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- Page 1 VBT-75P S2 VACUUM BOTTLE TESTER USER’S MANUAL Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. 1520 S. Hellman Ave. Ontario, California 91761, USA TEL: (909) 923-9390 July 2017 FAX: (909) 923-9391 Revision 1.0...
- Page 2 Operating Voltage: The VBT-75P S2 is rated for use with an operating voltage of 120V or 240V, auto-ranging ±10% of selected voltage. Power Cord: The VBT-75P S2 is supplied with a 16 AWG, 16A power cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug. Replacement cable shall have the same or better rating and is available through the manufacturer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the Option to Print the Calibration Expiration Date .......... 13 Performing a Test ......................14 Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in the VBT-75P S2's Memory ....18 Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in a USB Flash Drive ......... 20 Reviewing a Test Record .................... -
Page 4: Conventions Used In This Document
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S S2 USER’S M MANUAL CONVENT TIONS US SED IN TH HIS DOCU UMENT This docu ument uses the followin ng conventio ons: KEY] SWITCH] • A key y or switch o on the VBT-7 75P S2 is indi icated as •... -
Page 5: Introduction
Test results can be printed on the built-in 2.5" wide thermal printer. The VBT-75P S2 can store up to 84 records of 16 readings in Flash EEPROM. Test records can be retrieved and printed on the built-in thermal printer, or they can be transferred to a PC via the unit’s USB Flash drive port. -
Page 6: Printer Paper
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL Printer Paper The VBT-75P S2's built-in thermal printer uses 2.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. To maintain the highest print quality and to avoid paper jams, the use of thermal paper supplied by Vanguard Instruments Company is highly recommended. Additional paper can be ordered from the following sources: Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 Technical S Specificatio Table 1 1. VBT-75P S S2 Technical Specificatio TYPE P Portable 75 kV vacuum bottle tester with bui ilt-in thermal pr rinter Dimensions: 1 7”W x 10.5”H x x 6.5”... -
Page 8: Vbt-75P S2 Controls And Indicators
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL VBT-75P S2 Controls and Indicators The VBT-75P S2’s controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1 below. A leader line with an index number points to each control and indicator, which is cross-referenced to a functional description in Table 2. -
Page 9: Table 2. Functional Descriptions Of Vbt-75P S2 Controls And Indicators
VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Table 2. Functional Descriptions of VBT-75P S2 Controls and Indicators Item Panel Markings Functional Description Number HIGH VOLTAGE High voltage cable connector Built-in 2.5" wide thermal printer USB MEM USB Flash drive port Input power connector with built-in fuse holder and power switch PUSH TO Arm switch;... -
Page 10: Cable Connections
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S S2 USER’S M MANUAL CABLE CO ONNECT TIONS The VBT- -75P S2 com es furnished d with one 1 0-foot (3.05 5m) high volt tage cable a nd one 10-fo voltage r return cable. . Both cables s are termin ated with al lligator clam... -
Page 11: Operating Procedures
VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date and time for the VBT-75P S2's internal clock: a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST 07/10/17 2.SETUP 11:01:00 3.RECORDS... -
Page 12: Entering Test Record Header Information
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL Entering Test Record Header Information You can enter the test record header information before performing tests. The record header includes identifying information such as the company, station, circuit, manufacturer, etc. Once the header information has been set, it will apply to all subsequent test records. Follow the steps below to enter the test header information: a. - Page 13 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 e. The following screen will be displayed: CIRCUIT: ( TO POSITION) [ENTER] Type the circuit information using the keypad and then press the key. f. The following screen will be displayed: MANUFACTURER: ( TO POSITION)
- Page 14 REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL j. The following screen will be displayed: OPERATOR: ( TO POSITION) [ENTER] Type the operator’s name using the keypad and then press the key. All header information will be saved, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.
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Page 15: Setting The Preferred Interface Language
VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Setting the Preferred Interface Language Follow the steps below to set the preferred language for the VT-75P S2's interface (English, Turkish, and Spanish are supported): a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST 07/10/17 2.SETUP... -
Page 16: Setting The Option To Print The Calibration Expiration Date
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL Setting the Option to Print the Calibration Expiration Date The VBT-75P S2 can print the unit's factory calibration expiration date at the bottom of test reports if desired. Follow the steps below to configure this option: a. -
Page 17: Performing A Test
VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Performing a Test Follow the steps below to perform a test: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.RUN TEST 07/10/17 2.SETUP 13:37:29 3.RECORDS CABLE VTG: Press the key (RUN TEST). b. The following screen will be displayed: 1. - Page 18 Press and hold the red switch. g. The VBT-75P S2 will initiate the test and start the timer based on the test duration selected. The screen will be updated with the test voltage and the leakage current as shown below: TEST IN PROGRESS 186 μA...
- Page 19 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 j. The test results will be printed, and the following screen will be displayed: KEEP THIS READING? 1.YES 2.NO Press the key (YES) to keep the test reading. k. The following screen will be displayed: TEST SAVED Press any key to continue.
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Page 20: Figure 3. Sample Test Results Printout
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S S2 USER’S M MANUAL ure 3. Samp le Test Resu ults Printout e VBT-75P S2 2 can store u up to 84 rec ords of 16 re eadings each h . -
Page 21: Printing A Directory Of Test Records Stored In The Vbt-75P S2'S Memory
VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 Printing a D Directory o of Test Rec cords Store ed in the V VBT-75P S2 2's Memory You can p print a direc ctory of all th he test recor... -
Page 22: Figure 4. Sample Test Record Directory Printout
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL RECORDS DIRECTORY "UP" TO SCROLL FWD "DWN" TO SCROLL RVS [] [] Press either the key or the key to display the next or previous test record, respectively. The test record information will be displayed as shown:... -
Page 23: Printing A Directory Of Test Records Stored In A Usb Flash Drive
You can print a directory of all the test records stored in a USB Flash drive using the steps below: a. Insert the USB Flash drive in the VBT-75P S2's USB Flash drive port. b. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST... -
Page 24: Reviewing A Test Record
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL Reviewing a Test Record If you have just performed a test or just restored a test record, it will be stored in the unit's temporary working memory. You can review the test record stored in the working memory by following the steps below: a. - Page 25 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 e. The following screen will be displayed: 1 TESTS 03/16/15 08:59:56 Press any key to continue. f. The following screen will be displayed: TEST NUMBER: 75KV 5Sec 300μA 185 μA AT 74.9KV TEST PASSED!
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Page 26: Saving A Test Record
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL 3.10 Saving a Test Record If you have just performed a test or just restored a test record, it will be stored in the unit's temporary working memory. You can save the data from the working memory to the unit's internal memory or to a connected USB Flash drive using the steps below: a. - Page 27 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 c. The following screen will be displayed: 1.SAVE INTERNALLY 2.SAVE TO THUMB DRV SAVE INTERNALLY Press the key (SAVE INTERNALLY) to save the data in the unit's working memory to a test record in the unit's internal memory. The following screen will be...
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Page 28: Restoring A Test Record From The Unit's Internal Memory
Unit's In nternal Me emory Follow th he steps belo ow to restor re a test reco ord from the e VBT-75P S2 2's Flash EEP PROM to the working memory: a. St tart from th e “START-UP P” menu: 1.RUN TE... - Page 29 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 RECORD RESTORED! Press any key to continue. Proceed to step c of section 3.9. 2. SCROLL TO SELECT Press the key (SCROLL TO SELECT) if you would like to scroll through a directory of the stored test records. The following screen will be displayed: RECORDS DIRECTORY "UP"...
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Page 30: Restoring A Test Record From A Usb Flash Drive
Restoring a Test Record from a USB Flash Drive Follow the steps below to restore a test record from a USB Flash drive: a. Insert a USB Flash drive containing test records in the VBT-75P S2's Flash drive port. b. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST... - Page 31 VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 f. T he following g screen will be displaye REC_005 RESTORED PRINT T RECORD? 1.YES 2.NO hether you c choose to pr int or not pr rint the resto ored test rec...
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Page 32: Copying Test Records To A Usb Flash Drive
REV 1.0 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL 3.13 Copying Test Records to a USB Flash Drive Follow the steps below to copy one or all test records from the unit's internal memory to a USB Flash drive: a. Insert a USB Flash drive in the unit's Flash drive port. - Page 33 VBT-75P S2 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 2. COPY ALL RECORDS Press the key (COPY ALL RECORDS) to copy all test records from the unit's internal memory to the connected USB Flash drive. The test records will be copied and you will be returned to the "START-UP" menu when the process is finished.
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Page 34: Deleting Test Records From The Unit's Internal Memory
T he following g screen will be displaye If a a USB Flash d drive is inser rted in the V VBT-75P S2's USB Flash d drive port, th foll lowing scree en will be dis splayed: NOTE 1.INTERNA AL STORAG 2.THUMB D... - Page 35 VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 • You can STOP] press the key t to cancel the e process. • If you do o not know t the record n umber, you can first pri nt a test rec...
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Page 36: Deleting Test Records From A Usb Flash Drive
Deleting Test Records from a USB Flash Drive Follow the steps below to delete one or all test records from a USB Flash drive: a. Insert a USB Flash drive containing test records in the VBT-75P S2's USB Flash drive port. b. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST... - Page 37 VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 • You can STOP] press the key t to cancel the e process. • If you do o not know t the record n umber, you can first pri nt a test rec...
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Page 38: Updating Firmware
"Software/Firmware Downloads" link: c. All Vanguard products will be listed along with any compatible firmware and software. Scroll down the page to find the VBT-75P S2 listing and then click on the firmware link to save the firmware file. - Page 39 VBT-75P S2 2 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 e. C opy the file "vbt75ps2.h hex" to the r root folder o of a USB Flas h drive. • Please u use an empt ty flash drive e. Please bac...
- Page 40 1520 S. Hellman Ave • Ontario, CA 91761 • USA Phone: 909-923-9390 • Fax: 909-923-9391 www.vanguard-instruments.com Copyright © 2017 by Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. VBT-75P S2 User’s Manual • Revision 1.0 • July 27, 2017 • TA...