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DTS-60A DTS-100A Dielectric Oil Test Set Operator’s Manual Manual Version 2.01 High Voltage...
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Information regarding any errors found in it or suggestions concerning improvement are appreciated. Since products are subject to continuous check and improvement, High Voltage inc. reserves the right to make changes in information contained in this manual without prior notification.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Icons & Notation This icon indicates danger conditions! Danger! This icon indicates warnings! Warning! This icon indicates a hint or a tip! Note!
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PERATORS ANUAL This Operator manual contains instructions for the operation of a High Voltage power source. The operator of this equipment must use good judgement and follow all safety precautions noted in this guide to ensure the protection of themselves and others in close proximity to the test area.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Table of Contents 1. Specifications and Controls 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.2 Control Panel 1.3 User Interface 1.3.1 Menu Overview 1.3.2 Keypad Operations 1.3.3 Warning Messages 1.3.4 Question Messages 1.3.5 Error Messages 1.3.6 Indicators 1.4 Setup the Equipment...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 5. User Defined Tests 5.1. Test Description 5.1.1 Test Structure 5.1.2 Test Operations 5.2. Select Test Menu 5.3. Script Files for User Defined Tests 5.3.1. Script File Commands and Arguments 5.3.2. Script File Test Examples 6.
PERATORS ANUAL Specifications and Controls This section describes the specifications, controls, and features of the DTS-60A & DTS-100A AC Dielectric Oil Test Sets. Included in this section is a brief introduction about the equipment’s set up and start up. Features and Specifications...
The DTS-60A & DTS-100A AC Dielectric Oil Test Sets provide automatic, programmable, and accurate measurement of breakdown voltage for insulating oils used in high-voltage electrical equipment. Main features of the DTS-60A & DTS-100A Series of AC Dielectric Oil Test Sets User Interface Dot Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (128x64) ...
Keypad Compact 5-key keypad for equipment operation. Printer Dot Matrix printer for optionally outputting results from the current test, or from the stored history of the last fifty tests performed. Figure 1.1 – DTS-60A / DTS100A Control Panel...
ANUAL 1.3.2 Keypad Operations The DTS-60A and DTS-100A use a typical lcd/keypad interface in which the actions of the keys are defined by the type of menu or application dialog that is active. The most common types are listed below. Any special key functionality for a given dialog are detailed later in the manual.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 1.4 illustrates the Operator String Edit Operation. The example refers to a string entry for the Operator Name (see section 2.3.2). Press the ENTER key in order to enable the String STEP 1...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.3 Warning Messages The LCD display will show a warning message in the following cases: Lid is Open, Figure 1.5. This warning message is displayed when the Lid of the equipment is open while a test is running.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Verify Electrode/Gap Spacing, Figure 1.6a/b. This warning message is displayed at the startup of every test procedure, in order to remind the user to check the electrodes type and spacing, according to the selected test.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.4 Question Messages The unit may display the following Question Messages. Continue Test?, Figure 1.7. This question message is displayed during the Simple Test after a breakdown has been detected. The operator is prompted with a "Yes/No" prompt. Use the 'UP' key to select the "Yes"...
HV ON STIR High Voltage On/Off Indicator Stirrer on/off indicator 12:10 01/08/16 65°F Figure 1.12 – Indicators during a test stage: high voltage ON; stirrer ON; test stage 3 TEST:ASTM-D1816/84 TIMER: 00:00:05 AFTER BD WAIT TIMER... STAGE Current Stage Indicator 35.2...
The DTS-60A and DTS-100A one-piece construction permits convenient portability. The test set requires that the unit is operated with the control panel in the horizontal position, in order to keep oil level over high voltage transformer in the high voltage tank.
After closing the lid, the user should press the ‘ENTER’ key to start the test. Whenever you see an ERROR message contact the distributor or High Voltage Inc. directly.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Menu/Submenus and Settings This section describes the equipment’s Menus and Submenus. The interface supports a simple menu/submenu structure in order to provide user- friendly operation. Menu Operation Overview Main Menu Settings Submenu Time/Date Dialog 2.3.1...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.1 Menu Operation Overview In every menu/submenu screen, the first line indicates the title and the following lines indicate the possible selections, Figure 2-1. The guide uses a selector for pointing to the current selection and the selection title becomes highlighted.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.2 Main Menu The Main Menu is displayed by pressing the ‘MENU’ key, Figure 2.2. The possible selections are the following: Select Test Go to the Select Test Submenu. Settings Go to the System Settings Submenu. The latter includes the basic system settings, which are the Time/Date setup, Operator setup, LCD Contrast setup, Language setup, Region setup, and the application to Update Firmware.
Region Dialog for choosing the time/date/temp format: European - DD/MM/YY °C American - MM/DD/YY °F Update Firmware Dialog for loading new firmware into the system. Contact High Voltage to see if a new version is available. MENU SETTINGS No operation...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.1 Time/Date Dialog The Time/Date dialog provides the ability to set the date and time. A step-by-step Time and Date setup procedure is depicted in Figure 2.4. Press the ENTER key while the selector points to...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.2 Operator Dialog The Operator dialog is used for assigning labels for operator and company info, that is then used on printouts and test history information extracted by a computer. The header information contains the...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.3 LCD Contrast Dialog The LCD Contrast dialog is used for optimizing the viewing of the display. When the user presses the ‘ENTER’ key for entering the LCD Contrast Setting a bar graph representing the current contrast is displayed, Figure 2-6.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.4 Language Dialog The Language dialog is used for changing the language of the user interface. As of this time, the following languages are available: English; German; French; Spanish; and Greek. Figure 2-7 illustrates how to change the language from English to Spanish.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.5 Region Dialog The Region dialog is used to select the date, time, and temperature format. The formats are as follows: EUROPEAN - DD/MM/YYYY °C AMERICAN - MM/DD/YYYY °F Figure 2.8 illustrates the process of changing format from EUROPEAN to AMERICAN.
This dialog is used to prepare the system to update the firmware. Appendix III provides details on using a PC to fetch and load new firmware. Contact your distributor or High Voltage, Inc. directly for support. Figure 2.8 illustrates the preparing the system for a firmware update.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Simple Test This section describes the operations of the Simple Test procedure. Simple Test Operations Simple Test Initialization Simple Test Controls Simple Test Execution Simple Test Termination Simple Test Example...
The user may run up to 30 stages and may repeat the procedure for one insulator-oil filling any number of times and that will be considered as a single test. Before every new high voltage stage, the operator can modify the voltage rate and turn the stirrer on or off.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 3.2 Simple Test Initialization After the user selects Simple Test, the system displays a warning message for the electrodes spacing and the system is halted, Figure 3-2. TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER:00:00:00 VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s Warning Message Verify Electrodes ENTER >...
Test Name line: Adjustable voltage ramp (blinking) line: Stage Count for this test run Current high voltage output (large digits in kV) Stirrer icon (if enabled) Last line: Current time, date and temperature or test messages TEST:SIMPLE TEST Program Name is Simple Test...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 3.4 Simple Test Execution Pressing the ‘ENTER’ starts the Simple Test. While the test is running, it can be stopped by pressing any key and the test will be stopped. The Simple Test will continue increasing the voltage until a breakdown is detected, as shown in Figure 3-5.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 3.5 Simple Test Completion At the end of each test stage, the user will be prompted with a Question Message with option to "Continue Test? " as shown in Figure 3-6. The user is presented with a "YES" icon. If the user presses the ‘ENTER’ key the Simple Test will proceed to start the next stage by first waiting and prompting the user to verify the voltage ramp in kV/s as described in sections 3.3 and 3.4...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL The user is then prompted with a "Printer Results?" Question Message, as shown in Figure 3-8. TEST RESULTS TEST:SIMPLE TEST NUM. BD: 5 Print Question Message Showing "No" Icon Selected Results? 12:10 01/08/16 65°F Figure 3-8 –...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 3.6 Simple Test Example A detailed walk through of Simple Test example is illustrated in the figures 3-8 a/b/c/d. STEP 1 Verify Electrode/Gap Spacing Warning ! TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER:00:00:00 The user must be sure that the electrodes and VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s...
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0.5 kV/s STAGE STIR 12:10 01/08/16 65°F STEP 7 TEST:SIMPLE TEST The High Voltage On indicator is depicted. TIMER:00:00:02 Voltage is increasing at the rate of 0.5kV/s VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s and the stage has been running for two seconds. STAGE...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL The system ask for another test for the same oil STEP 9 ENTER TEST:SIMPLE TEST sample. If this is desired the user should press the TIMER:00:01:36 ENTER key. VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s Continue Test? 12:10 01/08/16 65°F...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL STEP 13 The Simple Test Results are shown. TEST RESULTS TEST:SIMPLE TEST NUM. BD: 10 The number of breakdowns, mean breakdown MEAN: 48.24kV voltage, and standard deviation are displayed STD: 02.49kV PRESS ANY KEY...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Standard Tests This section describes the operations of the Standard Tests procedure. Standard Test Description Select a Standard Test Standard Test Execution Standard Test Example...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 4.1 Standard Test Description The DTS60A includes the most common international standards for testing insulating oil. Upon selecting a standard test from the Test Menu, the user interface proceeds to the start screen for the test, awaiting user interaction to proceed.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 4.2 Select a Standard Test The Select Test dialog allows the operator to choose between: Simple Test; The Standard Tests; any User Defined Test, as shown in Figure 4-3. An arrow at the right side of a test name indicates that this is the last selected test.
Stage of execution, as well as the desired Voltage value and Duration. Obviously, the large digits indicate the current high voltage output (in kV) and the left icon indicates the Stirrer State (on/off). Finally, the last line is used for user...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL During a Test Stage, the screen changes to show that high voltage is On, shows the start voltage and rate of rise, duration of the test so far, and the voltage, as shown in Figure 4-9. TEST:ASTM-D1816/84...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL The LCD display will indicate when the Standard Test has completed and will prompt the operator with a Question Message that provides the option of printing the results. These test results are stored internally for later retrieval. Figure 4-11 shows the screen after the Standard Test has finished.
Test Program Name TIMER:00:00:30 Count up Timer for current stage duration 1.0kV/s > BREAKDOWN Rate of rise from 0kV to breakdown 30.7 STAGE HV on Current Stage/ High Voltage ON Indicator 12:10 01/08/16 65°F System Messages TEST:ASTM-D1816/84 Test Program Name TIMER:00:00:21 Count up Timer for current stage duration AFTER BD WAIT TIMER...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL User Defined Tests This section describes the operations of the User Defined Tests procedure. These tests follow the same structure as Standard Tests, yet allow more flexibility in creating test sequences. Test Description Test Structure 5.1.1...
The DTS-60A & DTS-100A dielectric oil testers support the execution of user programmable testing scenarios. The main objective of the programmable test is the control of the high voltage on a time basis. Moreover, the test includes options for controlling the Stirrer and the Breakdown measurements.
The Test continues the operation according to the parameters described in the 1 Stage. The Voltage Parameter and the Duration are inputs to the voltage controller, which will control the high voltage output. More specifically, if the voltage value indicates kV then the voltage controller will immediately adjust (according to the maximum system’s rate) the output voltage to the programmed value...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL SIMPLE TEST Verify Electrodes/Gap Spacing Wait for Enter Concurrent Processes Load Stage Info Breakdown Interrupt Detector BreakDown LCD Update Voltage Wait for Breakdown Interrupt Voltage Output Controller Voltage Compute Accurate High Voltage Voltage Wait for After...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.3 Script Files for Tests The method for creating User Defined Tests is implemented by using specific commands over the Remote Operation communications link. This link is either RS-232 or a USB Serial Port.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL The data items in figure 5-2 can get the following values: Command = new 1. Program Name Up to 12 characters. Do not use a space. Use ‘_’ instead. 2. Electrode Gap Value Floating-point value that indicates the Electrode Spacing (eg.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Command = end End of the Test Script File Two examples follow, in order to clarify the development of script files.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.3.2 Script File Test Examples In order to make clear the above descriptions two examples will be mentioned. The first one concerns the IEC 156/63 International Standard and the other a more complicated scenario.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL b. Complicated Example Consider a more complicated example, depicted in Figure 22. The 1 10min 0 kV duration is the Startup Wait time. After this the program consists of 7 stages: stage : 1kV/s for 10 sec...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL It is possible to replicate the whole test, in order to make a more complex scenario. For example, a 4 replicated test scenario could be a Test with 28 stages. In such a test the user should edit the After Breakdown Stage parameter, in order for the operation to proceed with the first stage of the next replica.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL History and Results This section describes the operations of the History and the Test Results. History Results Example Using History Results...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 6.1 History Results The system is capable of storing the results of the last 50 tests. This section describes the History Results application. The History Results screen is shown in Figure 6-1. The display contains the following information:...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 6.2 Example Using History Results An example of the History Results operation, is illustrated in Figure 6-2. From the MAIN MENU select the TEST HISTORY STEP 1 ENTER MENU item and press the ENTER key.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Printer & Printouts This section describes the equipment’s printer and the printout of the test's results. Printer Description Changing the Paper Roll Printout Description...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 7.1 Printer Description The printer is an ultra-compact thermal line printer with the capability of printing forty characters per line. Figure 7-1 is shows a front external view. 1. Paper Roll Compartment 2. Cover Opening Levers 3.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL The control of the printer uses one key (feed key) and a status LED. 1. Feed Key – When the feed key is pressed the printer advances the paper. 2. Status LED – The green status LED displays the printer operating status and this check is performed on-line.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 7.2 Changing the Paper Roll To change the Paper Roll proceed as follows: 1. Open the printer cover, Fig. 7-3 2. Position the paper roll making sure it unrolls in the proper direction as shown in Fig. 7-4 3.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 7-5 – Changing the paper roll - Step 3 Figure 7-6 – Changing the paper roll - Step 4...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 7.3 Printout Description Upon completion of a test, the user is prompted to print the results of the test. In Fig. 7-7 is depicted the printed information. 1. High-Voltage Logo 2. Operator information 3. Time and Date 4.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Remote Operation This section describes the equipment’s Remote Operation functionality Remote Operation Description and Operation System Commands and Parameters 8.2.1 8.2.2 time 8.2.3 date 8.2.4 operator 8.2.5 contrast 8.2.6 Test Commands test list 8.3.1 test read 8.3.2...
PERATORS ANUAL 8.1 Remote Operation Description and Operation The DTS-60A & DTS-100A provide a Remote Operation feature over a USB Serial Link or RS-232. This allows control of system parameters, download of test results, and programming of User Defined Tests.
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When the system enters Remote Operation mode, the terminal screen displays a start-up message and a user prompt showing the model of the unit, which indicates that the system is ready to accept commands, as follows: ----------------------------------------- High Voltage Inc. DTS-60A AC Dielectric Oil Test Set ----------------------------------------- Remote Management System... ----------------------------------------- DTS60A >...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.2 System Commands and Parameters 8.2.1 ver Command The ver command is used to echo the current version of the system’s firmware. DTS60A > ver Firmware Version 1.03 1 2016, 20:32:47 DTS60A > 8.2.2 cls Command The cls command is used for clearing the terminal screen.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.2.4 date Command The date command is used for echoing or setting the system's date. If no argument is given, the system returns the current date. Note that the date command uses European format dd/mm/yy...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.2.6 contrast Command The contrast command is used for asking or setting the LCD contrast, Figure 8-7. Possible values are 0 to 15. If no argument is given, the system returns the current contrast setting value.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.3.2 test read <test ID#> The test read <test ID#> command displays information about the selected test id#. The first block of information table includes: Test Name; Electrode Spacing and Type; Number of Stages; Start Up Wait Timer; and Start Up Stirrer Timer (see section 4.1).
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.3.3 test delete <ID #> The test delete <ID #> command deletes a User Defined Test. Example: DTS60A > test list Available Tests List... -------------------------------------------------- ID : Name Creation Time & Date Stages --------------------------------------------------...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.3.4 test erase The test erase command deletes all User Defined Tests. Example: DTS60A > test list Available Tests List... -------------------------------------------------- ID : Name Creation Time & Date Stages -------------------------------------------------- 00 : IEC-156/95 01 : IEC-156/63...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.3.5 test download The test download command is used for creating a User Defined Test. By entering the command, the system is ready to receive a Script Test File (see section 5.3), which describes a specific test scenario.
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.4 Test Result Download - history command The history command is used to output the last 50 test results. 8.4.1 history list The history list command shows all 50 test results, showing: Report ID #; Program Name;...
5:00.5kV/s,0000.0 >0002.6kV, BreakDown DTS60A > 8.4.3 history erase The history erase command clears out all Test Results from the DTS-60A & DTS-100A's memory. Example: DTS60A > history erase Are you sure you want to erase ALL history results: Y/N? y Erasing History Results...Wait a moment...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Appendix I - Care and Maintenance 1. Clean the test vessel 2. Calibrate System Periodically - contact High Voltage, Inc. at service@hvinc.com...
DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL Appendix II – Example Test Program Script Files Standard Electrodes Procedures Shape and Spacing Tolerance Rate Start-up Start-up Stages After After Dimensions Rise Wait Stirrer Stirrer Timer Timer evaluated Wait Timer Timer IEC 156/95 Type I/II 2.5 mm...
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DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL prg 6 new RVHP_1985 2.5 0.05 mm type_II 00:10:00 00:00:00 06 prg 6 stage 00 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:00:00 00:05:00 00:01:00 next store prg 6 stage 01 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:00:00 00:05:00 00:01:00 next store prg 6 stage 02 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:00:00 00:05:00 00:01:00 next store prg 6 stage 03 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:00:00 00:05:00 00:01:00 next store...
Appendix III – Firmware Upgrade Procedure The DTS-60A and DTS-100A systems support in-system firmware upgrades. Contact High Voltage, Inc. or your distributor to check for any firmware updates. Obtain the isp.exe file and any supporting batch files Obtain the latest hex file from High Voltage, Inc.
The DTS Remote Operation Program (DTSRO) is a companion desktop application that allows off line retrieval of previous test results. DTSRO is compatable with both the DTS-60A and DTS-100A 1. Locate and run the install package located on the flash drive shipped with the system, or contact High Voltage Inc. for a copy.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL (d) Click Install (e) Click Finish - The program will run if you leave the "Run ..." checkbox checked. (f) The install package will also place a shortcut on the Desktop.
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ANUAL 2. Operation of DTS Remote Operation (DTSRO) (a) DTSRO communicates over a serial communications link. The first step is to specify the connection to the DTS-60A or DTS-100A. Click Communications, then click Choose Serial Link (b) The Choose Serial Link Dialog will appear. It will list available Serial Links, choose the link that is attached to the system, then click the "Open Serial Link"...
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL (e) The list of test results will be shown in the "Tests" list box. The system's firmware version and stored Operator settings will also be shown. (f) Now we are ready to fetch Stage Data from an individual test. To do this, simply click on a result in the Test list box.
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DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL (i) A print dialog will appear, select the desired printer and click the "OK" button (j) To write the data as a text file, click the "Write To File" button. (k) A Save File dialog will appear, allowing the operator to choose where they would like to store the file. It will always start off pointing at the \My Documents folder.
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DTS-60A / DTS-100A O PERATORS ANUAL (m) The contents of the text file for the above result appear as follows: High Voltage Inc. DTS-60A Test Report Firmware Version 1.08 Operator Company = HIGH_VOLTAGE_INC Report ID : 81 Time : 17:28...
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ANUAL 3. Changing DTS type - DTS-60A or DTS-100A (a) DTSRO assumes that it is communicating with a DTS-60A unless otherwise indicated. If you are extracting data from a DTS-100A, you must click on Help->DTS-100A (b) After this item has been clicked, a dialog will appear to confirm the choice, and a check mark will appear next to the DTS-100A label the next time you click on Help.
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SUSPECTED DEFECT: CAUSE OF DEFECT: With the above information provided, High Voltage, Inc. will determine if the return of the equipment is appropriate. If deemed appropriate, a Return Authorization Number will be issued. At that time, the Purchaser will be instructed how to mark and return the equipment.
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High Voltage. repair by any person, firm or corporation not specifically authorized in writing by High Voltage, or (iii) defects caused by or due to handling by SALE AND DELIVERY. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, sale carrier, or incurred during shipment, transshipment or other move.
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If inspection deemed self-executing, and in the event that either party fails to appear at discloses that the defect is not one for which High Voltage is liable, then any properly noticed arbitration proceeding, an award may be entered Purchaser shall promptly reimburse High Voltage for all expenses incurred.
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