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4314KV -4314KVS Rugged Digital Igniter Tester Operations Manual Valhalla Scientific, Inc. | 12127 Kirkham Rd. Poway CA 92064 | www.valhallascientific.com...
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The warranty period for this instrument is stated on your invoice and packing list. Please refer to these to determine appropriate warranty dates. We will repair the instrument during the warranty period provided it is returned to Valhalla Scientific, Inc. freight prepaid. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
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REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service- trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Valhalla Scientific for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Essentially, a Model 4314KV/KVS is a 4-wire ohmmeter which has been designed to use very low test currents for its measurement. Additional circuitry proprietary to Valhalla Scientific is used to ensure that test current levels do not exceed the specified "failsafe current"...
Although the batteries are fully charged prior to shipment, it may be desirable to refresh the charge for 24 hours before use. As a rule of thumb, the 4314KV/KVS requires twice as much time to fully recharge as the amount of discharge time. For example, if the instrument was used continuously for 2 hours, the AC adapter must be connected for 4 hours in order to fully restore the charge.
Temperature Temperature Coefficient: ±0.002% per °C (from 0°C-15°C and 35°C-50°C) not applicable for 200kΩ range and above. Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C Storage Temperature Range: -10°C to 70°C General Specifications Display Type: 4 ½ digits Light Emitting Diodes (LED) (19999) Current Display (KVS model): 3 digits Light Emitting Diodes (LED) (999) Overload Indication:...
AC-115: Continuous Isolated AC Power Option "AC-115" allows the 4314KV/KVS to be used while plugged to the power source. Internally the source is isolated from the circuits. When this option is installed, the 4314KV/KVS is no longer battery powered. (100-240Vac 50-60Hz)
Option MP-2: Kelvin Mini-Probes Option "MP- 2" is a 48"shielded lead set, handheld pencil type, terminated in spring loaded steel tips with 0.18" separation. (1 Amp max.) Option MP-3: Kelvin Micro-Probes Option "MP-3" is a 48" shielded lead set (dual banana), handheld pencil type, terminated in spring loaded steel tips with .08"...
Charging Jack The battery charging jack is a barrel type and is located on the 4314KV/KVS front panel. The center pin of the connector is positive. The charging requirements of the internal battery pack are 6VDC @ 1.25A. The correct charging voltage is supplied by the adapter included with the instrument.
In many applications the contact resistance can exceed the value of the load by several orders of magnitude. The 4314KV/KVS bypasses this potential error source by providing two terminals of constant current and an additional two terminals for high impedance voltage measurement.
If the display appears to be erroneous when connected to a load, recheck the test leads for integrity and cleanliness. If all external items appear to be functioning properly, the problem may be the ohmmeter. In this case, please contact your local Valhalla Scientific Sales Office. Current Display and Multiplier LEDs (KVS models only) Under normal operations, the Current display will indicate the value of the source current being used by the tester.
The value measured is displayed on the Current window. If the Fail-Safe current measured ever exceeds the max values listed in Table 3, do not use the device and contact your local Valhalla Scientific Sales or Tech Support Office.
Low Battery Indicator A standard feature of 4314KV/KVS is a circuit that monitors the output voltage of the internal battery supply. The Battery Status LED for this feature is located to the far left of the display window. • Non lit LED indicates that the batteries are charged and the device can be used.
Engineering Department for additional information. Component Replacement If the problem has been identified as a faulty component, the accuracy of the 4314KV/KVS can be maintained only if the following precautions are taken: a) Use only the specified component or its exact equivalent. Spare parts can be ordered from your nearest Valhalla Scientific Service Center.
Model 4314KV/KVS Digital Igniter Testers. Calibration should be performed on a regular basis to ensure continued instrument accuracy. The recommended calibration interval is 1 year. Required Test Equipment Following is a list of the standard resistors and other equipment required to calibrate the 4314KV/KVS. Precision Resistors: .1Ω ± 0.01% Accuracy 1Ω...
Apply voltage at Voltage sense Input and short current source and Voltage sense negative Terminals. Using the Range Knob, select Stand By. On the main board press SW8 tact switch to initiate calibration routine. 4314KV Procedure: 1. Display will prompt “CAL-1”. Apply 0.000mV to the Voltage Sense and press SW8.
RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENTS 1. Select 200Ω range. 2. Connect to a 100Ω standard resistor. Adjust R15 for a display reading equal to the value of the resistor. 3. Select 2kΩ range and connect to a 1kΩ standard resistor. Adjust RV1 for a display reading equal to the resistor value. 4.
3. Check the display for 0 ± 3 digits Battery Replacement Instructions The rechargeable NiMH batteries used in the 4314KV/KVS are very durable and should provide years of trouble-free operation. As with all batteries, replacement will eventually be necessary. Batteries may be ordered from Valhalla Scientific as stock #05-10117, quantity: (4).
Chapter 9 - Addendums Immediately following this page may be found any notices regarding manual changes, or operating considerations for special 4314KV/KVS. Please refer to any applicable material before attempting to operate your Model 4314KV/KVS If you have a digital copy of this manual, all available addendums are stored in a folder labeled “4314KV/KVS Addendums”.
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