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remains active even when a remote reset switch is connected so that high
voltage can be shut down from either location.
The Remote File Select function gives the user the capability to quickly change
parameters and initiate a test remotely. Three internal memory programs can be
accessed by connecting terminals 7, 8, and 9 in different combinations. The
memory select bits should be set simultaneously and remain set for a minimum
of 1ms to guarantee that the correct memory will be selected.
ACTIVATING MEMORY PROGRAM FUNCTIONS
THROUGH THE REMOTE CONNECTOR, SELECTS THE
PROGRAM AND STARTS THE TEST WHICH IS
PREPROGRAMMED INTO THAT MEMORY
DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE OR CURRENT TO THE
SIGNAL INPUTS, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE CONTROL CIRCUITRY.
Memory Location 1 – Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to 8 signals the
instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in Memory
Location 1.
Memory Location 2 – Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to 9 signals the
instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in Memory
Location 2.
Memory Location 3 – Momentarily connecting terminal 7 to terminals 8 and 9
signals the instrument to immediately begin the test program that is stored in
Memory Location 3.
Remote Interlock
Hypot III is equipped with a Remote Interlock feature. Remote Interlock utilizes a
set of closed contacts to enable the instrument’s output. If the Remote Interlock
contacts are open the output of the instrument will be disabled. Remote Interlock
could also be referred to as a remote system lockout, utilizing “fail when open”
logic. If the Remote Interlock contacts are open and the TEST button is pushed,
a pop-up message will be displayed on the screen for two seconds. The
message will appear as follows: