Compliance West GFM-300A-DM Instruction Manual

Compliance West GFM-300A-DM Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 To fully appreciate all the features of your new meter, we suggest that you take a few moments to review this manual. Compliance West USA stands by your instrument with a full one-year warranty. If the need arises, please don't hesitate to call on us.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............................2 Specifications ..........................2 Operation ..............................3 Setting up your tester ........................3 AC Line Voltage Requirements....................3 Fuse Replacement.........................3 Front and Rear Panel Features ......................4 Front Panel ........................4 Front Panel Description ....................4 Rear Panel ........................5 Rear Panel Description ....................5 Initial Checkout Procedure ......................6 Voltage Verification .......................6 Current Verification .......................7...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    West USA Model GFM-300A-DM Ground Bound Tester. The instrument is a bench-type ground circuit tester. The GFM-300A-DM features a large variac knob, current and voltage digital meters and output breaker switch on front panel, always operate with precaution. The GFM-300A-DM meets all safety agency criteria for ground bound testers.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Your tester is shipped in a special protective container that should prevent damage to the instrument during shipping. Check the shipping order against the contents of the container and report any damage or short shipment to Compliance West USA. The container should include the following: •...
  • Page 8: Front And Rear Panel Features

    Front and Rear Panel Features Before using your Tester, take a few minutes to become familiar with the use of its controls, indicators and connectors. The front panel features of the GFM-300A-DM are shown in Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 2-2. Control, Indicators, Connectors - Model GFM-300A-DM Rear Panel Rear Panel Description ITEM NAME FUNCTION Use supplied cordset to connect the GFM-300A-DM tester to an AC Input appropriate source of supply. Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement.
  • Page 10: Initial Checkout Procedure

    Initial Checkout Procedure The following procedure will allow you to verify that the Tester is working correctly before use. The only test equipment required is the unit itself, Digital meter, and high current meter (clamp). CAUTION High current. Risk of burns. Remove any conductive jewelry before using the Tester. Voltage Verification 1.
  • Page 11: Current Verification

    Current Verification 1. Make sure output and rear power switch is on the OFF position. 2. Remove other objects from the work area to avoid shock. 3. Make sure the clamps are place on a non conductive bench. 4. Plug your Tester to a correctly rated source of supply. 5.
  • Page 12: Operating Techniques

    Operating Techniques The following paragraphs describe how to operate your GFM-300A-DM Tester. In the following sections, EUT means Equipment Under Test. 1. Make sure Power and Output switch is on the OFF position. 2. Plug your Tester to a correctly rated source of supply.
  • Page 13: Technical Assistance

    Section 3 Technical Assistance Technical Assistance from Compliance West USA is available: Phone: (800) 748-6224 Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Also available on our web site at: www.compwest.com Contact: Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way, Suite D...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Calibration

    THAN THE CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Introduction This section of the manual contains maintenance information for the GFM-300A-DM tester. A 1-year calibration cycle is recommended to maintain the specifications of the factory. The test equipment required for the performance test is digital meter and a current meter.
  • Page 15: Calibration Information

    The calibration procedure should be performed at an ambient temperature of 23C 5C (73.4F 9F). The procedure consists in the verification and calibration of the meter reading. The Calibration procedure must be performed by qualified personnel, for more information contact Compliance West USA.

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