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GW Instek GPT-9000 Series User Manual

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Electrical Safety Tester
GPT-9000 / GPT-9000A Series
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-90000EF1
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  • Page 1 Electrical Safety Tester GPT-9000 / GPT-9000A Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-90000EF1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 5 GETTING STARTED ............9 GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview ..10 Appearance .......... 15 Set Up ..........23 OPERATION ..............30 Menu Tree ..........32 Test Lead Connection ......36 ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing . 38 Special MANU Test Mode (000) ...
  • Page 4 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9804 Dimensions ....... 175 GPT-9903 Dimensions ....... 176 GPT-9904 Dimensions ....... 177 GPT-9901A/9902A/9903A Dimensions 178 Declaration of Conformity (9800 ..179 Declaration of Conformity (GPT ..180 INDEX ................181 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • 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-9000/9000A 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 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning the  GPT-9000/ Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild  GPT-9000A detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemicals containing harsh material  such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
  • Page 8 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the safety tester in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety tester 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. PASS FAIL READY TEST AC / DC Withstanding Voltage /...

  • Page 10: Gpt-9000/9000A Series Overview

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview Series lineup The GPT-9000/9000A Series Safety Testers are AC/DC withstanding voltage, insulation resistance and ground bond safety testers. The GPT-9801/9901A are AC withstanding voltage testers, the GPT-9802/9902A are AC/DC withstanding voltage testers and the GPT-9803/9903/9903A are AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance testers.

  • Page 11: Model Overview

    GETTING STARTED Model Overview Model name Sweep  GPT-9801   GPT-9802    GPT-9803     GPT-9804  GPT-9901A     GPT-9902A     GPT-9903     GPT-9903A   ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

     indicators PWM output (90% efficiency, increased  reliability) Interlock (configurable)  Sweep Function  Rear panel output (GPT-9000 series only)  Remote control start/stop interface terminal Interface  RS232/USB interface for programming  Optional GPIB interface for programming ...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Optional Part number Description Accessories GHT-205 High Voltage Test Probe GHT-113 High Voltage Test Pistol GTL-232 RS232C cable GTL-248 GPIB cable GTL-247 USB cable GRA-417 Rack Adapter Panel (19”, 4U) (GPT-9801/9802/9803/ 9804/9901A/9902A/9903A only) Options Part number Description Opt.01 GPIB Interface GPIB module GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    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. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 15: Appearance

    GETTING STARTED Appearance GPT-9801/9802/9803/9901A/9902A/9903/9903A Front Panel PASS/FAIL indicators Display Function keys Directional keys READY indicator TEST indicator PASS FAIL READY TEST AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Tester GPT-9803 Insulation Resistance CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE PAGE indicator...
  • Page 16 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 240 X 64 dot matrix display (LCD) Display The function keys correspond to the soft-keys Function keys directly above on the main display. PASS FAIL The PASS and FAIL indicators Pass/Fail indicators light up upon a PASS or FAIL test result at the end of a manual test or automatic test.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. The HIGH VOLTAGE terminal HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. output terminal output is used for outputting the testing voltage. The terminal is recessed for safety. This terminal is used in conjunction with the RETURN terminal.
  • Page 18 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual EDIT/SAVE Used to start editing EDIT/SAVE key MANU/AUTO tests as well as save settings and parameters. MANU/AUTO The MANU/AUTO key is used to MANU/AUTO select manual tests (MANU) or automatic tests (AUTO). REMOTE The REMOTE terminal is used to REMOTE terminal connect to a remote controller.

  • Page 19: Gpt-9801/9802/9803/9804 Rear Panels

    GETTING STARTED GPT-9801/9802/9803/9804 Rear Panels SIGNAL I/O USB A port RS232 port WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD SIGNAL I / O RS 232 PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND . FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE DO NOT REMOVE COVERS REFER SERVICING TO...

  • Page 20: Gpt-9904 Rear Panel

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9904 Rear Panel Signal I/O, RS232 High voltage terminal & USB port Fan vents CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE SIGNAL I / O RS232 CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION.
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED Line voltage input: Line voltage input 100/120/220/230VAC ±10% Line voltage selector and fuse: Line voltage fuse GPT-98XX: 100V/120V T5A 250V 220V/230V T2.5A 250V GPT-99XX/99XXA: 100V/120V T10A 250V 220V/230V T6.3A 250V GPIB Optional GPIB interface for remote Optional GPIB control.
  • Page 22 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual The RETURN terminal is RETURN/ GPT-9904 SENSE and used for IR, DCW and ACW RETURN HI-POT SOURCE tests. terminals GB Rx SENSE H SENSE L The SOURCE L/H and SOURCE H SOURCE L SENSE L/H terminals are for GB tests only.

  • Page 23: Set Up

    GETTING STARTED Set Up Line Voltage Connection and Power Up Before powering up the GPT-9000/9900A Background ensure the correct voltage has been selected on the rear panel. The GPT-9000/9000A supports line voltages of 100V/120V/220V and 230V. 1. Check the line voltage and the fuse Steps Page 164 in the fuse holder.
  • Page 24 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 5. When the unit is powering up, all the LED indicators will light. Check to make sure all 5 LED indicators are working. 6. Check to make sure the System Self Test passes without errors. E L F T E S T S y s C h e c...

  • Page 25: 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 the optional GPIB card ensure the WARNING GPT-9000/9000A is turned off and disconnected from power. 1.

  • Page 26: Workplace Precautions

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Workplace Precautions The GPT-9000/9900A is a high voltage Background instrument that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment. The GPT-9000/9000A generates voltages in excess WARNING of 5kVAC or 6kVDC.

  • Page 27: Operating Precautions

    GETTING STARTED Operating Precautions The GPT-9000/9000A is a high voltage Background instrument 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-9000/9000A generates voltages of up to WARNING 5kVAC or 6kVDC.
  • Page 28 GPT-9000/9000A 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. 7.

  • Page 29: Basic Safety Checks

    GETTING STARTED Basic Safety Checks The GPT-9000/9000A is a high voltage device Background and as 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 30 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual PERATION Menu Tree ............... 32 Menu Tree Overview ................33 Test Lead Connection ............36 ACW, DCW, IR Connection ..............36 GB Connection ..................37 ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing ......38 Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ..........39 Edit Manual Test Settings ...............

  • Page 31: Operation

    OPERATION Choose/Recall an Automatic Test ............81 Edit Automatic Test Settings ..............83 Adding a Step to the Automatic Test ........... 84 Creating an AUTO Test File Name ............85 Saving and Exiting EDIT Status ............86 Automatic Test Page View ..............87 Running an Automatic Test ..............

  • Page 32: Menu Tree

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GPT-9000/9000A safety testers. The testers have two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO) and 5 main operation statuses (VIEW, EDIT, READY, TEST and STOP). PASS/FAIL Judgement status...

  • Page 33: Menu Tree Overview

    OPERATION Menu Tree Overview VIEW status is used to view the parameters of VIEW status the selected manual test/automatic test. The VIEW status is also used to put the tester into MANU or AUTO mode. VIEW status A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 0 2 M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q =...
  • Page 34 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual TEST status is active when a MANU test or TEST status AUTO test is running. Pressing STOP will cancel the MANU test or the remaining steps in an AUTO test. TEST status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...
  • Page 35 OPERATION AUTO indicates that the tester is in AUTO AUTO mode mode. AUTO mode is for creating/running a sequence of up to 16 MANU tests. AUTO mode A U T O = 0 0 3 - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .

  • Page 36: Test Lead Connection

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the GPT-9000/GPT-9000A to a DUT for withstanding, insulation resistance or ground bond testing. ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH Background VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal with the GHT-114 test leads.

  • Page 37: Gb Connection

    OPERATION GB Connection GB tests use the SENSE H/L and SOURCE H/L Background terminals with the GTL-115 test leads. GB Connection GPT-9000 Source H Sense H Source L Sense L 1. Turn the power off on the safety tester. Steps 2.

  • Page 38: Acw, Dcw, Ir And Gb Manual Testing

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing This section describes how to create, edit and run a single ACW, DCW, IR or GB safety test. Each Manual setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected manual test – no other manual tests are affected.

  • Page 39: Choose/Recall A Manual Test Number

    OPERATION Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ACW, DCW, IR and GB tests can only be Background created in the MANU (manual) mode. MANU number 001 to 100 can be saved and thus be loaded when editing/creating a MANU test or AUTO test.

  • Page 40: Edit Manual Test Settings

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual The MANU number can only be chosen in VIEW Note status. If in the EDIT status, switch to the VIEW status by pressing the EDIT/SAVE or ESC key. Edit Manual Test Settings To edit any of the manual test settings, the Background tester must be in EDIT status.

  • Page 41: Setting The Test Function

    OPERATION Setting the Test Function After a MANU number has been chosen and Background the tester is in EDIT status, a test function can be set. There are four test functions, AC Withstand, DC Withstand, Insulation Resistance and Ground Bond. 1.

  • Page 42: Setting The Test Voltage Or Test Current

    GPT-9000/9000A 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 (GPT-98XX) or 3A to 32A (GPT-99XX).

  • Page 43: Setting The Test Frequency

    OPERATION When setting the voltage, be aware that a Note maximum of 200VA can be set for ACW and 50W for DCW (GPT-98XX) or 500VA and 100W, respectively for GPT-99XX/99XXA. The ground bond voltage (GBV) is calculated as the HI SET limit x Test Current. Setting the Test Frequency A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set, Background...

  • Page 44: Setting The Upper And Lower Limits

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Setting the Upper and Lower Limits There is both a LO and HI judgment setting. Background When the measured value is below the LO 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 45 OPERATION 3. Press the HI/LO soft-key again or I / L press the DOWN arrow key to switch between HI SET and LO SET. 1 . 0 0 m A M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...

  • Page 46: Setting A Reference Value

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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). 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow keys Steps to bring the cursor to the REF# setting.

  • Page 47: Setting The Test Time (Timer)

    OPERATION Setting the Test Time (Timer) The TIMER setting is used to set the test time Background for the current test. The test time determines how long the test voltage or current is applied to the DUT. This test time does not include Ramp , initial start time or discharge time (note: GB does not have Ramp or discharge...
  • Page 48 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 . 0 0 m A 0 100 A M P 0 0 . 1 S = 0 0 1 .
  • Page 49 OPERATION The timer can only be turned off under special Note MANU test mode, however there is a limitation: The timer cannot be turned off (limited to 240s) if the test current is between 30mA and 40mA (GPT- 98XX) or 80mA and 100mA (GPT-99XX/99XXA) in ACW mode.

  • Page 50: Setting The Ramp Up Time

    GPT-9000/9000A 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 after the initial time (approximately 150ms) with a start voltage of 50 volts.

  • Page 51: Creating A Manu Test File Name

    OPERATION Creating a MANU Test File Name Each manual test can have a user-defined test Background file name (default: MANU_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 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 52: Setting The Arc Mode

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Setting the ARC Mode 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 53 OPERATION 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the ARC mode. ARC MODES: OFF, ON AND CONTINUE, ON AND STOP 4. Press the EDIT/SAVE key to save EDIT/SAVE and exit the MANU Utility and go back to EDIT status. M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...
  • Page 54 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual The ARC setting range is directly related to the HI Note SET current limit. ACW: GPT-98XX HI SET Limit ARC Range 0.001mA~0.999mA 1.000mA ~2.000mA 01.00mA~09.99mA 01.00mA ~20.00mA 010.0mA~042.0mA 001.0mA ~080.0mA ACW: GPT-99XX/99XXA HI SET Limit ARC Range 0.001mA~1.100mA 2.000mA 01.11mA~11.00mA...

  • Page 55: Setting Pass Hold

    OPERATION Setting PASS HOLD The PASS HOLD settings only apply to the Background selected test in an AUTO test. When the PASS HOLD setting is set to ON, a PASS judgment is held until the START button is pressed. The PASS HOLD setting only applies to AUTO Note tests.

  • Page 56: Setting Fail Mode

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual The ESC key can be pressed at any time in the Note MANU Utility menu to cancel and exit. Setting FAIL MODE The FAIL MODE settings only apply to the Background selected test in AUTO tests. FAIL MODE has three options, CONTINUE, HOLD and STOP.

  • Page 57: Setting Max Hold

    OPERATION 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move to the FAIL MODE setting. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set FAIL MODE. FAIL MODE CONTINUE, HOLD, STOP 4. Press the EDIT/SAVE key to save EDIT/SAVE and exit the MANU Utility menu. The ESC key can be pressed at any time in the Note MANU Utility menu to cancel and exit.

  • Page 58: Setting The Grounding Mode

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move to the MAX HOLD setting. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set MAX HOLD. MAX HOLD OFF, ON 4. Press the EDIT/SAVE key to save EDIT/SAVE and exit the MANU Utility menu. The ESC key can be pressed at any time in the Note MANU Utility menu to cancel and exit.
  • Page 59 OPERATION ground from the DUT side of the testing circuit will not be measured. For this reason, this testing mode is able to measure to a higher resolution. The GROUND MODE is always set to OFF for IR and GB tests. GROUND MODE = ON, DUT grounded GPT-9000/9000A High Voltage terminal...
  • Page 60 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating GPT-9000/9000A High Voltage terminal stray resistance, Return terminal capacitance GPT-9804/9904 (GB testing) Source H stray Sense H resistance, Sense L capacitance Source L GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded GPT-9000/9000A High Voltage terminal stray resistance,...
  • Page 61 OPERATION When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT, Warning fixtures or connected instrumentation cannot be grounded. This will short circuit the internal circuitry during a test. For ACW and DCW tests, if it is not known whether the DUT test setup is grounded or not, always set GROUND MODE to ON.
  • Page 62 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 5. The GROUND MODE icon on the display changes accordingly. M A N U = * * * - 0 0 M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...

  • Page 63: Saving And Exiting Edit Status

    OPERATION Saving and Exiting EDIT Status After all test parameters have been set, the test Background can be saved. After a test is saved it can be used when creating an AUTO test. The special MANU number, 000, can be saved, Warning however it cannot be used for AUTO tests.

  • Page 64: Running A Manu Test

    GPT-9000/9000A 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 65 OPERATION STOP 2. Press the STOP button to put the tester into the READY status. READY status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .
  • Page 66 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 . 0 0 m A 0 100 00 37 A M P 0 0 .
  • Page 67 OPERATION STOP 1. To stop the test at any time when it Stop the Test is running, press the STOP button. The test will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made on the test. All panel keys except the STOP button are locked when the tester is in STOP status.

  • Page 68: Pass / Fail Manu Test

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 69 OPERATION START Pressing the START button will restart the test. The buzzer will only sound if the Pass Sound is set Note to ON. See page 99 for details. The START button is disabled when the buzzer is beeping. PASS Timing The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW, Diagrams IR and GB timing for the START status, TEST...
  • Page 70 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual IR PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (Approximately 150ms) GB PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output I time 0.5s Total Test Time Initial time (Approximately 150ms) 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL Judgment FAIL FAIL will be displayed, the buzzer...
  • Page 71 OPERATION 3. The READY indicator will be lit READY blue in the READY status. READY status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 . 0 0 m A 0 100 A M P 0 0 .
  • Page 72 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual IR FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (Approximately 150ms) GB FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output I time 0.5s Total Test Time Initial time (Approximately 150ms) GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 73: Zeroing Of The Test Leads (Gb Only)

    OPERATION Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) The Zeroing function is used to determine the Background resistance of the test leads for GB tests. When a zero check is performed, the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance of the test leads.
  • Page 74 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 4. The ZERO function can be E R O activated by pressing the corresponding soft-key in the READY status. The ZERO soft-key will be highlighted. 5. Press the START button to perform START the zero check. The tester will go into the ZERO status.
  • Page 75 OPERATION I<SET If SOURCE H/L terminals are open or poorly connected, then an I<SET error will appear on the screen. Stop the test and re-check the connection again and try again. I<SET error message FAIL status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 .

  • Page 76: Special Manu Test Mode (000)

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Special MANU Test Mode (000) When MANU number 000 is selected, the Special Test special test mode is activated. Under the special Mode Overview 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 or VIEW status, unlike under normal operation.
  • Page 77 OPERATION Current Voltage Test V Meas. I time RAMP TIME TEST time Start time Legend: Voltage: Current The test items that are plotted on the sweep graph depend on the type of test that is performed. TEST Graph Test Items ACW: Test voltage, measured current (V, I) DCW: Test voltage, measured current (V, I) Test voltage, measured resistance (V, R)
  • Page 78 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 3. Set all the necessary parameters for Pages 40~63 a test and save. Note: A different test setup can be saved for each test function (ACW, DCW, IR and GB). M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...
  • Page 79 OPERATION Running the Test 1. In special test mode (000), tests are Page 64 started and stopped in the same way as for the normal manual test mode. See page 64 for details. 2. If required, the scroll wheel can be used to set the voltage level in real- time as the test is running (this does not apply to IR or GB tests).
  • Page 80 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual DCW Example Secondary item Primary item V ( k V ) : 0 . 2 0 0 I ( m A ) : 0 0 . 5 1 T ( S ) : 0 0 0 4 . 5 D C W Test Time STA.t time...

  • Page 81: Automatic Tests

    OPERATION Automatic Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run automatic tests. Automatic tests allow you to link together up to 16 different MANU tests and run them sequentially. Each stored MANU test is used as a test step when creating an AUTO test. Choose/Recall an Automatic Test→...
  • Page 82 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual VIEW status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 1 A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .

  • Page 83: Edit Automatic Test Settings

    OPERATION Edit Automatic Test Settings To edit an automatic test, the tester must be in Background EDIT status. Any settings or parameters that are edited only apply to the currently selected AUTO number. 1. Press the EDIT/SAVE key when in EDIT/SAVE Steps VIEW status to enter the EDIT...

  • Page 84: Adding A Step To The Automatic Test

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Adding a Step to the Automatic Test Up to 16 MANU tests (steps) can be added to Background an automatic (AUTO) test. Each step is added in a sequential order. 1. Press the DOWN arrow keys to Steps bring the cursor to the MANU number.

  • Page 85: Creating An Auto Test File Name

    OPERATION The test order can be edited in the Page View Note menu after the AUTO test is saved. See page 87 for details. 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.

  • Page 86: Saving And Exiting Edit Status

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 4. The AUTO test file name is set when the current AUTO test is saved or when the cursor is moved to another setting. To cancel the name changes, press the ESC key Note before the cursor is moved to another setting or the name is saved.

  • Page 87: Automatic Test Page View

    OPERATION Automatic Test Page View Pressing the PAGE key will show an overview Background of the tests for the currently selected automatic test when in the VIEW status. The Page View will show the order of the AUTO test steps as well as the manual file name, function, test voltage/current and HI/LO SET limits.
  • Page 88 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Selected cursor AUTO test file name MANU test file name A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 1 M A N U _ N A C W = 0 . 0 0 k 1 .
  • Page 89 OPERATION 1. Use the UP/DOWN and Swapping Two Steps LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move the cursor to the test step you wish to swap. 2. Press the SWAP soft-key. W A P 3. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move the cursor to the second step.

  • Page 90: Running An Automatic Test

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Delete a Test Step 1. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move the cursor to the test step you wish to delete. 2. Press the DEL soft-key. D E L 3. The step will be deleted. To save the changes made in Page EDIT/SAVE Save Changes...
  • Page 91 OPERATION button is pressed immediately after the STOP button (<0.5s). Do not touch any terminals, test leads or the DUT Warning when a test is running. 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status. Steps Page 81 Save the automatic test if necessary.
  • Page 92 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 5. The TEST indicator will be lit TEST orange when in the TEST status. 6. Each test will start by showing the remaining ramp up time, followed by the remaining test time. Each test will be tested in sequence until the last test has finished or the test is stopped.
  • Page 93 OPERATION STOP 4. To stop the test when HOLD is displayed on-screen, press the STOP button. When in HOLD status, only the START and STOP Note buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled. STOP 1. To stop the AUTO test at any time Stop a Running when it is running, press the STOP Test...

  • Page 94: Automatic Test Results

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual To exit testing, press the Exit Testing MANU/AUTO MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status. The tester will revert to the VIEW status for the current automatic test. A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...
  • Page 95 OPERATION (excluding skipped tests). A FAIL result for a single step will result in  FAIL for the whole automatic test. A STOP. No step can be stopped for a  PASS/FAIL judgment to be made. In other words, if a test is stopped, it is judged as neither PASS nor FAIL.
  • Page 96 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual A U T O = 0 0 1 - * * # 0 1 : P A S # 0 2 : P A S # 0 3 : P A S # 0 4 : P A S # 0 5 : P A S # 0 6 :...
  • Page 97 OPERATION READY status A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 . 0 0 m A 0 100 A M P 0 0 . 1 S = 0 0 1 .

  • Page 98: Common Utility Settings

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Common Utility Settings The Common Utility settings are system-wide settings that apply to both MANU tests and AUTO tests. The Common Utility menu includes the following settings: LCD settings → from page 98.  Buzzer Settings → from page 99. ...
  • Page 99 OPERATION 4. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a menu item: LCD Contrast, LCD Brightness. 5. Use the scroll wheel to select a parameter for the chosen menu item. 1(low) ~ 8(high) LCD Contrast LCD Brightness BRIGHT, DARK 6. Press EDIT/SAVE to save the EDIT/SAVE settings and exit to VIEW status.
  • Page 100 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 3. Press the BUZZ soft-key to bring B U Z Z up the Buzzer Common Utility menu. T I L I T Y P a s s u n d T I M E : 0 0 .
  • Page 101 OPERATION 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status. Steps Page 63 Save the current test if necessary. VIEW status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .
  • Page 102 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 7. Press EDIT/SAVE to save the EDIT/SAVE settings and exit to VIEW status. Ensure the baud rate settings or GPIB address Note matches the host machine. The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel Note and exit back to VIEW status.
  • Page 103 OPERATION The Interlock function is a safety feature. The interlock function prevents a test from running, unless the interlock pins on the signal I/O port connector are shorted. The included interlock key can be used for this purpose. See page 110 for details.
  • Page 104 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual FRONT PANEL, REMOTE Start Ctrl CONNECT, SIGNAL IO ON, OFF Double Action ON, OFF Key Lock ON, OFF INTERLOCK 6. Press EDIT/SAVE to save the EDIT/SAVE settings and exit to VIEW status. The Double Action setting is ignored when the Note GPT-9000/9000A is being controlled remotely using the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces.

  • Page 105: External Control

    EXTERNAL CONTROL XTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port. External Control Overview ..........106 Remote Terminal Overview ..............106 Remote Controller Operation .............. 107 SIGNAL I/O Overview ................ 108 Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests ........110 Using the Interlock Key ................

  • Page 106: External Control Overview

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 107: Remote Controller Operation

    EXTERNAL CONTROL Remote Controller Operation The GPT-9000/9000A accepts external remote Description controllers with a START and STOP button. To use the REMOTE terminal, the GPT-9000/9000A 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 108: Signal I/O Overview

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 (page 102). The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female connector.
  • Page 109 EXTERNAL CONTROL Output PIN 6 OUTPUT_TEST Connection PIN 7 OUTPUT_FAIL PIN 8 OUTPUT_PASS PIN 9 OUTPUT_COM Input Signals Signal Properties High level input voltage 5V ~ 32V Low level input voltage 0V ~ 1V Low level input current Maximum of -5mA Input period Minimum of 1ms Output Signals...

  • Page 110: Using The Signal I/O To Start/Stop Tests

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests To use the SIGNAL I/O port the Start Ctrl Background settings have to be set to SIGNAL I/O in the Common Utility menu. 1. Set the Start Ctrl option to SIGNAL Panel operation Page 102 I/O.

  • Page 111: Using The Interlock Key

    EXTERNAL CONTROL 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 112: Remote Control

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual EMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. The remote interface supports USB, RS232 and GPIB. Interface Configuration ..........113 Command Syntax ............117 Command List ..............120 Error Messages .............. 161 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 113: Interface Configuration

    REMOTE CONTROL Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface Type A, host PC side Configuration connector Rear panel Type A GPT-9XXX side connector CDC (communications device USB Class class) (VCP, Virtual Com Port) 1. Connect the USB cable to the rear Panel operation panel USB A port.
  • Page 114 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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...
  • Page 115 REMOTE CONTROL USB/RS232 Remote Control Function Check Invoke a terminal application such as Hyper Functionality Terminal. check To check the COM port number and other settings, see the Device Manager in the PC. For WinXP; Control panel → System → Hardware tab.
  • Page 116 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual When the panel is being remotely controlled via Display the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces, RMT will be displayed on the screen. M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .

  • Page 117: Command Syntax

    REMOTE CONTROL Command Syntax Partial compatibility IEEE488.2 Compatible Partial compatibility Standard SCPI, 1999 SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure, Command Structure organized into nodes. Each level of the command tree is a node. Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
  • Page 118 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 119 REMOTE CONTROL 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 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 120: Command List

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Command List System SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ......... 123 Commands SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ........123 SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND........124 SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ........124 SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe .......... 124 SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe .......... 125 SYSTem:ERRor ............125 SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion ........... 126 Function FUNCtion:TEST ............127 Commands MEASure<x> ............128 MAIN:FUNCtion ............129 MANU:STEP .............
  • Page 121 REMOTE CONTROL MANU:IR:TTIMe ............142 MANU:IR:REF ............143 MANU:GB:CURRent ..........143 MANU:GB:RHISet ........... 144 MANU:GB:RLOSet ..........144 MANU:GB:TTIMe ............ 144 MANU:GB:FREQuency ........... 145 MANU:GB:REF ............145 MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK ........146 MANU:UTILity:ARCMode ........146 MANU:UTILity:PASShold ........147 MANU:UTILity:FAILmode ........147 MANU:UTILity:MAXHold ........147 MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE ......
  • Page 122 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual *RMTOFF ..............160 Remote Commands Special Functions Inter Lock Key Open ..........160 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 123: System:lcd:contrast

    REMOTE CONTROL System Commands SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ..............123 SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ..............123 SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ..............124 SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ..............124 SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe ............... 124 SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe ............... 125 SYSTem:ERRor ..................125 SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion ................ 126 SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast Query Sets the contrast of the LCD display from 1 (low) Description to 8 (bright).

  • Page 124: System:buzzer:psound

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND Query Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a PASS Description judgment. Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND{ON|OFF} Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ? PASS Sound on. Parameter/ Return parameter PASS Sound off. Example SYST:BUZZ:PSOUND ON Turns the buzzer sound on for PASS judgments. SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND Query Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a FAIL...

  • Page 125: System:buzzer:ftime

    REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe Query Sets the FAIL Sound duration in seconds. Description Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe <NR2> Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe? 0.2~999.9 Parameter/ <NR2> Return parameter Example SYST:BUZZ:FTIM 1 Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a FAIL judgment. SYSTem:ERRor Query Returns any errors in the output buffer. See the Description error code table below for details.

  • Page 126: System:gpib:version

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 45, Buffer Error 50, Scanner Box Not Found 51, HI Channel Setting Error 52, LO Channel Setting Error 60, Get Data = 0 (GPT-9900 only gets SWEEP data) Example SYST:ERR ?

  • Page 127: Function Commands

    REMOTE CONTROL Function Commands FUNCtion:TEST ..................127 MEASure<x> ..................128 MAIN:FUNCtion ................... 129 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.

  • Page 128: Measure

    GPT-9000/9000A 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 (1-16) of the AUTO test.

  • Page 129: Main:function

    REMOTE CONTROL Example MEAS? (in MANU mode) >IR,TEST,0.250kV,----Mohm,T=000.2S Returns ---- as the test result when the reading is invalid. Example MEAS10? (in AUTO mode) >IR,FAIL,0.250kV,999M ohm,T=010.3S Returns step 10 of the current automatic result. MAIN:FUNCtion Query Changes the mode between AUTO and MANU. Description Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion {MANU|AUTO}...

  • Page 130: Manual Commands

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Manual Commands MANU:STEP ................... 131 MANU:NAME ..................131 MANU:INITial ..................131 MANU:RTIMe ..................132 MANU:EDIT:MODE ................132 MANU:ACW:VOLTage ................ 133 MANU:ACW:CHISet ................134 MANU:ACW:CLOSet ................134 MANU:ACW:TTIMe ................135 MANU:ACW:FREQuency ..............136 MANU:ACW:REF .................. 136 MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent ..............137 MANU:DCW:VOLTage ................

  • Page 131: Manu:step

    REMOTE CONTROL 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:NAME Query Sets or returns the test name for the selected Description manual test.

  • Page 132: Manu:rtime

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Function Initial Settings Parameter REF# 0.000mA 0.000mA 0000MΩ 000.0mΩ FREQ 60Hz 60Hz HI SET 1.000mA 1.000mA 100.0mΩ ∞MΩ LO SET 0.000mA 0.000mA 0001MΩ 000.0mΩ I or V V=0.100kV V=0.100kV V=0.050kV 03.00A TIMER 001.0S 001.0S 001.0S 001.0S RAMP↗...

  • Page 133: Manu:acw:voltage

    REMOTE CONTROL AC Withstand mode Parameter/ Return parameter DC Withstand mode Insulation Resistance mode Ground Bond mode Example MANU:EDIT:MODE ACW Sets the mode to ACW. MANU:ACW:VOLTage Query Sets or returns the ACW voltage in kV. The test Description must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used.

  • Page 134: Manu:acw:chiset

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 (GPT-98XX) Parameter/ <NR2>...

  • Page 135: Manu:acw:ttime

    REMOTE CONTROL Syntax MANU:ACW:CLOSet<NR2> Query Syntax MANU:ACW:CLOSet? 0.000 ~ 041.9 (GPT-98XX) Parameter/ <NR2> 0.000 ~ 109.9 (GPT-99XX/99XXA) Return parameter Example MANU:ACW:CLOS 20.0 Sets the ACW LO SET current to 20 mA. 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.

  • Page 136: Manu:acw:frequency

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual MANU:ACW:FREQuency Query Sets or returns the ACW test frequency in Hz. The Description test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency {50|60} Query Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency? 50 Hz Parameter/ 60 Hz Return parameter Example MANU:ACW:FREQ 50...

  • Page 137: 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. ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET value.

  • Page 138: Manu:dcw:chiset

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual MANU:DCW:CHISet Query Sets or returns the DCW HI SET current value in Description milliamps. The test 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 >...

  • Page 139: Manu:dcw:ttime

    REMOTE CONTROL an error as all digits are outside the range of HI SET. LO SET value2 will not produce an error, but will return 0.05, not 0.053. Syntax MANU:DCW:CLOSet<NR2> Query Syntax MANU:DCW:CLOSet? 0.000 ~ 010.9 (GPT-98XX) Parameter/ <NR2> Return parameter 0.000 ~ 020.9 (GPT-99XX/99XXA) Example MANU:DCW:CLOS 2.00...

  • Page 140: Manu:dcw:ref

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Example MANU:DCW:TTIM 1 Sets the DCW test time to 1 second. MANU:DCW:REF Query Sets or returns the DCW reference value in mA. Description The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. The reference value must be less than the HI SET value.

  • Page 141: Manu:ir:voltage

    REMOTE CONTROL Example MANU:DCW:ARCC 10 Sets the DCW ARC value to 10mA. 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 (0.05kV to 1kV: steps of .05)

  • Page 142: Manu:ir:rloset

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Example MANU:IR:RHIS 0.010 (GPT-99XX/ Sets the IR HI SET resistance to 10 MΩ. 99XXA) MANU:IR:RLOSet Query Sets or returns the IR LO SET resistance value in Description MΩ (GPT-98XX) or GΩ. The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value.

  • Page 143: Manu:ir:ref

    REMOTE CONTROL MANU:IR:REF Query Sets or returns the IR reference value in MΩ (GPT- Description 98XX) or GΩ. The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used. The reference value must be lower than the HI SET value.

  • Page 144: Manu:gb:rhiset

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual MANU:GB:RHISet Query Sets or returns the GB HI SET resistance value in Description mΩ. The test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:GB:RHISet <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:GB:RHISet? 000.1 ~ 650.0 Parameter/ <NR2>...

  • Page 145: Manu:gb:frequency

    REMOTE CONTROL Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe? 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ <NR2> Return parameter Example MANU:GB:TTIM 1 Sets the GB test time to 1 second. MANU:GB:FREQuency Query Sets or returns the GB test frequency in Hz. The Description test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used.

  • Page 146: Manu:gb:zerocheck

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual 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 73 for details on the ZERO function. Syntax MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK {ON|OFF} Query Syntax...

  • Page 147: Manu:utility:passhold

    REMOTE CONTROL MANU:UTILity:PASShold Query Sets or returns the PASS HOLD setting for the Description current test. Syntax MANU:UTILity:PASShold {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:PASShold? Turns PASS HOLD off. Parameter/ Return parameter Turns PASS HOLD on. Example MANU:UTIL:PASS OFF Turns PASS HOLD OFF. MANU:UTILity:FAILmode Query Sets or returns the FAIL mode setting for the...

  • Page 148: Manu:utility:groundmode

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Example MANU:UTIL:MAXH ON Turns MAX HOLD on. MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE Query Sets or returns the Grounding mode of the current Description test. The Ground Mode setting cannot be turned on with the IR and GB function. Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE? Turns ground mode off.

  • Page 149: Sweep:data:status

    REMOTE CONTROL Sweep Commands SWEEP:DATA:STATus ................ 149 SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW ..............150 SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW ................ 151 SWEEP :GRAPh:LINE ................151 SWEEP:STARt:TIME ................152 SWEEP:DATA:STATus Query Returns the sweep mode, the voltage and current Description settings and the number data points that are used in the last sweep.

  • Page 150: Sweep:Data:show

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW Query Returns the data associated with a sweep graph. Description Data can be returned in one of two ways; either all the data can be returned or only the data at a particular point in time. The test points are evenly distributed.

  • Page 151: Sweep:graph:show

    REMOTE CONTROL All Data Points SWEEP0:DATA:SHOW? Example >ACW MODE,CR+LF >No.,V(kV),I(mA), T(S) ,CR+LF >001,0.071,0.032,0000.1,CR+LF >002,0.111,0.047,0000.2,CR+LF >………………………………… >013,0.601,0.215,0001.3,CR+LF >END This will return all the data from the sweep graph. SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW Query Turns the sweep graph on or off on the GPT- Description 99XX/99XXA display.

  • Page 152: Sweep:start:time

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Description Parameter/ <NR1> Return parameter Turn all lines off/all lines are off. Displays the graph line for the primary test item. See page 77 for details. For example: V for ACW, DCW and IR tests, I for GB tests. Displays the graph line for the secondary test items.

  • Page 153: Auto:step

    REMOTE CONTROL Auto Commands AUTO:STEP ................... 153 AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW ..............154 AUTO:PAGE:MOVE ................154 AUTO:PAGE:SWAP ................155 AUTO:PAGE:SKIP ................155 AUTO:PAGE:DEL ................. 156 AUTO:NAME ..................156 AUTO:EDIT:ADD ................. 157 TESTok:RETurn ..................157 *SRE ......................158 AUTO:STEP Query Sets or queries the AUTO number (automatic test Description number).

  • Page 154: Auto:Page:show

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW Query Returns the Page View of the selected automatic Description test in the following format: step1:MANU number, step2: MANU number, step3….etc. Query Syntax AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW? <NR1> 1~100 Parameter/ <x> Example AUTO1:PAGE:SHOW? >01:011 ,02:004 ,03:003 ,04:014 , >05:015 ,06:020* ,07:012 ,08:018 , >09: ,10:...

  • Page 155: Auto:page:swap

    REMOTE CONTROL AUTO:PAGE:SWAP Query Swaps the source step with destination step. Description Syntax AUTO:PAGE:SWAP <Value1>,<Value2> <Vaue1> <NR1> 1~16 (source step) Parameter/ <Value2> <NR1> 1~16 (destination step) Example AUTO:PAGE:SWAP 1, 4 Swaps the contents of step 1 with step 4. A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 1 M A N U _ N A C W = 0 .

  • Page 156: Auto:page:del

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual AUTO:PAGE:DEL Query Deletes the selected step from the AUTO test. The Description remaining steps move up to replace the deleted step. Syntax AUTO:PAGE:DEL <NR1> 1~16 (step no.#) Parameter/ <NR1> Example AUTO:PAGE:DEL 3 Deletes the contents of step number #3. A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 1 M A N U _ N A C W = 0 .

  • Page 157: Auto:edit:add

    REMOTE CONTROL AUTO:EDIT:ADD Query Add the selected MANU test to the current AUTO Description number. Syntax AUTO:EDIT:ADD <NR1> 1~100 Parameter/ <NR1> Example AUTO:EDIT:ADD 7 Adds MANU-007 to the current AUTO number. I.e., A U T O = 0 0 5 - 0 0 M A N U _ N A C W = 0 .

  • Page 158: Sre

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual *SRE Query AUTO MODE only. Use this command to get Description measurement step number at the current point in time during AUTO MODE testing. Example: User send command “*SRE” to GPT-9000 during AUTO mode Query Syntax *SRE? 00~16 Return parameter <NR1>...

  • Page 159: Common Commands

    REMOTE CONTROL Common Commands *CLS ......................159 *IDN ......................159 *CLS The *CLS command clears the internal registers. Description Syntax *CLS Query *IDN Queries the model number, serial number, and Description firmware version of the tester. Query Syntax *IDN? Returns the instrument identification as a Return parameter <string>...
  • Page 160 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Remote Commands *RMTOFF ....................160 *RMTOFF This command can be used to terminate a remote Description session. When this command is used “RMT” will no longer be displayed on the front panel, indicating that remote mode has been terminated. Syntax *RMTOFF Special Functions...

  • Page 161: Error Messages

    REMOTE CONTROL Error Messages The possible error messages returned from Background SYST:ERR? query are listed below. Error Error Code 0x14 Command Error 0x15 Value Setting Error 0x16 String Setting Error 0x17 Query Error 0x18 MODE Setting Error 0x19 Time Error 0x1A DC Over 50W (GPT-98XX only) 0x1A...

  • Page 162: Faq

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual • The tester will not turn on. • The panel keys are not working. • When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? • The accuracy does not match the specification. The tester will not turn on. Ensure the power cord is connected.
  • Page 163 If “Interlock” is enabled, the interlock key must be inserted into the signal I/O port on the rear before a test can be started. See page 110 for details. Lastly, ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is correctly configured in the Common Utility menu.

  • Page 164: Appendix

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual PPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Turn the instrument Steps POWER off. 2. Remove the power cord. 3. Remove the fuse socket using a flat screwdriver. 4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder. 5. Ensure the correct line voltage is lined up with the arrow on the fuse holder.

  • Page 165: Test Errors

    APPENDIX The fuse for the GPT-98XX and the GPT- Rating 99XX/99XXA have different ratings: GPT-98XX: 100V/120V T5A 250V 220V/230V T2.5A 250V GPT-99XX/99XXA: 100V/120V T10A 250V 220V/230V T6.3A 250V Test Errors The following error messages or messages may appear on the GPT screen when configuring or running tests.
  • Page 166 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual I ERR For ACW, DCW tests. Shown when the current is set too high. SHORT Voltage is too low or there is no High Voltage output. Indicates that the DUT could be shorted. V ERR For ACW, DCW tests. Indicates that an abnormal voltage has been detected.

  • Page 167: Gpt-9000/9000A Specifications

    APPENDIX GPT-9000/9000A Specifications The specifications apply when the GPT-9000/9000A is powered on for at least 30 minutes at 15˚C~35˚C. Specifications Environment Range Temperature Humidity ≤70% (No Warranty 15˚C ~ 35˚C condensation) ≤70% (No Operation 0˚C ~ 40˚C condensation) ≤85% (No Storage -10˚C ~ 70˚C condensation)
  • Page 168 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Current Best Resolution GPT-98XX: 0.001mA(0.001mA~0.999mA) 0.01mA(01.00mA~09.99mA) 0.1mA(010.0~040.0mA) GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA: 0.001mA(0.001mA~1.100mA) 0.01mA(01.11mA~11.00mA) 0.1mA(011.1~100.0mA) Current Measurement GPT-98XX: Accuracy ± (1.5% of rdg + 30 counts) when HI SET<1.00mA ± (1.5% of rdg + 3 counts) when HI SET≥1.00mA GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA: ±...
  • Page 169 APPENDIX DC Withstanding Voltage Output Voltage Range 0.050kV ~ 6.000kV Output Voltage Resolution  (1% of setting +5V) with no load Output Voltage Accuracy Maximum Rated Load(Table1) 50W (5kV/10mA)[GPT-98XX] 100W (5kV/20mA)[GPT-99XX/99XXA] Maximum Rated Current 10mA [GPT-98XX, 20mA [GPT-99XX/99XXA] 0.001mA ~ 2mA (0.1kV≤V≤0.5kV) 0.001mA ~ 10mA (0.5kV<V≤6kV)[GPT-98XX] 0.001mA ~ 20mA (0.5kV<V≤6kV)[GPT-99XX/ 99XXA]...
  • Page 170 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual ARC DETECT Rise-time Control Function RAMP (Ramp Time) 0.1~999.9S TIMER (Test Time) , 0.5S~999.9S ON/OFF At least 0 .5 seconds is needed to reach a set voltage of 50V/2mA. The timer can only be turned off under special MANU mode (MANU=***-000). Insulation Resistance Test Output Voltage 50V~1000V *GPT-99XX/99XXA also includes a...
  • Page 171 APPENDIX Ground Bond Test Output Current Range 03.00A~30.00A (GPT-98XX) 03.00A~32.00A (GPT-99XX) Output Current Accuracy  (1% of setting +0.2A) when 3A≤I≤8A  (1% of setting +0.05A) when 8A<I≤30A (GPT-98XX)  (1% of setting +0.05A) when 8A<I≤32A (GPT-99XX) Output Current Resolution 0.01A Frequency 50Hz/60Hz selectable...
  • Page 172 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Windows Comparator Method Yes TIMER (Test Time) 0.5S~999.9S Interface REMOTE (Remote terminal) SIGNAL IO RS232 USB (Device) GPIB Yes (OPTION) General DISPLAY 240 x 64 dot matrix LED back light LCD MEMORY AUTO/MANU mode 100 memory blocks total AC100V/120V/220V/230V 10% POWER SOURCE 50Hz/60Hz...
  • Page 173 APPENDIX Table 1b: Output Limitation in Withstanding Voltage Testing (GPT-99XX/99XXA) Upper Current Pause Output Time 80mA≤I≤100mA At least as long Maximum 240 as the output seconds time 0.001mA≤I<80 Not necessary Continuous output possible 0.001mA≤I≤20 Not necessary Continuous output possible 15A<I≤32A At least as long 999.9 (99XX)

  • Page 174: Gpt-9801/9802/9803 Dimensions

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9801/9802/9803 Dimensions 395.9 AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / PASS FAIL READY TEST GPT-9803 Tester Insulation Resistance CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE START STOP RETURN REMOTE POWER MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY 322.0 452.0 329.7 GlobalTestSupply...

  • Page 175: Gpt-9804 Dimensions

    APPENDIX GPT-9804 Dimensions 395.9 PASS FAIL READY TEST GPT-9804 AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Tester Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE RETURN HI-POT START STOP REMOTE POWER GB Rx SENSE H SENSE L SOURCE H SOURCE L...

  • Page 176: Gpt-9903 Dimensions

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9903 Dimensions 530.9 PASS FAIL READY TEST GPT-9903 AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Tester Insulation Resistance CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE START STOP RETURN REMOTE POWER MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY 322.0 587.0 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 177: Gpt-9904 Dimensions

    APPENDIX GPT-9904 Dimensions 530.9 AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / PASS FAIL READY TEST GPT-9904 Tester Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE RETURN START STOP HI-POT REMOTE GB Rx POWER SENSE H SENSE L SOURCE H SOURCE L...

  • Page 178: Gpt-9901A/9902A/9903A Dimensions

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual GPT-9901A/9902A/9903A Dimensions 425.9 GPT-9903A AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / PASS FAIL READY TEST Insulation Resistance Tester CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE START STOP RETURN REMOTE POWER MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY 482.0 322.0 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 179: Declaration Of Conformity

    APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity (9800) GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Electrical Safety Tester Model Number: GPT-9801, GPT-9802, GPT-9803, GPT-9804 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).

  • Page 180: Declaration Of Conformity

    GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity (GPT-9900/A) GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Electrical Safety Tester Model Number: GPT-9901A, GPT-9902A, GPT-9903, GPT-9903A, GPT-9904 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).

  • Page 181: Index

    INDEX NDEX Accessories ......... 12 pass hold ........55 ramp up time ......... 50 Automatic test results ..........68 add test ........... 84 running a test ........ 64 edit settings ........83 saving ..........63 load ..........81 special mode ........76 page view ........
  • Page 182 GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual Control settings ......102 start control ......... 102 double action ....... 102 USB ..........100 GPIB ..........100 Warning symbol ......5 interface ........100 Workplace precautions ..... 26 key lock ........102 Zeroing ........73 LCD ..........

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