Cirris 4200 Series User manual

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Cirris 4200 Series
Quick Start Guide
Cirris 4200 Series Testers combine powerful testing with reliable software. This
guide will help you set up your tester, create a test program, and test a cable.
The instructions explained in this guide are an example of one way to set up a
simple testing process.
For complete instructions, see the 4200 Series User Manual found on the USB
ash drive included with the tester.
In the Box
You should have recieved:
☐Tester Unit
☐Power Cable
☐Power Supply
☐USB Flash Drive containing
manual and software
☐USB Cable
☐Probe
☐Wi-Fi Antenna
You may have also received:
■ Cirris Adapters
■ Tilt Stand
■ Expansion Boxes
■ Header Strips
■ Printed User Manual

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Hardware Setup
1. Connect the power cord to the tester.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet (surge protector
recommended).
3. Connect the probe.
4. Press the power button to turn on the tester.
Probe
Jack
Ethernet Power Cord
Antenna
Jack
Power
Button
Networking
The 4200 Series has networking capabilites that allow the tester to
communicate with PCs and printers. The tester has two options for connecting
to a network:
1. For a wired network, connect the Ethernet cable to the tester and to the
network router.
2. For a wireless network, connect the antenna to the tester.
Note: Depending on your environment, network, and other conditions,
you may occasionally notice the tester pause to reestablish network
communication. To avoid this, Cirris recommends using a wired connection.
For more information on networking, see Network Settings in the 4200 Series
User Manual.
Fixturing
The 4200 Series uses the Cirris Adapter System which provides
interchangeable adapters that can attach to the connectors on your device-
under-test (DUT). If your DUT contains connectors that have no Adapter System
equivalent, you may have to create adapter cables, buy a custom adapter kit,
or Cirris can create custom adapters. For more information, contact your Cirris
sales representative.

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Installing Adapters
The Cirris Adapter System connects the DUT to the tester. Cirris sells a variety
of adapters that mate to standard connectors. See cirris.com/products/adapters.
To attach an adapter to the tester:
1. Push the slidelocks to the outward positions.
2. Set an adapter in one or more of the J1-J4 slots. Push the adapter to the
left (toward the tester’s screen). You may have to use more pressure than
expected to move the adapter completely into position. Be careful not to
bend any pins as you slide the adapter into place.
Note: Adapters can take one, two, or four positions at once. For example,
a connector could use both the J-1 and J-2 positions. An adapter in this
position will register in the software as a J1 adapter.
3. Once the adapter is firmly connected, move the slidelocks to the inward
position to hold the adapter in place.
J1
J2
J3
J4

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Create New Test Program
Before you can test a cable, you must create a test program. This can be done
using the tester’s Learn feature. Subsequent cables will be tested using the test
program.
To create a test program using the Learn feature:
1. Attach a cable to the tester.
2. From the tester’s Main Menu,
press Create New.
3. Press Edit Learn Settings to
adjust settings per the cable
specifications.
Learn settings will be applied
to every successive learned
cable until changed.
4. Using the options on the left,
adjust each setting to match
your cable’s specifications
Cirris Tester
Edit
View
Create
New
Manage Files
System Settings
Loaded Test: NewTest
Signature: XXXXXX-00000
Cirris 4250 Tester | SN: XXXXXXXX Cirris OS v 0.0.0.0 | Hardware v XXXXX.1.A
Load
Test
Create New Test
Cancel
Edit Learn
Settings
Learn
Attached Device
Preferences
Low Voltage Start: Start Button
High Voltage Start: Start Button
Intermittents Test: For Duration
Intermittents Test Duration: 2 S
External Start Switch: OFF
External Safety Switch: OFF
Error Location: ON
Low Voltage
Connection Resistance: 5 ohm
LV Insulation Resistance: 100 k ohm
High Voltage (Hipot)
AC Frequency: 60 Hz
Cycles: 1 Cycle
Learn Settings
Edit Learn Settings
OK Cancel
Preferences
Low Voltage
High Voltage (Hipot)
Reports
Digital I/O
Components
Test Settings
Preferences
Low Voltage Start: Start Button
High Voltage Start: Start Button
Intermittents Test: For Duration
Intermittents Test Duration: 2 S
External Start Switch: OFF
External Safety Switch: OFF
Error Location: ON
Low Voltage
Connection Resistance: 5 ohm
LV Insulation Resistance: 100 k ohm

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Learn Settings
Preferences:
• Set start conditions along with Lot ID and intermittents testing.
Low Voltage:
• Set low voltage conditions such as connection resistance and
insulation resistance.
High Voltage (Hipot):
• Set high voltage conditions for voltage, insulation resistance and
dielectric withstand testing, dwell time, and other settings.
Reports:
• Select reports/labels and configure print settings. Reports/labels are
not added to a test program by default.
Digital I/O:
• Automate your test process by including LEDs, switches, and other
attachements.
Components:
• Decide which components such as resistors, capacitors, and diodes
should be added to your test program. Specify four-wire and twisted
pair will be learned.
Perform a Learn
1. After making any changes to
the Learn Settings, return to
the Edit Learn Settings screen.
From the Create New Test
screen, press Learn Attached
Device. The tester will scan
the cable and create a test
program.
2. Verify the settings to make
sure they match your required
test specifications, then save
the test program.
Create New Test
Cancel
Edit Learn
Settings
Learn
Attached Device
Preferences
Low Voltage Start: Start Button
High Voltage Start: Start Button
Intermittents Test: For Duration
Intermittents Test Duration: 2 S
External Start Switch: OFF
External Safety Switch: OFF
Error Location: ON
Low Voltage
Connection Resistance: 5 ohm
LV Insulation Resistance: 100 k ohm
High Voltage (Hipot)
AC Frequency: 60 Hz
Cycles: 1 Cycle
Learn Settings

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Saving Test Programs
After performing a Learn and verifying the settings, you have two options for
saving the test program:
Save
By pressing Save, the tester will name the test program “NewTest.wir” and will
store it in a default location. The next time a Learn is performed, selecting Save
will overwrite the test program saved in the default location.
Save As...
By pressing Save As, you will be able to select a storage location and name for
the test program.
1. Navigate to a location within
the directory to save the test
program. If you are using Cirris
Hub Software, saving files to
the network location F: will
allow other networked testers
to use the test program.
Note: The selected location
will be used the next time you
load or save a test program.
2. To name the new test
program, select New... Type in a name and press Done.
Load a Test Program
From the Main Menu, press Load. Navigate the directory by selecting a drive
from the top left drop-down menu. Open a folder by tapping on it twice. To go
back, douple-tap the folder with the < > symbols.
When you have located the desired test program, select it and press Load. The
name of the loaded test program will appear at the top of the Main Menu.
Manage Files
Done
*Double tap folder to open
Delete
New Folder
Copy / Move
NewTest.wir
C:\C: *

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Test
1. From the Main Menu, check
that the correct test program
is loaded and press Test.
2. Depending on your Start
Condition, either attach
a cable to start the test
automatically, or attach a
cable and press Start Test.
3. First, the low voltage test will
begin. This test may take less
than a second.
4. (For 4250 tester only) When
the low voltage test passes,
the high voltage (hipot) test
window will open and the test
will begin depending on the
start condition.
5. If an intermittents test was set
up, it will begin after the high
voltage test. Flex the cable to
check for intermittent errors.
The test will end depending
on the Intermittents settings.
6. When the cable has passed all tests, remove the cable. If any of the tests
resulted in a failure, details about the failure will appear in the test window.
Common Errors
Open Errors: A gap in the intended electrical path.
Short: Unintended contact between two or more points.
Miswire: The wire is terminated to an incorrect contact.
For more informatin on errors, refer to the 4200 Series User Manual or
cirris.com.
Ready to Test
Not Tested
Start Test
Abort
Print
Done
Lot:
Passed: 0, Failed: 0
Total: 0
Test: NewTest
Ready to Test
Passed
Start Test
Abort
Print
Done
Lot:
Passed: 1, Failed: 0
Total: 1
Low Voltage Test: Passed
High Voltage Test: Passed
Intermittents Test: Passed 157 Cycles
Test: NewTest

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Finishing a Test
Remove the cable. The test screen will reset and you can test another cable, or
press Done to return to the Main Menu.
If a report was added to the test, it will either print automatically when the test is
finished or you can press Print.
Cirris Hub Software
Cirris Hub Software allows you to share files and print to network printers from
your 4200 Series tester. A free version of the software is found on the USB flash
drive that came with your tester. For more information see cirris.com or the Cirris
Hub Getting Installation Guide.
Safety Warning
Cirris high voltage (hipot) testers limit current and energy to make the testers
safe for operators. However, an individual wearing a cardiac pacemaker, an
insulin pump, or any electronic controlled medical device should
NOT perform high voltage testing. For more information on high
voltage safety, see the product user manual and visit www.cirris.
com/safety.
Help / Support
For assistance with your Cirris test system:
• Visit www.cirris.com/learning-center to read articles on Cirris products
and other testing subjects.
• In the USA, contact our technical support team: 800-441-9910, ext. 666
(or ask for Tech Support).
• Outside the USA, call 801-973-4600 or visit www.cirris.com to find the
Cirris oce nearest to you.