HVI VLF-34E User manual

Safety,Operation,andProcedureInstructionsfortheVLFSeriesof
ACHipots
Danger- Lethal Voltages:
Equipment to be used bytrained personnelonly
This Operator Manual contains instructions for the operation of a High Voltage power source. The operator of this equipment
must use good judgement and follow all safety precautions noted in this guide to ensure the protection of himself and others in
close proximity to the test area. Failure to follow the instructions could result in injury or
death. Proper grounding of the test set must be done prior to connecting this unit
to a power source.
Mine
VLF-34E
SERIES
Please Refer to
Documentation
Before Operation

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HIGH VOLTAGE, INC.
31 Route 7A
Copake, N.Y. 12516
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
http://www.hvinc.com
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TableofContents
About the Operator Manual 1
SECTION 1
General Information 2
Features and Specifications 2,3
What’s in the Box 4
Operating Environment 5
Safety Symbol Identification 6
SECTION 2
Setting up the Equipment 7,8
Operating the Equipment 9-16
Return Material 17
Terms and Conditions 18,19
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AbouttheOperatorManual
Important
This Operator Manual describes the features and safe operation
of a High VoltageACTest Set. The instructions are intended to be
clear and simple, but the operator must be trained and qualified
according to the customer’s established procedures for the use of
this type of equipment.
This Operator Manual is organized to provide information on the VLF Series in steps that
familiarizethenew operatorwith theentire scopeof operationofthis test set.
Section 1:Specificationsand Controls.
Section2:SetupandOperation.
Section 3:PerformingSpecialOperations.
TheFunctions,Features,andSpecificationsoftheVLFSeriesofACHipotsarealsodiscussedintheVLF
BrochureavailablefromHighVoltage,Inc.
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GeneralInformation
Thissectionfamiliarizestheoperatorwiththefeaturesandspecificationsof the
VLF-34E AC Hipot manufacturedbyHIGH VOLTAGE, INC.
FeaturesandSpecifications
Input Voltage: 115 Vac – 230 Vac, 50 Hz/60Hz, 5A max
Input Fuse: 5x20mm, 250Vac, TypeF
2.5A-250V Input
5.0A–120V Input
HV Output:
0-34 kVac peak/0-24 kVac rms – Sinusoidal
DC: +/- 34 kV
Square wave: 34 kV
Sheath Tester
Voltage Measurement Range 1 - 34 kV peak/1 - 25 kV rms
Accuracy & Resolution 1% & 0.1 kV peak
Current Measurement Range 0 - 15 mA rms
Accuracy & Resolution 1% & 1 μA
Duty: Continuous
Frequency: 0.1 Hz to 0.01 Hz
Load Rating:
0.5 uF @ 0.1 Hz @ 34 kV
1.0 uF @ 0.05 Hz @34 kV
5.0 uF @ 0.01 Hz @34 kV
uF rating increases at lower voltages
Ex: 0.77 uF @ 0.1 Hz @ 22 kV peak
Metering: Voltage kV peak or RMS
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Current: mA peak or RMS
Calculated: Capacitance, Resistance, Flashover voltage,
Time to Failure
Size/Weight: 19.7” x 12.0” x 18”, 45 lbs.
500mm x 305mm 458mm, 21 kg.
Case: Hard “Pelican”type case with extendable
handle and wheels
HV lead: 20’ RG8/U, Ground 20’ #2
Fault: Smart Fault Management
or shutdown on Fault
Reports: Test Records stored in non-volatile
memory or via USB memory stick
PC Interface: USB, xbee(r)wireless, RS-232/422
PC Software: RemoteControl& Test Reports
SystemRequirements: WindowscompatibleHardware
500Mhzorfasterprocessor
At least512MBof RAM
WindowsXP, Vista, Windows7
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CAUTION: Disconnect all power before servicing.
There are no user serviceable parts.
Service should be performed byQualified personnel
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What’s in the Box
1. VLF-34E
2. Ground Stick with 20 ft. of ground wire
3. Green/Yellow Lead with Green Boot
4. 20ft. 2 AWG Cable
5. 20ft. HV Output Lead
6. Input Line Cords
7. Safety Ground Lead "Y" Assembly
8. Manual
9. Bag
10. Enable Key
11. USB w/ Software and Manual
12. X Stick
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Operating Environment
Indoor/Outdoor-fair weather
Case Lid Open – IPX0
Case Lid Closed IPX2
Altitude: 100% of rating;Sea-level, up to 5000ft.(approx.1500M). The output
power is de-rated 10% above 5000 ft. altitude, 20% above 12,000 ft.( approx.
3600M), and 30% above 15,000 ft.(approx. 4500M)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C(-4°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C(22°F to 113°F) Output power is de-
rated linearly by 15% from 30 to 45°C ambient.
Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% up to 31°C(88°F), decreasing linearly to
50% at 40°C(104°F)
Mains supply fluctuation: +/-10% of rated voltage
Installation: Category II
Pollution: Degree 2
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Safety Symbol Identification
Warning! Please refer to documentation before
operation
Protective Earth Terminal
Warning: Hazardous Voltage
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