Associated Research HYAMP 3240 Service Manual

Associated Research HYAMP 3240 Service Manual

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HYAMP
Series
®
Model 3240
40 Amperes AC/DC GROUND BOND TESTER
Serial
— — — — — — — —
Item 40067
Version 1.00
Printed August 21, 2017
RoHS 2
COMPLIANT
2011/65/EU
13860 West Laurel Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 USA
1
© Associated Research 2017

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  • Page 1 40 Amperes AC/DC GROUND BOND TESTER Serial — — — — — — — — Item 40067 Version 1.00 • Printed August 21, 2017 RoHS 2 COMPLIANT 2011/65/EU 13860 West Laurel Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 USA © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    (CR (VI)), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), Deca-BDE incuded. Last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed: 17 The technical file and other documentation are on file with Associated Research Joseph Guerriero...
  • Page 3: Warranty Policy

    5-Year Program All Associated Research instruments include the opportunity to extend the standard warranty for up to a period of 5 years. Returning instruments to Associated Research for their annual calibration and inspection will extend the instrument’s warranty for an additional year. This warranty is extendable for up to five years and annual returns must be made in succession starting one year after the original purchase date.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NOTE: This is an interactive PDF, if viewing on a computer click on our quick links to jump quickly to that section. Return to the Table of Contents by simply clicking on the page number with a above it in the bottom right corner.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Warning Symbols For High Current Testing

    Le HYAMP, des tensions et des courants qui peuvent causer des chocs électriques dangereux ou mortel. Pour éviter toute blessure ou un décès accidentels, ces procédures de sécurité doivent être strictement respectées lors de la manipulation et l’utilisation de l’appareil de contrôle.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    HIGH CURRENT INDICATOR: This indicator flashes to warn the operator that high current is present at high current out- put terminal. RETURN TERMINAL: Connector used to attach the return test lead, adapter box return lead or test fixture return lead to the instrument. This connection provides the return current path.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Controls

    FUSE RECEPTACLE: To change the fuse, unplug the power (mains) cord and turn the fuse receptacle counter-clockwise. This will expose the fuse compartment. Always replace with properly rated fuse. INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE: Standard IEC 320 connector for connection to a standard NEMA style line power (mains) cord.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 8: Setup Instructions

    2. Connect the Interlock Disable key to the Remote Input connector on the back panel of the instrument. This is required in order to run a test. For more information on the interlock, see section for Remote I/O.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Instrument

    My Menu / Select TEST BARCODE Use the Back key to return to a previous menu. Use the Home key to return to the Main Menu. Use the Perform Tests key to navigate to the Perform Tests screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 10 Swipe left to right in order to change parameters when setting up test or system values. Drag and Drop You can drag and drop meters on your perform test screen. There are four meter locations, simply touch meter, hold, and drag to desired location.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 11: Main Menu

    FailCHEK Security Menu - Access instrument Menu - Check the instrument’s lockout and security features. failure detectors *Note – Details of each system and test parameter are listed in the relevant sections of the manual.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 12: Setup System

    Parameters can be edited: Main Menu Setup System Menu Setup System Menu Cont. Import and Export menu's will appear when USB is detected in data port. Time and Date Menu Calibration Alert Menu Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 13 Setup System Continued Hardware Menu Interface Menu Import Information Screen Menu Export Menu  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 14 Setup System Menu Time and Date Menu Enter the current date to set System Enter current time to set System Time. Date. Select the Date Format for System Date. Select the Time Format for System Time.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 15 Enter a Calibration Alert Date. The above Calibration Alert screen will be displayed upon powering up the instrument, on and after the Calibration Alert Date. This screen will display the Calibration Due Date of the instrument.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 16 Information Screen The Information screen displays all instrument information including: Model Number, Serial Number, Calibration Date, Company Information and Firmware Version.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 17: User Interface

    The User Interface menu allows the user to edit Results, Touch Sound, Alarm Volume, Language, Home Screen, Color Style and Dual Test parameters. Setup System Menu User Interface Menu Result Touch Sound Select end of test Screen. Select ON or OFF. Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 18 User Interface Continued Volume level. System Language. Enter Alarm Select Home Screen. Color Style. Select start up Select System  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 19 English, Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Turkish, Portuguese and Spanish. Home Set the default screen upon instrument power up. Choose between Perform Test, Menu or My Menu. Screen Color Set the color style of the touch screen. Style  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 20 Hardware menu if a USB flash drive is inserted into the Data port on the front panel of the instrument. Setup System Menu Import Menu Import System file. Import a single Test file. Import System and all Test files. Import all Test files.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 21 Setup System Cont. Menu Export Menu Enter file name for exporting System Select the Test File to export. File. Enter file name for exporting System Enter file name for exporting All Files. and All Files.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 22 Enter value. Select ON or OFF. This screen comes up when pressing TEST button while PLC is ON warning customer to adjust PLC setting if need to use the TEST button. Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 23 Hardware Continued Single Step Fail Stop Select ON or OFF. Select ON or OFF. Select Model. Diagnostic Memory Select Barcode Results Menu. Setup Menu. Dual Test Select ON or OFF for Dual Remote Palm Switches.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 24 Once the test parameters are set, start the test from the HYAMP ® If the Ground Bond test passes, the Hipot test will automatically start. If a test fails, the test sequence will abort and failure results are displayed.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 25 (HA3 Mode Option 14) 3145 and 3145. The new interface commands and structure of the HYAMP 3240 can emulate those of the HYAMP III interface. This will allow HYAMP III users to integrate the new model into existing test systems easier. For a complete list of bus commands for this option refer to the HYAMP III product manual.
  • Page 26 Current Resistance Voltage Dwell Time Frequency Settings Color Style is selected Home Screen configuration PLC Remote (Yes/No) Single Step (Yes/No) Fail Stop: (Yes/No) Remote Bus Active (Yes/No) Prompt (Yes/No) Number of test files created/used Language  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 27 Last Cal Alert Security Initializing the instrument will overwrite all memories and steps with GND default parameters! WARNING Initialisation de l’instrument va écraser toutes les mémoires et les étapes avec les paramètres par défaut GND!  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 28 If there is a problem with the connection to the barcode reader or an incompatible device is plugged into the USB barcode port, the following message will appear: If the USB barcode device is removed while the instrument is powered on, the following message will appear:  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 29 Note that there is a “0” in the Product Number field because the Barcode I/P setting is SERIAL#. When the Barcode I/P setting is RUN FILE or OFF, these fields are not included in the TD? and RD x? responses.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 30 Barcode I/P Barcode Menu Select Barcode input option. Select Barcode type. Example SERIAL # screen. Example PRODUCT # screen. Example SER/PROD screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 31 Barcode Autostart Barcode Menu Select Autostart ON or OFF.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 32 Select Int. memory if you wish to store the test results on the onboard instrument memory. Select USB disk if you wish to save the test results on an external USB flash drive. For best results use the USB flash drive provided by Associated Research.
  • Page 33 Internal Memory Result Setup USB DISK Menu. Select Location for Result Data. Enter File Name. Select type of Test Results to be saved.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 34: Setup Tests

    Scroll through each parameter Press the Test Screen button to Press ENTER to save your file to adjust values based on your exit out of Parameters. changes. You will be redirected application. to the Test Screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 35: Setup Ground Bond Test

    Enter test value. Enter for resistance. HI-Limit Enter for Voltage. Offset LO-Limit Enter for Voltage. Enter value to manually set LO-Limit Enter for resistance. Offset or Press TEST to perform auto offset. Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 36 Auto Offset measurements and save the with Black Return/Sense- Lead. value to the test step.* * Note: Perorming either mOhms or Voltage Auto Offset will set two values, mOhms and Voltage offset parameters of the test step.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 37 The Prompt function allows you to insert a short line of text in a step. The Prompt will appear on the screen before the step is initiated and remains on the screen until you press the TEST button. After you press the TEST button, the Prompt will clear and the step will initialize.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 38 Setup Test. The next screen will display all the test files that are stored on the instrument memory. To edit test files touch and hold the screen on a test file name and the screen should change to the following:  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 39 Delete an existing test file If you choose to delete an existing test file a confirmation screen will appear as follows: Select Exit to cancel deleting the test file or Enter to confirm the action.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 40: Perform Tests

    Load Test screen, if there are multiple test files saved in the instrument select the Load icon and all the test files will be displayed. You can select the test file and the first test step in the selected test file will be displayed.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 41 Connect the end of the red high current test lead clip to the ground/earth contact of the DUT. Class I Product HYAMP® Series GROUND BOND TESTER RESET SENSE + SENSE - TEST CURRENT RETURN POWER DATA My Menu / Select TEST BARCODE  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 42: Error Messages

    EXIT key at the Output Error screen. If the instrument has an output problem when the TEST button is pressed, the Output Error screen will appear as follows: The RESET button is not active in this situation. Only the EXIT key will allow you to return to the Perform Test screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 43 In the image above, the two large meters display the Touch and hold the display on any of the meters and current and Hi-limit setting. drag it on to the location of a different meter and the two meters will be swapped.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 44 Select Int. Memory to view all the test results stored current test sequence that was executed. Select any on the internal memory of the instrument. Scroll test step to view more details regarding the test. down to view all the test results.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 45 Once you assign and save a file name the following screen will appear showing the transfer status: Once the results file transfer is complete a message will appear on the screen confirming the successful transfer along with the results file name that was previously assigned.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 46: Security

    4. Security Instrument security and user setup screen. The first option under Security allows you to set Security to ON or OFF. Setup System Menu Security Menu Select Security ON or OFF. User Setup Menu.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 47 If you have forgotten your password you may access all security functions by typing in the number “8000” into the password field. The old password cannot be recovered and a new password needs to be entered.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 48: Failchek

    Main Menu FailCHEK Menu Ground Bond FailCHEK screen FailCHEK Ground Bond To perform Continuity FailCHEK Ground Bond Fail Detectors OK Ground Bond Fail Detectors ERROR follow on-screen instructions. screen. screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 49: Mymenu

    The MyMenu function allows the user to configure a custom menu. User can store the desired test files under MyMenu and access the files by a single touch. Main Menu Select Add New to add test file to MyMenu Select file to be added to MyMenu. MyMenu Screen.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 50: Using Remote I/O And Plc Control

    Plug shell with ground indents 205203-3 Receptacle shell 745254-7 Crimp snap-in pin contact (for plug) 745253-7 Crimp snap-in socket contact (for receptacle) 745171-1 Shielded cable clamp (for either plug or receptacle) 747784-3 Jackscrew set (2) Remote I/O Pinouts  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 51 When the PLC Remote mode is ON, the tester will respond to simple switch or relay contacts closures. When the PLC Remote function is ON the TEST button on the front panel will be disabled.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 52 • When the desired bit pattern has been established it should remain set for a light curtains, foot switches, and safety minimum of 20ms to guarantee that the correct memory will be selected. probes. Contact Associated Research for • It may be necessary to “OR” the momentary switches (relay contacts) to more information.
  • Page 53: Appendix A - Installation And Test Operator Information

    Your instrument ships in a custom foam insulated container. If the shipping carton is damaged, inspect the contents for visible damage such as dents, scratches or a broken display. If the instrument is damaged, notify the carrier and Associated Research’s customer care department.
  • Page 54: Preparation For Use

    This instrument is shipped with a three-wire power cable. When this cable is connected to an appropriate AC power source, this cable connects the chassis to earth ground. The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 55: Operating Environment

    Do not touch the device under test, high current test lead, alligator clip, or clip insulator once the test WARNING has been started. Ne touchez pas l’appareil sous test, le fil de test haute tension, le crocodile ou l’isolateur de clip une fois le test lancé.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 56: Safety Procedures

    Near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. La fiche secteur est utilisée comme dispositif de déconnexion et doit rester facilement opérationnelle. La prise de courant doit être installée. Près de l’équipement et doit être facilement accessible.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 57 If the instrument is used in a matter not specified by Associated Research the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. Do not perform Ground Bond test in a combustible atmosphere or in any area where combustible materials are present.
  • Page 58: Appendix B - Instrument Specifications

    HI and LO-Limit Voltage, V 0 - 6.00 , 0 = OFF 0.01 ± (2% of setting + 2 counts) Offset, V 0.00-4.00 0.01 ± (2% of setting + 2 counts) Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 59 Software and adjustments are made through the front panel. Automatic Calibration alert function to signal operator when the next calibration is due. Environment Temperature: 0 - 40°C, Humidity: 20 - 80% Dimension 215mm(W) ×88.1mm(H) × 300 mm(D) Weight  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 60: Appendix C - Series Options

    Allows activation of bus command mimic mode for HYAMP III models 3130 and 3145. The new interface commands and structure of the HYAMP 3240 can emulate those of the HYAMP III interface. This will allow HYAMP III users to integrate the new model into existing test systems easier.
  • Page 61 • Each command string should be terminated by the ASCII control code, New Line (NL), (OAh) or the end of line (EOL) message. • All commands that end with a question mark (?) are query commands and required an IEEE-488 read command to retrieve the data from the device’s output buffer.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 62 File Editing Commands The following commands are used to create or modify Test Setup Files. • Commands should be separated from parameters by a space. • If multiple parameters are entered, they should be separated by commas.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 63 Step Delete current SD nn Step Delete nn nn=01-50 SP <prompt mes-sage> Step Prompt Create Prompt message = Valid ASCII (1) Maximum 32 characters Step Prompt Delete List Prompt LP nn List Prompt current 1-50  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 64 The following table shows examples of the ADD2 and LS2 commands: ADD2 all parameters for one STEP ADD2 AC ,Current,Voltage,HI-Limit,LO-Limit,HI-Limit V,LO-Limit V,Dwell Time,Offset,Offset V,Frequency,Scanner Channel LS2? & LS2 nn? Response Data format Step number,AC,Current,Voltage,HI-Limit,LO-Limit,HI-Limit V,LO-Limit V,Dwell Time,Offset,Offset V,Frequency  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 65 Use the following ADD2 command string to setup a corresponding test with the listed parameters. The command string below can be copied exactly as it appears. The parameters can be edited and sent to the tester via BUS command. Ground Bond 35.00 8.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 ADD2 AC,35.00,8.00,100,0,6.00,0.00,1.0,0,0.00,60,0  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 66 Edit ouput mode n n=0-1, 0=AC, 1=DC EGO? Query Output Mode n 0=AC, 1=DC EL < value > Edit Min-Lmt / LO-Limit =0~150(30.1~40.0A) =0~200(10.1~30.0A) =0~600(1.0~10.0A) mΩ EF n Edit Frequency 0=50Hz, 1=60Hz, Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 67 File name returned SRAD? Read USB .AFS file? File name returned SIAF xxxxxxx Import File xxxxxxx xxxxxx=Name SIAD xxxxxxx Import All Data xxxxxxx xxxxxx=Name SEAF xxxxxxx Export All file xxxxxxx xxxxxx=Name Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 68 3=Full System SUD n User Delete n=1-299 SUE p,p,p,p User Edit SUA Pointer,Name,Password,Level Pointer: 1-299 Name: 8 character max Password: 8 number max Level: 0=Run Only, 1=Recall Setup, 2=Edit Step, 3=Full System Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 69 Query Diangostic Memory? 0=off, 1=on SHA3 n Edit Model n n=0-2, 0=3240, 1=3130, 2=3145 SHA3? Query Model? 0-2, 0=3240, 1=3130, 2=3145 SCS n Edit Color Style n 0=White, 1=Black, 2=Blue SCS? Query Color Style? 0=White, 1=Black, 2=Blue  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 70 Read Scanner Status command will respond with a value that identifies the number of scanners installed or connected to the instrument. Values 0 – 4 will indicate if there are no scanners connected, one Internal or External scanner, or if both an Internal and an External scanner are connected.  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 71 USB/RS-232 bus except for the *IDN? command which can be used to retrieve the instrument identification information, and the four status reporting commands *ESR?, *ESE, *ESE? and *STB? COMMAND NAME VALUE *IDN? Identification Query Associated Research Inc., Model Number, Serial Number, Firmware Revision *RST Reset Command Resets HYAMP *TST? Self-Test Query...
  • Page 72 *IDN? Read the instrument identification string. Company = Associated Research Inc. *RST Reset the instrument to original power on configuration. Does not clear Enable register for Standard Summary Status or Stan- dard Event Registers. Does not clear the output queue. Does not clear the power-on-status-clear flag.
  • Page 73 Device Error Execution Error Message Available (MAV) Command Error Event Summary Bit (ESB) not used Request Service (RQS) or not used Master Summary Status (MSS) Power On PROMPT *ESR? *ESE *STB? | SPOLL *SRE *ESE? *SRE?  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 74: Appendix E - Replacement Parts List

    Earth Connector 38102 — Rubber Insert for Front Feet 40000 — Rubber Insert for Rear Feet 40001 — Feet Kit w/o Rubber Inserts 40057 — 24VDC Fan 39575 — Fan Grill Continued on next page  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 75 PCB Assemblies 39982 CONSG7100 Main Control Board 39981 AMPSJ7314 Amplifier Board 39983 FLYSJ7314 FLY Back Board 39961 KEYSG7100 Keypad Board 39963 USBSG7100 USB Board 40011 LED01 LED Board Internal Components 39907 CR2032 ASSY Lithium Battery  © Associated Research 2017...
  • Page 76: Appendix F - Calibration Procedure

    Associated Research offers a standard three year manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty can be extended an additional five years provided that the instrument is returned each year to Associated Research for its annual recertification. In order to be eligible for the extended warranty instruments must be returned to Associated Research for certification service at least once every twelve months.
  • Page 77 Follow on-screen instructions to complete Step 1. Follow on-screen instructions to complete Step 1-1. Calibration of DC Ground Bond Voltage Calibration of DC Ground Bond Current Follow on-screen instructions to complete Step 1. Follow on-screen instructions to complete Step 1-1.  © Associated Research 2017...

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