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AT5600 User Manual 98-119 issue 14 Page 1
VOLTECH INSTRUMENTS
AT5600 Wound Component Tester
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Voltech AT5600 Specifications

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BrandVoltech
ModelAT5600
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the AT5600 Wound Component Tester

AT5600 New Features

Highlights the key new features of the AT5600, including improved speed, Ethernet port, and USB capabilities.

General Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety warnings and precautions for electrical devices, emphasizing grounding and qualified personnel for installation and servicing.

Package Contents

Lists all accessories included in the packing box with Voltech part numbers for ordering spares.

System Overview

What is the AT5600?

Introduces the AT5600 as the latest model of AT series wound component testers with improved performance.

AT5600 Features Summary

Summarizes key features and capabilities of the AT5600, comparing them with previous models like ATi and AT3600.

Front Panel Description

Details the components and functions of the AT5600's front panel, including connectors, display, and buttons.

Rear Panel Description

Explains the various ports and connectors found on the rear panel of the AT5600 for system connectivity.

Using the AT5600

Test Fixtures

Describes the test fixture system designed for AT series testers, detailing connection types and benefits of well-constructed fixtures.

Creating Test Programs - AT Editor

Guides users on how to create test programs using the AT Editor software for transformer testing.

Results Printing

Explains how to configure and generate automatic printouts of test results using the PRINT soft-key.

Operating the AT5600 in Production Test

Details how to operate the AT5600 in both manual and robotic production environments.

AT5600 Functional Description

Behind the Front Panel

Summarizes the internal functionality of the AT5600 tester, explaining key components like test nodes and processors.

How Does the AT5600 Tester Run a Test?

Explains the high-level sequence of operations for executing tests within the AT5600 tester.

Getting Started with the AT5600

Installing the AT5600

Provides instructions for placing and connecting the AT5600 tester on a suitable work surface and switching on power.

Installing the Windows Software

Guides on installing the AT Editor and Server software packages and configuring communication ports.

Quick Start Tutorial

A step-by-step guide to creating a schematic and test program using the AT Editor software.

Safety Systems for AT5600 Operation

Introduction to Safety Systems

Explains the necessity of safety precautions due to high voltages generated during AT5600 tests.

Recommended Safety Systems

Recommends the use of safety light curtains for optimum safety, ease of use, and test speed.

The AT5600 Safety System User Interface

Describes operating and warning messages related to the safety light curtain and the safety interlock icon status.

Beware of High Voltages

Warns about the high voltages the AT5600 can apply and provides guidelines for safe fixture construction.

AT5600 Tests and Test Conditions

Available Tests Overview

Provides a summary of available tests for the AT5600 and where they might be used.

LOW VOLTAGE TESTS

Details common low voltage tests like Continuity, DC Resistance, and Inductance.

HIGH VOLTAGE TESTS

Describes high voltage tests such as Hi-Pot and Voltage Breakdown for safety insulation checks.

R - Winding Resistance

Explains the Winding Resistance test, its purpose, and how to specify test limits.

LS or LP -Inductance (Series or Parallel Circuit)

Details the test for inductance measurement using series or parallel equivalent circuit models.

HPDC - DC Hi-Pot (EHT)

Explains the DC high-pot test for safety isolation between windings, core, or screens.

SURG - Surge Stress Test

Describes the Surge Stress Test for detecting inter-turn shorts using high voltage impulses.

Front Panel Operation of the AT5600

The Touch Screen Display

Explains the format and operation of the AT5600's color touch screen display and soft-key layout.

RUN and STOP buttons

Details the function and indicators of the RUN and STOP buttons for test execution control.

SELF-TEST

Describes the self-test sequence for checking the unit's functionality and reporting faults.

SET UP

Explains how to adjust AT5600 system parameters for test execution and results storage.

Troubleshooting AT5600 Issues

Measurement Error Codes

Explains AT5600 measurement error codes (Measurement Status Code) for diagnosing problems.

Correcting Errors

Provides guidance on resolving common errors like Safety Interlock, Temperature, and Voltage Present errors.

Safety Interlock error

Details the conditions for a Safety Interlock error and how to resolve it by checking control lines.

Voltage Present Error

Addresses a serious error indicating residual voltage on the fixture and necessary safety procedures.

AT5600 Specifications and Interfaces

Specification Summary

Provides a summary of the AT5600's technical specifications for various tests.

Accuracy Specifications – Available Tests

Details the accuracy specifications for each available test, including formulas and parameters.

Interface Specifications

Describes the interface specifications for Server, Auxiliary, Remote, Peripheral, and User ports.

Safety Interlock

Explains the safety interlock system, its active circuits, and the conditions for safe operation.

Environmental Conditions

Outlines the operating voltage, frequency, input power, and environmental requirements for the AT5600.

Maintenance and Support

Air Filters Maintenance

Details the procedure for accessing and cleaning the AT5600's air filters to maintain cooling.

Warranty Information

Outlines the post-sale warranty agreement, terms, and conditions for product repair or replacement.

Service and Calibration

Explains the requirements for service and calibration checks, recommending annual calibration by authorized centers.

Accessories

Lists available accessories and their Voltech part numbers for the AT5600.

Test Fixtures for AT5600

Introduction to Test Fixtures

Introduces the fixture system for AT series testers, emphasizing the importance of well-constructed fixtures.

Making Fixture Connections – Kelvin Connections

Explains the Kelvin connection system for accurate impedance measurements, using four wires to avoid lead impedance.

Compensation

Details compensation methods (short-circuit, open-circuit, load) to eliminate fixture effects and improve measurement accuracy.

Beware of High Voltages

Provides critical safety warnings about high voltages and their implications for fixture construction.

AT Series Editor Software Guide

Introduction to AT Series Editor Software

Guides users through the operation of the test program editor for creating and managing test programs.

Installing the Editor Software

Details the computer requirements and steps for installing the AT Editor software and USB drivers.

Schematic Editing

Explains how to draw schematic diagrams for test programs, including adding and connecting windings.

Creating the Program

Describes the procedures for creating a test program, including setting options, adding, modifying, and deleting tests.

Verifying Your Program

Guides on how to download and run a created test program on the AT5600 for verification.

Compensation

Explains how to perform fixture compensation for accurate measurements, especially for small values.

Programming Tests

Provides detailed instructions on how to fill in data for dialogue boxes for each available test.

Firmware Upgrades

Details the process for installing firmware upgrades to maximize AT5600 performance and longevity.

Self-Test

Explains how to run the self-test sequence to check the unit's functionality and report faults.

Customize Tester

Describes how to use the Customize Tester feature to unlock newly purchased tests using a Key-code.

AT Series Server Software Operations

Introduction to AT Series Server

Guides through the operation of the AT Series Server application for centralized data management.

Installing the Server Software

Details computer requirements and installation instructions for the AT Server software.

Setting up the Options

Explains how to configure Server software options through the Setup menu, including Communications.

Test Results Handling

Describes how the AT series tester handles and sends test results to the server for storage and analysis.

On-Line Analysis via a Database

Explains how to store and analyze test results in an electronic database using the AT Server software.

Manual, Firmware, and Software Change Log

AT5600 User Manual

Provides a change history for the AT5600 User Manual, detailing updates across different versions.

AT5600 Firmware

Lists changes and improvements made to the AT5600 firmware across various versions.

AT Series Editor Software

Details the changes and new features implemented in the AT Series Editor software across different versions.

AT Series Server Software

Notes the initial release version of the AT Series Server software.

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