HT GSC60, MACROTESTG1, COMBIG3, MACROTESTG3, MACROTESTG2 User Manual

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Copyright HT ITALIA 2017 Release EN 1.02 - 16/05/2017
GSC60
User manual
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Table of contents:
1.PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ............................................................... 3
1.1. Preliminary instructions ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. During use ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. After use ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Definition of measurement (overvoltage) category ............................................................ 4
2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 5
2.1. Foreword ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.PREPARATION FOR USE ........................................................................................... 6
3.1. Initial checks ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Instrument power supply ................................................................................................... 6
3.3. Storage .............................................................................................................................. 6
4.NOMENCLATURE ........................................................................................................ 7
4.1. Instrument description ....................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Description of measuring leads ......................................................................................... 7
4.3. Keyboard description ......................................................................................................... 8
4.4. Display description ............................................................................................................ 8
4.5. Initial screen ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.GENERAL MENU ......................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Instrument settings ............................................................................................................ 9
5.1.1. Language ................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1.2. Reference country .................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.3. Automatic Power OFF for display and key sound ................................................................. 10
5.1.4. System ................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.5. Operator name entry .............................................................................................................. 11
5.1.6. System date/time setting ........................................................................................................ 11
5.2. Information ...................................................................................................................... 11
6.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 12
6.1. RPE: Continuity of protective conductors ........................................................................ 12
6.1.1. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 15
6.2. M: Measurement of insulation resistance ..................................................................... 16
6.2.1. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 19
6.3. RCD: Test on differential switches .................................................................................. 20
6.3.1. AUTO mode ........................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.2. x½, x1, x2, x5 modes ............................................................................................................. 25
6.3.3. Mode x1 – Test on RCDs with delay time .............................................................................. 25
6.3.4. Mode ................................................................................................................................. 26
6.3.5. Test on earth leakage relay RCD .......................................................................................... 27
6.3.6. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 28
6.4. LOOP: Line impedance/Loop and overall earth resistance ............................................. 31
6.4.1. Test types ............................................................................................................................... 33
6.4.2. STD Mode – Generic test ...................................................................................................... 35
6.4.3. Mode kA – Verify of breaking capacity of protection device .................................................. 37
6.4.4. Mode I2t – Verify of protection against short-circuit ............................................................... 39
6.4.5. Mode - Verify of protection coordination ..................................................................... 42
6.4.6. Mode - Verify of protection coordination – Norvay country ......................................... 44
6.4.7. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (TN system) .................................................... 46
6.4.8. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (IT systems) .................................................... 48
6.4.9. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (TT systems) ................................................... 49
6.4.10. Impedance measurement by means of the accessory IMP57 .............................................. 51
6.4.11. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 53
6.5. SEQ: Phase sequence and phase concordance test ...................................................... 55
6.5.1. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 58
6.6. LEAKAGE: Leakage current measurement and recording .............................................. 59
6.7. EARTH: Measurement of earth resistance ...................................................................... 62
6.7.1. 3-wire or 2-wire earth measurement and 4-wire ground resistivity ....................................... 62
6.7.2. 3-wire or 2-wire earth measure – USA, Extra Europe and Germany countries .................... 68
6.7.3. Earth measurement with optional clamp T2100 .................................................................... 71
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6.7.4. Anomalous situations in 3-wire and 2-wire earth measurements .......................................... 74
6.8. AUX: Measure and recording of ambient parameters ..................................................... 75
6.9. V%: Voltage drop of main lines ..................................................................................... 78
6.9.1. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 82
6.10.PQA: Measurement and recording of main parameters .................................................. 84
6.10.1. Connections types ................................................................................................................. 84
6.10.2. General settings ..................................................................................................................... 88
6.10.3. Display of measurements ...................................................................................................... 90
6.10.4. Start recording ....................................................................................................................... 92
6.11.List of message at display ............................................................................................... 94
7.OPERATIONS WITH THE MEMORY ......................................................................... 95
7.1. Saving measurements ..................................................................................................... 95
7.1.1. Saving safety tests and snapshots ........................................................................................ 95
7.1.2. Recall and delete safety measurements and snapshots ....................................................... 96
7.1.3. Recall and delete saved recordings....................................................................................... 97
7.1.4. Anomalous situations ............................................................................................................. 98
8.CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO A PC OR MOBILE DEVICES ...................... 99
8.1. Connection to iOS/Android devices through WiFi ........................................................... 99
9.MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 100
9.1. General information ....................................................................................................... 100
9.2. Recharging and replacement of the batteries ............................................................... 100
9.3. Cleaning the instrument ................................................................................................ 100
9.4. End of life ...................................................................................................................... 100
10.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 101
10.1.Technical characteristics safety section ........................................................................ 101
10.2.Technical characteristics PQA section .......................................................................... 105
10.3.Reference guidelines ..................................................................................................... 107
10.4.General characteristics .................................................................................................. 107
10.5.Environment .................................................................................................................. 108
10.5.1. Environmental conditions for use ......................................................................................... 108
10.6.Accessories ................................................................................................................... 108
11.SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 109
11.1.Warranty conditions ....................................................................................................... 109
11.2.Service .......................................................................................................................... 109
12.THEORETICAL APPENDIXES ................................................................................. 110
12.1.Continuity of protective conductors ............................................................................... 110
12.2.Insulation resistance...................................................................................................... 111
12.3.Checking circuit separation ........................................................................................... 112
12.4.Test on differential switches (RCD) ............................................................................... 114
12.5.Verify of the breaking capacity of protection devices .................................................... 115
12.6.Verify of protection against indirect contacts in TN systems ......................................... 116
12.7.Verify of protection against indirect contacts in TT systems ......................................... 118
12.8.Verify of protection against indirect contacts in IT systems ........................................... 119
12.9.Verify of protection coordination L-L, L-N and L-PE ...................................................... 120
12.10.Verify of the protection against short circuits – Test I2t ................................................. 122
12.11.Verification of voltage drop on main lines ...................................................................... 123
12.12.Measurement of earth resistance in TN systems .......................................................... 124
12.13.Voltage Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 129
12.14.Supply voltage unbalance ............................................................................................. 129
12.15.Voltage and current Harmonics ..................................................................................... 130
12.16.Definitions of powers and power factors ....................................................................... 133
12.17.Measuring method: outlines .......................................................................................... 136
12.18.Description of typical configurations .............................................................................. 137
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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
The instrument is been designed in compliance with directives IEC/EN61557 and IEC/EN61010-1, relevant to electronic measuring instruments. Before and after carrying out measurements, carefully observe the following instructions:
Do not carry out any voltage or current measurement in humid environments. Do not carry out any measurements in case gas, explosive materials or flammables are
present, or in dusty environments.
Avoid any contact with the circuit being measured if no measurements are being
carried out.
Avoid contact with exposed metal parts, with unused measuring probes, etc. Do not carry out any measurement in case you find anomalies in the instrument such
as deformations, breaks, substance leaks, absence of display on the screen, etc.
Pay special attention when measuring voltages higher than 25V in special
environments (such as construction sites, swimming pools, etc.) and higher than 50V in normal environments, since a risk of electrical shock exists.
Only use original HT accessories.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
CAUTION: observe the instructions given in this manual; improper use could damage the instrument, its components or create dangerous situations for the operator.
High voltage danger: electrical shock hazard.
Double insulation
AC voltage or current
DC voltage or current
Connection to earth
1.1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
This instrument has been designed for use in the environmental conditions specified in
§ 10.5.1. Do not use in different environmental conditions.
The instrument may be used for measuring and verifying the safety of electrical
systems. Do not use on systems exceeding the limit values specified in § 10.4.
We recommend following the normal safety rules devised to protect the user against
dangerous currents and the instrument against incorrect use.
Only the accessories supplied with the instrument (in particular the external adapter
A0060) guarantee compliance with safety standards. They must be in good conditions
and be replaced with identical models, when necessary.
Make sure the batteries are correctly installed. Before connecting the test leads to the circuit being measured, check that the desired
function has been selected
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1.2. DURING USE
Please carefully read the following recommendations and instructions:
CAUTION
Failure to comply with the caution notes and/or instructions may damage the instrument and/or its components or be a source of danger for the operator.
Before changing function, disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test. When the instrument is connected to the circuit under test, never touch any terminal,
even if unused.
Avoid measuring resistance if external voltages are present. Even if the instrument is
protected, excessive voltage could cause damage.
While measuring current, place the clamp jaws as far as possible from the conductors
not involved in the measurement, as the magnetic field they produce could interfere with the measuring operations and place the conductor as much as possible in the center of the jaws to maximize accuracy.
1.3. AFTER USE
When measurements are completed, turn off the instrument by pressing and holding the ON/OFF key for some seconds. If the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries and follow the instructions given in § 3.3.
1.4. DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT (OVERVOLTAGE) CATEGORY
Standard "IEC/EN61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, Part 1: General requirements” defines what measurement category, commonly called overvoltage category, is. § 6.7.4: Measured circuits, reads: circuits are divided into the following measurement categories:
Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the source of a low-
voltage installation.
Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units.
Measurement Category III is for measurements performed on installations inside
buildings.
Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection to fixed installation.
Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low-voltage installation.
Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to MAINS.
Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially protected (internal) MAINS-derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses are variable; for that reason, the standard requires that the transient withstand capability of the equipment is made known to the user.
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. FOREWORD
The instrument is equipped with a TFT color LCD display, with capacitive "touch-screen" that can be handled simply with the touch of a finger by the user and is structured with an icon-based menu allowing the direct selection of measurement functions for quick and intuitive use.
The instrument can perform the following tests:
RPE Continuity test of earth, protective and equipotential conductors with test
current higher than 200mA and open-circuit voltage between 4V and 24V
M Measurement of insulation resistance with continuous test voltage of 50V,
100V, 250V, 500V or 1000V DC
RCD Test on molded case RCD (Standard – STD) and on earth leakage relay
RCD ( ) General (G), Selective (S) and Delayed ( ) of type A ( ) and AC ( ) and B ( ) of the following parameters: tripping time, tripping current, contact voltage
LOOP Measurement of line impedance/Loop P-N, P-P, P-E with calculation of
the assumed short-circuit current, also with high resolution (0.1m) (by means of optional accessory IMP57), overall earth resistance without causing the RCD tripping, check of the interruption capacity of magnetothermal protections (MCB) and fuses, I2t test, protection check in case of indirect contacts
EARTH Measurement of earth impedance and ground resistivity by
voltammetric method and by an external clamp connected to the
instrument (optional accessory T2100) SEQ Indication of phase sequence with 2- or 1-terminal method AUX Measurement and recording of environmental parameters (illuminance, air
temperature, humidity) by means of optional external probes and DC voltage
signals LEAKAGE Measurement and recording of leakage current (by means of the
optional transducer clamp HT96U) ΔV% Measurement of percentage voltage drop on main lines PQA Real-time measurement and recording of mains parameters, harmonic
analysis, voltage anomalies (sags, swells), power/energy consumption
in single-phase and three-phase generic systems
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3. PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1. INITIAL CHECKS
Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical point of view. All possible precautions have been taken so that the instrument is delivered undamaged. However, we recommend checking it to detect any damage possibly suffered during transport. In case anomalies are found, immediately contact the Dealer.
We also recommend checking that the packaging contains all the components indicated in
§ 10.6. In case of discrepancy, please contact the Dealer. In case the instrument should be returned, please follow the instructions given in § 11.
3.2. INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY
The instrument is powered by 6x1.2V NiMH rechargeable batteries type AA LR06 supplied with the instrument or by 6x1.5V alkaline batteries type AA LR06. Rechargeable batteries must be recharged by using the external charger A0060, also provided with the instrument.
The green “ ” symbol indicates a sufficient charge level for the correct performance of the
tests. The red “ ” symbol indicates an insufficient charge level for the correct performance of the tests. In this case, recharge the batteries (see § 9.2).
CAUTION
If the external adapter is used, it is necessary to connect it first to the
instrument, then to the mains, then please connect the instrument to the circuit to be tested
The external adapter A0060 can be used both for verification tests
(SAFETY) and for network analyses (PQA)
While recording it is recommended to use both the external adapter and
the rechargeable batteries, in order to guarantee the instrument’s supply in case of voltage interruption
With low battery indication, stop the tests and recharge or replace the
batteries (see § 9.2)
The instrument is capable of keeping data stored even without batteries The instrument has an AutoPower OFF function (which can be
deactivated) after 5 minutes’ idling (the Auto Power OFF is inactive while recording – see § 5.1.3)
3.3. STORAGE
In order to guarantee precise measurement, after a long storage time under extreme environmental conditions, wait for the instrument to come back to normal condition (see §
10.5.1).
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4. NOMENCLATURE
4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
CAPTION:
1. Inputs
2. LCD Touch screen display
3. Function keys F1, F2, F3, F4
4. ,, , / ENTER keys
5. Compartment of the connector for optical cable/USB port
6. ESC key
7. GO/STOP key
8. HELP key
9. SAVE key
10. ON/OFF key
Fig. 1: Description of the front part of the instrument
CAPTION:
1. Connector for remote probe
2. B1, B2, B3, B4 inputs
3. I1, I2, I3, I4 inputs
Fig. 2: Description of the upper part of the instrument
CAPTION:
1. Connector for external adapter
2. Connector for optical/USB cable
Fig. 3: Description of the instrument's side
4.2. DESCRIPTION OF MEASURING LEADS
CAPTION:
1. Hand protection
2. Safe area
Fig. 4: Description of measuring leads
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4.3. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION
The keyboard includes the following keys:
ON/OFF key to switch on/off the instrument
ESC key to exit the selected menu without confirming
keys to move the cursor through the different screens in order to select the desired programming parameters
HOME / ENTER key to back to general Menu on each moment
GO/STOP key to start the measurement
SAVE key to save the measured values
HELP key to access the online help and display the possible connections
between the instrument and the system for each selected function
F1, F2, F3, F4
Function keys corresponding to the activation of the four icons on the bottom of the screen as an alternative to direct touch on the display
4.4. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
The display is an LCD, 320x240pxl TFT color display with capacitive touch screen whose icon-structure can be directly selected with a simple touch. The first line of the display indicates the type of active measurement, the date/time and the battery charge indication.
4.5. INITIAL SCREEN
When switching on the instrument, the initial screen appears for a few seconds. It shows:
The HT manufacturer's logo The instrument model The Firmware version (LCD and CPU) The serial number (SN:) of the instrument The date of instrument calibration (Calibration date:)
After a few seconds, the instrument switches to the general menu.
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5. GENERAL MENU
Pressing the ENTER key in any condition of the instrument allows to go back to the general menu in which internal parameters may be set, the saved measures can be displayed and the desired measuring function may be selected.
Fig. 5: General menu of the instrument
Touch the icon to move to the following page of the general menu and the icon
to go back to the previous page. Inside the screens, touch the icon
to confirm a
selection or the icon
to exit without confirming.
5.1. INSTRUMENT SETTINGS
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display. The following settings are available:
System language setting Setting of the type of electrical system Setting of the country Operator name setting System date/time setting Activation/deactivation of display AutoPower OFF and of
key sound
Settings will be maintained also after switching off the instrument.
5.1.1. Language
Touch the icon
to select the system language. The
screen to the side appears on the display.
Select the desired language, confirm the choice and return to the previous screen.
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5.1.2. Reference country
Touch the icon to select the reference country. This choice have influence on the LOOP and EARTH measurements (see § 6.4 and § 6.7) as shown in Table 1. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Select the desired country, confirm the choice and return to the previous screen
Europe Extra Europe USA Germany Norvay
LOOP
TT Europe mode Europe mode
Not available Europe mode Europe mode
TN Europe mode Europe mode Europe mode Europe mode Norvay mode
IT Europe mode Europe mode Not available Europe mode Norvay mode
EARTH Ra
TT Europe mode
Europe mode Not available Europe mode Europe mode
TN Europe mode USA mode USA mode USA mode Europe mode
IT Europe mode Europe mode Not available Europe mode Europe mode
EARTH (measure with T2100)
TT Europe mode
Europe mode Not available Europe mode Europe mode
TN Europe mode USA mode USA mode USA mode Europe mode
IT Europe mode Europe mode Not available Europe mode Europe mode
Table 1: LOOP and EARTH measurements depending on reference countries
5.1.3. Automatic Power OFF for display and key sound
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Move the slide bar reference of section " " down/up to turn off/on the Automatic Power OFF of the instrument after a period of inactivity of 5 minutes.
Move the slide bar reference of section " " down/up to disable/enable the sound key when pressed. Confirm the choices made and go back to the previous screen.
5.1.4. System
Touch the icon
to select the type of electrical system (TT, TN or IT), of the mains frequency (50Hz, 60Hz), of the limit value for contact voltage (25V, 50V) and rated voltage value to be used for calculating the assumed short-circuit current. The screen to the side appears on the display.
NOTE: for “USA” country this icon is not displayed and the electrical system is fixed to TN
Move the slide bar references to select the options. Confirm the choices made and go back to the previous screen.
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5.1.5. Operator name entry
Touch the icon to enter the name of the operator that will be displayed in the header of each measurement downloaded to PC. The screen to the side appears on the display. Set the desired name using the virtual keyboard (max 12
characters).
Confirm the settings or exit without saving.
5.1.6. System date/time setting
Touch the icon to set the system date/time. The screen to the side appears on the display. Touch the "EU" icon for the European date/time system in the format "DD/MM/YY hh:mm" or the "US" icon for the American system in the format "MM/DD/YY hh:mm AM/PM". Touch the up/down arrow keys to set the desired value. Confirm the settings or exit without saving.
Current date/time is kept inside the instrument without batteries for approximately 12 hours.
5.2. INFORMATION
Touch the icon . The display shows the screen on the right with the icons relative to the properties of the instrument, the optional accessories IMP57 and T2100 and the HTAnalysis APP
Touch the icon . The display shows the screen on the right as well as following information:
Serial number Internal version of Firmare and Hardware (for the
accessories IMP57 and T2100 these informations are available only after the connection to the instrument)
Last calibration date
Touch the icon . The display shows the screen on the right with the QR code of HTAnalysis APP (see § 8.1) in iOS and Android systems. This code permits an easy access to the Apple Store to download the APP
Touche the icon to exit and return to the general menu
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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1. RPE: CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS
This function is performed in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557-4 and allows measuring the resistance of protective and equipotential conductors.
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
Check that no voltage is present at the ends of the item to be tested before
carrying out a continuity test.
The results may be influenced by the presence of auxiliary circuits
connected in parallel with the item to be tested or by transient currents.
The following operating modes are available:
Compensation of the resistance of the cables used for measurement. The
instrument automatically subtracts the value of cable resistance from the measured resistance value. Therefore, it is necessary that this value is measured each time the measuring cables are changed or extended.
AUTO The instrument carries out two measurements with inverted polarity and
displays their average value. Recommended mode
The instrument carries out the measurement with the possibility of setting a
duration time for testing. The operator may set a sufficiently long measuring time (between 1s and 99s) to be able to move the protective conductors while the instrument is carrying out the test, in order to find out a possible bad connection.
CAUTION
Continuity test is carried out by supplying a current higher than 200mA in case the resistance does not exceed ca. 2 (including resistance of the test cables). For higher resistance values, the instrument carries out the test with a current lower than 200mA.
Fig. 6: Continuity test by means of single cables and remote lead
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1. Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on
the display. The instrument automatically carries out the test for the presence of voltage between the inputs (shown on the display) and blocks the test in case of voltage higher than 10V
Touch the “AUTO” icon to set the measuring mode. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Move the slide bar reference in the positions "AUTO" (Automatic mode) or "
" (Timer mode). Confirm the
choice by going back to the previous screen.
If Timer mode is selected, the following screen is shown:
3. Touch the icon to zero the value in the Timer field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value in seconds between 1s and 99s. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
4.
Touch the icon "Rxx" to set the maximum limit value of the resistance on which the instrument makes the comparison with the measured value. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the
icon to zero the value in the “R” field.
Use the virtual keyboard to set the value between 1 and 99.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Note the presence of the set limit value.
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5. Perform, if necessary, the compensation of the measuring leads resistance by connecting the cables or the remote lead as shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 7: Compensation of single cables and remote lead resistance
6.
Touch the icon to activate the measurement. After a few seconds, the instrument provides the screen to the side if the operation is successful (Rcables  2); the indication of the value is shown in the "Rcal" field and the
icon is shown on the display.
Touch the "AUTO" icon or " " to go back to the main measurement screen.
CAUTION
Before connecting the test leads, make sure that there is no voltage at the ends of the conductor to be tested.
7. Connect the alligator clips and/or test leads and/or remote lead to the conductor to be tested as in Fig. 6.
CAUTION
Always make sure, before any measurement, that the compensation resistance value is referred to the cables currently used. In case of doubt, repeat points 5 and 6.
8.
Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the test leads of the instrument from the conductor under test. The following screen appears on the display:
9. The value of the result is shown in the upper part of the screen, while the partial values of the test with inverted polarity of the test source in addition to the real test currents are reported in the fields "R+" and "R-".
The symbol indicates the positive result of the measurement.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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10. At the end of the test, if the value of the measured resistance is higher than the set limit, the screen to the side is shown on the display.
The value is shown in red and the symbol indicates the negative result of the measurement. The "> 99.9" message indicates the instrument overload status.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
6.1.1. Anomalous situations
1.
In AUTO or " " modes if the instrument detects a resistance lower than the set limit value but for which is it not able to generate a current of 200mA, the screen to the side is displayed.
The symbol is shown on the display and the values of the real test current are indicated in red.
2. If in mode the instrument detects a resistance
higher than 2 at its terminals, it resets the offset value and displays a screen like the one to the side. The
icon is shown on the display to indicate the calibration reset value (i.e. performing the operation with open terminals).
3. In case the instrument detects that the calibrated resistance is higher that the measured resistance, the instrument gives out a long sound and displays a screen
like the one to the side. The icon is shown on the display to indicate the calibration reset value.
4. If the instrument detects a voltage value higher than approx. 10V at its terminals, it does not carry out the test, gives out a long sound and the screen reported here to the side is displayed
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6.2. M: MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE
This function is performed in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557-2 and allows measuring the insulation resistance between the active conductors and between each active conductor and the earth.
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
Check that the circuit being tested is not live and that all possible loads
normally connected to it are disconnected before carrying out insulation measurement.
The following operating modes are available:
AUTO The test is activated by the GO/STOP key of the instrument (or START of the
remote lead). The instrument automatically detects the presence of possible capacitance and waits until test nominal voltage is reached (typically approx. 2 seconds). Recommended mode
The operator may set a sufficiently long measuring time (1s 999s) to be able
to move the test lead on the conductors being tested, while the instrument is carrying out the test. For the whole measurement duration, the instrument will give out a short sound every second. While measuring, if the insulation resistance reaches a lower value than the set limit, the instrument will give a continuous acoustic signal. To stop the test, press again the GO/STOP key on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. At the end of test, the lowest value of insulation (worst case) detected during the test will be shown by the instrument
Fig. 8: Insulation test by means of single cables and remote lead
Fig. 9: Insulation test by means of shuko plug
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1. Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display. The instrument automatically carries out the test for the presence of voltage between the inputs (shown on the display) and blocks the test in case of voltage higher than approx. 10V Touch the “AUTO” icon to set the measuring mode. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Move the slide bar reference in the positions "AUTO" (Automatic mode) or " " (Timer mode). Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen.
If Timer mode is selected, the following screen is shown:
3. Touch the icon to zero the value in the Timer field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value in seconds between 1s and 999s. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
4.
Touch the icon "Rxx" to set the minimum limit value of the insulation resistance on which the instrument makes the comparison with the measured value. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the
icon to zero the value in the “R” field.
Use the virtual keyboard to set the value between
0.01M and 999M. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Note the presence of the set limit value.
5. Touch the "xxxxV" icon to set the test DC voltage in the insulation measurement. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Move the slide bar reference to the desired value for test voltage by choosing among 50, 100, 250, 500,
1000VDC.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Note the presence of the set limit value.
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CAUTION
Disconnect any cable not strictly involved in measurement and especially
check that no cable is connected to In1 input.
Before connecting the test leads, make sure that there is no voltage at the
ends of the conductors to be tested.
6. Connect the alligator clips and/or test leads and/or remote lead to the ends of the conductors to be tested as in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9.
7.
Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement.
CAUTION
During this whole stage, do not disconnect the test leads of the instrument from the conductor under test. It could remain charged with a dangerous voltage due to the stray capacitances in the circuit being tested.
8. Regardless of the operating mode selected, at the end of the measurement, the instrument applies a resistance to the output leads to discharge the capacitances in the circuit.
9. In mode:
The final result is the minimum insulation value measured during the test Pressing a second time the GO/STOP key or the START key on the remote lead
stops the test before the set time has elapsed.
10. The measurement result is shown both as a numeric value and in the analog bar graph as shown in the screen to the side. The values of the real test voltage and the measurement time are present on the display.
The symbol indicates the positive result of the measurement.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
11. At the end of the test, if the value of the measured resistance is lower than the set limit, the screen to the side is shown on the display.
The value is shown in red and the symbol indicates the negative result of the measurement.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.2.1. Anomalous situations
1. If the instrument measures a resistance higher than the set limit value but for which it is not able to generate the rated voltage, the screen to the side is displayed.
The symbol is shown on the display and the values of the real test voltage are indicated in red.
2. If the instrument detects a voltage value higher than approx. 10V at its terminals, it does not carry out the test, gives out a long sound and the screen reported here to the side is displayed.
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6.3. RCD: TEST ON DIFFERENTIAL SWITCHES
This function is performed in compliance with standard IEC/EN61557-6 and allows measuring the tripping time and current of molded case differential switches of type A ( ), AC ( ) and B ( ), being General (G), Selective (S) and Delayed ( ). The instrument allows performing tests on earth leakage relay RCDs with currents up to 10A (with optional accessory RCDX10).
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
Always connect the measuring cables to the instrument and to the alligator
clips with the accessories disconnected from the system
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
CAUTION
Some combinations of test parameters can be not available in compliance with the technical specification of the instrument and the RCD tables (see § 10.1 – the empty cells of RCD tables means not available situations)
The following operating connections are available to perforn the RCD test:
CAUTION
Testing the RCD tripping time causes its tripping. Therefore, check that there are NO users or loads connected downstream of the differential switch being tested which could be damaged by a system downtime.
Disconnect all loads connected downstream of the differential switch as they could produce leakage currents further to those produced by the instrument, thus invalidating the results of the test.
Fig. 10: Connection for single-phase 230V
system by means of shuko plug
Fig. 11: Connection for double-phase
230V with no neutral (no RCD B type)
Fig. 12: Connection for single-phase 230V system with single cables and remote lead
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Fig. 13: Connection for a 400V + N + PE by means of single cables and remote lead
Fig. 14: Connection for a 400V + N (no PE), single cables, remote lead (no RCD B type)
Fig. 15: Connection for a 400V + PE (no N) single cables, remote lead (no RCD B type)
Fig. 16: Connection to earth leakage relay RCDs with optional accessory RCDX10
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1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display. Touch the icon to the left to set the RCD operating mode. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the desired operating mode between the options: G (General), S (Selective), (Delayed). Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Note the presence of the chosen selection. When selecting a Delayed RCD, the instrument displays the following screen.
3. Touch the icon to zero the value in the Timer
field and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of RCD delay time in seconds between 1ms and 500ms. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Touch the second icon to set the type of RCD, the waveform and the tripping current. The following screen appears on the display.
4. Move the left slide bar reference and select the type of RCD between the following options: STD
(molded case RCD) and “ ” (earth leakage delay RCD with use of optional accessory RCDX10). In case of earth leakage relay RCD the following screen appears on the display
5. Touch the icon
to zero the value in “A” field and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of rated current of earth leakage relay RCD. The maximum rated current is 10.0A. Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen. Move the second slide bar reference by selecting the waveform of the differential switch between the options:
(type AC), (type A), (type B). For RCD of molded case type STD move the third slide bar reference by selecting the desired rated current of the differential switch between the options: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 650, 1000mA Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen. Note the presence of the chosen selections
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6. Touch the third icon at the bottom of display and select the desired type of test among the options::
 x ½  Manual with multiplier ½ Idn  x 1  Manual with multiplier 1Idn  x 2  Manual with multiplier 2Idn  x 5  Manual with multiplier 5Idn  AUTO  Auto mode (6 tests in sequence) Ramp (real tripping current measurement)
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the polarity of the test current between the options: (direct polarity), 180° (inverted polarity), 0°-180° (for Automatic mode only). Move the lower right slide bar reference by selecting (for Ramp mode only) the kind of the trip out current visualization between the followed options: NOM the instrument shows the normalized
value of trip out current (referred to the nominal current). Example: for RCD type A with Idn=30mA the effective value of normalized trip out current can be up to 30mA
REAL the instrument shows the effective
value of the trip out current by considering the coefficients indicated by the IEC/EN61008 and IEC/EN61009 guidelines (1.414 for RCD type A, 1 for RCD type AC, 2 for RCD type B). Example: for RCD type A with Idn=30mA the effective value of trip out current can be up to
30mA * 1.414 = 42mA
NOTE: The selection of the two option involves only the choose of the trip out current visualization but not influence the outcome test (OK/NO)
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen
7. Touch the fourth icon at the bottom of the display and select the possible visualization of the contact voltage value at the end of measurement. The following options are possible:
The value of contact voltage is shown on
the display at the end of measurement (the test time will be slightly longer)
The value of contact voltage is not
shown on the display at the end of measurement. The symbol “- - -“ is shown
8. Insert the green, blue and black connectors of the three-pin shuko plug into the relevant instrument input terminals B3, B4, B1. As an alternative, use the single cables and apply the relevant alligator clips to the free ends of the cables. It is also possible to use the remote lead by inserting its multipolar connector into the input lead B1. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 10, Fig. 12, Fig. 13, Fig. 14 and Fig. 15.
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6.3.1. AUTO mode
9.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement.
The screen to the side is shown on the display when
the icon indicates the performance of the test.
10 The AUTO mode foresees the automatic execution of 6
measurements in a sequence: IdN x 1 with phase 0° (the RCD must trip,reset the
switch, icon )
IdN x 1 with phase 180° (the RCD must trip,reset
the switch, icon )
IdN x 5 with phase 0° (the RCD must trip,reset the
switch, icon )
IdN x 5 with phase 180° (the RCD must trip,reset
the switch, icon )
IdN x½ with phase 0° (RCD must not trip) IdN x½ with phase 180° (RCD must not trip, end of
test)
11
The test has a positive result if all tripping times of molded case type STD comply with what indicated in Table 4 (see § 12.4). The test has a negative result when one of the values is out of range. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system on test.
12 At the end of the test, if the tripping time of each test
complies with what is indicated in Table 4 (see § 12.4)
the instrument shows the symbol to signal that the test has been completed successfully, and displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
13 At the end of the test, if the tripping time of a test does
not comply with what is indicated in Table 4 (see §
12.4). the instrument shows the
symbol to signal that the test has not been completed successfully, and displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
CAUTION
A
ccording to standard EN61008, the test for Selective differential switches requires an interval of 60 seconds between the tests (30s for tests with ½ Idn). The instrument display shows a timer indicating the time remaining before the instrument can automatically perform the test.
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6.3.2. x½, x1, x2, x5 modes
9.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement.
The screen to the side (concerning multiplier x1) is
shown on the display when the icon indicates the performance of the test.
10
At the end of the test with multiplier x1/2, x1, x2 or x5 if the tripping time, for molded case type STD, is as listed in Table 4
the instrument shows the symbol to signal that the test has been completed successfully, and displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
11
At the end of the test, for molded case type STD, if the tripping time of a test does not comply with what is
indicated in Table 4the instrument shows the symbol to signal that the test has not been completed successfully, and displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
6.3.3. Mode x1 – Test on RCDs with delay time
9. At the end of the test, if the measured tripping time is within the interval: [limit delay = set delay time + value indicated in Table 4] the instrument displays
the
symbol to indicate the positive outcome of the
test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
10 At the end of the test, if the measured tripping time is
external the interval: [limit delay = set delay time + value indicated in Table 4] the instrument displays
the symbol to indicate the negative outcome of the test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1)
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6.3.4. Mode
The standard defines, for molded case type STD, the tripping times for RCDs at nominal current. The mode is used to detect the minimum tripping current (which could also be lower than the nominal voltage).
9.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement.
The screen to the side is shown on the display when the hourglass icon indicates the performance of the test.
10 At the end of the test, if the tripping current is within the
values of the table in the relevant §, the instrument
displays the
symbol to indicate the positive outcome of the test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
11 At the end of the test, if the tripping current is not within
the values of the table in the relevant §, the instrument
displays the symbol to indicate the negative outcome of the test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
12
For RCD type A and B it is possible to have a positive outcome also if the result is higher then the selected nominal current. This is due to the “REAL” option visualization selected (see § 6.3 – point 6)
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6.3.5. Test on earth leakage relay RCD
The instrument allows performing tests on earth leakage relay RCD with currents up to 10A (with optional accessory RCDX10)
8. Connect the instrument and the optional accessory RCDX10 to the installation (see Fig.
16). Pay attention to the connection of cables “1” and “2” of the RCDX10 accessory and to the direction of the current indicated by the arrow printed on the accessory. It is also possible to use the remote lead by inserting its multipolar connector into input lead B1
9.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement.
The screen to the side is shown on the display when the hourglass icon indicates the performance of the test.
10 At the end of the test, if the tripping current is lower to
the set value, the instrument displays the symbol to indicate the positive outcome of the test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1)
11 At the end of the test, if the tripping current is higher to
the set value, the instrument displays the symbol to indicate the negative outcome of the test and displays a screen like the one to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1)
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6.3.6. Anomalous situations
1. If the voltage between inputs B1 and B4 and inputs B1 and B3 is higher than 265V, the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
2. If the voltage between inputs B1 and B4 and inputs B1 and B3 is lower than 100V, the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
3. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B1 (phase conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
4. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B4 (neutral conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
5. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B3 (PE conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
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6. If the instrument detects that the phase and neutral leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Rotate the shuko plug or check the connection of measuring cables.
7. If the instrument detects that the phase and PE leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Check the connection of measuring cables.
8. If the differential switch being tested trips during the preliminary checks (performed automatically by the instrument before executing the selected test), the instrument does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. Check that the IdN set value is consistent with the differential switch in question and that all loads connected downstream of it are disconnected.
9. If the instrument detects a dangerious voltage on PE conductor it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests. Check the PE conductor and earth plant efficiency. This message can also appair in case of an insufficient pressure of the GO/STOP key
10 If the instrument detects a dangerious contact voltage
Ut (over the set limit 25V or 50V) in the starting pre­test, it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests. Check the PE conductor and earth plant efficiency
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11 If the instrument detects a voltage Vn-pe > 50V (or the
analogue Vn-pe >25V) it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the test for safety reasons. Check the PE conductor and earth plant efficiency
12 If the instrument detects in the input terminals a too
high external impedance such that it can not provides the nominal current, it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the test. Disconnect the possible loads downstream the LCD before perform the test
13
For only RCD type B if the instrument is not able to provide for the charging of the internal capacitors of the RCD, it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the test. Check that the VL-N voltage should be more than 190V
14
For only RCD type B if the instrument detects a input voltage VL-N <190V, it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the test. Chech the values of the voltages on the installation
15
For test on earth leakage relay RCD if the value set for the rated current of the protection device is out of the allowed range, the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side and stops the tests. Change the value of the rated current of the protection device
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6.4. LOOP: LINE IMPEDANCE/LOOP AND OVERALL EARTH RESISTANCE
This function is performed in compliance with standard IEC/EN61557-3 and allows measuring the line impedance, the fault loop impedance and the prospective short-circuit current.
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
Always connect the measuring cables to the instrument and to the alligator
clips with the accessories disconnected from the system
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
CAUTION
Depending on the selected electrical system (TT, TN or IT) some kind of connection and function modes are disabled by the instruments (see Table 2 )
The following operating modes are available
L-N Standard (STD) measurement of the line impedance between the phase
conductor and the neutral conductor and calculation of the assumed phase-to­neutral short-circuit current. This measurement is carried out even with high resolution (0.1m) through the optional accessory IMP57.
L-L Standard (STD) measurement of the line impedance between the two phase
conductors and calculation of the assumed phase-to-phase short-circuit current. This measurement is carried out even with high resolution (0.1m) through the optional accessory IMP57.
L-PE Standard (STD) measurement of the fault loop impedance between the phase
conductor and the earth conductor and calculation of the assumed phase-to­earth short-circuit current. This measurement is carried out even with high resolution (0.1m) through the optional accessory IMP57.
Ra Global earth resistance without causing the differential protections tripping in
systems with and without neutral (see § 12.11)
CAUTION
The measurement of line impedance or fault loop impedance involves the circulation of a maximum current according to the technical specifications of the instrument (see § 10.1). This could cause the tripping of possible magnetothermal or differential protections at lower tripping currents.
Fig. 17: P-N/P-PE measure for single-phase/two-phase 230V systems with shuko plug
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Fig. 18: P-N/P-PE measure for single-phase/two-phase 230V with cables and remote lead
Fig. 19: P-N/P-PE test for 400V+N+PE by means of single cables and remote lead
Fig. 20: P-P test for 400V+N+PE three-phase systems
Fig. 21: P-PE/P-N test for 400V + PE (no N) by means of single cables and remote lead
Fig. 22: P-PE measurement for IT systems by means of single cables and remote lead
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6.4.1. Test types
The protection of electrical lines is the essential part of a project so as to guarantee the correct functionality and avoid damages to persons or property. To this purpose, the safety guidelines impose on electrical designers also to design the electrical installation in order to reach:
1. The protection from short-circuits, that’s to say:
The breaking capacity of the protection device must be not lower than the supposed
short-circuit current in the point in which the device is installed
In case of short-circuit in any point of the protected line, the protection device must
trip on quickly enough to avoid that the insulation materials assume excessive temperatures
2. The protection from indirect contacts.
In order to verify the a.m. conditions, the instrument performs the following functions:
Check of protection from indirect contact – According to the type of distribution system (TT, TN, IT) set by the user, the instrument performs the measurement and verifies the condition imposed by the guidelines. Should it be reached, the instrument gives a positive outcome (see § 12.6, § 12.7,
§12.8)
kA Check of protection’s breaking capacity – The instrument detects the value
of the line impedance upstream to the measurement point, calculates the maximum value of short-circuit current and gives a positive outcome if the value is lower than the limit set by the user (see § 12.5)
I2t Check of protection from short-circuits – The instrument detects the value
of the line impedance upstream to the measurement point, calculates the value of short-circuit current and the corresponding value of the trip out time (t) of the protection device and gives a positive outcome if the value of specific energy passing through the protection device is lower than the specific short-circuit energy bearable by the cables according to the known relationship (see §
12.10):

tISK
2
2
*
where K and S are parameters of the cable, set by the user, that’s to say: K= parameter indicated by the guideline depending on the type of conductor material and on the material of the insulating sheath
S = section of the cable
To completion of the above checks, the instrument performs also:
Check of the coordination of protections – The instrument detects the value of the line impedance upstream to the measurement point, calculates the minimum value of short-circuit current and the corresponding value of the trip out time (t) of the protection device and gives a positive outcome if the value is lower than the limit set by the user (see § 12.9)
STD
Generic test
The IMP57 optional accessory allows the instrument to perform both individual and high resolution (0.1m) Line/Loop impedance measurements
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The following table summarizes the possible measures executable depending on the type of system (TT, TN and IT), of selected modes and the relationships that define limit values
TT TN IT
Mode Condition x OK outcome Condition x OK outcome Condition x OK outcome
L-L
STD
No outcome No outcome No outcome
kA
Isc L-L max < BC Isc L-L max < BC Isc L-L max < BC
I2t
(Isc L-L 3F)
2
* t < (K * S)2 (Isc L-L3F)2 * t < (K * S)2 (Isc L-L3F)2 * t < (K * S)2
(IscL-Lmin 2F) Tmax Tmax < Tlim (IscL-L min 2F) Tmax Tmax < Tlim (IscL-Lmin 2F) Tmax Tmax < Tlim
L-N
STD
No outcome No outcome No outcome
kA
Isc L-N max < BC Isc L-N max < BC Isc L-N max < BC
I2t
(Isc L-N)
2
* t < (K * S)2 (Isc L-N)2 * t < (K * S)2 (Isc L-N)2 * t < (K * S)2
(Isc L-N min ) Tmax  Tmax < Tlim (Isc L-N min ) Tmax  Tmax < Tlim (Isc L-N min ) Tmax  Tmax < Tlim
L-PE
STD
No outcome
kA
Isc L-PE max< BC
I2t
(Isc L-PE)
2
* t < (K * S)2 (Isc L-PE min ) Tmax  Tmax < Tlim Tlim  Ia  Isc L-PE MIN > Ia Utmeas < Utlim
Ra (No for IMP57)
STD
kA
I2t
(Rameas * Idn) < Utlim Isc L-PE MIN > Idn
Table 2: Conditions of positive outcome depending on the test parameters
Where:
Empty cells Not available mode for this particular combination of electric system Isc L-L_3F Prospective short circuit current three-phase Phase-Phase (see § 12.5) Isc L-L_Min2F Prospective short circuit current minimum two-phase Phase-Phase (see § 12.9) Isc L-N_Max Prospective short circuit current maximum Phase-Neutral (see § 12.5) Isc L-N_Min Prospective short circuit current minimum Phase-Neutral (see § 12.9) Isc L-PE_Max Prospective short circuit current maximum Phase-PE (see § 12.5) Isc L-PE_Min Prospective short circuit current minimum Phase-PE (see § 12.9) BC Breaking Capacity of the protection device - kA) K Constant relative to the I2t measurement (vedere § 12.10) S Section of conductor Tmax Maximum trip out time of the protection device Tlim Limit time of fault extinction by the protection set by the user Ut meas Contact voltage measured Ut lim Contact voltage limit (25V or 50V) Ra meas Global earth resistance measured Idn Trip out current of RCD devices
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6.4.2. STD Mode – Generic test
This mode performs the impedance measurement and the calculation of prospective short circuit current without applying any evaluation. Therefore, at the end of the test, no outcome is given by the instrument.
1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement only with the instrument or
the icon to execute the measurement with the instrument + optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10).
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the " L-L, L-N or L-PE” options. Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the "STD" option. Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen.
3. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measuring point, as the
impedance of these users could distort the test results.
4. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains
according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21.
5. Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-N and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test. The following screen appears on the instrument's display:
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6. The value of the assumed short-circuit current (Isc) is shown in the upper part of the display, while the Line/Loop ZPE impedance is shown at the bottom of the display.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
The Standard (Std) assumed short-circuit current (Isc) is calculated using the following formula:
MEAS
NOM
SC
Z
U
I
Z
MEAS
= measured L-L,L-N,L-PE loop impedance
U
NOM
= nominal voltage (depend on the system)
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6.4.3. Mode kA – Verify of breaking capacity of protection device
1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement only with the
instrument or the icon to execute the measurement with the instrument + optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10). Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the “L-L”, “L-N” or “L-PE” options (for TN systems only). Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the "kA" option.
Touch the icon in the lower right corner to set the maximum tripping current expressed in "kA" that the protection must interrupt. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Touch the icon to zero the value in the kA field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the breaking capacity of the protection between 1kA and 9999kA
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
4. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 in the nearest possible point to the protection device Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
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5.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive outcome, the screen to the side is shown by the instrument.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
6. In case of test failure (measured Isc Max current > set threshold), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.4. Mode I2t – Verify of protection against short-circuit
CAUTION
The verify of conductor protection against the thermic effect of short-circuit is performed under the following conditions:
Ambient temperature of 25°C Presence of external insulation (not live conductor) No harmonics Short-circuit at the beginning of the line or at the end of the line without
any overload protection
Not buried cable
The verify performed by the instrument DOES NOT replace in any case the project calculations
1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement only with the
instrument or the icon to execute the measurement with the instrument + optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10).
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the “L-L”, “L-N” or “L-PE” options (for TN systems only).
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the "I
2
t"
option.
Touch the icon in the bottom center to set the protection type and its rated current. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the type of protection (Fuse of type gG or aM or magnetothermal MCB in curve B, C, K, D).
Touch the “In” field. The following screen appears on the display:
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4. Touch the icon to zero the value in the In field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the RCD rated current within the values allowed by the instrument.
The following selections are available on the instrument
MCB current (B curve) selectable among:
6,10,13,15,16,20,25,32,40,50,63A
MCB current (C, K curves) selectable among:
0.5,1,1.6,2,4,6,10,13,15,16,20,25,32,40,50,63A
MCB current (D curve) selectable among: 0.5,1,1.6,2,4,6,10,13,15,16,20,25,32A Nominal current Fuse gG selectable among:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250A
Nominal current Fuse aM selectable among: 2, 4, 6,
8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630A
Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen.
Touch the icon in the bottom right corner to set the type, section and material forming the inner insulation of the cable of the line under test. The following screen appears on the display:
5.
Touch the “mm
2
” field and, by using the virtual keyboard, set and confirm the section value of the single cable free selectable
Touch the field “ ”and, by using the virtual keyboard, set and confirm the possible number of parallel cords. In the case that the circuit have only one conductor set the “1” value
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the type of conductor. The available options are Cu (Copper) and Al (Aluminum).
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the insulation type of the cable between the options: PVC, Rub/Butil (Rubber/Butyl rubber) and EPR/XLPE (Ethylene propylene rubber/Cross-linked polyethylene)
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
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6. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21. Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side
7.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive result (three-phase short-circuit current for the L-L case in the image supported by the cable with the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
8. In case of negative result (three-phase Isc current for the L-L case in the image NOT supported by the cable with the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.5. Mode - Verify of protection coordination
1. Select the reference country (see § 5.1.2), the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4). NOTE: for “USA” country
the TT and IT systems are not available
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement only with the
instrument or the icon to execute the measurement with the instrument + optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10).
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the “L-L”, “L-N” or “L-PE” options (for TN systems only).
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the " " option.
Touch the icon in the bottom center to set the protection type and its rated current. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the type of protection (Fuse of type gG or aM or magnetothermal MCB in curve B, C, K, D).
Touch the “In” field. The following screen appears on the display:
4. Touch the
icon to zero the value in the In field and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the RCD rated current within the values allowed by the instrument.
Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen.
Touch the icon in the lower right corner to set the tripping time of the RCD. The following screen appears on the display:
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5. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the protection tripping time between the options: 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.4s, 5s.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
6. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 in the farthest possible point respect the protection on test Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
7.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive result (minimum short-circuit current interrupted by the protection device within the time indicated by the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
8. In case of negative result (minimum short-circuit current NOT interrupted by the protection device within the time indicated by the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.6. Mode - Verify of protection coordination – Norvay country
1. Select the “Norvay” country (see § 5.1.2), the options “TN, or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4)
Touch the lower first icon. The following screen appears on the display.
:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement only with the
instrument or the icon to execute the measurement with the instrument + optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10).
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the “L-L”, “L-N” or “L-PE” options (for TN systems only).
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the " " option.
Touch the second icon to set the protection type and its rated current. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the type of protection (Fuse of type gG or aM or magnetothermal MCB in curve B, C, K, D).
Touch the “In” field. The following screen appears on the display:
4. Touch the icon to zero the value in the In field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the RCD rated current within the values allowed by the instrument.
Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen.
Touch the third icon to set the tripping time of the RCD. The following screen appears on the display:
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5. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the protection tripping time between the options: 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.4s, 5s.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Touch the fourth icon to set the calculation coefficient of the short circuit current Isc. The following screen appears on the display
6. Touch the icon to zero the value in the field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the calculation coefficient of the short circuit current Isc within the values allowed by the instrument
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen
7. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 in the farthest possible point respect the protection on test Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
8.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive result (minimum short-circuit current interrupted by the protection device within the time indicated by the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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9. In case of negative result (minimum short-circuit current NOT interrupted by the protection device within the time indicated by the performed selections), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
6.4.7. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (TN system)
1. Select the options "TN", “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement.
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the "L-PE" option. The right slide bar reference is
automatically set in position .
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
3. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the type of protection (Fuse of type gG or aM or magnetothermal MCB in curve B, C, K, D).
Touch the “In” field. The following screen appears on the display
4. Touch the icon to zero the value in the In field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the nominal current of the protection within the values allowed by the instrument (see § 6.4.4)
Confirm the choice by going back to the previous screen. Touch the icon in the lower right corner to set the tripping time of the protection. The following screen appears on the display
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5. Move the slide bar reference by selecting the protection tripping time between the options: 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.4s, 5s.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen
6. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 in the farthest possible point respect the protection on test. Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-N and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
7.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive result (calculated minimum short­circuit current HIGHER than tripping current of the protection device within the specified time – see §
12.6), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
8. In case of negative result (calculated minimum short­circuit current LOWER than tripping current of the protection device within the specified time – see §
12.6), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.8. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (IT systems)
1. Select the options "IT", “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement.
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the "L-PE" option. The right slide bar reference is
automatically set in position .
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
3. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 22. Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) and a possible N-PE voltage due to the IT system as shown in the screen to the side.
4.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test. In case of positive result (contact voltage at the point <50V or <25V), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument, which contains the value of the first fault current measured, expressed in mA (see § 12.8). With
Isc < 30mA the Ut value is not mdisplayed
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
5. In case of negative result (contact voltage at the point >50V or >25V), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Note the presence of the measurement result of the contact voltage highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.9. Verify of protection against indirect contacts (TT systems)
1. Select the options "TT", “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon on the left. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the icon to execute the measurement.
Move the middle slide bar reference by selecting the "
" option. The right slide bar reference is
automatically set in position
.
Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Touch the lower icon on the right. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the RCD tripping current between the values: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 650, 1000mA
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the connection type between the options: (presence of neutral conductor) or
(absence of neutral
conductor)
Confirm the choices by going back to the initial measurement screen.
4. If possible, disconnect all loads connected downstream of the measured point, as the impedance of these users could distort the test results. Connect the shuko plug, the alligator clips or the remote lead to the electrical mains according to Fig. 10, Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. The connection point of the instrument (near or far from the protection) is usually irrelevant to the test as the resistance of the wires is negligible compared to the value of earth resistance. Note the presence of the correct voltage values between L-L and L-PE corresponding to the selections carried out in the initial phase (see § 5.1.4) as shown in the screen to the side.
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5.
Press the GO/STOP key for 2s or the START key on the remote lead. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
In case of positive result (overall earth resistance lower than the ratio between limit contact voltage and RCD tripping current), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument, which contains the contact voltage value in the secondary display.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
6. In case of negative result (overall earth resistance higher than the ratio between limit contact voltage and RCD tripping current), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument.
Note the presence of the measurement result of the contact voltage highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.10. Impedance measurement by means of the accessory IMP57
Impedance measurements performed with the optional accessory IMP57 involve its connection to the instrument via optical connector through the optical cable/RS-232 C2001 supplied with same accessory. The IMP57 must be directly powered by the mains on which measurements are performed. For detailed information, please refer to the user manual of the accessory IMP57.
Please find below the procedure for the measurement of STD L-L impedance in TN systems. The same procedures can be applied to any other case considering what is reported in previous chapters.
1. Select the options "TN", “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4).
Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the lower icon on the left. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Move the left slide bar reference by selecting the
icon to execute the measurement with the accessory IMP57.
Move the central slide bar reference by selecting the "L-L" option.
Move the right slide bar reference by selecting the "STD" option.
Confirm the choice by going back to the following initial measurement screen.
3.
The
symbol on the display indicates that the accessory IMP57 is not connected to the instrument or not powered directly by the mains.
Connect the IMP57 to the instrument via the cable C2001 and to the powered system via the input terminals C1, C2 and P1, P2 placed on it (see the IMP57 user manual). The following screen appears on the display:
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4.
The symbol indicates the correct connection and recognition of the IMP57 by the instrument. Check the green STATUS LED lighting on the IMP57.
The value of the voltage between the measurement points is shown in the upper part of the display.
Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument to start the test. The following screen is shown on the display (in case of L-L measurement in STD mode)
5. The standard (STD) short-circuit current is shown in the upper part of the display.
The P-P Loop impedance values, in addition to its resistive and reactive components, are shown in the central part of the display, expressed in m.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.4.11. Anomalous situations
1. If the instrument detects an L-N or L-PE voltage higher than the maximum limit (265V), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. Check the connection of measuring cables.
2. If the instrument detects an L-N or L-PE voltage lower than the minimum limit (100V), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. Check that the system being tested is supplied.
3. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B1 (phase conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
4. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B4 (neutral conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
5. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B3 (PE conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
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6. If the instrument detects that the phase and neutral leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Rotate the shuko plug or check the connection of measuring cables.
7. If the instrument detects that the phase and PE leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Check the connection of measuring cables.
8. If the instrument detects a danger voltage on PE conductor, it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. This message can also appair in case of an insufficient pressure of the GO/STOP key
9. If the instrument detects a voltage VN-PE>50V (or >25V depending on the selection), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side
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6.5. SEQ: PHASE SEQUENCE AND PHASE CONCORDANCE TEST
This function is performed in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557-7 and allows testing the phase sequence and concordance by direct contact with live parts (not on cables
with insulating sheath). The following operating modes are available:
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
The connection of the test leads to the instrument and to the alligator clips
must always done with accessories disconnected by the installation
1T one lead measurement 2T two leads measurement.
Fig. 23: Phase sequence check of 1T phases with terminal and remote lead
Fig. 24: Phase sequence check of 2T phases with terminal and remote lead
1. Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the “1T” icon to set the measuring mode. The following screen appears on the display:
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2.
Move the slide bar reference in the position "1T" for the selection of the test with 1 terminal or in the position "2T" for the selection of the test with 2 terminals.
Confirm the choice by going back to the following initial measurement screen.
3. Insert the blue and black connectors of the single cables in the corresponding input
terminals of the instrument B4, B1 (2T measurement). Insert in the free end of the cables the corresponding alligator clips or tips. It is also possible to use the remote lead by inserting its multipolar connector into the input lead B1. Connect the alligator clips, the tips or the remote lead to phase L1 and N according to Fig. 23 and Fig. 24.
4.
Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument or the START key on the remote lead. The instrument will start the measurement. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system under test.
The symbol for the tip on phase L1 and the hourglass indicating the status of pending recognition of a voltage higher than the maximum allowed.
5. Once the correct voltage recognized, the symbol is shown on the display. The instrument gives out a long sound until input voltage is present.
6. At the end of phase L1 acquisition, the instrument is in standby waiting for the signal on phase L2 and showing the symbol of "disconnected tip" as shown in the screen to the side.
Under these conditions, connect the alligator clips, the tips or the remote lead to phase L2 and N in accordance with Fig. 23 and Fig. 24.
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7. The symbol for the tip on phase L2 and the hourglass indicating the status of pending recognition of a voltage higher than the maximum allowed.
Once the correct voltage recognized, the symbol is shown on the display.
8. At the end of the test, if the detected phase sequence is correct, the instrument displays a screen like the one shown to the side (result "1-2-3").
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
9. At the end of the test, if the two detected voltages are in phase (phase concordance between two distinct three-phase systems), the instrument displays a screen like the one to the side (result "1-1-").
10 At the end of the test, if the detected phase sequence
is not correct, the instrument displays a screen like the one shown to the side (result "2-1-3").
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.5.1. Anomalous situations
1. If between the test start and the acquisition of the first voltage or between the acquisition of the first and second voltage, a time longer than around 10s has elapsed, the instrument displays a screen like the one to the side.
2. If the instrument detects an input voltage higher than the maximum limit, it will display a screen like the one to the side.
3. If the instrument detects an input voltage frequency exceeding the allowed full scale, it will display a screen like the one to the side.
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6.6. LEAKAGE: LEAKAGE CURRENT MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING
This function allows measuring and recording the leakage current in single-phase or three­phase systems by means of the optional accessory HT96U clamp.
Fig. 25: Indirect measurement of leakage current in three-phase systems
Fig. 26: Direct measurement of leakage current in three-phase systems
1. Touch the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the icon to set the full scale of the used clamp. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Touch the arrow keys
or to set the full scale value of the selected HT96U clamp in the 1A ÷ 3000A range. Press and hold the keys for a quick selection of values
Touch the icon to set recording parameters. The following screen appears on the display :
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3. Move the left slide bar cursor in order to select the aggregation time (see § 12.17) among the options: 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min
Move the central slide bar cursor (“GO” symbol) to the positions:
Manual start of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key (at the next minute after the pressure
of key)
Automatic start of recording at the date/time
set by the user (after a preliminary pressure of GO/STOP key in order to set the instrument in stand-by mode). Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
Move the right slide bar cursor (“STOP” symbol) in the positions:
Manual stop of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key
Automatic stop of recording at the date/time
set by the user. Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
4.
Insert the external clamp into instrument input I1
5. For indirect measurements of leakage current, connect the external clamp according to
Fig. 25. For direct measurements of leakage current, connect the clamp according to Fig. 26 and disconnect possible additional earth connections that could influence the test results.
CAUTION
Possible additional earth connections could influence the measured value. In case of real difficulty in removing them, we recommend performing the measurement in an indirect way.
6. The real time value of the measured leakage current (Irms) and it’s maximum value (Imax) appears on the display as shown in the screen to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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7.
Press the GO/STOP key to start recording. The instrument enters stand-by mode (waiting for the next
minute or the set date/time) and the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side.
8.
With recording running, the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side.
Touch the “ ” icon to read in real time the information about on-going recording. The following screen appears on the display
9. The screen contains:
The number of recording The date/time of recording start (if automatic) The date/time of recording stop (if automatic) The aggregation time set The number of aggregation intervals recorded The residual memory capacity expressed in DD-HH-
MM
10
Press GO/STOP key to stop recording; the instrument automatically saves the result in its memory (see §
7.1.3). The message to the side is shown.
Confirm by touching the “ ” icon or touch the
” icon to go back to the previous screen
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6.7. EARTH: MEASUREMENT OF EARTH RESISTANCE
The instrument allows performing the measurement of earth resistance of an installation in the following ways:
Measurement of earth resistance with 3-wire or 2-wire voltammetric method Measurement of ground resistivity () with Wenner 4-wire method Measurement of resistance of individual rods without disconnecting them by means of
the optional clamp T2100
6.7.1. 3-wire or 2-wire earth measurement and 4-wire ground resistivity
The measurement is carried out in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557-5.
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT III 300V to earth with a maximum voltage of 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument to installations with voltages exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could result in electrical shocks to the user and damage to the instrument.
Always connect the measuring cables to the instrument and to the alligator
clips with the accessories disconnected from the system.
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
If the length of the cables supplied is not suitable for the installation under
test, you can create your own extensions following the indications in §
12.12.
Fig. 27: Three-wire earth resistance measurement
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Fig. 28: Two-wire earth resistance measurement using an auxiliary rod
Fig. 29: Two-wire earth resistance measurement from the panel board
Fig. 30: Ground resistivity measurement
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1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings
of the instrument (see § 5.1.4). Touch the icon. The screen to the side (TT and IT systems) is shown on the display. The instrument automatically carries out the test in presence of voltage between the inputs (shown on the display) and blocks the test in case of voltage higher than 10V Touch the first icon in the lower left corner to set the measuring mode. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the slide bar reference in the position " " for the selection of the earth measurement with
voltammetric method, in the
position for the
resistance measurement with use of optional clamp T2100 (see § 6.7.3) or in the "" position for the measurement of ground resistivity. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Touch the second icon in the lower left corner to set the tripping current of the differential switch (TT and IT systems). The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the slide bar reference in the position corresponding to the value of the tripping current of the RCD differential switch as shown in the screen to the side. On the basis of this selection and the value of contact voltage (25V or 50V), the instrument performs the calculation of the limit value of earth resistance (see
§ 12.11) that will compare with the measured value in order to provide the final positive or negative result of the measurement.
4.
For TN systems, the instrument shows the initial screen as in the figure to the side.
Touch the central icon to set the rated current of the RCD. The following screen appears on the display:
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5. Touch the icon to zero the value in the "A" field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of fault current (declared by the Energy distribution board) between 1A and 9999A. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Touch the icon in the lower right corner to set the tripping time of the RCD. The following screen appears on the display:
6. Touch the icon to zero the value in the "s" field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the time for fault elimination t (declared by the Energy distribution board) between 0.04s and 10s. On the basis of previous selections, the instrument performs the calculation of the maximum limit of earth resistance according to the value of maximum allowable contact voltage (see § 12.11) that will compare with the measured value in order to provide the final positive or negative result of the measurement. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
7.
For resistivity measurement, the instrument shows the initial screen as in the figure to the side.
Touch the icon to the right to set the measurement unit and the distance between the test probes. The following screen appears on the display:
8. Move the slide bar reference on the left to select the measurement unit of the distance between the options: m (meters) or ft (feet).
Move the slide bar reference on the right to select the distance "d" between the measuring probes choosing between 1m 10m (3ft 30ft).
Confirm the choices by going back to the initial measurement screen.
9. Connect the blue, red, green and black cables to the corresponding instrument input
terminals H, S, ES, E, then add the alligator clips, if necessary.
10Extend, if necessary, the blue and red measuring cables on a separate way by means of
cables with proper section. Adding any extension does not require calibration and does not affect the measured earth resistance value.
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11 Drive the auxiliary rods into the ground keeping to the distance instructions provided by the
standards (see § 12.12).
12Connect the alligator clips to the auxiliary rods and to the installation under test
according to Fig. 27, Fig. 28, Fig. 29 or Fig. 30.
13
Press the GO/STOP key. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument
from the system under test. The symbol is shown on the display for the entire duration of the test.
For earth resistance measurement in TT/IT systems, in case of positive result, the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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For earth resistance measurement in TT systems, in case of negative result (see § 12.7), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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For earth resistance measurement in IT systems, in case of negative result (see § 12.8), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1)
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For earth resistance measurement in TN systems, in case of positive result (see § 12.11), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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For earth resistance measurement in TN systems, in case of negative result (see § 12.11), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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If the resistance value of Rs or Rh probes is > 100 * Rmeasured the instrument performs the measurement considering an accuracy of 10% of reading and marks the value in red in corrispondance of Rs and/or Rh the screen to the side is displayed
19
For ground resistivity measurement, the screen to the side is shown by the instrument. It contains the value of "" expressed in m and the "Vn" value of the possible interfering voltage measured by the instrument during the test.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.7.2. 3-wire or 2-wire earth measure – USA, Extra Europe and Germany countries
1. Select the “USA”, “Extra Europe” or “Germany” reference countries (see § 5.1.2). Select the options “TN”, “TT” (measurement not available for USA
country) or “IT” (measurement not available for USA country), “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the
reference voltage in the general settings of the
instrument (see § 5.1.4). Touch the icon. The screen to the side (TT and IT systems) is shown on the display. The instrument automatically carries out the test in presence of voltage between the inputs (shown on the display) and blocks the test in case of voltage higher than 10V Touch the first icon in the lower left corner to set the measuring mode. The following screen appears on the display:
2.
Move the slide bar reference in the position "
" for
the selection of the earth measurement with
voltammetric method, in the
position for the
resistance measurement with use of optional clamp T2100 (see § 6.7.3) or in the "" position for the measurement of ground resistivity. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Touch the second icon in the lower left corner to set the tripping current of the differential switch (TT and IT systems). The following screen appears on the display:
3. Move the slide bar reference in the position corresponding to the value of the tripping current of the RCD differential switch as shown in the screen to the side. On the basis of this selection and the value of contact voltage (25V or 50V), the instrument performs the calculation of the limit value of earth resistance (see
§ 12.11) that will compare with the measured value in order to provide the final positive or negative result of the measurement.
4.
For TN systems, the instrument shows the initial screen as in the figure to the side.
Touch the second icon to set the limit value of the earth resistance which will be used by the instrument as reference. The following screen appears on the display:
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5. Touch the icon to zero the value in the "" field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of limit earth resistance between 1 and 999. Confirm the choice by going back to the initial measurement screen.
Connect the instrument to the installation as indicated in the points 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the § 6.7.1)
6.
Press the GO/STOP key. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument
from the system under test. The symbol is shown on the display for the entire duration of the test.
For earth resistance measurement in TT/IT systems, in case of positive result (see § 12.7), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
7.
For earth resistance measurement in TT systems, in case of negative result (see § 12.7), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh). Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1).
8.
For earth resistance measurement in IT systems, in case of negative result (see § 12.8), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains the value of contact voltage in the secondary display, the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1)
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9.
For earth resistance measurement in TN systems, in case of positive result (measured value LOWER than set limit value), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains also the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
10
For earth resistance measurement in TN systems, in case of negative result (measured value HIGHER than set limit value), the screen to the side is displayed by the instrument. It contains also the value of contact resistance of the voltage probe (Rs) and the value of contact resistance of the current probe (Rh).
Note the presence of the measurement result highlighted in red.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.7.3. Earth measurement with optional clamp T2100
This measurement allows evaluating the partial resistances of the single earth rods of complex ring networks without disconnecting them and performs the calculation of the corresponden parallel resistance. Please refer to the user manual of clamp T2100 for specific details. The following measurement methods are available:
Measurement of rod resistance with direct connection of clamp T2100 to the instrument. Measurement of rod resistance by means of clamp T2100 used independently and
subsequent connection of the clamp to the instrument for data transfer.
CAUTION
The measurement carried out by clamp T2100 can be used to evaluate single rods resistance values within an earth installation without disconnecting the rods, assuming they do not affect each other (see Fig. 31).
Fig. 31: Resistance measurement of single rods with clamp T2100
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1. Select the options “TN, TT or “IT”, “25 or 50V”, “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference voltage in the general settings
of the instrument (see § 5.1.4). Touch the icon, touch the first icon in the lower left corner and set the
measurement mode (see § 6.7.1 point 2). The
following screen appears on the display. The icon indicates that the clamp T2100 is not connected to the instrument or is not in "RS232" mode. Configure the same settings on the protection parameters depending on the type of system (TT, TN or IT) (see § 6.7.1 points 3, 4, 5, 6 or see § 6.7.2 points 3, 4, 5)
2.
Connect the clamp T2100 by inserting the connector into input In1 of the instrument. Turn the clamp on and put it in "RS232" mode (see the user manual of the clamp). The
symbol appears on the display of the clamp. In these conditions, the instrument- clamp group is ready to perform the measurements. The following screen is shown on the display by the instrument.
3. The meaning of the symbols is the following:
This icon indicate the correct serial
connection of the clamp to the instrument
Touch this icon to zero all the values of the
measured probes and the correspondent parallel resistance
Touch this icon to add a rod to the
measurement. The "N " parameter increases by one unit.
RA indicates the calculation of the parallel of
resistances for each measurement performed on each rod.
This indicates the value of contact voltage
resulting from the measurement.
N  indicates the number of rods in the measure.  R
indicates the resistance value of the rod
currently measured.
It allows downloading on the instrument the
memory contents of clamp T2100 in order to obtain the final result of the measurement.
Rods resistance measurement with clamp T2100 connected to the instrument
4. Connect the clamp to the first rod of the earth network considered as shown in Fig. 31.
Note the value of the resistance in the R field and press the icon to insert this value in the calculation of parallel resistance and increase the N parameter by one unit (N =1)
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5. After the insertion of the value of the first rod it will be not possible to transfer the
eventually measrements saved inside the T2100 by means the key. Perform the same procedure for each rod of the network in question. At the end of the measurements, press the GO/STOP key on the instrument. The following screen appears on the display
6.
The RA field shows the value of the resistances in parallel performed on each rod of the earth network considered. This value is compared with the maximum limit value calculated by the instrument according to the selections made on the parameters of the protections.
In case of positive result (see § 12.7 and § 12.11), the
instrument shows the symbol and it is also possible to scroll through the values of partial resistances by
touching the keys and
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
7. In case of negative result (see § 12.7 and § 12.11), the
instrument shows the symbol and the result value appears in red like in the screen to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
Rods resistance measurement with clamp T2100 used in an independent way
1. Turn the clamp T2100 on, perform the measurements on each rod of the earth network considered by saving the results in its internal memory (see the user manual of clamp T2100).
2. At the end of the measurement, connect the clamp T2100 to the instrument by inserting the connector into input In1 and put it in "RS232" mode (see the user manual of clamp
T2100). The symbol appears on the display of the clamp.
3. Touch the icon. Any data stored in the memory of the clamp is downloaded in the
instrument and slides in sequence on the display. At the end of the operation, the symbol disappears from the display
4. With the clamp connected to the instrument is possible to perform and add other measurements according to the actions described in the previous point 4
5. Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument and observe the positive or negative results of the measurement as shown in points 6 and 7 of the previous mode.
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6.7.4. Anomalous situations in 3-wire and 2-wire earth measurements
1. When starting a measurement, if the instrument detects
an interfering voltage higher than 10V at the volt and ampere circuits input, it does not perform the test and displays the screen to the side.
2. When starting a measurement, the instrument checks
the continuity of measuring cables. If the voltmetric
circuit (red cable S and green cable ES) is interrupted or its resistance value is too high, the
instrument displays a screen similar to the one on the side. Check that the terminals are properly connected and that the rod connected to terminal S is not driven into a pebbly or scarcely conductive ground. In this latter case, pour water around the rod to decrease its resistance value (see § 12.12)
3. When starting a measurement, the instrument checks
the continuity of measuring cables. If the ampermetric
circuit (blue cable H and black cable E) is interrupted or its resistance value is too high, the
instrument displays a screen similar to the one on the side. Check that the terminals are properly connected and that the rod connected to terminal H is not driven into a pebbly or scarcely conductive ground. In this latter case, pour water around the rod to decrease its resistance value (see § 12.12)
4. When starting a measurement, the instrument checks
the situation of B2 (S) and B3 (ES) inputs. In case of reverse of conductors on the installation it blocks the test and the message is shown
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6.8. AUX: MEASURE AND RECORDING OF AMBIENT PARAMETERS
By means of external transducers, this function allows measuring and recording the following environmental parameters:
°C air temperature in °C by means of thermometric transducer °F air temperature in °F by means of thermometric transducer Lux(20) illuminance by means of luxmetric transducer with a 20Lux capacity Lux(2k) illuminance by means of luxmetric transducer with a 2kLux capacity Lux(20k) illuminance by means of luxmetric transducer with a 20kLux capacity RH% air relative humidity by means of humidity transducer mV input DC voltage (without applying any transduction constant)
Fig. 32: Measurement of environmental parameters through external probes
1
Touch the icon and then the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display.
Touch the icon to set the type of measurement. The following screen appears on the display:
2 Move the slide bar reference to select the type of
measurement among the options: °C (temperature in Celsius degrees), °F (temperature in Fahrenheit degrees), Lux(20) (illuminance with 20Lux capacity), Lux(2k) (illuminance with 2kLux capacity), Lux(20k) (illuminance with 20kLux capacity) ,%RH (relative humidity), mV (measurement of DC voltage up to 1V)
Touch the icon to set the parameters of recording. The followed screen is shown
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3 Move the left slide bar cursor in order to select the
aggregation time (see § 12.17) among the options: 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min
Move the central slide bar cursor (“GO” symbol) to the positions:
Manual start of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key (at the next minute after the pressure
of key)
Automatic start of recording at the date/time
set by the user (after a preliminary pressure of GO/STOP key in order to set the instrument in stand-by mode). Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
Move the right slide bar cursor (“STOP” symbol) in the positions:
Manual stop of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key
Automatic stop of recording at the date/time
set by the user. Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
4
Insert in the auxiliary I1 input the transducer necessary for the desired measurement as shown in Fig. 32
5 The measured value appears on the display in real time
as shown in the screen to the side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement (see § 7.1).
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6.
Press the GO/STOP key to start recording. The instrument enters stand-by mode (waiting for the next
minute or the set date/time) and the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side.
7.
With recording running, the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side.
Touch the “ ” icon to read in real time the information about on-going recording. The following screen appears on the display
8. The screen contains:
The number of recording The date/time of recording start (if automatic) The date/time of recording stop (if automatic) The aggregation time set The number of aggregation intervals recorded The residual memory capacity expressed in DD-HH-
MM
9.
Press GO/STOP key to stop recording; the instrument automatically saves the result in its memory (see §
7.1.3). The message to the side is shown.
Confirm by touching the “ ” icon or touch the
” icon to go back to the previous screen
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6.9. ΔV%: VOLTAGE DROP OF MAIN LINES
This feature allows to evaluating the percentage value of voltage drop between two points of a main line in which a protection device is installed and comparing this value to possible limit value specified by guidelines. The following modes are available:
L-N Measurement of Phase to Neutral line impedance. The test can be performed
also with high resolution (0.1m) with optional accessory IMP57
L-L Measurement of Phase to Phase line impedance. The test can be performed
also with high resolution (0.1m) with optional accessory IMP57
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
Always connect the measuring cables to the instrument and to the alligator
clips with the accessories disconnected from the system
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
CAUTION
The measurement of line impedance or fault loop impedance involves the circulation of a maximum current according to the technical specifications of the instrument (see § 10.1). This could cause the tripping of possible magnetothermal protections at lower tripping currents.
Fig. 33: Connection of the instrument for L-N mode voltage drop measurement
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Fig. 34: Connection of the instrument for L-L mode voltage drop measurement
1. Select the option “50Hz or 60Hz” and the reference
Phase-Neutral or Phase-Phase voltage in the general settings of the instrument (see § 5.1.4). Touch the
icon and then the icon. The screen to the side appears on the display. Touch the lower left icon to set the type of measurement. The following screen appears on the display
2. Move the second slide bar reference and select the type of measurement between the options: L-L (Phase­Phase measurement) or L-N (Phase-Neutral measurement).
Move the third slide bar reference and select the icon to carry out measurement with the optional accessory IMP57 (see § 6.4.10). Move the first slide bar reference thus selecting options:
Impedance measurement performed with the
instrument only. With this option the icon “ ” is shown on the display
Possibility for the operator to manually
set the Offset Z1 impedance without carrying out the first measurement. With this option the icon “
” is shown on the display and the following
screen appears on the display
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3. Touch the icon to zero the value in the “” field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of the
Offset Z1 impedance within the range 0.000 to 9999. Confirm the selection and go back to the
previous screen. Touch the second lower icon and set the value of the rated current of the protection device on the main line being tested. The following screen appears on the display
4. Touch the icon to zero the value in “A” field and
use the virtual keyboard to set the value of rated current of protection device in the range 1A to 9999A. Confirm selection and go back to the previous screen.
Touch the third lower icon and set the maximum allowed limit value of voltage drop (V%) for the main line being tested. The following screen appears on the display.
5. Touch the icon to zero the value in the “%” field
and use the virtual keyboard to set the value of V% in the range 1% to 99%.
Confirm the selection and go back to the previous screen
6.
Go to step no. 9 in case the value of Z1 (Offset) has been set manually. In case of the value of Z1 (Offset) has NOT been manually set connect the instrument to the initial point of the main line being tested (typically downstream to a protection device) according to Fig. 33 or Fig. 34 in order to carry out the first Z1 (Offset) impedance measurement. In this case the instrument will measure the impedance upstream of the initial point of the main line being tested taking it as start reference. The following screen (referred to L-L measurement) appears on the display
7. Touch the icon “ ” to start the first Z1 (Offset)
impedance measurement. The symbol “ ” appears on the display during measurement. At the end of measurement the following screen appears on the display
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8.
The value of Z1 (Offset) impedance is shown on the display and is automatically included on the lower right icon, together with the “ ” symbol to indicate the instantaneous saving of the value
9. Connect the instrument to the final point of the main line being tested according to Fig. 33 or Fig. 34 in order to measure the Z2 impedance at the end of line. The screen to the side is displayed. Note the previously measured Z1 (Offset) value displayed
10
Press the GO/STOP key on the instrument to measure the Z2 impedance and complete the V% voltage drop measurement. During this whole stage, do not disconnect the measuring leads of the instrument from the system being tested
In case of positive result (maximum percentage value
of calculated voltage drop according to § 12.11 < set limit value), the screen to the side is displayed by
the instrument, which contains the value of the Z2 end of line impedance together the Z1 (Offset) value.
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save
the measurement (see § 7.1)
11
In case of negative result (maximum percentage
value of calculated voltage drop according to §
12.11 > set limit value), the screen to the side is
displayed by the instrument, which contains the value of the Z2 end of line impedance together with the Z1 (Offset) value. Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save measurement (see § 7.1)
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6.9.1. Anomalous situations
1. If the instrument detects an L-N or L-PE voltage higher than the maximum limit (265V), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. Check the connection of measuring cables
2. If the instrument detects an L-N or L-PE voltage lower than the minimum limit (100V), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. Check that the system being tested is supplied
3. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B1 (phase conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests
4. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B4 (neutral conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests
5. If the instrument detects the absence of the signal to terminal B3 (PE conductor), it provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the execution of the tests.
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6. If the instrument detects that the phase and neutral leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Rotate the shuko plug or check the connection of measuring cables
7. If the instrument detects that the phase and PE leads are inverted, it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Check the connection of measuring cables
8. If the instrument detects a danger voltage on PE conductor, it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side. This message can also appair in case of an insufficient pressure of the GO/STOP key
9. If the instrument detects a voltage VN-PE>50V (or >25V depending on the selection), it does not carry out the test and displays a screen like the one to the side
10 If during the measurement the instruments detects an
end of line impedance value lower than the initial line impedance value it does not carry out the test and a screen similar to the one reported to the side is displayed. Check the status of the main line being tested
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6.10. PQA: MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING OF MAIN PARAMETERS
In this section the instrument allows the below operations:
Real-time display of numeric values of any electrical parameters of a single-phase and
three-phase 3-wire or 4-wire system, harmonic analysis of voltages and currents up to 49th order, power/energies and power peaks absorbed/generated
Real-time display of any input signal waveform, histogram graphics of harmonics
analysis, vector diagrams of mutual angles between voltages and currents and voltage unbalances
Recording (by pressing the GO/STOP key) of TRMS values of voltages, voltage
anomalies (sags, swells) with 20ms resolution, currents, corresponding harmonics, active, reactive and apparent powers, power factors and cosphi, active, reactive and apparent energies. It will be possible to analyze the recorded data ONLY by
transferring them onto a PC
Saving (by pressing the SAVE key) of an “Instant” sampling of instantaneous values of any parameters present at instrument input in the instrument’s memory.
CAUTION
The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with
overvoltage category CAT IV 300V to earth and max 600V between inputs. Do not connect the instrument on installations with voltage exceeding the limits indicated in this manual. Exceeding these limits could cause electrical shock to the user and damage to the instrument.
Always connect the measuring cables to the instrument and to the alligator
clips with the accessories disconnected from the system
We recommend holding the alligator clip respecting the safety area created
by the hand protection (see § 4.2).
6.10.1. Connections types
The following types of electric systems can be selected in the instrument:
Three-phase system 3-4WIRES (three-phase + neutral + PE) Three-phase system 3-3WIRES (three-phase without neutral + PE) Three-phase system 3-ARON (three-phase + PE) Single-phase system 1-2WIRES (phase + neutral) Three-phase system 4-wires 3-High Leg – for USA country Two-phase system 3-wires 3-Y Open – for USA country Three-phase system 3-wires 3- Open – for USA country Two-phase system 3-wires 3-2El. ½ – for USA country Two-phase system 3-wires 1- CentrePoint – for USA country
Below, the connection schemes corresponging to the above-described situations are reported:
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Fig. 35: Connection for measurement on single-phase 1-2WIRES
Fig. 36: Connection for measurement on Three-phase system 3-4WIRES
Fig. 37: Connection for measurement on Three-phase system 3-3WIRES
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Fig. 38: Connection for measurement on Three-phase system 3-ARON
Fig. 39: Connection for measurement on Three-phase system 4-wires 3-High Leg
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Fig. 40: Connection for measurement on Three-phase system 3-wires 3- Open
Fig. 41: Connection for measurement on Two-phase system 3-wires 3-Y Open
Fig. 42: Connection for measurement on Two-phase system 3-wires 3-2El. ½
Fig. 43: Connection for measurement on Two-phase system 3-wires 1- CentrePoint
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6.10.2. General settings
1. Touch the icon and then the icon. The
display shows the screen on the right.
Touch the icon in order to set:
The type of connection The nominal reference voltage and the percentage
of positive and negative thresholds for the detection of voltage anomalies
The ratio of possible VT transformers presents on
the installations
The type and the full scale of transducers clamps
used for phase and neutral currents
The aggregation time and the type of recording
start/stop
The type of possible pre-set configuration
The display shows the following screen
2. Touch the interactive scheme to select the type of connection among the possible situations of § 6.10.1. Note the description in the bottom part of the display.
Touch the or icon keys in order to set the nominal value V of the phase-neutral voltage (single­phase or three-phase 4-wire systems) for the detection of voltage anomalies (sags, swells) within the range: 12V 600V. Press and hold the keys for a quick selection of value.
Touch the or icon keys in order to set the % percentage of positive (sags detection) and negative (swell detection) thresholds with respect to the nominal voltage within the range: 3% 30%. Press and hold the keys for a quick selection of values
Touch the or icon keys in order to set the ratio of possible VT transformers presents on the installations within the range: 1 3000. Press and hold the keys for a quick selection of values. With no VT on
the installation (direct connection) the value of this parameter must be always 1
Touch the icon in order to set the type and the full scale of the used transducer clamps. The display shows the following screen
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3. Move the slide bar cursor in order to select the type of clamp for phase current and neutral current measurement (marked in blue color), considering that the clamps can be of different types, between the options:
 Flexible transducer clamp type (FLEX)   Standard rigid clamp (STD)
Touch the or icon keys in order to set the full scale value of the clamps selected for phase and neutral current (marked in blue color) between the options: 300A or 3000A (FLEX clamp), range: 1A ÷ 3000A (STD clamp). Press and hold the keys for a quick selection of values
Touch the icon to set the parameters of recording. The following screen is shown
4. Move the left slide bar cursor in order to select the aggregation time (see § 12.17) among the options: 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min
Move the central slide bar cursor (“GO” symbol) to the positions:
Manual start of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key (at the next minute after the pressure
of key)
Automatic start of recording at the date/time
set by the user (after a preliminary pressure of GO/STOP key in order to set the instrument in stand-by mode). Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
Move the right slide bar cursor (“STOP” symbol) in the positions:
Manual stop of recording by pressing the
GO/STOP key
Automatic stop of recording at the date/time
set by the user. Touch the corresponding field to set the date/time in the “MM:DD:YY HH:MM” format and confirm
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5. Touch the
icon in order to select the pre-set configuration (see § 12.18) among those made available by the instrument. A screen like the one to the side is shown. The following options can be selectable:
EN50160 Automatic setting of internal
parameters through the instrument in compliance with voltage quality network requirements of guideline EN50160
kWh Automatic setting of internal parameters
through the instrument for the analysis of power/energy problems
HARM Automatic setting of internal parameters
by the instrument for voltage/current harmonic analysis
DEFAULT Automatic setting of all recording
parameters
Confirm each setting by touching the icon or touch
the icon to go back to main screen
6.
Insert the connectors of the test cables into the B1, B2, B3, B4 input terminals for voltage measurements depending on the selected connection type. Insert the remaining free end of the cables into the corresponding crocodiles or tips. Connect crocodiles or test leads to phase L1, L2, L3 and N according to the images in § 6.10.1. Connect the clamps to I1, I2, I3 and I4 inputs and to the phase conductors according to the images in § 6.10.1. The arrow on the clamp must point in the direction in which the current normally flows from the generator to the load
6.10.3. Display of measurements
7. The screen like the one to the side shows the numerical real-time values of electric parameters, referred to a three-phase 4-wire system. For the meaning of the parameters, please refer to § 12.16
Touch the icon to show the pages (the number of which depends on the type of selected connections) of the TRMS values relevant to total powers, total power factors and values referred to the single phases as shown in the following screen
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement on the display as instantaneous snapshot (see § 7.1)
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8. The “ ” and “ ” symbols show the Inductive or Capacitive type of the load, respectively.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement on the display as instantaneous snapshot (see § 7.1)
9. Touch the icon to access the pages of
absorbed/generated power/energies. The screen like the one to the side in the condition of recording not activated is shown
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Touch the icon to show the pages of input signal waveforms and vector diagrams of voltages/currents. The screen like the one to the side shows the real-time values of phase angles between voltage and current relevant to a three-phase system. The parameters are indicated with small squares in different colors and the angular values are shown on the right side. The positive rotation reference associated with each vector diagram is clockwise. In the bottom part of the display there are the “Rev” and “Zero” indications associated with the unbalance of input voltages (see § 12.14)
Press the SAVE button or touch the
icon to save the measurement on the display as instantaneous snapshot (see § 7.1)
Touch the icon to show the signal waveforms. The following screen (referred to phase L2) is shown on the display
11 The screen like the one to the side shows the real-time
waveforms of voltage and current relevant to a three­phase system. The parameters are indicated with small squares in different colors and the RMS values are shown on the right side.
Press the SAVE button or touch the icon to save the measurement on the display as instantaneous snapshot (see § 7.1).
Touch the icon to go back to the main screen of RMS values
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12
Touch the icon to show the parameters of harmonic analysis. The screen like the one to the side shows a three-phase situation. The histogram graph of percentage amplitude relevant to fundamental and voltage/current harmonics from DC, from the 1° up to the 49° order, is shown on the display. A blue frame automatically shows the harmonic with the highest amplitude (except for the fundamental). The numeric value of harmonic amplitude (identified by “hxx”) and the THD% value (see §) are shown on the right side. Touch the “” or “” arrow icons to increase or decrease the harmonic order. Press the SAVE button
or touch the icon to save the measurement on the display as instantaneous snapshot (see § 7.1). Touch
the icon to go back to the main screen of RMS values
6.10.4. Start recording
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Press the GO/STOP key to start recording. The instrument enters stand-by mode (waiting for the next
minute or the set date/time) and the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side
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With recording running, the “ ” symbol is displayed as shown in the screen to the side.
Touch the “
” icon to read in real time the information about the on-going recording. The following screen appears on the display
15 The screen shows:
The number of the recording The date/time of recording start (if automatic) The date/time of recording stop (if automatic) The aggregation time set The number of aggregation intervals recorded The residual memory capacity in DD-HH-MM The number of detected voltage anomalies
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16
Press the GO/STOP key to stop recording; the instrument automatically saves the result in its memory (see § 7.1.3). The message to the side is shown.
Confirm by touching the “ ” icon or touch the
” icon to go back to the previous screen
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After recording has stopped, touch the icon in order to select the display of the absorbed power/energy measured by the instrument as shown in the screen to the side. The following items are included:
The icon, which indicates the consumption of
power/energy absorbed by the load
The value of absorbed energy while recording The peak of power absorbed while recording The date/time of the above-mentioned peak of
power
The number of recordings to which the above
results are referred
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Touch the icon in order to select the display of generated power/energy measured by the instrument as shown in the screen to the side. The following items are included:
The icon, which indicates the consumption of
power/energy generated by the load
The value of generated energy while recording The peak of power generated while recording The date/time of the above-mentioned peak of
power
The number of recordings to which the above
results are referred
CAUTION
The visualization of powers/energies absorbed/generated are only real time readings and cannot be saved inside the instrument’s memory.
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6.11. LIST OF MESSAGE AT DISPLAY
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
Range: 1..15
Values out of range. Check the setup of instrument
Range: 5..999
Range: 0.01..100
Range: 1..500
Range: 0.04..10s
Range: 0..199 Range: 1..200 Range: 1..999
Range: 1..3000
Internal synchronization Synchronization error. Switch off and on the instrument
Checksum error Communication error. Check the PC connection
Error writing parameter Contact service department
Serial command error Communication error. Check the PC connection
Battery low Replace or recharge batteries
Internal error Contact service department
Resistance: High temperature Switch off and let cool the instrument
MOS: High temperature
Switch off and let cool the instrument
Resistance: Low temperature
Contact service department
Test time too long Switch off and on the instrument and repeat the test
IGBT damaged Contact service department
Memory full Memory is full. Download the saved measurements
Two phase system Function not available in Phase-Phase-PE systems
Not available during a Recording Function not available during a recording
Error: FRAM writing Contact service department
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7. OPERATIONS WITH THE MEMORY
7.1. SAVING MEASUREMENTS
The structure of the memory is divided into two independent areas for the SAFETY section (safety test and PQA, LEAKAGE, AUX snapshots – max 999 locations) and for RECORDINGS (PQA, AUX, LEAKAGE recordings. The SAFETY section memory is of "tree" type with the possibility to expand/hide the nodes, allows the division up to 3 markers nested so as to finalize the precise locations of the measuring points with the insertion of test results. Each marker has associated up to 20 fixed names (non-editable or deletable) + max 20 names that can be freely defined by the user by means of management software (see the online help of the program). For each marker, it is also possible to associate a number between 1 and 250.
7.1.1. Saving safety tests and snapshots
1.
At the end of each measurement, press the SAVE key
or touch the icon to save its result. The screen to the side appears on the display.
The meaning of the icons is the following:
It expands/hides the selected node
It allows the choice of a 1st level node
It inserts a nested sub-node (max 3 levels)
It adds a user comment on the performed
measurement
2. Press the or key to insert a main marker or
a sub-marker. The screen to the side is shown by the instrument.
Touch one of the names on the list this to select the
desired marker. Touch the arrow keys or to enter a number associated with the marker, if needed.
Confirm the choices by returning to the main screen.
Touch the key. The following screen appears on the display:
3. Use the virtual keyboard to enter any comment on the measurement. This comment will be visible both after downloading the saved data to a PC with management software (see § 8) and recalling the result at display (see § 7.1.2)
Confirm the choices by returning to the main screen.
Further confirm to permanently save the measurement in the internal memory. A confirmation message is provided by the instrument.
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7.1.2. Recall and delete safety measurements and snapshots
1. Touch the icon in the general menu. The screen
to the side appears on the display.
Each measurement is identified by the icons (test
with positive result) (test with negative result) or (test without outcome).Touch the desired measurement to select it on the display.
Touch the icon to recall the measurement result. The following screen appears on the display:
2. Touch the icon to recall and possibly change the
comment entered when saving via the internal virtual keyboard.
Touch the icon to go back to the previous screen.
3. Touch the icon to recall the results of saved
recordings (see § 7.1.3)
Touch the icon to delete the last saved result in the instrument memory. The following screen appears on the display:
Touch the
icon to confirm the operation or the
icon to return to the previous screen.
4. Touch the
icon to delete all the results stored in the memory of the instrument. The following screen appears on the display:
Touch the
icon to confirm the operation or the
icon to return to the previous screen.
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7.1.3. Recall and delete saved recordings
The recordings are automatically saved inside memory at the pressure of GO/STOP key or at the end of set stop date/time. The SAVE key allows saving the instantaneous snapshots show at display and follow the same features of safety tests.
Touch the icon to recall the list of saved recordings (LEAK, AUX and PQA functions) performed by the instrument. The following screen is shown
1. Select the desired recording indicated as “REC_xxx”
and touch the to recall at display. The followed screen is shown
2. In the screen is shown:
The recording number The date/time of start recording (if automatic) The date/time of stop recording (if automatic) The aggregation time set The number of aggregation intervals recorded The residual memory capacity expressed in DD-HH-
MM
The number of detected voltage anomalies (sags,
swells).
The name of recording is not modify on the instrument.
Touch the icon to return to the previous screen
Touch the icon to delete the last saved recording
Touch the icon to delete all the saved recordings
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7.1.4. Anomalous situations
3. In case there is no measure saved and the instrument memory is accessed, a screen similar to the one reported here to the side is displayed.
4. In case tries to define a new sub-node over the 3rd level the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side and blocks the operation
5. In case tries to create a sub-node by using a just used name, the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side and is necessary to define a new name
6. In case tries to define a numebr of nodes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd level higher than 250 (for each level), the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side
7. In case tries to include a comment of length higher than 30 chars, the instrument provides the warning screen shown to the side
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