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Multiplex Scanner Box GSB-01/GSB-02 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82SB-02000EA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER www.valuetronics.com...
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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 Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 GETTING STARTED ............9 GSB-01 and GSB-02 Overview ....10 Appearance .......... 13 Safety Considerations ......18 OPERATION ..............23 Menu Tree Additions ......24 Test Lead Connection ......25 Start Up Procedure ......
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals. Do not block the cooling fan opening. Do not disassemble the GSB-01/GSB-02 unless you are qualified. (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The GSB-01/GSB-02 falls under category II.
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Temperature: 0˚C~40˚C (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GSB-01/GSB-02 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”.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Storage Location: Indoor environment Temperature: -10°C to 70°C Relative Humidity: ≤ 85% (no condensation) Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the scanner box 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...
9900 or GPT-9900A safety testers. The scanner boxes are particularly well suited for multi-point safety testing as well for volume testing on factory floors. The GSB-01 has connections for ACW, DCW and IR testing, while the GSB-02 also includes support for GB testing. Firmware Note Please make sure the firmware is up to date before using the scanner boxes.
Up to 4 scanner boxes can be connected Interface RS-232 interface. Accessories and Package Contents Standard Part Number Description Accessories GSB-01/02 unit Quick start guide User manual CD Region dependent Power cord GHT-108 x1 High voltage wiring leads GHT-109 x1 GB wiring leads (GSB-02 only)
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GB sense/source H test lead (GSB-02 only) GTL-116B x1 GB sense/source L test lead (GSB-02 only) GTL-235 RS232C Cable Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene Note foam and plastic envelopes should the need arise to return the unit to GW Instek. www.valuetronics.com...
GETTING STARTED Appearance GSB-01 Front Panel POWER Button HI / LO Indicators CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. 6.0 kVDC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box Indicator PASS CHANNEL FAIL RETURN POWER Return Terminal Channel Pass/Fail Indicators GSB-02 Front Panel...
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual POWER switch Turns the unit on or off. It is recommended that the unit is POWER powered up before the connected safety tester is turned on. HI LO Indicators The HI/LO Indicators indicate whether a channel is set to the HI or LO output.
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GETTING STARTED RETURN, SENSE GSB-02 Only The RETURN terminal and SOURCE is used for IR, DCW RETURN SENSE H SENSE L terminals and ACW tests. GB Rx SOURCE H SOURCE L The SOURCE H, SOURCE L, SENSE H and SENSE L terminals are used for GB tests.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual GSB-01 Rear Panel RS232/ RS232/ INPUT OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE RS232/IN 5.0 kVAC 5.0 kVAC 6.0 kVDC 6.0 kVDC MAX. MAX. RS232/OUT ENSURE THE POWER IS REMOVED FROM THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE RETURN...
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GETTING STARTED HV1, HV2 The HV1 input terminal is used as the primary high voltage input for the scanner box. The HV2 output terminal is used to daisy chain the high voltage output to the next scanner when multiple scanner boxes are used together.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Safety Considerations Workplace Precautions Background The GPT-9000 is a high voltage instrument that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment when GSB-01/GSB-02 is connected to the GPT-9000 series safety testers.
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GETTING STARTED 6. Ensure any devices that are adversely affected by magnetic fields are not placed near the tester and scanner box(es). www.valuetronics.com...
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Operating Precautions Background The GPT-9000 is a high voltage instrument that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the tester along with any conned scanner boxes are operated in a safe manner.
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GETTING STARTED 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. Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times. 7.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Basic Safety Checks Background The GSB-01/GSB-02 are used with high voltage devices and as 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.
OPERATION PERATION Menu Tree Additions ............24 Test Lead Connection ............25 Connecting GSB-01 Units ............... 25 Connecting GSB-02 ................. 29 DUT Connection ..................32 Start Up Procedure ............35 Startup....................... 35 Connection Check ................... 36 Creating a Test Setup............37 Scanner Box Test Creation Workflow ...........
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Menu Tree Additions When the scanner boxes are added to the GPT-9000 safety tester the scan utility and the scanner configuration menu become available. These additional menu functions are highlighted in the menu tree below. PASS/FAIL result...
This section describes how to connect the GPT-9000 to a number of scanner boxes. It is recommended that only models of the same type are connected together. Connecting GSB-01 Units Background The following will describe how to connect scanner boxes to a GPT-9000 safety tester. Up to 4 scanner boxes can be connected.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual PASS FAIL READY TEST AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Tester GPT-9803 Insulation Resistance CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE Safety Tester START STOP RETURN REMOTE POWER MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY Return cable CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.
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OPERATION Rear Panel 1. Connect the rear panel HV terminals together on the scanners. HV2 (box #1) HV1 (box #2) HV2 (box #2) HV1 (box #3) HV2 (box #3) HV1 (box #4) 2. Connect the Return terminals together on scanners*.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual RS232 RS232/IN WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE SIGNAL I / O RS232 CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
OPERATION Connecting GSB-02 Background The following will describe how to connect scanner boxes to a GPT-9000 series safety tester with ground bond test support. Up to 4 scanner boxes can be connected. In the examples below only 3 scanner boxes are connected. When wiring the scanner boxes to the safety tester or to each other, only the GB wiring leads (GHT-109) should be used.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual PASS FAIL READY TEST AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Tester GPT-9804 Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. PAGE Safety Tester RETURN START STOP REMOTE POWER SENSE H...
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OPERATION RS232 RS232/IN WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE SIGNAL I / O RS232 CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
The output section is used to connect up to 8 DUTs. The GSB-01 is only used for DCW, ACW and IR testing. The GSB-02 (shown) replaces two high voltage terminals with a pair of SENSE H/SOURCE H terminals for GB testing.
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OPERATION Example 1: GB connection with common LO terminals. GTL-116B and GTL-116R test leads are to be used. GB Output connection INPUT OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE RS232/IN 5.0 kVAC 5.0 kVAC 6.0 kVDC 6.0 kVDC MAX. MAX. RS232/OUT HI-POT ENSURE THE POWER IS REMOVED FROM THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE RETURN...
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Example 3: IR, ACW, DCW connections with common return terminal. These tests are best performed sequentially. GHT-116R and GHT-116B test leads are to be used. CH1 to CH8 configured as HI INPUT OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE RS232/IN 5.0 kVAC...
OPERATION Start Up Procedure Startup Background The power up sequence as well as the connections between each scanner box and the safety tester are critical to operate the scanners correctly. Steps 1. Make sure the safety tester and all scanner boxes are turned off.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Connection Check Background The scanner connection can be checked in the Common Utility menu. Steps 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status. M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A...
In principal we will be showing you how to configure the output terminals on the scanner box rear panel. For the GSB-01, each terminal can be configured as either an HV output (hereafter referred to as HI) or as a return terminal (hereafter referred to as LO).
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Scanner Box Test Creation Workflow Background The flowchart below shows the basic workflow for creating tests for the scanner boxes. Select Manu Test Number Configure the test settings for the Selected Manu test Configure the outputs of each...
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OPERATION MANU/AUTO Steps 1. If the tester is in AUTO mode, press and hold the MANU/AUTO key for three seconds to switch to MANU mode. The tester can only switch between AUTO and MANU mode when in the VIEW status. 2.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Configure the Manual Test Settings Background After a MANU number has been chosen and the tester is in EDIT status, the settings for the current manual test can be configured. Steps 1. To choose the test function, press the ACW, DCW, IR or GB soft-keys.
OPERATION Configuring the Scanner Box Outputs Background The scanner box output is configured separately for each manual test. This allows you to have one manual test to test multiple DUTs at the same time from a number of scanner boxes. For automatic tests, each manual test can be seen as configuring the output of one step of the automatic test.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual 2. Press the PAGE key to bring up the PAGE Scanner Configuration Page view for the currently selected manual test. 3. Press the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrows keys to move the cursor to the desired channel and scanner box.
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OPERATION 6. A test can now be started, see page on 44 to get started. Initialize N I T 7. Pressing the INIT key will initialize all the channels to “X”, disabling all the channels. Send E N D 8. Pressing SEND will output the channel settings onto the connected scanner boxes.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Running a Manual Test Background A test can be run when the tester is in READY status. The tester cannot start to run a test under the Note following conditions: A protection setting has been tripped; when a...
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OPERATION STOP 2. Press the STOP button to put the tester into the READY status. READY status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual 6. The HI or LO indicators of the channels that are turned on for the manual test will be shown on the respective scanner boxes. Ch1 on Ch8 on GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box PASS CHANNEL FAIL 7.
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OPERATION STOP 9. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button again. Exit TEST Status MANU/AUTO To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status. The tester will revert to the VIEW status for the current test.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual MANU Test Results Background If the test is allowed to run to completion (the test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge the test(s) as either PASS or FAIL.
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0 100 A M P 0 0 . 1 S = 0 0 1 . 0 S A C W D C W Scanner display GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box example PASS CHANNEL FAIL Pass 2. The PASS judgment will be held on both the safety tester and scanner displays until the STOP or START button is pressed.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual FAIL Judgment FAIL 3. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL will be displayed on the safety tester, the FAIL indicator will be lit red, the channel indicator on the scanner will be lit red and the buzzer will sound.
Automatic Tests This section describes how to create and run automatic tests for the GSB-01/GSB-02 scanner boxes. An automatic test comprises of up 16 MANU tests that are run sequentially. In order to run an automatic test using the GSB-...
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual VIEW status M A N U = * * * - 0 0 1 A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 .
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OPERATION 5. Use the scroll wheel to choose a MANU number to add to the automatic test. MANU number 001~100 A D D 6. Press the ADD soft-key to add the selected manual test to the automatic test as another step. 7.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Running an Automatic Test Background Running an automatic test with the GSB-01/02 scanner boxes is the same as running an automatic test without them. The tester cannot start to run an AUTO test Note under the following conditions: ...
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6. The HI or LO indicators of the channels that are turned on for the current step of the test will be shown on the respective scanner boxes. Ch1 on Ch8 on GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box PASS CHANNEL FAIL 7. Each test will start by showing the remaining ramp up time, followed by the remaining test time.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual A U T O = 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z 1 . 0 0 m A 0 100 00 37 A M P 0 0 .
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OPERATION STOP 4. To stop the test when HOLD is displayed on-screen, press the STOP button. When in HOLD status, only the START and STOP Note buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled. STOP Stop a Running 1. To stop the AUTO test at any time Test when it is running, press the STOP button.
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Exit Testing MANU/AUTO To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status. The tester will revert to the VIEW status for the current automatic test. A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0...
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When all the tests have been judged as PASS, the PASS indicator will be lit green, each channel used in the test will be lit green and the buzzer will sound. GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box PASS CHANNEL FAIL Green channel indicators,...
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual The Pass Sound setting must to set to ON for the Note buzzer to sound. FAIL Judgment FAIL When any of the tests have been judged as FAIL, the FAIL indicator will be lit red, the channel...
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OPERATION View Results 1. When the PASS or FAIL overview table is shown on the screen, turn the scroll wheel right to scroll through each test step. MANU number for step number current step S T E P : 0 2 - 0 0 0 0 m A F R E Q = 0 H z...
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Exit Testing MANU/AUTO To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO key when the tester is in the READY status. The tester will revert to the VIEW status. A U T O = 0 0 1 - 1 0...
OPERATION Common Utility Settings The Common Utility settings are system-wide settings that apply to both MANU tests and AUTO tests. The scanner boxes introduce one new interface setting. Scanner Box Interface Settings Description The interface settings choose the remote interface configuration. USB, RS232 and GPIB (optional) can be selected.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual 4. Use the scroll wheel to select SCANNER BOX. EDIT/SAVE 5. Press EDIT/SAVE to save the settings and exit to VIEW status. The baud rate setting is fixed to 115200 baud. Note When Interface is set to SCANNER, the remote Note interface is automatically set to USB.
REMOTE CONTROL EMOTE CONTROL Scanner Commands GSB:CLR ....................65 GSB:SCAN ....................65 GSB<X>:CHANnel .................. 66 GSB:MEASure ..................67 GSB<X>:HI ....................68 GSB<X>:LOW ..................69 GSB:CLR Description Clear the configuration and results from the scanner box. Only applicable in the VIEW or READY status. Note Syntax GSB:CLR...
<1st>,<2nd>,<3rd>,<4th> Where 01=GSB-01, 02=GSB-02, XX=not connected. Query Example GSB:SCAN? >01,02,XX,XX Number #1 scanner box =GSB-01,#2=GSB-02, #3=not connected,#4= not connected. GSB<X>:CHANnel Query Description Queries setting state of each scanner box for a specified MANU number.
>GSB-01:HXXHXXXX<cr><lf> >GSB-02:XLXXXLXX<cr><lf> >GSB-XX:XXXHXXXX<cr><lf> >GSB-XX:XXXHXXXX<cr><lf> Indicates that for MANU 001, channel 1 and 4 are set to H for the GSB-01 and that channel 2 and 6 are set to L for the GSB-02. GSB:MEASure Query Description Returns the test results for the scanner boxes after the test has completed.
12345678<cr><lf> >GSB-01:PXXPXXXX<cr><lf> >GSB-02:XFXXXFXX<cr><lf> >GSB-XX:XXXXXXXX<cr><lf> >GSB-XX:XXXXXXXX<cr><lf> Indicates that channel 1 and 4 have passed for the GSB-01 and that channel 2 and 6 have failed for the GSB-02. GSB<X>:HI Query Description Sets or queries the HI settings for each scanner box for a selected MANU test number.
REMOTE CONTROL Example2 GSB1: HI SFF000000 Sets Channel 1~8 of scanner 1 to HI. All other channels are off. (FF00000 Hex = 11111111000000000000000000000000 binary) Only applicable in the VIEW or READY status. Note If a channel is set to binary 0, it can still be set to LOW using the GSB<X>:LOW command.
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GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Example2 GSB1: LOW SFF000000 Sets Channel 1~8 of scanner 1 to LOW. All other channels are not set. (FF00000 Hex = 11111111000000000000000000000000 binary) Only applicable in the VIEW or READY status. Note If a channel is set to binary 0, it can still be set to HI using the GSB<X>:HI command.
• I get a scanner error when I run a test. • The tester will stop testing midway through an automatic test. • When I press the START button the tester will not start testing? I get a scanner error when I run a test. A scanner error indicates that the HV and return terminals haven’t been properly connected between the safety tester and the scanner(s).
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual If “Interlock” is enabled, the interlock key must be inserted into the signal I/O port on the rear before a test can be started. Lastly, ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is correctly configured in the Common Utility menu. For example, to enable the START button to start a test, ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is set to FRONT PANEL.
APPENDIX PPENDIX Fuse Replacement Steps 1. Turn the instrument off. POWER 2. Take off the power cord and remove the fuse socket using a minus driver. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder. Rating 100V~240V T2A 250V www.valuetronics.com...
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Error Messages Test Errors The following error messages or messages may appear on the GPT screen when configuring or running tests. Error Messages Description SCANNER ERR Indicates that there is a problem with the scanner connection.
APPENDIX Specifications The specifications apply when the GSB-01/02 is powered on for at least 30 minutes at 15˚C~35˚C. Specifications Scanner Model GSB-01 GSB-02 High Voltage Rating 5kV AC/6kV DC 5kV AC/6kV DC High Current Rating 40A AC Number of HV channels...
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series User Manual Dimensions GSB-01 CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. GSB-01 Multiplex Scanner Box PASS CHANNEL FAIL RETURN POWER 322.0 349.0 399.2 330.0 www.valuetronics.com...
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APPENDIX GSB-02 CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX. HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX. GSB-02 Multiplex Scanner Box HI-POT RETURN PASS CHANNEL SENSE H SENSE L FAIL POWER GB Rx SOURCE H SOURCE L 322.0 349.0 330.0 412.6 www.valuetronics.com...
GSB-01/GSB-02 Series 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...
FAQ ..........71 Test errors ........74 Firmware note ......10 Test lead connections Front panel diagram ....13 GSB-01 ..........25 Ground GSB-02 ..........29 symbol ..........4 UK power cord ......8 List of features ......11 Utility settings Manual tests scanner interface ......
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