XS series operating manual 
 
XS user manual v0.55  - 68 - 
 
Fig 8.17 
 
For hipot tests under capacitive  specimens , set  FILTER : CAPACITOR  in the  menu unit 
configuration  
 
Configuration of the minimum capacity value to detect 
 
Warning 
This line only concerns SXS16 units  
 
 
Fig 8.18 
 
This line allows the user to raise the minimum capacity value to detect when the capacitive sample 
detection is activated. This threshold can be configured from 5nF to 10nF by 1nF steps, and from 
10nF to 1000nF by 10nF steps.  
Dielectric strength test ( Hipot test)  
 
Any measurement is performed by using the parameters stored in the active memory ( see MEMx 
indication in the LCD screen right hand side ) 
Connect the measurement probe and the return lead on the specimen before starting the 
measurement by pressing on the green MEASUREMENT push button.