Viavi PSD90-3 User manual

PSD90-3
Universal AC/DC Fuel Quantity Test Set
Operations Manual
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PSD90-3
Universal AC/DC Fuel Quantity Test Set
Operation Manual
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the time that this manual was created.
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2.101(a) or as “Restricted Computer Software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Dec 2007) or
any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of
Software is subject to VIAVI Solutions' standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD
Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted
Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (Dec 2007). U.S. Government users will
receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR
252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data.
Warranty Information
Warranty information for this product is available on the VIAVI website at
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/literature/brochures/avionics-extended-calibration-a
nd-warranty.
Terms and conditions
Specifications, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The provision
of hardware, services, and/or software are subject to VIAVI’s standard terms and
conditions, available at www.viavisolutions.com/en/terms-and-conditions.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this instrument in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct
the interference at your own expense.
The authority to operate this instrument is conditioned by the requirements that no
modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly
approved by VIAVI.
Industry Canada Requirements
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EMC Directive Compliance
This product was tested and conforms to the EMC Directive, 2014/30/EU for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Declaration of Conformity
VIAVI recommends keeping a copy of the Declaration of Conformity that shipped with the
unit with the device at all times.
Low Voltage Directive Compliance
This product was tested and conforms to the Low Voltage Directive, 2014/35/EU.
EU REACH
Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires article suppliers to provide
information if a listed Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article
above a certain threshold.For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI
products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Standards and
Policies web page at:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/policies-standards#sustain .

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WEEE and Battery Directive Compliance
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according
to your national regulations.
VIAVI has established a take-back process in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive,
2006/66/EC.
Information and instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be
found on the VIAVI website in the WEEE section of the VIAVI Standards and Policies web
page at: https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/policies-standards#sustain.
If you have questions concerning the disposal of your equipment batteries, contact the
VIAVI WEEE Program Management team at [e-mail]
CA Proposition 65
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted in November 1986 with the aim of protecting
individuals in the state of California and the state’s drinking water and environment from
excessive exposure to chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
VIAVI’s position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI products can
be found in the Hazardous Substance Control section of the VIAVI Standards and Policies
web page at:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/policies-standards#sustain.
Ordering information
This guide is a product of the VIAVI Technical Publications Department, issued as part of
the PSD90-3.
•The material number associated with this manual is 22166183 R001. This manual is
available on the VIAVI website in PDF format.

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Safety and Compliance Information
Symbols and Markings
The following symbols and markings are found on the instrument and in product
documentation:
Table 1 Symbols and Markings
This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental
information or tips related to the main text.
Attention Symbol
This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with either a
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See Table 2 for more
information.
ESD Sensitive
Indicates item is static sensitive. Item should only be handled by Qualified
Service Personnel.
Voltage Symbol
This symbol represents hazardous voltages. It may be associated with either
a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See Table 2 for
more information.
Hot Surface Symbol
This symbol represents a risk of a hot surface. It may be associated with
either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message. See Table 2
for more information.

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Safety Definitions
This Operation Manual uses the following terms to indicate conditions or activities which
are potential safety hazards:
WEEE Symbol
This symbol, located on the equipment, battery, or the packaging indicates
that the equipment or battery must not be disposed of in a land-fill site or as
municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national
regulations.
CE Compliant
CE Label indicates item meets the requirements of the applicable European
Directives.
Fuse Symbol
Indicates a fuse location (AC or DC).
Toxic Symbol
Indicates a toxic hazard. Item should only be handled by Qualified Service
Personnel. Dispose of item in accordance with local regulations.
Table 1 Symbols and Markings
Table 2 Safety Definitions
Term Definition
CAUTION Identifies conditions or activities that, if ignored, can result in
equipment or property damage, e.g., Fire.
Mise en Garde Identifiez les conditions ou les activités qui, si ignorées, peuvent
entraîner des dommages à l’équipement ou aux biens, p. ex. un
incendie.
WARNING Identifies conditions or activities that, if ignored, can result in
personal injury or death.
Avertissement Identifiez les conditions ou les activités qui, si ignorées, peuvent
entraîner des blessures personnelles voire mortelles.

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Safety Hazards
Equipment Usage
This device is designed and tested to comply with the requirements of ‘IEC/EN 61010-1,
3rd Edition Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use’ for Class III battery powered device and is for use in a pollution degree 2
environment..
Toxic Hazards
WARNING
Operating this device in a manner not specified in accompanying documentation may
impair the safety protection built into the device.
Avertissement
Utiliser cet appareil de manière non spécifiée dans la documentation
d'accompagnement peut nuire au dispositif de protection de sécurité intégré dans
l’appareil.
WARNING
Some of the components used in this device may include resins and other materials
which give off toxic fumes if incinerated. Dispose of such items appropriately.
Avertissement
Certains des composants utilisés dans cet appareil peuvent comprendre des résines
et d’autres matériaux qui produisent des émanations toxiques lorsqu’ils sont
incinérés. Éliminez adéquatement de tels éléments.

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Electrical Hazards
Residual Current
Input Overload
Refer to product labeling and safety documentation for maximum input ratings.
WARNING
The supply filter contains capacitors that may remain charged after the instrument is
disconnected from the power supply. The residual energy is within the approved
safety requirements, however, a slight shock may be felt if the plug pins are touched
immediately after removal.
Avertissement
Le filtre d’alimentation contient des condensateurs qui peuvent rester chargés une fois
l’appareil débranché de l'alimentation électrique. L’énergie résiduelle est dans les
limites des exigences de sécurité approuvées. Par contre, un léger choc électrique
peut être ressenti si l’on touche les broches de la prise immédiatement après son
débranchement.
CAUTION
Do not overload input connectors. Refer to product Safety and Compliance
Specifications or the product data sheet for maximum input ratings.
Mise en Garde
Ne surchargez pas les connecteurs d'entrée. Reportez-vous aux spécifications du
produit ou à la fiche technique du produit pour connaître les valeurs d'entrée
maximales.

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AC Adapter/Charger
The replacement part number: 22160651: PSD90-3 Charger Universal; 90-264VAC;
47-63Hz
Battery Safety Information
The battery included with the product is only to be used with the Product Name/Model
Number. Do not use the battery included with the Product Name/Model Number with other
VIAVI products unless indicated in product documentation.
Battery Replacement
CAUTION
•Only use the AC Adapter/Charger supplied with the instrument.
•Do not use the AC Adapter/Charger in a wet or damp location.
•Only connect the AC Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage indicated on the
ratings label.
Mise en Garde
•Utilisez uniquement l'adaptateur / chargeur CA fourni avec l'instrument.
•N'utilisez pas l'adaptateur / chargeur CA à l'extérieur ou dans un endroit mouillé ou
humide.
•Connectez uniquement l'adaptateur / chargeur CA à la tension secteur correcte
indiquée sur l'étiquette des caractéristiques nominales.
The battery supplied with the device should only be replaced with a VIAVI approved
replacement part.
47604: Battery Rechargeable 12V 2.9 AH

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Battery Storage, Handling and Disposal
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Case/Cover Removal
Do not operate this device with the case or covers removed.
CAUTION
•To avoid risk of fire and burns, do not tamper with the battery.
•Do not open, crush or incinerate the battery.
•Do not use or store the battery in temperatures that exceed the manufacturer’s
specifications. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for battery storage and use.
Mise en Garde
•Pour éviter tout risque d'incendie et de brûlure, ne modifiez pas la batterie.
•Ne pas ouvrir, écraser ou incinérer la batterie.
•N'utilisez pas et ne stockez pas la batterie à des températures dépassant les
spécifications du fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour le stockage et
l'utilisation de la batterie.
CAUTION
Internal components are ESD sensitive and should only be installed, removed and/or
serviced by Qualified Service Personnel.
Mise en Garde
Les composants internes sont sensibles au DES et ne doivent être installés, retirés ou
entretenus que par du personnel de maintenance qualifié.
CAUTION
This device does not contain user serviceable parts. Servicing should only be
performed by Qualified Service Personnel.
Mise en Garde
Cet appareil ne contient pas de pièces pouvant être entretenues par l’utilisateur.
L’entretien doit seulement être effectué par du personnel de service qualifié.

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Table of Contents xv
List of Figures xix
List of Tables xxi
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Equipment and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.1 Versions, options, and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.2 PSD30-2AF adapter cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3 Test Set description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4 Unpacking and inspecting equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1.5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2.2 Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2.3 Self-test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2.3.1 ADC Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.3.2 Ohmmeter functional test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.3.3 AC CAP functional test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.3.4 Cap simulator functional test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.3.5 Variable frequency functional test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4 Resistance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.1 Low voltage resistance measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.2 Resistance measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

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2.4.3 Resistance manual range selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.5 Capacitance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.1 AC capacitance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.2 AC Capacitance manual range selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.3 DC capacitance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.4 DC capacitance manual range selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2.5.5 OEM DC measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2.5.6 OEM DC capacitance manual range selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2.6 Capacitance simulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2.7 DTF measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.7.1 DTF measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.8 DVM MEASURMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.8.1 DVM MEASURMENT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.9 Contaminated Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.9.1 AC/DC Automatic contaminated probe detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.9.2 Setting AC/DC Contaminated Probe threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.9.3 Probe Check measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.9.4 Probe Check manual range selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.9.5 Setting Probe Check Contaminated Probe threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
2.10 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Chapter 3 Theory of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3.1 Design architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.1.1 Main board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.1.2 Display board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.1.3 IO board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.2 Contaminated probe detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Chapter 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Chapter A Appendix A: RCI commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-41
A.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-42
A.2 RS-232 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-42
A.3 Common commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43
A.3.1 IDN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43
A.3.2 RST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43
A.3.3 OPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43
A.3.4 TST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-44
A.4 Front Panel Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-44
A.4.1 Power/Type Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-44
A.4.2 Function Select Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-45
A.4.3 Meg Mode/Simulator Mode Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-46
A.4.4 Megger Select Switch (ACMODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-47

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A.4.5 Megger Select Switch (DCMODE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-48
A.4.6 Simulator Coarse Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-49
A.4.7 Simulator Fine Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-49
A.5 Capacitance Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-49
A.5.1 Capacitance Simulation Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-50
A.5.2 Simulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-51
A.5.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-51
A.6 AC CAP Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-52
A.6.1 Measurement range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-52
A.6.2 Read measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-53
A.7 DC CAP Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-54
A.7.1 Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-54
A.7.2 Read Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-55
A.8 OEMDC Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-55
A.8.1 Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-55
A.8.2 Manufacturer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-56
A.8.3 Read Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-56
A.9 Probe Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-57
A.9.1 Measurement range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-57
A.9.2 Read Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-58
A.10 Megger Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-58
A.10.1 Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-59
A.10.2 Read Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-60
A.11 Distance to Fault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-60
A.11.1 Read Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-60
A.12 Digital Volt Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-60
A.12.1 Read Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-60

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