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Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
Instruction Manual
HF-15B/BD-12S shown with optional X3B Horn/Light Tower
Clinton Instrument Company
295 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413 USA
Telephone: 860.669.7548 Fax: 860.669.3825
www.clintoninstrument.com

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  • Page 1 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Instruction Manual HF-15B/BD-12S shown with optional X3B Horn/Light Tower Clinton Instrument Company 295 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 USA Telephone: 860.669.7548 Fax: 860.669.3825 www.clintoninstrument.com...
  • Page 2 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Rev B b0009 7/1/19 HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Select a suitable location for the spark tester: ..........................12 To mount the unit on a horizontal surface: ............................. 12 To install the unit on a Clinton floor stand: ............................. 12 To install RC Display onto the HF-15B ............................. 13 Provide for ventilation of the Test Module ............................
  • Page 4 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester DEFINITION OF TERMS ..................................21 NEW FEATURES ....................................22 : ........................................ 22 ISPLAY .................................... 22 RONT ANEL ECURITY BD-12S D ) ................................22 ESIGN ATENT ENDING ..................................23 OMMUNICATION ODULES ....................................23 OLTAGE ATCHDOG ......................................
  • Page 5 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester SPARK TESTER CONFIGURATION (USB) ............................37 TESTING YOUR PRODUCT ................................38 ..............................38 REPARING YOUR RODUCT FOR ESTING RS-485 INTERFACE ................................... 39 RS-485 C ....................................39 ONNECTOR RS-485 P ....................................39 ARAMETERS ANALOG INTERFACE ..................................40 ................................

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity The Clinton Instrument Company 295 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 support@clintoninstrument.com declare that the Declaration of Conformity is Issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Specifications HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 6...
  • Page 8 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 7...

  • Page 9: Safety

    • Temperatures from 5ºC to 40ºC. • Humidity to 80% R.H. at 31ºC, decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 40ºC The Clinton Instrument Company certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment. The calibrations of the equipment are checked against Measurement Standards (Reference) maintained by the Clinton Instrument Company.

  • Page 10: Avoid The Risk Of Fire

    The danger is greater when a customer does not ground the inner conductors of a test product. While Clinton cautions its customers to ground the test product for safety reasons, many times this warning is ignored. In this situation, both the spark tester and the entire length of the wire line will radiate these emissions.

  • Page 11: Electrical Shock Hazard From Production Line Spark Testers

    Capacitor discharge energy of 50 Joules (watt- seconds) is regarded as hazardous. Clinton DC spark testers are current limited to 5 milliamperes or less. Three kilohertz spark testers are limited to 4 milliamperes or less, and 60 Hz. types to 7 milliamperes.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Installation CAUTION: The installation procedures listed below are to be performed by qualified service personnel only. Failure to follow these procedures may result in danger to personnel and equipment damage. Unpacking Remove the spark tester from the carton. Retain the packing material in the event that the unit is returned for calibration or service at some future time.

  • Page 13: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation Select a suitable location for the spark tester: The HF-15B Spark Tester is designed for use in a fixed location, permanently connected to its power source. The unit may be mounted on a table or on a Clinton floor stand and should be placed at wire line height and within easy reach of the operator.

  • Page 14: To Install Rc Display Onto The Hf-15B

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester To install RC Display onto the HF-15B With a screwdriver, remove the 2 Screws on the top of the HF-15B. Align the 2 mounting holes on the RC display mounting bracket with the holes on the top of the HF-15B.

  • Page 15: Terminal Block Wiring

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Terminal Block Wiring Refer to the following table for information on pin functions. Locate the green terminal blocks on the back of the spark tester and its companion green terminal block connectors that came with the unit.
  • Page 16 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester 9 - Pin Terminal Block Connections Designation Conductor HV Enable (IN0): (3) 22 ga. stranded CAUTION: For HV on the el ectrode, i ns ta l l a norma l l y cl os ed s wi tch or conductors rated rel a y conta ct** between pi ns 1&2.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Serial Rs-485

    Connecting to the Analog Interface (Optional) The model HF-15B can be purchased with an optional analog interface. (Model HF-15BA) The analog interface allows the HF-15B to be controlled by a PLC with standard analog and Digital I/O. The connecting cable for this interface is not supplied by Clinton Instrument Company.

  • Page 18: Connecting The X3B (Optional)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Connecting the X3B (Optional) Unpacking the X3B Remove the following items from the carton: 1. X3B Horn/Light Tower with mounting plate. Note: If the X3B was ordered for the BD-22 electrode, the carton should contain the BD-22 mounting plate (part #91243).

  • Page 19: X3B To Spark Tester Connections

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester X3B to Spark Tester Connections X3B Horn/Light Tower Terminal Block Connections Spark Tester Terminal Block Connections Pi n Pi n Conductor Des i gna ti on Termi na l Bl ock Termi na l Bl ock...

  • Page 20: Spark Tester Controls

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Spark Tester Controls ON/OFF Power Switch This switch is located on the rear panel of the spark tester. Voltmeter The voltmeter will indicate the high voltage present at the electrode. The voltage is displayed in kV. When the output is set to 1,000V the display will read 1.0.

  • Page 21: Fault Light

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester FAULT light The FAULT light will illuminate in response to any fault condition and will mirror the Any Fault Alarm. It also indicates that the Any Fault Alarm relay contacts are in fault condition, activating any accessories that are connected.

  • Page 22: Definition Of Terms

    Fault Pulse- The fault pulse is a signal generated by the HF-15B when a defect is detected. This signal causes the front panel fault lamp to light, increments the fault counter, and initiates process control relays to change state.

  • Page 23: New Features

    New Features Display: The HF-15B is available with a bright, detachable display, (Model RC). This display connects to the test module with a short serial cable and eliminates the need for a separate remote display (like our previous model ARC, used with the HF-15A). The RC display can be mounted up to 60 meters (200 feet) away with a longer, shielded, serial cable.

  • Page 24: Communication Modules

    : All that is needed for a customer to upgrade from the HF-15A series to the HF-15B series is to unplug the power cord and the 9-pin green terminal strip from the back panel on the HF-15A and to plug it into the HF-15B. The HF-15B will function identically to...

  • Page 25: Spark Tester Configuration (Front Panel)

    HF-15A if the user does not wish to use any of the additional features. The bolt patterns on the bottom of the HF-15B are the same as the HF-15A for easy physical replacement. Automatic Calibration with STCAL System: When calibrating with Clinton Model ST-CAL, there is no need to open the equipment, or to make any physical adjustments during the process.

  • Page 26: Rc Display Security (Pin)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester RC Display Security (PIN) To Lock / Unlock the RC Display manually, hold the A & B Buttons for at least four seconds. If the display is locked it will require entry of the PIN number before it will unlock.
  • Page 27 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester This is the password (PIN) configuration menu. For sub menu items press B. PIN protect RC Display on power up: When “Yes”, the unit will be locked in the mode defined by “PLM”. When “No”, the unit will not be locked on power up.
  • Page 28 Configures the unit’s RS-485 Baud Rate, where “XXX” is the Baud Rate in bps. This displays the current firmware version for the HF-15B and the RC. This information will be useful when contacting Clinton Instrument Company for technical support.

  • Page 29: Spark Tester Inputs

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Press the “B” Button once to display the HF-15B firmware version number. Press the “B” Button again to display the RC Display firmware version number. Displays the last factory calibration date when the “B” button is pressed.

  • Page 30: Fault Reset (Fr)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Fault Reset (FR) To reset the spark tester fault relay with an external switch or relay, wire a momentary switch between pins 1 & 3. When these contacts close, the fault relay will return to a normal state. The interval that the contacts are closed must exceed 50 ms.

  • Page 31: High Voltage Watchdog (Wdl)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Set in kV. If the actual voltage drops below this set point, any “HVL” output will change state. Note – It is recommended that “HVOF” and “HVON” differ by at least .2kV and that “HVOF” never be set higher than “HVON”.

  • Page 32: Fault Output Options

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Fault Output Options Fault Pulse (FPL) This output will change state when a fault occurs. See the “Definition of Terms” section of the manual for more information. When fault pulse times are shorter than 50mS, timings may not be exact when using relay type outputs.

  • Page 33: Metal Contact Alarm (Mca)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester – Non Latch Mode The output will change state for the configured “PHMS” time. – Latch Mode The output will change state until it is reset at the front panel or remotely. Pinhole Alarm Time (PHMS) Set in seconds (.01 –...

  • Page 34: Gross Barewire Alarm (Gba)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester The output will change state until it is reset at the front panel or remotely. Multi Pinhole Alarm Time (MPMS) Set in seconds (.01 – 5.0). If “MPMO” is set to “NLC”, this is the time for which the output will change state.

  • Page 35: Metal Contact Limit (Mcl)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Metal Contact Limit (MCL) This output will change state when the “Metal Contact” count is equal to or greater than the configured “MCLT”. Metal Contact Count Limit (MCLT) Amount of counts allowed before the output responds.

  • Page 36: Any Pinhole Alarm (Aph)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester – Non Latch Mode The output will change state for the configured “ABMS” time. – Latch Mode The output will change state until it is reset at the front panel or remotely. Any Barewire Alarm Time (ABMS) Set in seconds (.01 –...

  • Page 37: Fault Typing

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Fault Typing The HF-15B has the ability to distinguish between four different types of faults. The four types of faults consist of: Pinhole, Metal Contact, Multi Pinhole, and Gross Barewire. PINHOLE A high voltage discharge where the electrode does not make physical contact with the conductor of the product being tested.

  • Page 38: Spark Tester Configuration (Usb)

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Spark Tester Configuration (USB) Contact factory for details at support@clintoninstrument.com HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 37...

  • Page 39: Testing Your Product

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Testing Your Product CAUTION: During installation, the spark tester was programmed to report and respond to faults in specific ways. Internal settings must not be changed except by qualified personnel. 1. Place your product in the bead chain electrode. Be sure the wire is centered in the electrode.

  • Page 40: Rs-485 Interface

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester RS-485 Interface The 9-Pin D-Subminiature connector for the RS-485 Multi-Drop Full Duplex Interface port is located on the back of the spark tester. It is labeled RS-485. The spark tester can receive commands and requests from a computer or PLC through this port.

  • Page 41: Analog Interface

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Analog Interface Analog Interface Pin Functions Description Function Notes This output will activate when any fault Max. Voltage 30V Remote Process control type is detected and will remain on for DC, Max. Current pulse (collector) the Any Fault Alarm Time.

  • Page 42: Fieldbus Communications Interface

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Fieldbus Communications Interface The model HF-15B can be purchased with an optional Fieldbus Communications Interface. (Model HF-15BX) This interface will allow the installation of several communication options. (DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet).

  • Page 43: Fieldbus Spark Tester Parameter Addresses

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Fieldbus Spark Tester Parameter Addresses The fieldbus parameters are 2 bytes each. The LSB will be at the lower byte offset, the MSB at the higher byte offset. As an example, the setpoint is 5000 volts (1388H in hexadecimal). The setpoint is at a word address 5. When reading the two bytes of the setpoint the LSB (value of 88H) would be received first and the MSB (value of 13H) would be received second.
  • Page 44 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Below are the individual bits for Status Word 0 GLOBAL VOLTAGE ENABLED Bit 0 Set when all conditions allow voltage to be generated AV HVL STATUS Bit 1 Set when the Actual Voltage >= HVL On voltage...

  • Page 45: Cic Xm Utility

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester CIC XM Utility To configure any of the active CompactCom™ modules (DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet), plug in a micro USB cable and run the CIC XM Utility. If the USB cable is not connected the CIC XM Utility will prompt for the USB cable as shown.
  • Page 46 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester To modify these values, press the Edit Button. The Read Only indicator disappears indicating that the values can be modified. An example is shown below. Once edits are complete, press the Save Button. The following screen will be shown indicating a power cycle is required.

  • Page 47: Calibration

    “ground” terminal on the HF-CAL, and clip the other end to the ground Stud on the rear of the HF-15B spark tester chassis. 2. With the power to the HF-15B Spark Tester turned off connect the shortest possible white high voltage test lead to the “HIGH VOLTAGE INPUT”...

  • Page 48: Taking Calibration Readings

    Fault Count display will change to “*.01.0”. 10. Using the UP/DOWN arrows adjust the reading on the meter from the HF-CAL until the reading is within the rated tolerance for the HF-15B or as close to the value on the Fault count display.

  • Page 49: Evm Calibration Procedure

    0 using the VOLTAGE ADJUST down arrow button. Turn OFF the spark tester. 2. With the power to the HF-15B Spark Tester turned off connect the high voltage input on the EVM to the Spark Tester electrode. Use the shortest high voltage lead possible.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Calibration

    “*.01.0”. 14. Using the UP/DOWN arrows adjust the reading on the EVM until the reading is within the rated tolerance for the HF-15B or as close to the value on the Fault count display. 15. Once the EVM and the value on the Fault Counter match press the “R” button to redisplay the set point value “S.01.0”.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester 20. Press the “R” button again to return the Fault Count Display to display the Voltage Monitor Value. If this Value does not match the output voltage value on the EVM, press the “CR” button to change the fault Display to “*.01.0”.
  • Page 52 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester It is important to inspect the electrode and electrode mounting plate periodically for residue and wear. Insulation and water deposits can reduce the effectiveness of the spark test. The red electrode mounting plate may be wiped with a clean, dry cloth. Bead chain assemblies contaminated with insulation residue should be removed from the high voltage test module and cleaned with a wire brush.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    The Fault Count Displays “E.HVD” 1. The high voltage will not turn on due to a possible hardware failure. Please contact the Clinton Instrument Company for assistance The Test Voltage Displays “XMRE” HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 52...

  • Page 54: Setting Factory Defaults

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester 1. This is display when the RC buttons are pressed, and the Spark Tester is in Remote Enable Mode. After adjusting the voltage with the product in the electrode, a lower voltage is displayed.

  • Page 55: Replacement Parts

    Electrode Mounting Pate for BD-12, BD-13 92240i Cover Clear Safety for BD-12, BD13 92264 Hinge Surface Mount 40 Series (Requires 2) 92356i Assy Transformer High Voltage 15kV HF-15B Only 03004 Switch, Interlock 92283 4 – Pin Terminal Block Connector Kit (Green) 91069 9 –...

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Note: Printed circuit boards are carefully constructed and calibrated at the factory. Components are not supplied for field repair of boards. Please return faulty circuit boards to the factory or to your Clinton sales representative for evaluation.
  • Page 57 Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The Clinton Instrument Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 58: Fs-4 Floor Stand Assembly

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester FS-4 Floor Stand Assembly Item No. Item Description Qty. Test Module 6 mm Split Lock Washer M6 x 16 Hexhead Screw Item No. Item Description Qty. Base Outer Column 10-1.5 x 30 mm bolt 10-1.5 mm Hex Nut...

  • Page 59: Grounding Of Conductors During The Spark Test

    Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester Grounding of Conductors during the spark test HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 58...
  • Page 60 Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 59...

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