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Summary of Contents for Compliance West MegaPulse Series
- Page 2 To fully appreciate all the features of your new instrument, we suggest that you take a few moments to review this manual. Compliance West USA stands by your instrument with a full one-year warranty. If the need arises, please don't hesitate to call on us.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 ..............................1 An Introduction to Impulse Testing with the MegaPulse CDN 240/8 ............1 Safety Precautions ........................1 Test Personnel ..........................1 Testing Area ..........................1 Safety Techniques ........................2 Using the MegaPulse CDN 240/8 ....................2 Introduction and Specifications ......................... -
Page 4: Section 1
Section 1 An Introduction to Impulse Testing with the MegaPulse CDN 240/8 The impulse test is designed to simulate impulse surges which occur in everyday life due to nearby lightning strikes, switching transients, and other high-frequency faults on the power distribution network. Impulse testing is the fundamental method for empirical verification of the adequacy of insulation. -
Page 5: Safety Techniques
Safety Techniques The MegaPulse CDN 240/8 has an ON/OFF switch on the front panel which also functions as a 15A circuit breaker. During testing, this switch should be left in the ON position. However, when the switch is in the ON position, mains voltage exists at the Line Output jacks. -
Page 6: Introduction And Specifications
Section 2 Introduction and Specifications Introduction This manual contains complete operating, maintenance and calibration instructions for the Compliance West USA MegaPulse CDN 240/8. • The CDN 240/8 does not produce a surge by itself; it only integrates the surge delivered to its INPUT jacks with the line voltage applied to the power receptacle on its rear panel and delivers the resulting waveform to its OUTPUT jacks. -
Page 7: Operation
Section 3 Operation This section describes how to set up and make measurements with your CDN 240/8. We recommend that you read the entire section carefully so that you can use all of the features of your Tester. Setting up the CDN 240/8 Your Tester is shipped in a special protective container that should prevent damage to the instrument during shipping. -
Page 8: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Features Before using your Tester, take a few minutes to become familiar with the use of its connectors. The front panel features of the MegaPulse are shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 1 Figure 1. Controls, Indicators, Connectors – MegaPulse CDN 240/8 Front Panel... - Page 9 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ON/OFF Switch/Circuit Used to control the mains voltage. When this switch is ON, the line voltage connected to the rear panel of the Breaker CDN 240/8 is present at the LINE OUTPUTS. When this switch is OFF, the line voltage is not present at the LINE OUTPUTS.
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Page 10: Testing
Testing This section describes how the MegaPulse CDN 240/8 is used to conduct a test. Care must be taken as voltage is present on the Output Jacks whenever the Front Panel switch is ON. Connect the CDN 240/8 to a proper source of supply for the DUT using the included 14 AWG power supply cord. -
Page 11: Technical Assistance
Section 4 Technical Assistance Technical Assistance from Compliance West USA is available: Phone: (800) 748-6224 Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Also available on our web site at: www.compwest.com Contact: Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way Suite D San Diego, CA 92102 USA. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Calibration
QUALIFIED TO DO SO. Introduction This section of the manual contains maintenance information for the MegaPulse series impulse tester. This maintenance information is divided into service information, general maintenance, a performance test, and a calibration procedure. The performance test is recommended as an acceptance test when the instrument is first received, and later as a preventative maintenance tool to verify proper instrument operation. -
Page 13: Service Information
Service Information The MegaPulse CDN 240/8 is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year. This warranty does not cover problems due to misuse or neglect. Malfunctions which occur within the limits of the warranty will be corrected at no charge. Mail the instrument prepaid to the manufacturer. -
Page 14: Performance And Calibration Test
Performance and Calibration Test The performance test evaluates the performance of your instrument to ensure that is working properly. This test is recommended for incoming inspection, as a preventative maintenance check, and to verify proper operation during the calibration procedure. It is not necessary to disassemble the instrument to conduct these tests. If the instrument fails any part of the performance test, repair is indicated.
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