XS series operating manual 
 
XS user manual v0.55  - 42 - 
Beep on FAIL configuration  
 
When a test result is failed, a permanent audible signal is emitted by the unit until the removal by 
pressing on the [DISCHARGE] key. This function is active when YES is selected and not active 
when NO is selected. The choice is memorized after switching off the unit. 
 
Filtering configuration for capacitive specimen 
 
The FILTER function select a special operating mode of the unit when testing on capacitors or on 
specimens with a certain among of capacitance (cables,…). 
Display the required mode with the UP/DOWN arrows: NORMAL, CAPACITOR, R.H.TIME..., then 
enter. 
 
 
 
Fig 6.3 
(mode) CAPACITOR 
 
 
The  CAPACITOR  mode  allows  to  perform  stable  insulation  resistance  measurements  on 
capacitive  specimens  (reel  of  cable,  capacitors,...).  During  dielectric  strength  test  with  a  DC 
voltage, the CAPACITOR mode inhibits the voltage adjustment to avoid over voltage, switches the 
1.5 Mohm discharge resistor at the beginning of the fall time and controls the residual discharge 
voltage until this one is lower than 100 volts. Operating this mode is recalled by the drawing of a 
capacitor over the unity display in the measurement menus. 
 
(mode) R.H.TIME ( Real Hold Time ) 
 
The R.H.TIME (Real Hold Time) mode improves the operation of voltage ramp during the dielectric 
strength tests. It is suitable for tests using a DC high voltage on capacitive specimens. At the end 
of  the  rise  time,  the  unit  controls  the  output  voltage  and  triggers  the  hold  time  only  when  the 
voltage has reached the pre-set value. During the fall time, the unit stops the measurement cycle 
when the output voltage is lower than 30 Volts. 
 (mode) NORMAL  
 
The  most  common  mode:  linear  rise  and  fall  time  (  t<  3  sec.)  with  automatic  test  voltage 
adjustment at the end of the rise time.