
TEST OF DISCHARGE TIME
The C.A 6121
Voltage range : 600 V AC/DC
Max measurement time : 10 s
Discharge threshold : 60 V
Measurement of the discharge time
at the supply terminals of the machine
(2 point system)
Measurement of the discharge time
of the internal components (4 point
system: 2 for the detection of the mains
cut-out and 2 for the measurement
on internal components)
INSULA TION TEST
500 V or 1000 V DC
Range: 0...500 MΩ
Possible programming of a minimum
resistance threshold, below which,
an audible and visible alarm is set
off.
Test with or without timer
(2 s to 10 min)
turdy and portable, the C.A
6121 is the tool of the machine
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this directive, whose aim is to guarantee
the safety of users, imposes four types of
electrical tests. To facilitate bringing into
conformity new or installed machines,
Chauvin Arnoux has grouped together all
the necessary measurements, in a unique
“all terrain” instrument.
Equipped with a particularly clear display,
the C.A 6121 surprises by its ease of
use. Besides its measurement capacities
and the variety of its accessories,
the instrument also has a comfortable
memory and an RS232 output for a paper
printout, or for exploitation on PC.
directive. Mandator y since 1995,
CONTINUITY TEST
Range : 0...1.99 Ω
Test voltage < 12 V AC
Test current (0...500 mΩ) > 10 A AC
4-wire measurement
Display of the result, either in V
(voltage drop ∆U defined in accordance
with EN 60204-1), or in Ω
Possible programming of a maximum
threshold of voltage drop (pre-set
values in accordance with standard),
or of resistance, with triggering of
an audible and visible alarm in case
of overshoot
DIELECTRIC TEST
1000 V, 1250 V ou 1500 V AC
Power : 500 VA
Adjustment of the maximum current
threshold from 1 to 500 mA
Test with or without timer
(1 s to 5 min)
Display of real voltages
and currents
Floating HT outputs
for improved safety
Measurement
he very complete delivery package
of the C.A 6121, allows all
the electrical measurements
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of standard EN 60204-1 to be performed.
It can be completed by
other accessories, to
satisfy specific needs or
special standards (e.g.
VDE 104).
In its original shoulder bag, there is also room
for all the additional accessories

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DISCHARGE TIME
1 s max at 60 V an the power supply
(2 point measurement) and 5 s max on
any other accessible part
(4 point measurement)
INSULATION
1 MΩ min at 500 V DC
CONTINUITY
∆U max at I > 10 A AC for 10 s (depending
on the cross section of the PE cable):
1.0 V max / ≥ 6.0 mm
1.4 V max / 4.0 mm
1.9 V max / 2.5 mm
2.6 V max / 1.5 mm
3.3 V max / 1.0 mm
DIELECTRIC
2 x rated U (min 1 kV) at 500 VA for 1 s
Standardisation
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reminders : machine
directive EN 60204-1
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are close to the place where the test is
being conducted is thus increased.
As standard, the
delivery package
allows all the tests
to be done.
• SIGNALLING
LIGHTS : During
dielectric tests,
this unit signals
a potential danger
at a distance
(green light if
the instrument
is powered up)
or existing (red
light if the test
is in progress).
The safety of
persons who
RS 232 output
Operating under WINDOWS PC,
the “C.A TRANSFER” software
reads the data memorised in the
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instrument and exports it in a text file for
an EXCEL
the internal
memory of
the instrument
can contain
up to 999
measurements
classed
according to
machines.
The software
allows the
date/time of the machine to be set (time
and date of the measurements) and to
include the name and address of
the operator which
will appear on
printouts.
TM
spreadsheet. In total,
This PC software «C.A 6121 TRANSFER» enables you to read data stored
in your Machine Tester and transfer them to spreadsheet software like
EXCELTM, LOTUSTMand QUATRO PROTM.
It also allows you to memorise your personal data in the instrument, to get
pesonalised headings on results printings.
More information
ccessories
• REMOTE CONTROL PED AL :
it frees the hands of the user
and provides the On/ Off
functions for the test and
memorisation of the result
(double pedal).
• HIGH VOLTAGE GUNS : Two dielectric
test guns equipped with a cable 6 m long,
are also available .
They allow tests to be
done at a greater distance than with standard
guns (2 m).
The user of the
software can choose the language to
use from French, English,
German, Italian or Spanish.
The instrument has different
printout modes,
automatic or
manual. The
serial printer is available
as an accessory (see end
of document “To order”).

Specifications
DIELECTRIC
Nominal test voltage (50 Hz)* 1000 V 1250 V 1500 V
Triggering current 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,
* Test voltage greater than 1000, 1250 or 1500 V / 50 Hz at a voltage U
80, 90, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300,
350, 400, 450, 500 mA
mains
= 230 V and a power P
Display Test voltage Test current (sinusoidal)
Range 0...2.00 kV 0...199.9 mA 200...500 mA
Resolution 10 V 0.1 mA 1 mA
Accuracy ±(2% L + 20 V) ±(2% L + 0.3 mA) *
* ± (2% rdg + 0.5 mA) if triggering current set to 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 mA and ± (2% rdg + 2 mA) on 150, 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 400, 450 or 500 mA
■ Display of the character of the test current : resistive, capacitive or absolute value ■ Timer : without or adjustable from 1 s to 5 min
INSULATION RESISTANCE
Display Insulation resistance Test voltage
Range * 0...1.999 MΩ 2.00...19.99 MΩ 20.0...199.9 MΩ 200...500 MΩ 0...1200 V
Resolution 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100 kΩ 1 MΩ 1 V
Accuracy ±(2% L + 2 pt) ±10% L ±(2% L + 2 pt)
* automatic ranges
■ Rated voltage : 500 or 1000 V ...
■ Measurement current : 1 mA min
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■ Measurement with or without adjustable threshold value (0.2...500 MΩ)
■ Timer : without or adjustable from 2 s to 10 min
CONTINUITY
Display Voltage drop (∆U) Resistance (R
Range 0...10 V 0...999 mΩ 1.00...1.99 Ω 0...12 V 0...9.99 A 10.0...25.0 A
Resolution 0.01 V 1 mΩ 10 mΩ 0.01 V 0.01 A 0.1 A
Accuracy ±(2% L + 0.02 V) ±(2% L + 2 mΩ) ± 5% L ±(2% L + 0.02 V) ±(5% L + 2 pt) ±3% L
* automatic ranges
■ Voltage drops (∆U) max pre-set, depending on the cross section of the cable :
Cross-section of the cable tested
Max voltage drop 5 V 5 V 3.3 V 2.6 V 1.9 V 1.4 V 1.0 V
0,5 mm20,75 mm21 mm21,5 mm22,5 mm24 mm26 mm
10A
DISCHARGE TIME
Display Discharge time
Range 0...10 s
Resolution 0.1 s
Accuracy ±(2% L + 0.2 s)
1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,
70, 80, 90, 100, 150, 200, 250,
300, 350, 400 mA
load
= 500 VA
1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40,
50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 150,
200, 250, 300, 333 mA
) * Test voltage Test current
■ Measurement of low resistance (R
threshold value (10...2000 mΩ)
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■ Timer : without or adjustable from 1 to 15 s ■ Measurement
current (0...0.5 Ω) : > 10 A ~
■ Level of safety voltage : 60 V
■ Automatic threshold of discharge time :
) with or without adjustable
10A
■ Max output voltage : 12 V~
■ Connection system : 4-wire
1 s at the power supply terminals (2 point measurement)
5 s at the internal components (4 point measurement)
■ Max service voltage: 600 V AC/DC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
■ Mains voltage : 230 V / 50 Hz
■ Max power absorbed : 600 VA
■ LCD screen : dot matr ix 128 x 64 with
permanent backlighting and adjustable contrast
■ Interface : RS232
■ Memories : 999 values
■ Remote control signals : On / Off and Record
■ Working temperature : 0...50°C
■ Working humidity : 85% RH max (0...+40°C)
■ Dimensions (W x D x H) : 400 x 260 x 250 mm
■ Weight : 11 kg
■ Protection index : IP 40 (open) IP 54 (closed)
■ Protection of measurement circuits : by HBC
fuses
■ Electrical safety : IEC 1010-1 Cat III 600 V
To Order
■ C.A 6121
(Great Britain model)
■ C.A 6121
(Continental Europe model)
Instruments supplied with :
1 mains lead, 3-core,
1 set of 2 keys to lock the instrument,
2 high voltage guns (2 m cable),
1 discharge cable,
2 continuity leads 2.5 m, with double
contact crocodile clips,
2 safety leads 3 m (red/ black),
2 crocodile clips (red/ black),
1 test prod (red), 1 carrying bag
for the accessories and the user manual
FRANCE
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Applicable standards :
EN 60204-1 “ Test of electr ic machines ”
VDE 104 “ Installation and operation of electric
test equipment ”
EN 61180-1 and -2 “ High voltage test techniques
for low voltage equipment ”
Additional accessories :
■ PC software
« C.A 6121 TRANSFER »
....P01.1019.15
supplied with cable RS232 DB9M/DB25F
+ adapter DB25M/ DB9F
■ Serial printer ....................P01.1029.01
supplied with cable RS232 DB9M/ DB9M
■ Remote control pedal ......P01.1019.16
■ Signalling lights ................P01.1019.17
■ 2 high voltage guns
(fitted with cable 6 m)
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P01.1019.18
906 111 632 - Ed.1 - 11/97 Non contractual document - Confirm specifications before ordering - Photos Blaise PASTOR - - 01 41 41 08 94