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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/ 19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Version 2.4 October 2017...
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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All of Chroma’s instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma’s obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in Chroma’s sole...
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Material Contents Declaration The recycling label on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in the product as shown in the tables below. : See <Table 1>. : See <Table 2>. <Table 1> Hazardous Substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Selected Phthalates Chromium Biphenyls/...
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“ ” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU.. Chroma has not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this time; however, most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
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CD for User’s Manuals in English and Traditional Chinese Note If additional items are required, contact Chroma with the item’s description. The cable quantity may vary with the output channel configuration. For example, the cable quantity for the 10CH model is 10 sets, while the...
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Hazardous Operating Conditions 1. Do not touch the test area when the tester’s output is enabled. Electrical shock could result in physical injury or death. Be sure to observe the following rules: ․ Use a standard three prong (grounded) power cord. ․...
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Storage, Freight, Maintenance & Cleaning Storage When not in use, pack the device properly and store in a suitable environment. Freight Pack the device carefully before moving it. If any of the original packing material is missing, use suitable alternative material and mark it “fragile” and “keep away from water” to avoid damaging the product.
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Update “ Material Contents Declaration .” Dec. 2010 1.4 May 2011 1.5 Add descriptions for 19020-4 & 19022-4 two new models. Update “ Standard Package ” and its Note in “ Unpacking for Check & Sep. 2011 1.6 Inspection ”.
These instruments support GPIB, HANDLER and RS232 interfaces so they can be easily added to an automated test suite or test system, making the Chroma Hipot testers excellent for performing highly efficient and accurate tests of electrical and electronic equipment and electrical components.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual ■ Instrument Display The testers have clear and easy to see and understand displays. All program functions for settings and viewing such items as test voltage, current state, test readings, test steps and test states are easily seen and identifiable.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 10G -50G : ± (10% of reading + 1% of full scale) < 500V: 1M -1G : ± [3% of reading + (0.2 x 500V /Vs)% of full scale] Test time 0.03 – 999.9 sec., and Continuous (IR: 0.3 – 999.9 sec.) Ramp time 0.1–...
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Ground bond Hi-Pot L + N to Earth Less than 10mA at WVAC 1.5kV, 60Hz, 3sec no flashover happen (ARC level < 8mA, tested by Chroma 19032) Insulation L + N to Earth Greater than 20M at 500V DC, 2 sec.
Precaution before Use Safety Precautions The Hipot Tester can output up to 8kV high voltage for external tests. Incorrect use of this tester may cause serious injury or death. Read the precautions in this chapter to prevent any accident or injury. High voltage module replacement If the optional high voltage module in the back of the unit is replaced, the hipot tester unit must be recalibrated.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual ․ Short the RTN/LOW test cable and high voltage output to make sure there is no residual voltage output. ․ Plug in the high voltage test cable to the high voltage output terminal.
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Precaution before Use 10. Ensure charging voltage has been completely discharged The discharge time depends on the testing voltage and UUT characteristics. Assume that the high voltage on the UUT is equivalent to the high voltage on a 0.01uF capacitor in parallel with a 100M Ω...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual The following is a very dangerous situation. If this condition occurs, turn off power and remove the AC power plug immediately. Do not use the instrument; send it back to Chroma for repair.
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Precaution before Use procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which if not strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long term health hazards. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. CAUTION The CAUTION sign highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which if not strictly...
Operation Operation 4.1 Front Panel Figure 4-1 The front panel is divided into several easy-to-use areas. This section introduces each control item and the information displayed on the LCD. ■ Display Area Magnification Title Bar MAIN INDEX 01 . PROGRAM 02 .
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Display Area Title Bar: This list displays the current setting of the tester or testing mode. Function Key Area: Different function descriptions are displayed for each of the different menus. The right side of the display shows the corresponding Function Keys.
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Operation Simple Function Flow Chart MENU MAIN START TEST STOP TEST TEST KEY RECALL GET OFFSET OFFSET STOP OFFSET GET Cs EXIT CLEAR STORE PROGRAM RECALL MAIN INDEX KEY STORE/RECALL DELETE TEST CONTROL EXIT SYSTEM CONFIG SYSYEM KEY KEY LOCK FAIL LOCK CHANGE PASSWORD CALIBRATION...
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CH1-CH10 test results is bad and will stay on until STOP is pressed. The indicators show the test results in the channel numbers specific to the model, for instance, the 19020 shows the test results of CH1-CH10 and the 19020-4 shows the test results of CH1-CH4.
Operation 4.2 Rear Panel Figure 4-2 (1) GPIB Interface: This is the connector for the GPIB interface card using the IEEE-488-1978 standard. See Chapter 6 GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) for a detailed usage description. (2) RS232 Interface: This is the connector for the optional RS232 interface card. GPIB and RS232 cannot be used at the same time.
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual (9) GND Terminal: Safety GND terminal. Connect this terminal to earth ground. If this terminal is not grounded, high voltage may exist on the cover, resulting in a safety hazard. (10) AC Input: Three-wire AC power socket.
Operation 4.4 Setting SYSTEM Parameters 4.4.1 Entering SYSTEM Setting Screen Pressing SYSTEM in any screen will display the following: SYSTEM 01 . TEST CONTROL 02 . SYSTEM CONFIG 03 . KEY LOCK 04 . FAIL LOCK 05 . CHANGE PASSWORD 06 .
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 4.4.2 Setting TEST CONTROL In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to TEST CONTROL and press ENTER to go to the TEST CONTROL setting screen shown below: TEST CONTROL 01. PASS HOLD 0.2 sec...
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Operation TEST and PASS_FAIL signals act immediately after the test time ends without waiting for the high voltage discharge to end. 2. When EOT is set to TEST, nEOT and PASS_FAIL signals act after the high voltage discharge ends. When set to ON, the discharge circuit will discharge to the voltage lower than safe DISCH.
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual The 19020 can set output channels CH1-CH10 while the 19020-4 can only set channels CH1-CH4. The message line on the test screen will show “Module Fail” if an incorrect channel is selected and the test will not start.
SYSTEM CONFIG”, “05. CHANGE PASSWORD”, “06. CALIBRATION”, “07. ERROR LOG” and “08. ABOUT” are active. The remaining items cannot be changed. Only the 19020/19020-04 LINK SETUP settings have a SCANNER selection. 4.4.4 Setting KEY LOCK In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to KEY LOCK and press ENTER to go to...
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Enter the PASSWORD and press ENTER, the LOCK box returns to normal indicating the KEY LOCK is cancelled. 4.4.5 Setting FAIL LOCK Set FAIL LOCK: In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to FAIL LOCK and press ENTER to go...
Operation FAIL LOCK UNLOCK: USER PASSWORD:■ EXIT REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Enter the PASSWORD and press ENTER. The LOCK box returns to normal indicating the FAIL LOCK is cancelled. 4.4.6 Changing PASSWORD Setting password for KEY LOCK: In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD and press ENTER to go to the CHANGE PASSWORD setting screen shown below: CHANGE PASSWORD USER PASSWORD:■...
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 4.4.7 Setting CALIBRATION In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to CALIBRATION and press ENTER to go to the CALIBRATION setting screen shown below: CALIBRATION CAL. PASSWORD︰■ EXIT REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR In the CALIBRATION screen, press the appropriate keys to set the related functions.
Operation 4.5 Setting PROGRAM 4.5.1 How to Get in PROGRAM Setting Screen Pressing MAIN INDEX in any screen will display the following screen: MAIN INDEX 01 . PROGRAM 02 . STORE/RECALL REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR 4.5.2 Setting Program Procedure In the MAIN INDEX screen, press the ▲, ▼ keys to move the highlighted cursor to [PROGRAM] and press ENTER to go to the program setting screen shown below: PROGRAM 01.
4.5.4 Description of Parameters The parameters set in each test mode are described below. AC Withstand Voltage (AC) Test Mode (for Models 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4) PROGRAM 01. TEST STEP 02.
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19020/19020-4 is set to SCANNER. The number of channels that can be set is determined by the model type. The 19020 can set output channels CH1-CH10 while the 19020-4 can only set channels CH1-CH4. The message line on the test screen will show “Module Fail”...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual show “Module Fail” if an incorrect channel is selected and the test will not start. Insulation Resistance Test Mode (IR) (for Model 19020/19020-4/19022/19022-4) PROGRAM 01. TEST STEP 02. TEST MODE 03. VOLTAGE 0.050 kV DC 04.
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19020/19020-4 is set to SCANNER. The number of channels that can be set is determined by the model type. The 19020 can set output channels CH1-CH10 while the 19020-4 can only set channels CH1-CH4. The message line on the test screen will show “Module Fail”...
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The number of channels that can be set is determined by the model type. The 19020 can set output channels CH1-CH10 while the 19020-4 can only set channels CH1-CH4. The message line on the test screen will show “Module Fail” if an incorrect channel is selected and the test will not start.
When “MAIN INDEX” shows on the title bar, press the ▲, ▼ keys to move the highlighted cursor to [STORE/RECALL] and press ENTER to go to the setting screen shown below: STORE/RECALL 01 . (01) CHROMA STORE 02 . (00) 03 . (00) RECALL 04 .
Use the keys to move the highlight to the memory location to be recalled and press ▲ ▼ Function Key [RECALL]. STORE/RECALL 01 . (01) CHROMA 02 . (00) 03 . (00) 04 . (00) 05 . (00) 06 . (00) 07 .
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 4.7.2 Using GET OFFSET Press the [OFFSET] Function Key in the TEST screen to go to the GET OFFSET screen shown below: GET OFFSET 1.PLEASE OPEN THE OUTPUT TERMINAL. PRESS <START> TO START...
Operation 4.8 Conducting the Test 4.8.1 Connecting the UUT Ensure there is no voltage output and the DANGER LED is OFF. Connect the low potential test cable (black) to the tester RTN/LOW terminal. Short-circuit the test cable and high voltage output terminal and ensure there is no high voltage output. Next, plug in the high voltage test cable (red or white) to the high voltage output terminal.
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual immediately. The HANDLER outputs the FAIL signal and the beeper sounds at the same time until the STOP key on the tester is pressed. The test result will show the FAIL state. FAIL State:...
Operation time until the STOP key on the tester is pressed. The test result will show the FAIL state. FAIL State: Test Result Display Meaning FAIL The measured resistance exceeds the range or the set high/low limit. To stop the test output in any condition, press STOP. 4.8.4 Procedure for OSC Test Connect the UUT following the connection method described above.
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual FAIL State: Test Result Display Meaning The Open/Short Capacitance reading exceeds the OPEN/ FAIL SHORT setting. To stop the test output in any condition, press STOP. Every time a cable or fixture is changed for an OSC test, be sure to run OFFFSET in advance to ensure the test accuracy.
Operation 4.8.6 Auto Range Set Auto Range to ON. The “LIMIT” shown in the figure below shows the tester is set to the high current range. Position 1 TEST – 1/2 MODE CH SOURCE LIMIT RES. RECALL 0.500kV 10.00 mA 0.500kV 10.00 mA OFFSET...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual When the ACV/DCV test time is less than 0.29 second, H/W AGC is turned OFF. Vo / Vs = RL / (Rs + RL) H/W AGC: Since the load effect can cause Vo<Vs, a hardware comparator circuit is used to make Vo the same as Vs within 0.1sec.
HANDLER Interface HANDLER Interface 5.1 Introduction The HANDLER interface card is an optional I/O card that can be purchased for the tester. It allows the tester to be controlled by external signals or to send response signals back to the controlling device.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Pin No. Signal Input/Output Description nRecall1 nRecall1-nRecall3 signals indicate the memory position to be read. nRecall2 It uses 3 bits to represent the 7 test steps. nRecall3 The input format is binary code (001-011).
HANDLER Interface 5.4 Timing Diagram Test Process Control /EXT_START /EOT /EOS STEP STEP STEP STEP /PASS_FAIL /CHN1~10 T4 T5 T4 T5 Time Limit Description Sets the minimum pulse width of the external trigger signal > 10mS (/EXT_START). Sets the time from external trigger signal (/EXT_START) to <...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Control for Recalling Saved Parameter /Recall1-/Recall3 /Recall4 Time Limit Description > 5mS Sets the width of the /Recall1-/Recall3 signal. > 5mS Sets the width of the /Recall4 signal.
GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) 6.1 Introduction The tester can be controlled remotely by a PC through the RS232 or GPIB (IEEE 488-1978) interface. GPIB Interface 6.2.1 Applied Standard The tester follows the IEEE488-1978 standard. 6.2.2 Interface Capability Code Meaning Source Handshake Acceptor Handshake...
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 6.2.4 Command Format The GPIB interface utilizes ASCII commands to allow remote control from a PC. The command string is formed by [command+parameter]. The semicolon “;” is used to connect multiple commands, ending with the End Code. The End Code is in one of the following...
GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) End Code CR + LF 6.3.3 Connector The RS232 connector on the tester is a 9-pin female connector. Pin No. Description Unused Send data Receive data Unused Ground signal Unused Unused Unused Unused 6.3.4 Connection Wire the RS232 interface according to the diagram below: 9 Pin (female) 9 Pin (male) 9 Pin (female)
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) SCPI commands use the following syntax parameters: “< >” indicates the defined parameter format of a standard SCPI command. (2) “< numeric value >” is decimal data while “< boolean >” is Boolean program data with a value of 0 or 1.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual [:ELAPsed] :DWELl? :FALL? :RAMP? [:TEST]? :STARt [:ONCE] :CORRection :OPEN GET | OFF :OPEN? :SAMPle GET :SAMPle? :STATus? :STEP<n> :CHANnel [:CLOSe] <channel list> [:CLOSe]? :DEFault :STATe? :PSC P | S | PS, S | C | SC :PSC? [:LEVel] <number value>...
GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) 6.5.2 Command Descriptions IEEE 488.2 Commands ● *CLS Clears the status data structure: Clears the standard event register. Clears the byte register except MAV bit (bit 4). *ESE < decimal data> Sets the value for the standard event enable register. The value is <decimal data> between 0-255.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual *SRE? Reads the contents of the service request enable register. The output format is <decimal data> within 0-255. *STB? Reads the contents of the status bit register. The output format is <decimal data>...
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<m> after [:CHANnel] is 3 digits. The first digit is the Frame index in the range of 0-9 and the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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<m> after [:CHANnel] is 3 digits. The first digit is the Frame index in the range of 0-9 and the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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<m> after [:CHANnel] is 3 digits. The first digit is the Frame index in the range of 0-9 and the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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0-9 and the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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<m> after [:CHANnel] is 3 digits. The first digit is the Frame index in the range of 0-9 and the last two digits are the Channel index in the range of 01-10 (19020/19021/19022) or 01-04(19020-4/19021-4/19022-4). If the variable is not entered it defaults to 001 to indicate Channel 1 of the Master.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) Mode Code HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC OPEN FAIL Example: Input the command SAF:FRAM0:RES:STEP3? The tester returns 116,116,116,116,116,116,116,116,116,116. Description: The returned string means the judgment results of STEP 3 for all Channels of Frame 0 are “PASS”. [:SOURce]:SAFety:FRAMe<f>:RESult:STEP<n>:MMETerage? Queries the MEASURE METER readings of the specified STEP for all channels of a Frame when the Screen is set to ON.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual voltage fall time of all channels for Slave 1. Example: Input the command SAF:FRAM0:RES:STEP4:TIME:FALL? The tester returns 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00, 3.000000E+00. Description: The returned string means the voltage fall times for STEP 4 for all channels of Frame 0 are 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec, 3sec.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) [:SOURce]:SAFety:STARt:CORRection:SAMPle? Queries if the GET Cs function has been started in Open Short Check mode. Example: Input the command SAF:STAR:CORR:SAMP ? The tester returns 1 Description: 1 means the GET Cs function has been started in Open Short Check mode.
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[:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:AC[:LEVel] < numeric value > Sets the voltage required for the AC withstand voltage test of the selected STEP in Volts (V). Range: The range of the 19020 is 50V-5000V and the range of the 19021 is 50V-6000V. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP1:AC 3000.
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Sets the low limit of the AC withstand leakage current of the selected STEP in Amperes (A). Range: The range of the 19020 is 0.000001A-0.01A and the range of the 19021 is 0.000001A-0.008A (the low limit of leakage current ≤ the high limit.) Example: Input the command SAF:STEP1:AC:LIM:LOW 0.00001.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Description: Sets the time required for the test in STEP 1 to 10.0sec. [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:AC:TIME[:TEST]? Queries the time required for the test of the selected STEP. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP1:AC:TIME? The tester returns 1.000000E+01.
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[:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:DC[:LEVel] < numeric value > Sets the voltage required for the DC withstand voltage test of the selected STEP in Volts (V). Range: 50-6000 for 19020, 50-8000 for 19022. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP2:DC 4000. Description: Sets the voltage for the DC withstand voltage test for STEP 2 to 4kV.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Range: 0.000001-0.005 for 19020, 0.000001-0.0035 for 19022. (Low limit of leakage current ≤ high limit.) Example: Input the command SAF:STEP2:DC:LIM:LOW 0.000001. Description: Sets the low limit of the DC withstand voltage leakage current for STEP 2 to 0.001mA.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:DC:TIME:RAMP? Queries the time required to ramp up to the set voltage of the selected STEP. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP3:DC:TIME:RAMP? The tester returns 2.000000E+00. Description: The returned string “2.000000E+00” means the time required to ramp up to the set voltage for STEP 2 is set to 2.0sec. [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:DC:TIME[:TEST] <...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:IR:CHANnel:DEFault:STATe? Queries if the high voltage output channel uses the options in DEF. CHANNELS under TEST CONTROL of the selected STEP. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP3:IR:CHAN:DEF:STAT? The tester returns 1. Description: The returned string “1” means the high voltage output channel is set using the options in DEF.
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Selects the upper current range for measurement based on the input current in Amperes (A). Example: Input the command SAF:STEP3:IR:RANG 0.0003. Range: 0.000000001-0.005 for 19020, 0.000000001-0.0035 for 19022. Description: The current for the IR measurement in STEP 3 is 300uA, so the upper current range selected for the IR measurement is 3mA. [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:IR:RANGe:UPPer? Queries the upper current range setting.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:IR:TIME:DWELl < numeric value > Sets the dwell time of the selected STEP in Seconds (s). Range: 0 or 0.1-999.9, 0 is OFF. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP2:IR:TIME:DWEL 2.5. Description: Sets the DWELL time for STEP 2 to 2.5 sec.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:IR:TIME[:TEST]? Queries the test time of the selected STEP. Example: Input the command SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME? The tester returns 1.000000E+00. Description: The returned string “1.000000E+00” means the test time for STEP 3 is set to 1sec. [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:OSC:CHANnel[:CLOSe] <channel_list> Sets the high voltage output channel status of the selected STEP. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP4:OSC:CHAN (@001,002,201:210) Description:...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:OSC:CORRection[:CAPacitance]:SAMPle < range >, <numeric value> Sets the measurement range and standard capacitance of the selected STEP. This command requires two parameters. The first parameter selects the measurement range from 1-3, where 1 is the smallest capacitance range. The second parameter sets the standard capacitance in farads.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) Description: The returned string “3.000000E+00” means the percentage of the short check when doing the OSC in STEP 4 is set to 300%. [:SOURce]:SAFety:STEP<n>:PAuse[:MESSage] <string data > Sets the message prompt string for the PAUSE mode. Example: Input the command SAF:STEP5:PA “WAIT”.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Reads the message in the Error Queue. See 6.6 Error Messages for the error message returned. Example: Input the command SYST:ERR? The tester returns 0, “No error”. Description: 0,”No error” means there is no message in the error queue.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) :SYSTem:TCONtrol:AGC[:SOFTware] < boolean > | ON | OFF Enables or disables the software AGC function. Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:AGC ON. Description: The software AGC function is enabled. :SYSTem:TCONtrol:AGC[:SOFTware]? Queries if the software AGC function is enabled. Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:AGC? The tester returns 1.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:FAIL:OPER CONT. Description: The test will continue to the next step if a test FAILs. :SYSTem:TCONtrol:FAIL:OPERation ? Queries the setting of the FAIL:OPER function. Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:FAIL:OPER? The tester returns CONTinue.
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GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) Range: 0.0.5-0.95, 0 is OFF. Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:VPER 0.6. Description: The MIN. VOLTAG ratio is set to 60%. :SYSTem:TCONtrol:VPERcent[:MINimum] ? Queries the MIN. VOLTAGE ratio setting. Example: Input the command SYST:TCON:VPER? The tester returns 6.000000E-01. Description: The returned string “6.000000E-01”...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual :SYSTem:VERSion? Queries the supported SCPI version of this device. Example: Input the command SYST:VERS? The tester returns 1990.0. Description: The returned string “1990.0” means the SCPI version supported by this device is 1990.0.
GPIB/RS232 Interface (IEEE-488.2) 6.6 Error Messages The error messages stored in the error queue will be returned in a First In, First Out ● (FIFO) sequence, which means the first error message returned is the first one saved. When the number of error messages exceeds 30, the last one stored in the error queue ●...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual The hardware does not exist. -292 Referenced name does not exist The name specified does not exist. -293 Referenced name already exist The specified name already exists. -350 Queue overflow The error message queue is full.
A/D REFERENCE Calibration (see Section 7.3) ; A/D Reference Calibration A/D REFERENCE Voltage Calibration (see Section 7.4) 19020/19020-4 ACV 5kV AGC OFFSET (0.1kV) ; AC Voltage AGC OFFSET point ACV 5kV AGC FULL (4kV) ; AC Voltage AGC FULL point ACV 5kV 50Hz OFFSET (0.1kV)
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 19021/19021-4 ACA 0.03mA OFFSET ( 0.002mA ) ; AC current 0.03mA range OFFSET point ACA 0.03mA FULL ( 0.02mA ) ; AC current 0.03mA range FULL point ACA 0.3mA OFFSET ( 0.02mA )...
Calibration Procedure 7.1 Entering Calibration Screen In the SYSTEM screen, move the highlighted cursor to CALIBRATION and press ENTER to go to the CALIBRATION setting screen shown below: CHANGE PASSWORD CAL. PASSWORD︰■ EXIT REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Key-in the calibration password 7 9 3 1 to enter the calibration mode. 7.2 Selecting the Channel for Calibration CALIBRATION A/D REFERENCE...
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual 7.3 A/D REFERENCE Calibration ■ To calibrate the HV OUTPUT and RTN/LOW terminals of a channel, conduct the following calibration procedure without any UUT or cables connected. A/D REFERENCE Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION A/D REFERENCE...
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Calibration Procedure Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter. Press the 0 . - 9 numeric keys to input the reading from the high voltage meter. Press ENTER to confirm the input. Press STOP to stop the high voltage output. Press ▼...
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual ACV 5kV 50Hz FULL (4kV) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION ACV 5kV 50Hz FULL (4kV) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 4.000kV 3.990kV STANDARD 3.985kV DEF=4kV REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter.
Calibration Procedure ACV 5kV 60Hz FULL (4kV) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION ACV 5kV 60Hz FULL (4kV) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 4.000kV 4.012kV STANDARD 3.998kV DEF=4kV REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter. Press the 0 .
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual DCV 6kV AGC FULL (4kV) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION DCV 6kV AGC FULL (4kV) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 4.000kV 3.991kV STANDARD 3.991kV DEF=4kV REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter.
Calibration Procedure DCV 6kV FULL (4kV) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION DCV 6kV FULL (4kV) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 4.000kV 3.982kV STANDARD 3.991kV DEF=4kV REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter. Press the 0 .
Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual OSC 100V FULL (100V) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION OSC 100V FULL (100V) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 100V 104V STANDARD 110V DEF=100V REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the high voltage meter.
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Calibration Procedure ACA 30uA OFFSET(2uA) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION ACA 30uA OFFSET(2uA) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 0.100kV 1.78uA STANDARD 2.00uA LOAD=600M REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the AC meter. Press the 0 .
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual ■ Change the simulated load resistance to 60M , 10watt or higher power. ACA 300uA OFFSET(20uA) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION ACA 300uA NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 1.200kV 19.7uA STANDARD 20.0uA...
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Calibration Procedure ■ Connect a 10M 0.5 Watt or high power simulated load resistance between the high voltage output terminal (HV OUTPUT) of the channel to be calibrated on this tester and the high potential terminal of the AC meter. Connect the low potential terminal (RTN/LOW) of the channel to be calibrated on this tester to the low potential terminal of the AC meter.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual ACA 10mA OFFSET(2.4mA) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION ACA 10mA OFFSET(2.4mA) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 1.200kV 2.36mA STANDARD 2.40mA LOAD=500k REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage and read the data from the AC meter.
Calibration Procedure 7.5.2 DCA Current Calibration ■ Connect a 10M 0.5 Watt or high power simulated load resistance between the high voltage output terminal (HV OUTPUT) of the channel to be calibrated on this tester and the high potential terminal of the AC meter. Connect the low potential terminal (RTN/LOW) of the channel to be calibrated on this tester to the low potential terminal of the AC meter.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Press ENTER to confirm the input. Press STOP to stop the high voltage output. Press ▼ to go to the DCA 5mA OFFSET (2.4mA) calibration. DCA 5mA OFFSET(2.4mA) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION DCA 5mA OFFSET(2.4mA)
Calibration Procedure 7.6 Insulation Resistance (IR) Calibration ■ Connect a 4M standard resistance between the high voltage output terminal (HV OUTPUT) and the low potential terminal (RTN/LOW) of the channel to be calibrated on the tester. IRR 200M OFFSET (4M ) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION IRR 200M OFFSET(4M )
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Press to stop the high voltage output. STOP Press to go to the IRR 2G OFFSET (40M ) calibration. ▼ ■ Connect a 40M standard resistance between the high voltage output terminal (HV OUTPUT) and the low potential terminal (RTN/LOW) of the channel to be calibrated on the tester.
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Calibration Procedure Press ENTER to confirm the input. Press STOP to stop the high voltage output. Press ▼ to go to the IRR 20G OFFSET (400M ) calibration. ■ Connect a 400M standard resistance in between the high voltage output terminal (HV OUTPUT) and low potential terminal (RTN/LOW) of the channel to be calibrated on the tester.
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Multi-Channel Sync Hipot Tester 19020/19020-4/19021/19021-4/19022/19022-4 User’s Manual Press START to output voltage. Press the 0 . - 9 numeric keys to input the actual resistance. Press ENTER to confirm the input. Press STOP to stop the high voltage output. Press ▼ to go to the IRR 200G OFFSET (4G ) calibration.
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Calibration Procedure Press START to output voltage. Press the 0 . - 9 numeric keys to input the actual resistance. Press ENTER to confirm the input. Press STOP to stop the high voltage output. Press ▼ to go to the IRR 550G OFFSET (40G ) calibration. ■...
7.7 ARC Calibration ARC calibration is a dangerous test as the high voltage is exposed WARNING outside the terminal. Use extreme caution when performing the test. For more detailed information, contact Chroma or its local distributors. 7.7.1 AC ARC Calibration ■...
Calibration Procedure 7.7.2 DC ARC Calibration DC ARC 5mA (3mA) Calibration Screen: CALIBRATION DC ARC 5mA(3mA) NEXT CH PREV CH CHANNEL: 1 OUTPUT READING 1.500kV 1.9mA STANDARD 3.0mA LOAD=500k REMOTE LOCK CORR ERROR Press START to output voltage. When the status indicator shows PASS the device has returned the correct ARC value and turned off the high voltage output.
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