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Associated Research
28105 North Keith Drive - Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
T. 1-847-367-4077 F. 1-847-367-4080
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OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
OMNIA II models 8204/8254
OMNIA II models 8206/8256
OMNIA II models 8207/8257
Electrical Safety Compliance Analyzer
AC/DC HIPOT WITH INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTER, GROUND BOND, AND
CONTINUITY TESTER
825x INCLUDES 500VA OUTPUT CAPABILITY
82x6 INCLUDES RUN TEST AND LEAKAGE CURRENT TEST
82x7 INCLUDES 500VA AC POWER SOURCE
SERIAL NUMBER
Item 39334 Ver 3.21
January 4
th
, 2021

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Associated Research OMNIA II 8257 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAssociated Research
ModelOMNIA II 8257
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Warranty Policies

Outlines the manufacturer's warranty, its terms, and conditions for coverage.

Safety Symbols

Explains product marking and caution/warning symbols used in the manual for user safety.

Glossary of Terms

Defines terms and acronyms used throughout the manual for clarity and understanding.

Safety

Provides essential safety precautions for operating the instrument, covering general safety and user service.

Key Features of OMNIA II

Details the main features and capabilities of the OMNIA II instrument, highlighting key functionalities.

Getting Started

Unpacking and Inspection

Guides the user through unpacking the instrument and inspecting it for any shipping damage.

Installation

Covers the installation process, including work area, power, and basic connections for the instrument.

Work Area

Details requirements for setting up a safe and functional test station, including location and work area.

Power Requirements

Specifies the electrical power requirements, voltage, and frequency necessary for the instrument's operation.

Basic Connections

Details the fundamental connections required to set up the instrument, focusing on the power cable.

Environmental Conditions

Outlines the recommended operating and storage environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Specifications and Controls

OMNIA II Functional Specifications

Provides detailed functional specifications for the OMNIA II, covering input, dielectric withstand, and ground continuity.

Instrument Controls

Explains how to operate the instrument, detailing front and rear panel controls.

Front Panel Controls

Describes the function and location of each control and indicator on the front panel of the instrument.

Rear Panel Controls

Explains the purpose and location of controls and connectors found on the rear panel of the instrument.

Additional Rear Panel Controls Models 82x6 and 82x7

Details specific rear panel controls and connectors relevant to the 82x6 and 82x7 models.

Programming Instructions

Power Up

Describes the initial power-on sequence and the default main menu screen displayed by the instrument.

Setup System

Guides the user through accessing and configuring system settings, including time, date, and security.

Setup System Keys

Explains the function of various keys used for navigating and interacting with the setup system screens.

Time and Date

Details how to set the instrument's date and time, including format options.

Calibration Alert

Explains the calibration alert feature that notifies the user when calibration is due.

Hardware

Describes hardware settings and options, such as Smart GFI, Continuity Scanner, and PLC Remote.

Security

Details the security features, including enabling/disabling security and user setup for access levels.

User Interface

Explains how to configure user interface settings like alarm volume, language, and color style.

Power-On Screen

Describes how to configure the instrument's power-on behavior, including animation and home screen selection.

Setup Tests Menu

Provides access to test programming functions, including adding, editing, and deleting test steps.

Add

Explains how to add new test steps to a sequence, selecting from various test types.

Edit

Details how to edit existing test steps within a sequence, modifying their parameters.

Delete

Describes the process of deleting a test step from a sequence and confirming the action.

Prompt

Explains how to insert text prompts into test steps for user guidance during execution.

File

Covers file handling operations, including creating, saving, loading, and deleting test files.

Fail Stop

Explains the Fail Stop function, which halts a test sequence upon detecting a failure.

Test Parameters

Details the parameters used for configuring tests, including their definitions and default values.

Description of Test Parameters

Defines various test parameters used in configuring tests, such as Voltage, Current limits, and Timers.

Default Test Parameters

Lists the default parameters for different test types, allowing quick setup or reset.

Setting Up a Test

Guides the user through the process of setting up a new test sequence step by step.

AC Withstand

Details the parameters and settings for configuring an AC Withstand test.

DC Withstand

Explains how to set up and configure the parameters for a DC Withstand test.

Insulation Resistance

Guides the user through setting up the Insulation Resistance test, including parameter configuration.

Continuity and Ground Bond

Describes the Continuity and Ground Bond tests and their setup procedures.

AC Ground Bond

Details the parameters and settings for configuring an AC Ground Bond test.

DC Continuity

Explains how to configure the parameters for a DC Continuity test.

Functional Run Test (Models 82x6 and 82x7)

Details the setup for the Functional Run Test, including parameters for models 82x6 and 82x7.

Leakage Current test (Models 82x6 and 82x7)

Guides the user through setting up the Leakage Current test, including parameters for models 82x6 and 82x7.

Operating Instructions

Instrument Connections

Explains how to connect test leads and adapter boxes to the instrument for various tests.

Adapter Box Connections

Details the adapter box connections for DUTs, specifically for OMNIA models 8204, 8206, and 8207.

Interlock Connector

Describes the interlock connector and its role in enabling/disabling instrument output for safety.

DUT Input Voltage Connections for Models 82x6 and 82x7

Explains the DUT input voltage connections for models 82x6 and 82x7, emphasizing single-phase supply.

Scanner Connections

Details the scanner connections and their operational specifications, including channel configurations.

Perform Tests Menu

Provides access to the main screen for executing tests and viewing results.

Load File

Explains how to load previously saved test files into the instrument for execution.

Single Step

Describes the Single Step function, allowing tests to be run one step at a time for debugging or analysis.

Fail Stop

Details the Fail Stop function, which controls whether a test sequence stops or continues after a failure.

Results

Explains how to review test results, including measurements and pass/fail status.

Performing a Test

Guides the user through the process of executing a selected test or test sequence.

Perform Tests Metering

Describes the metering screens and displayed parameters for different test types performed by the OMNIA II.

Displayed Messages

Explains the various messages displayed on the instrument, including test status and error messages.

Test Status Messages

Lists and explains test status messages that appear during and after test execution.

Error Messages (All Models)

Provides a list and explanation of error messages that may appear on the instrument for all models.

Connection of Remote I/O

Remote Signal Outputs

Details the remote signal outputs used for monitoring PASS, FAIL, and PROCESSING conditions via relays.

Remote Signal Inputs and Memory Access

Explains remote control functions and access to pre-programmed test files via remote connectors.

Bus Remote Interface USB / GPIB / RS-232

USB/RS-232 Interface

Describes the use and configuration of the USB/RS-232 interface for instrument control and data transfer.

RS-232 Connector

Provides cabling configuration details for the RS-232 interface using a 9-pin serial port.

Communications Port Configuration

Specifies the required COM port configuration settings for USB/RS-232 communication.

Sending and Receiving Commands

Explains how to send commands to and receive data from the instrument via the USB/RS-232 interface.

GPIB Interface

Details the optional GPIB interface, its capabilities, and conformity to IEEE-488.2 standards.

GPIB Connector

Describes the standard GPIB connector and connection configurations.

GPIB Address

Explains how to set and manage the GPIB address for device communication.

Interface Functions

Lists the interface functions that define a device's communication capabilities over a bus.

USB / RS-232 / GPIB Interface Command List

Provides a comprehensive list of commands for controlling the instrument via USB, RS-232, and GPIB.

Echo and Response Considerations

Discusses echo and response handling for USB/RS-232 and GPIB communication.

Test Execution Commands

Lists commands used to control test execution, output voltage, and current remotely.

File Editing Commands

Details commands for creating, modifying, and managing test setup files remotely.

Test Parameter Editing Commands and Companion Queries

Explains commands for editing test parameters remotely and querying their values.

System Parameter Editing Commands and Companion Queries

Details commands for editing system parameters remotely and querying their values.

Query Commands

Lists query commands used to retrieve test data, results, and hardware status remotely.

IEEE 488.2 Common Commands

Explains IEEE 488.2 common commands required for bus communication and control.

Status Reporting

Describes the status reporting system, including event and summary registers for monitoring instrument conditions.

GPIB Service Request

Explains the GPIB service request capability and how it is enabled using the Status Byte Enable register.

Non Volatile Memory

Covers how the instrument saves and deletes parameters in non-volatile memory using specific commands.

Options

Option List

Lists and describes the available factory-installed options, including their codes and functionalities.

FailCHEK

FAILCHEK Menu

Outlines the FailCHEK menu, providing access to verification processes for instrument failure detectors.

Continuity Verification

Details the procedure for verifying the continuity test function and its expected results.

Ground Bond Verification

Explains the process for verifying the Ground Bond test function and interpreting its outcomes.

AC Hipot Verification

Describes the procedure for verifying the AC Hipot test function and its expected results.

DC Hipot Verification

Details the process for verifying the DC Hipot test function and its expected outcomes.

IR Verification

Explains the steps for verifying the Insulation Resistance (IR) test function and its results.

Calibration Procedure

Warranty Requirements

Outlines the warranty requirements, including conditions for extended coverage and annual recertification.

Hardware Calibration

Covers the hardware calibration procedure for specific LCT ranges, especially after board replacement.

Calibration Initialization

Explains how to initialize the calibration mode on the OMNIA II by pressing a button during power-on.

Selecting Specific Calibration points

Describes how to navigate and select specific calibration points within the instrument's calibration menu.

Calibration points

Lists each calibration point and the required loads, standards, and processes to perform accurate calibration.

Replacement Parts List

Appendix A

LEAKAGE LIMIT SETTING

Specifies settings for touch current limits, including AC, DC, and peak measurements.

DISPLAY AUTO RANGE

Details auto-ranging display specifications for touch current measurements, covering various ranges and accuracies.

DISPLAY FIXED RANGE (>6% OF RANGE)

Provides specifications for touch current display in fixed ranges, detailing accuracy across different levels.

DISPLAY AUTO RANGE

Details auto-ranging display specifications for touch voltage measurements, covering various ranges and accuracies.

DISPLAY FIXED RANGE (>6% OF RANGE)

Provides specifications for touch voltage display in fixed ranges, detailing accuracy across different levels.

DISPLAY AUTO RANGE

Details auto-ranging display specifications for touch voltage measurements (AC+DC), covering various ranges and accuracies.

DISPLAY FIXED RANGE (>6% OF RANGE)

Provides specifications for touch voltage display (AC+DC) in fixed ranges, detailing accuracy across different levels.

DISPLAY AUTO RANGE

Details auto-ranging display specifications for touch voltage (Peak) measurements, covering various ranges and accuracies.

DISPLAY FIXED RANGE (>6% OF RANGE)

Provides specifications for touch voltage display (Peak) in fixed ranges, detailing accuracy across different levels.

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