Phenix Technologies 6CP30/15-3 User manual

6CP30/15-3
USER’S MANUAL
AC DIELECTRIC TEST SET
600P SERIES
Model Number 6CP30/15-3
Version 3.0
PHENIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC
75 Speicher Drive
Accident, MD 21520
Copyright © Phenix Technologies, Inc.
Rev 12/11/2017 jsh

6CP30/15-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION SECTION NUMBER
DANGER / GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2
ELECTRICAL SET-UP 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
CALIBRATION 5
TROUBLESHOOTING 6
TRANSPORTING / STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT 7
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS 8
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 9
PARTS LIST 10
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION 11
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS 12
RETURNED MATERIAL 13
CUSTOMER COMMENTS/ SUGGGESTIONS 14
ATTACHMENTS
PTC-13 TIMER MANUAL

6CP30/15-3
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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HIGH VOLTAGE
This equipment is capable of providing POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES!
Improper operation or test practices may result in injury or death to the operator or
surrounding personnel.
The operation of High Voltage test equipment should only be performed by personnel
familiar with HIGH VOLTAGE testing and safety procedures. The operator of this
equipment must be aware of all hazards associated with High Voltage testing. The
operator is responsible for himself and others in close proximity of the testing area.
Some General Safety Practices for working with High Voltage Test Equipment have
been listed below for your reference.
Become familiar with your instrument before performing an actual test
Know your work area, check that all circuits are de-energized and locked out.
Never work alone; always work with another qualified worker.
Mark off entire work area with barriers and warning tape.
Make all personnel aware of your testing activities.
Be aware of dangerous conditions that may arise from energizing a test
specimen.
Never modify test equipment, modifications to equipment could introduce an
unknown hazard or hinder a designed-in safety feature.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment. Remove power, and do not use the
equipment until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel.
Phenix Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of test equipment.

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SECTION 1: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
110-120 volts, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 1.9kVA, 16 amperes
OR
220-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 1.9 kVA, 8 amperes
Output Rating
15 kilovolts, 200 mA
30 kilovolts, 100 mA
Duty Cycle
5 MINUTES ON / 15 MINUTES OFF at 3 kVA
15 minutes on / 1 HOUR OFF AT 2 kVA
1 HOUR ON / 1 HOUR OFF at 1.5 kVA
Type of Cooling
ONAN (Oil-Natural / Air-Natural Convection)
Distortion
Less than 5 percent at full load
Impedance
Less than 10 percent at rated current
Operating Ambient Temperature
0-40 degrees Celsius
Output Termination
Toroid
Metering
Output Voltmeter: Display: 3 ½ digit LCD
Accuracy: ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Range)
Ranges: 0 to 15kV / 30 kV
Output Currentmeter: Display: 3 ½ digit LCD
Accuracy: ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Range)
Ranges: 0 to 200µA / 2mA / 20mA / 200mA
Sizes and Weights
Control Section: 16.5" (419 mm) W x 15.25" (388 mm) D x 11.25" (286 mm) H
Weight: 30 pounds (14 kg)
HV Transformer: 14” (356 mm) W x 14” (356 mm) D x 17” (429 mm) H
Weight: 76 pounds (34 kg)

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SECTION 2: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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Control Panel: The following descriptions are keyed to Figure 2-1
1. Main Power Circuit Breaker. Turns main power of unit on and off and provides input overload protection.
2. Main Power Lamp. Illuminates to indicate input power is supplied to unit.
3. High Voltage On. Momentary switch activates power to high voltage circuits when prerequisite conditions
are met. Ready lamp (4) must be illuminated before High Voltage On switch will operate. See
requirements for Ready lamp under step 4. High Voltage On lamp illuminates to indicate high voltage
circuits are energized.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Control Panel (Cont’d)
4. High Voltage Off/Ready. Momentary switch turns high voltage off when activated. Ready lamp
illuminates when all pre-conditions required for high voltage activation are met.
Conditions required for Ready lamp illumination are:
Power applied to unit and Main Power Breaker (1) on, Main Power lamp illuminated (2).
External Interlock circuit series loop must not be open (10).
Voltage Control (5) must be at zero. (Zero Start.)
Overcurrent circuit must be reset if Reset lamp is illuminated (7).
5. Voltage Control. Turn clockwise to raise output voltage. High voltage cannot be activated if Voltage
Control is not started at zero.
6. Overcurrent Trip Adjust. Dial adjusts from 1 to 11 corresponding to 10% to 110% of rated output
current. Overcurrent Trip/Reset lamp illuminates and high voltage turns off when output current exceeds
setting, causing circuit to trip. Circuit also acts as short circuit and overload protection on high voltage
output. To reactivate high voltage, Voltage Control (5) must be returned to zero, and Overcurrent Reset
switch (7) must be pressed to clear overcurrent circuit.
7. Overcurrent Reset. Reset lamp illuminates to show that overcurrent circuit has tripped. High voltage
circuits are deactivated. Momentary Reset switch must be pressed to extinguish Reset lamp to allow high
voltage to be reapplied after returning Voltage Control (5) to zero.
8. Currentmeter. Displays output current of test set, units based on current meter range setting.
9. Voltmeter. Displays output voltage of test set, units in kilovolts.
10. Ext. Intlk. –SX1. Provides for user connection of external interlock or auxiliary safety control device such
as emergency off switch, gate switch, foot switch, dead man switch, etc. Included plug has shorting
jumper installed to complete circuit. Jumper must be removed and cable connected to user supplied
device by user if desired to use this provision. Only non-energized switch or dry relay contact devices may
be used. This is a series 120VAC circuit that must remain closed for high voltage to be activated.
11. TX2. Provided interconnect cable is connected here and to the same designation connector on the high
voltage unit. This is the metering and return connection. Do not attempt to operate high voltage unit
without this cable connected at both ends.
12. TX1. Provided power interconnect cable connects here and to the same designation connector on high
voltage unit.
13. Line Cord. Supplies input power to unit.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Control Panel (Cont’d)
14. Measurement Divider. Setting of this switch determines the voltage measurement divider ratio. This
switch must be set to match the actual high voltage output connection.
WARNING! If a test specimen intended to be tested at 10kV is connected to the 30kV output and the
Measurement Divider switch is set to 15kV, the actual voltage applied to the specimen will be
approximately 2 times the indicated voltage on the panel meter and an over-voltage may be applied to the
test specimen.
15. CM Range. Turn to select the desired current measurement range.
16. Start/Reset. Press to start the timer after test voltage has been reached. Press again to reset the timer to
the original setting.
17. HV Off Bypass. Press to allow high voltage to remain on after timer has expired. Indicator lights when
depressed.
18. Timer. Select desired test time using buttons on face of timer. See manual attachment.

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SECTION 3: ELECTRICAL SET-UP
1. Locate the desired location for the test set. Prepare the main power input cable for plugging in to the
proper facility power (i.e., 120 volts AC or 220 volts AC). Leave plug unconnected at this time.
2. Connect a sufficient ground from the ground stud on the base of the high voltage transformer to a proper
facility ground using a low inductance cable rated for 20 amperes or greater, or the supplied 10 AWG GND
cable.
3. Connect TX1 and TX2 interconnect cables between controls and high voltage transformer.
4. External Interlock
If an external interlock is not to be used, plug the connector as supplied into the socket on the control
panel marked EXT INTLK, SX1, if not already in place.
If an external interlock is to be used, remove the jumper on the plug of the "EXT INTLK" circuit and
connect the external security circuit at these points. (NOTE: The external interlock circuit must consist of
a closed loop of dead contacts. When the control power is on, the external circuit will be energized with
120 volts AC.)
High Voltage Connection
1. Connect the low side (return) of test specimen to the return post with the provided red test lead. See
Ground-Guard-Return connection instructions on following pages.
2. Connect the high side of test specimen to either the toroid on top of HV tank (for 30kV output) or the 15kV
connection on the side of the tank. Be sure that the Measurement Divider switch on the control panel is
set to match the high voltage connection being made.
3. Check that control circuit breaker is turned off and connect input main power cable to a suitable grounded
receptacle
Brief connection instructions and diagram are on following pages.
WARNING:
Be sure the Main Power plug of the control unit is unplugged before proceeding
WARNING:
Main power circuit breaker on the front panel must be in the OFF position before
proceeding. Test specimen must be de-energized and discharged.

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ELECTRICAL SET-UP
CONNECTIONS AND GROUNDING (QUICK REFERENCE)
Position set in the desired location.
Ground set by use of ground terminal on base of high voltage transformer.
Connect TX1 and TX2 cables between controls and high voltage transformer.
Connect SX1 - external interlock circuit as appropriate.
Connect return lead, provided, to low potential side of test specimen. See Ground-Guard-Return
connection instructions on following pages.
Connect high potential side of test specimen to either the 15kV (side) or 30kV (top) high voltage output.
Connect main power cord to appropriate receptacle.
(Further instructions on test connections may be found in ANSI C37.60)

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ELECTRICAL SETUP
GROUND-GUARD-RETURN CONNECTIONS
The base of the High Voltage transformer contains a currentmeter feature useful in measurement of different
current sources. (Refer to Figure (3-1.)
1. Standard Mode (RTN)
The standard configuration is set up to measure the current from the high potential side of the unit under
test to ground. This configuration must be used if it is not possible to isolate the low voltage side of the
object under test from ground.
The low potential side of the unit under test is connected directly to ground. The binding post Jumper
Clip is installed between the Ground (“GND”) and the Return (“RTN”) posts on the base of the H. V.
Transformer.
This measures the output current flowing from the high voltage output through the unit under test to
ground and the current meter then senses the return current from ground to the “RTN” terminal of the
high voltage transformer.
2. Guard Mode
For test objects that can be fully isolated from ground it may be desirable to use the Guard Mode. In this
mode only current passing through the test object will be displayed on the current meter. This will be
especially important if very small currents are to be observed.
In this mode the current path does not flow directly to ground from the low potential side of the unit under
test, but flows through the currentmeter first and then to ground.
The connection to be made is (1) connect the low potential side of the unit under test directly to the
Return post (“RTN”) and (2) connect the jumper clip between the Guard (“GRD”) and Ground (“GND”)
posts. (NOTE: Ensure the Ground (“GND”) post is grounded.)
CAUTION
If the test specimen is not fully isolated from ground, the current meter will either not work, or will not
display accurate current readings, and this mode should not be used.

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ELECTRICAL SETUP
Figure 3-1
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SECTION 4: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure proper electrical set-up has been performed. Ensure that the testing set-up is safe for the
operator and any other personnel in the area.
2. Check that the Raise Voltage dial is set to "0" (zero start position).
3. Set the Overcurrent Trip to the desired current level setpoint. Setting of "1" will trip off the unit when
drawing 10% of rated output current. Setting of "11" will trip off the unit when drawing 110% of rated
output current.
High Voltage Applied
4. Turn on the front panel circuit breaker. Control Power lamp will illuminate.
5. Ready lamp must be illuminated to proceed further. If not illuminated, check zero start (Step 2 above),
check for open external interlock circuit, and make sure overcurrent lamp is off. (Push RESET if
overcurrent lamp is on.)
6. Press HV On push-button. High voltage will turn on and high voltage lamp will illuminate.
7. Rotate the Raise Voltage dial and watch the Output Voltage and Output Currentmeter until desired levels
are reached.
8. Record data, if desired, and lower the output after testing is completed. Press HV Off button; high
voltage will be shut off.
Overcurrent Failure
9. If an overcurrent situation occurs, the overcurrent lamp will illuminate and high voltage will be shut off.
To regain high voltage, the Raise Voltage dial must be returned to zero and the Overcurrent Reset
button must be pressed (lamp will extinguish).
10. After all testing is complete, turn off the front panel circuit breaker. Remove the input power cable from
the facility power input.
WARNING:
This unit should only be operated by personnel knowledgeable in High Voltage testing and safety
procedures. Improper or careless operation of unit can result in serious injury or death.

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SECTION 5: CALIBRATION
CAUTION: Calibration should only be done by persons familiar with High Voltage testing and safety
procedures.
All calibrations have been done at the factory. Periodic calibration of the output voltmeter and output
currentmeter should be done annually.
NOTE: Refer to Electrical Diagram Section for schematic pertaining to the model number of your test set.
Locating the Calibration Adjustments
The calibration points are shown in the following diagram.
1. Output Voltmeter
Voltmeter is peak responding calibrated to Peak/√2 (RMS value of sine wave).
15kV Range: Connect a precision high voltage voltmeter between the 15kV output (side of tank) to
ground. Be sure the Measurement Divider switch on the control panel is in the 15kV
position. Raise the output to approximately 80% of the rated output voltage. Adjust
the reading on the panel meter (M2) by means of potentiometer R17 to a
corresponding reading. Check linearity at several points from 20% to 100% of rated
tap voltage.
30kV Range: Connect a precision high voltage voltmeter between the 30kV output (top of tank) to
ground. Be sure the Measurement Divider switch on the control panel is in the 30kV
position. Raise the output to approximately 80% of the rated output voltage. Adjust
the reading on the panel meter (M2) by means of potentiometer R19 to a
corresponding reading. Check linearity at several points from 20% to 100% of rated
tap voltage.
R19
30 kV
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R17
15 kV
VM
R113
VOLT
OFFSET
R84
200mA
CM
R82
20mA
CM
R80
2mA
CM
R78
200µA
CM
R77
CURRENT
OFFSET
R87
RANGE
OVLD
R72
110%
OVLD
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OVLD
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Calibration potentiometers are set at the factory and should not be adjusted.

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CALIBRATION
2. Output Currentmeter
It is necessary to connect adequately rated High Voltage loads (isolated from ground) to the high voltage
unit that will allow each full range current to be drawn at approximately 15% or higher output voltage.
This allows sufficient resolution to adjust current levels.
Place Binding Post Configuration in GUARD MODE. (Jumper clip is installed between GRD and GND
posts.)
Connect a precision ammeter between the low potential side of the appropriate high voltage load and
the RTN post. Select the 200µA currentmeter range. Raise the output to approximately 80% of the
range. Adjust the reading on the panel meter (M1) by means of potentiometer R78 to a corresponding
reading. Repeat for 2mA, 20mA and 300mA ranges adjusting R80, R82 and R84, respectively. (High
Voltage load will need to change when changing range).
An optional method is to use current injection between RTN and GND (Guard Mode). Do not turn High
Voltage On for this method!
3. Overcurrent
This calibration should not need adjustment (factory adjusted). If the overcurrent circuit is out of
calibration, perform the following steps.
a. With unit off, short the output terminal to ground through an appropriate currentmeter. NOTE: A
High Voltage Load will give better resolution and make calibration easier.
b. Set the Current Trip potentiometer on the front panel to "1" and current range switch to High.
c. Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 10% of rated current (check nameplate) is
displayed on the currentmeter.
d. Adjust potentiometer R69 until the Reset lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
e. Set the Current Trip potentiometer on front panel to "11."
f. Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 110% of rated current is displayed on
meter.
g. Adjust potentiometer R72 until the Overload lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
h. Repeat steps a through g as necessary until both settings are calibrated.
4. Range Overcurrent. R87 sets an overcurrent for the ranges and should be set to trip at approximately
110% of full range current on medium range setting with current trip potentiometer set at “11.”

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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
General
If the controls do not operate properly after having been used according to the instructions, the following
should be checked.
Check main facility input power to the test set.
Check indicating lamps. (Spare lamps are available through Phenix Technologies.)
Check operation of the circuit breaker (CB1). Control Power lamp should be on when the circuit breaker is
on.
Check fuses.
Check all plug connections on the test set, internal and external.
Specific Problems
1. High voltage cannot be turned on?
- External interlock is open.
- Raise Voltage dial is not in lower limit position.
- Protection circuit (Overcurrent) is not reset.
- Faulty relay contacts.
- Faulty HV On switch.
-Faulty Reset Switch.
2. Voltage control inoperable?
- High voltage is not on (K3 not energized or see number 1 above).
- Faulty variable auto-transformer, T1.
- Faulty high voltage transformer.
3. Overcurrent inoperable?
- Improper sensitivity (adjust Overcurrent Trip, R1, on front panel).
- Defective U13 on PCB 1387.
- Check the +15 volts DC and -15 volts DC regulator (U16, U17).
- Check Overcurrent lamp and relay K7 on PCB 1387.
4. Currentmeter inoperable?
- Connections between the test set and the test specimen are open.
- Binding post jumper clip installed between ground and guard with a grounded test object.
- Current meter range switch (SW5) between detents.
- Faulty, TX1 interconnect cable.
- Meter defective.
- Faulty Circuit on PCB1387.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Specific Problems (cont’d)
5. Voltmeter inoperable?
- High voltage output shorted to ground.
- Damaged or inoperative Measurement Divider Switch.
- Meter defective.
- Faulty TX1 interconnect cable
- No high voltage present at the test set output.
- Faulty circuit on PCB1387.
6. No output voltage from high voltage section?
- Defective metering circuit.
- No input to voltage regulator section, possible problems with K3 contacts, variable
transformer, or with CB1.
- Shorted high voltage output.
- Defective high voltage output transformer.
- Defective TX1 cable or connector.

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SECTION 7: STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
If the equipment will be stored for a prolonged period, the following precautions are recommended.
1. The equipment should be covered and kept in a warm, dry environment (95% maximum humidity, 5 to 50
degrees C).
2. In no case should the test unit be stored outdoors, unless previously specified in the original purchase
agreement.

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SECTION 8: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
Dispositif De Sur
Interrupteur Normalement
Interrupteur Normalement
Maintenu Ouvert
Interrupteur Normalement
Maintenu Ferme
Ouvert Momentanement
Ferme Momentanement
Interrupteur Normalement
DESCRIPTION
Condensateur
Unite d'amplificateur
Relais, Contacteur
Transformateur
Condensateur electrol
Transformateur de
Resistance Variable
Prise de Courant
Contact Normalement
Contact Normalement
Changement
Insrument Analogue
Diode Zener
Cable blinde
T Transformer
Device
Current Overload
Momentary Switch
Normally Open
Momentary Switch
Normally Closed
Normally Closed
Maintained Switch
Maintained Switch
Normally Closed
Normally Open
Normally Open
Thyristor
Zener
Diode
Analog Meter
Shielded Wire
Transistor
Changeover Contact
Relay Contact
Relay Contact
Connector
Terminal Block
DP
SW
SW
SW
SW
SCR
Z
D
TR
M
K
K
K
TB
X
Intensite
Diode
Transisteur
Thyristor
Borne
Ouvert
Ferme
Contact de
SYMBOLE ZU SCHEMA
SYMBOLES POUR SCHEMA DE CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
Variable Resisitor
Resistor
Lamp, Indicator
Neon
Movistor
Motor
Inductor
Relay, Contactor
Circuit Breaker
Current Transfomer
Fuse
Electrolytic Capacitor
Bushing
Capacitor
Surge Arrestor
Amplifier
BSHG
LP
R
R
NE
MOV
MOT
CB
K
L
CT
F
C
SYMBOL
ARSR
C
REF
A
Tranversee
Parafoudre
Moteur
Parafoudre
Lampe
Resistance
Courant
Fusible
Interupteur
Self
DESCRIPTION
Parafoudre
Transformer
Oeffnungskontakt
Abgeschirmetes Kabel
UeberstromschutzEinheit
Schrittschalter
Druckschalter
(Schliesser)
Schrittshalter
(Oeffner)
(Schliesser)
(Oeffner)
Druckschalter
Analog Meter
Transistor
Thyristor
Diode
Zener
Losbare Klemme
Steckverbindung
Schlierskontakt
Umschaltkontakt
BEMENKUNG
Ueberspannungsableiter
Ueberspannungsableiter
Eleckrolytik kondensator
Stromtransformer
Durchfuehoung
Widerstand
Movistor
Meldeleuchte
Widerstand
Motor
Sicherung
Drossel, Spule
Relais, Schutz
Unterbrecher
Kondensator
Verstarker

6CP30/15-3
9-1
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Drawing Number
Description
1.
9602030
6CP30/15-3 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (120V)
2.
9602031
6CP30/15-3 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (220V)

6CP30/15-3