
CH2
Our most capable tester for complex assemblies.
The Cirris CH2 has the power to test thousands of points. Connect the CH2 to your PC and use Cirris Easy-Wire™ software for hipot (HV) testing of complex cables and harnesses.
Test Complex Assemblies
- Scanner chassis measures 17″ x 17″ x 6″ and weighs 40 lbs.
- Up to five 160 point scanner boxes (800 pts/box)
- Tests up to 100,000 points
- 1500 VDC
- 1000 VAC
- Easily rack mounted for larger applications
- Performance Check Kit for ISO 9000 certification
Software
- Easy-Wire software provides full SPC data collection
- Collect test results by operator, test station, or product
- Customize any standard test report
- Password-protected security
- Limit operator access to system features.
- Online help system
Efficient and Adjustable
- Smart-Lights capable
- Zero Defect Guided Assembly Aid
- Built in digital I/O
- 8 programmable inputs and 8 outputs
- Marking/stamping machines
- Fixture locks
- Pushback modules
- Energizing relays
CH2 XHV – 1500VAC Test System
- Set a DWV current leakage threshold of up to 5mA (real) and 22mA (total)
- Up to 1500VAC
- Test assemblies with higher capacitance
- Test much longer cables
Test Levels
- Output Voltage:10 to 1500 VAC ±5% ±5V
- Voltage Resolution:1 VAC
- Total Current Limit:10µA to 22mA ±10% ±10µA
- Real Current Limit:10µA to 5mA ±10% ±10µA
Test Rate
- Dwell Time:17 ms to 120 sec. (1 to 7200 cycles @ 60 Hz) (1 to 6000 cycles @ 50 Hz)
- Output Waveform:Sine wave
- Output Frequency:50 or 60 Hz
- Voltage Ramp Up Time:0 to 120 seconds
- Voltage Ramp Down Time:0 to 120 seconds
Other Requirements
- Power:100-240VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. 80 Watts
- Temperature:Specified:10-40 degrees C, Operational: 0-70 degrees C
- Humidity:Specified:0-50% RH non-condensing, Operational: 0-90% RH non-condensing
Dimensions
- 3.5″ tall x 17″ wide x 19.75″ deep (9x 43 x 50 cm)
Weight
- 28 lbs. (13 kg) (each box)
CH2 – Energization Box
- Energize lamps, LEDs, relays or other devices needing external power
- Connected to a CH2 test system using the same cable as a standard expansion box
- Design your test to accommodate a wide variety of external power needs using Easy-Wire software
- Power supply port on the back of the box to plug in your selected power supply
- Optional Programmable Power Supply
- adjust voltages to multiple values within one test program
- Additional information:
- General Guidelines for Testing Relays
- Using the CH2 to test relays
- Energization of relays
- Energization Specifications:
- Energization Points: 160 – 800 Points (in 160 pt. increments)
- Max Current: 2 AMPs
- Fixed Voltage Supplies: 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, & 48 Volts
- Agilent Variable Supply: 0 to 60 Volts
- Interfacing to E-Unit: Standard AC61-KF cabling
CH2 Custom Instructions
- add-in set of test instructions to expand the capability of the tester
- integrate external meters, such as a Keithley 24xx series source meters or Agilent 344xx series DMMs to make high accuracy measurements using those instruments
- integrate a variable power supply when using the Energization Module
- different voltages for different applications in the same test program
- Test: Transzorbs, Zener Diodes, Gas Discharge Tubes etc.
- Test Relays: Single Coil, Multi Coil, Pull-in-voltages, Drop-out-voltages etc.
- Test Light/Indicators: Single Lamp to 60V, Multi Lamps up to 60V
- Test Leakage Current: Diodes, Transistors, MOSFET’s, Integrated Circuits, etc.
- Highly Accurate Voltage or Current Measurements: With integrated Keithley 2400 series meter
CH2 Adapter Panel System
- Adapter panel mounts directly to the front of the CH2 tester
- adapt from the 32 pin Eurodin style connectors to mating connectors of your choice
Performance Verfication
- The CH2 Performance Check Kit allows you to verify the calibration and proper operation of the CH2 tester.
Test Points
160 to 800 points; expandable to 100,000 points in 160-point increments. (Max distance from base unit: 200 ft.)
Low Voltage Test
2 Wire
- Voltage: Standard 2.5 V max
- Current: 1 μA to 10 mA
- Resistance:1 Ω to 1 MΩ ±2% ±0.1 Ω
4 Wire
- Voltage: Standard 2.5 V max
- Current: 2 μA to 2 A
- Resistance: .001 Ω to 100 Ω ±2% ±0.001 Ω
Components Test
- Diodes: 0 to 2.5 V
- Resistors:1 Ω to 1 MΩ ±2%
- Capacitors:10 pF to 5000 μF ±10% ±50 pF
- Twisted Pairs: Verify proper pairing in twisted pair cables
High Voltage Test
Insulation Resistance Test
- Voltage: 10 to 1500VDC ± 5% ± 5 V
- Resistance: 5 MΩ to 1000 MΩ ±10%
Dielectric Withstand Test
- Voltage: 10 to 1500 VDC ± 5% ± 5 V or 10 to 1070 VAC ± 5% ± 5 V (up to 1500 VAC with xHV option) (1 volt steps)
- Current Limit: (DC) 10 μA to 2.5 mA, (AC) 10 μA to 2.5 mA (RMS) or to 22 mA with xHV option
- Max Capacitance Per Net: 30 nF @ 1500 VDC, 9.5 nF @ 1000 VAC
- HV Energy Limit: 35 mJ
- HV Charge Limit: 45μC
Max Points Per Net
Unlimited
Digital Input/Output
8 Inputs / 8 Outputs, 30 V Open collector, +12 V and +5 V each current limited to 100 mA
Test Point Interface
96 pos. Female VME Eurocard connector-32 pos. loaded
User Interface
PC Requirements
- Test Station:0 GHz min. processor speed, Windows 7®, Windows 8.1®, or Windows 10®, 15 GB hard drive space, 4 GB RAM, 256 MB min. video memory, 1024 x 768 min display resolution, sound (for audible feedback), USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
- Optional Network Database Server: As above except no sound or USB ports required. Windows XP®, Windows 7®, Windows 8.1®, Windows Server 2003® or Windows Server 2008® OS
Power
115 / 230 V 50/60 Hz
Size
17” x 17” x 6” (43cm x 43cm x 15cm) (base or expansion enclosure)
Weight
40 lbs (18kg) (fully loaded base or expansion enclosure)