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- Page 1 VBT-75P VACUUM BOTTLE TESTER USER’S MANUAL Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. 1520 S. Hellman Ave. Ontario, California 91761, USA TEL: (909) 923-9390 March 2015 FAX: (909) 923-9391 Revision 1...
- Page 2 Operating Voltage: The VBT-75P is rated for use with an operating voltage of 120V or 240V, auto-ranging ±10% of selected voltage. Power Cord: The VBT-75P is supplied with a 16 AWG, 16A power cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug. Replacement cable shall have the same or better rating and is available through the manufacturer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast ..................8 Entering Test Record Header Information ............... 9 Performing a Test ......................11 Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in the VBT-75P's Memory ......15 Reviewing a Test Record ....................17 Restoring a Test Record ....................19 Deleting Test Records .................... -
Page 4: Conventions Used In This Document
This document uses the following conventions: [KEY] [SWITCH] • A key or switch on the VBT-75P is indicated as • Screen and menu names are referenced as “SCREEN/MENU NAME”. • VBT-75P LCD screen output is shown as: DISPLAY TEXT LINE 1... -
Page 5: Introduction
Test results can be printed on the built-in 2.5" wide thermal printer. The VBT-75P can store up to 84 records of 16 readings in Flash EEPROM. Test records can be retrieved and printed on the built-in thermal printer, or they can be transferred to a PC via the unit’s RS-232C interface. -
Page 6: Printer Paper
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Printer Paper The VBT-75P's built-in thermal printer uses 2.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. To maintain the highest print quality and to avoid paper jams, the use of thermal paper supplied by Vanguard Instruments Company is highly recommended. Additional paper can be ordered from the following sources: Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 Technical Specifications Table 1. VBT-75P Technical Specifications TYPE Portable 75 kV vacuum bottle tester Dimensions: 17”W x 10.5”H x 6.5” D (42.7 cm x 26.9 cm x 16.5 cm) PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 12 lbs. (5.44 Kg) INPUT POWER 2 amps, 90-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz OUTPUT VOLTAGE 10 kV to 75 kV dc in 1 kV steps;... -
Page 8: Vbt-75P Controls And Indicators
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL VBT-75P Controls and Indicators The VBT-75P’s controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1 below. A leader line with an index number points to each control and indicator, which is cross-referenced to a functional description in Table 2. The table describes the function of each item on the control panel. The purpose of the controls and indicators may seem obvious, but users should become familiar with them before using the VBT-75P. -
Page 9: Table 2. Functional Descriptions Of Vbt-75P Controls And Indicators
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 Table 2. Functional Descriptions of VBT-75P Controls and Indicators Item Panel Markings Functional Description Number HIGH VOLTAGE High voltage cable connector Built-in 2.5" wide thermal printer RS-232C RS-232C port Input power connector with built-in fuse holder and power switch Test failure indicator. -
Page 10: Cable Connections
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL CABLE CONNECTIONS The VBT-75P comes furnished with one 10-foot (3.05m) high voltage cable and one 10-foot voltage return cable. Both cables are terminated with alligator clamps that are used to connect to the vacuum bottle being tested. A typical cable connection is shown in Figure 2 below. -
Page 11: Operating Procedures
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 OPERATING PROCEDURES Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date and time for the VBT-75P's internal clock: a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST 03/16/15 2.SETUP 09:00:51 Press the key (SETUP). -
Page 12: Entering Test Record Header Information
REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Entering Test Record Header Information You can enter the test record header information before performing tests. The record header includes identifying information such as the company, station, circuit, manufacturer, etc. Once the header information has been set, it will apply to all subsequent test records. Follow the steps below to enter the test header information: a. - Page 13 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 e. The following screen will be displayed: CIRCUIT: UP/DOWN TO POSITION "ENTER" TO ACCEPT [ENTER] f. Type the circuit information using the keypad and then press the key. g. The following screen will be displayed:...
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Page 14: Performing A Test
REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Performing a Test Follow the steps below to perform a test: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.RUN TEST 03/16/15 2.SETUP 09:05:55 Press the key (RUN TEST). b. The following screen will be displayed: 1. 5 Sec 2. - Page 15 [ARM SWITCH] Press and hold the red g. The VBT-75P will initiate the test and start the timer based on the test duration selected. The screen will be updated with the test voltage and the leakage current as shown below: TEST IN PROGRESS 186 μA...
- Page 16 REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL j. The test results will be printed, and the following screen will be displayed: KEEP THIS READING? 1.YES 2.NO Press the key (YES) to keep the test reading. k. The following screen will be displayed: TEST SAVED Press any key to continue.
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Page 17: Figure 3. Sample Test Results Printout
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 Figure 3. Sample Test Results Printout... -
Page 18: Printing A Directory Of Test Records Stored In The Vbt-75P's Memory
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in the VBT-75P's Memory You can print a directory of all the test records stored in the VBT-75P's Flash EEPROM using the steps below: a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST 03/16/15... -
Page 19: Figure 4. Sample Test Record Directory Printout
VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 Press the key to print a short directory listing of the stored test records. The short directory option prints the last 10 records stored in the unit's Flash EEPROM. The short directory listing will be printed on the thermal printer and you will be returned to the "START-UP"... -
Page 20: Reviewing A Test Record
REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Reviewing a Test Record If you have just performed a test or just restored a test record from the unit's internal memory, it will be stored in the unit's temporary working memory. You can review the test record stored in the working memory by following the steps below: a. - Page 21 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 e. The following screen will be displayed: 1 TESTS 03/16/15 08:59:56 Press any key to continue. f. The following screen will be displayed: TEST NUMBER: 75KV 5Sec 300μA 185 μA AT 74.9KV TEST PASSED! [STOP] Press the key to return to the "START-UP"...
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Page 22: Restoring A Test Record
REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Restoring a Test Record Follow the steps below to restore a test record from the VBT-75P's Flash EEPROM to the working memory: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.RUN TEST 03/16/15 2.SETUP 10:10:10 Press the key (SETUP). - Page 23 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 RECORD RESTORED! Press any key to continue. Continue to step c of section 3.6. 2. SCROLL TO SELECT Press the key (SCROLL TO SELECT) if you would like to scroll through a directory of the stored test records. The following screen will be displayed: RECORDS DIRECTORY "UP"...
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Page 24: Deleting Test Records
REV 1 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL Deleting Test Records Follow the steps below to delete one or more test records from the VBT-75P's Flash EEPROM: a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.RUN TEST 03/16/15 2.SETUP 10:10:10 Press the key (SETUP). b. The following screen will be displayed: 1.ENTER ID... - Page 25 VBT-75P USER’S MANUAL REV 1 • You can press the [STOP] key to cancel the process. • If you do not know the record number, you can first print a test record directory using the instructions in section 3.5. NOTES...
- Page 26 1520 S. Hellman Ave • Ontario, CA 91761 • USA Phone: 909-923-9390 • Fax: 909-923-9391 www.vanguard-instruments.com Copyright © 2015 by Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. VBT-75P User’s Manual • Revision 1.0 • March 16, 2015 • TA...