TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION SECTION NUMBER DANGER / GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNCRATING PROCEDURE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ELECTRICAL SET-UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION TROUBLESHOOTING STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS PARTS LIST PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS RETURNED MATERIAL CUSTOMER COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS ATTACHMENT: PTC-13 Manual...
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WARNING !! Complete Grounding of this unit is necessary for the safe operation of this equipment. Disconnect inputs before ungrounding this equipment BK60...
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DO NOT operate damaged equipment. Remove power, and do not use the equipment until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. Phenix Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of test equipment. BK60...
SECTION 1: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input 110 - 120 volts, 50 / 60 Hz, single phase, 10 amperes 208 - 240 volts, 50 / 60Hz, single phase, 5 amperes Output Rating 60 kilovolts, 10 mA Duty Cycle 5 MINUTES ON / 15 MINUTES OFF at 10 mA 1 HOUR ON/1 HOUR OFF at 7mA CONTINUOUS at 5mA Type of Cooling...
SECTION 2: UNCRATING PROCEDURE 1. Exercise care in removing shipping materials so as not to damage unit. 2. Perform visual inspection to determine if unit was damaged during shipment. If there are any signs of physical damage (such as dents, scratches, oil leaks), contact the factory before proceeding. 3.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROL PANEL (Cont’d) 4. High Voltage Off/Ready. Momentary switch turns high voltage off when activated. Ready lamp illuminates when all pre-conditions required for high voltage activation are met. Conditions required for Ready lamp illumination are: Power applied to unit, Main Power Breaker (1) on, Main Power lamp illuminated (2). ...
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SECTION 4: INITIAL SET-UP—MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL WARNING ! DO NOT OPERATE THE TEST SET WITHOUT REMOVING HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER FROM THE CART. THE HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER MUST BE POSITIONED A SAFE DISTANCE FROM PERSONNEL AND OTHER OBJECTS. BK60...
SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SET-UP WARNING: Be sure the Main Power plug of the control unit is unplugged before proceeding. 1. Locate the desired location for the test set. Prepare the main power input cable for plugging in to the proper facility power (i.e., 120 volts AC or 220 volts AC). Leave plug unconnected at this time. 2.
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ELECTRICAL SET-UP CONNECTIONS AND GROUNDING Position set in the desired location. Ground set by use of ground terminal on base of high voltage transformer. Connect TX1 and TX2 cables between controls and high voltage transformer. Connect SX1 - external interlock circuit as appropriate. ...
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ELECTRICAL SETUP GROUND-GUARD-RETURN CONNECTIONS The base of the High Voltage transformer contains a currentmeter feature useful in measurement of different current sources. Standard Mode (RTN) The standard configuration is set up to measure the current from the high potential side of the unit under test to ground.
SECTION 5: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This unit should only be operated by personnel knowledgeable in High Voltage testing and safety procedures. Improper or careless operation of unit can result in serious injury or death. Ensure proper electrical set-up has been performed. Ensure that the testing set-up is safe for the operator and any other personnel in the area.
SECTION 6: CALIBRATION CAUTION Calibration should only be done by persons familiar with High Voltage testing and safety procedures. All calibrations have been done at the factory. Periodic calibration of the output voltmeter and output currentmeter should be done annually. NOTE: Refer to Electrical Diagram Section for schematics pertaining to the model number of your test set.
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CALIBRATION Overcurrent This calibration should not need adjustment (factory adjusted). If the Overcurrent Circuit is out of calibration, perform the following steps. To recalibrate the Overcurrent Circuit with the High Voltage Unit it will be necessary to connect a 15 – 20 nanofarad capacitor rated at 60 kVAC or higher to the output of the High Voltage Unit.
Check main facility input power to the test set. Check all control and switch settings. Check indicating lamps. (Spare lamps are available through Phenix Technologies.) Check Fuse F1/F1, F2 Check operation of main power circuit breaker (CB1). Main Power lamp should be on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Specific Problems (Cont’d) Currentmeter inoperable? Binding post jumper clip installed between ground and guard with a grounded test object. Connection between currentmeter and high voltage test specimen return connected improperly. Meter damaged Faulty, TX1 interconnect cable. ...
SECTION 8: STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT If the equipment will be stored for a prolonged period, the following precautions are recommended. 1. The equipment should be covered and kept in a warm, dry environment (95% maximum humidity, 5 to 50 degrees C). 2.
When a purchase order is received at our office, a representative of Phenix Technologies will contact you to confirm the current price of the part being ordered. If a part you order has been replaced with a new or improved part, an Applications Engineer will contact you concerning any change in part number.
If the unit will be operated at an isolated site for an extended period or will be subjected to unusual stresses, a larger quantity of parts should be stocked as spares. In such a case, contact your Phenix Technologies' sales representative for a recommendation.
Reason for Return Cause of Defect If Phenix Technologies, Inc. deems return of the part appropriate; it will then issue an "Authorization for Return." If return is not deemed advisable, other inspection arrangements will be made. NOTE: Material received at this plant without the proper authorization shall be held as "Customer's Property" with no service until such time as the proper steps have been taken.
15-1 SECTION 15: CUSTOMER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS Phenix Technologies made significant efforts to ensure that the materials in this Operator’s Manual are correct. If there are concerns or comments as you have used this information, Phenix Technologies appreciates any feedback. Unit Serial Number.
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