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MODEL 8525
Withstanding Voltage & Insulation Resistance Tester
Instruction Manual
TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION
I-01456-1

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  • Page 1 MODEL 8525 Withstanding Voltage & Insulation Resistance Tester Instruction Manual TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION I-01456-1...
  • Page 2 Enforcement Regulations Appendix Table 1 Dangerous Materials. [Explosive material], [Flammable material], [Inflammable material], [Flammable gas], [Oxidizing material] ※Model 8525 internally uses the metallic materials. There is a fear of deterioration due to corrosion or rust and explosion or inflaming by an electric spark. ●...
  • Page 3 Do not carry the product holding its red bushing at high voltage output terminal section (refer to ⑥ and ⑲ of the article 3 Name of parts and functions). ＊The bushing (red) may break, causing serious injury by the fallen 8525. ●...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1. Preface ........................... 5 Initial setting at the time of delivery ……………………………………………… 5 2. Confirmation prior to use ..................….. 6 ......................……. 6 Unpacking …................……. 6 Cautions for handling ................…..7 3. Name of parts and functions Front panel .....................…….. 7 Rear panel ....................……..
  • Page 5 ……………………………………………………………………… 35 10. Memory function ………………………………………………………… 35 10.1 Configuration of memory ………………………………………………………………… 36 10.2 Memory write-in ………………………………………………………………… 37 10.3 Memory read-out …………………………………… 38 11. Test procedure (from start to judgement result) ……… 38 11.1 Setting of test voltage for withstanding voltage test (before starting test) 11.2 W –...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Model deals high voltage, so it is designed to provide many protective functions and 8525 various concerns to secure the operators’ safety. As the withstanding voltage tester, this model has the capability of max. output 5kV and ●...

  • Page 7: Confirmation Prior To Use

    ● Cautions for handling Since the Model 8525 deals high voltage, it is designed paying special attention to safety. However, it is still dangerous as it outputs high voltage of max. 5kV. An erroneous handling may cause fatal accident. In order avoid any accident, please strictly observe the following cautions and take utmost care for safety.

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts And Functions

    3. Name of parts and functions ● Front panel ＲＡＮＧＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＭＥＭＯＲＹ ＪＵＤＧＥ ＭＯＤＥ ＡＣ Ｍ Ｗ－ＴＥＳＴ Ｉ－ＴＥＳＴ Ｗ－Ｉ ＲＥＡＤＹ ｋＶ Ｎ ｏ． ｋ Ｖ Ｉ ＤＣ ＧＯＯＤ ＧＯＯＤ Ｉ－Ｗ ＲＥＭＯＴＥ ＡＣ ＴＥＳＴ ＶＯＬＴＡＧＥ ＣＵＲＲＥＮＴ／ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ ＨＩＧＨ ＨＩＧＨ Ｗ ＫＥＹ ＬＯＣＫ ｍＡ...
  • Page 9 Name of parts and functions ⑪ Buzzer hole Hole to let the buzzer sound be audible at the time of judgement. WARNING Do not put any thing in the buzzer hole or insert a screwdriver or else. It may cause electric shock if touched with metal piece. ●...
  • Page 10 Name of parts and functions Test time display Displays the test time of each test (withstanding voltage and insulation resistance test). During the test it display the time remaining. TIME When the test time is set to OFF, the time lapse is displayed during the test. lamp Lit up during time of mask timer, in the insulation resistance test.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Name of parts and functions ● Rear panel RS-232C HIGH VOLTAGE FUSE 7A 100V 50/60Hz REMOTE/OUT OUTPUT MAX 5kV REMOTE STATUS OUT 注 意 ｃ START STOP REAR:ON VOLTAGE MONITOR ＣＡＵＴ ＩＯＮ ＮＣ ＋ － 保護接地端子は確実に 大地ア ースして くださ い 。 EN S U R EGR OU N D I N GOF P R OT E CT I V E EA R T H T ER M I N A L .
  • Page 12 Name of parts and functions Terminal blocks for remote control. REMOTE When the terminal is in short-circuit, the test is started by START C REAR:ON C short-circuiting the terminal. START C connector ⑤ is in use, When the terminal is REMOTE START C disabled.

  • Page 13: Preparation Prior To Use

    4. Preparation prior to use ● Zero adjustment of output voltmeter Before powering ON the power source switch, please confirm that the pointer of the output voltmeter indicates “0”. If it is deviated, make an adjustment turning the zero adjuster ⑨ with the screwdriver. ●...

  • Page 14: Connection Of Power Supply Cable

    Preparation prior to use After connecting the low voltage side cable to the terminal, make sure to fix the locking metal to the terminal. LOW terminal ⑦ or ⑳ LOW voltage side cable（black） ８５２５ M ain Locking metal Fasten the U-shape ditch side to the LOW terminal of the tester main unit. WARNING If the low voltage side cable is disconnected, whole the test sample is charged with high voltage and may cause a danger of an electric shock.

  • Page 15: Setting Items In Each Mode

    5. Setting items in each mode ● READY status switch ①, all the display segments are lit up for about 3 When turned ON the POWER seconds and then switch is lit up, entering into READY status. READY In READY status of automatic test mode (W-I, I-W), the setting of test condition of the withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test are alternatively displayed at the cycle of 2 seconds.

  • Page 16: Kind Of Test And Flow Of Setting

    6. Kind of test and flow of setting ● Kind of test W-I (Withstanding voltage test → Insulation resistance test) Automatic test I-W (Insulation resistance test → Withstanding voltage test) (AUTO) W (Withstanding voltage test) Single test I (Insulation resistance test) ●...

  • Page 17: Setting Of Test Item

    7. Setting of test item ● Status of display and expression in instruction manual Digital display Flat display LED lamp ● W-TEST Lit-up mode GOOD ◎ W-TEST Blinking mode GOOD ○ W-TEST Turn-off mode GOOD The above displays are expressed as follows in this instruction manual. Display Explanation Example...

  • Page 18: Key Lock

    Setting of test item ● Key lock switch ③ and Key lock disables the operation by the switches other than START switch ②. When remote controlled, the start is made through the remote STOP control. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ●...

  • Page 19: Setting Of Test Condition For Withstanding Voltage Test

    8. Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test The test condition can be set when the test mode W-I, I-W or W is selected. W-I is the automatic test mode of withstanding voltage test → insulation resistance test. I-W is the automatic test mode of insulation resistance test → withstanding voltage test. W is the single test mode of withstanding voltage test.

  • Page 20: Referential Voltage

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Referential voltage Adjustable range: 0.00~5.00kV This is the voltage to apply to the sample to be tested, and which is to be set according to the specifications of the test sample. Once the referential voltage is set, the test is stopped unless the test voltage set by the knob ④...
  • Page 21 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the referential voltage] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH...

  • Page 22: High Limit Of Leak Current

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● High limit of leak current Adjustable range: 0.1~110.0mA, provided that it is higher than the low limit value. Once the high limit of leak current is set, the test is stopped when the leak current of test sample exceeds the set value, lighting the up and sounding the buzzer.

  • Page 23: Low Limit Of Leak Current

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Low limit of leak current Adjustable range: 0.0~109.0mA, provided that it is less than the high limit value. Once the low limit of leak current is set, the test is stopped when the leak current of test sample is less than the set value, lighting the up and sounding the buzzer.
  • Page 24 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the low limit of leak current] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○...

  • Page 25: Test Time

    Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test ● Test time Adjustable range: 0.5~999 s The test time can be set to arbitrary value, or can be turned OFF. [When turning OFF the setting of test time] ・・・ Effective in W (withstanding voltage) single test RANGE TIME MEMORY...
  • Page 26 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test To the next setting Press key, then changes to the followings depending upon the test item. Test item Setting item after movement (withstanding voltage test → Setting of test voltage for insulation resistance test insulation resistance test.
  • Page 27 Setting of test condition for withstanding voltage test [When setting the test time] RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH...

  • Page 28: Setting Of Test Condition For Insulation Resistance Test

    9. Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test The test condition can be set when the test mode W-I, I-W or I is selected. W-I is the automatic test mode of withstanding voltage test → insulation resistance test. I-W is the automatic test mode of insulation resistance test → withstanding voltage test. I is the single test mode of insulation resistance test.

  • Page 29: High Limit Of Resistance Value

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● High limit of resistance value Adjustable range: 0.2MΩ~2000MΩ Once the high limit of resistance value is set, the test is stopped when the insulation resistance of test sample is higher than the set value, lighting the up and JUDGE HIGH...
  • Page 30 Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test [When setting the high limit of resistance value] ] ・・・ Useful for detection of disconnection of test sample and so on RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY...

  • Page 31: Low Limit Of Resistance Value

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Low limit of resistance value Adjustable range: 0.1MΩ~1999MΩ, provided that it is less than the high limit value. Once the low limit of resistance value is set, the test is stopped when the insulation resistance of test sample is lower than the set value, lighting the up and JUDGE...

  • Page 32: Time Of Mask Timer

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Time of mask timer Adjustable range: 0.3~50.0s. Mask time can not be turned OFF. Mask timer is the timer to prohibit the comparator action for a certain period of time. During the mask timer is in operation, lamp is lit up.

  • Page 33: Test Time

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Test time Adjustable range: 0.5~999 s The test time can be set to arbitrary value, or can be turned OFF. [When turning OFF the setting of test time] ・・・ Effective in I (insulation resistance) single test RANGE TIME MEMORY...
  • Page 34 Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test Finish of setting Press key, then the setting is memorized and returns to READY status. ENTER Note: After the test time is turned OFF and, when the test mode is changed to auto mode and the key is pressed, the test time display blinks with ENTER...

  • Page 35: Discharging Function

    Setting of test condition for insulation resistance test ● Discharging function Setting: ON or OFF This function allows to discharge the electricity charged in the test sample. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ●...

  • Page 36: Memory Function

    10. Memory function This tester is provided with 9 program memories to memorize the setting of test items and test condition of withstanding voltage and insulation resistance test. ● 10.1 Configuration of memory The items which can be memorized. Setting of test condition for Setting of test condition for Test item withstanding voltage test...

  • Page 37: Memory Write-In

    Memory function ● 10.2 Memory write-in RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH ○ ○ DISCHARGE MΩ...

  • Page 38: Memory Read-Out

    Memory function ● 10.3 Memory read-out RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ○ ○ ● ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH ○ ○ DISCHARGE MΩ...

  • Page 39: Test Procedure (From Start To Judgement Result)

    ③ Confirm that the lamp is lit up. READY Start of connection ① Connect the LOW side test lead to ⑦ (or ⑳) of 8525 main unit. ② Connect the high voltage side test lead to ⑥ (or ⑲) of 8525 HIGH VOLTAGE ③...
  • Page 40 Test procedure ※ Caution When the test voltage is out of the range of referential voltage ① Press switch ③, then the lamp ⑩ are lit up, and the START W-TEST DANGER starting the test with the preset test condition. ②...

  • Page 41: W-I Test (Withstanding Voltage Test → Insulation Resistance Test)

    Auto test W-I W-I test (withstanding voltage test → insulation resistance test) ● 11.2 In READY status, the display of test conditions of withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test (P44) alternates at the cycle of 2 seconds. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE...
  • Page 42 Auto test W-I ③ When the discharging function is set (display after finishing the insulation resistance test) In case that the discharging function is OFF, the process is up to ②. Display item Lit-up or blinking (items not mentioned are turned off) Test item lamp lit up.
  • Page 43 Auto test W-I (2) Good judgement Condition of good judgement ① Withstanding voltage test When the leak current value of the test sample is within the range until the time reaches the set time. ② Insulation resistance test When the resistance value of test sample is within the range high and low resistance limit until the time reaches the set time, except for the case within the mask time.
  • Page 44 Auto test W-I (3) NG judgement When the withstanding voltage test is NG When the memory is read out, the memory No. is displayed on the memory No. display. lamps may be lit up depending upon the setting. REMOTE KEY LOCK ①...

  • Page 45: I-W Test (Insulation Resistance Test → Withstanding Voltage Test)

    Auto test I-W I-W test (insulation resistance test → withstanding voltage test) ● 11.3 In READY status, the display of test conditions of withstanding voltage test (P40) and insulation resistance test alternates at the cycle of 2 seconds. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE...
  • Page 46 Auto test I-W ③ During the withstanding voltage test Display item Lit-up or blinking (items not mentioned are turned off) Test item lamp lit up. MODE I - W Test lamp lamp lit up. W-TEST I-TEST W-TEST Judgement of insulation resistance test lit up. JUDGE GOOD lamp lit up, “...
  • Page 47 Auto test I-W (2) Good judgement Condition of good judgement ① Withstanding voltage test When the leak current value of the test sample is within the range until the time reaches the set time. ② Insulation resistance test When the resistance value of test sample is within the range high and low resistance limit until the time reaches the set time, except for the case within the mask time.
  • Page 48 Auto test I-W (3) NG judgement When the insulation resistance test is NG When the memory is read out, the memory No. is displayed on the memory No. display. lamps may be lit up depending upon the setting. REMOTE KEY LOCK ①...

  • Page 49: W Test (Withstanding Voltage Single Test)

    W single test ● 11.4 W test (withstanding voltage single test) (1) Start RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ● ○ ● ○ ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ○ ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ● ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH...
  • Page 50 W single test (2) Good judgement Condition of good judgement When the leak current value of the test sample is within the range until the time reaches the set time. output can be changed to continuous output by the setting of GOOD output. GOOD [ref.
  • Page 51 W single test (3) NG judgement When the memory is read out, the memory No. is displayed on the memory No. display. lamps may be lit up or turned off depending upon the setting. REMOTE KEY LOCK ① W lamp ⑩ are turned off. -TEST DANGER ②...

  • Page 52: I Test (Insulation Resistance Single Test)

    I single test ● 11.5 I test (insulation resistance single test) (1) Start RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ● ○ ○ REMOTE GOOD GOOD AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ KEY LOCK HIGH HIGH HIGH...
  • Page 53 I single test (2) Good judgement Condition of good judgement When the resistance value of test sample is within the range high and low resistance limit until the time reaches the set time, except for the case within the mask time. output can be changed to continuous output by the setting of GOOD output.
  • Page 54 I single test (3) NG judgement When the insulation resistance test is NG When the memory is read out, the memory No. is displayed on the memory No. display. lamps may be lit up or turned off depending upon the setting. REMOTE KEY LOCK ①...

  • Page 55: Special Test Mode

    12. Special test mode Model 8525 is able to have the setting of 4 special functions by means of key operation on the front panel. (1) Double action start function Within 0.5 second from the stop signal having been ON/OFF, the test starts with input of start signal.

  • Page 56: Remote Control

    13. Remote control connector ⑤ on the On the model 8525 , a remote control is possible through REMOTE connector ⑱ on the rear panel. front panel, terminal REMOTE REMOTE/OUT WARNING When the tester is remote-controlled, high voltage is switched ON/OFF by...

  • Page 57: Operation By Remote/Out Connector

    Remote control ８ ５ ２ ５ ８ ５ ２ ５ Rear panel Rear panel START STOP C REAR:ON C START STOP C REAR:ON C START STOP START STOP Specification of input signal: ８ ５ ２ ５ Control input: Active LOW Rear panel Input level: “H”=16.8~24V “L”=0~3.8V...

  • Page 58: Operation By Rear:mode

    Remote control ● 13.4 Operation by REAR:MODE Features of REAR:MODE 1. The test mode (withstanding voltage or insulation resistance test) can be selected by a relay, sequencer etc. When the test mode is not selected, the test is performed by the test condition before entering the REAR:MODE.

  • Page 59: Priority Of Each Remote Control

    Priority of each remote control On the model there are 4 parts of setting for the remote control. If the plural 8525 numbers of the setting are made, they follow the priority specified in the following table. Item Setting of remote control Priority connector ⑰...

  • Page 60: External Control

    8525 The input and output signals are isolated from the internal circuit by photo-coupler. Also, the 8525 is provided with the power source of 24V DC 0.1A, which can be utilized...

  • Page 61: Interlock Signal

    During the interlock function is in operation, is displayed, the output of 8525 is shut off and the operation of all the switches are disabled. To cancel the interlock, short-circuit the pin 5 and pin 23 (COM) of the REMOTE/OUT connector ⑱...

  • Page 62: Output Signals And Power Supply For Control

    Output signals and power supply for control It is possible to take out each condition of the as output signal. 8525 The power supply of 24V DC for control is provided, so the relay etc. can be directly driven. (1) Specification of output signal (Pin No.10~17, 24~26, 28, 31, 32, 34)

  • Page 63: Status Output

    15. Status output ● 15.1 Name of STATUS OUTPUT and condition for output When the preset condition for output is met, the relay contact is output from the on the rear panel. In case that the plural numbers of output are STATUS OUT selected, the output is given when either condition is met.

  • Page 64: Setting Of Condition For Status Output

    Status output ● 15.3 Setting of condition for status output RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ W-TEST I-TEST READY ◎ ○ ○ GOOD GOOD REMOTE AC TEST VOLTAGE CURRENT/RESISTANCE ○ ○ HIGH HIGH KEY LOCK HIGH ○...

  • Page 65: Timing Chart

    16. Timing chart ①W-I mode(GOOD judgement) ②I-W mode(GOOD judgement) ③W-HIGH-NG action ④I-LOW-NG action ⑤W-test voltage-NG action START STOP READY After confirming After confirming After confirming After confirming After confirming low voltage low voltage low voltage low voltage low voltage TEST/H.V.OUT (DANGER) TEST TIME UP...

  • Page 66: Adjustment Of Buzzer Sound

    17. Adjustment of buzzer sound At the time of GOOD and NG judgement, the buzzer sounds. Sound volume of the buzzer is adjustable by the setting on the front panel. RANGE TIME MEMORY JUDGE MODE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 67: Monitor Output Of Voltage

    18. Monitor output of voltage The monitor output for the voltage of withstanding voltage test is provided on 8525 The monitor output is output from on the rear panel. RS-232C HIGH VOLTAGE FUSE 7A 100V 50/60Hz REMOTE/OUT OUTPUT MAX 5kV...

  • Page 68: Error Messages

    REMOTE/OUT Solutions: Turn OFF the power supply immediately. The main unit is may be faulty. 8525 Consult us or the dealer. Interlock input is turned OFF. Review the connection and sequence, and correctly connect the interlock input. switch ② and make READY status.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    20. Maintenance ● 20.1 Cleaning When the front panel or the case becomes dirty, wipe it with soft cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe it lightly with the soft cloth wetted with the neutral cleaner thinned by water, and finish the cleaning with dry cloth. Do not use organic solvent like benzene or paint thinner as they may deform or discolor the case.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    21. Specifications 1. Withstanding voltage test section 1.1 Test voltage (1) Applied voltage 0~2.5kV / 0~5kV AC (2) Output capacity 500VA (5kV, 100mA) at the power source voltage 100V AC. For the output current 50mA or higher, 30 min. or less continuously. (3) Wave shape Shape of commercial power source.
  • Page 71 Specifications 2. Insulation resistance test section (1) Applicable standard Conformity with JIS C1302-1994 (2) Rated measuring voltage 500/1000V DC. (3) No load voltage Within 125% of the rated voltage. (4) Rated measuring current 1mA. (5) Short-circuit current 12mA or less. (6) Display 0.00~2000 (3 ranges, automatic change-over), 4 digits green LED, character height 10mm, automatic zero-suppress.
  • Page 72 Specifications 4. Input/output signal (1) Judgement system High and low limit digital comparator. (2) Connector 36P Anphenol connector on the rear panel. (3) Output signal Open collector 30V DC, 30mA MAX (4) Name of output signal TEST In test. Finish. TEST/H.V.
  • Page 73 Specifications 5. Status output The relay contact is output when the output condition set from the front panel. Contact configuration 1a contact. Contact capacity 250V AC / 1A (30V DC / 1A) Resistive load Setting condition 1) TEST/H.V. OUT 5) READY (Plural numbers of the 2) TEST 6) REMOTE...
  • Page 74 Specifications 9. Other functions (1) Interlock Locking condition when the lock PIN on the rear connector is open. When locked, is displayed. (2) Memory function 9 kinds of setting content (test mode, voltage range, referential voltage, high and low limit of leak current and test time of the withstanding voltage test, and voltage range, high and low limit value, test time, mask timer time and to activate or not discharging function of the insulation resistance test) are memorized.
  • Page 75 P R O TEC T I V E EA R TH TER MI N A L . UNIT:mm Contact Information Tsuruga Electrical Corporation Osaka Sale office / Overseas Trade Department Taiyo Seimei Osakaminami Building 5F 1-10-6, Abikohigashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Japan, 558-0013...
  • Page 76 RS-232C Interface for Model 8525 Instruction Manual TSURUGA ELECTRIC CORPORATION I-01457...
  • Page 77 Contents Page 1. Specifications ..........................2. Connections ............................. Connectors and signals ......................● Connection with host (reference) ..................● 3. Explanation of communication method ..................Communication method for command ................● Basic format of read-out command ..................● Basic format of setting and operation .................

  • Page 78: Specifications

    The model is provided standard with the RS-232C interface for communication, 8525 which allows to the remote control and the output of various data by a personal computer. [Note] There are many types of equipment on “host” side such as personal computer, sequencer and so on.

  • Page 79: Connections

    D-sub 9 pin or 25 pin OUTPUT MAX 5kV Ｗ ／ Ｉ Ａ Ｕ Ｔ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ Ｓ Ｔ Ｅ Ｒ Ｍ Ｏ Ｄ Ｅ Ｌ ８ ５ ２ ５ Host 8525 Make a connection of 8525 and host by cable.

  • Page 80: Explanation Of Communication Method

    6. 8525 responses even if a unit is not included in the parameter. Caution at the transmission of command Transmit the set command ( ○○○○ =) when the 8525 is in READY status. When the set command is transmitted from the host during the test, 8525 transmits an error to the host.
  • Page 81 In case that the command transmission is unconformable, 8525 transmits an error code to the host. Also provided on 8525 is the Response Setting to set whether or not to transmit the normal response from 8525 when the received transmission of command is normal.

  • Page 82: Basic Format Of Read-Out Command

    ● Basic format of read-out command When the “?” is added to the command letters sent from the host, 8525 transacts it as read-out command. To the read-out command, 8525 adds “=parameter” to the command letters and transmits it to the host.

  • Page 83: Explanation Of Command

    Buzzer sound volume 23/15 Host Command +  8525 Response+ Response time Note: The response time mentioned in the table is the referential value and may vary depending upon the condition of use. It is not to warrant the performance of...

  • Page 84: Remote= (Setting Of Remote Control)

    Makes the remote control setting ON. REMOTE=OFF  ….… Makes the remote control setting OFF. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 85: Keylock= (Setting Of Keylock)

    Transmission KEYLOCK=ON  KEYLOCK=OFF  Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF. Note: When the KEYLOCK=ON is set, the keylock can not be cancelled by key operation.

  • Page 86: Format= (Setting Of Response Format)

    Adds command name and unit to the response. FORMAT=OFF  ….… Does not adds command name and unit to the response. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 87: Response= (Setting Of Response)

    When 8525 receives the effective command, it transmits to the host ERROR=0. For the ineffective command, it transmits ERROR= No . : 8525 does not transmit the response to the host even if the effective command is received. When the command is ineffective, ERROR= No is transmitted regardless of ON/OFF of the Response Setting.

  • Page 88: Mode? (Read-Out Of Test Mode)

    Test mode is set to automatic sequential test mode of WI (withstanding voltage test → insulation resistance test). Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 89: Start (Start Of Test)

    START= 4.2.11 (start of test) Function Starts the test. Note: When the setting on 8525 main unit side of the special test mode - GOOD hold function is  , re-start with START command is also possible. START Structure Transmission START ...

  • Page 90: Status? (Read-Out Of Status)

    Reads out the status of 8525. It corresponds to the open collector output of REMOTE/OUT connector ⑱ (refer to the instruction manual of 8525 main unit). Note: It has no relation with the relay output of STATUS OUT terminal on the rear of 8525 under Setting of condition for status output (refer to P63 of instruction manual of the tester main unit).

  • Page 91: Idnt? (Read-Out Of Tester Identification)

    Reads out the model name, software version of the tester. IDNT? Structure Transmission IDNT? Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. IDNT=TSURUGA_8525_ROM-NO.421_Ver.1.02.00  ① ② ①Model name ②Software version (For improvement of quality, the software version might have been updated.) WVOLT= 4.2.15...

  • Page 92: Wlevel= (Setting Of Referential Voltage Of Withstanding Voltage Test)

    WLEVEL=1.50kV  ….. Sets the referential voltage of withstanding voltage test at 1.50kV. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF. WLEVEL? 4.2.18...

  • Page 93: Whigh= (Setting Of High Limit Of Leak Current)

    WHIGH=10.0mA  …... Sets the high limit of leak current of withstanding voltage test at 10.0mA. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 94: Wlow? (Read-Out Of Low Limit Value Of Leak Current)

    WLOW=2.0mA  …….. Sets the low limit of leak current of withstanding voltage test at 2.0mA. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 95: Wtimer? (Read-Out Of Test Time Of Withstanding Voltage Test)

    Transmission WTIMER=60.0s  …….. Sets the test time of withstanding voltage test at 60.0sec.. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 96: Ivolt= (Setting Of Test Voltage Range Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Test voltage range 0.5kV or 1.0kV is to be set. Transmission IVOLT=1.0kV  ………. Sets the range of insulation resistance test at 1.0kV. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 97: Ihigh= (Setting Of High Limit Of Resistance Value)

    IHIGH=100.0OHM  … Sets the high limit value of resistance of insulation resistance test at 100.0MΩ. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 98: Ilow= (Setting Of Low Limit Of Resistance Value)

    ILOW=0.2MOHM  … Sets the low limit value of resistance of insulation resistance test at 0.2MΩ. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 99: Imask= (Setting Of Mask Time Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Transmission IMASK=5.0s  ………... Sets the mask time of insulation resistance test at 5.0sec.. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 100: Itimer= (Setting Of Test Time Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Transmission ITIMER=60.0s  ……... Sets the test time of insulation resistance test at 60.0sec.. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 101: Discharge= (Setting Of Discharge Function Of Insulation Resistance Test)

    Transmission DISCHARGE=ON  … Sets the discharge function of insulation resistance test to Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF. DISCHARGE? 4.2.36...
  • Page 102 Explanation of command JUDGE? 4.2.37 (read-out of judgement result) Function Reads out the judgement result of each test. [Command to use after the finish of the test (READY status)] Judgement result is retained until the next start even if the RESET command is made or switch is pressed.

  • Page 103: Data? (Lump Read-Out Of Test Result)

    Explanation of command DATA? 4.2.38 (lump read-out of test result) Function Reads out the detail data of test result. [Command to use after the finish of the test (READY status)] Judgement result and data are retained until the next start even if the RESET command is made or switch is pressed.
  • Page 104 Explanation of command [Example of response after the finish of single withstanding voltage test] Judgement result and action Response during the test JUDGE=GOOD, WJUDGE=GOOD, VOLT=1.51kV, W test passed CURRENT=1.23mA  JUDGE=NG, WJUDGE=HIGH, VOLT=1.51kV, W test failed for HIGH CURRENT=32.1mA  JUDGE=NG, WJUDGE=LOW, VOLT=1.51kV, CURRENT=0.15mA W test failed for LOW ...

  • Page 105: Set: (Setting Of Parameters Of Test Condition)

    In the single test mode I (Set MODE=W when the mode is W) SET:MODE=I, IVOLT=0.5kV, IHIGH=OFF, ILOW=10MOHM, IMASK=1.0s, ITIMER=60.0s, DISCHARGE=ON  Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.
  • Page 106 Transmission MEMORY=5  ……..Changes the current test condition over to memory No.5. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF. MEMORY? 4.2.42...

  • Page 107: Mem No : (Setting Of Test Condition To Memory)

    In the single test mode I (Set MODE=W when the mode is W) MEM5:MODE=I, IVOLT=0.5kV, IHIGH=OFF, ILOW=10MOHM, IMASK=1.0s, ITIMER=60.0s, DISCHARGE=ON  Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 108: Buzz= (Setting Of Buzzer Sound)

    NG (judgement failed) is set to maximum sound volume. Response When 8525 received the effective command setting. ERROR=0  …….……. When the Response Setting is ON. No response ……………….. When the Response Setting is OFF.

  • Page 109: Error Codes And Hints To Solve

    ERROR=3 transmitted in the test mode I. Transmit the command suit to the test mode. Operation is made in the course of initialization of 8525. ERROR=4 When the test is in initialization such as powering on and does not become READY status, the command setting is not allowed.

  • Page 110: Sample Program

    Here is the sample program source for Microsoft Visual Basic of 8525 control. ○ 1. When the form is loaded, setting of the communication of 8525 and the operational check are done. 2. Click of the command1[SETTING] button makes a change of test condition, set value.
  • Page 111 Private StopFlag As Boolean 'Flag to stop the test ' Wait, time out detection, for msec time, Windows API Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kerne132" ( ) As Long ' Definition of enumeration form of 8525 status Private Enum STB8525_ID sTEST = &H1 'Test in operation sTEST_END = &H2...
  • Page 112 Sample program '--------------------------------------- Procedures --------------------------------------- 'MSCOMM1 Defines the port and open it. Private Function OpenComm(Optional PortNumber As Integer) As Boolean Dim nPort As Integer On Error GoTo Err_OpenComm nPort = 1 If PortNumber <> 0 Then nPort = PortNumber With MSComm1 If .PortOpen = True Then .PortOpen = False .
  • Page 113 Sample program 'MSCOMM1 Close the port. Private Sub CloseComm () On Error GoTo Exit_CloseComm With MSComm1 If .PortOpen = True Then . PortOpen = False 'port close Call FlashBuffer 'flash of buffer . RTSEnable = False . DTREnable = False End if End With ShowLog "CloseComm", "OK"...
  • Page 114 Sample program 'MSCOMM1 Transmission of command and receiving of response Private Function SendComm(ByVal sSendCommand As String, Optional ByRef sRecvBuffer As String) As Boolean Dim sSend As String 'Transmission letters Dim sRecv As String 'Receiving letters buffer Dim nTMO As Long 'Time out On Error GoTo Err_SendComm 'Receiving time out is set to 1sec.
  • Page 115 Sample program 'Display message depending upon content of response 'At error message : False Private Functin ErrorHandler(ByVal sResponse As String) As Boolean Dim nError As EER8525_ID 'Error response If sResponse Like "ERROR=*" Then If sResponse <> "ERROR=0" Then 'Error nError = CLng(Right(sResponse, 1)) Select Case nError Case eNo_Error 'ShowLog "ERROR", "No Error."...
  • Page 116 '8525 Response ON If SendComm ("RESPONSE=ON", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: If ErrorHandler (szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: '8525 Remote control ON If SendComm ("REMOTE=ON", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: If ErrorHandler (szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate: '8525 Response format OFF If SendComm ("FORMAT=3", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Err_Form_Activate:...
  • Page 117 Private Sub Form_QueryUnload (Cancel As Integer, UnloadMode As Integer) If Not Command4. Enabled Then Cancel = True Exit Sub End If 'Reset 8525 to local at finish of form If Command1. Enabled Then Call SendComm ("RSET") Call SendComm ("KEYLOCK=OFF") Call SendComm ("REMOTE=OFF")
  • Page 118 Sample program 'STOP button is pressed If StopFlag Then If SendComm ("RESET", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: If ErrorHandler (szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: End If 'Status confirmation during test If SendComm ("STATUS?", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: If ErrorHandler (szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command2_Click: nSTB = CLng ("&H"...
  • Page 119 Sample program 'Initial setting of 8525 Private Sub Command1_Click ( ) Dim szBuf As String, nSTB As STB8525_ID Dim Sets As String Command1. Enabled = False Command2. Enabled = False Command3. Enabled = False 'SET: Command transmission If SendComm ("STATUS?", szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command1_Click: If ErrorHandler (szBuf) = False Then GoTo Exit_Command1_Click: szBuf = "&H"...

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