XS series operating manual 
 
XS user manual v0.55  - 64 - 
Timer operation 
 
There are four possible ways to use the unit timer :  AUTO, DEFAULT, MANUAL, and U:2. 
 
(mode) AUTO  
 
In the AUTO mode the output voltage follows the above diagram with rise , hold and fall time. 
During the HOLD time the output voltage on the specimen under test is adjusted to the preset 
value. 
 
(mode) DEFAULT 
After test start, the unit will stop the test only if there is a breakdown detection or if the operator 
press on the red discharge push button. 
Rise and fall time are not used. 
During the HOLD time the output voltage on the specimen under test is adjusted to the preset 
value. 
   
(mode) MANUAL 
The operator can adjust continuously the output voltage with the UP and DOWN arrow keys. 
Automatic increase or decrease is provided in keeping the arrow key pressed more than 1 sec. 
 
(mode) U:2 
Operate as in AUTO mode , but start the output voltage not from 0 but from the test voltage divided 
by 2 . 
 
To select the timer operation mode ( HIPOT menu page 3) 
Select the TIME line 
Press on the RIGHT arrow key or on ENTER 
The display shows: 
 
 
Fig 8.10 
 
Scroll the timer operation modes with the UP and DOWN arrow keys, and then ENTER the 
selected mode.