General Description; Preparation For Use; Initial Checks; Instrument Power Supply - HT Instruments HT6 User Manual

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This user manual is referred to the models HT6, HT8 and HT9. Unless otherwise specified,
the "instrument" is referred to HT9 model. The following Table 1 shows the possible
measuring functions.
Test lamps with internal gas
AC/DC voltage and polarity measurement
Phase sequence
Continuity test
Diode test
Phase detection function with 1 terminal
Torch function
LCD display
The instrument can be used for the followed typologies of lamps:
• Compact fluorescent lamps
• Energy saving lamps
• Sodium-vapor at low and high pressure lamps
• Neon tubes
• Mercury-vapor, halogen and UV lamps
• Xenon and Argon lamps
The instruments can be also used to perform continuity test of the below components:
• Incandescent lamps and neon tubes
• NOT ELECTRONIC starters of neon tubes
• Magnetic type (NOT ELECTRONIC) reactors (ballasts)

3. PREPARATION FOR USE

3.1.

INITIAL CHECKS

Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical
point of view. All possible precautions have been taken so that the instrument is delivered
undamaged. However, we recommend generally checking the instrument in order to detect
possible damage suffered during transport. In case anomalies are found, immediately
contact the forwarding agent. We also recommend checking that the packaging contains
all components indicated in § 7.4. In case of discrepancy, please contact the Dealer. In
case the instrument should be returned, please follow the instructions given in § 8.2.
3.2.

INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY

The instrument is supplied with 2x1.5V AAA IEC LR03 alkaline batteries, included in the
package. In order to prevent battery discharge, batteries have not been inserted in the
instrument. For battery installation and replacement, follow the instructions given in § 6.2.
3.3.

STORAGE

In order to guarantee precise measurement, after a long storage time under extreme
environmental conditions, wait for the instrument to come back to normal condition (see §
7.3.1).
Function
Table 1: Characteristics of the models
HT6
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
EN - 4
HT6 - HT8 - HT9
HT8 HT9
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✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓