Sharp CD-M4000 User's Guide

Doble Engineering Company85 Walnut StreetWatertown, Massachusetts 02472-4037(USA)PN 500-0110 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4000 Insulation AnalyzerUs

6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4000 Firmware/Application Errors ...

Avoiding Problems4-10 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Safety Board04D-0544The Safety Board latches off the Amplifier Assembly and opens the safety relay

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-11July 22, 2005I/O Protection Board04D-0546The I/O Protection Board provides serial communicat

Avoiding Problems4-12 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Troubleshooting from SymptomsThis section provides M4100 troubleshooting guidance based upon obser

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-13July 22, 2005Cannot begin a test; the test set trips, with an overcurrent error message1. Is

Avoiding Problems4-14 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Instrument takes an unusually long time to make a measurement or never stops ranging1. Check and c

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-15July 22, 2005Negative watts obtained in UST or GST-Guard circuitThis may simply be due to su

Avoiding Problems4-16 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Troubleshooting from Error MessagesThe M4000 Insulation Analyzer automatically recognizes certain

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-17July 22, 200533 One or both safety switch cables disconnected1. Clean all cable terminations

Avoiding Problems4-18 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 200539 Phase Lock Loop Not Locked1. If a portable generator is being used to power the M4000, stabiliz

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-19July 22, 200553 One or Both Low Voltage Leads Disconnected1. If this error is displayed duri

72A-1230 Rev. F 1-1July 22, 20051. IntroductionThe M4000 Insulation Analyzer is used to determine the insulation quality of high-voltage power appar

Avoiding Problems4-20 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005133137No Response from M4000, Check Connections&Invalid Message Number1. Make sure the M4100 i

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-21July 22, 2005Troubleshooting from DiagnosticsThe M4000 test set supports automated diagnosti

Running Diagnostics4-22 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The first six of these tests are applicable to the M4100; the last one is not. Use of the Commun

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-23July 22, 2005Once the operator specifies a particular diagnostic test to run, the following

System Status4-24 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.3 System Status Test ResultsThis test is passed when every item’s status is reported as Enab

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-25July 22, 2005• Measurement error uncertainty (1% Capacitance relative and 0.15% Power Factor

Calibration Verification4-26 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005If none of the above applies and all statuses are ENABLED the problem is likely to be the i

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-27July 22, 2005Figure 4.4 Calibration Verification Initial Screen2. Press F2.3. Follow the on

Calibration Verification4-28 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.6 Setup for Blue Resistor TestFigure 4.7 Setup for Red Resistor TestThere is a t

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-29July 22, 2005At the conclusion of the Calibration Verification, a summary table like that sh

M4100 Instrument1-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Both an operator and safety supervisor must be present when specimens are tested. Each person holds

Calibration Verification4-30 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Test Date: 06/29/95Test Time: 10:14:45System Serial Number = 59400175Test Fail: 3mA SinThet

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-31July 22, 2005Field RecalibrationRun this test if any of the Calibration Verification test ra

Field Recalibration4-32 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005For situations demanding more complete calibration, Doble offers the M4151 Field Calibration Ref

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-33July 22, 2005Figure 4.13 Field Recalibration InstructionsThe Field Adapter cable is an acce

Subsystem Diagnostics4-34 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The summary table can be printed or saved as a text file. Both options are available on the Fi

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-35July 22, 2005Figure 4.15 Subsystem Diagnostics ResultsResults can be printed either in brie

Subsystem Diagnostics4-36 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.16 Print DetailA Brief Report contains the text that is displayed on the results scr

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-37July 22, 2005Figure 4.17 Component Test Result, Subsystem Diagnostics

M4100 Component List4-38 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4100 Component ListThe M4100 Component List provides a listing of recognized system components

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-39July 22, 2005Thermal ProfileThe Thermal Profile diagnostic displays internal and external te

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-3July 22, 2005polarity reversal technique to reverse the effects of electrostatic interference

Communications Loopback Test4-40 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Communications Loopback TestThe Communications Loopback Test is run to assure that prop

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-41July 22, 2005Figure 4.21 Communications Loopback Test, First Result2. Follow the directions

Checking the High Voltage Test Cable4-42 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Running Other TestsCertain additional tests can be run without gaining access t

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-43July 22, 2005Continuity The center conductor and shield should each have less than 1-ohm re

Voltage Verification4-44 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The characteristic charging current (capacitance) and watts-loss of the Liquid Insulation Cell

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-45July 22, 2005• Select the Clipboard mode to perform the test and configure a test with the p

Removing the Front and Top Covers4-46 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Accessing M4100 ComponentsDANGER Ensure that the AC power cable is disconnected pr

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-47July 22, 2005The resulting top view of the instrument is as shown in Figure 4.23.Figure 4.23

Removing the Card Cage Cover4-48 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Removing the Card Cage CoverThe card cage cover must be removed to gain access to any o

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-49July 22, 2005Figure 4.24 M4100 Card CageNOTE When replacing boards, the board you need to r

M4100 Instrument1-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 1.1 Safety StrobeTwo optional items found on the M4100 front panel are the M4151 Field Calib

Fan Operation4-50 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4100 Internal ChecksCertain internal checks can be performed quite easily, avoiding more complicated

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-51July 22, 2005Low-Voltage Power CheckoutOutputs of the Low Voltage Power Supply Board are rea

LVPS Fuses4-52 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005LVPS FusesThe fuses for the Low Voltage Power Supply Board (LVPS) are located on that board. To access th

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-53July 22, 2005W8/W9/W11 Cable CheckoutCheck and reseat the W8, W9 and W11 cable connectors, w

Orange Cable Checkout4-54 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Orange Cable CheckoutCheck the Orange Cable (Figure 4.27) for proper seating. It should not be

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-55July 22, 2005W46 Cable CheckoutThe W46 cable is a 12-conductor cable with a white connector

W46 Cable Checkout4-56 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005 Replacing M4100 ComponentsInstructions are provided here for the replacement of M4100 internal,

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-57July 22, 2005Returning Replaced ComponentsTo gain full credit for a replaced component, it m

Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly4-58 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Removing and Replacing the Front Panel AssemblyThe Front Panel Assem

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-59July 22, 2005Figure 4.29 Front Panel Removal, Nut Location5. Remove one nut located behind

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-5July 22, 2005M4200c ControllerFigure 1.3 M4200c Controller• The M4200c Controller is the int

Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly4-60 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.30 M4100 Interior View, Front Panel Removed10. To reinstal

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-61July 22, 2005Replacing the Guard Front Panel BoardNote the location of the Guard Front Panel

Replacing the Guard Front Panel Board4-62 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20056. Disconnect two connectors on cables W27 and W28. Each connector has three w

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-63July 22, 2005Replacing the Amplifier AssemblyNote the location of the Amplifier Assembly in

Replacing the Amplifier Assembly4-64 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.33 Amplifier Assembly, Additional Screw Locations5. Remove two Phillips s

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-65July 22, 200511. Tighten one of the captive screws by inserting the 15”-long, flat-blade scr

Replacing the Guard Mode Switch Board4-66 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Guard Mode Switch BoardNote the location of the Guard Mode Switc

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-67July 22, 20055. Remove the replacement Guard Mode Switch Board from its anti-static bag and

Replacing the Timing Board4-68 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Timing BoardNote the location of the Timing Board in Figure 4.24 on page 4-

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-69July 22, 20054. Replace the card cage cover by reversing the steps in ”Removing the Card Cag

M4200c Controller1-6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005• The keyboard is a standard notebook-type keyboard with a flexible skin around the keys to prevent

Replacing the DSP/CPU Board4-70 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the DSP/CPU BoardNote the location of the DSP/CPU Board in Figure 4.24 on page

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-71July 22, 20055. Reattach the ribbon cable (W5) to the board.6. Replace the card cage cover b

Replacing the Safety Board4-72 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Safety BoardNote the location of the Safety Board in Figure 4.24 on page 4-

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-73July 22, 20055. Reattach the three ribbon cables to the board (W4 to J1, W6 to J3, and W7 to

Replacing the Main Reference Assembly4-74 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Main Reference AssemblyNote the location of the Main Reference A

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-75July 22, 20055. Remove six screws, along with internal lock washers and flat washers, using

Replacing the Guard Board4-76 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Guard BoardNote the location of the Guard Board in Figure 4.24 on page 4-49

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-77July 22, 20055. Remove the replacement Guard Board from its anti-static bag and guide it int

Replacing the Low Voltage Power Supply Board4-78 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Low Voltage Power Supply BoardNote the location of the Lo

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-79July 22, 20056. Lift the board out.7. Remove the replacement Low Voltage Power Supply Board

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-7July 22, 2005• The M4200c has a built in USB port.• Data may be stored on an internal hard dr

Replacing the Heater/Temperature Controller Board4-80 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Heater/Temperature Controller BoardThe Heater/Temper

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-81July 22, 20053. Release the two connectors leading to cables W45 and W46.4. Remove the new H

Replacing the Optional Field Calibration Reference4-82 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the Optional Field Calibration ReferenceThe Field Calib

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-83July 22, 2005Replacing the I/O Protection BoardNote the location of the I/O Protection Board

Replacing the I/O Protection Board4-84 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.44 I/O Protection Board, Cable Connections5. Carefully lift the I/O Pro

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-85July 22, 2005Replacing the TransformerNote the location of the Transformer in Figure 4.23 on

Replacing the Transformer4-86 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.46 Transformer Cover, Screw Locations on Side Panel• Remove four screws and wash

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-87July 22, 2005Figure 4.47 Transformer Mounting Nut Locations• Place the elastic stop nuts in

Replacing the Transformer4-88 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.49 Guiding the Transformer Mounting Nuts into Position• Use the 7/16” socket wre

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-89July 22, 2005Figure 4.50 Main Reference Assembly, Screw Locations 5. Release the three conn

Doble Standard Turns Ratio Capacitor1-8 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Doble Standard Turns Ratio CapacitorThis is an optional small portable capacitor

Replacing the Transformer4-90 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 200512. Replace the cover of the Main Reference Assembly and secure it by replacing the screws

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-91July 22, 2005Replacing the HV PotheadNote the location of the HV Pothead in Figure 4.30 on p

Replacing the HV Pothead4-92 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.52 HV Pothead, Ground Screw Location4. Remove one screw and washer (Figure 4.52),

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-93July 22, 2005Replacing the Fan FilterNote the location of the fan filter in Figure 4.53. Ins

Replacing the Fan4-94 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Replacing the FanThe fan is part of the Amplifier Assembly, which is shown in Figure 4.23 on page

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-95July 22, 20059. Replace the Amplifier Assembly back into the instrument by following Steps 1

Replacing the Fan4-96 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005

72A-1230 Rev. F A-1July 22, 2005Appendix A. M4000 Components ListsM4000 Insulation AnalyzerComponents that may be included with the M4000 Insulatio

A-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Accessory BagNo. Number Description Qty1 RC Revision Level D 0 EA2 181-0452 Power Cord, 6 ft. #14/3, Receptacle box

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F A-3July 22, 200522 09C-0614-01 Temp. & Humid. Sensor (old) (optional) 1 EA23 03C-1318-01 Tem

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-9July 22, 2005Figure 1.7 M4300 TransportDoble Test Assistant (DTA) SoftwareOptional Doble Tes

A-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Documentation Bag No. Number Description Qty1 RC Revision Level C 0 EA2 2FB-2464-01 Bag, Gray Document 1 EA3 401-005

72A-1230 Rev. F B-1July 22, 2005Appendix B. WarrantyRENTAL EQUIPMENTThe Doble Service and Equipment Agreement provides perpetual hardware and softw

Software Limited WarrantyB-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005ANY USER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F B-3July 22, 2005IN NO EVENT WILL DOBLE BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOS

For Equipment Maintenance, Contact:B-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005

72A-1230 Rev. F C-1July 22, 2005Appendix C. Error MessagesM4100 Instrument Run Time Error MessagesThis appendix lists the error messages displayed

C-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4000 Firmware/Application Errors31 Unused32 Internal Amp Cable Disconnected33 One or Both Safety Switch Cables Disc

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F C-3July 22, 2005M4000 Communications Errors82 Application file is corrupted83 Error downloading

C-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005114 Error Accessing Comm. Port115 Xmodem Exception116 User Keyboard Abort117 File I/O Error118 Xmodem Protocol Error

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F C-5July 22, 2005154 Board slot not found195 Illegal stop bits196 Illegal word length197 Illegal

Copyright © 2000By Doble Engineering CompanyAll Rights Reserved.This Manual is the sole property of the Doble Engineering Company (Doble) and is provi

Storage and Moving Mode1-10 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005When using this interface, the standard M4000 safety switch and safety strobe are used. The

C-6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005

72A-1230 Rev. F D-1July 22, 2005Appendix D. Part NumbersDoble part numbers of replaceable M4100 components are provided in this appendix.Descriptio

D-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1140 Rev. F 1July 22, 2005AAdvanced Configuration 2-19CCalibration Verification 4-26Calver.log file 4-29Clip

Index2 72A-1140 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Moving mode 1-11PPCConnector Cable 1-16Requirements 1-16Printer setup 2-22RRamp mode 2-14Recalibration 4-31Refere

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-11July 22, 2005Figure 1.9 M4000 Insulation Analyzer in Storage ModeThe recommended assembly s

Storage and Moving Mode1-12 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20053. Position the closed M4200c Controller upside down into the area with the projections of t

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-13July 22, 2005Testing ModeWhen assembled in the Testing Mode, the M4300 Transport serves as t

Testing Mode1-14 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The following instructions describe how to assemble the components of the M4000 Insulation Analyzer int

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-15July 22, 200510. Connect the two safety switches to the two receptacles labeled “Safety Swit

M4000 PC Cable1-16 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005NOTE Data will be lost if all software application programs are not closed before the M4200c is power

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-17July 22, 2005Transport, Storage and ShippingTransporting and Storing the M4000The M4100 Inst

Shipping Instructions1-18 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Shipping InstructionsM4000 Test Set Always ship the M4000 and M4200c in separate containers. S

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-19July 22, 2005The preceding also applies to test sets that have been stored for prolonged per

72A-1230 Rev. F iJuly 22, 2005PrefaceStructure of this ManualThis manual consists of 4 chapters and 4 appendices.Chapter 1 “Introduction” introduces

Safety Practices – General Rules1-20 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005• Test Supervisor – This person is responsible for overseeing preparations for the

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-21July 22, 2005Grounding1. The apparatus under test, its tank or housing, and the M4000 Insula

M4000 Connections1-22 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005M4000 Connections1. The procedures described in the “Testing Mode” section of this chapter on page

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-23July 22, 2005M4000 Operation1. Both safety switches must be used in order to activate the te

M4000 Safety Features1-24 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20056. The M4000 includes a safety strobe with a magnetic base that can be placed on a grounded st

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-25July 22, 2005Safety PrecautionsDoble insulation analyzers require operation by at least two

Safety Precautions for Various Types of Apparatus1-26 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005After the tests are completed, all test leads should be disconnect

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1-27July 22, 2005Instrument TransformersIn addition to isolating and grounding live terminal(s)

Safety Summary1-28 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Safety SummaryIn summary, it is worth noting that many of the accidents that happen around high volta

72A-1230 Rev. F 2-1July 22, 20052. M4000 SoftwareUpgrading or Installing M4000 SoftwareYour M4200c Controller comes with all necessary software pre-

ii 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Conventions Used in this ManualThe following terms and typographical conventions are used in the manual:Convention De

M4000 Software2-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005If you have already installed the current version of the M4000 software, and you only wish to add eith

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-3July 22, 2005• Launch M4000 at Startup: Select this option if this computer is dedicated to M

M4000 Software2-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005• Both LV leads must be inserted to run test: requires that both the red and blue leads be inserted in

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-5July 22, 200513. Since you are able to have both the old and new versions on the same compute

Time/Date Format2-6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005• From the Windows “Start” button, choose “Control Panel” from the “Settings” menu item. • Double-cl

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-7July 22, 2005Leakage Reactance 10. One Leakage Reactance file can now contain all tests in a

Menu Bar2-8 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Menu BarThe Menu Bar functions are described as follows:Mode: Allows selection of available test modes. Clip

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-9July 22, 2005Clipboard Test ModeTo enter Clipboard test mode, click the icon, or select Cli

Menu Bar2-10 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Enter the DTA Field System program. This can also be done by selecting DTA from the Mode pull-down menu ite

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-11July 22, 2005NOTE If you are using the pull-down menus and wish to remove these icons, click

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 1July 22, 20051. IntroductionMeasurement Principles ...

Diagnostics2-12 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005DiagnosticsThis menu contains several self-test options, described in ”Running Diagnostics” on page 4-21

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-13July 22, 20052. Click the temperature correction icon , or select Temperature Correction fr

Clipboard Configuration2-14 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Ramp Mode - Auto Ramp Mode raises the voltage automatically at a rate selected separately in

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-15July 22, 2005Figure 2.7 Clipboard ConfigurationTes t Typ e - If Line Frequency Modulation i

DTA Field Configuration2-16 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Loss Factor - There are two options available, Power Factor and Dissipation Factor, practica

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-17July 22, 2005Figure 2.8 DTA ConfigurationTes t Typ e - See Clipboard Configuration for a de

Instrument Configuration2-18 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Instrument ConfigurationWhen the Instrument Configuration tab is selected, the following ap

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-19July 22, 2005Settling Time Delay- The time, at maximum test voltage, during which the M4000

Advanced Configuration2-20 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 2.10 Advanced ConfigurationLanguage: Choose from English, French, Spanish, and Portug

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 2-21July 22, 2005Using HelpWhen Help is selected, two options are presented:1. Contents F1.2. Ab

2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20052. M4000 SoftwareUpgrading or Installing M4000 Software...

About M4000 For Windows2-22 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005About M4000 For WindowsSelecting this item displays the current version of M4000 Software an

72A-1230 Rev. F 3-1July 22, 20053. Running M4000 TestsThere are four test modes available with the M4000 software; all but Clipboard require optiona

Administrative Information3-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Entering this information is vital to properly identify the test and the equipment tested.

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-3July 22, 2005Test ConditionsClicking on this button will show the following screen:Figure 3.3

Test Conditions3-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Test Results InformationEach line of the Clipboard test results contain the following fields:Column D

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-5July 22, 2005Corr. Fact. Temperature Correction Factor. This column includes automatic applic

Test Conditions3-6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Running Single and Multiple Clipboard TestsEither single or multiple tests (up to six at once) may be

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-7July 22, 2005Raising Test VoltageAfter making the necessary entries, the following screen app

Test Results3-8 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 3.5 Test in ProgressThe test will proceed automatically if Auto Ramp Mode is selected in the Cli

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-9July 22, 2005Figure 3.6 Test CompleteThere are choices listed at the bottom of the screen. A

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3July 22, 2005Entering Clipboard Information ...

Clearing Test Results3-10 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Clearing Test ResultsAfter acceptance of tests, you can clear the test results by selecting Cl

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-11July 22, 2005Saving Test ResultsTo save the nameplate and clipboard data, select the icon,

Running A UST Test3-12 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20053. Click the icon. In the pop-up window, select whether you want a Histogram or a Trend.4. If a

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-13July 22, 20051. Select “External Reference” from “Mode” on the M4000 menu bar, or click the

Running a GST-Guard Test3-14 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 200510. When the message, “Test Done, Line (x)”, where (x) is the selected line number, press t

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-15July 22, 20058. The M4000 is now ready to measure. The message “Set Test Voltage, Line (x),

Running a GST-Guard Test3-16 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Leakage Reactance Test (Optional Software)1. Click on the Leakage Reactance button to dis

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-17July 22, 2005DTA ModeThe remainder of this chapter describes how to run tests in the Doble T

Running a GST-Guard Test3-18 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005DTA Data ManagerFigure 3.12 DTA Data ManagerIf you are using the windows version of DTA fo

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-19July 22, 20055. In the resulting pop-up Source Directory window, type in the desired directo

4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Troubleshooting from Diagnostics ...

Running a GST-Guard Test3-20 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 20052. Start a test by clicking the icon, or by selecting from the Test menu, Run Test - M400

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-21July 22, 2005Figure 3.13 Safety Screen1. Select the “Abort” button to return to DTA and mak

Running a GST-Guard Test3-22 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The following screen will appear:Figure 3.14 DTA Test In ProgressThe test will proceed aut

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-23July 22, 2005Figure 3.15 End of DTA Test

Running a GST-Guard Test3-24 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005DTA Icons and Function KeysA list of function keys is displayed at the bottom of the screen

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-25July 22, 2005Using A ResonatorFigure 3.16 The Doble ResonatorThe Doble Type C Resonating In

Operating Procedure of Type C Resonating Inductor3-26 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005The Resonator, shown schematically in Figure 3.18, is contained in

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-27July 22, 2005Accurate tuning of the Resonator is obtained by turning the tuning control unti

Operating Procedure of Type C Resonating Inductor3-28 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005General Description of Type C-1 Coupler - RIV Test ProcedureNOTE R

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 3-29July 22, 2005Note that the circuit in Figure 3.19 is so arranged that, when the telephone pl

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 5July 22, 2005 Replacing M4100 Components ...

Operating Procedure of Type C Resonating Inductor3-30 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005NOTE When the telephone plug is not connected to the Coupling Box,

72A-1230 Rev. F 4-1July 22, 20054. M4100 Instrument TroubleshootingAssigning A Trouble To The M4100 Instrument (Or The M4200c Con-troller)This secti

Troubleshooting Resources4-2 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005NOTE A majority of test set problems involve only the test leads, i.e. the High Voltage Tes

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-3July 22, 2005Isolating TroubleThe first step in pinpointing a problem is to determine whether

Avoiding Problems4-4 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Avoiding ProblemsThe M4000 test set is rugged and can give many years of trouble-free service if it

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Avoiding Problems4-6 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Section Purpose Page ReferenceOverview of M4100 Get introduced to the M4100 Instrumentpage 4-7Overv

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-7July 22, 2005Overview of M4100The M4100 stimulates the insulation specimen under test with an

Avoiding Problems4-8 72A-1230 Rev. FJuly 22, 2005Figure 4.1 M4100 Block DiagramLVBlueLVRedGuardFrontPanelBoard(04D-0536)Red1000V100VBlueFieldCalibr

M4000 Insulation Analyzer User Guide72A-1230 Rev. F 4-9July 22, 2005Overview of Individual Replaceable ComponentsAn overview of each of the instrume