Phenix Technologies DCD - 475 20 Version 8.3
Phenix Technologies DCD - 475 20 Version 8.3
400P
MODEL 475-20
Version 8.4
Phenix Technologies
A Division of Doble Engineering
75 Speicher Drive
Accident, MD 21520
Rev 9/6/23
JMT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
ELECTRICAL SET-UP 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
CALIBRATION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING 7
STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT 8
RETURNED MATERIAL 12
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 13
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INTRODUCTION
The DC Hipot line offered by Phenix Technologies is ruggedly built and suitable for field or
lab use. Designed to test electrical switchgear, cables, motors, generators, and protective
equipment, the DC test set is popular because the equipment is more compact and lighter in
weight than comparable AC equipment.
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DANGER / WARNINGS
WARNING !!
DANGER
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HIGH VOLTAGE
This equipment is capable of providing POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES!
Improper operation or test practices may result in injury or death to the operator or
surrounding personnel.
The operation of High Voltage test equipment should only be performed by personnel
familiar with HIGH VOLTAGE testing and safety procedures. The operator of this
equipment must be aware of all hazards associated with High Voltage testing. The
operator is responsible for self and others in close proximity of the testing area.
Some General Safety Practices for working with High Voltage Test Equipment have
been listed below for your reference.
Phenix Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of test
equipment.
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SECTION 1: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
120 VAC 10 Amps or 220 VAC 5 Amps, 50/60 Hz, single phase (refer to Unit Data Tag)
0-75 kilovolts dc
0-20 milliamperes
Duty Cycle
Output Negative output, positive ground standard. Positive output available by special order. Filtered
voltage doubler circuit, equivalent to full wave rectification.
Metering
19" W x 10.5" D x 20.5" H; 59* lbs. (483 mm W x 266 mm D x 520 mm H; 27* kg)
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TECHNOLOGIES
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Figure 1
SECTION 2: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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SECTION 2: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Refer to Figure 1.
1. AC POWER INPUT. Plug into a suitable grounded receptacle. See specifications tag on unit for voltage
and current requirements.
2. EXTERNAL INTERLOCK. If desired, remove jumper from connector and replace with contact(s) that
must be maintained closed during testing. Some examples include footswitch, deadman switch, gate
interlock, panic button, etc.
4. MAIN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER. Press I to connect power, Press O to disconnect power.
5. MAIN POWER INDICATOR. Lights to indicate that power is available for testing.
6. CURRENT TRIP ADJUST. Dial adjusts from 1 to 11 corresponding to approximately 10% to 110% of
selected output current range. Current Trip/Reset lamp illuminates, and high voltage turns off when
output current exceeds setting, causing circuit to trip. Circuit also acts as short circuit and overload
protection on high voltage output. To reactivate high voltage, Voltage Control must be returned to zero,
and Reset switch must be pressed to clear Current Trip circuit.
7. RESET. Reset lamp illuminates to show that current trip circuit has tripped. High voltage circuits are
deactivated. Momentary Reset switch must be pressed to extinguish Reset lamp to allow high voltage to
be reapplied after returning Voltage Control to zero.
9. HIGH VOLTAGE OFF / READY. Press to turn off high voltage output. Under normal circumstances the
voltage control should be returned to zero, and the high voltage allowed to decay near zero before
switching High Voltage OFF.
CAUTION: Capacitive loads may retain voltage for a short time after high voltage is turned off
while the internal circuitry bleeds their charge to ground. High Voltage Off / Ready lamp must be
illuminated before High Voltage ON can be activated. Conditions required for illumination are:
• Overcurrent Trip / Reset circuit must not be tripped. (Push Reset if circuit is tripped.)
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
10. OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL. Turn clockwise to increase output of test set. This control must be in
the full counterclockwise position (Zero Start) to turn High Voltage On. Under normal circumstances,
Voltage Control should always be returned to zero and voltage displayed on the voltmeter allowed to
decay to zero before pressing High Voltage Off.
11. THERMAL OVERLOAD. Circuit breaker protects primary of high voltage transformer. If circuit breaker
trips, turn High Voltage Off and return Voltage Control knob to zero before resetting.
12. GUARD TERMINAL. Connect to Ground terminal (#13) with Grounding Clip for Guard Mode
operation. Connect currents that need to bypass the currentmeter to this point. Low potential side of
specimen must be isolated from ground to use this mode and will be connected to Return post. (See
section on Return – Ground – Guard for more information.)
13. GROUND (GND) TERMINAL. Connects to facility ground. See (#12), (#14) and (#15) for more
information.
14. GROUNDING CLIP. The Grounding Clip must always be connected from the Ground post to either the
Return post or the Guard post. Do not operate the unit with the clip disconnected.
(See section on Return – Ground – Guard for more information.)
15. RETURN (RTN) TERMINAL. Connect to Ground terminal (#13) with grounding clip for normal operation.
Always connect low potential side of test specimen to this point. This is the metered connection point for
measuring current. This mode must be used if low potential side of test object is grounded or has a
ground reference. (See section on Return – Ground – Guard for more information.)
16. HV OUTPUT LEAD. This lead is always attached to the high potential side of the specimen under test.
17. CURRENTMETER RANGE SELECTOR. Rotate to desired range. With capacitive loads, selector will
normally be placed in highest current range and then ranged lower as appropriate.
18. CURRENTMETER. Displays current out of High Voltage Lead (#16) or into Return terminal depending
upon mode of measurement.
19. ANALOG CURRENT INDICATOR. Meter displays current from 0-100% of range to give visual
indications of capacitive charging conditions or to show changing current conditions that are not easily
determined from digital meters.
20. VOLTMETER RANGE SELECTOR. Rotate to appropriate setting for test voltage.
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SECTION 3: ELECTRICAL SET-UP
1. Locate the desired location for the test set. Prepare the main power input cable for plugging into the
proper facility power (i.e., 120 volts AC or 220 volts AC). Leave plug unconnected at this time.
WARNING
Main Power switch on front panel must be in the OFF (O) position before proceeding. Make sure
Test object is de-energized and discharged.
1. Place currentmeter in desired mode of operation by connecting the jumper clip between Return (RTN) and
Ground (GND) or Guard (GRD) and Ground (GND) binding posts. The normal connection is between
Ground and Return. See Section on Return-Ground-Guard for more information on this connection.
2. Connect the Ground (GND)” connection to facility ground using the ground test lead provided.
3. Connect the low potential side of test specimen to terminal labeled Return (RTN). Use red test lead
provided.
4. Connect the high voltage output cable to the high potential side of test specimen. Keep shielded part of
high voltage cable away from test specimen high voltage points.
5. Connect the input main power cable to appropriate power source. Check Technical Specifications tag on
unit, for proper input voltage.
WARNING
Improper contact with the test leads on this equipment can cause harmful or fatal electrical shock.
Do not touch test leads while a test is in process. This equipment should only be operated by
someone familiar with high voltage testing and safety procedures
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SECTION 4: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
This equipment should only be operated by personnel familiar with high voltage testing and safety
procedures. Improper operation may result in injury or death and can cause damage to the unit or
test object.
2. Check that the Voltage Control dial is set to "0" (Zero Start position).
3. Select the proper voltmeter range, currentmeter range, and current trip setting.
4. Turn on the Control Main Power switch. The Power On lamp will illuminate.
5. Momentarily press the HV On pushbutton. The high voltage will be applied to the cable and the HV On
switch lamp will illuminate. (Zero Start and External Interlock Loop conditions must be met and Reset
lamp must be extinguished.)
6. With HV On, rotate the Voltage Control dial and watch the Output Voltmeter and Output Currentmeter
until desired levels are reached.
NOTE: When testing samples that are largely capacitive in nature, it may be necessary to place
currentmeter range switch in the 20mA position. Operator must then slowly raise output watching the
currentmeter and allowing the test sample to "charge up."
7. Record data, if desired, and lower the Voltage Control to Zero after testing is completed. Use Discharge
or Grounding stick to discharge specimen or allow voltage to return to zero. Press HV Off button; high
voltage will be shut off, the HV (On) switch lamp will extinguish, and the High Voltage Off/Ready lamp
will illuminate.
Overcurrent Failure
8. If an overcurrent situation occurs (output current exceeds Overcurrent Trip setpoint), the over-current
relay will activate, de-energizing the test set (High Voltage Off). To regain high voltage, the Reset button
must be pressed, and the Voltage Control dial must be returned to zero. Press the HV On button
momentarily to turn High Voltage back on.
9. After all testing is completed; turn off the front panel Main Power switch. Remove the input power cable
from the facility power input.
10. CAUTION: Make certain that the test specimen is totally discharged and grounded before
removing test cables.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Calculating Meg-Ohms The Impedance of a test object can be determined by the formula:
V/I=R where voltage in Volts divided by current in Amps equals Resistance in Ohms.
When voltages are in Kilovolts and currents are in Milliamps, a more direct method is to directly divide
Kilovolts by Milliamps to obtain the result directly in Meg-Ohms.
KV/mA=Meg-Ohms
Many times, though, the current will be in micro amps. In this case, micro amps must first be converted to
milliamps, or the formula must be changed to accommodate micro amps.
Micro amps can be converted to milliamps by dividing by 1,000.
The result can now be used directly in the above formula. 10kV divided by .05mA equals 200Meg-Ohms
An alternate method is to use the formula; Kilovolts divided by Microamps multiplied by 1,000 equals Meg-
Ohms.
KV/uA x 1,000=Meg-Ohms
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The unit contains a currentmeter feature useful in measurement of different current sources. For setup, refer
to Figure 5-1.
This is the standard measurement configuration. The Ground jumper is installed between the Ground
(GND) post and the Return (RTN) post. The low potential side of the test specimen is connected to
Return. It can initially be isolated from ground or tied to ground. When it is connected to Return in this
mode, it will be grounded through the Ground jumper if it was initially isolated from ground. This mode
measures all output current from the test set.
If the low potential side of the test specimen will not or can not be isolated from ground, Return Mode is
the hookup mode that must be used. Any connections made to Guard must be isolated from ground in
this mode and will bypass the currentmeter. All currents to Ground and Return will be measured in this
mode.
2. Guard Mode:
In this mode, the Ground jumper is connected to the Guard post and Ground post. The low potential side
of the test specimen must be isolated from ground and connected to the Return post. Only current to the
Return post will be measured by the currentmeter. Any stray leakage currents to ground or from sources
connected to Guard will bypass the currentmeter and not be measured such as stray leakage currents to
ground, stray currents to shields or housings tied to Ground or Guard, etc. In this mode, the low potential
side of the specimen must be isolated from ground. If the low potential side of the specimen cannot or will
not be isolated from ground, this mode can not be used to accurately measure current flow.
NOTE: Do not operate unit with the ground jumper removed or not connected to either Return or Guard.
Make sure the Ground post is connected to a good earth ground. See connection diagrams on next page.
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RETURN-GROUND-GUARD CONNECTIONS
Figure 5-1
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SECTION 6: CALIBRATION
WARNING:
Calibration should only be done by persons familiar with High Voltage testing and safety
procedures.
All calibrations have been done at the factory. Periodic calibration of the output voltmeter and output
currentmeter should be done annually.
NOTE: Refer to Electrical Diagram Section for schematics pertaining to the model number of your test set.
R19 R17 R113 R84 R82 R80 R78 R77 R87 R72 R69
75 kV 20 kV VOLT 20mA 2mA 200µA 20µA CURRENT RANGE 110% 10%
VM VM OFFSET CM CM CM CM OFFSET OVLD OVLD OVLD
1. Output Voltmeter
Connect a precision high voltage voltmeter across the output to ground on 20 kV output, with the
Voltage Range switch set to 20 kV. Raise the output to approximately 80% of the output rating. Adjust
the reading on the panel meter (M2) by means of potentiometer R17 to a corresponding reading.
Repeat procedure with precision high voltage voltmeter connected between the 75 kV output and
ground with the Voltage Range switch set to 75 kV. Adjust R19 to match precision voltmeter at 80% of
output rating.
2. Output Currentmeter
It is necessary to connect adequately rated High Voltage loads (isolated from ground) to the high voltage
unit that will allow each full range current to be drawn at approximately 15% or higher output voltage.
This allows sufficient resolution to adjust current levels.
Place Binding Post Configuration in GUARD MODE. (Jumper clip is installed between “GRD” and
“GND” posts.)
Connect a precision ammeter between the low potential side of the appropriate high voltage load and
the “RTN” post. Select the 20 uA meter range. Raise the output to approximately 80% of the range
rating. Adjust the reading on the panel meter (M1) by means of potentiometer R78 to a corresponding
reading. Repeat for 200 uA, 2 mA and 20 mA ranges adjusting R80, R82 and R84, respectively. (High
Voltage load will need to change when changing range).
NOTE: An optional method is to use current injection between RTN and GND (Guard Mode).
Do not turn High Voltage on for this method!
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CALIBRATION
3. Overcurrent
This calibration should not need adjustment (factory adjusted). If the Overcurrent Circuit is out of
calibration, perform the following steps.
a. With unit off, short the output terminal to ground through an appropriate currentmeter. (A High
Voltage Load will give better resolution and make calibration easier and more accurate. Minimum
recommended resistance: 100K ohm, 100 watt.).
b. Set the Current Trip potentiometer on the front panel to "1” and the current range switch to 20mA.
c. Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 10% of rated current (2mA) is displayed
on the currentmeter.
d. Adjust potentiometer R69 until the Reset lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
f. Turn on HV On and adjust the output current slowly until 110% of rated current (22mA) is displayed
on meter.
g. Adjust potentiometer R72 until the Overload lamp illuminates and high voltage is shut off.
h. Repeat steps "b" through "g" as necessary until both settings are calibrated.
4. Range Overcurrent. R87 sets an overcurrent for the ranges and should be set to trip at approximately
112% of full range current on medium range setting with current trip potentiometer set at “11.”.
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
General
If the controls do not operate properly after having been used according to the instructions, the following hints
may help.
• Faulty U13.
• Faulty DC Power Supply circuit.
• Faulty relay contacts.
• Faulty R7 over current trip potentiometer.
4. Currentmeter inoperable?
5. Voltmeter inoperable?
• Meter damaged.
• No high voltage present at output.
• Faulty connection in voltmeter circuit.
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SECTION 8: STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
If the equipment will be stored for a prolonged period, the following precautions are recommended.
1. Cover the equipment and keep in a warm, dry environment (95% maximum humidity, 5 to 50 Celsius).
2. DO NOT In any case store the test unit outdoors, unless previously specified in the original purchase
agreement.
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SECTION 9: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
SYMBOLES POUR SCHEMA DE CIRCUIT
SYMBOLE ZU SCHEMA
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SECTION 10: RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
Phenix Technologies recommends that the customer purchase and stock the following parts for normal
maintenance of the unit. The recommended quantity should be sufficient to support the unit during normal
operation.
If the unit will be operated at an isolated site for an extended period or will be subjected to unusual stresses, a
larger quantity of parts should be stocked as spares. In such cases, contact the Service Department at
Phenix Technologies for a recommendation.
Current prices may be obtained by contacting the Service Department at Phenix Technologies.
Computer Recommended
Part Name Number Quantity
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475-20 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART
NO.
CONTROLS
C1, 4 47uF 20V CAPACITOR 2 1096510
C2, 3 1 uF 50V CAPACITOR 2 1094051
C5, 6,10 .033 uF 630v CAPACITOR 3 1093300
CABLE-GROUND 20 FT. GROUND CABLE ASSY. 1 30080011
CABLE-HV 20 FT. HV CABLE ASSY. 1 30070011
CABLE-RTN 20 FT. RED RETURN CABLE ASSY. 1 30080010
CB1 (120V) CIRCUIT BREAKER, 10 AMP, 2-POLE 1 1601314
CB1 (220V) CIRCUIT BREAKER, 5 AMP, 2 POLE 1 1601308
CORD INPUT POWER CORD 1 1077167
F1 FUSE, 1 AMP 1 1603601
F1 FUSE HOLDER 1 1603920
J1 BINDING POST, RED 1 1351102
J2 BINDING POST, GREEN 1 1351103
J3 BINDING POST, WHITE 1 1351104
J1-3 SHORTING BAR 1 1351110
LP1 LENS CLEAR LENS EAO 1 1422153
LP2 LENS LENS, RED EAO 1 1422150
LP3 LENS LENS, GREEN EAO 1 1422151
LP4 LENS LENS, BLUE EAO 1 1422148
LP1 SOCKET LAMP SOCKET EAO 1 1423300
LP1, LP4 LED WHITE 28VDC 2 1420163
LP2 LED RED 28VDC 1 1420162
LP3 LED GREEN 28VDC 1 1420161
M1-M2 METER-DIGITAL, 3 ½ DIGIT LCD 2 1506400
M1-M2 METER PROTECTION BOARD ASSY. 2 31138800
M1-M2 10 CON RIBBON CABLE 6 FT 1079909
M3 METER-ANALOG 1 ½” 1 1501016
MOV1, 2 MOVISTOR, V130LA10A 2 1606100
P1 POWER INPUT RECEPTACLE 1 1153228
PCB Assy. PCB1387: 475-20 CONTROL BOARD 1 31138702
PCB PCB 1458 (MTG FOR R1-R5) 1 31145800
R1, R2 RESISTOR, 300 OHM, .5W, 1% 2 1720600
R5 RESISTOR, 3.0K OHM, .25W, 1% 1 1722087
R4 RESISTOR, 30K OHM, .25W, 1% 1 1722570
R5 RESISTOR, 300K OHM, .5W, 1% 1 1724600
R7 POTENTIOMETER, LINEAR, 10K, 2W 1 1761098
R7 DIAL BLACK STATOR 1 1355905
R7 DIAL 0-11 NUMBERED DIAL 1 1355910
R7 KNOB BLACK KNOB 1 1355101
R7 KNOB KNOB CAP 1 1355102
SG1, 2 SPARK GAP-90V 2 1605110
SW1 SWITCH, PUSHBUTTON, LATCHING, 1 POLE 1 1860260
SW 2,3,4 SWITCH, PUSHBUTTON, MOMENTARY, 1-POLE 3 1860120
SW5 SWITCH, ROTARY, 3 POLE, 4 POS.-SH. 1 1863042
SW6 SWITCH, ROTARY, 2 POLE, 2-6POS.-SH. 1 1863047
SW5, 6 KNOB KNOB, ¼” 2 1355310
SW7 SWITCH, ROLLER, CAM, ZERO START 1 1866005
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475-20 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART
NO.
SX1 FEMALE 2 PIN CHASSIS CONN. 1 1151152
SX1 PIN-FEMALE 20GA 2 1151174
SX1 PLUG MALE 2 PIN CABLE CONN. 1 1151162
SX1 PLUG CABLE CLAMP 1 1151186
SX1 PLUG CONTACT SOLDER PINS MALE 2 1151176
THERMAL OVERLOAD PUSHBUTTON THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER-7A 1 1601420
T1 VARIABLE TRANSFORMER 1 1890120
T2 (220V UNITS) TRANSFORMER, STEP DOWN, 230/115 1 1894432
Z1-6 1-5KE18A TRANSORB 6 1780065
Z7, 8 1-5KE18C TRANSORB 2 1780069
CASE 1 2100523
FRONT PANEL 1 42000051
HV UNIT
R1 RESISTOR, 300 MEG OHM, 18W, 1% 1 1748420
R2,3,4 RESISTOR, 150K OHM, 7.2W, 1% 3 1744275
SOL1 4X239 SOLENOID 120VAC 3/4" STROKE 1 1704205
CR1 HI-VOLT XRAY BD 150kV 220mA 1 1782500
C1 .0042uF, 75kV CAPACITOR 1 1091600
T1 GO1-2179 1 38342179
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SECTION 11: PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
Replacement parts are available from Phenix Technologies, Inc.
Changes to Phenix Technologies' products are sometimes made to accommodate improved components as
they become available, and to give you the benefit of the latest technical improvements developed in our
Engineering Department. It is, therefore, important when ordering parts to include the serial number of the unit
as well as the part number of the replacement part.
When your purchase order is received at our office, a representative of Phenix Technologies will contact you to
confirm the current price of the part being ordered. If a part you order has been replaced with a new or improved
part, an applications engineer will contact you concerning any change in part number.
Service Department
Phenix Technologies, Inc.
75 Speicher Drive
Accident, Maryland 21520
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If for any reason it should become necessary to return this equipment to the factory, the Service Department of
Phenix Technologies, Inc. must be given the following information:
If Phenix Technologies, Inc. deems return of the part appropriate, it will then issue an "Authorization for
Return."
NOTE: Material received at this plant without the proper authorization shall be held as "Customer's Property"
with no service until the proper steps have been taken.
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Phenix Technologies made significant efforts to ensure that the materials in this Operator’s
Manual are correct. If there are concerns or comments as you have used this information,
Phenix Technologies appreciates any feedback.
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