Aemc instruments 6526, 6534, 6532 User Manual

Megohmmeter
Model 6526/6532/6534

Quick Start Guide

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CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP

Statement of Compliance

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using
standards and instruments traceable to international
standards.

We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.

An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at
the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the
instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for
a nominal charge.

The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and
calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: ________________________________

Catalog #: 2155.53 /2155.54 / 2155.56

Model #: 6526/6532/6534

Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:

Date Received: _________________________________

Date Calibration Due: _______________________

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC® Instruments

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Shipping Contents:

Cat. #2155.53 / Cat. #2155.54 / Cat. #2155.55

PRODUCT PACKAGING

(1) of the following:
Megohmmeter Model 6526
Megohmmeter Model 6532
Megohmmeter Model 6534

(2) Color-coded Grip Probes

Cat. #2152.26

(Models 6532 & 6534 Only)

(1) Soft Carrying Case

(2) Color-coded (Red/Black) Test Leads

with Alligator Clips and (1) Black Test Probe

DataView® Software & User Manual

Also includes six AA batteries

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc, AEMC®, and DataView® are registered trademarks of AEMC® Instruments.

(1) USB Stick with

Instrument

SET-UP

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Blue backlit LCD

Function keys

TEST button to start insulation measurements

Rotary switch to choose the function or to turn the instrument OFF.
The table below lists the functions available for each model instru­ment.

Functions

Model 6526 Model 6532 Model 6534

Insulation test voltages 50, 100, 250,

500, and

1000V

Insulation resistance 10kΩ to

200GΩ

PI and DAR ratios calcula­tion

Continuity measurement

Resistance measurement

Programmable alarms

Frequency measurement

Capacitance measurement

Distance measurement

Data storage

Bluetooth communication

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250, and 500V

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Function Keys

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In general, each key has two functions. One is marked on the key, and is enabled
via a short press. The second function is marked under the key, and is enabled by a
long (>2 seconds) press.

Selects the , , PI, and DAR functions.

Toggles backlighting ON and OFF.

HOLD Freezes/unfreezes the displayed measurement on the LCD.

SET-UP Accesses the instrument’s setup parameters and information.

Applies lead compensation for use in continuity testing.

Activates/deactivates alarms.

The  and ► keys allow you to:

• Select the displayed information and program the durations of

 and ►

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MEM Records measurements.

CLR Erase recorded measurements.

insulation measurements.

• Choose the continuity test current.

• Program the alarm thresholds.

Sets the present measurement as a “zero reference” to which future
measurements are compared.

Enable Bluetooth wireless communication.

Installing Batteries

1. Disconnect any attached leads or accessories from the instrument and turn the
rotary switch to OFF.

2. Use a tool or a coin to turn the quarter-turn screw of the battery compartment
cover.

3. Remove the battery compartment cover.

4. Remove the batteries from the compartment.

5. Place the new batteries in the compartment, ensuring that each battery’s polar­ity is correct.

6. Put the battery cover in place and screw the quarter-turn screw back in.

Installing DataView

1. Insert the DataView thumb drive into an available USB port (wait for driver to be
installed).

2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears on your screen. Click “Open

folder to view les” to display the DataView folder. If Autorun is not enabled or

allowed, use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB drive labeled “Data­View.”

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3. When the DataView folder is open, nd the le Setup.exe and double-click it to

run the installation program.

4. The DataView setup screen appears. In the upper left section of the screen,
choose the language version you want to install. Then select DataView in the
Options list and click Install.

5. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears. The InstallShield Wizard
leads you through the installation process. As you complete these screens, be
sure to click Megohmmeter Logger when prompted to select the Control Panels
to install.

When you have completed all screens, click Finish to leave the InstallShield

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Wizard. Then close the DataView Setup screen. The DataView folder now

appears on your computer desktop, containing the Megohmmeter Control Panel

icon.

Connecting to the Computer

1. Set the rotary switch to MR .

2. Press the key for >2 seconds. The icon appears on the LCD, indicating
Bluetooth is enabled on the instrument.

3. Open the Bluetooth Devices dialog on your computer to pair the instrument with

your computer. Di󰀨erent operating systems have di󰀨erent steps for opening this

dialog, so consult your computer’s documentation for instructions.

4. Once the dialog is displayed, click Add a Device. A dialog box appears listing
the locally available Bluetooth devices. There may be several devices of varying
types listed, depending on the location of your computer.

5. Find the instrument’s Bluetooth name, and click it.

6. You are prompted to enter a pairing code; enter 1111.

7. After you enter the code, click Next. A screen appears informing you that the
instrument has been successfully connected with the computer. Click Close to
exit the screen.

8. Open the Megohmmeter Control Panel. In the menu bar at the top of the screen,
select Help. In the drop-down menu that appears, click the option Help Topics.
This opens the Megohmmeter Control Panel Help system.

9. Use the Contents window in the Help system to locate and open the topic “Con­necting to an Instrument.” This topic provides instructions explaining how to
connect your instrument to the computer.

10. After the instrument is successfully connected, consult the Control Panel Help
system for instructions about viewing real-time data, downloading and viewing
recorded sessions, creating DataView reports from the downloaded data, and

conguring the instrument through the Control Panel.

Recording Data

Recording a measurement

Press the MEM key for >2 seconds. The measurement is stored in the rst available
location in the instrument’s memory. The saved recording includes all information
associated with the measurement, including voltage, current, duration of tests, T1
and T2 (for PI and DAR), and any other applicable data for the test type. The record­ing also includes a bar graph indicating how much available memory remains in the
instrument.

Viewing Stored Recordings

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.

2. The instrument displays the last recording stored in the instrument. The
secondary (top) display indicates the memory location; while the main display
indicates the measured value. To see other stored measurements, press the
 key. The record number is decremented and the corresponding measure­ment is displayed.

3. To scroll rapidly through the recorded measurements, keep the  key
pressed.

4. To select a specic recording, use the ► key to change the recording number.

5. Once you select the recording number, you can see all information associated
with the measurement. Press the MEM key for >2 seconds, then use the 
key to scroll the information.

6. When nished viewing recordings, press MEM for >2 seconds.

Deleting Recordings

To delete a single recording:

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.

2. Use the  and ► keys to select the number of the recording to be deleted.

3. Press the CLR key for >2 seconds. The record number blinks and the LCD
displays the letters CLR.

4. Press the MEM key for >2 seconds to conrm the deletion. To cancel, press
the CLR key for >2 seconds.

To delete all stored recordings:

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.

2. Press the CLR key for >2 seconds.

3. Press the  key; the record number is replaced by ALL.

4. To cancel, press the CLR key for >2 seconds. Otherwise, press the MEM key

for >2 seconds to conrm the deletion.

5. The instrument displays a message indicating the memory is empty.

Repair and Calibration

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specications, we recommend that it

be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibra­tion, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.

For instrument repair and calibration:

You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number
(CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and
processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container.
If the instrument is returned for calibration, please specify whether you want a stan-

dard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (includes calibration certicate

plus recorded calibration data).

Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA

Phone: [phone] (Ext. 360)

[phone] (Ext. 360)

Fax: [phone] or [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

(Or contact your authorized distributor.)

Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are
available.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with
the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, fax or e-mail our

technical support team:

Contact: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

Phone: [phone] (Ext. 351)

[phone] (Ext. 351)

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Limited Warranty

The Models 6526, 6532 and 6534 are warranted to the owner for a period of
two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture.
This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from
whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered
with, abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC®
Instruments.

Full warranty coverage and registration is available on our website:

www.aemc.com.

Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

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What AEMC

Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within the

warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided
we have your warranty registration on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC®
Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:

First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or
e-mail from our Service Department, then return the instrument along with the
signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping con­tainer. Return the instrument, shipment pre-paid to:

Ship To:

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA
Phone: (800)945-2362or(603)749-6434(Ext.360)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure
your returned material.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA

Phone:(603)749-6434•Fax:(603)742-2346

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