2001
3159 INSULATION /
WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
Safety Standards Measuring Instruments
Improved Efficiency
for Electrical Safety Testing
ISO14001
JQA-E-90091
The 3159 INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER is a
combination insulation resistance as well as voltage endurance tester.
It continuously performs insulation testing and voltage endurance
testing of electrical equipment and parts, doing both tests in a simpler
and more efficient way. This instrument implements all the applicable
safety standards, and is small, light, and inexpensive. It also comes
standard with external I/O for automating production lines.
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One Unit Serves Two Functions -Continuous Testing of Insulation and of
Voltage Endurance
● Continuous Testing of Insulation
and Voltage Endurance
In automatic testing mode, the 3159 continuously tests
either insulation followed by voltage endurance (the
ability to "withstand" voltage) (I→W), or voltage
endurance followed by insulation (W→I). In manual
mode it separately performs insulation testing or voltage
endurance testing.
● Stores up to 10 Sets of Test Conditions
● Standards Testing
Contains on-board comparator and timer functions for
determining compliance, thus simplify the testing of all
applicable safety standards.
● Interlock Function
Based on inputs such as a starter signal, enters a state
where output is blocked and testing is impossible, to
guarantee safety such as during automated testing.
Stores up to 10 sets of test conditions for each of voltage
endurance mode and insulation mode, and can quickly
switch among the test conditions. (Save/Load)
Fluorescent Display Tube
The display uses a bright and
clear fluorescent tube.
Analog Voltmeter
The test voltage can be verified
not only from the digital display
but also in analog form. (Only
for voltage endurance testing.)
Danger Light
The warning light flashes
during testing and whenever
there is a high voltage between
the terminals.
External Switch
Start/stop may be controlled with
the 9613 or the 9614.
(The 9613 and 9614 are options.)
9613
Insulation
Te s t i n g
Two Rated Measurement Voltages:
DC 500 or 1000 V
9614
Voltage
Endurance Testing
Transformer Capacity : 500VA
Two Test Voltage Ranges :
AC 0 to 2.5 or 5.0 kV
● Voltage Comparator
In order to prevent test voltage errors, the timer is
only activated after the voltage rises to the
specified test voltage ± 5% (or ± 50V, whichever
is larger).
(Depending on options, it may be possible to change the
voltage check just before test completion.)
Measurement Range:
0.5 MΩ to 2000 MΩ
● Discharge Feature
The charge on the object being tested is
discharged within the tester. This discharge
function avoids impacting the next test
process.
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Functions for Handling a Wide Range of Situations
Automatically
This tester comes standard with features for automating EXT I/O, RS-232C,
and status out (relay contact output), as well as data management features.
Status Out
Buzzer Volume
Adjustment
When the output conditions set up by
the dip switches are satisfied (OR
condition), there is relay contact
output.
1. H.V.ON
Output voltage generation
2. TEST
Testing in progress
3. PASS
Passed
4. FAIL
Failed
5. INT.LOCK
Interlocked
To indicate "pass" or "fail".
Rear Panel Voltage
Output Terminals
These are normally
connected to the front
terminals.
6. READY
Ready
7. EXT.CONT.
Under external control
8. POWER ON
Powers the 3159 on
EXT I/O (Open Collector, Photocoupler Insulation)
EXT I/O Output Signals
Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
5
RS-232C
Allows automatic testing and reading of
test results from a personal computer.
EXT I/O Input Signals
Pin
Number
Signal
Name
Function
Signal
Name
READY
L-FAIL
U-FAIL
PASS
TEST
6
H.V.ON
W-MODE
7
EXT-E
When LO, the external I/O input signal is effect.
11
8
START
When LO, it functions as a "Start" key.
12
I-MODE
9
STOP
When LO, it functions as a "Stop" key.
13
W-FAIL
10
INT.LOCK
Interlocked when open.
15 to 18
ISO.COM
Ground inputs for external devices.
14
33 to 36
I-FAIL
ISO.DCV
Function
LO when in "ready state"
LO when in "fail state" for the lower bound
LO when in "fail state" for the upper bound
LO when in "pass state"
LO when in "test state"
LO when a voltage is being generated to
the output terminals
LO during voltage endurance
("withstanding") testing
LO during insulation testing
LO when in "fail state" for voltage
endurance testing
LO when in "fail state" for insulation testing
15 V (0.1 A) outputs
Wide Range of
Functions
1. Pass Hold Function (0: No Hold, 1: Hold)
The pass state is held when it occurs. This is convenient
for verifying the decision value.
➀ ➁ ➂ ➃
2. Fail Hold Function (0: No Hold, 1: Hold)
The fail state is held when it occurs. This is convenient
for temporarily stopping the test process.
Various functions can be specified with the SHIFT + STOP keys.
3. Hold State (0: No Hold, 1: Hold)
This saves the state when the stop key is pressed during
a test in order to unconditionally end the test.
4. Momentary Out (0: Not Specified, 1: Specified)
This function outputs a voltage only when the start key
is being pressed. The start key is effective both as EXT
SW and external I/O.
➄ ➅ ➆ ➇
➈ ➉
8. Interlock Function (0: Not Specified, 1: Specified)
This specifies whether the interlock terminal for
external I/O should be effective.
9. Voltage Comparison Time (0: Start of Test, 1: End of Test)
When the voltage comparator is on during voltage
endurance testing, this specifies whether the comparison
should be done at the start or the end of the test.
10. Insulation Resistance Measurement Range
5. Double Action (0: Not Specified, 1: Specified)
This function starts the test if the start key is pressed less
than about 0.5 seconds after the stop key.
6. Fail Mode (0: Not Specified, 1: Specified)
This function means that hold state can be released only
by the stop key on the main body.
7. RS Command "START" (0: Not Specified, 1: Specified)
This specifies whether the RS command "START"
should be effective.
(0: Fixed Range, 1: Automatic Range)
This specifies whether the measurement range for the
insulation resistance test should be a fixed range or an
automatic range.
11. Insulation Resistance Test End Mode
0 : Test for the specified time
1 : Stop when "pass" is determined
2 : Stop when "fail" is determined
This specifies the method of ending the insulation
resistance test.
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3159 Specifications
■ Voltage Endurance Testing
■ Decision Function
[ Test Voltage ]
Decision method
Decision results
Output voltage
Voltage output method
Transformer capacity
Voltage adjustment
method
Voltmeter
Waveform
Frequency
:
:
:
:
Two ranges: AC 0 to 2.5 or 5.0 kV
Zero input switch
500 VA (rating: 30 minutes)
Manual adjustment
: Average value rectified root-mean-square display
Digital: AC 0.00 kV to 5.00 kV (full scale)
Accuracy: ± 1.5% f.s.
Analog: AC 0 to 5 kV (full scale)
Accuracy: ± 5% f.s
: Same as the power supply waveform
: Same as the power supply frequency
Decision processing
Specification ranges
: Window comparison method (digital specification).
: UPPER-FAIL:
The measured current (insulation resistance value)
exceeded the specified upper bound.
PASS:
The measured current (insulation resistance value)
was between the specified upper and lower bounds
and the specified time elapsed
LOWER-FAIL:
The measured current (insulation resistance value)
was less than the specified lower bound.
: For each decision result, output the display portion,
the buzzer sound, and EXT I/O signal
: Voltage endurance testing :
0.1 mA to 120 mA (upper bound) / 0.1 mA to 119 mA (lower bound)
[ Current Detection ]
Insulation testing :
Current measurement : 0.01 mA to 120 mA
range
Indicated valueange
: Average value rectified root-mean-square display (digital)
Measurement
: 0.01 mA (2 mA or 8 mA range)
resolution
0.1 mA (32 mA range)
1 mA (120 mA range)
Measurement
: ( ± 3% f.s. + 20 µA) over the entire range
accuracy
(Assumes a power supply waveform distortion ratio
of 5% maximum.)
0.2 MΩ to 2000 MΩ (same for the upper and lower bounds).
Specification resolution : Voltage endurance testing :
0.1 mA (0.1 mA to 9.9 mA) / 1 mA (10 to 120 mA)
Insulation testing :
0.01 MΩ (0.2 MΩ to 2 MΩ), 0.1 MΩ (2.1 MΩ to 20 MΩ)
1 MΩ (21 MΩ to 200 MΩ), 10 MΩ (210 MΩ to 2000 MΩ)
■ Timer
Specification range
Action
After starting, a countdown from the specified time is displayed
■ Insulation Resistance Testing
When OFF is specified:
Displays the elapsed time since the start.
[ Test Voltage and Measurement Range ]
Rated voltage
Unloaded voltage
Rated measured
current
Short circuit current
Measurement range
and accuracy
Measured resistance
range
Specification resolution
and accuracy
Nondeterministic
interval
: DC 500 V or 1000 V
: From 1 to 1.2 times the rated voltage
: 1 mA to 1.2 mA
: 4 mA to 5 mA (500 V) / 2 mA to 3 mA (1000 V)
: 0.5 MΩ to 999 MΩ (500 V), 1 MΩ to 999 MΩ
(1000 V) / ± 4% rdg
1000 MΩ to 2000 MΩ / ± 8% rdg.
: 2 MΩ, 20 MΩ, 200 MΩ, 2000 MΩ (500 V)
4 MΩ, 40 MΩ, 400 MΩ, 2000 MΩ (1000 V)
EXT I/O
RS-232C
■ General Specifications
Power supply
frequency
:
:
:
:
Fluorescent display tube (digital display)
Output voltage, detected current, measured resistance
2 times/sec. minimum
0 ˚C to 40 ˚C, 80% rh maximum (no condensation)
Voltage endurance
Maximum rated
power
Dimensions
: -10 ˚C to 50 ˚C, 90% rh maximum (no condensation)
Mass
: 23 ˚C ± 5 ˚C, 80% rh maximum (no condensation),
after warming up for at least 5 minutes
: Indoor, altitude 2000 m maximum
: AC 100 V (3159), AC 120 V (3159-01),
AC 220 V (3159-02), AC 230 V (3159-03),
AC 240 V (3159-04),
: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
3159
INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
3159-01 INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
3159-02 INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
3159-03 INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
3159-04 INSULATION / WITHSTANDING HiTESTER
(100V)
(120V)
(220V)
(230V)
(240V)
: 0.1 sec. (0.5 to 99.9 sec.) ± 50 msec
1 sec. (100 to 999 sec.) ± 0.5 sec
: 0.5 sec. (Mask time until the determination begins
during insulation resistance testing.)
■ Interfaces
EXT SW
Display
Monitor functions
Monitor period
Operating temperature
range
Storage temperature
range
Temperature and
humidity range for
assured accuracy
Operating locations
Power supply voltage
: 0.5 to 999 sec
: When ON is specified:
Applicable standards
Standard accessories
Options
: Output signal:
Open collector output
Maximum loaded voltage DC 30 V
Maximum output current DC 100 mA / 1 signal
Input signal:
Active low input / maximum applied voltage DC 30 V
: Input signal (contact point input)
START, STOP, SW.EN (front terminal switch is effective)
: Start-stop synchronization, full duplex, 9600 bps
: AC 1.35 kV, 10 mA, for one minute, between power
supply and chassis
: 800 VA
: Approx. 320 (W) × 155 (H) × 330 (D) mm (not
including protrusions.)
: Approx. 18 kg (3159), Approx. 20.5 kg (3159-01),
Approx. 21.5 kg (3159-02 to 3159-04)
: EMC: EN 61326-1:1997 + A1:1998 class A
Safety: EN 61010-1:1993 + A1:1995
Contamination level 2, overvoltage category
(expected overvoltage category 2500V)
: 9615 H.V. test lead (high voltage side and return, one
each), power cord, extra fuse
: 9613 REMOTE CONTROL BOX (SINGLE),
9614 REMOTE CONTROL BOX (DUAL),
9616 WARNING LAMP
■ Options
9613 REMOTE CONTROL BOX (SINGLE)
9614 REMOTE CONTROL BOX (DUAL)
9616 WARNING LAMP
9637 RS-232C CABLE (1.8 m) (9pin-9pin/Cross)
9638 RS-232C CABLE (1.8 m) (9pin-25pin/Cross)
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TEL +1-609-409-9109 / FAX +1-609-409-9108
E-mail: hioki@ hiokiusa.com
All information correct as of Mar. 9, 2001. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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