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USER MANUAL

ATEQ E Version 2.60

Reference: UM-35214C-U

REVISIONS OF THE ATEQ E USER MANUAL

Edition/Revision Reference Date week/year Chapters updated

First edition UM-35214A-U ? -

Second edition UM-35214B-U 50/2005 Modification of the rear panel picture.

Third edition UM-35214C-U 27/2009

Modification of the scheme chapter 1, paragraph 2.5 "Earth continuity, dynamic dielectric rigidity, dynamic leakage current and operator tests".

Recommendations for electrical testingintruments

Rel-U/0048

Preventive measures for high voltage As the voltage of the test can reach 5 kV, a risk of electric shock has to be taken into account.ATEQ recommends the following for the operators protection :

• the use of a bi-manual remotecontrol with a coincidence relay,

• the clear delimitation of the safetyzone (floor marking, warninglight…) around the test area or theuse of a protection bell over the testpart.

Precautions on the test environment • Let the test area dry and clean, free from explosive gas.

Precautions on the operators • ATEQ recommends that the operators using the instruments should have a suitable

qualification and training with respect to the work bench requirements.

General precautions • Read the users manual before using

the instrument, • all electrical connections coming to

the instrument must be equippedwith a safety system (fuse, circuitbreaker…) adapted to the needs andadhering to the norms,

• to avoid electromagneticinterference, the cable connectionsto the instrument should be lessthan two meters in length,

• the electrical main supply mustabsolutely have proper earthing,

• disconnect the electrical

connections to the equipment formaintenance,

• do not open the instrument under

power voltage, • avoid water spillage in the direction

of the instrument, • ATEQ is at your disposal for any

further information concerning theuse of the instrument undermaximum safety conditions.

We would like to bring to your attention that ATEQ will not be held responsiblefor any accident connected to the improper use of the instrument, to the workbench or to the lack of compliance with safety rules.

ATEQ Company is free from any responsibility for any adjustment of itsinstrument which would not have been done by its own technicians.

SAV-Ub/0243

ATEQ, THE ASSURANCE OF A COMPETENT AFTER SALES SERVICE

THE ATEQ AFTER SALES SERVICE IS : • a team of qualified technicians, • a permanent telephone assistance, • agencies close to you for faster reaction, • a stock of spare parts available immediately, • a car fleet for rapid intervention, • a commitment to quality ...

THE OVERHAUL ATEQ carries out the overhaul of your instruments at interesting prices. The overhaul corresponds to the maintenance of the instrument (checking, cleaning, replacing of used parts) as part of preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance is the best way to guarantee reliability and efficiency. It allows the maintenance of a group of instruments in good operational order and prevent eventual break-downs.

MAINTENANCE KITS The ATEQ After Sales Service proposes, two kits destined for the preventive maintenance of the pneumatic circuits of instruments.

CALIBRATION This may be carried out on site or in our offices. ATEQ is attached to the COFRAC and delivers a certificate following a calibration.

TRAINING COURSES In the framework of partnership with our customers, ATEQ offers two types of training in order to optimise the usage and knowledge of our instruments. They are aimed at different levels of technician:

• method / control training, • maintenance / upkeep training.

A TARGETED TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION A number of technical documents are at your disposal to allow you to intervene rapidly in the event minor breakdowns:

• problem sheets describing and offering solutions to the main pneumatic and electronic problems,

• several maintenance manuals.

A QUALITY GUARANTEE The instruments are guaranteed for parts and labour in our offices:

• 2 years for leak detection equipment, • 1 year for electrical tests to norms instruments, • 1 year for the accessories.

Our After Sales Service is capable of rapidly answering all your needs and queries.

ATEQ recommends to made realise by its departments

a revision and a calibration of the instruments every year

0508/PREFc-U

PREFACE Dear Customer, You have just purchased an ATEQ instrument, we thank you for the trust you have placed on our brand. This instrument has been designed to ensure a long and unparalleled life expectancy, and we are convinced that it will give you complete satisfaction during many long years of operation. In order to maximise the life expectancy and reliability of your ATEQ instrument, we recommend that you install this instrument on a secured workbench and advise you to consult this manual in order to familiarise yourself with the functions and capabilities of the instrument. Our ATEQ After Sales Service centre can give you recommendations based on your specific operation requirements.

ATEQ

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UM-35214C-U User manual ATEQ E Page 1/72

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE 5

1. MEASURE PRINCIPALS.....................................................................................................................5 1.1. Earth continuity ............................................................................................................................5 1.2. Static dielectric rigidity..................................................................................................................5 1.3. Dynamic dielectric rigidity.............................................................................................................5 1.4. Insulation resistance ....................................................................................................................6 1.5. Leakage current whilst cold or static............................................................................................6 1.6. Leakage current whilst hot or dynamic ........................................................................................6

2. DEFINITION AND PRINCIPLE OF THE ATEQ E ...............................................................................7 2.1. Default parameters.......................................................................................................................8 2.2. Type of test.................................................................................................................................10 2.3. Programming..............................................................................................................................10

Chapter 1 INSTALLATION OF THE ATEQ E

1. REAR PANEL ....................................................................................................................................11 1.1. Earth continuity board connectors .............................................................................................11 1.2. Dynamic leakage current mesurement connector .....................................................................12 1.3. High voltage output connectors .................................................................................................12

2. CONNECTION EXAMPLES ..............................................................................................................13 2.1. Wiring reminder..........................................................................................................................13 2.2. Earth continuity, Dielectric rigidity, insulation resistance and static leakage current Tests.......13 2.3. Earth continuity and dielectric rigidity tests ................................................................................14 2.4. Earth continuity, Static dielectric rigidity, Insulation resistance, and Dynamic leakage current Tests..................................................................................................................................................15 2.5. Earth continuity, Dynamic dielectric rigidity, Dynamic leakage current and Operator Tests .....16

3. ROBOT INTERFACES / ATEQ .........................................................................................................17 3.1. RS 232/485 Connector...............................................................................................................17 3.2. Main board input connector .......................................................................................................17 3.3. Main board ouput connector ......................................................................................................17 3.4. Relay board input/output connectors .........................................................................................18 3.5. Output codes connector .............................................................................................................19

4. ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ...........................................................................................................20 5. INPUTS/OUTPUTS TIMING CHARTS ..............................................................................................20

5.1. "STOP" End of cycle ..................................................................................................................21 5.2. End of cycle "Automatic RESET" ...............................................................................................22

Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES

1. THE ATEQ E DELIVERED WITH PILZ .............................................................................................24 2. PRESENTATION OF THE FRONT FACE ........................................................................................25 3. FONCTIONALITY OF THE KEYS AND INDICATORS.....................................................................26

3.1. The Readouts.............................................................................................................................26 3.1.1. Left-hand readout ........................................................................................................................... 26 3.1.2. Right-hand readout ......................................................................................................................... 26

3.2. The indicators.............................................................................................................................26 3.2.1. PASS green indicator ..................................................................................................................... 26 3.2.2. REJECT 1 red indicator .................................................................................................................. 26 3.2.3. REJECT 2 red indicator .................................................................................................................. 27 3.2.4. WARNING red indicator.................................................................................................................. 27

3.3. The keys.....................................................................................................................................27 3.3.1. Nominal test voltage or current ....................................................................................................... 27 3.3.2. Voltage / current monitoring key ..................................................................................................... 27 3.3.3. Examination of the statistic counters .............................................................................................. 27 3.3.4. Remote key .................................................................................................................................... 28 3.3.5. Rise time......................................................................................................................................... 28 3.3.6. Stabilisation time............................................................................................................................. 28 3.3.7. Measurement time.......................................................................................................................... 28

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3.3.8. Fall time .......................................................................................................................................... 28 3.3.9. Maximum threshold ........................................................................................................................ 28 3.3.10. Minimum threshold ....................................................................................................................... 29 3.3.11. Function........................................................................................................................................ 29 3.3.12. Calibration .................................................................................................................................... 29 3.3.13. Type.............................................................................................................................................. 30 3.3.14. Outputs code ................................................................................................................................ 30 3.3.15. Cursor key ................................................................................................................................ 31 3.3.16. Cursor key ................................................................................................................................ 31 3.3.17. Reset Key ..................................................................................................................................... 31 3.3.18. Start cycle key .............................................................................................................................. 32 3.3.19. PROGRAMME / CYCLE key-operated switch .............................................................................. 32 3.3.20. Mains switch ................................................................................................................................. 32 3.3.21. Thumb wheel ................................................................................................................................ 33

Chapter 3 STARTUP - ADJUSTMENTS - TESTS

1. POWER UP........................................................................................................................................35 2. USING THE KEY SWITCH ................................................................................................................36 3. PARAMETER INPUT.........................................................................................................................37 4. METHOD............................................................................................................................................38

4.1. Reset of all the sequences.........................................................................................................38 4.2. Selection of a sequence.............................................................................................................38 4.3. Selection of a step......................................................................................................................38 4.4. Selection of a type......................................................................................................................39 4.5. Entry of the parameters..............................................................................................................40

4.5.1. Earth continuity test ........................................................................................................................ 40 4.5.2. Dielectric test .................................................................................................................................. 41 4.5.3. Insulation resistance test ................................................................................................................ 42 4.5.4. Dynamic leakage current test ......................................................................................................... 43 4.5.5. Static leakage current test .............................................................................................................. 44

4.6. Validation of the parameters ......................................................................................................45 5. TEST CYCLE .....................................................................................................................................46

5.1. Launch of the test cycle .............................................................................................................46 5.1.1. Display cycle conventions............................................................................................................... 46 5.1.2. Earth continuity test cycle ............................................................................................................... 46 5.1.3. Dielectric rigidity test cycle.............................................................................................................. 47 5.1.4. Insulation resistance cycle.............................................................................................................. 47 5.1.5. Dynamic leakage current test cycle ................................................................................................ 47 5.1.6. Static leakage current test cycle ..................................................................................................... 47 5.1.7. Operator cycle ................................................................................................................................ 48

Chapter 4 PRACTICALITIES OF THE ATEQ E

1. SEQUENCING FUNCTION ...............................................................................................................49 2. STEPWISE FUNCTION .....................................................................................................................50 3. RS 232 MODE....................................................................................................................................51 4. STAT 2 FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................52 5. THE FRAME FUNCTION...................................................................................................................53 6. TIME STAMP .....................................................................................................................................54 7. CYCLE START DELAY TIME (TRDT) ..............................................................................................55 8. THUMBWHEEL FUNCTION..............................................................................................................56 9. KEY FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................57 10. EARTH CONTINUITY OFFSET FUNCTION...................................................................................58 11. EARTH CONTINUITY START MODE.............................................................................................59

Chapter 5 ATEQ E ACCESSORIES

1. REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................................61 1.1. Connections to the instrument ...................................................................................................61

2. EARTH CONTINUITY TEST PROBE................................................................................................62 3. DIELECTRIC - INSULATION CALIBRATION UNIT.........................................................................63 4. EARTH CONTINUITY CALIBRATION UNIT ....................................................................................64

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Chapter 6 MESSAGE DISPLAYS

1. RESULT INDICATOR LIGHTS..........................................................................................................65 2. PRINTOUT OF THE RESULTS.........................................................................................................66

2.1. Default values of the serial line specification .............................................................................66 2.2. Results Frame............................................................................................................................66

3. CURRENT MESSAGES ....................................................................................................................68 4. ERROR MESSAGES.........................................................................................................................69

APPENDIX INSTRUMENT INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

INSTRUMENT INTERNAL CONNECTIONS.................................................................71

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Preamble


PREAMBLE

1. MEASURE PRINCIPALS

1.1. EARTH CONTINUITY

N

Live

Current

Measurement

5 to 40 A12 V AC max

generator

1.2. STATIC DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY

HT 4 000 V N Live

1.3. DYNAMIC DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY

HT 500 à 4000 V AC

U * U N Live

Preamble


1.4. INSULATION RESISTANCE

HT 500 V DCN Live

1.5. LEAKAGE CURRENT WHILST COLD OR STATIC

N Live

U x 1,06

1.6. LEAKAGE CURRENT WHILST HOT OR DYNAMIC

NLive

mA

U x 1,06U

Preamble


2. DEFINITION AND PRINCIPLE OF THE ATEQ E

The ATEQ E is an ATEQ standard format checking instrument in 3U 19" rack-mounted units. It is designed for electrical safety checks on single-phase and three-phase instruments. The instrument is used to carry out the following tests :

MEASUREMENT RANGE PRECISION full scale RESOLUTION

Dielectric Rigidity

Test voltage 500 - 4 000 V AC 2 % 10 V

Test voltage 500 - 4 000 V DC 2 % 10 V

Test current 0 - 50 mA 2 % 0,1 mA

Breaking current 60 mA

Earth Continuity

Test current 5 - 40 A 5 % 1 A

Resistance 0 - 500 mΩ 1 % 1 mΩ

Insulation Resistance

Resistance 0,2 - 499 MΩ 2 % de 0,01 MΩ à 1 MΩ

Test voltage 500 V DC 1 %

Static Leakage Current

Test voltage 200 - 500 V AC 2 % 1 V

Test current 0 - 50 mA 2 % 0,1 mA

Dynamic Leakage Current 6 mA 2 % 0,1 mA

All of these tests can be linked automatically using the sequencing function.

Preamble


2.1. DEFAULT PARAMETERS

Default values

Earth continuity

Insulation resistance

Leakage current

hot

Leakage current

cold

AC / DC dielectric

Test current 25 A

Test voltage 500 V DC 233 V DC 1 250 V

MAX / MIN monitoring 10 % 10 %

Rise time 1 s

Stabilisation time 0,5 s

Test time 1 s 1 s 1 s 1 s 3 s

Fall time 1,5 s

Max threshold 100 mΩ 3 mA 3 mA 5 mA

Min threshold 0 mΩ 2 MΩ

Exit codes if fixed 2 4 5, 6 7 3

Preamble


The ATEQ E can execute from 1 to 32 sequences.

• Each sequence can contain from 1 to 8 steps.

∗ Each step is a type of test to be carried out.

SEQUENCE

00

STEP0102

(n STEP)(n STEP)(n STEP)(n STEP)

(n STEP)

03

32

00 (Type of test)01 (Type of test)

08 (Type of test)

TYPE

NOTHINGInsulation

AC DielectricEarth continuity

Dynamic leakage currentDC Dielectric

Operator

idMF

OC Static leakage current

TOUCHES DE REGLAGE

REJECTMIN

kV/ANOM

MAX

MIN

REJECTMAX

REJECTMIN

OUTPUTSCODE

OUTPUTSCODE

REJECTMIN

RISETIME

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

FALLTIME

STABTIME

kV/ANOM

REJECTMAX

OUTPUTSCODE

REJECTMAX

REJECTMIN

OUTPUTSCODE

OUTPUTSCODE

kV/ANOM

MAX

MIN

REJECTMAX

REJECTMIN

OUTPUTSCODE

RISETIME

FALLTIME

STABLTIME

kV/ANOM

REJECTMAX

OUTPUTSCODE

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

TYPE

NOTHINGInsulation

AC dielectricEarth continuity

Dynamic leakage currentDC dielectric

Operator

idMF

OC Static leakage current

REJECTMIN

ADJUST KEYS

Preamble


2.2. TYPE OF TEST

: insulation resistance test

: AC dielectric test

: earth continuity test (Ground)

: leakage current test "when hot" or "dynamic"

: DC dielectric test

: operator Enables the operator to carry out operations on the part under test and then validate these actions by pressing a push button.

: leakage current test "whilst cold" or "static"

2.3. PROGRAMMING

Using the front panel keypad, downloading via the serial line : test voltage, test current, max./min. voltage monitoring, sequence, step, type, rise time, stabilisation time, time of measure, fall time, max./min. Rejection limits, outputs code, special functions parameters.

Chapter 1 Installation of the ATEQ E


Chapter 1 INSTALLATION OF THE ATEQ E

1. REAR PANEL

1.1. EARTH CONTINUITY BOARD CONNECTORS

J 6 J 7

1 1 26

J 17

1 2

J 17 Earth continuity monitoring

1-2 dry contact

J 6 1 Buzzer - 2 Buzzer + 3 Start push button 4 Start push button 5 Measurement + 6 Generator +

J 7 1 Measurement - 2 Generator -



1.2. DYNAMIC LEAKAGE CURRENT MESUREMENT CONNECTOR

J 81 2

J8

1 input 2 earth

Normal leakage current J15

L1J15 J16E

1.3. HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Dielectric / Insulation resistance / Static leakage current, output connectors

J 9 high voltage

J 10 earth

J10 must have an earth connection



2. CONNECTION EXAMPLES

2.1. WIRING REMINDER

The wiring of the test point is not shown in the diagrams. The transformer used must possess a galvanized insulation between the primary and secondary coils and between the secondary coil and the earth connection.

The relays used must be appropriate for their intended use (high voltage, power, high voltage and power).

The cross sectional size of the power supply cables, of the power cables and of the earth cables, is defined by the power supported and the current required to flow through them.

For an earth continuity test, when a large distance separates the instrument from the test part, it is necessary to take into consideration the impedance of the cables, in order to obtain accurate measurements. However it is advisable to use as short as possible cables.

The validation of the operator test is carried out on pins 11 and 12 of the J5 connector.

2.2. EARTH CONTINUITY, DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY, INSULATION RESISTANCE AND STATIC LEAKAGE CURRENT TESTS

Use

Earth post

1,5 mm²

4 mm²

J10

J7

J9



2.3. EARTH CONTINUITY AND DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY TESTS

Un Un x 1,06

External 24 V electric power supply

CS3

Use

Earth post

1,5 mm²

4 mm²

K1


CS3

1 2 3 4 11 129 107 8 5 6 15 16 13 14 17

Free dry potential contacts. I max = 500 mA

CM RD CFS RI CFD Mes CF

J11

J9

J7

J10

CS1 Free. CS2 Earth continuity. CS3 Dielectric rigidity. CS4 Insulation resistance. CS5 Dynamic leakage current. CS6 Current leakage measurement.CS7 Static leakage current. CS8 Free.

K1 Leakage current mixing.



2.4. EARTH CONTINUITY, STATIC DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY, INSULATION RESISTANCE, AND DYNAMIC LEAKAGE CURRENT TESTS

Un Un x 1,06

K2


CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7

0V CS6

Mechanical safety device

Use

Earth Post

1,5 mm²

4 mm²

K3

K1

0V

CS5 CS3 / CS4 / CS7

1 2 3 4 11 129 107 8 5 6 15 16 13 14 17

CM

Free dry potential contacts. I max = 500 mA

J11

J9

J7

J10

J16

J16

RD CFS RI CFD Mes CF

CS1 Free. CS2 Earth continuity. CS3 Dielectric rigidity. CS4 Insulation resistance. CS5 Dynamic leakage current. CS6 Leakage current measure. CS7 Static leakage current. CS8 Free.

K1 Dynamic leakage current. K2 Dynamic leakage current measurement. K3 Static dielectric rigidity.



2.5. EARTH CONTINUITY, DYNAMIC DIELECTRIC RIGIDITY, DYNAMIC LEAKAGE CURRENT AND OPERATOR TESTS

1 2 3 4 11 129 107 8 5 6 15 16 13 14

Un Un x 1,06

CS1 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7K2

0V CS6

Use

Earth post

1,5 mm²

4 mm²

K3

K1

0V

CS1 / CS3 / CS5

CS4 / CS7

K4

0V CS3

17

CM Mes CFRD RI CFS CFD

J11

J9

J7

J10

J16

J16

External 24 V electric power supply Free dry potential contacts. I max = 500 mA

Mechanical safety device

CS1 Free CS2 Earth continuity CS3 Dielectric rigidity CS4 Insulation resistance CS5 Dynamic leakage current CS6 Leakage current measure CS7 Static leakage current CS8 Free

K1 Leakage current and dielectric rigidity K2 Dynamic leakage current measurement K3 Insulation resistance, static leakage current K4 High dielectric voltage



3. ROBOT INTERFACES / ATEQ

3.1. RS 232/485 CONNECTOR

Connection : 1 : Screen. 2 : TXD transmission. 3 : RXD reception. 4 : RTS transmission request. 5 : CTS transmission enable. 7 : 0 V.

3.2. MAIN BOARD INPUT CONNECTOR

1 - 2 : RESET.

3 - 4 : test start (maintained).

5 - 6 : menu scrolling.

7 - 8 : menu scrolling.

Operator

2 RESET

4 test start (maintained)6 menu scrolling8 menu scrolling

1 - 3 - 5 - 7

+

-

3.3. MAIN BOARD OUPUT CONNECTOR

3 - 4 : Test OK output.

5 - 6 : Reject 1 output.

7 - 8 : Reject 2 output. 9 – 10 CEC : Cycle in progress output.



3.4. RELAY BOARD INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

J4 Relay output connector (dry contact, breaking power on resistive load = 60 VA, max. voltage = 125 V)

1 - 2 : test OK output

3 - 4 : test NOK output (reject 1 and 2 and alarm) 5 – 6 : earth continuity reject 2 exit 7 – 8 : reject 2 output dielectric 9 – 10 : reject 2 output leakage current 11 – 12 : end of cycle output (depends on the thumbwheel setting) 13 – 14 : reject output insulation resistance 15 – 16 : end cycle

17 : + 24 V / 0,5 A output (power supply output I / O ± 24 V / 0,5 A)

J5 Opto input connectors (dry contact to activate: 10 mA max) 1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15 shared 0 V (24 V) 2 : sequence 9 selection 4 : sequence 5 selection 6 : sequence 3 selection 8 : sequence 2 selection 10 : cycle start override 12 : operator validation (on edge) 14 : sequence 16 selection 16 : start earth continuity test

17 : 0 V / 0,5 A output (power supply output I / O ± 24 V / 0,5 A)



3.5. OUTPUT CODES CONNECTOR

J 111 17

Output codes connector (dry contacts). Confer to Chap 2 § 3.3.14 for the programming of the outputs.

FREE OUTPUT CODES FIXED OUPUT CODES

1 – 2 Available to user 1 – 2 Available to user

3 – 4 Available to user 3 – 4 Earth continuity

5 – 6 Available to user 5 – 6 AC and DC Dielectric

7 – 8 Available to user 7 – 8 Insulation resistance

9 – 10 Available to user 9 – 10 Leakage current

11 – 12 Available to user 11 – 12 Leakage current measurement

13 – 14 Available to user 13 – 14 Cold leakage current

15 - 16 Available to user 15 – 16 Available to user



4. ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

The instrument can be powered with either 110 V or 230 V Voltages. Mains power supply socket:

F 1

PS

Fuses (5 x 20 / 1 A).

A power cable is supplied with the instrument.

5. INPUTS/OUTPUTS TIMING CHARTS

In the goal of interfacing the ATEQ E with an instrument (robot, computer …), the timing charts below supply the electric output sequences (connectors J3 and J4) depending on the entry of commands into the front face or on the J2 and J5 connectors (START, RESET and programming of the program number). The time charts suggested depend directly on the position of the thumb wheel; it allows the selection of 2 cycle ends: automatic RESET or STOP.

Legend

A Waiting time (TRDT)

M Rise time

S Stabilization time

T Test time

D Fall time

START Press on the DEPART key on the front face or short contacts 3 and 4 on the J2 connector.

RESET Press on the RESET key on the front face or short contacts1 and 2 on the J2 connector.

Program N° Selection of the program number through binary methods Contacts 1 to 8; 15 and 16 of the J5 connector.

PP or FP OK (pass part) part or NOK (fail part) part on the J3 and J4 connectors.

EoC End of cycle output on the J4 connector.

@ 500 ms when the End of cycle is ‘pulsed’.

The time scale is not respected, only the indicated times are to be respected.



5.1. "STOP" END OF CYCLE

A M S T D

50 ms

50 ms min

50 ms min

@ Ready

Cycle

Prog. N°

START

RESET

PP

FP

CiP

EoC

OR

@: 500 ms when the cycle end is ‘pulsed’.

For safety reasons, the Cycle start (START) button must be maintained in the pressed position for the duration of all high voltage tests (dielectric resistance, insulation resistance). For all the other tests an impulse of 50 ms (min) is enough to activate the START. The selection of the type of cycle end (Automatic RESET or STOP) can be done:

either by the program : RCD function (thumbwheel : cf. chap 4 §8), or thanks to an electric component found in the microprocessor board which is preset in the factory. This component also allows the definition of the end of cycle signal (maintained or 500 ms), respectively on either the even or odd positions of the electronic component.

The program function has the priority.



5.2. END OF CYCLE "AUTOMATIC RESET"

A M S T D

50 ms

50 ms min

@

Ready

Cycle

Prog. N°

START

RESET

PP

FP

CiP

EoC

OR

@: 500 ms when the cycle end is ‘pulsed’

For safety reasons, the Cycle start (START) button must be maintained in the pressed position for the duration of all high voltage tests (dielectric resistance, insulation resistance). For all the other tests an impulse of 50 ms (min) is enough to activate the START. The selection of the type of cycle end (Automatic RESET or STOP) can be done:

either by the program: RCD function (coding wheel: cf. chap 4 §8), or thanks to an electric component found in the microprocessor board which is preset in the factory. This component also allows the definition of the end of cycle signal (maintained or 500 ms), respectively on either the even or odd positions of the electronic component.

The program function has the priority.

Chapter 2 User interfaces


Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES

The ATEQ E is delivered in the standard casing:

START

R ESETKV / A

NOM

REMOTE

COUNTERS

MAX

MIN

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV

A

CYCLE

mΩ

mA

MΩ

PASS REJECT. 2REJECT. 1

RISETIME

OUTPUTSCODE

STAB.TIME

MEASURETIME

ITERATION

DROPTIME

REJECTMAX

TYPE CAL FUNCTION REJECTMIN

E

PROGRAMME

CYCLE

+

-

Standard casing The standard 3U 19'' rack-mounted, dimensions: 530 x 295 x 152 (mm), consists of a casing made of sections of formed and painted sheet metal. The removable frame, which contains the front panel, rests on lateral base supports in the case. It is secured to the casing with the aid of four screws, enabling fast access to the electronic part of the instrument. The frame has two compartments, separated by a horizontal metal sheet. The upper part of the casing possesses a removable cover secured with the aid of four screws. The access to the bottom part is possible only after the frame has been removed from the case by means of the four front panel screws. Instrument weight: 13 kg

Note: the simple version of the unit is a 19" 3 U rack mounted unit. Depending on demand and on the particular application, the unit can be supplied in multiple modules of 3 U units, all at 19".



1. THE ATEQ E DELIVERED WITH PILZ

The ATEQ E can be delivered with a two handed remote and with security relays. The casing with Pilz comes in the 19" 6U frame. Weight of the instrument: 17 kg.

START

RESETKV / A

NOM

REMOTE

COUNTERS

MAX

MIN

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV

A

CYCLE

mΩ

mA

MΩ

PASS REJECT.2REJECT.1

RISETIME

OUTPUTSCODE

STAB.TIME

MEASURETIME

ITERATION

DROPTIME

REJECTMAX


EPROGRAM

CYCLE

+

-



2. PRESENTATION OF THE FRONT FACE

START

RESETKV / A

NOM

REMOTECONTROL

COUNTERS

MAX

MIN

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV

A

CYCLE

mΩ

mA

MΩ

PASS REJECT.2REJECT.1

RISETIME

OUTPUTSCODE

STAB.TIME

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

FALLTIME

REJECTMAX


EPROGRAM

CYCLE

+

-

Test conditions adjustment,

visualisation of the meters

Cycle parameterization

keys

Increase / decrease of the

parameters

Reset, Start cycle

Test results and parameters readout

windows and indicators

Program/cycle key

Power up Switch



3. FONCTIONALITY OF THE KEYS AND INDICATORS

3.1. THE READOUTS

3.1.1. Left-hand readout

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

display : of the selected sequence, of the step in the sequence, of the type of test selected, of the statistical counters, of the test voltage or current at the end of the test.

3.1.2. Right-hand readout

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

display : of the current in mA, of the insulation resistance in MΩ, of the earth continuity resistance in mΩ

of the dielectric measurement result, of error messages and scale overshoot messages.

3.2. THE INDICATORS

3.2.1. PASS green indicator

PASS

The test is OK.

3.2.2. REJECT 1 red indicator

REJECT 1

Test unsatisfactory following a fault in the test voltage or current during the test.



3.2.3. REJECT 2 red indicator

REJECT 2

Failed test due to the exceeding of the MIN or MAX thresholds.

3.2.4. WARNING red indicator

!

Advises of a test in progress (PRESENCE OF A HIGH VOLTAGE).

3.3. THE KEYS

3.3.1. Nominal test voltage or current

KV / A

NOM

Nominal value of the test voltage (in volts or in kilovolts) or of the earth continuity current (in Amps).

3.3.2. Voltage / current monitoring key

MAX

MIN

In dielectric and static current leakage test: in function of the nominal value in kV.

Key out: adjustment of the maximum voltage in %. Key pressed: adjustment of the minimum voltage in %.

3.3.3. Examination of the statistic counters

COUNTERS

Key in the CYCLE position :

Maintain the COUNTERS key pressed, then using the + key:

1st impulsion: total number of cycles carried out (red and green indicators lit),

2nd impulsion: number of passed cycles (green indicator lit),

3rd impulsion: number of Rejects, 1 and 2 (red indicator lit). It is possible to print out the status of all the sequence counters; to do this, put the key

in the CYCLE position, then press on the FUNCTION

and COUNTERS keys.



3.3.4. Remote key

REMOTE

Not in use.

3.3.5. Rise time

RISETIME

Time during which the current passes from zero to the programmed value.

3.3.6. Stabilisation time

TEMPSSTAB.

Delay which allows the stabilisation of the current before the start of the measure, in order to avoid including any capacitive effects (current surge, etc...).

3.3.7. Measurement time

TIME OFMEASURE

ITERATION

Time during which the measurement is made. This time is cut short if the test conditions are not complied with or if a maximum threshold programmed is exceeded.

3.3.8. Fall time

FALLTIME

Time during which the voltage or current falls from the programmed value to zero.

Note: for all the parameters expressing a time, the unit used is the second. The adjustment range is being between 0.1 s and 99.9 s.

STAB RISE MEASURE FALL TIME

U

3.3.9. Maximum threshold

REJECTMAX

Allows the adjustment of the maximum acceptable value. Above this value the test will declared as NOK (reject 2).



3.3.10. Minimum threshold

REJECTMIN

Allows the adjustment of the minimum acceptable value. Below this value the test will be declared as NOK (reject 2).

3.3.11. Function

FUNCTION

Linked to one or more keys it allows the access to the following modes: Cf. chapter 5.

rcD

RESET Auto Stop

t r d tTramRS232 Stepw ise

Sequencing conditions

Serial link configuration

End of test line

Choice of printingoptions

Wiating time

Key

LOCKINGStart / Reset

F

F F FFF FF

jumps

Time stamp

Adjustment of the date and the time

STA2

Dialogue with the statistics program

F

Modbus

F

Transmission speed config.Selection of station number

Sequencing

Sequencing conditions

In the event of an earth continuity test, the following functions will be added:

OFCM

Offset

dECM

Pulseplateau

F F

Value

3.3.12. Calibration

CAL

Calibration: not used.



3.3.13. Type

TYPE

Type: allows the selection of different tests :

- : no test selected,

: insulation resistance,

: AC dielectric test,

: earth continuity test (masse),

: leakage current test "hot",

: DC dielectric test,

: Operator,

: Leakage current test "cold".

3.3.14. Outputs code

OUTPUTSCODE

Output codes

Optional: this key is used to activate of from 1 to 4 relays at the start and for the whole duration of a cycle. The outputs of these relays are controlled via the intermediary of the J11 connector on the rear panel. The outputs are of dry type with a maximum current. Two choices are possible: fixed output codes, free output codes.

A. Fixed Output codes B. Free Output codes These output codes are programmed in a permanent way in the EPROM, as follows:

The operator can randomly choose 4 output codes amongst the 8.

1. available to the operator, 2. earth continuity, 3. insulation dielectric, 4. insulation, 5. leakage current "hot", 6. leakage current measure, 7. leakage current "cold", 8. available to the operator.

1) This relay can only be activated in the low-voltage function: eath continuity, leakage current. 8) This relay can only be activated in the high-voltage function: insulation, dielectric.



Maintain the OUTPUTS

CODE key pressed, then using the keys to move the pointer to

the relay to be activated or deactivated.

Press on the START key to activate a relay or on the RESET key to deactivate a relay.

The other relays are active by default and by type of test (in the EPROM).

3.3.15. Cursor key

+

Increase of the sequence number Increase of a step, Increase of a parameters numeric value.

3.3.16. Cursor key

-

Decrease of a sequence number, Decrease of a step, Decrease of a parameter’s numeric value.

3.3.17. Reset Key

RESET

With the key in the program position :

Allows the selection of SEQUENCE, STEP and TYPE.

Keys FUNCTION + RESET = Reset to zero of the default value for all the parameters

of the selected sequence.

Keys COUNTERS + RESET = Reset to zero of a sequence’s statistic counters.

Keys RESET + + + -

= general reset to zero of all the parameters of all

the sequences and of all the statistics, or return to the default values.

Note: for the last three functions the message XX appears on the right hand readout confirming the deletion. (XX is the sequence number).

RESET

With the key in the CYCLE position

Interrupts the current cycle and resets it to zero.



3.3.18. Start cycle key

START

With the key in the PROGRAM position:

Allows the selection of either SEQUENCE, STEP or TYPE, and the moving of the function key in the menu.

START

With the key in the CYCLE position:

Launch of a test(s) sequence.

3.3.19. PROGRAMME / CYCLE key-operated switch

PROGRAM position:

Programming of the sequences.

CYCLE position:

Validation of the entry of parameters, Display of the value of parameters through simple press, Instrument ready to test.

3.3.20. Mains switch

I

O

switching on/off of the instrument’s power supply

O : power supply off

l : power supply on



3.3.21. Thumb wheel

Note: the operation of the instrument is linked to the "hardware" thumb wheel, which is found on the CPU board. Default position: 4

0 / 2 / 8/ A : Permanent end of cycle & stop if the part is rejected.

1 / 3 / 9 / B : Pulsed end of cycle & stop if the test part is rejected.

4 / 6 / C / E : Permanent end of cycle & automatic reset.

5 / 7 / D : Pulsed end of cycle & automatic reset.

F : Reserved for calibration of the instrument.

Note: the duration of the pulsed end of cycle pulse is of 500 ms.

Chapter 3 Start up - adjustments - tests


Chapter 3 STARTUP - ADJUSTMENTS - TESTS

1. POWER UP

During the power up, the instrument initializes and displays the following messages during two seconds:

INIT SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

VXXX A CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Init = initialization of the instrument

XXX designates the program version and A the display

language (Anglais= English).

Then the instrument sends its entire configuration through the J1 (RS 232) output. In the downloading mode, the configuration is not transmitted. The instrument then displays the current sequence.



2. USING THE KEY SWITCH

Key in the CYCLE position: the instrument is waiting for the start of a cycle.

011 SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

RDY

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Key in the PROGRAM position: the instrument is in the program position, see

paragraph 4.5 Parameter input.

011 SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

- - - - CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Note: following a shut down or a cut in the power supply, the instrument returns to the last sequence or function selected.



3. PARAMETER INPUT

Selection of a sequence

Selection of a step

Selection of a type

Parameters input

Parameters validation

Use

Next test ?

Next sequence ?

Yes

No

Yes

No



4. METHOD

4.1. RESET OF ALL THE SEQUENCES

Turn the key to the PROGRAM position.

Press on the RESET key (red key) + .

Turn the key to the CYCLE position.

4.2. SELECTION OF A SEQUENCE

Selection of a SEQUENCE

Turn the key to the PROGRAM position.

The sequence section of the left hand readout flashes.

Select the sequence number (01 to 32) to program using the keys.

4.3. SELECTION OF A STEP

Selection of a STEP

Press on the START key to pass to the selection of a step.

The STEP section of the left hand readout flashes.

Select the step to program with the keys.

Note: it is impossible to select the n+1 step if it is not programmed in the instrument.



4.4. SELECTION OF A TYPE

Selection of a TYPE

Press on the START key or on the TYPE

key to select the type of test to define.

The TYPE section of the left hand readout flashes.

Select the type of test ( , , , , , , ,) to define using the keys.

- : No test selected.

: Insulation resistance test.

: AC dielectric test.

: Earth continuity test (masse).

: Leakage current test "hot".

: DC dielectric test.

: Operator

: Leakage current test "cold".



4.5. ENTRY OF THE PARAMETERS

4.5.1. Earth continuity test

Press on the KV / A

NOM key. Enter the value of the test current using the keys.

Press on the TIME OF

MEASURE

ITERATION

key. Enter the time value with the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MAX key. Enter the threshold value with the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MIN key. Enter the minimum threshold using the keys.

Press on the OUTPUTS

CODE key.

Then select the relay to activate (return to the explication given in chapter 2 paragraph 3.3.14.B).

NEXT TEST?

YES: press on the TYPE key, then once on the RESET key, the STEP number flashes.

Start again at the stage. Selection of a STEP

NO: move on to section 4.6 "Validation of the parameters".



4.5.2. Dielectric test

Press on the KV / A

NOM key. Enter the voltage setting with the keys.

Press on the MAX

MIN key. With the key pressed in, the left hand readout indicates the

maximum voltage percentage of the test. Adjust this percentage with the keys.

Let go of the key and the left hand display will indicate the minimum test voltage percentage. Adjust this percentage by using the keys.

Press on the RISETIME key. Enter the time value by using the keys.

Press on the STAB.TIME key. Enter the desired time value by using the keys.


MEASURE

ITERATION key. Enter the desired time value by using the keys.

Press on the FALLTIME key. Enter the desired time value by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MAX max. Enter the maximum threshold by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MIN key. Enter the minimum threshold by using the keys.


CODE key and then select the relay to activate.

NEXT STEP?


Start again at Selection of a STEP .




4.5.3. Insulation resistance test


MEASURE

ITERATION key. Enter the time value by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MIN key. Enter the minimum threshold value by using the keys.

Press on theOUTPUTS

CODE key.

Then select the output to activate (in the event of fixed outputs codes).

Left hand redoutPointer

Function activated

This relay can only be activated in the low voltage function :Earth Continuity, Leakage current

This relay can only be activated in the high voltage function :Insulation, Dielectric

Press on the START key to activate the N° 8 output or on the RESET key to deactivate it.

The control of the relays can be free or fixed.

NEXT TEST?

YES: press on the TYPE key then once on the RESET key. The STEP number will

flash.

Return to Selection of a STEP




4.5.4. Dynamic leakage current test


MEASURE

ITERATION

key. Enter the desired time value by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MAX key. Enter the maximum threshold by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MIN keys. Enter the minimum threshold by using the keys.


CODE key.

Then select the relay to activate (refer to the explication given in chapter 2 paragraph 3.3.14.B).

NEXT TEST?


Return to Selection of a STEP .




4.5.5. Static leakage current test

Press on the KV / A

NOM key. Enter the desired voltage value by using the keys.

Press on the MAX

MIN key. With the key pressed in, the left hand readout indicates the

maximum percentage of the test voltage. Adjust this percentage by using the

keys. With the key released, the left hand display indicates the minimum percentage of the test voltage.

Adjust this percentage by using the keys.


MEASURE

ITERATION

key. Enter the desired value by using the keys.

Press on the REJECT

MAX key. Enter the desired maximum threshold by using the

keys.

Press on the REJECT

MIN key. Enter the desired minimum threshold by using the

keys.


CODE key.

Then, select the relay to activate (refer to the explication given in chapter 2 paragraph 3.3.14.B).

NEXT TEST?

YES: press on the TYPE key, the once on the RESET key, the STEP number flashes.

Return to Selection of a STEP




4.6. VALIDATION OF THE PARAMETERS

See the flow chart chapter 3 paragraph 3.

Turn the key to the CYCLE position and go to:

Nextsequence Return to

Selection of a SEQUENCE .



5. TEST CYCLE

5.1. LAUNCH OF THE TEST CYCLE

5.1.1. Display cycle conventions

Display of measurement results (right hand readout): the dash indicates the unit of measurement and the dot indicates the units' column.

Right hand readout Selected unit Test

mΩ mA MΩ

mΩ Earth continuity

mΩ mA MΩ

mA Dielectric rigidity Leakage current

mΩ mA MΩ

MΩ Insulation resistance

5.1.2. Earth continuity test cycle

Press on the START key, the instrument is in waiting; the operator takes the test probe,

positions it on the point to test and pushes it in. The test takes place. At the end of the test, an audible signal resounds and an electroluminescent diode lights, indicating the end of the operator test. Result display example:

26

kV A

36

mΩ mA MΩ

SEQUENCE STEP TEST CYCLE



5.1.3. Dielectric rigidity test cycle

Maintain the START key pressed for the duration of the cycle. Test result display example:

1.25

kV A

3.6

mΩ mA MΩ


5.1.4. Insulation resistance cycle


TEST

kV A

400

mΩ mA MΩ


5.1.5. Dynamic leakage current test cycle

Press on the START key. Test result display example:

230

kV A

4.0

mΩ mA MΩ


5.1.6. Static leakage current test cycle


233

kV A

4.0

mΩ mA MΩ




5.1.7. Operator cycle

kV A

ope

mΩ mA MΩ

SEQUENCE RANG TEST CYCLE

Validate the test by shorting contacts 11 and 12 of the J5 connector, void by using the

RESET key or by shorting the reset input between contacts 1 and 2 of the J2 connector.

Chapter 4 Practicalities of the ATEQ E


Chapter 4 PRACTICALITIES OF THE ATEQ E

1. SEQUENCING FUNCTION

The sequencing function, common to a sequence, is used to enable the conditional sequencing of 8 tests using a non exclusive OR: The instrument goes to the next test if at least one of the selected conditions is satisfied. Note: when the sequencing function is activated, the stepwise function is implicitly deactivated.

12345678

Pointer

Function activated

Right hand Readout

Condition of transmission of the results: 1: Good part (default condition), 2: Reject 1 and 2 and alarm, 3: Earth continuity reject, 4: AC/DC dielectric reject, 5: Leakage current reject, 6: Reserved, 7: Insulation resistance reject, 8: Reserved.

Default value: good part

Note: the conditions activated correspond to the states of the relays on the AON (All or Nothing) output board, thus giving details of the results available to the user on the J4 connector.

Message "Chai"

displayed?

Press on the START key

Message "Chai"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to move the

cursor

Press on START to activate or RESET to deactivate a

condition

Turn the key on the CYCLE position to validate

the parameters

Yes

No

Maintain the FUNCTION key pressed

Key in the PROGRAM position

Press on the FUNCTION key

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows

No

Yes



2. STEPWISE FUNCTION

The stepwise function enables the operator to monitor the progress of the cycle. Each test must then be started individually by a cycle start.

Note: when the stepwise function is active, the sequencing function is implicitly deactivated.

12345678

Pointer

Function activated

Right hand Readout


Default value : good part

Note: the activated conditions correspond to states of the relays on the binary output card, thus giving results information available to the user on the J4 connector.

Message "P_AP"

displayed?


Message "P_AP"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to move the

cursor

Press on START to activate or RESET to deactivate a

condition


the parameters

Yes

No





No

Yes



3. RS 232 MODE

This mode allows the configuration of the communication of the results field via the RS 232 port.

Note: the transmission format is checked, preventing invalid configurations.

Message "RS232"

displayed?


Message "RS232".

displayed?

Adjust the bits number by using the UP and DOWN arrows (7 or 8)

Turn the key in the CYCLE position to validate the

parameters

Yes

No


Key in PROGRAM position



No

Adjust the speed transmission by using the UP and DOWN arrows

(19200 / 9600 / 4800 / 2400 / 1200 / 600 / 300)

Validate with the START key

Adjust the parity by using the UP and DOWN arrows

(none / space / marc / odd / even).

Ajdust the stop number by using the UP and DOWN arrows (1 stop / 0

stop)

Yes





4. STAT 2 FUNCTION

The STA 2 function allows the dialogue of the instrument with the STAT2 statistics program.

To activate the STAT 2 function, go to the PROGRAM MODE, press on the FUNCTION key,

then select the STA 2 function by using the keys.

To activate this mode, press on the START key, a full stop (.) appears indicating that the

selected mode is active.

Deactivate this mode by pressing on the RESET key.



5. THE FRAME FUNCTION

The frame function allows: the adding of line feeds at the end of each frame of measure sent via the RS 232 connection.

to set the conditions of the result’s communication. The conditions are the same as for the sequencing function.

12345678

Pointer

Function activated

Right hand Readout


Default value: 0 line skips between the frames (LF 00) and all the transmission conditions are activated.

Message "Tram"

displayed?


Message "Tram".

displayes?

Press on the START key to activate or RESET to deactivate a condition

Turn the key in CYCLE position to validate the

parameters

Yes

No


Key in PROGRAM position



No

Maintain the FUNCTION key and press the UP and DOWN

arrows to move the cursor

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust line feed number at the end

of the test (LF from 0 to 99)

Press on the START key to activate or RESET to deactivate a condition

Yes



6. TIME STAMP

The Time Stamp function is used to transmit: the date and the hour of the power up (initialisation) of the instrument, the date and the hour of the end of a frame of results, the date and the hour of the emission of the counters.

To activate the time stamp function, go to the PROGRAM mode then press on the FUNCTION key, select the Horo function by using the keys.

To activate this mode press on the START key, a full stop (.) appears indicating that the


Updating the Time Stamp date and time

After having activated the "TIME" function, maintain the FUNCTION key pressed, the first

function displayed is the "day".

Display the hoped day by using the keys and then press on the START key to

validate the updating. This validation causes the automatic move to the next stage, in this case the month. Use the method above to adjust the following: - the month, - the year, - the hours, - the minutes, - the seconds.

Turn the key to the CYCLE position to validate all of the adjustments.

Note: the time stamp function does not take leap years into account.



7. CYCLE START DELAY TIME (TRDT)

The Trdt function (Test start delay time) allows the delay of the start of a test.

Message "Trdt"

displayed?


Message "Trdt"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the time delay (99.9 s maximum)


the parameters

Yes

No





No

Yes



8. THUMBWHEEL FUNCTION

The thumbwheel is used to define how a test is accepted:

either by an automatic reset, or by a manual reset.

Default values: The default values are those of the "hardware" thumbwheel which is placed on the CPU board. Description of the states of the thumbwheel :

0 / 2 / 8/ A, End of continuous cycle & stop if the part is NOK,

1 / 3 / 9 / B, End of pulsed cycle & stop of the part is NOK,

4 / 6 / C / E, End of continuous cycle & automatic Reset,

5 / 7 / D, End of pulsed cycle & automatic Reset,

F, Position reserved for the calibration.

Note : the duration of the pulsed end of cycle pulse at the highest state is of 500 ms.

Message "Rcd"

displayed?


Message "Rcd"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to select the

STOP or RESET mode


the parameters

Yes

No





No

Yes



9. KEY FUNCTION

The Key function allows the bypass of the START and RESET keys in order to impose the use of the two handed remote control for all Starts and Resets of a cycle.

To activate the Key function, go into the Program mode then:

Press on the FUNCTION key, select the KEY function by using the keys.

To activate this mode, press on the START key, a full stop (.) appears, indicating that the




10. EARTH CONTINUITY OFFSET FUNCTION

The OFCM function (Earth continuity offset function) allows the removal of a value of between 0 and 200 mΩ from the test result. If the test result is negative (to large an offset), an error message appears.

Note: the earth continuity offset function is associated to the programmed sequence.

Message "Ofcm"

displayed?


Message "Ofcm"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to select the value of the

offset (200 mΩ) maximum


the parameters

Yes

No





No

Yes



11. EARTH CONTINUITY START MODE

This function allows the selection of the type of START given to the instrument for the Earth continuity test:

Pulsed: the START is given by the probe, Steady plateau rate (clamp probe): the start

is given by the START key or via the remote

control. If this mode is inactive, by default the instrument is in pulsed mode.

Note: in the steady plateau mode, a strap is required on the START input of the probe’s connector. (cf. chapter 1: Earth continuity connector).

Message "Decm"

displayed?


Message "Decm"

displayed?

Press on the UP and DOWN arrows to select the mode (Imp /

state)


the parameters

Yes

No





No

Yes

Chapter 5 ATEQ E Accessories


Chapter 5 ATEQ E ACCESSORIES

1. OPTIONAL ELEMENTS

1.1. REMOTE CONTROL

2 pushbuttons at the ends (two-handed control) maintained cycle start 1 cycle reset button (RESET) 1 sequence increase button 1 sequence decrease button 1 green indicator light (part OK) 1 red indicator light (part NOK)

1.2. CONNECTIONS TO THE INSTRUMENT

The remote control is connected to the instrument by the means of the J2 and J3 connectors on the main board.

J2 J3

Reset Start Up Down Good part (OK)

Fail part (NOK)

Cycle in progress

Length of the cable: appreciatively 4 meters.



1.3. EARTH CONTINUITY TEST PROBE

654321

Generated current + (green) : 6 Return current + (green/yellow) : 5 Probe (white) : 4 Probe (white) : 3 + Supply (red) : 2 - Supply (black) : 1

The test probe is connected to the J6 connector.



1.4. DIELECTRIC - INSULATION CALIBRATION UNIT

This unit allows the verification of insulation resistance and dielectric rigidity (2 kV max.) calibrations. It is connected to the J9 and J10 connectors.



1.5. EARTH CONTINUITY CALIBRATION UNIT

This unit checks the calibration of the instrument’s earth continuity test. It is connected to the J7 connector.

Chapter 6 Message Displays


Chapter 6 MESSAGE DISPLAYS

At the end of the test, the result is displayed on the front panel of the instrument:

1. RESULT INDICATOR LIGHTS

PASS

PASS indicator light: the test result is within the rejection limits, test OK.

REJECT 1

REJECT 1 red indicator light: the test conditions are outside the min/max monitoring limits (refer to error messages).

REJECT 2

REJECT 2 red indicator light: the test result is outside the rejection limits, test NOK (refer to error messages)

Note: these outputs are also available in the form of dry contacts on the J4 connector of the relay output board:

1 – 2 : test OK,

3 – 4 : test NOK output reject 1-2 and alarm,

5 – 6 : test NOK output Earth continuity,

7 – 8 : test NOK output reject 2 dielectric,

9 – 10 : test NOK output reject 2 leakage current (static or dynamic),

13 – 14 : test NOK output reject 2 insulation resistance.



2. PRINTOUT OF THE RESULTS

An RS232 serial link is available on the rear panel (J1connector) for the connection of a serial printer, an ASCII video terminal or a PC-compatible microcomputer. At the end of the test a result frame is transmitted through the serial line. The result frames can be separated by adding line feeds (L.F. refer to Frame Function paragraph).

It is possible to print the state of the statistical counters. Set the key to CYCLE MODE,

then press the FUNCTION + COUNTERS keys.

2.1. DEFAULT VALUES OF THE SERIAL LINE SPECIFICATION

9600 baud rate 7 bytes even parity 1 stop byte

Refer to configuration, Chapter 4, COM. Mode.

2.2. RESULTS FRAME

Columns 1 to 21 for all types of test: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 [ x x ] x x . x x x x x * : x x x Program

number Test conditions Unit State

A P B k V R 1 R 2 R 1 2

Columns 22 to 40 for all types of test: 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 : x x x x . x x x x x Result Unit m o h m m A M o h m



Output serial link messages: State:

R1 ⇒ reject 1, test conditions NOK,

R2 ⇒ reject 2, value outside of the reject thresholds,

R12 ⇒ reject 1 and reject 2,

PB ⇒ part OK,

AL ⇒ alarm (type of test not defined, short circuit). Results:

Infinite resistance ⇒ outside of scale (Isolation resistance : part OK),

EEEE ⇒ outside of scale, Short circuit,

ERROFF ⇒ earth continuity offset error (parameter offset is too high, the result is negative).

Time stamp: If this function is activated, each test grid is followed by the date and the time as in the format bellow:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D a t e : J J / M M / A A

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 H e u r e : H H : M M : S S

Output examples :

[06] 01.25 kV * : R1: 0002. 7 mA With Time stamp Date : 12/11/98 Hour: 09 : 15: 48 [01] 00. 01 kV * : R2: Short circuit Without Time

stamp [02] : PB: infinite resistance ⇓



3. CURRENT MESSAGES

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

RDY CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: the key is in the CYCLE position, the parameters have been validated and the tests can be started.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A ATT

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: earth continuity test. The selected Start is of the pulsed type. The instrument is waiting (attente) for the use of the test probe or of the letting go of the Start key for the isolation resistance, dielectric rigidity and “Cold” leakage current tests.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A REEE

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: (isolation resistance test) the part to be measured is outside of the resistance measure scale. This signifies that the part tested is OK.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A OPE

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: the instrument is waiting for the operator to either validate or cancel a test with the remote control.



4. ERROR MESSAGES

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A DFE

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: saved memory fault.

Action: Replace the RAM memory or contact the after-sales service.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A DFI

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: microprocessor fault.

Action: replace or contact the after-sales service.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A TYPE

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: test type not selected.

Action: program the test you wish to carry out.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A EEEE

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: the part under test is outside the measurement range.

Action: review the parameter input or check the connections of the part under test.

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A C000

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: short-circuit.

Action: check the connections of the part under test, or the part is NOK in the dielectric rigidity or insulation resistance tests.



SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A ERXX

CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: parameter error on the program sequence XX (XX is the number of the program between 00 and 15).

Action: carry out a Reset operation (= default parameters), or modify the entered parameter(s).

SEQUENCE STEP TYPE

kV A

ER.OF F CYCLE

mΩ mA MΩ

Meaning: earth continuity offset error.

Action: the programmed offset value is too big.

Appendix


Appendix INSTRUMENT INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

C P U

FRONT FACE

RS 2328 E 8 S

REAR PANEL

BUS DATA

Measurement boards selection

ACQUISITIONconversion A / N

Measurement results

Power supplies

Dielectric measure and

Insulation resistance

Earth continuity

CONVERTER

T.O.R.

Instruction

ATEQ E SYNOPTIC

4 E 4 S

Keyboard Selection Display

Generator+ Measurement

Generator+ Measurement

Leakage current

Generation of Sinusoidal

voltage 0 V

200 V

Short-circuit detection

8 S

Appendix


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