Test Preferences
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■ External Start Switch:
External Switch allows the tester’s digital I/O port to receive an input signal from an external switch to start a test. Use Pin
1 on the digital I/O connector for the external start switch.The external switch can be a foot pedal or a button.
● ON: The tester starts a test from the external switch signal.
● OFF: The tester does not look for the external switch signal.
Note: Turning “External Switch” on does not inhibit your ability to press START TEST on the tester display.
■ External Safety Swtich:
Safety Switch requires that the tester sees a high signal on pin 2 of the digital I/O connector before starting the hipot test.
Safety Switch can be used to help ensure an operator does not shock themselves during a hipot test. Safety Switches can
be dual palm switches wired in series, a foot pedal, or a sensor in automated test equipment.
● ON: The tester will look for a high signal on pin 2 of the digital I/O connector before starting a hipot test.
● OFF: The tester ignores the signal status of input pin 2 on the digital I/O connector.
Note: For more information on Digital I/O, see page 26.