1100H Users Manual Version 2014.1.0

1100H+ User Manual
Version 2014.1.0
April 21, 2014
Signature 1100H+ User Manual

Version 2014.1.0
April 21, 2014
Copyright by Cirris Systems Corporation
1991 Parkway Boulevard
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2026
United States of America
All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Setup
Purpose of this Manual ...................................................... 1

Cirris Customer Support .................................................... 1
You Should Have Received ............................................... 1
You May Have Received ................................................... 2
Tester Options .................................................................. 2
Setting up the Tester ......................................................... 4
Connecting a Printer .......................................................... 5
Installing Add-on Scanners ................................................ 6
Tester Basics
Basic Operation................................................................. 9
Downloading Updates and Changing the Language ............ 9
Security ............................................................................ 9
Changing the Speaker Volume ........................................ 10
Installing Adapters ........................................................... 11
Adapter Sizes.................................................................. 13
Duplicating the Adapter Setup.......................................... 15
Cable Signatures ............................................................. 16
Adapter Signatures.......................................................... 17
The Loaded Test Program and Tester Memory ................. 17
Using the Tester
18
Creating a Test Program.................................................. 18

Learning a Cable With No Connections ............................ 19
Learning a Single-Ended Cable ....................................... 20
Documenting a Test Program .......................................... 21
Testing a Cable ............................................................... 23
Test Summaries .............................................................. 25
Using the Probe .............................................................. 25
USB Thumb Drive ........................................................... 26
Creating Folders.............................................................. 27
Managing Test Programs................................................. 28
Using CTLWIN
31
Common Uses for CTLWIN ............................................. 31

Running the CTLWIN Software ........................................ 31
Editing Test Programs ..................................................... 32
Help for CTLWIN............................................................. 33
Overview of Preferences & Settings
34
What are Preferences and Settings? ................................ 34

1100H+ Factory Defaults ................................................. 35
Restoring Factory Default Preferences and Settings ......... 35
What Happens When a Cable is Tested? ......................... 36
The High Voltage (or Hipot) Test ...................................... 37
User Preferences
40
Test Mode ....................................................................... 41

External Switch ............................................................... 41
Fault Location ................................................................. 42

Auto Start........................................................................ 42
Auto Hipot ....................................................................... 43
Hi-Speed Hipot ................................................................ 43
Safety Switch .................................................................. 44
Test Count ...................................................................... 44
Auto Print ........................................................................ 45
Digital Outputs ................................................................ 45
Volume ........................................................................... 45
Factory Defaults .............................................................. 45
Low Voltage Resistance Settings
46
Changing Learn and Test Parameter Settings .................. 46

Connection Resistance (Conn Res) ................................. 48
LV Insulation Resistance ................................................. 49
Component Resistance ................................................... 50
High Voltage Settings
51
Hipot Test ....................................................................... 51

High Voltage ................................................................... 52
HV Insulation Resistance ................................................. 53
Duration .......................................................................... 54
Hipot To .......................................................................... 55
High Capacitance Shield ................................................. 55
Max Soak........................................................................ 56
Soak Until Good .............................................................. 57
Soak for .......................................................................... 57
Hipot Mode ..................................................................... 57
Frequency....................................................................... 59
DWV Voltage .................................................................. 59
DWV Max Current ........................................................... 59
HV Insulation Voltage ...................................................... 60
Insulation Resistance Time .............................................. 60
Component Setting & Test
61
Learn Components .......................................................... 61

Components Learned and Tested .................................... 61
Links ............................................................................... 62
4-Wire Kelvin .................................................................. 63
Cable Error Messages
67
Low Voltage Errors .......................................................... 68

High Voltage (Hipot) Errors .............................................. 71
Component Errors ........................................................... 74
Digital I/O
75
Digital I/O on the 1100H+ ................................................ 75

Inputs ............................................................................. 76
Outputs........................................................................... 77
Output Examples............................................................. 78
Setting up the Events Outputs.......................................... 80
Tester Configuration
81
1100 Upgrade Application................................................ 81

1100 Utilities Application .................................................. 82
1100 File Compression Utility........................................... 84
SPC Data Collection ........................................................ 86
Changing Volume and Display Controls ........................... 88
Checking Version Information .......................................... 88
Close all Windows applications on the

computer.
89
Requirements for a Station or Network Server .................. 89

Optional Accessories ....................................................... 89
Unzipping Downloaded Software ..................................... 89
Software Installation Guide
89
Removing Easy-Wire 7.0 - 9.0 and Storing the Data ......... 91

Installing the Software ..................................................... 91
Attach Installed Software to Network Database Server...... 92
Starting the Software ....................................................... 92
Updating the Server Configuration ................................... 93
Easy-Wire for 1100 Testers (PC Control).......................... 93
General Information
94
Calibration ...................................................................... 94
Maintaining Adapters and Fixturing .................................. 94
Service ........................................................................... 94
Conditions for Operation .................................................. 94
Appendix
84
Specifications .................................................................. 84
Warranty ......................................................................... 86
Setup
Setup
Purpose of this Manual
Tester Setup
Operator Training
Cable Testing
Users Manual
Quick Reference
Guide
You will find the 1100H+ Quick Reference Guide in

the front pocket of this manual. Keep this near the
tester to help operators and technicians recall basic
tester functions.
Cirris Customer Support

If you need assistance with your 1100H+ tester, a customer support representative is ready to
assist you.
In the USA, call Cirris customer service toll-free at 1-800-441-9910. Outside the USA, enter the
URL www.cirris.com/contact.html to find the Cirris Sales Office nearest you.
You Should Have Received
1100H+ Tester
USB Thumb Drive
CTLWIN Kit
Power Supply
Power Cord
Plug type varies with
country of receipt.
Probe
Setup
You May Have Received
Adapters
Interchangeable adapter
cards for connecting
cables to the tester.
Scanner Add-Ons
Each Scanner Add-On
provides 128 test points.
Connect up to seven for a
total of 1024 test points.
Networking Made Easy Kit

Contains the Networking Made
Easy CD and network setup
instructions.
Tester Options
Your 1100H+ comes standard with 1000 volt DC (Direct Current) or 1500 volt DC, depending on
the model. Additional options are available for purchase, such as networking, scripting, SPC
Data Collection, and AC (Alternating Current) capability. If you have purchased any of these
options, a sticker on the back of the tester identifies the option(s) you received. Each option is
described below. To add any of these options to your 1100H+, call Cirris customer service at 1800-441-9910.
Networking
This option allows you to store test programs in a central location, easily collect test results,
keep track of test programs, and verify each tester on the production floor has access to the
same test information. Additionally, you can easily back up test information to prevent it from
being lost or deleted. Ultimately, operating multiple testers is more effective and efficient with a
network. To implement networking, Cirris Networking Made Easy Kit is required.
SPC Data Collection
This option allows you to store specific test information and retrieve that information for
analysis. For more information, see SPC Data Collection on page 86. To enable the SPC
Data Collection option, see 1100 Utilities Application on page 82.
Scripting
This option allows you to adapt the testers behavior to fit your needs, add new features, and
ease automation of tasks. Scripting can also be used to create and print custom labels for
wire identification (see Create Labels in the Scripting manual). To enable scripting, see
1100 Utilities Application on page 82.
AC Voltage
This option allows the 1100H+ tester to perform hipot tests using up to 700 VAC (RMS) on the
standard 1100H+ configuration. The testers AC hipot capacity is extended to 1000 VAC (RMS)
on the 1500 VDC model.
Note: Special high voltage adapters are required to test at hipot voltages above 1000 VDC and
700 VAC. To enable the AC option, see 1100 Utilities Application on page 82.
Setup
Hipot Warning!
Possible electric shock!
Cirris hipot testers are designed to be safe for operators. Injuries from hipot test
equipment are rare; however, not every hipot test situation is safe. Hipot testing is not a
danger to healthy individuals, although an occasional mild electric shock may be
experienced. A small shock will only occur during a hipot test when the operator
touches an energized connection point. A shock from the tester may result in a hipot
test failure.
Medical Warning!
Children and anyone wearing a cardiac pacemaker, insulin pump, or electronically
controlled medical device should NOT perform Hipot testing.
Improving Hipot Safety
Set Auto Hipot to OFF

When this option is set to OFF (see page 43), the analyzer does not
automatically Hipot test. Instead, the analyzers display prompts Ready To
Hipot after testing for continuity and resistance. This requires the operator to
manually press the Function switch or Hipot button to conduct a Hipot test.
Having manual control of the Hipot test should give the operator ample time to
remove their hands from any cable connections and prevent the possibility of
shock.
Wear Rubber gloves

Latex rubber gloves should be sufficient for insulating the operators hands from
electric shock. However, do not use gloves designed for electrostatic discharge
(ESD). These gloves increase the potential for shock and test failures.
For more information on improving hipot safety visit:

www.cirris.com/testing/guidelines/hipot_safety.html
Setup
Setting up the Tester

1. Connect the power supply and
power cord together, then plug
the tester into a grounded power
outlet.
The power supply is capable of
accepting line voltages of either
120 VAC 60 hertz or 240 VAC
50 hertz.
2. Connect the probe to the tester.
3. If desired, connect the thumb

drive to the tester.
On the back of the 1100H+
tester you will find two USB
ports; insert the thumb drive into
either port for access.
4. Turn the tester on and make

sure the main menu displays.
Power
Supply
Power
Cord
Well grounded
power is essential
for the tester to
operate accurately.
Probe
Although not required, a

thumb drive allows extra
storage capacity and test
program mobility. A thumb
drive is required to set up
networking. For more
information, see USB
Thumb Drive on page 26.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 1B4137-4Z020
These digits may be different, but the

main screen will look similar to this.
Note: If connecting either a printer or Scanner Add-ons, see the applicable sections that follow;
otherwise skip to Tester Basics on page 9.
Setup
Connecting a Printer
If you connect a printer to the 1100H+, you will be able to print cable documentation, error
information, and test reports. Without a printer, you will need to handwrite the results.
What printer will work?

1100 testers require a printer with an Epson/Centronics style
parallel port. Printers that require Windows drivers will not
work. You will need a printer that is DOS compatible and
capable of receiving ASCII text. You can purchase a
compatible printer from Cirris. Call
1-800-441-9910 for more information.
Parallel Printer Cable
To connect the tester to the printer, you
need a standard parallel printer cable
available at most computer stores.
Connecting a Compatible Printer to the Tester
1. Make sure the tester and printer
are turned off.
2. Connect one end of the parallel
printer cable to the tester;
connect the other end to the
printer.
Caution! The 1100H+ is NOT compatible with serial printers. If you plug a serial printer into the
serial port, you may damage the tester.
Setup
Installing Add-on Scanners

Each Add-on Scanner provides an additional 128 test points. You can connect up to seven
Add-ons to your tester for a total of 1024 points.
1. With the tester turned off, use a
coin or screwdriver to turn the
fasteners on the removable J1-J2
cover plate to the horizontal
position.
J1-J2 Cover Plate
Horizontal
Position
Note: The only time to remove the J1-J2 cover plate is when attaching an Add-on Scanner.
J3-J4 Cover Plate
2. Turn the fasteners on the removable

J3-J4 cover plate to the horizontal
position.
Horizontal
Position
3. Remove both cover plates from

the tester.
4. Carefully remove the scanner

assembly, turn it upside down,
and put it next to the tester.
Scanner
Assembly
Setup
5. Remove the cover piece on the

side of the tester by pushing out
the four plastic rivets holding the
cover piece in place with a
screwdriver or hard flat object.
6. Carefully place the scanner

assembly back into the tester.
Make sure the Add-on connector
sticks out the side of the tester.
7. Mate the Add-on connectors;

make sure they are fully connected.
Cover Piece
Plastic Rivet
Scanner Assembly
Add-on Connector
Scanner Add-on
8. Push the connectors into the

main unit.
Setup
9. Attach the Add-on Scanner to the

base tester using the side latches.
If connecting more than one
Add-on Scanner, repeat steps 1-8
to attach the next Add-on Scanner
to the previous one.
Side Latch
10. Reattach the cover plates.
11. Label the adapter positions on

each additional cover plate with
a permanent marker as shown.
Label the first

Add-On coverplate:
J6
J8
J5
J7
Label the second

Add-On coverplate:
J10
J9
J12
J11
Continue this
sequence on
subsequent
Add-Ons.
Note: Labeling the coverplates identifies adapter positions to help you understand tester
prompts and error messages.
Setup
Tester
Tester Basics
Basics
Basic Operation
Available Buttons
These symbols change as the
available buttons on a screen
become active or inactive. They
show you which Up, Down, and
Back buttons are active.
Back Button
Returns to the
previous menu.
Up/Down Buttons
Scroll menu options
and settings.
Selection Buttons
Select menu options.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 1B4137-4Z020
Good/Bad LED
Green if cable passes the test;
Red if cable has errors.
Menu Title
Always on the top
line in capital letters.
Downloading Updates and Changing the Language

1100H+ testers come with the newest version of tester software when purchased; however, new
software is released regularly. You can connect a computer to a tester using the serial port that
comes with the CTLWIN kit, and use the 1100 Upgrade Application to update the tester software.
This application can also be used to change the tester interface language if needed. English and
Spanish are currently available; other languages may be available in the future. For more
information, see 1100 Upgrade Application on page 81.
Security
When using your 1100H+ tester, you may see a lock symbol next to a menu
selection. This symbol indicates that the selection cannot be changed. By
connecting a computer to the tester, you can choose to lock or to unlock certain
menu selections. You may want to use this capability may be used if, for
example, you wanted to keep operators from creating new test programs or
changing tester settings. For more information, see 1100 Utilities Application
on page 82.
Menu Lock
Symbol
Tester
Basics
Changing the Speaker Volume

Depending on the environment where the tester is used, you may want to change the speaker
volume. If additional volume is needed, call Cirris and ask about the optional Alarm Box.
1. From the main menu, press
Set Preferences.
2. Scroll down
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 1B4137-4Z020
.
SET USER PREFS
Set Test Methods
Set Hipot Methods
Set Test Count
3. Press Set Volume.
SET USER PREFS

Set Auto Print
Set Digital Outputs
Set Volume
Note: If you scroll down from this screen, you can change the Date, Time, and Factory Default
setting for the test.
4. Press up
or down
to
change or turn off the volume.
The speaker selections are
OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, and
HIGH.
As you adjust the speaker
volume, you will hear audible
beeps indicating the change
in volume.
5. Press Accept to save the new
volume setting.
6. Press back
main menu.
to return to the
SET VOLUME
HIGH
ACCEPT
CANCEL
Need louder sounds?

If the sound selection is inadequate, you can make an
adjustment inside the unit. For more information, see
Changing Volume and Display Controls on page 88.
SET VOLUME
MEDIUM
ACCEPT
CANCEL
Tester
Basics
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Installing Adapters
1. Twist both fasteners on the J3J4 cover plate horizontally.
Cover plate
twist
2. Remove the cover plate from

the tester.
3. Slide the adapter in against the

edge of the scanner until it fully
seats. Be careful not to bend any
pins.
Note: Adapters should be inserted with the J1-J2 cover plate in place.
Tester
Basics
11
Important! Make sure to first install

adapters into the J1-J2 positions,
and then the J3-J4 positions.
J1-J2
J3-J4
4. Reattach the cover plate and turn

both fasteners to the vertical
position to lock it in place.
rotate
vertically
Caution! Always use the cover plates. Without the coverplates attached, the interfacing
connectors on the 1100H+ may become damaged.
Tester
Basics
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Adapter Sizes
Cirris adapters mate with many industry standard connectors. The three sizes of Cirris adapters
are Single-High, Double-High, and Quad-High.
Single-High Adapters are used for
connectors with up to 28 test points.
Double-High Adapters are used for

connectors with up to 64 points.
Quad-High Adapters are used for

connectors with up to 120 points.
High Voltage Adapters

Special High Voltage Adapters are required for hipot testing above 1000 VDC or above 707
VAC.
Standard part numbers
start with an A
Standard Adapter
High voltage part

numbers start with an H
High Voltage Adapter
Note: For more information on which adapters are available with HV option, visit
www.cirris.com or call 1-800-441-9910.
Tester
Basics
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Adapter Positions
The tester recognizes positions for each adapter and refers to test points based on these
positions.
Notice the J1, J2, J3 and J4 labels
on the cover plates.
J2
Label
J4
Label
J3
Label
J1
Label
The J1 label shows how a Single, Double, or Quad-High Adapter occupies the J1 position.
Single-High
Adapter in J1
Double-High
Adapter in J1
Quad-High
Adapter in J1
In which positions are these three

adapters?
The Single-High Adapters are
in positions J1 and J2.
The Double-High Adapter is in
position J3.
Tester
Basics
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Duplicating the Adapter Setup

If you retrieve a test program from memory, the adapters must be placed in the same positions
defined when the test program was created. Duplicating the adapter setup for a test keeps
results consistent.
When you begin a new test, the
adapters can be placed in any available
position.
When you recall the same test from

memory, the adapters must be inserted
in the original positions.
RIGHT
Matches the
original setup.
WRONG
Does not match
the original setup.
Cant remember where the adapters go?

Dont worry. If you saved the test program, the original positions will be displayed in the tester
(see Adapter Signatures on page 17) or on the documentation used for the test.
Pins, Nets, and Net Lists

The word pin is generically used in this manual and in the tester interface to describe an
individual contact or terminal in a connector.
An interconnection between two or more pins in a cable is called a net. When the tester learns a
cable, it assigns each net in the cable a net number.
All of the nets for a cable make up a net list. In some Cirris products, the term wirelist is used
interchangeably with the term net list.
Tester
Basics
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Cable Signatures
When learning a cable, the tester
mathematically derives an 11-digit
alphanumeric code for the cable called a
Cable Signature.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Learned Test
TEST: 1B4137-4Z020
This code helps you quickly identify a proper

test setup.
Note: If you change the name of a test program on your PC, that name will display instead of
the Cable Signature.
The First Part of the Cable Signature.
The first part of the Cable Signature is called
the Connection Signature, which helps
identify a particular cable. The tester derives
the Connection Signature from:
The wire pattern of the tested cable.
The adapters used.
The adapter position.
The Last Part of the Cable Signature.

The last five digits of the Cable Signature are
called the Parameter Signature, which
identifies Test Parameter Settings for the test.
1B4137-4Z020
1B4137-4Z020
Some examples
The Cable Signature for each of these cables
indicates they have identical connections, but
different Test Parameter Settings.
3F09EF 2J8NH
3F09EF52AE3
3F09EF 2J8NH
54GF032J8NH
These two cables are tested with the same

Test Parameter Settings, but have different
connections and connectors.
Note: If a test program has components, the paramater signature is MULTI. If a test program has
advanced hipot settings or a voltage greater than 1000 V DC, the parameter signature is -00000.
Tester
Basics
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Adapter Signatures
The tester recognizes the
Adapter Signature because of
jumpers on the adapter pc board.
Adapter Signatures identify how
many pins are in the adapter,
where pin 1 is, and how the pins
are numbered.
Each adapter has an Adapter

Signature. The tester uses the
Adapter Signature to identify the
adapter and ensure the test setup
is correct.
You can view the required adapter
signatures in the tester by doing one of
the following:
From the main menu, press Set

Up Test Program. Then press
EDIT, View Other Settings, and
View Adapters.
REQUIRED ADAPTERS
J1 F5B4E0
J2 03FAC1
Start a test without an adapter

and press Show Required List.
The Loaded Test Program and Tester Memory

When the 1100H+ powers on, the
Cable Signature or file name of the last
loaded test program will display on
the main menu.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 1B4137-4Z020
The last loaded test program changes whenever you:
Learn a new cable

or
Retrieve a test from memory.
Internal Memory
The C drive is the testers internal memory and default drive. In addition to the last loaded test
program, the C drive contains up to 99 memory locations that can store test programs.
For example, this screen shows test
programs stored in memory locations 4,
5, and 6.
C:
4: A39CB4-2J8NH
5: 8E10C4-2J8NH
6: B34892-6F8N0
External memory
A thumb drive is external memory, which expands storage capacity. For more information,
see USB Thumb Drive on page 26.
If you are using a thumb or network
drive, the corresponding drive letter(s)
will be displayed on the screen.
C:
<D:>
<H:>
1: E3248D-2J8NH
1:
:
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Using
Usingthe
the Tester
Tester
Creating a Test Program
A test program can be created by learning a sample cable. It is important to ensure the learned
sample cable is a good cable. To create a test program from a sample cable:
1. Attach the sample cable:
a. Remove the J3-J4 cover plate.
b. Install the correct adapters.
c. Replace the cover plate.
d. Connect the sample cable.
2. Learn the sample cable:
a. From the main menu, press
Set Up Test Program.
b. Press Create New Test.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
c. Press LEARN.
3.
Verify the sample cable:

If recreating a previously verified
test, do the following:
a. Make sure the new Cable
Signature or file name matches
the previously verified test.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
Test: 39E92F-4Z020
1100H+ Cable Documentation
Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020
J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0
J2 Adapter Signature: 03FAC1
If this is the first time creating the

test:
Connection Resistance: <Auto .5
a. Press Verify Test.

b. Scroll down
c. Verify the learned

connections match the build
list of the cable exactly.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
Test: 39E92F-4Z020
d. Double check the Test Parameter

Settings.
Note: If a printer is connected, you may verify by printing. For more information,
see Documenting a Test Program on page 21.
Using the 18
Tester
Youve created a test program!

1. Press the back button to return
To the CABLE LEARNED menu.
2. Remove the sample cable.
3. Do one of the following:
Save the test
Or
Start testing
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
Learning a Cable With No Connections

A test program can be created without connections by learning when no connections are
present. This is useful when testing assemblies such as connectors or single-ended cables.
1. Install the correct adapters:
a. Remove the J3-J4 cover plate.
b. Install the correct adapters.
c. Replace the cover plate.
2. Learn the test setup:

SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
c. Press LEARN.
3. Verify there are no connections:
a. Press CONTINUE LEARN.
WARNING!
No Connection(s)
Found
CONTINUE LEARN
4. The test program is ready for use:

a. Save the learned test
OR
Start testing
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
Using the 19
Tester
Learning a Single-Ended Cable

A test program can be created with a single-ended cable. This can help you ensure all the pins
that should be wired are wired. Conversely, you can also discover if your single-ended cable has
been wired to a pin that shouldnt be wired.
1. Install the correct adapters.
e. Install the correct adapters.
At least one
adapter must be
installed to learn.
f. Replace the cover plate.

g. Attach your single-ended cable.
2. Prepare the single-ended cable for a

Learn.
SIGNATURE 1100R+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020

c. Press Set Learn Settings.
d. Press Set Components.
e. Scroll down
to SE Wires
and SE Pins (to change the
capacitance threshold, see #3
below).
3. Your cables threshold may change
depending on its capacitance. The
shorter/smaller the cable, the less
capacitance there will be. To change
the default threshold (in pF):
a.
Press SE Wires or SE Pins twice

(the first time will turn it off, the
second time will take you to the
SET SE_WIRES or SET SE_PINS
screen).
b. Toggle the up
and down
arrows to increase or decrease the
threshold.
SET LRN COMPONENTS
4W Kelvin: OFF
SE Wires: > 26.0 pF
SE Pins: < 10.0 pF
SET LRN COMPONENTS
4W Kelvin: OFF
SE Wires: > 26.0 pF
SE Pins: < 10.0 pF
SET SE_WIRES > pF
26.0 pF
ACCEPT
CANCEL
Using the 20
Tester
4. Scroll back to the CREATE NEW TEST

screen and press Learn. It is normal to
get a No Connection(s) Found warning
message.
a. Press CONTINUE LEARN.
5. Learn background capacitance by
removing the cable.
As prompted on the screen, remove

your cable.
Press Continue.
WARNING!
No Connection(s)
Found
CONTINUE LEARN
LEARN BACKGROUND
CAPACITANCE
**REMOVE CABLE**
CONTINUE
Note: Everytime you test a batch of cables, you will be asked (once per batch) to remove the
cable so that the tester may learn the background capacitance.
6. The test program is ready for use.
Verify the test.
Save the Test
Press TEST to start testing.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
Documenting a Test Program

It is important to document a test program to know what the program is and where it is located.
To document a test program:
1. Create a test program as described
in the previous section.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 1E670-2L35H
2. If a printer is connected, print the results:

a. Scroll down
option.
to view the print
b. Press Print.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 1E670-2L35H
If a printer is not connected, transcribe

the results:
a. Press Verify Test.
b. Scroll down
and record the
information on an 1100H+ Cable
Documentation Form (blank form
in appendix).
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
TEST: 1E670-2L35H
Using the 21
Tester
Using the 22
Tester
Testing a Cable
1. Make sure the test program for the
cable being tested is loaded:
Load a different test program by:
Creating a test from a sample cable
OR
Retrieving a test from memory.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
Test: 39E92F-4Z020
The last
loaded test
program is
displayed on
the main
menu after
learning a
cable.
Adapters set up in
original positions
2. To duplicate the adapter setup from the

original test, do one of the following:
a. Refer to the documentation used

for the test,
1100R+ Cable Documentation
or
b. Press Test for the loaded test
program.
Cable Signature: 39E92F-4Z020

J1 Adapter Signature: F5B4E0
J2 Adapter Signature: 03FAC1
Connection Resistance: <Auto .5
Insulation Resistance: 50M
c. Press Show Required List.
3. Attach the cable to be tested and start

the test.
a. If you have not done this already,
press Test for the loaded test
program.
b. Attach the first cable to be tested.
Note: If the User Preference Test Mode is set to CONTINUOUS, the test will start
automatically. If Test Mode is set to SINGLE TEST, press START TEST to begin the test.
For more information, see Test Mode on page 41.
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Tester
The cable is tested.

The tester performs a low voltage test on the cable. If it passes, the tester (with factory default
User Preferences) automatically starts the hipot test. If it passes the hipot test, the tester (with
factory default User Preferences) will start the intermittent test. The tester performs the
intermittent test by repetitively performing a low voltage test on the cable until the cable is
removed or the test run has ended.
If you would rather press a button to start the hipot test, change the User Preference Automatic
Hipot to OFF. You can turn off the hipot part of the test by changing the Test Setting Hipot
Test to OFF. For more information, see Overview of Preferences & Settings on page 34.
If the User Preference Test Mode is set to SINGLE, the tester will not perform the intermittent
test.
If the cable passes:
The green LED will light up.
The screen will display

PASSED ALL TESTS.
If the Test Mode is set to

CONTINUOUS, the tester will
automatically start scanning and emit
a Tick Tick Tick sound.
Each tick signifies a good low

voltage test of the cable.
If the cable fails:
The red LED will light up.
The screen will display the type of

error.
Press View Errors to see the

detailed error message.
The tester will sound an error tone

based on the type of error.
FAILED: HIPOT
View Errors
Print Errors
RETEST
Single Beeps = open

Two Beeps = short
Three Beeps = miswire
Three Beeps = high voltage error
For more information, see Cable Error Messages on page 67.

4. Remove cable from the tester.
When the cable is removed, the screen
will prompt you to attach the next cable.
Note: If the screen does not display the ATTACH CABLE prompt after removing the tested
cable, it means the tester still sees connections. Check your adapter or adapter cables for shorts.
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Tester
Test Summaries
A test summary displays the results of a batch of tested cables.
Displaying a Test Summary
After testing a good cable:
1. Scroll down
2. Press Get Summary Count.
PASSED ALL TESTS

Remove Cable
STOP TEST RUN
START NEW TEST
This screen shows the test summary counts

for the total number of tested cables and the
number of good and bad cables tested.
If you have a connected printer:
Press here to print the test

summary.
The printed test summary shows the cable

signature, parameter signature, cable serial
number, adapter signature(s), parameter
settings, connections, and test summary
counts for a batch of tested cables. If
desired, attach the printed test summary to
the tested cables to substantiate the test
results of the batch.
Note: You can change the format of the test summary to display the count for good cables only.
For more information, see Test Count on page 44.
To Clear or Reset a Test Summary
Once you have finished with a run of cables,
and you have the summary data you need,
press STOP TEST RUN to complete the run.
The summary counts (Total, Good, and Bad)
will be reset to 0 in preparation for another
run.
PASSED ALL TESTS

Remove Cable
STOP TEST RUN
START NEW TEST
Using the Probe

The probe can determine the pin count,
identify flying leads, and locate cable errors in
the test cycle. When you probe a point in a net,
the tester initially displays up to six test points
of the net. For large nets, you may have to
scroll down to view all points of the net. The
first listed test point is not always the test point
the probe is touching.
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Tester
USB Thumb Drive

Cirris has included an external storage device commonly referred to as a thumb drive. All
1100H+ testers released after August 1st, 2008 are equipped with USB ports. If your 1100H+
was released at an earlier date, contact your Cirris representative for upgrade information.
The thumb drive allows you to do the following:
Backup test programs.
Copy test programs between 1100 testers.
Copy test programs between the tester and a PC.
Custom File Names for Wirelists

When you copy test programs to your PC via thumb drive, you can rename your wirelists with
custom file names and then copy them back to the tester.
How file names function:
If you copy wirelists to the tester via

thumb drive, custom file names longer
than eight characters will be truncated.
The first six characters will display
followed by a right arrow and a number.
For this reason, Cirris recommends
keeping custom file names to eight
characters or less. To view custom file
names up to 16 characters, you can
compress your files with Cirris
compression utility; see 1100 File
Compression Utility on page 84.
File names MUST be followed by

.WIR for the test program to appear
in the tester.
If you choose not to rename a wirelist

that is copied to your PC, the file
name will be based on the memory
location you saved it in. For example,
a test program saved in memory
location 1 will be ~MEM001.WIR; in
memory location 2 it will be
~MEM002.WIR and so on. In the
tester, the name will again appear as
the cable signature in the memory
location that the file name indicates
on the PC.
In the tester, custom file names will

no longer be in a memory location.
They will display above the list of
memory locations.
D:
<C:>
1: 2B4137-4Z20
2:
D:
<C:>
custom
2: 2B5284-5Z30
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Tester
Creating Folders
On your PC, you can organize test programs into folders and then copy the folders into the tester
via thumb drive.
How folders function:
If you copy a folder to the tester, it will

appear on the tester screen after you
select the thumb or network drive letter.
Press the folders button to view the
files in the folder.
As with file names, folder names
longer than eight characters will be
truncated in the tester. The first six
characters will be followed by a right
arrow symbol and a number.
After you select a folder, you can
press the button next to this symbol
<. .> to take the screen up one
folder level.
<C:>
<folder>
1:
D:
D:
<C:>
<newfol 1>
1:
D:\folder
<C:>
<. .>
custom
Using the 27
Tester
Managing Test Programs

Saving test programs speeds up test setups and eliminates the need to maintain known good
sample cables to reprogram the tester. You can load saved test programs, delete unwanted
test programs, and copy test programs from one location to another. You can also import
wirelists/scripts that have been compressed using the 1100 File Compression Utility.
Saving a Test Program

You can save a test program after:
learning and verifying a sample cable
. . . or after editing a test program.
CABLE LEARNED
Verify Test
Save Test
Test: 39E92F-4Z020
Saving the Loaded Test Program

1. From the main menu, scroll down
2. Press Manage Files.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Manage Files
Version Information
PRINT: lower
3. Press Save.
4. Select the following:

a. Drive letter
C:
<D:>
<H:>
1:
1:
:
b. Folder
c. Memory location
<C:>
<D:>
<folder1>
<D:>
<. .>
1:
1:
:
H:
The selected
drive is
displayed here.
H:/folder1/
Note: Selecting a memory location saves the test program in the tester.
Note: Cirris recommends recording the test program information on the 1100H+ Cable
Documentation or 1100H+ Test Program Location Listing form (blank forms in appendix).
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Tester
Loading a Test Program

2. Press Load Test.
3. Select the drive letter and folder

where the test program has been
saved.
4. Select the test program you want to
retrieve to make it the loaded test program.
SET UP TEST
Create New Test
Load Test
EDIT: 39E92F-4Z020
<E:>
<F:>
<Z:>
C:
C:/
Deleting a Test Program

1. Return to the main menu.
2. Scroll down
and press
Manage Files.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Manage Files
Version Information
PRINT: 1B4137-4Z020
3. Press Delete Files.

4. Press Mark Files.
5. Press the buttons next to the files you

want to delete (arrows indicate that
a file is marked for delete).
Use the 1100H+ Test Program
Location Listing, or other
documentation, to verify the correct
test program to be deleted.
6. Press the back button.
7. Press Delete Marked.
DELETE 0 FILES
Mark Files
Delete Marked
CANCEL
C:
Lock.txt
PRINTER.cmp
Report.lua
DELETE 2 FILES
Mark Files
Delete Marked
CANCEL
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Tester
Importing Compressed Wirelists/Script Files

You can only import wirelists or script files if you have used the 1100 File Compression Utility.
Before attempting to import your files, see 1100 File Compression Utility on page 84.
1. With your thumb drive plugged in,
scroll down from the main menu,
and press Manage Files.
2. Press Import Files.
3. You can press the View button to view
your compressed wirelists by name or
content.
FILE NAME
This option will display the name
of the bundled file as a .ccb file or
the single file as a .ccf file.
FILE CONTENT
This option will display all files in
the bundle or the single files.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Manage Files
Version Information
PRINT: 1B4137-4Z020
IMPORT 0 FILES
View: FILE NAME
Mark Files
Import Marked
4. Press Mark Files.

IMPORT 0 FILES
View: FILE NAME
Mark Files
Import Marked
5. Select the D: drive and press the

buttons next to the bundle or file you
want to import (right arrows indicate
that a file is marked for import).
Use the 1100H+ Test Program
Location Listing, or other
documentation, to verify the correct
test program to be imported.
D:
Lock.txt
CirrisST.ccb
Adapter2.ccf
6. Press the back button.

7. Press Import Marked.
IMPORT 2 FILES
View: FILE NAME
Mark Files
Import Marked
Note: Your compressed wirelists will now be in the testers C: drive.
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Tester
Using
CTLWIN
Using CTLWIN
Included with your tester is the CTLWIN kit, which contains a software install disk and a PC
interface cable. CTLWIN is a PC Windows program, which allows you to access Test
Programs in the testers memory. Using CTLWIN you can:
Copy/move test programs between an 1100H+ and a PC.

Create custom point labels.
Edit, create, and organize test programs on a PC.
Create links and define components.
For installation instructions and PC requirements to run CTLWIN, refer to the Cirris Software
Installation Guide.
Common Uses for CTLWIN

Copy Test Programs
If you have multiple 1100H+ testers, you can create a test program on any tester, and use
CTLWIN to copy the same test program to other testers.
Replace Default Point Labels with Custom Point
Labels (Test Point Labeling)
Using CTLWIN, you can create custom point labels
to reflect actual point names, wire colors, or other
assembly instructions. Custom point labels may be
up to 16 characters.
PROBE ON POINT
J5-03_RED WIRE
Custom
Point Label
Edit Component Values and Tolerances

The 1100H+ can test diodes, resistors, and capacitors. When learning these components, the
1100H+ measures the value and automatically sets a 10% default tolerance. With CTLWIN,
you can edit the component value and the tolerance.
Create Links and Component Definitions
If the tester senses a component, but cannot identify the component as a resistor, diode, or
capacitor, the tester creates a link in the test program to ensure no high voltage is applied
across the component during the hipot test. You can use CTLWIN to change a link to the
appropriate component command. For more information, see Components Learned and
Tested on page 61 and Links on page 62.
Running the CTLWIN Software

1. Connect the PC interface cable between the 1100H+ serial port
and the PC serial port, or USB port with the Keyspan adapter.
If your PC does not have a serial port, Cirris has qualified a USB
Serial Adapter from Keyspan. You can purchase this adapter
directly from Cirris, or you may choose to purchase another make or
model. However, we have discovered many other USB converters
do not work with our equipment. This adapter has consistently
performed without difficulties.
2. Click on the CTLWIN icon to start the program.
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CTLWIN
Editing Test Programs

The following examples illustrate how to edit test programs using CTLWIN.
Example 1: Changing Default Cable Description and/or Point Labels
Original Test Program
Edited Test Program
*984123-2J8NM
(984123-2J8NM
J1 D507F1
CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm
LV INSULATION RESIS 100k ohm
HIPOT VOLTAGE 50 V
INSULATION RESIS 5.00M ohm
HIPOT DURATION 1 SEC
APPLY HIPOT TO ALL ADAPTER PINS
HIPOT SOAK TIME 0 SEC
*DT SONAR MODULE
Cable description
changed from the
Cable Signature to
a custom description
(the cable signature
will be -00000 if the
voltage is greater
than 1000 V DC).
(984123-2J8NM
J1 D507F1
CONNECTION RESIS 10.0 ohm
LV INSULATION RESIS 100k ohm
HIPOT VOLTAGE 50 V
INSULATION RESIS 5.00M ohm
HIPOT DURATION 1 SEC
APPLY HIPOT TO ALL ADAPTER PINS
1 J1-001 J1-002
2 J1-003 J1-004
1 J1-001 J1-002
2 J1-003 J1-004
LABELS
J1-001 = HEADER_PIN1
J1-002 = HEADER_PIN2
J1-003 = RED_WIRE
J1-004 = BLUE_WIRE
Default point labels

assigned custom
point labels.
Example 2: Modifying Component Test Values and Links

Edited Test Program
*477BDD-MULTI
*477BDD-MULTI
(477BDD-MULTI
(477BDD-MULTI
J1 ACEFA1
J2 1A59C0
J1 ACEFA1
J2 1A59C0
1 J1-001 J2-001
2 J1-004 J2-002
3 J2-007 J2-008
1 J1-001 J2-001
2 J1-004 J2-002
3 J2-007 J2-008
CHECK COMPONENTS
1 RESIS J1-002 J2-007 42.3 ohm 10 %
2 RESIS J1-008 J2-009 6.64 K ohm 10 %
3 CAP J1-006 J1-002 420 nF 10 %
4 LINK J1-005 J2-005
)
Learned resistor
values and default
CHECK COMPONENTS
tolerances edited. 1 RESIS J1-002 J2-007 42.2 ohm 5 %
2 RESIS J1-008 J2-009 6.65 K ohm 5 %
3 CAP J1-006 J1-002 420 nF 10 %
4 RESIS J1-005 J2-005 1M ohm 10%
Link command
)
changed to a
resistor command.
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CTLWIN
Example 3: Adding Components Not Learned

Edited Test Program
*695BAE-MULTI
*695BAE-MULTI
(695BAE-MULTI
(695BAE-MULTI
J1 ACEFA1
J2 1A59C0
J1 ACEFA1
J2 1A59C0
WIRE LIST SIGNATURE:69D075-A58M0

INSUL TEST PARM SIGNATURE:2J6NH
WIRE LIST SIGNATURE:69D075-A58M0

INSUL TEST PARM SIGNATURE:2J6NH
1 J1-001 J2-001
2 J1-004 J2-002
1 J1-001 J2-001
2 J1-004 J2-002
CHECK COMPONENTS
1 DIODE J1-007 J2-008
CHECK COMPONENTS
1 DIODE J1-007 J2-008
2 CAP J1-006 J1-003 50 nF 10 %
3 DIODE J1-008 J2-009 LED
Capacitor and LED

diode components
added.
Help for CTLWIN

You can get more information about CTLWIN by clicking help while in the program. You can
access context sensitive help by highlighting a field or menu item and pressing F1.
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CTLWIN
Overview
of of Preferences & Settings
Overview
Preferences
& Settings
What are Preferences and Settings?
The way the tester operates is determined by the following:
User Preferences
Learn Settings
Test Parameter Settings
User Preferences
User preferences affect how the tester functions and prompts the operator. For example, you
may choose whether the operator has to press a button to start a test or have the test start by
itself after the tester senses a connection. User Preferences do not affect the critical
characteristics of the test.
Learn Settings
Learn Settings affect the way the tester learns a cable. For example, do you want the tester to
learn electrical components in the cable? If so, you need to change one of the Learn Settings
that checks for components. Another Learn Setting determines how low the resistance of a
connection must be before it is recognized as a connection. After a successful learn, the Learn
Settings become the Test Parameter Settings for that cable until it is changed.
Test Parameter Settings

Test Parameter Settings affect how a cable is tested. An example of a Test Parameter Setting is
the level of high voltage applied to a cable during the high voltage test. The Learn Settings
provide the defaults for the Test Parameter Settings. To change the Test Parameter Settings for
a particular test, make the test the loaded test (by creating a new test or retrieving one from
memory), and edit the settings. The Test Parameter Settings determine the parameter
signature, which is the last part of the Cable Signature.
Most often, the settings used to learn a cable will have the same settings used to test it;
however, there are times when these setting need to be different. The following sections will
help you understand how and why to change the settings.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
34
1100H+ Factory Defaults

The tables below list settings in the 1100H+ and their corresponding factory defaults.
User Preferences
Volume
Factory Defaults
CONTINUOUS
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Good Only
OFF
Pin 7 = Good Light On
Pin 8 = Bad Light On
Medium
Low Voltage Settings

Connection Resistance
LV Insulation Resistance
Component Resistance
10.0
100K
OFF
Test Mode
External Switch
Fault Location
Auto Start
Automatic Hipot
High Speed Hipot
Safety Switch
Test Count
Auto Print
Digital Outputs

Hipot Test
High Volt ge
HV Insulation Resistance
Duration
Hipot To
High Capacitance Shield
Max Soak
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
STANDARD
50
5M
.01 seconds for VDC and 1 cycle for VAC
ALL PINS
NO
0 seconds
Restoring Factory Default Preferences and Settings

The factory defaults for User Preferences and Learn Settings may be restored at any time.
Set Preferences.
2. Scroll down
and press
Set Factory Defaults.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: DT Solar
3. Press RESET.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
35
What Happens When a Cable is Tested?

To understand how to set the preferences and settings, you need to have a basic idea of what
happens when a cable is tested.
When the tester is set up with factory default preferences and settings, the test has three parts:
First Part
Low Voltage Test
The tester checks cables
for opens, shorts, and
miswires. Components,
if present, are also tested.
Second Part
High Voltage (or Hipot) Test
The tester applies high voltage
to the cable as required to test
the cables insulation.
Third Part
Intermittent Test
Until the cable is removed,
the tester repeatedly runs
low voltage tests to check
for intermittent errors.
Some preferences and settings affect the low voltage test. Other preferences and settings affect
the high voltage (hipot) test. Still others only affect the intermittent test. Because of its
complexity, the high voltage test is explained in more detail below.
Note: The high voltage test will not occur if the test setting Hipot Voltage is OFF or if the cable
fails the low voltage test. The intermittent test will not occur if the User Preference Test Mode is
set to SINGLE.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
36
The High Voltage (or Hipot) Test

To correctly adjust the preferences and settings that affect the high voltage test, you need to
understand what happens as a high voltage test progresses. Below are descriptions of each part
of the high voltage test. To the right of the descriptions we have added an analogy to help
convey the basic idea.
First - Voltage Ramp Up
The Water Hose Analogy
When the tester applies high voltage to a net on the

cable, the tester senses the current flow in the net.
Initially there is an in-rush of current flow as the tester
attempts to bring the net to its high voltage potential.
At the same time, other test points are kept at a zero
voltage potential. For operator safety, current is
limited, and dielectric failures are checked as voltage
ramps up.
To illustrate, lets say we capped the
end of a water hose and turned on the
water. Water flows into the hose until
the pressure in the hose builds up.
If the hose springs a leak while the
pressure builds up, we turn off the
water.
Second - Dielectric Withstand Test

The voltage is maintained at the high voltage setting
according to a duration setting, which can be varied
from 0.01 seconds to two minutes. During this
period, the tester performs a Dielectric Withstand
Test, which checks for high voltage arcs exhibited
as sudden current spikes. This test determines
whether the cable will grossly fail at a given high
voltage potential. An example of an error that would
cause this test to fail is two exposed wires that
almost touch each other.
Now the hose is full. Lets carefully

monitor the water flow into the hose
for a moment and see if the hose
springs a leak.
Third - Optional High Voltage Soak Period

This optional period is sometimes needed, because cable
insulation may leak a little when voltage is first applied.
This often happens as some cable insulating materials
are susceptible to absorb moisture or other contaminants,
which gradually dissipate as high voltage is applied.
Therefore, if this option is used after the Dielectric
Withstand Test, the tester continues to apply the high
voltage potential for a period up to the value of a max
soak setting.
Some hoses expand for a moment

after you apply pressure. Once the
flow into the hose becomes stable,
we can go to the next step.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
37
Fourth - Insulation Resistance Test

During this part of the high voltage test, the resistance of
the cable insulation is measured to assure it is greater
than the insulation resistance setting. Whereas, the
Dielectric Withstand Test checks for arcs at the high
voltage setting, the Insulation Resistance Test checks
for the gradual flow (or leak) of electricity. An example of
an error that would cause this test to fail would be an
inferior grade of wire insulation and contamination
between connector contacts. Humid conditions often
lessen the measured insulation resistance of a cable.
Now lets do an accurate check to

see how much water leaks from the
hose. We can carefully monitor the
water flow and determine how well
the hose holds the water.
DC High Voltage Test Overview

The charts below give a more technical overview of what happens during a typical DC high
voltage test for a good cable.
High Voltage Setting*
Voltage
0
Time
Current
0
The Voltage Ramps Up
As the voltage rises to its
High Voltage setting,
current is limited for safety.
Dielectric Withstand Test
The 1100H+ watches for high
voltage arcs (exhibited as large
spikes in current) during the
Hipot Duration. In this example,
there are no large current spikes
because the cable is good.
Current must be below

this level for the cable to
pass the Insulation
Resistance Test.
Time
Optional High Voltage Soak

To help dry out moisture, the
tester continues to apply high
voltage to reduce the current
absorbed into the insulation. If the
measured insulation resistance
becomes less than the insulation
resistance setting (as shown in
this example) and the Soak Until
Good option is enabled, the soak
period will end.
Insulation Resistance Test

The tester uses current and
voltage to determine the
insulation resistance. In this
case, current flow is
sufficiently low at the given
hipot voltage; therefore, the
cable passes.
Note: This chart shows a single hipot voltage (in the High Voltage setting) throughout the hipot
test. However, using the Hipot Test advanced setting allows one voltage to be applied for the
Dielectric Withstand Test and another voltage for the Insulation Resistance Test.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
38
AC Testing
AC testing is an available option on the 1100H+. AC Testing may be required to meet a test
specification, in which you cannot substitute an equivalent VDC. For more information, see
Substituting VDC for a VAC Specification on page 58. When using AC, the hipot test
progresses somewhat differently as the graphs below illustrate.
DWV Voltage Setting
(in AC RMS)
Voltage
IR Insulation Voltage Setting

(always in DC)
Time
Current
Time
Insulation Resistance Test

Optional High Voltage Soak
Dielectric Withstand Test
Using VAC for hipot testing causes current peaks due to cable capacitance. These peaks are
proportional to how fast the voltage is changing. For more information on the differences
between DC and AC hipot testing, see www.cirris.com/testing/guidelines/ac_hipot_testing.html.
Overview of
Preferences
and Settings
39
User
User
Preferences
Preferences
User Preferences affect the way the tester performs and interacts with the operator, but do not
affect the critical characteristics of the test.
Changing User Preferences

Set Preferences.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: Red Wire
2. Press the desired User Preference option,

see below:
Set Test Methods allows you

to access the following:
o
o
o
o
Test Mode
External Switch
Fault Location
Auto Start
SET USER PREFS

Set Test Methods
Set Hipot Methods
Set Test Count
Set Hipot Methods allows you

to access the following:
o
o
o
o
Auto Hipot
Delay
Hi-Speed Hipot
Safety Switch
SET USER PREFS

Set Test Methods
Set Hipot Methods
Set Test Count
3. Scroll down to access the following:
Auto Print
Digital Outputs
Volume
Date
Time
Factory Default
SET USER PREFS

Set Test Methods
Set Hipot Methods
Set Test Count
Each User Preference for the 1100H+ is described on the following pages.
User
Preferences
40
Test Mode
Selections
Factory Default
CONTINUOUS
or SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
Test Mode determines how the operator will start a test and whether the tester will continually
scan a cable for intermittent errors until removed from the tester.
If Test Mode is set to CONTINUOUS, the test will start automatically when a cable is
connected to the tester. After passing the low voltage and hipot test, the tester
continuously scans the cable for intermittent errors until the cable is removed.
If Test Mode is set to SINGLE, the test will not start until START TEST is pressed. After
completing the low voltage and hipot test, the tester will not scan for intermittent errors.
In CONTINUOUS test mode, you will hear a ticking sound when a cable passes. Each tick
signifies a successful low voltage scan of the tested cable. If there are errors, the tester
continuously beeps as it scans the cable to help you find the intermittent errors.
External Switch
Selections
Factory Default
(Selectable only if Test

Mode is set to SINGLE).
ON or OFF
OFF
External Switch allows the testers digital I/O port to receive an input signal from an external
switch to start a test. The external switch, such as a foot pedal or a button, is located away from
the tester.
If External Switch is ON, the tester starts a test from the external switch signal.
If External Switch is OFF, the tester does not look for the external switch signal.
Turning External Switch on does not inhibit your ability to press START TEST on the tester
display. To turn this setting on, the Test Mode must be set to SINGLE. For details on using the
External Switch setting, see Digital I/O on page 75.
User
Preferences
41
Fault Location
Selections
Factory Default
ON or OFF
ON
Fault Location determines which end of the cable first displays an open, short, or miswire in the
tested assembly.
When Fault Location is ON, the tester displays an asterisk next to the pin or pins
closest to the open or short.
When Fault Location is OFF, the fault location information will not be displayed.
Because finding fault locations in the tester takes more time, only the fault locations of the first
five errors are displayed. If fault locations are required for more than five errors, you can correct
the errors and retest the assembly. In most cases, the tester can find the position of the error.
The tester locates opens using capacitance and shorts with resistance. For examples of errors
where Fault Location is used, see Shorts on page 68 and Opens on page 69.
Note: For Fault Location to work well, the custom test fixturing should be no greater than onehalf the length of the wires in the tested device.
Auto Start
Selections
Factory Default
YES or NO
NO
Auto Start allows the 1100H+ to automatically start testing upon boot up.
If Auto Start is ON, the tester will automatically start testing using the loaded test in
memory.
If Auto Start is OFF, the tester screen will show the main menu.
This feature can be helpful when the tester is built into automated test equipment where the
tester interface cannot be easily accessed.
If you need to access the normal tester interface once Auto Start has been turned on, you may
do so by turning on the tester and pressing CANCEL before the Auto Test countdown expires.
User
Preferences
42
Auto Hipot
Selections
Factory Default
ON or OFF
ON
Auto Hipot determines when the high voltage test starts.
When Automatic Hipot is ON, the high voltage test starts automatically after the low
voltage test passes and the Delay for Automatic Hipot has expired (see Delay below).
When Automatic Hipot is OFF, the hipot test starts only when an operator presses
START HIPOT.
Auto Hipot allows operators to avoid having to press START HIPOT to initiate the hipot test.
However, some cable assemblies may have exposed connections, conductive connector
housings, or cable shielding which will become electrified during the hipot test. Forcing a button
push before the hipot test helps ensure that operators do not have their hands on the cable.
Delay
This setting is enabled when Auto Hipot is turned on. You can change the delay to extend the
time between the completion of the low voltage test and the beginning of the hipot test. The
delay may be set from .1 to 2 seconds.
Hi-Speed Hipot
Selections
Factory Default
ON or OFF
ON
Hi-Speed Hipot determines whether the tester will use advanced algorithms to speed the hipot
test.
When High Speed Hipot is ON, the tester uses advanced algorithms. The algorithms
allow the tester to perform the hipot test much faster by applying high voltage to several
nets simultaneously in a pattern that ensures each net is hipot tested against every other
net.
When High Speed Hipot is OFF, the tester applies high voltage to each net one at a
time.
Note: If the tester finds an error during the High Speed Hipot process, it switches to the lowspeed routine to find which wire failed. This means a failed hipot test will actually take longer
than a passed hipot test. The tester may not be able to duplicate a dielectric error found in the
high-speed routine and displays the error Dielectric Failure Undetermined Net. This would be
the case if an arc occurred while in the high-speed routine which cleared away a conductive
path. Some specifications may require you to test with High Speed Hipot turned OFF.
User
Preferences
43
Safety Switch
Selections
Factory Default
ON or OFF
OFF
Safety Switch requires that the tester sees a high signal on pin 2 of the digital I/O connector
before starting the hipot test. Safety Switch can be used to help ensure an operator does not
shock themselves during a hipot test.
When Safety Switch is ON, the tester will look for a high signal on pin 2 of the digital
I/O connector before starting a hipot test.
When Safety Switch is OFF, the tester ignores the signal status of input pin 2 on the
digital I/O connector.
Safety Switches can be dual palm switches wired in series, a foot pedal, or a sensor in
automated test equipment. For more information on wiring a safety switch, see Hipot Safety
Switch on page 76.
Test Count
Selections
Factory Default
GOOD CABLES ONLY

or ALL CABLES
ALL CABLES
Test Count determines the types of tested cable counts listed in the test summary.
When Test Count is set to ALL CABLES, the test summary includes four counts: total
cables tested, cables tested good, cables tested bad, and cables tested intermittent.
When Test Count is set to GOOD ONLY, the test summary includes the count for good
cables only.
The factory default ALL CABLES is more informative. However, some customers prefer to use
GOOD CABLES ONLY.
User
Preferences
44
Auto Print
Selections
Factory Default
ON or OFF
OFF
Auto Print determines whether the tester will automatically print test results after each test.
When Auto Print is ON, you can select one of six reports that will automatically print
test results. Depending on the type of selected report, the report will print after one of
the following: (1) a good or bad cable is tested, (2) a good cable is tested, or (3) a bad
cable is tested.
When Auto Print is OFF, the tester will print test results only when an operator presses
PRINT TEST SUMMARY.
Auto Print allows you to select one of three standard reports or one of three custom reports.
The standard reports are: All, Standard; Good, Standard; or Bad, Standard. The All,
Standard prints a short one line report after each test whether the cable tests good or bad. The
Good, Standard prints a full page report after a cable tests good. The Bad, Standard prints a
full page report after a cable tests bad.
The reports autoall.rpt, autogood.rpt, and autobad.rpt can be customized if you purchased
the scripting option. Being able to customize reports allows you to put your company name on
the report and choose the data displayed on the report.
Regardless of the type of report selected, you can print a test summary after any test when
testing a run of cables. Remember, when you select a report, the same report will be used for
all test programs until you change the report selection.
Digital Outputs
Selections
Factory Default
disable/enable pins 5, pin 7 = Cable Counted Good

6, 7, 8, 10, 11
pin 8 = Cable Counted Bad
Digital Outputs determines how the tester controls the output pins on the the digital I/O port.
The 1100H+ has six digital outputs which can drive an external device according to various
events in the tester. These events occur as the tester powers up, learns a cable, tests a
cable, and displays test results. Controlling an output line requires two triggering events. For
more information, see Digital I/O on page 75.
Volume
Selections
Factory Default
Off, Low, Medium, High
Medium
Volume allows you to mute or adjust the volume of the tester. If you need louder sound, you
can make an adjustment inside the unit. For more information, see Changing Volume and
Display Controls on page 88.
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults restores the factory defaults for the testers User Preferences and Learn
Settings.
User
Preferences
45
Low Voltage
Resistance
Low Voltage Resistance Settings
Settings
Changing Learn and Test Parameter Settings
Learn Settings affect the way the tester learns a cable. After a cable is learned, the Learn
Settings become the Test Parameter Settings for that cable, which determine how a cable is
tested.
Changing Learn Settings

SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: E3248D-2J8NH
2. Press Create New Test.

SET UP TEST
Create New Test
Load Test
EDIT: E3248D-2J8NH
3. Press Set Learn Settings.
4. Select the appropriate category of

Learn Settings.
5. Select the specific Learn Setting you
want to change. You may need to
scroll down
to see all settings in the
category.
6. Set the desired value for the Learn
Setting. Some Learn Settings toggle
between two values, and others scroll
through a range of values.
7. Press ACCEPT or back
specific test setting.
to exit the
8. Press back
to exit the category of
Learn Settings.
9. Press back
to exit the SET LEARN
SETTINGS menu.
Low Voltage
Settings
46
Changing Test Parameter Settings

You can only edit the Test Parameter
Settings of the loaded test program.
1. Make sure the test program you want to
edit is loaded,
OR
Load a new test program by learning a
cable or retrieving the test from memory.
SIGNATURE 1100H+
Set Preferences
Set Up Test Program
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
The cable
signature or
file name of
the loaded
test is
displayed
on the main
menu.
SET UP TEST
Create New Test
Load Test
EDIT: 39E92F-4Z020
3. Press Edit to edit the loaded test.

4. Select the category of test settings you
want to edit.
5. Select the specific test setting you want
to edit.
6. Set the desired value for the Test
Parameter Setting. When selected,
some Test Parameter Settings toggle
between two values, while others scroll
to the desired value.
7. Press ACCEPT or back
specific Test Setting.
to exit the
8. Press back
test settings
to exit the category of
9. Press back
to exit the Edit menu.
If you made changes, a screen briefly

confirms the changes in the loaded test
program.
Note: If you edit a loaded test, the test is
not updated until you save it back to the
same memory location.
TEST EDITED
Print Test
Save Test
TEST: 39E92F-4Z020
Each Learn and Test Parameter Setting used for setting low voltage resistance thresholds is
described on the following pages.
Low Voltage
Settings
47
Connection Resistance (Conn Res)
Selections
Factory
Default
.1-100K, 500K
1M, 5M
10.0
How good are the connections in a cable? The Connection Resistance setting specifies the
maximum resistance a connection can have, and still be considered good as opposed to having
high resistance.
HIGH RESISTANCE
GOOD
Zero
Resistance
OPEN
Infinite
Resistance
Connection
Resistance
Setting
When you learn a cable, the cables connections must be lower in resistance than the
Connection Resistance setting to be learned as connections. When you test a cable, the
cables connections must be lower than the Connection Resistance setting to pass the test.
Connection Resistance Guidelines
To allow for cable and tester tolerances, you should generally select a connection
resistance at least 20% or 0.2 ohms (whichever is greater) above the resistance of the
actual connections.
Over time, heavily used adapters can develop worn contacts, which will add to the
connection resistance measurement. Cirris recommends replacing worn adapters before
they affect the measured connection resistance and create high resistance errors. If you
must use adapters with substantial wear, you will have to increase the Connection
Resistance setting to get cables to pass.
The tester can measure the actual connection resistance and give you a suggested value for the
Connection Resistance setting.
Calculating a Suggested Connection Resistance Setting

1. Attach a sample cable.
2. From the main menu, press Create New Test, Set Learn Settings, Set Lrn Res
Thrsholds, and Calculate Conn Res.
3. The tester measures the resistance of each wire and displays a suggested res value,
which is 20% greater than the highest measured resistance in the sample cable.
To help determine a better Connection Resistance setting, measure the variances of several
sample cables, connect each cable, and press Calc New Sample.
Note: Use Calculate Conn Res with caution. A bad sample cable may cause the suggested
value to be higher than it should be.
Low Voltage
Settings
48
(LV Insul Res)
Selections
Factory Default
0.1-100K,
500K, 1M, 5M
100K
LV Insulation Resistance only affects the low voltage test where the basic cable pattern and
gross insulation problems are identified. This setting determines how high the insulation
resistance must be between cable nets to pass the low voltage test. The tester displays
SHORT for an unintended resistance between nets that is less than the LV Insulation
Resistance setting.
SHORT
Zero
Resistance
PASSES LV
SHORT
PASSES LV
Infinite
Resistance
LV Insulation
Resistance
Setting
In addition, the LV Insulation Resistance setting determines at what resistance intended

connections are considered open, as opposed to having high resistance.
HIGH RESISTANCE
GOOD
Zero
Resistance
Connection
Resistance
Setting
LV Insulation
Resistance
Setting
OPEN
Infinite
Resistance
LV Insulation Resistance Guidelines

The factory default of 100K should work well for most cable testing applications. The higher
you raise the LV Insulation Resistance setting, the longer it takes for the tester to perform the
low voltage test.
Note: Resistances above the LV Insulation Resistance setting will be ignored during a learn.
Low Voltage
Settings
49
Component Resistance
Selections
Factory Default
(automatically set)
.1-5M
OFF
Component Resistance is automatically determined when the Learn Components setting is

turned ON and components are sensed in the cable. The tester sets component resistance to
20% less than the lowest resistor value found in the cable. The figure below shows the
Component Resistance setting in relation to the other settings that affect the low voltage test.
COMPONENTS
GOOD
Zero
Resistance
HIGH RESISTANCE
Connection
Resistance
Setting
Component
Resistance
Setting
OPEN
Infinite
Resistance
Changing Component Resistance

In some rare instances, you may need to change the component resistance by editing a loaded
test program. Change the component resistance if you have the following:
Components with resistance so low that you lose the measurement window between
Connection Resistance and Component Resistance settings. In this case, you potentially
have two options:
Option 1: You can raise the Connection Resistance and Component Resistance
settings to test components as connections.
Option 2: If cable connections have more than .1 of resistance, lower both the
Connection Resistance and Component Resistance settings below the cable connection
resistance. Wires and components will be measured as components.
Large capacitors (values greater than 10 microfarad). In this case, you may need to change
the Component Resistance setting below 1K so the capacitors will not be reported as
shorts.
Low Voltage
Settings
50
High Voltage
Settings
Hipot Test
Selections
Factory Default
OFF, STANDARD,
ADVANCED
STANDARD
Hipot Test determines whether the tester performs the hipot test and if so, what settings will be
used.
When Hipot Test is OFF, the tester does not perform a hipot test when the assembly is
tested.
When STANDARD is selected, the hipot settings are simplified. The same settings are
used for the Dielectric Withstand (DW) Test and the Insulation Resistance (IR) Test.
When ADVANCED is selected, more hipot settings are available. The added settings
allow increased and independent control over the Dielectric Withstand (DW) Test and
Insulation Resistance (IR) Test.
The chart below contrasts the settings for the Standard and Advanced Hipot Test.
Hipot Test Settings: Standard vs. Advanced

Setting
Standard Setting
Advanced Setting
Hipot Mode
VDC
Allows operator to select either AC or

DC for DWV test
Frequency
N/A
Allows operator to select the frequency

if a VAC is selected for DWV test
DWV Current
N/A
Allows operator to select value from

100uA to 1.5mA
DWV Voltage and HV

Insul Voltage (HV
Voltage)
Sets the same high

Allows operator to select separate high
voltage for both DWV and voltages for DWV and IR tests
IR tests
Insulation Resistance
Time
Allows operator to select

from .01, .1, 1, 2, 5, 10,
30, 60, and 120 s
Allows operator to select period

between 2 ms and 60 s
Soak Until Good and

Soak For
Only Max Soak period

may be used
Allows either a defined Soak For

period or Max Soak period
High Voltage
Settings
51
High Voltage
Selections
1000V Unit:
50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V,
630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V
Factory
Default
50 V
1500V Unit:
50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V, 500V,
630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V, 1100V,
1200V, 1300V. 1400V, 1500V
High Voltage determines the voltage applied to a cable during the hipot test. A higher High
Voltage setting tests higher levels of insulation resistance between nets; however, there are
limits to the amount of high voltage you should use on a cable assembly.
High Voltage Guidelines

The High Voltage setting may be dictated by a customer or engineering specification. If you do
not have a specification, below are some general guidelines:
The spacing between the pins in a connector, as well as the separation of the
conductors in a cable, limits the amount of voltage that can be applied to a cable.
Use the manufacturers specifications for the wire and connectors used in a cable.
The High Voltage setting affects the available selections for the Insulation Resistance
Settings. For more information, see the Available HV Insulation Resistance Settings
table on the next page.
Highly capacitive cables may limit the amount of high voltage that can be applied to the
cable. See the 1100H+ Spec Sheet on the Cirris website for these capacitance limits.
High Voltage
Settings
52
Selections
Factory
Default
(Available selections limited by

High Voltage Setting)
10M
(HV Insul Res)
5M,10M, 20M, 50M,

100M, 200M, 500M, 1G
How well are the nets in a cable isolated? HV Insulation Resistance determines the minimum
resistance allowed between nets. Nets with insulation resistance less than the Insulation
Resistance setting are considered to have leakage and fail the hipot test. Nets with insulation
resistance higher than the Insulation Resistance setting pass the hipot test.
SHORT
GOOD CABLE
LEAKAGE
Zero
Resistance
Infinite
Resistance
HV Insulation
Resistance
Setting
The HV Insulation Resistance settings are limited by the high voltage settings. The table
below shows the available Insulation Resistance settings at each of the high voltage settings.
High
Voltage
50 V
100 V
200 V
300 V
400 V
500 V
630 V
800 V
1000 V
Available HV Insulation Resistance Settings (1000 Volt Unit)

5.00M 10.0 M 20.0 M 50.0 M
100.0 M
200.0 M
500.0 M
1.00 G
Available HV Insulation Resistance Settings (1500 Volt Unit)

1100V
1200V
1300V
1400V
1500V
High Voltage
Settings
53
HV Insulation Resistance Guidelines

Specifications may dictate the Insulation Resistance setting, which may be based on
some of the following factors:
Allowed Contamination
Cables in high voltage and sensitive electronic equipment must have a stringent test
because of their ultimate use. Other cables may be tested at lower levels to allow for
contamination, such as fingerprints and mold release.
Cable Length
Long cables may need a lower Insulation Resistance setting to accommodate the
cumulative effect of small current leakages along their length.
Humidity
A humid environment can aggravate the effects of contamination between cable
contacts and affect cable insulation. For more information, see
Max Soak on page 56.
Duration
Selections
Factory
Default
VDC
.01, .1, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,
60, 120 seconds
.01 seconds
VAC
1, 10, 60, 300, 3600, or
7200 cycles
1 cycle
Duration determines the amount of time the high voltage is applied to each net during the
Dielectric Withstand Test, which occurs during the hipot test. If using an AC test voltage for the
Dielectric Withstand Test, the duration (typically referred to as dwell) is set in cycles rather
than seconds. If you do not have a Duration Specification, use the following guidelines:
Changing Duration Guidelines
The default setting for this parameter of 0.010 seconds (10 milliseconds) should be
adequate to test most cables. A longer Duration will increase the total hipot test time.
A shorter Duration without any Soak Time is more likely to fail due to humidity related
problems since absorbed moisture may not have time to be dried out of the cable
before the Insulation Resistance Test.
A longer Duration provides a more stringent test for predicting dielectric failures
(exhibited as sudden arcs); however, equivalent dielectric errors can be found by
compensating a shorter Duration with a higher High Voltage setting.
A longer Duration may be better for predicting some types of insulation failures and may
increase the chance for detecting a breakdown condition.
High Voltage
Settings
54
Hipot To
Selections
Factory Default
ALL PINS, or CONN ONLY
ALL PINS
(Limited to ALL PINS if High

Capacitance Shield is YES)
Hipot To determines which test points the tester applies high voltage to.
When Hipot To is set to ALL PINS, the tester applies high voltage to all adapter test
points, regardless of whether they have connections to other points in the test.
When Hipot To is set to CONN ONLY, the tester applies high voltage only to adapter
test points that have connections to other test points in the test.
If unused connector pins have loaded contacts (metal in the holes); you should use the ALL
PINS selection. This ensures the tester will catch high voltage shorts between unconnected
contacts. If not, using CONN ONLY can save test time.
Setting High Capacitance Shield to YES forces the Hipot To setting to ALL PINS and cannot
be changed. This ensures the tester catches a condition where leakage occurs from a high
capacitance shield to an unused pin.
High Capacitance Shield

(High Cap Shield)
Selections
Factory Default
YES, NO
NO
High Capacitance Shield allows a cable to pass with one net too capacitive to pass a hipot
test. This setting is often used when a shielded cable is hipot tested. Cable shields usually
have substantially higher capacitance, because the shield surrounds, and has capacitance to,
all wires in a cable. To avoid an unsafe shock hazard during a hipot test, the tester will not
continue to charge a highly capacitive net.
If High Capacitance Shield is set to NO, the tester reports an Overcurrent Error when
it stops charging a highly capacitive net.
If High Capacitance Shield is set to YES, the tester ignores a single Overcurrent
Error generated by a cable shield (as long as all other wires pass).
High Capacitance Shield Guidelines
A single-net hipot failure can be an indication of a net with high capacitance. Normally,
hipot failures show up with at least two failed nets.
By turning on the High Capacitance Shield setting, you can successfully test a cable
with a highly capacitive shield.
High Voltage
Settings
55
Max Soak
Selections
Factory Default
0, .01, .1, 1, 10, 30,

60, 120 seconds
0 seconds
SOAK Overview
In some cables, the current flow stabilizes quickly when high voltage is applied. In other cables
the current flow may take longer to stabilize due to humidity, dielectric absorption, temperature,
residual charges, or other factors. To compensate for cables that take longer to become
steady, Cirris testers have the SOAK capability. SOAK applies voltage to the cable for a
period of time to "dry out" or stabilize the current flow so the tester can perform an accurate
Insulation Resistance test. SOAK allows you to meet the required procedure of Mil-Std-202F
method 302 paragraph 1.3 which states: ...When electrification time is a factor, the insulation
resistance measurements shall be made immediately after a 2-minute period of uninterrupted
test voltage application, unless otherwise specified. However, if the instrument reading
indicates that an insulation resistance meets the specified limit, and is steady or increasing, the
test may be terminated before the end of the specified period. If you want to apply a forced
voltage for a specific period of time before the I.R. test is done, change the Advanced Hipot
settings and uncheck the box marked Soak Until Good. You can then set a Soak For time
that applies voltage for the entire time specified before performing the I.R. test (see the next
page for more information).
Max Soak allows the tester to monitor the insulation resistance for a selected period of time.
If the I.R. becomes "good" (i.e. actual I.R. reading becomes greater than the Insulation
Resistance setting), the I.R. test is deemed "good" for that net; the test immediately stops for
that net and moves onto the next net.
Note: When a Max Soak time is set, the tester continues to monitor the Dielectric Withstand
Current. If the Dielectric Withstand Current is exceeded, the tester emits a "Dielectric Failure".
Max Soak Guidelines
Max Soak diagnoses certain failures. If your cables are failing with a voltage leakage
error, you might increase Max Soak. If the problems disappear, the cable likely has a
dielectric or moisture absorption problem.
If a cable must exhibit rigorous high voltage resistance in humid environments, turn Max
Soak off.
Use a longer Max Soak setting for measuring best-case insulation resistances, or for
testing the physical properties of insulation independent of environmental degradation.
Use a shorter Max Soak setting for detecting corona (small current spikes that occur as
moisture dissipates from the cable) and other humidity-related problems in a cable.
High Voltage
Settings
56
Soak Until Good
Selections
For a description of the SOAK capability, see

Max Soak on page 56.
OFF, ON
In the Advanced Hipot settings, you can turn Soak Until Good ON or OFF.
When Soak Until Good is ON, the tester displays Max Soak settings and applies
voltage to each net in the cable until it either, a: passes the I.R. test, or b: completes the
Max Soak time (the same behavior occurs when using the Standard Hipot setting).
When Soak Until Good is OFF, the tester displays the Soak For setting, see the next
section for details.
Note: Unless specifications require otherwise, turning this setting ON can save test time.
Soak for
Available only when Hipot Test: Advanced is selected.
Selections
002, .017, .02, 1, 10, 30,
60, 120 Seconds
Soak For applies voltage to each net in the cable for the specified time BEFORE performing
the I.R. test.
Note: Soak For will generally result in a slower hipot test as each net will be "soaked" for the
entire Soak For period.
Hipot Mode
Available only when Hipot Test: Advanced is selected.
Selections
(May be changed to AC only
when the tester is equipped
with the AC option)
AC, DC
Hipot Mode allows you to select whether the tester will apply AC or DC in the Dielectric
Withstand Test. If you select AC, the Frequency setting is displayed, and the Duration
setting is set in cycles rather than time.
Hipot Mode Guidelines

Whenever possible, use DC for safety and test reliability. In many cases, you may be allowed
to substitute an equivalent VDC for a VAC specification as explained on the next page.
High Voltage
Settings
57
Substituting VDC for a VAC Specification

Testing with VDC is generally considered safer for the tested assembly. MIL STD 202F (April
1980) on testing electronic components states:
When either alternating current or direct current test voltages are used, care should
be taken to be certain that the test voltage is free of recurring transients or high
peaks. Direct potentials are considered less damaging than alternating potentials,
which are equivalent in detecting flaws in design or construction. However, the
latter are usually specified because high alternating potentials are more readily
obtainable.
Additionally, using VDC hipot may provide more reliable hipot test results. The General Military
Specification for wiring harness, space vehicle, design, and testing (DOD-W-83575A USAF,
December 1977) states, regarding the high potential withstand test:
This test shall be performed using either a 60 Hz ac test potential or a dc potential.
Because the wiring capacitance results in higher ac currents that may give
erroneous indication of breakdown, only the dc test is recommended for cables
longer than 3 meters.
If a VDC is to be used in place of a VAC, the equivalent VDC should be at least 1.4 times the
VAC (RMS) specification. As stated in DOD-W-83575A USAF, December 1977:
When a DC potential is used, the test shall be performed in the same manner as
described for the ac test except that the dc potential used shall not be less than 1.4
times the appropriate ac test potential.
To arrive at a DC duration setting relating to the AC dwell specification, divide the AC
dwell specification (number of cycles) by the AC frequency specification in hertz (cycles
per second). This will give you an equivalent DC duration setting in seconds.
High Voltage
Settings
58
Frequency
Available only when Hipot Mode: AC is selected.
Selections
25, 30, 50, 60 Hz.
Frequency defines the frequency of AC waveform cycle when AC is selected for the Hipot
Mode setting. This setting is often dictated by a customer or engineering specification.
DWV Voltage
Available only when Hipot Test: Advanced
is selected.
DC Selections
1000V Unit:
50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V,
500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V
1500V Unit: 50V, 100V, 200V,
300V, 400V, 500V, 630V, 800V,
900V, 1000V, 1100V, 1200V,
1300V, 1400V, 1500V
DWV Voltage determines the voltage that is applied to each net in the Dielectric Withstand
Test where gross hipot failures, such as arcs and breakdown conditions, are detected. This
setting is often dictated by a customer or engineering specification. If you do not have a
specification, the
High Voltage guidelines for the settings (page 52) are applicable to this setting.
DWV Max Current

is selected.
Selections
100uA (.1mA), 200uA (0.2mA),
500uA (0.5mA), 1mA, and
1.5mA
DWV Max Current determines the maximum current that is allowed to flow out of each net
during the Dielectric Withstand Test. If current flow exceeds this setting, the tester will fail the
tested assembly and display a dielectric error, indicating an arc or insulation breakdown.
DWV Max Current Guidelines

The DWV Current setting is often dictated by a customer or engineering specification. If you
dont have a specification, here are some general guidelines:
Use a lower setting to provide a more stringent test, but too low of a setting may cause
false failures.
Cables with higher internal capacitance may necessitate using a higher setting,
especially if you are testing with a VAC where current surges occur throughout the test
period proportionally to the capacitance in the tested device.
High Voltage
Settings
59
HV Insulation Voltage
(HV Insul Voltage)
is selected.
Selections
(Available selections limited by
High Voltage Setting)
1000V Unit:
50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V,
500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V
1500V Unit:
50V, 100V, 200V, 300V, 400V,
500V, 630V, 800V, 900V, 1000V,
1100V, 1200V, 1300V, 1400V,
1500V
HV Insulation Voltage determines the voltage that is applied to each net during the Insulation
Resistance Test.
Note: The tester does not permit you to set this voltage higher than the equivalent DWV
Voltage. This setting specifies a VDC. If you do not have a specification for this setting, the
High Voltage guidelines (page 52) are applicable.
Insulation Resistance Time

(Insul Res Time)
is selected.
Selections
.002, .017, .02, 1, 10, 30, 60
Seconds
Insulation Resistance Time specifies the time period that the insulation resistance
measurement must remain below the insulation resistance setting during the Insulation
Resistance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the default setting of .002 second (2ms) is
typically sufficient.
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Component
Settings
& Test
Component
Setting & Test
Learn Components
Selections
Factory Defaults
On or Off for:
Resistors, Diodes, Capacitors
Twisted Pair, 4W Kelvin
Off for all

Component
types
Learn Components is found in Learn Settings. Learn Components determines whether the
tester looks for the existence of components when learning a cable. From the main menu,
you can access the Learn Components menu by selecting Set Up Test Program, Create
New Test, Set Learn Settings, and Set Components. If you learn a cable with components,
the Parameter Signature (the last five digits of the Cable Signature) is displayed as MULTI.
Learning an Assembly with Components
After learning a cable assembly, the technician should verify the test program (page 20).
When verifying the test program of a cable assembly with components, you must assure that
each component in the learned cable assembly is identified with the appropriate component
or link command. The following topics in this section can help you understand how to do this.
Components Learned and Tested

The 1100H+ can learn and test resistors, capacitors, diodes, twisted-pairs, and 4-wire Kelvin.
Though twisted-pairs and 4-wire Kelvin are not technically components; the tester interface
uses the term component to describe certain electrical characteristics between points.
Some components may not be learned, but can be effectively tested if the test program is
edited. The chart below compares learn and test capability for the tester.
Learn
Test
Resistors: 0.1 to 100K; (>100K to 5M

learn as links).
Resistors: 0.1 to 1M
Capacitors: 400 nF to 100 F
Capacitors: 5nF to 100F 10%

20pF (relative measurements to 10pF)
Common silicon diodes

Zener diodes: Learn as a standard diode as
long as zener voltage > 4V
Common silicon diodes

Zener diodes: Test as standard diode
as long as zener voltage > 4V
LEDs
Note: The tester does not learn or test germanium diodes, Shottky diodes, and diodes in
series with some resistors. The tester recognizes these components as opens and shorts.
Twisted-pairs: Minimum length 1 to 6 feet
depending on electrical characteristics of
twisted-pair. Minimum of 3 wires in cable.
Same as Learn
4-Wire Kelvin: 0.001 to 10.0 2%

0.001
Same as Learn
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Links
In some cases, the tester may sense the electrical characteristics of a component, but
cannot determine if the component is a resistor, diode, or capacitor. When this occurs, the
tester creates a link in the test program to ensure that no high voltage is applied across the
component during the hipot test. Essentially, the tester applies high voltage simultaneously
to linked test points; thereby, ensuring voltage is not dropped across the link and that the link
is effectively isolated from other cable connections. During the Low Voltage test, the tester
assures the linked points have a higher resistance than the Component Resistance setting.
Links may be created either automatically by the tester or by the technician setting up the
test.
Links created automatically by the tester

When verifying a learned test program, a technician may recognize the tester created links in
the test programs net list. In some cases, the tester may have assigned a component a link,
because it was outside the tester learn range. However, in some instances, the component
can still be effectively tested if the technician uses CTLWIN to edit the links assigned by the
tester. For example, in order to speed the learn process for the majority of cables, the tester
does not learn component resistances higher than 100KHowever, the tester does assign
links to resistors with values above 100K and below the Low Voltage Insulation Resistance
setting, which can be set up to 5M. If the tester creates a link for a resistance in the
100Kto 1M range, the technician can use CTLWIN to replace the link with a resistor
command; thereby, allowing the tester to test the resistance value.
Links created by the technician

In some instances, the technician setting up the test program may need to use CTLWIN to
create links in the test program. By linking two or more test points, the tester will treat the
linked points as one net during the hipot test.
Capacitance from
shield to each wire
For example, a cable might have three shields.

During high voltage testing, each shield could have
substantial capacitance between itself and all the
wires it encompasses. To avoid an unsafe shock
hazard during a hipot test, the tester will not continue
to charge a highly capacitive net. Turning ON the
setting HIGH CAP SHEILD will ignore the hipot
failure on one of the shields; however, the other two
shields would continue to fail the high voltage test.
To avoid this problem, use CTLWIN to create two
links so the tester treats the shields as one net.
During the high voltage test, high voltage will be
applied simultaneously to all three shields ensuring
their isolation from other cable connections. During
the low voltage test, the tester checks that the
resistance between the linked shields is higher than
the Component Resistance setting.
Link
Connections
to Shield 1
Connections
to Shield 2
Link
Connections
to Shield 3
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4-Wire Kelvin
The 1100H+ tester can perform 4-Wire Kelvin resistance measurements. This capability
allows you to null out fixturing resistance and measure very low resistances (down to .001 ).
The standard 2-wire resistance measurement requires a single test point for every connection
on the device-under-test. The 4-wire measurement requires two correctly paired test points
for every connection. One test point supplies current (typically referred to as force), while
the other senses voltage (typically referred to as sense).
You may connect force to sense on the contact mechanism to the device-under-test and see
a very small interface resistance. However, if you bring force and sense together directly on
the contact of the device-under-test, you will eliminate all sources of interface resistance. This
extra effort may not be feasible. For more information, see Four Wire Kelvin Testing at
http://www.cirris.com/testing/resistance/fourwire.html.
Note: 2-wire and 4-wire testing can be put into any combination on the 1100H+ tester.
Building 4-Wire Fixturing

For the purpose of 4-wire testing, the 1100H+
test points are considered either Type 1 (T1)
or Type 2 (T2) points. Each 4-wire pair from
the tester must have one of each point. The
tester uses T1 points as either force or sense;
it uses T2 points as the compliment. While
you can use any standard adapter to run 4wire fixturing from the tester, Cirris suggests
using one of the Cirris AHED series adapters.
The AHED adapters map T1 and T2 points in
a uniform alternating pattern as shown on the
next page. The probe can also be used to
identify T1 and T2 points as described further
in this section.
The 1100H+ tester must learn a 4-wire fixture. When the fixture is learned, the first-scanned
point of each 4-wire pair becomes the visible point in the Net List. Both test points are listed
below the Net List in the 4W-Wire Kelvin Pairs.
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4-wire fixturing can be constructed in an alternating or separate method. The Alternating

method (shown below) is easy to use. With ribbon cable, you solder adjacent wires to join 4Wire Pairs. While easy, the connector adapter pin numbers wont match the pin numbers of
the device-under-test since only the visible point shows in the net list; however, custom test
point labels can be used to remedy the pin out numbering.
Alternating
Method
The other way to construct 4-wire fixturing is to use the separate method (shown below).
Although more difficult to construct, the separate method will create a Net List, which will
document correctly without using custom test point Labels. A 2-wire Net List can be
preserved when converting to 4-wire.
Note: Because the first scanned point of a 4-wire pair becomes the visible point; make sure
hidden point adapter(s) are in a higher-counting J position than Net List adapter(s).
Separate
Method
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The Location of Kelvin Points in Fixturing

The location where the 4-wire pair physically
joins the test point connection of the deviceunder-test is called a Kelvin point.
Each 4-wire measurement requires two Kelvin points; one at each end of the tested device.
The Kelvin points should be placed as close to the device-under-test as possible. This is
because the 4-wire test measures from Kelvin point to Kelvin point, so any contact and lead
resistance between the Kelvin points is added to the resistance measurement of the deviceunder-test. The diagram below shows how the location of the Kelvin points will affect the
resistance measurement of the device-under-test.
DUT #1:
The measurement is only
of the device-under-test.
This is ideal, but in real
situations; it may be
nearly impossible.
DUT #2:
The measurement includes part
of the fixture. Warning! If a lot
of the fixture is between a Kelvin
point and the device-under-test,
the 4-Wire Test will be
considerably compromised.
DUT #3:
The measurement tests only
part of the device-under-test.
For example, by using probe
pins, you can eliminate the
resistance of a connector
from the measurement.
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Turning 4-Wire Testing on in the Tester

Before learning a 4-wire fixture and tested assembly, you must turn on the 4-wire capability in
the Set Lrn Components menu.
1. From the main menu, press Set Up
Test Program.
3. Press Set Learn Settings.
4. Press Set Components.
5. Scroll down, and press 4W Kelvin.
Probing for Test Points Type
With 4-Wire testing turned on, you can probe
a test point to determine whether it is a type 1
or a type 2 test point. When you probe a point,
the probe type displays as shown.
3. Press LEARN.
4. Scroll down, and press
Probe 4W Point Type.
4W POINT TYPE
J1A007 = Type 2
Learning a 4-Wire Test Setup

Now you can learn a 4-wire test. First learn the fixture, and then learn the tested device.
3. Press Learn.
4. Make sure only the 4-wire fixture is
connected; press Continue to learn the
fixture.
Note: Be sure to turn off the 4W Kelvin setting after learning a 4-wire test. This will prevent
problems when learning a 2-wire resistance setup.
Connect the assembly to be tested, and press
Continue to learn the wiring pattern of the
sample tested assembly.
The tester should make a sound indicating
that the assembly has been learned.
The screen will display CABLE LEARNED.
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Cable Error
Cable Error Messages
Messages
When an error is found in a tested cable, the screen displays a cable error message. The four
cable error message types are: Low Voltage, Component, High Voltage, and Intermittent.
When a tested cable has an error:
The tester displays
the type of test error
on the screen.
The red LED

turns on.
FAILED: LOW VOLTAGE

Remove=> New Test
View Errors
Print Errors
Error tones
sound based
on the type
of error.
To see the detailed cable error message:

Press View Errors and scroll down
to see the whole page,
or
Press Print Errors if a printer is connected.
The detailed error message shows the Error

Signature and the specific error or errors
found (in this case, a short to Net 1).
FAILED: LOW VOLTAGE

Remove=> New Test
View Errors
Print Errors
ERROR:BBF085-2X8NH
NET 1: SHORT
J1-001 J3-001 TO
J1-002 J3-002
Error Tones
When the tester finds a cable error, it makes error tones based on the type of error:
Opens = single beeps
Shorts = double beeps
Miswires = triple beeps
High voltage errors = triple beeps
Error tones give the operator instant feedback if there is a problem. For instructions on
changing speaker volume, see Changing the Speaker Volume on page 12 and Changing
Volume and Display Controls on page 88.
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Messages
Low Voltage Errors

Low voltage errors identify errors in the cable wire pattern.
Shorts
The tester displays SHORT if it senses an interconnection that should not exist in the cable.
There are two kinds of short errors:
1.
Shorts that occur between nets that exist in the net list.
For example, this kind of short
would be detailed like this.
NET 1
J1
J3
NET 2
If the User Preference Fault Location

were turned on, the short above would
be displayed like this.
ERROR: BBF085-2X8NH
NET 1: SHORT
J1-001 J3-001 TO
J1-002 J3-002
ERROR: BBF085-2X8NH
NET 1: SHORT
*J1-001 J3 -001 TO
An asterisk is added to the pin closest to

the short. The tester does this using
resistance measurements.
2. Shorts that occur between points not used in the net list.
For example, this kind of short
would be detailed like this.
NET 1
J1
3
4
NET 2
ERROR: B73AE5-2X8NH
NET NC: SHORT
J1-003 TO J1 -004
3
4
A NET NC SHORT indicates a short
exists between two No Connect pins, or
between a net and a No Connect pin.
Shorts are caused by:
Defects in the cable such as frayed wire strains, bridging solder joints, or conductive
contaminates between exposed connections.
The LV Insulation Resistance setting being set above the actual resistance of the
insulation between nets; therefore, nets leaking into each other appear as shorts.
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Messages
Opens
The tester displays OPEN if it does not sense an interconnection that should exist in the cable.
For example, if this is correct
and this was the error,
NET 1
J1
NET 1
1
the error would display like this.
J3
J1
1
2
NET 2
If the User Preference Fault Location

were turned on, the open above would
be displayed like this.
J3
2 pr
ob
e
ERROR: 1C4873-2X8NH
NET 2: OPEN
J1-002 TO J3 -002
ERROR: 1C4873-2X8NH
NET 2: OPEN
* J1-002 TO J3-002
An asterisk is added to the pin

closest to the open. The tester
can do this by sensing the lower
capacitance of the unconnected pin.
Opens are caused by:
Defects in the cable, such as missing or cut wires, defective or un-inserted connector
contacts, or cold solder joints.
Additionally, the tester could display an open error when:
The LV Insulation Resistance setting is lower than the actual resistance of a wire
connection.
The Component Resistance setting is lower than an electronic component in the

cable.
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Messages
Miswires
The tester displays MISWIRE if it senses that a contact, which should have a valid connection,
is connected to an incorrect contact.
For example, if this is correct
and these were the errors,
NET 1
J1
J3
J1
1
2
NET 2
J3
2 pr
ob
e
the error message would look like this.

ERROR:E8C464-2X8NH
NET 1: OPEN
J1-001 TO J3-001
MISWIRE J3-002
ERROR:E8C464-2X8NH
NET 2: OPEN
J1-002 TO J3-002
MISWIRE J3-001
As shown in this example, the miswire error is indicated as a contact OPEN to where it should
go, and MISWIRE to where it does go.
Miswires are caused by:
Wiring errors in the cable.
High Resistance
The tester displays a High Resistance error when a cable interconnection has too much
resistance.
High Resistance errors are caused by:
Defects in the cable, such as partially inserted or dirty connector contacts and poorly
crimped wires.
High resistance in the adapter or tester connector contacts. In this case, the tester
connectors that interface with the adapters may be worn or damaged and need to be
replaced.
A Connection Resistance setting too low for the tested assembly. In this case, the
resistance of a wire or contact is greater than the Connection Resistance setting, but
less than the LV Insulation Resistance setting.
A component, such as a resistor, exists in the cable which has not been learned in the
test program.
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Messages
Intermittent Errors
The 1100H+ looks for intermittent errors in a cable during the Intermittent Test. Intermittent
errors include the same short and open errors found in the low voltage test, as described in the
previous section.
Whats the difference between Intermittent Errors and Low Voltage Errors?
To be an Intermittent Error, the tester must sense that the cable wire pattern:
1. Was good,
2. Then changed to bad,
3. Then changed back to good.
Intermittent Errors are caused by:
Cable defects that show up only when the cable is moved or wiggled during the test.
The same as those described in the previous section for opens and shorts.
High Voltage (Hipot) Errors

Failed hipot errors occur during the high voltage test.
Like other error messages, press View
& Print Errors, to see the detailed
error message.
For example, this message for a hipot
failure describes:
1. The type of hipot failure
AND
2. Which net or test point failed.
ERROR:E1D464-KJ8NH
High Volt. Leakage
NET 1: J1-002
J3-007
Note: The High Voltage error message does not show what the error was to, only that it
happened from the displayed net.
For example, the error message shows First Detail Error Screen
two hipot errors; therefore, we assume
these two points were arcing to each
ERROR:E1D464-KJ8NH
Dielectric Failure
other (NET NC means the error
NET NC: J3-003
occurred on an unconnected point in
Dielectric Failure
the connector).
If more than two hipot errors occur,
you cannot assume which points were
leaking or arcing to each other.
Second Detail Error Screen
ERROR:E1D464-KJ8NH
NET NC: J3-005
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Messages
Overcurrent Errors
An overcurrent error indicates that the tester could not supply enough current to raise a net (or
point) to the selected hipot test voltage.
Overcurrent Errors are caused by:
A high resistance short.
A net with too much capacitance to be raised up to full hipot voltage. In this case, you
may need to adjust the High Voltage setting, or turn the High Cap Shield Allowed
setting to Yes.
The LV Insulation Resistance setting is set so low the tester could not sense a near
short.
Youve re-run the hipot test on a cable that produced a dielectric failure. Occasionally,
the high voltage arc that caused the dielectric failure creates a conductive carbon trail,
which causes the cable to fail subsequent tests.
Dielectric Failure
This error occurs when high voltage is applied to a cable connection, and the tester detects a
current spike caused by the discharge of a high voltage arc.
Dielectric Failures are caused by:
Exposed cable connections, too close to each other, which may be related to damaged
insulation, or terminal spacing problems.
Contaminants, or condensed moisture, on a surface between exposed cable

connections, which create an electrically conductive path that breaks down in high
voltage. Surface contamination typically produces a High Volt. Leakage error.
The Hipot Voltage setting being too high for the tested cable or adapters used for the
test.
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Messages
High Volt. Leakage

This error occurs when high voltage is applied to a cable connection, and the tester detects
current flow from the connection. This indicates the resistance of cable insulation is less
than the Insulation Resistance setting.
High Volt. Leakage Errors are caused by:
Contamination on cable connectors or wires, which form an electrically conductive path

allowing some current to flow.
Wire insulation, or connector housings, loses some insulating value by absorbing

moisture from the environment.
The insulating- material-under- test has been incorrectly specified.
Dielectric Failure On Unknown Point

This error occurs when the tester finds a dielectric failure (a high voltage arc) when hipotting a
cable with the High Speed Hipot setting turned ON. To locate the error, the tester
automatically changes out of the High Speed Hipot algorithm, but cannot locate the error.
This error is rare. If it occurs repeatedly, turning the High Speed Hipot setting OFF will allow
you to catch arcs that occur only once.
?
User Aborted Hipot
Indicates that the operator pressed ABORT before the hipot cable test finished.
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Messages
Component Errors
The tester displays a component error if it senses a problem with an electrical component
programmed into the cable test. The tester detects component errors during the Low Voltage
cable test.
Bad Resistor and Bad Capacitor

The tester displays these messages when it senses a component with a measured value
outside the tolerance for the component programmed in the cable test.
Possible causes:
The wrong value component is installed in the cable.
The correct component is installed, but is out of tolerance.
The connection to the component has high resistance and therefore, has affected the
testers ability to correctly measure the component value.
Missing Resistor, Missing Capacitor, and Missing Diode

The tester displays these messages when it does not sense a component where it should be in
the cable.
Possible causes:
A connection to the component is open.
The component has not been installed, is missing, or has a value greater than what the
tester can measure.
Bad Diode
The tester displays this message when it senses a defective diode condition.
Possible causes:
The diodes forward or reverse bias voltage drop is out of tolerance.
The installed diode is outside the measurement capability of the tester.
Reversed Diode
The tester displays this message when it senses a diodes orientation is reversed.
Possible cause:
The diode is reversed in the cable.
NOT twisted
Two wires are not twisted that should be.
No twisted-pairs
The tester did not detect twisted-pairs in the tested cable.
Wires are paired incorrectly
A wire is twisted with the wrong wire.
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Messages
Digital I/O
Digital I/O
Digital I/O on the 1100H+
Digital I/O allows you to set up the 1100H+ to control external devices with tester functions.
You can also use an input on the tester to start a test. For example, the tester could be built
into a cabinet that does not allow the operator to access the display. By using External
Switch input, you can allow the operator to start a test with a switch on the outside of the
cabinet. Additionally, if the cable doesnt pass the test, you can use two of the testers outputs
to activate a buzzer and a red light.
The digital I/O port is located on the back of
the tester. The location and pin out of the
connector are as shown.
01
11
91
21
31
41
5
The table below shows each of the signals

on the digital I/O port.
Pin
1 2 34 5 6 7 8
Explanation
Input External Switch
Input Hipot Safety Switch
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Power + 5 VDC, 100 mA max.
10
Output
11
Output
12
Power + 10 VDC, 100 mA max.
13
Not used
14
Ground
15
Ground
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Inputs
The 1100H+ tester has four inputs. VDC logic is typically used to control an input; however,
any VDC up to a nominal 24 volts may be used. Inputs used for the testers External Switch
and Hipot Safety Switch capability are described below. If needed, other inputs can be
assigned by using the Scripting option.
External Switch
The 1100H+ has the ability to start a test based on input from an external switch, such as a
foot pedal or sensor in automated test equipment. To use the External Switch input, you must
set the User Preference External Switch to YES. For more information, see External Switch
on page 41.
The External Switch input is on pin 1 of the digital I/O connector. If a DC +5 volt (logic high) is
applied to pin 1, the tester behaves as if START TEST were pressed. You can use the DC +5
volts power source on the digital I/O connector to supply the DC +5 voltages through the switch
circuit as shown below. Do not apply an AC voltage to the input.
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The 1100H+ allows you to start the hipot test by closing an external hipot safety switch. The
safety switch might be dual palm switches wired in series, a foot pedal, or a sensor in
automated test equipment. To use Hipot Safety Switch input you need to first, set the User
Preference Safety Switch to ON. For more information, see Safety Switch on page 44.
The Hipot Safety Switch input is on pin 2 of the digital I/O connector. If a VDC +5 (logic high)
is applied to pin 2, the tester allows the hipot test to proceed. You can use the VDC +5 power
source on the digital I/O connector to supply the VDC +5 through the switch circuit. Do not
apply a VAC to the input. The schematic above shows how a safety switch could be wired and
for the safety switch use pin 2 instead of pin 1.
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Outputs
The testers outputs are sink outputs. When activated they will connect (or sink) a voltage to
ground, in effect turning ON the output circuit. The outputs are capable of sinking up to a
nominal 24 volts and 500 milliamps. To limit the output current, always ensure adequate
resistance between power supply and the output. When switching a voltage between 12 and
24 volts, the output will allow a slight current flow (about 1mA at 24 volts) when the output is
OFF.
Current cannot flow when the normal state of each output is off. Using the Digital Outputs
settings in the User Preferences tester interface, you can set up test events to turn an output
ON or OFF. One test event sinks the output to ground, thereby allowing current flow through
the output circuit. A second event resets the output line to its original OFF state. If you select
the same event to set and reset the output, the tester will sink the output for a 10 millisecond
pulse. For step-by-step instructions on setting up Digital Outputs, see Setting up the Events
Outputs on page 80.
Each of the test events that change output status are listed below.
Test Event Name
Description
Bad Light Off
The front panel Bad light is off.
Bad Light On
The front panel Bad light is on.
Cable Attached
The tester sensed a connection between 2 or more test points.
Cable Counted Bad
The tester counted a cable bad in the test summary.
Cable Counted Good
The tester counted a cable good in the test summary.
Cable Removed
The tester sensed the cable is removed.
Count Intermittent
The tester counted a cable intermittent in the test summary.
Failed Self Test
The tester failed self-test when turned on.
Good Light On
The front panel Good light is on.
Good Light Off
The front panel Good light is off.
HV Delay Started
The tester started the delay before the HV test.
HV Test Delay Done
The tester completed the delay before the HV test.
HV Test Done (P/F)
The tester completed the high voltage test with either pass or fail.
HV Test Failed
The high-voltage test failed.
HV Test Passed
The high-voltage test passed.
HV Test Started
The tester started the high-voltage test.
HV Test Aborted
The tester aborted during the hipot test.
Is Intermittent
The tester detected an intermittent error in the DUT.
Learn Completed
The tester completed the cable learn process.
Learn Started
The tester began the cable learn process.
LV Test Done (P/F)
The tester completed the low-voltage test with either pass or fail.
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LV Test Failed
The low-voltage test failed.
LV Test Passed
The low-voltage test passed.
LV Test Started
The tester started the low-voltage test.
Ready to Test
The tester is ready to test; the cable may or may not be attached.
Will Count Good
If the cable were removed, it would count as Good.
Will Count Bad
If the cable were removed, it would count as Bad.
Output Examples
Controlling an LED
Lets say you want to light an LED to warn the operator during the hipot test. In the User
Preference Set Digital Output, you can choose to configure one of the outputs. In this case,
choose output pin 10. For this output pin, select HV Test Started to set, and HV Test Done
(P/F) to reset the output.
In this example, the LED requires only 20 mA, so we can use the +5 DC volt supply on the
digital I/O port to power our circuit. Use a resistor in series with the LED to limit the current
going through it.
Resistor
LED
Pin 10
Output
Pin 9
DC +5 Volts
How do you choose the resistor? The LED in this instance has a forward bias voltage drop of
two volts; therefore, three volts must drop across the current limiting resistor. Knowing voltage
drop and current through the circuit, Ohms Law can be used to determine the resistor value.
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3
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When the hipot test starts, the tester will pull the output to ground allowing current to flow in the
circuit, and the LED will turn on. When the hipot test completes, current through the output will
stop, and the LED will turn off.
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Turning on a Light Bulb

Lets say instead of an LED, you want to turn on a light bulb powered from a 120 VAC wall
outlet; a relay can be used to control the light bulb. In this example, we select a relay that has
a coil voltage of 12 volts and draws less than 100 milliamps so we can use the +12 volt DC
power supply on the tester. The relay circuit is as shown.
Relay
Diode
Pin 12 +12 VDC
Pin 6 Output
A diode, such as a 1N4002, is added across the relay to protect the digital I/O port from the
reverse current created from the coil when the output turns off.
Activating an Air Valve
Lets say you want to control an air valve for equipment that will automatically stamp tested
good on each assembly that passes a test. In the User Preference Set Digital Output, you
can select Cable Counted Good to both set and reset the output. Remember, if the same
event is selected for set and reset, the tester will sink the output for a 10-millisecond pulse. In
this case, a pulse is all we need to make our stamp mechanism function.
In this example, the solenoid for the air piston requires DC 24 volts and 300 milliamps (the coil
resistance is 80 ohms).
Note: The digital I/O port can only supply 100 milliamps at either DC 5 or 10 volts; however,
the output can sink up to 24 DC volts. In this case, you can use an external power supply for
the valve circuit as shown below.
+24 V
DC Power
Supply
Diode
Valve
Solinoid
Pins 14 & 15
Ground
Pin 5
Output
In this example, a 1N4002 is added across the relay to protect the digital I/O port from the
reverse current created from the coil when the output turns off.
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Setting up the Events Outputs

The 1100H+ has six outputs that can drive an external device according to various events in
the tester. These events occur as the tester powers up, learns a cable, tests a cable, and
displays the test results. Controlling an output line requires two triggering events.
1. From main menu, press Set Preferences.
2. Scroll down
Output.
and press Set Digital
3. Scroll up or down
to the digital output
pin you want to set up.
4. Press S (set).
to the test event
needed to start the operation of the output
device; press Accept.
The S event sets (or sinks) the output pin

to ground thereby allowing current to flow
through the output circuit.
6. Press R (reset).
to the event needed
to stop the operation of the output device;
press Accept.
The R event resets the output pin to

the original no current flowing state.
8. Press back to return from the Digital

Output selection menu.
Note: Two of the outputs are factory enabled with default triggers. The pin 7 output is set
with Good Light On and reset with Good Light Off. Pin 8 is set with Bad Light On and
reset with Bad Light Off.
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Tester
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Tester Configuration
1100 Upgrade Application
The 1100 Upgrade Application allows you to update the tester software and change the
interface language of the tester. English and Spanish are now available for the1100H+ tester.
Other languages may be available in the future.
To update the software and select an interface language, you need to obtain a file containing
the 1100 Upgrade Application and the current 1100 tester software. You can access this file
from the Cirris FTP site, or it can be emailed or mailed to you. You will need a computer that
can provide a serial interface for your tester. If you do not have a computer with a serial port,
you may use a USB port with a Cirris qualified Keyspan USB-to-serial adapter. A serial cable
is provided with the CTLWIN kit you received with the tester.
To download the upgrade file from the Cirris FTP site:
1. Type the URL ftp://ftp.cirris.com/1100 in your web browser.
2. Double click on the file 1100_verx.xx.exe, where the x.xx is the current revision.
3. In the File Download dialogue box that comes up, click Run to install the 1100
Upgrade software, or click Save if you will be installing the software on other stations.
The software installation should take a few seconds. When the software is installed, an
1100 Upgrade utility icon will appear on the computer desktop.
To run the 1100 Upgrade Application:
With the tester turned ON and connected to the computer, double click the 1100 Upgrade
Utility icon. In the Download Utility screen, select a language and click Download. When
the download is complete the tester will reboot with the selected language and updated
software.
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1100 Utilities Application

The 1100 Utilities Application has two tabs.
The Security Manager tab allows you to lock or
unlock specific tester menu selections. The
Option Manager tab allows you to enable
additionally purchased options, such as scripting,
AC, and SPC Data Collection.
The computer you connect to the tester must have a serial port or use a USB-to-serial adapter.
Cirris has qualified the Keyspan USB-to-serial adapter; other adapters may work correctly.
You can purchase this adapter from a local distributor or from Cirris. You must install the 1100
Utilities software on a computer. This software can be downloaded from the Cirris FTP site.
Additionally, to utilize this feature, the tester must have version 4.5a software or higher
installed.
To download and install the 1100 Utilities software:
1. Type the URL ftp://ftp.cirris.com/1100 in your web browser.
2. Double click on the file 1100_utilities1.0.exe.
3. In the File Download dialogue box, click Run to install 1100 Utilities, or click Save if you
will be installing the software on other stations.
The software installation should take a few seconds. When the software is installed, an
1100 Utilities icon will appear on your computer desktop.
To run the 1100 Utilities software:
1. You received a serial cable in the CTLWIN kit that came with your tester. Connect this
cable between the serial interface of your computer and the tester.
2. Turn on the tester.
3. Double-click the 1100 Utilities icon on the desktop. When the 1100 Utilities software
establishes communication with the tester, the tester displays REMOTE.
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The Security Manager tab

When the 1100 Utilities Application opens, the Security Manager tab is active. The boxes
with a check mark indicate the active security settings that exist in the tester.
Tester
Status
Features
affected by
Security
Group
settings
Load and
Save security
profiles
Transfer a
profile to and
from the
analyzer
To change the security settings:

1. Select or deselect the checkboxes to adjust the security to the desired settings.
2. Click Save To Tester.
If you want to review the settings that have been saved to the tester, click Load From Tester.
If would like to duplicate the security settings later, click Save To File to save the setting
information on the computer you are using. Click Load From File to access previously saved
security settings.
The Option Manager tab
When you click the Option Manager tab, you can see the tester serial number recorded in the
testers hardware. To enable purchased options, enter the feature access code you obtained
from Cirris when the option(s) was purchased, and click Send To Tester. The Option
Manager window will update to show the enabled option under Enabled Features.
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1100 File Compression Utility

This utility allows you to compress a group of wirelists and scripts into a bundle, and copy
them to the tester simultaneously via thumb drive. You can also compress individual files.
Compressed files create more space in the testers memory. Another benefit of this utility is if
you copy compressed files to the tester via thumb drive, custom file names up to 16
characters will display in the tester. Without the utility, custom file names longer than 8
characters will be truncated in the tester.
Compressing the Wirelists
1. Select Windows Start>All Programs>
Cirris System Corporation>1100
Utilities and double-click on
FileCompression1100.exe.
2. When the 1100 File Compression
Utility opens, select your desired
Compression Mode:
All files compressed and

bundled into a single .ccb file
allows you to import multiple
compressed files at one time.
Each file compressed into

its own .ccf file allows you
to import compressed files
individually.
Note: The compressed bundle file extension .ccb stands for Cirris Compressed Bundle.
The compressed single file extension .ccf stands for Cirris Compressed File.
3. When you have made your selection,
click Select Tester Files.
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4. Browse to the location of your files.

If you selected all files
compressed and bundled into a
single file, multi-select the files you
want to be in the bundle and
click Open.
If you selected each file
compressed into its own file,
select the desired file and
click Open.
5. Insert a thumb drive into your PC and
browse to the thumb drive location.
6. If you selected all files

compressed and bundled into a
single file, give the bundle of files a
name a file name with the maximum
of 8 characters and click Save.
If you selected each file
compressed into its own file, the
file name will be auto-generated.
Click Save.
7. Transfer the thumb drive from your
PC to the tester and power on the
tester.
8. Import the wirelists from the thumb
drive into the tester (see Importing
Compressed Wirelists/Script Files
on page 32).
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SPC Data Collection

SPC stands for Statistical Process Control pertaining to a series of ways you can manage a
collection of data. SPC Data Collection allows you to store the following information.
These data elements are always stored as part of SPC Data Collection:
Run Number
Analyzer Serial number
Cable Description (if defined)
Cable File Name
Operator Name (if defined)
Date and Time tested
Signature
These data elements are stored as part of Summary data:
Total Tested
Total Good
Total Bad
Error Types Summary
Custom, per group (if stored in Scripting)
Custom, per Cable (if stored in Scripting)
These data elements are stored if Values is turned ON:
Net or Instruction Label
Net or Instruction Measurement
These data elements are stored if Error Text is turned ON:
Error Number
Error Code
Error Type
Error Text
Additional data elements may be stored using Scripting in conjunction with SPC Data
Collection.
To use SPC Data Collection, you must, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Activate SPC Data Collection.

Enable SPC Data Collection.
Store SPC Data by performing tests.
Retrieve and analyze SPC Data using SPC Link or SPC Made Easy.
Activating SPC Data Collection

Activate through the Option Manager
tab in the 1100 Utilities Application
(see 1100 Utilities Application on
pages 84).
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Enabling SPC Data Collection

1. From the main menu,
press Set Up Test Program.
2. Press EDIT.
3. Press Set Up SPC.
4. Press SPC Data to enable
SPC Data Collection.
When SPC Data is enabled, you can
select which Values and Error data you
wish to be stored by turning Values and
Error Text ON or OFF.
SET UP SPC
SPC Data: DISABLED
Values: ON
Error Text: ON
SET UP SPC
SPC Data: ENABLED
Values: ON
Error Text: ON
Storing SPC Data by Performing Tests

Before you can collect SPC data, you must first create a folder named spc_data on the root
of either a thumb drive or network drive (if you are using a network drive, the spc_data folder
must be located in the directory that you named as DIRECTORY FOR TESTER FILE
STORAGE when you set up the network using Networking Made Easy).
During testing, results are stored in a
temporary file. When the test run is
complete, you must return to the main
menu for the results to be copied to the
spc_data folder. The file will be given a
name consisting of the testers serial number
followed by .C_D (i.e. If your tester serial
number is 463658, the file name in the
spc_data folder will be 00463658.C_D).
Note: Subsequent runs of SPC Data will not overwrite previously stored information. Newer
SPC Data will be appended to the end of the existing data file.
Retrieving and Analyzing SPC Data

Use SPC Link or SPC Made Easy.
SPC Link
Cirris SPC Data can be read and stored by the SPC Link software that comes
with the SPC Data Collection package. Instructions for use are included with
the PC software.
SPC Made Easy
SPC Made Easy not only reads and stores SPC Data, but it allows you to graph and
chart specific data making analysis quick and easy. SPC Made Easy makes it
possible for you to: look for defects, view production rates, measure efficiency, and
manage data. A demonstration of SPC Made Easy can be obtained from Cirris by
calling 1-800-441-9910.
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Changing Volume and Display Controls

If the Set Volume Control in the testers interface is inadequate, you can manually adjust the
speaker volume. You can also manually adjust the display intensity.
To manually adjust the speaker volume or
display intensity:
Processor
Assembly
Scanner
Assembly
1. Remove the scanner assembly from the

tester. For more detailed instructions on
removing a scanner, refer to Installing Addon on page 6.
2. Lift the front edge of the processor
assembly as shown.
3. Using a small screwdriver, adjust the
speaker or display control. Each control
is labeled on the PC board.
These adjustments need to be made with
the tester turned on to observe the results.
If adjusting the speaker, access the
speaker volume control on the display
menu (see Changing the Speaker
Volume on page 10).
Checking Version Information

You may check the 1100H+ software version, hardware version, and serial number.
1. From the main menu, scroll down
2. Press Version Information.

The screen will display the hardware,
software, and serial number information.
VERSION INFO
Software Ver: 4.6
Hardware Ver: 2B
S/N: 00322484
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Software
Installation
Guide
Close all Windows applications on the computer.
This guide pertains to:
Easy-Wire
Cirris Server Software
CTLWIN
Easy-Wire for 1100 testers PC control
SPC Made Easy
SPC Link
Networking Made Easy
Note: If you are updating an existing installation, these instructions may be different than those
you originally used.
For assistance:
Call Cirris toll-free at 1-800-441-9910 or email [email protected].
Outside the US, contact the Cirris office nearest you.
Requirements for a Station or Network Server
CPU: Pentium 4 (or equivalent) or later.

Operating System: Windows 2000 or later.
Hard Drive: 500MB (minimum).
RAM: 128MB dedicated memory.
Internet connection: Not required, but if available, can facilitate support issues.
Sound.
Optional Accessories
Printer: For printing test reports and fixturing information.

Label Printer: For printing labels to apply to the device-under-test.
PC Network Card: For sharing test information between CR testers.
Barcode Scanner: For replacing the mouse on your production floor.
Unzipping Downloaded Software

If you downloaded the software update from the Cirris internet site:
1. Use an unzip utility to open the downloaded zip file.
2. When prompted, enter the unzip password received from your Cirris support
representative.
3. Be sure to note the path and folder where you extract the update files.
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Use the Correct Installation Process

Choose from the appropriate installation procedures below, depending on your requirements:
For updating a stand-alone/networked station:
1. Complete the Updating a Previous Installation section.
2. Complete the Installing the Software section.
For completing a new software installation:
1. Skip to the Installing the Software section.
Updating a Previous Installation

IMPORTANT! Back up your database before you update your Cirris software
installation.
Depending on the software version that is currently installed, you may need to perform special
steps before installing the current version.
If you are unsure of the previously installed version, start your Easy-Wire software and check
the version information (located in the bottom right corner of the main menu) before
proceeding.
If your previously installed software version is from 2.0 to 6.5, call Cirris Technical Support
before attempting to install the new version.
If your previously installed software version is from 7.0 to 9.0, perform the steps in
Removing Easy-Wire version 7.0 9.0 and storing the data below before installing the
current software. You must first remove the previous version and store its data files before
you install the new version.
If your previously installed software version is 2008.2.0 or newer, proceed with Installing
the Software below.
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Removing Easy-Wire Version 7.0 - 9.0 and Storing the Data

IMPORTANT! Before beginning this process, make sure you have Windows administrator
rights at the workstation. Also, make sure you have exited the Cirris software.
1. Select the drive where the software installation media (USB, CD, or downloaded file) is
located.
2. In the root directory of the installation media, double-click on the file RemoveCirrisSoftware.exe.
3. After a moment, the Select Archive Directory for CirrisData.zip dialog box should appear.
Simply click Save to save the data to the default path on the local hard drive, or if needed
select another location.
4. Click Shutdown if prompted to shut down the Firebird Server.
5. When the removal is complete, click OK. You are now ready to start the install process.
Proceed with the Installing the Software section.
Installing the Software

IMPORTANT! There may be driver conflicts between your tester and Windows. We therefore
advise you to install the software before attaching the tester.
1. Browse to your installation media (USB, CD, or downloaded file).
2. Make sure you select the appropriate installation file:
For a stand-alone station or a network station, double-click on the file that has the
name of the program and version you want to install followed by .exe:
For a network server, double-click on the file: Cirris Server 20XX.X.X XXXX
install.exe, where the X.X XXXX represents the version and build.
3. Depending on the Windows operating system, you may need to click Run or Allow to allow
the software to install.
4. If this is the first installation of the software, follow the prompts on the screen to complete
the installation steps provided.
5. If you have installed anything other than the Cirris Server Software, proceed to the
Starting the Software section because core files are generated during the first run of the
software. If you have installed the Cirris Server Software, proceed to the Updating the
Server Configuration section.
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Attaching the Installed Software to the Network Database Server

1. On each station that will be attached to your network, click the Windows Start button.
2. Click on All Programs, Cirris Systems Corporation, [Installed Software], Attach Station to
Network.
3. When the Convert Stand Alone Station to Network Server window appears, click Find
Server Location to locate the database configuration file.
Note: This file will be located on the Network Database Server with the following default path:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Cirris\Common\database.ini.
OR, if the server uses Vista, it will be located at: C:\Users\Public\Public
Documents\Cirris\Common\ database.ini
4. If you want to transfer a local database that contains all your current test programs and
reports to the newly installed networked database, check the Copy tests from this station
and overwrite the network database box. If you have multiple stand alone stations to be
networked, contact Cirris as this process can only be done once.
5. Click Convert.
Starting the Software

1. Double-click the software icon to start the software. If prompted, restart you computer
before starting the software.
2. For Easy-Wire, make sure you select the appropriate tester type in the User Login window.
If you have chosen the wrong tester type, contact Cirris.
If you have updated an existing installation, the software should open the main menu
and allow you to access your previous data.
Make sure the main menu is displayed and any converted files are present.
3. If the User Login Box appears, click OK.
Note: If youve updated an existing installation, the user name and password should still be the
same.
4. Verify that everything is working by completing Checking the System on page Error!
Bookmark not defined.11.
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Updating the Server Configuration

Share the Cirris folder with those who have read/write permissions. Default folder location:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Cirris.

Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Cirris.
Note: If you have any problems with installing or updating your server software complete the
following before contacting Cirris for support:
1. At the server, click Start, All Programs, Cirris Systems Corporation, Easy-Wire Server,
Update Easy-Wire Cirris Server Configuration.
2. You will see the Updating Configuration message. After a moment this message will
disappear. The server configuration is now complete.
Easy-Wire for 1100 Testers (PC Control)

If you purchased your 1100 tester with Easy-Wire software, your tester will already be enabled
to interface with your PC. To install your Easy-Wire software, follow the steps in the Installing
the Software section above.
However, if you purchased your 1100 tester without Easy-Wire and have since purchased the
PC Control feature to use in conjunction with your tester, follow these steps:
1. Install and launch the Easy-Wire software (follow the steps in the Installing the Software
section).
2. Plug in your tester.
3. In the Easy-Wire main menu, click Utilities, Setup System Options, Enable Features.
4. Follow
1)
2)
3)
the prompts in the Features Available on this Tester window.

Contact Cirris and provide the given serial number.
Enter the Feature Key that Cirris will have provided to you.
Then press Install the Feature.
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General
Information
General Information
Calibration
Each new 1100H+ tester comes with a complimentary certificate of calibration. Cirris
recommends the tester be recalibrated on a one-year interval. In the U.S.A. Cirris offers
complete calibration services in compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 and MIL-STD
45662A.
To verify calibration and functionality, you can purchase an 1100H+ Performance Check Kit.
The 1100H+ Performance Check Kit has a valid calibration period of 2 years, after which it
must be replaced. In addition to the performance check kit, you need a calibrated volt meter
and high voltage probe capable of measuring the highest voltage the tester can output.
Note: In the event a Cirris tester is found to be out of calibration, there are no adjustable
controls. The tester, or the affected portions, must be sent back to Cirris for repair.
Maintaining Adapters and Fixturing

The contacts on Cirris adapters or other fixturing that mate to the device-under-test may wear
due to repeated insertion cycles. Contact wear can result in higher connection resistances,
which increases the measured resistances for the tested device. For this reason, Cirris
recommends customers evaluate the number of mating cycles and the cycle life of fixture
contacts to determine maintenance intervals for testing and/or replacing fixturing contacts. A
good way to check fixture contact resistance is to build and use a shorting block. For
information on creating shorting blocks, see http://www.cirris.com/adapters/test-adapt.html.
Service
All Cirris Testers are designed as modules for easy servicing. Should your Cirris tester require
service, as directed by Cirris support personnel, you may need to send the affected module or
entire tester back to Cirris for repair. During the repair period, a loaner tester can be sent to
you if needed. You should not attempt to service any circuit board at the component level. All
component-level service should be performed by Cirris technicians.
Conditions for Operation

Your 1100H+ tester is intended to be used indoors at a temperature of 10C (50F) to 40C
(104F). Best performance can be obtained at a relative humidity less than 75%. Insulation
Resistance Measurements will degrade over 75% relative humidity. The unit can be mounted
in a ventilated compartment. Be sure not to block the vents on the back of the tester.
Never apply live voltages to the test points or probe input of your Cirris tester. Power supplies
and other accessories not approved by Cirris may cause damage or present a hazard. If you
use a Cirris product in a manner not specified in this manual and the accompanying help
system, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
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Appendix
Appendix
Specifications
Test Point Capacity
128 to 1024 test points expandable in 128 point increments
Test Voltage Levels
Low voltage test: 5VDC 6mA maximum

High voltage test:
1000 V Unit: 50 - 1000 VDC 5%
1500 V Unit: 50 - 1500 VDC 5%
AC Option with 1000 V Unit: 50 - 700 VAC 5%
AC Option with 1500 V Unit: 50 1000 VAC ( 5%)
Connection Resistance
Sensitivity
0.1 100 K ( 1%) .1

Also: 500K, 1M, 5M ( 10%)
0.1 - 100K ( 1%)

Also: 500K 1 M, 5 M ( 10%)
5 M, 10 M, 20 M, 50 M, 100 M, 200 M, 500 Mand

1000 M ( 10%)
Kelvin Four-Wire
Resistance
0.001 to 1 M ( 2%) 0.001. Current: 1A to 1.2; 0.25A

to 10; < 7mA above 10
Dielectric Withstand
Current
.1mA, .2mA, .5mA, and 1.5A
High Voltage Duration or

Dwell
10 ms to 120 seconds (AC Option 1-7200 cycles)
High-voltage energy limit
35 mJoules
Test rate (typical)
Low voltage test: 128 test points in .25 seconds

High voltage test: .01 120 seconds duration per net
High speed hipot: User selectable
Maximum Test Points per

net
128
Maximum capacitance per

net
0.2F at 300VDC, 80nF at 500VDC, 20nF at 1000VDC
Maximum cable length
Low voltage test: Tested at 0.6 miles

High voltage test: Limited by the capacitance at a given
voltage. Use specification for maximum capacitance per net,
and your cables capacitance ratings to calculate possible
length.
Usable humidity range
Relative humidity above 75% may adversely affect the hipot

performance.
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Specifications Continued
Component Specifications
Resistor: Learn 0.1 to 100 K 1%; Test 0.1 to 1M

Capacitor: Learn 400nF to 100 F 10%; Test 5nF to 100F
10% 20pF (relative measurements to 10 pF)
Diode: Learn silicon diodes, zeners; Test silicon diodes, zeners,
and LEDs.
Twisted Pair
Paired length must be 1 to 6 feet minimum, depending on

electrical characteristics of twisted pair. Cable with pairs must
have a minimum of 3 wires.
Digital I/O Port
4 inputs (0-24 VDC); 6 User programmable outputs (Sink:

24 VDC, 500 mA max); Source Voltages: +5 VDC 100 mA, +10
VDC 100 mA.
Parallel Port
Standard Epson/Centronics-type parallel interface
Memory
Nonvolatile storage of up to 99 test programs
Power
100-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz, maximum 50 Watts
Dimensions and weight
Main unit: 14.75 wide x 6.75 deep x 5.25 high

(37.5 cm wide x 17 cm deep x 13.5 cm high)
Weight 9.7 pounds (4.4 kilograms)
Scanner Add-On: 6.25 wide x 6.75 deep x 5.25 high
(16 cm wide x 17 cm deep x 13.5 cm high)
6.3 pounds (2.8 kilograms)
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Warranty
1100H+ Warranty
Cirris Systems Corporation warrants the Signature 1100H+ Cable Analyzer to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; as
evidenced by receipt of your warranty registration form. In the event a defect develops due to
normal use during the warranty period, Cirris Systems Corporation will repair or replace the
analyzer with a new or reconditioned unit of equal value.
In the event of replacement with a new or reconditioned model, the replacement unit will
continue the warranty period of the original analyzer. The replacement unit will generally ship
within one working day for U.S. customers.
If the analyzer failure results from accident, abuse, or misapplication, Cirris Systems
Corporation shall have no responsibility to replace the analyzer or refund the purchase price.
Defects arising from such causes will be considered a breach of this warranty. Cirris Systems
Corporation is not responsible for special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any breach of warranty, or under any other legal theory, including lost profits, downtime,
goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering
materials used with the Signature 1100H+ Cable Analyzer.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF SALES OF THE SIGNATURE 1100H+
CABLE ANALYZER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE ABOVE STATED ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD. CIRRIS SYSTEMS
CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE, EXPENSES, OR ECONOMIC LOSS.
Some states do not allow limitations on length of implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which
vary from state to state.
Cirris Systems Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah
PURCHASE DATE: ____________________

SERIAL NUMBER: _______________________
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1100H+ Cable Documentation Form

Cable Signature: ____________________________
Cable Description: _____________________________________________________
Adapter Signature(s):
J1
J9
J17
J25
J2
J10
J18
J26
J3
J11
J19
J27
J4
J12
J20
J28
J5
J13
J21
J29
J6
J14
J22
J30
J7
J15
J23
J31
J8
J16
J24
J32
Test Parameter Settings:

Connection Resistance Threshold: ______________
Component Resistance Threshold: ______________
LV Insulation Resistance Threshold: ______________
High Voltage: ___________
HV Insulation Resistance Threshold: _______________
Duration: ____________
Apply Hipot To: All Adapter Pins
Connections Only
Max Soak: __________

High Capacitance Shield: Yes
Connections:
Net
Test Points
No
Connections continued:
Net
Test Points
Components:
Notes:
1100H+ Test Program Location Listing

Unit Serial Number: ______________________
Drive
Folder
Mem.
Loc.
Part
Number
Cable
Description
Cable
Signature/ File Name
Index
A
AC testing
graph of test 37
option 2
Adapter
Checking 87
double-high 13
high voltage 13
installing 11
position 14
quad-high 13
setup 15
Signatures 17
single-high 13
sizes 13
Auto Start Test 40
Automatic Hipot 41
Default Point Labels 29

Dielectric failure errors 70
Dielectric withstand test 36
Digital I/O 73
Display adjustment 86
Documenting
Cable Documentation Form 8788
Memory Location Listing 89
Download Utility 79
Duration Setting 52
B
Bad component error 72
Bad LED 9
C
Cable error messages 6578
component 72
error tones 65
high voltage 6971
intermittent 69
low voltage 6668
viewing 65
Cable Signatures 16
Calculating connection resistance 46
Calibration 87
Capacitors, testing 48, 59
Component
default values 29
errors 72
Resistance Setting 48
test values 30
testing 59
Compressed files
wirelists, scripts 28
Conditions for Operation 87
Connection Signature 16
Continuous Test Mode 39
Contrast See Display adjustment
CTLWIN
examples 30
installing 29
Customer Support 1
E
Editing Test Parameter Settings 45
Error messages See Cable error messages
Error Tones 65
External Switch 39
F
Factory Defaults 33
Fault Location 40, 42
Fixturing
Checking 87
Folders 25
Four-Wire Testing 61
buiding fixturing 61
Kelvin Points 63
learning test 64
point types 61
probing point types 64
turning on 64
G
Good LED 9
Hardware version 86
High Cap Shield Setting 60
High Speed Hipot 41
High voltage leakage 71
High Voltage Setting 50, 57
High Voltage Test
delay 41
dielectric withstand test 35, 36
duration 52
errors 6971
insulation resistance test 36
soak period 35
voltage ramp up 35, 36
Hipot Test See High Voltage Test
Hipot To Setting 53
HV Insulation Resistance Setting 51
Max Soak Setting 35

Memory
deleting 27
external 17
internal 17
loading 27
saving 26
Missing component error 72
Missing diode error 72
Miswire errors 68
N
Net Lists 15
Nets 15
Networking 2
I
I/O Port 73
Importing
compressed wirelists and scripts 28
Insulation resistance test 36
Intermittent errors 69
L
Labels
see Scripting manual, p. 40-42 2
Leaky diode error 72
Learn and Test Settings 4464
changing 44
Component Resistance 48
Duration 52
High Voltage 50, 57
Hipot To 53
HV Insulation Resistance 51
learn 32
Learn Component 59
LV Insulation Resistance 47
restoring factory defaults 33
Test Parameter 32
Learn Component Setting 59
LEDs See Components, testing
Links 29, 30, 60
Low voltage errors 6668
LV Insulation Resistance Setting 47
O
Open error 67
Outputs 78
events 78
setting up 78
P
Parameter Signature See Test Parameter Signature
Pins 15
Point Labels 29
Preferences See User Preferences
Printer 5
Printing
errors 65
labels (see Scripting manual, p. 40-42) 2
Test Reports 43
Test Summaries 23
Probe
installing 4
R
Reports 43
Saving
test programs 26
Saving test programs 26
Scanner Add-Ons
attaching 58
labeling 8
Scripting 2, 74
Serial Number 86
Service 87
Short error 66
shorting blocks 87
Shottky diodes See Components, testing
Signatures
Adapter 17
Cable 16
Connection 16
Test Parameter 16
Single Test Mode 39
Soak period See Max Soak Setting
Software version 86
SPC Data Collection 84
Speaker Volume See Volume Control
Specifications 84
Upgrade Appication 79
User aborted hipot error 71
User Preferences 32
Auto Start Test 40
Automatic Hipot 41
External Switch 39
Fault Location 40, 42
High Speed Hipot 41
restoring factory defaults 33
Test Mode 39
Test Summary Count 42
Utilities Appication 80
Warranty 86
Test Mode 39
Test Parameter Settings 32
Test Parameter Signature 16
Test Program Location Listing 26, 27, 28, 89
Test programs
creating 18
editing with CTLWIN 2931
Test summary 23
Test Summary Count 42
Testing 21, 3437
Thumb drive 17
Twisted paired wires See Components, testing
V
Version information 86
Volume control
manual adjustment 86
User Preference 10
Z
Zener diodes See Components, testing
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Purpose of this Manual ...................................................... 1

Using the Tester

Creating a Test Program.................................................. 18

Common Uses for CTLWIN ............................................. 31

Overview of Preferences & Settings

What are Preferences and Settings? ................................ 34

Test Mode ....................................................................... 41

Fault Location ................................................................. 42

Low Voltage Resistance Settings

Changing Learn and Test Parameter Settings .................. 46

High Voltage Settings

Hipot Test ....................................................................... 51

Component Setting & Test

Learn Components .......................................................... 61

Cable Error Messages

Low Voltage Errors .......................................................... 68

Digital I/O on the 1100H+ ................................................ 75

1100 Upgrade Application................................................ 81

Close all Windows applications on the

Requirements for a Station or Network Server .................. 89

Software Installation Guide

Removing Easy-Wire 7.0 - 9.0 and Storing the Data ......... 91

You will find the 1100H+ Quick Reference Guide in

Cirris Customer Support

You Should Have Received

USB Thumb Drive

You May Have Received

Networking Made Easy Kit

Improving Hipot Safety

Set Auto Hipot to OFF

Wear Rubber gloves

For more information on improving hipot safety visit:

Setting up the Tester

2. Connect the probe to the tester.

3. If desired, connect the thumb

4. Turn the tester on and make

Although not required, a

These digits may be different, but the

What printer will work?

Installing Add-on Scanners

J1-J2 Cover Plate

2. Turn the fasteners on the removable

3. Remove both cover plates from

4. Carefully remove the scanner

5. Remove the cover piece on the

6. Carefully place the scanner

7. Mate the Add-on connectors;

8. Push the connectors into the

9. Attach the Add-on Scanner to the

10. Reattach the cover plates.

11. Label the adapter positions on

Label the first

Label the second

Downloading Updates and Changing the Language

Changing the Speaker Volume

3. Press Set Volume.

SET USER PREFS

Need louder sounds?