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1100R+ User's Manual
Version 2011.1.0
November 10, 2011

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  • Page 1 1100R+ User’s Manual Version 2011.1.0 November 10, 2011...
  • Page 2 Signature 1100R+ User’s Manual Version 2011.1.0 November 10, 2011 Copyright by Cirris System Corporation 1991 Parkway Boulevard Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2026 United States of America All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup Introduction ................1 Cirris Customer Support ............1 You Should Have Received ............1 Setup ..................1 You May Have Received ............2 Tester Options ................2 Setting up the Tester ..............3 Connecting a Printer ..............4 Attaching Scanner Add-Ons .............
  • Page 4 Auto Print ................38 Digital Outputs ................ 39 Factory Defaults ..............39 Volume ................... 39 Low Voltage Settings Learn and Test Parameter Settings ........40 Connection Resistance ............42 LV Insulation Resistance ............43 Component Resistance ............44 Component Setting & Test Learn Components ..............

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Setup Introduction Users Manual Quick Reference This manual’s purpose is to help with the following: Guide Set up the tester  Operate the tester  Train new operators  The 1100R+ Quick Reference Guide is in the front pocket of this manual.

  • Page 6: You May Have Received

    You May Have Received Scanner Add-Ons  Adapters  Each Scanner Add-On Interchangeable adapter provides 128 test points. cards for connecting Connect up to seven for cables to the tester. a total of 1024 test points. Networking Made Easy Kit ...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Tester

    A thumb drive is required to set up a network. For more information, see USB Thumb Drive on page 23. 4. Turn on the tester and make sure the main menu is displayed. SIGNATURE 1100R+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: 1B4137-4Z020...

  • Page 8: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer If you connect a printer to the 1100R+, you will be able to print cable documentation, error information, and test reports. Without a printer, as you go through the testing process, you will need to handwrite the results. Will any printer work? 1100 testers require a parellel printer with an Epson/Centronics style parallel port.

  • Page 9: Attaching Scanner Add-Ons

    Attaching Scanner Add-Ons Each Scanner Add-On provides an additional 128 test points. You can connect up to seven Scanner Add-Ons to the 1100R+ tester for a total of 1024 points. J1-J2 Cover Plate 1. With the tester turned off, use a coin Horizontal or screwdriver to turn the fasteners on Position...
  • Page 10 Cover Piece 5. Remove the plastic cover piece on the side of the tester. To remove the plastic rivets holding the cover piece, use a screwdriver or a hard flat object to push in the rivet, and then remove the rivet. 6.
  • Page 11 9. Attach the Scanner Add-on to the base tester using the side latches. If connecting more than one Scanner Add-on, repeat the procedure attaching the next Add- on to the previous one. Side Latch 10. Re-attach the cover plates. 11. Use a permanent marker to write the adapter positions on each add-on cover plate.

  • Page 12: Tester Basics

    Returns to the Displayed on top line, may include: previous or main Top of list: more below menu. Scroll up or down SIGNATURE 1100R+ Scroll up or go back Set Preferences Set Up Test Program Up/Down Buttons Good/Bad LED Lights...

  • Page 13: Changing The Speaker Volume

    Depending on the environment where the tester is used, you may want to change the speaker volume (if additional volume is needed, call Cirris and ask about the optional Alarm Box). 1. From the main menu, press Set Preferences. SIGNATURE 1100R+ Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 2.

  • Page 14: Adapters

    Adapters Interchangeable adapter cards connect your cables to the tester. Cirris adapters are designed to mate with many industry standard connectors. Adapter Types The different Cirris Adapter types are described as follows:  Standard Adapters Standard Adapters can test up to 1000 VDC and 700 VAC. Standard Adapters are identified by a part number starting with the letter “A”...
  • Page 15 Adapter Sizes Cirris adapters come in three sizes: Single-High, Double-High, and Quad-High.  Single-high Adapters Each single-high adapter supports up to 28 test points and consumes 32 test points. Single-high Adapters can occupy any of the four “J” positions. This image shows a Single-high adapter in position J1 (positions J2, J3, and J4 are still available).

  • Page 16: Installing Adapters

    Installing Adapters Cover plate 1. Turn both ¼ fasteners on the Horizontal right cover plate (J3-J4 in this position example) to the horizontal position. 2. Remove the cover plate from the tester. 3. Install your first adapter into one of the “J” positions: a.
  • Page 17 Important! Make sure you first install adapters into the J1-J2 positions, and then the J3-J4 positions. Right Side last Left Side first 4. Reattach the cover plate; turn both fasteners to the vertical position to lock it in place. Vertical position Caution! Always use the coverplates! Without coverplates attached, the interfacing connectors on the tester may become damaged.

  • Page 18: Duplicating The Adapter Setup

    Duplicating the Adapter Setup Duplicating the adapter setup for a test is required in order to keep test results consistent. If you retrieve a test program from memory, you must install the adapters in the same positions defined when the test program was created. When you begin a new test, the Adapter positions in adapters can be placed in any...

  • Page 19: Cable Signatures

    The cable signature helps you quickly identify a proper test setup. The First Part of the Cable Signature. 1B4137-4Z020 The first part of the cable signature is called the Connection Signature, which helps identify a particular cable. The tester derives the connection signature from: The wire pattern of the tested cable.

  • Page 20: Adapter Signatures

    The Loaded Test Program and other Memory Locations SIGNATURE 1100R+ When you power up the 1100R+ tester, Set Preferences the cable signature or file name of the Set Up Test Program TEST: 1B4137-4Z020 last loaded test is displayed on the main menu.

  • Page 21: Using The Tester

    Verify the sample cable: CABLE LEARNED If recreating a test previously Verify Test verified: Save Test Test: 39E92F-4Z020 Make sure the new cable signature  or file name matches the previously 1100H+ Cable Documentation verified test. Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020 J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0...

  • Page 22: You've Created A Test Program

    Replace the cover plate.  2. Learn the test setup. From the main menu, press  SIGNATURE 1100R+ Set Up Test Program. Set Preferences Set Up Test Program Press Create New Test.  TEST: 39E92F-4Z020 Press LEARN.

  • Page 23: Documenting A Test Program

    Documenting a Test Program It is important to document a test program to know what the test program is and where it is located. 1. Create a test program as described CABLE LEARNED in the previous section. Verify Test Save Test TEST: 39E92F-4Z020 2.

  • Page 24: Testing A Cable

    To remember the original adapter positions: 1100R+ Cable Documentation Refer to the documentation used for  Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020 the test J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0 J2 Adapter Signature: 03FAC1 Connection Resistance: <Auto .5 Insulation Resistance: 50M Press Test for the loaded test ...
  • Page 25 The cable is tested. If the User Preference Test Mode The tester performs a low voltage test on the is set to SINGLE, the tester will not cable. With factory default User Preferences, perform the intermittent test. the tester repetitively performs the low voltage test on the cable searching for intermittent errors.

  • Page 26: Test Summaries

    Press here to print the test  summary. The printed test summary shows the cable signature, parameter signature, cable serial number, parameter settings, adapter connections, and cable counts for a batch of tested cables. If desired, attach the printed test summary to a batch of tested cables to substantiate the test results of the batch.

  • Page 27: Usb Thumb Drive

    1: 2B4137-4Z20 ~MEM002.WIR and so on. In the 2: 2B5284-5Z31 tester, the name will again appear as the cable signature in the memory location that the file name indicates on the PC. In the tester, custom file names will no ...
  • Page 28 Using the Tester...
  • Page 29 Creating Folders On your PC, you can organize test programs into folders and then copy the folders into the tester via thumb drive. How folders function If you copy a folder to the tester, it will  appear on the tester screen after you select the thumb or network drive letter.

  • Page 30: Managing Test Programs

    CABLE LEARNED Verify Test Save Test TEST: 39E92F-4Z020 To save the Loaded Test: 1. From the main menu, scroll down SIGNATURE 1100R+ 2. Press Manage Files. Manage Files Version Information Print: 39E92F-4Z020 3. Press Save. <D:>...
  • Page 31 Listing or other documentation you may have used.  Deleting a Test Program 1. Return to the Main Menu. 2. Scroll down and press SIGNATURE 1100R+ Manage Files Manage Files. Version Information Print: 39E92F-4Z020 3. From the “Manage Files” menu, press Delete Files.
  • Page 32 6. Select the desired test program(s). An arrow will appear to the left of each test program you select, indicating that <C:> the test has been marked for delete. <E:> custom When finished, press back. 7. If a file is marked, the “Delete Marked” button will be enabled.
  • Page 33 Before attempting to import your files, see “1100 File Compression Utility” on page 65. 1. With your thumb drive plugged in, scroll down from the main menu, SIGNATURE 1100R+ and press Manage Files. Manage Files Version Information PRINT: 1B4137-4Z020 2.

  • Page 34: Using Ctlwin

    CTLWIN Using CTLWIN Included with your tester is the CTLWIN kit, which contains a software install disk and PC interface cable. CTLWIN is a PC Windows program that allows you to access Test Programs in the tester’s memory. Using CTLWIN you can: Copy/move test programs between an 1100R+ and a computer ...

  • Page 35: Editing Test Programs

    Edited Test Program *984123-2J8NM *DT SONAR MODULE Cable description (984123-2J8NM (984123-2J8NM changed from the Cable Signature to J1 D507F1 J1 D507F1 a custom description. CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm LV INSULATION RESIS 100 K ohm LV INSULATION RESIS 100 K ohm INSULATION RESIS 5.00 M ohm...

  • Page 36: Help For Ctlwin

    (477BDD-MULTI (695BAE-MULTI J1 ACEFA1 J1 ACEFA1 J2 1A59C0 J2 1A59C0 WIRE LIST SIGNATURE:69D075-A58M0 INSUL TEST PARM SIGNATURE:2J6NH 1 J1-001 J2-001 2 J1-004 J2-002 3 J2-007 J2-008 1 J1-001 J2-001 CHECK COMPONENTS 2 J1-004 J2-002 1 RESIS J1-002 J2-007 42.2 ohm 5 % 2 RESIS J1-008 J2-009 6.65 K ohm 5 %...

  • Page 37: Preferences & Settings

    The Test Parameter Settings determine the parameter signature, which is the last part of the cable signature. Most often, the settings used to learn a cable will be the same settings used to test it; however, there are times when these setting need to be different.

  • Page 38: 1100 R+ Factory Defaults

    The factory defaults for User Preferences, Learn Settings, and test settings for the loaded test may be restored at any time. 1. From the main menu, press Set Preferences. SIGNATURE 1100R+ 2. Scroll down and press Set Preferences Set Up Test Program Set Factory Default.

  • Page 39: User Preferences

    3. Scroll down to access the following User Preferences: SET USER PREFS  Digital Outputs Set Test Methods  Set Test Count Factory Defaults Set Auto Print  Volume Each 1100R+User Preference is described on the following pages. Preferences and Settings...

  • Page 40: Test Mode

    Test Mode Selections Factory Default CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS or SINGLE Test Mode determines how the operator will start a test and whether the tester will continually scan a cable for intermittent errors until removed from the tester. When Test Mode is set to CONTINUOUS, a test starts automatically when a cable is ...

  • Page 41: Fault Location

    Fault Location Selections Factory Default ON or OFF Fault Location determines which end of the cable first displays open, short, or miswire in the tested assembly. When Fault Location is ON, the tester will display an asterisk next to the pin or pins ...

  • Page 42: Test Count

    Test Count Selections Factory Default GOOD CABLES ONLY ALL CABLES or ALL CABLES Test Count determines the types of tested cable counts listed in the test summary. When Test Count is set to ALL CABLES, the test summary includes three counts: total ...

  • Page 43: Digital Outputs

    Digital Outputs Selections Factory Default disable/enable pins pin 7 = Cable Counted Good 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 pin 8 = Cable Counted Bad Digital Outputs determines how the tester controls the output pins on the the digital I/O port. The 1100R+ has six digital outputs which can drive an external device according to various “events”...

  • Page 44: Low Voltage Settings

    Learn Settings affect the way the tester learns a cable. After you learn a cable, the Learn Settings become the Test Parameter Settings for that cable, which determine how a cable is tested. Changing Learn Settings 1. From the main menu, press SIGNATURE 1100R+ Set Up Test Program. Set Preferences Set Up Test Program TEST: 39E92F-4Z020 2.
  • Page 45 Changing Test Parameter Settings You can only change the Test Parameter The cable Settings of the loaded test program. signature or SIGNATURE 1100R+ 1. Make sure the test program you want to file name of Set Preferences the loaded edit is loaded.

  • Page 46: Connection Resistance

    Connection Resistance Selections Factory (Conn Res) Default .1Ω-100KΩ, 500KΩ 10.0Ω 1MΩ, 5MΩ How good are the connections in a cable? The Connection Resistance setting specifies the maximum resistance a connection can have, and still be considered good as opposed to having high resistance.

  • Page 47: Lv Insulation Resistance

    LV Insulation Resistance Selections Factory Default (LV Insul Res) 100KΩ 0.1Ω-100KΩ, 500KΩ, 1MΩ, 5MΩ The LV Insulation Resistance setting only affects the low voltage test where the basic cable pattern and gross insulation problems are identified. This setting determines how high the insulation resistance must be between cable nets to pass the low voltage test.

  • Page 48: Component Resistance

    Component Resistance Selections Factory Default (automatically set) .1Ω-5MΩ The Component Resistance setting is automatically determined when the Learn Components setting is turned ON, and components are sensed in the cable. The tester sets component resistance to 20% less than the lowest resistor value found in the cable. The figure below shows the Component Resistance setting in relation to the other settings.

  • Page 49: Component Setting & Test

    Learn Components menu by selecting Set Up Test Program, Create New Test, Set Learn Settings, and Set Components. If you learn a cable with components, the Parameter Signature (the last five digits of the Cable Signature) is displayed as MULTI. When Learning an Assembly with Components After learning a cable assembly, the technician should verify the test program (see page 17).

  • Page 50: Links

    Links In some cases, the tester may sense the electrical characteristics of a component, but cannot determine if the component is a resistor, diode, or capacitor. When this occurs, the tester creates a “link” in the test program. During the low voltage test, the tester assures the linked points have a higher resistance than the Component Resistance Setting.

  • Page 51: 4-Wire Kelvin

    4-Wire Kelvin The 1100R+ can be used to perform 4-Wire Kelvin resistance measurements. This capability allows you to null out fixturing resistance and measure very low resistances (down to .001 Ω). The standard 2-wire resistance measurement requires a single test point for every connection on the device-under-test.
  • Page 52 4-wire fixturing can be constructed in an alternating or separate method. The Alternating method (shown below) is easy to use. With ribbon cable, you solder adjacent wires to join 4- Wire Pairs. While easy, the connector adapter pin numbers won’t match the pin numbers of the device-under-test since only the visible point shows in the net list;...
  • Page 53 The Location of Kelvin Points in Fixturing The location where the 4-wire pair physically joins the test point connection of the device- under-test is called a Kelvin point. Each 4-wire measurement requires two Kelvin points; one at each end of the tested device. The Kelvin points should be placed as close to the device-under-test as possible.
  • Page 54 Turning 4-Wire Testing on in the Tester Before learning a 4-wire fixture and tested assembly, you must turn on the 4-wire capability in the Set Lrn Components menu. 1. From the main menu, press Set Up Test Program. 2. Press Create New Test. 3.

  • Page 55: Cable Error Messages

    Press Print Errors if a printer is connected. ERROR: BBF085-2X8NH The detailed error message shows the Error NET 1: SHORT Signature, and the specific error or errors J1-001 J3-001 TO found (in this case, a short to Net 1). J1-002 J3-002...

  • Page 56: Low Voltage Errors

    Low Voltage Errors Low voltage errors identify errors in the cable wire pattern. Shorts The tester displays SHORT if it senses an interconnection that should not exist in the cable. The two kinds of short errors are: Shorts that occur between nets that exist in the net list. ...
  • Page 57 Opens The tester displays OPEN if it does not sense an interconnection that should exist in the cable. For example, if this is correct and this was the error, the error would display like this. NET 1 NET 1 ERROR: 1C4873-2X8NH NET 2: OPEN J1-002 TO J3-002 NET 2...
  • Page 58 High Resistance Errors The tester displays a High Resistance error when a cable interconnection has too much resistance. High Resistance errors are caused by: Defects in the cable, such as partially inserted or dirty connector contacts and poorly  crimped wires. High resistance in the adapter or tester connector contacts.

  • Page 59: Component Errors

    Component Errors The tester displays a component error if it senses a problem with an electrical component programmed into the cable test. The tester detects component errors during the Low Voltage cable test. Bad Resistor and Bad Capacitor The tester displays these messages when it senses a component with a measured value outside the tolerance for the component programmed in the cable test.

  • Page 60: Digital I/O

    Digital I/O Digital I/O Overview of Digital I/O The 1100R+ has Digital I/O capability, which allows you to setup the tester to control external devices with tester functions. You can also use an input on tester to start a test. For example, the tester could be built into a cabinet that does not allow the operator to access the display.
  • Page 61 Inputs There are four inputs in the tester. A VDC logic voltage is typically used to control an input; however, any VDC up to a nominal 24 volts may be used. Inputs used for the tester’s External Switch (and Hipot Safety Switch capability on 1100H+ testers) are described below. If needed, other inputs can be assigned by using the Scripting option.
  • Page 62 Outputs The tester’s outputs are “sink” outputs. When activated they will connect (or sink) a voltage to ground, in effect turning ON the output circuit. The outputs are capable of sinking up to a nominal 24 volts and 500 milliamps. To limit the output current, always ensure adequate resistance between power supply and the output.

  • Page 63: Output Examples

    Output Examples Controlling an LED Let’s say you want to light an LED while a cable is attached to the tester. In the User Preference Set Digital Output, you can choose to configure one of the outputs. In this case, choose output pin 10.
  • Page 64 Activating an Air Valve Let’s say you want to control an air valve for equipment that will automatically stamp “tested good” on each assembly that passes a test. In the User Preference Set Digital Output, you can select Cable Counted Good to both set and reset the output. Remember, if the same event is selected for set and reset, the tester will sink the output for a 10-millisecond pulse.

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Events Outputs

    Setting up the Events Outputs The 1100R+ has six outputs that can drive an external device according to various “events” in the tester. These events occur as the tester powers up, learns a cable, tests a cable, and displays the test results. Controlling an output line requires two triggering events. 1.

  • Page 66: Tester Configuration

    Tester Tester Configuration Configuration 1100 Upgrade Application Using the “1100 Upgrade Application”, you can update the tester software and change the interface language of the tester. English and Spanish are now available for the1100R+ tester. Other languages may be available in the future. To update the software and select an interface language, you need to obtain a file containing the “1100 Upgrade Application”...

  • Page 67: 1100 Utilities Application

    1100 Utilities Application This Application has two tabs. The “Security Manager” tab allows you to lock or unlock specific tester menu selections. If scripting has been purchased, you can enable the scripting option in the “Option Manager” tab. The computer you connect to the tester must have a serial port or use a USB-to-serial adapter. Cirris has qualified the Keyspan USB-to-serial adapter;...
  • Page 68 The Security Manager tab When the 1100 Utilities Application opens, the Security Manager tab is active. The boxes with a check mark consist of the tester’s present security settings. Tester Status Features Load and affected by Save Security security profiles Transfer a Group profile to...

  • Page 69: 1100 File Compression Utility

    1100 File Compression Utility This utility allows you to compress a group of wirelists and scripts into a bundle, and copy them to the tester simultaneously via thumb drive. You can also compress individual files. Compressed files create more space in the tester’s memory. Another benefit of this utility is if you copy compressed files to the tester via thumb drive, custom file names up to 16 characters will display in the tester.
  • Page 70 4. Browse to the location of your files. If you selected “All files compressed and bundled into a single .ccb file”, multi-select the files you want in the bundle and click Open. If you selected “Each file compressed into it’s own .ccf file”, select the desired file and click Open.

  • Page 71: Spc Data Collection

    Cable Description (if defined)  Cable File Name  Operator Name (if defined)  Date and Time tested  Signature These data elements are stored as part of Summary data:  Total Tested  Total Good  Total Bad ...
  • Page 72 Enabling SPC Data To enable SPC Data collection for the loaded test: 1. From the main menu, press Set Up Test Program. SET UP SPC 2. Press EDIT. SPC Data: DISABLED 3. Press Set Up SPC. Values: ON Error Text: ON Press SPC Data.

  • Page 73: Changing Volume And Display Controls

    Changing Volume and Display Controls If the Set Volume Control in the tester’s interface is inadequate, you can manually adjust the speaker volume. You can also manually adjust the display intensity. To manually adjust the speaker volume or display intensity: 1.

  • Page 74: General Information

    General Information General Information Calibration Each new 1100R+ tester comes with a complimentary certificate of calibration. Cirris recommends that the tester be recalibrated on a one-year interval. In the U.S.A. Cirris offers complete calibration services in compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 and MIL-STD 45662A.

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Test Point Capacity 128 to 1024 test points expandable in 128 point increments ≤ 5VDC 6mA maximum Test Voltage Levels 0.1 – 100 K (± 1%) Connection Resistance Sensitivity Also: 500K, 1M, 5M (± 10%) LV Insulation Resistance 0.1 - 100K...

  • Page 76: Warranty

    Warranty 1100R+ Warranty Cirris Systems Corporation warrants the Signature 1100R+ Cable Analyzer to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to you, as evidenced by receipt of your warranty registration form. In the event a defect develops due to normal use during the warranty period, Cirris Systems Corporation will repair or replace the analyzer with a new or reconditioned unit of equal value.
  • Page 77 1100R+ Cable Documentation Form Cable Signature: ____________________________ Cable Description: _____________________________________________________ Adapter Signature(s): Test Parameter Settings: Connection Resistance Threshold: ______________ Component Resistance Threshold: ______________ LV Insulation Resistance Threshold: ______________ Connections: Test Points...
  • Page 78 Connections continued: Test Points Components:...
  • Page 79 Notes:...
  • Page 80 1100R+ Test Program Location Listing Unit Serial Number: ______________________ Drive Folder Mem. Part Cable Cable Loc. Number Description Signature/ File Name...
  • Page 81 Good LED Light · 8 test values · 29 testing · 43 Conditions for Operation · 69 Connection Signature · 15 Continuous Test Mode · 34 Hardware version · 68 Contrast · See Display adjustment High resistance errors · 52 CTLWIN examples ·...
  • Page 82 Labels Parameter Signature · See Test Parameter Signature see Scripting manual, p. 40-42 · 2 Pins · 14 Leaky diode error · 54 Point Labels · 28 Learn and Test Settings · 38–48 Preferences · See User Preferences changing · 38 Printer ·...
  • Page 83 Test Mode · 34 Version information · 68 Test Parameter Settings · 31 Volume control Test Parameter Signature · 15 manual adjustment · 68 Test Program Location Listing · 26, 27, 75 User Preference · 9 Test programs creating · 17 documenting ·...

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