Hioki BT5525 User manual

BT5525
Instruction Manual
BATTERY INSULATION
TESTER
EN
Oct. 2022 Edition 1
BT5525A961-00 22-10H
Read carefully before use.
Keep for future reference.
When using the instrument for the
rst time Troubleshooting
Safety Information p.12 Troubleshooting p.195
Part Names and Functions p.18 Error p.197
Test Flow p.24
BT5525 BATTERY INSULATION TESTER
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Setting the test voltage in the
Measurement screen ................................36
Setting the test voltage in the Setting
screen ......................................................37
3.3 Setting the Sampling Time ..................38
3.4 Setting the Measurement Delay
Time........................................................39
3.5 Setting the Test Time and
Comparator Delay Time.......................40
Setting the time during which a test
voltage is applied......................................40
Setting the comparator delay time .............41
3.6 Judging the Measured Value
(Comparator Function).........................44
3.7 Setting the Test Mode ..........................46
3.8 Notifying the Judgment Result and
Test Completion with a Beep ..............47
4 Test Method 49
4.1 Starting a Test .......................................49
4.2 Display during a Test............................51
4.3 Displaying the Measured Value..........52
4.4 Memory Function..................................53
4.5 Ending the Test .....................................55
4.6 Discharging Residual Electric
Charge (Auto Discharge Function) ....56
5 Various Functions 57
5.1 Checking for Any Contact Defects
and Conrming Contact Condition
(Contact Check Function) ...................58
5.2 Detecting Micro Insulation Failure
(BDD Function) .....................................60
Enabling the BDD function and setting
the threshold value ...................................61
Enabling the BDD stop function.................62
Enabling BDD judgment............................63
5.3 Limiting the Current to Be Applied
to the Device Under Test (DUT) .........64
Setting the current limit value manually......65
Setting the current limit value
automatically ............................................66
Contents
Introduction........................................................7
Checking Package Contents...........................8
Options...............................................................9
Symbols and Abbreviations...........................10
Safety Information ..........................................12
Precautions for Use........................................14
1 Overview 17
1.1 Product Overview .................................17
1.2 Features.................................................17
1.3 Part Names and Functions .................18
1.4 Screen Conguration and
Operation Overview .............................21
Measurement screen ................................21
Setting screen ..........................................22
1.5 Test Flow................................................24
2 Test Preparation 25
2.1 Inspecting the Instrument before
Test .........................................................26
Checking the insulation resistance test ......27
2.2 Supplying Power to the Instrument....28
Connecting the power cord .......................28
Turning the instrument on and o󰀨 ..............29
2.3 Connecting the Test Leads..................30
2.4 Connecting a Communications
Cable......................................................30
2.5 Connecting the Test Leads to the
Device Under Test (DUT) ....................31
2.6 Shutting Down the Output of the
Instrument (Interlock Function)...........32
3 Basic Settings 33
3.1 Setting the Test Voltage.......................34
Setting the test voltage in the
Measurement screen ................................34
Setting the test voltage in the Setting
screen ......................................................35
3.2 Setting the Range (Auto/Manual).......36
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NPN setting ..............................................91
PNP setting ..............................................92
Electrical specications .............................93
Connection examples ...............................93
7.4 Checking External Control ..................95
Input/output test (EXT. I/O test function) ....95
7.5 Accessory Connector Assembly
Procedure ..............................................96
7.6 Using Analog Output ............................97
Connecting an output cord ........................98
8 Communications
Function 99
8.1 Interface Overview and Features.....100
Remote state and local state ...................100
8.2 RS-232C Interface..............................101
Setting communications conditions..........101
Connecting the RS-232C cable ...............102
8.3 LAN Interface ......................................103
Settings for the communications
conditions ...............................................104
Setting the communications conditions ....106
Setting the LAN communications.............108
Enhancing the speed of LAN
communications......................................108
Connecting a LAN cable .........................109
8.4 USB Interface......................................110
Installing the USB driver..........................110
Connecting the USB cable ......................110
8.5 Automatically Sending the
Measured Value Every Time a Test
Is Completed (Auto Data Output
Function).............................................. 111
8.6 Communications Command
Display (Command Monitor
Function)..............................................112
8.7 Communications Method...................114
Message format......................................114
Output queue and input bu󰀨er .................119
Status system.........................................119
Standard Event Status Register ..............121
Items restored to the default settings .......123
8.8 Communications Command List ......124
8.9 Communications Command
Reference ............................................130
5.4 Setting Whether to Turn ON or
OFF the Key Operation Sound...........67
5.5 Enabling/Disabling the Key
Operations.............................................68
Disabling the key operations (key lock)......68
Enabling the key operations (releasing
key lock)...................................................68
Enabling the key lock function with a
passcode..................................................69
Disabling the key lock function with a
passcode..................................................70
Releasing the key lock by entering the
passcode..................................................71
5.6 Adjusting the Screen Contrast............72
5.7 Adjusting the Backlight ........................73
5.8 Manually Setting the Frequency of
the Power Supply .................................74
5.9 Initializing the Instrument (Reset) ......75
6 Saving and Loading
Measurement
Conditions (Panel
Save and Load
Functions) 77
6.1 Saving Measurement Conditions
(Panel Save Function) .........................78
6.2 Loading Measurement Conditions
(Panel Load Function) .........................79
6.3 Changing the Panel Name..................80
6.4 Deleting Panel Data .............................81
7 External Control
(EXT. I/O) 83
7.1 External Input and Output
Terminals and Signals..........................85
Switching the current sink (NPN) and
current source (PNP) ................................85
Connector used and signal arrangement ...85
Signal functions ........................................86
7.2 Timing Chart..........................................87
7.3 Internal Circuit Conguration ..............91
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Before requesting repair..........................195
10.3 Error......................................................197
10.4 License Information............................199
11 Appendix 201
11.1 Block Diagram.....................................201
11.2 Current Limit and Relationship
Between Measured Resistance
and Output Voltage ............................202
11.3 Inuence of Capacitive Load ............203
11.4 Inuence of Noise...............................205
11.5 Change in the Current Flowing
Through Insulators .............................207
11.6 LOW Terminal Side Test Lead
Fabrication...........................................208
Hioki LOW terminal side test lead
shielded cable construction .....................208
Processing the tip of the LOW terminal
side test lead ..........................................209
11.7 Rackmount Fittings ............................211
11.8 External View ......................................213
11.9 Default Setting ....................................214
Standard command ................................131
Event Register........................................133
Error.......................................................135
Measurement control ..............................135
Measurement command .........................136
Measured value output............................137
Measurement settings.............................140
Contact check.........................................145
BDD .......................................................146
Test time.................................................151
Comparator ............................................151
Saving and loading the measurement
conditions ...............................................154
System settings ......................................156
RS-232C ................................................161
LAN........................................................162
Communications settings ........................167
8.10 Communications Command
Examples.............................................170
9 Specifications 179
9.1 General specications .......................179
9.2 Input, Output, and Measurement
Specications......................................180
Basic specications ................................180
Accuracy Specications ..........................181
Functional specications .........................182
Interface specications............................186
Other Specications................................189
9.3 Specications of the Options ............190
L2130 Clip Type Lead .............................190
L2131 Clip Type Lead .............................190
L2132 Unterminated Lead.......................191
L2133 Unterminated Lead.......................191
L9094 Output Cord ................................192
L9637 RS-232C Cable............................192
10 Maintenance and
Service 193
10.1 Repairs, Inspections, and Cleaning.193
Calibration ..............................................193
Replaceable parts and service lives.........194
Cleaning.................................................194
Disposal .................................................194
10.2 Troubleshooting ..................................195
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Hioki BT5525 Battery Insulation Tester. To ensure your ability to get
the most out of this instrument over the long term, please read this manual carefully and keep it
available for future reference.
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The contents of this manual are subject to change, for example as a result of product
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Refer to the following instruction manuals in accordance with your application.
Name of the instruction
manual Description Format
Instruction Manual
(this manual)
Includes overview of the instrument, operation
methods, function descriptions, and specications.
PDF le
(for web download)
Startup Guide Includes information for using the instrument safely,
basic operation methods, and specications (selected
relevant information).
Hard copy
Operating Precautions Information for using the instrument safely.
Please review the separate “Operating Precautions”
before using the instrument.
Hard copy
Intended audience
This manual has been written for use by individuals who use the product or provide information
about how to use the product.
In explaining how to use the product, it assumes electrical knowledge (equivalent of the
knowledge possessed by a graduate of an electrical program at a technical high school).
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Checking Package Contents
Checking Package Contents
When you receive the instrument, inspect it to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment.
Pay particular attention to included accessories, panel keys and switches, and terminals. If you
nd any damage or discover that the instrument does not perform as indicated in its specications,
please contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Conrm the package contents.
BT5525 Battery Insulation Tester
Power cord
Startup Guide
Operating Precautions (0990A903)
EXT. I/O connector (male)
EXT. I/O connector cover
EXT. I/O interlock cancellation jig
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Options
Options
The options listed below are available for the instrument. To order an option, please contact your
authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Options are subject to change. Check Hioki’s website for the latest information.
Model name Rated voltage Rated current Cable length
L2130 Clip Type Lead (red) 500 V 50 mA 1.5 m
L2131 Clip Type Lead
(black, special triaxial connector)
500 V 50 mA 1.5 m
L2132 Unterminated Lead (red) 500 V 50 mA 5 m
L2133 Unterminated Lead
(black, special triaxial connector)
500 V 50 mA 5 m
L9094 Output Cord (analog output) 30 V 0.5 A 1.5 m
L9637 RS-232C Cable (9-pin to 9-pin) – – 3 m
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Symbols and Abbreviations
Symbols and Abbreviations
Safety
In this manual, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are classied as follows.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury or potential risks of damage to the supported product
(or to other property).
IMPORTANT Indicates information or content that is particularly important from the
standpoint of operating or maintaining the instrument.
Indicates a high-voltage hazard.
Failure to verify safety or improper handling of the instrument could lead to
electric shock, burn injury, or death.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates a mandatory action.
Symbols on the product
Indicates the presence of a potential hazard. For more information about locations where
this symbol appears on instrument components, see “Precautions for Use” (p. 14) and
warning messages listed at the beginning of operating instructions, and the accompanying
document entitled “Operating Precautions.”
Indicates that dangerous voltage may be present at this terminal.
Indicates the ON side of the power switch.
Indicates the OFF side of the power switch.
Indicates direct current (DC).
Indicates alternating current (AC).
Indicates a grounding terminal.
Indicates a ground terminal connected to the chassis of the instrument.
Symbols for various standards
Indicates that the product is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive in EU member nations. Dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations.
Indicates that the product complies with standards imposed by EU directives.
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