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ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester

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  • Page 1 SOURCETRONIC – Quality electronics for service, lab and production User Manual ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester...
  • Page 2 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Contents Contents Contents ....................................1 1 Setup ..................................... 2 1.1 Precautions for Use ................................. 2 1.2 Precautions for Moving ..............................3 1.3 Connecting the AC Power Cord ............................3 1.4 Grounding ..................................3 1.5 Checking Operations ............................... 3 2 Precautions on Handling ..............................
  • Page 3 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Setup 1 Setup This chapter describes the procedures from unpacking to installation to operation checking. 1.1 Precautions for Use Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the tester: • Do not use the tester in a flammable atmosphere.
  • Page 4 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Setup 1.2 Precautions for Moving When moving the tester to the installation site or otherwise transporting it, take the following precautions: • Before moving the tester, turn off the power switch. Transporting the tester with its POWER switch on can lead to electric shock and damage.
  • Page 5 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Precautions on Handling 2 Precautions on Handling This chapter describes the precautions to be followed in the handling of this tester. When using the tester, take utmost care to ensure safety. WARNING! This instrument can generate a current of up to 45 A (32 A for ST9411). If the contact resistance is too large, a high temperature will be generated at the contact point.
  • Page 6 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 3 Basic Operation 3.1 Interface Structure Overview This chapter describes the procedure for contact resistance testing. The interface structure of the instrument is shown as follows: Operation Steps Introduction to the Interface: The first column in the interface structure shows the initial states corresponding to the function keys on the panel.
  • Page 7 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation Interface Description TEST Put the instrument into the test waiting state, ready to start the contact resistance test. Change the previous interface of test program, test item, and test parameter. The modification of SETUP the test plan is completed in this interface.
  • Page 8 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 3.2.2 GRTEST Press  to enter the SETUP interface. The function key F5 can lock the keyboard. When the keyboard is locked, only three keys: START, STOP and F5 (unlock) are usable.
  • Page 9 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 0.2 s ~ 99.9 s Set the test delay time from starting test to the beginning of the test of step 1 STRTDLY By default, the instrument starts testing after being ready 3.2.3.2 SYSTEM 2 Interface...
  • Page 10 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation Select Select the current file (to be used for batch processing) PgUp PageUp the file list. Page Number PgDn PageDown the file list. 3.2.4.1 Operation Interface of the Internal File <INTERNAL FILE>...
  • Page 11 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 3.3 Test Function Theory and Instruction This section describes the test theory and instruction of ground connection, ground wire current detection and arc detection according to the order of the test procedure.
  • Page 12 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation resistance value, the test is considered Fail. If the contact resistance of the tested element itself is very small, this function must be turned off. Judgment display (LOWFAIL) when the limit is exceeded, this judgment is only valid in test mode, timing sampling, and the rate is 100 ms each time.
  • Page 13 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 3.4 Structure and Use of HANDLER Interface Circuit 3.4.1 Control Interface Theory The HANDLER interface is a DB15 interface, the internal principle of the instrument is as follows: HANDLER Interface Signal Function Description: •...
  • Page 14 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation 3.4.2 Control Interface Instruction Control interface is generally used as remote control and test synchronization or indication. The external connection of the interface is as follows: Figure 3-2 Output: The Internal Power Connected with Indicator Light...
  • Page 15 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Basic Operation The indicator light can be replaced with other drive control components. The current direction is subject to the power. Internal Power Supply Performance: • The unregulated output is about 24 V, please confirm before use.
  • Page 16 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Technical Specifications 4 Technical Specifications 4.1 General Specifications Model ST9410A ST9411A Scope 1 A ~ 45 A 1 A ~ 32 A Range 1.00 A ~ 5.00 A 5.01 A ~ 30 A 30.01 A ~ 45 A 1.00 A ~ 5.00 A 5.01 A ~ 32 A Accuracy ±...
  • Page 17 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Technical Specifications 4.2 Other Specifications • Power: < 900 VA (ST9410A) < 800 VA (ST9411A) • Dimensions (W × H × D): 280 mm × 88 mm × 420 mm • Weight: approx. 15 kg...
  • Page 18 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5 Serial Port Command Description This instrument can use RS232C serial interface (standard) or GPIB parallel interface (optional) for data communication and remote control without instrument panel, but the two cannot be used at the same time; they have the same program control commands, but use different hardware configuration and communication protocols.
  • Page 19 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description MSETup Set the display page to measurement setup. SYST1 Set the display page to system setup. SYST2 Set the display page to system setup. FLISt Set the display page to (internal) file list.
  • Page 20 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description • FUNCtion:SOURce:STEP<sn> Edit the <sn> step of the current test program (<sn> = 1 ~ 20) 5.2.2.2 FUNCtion:SOURce:STEP:CURRent Set/query the current of GR. Syntax: Command: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:CURR<current value> Query: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:CURR? Data<sn>:...
  • Page 21 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description Query Message: FUNC:SOUR:STEP1:UPPC? Return Value: 5.2.2.4 FUNCtion:SOURce:STEP:LOWC Set/query the lower limit resistance of GR. Syntax: Command: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:LOWC<resistance value> Query: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:LOWC? Data<resistance value> Data Format: Integer Data Range: 0 ~ 6000 (where 0 is OFF)
  • Page 22 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.2.6 FUNCtion:SOURce:STEP:OFFSet Set/query GR zero offset value. Syntax: Command: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:OFFS<resistance value> Query: FUNC:SOUR:STEP<sn>:OFFS? Data<resistance value> Data Format: Integer Data Range: 0 ~ 100 (where 0 is OFF) Data Accuracy: Data Unit: mΩ...
  • Page 23 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.3 SYSTem Subsystem Commands Command Tree: Base Command Command 2 Function/Range :PASS 0.3 s ~ 99.9 s :STEP 0.3 s ~ 99.9 s 0 (STOP) 1 (CONT) :FAIL 2 (REST)
  • Page 24 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.3.2 SYSTem:FAIL Set/query the status of (AFTR)FAIL. Syntax: Command: SYST:FAIL<0/1/2/3> Query: SYST:FAIL? Data<0/1/2/3>: Data Format: Character Data Range: 0 (STOP) 1 (CONT) 2 (REST) 3 (NEXT) Example: Set (AFTR)FAIL to STOP.
  • Page 25 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.3.4 SYSTem:BEEP Set/query the buzzer setting. Syntax: Command: SYST:BEEP<0/1/2> Query: SYST:BEEP? Data<0/1/2>: Data Format: Character Data Range: 0 (OFF) 1 (SHORT) 2 (LONG) Example: Set BEEP to one short beep.
  • Page 26 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description Data<0/1>: Data Format: Character Data Range: 0 (Chinese) 1 (English) Example: Set LANG to English. Command Message: SYST:LANG1 Query Message: SYST:LANG? Return Value: 5.2.3.7 SYSTem:RESet Restore all settings to their default state.
  • Page 27 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.4 MMEMory Subsystem Commands 5.2.4.1 MMEMory:STORe Save the current file to file number. Syntax: Command: MMEM:STOR:STAT<file number>[,<file name>] Data<file number>: Data Format: Integer Data Range: 1 ~ 20 Data Accuracy: Data<file name>...
  • Page 28 ST9410 / ST9411 Ground Bond Tester Serial Port Command Description 5.2.5.2 FETCh? After the instrument receives this command, the instrument will automatically send out the test result until the end of the test. Return Format: • Test current (A) •...
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