Multi-Channel Hipot Tester GPT-9500 Series USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER
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Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5 GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 9 GPT-9500 Series Overview ................... 10 Front Panel Overview ........................... 14 Rear Panel Overview ............................ 18 Status Bar ............................................ 21 Set Up .................................................. 23 OPERATION ...........................................
GPT-10000 Series User Manual Status System .................................... 275 GPT-9500 Specifications .................... 276 GPT-9503/9513 Dimensions .............. 281 Declaration of Conformity .................. 282 INDEX ..........................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument. WARNING Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines General Guideline CAUTION Position Guideline Do not place any heavy object on the instrument. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9500 does not fall under category II, III or IV. Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation. Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the building installation. Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9500 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”. Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the safety analyzer in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. After going through the overview, please read the safety considerations in the Set Up chapter. GPT-9500 Series Overview .............................................. 10 Series lineup...................................................................................10 Lineup Overview ......................................................................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GPT-9500 Series Overview Series lineup The GPT-9500 Series are multi-channel AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance safety tester. The GPT-9513 is AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance tester with 8 channels scan – Hi & Lo setup functions. The GPT-9503 is AC/DC withstanding voltage and insulation resistance tester with 8 channels scan – Hi setup functions.
GETTING STARTED Lineup Overview Model name ACW DCW IR Scan - Hi GPT-9503 GPT-9513 Scan - Lo Main Features Performance Features Interface ACW: 5kVAC DCW: 6kVDC IR: 50V~1kV 8-CH Scanner Ramp up time control Fall time control Safety discharge 501 test conditions (MANU mode) 99 steps per group (AUTO mode) 99 groups for total 500 memory locations (AUTO mode) Over temperature, voltage and current protection View, Edit, Ready, Tes
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Accessories Standard Accessories Part number Description GHT-115 x 1* Test lead set GHT-116B x 1* Test lead (Black) GHT-116R x 8* Test lead (Red) Region dependent Power cord N/A Interlock wire * Please refer to the packing list since the accessories may vary.
GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check the contents before using the GPT-9500 series. Opening the box Contents (single unit) GPT-9500 unit GHT-115 test lead x1* Quick Start Guide User manual CD GHT-116B test lead x 1 (Black) * Power cord x1 (region dependent) GHT-116R test leads x 8 (Red) * Interlock wire * Please refer to the packing list since the accessories may vary.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Front Panel Overview GPT-9503/9513 G F E PASS 1 2 STOP GPT - 9503 D FAIL C CAUTION AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Insulation Resistance / Scanner Tester HIGH VOLTAGE 5.0 kVAC MAX. 6.0 kVDC MAX.
GETTING STARTED STOP button The STOP button is used to stop/cancel tests. The STOP button will also put the tester in the READY status to begin testing. START button The START button is used to start tests. The START button can be used to start tests when the tester is in the READY status. Pressing the START button will put the tester in the TEST status. POWER switch Turns the power on. The tester will always start up with the AUTO (0) test setting display.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual UTILITY/ HARDCOPY key UTILITY changes to the main utility setting page. Long press HARDCOPY key for 1 second to take a screenshot. Make sure an USB flash disk is inserted before the action. CONTINUITY terminal The CONTINUITY terminal (red) is used for CONT (Continuity) test. Refer to page 102 for test lead connection of CONTINUITY. RETURN terminal The RETURN terminal (black) is used for ACW, DCW and IR tests.
GETTING STARTED PASS/FAIL indicators The PASS and FAIL indicators light up upon a PASS or FAIL test result at the end of a MANU test or AUTO test. Arrow Keys The arrow keys are used to select the digit of a value that is being edited. Display 4.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Rear Panel Overview GPT-9503/9513 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AC 100 240V 50/60Hz 400VA MAX. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATED FUSE. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. GND DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. SER. NO. LB RS232 INTER LOCK SIGNAL I / O TEST OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE INDICATOR CAUTION 5.
GETTING STARTED RS232 Interface Port The RS232 port is used for remote control. USB B-Type Interface Port The USB B-Type port is used for remote control. SIGNAL I/O port The SIGNAL I/O port is used to monitor the tester status (PASS, FAIL, TEST) and input (START/ STOP signals). INTERLOCK Terminal The INTERLOCK terminal is used to connect with interlock wire for safety operation.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GND Connect the GND (ground) terminal to the earth ground. AC Mains Input AC Mains Input for Power Cord Socket: 100 – 240 VAC ±10%. The fuse holder contains the AC mains fuse. For fuse replacement details, see page 45. The RETURN terminal is used for ACW, DCW and IR tests. Note that it can be shared by HIGH VOLTAGE output terminals (CH1 – CH8) jointly at the same time.
GETTING STARTED Status Bar Background Identify each icon within the top status bar.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Remote Control It indicates the unit is under remote control. Refer to page 195 for details. RS232 It indicates RS-232 interface is activated. Refer to page 181 and 197 for details. USB - CDC It indicates USB - CDC interface is activated. Refer to page 181 and 196 for details. USB - TMC It indicates USB - TMC interface is activated. Refer to page 181 and 196 for details. ERROR It indicates error occurs in command of remote control.
GETTING STARTED Set Up Tilting the Stand Horizontal position Place the unit on a flat surface horizontally. Tilt stand position Gently pull the 2 stands out from the bottom and the unit will be placed in the tilt stand position.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Line Voltage Connection and Power Up Background Steps The GPT-9500 accepts line voltages of 100 240V at 50Hz or 60Hz. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC Mains Input socket on the rear panel. 2. If the power cord does not have an earth ground, ensure the ground terminal is connected to an earth ground. Warning Ensure the power cord is connected to an earth ground. Failure could be harmful to the operator and instrument. 3. Press the Power button. 4.
GETTING STARTED How to edit parameter value promptly Background Steps to edit a value in MANU test The GPT-9500 Tester generally uses the scroll wheel, arrow keys and Enter key to edit numerical values. The following section will explain some tips in detail. 1. Under MANU test, press the EDIT soft-key followed by pressing the RAMP TIME soft-key to enter the parameter field. 2. The selected parameter (RAMP) will be underlined in orange. Use the scroll wheel to increase or decrease the value. 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 5. Repeat the steps above for all the relevant digits. 6. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Note 26 By default the value to be edited starts at the lowest digit with cursor covering the entire value. By pressing the arrow keys the cursor will move to each digit.
GETTING STARTED Workplace Precautions Background WARNING The GPT-9500 is a high voltage instrument that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure a safe work environment. The GPT-9500 generates voltages in excess of 5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument. 1. Only technically qualified personnel should be allowed to operate the hipot tester.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Operating Precautions Background WARNING The GPT-9500 is a high voltage instrument that outputs dangerous voltages. The following section describes precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure that the tester is operated in a safe manner. The GPT-9500 generates voltages of up to 5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings and directions given in the following section when using the instrument. 1.
GETTING STARTED 6. Only connect the test leads to the HIGH VOLTAGE terminals before the start of a test. Keep the test leads disconnected at all other times. 7. Always press the STOP button when pausing testing. 8. Do not leave the hipot tester unattended. Always turn the power off when leaving the testing area. 9. When remotely controlling the hipot tester, ensure adequate safety measures are in place to prevent: Inadvertent output of the test voltage.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Basic Safety Checks Background The GPT-9500 tester is a high voltage device and as such, daily safety checks should be made to ensure safe operation. 1. Ensure all test leads are not broken and are free from defects such as cracks or splitting. 2. Ensure the tester is always connected to an earth ground. 3.
OPERATION OPERATION Menu Tree...................................................................... 33 Menu Tree Overview....................................................................34 Test Lead Connection ..................................................... 39 ACW, DCW, IR Connection ........................................................39 MANU Tests .................................................................. 40 Choose/Recall a MANU Test Number ......................................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AUTO Tests .................................................................... 90 Choose/Recall an AUTO Test ..................................................... 91 Creating an AUTO Test Name .................................................... 92 Adding a MANU Step to the AUTO Test.................................. 93 Viewing and Editing AUTO Group ........................................... 94 Setting AUTO Parameters ..........................................................
OPERATION Menu Tree This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses and modes for the GPT-9500 tester, which has two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO), one utility mode (UTILITY) and 5 main operation statuses (VIEW, EDIT, READY, TEST and STOP).
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Menu Tree Overview MANU Mode MANU mode is used to create and/or execute a single test. Only under MANU mode can parameters be edited for each manual test. MANU mode AUTO Mode AUTO mode indicates that the tester is automatic, which consists of a sequential AUTO test of up to 99 MANU steps. AUTO mode 1 VIEW UTILITY Mode UTILITY mode covers the System, Test as well as Interface settings, which are system-wide and applied to both MANU and partially AUTO tests.
OPERATION Page View for VIEW status Under VIEW status, pressing PAGE key to see each parameter in detail for MANU mode or to see detailed parameters within a list table for AUTO mode.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual VIEW Status VIEW status is used to view the parameters of the selected MANU test/AUTO test. Also, pressing the PAGE key under VIEW status can switch to specific page view for MANU or AUTO mode. VIEW status in MANU test VIEW status in AUTO test 1 VIEW EDIT Status EDIT status is used to edit the MANU test or AUTO test parameters. Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key will save any changes. Pressing the ESC key will cancel any changes.
OPERATION READY Status When the tester is in READY status of MANU or AUTO test, it is ready to begin testing. Pressing the START button will begin testing and put the tester into TEST status. Pressing the MANU/AUTO soft-key will return the tester to VIEW status. Also, pressing the PAGE key under READY status can switch to specific page view for MANU or AUTO mode.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual TEST Status TEST status is active when a MANU test or AUTO test is running. Pressing STOP will cancel the MANU test or the remaining steps in an AUTO test instantly. TEST status in MANU test TEST status in AUTO test STOP Status STOP status is shown when a MANU or an AUTO test did not finish running and has been stopped by user. Pressing STOP will return the tester to READY status.
OPERATION Test Lead Connection This section describes how to connect the GPT-9500 to a DUT for ACW withstanding, DCW withstanding as well as insulation resistance testing. ACW, DCW, IR Connection Background ACW, DCW, IR Connection ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal with the GHT-115 test leads. GPT-9500 High Voltage terminal DUT Return terminal Steps 1. Turn the power off on the tester. 2.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual MANU Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run ACW, DCW and IR manual tests. Each MANU setting described in this chapter only applies to the selected manual test – no other manual tests are affected. Each manual test can be stored/recalled to/from one of 501 memory locations. Each stored manual test can be used as a test step when creating an AUTO test (page 90). 40 Choose/Recall a MANU Test Number → from page 41.
OPERATION Choose/Recall a MANU Test Number Background Steps AC Withstand (ACW), DC Withstand (DCW), Insulation Resistance (IR), Pause (PA) and Open Short Check (OSC) modes can only be created and edited in the MANU mode. MANU number 001 to 500 can be saved and thus be loaded when editing/creating a MANU test or an AUTO test. MANU number 000 acts like a trial mode in that it could not be added into AUTO test. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO softkey to select MANU option. 2.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AUTO group XXX MANU step 019 VIEW status Note When MANU step has been added to AUTO group, the number of AUTO group shows in the prefix (021 in the case below) and the full MANU number turn out bluish.
OPERATION Setting the MANU Test Mode Background Steps Essentially, there are 5 modes, AC Withstand (ACW), DC Withstand (DCW), Insulation Resistance (IR), Pause (PA) and Open Short Check (OSC) modes. Precisely, the previous 3 (ACW, DCW and IR) are for both MANU and AUTO tests, whereas the rest 2 (PA and OSC) are for AUTO test only. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO softkey to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the MODE soft-key. 3. Navigate the scroll wheel to toggle between 5 modes.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Setting the Test Voltage Background Steps The test voltage can be set from 0.050kV to 5kV for ACW, 0.050kV to 6kV for DCW and 0.050kV to 1kV for IR. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the VOLTAGE soft-key. 3. Use the scroll wheel to set the test voltage. ACW DCW IR 0.050kV ~ 5kV 0.050kV ~ 6kV 0.050kV ~ 1kV Set the test voltage 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete.
OPERATION Setting the Ramp UP Time Background Output Voltage Timing Chart (Resistive load) The Ramp Up time is the total time taken for the tester to reach the test voltage level. The Ramp Up time can be set from 000.1 to 999.9 seconds. The Ramp Up time is applicable for ACW, DCW and IR tests. Test V RAMP UP Steps TEST TIME FALL time 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the RAMP TIME soft-key. 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Ramp Time Duration Indicator After pressing START to begin MANU test with set RAMP TIME, a section at the upper left corner of display shows the countdown duration of RAMP TIME, which will run for the full course of set value followed by the set test time.
OPERATION Setting the Test Time Background Output Voltage Timing Chart (Resistive load) This setting is used to set the test time for a test. The test time determines how long the test voltage is applied to DUT. This test time does not include RAMP UP time or FALL time. The test time can be set from 0.3 seconds to 999.9 seconds for ACW, DCW and IR tests, with a resolution of 0.1 seconds for all modes. Also, the test time can be set “CONT.” for all 3 modes.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set the test time 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. CONT. Test Time When it is either ACW, DCW or IR test, the TEST TIME can be set CONT., which means the test time will last infinitely until FAIL judgment occurs. Identical with the regular setting for TEST TIME, use the scroll wheel to set CONT. for TEST TIME value. Test time is set CONT.
OPERATION Test Time Duration Indicator After pressing START to begin MANU test with set TEST TIME, a section at the upper left corner of display shows the countdown duration of set TEST TIME following the end of set RAMP TIME.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Setting the Upper and Lower Limits Background Steps There is both a LOW and HI judgment setting. When the measured value is below the LOW SET setting, the test will be judged as FAIL. When the value exceeds the HI SET setting the test will be judged as FAIL. Any measurement between the LOW SET and HI SET setting is judged as PASS. The LOW SET limit cannot be made greater than the HI SET limit. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2.
OPERATION 4. Press the HI/LO SET soft-key and then use the scroll wheel to set the LO SET limit. ACW (LO) DCW (LO) IR (LO) OFF, 001μA~32.99mA OFF, 001μA~10.99mA 000.1MΩ~50.00GΩ Set LO SET limit 5. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Note *Please note that the resolution of the measured value depends on the resolution of HI SET setting. Note The LO SET setting is limited by the HI SET setting. The LO SET limit cannot be greater than the HI SET limit.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Setting the ARC Detection Background Steps ARC detection, otherwise known as flashover detection, detects fast voltage or current transients that are not normally detected. Arcing is usually an indicator of poor withstanding insulation, electrode gaps or other insulating problems that cause temporary spikes in current or voltage during ACW and DCW testing. ARC mode setting only applies to both ACW and DCW tests. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2.
OPERATION Setting a Reference Value Background Steps The REF# acts as an offset. The REF VALUE is subtracted from the measured current (ACW, DCW) or measured resistance (IR). 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key. 3. For both ACW and DCW modes, press the ARC/REF# soft-key for two times and then use the scroll wheel to set the REF# value.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set REF# value 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Note 54 For IR test, an offset reference value of tester can be automatically created via the GR MODE and OFFSET functions. See page 67 for details.
OPERATION Setting the Scan Arrangement Background As an 8-channel output hipot tester, up to 8 DUTs can be connected and tested with this tester simultaneously. Consequently, user is able to customize own deployments for each channel per varied applications. There are 3 statuses available for each channel, which are “X” meaning open or no connection, “H” standing for Hi-POT & IR output and “L” signaling Return terminal. Steps 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set the SCAN arrangment 5. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Scan Judgments After performing a test, if the “Step By Step Scan (page 179)” is activated, it is available to check judgments of each channel from display where green indicates the channels are passed, whilst red indicates the channel is failed.
OPERATION Note When multiple channels are set “H” simultaneously, it is required to apply to the DUTs of identical property with total leaking current composed of the total amount from each channel. And properly adjust the set current value while considering the leaking current change from each DUT. Be aware that there is certain degree of uncertainty from this test. Be advised to manipulate multi-channels output test when DUTs are of high yield rate and stability.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 4. The on-screen keyboard is shown where user can input a preferred name for MANU test. Use the arrow keys or scroll wheel to move among each character and press INPUT soft-key to input character. Press CAPSLOCK soft-key to toggle between high and low case. Press BACKSPACE soft-key to backspace the inputted word. Press EXIT KeyB to exit from the KeyBoard and discard setting. On-screen Keyboard Functional Soft-keys 5.
OPERATION Setting the Wait Time Background The Wait Time refers to the pending time before judgment appears. Generally, test time begins after ramp up time; however, a wait time can be intervened between ramp up time and test and begins depending on relevant settings. See page 159 for details. The Wait Time is applicable for ACW, DCW and IR tests. Steps 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key for twice. x2 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set the WAIT time value 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Wait Time Indicator When performing MANU test, while the WAIT time is set, the indicator of WAIT time will be shown on the upper right corner of display counting down the set duration during a test progress.
OPERATION Setting the Fall Time Background Output Voltage Timing Chart (Resistive load) The FALL time is the time taken for the DUT to discharge the test voltage level. The FALL time can be set from OFF to 999.9 seconds. The FALL time is applicable for ACW, DCW and IR tests. Test V RAMP UP Steps TEST TIME FALL time 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key for twice. x2 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set the Fall time value 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. FALL Duration Indicator When performing MANU test, after the set TEST TIME is fully completed, a section at the upper right corner of display shows the countdown duration of FALL time, which will run for the full course of set value by user. See the screenshot shown below.
OPERATION Setting the Grounding Mode Background When GROUND MODE is set to ON, the GPT9500 grounds the return terminal to the ground. This mode is best for DUTs that are grounded to an earth ground by their chassis, fixtures or operation environment. This mode measures the potential of the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal with respect to earth ground. This means that any stray capacitance/resistance that leaks to earth ground will also be measured. This is the safest testing mode, though potentially not as accurate.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GROUND MODE = ON, DUT floating GPT-9500 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating GPT-9500 High Voltage terminal Return terminal DUT stray resistance, capacitance GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded GPT-9500 High Voltage terminal Return terminal Warning DUT stray resistance, capacitance When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT, fixtures or connected instrumentation cannot be grounded.
OPERATION Steps 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key for twice. x2 3. Press the GR MODE soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to turn ON/OFF the ground mode. GR MODE ON, OFF Define GR mode 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. Ground mode icon The GR MODE icon on the display appears accordingly.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Setting the IR Test Range Background Steps Due to the measured current range in IR test is way to broader per varied DUT, it is suggested to select an appropriate current range for the applied DUT. This is only available for IR test. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key for twice. x2 3. Press the RANGE soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to set the current range.
OPERATION Setting OFFSET reference value Background Steps The OFFSET is used to determine the offset resistance of the tester. It is imperative to turn ON GR MODE before setting OFFSET value. When an OFFSET is performed, the reference is automatically set to the measured resistance. This function is only applicable to IR test. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the PAGE key three times. x3 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 5. Press the START button to perform the OFFSET function. The resistance of the tester, after the OFFSET has finished, will be added into the OFFEST field with an icon in proximity shown below. OFFSET reference is set OFFSET CLEAR It is available to clear the set OFFSET reference value by clicking the OF CLEAR soft-key. The OFFSET icon will be disappeared meaning no offset reference is set and the OF CLEAR soft-key will be grayed out accordingly.
OPERATION Viewing the Parameters Settings Background Steps After setting up the parameters of each test mode (ACW, DCW and IR), user can check those settings anytime with ease. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select MANU option. 2. Use the scroll wheel to go to the target MANU step. 3. The parameters settings from each test mode are shown below. Use the PAGE key to toggle pages.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual ACW parameters – page 1 ACW ACW parameters – page 2 IR parameters – page 1 IR IR parameters – page 2 70
OPERATION Setting the Pause (PA) Step Background Steps Basically, Pause (PA) step under MANU mode is specifically for AUTO mode. It provides, based on differed applications, a pause action, which is equivalent to an interval, within AUTO group. User is able to define some parameters for the set PA step. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO softkey to select MANU option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key followed by clicking the MODE soft-key. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select the PA option. 4.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 5. Press the MESSAGE soft-key to enter the Message setting, which will be shown when PA step endures. 6. The on-screen keyboard is shown where user can input a preferred Message for PA. Use the scroll wheel to move among each character and press INPUT soft-key to input character. Press CAPSLOCK soft-key to toggle between high and low case. Press BACKSPACE soft-key to backspace the inputted word. Press EXIT KeyB to exit from the KeyBoard and discard setting.
OPERATION Turn ON/OFF SIGNAL 9. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. PA Display While performing AUTO test where PA step is added, the screen will be shown as follows for PA step in which PAUSE TIME starts counting and the defined MESSAGE is clearly shown.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Setting the Open Short Check (OSC) Step Background Open Short Check (OSC) is a MANU step used to define the thresholds when open circuit or short circuit occurs between the test leads and DUT. The section here allows user to assign Hi limit and Low limit for Short and Open status check, respectively. OSC, identical with the PA step, is specifically for AUTO mode. It provides an Open Short check step for multiple channels based on differed applications for AUTO tests. Steps 1.
OPERATION Set the OPEN ratio 5. Press the SHORT soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to define a percentage of SHORT status judgment. SHORT OFF, 100% ~ 500% Set the SHORT ratio 6. Press the SCAN soft-key to enter the SCAN setting. 7. Use the left and right arrow keys to move among each channel, and utilize the scroll wheel to set the status for each channel in light of the practical applications.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual H L X Hi-POT/IR output Return terminal Open/No Connection Set the SCAN arrangment 8. Press the SAVE soft-key to complete. OSC Display Prior to executing OSC action, it is required to get a STD value, for which refer to the page 111. While performing AUTO test where OSC step is added, the screen will be shown as follows for OSC step in which FAIL judgments occurs in that either measured current value is lower than the set OPEN ratio or is higher than the SHORT ratio.
OPERATION Copy a MANU step Background Steps In order promptly duplicate a MANU step, follow the steps below for easy setup. 1. Make sure the unit is within the VIEW status under MANU mode. If it is under READY status, press the VIEW soft-key to return to the VIEW status. Alternatively, if it is under the EDIT status, press the SAVE soft-key to return to the VIEW status. COPY soft-key VIEW status 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a source MANU step number (000 for example) and press the COPY soft-key.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual MANU step 000 is copied PASTE soft-key The MANU step number 000, from the example above, is replicated to the MANU step number 002 successfully.
OPERATION Clear the tests state Background Steps The state covering TOTAL test counts and judgments of FAIL is clearly shown on the READY status. To erase the records, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the unit is within the READY status. If it is under VIEW status, press the STOP key to return to the READY status. Alternatively, if it is under the EDIT status, press the SAVE softkey followed by the STOP key to return to the READY status.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set the Panel Key Lock Background Steps Key Lock disables the front panel keys from changing the test number, mode or testing parameters. Only the START & STOP buttons required for testing are not disabled. Also, the KEY LOCK soft-key remains functional for user to unlock the function. 1. Make sure the unit is within the READY status under MANU mode. If it is under VIEW status, press the STOP key to return to the READY status.
OPERATION Unlock Key Lock 1. Again, press and hold the KEY LOCK soft-key for 1 second. Functional Soft-keys 2. The on-screen keyboard is shown where user can input password to unlock the key lock. Use the scroll wheel to move among each number and press INPUT soft-key to input number. Press BACKSPACE soft-key to backspace the inputted word. Press EXIT PW to exit from the KeyBoard and discard setting. 3. Press the OK soft-key to unlock the KEY LOCK function. Note The password by default is 12345678.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Running a MANU Test Background Note Steps A test can be run when the tester is in the READY status. The tester cannot start to run a test under the following conditions: A protection setting has been tripped; when a protection setting has been tripped the corresponding error message is displayed on the screen. See page 274 for a comprehensive list of the all the setting errors.
OPERATION 2. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The manual test starts accordingly and the tester goes into the TEST status. TEST status 3. The test will start by showing the ongoing RAMP time followed by ongoing WAIT time and the ongoing TEST time and, finally, the ongoing FALL time. The test will continue until the test is finished or stopped.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual DCW Example Test Voltage Measured Current Test Voltage Measured Resistance IR Example Note Stop the Test WAIT and FALL time only appear when user has activated them. See page 61 and 48 for details. 1. To stop the test at any time when it is running, press the STOP button. The test will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made and the STOP status will be shown.
OPERATION 2. Further press the STOP button again to return to the READY status. Or press the START button to resume the test. Note Do not touch any terminals, test leads or any other connections when the test is ongoing.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual PASS / FAIL MANU Test Background Note If the test is allowed to run to completion (the test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge the test as either PASS or FAIL. The test will be judged PASS when: The HI SET and LO SET limits have not been tripped during the test time. The test will be judged FAIL when: Either the HI SET or LO SET limit has been tripped during the test time.
OPERATION 2. The tester will immediately restore back to the READY status after PASS judgment. However, if the PASS HOLD is activated, PASS judgment will persist until the set duration of PASS HOLD is fully met. Refer to page 82 for details. In addition, pressing the STOP button during the set duration of PASS HOLD can return to READY status immediately. Note PASS Timing Diagrams ACW PASS Timing The buzzer will only sound if the Buzzer is set to ON. See page 142 for details.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual IR PASS Timing START TEST PASS Output V RAMP UP FAIL Judgment time TEST TIME FALL TIME & DISCHARGE 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL will be displayed on screen, the buzzer will sound and the FAIL indicator will be lit red. As soon as a test is judged FAIL, power is cut from the terminals. FAIL judgment 2. The FAIL judgment will be held on the display until the STOP button is pressed. Pressing the STOP button will return the tester back to the READY status.
OPERATION FAIL Timing Diagrams The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW and IR timing for the START status, TEST status and FAIL judgment.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AUTO Tests This section describes how to create, edit and run up to 100 automatic tests. An Automatic test allows you to group up to 99 different MANU tests and run them sequentially within a single AUTO test. Each stored MANU test is used as a test step when creating an AUTO test.
OPERATION Choose/Recall an AUTO Test Background Steps The tester must first be put into AUTO mode to create or run automatic tests. Up to 100 automatic tests can be saved or recalled. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a number of AUTO group. AUTO # Note AUTO Group Number Description 000~099 The AUTO group number can only be chosen in VIEW status. And the AUTO 000 group is specifically for remote control usage.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Creating an AUTO Test Name Background Each AUTO test can have a user-defined test name (Default: IEC-A000XX) up to 13 characters long. See the available list of characters below. Character List Steps 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. 2. Press the NAME soft-key to enter the NAME setting. 3. The on-screen keyboard is shown where user can input a preferred name for AUTO test.
OPERATION On-screen Keyboard Functional Soft-keys 4. Press the SAVE soft-key to confirm the input name. Adding a MANU Step to the AUTO Test Background Steps Up to 99 MANU steps can be added to an AUTO test. Each step is added in a sequential order. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. 2. Press the EDIT soft-key. 3. Use the scroll wheel to choose target MANU step(s) to be added 4. to the AUTO test.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual The selected MANU step number ADD(x) soft-key Note When MANU step has been added to AUTO group, the number of MANU step turn out bluish and thus will be Not added again. MANU number 000 acts like a trial mode in that it could Not be added into AUTO test. 4. Press the ADD(x) soft-key to add the selected MANU step into the AUTO group. Note The (x) behind ADD soft-key signifies the total MANU steps being added into the AUTO group. 5.
OPERATION 2. Press the VIEW soft-key to enter the table page. List of MANU steps of AUTO group Functional Soft-keys Delete MANU Step 3. Use the scroll wheel to move to each MANU step. Press DELETE soft-key to remove MANU step from the table or press DEL ALL to remove the entire MANU steps. Insert MANU Step 4. Use the scroll wheel to move to each MANU step. Press INSERT soft-key to enter the next page. 5.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Selected target MANU step Functional Soft-keys Note When MANU step has been added to AUTO group, the number of MANU step turn out bluish and thus will be Not added again. 6. Press the EXIT soft-key to leave from the AUTO table list. Setting AUTO Parameters Background Steps This is the parameters setting page specific for AUTO test. It has the higher authority over the parameter settings of each MANU step.
OPERATION AUTO Parameters Settings PASS HOLD Background The PASS HOLD setting refers to the holding duration after PASS judgment is shown on the display. When the PASS HOLD setting is set, a PASS judgment is held until the set duration is fully reached. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the PASS HOLD field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the arrow keys and scroll wheel to define a duration. PASS HOLD 000.2s ~ 999.9s 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual STEP HOLD Background The STEP HOLD setting refers to the holding duration after each step within a AUTO group 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the STEP HOLD field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to select an option. When TIME is selected, define an H-TIME by using the arrow keys and the scroll wheel. TIME Step is held until the set duration (HTIME) is reached. 000.2 ~ 999.
OPERATION AFTER FAIL Background The AFTER FAIL setting refers to the ensuing action after FAIL judgment is shown on the display. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the AFTER FAIL field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to select an option. CONT. Next step keeps going even after FAIL judgment appears. STOP AUTO test will be stopped immediately after FAIL judgment of one of the steps appears.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AC FREQ Background A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set, regardless of the input line voltage. The test frequency setting only applies to ACW test. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the AC FREQ field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to select an option. AC FREQ 50Hz, 60Hz 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting RAMP JUDG.
OPERATION 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to turn ON/OFF the function. RAMP JUDG. ON, OFF 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting GFCI Background Note GFCI, Ground Fail Check Interrupt, function is particularly designed to detect if any electrical leakage or accidental interruption between DUT and GPT-9500. Once issue occurs, output will be stopped and warning message shows accordingly. To activate GFCI, the GR MODE should be disabled for test.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GFCI Warning Display GFCI warning message GR CONT. Background Note For some applications, continuity connection is required prior to tests. This section allows user to implement varied methods for continuity test. Make sure to connect the specific cord between CONTINUITY terminal and the DUT before executing test with GR CONT. activation.
OPERATION 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the GR CONT. field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to select an option. When TIME is selected, define a G-TIME by using the arrow keys and the scroll wheel. KEY Test cannot be proceeded to until continuity connection is well established. TIME After continuity connection is wired, test will be started after the set time duration (000.2 ~ 999.9 sec) is reached.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual TIME 104 Test will start after GR wait duration
OPERATION AUTO RANGE Background Note For DCW test, the unit for measured current can be determined by user preferences. AUTO RANGE is only applicable to DCW test. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the AUTO RANGE field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to turn ON/OFF the function. ON The displayed ampere unit is autoadjustable in light of the measured current. OFF The displayed ampere unit is fixed within the unit of mA all the time. 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual OFF Ampere unit is fixed with the unit of mA SCREEN Background There are up to 3 display modes for READY status and test screen of AUTO test. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the SCREEN field. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key followed by using the scroll wheel to select an option. OFF All the information is hidden from display except for system time. ON The entirely full information is shown on display. STAT Only TOTAL and FAIL counts with D.
OPERATION SCREEN Displays OFF ON STAT PART NO., LOT NO. & SERIAL NO. Background It is practical to tab additional info including part, lot and serial numbers for tests on products of batches for easy identification. 1. Use the PREV & NEXT keys or scroll wheel to move to the PART NO., LOT NO. and SERIAL NO. fields, respectively. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key to bring out the on-screen keyboard.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. Use the arrow keys or scroll wheel to move among each character and press INPUT soft-key to input character. Press CAPSLOCK softkey to toggle between high and low case. Press BACKSPACE soft-key to backspace the inputted word. Press EXIT KeyB to exit from the KeyBoard and discard setting. On-screen Keyboard Functional Soft-keys 4. Press the OK soft-key to confirm. 5. Press the SAVE soft-key to finish the AUTOPARA setting. PART NO., LOT NO. and SERIAL NO.
OPERATION The No. info is superimposed in AUTO test result display Note It is available to press the EXIT soft-key anytime to leave the AUTOPARA setting page. Getting the Reference Value Background Steps The REF value (REF#) acts as an offset. The REF# is subtracted from the measured current (ACW, DCW) or measured resistance (IR). The GET REF# for AUTO test is particularly convenient in that it helps obtain, with single click, the REF value for each MANU step at one time. 1.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. After pressing the START key, REF# of each step will be obtained in sequence and the prompt message shows OK. 4. Press the ESC key to return to the VIEW status of AUTO group where the REF# will be shown in each MANU step. ESC 1 VIEW The obtained REF# Note 110 To see REF# of each MANU step, refer to page 113 for details on AUTO step viewing.
OPERATION Clear the REF# When it is in VIEW or READY status, press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. Press the MORE soft-key followed by pressing CLR REF# soft-key. The REF# will be thus zeroing. 1 VIEW REF# is zeroing in Getting the Standard Value Background Steps The Standard value (STD#) is a normal value to judge if open or short circuit occurs.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual The AUTO group page will be shown where it requests GPT-9000 needs to connect to DUT prior to pressing START key to get STD#. 3. After pressing the START key, STD# of each OSC step will be obtained in sequence and the prompt message shows OK. 4. Press the ESC key to return to the VIEW status of AUTO group where the STD# will be shown in each OSC MANU step.
OPERATION OSC step The obtained STD# 1 VIEW Note Refer to page 74 for details on setting open circuit and short circuit thresholds. To see STD# of each OSC step, refer to page 113 for details on AUTO step viewing. Viewing Steps in AUTO Group Background Steps To check info of each MANU step within the same AUTO group, use the function below. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. 2. Press MORE soft-key followed by pressing VIEW (MANU) soft-key. 3.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Serial number in AUTO group Original MANU Step Number 1 VIEW 4. Press the VIEW (AUTO) soft-key to exit from the viewing page.
OPERATION Viewing Parameters Settings of Each Step in List Background Steps It is available to see parameters settings of each of step of an AUTO group within a list table. 1. Press the MANU/AUTO soft-key to select AUTO option. 2. Use the scroll wheel to go to the target AUTO group. 3. Use the PAGE key to enter the list table of target AUTO group where parameters settings of each step are well shown. Further use the scroll wheel to move up and down to the target step for details.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Page View in AUTO Test Background Steps To have overall yet quick glimpse on each step of same AUTO group, use the function below. 1. Make sure the unit is within the READY status under AUTO mode. If it is under VIEW status, press the STOP key to return to the READY status. Alternatively, if it is under the EDIT status, press the SAVE soft-key followed by the STOP key to return to the READY status. 2. Press the PAGE key to enter the AUTO list page. 3.
OPERATION AUTO steps list – page 2 1 The page 2, in addition to the fixed serial number (SN), MANU step number (STEP) and MODE), includes actual test VOLT, measured CURR/OHM, judged STATUS and the actual SCAN judgments of each channel. Test in Page View Press the START key in Page View to execute AUTO test directly.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 1 The final judgment Exit the Page View 118 Judgments of each step Press the ESC key to return to the READY status of AUTO test.
OPERATION Clear the tests state Background Steps The test state covering TOTAL test counts and judgments of FAIL is clearly shown on the READY status of either MANU or AUTO test. To erase the records, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the unit is within the READY status. If it is under VIEW status, press the STOP key to return to the READY status. Alternatively, if it is under the EDIT status, press the SAVE softkey followed by the STOP key to return to the READY status.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Set a Panel Key Lock Background Steps Key Lock disables the front panel keys from changing the test number, mode or testing parameters. Only the START & STOP buttons required for testing are not disabled. Also, the KEY LOCK soft-key remains functional for user to unlock the function. 1. Make sure the unit is within the READY status under AUTO mode. If it is under VIEW status, press the STOP key to return to the READY status.
OPERATION Unlock Key Lock 3. Again, press and hold the KEY LOCK soft-key for 1 second. Functional Soft-keys 4. The on-screen keyboard is shown where user can input password to unlock the key lock. Use the scroll wheel to move among each number and press INPUT soft-key to input number. Press BACKSPACE soft-key to backspace the inputted word. Press EXIT PW to exit from the KeyBoard and discard setting. 5. Press the OK soft-key to unlock the KEY LOCK function.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Running an Automatic Test An automatic test can be run when the tester is in READY status. Background The tester cannot start to run an AUTO test under the following conditions: Note Warning Steps Normal AUTO Display 122 Any protection modes have been tripped. The INTERLOCK function is ON and the Interlock wire is not shorted in the Interlock terminal (page 194). The STOP signal has been received remotely.
OPERATION AUTO Page View Display READY status 2. Press the START button when the tester is in the READY status. The AUTO test starts automatically and the display changes to each MANU step in sequence. 3. Each MANU step will start by showing the ongoing RAMP time followed by the ongoing TEST time and the ongoing WAIT time and finally the ongoing FALL time. All steps will be tested in sequence until the last test has finished or the test is stopped.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AUTO Page View Display The step being underway TEST is ongoing Note 124 Several ongoing durations WAIT and FALL time only appear when user has activated them. See page 59 and page 61 for details.
OPERATION PASS HOLD 1. If Pass Hold is set for an AUTO test, then the tester will hold for the set duration when PASS judgment for the entire steps occurs. See page 97 for more details. Normal AUTO Display for PASS HOLD AUTO Page View Display for PASS HOLD 2. The PASS indicator on the front panel will also be lit. The buzzer will sound when activated. 3. To repeat the AUTO test again, press the START button. 4. To exit from the PASS HOLD status, press the STOP button.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual STEP HOLD 1. If Step Hold is set for an AUTO test, then the tester will hold for each step, whether it is PASS or FAIL judgment, either for WAIT KEY or for HOLD TIME action. See page 98 for more details.
OPERATION AUTO Page View Display for HOLD TIME The step being held Hold Time duration 2. The PASS or FAIL indicator on the front panel will also be lit. The buzzer will sound when activated. 3. To repeat the AUTO test again, press the START button. 4. To exit from the PASS HOLD status, press the STOP button. Note When it is in STEP HOLD status, only the START and STOP buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AFTER FAIL STOP 1. If After Fail Stop is set for an AUTO test, then the tester will stop the whole AUTO test immediately when a FAIL judgment of anyone of the steps occurs. See page 99 for more details. Normal AUTO Display for AFTER FAIL STOP AUTO Page View Display for AFTER FAIL STOP AUTO test stops in the 1st step immediately AUTO test stops in the 1st step immediately 2. The FAIL indicator on the front panel will also be lit. The buzzer will sound when activated. 3.
OPERATION AFTER FAIL RESTART 1. If After Fail Restart is set for an AUTO test, then the tester will stop the whole AUTO test immediately when a FAIL judgment of anyone of the MANU steps occurs. And it is available to press the START key to restart the AUTO test. See page 99 for more details. Normal AUTO Display for AFTER FAIL RESTART AUTO test stops in the 1st step immediately AUTO Page View Display for AFTER FAIL RESTART AUTO test stops in the 1st step immediately 2.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Stop a Running Test 1. To stop the AUTO test at any time when it is running, press the STOP button. The AUTO test will stop immediately. When the STOP button is pressed, a judgment is not made on the current test and any remaining tests are aborted. All panel keys except the STOP and START buttons are disabled when the tester has been stopped. All the results up until when the AUTO test was stopped are shown on-screen. See page 133 for more details on automatic test results.
OPERATION AUTO Page View Display for Stop Running Test The exact stopped step AUTO test stops Normal AUTO Display for Stop Running Test AUTO test stops The exact stopped step 2. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AUTO Page View Display for READY Status Return to READY status Normal AUTO Display for READY Status Return to READY status 3. Or press the START button to restart the AUTO test. Note 132 When in STOP status, only the START and STOP buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled.
OPERATION AUTO Test Results Background If all the test steps are allowed to run to completion (the AUTO test is not stopped or a protection setting is not tripped) then the tester will judge each step as either PASS or FAIL. This is shown as a table after the AUTO test has finished running. If the test has been stopped, then any remaining tests will not be run and thus the AUTO test will not finish running.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual PASS Result Each MANU step must be passed to present a PASS judgment on an AUTO test. When all the tests have been judged as PASS, the PASS indicator will be lit green and the buzzer will sound if activated. PASS Judgment of Normal AUTO Display AUTO test PASS judgment PASS Judgment of AUTO Page View Display All steps with PASS judgments AUTO test PASS judgment Note 134 The Buzzer setting must to set to ON for the beeper to sound (page 142).
OPERATION FAIL Result A FAIL result from a single MANU step will result in FAIL judgment for the whole AUTO test. When any of the tests have been judged as FAIL, the FAIL indicator will be lit red and the buzzer will sound if activated. FAIL Judgment of Normal AUTO Display AUTO test FAIL judgment FAIL Judgment of AUTO Page View Display One of steps with FAIL judgment 1 AUTO test FAIL judgment Note The Buzzer setting must to set to ON for the beeper to sound (page 142).
GPT-9500 Series User Manual STOP Result Once a step is stopped, the AUTO test will be presented STOP in its result. In other words, if a MANU step is stopped, the entire AUTO test turns out STOP status, neither PASS nor FAIL judgment. And the remaining MANU step(s) will be ignored with blank in test result field.
OPERATION Steps of Viewing Results 1. When an AUTO test is finished, the detailed test results along with values of each step are presented within the resultant table. Press the arrow keys to toggle different pages and use the scroll wheel to move among steps for checking. The page 1 shown below, in addition to the fixed step of serial number (SN), MANU step number (STEP) and MODE, includes the actual test VOLT, measured CURR/OHM, judged STATUS and the actual SCAN judgments of each channel.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Return to Ready Status Note 1. The PASS/FAIL/STOP results will be held on the screen until the STOP button is pressed. PASS HOLD will return to READY status automatically after the set duration (page 97). 2. To put the tester back into READY status, press the STOP button. 3. The READY indicator will be shown on the display.
UTILITY UTILITY System Setting ......................................................... 141 Backlight Setting .........................................................................141 Beep Setting .................................................................................142 Key Sound Setting ......................................................................143 Date Setting ..................................................................................144 Time Setting .....................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Parity Setting ............................................................................... 184 End Of Line Setting .................................................................... 185 SCPI ID Identity Setting ............................................................. 186 Auto Save (PARA) Setting .........................................................
UTILITY System Setting Backlight Setting Description Steps Backlight brightness adjustment 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the ENTER soft-key to enter the field. UTILITY 2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and use the scroll wheel to define target backlight level. BackLight 5% (low) ~ 100% (high) 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Beep Setting Description Steps Use beep settings to set whether the beep will sound for PASS/FAIL judgments. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Beep. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Beep field. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to select an option for Beep sound level. Beep OFF, Small, Medium, Large 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
UTILITY Key Sound Setting Description Steps Enable or Disable Key Sound. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Key Sound. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Key Sound field. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to turn ON/OFF the Key Sound setting. Key Sound OFF, ON 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Date Setting Description Steps Manually adjust date for system. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Date. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Date field (YYYY – year). UTILITY 2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and use the scroll wheel to define target year. 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. 4. Repeat the above steps to further set up (MM – month) and (DD – date) fields, individually.
UTILITY Time Setting Description Steps Manually adjust time for system. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Time. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Time field (HH - hour). UTILITY 2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and use the scroll wheel to define target hour. 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. 4. Repeat the above steps to further set up (MM – minute) and (SS – second) fields, individually.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Copy To USB Setting Description Steps Copy the parameters settings from GPT-9500 to the connected USB. It is noted that only USB1.1 or 2.0, FAT16 or FAT32, capacity <= 64G can support this function. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Copy To USB. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Copy To USB field. 2.
UTILITY Copy From USB Setting Description Steps Copy the parameters settings from the connected USB to GPT-9500. It is noted that only USB1.1 or 2.0, FAT16 or FAT32, capacity <= 64G can support this function. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Copy From USB. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Copy From USB field. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to target .
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 4. Press the OK soft-key to confirm the setting. Calibration Setting Description Steps This section mainly provides several calibration methods. Note that only the certified technician can operate the calibration procedure. Refer to the service manual for details when necessary. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Calibration. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Calibration field. 2.
UTILITY Default Password 12345678 3. Refer to certified technician and the service manual for more details on calibration procedure. 4. Press the OK soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Firmware Setting Description Steps This section is for updating the latest firmware. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Firmware. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Firmware field. UTILITY 2. Press the ENTER soft-key to Check USB Files (Step 1) and the qualified firmware version will be shown with OK message. Note 150 Prior to update, make sure if the required firmware file (IMAGE.
UTILITY 3. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Update followed by pressing the ENTER soft-key to Start Update. Security Setting Description Steps This section is to change the password and enable or disable Key Lock password. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the Security. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Security field. UTILITY 2.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Default Password 12345678 3. Use the Page key to check/uncheck KeyLock Password Enable function. 4. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Old Password field to input the old password followed by inputting new password twice in the following 2 fields respectively. Finally, press the ENTER soft-key to Start changing to the new password. Note 152 For details of Key Lock, refer to page 80.
UTILITY System Info Setting Description Steps View system information including Vendor, Model Name, Serial Number and Firmware. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by using the scroll wheel to move to the SystemInfo. UTILITY 2. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the SystemInfo field. 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to Return to the System main page.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Test Setting Control Setting Description Steps Control By is used to determine how a test is started from the front panel (START/STOP keys) or from a SIGNAL I/O port or from both methods. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. 2. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Control By field. Use the scroll wheel to select a target method. Control By Front, Signal, Both 3.
UTILITY InterLock Setting Description Steps The Interlock function is a safety feature. The interlock function prevents a test from running, unless the interlock pins on the Interlock terminal are shorted. The included interlock wire can be used for this purpose. See page 194 for details. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the InterLock field.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the InterLock field. Use the scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option. InterLock ON, OFF 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. When InterLock setting is ON but the interlock pins on the Interlock terminal are Not shorted, the prompt message will appear in either MANU or AUTO mode as the figures below shown.
UTILITY PowerGND Check Setting Description Steps The Power GND Check detects if the ground terminal from power cord of instrument connects to earth ground properly. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the PowerGND Check field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the PowerGND Check field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual PowerGND Check ON, OFF 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. When PowerGND Check setting is ON but the power cord isn’t grounded properly, the prompt message will appear in either MANU or AUTO mode as the figures below shown.
UTILITY Wait Time Mode Setting Description Steps This section determines the mechanism of Wait Time to begin with. Correlative with Ramp Time and Test Time, Wait Time setting is practical in terms of diversified applications. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Wait Time Mode field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Wait Time Mode field.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Wait Time Mode Start Note Ramp Start, Ramp Start option allows Wait Time to begin counting in the earliest manner, which means Wait Time runs in the first start with Ramp Time. Test will be judged after end of Wait Time. See the illustration below. When the Wait Time Mode is set “Start”, the Ramp Judg (page 178) is automatically deactivated. Ramp option requests Wait Time to start only after end of Ramp Time. Similarly, test will be judged after end of Wait Time.
UTILITY ARC Mode Setting Description Steps ARC detection, otherwise known as flashover detection, detects fast voltage or current transients that are not normally detected. Arcing is usually an indicator of poor withstanding insulation, electrode gaps or other insulating problems that cause temporary spikes in current or voltage during ACW and DCW testing. ARC mode setting only applies to both ACW and DCW tests. 1.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the ARC Mode field. Use scroll wheel to select a preferred option. ARC Mode Normal, HPF Normal When ARC detection is activated for ARW or DCW test, the ARC Mode further allows user to set up in details. Normal indicates both High and Low frequency signals would be allowed to pass through. HPF Oppositely, HPF (High Pass Filter) only permits signals with a higher frequency for certain applications when necessary. 4.
UTILITY Safety Display Setting Description Steps Safety Display has definite relation with the Double Action (page) and the Start Click (1 Sec) (page). It simply acts as a on-screen reminder when the above 2 functions are activated. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Safety Display field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Safety Display field.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Safety Display ON ON, OFF When ON is selected, the screen will be shown as follows if both Double Action and Start Click (1 Sec) are activated. Safety Display for Double Action (D) and Start Click (S) are shown, respectively OFF If OFF is opted, there is no prompt message on screen regardless of activation or deactivation of both Double Action and Start Click (1 Sec). 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
UTILITY Double Action Setting Description Steps Double Action function is a safety feature used to prevent accidentally starting a test. Normally to start a test, the START button is pressed when the tester is in the READY status.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Double Action field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option. Double Action ON ON, OFF When ON is selected, the screen will be shown as follows if the Safety Display is activated. Double Action countdown display READY status in grey A countdown of 0.5 second starts after the STOP key is pressed. OFF Double Action function is OFF. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
UTILITY Start Click (1 Sec) Setting Description Steps The Start Click For 1 Second indicates another safety feature that requires the START button being pressed for 1 second so that a test, whether MANU or AUTO, can be started. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Start Click (1 Sec) field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Double Action field.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Start Click (1 Sec) ON ON, OFF When ON is selected, the screen will be shown as follows if the Safety Display is activated. Start Click (1 Sec) countdown display A countdown of 1 second starts after the START key is being pressed. OFF Start Click (1 Sec) is OFF. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
UTILITY ACW Frequency Setting (for MANU) Description Steps A test frequency of 60Hz or 50Hz can be set, regardless of the input line voltage. The test frequency setting only applies to ACW test. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the ACW Frequency field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the ACW Frequency field. Use scroll wheel to select an option.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual AC FREQ 50Hz, 60Hz 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. Pass Hold Setting (for MANU) Description Steps The PASS HOLD setting refers to the holding duration after PASS judgment is shown on the display. When the PASS HOLD setting is set, a PASS judgment is held until the set duration is fully reached. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. 2.
UTILITY 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Pass Hold field. Use the arrow keys and scroll wheel to define duration for Pass Hold. PASS HOLD HOLD: indefinite duration 000.1s ~ 999.9s 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. Note The STOP key can be pressed at any time in the set duration of PASS HOLD to promptly halt the set PASS HOLD duration.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GFCI Setting (for MANU) Description Note Steps GFCI function, Ground Fail Check Interrupt, is particularly designed to detect if any electrical leakage or accidental interruption between DUT and GPT-9500. Once issue occurs, output will be stopped and warning message shows accordingly. To activate GFCI, the GR MODE should be disabled for test. Refer to page 63 for details. 1.
UTILITY 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the GFCI field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option. GFCI ON, OFF 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Auto Range Setting (for MANU) Description Note Steps Specifically for DCW test, the unit for measured current can be determined by user preferences. AUTO RANGE is only applicable to DCW test. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Auto Range field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Auto Range field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option.
UTILITY Auto Range ON, OFF ON The displayed ampere unit is auto-adjustable in light of the measured current. OFF The displayed ampere unit is fixed within the unit of mA all the time. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Screen Setting (for MANU) Description Steps The Screen setting provides up to 3 modes for user’s preference while conducting MANU test. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Screen field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Screen field. Use scroll wheel to select a preferred option.
UTILITY Screen ON, OFF, STAT ON The MANU test display is shown with intact information normally. OFF The entire info of MANU test is hidden except the status bar with time display. STAT Only the Total test counts, Fail counts and Distortion Rate (D. RATE) is shown under the STAT screen mode. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Ramp Judg Setting (for MANU) Description Note Steps In theory, neither PASS nor FAIL status is judged during the ramp up time. However, the Ramp Judg function enables judgment during the ramp duration for certain application. When the Wait Time Mode (page 159) is set “Start”, the Ramp Judg function is automatically deactivated. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Test page appears. 2.
UTILITY 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Ramp Judg field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. Step By Step (Scan) Setting (for MANU) Description Note Steps In relation with multiple channels output, when 2 above channels are set “H” with none of them in “L”, GPT-9500 will figure out, step by step, which channel(s) is in charge of Fail judgment after test results in FAIL. It is a particularly practical function to verify each output channel.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Step By Step (Scan) field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Step By Step (Scan) field. Use scroll wheel to select ON/OFF option. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
UTILITY Interface Setting Interface Setting Description Steps The interface settings allows user to choose the remote interface configuration. USB and RS232 can be selected. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Interface page appears. UTILITY 2. Press the ENTER soft-key to enter the Interface field. Use the scroll wheel to select a target option.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Before the GPT-9500 can be used for remote control utilizing the CDC or TMC USB class, install the appropriate CDC or TMC USB driver included within the User Manual CD. Note USBCDC: The USB port on the GPT-9500 will appear as a virtual COM port to a connected PC. USBTMC: The GPT-9500 can be controlled using National Instruments NI-Visa software*. NI-Visa supports USB TMC. To use the TMC interface National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used.
UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the BaudRate field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the BaudRate field. Use scroll wheel to select a corresponding rate. Baud Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Parity Setting Description Steps In RS232 communication, there’re Even and Odd parity verification in terms of bits transmission. The section here allows user to designate a proper method. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Interface page appears. 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Parity field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Parity field. Use scroll wheel to select a target option.
UTILITY Parity EVEN, ODD OFF: parity verification is off. 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. End Of Line Setting Description Steps Also, it is necessary to define the rule of End of Line for commands of RS232 remote control. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Interface page appears. UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the EndOfLine field.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the EndOfLine field. Use scroll wheel to select a target option. EndOfLine CR+LF, LF+CR, CR, LF 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting. SCPI ID Identity Setting Description Steps 186 Generally, the *IDN? query returns the manufacturer, model number, serial number, among others by Default. When SCPI ID is set to User, a user defined manufacturer and model number is returned with the *IDN? query.
UTILITY 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Identity field. 3. Press ENTER soft-key to enter the Identity field. Use scroll wheel to select a target option. Identity Default, User 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Auto Save (PARA) Setting Description Steps For SCPI communication, parameters of each command can be stored in the GPT-9500, by which however heavier burdens slows the efficiency of unit, more or less. User can turn this function On or Off by preference. 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front panel followed by pressing the PAGE DOWN soft-key repeatedly until the Interface page appears. 2. Use the scroll wheel to move to the Auto Save (PARA) field. 3.
UTILITY Auto Save (PARA) ON, OFF 4. Press the ENTER soft-key to confirm the setting.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual EXTERNAL CONTROL The External Control chapter covers the REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port. External Control Overview ............................................. 191 SIGNAL I/O Overview ............................................................. 191 Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests ............................ 193 Using the Interlock Wire ............................................................
EXTERNAL CONTROL External Control Overview The External Control section describes the rear panel SIGNAL I/O port. SIGNAL I/O Overview The SIGNAL I/O port can be used to remotely start/stop tests and monitor the test status of the instrument. The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female connector.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Output Connection PIN 1 UnderTEST_OUTPUT PIN 4 UnderTEST_OUTPUT_COM PIN 6 PASS_OUTPUT PIN 7 PASS_OUTPUT_COM PIN 8 FAIL_OUTPUT PIN 9 FAIL_OUTPUT_COM Signal Properties Input Stop and Input Start Timing Input Signals High level input voltage Low level input voltage Low level input current Input period Output Signals Output Type Output Rated Voltage Maximum output current 5V ~ 32V 0V ~ 1V Maximum of -5mA Minimum of 1ms Relay form A 30VDC 0.
EXTERNAL CONTROL Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests Background Panel operation To use the SIGNAL I/O port the CONTROL settings have to be set to SIGNAL IO in the UTILITY mode. 1. Set the CONTROL option to Signal Page 154 in the UTILITY mode. 2. Connect the Input/Output signals to the SIGNAL I/O port. 3. To start the testing, short the STOP and INPUT_COM line for a minimum of 1ms to put the tester into READY status. 4. To start the testing, short the START and INPUT_COM lines for a minimum of 1ms.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Using the Interlock Wire Background Panel operation When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON, tests are only allowed to start when Interlock wire is shorted with the Interlock terminal. Use the attached Interlock wire to short the Interlock pins on the Interlock terminal. 1. Insert the Interlock wire into the Interlock terminal on the rear panel as shown below. 2. Set the Interlock option to ON in the UTILITY mode.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. The remote interface supports USB and RS232. Interface Configuration ................................................. 196 Command Syntax .......................................................... 200 Command List ..............................................................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface USB Configuration PC side connector Type A, host GPT-9500 side Rear panel Type B connector USB Speed Panel operation 2.0 (Full speed) 3. Connect the USB cable to the rear panel USB B-Type port. 4. Set the Interface to USB from the UTILITY page.
REMOTE CONTROL RS232 Remote Interface RS232 Configuration Pin Assignment Connection Null modem cable Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Parity OFF, EVEN, ODD Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 Flow control None 1: No connection 5 4 3 2 1 2: TxD (Transmit Data) 9 8 7 6 3: RxD (Receive Data) 4: No connection 5: GND Connection Panel operation PC DB9 Pin 2 3 5 6-9: No connection GPT-9500 Signal Signal DB9Pin RxD TxD 2 TxD RxD 3 GND GND 5 1.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual USB/RS232 Remote Control Function Check Functionality check Invoke a terminal application such as RealTerm. To check COM port number and other settings, see the Device Manager in PC. For WinXP; Control panel → System → Hardware tab. Run this query command via the terminal after the instrument has been configured for USB or RS-232 remote control. *idn? This should return Model number, Serial number and Firmware version in the format below: GWInstek,GPT9513,GDM123456,1.
REMOTE CONTROL Err Display When an incorrect command is sent to the tester, the Err indicator will be displayed on the screen indicating there is an error in command. ERR indicator Return to Panel Control Background Note When the instrument is remotely controlled all panel keys except the STOP and START buttons are disabled.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Command Syntax Compatible Standard Command Structure IEEE488.2 Partial compatibility SCPI, 1999 Partial compatibility SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure, organized into nodes. Each level of the command tree is a node. Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree. Each keyword (node) of an SCPI command is separated by a colon (:). For example, the diagram below shows an SCPI sub-structure and a command example.
REMOTE CONTROL Command Forms Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. Example SYSTem:ARC:MODE? Commands and queries have two different forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case. The commands can be written in capitals or lower-case, just so long as the short or long forms are complete. An incomplete command will not be recognized.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Command List System Commands :SYSTem:ERRor:[NEXT]? ........................................................... 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] .................................................. 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ............................................................ 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? .......................................................... 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor ............................................................. 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor? ......
REMOTE CONTROL Display Commands :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW ................................................................215 :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW? ..............................................................215 Memory Commands :MEMory:DELete:LOCAtion .....................................................216 :MEMory:FREE:STEP? ...............................................................216 :MEMory:FREE:STATe? .............................................................216 :MEMory:STATe:DEFine ................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort:OMETerage (RS232 Interface only) ............................................................................. 229 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort:OMETerage? (RS232 Interface only) ............................................................................. 229 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort:MMETerage (RS232 Interface only) .............................................................................
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:REF? ....................................241 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:GROUndmode ...................241 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:GROUndmode? .................241 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC[:LEVel] ................................242 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC[:LEVel]? ..............................242 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:LIMit[:HIGH] .....................242 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:LIMit[:HIGH]? ...................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:TIME:FALL? ........................ 252 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe[:UPPer] .................. 253 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe[:UPPer]? ................ 253 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe:LOWer ................... 253 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe:LOWer? ................. 254 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe:AUTO .................... 254 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe:AUTO? ...................
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:WRANge[:AUTO]? ......................265 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GFI[:SWITch] ................................265 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GFI[:SWITch]? ..............................265 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GR:CONTinue ..............................266 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GR:CONTinue? ............................266 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:FAIL:OPERation ..........................266 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:FAIL:OPERation? ........................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual System Commands :SYSTem:ERRor:[NEXT]? ........................................................... 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] .................................................. 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ............................................................ 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? .......................................................... 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor ............................................................. 209 :SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor? ...................
REMOTE CONTROL :SYSTem:ERRor:[NEXT]? Returns the current system error, if any. :SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] Makes buzzer beep once. Parameter: Example: SYST:BEEP:IMM :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe Turns the buzzer on/off. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SYST:BEEP:STAT 0FF Turns the buzzer off. * The key sound of front panel is Not affected by the state. * The command of SYSTem:BEEPer is Not affected by the state. :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Returns the buzzer state. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 1=ON, 0=OFF.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual :SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor? Returns the beeper error mode. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON :SYSTem:BEEPer:VOLume Sets the beeper volume. Parameter: (0 ~ 3) Example: SYST:BEEP:VOL 2 Sets the beeper volume to medium. :SYSTem:BEEPer:VOLume? Returns the beeper volume of Hold function. Return parameter: OFF | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE :SYSTem:CLICk:STATe Turns the key sound of front panel on/off. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SYST:CLIC:STAT 0FF Turns key sound off.
REMOTE CONTROL :SYSTem:VERSion? Returns SCPI version. Return parameter: 1994.0. :SYSTem:KLOCk Sets the LOCAL key to locked or released. Example: SYST:KLOC ON Sets the LOCAL key locked for front panel. :SYSTem:KLOCk? Returns the LOCAL key of front panel state. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=unlocked, 1=locked. :SYSTem:LOCK:OWNer? Returns the remote control state. Return Parameter: NONE | REMOTE. :SYSTem:LOCK:REQuest? Enables remote control and returns message “1”.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual :SYSTem:OUTPut:EOF Sets the EOL character (CR+LF, LF+CR, CR, LF). Parameter: (0~ 3) (0=CR+LF, 1=LF+CR, 2=CR, 3=LF) Example: SYST:OUTP:EOF 0 Sets the EOL character as CR+LF. * The parameters will not be saved. :SYSTem:OUTPut:EOF? Returns the EOL character. Return parameter: 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 (0=CR+LF, 1=LF+CR, 3=CR, 4=LF) :SYSTem:WAIT:MODE Sets the Wait Time Mode. Parameter: START | RAMP. Example: SYST:WAIT:MODE START. Sets the Wait Time Mode to Start.
REMOTE CONTROL :SYSTem:ARC:MODE Sets the ARC Mode. Parameter: NORMAL| HPF. Example: SYST:ARC:MODE NORMAL. Sets the ARC Mode to Normal mode. :SYSTem:ARC:MODE? Returns the ARC Mode. Return parameter: NORMAL | HPF. :SYSTem:SCPi:MODE Sets the SCPI mode. The SCPI mode is used to determine whether the *IDN? query returns the “DEFAULT” or “USER” identification string. Parameter: DEFAULT | USER. Example: SYST:SCP:MODE DEFAULT. Sets the SCPI mode to default. * The parameters will not be saved.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual :SYSTem:SCPi:AUTO:SAVE Do the setting parameters need to be saved automatically for SCPI command? Parameter: 0 | 1, 1=ON, 0=OFF. Example: SYST:SCP:AUTO:SAVE ON. Sets the parameters automatically saved. * Parameters auto saving generally takes some time. Hence, it is suggested to disable the function when no necessity occurs. :SYSTem:SCPi:AUTO:SAVE? Returns the autosave for scpi command mode. Parameter: 0 | 1.
REMOTE CONTROL Display Commands :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW ................................................................215 :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW? ..............................................................215 :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW Sets the step view mode of AUTO step Parameter: LIST | SINGLE. Example: DISP:AUTO:VIEW LIST. Sets the step view mode to list mode. :DISPlay:AUTO:VIEW? Returns the step view mode of AUTO step Return parameter: LIST | SINGLE.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Memory Commands :MEMory:DELete:LOCAtion ..................................................... 216 :MEMory:FREE:STEP? ............................................................... 216 :MEMory:FREE:STATe? ............................................................. 216 :MEMory:STATe:DEFine ........................................................... 217 :MEMory:STATe:DEFine? ......................................................... 217 :MEMory:STATe:LABel? ......................
REMOTE CONTROL > 95,5 Rested 95 AUTO step, used 5 AUTO step :MEMory:STATe:DEFine Sets the name of the AUTO step of a certain memory in the main memory. Parameter: name, (0 ~ 99) AUTO step Example: MEM:STAT:DEF Test, 1 Sets the first group of parameter data name in the main memory is Test. :MEMory:STATe:DEFine? Returns the AUTO step in the main memory by the name of memory.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Return message “Test” means the first AUTO step parameter data name is Test. :MEMory:NSTates? Returns the storage capacity in the main memory. The storage capacity return to the main memory is the maximum value plus one. Example: MEM:NST? > 100 The message “100” means the storage capacity of the main memory is 99 groups (100-1).
REMOTE CONTROL Source Commands [:SOURce]:SAFEty:FETCh? ........................................................223 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt[:ONCE] ...........................................223 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:CSTandard .....................................224 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:OFFSet ............................................224 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:OFFSet? ..........................................224 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STOP............................................................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:MODE? ...................................... 234 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC[:LEVel] ................................ 234 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC[:LEVel]? .............................. 234 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit[:HIGH]..................... 235 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit[:HIGH]? ................... 235 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit:LOW ......................... 235 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit:LOW? .......................
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME[:TEST]?.....................245 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:FALL ........................246 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:FALL? ......................246 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel[:HIGH] .............246 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel[:HIGH]? ...........247 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel:LOW .................247 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel:LOW? ...............247 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:REF .............................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:LIMit:OPEN? ................... 258 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:LIMit:SHORt .................... 258 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:LIMit:SHORt? .................. 258 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel[:HIGH]........... 259 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel[:HIGH]? ......... 259 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel:LOW ............... 259 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel:LOW? ............. 260 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CSTandard ..........
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:FETCh? Returns the metered data. The < item > is character data. Parameter: - [,
- ][,
- ] The command responds the following data: ITEM STEP MODE OMETerage MMETerage RMETerage RELApsed RLEFt TELApsed TLEFt FELApsed FLEFt DELApsed DLEFt CHANnel Responding Data The step number. The test mode. The value of output meter. The value of measure meter. The value of real meter. The elapse time of ramp. The left time of ramp. The elapse time of test. The left time of test.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:CSTandard Starts GET Cs function of short/open circuit detection mode. Parameter: NONE Example: SAFE:STAR:CST [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:OFFSet Gets offset value. Parameter: GET | OFF Example: SAFE:STAR:OFFS GET It means to start the function of offset value acquisition. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STARt:OFFSet? Returns if offset action has been done or not. Return Parameter: 0 | 1 | 2 0 -> it means without doing zero action. 1 -> it means zero action has been done.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STATus? Returns the execution status of the current device. Return Parameter: RUNNING | STOPPED Example: SAFE:STAT? > RUNNING The main unit is testing now. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:SNUMber? Returns the MANU step number being set in the memory. Return Parameter: (0 ~ 99) Example: SAFE:SNUM? > +2 2 MANU steps have been set in the memory. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:ALL[:JUDGment]? Returns the all STEP judgment results.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Screen HI SET LO SET ARC SHORT OPEN Judgment result no good code list Code Meaning AC Mode DC Mode IR Mode OSC Mode HI SET 17 33 49 --LO SET 18 34 50 --ARC 19 35 ----SHORT ------97 OPEN ------98 [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:ALL:OMETerage? Returns the all OUTPUT METER readings of STEP. Return Parameter: output meter Example: SAFE:RES:ALL:OMET? > +5.000000E+02 The OUTPUT METER result is 0.500kV.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:ALL:TIME:RAMP? Returns the needed RAMP TIME of all STEP tests. Return Parameter: ramp time Example: SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME:RAMP? > +1.500000E+00 The RAMP TIME result is 1.5 seconds. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:ALL:TIME:FALL? Returns the needed FALL TIME of all STEP tests. Return Parameter: fall time Example: SAFE:RES:ALL:TIME:FALL? > +2.500000E+00 The FALL TIME result is 2.5 seconds.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:COMPleted? Returns if the device completes the execution action of all setting values. Return Parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:RES:COMP? >1 The execution actions of all setting values are completed. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort[:JUDGment][:MESsage] (RS232 Interface only) Sets the auto report state of test result. When sets as ON or 1, the test, after completing, returns the string data of “PASS” or “FAIL”.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort:OMETerage (RS232 Interface only) Sets the OUTPUT METER auto reports state of test result. When sets as ON or 1, the test, after completing, returns messages which are OUTPUT VALUE of all STEPs. If some STEPs among don’t be tested, it denotes these STEPs don’t have OUTPUT VALUE, returning +9.910000E+37. When it sets as OFF or 0, it will not auto report the result.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:AREPort:MMETerage (RS232 Interface only) Sets the MEASURE METER auto reports state of test result. When sets as ON or 1, the test, after completing, returns messages which are MEASURE VALUE of all STEPs. If some STEPs among don’t be tested, it denotes these STEPs don’t have MEASURE VALUE, returning +9.910000E+37. When it sets as OFF or 0, it will not auto report the result.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult[:LAST][:JUDGment]? Returns the judgment results of the last STEP. Return Parameter: result Screen PASS STOP Message TEST STOP GR CONT. GFCI POWERGND V OVER V LOW Common judgment result code list Judgment Result Code (Decimal) PASS 116 STOP 113 CAN NOT TEST 114 TESTING 115 STOP 112 GR CONT.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult[:LAST]:MMETerage? Returns the MEASURE METER readings of the last STEP. Return Parameter: measure meter Example: SAFE:RES:LAST:MMET? > +5.000000E-05 The MEASURE METER result is 0.05mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:STEP[:JUDGment]? Returns the judgment results of selected STEP. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return Parameter: result Example: SAFE:RES:STEP2:JUDG? > 116 The judgment result of the second STEP is PASS.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:STEP:OMETerage? Returns the OUTPUT METER readings of selected STEP. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return Parameter: output meter Example: SAFE:RES:STEP2:OMET? > +5.000000E+02 The OUTPUT METER result of the second STEP is 0.500kV. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:RESult:STEP:MMETerage? Returns the MEASURE METER readings of selected STEP. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return Parameter: measure meter Example: SAFE:RES:STEP2:MMET? > +5.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual > 1, AC, 5.000000E+03, 6.000000E-04, 7.000000E-06, 8.000000E03, 3.000000E+00, 1.000000E+00, 2.000000E+00, 4.000000E-04, (@(0)), (@(0)) The STEP setting value is STEP 1, AC, VOLT: 5.000kV, HIGH: 0.600mA, LOW: 0.007mA, ARC: 8.0mA, TIME: 3.0s, RAMP: 1.0s, FALL: 2.0s, REAL: 0.400mA, SCAN HI: 0, SCAN LOW: 0. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:MODE? Returns the MODE in selected STEP.
REMOTE CONTROL > +4.000000E+03 The test voltage value for ACW of step1 is 4000V. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit[:HIGH] Sets the leakage current high limit for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:LIM 0.01 Sets the leakage current high limit for ACW of step1 to 10mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit[:HIGH]? Returns the leakage current high limit for ACW in selected step.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:LIM:LOW? > +1.000000E-04 The leakage current low limit for ACW of step1 is 0.1mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit:ARC[:LEVel] Sets the ARC value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:LIM:ARC 0.005 Sets the ARC value for ACW of step1 to 5mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit:ARC[:LEVel]? Returns the ARC value for ACW in selected step.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:LIMit:REAL[:HIGH]? Returns the real current value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:LIM:REAL? > +2.000000E-03 The real current value for ACW of step1 set is 2mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:TIME:DWELl Sets the wait time value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:TIME:DWEL 0.5 Sets the wait time value for ACW of step1 to 0.5s.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:TIME:RAMP 0.2 Sets the ramp time value for ACW of step1 to 0.2s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:TIME:RAMP? Returns the ramp time value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:TIME:RAMP? > +2.000000E-01 The ramp time value for ACW of step1 set is 0.2s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:TIME[:TEST] Sets the test time value for ACW in selected step.
REMOTE CONTROL Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:TIME:FALL 0 Sets the fall time value for ACW of step1 to off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:TIME:FALL? Returns the fall time value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:TIME:FALL? > +0.000000E+00 The fall time value for ACW of step1 set is off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:CHANnel[:HIGH] Sets the output channel status for ACW of scanning test high voltage.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:CHAN? > (@(1,3)) The output channel for ACW of step1 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH output. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:CHANnel:LOW Sets the output channel status for ACW of scanning test return(low). Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:CHAN:LOW (@(2,4)) Sets the output channel for ACW of step1 to channel 2 and 4 return.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:REF Sets the test offset value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:REF 0.00001 Sets the test offset value for ACW of step1 to 0.01mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:AC:REF? Returns the test offset value for ACW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP1:AC:REF? > +1.000000E-05 The test offset value for ACW of step1 is 0.01mA.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual >0 The ground mode for ACW of step1 is off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC[:LEVel] Sets the test voltage value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: (50 ~ 6000) Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:LEV 5000 Sets the test voltage value for DCW of step2 to 5000V. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC[:LEVel]? Returns the test voltage value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:LEV? > +5.
REMOTE CONTROL Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:LIM? > +9.000000E-03 The leakage current high limit for DCW of step2 is 9mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:LIMit:LOW Sets the leakage current low limit for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:LIM:LOW 0.0001 Sets the leakage current low limit for DCW of step2 to 0.1mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:LIMit:LOW? Returns the leakage current low limit for DCW in selected step.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:LIMit:ARC[:LEVel]? Returns the ARC value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:LIM:ARC? > +6.000000E-03 The ARC value for DCW of step2 set is 6mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:DWELl Sets the wait time value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:TIME:DWEL 0.8 Sets the wait time value for DCW of step2 to 0.8s.
REMOTE CONTROL Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:TIME:RAMP 0.3 Sets the ramp time value for DCW of step2 to 0.3s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:RAMP? Returns the ramp time value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:TIME:RAMP? > +3.000000E-01 The ramp time value for DCW of step2 set is 0.3s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME[:TEST] Sets the test time value for DCW in selected step.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:FALL Sets the fall time value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:TIME:FALL 0 Sets the fall time value for DCW of step2 to off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:TIME:FALL? Returns the fall time value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:TIME:FALL? > +0.000000E+00 The fall time value for DCW of step2 set is off.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel[:HIGH]? Returns the output channel status for DCW of scanning test high voltage. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:CHAN? > (@(1,3)) The output channel for DCW of step2 is set to channel 1 and 3 HIGH output. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:CHANnel:LOW Sets the output channel status for DCW of scanning test return(low).
GPT-9500 Series User Manual The output channel for DCW of step2 is set to channel 2 and 4 return. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:REF Sets the test offset value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:REF 0.00001 Sets the test offset value for DCW of step2 to 0.01mA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:REF? Returns the test offset value for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:REF? > +1.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:DC:GROUndmode? Returns the ground mode status for DCW in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:STEP2:DC:GROU? >0 The ground mode for DCW of step2 is off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR[:LEVel] Sets the test voltage value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: (50 ~ 1000) Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:LEV 500 Sets the test voltage value for IR of step3 to 500V.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:LIM:HIGH 50000000000 Sets the high limit value for IR of step3 to 50GΩ. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:LIMit:HIGH? Returns the high limit value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:LIM:HIGH? > +5.000000E+10 The high limit value for IR of step3 is 50GΩ. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:LIMit[:LOW] Sets the low limit value for IR in selected step.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:TIME:DWELl Sets the wait time value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME:DWEL 0.9 Sets the wait time value for IR of step3 to 0.9s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:TIME:DWELl? Returns the wait time value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME:DWEL? > +9.000000E-01 The wait time value for IR of step3 set is 0.9s.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual > +5.000000E-01 The ramp time value for IR of step3 set is 0.5s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:TIME[:TEST] Sets the test time value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME 5 Sets the test time value for IR of step3 to 5s. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:TIME[:TEST]? Returns the test time value for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME? > +5.
REMOTE CONTROL Return Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:TIME:FALL? > +0.000000E+00 The fall time value for IR of step3 set is off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe[:UPPer] It is in accordance with users’ input current value to select the range which is upper than the current that can be measured. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:RANG 0.0005 The IR measured current value of step3 is set to 500uA.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:RANG:LOW 0.0005 The IR measured current value of step3 is set to 500uA. Thus, meanwhile the selected IR range lower than the current can be measured is 500uA. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:RANGe:LOWer? Returns the range for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:RANG:LOW? > +5.000000E-04 The setting range for IR of step3 is 500uA.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:CHANnel[:HIGH] Sets the output channel status for IR of scanning test high voltage. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:CHAN (@(1,3)) Sets the output channel for IR of step3 to channel 1 and 3 HIGH output Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:CHAN (@(0)) Sets the output channel for IR of step3 to off for all HIGH output. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:CHANnel[:HIGH]? Returns the output channel status for IR of scanning test high voltage.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:CHAN:LOW (@(0)) Sets the output channel for IR of step3 to off for all return. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:CHANnel:LOW? Returns the output channel status for IR of scanning test return (low). Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:CHAN:LOW? > (@(2,4)) The output channel for IR of step3 is set to channel 2 and 4 return. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:REF Sets the test offset value for IR in selected step.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:GROUndmode Sets the ground mode for IR in selected step on or off. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:GROU 0 Sets the ground mode for IR of step3 off. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:IR:GROUndmode? Returns the ground mode status for IR in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:STEP3:IR:GROU? >0 The ground mode for IR of step3 is off.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:LIMit:OPEN? Returns the percentage of OSC in selected step judged by open circuit as detecting short/open circuit. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:LIM:OPEN? > +4.000000E-01 The percentage of OSC of step4 is 40% by open circuit as detecting short/open circuit. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:LIMit:SHORt Sets the percentage off OSC in selected step is judged by short circuit as detecting short/open circuit.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel[:HIGH] Sets the output channel status for OSC of scanning test high voltage. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CHAN (@(1)) Sets the output channel for OSC of step4 to channel 1 HIGH output Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CHAN (@(0)) Sets the output channel for OSC of step4 off for all HIGH output. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel[:HIGH]? Returns the output channel status for OSC of scanning test high voltage.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CHAN:LOW (@(2)) Sets the output channel for OSC of step4 to channel 2 return. Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CHAN:LOW (@(0)) Sets the output channel for OSC of step4 off for all return. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:OSC:CHANnel:LOW? Returns the output channel status for OSC of scanning test return(low). Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: (@(CH)) Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CHAN:LOW? > (@(2)) The output channel for OSC of step4 is set to channel 2 return.
REMOTE CONTROL Example: SAFE:STEP4:OSC:CST? > +1.000000E-09 The Cs value for OSC of step4 is 1nF. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse[:MESSage] Sets the string of message in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP5:PA:MESS GWinstek The message string for PA of step5 is set to GWInstek. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse[:MESSage]? Returns the string of message in selected step.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:UTSIgnal? Returns the status of UNDER TEST SIGNAL in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Return parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:STEP5:PA:UTSI? >1 The status of UNDER TEST SIGNAL of step5 is on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:STEP:PAuse:TIME[:TEST] Sets the test needed time for PA in selected step. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) Parameter: Example: SAFE:STEP5:PA:TIME 5 Sets the test needed time for PA of step5 to 5sec.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:TIME:PASS Sets the buzzer sound continuous time when pass. Parameter: (0.2 ~ 999.9) Example: SAFE:PRES:TIME:PASS 1 Sets the buzzer sound continuous time when pass to 1 sec. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:TIME:PASS? Returns the buzzer sound continuous time when pass. Return parameter: Example: SAFE:PRES:TIME:PASS? > +1.000000E+00 The buzzer sound continuous time when pass is 1 sec. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:TIME:STEP Sets the interval time between step and step.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:RJUDgment Sets the status of ramp judgment. Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Example: SAFE:PRES:RJUD ON Sets the status of ramp judgment on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:RJUDgment? Returns the status of ramp judgment. Return parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:PRES:RJUD? >1 The status of ramp judgment is on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:AC:FREQuency Sets the output voltage frequency when testing ACW.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:WRANge[:AUTO] Sets the auto range function for DCW on or off. Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Example: SAFE:PRES:WRAN 1 Sets the auto range function for DCW on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:WRANge[:AUTO]? Returns the status of auto range function for DCW. Return parameter: 0 | 1 Example: SAFE:PRES:WRAN? >1 The status of auto range function for DCW is on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GFI[:SWITch] Sets the GFCI switch on or off.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GR:CONTinue Sets the GR CONT. function on or off. Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON | (0.2 ~ 999.9) Example: SAFE:PRES:GR:CONT ON Sets the GR CONT. function on (use key method). Example: SAFE:PRES:GR:CONT 2 Sets the GR CONT. function on and 2sec (use time method). [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:GR:CONTinue? Returns the status of GR CONT. function. Return parameter: 0 | 1 | Example: SAFE:PRES:GR:CONT? >0 The GR CONT. function is off.
REMOTE CONTROL [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:SCREen Sets the display the function of test screen on or off or stat. Parameter: 0 | 1 | 2 | OFF | ON | STAT Example: SAFE:PRES:SCRE ON Sets the display the function of test screen on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:SCREen? Returns the display the function of test screen. Return parameter: 0 | 1 | 2 Example: SAFE:PRES:SCRE? >1 The display the function of test screen is on. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:NUMber:PART Sets the part number of the product.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:NUMber:LOT Sets the lot number of the product. Parameter: Example: SAFE:PRES:NUM:LOT 0013 Sets the lot number of the product to “0013”. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:NUMber:LOT? Returns the lot number of the product. Return parameter: Example: SAFE:PRES:NUM:LOT? > “0013” The lot number of the product is “0013”. [:SOURce]:SAFEty:PRESet:NUMber:SERIal Sets the serial number of the product.
REMOTE CONTROL Common Commands *CLS ..............................................................................................269 *ESE...............................................................................................269 *ESE? .............................................................................................270 *ESR? .............................................................................................270 *SRE ...............................................................
GPT-9500 Series User Manual *ESE? Returns the Standard Event Status of Enable Register value. Return parameter: (0 ~ 255) Example: *ESE? > 32 The standard event status of enable register value is 32 (00100000). *ESR? Returns the Standard Event Register value. Return parameter: (0 ~ 255) Example: *ESR? > 49 The standard event register value is 49 (00110001). *SRE Sets the Service Request Status of Enable Register value.
REMOTE CONTROL *STB? The controller is for reading status bit register value. Return parameter:(0 ~ 255) *OPC Operation is completed command. *OPC? Operation complete query command. The output format is ASCII character " 1 ". *PSC Power on status clear command. Parameter: 0 | 1 *PSC? Returns the Power on status clear. Return parameter: 0 | 1 *RST The device reset command available for RS232 interface only.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual *IDN? Returns the manufacturer, model No., serial number and system version number. Example: *IDN? > GWInstek,GPT9513,GDM123456,1.00 *SAV This command is to save the current status into memory. Parameter: (1 ~ 99) *RCL This command is to recall the saved status.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Fuse Replacement Steps 1. Turn the instrument off. 2. Remove the power cord. 3. Remove the fuse socket using a flat screwdriver. 4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Test Errors The following test error messages highlighted in red may appear on the GPT-9500 display when completing a running test. Error Messages Description HI SET Test result is beyond the HI SET value LO SET Test result is below the LOW SET value V OVER Measured voltage is beyond the set value by 1.
APPENDIX Status System The diagram below is a description of the status system 275
GPT-9500 Series User Manual GPT-9500 Specifications The specifications apply when the GPT-9500 is powered on for at least 30 minutes at 15˚C~35˚C. Specifications General DISPLAY MEMORY POWER SOURCE ACCESSORIES 4.3” color LCD with 480x272 resolution AUTO/MANU mode 500 memory blocks total AC 100V~240V ± 10%, 50Hz/60Hz Power cord x1, Quick Start Guide x1 User Manual x1(CD) GHT-115 x1 * GHT-116B x1 * GHT-116R x8 * DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Approx.
APPENDIX AC Withstanding Voltage Output Voltage Range Output Voltage Resolution Output Voltage Accuracy Maximum Rated Load Maximum Rated Current 0.050kV~ 5.000kV¹ 1V (1% of setting +5V) with no load 150VA (5kV/30mA) Output Voltage Waveform Voltage Regulation Frequency Voltmeter Accuracy Current Measurement Range Current Best Resolution Sine wave ± (1% +5V)[Maximum rated load 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± (1% of reading+ 5 V) 0.001mA~30.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual DC Withstanding Voltage Output Voltage Range Output Voltage Resolution Output Voltage Accuracy Maximum Rated Load Maximum Rated Current Voltmeter Accuracy Voltage Regulation Current Measurement Range Current Best Resolution Current Measurement Accuracy Current Offset Judgment Valid Range (DCW) ARC DETECT RAMP TIME (Rise Time) FALL Time WAIT Time TIMER (Test Time) TIMER Accuracy GND mode Maximum Capacitive Load DC Mode 1 2 3 0.050kV~ 6.
APPENDIX Insulation Resistance Test Output Voltage Output Voltage Resolution Output Voltage Accuracy Resistance Measurement Range Test Voltage 50VV<500V 500VV1000V Voltage regulation Voltmeter Accuracy Short-Circuit Current Output Impedance RAMP TIME (Rise Time) FALL Time WAIT Time TIMER (Test Time) GND mode 50V-1000V 1V ±(1% of setting +5V) with no load 0.1MΩ~10GΩ1 Measurement Accuracy Range 0.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Continuity Test Output Current Ohmmeter Measurement Accuracy 100mA(DC) 1Ω ± 0.
APPENDIX 18.8 435.0 GPT-9503/9513 Dimensions PASS STOP GPT - 9503 FAIL CAUTION AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / Insulation Resistance / ScannerTester HIGH VOLTAGE 5.0 kVAC MAX. 6.0 kVDC MAX. HI-POT & IR CONTINUITY POWER LOCAL HARDCOPY ESC UTILITY RETURN 104.9 START 119.7 PAGE : LONG PUSH 320.0 434.5 481.
GPT-9500 Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.
INDEX INDEX Accessories ................................. 12 Automatic test add test .................... 94, 95, 109, 111 load................................. 92, 113, 116 results ...........................................133 running a test ..............................122 test file name .................................93 Caution symbol ............................ 5 Cleaning the instrument ............. 7 Conventions ............................... 25 Declaration of conformity .......
