High Voltage VLF E Series User manual

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VLF E Series VLF hook up
and control with E-Link

ISO 9001 2008 The World’s Source for High Voltage Test Equipment MADE IN THE USA
High Voltage, Inc. • hvinc.com • p. 518.329.3275 • f. 518.329.3271 • 31 County Route 7A • Copake, NY 12516 USA
Disclaimer
This guide for the High Voltage, Inc. E Series of VLF hipots are meant to
be for reference only. The instructions are intended to be clear and
simple, but the operator must be trained and qualified according to the
established procedures required for the use of this type of equipment.
Before operating a VLF Hipot, consult the operators manual.

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E-Series VLF Hipot Hook Up
VLF-34E VLF-65E

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Step 1: Ground VLF Hipot
Connect the ground stud of the VLF to station ground, concentric
neutral of the cable under test, and/or low side of your test object
VLF-34E Shown
Station
Ground
Neutral or
Low Side

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Step 2: Install High Voltage Output Cable
Install shielded output cable, tighten ring lug until snug

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Step 3: Connect To the Test Object
Connect the Alligator Clip from the High Voltage Output
Cable to cable or high side of device under test

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Step 4: Check the VLF Measurement Source is set
to VLF-34E or VLF-65E
1. Push the blue button to enter Advanced screen
2. Scroll down to “Measurement Source”
3. Push down on the encoder or press the green button
4. Choose VLF-34E or VLF-65E (depending on model)
5. Push down on the encoder or press the green button

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Step 5: Test Setup Using The VLF Hipot
1. Press the blue button for “New Test Setup”
2. Choose desired “Waveform”
1. Sinewave
2. Square Wave
3. Positive DC
4. Negative DC
3. Choose the desired output frequency (0.1Hz-0.01Hz)
4. Choose voltage step 1
1. Set up first test voltage per IEEE 400.2-2013
2. Set duration for 30 minutes to 1 hour
3. Repeat for step 2 through 5 if need
5. Choose desired “Fault” condition
1. “Overload on Arc” to have VLF power down if failure occurs
2. “Burn on Arc” to have VLF condition fault if failure occurs
6. Press the blue button to start the test

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Control of VLF and Tan Delta via E-Link with PC

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Step 6: Insert the green USB Xbee Antenna into PC
1. Plug green USB Xbee Antenna into PC
2. Install the drivers for the Xbee Antenna
3. Download via the Internet (or)
4. Download via the red or black HVI flash drive

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Step 7: Establish Wireless Connection Between
VLF and PC via the Xbee Protocol
1. Install the E-Link software from the red HVI flash drive
2. Open the E-Link software
3. Click on “Settings”
4. Click on the “Communications” tab
5. Click the “Auto Detect” button
6. The software should automatically assign a serial port
7. Click “Close”
8. If you have issues please contact [e-mail]

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Step 8: Test Setup using the E-Link Software
Click “Run Test”

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Step 9: Input The Parameters Into E-Link
1. Choose “VLF” as your “Measurement Source”
2. Choose your desired “Waveform”
1. Sinewave
2. Square Wave
3. Positive DC
4. Negative DC
3. Choose your output frequency (.1Hz to .01Hz)
4. Choose voltage step 1
1. Set up first test voltage per IEEE 400.2-2013
2. Set duration for 30 minutes to 1 hour
3. Repeat for step 2 through 5 if need
5. Choose desired “Fault” condition
1. “Overload on Arc” to have VLF power down if failure occurs
2. “Burn on Arc” to have VLF condition fault if failure occurs
6. Click the green “Start” Button

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High Voltage, Inc. • hvinc.com • p. 518.329.3275 • f. 518.329.3271 • 31 County Route 7A • Copake, NY 12516 USA
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