Automated Line

Leakage Testers
For Electrical Safety Compliance Testing to UL, IEC
and European Norms

• Microprocessor Digital Design

With Software Friendly Menuing

• PLC, RS-232 or GPIB Control

• Performs the 8 Most Common

Line Leakage Tests Automatically

• Interconnects to HypotULTRA®II
or QUADCHEK®II to Form a
Complete Test System With a
Single DUT Connection

• 5 Most Common Measuring

Devices Built-In
 Applications
LINECHEK™ was designed to automate Line Leakage
testing in a production line or laboratory environment
for safety agency compliance testing. This instrument
tests to UL 544, UL 2601, UL 1563, UL 3101, IEC
1010, IEC 601-1 and European Norms (EN) to meet the
requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the Medical
Directive and others.
Medical electronics manufacturers have been
performing Line Leakage tests for many years as a
“design” or “type” test. Recently, many manufacturers
have begun performing the Line Leakage test as a final
test on their production lines to ensure quality, for
record keeping and to meet insurance requirements.
The Low Voltage Directive, Medical Directive and new
European Norms (EN) which were adopted by the
European Community, are all council directives which
state that manufacturers not only need to perform a
Hipot, Insulation Resistance and Ground Bond test but
also a Line Leakage test.

LED panel to LCD display to

indicate test results monitor test functions

Manual reset to
re-activate after Connector for HI-side
failure detect external probe

Connector for LO-side

Power-on switch external probe

Push button Keypad for test Test LED lights when Line
switch to start test setup and data entry Leakage testing is being performed

High voltage input Return High current input External high

interconnect voltage return
DUT output Input voltage
connectors selector switch

DUT power input Fuse

connectors

Connectors for Input power

external probes connector

External measurement GPIB interface

circuit terminals (RS-232 also available)
Connector for Ground HV output Remote Remote
DUT case terminal outputs inputs

Front and rear panel layout for

LINECHEK™ 520L shown above
 Features and Benefits
FEATURE Automatically performs the 8 most common Line Leakage tests FEATURE PLC, RS-232 or GPIB control
BENEFIT No need to manually setup the test or switch test BENEFIT Provides flexibility for semi-automated or automated
leads around. operation with a choice of communication protocols.

FEATURE The 5 most common measuring devices are built-in

BENEFIT A versatile tester that can be setup through selectable FEATURE Microprocessor control with menu driven software
software control to meet multiple specifications without BENEFIT Allows for advanced features such as automatic testing,
the need for complicated external connections or separate multiple test memories and software controls.
instruments to meet different specifications.

FEATURE Fully complies with the latest European Norms FEATURE External measurement circuit
BENEFIT Complies with the latest European Norms such as the Low BENEFIT One external measurement circuit is provided for
Voltage Directive and the Medical Directive. measurement of other devices.

FEATURE Available stand-alone or internally switched

BENEFIT Model 510L can be used as a stand-alone instrument
complete with automated control via PLC, RS-232 or
GPIB. Model 520L can be used with HypotULTRA®II or
QUADCHEK®II to form a fully-automated system to test
through a single DUT connection.
FEATURE Programmable security password system
BENEFIT Avoids tampering with settings by allowing only
authorized personnel with a user programmable security
password to change test parameters.
FEATURE Separate current trip points for each test
BENEFIT No need for the user to reset trip points for each
individual test.
FEATURE Up to 50 memories for test storage
BENEFIT Parameters only need to be entered into the instrument
one time. Once entered, they are memorized and can be
quickly recalled.

FEATURE Enhanced Lo-Limit setting FEATURE Ranges from DC to 1MHz

BENEFIT Monitors the minimum level of current flow, thus ensuring
that the DUT is properly connected and the tests are being
performed.
FEATURE Front panel calibration
BENEFIT All calibration is done through a simple user interface
from the front panel. No need to open the instrument.
BENEFIT Complies with the 1MHz specification for IEC testing.
FEATURE Complete with software driver
BENEFIT National Instruments LabVIEW® software driver is
provided for automated applications to simplify the
testing process.

Line Leakage Measuring Circuit and 8 Common Leakage Tests

Performed By LINECHEK™
A
DUT power
receptacle
B
DUT
power V
input Probe HI
S2

S1

S3

Probe LO

S1 S2 S3 Conditions S1 S2 S3 Conditions
O A O Single Fault to Line C A O Normal
O B O Single Fault to Neutral C B O Reverse
O A C Single Fault to Line - Neutral Grounded C A C Normal - Neutral Grounded
O B C Single Fault to Neutral - Neutral Grounded C B C Reverse - Neutral Grounded
O: Open C: Close
 Specifications

LINECHEK™ Model 520L LINECHEK™ Model 510L

with internal switching stand-alone

INPUT LEAKAGE CURRENT CONTINUED

VOLTAGE 115/230 VAC ± 15%, Single Phase, MD VOLTAGE
User Selectable LIMIT Maximum 20V peak or 20V DC
FREQUENCY 47 - 63 Hz HI-LIMIT & Range: 0 - 6000µA (0 = Off)
FUSE 2A 250V Slo-Blo LO-LIMIT Resolution:1µA
Accuracy:
DUT POWER DC to 10 kHz
± (1.5% of setting + 2 counts)
VOLTAGE 30 - 300V AC Single Phase Unbalanced
(1 Hot or Line conductor and 1 Neutral) 10 kHz to 1 MHz
± (5% of setting + 5 counts)
CURRENT 10A AC max continuous (520L)
30A AC max continuous (510L) DELAY TIMER Range: 0, 1.0 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
Resolution:0.1 sec/steps
VOLTAGE Range: 30.0 - 300.0V AC Full Scale
DISPLAY Resolution: 0.1V Accuracy: ± (0.1% + 0.1 sec)
Accuracy: ± (1% of reading + 0.2V)
SHORT CIRCUIT 11A AC, Response Time < 600ms (520L) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTECTION 32A AC, Response Time < 600ms (510L) PLC REMOTE Input: Test, Reset, Execute Memory
CONTROL #1, #2 and #3
Output: Pass, Fail, Test-in-Process,
LEAKAGE CURRENT
Reset and External Link
CURRENT Range 1: 0.0µA - 29.9µA (External Link on 520L only)
DISPLAY Resolution: 0.1µA/steps
Range 2: 30.0µA - 999.9µA MEMORY Allows storage of up to 50 groups
Resolution: 0.1µA/steps (10 groups, 510L) of test programs and
Range 3: 1000µA - 6000µA 8 steps per memory.
Resolution: 1µA/steps SECURITY Programmable password lockout capability
Accuracy: to avoid unauthorized access to test
Range 1: DC to 10 kHz setup program.
± (1.5% of reading + 5 counts)
LCD CONTRAST 9 ranges set by the numeric keys on the
Range 2: DC to 10 kHz SETTING front panel.
(520L) ± (1.5% of reading + 5 counts)
(510L) ± (1.5% of reading + 2 counts) BUZZER
10 ranges set by the numeric keys on the
Range 3: DC to 10 kHz VOLUME
front panel.
± (1.5% of reading + 2 counts) SETTING
All Ranges: CALIBRATION Traceable to NIST. Controlled by software.
>10 kHz to 1 MHz Adjustments made through the front panel.
± (5% of reading + 5 counts)
MECHANICAL Bench or rack mount with tilt up front feet.
MEASURING A UL 544 Non-Patient
DEVICE B UL 544 Patient DIMENSIONS
C IEC 601-1, UL 2601, EN 60601-1 (520L) (W x H x D) 17 x 5.8 x 16.75 inches
D UL 1563 432 x 147 x 426mm
E IEC 1010, UL 3101, IEC 950, UL 1950 (510L) (W x H x D) 17 x 4 x 16.5 inches
MD A - D Accuracy: Resistance ± 1% 432 x 102 x 419mm
COMPONENTS Capacitance ± 5% WEIGHT
MD E Accuracy: Resistance ± 0.1% (520L) 18.32 lbs (8.31 Kgs)
COMPONENTS Capacitance ± 1% (510L) 16.59 lbs (7.54 Kgs)
 5 Built-In Measuring Circuits as Called Out in
UL and IEC Specifications

10K
0.22µF
1.5K
10K
1K 500Ω
0.015µF 0.45µF

500Ω 0.022µF

IEC 601-1, UL 2601-1 UL 1563 UL 3101, UL 3111-1, IEC 1010

Input HI

0.15µF

0.15µF
1.5K 1K V
2K
10.2Ω

Input LO

UL 544 UL 544 External Measurement Circuit

Non-Patient Equipment Patient Care Equipment Example of a UL 3111-1 circuit where
frequency ≤ 160 Hz.

Available Options and Accessories

SYSTEM 9000HU
and 9000QC
The System 9000 was designed to comply with
safety agency standards as well as the new EN norms
such as the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and
the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC amongst others.
System 9000 comes complete with hardware,
software and is available in two configurations:
System 9000HU, which includes the LINECHEK™
Model 520L and a 3-in-1 HypotULTRA®II or
System 9000QC which includes a LINECHEK™
Model 520L and a 4-in-1 QUADCHEK®II.
One unique feature of AutoWARE 9000 Software
that comes with System 9000 is its “Auto-
Configurator” for Line Leakage Tests. There are
many different types of Line Leakage Tests and
variables that a customer must take into account to
perform Line Leakage Tests. The software simplifies
setup and minimizes the opportunity for error by
providing the customer auto-configuration. The
customer merely selects the safety agency standard
they need to test to and the instrument will
automatically configure itself then execute the
test(s). In addition, the Autoware™ control software
installs easily and quickly on any PC-based system
with Windows 9x or Windows 3.xx for complete
automated testing.
For over
60 years…
Associated Research
has lead the way in the
Electrical Compliance
Safety industry, providing
instruments and services
to meet a full range
of testing applications.
We offer the most
extensive line of
electrical safety testing
instruments in the
industry. Our products
range from single-point
manual, to fully-
automated testing
systems, all with the
latest in microprocessor
technology, and a full
five-year warranty*.
*Warranty offered in North America only.

Contact us today for information on LINECHEK™ or

any of our other instruments:
• QUADCHEK® II: 4-in-1 Multi-Function Electrical Safety
Compliance Analyzers include AC/DC Hipot, Insulation
Resistance, Ground Bond tester and optional built-in scanner
in a single instrument. Complete with IEEE-488 (GPIB) or
• HS-8A/HS-16 Scanners: The HS-8A is an 8 port scanner
and the HS-16 is a 16 port scanner. Both models are high-
voltage and high-current matrix scanners for multi-point or
multi-product testing. (For use with QUADCHEK II or HypotULTRA II.)
® ®

RS-232 interface. Available in 500 VA output versions.

• HypotULTRA® II: 3-in-1 Dielectric Analyzers with AC,
DC or AC/DC Hipot, Insulation Resistance and optional
built-in scanner available on some models. All models
available with either IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232 or printer
interface. Available in 500 VA output versions.
• Autoware™: Software designed to store, analyze and
retrieve data on automated AR instruments, while performing
Line Leakage, Insulation Resistance, Dielectric Withstand
and Ground Bond tests. Autoware also allows for bar coding
inputs and provides basic statistical analysis graphs.
• HypotPLUS® II: The first semi-automated
Microprocessor Controlled Dielectric Withstand testers. All
models include enhanced PLC control and advanced failure
detection systems.
• HYAMP® II: 30 Amp Ground Bond tester that works as a
stand-alone instrument or can be interconnected to the
HypotPLUS®II to form a semi-automated test system.
• Hypot ® II: Dielectric Withstand testers with simple PLC
control for production line safety agency compliance testing.
• HYAMP ® JR.: 30 Amp Ground Bond tester that works as
a stand-alone instrument or can be interconnected to the
Hypot® II to form a complete entry-level test system.

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