Sonel TKF-12 Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

PHASE SEQUENCE

TESTER

TKF-12

V1.4 22.07.2009

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Table of contents

1. Safety measures .................................................2

2. Phase spin direction test...................................4

3. Cleaning and maintenance................................4

4. Storage ................................................................5

5. Dismantling and utilization................................5

6. Technical data.....................................................5

7. Equipment ...........................................................6

8. Manufacturer.......................................................6

We appreciate your having purchased our phase sequence
tester. The TKF-12 tester is a modern high-quality, simple and
safe device. However it is recommended to get acquainted with
the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent
possible problems related to operation of the meter.

Note:
The producer reserves the right to modify the appearance,
equipment and technical data of the device.

1. Safety measures

The TKF-12 tester complies with the safety requirements
specified in the norm EN 61010-1.
In order to protect yourself and the device do observe the
rules described in the present manual.

Warning:

• Do not perform tests in a humid environment, which contains
explosive or inflammable gases (materials), water vapour or
dust.

• Having carried the device from a cold environment to a warm
one, wait 0.5 hour before you proceed to perform measure­ments for the purpose of acclimatisation; if necessary wipe
out the condensed water vapour.

• During measurements do not touch the metal parts of the
socket, lead terminals, fastening elements, etc.

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• Make sure you are properly insulated from the tested object.

• Do not perform measurements using an out-of-order device,

whose casing or leads are damaged (broken, cracked, de­formed, contaminated, etc.).

• The TKF-12 tester may be operated exclusively by qualified
personnel who are properly authorised to perform work on
electric installations. Should the device be operated by unau­thorised personnel, the device may be damaged and there
may be a serious danger for the operator.

• The tester may be connected to the mains solely by means
of dedicated leads provided by the manufacturer. Solely such
leads guarantee compliance with safety regulations.

• If phase-to-phase voltage exceeding 760V AC will be con-
nected to the device, the tester may be damaged and there
may be a risk for the operator.

• If the device will be used for any other purpose than those
specified in the present operating manual, the tester may be
damaged and there may be a serious risk for the operator.

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2. Phase spin direction test

• Connect the measurement probes of the TKF-12 tester to the
points where there is the expected three-phase voltage (see
the illustration below).

• If the phases at the given meas-
urement points are compliant with
the L1, L2, L3 description, the
green R diode of the tester will go
on; otherwise the red L diode will
go on.

• The light of the given neon lamp
(L1, L2, L3) signalises a phase-to­phase voltage exceeding 100V be­tween the corresponding probe
and one of the remaining probes.

Note: Incorrect indications of the tester
may be caused by one of the following:

- connection of two probes to one

phase,

- connection of one of the probes to the

neutral lead,

- lack of connection of one of the

probes to the mains.

3. Cleaning and maintenance

NOTE!
Use solely the maintenance techniques speci­fied by the manufacturer in the present operat­ing manual.

The tester may be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth using all­purpose detergents.
Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents which might
scratch the casing (powders, pastes, etc.).
The electronic system of the meter does not require mainte­nance.

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4. Storage

In the case of storage of the device, the following recommen­dations must be observed:

• Make sure the tester is dry.

5. Dismantling and utilization

Worn-out electric and electronic equipment should be gath­ered selectively, i.e. it must not be placed with waste of another
kind.
Worn-out electronic equipment should be sent to a collection
point in accordance with the law of worn-out electric and electronic
equipment.
Before the equipment is sent to a collection point, do not dis­mantle any elements.
Observe the local regulations concerning disposal of pack­ages, worn-out batteries and accumulators

6. Technical data

a) Kind of insulation: double, in accordance with EN 61010-1
b) Measurement category: III 600V in accordance with EN

61010-1
c) Ingress protection in accordance with EN 60529: IP42
d) Frequency range: 10 ÷ 70Hz
e) Nominal phase-to-phase voltage range: 120 ÷ 690VAC
f) Maximum phase-to-phase working voltage: 760VAC
g) Measurement current (per each phase): <3.5mA
h) Working temperature: -10 ÷ 45 ºC
i) Storage temperature: -20 ÷ 60 ºC
j) Acceptable working humidity: 20 ÷ 80%
k) Tester power supply: from the tested electrical installation
l) Dimensions: 130x72x31mm
m) Mass of the tester (with leads): ca 340g

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7. Equipment

Standard:

• 1,2m test leads integrated with the tester (red, black and
yellow) – 3 pcs,

• crocodile clip black K01,

• probe with banana plug (red, black and yellow) – 3 pcs,

• operating manual.

Additional:

• crocodile clips red and yellow,

• case,

• three-phase adapter AGT-16P,

• three-phase adapter AGT-32P,

• three-phase adapter AGT-63P.

8. Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the device, which also provides guaran­tee and post-guarantee service is the following company:

SONEL S.A.

ul. Wokulskiego 11

58-100 Świdnica

Poland
tel. [phone]
fax [phone]

E-mail: [email protected]

Web page: www.sonel.pl

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