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Tsuruga 8527 Instruction Manual

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MODEL 8527
Motor Slider Type
Withstanding Voltage & Insulation Resistance Tester
Instruction Manual
TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION
I-01881-1

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  • Page 1 MODEL 8527 Motor Slider Type Withstanding Voltage & Insulation Resistance Tester Instruction Manual TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION I-01881-1...
  • Page 2 Enforcement Regulations Appendix Table 1 Dangerous Materials. [Explosive material], [Flammable material], [Inflammable material], [Flammable gas], [Oxidizing material] ※Model 8527 internally uses the metallic materials. There is a fear of deterioration due to corrosion or rust and explosion or inflaming by an electric spark. ●...
  • Page 3 Do not carry the product holding its red bushing at high voltage output terminal section (refer to ⑨ and of the article 3 Name of parts and functions). ＊The bushing (red) may break, causing serious injury by the fallen 8527. ● Minimize the mechanical shock or vibration when transporting the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1. Preface ........................………..…….. Initial setting at the time of delivery ..…………………………………………………… 2. Confirmation prior to use ....................…. Unpacking .........................……. Cautions for handling ....................……. 3. Name of parts and functions .................…………..Front panel ........................…….. Rear panel .......................……..12 Status of display and expression in instruction manual ….….…………………………... 12 ............……………………………..
  • Page 5 Contents Page 14. Remote control …………………………………………..……………………………………. 48 14.1 Operation by REMOTE connector .………………….……………..……………………. 48 14.2 Operation by REMOTE terminal block .…………….…………………………..………. 48 14.3 Operation by REMOTE/OUT connector .………….…………………………..………... 49 14.4 Operation by REAR:MODE operation ……………..……..…………………………….. 50 14.5 Voltage adjustment of motor slider by REMOTE/OUT connector ………………………. 51 14.6 Priority of each remote control .………………………………...….…………………….

  • Page 6: Preface

    Model deals high voltage, so it is designed to provide many protective functions and 8527 various concerns to secure the operators’ safety. As the withstanding voltage tester, this model has the capability of max. output 5kV and ●...

  • Page 7: Confirmation Prior To Use

    ● Cautions for handling Since the Model 8527 deals high voltage, it is designed paying special attention to safety. However, it is still dangerous as it outputs high voltage of max. 5kV. An erroneous handling may cause fatal accident. In order avoid any accident, please strictly observe the following cautions and take utmost care for safety.

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts And Functions

    3. Name of parts and functions ● Front panel ＲＡＮＧＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＭＥＭＯＲＹ ＪＵＤＧＥ ＭＯＤＥ ＡＣ Ｍ Ｗ－ＴＥＳＴ Ｉ－ＴＥＳＴ Ｗ－Ｉ ＲＥＡＤＹ ｋＶ Ｎ ｏ． ｋ Ｖ Ｉ ＤＣ Ｉ－Ｗ ＧＯＯＤ ＧＯＯＤ ＲＥＭＯＴＥ ＡＣ ＴＥＳＴ ＶＯＬＴＡＧＥ ＣＵＲＲＥＮＴ／ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ ＨＩＧＨ ＨＩＧＨ Ｗ ＫＥＹ ＬＯＣＫ ｍＡ...
  • Page 9 Name of parts and functions ⑬ lamp It gives warning during the test voltage is output. DANGER Never touch the high voltage cable and test sample during the DANGER lamp ⑬ is lit up. The operator may suffer electric shock. ⑭...
  • Page 10 Name of parts and functions RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH ○ ○ DISCHARGE MΩ lamp Lit up during the withstanding voltage test to indicate that the value displayed on the current/resistance display is leak current value.
  • Page 11 Name of parts and functions ON/OFF ENTER SHIFT WRITE READ LOCK EXIT ⑯ Setting keys Keys to set the test condition such as referential voltage, leak current, test time etc. and to write in or read out the memory. Key to feed and select each setting item toward left. (When pressed together with key, it becomes key used...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Name of parts and functions ● Rear panel RS-232C HIGH VOLTAGE FUSE T10AH 125V 100V 50/60Hz REMOTE/OUT OUTPUT MAX 5kV REMOTE STATUS OUT 注 意 ｃ START STOP REAR:ON VOLTAGE MONITOR ＣＡＵＴ ＩＯＮ ＮＣ ＋ － 保 護接 地 端子 は確 実に 大...

  • Page 13: Status Of Display And Expression In Instruction Manual

    Name of parts and functions Terminal blocks for remote control. REMOTE When the terminal is in short-circuit, the test is started by START C REAR:ON C short-circuiting the terminal. START C connector ⑧ is in use, When the terminal is REMOTE START C disabled.

  • Page 14: Preparation Prior To Use

    4. Preparation prior to use ● Zero adjustment of output voltmeter Before powering ON the power source switch, please confirm that the pointer of the output voltmeter ⑪ indicates “0”. If it is deviated, make an adjustment turning the zero adjuster ⑫ with the screwdriver. ●...

  • Page 15: Connection Of Power Supply Cable

    After connecting the low voltage side cable to the terminal, make sure to fix the locking metal to the terminal. LOW terminal ⑩ or LOW voltage side cable（black） 8527 Main Locking metal Fasten the U-shape ditch side to the LOW terminal of the tester main unit. WARNING If the low voltage side cable is disconnected, whole the test sample is charged with high voltage and may cause a danger of an electric shock.

  • Page 16: Before The Test

    Preparation prior to use ● Before the test (1) Before starting the operation, carefully read in the article 2.2 Cautions for handling and turn ON the switch. POWER (2) After powering ON of the switch, the lamp test of the display is done. POWER The content to be displayed after the lamp test depends upon the test conditions before the tester is shutdown.
  • Page 17 Preparation prior to use Slider action at powering on after the setting [at ON] The display on the front panel becomes lamp test status. ● The slider display goes down to 0.00kV. The tester enters the lamp test status. The ●...

  • Page 18: Setting Items In Each Mode

    5. Setting items in each mode ● READY status switch ①, the lamp test is done and then When turned ON the POWER READY switch is lit up, entering into READY status. In READY status of automatic test mode (W-I, I-W), the setting of test condition of the withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test are alternatively displayed at the cycle of 2 seconds.

  • Page 19: Kind Of Test And Flow Of Setting

    6. Kind of test and flow of setting ● Kind of test Four types of the test mode can be selected as follows. (1) W-I (Withstanding voltage test → Insulation resistance test) (2) I-W (Insulation resistance test → Withstanding voltage test) (3) W (Withstanding voltage test) (4) I (Insulation resistance test) ●...

  • Page 20: Operation Of Motor Slider

    The motor type slider is built in the model 8527, instead of knob type, so the rotation angle of the voltage adjuster can not be seen. Consequently, in every status of READY, motor in operation, test and judgement, the slider display ⑤...

  • Page 21: Manual Operation Of Motor Slider

    Operation of motor slider ● Manual operation of motor slider Conditions to able the operation ① While the lamp is turned off. KEY LOCK ② In READY status and during test or judgement (except for the error that the interlock generates).

  • Page 22: Setting Of Test Condition For Withstanding Voltage Test

    8. Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test The test condition can be set when the test mode W-I, I-W or W is selected. ● Voltage of motor slider Adjustable range: 0.00~5.99kV, OFF RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○...

  • Page 23: Referential Voltage

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Referential voltage Adjustable range: 0.00~5.00kV, OFF [When turning OFF the setting of referential voltage] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD...
  • Page 24 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the referential voltage] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH...

  • Page 25: High Limit Of Leak Current

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● High limit of leak current Adjustable range: 0.1~110.0mA. Note: The high limit value of leak current can not be lower than that of low limit, so please apply either corrective solution below: 1.

  • Page 26: Low Limit Of Leak Current

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Low limit of leak current Adjustable range: 0.0~109.0mA, OFF. Note-1: The low limit value of leak current can not be higher than that of high limit, so please apply either corrective solution below: 1.
  • Page 27 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the low limit of leak current] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○...
  • Page 28 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Test time Adjustable range: 0.5~999 s When the test mode is W, the test time can be switched OFF. Note: When the test mode is W-I or I-W, please set the test time. [When switching OFF the setting of test time] RANGE TIME...
  • Page 29 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the test time] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH...

  • Page 30: Setting Of Test Condition For Insulation Resistance Test

    9. Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test The test condition can be set when the test mode W-I, I-W or I is selected. ● Test range of insulation resistance test Range to set: 1.0kV or 0.5kV RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE...

  • Page 31: High Limit Of Resistance Value

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● High limit of resistance value Adjustable range: 0.2MΩ~2000MΩ, OFF Note-1: The adjustable range is 0.2~9.9MΩ (resolution 0.1MΩ) and 10~2000MΩ (resolution 1MΩ). Note-2: The high limit of resistance value can not be lower than that of low limit, so please apply either corrective solution below: 1.
  • Page 32 Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test [When setting the high limit of resistance value] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ● ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○...

  • Page 33: Low Limit Of Resistance Value

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Low limit of resistance value Adjustable range: 0.1MΩ~1999MΩ. Note-1: The adjustable range is 0.1~9.9MΩ (resolution 0.1MΩ) and 10~1999MΩ (resolution 1MΩ). Note-2: The low limit of resistance value can not be higher than that of high limit, so please apply either corrective solution below: 1.

  • Page 34: Time Of Mask Timer

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Time of mask timer Adjustable range: 0.3~50.0s. Mask time can not be turned OFF. Note: The mask timer can not be set to the time 0.2 s or less than the test time. RANGE TIME MEMORY...

  • Page 35: Test Time

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Test time Adjustable range: 0.5~999 s When the test mode is I , the time can be switched OFF. Note-1: Make an adjustment to the time 0.2s or higher than that of mask timer time. Note-2: When the setting is restored from OFF, and when the time is less than the mask timer time, the test time is replaced with 60.0s.
  • Page 36 Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test [When setting the test time] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ● ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH...

  • Page 37: Discharging Function

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Discharging function Setting: ON or OFF RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ● ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○...

  • Page 38: Memory Function

    10. Memory function This tester is provided with 9 program memories to memorize the test mode and the setting of test condition of withstanding voltage and insulation resistance test. ● 10.1 Configuration of memory Each memory can memorize one type of test mode, 5 items of the test conditions of withstanding voltage test and 6 items of the test conditions of insulation resistance test.

  • Page 39: Memory Read-Out

    Memory function ● 10.3 Memory read-out RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH ○ ○ DISCHARGE MΩ...

  • Page 40: Voltage Adjustment Of Motor Slider By Memory

    Memory function ● 10.4 Voltage adjustment of motor slider by memory By means of the memory No. write-in and read-out, the slider voltage can be adjusted. The figure below shows an example when the memory No.8 is read out. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE...

  • Page 41: Test Procedure (From Start To Judgement Result)

    11. Test procedure (from start to judgement result) ● 11.1 W test (withstanding voltage test) RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ● ○ ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ● ○...
  • Page 42 W test ※ Caution When the test voltage is out of the range of referential voltage When the referential voltage is set and the test voltage is not within the range of referential voltage (within ±5%), the test is stopped. [In case of 1000V or less, within ±50V(±5digit)] In case that the test voltage is below the range of referential voltage, the tester waits for 5 second and when exceeded the range, the test is immediately stopped.

  • Page 43: I Test (Insulation Resistance Test)

    I test ● 11.2 I test (insulation resistance test) RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ● ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH ●...

  • Page 44: W-I Test (Withstanding Voltage → Insulation Resistance Test)

    W-I test W-I test (withstanding voltage → insulation resistance test) ● 11.3 In READY status, the display of test conditions of withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test alternates at the cycle of 2 seconds. Note: About the judgement for the low limit of leak current No judgement for the low limit of leak current is made by the time when 0.3 seconds have passed from the start of withstanding voltage test.

  • Page 45: I-W Test (Insulation Resistance → Withstanding Voltage Test)

    I-W test I-W test (insulation resistance → withstanding voltage test) ● 11.4 In READY status, the display of test conditions of withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test alternates at the cycle of 2 seconds. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○...

  • Page 46: Key Lock

    12. Key lock In READY status, the key lock disables the operation by the switches other than switch ③ and switch ②. When remote controlled, the start is START STOP made through the remote control. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ●...

  • Page 47: Special Test Mode

    13. Special test mode Model is able to have the setting of 4 special functions by means of key operation on 8527 the front panel. (1) Double action start function Within 0.5 second from the stop signal having been input, the test starts with input of start signal.

  • Page 48: Remote Control

    14. Remote control connector ⑧ on the On the model 8527 , a remote control is possible through REMOTE front panel, terminal connector on the rear panel. REMOTE REMOTE/OUT WARNING When the tester is remote-controlled, high voltage is switched ON/OFF by...

  • Page 49: Operation By Remote/Out Connector

    Remote control ８ ５ ２ ７ ８ ５ ２ ７ Rear panel Rear panel START STOP C REAR:ON C START STOP C REAR:ON C START STOP START STOP ８ ５ ２ ７ Specification of input signal: Rear panel Control input: Active LOW Input level: “H”=16.8~24V START STOP C REAR:ON C...

  • Page 50: Operation By Rear:mode Operation

    Remote control ● 14.4 Operation by REAR:MODE Features of REAR:MODE 1. The test mode (withstanding voltage or insulation resistance test) can be selected by a relay, sequencer etc. When the test mode is not selected, the test is performed by the test condition before entering the REAR:MODE.

  • Page 51: Voltage Adjustment Of Motor Slider By Remote/Out Connector

    Priority of each remote control On the model there are 4 parts of setting for the remote control. If the plural 8527 numbers of the setting are made, they follow the priority specified in the following table. Item Setting of remote control Priority connector ⑳...

  • Page 52: External Control

    8527 The input and output signals are isolated from the internal circuit by photo-coupler. Also, the 8527 is provided with the power source of 24V DC 0.1A, which can be utilized...

  • Page 53: Interlock Signal

    During the interlock function is in operation, is displayed, the output of 8527 is shut off and the operation of all the switches are disabled. To cancel the interlock, short-circuit the Pin No.5 and Pin No.23 (COM) of the to make it to “L”...

  • Page 54: Output Signals And Power Supply For Control

    Output signals and power supply for control It is possible to take out each condition of the as output signal. 8527 The power supply of 24V DC for control is provided, so the relay etc. can be directly driven. (1) Specification of output signal (Pin No.10~17, 24~26, 28, 31, 32, 34)

  • Page 55: Status Output

    16. Status output ● 16.1 Name of STATUS OUTPUT and condition for output When the preset condition for output is met, the relay contact is output from the on the rear panel. In case that the plural numbers of output are STATUS OUT selected, the output is given when either condition is met.

  • Page 56: Setting Of Condition For Status Output

    Status output ●Setting of condition for status output 16.3 RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ◎ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH ○...

  • Page 57: Timing Chart

    17. Timing chart ● 17.1 Motor slider working [Setting of slider voltage by front panel operation] MEMORY No. MEMORY No. Blank UP / DOWN key ENTER key Slider working MOTOR BUSY READY START TEST/H.V.OUT Manually up/down movable [Setting of slider voltage by rear remote control] REMOTE UP / DOWN key MEM SET 1,2,4,8...

  • Page 58: From Motor Slider Stoppage To Finish Of Test

    Timing chart ● 17.2 From motor slider stoppage to finish of test ①W-I mode ②I-W mode ③W-HIGH-NG ④I-LOW-NG ⑤W-test-NG (GOOD judgement) (GOOD judgement) action action action START STOP READY After confirming After confirming After confirming After confirming After confirming low voltage low voltage low voltage low voltage...

  • Page 59: Adjustment Of Buzzer Sound

    18. Adjustment of buzzer sound At the time of GOOD and NG judgement, the buzzer sounds. Sound volume of the buzzer is adjustable by the setting on the front panel. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 60: Monitor Output Of Voltage

    19. Monitor output of voltage The monitor output for the voltage of withstanding voltage test is provided on 8527 The monitor output is output from on the rear panel. RS-232C HIGH VOLTAGE FUSE T10AH 125V 100V 50/60Hz REMOTE/OUT OUTPUT MAX 5kV...

  • Page 61: Error Messages

    REMOTE/OUT Solutions: Turn OFF the power supply immediately. The main unit is may be faulty. 8527 Consult us or the dealer. Interlock input is turned OFF. Review the connection and sequence, and correctly connect the interlock input. switch ② and make READY status.

  • Page 62: Maintenance And Troubles

    21. Maintenance and troubles ● 21.1 Cleaning When the front panel or the case becomes dirty, wipe it with soft cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe it lightly with the soft cloth wetted with the neutral cleaner thinned by water, and finish the cleaning with dry cloth. Do not use organic solvent like benzene or paint thinner as they may deform or discolor the case.

  • Page 63: For Long Term Troubles-Less Use

    For long term troubles-less use The model employs the slide regulator of motor driven and consists of motor section 8527 and transformer section. It contains the mechanically consumable part, so if the part is continuously consumed, it may cause burnout trouble. If the use is frequent, the replacement of the motor slider is necessary.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    22. Specifications 22.1 Withstanding voltage test section 22.1.1 Test voltage (1) Applied voltage 0~5kV AC (2) Output capacity 500VA (5kV, 100mA) at the power source voltage 100V AC. For the output current 50mA or higher, 30 min. or less continuously. (3) Wave shape Shape of commercial power source.
  • Page 65 Specifications 22.2 Insulation resistance test section (1) Applicable standard Conformity with JIS C1302-2002 (2) Rated measuring voltage 500/1000V DC. (3) No load voltage Within 125% of the rated voltage. (4) Rated measuring current 1mA. (5) Short-circuit current 12mA or less. (6) Display 0.00~2000 (3 ranges, automatic change-over), 4 digits green LED, character height 10mm, automatic zero-suppress.
  • Page 66 Specifications 22.4 Input/output signal (1) Judgement system High and low limit digital comparator. (2) Connector 36P Anphenol connector on the rear panel. (3) Output signal Open collector 30V DC, 30mA MAX (4) Name of output signal TEST In test. Finish. TEST/H.V.
  • Page 67 Specifications 22.8 Remote control The remote control listed below is possible by and through REMOTE connector (DIN5P) on the front panel, REMOTE terminal or REMOTE/OUT connector on the rear panel. (1) START Start of test. (2) STOP Interruption of the test and the reset of judgement. In case that the remote control is done from the REMOTE connector on the front panel, it is necessary to connect the optional remote control box (5858-07).
  • Page 68 P R OTE CT I V E EA R T H TER M I NA L . UNIT:mm Contact Information Name : Tsuruga Electric Corporation Address : Taiyo Seimei Osakaminami Building 5F 1-10-6, Abikohigashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan, 558-0013 E-mail : ft.info@tsuruga.co.jp...
  • Page 69 RS-232C Interface for Model 8527 Instruction Manual TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION I-01535...
  • Page 70 Contents Page 1. Specifications ………..................………...……… 2. Connections …..………..................…….…….. Connectors and signals .........…..........……. ● Connection with host (reference) ................……. ● 3. Explanation of communication method ...............….………..Communication method for command ..............…….. ● Basic format of read-out command ................…..● Basic format of setting and operation …..……………………………………..………… ●...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    The model is provided standard with the RS-232C interface for communication, 8527 which allows to the remote control and the output of various data by a personal computer. [Note] There are many types of equipment on “host” side such as personal computer, sequencer and so on.

  • Page 72: Connections

    D-sub 9 pin ｋ Ｖ ｋ Ｖ D OW N D OW N OU T PU T or 25 pin MA X 5k V Ｗ／Ｉ ＡＵＴＯ ＴＥ ＳＴＥＲ ＭＯＤＥＬ ８５２７ Host 8527 Make a connection of 8527 and host by cable.

  • Page 73: Explanation Of Communication Method

    6. 8527 responses even if a unit is not included in the parameter. Caution at the transmission of command Transmit the set command ( ○○○○ =) when the 8527 is in READY status. When the set command is transmitted from the host during the test, 8527 transmits an error to the host.
  • Page 74 In case that the command transmission is unconformable, 8527 transmits an error code to the host. Also provided on 8527 is the Response Setting to set whether or not to transmit the normal response from 8527 when the received transmission of command is normal.

  • Page 75: Basic Format Of Read-Out Command

    ● Basic format of read-out command When the “?” is added to the command letters sent from the host, 8527 transacts it as read-out command. To the read-out command, 8527 adds “=parameter ” to the command letters and transmits it to the host.

  • Page 76: Explanation Of Command

    Buzzer sound volume 23/15 Note-1: The response time mentioned in the table is the referential value and may vary depending upon the condition of use. It is not to warrant the performance of 8527. Host Command +  8527 Response+...

  • Page 77: Explanation Of Each Command

    REMOTE=ON  ……..Makes the remote control setting ON. REMOTE=OFF  ….……. Makes the remote control setting OFF. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF ...

  • Page 78: Keylock? (Read-Out Of Keylock Status)

    KEYLOCK=ON  …... Makes the keylock setting ON. KEYLOCK=OFF  …..Makes the keylock setting OFF. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 79: Format= (Setting Of Response Format)

    FORMAT=ON  ……..Adds command name and unit to the response. FORMAT=OFF  ….…….. Does not adds command name and unit to the response. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 80: Response= (Setting Of Response)

    Explanation of command RESPONSE= 4.2.7 (setting of response) Function When 8527 received the effective command, it informs the host that the command is normally received. This communication function can be set to ON or OFF. RESEPONSE= ON/OFF Structure ON/OFF : Always transmits the response with “ON”.

  • Page 81: Mode? (Read-Out Of Test Mode)

    Test mode is set to automatic sequential test mode of WI (withstanding voltage test → insulation resistance test). Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….………. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 82: Start (Start Of Test)

    START 4.2.11 (start of test) Function Starts the test. Note: When the setting on 8527 main unit side of the special test mode - GOOD hold function is  , re-start with START command is also possible. START Structure Transmission START ...

  • Page 83: Status? (Read-Out Of Status)

    Reads out the status of 8527. Note: It has no relation with the relay output of STATUS OUT terminal on the rear of 8527 under Setting of condition for status output (refer to P55 of instruction manual of the tester main unit).

  • Page 84: Idnt? (Read-Out Of Tester Identification)

    WMARK=5.00kV  ……… Sets the slider voltage of withstanding voltage test at 5.00kV. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF. WMARK? 4.2.16...

  • Page 85: Wlevel= (Setting Of Referential Voltage Of Withstanding Voltage Test)

    WLEVEL=1.50kV  ….. Sets the referential voltage of withstanding voltage test at 1.50kV. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF. WLEVEL? 4.2.18...
  • Page 86 WHIGH=10.0mA  …..Sets the high limit of leak current of withstanding voltage test at 10.0mA. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.
  • Page 87 WLOW=2.0mA  ………... Sets the low limit of leak current of withstanding voltage test at 2.0mA. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 88: Wtimer= (Setting Of Test Time Of Withstanding Voltage Test)

    Transmission WTIMER=60.0s  ……… Sets the test time of withstanding voltage test at 60.0sec. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 89: Ivolt= (Setting Of Test Voltage Range Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Transmission IVOLT=1.0kV  ………. Sets the range of insulation resistance test at 1.0kV. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF. IVOLT? 4.2.26...
  • Page 90 IHIGH=100.0MOHM  …. Sets the high limit value of resistance of insulation resistance test at 100.0MΩ. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……..When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 91: Ilow? (Read-Out Of Low Limit Of Resistance Value For Insulation Resistance Test)

    ILOW=0.2MOHM  ……... Sets the low limit value of resistance of insulation resistance test at 0.2MΩ. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 92: Imask= (Setting Of Mask Time Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    IMASK=5.0s  ………... Sets the mask time of insulation resistance test at 5.0 sec.. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 93: Itimer= (Setting Of Test Time Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    ITIMER=60.0s  ……... Sets the test time of insulation resistance test at 60.0 sec.. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 94: Discharge= (Setting Of Discharge Function Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Transmission DISCHARGE=ON  ……... Sets the discharge function of insulation resistance test to Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF. DISCHARGE? 4.2.36...
  • Page 95 Explanation of command JUDGE? 4.2.37 (read-out of judgement result) Function Reads out the judgement result of each test. [Command to use after the finish of the test (READY status)] Judgement result is retained until the next start even if the RESET command is made or switch is pressed.

  • Page 96: Data? (Lump Read-Out Of Test Result)

    Explanation of command DATA? 4.2.38 (lump read-out of test result) Function Reads out the detail data of test result. [Command to use after the finish of the test (READY status)] Judgement result and data are retained until the next start even if the RESET command is made or switch is pressed.

  • Page 97: Set: (Setting Of Parameters Of Test Condition)

    When the test mode is I, SET:MODE=I, IVOLT=0.5kV, IHIGH=OFF, ILOW=10MOHM, IMASK=1.0s, ITIMER=60.0s, DISCHARGE=ON  Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response …………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.
  • Page 98 Motor slider automatically moves up/down when the effective WMARK=□.□□kV are in the memory content. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 99: Mem No : (Setting Of Test Condition To Memory)

    When the test mode is I, MEM5:MODE=I, IVOLT=0.5kV, IHIGH=OFF, ILOW=10MOHM, IMASK=1.0s, ITIMER=60.0s, DISCHARGE=ON  Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……… When the Response Setting is ON. No response ………………. When the Response Setting is OFF. MEM No :? 4.2.44...
  • Page 100 Buzzer sound volume at GOOD (judgement passed) is set to 3 among 5 levels and the sound level at NG (judgement failed) is set to maximum sound volume. Response When 8527 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….………. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 101: Command Which Can Perform A Setup Of Slider Voltage

    5. Command which can perform a setup of slider voltage On 8527, the setting of test voltage for the withstanding voltage test is possible by the RS-232C interface. Conditions to allow the setting ① Test mode is to be either W-I, I-W or W.

  • Page 102: Error

    I. Transmit the command to suit to the test mode. Operation is made in the course of initialization of 8527. ERROR=4 When the test is in initialization such as powering on and does not become READY status, the command setting is not allowed.

  • Page 103: Sample Program

    Here is the sample program source for Microsoft Visual Basic of 8527 control. ○ 1. When the form is loaded, setting of the communication of 8527 and the operational check are done. 2. Click of the command1[SETTING] button makes a change of test condition, set value.
  • Page 104 Private StopFlag As Boolean 'Flag to stop the test 'Wait, time out detection, for msec time, Windows API Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kerne132" () As Long 'Definition of enumeration form of 8527 status Private Enum STB8527_ID sTEST = &H1 'Test in operation sTEST_END = &H2...
  • Page 105 Sample program ' --------------------------------------- Procedures --------------------------------------- 'MSCOMM1 Defines the port and open it. Private Function OpenComm(Optional PortNumber As Integer) As Boolean Dim nPort As Integer On Error GoTo Err_OpenComm nPort = 1 If PortNumber <> 0 Then nPort = PortNumber With MSComm1 If .PortOpen = True Then .PortOpen = False .CommPort = nPort...
  • Page 106 Sample program 'MSCOMM1 Close the port. Private Sub CloseComm ( ) On Error GoTo Exit_CloseComm With MSComm1 If .PortOpen = True Then .PortOpen = False 'port close Call FlashBuffer 'flash of buffer .RTSEnable = False .DTREnable = False End if End With ShowLog "CloseComm", "OK"...
  • Page 107 Sample program 'MSCOMM1 Transmission of command and receiving of response Private Function SendComm(ByVal sSendCommand As String, Optional ByRef sRecvBuffer As String) As Boolean Dim sSend As String 'Transmission letters Dim sRecv As String 'Receiving letters buffer Dim nTMO As Long 'Time out On Error GoTo Err_SendComm 'Receiving time out is set to 1sec.
  • Page 108 Sample program 'Display message depending upon content of response 'At error message : False Private Functin ErrorHandler(ByVal sResponse As String) As Boolean Dim nError As EER8527_ID 'Error response If sResponse Like "ERROR=*" Then If sResponse <> "ERROR=0" Then 'Error nError = CLng(Right(sResponse, 1)) Select Case nError Case eNo_Error 'ShowLog "ERROR", "No Error."...
  • Page 109 '8527 Response ON If SendComm("RESPONSE=ON", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Active: If ErrorHandler(szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: '8527 Remote control ON If SendComm("REMOTE=ON", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: If ErrorHandler(szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: '8527 Response format OFF If SendComm("FORMAT=3", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate:...
  • Page 110 Sample program Private Sub Form_QueryUnload(Cancel As Integer, UnloadMode As Integer) If Not Command4. Enabled Then Cancel = True Exit Sub End If 'Reset 8527 to local at finish of form If Command1.Enabled Then Call SendComm("RESET") Call SendComm("KEYLOCK=OFF") Call SendComm("REMOTE=OFF") End If Call CloseComm ‘Close port...
  • Page 111 Sample program 'STOP button is pressed If StopFlag Then If SendComm("RESET", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: If ErrorHandler(szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: End If 'Status confirmation during test If SendComm("STATUS?", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: If ErrorHandler(szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: nSTB = CLng("&H"...
  • Page 112 Sample program 'Initial setting of 8527 Private Sub Command1_Click() Dim szBuf As String, nSTB As STB8527_ID Dim Sets As String Command1.Enabled = False Command2.Enabled = False Command3.Enabled = False 'SET: Command transmission If SendComm("STATUS?", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command1_Click: If ErrorHandler(szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command1_Click: szBuf = "&H"...

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