TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Section Number DANGER / GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNCRATING/MECHANICAL SET-UP ELECTRICAL SET-UP / OPERATIONAL NOTES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING PARTS LISTS RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION RETURNED MATERIAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS CUSTOMER COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS KVM100A/200A...
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DANGER / WARNINGS Complete Grounding of this unit is necessary for the safe operation of this equipment. Disconnect inputs before ungrounding this equipment KVM100A/200A...
• 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. KVM100A/200A...
SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC/DC KILOVOLTMETER KVM100A DIVIDER KVM200A DIVIDER HIGH VOLTAGE AC INPUT: 100kVAC maximum 200kVAC maximum HIGH VOLTAGE DC INPUT: 100kVDC maximum 200kVDC maximum HIGH VOLTAGE PK INPUT: 100kV PEAK (AC) 200kV PEAK (AC) 200 pF 100 pF DIVIDER CAPACITANCE: DIVIDER RESISTANCE: 380M...
SECTION 3: UNCRATING/MECHANICAL SET-UP Exercise care in removing shipping materials so as not to damage the unit. Perform a visual inspection to determine if the unit was damaged in shipment. If there are any signs of physical damage such as dents, scratches, or oil leaks, contact the Service Department at Phenix Technologies before proceeding.
SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SET-UP / OPERATIONAL NOTES WARNING! THIS UNIT SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES. IMPROPER OPERATION MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. ENSURE THAT UNIT TO BE TESTED IS DE-ENERGIZED AND DISCHARGED! ENSURE THAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE AND FREE OF HAZARDS.
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ELECTRICAL SET-UP / OPERATIONAL NOTES 1. CONTROL POWER BUTTON: Press button and hold for short period to turn meter on or turn off. 2. BATTERY STATUS: Press button to indicate show level of battery. 3. INPUT / CHARGING LAMP: Illuminates when external input / charging power is present. 4.
SECTION 5: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS UNIT SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES. IMPROPER OPERATION MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. 1. DIVIDER WITH METER MODULE OPERATION Make sure connections have been made as described in Section 4. Press and hold power button to turn metering module on.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. STAND ALONE DIVIDER OPERATION 1. Make sure connections have been made as described in “Set-Up” section, except that metering module will not be used or connected. 2. Connect a voltmeter to the BNC output on base of divider with 25’ coaxial cable. NOTE: Divider has a 10,000 to 1 ratio.
SECTION 6: CALIBRATION CALIBRATION PROCEDURES It is recommended calibration be performed on yearly basis. Due to the complexity and the standards required to calibrate this instrument, Phenix Technologies does not recommend customer calibration. For further information please contact our Service Department. KVM100A/200A...
SECTION 8: STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT If equipment will be stored for a prolonged period, the following precautions are recommended. • Equipment should be covered and kept in warm, dry environment (95% maximum humidity, 5 to 50 degrees C). • Prior to placing equipment back into operation, all aspects of the maintenance schedule should be strictly adhered to.
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING METERING MODULE • Unit will not turn on: Battery may be discharged. Recharge battery • Unit blanked out during testing because of transient discharge occurrence and won’t come back on by cycling the power switch: Carefully remove front panel, and unplug the battery pack for approximately 30 seconds, then retry power switch.
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10-1 SECTION 10: KVM200A PARTS LIST QTY. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION METERING MODULE BATTERY 1590051 BATTERY PACK 1153068 BNC CON CABLE 30080007 10’ GND CABLE CASE-GND 1351103 BINDING POST DC JK 1351215 POWER JACK 1506405 DIGITAL LCD PANEL 1609990 NEON LAMP PCB 1372 31137200 BATTERY POWER MANAGER...
11-1 SECTION 11: RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Phenix Technologies recommends that the customer purchase and stock the following parts for normal maintenance of the unit. The recommended quantity should be sufficient to support the unit during normal operation. 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.
When your 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.
Serial Number 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"...
15-2 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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