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Table of Contents
Introduction to Impulse Testing with the MegaPulse PF series tester........................................................1
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................1
Test Personnel..............................................................................................................................1
Testing Area.................................................................................................................................1
Safety Techniques........................................................................................................................2
Safety Markings ...........................................................................................................................2
Using the MegaPulse Impulse Tester...........................................................................................3
Section 2.....................................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................4
Packaging.......................................................................................................................4
Product Package for DF-80PF DSW Tester...................................................................4
Returning the Instrument..............................................................................................................4
AC Line Voltage Requirements...................................................................................................5
Fuse Replacement ........................................................................................................................5
Section 3.....................................................................................................................................................6
Specifications and Controls........................................................................................................................6
Front and Rear Panel Features .....................................................................................................7
Section 4.....................................................................................................................................................11
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................11
External Interlock.........................................................................................................................11
Front Keyboard and Voltage Knob Enable ..................................................................................11
Discharging Residual Voltage......................................................................................................11
Polarity Pulse Selection................................................................................................................12
Voltage Set Point Adjustment......................................................................................................12
Charge and Trigger a Pulse..........................................................................................................12
Testing..........................................................................................................................................13
Section 5.....................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance and Calibration......................................................................................................................14
Service Information......................................................................................................................14
General Maintenance ...................................................................................................................14
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................14
Calibration Information................................................................................................................14
Section 6.....................................................................................................................................................16
Technical Assistance ..................................................................................................................................16