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1. Set up tester to correct parameters for unit to be tested using the previously described
procedures.
2. Connect the HT-25KVP dc to a correctly rated source of supply and turn it on.
3. Plug the black lead into the Return receptacle. Plug the red lead into the Output receptacle.
4. Connect the alligator clips of the leads across the circuit or part being tested. Keep in mind
that the black lead is connected to earth ground.
5. Press the RESET button, the TEST button should light, indicating that the HT-25KVPdc is
ready to test.
6. Push the TEST button. The HT-25KVP dc will either:
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Ramp the voltage at the rate set by the Ramp Time Procedure, if the Ramp Control
switch is set to ON.
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Immediately energize the high voltage output if the Ramp Control Switch is set to
DEFEAT.
7. If the Shutdown Limit switch is set to ON, and if the leakage current of the circuit under
test exceeds the alarm value, the Excess Leakage indicator will light and the test will
terminate.
If the Shutdown Limit switch is set to DEFEAT, and the requirements of Table 4-3 are
met, the HT-25KVP dc will continue to test. Voltage output may sag if the power required
by the circuit is beyond the capabilities of the HT-25KVP dc.
8. If the Timer Control switch is set to ON, the HT-25KVP dc will conduct the high voltage
test for the amount of time set in the Test Duration procedure.
If the Timer Control switch is set to DEFEAT, the high voltage test will continue only
while the TEST button is pressed.
9. If an insulation system breakdown is detected, and
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The Shutdown Limit switch is ON, the Hipot Fail indicator will light, the buzzer will
sound, the voltage will be removed.
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The Shutdown Limit switch is set to DEFEAT, and the requirements of Table 4-3 are
met, the Hipot Fail indicator will light, and the test will continue as long as the TEST
button is pressed.
10. If no breakdown is detected, the high voltage will be removed at the end of the test, the
Hipot Pass indicator will light, and the RESET button will light.
11. Do not disconnect the leads from the equipment being tested until test has ended, and the
voltage meter indicates zero volts.
Test Results
Hipot Pass: If the Hipot Pass light is lit, the equipment being tested passed all test parameters.
Red Indicator/Buzzer: Any red indicator/buzzer test result means the equipment being tested
failed a test phase. If unanticipated test failures continue, and you suspect that the equipment
under test is built correctly, check the following items:
1. Shutdown Limit Setting: May be set too low. This would cause normal input capacitor
charging to draw more that the preset leakage current limit, triggering a Leakage Current
Fail light, and terminating the test. Consider raising the acceptable leakage current level;
see Adjustment of the Leakage Current Shutdown point.
If the Shutdown Limit level is at its highest setting, and failures continue, a DC hipot tester
may be required