Microtest CT-8700 User Manual

Universal Cable/Harness Tester
8700
User Manual
1.0

Microtest CT-8700 Specifications

General

Brand	Microtest
Model	CT-8700
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

CHAPTER I GENERAL EXPOSITION

I.1 PACKAGE & EQUIPMENT

Lists included accessories and user manual.

I.2 SYMBOL & WORD

Explains symbols and abbreviations used in the manual.

I.3 GENERAL OPERATION GUIDELINES

Provides essential operating procedures and conventions.

I.4 TESTER TOUR

Overview of the tester's front panel layout and features.

I.4.A THE FRONT PANEL

Detailed description of the tester's front panel components.

I.4.B TEST POINTS

Details the test points and their connections for measurements.

I.4.C THE REAR PANEL

Describes the connectors and ports on the rear of the tester.

CHAPTER II SYSTEM FUNCTION AND CONFIGURATION

II.1 SYSTEM FUNCTION

Explores the core functions and diagnostic capabilities of the tester.

II.1.A SELFTEST

Guides through the self-test routine for system diagnostics.

II.1.B SYSTEM VERSION INFORMATION

Displays instrument model, software version, and date.

II.1.C METER MODE

Details the different measurement modes available on the tester.

II.1.C.A CONDUCTANCE

Setup and operation for conductance measurements.

II.1.C.B RLC

Setup and operation for RLC measurements.

II.1.C.C INSULATION

Setup and operation for insulation resistance tests.

II.1.C.d WITHSTANDING

Setup and operation for withstand voltage tests.

II.1.D CALIBRATION

Procedures for calibrating the tester for accuracy.

II.1.D.A OPEN/SHORT CALIBRATION

Calibrating for open and short circuit conditions.

II.1.D.B CONDUCTANCE CALIBRATION

Calibrating conductance measurement accuracy.

II.1.D.C DC H/V CALIBRATION

Calibrating DC High/Voltage measurements.

II.1.D.d AC H/V CALIBRATION

Calibrating AC High/Voltage measurements.

II.1.D.e INSULATION CALIBRATION

Calibrating insulation measurement accuracy.

II.1.E PIN SEARCH

Function to identify and locate specific pin connections.

II.1.F 4 WIRING CIRCUIT TEST

Verifies the 4-wire connection integrity of the fixture.

II.2 SYSTEM SETUP

Configuration settings for the tester's operation.

II.2.A SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTS SETUP

Configuring environmental settings like contrast and language.

II.2.A.a POWER ON SELF-TEST

Enables or disables the self-test on power-on.

II.2.A.b POWER LINE FREQUENCY

Sets the power line frequency for the tester.

II.2.A.c KEY STROKE SOUND

Controls the audible feedback for key presses.

II.2.A.d KEY OPERATION

Manages key protection and password settings.

II.2.A.e LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD display.

II.2.A.f LCD INVERSE

Toggles the LCD display between normal and inverse modes.

II.2.A.g LANGUAGE

Selects the display language (Chinese or English).

II.2.B TEST ENVIRONMENT SETUP

Configures settings related to test execution.

II.2.B.a TEST ALARM

Sets alarm behavior for test results (PASS/FAIL).

II.2.B.b DISPLAY TEST DATA

Controls the display of test data during or after a test.

II.2.B.c PRINTER DATA REPORT

Configures automatic printing of test reports.

II.2.C DATE & TIME SETUP

Sets the internal clock and calendar of the tester.

II.2.D PASSWORD SETUP

Establishes a password for system security.

II.2.E SET OUTPUT PORT

Configures the output port settings for data transfer.

II.3 PRINT FUNCTION

Controls the printing of test data and reports.

II.4 OPEN/SHORT SETUP & TEST

Configures and performs Open/Short circuit tests.

II.4.A O/S THRESHOLD SETUP

Sets the threshold values for O/S detection.

II.4.B O/S SCANNING SPEED

Adjusts the speed of the O/S scanning process.

II.4.C O/S END DETECTION

Configures detection of O/S ends during scans.

II.4.D INT. S/O STOP MODE

Defines the stop mode for intermittent tests.

II.4.E INT. O/S TIMER

Sets the timer for intermittent O/S tests.

II.5 STATISTIC REPORT

Generates and displays statistical test results.

CHAPTER III SEQUENCE TEST SETUP

III.1 TEST CONDITION SETUP

Defines test parameters, signals, and limits for sequences.

III.1.A OPEN/ SHORT

Configuration for Open/Short tests within sequences.

III.1.B CONDUCTANCE SETUP

Configuration for Conductance tests within sequences.

III.1.C R/L/C SETUP

Configuration for R/L/C tests within sequences.

III.1.D TEST MODE EDIT

Edits test modes and parameters for sequence routines.

III.2 RUN THE SEQUENCE TEST

Executes programmed sequence tests.

III.2.A RUN THE REAL TIME SEQUENCE TEST

Runs sequences based on current setups.

III.2.B RUN THE EXISTED SEQUENCE TEST

Loads and runs previously saved sequence test files.

III.3 FILE MANAGEMENT

Manages test files, including loading, saving, and deletion.

III.3.A OPEN FILE

Loads existing test files into memory.

III.3.B OPEN NEW FILE

Creates and saves new test files.

III.3.C DELETE FILE

Removes test files from storage memory.

III.3.D SORT FILE

Organizes test files by various criteria.

III.4 VIEW MODE

Displays file records in a simplified view.

APPENDIX A, CT-8700 Cable sets

1. RS-232C CABLE

Pinout details for RS-232C cables.

2. PRINTER CABLE

Pinout details for printer cables.

3. CT-8700 REMOTE

Pinout and signal definitions for remote control.