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Table of Contents
Section 1.....................................................................................................................................................1
An Introduction to Impulse Testing with the MegaPulse 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.....................................................................................................................................................1
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................1
Packaging.......................................................................................................................1
Product Package for 968-B Metallic A Tester ...............................................................1
Returning the Instrument..............................................................................................................1
AC Line Voltage Requirements ...................................................................................................2
Fuse Replacement ........................................................................................................................2
Section 3.....................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications and Controls........................................................................................................................3
Front and Rear Panel Features .....................................................................................................4
Section 4.....................................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................7
External Interlock.........................................................................................................................7
Front Keyboard and Voltage Knob Enable ..................................................................................7
Discharging Residual Voltage......................................................................................................7
Voltage Set Point Adjustment......................................................................................................8
Charge and Trigger a Pulse..........................................................................................................8
Pulse Verification Procedure........................................................................................................8
Section 5.....................................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance and Calibration......................................................................................................................10
Service Information......................................................................................................................10
General Maintenance ...................................................................................................................10
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................10
Performance Test and calibration verification .............................................................................10
Section 6.....................................................................................................................................................12
Technical Assistance ..................................................................................................................................12
