Associated Research HYPOT III 3770 User Manual

Hypot
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III
Models 3705, 3765, 3770 and 3780
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Survey the test station. Make sure it is safe & orderly.
Always keep unqualied/unauthorized personnel away from the test area.
Familiarize yourself with safety protocols in the event of a problem.
Exercise caution and never touch products or connections during a test.
Train operators. Never touch clips directly and always connect the return lead rst.
You should always know when a test is being performed.
WARNING: THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED FOR OPERATORS HAVING SOME FAMILIARITY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
TESTING. AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTER PRODUCES VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS THAT CAN CAUSE HARMFUL
OR FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DEATH, THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST
BE STRICTLY OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING AND USING A TEST INSTRUMENT. CONTACT US AT
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Quick Start Guide
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Associated Research HYPOT III 3770 Specifications

General

Brand	Associated Research
Model	HYPOT III 3770
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY CHECKLIST

INSTRUMENT SETUP

Select Input Line Voltage

Choose the correct input line voltage (115 VAC or 230 VAC) on the rear panel.

Connect Power Cord

Plug the power cord into the instrument's input receptacle and a grounded power source.

Connect Interlock Disable Key

Insert the Interlock Disable Key into the signal input connector to enable testing.

Turn Power ON

Switch on the instrument power and observe the initialization screen.

EDIT SYSTEM PARAMETERS

PERFORM A GROUND CONTINUITY CHECK

EDIT TEST PARAMETERS

TEST CONNECTION

Adapter Box Black Lead Connection

Connect the adapter box black lead to the CONT. CHECK terminal.

Adapter Box White Lead Connection

Plug the adapter box white lead into the HV output terminal.

Ground Return Lead Connection

Connect ground return lead to instrument return terminal and DUT chassis.

DUT Line Cord Connection

Connect the DUT's line cord into the adapter box receptacle.

TEST CONNECTION

DUT Return Lead Connection

Connect the return lead clip to the DUT's chassis or dead metal.

DUT Ground Return Lead Connection

Connect the black ground return lead to the instrument's Return terminal.

DUT High Voltage Lead Connection

Connect the red HV lead to the instrument's H.V. terminal and DUT conductors.

Chassis Connection Methods

Covers exposed metal and foil-wrapped chassis connections.

CONDUCT A TEST

Test Execution Steps

Connect Interlock key, ensure DUT setup, and press TEST button to run.

TEST RESULTS

Interpreting Test Outcomes

Understand PASS (short beep) and FAIL (long alarm, red light) indications.