General
If the controls do not operate properly after having been used according to the instructions, the following hints
may help.
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Check main facility input power to the test set.
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Check indicating lamps. (Spare lamps are available through Phenix Technologies.)
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Check fuse-F1.
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Check all external plug connections on the test set.
Specific Problems Refer to appropriate electrical diagrams.
1. High Voltage cannot be turned on?
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Voltage Control dial is not in Zero Start position.
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External interlock circuit open.
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Current Trip setting too low or needs reset.
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Current trip circuit damaged, won't reset, try replacing U13.
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Faulty HV On switch, faulty HV Off switch.
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Faulty relay contacts.
2. Voltage control inoperable?
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Tripped or faulty Thermal Overload.
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High voltage is not on (see number 1 above).
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Faulty Variable transformer T1.
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Faulty High Voltage tank assembly.
3. Over current inoperable?
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Faulty U13.
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Faulty DC Power Supply circuit.
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Faulty relay contacts.
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Faulty R7 over current trip potentiometer.
4. Currentmeter inoperable?
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Improper connection of GUARD/GND/RETURN jumper (J1) for mode of operation.
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Improper connection of test specimen.
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Meter damaged.
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Faulty currentmeter range switch SW5.
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Faulty connection in currentmeter circuit.
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Faulty DC Power Supply Circuit.
5. Voltmeter inoperable?
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Meter damaged.
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No high voltage present at output.
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Faulty connection in voltmeter circuit.
6. No output voltage from high voltage section?
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Defective metering circuit.
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No input to voltage regulator section, possible problems with K8 relay or Thermal Overload.
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High Voltage Cable shorted to shield of cable.
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Faulty High Voltage Unit.
DCD 4120-10
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
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