MI 3360 user basic guide
Instruction manual
Version 1.0
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Contents
1. SETTING OF INSTRUMENT BEFORE TESTING .............................................................................. 5
1.1. SETUP OF USER ACCOUNT ......................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1.
SIGN IN........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2. BEHAVIOUR OF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................. 8
1.2.1.
AUTO SEQUENCE ® TEST MODE ............................................................................................ 8
1.2.2.
AUTO SEQUENCE ® FLOW ...................................................................................................... 9
1.2.3.
DISPLAY OF TEST RESULT ................................................................................................... 10
1.3. BEHAVIOUR OF SPECIFIC ELEMENT PARAMETERS ............................................................. 11
1.4. SELECTION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES ................................................................................... 12
1.4.1.
SETUP OF WRITING DEVICES ............................................................................................... 12
1.4.2.
SETUP OF READING DEVICES .............................................................................................. 13
1.4.3.
SETUP OF EXTERNAL KEYBOARD ....................................................................................... 14
2. FEATURES OF AUTO SEQUENCE® MENU ................................................................................... 15
2.1. AUTO SEQUENCE SEARCH FUNCTION .................................................................................... 16
2.2. SOLUTION FOR MULTIPLE POINT TESTING ............................................................................ 17
2.3. EARTH BOND CALCULATOR ..................................................................................................... 18
3. DIFFERENT TEST MODES AVAILABLE ......................................................................................... 19
3.1. TEST MODE I. MANUAL MODE FROM START TO THE END OF TEST SEQUENCE. ........... 20
3.2. TEST MODE II. SEMI-AUTOMATED MODE OF THE TEST SEQUENCE. ................................ 21
3.3. TEST MODE III. SEMI-AUTOMATED MODE OF THE TEST SEQUENCE + READING &
WRITING DEVICES ENABLED. ................................................................................................................ 22
3.4. FULLY-AUTOMATED (FLOW) MODE (AUTO SEQUENCE® EDITOR MUST BE USED). ........ 23
3.5. TEST MODE IV. FULLY-AUTOMATED MODE ............................................................................ 29
4. EXPLANATION OF MEMORY ORGANIZER .................................................................................... 30
4.1. MEMORY STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................ 31
4.2. WORKSPACE ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.3. NODS AND OTHER STRUCTURE ELEMENTS .......................................................................... 33
5. HOW TO START?.............................................................................................................................. 34
5.1. CREATION OF MEMORY STRUCTURE ...................................................................................... 35
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5.2. TEST MODE V. STARTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, EXECUTION OF SINGLE TESTS.
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5.3. TEST MODE VI. STARTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, EXECUTION OF AUTO
SEQUENCES. ............................................................................................................................................. 37
6. RE-TESTING OF PORTABLE APPLIANCES .................................................................................. 38
6.1. RE-TESTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, BY USE OF SEARCH FUNCTION. ................... 39
6.2. RE-TESTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, BY USE OF PRE-PREPARED STRUCTURE OF
APPLIANCES NEEDED FOR RE-TESTING (USE OF MESM PC SW) .................................................... 40
6.3. RE-TESTING BY USE OF QR CODES OR NFC TAGS ............................................................... 44
7. OTHER .................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SUPPORTED TYPES OF LABELS ................................................. 46
7.1.1.
PAT TAG FORMAT (SIZE 50MM X 25.5MM)........................................................................... 46
7.1.2.
PAT TAG FORMAT (SIZE 43MM X 99MM).............................................................................. 48
7.1.3.
LABEL FORMAT PAT, LABEL SIZE 43MM X 99MM. ............................................................ 49
7.1.4.
PAT TAG FORMAT (NFC TAG) ............................................................................................... 49
7.1.5.
GENERIC TAG FORMAT (SIZE 50MM X 25.5MM) ................................................................. 50
7.1.6.
GENERIC TAG FORMAT (NFC TAG) ...................................................................................... 51
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BASIC AND PRO MESM REPORTS .............................................. 52
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BASIC AND PRO MESM LICENSE ................................................ 55
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1. Setting of instrument before testing
Before start of any, of the bellow test modes the user has a choice, to decide how the instrument
will behave during the test procedure, and at the end of it. The behaviour of the instrument can
be adjusted using following settings.
•
Setup of user account
•
Sign In
•
Auto Sequence ® test mode
•
Auto Sequence ® flow
•
Display of test result
•
Behaviour of specific element parameters
•
Setup of writing devices
•
Setup of reading devices
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1.1. Setup of user account
The demand to sign in can prevent from unauthorized persons to work with the instrument.
In this menu user accounts can be managed:
•
Setting if signing in to work with the instrument is required or not.
•
Adding and deleting new users, setting their user names and passwords.
The user accounts can be managed by the administrator.
Factory set administrator password: ADMIN
It is recommended to change factory set administrator password after first use. If the
custom password, is forgotten the second administrator password can be used. This
password which is provided at a delivery of the instrument always unlocks the
Account manager, therefore it shell be kept on a safe place.
If a user account is set and the user is signed in the user's name will be stored in memory for
each measurement. Individual users can change their passwords.
Figure 1.1.1_User accounts
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1.1.1.
Sign In
Sign in to the instrument is the first option available. If a user account is set and the user is
signed in the user's name will be stored in memory for each measurement.
Connect instrument to
mains.
Start using the instrument.
Sign In with the 4 digit
password ↵ .
Figure 1.1.1.1_Sign In
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1.2. Behaviour of the instrument
Prior to the execution of test sequence, the user can choose between following options: flow of
the test sequence, test mode, display of test results. Each of this settings will have a significant
role in the test procedure.
1.2.1.
Auto Sequence ® test mode
Setup of sequence mode
Standard
Expert
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Standard – Visual and
Functional inspection
status fields should be
set manually.
Start using the instrument.
Figure 1.2.1.1_Auto Sequence® test mode
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Expert – All Visual and
Functional inspection
status fields are filled
automatically with
PASS status.
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1.2.2.
Auto Sequence ® flow
Setup of sequence flow
Ends if fail
Proceeds if fail
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Figure 1.2.2.1_Auto Sequence ® flow
Ends if fail – Auto
Sequence will end
after first fail status
of measurement /
inspection is
detected.
Proceeding tests
will be skipped.
Start using the instrument.
Proceeds if fail –
Auto Sequence will
proceed even if fail
status of
measurement /
inspection is
detected.
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1.2.3.
Display of test result
Setup for displaying test
results
Worst
Last
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Worst – the worst
result will be
displayed at the
end of test.
Start using the instrument.
Last – last result
will be displayed at
the end of test.
Figure 1.2.3.1_Display of test result
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1.3. Behaviour of specific element parameters
In addition to instruments behaviour at execution of the test sequence, the user can also set rules
for behaviour of specific structure element parameters.
Setup of structure
parameters behaviour
Following settings apply
for bellow listed elemnts.
Equipment ID
Equipment name
Retest period
Offered ID will be
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
incremented + 1.
Increment
Replicate
Replicate – Offered ID will
be the same as last used.
Blank
Blank – Equipment ID will
not be offered.
Start using the instrument.
Figure 1.3.1_behaviour of structure element
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1.4. Selection of peripheral devices
The instrument can be used as a standalone unit or in combination with different peripheral
devices, which are enabling, entering of data into structure parameters or writing/printing the data
to external media (NFC tags or different labels). Selection of peripheral devices and how the
instrument will behave when specific devices are selected is explained bellow.
1.4.1.
Set writting device
Select General Settings, ↵
Setup of writing devices
Devices
Select Communication
port, label size, date type,
auto save, tag format,↵.
Select writing device from
the list, ↵.
Start using the instrument.
Start with configuration.
Figure 1.4.1.1_setup of writing devices
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1.4.2.
Set reading device
Select General Settings, ↵
Setup of reading devices
Devices
If applicable, select
Communication port,↵.
Select reading device from
the list, ↵.
Start using the instrument.
Start with configuration.
Figure 1.4.2.1_setup of reading devices
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1.4.3. Setup of external Keyboard
Note!
No other available, wired reading devices can be used, when A 1578 External
RS232/USB adapter is connected.
Figure 1.4.3.1_External keyboard setup
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2. Features of Auto Sequence® menu
The Auto Sequences menu is intended primarily for users who use already known
working procedures on the field (pre-prepared Auto Sequences) and want to be as
effective as possible. The speed of execution of the Auto Sequences comes to great
expression in this way of work.
Working with this mode, the user gets the ability to create an Auto Sequences, which can
be partly or fully automated. By switching on, flow commands the whole test sequence
necessary for checking the safety of portable appliance can be manually or automatically
executed, this includes storing of data in the memory structure and print out of the test
sticker (PASS / FAIL) by single press of the Run key.
Figure 2.1_Saving time by use of Auto Sequences
In the
AutoSeqvence®
menu, the user can select from a number of pre-set Auto
Sequences which were developed by Metrel, based on the known standards for portable
electrical appliances.
There are few typical standards designed for testing of portable electrical equipment:
•
Testing of electrical portable appliances, including special sequences for testing of
PRCD devices, according to:
o
VDE 0701-0702,
o
Code of practice,
o
AS/NZS 3760,
•
Testing of welding equipment, according to IEC/EN 60974-4,
•
Testing of medical equipment, according to IEC/EN 62353.
For advanced users, Metrel has developed a special Auto Sequence editor which is a
part of the PRO software package MESM. This module enables the creation of user
defined Auto Sequences, with arbitrary workflow, and predefined limits.
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2.1. Auto Sequence Search function
In Auto Sequence® menu it is possible to search for Auto Sequences® on base of their
Name or Short code.
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Apply Search.↵
Select Auto Sequence
group, and start Search
function. ↵
Select filtered Auto
Sequence and Start the
Test. ↵
Select Name or Short code
window, Enter Short code
or Name of the Auto
Sequence. ↵
Follow flow of the test
Sequence.
When finished, repeat the
procedure
Figure 2.1.1_Searh for Auto Sequences
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2.2. Solution for multiple point testing
Prior to the start of the desired test sequence instrument enables an option of multiple
test point selection for any available single test step. This option is specially designed for
testing of appliances at which multiple test points needs to be examined, (extension leads
with multiple test sockets, portable distribution boards at construction sites, etc.).
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Choose desired measuring
function and select
Multiple points
Choose appropriate test
sequence and select View
Start the test sequence.
Figure 2.2.1_Setting of multiple test points
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2.3. Earth bond calculator
Prior to the start of the desired test sequence instrument enables an option for quick
selection of the correct limit at the Earth bond test. This option was integrated to help the
user define correct limit based on the, length and the cross section of measured cable, or
by selecting the limit from the list of pre-set limits according to VDE standard. This function
brings most benefit for users who are testing lots of different extension leads or other
appliances using longer supply cords.
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Choose appropriate test
sequence and select
Configurator
Limit can be calculated
using different rules.
Chose one of the rueles
and set correct
parameters.
Figure 2.3.1_Setting of limit for EB test using EB calculator
Start the test sequence.
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3. Different test modes available
The OmegaPAT/GT instrument is a universal instrument enabling the user to choose between
several available test modes, depending on the nature of the work, experiences of the user and
desired speed for execution of test sequence.
The user can set the instrument to following modes:
I. Manual (flow) mode,
II. Semi-automated (flow) mode,
III. Semi-automated (flow) mode with Auto-save on print,
IV. Fully-automated (flow) mode (Auto Sequence® editor must be used).
Execution of the tests can be performed from two menus:
•
Auto Sequences®
•
Memory Organizer
Figure 3.1_Instruments main menu
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•
•
•
3.1. Test mode I. Manual mode from Start to the end of test
sequence.
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
• Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
• Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
Result (Worst or Last),
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
At Insulation test the
instrument displays the below
measage, to warn the user that
the PA must be switched ON
during the test.
Test mode (Standard, Expert),
• Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
• Writing devices (None),
• Reading device (None).
Connect the PA to the MI 3360.
Choose appropriate test
sequence and Run the test
Check the Inspections and
press STOP, to complete the
first step of the test. Sequence
proceeds automatically.
If mains voltage will be applied
to the PA, the instrument will
stop, and show the following
warning message!
At the end of the sequence
select one of available options
(View, Save results, Comment).
Select approprite structure
element: Appliance, Appliance
FD, Etc., and enter parameters
menu.
Set up all relavant parameters
and press Add, & Save the
data..
Repeat the test procedure for
same type of tested appliance,
or select a new test sequence
from Auto Sequence menu.
Press Start test to continue
the test sequence.
Figure 3.1.1_Manual test mode I.
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•
•
•
3.2. Test mode II. Semi-automated mode of the test sequence.
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
• Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
• Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
Result (Worst or Last),
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Connect the PA to the MI 3360.
Choose appropriate test
sequence and Run the test
If mains voltage will be applied
(View, Save results, Comment).
to the PA, the instrument will
stop, and show the following
warning message!
At the end of the sequence
select one of available options
Test mode (Standard, Expert),
• Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
• Writing devices (None),
• Reading device (None).
Visual inspections will be
automatically checked as PASS
& instrument will proceed by
executing applicable tests.
At Insulation test the
instrument displays the below
measage, to warn the user that
the PA must be switched ON
during the test.
Figure 3.2.1_Semi-automated test mode II
Select approprite structure
element: Appliance, Appliance
FD, Etc., and enter parameters
Correct relavant parameters if
menu.
needed, add element & Save
the data.
Repeat the test procedure for
same type of tested appliance,
or select a new test sequence
from Auto Sequence menu.
Press Start test to continue
the test sequence.
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•
•
•
3.3. Test mode III. Semi-automated mode of the test sequence +
reading & writing devices enabled.
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
• Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
• Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
• Result (Worst or Last),
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Connect the PA to the MI 3360.
Choose appropriate test
sequence and Run the test
If mains voltage will be applied
to the PA, the instrument will
stop, and show the following
warning message!
Test mode (Standard, Expert),
• Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
• Writing devices (Zebra ZD410) + Auto Save
(On print),
Reading device (Zebex barcode scanner).
Correct relevant parameters if
needed, (all data can be
inserted by use of supported
reading devices), Save the
data.
Visual inspections will be
automatically checked as PASS
& instrument will proceed by
executing applicable tests.
At Insulation test the
instrument displays the below
measage, to warn the user that
the PA must be switched ON
during the test.
Figure 3.3.1_Semi-automated test mode III + reading & writing devices
At the end of the sequence
select one of available options
(View, Save results, Print &
save, Comment).
Select approprite structure
element: Appliance, Appliance
FD, Etc., and enter parameters
menu.
Print menu appears, choose
between available options.
Type of label (Simple, classic,
QR) Tags (1 tag, 2tags).
Repeat the test procedure for
same type of tested appliance,
or select a new test sequence
from Auto Sequence menu.
Press Start test to continue
the test sequence.
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3.4. Fully-automated (flow) mode (Auto Sequence® editor must be
used).
MESM SW enables the user to create custom Auto Sequences®, for this purpose Metrel
has developed special Auto Sequence editor which is a part of PRO MESM SW package.
Note!
Detailed description of Auto Sequence® editor is explained in the user manual of the
instrument. Below is given an explanation for few main features which will enable Fullyautomated flow of the presented test sequence.
Demo test sequence
Note!
For this presentation purpose we will create a demo sequence for testing of extension
cord, no “live/hot” tests will be included in this sequence, therefore it is no need to
integrate special steps for warnings and pauses prior to execution of “live/hot” test.
When creating test sequences including (“live/hot”) tests make sure that the pause, and
warning are integrated prior to such measurements.
Flow of the demo test sequence will be determined by use of following flow commands,
and operations after end of the test.
Appliance info (flow command) enables:
- Automatic generation of selected structure element (Appliance, Appliance FD, Medical Eq., …);
- Behaviour of structure element data (Increment or repeat);
- Entering of the Default Appliance ID;
- Entering of the Default Appliance name (including option for editing);
- Entering of the default Retest period (including option for editing)
In the following example, parameters will be set as follows:
- Repeat settings (Repeat, Increment)
- Appliance type (Appliance, Appliance_FD, Medical equip., Medical equip._FD, Welding equip.,
Welding equip._FD)
- Default Appliance ID (Blank)
- Appliance name (Blank) Editable option enabled
- Retest period in months (12) Editable option enabled
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Programming o f Auto Sequence ®
Start MESM Auto Sequence® Editor
Start building an A uto Sequence:
1. Define Auto Sequence meta data (select „New Auto Sequence ®“, use right mouse b utton, and cho ose Edit):
a) Auto Sequence name
b) Auto Sequence description
c) Picture of Auto Sequence (wisib le only in MESM)
d) Auto Sequence® code
2. From the list o f applicable Visual & Functional inspections select, one of availab le options or create custom one.
3. From the list o f available measu rements select one or more available measurements.
4. From the list o f avaulable flow commands select one or more avai lable flow commands:
I. PAUSE (A Pau se command wit h text message or picture can be ins erted anywhere in the measuring s teps. Warning icon can be set alone or added to te xt
message. Arbitra ry text message can be entered in pr epared field Text of menu window).
II. NO NOTIFI CATION mode (In strument skips pr e-test warnings)
III. APPLIANC E INFO (Instrument enables to auto matically select the appliance type and add the Ap pliance ID, Appliance name and Retest period to the
Auto Sequence®).
IV. INSPECTIO N EXPERT mode (If Inspection Exper t mode flow command is set, the Vi sual inspection scr een and Functional inspection scr een within Auto
Sequence® are disp layed for 1 second and an overall PASS is automatically applied at the end of test. In between, the auto matic procedure can be stopped
and statuses can be applied manua lly.
Inspection Expe rt mode is disabled by default.)
V. BUZZER mode ( Passed or failed measuremen t is indicated with be eps.
- Pass – double be ep after the test
- Fail – long bee p after the test
Beep happen s right after single te st measurement.)
Lis of availabl e
measurements
Lis of availabl e inspections,
Visual & Functio nal
Lis of custom
3
2
1a 1c 1b
1d
1a
1b
1c
2
3
3
III.
II.
IV.
I.
V.
inspections: Visu al &
Functional (user
2
II.
defined)
Lis of available flow
commands
4
IV.
III.
Figure 3.4.1_Auto Sequence editor_01
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Edit Inspections and Measurements pa rameters
1. 3.2.
1) Select inspectio ns tab and choose from list:
I. Visual Inspectio n
2) Select Measu rement tab and ch oose from list:
II. Continuity
III. R iso
IV. Polarity
3) Select Inspections tab and choose from list:
1.
2.
V. Functional
3.
II.
V.
I.
IV.
III.
Figure 3.4.2_Auto Sequence editor_02
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Editing of the Header
Header
The Header step is empty by default.
Flow commands are manually added to the He ader step.
In our example we have added following flow commands:
1) APPLIANCE INFO
2) NO NOTIFICATION MODE
3) INSPECTION EXPERT MODE
I.
II.
Each flow com mand will be set accordingly.
Check the pictures below.
III.
I.
II.
III.
Figure 3.4.3_Auto Sequence editor_03
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Editing of Inspections and Meas urements
1.
2.
parameters
1) At all applicable measuring s teps containing option „OPERATION AFTER
END OF TEST„ se t as bellow to Auto.
2) At all applicable measuring s teps set „Single test parameters accord ing to
relevant standard“.
Note!
I. For test status and correct se quence flow limits must be set.
II. Instrument parameters: outputs, and other parameters mus t be set
accordingly to relevant standard and specific r equirements of tested
appliance.
3) At the Footer of the sequence (Result step) se lect options:
- Auto save
- Auto print
1.
2.
II.
I.
3.
Figure 3.4.4_Auto Sequence editor_04
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Auto Sequence parameters
After successful creation of the test sequence, upload it to the instrument using the upload
function. Select and open the new test sequence from the Auto Sequence menu, and
check parameters.
Numbers (1a, 1b, 1d, 3) referring to: Figure 3.4.1_Auto Sequence editor_01.
Auto Sequence® name Single tests Short code Description
1d 1b31a
Figure 3.4.5_Auto Sequence® view menu
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Note!
•
•
3.5. Test mode IV. Fully-automated mode
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
Following parameters are adopted from the Auto
Sequence® settings
Result (Worst or Last),
• Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
• Writing devices (Zebra ZD410),
• Reading device (Zebex barcode scanner).
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Connect the PA to the MI 3360,
and choose appropriate test
sequence.
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
• Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
• Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
• Test mode (Standard, Expert),
• Auto save + Auto print.
Optionally use Multiple points
or Continuity calculator.
Run the test.
Visual inspections will be
automatically checked as PASS
& instrument will proceed by
executing applicable tests.
At the end of the sequence
Label will be automatically
printed and the results storred
to the structure.
In the next steps enter
Appliance ID, Appliance name,
and retest period (data can be
entered manually or via
supported reading devices).
From here on starts
automatization.
Repeat the test procedure for
same type of tested appliance,
or select a new test sequence
from Auto Sequence menu.
Press Start test to repeat
the test sequence.
Figure 3.5.1_Fully-automated test mode IV + reading & writing devices
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4. Explanation of memory organizer
Essentially the mode of operation through the memory organizer is intended for users
who need tested devices, well documented, or users who perform periodic tests based
on data from previously performed measurements.
MESM software includes a special module (Upcoming retests) which enables an
overview of devices that need to be tested over a specific time period.
With the help of MESM SW, the user can create a structure including devices that need
to be retested and upload it to the instrument.
Given the fact that the instrument has a sufficient memory capacity, we have enabled the
users to search and filter the memory structure also within the memory organizer on the
instrument itself. The search function allows you to search for devices by:
- device name,
- device ID,
- test status,
- test date,
- re-test date.
Figure 4.1_Search menu
Memory organizer enables the user to prepare his, test plan before leaving the office.
This can be achieved by preparing the test structure, using MESM SW running on a
personal computer in the office, using aMESM (android applications) on the field, or
even by creating it on the instrument itself.
A pre-set structure for data storage may also include a set of necessary measurements
for checking of the safety of electrical portable devices.
Measurements defined under the specific structure element can be used as a single test
steps or they can be grouped into an auto sequence (with this option we come closer to
the mode of operation, as we know from the Auto sequence menu).
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(100 elements)
(100 elements)
4.1. Memory structure
Memory organizer is designed in a way which gives a user more or less free hands with
building of his own memory structure. Different structure elements can be used on
different levels, the important fact is that for printing of professional reports,
measurements must be stored under one of bellow listed structure elements which are
designed for this purpose.
Figure 4.1.1_Structure elemnts available
From the list of available elements the user can create a structure without limitation of
used levels.
Note!
Metrel recommendation is that, not more than 100 structure elements are stored under
the same level of structure!
When the instrument will reach the 100 elements recommendation, on the same level, it
will pop out with a waning message >structure object is almost full, new structure
element should be used<
Proposed structure:
Structure level: Structure element: Recommended quantity:
Level 0 >Node 01
Level 1 >Client 01\Project\location\Element
Level 2 >Project 01\Client\Element
Level 3 >Appliance 01
(100 elements)
(100elements)
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In general for storing the test results two types of elements are available, element for
storing basic information, and element for storing detailed information. Main difference
is in number of available parameters which can be set for the tested appliance.
Figure 4.1.2_structure element with basic description
Figure 4.1.3_ structure element with full description
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Results should be stored under one of following structure elements: this stands for the
single measurements or auto-sequences, are always stored under one of the following
structure elements:
Figure 4.1.4_Structure elements presenting portable electrical equipment
4.2. Workspace
The first level of every structure is a Workspace. Workspace is basically a project with
specific rules and limitations:
- only one workspace can be used at the time,
- structure elements can only be used within workspace,
- workspaces are stored on the microSD card,
- workspaces can be additionally archived on the microSD card (under exports)
- search for appliances within unopened workspaces is not possible,
4.3. Nods and other structure elements
Structural Elements (Nodes) are used to ease organization of data in the Memory
Organizer. One Node is a must; others are optional and can be created or deleted
freely, same is with other structure elements except the part of (must be included).
Figure 4.3.1_Creating the structure
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5. How to start?
By default (out of the box) the instrument is equipped with a demo Memory structure,
presenting one of the possible ways of using the structure.
Figure 5.1_Demo memory structure
User can begin storing results in this predefined structure, or he can start building a new
custom structure from the scratch.
Starting from memory organizer
For a clean new start the user has an option to create his own structure including single
tests or Auto Sequences. The data can be organized in a tree structure with Structure
objects and Measurements.
OmegaGT XA has a multi-level structure.
In this chapter we will explain how to use main features of memory organizer, and how
to be most efficient on the field.
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5.1. Creation of memory structure
When creating the memory structure, have in mind Metrel recommendation regarding
proposed structure.
Setup of memory structure
When structure is ready,
Measurements can be
added.
At this point we can
choose between single
tests or Auto Sequences.
Select General Settings, ↵
Workspace Manager. ↵
Enter Memory Organizer,↵
Start creating structure.
From list of available
structure elements create
custom structure.
Enter Workspace Man. ↵
Add new Workspace. ↵
Return to Main menu.
Clone function can be used
for faster structure
creation.
SIngle test – Visual
inspections,
Functional inspection
and single
measurements can be
added to structure,
limits, outputs and
other parameters
should be set
manually. Add them to
structure element.
After successful creation of
memory structure, start
executing the tests.
Start using the instrument.
Auto Sequence® – all
sequences, will appear
in this menu. Select
appropriate Auto
sequence from the list
and add it to structure
Figure 5.1.1_Creation of memory structure
available auto
elemnt.
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↵
5.2. Test mode V. starting from memory organizer, execution of
single tests.
Reading and writing devices are not intended to be used in this mode. Flow of the test
sequence (Auto Sequence flow) and test mode (Expert/Standard) are not supported in
this type of operation with the instrument.
Enter Memory Organizer.
After execution of all
preset single tests for
specific appliance, the test
procedure is finished
Select desired Node\
Project\Location\
Appliance, and start
executing the preset
measurements.
Select new appliance
structure and repeat the
procedure.
Each measurement has the
following steps:
- Manual start,
- End of measurement
(manual or timer),
- Manual saveing of result.
Press Test to repeat the
procedure.
Figure 5.2.1_Starting from memory organizer_test mode V.
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↵
5.3. Test mode VI. starting from memory organizer, execution of
Auto Sequences.
Note!
Flow command
ignored by the instrument when working from memory organizer.
Flow command & Auto Save, Auto print setting
APPLIANCE INFO
Enter Memory Organizer.
together with settings Auto Save & Auto print, are
Finish the AutoSequence
and procced with Saving
results and/or printing the
labels.
Select desired Node\
Project\Location\
Appliance, and execut the
preset Auto Sequence.
After successfully finished
operation, proceed to next
appliance and repeat the
procedure.
Press Test to repeat the
procedure.
Figure 5.3.1_ Starting from memory organizer_test mode VI.
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6. Re-testing of portable appliances
Portable appliance testing and re-testing is required by employers, landlords and selfemployed to ensure safety of portable appliances. The frequency of testing should be
determined based on the risk factors, such as:
- How often the equipment is used,
- If any damages are reported by users of the equipment,
- Where the equipment is used (Offices, Shops, Hotels, Schools, Public use,
Construction sites, …),
- Etc.
OmegaPAT/GT enables few possible solutions for quick and efficient execution of retests.
- Re-testing from memory organizer, by use of Search function.
- Re-testing from memory organizer, by use of pre-prepared structure of appliances
needed for re-testing (use of MESM PC SW)
- Re-testing by use of QR codes or NFC tags
- Re-testing by use of Barcode (same principle as with the QR codes
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6.1. Re-testing from memory organizer, by use of Search function.
The data is stored on the instruments SD card. The workspace containing the data which
will be used for retesting must be opened. User can search for the appliances that has to
be re-tested in specific time period, by use of search function and its additional filters.
Enter Memory Organizer
menu
Select prefered
Workspace, and start
Search function. ↵
Apply Search. ↵
Data for re-testing will be
displayed.
Select appliance which
needs to be retested and
Go to location. ↵
Execute the tested
sequence. ↵
Choose between one of
the available options to
complete the test
procedure.↵
Choose Recall results, than
select Retes. ↵
When finished, repeat the
procedure. ↵
List of filtered appliances is
getting shorter with each
executed test.
Figure 6.1.1_Re-testing from memory organizer
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6.2. Re-testing from memory organizer, by use of pre-prepared
structure of appliances needed for re-testing (use of MESM PC
SW)
1. Download the data from the instrument to the MESM SW.
2. Start Upcoming Retest module and create new .padfx
3. Send the data back to the instrument, execute the retests.
Start MESM SW
1a 1b
1) Download th e data from the in strument, and sav e it on local disk:
- a. The data can be downloade d by use of Get Dat a or Connect function
- b. Start Upcomming retest modu le,
I. apply the cust om re-test filter,
II. execute the Reload command.
II.
1b
I.
Figure 6.2.1_Download the data from the instrument
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Upcoming retests module
2) Select applianc es which needs to be retested:
I. Hold Ctrl (cont rol) button on ke yboard and click on appliances wh ich
should be reteste d
II. When the list i s completed, execute the comand Cr eate .padfx fi le
II.
2
I.
Figure 6.2.2_Create new .padfx
New .padfx fi le
4 5
3) When new .pad fx file is generated, for each a new empty Auto Sequence
is automaticaly gen etared.
-3a original Auto Sequence
-3b new Auto Sequence (empty) ready for the rete st
4) Save the data.
5) Send the data to the instrument
3a
3b
Figure 6.2.3_Send the data back to the instrument
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Enter Memory Organizer
menu
Execute the tested
sequence, and follow the
procedure. ↵
Choose between one of
the available options to
complete the test
Select previously uploaded
Workspace. ↵
procedure.↵
All uploaded appliances
appliances have new
empty Auto Sequence,
which is ready for the
execution of the retest.
When finished, repeat the
procedure for the nex
appliance which has to be
retested. ↵
When finished with retesting
download the data to MESM PC
SW.
Figure 6.2.4_Execution of the uploaded data for re-testing
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Download the dat a from Instrument back to
6a
8
6b
7
MESM.
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6) After the applian ces were successfully re-tested with the instrument ,
download the da ta back to MESM for Archiving.
-6a download the data
-6b download th e data to Current op ened file
7) Previously emp ty data, ready for the re-testing is r eplaced with the
measured results w hich are download from the inst rument.
8) Save the data.
Figure 6.2.5_Downloading & archiving of test results
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6.3. Re-testing by use of QR codes or NFC tags
A part of portable appliance testing is also tagging of the portable appliance. In most
cases only the basic information such as, PASS / FAIL criteria, test / re-test date, ID of
the appliance, and User of the test instrument is required to be placed on a tag.
The necessary data which must be visually placed on a tested appliance varies from
countries. Metrel solution integrated via printing QR codes or writing NFC tags gives the
user possibility to store complete information on the external media. With this solution the
user has an option to check the data from the QR code or NFC tag by use of aMESM
android application at any given time, simply by scanning them.
Figure 6.3.1_Sample of QR code
Figure 6.3.2_aMESM android application
Figure 6.3.3_Re-testing by use of android application
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•
•
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
• Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
• Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
•
Result (Worst or Last),
Test mode (Standard, Expert),
• Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
• Writing devices Zebra ZD410) + Auto Save (On
print),
• Reading device (aMESM).
Enter Memory Organizer
menu
Start the test Sequence
and follow the instructions.
Select prefered
Workspace. Start aMESM
application and scann QR
code on appliance. ↵
After successful QR code
option Send. This function
will automatically search
for the appliance in the
instruments memory and
highlight it for re-testing.
Figure 6.3.4_Re-testing by use of QR codes or NFC tags
scanning, choose the
When finished, repeat the
procedure
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Label
Form
Tag content
Data1
st
label
Data 2
nd
label
7. Appendix
In this chapter differences between different types of supported labels format, reports and
Basic to PRO MESM SW license is given.
7.1. Differences between supported types of labels
It is intended for tagging of individual appliance with Auto Sequence® test data. To start
printing, Auto Sequence® should be finished and saved or reopened from memory
structure. When required, printing of two labels of the same test can be set.
User has an option to choose between two tag formats, PAT and GENERIC.
7.1.1.
PAT tag format (size 50mm x 25.5mm)
Printers (S 2062, A 1488, A 1489)
Label format PAT, label size 50mm x 25.5mm.
Available tag data presented in text area are:
Auto Sequence® short Test code
Appliance ID
Appliance name
Test date
Retest date
Auto Sequence® test status
User name (who currently performed test or who performed saved test, if printed from
memory)
type
size
arrangement
W x H
(mm)
Classic
QR QR Test code, appliance ID,
50 x 25.5
Barcode Test code, appliance ID Appliance ID
Text Test code, appliance ID,
test or retest date, status,
user
Appliance ID, test or
retest date, status,
user
Appliance ID,
appliance name, test
date, test period,
location, user, status,
appliance name, test
date, test period,
location, user, status
measurement results.
Text Test code, appliance ID,
appliance name, test or
retest date, status, user
Appliance ID,
appliance name, test
or retest date, status,
user
Simple Text Appliance ID, appliance
name, status, test or
retest date, user
Notes:
2nd label is intended to mark supply cords.
Data not available will not be printed on the label.
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Test or Retest date: is set in the General Settings => Devices => Writing devices menu.
If Auto Sequence® was modified, its short code is marked with asterisk (*).
TEST DATE
RE-TEST DATE
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7.1.2.
PAT tag format (size 43mm x 99mm)
Printer, S 2062
Label format PAT, label size 43mm x 99mm.
Note!
Logo for PASS and FAIL must be uploaded to printer manually.
Label
type
Form
size
W x H
Tag content
arrangeme
nt
Data1st label Data 2nd label
(mm)
Classic
L
Barcode Test code, appliance ID Appliance ID
Text Test code, appliance ID,
test and retest date,
Appliance ID, test and
retest date, status, user
status, user
QR L QR Test code, appliance ID,
appliance name, test
43 x 99
date, test period, location,
user, status,
Appliance ID,
appliance name, test
date, test period,
location, user, status
measurement results.
Text Test code, appliance ID,
appliance name, test and
retest date, status, user
Appliance ID,
appliance name, test
and retest date, status,
user
Notes:
2nd label is intended to mark supply cords.
Data not available will not be printed on the label.
Test or Retest date: is set in the General Settings => Devices => Writing devices menu.
If Auto Sequence® was modified, its short code is marked with asterisk (*).
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7.1.3.
Classic barcode QR code
Label format PAT, label size 43mm x 99mm.
7.1.4.
RFID / NFC tag
type
NTAG216 Test code, appliance ID, appliance name, test date, test period,
PAT tag format (NFC tag)
Data
location, user, status, measurement results.
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7.1.5.
GENERIC tag format (size 50mm x 25.5mm)
Printers (S 2062, A 1488, A 1489)
Label format PAT, label size 50mm x 25.5mm.
It is intended for tagging structure objects (element, appliance, equipment), which could
be tested and their location under parent structure object is important. Label printing can
be started from selected structure object (element, appliance, equipment), even if no Auto
Sequence® is associated with it, or from finished Auto Sequence® saved under it.
Tag data presented in text area are:
Parent structure object ID (name) (← Object_name)
Auto Sequence® short test code (if printing from Auto Sequence®; if printing from object field is
omitted)
Object ID (name)
Test date (|→ DD.MM.YYYY) or Retest date (→| DD.MM.YYYY), which one is selected in General
Settings => Devices => Writing devices menu
Status (printing from object: overall status of all tests appended to the object or sub-structure
objects; printing from Auto Sequence®: its status)
User name (Printing from Auto Sequence: user who performed test; printing from object:
current signed-in user)
Following table describes tag content arrangement and its data for supported label form
size.
Form size
W x H
Tag content
arrangement
Data
(mm)
50 x 25.5
Text Parent object name, Test code, Object ID, test or
retest date, status, user
QR Parent object name, Test code, Object ID, test
date, test period, Auto Sequence® status, Object
status, user.
Notes:
Data not available will not be printed on the label.
Object without appended Auto Sequence® test has no status!
If Auto Sequence® was modified, its short code is marked with asterisk (*).
Object status depends on all measurements (Auto Sequences® or Single tests) appended to the
object or sub-structure objects, refer to user manual of MI 3360 for details.
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RFID / NFC tag
Data
GENERIC_TEST DATE
GENERIC_RE-TEST DATE
7.1.6.
Following table describes data content written on RFID / NFC tag.
type
NTAG216 Parent object name, Test code, Object ID, test date, test
GENERIC tag format (NFC tag)
period, Auto Sequence® status, Object status, user.
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7.1. Differences between basic and PRO MESM reports
Within Safety of electrical appliances, Work Scope, the following reports are available.
Basic license:
Print Results
Basic report
PRO license (EETR Electrical_Equipment_Test_Report):
EETR_PRO report
EETR_Single report
EETR_FD_Single report
Basic reports can be printed regardless of the used structure element.
For printing of PRO reports some conditions must be fulfilled. EETR_PRO report can be
printed for any structure element. Printing of the reports EETR_Single and
EETR_FD_Single depends on the used structure element.
For creation of EETR_Single report, the measured data has to be stored under one of the
following structure elements:
Symbol Default name Description
Node Node
Appliance Appliance (basic description)
Medical device Medical device (basic description)
Welding device Welding device (basic description)
For creation of EETR_FD_Single report, the measured data has to be stored under one
of the following structure elements:
Symbol Default name Description
Node Node
Appliance FD Appliance (full description)
Medical device FD Medical device (full description)
Welding device FD Welding device (full description)
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7.1.1. Print results (N…selected appliances will be printed on the
report)
7.1.2. Basic report (N…selected appliances will be printed on the
report)
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7.1.1. EETR_PRO report (N…selected appliances will be printed on
the report)
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7.1.2. EETR_Single report (Only one appliance is printed per report)
7.1.3. EETR_FD_Single report (Only one appliance is printed per
report)
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7.1. Differences between basic and PRO MESM license
The comparison table presents differences between basic and PRO license. All
instruments are always equipped with at least basic license. The PRO license is usually
optional.
License (basic or PRO) is always stored in the instrument, therefore each instrument, can
be contented to any available installation of MESM SW and the user will have full
functionality, depending on installed license.
Metrel Electrical Safety Manager
MI 3360 ,25A,M,F
Basic license PRO license
Data Download * *
Data Upload *
AutoSequence ® Editor * *
AutoSequence ® Download * *
AutoSequece ® Upload *
Print out of test results * *
Print out of basic report
Print out of proffesional reports *
Upcoming retests (Scheduler) * *
Export to Excel *
Export to Xml *
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