Kikusui HP01A-TOS User manual

Operation Manual
HP01A-TOS HP02A-TOS
High Voltage Test Probe
This product is a probe used by connecting to a Kikusui TOS series withstanding volt-
age tester or a TOS93 series electrical safety analyzer (hereafter referred to as the
tester). It used to generate test voltages. Its convenient shape allows faster connec-
tion to the device under test (DUT).
To prevent potential electric shocks while performing tasks close to a high-voltage
area1 such as the DUT, always wear rubber gloves for electrical work when perform-
ing withstand voltage tests with the test probe.
Safety Precautions
DANGER
To prevent electric shock that may result in serious injury or death, never
touch the following items:
• Never touch the contact pin of the test probe.
• Never touch the DUT during testing.
WARNING
Observe the following instructions to minimize the potential for electric shock
that may result in serious injury or death.
• Never perform testing when leaning on your elbows at the test bench or in other areas.
• Do not fasten the slide lever of the test probe such that the contact pin is exposed.
• Keep the probe cables neat and free of tangles. Never drape the high voltage
cable over any part of your body.
• Generate test voltages only when performing actual tests.
• Operate the product without wearing rubber gloves for electrical work.
This product is designed to be used in combination with a Kikusui tester.
Carefully read the warnings and precautions given in the Tester Operation
Manual before attempting to use it.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if ignored,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored, may
result in slight injury or damage to the product or other property.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Part No. Z1-000-652, IA000787
Dec 2018

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WARNING
The test probe uses a dangerously high voltage capable of causing electric
shocks resulting in death unless handled correctly. To prevent accidents,
handle the probe with extreme care, abiding by all instructions given below.
Ensure the safety of test environments.
• Insulate the DUT and other high-voltage areas1 with an electrical insulation
rubber plate or sheet to prevent electric shock even if the operator contacts the
DUT or other high-voltage areas. If electrical insulation rubber plates or sheets
are not available, contact your Kikusui distributor or agent.
• Implement measures so that only authorized operators can approach high-volt-
age areas1.
Never touch the contact pin. Contact will result in electric shock.
• High voltage is delivered to the contact pin.
Never touch the contact pin.
• The DUT is also charged to high test volt-
ages during testing. Never touch high-volt-
age areas1.
• Never expose the contact pin except when
testing.
• Never touch the red area around the contact pin; this area is also capable of
inflicting electric shock.
Modification may cause electric shock.
• Never fasten the slide lever to the grip such that the contact pin is exposed.
• Do not lock start switch 1 and/or start switch 2 to the on state.
• Do not fasten the high voltage cable to the high voltage terminal of the Tester. If
the cable catches against an object, it may be disconnected from the Tester.
Do not operate the probe with a single hand.
For safety reasons, this test probe is designed to be operated using both hands.
Never attempt to operate the probe using only one hand.
Be sure to connect the remote control cable.
To prevent electric shock, never perform testing using the Tester START (TEST)
switch without the remote control cable.
Never use the test probe with Testers from other manufacturers.
The test probe is designed specifically for use with a KIKUSUI Tester. It cannot
be used with testers from other manufacturers, even if the connector appears to
be compatible.
Never use the product at voltages above 4 kV ac rms or 5 kV dc.
The rated maximum voltage2 of the probe is 4 kV ac rms or 5 kV dc. Use at
higher voltages may result in electric shock.
Handle the test probe attentively. Do not swing it around.
Do not yank the test probe cable or drape it over any part of your body.

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To Supervisor in Charge of Operations
• Use of the test probe involves unavoidable electrical shock hazards. Take appro-
priate measures to ensure maximum safety in the test environment at the DUT, at
the test bench, and in nearby areas.
• If the operator does not read the language used for this manual, translate the
manual into an appropriate language.
• Ensure that the operator understands the information in this manual before start-
ing operations.
• Keep this manual near the product to allow for easy reference by the operator
when necessary.
About Manuals
Intended readers
These manuals are intended for users of this product and their instructors. The man-
uals assume that the reader has knowledge about electric safety testing.
Trademarks
Company names and product names used in this manual are generally trademarks
or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Copyright
Reproduction and reprinting of this operation manual, whole or partially, without our
permission is prohibited. Both unit specifications and manual contents are subject
tochange without notice.
© Copyright 2018 Kikusui Electronics Corporation

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Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
To Supervisor in Charge of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inspection Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stop Use in the Event of Failures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Component Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to the Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting and Stopping Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Inspection Before Starting
Always inspect and confirm the following items before beginning an actual test:
* If any abnormality or failure is found in the “Inspection Before Starting,” immediately
stop using the test probe and contact your Kikusui distributor or agent for repairs.
Stop Use in the Event of Failures
If any of the following conditions arises, the test probe is defective. To minimize haz-
ards, immediately turn off the POWER switch of the Tester and stop using the test
probe.
• The H.V ON LED does not light.
• The on/off status of the H.V ON LED of the test probe is inconsistent with that of
the DANGER (TEST ON or H.V ON) lamp on the Tester.
• The H.V ON LED remains lit even when start switch 1 or 2 is turned off.
• The H.V ON LED remains lit even when the contact pin is retracted into the red
area.
Item Description of Inspection
Remote control cable Chack for broken sheathing and loose or cracked connectors.
High voltage cable and
LOW test lead
Check for broken sheathing and loose or cracked connectors.
Use a tester to confirm electrical continuity.
Grip and slide lever Confirm that the slide lever moves smoothly.
Start switches 1 and 2 Confirm that they operate smoothly when pressed.
Contact pin Check for any signs of damage.
Warning label Check for illegibility or peeling.
WARNING
• Implement measures so that no one can use the test probe
until it has been repaired.
• To minimize potential hazards, always contact your Kiku-
sui distributor or agent for repairs.

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Component Names and Functions
No. Name Description
1Red Area This part holds the contact pin to which high volt-
age is output.
2Contact Pin High voltage is delivered to this pin. The pin
emerges from the red area when you depress the
slide lever. The test probe is used with this pin
contacting a test point of the DUT.
3Start Switch 1 (trigger) This is used to begin testing. Depress the trigger
while grasping the test probe grip with the fingers
of your dominant hand.
4Start Switch 2 This is used to begin testing. Press the switch
with a finger from your non-dominant hand. This
hand should be free, since the other hand holds
the test probe.
5H.V ON LED This red LED indicates that high voltage is being
applied to the contact pin. It turns on or off in
response to the on/off status of the DANGER
(TEST ON or H.V ON) lamp of the Tester.
6Grip Grasp this part to use the test probe. Grasp with
your dominant hand.
7Slide Lever
Depressing this lever causes the contact pin to
emerge from the red area. Be sure to depress it with
the fingers of the hand grasping the test probe grip.
8Remote Control Cable Connect to the REMOTE terminal.
9High Voltage Cable (red) Connect to the high voltage terminal.
10 LOW Test Leadwire (black) Connect to the LOW (GND) terminal
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
9
8
10

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Connecting to the Tester
1Turn off the POWER switch of the Tester.
2Connect the LOW test leadwire to the LOW (GND) terminal of the
Tester.
When using a TOS series withstanding voltage tester, attach a cable lock
guard.
When using a TOS93 series electrical safety analyzer, lift the cable lock, con-
nect the test leadwire, and then lower the cable lock.
3Connect the remote control cable to the REMOTE terminal of the
Tester.
4Connect the high voltage cable to the high voltage terminal of the
Tester.
Cable Lock
The cable lock guard is not
used.
Insert the tester-side
end of the test leadwire
fixture into the terminal
and fasten securely.
■TOS93 series electrical safety analyzer
■TOS series withstanding voltage tester REMOTE Terminal
Remote Control Cable
High Voltage Cable (red)
High Voltage Terminal
LOW (GND) Terminal
LOW Test Leadwire (black)
REMOTE Terminal
Connect via a DIN
adapter cable (DD-5P/9P)
depending on the model.
Connect via a DIN
adapter cable
Remote Control Cable
High Voltage Cable (red)
LOW Test
Leadwire (black)
LOW (GND) Terminal
High Voltage Terminal

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Starting and Stopping Tests
Test Procedure
1Configure the required test conditions for the Tester by referring
to the operation manual.
2Connect the test probe to the Tester (p.7).
3Connect the alligator clip of the LOW test leadwire to the case
(conductive part) of the DUT.
4Hold the grip of the test probe with your dominant hand.
Do not depress the slider lever yet! Place your non-dominant hand near start
switch 2 and prepare to press the switch. Do not press start switch 2 yet!
Tester’s Panel Operation Operation of Test Probe
Starting test Disabled Press start switches 1 and2.
Stopping test Press the STOP switch. Release your finger from start
switch 1 or 2.
CAUTION
Initiation of contact or removal from the DUT while high voltages
are being output to the contact pin may damage the DUT.
ŶConnecting the test probe to the DUT: ŶRemoving the test probe from the DUT:
a. Apply the
front end of
the test
probe to the
DUT.
b. Depress the slide lever to
allow the contact pin to
emerge from the red area.
e. The H.V ON LED
d. Press start
switch 2.
c. Press start
switch 1.
f. Release your
finger from
start switch 1.
j. Remove the test
probe from the
DUT.
i. Release your finger
from start switch 2.
h. Release your
fingers from
the slide lever
to retract the
contact pin into
the red area.
g. The H.V ON LED goes out.

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5Apply the front-end (red area) of the test probe to the test point of
the DUT (a).
6Depress the slide lever to allow the contact pin to emerge from
the front end of the test probe (b).
Be careful to avoid triggering start switch 1 prematurely.
7Depress and hold down start switch 1 with a finger of your domi-
nant hand (the hand holding the test probe grip) (c).
8Press start switch 2 with a finger of your non-dominant hand (d).
This causes the H.V ON LED to light up; the test voltage is output to the con-
tact pin (e). Do not remove the contact pin from the DUT during testing.
9When testing is complete (or is stopped), lift your finger from
start switch 1 (f).
Do not release your fingers from the slide lever or remove the test probe from
the DUT.
10 Confirm that the H.V ON LED is not lit (g).
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Release your fingers from the slide lever to retract the contact pin
into the red area (h).
12 Release the finger of your non-dominant hand from start switch 2
( i ).
13 Remove the test probe from the DUT ( j ).
14 Disconnect the alligator clip of the LOW test leadwire from the
DUT.
This completes one testing cycle. The test setup returns to the status of step 2.
Repeat the procedure for the next DUT, starting with step 3. After completing all
tests, turn off the POWER switch of the Tester.
The current flowing through the stray capacitance between the high voltage
cable of the test probe and the periphery of the cable may contribute to
measurement errors. The higher the test voltage or Withstanding Voltage
Tester’s current detecting sensitivity, the larger the measurement errors. If a
test is performed at high current-detecting sensitivity, the current flowing
through the stray capacitance may exceed the preset lower limit, depend-
ing on the test voltage. This may disable lower-limit judgment.

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Maintenance
Periodic inspections and maintenance are required to maintain the product’s original
performance over the long term.
• Be sure to disconnect the test probe from the Tester before undertaking inspec-
tions or maintenance.
• Avoid volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene, which may discolor the
probe’s surface coating, erase printed characters, etc.
Cleaning
If the test probe becomes soiled, moisten a piece of soft cloth with a mild, dilute
detergent and gently wipe the probe.
Periodic Inspection
The remote control cable, high voltage cable, and LOW test leadwire are consum-
ables. We recommend a inspection by one of our authorized service engineers once
a year. To have an inspection performed, contact your Kikusui distributor or agent.
Specifications
HP01A-TOS HP02A-TOS
Rated maximum voltage*2 4 kVac (rms)、50/60 Hz
5 kVdc
Cable length Approx. 1.8 m Approx. 3.5 m
Environment Operating temperature
and humidity ranges
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
20 %rh to 80 %rh
Storage temperature
and humidity ranges
-20 °C to 70 ℃ (-4 °F to 158 °F)
80 %rh or less
Accessories LOW test leadwire: 1
(1.5 m)
Operation Manual: 1
copy
LOW test leadwire: 1
(3 m)
Operation Manual: 1
copy

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Glossary
1. high-voltage area: The high-voltage area refers to the contact pin and the
DUT (an area electrically connected to the contact pin
during testing). It also includes areas where high volt-
age is electrostatically or electromagnetically induced
by application of high voltages.
2. Rated maximum voltage: The rated maximum voltage refers to the maximum volt-
age the test probe is capable of handling within the
given operating temperature and humidity ranges.

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