TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNCRATING / MECHANICAL SET-UP ELECTRICAL SET-UP / OPERATIONAL NOTES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION RETURNED MATERIAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS CUSTOMER COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS APPENDIX TEST REPORT KVM300...
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SECTION 1: DANGER / WARNINGS WARNING !! Complete Grounding of this unit is necessary for the safe operation of this equipment. Disconnect inputs before ungrounding this equipment KVM300...
DO NOT operate damaged equipment. Remove power, and do not use the equipment until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. Phenix Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of test equipment. KVM300...
SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC/DC KILOVOLTMETER KVM300 KVM 300 DIVIDER HIGH VOLTAGE AC INPUT: 300 KVAC maximum HIGH VOLTAGE DC INPUT: 300 KVDC maximum HIGH VOLTAGE PK INPUT: 300 KV peak max. 67 pF DIVIDER CAPACITANCE: DIVIDER RESISTANCE: 1,200 M...
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Meter low range should not be used past 30kV. Meter may not be accurate past 100% of reading and actual voltage may be much higher than indicated. 10. MEASURING FUNCTION SELECTOR: This rotary selector allows selection of the measurement function of the KVM. KVM300...
NOTE Read and understand all setup and operating instructions before use of the unit. Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit and possibly void the warranty. KVM300...
CAUTION: Meter low range should not be used past 30kV. Meter may not be accurate past 100% of reading and actual voltage may be much higher than indicated. Note: Unit is designed to measure voltage in reference to ground. Source voltage and divider ground post must be ground referenced for unit to operate properly. KVM300...
Battery operational time will be extended if Backlight is kept at minimum setting. Low battery lamp comes on at approximately 20% of charge. If unit is run too long after low battery lamp comes on, it will shut down and must be recharged before it will turn on again. KVM300...
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3) STAND ALONE METER MODULE OPERATION: It is not recommended to operate the meter head without the divider. The meter head is not a stand alone voltmeter. KVM300...
CAUTIOIN: CALIBRATION SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY PERSONS FAMILIAR WITH HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES! CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Due to the complexity and the standards required to calibrate this instrument, Phenix Technologies does not recommend customer calibration. For further information please contact our Service Department. KVM300...
The equipment should be covered and kept in a warm, dry environment (95% maximum humidity, 5 to 50 degrees C). Prior to placing the equipment back into operation, all aspects of the maintenance schedule should be strictly adhered to. KVM300...
Carefully remove front panel, and unplug the battery pack for approximately 30 seconds, then retry power switch. Unit does not measure correctly after flashover or transient discharge occurrence: U5 possibly damaged. Replace with LT1055 OP Amp. KVM300...
10-1 SECTION 10: RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Phenix Technologies recommends that the customer purchase and stock the following parts for normal maintenance of the unit. The recommended quantity should be sufficient to support the unit during normal operation. If the unit will be operated at an isolated site for an extended period or will be subjected to unusual stresses, a larger quantity of parts should be stocked as spares.
When your purchase order is received at our office, a representative of Phenix Technologies will contact you to confirm the current price of the part being ordered. If a part you order has been replaced with a new or improved part, an Applications Engineer will contact you concerning any change in part number.
Serial Number Reason for Return Cause of Defect If Phenix Technologies, Inc. deems return of the part appropriate; it will then issue an "Authorization for Return." If return is not deemed advisable, other inspection arrangements will be made. NOTE: Material received at this plant without the proper authorization shall be held as "Customer's Property"...
15-1 SECTION 15: CUSTOMER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS Phenix Technologies made significant efforts to ensure that the materials in this Operator’s Manual are correct. If there are concerns or comments as you have used this information, Phenix Technologies appreciates any feedback. Unit Serial Number:...
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