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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Cirris Systems Signature 1100H+ at our website:...
  • Page 2 1100H+ User’s Manual Version 2012 1.0 March 27, 2012...
  • Page 3 Signature 1100H+ User’s Manual Version 2012.1.0 March 27, 2012 Copyright by Cirris System Corporation 1991 Parkway Boulevard Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2026 United States of America All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup Purpose of this Manual ............1 Cirris Customer Support ............1 You Should Have Received ..........1 You May Have Received ............. 2 Tester Options ..............2 Setting up the Tester ............4 Connecting a Printer ............5 Installing Add-On Scanners ..........
  • Page 5 User Preferences Test Mode ................. 39 External Switch ..............39 Fault Location ..............40 Auto Start ................40 Auto Hipot ................41 Hi-Speed Hipot ..............41 Safety Switch ..............42 Test Count ................. 42 Auto Print ................43 Digital Outputs ..............43 Volume ................
  • Page 6 Digital I/O Digital I/O on the 1100H+ ..........73 Inputs................. 74 Outputs ................75 Output Examples ............... 76 Setting up the Events Outputs ........... 78 Tester Configuration 1100 Upgrade Application ..........79 1100 Utilities Application ............ 80 1100 File Compression Utility ..........82 SPC Data Collection ............

  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Setup Purpose of this Manual Users Manual Quick Reference Tester setup  Guide Operator training  Cable Testing  You will find the 1100H+ Quick Reference Guide in the front pocket of this manual. Keep this near the tester to help operators and technicians recall basic tester functions.

  • Page 8: You May Have Received

    You May Have Received Adapters  Scanner Add-Ons  Interchangeable adapter Each Scanner Add-On cards for connecting provides 128 test points. cables to the tester. Connect up to seven for a total of 1024 test points. Networking Made Easy Kit ...
  • Page 9 Hipot Warning! Possible electric shock! Cirris hipot testers are designed to be safe for operators. Injuries from hipot test equipment are rare; however, not every hipot test situation is safe. Hipot testing is not a danger to healthy individuals, although an occasional mild electric shock may be experienced.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Tester

    For more either port for access. information, see The USB Thumb Drive on page 24. 4. Turn on the tester and make SIGNATURE 1100H+ sure the main menu displays. Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 These digits may be different, but the main screen will look similar to this.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer If you connect a printer to the 1100H+, you will be able to print cable documentation, error information, and test reports. Without a printer, as you go through the testing process, you will need to handwrite the results. What printer will work? 1100 testers require a parellel printer with an Epson/Centronics style parallel port.

  • Page 12: Installing Add-On Scanners

    Installing Add-On Scanners Each Add-On Scanner provides an additional 128 test points. You can connect up to seven Add-Ons to your tester for a total of 1024 points. J1-J2 Cover Plate 1. With the tester turned off, use a coin or screwdriver to turn the fasteners on the removable J1-J2 cover plate to the horizontal position.
  • Page 13 Cover Piece Plastic Rivet 5. Remove the cover piece on the side of the tester (push out the four plastic rivets holding the cover piece in place with a screwdriver or hard flat object). Scanner Assembly 6. Carefully place the scanner assembly back into the tester.
  • Page 14 9. Attach the Add-On Scanner to the base tester using the side latches. If connecting more than one Add-On Scanner, repeat steps 1-8 to attach the next Add-on Scanner to the previous one. Side Latch 10. Re-attach the cover plates. 11.

  • Page 15: Tester Basics

    Returns to the become active or inactive. They previous menu. show you which Up, Down, and Back buttons are active. SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program Up/Down Buttons Good/Bad LED Lights TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 Scroll menu options Green light if cable passes the test;...

  • Page 16: Changing The Speaker Volume

    Depending on the environment where the tester is used, you may want to change the speaker volume (if additional volume is needed, call Cirris and ask about the optional Alarm Box). 1. From the main menu, press Set Preferences. SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 2.

  • Page 17: Installing Adapters

    Installing Adapters Cover plate 1. Turn both fasteners on the J3-J4 cover plate sideways. turn sideways 2. Remove the cover plate from the tester. 3. Slide in the adapter against the edge of the scanner until it fully seats being careful not to bend the pins! Note: Adapters should be added with the J1-J2 cover plate in place.
  • Page 18 Important! Make sure to first install adapters into the J1-J2 positions, and then the J3-J4 positions. J3-J4 J1-J2 4. Reattach the cover plate and turn both fasteners to the vertical position to lock it in place. rotate vertically Caution! Always use the cover plates! Without the coverplates attached, the interfacing connectors on the 1100H+ may become damaged.

  • Page 19: Adapter Sizes

    Adapter Sizes Cirris adapters mate with many industry standard connectors. The three sizes of Cirris adapters are: Single-High, Double-High, and Quad-High. Single-High Adapters are used for connectors with up to 28 test points. Double-High Adapters are used for connectors with up to 64 points. Quad-High Adapters are used for connectors with up to 120 points.
  • Page 20 Adapter Positions The tester recognizes positions for each adapter and refers to test points based on these positions. Notice the J1, J2, J3 and J4 labels Label on the cover plates. Label Label Label The J1 label shows how a Single, Double, or Quad-High Adapter occupies the J1 position. Single-High Double-High Quad-High...

  • Page 21: Duplicating The Adapter Setup

    Duplicating the Adapter Setup If you retrieve a test program from memory, the adapters must be placed in the same positions defined when the test program was created. Duplicating the adapter setup for a test keeps test results consistent. When you begin a new test, the adapters can be placed in any available position.

  • Page 22: Cable Signatures

    Test Parameter Settings, but have different connections and connectors. 3F09EF–2J8NH 54GF03–2J8NH Note: If a test program has components, the paramater signature is –MULTI. If a test program has advanced hipot settings or a voltage greater than 1000 V, the parameter signature is -00000. Tester Basics...

  • Page 23: Adapter Signatures

    “Show Required List”. The Loaded Test Program and Tester Memory When you power up the 1100H+, the SIGNATURE 1100H+ Cable Signature or file name of the last Set Preferences Set Up Test Program loaded test program will display on TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 the main menu.

  • Page 24: Using The Tester

    Verify Test Save Test a. Make sure the new Cable Test: 39E92F-4Z020 Signature or file name matches the previously verified test. 1100H+ Cable Documentation Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020 If this is the first time creating the J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0...

  • Page 25: Learning A Cable With No Connections

    Remove the J3-J4 cover plate. b. Install the correct adapters. c. Replace the cover plate. 2. Learn the test setup: a. From the main menu, press SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program. Set Up Test Program TEST: 39E92F-4Z020 b.

  • Page 26: Documenting A Test Program

    Documenting a Test Program It is important to document a test program to know what the program is and where it is located. To document a test program: 1. Create a test program as described in the previous section. CABLE LEARNED Verify Test Save Test TEST: 1E670-2L35H...

  • Page 27: Testing A Cable

    Refer to the documentation used for the test, 1100R+ Cable Documentation Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020 J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0 J2 Adapter Signature: 03FAC1 Connection Resistance: <Auto .5 Insulation Resistance: 50M c. Press Test for the loaded test program.
  • Page 28 The cable is tested. The tester performs a low voltage test on the cable. If it passes, the tester (with factory default User Preferences) automatically starts the hipot test. If it passes the hipot test, the tester (with factory default User Preferences) will start the intermittent test. The tester performs the intermittent test by repetitively performing a low voltage test on the cable until the cable is removed or the test run is ended.

  • Page 29: Test Summaries

    Press here to print the test  summary. The printed test summary shows the cable signature, parameter signature, cable serial number, adapter signature(s), parameter settings, connections, and test summary counts for a batch of tested cables. If desired, attach the printed test summary to the tested cables to substantiate the test results of the batch.

  • Page 30: Usb Thumb Drive

    2 it will be 1: 2B4137-4Z20 ~MEM002.WIR and so on. In the tester, the name will again appear as the cable signature in the memory location that the file name indicates on the PC. In the tester, custom file names will ...

  • Page 31: Creating Folders

    Creating Folders On your PC, you can organize test programs into folders and then copy the folders into the tester via thumb drive. How folders function: If you copy a folder to the tester, it will  appear on the tester screen after you select the thumb or network drive letter.

  • Page 32: Managing Test Programs

    CABLE LEARNED Verify Test Save Test Test: 39E92F-4Z020 Saving the Loaded Test Program SIGNATURE 1100H+ 1. From the main menu, scroll down. Manage Files Version Information PRINT: lower 2. Press Manage Files. 3. Press Save.
  • Page 33 4. Select the test program you want to retrieve to make it the loaded test program. Deleting a Test Program 1. Return to the main menu. 2. Scroll down and press SIGNATURE 1100H+ Manage Files. Manage Files Version Information PRINT: 1B4137-4Z020 3. Press Delete Files.
  • Page 34 You can only import wirelists or script files if you have used the “1100 File Compression Utility”. Before attempting to import your files, see “1100 File Compression Utility” on page 82. 1. With your thumb drive plugged in, scroll down from the main menu, SIGNATURE 1100H+ and press Manage Files. Manage Files Version Information PRINT: 1B4137-4Z020 2.

  • Page 35: Using Ctlwin

    Using CTLWIN Using CTLWIN Included with your tester is the CTLWIN kit, which contains a software install disk and a PC interface cable. CTLWIN is a PC Windows program, which allows you to access Test Programs in the tester’s memory. Using CTLWIN you can: Copy/move test programs between an 1100H+ and a computer ...

  • Page 36: Editing Test Programs

    *984123-2J8NM *DT SONAR MODULE Cable description (984123-2J8NM (984123-2J8NM changed from the J1 D507F1 Cable Signature to J1 D507F1 a custom description CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm (the cable signature LV INSULATION RESIS 100k ohm LV INSULATION RESIS 100k ohm...

  • Page 37: Help For Ctlwin

    J1 ACEFA1 J1 ACEFA1 J2 1A59C0 J2 1A59C0 WIRE LIST SIGNATURE:69D075-A58M0 WIRE LIST SIGNATURE:69D075-A58M0 INSUL TEST PARM SIGNATURE:2J6NH INSUL TEST PARM SIGNATURE:2J6NH HIPOT SOAK TIME 0 SEC HIPOT SOAK TIME 0 SEC 1 J1-001 J2-001 1 J1-001 J2-001 2 J1-004 J2-002...

  • Page 38: Overview Of Preferences & Settings

    The Test Parameter Settings determine the parameter signature, which is the last part of the Cable Signature. Most often, the settings used to learn a cable will be the same settings used to test it; however, there are times when these setting need to be different.

  • Page 39: 1100H+ Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Default Preferences and Settings The factory defaults for User Preferences and Learn Settings may be restored at any time. 1. From the main menu, press Set Preferences. SIGNATURE 1100H+ 2. Scroll down and press Set Preferences Set Up Test Program Set Factory Defaults.

  • Page 40: What Happens When A Cable Is Tested

    What Happens When a Cable is Tested? To understand how to set the preferences and settings, you need to have a basic idea of what happens when a cable is tested. When the tester is set up with factory default preferences and settings, the test has three parts: First Part Second Part Third Part...

  • Page 41: The High Voltage (Or Hipot) Test

    The High Voltage (or Hipot) Test To correctly adjust the preferences and settings that affect the high voltage test, you need to understand what happens as a high voltage test progresses. Below are descriptions of each part of the high voltage test. To the right of the descriptions we have added an analogy to help convey the basic idea.
  • Page 42 Fourth - Insulation Resistance Test During this part of the high voltage test, the resistance of the cable insulation is measured to assure it is greater than the insulation resistance setting. Whereas, the Now let’s do an accurate check to see how much water “leaks”...
  • Page 43 AC Testing AC testing is an available option on the 1100H+. AC Testing may be required to meet a test specification, in which you cannot substitute an equivalent VDC. For more information, see Specification Substituting VDC for a VAC on page 56. When using AC, the hipot test progresses somewhat differently as the graphs below illustrate.

  • Page 44: User Preferences

    User Preferences affect the way the tester performs and interacts with the operator, but do not affect the critical characteristics of the test. Changing User Preferences 1. From the main menu, press Set Preferences. SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: Red Wire 2. Press the desired User Preference option, see below: ...

  • Page 45: Test Mode

    Test Mode Selections Factory Default CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS or SINGLE Test Mode determines how the operator will start a test and whether the tester will continually scan a cable for intermittent errors until removed from the tester. If Test Mode is set to CONTINUOUS, the test will start automatically when a cable is ...

  • Page 46: Fault Location

    Fault Location Selections Factory Default ON or OFF Fault Location determines which end of the cable has the first displayed open, short, or miswire in the tested assembly. When Fault Location is ON, the tester displays an asterisk next to the pin or pins ...

  • Page 47: Auto Hipot

    Auto Hipot Selections Factory Default ON or OFF Auto Hipot determines when the high voltage test starts. When Automatic Hipot is ON, the high voltage test starts automatically after the low  voltage test passes and the “Delay” for Automatic Hipot has expired (see “Delay” below). When Automatic Hipot is OFF, the hipot test starts only when an operator presses ...

  • Page 48: Safety Switch

    Safety Switch Selections Factory Default ON or OFF Safety Switch requires that the tester sees a high signal on pin 2 of the digital I/O connector before starting the hipot test. Safety Switch can be used to help ensure an operator does not shock themselves during a hipot test.

  • Page 49: Auto Print

    Auto Print Selections Factory Default ON or OFF Auto Print determines whether the tester will automatically print test results after each test. When Auto Print is ON, you can select one of six reports that will automatically print  test results. Depending on the type of selected report, the report will print after one of the following: (1) a good or bad cable is tested, (2) a good cable is tested, or (3) a bad cable is tested.

  • Page 50: Low Voltage Resistance Settings

    Settings become the Test Parameter Settings for that cable, which determine how a cable is tested. Changing Learn Settings 1. From the main menu, press Set Up Test Program. SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: E3248D-2J8NH 2. Press Create New Test.
  • Page 51 Changing Test Parameter Settings The cable You can only edit the Test Parameter signature or Settings of the loaded test program. file name of SIGNATURE 1100H+ Set Preferences the loaded 1. Make sure the test program you want to Set Up Test Program...

  • Page 52: Connection Resistance

    Connection Resistance (Conn Res) Selections Factory Default .1Ω-100KΩ, 500KΩ 10.0Ω 1MΩ, 5MΩ How good are the connections in a cable? The “Connection Resistance” setting specifies the maximum resistance a connection can have, and still be considered good as opposed to having high resistance.

  • Page 53: Lv Insulation Resistance

    LV Insulation Resistance Selections Factory Default (LV Insul Res) 100KΩ 0.1Ω-100KΩ, 500KΩ, 1MΩ, 5MΩ “LV Insulation Resistance” only affects the low voltage test where the basic cable pattern and gross insulation problems are identified. This setting determines how high the insulation resistance must be between cable nets to pass the low voltage test.

  • Page 54: Component Resistance

    Component Resistance Selections Factory Default (automatically set) .1Ω-5MΩ “Component Resistance” is automatically determined when the Learn Components setting is turned ON and components are sensed in the cable. The tester sets component resistance to 20% less than the lowest resistor value found in the cable. The figure below shows the Component Resistance setting in relation to the other settings that affect the low voltage test.

  • Page 55: High Voltage Settings

    High Voltage Settings High Voltage Settings Hipot Test Selections Factory Default OFF, STANDARD, STANDARD ADVANCED “Hipot Test” determines whether the tester performs the hipot test and if so, what settings will be used. When Hipot Test is OFF, the tester does not perform a hipot test when the assembly is ...

  • Page 56: High Voltage

    High Voltage Selections Factory Default 1000V Unit: 50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V, 50 V 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V 1500V Unit: 50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V, 1100V, 1200V, 1300V. 1400V, 1500V “High Voltage” determines the voltage applied to a cable during the hipot test. A higher High Voltage setting tests higher levels of insulation resistance between nets;...

  • Page 57: Hv Insulation Resistance

    HV Insulation Resistance Selections Factory (HV Insul Res) Default (Available selections limited by 10MΩ High Voltage Setting) 5MΩ,10MΩ, 20MΩ, 50MΩ, 100MΩ, 200MΩ, 500MΩ, 1GΩ How well are the nets in a cable isolated? “HV Insulation Resistance” determines the minimum resistance allowed between nets. Nets with insulation resistance less than the Insulation Resistance setting are considered to have leakage and fail the hipot test.

  • Page 58: Duration

    HV Insulation Resistance Guidelines Specifications may dictate the Insulation Resistance setting, which may be based on some of the following factors: Allowed Contamination  Cables in high voltage and sensitive electronic equipment must have a stringent test because of their ultimate use. Other cables may be tested at lower levels to allow for contamination, such as fingerprints and mold release.

  • Page 59: Hipot To

    Hipot To Selections Factory Default ALL PINS, or CONN ONLY ALL PINS (Limited to ALL PINS if High Capacitance Shield is YES) “Hipot To” determines which test points the tester applies high voltage to. When Hipot To is set to ALL PINS, the tester applies high voltage to all adapter test ...

  • Page 60: Max Soak

    Max Soak Selections Factory Default 0, .01, .1, 1, 10, 30, 0 seconds 60, 120 seconds SOAK Overview In some cables, the current flow stabilizes quickly when high voltage is applied. In other cables the current flow may take longer to stabilize due to humidity, dielectric absorption, temperature, residual charges, or other factors.

  • Page 61: Soak Until Good

    Soak Until Good Selections For a description capability, see of the SOAK OFF, ON Max Soak on page 54 In the Advanced Hipot settings, you can turn Soak Until Good ON or OFF. When Soak Until Good is ON, the tester displays Max Soak settings and applies ...
  • Page 62 Substituting VDC for a VAC Specification Testing with VDC is generally considered safer for the tested assembly. MIL STD 202F (April 1980) on testing electronic components states: When either alternating current or direct current test voltages are used, care should be taken to be certain that the test voltage is free of recurring transients or high peaks.

  • Page 63: Frequency

    Frequency Selections Available only when “Hipot Mode: AC” is selected. 25, 30, 50, 60 Hz. “Frequency” defines the frequency of AC waveform cycle when AC is selected for the “Hipot Mode” setting. This setting is often dictated by a customer or engineering specification. DWV Voltage DC Selections Available only when “Hipot Test: Advanced”...

  • Page 64: Hv Insulation Voltage

    HV Insulation Voltage Selections (HV Insul Voltage) Available only when “Hipot Test: Advanced” (Available selections limited by High Voltage Setting) is selected. 1000V Unit: 50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V 1500V Unit: 50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V, 1100V, 1200V, 1300V, 1400V, 1500V...

  • Page 65: Component Setting & Test

    Learn Components menu by selecting Set Up Test Program, Create New Test, Set Learn Settings, and Set Components. If you learn a cable with components, the Parameter Signature (the last five digits of the Cable Signature) is displayed as MULTI. Learning an Assembly with Components After learning a cable assembly, the technician should verify the test program (page 18).

  • Page 66: Links

    Links In some cases, the tester may sense the electrical characteristics of a component, but cannot determine if the component is a resistor, diode, or capacitor. When this occurs, the tester creates a “link” in the test program to ensure that no high voltage is applied across the component during the hipot test.

  • Page 67: 4-Wire Kelvin

    4-Wire Kelvin The 1100H+ tester can perform 4-Wire Kelvin resistance measurements. This capability allows you to null out fixturing resistance and measure very low resistances (down to .001 Ω). The standard 2-wire resistance measurement requires a single test point for every connection on the device-under-test.
  • Page 68 4-wire fixturing can be constructed in an alternating or separate method. The Alternating method (shown below) is easy to use. With ribbon cable, you solder adjacent wires to join 4- Wire Pairs. While easy, the connector adapter pin numbers won’t match the pin numbers of the device-under-test since only the visible point shows in the net list;...
  • Page 69 The Location of Kelvin Points in Fixturing The location where the 4-wire pair physically joins the test point connection of the device- under-test is called a Kelvin point. Each 4-wire measurement requires two Kelvin points; one at each end of the tested device. The Kelvin points should be placed as close to the device-under-test as possible.
  • Page 70 Turning 4-Wire Testing on in the Tester Before learning a 4-wire fixture and tested assembly, you must turn on the 4-wire capability in the Set Lrn Components menu. 1. From the main menu, press Set Up Test Program. 2. Press Create New Test. 3.

  • Page 71: Cable Error Messages

    Print Errors Press Print Errors if a printer is connected. The detailed error message shows the Error ERROR:BBF085-2X8NH Signature and the specific error or errors NET 1: SHORT J1-001 J3-001 TO found (in this case, a short to Net 1).

  • Page 72: Low Voltage Errors

    Low Voltage Errors Low voltage errors identify errors in the cable wire pattern. Shorts The tester displays SHORT if it senses an interconnection that should not exist in the cable. There are two kinds of short errors: Shorts that occur between nets that exist in the net list. For example, this kind of short would be detailed like this.
  • Page 73 Opens The tester displays OPEN if it does not sense an interconnection that should exist in the cable. For example, if this is correct and this was the error, the error would display like this. NET 1 NET 1 ERROR: 1C4873-2X8NH NET 2: OPEN J1-002 TO J3-002 NET 2...
  • Page 74 Miswires The tester displays MISWIRE if it senses that a contact, which should have a valid connection, is connected to an incorrect contact. the error message would look like this. For example, if this is correct and these were the errors, ERROR:E8C464-2X8NH NET 1 NET 1: OPEN...

  • Page 75: High Voltage (Hipot) Errors

    Intermittent Errors The 1100H+ looks for intermittent errors in a cable during the Intermittent Test. Intermittent errors include the same short and open errors found in the low voltage test, as described in the previous section. What’s the difference between Intermittent Errors and Low Voltage Errors? To be an Intermittent Error, the tester must sense that the cable wire pattern: 1.
  • Page 76 Overcurrent Errors An overcurrent error indicates that the tester could not supply enough current to raise a net (or point) to the selected hipot test voltage. Overcurrent Errors are caused by: A high resistance “short.”  A net with too much capacitance to be raised up to full hipot voltage. In this case, you ...
  • Page 77 High Volt. Leakage This error occurs when high voltage is applied to a cable connection, and the tester detects current flow from the connection. This indicates the resistance of cable insulation is less than the Insulation Resistance setting. High Volt. Leakage Errors are caused by: Contamination on cable connectors or wires, which form an electrically conductive path ...

  • Page 78: Component Errors

    Component Errors The tester displays a component error if it senses a problem with an electrical component programmed into the cable test. The tester detects component errors during the Low Voltage cable test. Bad Resistor and Bad Capacitor The tester displays these messages when it senses a component with a measured value outside the tolerance for the component programmed in the cable test.

  • Page 79: Digital I/O

    Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O on the 1100H+ Digital I/O allows you to set up the 1100H+ to control external devices with tester functions. You can also use an input on the tester to start a test. For example, the tester could be built into a cabinet that does not allow the operator to access the display.

  • Page 80: Inputs

    Inputs The 1100H+ tester has four inputs. VDC logic is typically used to control an input; however, any VDC up to a nominal 24 volts may be used. Inputs used for the tester’s External Switch and Hipot Safety Switch capability are described below. If needed, other inputs can be assigned by using the Scripting option.

  • Page 81: Outputs

    Outputs The tester’s outputs are “sink” outputs. When activated they will connect (or sink) a voltage to ground, in effect turning ON the output circuit. The outputs are capable of sinking up to a nominal 24 volts and 500 milliamps. To limit the output current, always ensure adequate resistance between power supply and the output.

  • Page 82: Output Examples

    LV Test Failed The low-voltage test failed. LV Test Passed The low-voltage test passed. LV Test Started The tester started the low-voltage test. Ready to Test The tester is ready to test; the cable may or may not be attached. If the cable were removed, it would count as “Good”.
  • Page 83 Turning on a Light Bulb Let’s say instead of an LED, you want to turn on a light bulb powered from a 120 VAC wall outlet; a relay can be used to control the light bulb. In this example, we select a relay that has a coil voltage of 12 volts and draws less than 100 milliamps so we can use the +12 volt DC power supply on the tester.

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Events Outputs

    Setting up the Events Outputs The 1100H+ has six outputs that can drive an external device according to various “events” in the tester. These events occur as the tester powers up, learns a cable, tests a cable, and displays the test results. Controlling an output line requires two triggering events. 1.

  • Page 85: Tester Configuration

    Tester Configuration Tester Configuration 1100 Upgrade Application The 1100 Upgrade Application allows you to update the tester software and change the interface language of the tester. English and Spanish are now available for the1100H+ tester. Other languages may be available in the future. To update the software and select an interface language, you need to obtain a file containing the 1100 Upgrade Application and the current 1100 tester software.

  • Page 86: 1100 Utilities Application

    1100 Utilities Application The 1100 Utilities Application has two tabs. The Security Manager tab allows you to lock or unlock specific tester menu selections. The Option Manager tab allows you to enable additionally purchased options, such as scripting, AC, and SPC Data Collection. The computer you connect to the tester must have a serial port or use a USB-to-serial adapter.
  • Page 87 The Security Manager tab When the 1100 Utilities Application opens, the Security Manager tab is active. The boxes with a check mark indicate the active security settings that exist in the tester. Tester Status Features Load and affected by Save security Security profiles Transfer a...

  • Page 88: 1100 File Compression Utility

    1100 File Compression Utility This utility allows you to compress a group of wirelists and scripts into a bundle, and copy them to the tester simultaneously via thumb drive. You can also compress individual files. Compressed files create more space in the tester’s memory. Another benefit of this utility is if you copy compressed files to the tester via thumb drive, custom file names up to 16 characters will display in the tester.
  • Page 89 4. Browse to the location of your files. If you selected all files compressed and bundled into a single file, multi-select the files you want to be in the bundle and click Open. If you selected each file compressed into it’s own file, select the desired file and click Open.

  • Page 90: Spc Data Collection

    Cable Description (if defined)  Cable File Name  Operator Name (if defined)  Date and Time tested  Signature These data elements are stored as part of Summary data:  Total Tested  Total Good  Total Bad ...
  • Page 91 Enabling SPC Data Collection 1. From the main menu, press Set Up Test Program. SET UP SPC 2. Press EDIT. SPC Data: DISABLED 3. Press Set Up SPC. Values: ON Error Text: ON 4. Press SPC Data to enable SPC Data Collection. When SPC Data is enabled, you can select which Values and Error data you SET UP SPC...

  • Page 92: Checking Version Information

    Changing Volume and Display Controls If the Set Volume Control in the tester’s interface is inadequate, you can manually adjust the speaker volume. You can also manually adjust the display intensity. To manually adjust the speaker volume or Processor Scanner display intensity: Assembly Assembly...

  • Page 93: General Information

    General Information General Information Calibration Each new 1100H+ tester comes with a complimentary certificate of calibration. Cirris recommends the tester be recalibrated on a one-year interval. In the U.S.A. Cirris offers complete calibration services in compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 and MIL-STD 45662A.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Test Point Capacity 128 to 1024 test points expandable in 128 point increments Low voltage test: ≤ 5VDC 6mA maximum Test Voltage Levels High voltage test: 1000 V Unit: 50 - 1000 VDC ± 5% 1500 V Unit: 50 - 1500 VDC ± 5% AC Option with 1000 V Unit: 50 - 700 VAC ±...
  • Page 95 Specifications Continued Component Specifications Resistor: Learn 0.1 to 100 K ± 1%; Test 0.1 to 1M Capacitor: Learn 400nF to 100 F ± 10%; Test 5nF to 100F ± 10% ± 20pF (relative measurements to 10 pF) Diode: Learn silicon diodes, zeners; Test silicon diodes, zeners, and LEDs.

  • Page 96: Warranty

    Warranty 1100H+ Warranty Cirris Systems Corporation warrants the Signature 1100H+ Cable Analyzer to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; as evidenced by receipt of your warranty registration form. In the event a defect develops due to normal use during the warranty period, Cirris Systems Corporation will repair or replace the analyzer with a new or reconditioned unit of equal value.
  • Page 97 1100H+ Cable Documentation Form Cable Signature: ____________________________ Cable Description: _____________________________________________________ Adapter Signature(s): Test Parameter Settings: Connection Resistance Threshold: ______________ Component Resistance Threshold: ______________ LV Insulation Resistance Threshold: ______________ High Voltage: ___________ HV Insulation Resistance Threshold: _______________ Duration: ____________ Apply Hipot To: All Adapter Pins...
  • Page 98 Connections continued: Test Points Components: Notes:...
  • Page 99 1100H+ Test Program Location Listing Unit Serial Number: ______________________ Drive Folder Mem. Part Cable Cable Loc. Number Description Signature/ File Name...
  • Page 100 Resistance Setting · 48 test values · 30 testing · 59 Compressed files wirelists, scripts · 28 Conditions for Operation · 87 Connection Signature · 16 Continuous Test Mode · 39 Contrast · See Display adjustment CTLWIN examples · 30 installing · 29...
  • Page 101 Insulation resistance test · 36 events · 78 Intermittent errors · 69 setting up · 78 Labels Parameter Signature · See Test Parameter Signature see Scripting manual, p. 40-42 · 2 Pins · 15 Leaky diode error · 72 Point Labels · 29 Learn and Test Settings ·...
  • Page 102 Specifications · 84 Warranty · 86 Test Mode · 39 Test Parameter Settings · 32 Test Parameter Signature · 16 Test Program Location Listing · 26, 27, 28, 89 Zener diodes · See Components, testing Test programs creating · 18 editing with CTLWIN ·...
  • Page 103  Cable/Harness testing made easy...

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