Page 1 Electrical Safety Analyzer GPT-10000 Series USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 GETTING STARTED ............9 GPT-12000 Series Overview ....10 Front Panel Overview ......14 Rear Panel Overview ......18 Set Up ..........21 OPERATION ..............28 Menu Tree ..........30 Test Lead Connection ......
Page 4 GPT-10000 Series User Manual GPT-12000 Specifications ....214 GPT-12001/12002/12003 Dimensions 220 GPT-12004 Dimensions...... 221 Declaration of Conformity ....222 INDEX ................223...
Page 5: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
Page 6 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the General ...
Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The GPT-10000 does not fall under category II, III or IV.  Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation. ...
Page 8 GPT-10000 Series User Manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPT-10000 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
Page 9: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety analyzer in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter. GPT-12000 Series Overview ..........10 Series lineup ....................10 Lineup Overview..................11 Main Features ...................11...
Page 10: Gpt-12000 Series Overview
GPT-10000 Series User Manual GPT-12000 Series Overview Series lineup The GPT-12000 Series Safety Analyzers are AC/DC withstanding voltage, insulation resistance, ground bond and continuity safety analyzers. The GPT-12001 is AC withstanding voltage and continuity tester, the GPT-12002 is AC/DC withstanding voltage and continuity tester and the GPT-12003 is AC/DC withstanding voltage, insulation resistance and continuity tester.
Page 11: Lineup Overview
GETTING STARTED Lineup Overview Model name CONT   GPT-12001    GPT-12002     GPT-12003      GPT-12004 Main Features ACW: 5kVAC Performance  DCW: 6kVDC  IR: 50V~1200V (50V steps)*  GB: 3A~30A ...
Page 12: Accessories
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Remote control start/stop interface terminal Interface  RS232/USB interface for programming  Optional GPIB interface for programming  Signal I/O port for pass/fail/test monitoring  and start/stop control/interlock Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories GHT-115x1 Test lead...
Page 13: Package Contents
 CTC (Calibration  terminal cable Traceable Certificate) Interlock key  Power cord x1 (region  dependent) Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene Note foam and plastic envelopes should the need arise to return the unit to GW Instek.
Page 14: Front Panel Overview
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Front Panel Overview GPT-12001/12002/12003/12004 Description Item STOP Button START Button POWER Switch Test Function Keys (Green Zone) Display Mode Keys (AUTO, MANUAL, SYSTEM in Red Zone) Soft Keys (Blue Zone) USB A-Type Host Port PASS/FAIL Indicators...
Page 15 GETTING STARTED The STOP button is used to STOP button stop/cancel tests. The STOP button will also put the safety analyzer in the READY status to begin testing. The START button is used to start tests. START button The START button can be used to start tests when the tester is in the READY status.
Page 16 GPT-10000 Series User Manual The PASS and FAIL indicators Pass/Fail light up upon a PASS or FAIL test indicators result at the end of a manual test or automatic test. The REMOTE terminal is used to REMOTE connect to a remote controller.
Page 17 GETTING STARTED The OUTPUT terminal (red) OUTPUT and All models and RETURN terminal (black) RETURN terminals are used for CONT (Continuity) test. The SENSE H, SENSE L, SENSE H/L and GPT-12004 only SOURCE H/L SOURCE H and SOURCE L, terminals terminals are used for GB (Ground Bond) test.
Page 18: Rear Panel Overview
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Rear Panel Overview GPT-12001/12002/12003/12004 Description Item HIGH VOLTAGE Output Terminal HIGH VOLTAGE Indicator SENSE H & Output Terminal SENSE L & RETURN Terminal SOURCE H (GPT-12004 only) SOURCE L (GPT-12004 only) RS-232 Port USB B-Type Interface Port...
Page 19 GETTING STARTED The SIGNAL I/O port is used to SIGNAL I/O port monitor the tester status (PASS, FAIL, TEST) and input (START/ STOP signals). It is also used with the Interlock key. The USB B-Type port is used for USB B-Type port remote control.
Page 20 GPT-10000 Series User Manual The HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE terminal output is used for output terminal outputting the testing voltage in ACW, DCW and IR tests. The terminal is recessed for safety and used in conjunction with the RETURN terminal.
Page 21: Set Up
GETTING STARTED Set Up Tilting the Stand Place the unit on a flat surface horizontally. Horizontal position Gently pull the 2 stands out from the bottom and Tilt stand the unit will be placed in the tilt stand position. position...
Page 22: Line Voltage Connection And Power Up
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Line Voltage Connection and Power Up The GPT-12000 accepts line voltages of Background 100 - 240V at 50Hz or 60Hz. 1. Connect the power cord to Steps the AC Mains Input socket on the rear panel.
Page 23: Installing The Optional Gpib Card
GETTING STARTED Installing the Optional GPIB Card The optional GPIB is a user-installable option. Background Follow the instructions below to install the GPIB card. Before installing optional GPIB card ensure the GPT- WARNING 12000 is turned off and disconnected from power. 1.
Page 24: Workplace Precautions
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Workplace Precautions The GPT-12000 is a high voltage instrument Background that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment. The GPT-12000 generates voltages in excess of WARNING 5kVAC or 6kVDC.
Page 25: Operating Precautions
GETTING STARTED Operating Precautions The GPT-12000 is a high voltage instrument Background that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the tester is operated in a safe manner. The GPT-12000 generates voltages of up to 5kVAC WARNING or 6kVDC.
Page 26 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded. 6. Only connect the test leads to the HIGH VOLTAGE/SOURCE H/SENSE H terminals before the start of a test. Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times.
Page 27: Basic Safety Checks
GETTING STARTED Basic Safety Checks The GPT-12000 is a high voltage device and as Background such, daily safety checks should be made to ensure safe operation. 1. Ensure all test leads are not broken and are free from defects such as cracks or splitting. 2.
Page 28 GPT-10000 Series User Manual PERATION Menu Tree ..............30 Menu Tree Overview ................31 Test Lead Connection ............35 ACW, DCW, IR Connection ..............35 GB Connection ..................36 CONT Connection..................37 Manual Tests ..............38 Setting the Test Function ................. 39 Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ..........
Page 29: Operation
OPERATION Special MANU Test Mode (000) ........87 Sweep Function .............. 89 Automatic Tests ............. 92 Choose/Recall an AUTO Test ..............93 Creating an AUTO Test File Name ............94 Adding a Step to the AUTO Test ............95 Continuous AUTO Tests .................97 AUTO Test Page Editing .................99 Running an Automatic Test ..............104 Automatic Test Results ................110...
Page 30: Menu Tree
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GPT-12000 safety analyzers. The testers have two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO), one system mode (SYSTEM) and 5 main operation statuses (READY, TEST, PASS,...
Page 31: Menu Tree Overview
OPERATION Menu Tree Overview MANU mode is used to create and/or execute a MANU Mode single test. Only under MANU mode can parameters be edited for each manual test. MANU mode AUTO mode indicates that the tester is AUTO Mode automatic, which consists of a sequential AUTO test of up to 10 MANU steps.
Page 32 GPT-10000 Series User Manual System mode covers the Display Set, Buzzer, SYSTEM Mode Interface, Control, System Time, Data Initialize, Information, Statistics and USB Disk settings. These settings are system-wide and applied to both MANU and AUTO tests. SYSTEM mode When the tester is in READY status of MANU READY Status or AUTO test, it is ready to begin testing.
Page 33 OPERATION TEST status is active when a MANU test or TEST Status AUTO test is running. Pressing STOP will (Orange Color) cancel the MANU test or the remaining steps in an AUTO test instantly. The TEST status in AUTO test is identical with that of MANU test. TEST status in MANU test...
Page 34 GPT-10000 Series User Manual When a MANU test result is beyond the range FAIL Status of HI and LOW sets, the FAIL status is shown (RED Color) on display. For AUTO test, the FAIL status is shown when any of the test steps fails, even only one of them.
Page 35: Test Lead Connection
OPERATION Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the GPT-12000 to a DUT for withstanding, insulation resistance, ground bond as well as continuity testing. ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH Background VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal with the GHT-115 test leads.
Page 36: Gb Connection
GPT-10000 Series User Manual GB Connection GB tests use the SENSE H/L and SOURCE H/L Background terminals with the GTL-215 test leads. GB Connection GPT-12000 Source H Sense H Source L Sense L 1. Turn the power off on the safety analyzer.
Page 37: Cont Connection
OPERATION CONT Connection CONT tests use the OUTPUT and RETURN Background terminals with the GTL-115 test leads. CONT GPT-12000 Connection Output Return terminal 1. Turn the power off on the safety analyzer. Steps 2. Connect the OUTPUT test lead (red) to the OUTPUT terminal.
Page 38: Manual Tests
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Manual Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run a single ACW, DCW, IR, GB and CONT manual tests. Each Manual setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected manual test – no other manual tests are affected.
Page 39: Setting The Test Function
OPERATION Setting the Test Function There are five test functions, AC Withstand, DC Background Withstand, Insulation Resistance, Ground Bond and Continuity tests. 1. If the tester is in AUTO or SYSTEM Steps mode, press the MANUAL key to put the tester into MANU mode. 2.
Page 40: Choose/Recall A Manual Test Number
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ACW, DCW, IR, GB and CONT tests can only Background be created and edited in the MANU mode. MANU number 001 to 100 can be saved and thus be loaded when editing/creating a MANU test or AUTO test.
Page 41: Creating A Manu Test File Name
OPERATION Creating a MANU Test File Name Each manual test can have a user-defined name Background (default: MANU_NAME) up to 10 characters long. See the available list of characters below. Character List 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k...
Page 42: Setting The Upper And Lower Limits
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Upper and Lower Limits There is both a LOW and HI judgment setting. Background When the measured value is below the LOW SET setting, the test will be judged as FAIL. When the value exceeds the HI SET setting the test will be judged as FAIL.
Page 43 OPERATION 3. Press the UP / DOWN arrow soft- keys to bring the cursor to the LOW SET setting. LOW SET cursor 4. Use the scroll wheel to set the LO SET limit. 0.000mA~041.99mA ACW (LOW) 0.000mA~010.9mA DCW (LOW) 000.1MΩ~49.99GΩ IR (LOW) 000.0mΩ...
Page 44: Setting The Test Time
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Test Time This setting is used to set the test time for a test. Background The test time determines how long the test voltage or current is applied to the DUT. This test time does not include RAMP UP time or RAMP DOWN time (note: GB and CONT do not have RAMP UP or RAMP DOWN).
Page 45 OPERATION 2. Use the scroll wheel to set the TEST TIMER value. 000.3s~999.9s 000.3s~999.9s 000.3s~999.9s 000.3s~999.9s CONT 000.3s~999.9s With the ACW test function, when the test current Note is beyond 30mA, the Ramp Up Time + Test Time cannot exceed 240 seconds. At this current level, the tester also needs to pause after a test for a time equal to or greater than the output time.
Page 46: Setting The Ramp Up Time
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Ramp Up Time The Ramp Up time is the total time taken for Background the tester to reach the test voltage level. The Ramp Up time starts with a start voltage of 50 volts. The Ramp Up time can be set from 000.1 to 999.9 seconds.
Page 47 OPERATION After pressing START to begin a test with set Ramp Time RAMP TIME, a section at the lower right corner Duration Indicator of display shows the counting duration of RAMP TIME, which will run to the set value followed by the test time. See the screenshot shown below.
Page 48: Setting The Ramp Down Time
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Ramp Down Time The Ramp Down time is the time taken for the Background DUT to discharge the test voltage level. The Ramp Down time can be set from 000.0 to 999.9 seconds. The Ramp DOWN time is only applicable for ACW, DCW and IR tests.
Page 49 OPERATION 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the RAMP DOWN value. 000.0s~999.9s 000.0s~999.9s 000.0s~999.9s After the set TEST TIME is fully completed, a Ramp Down Duration section at the lower right corner of display Indicator shows the counting duration of RAMP DOWN, which will run to the set value by user.
Page 50: Setting The Test Voltage Or Test Current
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current The test voltage can be set from 0.050kV to 5kV Background for ACW, 0.050kV to 6kV for DCW and 0.050 to 1kV for IR (50V steps*). For GB tests the test current can be set from 3A to 30A.
Page 51 OPERATION At least 0.3 seconds is needed to reach a set voltage of 50V/10mA. At least 0.3 seconds is needed to reach a set voltage of 50V/2mA. Test current for CONT is fixed at 100mA When setting the current, be aware that a Note maximum of 200VA can be set for ACW and 50W for DCW, respectively.
Page 52: Setting The Test Frequency
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Test Frequency A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set, Background regardless of the input line voltage. The test frequency setting only applies to ACW and GB tests. The test frequency can only be set for ACW or GB Note tests.
Page 53: Setting A Reference Value
OPERATION Setting a Reference Value The REF# acts as an offset. The REF VALUE is Background subtracted from the measured current (ACW, DCW) or measured resistance (IR, GB, CONT). 1. Press the PAGE soft-key to move to Steps the 3/3 page where REF VALUE setting appears for ACW and DCW.
Page 54: Setting An Initial Voltage
GPT-10000 Series User Manual 0.000mA~HI SET current-0.1mA *HI SET + REF value ≤ 42.00 mA 0.000mA~HI SET current-0.1mA *HI SET + REF value ≤ 11.00 mA 000.0MΩ~50.00GΩ 000.0mΩ~650.0mΩ *ISET x (HI SET + REF value) is no greater than 7.2V 00.00Ω~90.00Ω...
Page 55 OPERATION the value corresponding to the set percentage relative to the target test voltage. INIT VOLTAGE setting is only applicable to both Note ACW and DCW tests. 1. Press the PAGE soft-key to move to Steps the 3/3 page where the INIT VOLTAGE setting appears for ACW and DCW.
Page 56: Setting The Wait Time
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Wait Time The Wait Time refers to the pending time Background before FAIL judgment appears. By default, FAIL judgment appears when Test Time has reached 0.3 second at the earliest manner. However, when user sets 1.0 second for Wait Time on the tester with 0.5 second of Ramp Up...
Page 57 OPERATION WAIT TIME cursor Wait Time While the WAIT TIME is set, the indicator of WAIT Indicator TIME will be shown on the display in the set duration during a test progress for clear identification for user. WAIT TIME indicator...
Page 58: Setting The Arc Function
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the ARC Function ARC detection, otherwise known as flashover Background detection, detects fast voltage or current transients that are not normally detected. Arcing is usually an indicator of poor withstanding insulation, electrode gaps or other insulating problems that cause temporary spikes in current or voltage during ACW and DCW testing.
Page 59 OPERATION ARC MODES: OFF ON & CONT ON & STOP 3. If the ARC MODE was set to either ON & CONT, or ON & STOP, the ARC current level can be edited. Press the DOWN arrow soft-key to bring the cursor to the ARC SET setting field.
Page 60 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 6. Press the UP / DOWN arrow soft- keys to bring the cursor to the ARC SPEED setting field. ARC SPEED cursor 7. Use the scroll wheel to select the ARC SPEED modes. FAST Threshold for the...
Page 61: Setting Max Hold
OPERATION Setting MAX HOLD The MAX HOLD setting will hold the Background maximum current measured in the ACW and DCW tests or the maximum resistance measured in the IR and GB tests. For instance, when running an IR test with 120 seconds of test time and MAX HOLD enabled, the highest resistance measured in the 30 seconds of the test time will be retained on...
Page 62: Setting Pass Hold
GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Use the scroll wheel to set MAX HOLD. OFF, ON MAX HOLD Setting PASS HOLD The PASS HOLD setting refers to the holding Background duration after PASS judgment is shown on the display. When the PASS HOLD setting is set, a PASS judgment is held until the set duration is fully reached.
Page 63: Setting Ir Mode
OPERATION PASS HOLD cursor 3. Use the scroll wheel to set PASS HOLD duration. 000.0s ~ 999.9s PASS HOLD The STOP key can be pressed at any time in the set Note duration of PASS HOLD to promptly halt the set PASS HOLD duration.
Page 64 GPT-10000 Series User Manual completely in accordance with the set test time, whether the final judgment is PASS or FAIL. If the DUT is under the situation of abnormal Note measurement, e.g., short circuit, the FAIL judgment of SHORT warning, though TIMER is set, will appear in the early manner regardless of the set test time.
Page 65: Setting Gnd Offset
OPERATION Setting GND OFFSET The GND OFFSET is used to determine the Background offset resistance of the tester. When a GND OFFSET is performed, the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance. GND OFFSET setting is only applicable to IR test. Note 1.
Page 66 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Press the START button to perform the GND OFFSET. The resistance of the tester, after the GND OFFSET has finished, will be added into the REF VALUE field as the display shown below. Resistance of the tester...
Page 67: Setting Gb Contact
OPERATION Setting GB Contact Basically, GB test has no ramp up time and thus Background starts from the set test time by user directly. However, due to some cases where a buffer time before test time is in fact required for GB test, e.g., in conveyor where DUTs are tested for GB by batches and certain buffer duration needed for test leads or jigs connecting with...
Page 68 GPT-10000 Series User Manual GB CONTACT After every parameter including GB CONTACT is Duration well set, press START to begin the GB test. A Indicator section at the lower right corner of display shows the counting duration of GB CONTACT, which will run to the set value followed by the test time.
Page 69: Zero Check For The Test Leads
OPERATION Zero Check for the Test Leads The Zeroing function is used to determine the Background resistance of the test leads for GB and CONT tests. When a ZERO CHECK is performed, the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance of the test leads.
Page 70 GPT-10000 Series User Manual ZERO CHECK cursor ZERO CHECK indicator 4. Press the START button to perform the zero check. The resistance of the test leads, after the ZERO CHECK has finished, will be added into the REF VALUE field as the display shown below.
Page 71 OPERATION FAIL – GBI LOW If SOURCE H/L terminals are open or poorly connected, the FAIL – GBI LOW status will appear on the screen. Please re-check the connection of SOURCE H/L terminals again. FAIL – GBI LOW status REF VALUE = 0 Press STOP button to exit and the resistance of test leads were not properly added into the REF VALUE,...
Page 72: Setting The Grounding Mode
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Setting the Grounding Mode When GROUND MODE is set to ON, the GPT- Background 12000 grounds the return terminal to the ground. This mode is best for DUTs that are grounded to an earth ground by their chassis, fixtures or operation environment.
Page 73 OPERATION GROUND MODE = ON, DUT floating GPT-12000 High Voltage terminal stray resistance, Return terminal capacitance GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating GPT-12000 High Voltage terminal stray resistance, Return terminal capacitance GPT-12000 (GB testing) Source H stray Sense H resistance, Sense L capacitance Source L...
Page 74 GPT-10000 Series User Manual GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded GPT-12000 High Voltage terminal stray resistance, Return terminal capacitance GPT-12000 (GB testing) Source H stray Sense H resistance, Sense L capacitance Source L When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT,...
Page 75 OPERATION GROUND MODE cursor 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the GROUND MODE. OFF, ON GROUND MODE 4. The GROUND MODE icon on the display changes accordingly. GROUND MODE ON GROUND MODE OFF Under the IR test mode, when GROUND MODE is Note ON but test time is set <...
Page 76: Running A Manu Test
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Running a MANU Test A test can be run when the tester is in READY Background status. The tester cannot start to run a test under the Note following conditions: A protection setting has been tripped; when a ...
Page 77 OPERATION READY status 2. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The manual test starts accordingly and the tester goes into the TEST status. TEST status 3. The test will start by showing the ongoing ramp up time followed by the ongoing test time and the ongoing ramp down time.
Page 78 GPT-10000 Series User Manual RAMP UP TIME Ongoing RAMP UP TIME TEST TIME Ongoing TEST TIME RAMP DOWN TIME Ongoing RAMP DOWN TIME RAMP DOWN time only appears when user Note has activated it. See page 48 for details.
Page 79 OPERATION Measured Current ACW Example Test Voltage DCW Example Test Voltage Measured Current IR Example Measured Resistance Test Voltage...
Page 80 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Measured Resistance GB Example Test Current CONT Example Test Current Measured Resistance 1. To stop the test at any time when it Stop the Test is running, press the STOP button. The test will stop immediately.
Page 81: Pass / Fail Manu Test
OPERATION PASS / FAIL MANU Test If the test is allowed to run to completion (the Background test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge the test as either PASS or FAIL. The test will be judged PASS when: Note The HI SET and LO SET limits have not been...
Page 82 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 2. The tester will immediately restore back to the READY status after PASS judgment. However, if the PASS HOLD is activated, PASS judgment will persist until the set duration of PASS HOLD is fully met. Refer to page 62 for details.
Page 83 OPERATION DCW PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V time RAMP TEST TIME RAMP DOWN & DISCHARGE IR PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V time RAMP TEST TIME RAMP DOWN & DISCHARGE GB PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output I time Test Time RAMP UP...
Page 84 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL Judgment FAIL will be displayed on screen, the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red. As soon as a test is judged FAIL, power is cut from the terminals.
Page 85 OPERATION ACW FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME DISCHARGE DCW FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME DISCHARGE IR FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME DISCHARGE...
Page 86 GPT-10000 Series User Manual GB FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output I time RAMP UP Test Time 0.1s CONT FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output I time Test Time...
Page 87: Special Manu Test Mode (000)
OPERATION Special MANU Test Mode (000) When MANU number 000 is selected, the Special Test Mode Overview special test mode is activated. Under the special test mode, the voltage can be changed during a test in real time (ACW, DCW only). The test function can also be changed when in READY status, unlike under normal operation.
Page 88 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Set all the necessary parameters for Pages 41 ~ a test and save. Note: A different test setup can be saved for each test function (ACW, DCW, IR, GB and CONT). Below is an example of ACW function in special manual mode.
Page 89: Sweep Function
OPERATION Sweep Function The GPT-10000 Series has access to the sweep Sweep Function Overview mode function, which creates a graph of one of the ACW, DCW, IR, GB or CONT tests in either Manual test or the special MANU mode. The graph will plot the output voltage, current or resistance versus time.
Page 90 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 1. When a test has finished, press Steps of View the corresponding button, e.g., Sweep Graph DCW button for DCW test, to view the result of the sweep in an intuitive graph. Graph Test Items: TEST...
Page 91 OPERATION 2. Use the scroll wheel to move the cursor on the time axis (red highlight in x-axis). The measured values on the green and blue lines at that particular point in time are shown within the table below (orange highlight). Also, the test function along with the test number is clearly shown within the table.
Page 92: Automatic Tests
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Automatic Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run automatic tests. Automatic tests allow you to link up to 10 different MANU tests and run them sequentially within a single AUTO test. Each stored MANU test is used as a test step when creating an AUTO test.
Page 93: Choose/Recall An Auto Test
OPERATION Choose/Recall an AUTO Test The tester must first be put into AUTO mode to Background create or run automatic tests. Up to 100 automatic tests can be saved or recalled. 1. If the tester is in MANU or Steps SYSTEM mode, press the AUTO key on the front panel.
Page 94: Creating An Auto Test File Name
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Creating an AUTO Test File Name Each automatic test can have a user-defined test Background file name (Default: AUTO_NAME) up to 10 characters long. See the character list below for the allowed characters. Character List 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
Page 95: Adding A Step To The Auto Test
OPERATION 4. The AUTO test file name is set when the current AUTO test is saved or when the cursor is moved to another setting. Neither number (0 – 9) nor underline (_) can be Note set for the 1st character in AUTO test file name. Adding a Step to the AUTO Test Up to 10 MANU tests (steps) can be added to Background...
Page 96 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Further press the DOWN arrow key followed by using the scroll wheel to choose another MANU STEP number to add to the automatic test. MANU STEP number cursor (2nd) 4. Repeat the previous steps for any other MANU...
Page 97: Continuous Auto Tests
OPERATION Continuous AUTO Tests As mentioned previously, up to 10 MANU Background steps can be grouped to form an AUTO test and user can designate each step from MANU step number 1 to 100 for an AUTO test. However, it is available to interconnect different AUTO tests together to present a series of AUTO tests.
Page 98 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Repeat the step 1 to form another group of AUTO-002 test as the following display shown. AUTO-002 comprising 3 MANU steps 4. After the previous steps, return to the AUTO-001 test page followed by pressing START button for automatic test.
Page 99: Auto Test Page Editing
OPERATION AUTO Test Page Editing The AUTO test page contains each added Background MANU step (up to 10 steps) in order on the list along with the corresponding settings including Test Mode, Test V/I Setting, HI & LOW Settings as well as Step Hold action, respectively. Each step can be skipped, deleted or edited for its Step Hold actions.
Page 100 GPT-10000 Series User Manual The gray-out MANU STEP When the AUTO test is run next time, the Note grayed-out steps will be simply skipped. 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow soft- Delete a MANU keys to bring the cursor to the target STEP MANU STEP on list.
Page 101 OPERATION The designated MENU STEP is removed 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow soft- Step Hold keys to bring the cursor to the target Editing MANU STEP on list. Target MANU STEP cursor 2. Press the STEP HOLD soft-key to bring the cursor to the STEP HOLD setting field.
Page 102 GPT-10000 Series User Manual STEP HOLD cursor 3. Use the scroll wheel to choose the options from STEP HOLD setting as listed below. P.H/F.H Step which is judged PASS will be held until START button pressed by user for next step. Step which...
Page 103 OPERATION P.C/F.H The AUTO test will automatically continue when the step is judged PASS. Step which is judged FAIL will be held until START button pressed by user for next step. P.C/F.S The AUTO test will automatically continue when the step is judged PASS.
Page 104: Running An Automatic Test
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Running an Automatic Test An automatic test can be run when the tester is Background in READY status. The tester cannot start to run an AUTO test Note under the following conditions: Any protection modes have been tripped.
Page 105 OPERATION 2. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The AUTO test starts automatically and the display changes to each MANU TEST in sequence. 3. Each test will start by showing the ongoing ramp up time followed by the ongoing test time and the ongoing ramp down time.
Page 106 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 1. If P.H (Pass Hold) or F.H (Fail Hold) is set for a PASS & FAIL MANU STEP, then the tester will “hold” the HOLD testing when a PASS or FAIL judgment for that particular MANU STEP occurs. See page 102 for more details.
Page 107 OPERATION When in HOLD status, only the START and STOP Note buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled. 1. If F.S (Fail Stop) is set for a MANU STEP, then FAIL STOP the tester will “Stop” the whole AUTO test immediately when a FAIL judgment for that particular MANU STEP occurs.
Page 108 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Return to Restore to READY status READY status When in FAIL status, only the STOP button can be Note pressed, all other keys are disabled. 1. To stop the AUTO test at any time Stop a...
Page 109 OPERATION AUTO test stops The exact stopped MANU STEP 2. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button again. Restore to READY status 3. Or press the START button to restart the AUTO TEST again directly. When in STOP status, only the START and STOP Note buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled.
Page 110: Automatic Test Results
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Automatic Test Results If all the test steps are allowed to run to Background completion (the AUTO test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge each step as either PASS or FAIL.
Page 111 OPERATION Each MANU STEP must be passed PASS Judgment to present a PASS judgment on an AUTO TEST. (Excluding skipped MANU STEPs in gray color). When all the tests have been judged as PASS, the PASS indicator will be lit green and the buzzer will sound if activated.
Page 112 GPT-10000 Series User Manual AUTO TEST FAIL judgment One of the MANU STEPs with FAIL result The Buzzer setting must to set to ON for the Note buzzer to sound (page 119). STOP Result Once a MANU STEP is stopped, the AUTO TEST will be presented STOP in its result.
Page 113 OPERATION 1. When an AUTO TEST is finished, the detailed Steps of test results along with values of each MANU Viewing Results STEP will be presented within the resultant table. The Read Data1 indicates the actual test V/I. The Read Data2 refers to the measured I/R.
Page 114 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 1. The PASS/FAIL/STOP results will be held on Return to the screen until the STOP button is pressed. Ready Status 2. To put the tester back into READY status, simply press the STOP button (twice for a FAIL result).
Page 115 OPERATION Test Result of Page 2/2 Multiple Pages indicator - 2/2 2. The test results in multiple pages of continuous AUTO TEST are almost identical with that of single AUTO TEST. Refer to page 110 to 113 for details on checking test results. PASS Timing Diagram START...
Page 116: System Settings
GPT-10000 Series User Manual System Settings The System settings are system-wide settings that apply to both MANU tests and AUTO tests. The System menu includes the following settings: Display Set settings → from page 117.  Buzzer Settings → from page119.
Page 117 OPERATION Display Set Setting The Display Set page includes both brightness Description level and language settings. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test. 2. The SYSTEM page will be shown where DISPLAY SET is on top of the left-side list.
Page 118 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 4. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Language setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the options of Language setting. English Language options 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) 5.
Page 119 OPERATION Buzzer Settings The Buzzer settings allow you to set whether Description the Buzzer will sound for PASS/FAIL judgments. Also, it is available to set Key Sound for buttons being pressed. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 120 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 1 bar (low) ~ 3 bars (high) Buzzer Volume 4. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Key Sound setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Key Sound setting.
Page 121 OPERATION Interface Settings The interface settings allows user to choose the Description remote interface configuration. USB, RS232 and GPIB (optional) can be selected. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 122 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 4. When RS-232 is selected, press the UP/DOWN arrow soft-keys to move the cursor to the Baud Rate setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Baud Rate setting. Baud Rate Setting 9600, 19200, 38400,...
Page 123 OPERATION Control Settings The Control settings include 6 options: Control Description By, Double Action, Key Lock, Interlock, Start Click For 1 Second, and Power GND Check.  Control By is used to determine how a test is started. Tests can be started via the front panel (START/STOP buttons), from a remote controller or via the SIGNAL I/O port.
Page 124 GPT-10000 Series User Manual  The Power GND Check detects if the ground terminal from power cord of instrument connects to earth ground properly. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 125 OPERATION When SIGNAL IO is selected, press the PIN SET soft-key to enter the specific setting page. The setting page is divided into 2 sections; the upper is for output pins settings, whilst the lower part indicates the methods of Signal IO selections under AUTO test mode.
Page 126 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Further press the UP/DOWN arrow soft-keys to move the cursor to the TEST PIN STATUS followed by using the scroll wheel to select the following 2 options for TEST PIN under AUTO test mode. 1 signal...
Page 127 OPERATION Pass & Fail Regardless of judgments of each judgment in step in an AUTO test, a PASS or final step FAIL will be given after the whole steps are completed. However, an AUTO test will be stopped in the mid way when F.C is activated.
Page 128 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 5. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Key Lock setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Key Lock setting. Key Lock settings ON, OFF 6. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft-...
Page 129 OPERATION Start Click For 1 Second settings ON, OFF 8. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Power GND Check setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Power GND Check setting. Power GND Check settings ON, OFF When Power GND Check setting is ON but the instrument doesn’t connect to earth ground, the...
Page 130 GPT-10000 Series User Manual AUTO GND FAIL Message MODE 9. Press the EXIT soft-key to exit from the CONTROL page. The changes in CONTROL setting are saved Note instantly. The Double Action setting is ignored when the Note GPT-12000 is being controlled remotely via the USB, RS232 or GPIB interface.
Page 131 OPERATION System Time Settings The date and time for tester system can be Description edited under this section. The button cell battery used for system date & time has the lifecycle of approximate 2 years in general. Hence, it is suggested to replace with new battery of the type of CR-2032 every 2 years.
Page 132 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Year settings 2000 ~ 2099 4. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Month setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Month setting for system. Month settings 01 ~ 12 5.
Page 133 OPERATION Date settings 01 ~ 31 6. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Hours setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Hours setting for system. Hours settings 00 ~ 23 7. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Minutes setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Minutes...
Page 134 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Minutes settings 00 ~ 59 8. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the Seconds setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Seconds setting for system. Seconds settings 00 ~ 59 9.
Page 135 OPERATION Data Initialize Settings The settings of AUTO test, MANU test and Description SYSTEM saved by user can be initialized within this section. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 136 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Right arrow soft-key The status bar of Manu Data Init consists of 3 bars, Note which indicate the initializing action will not be implemented until 3 bars are fully achieved. After the initializing, the “OK” message appears.
Page 137 OPERATION 5. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the System Data Init setting followed by pressing the right arrow soft-key for consecutive 3 times to initialize the System Data settings. Right arrow soft-key 6. Press the EXIT soft-key to exit from the DATA INIT page.
Page 138 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Information Section The Information section here discloses some Description basic information including model name, firmware version and the available functions. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 139 OPERATION Statistics Settings The settings of AUTO test, MANU test and Description SYSTEM saved by user can be initialized within this section. 1. Press the SYSTEM button on the Steps front panel when the tester is under READY status in either MANU or AUTO test.
Page 140 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the statistics table. It is available to press the DATA INIT soft-key to initialize the accumulated statistics. DATA INIT soft-key After pressing the DATA INIT soft-key, all the statistics...
Page 141 OPERATION 5. The distributions of PASS and FAIL statistics are well illustrated in the histogram with table display in which the upper side reads the individual PASS and FAIL amounts for test function. The mid and lower side depicts FAIL amounts in the far-right red strip with number below, whilst the PASS amounts are described in strips of different colors with numbers below...
Page 142 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 2. The SYSTEM page will be shown. Press the UP/DOWN arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the USB DISK setting. 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Auto Data Save setting followed by using the scroll wheel to set the Auto Data Save setting.
Page 143 OPERATION 5. Use the scroll wheel to scroll through the available characters. 6. Press the LEFT / RIGHT arrow soft- keys to move the cursor to the next character. 7. The File Name is set when pressing the EXIT soft-key to exit from the USB DISK page.
Page 144: External Control
GPT-10000 Series User Manual XTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port. External Control Overview ..........145 Remote Terminal Overview..............145 Remote Controller Operation ............... 146 SIGNAL I/O Overview ................. 147 Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests ........149...
Page 145: External Control Overview
EXTERNAL CONTROL External Control Overview The External Control section describes the front panel REMOTE terminal connection and the rear panel SIGNAL I/O port. Remote Terminal Overview The REMOTE terminal connector is a standard Overview 5-pin DIN terminal suitable for a remote controller.
Page 146: Remote Controller Operation
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Remote Controller Operation The GPT-12000 accepts external remote Description controllers with a START and STOP button. To use the REMOTE terminal, the GPT-12000 must first be configured to accept a remote controller. Operating a remote controller is the same as operating the START and STOP buttons on the front panel.
Page 147: Signal I/O Overview
EXTERNAL CONTROL SIGNAL I/O Overview The SIGNAL I/O port can be used to remotely Overview start/stop tests and monitor the test status of the instrument. The SIGNAL I/O port is also used for the interlock function. Refer to page 150 for details. The SIGNAL I/O port basically uses a DB-15 pin female connector.
Page 148 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Input Connection PIN 5 INPUT_COM PIN 3 INPUT_START PIN 4 INPUT_STOP Output PIN 7 OUTPUT 1 Connection PIN 8 OUTPUT 2 PIN 9 OUTPUT 3 PIN 10 OUTPUT 4 PIN 11 OUTPUT 5 PIN 15 OUTPUT COM...
Page 149: Using The Signal I/O To Start/Stop Tests
EXTERNAL CONTROL Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests To use the SIGNAL I/O port the CONTROL Background settings have to be set to SIGNAL IO in the SYSTEM mode. 1. Set the CONTROL option to Panel operation Page 122 SIGNAL IO in the SYSTEM mode.
Page 150: Using The Interlock Key
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Using the Interlock Key When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON, Background tests are only allowed to start when both Interlock pins on the signal I/O port are shorted. Using the Interlock key will short the INTERLOCK1 and INTERLOCK2 pins on the signal I/O port.
Page 151: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL EMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. The remote interface supports USB, RS232 and GPIB. Interface Configuration ..........152 Command Syntax ............156 Command List .............. 159 Error Messages ............. 208...
Page 152: Interface Configuration
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface Type A, host PC side Configuration connector Rear panel Type B GPT-12000 side connector CDC (communications device USB Class class) (VCP, Virtual Com Port) 1. Connect the USB cable to the rear Panel operation panel USB B-Type port.
Page 153 REMOTE CONTROL Stop bit None Flow control 1: No connection Pin Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 2: RxD (Receive Data) 6 7 8 9 3: TxD (Transmit Data) 4: No connection 5: GND 6-9: No connection Tester Connection DB9 Pin Signal Signal DB9Pin...
Page 154 GPT-10000 Series User Manual USB/RS232/GPIB Remote Control Function Check Invoke a terminal application such as Functionality RealTerm. check To check COM port number and other settings, see the Device Manager in PC. For WinXP; Control panel → System → Hardware tab.
Page 155 REMOTE CONTROL When an incorrect command is sent to the Err Display tester, the Err indicator will be displayed on the screen indicating there is an error in command. Err indicator Return to Panel Control When the instrument is remotely controlled all Background panel keys except the STOP button are disabled.
Page 156: Command Syntax
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Command Syntax Partial compatibility IEEE488.2 Compatible Partial compatibility Standard SCPI, 1999 SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure, Command organized into nodes. Each level of the Structure command tree is a node. Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
Page 157 REMOTE CONTROL A query is a simple or Query compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. MANU:ACW:VOLTage? Example Commands and queries have two different Command Forms forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case.
Page 158 GPT-10000 Series User Manual floating point 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1 <NR3> any of NR1, 2, 3 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1 <NRf> ASCII text TEST_NAME <string> string Message Carriage Return, Line feed code CR, LF Terminator...
Page 159: Command List
REMOTE CONTROL Command List System Commands SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ..............162 SYSTem:BUZZer:VOLUME ..............162 SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound ..............163 SYSTem:TIME ..................163 SYSTem:STATistics ................163 SYSTem:ANALysis ................164 SYSTem:USBDisk:AUTOsave ...............164 SYSTem:USBDisk:DataSave ..............165 SYSTem:ERRor ..................165 Function Commands FUNCtion:TEST ..................167 MEASure<x> ..................168 MAIN:FUNCtion ..................169 Manual Commands MANU:STEP ...................172 MANU:INITial ..................172 MANU:NAME ..................173 MANU:RTIMe ..................173 MANU:EDIT:MODE ................174 MANU:ACW:VOLTage.................174...
Page 160 GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:ACW:RAMPdown ..............178 MANU:ACW:GROUNDMODE ............178 MANU:ACW:MAXHold ............... 179 MANU:ACW:PASShold ................ 179 MANU:ACW:REF .................. 180 MANU:ACW:INITvoltage ..............180 MANU:DCW:VOLTage ................ 181 MANU:DCW:CHISet ................181 MANU:DCW:CLOSet ................181 MANU:DCW:TTIMe ................182 MANU:DCW:ARCFunction ..............183 MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent ..............183 MANU:DCW:ARCSpeed ..............
Page 161 REMOTE CONTROL MANU:GB:REF ..................194 MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK ..............195 MANU:CONTinuity:RHISet ..............195 MANU:CONTinuity:RLOSet ..............196 MANU:CONTinuity:TTIMe ..............196 MANU:CONTinuity:PASShold ............197 MANU:CONTinuity:REF ..............198 MANU:CONTinuity:ZEROCHECK ............198 Auto Commands AUTO:STEP ....................199 AUTO:NAME ..................200 AUTO:EDIT:ADD ..................200 AUTO<x>:EDIT:HOLD .................201 AUTO<x>:EDIT:SKIP ................201 AUTO:EDIT:DEL ..................202 AUTO:TEST:RETURN ................202 AUTO:EDIT:SHOW ................202 Sweep Commands SWEEP:DATA:STATus .................204 SWEEP:DATA:SHOW ................204 SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW .................205 Common Commands...
Page 162: System:lcd:brightness
GPT-10000 Series User Manual System Commands SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ..............162 SYSTem:BUZZer:VOLUME ..............162 SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound ..............163 SYSTem:TIME ..................163 SYSTem:STATistics ................163 SYSTem:ANALysis ................164 SYSTem:USBDisk:AUTOsave............... 164 SYSTem:USBDisk:DataSave ..............165 SYSTem:ERRor ..................165 SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness Query Sets the brightness of the LCD display from Description 1(dark) to 10(bright).
Page 163: System:buzzer:keysound
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound Query Turns the buzzer on or off for key sound. Description Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound {ON|OFF} Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound? Buzzer Key Sound on. Parameter/ Return parameter Buzzer Key Sound off. Example SYST:BUZZ:KEYS ON Turns the buzzer on for key sound. SYSTem:TIME Query Queries the system time.
Page 164: System:analysis
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Query Example SYST:STAT? >TOTAL AMOUNT=00071 >PASS AMOUNT=00059 >FAIL AMOUNT=00012 >FUNC,PASS ,FAIL , >ACW ,00026,00009, >DCW ,00000,00000, >IR ,00017,00003, >GB ,00000,00000, >CONT,00016,00000, SYSTem:ANALysis Query Queries the latest analysis of each test function. Description Query Syntax SYSTem:ANALysis {ACW | DCW|IR|GB|CONT} Returns the latest analysis of the Return parameter <string>...
Page 165: System:usbdisk:datasave
REMOTE CONTROL Example SYST:USBD:AUTO ON Turns USB disk auto save on. SYSTem:USBDisk:DataSave Query Save the current data into the inserted USB disk. Description Syntax SYSTem:USBDisk:DataSave No parameter is required. Parameter Example SYST:USBD:DS The current data is saved into the inserted USB disk. SYSTem:ERRor Query Returns error code of the previous error.
Page 166 GPT-10000 Series User Manual 34,Resistance HI SET Error 35,Resistance LO SET Error 36,REF Setting Error 37,Frequency Setting Error 38,ARC Setting Error 39,RAMP Time Setting Error 40,TEST Time Setting Error 41,WAIT Time Setting Error 42,RAMP Down Setting Error 43,PASS Hold Setting Error...
Page 167: Function Commands
REMOTE CONTROL Function Commands FUNCtion:TEST ..................167 MEASure<x> ..................168 MAIN:FUNCtion ..................169 FUNCtion:TEST Query Turns the currently selected test (output) on or off. Description When HOLD is displayed on the screen during AUTO tests, use the FUNCtion:TEST command to move on to the next step. Setting the FUNCtion:TEST command to OFF at the end of a test will also temporarily turn the PASS/FAIL buzzer sound off.
Page 168: Measure
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MEASure<x> Query Returns the test parameters & results of the tester Description in either MANU or AUTO mode. MANU mode: Returns the test parameters & results of a MANU test. AUTO mode: Returns the test parameters & results of the selected step (1-50) of the AUTO test.

Page 169: Main:function
REMOTE CONTROL Example MEAS21? (in AUTO mode) > DCW,FAIL ,0.004kV, 000.0 uA ,T=000.3S Returns the step 21 of the current AUTO test result. MAIN:FUNCtion Query Changes the mode between AUTO and MANU. Description Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion {MANU|AUTO} Query Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion ? Puts the tester mode to MANU.
Page 170: Manual Commands
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Manual Commands MANU:STEP ................... 172 MANU:INITial ..................172 MANU:NAME ..................173 MANU:RTIMe ..................173 MANU:EDIT:MODE................174 MANU:ACW:VOLTage ................ 174 MANU:ACW:CHISet ................175 MANU:ACW:CLOSet ................175 MANU:ACW:TTIMe ................176 MANU:ACW:ARCFunction ..............176 MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent ..............177 MANU:ACW:ARCSpeed ..............177 MANU:ACW:FREQuency ..............
Page 171 REMOTE CONTROL MANU:IR:RLOSet ..................187 MANU:IR:TTIMe ...................188 MANU:IR:WAITtime ................188 MANU:IR:RAMPdown .................188 MANU:IR:GROUNDMODE ..............189 MANU:IR:MAXHold ................189 MANU:IR:PASShold ................190 MANU:IR:REF ..................190 MANU:IR:MODE ...................190 MANU:GB:CURRent ................191 MANU:GB:RHISet .................191 MANU:GB:RLOSet ................192 MANU:GB:TTIMe ..................192 MANU:GB:FREQuency .................192 MANU:GB:CONTact ................193 MANU:GB:GROUNDMODE ...............193 MANU:GB:MAXHold ................193 MANU:GB:PASShold ................194 MANU:GB:REF ..................194 MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK ..............195 MANU:CONTinuity:RHISet ..............195 MANU:CONTinuity:RLOSet ..............196...
Page 172: Manu:step
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:STEP Query Sets the MANU test number. Description Syntax MANU:STEP <NR1> Query Syntax MANU:STEP? 0~100. Parameter/ <NR1> Return parameter Example MANU:STEP 100 Sets the manual test number to 100. MANU:INITial Query Loads the initial (default) settings for the selected Description MANU test number.
Page 173: Manu:name
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:NAME Query Sets or returns the test name for the selected Description manual test. The test must be in MANU mode before this command can be used. Note only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and the “_” underscore character can be used to set the MANU test name.
Page 174: Manu:edit:mode
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:EDIT:MODE Query Sets or returns the mode (ACW, DCW, IR, GB, Description CONT) of the selected manual test. Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE {ACW|DCW|IR|GB|CONT} Query Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE? AC Withstand mode Parameter/ Return parameter DC Withstand mode Insulation Resistance mode...
Page 175: Manu:acw:chiset
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:ACW:CHISet Query Sets or returns the ACW HI SET current value in Description milliamps. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet? 0.001 ~ 042.0 Parameter/ <NR2>...
Page 176: Manu:acw:ttime
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:ACW:TTIMe Query Sets or returns the ACW test time in seconds. The Description test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Note: A “TIME OVER 240s” message will be shown if the Ramp Time + Test Time is ≥ 240 seconds when the HI SET limit is over 30mA.
Page 177: Manu:acw:arccurrent
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent Query Sets or returns the ACW ARC current value in mA. Description ARC must be enabled before the ARC current can be set. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent <NR2>...
Page 178: Manu:acw:waittime
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency {50|60} Query Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency? 50 Hz Parameter/ 60 Hz Return parameter Example MANU:ACW:FREQ 50 Sets the ACW test frequency to 50Hz. MANU:ACW:WAITtime Query Sets or returns the ACW wait time in seconds. The Description test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used.
Page 179: Manu:acw:maxhold
REMOTE CONTROL Sets or returns the ACW Ground Mode. The test Description must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:GROUNDMODE {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:ACW:GROUNDMODE? ACW Ground Mode ON Parameter/ ACW Ground Mode OFF Return parameter Example MANU:ACW:GROUNDMODE OFF Sets the ACW Ground Mode off.
Page 180: Manu:acw:ref
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:ACW:REF Query Sets or returns the ACW reference value in uA or Description mA. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. The ACW reference value shares the identical limit of HI SET value, which is 42mA at the maximum.
Page 181: Manu:dcw:voltage
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:DCW:VOLTage Query Sets or returns the DCW voltage in kV. The test Description must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. Note: A “DC Over 50W” error will result if the DCW Voltage X HI SET value is > 50 watts. Syntax MANU:DCW:VOLTage <NR2>...
Page 182: Manu:dcw:ttime
GPT-10000 Series User Manual before this command can be used. The LO SET range must use the HI SET range. If all the digits in the LO SET range are outside the HI SET range, an Err will be produced. All digits outside the HI SET range are ignored and will not be used.
Page 183: Manu:dcw:arcfunction
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:DCW:ARCFunction Query Sets or returns the DCW ARC function. The test Description must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. Note that this command is only workable when ARC SET>HI SET. Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCFunction {OFF|ON_CONT|ON_STOP} Query Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCFunction? ARC function off...
Page 184: Manu:dcw:waittime
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCSpeed {FAST|NORMAL|SLOW} Query Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCSpeed? ARC speed fast Parameter/ FAST ARC speed normal Return parameter NORMAL ARC speed slow SLOW Example MANU:DCW:ARCS SLOW Sets the DCW ARC speed slow. MANU:DCW:WAITtime Query Sets or returns the DCW wait time in seconds. The...
Page 185: Manu:dcw:groundmode
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:DCW:GROUNDMODE Query Sets or returns the DCW Ground Mode. The test Description must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:DCW:GROUNDMODE {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:DCW:GROUNDMODE? DCW Ground Mode ON Parameter/ DCW Ground Mode OFF Return parameter Example MANU:DCW:GROUNDMODE OFF...
Page 186: Manu:dcw:ref
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Example MANU:DCW:PASS 999.9 Sets the DCW PASS Hold time to 999.9 seconds. MANU:DCW:REF Query Sets or returns the DCW reference value in uA or Description mA. The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used.
Page 187: Manu:ir:voltage
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:IR:VOLTage Query Sets or returns the IR voltage in kV. The test must Description first be in IR mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:IR:VOLTage <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:IR:VOLTage? 0.05 ~ 1.2 (0.05kV to 1.2kV: steps of .05) Parameter/ <NR2>...
Page 188: Manu:ir:ttime
GPT-10000 Series User Manual 000.2M ~ 50.00G Parameter/ <NR1> Return parameter Example MANU:IR:RLOS 10 Sets the IR LO SET resistance to 10MΩ. MANU:IR:TTIMe Query Sets or returns the IR test time in seconds. The test Description must first be in IR mode before this command can be used.
Page 189: Manu:ir:groundmode
REMOTE CONTROL Syntax MANU:IR:RAMPdown <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:IR:RAMPdown? 0 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ <NR2> Return parameter Example MANU:IR:RAMP 999.9 Sets the IR ramp down time to 999.9 seconds. MANU:IR:GROUNDMODE Query Sets or returns the IR Ground Mode. The test must Description first be in IR mode before this command can be used.
Page 190: Manu:ir:passhold
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:IR:PASShold Query Sets or returns the duration of IR PASS Hold. The Description test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:IR:PASShold <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:IR:PASShold? 0 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ <NR2>...
Page 191: Manu:gb:current
REMOTE CONTROL IR Mode in Stop On PASS Return parameter STOP ON PASS IR Mode in Timer TIMER Example MANU:IR:MODE TIMER Sets the IR Mode in Timer setting. MANU:GB:CURRent Query Sets or returns the GB current in A. The test must Description first be in GB mode before this command can be used.
Page 192: Manu:gb:rloset
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:GB:RLOSet Query Sets or returns the GB LO SET resistance value in Description mΩ. The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value. The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used.
Page 193: Manu:gb:contact
REMOTE CONTROL 60 Hz Return parameter 60 Example MANU:GB:FREQ 50 Sets the GB test frequency to 50Hz. MANU:GB:CONTact Query Sets or returns the GB Contact Time in seconds. Description The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:GB:CONTact <NR2>...
Page 194: Manu:gb:passhold
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Syntax MANU:GB:MAXHold {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:GB:MAXHold? GB MAX Hold ON Parameter/ GB MAX Hold OFF Return parameter Example MANU:GB:MAXH OFF Sets the GB MAX Hold off. MANU:GB:PASShold Query Sets or returns the duration of GB PASS Hold. The...
Page 195: Manu:gb:zerocheck
REMOTE CONTROL MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK Query Performs the zero check function. The test must Description first be in GB mode and in the Ready Status before this command can be used. See page 69 for details on the ZERO function. Syntax MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK? Zero function is active.
Page 196: Manu:continuity:rloset
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:CONTinuity:RLOSet Query Sets or returns the CONT LO SET resistance value Description in Ω. The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value. The test must first be in CONT mode before this command can be used.
Page 197: Manu:continuity:passhold
REMOTE CONTROL Example MANU:CONT:TTIM 1 Sets the CONT test time to 1 second. MANU:CONTinuity:PASShold Query Sets or returns the duration of CONT PASS Hold. Description The test must first be in CONT mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:CONT:PASShold <NR2>...
Page 198: Manu:continuity:ref
GPT-10000 Series User Manual MANU:CONTinuity:REF Query Sets or returns the CONT reference value in Ω. The Description test must first be in CONT mode before this command can be used. Note: when HI SET+REF VALUE is over 90 Ω, the message “CONT.
Page 199: Auto Commands
REMOTE CONTROL Auto Commands AUTO:STEP ....................199 AUTO:NAME ..................200 AUTO:EDIT:ADD ..................200 AUTO<x>:EDIT:HOLD .................201 AUTO<x>:EDIT:SKIP ................201 AUTO:EDIT:DEL ..................202 AUTO:TEST:RETURN ................202 AUTO:EDIT:SHOW ................202 AUTO:STEP Query Sets or queries the AUTO number (automatic test Description number). Syntax AUTO:STEP <NR1> Query Syntax AUTO:STEP? 1~100. Parameter/ <NR1>...
Page 200: Auto:name
GPT-10000 Series User Manual AUTO:NAME Query Sets or returns the AUTO name for the selected Description automatic test. The test must be in AUTO mode before this command can be used. Note only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and the “_” underscore character can be used to set the AUTO test name.
Page 201: Auto:Edit:hold
REMOTE CONTROL AUTO<x>:EDIT:HOLD Query Sets or returns the actions for STEP HOLD of each Description MANU STEP in AUTO test. Syntax AUTO<x>:EDIT:HOLD {<NR2>|PH_FH|PH_FS|PH_FC |PC_FH|PC_FS|PC_FC} Query Syntax AUTO<x>:EDIT:HOLD? 0.1 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ <NR2> Return parameter Sets Pass Hold & Fail Hold action PH_FH Sets Pass Hold &...
Page 202: Auto:edit:del
GPT-10000 Series User Manual AUTO:EDIT:DEL Query Deletes the designated MANU STEP within the Description current AUTO test. Syntax AUTO:EDIT:DEL {<NR1>|ALL} <NR1> Deletes selected MANU STEP from 1 – 10 Parameter Deletes all the MANU STEPs Example AUTO:EDIT:DEL 3 Deletes the MANU STEP 3 from the current AUTO test.
Page 203 REMOTE CONTROL Example AUTO:EDIT:SHOW? >AUTO-001 AUTO_NAME >STEP,MODE,V/I SET,HI SET ,LOW SET,STEP HOLD >___________________________________________ >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uAs,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C >001 ,ACW ,0.100kV,1.000mA,000 uA,P.C/F.C...
Page 204: Sweep Commands
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Sweep Commands SWEEP:DATA:STATus ................. 204 SWEEP:DATA:SHOW ................204 SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW ................. 205 SWEEP:DATA:STATus Query Returns the basic status of get data. Description Query Syntax SWEEP:DATA:STA? The returned string will be in the format Return parameter <String> below:...
Page 205: Sweep:graph:show
REMOTE CONTROL SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW Query Displays or turns off Sweep graph on LCD screen. Description Also Returns if Sweep graph is shown on LCD. Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW {ON|OFF} Query Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW? To enable Sweep graph on LCD Parameter/ Return parameter To disable Sweep graph on LCD Returns if Sweep graph is shown on LCD Example SWEEP:GRAP:SHOW?
Page 206: Common Commands
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Common Commands *CLS......................206 *IDN ......................206 *SRE ......................207 *CLS The *CLS command clears the internal registers Description and error message, if any. Syntax *CLS *IDN Query Queries the model number, serial number, and Description firmware version of the tester.
Page 207: Sre
REMOTE CONTROL *SRE Query AUTO MODE only. Use this command to get Description measurement step number at the current point in time during AUTO MODE testing. Query Syntax *SRE? 00~50 Return parameter <NR1> Example *SRE? >5 The current test step is number 5. This indicates that steps 1~4 have already been completed and the results for those steps can now be retrieved.
Page 208: Error Messages
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Error Messages The possible error messages returned from Background SYST:ERR? query are well listed below. Error Error Code No Error Command Error Value Setting Error String Setting Error Query Error MODE Setting Error Time Error DC Over 50W GBV >...
Page 209: Faq
• The tester will not turn on. • The panel keys are not working. • The measured value of IR or GB test does not match the specification. • When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? The tester will not turn on? Ensure the power cord is connected.
Page 210 GPT-10000 Series User Manual When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? The tester must first be in the READY status before a test can be started. Ensure the tester displays READY before pressing the START button, page 76 (manual test), 104(automatic test).
Page 211: Appendix
APPENDIX PPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Turn the instrument Steps off. 2. Remove the power cord. 3. Remove the fuse socket using a flat screwdriver. 4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder. T 4A, 250V Fuse Rating...
Page 212: Test Errors
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Test Errors The following test error messages highlighted in red may appear on the GPT-12000 display when completing a running test. Error Messages Description HI FAIL Test result is beyond the HI SET value LOW FAIL...
Page 213 APPENDIX TEST TIME ERROR Setting error in TEST TIME RAMP TIME ERROR Setting error in RAMP TIME ARC FUNC ERROR Setting error in ARC FUNC ARC SET ERROR Setting error in ARC SET ARC SPEED ERROR Setting error in ARC SPEED FREQ SET ERROR Setting error in FREQ of ACW/GB WAIT TIME ERROR...
Page 214: Gpt-12000 Specifications
GPT-10000 Series User Manual GPT-12000 Specifications The specifications apply when the GPT-12000 is powered on for at least 30 minutes at 15˚C~35˚C. Specifications General DISPLAY 7” color LCD MEMORY AUTO/MANU mode 100 memory blocks total POWER SOURCE AC 100V~240V ± 10%, 50Hz/60Hz...
Page 215 APPENDIX AC Withstanding Voltage Output Voltage Range 0.050kV~ 5.000kV Output Voltage Resolution  (1% of setting +5V) with no load Output Voltage Accuracy Maximum Rated Load(Table1) 200VA (5kV/40mA)[GPT-12XXX] Maximum Rated Current 40mA[GPT-12XXX] 0.001mA~10mA(0.05kVV0.5kV) 0.001mA~40mA(0.5kVV5kV) Output Voltage Waveform Sine wave Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz ±...
Page 216 GPT-10000 Series User Manual DC Withstanding Voltage Output Voltage Range 0.050kV~ 6.000kV¹ Output Voltage Resolution Output Voltage Accuracy ±(1% of setting +5V) With no load Maximum Rated Load 50W(5kV/10mA) [GPT-12xxx] Maximum Rated Current 10mA [GPT-12XXX] 0.001mA~2mA(0.05kVV0.5kV) 0.001mA~10mA(0.5kVV6kV) Voltmeter Accuracy ± (1% of reading+ 5 V) Voltage Regulation ±...
Page 217 APPENDIX Insulation Resistance Test Output Voltage 50V-1200V Output Voltage Resolution Output Voltage Accuracy ±(1% of setting +5V) with no load Resistance Measurement 0.1MΩ~50GΩ Range Test Voltage Measurement Range Accuracy 0.1MΩ~1MΩ 5% of reading + 3 count 50VV450V 1MΩ~50MΩ 5% of reading + 1 count 51MΩ~2GΩ...
Page 218 GPT-10000 Series User Manual Ground Bond Test Output Current Range 3.00A~32.00A ±(1% of setting+0.2A) when 3A≤I ≤8A Output Current Accuracy ±(1% of setting+0.05A) 8A < I ≤ 32A Output Current Resolution 0.01A Test Voltage Approximately max. 8VAC (open-circuit) Frequency 50Hz/60Hz selectable Ohmmeter Measurement Range 1mΩ...
Page 219 APPENDIX Interface REMOTE (Remote terminal) SIGNAL IO RS232 USB (Device) Yes (USB 2.0) Rear Output USB (Host) for data output port Yes (USB 2.0) GPIB Yes (Optional) Table 1: Output Limitation in Withstanding Voltage Testing Function Upper Current Pause Output Time 30mA≤I≤40mA At least as long Maximum 240 as the output...
Page 220: Gpt-12001/12002/12003 Dimensions
GPT-10000 Series User Manual GPT-12001/12002/12003 Dimensions...
Page 221: Gpt-12004 Dimensions
APPENDIX GPT-12004 Dimensions...
Page 222: Declaration Of Conformity
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Electrical Safety Analyzer Model Number: GPT-12001 / GPT-12002/ GPT-12003 / GPT-12004 satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: 2014/30/EU;...
Page 223: Index
INDEX NDEX Accessories ......... 12 results ..........81 running a test ........ 76 Automatic test special mode ......87, 89 add test ..........95 test filename ........41 load ..........93 test frequency ....... 52 page view ........ 97, 99 test function ........39 results ...........
Page 224 GPT-10000 Series User Manual start control123, 130, 134, 137, 138, 140 Workplace precautions ..... 24 USB ..........121 Zeroing ......65, 67, 69 Warning symbol ......5...

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Command List

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Auto Commands

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