475-20 - Version 7.0
475-20 - Version 7.0
475-20 - Version 7.0
DCD475-20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
Section Number
INTRODUCTION
WARNING / GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SET-UP
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBRATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
10
11
RETURNED MATERIAL
12
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
13
14
DCD475-20
INTRODUCTION
The DC Hipot line offered by Phenix Technologies is ruggedly built and suitable for field or
lab use. Designed to test electrical switchgear, cables, motors, generators, and protective
equipment, the DC test set is popular because the equipment is more compact and lighter
in weight than comparable AC equipment.
Design and Safety Features
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DANGER / WARNINGS
WARNING !!
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HIGH VOLTAGE
Phenix Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of test
equipment.
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Natural convection
Output Currentmeter:
Analog Output
Charging Indicator
1.5 ANALOG
0-100% of selected range indication.
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PHENIX
PHENIX
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9. High Voltage Off/Ready. Press to turn off high voltage output. Under normal circumstances the voltage
control should be returned to zero, and the high voltage allowed to decay near zero before switching High
Voltage OFF.
CAUTION: Capacitive loads may retain voltage for a short time after high voltage is turned off while
the internal circuitry bleeds their charge to ground. High Voltage Off/Ready lamp must be illuminated
before High Voltage ON can be activated. Conditions required for illumination are:
Overcurrent Trip/Reset circuit must not be tripped. (Push Reset if circuit is tripped)
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WARNING
Main Power switch on front panel must be in the OFF (O) position before proceeding. Make sure
Test object is de-energized and discharged.
1. Place currentmeter in desired mode of operation by connecting the jumper clip between Return (RTN) and
Ground (GND) or Guard (GRD) and Ground (GND) binding posts. The normal connection is between
Ground and Return. See Section on Return-Ground-Guard for more information on this connection.
2. Connect the Ground (GND) connection to facility ground using the ground test lead provided.
3. Connect the low potential side of test specimen to terminal labeled Return (RTN). Use red test lead
provided.
4. Connect the high voltage output cable to the high potential side of test specimen. Keep shielded part of
high voltage cable away from test specimen high voltage points.
5. Connect the input main power cable to appropriate power source. Check Technical Specifications tag on
unit, for proper input voltage.
6. Read and understand entire operating instructions before applying power.
WARNING
Improper contact with the test leads on this equipment can cause harmful or fatal electrical shock.
Do not touch test leads while a test is in process. This equipment should only be operated by
someone familiar with high voltage testing and safety procedures
.
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1.
2.
Check that the Voltage Control dial is set to "0" (Zero Start position).
3.
Select the proper voltmeter range, currentmeter range, and current trip setting.
Turn on the Control Main Power switch. The Power On lamp will illuminate.
5.
Momentarily press the HV On pushbutton. The high voltage will be applied to the cable and the HV On
switch lamp will illuminate. (Zero Start and External Interlock Loop conditions must be met, and Reset
lamp must be extinguished.
6.
With HV On, rotate the Voltage Control dial and watch the Output Voltmeter and Output Currentmeter
until desired levels are reached.
Note: When testing samples that are largely capacitive in nature, it may be necessary to place
currentmeter range switch in the 20mA position. Operator must then slowly raise output watching the
currentmeter and allowing the test sample to "charge up."
7.
Record data, if desired, and lower the Voltage Control to Zero after testing is completed. Use Discharge
or Grounding stick to discharge specimen or allow voltage to return to zero. Press HV Off button; high
voltage will be shut off and the HV (On) switch lamp will extinguish and the High Voltage Off/Ready lamp
will illuminate.
Overcurrent Failure
8.
If an overcurrent situation occurs (output current exceeds Overcurrent Trip setpoint), the over-current
relay will activate, de-energizing the test set (High Voltage Off). To regain high voltage the Reset button
must be pressed, and the Voltage Control dial must be returned to zero. Press the HV On button
momentarily to turn High Voltage back on.
9.
After all testing is completed; turn off the front panel Main Power switch. Remove the input power cable
from the facility power input.
10.
CAUTION: Make certain that the test specimen is totally discharged and grounded before
removing test cables.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Calculating Meg-Ohms The Impedance of a test object can be determined by the formula:
V/I=R where voltage in Volts divided by current in Amps equals Resistance in Ohms.
Resistance divided by 1,000,000 then equals Meg-Ohms: R/1,000,000=Meg-Ohms
When voltages are in Kilovolts and currents are in Milliamps, a more direct method is to directly divide
Kilovolts by Milliamps to obtain the result directly in Meg-Ohms.
KV/mA=Meg-Ohms
Example: 10kv divided by 2mA equals 5Meg-Ohms
Many times though, the current will be in micro amps. In this case, micro amps must first be converted to
milliamps, or the formula must be changed to accommodate micro amps.
Micro amps can be converted to milliamps by dividing by 1,000.
uA/1,000=mA
Example: 50 uA/1,000=0.05mA.
The result can now be used directly in the above formula. 10kV divided by .05mA equals 200Meg-Ohms
An alternate method is to use the formula; Kilovolts divided by Microamps multiplied by 1,000 equals MegOhms.
KV/uA x 1,000=Meg-Ohms
Example: 10kV divided by 50uA times 1,000 equals 200Meg-Ohms
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NOTE: Do not operate unit with the ground jumper removed or not connected to either Return or Guard.
Make sure the Ground post is connected to a good earth ground. See connection diagrams on next page.
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RETURN-GROUND-GUARD CONNECTIONS
Figure 5-1
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SECTION 6: CALIBRATION
CAUTION:
Calibration should only be done by persons familiar with High Voltage testing and safety
procedures.
All calibrations have been done at the factory. Periodic calibration of the output voltmeter and output
currentmeter should be done approximately every six months.
NOTE: Refer to Electrical Diagram Section for schematics pertaining to the model number of your test set.
Locating the Calibration Adjustments
The calibration points are shown in the following diagram.
R101
10%
Ovld
1.
R103
110%
Ovld
R235
Range
Ovld
R201
20mA
CM
R202
2mA
CM
R203
200uA
CM
R204
20uA
CM
R2
75kV
VM
R1
20kV
VM
Output Voltmeter
Connect a precision high voltage voltmeter across the output to ground on low range. Raise the output to
approximately 80% of range. Adjust the reading on the panel meter (M1) by means of potentiometer R1
to a corresponding reading. Check Linearity and calibration at various other main points of the range
such as 20%, 40%, 60%, 100%. Repeat for High range, adjusting R2.
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CALIBRATION
2.
Output Currentmeter
It is necessary to connect adequately rated High Voltage loads (isolated from ground) to the high voltage
unit that will allow each full range current to be drawn at approximately 15% or higher output voltage.
This allows sufficient resolution to adjust current levels.
Place Binding Post Configuration in GUARD MODE. (Jumper clip is installed between Guard and
Ground posts.)
Connect a precision ammeter between the low potential side of the appropriate high voltage load and the
Return post. Select the low current meter range (20uA). Raise the output to approximately 80% of
range (16uA). Adjust the reading on the panel meter (M1) by means of potentiometer R204 to the
corresponding reading of the standard meter. Repeat for 200uA, 2mA, and 20mA ranges; adjusting
R203, R202, and R201; respectively. (High Voltage load will need to change when changing range).
An optional method is to use DC current injection between RTN and GND (Guard Mode). If using this
method, do not turn High Voltage ON!
3.
Overcurrent
This calibration should not need adjustment (factory adjusted). If the overcurrent circuit is out of
calibration, perform the following steps.
a.
With unit off, short the output terminal to ground through an appropriate currentmeter. (A High
Voltage Load will give better resolution and make calibration easier and more accurate. Minimum
recommended resistance: 100K ohm, 100 watt.).
b.
Set the Current Trip potentiometer on the front panel to "1 and the current range switch to 20mA.
c.
Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 10% of rated current (2mA) is displayed on
the currentmeter.
d.
Adjust potentiometer R101 until the Reset lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
e.
f.
Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 110% of rated current (22mA) is displayed
on meter.
g.
Adjust potentiometer R103 until the Overload lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
h.
Repeat steps "b" through "g" as necessary until both settings are calibrated.
4. Range Overcurrent
R235 sets an overcurrent for the ranges and should be set to trip at approximately 112% of 2mA range.
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
General
If the controls do not operate properly after having been used according to the instructions, the following hints
may help.
4. Currentmeter inoperable?
5. Voltmeter inoperable?
Meter damaged.
No high voltage present at output.
Faulty connection in voltmeter circuit.
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
BEMENKUNG
Amplifier
Unite d'amplificateur
Verstarker
Surge Arrestor
Parafoudre
Ueberspannungsableiter
Capacitor
Condensateur
Kondensator
Bushing
Tranversee
Durchfuehoung
Electrolytic Capacitor
Condensateur electrol
Eleckrolytik kondensator
Fuse
Fusible
Sicherung
CT
Current Transfomer
Transformateur de
Courant
Stromtransformer
CB
Circuit Breaker
Interupteur
Unterbrecher
Relay, Contactor
Relais, Contacteur
Relais, Schutz
Inductor
Self
Drossel, Spule
MOT
Motor
Moteur
Motor
MOV
Movistor
Parafoudre
Movistor
NE
Neon
Parafoudre
Ueberspannungsableiter
LP
ARSR
C
BSHG
Lamp, Indicator
Lampe
Meldeleuchte
Resistor
Resistance
Widerstand
Variable Resisitor
Resistance Variable
Widerstand
Transformer
Transformateur
Transformer
Terminal Block
Borne
Losbare Klemme
Connector
Prise de Courant
Steckverbindung
Relay Contact
Normally Open
Contact Normalement
Ouvert
Schlierskontakt
Relay Contact
Normally Closed
Contact Normalement
Ferme
Oeffnungskontakt
Changeover Contact
Contact de
Changement
Umschaltkontakt
Shielded Wire
Cable blinde
Abgeschirmetes Kabel
TR
Transistor
Transisteur
Transistor
Analog Meter
Insrument Analogue
Analog Meter
Diode
Diode
Diode
Zener
Diode Zener
Zener
SCR
Thyristor
Thyristor
Thyristor
SW
Normally Open
Maintained Switch
Interrupteur Normalement
Maintenu Ouvert
Schrittschalter
(Schliesser)
SW
Normally Closed
Maintained Switch
Interrupteur Normalement
Maintenu Ferme
Schrittshalter
(Oeffner)
SW
Normally Closed
Momentary Switch
Interrupteur Normalement
Ferme Momentanement
Druckschalter
(Oeffner)
SW
Normally Open
Momentary Switch
Interrupteur Normalement
Ouvert Momentanement
Druckschalter
(Schliesser)
DP
Current Overload
Device
Dispositif De Sur
Intensite
UeberstromschutzEinheit
TB
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Computer
Number
Recommended
Quantity
1506400
1501016
Lamps, 60 V, EAO
1420150
1860120
1866005
1794493
1794105
1700610
1603601
1077167
1351102
1351103
1351104
30070011
30080010
30080011
Part Name
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DESCRIPTION
QTY
PART
NO.
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1096510
1094051
1093300
30080011
30070011
30080010
1601314
1601308
1077167
1603601
1603920
1351102
1351103
1351104
1351110
1700610
1701033
1422153
1422150
1422151
1422148
1423300
1420150
1506400
31126500
31126502
1501016
1606100
1153228
31125715
1112232
1711900
1712150
1713500
1725050
1722618
1735140
1761098
1355905
1355910
1355101
1355102
1605110
1860120
1863042
1863047
1355310
1866005
CONTROLS
C1, 4
C2, 3
C5, 6,10
CABLE-GROUND
CABLE-HV
CABLE-RTN
CB1 (120V)
CB1 (220V)
CORD
F1
F1
J1
J2
J3
J1-3
K1
K101
LP1 LENS
LP2 LENS
LP3 LENS
LP4 LENS
LP1 SOCKET
LP1-4
M1, M2
M1-CM
M2-VM
M3
MOV1, 2
P1
PCB Assy.
PCB
R1, R2
R3
R4
R5
R6A
R6B
R7
R7 DIAL
R7 DIAL
R7 KNOB
R7 KNOB
SG1, 2
SW/LP 2,3,4
SW5
SW6
SW5, 6 KNOB
SW7
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DESCRIPTION
SX1
SX1
SX1 PLUG
SX1 PLUG
SX1 PLUG
THERMAL OVERLOAD
T1
T2 (220V UNITS)
U101
U201, 202
Z1-6
Z7, 8
R1
R2,3,4
SOL1
CR1
C1
T1
QTY
PART
NO.
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
6
2
1
1
1151152
1151174
1151162
1151186
1151176
1601420
1890120
1894432
1794493
1794105
1780065
1780069
2100523
42000051
1
3
1
1
1
1
1748420
1744275
1704205
1782500
1091600
38342179
HV UNIT
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TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNOLOGIES
PHENIX
PHENIX
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Description
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9400075
475-20 Control-Digital-PCB1257
2.
8430075
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Sect Page(s)
Comment
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