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- Page 1 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Clinton Instrument Company 295 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 USA Telephone: 860.669.7548 Fax: 860.669.3825 www.clintoninstrument.com...
- Page 2 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Rev Null b0002 10/22/18 AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Contents DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................ 5 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................6 SAFETY ......................................8 ......................................8 AFETY YMBOL ..................................8 NVIRONMENTAL ONDITIONS ! ..................................... 9 VOID THE ISK OF ................................. 9 AUTION ACEMAKER ARNING .................................. - Page 4 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester NEW FEATURES ....................................22 : ........................................ 22 ISPLAY .................................... 22 RONT ANEL ECURITY ..................................22 OMMUNICATION ODULES ....................................23 OLTAGE ATCHDOG ......................................23 AULT YPING ..................................23 ACKWARDS OMPATIBLE SPARK TESTER CONFIGURATION (FRONT PANEL) ..........................24 ..............................
- Page 5 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester RS-485 INTERFACE ................................... 40 RS-485 C ....................................40 ONNECTOR RS-485 P ....................................40 ARAMETERS ANALOG INTERFACE ..................................41 ................................41 NALOG NTERFACE UNCTIONS FIELDBUS COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE ............................42 ..............................42 IELDBUS OMMUNICATIONS ARAMETERS ............................
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Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity ration of Conformity AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 5... -
Page 7: Specifications
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Specifications AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 6... - Page 8 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 7...
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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
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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
(4) 1/2” or 12mm diameter bolts. Remove the AC-30B Electrode from the shipping carton and place it on the stand, aligning the four holes on the bottom of the Electrode chassis with four holes on the top lip of the stand. -
Page 14: Rc Control Unit
Floor Stand beneath the AC-30B Electrode. If preferred, the RC can be installed on top of the AC-30B Electrode or in a rack or panel as far as 200 feet away from the AC-30B spark tester. RS-485 cables for connection of the AC-30B AC-30B Electrode to a computer or PLC must be purchased separately. -
Page 15: Mains Power
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Mains Power The AC-30B operating voltage is factory set for 120/240 volts or 100/200 volts. Note the spark tester’s operating voltage (WARNING! 120V OR 240V), which is marked beneath the ON/OFF switch on the back panel. - Page 16 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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.
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Page 17: Connecting The Serial Rs-485
Connecting to the Analog Interface The model AC_30B comes standard with an analog interface. The analog interface allows the AC-30B 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
10-pin connector on the other. (part #91247) Connecting the X3B 1. Mount the X3B to the side of the AC-30B using the (4) bolts that are pre- installed into the side of the spark tester, as shown in the picture to the left. -
Page 19: X3B To Spark Tester Connections
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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 AC-30B 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 AC-30B 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 AC-30A). The RC display can be mounted up to 60 meters (200 feet) away with a longer, shielded, serial cable. -
Page 24: Voltage Watchdog
: All that is needed for a customer to upgrade from the AC-30A series to the AC-30B series is to unplug the power cord and the 9-pin green terminal strip from the back panel on the AC-30A and to plug it into the AC-30B. The AC-30B will function identically to the AC-30A if the user does not wish to use any of the additional features. -
Page 25: Spark Tester Configuration (Front Panel)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Percent Load Meter: By toggling the A button on the control panel the voltage will change from volts to percent of current output being used to produce the test voltage in real time. Our old HF-20E units had this in a meter form and people have asked to have it returned. -
Page 26: Configuration Menu Options
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Configuration Menu Options This configures the “Output Function” assigned to the hardware output labeled “OUT0”, XXX is the configured function. For sub menu items, see the “Spark Tester Outputs” section of this manual. - Page 27 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester PIN protect External Remote Enable active: Green - shows items available when unit is in External Remote Red - shows items Not available when unit is in External Remote EXLM = 0...
- Page 28 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester “AUT”: Automatic maximum voltage “xx.x”: The value of the new limit This configures the settings associated with fault detection for the unit. This configures the unit’s fault sensitivity. See Fault Sensitivity in the “Definition of Terms”...
- Page 29 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester The “FR” setting will affect how different types of faults are categorized. See the “New Features” section of this manual for more information on Fault Typing. Configures the External RS-485 Modbus Communications port. Changes will not take effect until the system is restarted.
- Page 30 Gateway (1—255), Default (10) Ex. 0.0.0.0 Gateway (1—255), Default (10) Ex. 0.0.0.0 Gateway (1—255), Default (10) Ex. 0.0.0.0 This displays the current firmware version for the AC-30B and the RC. This information will be useful when contacting Clinton Instrument Company for technical support.
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Page 31: Spark Tester Inputs
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester When B is pressed, the calibration due date will be displayed in the following format: “MM.DD” “YYYY”. Note: The CAL DUE date is based on the CAL DATE value. When B is held for no less than 5 seconds a progress bar will be displayed and the unit will enter Manual Calibration mode. -
Page 32: General Outputs
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester General Outputs Output Disabled (OFF) This output will not do anything, under any condition. Cover Open (CVO): This output will change state when the safety interlock cover is open. If the safety interlock cover is closed, the spark tester is able to produce high voltage. -
Page 33: Fault Output Options
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Note – It is recommended that “VWDL” and “VWDH” differ by at least 1kV and that “VWDL” is never set above the “VWDH” limit value. For more information on the Voltage Watchdog, see the “New Features” section of this manual. -
Page 34: Pinhole Alarm (Pha)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Pinhole Alarm (PHA) This output will operate in 2 different modes, “NLC”,”LCH”. The Pinhole alarm will respond only to a ‘Pinhole’ fault type. See the “New Features” section of the manual for more information on fault typing. -
Page 35: Gross Barewire Alarm (Gba)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Multi Pinhole Alarm Mode (MPMO) – Non Latch Mode The output will change state for the configured “MPMS” time. – Latch Mode The output will change state until it is reset at the front panel or remotely. -
Page 36: Pinhole Limit (Phl)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Pinhole Limit (PHL) This output will change state when the “Pinhole” count is equal to or greater than the configured “PHLT”. Pinhole Count Limit (PHLT) Amount of counts allowed before the output responds. -
Page 37: Any Barewire Alarm (Abw)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Any Barewire Alarm (ABW) This output will operate in 2 different modes, “NLC”,”LCH”. The Any Barewire alarm will respond only to a Metal Contact or Gross Barewire fault type. See the “Fault Typing” section of the manual for more information. -
Page 38: Fault Typing
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Fault Typing The AC-30B 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 39: Spark Tester Configuration (Usb)
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Spark Tester Configuration (USB) Contact factory for details at support@clintoninstrument.com AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 38... -
Page 40: Testing Your Product
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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 41 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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.
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Page 42: Analog Interface
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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 43: Fieldbus Communications Interface
Addresses”. For the specific fieldbus specific data see the section entitled “Fieldbus Specific Information”. Fieldbus Communications Parameters The following table shows the default communication parameters for the various fieldbuses that are supported by the AC-30B Spark Tester. Note, the Data Sizes are fixed and cannot be changed Interface Types Parameter... -
Page 44: Fieldbus Spark Tester Parameter Addresses
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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 6. 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 45: Calibration
0 using the VOLTAGE ADJUST down arrow button. Turn OFF the spark tester. 2. With the power to the AC-30B 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 46: Taking Calibration Readings
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Taking Calibration Readings 1. Turn on the AC-30B and adjust the spark tester voltage to 3.00KV. Record the voltage reading on the EVM. 2. Repeat this step for all required test voltages in the current test voltage range of the EVM. - Page 47 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Adjusting the Spark Tester Control Voltage 15. Enter the Manual Calibration Mode (steps 1-4). 16. Press the UP button once to go to the first setpoint. 17. Press the “CR” button to allow adjustment of the control voltage. The Fault Count display will show “C.xxx”...
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Page 48: Maintenance
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester To verify the calibration, cycle power on the AC-30B and verify a variety of setpoints in the 1kV to 30kV range on the EVM. Maintenance Fuses The fuses in this equipment are not expected to fail in normal operation. Their failure may be an indication of equipment malfunction requiring qualified repair personnel. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester The red electrode mounting plate, protective cover, and bead chain assemblies are subject to damage and contamination that is not always visible. They should be replaced if current leakage occurs. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for assistance with electrical problems. -
Page 50: Setting Factory Defaults
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester 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 After adjusting the voltage with the product in the electrode, a lower voltage is displayed. -
Page 51: Replacement Parts
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Replacement Parts Part Number Description 02606 2 amp low breaking time delay fuse, 5x20mm 91400 5 amp low breaking time delay fuse, 5x20mm 91061 Power entry module (ON/OFF Switch) Display unit complete... -
Page 52: Optional Accessories
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains 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 53 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.
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Page 54: Floor Stand Assembly
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester FS-6G Floor Stand Assembly BILL OFF MATERIALS ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION PART No. QTY. Leg Floor Stand 91330G Rail Floor Stand 91331G Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 91352 Foot Floor Stand Adjuster 91336G... -
Page 55: Grounding Of Conductors During The Spark Test
Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester Grounding of Conductors during the spark test AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 54... - Page 56 Models AC-30B and AC-30BHP Mains Frequency Spark Tester AC-30B Instruction Manual – Page 55...
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