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1. 6 ARC Detect Detect Current 40 level 1 40mA 7 Storage Groups 10 Steps 16 8 Interface RS 232 Standard GPIB Option 9 PLC Control D sub 15 pins female Standard 10 Scanner Interface D sub 9 pins female Standard 11 Rear Panel Output Hi pot terminals and GB Standard interface for V4 terminals 12 General Power Source AC100V 120V 220V 230V 10 50 60Hz Indoor use altitude up to 2000m Operation Ambient Temperature 0 C to 40 C Eivitonment Relative Humidity 80 Maximum Installation category II Pollution Degree 2 Storage temperature 10C to 70 C amp Humidity 70 Maximum TL 20 50 x 1 TL 463 x 1 Accessories Instruction manual x 1 Power Cord x 1 Dimension 446 L x 330 W x 149 H m m Weight Approx 14 9 kg 351lbs The main purpose provided by the series of instruments is for Puncture Testing The specification is not for continuous test The temperature of heat sink is monitored The test procedure will stop if the heat sink is too hot Please refer to Figure 2 1 Stop the instrument for 10 minutes when continuously conducting 30 40mA withstanding tests for one hour GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Test Database 10 Test Sequences with up to 16 steps per test sequence Front Panel Lockout Prevents parameter editing while in lockout mode Arc Detect 10 level trip select Remote Interface Fully interactive RS232 standard GPIB optional standard 15 pin D sub connector with Outputs of T
2. 5 9 Remote Interface Operation To prepare the unit for control via the remote interface press the UTILITY key and dial to TEST CONTOL MODE using the knob Press the EDIT SAVE key to edit the field and use the knob to select MODE 3 PLC ENABLE then press EDIT SAVE to save the setting and press MENU to exit the utility mode The unit is now configured for remote operation The remote interface provides three inputs START RESET and Safety Interlock and three outputs TESTING PASS and FAIL The I O connector is a DB15 FM Output contacts are rated at 400V 130 mA maximum COMMON TESTING 1 TESTING 2 ATARI STI 1 RESET SIJ PASS 1 FAIL 1 PASS 2 FAIL 2 RESET Connecting RESET pin 1 to COMMON pin 3 will reset or interrupt this machine the same function as the RESET button on the front panel A reset is required to clear the pass fail status and place the tester in the ready mode START In status READY connecting TEST pin 2 to COMMON pin 3 will start the test procedure the same functionality as the START button in the front panel TESTING 1 2 While testing the TESTING lines will be shorted and will remain shorted until the pass fail contacts are set PASS 1 2 If the result of the test is pass the PASS 1 and PASS 2 pins 6 amp 7 will be shorted FAIL 1 2 If the result of the test is fail the FAIL 1 and FAIL 2 pins 8 amp 9 will be shorted The
3. 1_ Model Number Model number and description 2_ FAIL Indicator LED The red LED indicates failure of test procedure 3_ PASS Indicator LED The green LED indicates pass of test procedure 4 CAUTION Indicator During test the red LED will flash to indicate dangerous LED 5 Main Display LCD _ The LCD displays all messages about test procedure 6 ISTART Button Press the green button to start a test procedure 7_ RESET Button Press the red button to reset stop a test procedure 8 MENU Key eee press the MENU key the status becomes MENU and you can browse all When you press the EDIT SAVE key the status EDIT is active and you can edit this OTL AVE Eoy step or setup Press the EDIT SAVE key again will save this step or setup When you press the UTILITY key the status UTILITY is active and you can view all 10 UTILITY Key the n S x 11 FIELD Key cae you edit the test step press the FIELD key to change the active parameter of 12 Left Arrow Key Press the arrow key to adjust knob s resolution 13 Right Arrow Key Press the arrow key to adjust knob s resolution If status EDIT is active turn the knob to increase or decrease the value of active 14 Knob parameter If status MENU is active turn the knob to increase or decrease active Step 15 LCD Backlight Turn the VR to adjust the LED backlight of LCD Adjustment 16 Buzzer Volume Turn the VR to adjust the buzzer volume Adjustment 17 High Voltage Output High voltage output terminal Seat
4. Query the ACW test voltage ACWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the ACW test minimum current ACWStanding CMINimum Query the ACW test minimum current ACWStanding CMA Ximum lt NR2 gt Set the ACW test maximum current ACWStanding CMA Ximum Query the ACW test maximum current ACWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the ACW ramp time ACWStanding RTIMe Query the ACW ramp time ACWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the ACW test time ACWStanding TTIMe Query the ACW test time DCWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt Set the DCW test voltage DCWStanding VOLTage Query the DCW test voltage 34 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL DCWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the DCW test minimum current DCWStanding CMINimum Query the DCW test minimum current DCWStanding CMAXimum lt NR2 gt Set the DCW test maximum current DCWStanding CMA Ximum Query the DCW test maximum current DCWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the DCW ramp time DCWStanding RTIMe Query the DCW ramp time DCWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the ACW test time DCWStanding TTIMe Query the ACW test time IRESistance VOLTage lt NR2 gt Set the IR test voltage IRESistance VOLTage Query the IR test voltage IRESistance RMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the IR test minimum resistance IRESistance RMINimum Query the IR t
5. V4 Electrical Safety Analyzer AC DC IR GB Operating Manual Valid for all units S N 14210 and up 9880A Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA V 858 689 2755 F 858 689 2760 Web www vitrek com E mail info vitrek com Copyright Vitrek Corporation 2000 08 all rights reserved rev 05 16 2008 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL WARNING Vitrek Corporation its representatives vendors and distributors assume no liability for the operation of this instrument in an unsafe manner This instrument generates and delivers hazardous voltages up to SK VAC 6KVDC Always be extremely careful when using this instrument or any high voltage device Read this manual completely and observe operating precautions in section 3 before operating the instrument Limited Warranty The standard warranty period for this instrument is one year from date of shipment Please refer to your invoice or shipping documents to determine appropriate warranty dates Vitrek warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use throughout the warranty period provided that such defects are not determined by Vitrek to have been caused by abuse misuse alteration improper installation neglect or adverse environmental conditions Vitrek Corporation s liability under this warranty is limited solely to the repair or replacement of this instrument during the warranty period provided it is
6. Command error 200 Execution Error 221 Settings conflict 221 Settings conflict Timer setting error 221 Settings conflict Voltage setting error 221 Settings conflict Current setting error 221 Settings conflict Resistance setting error 221 Settings conflict Frequency setting error A A BR A BR A BY BY 221 Settings conflict Recall setting error 57 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 222 Data out of range 222 Data out of range Timer too large 222 Data out of range Voltage too large 222 Data out of range Current too large 222 Data out of range Resistance too large 222 Data out of range Timer too small 222 Data out of range Voltage too small 222 Data out of range Current too small 222 Data out of range Resistance too small 240 Hardware Error 300 Device specific error 310 System error 330 Self test failed 350 Queue overflow 410 Query INTERRUPTED 420 Query UNTERMINATED NI N Ni W BW GW GW GK A BH BH HB BH Bl HB BY A 430 Query DEADLOCKED 58 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 8 MAINTENANCE Only a qualified person should use the following instructions in order to avoid electrical shock Do not perform any service other than contained in t
7. Source Terminal on High current terminal for Ground Bond test rear panel 34 Sense Terminal amp Sense terminal is a voltage terminal for Ground Bond test Return terminal is for all Return Terminal on rear panel tests The instrument can be used together with scanner box V16 or V17 10 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 OPERATION METHOD 5 1 Main Display LCD Storage Mode Output Voltage Current ARC Status an SN 1 01ACW V 5 000kV x READY Imax 01 00mA TEST 000 0s Measurement Limit Ramp Test Time Table of Parameters Group Step There are a total 10 of groups and each group has 16 steps The first Storage number represents group while the second number represents step Ex 3 01 is for group number 3 step number 1 The test mode of tester includes ACW AC Withstanding voltage test DCW DC Withstanding voltage test Mode IR Insulation Resistance GB Ground Bond test Output voltage or current for each step AC Output voltage 0 100 5 000 kV Output DC Output voltage 0 100 6 000 kV Voltage Current IR Output voltage S0V 100V S00V 1000V GB Output current 3 00 42 00A The status of tester includes MENU Browse and check steps of test EDIT Edit parameters SAVE Save parameters UTIL Browse and check system utility READY Ready for test TEST Testing PASS The result of test is pass FAIL The result of test is fail STOP
8. Step 2 CH2 Step 3 CH3 Step 4 CH4 Step 5 CH5 Step 6 CH6 Step 7 CH7 Step 8 CH8 Step 9 CH9 Step 0 CH10 Step 1 CHI11 Step 2 CH12 Step 3 CH13 Step 4 CH15 Step 5 CH15 Step 6 CH16 To view the detailed results of any individual step simply rotate the knob to select the desired step 19 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 7 Menu Parameter Setup AC DC Hipot Voltage withstand test ACW DCW Press MENU key to enter MENU mode then use knob and arrow keys to select a group and step Press EDIT SAVE key to enter EDIT mode The cursor goes to the test mode field Use knob to select desired test ACW or DCW Functionality of FIELD key Test mode ACW DCW Output voltage V X XXXkV Measurement upper limit Imax XX XxmA Measurement lower limit Imin XX XxmA Ramping time RAMP X XXXs Testing time TEST X XXXs Press FIELD key to edit the next field output voltage Use the knob to adjust the desired output voltage while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 100 5 000 kV for ACW 0 100 6 000 kV for DCW Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement upper limit Use the knob to adjust the desired upper limit of leakage current while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 10 15mA for ACW 0 10 7 5mA for DCW Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement lower limit Use the knob to adjust the des
9. 18 NR2 Decimal numbers 1 5 3 141 8 4 NR3 Floating point numbers 4 5E 1 8 25E 1 String Alphanumeric characters No error Table 1 Parameter Types for Syntax Descriptions Message Terminator and Message Separator I GPIB message terminators In accordance with IEEE 488 2 standard any of the following message terminators are acceptable e LF END Line feed code hexadecimal 0A with END message e LF Line feed code e lt dab gt END Last data byte with END message These terminators are compatible with most application programs A semicolon separates one command from another when the commands appear on the same line II RS232 message terminators As there is no signal of end message on RS232 bus therefore use LF as message terminator When a series of commands are sent to the instrument it must add a LF to be a judgment for message terminator As for query command the return message of the instrument is also added a LF for PC to judge message terminator Entering Commands The standards that govern the command set for the V4 allow for a certain amount of flexibility when you enter commands For instance you can abbreviate many commands or combine commands into one message that you send to the V4 This flexibility called friendly listening saves programming time and makes the command set easier to remember and use Command Characters The V4s are not sensitive to the case of command characters You can ente
10. 18 SOURCE Terminal only for Ground High current terminal for Ground Bond test Bond Test 19 SOURCE Terminal only for Ground High current terminal for Ground Bond test Bond Test 20 Power Switch Press the power switch to turn on the tester 21 SENSE Terminal Voltage Terminal for Ground Bond test 22 SENSE amp Return SENSE Terminal is a voltage terminal for Ground Bond test and Return Terminal is Terminal for all test Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 4 2 Rear Panel Tes SE COP RE Pee ho ee Om ee om aam TN 33 34 27 28 24 23 85 23 Ground Terminal Connects Ground terminal to the earth ground 24 Fuse Holder with Voltage Selector To change AC source voltage pull the fuse holder and rotate it to the proper value 25 AC Inlet Connects the AC power line to the inlet 26 Remote Interface D Sub 15 pin female connector for PLC operations and safety interlock 27 RS232 Terminal D Sub 9 pin male connector Input Output connector for RS232 28 GPIB Terminal Blue 24 connector Input Output connector for IEE 488 OPTIONAL 29 Scanner Interface D sub 9 pin female connector for scanner box 30 High Voltage Output High voltage output terminal on rear panel 31 Sense Terminal on Voltage terminal for Ground Bond test rear panel 32 Source Terminal on High current terminal for Ground Bond test rear panel 33
11. 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU The command STATus QUEStionable CONDtion Reads the QUEStionable CONDition register but dose not clear it The command STATus QUEStionable EVENt Reads the QUEStionable EVENt Status register and clears it OPERation Status Registers Table 5 16 bit OPERation Status Register Bit 15 Bit 14 Bit 13 Bit 12 Bit 11 Bit 10 Bit9 Bit 8 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU Bit 7 Bit6 BitS Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 BitO NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU Status Registers NU not used 55 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL There are two status registers are included to the EST defined by IEEE 488 1 and IEEE 488 2 standards 1 Status Byte Register SBR 2 Standard Event Status Register SESR Status Byte Register SBR The SBR Table 6 summarizes the status of all other registers and queues Table 6 Status Byte Register SBR Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 BitO OPER RQS MSS ESB MAV QUES E E NU NU The bit 0 and 1 are not used so these bits are always zero The bit 2 Error and Event indicates an error code is waiting to be read in the Error Event Queue The bit 3 QUES QUEStionable is the summary bit for the QESR QUEStionable Event Status Register When the bit is high it indicates that st
12. DCContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCContinuous CMINimum 1 00 sets the CDC test minimum current to 1 00mA DCContinuous CMINimum returns 1 00 if the CDC test minimum current setting is 1 00mA DCContinuous CMAXimum Function Set or query the CDC test maximum current Syntax DCContinuous CMAXimum lt NR2 gt DCContinuous CMA Ximum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCContinuous CMA Ximum 1 00 sets the CDC test maximum current to 1 00mA 46 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL DCContinuous CMA Ximum returns 1 00 if the CDC test maximum current setting is 1 00mA DCContinuous RTIMe Function Set or query the CDC ramp time Syntax DCContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt DCContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCContinuous RTIMe 5 0 sets the CDC ramp time to 5 sec DCContinuous RTIMe returns 5 if the CDC ramp time setting is 5 sec ACWStanding VOLTage Function Set or query the ACW test voltage Syntax ACWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt ACWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACWStanding VOLTage 1 000 sets the ACW test voltage to 1 000kV ACWStanding VOLTage returns 1 000 if the CAC test voltage sett
13. IR Press FIELD key to edit the next field output voltage Use the knob to adjust the desired output voltage 500V 1000V Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement upper limit Use the knob to adjust the desired upper limit of resistance while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 9999MQ gt NOTE If no upper resistance limit is desired enter 0 000 and the upper resistance limit will be ignored Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement lower limit Use the knob to adjust the desired lower limit of resistance while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 9999MQ Press FIELD key again to enter the next field testing time Use the knob to adjust the desired testing time while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution Press FIELD key again to return to the first field test mode again Press EDIT SAVE key to save all the parameters 21 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL e Ground Bond test GB Press MENU key to enter MENU mode then use knob and arrow keys to select a group and step Press EDIT SAVE key to enter EDIT mode The cursor goes to the test mode field Use the knob to select mode GB Functionality of FIELD key Test mode GB a Output Current I XX XX A 4 Measurement upper limit Rmax XXX Xm l Measurement lower limit Rmin XXX XmQ Testing time TEST XXX Xs 4 GB
14. Tester USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION e00000000000000000000 3 1 1 DESCHIP UO Mess cuiak ax unciaasdsevoranenaces Goteoewess 3 l 2 RO ature vee eeccasiee cies cedetee ree eaietesdtecsvesdecseess 4 2 SPECIFICATIONSG ccccccccccccccccccccces 5 3 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION 8 3 1 Unpacking the Instrument seeee 8 3 2 Safety Notices siciecssons issis nsten sess 8 3 3 ENViIrONMENL ccccccccccccccccsccccccccececs 8 4 PANEL INTRODUCTION 00c0c0008 9 4 1 Front Panels wascsicscccscacscncs casvcwecsees cceseseses 9 4 2 Rear Panel isoscsisicdissosselecds axscatecdcassasendes 10 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONG ceceee0 II 5 1 Main LCD Display cceceseceeccceecees 11 5 2 Viewing and Editing Storage Steps 12 5 3 Performing a Group TeSt scecceeeeee 14 5 4 Table of System Utility cceeeee eee eee 16 5 5 Viewing and Editing System Utility 17 5 6 Structure of Stored Test Steps 000 19 5 7 Menu Parameter Setup amp Operation 20 5 8 Safety Interlock Jack ccccceeeccescceees 22 5 9 Remote Interface Operation eeee0 23 6 MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONG 6 24 Ts PROGRAMMING iiresesisisssssssesssisessroresi rosses 25 7 1 Introduction sesessseessssesoooossssssesssooosss 25 7 2 Connecting the V4 via the GP
15. amp right arrow key to select the next calibration procedure DC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure STEP4 DC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure STEP4 DCT 1 The calibrations of DC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure and AC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure are similar Connect a 1 2M Q 50W resistor with DMM on the range of DC current 20mA and EST in series Switch the EST to DCT module and press START key to calibrate DC 0 5mA DC 2 5mA in sequence error deviation is 0 005mA Wait for 3 seconds and press EDIT SAVE key 62 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 2 After calibration of 2 sets current are finished the LCD monitor will go back the orginal display Press left amp right arrow key to select the next calibration procedure STEP 5 IR ADJUSTMENT STEP 5 IR Select the STEP 5 IR modules by pressing the left amp right arrow key Press START key to begin the voltage calibration procedure Select the voltage to calibrate SOV 100V 500V or 1000V with the left amp right arrow keys Connect high voltage meter DC to HV output and return Rotate knob to desired voltage press EDIT SAVE key LCD monitor will display an IR 2000M message Connect the 2000 MQ of HIGH RESISTANCE BOX SR 2 with EST Press START key to begin calibration procedures When the entire
16. following STEP1 AC withstanding voltage voltage adjustment procedure STEP1 ACV 1 Connect V4 unit to Vitrek 4600A high voltage meter 2 Follow Modules Calibration Starting Procedures Select the calibration module STEP1 ACV by pressing START Use the left amp right arrow key to select 50 or 60Hz Press START key to begin calibration procedures 3 600V will be calibrated first Use knob and left amp right arrow key to adjust the value of the LCD monitor The readout of high voltage meter shall be monitored in the same time If the meter s readout reaches 600V 2V wait for 3 seconds and press EDIT SAVE key 4 Repeat step 3 for 3000V If desired you can repeat from step 2 with the other frequency 50 or 60 Hz 61 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 After calibration of 4 sets voltage is finished the LCD monitor will go back to the original display Press the left amp right arrow keys to select the next calibration procedure STEP2 DC withstanding voltage voltage adjustment procedure STEP2 DCV 1 The calibrations of DC withstanding voltage voltage adjustment procedure and AC withstanding voltage voltage adjustment procedure are similar Switch the high voltage meter to DCV and press START key to calibrate DC 600V DC 3000V DC 6100V in sequence error deviation is 2V Wait for 3 seconds and press EDIT SAVE
17. key finally 2 After calibration of 2 sets voltage are finished the LCD monitor will go back the orginal display Press left amp right arrow key to select the next calibration procedure AC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure STEP3 AC withstanding voltage current adjustment procedure STEP3 ACI 1 Connect a 150K Q 150W resistor with DMM on the range of AC True RMS current 20mA and EST in series 2 Select the STEP3 ACT modules by pressing the left amp right arrow key and then START Select the desired frequency 50 or 60 Hz with the left and right arrow keys Press START key to begin calibration procedures 3 The ImA will be calibrated first Use knob and left amp right arrow key to adjust the value of the LCD monitor The readout of DMM shall be monitored in the same time If the meter s readout reach to 1 000mA 0 005mA wait for 3 seconds and press EDIT SAVE key to AUTO Calibration mode EST series will send an output voltage and adjust the setting of cutting current automatically If entire calibration procedure is finished the LCD monitor will display an ADJ to 15mA message EST series is going to next calibration procedure for 15mA 4 Repeat step 3 for 15mA If desired you can repeat from step 2 with the other frequency 50 or 60 Hz 5 After calibration of 2 sets current are finished the LCD monitor will go back the orginal display Press left
18. key use knob to select TEST CONTOL MODE Press the SAVE EDIT key to edit the field and use the knob to select MODE 1 Normal then press SAVE EDIT to save the setting and press MENU to exit the utility mode The unit is now set for front panel operation Problem ACW or DCW test fails right away with DUT attached or even with no DUT Solution Check the setting for minimum current If it is set above zero then set to 0 00mA and try again Any reading below the minimum current limit value will cause an immediate failure 59 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Problem Unit reports Error ACW Hot Heatsink Solution The V4 EST s are not designed to source current above 10mA for more than 10 seconds Repeated high duty cycle use above 10mA will cause overheating to occur 8 4 Vitrek V4 Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure No V50 020502 The following procedure will provide verification of the calibration status of the Vitrek V4 EST Utilize the attached V4 calibration data sheet for verification sequence nominal values and maximum allowable tolerance Not all units in the V4 have all functions Omit test points for any given unit where dashes are shown Calibration Verification Equipment Precision AC DC High Voltage Meter Vitrek model 4600A or equivalent Vitrek 4610A or 501 HV Standard Resistor Set 10 100kQ 10watts minimum 1MQ 100MQ 1GQ Verification Procedure 1 Using ACW mode measure an
19. minimum resistance to 100mQ lt GBONd RMINimum returns 100 if the GB test minimum resistance setting is 100mQ GBONd RMAXimum Function Set or query the GB test maximum resistance Syntax GBONd RMAXimum lt NR1 gt GBONd RMA Ximum lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NRI gt Examples gt GBONd RMA Ximum 100 0 sets the GB test maximum resistance to 100 0mQ 52 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL lt GBONd RMA Ximum returns 100 if the GB test maximum resistance setting is 100mQ GBONd TTIMe Function Set or query the GB test time Syntax GBONd TTIMe lt NR2 gt GBONd TTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples GBONd TTIMe 5 0 sets the IR test time to 5 sec GBONd TTIMe returns 5 0 if the GB test time setting is 5 sec 53 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 7 7 Status and Error Reporting A set of status registers allows the user to quickly determine the EST s internal processing status The status register as well as the status and event reporting system adhere to SCPI recommendations The sketch of the status and event reporting system is showed in figure 7 Each component of the sketch represents a set of registers and queues that can read report or enable the occurrence of certain events within the system Ifa specific event in the EST sets a bit in a stat
20. pass fail results will remain valid until the reset is activated SIJ 1 2 These contacts must be shorted for the V4 to operate NOTE An open SIJ contact will cause the V4 to fail even if PLC Enable is not selected REMOTE EST REMOTE CONTROLLER INTERFACE RESET pin 1 7 START pin 2 4 l COMMON pin 3 TESTING pin 4 TESTING2 pin 5 PASS pin 6 PASS2 pin 7 FAILI pin 8 FAIL2 pin 9 23 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 6 MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONS ACW DCW and or IR Test Connections Terminal 1 shown above is the High Voltage Output Terminal This large HV connector with a red circle around it is the output terminal for all HV tests ACW DCW and IR For typical electrical safety testing this terminal connects to both the line and neutral power pins of the device under test DUT For devices using a NEMA 5 15 North American power plug the available TL 115 4 shown above provides for quick and convenient connection CAUTION The HV terminal is capable of delivering up to 5k VAC or 6k VDC Use only with HV rated lead material and avoid contact with the terminal test leads and the DUT when high voltage is present on this terminal Terminal 4 shown above is the Sense Return Terminal The sense return terminal is the reference terminal for leakage current measurement This terminal typically connects to the earth ground pin of the DUT Insi
21. returned to the factory freight prepaid with a return authorization number No other warranty is expressed or implied Vitrek Corporation is not liable for incidental consequential direct or indirect damages nor for costs losses or expenses of any kind A return authorization number must be obtained directly from the factory for warranty repairs No liability will be accepted if returned without factory authorization number Technical Support After reading this manual should you have any questions or need technical assistance please contact Vitrek customer support at Email info vitrek com Vitrek Corporation Fax 858 689 2760 9880A Via Pasar Voice 858 689 2755 San Diego CA 92126 USA Extended Three Year Warranty Program To qualify your instrument for an extended three year warranty period you must 1 Register your unit within 30 days from receipt by faxing or emailing the following data Vitrek Model no amp S N Contact Name Company Organization Street Address City State Zip Code Contact Email Address Contact Phone Number 2 Contact the factory for a reference number to return your unit to the factory for annual calibration and re certification prior to the expiration of the initial cal due date Upon receipt of your PO for the calibration fee the warranty will be extended for an additional year up to a maximum of three years total warranty Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety
22. 0 if the IR test minimum resistance is 100MQ TRESistance RMAXimum Function Set or query the IR test maximum resistance Syntax IRESistance RMAXimum lt NRI gt IRESistance RMA Ximum lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NRI gt Examples IRESistance RMA Ximum 100 sets the IR test minimum resistance to 100MQ IRESistance RMA Ximum returns 100 if the IR test minimum resistance setting is 1 OOMQ IRESistance TTIMe Function Set or query the IR test time Syntax IRESistance TTIMe lt NR2 gt IRESistance TTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples IRESistance TTIMe 5 0 sets the IR test time to 5 sec 51 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL IRESistance TTIMe returns 5 if the IR test time setting is 5 sec GBONd CURRent Function Set or query the GB test current Syntax GBONd CURRent lt NR1 gt GBONd CURRent lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NRI gt Examples GBONd CURRent 25 sets the GB test current to 25A GBONd CURRent returns 25 if the GB test current setting is 25A GBONd RMINimum Function Set or query the GB test minimum resistance Syntax GBONd RMINimum lt NR1 gt lt GBONd RMINimum lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NRI gt Examples GBONd RMINimum100 0 sets the GB test
23. A 92126 USA Phone 858 689 2755 Fax 858 689 2760 E mail info vitrek com 1 1 Description The Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Testers comply with the requirement for electrical equipment amp appliance control ordinances as defined by UL CSA JIS BS and many other international standards The tester is ideal for AC amp DC voltage withstanding Hipot insulation resistance measurement and ground bond testing on a wide variety of electrical equipment and components Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 1 2 Features The Vitrek V4 offers several features 1 No load setup of trip current and output voltage A safe way to set up trip current and output voltage without high voltage activated 2 A large 24x2 character LCD with adjustable LED backlight Provides a clear display of test parameters including group step mode status output voltage trip current and test time 3 Easily and quickly setup by front panel A user friendly interface provides user an easy and quick way to set all parameters 4 Electronic ramping and testing Digitally controlled ramping time and testing time 5 Line and load regulation Linear amplifier and feedback control maintains output voltage regardless of the variation of load 6 Selectable output frequency 50 60 Hz is selectable by utility setup 7 Adjustable ARC detect level ARC detect level selectable by utility setup 8 10 groups of storage with 16 steps per group 10 storage groups provid
24. AI Wait to continue This command forces sequential operation of commands This command is required by IEEE 488 1 1987 The power supply however forces sequential operation of commands by design 36 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 7 6 Details of Command Reference Each command in this chapter will give a detailed description The examples of each command will be provided and what query form might return CLS no query form Function Clear all event status data register This includes the Output Queue Operation Event Status Register Questionable Event Status Register and Standard Event Status Register Syntax CLS Examples CLS clears all event registers ESE Function Set or return the bits in the Event Status Enable Register ESER The ESER enables the Standard Event Status Register SESR to be summarized on bit 5 ESB of the Status Byte Register SBR Syntax ESE lt NRI gt ESE lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 255 Returns lt NR1 gt is a number from 0 to 255 that indicates the decimal value of the binary bits of the ESER Examples ESE 65 sets the ESER to binary 0100 0001 ESE return 130 if the ESER contains the binary value 1000 0010 ESR query only Function Return and clear the contents of the Standard Event Status Register SESR Syntax ESR Returns lt NR1 gt is a number from 0 to 255 that indicates the decimal valu
25. BEFORE OPERATION 3 1 Unpacking the Instrument The product has been fully inspected and tested before shipping from the factory Upon receiving the instrument please unpack and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during transportation If any sign of damage is found notify the carrier and Vitrek or your distributor immediately 3 2 Safety Notice A The work place must be isolated from routine traffic and when high voltage testing is in process a warning signal should be provided Checking the Line Voltage The instrument can be connected to any kind of line voltage shown in the table below Before connecting the power plug to an AC line outlet make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the correct position corresponding to the line voltage CAUTION Damage to the instrument may occur if it is connected to the wrong AC line voltage WARNING To avoid electrical shock the power cord protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground When line eres is awa install the A fuses ea as BA Line Line voltage Range Fuse Line Line voltage Range Fuse 100V 90 110V T7 0A 220V 198 242V T7 0A 120V 108 132V 250V 230V 207 250V 250V I WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect the power cord before removing the fuse holder Operator s Precaution 1 Because of the extreme high output voltage and current of the breakdown tester only a qualified person should operate the tester
26. IB interface 25 7 3 Connecting the V4 via the RS232 interface 28 7 4 Input and Output Queue ceeeeeeeeee 29 7 5 Commands and SyntaX cccsesecceeccesees 39 7 6 Details of Command Reference 37 7 7 Status and Error Reporting seeeee 54 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE 58 8 1 Fuse Rating and Type ccceeseeecceeees 58 2 5 Cleaning sesiet cats etierssvestedeccvassenactacd 58 8 3 Trouble Shooting cccccccccescccccssesees 58 8 4 V4 Calibration Procedure ceseeeeeee 59 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS These terms may appear in this manual or on the product of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss damage to this product or other property The following symbols may appear in this manual or on the product A A 7A DANGER ATTENTION Protective Ground High Voltage Refer to Manual Conductor Terminal Terminal 1 V4 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Our goal at Vitrek is 100 customer satisfaction with both our products and our people Please fill free to contact us if we can be of help with application or technical assistance repair or calibration services accessories or spare parts Vitrek Corporation 9880A Via Pasar San Diego C
27. Oup lt NR1 gt is in the range from 0 through 9 Return lt NRI gt Examples GROup 3 sets the group to 3 GROup returns 3 if the group setting is 3 STEP Function Set or query the value of step Syntax STEP lt NR1 gt STEP lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 16 Return lt NR1 gt Examples STEP 3 sets the step to 3 STEP returns 3 if the STEP setting is 3 FUNCtion TEST MODe Function Set or query the test function 0 EMPTY 1 ACW 2 DCW 3 IR 4 GB 5 CAC 6 CDC 7 HOLD Syntax FUNCtion TEST MODe lt NR1 gt FUNCtion TEST MODe lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 7 Return lt NRI gt Examples FUNCtion TEST MODe 3 sets the test function to IR FUNCtion TEST MODe returns 3 if the test function setting is IR 40 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL FUNCtion TEST STATe Function Set or query the test state 0 OFF 1 ON 2 CONTINUE Syntax FUNCtion TEST STATe lt NR1 gt FUNCtion TEST STATe lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 2 Return lt NRI1 gt Examples FUNCtion TEST STATe 1 start test FUNCtion TEST STATe returns 1 if the test state is 1 MEASure Function Return measurement value NOTE if no test has been run the value returned by this function will be all zeroes Syntax MEA Sure lt X gt lt X gt is in the range from 0 through 16 for STEP Y
28. Press FIELD key to edit the next field output current Use the knob to adjust the desired output current 3A 42A Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement upper limit Use the knob to adjust the desired upper limit of resistance while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 620 0mQ Press FIELD key again to enter the next field measurement lower limit Use the knob to adjust the desired lower limit of resistance while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 620 0mQ Press FIELD key again to enter the next field testing time Use the knob to adjust the desired testing time while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution Press FIELD key again to return to the first field test mode again Press EDIT SAVE key to save all the parameters 5 8 Safety Interlock Jack The V4 is equipped with a safety interlock jack This can be used to augment operator safety by requiring that a switch is closed for the V4 to operate The terminals are located on the Remote Interface connector more information can be found in section 5 6 Remote Interface Option The V4 comes standard with a plug that closes the SIJ switch These terminals must be closed for a test to operate If the terminals are opened at any time during a test the test stops immediately and a Safety Loop Open warning will appear on the screen 22 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL
29. R1 gt lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 99 Examples SAV 01 saves the current setting data to memory location 1 SRE Function Set the contents of the Service Request Enable Register SRER The query form returns the contents of the SRER Bit 6 of the SRER is always zero The bits on the SRER correspond to the bits on the SBR Syntax SRE lt NRI gt SRE Returns lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 255 Examples SRE 7 sets bits of the SRER to 0000 0111 SRE returns 3 if the SRER is set to 0000 0011 STB query only Function The query of the Status Byte register SBR with STB will return a decimal number representing the bits that are set true in the status register Syntax STB Returns lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 255 Examples STB returns s 81 if SBR contains the binary value 0101 0001 TST query only Function Self test and test the RAM ROM Syntax TST Returns 0 300 Examples TST returns 0 if the test is successful TST returns 300 if the test is unsuccessful 39 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL WAI no query form Function WAI prevents the programming instrument from executing further commands or queries until all pending operations are finished Syntax WAI GROup Function Set or query the value of group Syntax GROup lt NR1 gt GR
30. RTest MODe lt NRI gt UTILity IRTest MODe lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 2 Return lt NR1 gt Examples UTILity IRTest MODe 0 sets the IR test mode to Stop on Fail UTILity IRTest MODe returns 0 if the IR test mode setting is Stop on Fail UTILity GBZero TEST Function Start the GB zero check Syntax UTILity GBZero TEST UTILity GBZero TEST Return Examples UTILity GBZero TEST Start the GB zero check UTILity GBZero STATe Function The query will return 1 if the GB zero check is OK and 0 if the GB zero check is fail Syntax UTILity GBZero STATe Return ojl Examples UTILity GBZero STATe returns 1 if the GB zero check is OK ACContinuous VOLTage Function Set or query the CAC test voltage Syntax 44 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL ACContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt ACContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACContinuous VOLTage 1 000 sets the CAC test voltage to 1 000kV ACContinuous VOLTage returns 1 000 if the CAC test voltage setting is 1 000kV ACContinuous CMINimum Function Set or query the CAC test minimum current Syntax ACContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt ACContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACContinuous CMINimum 1 00 sets
31. Stop the test ARC Measurement Lower and upper limit of measurement Limit Imax Imin Current measurement limit ACW amp DCW Rmax Rmin Resistance measurement limit IR amp GB Status Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Ramp Test Ramp time and test time Time AC Ramp Test 000 0 999 9 s DC Ramp Test 000 0 999 9 s IR Test 001 0 999 9 s GB Test 000 0 999 9 s CHANNEL Hi 00 are Hi 01 and Lo 02 means channel is high voltage output and channel 2 is at Lo 00 Return or Source terminal This function is only enabled if a scanner is present When the measured load becomes capacitive the test time must be extended 5 2 Viewing and Editing Storage Steps To view the Storage Steps 1 Press the MENU key to enter status MENU 2 Use the left and right arrow keys to change knob s resolution group or step Use the knob to change the active step 12 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL To Edit Save the Storage Steps Note Detailed information on Test Parameters can be found in section 5 6 1 Follow the above procedure To View the Storage Steps to select a step 2 Press the EDIT SAVE key to enter status EDIT gt f S ca VOL o o ee Je EDIT SAVE 3 Use knob to adjust parameter Use arrow keys to change knob s resolution 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to adjust parameter 6 After setting all parameters
32. a command or query The bit 6 USR User Request indicates the LOCAL button was pushed The bit 7 PON Power On shows that the EST was powered on Use the ESR Query to read the SESR Read the SESR and clear the bits of the registers so that the register can accumulate information about new events Enable Registers The enable registers determine whether certain events are reported to the Status Byte Register and SRQ The EST has the following enable registers e Event Status Enable Register ESER e OPERation Enable Register e QUEStionable Enable Register Service Request Enable Register SRER When one of the bits of the enable registers is high and the corresponding bit in the status register is high the 56 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL enable registers will perform a logical OR function the output that controls the set bit of the Status Byte Register is high Various commands set the bits in the enable registers The following sections describe the enable registers and the commands that set them e Event Status Enable Register ESER The ESER controls which types of events are summarized by the Event Status Bit ESB in the SBR The bits of the ESER correspond to the bits of the SESR Use the ESE command to set the bits in ESER Use the ESE query to read it e OPERation Enable Register Even though the OPERation Enable Register is present in the V4 s the OPERation registers do not report any condition
33. ages PPO Parallel Poll The EST has no Parallel Poll interface function DC1 Device Clear The EST has a Device clear capability that returns the device to the power on status DTO Device Trigger The EST has no Device Trigger interface function CO Controller The EST cannot control other devices Notes for GPIB installation When the V4 is set up with a GPIB system please check the following things e Only a maximum of 15 devices can be connected to a single GPIB bus e Do notuse more than 20m of cable to connect devices to a bus e Connect one device for every 2m of cable used e Each device on the bus needs a unique device address No two devices can share the same device address e Turn on at least two thirds of the devices on the GPIB system while using the system e Do not use loop or parallel structure for the topology of GPIB system Computer s Connection A personal computer with a GPIB card is all you need in order to operate the V4 via GPIB interface The connections between power supply and computer are following 1 Connect one end of a GPIB cable to the computer 2 Connect the other end of the GPIB cable to the GPIB port on the V4 3 Turn on the V4 4 Turn on the computer The GPIB connection testing If you want to test whether the GPIB connection is working or not you can send a GPIB command from computer For instance the query command idn should return the Manufacturer model number se
34. as a hierarchical structure that can be represented by a command tree Figure 4 The top level of the tree is the root level A root node is located at the root level A root node and one or more lower level nodes form a header path to the last node called the leaf node 30 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL SYSTem Root node ERRor AUTO Lower level node STATe STARt CYCLe Leaf Node lt lt Figure 4 Tree hierarchy The command header is configured by header path and leaf node Figure 5 shows the command header for the leaf node indicated in Figure 4 SYSTem AUTO STATe Root Node re 2 Header Path Leaf Node ee Command Header Figure 5 Command Header Parameter If the commands have parameters the values have to be included In this manual when we expressed the syntax of the command the lt gt symbols are used for enclosing the parameter type For instance the syntax of the command in Figure 6 includes the Boolean parameter type NOTE Do not include the lt gt or symbols when entering the actual value for a parameter S STem AUTO STATe lt Boolean gt Parameter Space as Figure 6 Command Header with Parameter Table 1 defines the Boolean and other parameter types for the V4 31 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Parameter Type Description Example Boolean Boolean numbers or values et NRI Integers 0 1
35. atus is enabled and present in the QUES The bit 4 MAV Message Available indicates that output is available in the output queue The bit 5 ESB Event Status Bit is the summary bit for the Standard Event Status Register SESR When the bit is high it indicates that status is enabled and present in the SESR The bit 6 RQS Request Service is obtained from a serial poll and shows that the EST requests service from the GPIB controller The bit 7 OPER OPERation is the summary bit for the OESR OPERation EVENt STATus Register Use the serial poll or the STB Query to read the contents of the SBR The bits in the SBR are set and cleared depending on the contents of the Standard Event Status Register SESR the Standard Event Status Register SESR and the Output Queue Table 7 Standard Event Status Register SESR Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 PON URQ CME EXE DDE QYE NU OPC The bit 0 OPC Operation Complete shows that the operation is completed This bit is active when all pending operations are completed following an OPC command The bit 1 is always zero The bit 2 QYE Query Error indicates a command or query protocol error The bit 3 DDE Device Error shows that a device error occurred The bit 4 EXE Execution Error shows that an error occurred while the EST was executing a command or query The bit 5 CME Command Error shows that an error occurred while the EST was parsing
36. calibration procedure is finished the LCD monitor will display an IR 50 MQ message Connect the 50 MQ HIGH RESISTANCE BOX SR 2 with EST Press START key to begin calibration procedures When the entire calibration procedure is finished the LCD monitor will display an IR 100 MQ message Connect the 100 MQ HIGH RESISTANCE BOX SR 2 with EST Press START key to begin calibration procedures When the entire calibration procedure is finished the LCD monitor will display an IR 2 5 MQ message Connect the 2 5 MQ HIGH RESISTANCE BOX SR 2 with EST Press START key to begin calibration procedures When the entire calibration procedure is finished the LCD monitor will display a calibration voltage 100V message If desired the procedure can be performed again with one of the other voltage options 50V 100V 500V 1000V STEP 6 Ground Bond Current Adjustment STEP 6 GB Connect current shunt 100m 100A with a voltage meter on the range of DC mV and V4 Switch the EST to STEP6 GB I module and press START key to calibration GB I 3A GB I 40A sequence DMM display 300mV and 4V Press EDIT SAVE key When current passes through the shunt it will produce voltage 63 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL After the calibration of 2 sets current are finished the LCD will go back the original display STEP 7 Ground Bond Voltage Adjustment STEP 7 GB V Connect a
37. d record the AC output voltages of the V4 at settings of 1000 and S5000VAC 2 Reduce output to zero and hook up 1MQ across HV output and return Apply 1000VAC to resistor and record 1MA reading Be sure to correct reading for any known deviation from 1000VAC output 3 Repeat step 2 using 100kQ for 10mA reading 4 Using DCW mode measure and record the DC output voltages of the V4 at settings of 1000 and 6000VDC 5 Using DCW mode output 1000VDC into a IMQ resistor to record 1mA reading Note minimum load i U U mpedance for DC mode is 330k ohm sing the IR mode measure and record 100MQ and 1GQ resistors se continuity cal function under utility to zero out lead resistance prior to checking continuity accuracy Using continuity mode measure and record 1Q resistor Vitrek V4 Calibration Data for ANSI NCSL Z 540 S N CAL DATE CAL DUE Romina ating Readings Readings sakes 1000VAC VAC VAC 15VAC 5000VAC VAC VAC 55VAC 1mA AC mA AC mA AC 06mA AC 10mA AC mA AC mAAC 15mA AC 1000VDC VDC VDC 15VDC 6000VDC VDC VDC 65VDC 1mA VDC mA VDC mA VDC 06mA VDC 100MO 500V MQ MQ 5MQ 1000MQ 500V MQ MQ 100MQ 60 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 100MO 1000V MQ MQ 5MO 1000MOQ 1000V MQ MQ 100MO 100mO 3A mQ mQ 4 2mQ 100mQ 10A mQ mQ 4 2mQ 100mQ 25A mQ mQ 4 2mQ Standards Used Serial No Cal Dat
38. de the TL 115 4and the TL IEC 4 this terminal is connected to the earth socket of the test adapter These are the only two terminals used to make the above test Ground Bond Only Test Connections Terminals 4 amp 5 Sense and Source connect to the DUT earth ground pin Terminals 2 amp 3 Sense and Source connect to a conductive portion of the DUT Chassis Combined ACW DCW and or IR with Ground Bond Test Connections Terminal 1 HV Output Terminal connects to both the line and neutral power pins of the DUT Terminals 4 amp 5 Sense and Source connect to the DUT earth ground pin Terminals 2 amp 3 Sense and Source connect to a conductive portion of the DUT Chassis Note Source terminals require 1OAWG or larger conductor lead wire 24 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Typical Electrical Safety Test Connection Diagram TO HV TERMINAL DEVICE UNDER TEST For ACW DCW or IR DUT CHASSIS Connects to Source amp Sense For Ground Bond TO SENSE RETURN FOR GB CONNECT SOURCE ALSO 7 PROGRAMMING 7 1 Introduction The Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester EST is a fully interactive automatic measurement system Communication between the V4 and host computers is easily accomplished The V4 s standard RS232 interface or optional GPIB interface provide the capability to download and run a custom test sequence as well as monitor the status of the test and retrieve r
39. e 3 the IEEE 488 1 standard locates at layer A the layer A belongs to the protocol of interface function on the GPIB bus The source handshake SH acceptor handshake AH and talker are included to this layer 10 interface functions totally At layer B the syntax and data structure could be the essence of entire IEEE 488 2 standard The syntax defines the function of message communication which contain the lt PROGRAM MESSAGE gt or simply commands and lt RESPONSE MESSAGE gt The two kinds of messages represent the syntax formation of device command and return value The data structure is the constitution of status reporting which ITEEE 488 2 standard have been defined The common commands and queries are included to layer C Commands and queries can be divided into two parts mandatory and optional Commands modify control settings or tell the instrument to perform a specific action Queries cause the instrument to send data or status information back to the computer A question mark at the end of a command identifies it as a query Layer D is interrelated with device information Different devices have different functions SCPI command sets belong to this layer Command Syntax If you want to transfer any instructions to an instrument and comply with SCPI there are three basic elements which must be included Command header e Parameter if required e Message terminator or separator Command Header The command header h
40. e 5 0 sets the ACW test time to 5 sec 48 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL ACWStanding TTIMe returns 5 if the ACW test time setting is 5 sec DCWStanding VOLTage Function Set or query the DCW test voltage Syntax DCWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt DCWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCWStanding VOLTage 1 000 sets the DCW test voltage to 1 000kV DCWStanding VOLTage returns 1 000 if the DCW test voltage setting is 1 000kV DCWStanding CMINimum Function Set or query the DCW test minimum current Syntax DCWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt DCWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCWStanding CMINimum 1 00 sets the DCW test minimum current to 1 00mA DCWStanding CMINimum returns 1 00 if the DCW test minimum current setting is 1 00mA DCWstanding CMA Ximum Function Set or query the DCW test maximum current Syntax DCWStanding CMAXimum lt NR2 gt DCWStanding CMA Ximum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCWStanding CMA Ximum 1 00 sets the DCW test maximum current to 1 00mA 49 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL DCWStanding CMA Ximum returns 1 00 if the DCW test maximum current setting is 1 00mA DCWStanding RTIMe Function Set
41. e Cal Due Valhalla 4600 HV DMM 24 1524 09 18 01 09 18 02 Vitrek 501 A Resistance Std 012866 04 02 01 04 02 02 The following portion of this procedure is for adjustment of the actual calibration values The Vitrek V4 ESTs can be divided into several modules for calibration amp adjustment The modules consist of main board isolation board AC withstanding voltage DC withstanding voltage IR and Ground Bond Calibration Modules Calibration procedures are built in the software of the EST series Please follow as 1 Connect with high voltage transformer amp main board The safety cover should be closed 2 Press UTILITY key and press power SW While the machine is turned on keep pressing the UTILITY key until the LCD shows PRESS START TO PROCESS 3 While the machine is warmed up the LCD monitor will display the model name 4 Check the model name If it s not the same model name turn off the power and repeat the MODEL SETTING 5 In the meantime EST series will self test the grounding condition of power line If the earth check failed EST series will be alarmed Therefore turn off the power and re check grounding again 6 If self test is passed the LCD monitor will display the PRESS START TO PROCESS message Press START key to begin calibration procedures 7 Select the calibration modules by pressing the left amp right arrow key Press START key to begin calibration procedures The calibration procedures are
42. e current level of arc detection 50Hz___ Set the AC hi pot output frequency to 50 Hz AC EREQUENCY 60 Hz Set the AC hi pot output frequency to 60 Hz MODE 1 Control mode of front panel Double Click press reset button before test TEST MODE 2 Press start button directly CONTROL MODE iopE3 PLC Enable use REMOTE I O MODE 4 _ Reserved UNLOCKED Accept and save all parameters of test step and utility pares LOCKED User cannot change any parameters of test step and utility Stop on fail Stop on fail at the DUT detection IR TEST MODE Stop on pass Stop on pass at the DUT detection Timer Reach the time of determination for pass or fail ZERO CHECK Calibrate the zero point of the Ground Bond reading by shorting the ends of the GB GB only leads together pressing Edit Save then Start Stop The operation will stop upon any failure at any step FAIL SET f Continue The operation will not stop until all 16 steps have been completed Off Normal measuring mode MEASEBE MAX On A measure hold feature useful for surge situations ALL GROUP CLEAR Clear all tests programmed in all groups RAMP SHORT Off Ignore low resistance during ramp time DETECT On Detect low resistance during ramp and warn of possible short RS 232 Baud INTERFACE Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 GPIB Address 00 31 The arc detection circuit is tuned for high frequencies It does not see any line frequency energy Arcs are a wide band phenomenon and are not required for e
43. e knob s resolution TEST MODE FROM STEP 4 After setting this parameter press EDIT SAVH key to save the parameter The status will become SAVE After the parameter is saved the status will return to EDIT EDIT SAVE 5 Repeat the procedure To View the System Utility to select another parameter 18 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 6 Structure of Storage Steps The storage steps of EST are total 10 groups group 0 group 9 16 steps step 1 step 16 for each group Except these steps there is another step MAN for special test The presentation of storage steps is Group Step The first number represents group while the second represents step Group Group Group Group Group Group Group 0 1 2 3 4 5 9 Step 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 9 1 v v v v v Step 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 9 2 y v y v Step 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 9 3 v v v v v Step 4 0 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 9 4 v v y v v Step 5 0 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 9 5 sat 0 16 1 16 2 16 3 16 4 16 5 16 9 16 The special test step MAN contains another two types of test CAC and CDC The function of CAC CDC is as same as ACW DCW except user could adjust the output voltage during test After each step has been tested the tested status will be shown on the screen Stp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Test P P P P P PP PPP PP PRP PRP P P N Empty P Pass F Fail Step 1 CH1
44. e of the binary bits of the ESER Examples ESR returns 198 if the ESER contains the binary value 1100 0110 37 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL IDN query only Function Return the unique identification code of the EST Syntax IDN lt string gt includes Manufacturer model number serial number and firmware version Examples IDN returns s Vitrek Inc V4 0 FW1 23b OPC Function The command form OPC sets the operation complete bit bit 0 in the Standard Event Status Register SESR when all pending operations are finished The query form OPC tells the V4 to place an ASCII 1 in the Output Queue when the power supply completes all pending operations Syntax OPC OPC Returns 1 RCL Function Recall the setting data from the memory saved previously Syntax RCL lt NRI gt lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 99 Examples RCL 12 recalls the setting data stored in memory location 12 RST no query form Function Set all control settings of EST to there default values but does not purge stored setting The equivalent panel control will be set as below Front Panel Control Default Setting RESET OFF Rcall to RAM 0 0 ON Stop to 0 0 Syntax RST 38 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL SAV Function Save the setting data to a specific memory location Syntax SAV lt N
45. ed for testing of different products and each group has up to 16 steps 9 Adjustable output voltage during test A special test mode on the MAN group allows the user to adjust the output voltage during testing 10 Flashing high voltage indicator A flashing red LED indicates danger when high voltage output is activated 11 Data lock function Test parameters can be locked or unlocked by utility setup 12 Safety Interlock Jack A feature to require a safety switch to be closed before beginning a test 13 PLC remote control A 15 pin interface that provides inputs START RESET outputs TEST PASS FAIL and the Safety Interlock 14 Compact size with multi capability The compact size is geared with the Safety Test capabilities including AC Withstanding test DC Withstanding test Insulation Resistance test and Ground Bond test 15 Rear Panel Output A secondary output terminal is located on the rear panel 16 Scanner Interface An option to connect a remote scanner for multichannel testing 17 RS 232 and GPIB Interface The RS 232 and GPIB interface enables remote control operation and signal processing via a PC Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 2 VITREK V4 FOUR IN ONE SAFETY TESTER SPECIFICATIONS 1 AC Hi Pot Specifications Voltage Range 0 100 5 000kV Voltage Step 5V step Voltage Regulation d line amp load TARAN Voltage Accuracy 1 of reading 5V Current Sourcing 30 40mA above 500V ma
46. est resistance TRESistance RMAXimum lt NR2 gt Set the IR test minimum resistance TRESistance RMA Ximum Query the IR test resistance IRESistance TTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the IR test time IRESistance TTIMe Query the IR test time GBONd CURRent lt NR2 gt Set the GB test current GBONd CURRent Query the GB test current GBONd RMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the GB test minimum resistance GBONd RMINimum Query the GB test resistance GBONd RMAXimum lt NR2 gt Set the GB test minimum resistance GBONd RMAXimum Query the GB test resistance GBONd TTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the GB test time GBONd TTIMe Query the GB test time Table 3 Status Commands Commands Explanation CLS Clears the status data structures ESE lt NRI gt Sets the Event Status Enable Register ESER ESE Returns contents of Event Status Enable Register ESER ESR Returns and clear the contents of Standard Event Status Register SESR SRE lt NRI gt Sets contents of Service Request Enable Register SRER SRE Returns contents of Service Request 35 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Enable Register SRER STB Reads Status Byte Register SBR STATus OPERation CONDition Returns the contents of the OPERation condition register Returns NR1 STATus OPERation ENABle l
47. esting Pass Fail and inputs of Start Reset and Safety Interlock Output isolation is 400V with 130mA Continuous load current Timer Accuracy 0 10 50mS Power Source AC100V 120V 220V 230V 10 50 60Hz 250W max Operating Environment Indoor use Altitude up to 6500ft 2000m Installation Category I Pollution Degree 2 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 80 RH max Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C 70 RH max Dimension 17 6 L x 13 W x 5 9 H 446 L x 330 W x 149 H mm Weight 30 Ibs 14kg net 34 Ibs 16 kg ship Accessories NIST certification TL 20 60 and K 2 Test Leads RS 2 Serial Null Modem Cable Instruction Manual and power cord Accuracy Stated specifications apply for 1 year at 23 C 5 C Calibration Certificate of calibration traceable to NIST provided Compliance CE mark certified to EN61010 and EMC directives EN5008 1 1 amp EN50082 2 QuickTest Software Option QT 2 Bundled test automation software compatible with PC RS232 and GPIB interface It has an easy to load graphical test sequence development and operating environment Provides time date operator test parameters and test results for review printout or export to database program SS Leese Sion XSI SSK SKS ee 3 KRR NIRS A E 1kV 2 3 4 5 6 kV Figure 2 1 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 3 PRECAUTIONS
48. esults and actual readings Interface selection and setup The GPIB address and RS232 baud rate can be changed in normal operation condition Press UTILITY key and knob switch or arrow keys on the front panel in which the last transmitting interface settings will be displayed Select interface and press EDIT SAVE then select the baud rate or GPIB address and press FIELD to confirm the setting Finally press EDIT SAVE to store the setup Connecting the V4 via GPIB Interface The GPIB interface capabilities The GPIB interface of the V4 corresponds to the standard of IEEE488 1 1987 IEEE488 2 1992 and SCPI 1994 The GPIB interface functions are listed as follows SH1 Source Handshake The EST can transmit multilane messages across the GPIB 25 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL AHI Acceptor Handshake The EST can receive multilane messages across the GPIB T6 Talker Talker interface function includes basic talker serial poll and unaddress if MLA capabilities without talk only mode function L4 Listener The EST becomes a listener when the controller sends its listen address with the ATN attention line asserted The power supply does not have listen only capability SR1 Service Request The EST asserts the SRQ Service request line to notify the controller when it requires service RL1 Remote Local The EST responds to both the GTL Go to Local and LLO Local Lock Out interface mess
49. ground of the external device e Ensure that the chassis ground of the equipment is connected to the chassis ground of the external device e Do not use more than 15m of cable to connect devices to a PC e Ensure the same baud rate is used on the device as the one used on PC terminal e Ensure the connector for the both side of cable and the internal connected line are met the demand of the instrument No connection Receive Data RxD input Transmit Data TxD output No connection Signal Ground GND No connection No connection No connection No connection SO ST ON EO Pin assignments of the RS232 connector on the rear panel for DB 9 D 28 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Wiring configurations for DB9 to DB9 EQUIPMENT COMPUTER DB9 DTE DB9 DTE Pin2 Pin2 Pin3 a a Pin3 Pin5 qa Pin5 7 4 Computer s Connection A personal computer with a COM port is all you need in order to operate the V4 via RS232 interface The connections between EST and computer are as follows 1 Connect one end of a RS232 cable to the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RS232 port on the V4 3 Turn on the V4 4 Turn on the computer The RS232 connection testing If you want to test whether the RS232 connection is working or not you can send a command from computer For instance using a terminal program send the query command idn should return the Manufacturer m
50. he operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so 8 1 Fuse Rating and type If the fuse blows the FUNCTION GENERATOR will not operate Try to determine and correct the cause of the blown fuse then replace the fuse with the correct rating and type shown as below Li voltage 100V 90 110V T7 0A 220V 198 242V T4A 120V 108 132V 250V 230V 207 250V 250V WARNING For continued fire protection replace only with 250V fuse of the specified type and rating and disconnect the power cord before proceeding fuse replacement 8 2 Cleaning To keep the instrument clean wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents 8 3 Trouble Shooting Problem Unit passes continuity test even when leads are disconnected Solution Unit has improper test lead zeroing Press Utility key use knob to select Conti Calibration Util short Continuity and return test leads together and then press the start button Problem QT 50 Interface or PLC start input does not work Solution Unit has not been set to correct PLC mode Press Utility key use knob to select TEST CONTOL MODE Press the SAVE EDIT key to edit the field and use the knob to select MODE 3 PLC ENABLE then press SAVE EDIT to save the setting and press MENU to exit the utility mode The unit is now configured for remote operation Problem Start button does not start test Solution Unit is set to PLC mode 3 Press Utility
51. high voltage meter on the range of DC 2V and GPI 745 Switch the EST to STEP7 GB V module and press START key to calibration Following the onscreen instructions adjust the EST until it is outputting 1VDC Press EDIT SAVE Again following the onscreen instructions adjust the EST until it is outputting 8VDC Press EDIT SAVE key For technical support email info vitrek com 64
52. in order to avoid fatal electric shock 2 On the job training is required for the operator to use the tester efficiently and safely 3 The operator should be prohibited from wearing metal jewelry etc in order to avoid an electrical shock 4 A person with a heart condition or who wears a pacemaker must not operate the tester Safe Secure Testing The earth ground contact of the power cord must be properly connected in accordance with instructions The return lead must be connected to the tested object first before high voltage testing Do not handle the alligator test leads while high voltage is applied Also when using the optional HV probe do not touch the exposed conductive tip of the test probe during testing Provide full control of the power supplied to the tester by means of a carefully placed on off switch or remote power control device WARNING During testing do not touch the test object or any other connected objects 3 3 Environment The normal ambient temperature range of this instrument is from 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operation of the instrument above this specific temperature range may cause damage to the circuits Do not use the instrument in a place where a strong magnetic or electric field exists as they may distort the measurements Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 4 PANEL INTRODUCTION 4 1 Front Panel rowren
53. ing is 1 000kV ACWStanding CMINimum Function Set or query the ACW test minimum current Syntax ACWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt ACWStanding CMINimum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACWStanding CMINimum 1 00 sets the ACW test minimum current to 1 00mA 47 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL ACWStanding CMINimum returns 1 00 if the ACW test minimum current setting is 1 00mA ACWStanding CMA Ximum Function Set or query the ACW test maximum current Syntax ACWStanding CMAXimum lt NR2 gt ACWStanding CMA Ximum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACWStanding CMA Ximum 1 00 sets the ACW test maximum current to 1 00mA ACWStanding CMA Ximum returns 1 00 if the ACW test maximum current setting is 1 00mA ACWStanding RTIMe Function Set or query the ACW ramp time Syntax ACWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt ACWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACWStanding RTIMe 5 0 sets the ACW ramp time to 5 sec ACWStanding RTIMe returns 5 if the ACW ramp time setting is 5 sec ACWStanding TTIMe Function Set or query the CAW test time Syntax ACWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt ACWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACWStanding TTIM
54. ired lower limit of leakage current while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 10 15mA for ACW 0 10 7 5mA for DCW Press FIELD key again to enter the next field ramping time Use the knob to adjust the desired ramping time while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 999 9s Press FIELD key again to enter the next field testing time Use the knob to adjust the desired testing time while using the arrow keys to adjust the knob s resolution 0 999 9s Press FIELD key again to return to the first field test mode again Press EDIT SAVE key to save all the parameters Continuous AC DC withstanding voltage test CAC CDC The CAC CDC test is available only on MAN In this mode you can use the knob and arrow keys to adjust output voltage during the test All the parameters of CAC CDC are the same as ACW DCW except the testing time The testing of CAC CDC is not limited Press RESET to end the test 20 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Insulation Resistance test IR Press MENU key to enter MENU mode then use knob and arrow keys to select a group and step Press EDIT SAVE key to enter EDIT mode The cursor goes to the test mode field Use the knob to select IR mode Functionality of FIELD key Test mode IR Output voltage V X XXXkV Measurement upper limit Rmax XXXXMQ Measurement lower limit Rmin XXXXMQ J Testing time TEST X XXXs J
55. lectrical safety testing so it is safe to disable this feature It is there primarily as a QC feature above and beyond the safety requirement The safety spec is checking for electrical breakdown of the primary insulation Breakdown is defined by UL as a sudden and uncontrolled flow of current Since an arc tends to be a controlled flow of current it is not considered a breakdown Please note that the Utility menu is context sensitive that is the options available are contingent upon which test is currently ready to be run For example if you have an ACW test ready you will have the Arc Mode and Current selections available to you but not the IR Test Mode or GB Zero Check selections To set these select either an IR or a GB test respectively The Group Test Test Control Mode Data Lock Interface and Fail Setting options are available regardless of what test is selected Refer to the following table for a complete listing of options 16 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL ARC INTERFACE CURRENT 5 5 Viewing and Editing the System Utility To View the System Utility 1 Press thq UTILITY key to enter status UTIL To Edit Save the System Utility 1 Follow the above procedure To View the System Utility to select a parameter 2 Press the EDIT SAVE key to enter status EDIT Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 3 Use knob to adjust parameter Use arrow keys to chang
56. odel number serial number and firmware version in the following format Vitrek Inc V63 0 FW1 20 or Vitrek Inc V4 0 FW1 20 If you do not receive a proper response from the EST please check if the power is on the RS232 baud rate are the same on both sides and all cable connections are active Input and Output Queue The design of 128 bytes input queue and 128 bytes output queue for storing the pending commands or return messages is to prevent the transmitted commands of remote control and return messages from missing As the maximum stored capacity for Error Event Queue is 20 groups of messages it should be noted that input data exceeding the capacity by using these buffers would cause data missing Commands and Syntax The GPIB commands of the V4 are compatible with IEEE 488 2 and SCPI standards SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments is a standard that was created by an international consortium of the major test and measurement equipment manufacturers The IEEE 488 2 29 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL syntax has been adopted by SCPI to provide common commands for the identical functions of different programmable instruments SCPI Common Command amp Queries e gt Synt x amp Status Data Structure Interface Function gt D C B A A B C D SCPI IEEE 488 1 SCPI IEEE 488 2 IEEE 488 2 Relationship between EEE 488 1 IEEE 488 2 and SCPI As shown in the figur
57. or from present step z TILity TEST MODe Query the test mode B TILity IRTest MODe lt NR1 gt Set the value of IR test mode 2 TILity IRTest MODe Query the value of IR test mode D TILity GBZero STATe Query the GB zero check UTILity GBZero TEST Start the GB zero check ACContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt Set the CAC test voltage ACContinuous VOLTage Query the CAC test voltage ACContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the CAC test minimum current ACContinuous CMINimum Query the CAC test minimum current ACContinuous CMAXimum lt NR2 gt Set the CAC test maximum current ACContinuous CMA Ximum Query the CAC test maximum current ACContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the CAC ramp time ACContinuous RTIMe Query the CAC ramp time DCContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt Set the CDC test voltage DCContinuous VOLTage Query the CDC test voltage DCContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt Set the CDC test minimum current DCContinuous CMINimum Query the CDC test minimum current DCContinuous CMAXimum lt NR2 gt Set the CDC test maximum current DCContinuous CMA Ximum Query the CDC test maximum current DCContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt Set the CDC ramp time DCContinuous RTIMe Query the CDC ramp time ACWStanding VOLTage lt NR2 gt Set the ACW test voltage ACWStanding VOLTage
58. or query the DCW ramp time Syntax DCWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt DCWStanding RTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCWStanding RTIMe 5 0 sets the DCW ramp time to 5 sec DCWStanding RTIMe returns 5 0 if the DCW ramp time setting is 5 sec DCWStanding TTIMe Function Set or query the DCW test time Syntax DCWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt DCWStanding TTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCWStanding TTIMe 5 0 sets the DCW test time to 5 sec DCWStanding TTIMe returns 5 0 if the DCW test time setting is 5 sec IRESistance VOLTage Function Set or query the IR test voltage Syntax IRSistancce VOLTage lt NRI gt IRSistancce VOLTage lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR1 gt is 50 100 500 or 1000 Examples IRSistancce VOLTage 100 sets the IR test voltage to 100V 50 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL IRSistancce VOLTage returns 100 if the IR test voltage setting is 100V TRESistance RMINimum Function Set or query the IR test minimum resistance Syntax IRESistance RMINimum lt NR1 gt IRESistance RMINimum lt NR1 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR1 gt Examples IRESistance RMINimum 100 sets the IR test minimum resistance to 100MQ IRESistance RMINimum returns 10
59. ou must enter a step number Do not use a space between the command and the step number Return Status Mode V I Meas Time 2 bytes 1 byte 7 bytes 8 bytes 7 bytes Status 00 Emtpy 10 Pass 20 Fail 21 Interlock 22 Low Voltage 23 Hi voltage 24 ARC 25 Measurement over limit maximum 26 Measurement below limit minimum 30 Stop 32 Hight Voltage 33 Heatsink is too hot 41 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Mode 0 Empty 1 ACW 2 DCW 3 IR 4 GB 5 CAC 6 CDC 7 HOLD VA Test Function 5 bytes Unit 2 bytes ACW kV DCW kV IR V GB A CAC kV CDC kV HOLD PAUSE Meas Test Function 5 bytes Unit 4 bytes ACW mA DCW mA IR MQ GB mQ CAC mA CDC mA HOLD Time Time 1 byte Value 5 bytes Unit 1 byte Ramp 005 0 sec Test 005 0 sec Examples Use the command MEAS3 after measurement Display for PC 10 1 0 100kV 01 00mA T005 0S 10 Pass 1 ACW 0 100kV Measurement voltage 100V 01 00mA Measurement current ImA T005 0S Test time 5 sec UTILity ACWStanding FREQuency UTILity ACContinuous FREQuency Function Set or query the ACW or CAC frequency 50 or 60Hz Syntax SUTILity ACWStanding FREQuency lt NR gt UTILity ACWStanding FREQuency 42 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL lt NR gt can be 50 50Hz or 60 60Hz Return 50 60 Examples UTILity ACWStanding FREQuency 50 sets the ACW frequency to 50Hz UTILity ACWStanding FREQuency return
60. plete 0 ot Used Not Used 1 of Used 1 Query Error 2 BE 2 Device Dependent i QUES Error Execution Error 4 MAV RQS MSS PowerOn 7 OPER 3 4 Command Error 5 ESB 5 User E a Request Summary of IEEE 488 2 Status Structure Registers Figure 7 a graphic representation of the status register and its connections 54 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Figure 8 Status registers and related commands To SBR Condition Event Enable Register Register Register The CONDition register is a read only register which monitors the present state of the instrument The CONDition register updates in real time and the inputs are not latched or buffered When a condition monitored by the CONDition register becomes true the bit for that condition also becomes true 1 When the condition is false the bit is 0 The read only EVENt register latches any false to true change in condition Once the bit in the EVENt register is set it is no longer affected by changes in the corresponding bit of the CONDition register The bit remains set until the controller reads it The command CLS Clear Status clears the EVENt register QUEStionable Status Registers Table 4 16 bit QUEStionable Status Register Bit 15 Bit14 Bit13 Bit12 Bit1l Bit10 Bit9 Bit 8 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU Bit
61. press EDIT SAVE key to save the step The status will become SAVE After the step is saved the status will return to EDIT EDIT SAVE 7 Repeat the procedure To View the Storage Steps to select another step 13 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 3 Perform a Group Test 1 Repeat the procedure To View the Storage Steps to select a step 2 Press RESET button to enter status READY 3 Make sure the test environment is safe 4 Press START button to start the test while the status TEST is active and the CAUTION LED flashes Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 7 If the result is fail the FAIL LED will be active and the buzzer will alarm operator To stop the alarm press RESET button again 15 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 5 4 Table of System Utility Parameter Option Description From STEP 1 The group test procedure always begins from step to end of group TEST MODE op OleI6 From the The group test procedure always begins from the step selected to end present step of group e g 05 16 DISABLE Disable the function arc detection ENABLE amp Enable the arc detection and stop the test when arc is active ARC MODE STOP ENABLE amp Enable the arc detection and continue the test when arc is active CONTINUE ARC CURRENT Set th
62. r commands in either uppercase or lowercase You can execute any command with white space characters You must however use at least one space between the parameter and the command header Abbreviating Commands Most commands have a long form and a short form The listing for each command in this section shows the abbreviations in uppercase For instance you can enter the setting ACWStanding VOLTage 1 000 simply as ACWS VOLT 1 000 Because the V4 assumes that a command starts from the root you have the option of beginning the initial command header with a colon 32 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Combining Commands You can use a semicolon to combine commands But continuously query command will cause message missing For example GRO STEP ACWS VOLT CMAX If the command that follows the semicolon has a different header path from the root level you must use a colon to force a return to the root level ACC CMIN 1 00 ACC CMAX 2 00 If the command that follows the semicolon has the same header path you may omit the colon and the path and state only the new leaf node For example ACC CMIN 1 00 ACC CMAX 2 00 is equal to ACC CMIN 1 00 CMAX 2 00 You can combine commands and queries into the same message Note for example the following combination ACC CMIN 1 00 CMIN Synopsis of Commands The tables in this section summarize the commands of the programmable power supply These table
63. rial number and firmware version in the following format 26 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL Vitrek V4 FW1 00 If you do not receive a proper response from the EST please check if the power is on the GPIB address is correct and all cable connections are active 27 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL 7 3 Connecting the V4 via the RS232 Interface The RS232 interface capabilities The RS232 interface provides a point to point connection between two items of equipment such as a computer and the EST There are some parameters you need to set on the both sides Once you have set these parameters you can control the power supply through the RS232 interface e Baud rate You can set rates of 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 baud e Parity bit none e Data bit 8 bits e Stop bit 1 stop bit e Data flow control none Notes for RS232 installation The EST is a DTE device with a 9 pin D type shell RS232 connector located on the rear panel Figure 1 shows the equipment of 9 pin connector male with its pin number assignments Figure 2 shows the wiring configuration for DB9 to DB9 When the V4 is set up with a RS232 interface please check the following points e Do not connect the output line of one DTE device to the output line of the other e Many devices require a constant high signal on one or more input pins e Ensure that the signal ground of the equipment is connected to the signal
64. s 50 if the ACW frequency setting is 50Hz NOTE The Test Mode must be set to either ACW or CAC before this setting can be changed UTILity ARC CURRent Function Set or query the ARC current Syntax UTILity ARC CURRent lt NR2 gt UTILity ARC CURRent lt NR2 gt is in the integer range 1 to 40 mA Return lt NR2 gt Examples UTILity ARC CURRent 2 sets the ARC current to 2 00mA UTILity ARC CURRent returns 2 00 if the ARC current setting is 2 00mA UTILity ARC MODe Function Set or query the ARC test state 0 disable 1 Enable amp Stop 2 Enable amp Continue Syntax UTILity ARC MODe lt NR1 gt UTILity ARC MODe lt NRI gt is in the range from 0 through 2 Return lt NR1 gt Examples UTILity ARC MODe 0 sets the ARC test state to disable SUTILity ARC MODe returns 0 if the ARC mode setting is disable UTILity TEST MODe Function Set or query the test mode 0 From Step 1 1 From the present step Syntax UTILity TEST MODe lt Boolean gt UTILity TEST MODe lt Boolean gt can be 0 or 1 Return 0 1 Examples 43 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL UTILity TEST MODe 0 sets the test mode to From Step 1 UTILity TEST MODe returns 0 if the mode setting is From Step 1 UTILity IRTest MODe Function Set or query the IR test mode 0 Stop on Fail 1 Stop on Pass 2 TIMER Syntax UTILity I
65. s e QUEStionable Enable Register The QUEStionable Enable Register controls which types of events are summarized by the QUES status bit in the SBR Use the STATus QUEStionable ENABle command to set the bits in the QUEStionable Enable register Use the STATus QUEStionable ENABle query to read it e Service Request Enable Register SRER The SRER controls which bits in the SBR generate a service request Use the SRE command to set the SRER Use the SRE query to read it Queues Output Queue The V4s store query responses in the output queue by succeeding the IEEE 488 2 protocol If the power supply receives a new command or query message after a message terminator the power supply will clear and reset this queue each time The computer must read a query response before it sends the next command or query or it loses response to earlier queries The output queue is included to power supplies Error Event Queues When an error or event occurs the output queue stores the message The output queue stores and reports the messages on a FIFO first in first out state The SYSTem ERRor query reads the next item from the output queue If output queue overflows the error message is 350 Queue overflow the queue can t store or report succeeding messages till it is read or cleared Error Message Table 8 The SCPI error messages for the programmable power supplies SCPI Error Code and Description SESR Bit 0 No error 100
66. s divide the commands into three functional classifications e General Setting Commands control and query the settings of the power supply e Status Commands set and query the various registers and queues that make up the status and event structure of the programmable power supply Miscellaneous Commands control general housekeeping functions of the programmable power supply Table 2 General Setting Commands Commands Explanation GROup lt NR1 gt Set the value of group GROu Query the value of group STEP lt NR1 gt Set the value of step STEP Query the value of step FUNCtion TEST MODe lt NR1 gt Set the value of test mode FUNCtion TEST MODe Query the value of test mode FUNCtion TEST STATe lt NR1 gt Set the value of test state FUNCtion TEST STATe Query the value of test state MEASure lt x gt Query the value of measurement UTILity AC FREQuency lt NR1 gt Set the value of AC frequency UTILity AC FREQuency Query the value of AC frequency UTILity ARC CURRent lt NR2 gt Set the value of ARC current UTILity ARC CURRent Query the value of ARC current D TILity ARC MODe lt NR1 gt Set the ARC test mode 33 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL TILity ARC MODe Query the ARC test mode S TILity TEST MODe lt NR1 gt Set the test mode from step 1
67. t NR1 gt Sets the contents of the enable mask for the OPERation event register STATus OPERation ENABle Returns the contents of the enable mask for the OPERation event register Returns NRI STATus OPERation EVENt Query the contents of the OPERation Event register STATus PRESet Presets the OPERation and QUEStionable status registers STATus QU EStionable CONDition Returns the contents of the OPERation condition register Returns NR1 lt NR1 gt STATus QUEStionable ENABle Sets the contents of the enable mask for the QUEStionable enable register STATus QUEStionable ENABle Query the contents of the Questionable Enable register STATus QU EStionable EVENt Query the contents of the QUEStionable Event register Table 4 Miscellaneous Commands Command Explanation IDN Returns instrument identification OPC Reports when operation is complete by setting the Operation Complete bit in SESR OPC Reports when operation is complete Same as OPC except returns a to the output queue and does not set the SESR bit RCL Recall the setting data from the memory which was previously saved RST Resets the protection levels and states resets the current and voltage levels to zero sets the output off and sets memory section to 00 SAV Saves the setting data to memory TST Initiates internal self test and reports results W
68. the CAC test minimum current to 1 00mA ACContinuous CMINimum returns 1 00 if the CAC test minimum current setting is 1 00mA ACContinuous CMA Ximum Function Set or query the CAC test maximum current Syntax ACContinuous CMAXimum lt NR2 gt ACContinuous CMA Ximum lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACContinuous CMA Ximum 1 00 sets the CAC test maximum current to 1 00mA ACContinuous CMA Ximum returns 1 00 if the CAC maximum current setting is 1 00mA ACContinuous RTIMe Function Set or query the CAC ramp time Syntax ACContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt ACContinuous RTIMe lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples ACContinuous RTIMe 5 0 sets the CAC ramp time to 5 sec 45 Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL ACContinuous RTIMe returns 5 if the CAC ramp time setting is 5 sec DCContinuous VOLTage Function Set or query the CDC test voltage Syntax DCContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt DCContinuous VOLTage lt NR2 gt Please refer to the specification Return lt NR2 gt Examples DCContinuous VOLTage 1 000 sets the CDC test voltage to 1 000kV DCContinuous VOLTage returns 1 000 if the CDC test voltage setting is 1 000kV DCContinuous CMINimum Function Set or query the CDC test minimum current Syntax DCContinuous CMINimum lt NR2 gt
69. us register reading which can tell you what types of events have occurred Each bit in the status register corresponds to a bit in an enable register the enable bit must be high for the event to be reported to the Status Byte Register A Service Request SRQ is the last event to occur The SRQ requests an interrupt on the GPIB to report events to the system controller Status Registers There are two kinds of status registers are included to the programmable power supplies 1 OPERation Status Registers CONDition EVENt and ENABle 2 QUEStionable Status Registers CONDition EVENt and ENABle The lower level nodes QUEStionable and OPERation each have three 16 bits registers CONDition EVENt and ENABIle Figure 8 shows the sequential relationship between these three types of registers and the commands that relate to each register QUEStionable Status Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used PFEPPRERER OPERation Status Error Event Queue Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used ale fio Output Queue bars Standard Event Status Registers Status Byte Register Operation Com
70. ximum test time 180 sec 0 10 29 99mA above 500V continuous test 0 10 10mA below 500V continuous test Current Limit 0 10 40mA 0 02mA step Current Accuracy 1 of reading 50 u A 2 DC Hi Pot Specifications Voltage Range 0 100 6 000kV Voltage Step 5V step Voltage Regulation line ke load BOTON Voltage Accuracy 1 of reading 5V Current Sourcing 0 10 10 00mA above 500V continuous test 0 10 2mA below 500V continuous test Current Limit 0 10 10mA 0 01mA step Current Accuracy 1 of reading 50 u A 3 Insulation Resistance Specifications DC Voltage 50V 100V 500V 1000V 50V 100V 1 50MQ 5 of reading 51 200M Q 10 of reading 201 1990M Q 20 of reading 500V 1000V 1 500M Q 5 of reading 501 2000M Q 10 of reading 2001 9999M Q 20 of reading 4 Ground Bond Specifications Resistance Accuracy Test Voltage Max 8V DC Current Range 3 42A Current Resolution 0 02A Current Accuracy 1 of reading 50mA Resistance Range 0 600m Q Resistance Resolution 0 1mQ Resistance Accuracy 1 of reading 2mQ Test Method Four Terminals Test Mode 5 Ramp Time and Test Time AC Hi Pot Ramp Test time 000 0 999 9s DC Hi Pot Ramp Test time 000 0 999 9s Insulation Resistance Time 001 0 999 9s Ground Bond Test Time 000 0 999 9s Vitrek V4 Electrical Safety Tester USER MANUAL

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