SCI 260 Ground Bond Testers User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: sci

Table of Contents

SCI 260 Ground Bond Testers
SAFETY CHECKLIST
TESTER SETUP
SETTING TEST MEMORIES
EDIT TEST PARAMETERS
TEST CONNECTION
CONDUCT A TEST
TEST RESULTS
References
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SCI 260 Ground Bond Testers

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SAFETY CHECKLIST

Survey the test station. Make sure it is safe & orderly.
Always keep unqualified/unauthorized personnel away from the test area.
Familiarize yourself with safety protocols in the event of a problem.
Exercise caution and never touch products or connections during a test.
Train operators. Connect the return lead first and never touch clips directly.
You should always know when a test is being performed.

WARNING:
THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED FOR OPERATORS HAVING SOME FAMILIARITY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING. AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTER PRODUCES VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS THAT CAN CAUSE HARMFUL OR FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DEATH, THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE STRICTLY OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING AND USING A TEST INSTRUMENT.

TESTER SETUP

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WARNING:
LOCATE A SUITABLE TESTING AREA WITH A THREE-PRONG, GROUNDED OUTLET. BE SURE THAT YOUR THREE-PRONG OUTLET HAS BEEN TESTED FOR PROPER WIRING. READ THE SAFETY CHECKLIST OF THIS GUIDE BEFORE STARTING TO TEST.

Connect the female end of the standard NEMA style line power cord into the input power receptacle on the rear panel of the tester. Plug the male end of the cord into a grounded power source.
Connect the Interlock Disable Key into the Signal Input connector on the rear panel of the tester. This is required to run a test.
Turn the POWER switch ON. Upon start up an initial screen will appear briefly. After two seconds the Home screen will appear as shown below. Tests are performed from the Home screen.

SETTING TEST MEMORIES

If you wish to have multiple test setups, you will need to begin by choosing a Memory Location (M1 – M5) for each test.

PROGRPROGRAAM A MEMORM A MEMORYY

EDIT TEST PARAMETERS

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TEST CONNECTION

WARNING:
DO NOT TOUCH THE DEVICE UNDER TEST ONCE YOU START THE TEST.

Setting up a test connection on the 260 Series is simple. Follow the instructions below to connect your DUT to a tester.

Hook the black return test lead (P/N 99-10724-01) to the black RETURN terminal on the front panel of the tester. You may need to unscrew the terminal slightly to make room for the hook.
Clip the other end of the black return test lead to the chassis of the DUT.
Hook one end of the red high current test lead (P/N 99-10725-01) to the red CURRENT terminal on the front panel of the tester.
Clip the other end of the red high current test lead to the ground pin of the DUT’s power cord.

CONDUCT A TEST

WARNING:
DO NOT TOUCH THE DEVICE UNDER TEST ONCE YOU START THE TEST.

Connect the Interlock Disable Key (P/N 38075) to the Signal Input connector on the rear panel of the tester. If you’re not utilizing a DUT enclosure (P/N 39067) or other safety device, the Interlock Disable Key is required in order to run a test.
With the tester set to the desired parameter and your DUT correctly connected to the tester, you are now ready to start testing.
Push the green TEST button on the front panel. The DUT is tested for a duration equal to the Ramp and Dwell settings.

TEST RESULTS

PASS:
If the DUT passes the test, you will hear a short audible beep and the display will indicate the test results.
FAIL:
If a failure occurs, you will hear a long audible alarm and the red flashing indicator will light up. To stop the alarm press the red RESET button.

If a failure occurs, a failure code will appear on the screen. Consult your product manual to determine the meaning of your failure code.

WARNING
DO NOT set up electrical safety testing stations and ESD (electrostatic discharge) stations in the same area. ESD protocols are designed to protect a component or device from static discharge (not the operator from high voltage hazards). DO NOT use anti-static robes, benches or floor mats during electrical safety testing. All of these items are used to intentionally ground the tester operator which can cause injury or death to a high voltage test operator. Such stations are not designed for voltages above 250 VAC.