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  • Page 1 Electrical Safety Tester FI 90x5HT Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 3 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of manufacturer company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice. Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........6 GETTING STARTED ............12 FI 90x5HT Series Overview ....14 Appearance ..........18 Set Up ............25 OPERATION ..............
  • Page 5 FI 90x5HT user manual EXTERNAL CONTROL ..........117 External Control Overview ....118 REMOTE CONTROL ........... 125 Interface Configuration ..... 126 Command Syntax ........ 132 Command List ........135 Error Messages ........176 FAQ ................177 APPENDIX ..............179 Fuse Replacement ....... 179 Error Messages ........

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    FI 90x5HT user manual AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    FI 90x5HT user manual Frame or Chassis Terminal Earth (ground) Terminal Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the FI 95x5HT. ...
  • Page 8 FI 90x5HT user manual (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. the GPT falls under category I.  Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation.  Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation.
  • Page 9 FI 90x5HT user manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9000 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.

  • Page 10: Power Cord For The United Kingdom

    FI 90x5HT user manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the safety tester in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
  • Page 11 FI 90x5HT user manual Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    FI 90x5HT user manual ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety tester in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter. FI 95x5HT Series Overview ........
  • Page 13 FI 90x5HT user manual Basic Safety Checks ................. 33...

  • Page 14: 90X5Ht Series Overview

    FI 90x5HT user manual FI 95x5HT Series Overview Series lineup The FI 90x5HT Series Safety Testers are AC/DC withstanding voltage, insulation resistance and ground bond safety testers. The FI 9005HT is an AC withstanding voltage tester, the FI 9015HT is an AC/DC withstanding voltage tester and the FI 9035HT is an AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance tester.

  • Page 15: Main Features

    FI 90x5HT user manual Main Features ACW: 5kVAC Performance  DCW: 6kVDC  IR: 50V~1000V (50V steps)  GB: 3A~30A  Ramp up time control  Features Safety discharge  100 test conditions (MANU mode)  100 automatic tests (AUTO mode) ...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    FI 90x5HT user manual Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories GHT-114 x1 Test lead GTL-115 x1 GB Test leads (FI 9045HT) Optional Part number Description Accessories FI 8945-SHT High Voltage Test Probe FI 8945-GHT High Voltage Test Pistol AK231 RS232C cable GTL-248 GPIB cable AK672...

  • Page 17: Package Contents

    FI 90x5HT user manual Package Contents Check the contents before using the FI 90x5HT. Opening the FI 90x5HT unit test leads x1   Contents Quick Start guide test leads x1   (single unit) (FI 9045HT) User manual CD ...

  • Page 18: Appearance

    FI 90x5HT user manual Appearance Front Panel FI 90x5HT Front Panel FI 9045HT 240 X 64 dot matrix display (LCD) Display The function keys correspond to the soft-keys Function keys directly above on the main display.
  • Page 19 FI 90x5HT user manual PASS FAIL The PASS and FAIL indicators Pass/Fail light up upon a PASS or FAIL test indicators result at the end of a manual test or automatic test. The ESC key is used to exit out of ESC key a menu or cancel a setting.
  • Page 20 FI 90x5HT user manual The HIGH VOLTAGE terminal HIGH VOLTAGE output is used for outputting the output terminal testing voltage. The terminal is recessed for safety. This terminal is used in conjunction with the RETURN terminal. WARNING USE EXTREME CAUTION. Do not touch the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal during testing.
  • Page 21 FI 90x5HT user manual The scroll wheel is used to edit Scroll wheel parameter values. Used to enter the MANU Utility or UTILITY key Common Utility menu. Used to start editing EDIT/SAVE key MANU/AUTO tests as well as save settings and parameters. The MANU/AUTO key is used to MANU/AUTO select manual tests (MANU) or...
  • Page 22 FI 90x5HT user manual Turns the power on. The safety POWER switch tester will always start up with the last test setting from when the instrument was last powered down.

  • Page 23: 95X5Ht Rear Panel

    FI 90x5HT user manual Rear Panel FI 90x5HT The SIGNAL I/O port is used to SIGNAL I/O port monitor the tester status (PASS, FAIL, TEST) and input (START/ STOP signals). It is also used with the Interlock key. Used for remote control. USB A port Used for remote control and RS232 interface...
  • Page 24 FI 90x5HT user manual Line voltage input: Line voltage 100/120/220/230VAC ±10% input Line voltage Line voltage selector and fuse: fuse 100V/120V T5A 250V 220V/230V T2.5A 250V Optional GPIB Optional GPIB interface for remote port control.

  • Page 25: Set Up

    FI 90x5HT user manual Set Up Line Voltage Connection and Power Up Before powering up the FI 90x5HT ensure the Background correct voltage has been selected on the rear panel. The FI 90x5HT supports line voltages of 100V/120V/220V and 230V. 1.
  • Page 26 FI 90x5HT user manual 4. Press the Power button. 5. When the unit is powering up, all the LED indicators will light. Check to make sure all 5 LED indicators are working. 6. Check to make sure the System Self Test passes without errors.

  • Page 27: Installing The Optional Gpib Card

    FI 90x5HT user manual Installing the Optional GPIB Card The optional GPIB is a user-installable option. Background Follow the instructions below to install the GPIB card. Before installing the optional GPIB card WARNING ensure the FI 90x5HT turned is off and disconnected from power.

  • Page 28: Workplace Precautions

    FI 90x5HT user manual Workplace Precautions The FI 90x5HT is a high voltage instrument that Background outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment. The FI 90x5HT generates voltages in excess of WARNING 5kVAC or 6kVDC.
  • Page 29 FI 90x5HT user manual 6. Ensure any devices that are adversely affected by magnetic fields are not placed near the tester.

  • Page 30: Operating Precautions

    FI 90x5HT user manual Operating Precautions The FI 90x5HT is a high voltage instrument that Background outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the tester is operated in a safe manner. The FI 90x5HT generates voltages of up to WARNING 5kVAC or 6kVDC.
  • Page 31 FI 90x5HT user manual 4. Do not short the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal with ground. Doing so could charge the chassis to dangerously high voltages. 5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is properly grounded. 6. Only connect the test leads to the HIGH VOLTAGE/SOURCE H/SENSE H terminals before the start of a test.
  • Page 32 FI 90x5HT user manual 10. Ensure an adequate discharge time for the DUT. When DCW or IR tests are performed, the DUT, test leads and probes become highly charged. The FI 90x5HT has discharge circuitry to discharge the DUT after each test. The time required for a DUT to discharge is typically 200ms.

  • Page 33: Basic Safety Checks

    FI 90x5HT user manual Basic Safety Checks The FI 90x5HT is a high voltage device and as Background such, daily safety checks should be made to ensure safe operation. 1. Ensure all test leads are not broken and are free from defects such as cracks or splitting.

  • Page 34: Operation

    FI 90x5HT user manual PERATION Menu Tree ..............36 Menu Tree Overview ................37 Test Lead Connection ..........41 ACW, DCW, IR Connection ..............41 GB Connection ..................43 Manual Testing ............44 Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ..........46 Edit Manual Test Settings ...............
  • Page 35 FI 90x5HT user manual PASS / FAIL MANU Test..............79 Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) ............. 85 Special MANU Test Mode (000) ............88 Common Utility Settings ........... 90 LCD Settings .................... 90 Buzzer Settings ..................91 Interface Settings ..................93 Control Settings ..................

  • Page 36: Menu Tree

    FI 90x5HT user manual Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the FI 90x5HT safety testers. The testers have two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO) and 5 main operation statuses (VIEW, EDIT, READY, TEST and STOP). PASS/FAIL result Press status...

  • Page 37: Menu Tree Overview

    FI 90x5HT user manual Menu Tree Overview VIEW status is used to view the parameters of VIEW status the selected manual test/automatic test. The VIEW status is also used to put the tester into MANU or AUTO mode. EDIT status is used to edit the manual test or EDIT status automatic test parameters.
  • Page 38 FI 90x5HT user manual When the tester is in READY status, it is ready READY status to begin testing. Pressing the START button will begin testing and put the tester into TEST status. Pressing the MANU/AUTO key will return the tester to VIEW status. READY status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A...
  • Page 39 FI 90x5HT user manual Up to 16 tests can be used to create an Page View automatic test. Page View is used to see which manual tests (steps) an automatic test is composed of. The steps can be re-arranged and deleted in Page View.
  • Page 40 FI 90x5HT user manual The Manu Utility settings are configured for MANU Utility each MANU test separately. The settings Settings include: ARC MODE, PASS HOLD, FAIL HOLD, MAX HOLD and GROUND MODE.

  • Page 41: Test Lead Connection

    FI 90x5HT user manual Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the FI 90x5HT to a DUT for withstanding, insulation resistance or ground bond testing. ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH Background VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal with the test leads.
  • Page 42 FI 90x5HT user manual...

  • Page 43: Gb Connection

    FI 90x5HT user manual GB Connection GB tests use the SENSE H/L and SOURCE H/L Background terminals with the test leads. GB Connection 1. Turn the power off on the safety tester. Steps 2. Connect the Sense H lead to the SENSE H terminal.

  • Page 44: Manual Testing

    FI 90x5HT user manual Manual Testing This section describes how to create, edit and run a single ACW, DCW, IR or GB safety test. Each Manual setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected manual test – no other manual tests are affected.
  • Page 45 FI 90x5HT user manual Before operating the FI 90x5HT please read the safety precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page 25.

  • Page 46: Choose/Recall A Manual Test Number

    FI 90x5HT user manual Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ACW, DCW, IR and GB tests can only be Background created in the MANU (manual) mode. MANU number 001 to 100 can be saved and thus be loaded when editing/creating a MANU test or AUTO test.

  • Page 47: Edit Manual Test Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual The MANU number can only be chosen in Note VIEW status. If in the EDIT status, switch to the VIEW status by pressing the EDIT/SAVE or ESC key. Edit Manual Test Settings To edit any of the manual test settings, the Background tester must be in EDIT status.
  • Page 48 FI 90x5HT user manual Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will save Note the settings for the current test and return back to VIEW status.

  • Page 49: Setting The Test Function

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Test Function After a MANU number has been chosen and Background the tester is in EDIT status, a test function can be set. There are four test functions, AC Withstand, DC Withstand, Insulation Resistance and Ground Bond.
  • Page 50 FI 90x5HT user manual The test voltage can be set from 0.100kV to 5kV Background for ACW, 0.100kV to 6kV for DCW and 0.050 to 1kV for IR (50V steps). For GB tests the test current can be set from 3A to 30A. 1.

  • Page 51: Setting The Test Frequency

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Test Frequency A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set, Background regardless of the input line voltage. The test frequency setting only applies to ACW and GB tests. 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow keys Steps to bring the cursor to the FREQ setting.

  • Page 52: Setting The Upper And Lower Limits

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Upper and Lower Limits There is both a LO and HI judgment setting. Background When the measured value is below the LO SET setting, the test will be judged as FAIL. When the value exceeds the HI SET setting the test will be judged as FAIL.
  • Page 53 FI 90x5HT user manual 3. Press the HI/LO soft-key again or press the DOWN arrow key to switch between HI SET and LO SET. 4. Use the scroll wheel to set the HI SET/LO SET limit. 0.000mA~039.9mA ACW (LO) 0.000mA~009.9mA DCW (LO) 0001MΩ~9500MΩ, ∞...

  • Page 54: Setting A Reference Value

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting a Reference Value The REF# acts as an offset. The REF# value is Background subtracted from the measured current (ACW, DCW) or measured resistance (IR, GB). 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow keys Steps to bring the cursor to the REF# setting.

  • Page 55: Setting The Test Time (Timer)

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Test Time (Timer) The TIMER setting is used to set the test time Background for the current test. The test time determines how long the test voltage or current is applied to the DUT. This test time does not include Ramp , initial start time or discharge time (note: GB does not have Ramp or discharge...
  • Page 56 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Use the scroll wheel to set the TIMER value. 000.5s~999.9s 000.5s~999.9s 001.0s~999.9s 000.5s~999.9s With the ACW test function, when the test Note current is between 30mA and 40mA, the ramp time + test time cannot exceed 240 seconds. At this current level, the tester also needs to pause after a test for a time equal to or greater than the output time.
  • Page 57 FI 90x5HT user manual The timer can only be turned off under Note special MANU test mode, however there is a limitation: The timer cannot be turned off (limited to 240s) if the test current is between 30mA and 40mA in ACW mode. The discharge time and initial test time cannot be edited.

  • Page 58: Setting The Ramp Up Time

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Ramp Up Time The Ramp Up time is the total time taken for Background the tester to reach the test voltage level. The Ramp Up time starts after the initial time (100ms) with a start voltage of 50 volts. The Ramp Up time can be set from 000.1 to 999.9 seconds.
  • Page 59 FI 90x5HT user manual 000.1s~999.9s 000.1s~999.9s 000.1s~999.9s The discharge time and initial test time Note cannot be edited.

  • Page 60: Creating A Manu Test File Name

    FI 90x5HT user manual Creating a MANU Test File Name Each manual test can have a user-defined test Background file name (default: MANU_NAME) up to 10 characters long. See the character list below for the allowed characters. Character List 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k...
  • Page 61 FI 90x5HT user manual 4. The MANU test file name is set when the current test setting is saved or when the cursor is moved to another setting.

  • Page 62: Setting The Arc Mode

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the ARC Mode ARC detection, otherwise known as flashover Background detection, detects fast voltage or current transients that are not normally detected. Arcing is usually an indicator of poor withstanding insulation, electrode gaps or other insulating problems that cause temporary spikes in current or voltage during ACW and DCW testing.
  • Page 63 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move to the ARC MODE setting. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the ARC mode. ARC MODES: OFF, ON AND CONTINUE, ON AND STOP 4. Press the EDIT/SAVE key to save and exit the MANU Utility and go back to EDIT status.

  • Page 64: Setting Pass Hold

    FI 90x5HT user manual HI SET Limit ARC range 0.001mA~0.999mA 1.000mA ~2.000mA 01.00mA~09.99mA 01.00mA ~20.00mA 010.0mA~042.0mA 001.0mA ~080.0mA HI SET Limit ARC range 0.001mA~0.999mA 1.000mA ~2.000mA 01.00mA~09.99mA 01.00mA ~20.00mA 010.0mA~011.0mA 001.0mA ~020.0mA Setting PASS HOLD The PASS HOLD settings only apply to the Background selected test in an AUTO test.

  • Page 65: Setting Fail Hold

    FI 90x5HT user manual The MANU UTILITY settings only apply to the Note selected MANU test. 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move to the PASS HOLD setting. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set PASS HOLD. PASS HOLD OFF, ON 4.

  • Page 66: Setting Max Hold

    FI 90x5HT user manual 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front Steps panel when the tester is in EDIT status. The display will go from the normal EDIT status to the MANU Utility menu for the current test. The MANU UTILITY settings only apply to the Note selected MANU test.
  • Page 67 FI 90x5HT user manual The MAX HOLD setting will hold the Background maximum current measured in the ACW and DCW tests or the maximum resistance measured in IR and GB tests. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front Steps panel when the tester is in EDIT status.

  • Page 68: Setting The Grounding Mode

    FI 90x5HT user manual Setting the Grounding Mode When GROUND MODE is set to ON, the FI Background 90x5HT grounds the return terminal to the ground. This mode is best for DUTs that are grounded to an earth ground by their chassis, fixtures or operation environment.
  • Page 69 FI 90x5HT user manual GROUND MODE = ON, DUT grounded GROUND MODE = ON, DUT floating GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating GPT-9804 (GB testing) Source H stray Sense H resistance, Sense L capacitance Source L...
  • Page 70 FI 90x5HT user manual GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded GPT-9804 (GB testing) Source H stray Sense H resistance, Sense L capacitance Source L When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT, Warning fixtures or connected instrumentation cannot be grounded. This will short circuit the internal circuitry during a test.
  • Page 71 FI 90x5HT user manual The MANU UTILITY settings only apply to the Note selected MANU test. 2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the cursor to the GROUND MODE setting. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the GROUND MODE. GROUND MODE OFF, ON 4.
  • Page 72 FI 90x5HT user manual The ESC key can be pressed at any time in Note the MANU Utility menu to cancel and exit. IR and GB tests can only have GROUND MODE set to OFF.

  • Page 73: Saving And Exiting Edit Status

    FI 90x5HT user manual Saving and Exiting EDIT Status After all test parameters have been set, the test Background can be saved. After a test is saved it can be used when creating an AUTO test. The special MANU number, 000, can be saved, Warning however it cannot be used for AUTO tests.

  • Page 74: Running A Manu Test

    FI 90x5HT user manual Running a MANU Test A test can be run when the tester is in READY Background status. The tester cannot start to run a test under the Note following conditions: A protection setting has been tripped; when a ...
  • Page 75 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Press the STOP button to put the tester into the READY status. 3. The READY indicator will be lit blue when in the READY status. 4. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The manual test starts automatically and the tester goes into the TEST status.
  • Page 76 FI 90x5HT user manual 6. The test will start by showing the remaining ramp up time, followed by the remaining test time. The test will continue unit the test is finished or the test is stopped. ACW Example DCW Example IR Example...
  • Page 77 FI 90x5HT user manual GB Example 1. To stop the test at any time when it Stop the Test is running, press the STOP button. The test will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made on the test. All panel keys except the STOP button are locked when the tester is in STOP status.
  • Page 78 FI 90x5HT user manual Do not touch any terminals, test leads or any Note other connections when the test is on.

  • Page 79: Pass / Fail Manu Test

    FI 90x5HT user manual PASS / FAIL MANU Test If the test is allowed to run to completion (the Background test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge the test as either PASS or FAIL. The test will be judged PASS when: Note The HI SET and LO SET limits have not been...
  • Page 80 FI 90x5HT user manual Pressing the STOP button will return the tester to the READY status. Pressing the START button will restart the test. The buzzer will only sound if the Pass Sound Note is set to ON. See page 91 for details. The START button is disabled when the buzzer is beeping.
  • Page 81 FI 90x5HT user manual DCW PASS START Timing TEST PASS Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (100ms) (200ms) IR PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (100ms) (200ms) GB PASS Timing...
  • Page 82 FI 90x5HT user manual 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL Judgment FAIL will be displayed, the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red. As soon as a test is judged FAIL, power is cut from the terminals. 2.
  • Page 83 FI 90x5HT user manual ACW FAIL Timing DCW FAIL START Timing TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (100ms) (200ms) IR FAIL Timing START TEST FAIL Output V time RAMP TEST TIME Initial time Discharge time (100ms) (200ms)
  • Page 84 FI 90x5HT user manual GB FAIL Timing...

  • Page 85: Zeroing Of The Test Leads (Gb Only)

    FI 90x5HT user manual Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) The Zeroing function is used to determine the Background resistance of the test leads for GB tests. When a zero check is performed, the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance of the test leads.
  • Page 86 FI 90x5HT user manual 3. Press the STOP button to put the tester into the READY status. 4. The ZERO function can be activated by pressing the corresponding soft-key in the READY status. The ZERO soft-key will be highlighted. 5. Press the START button to perform the zero check.
  • Page 87 FI 90x5HT user manual Remember to replace the test leads to the Note proper position on the DUT before testing. I<SET If SOURCE H/L terminals are open or poorly connected, then an I<SET error will appear on the screen. Stop the test and re-check the connection again and try again.

  • Page 88: Special Manu Test Mode (000)

    FI 90x5HT user manual Special MANU Test Mode (000) When MANU number 000 is selected, the Background special test mode is activated. Under the special test mode, the voltage can be changed during a test, in real time (ACW, DCW only). The test function can also be changed when in READY or VIEW status, unlike under normal operation.
  • Page 89 FI 90x5HT user manual 3. The settings of a different test function can be loaded by pressing the corresponding soft-key in the Example: VIEW or READY status. 4. Run a manual test for the special Page 74 test mode (000). The test is started and stopped in the same way as for the normal manual test mode.

  • Page 90: Common Utility Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual Common Utility Settings The Common Utility settings are system-wide settings that apply to both MANU tests and AUTO tests. The Common Utility menu includes the following settings: LCD settings → from page 90.  Buzzer Settings → from page 91. ...

  • Page 91: Buzzer Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual 4. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a menu item: LCD Contrast, LCD Brightness. 5. Use the scroll wheel to select a parameter for the chosen menu item. 1(low) ~ 8(high) LCD Contrast BRIGHT, DARK LCD Brightness 6.
  • Page 92 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Press the UTILITY key. 3. Press the BUZZ soft-key to bring B U Z Z up the Buzzer Common Utility menu. 4. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a menu item: Pass Sound or Fail Sound.

  • Page 93: Interface Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual When in automatic tests, the Pass Sound and Note Fail Sound settings only apply to the overall overall automatic test PASS/FAIL of the , not each test step that make up the automatic tests. The ESC key can be pressed at any time to Note cancel and exit back to VIEW status.

  • Page 94: Control Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual 4. Use the scroll wheel to select USB, RS232 or GPIB. 5. For RS232 or GPIB, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose Baud or Address. 6. Use the scroll wheel to select the baud rate or GPIB address. 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, Baud 115200...
  • Page 95 FI 90x5HT user manual The Control settings are accessed in the Description COMMON UTILITY menu. The Control settings include: Start Control, Double Action, Key Lock and Interlock. Start Control is used to determine how a test is started. Tests can be started via the front panel (START/STOP buttons), from a remote controller or via the SIGNAL I/O port.
  • Page 96 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Press the UTILITY key. 3. Press the CTRL soft-key to bring T R L up the Control Common Utility menu. 4. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a menu item: Start Ctrl, Double Action, Key Lock or INTERLOCK.
  • Page 97 FI 90x5HT user manual The Double Action setting is ignored when Note the FI 90x5HT is being controlled remotely using the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces. If a test is started with INTERLOCK ON, but Note the interlock signal I/O pins are not shorted (either with the included interlock key or manually), the INTERLOCK OPEN message will be displayed, preventing the test from...

  • Page 98: Automatic Tests

    FI 90x5HT user manual Automatic Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run automatic tests. Automatic tests allow you to link together up to 16 different MANU tests and run them sequentially. Each stored MANU test is used as a test step when creating an AUTO test. Choose/Recall an Automatic Test→...
  • Page 99 FI 90x5HT user manual 1. If the tester is in MANU mode, Steps press and hold the MANU/AUTO key for three seconds. This will put the tester into Auto mode. The tester can only switch between AUTO and MANU mode when in the VIEW status.
  • Page 100 FI 90x5HT user manual The AUTO number can only be chosen in Note VIEW status. If in the EDIT status, switch to the VIEW status by pressing the EDIT/SAVE or ESC key.

  • Page 101: Edit Automatic Test Settings

    FI 90x5HT user manual Edit Automatic Test Settings To edit an automatic test, the tester must be in Background EDIT status. Any settings or parameters that are edited only apply to the currently selected AUTO number. 1. Press the EDIT/SAVE key when in Steps VIEW status to enter the EDIT status.

  • Page 102: Adding A Step To The Automatic Test

    FI 90x5HT user manual Adding a Step to the Automatic Test Up to 16 MANU tests (steps) can be added to Background an automatic (AUTO) test. Each step is added in a sequential order. 1. Press the DOWN arrow keys to Steps bring the cursor to the MANU number.

  • Page 103: Creating An Auto Test File Name

    FI 90x5HT user manual After 16 steps have been added to an AUTO Note test, FULL will be shown on the display when you attempt to add another step to the AUTO test. The test order can be edited in the Page View Note menu after the AUTO test is saved.

  • Page 104: Saving And Exiting Edit Status

    FI 90x5HT user manual 1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to Steps bring the cursor to the AUTO number. A small cursor will also appear under the first character of the AUTO test file name. This is initially set as AUTO_NAME 2.
  • Page 105 FI 90x5HT user manual 1. When in EDIT status, press the Steps EDIT/SAVE key to save the automatic test. After the test is saved the tester will revert back to VIEW status. 2. The status changes from EDIT to VIEW. Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will return Note the tester back to EDIT status for the selected...

  • Page 106: Automatic Test Page View

    FI 90x5HT user manual Automatic Test Page View Pressing the PAGE key will show an overview Background of the tests for the currently selected automatic test when in the VIEW status. The Page View will show the order of the AUTO test steps as well as the manual file name, function, test voltage and HI/LO SET limits.
  • Page 107 FI 90x5HT user manual Selected cursor AUTO test file name MANU test file name A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 1 M A N U _ N A C W = 0 . 0 0 k 1 .
  • Page 108 FI 90x5HT user manual 1. Use the UP/DOWN and Swapping Two LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move Steps the cursor to the test step you wish to swap. 2. Press the SWAP soft-key. W A P 3. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move the cursor to the second step.

  • Page 109: Running An Automatic Test

    FI 90x5HT user manual The next time the automatic test is run, the Note steps with asterisks will be skipped. 1. Use the UP/DOWN and Delete a Test LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move Step the cursor to the test step you wish to delete.
  • Page 110 FI 90x5HT user manual Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I/O port (page 124). The STOP signal has been received remotely.  If Double Action is ON, ensure the START button is pressed immediately after the STOP button (<0.5s). Do not touch any terminals, test leads or the Warning DUT when a test is running.
  • Page 111 FI 90x5HT user manual 4. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The AUTO test starts automatically and the display changes to TEST status. 5. The TEST indicator will be lit orange when in the TEST status. 6.
  • Page 112 FI 90x5HT user manual 3. To continue to the next test after HOLD is displayed on-screen, press the START button. 4. To stop the test when HOLD is displayed on-screen, press the STOP button. When in HOLD status, only the START and Note STOP buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled.

  • Page 113: Automatic Test Results

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example of an automatic test that has been stopped. Dashes (-) indicate aborted test steps. 2. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button again. To exit testing, press the Exit Testing MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status.
  • Page 114 FI 90x5HT user manual Overview The PASS/FAIL judgment for an automatic test Note depends on the results of all the steps (manual tests) that compose the automatic test: Each step must be passed for a PASS judgment  (excluding skipped tests). A FAIL result for a single step will result in ...
  • Page 115 FI 90x5HT user manual The Fail Sound setting must to set to ON for Note the buzzer to sound (page 91). 1. When the PASS or FAIL overview View Results table is shown on the screen, turn the scroll wheel right to scroll through each test step.
  • Page 116 FI 90x5HT user manual 3. The READY indicator will be lit blue in the READY status. To exit testing, press the Exit Testing MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status. The tester will revert to The VIEW status.

  • Page 117: External Control

    FI 90x5HT user manual XTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port. External Control Overview ........118 Remote Terminal Overview ..............118 Remote Controller Operation .............. 120 SIGNAL I/O Overview ................ 121 Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests ........123 Using the Interlock Key ................

  • Page 118: External Control Overview

    FI 90x5HT user manual External Control Overview The External Control section describes the front panel REMOTE terminal connection and the rear panel SIGNAL I/O port. Remote Terminal Overview The REMOTE terminal connector is a standard Overview 5-pin DIN terminal suitable for a remote controller.
  • Page 119 FI 90x5HT user manual Low level input voltage 0~0.8V Input period minimum of 1ms...

  • Page 120: Remote Controller Operation

    FI 90x5HT user manual Remote Controller Operation The FI 90x5HT accepts external remote Description controllers with a START and STOP button. To use the REMOTE terminal, the FI 90x5HT must first be configured to accept a remote controller. Operating a remote controller is the same as operating the START and STOP buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 121: Signal I/O Overview

    FI 90x5HT user manual SIGNAL I/O Overview The SIGNAL I/O port can be used to remotely Overview start/stop tests and monitor the test status of the instrument. The SIGNAL I/O port is also used for the interlock function (page 94). The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female connector.
  • Page 122 FI 90x5HT user manual Input Connection Output Connection Input Signals Signal High level input voltage 5V ~ 32V Properties Low level input voltage 0V ~ 1V Low level input current Maximum of -5mA Input period Minimum of 1ms Output Signals Output Type Relay form A Output Rated Voltage...

  • Page 123: Using The Signal I/O To Start/Stop Tests

    FI 90x5HT user manual Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests To use the SIGNAL I/O port the Start Ctrl Background settings have to be set to SIGNAL I/O in the Common Utility menu. Panel operation 1. Set the Start Ctrl option to SIGNAL Page 94 I/O.

  • Page 124: Using The Interlock Key

    FI 90x5HT user manual Using the Interlock Key When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON, Background tests are only allowed to start when both Interlock pins on the signal I/O port are shorted. Using the Interlock key will short the INTERLOCK1 and INTERLOCK2 pins on the signal I/O port.

  • Page 125: Remote Control

    FI 90x5HT user manual EMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. The remote interface supports USB, RS232 and GPIB. Interface Configuration ........... 126 Command Syntax ............132 Command List ............135 Error Messages ............176...

  • Page 126: Interface Configuration

    FI 90x5HT user manual Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface Type A, host PC side Configuration connector Rear panel Type A FI 90x5HT side connector CDC (communications device USB Class class) Panel operation 1. Connect the USB cable to the rear panel USB A port.

  • Page 127: Gpib Remote Interface

    FI 90x5HT user manual None Flow control 1: No connection 1 2 3 4 5 Pin Assignment 2: RxD (Receive Data) 3: TxD (Transmit Data) 6 7 8 9 4: No connection 5: GND 6-9: No connection FI 90x5HT Connection DB9 Pin Signal Signal...
  • Page 128 FI 90x5HT user manual 2. Set the interface to GPIB and set Page 93 the GPIB address from the Common Utility menu.
  • Page 129 FI 90x5HT user manual USB/RS232 Remote Control Function Check Invoke a terminal application such as Hyper Functionality Terminal. check To check the COM port No, see the Device Manager in the PC. For WinXP; Control panel → System → Hardware tab. Run this query command via the terminal after the instrument has been configured for USB or RS232 remote control (page 126, 126).
  • Page 130 FI 90x5HT user manual When the panel is being remotely controlled via Display the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces, RMT will be displayed on the screen. Return to Panel Control When the instrument is remotely controlled all Background panel keys except the STOP button are disabled.
  • Page 131 FI 90x5HT user manual To put the tester back to RMT, simply issue Note another remote control command.

  • Page 132: Command Syntax

    FI 90x5HT user manual Command Syntax Partial compatibility IEEE488.2 Compatible Partial compatibility Standard SCPI, 1999 SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure, Command organized into nodes. Each level of the Structure command tree is a node. Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
  • Page 133 FI 90x5HT user manual A query is a simple or Query compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. Example MANU:ACW:VOLTage? Commands and queries have two different Command forms, long and short. The command syntax is Forms written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower...
  • Page 134 FI 90x5HT user manual Boolean logic 0, 1 <Boolean> integers 0, 1, 2, 3 <NR1> decimal 0.1, 3.14, 8.5 <NR2> numbers floating point 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1 <NR3> any of NR1, 2, 3 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1 <NRf> ASCII text TEST_NAME <string> string Message CR, LF Carriage Return + Line feed code...

  • Page 135: Command List

    FI 90x5HT user manual Command List SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ......... 137 System SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ........137 Commands SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ........138 SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ........138 SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe .......... 139 SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe .......... 139 SYSTem:ERRor ............140 FUNCtion:TEST ............141 Function MEASure<x>............. 142 Commands MAIN:FUNCtion ............143 MANU:STEP ............. 144 Manual MANU:NAME ............
  • Page 136 FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:IR:TTIMe ............. 160 MANU:IR:REF ............160 MANU:GB:CURRent ..........161 MANU:GB:RHISet ........... 161 MANU:GB:RLOSet ..........162 MANU:GB:TTIMe ............ 163 MANU:GB:FREQuency ........... 163 MANU:GB:REF ............164 MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK ........164 MANU:UTILity:ARCMode........166 MANU:UTILity:PASShold ........166 MANU:UTILity:FAILhold ........167 MANU:UTILity:MAXHold ........167 MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE ......

  • Page 137: System Commands

    FI 90x5HT user manual System Commands SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ..............137 SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ..............137 SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ..............138 SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ..............138 SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe ............... 139 SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe ............... 139 SYSTem:ERRor ..................140 SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast Query Sets the contrast of the LCD display from 1 (low) Description to 8 (bright).

  • Page 138: System:buzzer:psound

    FI 90x5HT user manual Syntax SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness <NR1> Query Syntax SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness? <NR1> 1 (dark), 2 (bright) Parameter/ Return parameter Example SYST:LCD:BRIG 2 Sets the display brightness to bright. SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND Query Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a PASS Description judgment.

  • Page 139: System:buzzer:ptime

    FI 90x5HT user manual FAIL Sound on. Parameter/ FAIL Sound off. Return parameter Example SYST:BUZZ:FSOUND ON Turns the buzzer sound on for FAIL judgments. SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe Query Sets the PASS sound duration in seconds. Description Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe <NR2> Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe? <NR2>...

  • Page 140: System:error

    FI 90x5HT user manual <NR2> 0.2~999.9 Parameter/ Return parameter Example SYST:BUZZ:FTIM 1 Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a FAIL judgment. SYSTem:ERRor Query Returns any errors in the output buffer. See page Description 176 for a list of all the possible errors. Query Syntax SYSTem:ERRor ? Returns an error string.

  • Page 141: Function Commands

    FI 90x5HT user manual Query Example SYST:GPIB:VERS? >GPIB,V1.00 Returns the GPIB version. Function Commands FUNCtion:TEST ..................141 MEASure<x> ..................142 MAIN:FUNCtion ................... 143 FUNCtion:TEST Query Turns the currently selected test (output) on or off. Description When HOLD is displayed on the screen during AUTO tests, use the FUNCtion:TEST command to move on to the next step.

  • Page 142: Measure

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example FUNC:TEST ON Turns the output on. MEASure<x> Query Returns the test parameters & results of the FI Description 90x5HT in either MANU or AUTO mode. MANU mode: Returns the test parameters & results of a MANU test. AUTO mode: Returns the test parameters &...

  • Page 143: Main:function

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example MEAS10? (in AUTO mode) >IR, FAIL, 0.046kV, 9999M Returns step 10 of the current automatic result. MAIN:FUNCtion Query Changes the mode between AUTO and MANU. Description Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion {MANU|AUTO} Query Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion ? Puts the tester mode to MANU. Parameter/ MANU Puts the tester mode to AUTO.

  • Page 144: Manu:step

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:DCW:CHISet ................155 MANU:DCW:CLOSet ................155 MANU:DCW:TTIMe ................156 MANU:DCW:REF .................. 157 MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent ..............157 MANU:IR:VOLTage ................158 MANU:IR:RHISet ................... 159 MANU:IR:RLOSet .................. 159 MANU:IR:TTIMe ................... 160 MANU:IR:REF ..................160 MANU:GB:CURRent ................161 MANU:GB:RHISet ................. 161 MANU:GB:RLOSet ................

  • Page 145: Manu:name

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example MANU:STEP 100 Sets the manual test number to 100. MANU:NAME Query Sets or returns the test name for the selected Description manual test. The test must be in MANU mode before this command can be used. Note only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and the “_”...

  • Page 146: Manu:edit:mode

    FI 90x5HT user manual <NR2> 0.1~999.9 seconds Parameter/ Return parameter Example MANU:RTIM 0.5 Sets the ramp time to half a second. MANU:EDIT:MODE Query Sets or returns the mode (ACW, DCW, IR) of the Description selected manual test. Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE {ACW|DCW|IR|GB} Query Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE? <ACW>...
  • Page 147 FI 90x5HT user manual <NR2> 0.100 ~ 5.000 (kV) Parameter/ Return parameter Example MANU:ACW:VOLT 1 Sets the ACW voltage to 1 kV.

  • Page 148: Manu:acw:chiset

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:ACW:CHISet Query Sets or returns the ACW HI SET current value in Description milliamps. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet? <NR2> 0.001 ~ 042.0 Parameter/ Return parameter...

  • Page 149: Manu:acw:ttime

    FI 90x5HT user manual Sets or returns the ACW LO SET current value in Description milliamps. The LO SET value must be less than the HI SET value. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. The LO SET range must use the HI SET range.
  • Page 150 FI 90x5HT user manual Sets or returns the ACW test time in seconds. The Description test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Note: A “TIME ERR” will result if the Ramp Time + Test Time is > 240 seconds when the HI SET limit is over 30mA (ACW function only).

  • Page 151: Manu:acw:frequency

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:ACW:FREQuency Query Sets or returns the ACW test frequency in Hz. The Description test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency {50|60} Query Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency? 50 Hz Parameter/ <50> 60 Hz Return <60>...

  • Page 152: Manu:acw:ref

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:ACW:REF Query Sets or returns the ACW reference value in mA. Description The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. The ACW reference value must be less than the HI SET value.

  • Page 153: Manu:acw:arccurrent

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent Query Sets or returns the ACW ARC current value in mA. Description ARC must be enabled before the ARC current can be set. The test must first be in ACW mode before this command can be used. ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET value.
  • Page 154 FI 90x5HT user manual <NR2> 0.100 ~ 6.100 (kV) Parameter/ Return parameter Example MANU:DCW:VOLT 6 Sets the DCW voltage to 6 kV.

  • Page 155: Manu:dcw:chiset

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:DCW:CHISet Query Sets or returns the DCW HI SET current value in Description milliamps. The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. Note: A “DC Over 50W” error will result if the DCW Voltage X HI SET value is >...

  • Page 156: Manu:dcw:ttime

    FI 90x5HT user manual LO SET value2: 0.053  no error In the example above LO SET value1 will produce an error as all digits are outside the range of HI SET. LO SET value2 will not produce an error, but will return 0.05, not 0.053.

  • Page 157: Manu:dcw:ref

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example MANU:DCW:TTIM 1 Sets the DCW test time to 1 second. MANU:DCW:REF Query Sets or returns the DCW reference value in mA. Description The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. The reference value must be less than the HI SET value.

  • Page 158: Manu:ir:voltage

    FI 90x5HT user manual Sets or returns the DCW ARC current value in mA. Description ARC must be enabled to set the ARC current. The test must first be in DCW mode before this command can be used. ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET value.

  • Page 159: Manu:ir:rhiset

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:IR:RHISet Query Sets or returns the IR HI SET resistance value in Description M Ω . The test must first be in IR mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:IR:RHISet <NR1>|NULL Query Syntax MANU:IR:RHISet? <NR1>...

  • Page 160: Manu:ir:ttime

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:IR:TTIMe Query Sets or returns the IR test time in seconds. The test Description must first be in IR mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:IR:TTIMe <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:IR:TTIMe? <NR2> 1.0 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ Return parameter...

  • Page 161: Manu:gb:current

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example MANU:IR:REF 900 Sets the IR reference to 900 M Ω . MANU:GB:CURRent Query Sets or returns the GB current in A. The test must Description first be in GB mode before this command can be used.

  • Page 162: Manu:gb:rloset

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example MANU:GB:RHIS 100.0 Sets the HI SET value to 100mΩ. If the (GB current x HI SET resistance) > 5.4V, Note then an error will be generated (“GBV > 5.4V”). MANU:GB:RLOSet Query Sets or returns the GB LO SET resistance value in Description m Ω...

  • Page 163: Manu:gb:ttime

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:GB:TTIMe Query Sets or returns the GB test time in seconds. The test Description must first be in GB mode before this command can be used. Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe <NR2> Query Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe? <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds Parameter/ Return parameter...

  • Page 164: Manu:gb:ref

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:GB:REF Query Sets or returns the GB reference value in mΩ. The Description test must first be in GB mode before this command can be used. The GB reference value must be less than the HI SET value.
  • Page 165 FI 90x5HT user manual Example MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK OFF Activates the ZERO function.

  • Page 166: Manu:utility:arcmode

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:UTILity:ARCMode Query Sets or returns the ARC mode status for the Description current test. The ARC mode cannot be set for the IR and GB function. Syntax MANU:UTILity:ARCMode {OFF|ON_CONT| ON_STOP} Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:ARCMode? Turns ARC mode off. Parameter/ ON_CONT Sets ARC mode to ON and Return...

  • Page 167: Manu:utility:failhold

    FI 90x5HT user manual MANU:UTILity:FAILhold Query Sets or returns the FAIL HOLD setting for the Description current test. Syntax MANU:UTILity:FAILhold {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:FAILhold? Turns FAIL HOLD off. Parameter/ Turns FAIL HOLD on. Return parameter Example MANU:UTIL:FAIL OFF Turns FAIL HOLD OFF. MANU:UTILity:MAXHold Query Sets or returns the MAX HOLD setting for the...

  • Page 168: Manu:Edit:show

    FI 90x5HT user manual Sets or returns the Grounding mode of the current Description test. The Ground Mode setting cannot be turned on with the IR and GB function. Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE {ON|OFF} Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE? Turns ground mode off. Parameter/ Turns ground mode on.
  • Page 169 FI 90x5HT user manual Auto Commands AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW ..............170 AUTO:PAGE:MOVE ................170 AUTO:PAGE:SWAP ................171 AUTO:PAGE:SKIP ................171 AUTO:PAGE:DEL ................. 172 AUTO:NAME ..................172 AUTO:EDIT:ADD ................. 173 TESTok:RETurn ..................173 AUTO:STEP Query Sets or queries the AUTO number (automatic test Description number).

  • Page 170: Auto:Page:show

    FI 90x5HT user manual AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW Query Returns the Page View of the selected automatic Description test in the following format: step1:MANU number, step2: MANU number, step3….etc. Query Syntax AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW? <NR1> 1~100 Parameter/ <x> Example AUTO1:PAGE:SHOW? >01:011 ,02:004 ,03:003 ,04:014 >05:015 ,06:020* ,07:012 ,08:018 >09: ,10: ,11:...

  • Page 171: Auto:page:swap

    FI 90x5HT user manual Example AUTO:PAGE:MOVE 1, 4 Moves the contents of step 1 to the step 4. AUTO:PAGE:SWAP Swaps the source step with destination step. Description Query Syntax AUTO:PAGE:SWAP <Value1>,<Value2> <NR1> 1~16 (source step) Parameter/ <Vaue1 > <NR1> 1~16 (destination step) <Value2 >...

  • Page 172: Auto:page:del

    FI 90x5HT user manual Skip the selected step. Un-skip the selected step. Example AUTO:PAGE:SKIP 1,ON Skips step number #1. AUTO:PAGE:DEL Deletes the selected step from the AUTO test. The Description remaining steps move up to replace the deleted step. Query Syntax AUTO:PAGE:DEL <NR1>...

  • Page 173: Auto:edit:add

    FI 90x5HT user manual Syntax AUTO:NAME <string> Query Syntax AUTO:NAME? 10 character string. (first character must Parameter/ <string be a letter) Return > parameter Example AUTO:NAME program1 Sets the AUTO name to “program1”. AUTO:EDIT:ADD Add the selected MANU test to the current AUTO Description number.
  • Page 174 FI 90x5HT user manual Allows “OK” to be displayed on the remote Description terminal when a test has stopped (PASS/FAIL or STOP). This applies for MANU and AUTO mode. By default, TESTok:RETurn is set to OFF. Syntax TESTok:RETurn {ON|OFF} Query Syntax TESTok:RETurn? Enables the “OK”...

  • Page 175: Common Commands

    FI 90x5HT user manual Common Commands *CLS ......................175 *IDN ......................175 *CLS The *CLS command clears the internal registers. Description Syntax *CLS *IDN Query Queries the model number, serial number, and Description firmware version of the tester. Query Syntax *IDN? Returns the instrument identification as a Return...

  • Page 176: Error Messages

    FI 90x5HT user manual Error Messages The possible error messages returned from Background SYST:ERR? query are listed below. Error Error Code 0x14 Command Error 0x15 Value Setting Error 0x16 String Setting Error 0x17 Query Error 0x18 MODE Setting Error 0x19 Time Error 0x1A DC Over 50W...

  • Page 177: Faq

    FI 90x5HT user manual • The tester will not turn on. • The panel keys are not working. • When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? • The accuracy does not match the specification. The tester will not turn on. Ensure the power cord is connected.

  • Page 178: The Accuracy Does Not Match The Specification

    FI 90x5HT user manual When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? The tester must first be in the READY status before a test can be started. Ensure the tester displays READY before pressing the START button, page 74 (manual test), 109(automatic test). If “Double Action”...

  • Page 179: Appendix

    FI 90x5HT user manual PPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Turn the instrument Steps off. 2. Remove the power 2 2 0 cord. 3. Remove the fuse socket using a flat 2 2 0 screwdriver. 4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder. 2 2 0...

  • Page 180: Error Messages

    FI 90x5HT user manual 5. Ensure the correct line voltage is lined up with the arrow on the fuse holder. Insert the fuse socket. 2 2 0 2 2 0 100V/120V T5A 250V Rating 220V/230V T2.5A 250V Error Messages System Self Test The following error messages or messages may appear on the screen during the Start-Up initialization.
  • Page 181 FI 90x5HT user manual 0x24 GB-I Offset Error...
  • Page 182 FI 90x5HT user manual MANU Setting Errors The following error messages or messages may appear on the screen when configuring the MANU test settings. Error Messages Description TIME ERR For ACW tests. TIME ERR is displayed when HI SET ≥ 30.00mA~40.00mA and if the RAMP time and the TEST TIME setting is >...
  • Page 183 FI 90x5HT user manual R ERR For IR tests. The voltage is too high or resistance=0Ω. Check to see whether the DUT or test lead is shorting. For GB tests. The resistance is too high or too low. Check the test lead connections to correct the error.

  • Page 184: Fi 90X5Ht Specifications

    FI 90x5HT user manual FI 90x5HT Specifications The specifications apply when the FI 90x5HT is powered on for at least 30 minutes at 15 ˚ C~35 ˚ C. Specifications Environment Range Temperature Humidity Warranty 15˚C ~ 35˚C ≤70% (No condensation) Operation 0˚C ~ 40˚C ≤70% (No...
  • Page 185 FI 90x5HT user manual Voltage Regulation  1% +5V [Maximum rated load → no load] Voltmeter Accuracy  (1% of reading+ 5V) Current Measurement 0.001mA~040.0mA Range Current Best Resolution 0.001mA(0.001mA~0.999mA) 0.01mA(01.00mA~09.99mA) 0.1mA(010.0~040.0mA) Current Measurement (1.5% of reading +30uA) Accuracy Window Comparator Method ARC DETECT Rise-time Control Function Yes...
  • Page 186 FI 90x5HT user manual Maximum Rated Current 10mA 0.001mA ~ 2mA (0.1kV≤V≤0.5kV) 0.001mA ~ 10mA (0.5kV<V≤6kV) Voltmeter Accuracy  (1% of reading+ 5V) Voltage Regulation  1% +5V [Maximum rated load → no load] Current Measurement 0.001mA~010.0mA Range Current Best Resolution 0.001mA(0.001mA~0.999mA) 0.01mA(01.00mA~09.99mA) 0.1mA(010.0mA)
  • Page 187 FI 90x5HT user manual Test Voltage Measurement Accuracy Range 50V≤V<500V 1~50MΩ ±(5% of reading +1MΩ) 51~2000MΩ ±(10% of reading +1MΩ) 500V≤V≤1000V 1~500MΩ ±(5% of reading +1MΩ) 501~9500MΩ ±(10% of reading +1MΩ) Voltage Regulation ±1% +5V [Maximum rated load → no load] Window Comparator Method Rise-time Control Function Yes...
  • Page 188 FI 90x5HT user manual Ohmmeter Measurement 10m~650.0m Range Test Voltage Max. 6V(AC) Ohmmeter Measurement 0.1m Resolution Windows Comparator Method TIMER (Test Time) 0.5S~999.9S Interface REMOTE (Remote terminal) Yes SIGNAL IO RS232 USB (Device) GPIB Yes (OPTION) General DISPLAY 240 x 64 dot matrix LED back light LCD MEMORY AUTO/MANU mode 100 memory blocks total Continued…...
  • Page 189 FI 90x5HT user manual POWER SOURCE AC100V/120V/220V/230V 10% 50Hz/60Hz ACCESSORIES Power cord x1, Quick Start Guide x1 User Manual x1 (CD) x1 test lead for FI 9005HT, FI 9015HT, FI 9035HT x2, test leads for FI 9045HT DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Approx.

  • Page 190: Fi 90X5Ht Dimensions

    FI 90x5HT user manual FI 90x5HT Dimensions 395.9 PASS FAIL READY TEST AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / G P T -9 8 0 3 Tester Insulation Resistance CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE START STOP RETURN REMOTE POWER...

  • Page 191: Declaration Of Conformity

    FI 90x5HT user manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd, Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Electrical Safety Tester Model Number: GPT-9801, GPT-9802, GPT-9803, GPT-9804 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the...

  • Page 192: Index

    FI 90x5HT user manual NDEX Accessories ........12 Manual tests Automatic test ARC mode ........47 fail hold .......... 50 add test ........... 82 ground mode ......... 52 edit settings ........81 max hold ........51 load ..........79 overview ........35 page view ........
  • Page 193 FI 90x5HT user manual contact .......... 144 key lock .......... 76 Specifications ......148 LCD ..........72 RS232 ..........74 UK power cord ......8 start control ........76 Utility settings USB ..........74 buzzer ..........73 Warning symbol ......5 Control settings ......

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