Compliance West HT-2000 User manual

Fast Charge Option
(IEC 335)
MegaPulse Surge Testers
Instruction Manual
COMPLIANCE
WESTUSA

Dear Customer:
Congratulations! Compliance West USA thanks you for
purchasing the Fast Charge option for our MegaPulse family of
surge testers. Connection of this option will allow the MegaPulse
to charge within the minimum time constraints as dictated by
relevant Standards pertaining to the MegaPulse you have
purchased.
In order to use this option safely, we urge you to carefully review
this manual before connection to your MegaPulse tester. Both
line voltage and high voltage secondary circuits could be
contacted if this option is improperly connected, and contact with
either of these circuits pose the risk of serious injury or death.
Compliance West USA stands by your instrument with a full one-
year warranty and free lifetime technical support. If the need
arises, please don't hesitate to call on us.
Thank you for your trust and confidence.
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Table of Contents
MegaPulse Fast Charge Option (IEC 335).................................................................................................1
General Information.....................................................................................................................1
Description.................................................................................................................................................3
Installation..................................................................................................................................................7
Testing for Proper Operation .......................................................................................................7
Removal of the Fast Charge Option.............................................................................................7
Technical Assistance..................................................................................................................................9
Table of Figures
Figure 1 Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) Front Panel...................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 MegaPulse Fast Charge Option Connector...................................................................................... 5
Figure 3 MegaPulse Option Connector Cover ............................................................................................... 6
Table of Tables
Table 1 Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) Front Panel....................................................................................... 4
Table 2 MegaPulse Fast Charge Option Connector ....................................................................................... 5
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Section 1
MegaPulse Fast Charge Option (IEC 335)
General Information
The MegaPulse Fast Charge Option allows the host MegaPulse tester to charge quickly enough to
satisfy minimum repetition times for tests within particular Standards. In this case, IEC 335 requires
multiple surges to be applied to the EUT with a minimum pause time of 3 seconds between pulses, and the
Fast Charge Option designed to allow recharging to the full capabilities of the tester within that time.
There are no adjustments or controls on the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335). If the option is
connected to the MegaPulse tester, the Fast Charge Option is operational.
Operation of the MegaPulse is the same whether the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) is connected
or disconnected. Set the voltage knob for the voltage desired, press Charge, then press Trigger. See the
MegaPulse Tester manual for more information on its operation.
Connection of the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) is simple and straightforward, but for operator
safety during installation, the Installation Instructions in Section 3 must be followed. It is imperative that
ALL connections between the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) and the MegaPulse tester be made, and the
Connection Cover secured, before the MegaPulse is connected to line voltage. If the Fast Charge Option
(IEC 335) is disconnected, please disconnect the MegaPulse from line voltage first.
Once connected, the Fast Charge Option does not pose the risk of shock. However, both line
voltage and high voltage secondary circuits exist in the connections between the two enclosures. Exercise
care with these wires and inspect them for damage periodically.
This manual contains a general description of the option (above), installation and removal
instructions, and support information. For further information regarding operation of the MegaPulse
Tester, please see the MegaPulse Tester Manual.
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Section 2
Description
The Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) contains an
auxiliary AC power supply which allows the
MegaPulse it is connected to to charge within 3
seconds as required for the minimum rest time
between repetitive cycles.
MegaPulse operation is identical whether the
Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) is connected or
not. Charge times to 12kV are approximately 12
seconds without the Option, and approximately
2-1/2 seconds with the Option installed.
Connection points on the Fast Charge Option
(IEC 335) front panel are noted in Figure 1 and
Table 1. All cables are supplied with the
Option, and cable use is also documented in
Table 1.
MegaPulse testers are supplied with a covered
connection terminal enclosure on its rear panel.
A photo of this enclosure and connection points
on the MegaPulse rear panel are noted in Figure
2 and Table 2.
After connection or disconnection of the Fast
Charge Option (IEC 335), the Connector Cover
on the rear panel of the MegaPulse must be
replaced using the four provided screws before
the MegaPulse is energized. Fig. 3 shows the
cover correctly installed.
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Figure 1 Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) Front Panel
ITEM NAME FUNCTION AND CONNECTION MEANS
1 Low Voltage Connection A Line Voltage A connection from MegaPulse: Separate BLACK lead
2 Low Voltage Connection B Line Voltage B connection from MegaPulse: Separate RED lead
3 Ground Lug Ground Connection point (from MegaPulse ground): Green wire terminated in closed loop connectors
4 High Voltage Connection 1 High Voltage connection 1 to MegaPulse: Pigtail from Fast Charge Option (IEC 335)
5 High Voltage Connection 2 High Voltage connection 2 to MegaPulse: Pigtail from Fast Charge Option (IEC 335)
Table 1 Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) Front Panel

Figure 2 MegaPulse Fast Charge Option Connector
ITEM NAME FUNCTION AND CONNECTION MEANS
1 High Voltage Connection 1 High Voltage 1 connection from Option: Pigtail 1 from Option
2 High Voltage Connection 2 High Voltage 2 connection from Option: Pigtail 2 from Option
3 GROUND Grounding connection point: Connect green wire from Option ground here
4 Low Voltage Connection A Line Voltage A connection: Use separate BLACK lead
5 Low Voltage Connection B Line Voltage B connection: Use separate RED lead
Table 2 MegaPulse Fast Charge Option Connector
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Figure 3 MegaPulse Option Connector Cover
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Section 3
Installation
This section describes how to install and remove
the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335) from the
MegaPulse surge tester. We recommend that
you read the entire section carefully before
beginning, as the potential for serious injury or
death exists. Please be careful, we want you to
be our customer far into the future.
1. Remove line voltage from the MegaPulse by
unplugging the power cord from the AC
power inlet on the rear panel. If this step is
completed correctly, the rear panel of the
MegaPulse will not have any cords
connected to it.
2. Using an appropriate screwdriver, remove
the cover of the Fast Charge Connector on
the rear panel of the MegaPulse Surge tester.
See Fig. 3 above for details.
3. Find the green with yellow stripe bonding
jumper that was supplied with the Fast
Charge Option. Connect it between the
ground lugs on the MegaPulse and the Fast
Charge option using a suitable wrench.
Tighten the connections until they are snug.
4. Find the loose BLACK and RED jumper
wires that were supplied with the Fast
Charge Option. They are color keyed to the
Low Voltage Connections on the Fast
Charge Option and the rear panel of the
MegaPulse. Connect them, being aware to
match colors throughout the connection
process.
5. Connect the High Voltage jumper wires
connected to the Fast Charge Option to the
appropriate terminals on the rear panel of
the MegaPulse. It is imperative that polarity
be observed when connecting. Connect 1 to
1 and 2 to 2.
6. Recheck all connections for polarity and
make sure they are firmly connected.
7. Replace the cover of the Fast Charge
Connector on the rear panel of the
MegaPulse surge tester using the supplied
screws.
8. Connect the power cord to the MegaPulse.
Testing for Proper Operation
If the Fast Charge Option is correctly connected,
the full voltage on the MegaPulse front panel
meter should be achieved in approximately three
seconds. Please refer to the MegaPulse manual
for Operation Procedures.
Removal of the Fast Charge
Option
Should you wish to remove the Fast Charge
Option from the MegaPulse tester, please follow
these steps noted below.
1. Remove line voltage from the MegaPulse by
unplugging the power cord from the AC
power inlet on the rear panel. If this step is
completed correctly, the rear panel of the
MegaPulse will not have any cords
connected to it.
2. Using an appropriate screwdriver, remove
the cover of the Fast Charge Connector on
the rear panel of the MegaPulse Surge tester.
See Fig. 3 above for details.
3. Remove all connections from the rear panel
of the MegaPulse Surge Tester.
4. Remove the bonding conductor and the Low
Voltage cables from the Fast Charge Option
(IEC 335) .
5. Store these three cables in a safe place, for
use when the Fast Charge Option (IEC 335)
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is reconnected to the MegaPulse Surge
Tester.
6. Replace the cover of the Fast Charge
Connector on the rear panel of the
MegaPulse surge tester using the supplied
screws.
7. Connect the Power Cord to the MegaPulse.
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Section 4
Technical Assistance
For Technical Assistance
Phone: [phone]
Technical Assistance is
available from Compliance West
USA between the hours of 8:30
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Compliance West USA
2120 Jimmy Durante Blvd.,
Suite 124
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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