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GW Instek GPT-15012 Electrical Safety Analyzer Introduction

Posted by Batter Fly 04-07-2024 0 Comment(s) 1946 Testen en Meten,

GW Instek introduces the high DC voltage model of safety analyzer - the GPT-15012, which is the safety analyzer to comply with IEC 61010-2-034 (Safety requirement for electrical requirement for measurement, control and laboratory use - particular requirements for measurement equipment for insulation resistance and test equipment for electric strength), which stipulates that the requirements of the software and hardware interfaces must be followed while designing high voltage and insulation resistance test and measurement instruments so as to ensure that users are provided with necessary protection and warning while using the instruments. Due to the high voltage output characteristics of GPT-15012, it is particularly suitable for the safety testing requirements of various high-voltage insulation products, such as energy storage/photovoltaic components, high-voltage relays, wires, cables, and so on.

The GPT-15012 safety analyzer can conduct DC withstanding voltage test and insulation resistance test and utilizes a high-efficient PWM amplifier to effectively exclude the influence from the fluctuating input voltage or distorted waveforms to guarantee a stable high-voltage output while conducting withstanding voltage test on the DUT to meet the safety regulations such as IEC, EN, UL, CSA, GB, JIS that demand the test requirements for various electronic/electrical products or parts.

To comply with IEC 61010-2-034 requirements, the series takes into account of safety by adopting the double insulation design for input power supply and output voltage to enhance user safety. Additionally, the retracted on-off switch design (START key) and various (optional) mechanisms for test activation (for instance, press and hold for 1 second to activate, activation by pressing double keys, etc.) are incorporated into the series to avoid accidentally touching that results in high voltage/large current output causing damage and danger to products or users. High illumination LED lights (flashing or permanently lit) and a high volume audial indicator are included in designing the series to provide warnings of the status of the on-going tests or judgement results from the safety analyzer. On top of that, the DUT will be automatically discharged to the safe voltage (approximately 30V) after each test to prevent large residual test voltage from causing harm to users.

The series utilizes 7-inch color TFT LCD and inherits the consistent simplicity key design style of the product family to allow users to experience easy operations and a clear observation of the test results. The major test functions include DC withstanding voltage test (DC 12kV/10mA) and insulation resistance test (DC 50V~5000V/50GΩ max.) The GPT-15012 also collocates with superb output adjustment resolution, measurement resolution (DC withstanding voltage: 0.1μA; insulation resistance: 0.1MΩ), controllable voltage ramp up and ramp down time settings, and upper/lower limit judgement settings, and large capacitance test capability (up to 47uF) for DUT with large capacitance such as surge absorber and large capacitance on the input terminal of EMC/EMI prevention. For Insulation resistance, provides 10mA pre-charged current (fixed) to first rapidly fully charge the DUT’s capacitive load and then to conduct test and measurement so as to avoid misjudgment from fluctuating inrush current. All the above features of the series facilitate a more flexible execution of the required tests so that users can obtain accurate test and measurement results.

The statistic function is the highlight of the series. Test items, number of tests, judgement results are recoded after testing and the test results can be shown by bar graph on the display. Users can immediately learn the status of product tests and judgement distribution during the manufacturing process without using a PC. The other strong feature is the sweep function, which can be used for the analysis on product’s crash point. Users can use the sweep mode to see the curve diagram of the test results after finishing the functional tests. Users can also select any time point during the process to analyze the relation between voltage and current. The test result of the certain period of time can be swept by setting start and stop time points to analyze the relation between voltage and current under that time frame. Furthermore, the tabular continuity test function can combine 10 manual memory sets to carry out automatic tests or 9 manual memory sets with one connection device to connect next automatic test so as to increase the test items of the continuity test. Users can obtain various test values and judgement results without switching to a different display screen.

Other functions and features of the GPT-15012 includes 100 sets of manual test as well as 100 sets of auto test memory for the storage of different test conditions and the saved test conditions can be exported to another GPT-15012 through USB flash drive to quick replication and expansion of production line equipment; barcode scanner can be conducted to the front panel USB host of GPT-15012 for managing test condition of DUT and then be able to quick and correctly recall required test condition; rear output terminal for system integration; front panel remote control terminal mount/rear panel Signal I/O for users to conveniently control the analyzer’s output/stop based upon the requirements. The USB storage function allows test results to be stored in the USB flash drive or internal memory to save the trouble of using a PC, and the function is conducive to the follow-up data analysis. For users with the requirements of PC control and test results recording, the series also provides RS-232C, USB and option GPIB or LAN.

Analyze Your Safety Tests

Meets IEC 61010-2-034 design requirements

Providing the markets with safe electronic products is the responsibility of every manufacturer! Similarly, safety analyzer that tests whether electronic products meet safety regulations must attach the importance to the safety it provides! GPT-15000 is the world's first safety analyzer to comply with IEC 61010-2-034 (Safety requirement for electrical requirement for measurement, control and laboratory use – particular requirements for measurement equipment for insulation resistance and test equipment for electric strength). Apart from this, the safety considerations also include double insulation for input and output voltages, safe output/warning mechanism, post-test discharge mechanism, etc. to ensure user safety during the operation.

 

High Accuracy and High Resolution Testing Performance

High Adjustment and Measurement Resolution

For production tests and characteristic verification of various high-voltage insulation products, the GPT-15012 provides a withstand voltage test voltage (DC 12kV) that can be adjusted in 1V steps with current measurement resolutions up to 0.1μA to realize the small leakage current measurement for products or components. In addition, the insulation resistance test voltage can be adjusted in 50V steps from a DC output range of 50V to 5000V, and the resistance measurement resolution can reach 0.1MΩ. With these functions, users can perform various safety tests and verifications with high accuracy and reliability.

 

Flexible supplementary testing mechanism

Testing Period Timing

To make tests compliant with the test requirements of relevant safety regulations, the GPT-15012 provides a more flexible output sequence setting starting from the start point of the test. Taking the withstand voltage test as an example, the initial voltage can be set. Users determine the initial voltage ratio (i.e., the ratio of the rated test voltage), and then the voltage ramp up can also be set to reduce the risk of insulation breakdown or damage to the DUT caused by transient high voltages. After the rated test voltage is reached, the upper/lower limit judgement window, delay judgment and test timer mechanism can be set to assist users to conduct tests smoothly and correctly. The new voltage ramp down time setting allows users to test with a ramp down voltage to avoid the impact of excessively high rated test voltage to instantaneous discharge on the DUT. With respect to the insulation resistance test, other than the newly added grounding mode to perform test in accordance with the actual grounding state of the DUT, the setting mechanism of the supplementary upper/lower limit judgement is also added to shorten the test time. The user-definable mode mechanisms include: STOP ON FAIL: The test is terminated as soon as the FAIL setting is met; STOP ON PASS: The test is terminated as long as the PASS setting is met, or TIMER: judgement is conducted when the timer time is reached.

 

Statistic and analysis

Statistic

Analysis

The GPT-15012 provides the statistic function, which can record the test functions and judgment results in the temporary storage area (60,000 lots max.). Users can immediately learn the test of each function during the test without using a PC. The distribution of the good products can be analyzed to understand the quality of the batch based on the data. If most of them fall at the critical point that is close to be categorized as defect product, the results can be found in the test process in time so as to improve the manufacturing process and stop the defect products from entering the markets to ensure the reliability of products after leaving the factory.

Sweep and tabular automatic test

Sweep function

Tabular automatic test

The GPT-15012 features a unique sweep function, which displays a curve diagram of the test results of the DUT. Test readings are recorded point by point based on the applied test voltage or current and relevant settings (such as initial voltage, ramp up time, test time, or ramp down time). After the test is completed, users can learn the amount of applied energy (voltage or current) at a specific time point and the results of measurement parameters by moving the cursor position so as to help users understand the changes of the measurement parameters (current or resistance) during the test. The function can also be used to determine the critical break down of the DUT.

With respect to the automatic test function, each automatic test has up to 10 manual test items and all related settings and result judgement are presented in a table, so that users can easily obtain the results of all test items at a time. Other than that, if there are multiple automatic test connection requirements, uses only need to select CON in the last item of the table to automatically connect the automatic measurement of the next position (such as AUTO-012 ~ AUTO-013).

 

Barcode function

Barcode Setting

Barcode Execute

GPT-15012 supports the connection mechanism of the barcode machine. Users can manage the test conditions of each DUT through the use and setting of the barcode machine, which is especially suitable for mixed-type production lines. By scanning the barcode of the DUT, GPT-15012 can automatically reveal the corresponding test conditions, which can avoid using wrong conditions and causing damage to the DUT.

 

Setting Data Export / Import mechanism

Setting Data Export / Import

In order to expedite the deployment of the production line and achieve the consistency of test conditions, GPT-15012 provides a mechanism that can replicate test conditions. Users only need to set test conditions for one unit, and all settings can be copied via a USB flash drive. Other than the rapid setting of consistent test conditions, it can also avoid the difference while conducting settings.

 

Complete test data retrieval interface

Storage function

Self-defined Signal I/O

In order to facilitate users to analyze the results of the safety test, GPT-15012 provides the USB storage function in addition to its own statistic and analysis functions. When a USB is inserted and the storage function is activated, each time the test button (START) is pressed, the test results of all tests (every manual or automatic test item) are automatically saved to the USB in the form of a text file (txt) for follow-up analysis. When there is no USB flash drive available, users can turn on the internal memory storage function (up to 30,000 lots) to store the results of each test in the internal memory first, and then transfer them to an external device via a USB flash drive when available.

For interface connections, the GPT-15012 offers external control or a variety of remotely connected ports such as a signal I/O port that can be used to connect an external controller or PLC. The signal I/O’s output signal pins can be self-defined so as to collocate with various PLC control requirements. Besides, the entire series is equipped with RS-232C and USB device (GPIB is optional) for easy retrieval of test data and results by connecting a PC.

 

Key Features:

  • DC 12kV / 10mA and IR 5kV / 50GΩ
  • 7" TFT LCD
  • Comply with IEC 61010-2-034 design requirement
  • Manual and Auto Mode
  • RMS Current Measurement
  • Zero Crossing Turn-on Operation
  • Controllable Ramp-up and Ramp-down Time
  • Statistics and Analysis Function
  • Capacitive Load Testing Capability up to 47μF
  • Sweep Function for DUT Characteristic Analysis
  • Convenience Listed AUTO mode easy to read result and judge
  • Internal Storage and USB Storage available
  • Barcode function available
  • Setting Data Export/Import
  • Rear panel output available
  • Included interfaces: RS-232C, USB host/device, Signal I/O
  • Optional interfaces: GPIB or LAN
  • Universal power input


 




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