Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 General Information ______________________________________________ 5 1.1 Information on this operating manual ................5 1.2 Requirements for the operation of this device ............. 6 1.2.1 Regulations for application ..................6 1.2.2 Product liability ......................6 1.3 General safety regulations ..................
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Table of Contents 4.5 Test parameters ......................24 4.5.1 Common parameters: ....................24 4.5.2 AA: Test Start / ZZ: Test End ................... 25 4.5.3 CT: Continuity Test....................26 4.5.4 PW: Protective Ground Test ..................27 4.5.5 HV: High Voltage Test ....................28 4.5.6 IS: Insulation Resistance Test .................
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use of components, tools, additional installations, supplements and working material which have not been approved or recommended by SPS electronic GmbH building in of spare parts which are not original SPS electronic GmbH spare parts or of spare parts from suppliers not recommended by SPS electronic GmbH 1.2.2 Product liability...
1.3 General safety regulations 1.3 General safety regulations The safety tester KT1886 has been manufactured according to the state of the art at the time of its delivery. Nevertheless the tester is not without hazards if it is applied by untrained personnel, applied improperly or not applied according to regulations.
1.3.3 Safety installations The KT1886 testers are, for the safety of the operating personnel, equipped with below safety equipment: safety current limiting for insulation test and high voltage test (only KT 1886B) protective low voltage for protective wire test ...
The safety tester KT1886 comes shipping with a premade dummy test program. The "Dummy" test program is tailored so that you can use a test dummy of SPS electronic to ensure the correct function of the tester. The dummy program guides through the testing procedure, using text steps to give instructions what has to be switched at the dummy, what has to be connected at next, etc.
2 Description 2.2 Technical Data Measurements and weights Width / depth / height ca. 480 / 490 / 222 mm (19" / 5 HU) KT 1886B: ca. 215 N (21.5 kg) weight KT 1886J: ca. 275 N (27.5 kg) Ambient operation: 15 °C –...
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2.2 Technical Data IS Test (Insulation Test) Test voltage free programmable from 100 up to 6000 V DC (voltage range 100-199 V: tolerances not specified) Short circuit current KT 1886 B: < 12 mA DC, safety current limited acc. to EN 50191 KT 1886 J: >...
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2 Description ––– KT 1886 J ––– HV Test (High Voltage Test) free programmable from 100 up to 6000 V DC (voltage range 100-199 V: Test voltage free programmable from 100 up to 5500 V AC tolerances not specified) residual ripple DC: < 3% acc. VDE 0432 / EN 61180 ...
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2.2 Technical Data I/O Test 24 V DC 30% input voltage: Inputs 1 – 8 input resistance: 10 k output voltage: +24V on PIN 20 + 21 , GND on PIN 24 + 25 3% up to 2A total Outputs 1 - 8 output current: max.
2 Description 2.3 Set-up of device 2.3.1 Front panel 1 key switch – to switch device on or off 2 lightbutton "ON" – sets device active 3 lightswitch " STOP " – sets device inactive, instantly switches off all output voltages in (and case of emergency EMERGENCY-STOP)
3 Putting into operation Putting into operation 3.1 Requirements Tester KT1886 as well as all of the electric connections and lines must be in operational and reliable condition. The General Safety Regulations (pl. see chapter 1.3) and the generally applicable legal rules as well as other binding directives for industrial safety, for accident prevention and for the protection of the environment have to be adhered to and persons staying in the area of operation must be informed respectively.
4.1 Operating elements General Operation 4.1 Operating elements All operations are carried out via the device's touch screen. If you want to push a function-button, switch between registers, chose an element out of a list – just touch the wanted element with your finger. When entering parameter values or text, a virtual QWERTY keyboard is shown on the display, where you can enter numbers and characters as required.
4 General Operation 4.3.1 User Managment In this menu, the users of the device are managed. Each user is registered with a unique name and a password. Also, each user has a set of rights, that define what sort of actions the users is allowed to do, and what actions are not allowed.
4.3 Main Menu 4.3.4 Program Editor In the editor module, test programs are managed. Programs can be created, modified, duplicated or deleted. When the editor is opened, the left side shows a list of all programs currently stored in the device. When a program is selected, the right side shows the test steps in that program.
4 General Operation 4.4 System Settings In this module, you will be able to change general system settings. 4.4.1 Network settings 4.4.1.1 Device In this tab, the settings are made to connect the device to a local network (LAN). IP address "Address"...
4.4 System Settings Tab "Digital": Here, the existing test programs are assigned to the up to 16 digital program slots: With the marked test program (right list) is assigned to the marked program slot 0–15 (left list). With <<set the marked slot can be cleared again. remove>>...
4 General Operation Tab "PW Test": Here, the "PW Offset" option can be activated. The entered value is then automatically subtracted from all measured values from the protective conductor tests. Due to the 4-wire measurement, the test device's protective conductor test basically works almost loss-free. Depending on the test setup, there may be situations in which the 4-wire measurement cannot be carried out to the actual test point (additional contacting constructs, contact resistances, etc).
4.4 System Settings 4.4.9 Import & Export In this tab, it is possible to import test programs, or to export result protocols or test programs. Notes: This function will copy all files from the source directory. Selection of single files is not possible. If in the target directory already exist files with same name, they will be overwritten.
4 General Operation 4.5 Test parameters 4.5.1 Common parameters: The test parameters in the tabs "Go to", "Safety" and "Ramp" are functioning the same way for all test steps ("Ramp" only for steps HV and IS). Step Titles: Each test step can have two different names: "Title" and "Print Title". - "Title"...
4.5 Test parameters Tab "Ramp": The test steps HV and IS can use voltage ramping at the start and end of a test step. t Ramp up – Time duration for voltage ramp when starting test. 0 s means no voltage ramp. U ramp start –...
4 General Operation Step ZZ: Show results for This setting defines how long the P result will be shown, before returning to the S screen. TART Manual confirmation of failed result When this option is activated, then a F test must be manually acknowledged (Confirmation button on the screen, or on IO-Interface...
4.5 Test parameters 4.5.4 PW: Protective Ground Test The protective conductor test measures the resistance between PE (earthing) and housing of DUT. The resistance should be as low as possible. If resistance values between R and R are measured, DUT has passed the test. If resistance values lower than R or higher than R are measured, the test result will be "...
4 General Operation 4.5.5 HV: High Voltage Test With the high voltage test, the electrical strength between the contacted potentials is evaluated. In case of insufficient or damaged electric strength of the DUT, an arc-over will occur. Warning: When the DUT is connected using a connection box (e.g. "A3"), the test voltage Unom must be <= 3000 VAC / 4000 VDC ! Voltages higher than that can destroy the connection box! To use voltages bigger than 3000 VAC / 4000V DC, make the connection directly to HV-Plug...
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4.5 Test parameters Connection – explanation of parameter 1. Socket (Mains) This type of connection is applicable for devices of "protection class I" (device is equipped with a protective conductor connection), if all parts of the device are accessible via its mains connection. Principle of voltage application for connection type "Mains": Test Piece (DUT)
4 General Operation 4.5.6 IS: Insulation Resistance Test Waiting With the insulation test IS, the insulation resistance between the contacted potentials is evaluated. Screenshots In case of insufficient or damaged electric strength of the DUT, an arc-over will occur. Warning: When the DUT is connected using a connection box, the test voltage Unom must be <= 4000V ! Voltages higher than 4000V can destroy the conection box! To use voltages bigger than 4000V, make the connection directly to HV-Plug ST 71 at HV-...
4.5 Test parameters 4.5.7 LC: Leakage Current Test The leakage current test determines the current that, in case of protective wire missing or being defective, can flow through the DUT’s housing to earth. Explanation of test parameters for LC leakage current test: ...
4 General Operation 4.5.9 FC: Functional Current Test The function test is a current consumption measurement with preset nominal voltage. A functional Waiting voltage (up to 300 VAC / 300 VDC) is applied between phase and N-conductor of the DUT and the Screenshots resulting current is measured back.
4.5 Test parameters 4.5.10 FP: Functional Power Test The FP test is an extended version of the FC test. It allows the measuring of several electrical Waiting characteristics (up to three at the same time): current flow, voltage value, real-power consumption, Screenshots apparent-power consumption, reactive-power consumption, and power-factor (CosPhi).
4 General Operation 4.5.11 CR: Resistance Test Waiting The resistance test uses a voltage of 24 VDC, applied between connections , and measures the DUT's internal resistance value. Screenshots Explanation of test parameters for CR cold resistance test: Sets the test time for the CR test (0.2 –...
4.5 Test parameters 4.5.12 SO / RI: Set Output / Read Input By means of the I/O-tests it is possible to transmit digital signals on the I/O-interface, or to read incoming signals. This way external systems can be controlled, or the test process can be controlled dependent on the condition of external systems by branching via the "If-Pass / If-Error"...
4 General Operation 4.5.13 SA: Set Analog Output With the SA step, an analog signal in range 0 – 10 V can be set on the CAN-interface X2 / PIN9 . Explanation of parameters for SA-step: Output template Here you can enter a name for the current settings, or select a previously created one. When "Add"...
4.5 Test parameters 4.5.15 VT: Visual Test This test step can be carried out in three different methods: as Info Step or as View Test or as Control Step. Waiting The Info-step can, for example, be used to give instructions to the operator: “Connect DUT now!“. Screenshots In case of the visual test, the result will depend on the visual judgement of the operator.
4 General Operation 4.5.16 CI: Comment Input Step With the CI step, it is possible to enter text or numbers during a test run, and include this data in the test protocol. For example, this can be used to scan barcodes and put them into the protocol. The CI step allowes input of up to three different items.
5.1 Outline Testing Operation 5.1 Outline Connecting the DUT When using a connection box (e.g. "A3"), just put the DUT's mains plug into the power socket of the box. All electrical tests will now be executed via the DUT's mains supply. If required by the actual test norm, and/or if you need to test device parts that are not reachable via the mains connection, the DUT can also be contacted manually.
Annex A: Interface Configuration Annex Interface Configuration A-1 High Voltage Socket X7 This interface is used to connect an external connection box (A3/A7/A8). If connections are made "manually" between DUT and interface X7, this should be done via the high- voltage connector "ST71".
Annex A: Interface Configuration 24V supply for digital IO-interface X6 The ext.IO interface X6 of tester KT1886B is driven by internal 24V voltage generated by the device. Basic circuit for I/O interface X6 +24 V PIN 23 Ext_ON ] PIN 20,21 +24V Inputs 1-8 max.
Annex A: Interface Configuration A-4 Connector for external emergency loop X11 Phono socket, 3-pole (emergency stop) To close the protective circuit, PINs 1 and 2 have to be short-circuited. PIN 3 is not assigned. Opening of the emergency loop is the same as pushing the "Stop"-Button on the front panel – the tester goes into emergency stop mode, the supply of the HV generator and all test voltages are cut off.
Annex A: Interface Configuration A-6 Connector for external voltage X10 This interface is used to feed-in the external function voltage to supply the DUT with during the function tests (FC, FP). The function voltage is safeguarded by an RCD + 16A automatic fuse. ("F2" on the front panel) –...
Annex A: Interface Configuration A-7 Connection socket for warning lights X12 Configuration red ( 230 V ) green ( 230 V ) The connected warning lights must not exceed 25 Watts of total power. A-8 RS-232 Interface X1, CAN Interface X2 X1: socket RS232 (Dsub9) X2: plug CAN (Dsub9) description...
In case of any of these errors, please restart the device at least one time, i.e. switch the device off and on again. Usually there is no problem with the hardware, and the error will be gone after restart. If the error still persits, please contact the service of SPS electronic GmbH. If the KT1886 is reporting: ...
Annex D: Optional equipment: Sense Module SM 38-h Optional equipment: Sense Module SM 38-h With the optional SM 38-h sense module, the high-voltage test of the test instrument is extended to 4-wire measurement technology. The high-voltage test uses 4-wire technology to ensure that the high voltage is actually applied to the contacted points.
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EU-Konformitätserklärung EU Declaration of Conformity Wir / we : SPS electronic GmbH The Electrical Safety Test Company Eugen-Bolz-Str. 8 D-74523 Schwäbisch Hall erklären hiermit, dass das nachfolgend genannte Gerät den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheitsforderungen der EU-Richtlinien entspricht. declare, that the following unit complies with all essential safety requirements of the EU Directives.
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