HIPOT Tester

19051/19052/19053/19054
User’s Manual

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 HIPOT Tester
19051/19052/19053/19054
User’s Manual

Version 2.1
December 2009
P/N A11 000893
Legal Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Chroma ATE INC. shall not be held liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,
or use of this material.

CHROMA ATE INC.

No.66 Hwa-Ya 1st Rd., Hwa-Ya Technical Park, Kuei-Shan 33383, Taoyuan County, Taiwan

Copyright Notices. Copyright 2003-2009 Chroma ATE INC., all rights reserved. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation of this document without prior written permission is prohibited,
except as allowed under the copyright laws.

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Warranty
All Chroma instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year after date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly
or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma's
obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in
Chroma's sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned
to the factory or to an authorized service center. Transportation to the factory or service
center is to be prepaid by purchaser. Shipment should not be made without prior
authorization by Chroma.

This warranty does not apply to any products repaired or altered by persons not authorized
by Chroma, or not in accordance with instructions furnished by Chroma. If the instrument is
defective as a result of misuse, improper repair, or abnormal conditions or operations, repairs
will be billed at cost.

Chroma assumes no responsibility for its product being used in a hazardous or dangerous
manner either alone or in conjunction with other equipment. High voltage used in some
instruments may be dangerous if misused. Special disclaimers apply to these instruments.
Chroma assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damages and in any
event, Chroma's liability for breach of warranty under any contract or otherwise, shall not
exceed the purchase price of the specific instrument shipped and against which a claim is
made.

Any recommendations made by Chroma for use of its products are based upon tests
believed to be reliable, but Chroma makes no warranty of the results to be obtained. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or
person is authorized to represent or assume for Chroma any liability in connection with the
sale of our products other than set forth herein.

CHROMA ATE INC.

No.66 Hwa-Ya 1st Rd., Hwa-Ya Technical Park,

Kuei-Shan 33383, Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Tel: 886-3-327-9999
Fax: 886-3-327-2886
http://www.chromaate.com

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Material Contents Declaration
A regulatory requirement of The People’s Republic of China defined by specification SJ/T
11364-2006 mandates that manufacturers provide material contents declaration of electronic
products, and for Chroma products are as below:

Hazardous Substances
Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybromodiphenyl
Part Name
Chromium Biphenyls Ethers
6+
Pb Hg Cd Cr PBB PBDE
PCBA ° O O O O O
CHASSIS ° O O O O O
ACCESSORY ° O O O O O
PACKAGE O O O O O O
“O” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.

“°” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level
specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC.

1. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however,
most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
2. The environment-friendly usage period of the product is assumed under the operating
environment specified in each product’s specification.

Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. When replacing old appliances with new one, the retailer is legally obligated to
take back your old appliances for disposal at least for free of charge.

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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific
WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Verify that the power is set to match the rated input of this power
supply.

PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent an
electric shock before turning on the power.

NECESSITY OF PROTECTIVE GROUNDING

Never cut off the internal or external protective grounding wire, or
disconnect the wiring of protective grounding terminal. Doing so
will cause a potential shock hazard that may bring injury to a
person.

FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified
type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use
repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could
cause a shock or fire hazard.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. The instrument should be used in an
environment of good ventilation.

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT

Operating personnel must not remove the cover of the
instrument. Component replacement and internal adjustment
can be done only by qualified service personnel.

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Safety Symbols
DANGER – High voltage.

Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to

the instrument, the operator must refer to an explanation in the
instruction manual.

Protective grounding terminal: To protect against electrical

shock in case of a fault. This symbol indicates that the terminal
must be connected to ground before operation of equipment.

The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
WARNING adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It may result in personal

CAUTION injury or death if not noticed timely. It calls attention to
procedures, practices and conditions.

This indicates important information or tips for the procedures and

applications, etc. The contents should be read carefully.

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Inspection and Examination
Before the instrument exit the factory, we have a series of inspection and measurement on
mechanical and electrical characteristics. Make sure its function of operating for the quality
warranty of the product. If collision results in damages and defects of the quality and the
performance, please contact us for prompt service.

19051 Standard Accessory

Item Q’ty Remark
USA-type power cord 1 90° elbow USA-type power cord, length 1.8m
Euro-type power cord 1 Euro-type power cord, length 1.8m
Power adapter 1 USA-type power cord 3P – 2P adapter
HV terminal used test Alligator clip – cross HV head, red HV test cable, wire
1
cable length 1m
LOW terminal used Alligator clip – banana plug, black HV test cable, wire
1
test cable length 1.2m
Test cable of
1 Wire used in GC test, length 1.2m
grounding continue
5A fuse 2 For 5.0A SLOW 110VAC used
2.5A fuse 2 For 2.5A SLOW 240VAC used
Pamphlet 1 Chinese & English manual

19052 Standard Accessory

Item Q’ty Remark
USA-type power cord 1 90° elbow USA-type power cord, length 1.8m
Euro-type power cord 1 Euro-type power cord, length 1.8m
Power adapter 1 USA-type power cord 3P – 2P adapter
HV terminal used test Alligator clip – cross HV head, red HV test cable, wire
1
cable length 1m
LOW terminal used Alligator clip – banana plug, black HV test cable, wire
1
test cable length 1.2m
Test cable of
1 Wire used in GC test, length 1.2m
grounding continue
5A fuse 2 For 5.0A SLOW 110VAC used
2.5A fuse 2 For 2.5A SLOW 240VAC used
Pamphlet 1 Chinese & English manual

19053 Standard Accessory

Item Q’ty Remark
USA-type power cord 1 90° elbow USA-type power cord, length 1.8m
Euro-type power cord 1 Euro-type power cord, length 1.8m
Power adapter 1 USA-type power cord 3P – 2P adapter
HV terminal used test Alligator clip – cross HV head, red HV test cable, wire
1
cable #1 length 1m
LOW terminal used Alligator clip – banana plug, black HV test cable, wire
1
test cable length 1.2m
Test cable of
1 Wire used in GC test, length 1.2m
grounding continue
HV terminal used test Cross HV head, single head white HV test cable, wire
8
cable #2 length 1m
5A fuse 2 For 5.0A SLOW 110VAC used

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 2.5A fuse 2 For 2.5A SLOW 240VAC used
Pamphlet 1 Chinese & English manual

19054 Standard Accessory

Item Q’ty Remark
USA-type power cord 1 90° elbow USA-type power cord, length 1.8m
Euro-type power cord 1 Euro-type power cord, length 1.8m
Power adapter 1 USA-type power cord 3P – 2P adapter
HV terminal used test Alligator clip – cross HV head, red HV test cable, wire
1
cable #1 length 1m
LOW terminal used Alligator clip – banana plug, black HV test cable, wire
1
test cable length 1.2m
Test cable of
1 Wire used in GC test, length 1.2m
grounding continue
HV terminal used test Cross HV head, single head white HV test cable, wire
4
cable #2 length 1m
5A fuse 2 For 5.0A SLOW 110VAC used
2.5A fuse 2 For 2.5A SLOW 240VAC used
Pamphlet 1 Chinese & English manual
Note: When order the accessory, just name the item.

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The Danger of Operating
1. When the instrument is under output voltage, please don’t touch test area or you may
shock hazard and result in death.

Please obey the following items.

y Make sure the grounding cable is connected correctly and using the standard power
cord.
y Don’t touch the output terminal.
y Don’t touch test cable of connecting test termination.
y Don’t touch test termination object.
y Don’t touch any charge component of connecting output terminal.
y As the instrument end the test or turn off output, please don’t touch test unit
immediately.

2. The shock accidents are usually occurred on the following conditions.

y The grounding terminal of the instrument doesn’t connect correctly.
y Do not use insulation glove for testing.
y After test is completed to touch test unit immediately.

3. Remote Control for the instrument: This instrument provided with remote control,
normally using the external signal to control to high voltage output. For safety reasons
and prevent from hazards, please exactly follow instructions below while using remote
control.
y Unexpected high voltage output may exist. Make sure if this instrument is under
testing/remote controlling before access to the probes.
y When the instrument is under testing/operating, any access to DUT, test cable and
probe output terminal are prohibited, both for the operator/service personnel.
y Normally remote control of this instrument is controlled by the high voltage test bar.
However, using of other control circuit is also possible. For safety reasons and
prevent from hazards, please notice that unintentional access to the control test bar or
bridging the control circuit to high voltage terminal and test cables may cause hazards.
Please keep this terminal/control from unintentional bridging/access to avoid danger.

WARNING Don't tie HV cable, RS232, Handler, GPIB control cable and other low
voltage cable together. Or it may cause product damaged or PC
crashed.

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Storage, Freight, Maintenance & Cleaning
Storage
When don’t use the device, please pack it properly and store under a good environment.
(The packing is no needed when the device under appropriate environment.)

Freight
Please use the original packing material when move the device. If the packing material is
missing, please use the equivalent buffer material to pack and mark it fragile and waterproof
etc to avoid the device damage during movement. The device belongs to precise
equipment, please uses qualified transportation as possible. And avoid heavy hitting etc to
damage the device.

Maintenance
There is no maintenance operation for the general user. (Except for the note in the manual.)
Please contact our company or agent when the device occurred the user judgment abnormal.
Don’t maintain by yourself to avoid occurred unnecessary danger and serious damage to the
device.

Cleaning
Remove all connected wires and cables on the instrument before cleaning. Use a brush
gently to clean the dust on it. For internal cleaning, use a low-pressure air gun to vacuum
the dust inside or send it back to the distributors or agents of Chroma for cleaning.

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Revision History
The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision.

Date Version Revised Sections

Sep. 2003 1.0 Modify “Inspection and Examination”
“Notice Items before Use”
“Rear Panel Description”
“Insulation Resistance Mode Resistor Calibration”
Oct. 2003 1.1 Modify “Specifications”

March 2004 1.2 Modify “The Danger of Operating”

“Specifications”
“Notice Items before Use”
“Rear Panel Description”
“Preset Parameter Setting”

Sep. 2004 1.3 Modify “Specifications”

“Notice Items before Use”
“Front Panel Description”
“Rear Panel Description”
“Preset Parameter Setting”
“PROGRAM Setting”
“How to Process Test”
“Remote Command Summary”
“Error Messages”

Dec. 2004 1.4 Modify “Introduction”

“PROGRAM Setting”
“How to Process Test”
“Remote Command Summary”
“Maintenance”

March 2005 1.5 − Add the note description to the displayed menu for switching in
OS Test Procedure section.

Sep. 2005 1.6 − Add “CE Certification”

− Modify the description of “RMT function key” in the section of

“Front Panel”.
− Modify the description of “SCPI command” in the section of
“Remote Command Summary”.

March 2006 1.7 − Modify “PRESET Parameter Setting Menu” in the section of
“Preset Parameter Setting”.
− Modify “Testing preset parameter function table” in the section
of “Preset Parameter Setting”.
− Modify “Program Setting Menu” in the section of “PROGRAM
Setting”.
− Modify “Function Keys Menu” in the section of “PROGRAM
Setting”.
− Modify the description of second item of “Select Test Mode” in

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 the section of “PROGRAM Setting”.
− Modify “DC withstand voltage test mode” in the section of
“PROGRAM Setting”.
− Modify “Insulation resistance test mode menu” in the section of
“PROGRAM Setting”.
− Modify “SCPI command” in the section of “Remote Command
Summary”.

− Add “the description of DWLL” in the section of “Each

Parameter Setting Data Description”.
− Add “the description of RNG” in the section of “Each Parameter
Setting Data Description”
− Add “Pause Mode menu and description” in the section of “Each
Parameter Setting Data Description”.
− Add the section of “Initial Inspection”.

Aug. 2006 1.8 − Modify “CE Statement of Conformity”

− Modify “the standard accessory of 19051/2/4” in “Inspection and
Examination”.

Nov. 2006 1.9 − Modify the description of Disposal in “Storage. Freight.

Maintenance. Disposal”
− Modify “the descriptions of RS-232/GPIB commands” in the
section of “Remote Command Summary”.
− Modify the description of “Preface” in the chapter of “Printer
Function”.

March 2007 2.0 Add “Material Contents Declaration”

Delete the description of Disposal in “Storage. Freight.
Maintenance. Disposal”

Dec. 2009 2.1 Modify the following sections:

− Standard accessory description in “Inspection and
Examination”.
− “Hipot” item in the section of “Specifications”.
− Description in the section “Error Messages”.
− Add UL/TUV required descriptions.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 An Overview of Product .................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Initial Inspection .............................................................................................1-1
2. Specifications (18°C ∼ 28°C RH ≤ 70%).......................................................................2-1
3. Notice Items before Use .................................................................................................3-1
4. Panel Description ............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Rear Panel.....................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Notice Items and Procedures before Operation ............................................4-4
4.4 System Parameter Setting.............................................................................4-4
4.4.1 How to Enter System Parameter Setting Menu .....................................4-4
4.4.2 Operation Methods ................................................................................4-4
4.5 Test Parameter and Memory Management of Test Preset Parameter...........4-5
4.5.1 How to Enter Memory Management Menu ............................................4-5
4.5.2 How to Select a Set of Memory .............................................................4-5
4.5.3 Delete Memory.......................................................................................4-6
4.5.4 Read Memory ........................................................................................4-6
4.5.5 Store Memory.........................................................................................4-6
4.6 Preset Parameter Setting ..............................................................................4-7
4.6.1 How to Enter Testing Preset Parameter Setting Menu...........................4-7
4.6.2 Operation Methods ................................................................................4-7
4.7 PROGRAM Setting ........................................................................................4-8
4.7.1 Test Procedure Setting...........................................................................4-8
4.7.2 Select Test Mode ...................................................................................4-9
4.7.3 SMART KEY Operation Methods...........................................................4-9
4.7.4 Each Parameter Setting Data Description ...........................................4-10
4.8 How to Process Test ....................................................................................4-12
4.8.1 Offset Value Calibration Confirmation of Test Cable ............................4-12
4.8.2 Connecting DUT Methods....................................................................4-13
4.8.3 Test Procedure (AC / DC / IR / OS) .....................................................4-13
4.8.4 Auto Range ..........................................................................................4-15
4.9 KEY LOCK Function ....................................................................................4-16
4.9.1 KEY LOCK Setting Method..................................................................4-16
4.9.2 KEY LOCK Release Method ................................................................4-16
4.10 Setting User Password ................................................................................4-17
4.11 Remote Control............................................................................................4-17
4.12 Output Signal ...............................................................................................4-19
4.13 Scan Test .....................................................................................................4-19
5. GPIB Operation Description (Option)............................................................................5-1
5.1 Guide .............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Interface Specification....................................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Adaptable Standard ...............................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Interface Capability ................................................................................5-1
5.2.3 Using Code ............................................................................................5-1
5.3 GPIB Related Panel Descriptions..................................................................5-2
5.3.1 Address Setting......................................................................................5-2
5.3.2 Remote / Local.......................................................................................5-2
5.4 Interface Message .........................................................................................5-3
5.5 GPIB Control / Setting Command Descriptions .............................................5-3

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5.6 IEEE 488.2 Command ...................................................................................5-5

5.7 Remote Command Summary ........................................................................5-6
5.8 Error Messages ...........................................................................................5-38
5.9 GPIB Operation Using Basic .......................................................................5-40
6. RS232 Interface ...............................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Guide .............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Interface Specification....................................................................................6-1
6.3 Command Format..........................................................................................6-1
6.4 Connector ......................................................................................................6-1
6.5 Method of Connecting....................................................................................6-2
6.6 RS232 Operation Using Basic .......................................................................6-3
7. Bar Code Scan Test (Option)..........................................................................................7-1
7.1 Guide .............................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Interface Specification....................................................................................7-1
7.3 Method of Connecting....................................................................................7-1
7.4 Method of Using.............................................................................................7-1
8. Printer Function...............................................................................................................8-1
9. Calibration Procedure.....................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Calibration......................................................................................................9-2
9.2 Voltage Calibration.........................................................................................9-2
9.2.1 ACV Calibration .....................................................................................9-2
9.2.2 DCV Calibration .....................................................................................9-2
9.2.3 IR Voltage Calibration ............................................................................9-3
9.3 Current Calibration.........................................................................................9-3
9.3.1 AC Current Calibration...........................................................................9-3
9.3.2 AC Real Current Calibration ..................................................................9-4
9.3.3 DC Current Calibration...........................................................................9-5
9.4 Withstanding Voltage Mode ARCing Calibration............................................9-6
9.5 Insulation Resistance Mode Resistor Calibration ..........................................9-6
9.6 Ground Continue Calibration .........................................................................9-7
9.7 Contrast Calibration .......................................................................................9-7
9.8 Finish Calibration ...........................................................................................9-8
9.9 Remote Calibration Command ......................................................................9-8
9.9.1 Command List........................................................................................9-8
9.9.2 Commands Summary ..........................................................................9-10
10. Maintenance.................................................................................................................10-1
10.1 General ........................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Instrument Return ........................................................................................10-1

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 Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 An Overview of Product
Automatic withstand / insulation / grounding testers of the instrument are designed for
automatic withstand, insulation resistance, grounding resistance and short/open circuit
detection of electromechanical and electronic equipments.

The testing aspect of withstand voltage, the output power of the tester is AC: 150VA(5kV,
30mA), DC: 60VA(6kV, 10mA). Therefore, it is for withstand test of electronic and
electromechanical and component.

The testing aspect of insulation resistance, the measurement range of the tester is 0.1MΩ ∼
50GΩ and test voltage range is 50V ∼ 1000V can be set arbitrary.

In the testing aspect of short/open circuit detection, please test if test capacitance is short or
open before testing high voltage. Please make sure the DUT good contact then processes
high voltage test.

All of setting status, time, current, voltage, resistance value, memory number etc are listed on
the display, it is unnecessary to remember any parameter status which be set.

The tester is equipped with Good and No Good judgment machinery and signal output of
testing result and remote control. It is also for GPIB interface and RS232 interface of
automatic test system. The above equipments makes high efficient and accurate test.

1.2 Features
y AC / DC withstand voltage, insulation resistance test and short/open circuit detection four
in one model.
y DC open circuit detection patent design.
y Reformation DC quick discharge patent design.
y Match TUV (19051/19052/19054), VDE and CE test request of safety rule.
y With 0.4ms cut off and 0.2sec discharge quickly.
y Keypad locked and material protection function.
y Seven kinds of judgment result indication window.
y Charge current low limit detection function.
y Combine 500 test procedures totally or 100 sets of memory function.
y GP-IB, RS-232, PRINTER interface optional.
y Full-function front panel calibration.
y The instrument is with [FALL] function, before ending test to change output test voltage.
The needed time is from setting voltage value to zero.

1.3 Initial Inspection

Before shipment, this instrument was inspected and found to be free of mechanical and
electrical defects. As soon as the instrument is unpacked, inspect for any damage that may

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have occurred in transit. Save all packing materials in case that the instrument has to be
returned. If damage is found, please file claim with carrier immediately. Do not return the
instrument to Chroma without prior approval.

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 Specifications

2. Specifications (18°C ∼ 28°C RH ≤ 70%)

‰ Scan Unit 8 ports, ⋅ ±phase (19053 only), 4 ports, ⋅ ±phase (19054 only)
‰ Withstanding Voltage Test
‰ Test Voltage AC: 0.05 ∼ 5kV/ DC: 0.05 ∼ 6kV Constant Voltage
‰ Voltage Regulation ≤ (1%+5V), Rated Load
‰ V-display Accuracy ± (1% of reading + 5 counts), 2V resolution
‰ Cutoff Current AC: 0.1mA ~ 30mA (Note 1), DC: 0.01mA ~ 10mA (Note 1),
(Note 2) 0.1uAdc resolution
± (1% of reading + 5 counts)
‰ Current Accuracy
Real Current ± (5% of total current + 20 counts) (Note2) WAC
(Note2)
only
Hi limit setting Display Range
< 300uA: 0.1uA~299.9uA (dc only)
‰ Current Display
< 3mA: 0.001mA~2.999mA
<30mAac (10mAdc): 0.01mA~30.00mAac (10mAdc)
‰ Output Frequency 50Hz, 60Hz
‰ Test Time (Note 3) 0.3 ~ 999 Sec, continue (Note 1) (0.2S for LCD off)
‰ Ramp Time 0.1 ~ 999 Sec, off (Note 1)
‰ Fall Time 0.1 ∼ 999 Sec, off
‰ Judgment Delay 0.1 ~ 99.9 Sec. (Note 1)
(Wdc Only)
‰ Arc Detection (Note 4)
‰ Setting Mode Programmable Setting
‰ Detection Current AC: 1mA ~ 15mA, DC: 1mA ~ 10mA
‰ Min. pulse width 10us approx.
‰ GOOD/NO-GO Judgment Function
• Window comparator.
• A NO-GO judgment is made when a current greater than
the high limit value or smaller than the low limit value is
detected.
‰ Judgment System
• When a NO-GO judgment is made, the output voltage is
cut out and a NO-GO alarm signal is delivered.
• If no abnormal state is detected during the test time a
GOOD judgment is made and a GOOD signal is delivered.
‰ Insulation Resistance Test (19052, 19053, 19054 only)
‰ Test Voltage DC: 0.05kV ~ 1kV, Constant Voltage
‰ V-display Accuracy ± (1.5% of reading + 5 counts) (open voltage), 2V resolution
‰ Resistance Range 0.1 MΩ ∼ 10 GΩ (19052 up to 50GΩ)
≥ 500: 1 MΩ ∼ 1GΩ: ± (5% of reading + 5 counts)
1GΩ ∼ 10 GΩ: ± (10% of reading + 5 counts)
‰ Measuring Accuracy
10GΩ ∼50 GΩ: ± (15% of reading + 5 counts) (19052 only)
< 500V: 0.1 MΩ ∼ 1GΩ: ± (10% of reading + 5 counts)

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‰ Secure Protection Function

‰ Fast Output Cut-off 0.4mS typical after NG happen
‰ Fast Discharge 0.2S, Typical
‰ Ground Fault 0.5mA ± 0.25mAac (ON), OFF
Interrupt
‰ Continuity Check 1Ω ± 0.2Ω, ON/OFF
‰ Panel Operation Lock YES
‰ Memory Storage
‰ Memories, Steps 99 steps or 99 groups for total 500 memory locations
‰ GO/NG Judgment Window
GO: (Short Sound)
‰ Indication, Alarm NG: W-Arc, W-Hi, W-Lo, IR-Lo, IR-Hi, GFI, Continuity-fail (Long
Sound)
‰ Remote Connector
‰ Rear Panel 9 Pin Input: Start, Stop, Interrupt (at 11 pin terminal block)
D-type Connector Output: Under test, Pass, Fail
‰ TEST/RESET Low - active control, (24V open voltage typical).
Control Input requirements
Input time duration: 20msec. approx.
The above input circuits are not isolated from other internal
circuits.
‰ Options
‰ Interface Card
‰ GP-IB Interface Talk, Listen all function
‰ RS232 (standard Baud rate: 300 ~ 19200, data bits: 8, stop bit: 1
option)
‰ Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity
‰ Specifications range 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F), ≤ 70% RH.
‰ Operable range Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31°C
(88°F). Decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40° C
(104°F)
Altitude up to 2000m.
Indoor use only.
Pollution degree 2
‰ Storage range -10 to 60°C (-14 to 140°F), ≤ 80% RH.
‰ Installation Category CAT II
‰ Power Requirement
‰ Line Voltage AC 100V, 120V, 220V ± 10%, 240V +5 -10%
‰ Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
‰ Power No load: < 100W
‰ Consumption With rated load: 500W max.
‰ Dimension 320W x 105H x 400D mm
‰ Weight 19051, 19052: 14kg approx.

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19053, 19054: 15kg approx.

‰ Safety
‰ Ground Bond Less than 100mΩ at 25Amp, 10sec
‰ Hipot Less than 10mA at Wac 1.5kV, 3sec
‰ Insulation Over 20MΩ at 500V 10sec
Resistance
‰ Line leakage current Less than 3.5mA at 127V, 3sec, normal, reverse

Note 1: AC set over 100 VA, DC set over 40VA the maximum operating time is 60 seconds,
and the same as rest time. If the period is 1/2 duty (TUV ON), for full rating output,
the line input range is +10%, -0%.
Note 2: Refer 1.2kV resistance load only. With the standard test lead, to get best accuracy,
please do not need to process OFFSET.
WAC mode is less than 500V add extra 3 counts error.
WAC scanners on, please add 10 counts/channel. WDC scanner on, add 2
counts/channel.
Note 3: The best test time is dependent on device under test (DUT).
Note 4: Validation point is 1.25kV with a 250kΩ resistor.

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3. Notice Items before Use

The tester is with high voltage output up to 6KV sending to external test. It may occur injury
and death result from error operation. Please peruse notice item of this chapter and
remember to avoid accident.

1. Shock Hazard
For preventing shock be occurred. Before using the tester, put on insulation glove firstly
and then running function related to electricity.

2. Grounding
There is a ground terminal on the rear panel cover of the tester. Please use appropriate
implement to connect the ground terminal to earth actually. If not, there may be high
voltage existed on the cover of the tester. It is very danger whatever touches the
machine under the above statuses. It may cause shock hazard, therefore please make
sure to connect ground terminal to earth. As Figure 3-1 arrow denotation.

Figure 3-1

3. Connect test cable to RTN/LOW terminal

As figure 3-2 arrow denotation, connect test cable to RTN/LOW terminal. It is
necessary to check if there is loosen or drop under operation condition at any time. If
you want to connect DUT by testing cable, please connect test cable of RTN/LOW
terminal to DUT. (RTN/LOW terminal, which has connected to the main unit) The
uncompleted connection of test cable of RTN/LOW terminal or drop is very danger, as
there is full of high voltage on DUT.

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The test cable of the terminal

should be connected and locked
well.

Figure 3-2

4. Connection test of high voltage output terminal

After the test cable of COMMON terminal has been connected. Then follows the below
procedures to connect high voltage output cable.
• Press [STOP] key firstly.
• Confirm DANGER indication LED is not light.
• The test cable of COMMON terminal with high voltage output terminal is short,
confirm there is no voltage output.
• Plug high voltage test cable in high voltage output terminal.
• Connect the test cable of COMMON terminal to DUT finally, and then high voltage
test cable also be connected.

5. Test stop
When the test is over the and no need to use, or the tester is not run status or needs to
exit during use, please be sure power switch is on 0 (that is turn off power). As figure
3-3.

Figure 3-3

6. The dangerous area under test mode

It is very danger to touch high voltage area under operation status. Such as touch DUT,
test cable, probe and output terminal.

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CAUTION When the main unit is under test status, please don’t touch alligator
clipper on test cable. Because the insulation of plastic layer is not
enough, touch it may cause hazard. As figure 3-4.

Please don’t touch here when

high voltage output

Figure 3-4

<<< Warning ! When the output terminal is cut off. >>>

7. Test complete confirmation

You may touch DUT, high voltage test cable or output terminal etc high voltage areas
under modifying circuit or others test requested conditions. Please confirm the following
at the first.
Power switch is turned off.
As the insulation resistance test unit, DUT may full of high voltage when test is completed.
In the meantime, you need to pay attention to obey descriptions of item 8 and 9 of this
chapter. As the described procedures to execute.

<<< Note! When testing insulation resistance is charging. >>>

8. Charge
When the insulation resistance is testing, DUT, capacitor, test cable, probe and output
terminal even includes the tester are full of high voltage. After turning off the power
switch, it needs a period of time to discharge. Please obeys the above descriptions,
don’t touch any place may cause shock especially on power just turn off.

9. Confirm charging voltage has been discharged completely

The discharged time of charging voltage is depends on testing voltage and DUT
characteristic. To assume that high voltage add to DUT is equivalent to high voltage
add to 0.01uF capacity parallel 100MΩ resistance circuit. When test voltage is 1000V,
then after turned off power, the voltage which add on testing and DUT decrease to lower
than 30V and needed time about 3.5 seconds. When test voltage is 500V, needs about
2.8 seconds. To assume the time constant of DUT is known, if you want to know the
voltage decrease to below 30V needed time. Please follow the above procedures,
multiply needed time of decreasing to below 30V by time constant. As figure 3-5.

1905x

Figure 3-5

<Formula>
Test Voltage * e –t/RC = Residual Voltage

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Ex.: 1000V * e –t/RC = 30V

ln e –t/RC = ln 0.03
- t / RC = -3.5
t = 3.5 sec

10. Remote control the main unit

The instrument with remote control, high voltage output control by external control signal
usually. For your safety and prevent from hazard, please obeys the following rules.
• Don’t allow any unexpected high voltage output that may cause danger.
• When the main unit output high voltage, don’t permit the operator or others personnel
to contact DUT, test cable and probe output terminal.

11. Turn on or turn off power switch Ú Note Ú

The product should be so positioned that the power switch can be easily reached by the
operator during emergency. When power switch is cut off, it needs a few seconds to
re-turn on. Please don’t turn on and turn off continuously. It is very danger to do that
under high voltage output. When turn on or turn off power, don’t connect any object to
high voltage output terminal to avoid hazard, which result from abnormal high voltage
output.

12. Others notice items

Don’t make short-circuited of output cable, grounding cable, transmission cable or AC
power to prevent from the tester is full of voltage. Please connect the cover of the tester
to earth firstly when high voltage output terminal is short-circuited with COMMON
terminal.
<<< Dangerous event >>>
13. The danger handling
Under any danger circumstances, such as shock, DUT burning or the main unit burning.
Please obey the following procedures to avoid the more danger.
y Cut off power switch firstly.
y Then pull off the plug of power cord.
<<< Solution >>>
14. Problems
Under the below circumstances, the occurred problem are very danger. Even press
[STOP] key, the output terminal may output high voltage.
y When press [STOP] key, DANGER indication LED is still light.
y The voltage meter without voltage reading but DANGER LED is still light.
When the above conditions are occurred, please turn off power and pull off AC power
plug immediately. Don’t use any more, please send to our company or office for
reparation.
15. DANGER indication LED error
When press [START] key, there is already reading on the voltage meter and DANGER
LED is still not light. In the meantime, the indication LED may be error please turn off
immediately. Please send it to our company or office for reparation.
16. If the tester needs long time using under normal operation. Please notice the
following items.
If the high limit setting value is 20.00mA (withstand voltage test), please notice its’
ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature is higher than 40°C, please stop
operation until it cools down to normal temperature.
17. The tester includes four kinds of AC INPUT power. Please accord with local voltage
turn the voltage selection switch on rear panel to the right position.

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When you want to plug in power cable, be sure input AC power scale is the same as rear
panel switch power. Also need to replace fuse, the following table is voltage and fuse
which be used.

Scale Nominal Value Range Fuse

90V ∼ 110V 100V 90V ∼ 110V 5A Slow/250V
108V ∼ 132V 120V 108V ∼ 132V 5A Slow/250V
198V ∼ 242V 220V 198V ∼ 242V 2.5A Slow/250V
216V ∼ 250V 240V 216V ∼ 250V 2.5A Slow/250V
Be sure used voltage when replace fuse. Only can replace fuse under
power-disconnected status by flat type screwdriver.

WARNING Please use correct specification when replace fuse or may cause
hazard.

18. Normal operation of the unit is AC power. If power is unstable within selection voltage
range, it may cause the unit function is not actual or abnormal. Therefore, please use
appropriate equipment turn to suitable power such as power stabilizer.

19. The tester use power transformer is over 200VA. When DUT drawing mass current.
Before deadline of no good judgment and output current, it may flows mass current
(about ten amperes) up to ten milliseconds. Before processing test may be the same
condition. Please notice the capacity of power cord and the current cable of linking with
other instrument or equipment.

20. Storage
The unit normal operation temperature humidity range is 5°C ∼ 40°C, 75% RH. If over
this range then function may malfunction. The unit storage temperature range is -10°C
∼ 50°C, 80% RH. If you don’t use it for a long time, please use original material packing
and then store it. For correct test and safety, please keep it from direct sunlight or high
temperature, vibration, humidity and dusty place.

21. Warm up
All functions of the tester are activated when the power switch is turned on. However, to
attain the precision in the specification, please warm the instrument over 15 minutes.

22. Warning signal of testing

"DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE TEST IN PROGRESS, UNAUTHORIZED PERSON
KEEP AWAY"

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4. Panel Description
4.1 Front Panel
Front panel includes several function areas which easy to use. This paragraph will
introduce each control and information on LCD to you.

„ Display Area
Function key display area: Under different display menus, there are different function
descriptions. The right side of display has corresponding function keys (F1-F4). If the
description is blank, it means corresponding function is invalid.

State list : This list indicates the setting mode, the range of setting value and displays no
good state of testing result.
RMT : When this area is highlighted, it means the main unit is under Remote status.
That is the main unit controlled by PC through GPIB/RS232 connecting cable.
At the same time, all of keys are malfunction except for [STOP], [Local] and
[MORE..] Keys.
Note: As connecting RS232, the word “RMT” on LCD will not be highlighted only when
give the command of :SYSTem:LOCk:REQuest?. When the word “RMT” is not
highlighted, all keys can be operated as usual.
LOCK : When this area is highlighted, it means the main unit is under setting
parameter protected mode. The other mode can’t enter except for
"MEMORY", "TEST" and "KEY LOCK" modes.
OFST : When this area is highlighted, it means the main unit has been zeroed the
leakage current of test cable and test lead currently.
ERR : When this area is highlighted, it means there is unclear error in error queue.
Danger LED : The testing status indication LED. When LED is light, the tester is under
testing status. There is high voltage or mass current on testing terminal.
Don’t touch the testing terminal at the same time.
PASS LED : When this LED is light, it means DUT judge as PASS after testing.
FAIL LED : When this LED is light, it means DUT judge as FAIL after testing and then
cutting off the main unit output immediately. This LED keeps on light until

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the main unit be pressed [STOP] key.

„ Key Area
Power Switch : The switch provides AC power source which the tester is needed.
STOP Key : Reset key, after pressing this key the main unit return to standby testing
status immediately. That is cutting output and clear all of judgments
simultaneously.
START Key : After pressing this key, the main unit is under testing status. The testing
terminal has output and each judgment function starts simultaneously.
Cal-Enable : Calibration switch. This key is only for calibration before exiting factory.
A non-professional personnel using this function is prohibited or may
cause the product malfunction.
Function Keys: Function key. Under different display menus, there are different
functions. The right side of display has corresponding function
description. If the description is blank, it means corresponding function
key is invalid.

„ Terminal Area
OUTPUT : High electric potential terminal of high voltage output. This terminal is
belong to high electric potential output, usually is high voltage output.
Therefore, this terminal is very dangerous. Don’t touch it when DANGER
LED is light, there is high voltage outputting.
RTN / LOW : The common test terminal. It’s a reference terminal when high voltage
test, it also a low electric potential terminal. This terminal is almost
equal to cover grounding terminal.

4.2 Rear Panel

1. REMOTE I/O : The test result signal output terminal.

START : Start test signal input terminal.
STOP : Stop test signal input terminal.
INTER LOCK : Output only when this two terminals are short circuit and high voltage.
UNDER TEST : When the tester is under test status, this output terminal will short circuit.
Control external signal by using this short condition. The junction

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specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A action time.

This tester is under testing status until STOP is stopped.
PASS : When the tester judge DUT is PASS, this output terminal is short circuit.
Control external signal by using this short circuit condition. The junction
specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A.
The action time is 0.2sec ∼ 99.9sec. (Can be set)
FAIL : When the tester judge DUT is FAIL, this output terminal will be short circuit.
Control external signal by using this short condition. The junction
specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A.
The action time: From judging FAIL to STOP is stopped.
OUTPUT Switch: When toggles this switch to power symbol, UNDER TEST output
terminal will be short circuited under test status. When toggles this
switch to voltage symbol, UNDER TEST terminal outputs 24V under
test status. This function can be used with 3002B or 3002D and is for
controlling valve.
2. VOLTAGE SELECTOR Input Power Supply Range Switch
Changing the tester inputted AC power. Using AC power has four kinds as below.
a. 90 ∼ 110V AC
b. 108 ∼ 132V AC
c. 198 ∼ 242V AC
d. 216 ∼ 250V AC
Switching this power switch by applying AC power and notice the change of fuse.
3. AC LINE: AC power socket and fuse holder.
A tri-cord power and fuse holder. Input AC power, which the tester is needed from AC
power socket. The detailed specification of using fuse please refers "Chapter 3 - Notice
Items Before Using" or descriptions of rear panel in this manual.
4. GROUND: Safety GND terminal. Please use adaptable implement to connect this
grounding terminal actually. If there is no grounding actually, the circuit with GND
terminal or other instruments connecting cable with GND terminal is short circuit. The
cover of tester may exist high voltage. This is very dangerous, anyone touch the tester
under the above status may cause damage. Therefore, it is necessary to connect
safety GND terminal to ground.
5. GPIB INTERFACE (Option)
This socket is for optional GIPB interface (IEEE-488-1978). The detailed descriptions,
please refers "Chapter 5 - Description of GPIB Interface" in this manual.
6. OPTION: This socket is the option PRINTER interface for the tester. The detailed
descriptions please refer chapter 8 of this manual.
7. FAN: The temperature control fan.
When the temperature reaches 50°C, fan opens automatically. When the temperature is
lower than 45°C, fan stops automatically.
8. 9 Pin D Connector
All of 9 pin D-Sub connector functions are the same as (1) Remote I/O.
9. RS232 Interface
This socket is the standard RS232 interface for the tester. GPIB and RS232 interface
can’t use simultaneously.

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4.3 Notice Items and Procedures before Operation

1. Before plugging AC power cable, please confirm power that use firstly and description of
rear panel is match or not and power switch is OFF status.
2. Before turning on power, please peruse "Chapter 3 - Notice Items Before Using" and
remember it.
3. When turns on power, the tester will self-test. If there is abnormal condition, please
turns off switch and pulls off power cord immediately.

4.4 System Parameter Setting

4.4.1 How to Enter System Parameter Setting Menu
1. Under power on menu, press Function Key MENU the menu as the following:

UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR

2. Move the highlighted to "SYSTEM" by Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function Key
SELECT to enter system parameter setting menu is shown as the following:

UP
1. CONTRAST : 3
2. BEEPER VOL. : HIGH
DOWN
3. DC 50V AGC : OFF
ENTER

EXIT
1-16 RMT LOCK OFST ERR

4.4.2 Operation Methods

1. After entering system parameter setting menu, press Function Key ENTER to move the
highlighted to the parameter item, which want to set.
2. Press Function Keys UP , DOWN to set this item parameter data.
Setting Item Range Initial Setting Description
Contrast 1∼16 7 Adjust LCD brightness
Beeper Vol. LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH Adjust buzzer volume
HIGH / OFF

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DC 50V AGC ON/OFF ON When set above DC 50V, hardware

automatic gain compensation
function is open or not.
System parameter setting data description table

4.5 Test Parameter and Memory Management of

Test Preset Parameter
4.5.1 How to Enter Memory Management Menu
1. Under power on menu, press Function Key MENU the menu as the following:

UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR

2. Move the highlight to "MEMORY" by Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function Key
SELECT to enter Memory management mode is shown as the following:

STORE
1. (0)
2. (0)
RECALL
3. (0)
4. (0)
DELETE
5. (0)
EXIT
SELE. MEMORY RMT LOCK OFST ERR

3. At this time, can read, store or delete this set memory by Function Key.
4. The value within ( ) means this set memory included test procedure number.

4.5.2 How to Select a Set of Memory

1. When the state list shows "SELECT MEMORY", move the highlighted to the memory
which want to manage by Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function Key SELECT is
shown the following menu:

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UP
1. (0)
2. (0)
DOWN
3. (0)
4. (0)
SELECT
5. (0)
RETURN
SELE. MEMORY RMT LOCK OFST ERR

2. At this time, follows Function Key instructions to read, store or delete this set of memory.

4.5.3 Delete Memory

If you want to delete test parameter data which be stored in memory, please follow the below
procedures to process.
1. Press Function Key DELETE when status bar shows [SELECT FUNC.].
2. Select the test parameter data of memory, which want to delete by using Function Key
UP , DOWN. Press Function Key DELETE and then show delete confirm window.
3. Press Function Key YES to confirm or press Function Key NO to cancel.

4.5.4 Read Memory

If there are many sets of test parameter values which be saved in main memory. Follow the
below procedures to recall test parameter.
1. Press Function Key RECALL when status bar shows [SELECT FUNC.].
2. Select the test parameter data of memory, which want to read by using Function Key UP ,
DOWN.
3. Press Function Key SELECT and then show confirm window.
4. Press Function Key YES to confirm or press Function Key NO to cancel.

4.5.5 Store Memory

If you want to save test parameter data which be set in the memory. Please follows the
below procedures to process.
1. When status bar shows [SELECT FUNC.], press Function Key STORE.
2. Selecting the memory want to store by using Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function
Key SELECT , the cursor become underscore blinking cursor.
3. At this time, input the memory name by using Function Key UP , DOWN .
4. By using Function Key ENTER to move the underscore blinking cursor to next character.
5. If press Function Key ENTER twice then will show a read confirmation window.
6. Press Function Key YES to confirm or press Function Key NO to cancel.
(Note: If there is covered data in the memory name, please be careful to confirm before
storing.)

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4.6 Preset Parameter Setting

4.6.1 How to Enter Testing Preset Parameter Setting Menu
Under power on menu, press Function Key PRESET to enter testing preset parameter setting
menu as the following.

UP
1. PASS HOLD : 0.5 sec
2. STEP HOLD : 0.2 sec
DOWN
3. AC-V FREQ. : 60 Hz
4. GR CONT. : OFF
ENTER
5. SOFT. AGC : ON
EXIT
RMT LOCK OFST ERR

4.6.2 Operation Methods

1. After entering test preset parameter setting menu, press ENTER key move the
highlighted cursor to the parameter item, which want to set.
2. Press Function Keys UP or DOWN to set this item parameter data.
Testing preset parameter function description table:
Setting Item Range Initial Description
Setting
Pass Hold 0.2 ∼ 99.9 0.5 When the display shows PASS, the
continuous time of buzzer beeps.
Step Hold 0.0 ∼ 99.9 / KEY 0.2 Set interval time between test procedures.
Key: Set test procedure is interrupted.
(Please press [START] to continue when
test stop.)
AC-V Freq. 50/60 60 Set AC-V FREQ. of HIPOT tester by
inputting frequency of AC source.
GR CONT. OFF/KEY/TIME OFF Set grounding continue test no good
(0.2sec~99.0sec) function operation mode.
1. When set to OFF, it doesn’t proceed
grounding continue test.
2. When set to KEY, press START KEY to
proceed grounding continue test.
3. When set to TIME, GR CONT operation
modes are as below descriptions.
(1) When users press START KEY, the
program judge if DUT connected
well by GR CONT. ON or OFF.
(2) If CR CONT. judge DUT is
connected well then proceed test
automatically when set TIME is up.
(3) After the test is ended, re-judge if

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CR CONT. is continue for the

condition of proceeding test.
Soft. AGC ON/OFF ON Set software automatic gain compensation
function is open or not.
Auto Range ON/OFF OFF Set withstand voltage auto-range function is
open or not.
GFI ON/OFF ON Set ground fail interrupt function
AFTER FAIL STOP/CONTINUE/R STOP After setting FAIL, it indicates if stop the test
ESTART or continue to the next step or restart.
SCREEN ON/OFF ON Set if show test screen.
SMART KEY ON/OFF OFF Set if open parameter memory function.
RAMP JUDG. ON/OFF ON When set this item to ON, it means during
ramp time will judge high limit under DC
mode.
When set this item to OFF, it means during
ramp time won’t judge high limit under DC
mode.
Part No. Not over 13 None Set the product Part No.
characters
Lot No. Not over 13 None Set the product Lot No.
characters
Serial No. Not over 13 None Set the product serial no. format, * means
characters changeable character.

4.7 PROGRAM Setting

4.7.1 Test Procedure Setting
1. Under power on menu, press Function Key PROGRAM and then enter PROGRAM
setting menu as the following:

STEP 1 DC LOW : 0.001mA

UP
ARC : OFF
VOLT:0.050kV RAMP : 999.0s
MORE..
HIGH:0.500mA FALL : OFF
TIME : 3.0s CHK : OFF
ENTER
DWLL: OFF 12345678

SCAN :XXXXXXXX EXIT

PROCESS STEP RMT LOCK OFST ERR

2. After entering PROGRAM setting menu, use Function Keys UP select the test procedure
want to set, the range is 1∼99.
3. Press ENTER key move the highlighted cursor to the parameter item, which want to set.
4. Press Function Key MORE.. can switch to other setting menu as the following.

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STEP 1 DC LOW : 0.001mA

DELETE
ARC : OFF
VOLT：0.050kV RAMP : 999.0s
INSERT
HIGH：0.500mA FALL : OFF
TIME： 3.0s CHK : OFF
DOWN
DWLL: OFF 12345678
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
MORE..

PROCESS STEP RMT LOCK OFST ERR

5. By using Function Keys DOWN to decrease test procedure which you want to set, the
range is 1∼99.
6. Press Function Keys DELETE , INSERT can delete, insert a test procedure.
7. Press Function Key MORE.. can return to PROGRAM setting menu to continue setting
others test parameter.

4.7.2 Select Test Mode

1. After entering PROGRAM setting menu, press ENTER key to move the highlighted cursor
to the following position.
STEP 1 DC LOW : 0.001mA
UP
ARC : OFF
VOLT:0.050kV RAMP : 999.0s
DOWN
HIGH:0.500mA FALL : OFF
TIME : 3.0s CHK : OFF
ENTER
12345678
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

2. Use Function Key UP , DOWN to select test mode. There are AC / DC / IR / OS / PA test
modes can be selected (19051 only AC / DC / OS / PA). Different test modes have
different test parameters can be set.

4.7.3 SMART KEY Operation Methods

1. When starts SMART KEY function of PRESET parameter in each test, it records the test
parameters. The test parameter includes: withstand test needed voltage, the high limit
value of leakage current, needed test time, the low limit of leakage current, the high limit
of electric arc, needed rise time to setting voltage, the high limit of real leakage current,
scanning selection point. Each parameter can store ten sets of value.
2. After entering PROGRAM setting screen, press ENTER key continuous for one second
then will show S-KEY word on the lower left side of screen. At this time, the adjustment
function of UP and DOWN keys is disabled and read back the previous test parameter.
If want to recover the adjustment function of UP and DOWN keys, press ENTER key
continuous for one second until S-KEY word on the lower left side of screen is
disappeared.

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4.7.4 Each Parameter Setting Data Description

The following described parameter setting data of each test mode.

AC withstand voltage test mode

STEP 1 AC LOW : 0.001mA
UP
ARC : OFF
VOLT:0.050kV RAMP : 999.0s
DOWN
HIGH:0.500mA FALL : OFF
TIME : 3.0s REAL : OFF
ENTER
12345678
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

VOLT : Setting withstand voltage test needed voltage.
HIGH : Setting leakage current high limit value.
TIME : Setting test needed time, input 0 means continuous test.
LOW : Setting leakage current low limit value, input 0 means OFF.
ARC : Setting arc high limit, input 0 means OFF.
RAMP : Step-up setting voltage needed time, input 0 means OFF.
FALL : The needed time is from setting voltage value to zero, 0 means OFF.
REAL : Setting real leakage current high limit value, input 0 means OFF.
SCAN : Setting scan test selection point.

DC withstand voltage test mode

STEP 1 DC LOW : 0.001mA
UP
ARC : OFF
VOLT:0.050kV RAMP : 999.0s
DOWN
HIGH:0.500mA FALL : OFF
TIME : 3.0s CHK : OFF
ENTER
DWLL: OFF 12345678
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

VOLT : Set withstand voltage test needed voltage.

HIGH : Set leakage current high limit value.
TIME : Set test needed time, input 0 means continuous test.
DWLL : Set DWELL needed time, 0 means OFF.
(During DWELL TIME action don’t judge high and low limit value of leakage
current but the limit don’t over high limit of setting range.)
LOW : Set leakage current low limit value, input 0 means OFF.
ARC : Set arc high limit, input 0 means OFF.
RAMP : Step-up setting voltage needed time, input 0 means OFF.
FALL : The needed time is from setting voltage value to zero, 0 means OFF.
CHK : Select detect charge current over low (CHECK LOW)
SCAN : Set scan test selection point.

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IR Insulation resistance test mode

STEP 1 IR HIGH : OFF
UP
RAMP : OFF
VOLT : 0.050kV FALL : OFF
DOWN
LOW : 1.0MΩ RNG : AUTO
TIME : 3.0s 12345678
ENTER
SCAN :XXXXXXXX

EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

VOLT : Set insulation resistance test needed voltage.
LOW : Set insulation resistance low limit value.
TIME : Set test needed time, input 0 means continuous test.
HIGH : Set insulation resistance high limit value, input 0 means OFF
RAMP : Step-up setting voltage needed time, input 0 means OFF.
FALL : The needed time is from setting voltage value to zero, 0 means OFF.
RNG : Set the current test range of insulation resistance, AUTO means automatic
switch range. The relation of current range and resistance measurement range
is as below table shown.
IR Display Value
Range Setting Voltage Setting Voltage
50V ~ 250V 250V ~ 1000V
0mA(3~10mA) 0.1MΩ~0.1MΩ 0.1MΩ~1.0MΩ
3mA(0.3~3mA) 0.1MΩ~0.9MΩ 0.1MΩ~3.5MΩ
0.1MΩ~9.0MΩ 0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ
300uA(30~300uA)
25MΩ~35MΩ
0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ 0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ
30uA(3~30uA) 25MΩ~90MΩ 25MΩ~249MΩ
0.20GΩ~0.35GΩ
0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ 0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ
3uA(0.3~3uA) 25MΩ~249MΩ 25MΩ~249MΩ
0.20GΩ~0.90GΩ 0.20GΩ~3.33GΩ
0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ 0.1MΩ~29.9MΩ
25MΩ~249MΩ 25MΩ~249MΩ
300nA(20~300nA) 0.20GΩ~2.00GΩ 0.20GΩ~3.99GΩ
3.5GΩ~19.9GΩ
15GΩ~50GΩ
Note: Select IR suitable current range please follows test voltage and DUT insulation
resistance for counting the quantity of current then follows it to select suitable current
range.
SCAN : Set scan test selection point.

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Short/Open Circuit detection test mode (OS)

STEP 1 OS OPEN CHK : 50%
UP
SHORT CHK : 300%
12345678
DOWN
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
ENTER

EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

OPEN CHK : Set the judgment test result to open condition(compare the test reading with
the read standard capacitance value [Cs]).
SHORT CHK : Set the judgment test result to short condition(compare the test reading with
the read standard capacitance value [Cs]).
SCAN : Set the scanning test selection point.

Pause Mode
STEP 1 PA
UP

MESSAGE : PAUSE MODE

DOWN
UNDER TEST SIGNAL : OFF
TIME : CONT.
ENTER

EXIT

SELECT MODE RMT LOCK OFST ERR

MESSAGE: Set the message shows on pause screen, the maximum input character is 15.
UNDER TEST SIGNAL: Set UNDER TEST signal on rear panel when pause and DANGER
LED action.
(1) Set to ON: UNDER TEST terminal on rear panel is short circuit
under pause mode. DANGER LED on panel is blinking.
(2) Set to OFF: UNDER TEST terminal on rear panel is open circuit
under pause mode. DANGER LED on panel isn’t
blinking.
TIME: Set the method of PAUSE MODE.
(1) Set to CONT: Pause mode is ended until press START on panel
or START signal re-triggered on rear panel.
(2) Set to 0.3~999sec: Pause mode is ended until setting time’s up.

4.8 How to Process Test

4.8.1 Offset Value Calibration Confirmation of Test Cable
1. Under power on menu, press Function Key MORE.. to enter multi sets of STEPS test
menu.

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2. Press Function Key OFFSET , the display will show a menu indicate the user open the
output terminal.
3. After pressing START key, DANGER LED on front panel is light up. When test time is
end and PASS indicator is light up, meanwhile Offset block is also highlighted. This
means the tester zeroed the test cable and test lead.

4.8.2 Connecting DUT Methods

Withstanding voltage / Insulation resistance test mode (AC / DC / IR / OS)
First of all, confirms there is no voltage output and DANGER LED isn’t light. And then
connecting test cable (black) of low electric potential to RTN / LOW terminal of the main unit
and fix on the fixture. This test cable and high voltage output terminal short-circuited and
confirms there is no high voltage output. At the same time, high voltage test cable (red or
white) plug in high voltage output terminal OUTPUT. Connecting the test cable of low
electric potential to DUT firstly, and then connecting the test cable of high electric potential to
DUT.

4.8.3 Test Procedure (AC / DC / IR / OS)

4.8.3.1 AC / DC / IR Test Procedure
1. Connection is completed correctly by connecting DUT device method.
2. Under power on menu (as the following figure):

STEP 1/2 AC LOW : OFF

PROGRAM
Line 1 ARC : OFF
0.050kV RAMP : OFF
PRESET
FALL : OFF
Line 2 0.500mA REAL : OFF
MENU
12345678

Line 3
3.0s SCAN :XXXXXXXX
MORE..
RMT LOCK OFST ERR

Schema:
STEP 1/2 means there are 2 test procedures in total and now executing the first test
procedure. AC means test mode. "Line 1" means setting voltage value, "Line 2"
means setting current high limit, "Line 3" means test time. The test results are shown
on the status list.
3. Please press STOP key, ready for testing, the status list show "STANDBY".
4. Press START key to start test.
When press this key, start voltage output. At the same time, DANGER LED will be
lighted, the status list shows "UNDER TEST". Warning: Now test status is with output
voltage. "Line 1" will show output voltage output value; "Line 2" will show current
reading. "Line 3" the timer is counting down simultaneously.
5. GOOD judgment
When all of test statuses have been tested and the result shows PASS, then the main
unit is judged as GOOD and cut off output. The rear panel outputs PASS signal, the
buzzer functions simultaneously.

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6. No good judgment
If the measurement value is abnormal, the main unit is judged as FAIL and stop to output
immediately. The rear panel outputs FAIL signal, the buzzer functions simultaneously.
Keep on function until STOP key of the main unit be pressed. The test result will show
no good status.
Test result Meaning
HI Measurement current / Resistance value over high limit
LO Measurement current / Resistance value over low limit
ARC Current arc over high limit
CHECK LOW Charging current over low
ADV OVER Voltage / current reading over hardware valid digit.
ADI OVER Current / resistance reading over hardware valid digit.
GR CONT. Grounding on test no good
GFI TRIP Ground fail interrupt
AC REAL HI Real current measurement value over high limit
Under any circumstances only need to press STOP key if you want to stop the test output.

4.8.3.2 OS Test Procedure

1. Connection is completed correctly by connecting DUT device method under standby
menu.
2. Under standby menu (as the following figure):

STEP 1/1 OS OPEN CHK : 50%

PROGRAM
SHORT CHK : 300%
Line 1
0.100kV 12345678
PRESET
SCAN :XXXXXXXX
Line 2 0.000nF MENU

Line 3 0.1s MORE..

STANDBY RMT LOCK OFST ERR

Schema:
OS means the test mode is short/open detection mode. "Site 1" means the setting
voltage value, "Site 2" means the capacitance value which be read, "Site 3" means the
test time. The test results are shown on the status list.
3. Please press STOP key, ready for testing, the status list shows "STANDBY".
4. Please press F4 MORE.. key to switch the menu which be displayed.

VOLTAGE MEASURE REAL

OFFSET
1 OS 0.100kV 0.000nF -------------
GET Cs

12345678
SCAN: X X X X X X X X
MORE..
STANDBY RMT LOCK OFST ERR

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(1) Please press F1 OFFSET to offset, it is necessary to offset wire or fixture at

each time change to ensure the accuracy of the test.
(2) When test or change a new capacitance DUT, the testing capacitance standard
sample
as DUT. Press F2 GET Cs to read the standard capacitance value for testing.
(3) Please press F4 MORE.. key again to switch the menu which be displayed to standby.
(4) Press START key to begin the test. It will begin to output the voltage. The
DANGER indicator lights up and the “Status Line” shows “UNDER TEST” to warn
you that it is in test state and there is voltage output. "Line 1" will show the voltage
output reading, "Line 2" will show the reading of capacitance, and "Line 3" performs
timing and countdown work.
Note: When OSC Mode is testing, Get Cs current range at this time decides the display
of capacity effective digit.
Example: Get Cs voltage 0.018kV, Get Cs capacitance value 17.4nF, current=
1.18mA -- at the mass current range.
Get Cs voltage 0.016kV, Get Cs capacitance value 17.42nF, current=
0.97mA -- at the medium current range.

5. GOOD judgment
When all of test statuses have been tested and the result shows PASS, then the main
unit is judged as GOOD and cut off the output. The rear panel outputs PASS signal, the
buzzer functions simultaneously.
6. No good judgment
If the measurement value is abnormal, the main unit is judged as FAIL and stop to output
immediately. The rear panel outputs FAIL signal, the buzzer functions simultaneously.
Keep on function until STOP key of the main unit be pressed. The test result will show
no good status.

No good status
Test result Meaning
OPEN Capacitance open circuit/reading is fewer than OPEN CHK setting.
SHOP Capacitance short circuit/reading is larger than SHORT CHK setting.

Under any circumstances only need to press STOP key if you want to stop the test
output.

4.8.4 Auto Range

1. Set Auto Range as ON.
2. Set the range to high current as the Site 1 shown in the following menu.

STEP 1/1 AC LOW : OFF

PROGRAM
ARC : OFF
0.050kV RAMP : OFF
PRESET
FALL : OFF
Site 1
10.00mA REAL : OFF
MENU
12345678
3.0s SCAN :XXXXXXXX
MORE..
STANDBY RMT LOCK OFST ERR

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3. Before ending the test previous 0.6 sec., the tested current is shown and auto range to
low current as the Site 1 in the following menu.

STEP 1/1 AC LOW : OFF

PROGRAM
ARC : OFF
0.050kV RAMP : OFF
PRESET
FALL : OFF
Site 1
0.500mA REAL : OFF
MENU
12345678
0.3s SCAN :XXXXXXXX
MORE..
RMT LOCK OFST ERR

4.9 KEY LOCK Function

4.9.1 KEY LOCK Setting Method
1. Under power on menu, if "LOCK" text block isn’t highlighted then can set KEY LOCK
function.
2. Press Function Key MENU then show the following menu:

UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR
3. Move the highlighted to "KEY LOCK " by using Function Keys UP , DOWN . Press
Function Key SELECT to enter KEY LOCK setting menu.
4. Using Function Keys A , B to input PASSWORD (please input AAAA, when PASSWORD
is not set).
5. Press ENTER key will show selection window, "LOCK" text block will show highlighted.
The user can use Function Keys YES , NO to select whether LOCK MEMORY RECALL
function together or not.
6. Press Function Keys EXIT to complete KEY LOCK function.

4.9.2 KEY LOCK Release Method

1. Under power on menu, if "LOCK" text block is highlighted then can release KEY LOCK
function.
2. Press Function Key MENU then show the following menu:

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UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR
3. Move the highlighted to "KEY LOCK" by using Function Keys UP , DOWN . Press
Function Key SELECT to enter KEY LOCK release menu.
4. Using Function Keys A , B to input PASSWORD (please input AAAA, when PASSWORD
is not set).
5. Press Function Key ENTER key, "LOCK" text block will release the highlighted. It
means KEY LOCK function is released.

4.10 Setting User Password

1. Under power on menu, press Function Key MENU then show the following menu:

UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR
2. Move the highlighted to "CHANGE PASSWORD" by using Function Keys UP , DOWN .
Press Function Key ENTER to enter password input menu.
3. Using Function Keys A , B to input PASSWORD (please input AAAA, when PASSWORD
is not set). Press ENTER key will show "ENTER NEW PASSWORD" window.
4. Using Function Keys A , B to input NEW PASSWORD (not over ten characters), press
ENTER key will shows “ENTER CONFIRM PASSWORD” window.
5. Using Function Keys A , B to input CONFIRM PASSWORD (the same as NEW
PASSWORD), press ENTER key. At the same time, the setting has been done and can
press EXIT to exit.

4.11 Remote Control

This tester has REMOTE socket of remote switch on rear panel. When you want to control
this tester by external signal, plug the control cable in the socket. Please don’t touch high
voltage terminal or it may cause dangerous. Remote control by high voltage test bar
usually.
Users can use other control circuit instead of high voltage bar. Please notice that is switch

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of controlling high voltage output. Be careful that the control cables don’t close high voltage
terminal and test cables to avoid dangerous.

1. If want to control START single and STOP signal can refer to figure 4-5. As this figure
described method connect to REMOTE position on front panel.

Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6

2. As figure 4-6, the main unit is under STOP status. NC point is connecting to STOP and
NO point connecting to START.
3. Some logical components such as transistor, FET, coupler. Also can be used to
connect as control circuit as figure 4-7. The connecting signal and circuit as figure 4-7.
Only the circuit includes the following statuses, it can control the main unit.
(1) The signal of LOW flows current is 2mA or less.
(2) The action time of inputting signal should over 20mS.

Figure 4-7

4. The relay switch control as figure 4-5 and photo-coupler control as figure 4-7 are
controlled by component contact. It is effective to avoid error operation system cause
by interference. Although the main unit has a lot of preventions, it is necessary to be
careful that interferences result from setting measurement system.
5. Pin diagram of REMOTE CONTROL as figure 4-8. When you want to control by
external, please remember this pin diagram.

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Figure 4-8

4.12 Output Signal

The tester includes LED and buzzer two kinds of indication signal. The rear panel of tester
has the following output signals.
UNDER TEST : When the analyzer is under test, the output terminal will short circuit.
Users can use this short condition to control external signal. The junction
specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A.
PASS : When the tester judge DUT is good, the output terminal will short circuit.
Can use this short circuit condition to control external signal. The junction
specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A.
The action time is 0.2sec ∼ 99.9sec. can be set.
FAIL : When the tester judge DUT is no good, the output terminal will short circuit.
Users can use this short circuit condition to control external signal. The
junction specification 115V AC current is lower than 0.3A.
The action time: from judge as no good to STOP is stopped.

4.13 Scan Test

The tester multipoint scans on DUT (only 19053/19054) for more faster and effective test.
Setting method:
1. Enter test parameter setting menu and setting test parameter in sequence.
2. When the highlighted position on “SCAN”, press Function Key MOVE can select the
output channel want to set. (19053: 1 ∼ 8 / 19054: 1 ∼ 4)
3. At the same time, can use Function Key CHANGE to set the status of scanning test
output terminal. Press this key will shows “H”, “L” and “X” in sequence, it means do
output from High Channel; do output and don’t output from Low Channel.
4. Setting is completed, press Function Key ENTER to confirm and exit.

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5. GPIB Operation Description (Option)

5.1 Guide
The user can use computer by GPIB (IEEE 488-1978) interface to remote control and data
transfer.

5.2 Interface Specification

5.2.1 Adaptable Standard
IEEE488-1978 standard

5.2.2 Interface Capability

Code Meaning
Source Handshake
SH1
Equipped with source handshake interface function
Acceptor Handshake
AH1 Equipped with acceptor handshake interface
function
Basic Talker requirement
T4
Equipped with basic talker interface function
Basic Listener requirement
L4
Equipped with basic listener interface function
Service request requirement
SR1
Equipped with service request interface function
All remote/local requirement
RL1
Equipped with remote/local interface function
No Parallel poll requirement
PP0
No parallel poll interface function
All device clear requirement
DC1
Equipped with device clear interface function
No Device trigger requirement
DT0
No device trigger interface function
No controller requirement
C0
No controller interface function

5.2.3 Using Code

ASCII code

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5.3 GPIB Related Panel Descriptions

5.3.1 Address Setting
1. Under power on menu, press Function Key MENU as the following:

UP
1. MEMORY
2. SYSTEM
DOWN
3. OPTION
4. CALIBRATION
SELECT
5. KEY LOCK
EXIT
SELECT FUNC. RMT LOCK OFST ERR
2. Move the highlight to "OPTION" by Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function Key
SELECT to enter OPTION select setting as the following:

UP
1. RS232
2. GPIB
DOWN
3. SCANNER
SELECT

EXIT
RMT LOCK OFST ERR
3. Move the highlighted to "GPIB" by Function Key UP , DOWN . Press Function Key
SELECT to enter GPIB setting menu as the following:

UP
1. GPIB ADDR. : 3
DOWN

ENTER

EXIT
RMT LOCK OFST ERR
4. Then select GPIB Address by Function Key UP , DOWN .
5. The setting is completed, press Function Key EXIT to exit.

5.3.2 Remote / Local

1. The signal block Remote is highlighted, it means the analyzer is on Remote status.
2. On Remote status can use LOCAL key on panel switch the analyzer to Local status.
3. On Remote status, all of panel keys are malfunction except for Function Key LOCAL
(switch to Local) MENU , MORE.. and STOP (reset instrument) keys.
4. By using LLO [Local lockout] command of GPIB makes LOCAL key is malfunction.

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5.4 Interface Message

The analyzer is capable of responding to the following messages

Signal Meaning Response

GTL Go To Local Can switch the analyzer to Local status
SDC Selected Device Clear Restart the analyzer
LLO Local Lockout From LOCAL key switch to Local status is forbidden
IFC Interface Clear Reset GPIB interface

5.5 GPIB Control / Setting Command Descriptions

The analyzer GPIB function composed command string is inputted by ASCII code to attain
functions of remote control and setting. The length of the command string is limited in 1024
characters (include end code) [Command + Parameter] compose a command. Two
commands can be connected by semicolon and end by ending code. The end code are the
following types, the analyzer can distinguish it by self.
End code
LF
CR+LF
EOI
LF+EOI
CR+LF+EOI

Status response command

ÂCLS
ÂESE <enable value>
ÂESE?
ÂESR?
ÂSRE <enable value>
ÂSRE?
ÂSTB?
ÂPSC 0|1
ÂPSC?

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Error/Event Queue

Output Buffer
Summary Register Enable Register
Not Used
1 Has Result
2 Error/Event Queue
Not Used
4 Message Available
5 Standard Event
6 Request Service
Not Used
Serial Poll(SPOLL) *SRE <value>
*STB? *SRE?

Event Register Enable Register

0 Operation Complete
Not Used
2 Query Error
3 Device Error
4 Execution Error
5 Command Error
Not Used
7 Power On
*ESR? *ESE <value>
*ESE?

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5.6 IEEE 488.2 Command

* CLS command
Clear status data configuration the following actions are needed.
Clear standard event status register.
Clear status bit group register except for MAV bit (bit 4).

* ESE <metric system value> Command

Use setting standard event status enable register value, <metric system value> range is 0
∼255.
* ESE? Command
The controller is used for query standard event status of device enable register value.
The output format is <metric system value>, its’ range is 0 ∼255.

* ESR? Command
The controller queries the standard event register value of the device. After performing
this command, the standard event register value will be cleared to 0.
The output format is <metric system value>, its’ range is 0 ∼ 255.

* SRE <metric system value> Command

Use for setting service request register value, its’ <metric system value> value is 0 ∼ 255.

* SRE? Command
The controller is reading service request enable register initial setting.
The output format is <metric system value>, its’ range is 0 ∼255.

* STB? Command
The controller is for reading status bit register value.
The output format is <metric system value>, its’ range is 0 ∼255.

* OPC Command
Operation is completed command

* OPC? Command
Operation complete query command.
The output format is ASCII character " 1 ".

* PSC 0|1 Command

Power on status clear command.

* PSC? Command
Power on status clear query command.
The output format is ASCII character " 1 " or " 0 ".

* RST Command
The device reset command.

* IDN? Command
The controller is for reading the basic data of the device.
The output format separate four fields by comma, it denote separately: manufacturer,
device model, serial number and firmware version.

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* SAV <metric system value> Command

Save command.
This command is save the current status to memory, its’ metric system value range is 1 ∼
99.

* RCL <metric system value> Command

Recall command.
This command is recall the saved status, its’ metric system value range is 1 ∼ 99.

5.7 Remote Command Summary

SCPI command

The parameter syntax format of SCPI command includes the following.

Dual arrow symbol “< >” denote the defined parameter of SCPI command standard.
"< numeric _ value >" is metric system value, "< boolean >" is Boolean equation data and its’
value is 0 or 1. Vertical line " | " denotes OR parameter.

: SYSTem
: ERRor
: [NEXT]?
: VERSion?
: KLOCk < boolean >｜ON｜OFF
: KLOCk?
: LOCK
: OWNer?
: REQuest?
: RELease

MEMory
: DELete
: LOCAtion < register number >
: FREE
: STEP?
: STATe?
: STATe
: DEFine < name >, < register number >
: DEFine? < name >
: LEAble? < register number >
: NSTAtes?
: SOURce
: SAFEty
: FETCh? [ < item > ] { , < item > }
: STARt
[: ONCE]
: OFFSet GET|OFF
: OFFSet?
: CSTandard
: STOP
: STATus?

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: RESult
: ALL
[: JUDGment]?
: OMETerage?
: MMETerage?
: RMETerage?
: TIME
[: ELAPsed]
[: TEST]?
: RAMP?
: MODE?
: COMPleted?
: AREPort? (RS232 Interface only)
[: JUDGment]
[:MESsage]?
: AREPort (RS232 Interface only)
[:JUDGment]
[:MESsage] <Boolean> ⏐ON ⏐ OFF
: OMETerage <Boolean> ⏐ON ⏐ OFF
: OMETerage?
: MMETerage <Boolean> ⏐ON ⏐ OFF
: MMETerage?
: RMETerage
: RMETerage?
[: LAST]
[: JUDGment]?
: OMETerage?
: MMETerage?
: RMETerage?
:STEP<n>
: JUDGment]?
: OMETerage?
: MMETerage?
: RMETerage?

: SNUMber?
: STEP<n>
: DELete
: SET?
: MODE?
: AC
[: LEVel] <numeric value>
[: LEVel]?
: LIMit
[: HIGH] <numeric_value>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <numeric_value>
: LOW?
: ARC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
[: LEVel]?
: REAL
[: HIGH]
[: HIGH]?

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: TIME
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: RAMP?
[: TEST] <numeric_value>
[: TEST]?
: FALL <numeric_value>
: FALL?
: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <channel_list>
: LOW?
: DC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
[: LEVel]?
: LIMit
[: HIGH] <numeric_value>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <numeric_value>
: LOW?
: ARC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
[: LEVel]?
: CLOW <boolean>|ON|OFF
: CLOW
: TIME
: DWELl <numeric_value>
: DWELl?
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: RAMP?
[: TEST] <numeric_value>
[: TEST]?
: FALL <numeric_value>
: FALL?
: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <channel_list>
: LOW?
: IR
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
[: LEVel]?
: LIMit
: HIGH <numeric_value>
: HIGH?
[: LOW] <numeric_value>
[: LOW]?
: TIME
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: RAMP?
[: TEST] <numeric_value>
[: TEST]?
: FALL <numeric_value>
: FALL?

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: RANGe
[:UPPer] <numeric_value>
[:UPPer]?
:LOWer <numeric_value>
:LOWer?
: AUTO <ON/OFF or Boolean>
: AUTO?
: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <channel_list>
: LOW?
: OSC
: LIMit
: OPEN <numeric_value>
: OPEN?
: SHORt <numeric_value>
: SHORt?
: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
[: HIGH]?
: LOW <channel_list>
: LOW?
: Pause
: [:MESSage] <string data>
: [:MESSage] ?
: UTSIgnal < boolean> | ON | OFF >
: UTSIgnal?
: TIME
[:TEST] <numeric_value>
[:TEST]?
: PRESet
: TIME
: PASS <numeric_value>
: PASS?
: STEP <numeric_value>|KEY
: STEP?
: RJUDgment <ON/OFF or boolean>
: RJUDgment?
: AC
: FREQuency <numeric_value>
: FREQuency?
: WRANge
[: AUTO] <boolean>|ON|OFF
[: AUTO]?
: AGC
[: SOFTware] <boolean>|ON|OFF
[: SOFTware]?
: GFI
[: SWITCH] <boolean>|ON|OFF
[: SWITCH]?
: GR
: CONTinue <numeric_value>|ON|OFF
: CONTinue?

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: FAIL
: OPERation STOP|CONTinue|RESTart
: OPERation?
: SCREen <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: SCREen?
: KEYboard
: SMARt <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: SMARt?
: RJUDgment <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: RJUDgment?
: NUMber
: PART
: PART?
: LOT
: LOT?
: SERIal
: SERIal?

: SYSTem
: VERSion?
: SYSTem: VERSion?
This command queries the SCPI version of this device.
Example: Input command “SYST:VERS?”
Return message “1990.0”
Description: Return message “1990.0” means the device supported SCPI version is
1990.0.

: ERRor
: [NEXT]?
: SYSTem: ERRor: [NEXT]?
This command read message in Error Queue.
Returned message please refer to section 5.7 Error Message.
Example: Input command “SYST:ERR?”
Return message “+0,”No error”
Description: Return message “+0, “No error” means there is no error message in
queue.

: KLOCk < boolean > |ON |OFF

: SYSTem: KLOCk
This command locks or releases LOCAL key function but no switch of LOCAL or
REMOTE.
Example: Input command “SYST:KLOC ON”
Description: It means LOCAL function key locked for setting panel.

: KLOCk?
:SYSTem: KLOCk?
This command queries if LOCAL key is being locked.
Example: Input command “SYST:KLOC?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means LOCAL key is locked.

: LOCk
: OWNer?
: SYSTem:LOCk:OWNer?

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This command queries if it is controlled by REMOTE terminal.

Return character data NONE|REMOTE.
Example: Input command “SYST:OWN?”
Return message “REMOTE”
Description: Return message “REMOTE” means the instrument is under the
status of REMOTE terminal control.

: REQuest?
: SYSTem:LOCk:REQuest?
This command switches to REMOTE terminal control.
Example: Input command “SYST:REQ?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means the instrument is already set to the status
of REMOTE.

: RELease
: SYSTem:LOCk:RELease
This command switches to LOCAL terminal control.
Example: Input command “SYST:REL”
Description: It means the instrument is already set to the status of NONE.

: MEMory
: DELete
LOCAtion < register number >
: MEMory: DELete: LOCAtion
This command deletes the parameter data in the main memory.
Example: Input command “MEM:DEL:LOCA 1”
Description: It means to delete the first group of parameter data in the main
memory.

: STATe
: DEFine < name >, < register number >
The command sets the name of the location of a certain memory in the main
memory.
< name > The characters can be used are 0 ~ 9, A ~ Z, —.
Example: Input command “MEM:STAT:DEF TEST,1”
Description: It means to set the first group of parameter data name in the main
memory is TEST.

: DEFine? < name >

The command queries the location in the main memory by the name of memory.
< name > The characters can be used are 0 ~ 9, A ~ Z, —.
Example : Input command “MEM:STAT:DEF? TEST”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means the parameter data location of TEST is at
the first group.

: LABEl? < register number >

This command queries the name in the main memory is by the location of the
memory.
Example: Input command “MEM:STAT:LABEl? 1”
Return message “TEST”
Description: Return message “TEST” means the first group parameter data name
is TEST.

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: NSTates?
This command queries the storage capacity in the main memory.
The storage capacity return to the main memory is the maximum value plus one.
Example : Input command “MEM:NST?”
Return message “100”
Description: Return message “100” means the storage capacity of the main memory is
99 groups (100-1).

: FREE
: STEP?
: MEMory: FREE: STEP?
This command queries the rest STEP number in the main memory.
Example : Input command “MEM:FREE:STEP?”
Return message “497,3”
Description: Return message “497,3” means the rest STEP can be set is 497,
there are 3 steps have been used.

: STATe?
: MEMory: FREE: STATe?
This command queries the rest parameter data number can be set in the main
memory.
Example: Input command “MEM:FREE:STAT?”
Return message “97,3”
Description: Return message “97,3” means the rest parameter data number can
be set is 97, there are 3 groups have been used.

[: SOURce]
: SAFEty
: STARt
[: ONCE]
: SOURce: SAFEty: STARt
This command starts the test.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAR”
Description: It means to start the main unit test.

: OFFSet GET|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: STARt: OFFSet GET
This command gets offset value.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAR OFFS GET”
Description: It means to start the function of getting offset value.

: SOURce: SAFEty: STARt: OFFSet OFF

This command is off offset function.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAR OFFS OFF”
Description: It means to off the function of getting offset value.

: OFFSet?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STARt: OFFSet?
This command queries if do offset action or not.
Return 0, it means without doing zero action, 1 means zero action have been
done, 2 means zero action processing.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAR OFFS?”
Return message “0”

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Description: Return message “0” means the main unit is without doing zero
action.

: CSTandard
: SOURce: SAFEty: STARt: CSTandard
This command starts GET Cs function of short/open circuit detection mode.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAR:CST”
Description: It means to start GET Cs function of short/open circuit detection
mode.

: STOP
: SOURce: SAFEty: STOP
This command stops the test.
Example: Input command “SAFE:STOP”
Description: It means to stop the main unit test.

: STATus?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STATus?
This command queries the execution status of the current device.
Return character data RUNNING | STOPPED
Example: Input command “SAFE:STAT?”
Return message “RUNNING”
Description: Return message “RUNNING” means the main unit is testing now.

: FETCh? [ < item > ] { , < item > }

The command queries the metered data. The < item > is character data.
The command responding the following data:

ITEM Responding Data

STEP The step number.
MODE The test mode.
OMETerage The value of output meter.
MMETerage The value of measure meter.
RMETerage The value of real meter.
RELApsed The elapse time of ramp.
RLEFt The left time of ramp.
TELApsed The elapse time of test.
TLEFt The left time of test.
FELApsed The elapse time of fall.
FLEFt The left time of fall.
DELApsed The elapse time of dwell.
DLEFt The left time of dwell.
CHANnel The scan box status.

Example: Input command “SAFE:FETH?”STEP, MODE, OMET

Return message “1, AC, +5.000000E+02”
Description: Return message “1, AC, +5.000000E+02” means query the current
STEP, MODE and output value results are STEP1, AC MODE and
0.500kV.

: RESult
: ALL
[: JUDGment]?

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: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: JUDGment?

This command queries all STEP judgment results.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL?”
Return message “116”
Description: Return message “116” means judgment results are PASS.

: OMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: OMETerage?
This command queries all OUTPUT METER readings of STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:OMET”
Return message “5.100000E+01”
Description: Return message “5.100000E+01” means query OUTPUT
METER result is 0.051kV.

: MMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: MMETerage?
This command queries all MEASURE METER readings of STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:MMET”
Return message “7.000000E-05”
Description: Return message “7.000000E-05” means query MEASURE
METER result is 0.07mA.

: RMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: RMETerage?
This command queries all REAL CURRENT METER readings of STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:RMET”
Return message “7.000000E-05”
Description: Return message “7.000000E-05” means query REAL
CURRENT METER result is 0.07mA.

: TIME
[: TEST]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: TIME: TEST?
This command queries the needed time of all STEP tests.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME”
Return message “3.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “3.000000E+00” means the test
needed time being set to 3 seconds.

: RAMP?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: TIME: RAMP?
This command queries the time of all STEP tests ramp to the
setting voltage.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME: RAMP”
Return message “1.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+00” means ramp to
the setting voltage needed time being set to 1
second.

:FALL?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: TIME: FALL?
This command queries the time of all STEP tests from the setting
voltage fall to zero.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME: FALL”

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Return message “2.000000E+00”

Description: Return message “2.000000E+00” means from the
setting voltage fall to zero needed time being set to
2 seconds.

:DWELl?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: TIME: DWELl?
This command queries dwell time of all STEP tests.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME: DWEL”
Return message “2.500000E+00”
Description: Return message “2.500000E+00” means the test
dwell time being set to 2.5 seconds.

:MODE?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: ALL: MODE?
This command queries all STEP modes will return character
data.
AC|DC|IR|OS|PA
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:ALL: MODE?”
Return message “DC”
Description: Return message “DC” means MODE setting is
DC MODE.

: COMPleted?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: COMPlete?
This command queries if the device complete the execution action of all
setting values.
Return 1 or 0 (1 means the execution action is completed, 0 means the
execution action isn’t completed).
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:COMP?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means execution actions of all setting values
are completed.

: AREPort (RS232 Interface only)

[:JUDGment]
[:MESsage] <boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:JUDGment:MESsage
< boolean > | ON | OFF
This command sets if auto report the test result. When sets as ON or 1, the
test is completed, return the string data of “PASS” or “FAIL”. When sets as
OFF or 0, it will not auto report the result.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP ON”
Description: It means the main unit auto report test result after the test is
completed.

:OMETerage
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:OMETerage < boolean > | ON | OFF
This command sets if OUTPUT METER auto reports the test result.
When sets as ON or 1, the test is completed, return messages are
OUTPUT VALUE of all STEPs. If some STEPs among don’t be
tested, it denotes these STEPs don’t have OUTPUT VALUE, return
+9.910000E+37. When set as OFF or 0, it will not auto report the test
result.

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Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:OMET ON”

Description : It means the main unit auto report the test result of
OUTPUT METER after the test is completed.

:OMETerage ?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:OMETerage ?
This command queries if OUTPUT METER auto reports the test result.
Return 1 or 0 (1 means OUTPUT METER will auto report the test result,
0 means OUTPUT METER will not auto report the test result).
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:OMET?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means the main unit will auto report
OUTPUT METER result after the test is completed.

:MMETerage
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:MMETerage < boolean > | ON |
OFF
This command sets if MEASURE METER auto report the test result.
When sets as OFF or 1, the test is completed, return messages are
MEASURE VALUE of all STEPs. If some STEPs among don’t be
tested, it denotes these STEPs don’t have MEASURE VALUE, return
+9.910000E+37. When set as OFF or 0, it will not auto report the test
result.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:MMET ON”
Description: It means to set the main unit auto report MEASURE METER
test result after the test is completed.

: MMETerage ?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort: MMETerage ?
This command queries if MEASURE METER auto reports the test result.
Return 1 or 0 (1 means MEASURE METER will auto reports the test
result, 0 means MEASURE METER will not auto reports the test result).
Example: Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:MMET?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means the main unit will auto report
MEASURE METER result after the test is completed.

:RMETerage
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:RMETerage < boolean > | ON | OFF
This command sets if REAL CURRENT METER auto reports the test
result. When sets as OFF or 1, the test is completed, return messages
are REAL CURRENT VALUE of all STEPs. If some STEPs among
don’t be tested, it denotes these STEPs don’t have REAL CURRENT
VALUE, return +9.910000E+37. When set as OFF or 0, it will not
auto report the test result.
Example: Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:RMET ON”
Description: It means to set the main unit auto report test result of REAL
CURRENT METER after the test is completed.

:RMETerage ?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: AREPort:RMETerage ?
This command queries if REAL CURRENT METER auto reports the test
result. Return 1 or 0 (1 means REAL CURRENT METER will auto report
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test result).
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:AREP:RMET?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means auto report the result of REAL
CURRENT METER after the main unit test is completed.

[: LAST]?
[: JUDGment]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: LAST: JUDGment?
This command queries the judgment result code of the last STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:LAST?”
Return message “116”
Description: Return message “116” means the judgment result of the last
STEP is PASS.

: OMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: LAST: OMETerage?
This command queries OUTPUT METER reading of the last STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:LAST:OMET”
Return message “5.100000E+01”
Description: Return message “5.100000E+01” means OUTPUT METER
reading of the last STEP is 0.051kV.

: MMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: LAST: MMETerage?
This command queries MEASURE METER reading of the last STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:LAST:MMET”
Return message “2.000000E-07”
Description: Return message “2.000000E-07 means MEASURE METER
reading of the last STEP is 2uA.

: RMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: LAST: RMETerage?
This command queries REAL CURRENT METER reading of the last
STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:LAST:RMET”
Return message “8.000000E-07”
Description: Return message “8.000000E-07” means REAL CURRENT
METER reading of the last STEP is 0.008mA.

: STEP<n>
: JUDGment?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: STEP: JUDGment?
This command queries the judgment result code of selected STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:STEP2:JUDG?”
Return message “116”
Description: Return message “116” means query the judgment result of
the second STEP is PASS.

: OMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: STEP: OMETerage?
This command queries OUTPUT METER reading of selected STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:STEP2:OMET?”
Return message “5.000000E+03”

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Description: Return message “5.000000E+03” means OUTPUT METER

reading of the second STEP is 5000V.

: MMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: STEP: MMETerage?
This command queries MEASURE METER reading of selected STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:STEP2:MMET?”
Return message “2.500000E-05”
Description: Return message “2.500000E-05” means MEASURE METER
reading of the second STEP is 0.025mA.

: RMETerage?
: SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: STEP: RMETerage?
This command queries REAL CURRENT METER reading of selected
STEP.
Example : Input command “SAFE:RES:STEP2:MMET?”
Return message “1.000000E-05”
Description: Return message “1.000000E-05” means MEASURE METER
reading of the second STEP is 0.010mA.

Common judgment result code list

Judgment Result Code (HEX) Code (metric system)
PASS 0×74 116
USER STOP 0×71 113
CAN NOT TEST 0×72 114
TESTING 0×73 115
STOP 0×70 112

Judgment result no good code list

AC MODE DC MODE IR MODE
Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec
HI 11 17 21 33 31 49
LO 12 18 22 34 32 50
ARC 13 19 23 35 33 ----
IO 14 20 24 36 34 52
CHECK LOW ---- ---- 25 37 ---- ----
ADV OVER 16 22 26 38 36 54
ADI OVER 17 23 27 39 37 55
REAL HIGH 1a 26 ---- ---- ---- ----
GR CONT. 78 120 78 120 78 120
TRIPPED 79 121 79 121 79 121
IO-F 16 27 26 43 ---- ----

: SNUMber?
: SOURce: SAFEty: SNUMber?
This command queries STEP number being set in the memory.
Example : Input command “SAFE:SNUM?”

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Return message “+2”

Description : Return message “+2” means 2 steps have been set in the
memory.

: STEP<n>
: DELete
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DELete
This command clears all setting value in selected Step to initial value.
<n> The metric system value is 1 ~99 (included).
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:DEL”
Description : This command means deleting STEP1 setting value in the
memory.

: SET?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: SET?
This command queries all setting values in selected STEP.
Example : Input command SAFE:SETP 1:SET?
Return message 1, AC, 5.000000E+03, 6.000000E-04,
7.000000E-06, 8.000000E-03, 3.000000E+00,
1.000000E+00, 2.000000E+00, 4.000000E-04,
(@(0)), (@(0))
Description: This command means STEP setting value is STEP 1, AC,
VOLT: 5.000kV, HIGH: 0.600mA, LOW: 0.007mA,
ARC: 8.0mA, TIME: 3.0s, RAMP: 1.0s, FALL: 2.0s,
REAL: 0.400mA, SCAN HI: 0, SCAN LOW: 0.

: MODE?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: MODE?
This command queries MODE in selected STEP.
Return character data AC | DC | IR | OS | PA
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:MODE?”
Return message “AC”
Description: Return message “AC” means STEP 1 set to AC MODE.

: AC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LEVel
This command sets selected Step which AC withstand voltage test
needed voltage value.
<numeric_value> is 50 ~5000 (included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC 3000”
Description: This command means STEP1 AC withstand voltage test
needed voltage value is 3000V.

[: LEVel]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LEVel?
This command queries selected STEP which AC withstand voltage test
needed voltage value.
Return value is 50 ~ 5000 (included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC?”
Return message “3.000000E+03”
Description: Return message “3.000000E+03” means voltage value set to
3000V when testing STEP1 AC withstand voltage.

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: LIMit
[: HIGH] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: HIGH
This command sets selected STEP which AC withstand voltage leakage
current high limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM 0.01”
Description: This command sets AC withstand voltage leakage current
high limit value of the main unit STEP1 is 10mA.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: HIGH?
This command queries selected STEP which AC withstand voltage
leakage current high limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM?”
Return message “1.000000E-02”
Description: Return message “1.000000E-02” means AC withstand
voltage leakage current high limit value of the main unit
STEP1 is set to 10mA.

: LOW <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: LOW
This command sets selected STEP which AC withstand voltage leakage
current low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:LOW 0.00001”
Description: This command sets AC withstand voltage leakage current
low limit value of the main unit STEP1 is 0.01mA.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: LOW?
This command queries selected STEP which AC withstand voltage
leakage current low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:LOW?”
Return message “1.000000E-05”
Description : Return message “1.000000E-05” means AC withstand
voltage leakage current low limit value of the main unit
STEP 1 is set to 0.01mA.

: ARC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: ARC: LEVel
This command sets selected STEP which ARC checking value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:ARC 0.004”
Description: This command means ARC checking value of the main unit
STEP1 is set to 4mA.

[: LEVel]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: ARC: LEVel?
This command queries selected STEP which ARC checking value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:ARC?”
Return message “4.000000E-03”
Description: Return message “4.000000E-03” means ARC checking
value of the main unit STEP 1 is set to 4.0mA.

: REAL

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[: HIGH]
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: REAL: HIGH
This command sets selected STEP which AC withstand voltage real
current high limit value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:REAL 0.0001”
Description: This command means AC withstand voltage real current high
limit value of the main unit STEP1 is 0.10mA.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: LIMit: REAL: HIGH?
This command queries selected STEP which AC withstand voltage real
current high limit value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:LIM:REAL?”
Return message “1.000000E-04”
Description: Return message “1.000000E-04” means ARC checking
value of the main unit STEP 1 is set to 0.10mA.

: TIME
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: RAMP
This command sets selected STEP which test ramps to setting voltage
needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME:RAMP 5”
Description: This command means test ramps to setting voltage needed
time of the main unit STEP 1 is 5.0sec.

: RAMP?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: RAMP?
This command queries selected STEP which test ramps to setting voltage
needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME:RAMP?”
Return message “5.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “5.000000E+00” means test ramps to
setting voltage needed time of the main unit STEP 1 is set to
5.0sec.

[: TEST] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: TEST
This command sets selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME 10”
Description: This command means test needed time of the main unit
STEP 1 is 10.0sec.

[: TEST]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: TEST?
This command queries selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME?”
Return message “1.000000E+01”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+01” means test needed time of
the main unit STEP 1 is set to 5sec.

: FALL <numeric value>

: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: FALL
This command sets selected STEP which setting voltage value fall to

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zero needed time.

Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME:FALL 4”
Description: This command means setting voltage value of the main unit
STEP 1 fall to zero needed time is 5.0 sec.

: FALL?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: FALL?
This command queries selected STEP which setting voltage value fall to
zero needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:TIME:FALL?”
Return message “4.000000E+00”
Description : Return message “4.000000E+00” means setting voltage
value of the main unit STEP 1 fall to zero needed time is
4 sec.

: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: CHANnel: HIGH
This command sets output channel status of scanning test high voltage.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:CHAN(@(1,3))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 1 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH output.

Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:CHAN(@(0))”

Description: This command means HIGH output channel of scanning test
output channel of the main unit STEP 1 is set to OFF.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: CHANnel: HIGH?
This command queries output channel status of scanning test high
voltage.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:CHAN?”
Return message “(@(1,3))”
Description: Return message “(@(1,3))” means output channel status of
scanning test of the main unit STEP 1 is channel 1 and 3
HIGH output.

: LOW <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: CHANnel: LOW
This command sets output status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:CHAN:LOW (@(2,4))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of the
main unit STEP 1 is set to channel 2 and 4 LOW output.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:AC:CHAN:LOW (@(0))”
Description: This command means LOW output channel of scanning test
of the main unit STEP 1 is set to OFF.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: CHANnel: LOW?
This command queries output status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 1:AC:CHAN:LOW?”
Return message “(@(2,4))”

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Description: Return message “(@(2,4))” means output channel status of

scanning test of the main unit STEP 1 is channel 2 and 4
LOW output.

: DC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LEVel
This command sets selected STEP which DC withstand voltage test
needed voltage value.
<numeric_value> is 50-6000 (included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC 4000”
Description : This command means DC withstand voltage test needed
voltage value of the main unit STEP 2 is set to 4000V.

[: LEVel]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LEVel?
This command queries selected STEP which DC withstand voltage test
needed voltage value.
Return value is 50-6000(included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC?”
Return message “4.000000E+03”
Description: Return message “4.000000E+03” means DC withstand
voltage test setting voltage value of the main unit STEP 2 is
4000V.

: LIMit
[: HIGH] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: HIGH
This command sets selected STEP which DC withstand voltage leakage
current high limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM 0.002999”
Description: This command means DC withstand voltage leakage current
high limit of the main unit STEP 2 is set to 2.999mA.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: HIGH?
This command queries selected STEP which DC withstand voltage
leakage current high limit value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM?”
Return message “2.999000E-03”
Description: Return message “2.999000E-03” means DC withstand
voltage leakage current high limit value of the main unit
STEP 2 is 2.999mA.

: LOW <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: LOW
This command sets selected STEP which DC withstand voltage leakage
current low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM:LOW 0.000001”
Description: This command means DC withstand voltage leakage current
low limit of the main unit STEP 2 is set to 0.001mA.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: LOW?

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This command queries selected STEP which DC withstand voltage

leakage current low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM:LOW?”
Return message “1.000000E-06”
Description: Return message “1.000000E-06” means DC withstand
voltage leakage current low limit value of the main unit
STEP 2 is 0.001mA.

: ARC
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: ARC: LEVel
This command sets selected STEP which ARC checking value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM:ARC 0.0025”
Description: This command means ARC checking value of the main
unit STEP 2 is set to 2.5mA.

[: LEVel]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: LIMit: ARC: LEVel?
This command queries selected STEP which ARC checking value.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:LIM:ARC?”
Return message “2.500000E-03”
Description: Return message “2.500000E-03” means ARC checking
value of the main unit STEP 2 is 2.5mA.

: CLOW <boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CLOW
This command sets selected STEP detect if charge current over low or
not.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:CLOW ON”
Description: This command means detection charge current over low
function of the main unit STEP 2 is set to ON.

: CLOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CLOW?
This command queries selected STEP detect if charge current over low
or not.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:CLOW?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means detection charge current over
low function of the main unit STEP 2 is ON.

: TIME
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: RAMP
This command sets selected STEP which test ramps to setting
voltage needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: RAMP 2”
Description: This command means test ramps to setting voltage
needed time of the main unit STEP 2 is set to 2.0 sec.

: RAMP?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: RAMP?
This command queries selected STEP which test ramps to setting
voltage needed time.

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Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: RAMP?”

Return message “2.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “2.000000E+00” means test ramps to
setting voltage needed time of the main unit STEP 2 is
2.0 sec.

[: TEST] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: TEST
This command sets selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:TIME 1”
Description : This command means test needed time of the main unit
STEP 2 is set to 1.0 sec.

[: TEST]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: TEST?
This command queries selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:TIME?”
Return message “1.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+00” means test needed
time of the main unit STEP 2 is 1 sec.

: FALL <numeric value>

: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: FALL
This command sets selected STEP which setting voltage value fall to
zero needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: FALL 1.5”
Description: This command means setting voltage value fall to zero
needed time of the main unit STEP 2 is set to 1.5 sec.

: FALL?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: FALL?
This command queries selected STEP which setting voltage value
fall to zero needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: FALL?”
Return message “1.500000E+00”
Description: Return message “1.500000E+00” means voltage value
fall to zero needed time of the main unit STEP 2 is
1.5 sec.

: DWELl <numeric value>

: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: DWELl
This command sets selected STEP which dwell needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: DWEL 2.5”
Description: This command means dwell needed time of the main
unit STEP 2 is set to 2.5 sec.

: DWELl?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: TIME: DWELl?
This command queries selected STEP which setting dwell time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: TIME: DWEL?”
Return message “2.500000E+00”
Description: Return message “2.500000E+00” means dwell time of
the main unit STEP 2 is 2.5 sec.

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: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CHANnel: HIGH
This command sets the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: CHAN(@(1,3))”
Description : This command means output channel of scanning test
of the main unit STEP 2 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: CHAN(@(0))”

Description : This command means HIGH output channel of scanning
test of the main unit STEP 2 is set to OFF.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CHANnel: HIGH?
This command queries the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:CHAN?”
Return message “(@(1,3))”
Description: Return message “(@(1,3))” means output channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 2 is
channel 1 and 3 HIGH output.

: LOW <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CHANnel: LOW
This command sets output status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:CHAN:LOW
(@(2,4))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 2 is set to channel 2 and 4 LOW
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 2:DC:CHAN:LOW (@(0))”

Description : This command means LOW output channel of scanning
test of the main unit STEP 2 is set to OFF.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: DC: CHANnel: LOW?
This command queries output status of scanning common test
channel (RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 2: DC: CHAN: LOW?”
Return message “(@(2,4))”
Description : Return message “(@(2,4))” means high voltage channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 2 is
channel 2 and 4 LOW output.

: IR
[: LEVel] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LEVel
This command sets selected STEP which IR test needed voltage value.
<numeric_value> is 50-1000 (included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR 1000”

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Description : This command means IR test needed voltage value of the

main unit STEP 3 is set to 1000V.

[: LEVel]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LEVel?
This command sets selected STEP which IR test needed voltage value.
Return value is 50-1000 (included), the unit is volt.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR?”
Return message “1.000000E+03”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+03” means IR test needed
voltage value of the main unit STEP 3 is 1000V.

: LIMit
: HIGH <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LIMit: HIGH
This command sets selected STEP which IR high limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:LIM:HIGH
50000000000”
Description : This command means IR high limit of the main unit
STEP 3 is set to 50GΩ.

: HIGH?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LIMit: HIGH?
This command queries selected STEP which IR high limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:LIM:HIGH?”
Return message “5.000000E+10”
Description: Return message “5.000000E+10” means IR high limit of
the main unit STEP 3 is 50GΩ.

[: LOW] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LIMit: LOW
This command sets selected STEP which IR low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:LIM:100000”
Description : This command means IR low limit of the main unit
STEP 3 is set to 0.1 MΩ.

[: LOW]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: LIMit: LOW?
This command queries selected STEP which IR low limit.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:LIM?”
Return message “1.000000E+05”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+05” means IR low limit of
the main unit STEP 3 is 0.1MΩ.

: TIME
: RAMP <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: TIME: RAMP
This command sets selected STEP which test ramp to setting voltage
needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: TIME: RAMP 0.5”
Description : This command means test ramp to setting voltage
needed time of the main unit STEP 3 be set to 0.5 sec.

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: RAMP?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: TIME: RAMP?
This command queries selected STEP which test ramp to setting
voltage needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: TIME: RAMP?”
Return message “5.000000E-01”
Description: Return message “5.000000E-01” means test ramp to
setting voltage needed time of the main unit STEP 3 is
0.5 sec.

[: TEST] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: TIME: TEST
This command sets selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:TIME 1”
Description: This command means test needed time of the main unit
STEP 3 is set to 1.0 sec.

[: TEST]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: TIME: TEST?
This command queries selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:TIME?”
Return message “1.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+00” means test needed
time of the main unit STEP 3 is 1 sec.

: FALL <numeric value>

: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: FALL
This command sets selected STEP which setting voltage value of
falling to zero needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: TIME: FALL 0.3”
Description: This command means setting voltage value of the main
unit STEP 3 fall to zero needed time is set to 0.3 sec.

: FALL?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: AC: TIME: FALL?
This command queries selected STEP which setting voltage value of
falling to zero needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: TIME: FALL?”
Return message “3.000000E-01”
Description: Return message “3.000000E-01” means setting voltage
value of the main unit STEP 3 fall to zero needed time is
0.3 sec.

: RANGe
[:UPPer] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: UPPer
This command is in accordance with users’ input current value to
select the range which upper than the current can be measured.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: RANG 0.0003”
Description : This command means IR measured current value of the
main unit STEP 3 is set to 300uA. Thus, meanwhile
the selected IR range upper than the current can be
measured is 3mA.

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[:UPPer]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: UPPer?
This command queries the range is set.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:RANG?”
Return message “3.000000E-03”
Description: Return message “3.000000E-03” means setting range
of the main unit STEP 3 is 3mA.

:LOWer <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: LOWer
This command is in accordance with users’ input current value to
select the range lower than the current can be measured.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: RANG: LOW
0.0003”
Description: This command means IR measured current value of the
main unit STEP 3 is set to 300uA. Thus, meanwhile the
selected IR range lower than the current can be
measured is 300uA.

:LOWer?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: LOWer?
This command queries the range is set.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: RANG: LOW?”
Return message “3.000000E-04”
Description: Return message “3.000000E-04” means setting range
of the main unit STEP 3 is 300uA.

: AUTO <ON/OFF or boolean >

: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: AUTO
This command sets if IR range switch to AUTO.
Parameter ON or 1 indicates AUTO on.
Parameter OFF or 0 indicates AUTO off.
Note: When users don’t set AUTO and give OFF parameter, it will
remain the previous setting range. When users set AUTO
and give OFF parameter then it will set to 10mA range.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: RANG: AUTO ON”
Description: This command means IR measured current range of the
main unit STEP 3 is AUTO.

: AUTO?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: RANGe: AUTO?
This command queries if IR range switch to AUTO.
Return 1 indicates the setting is AUTO status.
Return 0 indicates the setting is AUTO status off.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: RANG: AUTO?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means setting range of the main
unit STEP 3 is AUTO.

: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: CHANnel: HIGH
This command sets the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.

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Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: CHAN(@(1,3))”

Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 3 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: IR: CHAN(@(0))”

Description: This command means HIGH output channel of scanning
test of the main unit STEP 3 is set to OFF.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: CHANnel: HIGH?
This command queries the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:CHAN?”
Return message “(@(1,3))”
Description: Return message “(@(1,3))” means output channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 3 is
channel 1 and 3 HIGH output.

: LOW <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: CHANnel: LOW
This command sets output status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:IR:CHAN:LOW
(@(2,4))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 3 is set to channel 2 and 4 LOW
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 3:DC:CHAN:LOW (@(0))”

Description: This command means LOW output channel of scanning
test of the main unit STEP 3 is set to OFF.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: IR: CHANnel: LOW?
This command queries output status of scanning common test
channel (RTN/LOW).
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 3: DC: CHAN: LOW?”
Return message “(@(2,4))”
Description: Return message “(@(2,4))” means output channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 3 is
channel 2 and 4 LOW output.

: OSC
: LIMit
: OPEN <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: LIMit: OPEN
This command sets selected STEP which setting percentage is
judged by open circuit as detecting short/open circuit.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: LIM: OPEN 0.3”
Description: This command means open circuit judgment percentage
of the main unit STEP 4 as detecting short/open circuit is
set to 30%.

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: OPEN?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: LIMit: OPEN?
This command queries selected STEP which setting percentage is
judged by open circuit as detecting short/open circuit.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: LIM: OPEN?”
Return message “3.000000E-01”
Description: Return message “3.000000E-01” means open circuit
judgment percentage of the main unit STEP 4 as
detecting short/open circuit is 30%.

:SHORt <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: LIMit: SHORt
This command sets selected STEP which setting percentage is
judged by short circuit as detecting short/open circuit.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: LIM: SHOR 3”
Description : This command means short circuit judgment percentage
of the main unit STEP 4 as detecting short/open circuit
is set to 300%.

SHORt?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: LIMit: SHORt?
This command queries selected STEP which setting percentage is
judged by short circuit as detecting short/open circuit.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: LIM: SHORt?”
Return message “3.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “3.000000E+00” means short circuit
judgment percentage of the main unit STEP 4 as
detecting short/open circuit is 300%.

: CHANnel
[: HIGH] <channel_list>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: CHANnel: HIGH
This command sets the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: CHAN(@(1,3))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 4 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: CHAN(@(0))”

Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 4 is set to OFF.

[: HIGH]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: CHANnel: HIGH?
This command queries the status of scanning test high voltage output
channel.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: CHAN?”
Return message “(@(1,3))”
Description: Return message “(@(1,3))” means output channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 4 is
channel 1 and 3 HIGH output.

: LOW <channel_list>

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: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: CHANnel: LOW

This command sets the status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW) output.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: CHAN: LOW
(@(2,4))”
Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 4 is set to channel 2 and 4 LOW
output.

Example : Input command “SAFE:STEP 4:DC:CHAN:LOW (@(0))”

Description: This command means output channel of scanning test of
the main unit STEP 4 is set to OFF.

: LOW?
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: OSC: CHANnel: LOW?
This command queries the status of scanning common test channel
(RTN/LOW) output.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 4: OSC: CHAN: LOW?”
Return message “(@(2,4))”
Description: Return message “(@(2,4))” means output channel
status of scanning test of the main unit STEP 4 is
channel 2 and 4 LOW output.

: PAuse
: [:MESSage] <string>
: SOURce:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:MESSage
This command sets the string of message.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 5: PA: MESS CHROMA”
Description : This command means message string of the main unit
STEP 5 is set to CHROMA.

: [:MESSage] ?
: SOURce:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:MESSage?
This command queries the setting string of message.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 5: PA: MESS?”
Return message “CHROMA”
Description: Return message “CHROMA” means message string of
the main unit STEP 5 is “CHROMA”.

: UTSIgnal < boolean > | ON | OFF >

: SOURce:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:UTSIgnal
This command sets the status of UNDER TEST SIGNAL.
Parameter is ON or 1 indicates the setting ON.
Parameter is OFF or 0 indicates the setting OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 5: PA: UTSI ON”
Description: This command means the status of UNDER TEST
SIGNAL of the main unit STEP 5 is set to ON.

: UTSIgnal?
: SOURce:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:UTSIgnal?
This command queries the status of UNDER TEST SIGNAL.
Return 1 indicates the setting ON.
Return 0 indicates the setting OFF.
Example : Input command SAFE: STEP 5: PA: UTSI ON

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Return message “1”

Description: Return message “1” means the status of UNDER TEST
SIGNAL of the main unit STEP 5 is ON.

: TIME
[:TEST] <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: STEP: PAuse: TIME: TEST
This command sets selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 5: PA:TIME 5”
Description: This command means test needed time of the main unit
STEP 5 is set to 5.0 sec.

[:TEST]?
: SOURce:SAFEty:STEP :PA:TIME:TEST?
This command queries selected STEP which test needed time.
Example : Input command “SAFE: STEP 5: PA:TIME?”
Return message “5.000000E+00”
Description : Return message “5.000000E+00” means test needed
time of the main unit STEP 5 is 5.0 sec.

: PRESet
: TIME
: PASS <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: TIME: PASS
This command sets the buzzer sound continuous time when pass.
<numeric_value> is 0.2-99.9(included).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: TIME: PASS 1”
Description: This command means buzzer sound continuous time
when pass is set to 1 sec.

: PASS?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: TIME: PASS?
This command queries buzzer sound output continuous time when
pass.
Return value is 0.2-99.9(included).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: TIME: PASS?”
Return message “1.000000E+00”
Description: Return message “1.000000E+00” means buzzer sound
continuous time when pass is 1 sec.

: STEP <numeric_value>|KEY
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: TIME: STEP
This command sets the interval time between STEP and STEP.
<numeric_value> is a value or character KEY from 0.1 to 99.9
(included).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: TIME: STEP 0.5”
Description : This command means the interval time between STEP
and STEP is set to 1 sec.

: STEP?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: TIME: STEP?
This command queries the interval time between STEP and STEP, or
the next start command to execute the next STEP.

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Return value is 0.1-99.9 (included).

Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: TIME: STEP?”
Return message “5.000000E-01”
Description: Return message “5.000000E-01” means the interval
time between STEP and STEP is 0.5 sec.

: RJUDgment <Boolean> |ON|OFF

: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: RJUDgment
This command sets the status of RAMP JUDGMENT.
Parameter is ON or 1 indicates the setting ON.
Parameter is OFF or 0 indicates the setting OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE:PRES:RJUD ON”
Description: This command means the status of RAMP JUDGMENT is set
to ON.

: RJUDgment?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: RJUDgment?
This command queries the status of RJUDGMENT.
Return 1 indicates the setting ON.
Return 0 indicates the setting OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: RJUD?”
Return message “1”
Description: This command means the queried setting result of RAMP
JUDGMENT is ON.

: AC
: FREQuency <numeric_value>
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: AC: FREQuency
This command sets the output voltage frequency when testing AC
withstand voltage.
<numeric_value> is the value of 50 or 60.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: AC: FREQ 60”
Description: This command means the output voltage frequency when
testing AC withstand voltage is set to 60Hz.

: FREQuency?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: AC: FREQuency?
This command queries the output voltage frequency when testing AC
withstand voltage.
Return value is 50 or 60.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: AC: FREQ?”
Return message “6.000000E+01”
Description: Return message “6.000000E+01” means the output voltage
frequency when testing AC withstand voltage is 60Hz.

: WRANge
[: AUTO] <boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: WRANge: AUTO
This command sets withstand voltage auto range function is ON or OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: WRAN OFF”
Description: This command means withstand voltage auto range function
is set to OFF.

[: AUTO]?

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: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: WRANge: AUTO?

This command queries withstand voltage auto range function is ON or
OFF.
Return 1 or 0 (0 means withstand voltage auto range function is OFF,
1 means withstand voltage auto range function is ON).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: WRNG?”
Return message “0”
Description : Return message “0” means withstand voltage auto range
function is OFF.

: AGC
[: SOFTware] <boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: AGC: SOFTware
This command sets software AGC is ON or OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: AGC ON”
Description: This command means software AGC function is set to ON.

[: SOFTware]?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: AGC: SOFTware?
This command queries software AGC is ON or OFF.
Return 1 or 0 (0 means AGC is OFF, 1 means AGC is ON).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: AGC?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means software AGC function is ON.

: GCONtinuity <numeric_value>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: GCONtinuity
This command sets GR CONT. parameter of PRESET.
Parameter 0 or OFF indicates OFF, parameter 0.1 or ON indicates KEY and
parameter 0.2-99.9 sec indicates start.
Note: “start” is the count down second you need under the stage of detecting
DUT connection.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: GCON ON”
Description: This command means GR CONT. function is set to ON.

: GCONtinuity?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: GCONtinuity?
This command queries if grounding resistance test ON or OFF, or enters the
status of SMART START.
Return OFF or ON or setting time (OFF indicates grounding resistance don’t
open, ON indicates grounding resistance open. When the time is responded,
it indicates to enter the status of SMART START.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: GCON?”
Return message “1”
Description : Return message “1” means GR CONT. function is ON.

: GFI
[: SWITCH] <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: GFI: SWITCH
This command sets GFI switch is ON or OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: GFI OFF”
Description : This command means GFI function is set to OFF.

[: SWITCH]?

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: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: GFI: SWITCH?

This command queries GFI switch is ON or OFF.
Return 1 or 0 (0 means GFI is OFF, 1 means GFI is ON).
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: GFI?”
Return message “0”
Description: Return message “0” means GFI function is OFF.

: FAIL
:OPERation STOP|CONTinue|RESTart
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: FAIL: OPERation
This command sets AFTER FAIL parameter of PRESET.
Parameter STOP is to stop the test.
Parameter CONTinue is to continue the test.
Parameter RESTart is FAIL occurred then press START to retest.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: FAIL: OPER CONT”
Description: This command means the function of AFTER FAIL is set to
CONTINUE.

:OPERation?
This command queries the setting status of AFTER FAIL.
Response value is the same as setting value is STOP or CONTINUE or
RESTART.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: FAIL: OPER?”
Return message “CONTINUE”
Description: Return message “CONTINUE” means the setting status of
AFTER FAIL is CONTINUE.

:SCREen <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: SCREen
This command sets if display test screen.
Example : Input command SAFE: PRES: SCRE ON
Description: This command means if display the function of test screen is
set to ON.

:SCREen ?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: SCREen?
This command queries if display test screen.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: SCRE?”
Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means test screen is displayed.

: KEYboard
:SMARt <Boolean>|ON|OFF
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: KEYboard: SMARt
This command sets if SMART KEY is ON or OFF.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: KEY: SMAR ON”
Description: This command means the function of SMART KEY is set
to ON.

:SMARt?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: KEYboard: SMARt?
This command queries if SMART KEY is ON or OFF.
Return character 0 or 1 (0 indicates SMART KEY don’t open, 1
indicates SMART KEY opened).

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Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: KEY: SMRT?”

Return message “1”
Description: Return message “1” means the setting status of SMART
KEY is ON.

: NUMber
: PART
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: PART
This command sets part number of the product.
Example: Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: PART 19054”
Description: This command means part number of the product is
set to 19054.

: PART?
SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: PART?
This command queries part number of the product.
Example: Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: PART?”
Return message “19054”
Description: Return message “19054” means part number of the
product is 19054.

LOT
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: LOT
This command sets lot number of the product.
Example: Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: LOT 0054”
Description: This command means lot number of the product is set
to 0054.

LOT?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: LOT?
This command queries lot number of the product.
Example : Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: LOT?”
Return message “0054”
Description: Return message “0054” means lot number of the
product is 0054.

SERIal
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: SERIal
This command sets serial number format of the product, denoted
changeable character by *.
Example: Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: SERI
AAP190540***”
Description: This command means serial number format of the
product is set to “AAP190540***”.

SERIal?
: SOURce: SAFEty: PRESet: NUMber: SERIal?
This command queries serial number format of the product.
Example: Input command “SAFE: PRES: NUM: SERI?”
Return message “AAP190540***”

Description: Return message “AAP190540***” means serial

number of the product is AAP190540***.

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5.8 Error Messages

y Error messages are saved in error queue which accessed by FIFO method. The
return first error message is the first being saved.
y When the error message is over 30, the last position will save -350," Queue
overflow". The error queue can’t save error message any more till there is error
message out.
y When there is no error, the first position will save +0,"No error" in error queue.

-102 Syntax error

Syntax error, usually includes not allowed character symbol in command.
-103 Invalid separator
Invalid separator found in command string
-108 Parameter not allowed
The device receives parameter is not allowed.
-109 Missing parameter
Parameter is missed.
-112 Program mnemonic too long
Simple command program header is over 12 characters.
-113 Undefined header
The device is received undefined header.
-114 Header suffix out of range
Variable is out of range.
-120 Numeric data error
Numerical parameter error
-140 Character data error
Inputted character data error
-151 Invalid string data
Invalid string data is usually missing double quotation.
-158 String data not allowed
The device is received disallowed string data.
-170 Expression error
The device is received uncompleted parameter data, such as missing the right
parenthesis.
-200 Execution error
Command executing error
-203 Command protected
The device does not receive this command.
-221 Settings conflict
The device does not receive this command.
-222 Data out of range
The data is out of range.
-223 Too much data
Received string length is over, can’t execute.
-290 Memory use error
Store or read the memory is error.
-291 Out of memory

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The value is out of memory.

-292 Referenced name does not exist
Referenced name does not exist.
-293 Referenced name already exist
Referenced name is already existed.
-350 Queue overflow
The error message, which saved number in queue over 30.
-361 Parity error in program message
The parity is error.
-365 Time out error
The device isn’t received end character within a certain time.
-363 Input buffer overrun
The device is received over 1024 characters.
-400 Queue error
The output queue data is over 256 characters.
-410 Query INTERRUPTED
When received a query command, you don’t read out the query result and then
received a query command immediately. The query will be interrupted.
-420 Query UNTERMINATED
There is no data in queue, meanwhile received the command of reading output
queue data.

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5.9 GPIB Operation Using Basic

REM----------------------------------------------------------------------------
REM Please run the ULI file before this program.
REM This program is that input data through GPIB to 1905X.
REM 1905X's GPIB address is 3
REM----------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLS
PRINT "Program is running"
OPEN "gpib0" FOR OUTPUT AS #1
OPEN "gpib0" FOR INPUT AS #2
PRINT #1, "abort"
PRINT #1, "GPIBEOS IN LF"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: SNUMBer?"
PRINT #1, "enter 3"
INPUT #2, STEPNUM%

PRINT "DEL STEPS"

IF STEPNUM% > 0 THEN

FOR I = STEPNUM% TO 1 STEP -1
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP", I, ": DELete"
NEXT I
END IF

PRINT "set steps"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 1: DC 1000"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 1: DC: LIMit 0.0004"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 1: DC: TIME 2"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 2: AC 1000"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 2: AC: LIMit 0.0002"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP 2: AC: TIME: TEST 3"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STARt"

WHILE status$ <> "STOPPED"

PRINT #1, "output 3; SAFEty: STATus?"
PRINT #1, "enter 3"
INPUT #2, status$
PRINT status$

IF status$ = "STOPPED" THEN

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SAFEty: RESult: ALL: OMET?"
PRINT #1, "enter 3"

FOR j = 1 TO STEPNUM%

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INPUT #2, result$

PRINT "step", j, ": ", result$
NEXT j

PRINT

PRINT #1, "output 3; SAFEty: RESult: ALL: MMET?"

PRINT #1, "enter 3"

FOR j = 1 TO STEPNUM%
INPUT #2, result$
PRINT "step", j, ": ", result$
NEXT j
END IF
WEND

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"

CLOSE: SYSTEM
END

REM----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REM Please run the ULI file before this program.
REM This program is that getting results
REM through GPIB from the 1905X.
REM 1905X's GPIB address is 3
REM----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REM CLS
PRINT "Program is running."
OPEN "gpib0" FOR OUTPUT AS #1 'set the talker
OPEN "gpib0" FOR INPUT AS #2 'set the listener

REM define the SRQ-handling routine

ON PEN GOSUB MySRQRoutine
REM Enable the on SRQ functionality
PEN ON

PRINT #1, "abort"

PRINT #1, "GPIBEOS IN LF" ' set the end code

REM PRINT "waiting for SRQ from 1905X"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP" ' STOP the instrument

PRINT #1, "output 3; *SRE 2" 'set status enable register

PRINT #1, "output 3; *ESE 60" 'set standard enable register

PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STARt"

FOR I = 1 TO 10000
PRINT "Please wait for SRQ ", I
NEXT I

PRINT "Program is stopped!"

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GOTO END1

MySRQRoutine: ' SRQ interrupt

PEN OFF
PRINT "Running the SRQ"
PRINT #1, "output 3;*STB?"
PRINT #1, "enter 3"
INPUT #2, Q$ 'get the questionable state
PRINT Q$

RES = CVI (Q$)

IF RES AND 2 = 2 THEN

PRINT "HAS RESULT!"
END IF 'End of SRQ interrupt

END1:
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: RESult: LAST: JUDGment?"
PRINT #1, "enter 3"
INPUT #2, S$ ' get the questionable state
PRINT S$

PRINT #1, "output 3;*STB?"

PRINT #1, "enter 3"
INPUT #2, Q$ ' get the questionable state
PRINT Q$

CLOSE : SYSTEM

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REM ------------------------------------------------------------
'Please run the ULI file before this program
'1905X GPIB address is 3
REM ------------------------------------------------------------
OPEN "gpib0" FOR OUTPUT AS #1
OPEN "gpib0" FOR INPUT AS #2
PRINT #1, "abort"
PRINT #1, "GPIBEOS IN LF"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP1: AC: LEVel 600"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP1: AC: LIMit: HIGH 0.0004"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP2: AC: LEVel 500"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP2: AC: LIMit: HIGH 0.0003"
'Work memory were stored in memory AAA.
PRINT #1, "output 3; *SAV 1"
PRINT #1, "output 3; MEMory: STATe: DEFine AAA,1"
'Work memory were stored in memory 1.
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP3: DC: LEVel 700"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP3: DC: LIMit: HIGH 0.01"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP4: IR: LEVel 800"
PRINT #1, "output 3; SOURce: SAFEty: STEP4: IR: LIMit: HIGH 5000000"
PRINT #1, "output 3; *SAV 3"
PRINT #1, "output 3; MEMory: STATe: DEFine BBB, 3"
'Work memory were stored in memory 3.

'PRINT #1, "output 3; MEMory: STORe: NAME BBB"

'Work memory were stored in memory BBB.

PRINT #1, "output 3; *RCL 1" 'Recall the memory 1

'PRINT #1, "output 3; MEMory: RECAll: NAME AAA" 'Recall the memory AAA

CLOSE: SYSTEM

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6. RS232 Interface
6.1 Guide
The user can use computer by RS232 interface to remote control and data transfer.

6.2 Interface Specification

It’s a standard RS232 interface, the setting value as the following:
BAUD RATE : 300 / 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200
PARITY : NONE / ODD / EVEN
FLOW CTRL. : NONE / SOFTWARE

6.3 Command Format

The analyzer RS232 interface function composed command string is inputted by ASCII code
to attain functions of remote control and setting. The length of the command string is limited
in 1024 characters (include end code) [Command + Parameter] compose a command. Two
commands can be connected by semicolon and end by ending code. The end code are the
following types, the analyzer can distinguish it by self.
End code
LF
CR + LF

6.4 Connector
The analyzer RS232 connecter is a 9-pin D-Sub connector.
5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6
Pin Number Description
1 * Don’t use
2 TxD Send data
3 RxD Receive data
4 * Don’t use
5 GND Ground
6 * Don’t use
7 * Don’t use
8 * Don’t use
9 * Don’t use

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6.5 Method of Connecting

The connection as the following:

9 Pin (Female) 9 Pin (Male) 9 Pin (Female) 9 Pin (Male)

Instrument PC
Link Cable

TxD 2 2 2 2 RxD

RxD 3 3 3 3 TxD

GND 5 5 5 5 GND

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6.6 RS232 Operation Using Basic

REM------------------------------------------------------------------
REM RS232 example program
REM Program compiled using Microsoft version 1.1 (MS-DOS 6.22)
REM------------------------------------------------------------------

REM open serial port as device 1

OPEN "COM2: 9600,N, 8,1,RS, CS, DS, CD, LF" FOR RANDOM AS #1

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STOP" 'send "STOP" command to device

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: SNUMBer?"

INPUT #1, STEPNUM%

IF STEPNUM% > 0 THEN

FOR I = STEPNUM% TO 1 STEP -1
PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP", I, ": DELete" 'clear all steps data
NEXT I
END IF

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP1: AC: LEVel 500"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP1: AC: LIMit: HIGH 0.0003"
PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP1: AC: TIME: TEST 3"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP2: DC: LEVel 500"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP2: DC: LIMIT 0.0003"
PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP2: DC: TIME 3"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP3: IR: LEVel 500"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP3: IR: LIMIT 300000"
PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STEP3: IR: TIME 3"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: SNUMBer?"

INPUT #1, STEPNUM%

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STARt" 'start test

WHILE status$ <> "STOPPED"

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STATUS?"
INPUT #1, status$ 'read status

IF status$ = "STOPPED" THEN 'if status not=TEST

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STOP" 'send STOP command

PRINT #1, "SAFEty: RESult: ALL: OMET?"

FOR j = 1 TO STEPNUM%
INPUT #1, result$
PRINT "step", j, ": ", result$

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NEXT j
PRINT

PRINT #1, "SAFEty: RESult: ALL: MMET?"

FOR j = 1 TO STEPNUM%
INPUT #1, result$
PRINT "step", j, ": ", result$
NEXT j
END IF
WEND

PRINT #1, "SOURce: SAFEty: STOP"

CLOSE #1
END

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7. Bar Code Scan Test (Option)

7.1 Guide
The user can use bar code scanner by RS232 interface to remote control and automatic test.

7.2 Interface Specification

The standard RS232 interface.

7.3 Method of Connecting

Please see the Description of RS232 Interface.

7.4 Method of Using

Set the product serial number under PRESET menu screen.
1. The setting characters of product serial number are 5 ∼ 13.
2. The character can be set are 0 ~ 9, A ~ Z, —, *
3. * means changeable character.
4. There is at least a non “ * ” character in string of product serial number.
5. The setting string number of product serial number is the same as the string number of
bar code.
Ex.1: Bar code string 9789572218488
Product serial number can be set as: 9************
or *******2*****
or ************8
Ex. 2: Bar code string C12345
Product serial number can be set as: C*****
or *****5
Ex. 3: Bar code string 12–34–56
Product serial number can be set as: 1*******
or **–*****

If the string scanned from bar code is the same as the product serial number, then will start
test automatically

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8. Printer Function
Preface
The user can connect printer to print test parameter setting value or test result report.

Note: The printer interface card of the tester support the print in text mode only. We suggest
you to use LQ or STYUS series of EPSON printers, however the whole series of HP
printers support the print in graphic mode only so they can’t be used.

How to print test parameter setting value?

1. Under power-on screen, press Function Key F3 MENU then move cursor to 8. PRINT
PROGRAM.
2. Press Function Key F3 SELECT , connect correct printer then will auto print test
parameter setting value in memory.

How to print test result report?

After setting printer print parameter, follow normal test procedures to test. When test is
completed according to the user setting, connect correct printer to print out test result report.

Enter printer print parameter setting screen.

1. Under power-on screen, press Function Key MENU then move cursor to 3. OPTION.
2. Press Function Key SELECT , then move cursor to 3. PRINT.
3. Press Function Key F3 SELECT , then start to set print parameter.

How to set printer print parameter?

1. By using Function Keys UP , DOWN to set every parameter data.
2. By using Function Key ENTER to move cursor.
3. By using Function Key EXIT to exit this screen.

Print parameter description

A. AUTO PRINT -- includes the following two parameters for setting print test result report
timing.
1. PASS : OFF -- When setting is ON, test result is PASS will print test result
report.
2. FAIL : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result is FAIL will print test result report.
3. F .FEED : OFF -- When setting is ON, end the print and printing paper will skip
another page.

B. PRINT DATA - - Includes the following five parameters for setting print test result report
included data.
1. PART NO. : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result report will print PART NUMBER.
2. LOT NO. : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result report will print LOT NUMBER.
3. SERIAL NO. : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result report will print SERIAL
NUMBER.
4. TEST DATA : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result report will print test voltage,
current / resistance value.
5. RESULT : OFF- - When setting is ON, test result report will print test result is
PASS or FAIL.

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9. Calibration Procedure
Before process this section the HI-POT tester be warm up at least 30 minutes. Take off the
calibration front panel. Press the lock switch, this is a hardware data backup protection
circuit, to avoid calibration data loss.

The following items are need to calibration.

Voltage Calibration (See 9.2)
ACV 5kV Offset (100V) ; AC Voltage OFFSET point
ACV 5kV Full (4kV) ; AC Voltage FULL point
DCV 6kV Offset (100V) ; DC Voltage OFFSET point
DCV 6kV Full (4kV) ; DC Voltage FULL point
IRV 1kV Offset (100V) ; IR Voltage OFFSET point
IRV 1kV Full (1kV) ; IR Voltage FULL point

Current Calibration (See 9.3)

ACA 3mA Offset (0.12mA) ; AC total current 2.99mA range OFFSET point
ACA 3mA Full (2.5mA) ; AC total current 2.99mA range FULL point
ACA30mA Offset (2.5mA) ; AC total current 30mA range OFFSET point
ACA 30mA Full (25mA) ; AC total current 30mA range FULL point

RACA 3mA Offset (0.12mA) ; AC real current 2.99mA range OFFSET point
RACA 3mA Full (2.5mA) ; AC real current 2.99mA range FULL point
RACA 30mA Offset (2.5mA) ; AC real current 30mA range OFFSET point
RACA 30mA Full (25mA) ; AC real current 30mA range FULL point

DCA 3mA Offset (0.12mA) ; DC 2.99mA range OFFSET point

DCA 3mA Full (2.5mA) ; DC 2.99mA range FULL point
DCA 10mA Offset (2.5mA) ; DC 10mA range OFFSET point
DCA 10mA Full (8mA) ; DC 10mA range FULL point

Withstanding Voltage Mode ARCing Calibration (See 9.4)

AC ARC 15mA (5mA) ; AC ARCing calibration
DC ARC 10mA (5mA) ; DC ARCing calibration

Insulation Resistance Mode Leakage Current Meter Calibration (See 9.5)

IRR Range1 (1GΩ) ; IR Resistor range 1 Calibration
IRR Range2 (100MΩ) ; IR Resistor range 2 Calibration
IRR Range3 (10MΩ) ; IR Resistor range 3 Calibration
IRR Range4 (10MΩ) ; IR Resistor range 4 Calibration

Ground Continue Calibration (See 9.6)

Contrast Calibration (See 9.7)

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9.1 Calibration
press [MENU] [DOWN] [DOWN] [DOWN]
display CALIBRATION
press [ENTER]
display password
press [A] [A] [A] [B] [ENTER]

9.2 Voltage Calibration

9.2.1 ACV Calibration
Connect an ACV HI voltage meter to HI-POT tester.

press [UP] or [DOWN] key times to display

display ACV 5kv Offset (100V) ; ACV Voltage Offset calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out HV meter value
; example 0. 105kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0. 105 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop ACV voltage offset calibration
press [UP] key
display ACV 5kV Full (4kV) ; ACV Voltage full scale calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the HV meter value
; example 4.152kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 4.152 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop ACV voltage full scale calibration

9.2.2 DCV Calibration

Connect a DCV HI voltage meter to HI-POT tester.

press [UP] key

display DCV 6kV Offset ( 100V ) ; DCV voltage Offset calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out HV meter value
; example 0.105kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0. 105 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCV voltage offset calibration
press [UP] key
display DCV 6kV Full ( 4kV ) ; DCV Voltage full scale calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out HV meter value
; example 4.152kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 4.152 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCV voltage full scale
calibration

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9.2.3 IR Voltage Calibration

Connect a DCV HI voltage meter to HI-POT tester.

press [UP] key

display IRV 1kV Offset ( 100V ) ; IR voltage Offset calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out HV meter value
; example 0. 105kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0. 105 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop IR voltage Offset calibration
press [UP] key to display
display IRV 1kV Full ( 1kV ) ; IR voltage full scale calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out HV meter value
; example 1.052kV
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 1.052 kV
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop IR voltage full scale calibration

9.3 Current Calibration

Caution! The dummy load must be between HI terminal and ammeter input terminal. Or,
dangerous may be happened.

9.3.1 AC Current Calibration

Connect a dummy load resistor 10MΩ between HI-POT testers. Connect HI terminal to AC
ammeter input HI terminal, connect LO terminal of HI-POT tester to input LO terminal of AC
ammeter.
press [UP] key
display ACA 3mA offset (0.12mA) ; ACA 2.99mA range Offset calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 0.124mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0. 124mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop ACA 2.999mA range Offset
calibration

Change the dummy load resistor to 500kohm 50watt or higher.

press [UP]
display ACA 3mA Full (2.5mA) ; ACA 2.999mA range full scale
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA]
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop ACA 2.99mA range full scale
calibration

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press [UP]
display ACA 30mA offset (2.5mA) ; ACA 30.00mA range Offset
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop ACA 30.00mA range Offset
calibration

Change the dummy load resistor to 50kΩ 200watt or higher.

press [UP]
display ACA 30mA full (25mA) ; ACA 30.00mA range full scale
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 24.50mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 24.50mA
press [ENTER] ; stop ACA 30.00mA range full scale
calibration

9.3.2 AC Real Current Calibration

Connect a dummy load resistor 10MΩ between HI-POT testers. Connect HI terminal of
HI-POT tester to input HI terminal of AC ammeter, connect LO terminal of HI-POT tester to
input LO terminal of AC ammeter.

press [UP] key

display RACA 3mA offset (0.12mA) ; RACA 2.999mA range Offset
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 0.124mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0. 124mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop RACA 2.999mA range Offset
calibration

Change the dummy load resistor to 500kΩ 50watt or higher.

press [UP] to display
display RACA 3mA Full ( 2.5mA ) ; RACA 2.999mA range full scale
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop RACA 2.999mA range full scale
calibration
press [UP]
display RACA 30mA offset (2.5mA) ; RACA 30mA range Offset calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.

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press [STOP] ; stop RACA 30.00mA range Offset

calibration

Change the dummy load resistor to 50kΩ 200watt or higher.

press [UP]
display RACA 30mA full 2.50mA (25mA) ; RACA 30mA range full scale.
press [STOP] [START] ; read our the ammeter value
; example 24.50mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 24.50mA
press [STOP] ; stop RACA 30mA range full scale
; calibration

9.3.3 DC Current Calibration

Connect a dummy load resistor 10MΩ between HI-POT testers. Connect HI terminal of
HI-POT tester to input HI terminal of DC ammeter, connect LO terminal of HI-POT tester to
input LO terminal of DC ammeter.

press [UP] key

display DCA 3mA offset (0.12mA) ; DCA 2.999mA range Offset
calibration
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 0.124mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 0.124mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCA 2.999mA range Offset
calibration

Change the dummy load resistor to 500kΩ 50watt or higher.

press [UP] key
display DCA 3mA Full (2.5mA) ; DCA 2.999mA range full scale
calibration.
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCA 2.999mA range full scale
calibration.
press [UP] key
display DCA 10mA offset (2.5mA) ; DCA 10.00mA range Offset
calibration.
press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value
; example 2.503mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 2.503mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCA 10.00mA range Offset
calibration.

Change the dummy load resistor to150kΩ 100watt or higher.

press [UP] key to display
display DCA 10mA full (8mA) ; DCA 10.00mA range full scale
calibration.

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press [STOP] [START] ; read out the ammeter value

; example 8.02mA
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 8.02mA
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop DCA 10.00mA range full scale
calibration.

9.4 Withstanding Voltage Mode ARCing

Calibration
CAUTION 1. ARCing calibration is very special, the high voltage terminal are on
outside.
2. Please contact your local agent for more detailed descriptions.

press [UP] key ; AC arcing sensitivity calibration.

display AC ARC 15mA (5mA) ; AC hipot ARCing.
press [STOP] [START] ; Using two HV cables, HV output terminal
series 250kΩ 5watt resistance. Another
HV cable (ground wire RTN/LOW) is as
possible as close to the first one cable
but do not contact each other. Then
press [STOP] [START] to generate
ARCing.
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until ARC NG high limit value is a critical point of
generating ARC NG and non-generating ARC NG.
press [STOP] ; stop AC ARCing calibration.

press [UP] key ; DC ARCing sensitivity calibration

display DC ARC 10mA (5mA) ; DC hipot ARCing.
press [STOP] [START] ; Using two HV cables, HV output terminal
series 250kΩ 5watt resistance. Another
HV cable (ground wire RTN/LOW) is as
possible as close to the first one cable
but do not contact each other. Then
press [STOP] [START] to generate
ARCing.
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until ARC FAIL high limit value is a critical point of
generating ARC FAIL and non-generating ARC NG.
press [STOP] ; stop DC ARCing calibration.

9.5 Insulation Resistance Mode Resistor

Calibration
Connecting a standard dummy load resistor between the high voltage output terminal and
low potential terminal of the Hi-Pot tester.

IRR Range1 (1GΩ) ; resistor of IR to 1GΩ

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IRR Range2 (100MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 100.0Ω

IRR Range3 (10MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 10.0MΩ
IRR Range4 (10MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 10.0MΩ

Change the dummy load resistor to 1GΩ.

press [UP] key
display IRR Range1 (1GΩ) ; resistor of IR to 1GΩ
press [STOP] [START] ; read the IRR value
; example 1GΩ
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 1000MΩ
press [STOP] ; stop IRR Range1 calibration.

Change the dummy load resistor to 100MΩ.

press [UP] key
display IRR Range2 (100MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 100MΩ
press [STOP] [START] ; read the IRR value
; example 100.0MΩ
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 100.0MΩ
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop IRR Range2 calibration.

Change the dummy load resistor to 10MΩ.

press [UP] key
display IRR Range3 (10MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 10MΩ
press [STOP] [START] ; read the IRR value
; example 10MΩ
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 10.00MΩ
press [STOP] ; stop IRR Range3 calibration.

Change the dummy load resistor to 10MΩ.

press [UP] key
display IRR Range4 (10MΩ) ; resistor of IR to 10MΩ
press [STOP] [START] ; read the IRR value
press [UP] or [DOWN] key until display 10.00MΩ
press [ENTER] for saving calibration value.
press [STOP] ; stop IRR Range4 calibration.

9.6 Ground Continue Calibration

1. Press [UP] key.
2. Connect resistance (0.8 ohm) to CONT. CHECK OPTION of rear panel and grounding
terminal. Press [STOP] [START] to adjust 1 ohm in rear panel, calibrate VR to critical
point of PASS and FAIL.
3. Press [STOP] twice.

9.7 Contrast Calibration

1. Press [UP] key.
2. Press [SETUP] key.

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3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until LCD contrast brightness is appropriate.

9.8 Finish Calibration

press [EXIT] [DOWN] [DOWN] [DOWN] [ENTER]
display PASSWORD:
press [A] [A] [A] [A] [ENTER]
display CALIBRATION IS OFF or CALIBRATION IS ON; choose
CALIBRATION IS ON, if shows CALIBRATION IS OFF.
press [A] [A] [A] [A] [ENTER]
display CALIBRATION IS ON
press [EXIT] to complete calibration steps.

9.9 Remote Calibration Command

9.9.1 Command List
CALibration
:STATe <Boolean>
:REQuest?
:VALue <Numeric Value>
:SAFEty
:STARt
:STOP
:AC
:VRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:VOLTage ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:CRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:CURRent ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:RCRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:RCURrent ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]

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[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]

[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:ARANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:ARC ( range)
:SLOPe
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:LEVel [<Numeric Value>]
:LEVel?
:BEST?
:DC
:VRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:VOLTage ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:CRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:CURRent ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:ARANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:ARC ( range)
:SLOPe
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:LEVel [<Numeric Value>]
:LEVel?
:BEST?
:IR
:VRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:VOLTage ( range)
:OFFSet
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:FULL
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?
:RRANge? MAXimum|MINimum
:RESistance ( range)
:SLOPe
[:SOURce]
[:VOLTage] [<Numeric Value>]
[:VOLTage] ?
:BEST?

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9.9.2 Commands Summary

„ :CALibration:STATe <Boolean>
The command is used to select if the calibration data applying (1) or (0).

At *RST, the state is set to ON.

„ :CALibration:REQuest?
The event attempts to attain the calibrating this device and returns 1 if succeed and 0 if it
fails.

„ :CALibration:VALue <Numeric_Value>
Enters the value of calibration. If the state is not calibration or output on, an error –203 will
be generated in addition to the execution error.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:STARt
Start output the source, and can enter the value of calibration. When the state is not
calibration, an error –203 will be generated as executing this command.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:STOP
Stop output the source.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VRANge? {MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the voltage source and meter of the AC
mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Changing to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and set the
output voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and returns
the output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and returns the
best value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and set the
output voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and returns the
output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:VOLTage (range):FULL:BEST?

Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of AC mode, and returns the
best value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CRANge? { MAXimum, MINimum }

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Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the current meter of the AC mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of current meter of AC mode, and set the output voltage value that
is used in the calibration. The header suffix (range) is selected the range of current.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of current meter of AC mode, and returns the output voltage value
which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of current meter of AC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the full item of current meter of AC mode, and set the output voltage value that is
used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the full item of current meter of AC mode, and returns the output voltage value
which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:CURRent (range):FULL:BEST?

Change to the full item of current meter of AC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCRAnge? { MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the real current meter of the AC mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of the real current meter of AC mode, and set the output voltage
value that is used in the calibration. The header suffix (range) is selected the range of
current

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of the real current meter of AC mode, and returns the output
voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of real current meter of AC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the full item of the real current meter of AC mode, and set the output voltage value
that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the full item of the real current meter of AC mode, and returns the output voltage
value which is used in the calibration.

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„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:RCURrent (range):FULL:BEST?
Change to the full item of real current meter of AC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARANge? {MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the arc meter of the AC mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARC (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] [<Numeric

Value>]
Change to the arc item of AC mode, and set the output voltage value that is used in the
calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARC (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the arc item of AC mode, and returns the output voltage value which is used in the
calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARC (range):SLOPe:LEVel [<Numeric Value>]

Change to the arc item of AC mode, and set the arc limit value.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARC (range):SLOPe:LEVel?
Change to the arc item of AC mode, and returns the arc limit value.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:AC:ARC (range):SLOPe:BEST?
Change to the arc item of AC mode, and returns the best arc limit value that is selected by
device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VRANge? {MAXimum, MINimum}

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the voltage source and meter of the DC
mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and set the
output voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and returns
the output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and returns the
best value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and set the
output voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and returns the
output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:VOLTage (range):FULL:BEST?
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of DC mode, and returns the

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best value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CRANge? { MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the current meter of the DC mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of current meter of DC mode, and set the output voltage value that
is used in the calibration. The header suffix ( range) is selected the range of current

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of current meter of DC mode, and returns the output voltage value
which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of current meter of DC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the full item of current meter of DC mode, and set the output voltage value that is
used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the full item of current meter of DC mode, and returns the output voltage value
which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:CURRent (range):FULL:BEST?
Change to the full item of current meter of DC mode, and returns the best value that is
selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARANge? {MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the arc meter of the DC mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARC (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] [<Numeric

Value>]
Change to the arc item of DC mode, and set the output voltage value that is used in the
calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARC (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the arc item of DC mode, and returns the output voltage value which is used in
the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARC (range):SLOPe:LEVel [<Numeric Value>]

Change to the arc item of DC mode, and set the arc limit value.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARC (range):SLOPe:LEVel?
Change to the arc item of DC mode, and returns the arc limit value.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:DC:ARC (range):SLOPe:BEST?
Changing to the arc item of DC mode, and returns the best arc limit value that is selected by
device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VRANge? {MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the voltage source and meter of the IR

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mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and set the
output voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):OFFSet[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the offset item of the voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and returns
the output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):OFFSet:BEST?
Change to the offset item of voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and returns the
best value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] [<Numeric

Value>]
Change to the full item of voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and set the output
voltage value that is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):FULL[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the full item of voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and returns the
output voltage value which is used in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:VOLTage (range):FULL:BEST?
Change to the full item of voltage source and voltage meter of IR mode, and returns the best
value that is selected by device.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:RRANge? { MAXimum, MINimum }

Query the maximum and minimum of the range of the resistance meter of the IR mode.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:RESistance (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage]

[<Numeric Value>]
Change to the resistance item of IR mode, and set the output voltage value that is used in
the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:RESistance (range):SLOPe[:SOURce] [:VOLTage] ?

Change to the resistance item of IR mode, and returns the output voltage value which is used
in the calibration.

„ :CALibration:SAFEty:IR:RESistance (range):SLOPe:BEST?
Change to the resistance item of IR mode, and returns the best value that is selected by
device.

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10. Maintenance
10.1 General
Our warranty (at the front of the manual) attests the quality of materials and workmanship in
our products. If malfunction should be suspected, or other information be desired
applications engineers are available for technical assistance. Application assistance is
available in the Taiwan by calling 886-3-3279999 and asking for applications support. For
support outside of the Taiwan please contact your local Chroma distributor.

10.2 Instrument Return

Before returning an instrument to Chroma for service please call our Service Department at
886-3-3279688 for return material authorization. It will be necessary to include a purchase
order number to insure expedient processing, although units found to be in warranty will be
repaired at no-charge. For any questions on repair costs or shipment instructions please
contact our service department at the above number. To safeguard an instrument during
storage and shipping please use packaging that is adequate to protect it from damage, i.e.,
equivalent to the original packaging and mark the box "Delicate Electronic Instrument".
Return material should be sent freight prepaid, to:

Chroma Ate Inc.

No. 66 Hwa-Ya 1st Rd., Hwa-Ya Technical Park,
Kuei-Shan 33383, Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Attention: Service Department

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