Model HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
HF-15B Instruction Manual – Page 2
Contents
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
SAFETY SYMBOL ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE! ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
CAUTION: PACEMAKER WARNING ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
CAUTION: OZONE PRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FROM PRODUCTION LINE SPARK TESTERS ................................................................................................................ 10
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
CAUTION: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SITE PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Select a suitable location for the spark tester: ................................................................................................................................ 12
To mount the unit on a horizontal surface: ..................................................................................................................................... 12
To install the unit on a Clinton floor stand: ..................................................................................................................................... 12
To install RC Display onto the HF-15B ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Provide for ventilation of the Test Module ...................................................................................................................................... 13
POWER WIRING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Install an external disconnecting device .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Mains Power.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Ground the Spark Tester.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
TERMINAL BLOCK WIRING .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
CONNECTING THE SERIAL RS-485 ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
CONNECTING TO THE ANALOG INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLING THE COMPACTCOM™ MODULE (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................................. 16
CONNECTING THE X3B (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Unpacking the X3B .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the X3B ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
X3B to Spark Tester Connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
SPARK TESTER CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
ON/OFF Power Switch ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Voltmeter ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
“A” Button ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
UP/DOWN ARROW (VOLTAGE ADJUST) buttons ............................................................................................................................. 19
Fault Counter ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
“B” Button ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
“CR” COUNT RESET button .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
FAULT light ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
“R” RESET button ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
High Voltage On Lamp .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Bead Chain Electrode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Clear Protective Cover ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Safety Interlock switch .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Safety end guards ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20