ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER

LEAKAGE TESTER

ULT-2000 SERIES

USER MANUAL
 BC BIOMEDICAL
ULT-2000 SERIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES ............................................................................... ii

DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 1

BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 4

TEST PROCESS............................................................................................................. 8

LAYOUT ......................................................................................................................... 9

KEYS............................................................................................................................. 10

SCREENS .................................................................................................................... 11

SETUP .......................................................................................................................... 18

PC SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 21

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL .................................................................................. 22

MANUAL REVISIONS ................................................................................................... 25

LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................... 26

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 27

NOTES .......................................................................................................................... 29

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 CALIBRATION INTERVAL
To ensure the accuracy of the ULT-2000 Series,
BC Group International, Inc. recommends
calibration at least once every 12 months.
Calibration must be done by qualified personnel.
Contact BC Group International, Inc. for
calibration.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To ensure the proper operation of the ULT-PA-XX
Series, and ULT-PC-XX Series, BC Group
International, Inc. recommends preventive
maintenance at least once every 12 months.
Maintenance must be done by qualified
personnel. Contact BC Group International, Inc.
for Maintenance.

WARNING - USERS
The ULT-2000 is for use by
skilled technical personnel only.

WARNING - USE
The ULT-2000 is intended for testing only and
should never be used in diagnostics, treatment
or any other capacity where it would come in
contact with a patient.

WARNING - MODIFICATIONS
The ULT-2000 is intended for use within the
published specifications. Any application
beyond these specifications or any unauthorized
user modifications may result in hazards or
improper operation.

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 WARNING - CONNECTIONS
All connections to patients must be removed
before connecting the DUT to the ULT-2000. A
serious hazard may occur if the patient is
connected when testing with the ULT-2000.
Do not connect any leads from the patient
directly to the ULT-2000 or DUT.

WARNING – POWER ADAPTER

Remove power before
cleaning the surface of the ULT-2000.

WARNING - LIQUIDS
Do not submerge or spill liquids on the ULT-
2000.
Do not operate the ULT-2000 if internal
components may have been exposed to fluid.

WARNING - VOLTAGE
High Voltages are generated by the ULT-2000
when running tests. Do not touch any surface
that is in contact with or connected to the ULT-
2000, including the ultrasound transducer,
adapter, conductivity probe, basin or liquid
medium contained in the basin, as it might be at
an electrical potential of 90 to 275 VAC.

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 CAUTION - SERVICE
The ULT-2000 is intended to be serviced only by
authorized service personnel. Troubleshooting
and service procedures should only be
performed by qualified technical personnel.

CAUTION - ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to environmental conditions outside
the specifications can adversely affect the
performance of the ULT-2000. Allow ULT-2000 to
acclimate to specified conditions for at least 30
minutes before attempting to operate it.

CAUTION - CLEANING
Do not immerse. The ULT-2000 should be
cleaned by wiping gently with a damp, lint-free
cloth. A mild detergent can be used if desired.

CAUTION - INSPECTION
The ULT-2000 should be inspected before each
use for obvious signs of abuse or wear. The
ULT-2000 should not be used and should be
serviced if any parts are in question.

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v
 NOTICE – SYMBOLS
Symbol Description
Caution
(Consult Manual for Further Information)

Electrical Caution
(Consult Manual for Further Information)

Center Negative
(Refers to Battery Eliminator Connector)

Per European Council Directive 2002/95/EC, do

not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste.

NOTICE – ABBREVIATIONS
ANSI American National Standards Institute
C Celsius
° degree(s)
DC Direct Current
DUT Device Under Test
Euro European
FS Full Scale
Hz Hertz
kg kilogram(s)
µA microampere(s)
mA milliampere(s)
mm millimeter(s)
NEDA National Electronic Distributors Association
Ω ohm(s)
PC Personal Computer
Lbs pounds
sec second(s)
TEE Transesophageal Echocardiography
ULT Ultrasound (Transducer) Leakage Tester
USA United States of America
V Volt(s)
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VDC Volts Direct Current

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 NOTICE – DISCLAIMER
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED DUE TO
UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS OR
APPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLISHED
INTENDED USE AND SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTICE – DISCLAIMER
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MAKE CHANGES TO ITS PRODUCTS OR SPECIFICATIONS AT
ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE
DESIGN OR PERFORMANCE AND TO SUPPLY THE BEST
POSSIBLE PRODUCT. THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN CAREFULLY CHECKED AND IS BELIEVED TO BE
ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED
FOR INACCURACIES.

NOTICE – CONTACT INFORMATION

BC BIOMEDICAL
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
3081 ELM POINT INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
USA

1-800-242-8428
1-314-638-3800

www.bcgroupintl.com
[email protected]

ULT-2000 Series User Manual Copyright © 2020

www.bcgroupintl.com Made in the USA
05/20 Rev 20

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 BC BIOMEDICAL
ULT-2000 SERIES
ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER LEAKAGE TESTER

The Model ULT-2000 Series is a family of Microprocessor based, Ultrasound Transducer

Leakage Testers. The ULT-2010 measures both the conductivity of the cleaning medium
and the leakage current of the ultrasound transducer. The ULT-2020 offers the same
features of the ULT-2010, plus a Meter mode and Data Logging.

The following are highlights of some of the main features:

ULT-2010 (BASIC FEATURES):

• GRAPHICAL LCD DISPLAY WITH CURSOR SELECTION OF OPTIONS

AND SETUP OF PARAMETERS
• USER SELECTABLE SOURCE (CHALLENGE) VOLTAGE
(90 TO 275 VAC) & FREQUENCY (50 OR 60 Hz)
• USER SELECTABLE TEST LIMITS BY ULTRASOUND
TRANSDUCER MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
• AUTO RANGING WITH 10, 250, OR 500 A FS RANGES
• AUTOMATIC INTERNAL SELF TEST
• SINGLE BUTTON PRESS FOR FULL SYSTEM TEST
• SIMPLE PASS / FAIL MODE – FOR NON-TECHNICAL USERS
• ANALYTICAL MODE – FOR TECHNICAL USERS
• DIGITAL CALIBRATION – NO POTS TO TURN
• USER SELECTABLE DISPLAY OPTIONS
• BATTERY LIFE DISPLAY (0 to 100%)
• PROGRAMMABLE BACKLIGHT TIMER
• CONTRAST IS SOFTWARE ADJUSTABLE
• FLASH UPGRADEABLE FIRMWARE
• RS232 INTERFACE
• PC SOFTWARE (LIMIT CONFIGURATION TOOL)
• SERIAL PRINTER OUTPUT WITH PROGRAMMABLE USER HEADER
• REAL TIME CLOCK ALLOWING TEST RECORDS TO HAVE A TIMESTAMP
• COMPATIBLE WITH DALE® TECHNOLOGY DALE800® AND FLUKE®
BIOMEDICAL ULT-800® ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER ADAPTERS AND
DUAL CONDUCTIVITY PROBES

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ULT-2020 (METER, DATALOG)

HAS ALL THE BASIC MODEL FEATURES PLUS:

• METER MODE FOR EXTENDED MEASUREMENT PERIODS

• PROGRAMMABLE METER SOURCE (CHALLENGE) VOLTAGE AND
FREQUENCY
• PROGRAMMABLE METER TIMER
• DATALOG WITH STORAGE OF 99 TEST RECORDS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES:

BC20-21111 UNIVERSAL BATTERY ELIMINATOR

BC20-41357 PC SOFTWARE (LIMIT CONFIGURATION TOOL)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

BC20-30106 CASE, SMALL SOFT SIDED CARRYING(Instrument only)

BC20-30107 CASE, MEDIUM SOFT SIDED CARRYING(Instrument and printer)
BC20-41361 COMMUNICATION CABLE - (USB TO MINI DIN M)
BC20-42200 CIDEX® COMPATIBLE TEST BASIN
BC20-42310 PACKAGE OF 5 ROLLS OF PAPER FOR PRINTER
BC20-42322 CABLE, CONDUCTIVITY TEST FIXTURE
(For use with ULT-TF-T2)
BC20-42324 CABLE, BATH TEST FIXTURE (For use with ULT-TF-T2)
BC20-42325 PRINTER CABLE FOR PRN-1130
BC20-42332 ULT Kit - Includes 1: MEDIUM CARRY CASE
(BC20-30107), PRINTER (PRN-1130), POWER SUPPPLY
FOR PRN-1130 PRINTER (BC20-21118), CABLE FOR
PRN-1130 PRINTER (BC20-42325), COMMUNICATION
ADAPTER CABLE (BC20-41361), FIVE ROLLS PAPER
(BC20-42310),
ULT-TF-T2 ULT Test Box (Simulates conductivity and leakage current)

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 CONDUCTIVITY PROBES: (not included, order separately)
ULT-PC-10 DUAL CONDUCTIVITY PROBE (Short)
ULT-PC-15 DUAL CONDUCTIVITY PROBE (Medium)
ULT-PC-20 DUAL CONDUCTIVITY PROBE (Short & Long)
ULT-PC-25 FOR USE WITH GUS CLEANING SYSTEM
ULT-PC-30 DUAL CONDUCTIVITY PROBE (Flexible)

ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER ADAPTERS: (not included, order separately)

TRANSDUCER ADAPTER
MODEL
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER
V5M (TEE), V7M (TEE), EV8-C4, etc For Acuson
Acuson / Siemens ULT-PA-10
Sequoia Ultrasound Systems
Acuson / Siemens ALL 260-pin Transducers ULT-PA-12
Acuson / Siemens /
ALL 156-pin Transducers ULT-PA-13
Ultrasonix
UST-934N/945BP, ASU-32-3-M,
Aloka ASU-32-WSJ, UST-556/5512, ULT-PA-22
UST-5514DTU
HP/Agilent/Philips 21311A, 21369A, 21378A,
21381A. For HP Sonos 4500, 5500, 7500, and
ATL / Philips ULT-PA-14
Imagepoint. For ATL HDI 1500,3000,3500, and
5000
T6210, L7-4 and similar 260-pin transducers with
ATL / Philips ULT-PA-24
bellhousing
GE GE LogiQ 3, 5, 7, 9 and GE Vivid 3, 5, 7, 6T, 9T ULT-PA-16
GE LogiqBook Probes - GE VIVID I 6T, 9T, etc. ULT-PA-25

GE YMS/RT ULT-PA-27
GE: 4C-D, 6VT-D, Voluson E8, Vivid E9
GE / Samsung ULT-PA-30
Samsung: RS80A, HS70A
HI VISION 900, 5500, 6500, 8500
Hitachi ULT-PA-21
EUB-2000, EUB-525, EUB-405 Plus
Philips iE33 and iU22 diagnostic TEE - S7-2
Philips / ATL / Mindray (TEE), S7-3t (TEE), S3-1, C8-4v, C9-5, et all with ULT-PA-17
bellhousing, Mindray DC8
HP/Agilent/Philips 21202A, 21364A, 21365A,
Philips / HP ULT-PA-18
21366A, 21367A
Mindray M9, M7, TE7; Philips Sparq, CX50, Affiniti
Philips / Mindray /
50, Affiniti 70, Epiq 5, Epiq 7, Epiq CVx; Samsung ULT-PA-19
Samsung / Koelis SAS
Medison HM70A; Koelis - All Transducers
ICT7-4, ITC8-5, C60, L38/10-5, TEEx For
Sonosite Sonosite Titan and Micromaxx Ultrasound ULT-PA-11
Systems
Acuson/Toshiba for use with Acuson/Siemens XP,
Aspen, Capasee, 3-needle guide C3 Transducers;
Toshiba ATL 3.5 DFT Transducers; Toshiba PSF-37HT ULT-PA-20
and F series Transducers For Toshiba SSH-140A,
SSA-270A, and 340A systems
Zonare E9-4 ULT-PA-29

Sonosite X-Porte ULT-PA-32

Universal Pen Style
All Manufacturers ULT-PA-23
(For small surface area testing)
For compatibility with specific manufacturer and model ultrasound transducers, please visit our
website at www.bcgroupintl.com. There may be additional adapters available that are not listed
above.
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 BACKGROUND

The following is the minimal equipment needed to test the electrical safety of ultrasound

transducers:

1) ULT-2000 Series Ultrasound Transducer Electrical Leakage Tester

2) Dual Conductivity Probe (See list on page 3)
3) Ultrasound Transducer Adapter (See list on page 3)
4) Test Basin (BC20-42200)
The ULT-2000 is designed to test the electrical safety of all types of diagnostic ultrasound

transducers, independent of the ultrasound machines on which they are typically used.

Although the ULT-2000 can be used on virtually any type of ultrasound transducer, it is

especially recommended in the testing of TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography)

transducers prior to each use, as recommended by many TEE ultrasound manufacturers.

The ULT-2000 tests the integrity of the outer insulation barrier of the transducer and

transducer cable as well as the existing capacitive leakage currents. Due to the proximity

of the TEE transducer to the human heart during a normal procedure, abnormally

elevated electrical leakage currents can be hazardous to the patient. Excessive electrical

leakage could induce microshock, resulting in cardiac fibrillation. It is therefore vital to

routinely test TEE (and other types of) ultrasound transducers prior to their use.

All ultrasound transducers have inherent electrical leakage characteristics, and the

manufacturers of these transducers have carefully tested and documented these

characteristic leakages. These transducers each have characteristic minimum and

maximum leakage currents and associated PASS / FAIL limits as prescribed by the

manufacturer. These are different than the acceptable electrical leakage current limits

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for the actual ultrasound machines. The ULT-2000 is the only battery-operated handheld

tester on the market today that tests according to these established protocols, which have

been adopted by diagnostic ultrasound manufacturers. It tests both the upper and lower

limit thresholds for electrical leakage currents.

Typical electrical safety (leakage) testing of the diagnostic ultrasound transducer should

occur as part of the routine cleaning and disinfecting activity that is performed between

patient ultrasound procedures. The ultrasound transducer (see Item 5 in Figure 1) is

immersed in a basin (see Item 4 in Figure 1) containing conductive liquid (see Item 7 in

Figure 1) suitable for performing electrical safety tests. This liquid can be the routine

cleaning and disinfecting agent used, as long as it is suitably conductive to electrical

current flow. Cidex is an example of a widely used disinfecting agent used for cleaning

ultrasound transducers, and is suitably conductive for performing electrical safety tests

on transducers.

The ultrasound transducer is immersed in this conductive liquid and the electrical

connector of the transducer (see Item 6 in Figure 1) is attached to a suitable adapter (see

Item 3 in Figure 1) for that particular manufacturer and model transducer. This creates

one electrical “pole” for the test. The transducer adapter is then attached to the ULT-

2000 as shown in Figure 1. A special conductive probe (see Item 2 in Figure 1) is then

attached to the ULT-2000. This conductive probe is also immersed in the basin of

conductive liquid, creating the second electrical pole. The setup is now complete for the

testing of the connected transducer.

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 During testing, the transducer is subjected to a user selectable source voltage. This

voltage is typically set to the normal operating voltage of the transducer’s ultrasound

machine. In North America, the source voltage is typically set to 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. For

countries where the normal operating voltage is 230 VAC, the source voltage can be set

to this level, at either 50 or 60 Hz, as appropriate.

7-Conductive Liquid Medium

2 – Conductivity Probe

4 – Test Basin

5 – Transducer (DUT)

6 – Transducer
Electrical Connector

1 – ULT-2000

3 – Transducer Adapter

Figure 1
Typical Test Setup for ULT-2000

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 NOTICE – TESTING
CONDUCTIVE SURFACES SUCH AS METAL CARTS OR
TABLETOPS CAN CAUSE ERRONEOUS READINGS DUE TO
ALTERNATE LEAKAGE PATHS FROM TRANSDUCER
ADAPTERS, CABLES, ETC. ENSURE TEST IS DONE ON A NON-
CONDUCTIVE SURFACE FOR BEST RESULTS.

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 TEST PROCESS

The ULT-2000 series completes four intermediate tests as part of the Full Test to fully
evaluate the integrity of an ultrasound probe. The following is the details of each test
step:

Source Voltage Test - The first step is to read the actual source (challenge) voltage that

will be applied during the testing to ensure that it is within range. If it is not, an alarm is

activated and the test is halted.

Self Test - The second step checks the Leakage Measuring Circuitry. A relay switches

to a dummy internal load. The source (challenge) voltage is then applied to this load. The

unit must correctly read the known leakage current. If it is not read correctly, an alarm is

activated and the test is halted.

Bath Conductivity Test – The third step tests the conductivity of the liquid in the test

basin. The ULT-2000 accomplishes this task quite easily and reports a simple PASS /

FAIL, or the actual numerical conductivity of the liquid (depending on the system

configuration). If the conductivity of the liquid is insufficient to perform a valid electrical

leakage current test, the ULT-2000 will report this and will not allow the probe test to be

performed.

Probe Leakage Test – The fourth step tests the electrical leakage of the ultrasound

transducer. The measured leakage current is compared to the selected upper and lower

limits. Again, the results of the test will be reported as a simple PASS / FAIL, or the actual

leakage current values. This step is only included when the user performs a Full Test.

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 LAYOUT

This section looks at the physical layout of the ULT-2000 Series and gives descriptions
of the elements.

The Locking DUT Connections are Interchangeable

–Locking DUT Connector

To conductive Locking DUT
bath via Dual Conductivity Connector
Probe

– To conductive bath via – To ultrasound transducer

Dual Conductivity Probe via Transducer Adapter

6 Light Touch Keys for

Selecting Parameters and
Settings: Backlit LCD
Graphical
POWER Display
- Turns Unit On and Off
FULL TEST / UP
- Tests Conductivity and
Leakage
- Scrolls Through Selected
Parameter Options
SELECT / PRINT DATA
- Selects Next Available
Parameter
- Prints Data
MODE
- Changes Operating Mode
- Enters / Exits Setup Mode
BATH TEST / DOWN
- Tests Conductivity Only RS232
- Scrolls Through Selected 7 PIN Mini-Din
Parameter Options
RESET
- Aborts Any Test
- Returns to Main Screen
Power
2.1 mm Jack

9V Battery
Compartment
(Back)

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 KEYS

Six tactile-touch keys with audio feedback are provided for system operation:

– This key turns the unit on and off. The unit will initiate with the Main Screen.

– At the Main Screen, this key initiates the Full Test, which includes a Source
Voltage Test, a Self Test, a Bath Test, and a transducer Probe Test.
– All other screens, this key scrolls up through the selected
parameter options.

– At the Main Screen, this key initiates a conductivity test of the

conductive liquid medium in the bath.
– All other screens, this key scrolls down through the selected parameter options.

– At the Datalog Screen, this key prints the latest test results to the serial port.
– All other screens, this key selects the next available parameter.

– When not in a SETUP menu, this key resets the system to the main
screen.
– When in a SETUP menu, this key has no function.

– This key toggles the unit through operating modes. Pressing this key toggles
from the Main Screen, to the Meter Screen (ULT-2020 Only), to the Datalog
Screen (ULT-2020 only), and then to the Device Configuration Screen.
– Pressing and holding this key allows entry to the SETUP menus where system
configurations can be viewed and adjusted. When in a SETUP menu, this key
exits the SETUP menu and returns to the previously viewed screen. This also
saves the system settings to the internal EEPROM memory so they are
retained with the power turned off or battery removed.

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 SCREENS

MAIN SCREEN – The main screen indicates that the ULT-2000 Series unit is initialized

and ready for testing. This screen displays after power-up initialization, and can be

accessed by pressing the key at any time other than during setup mode.

FULL TEST SCREEN – This screen is accessed from the Main Screen by pressing the

button. It displays Full Test information, measurements, and progress.

Full Test Process:

DUT Information
SOURCE VOLTAGE TEST Manufacturer: Model
- verifies the voltage circuit to be
used during testing.
SELF TEST
- verifies that the ULT-2000
Series unit is working properly
before checking the DUT
BATH CONDUCTIVITY TEST
- ensures that the test fluid has
the proper level of electrical
conductivity needed for a valid
electrical leakage test.
PROBE LEAKAGE TEST
- measures the leakage current Test Measurements
of the DUT (changes to peak Progress Indicator Numerical values will not
current at the end of this test). appear if Test Mode is set
to “Pass/Fail”. See
System Configuration in
SETUP.

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BATH TEST SCREEN – This screen is accessed from the Main Screen by pressing the

button. It displays Bath Test information, measurements, and progress.

Bath Test Process:

DUT Information
SOURCE VOLTAGE TEST Manufacturer: Model
- verifies the voltage circuit to be
used during testing.
SELF TEST
- verifies that the ULT-2000
Series unit is working properly
before checking the DUT
BATH CONDUCTIVITY TEST
- ensures that the test fluid has
the proper level of electrical
conductivity needed for a valid
electrical leakage test.

Test Measurements
Numerical values will not
Progress Indicator
appear if Test Mode is set
to “Pass/Fail”. See
System Configuration in
SETUP.

TEST MESSAGES – Messages appear after each FULL or BATH test is completed.

TEST PASSED – This message indicates a successful test within the selected limits.

TEST FAILED – This message indicates a test failure, and provides failure details. The

example shown below indicates that the probe leakage current is above the selected

upper limit.

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METER MODE SCREEN (ULT-2020 ONLY) – The meter mode screen allows extended

leakage current measurements, which can be useful when troubleshooting ultrasound

transducer probes and cables. This screen displays the current leakage current reading

and user selectable Source Voltage, Source Frequency, and Output Control. This screen

is accessed from the Main Screen by pressing the key. The Source Voltage,

Frequency, and Output Control are selected by pressing the key until the desired

parameter is highlighted. Scroll through the highlighted parameter options using the

keys.

Source Voltage Source Frequency Output Control

Selectable from 90 Selectable 50/60 Hz Selectable options:
to 275 VAC Off
On
30 Seconds
60 Seconds
90 Seconds
2 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
30 Minutes

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DATALOG SCREEN (ULT-2020 ONLY) – The Datalog Screen displays the test results

of up to 99 test records. The Datalog Screen includes a Record Number, Date / Time

Stamp, Probe Information, Test Results, Test Measurements, and Test Limits. This

screen is accessed from the Meter Screen by pressing the key. Scroll through

the Datalog Records using the keys.

Date / Time Stamp

Date and Time the test
was executed. Record Number
(1-99)

Probe Information
Manufacturer: Model. Test Results
Pass / Fail
Blank if test was configured
for Fixed or User Test
Limits. Test Limits
1 - 500 A

Test Measurements
Measurements taken
during test.

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Use the key to print the displayed record to the serial printer. Below is a sample

print.

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DEVICE CONFIGURATION SCREEN – The Device Configuration displays the current

test configuration. Device Configuration parameters include Test Limit Mode, Probe

Manufacturer, and Probe Model. This screen is accessed from the Datalog Screen by

pressing the key. The parameters are selected by pressing the key until

the desired parameter is highlighted. Scroll through the highlighted parameter options

using the keys.

TEST LIMIT MODES

Fixed – Limits are set by the manufacturer and cannot be adjusted.

User – Limits are user selectable. Refer to USER TEST CONFIGURATION.
Manufacturer Default – Limits suggested by the probe manufacturer and cannot be
adjusted.
Custom – Manufacturer, Model, and Limits are programmable by the user with the PC
configuration program. Refer to the PC Software section of this manual.

NOTE: If the “Allow User Config” parameter is set to NO, the user will not be able to
modify the test parameters. See SETUP for more details.

Test Limit Mode

Fixed
User
Manufacturer Default
Custom (see SETUP)
Probe Model
For Manufacturer
Probe Manufacturer Default Test Limits or
For Manufacturer Default Custom Test Limits
Test Limits or Custom
Test Limits

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LOW BATTERY – When the battery life is 10% or less, the LOW BATTERY message

box appears and indicates the remaining battery life.

BATTERY ELIMINATOR INPUT – A 2.1 mm receptacle is provided for the 10 VDC

Battery Eliminator (BC20-21111) that may be used for continuous run applications. It

bypasses the internal battery when plugged in.

NOTE: The unit is shipped with a Red Battery Lock-Out plug installed into the line power

connector as shown below. Its purpose is to prevent the unit from accidentally being

turned on during handling and transport, subsequently depleting the battery. This plug

must be removed before any use.

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 SETUP

Two user selectable setup menus are provided, SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and USER

TEST CONFIGURATION. Enter a setup menu by pressing and holding the key

until the Access Code Screen appears (5 sec). The arrows are then used

to enter the access code.

DEFAULT ACCESS CODES

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION = 1
USER TEST CONFIGURATION = 2

NOTE: The access codes may be changed once you have entered the selected configuration.
See System Configuration and User Configuration for access code details.

When the desired access code is displayed, press the key again to access the

selected setup menu. The configuration parameters are selected by pressing the

key until the desired parameter is highlighted. Scroll through the highlighted

parameter options using the keys.

Exit the setup menu using the key.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Below is the typical System Configuration Screen, followed by a table of the available

parameters and a brief description of each option.

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 System Configuration

Parameter Description Options

Determines whether the test measurements (actual
test readings) are shown in the test screen, or if the PASS / FAIL or
Test Mode unit will simply give a PASS or FAIL result. The Numerical
Default setting is Numerical.
Determines the settings for the test limits. Fixed limits
are set by the factory and cannot be adjusted. User Fixed, User,
limits are programmed by the user through a special
Manufacturer
Test Limits access code. Manufacturer Default limits are
suggested test settings by probe manufacturers. Default, or
Custom limits are programmable by the user with the Custom
PC configuration program.
Selects the DUT manufacturer.
DUT Manuf NOTE: Only available when Test Limit mode is set to User Defined
Manufacturer Default or Custom.
Selects the DUT Model.
DUT Model NOTE: Only available when Test Limit mode is set to User Defined
Manufacturer Default or Custom.
Selects whether the user is allowed to modify the DUT
Manufacturer/Model in the Device Configuration
Allow User Config Screen. This allows an administrator to “Lock Down” yes/no
the test configuration.
Pressing the Up arrow while this parameter is
Setup Clock selected displays the Clock Configuration screen Press UP
where the Date and Time are configured.
Pressing the Up arrow while this parameter is
Printer selected changes which model printer is selected. BC Group, Extech
Pressing the Up arrow while this parameter is
Erase Log selected will erase the test records stored in the Press UP
Datalog (ULT-2020 Only)

Battery Life Displays the current battery life.

0-100%
(Read Only)
Contrast Adjust Sets the contrast of the display. 0-20
Off – Always off
1-30 sec – The elapsed time after which the backlight
Backlight will automatically turn off. Off, 1-30 sec, ON
ON – Always ON.
The Default setting is 30 seconds.
Determines the period of inactivity before the meter is
turned OFF. A timer is started when the meter is
turned ON and is reset each time a key is pressed.
When the timer reaches the value set in this
parameter, the power is automatically turned OFF.
Auto Off Timer The Default setting is 15 minutes. 0-30 minutes
(NOTE: Setting this parameter to 0 disables the Auto
Off timer.)
(NOTE: Using a battery eliminator disables the Auto
Off Timer.)
Sets the required code entry to gain access to the
Setup Menu. If this parameter is set to Zero, the
Access Code Access Code feature is disabled and the user will gain 0-9999
direct access to the Setup Menu.
Software Displays current software program. (Read Only)

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USER TEST CONFIGURATION

Below is the typical User Test Configuration Screen, followed by a table of the available

parameters and a brief description of each option.

User Test Configuration

Parameter Description Range

The Source Voltage applied during a test when
Test Voltage Device Configuration is set to User Test Limits. 90-275 VAC
The Frequency of the Test Voltage when Device
Frequency Configuration is set to User Test Limits. 50 or 60 Hz
The maximum allowable current leakage during a test
Lkg Upper Limit when Device Configuration is set to User Test Limits. 1-500 A
The minimum allowable current leakage during a test
Lkg Lower Limit when Device Configuration is set to User Test Limits. 1-500 A
Sets the required code entry to gain access to the
User Test Configuration Menu. If this parameter is set
Access Code to Zero, the Access Code feature is disabled and the 0-9999
user will gain direct access to this Menu.

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 PC SOFTWARE

The included PC Software allows the user to create custom limit configurations including

Manufacturer, Model, Leakage Limits, Test Voltage, and Frequency. Install and launch

the PC Software, then connect the PC and ULT-2000 via cable BC20-41361 (See

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES at the beginning of this manual). Once connected, the

software allows the user to download/read custom configurations to/from the ULT-2000.

Below is a sample PC Software screen.

NOTE: The PC Software only manipulates the “Custom Test Limits” portion of the

“Device Configuration” screen.

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 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

The communication protocol provides a means to completely configure and use the ULT-

2000 from a PC, allowing hands free or automated operation.

Communication Port

The Serial port is configured as 115,200 Baud Rate, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and No Parity.
Command Syntax

The command description is broken into columns; the KEYWORD, the NODE, and the
VALUE.

The KEYWORD provides the name of the command. The actual name of the command
consists of one or more keywords since SCPI commands are based on a hierarchical
structure, also known as a tree system.

In such a system, associated commands are grouped together under a common node in
the hierarchy, analogous to the way leaves at a same level are connected at a common
branch. This, and similar branches are connected to fewer and thicker branches, until
they meet at the root of the tree. The closer to the root, the higher a node is considered
in the hierarchy. To activate a particular command, the full path to it must be specified.

This path is represented in the following table by placing the highest node in the left-most
position. Further nodes are indented one position to the right of the parent node.

The highest level node of a command is called the Keyword, followed by the Node(s),
and then the value. Keywords and Nodes are separated by a colon to create the parent
structure. The parent structure is separated from the value by one space, and the
command is executed with a carriage-return (<cr>). For example, to change the system
display contrast to a value of ten, use “SYSTem:CONtrast 10<cr>”.

Some commands allow for reading and writing data and some commands are Read Only.
To indicate a read function, a question mark (?) is placed at the end of the command path.
For example, to read the system version, use “SYSTem:VERsion?<cr>”. This command
would return the current system version.

Lowercase letters indicate the long-form of the command (for example,

CONFigure:OUTput:VOLTage 120<cr>) and can be omitted for simplification.
Uppercase letters indicate the abbreviated, or short-form, of the commands and must
be included (for example, CONF:OUT:VOLT 120<cr>).

NOTE: Commands can be entered in either upper or lowercase or a mixture of the two,
uppercase and lowercase. Commands sent to the device are not case sensitive. Upper
and lower cases are only used when documenting the commands.

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 ULT-2000 Communication Command Summary
Keywords Nodes Subnodes Values
OUTput VOLTage 90-275
FREQuency 50 hz, 60 hz
TEST MODE NUMerical, PASSfail
LIMits FIXed, DEFaults, CUSTom
DMANufacturer 1-12 (Selects Manufacturer 1-12)
DMODel 1-10 (Selects Model 1-10)
CONFigure
LIMits CONDuctivity 0 - 500 (uA)
ULEAkage 0 - 500 (uA)
LLEAkage 0 - 500 (uA)
METer VOLTage 90-275
(ULT-2020 ONLY) FREQuency 50 hz, 60 hz
OUTput OFF, ON
INITiate FULLtest, BATHonly, METermode
ABORt
TIME hh,mm (24hr mode only)
TFORmat AMpm, 24hr
DATE yy,mm,dd
DFORmat MMddyy,DDmmyy
BATlife? [read only]
CONtrast 0-20
BTIMe OFF, 1-20, ON
AOFF 0-30
SYSTem
VERsion? [read only]
HEADer String - Up to 40 Chars
MODEL? [read only]
DMANufacturer <m>, xxx <m> = 1-12, xxx = String data up to 10 chars
DMODel <m>, <n> <m> = 1-12 (Manuf), <n> = 1-10 (model), Model String
DLIMits <m>, <n> , Limits <m> = 1-12 (Manuf), <n> = 1-10 (model), Limits
DSAVe Saves DUT tables to Eeprom
KEY 1-6
VOLTage? 90 - 275 VAC [read only]
SENSe
LEAKage? 0 - 500 uA [read only]

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ULT-2000 Communication Command Summary (cont.)
Keywords Nodes Values
Bit Value Definition
0 1 Test Running
1 2 Bath Only Test
2 4 Full Test
3 8
4 16
5 32
6 64 Test Failed
STATus? 7 128 Test Passed
8 256
9 512
10 1024
11 2048 Program Mode
12 4096 Meter Mode
13 8192
14 16384
15 32768 Calibration Mode
VTOLerance 0-25 %
FVOLtage 90 - 275 VAC
FACTory FCONductivity 0 - 500 uA
FULeakage 0 - 500 uA
FLLeakage 0 - 500 uA
DATAlog NUMrecords 1 - 100
(ULT- ERASelog [Set to '1' to erase datalog]
2020) RECord <n>? Returns Record <n> (Omit <n> to read last record)

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 MANUAL REVISIONS
Revision # Program # Revisions Made
Rev 01 DT7331CA Origination
Rev 02 DT7331CA Misc. Edits
Rev 03 DT7331CA Adapter Information Updated
Rev 04 DT7331CB Model Information Updated
Rev 05 DT7331CC Dynamic Device Configuration Screen
Rev 06 DT7331CC Edits to Euro Transformer, Conductivity Probe and
Transducer Adapter List Updated, and Misc. Edits
Rev 07 DT7331CE Address Updated
Rev 08 DT7331CF Transducer Adapter List Update, Accessories List
Updated, Communication Protocol Added, Sample
Data Print Added, PC Software Section Added,
Misc. Edits
Rev 09 DT7331CF Euro Transformer Edited
Rev 10 DT7331CG Specifications Updated, Misc. Edits
Rev 11 DT7331CG Misc. Edits
Rev 12 DT7331CG Format Updated, Printer cable part number
updated, Misc. Edits
Rev 13 DT7331CG Specifications Updated
Rev 14 DT7331CJ Transducer Adapter List Update, Conductivity
Probe List Update, Printer Feature Update
Rev 15 DT7331CJ Battery Eliminator Updated, Misc. Edits
Rev 16 DT7331CL Remote command for model fixed, Datalog for low
leakage fixed, Default settings updated.
Rev 17 DT7331CO Calibration Interval added for PA and PC Series
Rev 18 DT7331CP Declaration of Conformity updated
Rev 19 DT7331CP Added Preventive Maintenance Section
Rev 20 DT7331CQ Changed number of Manufacturers to 12 and
Models to 10.

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 LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY: BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARRANTS ITS NEW PRODUCTS TO BE

FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER THE SERVICE FOR WHICH
THEY ARE INTENDED. THIS WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE FOR TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE
DATE OF SHIPMENT.

EXCLUSIONS: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

NO PERSON OTHER THAN AN OFFICER IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR

ASSUME ANY LIABILITY.

REMEDIES: THE PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE: (1) THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS OR PRODUCTS, WITHOUT CHARGE. (2) AT THE
OPTION OF BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC., THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

SOURCE, LEAKAGE AND CONDUCTIVITY

SOURCE
90 - 275 VAC, ± 1% FS
(CHALLENGE)
500 µA Max Load
VOLTAGE
SOURCE
(CHALLENGE) 50 or 60 Hz, ± 0.5 Hz
FREQUENCY
0.50 - 10.00 µA, ± 0.5 µA
CURRENT LEAKAGE 10.0 - 250.0 µA, ± 1% Range
MEASUREMENT 250.0 - 500 µA, ± 1% Range
CONDUCTIVITY 0.5 - 500 µA, ± 1% FS

CONNECTIONS

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL

128 X 64 Pixels Graphical LCD,
DISPLAY
White LED Backlight
SETUP EEPROM, All parameters
MEMORY
RETENTION 10 Years Retention w/o Power
ENCLOSURE ABS Plastic
CONSTRUCTION
OVERLAY Back-printed Lexan
7.27 x 3.97 x 1.80 Inches
SIZE
(184.7 x 100.8 x 45.7 mm)
WEIGHT ≤ 1.1 Lbs (0.50 kg)
OPERATING
15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)
RANGE
STORAGE RANGE -40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F)

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 ELECTRICAL & MISC.
9V Lithium Battery
BATTERY
(ANSI/NEDA 1604LC or equivalent)
10 VDC, 300mA
BATTERY
ELIMINATOR
BC20-21111 (Universal)
> 100 Full Tests
CONTINUOUS
(Note: Backlight set to OFF)
BATTERY LIFE
OFF 1 year
BAUD 115200
DATA BITS 8
START BITS 1
STOP BITS 1
PARITY none
HANDSHAKING none
Seven (7) pin Mini-DIN
RS232 Pinout:
COMMUNICATIONS

CONNECTIONS

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NOTES

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NOTES

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ULT-2000 Series User Manual

05/20 – Rev 20
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