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- Page 1 Quick Tester Model 8505 Quick Start Guide ENGLISH ® www.aemc.com CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................. 3 1.1 Receiving Your Shipment ............3 1.2 Ordering Information ..............3 1.2.1 Replacement Parts ............3 1.3 Introducing the Quick Tester Model 8505 .........4 2. OPERATION ..................6 2.1 Performing a Self-Test ..............6 2.2 Testing Transformers and Capacitors ........8 2.2.1 Performing a Test ............9... -
Page 3: Introduction
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. 1.2 Ordering Information Quick Tester Model 8505 ........... Cat. #2136.51 Includes a soft carrying case, probe, two alligator clips and a user manual. 1.2.1 Replacement Parts Soft Carrying Case .............. Cat. #2139.72 Probe ................... -
Page 4: Introducing The Quick Tester Model 8505
1.3 Introducing the Quick Tester Model 8505 The AEMC Quick Tester Model 8505 is a hand-held instrument for ® performing quick basic integrity tests on transformers and capacitors used by electrical utilities. This instrument is a fast and inexpensive inspection tool for detecting opens or shorts caused by shipping damage or workmanship issues, and for verifying the proper operation of switching components. - Page 5 Model 8505 to test an incoming shipment of transformers from the manufacturer to determine whether or not to accept the shipment or send it back due to damage. The Model 8505 can similarly test phase compensation capacitors for basic operation.
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Page 6: Operation
Before using the Model 8505, perform a short series of self-tests to ensure the instrument is functioning properly. 1. Locate the Model 8505 SELF TEST LEAD, labeled at the top of the instrument’s front panel. 2. Attach the probe to the SELF TEST LEAD by inserting the lead into the probe. - Page 7 4. With the probe and clip separated, press the TEST button in the center of the Model 8505 front panel. The red OPEN light should blink while the button is depressed. Release the button. 5. Connect the alligator clip to the probe tip, and press the TEST button again.
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Page 8: Testing Transformers And Capacitors
● A transformer transported back to the repair facility. You can use the Model 8505 to ensure that the basic continuity of all the coils is intact before performing more detailed tests. -
Page 9: Performing A Test
To test a single-phase transformer, connect the Model 8505 probe to the SELF TEST LEAD and the alligator clip to the other unlabeled lead. Then proceed as follows: 1. - Page 10 H2 to tank and X3 to tank. In both tests, the red SHORT light should blink. If any of the preceding tests encounter a problem, the red OPEN light blinks to indicate the test failed. Quick Tester Model 8505...
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Page 11: Testing A Three-Phase Transformer
For Delta configurations, you must measure from each phase to other phases. Note that in this configuration, if one coil is open, the Model 8505 can still perform tests because the other two coils may be intact and there is a complete pathway. - Page 12 The following table lists the expected results reported by the Model 8505 testing across pairs of terminals in Y and Delta transformer configurations. Measurement Result if coil is good Comments terminals (indicator light blinks)* X1 to X0 Transformer (T) PASS...
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Page 13: Specifications
0 to 85% @ 95°F (35°C), non-condensing Altitude 2000m SAFETY Safety Rating 50V CAT IV Environmental IP30 Reference Conditions: 23°C ± 3°C, 30 to 50% RH, battery voltage: 6V ± 10%. *Specifications are subject to change without notice Quick Tester Model 8505... -
Page 14: Maintenance
Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough, MA 02035 USA Phone: (800) 343-1391 or (508) 698-2115 Fax: (508) 698-2118 E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address. Quick Tester Model 8505... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
4.4 limited Warranty The Quick Tester Model 8505 is warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not ® by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if... - Page 16 06/17 99-MAN 100408 v4 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA • Phone: (603) 749-6434 • Fax: (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com...