Clinton HF-15B User manual

Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
Instruction Manual
HF-15B/BD-12S shown with optional X3B Horn/Light Tower
295 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413 USA
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www.clintoninstrument.com
Clinton Instrument Company

Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
HF-15B Instruction Manual –Page 1
Rev B b0009 7/1/19

Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
HF-15B Instruction Manual –Page 2
Contents
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
SAFETY SYMBOL .........................................................................................................................................................................................8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS......................................................................................................................................................................8
AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE!.............................................................................................................................................................................9
CAUTION:PACEMAKER WARNING .................................................................................................................................................................9
CAUTION:OZONE PRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................9
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FROM PRODUCTION LINE SPARK TESTERS................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................................11
CAUTION:.............................................................................................................................................................................................11
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................................................................................11
SITE PREPARATION....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Select a suitable location for the spark tester: ................................................................................................................................12
To mount the unit on a horizontal surface:.....................................................................................................................................12
To install the unit on a Clinton floor stand: .....................................................................................................................................12
To install RC Display onto the HF-15B .............................................................................................................................................13
Provide for ventilation of the Test Module......................................................................................................................................13
POWER WIRING.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Install an external disconnecting device..........................................................................................................................................13
Mains Power....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Ground the Spark Tester..................................................................................................................................................................13
TERMINAL BLOCK WIRING..........................................................................................................................................................................14
CONNECTING THE SERIAL RS-485 ...............................................................................................................................................................16
CONNECTING TO THE ANALOG INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................................................................................16
INSTALLING THE COMPACTCOM™MODULE (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................................................16
CONNECTING THE X3B (OPTIONAL).............................................................................................................................................................17
Unpacking the X3B ..........................................................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the X3B .........................................................................................................................................................................17
X3B to Spark Tester Connections.....................................................................................................................................................18
SPARK TESTER CONTROLS ...............................................................................................................................................................19
ON/OFF Power Switch .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Voltmeter ........................................................................................................................................................................................19
“A” Button .......................................................................................................................................................................................19
UP/DOWN ARROW (VOLTAGE ADJUST) buttons.............................................................................................................................19
Fault Counter...................................................................................................................................................................................19
“B” Button .......................................................................................................................................................................................19
“CR” COUNT RESET button ..............................................................................................................................................................19
FAULT light ......................................................................................................................................................................................20
“R” RESET button.............................................................................................................................................................................20
High Voltage On Lamp ....................................................................................................................................................................20
Bead Chain Electrode ......................................................................................................................................................................20
Clear Protective Cover .....................................................................................................................................................................20
Safety Interlock switch ....................................................................................................................................................................20
Safety end guards............................................................................................................................................................................20

Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
HF-15B Instruction Manual –Page 3
DEFINITION OF TERMS ....................................................................................................................................................................21
NEW FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................................................22
DISPLAY: ................................................................................................................................................................................................22
FRONT PANEL SECURITY............................................................................................................................................................................22
BD-12S DESIGN (PATENT PENDING)..........................................................................................................................................................22
COMMUNICATION MODULES.....................................................................................................................................................................23
VOLTAGE WATCHDOG ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
FAULT TYPING .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE.........................................................................................................................................................................23
SPARK TESTER CONFIGURATION (FRONT PANEL) ............................................................................................................................24
NAVIGATING THE CONFIGURATION MENU.....................................................................................................................................................24
RC DISPLAY SECURITY (PIN).......................................................................................................................................................................25
CONFIGURATION MENU OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................................25
SPARK TESTER INPUTS.....................................................................................................................................................................28
High Voltage Enable (HVE)..............................................................................................................................................................28
Fault Reset (FR) ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
SPARK TESTER OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................................................................29
GENERAL OUTPUTS...................................................................................................................................................................................29
Output Disabled (OFF).....................................................................................................................................................................29
Cover Open (CVO):...........................................................................................................................................................................29
Unit Malfunction (UER) ...................................................................................................................................................................29
VOLTAGE MONITOR OUTPUT OPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................29
High Voltage On Lamp (HVL)...........................................................................................................................................................29
High Voltage Watchdog (WDL) .......................................................................................................................................................30
Electrode Voltage Percent Based Watchdog (EVP) .........................................................................................................................30
Actual Voltage Percent Based Watchdog (AVP)..............................................................................................................................30
FAULT OUTPUT OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Fault Pulse (FPL) ..............................................................................................................................................................................31
Any Fault Alarm (AFA) .....................................................................................................................................................................31
Pinhole Alarm (PHA)........................................................................................................................................................................31
Metal Contact Alarm (MCA)............................................................................................................................................................32
Multi Pinhole Alarm (MPA) .............................................................................................................................................................32
Gross Barewire Alarm (GBA) ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Any Fault Limit (AFL) .......................................................................................................................................................................33
Pinhole Limit (PHL) ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
Metal Contact Limit (MCL) ..............................................................................................................................................................34
Multi Pinhole Limit (MPL) ................................................................................................................................................................34
Gross Barewire Limit (GBL)..............................................................................................................................................................34
Fault Combination Limit (FCL) –Must be configured via USB computer interface .........................................................................34
Any Barewire Alarm (ABW) .............................................................................................................................................................34
Any Pinhole Alarm (APH) .................................................................................................................................................................35
FAULT TYPING .................................................................................................................................................................................36
PINHOLE ..........................................................................................................................................................................................36
DIRECT METAL CONTACT ................................................................................................................................................................36
MULTI PINHOLE...............................................................................................................................................................................36
GROSS BAREWIRE............................................................................................................................................................................36

Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
HF-15B Instruction Manual –Page 4
SPARK TESTER CONFIGURATION (USB)............................................................................................................................................37
TESTING YOUR PRODUCT ................................................................................................................................................................38
PREPARING YOUR PRODUCT FOR TESTING .....................................................................................................................................................38
RS-485 INTERFACE...........................................................................................................................................................................39
RS-485 CONNECTOR................................................................................................................................................................................39
RS-485 PARAMETERS...............................................................................................................................................................................39
ANALOG INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................................................................40
ANALOG INTERFACE PIN FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................40
FIELDBUS COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE.......................................................................................................................................41
FIELDBUS COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................................41
FIELDBUS SPARK TESTER PARAMETER ADDRESSES...........................................................................................................................................42
CIC XM UTILITY.......................................................................................................................................................................................44
CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................46
ST-CAL CALIBRATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................46
HF-CAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE..............................................................................................................................................................46
Connecting the HF-CAL....................................................................................................................................................................46
Taking Calibration Readings............................................................................................................................................................47
Adjusting the Calibration.................................................................................................................................................................47
EVM CALIBRATION PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................48
Connecting the EVM........................................................................................................................................................................48
Taking Calibration Readings............................................................................................................................................................48
Adjusting the Calibration.................................................................................................................................................................49
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................................................50
FUSES.....................................................................................................................................................................................................50
PERIODIC INSPECTION................................................................................................................................................................................50
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................................52
SETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS ......................................................................................................................................................................53
REPLACEMENT PARTS......................................................................................................................................................................54
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................................................................55
FS-4 FLOOR STAND ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................................57
GROUNDING OF CONDUCTORS DURING THE SPARK TEST ...............................................................................................................58