the Server
e.g. C:\AT3600\SERVER
Click on the OK button to close the dialogue box and save the test program in the
Server program directory. (note- the At Server allows you to change the program
store directory, so check where the AT SERVER has the programs folder
specified. This example shown is just the default directory.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 74
The next section of the Tutorial demonstrates running the program on the AT5600
tester from the Server store.
Before proceeding to that section, if the Server and Editor are using the same
COM-Port on the single PC, re-allocate the COM-Port from the Editor to the
Server:
1. Close down the Editor by clicking on ‘Part’ menu, select ‘Exit from the
Top Level.
2. Start the Server by double clicking on its Windows icon.
3. Configure the COM-Port for the Server.
4. Remove the cable between the AT Auxiliary Port and the PC COMPort.
5. Connect the cable between the AT Server Port and the PC COM-Port.
1. Start the Server program by double-clicking with the left mouse button on the
Server icon.
Ensure the communication port is set up by clicking on ‘Setup menu, select
‘Communications from the Top Level. The configure server communication
dialog box will now appear;
Add the Com Port assign to the server port to the open channel window, and
then click Close.
2. Loading a program from the server:
A full description of the Front Panel operation is given in Chapter 8.
Using the front panel of the AT5600, from the top-level menu, tap the soft-key
EXECUTE to change to the following display:
C H A P T E R 5 – 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 in our example.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 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 the test results, tap the RESULTS soft-key; you will see the following
display:
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 77
5.5. USB Printer Setup
The AT5600 can be configured to automatically print the test results at the end of
each program run and the results.
Automatic printing is configured as part of the test program using 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 is described in the following step-by-step instruction.
1. Close the paper roll cover of the Epson printer
2. Turn on the printer while pressing the Feed button. The status shall print.
3. After the printing, has been completed, the Paper LED shall be flashing
indicating that it is in set-up mode.
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 78
4. Press and hold the Feed button 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. Customize Value Settings. Then press and hold the Feed button for
more than one second. The printer shall print the following;
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 79
6. Press the Feed button, for less than one second, eleven times. This will
access Mode 11. USB Interface Settings. Then press and hold the Feed
button for more than 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
second. The printer shall print the following;
8. Press the Feed button, for less than one second, two times. This will set the
printer to Printer Class. Then press and hold the Feed button for more than
one second. The printer shall print the following;
C H A P T E R 5 – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 80
9. At this 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 configured correctly, the system will display the Printer icon on the
front panel as shown below.
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 81
6. Safety Systems
6.1. Introduction
Many of the tests available for the AT5600 can generate dangerously high voltages,
which could cause operator injury unless proper safety precautions are taken.
With this in mind, the rear panels of the AT5600 and some AT accessories have been
designed with a safety interlock connector, which is described in the user manual of
those products.
Unless the 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
being used. In a robotic production line, for example, the tester could be in an enclosed
area, and the safety switches could be mounted in the door.
With manual production, the safety system could be based on a physical barrier, for
example, a ‘lid’ fitted with safety interlock switches. However, the requirement to open
and close such a barrier will give a slower speed of test, and often the reduced
production throughput that follows from this may not be acceptable.
Chapter
6
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 82
6.2. Recommended Safety Systems
The AT5600 which can generate dangerous voltages during routine production testing.
For optimum safety, ease of use, and test speed, Voltech recommends the use of a
safety light curtain with the AT5600
The safety system is based on the use of an infrared light curtain as a barrier between
the operator and the dangerously high voltages present on the transformer under test.
The light curtain is positioned in front of the AT5600, the light curtain barrier extends well
beyond the width of the tester so that the operator is not impeded when he/she has to
load 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 safety system is an Omron Safety Light Curtain (100-111), which is CE
approved, making it suitable for use anywhere in the world
For complete information please see the user manual
98-120 Omron Light Curtain User Manual
6.2.2. Description of the Banner Light Curtain
system
An alternative Safety Light Curtain solution may be purchased direct from Banner
Engineering.
This requires the simple addition of a Voltech Supplied cable (250-030) to the offthe-shelf Banner solution.
This solution is NOT CE-Marked, so will not be suitable for some countries.
Details of Banner OEM parts and installation are found in the manual.
98-121 Safety Interlock Cable for Banner EZAC-R9-QE8 User Manual
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 83
6.2.3. Constructing your own Safety System
Figure 6.2.3 shows the principles of how to construct a safety system based on
the signals available on the 9-way AT Safety Interlock connector.
For the interlock to be activated three separate conditions must be met. One of
the conditions is a fixed resistor which prevents accidental activation if all 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 protected from damage
inside a covering which is earth bonded.
3) The safety signals may be switched using Safety electromechanical relays,
contactors, or any other switches operated by a device that detects an
operator has breached the safety barrier(s).
Voltech can supply a pre-made cable suitable for integrating the AT with your
own system
Part number 250-030 Safety Interlock Cable
User manual 98-121 Safety Interlock Cable User Manual
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 84
6.3. Safety Notices
Operator Safety
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the AT5600 and its
associated safety systems are installed, maintained, and operated in
accordance with all safety guidance and legislation that may be locally in
force.
A light curtain will provide only part of the complete safety function that is
required.
The AT5600 and light curtain must be installed by a designated Qualified
Safety Person who will conduct an overall assessment of the risks involved
and provide operator training, safety notices, and further safety equipment
as 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 enclosure’ which
prevents access from all sides to the dangerous voltages on the transformer
under test. The infrared safety system can only provide one side of this safety
enclosure - that which faces the operator.
If there is a danger that an operator or any other person could touch the
transformer under test from either the side or the rear of the tester, then you must
also take steps to prevent this, by installing suitable physical barriers, if there is
any danger that the operator could touch the transformer under test from above,
then further precautions should be taken to provide physical barriers to guard
against this.
Typical installation is shown below
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 85
The infrared safety system is housed in three separate modules:
1 A vertical column of transmitters, which form 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
electronics and the interface to the tester.
The interconnection between each of the modules is via simple multi-way cables, which
are easy for you to install.
Typical installation is shown below
2
1
3
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 86
6.5. The AT5600 safety system user interface
This section describes the various operating and warning messages that may be
observed on the AT5600 when it is being used with a safety light curtain.
Please consult the documentation supplied with your safety system for its own
operating instructions.
The tester has three distinct points in its operation when it may check the
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 system indicates that the light curtain is broken before the start of the
measurement then the tester will display a Red Safety Interlock icon, otherwise
the tester will display a Green Safety Interlock icon indicating the system is safe to
use as shown below
If the light curtain is beams are broken after the measurement has started, then
the test will be stopped, and the voltage source shut down and the Safety
Interlock icon shall change from Green to Red.
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 87
6.6. Constructing Safe Fixtures
When constructing a test fixture, the external surfaces of the transformer and its
connections, must NOT protrude beyond any of the edges of the test fixture at
any time
This is to ensure that a safe working distance of 100mm minimum, is maintained
from the transformer 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
under test before the user's hand has reached the component or it's connections.
6.7. DC1000 DC Bias Current Source
When operating the DC1000A(s) with the AT5600, For Safety Requirements refer
to DC1000A User Manual (98-102).
6.8. AC Interface Fixture
When operating the AC Interface Fixture with the AT5600,
For Safety Requirements refer to AC Interface Fixture User Manual (98-072).
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
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 89
7. Tests and Test Conditions
7.1. Available Tests
The following table summarizes the tests available for the AT5600 and indicates
where they might be used
To determine which test are available, connect the AT5600 to a PC via 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 have 14 of the
tests installed. Please contact Voltech if you wish to purchase tests that are not
available. We can also issue a 30-day timed trial code free of charge to allow you
try tests before committing to purchase.
See section 14.9 Customize Tester for instruction to upgrade your AT5600 with
additional tests.
Chapter
7
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 90
7.1.1. LOW VOLTAGE Tests
Test
Description
Main Application
Winding Tested
Reason for Test
CTY
Continuity
All transformers
Properly installed
fixture
R
DC Resistance
All transformers
All windings
Properly installed
fixture. Correct wire
used. Integrity of
terminations
LS
Inductance
(Series circuit)
Most transformers
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
One winding usually
the primary
Correct primary
turns. Right grade of
core material. Core
correctly assembled
LP
Inductance
(Parallel circuit)
Most transformers
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
One winding usually
the primary
Correct primary
turns. Right grade of
core material. Core
correctly assembled
QL
Quality Factor
Most transformers
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
One winding usually
the primary
Right grade of core
material Core
correctly assembled
Check for shorted
turns
RLS
Equivalent
Series
Resistance
Most transformers
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 transformers
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
One winding usually
the primary
Right grade of core
material Core
correctly assembled
Check for shorted
turns
D
Dissipation
Factor
Most transformers
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
One winding usually
the primary
Right grade of core
material Core
correctly assembled
Check for shorted
turns
LL
Leakage
Inductance
SMPS transformers
Communication
Transformers Others
as applicable
Selected windings
Check windings have
been installed in the
correct position
relative to the core
C
Interwinding
Capacitance
High frequency
transformers.
Isolating transformers
Check winding
positioning Check
insulation thickness
between windings
TR
Turns Ratio and
Phasing
Most transformers,
but usually not line
frequency
transformers
All windings
Check windings have
corrected turns and
phasing
TRL
Turns Ratio by
Inductance
As with Turns Ratio
but used where there
is poor flux linkage
between windings.
All windings
Check windings have
correct turns and
phasing
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 91
LVOC
Low Voltage
Open Circuit
All transformers
All other windings
Correct secondary
turns. Correct
phasing
LSB
Inductance with
Bias Current
(Series Circuit)
Transformers for use
in applications where
passing significant
(DC) bias current is
part of the normal
operation
One winding
Correct number of
turns. Right grade of
core material Core
correctly assembled
LPB
Inductance with
Bias Current
(Parallel Circuit)
Transformers for use
in applications where
passing significant
(DC) bias current is
part of the normal
operation
One winding
Correct number of
turns. Right grade of
core material Core
correctly assembled
OUT
Output to User
Port
Allows the AT to
perform external
switching as part of
the test program.
R2
DC Resistance
Match
SMPS, audio &
telecom
All windings
Checks matching
between windings
L2
Inductance
Match
SMPS, audio &
telecom transformers
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 & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks common
mode rejection ratio
LBAL
Longitudinal
Balance
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks common
mode rejection ratio
ILOS
Insertion Loss
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks losses within
the transformer
RESP
Frequency
Response
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks losses over a
range of frequencies
RLOS
Return Loss
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks losses
returned by a
transformer
Z
Impedance
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks impedance at
a given frequency
ZB
Impedance +
bias
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Checks impedance at
a given frequency
ANGL
Impedance
Phase Angle
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Finds phase shift
between Voltage and
Current on a winding.
PHAS
Interwinding
Phase Test
Audio & telecom
transformers
Selected Windings
Measures phase shift
between a pair of
windings
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 92
7.1.2. HIGH VOLTAGE Tests
Test
Description
Main Application
Winding Tested
Reason for Test
HPDC
Hi-Pot (DC)
All transformers
especially those used
for safety insulation
Between selected
windings usually
primary to secondary,
screens and core
High voltage safety
insulation
HPAC
Hi-Pot (AC)
All transformers
especially those used
for safety insulation
Between selected
windings usually
primary to secondary,
screens and core
High voltage safety
insulation
ACRT
Hi-Pot Ramp
(AC)
All transformers
especially those used
for safety insulation
Between selected
windings usually
primary to secondary,
screens and core
High voltage safety
insulation
DCRT
Hi-Pot Ramp
(DC)
All transformers
especially those used
for safety insulation
Between selected
windings usually
primary to secondary,
screens and core
High voltage safety
insulation
ACVB
Voltage
Breakdown
(AC)
Transformers with
MOV fitted
Between 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 secondary,
screens and core
High voltage safety
insulation
SURG
Surge Stress
Test
All transformers,
especially those
using fine wire
Selected windings
To identify shorted
turns
IR
Insulation
Resistance
All transformers
Between selected
windings
Winding isolation
check where safety is
not involved
ILK
Leakage
Current Test
Medical applications
Between Primary and
Secondary Windings
Checks for a
common mode
current due to
capacitance
MAGI
Magnetizing
Current
Usually line
frequency
transformers
One winding, usually
the primary
Correct primary turns.
Correct core material
properly assembled
VOC
Open Circuit
Voltage
Usually line
frequency
transformers
All other windings
Correct secondary
turns. Correct
phasing
WATT
Wattage
50/60Hz Iron core
transformers
One winding
Correct core material.
Properly assembled
STRW
Stress Wattage
Line frequency &
High Frequency
Transformers
One Winding (Usually
the primary)
Checks integrity of
inter-turn insulation,
the magnetic material
and joints
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 93
7.1.3. DC1000 Tests
Test
Description
Main Application
Winding Tested
Reason for Test
LSBX*
Inductance with
External Bias
(Series Circuit)
Wound components
that usually carry a
significant DC Bias
current in normal
operation.
Selected Windings
Checks number of
turns, right grade of
correctly assembled
core material, where
bias current is
greater than LSB test
can handle.
LPBX*
Inductance with
External Bias
(Parallel Circuit)
Wound components
that usually carry a
significant DC Bias
current in normal
operation.
Select Windings
Checks number of
turns, right grade of
correctly assembled
core material, where
bias current is
greater than LPB test
can handle.
ZBX*
Impedance with
External Bias
Audio & Telecom
Selected Windings
Checks 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.
Contact your Voltech sales office for details.
7.1.4. AC INTERFACE Tests
Test
Description
Main Application
Winding Tested
Reason for Test
MAGX
MAGI (External
Source)
Usually line
frequency
transformers
One winding, usually
the primary
Correct primary
turns. Correct core
material properly
assembled
VOCX
VOCX (External
Source)
Usually line
frequency
transformers
All other windings
Correct secondary
turns. Correct
phasing
WATX
WATT (External
Source)
50/60Hz Iron core
transformers
One winding
Correct core material.
Properly assembled
STRX
STRW
(External
Source)
Line frequency &
High Frequency
Transformers
One Winding
(Usually the primary)
Checks integrity of
inter-turn insulation,
the magnetic material
and joints
These tests require the use of one or more Voltech AC INTERFACE FIXTURE
Contact your Voltech sales office for details.
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 94
7.2. Self-Resonant Frequency
Practical inductive components are not perfect inductors; they have stray
resistances and capacitances associated with them.
For certain components, especially those with a low inductance value, the
impedance of the stray capacitance can become significant when compared to
that of the inductance.
At a sufficiently high frequency, the capacitive impedance can dominate, making
a measurement of the inductance impossible.
Under these circumstances, any measurement instrument may report negative
inductance values and measurement errors.
Should these symptoms be observed, reduce the test frequency to avoid
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 impedance (which can be measured using
the ANGL test) is zero.
At test conditions where the frequency is low enough for problems with capacitive
impedance to be negligible, the phase angle will be positive and close to 90
degrees. Therefore, an ANGL test can be used during program development to
confirm if measurement problems are due to the chosen test frequency
approaching the SRF of the part under test.
If the angle is significantly less than 90 degrees, consider reducing the test
frequency.
Note that stray fixture capacitance will add to the capacitance of the component
and reduce the SRF.
Performing compensation will remove the effect of stray fixture capacitance on the
measurement of capacitance but cannot remove its effect on SRF.
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 95
7.3. Explanation of Integration
Integration is used during the Test Execution measurement process. The AT5600
allows a choice of three types of measurement Integration, Short, Medium, and
Long. The Integration type is selected when the Test Program is created using
the Editor Software.
Each measurement result from the AT5600 is derived by making a sequence of
consecutive sub-measurements and computing the mean of these submeasurements. For example, a resistance test of the 10 sub-measurements
below would report a mean value of 10.0 ohms: -
10.20
9.90
9.90
9.93
9.80
9.85
10.10
9.98
10.10
9.91
The key decision that the AT5600 must make is how many sub-measurements 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 analysis:
A plot of a normal distribution (or bell-shaped curve)
where each band has a width of 1 standard deviation.
As each sample is collected the AT5600 computes the standard error of the
mean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_error):
Where:
s is the sample standard deviation (i.e., the sample-based estimate of the
standard deviation of the population), and
n is the size (number of observations) of the sample.
This value is used to compute the relative standard error which is the
standard error divided by the mean and expressed as a percentage.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_error#Relative_standard_error
The larger the number of sub-measurements (n) the smaller will be the relative
standard error, but the greater the time to get a result. The AT5600 provides for
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 96
three levels of integration Short, Medium, and Long. The following table shows
the relative standard error corresponding to each integration level:
Integration Level
Relative standard error
Short
1%
Medium
0.3%
Long
0.03%
As a guide to which integration level to set, consider the tolerance that is being set
for each measurement.
For example, consider the R test for a winding of 11.3 ohms nominal, that has an
expected value of 10.8 ohms, and the upper limit of the test set to 12 ohms.
The uncertainty that the measurement must be made to must be less than
100 * (12 - 11.3) / 11.3 = 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 error is much less than half of the uncertainty
required.
On the other hand, consider measurement of the Q factor of an inductor with an
actual Q of 110: -
The value of Rs represents 1 / 110 = 0.909% of the impedance of the inductor.
If the minimum Q that is acceptable is 100, then Rs must be measured to better
than 100* (110 - 100) / 100 = 10% of its nominal value; the uncertainty of the
measurement must be less than 0.909% * 10% = 0.0909%. In this case, it is clear
that long integration should be chosen.
For production testing, test limits are usually sufficiently wide to allow short (and
occasionally medium) integration to be chosen, and this will result in the shortest
possible test times.
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 97
7.4. CTY - Continuity
Where Used
The continuity test is available to be placed as the first test in the program to
check that the transformer has been inserted correctly into the test fixture. The
test checks that every winding has a resistance less than a user specified limit,
with the same limit being applied to all windings.
The CTY test is an alternative to using an R (Winding Resistance) test on each
winding separately. The CTY test has the advantage of speed of execution for
the AT3600; but with the R test, individual limits can be applied to each 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 the AT3600, therefore an R Test is
recommended rather than the CTY Test.
If you choose to use it, the continuity test will be quicker to execute than a series
of resistance tests applied to each winding.
Specifying the Test Limit
When specifying the test limit, remember that the same limit is applied to each
winding, so you must choose a value higher than the resistance of the biggest
winding. For most transformers, where the winding resistances are less than
1k, a test limit of 10k should be used, as this will give the quickest test
execution.
Please also see
14.6.1 for specific advice on programming the test, and
10.2.1 for test accuracy specification
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 98
7.5. R - Winding Resistance
Where Used
The measurement of the resistance of all windings should generally be the first
group of tests carried out for any type of transformer. It checks that the wire is of
the correct diameter and has not been over-tensioned during winding.
The measurement also confirms that the connections between the test fixture and
the transformer have been made properly. This is particularly 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 if the resistance of a winding is correct, the tester applies a constant
current (DC) to the selected winding. Both the current through and the voltage
across the winding are measured; dividing the voltage by the current gives the
value of the resistance.
Specifying the Test Limits
Maximum Value - Specify limit as tightly as possible to ensure that correct wire
has been used.
Minimum Value - Not usually so critical - can be set to any value that ensures
that there is no solder splash causing a short circuit between
pins.
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 99
Test Current
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 (Ω)
Please also see
14.6.2 for specific advice on programming the test, and
10.2.1 for test accuracy specification
Maximum
Resistance R
<1Ω
1Ω-10kΩ
10kΩ-50kΩ
>50kΩ
Test current
I=1
I=1/R
V=R*100u
V=5
C H A P T E R 7 – T E S T S A N D T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 100
7.6. RLS or RLP - Equivalent Series or Parallel
Resistance
Where Used
The equivalent series or parallel resistance measurements are alternatives to a Q
factor measurement to follow the inductance test in the program.
As with the Q factor measurement, an equivalent series or parallel resistance test
would normally be used for signal, pulse, and switched mode power transformers,
where the normal operating conditions require only small excursions of the B-H
curve, never extending beyond the linear regions.
An equivalent resistance test is also one way of highlighting shorted turns within
the transformer.
Measurement Conditions
As with measuring inductance and Q factor, to measure an equivalent series or
parallel resistance, the tester applies an AC 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 impedance and the equivalent series or parallel resistance calculated.
If, in the program, the RLS or RLP test follows either a LS or LP test which has
the same test conditions (voltage and frequency), and is applied to the same
winding, then the measurement results from the previous inductance test can be
re-used, saving program execution time.
The test signal can have a frequency in the range 20Hz to 3MHz and amplitude
from 1mV to 5V.
Normally when following an inductance test, you would choose the same test
conditions for the RLS or RLP test. If the RLS or RLP test does not have an
associated inductance test, then choose the test conditions as detailed in Section
7.7.2 Table 2, based on the value of the inductance of the winding under test.
Please also see
14.6.3 for specific advice on programming the test, and
10.2.2 for test accuracy specification
Loading...