Megger LCB2500, LCB2000 User Manual

RCD & LOOP TESTERS MEGGER LCB2000/2500
User Guide
MEGGER
®
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing one of the new premium range
of Combinations products from AVO International. The Combinations concept was created after listening to the views of many users, and combine quality and versatile features with the reliability and dependability you expect from MEGGER products. Every instrument is designed and manufactured to exacting standards and as such is guaranteed for a full three years.
The MEGGER LCB2000 and LCB2500 are part of an advanced range of combined loop and circuit breaker testers designed to fully test RCDs and measure loop impedance and prospective short circuit current, (PSCC), on single and three phase systems rated up to 300V ac r.m.s. to earth. Designed to comply with all relevant wiring regulations, the units feature both standard and low current loop test ranges guaranteed not to trip RCDs rated at 30mA and above. Acomprehensive range of RCD test facilities is provided to cater for the most demanding situations whilst ingenius facilities such as ramp and auto-sequence tests provide diagnostics for troubleshooting nuisance tripping and reduce the time taken for a series of tests considerably.
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Results are clearly indicated on a large backlit liquid crystal display. The LCB2500 also allows results to be stored against specific circuit and distribution board references. This instrument is directly compatible with
®
PowerSuite™for Windows™and NICEone
AVO software and stored data may be quickly downloaded for
creation of professional installation test certificates. Alternatively direct connection to a serial printer is possible.
Contents
Safety Warning 4 Function Keys and Warning Symbols 5 Initial Setup 6 General Description 7 Wiring Diagram 9 Operation 10 Specifications 29 Accessories 33 Publications 34 Loop Resistance Tables 35 Repair and Warranty 36
Symbols used on the instrument are:
Caution: Refer to accompanying notes
Maximum nominal system voltage of 440V
Maximum 300V a.c. CATIII to Earth
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings and Precautions must be read and understood before the instru-
ment is used. They must be observed during use.
Continuity of protective conductors and earthed equipotential bonding of new or
modified installations must be verified before carrying out an earth fault loop impedance test, or RCD test.
Circuit connections and exposed metalwork of an installation or equipment under
test must not be touched.
Do not move the rotary selector switch position while a test is in progress.The LCD ‘neon’ voltage indicators cannot reveal a Neutral-Earth reversal.The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.Test leads, probes and crocodile clips must be in good order, clean and with no
broken or cracked insulation.
NOTE
THE INSTRUMENTS MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PER-
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Function Keys and Warning Symbols
KEYS:
ENTER SAVE
BACKLIGHT
RCD TEST TYPE DOWN
RCD TYPE UP
TEST EXIT
Note: On LCB2000 storage and download
functions are not available and are not marked on the keys
Condition
System error
Low battery
Touch pad
>100V
Supply voltage and frequency
out of range Thermal trip
operated
Supply
interrupted
during test
Noise
Fuse ruptured
Memory full
Memory
corrupted
> or <
and limit
value
CauseDisplay Action
Hardware or software fault.
Battery voltage too low.
Earth voltage too high.
Supply voltage or frequency too high or low for test.
Too rapid testing with no pauses for heat dissipation.
RCD tripped or supply failure.
Excessive external supply noise during earth loop or RCD test.
Blown fuse.
Results memory full.
Results memory unintelligible.
Switch ‘Off’, then ‘On’ and attempt re-test.
Replace battery.
Check installation or wiring to the instrument.
Pause between tests to allow cooling.
Confirm RCD rating and check for excess earth leakage current.
Identify and rectify, or wait and re-test.
Return instrument for repair.
Download results and clear memory.
Press TEST to attempt recovery.
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Initial Setup
Instrument Setting The instrument setting modifies the way the instrument
behaves, shown in the following table.
Setting A (Europe) Line and Neutral Swap
allowed. Auto Sequence RCD
does 5I test. After RCD trip test,
contact voltage displayed first.
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2I no trip RCD test not
2s performed.
To change the setting:
1. Press and hold the Backlight key, then turn the rotary selector switch from the OFF position to the RCD 150mA 40ms position. The current setting will be displayed.
2. To change the setting, toggle the I key until the required setting is displayed.
3. To save the new setting, press the SAVE key. The bleeper sounds and SET is displayed. To leave the setting as it was, press the EXIT key.
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Setting b (UK) Line and neutral swap
not allowed. Auto Sequence RCD
does 150mA test. After RCD trip test,
trip time or current displayed first.
1
2I no trip RCD test
2s performed.
Reset Factory Default Settings The instrument will remember certain values such as
the VAR range RCD test current, even if the instrument is switched off and the battery removed.
These can be reset to factory default settings as follows:
1. Press and hold the BACKLIGHT key, then turn the rotary selector switch from the OFF position to the RCD 150mA 40ms position. The current setting will be displayed. Release the BACKLIGHT key.
2. Press the up and down keys together. The code clr is displayed.
3. Confirm the operation by pressing the SAVE key, or abort by pressing any other key. The current setting will be displayed.
General Description
This instrument has been designed to fully test RCDs and measure loop impedance and PSCC on single and three phase systems with a rated voltage up to 300V a.c. r.m.s. to earth. It has been designed to comply with U.K., European and other international wiring regulations and standards.
Measured values are displayed on a large backlit digital LCD. With the LCB2500 these values may also be stored in internal memory for later recall to display, direct printing to a standard serial printer, or downloaded to a PC for storage, analysis and report generation.
Key Features Storage of test results in memory (LCB2500 only) Selectable backlight Large clear liquid crystal display Operates regardless of mains polarity Automatic test start on voltage detection
Loop Tests Direct indication of short circuit current Phase-phase (up to 480V), phase-neutral and phase-earth tests No trip loop impedance tests with a resolution down to 0.01 No neutral needed for line to earth testing (except for No Trip Loop L-PE 0.01Ω)
RCD tests Tests selective (delayed), general and d.c. sensitive RCDs
Contact voltage and loop resistance displayed Selectable test current for programmable devices Auto sequence test Ramp test
General Supply voltage and frequency measurement Three Phase sequence indication Mains outlet polarity indication
Application The instrument may be be connected live to earth or
between live conductors of systems that have a rated voltage of 300V a.c. rms to earth and an Installation (Overvoltage) Category III or lower. This means that the instrument may be connected to any fixed wiring of a building installation, but not to primary supply circuits such as overhead cables. To maintain user safety and ensure accurate measurements, only use the test leads supplied or recommended for use with this instrument.
The instrument is fuse protected to 440V 10kA. The maximum current which could flow through this fuse in the case of a fault is limited to 10 kA by the impedance of the test leads.
When the low battery symbol appears, the cells are nearly exhausted and should be replaced as soon as possible. When the battery is exhausted, the instrument will not perform tests and the cells must be replaced. Use alkaline cells IEC LR6 (AA) or 1,5V nickel cadmium
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cells only. To install or replace the cells, disconnect the test leads,
switch the instrument off and loosen the captive screws holding the battery compartment cover in place. Remove the cover, lift out and disconnect the battery holder to access the cells. Replace the cells, ensuring that correct polarity is observed (shown on battery
Incorrect battery cell polarity
can cause electrolyte leakage resulting in
damage to the instrument
holder moulding). Carefully re-connect the battery holder to the connector,
replace the battery holder in the compartment, and re­secure the cover. Remove the cells if the instrument is not going to be used for any extended period of time. Stored results are retained when the battery is disconnected.
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Test Leads All test leads form part of the measuring circuit of the
instrument and must not be modified or changed in any way, or be used with any other electrical instrument or appliance. The power cord supplied with the Installation Testers is a test lead that forms part of the measuring circuit of the instrument. The overall length of this lead must not be altered. If the power cord plug is not suitable for your type of socket outlets, do not use an adaptor. You may change the plug once only by cutting the cord as close to the plug as possible and fitting a suitable plug.
The colour code of the cord is: Earth (Ground) Yellow/Green Neutral Blue Phase (Line) Brown
Note: A plug severed from the power cord must be
destroyed, as a plug with bare conductors is hazardous in a live socket outlet.
Wiring Diagram
LOOP L-PE LOOP L-N
Supply
Black
RCD
Red
Green
RCD
LOOP L-PE 0.1(no trip)
LOOP L-PE 0.01(no trip)
LOOP L-N
Black
Red
Black
Green
LOOP L-L
L1 L2 L3 N
P-E
Red
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Operation
Backlight The display backlight gives a clear display of
measurements in poor lighting conditions. The backlight will briefly operate when the instrument is switched on. To switch the backlight on, press the backlight key (see key on page 4). Press the key again to switch the backlight off.
To conserve battery power, the backlight will automatically switch off after about 15 seconds (if the battery voltage is low, this period is automatically reduced).
Auto Shut-off To extend battery life after a period of instrument
inactivity the instrument will switch itself off, preceded by a series of bleeps. To switch the instrument back on, press any key other than the TEST key.
Switched Probe SP2 This accessory can be used anywhere that the 2-wire
lead set is specified in this User Guide. The press switch on the probe duplicates the function of the TEST key on the instrument, allowing quick and easy testing.
Checking Earth Potential To quickly distinguish live and earth, this feature provides
display indication if a voltage greater than 100V exists between the earth connection and your finger.
1. In any switch position except OFF and RCL
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(LCB2500 only), connect the earth connection (black for the 2-wire lead set, green for the 3-wire lead set) to earth.
2. Touch a finger to the metal pad on the top. This is safe and will not endanger you.
3. If a voltage greater than 100V exists between the finger (normally at earth potential) and the earth wire, the warning symbol is displayed.
Voltage and Frequency Measurement This instrument will display the supply voltage and
frequency in all switch positions except RCL and OFF. The ENTER key will alternate between voltage and frequency.
Power plug connection
1. Insert the power cord plug into an installation socket.
2. Supply voltage and polarity are displayed.
3. Press ENTER to alternate between supply voltage and frequency.
3-Wire Lead Set Connection If an installation socket is not available and it is necessary to connect to all three conductors, use the 3­wire lead set.
1. On a single phase system connect the red lead to phase, the black to neutral and the green to earth.
2. Supply voltage and polarity are displayed.
3. Press ENTER to alternate between supply voltage and frequency.
Note: For connection to a three phase system, see
‘Determining Phase Sequence’.
When connected the instrument will display the Line to Earth voltage except on the loop L-N switch position when the line to neutral voltage is displayed or shown.
Polarity Indication If connected to a single phase power supply by a plug
or by the 3-wire lead set, three LCD ‘neons’ marked L­PE, N-PE and L-N respectively will indicate supply polarity. If a voltage is detected between their respective two wires, the ‘neon(s)’ will activate. A ‘neon’ will usually flash if one connection is open circuit.
Note: The presence of a voltage between phase and
earth does not prove earth continuity, as the earth could have a high resistance and a voltage would still be measured. To test earth continuity refer to the sections on loop resistance or RCD testing.
If Setting A(see page 4) is set, the instrument will automatically switch Line and Neutral as appropriate. This enables a test to be performed without inverting the plug connections. The live terminal of the wall socket is identified by the addition of a separate symbol adjacent to the ‘neons’.
Setting A (Europe)
L-PE N-PE L-N
Normal Supply (1)
Normal Supply (2)
Neutral Live
Neutral Open Circuit
Earth Open Circuit
Setting b (U.K.)
L-PE N-PE L-N
Normal Supply
L-N Reversed
Neutral Live
Neutral Open Circuit
Earth Open Circuit
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Operation
Determining Phase Sequence When connected to all conductors of a three phase
system, the instrument automatically displays the sequence of phase rotation.
Connect the the Installation Testers as follows:­Line 1 Red phase Red lead
Line 2 Yellow phase Green lead Line 3 Blue phase Black lead
If connected as above, the symbol is displayed when the sequence is 1:2:3, or Red-Yellow-Blue. The symbol is displayed when the sequence is 1:3:2, or Red-Blue-Yellow. If one of the lines is faulty, neither of the symbols is displayed and the normal ‘neon’ polarity indication is shown.
In the Loop L-N switch position the voltage between the red and black leads is displayed. In other switch positions the voltage between the red and green leads is measured and displayed.
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Loop Impedance measurement Loop impedance measurement of 0,01up to 3,00k
can be made via installation sockets using the plug terminated test lead, or at any other convenient point on the installation using the two wire lead set. If Setting A (see page 4) is selected when using the plug terminated lead set, the polarity of the mains socket is immaterial. Line and Neutral will be swapped if necessary, and an indication given on the display. Setting b requires Line and Neutral to be fixed.
Test results may be adversely affected by supply voltage fluctuations or electrical noise during measurement. It is recommended that
tests are repeated and the results verified, if
measurment results are considered abnormal.
The Installation Testers will measure the loop resistance from the supply end of the standard test leads, allowing for their resistance.
Automatic Testing
To aid rapid testing, the instruments can be set to start a test automatically when connected to the supply. This may be of use for example, when using a clip and a probe. Select the range required and press the test key without the supply present. The instrument will display <100V for approximately 30 seconds. Apply the supply voltage within this time and the instrument will pause before performing one test automatically.
Phase to Neutral or Earth loop impedance measurement (at a power socket):
1. Select Loop L-PE or L-N as required.
2. Insert the plug into an installation socket.
3. Supply voltage and polarity are displayed.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. Measured loop value is displayed. On completion of this test, prospective fault current can
be displayed by pressing the ENTER key. If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST
again.
Phase-Earth loop impedance measurement (not at a power socket):
If an installation socket is not available, use the 3-wire lead set.
1. Select Loop L-PE.
2. Connect the red lead to phase and the green lead to earth. No connection to neutral is required.
3. Supply voltage is displayed. Note: If the black lead is not connected to neutral, although displayed the polarity indications are invalid.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. Measured loop value is displayed.
On completion of this test, the prospective fault current can be displayed by pressing the ENTER key.
If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST again.
Bonded Metalwork Testing (1) This test is performed using the three wire lead set.
1. Connect the green lead to the bonded metalwork.
2. Connect the red lead to phase.
3. Select Loop L-PE.
4. Supply voltage is displayed.
5. Press the TEST key.
6. Measured resistance value is displayed.
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Operation
Bonded Metalwork Testing (2) This test can also be performed using the optional earth
bond test lead, allowing connection to an installation socket.
1. Connect the black flying test lead to the bonded metalwork.
2. Insert the power plug test lead into a socket (receptacle).
3. Select Loop L-PE.
4. Supply voltage is displayed.
5. Press the TEST key.
6. Measured resistance value is displayed.
Phase-Neutral or Phase-Phase loop resistance measurement
To measure the loop resistance of a circuit Phase-Neutral, or between two phases of a multi-phase system, connect using the 3-wire lead set.
1. Connect the red lead to phase and the black lead to neutral or the other phase. There is no need to connect the green lead.
2. Select Loop L-N/L-L.
3. The supply voltage is displayed. The polarity indications are invalid and should be ignored.
4. Press the TEST button.
5. Measured loop resistance is displayed.
The prospective fault current may be displayed by pressing the ENTER key.
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Prospective Short Circuit Current measurement (PSCC) The PSCC of a circuit is the largest Prospective Fault
Current (PFC). In a single phase system, this would be the larger of the earth loop PFC and the neutral loop PFC. In a multi-phase system phase-phase loops also need to be considered and these can be measured using the Loop L-L switch position.
When the instrument measures the loop resistance, it also calculates the PFC. After any loop test, this may be displayed by pressing the ENTER key.
The PFC is calculated by using the sum:-
The supply voltage used in the calculation depends on the measured voltage and the configuration of the instrument. As supplied, the instruments are configured as follows:-
Actual Measured Voltage
>150V and <300V
Nominal supply voltage
Loop resistance
150V
>300V
Assumed Nominal Voltage
110V 230V 400V
PFC measurement accuracy An accurate PFC measurement requires an accurate
measurement of the loop resistance. The difference of a few digits in the loop resistance measured will have a large effect on the PFC displayed.
Errors can be reduced by:-
• Using the 3 wire lead set with prods and making a firm connection to clean conductors.
• Making several tests and taking the average.
• Ensuring that potential sources of noise in the installation are isolated (switched off), eg: automatically switched loads or motor controllers
• Ensuring that the instrument is calibrated.
No trip loop-testing The Loop L-PE 0.1range is a low test current earth
loop resistance measurement range. The 15mA current enables the earth loop resistance to be measured without tripping all types of RCDs with a rated current of 30mA or higher. Tests may be made via installation sockets with the plug terminated test lead, or at any other point using the 2-wire lead set. Connections are required to Line and Earth only.
The Loop L-PE 0.01range is a high resolution low test current earth loop resistance measurement range. It requires a connection to neutral, but allows quick and accurate measurement of the earth loop resistance without tripping all RCDs with a rated current 30mA or higher.
If a neutral connection is not possible, then the Loop L–PE 0.1must be used. Connecting the black lead to earth and performing the Loop L-PE 0.01will cause an RCD to trip.
15mA-Phase to Earth loop impedance measurement (at a power socket)
1. Select Loop L-PE 0.1or 0.01as appropriate.
2. Insert the plug into an installation socket.
3. Supply voltage and polarity are displayed.
4. Press the TEST key. Test progress is displayed.
5. Measured loop value is displayed If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST
again. 15mA-Earth loop impedance measurement (not at a
power socket)
1. Select Loop L-PE 0.1or 0.01as appropriate.
2. Firmly connect the red lead to phase and the green lead to earth. Connection to neutral with the black lead is only required for the Loop L-PE 0.01range.
3. Supply voltage is displayed.
4. Press the TEST key. Test progress is displayed.
5. Measured loop value is displayed.
If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST again.
After a Loop L-PE 0.01test, the component resistances of the circuit under test may be stepped through by pressing the ENTER key.
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Operation
They will be shown in the following order:
Loop L-PE
PFC L-PE
Loop L-N
PFC L-N
R1 R2 Rn
R1
Rn R2
All results may be stored under a single circuit reference. See ‘Test Result Storage’.
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Method of measurement The phase-earth, phase-neutral or phase-phase loop
resistance can be measured. The instrument takes a current from the supply and measures the difference between the unloaded and loaded supply voltages. From this difference it is possible to calculate the loop resistance. The test current will vary from 15mA to 40A, depending on supply voltage and the loop resistance value. The test duration will depend on the loop resistance value.
The Loop L-PE 0.01range performs a test with a current up to 25A flowing Line to Neutral and the resistance of the source and line wires are measured. This is followed by a current of 15mA flowing Line to Earth and the resistance of the earth wires are measured.
Possible sources of error The reading depends on a measurement of the supply
voltage and therefore noise or transients caused by other equipment during the test could cause an error in the reading. One way to check for these is to do two tests and look for any difference in value. The instrument will detect some sources of noise and warn the user, where other instruments may give an incorrect reading. Any leakage current as a consequence of other appliances connected to the supply under test may affect the reading. If the Phase-Earth loop is being measured, this leakage may be due to filter capacitors, etc.
RCD Testing The instrument can test the operation of a variety of
types of Residual Current Devices (RCD), measure the phase to earth loop resistance, and the contact voltage of the installation. If Setting A(see page 4) is selected when using the plug terminated lead set, the polarity of the mains socket is immaterial. Line and Neutral will be swapped if necessary, and an indication given on the display. Setting b requires Line and Neutral to be fixed.
Pre-Test Configuration Before performing an RCD test it is necessary to ensure
that the instrument is correctly configured for the rated current and the specific type of RCD to be tested, and for the type of test to be performed.
RCD Current Rating From information given on the RCD to be tested, select
the RCD current rating on the rotary switch. RCD VAR switch position This position enables any RCD with a non standard
rated current between 10 mA and 1000 mA to be tested. The test is performed at the selected current, taking the 5I multiplier into consideration
1. Select (RCD) VAR.
2. Toggle the ENTER key to display the test current.
3. Press the up and down keys until the required test current is displayed. (LCB2000: These are marked
RCD Test Type and RCD Type). Hold a key down to auto-repeat.
4. Press the ENTER key. The Supply Voltage, Test Type and RCD Type are shown. These may be set up as given in the following sections.
Ramp and Auto Sequence tests are only available
on the RCD VAR if the test current is set to 10mA.
The maximum possible test current (including 5I
multiplier) is 1000mA (300mA for d.c. sensitive
RCDs). These limits are halved if the supply voltage
is less than 200V.
Setting precision:
10-50mA 1mA steps 50-500mA 5mA steps 500mA-1000mA 10mA steps
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Operation
RCD Type Pressing the TYPE key displays the RCD type symbols.
From information given on the RCD to be tested, select and set the type of RCD.
Symbol Test
General
Selective (delayed)
D.C. sensitive
D.C. Sensitive RCDs Some RCDs are electromechanical devices which can
be saturated by the presence of d.c. Therefore if a d.c. fault occurs, or an a.c. fault occurs in the presence of quite a small direct current, the RCD may not trip. In this way the RCD is disabled and this becomes a potential hazard. Because of this, ‘d.c. sensitive’ RCDs are available.
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Selective or Time delayed RCDs In some cases it may be necessary to have an RCD
protecting an individual circuit or group of circuits. If a fault occurs, the RCD nearest to the fault should trip to clear it, maintaining supplies to the other circuits. Selective RCDs (normal symbol) are used to discriminate faults occurring on circuits, and these have a minimum as well as a maximum trip time.
Type of Test
Display Type of Test
1
2I
180°
No Trip
Trip Test
Trip Test
Ramp Test
5I
Trip Test
Pressing the I key displays the Type of Test symbols individually in sequence. Select the type of the test to be perofrmed.
Description Performs a no-trip test at half the
rated current of the selected RCD. The test measures the earth loop resistance and contact voltage.
Trip test at the rated current of the selected RCD. A carried out before this, and the resistance and voltage are available after the test. The test is always started on a zero crossing when the instantaneous voltage is on the rise.
As above, but the test is always started on a zero crossing when the voltage is on the fall.
Test current increases from half the rated current of the RCD. The result is the current at which the trip opens.
Trip test at 5 x the rated current of the selected RCD. The choice of 0° or 180° gives greater accuracy of measurement. A test is carried out before this, and the resistance and voltage are available after the test.
1
2I test is
1
2I
No Trip Tests When an 1⁄2I (or No Trip) test is performed, the loop or
earth resistance is measured, and in Setting b, a two second No Trip test follows.
Loop resistance measurement The loop resistance is measured at half the rated RCD
current selected. Contact voltage is displayed which is the loop resistance multiplied by the rated RCD current. A high loop resistance will cause the instrument to display >90V, and safely abort the test.
2 second No Trip test (Setting B only) This tests that the RCD does not trip when half the rated
operating current of the RCD is drawn for 2 seconds. Tripping of the RCD will indicate that it is over sensitive, or that excessive earth leakage current is being drawn in the system. The load put onto the circuit is resistive and therefore the test current is sinusoidal if the supply is sinusoidal.
No Trip testing The test is the same for all RCD types. Select the Rated
Current, the RCD Type and installation and press the TEST key. If the settings are
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2I. Connect to the
correct, and the RCD is in order, the RCD trip should not operate and the contact voltage will be displayed. If the RCD trip does operate during the test, the message is displayed. This could be due to incorrect current rating selection, excessive leakage current in the circuit, or a
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faulty RCD. If the problem is excessive leakage current, the source of the problem must be located and rectified before a trip test is performed, otherwise the result of the trip test will be invalid. Loop resistance can be shown by pressing the ENTER key.
Trip Tests The instrument will measure the trip time or trip current of
common, selective (time delayed) and d.c. sensitive RCDs. The trip time is measured by timing the period from the application of a resistive load to when the supply fails.
Some RCDs are sensitive to the polarity of the supply, i.e. whether the test current is applied with the instantaneous rising or falling. Tests should therefore be performed with the polarity 0° and 180° and the maximum time taken.
D.C. sensitive RCDs are tested with a pulsed waveform. The rms current is 2 x the rated operating current of the RCD. As with the normal RCDs, these should be tested with 0° and 180° polarity.
As the No Trip test can affect the trip time of some selective RCDs, there is a 30 second delay before activation of the trip test. It is possible to override this delay by pressing the TEST button when the instrument is counting (1...2...3...).
Note: Significant operating errors can occur if loads,
particularly rotating machinery and capacitive loads are left connected during tests.
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RCD Rating D.C. sensitive RMS currents 10mA 14,1mA 30mA 42,4mA 100mA 141mA 300mA 424mA 500mA Not available 1000mA Not available
For supply voltages above 200V only.
Trip Testing (measuring the trip time)
1. Select the RCD rated current on the rotary switch.
2. Connect to the supply as detailed below.
3. Select the required test using the TEST TYPE key – 0° or 180° for the normal trip tests, or 5I together with 0° or 180° for a 5I test.
4. Select the RCD type using the TYPE key.
5. Press the TEST button.
If the RCD trips, the first display depends upon the Setting selected. Setting A: The contact or fault voltage is displayed with the Loop or earth resistance and trip time available by pressing the ENTER key. Setting b: The trip time is displayed with the contact/fault voltage and Loop/earth resistance available by pressing the ENTER key.
150mA 40ms test When an RCD is fitted for personal protection, a test
current of 150mA must cause the RCD to trip in less than 40ms.
1. Select 150mA 40ms on the rotary switch.
2. Connect to the supply as detailed below.
3. Select and set the Trip Test to 0° or 180° using the TEST TYPE key.
4. Press the TEST key.
If the RCD trips within 40ms, the trip time is displayed. Ramp Test (measuring the trip current) The trip current is measured by applying a test current
of half the rated trip current and increasing this every 200 ms. When the supply is cut, the current flowing is recorded and displayed.
A low trip current could be due to an overly sensitive RCD, or to leakage currents in the supply.
To determine the trip current of an RCD.
1. Select an appropriate RCD rated current on the rotary switch.
2. Connect to the supply as detailed on the next page.
3. Select the Ramp test using the TEST TYPE key.
4. Select the RCD type using the TYPE key.
5. Press and hold the TEST button.
If the RCD trips, the first displayed result depends upon the Setting selected.
RCD Rating Current Range Step Value
10mA 5..15mA 1mA
30mA 15..50mA 1mA 100mA 50..150mA 2mA 300mA 150..300mA 6mA 500mA 250..500mA 10mA
1000mA 500..1040mA 52mA
Setting A(Europe): The contact or fault voltage is displayed with the Loop resistance, trip current and trip resistance available by pressing the ENTER key.
Setting b (UK): The trip time is displayed with the trip resistance, contact voltage and loop resistance available by pressing the ENTER key.
The trip current and the trip resistance values are displayed with the TEST TYPE symbol. The Trip resistance is the fault required to trip the RCD.
Auto Sequence RCD Test If the RCD is not located near a convenient installation
socket, it could mean walking back and forward between the RCD and the instrument to reset the RCD each time it trips out. To simplify and speed up sequence testing, the instrument can be set to automatically perform each subsequent test in the
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sequence each time that the power is restored. This test depends upon whether Setting Aor Setting b is selected. The Overcurrent or Fast Trip is 150mAif Setting b is selected, and 5 x I if Setting A is selected. The display shows 150mA or 5I symbols as appropriate.The test procedure is as follows:-
1. Connect to the supply as detailed on the next page.
2. Select the RCD rated current on the rotary switch.
3. Select Auto RCD test sequence by pressing the TEST TYPE key until the symbols are displayed in sequence. Auto test is only applicable to a.c. sensitive non delayed RCDs, therefore TYPE segments are not displayed.
4. Press and release the TEST button.
5. Reset the RCD within 30 seconds after each trip test.
6. Tests will be carried out in the sequence 180°, Fast Trip 0° and 180°. After each trip test, the instrument will wait for up to 30 seconds for the supply to be switched back on before continuing with the next test. The test sequence will abort if any of the tests fail, or if the RCD is not reset within the time limit.
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1
2I; 0°; 180° and Fast trip
1
2I, 0°,
On completion, the result of the last Fast trip test is displayed. Press the ENTER key to sequentially display:-
Supply voltage Supply Frequency Contact voltage Earth Loop Resistance 0° trip test time 180° trip test time 0° Fast trip test time 180° Fast trip test time
All results can be stored under a single circuit reference. See ‘Test Result Storage, Deletion and Retrieval’.
Connecting to the Supply
Automatic Testing
To aid rapid testing, the instruments can be set to start a test automatically when connected to the supply. This may be of use for example, when using a clip and a probe. Select the range required and press the test key without the supply present. The instrument will display <100V for approximately 30 seconds. Apply the supply voltage within this time and the instrument will pause before performing one test automatically.
At a power socket The simplest way of connecting to the installation is by
inserting the power plug into a convenient installation socket. If Setting Ais selected when using the plug terminated lead set, the polarity of the mains socket is immaterial. Line and Neutral will be swapped if necessary, and an indication given on the display. Setting b requires Line and Neutral to be fixed.
1. Insert the power plug into an installation socket.
2. Select and set the rated current, RCD type and the test type.
3. Supply voltage, configuration symbols and polarity are displayed.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. See previous notes for type of test.
If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST again.
Not at a power socket If an installation socket is not available use the 3-wire
lead set
1. Connect the red lead to phase and the green lead to earth. No connection to neutral is needed.
2. Select and set the rated current, RCD type and the test type.
3. Supply voltage and polarity are displayed prior to the test.
4. Press the TEST key.
5. See previous notes for type of test.
If desired the test can be repeated by pressing TEST key again.
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Operation
Error Numbers In the unlikely event of a hardware or software fault or
error the display willshow an error number in the form of a digital ‘E’ together with an identifying 2-digit number.
If such an error number is displayed, switch the instrument off and back on again. Then repeat the test that was originally being carried out, or as given in the following table.
If the error number is again displayed, switch the instrument to off, and return the instrument to the manufacturer for service, together with a description of the events leading to the message display. See ‘Returning an Instrument for Repair’.
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Error Number Appropriate Action
EEPROM failure. Stored data is lost. Attempt to delete the stored test results and then store another result. If error number persists, return the instrument for service.
(Loop LE, LN or LL) Secondary internal thermal cut­out is open circuit. Return the instrument for service.
Possibly due to excessive ‘noise’ on the supply, or the RCD unexpectedly trips together with an internal fault. If error number persists, return the instrument for service.
Operation (LCB2500 only)
Saving Results (LCB2500 only) After a test, the result is displayed on the screen and
this may be saved with additional information. Acircuit number (1-99) may be assigned, and when moving site or building, circuits may be grouped using the distribution board feature. In this way, when downloading to PC software such as AVO or NICEone™, the results can be easily split into different test schedules. When the results are displayed or printed, a change in the distribution board is indicated.
Changing Distribution Boards (DB) Before a test the distribution board number may be
changed as follows:
1. Move the rotary selector switch to the RCL position. The code is displayed.
currently selected DB code is displayed, e.g. d01.
3. This number may be changed using the up and down keys to display the required number.
4. The number can be accepted by pressing the SAVE key, or the procedure aborted by pressing the EXITkey.
5. When the number is saved the code Std is displayed (accompanied by a long bleep) to confirm that the data has been saved.
Testing may now continue with all subsequent results being stored associated with the new distribution board number.
2. Press the SAVE key. The
®
PowerSuite
Saving a result On completion and display of the measurement:
1. Press and hold the SAVE key. After about 1 second, a bleep will be heard. For a (Loop) L-N test, a code, as given in the following table is displayed. Acode is
used to describe the circuit tested and can accordingly be modified by the user. For all other tests, a circuit number code is displayed, and you should proceed directly to step 4.
2. The code may be changed by pressing the up and down keys
3. The code may be accepted by pressing the SAVE key, or aborted by pressing the EXIT key.
4. The circuit number is displayed as 2 digits, e.g. c01.
Note: Many different tests may be saved under the
same circuit number.
5. The circuit number may be changed by pressing the up and down keys to display an appropriate number. Hold the key down to step through the circuit numbers.
6. The number can be accepted and the results saved by pressing the SAVE key, or the procedure aborted by pressing the EXIT key.
7. When the result is saved, the code Std is displayed (accompanied by a long bleep) to confirm that the data has been saved. The display of FULL indicates that there is no more test storage.
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Operation (LCB2500 only)
Delete all data
1. Move the rotary selector switch to the RCL position. The code is displayed.
2. Press the up and down keys
together. The code dELis displayed.
3. Confirm that the data is no longer required by pressing the SAVE key or abort by pressing any other key. The code is displayed.
Print Results
1. Connect printer and the instrument with a serial printer lead.
2. Move the rotary selector switch to the RCL position. The code is displayed.
3. Commence the printout by pressing the TEST key. Abort at any time by pressing and holding the ENTER key. The code
is displayed. Printer Setup Mode The instrument cannot respond to a busy signal given
by a printer, and therefore waits at the end of each line. This wait time and the printer report language can be changed.
1. Press and hold the BACKLIGHT key then turn the
rotary selector switch from the OFF position to the RCL position. The code is displayed.
2. Release the
BACKLIGHT key.
To change the Printer wait time
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1. Toggle the TEST TYPE key to scroll through and display the code .
2. Press the ENTER
key. The current setting is displayed.
3. Toggle the up and down keys until the required setting is displayed.
4. To save the new setting, press the SAVE key. The bleeper sounds and STD is displayed. To abort the new setting, press the EXIT key.
To select the printer language
1. Toggle the TEST TYPE key to scroll though and display the code .
2. Press the SAVE key. The current printer report language is displayed as 1 (English) or 2 (as given on the type label on the User Guide cover). AVO Download Manager supplied with your instrument enables the second printer language to be changed. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disk.
3. Toggle the TEST TYPE key until the required language setting is displayed.
4. To save the new setting, press the SAVE key. The bleeper sounds and STD is displayed. To abort the new setting, press the EXIT key.
Retrieve Stored Results It is possible to view previously stored test results as
follows:
1. Move the rotary selector switch to the RCL position.
The code is displayed.
2. Select the required distribution board by pressing the up and down keys. The distribution board numbers are shown in order that the the results were stored. Hold a key down to auto-repeat. Along bleep is sounded when the end of the list is reached.
3. Press the ENTER key to list the circuit numbers used in the currently displayed distribution board or press the EXIT key to return to the RCL display
4. Select the required circuit number by pressing the up and down keys. The circuit numbers are shown in numerical order. Hold a key down to auto-repeat. A long bleep is sounded when the end of the list is reached.
Loop Test
RCD Test
5. Press the ENTER key to show the stored test codes or press the EXIT key to return to the distribution board selection screen.The following codes are used to identify test results:-
6. Select the required test by pressing the up and down keys. The tests are shown in the above order. Hold a key down to auto-repeat. Along bleep is
sounded when the end of the list is reached.
7. Press the ENTER key to scroll through the stored test results, together with any additional connection information or press the EXIT key to return to the circuit number selection screen.
Signal Installation PC
Tester 9-way ‘D’ 25-way ‘D’ Rx 2 3 2 Tx 3 2 3
DTR* 4 6
DSR 6 4 20 GND 5 5 7
Downloading to a PC Normally, a double-ended 9-way ‘D’female socket lead
suitable for connecting PC to PC is required. This lead should not exceed 3m in length. Alead is available as an accessory, or one can be made up as follows:-
The CD-ROM supplied with the instrument includes AVO Download Manager which will allow you to retrieve and edit saved results, and export into other Microsoft
Windows the disk for further information.
packages. Follow instructions supplied with
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Operation (LCB2500 only)
To a serial printer for printing reports Normally, a 9-way ‘D’female socket to a 25-way ‘D’
female socket lead suitable for connecting PC to printer is required. This lead should not exceed 3m in length. A lead is available as an optional accessory, or one can be made up as follows:-
Signal LCB2500 Printer
25-way ‘D’
Tx 2 2 DSR 6 20 GND 5 7
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To a serial printer for printing reports The printer should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits data, no
parity and 1 stop bit. This instrument uses a special isolated serial interface which is powered from the PC or printer. In the unlikely event that your PC or printer is not able to power the interface, it will be necessary to provide an additional supply. Contact AVO Product Support for details.
Specifications
Supply Voltage Measurement
25-500V Intrinsic accuracy ±2% ±2 digits
Supply Frequency Measurement
d.c., 16-460Hz Intrinsic accuracy ±0,1% ±1 digit
Loop Resistance Measurement (to EN 61557-3)
Line/Earth Loop Displayed Range: 0,01to 3,00k
Nominal Supply: 230V, 50Hz EN61557 Operating Range: 0,25to 3,00k
Intrinsic accuracy:
0,01-9,99 ±4% ±0,03 10,0-89,9 ±5% ±0,5
90-899 ±5% ±5
900-3,00 ±5% ±20
Line-Line (Phase/Phase) Loop Resistance measurement (to EN 61557-3)
Displayed Range: 0,01to 19,99 Intrinsic accuracy: ±5% ±0,03 Nominal Supply: 230V, 50Hz EN61557 Operating Range: 0,25to 19,99
Prospective Fault Current
Prospective fault current =
Measured Voltage Nominal Voltage
>150V 110V
150V-300V 230V
>300V 400V
Prospective Fault Current is calculated from the respective loop resistance. Ranges and accuracies are therefore derived from the previous section.
Nominal voltage
Loop resistance
Line Earth Loop Resistance Measurement at 15mA (to EN 61557-2)
Loop L-PE 0.1 Displayed Range: 0,1to 2,00k Intrinsic accuracy: up to 200±3% ±0,3
Noise Immunity: 1σ of reading within 0,3on a Nominal Supply: 230V 50Hz
EN61557 Operating Range: 5,0to 2,00k
Loop L-PE 0.01 Displayed Range: 0,01to 10,00 Intrinsic accuracy: ±5% ±0,05
over 200±5% ±5 normal domestic supply
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Specifications
Noise Immunity: 1σ of reading within 0,05on a Nominal Supply: 230V 50Hz
EN61557 Operating Range: 0,5to 10,00
RCD Testing
Selectable Ranges: 30mA, 100mA, 300mA,
Test Facilities: Contact voltage tests at
RCD Types: General purpose, delayed Nominal Supply: 230V, 50Hz
Supply Range: 100-280V, 45-65Hz Note: The maximum possible test current (including the
5I multiplier) is 1000mA/300mA for d.c. sensitive RCDs. These limits are halved if the supply voltage is less than 200V.
1
2I∆n Test
Contact Voltage Displayed range: 0V to 90V Measurement range: 5V to 90V Intrinsic error: +5%/+15%±0.5V
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normal domestic supply
(to EN61557-6 up to 500mA)
500mA, 1000mA Variable 10mAto 1000mA
Loop resistance tests at No Trip tests at
1
2In Trip tests at In, 5I∆n Fast Trip test at 150mA Ramp tests
(Selective) and d.c. Sensitive
1
2In
1
2In
Loop resistance (measured at
1
2In)
In Resolution
10 0,5to 9k
30 170to 3k 100 50to 900 300 17to 300 500 10to 180
1000 5to 90
2 second No Trip test at
1
2In (optional) The test current flows for 2 seconds. Atripped RCD will result in a display of <1999ms
Intrinsic Test Current accuracy: -8% to -2%
Trip Tests
I∆n Trip Test This test will perform a short automatic followed by a 30 second delay (Selective type only) then execute a Trip test.
General purpose Test In test for up to 300ms Selective Test In test for up to 2000ms
Timed Trip Tests Trip time displayed Range
Intrinsic Trip time accuracy ±1% ±1ms
1
2In test,
0,1ms to test time limit
Intrinsic Test Current accuracy +2% to +8%
Ramp Test (Trip current measurement)
1
This test will perform an automatic a 30 second delay (Selective type RCD only) and then execute an incremental ramp test.
Intrinsic Ramp Test Current accuracy ±3%
In Ramp Range Increment
10 5-15mA 1mA
30 15-50mA 1mA 100 50-150mA 2mA 300 150-300mA 6mA 500 250-500mA 10mA
1000 500-1020mA 52mA
2In test followed by
150mA 40ms Trip Test
This is a stand alone test at 150mA for 40ms Displayed Range 0,1ms to 40ms There is no associated
1
2In test or Delay.
Power Supply
6 x 1,5V Alkaline cells type LR6 or 1,5V nickel cadmium
rechargeable cells.
Fuses
Non replaceable 2 x 7A(SIBA 70-065-63) The 7A fuses protect the instrument and are not replaceable by the user.
Safety
Meets the requirements for double insulation to IEC61010-1 (1995), EN61010-1 (1995) Installation Category III***, up to 230V to earth and 400V phase to phase, without the need for separately fused test leads. If required, fused test leads are available as an optional accessory.
Complies with the relevant parts of EN 61557:1997-02 as detailed below.
*** Relates to the transient overvoltages likely to be met in fixed wiring installations.
E.M.C. Meets EN61326-1 (1997)
Environmental Protection
IP54 The instrument is designed for
indoor and outdoor use. Temperature Range Operating -5°C to +40°C up to 90% RH
Storage -25°C to +65°C up to 90% RH
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Specifications
General
Dimensions 230mm x 114mm x 62mm Weight 920g with battery but without
Cleaning Wipe the disconnected
IEC 61557/EN 61557
Complies with the following parts of EN 61557, Electrical safety in low voltage systems up to 1000V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures:-
Part 1 - General requirements Part 3 - Loop resistance Part 6 - Residual current devices (RCDs)
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leads and test & carry case
instrument with a clean cloth dampened with soapy water or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
Accessories
Part Number
Test and carry case Holds, and supports the instrument to allow ‘hands free’
Pouch Holds and protects the instrument when not in use. 6420-121 Carrying strap Attaches to case or instrument. 6220-611 2-wire Test lead set With prods and clips. 6231-631 3-wire test lead For three phase sequence testing, including 2 prods and 3 clips. 6231-632 U.K. Mains plug test lead Fitted with BS1363 fused plug. 6231-633 Euro Mains plug test lead Fitted with CEE7/7 plug. 6231-635 U.K. Earth bond test lead Fitted with BS1363 fused plug. 6231-634 Switch Probe SP2 2-wire lead set with a ‘Test’ key in the black probe. 6231-636 2-wire test lead set (5m) 2 wire lead set with 5m long leads. 6231-637 Fused probe and clip set Replace normal probes and clips supplied with 2- and 3-wire test
Computer Serial lead To connect the instrument to PC with 9-way ‘D’ connector, 1,8m long. 25955-025 Printer serial lead To connect the instrument to serial printer, with 25-way ‘D’ socket 25955-026 Download Manager Installation Tester Setup and simple download software 6111-442 AVO
AVO
®
PowerSuite
®
NICEone
operation in use, and protection when not in use. 6420-114
(2 probes and 3 clips) test lead kits. 600V max. 10A fuse. 6180-405
Windows™program for Installation Testing Certificate generation etc. Contact Distributor
Windows™program for Installation Testing certificate generation etc. 6111-403
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Publications
User Guide ‘Testing Electrical Installations’ Adetailed account of how to carry out practical testing to
‘A Stitch in Time’ The complete guide to electrical installation testing. AVTM21-P8B ‘Getting Down to Earth’ A practical manual on earth resistance testing. AVTB25-TA
Available in several languages. Please contact your local distributor for availability.
BS 7671 (16th Edition IEEE Wiring Regulations). 6172-129
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Part Number
6172-428
Loop Resistance Tables
Limit
Min.
Limit
Min.
Limit
Min.
indicated
reading
17,0 21,5 26,0 30,5 35,0 44,0 53,0 62,0 71,0 80,0 89,0
125 170 215
Limit
300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800
900 1,00 1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00
0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 0,45 0,50 0,60 0,70 0,80 0,90 1,00
indicated
reading
0,03 0,08 0,12 0,17 0,21 0,26 0,30 0,35 0,39 0,48 0,57 0,66 0,75 0,84
1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00 3,50 4,00 4,50 5,00 6,00 7,00 8,00 9,00
10.0 15,0
indicated
reading
1,29 1,74 2,19 2,64 3,09 3,54 3,99 4,44 5,34 6,24 7,14 8,04 8,94 12,5
20,0 25,0 30,0 35,0 40,0 50,0 60,0 70,0 80,0 60,0
100 150 200 250
Loop Resistance L-N/L-PE/L-L
Use these tables to determine the lowest allowed reading for a limit, taking into account the maximum service error of the instrument.
Min.
indicated
reading
260 305 350 395 440 530 620 710 800 0,86 1,31 1,76 2,21 2,66
Limit
Min.
Limit
3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 6,0 7,0 8,0
9,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 35,0 40,0 45,0 50,0 60,0
indicated
reading
1,2 1,7 2,2 2,6 3,1 4,0 5,0 5,9 6,9
7,8 12,5 17,2 21,9 26,6 31,3 36,0 40,7 45,4 54,8
70,0 80,0 90,0
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800
900 1,00k 1,50k 2,00k
Min.
indicated
reading
64,2 73,6 83,0 92,4 139 183 230 277 324 371 418 465 559 653 747 841
935 1,41k 2,00k
Loop Resistance L-PE 0.1
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Repair and Warranty
The instrument circuit contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in handling the printed circuit board. If the protection of an instrument has been impaired it should not be used, and be sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel. The protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage, fails to perform the intended measurements, has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions, or has been exposed to severe transport stresses.
New instruments are guaranteed for 3 year period from the date of purchase by the user.
Note: Any unauthorised prior repair or adjustment will
automatically invalidate the Warranty.
Instrument Repair and Spare Parts
For service requirements for MEGGER®Instruments contact:-
AVO INTERNATIONAL or AVO INTERNATIONAL Archcliffe Road Valley Forge Corporate Center Dover 2621 Van Buren Avenue Kent, CT17 9EN. Norristown, PA 19403 England. U.S.A. Tel: +44 (0) 1304 502243 Tel: (610) 676-8579 Fax: +44 (0) 1304 207342 Fax:(610) 676-8625
or an approved repair company.
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Approved Repair Companies
A number of independent instrument repair companies have been approved for repair work on most MEGGER instruments, using genuine MEGGER®spare parts. Consult the Appointed Distributor/Agent regarding spare parts, repair facilities and advice on the best course of action to take.
Returning an Instrument for Repair
If returning an instrument to the manufacturer for repair, it should be sent freight pre-paid to the appropriate address. Acopy of the Invoice and of the packing note should be sent simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance through Customs. Arepair estimate showing freight return and other charges will be submitted to the sender, if required, before work on the instrument commences.
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This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom. The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice.
MEGGER is the registered Trade Mark of AVOINTERNATIONAL LIMITED. Copyright © AVO INTERNATIONALLIMITED Part No 6172-428 – Edition 1 – Printed in England – 12EE
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