Cirris 4200 Series User manual

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Cirris 4200 Series
Getting Started Guide
Cirris 4200 Series Testers combine flexible testing capabilities with a simple,
touch screen user interface for ease of operation. This guide will help the new
user get started with the unit, by walking through the process of setting up the
tester, creating a test program, and testing a cable.
For more complete instructions, see the 4200 Series User Manual, which can
be found on the USB flash drive supplied with the tester.
In the Box
You should have received:
☐Tester Unit
☐Power Cable
☐Power Supply
☐USB Flash Drive containing
manual and software
☐USB Cable
☐Probe
☐WiFi Antenna
You may have also received:
■ Cirris Adapters
■ Tilt Stand
■ Expansion Boxes
■ Performance Verification Kit
■ Smart USB to Serial Printer Cable
■ Label Printer

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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.
Printer/Serial 1
Printer/Serial 2
Probe
Jack
Ethernet Power Cord
Antenna
Jack
Power
Button
Networking
While it’s not required to operate the tester, installing the included Cirris Hub
software on a networked PC allows the tester to take advantage of its built-in
networking capability to perform a variety of tasks including:
●Storing test programs on a network drive for easy backup of the files.
●Sharing test programs stored on a network drive or on a mapped cloud
drive such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.
●Sharing test programs with remote locations.
●Printing reports to network printers.
●Printing reports as .pdf files.
●Editing test programs using the Hub editor.
●Organizing testers with custom names and tracking calibration status
and firmware version.
●Monitoring the current status of testers (Online / Oine / Testing).
The tester has two options for connecting to a network:
1. Wired connections are supported by the tester’s Ethernet port.
2. The antenna is used for WiFi access.
For more information on networking and the Cirris Hub, see the Cirris Hub
Manual and the 4200 Series User Manual. Both manuals and the Cirris Hub
software installation are included on the USB flash drive supplied with the tester.
Back / Top Panel of Tester

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Fixturing
The 4200 Series testers are compatible with the Cirris Adapter System which
uses interchangeable adapters as the interface for connecting the tester to the
Device Under Test (DUT). A large number of standard adapters providing a wide
variety of connector types are available (a complete list of the standard adapters
can be found on the Cirris web site). However, if the DUT includes connectors
that have no direct adapter mate, test cables can be used as a “bridge”
between the connector on a standard Cirris adapter and the DUT connector.
You can also contact your Cirris sales representative to request a quote for a
custom adapter.
Adapters are available is three sizes. Single-high adapters plug into one
receptacle on the tester (e.g. J1). Double-high adapters plug into two vertically-
adjacent receptacles (e.g. J1 & J2). Quad-high adapters plug into all four
receptacles on the tester base or on an expansion scanner.
To attach an adapter to the tester:
1. Push the slidelocks, marked with red arrows in the graphic below, to the
outward positions.
2. Set an adapter in one or more of the J1-J4 slots. Insert the adapter by
pushing it to the left (toward the tester’s screen) with steady, even pressure.
3. You’ll know the adapter is fully seated when the slidelocks can be moved
inward to hold the adapter in place. Using the slidelocks will reduce the
stress on the adapter pins and the tester’s receptacles increasing the
lifespan of both.
J1
J2
J3
J4

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Create New Test Program
Before a cable can be tested, a test program must be created. This is most
often accomplished by using the tester’s capability to “learn” a sample product.
Once a test program has been created, it can be saved and then loaded when
needed to test subsequent batches of the same product.
To create a test program using the Learn feature:
1. Install the appropriate adapters.
2. From the tester’s Main Menu,
press Create New.
3. Press Edit Learn Settings to
adjust settings per the cable
specifications.
Note: Edited learn settings
will be saved as the default
for subsequent learns until
they’re edited again.
4. Using the category options
on the left side of the screen,
adjust the learn settings
to match your cable’s
specifications.
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Edit
View
Create
New
Manage Files
System Settings
Loaded Test: NewTest
Signature: XXXXXX-00000
Cirris 4250 Tester | SN: XXXXXXXX Calibration Verified: MM-DD-YY | Due: MM-DD-YY
Operator:
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
Save 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
Auto Start Delay: 0.2 S
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
Data Collection

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Learn Settings
Preferences:
• Set the low voltage start condition (and high voltage start condition if
using a 4250 tester). Set the desired Intermittents Test parameters and
decide whether to prompt the operator to enter a Lot ID.
Low Voltage:
• Set the maximum acceptable connection resistance and the minimum
insulation resistance (isolation resistance).
High Voltage (Hipot) on 4250 only:
• Set hipot voltage, minimum insulation resistance, and dwell time. If
needed, Advanced Settings can be accessed to adjust dielectric
withstand test parameters separately.
Reports:
• Select reports/labels and configure print settings. Reports/labels are
not added to a test program by default.
Digital I/O:
• The testing process can be automated by including Digital I/O in the
test program. See the 4200 User Manual for information on the topic.
Components:
• Designate which components, if any, are included in the DUT. Options
include resistors, capacitors, diodes and twisted pairs. Adding a 4-Wire
component will trigger the tester to identify 4-Wire pairs in the test
fixture before learning the DUT.
Perform a Learn
1. After making any required
changes to the Learn Settings,
select Save to return to the
Create New Test screen.
Attach the sample DUT and
press Learn Attached Device.
The tester will scan the DUT
and create a test program.
2. After the learn is complete,
the tester will display the test
program on the Verify and
Save Learned Test Program
screen. Review the program and verify that the settings are correct and
that the connections and any components match the documentation for the
DUT.
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 verifying that the test program is accurate, save the program using one of
the two options:
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 also.
Note:The selected location
will be the default the next
time you load or save a test
program.
2. To name the new test program, select New..., type in a name for the
program and press Done.
Load a Test Program
From the Main Menu, press Load. Navigate to the appropriate directory by
selecting a drive from the top left drop-down box. Open a folder by tapping on it
twice. To go back, double-tap the folder with the trailing two dots (..).
When the desired test program has been located, 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. The low voltage testing is
initiated and may take less
than a second to complete.
4. (For 4250 testers only) If
the low voltage portion of
the test passes, the high
voltage (hipot) test window
will open and the test will
begin depending on the start
condition. If the low voltage
portion of the test fails, the
test will terminate.
5. If an intermittents test was
programmed, it will begin
after the test passes on a
4200 tester and after the high voltage test passes on a 4250 (if a hipot test
was programmed). Flex the cable to check for intermittent errors. The test
will end depending on the intermittents test settings.
6. If the test passed, the header will turn green and display “Passed.” If the
test failed, the header will turn red and display “Failed” and the error details
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 information 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
Test Completed
PassedTest: NewTest
Start Test
Abort
Print Done
Lot:
Passed: 1
Failed: 0
Total: 1
Low Voltage Test: Passed
High Voltage Test: Passed
Intermittents Test: Passed 276 Cycles
Test: NewTest

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Finishing a Test
When the test is complete, disconnect the DUT from the tester. The test screen
will reset and be ready for the operator to connect 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 DUT
is disconnected or the operator can press Print.
Safety Warning
The 4250 tester is capable of performing high voltage Dielectric
Withstand (DW) and Insulation Resistance (IR) testing. By design
and function, the output of high voltage (hipot) testers presents
a risk of electric shock. 4250 testers limit current, high voltage
energy and high voltage charge to mitigate this risk. However,
an individual wearing a cardiac pacemaker, an insulin pump,
or any electronically controlled medical device should NOT
perform high voltage testing. It’s also prudent and necessary to protect workers
from exposure to high voltage. Please see the 4200 Series User Manual for
the complete high voltage warning and recommended safety measures before
using the equipment.
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.
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