GPT-9000 User Manual EN Rev EH1 20211104

Electrical Safety Tester
GPT-9000 / GPT-9000A Series
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PT-90000EH1
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5
GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 9

GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview ........ 10
Appearance .......................................... 15
Set Up .................................................. 23
OPERATION .................................................................. 30
Menu Tree ............................................ 32
Test Lead Connection ........................... 36
ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing . 38
Special MANU Test Mode (000) ........... 77
Automatic Tests ................................... 82
Common Utility Settings ...................... 99
EXTERNAL CONTROL ................................................... 106

External Control Overview .................. 107
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... 113

Interface Configuration ...................... 114
Command Syntax ............................... 118
Command List ................................... 121
FAQ .............................................................................. 162
APPENDIX .................................................................... 164

Fuse Replacement .............................. 164
Error Messages .................................. 165
GPT-9000/9000A Specifications ......... 167
GPT-9801/9802/9803 Dimensions ..... 174
GPT-9804 Dimensions ....................... 175
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GPT-9000/9000A Series User Manual
GPT-9903 Dimensions ....................... 176

GPT-9904 Dimensions ....................... 177
GPT-9901A/9902A/9903A Dimensions 178
Declaration of Conformity (9800) ....... 179
Declaration of Conformity (GPT-9900/A)
.......................................................... 180
INDEX .......................................................................... 181
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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: Identifies conditions or practices that

WARNING could result in injury or loss of life.
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that

CAUTION could result in damage to the instrument or to
other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal
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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  Do not place any heavy object on the

Guideline instrument.
 Avoid severe impact or rough handling that
CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument.
 Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
 Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
 Do not block the cooling fan opening.
 Do not disassemble the GPT-9000/GPT-9000A
unless you are qualified.
(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The
GPT-9000/GPT-9000A 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.
Power Supply  AC Input voltage range:

100/120/220/230VAC ±10%
WARNING  Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
 To avoid electrical shock connect the protective
grounding conductor of the AC power cord to
an earth ground.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the  Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.

GPT-9000/  Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
GPT-9000A detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.
 Do not use chemicals containing harsh material
such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation  Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,

Environment almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)
 Relative Humidity: ≤ 70% (no condensation)
 Altitude: < 2000m
 Temperature: 0˚C~40˚C
(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees
and their requirements as follows. The GPT-9000/GPT-9000A 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.
 Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution
occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.
 Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-
conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment
is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,
precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature
nor humidity is controlled.
Storage  Location: Indoor

environment  Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
 Relative Humidity: ≤ 85% (no condensation)
Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.
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Power cord for the United Kingdom

When using the safety tester in the United Kingdom, make sure the
power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/ Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live (Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with
the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to
the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol
or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment
or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and
approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the
equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable
of 0.75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the
connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is
engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is
deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable,
any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be
immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above
standard.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the safety tester 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.
AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / PASS FAIL READY TEST
GPT-9803 Insulation Resistance Tester
CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.

HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.
ESC PAGE
START STOP
RETURN
REMOTE
POWER
MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY
GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview ................................... 10

Series lineup ..............................................................................................10
Model Overview .......................................................................................11
Main Features ...........................................................................................11
Accessories ................................................................................................12
Package Contents .....................................................................................14
Appearance .................................................................... 15
GPT-9801/9802/9803/9901A/9902A/9903/9903A Front Panel .......15
GPT-9804/9904 Front Panel ....................................................................15
GPT-9801/9802/9803/9804 Rear Panels ...............................................19
GPT-9901A/9902A/9903/9903A Rear Panel .......................................19
GPT-9904 Rear Panel................................................................................20
Set Up ........................................................................... 23
Line Voltage Connection and Power Up ..............................................23
Installing the Optional GPIB Card .........................................................25
Workplace Precautions ............................................................................26
Operating Precautions .............................................................................27
Basic Safety Checks ..................................................................................29
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GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview
Series lineup
The GPT-9000/9000A Series Safety Testers are AC/DC
withstanding voltage, insulation resistance and ground bond safety
testers.
The GPT-9801/9901A are AC withstanding voltage testers, the

GPT-9802/9902A are AC/DC withstanding voltage testers and the
GPT-9803/9903/9903A are AC/DC withstanding voltage and
insulation resistance testers. The GPT-9804 & GPT-9904 include all
the test functions of the other models as well as ground bond
testing. All models can operate at up to 5kVAC for AC
withstanding voltage testing and at up to 6kVDC for DC
withstanding voltage testing (excluding the GPT-9801/9901A).
For the GPT-99XX/99XXA models, the testing terminals are also

mirrored on the rear panel for added safety and for more
permanent safety testing environments. They also include an
innovative sweep function to view test results as a graph.
The GPT-9000/9000A Series can store up to 100 manual tests, as

well as run up to 16 manual tests sequentially as an automatic test,
allowing the safety testers to accommodate any number of safety
standards, including IEC, EN, UL, CSA, GB, JIS and others.
Note: Throughout this user manual, the terms ACW, DCW, IR and
GB refer to AC Withstanding, DC Withstanding, Insulation
Resistance and Ground Bond testing, respectively. GPT-9000 refers
to any of the GPT-98XX or GPT-99XX models, GPT-9000A refers to
any of the GPT-99XXA models.
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GETTING STARTED
Model Overview
Model name ACW DCW IR GB Sweep

GPT-9801 
GPT-9802  
GPT-9803   
GPT-9804    
GPT-9901A  
GPT-9902A   
GPT-9903    
GPT-9903A    
GPT-9904     
Main Features
Performance  ACW: 5kVAC

 DCW: 6kVDC
 IR: 50V~1000V (50V steps)*
 GB: 3A~30A (GPT-98XX);
3A~32A (GPT-99XX)
* The GPT-99XX/99XXA also includes an extra

+125V test point
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Features  Ramp up time control

 Safety discharge
 100 test conditions (MANU mode)
 100 automatic tests (AUTO mode)
 Over temperature, voltage and current
protection
 Pass, Fail, Test, High Voltage and Ready
indicators
 PWM output (90% efficiency, increased
reliability)
 Interlock (configurable)
 Sweep Function
 Rear panel output (GPT-9000 series only)
Interface  Remote control start/stop interface terminal

 RS232/USB interface for programming
 Optional GPIB interface for programming
 Signal I/O port for pass/fail/test monitoring
and start/stop control/interlock
Accessories
Standard Part number Description

Accessories
GHT-114 x1 Test lead
Region dependent Power cord
GTL-115 x1 or GB Test leads
GTL-215 x1 (A random type will be shipped.
GPT-9804/9904 only)
N/A Remote terminal male plug
N/A Interlock key
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Optional Part number Description

Accessories
GHT-205 High Voltage Test Probe
GHT-113 High Voltage Test Pistol
GTL-232 RS232C cable
GTL-248 GPIB cable
GTL-247 USB cable
GRA-417 Rack Adapter Panel
(19”, 4U)
(GPT-9801/9802/9803/
9804/9901A/9902A/9903A
only)
GRA-433 Rack Adapter Panel
(19”, 4U)
(GPT-9903A/9904A only)
Options Part number Description
Opt.01 GPIB Interface GPIB module
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Package Contents
Check the contents before using the GPT-9000/GPT-9000A.
Opening the box
Contents  GPT-9000/9000A unit  GHT-114 test leads x1

(single unit)  Quick Start guide  GTL-115 test leads x1
 User manual CD (GPT-9804/9904)
 CTC (Calibration  Remote terminal male
Traceable Certificate) plug

 Interlock key
 Power cord x1 (region
dependent)
Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene

Note foam and plastic envelopes should the need arise
to return the unit to GW Instek.
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GETTING STARTED
Appearance
GPT-9801/9802/9803/9901A/9902A/9903/9903A
Front Panel
PASS/FAIL indicators
Display Function keys Directional keys READY indicator
GPT-9803
AC / DC Withstanding Voltage /
Insulation Resistance Tester
PASS FAIL READY TEST
TEST indicator
ESC PAGE
HIGH VOLTAGE
indicator
START STOP
HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER
REMOTE
RETURN
output terminal
POWER MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY
button RETURN
terminal
START button REMOTE terminal Scroll wheel

STOP button Configuration keys

-9904 Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond
Tester

GPT-9804/9904 Front Panel

ESC PAGE
STOP
SENSE H HI-POT
IR
RETURN SENSE L &
REMOTE
SENSE H GB Rx SENSE L
RETURN Terminal
SOURCE H SOURCE L
SOURCE H
SOURCE L
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Display 240 X 64 dot matrix display (LCD)
Function keys The function keys correspond to the soft-keys

directly above on the main display.
Pass/Fail PASS FAIL The PASS and FAIL indicators

indicators light up upon a PASS or FAIL test
result at the end of a manual test
or automatic test.
ESC key ESC The ESC key is used to exit out of

a menu or cancel a setting.
PAGE key PAGE The PAGE key is used to view

automatic test information and
test results.
Directional arrow The directional arrow keys are

keys used to navigate menus and
parameter settings.
READY
READY indicator The READY indicator is lit when
the tester is ready to begin testing.
The STOP button is used to put
the tester into READY status.
TEST
TEST indicator The TEST indicator is lit when a
test is on. The START button is
used to put the tester into TEST
status.
The HIGH VOLTAGE indicator

CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE
5.0 kVAC MAX.
6.0 kVDC MAX.
indicator will light up when an output

terminal is active. Only after the
test has finished or stopped will
the indicator turn off.
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GETTING STARTED
HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE 6.0 kVDC MAX.

The HIGH VOLTAGE terminal
output terminal output is used for outputting the
testing voltage. The terminal is
recessed for safety. This terminal
is used in conjunction with the
RETURN terminal.
WARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Do not touch the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal
during testing.
RETURN terminal All models except The RETURN terminal is

GPT-9804/9904 used for IR, DCW and ACW
RETURN tests.
RETURN, SENSE GPT-9804/9904 The RETURN terminal is

and SOURCE HI-POT
IR
RETURN
used for IR, DCW and ACW
terminals tests.
SOURCE H SOURCE L The SOURCE H, SOURCE L,

SENSE H and SENSE L
terminals are used for GB
tests.
Scroll wheel The scroll wheel is used to edit

parameter values.
UTILITY
UTILITY key Used to enter the MANU Utility or
Common Utility menu.
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EDIT/SAVE key EDIT/SAVE Used to start editing

MANU/AUTO tests as well as
save settings and parameters.
MANU/AUTO MANU/AUTO The MANU/AUTO key is used to

key select manual tests (MANU) or
automatic tests (AUTO).
REMOTE REMOTE The REMOTE terminal is used to

terminal connect to a remote controller.
STOP
STOP button The STOP button is used to
stop/cancel tests. The STOP
button will also put the safety
tester in the READY status to
begin testing.
START
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 POWER Turns the power on. The safety

tester will always start up with the
last test setting from when the
instrument was last powered
down.
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GETTING STARTED
GPT-9801/9802/9803/9804 Rear Panels
SIGNAL I/O USB A port RS232 port Fan GND
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD
SIGNAL I / O RS 232 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 .
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS . REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL .
GND
GPIB
ENSURE THE POWER IS REMOVED FROM

THE INSTRUMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE
AC
POWER MAX.
500VA
LINEVOLTAGE RANGE FUSE

SELECTION (50/60 Hz)
100V 90~110V T 5A
SER. NO .LB 120V 108~132V 250V
220V 198~242V T 2.5A
230V 207~250V 250V
Optional GPIB port Line voltage Fuse selector
GPT-9901A/9902A/9903/9903A Rear Panel
Signal I/O, RS232

High voltage terminal & USB port Fan vents
CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE
WARNING
SIGNAL I / O RS232 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.
SER. NO. LB
MAX. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO
5.0 kVAC QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
6.0 kVDC
GND
GPIB
GND
Return
RETURN
AC
terminal POWER
MAX.
1000VA
LINE VOLTAGE RANGE

FUSE
SELECTION (50/60Hz)
100V 90~110V T 10A
120V 108~132V 250V
220V 198~242V T 6.3A

230V 207~250V 250V
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GPT-9904 Rear Panel
Signal I/O, RS232

High voltage terminal & USB port Fan vents
CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE
WARNING
SIGNAL I / O RS232 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.
SER. NO. LB
MAX. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO
5.0 kVAC QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
6.0 kVDC
GND
Return, Sense GND

RETURN
HI-POT GPIB
IR

GB Rx
and Source SENSE H

SOURCE H
SENSE L
SOURCE L AC
POWER
MAX.
terminals
1000VA
LINE VOLTAGE RANGE

FUSE
SELECTION (50/60Hz)
100V 90~110V T 10A
120V 108~132V 250V
220V 198~242V T 6.3A

230V 207~250V 250V
SIGNAL I / O
SIGNAL I/O port The SIGNAL I/O port is used to
monitor the tester status (PASS,
FAIL, TEST) and input (START/
STOP signals). It is also used with
the Interlock key.
USB A port Used for remote control.
RS232
RS232 interface Used for remote control and
port firmware updates.
Fan/Fan Vents Exhaust fan. Allow enough room

for the fan to vent. Do not block the
fan openings.
GND GND Connect the GND (ground)

terminal to the earth ground.
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GETTING STARTED
Line voltage input 220

Line voltage input:
120
230
100 100/120/220/230VAC ±10%
Line voltage fuse 220

Line voltage selector and fuse:
120
230
100
GPT-98XX:
100V/120V T5A 250V
220V/230V T2.5A 250V
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
100V/120V T10A 250V
220V/230V T6.3A 250V
GPIB
Optional GPIB Optional GPIB interface for remote
port control.
HIGH VOLTAGE GPT-99XX /99XXA The HIGH VOLTAGE

output terminal CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE
terminal output is used for
outputting the testing
voltage.
MAX.
5.0 kVAC
6.0 kVDC
WARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Do not touch the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal
during testing.
RETURN terminal GPT-9901A/9902A/ The RETURN terminal is

9903/9903A used for IR, DCW and ACW
RETURN tests.
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RETURN/ GPT-9904 The RETURN terminal is

SENSE and HI-POT
RETURN used for IR, DCW and ACW
SOURCE IR
tests.
terminals GB Rx
SENSE H SENSE L
SOURCE H SOURCE L
The SOURCE L/H and
SENSE L/H terminals are for
GB tests only.
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GETTING STARTED
Set Up
Line Voltage Connection and Power Up
Background Before powering up the GPT-9000/9900A

ensure the correct voltage has been selected on
the rear panel. The GPT-9000/9000A supports
line voltages of 100V/120V/220V and 230V.
Steps 1. Check the line voltage and the fuse Page 164
in the fuse holder.
The desired line voltage

220
should line up with the
230
120
arrow on the fuse holder. 100
2. Connect the power cord to 220
the AC voltage input. 230

120
100
3. If the power cord does not GND
have an earth ground,

ensure the ground
terminal is connected to an
earth ground.
Ensure the power cord is connected to an earth

Warning ground. Failure could be harmful to the operator
and instrument.
4. Press the Power button. POWER
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5. When the unit is powering up, all the LED

indicators will light. Check to make sure all 5
LED indicators are working.
6. Check to make sure the System Self Test passes

without errors.
S Y S T EM S E L F TEST
S y s t em Ch e c k i n g . . .
Ha r dwa r e Che c k i ng . . .
F i r mw a r e C h e c k i n g . . .
After the System Self Test completes, the tester will

go into VIEW status and be ready to operate.
VIEW status
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MA NU _ N AME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Optional GPIB Card
Background The optional GPIB is a user-installable option.

Follow the instructions below to install the
GPIB card.
Before installing the optional GPIB card ensure the

WARNING GPT-9000/9000A is turned off and disconnected
from power.
Steps 1. Remove the screws from the rear panel cover

plate.
2. Insert the GPIB card into the two slots on either

side of the opening. Push the card gently until it
is fully inserted.
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Workplace Precautions
Background The GPT-9000/9900A 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-9000/9000A generates voltages in excess

WARNING 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 safety tester.
2. The operating workplace must be fully isolated,

especially when the instrument is in operation.
The instrument should be clearly labeled with
appropriate warning signage.
3. The operator should not wear any conductive

materials, jewelry, badges, or other items, such
wrist watches.
4. The operator should wear insulation gloves for

high voltage protection.
5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is

properly grounded.
6. Ensure any devices that are adversely affected

by magnetic fields are not placed near the
tester.
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GETTING STARTED
Operating Precautions
Background The GPT-9000/9000A 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-9000/9000A generates voltages of up to

WARNING 5kVAC or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions,
warnings and directions given in the following
section when using the instrument.
1. Never touch the safety tester, lead wires,

terminals, probes and other connected
equipment when the tester is testing.
2. Do not turn the safety tester on and off quickly

or repeatedly. When turning the power off,
please allow a few moments before turning the
power back on. This will allow the protection
circuits to properly initialize.
Do not turn the power off when a test is

running, unless in an emergency.
3. Only use those test leads supplied with the

instrument. Leads with inappropriate gauges
can be dangerous to both the operator and the
instrument.
For GB testing, never use the Sense leads on the
SOURCE terminals.
4. Do not short the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal

with ground. Doing so could charge the chassis
to dangerously high voltages.
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5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is

properly grounded.
6. Only connect the test leads to the HIGH

VOLTAGE/SOURCE H/SENSE H 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 safety tester unattended.

Always turn the power off when leaving the
testing area.
9. When remotely controlling the safety tester,

ensure adequate safety measures are in place to
prevent:
 Inadvertent output of the test voltage.
 Accidental contact with the instrument during

testing. Ensure that the instrument and DUT are
fully isolated when the instrument is remotely
controlled.
10. Ensure an adequate discharge time for the

DUT.
When DCW or IR tests are performed, the DUT,

test leads and probes become highly charged.
The GPT-9000/9000A has discharge circuitry to
discharge the DUT after each test. The time
required for a DUT to discharge depends on the
DUT and test voltage.
Never disconnect the safety tester before a

discharge is completed.
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Basic Safety Checks
Background The GPT-9000/9000A 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 safety tester is always connected to

an earth ground.
3. Test the safety tester operation with a low

voltage/current output:
Ensure the safety tester generates a FAIL
judgment when the HIGH VOLTAGE and
RETURN terminals are shorted (using the
lowest voltage/current as the testing
parameters).
Do not use high voltages/currents when the HIGH

WARNING VOLTAGE and RETURN terminals are shorted. It
may result in damage to the instrument.
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OPERATION
Menu Tree ...................................................................... 32
Menu Tree Overview ............................................................................... 33
Test Lead Connection ...................................................... 36

ACW, DCW, IR Connection ................................................................... 36
GB Connection .......................................................................................... 37
ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing ............................. 38

Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number ................................................. 39
Edit Manual Test Settings ....................................................................... 40
Setting the Test Function ......................................................................... 41
Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current ............................................... 42
Setting the Test Frequency ...................................................................... 43
Setting the Upper and Lower Limits ..................................................... 44
Setting a Reference Value ........................................................................ 46
Setting the Test Time (Timer) ................................................................. 47
Setting the Ramp Up Time ...................................................................... 50
Creating a MANU Test File Name ......................................................... 51
Setting the ARC Mode ............................................................................. 52
Setting PASS HOLD................................................................................. 55
Setting FAIL MODE ................................................................................. 56
Setting MAX HOLD ................................................................................. 57
Setting the Grounding Mode .................................................................. 58
Saving and Exiting EDIT Status ............................................................. 63
Running a MANU Test............................................................................ 64
PASS / FAIL MANU Test ....................................................................... 69
Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) ...................................................... 74
Special MANU Test Mode (000) ....................................... 77
Automatic Tests .............................................................. 82

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OPERATION
Choose/Recall an Automatic Test .........................................................82

Edit Automatic Test Settings ..................................................................84
Adding a Step to the Automatic Test ....................................................85
Creating an AUTO Test File Name ........................................................86
Saving and Exiting EDIT Status .............................................................87
Automatic Test Page View ......................................................................88
Running an Automatic Test ....................................................................91
Automatic Test Results ............................................................................95
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Menu Tree
This section describes the overall structure of the operation statuses
and modes for the GPT-9000/9000A safety testers. The testers have
two main testing modes (MANU, AUTO) and 5 main operation
statuses (VIEW, EDIT, READY, TEST and STOP).
FA I L PASS/FAIL PASS
status Judgement status
Press
START
TEST Press S TOP

status STOP status
Press
STOP2
Special manual Press

mode START
MANU
no.
READY Press
# 0003 status STOP
Press Press
Switch to MANU MANU/ Common Utility
mode STOP AUTO Settings1
Press
UTILITY
Hold
MANU/ V I EW
AUTO status
Press
PAGE
Press
Press PAGE View
Switch to AUTO EDIT/
mode ESC (AUTO mode
SAVE
only)1
only)*
MANU UTILITY
menu (MANU
Press ED I T Press
EDIT/ Save the MANU
UTILITY status SAVE test or AUTO test
mode only)1
1 Press EDIT/SAVE to save settings, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous screen.
2 Press the STOP key twice for a FAIL result.
3 When in MANU mode, selecting MANU number 000 will enter the special manual mode.
4 The Sweep mode function is only accessible in the special manual mode.
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OPERATION
Menu Tree Overview
VIEW status VIEW status is used to view the parameters of

the selected manual test/automatic test. The
VIEW status is also used to put the tester into
MANU or AUTO mode.
AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 2 A U T O _ N AME VIEW status

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
EDIT status EDIT status is used to edit the manual test or

automatic test parameters. Pressing the
EDIT/SAVE key will save any changes.
Pressing the ESC key will cancel any changes.
EDIT status
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MANU _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB H I / L O T I MER
READY status When the tester is in READY status, it is ready

to begin testing. Pressing the START button
will begin testing and put the tester into TEST
status. Pressing the MANU/AUTO key will
return the tester to VIEW status.
READY status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA READY
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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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.
TEST status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 33 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP status STOP status is shown when a manual test or

automatic test did not finish running and has
been stopped by the operator. Pressing STOP
will return the tester to READY status.
STOP status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 33 mA S TOP
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Page View Up to 16 tests can be used to create an

automatic test. Page View is used to see which
manual tests (steps) an automatic test is
composed of. The steps can be re-arranged and
deleted in Page View.
AUTO= 001 - 01 0 AU TO _ NAME

MANU _ NAME A CW = 0 . 1 0 0 k V H I _ S E T = 0 1 . 0 0 m A
#01 : 0 10 * #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
MO V E SWA P SK I P DE L
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OPERATION
AUTO mode AUTO indicates that the tester is in AUTO

mode. AUTO mode is for creating/running a
sequence of up to 16 MANU tests.
AUTO mode
AUTO= 0 0 3 - 0 0 2 AU TO _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB ADD
MANU mode MANU mode is used to create and/or execute a

single test. MANU indicates that the manual
test mode is active.
MANU mode
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
Common Utility This utility controls the LCD, buzzer, interface

Settings and control settings. These settings are system
wide.
C O MMO N U T I L I T Y
S t a r t C t r l : F RON T P ANE L
Do u b l e A c t i o n : OF F
K e y L o c k : OF F I N T ER L OCK : OF F
L CD BUZ Z I NTER CTRL
MANU Utility The Manu Utility settings are configured for

Settings each MANU test separately. The settings
include: ARC MODE, PASS HOLD, FAIL
MODE, MAX HOLD and GROUND MODE.
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MANU UT I L I T Y
ARC MO D E : O F F
P A S S HO L D : OF F
F A I L MO D E : S T O P
MA X HO L D : OF F
G R O U N D MO D E : O N
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Test Lead Connection

This section describes how to connect the GPT-9000/GPT-9000A to
a DUT for withstanding, insulation resistance or ground bond
testing.
ACW, DCW, IR Connection
Background ACW, DCW and IR tests use the HIGH

VOLTAGE terminal and RETURN terminal
with the GHT-114 test leads.
ACW, DCW, IR GPT-9000

Connection
High Voltage terminal
DUT
Return terminal
Steps 1. Turn the power off on the safety tester.
2. Connect the high voltage test lead(red) to the

HIGH VOLTAGE terminal and screw firmly
into place.
3. Connect the return test lead(white) into the

RETURN terminal and screw the protector bar
into place, as shown below.
HIGH VOLTAGE
Terminal
RETURN
Terminal
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OPERATION
GB Connection
Background GB tests use the SENSE H/L and SOURCE H/L

terminals with the GTL-115 test leads.
GB Connection GPT-9000
Source H
Sense H
DUT
Source L
Sense L
Steps 1. Turn the power off on the safety tester.
2. Connect the Sense H lead to the SENSE H

terminal.
3. Connect the Sense L lead to the SENSE L

terminal.
4. Connect the Source H lead to the SOURCE H

terminal.
5. Connect the Source L lead to the SOURCE L

terminal.
Sense H lead RETURN Sense L lead

HI-POT
IR
Source H lead SOURCE H SOURCE L Source L lead
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ACW, DCW, IR and GB Manual Testing

This section describes how to create, edit and run a single ACW,
DCW, IR or GB safety test. Each Manual 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 100

memory locations. Each stored manual test can be used as a test
step when creating an AUTO test (page 82).
 Choose/Recall a Manual Test number → from page 39.
 Edit Manual Test Settings → from page 40.
 Setting the Test Function→ from page 41.
 Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current→ from page 42.
 Setting the Test Frequency → from page 43.
 Setting the Upper and Lower Limits → from page 44.
 Setting a Reference Value → from page 46.
 Setting the Test Time (Timer) → from page 47.
 Setting the Ramp Up Time → from page 50.
 Creating a MANU Test File Name→ from page 51.
 Setting the ARC Mode → from page 52.
 Setting PASS HOLD→ from page 55.
 Setting FAIL MODE→ from page 56.
 Setting MAX HOLD→ from page 57.
 Setting the Grounding Mode → from page 58.
 Saving and Exiting EDIT Status→ from page 63.
 Running a MANU Test → from page 64.
 PASS / FAIL MANU Test → from page 69.
 Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only) → from page 74
 Special MANU Test Mode (000) → from page 77
Before operating the GPT-9000/9000A please read the safety
precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page 23.
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OPERATION
Choose/Recall a Manual Test Number
Background ACW, DCW, IR and GB tests can only be

created in the MANU (manual) mode. MANU
number 001 to 100 can be saved and thus be
loaded when editing/creating a MANU test or
AUTO test. MANU number 000 is a special
mode. See page 74 for details on the special
mode.
Steps 1. If the tester is in AUTO mode, MANU/AUTO
press and hold the MANU/AUTO

key for three seconds to switch to
MANU mode.
The tester can only switch between

AUTO and MANU mode when in
the VIEW status.
AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 2 A U T O _ N AME VIEW status

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. Use the scroll wheel to choose the

MANU number.
MANU # 001~100
(MANU# 000 is a special mode)
MANU number
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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The MANU number can only be chosen in VIEW

Note status. If in the EDIT status, switch to the VIEW
status by pressing the EDIT/SAVE or ESC key.
Edit Manual Test Settings
Background To edit any of the manual test settings, the

tester must be in EDIT status.
Any settings or parameters that are edited only

apply to the currently selected MANU number.
Steps 1. Press the EDIT/SAVE key when in EDIT/SAVE
VIEW status to enter the EDIT

status. This will enter the EDIT
status for the chosen test number.
V I EW
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. The Status changes from VIEW to EDIT.
Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will save the

Note settings for the current test and return back to
VIEW status.
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OPERATION
Setting the Test Function
Background After a MANU number has been chosen and

the tester is in EDIT status, a test function can
be set.
There are four test functions, AC Withstand,

DC Withstand, Insulation Resistance and
Ground Bond.
Steps 1. To choose the test function, press the ACW,

DCW, IR or GB soft-keys.
A CW D CW I R GB
2. The test function soft-key is highlighted.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
test function
The chosen test function only applies to the

Note current test.
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Setting the Test Voltage or Test Current
Background The test voltage can be set from 0.050kV to 5kV

for ACW, 0.050kV to 6kV for DCW and 0.050 to
1kV for IR (50V steps*). For GB tests the test
current can be set from 3A to 30A (GPT-98XX)
or 3A to 32A (GPT-99XX).
*GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA includes a 125V test
point.
Steps 1. Press the UP / DOWN arrow keys

to bring the cursor to the voltage
setting.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor
2. Use the scroll wheel to set the

voltage level.
ACW 0.050kV ~ 5kV 1

DCW 0.050kV ~ 6kV 2
IR 0.05kV ~ 1kV (50V steps) 3
GB 3.00A ~ 33.00A (GPT-98XX)
3.00A~ 33.00A (GPT-99XX)
1 At least 0.5 seconds is needed to reach a set
voltage of 50V/10mA.
2 At least 0.5 seconds is needed to reach a set
voltage of 50V/2mA.
3 GPT-99XX/99XXA includes a 125V test point.
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OPERATION
When setting the voltage, be aware that a

Note maximum of 200VA can be set for ACW and 50W
for DCW (GPT-98XX) or 500VA and 100W,
respectively for GPT-99XX/99XXA.
The ground bond voltage (GBV) is calculated as

the HI SET limit x Test Current.
Setting the Test Frequency
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 and GB
tests.

to bring the cursor to the FREQ
setting.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor
2. Use the scroll wheel to set the test

frequency.
ACW, GB 50Hz, 60Hz
The test frequency can only be set for ACW or GB

Note tests.
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Setting the Upper and Lower Limits
Background There is both a LO and HI judgment setting.

When the measured value is below the LO 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 LO SET and HI SET setting is
judged as PASS. The LO SET limit cannot be
made greater than the HI SET limit.
Steps 1. Press the HI/LO soft-key or use H I / LO
the UP / DOWN arrow keys to

bring the cursor to the HI SET OR
(ACW/DCW/GB) setting or the
LO SET(IR) setting.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor
2. Use the scroll wheel to set the HI

SET/LO SET limit*.
ACW (HI) 0.001mA~042.0mA (GPT-98XX)

0.001mA~110.0mA (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
DCW (HI) 0.001mA~011.0mA (GPT-98XX)
0.001mA~021.0mA (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
IR (LO) 0001MΩ ~ 9999MΩ (GPT-98XX)
0.001GΩ ~ 50.00GΩ (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
GB (HI) 000.1mΩ ~ 650.0mΩ
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OPERATION
3. Press the HI/LO soft-key again or H I / L O

press the DOWN arrow key to
switch between HI SET and LO OR
SET.
H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA

FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor
4. Use the scroll wheel to set the HI

SET/LO SET limit*.
ACW (LO) 0.000mA~041.9mA (GPT-98XX)

0.000mA~109.9mA (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
DCW (LO) 0.000mA~010.9mA (GPT-98XX)
0.000mA~020.9mA (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
IR (HI) 0001MΩ~9999MΩ, ∞ (GPT-98XX)
0.001GΩ~50.00GΩ, ∞ (GPT-99XX/
99XXA)
GB (LO) 000.0mΩ ~ 649.9mΩ
*Please note that the resolution of the measured

Note value depends on the resolution of HI SET setting.
The LO SET setting is limited by the HI SET

Note setting. The LO SET limit cannot be greater than
the HI SET limit.
When setting the current, be aware that a

maximum of 200VA can be set for ACW and 50W
for DCW (GPT-98XX) or 500VA and 100W,
respectively for GPT-99XX/99XXA.
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Setting a Reference Value
Background The REF# acts as an offset. The REF# value is

subtracted from the measured current (ACW,
DCW) or measured resistance (IR, GB).

to bring the cursor to the
REF# setting.
cursor
FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S

REF# value.
ACW 0.000mA~HI SET current-0.1mA

DCW 0.000mA~HI SET current-0.1mA
IR 0000MΩ~HI SETΩ-1MΩ
GB 000.0mΩ~HI SETΩ-0.1mΩ
For GB tests, a reference offset can be

Note automatically created using the zeroing function.
See page 74 for details.
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OPERATION
Setting the Test Time (Timer)
Background The TIMER setting is used to set the test time

for the current test. The test time determines
how long the test voltage or current is applied
to the DUT. This test time does not include
Ramp , initial start time or discharge time
(note: GB does not have Ramp or discharge
times). The test time can be set from 0.5 seconds
to 999.9 seconds for ACW, DCW and GB and
1.0 second to 999.9 seconds for IR, with a
resolution of 0.1 seconds for all modes. The
timer can be turned off when in the special
MANU test mode when using the ACW or
DCW test functions.
Each test has an initial test time of

approximately 150ms and a discharge time
(except GB). The total discharge time depends
on the DUT and test voltage.
Test V
Start V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
Initial time Discharge time
(Approximately 150ms)
Steps 1. Press the TIMER soft-key or use T I MER
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to

bring the cursor to the TIMER OR
setting.
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FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor

TIMER value.
ACW 000.5s~999.9s
DCW 000.5s~999.9s
IR 001.0s~999.9s
GB 000.5s~999.9s
With the ACW test function, when the test current

Note is between 30mA and 40mA (GPT-98XX) or 80mA
and 100mA (GPT-99XX/99XXA), the ramp time +
test time cannot exceed 240 seconds. At this
current level, the tester also needs to pause after a
test for a time equal to or greater than the output
time. See the specifications on page 167 for
details.
Special Manual When in special MANU test mode (page 74) the
Mode Timer can be turned off when using the DCW
or ACW test function.
Hold the TIMER soft-key for 3 T I MER
seconds to turn the timer off.
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OPERATION
The timer can only be turned off under special

Note MANU test mode, however there is a limitation:
The timer cannot be turned off (limited to 240s) if
the test current is between 30mA and 40mA (GPT-
98XX) or 80mA and 100mA (GPT-99XX/99XXA) in
ACW mode.
The discharge time and initial test time cannot be

edited.
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Setting the Ramp Up Time
Background The Ramp Up time is the total time taken for

the tester to reach the test voltage level. The
Ramp Up time starts after the initial time
(approximately 150ms) with a start voltage of
50 volts. The Ramp Up time can be set from
000.1 to 999.9 seconds. The Ramp Up time is
only applicable for ACW, DCW and IR tests.
Test V
Start V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
Steps 1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to

bring the cursor to the RAMP
setting.

FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
cursor

RAMP value.
ACW 000.1s~999.9s
DCW 000.1s~999.9s
IR 000.1s~999.9s
The discharge time and initial test time cannot be

Note edited.
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OPERATION
Creating a MANU Test File Name
Background Each manual test can have a user-defined test

file name (default: MANU_NAME) up to 10
characters long. See the character list below for
the allowed characters.
Character List
01234 5678 9
ABCDE FGH I J K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z
ab c de f gh i j k l mn o p q r s t u v w x y z
+ - * / _ = : Ω? ( ) <> [ ]

bring the cursor to the MANU test
file name at the top of the screen.
The test file name is initially set as
MANU_NAME.
cursor
FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. Use the scroll wheel to scroll

through the available characters.
3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to

go the next character.
4. The MANU test file name is set when the

current test setting is saved or when the cursor
is moved to another setting.
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Setting the ARC Mode
Background 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.
There are three ARC detection settings: OFF,

ON AND CONTINUE, ON AND STOP.
The ON AND CONTINUE setting will detect
arcs over the ARC current level and continue
the test, the ON AND STOP setting will stop the
test when an arc is detected.
ARC mode settings only apply to ACW and

DCW tests.
Steps 1. Press the UTILITY key on the front UTILITY
panel when the tester is in EDIT

status. The tester will go to the
MANU Utility for the current test.
ARC MO D E : O F F
MA X HO L D : OF F
The MANU UTILITY settings only apply to the

Note selected MANU test.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to

move to the ARC MODE setting.
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OPERATION
3. Use the scroll wheel to set the ARC

mode.
ARC MODES: OFF, ON AND CONTINUE,

ON AND STOP
4. Press the EDIT/SAVE key to save EDIT/SAVE
and exit the MANU Utility and go

back to EDIT status.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA ARC = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
The ESC key can be pressed at any time in the

Note Utility menu to cancel and exit.
5. If the ARC MODE was set to either ON AND

CONTINUE, or ON AND STOP, the ARC
current level can be edited.

move the cursor to the ARC setting.
7. Use the scroll wheel to edit the

ARC level.
GPT-98XX:
ACW 1.000mA~080.0mA
DCW 1.000mA~020.0mA
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
ACW 2.000mA~200.0mA
DCW 2.000mA~040.0mA
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The ARC setting range is directly related to the HI

Note SET current limit.
ACW: GPT-98XX
HI SET Limit ARC Range
0.001mA~1.100mA 1.000mA ~2.000mA
01.11mA~11.00mA 01.00mA ~20.00mA
011.1mA~042.0mA 001.0mA ~080.0mA
ACW: GPT-99XX/99XXA
0.001mA~1.100mA 2.000mA
01.11mA~11.00mA 02.00mA ~20.00mA
011.1mA~110.0mA 002.0mA ~200.0mA
DCW: GPT-98XX
0.001mA~1.100mA 1.000mA ~2.000mA
01.11mA~11.00mA 01.00mA ~20.00mA
DCW: GPT-99XX/99XXA
0.001mA~1.100mA 2.000mA
01.11mA~11.00mA 02.00mA ~20.00mA
011.1mA~021.0mA 002.0mA ~040.0mA
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OPERATION
Setting PASS HOLD
Background The PASS HOLD settings only apply to the

selected test in an AUTO test. When the PASS
HOLD setting is set to ON, a PASS judgment is
held until the START button is pressed.
The PASS HOLD setting only applies to AUTO

Note tests. This setting is ignored when running a
single MANU test.

status. The display will go from the
normal EDIT status to the MANU
Utility menu for the current test.
ARC MO D E : O F F
MA X HO L D : OF F


move to the PASS HOLD setting.
3. Use the scroll wheel to set PASS

HOLD.
PASS HOLD OFF, ON
and exit the MANU Utility menu.
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Note MANU Utility menu to cancel and exit.
Setting FAIL MODE
Background The FAIL MODE settings only apply to the

selected test in AUTO tests.
FAIL MODE has three options, CONTINUE,
HOLD and STOP.
When FAIL MODE is set to CONTINUE the

tester will continue testing after a FAIL
judgment.
When set to HOLD, the tester will hold the test

on a FAIL judgment, and then continue testing
after the START key is pressed.
The STOP mode will completely stop the test

after a FAIL judgment.
The FAIL MODE setting only applies to AUTO

Note tests. This setting is ignored when running
MANU tests.
panel when the tester is in

MANU/EDIT status. The display
will go from the normal EDIT
status to the MANU Utility menu
for the current test.
ARC MO D E : O F F
MA X HO L D : OF F
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OPERATION

move to the FAIL MODE setting.
3. Use the scroll wheel to set FAIL

MODE.
FAIL MODE CONTINUE, HOLD, STOP

Setting MAX HOLD
Background The MAX HOLD setting will hold the

maximum current measured in the ACW and
DCW tests or the maximum resistance
measured in IR and GB tests.

ARC MO D E : O F F
MA X HO L D : OF F

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move to the MAX HOLD setting.
3. Use the scroll wheel to set MAX

HOLD.
MAX HOLD OFF, ON

Setting the Grounding Mode
Background When GROUND MODE is set to ON, the GPT-

9000/9000A 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.
When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the

return terminal is floating with respect to the
earth ground. This mode is for DUTs that are
floating and not directly connected to an earth
ground. This is more accurate than when
GROUND MODE is set to ON as any stray
capacitance/resistance that leaks to the earth
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OPERATION
ground from the DUT side of the testing circuit

will not be measured. For this reason, this
testing mode is able to measure to a higher
resolution.
The GROUND MODE is always set to OFF for

IR and GB tests.
GROUND MODE = ON, DUT grounded

GPT-9000/9000A

stray
DUT resistance,
Return terminal capacitance
GROUND MODE = ON, DUT floating

GPT-9000/9000A

stray
DUT resistance,
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GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT floating

GPT-9000/9000A

stray
DUT resistance,
GPT-9804/9904 (GB testing)
Source H
stray
Sense H
resistance,
Sense L DUT
capacitance
Source L
GROUND MODE = OFF, DUT grounded

GPT-9000/9000A

stray
DUT resistance,
GPT-9804/9904 (GB testing)
Source H
stray
Sense H
resistance,
Sense L DUT
capacitance
Source L
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OPERATION
When GROUND MODE is set to OFF, the DUT,

Warning fixtures or connected instrumentation cannot be
grounded. This will short circuit the internal
circuitry during a test.
For ACW and DCW tests, if it is not known whether

the DUT test setup is grounded or not, always set
GROUND MODE to ON.
Only set GROUND MODE to OFF when the DUT

is floating electrically.

ARC MO D E : O F F
MA X HO L D : OF F


move the cursor to the GROUND
MODE setting.

GROUND MODE.
GROUND MODE OFF, ON
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5. The GROUND MODE icon on the display

changes accordingly.
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MANU _ NAME RN

MA EU
F =# *= *0 *0 -. 00 0 m
2 A MANU _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA FREQ= 6 0 H z L 0 S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 050 kV mA 0E D050
I T kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB ACHWI / L OD C
TWI MER I R GB H I / L O T I MER
GROUND GROUND
MODE = OFF MODE = ON

IR and GB tests can only have GROUND MODE

set to OFF.
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OPERATION
Saving and Exiting EDIT Status
Background After all test parameters have been set, the test
can be saved. After a test is saved it can be used
when creating an AUTO test.
The special MANU number, 000, can be saved,

Warning however it cannot be used for AUTO tests. See
page 74 for details.
Steps 1. When in EDIT status, press the EDIT/SAVE
EDIT/SAVE key to save the

current test. This will enter the
VIEW status for the chosen test
number.
ED I T
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. The Status changes from EDIT to VIEW.
Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will return the

Note tester back to EDIT status for the current test.
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Running a MANU Test
Background A test can be run when the tester is in READY

status.
The tester cannot start to run a test under the

Note 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 Error! Bookmark not
defined. for a comprehensive list of the all the
setting errors.
 The INTERLOCK function is ON and the

Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I/O
port (page 103).
 The STOP signal has been received remotely.
If Double Action is ON, ensure the START

button is pressed immediately after the STOP
button (<0.5s).
When a test is running the voltage output

Note cannot be changed, unless the test is under the
special manual mode. See page 74 for details.
Steps 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 63

for the current test. Save the
current test if necessary.
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OPERATION
VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP
2. Press the STOP button to put the
tester into the READY status.
READY status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA READY
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
3. The READY indicator will be lit READY
blue when in the READY status.
START
4. Press the START button when the
tester is in the READY status. The
manual test starts automatically
and the tester goes into the TEST
status.
5. The TEST indicator will be lit TEST
orange when in the TEST status.
TEST status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 00 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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6. The test will start by showing the remaining

ramp up time, followed by the remaining test
time. The test will continue until the test is
finished or the test is stopped.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
remaining RAMP time

remaining TIMER time
ACW Example Measured Current

Test Voltage
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
DCW Example Measured Current

Test Voltage
H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 56 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
IR Example Measured Resistance

Test Voltage
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MA NU _ N AME REF # = 0 0 0 0 MΩ
H I S E T = 1 1 0 0 MΩ
0 050 kV 1056 MΩ TEST

RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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OPERATION
GB Example Measured Resistance

Test Current
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MA NU _ N AME R E F # = 0 0 0 . 0 mΩ
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
03 01 A 200 7 mΩ TEST
GBV = 0 . 6 2 2 V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP
Stop the Test 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 on the test.
All panel keys except the STOP

button are locked when the tester
is in STOP status.
STOP status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 00 mA S TOP
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP
2. To put the tester back into READY
status, press the STOP button
again.
Exit TEST Status To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO
MANU/AUTO key when the

tester will revert to the VIEW
status for the current test.
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FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Do not touch any terminals, test leads or any other

Note connections when the test is on.
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OPERATION
PASS / FAIL MANU Test
Background 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:

Note  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.
 A protection setting has been tripped during
the test time. See page Error! Bookmark not
defined. for a list of error messages.
PASS Judgment 1. When the test is judged as PASS, PASS
PASS will be displayed, the buzzer

will sound and the PASS indicator
will be lit green.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA PASS
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. The PASS judgment will be held on the display

until the STOP or START button is pressed.
STOP
Pressing the STOP button will
return the tester to the READY
status.
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START
Pressing the START button will
restart the test.
The buzzer will only sound if the Pass Sound is set

Note to ON. See page 100 for details.
The START button is disabled when the buzzer is

beeping.
PASS Timing The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW,
Diagrams IR and GB timing for the START status, TEST
status and PASS judgment.
ACW PASS
Timing START
TEST
PASS
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
DCW PASS
Timing START
TEST
PASS
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
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OPERATION
IR PASS Timing
START
TEST
PASS
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
GB PASS Timing
START
TEST
PASS
Output I
time
RAMP UP Test Time
0.1s
FAIL Judgment 1. When the test is judged as FAIL, FAIL
FAIL will be displayed, 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.
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MANU _ 0 0 2 RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 01 37 mA FA I L
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP
2. The FAIL judgment will be held on
the display until the STOP button
is pressed. Pressing the STOP
button twice will return the tester
to the READY status.
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blue in the READY status.
READY status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA READY
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
The buzzer will only sound if Fail Sound is set to

Note ON. See page 100 for details.
FAIL Timing The timing diagrams below show the ACW, DCW,
Diagrams IR and GB timing for the START status, TEST
status and FAIL judgment.
ACW FAIL Timing

START
TEST
FAIL
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
DCW FAIL Timing

START
TEST
FAIL
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
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OPERATION
IR FAIL Timing
START
TEST
FAIL
Output V
time
RAMP TEST TIME
GB FAIL Timing
START
TEST
FAIL
Output I
time
RAMP UP Test Time
0.1s
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Zeroing of the Test Leads (GB only)
Background The Zeroing function is used to determine the

resistance of the test leads for GB tests. When a
zero check is performed, the reference is
automatically set to the measured resistance of
the test leads.
This function is only available for GB testing.
Steps 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status Page 63

for the current GB test. Save the
current test if necessary.
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
03 01 A mΩ V I EW
GBV = V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. Short the positive and negative alligator clips as

shown below.
STOP
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OPERATION
4. The ZERO function can be Z ERO
activated by pressing the

corresponding soft-key in the
READY status. The ZERO soft-key
will be highlighted.
START
5. Press the START button to perform
the zero check. The tester will go
into the ZERO status.
Measured Resistance
ZERO status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
03 01 A 200 7 mΩ Z E RO
GBV = 0 . 6 2 2 V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB ZER0
6. When the zero check has finished, the tester

will return back to the VIEW status. The
resistance of the test leads will be automatically
set as the Reference value.
Reference value
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
03 01 A mΩ V I EW
GBV = V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Remember to replace the test leads to the proper

Note position on the DUT before testing.
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I<SET If SOURCE H/L terminals are open or poorly

connected, then an I<SET error will appear on the
screen. Stop the test and re-check the connection
again and try again.
I<SET error message

FAIL status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
I < SET FA I L
GBV = 5 . 6 2 2 V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
R=0 Stop the test and perform the zero check again.
R = 0 error message
FAIL status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 3 0 0 . 0 mΩ
R = 0 FA I L
GBV = 5 . 6 2 2 V T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
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OPERATION
Special MANU Test Mode (000)
Special Test When MANU number 000 is selected, the

Mode Overview special test mode is activated. Under the special
test mode, the voltage can be changed during a
test, in real time (ACW, DCW only). The test
function can also be changed when in READY
or VIEW status, unlike under normal operation.
Separate settings can be saved under the special

test mode for each of the testing functions:
ACW, DCW, IR and GB. This means a different
ACW, DCW, IR and GB test setup can be saved
for MANU number 000.
Sweep Function The GPT-9901A/9902A/9903/9903A and 9904

Overview have access to the sweep mode function. The
sweep function creates a graph of one of the
ACW, DCW, IR or GB tests in the special
manual mode. The graph will plot the output
voltage, current or resistance versus time. After
the test has been completed, the test current,
voltage or resistance at any point in time can be
viewed in the graph.
Below is an example of the resultant sweep plot

of a DCW test where a DC voltage is ramped
up to a user-defined level until the HI SET
current level has been tripped or the test time
runs out.
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Current
Voltage
Test V
Meas. I
time
RAMP TIME TEST time
Start time
Legend: Voltage: Current
The test items that are plotted on the sweep

graph depend on the type of test that is
performed.
TEST Graph Test Items
ACW: Test voltage, measured current (V, I)
DCW: Test voltage, measured current (V, I)
IR: Test voltage, measured resistance (V, R)
GB: Test current, measured resistance (I, R)
Steps 1. Choose MANU number 000 to Page 39

enter the special test mode.
2. The settings of a previous test can A CW
be loaded by pressing the

corresponding soft-key in the Example:
VIEW or READY status. ACW
For example, if you are currently in

DCW mode, pressing the ACW
key will load the ACW settings
that were previously used in the
special manual mode.
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OPERATION
3. Set all the necessary parameters for Pages 40~63

a test and save.
Note: A different test setup can be

saved for each test function (ACW,
DCW, IR and GB).

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
S T A . t = 0 0 0 0 . 1 S RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB SWE E P STA . t
GPT-99XX/99XXA shown.
The TIMER settings can be set OFF when in the

Note special test mode for ACW and DCW tests.
If the TIMER settings are set to OFF, the sweep

function will not produce a graph.
Setting the Sweep 1. When in the VIEW status, press the STA . t
Start Time STA.t key and set the starting time

for the sweep graph. Make sure
that the sweep start time is
significantly less than the test time.
This setting is only applicable for
the GPT-9901A/9902A/9903/
9903A/9904.

H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
S T A . t = 0 0 0 0 . 1 S RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB SWE E P STA . t
Start time
the Start time.
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Running the Test 1. In special test mode (000), tests are Page 64
started and stopped in the same
way as for the normal manual test
mode. See page 64 for details.
2. If required, the scroll wheel can be

used to set the voltage level in real-
time as the test is running (this
does not apply to IR or GB tests).
ACW 0.050kV ~ 5kV
DCW 0.050kV ~ 6kV
Results Test judgments are the same as Page 69

those for the normal manual tests.
Please see the PASS/FAIL MANU
Test section for details.
View Sweep Unlike normal manual tests, the special test

Graph mode also has an option to view the resultant
test as a sweep graph.
This option is only available for the

GPT-9901A/9902A/9903/9903A/9904.
Steps 1. When the test has finished, press SWE E P
the SWEEP key to view the results

of the sweep in a graph.
Graph Test Items:
TEST Primary Secondary
ACW Test voltage test current
DCW Test voltage test current
IR Test voltage test resistance
GB Test current test resistance
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OPERATION
DCW Example Primary item Secondary item
V ( kV ) : V
0 . 20 0 I
I ( mA ) :
00 . 5 1
T ( S ) :
0004 . 5
D CW
Test Time STA.t time Cursor
2. Use the scroll wheel to move the

cursor on the time axis (x-axis).
The measured values for the
primary and secondary items at
that particular point in time are
Test Voltage
shown on the left-hand side.
Remove Lines 1. Pressing

V ( k V )the
0 . 200
: F5 key V
I
from the Graph will toggle
I ( mA ) :
00 . 51
the
T ( S ) :
primary
0 0 0 4 test
. 5 item
D CW
on/off.
Test Time
2. Pressing the F6 key
will toggle the Toggle Toggle
secondary test item voltage line current line
on/off. Example: DCW test
Exit the Results To exit the graph, press the ESC ESC
Graph key. You will be returned back to

MANU mode/VIEW status.
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Automatic Tests
This section describes how to create, edit and run automatic tests.
Automatic tests allow you to link together up to 16 different
MANU tests and run them sequentially. Each stored MANU test is
used as a test step when creating an AUTO test.
 Choose/Recall an Automatic Test→ from page 82
 Edit Automatic Test Settings → from page 84
 Adding a Step to the Automatic Test → from page 85
 Creating an AUTO Test File Name → from page 86
 Saving and Exiting EDIT Status → from page 87
 Automatic Test Page View → from page 88
 Running an Automatic Test → from page 91
 Automatic Test Results → from page 95
Before operating the GPT-9000/9000A please read the safety

precautions as outlined in the Set Up chapter on page 23.
Choose/Recall an Automatic Test
Background The tester must first be put into AUTO mode to

create or run automatic tests.
Up to 100 automatic tests can saved/recalled.
Steps 1. If the tester is in MANU mode, MANU/AUTO
press and hold the MANU/AUTO

key for three seconds. This will put
the tester into Auto mode.
The tester can only switch between

AUTO and MANU mode when in
the VIEW status.
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OPERATION
MANU = * * * - 0 0 1 MA NU _ N AME VIEW status

AUTO= 0 0 1 - 1 0 0 A U T O _ N AME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
If the chosen automatic test has not yet been

Note setup, then the screen will be blank except for the
status and mode.
MANU = * * * - 0 0 1 MA NU _ N AME VIEW status
AUTO= 0 0 1 - * * * A U T O _ N AME
V I EW
2. Use the scroll wheel to choose the

AUTO number.
AUTO # 001~100
AUTO number
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
The AUTO number can only be chosen in VIEW

Note status. If in the EDIT status, switch to the VIEW
status by pressing the EDIT/SAVE or ESC key.
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Edit Automatic Test Settings
Background To edit an automatic test, the tester must be in

EDIT status.
Any settings or parameters that are edited only

apply to the currently selected AUTO number.
Steps 1. Press the EDIT/SAVE key when in EDIT/SAVE
VIEW status to enter the EDIT

status. This will enter the EDIT
status for the chosen AUTO
number.
V I EW
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. The Status changes from VIEW to EDIT. The

tester is now ready to edit the current AUTO
test.
Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will save the

Note settings or pressing the ESC will cancel the
settings for the current AUTO test and return back
to VIEW status.
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OPERATION
Adding a Step to the Automatic Test
Background Up to 16 MANU tests (steps) can be added to

an automatic (AUTO) test. Each step is added
in a sequential order.
Steps 1. Press the DOWN arrow keys to

bring the cursor to the MANU
number.
cursor MANU number

AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 MANU _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. Use the scroll wheel to choose a

MANU number to add to the
automatic test.
MANU number 001~100
3. Press the ADD soft-key to add the ADD
selected manual test to the

automatic test as another step.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other tests that you

wish to add to the automatic test.
After 16 steps have been added to an AUTO test,

Note FULL will be shown on the display when you
attempt to add another step to the AUTO test.
AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 MANU _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA FUL L
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
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The test order can be edited in the Page View

Note menu after the AUTO test is saved. See page 88 for
details.
Creating an AUTO Test File Name
Background Each automatic test can have a user-defined test

file name (Default: AUTO_NAME) up to 10
characters long. See the character list below for
the allowed characters.
Character List
01234 5678 9
ABCDE FGH I J K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z
ab c de f gh i j k l mn o p q r s t u v w x y z
+ - * / _ = : Ω? ( ) <> [ ]

bring the cursor to the AUTO
number. A small cursor will also
appear under the first character of
the AUTO test file name. This is
initially set as AUTO_NAME
cursor AUTO test file name

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA ED I T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. Use the scroll wheel to scroll

through the available characters.
3. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys

to go to the next character.
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OPERATION
4. The AUTO test file name is set when the

current AUTO test is saved or when the cursor
is moved to another setting.
To cancel the name changes, press the ESC key

Note before the cursor is moved to another setting or
the name is saved.
Saving and Exiting EDIT Status
Background After all test steps have been added to an

automatic test, the automatic test can be saved.
Steps 1. When in EDIT status, press the EDIT/SAVE
EDIT/SAVE key to save the

automatic test. After the test is
saved the tester will revert back to
VIEW status.
ED I T
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
2. The status changes from EDIT to VIEW.
Pressing the EDIT/SAVE key again will return the

Note tester back to EDIT status for the selected AUTO
test.
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Automatic Test Page View
Background Pressing the PAGE key will show an overview

of the tests for the currently selected automatic
test when in the VIEW status. The Page View
will show the order of the AUTO test steps as
well as the manual file name, function, test
voltage/current and HI/LO SET limits.
Steps 1. Ensure the tester has had an Page 82

automatic test saved and the tester
is in AUTO mode/VIEW status.
AUTO mode VIEW status

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. Press the PAGE key to bring up the PAGE
Page view of the AUTO test.
All the test steps are shown on the

bottom of the screen along with the
corresponding MANU numbers.
The top of the screen shows the
selected MANU test file name and
the settings (test function, test
voltage, HI/LO SET).
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OPERATION
Selected cursor AUTO test file name

MANU test
file name AUTO= 001 - 01 0 AU TO _ NAME
#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
Test step #09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
MANU test for the

corresponding step
Editing When in the Page View, the automatic test steps

can be edited. Steps can be deleted, skipped,
moved or swapped.
Moving a Step 1. Use the UP/DOWN and

LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move
the cursor to the test step you wish
to move.
2. Press the MOVE soft-key. MO V E
3. Use the UP/DOWN and

the cursor to the destination step.
4. Press the MOVE soft-key again. MO V E
The manual test will be moved to

the destination step. The remaining
steps will move up/down to fill
the empty step.

#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
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Swapping Two 1. Use the UP/DOWN and

Steps LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to move
to swap.
2. Press the SWAP soft-key. SWA P
3. Use the UP/DOWN and

the cursor to the second step.
4. Press the SWAP soft-key again. SWA P
The tests will be swapped with

each other.

#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
Skip a Test Step 1. Use the UP/DOWN and

to skip.
2. Press the SKIP soft-key. SK I P
3. The step will have an asterisk

beside the MANU number.

#01 : 0 10 * #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
The next time the automatic test is run, the

Note steps with asterisks will be skipped.
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OPERATION
Delete a Test Step 1. Use the UP/DOWN and

to delete.
2. Press the DEL soft-key. DE L
3. The step will be deleted.
Save Changes To save the changes made in Page EDIT/SAVE
and Exit View, press the EDIT/SAVE key.

You will be returned back to
AUTO mode/VIEW status.
Cancel and Exit To cancel any changes and to exit ESC
Page View the Page View, press the ESC key.

You will be returned back to
AUTO mode/VIEW status.
Running an Automatic Test
Background An automatic test can be run when the tester is

in READY status.
The tester cannot start to run an AUTO test

Note under the following conditions:
 Any protection modes have been tripped.
 The INTERLOCK function is ON and the

Interlock key is not inserted in the signal I/O
port (page 111).
 The STOP signal has been received remotely.
If Double Action is ON, ensure the START
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button is pressed immediately after the STOP

button (<0.5s).
Do not touch any terminals, test leads or the DUT

Warning when a test is running.
Steps 1. Ensure the tester is in VIEW status. Page 82

Save the automatic test if
necessary.
VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
STOP
READY status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA READY
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
blue when in the READY status.
START
4. Press the START button when the
AUTO test starts automatically and
the display changes to TEST status.
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OPERATION
5. The TEST indicator will be lit TEST
orange when in the TEST status.
6. Each test will start by showing the remaining

ramp up time, followed by the remaining test
time. Each test will be tested in sequence until
the last test has finished or the test is stopped.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA TEST
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
remaining RAMP time

remaining TIMER time
PASS/FAIL HOLD 1. If Pass Hold is set to ON or Fail Mode is set to

HOLD for a manual test, then the tester will
“hold” the testing after a Pass/Fail result for
that particular test. See page 54, 56 for details.
HOLD status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA HO L D
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. The PASS or FAIL indicator will PASS
also be lit. The buzzer will NOT

FAIL
sound.
START
3. To continue to the next test after
HOLD is displayed on-screen,
press the START button.
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STOP
4. To stop the test when HOLD is
displayed on-screen, press the
STOP button.
When in HOLD status, only the START and STOP

Note buttons can be pressed, all other keys are disabled.
STOP
Stop a Running 1. To stop the AUTO test at any time
Test 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 locked
when the tester has been stopped.
All the results up until when the
AUTO test was stopped are shown
on-screen. See page 95 for more
details on automatic test results.
AUTO= 0 0 1 - * * * AU TO _ NAME
#01 : FA I L # 0 2 : PASS # 0 3 : S TOP # 0 4 : - - - -
#05 : - - - - #06 : - - - - #07 : - - - - # 0 8 : - - - -
#09 : #10 : #11 : # 1 2 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : # 1 6 :
Example of an automatic test that has been

stopped. Dashes (-) indicate aborted test steps.
STOP
again.
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OPERATION
Exit Testing To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO

status for the current automatic
test.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Automatic 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 automatic 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.
Overview PASS judgment FAIL judgment

AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 AU TO _ NAME
# 0 1 : PASS # 0 2 : PASS #03 : FA I L # 0 4 : PASS
# 0 5 : PASS # 0 6 : SK I P #07 : FA I L # 0 8 : S TOP
#09 : #10 : #11 : # 1 2 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : # 1 6 :
skipped step step stopped
The PASS/FAIL judgment for an automatic test

Note as a whole depends on the results of all the
steps (manual tests) that compose the automatic
test:
 Each step must be passed for a PASS judgment
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(excluding skipped tests).
 A FAIL result for a single step will result in

FAIL for the whole automatic test.
 A STOP. No step can be stopped for a

PASS/FAIL judgment to be made. In other
words, if a test is stopped, it is judged as neither
PASS nor FAIL.
 No step can contain an ERROR or ILOCK

message.
ERROR message ILOCK message
AUTO= 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 AU TO _ NAME
# 0 1 : ERROR # 0 2 : PASS # 0 3 : I L OC K
# 0 5 : PASS # 0 6 : SK I P #07 : FA I L # 0 8 : S TOP
#09 : # 1 0 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : # 1 4 : #15 : #16 :
ERROR: Indicates that V, I or R is not correct.
This usually occurs if the testing leads are not
properly connected.
ILOCK: Indicates that the interlock key is

disconnected (if configured to be used).
PASS Judgment When all the tests have been PASS
judged as PASS, the PASS

indicator will be lit green and the
buzzer will sound.
AUTO= 0 0 1 - * * * AU TO _ NAME
# 0 1 : PASS # 0 2 : PASS # 0 3 : PASS # 0 4 : PASS
#09 : #10 : #11 : # 1 2 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : # 1 6 :
The Pass Sound setting must to set to ON for the

Note buzzer to sound (page 100).
FAIL Judgment When any of the tests have been FAIL
judged as FAIL, the FAIL indicator

will be lit red and the buzzer will
sound.
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OPERATION
AUTO= 0 0 1 - * * * AU TO _ NAME
# 0 5 : PASS #06 : FA I L #07 : FA I L # 0 8 : PASS
#09 : #10 : #11 : # 1 2 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : # 1 6 :
The Fail Sound setting must to set to ON for the

Note buzzer to sound (page 100).
View Results 1. When the PASS or FAIL overview

table is shown on the screen, turn
the scroll wheel right to scroll
through each test step.
MANU number for

step number current step
STEP : 02 - 00 3 MANU _ NAME RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 60Hz H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV 00 37 mA PASS
RAMP =000 . 0S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
PASS/FAIL result
2. Turn the scroll wheel left to return

back to the overview table.
Return to Ready 1. The PASS/FAIL results will be

Status held on the screen until the STOP
button is pressed.
STOP
(twice for a fail result).
blue in the READY status.
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READY status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA READY
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Exit Testing To exit testing, press the MANU/AUTO

status.

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
PASS Timing
Diagram START
TEST
PASS
Output V
time
step 1 ~ step 16
FAIL Timing
Diagram START
TEST
FAIL
Output V
time
step 1 ~ step 16
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OPERATION
Common Utility Settings

The Common Utility settings are system-wide settings that apply to
both MANU tests and AUTO tests.
The Common Utility menu includes the following settings:

 LCD settings → from page 99.
 Buzzer Settings → from page 100.
 Interface Settings → from page 101.
 Control settings → from page 103.
LCD Settings
Description The LCD settings include contrast and

brightness controls.

Save the current test if necessary.
VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
2. Press the UTILITY key. UTILITY
3. Press the LCD soft-key to bring up L CD
the LCD Common Utility menu.
L CD Con t r a s t : 5
L CD B r i g h t n e s s : BR I GH T
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choose a menu item: LCD
Contrast, LCD Brightness.
5. Use the scroll wheel to select a

parameter for the chosen menu
item.
LCD Contrast 1(low) ~ 8(high)

LCD Brightness BRIGHT, DARK
6. Press EDIT/SAVE to save the EDIT/SAVE
settings and exit to VIEW status.
The ESC key can be pressed at any time to cancel

Note and exit back to VIEW status.
Buzzer Settings
Description The Buzzer settings allow you to set whether

the buzzer will sound for PASS/FAIL
judgments. The buzzer time can also be set for
the PASS/FAIL judgments. The buzzer settings
are system-wide.

VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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OPERATION
3. Press the BUZZ soft-key to bring BUZ Z
up the Buzzer Common Utility

menu.
Pa s s S o u n d : ON T I ME : 0 0 0 . 5 S
Fa i l S o u n d : OF F

choose a menu item: Pass Sound or
Fail Sound.
5. Use the scroll wheel to select a

parameter for the chosen menu
item.
Pass Sound ON (000.2s~999.9s), OFF

Fail Sound ON (000.2s~999.9s), OFF
settings and exit to the VIEW

status.
When in automatic tests, the Pass Sound and Fail

Note Sound settings only apply to the overall PASS/FAIL
of the overall automatic test, not each test step
that make up the automatic tests.

Interface Settings
Description The interface settings choose the remote

interface configuration. USB, RS232 and GPIB
(optional) can be selected.
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VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
3. Press the INTER soft-key to bring I NTER
up the Interface Common Utility

menu.
I n t e r f a c e : RS 2 3 2
Baud : 115200
4. Use the scroll wheel to select USB,

RS232 or GPIB.
5. For RS232 or GPIB, use the

UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose
Baud or Address.
6. Use the scroll wheel to select the

baud rate or GPIB address.
Baud 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,

115200
GPIB address 0~30
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OPERATION
Ensure the baud rate settings or GPIB address

Note matches the host machine.

Control Settings
Description The Control settings are accessed in the

COMMON UTILITY menu. The Control
settings include: Start Control, Double Action,
Key Lock and Interlock.
Start Control is used to determine how a test is

started. Tests can be started via the front panel
(START/STOP buttons), from a remote
controller or via the SIGNAL I/O port.
The 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.
To start a test when Double Action is ON, the
STOP button must first be pressed, followed by
the START button within 500ms.
Key Lock disables the front panel keys from

changing the test number, mode or testing
parameters. Only the Utility menu and any
keys required for testing are not disabled.
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The Interlock function is a safety feature. The

interlock function prevents a test from running,
unless the interlock pins on the signal I/O port
connector are shorted. The included interlock
key can be used for this purpose. See page 111
for details.

VIEW status
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA V I EW
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
3. Press the CTRL soft-key to bring CTRL
up the Control Common Utility

menu.
S t a r t C t r l : F RON T P ANE L
Do u b l e A c t i o n : OF F
K e y L o c k : OF F I N T ER L OCK : OF F

choose a menu item: Start Ctrl,
Double Action, Key Lock or
INTERLOCK.
5. Use the scroll wheel to select

setting for the chosen menu item.
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OPERATION
Start Ctrl FRONT PANEL, REMOTE

CONNECT, SIGNAL IO
Double Action ON, OFF
Key Lock ON, OFF
INTERLOCK ON, OFF
The Double Action setting is ignored when the

Note GPT-9000/9000A is being controlled remotely
using the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces.
If a test is started with INTERLOCK ON, but the

Note interlock signal I/O pins are not shorted (either
with the included interlock key or manually), the
INTERLOCK OPEN message will be displayed,
preventing the test from starting.
Interlock open message

FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
READY
I N T ER L OCK OP EN
0 100 kV mA
RAMP = 0 0 0 . 1 S T I ME R = 0 0 1 . 0 S
A CW D CW I R GB
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EXTERNAL CONTROL
The External Control chapter covers the
REMOTE terminal and the SIGNAL I/O port.
External Control Overview ............................................. 107

Remote Terminal Overview.................................................................. 107
Remote Controller Operation ............................................................... 108
SIGNAL I/O Overview ......................................................................... 109
Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests ....................................... 111
Using the Interlock Key ......................................................................... 112
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EXTERNAL CONTROL
External Control Overview

The External Control section describes the front panel REMOTE
terminal connection and the rear panel SIGNAL I/O port.
Remote Terminal Overview
Overview The REMOTE terminal connector is a standard

5-pin DIN terminal suitable for a remote
controller.
Keep any cables that are connected to the

WARNING REMOTE terminal away from the HIGH VOLTAGE
and RETURN terminals.
Pin Assignment REMOTE
and Connection RMT_START 2

5
RMT_STOP 4
1 3
Pin Pin name Description

1 RMT_STOP Remote Stop signal
2 COM Common line
3 Not used
4 RMT_START Remote Start signal
5 Not used
Signal Properties
High level input voltage 2.4V~3.3V
Low level input voltage 0~0.8V
Input period minimum of 1ms
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Remote Controller Operation
Description The GPT-9000/9000A accepts external remote

controllers with a START and STOP button. To
use the REMOTE terminal, the
GPT-9000/9000A must first be configured to
accept a remote controller.
Operating a remote controller is the same as

operating the START and STOP buttons on the
front panel.
Steps 1. Insert the lead of remote controller REMOTE
into the REMOTE terminal.
2. Configure the Start Ctrl option to Page 103

REMOTE CONNECT in the
3. The tester will now only be able to

start a test using a remote
controller.
Even if the GPT-9000/9000A is configured to use

NOTE the REMOTE CONNECT option, the STOP button
on the front panel can still be used to stop a test.
4. To return the operation control to Page 103

the front panel, configure the Start
Ctrl option to FRONT PANEL.
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EXTERNAL CONTROL
SIGNAL I/O Overview
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 is also
used for the interlock function (page 103).
The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female

connector.
Pin Assignment 6 7 8 9
1 234 5
Pin name Pin Description
INTERLOCK1 1 When INTERLOCK is ON, a test is only allowed
INTERLOCK2 2 to start when both INTERLOCK pins are shorted.
INPUT_COM 3 Common input line
INPUT_START 4 Start signal input
INPUT_STOP 5 Stop signal input
OUTPUT_TEST 6 Indicates that a test is in progress
OUTPUT_FAIL 7 Indicates that a test has failed
OUTPUT_PASS 8 Indicates that a test has passed
OUTPUT_COM 9 Common output line
Interlock
connection PIN 1 INTERLOCK1
PIN 2 INTERLOCK2
Input Connection
PIN 3 INPUT_COM
PIN 4 INPUT_START
PIN 5 INPUT_STOP
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Output
Connection PIN 6 OUTPUT_TEST
PIN 7 OUTPUT_FAIL
PIN 8 OUTPUT_PASS
PIN 9 OUTPUT_COM
Signal Properties Input Signals

High level input voltage 5V ~ 32V
Low level input voltage 0V ~ 1V
Low level input current Maximum of -5mA
Input period Minimum of 1ms
Output Signals
Output Type Relay form A
Output Rated Voltage 30VDC
Maximum output current 0.5A
Input Stop and
Input Start INPUT_STOP
Timing INPUT_START
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EXTERNAL CONTROL
Using the SIGNAL I/O to Start/Stop Tests
Background To use the SIGNAL I/O port the Start Ctrl

settings have to be set to SIGNAL I/O in the
Panel operation 1. Set the Start Ctrl option to SIGNAL Page 103
I/O.
2. Connect the Input/Output signals

to the SIGNAL I/O port.
3. To start the testing, short the

INPUT_STOP and INPUT_COM
line for a minimum of 1ms to put
the tester into READY status.
4. To start the testing, short the

INPUT_START and INPUT_COM
lines for a minimum of 1ms.
5. To stop the testing, temporarily

short the INPUT_STOP and
INPUT_COM line again.
Even if the GPT-9000/9000A is configured to use

NOTE the SIGNAL I/O interface, the STOP button on the
front panel can still be used to stop a test.
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Using the Interlock Key
Background When the INTERLOCK function is set to ON,

tests are only allowed to start when both
Interlock pins on the signal I/O port are
shorted. Using the Interlock key will short the
INTERLOCK1 and INTERLOCK2 pins on the
signal I/O port.
See page 109 for the Signal I/O pin assignment.
Panel operation 1. Insert the Interlock

key into the SIGNAL
I/O port on the rear
panel.
2. Set the INTERLOCK option to ON Page 103

in the Common Utility.
With INTERLOCK set to ON, the tester can now

Note only start a test when the Interlock key is
connected. Do not remove the interlock after
starting a test. It must be connected after a test
has started or is running.
Set INTERLOCK to OFF to disable this feature.
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
This chapter describes basic configuration of
IEEE488.2 based remote control. The remote
interface supports USB, RS232 and GPIB.
Interface Configuration ................................................. 114
Command Syntax .......................................................... 118
Command List .............................................................. 121
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Interface Configuration
USB Remote Interface
USB PC side Type A, host

Configuration connector
GPT-9XXX side Rear panel Type A
connector
USB Class CDC (communications device
class) (VCP, Virtual Com Port)
Panel operation 1. Connect the USB cable to the rear

panel USB A port.
2. Set the interface to USB from the Page 101

When USB is used for remote control, an RS232

Note port is simulated. Check the Windows Device
Manager for the baud rate and other RS232
settings. Check the RS232 configuration below for
more details.
Note the baud rate is fixed to 115200 baud when

using the USB interface.
RS232 Remote Interface
RS232 Connection Null modem cable

Configuration
Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200
Parity None
Data bits 8
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REMOTE CONTROL
Stop bit 1
Flow control None

Pin Assignment 12345 1: No connection
2: RxD (Receive Data)
6789 3: TxD (Transmit Data)
4: No connection
5: GND
6-9: No connection
Connection PC Tester
DB9 Pin Signal Signal DB9Pin
2 RxD TxD 3
3 TxD RxD 2
5 GND GND 5
RS232
Panel operation 1. Connect the Null modem cable to
the rear panel RS232 port.
2. Set the interface to RS232 from the Page 101

GPIB Remote Interface
GPIB Address 0-30

Configuration
GPIB
Panel operation 1. Connect the GPIB cable to the
rear panel GPIB port.
2. Set the interface to GPIB and set Page 101

the GPIB address from the
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USB/RS232 Remote Control Function Check
Functionality Invoke a terminal application such as Hyper

check Terminal.
To check the COM port number and other

settings, see the Device Manager in the PC. For
WinXP; Control panel → System → Hardware
tab.
Run this query command via the terminal after

the instrument has been configured for USB or
RS232 remote control (page 114, 114).
*idn?
This should return the Model number, Serial

number, and Firmware version in the following
format:
GPT-9803, XXXXXXXXXXXX, V1.00
Model number : GPT-9803

Serial number :12 character serial number
Firmware version : V1.00
 ^j can be used as the terminal character when

entering the queries/commands from a terminal
application.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Display When the panel is being remotely controlled via

the USB, RS232 or GPIB interfaces, RMT will be
displayed on the screen.
MANU = * * * - 0 0 2 MANU _ 0 0 2 RE F # = 0 0 . 0 0mA
FREQ= 6 0 H z H I S E T = 0 1 . 0 0mA
0 100 kV mA RM T
RAMP =000 . 1S T I ME R = 0 0 3 . 2 S
A CW D CW I R GB
Return to Panel Control
Background When the instrument is remotely controlled all

panel keys except the STOP button are
disabled.
STOP
Steps 1. When RMT is on the display, press
the STOP button. The panel goes to
the READY status.
2. From the READY status the tester

can go into one of two states: TEST
or VIEW.
 To put the tester into VIEW status, MANU/AUTO
press the MANU/AUTO key.
 To put the tester in TEST status,

START
press the START button. This will
start the manual test/automatic
test. For more details on running a
manual test or automatic test, see
pages 64 and 91, respectively.
To put the tester back to RMT, simply issue another

Note remote control command.
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Command Syntax
IEEE488.2 Partial compatibility
Compatible
Standard SCPI, 1999 Partial compatibility
Command SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure,

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.
MANU MANU:ACW:VOLTage
ACW
VOLTage CHISet CLOSet
Command types There are a number of different instrument

commands and queries. A command sends
instructions or data to the unit and a query
receives data or status information from the
unit.
Command types
Setting A single or compound

command with/without a
parameter
Example MANU:STEP 1
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REMOTE CONTROL
Query A query is a simple or

compound command
followed by a question mark
(?). A parameter (data) is
returned.
Example MANU:ACW:VOLTage?
Command Forms 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.
Below are examples of correctly written

commands.
Long form SYSTem:BUZZer:KEYSound
SYSTEM:BUZZER:KEYSOUND
system:buzzer:keysound
Short form SYST:BUZZ:KEYS
syst:buzz:keys
Command MANU:STEP 100 1. Command header

Format 2. Space
3. Parameter
1 2 3
Parameters Type Description Example

<Boolean> Boolean logic 0, 1
<NR1> integers 0, 1, 2, 3
<NR2> decimal 0.1, 3.14, 8.5
numbers
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<NR3> floating point 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1

<NRf> any of NR1, 2, 3 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1
<string> ASCII text TEST_NAME
string
Message
CR, LF Carriage Return, Line feed code
Terminator
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REMOTE CONTROL
Command List
System SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ......................................... 124

Commands SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ....................................... 124
SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ..................................... 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ..................................... 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe .......................................... 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe .......................................... 126
SYSTem:ERRor ......................................................... 126
SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion ........................................... 127
Function FUNCtion:TEST ........................................................ 128

Commands MEASure<x>............................................................. 129
MAIN:FUNCtion ...................................................... 130
Manual MANU:STEP ............................................................. 132

Commands MANU:NAME .......................................................... 132
MANU:INITial .......................................................... 132
MANU:RTIMe .......................................................... 133
MANU:EDIT:MODE ................................................ 133
MANU:ACW:VOLTage........................................... 134
MANU:ACW:CHISet ............................................... 135
MANU:ACW:CLOSet .............................................. 135
MANU:ACW:TTIMe ................................................ 136
MANU:ACW:FREQuency....................................... 137
MANU:ACW:REF .................................................... 137
MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent ..................................... 138
MANU:DCW:VOLTage ........................................... 138
MANU:DCW:CHISet ............................................... 139
MANU:DCW:CLOSet .............................................. 139
MANU:DCW:TTIMe ................................................ 140
MANU:DCW:REF .................................................... 141
MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent ..................................... 141
MANU:IR:VOLTage ................................................ 142
MANU:IR:RHISet ..................................................... 142
MANU:IR:RLOSet .................................................... 143
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MANU:IR:TTIMe ..................................................... 143

MANU:IR:REF .......................................................... 144
MANU:GB:CURRent ............................................... 144
MANU:GB:RHISet ................................................... 145
MANU:GB:RLOSet .................................................. 145
MANU:GB:TTIMe .................................................... 145
MANU:GB:FREQuency ........................................... 146
MANU:GB:REF......................................................... 146
MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK ....................................... 147
MANU:UTILity:ARCMode..................................... 147
MANU:UTILity:PASShold ...................................... 148
MANU:UTILity:FAILmode .................................... 148
MANU:UTILity:MAXHold ..................................... 148
MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE ......................... 149
MANU<x>:EDIT:SHOW ......................................... 149
Sweep SWEEP:DATA:STATus ........................................... 150

Commands SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW ...................................... 151
SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW ........................................... 152
SWEEP :GRAPh:LINE ............................................. 152
SWEEP:STARt:TIME ................................................ 153
AUTO:STEP .............................................................. 154

Auto Commands AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW ........................................ 155
AUTO:PAGE:MOVE ................................................ 155
AUTO:PAGE:SWAP ................................................ 156
AUTO:PAGE:SKIP ................................................... 156
AUTO:PAGE:DEL .................................................... 157
AUTO:NAME ........................................................... 157
AUTO:EDIT:ADD .................................................... 158
TESTok:RETurn ........................................................ 158
*SRE ............................................................................ 159
Common
Commands *CLS ............................................................................ 160
*IDN ........................................................................... 160
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Remote *RMTOFF ................................................................... 161

Commands
Special Functions Inter Lock Key Open ................................................ 161
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System Commands
SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast ....................................................................... 124

SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness ..................................................................... 124
SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND .................................................................. 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ................................................................... 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe ........................................................................ 125
SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe ........................................................................ 126
SYSTem:ERRor ....................................................................................... 126
SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion ......................................................................... 127
Set
SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast Query
Description Sets the contrast of the LCD display from 1 (low)

to 8 (bright).
Syntax SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast <NR1>
Query Syntax SYSTem:LCD:CONTrast?
Parameter/ <NR1> 1~8
Return parameter
Example SYST:LCD:CONT 5
Sets the display contrast to 5.
Set
SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness Query
Description Sets the brightness of the LCD display from

1(dark) to 2(bright).
Syntax SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness <NR1>
Query Syntax SYSTem:LCD:BRIGhtness?
Parameter/ <NR1> 1 (dark), 2 (bright)
Return parameter
Example SYST:LCD:BRIG 2
Sets the display brightness to bright.
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Set
SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND Query
Description Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a PASS

judgment.
Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND{ON|OFF}
Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PSOUND ?
Parameter/ ON PASS Sound on.
Return parameter OFF PASS Sound off.
Example SYST:BUZZ:PSOUND ON
Turns the buzzer sound on for PASS judgments.
Set
SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND Query
Description Turns the buzzer sound on or off for a FAIL

judgment.
Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND{ON|OFF}
Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FSOUND ?
Parameter/ ON FAIL Sound on.
Return parameter OFF FAIL Sound off.
Example SYST:BUZZ:FSOUND ON
Turns the buzzer sound on for FAIL judgments.
Set
SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe Query
Description Sets the PASS sound duration in seconds.

Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe <NR2>
Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:PTIMe?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.2~999.9
Return parameter
Example SYST:BUZZ:PTIM 1
Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a PASS judgment.
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Set
SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe Query
Description Sets the FAIL Sound duration in seconds.

Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe <NR2>
Query Syntax SYSTem:BUZZer:FTIMe?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.2~999.9
Return parameter
Example SYST:BUZZ:FTIM 1
Sets the buzzer to 1 second for a FAIL judgment.
SYSTem:ERRor Query
Description Returns any errors in the output buffer. See the

error code table below for details.
Query Syntax SYSTem:ERRor ?
Return parameter <string> Returns an error string that includes
an error code and an error
description.
Error Code Table

Error code, Error description
0,No Error
20,Command Error
21,Volume Error
22,String Error
23,Query Error
24,Mode Error
25,Time Error
26,DC Over 50W (GPT-98XX), DC Over 100W (GPT-
99XX/99XXA
27,GBV > 5.4V
30,Voltage Setting Error
31,Current Setting Error
32,Current HI SET Error
33,Current LOW SET Error
34,Resistance HI SET Error
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35,Resistance LO SET Error

36,REF Setting Error
37,Frequency Setting Error
38,ARC Setting Error
39,RAMP Time Setting Error
40,TEST Time Setting Error
45, Buffer Error
50, Scanner Box Not Found
51, HI Channel Setting Error
52, LO Channel Setting Error
60, Get Data = 0 (GPT-9900 only gets SWEEP data)
Example SYST:ERR ?
>0,No Error
Returns “0,No Error” as the error message.
SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion Query
Description Queries the GPIB version.

Query Syntax SYSTem:GPIB:VERSion?
Return parameter <string> Returns:
The GPIB version as a string
“GPIB,V1.00”
or
“No GPIB connected” if there is not a
GPIB device configured/connected.
Query Example SYST:GPIB:VERS?
>GPIB,V1.00
Returns the GPIB version.
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Function Commands
FUNCtion:TEST ...................................................................................... 128

MEASure<x> .......................................................................................... 129
MAIN:FUNCtion.................................................................................... 130
Set
FUNCtion:TEST Query
Description Turns the currently selected test (output) on or off.
When HOLD is displayed on the screen during

AUTO tests, use the FUNCtion:TEST command to
move on to the next step.
Setting the FUNCtion:TEST command to OFF at

the end of a test will also temporarily turn the
PASS/FAIL buzzer sound off.
Syntax FUNCtion:TEST {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax FUNCtion:TEST?
Parameter ON Turns the test on.
OFF Turns the test off.
Return parameter TEST ON Test is on.
TEST OFF Test is off.
Example FUNC:TEST ON
Turns the output on.
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MEASure<x> Query
Description Returns the test parameters & results of the tester

in either MANU or AUTO mode.
MANU mode: Returns the test parameters &
results of a MANU test.
AUTO mode: Returns the test parameters & results
of the selected step (1-16) of the AUTO test.
Return parameters: function, judgment/status, test
voltage/current, measured current/resistance, test
time (time of completed test) or ramp time
(elapsed time of test that has not been completed.
Query Syntax MEASure<x>?

Parameter No parameter needed for MANU
(MANU mode) mode.
Parameter <x> <NR1>1~16. Step number.
(AUTO mode)
Return parameter <string> Returns the test status of the test
in the following format:
function, judgment or status, test
voltage, test current or resistance,
test time or ramp time
Function ACW, DCW, IR, GB

Judgment PASS, FAIL
/Status VIEW
Test voltage voltage+unit
Test current current+unit
/Test resistance resistance+unit
Test time T=time+S
/Ramp time R=time+S
Example MEAS?
(in MANU mode) >ACW,FAIL,0.024kV,0.013 mA ,R=000.1S
Returns the test result of the current manual test.
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Example MEAS?
(in MANU mode) >IR,TEST,0.250kV,----Mohm,T=000.2S
Returns ---- as the test result when the reading is

invalid.
Example MEAS10?
(in AUTO mode) >IR,FAIL,0.250kV,999M ohm,T=010.3S
Returns step 10 of the current automatic result.
Set
MAIN:FUNCtion Query
Description Changes the mode between AUTO and MANU.

Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion {MANU|AUTO}
Query Syntax MAIN:FUNCtion ?
Parameter MANU Puts the tester mode to MANU.
AUTO Puts the tester mode to AUTO.
Return parameter MANU MODE The tester mode is set to MANU.
AUTO MODE The tester mode is set to AUTO.
Example MAIN:FUNC MANU
Sets the tester to MANU mode.
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Manual Commands
MANU:STEP ...........................................................................................132
MANU:NAME ........................................................................................132
MANU:INITial........................................................................................132
MANU:RTIMe ........................................................................................133
MANU:EDIT:MODE ..............................................................................133
MANU:ACW:VOLTage.........................................................................134
MANU:ACW:CHISet .............................................................................135
MANU:ACW:CLOSet ............................................................................135
MANU:ACW:TTIMe..............................................................................136
MANU:ACW:FREQuency ....................................................................137
MANU:ACW:REF ..................................................................................137
MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent ...................................................................138
MANU:DCW:VOLTage.........................................................................138
MANU:DCW:CHISet .............................................................................139
MANU:DCW:CLOSet ............................................................................139
MANU:DCW:TTIMe ..............................................................................140
MANU:DCW:REF ..................................................................................141
MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent ...................................................................141
MANU:IR:VOLTage ..............................................................................142
MANU:IR:RHISet ...................................................................................142
MANU:IR:RLOSet ..................................................................................143
MANU:IR:TTIMe ...................................................................................143
MANU:IR:REF ........................................................................................144
MANU:GB:CURRent .............................................................................144
MANU:GB:RHISet .................................................................................145
MANU:GB:RLOSet ................................................................................145
MANU:GB:TTIMe ..................................................................................145
MANU:GB:FREQuency .........................................................................146
MANU:GB:REF .......................................................................................146
MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK .....................................................................147
MANU:UTILity:ARCMode ...................................................................147
MANU:UTILity:PASShold ....................................................................148
MANU:UTILity:FAILmode ..................................................................148
MANU:UTILity:MAXHold ...................................................................148
MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE .......................................................149
MANU<x>:EDIT:SHOW .......................................................................149
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Set
MANU:STEP Query
Description Sets the MANU test number.

Syntax MANU:STEP <NR1>
Query Syntax MANU:STEP?
Parameter/ <NR1> 0~100.
Return parameter
Example MANU:STEP 100
Sets the manual test number to 100.
Set
MANU:NAME Query
Description Sets or returns the test name for the selected

manual test. The test must be in MANU mode
before this command can be used.
Note only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)
and the “_” underscore character can be used to set
the MANU test name.
Syntax MANU:NAME <string>
Query Syntax MANU:NAME?
Parameter/ <string> 10 character string. (first character must
Return parameter be a letter)
Example MANU:NAME test1
Sets the manual test name to “test1”.
MANU:INITial Set
Query
Description Loads the initial (default) settings for the selected
MANU test number. The initial settings that are
loaded depend on the test function (ACW, DCW,
IR or GB).
Syntax MANU:INITial
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Function
Initial Settings
Parameter ACW DCW IR GB
REF# 0.000mA 0.000mA 0000MΩ 000.0mΩ
FREQ 60Hz X X 60Hz
HI SET 1.000mA 1.000mA ∞MΩ 100.0mΩ
LO SET 0.000mA 0.000mA 0001MΩ 000.0mΩ
I or V V=0.100kV V=0.100kV V=0.050kV 03.00A
TIMER 001.0S 001.0S 001.0S 001.0S
RAMP↗ 000.1S 000.1S 000.1S X
Example MANU:INITial
Loads the initial settings for the selected MANU
number.
Set
MANU:RTIMe Query
Description Sets or returns the Ramp Time for the test in

seconds.
Note: A “TIME ERR” will result if the Ramp Time

+ Test Time is ≥ 240 seconds when the HI SET limit
is over 30mA (GPT-98XX) or over 80mA (GPT-
99XX/99XXA). This applies to the ACW function
only.
Syntax MANU:RTIMe <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:RTIMe?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.1~999.9 seconds
Return parameter
Example MANU:RTIM 0.5
Sets the ramp time to half a second.
Set
MANU:EDIT:MODE Query
Description Sets or returns the mode (ACW, DCW, IR, GB) of

the selected manual test.
Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE {ACW|DCW|IR|GB}
Query Syntax MANU:EDIT:MODE?
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Parameter/ ACW AC Withstand mode

Return parameter DCW DC Withstand mode
IR Insulation Resistance mode
GB Ground Bond mode
Example MANU:EDIT:MODE ACW
Sets the mode to ACW.
Set
MANU:ACW:VOLTage Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW voltage in kV. The test

must first be in ACW mode before this command
can be used.
Syntax MANU:ACW:VOLTage <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:VOLTage?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.050 ~ 5.000 (kV)
Return parameter
Example MANU:ACW:VOLT 1
Sets the ACW voltage to 1 kV.
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Set
MANU:ACW:CHISet Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW HI SET current value in

milliamps. The test must first be in ACW mode
Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:CHISet?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.001 ~ 042.0 (GPT-98XX)
Return parameter 0.001 ~ 110.0 (GPT-99XX/99XXA)
Example MANU:ACW:CHIS 10.0
Sets the ACW HI SET current to 10 mA.
Set
MANU:ACW:CLOSet Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW LO SET current value in

milliamps. The LO SET value must be less than the
HI SET value. The test must first be in ACW mode
The LO SET range must use the HI SET range. If all

the digits in the LO SET range are outside the HI
SET range, an error will be produced. All digits
outside the HI SET range are ignored and will not
be used.
For example:
HI SET value: 12.34
LO SET value1: 0.005  error
LO SET value2: 0.053  no error
In the example above LO SET value1 will produce
an error as all digits are outside the range of HI
SET. LO SET value2 will not produce an error, but
will return 0.05, not 0.053.
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Syntax MANU:ACW:CLOSet<NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:CLOSet?
Example MANU:ACW:CLOS 20.0
Sets the ACW LO SET current to 20 mA.
Set
MANU:ACW:TTIMe Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW test time in seconds. The

test must first be in ACW mode before this
command can be used.
Note: A “TIME ERR” will result if the Ramp Time

+ Test Time is ≥ 240 seconds when the HI SET limit
is over 30mA (GPT-98XX) or over 80mA (GPT-
99XX/99XXA). This applies to the ACW function
only.
In special MANU mode, the TIMER can be turned

off.
Syntax MANU:ACW:TTIMe {<NR2>|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:TTIMe?
Parameter <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds
OFF TIMER OFF (special MANU mode).
Return parameter <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds
TIME OFF TIMER is OFF (special MANU
mode).
Example MANU:ACW:TTIM 1
Sets the ACW test time to 1 second.
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Set
MANU:ACW:FREQuency Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW test frequency in Hz. The

test must first be in ACW mode before this
Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency {50|60}
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:FREQuency?
Parameter 50 50 Hz
60 60 Hz
Return parameter 50 Hz 50 Hz
60 Hz 60 Hz
Example MANU:ACW:FREQ 50
Sets the ACW test frequency to 50Hz.
Set
MANU:ACW:REF Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW reference value in mA.

The test must first be in ACW mode before this
The ACW reference value must be less than the HI

SET value.
The ACW reference value must use the same range

as the HI SET value.
Syntax MANU:ACW:REF <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:REF?
Example MANU:ACW:REF 0.01
Sets the ACW reference to 0.01 mA.
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Set
MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent Query
Description Sets or returns the ACW ARC current value in mA.

ARC must be enabled before the ARC current can
be set. The test must first be in ACW mode before
this command can be used.
ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET

value. The ARC current is limited to 2X the HI SET
value.
Syntax MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:ACW:ARCCurrent?
Example MANU:ACW:ARCC 0.04
Sets the ACW ARC value to 0.04 mA.
Set
MANU:DCW:VOLTage Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW voltage in kV. The test

must first be in DCW mode before this command
can be used.
Note: A “DC Over 50W” error will result if the
DCW Voltage X HI SET value is > 50 watts (GPT-
98XX).
99XX/99XXA).
Syntax MANU:DCW:VOLTage <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:VOLTage?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.050 ~ 6.100 (kV)
Return parameter
Example MANU:DCW:VOLT 6
Sets the DCW voltage to 6 kV.
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Set
MANU:DCW:CHISet Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW HI SET current value in

milliamps. The test must first be in DCW mode

DCW Voltage X HI SET value is > 50 watts.
99XX/99XXA)
Syntax MANU:DCW:CHISet <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:CHISet?
Example MANU:DCW:CHIS 5
Sets the DCW HI SET current to 5mA.
Set
MANU:DCW:CLOSet Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW LO SET current value in

milliamps. The LO SET value must be less than the
HI SET value. The test must first be in DCW mode
The LO SET range must use the HI SET range. If all
the digits in the LO SET range are outside the HI
SET range, an error will be produced. All digits
outside the HI SET range are ignored and will not
be used.
For example:
HI SET value: 12.34
LO SET value1: 0.005  error
LO SET value2: 0.053  no error
In the example above LO SET value1 will produce
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an error as all digits are outside the range of HI

SET. LO SET value2 will not produce an error, but
will return 0.05, not 0.053.
Syntax MANU:DCW:CLOSet<NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:CLOSet?
Example MANU:DCW:CLOS 2.00
Sets the DCW LO SET current to 2mA.
Set
MANU:DCW:TTIMe Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW test time in seconds. The

test must first be in DCW mode before this
In special MANU mode, the TIMER can be turned

off.
Syntax MANU:DCW:TTIMe {<NR2>|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:TTIMe?
Parameter <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds
OFF TIMER OFF (special MANU mode).
Return parameter <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds
TIME OFF TIMER is OFF (special MANU mode).
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Example MANU:DCW:TTIM 1
Sets the DCW test time to 1 second.
Set
MANU:DCW:REF Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW reference value in mA.

The test must first be in DCW mode before this
The reference value must be less than the HI SET
value.
The reference value uses the same range as the HI
SET value.
Syntax MANU:DCW:REF <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:REF?
Example MANU:DCW:REF 0.01
Sets the DCW reference to 0.01 mA.
Set
MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent Query
Description Sets or returns the DCW ARC current value in mA.

ARC must be enabled to set the ARC current. The
test must first be in DCW mode before this
ARC current uses the same range as the HI SET

value. The ARC current is limited to 2X the HI SET
value.
Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:DCW:ARCCurrent?
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Example MANU:DCW:ARCC 10
Sets the DCW ARC value to 10mA.
Set
MANU:IR:VOLTage Query
Description Sets or returns the IR voltage in kV. The test must

first be in IR mode before this command can be
used.
Syntax MANU:IR:VOLTage <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:IR:VOLTage?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.05 ~ 1 (0.05kV to 1kV: steps of .05)
Return parameter *GPT-99XX/99XXA also includes a
0.125kV point.
Example MANU:IR:VOLT 1
Sets the IR voltage to 1 kV.
Set
MANU:IR:RHISet Query
Description Sets or returns the IR HI SET resistance value in

MΩ (GPT-98XX) or GΩ. The test must first be in IR
mode before this command can be used.
Syntax MANU:IR:RHISet <NR1>|NULL
Query Syntax MANU:IR:RHISet?
Parameter/ <NR1> GPT-98XX only:
Return parameter 2 ~ 9999 (unit = MΩ)
GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA only:
Format A: 0.002 ~ 50.00 (unit = GΩ)
Format B: 0.002G ~ 50.00G
Format C: 2M ~ 50000M
NULL Sets the HI SET value to ∞.
Example MANU:IR:RHIS 10
(GPT-98XX) Sets the IR HI SET resistance to 10 MΩ.
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Example MANU:IR:RHIS 0.010

(GPT-99XX/ Sets the IR HI SET resistance to 10 MΩ.
99XXA)
Set
MANU:IR:RLOSet Query
Description Sets or returns the IR LO SET resistance value in

MΩ (GPT-98XX) or GΩ. The LO SET value must be
less than the HI SET value. The test must first be
in IR mode before this command can be used.
Syntax MANU:IR:RLOSet<NR1>
Query Syntax MANU:IR:RLOSet?
Format A: 0.001 ~ 50.00 (unit = GΩ)
Format B: 0.001G ~ 50.00G
Example MANU:IR:RLOS 10
(GPT-98XX) Sets the IR LO SET resistance to 10MΩ.
Example MANU:IR:RLOS 0.010
(GPT-99XX/ Sets the IR LO SET resistance to 10MΩ.
99XXA)
Set
MANU:IR:TTIMe Query
Description Sets or returns the IR test time in seconds. The test

must first be in IR mode before this command can
be used.
Syntax MANU:IR:TTIMe <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:IR:TTIMe?
Parameter/ <NR2> 1.0 ~ 999.9 seconds
Return parameter
Example MANU:IR:TTIM 1
Sets the IR test time to 1 second.
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Set
MANU:IR:REF Query
Description Sets or returns the IR reference value in MΩ (GPT-

98XX) or GΩ. The test must first be in IR mode
The reference value must be lower than the HI SET

value.
Syntax MANU:IR:REF <NR1>
Query Syntax MANU:IR:REF?
Format A: 0 ~ 50.00 (unit = GΩ)
Format B: 0G ~ 50.00G
Example MANU:IR:REF 900
(GPT-98XX) Sets the IR reference to 900 MΩ.
Example MANU:IR:REF 0.900
(GPT-99XX/ Sets the IR reference to 900 MΩ.
99XXA)
Set
MANU:GB:CURRent Query
Description Sets or returns the GB current in A. The test must

first be in GB mode before this command can be
used.
Syntax MANU:GB:CURRent <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:GB:CURRent?
Parameter/ <NR2> 3.00~33.00 (GPT-98XX)
Return parameter 3.00~33.00 (GPT-99XX)
Example MANU:GB:CURR 3.00
Sets the GB current to 3.00A.
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Set
MANU:GB:RHISet Query
Description Sets or returns the GB HI SET resistance value in

mΩ. The test must first be in GB mode before this
Syntax MANU:GB:RHISet <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:GB:RHISet?
Parameter/ <NR2> 000.1 ~ 650.0
Return parameter
Example MANU:GB:RHIS 100.0
Sets the HI SET value to 100mΩ.
If the (GB current x HI SET resistance) > 5.4V, then an

Note error will be generated (“GBV > 5.4V”).
Set
MANU:GB:RLOSet Query
Description Sets or returns the GB LO SET resistance value in

mΩ. The LO SET value must be less than the HI
SET value. The test must first be in GB mode
Syntax MANU:GB:RLOSet<NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:IR:RLOSet?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.000 ~ 649.9
Return parameter
Example MANU:GB:RLOS 50
Sets the GB LO SET resistance to 50mΩ.
Set
MANU:GB:TTIMe Query
Description Sets or returns the GB test time in seconds. The test

must first be in GB mode before this command can
be used.
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Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe <NR2>

Query Syntax MANU:GB:TTIMe?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.5 ~ 999.9 seconds
Return parameter
Example MANU:GB:TTIM 1
Sets the GB test time to 1 second.
Set
MANU:GB:FREQuency Query
Description Sets or returns the GB test frequency in Hz. The

test must first be in GB mode before this command
can be used.
Syntax MANU:GB:FREQuency {50|60}
Query Syntax MANU:GB:FREQuency?
Parameter 50 50 Hz
60 60 Hz
Return parameter 50 Hz 50 Hz
60 Hz 60 Hz
Example MANU:GB:FREQ 50
Sets the GB test frequency to 50Hz.
Set
MANU:GB:REF Query
Description Sets or returns the GB reference value in mΩ. The

test must first be in GB mode before this command
can be used.
Syntax MANU:GB:REF <NR2>
Query Syntax MANU:GB:REF?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.000 ~ 649.9
Return parameter
Example MANU:GB:REF 100
Sets the GB reference to 100 mΩ.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Set
MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK Query
Description Performs the zero check function. The test must

first be in GB mode and in the Ready Status before
this command can be used.
See page 74 for details on the ZERO function.

Syntax MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK?
Parameter/ ON Zero function is active.
Return parameter OFF Zero function is not active.
Example MANU:GB:ZEROCHECK OFF
Activates the ZERO function.
Set
MANU:UTILity:ARCMode Query
Description Sets or returns the ARC mode status for the

current test.
The ARC mode cannot be set for the IR and GB
function.
Syntax MANU:UTILity:ARCMode {OFF|ON_CONT|
ON_STOP}
Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:ARCMode?
Parameter OFF Turns ARC mode off.
ON_CONT Sets ARC mode to ON and
CONTINUE.
ON_STOP Sets ARC mode to ON and STOP.
Return parameter ARC OFF ARC mode is set off.
ARC ON_CONT ARC mode is set ON and
CONTINUE.
ARC ON_STOP ARC mode is set ON and STOP.
Example MANU:UTIL:ARCM OFF
Turns ARC mode OFF.
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Set
MANU:UTILity:PASShold Query
Description Sets or returns the PASS HOLD setting for the

current test.
Syntax MANU:UTILity:PASShold {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:PASShold?
Parameter/ OFF Turns PASS HOLD off.
Return parameter ON Turns PASS HOLD on.
Example MANU:UTIL:PASS OFF
Turns PASS HOLD OFF.
Set
MANU:UTILity:FAILmode Query
Description Sets or returns the FAIL mode setting for the

current test.
Syntax MANU:UTILity:FAILmode {CONT|HOLD|STOP}
Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:FAILmode?
Parameter/ CONT Sets/returns the fail mode as continue.
Return parameter HOLD Sets/returns the fail mode as hold.
STOP Sets/returns the fail mode as stop.
Example MANU:UTIL:FAIL CONT
Sets the fail mode to CONT (continue).
Set
MANU:UTILity:MAXHold Query
Description Sets or returns the MAX HOLD setting for the

current test.
Syntax MANU:UTILity:MAXHold {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:MAXHold?
Parameter/ OFF Turns MAX HOLD off.
Return parameter ON Turns MAX HOLD on.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Example MANU:UTIL:MAXH ON
Turns MAX HOLD on.
Set
MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE Query
Description Sets or returns the Grounding mode of the current

test.
The Ground Mode setting cannot be turned on
with the IR and GB function.
Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax MANU:UTILity:GROUNDMODE?
Parameter/ OFF Turns ground mode off.
Return parameter ON Turns ground mode on.
Example MANU:UTIL:GROUNDMODE ON
Turns GROUND MODE on.
MANU<x>:EDIT:SHOW Query
Description Returns the test parameters of a manual test.

Query Syntax MANU<x>:EDIT:SHOW?
Parameter/ <x> <NR1> 000~100. Manual test number
Return parameter <string> Returns a string in the following
format:
Test function, test voltage, HI SET
value, LO SET value, Ramp time, test
time.
Example MANU1:EDIT:SHOW ?
> ACW,0.100kV,H=01.00mA,L=00.00mA,R=000.1S,
>T=001.0S.
Returns the test parameters of manual test number 1.
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Sweep Commands
SWEEP:DATA:STATus ......................................................................... 150

SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW ................................................................... 151
SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW ......................................................................... 152
SWEEP :GRAPh:LINE ........................................................................... 152
SWEEP:STARt:TIME .............................................................................. 153
SWEEP:DATA:STATus Query
Description Returns the sweep mode, the voltage and current

settings and the number data points that are used
in the last sweep. There can be a maximum of 190
data points, depending on the testing time.
The data is returned as a string in the following
format:
SWEEP MODE,VSET,ISET,Get Data[#data points].
Query Syntax SWEEP:DATA:STATus?
Return parameter <string> SWEEP MODE, VSET+unit, ISET+units,
Get Data=number of data points
Example SWEEP:DATA:STATus?
>ACW,V=0.108kV,HI=10.96 mA ,Get Data=011
150
REMOTE CONTROL
SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW Query
Description Returns the data associated with a sweep graph.

Data can be returned in one of two ways; either all
the data can be returned or only the data at a
particular point in time.
The test points are evenly distributed. There can be
up to 190 data points.
If only the data from a single point is returned then

the data is returned in the following format*:
DATA POINT, VSET, ISET, TIME, CR+LF
If the all the data for the all the points is returned
then the data is returned in the following format*:
ACW MODE,CR+LF
No.,V(kV),I(mA), T(S) ,CR+LF
001,0.071,0.032,0000.1,CR+LF
002,0.111,0.047,0000.2,CR+LF
…………………………………
013,0.601,0.215,0001.3,CR+LF
END
*Where CR+LF is a carriage return and line feed

code. Time is in seconds.
Query Syntax SWEEP<X>:DATA:SHOW?
Parameter <X> <NR1> 1~190 (single data point)
<X> <NR1> 0 (all data points)
Single Data Point SWEEP10:DATA:SHOW?
Example > 010,0.106,00.00,0001.0, CR+LF
Returns the data at point 10, which is at the 1 second
time for the sweep test.
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All Data Points SWEEP0:DATA:SHOW?

Example >ACW MODE,CR+LF
>No.,V(kV),I(mA), T(S) ,CR+LF
>001,0.071,0.032,0000.1,CR+LF
>002,0.111,0.047,0000.2,CR+LF
>…………………………………
>013,0.601,0.215,0001.3,CR+LF
>END
This will return all the data from the sweep graph.
Set
SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW Query
Description Turns the sweep graph on or off on the GPT-

99XX/99XXA display.
Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:SHOW?
Parameter/ ON Turn the sweep graph on.
Return parameter OFF Turn the sweep graph off.
Example SWEEP:GRAP:SHOW ON
Displays the sweep graph on the LCD display.
Set
SWEEP :GRAPh:LINE Query
Description Sets or returns which lines are shown on the sweep

graph.
Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:LINE <NR1>
Query Syntax SWEEP:GRAPh:LINE?
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REMOTE CONTROL
Parameter/ <NR1> Description

Return parameter 0 Turn all lines off/all lines are off.
1 Displays the graph line for the primary
test item. See page 78 for details.
For example: V for ACW, DCW and IR

tests, I for GB tests.
2 Displays the graph line for the secondary
test items.
For example: I for ACW and DCW tests,

R for IR and GB tests.
3 Turn all lines on/all lines are on.
Example SWEEP:GRAP:LINE 3
Turns all the graph lines on.
Set
SWEEP:STARt:TIME Query
Description Sets or returns the start time (STA.t) of the sweep

graph in milliseconds.
This setting will also set what the time will be for
the first point for the sweep data that is returned in
the SWEEP:DATA:SHOW query.
Syntax SWEEP:STARt:TIME <NR2>
Query Syntax SWEEP:STARt:TIME ?
Parameter/ <NR2> 0.1~1999.8 seconds
Return parameter
Example SWEEP:STARt:TIME 1000.0
Sets the sweep start time to 1000 seconds.
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Auto Commands
AUTO:STEP ............................................................................................ 154

AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW ...................................................................... 155
AUTO:PAGE:MOVE .............................................................................. 155
AUTO:PAGE:SWAP .............................................................................. 156
AUTO:PAGE:SKIP ................................................................................. 156
AUTO:PAGE:DEL .................................................................................. 157
AUTO:NAME ......................................................................................... 157
AUTO:EDIT:ADD .................................................................................. 158
TESTok:RETurn ...................................................................................... 158
*SRE .......................................................................................................... 159
Set
AUTO:STEP Query
Description Sets or queries the AUTO number (automatic test

number).
Syntax AUTO:STEP <NR1>
Query Syntax AUTO:STEP?
Parameter/ <NR1> 1~100.
Return parameter
Example AUTO:STEP 100
Sets the current AUTO number to 100.
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REMOTE CONTROL
AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW Query
Description Returns the Page View of the selected automatic

test in the following format:
step1:MANU number, step2: MANU number,
step3….etc.
Query Syntax AUTO<x>:PAGE:SHOW?
Parameter/ <x> <NR1> 1~100
Example AUTO1:PAGE:SHOW?
>01:011 ,02:004 ,03:003 ,04:014 ,
>05:015 ,06:020* ,07:012 ,08:018 ,
>09: ,10: ,11: ,12: ,
>13: ,14: ,15: ,16: ,
Shows the Page View for AUTO number 1.
AUTO:PAGE:MOVE Set
Query
Description Moves the source step to the desired destination.
Syntax AUTO:PAGE:MOVE <Value1>,<Value2>
Parameter/ <Value1> <NR1> 1~16 (source step)
<Value2> <NR1> 1~16 (destination step)
Example AUTO:PAGE:MOVE 1, 4
Moves the contents of step 1 to the step 4.

#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
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AUTO:PAGE:SWAP Set
Query
Description Swaps the source step with destination step.
Syntax AUTO:PAGE:SWAP <Value1>,<Value2>
Parameter/ <Vaue1> <NR1> 1~16 (source step)
<Value2> <NR1> 1~16 (destination step)
Example AUTO:PAGE:SWAP 1, 4
Swaps the contents of step 1 with step 4.

#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
AUTO:PAGE:SKIP Set
Query
Description Skips the selected step when an AUTO test is run.
This is shown as an asterisk (*) when in the PAGE
view.
Syntax AUTO:PAGE:SKIP <NR1>,{ON|OFF}
Parameter/ <NR1> 1~16 (step no.#)
ON Skip the selected step.
OFF Un-skip the selected step.
Example AUTO:PAGE:SKIP 1,ON
Skips step number #1.
#01 : 0 10 * #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
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REMOTE CONTROL
AUTO:PAGE:DEL Set
Query
Description Deletes the selected step from the AUTO test. The
remaining steps move up to replace the deleted
step.
Syntax AUTO:PAGE:DEL <NR1>
Parameter/ <NR1> 1~16 (step no.#)
Example AUTO:PAGE:DEL 3
Deletes the contents of step number #3.

#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : 003 #07 : 038 #08 : 005
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
Set
AUTO:NAME Query
Description Sets or returns the AUTO name for the selected

automatic test. The test must be in AUTO mode
Note only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)

and the “_” underscore character can be used to set
the AUTO test name.
Syntax AUTO:NAME <string>
Query Syntax AUTO:NAME?
Parameter/ <string> 10 character string. (first character must
Return parameter be a letter)
Example AUTO:NAME program1
Sets the AUTO name to “program1”.
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AUTO:EDIT:ADD Set
Query
Description Add the selected MANU test to the current AUTO
number.
Syntax AUTO:EDIT:ADD <NR1>
Parameter/ <NR1> 1~100
Example AUTO:EDIT:ADD 7
Adds MANU-007 to the current AUTO number. I.e.,
#01 : 0 10 #02 : 001 #03 : 003 #04 : 004
#05 : 0 07 #06 : #07 : #08 :
#09 : #10 : #11 : #12 :
#13 : #14 : #15 : #16 :
MANU test added to

last step
Set
TESTok:RETurn Query
Description Allows “OK” to be displayed on the remote

terminal when a test has stopped (PASS/FAIL or
STOP). This applies for MANU and AUTO mode.
By default, TESTok:RETurn is set to OFF.

Syntax TESTok:RETurn {ON|OFF}
Query Syntax TESTok:RETurn?
Parameter/ ON Enables the “OK” message to be
Return parameter displayed.
OFF Disables the message
Example TEST:RET OFF
Disables the message.
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REMOTE CONTROL
*SRE Query
Description AUTO MODE only. Use this command to get

measurement step number at the current point in
time during AUTO MODE testing.
Example: User send command “*SRE” to GPT-9000
during AUTO mode
Query Syntax *SRE?
Return parameter <NR1> 00~16
Example *SRE?
>5
The current test step is number 5. This indicates that
steps 1~4 have already been completed and the
results for those steps can now be retrieved.
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Common Commands
*CLS.......................................................................................................... 160
*IDN ......................................................................................................... 160
*CLS Set
Description The *CLS command clears the internal registers.

Syntax *CLS
*IDN Query
Description Queries the model number, serial number, and

firmware version of the tester.
Query Syntax *IDN?
Return parameter <string> Returns the instrument identification as a
string in the following format:
GPT-9803, XXXXXXXXXXXX, V1.00

Model number : GPT-9803
Serial number :12 character serial number
Firmware version : V1.00
160
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Commands
*RMTOFF .................................................................................................161
*RMTOFF Set
Description This command can be used to terminate a remote

session. When this command is used “RMT” will
no longer be displayed on the front panel,
indicating that remote mode has been terminated.
Syntax *RMTOFF
Special Functions
Inter Lock Key Open ..............................................................................161
Inter Lock Key Open Set
Description This special function is not a command. When in

remote mode, the GPT-9000 will send the message,
“Inter Lock Key Open” if a test is started with
INTERLOCK set to ON, but the interlock signal
I/O pins are not shorted (either with the included
interlock key or manually).
This special function is analogous to the
“INTERLOCK OPEN”message that is displayed on
the front panel under the same conditions (page
105).
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FAQ
• The tester will not turn on.
• The panel keys are not working.
• When I press the START button the tester will not start testing?
• The accuracy does not match the specification.
The tester will not turn on.
Ensure the power cord is connected. Ensure the line input is set to
the correct line voltage. Check to make sure the fuse is not blown.
See page 164.
The panel keys are not working.
Ensure the tester is not in remote mode, page 117.

Ensure the tester is not in SIGNAL I/O or Remote Connect mode,
page 103.
When I press the START button the tester will not start
testing?
The tester must first be in the READY status before a test can be
started. Ensure the tester displays READY before pressing the
START button, page 64 (manual test), 91(automatic test).
If “Double Action” is enabled, the START button must be pressed
0.5 seconds after the STOP button is pressed, otherwise the tester
will not start testing.
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FAQ
If “Interlock” is enabled, the interlock key must be inserted into the

signal I/O port on the rear before a test can be started. See page 111
for details.
Lastly, ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is correctly configured in
the Common Utility menu. For example, to enable the START
button to start a test, ensure that the Start Ctrl setting is set to
FRONT PANEL. See page 103 for details.
The accuracy does not match the specification.
Make sure the tester is powered on for at least 30 minutes, within

+15°C~+35°C. This is necessary to stabilize the unit to match the
specification.
For more information, contact your local dealer or GWInstek at

www.gwinstek.com / marketing@goodwill.com.tw.
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Fuse Replacement
Steps 1. Turn the instrument POWER
off.
2. Remove the power

220
cord.
230
120
100
3. Remove the fuse

socket using a flat
220
screwdriver.
230
120
100
4. Replace the fuse in

the fuse holder. 220
230
120
100
5. Ensure the correct line voltage is lined up with

the arrow on the fuse holder. Insert the fuse
socket.
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220
230
120
220 100
230
120
100
Rating The fuse for the GPT-98XX and the GPT-

99XX/99XXA have different ratings:
GPT-98XX:
100V/120V T5A 250V
220V/230V T2.5A 250V
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
100V/120V T10A 250V
220V/230V T6.3A 250V
Error Messages
The following error messages or messages may appear on the GPT
screen when configuring or running tests.
Error Messages Description

TIME ERR For ACW tests.
GPT-98XX:
TIME ERR is displayed when HI SET ≥
30.00mA~40.00mA and if the RAMP time
and the TEST TIME setting is > 240 seconds.
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
TIME ERR is displayed when HI SET ≥
80.00mA~100.0mA and if the RAMP time
and the TEST TIME setting is > 240 seconds.
OVER 50W (GPT-98XX) For DCW tests. OVER 50W is displayed if the
HI SET setting multiplied by the Voltage setting
is greater than 50W (GPT-98XX only).
OVER 100W For DCW tests. OVER 100W is displayed if the
(GPT-99XX/99XXA) HI SET setting multiplied by the Voltage setting
is greater than 100W (GPT-99XX/99XXA only).
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I ERR For ACW, DCW tests. Shown when the current

is set too high.
SHORT Voltage is too low or there is no High Voltage
output. Indicates that the DUT could be
shorted.
V ERR For ACW, DCW and IR tests. Indicates that an
abnormal voltage has been detected.
V=0 For GB tests. Voltage is equal to 0. Check to
see that the SENSE H is not open.
R ERR For IR tests. The voltage is too high or
resistance=0Ω. Check to see whether the DUT
or test lead is shorting.
For GB tests. The resistance is too high.

I<SET For GB tests. Current too low. Indicates that
the SOURCE L or SOURCE H test lead is open
or poorly connected. Test the test lead
connection with the DUT to confirm.
I>SET For GB tests. Current is too high.
GBV OVER GBV > 5.4V
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GPT-9000/9000A Specifications
The specifications apply when the GPT-9000/9000A is powered on
for at least 30 minutes at 15˚C~35˚C.
Specifications
Environment
Range Temperature Humidity
Warranty 15˚C ~ 35˚C ≤70% (No
condensation)
Operation 0˚C ~ 40˚C ≤70% (No
condensation)
Storage -10˚C ~ 70˚C ≤85% (No
condensation)
Installation Location Indoors at an amplitude of up to 2000m.
AC Withstanding Voltage
Output Voltage Range 0.050kV~ 5.000kV1
Output Voltage Resolution 2V
Output Voltage Accuracy  (1% of setting +5V) with no load
Maximum Rated Load(Table1) 200 VA (5kV/40mA) [GPT-98XX]
500 VA (5kV/100mA) [GPT-99XX/99XXA]
Maximum Rated Current 40mA [GPT-98XX], 100mA [GPT-99XX/99XXA]
0.001mA ~ 10mA(0.1kV≤V≤0.5kV)
0.001mA ~ 40mA(0.5kV<V≤5kV) [GPT-98XX]
0.001mA ~ 100mA(0.5kV<V≤5kV) [GPT-99XX/
99XXA]
Output Voltage Waveform Sine wave
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Voltage Regulation  1% +5V
[Maximum rated load → no load]
Voltmeter Accuracy  (1% of reading+ 5V)
Current Measurement Range 0.001mA~040.0mA [GPT-98XX]
0.001mA~100.0mA [GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA]
Continued…
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Current Best Resolution GPT-98XX:

1uA
0.001mA(0.001mA~1.100mA)
0.01mA(01.11mA~11.00mA)
0.1mA(011.1~040.0mA)
GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA:
1uA
0.001mA(0.001mA~1.100mA)
0.01mA(01.11mA~11.00mA)
0.1mA(011.1~100.0mA)
Current Measurement GPT-98XX:
Accuracy ± (1.5% of rdg + 30 counts) when HI SET<1.11mA
± (1.5% of rdg + 3 counts) when HI SET≥1.11mA
GPT-99XX/GPT-99XXA:
± (1.5% of rdg + 30 counts) when HI SET<1.11mA
± (1.5% of rdg + 3 counts) when HI SET≥1.11mA
Current Offset 130uA Max.
Judgment Accuracy ± (3% of setting + 40uA)
Judgment Valid Range (ACW) HI SET:
0.011mA to 1.100mA
00.11mA to 11.00mA
001.1mA to 040.0mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA is 100.0mA)
LOW SET:
0.010mA to 1.099mA
00.10mA to 10.99mA
001.0mA to 039.9mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA is 099.9mA)
Window Comparator Method Yes
ARC DETECT Yes
Rise-time Control Function Yes
RAMP (Ramp Time) 0.1~999.9s
TIMER (Test Time) OFF2, 0.5s~999.9s
GND ON/OFF
1 At least 0.5 seconds is needed to reach a set voltage of 50V/10mA.
2 The timer can only be turned off under special MANU mode (MANU=***-000).
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DC Withstanding Voltage
Output Voltage Range 0.050kV ~ 6.000kV1
Output Voltage Accuracy  (1% of setting +5V) with no load
Maximum Rated Load(Table1) 50W (5kV/10mA)[GPT-98XX]
100W (5kV/20mA)[GPT-99XX/99XXA]
Maximum Rated Current 10mA [GPT-98XX, 20mA [GPT-99XX/99XXA]
0.001mA ~ 2mA (0.1kV≤V≤0.5kV)
0.001mA ~ 10mA (0.5kV<V≤6kV)[GPT-98XX]
0.001mA ~ 20mA (0.5kV<V≤6kV)[GPT-99XX/
99XXA]
Voltmeter Accuracy  (1% of reading+ 5V)
Voltage Regulation  1% +5V
[Maximum rated load → no load]
Current Measurement Range 0.001mA~010.0mA [GPT-98XX]
0.001mA~020.0mA [GPT-99XX/99XXA]
Current Best Resolution GPT-98XX:
1uA
0.001mA(0.001mA~1.100mA)
0.01mA(01.11mA~11.00mA)
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
1uA
0.001mA(0.001mA~1.100mA)
0.01mA(01.11mA~11.00mA)
0.1mA(011.0mA~020.0mA)
Current Measurement GPT-98XX:
Accuracy ± (1.5% of rdg + 30 counts) when HI SET <1.11mA
(1.5% of rdg + 3 counts) when HI SET ≥1.11mA
GPT-99XX/99XXA:
± (1.5% of rdg + 30 counts) when HI SET <1.11mA
(1.5% of rdg + 3 counts) when HI SET ≥1.11mA
Current Offset 150uA Max.
Judgment Accuracy ± (3% of setting + 40uA)
Judgment Valid Range (DCW) HI SET:
0.011mA to 1.100mA
00.11mA to 10.00mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA 11.00mA)
001.1mA to 020.0mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA only)
LOW SET:
0.010mA to 1.099mA
00.10mA to 09.99mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA 10.99mA)
001.0mA to 019.9mA(GPT-99xx/99xxA only)
ARC DETECT Yes
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TIMER (Test Time) OFF2, 0.5s~999.9s
GND ON/OFF
1 At least 0 .5 seconds is needed to reach a set voltage of 50V/2mA.
2 The timer can only be turned off under special MANU mode (MANU=***-000).
Insulation Resistance Test

Output Voltage 50V~1000V *GPT-99XX/99XXA also includes a
125V test point.
Output Voltage Accuracy (1% of setting+5V) with no load
Resistance Measurement 1M~ 9500M (GPT-98XX)
Range 1M~ 50G (GPT-99XX/99XXA)
Test Voltage Measurement Range Accuracy
(GPT-98XX)
50V≤V≤450V 1~50MΩ ±(5% of reading +1 count)
51~2000MΩ ±(10% of reading +1 count)
500V≤V≤1000V 1~500MΩ ±(5% of reading +1 count)
501~9500MΩ ±(10% of reading +1 count)
(GPT-99XX/ 99XXA)
50V≤V≤450V 0.001~0.050GΩ ±(5% of reading +1 count)
0.051~2.000GΩ ±(10% of reading +1 count)
500V≤V≤1000V 0.001~0.500GΩ ±(5% of reading +1 count)
Test Voltage Judgment Range Accuracy
(GPT-98XX)
50V≤V≤450V 1~50MΩ ±(5% of setting +1 count)
51~2000MΩ ±(10% of setting +1 count)
500V≤V≤1000V 1~500MΩ ±(5% of setting +1 count)
501~9500MΩ ±(10% of setting +1 count)
(GPT-99XX/ 99XXA)
50V≤V≤450V 0.001~0.050GΩ ±(5% of setting +1 count)
0.051~2.000GΩ ±(10% of setting +1 count)
500V≤V≤1000V 0.001~0.500GΩ ±(5% of setting +1 count)
Voltmeter Accuracy ±(1% of reading +5V)
Output Impedance 600kΩ
TIMER (Test Time) 1s~999.9s
GND OFF
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Ground Bond Test

Output Current Range 03.00A~30.00A (GPT-98XX)
03.00A~32.00A (GPT-99XX)
Output Current Accuracy  (1% of setting +0.2A) when 3A≤I≤8A
 (1% of setting +0.05A) when 8A<I≤30A
(GPT-98XX)
 (1% of setting +0.05A) when 8A<I≤32A
(GPT-99XX)
Output Current Resolution 0.01A
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz selectable
Ohmmeter Measurement Accuracy  (1% of reading +2m)
Ohmmeter Judgment Accuracy  (1% of setting +2m)
Ohmmeter Measurement Range 10m~650.0m (depending on output current)
GPT-98XX:
GPT-99XX:
Test Voltage Max. 6V(AC)open-circuit

Ohmmeter Measurement 0.1m
Resolution
Windows Comparator Method Yes
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TIMER (Test Time) 0.5s~999.9s

GND OFF
Interface
REMOTE (Remote terminal) Yes
SIGNAL IO Yes
RS232 Yes
USB (Device) Yes
GPIB Yes (OPTION)
General
DISPLAY 240 x 64 dot matrix LED back light LCD
MEMORY AUTO/MANU mode 100 memory blocks total
POWER SOURCE AC100V/120V/220V/230V 10%
50Hz/60Hz
ACCESSORIES Power cord x1, Quick Start Guide x1
User Manual x1 (CD)
GHT-114x1 for GPT-9801/9802/9803/9901A/
9902A/9903/9903A
GHT-114x1, GTL-115x1 for GTP-9804/9904
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT GPT-98XX: Approx. 330(W) x 148(H) x 452(D) mm
(Max.), 19kg(Max)
GPT-99XX: Approx. 330(W) x 148(H) x 587(D) mm
(Max.), 27kg(Max)
GPT-99XXA: Approx. 330(W) x 148(H)
x 482(D) mm(Max), 24kg(Max)
Table 1a: Output Limitation in Withstanding Voltage Testing (GPT-98XX)

Upper Current Pause Output Time
AC 30mA≤I≤40mA At least as long Maximum 240
as the output seconds
time
0.001mA≤I<30 Not necessary Continuous
mA output possible
DC 0.001mA≤I≤10 Not necessary Continuous
mA output possible
GB 15A<I≤30A At least as long 999.9
as the output
time
3A≤I≤15A Not necessary 999.9
NOTE: Output Time = Ramp Time + Test Time.
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APPENDIX
Table 1b: Output Limitation in Withstanding Voltage Testing (GPT-99XX/99XXA)

Upper Current Pause Output Time
AC 80mA≤I≤100mA At least as long Maximum 240
as the output seconds
time
0.001mA≤I<80 Not necessary Continuous
mA output possible
DC 0.001mA≤I≤20 Not necessary Continuous
mA output possible
GB 15A<I≤32A At least as long 999.9
(99XX) as the output
time
3A≤I≤15A Not necessary 999.9
NOTE:
 Output Time = Ramp Time + Test Time.
 TIMER Accuracy:  (100ppm + 20ms)
Table 1c: GPT-9000 Capacitive Load

Test Condition Maximum
Test Voltage DCW HI-SET Current RAMP Time ↗ Capacitive Load
1 1.000kV I≧1.00mA T≧1.0s 0.35uF
2 2.000kV I≧2.00mA T≧1.0s 0.35uF
3 3.000kV I≧3.00mA T≧1.0s 0.35uF
4 4.000kV I≧3.00mA T≧1.0s 0.35uF
5 5.000kV I≧3.00mA T≧1.0s 0.25uF
6 6.000kV I≧3.00mA T≧1.0s 0.125uF
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GPT-9801/9802/9803 Dimensions
395.9
GPT-9803 Insulation Resistance Tester

ESC PAGE
134.0
147.7
START STOP
RETURN
REMOTE
POWER
322.0
452.0
329.7
174
APPENDIX
GPT-9804 Dimensions
395.9
GPT-9804 Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond Tester

ESC PAGE
134.0
147.7
RETURN
START STOP HI-POT
IR
REMOTE
POWER SENSE H GB Rx SENSE L
SOURCE H SOURCE L
322.0 458.7
329.7
175
GPT-9903 Dimensions
530.9
GPT-9903 Insulation Resistance
Tester

ESC PAGE
134.0
147.7
START STOP
RETURN
REMOTE
POWER
322.0 587.0
176
APPENDIX
GPT-9904 Dimensions
530.9
GPT-9904 Insulation Resistance / Ground Bond
Tester

ESC PAGE
134.0
147.7
RETURN
HI-POT
START STOP
IR
REMOTE
POWER SENSE H GB Rx SENSE L
SOURCE H SOURCE L
322.0 593.7
177
GPT-9901A/9902A/9903A Dimensions
425.9
GPT-9903A Insulation Resistance
Tester

ESC PAGE
134.0
147.7
START STOP
RETURN
REMOTE
POWER
322.0 482.0
178
APPENDIX
Declaration of Conformity (9800)
We Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd. declares under our own responsibility
that the product AC/DC/IR/GB Electrical Safety Tester (Model No.: GPT-
9801 / GPT-9811 / GPT-9802 / GPT-9803 / GPT-9804) satisfies all the
technical relations application to the product within the scope of council:
Directive: 2014/30/EU; 2014/35/EU; 2015/863/EU; 2012/19/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other
normative documents
Harmonized Standard：
EN 61010-1:2010
EN 61010-2-030:2010
EN 61326-1:2013
EN 61326-2-1:2013
Reference Basic Standards：
Emission: Immunity:
EN 55011: 2009+A1: 2010 Class A EN 61000-4-2: 2009
EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-4-3: 2006+A1: 2008+A2: 2010
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 61000-4-4: 2012
EN 61000-4-5: 2006
EN 61000-4-6: 2014
EN 61000-4-8: 2010
EN 61000-4-11: 2004
179
Declaration of Conformity (GPT-9900/A)
We Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd. declares under our own responsibility
that the product AC/DC/IR/GB Electrical Safety Tester (Model No.: GPT-
9901A / GPT-9902A / GPT-9903A / GPT-9903 / GPT-9904 / GPT-9914)
satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the
scope of council:
Directive: 2014/30/EU; 2014/35/EU; 2015/863/EU; 2012/19/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other
normative documents
Harmonized Standard：
EN 61010-1: 2010
EN 61010-2-030: 2010
EN 61326-1: 2013
EN 61326-2-1: 2013
Reference Basic Standards：
Emission: Immunity:
EN 55011: 2009+A1:2010 Class A EN 61000-4-2: 2009
EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-4-3: 2006+A1:2008+A2:2010
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 61000-4-4: 2012
EN 61000-4-5: 2014
EN 61000-4-6: 2014
EN 61000-4-8: 2010
EN 61000-4-11: 2004
180
INDEX
INDEX max hold ....................................... 57

Accessories ................................. 12
Automatic test overview ....................................... 38
add test ..........................................85 pass hold ....................................... 55
edit settings ...................................84 ramp up time ................................ 50
load.................................................82 results ............................................ 69
page view ......................................88 running a test................................ 64
results .............................................95 saving ............................................ 63
running a test ................................91 special mode ................................. 77
saving .............................................87 sweep ............................................... 77
test file name .................................86
sweep graph ................................. 80
Caution symbol ............................ 5 test filename.................................. 51
Cleaning the instrument ............. 7 test frequency ............................... 43
Dimensions ............................... 174 test function .................................. 41
Disposal instructions ................... 7 test limits ....................................... 44
EN61010 test reference ................................. 46
measurement category ...................6 test selection.................................. 39
pollution degree..............................7 test settings ................................... 40
Environment test time ......................................... 47
safety instruction ............................7 test voltage .................................... 42
timing diagrams ........................... 70
External control ........................ 106
Interlock key................................112 Marketing
overview ......................................107 contact ......................................... 163
remote operation ........................108 Menu tree .................................... 32
remote terminal ..........................107 Operating precautions............... 27
signal I/O operation ..................111 Overview..................................... 10
signal I/O overview ...................109 Package contents ........................ 14
FAQ ........................................... 162 Power on/off
Front panel diagram .................. 15 safety instruction............................ 6
GPIB installation ........................ 25 Rear panel diagram ................... 19
Ground Remote control ......................... 113
symbol..............................................5 Command list ............................. 121
Interlock key ............................. 112 Command syntax ....................... 118
Line voltage selection ................ 23 function check ............................ 116
List of features ............................ 11 interface configuration .............. 114
Manual tests Service operation
ARC mode .....................................52 about disassembly.......................... 6
fail mode ........................................56 contact ......................................... 163
ground mode.................................58 Specifications ............................ 167
Sweep function ........................... 77
181
Test errors ................................. 165 key lock ....................................... 103

UK power cord ............................ 8 LCD ............................................... 99
Utility settings RS232 ........................................... 101
buzzer .......................................... 100 start control................................. 103
Control settings .......................... 103 USB .............................................. 101
double action .............................. 103 Warning symbol .......................... 5
GPIB ............................................. 101 Workplace precautions ............. 26
interface ....................................... 101 Zeroing ........................................ 74
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Electrical Safety Tester

GPT-9000 / GPT-9000A Series

ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.

Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd.

GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 9

EXTERNAL CONTROL ................................................... 106

REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... 113

FAQ .............................................................................. 162

APPENDIX .................................................................... 164

GPT-9903 Dimensions ....................... 176

INDEX .......................................................................... 181

Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that

Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that

DANGER High Voltage

Attention Refer to the Manual

Protective Conductor Terminal

Frame or Chassis Terminal

Earth (ground) Terminal

Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted

General  Do not place any heavy object on the

Power Supply  AC Input voltage range:

Cleaning the  Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.

Operation  Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,

Storage  Location: Indoor

Power cord for the United Kingdom

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.

MANU/AUTO EDIT/SAVE UTILITY

GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview ................................... 10

GPT-9000/9000A Series Overview

The GPT-9801/9901A are AC withstanding voltage testers, the

For the GPT-99XX/99XXA models, the testing terminals are also

The GPT-9000/9000A Series can store up to 100 manual tests, as

Model name ACW DCW IR GB Sweep

Performance  ACW: 5kVAC

* The GPT-99XX/99XXA also includes an extra

Features  Ramp up time control

Interface  Remote control start/stop interface terminal

Standard Part number Description

Optional Part number Description

Opening the box

Contents  GPT-9000/9000A unit  GHT-114 test leads x1

 CTC (Calibration  Remote terminal male

Traceable Certificate) plug

Keep the packaging, including the box, polystyrene

START button REMOTE terminal Scroll wheel

AC / DC Withstanding Voltage / PASS FAIL READY TEST

CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.

GPT-9804/9904 Front Panel

Display 240 X 64 dot matrix display (LCD)

Function keys The function keys correspond to the soft-keys

Pass/Fail PASS FAIL The PASS and FAIL indicators

ESC key ESC The ESC key is used to exit out of

PAGE key PAGE The PAGE key is used to view

Directional arrow The directional arrow keys are

The HIGH VOLTAGE indicator

indicator will light up when an output

CAUTION 5.0 kVAC MAX.