Testing Period Timing

Zero-Crossing Operation

Once the GPT-9800 Series is turned on, the protection functions to protect operator and DUT are always in operation throughout the testing period. When the power is turned on, the GPT-9800 Series immediately goes through the self-check procedures to ensure that all test functions are performed under normal conditions, as the first protection function being applied.The second protection function is activated once the “Start” (output) button is pressed. At the first moment of start up, the GPT-9800 will send a detection voltage (~100V) during the initialization period (100ms) to check whether the DUT has any short circuit due to poor insulation before the high voltage is applied.

This is to prevent high voltage or current from returning to the DUT during the test time. To protect DUT from insulation breakdown caused by the rapid increase of test voltage at power-on and avoid flashover or arcing phenomena that could affect the test results, the GPT-9800 Series has a Zero Crossing Turn-On feature, which ensures the output always starts from the zero crossing of a sine wave. Moreover, the adjustable voltage ramp-up time (0.1s ~ 999.9s) allows the test voltage to slowly rise to the set test voltage to reduce the risk of damaging DUT during mandatory production testing.

Furthermore, after the voltage has ramped to the set test voltage, the GPT-9800 will continue monitoring the voltage and cut off power output once any irregularity is detected. This provides both the safety tester and the operator with a high level protection, which allows the test to be done in a safe and accurate manner.

The GPT-9800 series also offers multiple protection designs to ensure operator safety in operating the safety tester. The interlock function provides the hardware key protection for voltage output. When the interlock function is activated, the testing voltage will present at the output ONLY when the dedicated interlock key is attached to the Signal I/O port on the rear side. When the test is not intended to executed, removing the interlock key can inhibit the voltage output to prevent the hazard of high voltage output. Except connecting with the key, two inputs of the Signal I/O port can be connected alone to a senor switch installed in safety test system. If there is any unexpected object is detected to intrude into the system, the output is disabled and thus prevents the operator from exposure to hazardous voltages/currents.

In addition, the GPT-9800 series can quickly cut off the high voltage output within 150µs when the test has completed, the high/low limits have been reached or the emergent stop caused by an abnormal situation. Lastly, when a test has stopped, the unit also automatically discharges the voltage across the DUT (within 200ms) to reduce the risk of injury to operator.

The 240 x 64 LCD displays not only the setting parameters but also the test conditions, measurement values and DUT inspection results (PASS or FAIL) in a legible pattern. The LED indicators in different colors alert the operator to the status of the safety tester to avoid any possible risk. For example, the status indicator sitting above the high voltage output terminal will automatically blink when a high voltage presents at output. In addition, the function keys arranged below the LCD display provide convenient operation that test setup can be easily done by fewer key punches.

In addition to using the START/STOP buttons on the front panel to control the safety tester, the GPT-9800 series also provides a remote terminal for connection to an external remote controller and a signal I/O port on the rear panel for connection to a PLC interface for actuator control. Furthermore with RS-232C and USB as standard (GPIB optional) for all the models in the GPT-9800 series, retrieving test data and results is convenient via a PC connection.