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3200B Series
Advanced Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator
Operation Manual
Version 1.00: April 2015
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  • Page 1 3200B Series Advanced Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator Operation Manual Version 1.00: April 2015 All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...
  • Page 2 (60 Days after invoice date) AFTER THE EVALUATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED THE OPERATION OF THE CALIBRATOR IS LOCKED AND THE DISPLAY SHOWS A NUMBER WHICH MUST BE QUOTED TO TRANSMILLE TO RECEIVE THE UNLOCK CODE THE UNLOCK CODE IS AVAILALBLE...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Transmille Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: Unit 4, Select Business Centre Lodge Road Staplehurst TN12 0QW Declares, that the product Product Name: Electrical Test Calibrator Model Number: 3200B Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product(s)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3200B Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator Introduction............6 Installation & Power Requirements for the 3200B ..............7 Preparing the calibrator for use....................9 Initial Inspection........................9 Shipping Checklist .......................9 Lifting and carrying the calibrator..................9 Positioning the Calibrator....................10 Rear Panel Connections and Controls ................11...
  • Page 5 Calibrating LOOP Testers using the 3200B..............52 PSCC (Prospective Short Circuit Current) Testing............55 Introduction to Breakdown / Hipot Testers ..............56 Calibrating BREAKDOWN / HIPOT Testers ...57 using the 3200B & 2102 adapter [OPTION] Remote Programming ......................60 USB Interface........................60 Programming Commands ....................60 Technical Description ......................69 General ..........................69...

  • Page 6: 3200B Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator Introduction

    Portable Appliance Testers (PATs) Extended Functionality The 3200B Calibrator can be enhanced with options to provide high accuracy resistance, increased resistance range (up to 10GΩ) for Insulation testers, auto loop measurement and two external resistance inputs to extend the range of available resistors.

  • Page 7: Installation & Power Requirements For The 3200B

    There should only be a small voltage between Phase (Neutral) and Phase (Earth). To keep the LOOP impedance value to a minimum, the mains input to the 3200B is hardwired to the instrument. This avoids any introduction of unnecessary impedance.
  • Page 8 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Designed for use in the laboratory or portable on-site calibration. The 3200B calibrator is suitable for use in the standards laboratory. The fast warm up time combined with the small case and low weight make the 3200B series calibrator also ideal for onsite calibration.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Calibrator For Use

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Preparing the calibrator for use. Initial Inspection. After shipment the calibrator should be inspected for any signs of external damage. Should external damage be found contact the carrier immediately. Do not connect a damaged instrument to the line power as this may result in internal damage. Please retain the original packaging;...

  • Page 10: Positioning The Calibrator

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Positioning the Calibrator. The calibrator can be used free standing on a bench or mounted in a standard 19” rack enclosure. The calibrator can be operated at any angle; the two front feet have tilt legs for bench operation.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections And Controls

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Rear Panel Connections and Controls Connections on the rear panel consist of a 9 Pin Serial interface connector for the computer interface; this is optically isolated from the calibrator outputs. Fuse holders for individual instrument functions are accessible from the back of the alibrator.

  • Page 12: Setting And Checking The Line Voltage

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Setting and Checking the Line Voltage. Warning The line power cord must have an earth conductor to avoid the risk of shock. This instrument must be correctly earthed. The calibrator has been designed to work from either 100-120 Volt line supply or 200 - 240 Volt line supply.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Computer

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Connecting to a computer A USB cable (supplied) should be used to connect the calibrator to a USB port on the PC. Connection Details Connection from calibrator to PC : Also supplied is a USB driver on CD : For details on installing USB driver see appendix A.

  • Page 14: Powering Up The Calibrator

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Powering up the calibrator After connecting line power, the calibrator can be switched on with the line power switch on the rear panel. The front panel display will illuminate indicating power. The display will show program version number and after a short delay, during which time the processor...

  • Page 15: Output Connections

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Output Connections Warning - Risk of shock. High voltages may be present on the output sockets. Output sockets comprise of the following types: IEC 3-Pin Socket: For use with the supplied PAT test lead. 13A Socket (UK)*:...

  • Page 16: Operation

    A carry-case is available for regular transportation of the calibrator. Introduction to Operation All functions of the 3200B Calibrator can be controlled from the front panel or controlled remotely by a computer over the USB interface. LCD Display with...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Keyboard

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Front Panel Keyboard The front panel of the 3200B Calibrator utilises a high quality custom rubber keyboard with tactile feel buttons and integral display window. The front panel is therefore sealed against the ingress of moisture and dirt enabling the calibrator to be used in most working environments without risk of early failure of the operating buttons.

  • Page 18: Graphic Lcd Display

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL The Keyboard is divided into sections to allow rapid operation. The Numeric section allowing values to be entered, Functions keys for RCD, LOOP, PAT, Insulation Resistance, Continuity Resistance and ACV Output Range up and range down keys allows range changing for the currently selected function Left/right arrow keys select the digit to be controlled by the digital control knob.

  • Page 19: Using The Digital Control

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Using the Digital Control A digital potentiometer allows the ‘highlighted digit’ on the display to be incremented (turning clockwise) or decrement (turning anti-clockwise). Selected digit marker. Cursor Keys can be used to move the position of the digit marker, and increment / decrement the digit.

  • Page 20: Terminal Status Leds

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Terminal status LEDs LED’s above the terminals indicate the active input / output. Active terminals indicated by illuminated LED PAT Test IEC Socket WARNING Dangerous voltage may be present on these terminals. LOOP & RCD TEST Socket WARNING Dangerous voltage may be present on these terminals.

  • Page 21: Calibrating Instruments Using The 3200B

    Calibrating Instruments Using the 3200B Calibrating Insulation Testers The 3200B has six functions for calibrating insulation and continuity testers: 1. Resistance output for insulation testing (0MΩ to 2GΩ, option to 10GΩ) 2. Measurement of insulation test voltage; ranges 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V & 1000V 3.

  • Page 22: Measuring Insulation Test Voltages & Current

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Measuring Insulation Test Voltages & Current Step 1 From the Insulation Resistance menu displayed on the 3200B, select the VOLTAGE function using the soft key. Step 2 Select the required voltage range using either the digital Control or the up / down arrow keys.
  • Page 23 Older insulation testers (16 Edition) produced 1mA current at the specified test voltage. The 3200B should be set to 1mA current for these instruments. Very old testers may only produce a very small current and the voltage will collapse under any load –...
  • Page 24 0V (note some tester’s ‘positive’ red terminals are supplying negative voltage and need to have test leads reversed). NOTE:- NEGATIVE INPUT OF 3200B (BLACK) IS CONNECTED TO SUPPLY EARTH. Warning : The maximum input voltage is 1100 volts The correct polarity must be applied to obtain a reading TRANSMILLE LTD.

  • Page 25: Low Value Resistance For Continuity Testing

    Step 3 Using the soft key select ‘RESIST.’ enter the required resistance in Ω from 0Ω to 50000Ω using the 3200B keyboard, followed by ‘ENTER’. An alternative way to select the resistance is to use the Digital Control to increment / decrement the digit indicated by the cursor.

  • Page 26: Voltage Output

    TESTERS for all insulation meter tests Example: 3200B set to 240V range, measures mains/line voltage and displays a measured value of 232.6V. The UUT is compared to check its accuracy at this value. Step 1 Connect the insulation tester to the Black & Red 4mm sockets.

  • Page 27: High Voltage Insulation Tester Adapter [Option Exthv]

    The insulation tester must have a built in guard terminal for this adapter to function correctly. Step 1 Select ‘INS RES’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 2 Connect the EXTkV Adapter flying leads to the 3200B Insulation tester...

  • Page 28: Introduction To Rcd Testers

    It is important to understand that an RCD tester does not generate the current, but acts as a resistor allowing current to flow from the live to earth, simulating a fault. The 3200B measures the current flowing back to earth. TRANSMILLE LTD.

  • Page 29: Calibrating Rcd Testers Using The 3200B

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Calibrating RCD Testers using the 3200B The 3200B has two functions which can be used for complete testing of an RCD tester: 1. RCD Current measurement 2. RCD Trip Time measurement Use the socket marked Loop & RCD Testers to perform RCD tests.

  • Page 30: Rcd Current Measurements

    Certain manufacturers RCD testers may also require the user to keep the TEST button depressed for the duration of the test. The current measured by the 3200B is the true current drawn by the RCD tester with no allowance for the mains voltage at the time of test.
  • Page 31 Connect the RCD tester to the LOOP & RCD TESTER socket Step 2 Select ‘RCD’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 3 Press the soft key I and choose the required current mode as shown...
  • Page 32 Timing duration Step 6 Press the soft key TEST The following screen will appear Step 7 Press the test button on the RCD tester to allow the 3200B to measure the current. Measured RCD current Positive phase start Measurement indication Step 8 Read the measured current from the display of the 3200B.

  • Page 33: Rcd Trip Time Measurements

    Warning: Mains output is present during RCD testing Some RCD testers may require a settling delay between the application of mains from the 3200B calibrator and pressing of the TEST button on the RCD tester. This may be indicated by a symbol on the display of the RCD tester.
  • Page 34 Connect the RCD tester to the LOOP & RCD TESTER socket Step 2 Select ‘RCD’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 3 Press the soft key I and choose the required current mode as shown...
  • Page 35 Press the soft key TEST The following screen will appear Step 7 Press the test button on the RCD tester to allow the 3200B to Perform the test. Step 8 Record the trip time as indicated on the RCD tester display.

  • Page 36: Calibrating Portable Appliance Testers (Pats)

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Calibrating Portable Appliance Testers (PATs) The 3200B has six functions which can be used for testing of Portable Appliance Testers (PATs): 1. Earth Bond Resistance measurement 2. Earth Bond Current measurements 3. Insulation testing 4. Load testing 5.
  • Page 37 Read the measured resistance value from the display of the PAT. Notes on the PAT Earth Bond Function The 3200B uses a fixed set of resistors to produce the earth bond resistances. The value displayed by the 3200B is the measured value as determined during the calibration of the 3200B.

  • Page 38: Pat: Earth Bond Current

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL PAT: Earth Bond Current Step 1 Connect the PAT tester to the PAT TEST IEC socket using the test lead supplied. Connect the PAT tester earth lead to the PAT EARTH BOND LEAD terminal on the 3200 using the lead supplied with the PAT.
  • Page 39 PAT under test of 0.1Ω or 20mΩ. Load impedance setting Step 6 Press the soft key TEST to allow the 3200B to begin detecting the PAT output current. Step 7 Press the PAT under test ‘TEST’ button to output current from the PAT.

  • Page 40: Pat: Insulation Testing

    Step 1 Connect the PAT tester to the PAT TEST IEC socket. Step 2 Select ‘PAT’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 3 Press the soft key INS RES to select insulation resistance testing. Step 4 Enter the required resistance in MΩ...

  • Page 41: Pat : Load Testing

    Step 1 Connect the PAT tester to the PAT TEST IEC socket. Step 2 Select ‘PAT’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 3 Press the soft key NEXT from the PAT Menu screen Step 4 Press the soft key LOAD from the PAT Menu screen TRANSMILLE LTD.
  • Page 42 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Step 5 Press the soft keys beneath the on-screen PAT Load Test menu to select the required mode: Applies a load of 0.13kVA between live and neutral of the PAT under test. Applies a short circuit between live and neutral of the PAT under test.

  • Page 43: Pat : Flash Testing [Option]

    3200B Rear Panel PAT Flash Test Adapter Step 2 Connect the PAT under test to the flash adaptor, using the 3200B PAT lead to connect to ‘Class 1’ and the PAT tester probe to connect to ‘Class 2’. Step 3 Select ‘PAT’...
  • Page 44 OPEN CIRCUIT TO OBTAIN CORRECT READINGS FOR THIS TEST. Step 7 Apply the Flash test voltage from the PAT under test. Read the voltage and current displayed on the 3200B Warning : High voltages are present during PAT Flash testing TRANSMILLE LTD.

  • Page 45: Pat: Leakage

    Connect the PAT tester to the PAT TEST IEC socket using using the test lead supplied. Step 2 Select ‘PAT’ from the function key section of the 3200B front panel Step 3 Press the soft key NEXT from the PAT Menu screen...

  • Page 46: Introduction To Loop Testers

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Introduction to LOOP Testers What is the loop? When an appliance is connected to the mains supply a circuit is made. It completes the loop current flow round the circuit loop from the power station in the live wire through the appliance and then back to the power station in the neutral wire.
  • Page 47 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL It can be seen that the maximum current that could flow would be 230 Amps even if the appliance was a dead short circuit. A fuse or protection device lower than 230 amps would be needed to protect this circuit. It should be noted that some testers take the lowest loop, either live/neutral or live/phase to calculate the PSCC while others will use only the live/earth loop resistance.
  • Page 48 The 3200B has 8 calibrated resistance values which are non-inductive and are able to withstand the 23A. How can I accurately measure the loop impedance of my Test Socket? Firstly it is important to define what is the test socket.
  • Page 49 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE MAKES CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO MAINS LINE VOLTAGES WHICH ARE UNPROTECTED BY AN RCD BREAKER - THERE IS EXTREME RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK UNLESS PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN. THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ENGINEERS.
  • Page 50 (Note: This is not the value of the socket the 3200B is plugged in to but the value at the test socket, which is always greater due to the resistance added by the 3200B wiring.)
  • Page 51 The 3200B first checks the tester for this by checking the current flowing with 1 kOhm in the earth line before a full power test. If the 3200B detects a faulty instrument the test is automatically aborted.

  • Page 52: Calibrating Loop Testers Using The 3200B

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Calibrating LOOP Testers using the 3200B Loop testing using the 3200B is performed using a fixed set of resistance ranges, with auto (optional extra) and manual loop measurement. Auto Loop Measurement NOTE: Auto loop measurement is an option specified when a 3200B is ordered.
  • Page 53 Loop & RCD Testers to perform RCD tests. When the TEST soft key is pressed on the 3200B front panel, the 3200B pre-tests the LOOP tester to detect faulty devices. Should a faulty device be detected the output will be automatically switched off and a fault message will be displayed on the 3200B display.
  • Page 54 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Step 5 Press the TEST soft key on the 3200B to apply mains to the LOOP tester Step 6 Press the TEST button on the LOOP tester to begin testing. Step 7 Read the loop resistance from the display of the LOOP tester.

  • Page 55: Pscc (Prospective Short Circuit Current) Testing

    Nominal Supply Voltage LOOP Resistance This function can be calibrated with the 3200B by using the LOOP function The 3200B is able to simulate Phase (Live) to Phase (Neutral) PSCC. To calibrate, compare the reading obtained on the Installation tester with the value calculated from the formula above using the LOOP impedance displayed on the 3200B.

  • Page 56: Introduction To Breakdown / Hipot Testers

    500V and 1kV. 3. Confirming correct operation of the current trip. The 3200B calibrator with breakdown tester adaptor provides the capability to perform all of the above testing in one simple solution with AC/DC voltage measurement up to 12kV and current measurement up to 20mA.

  • Page 57: Calibrating Breakdown / Hipot Testers Using The 3200B & 2102 Adapter [Option]

    ‘Voltage Measurement’ Inputs as required (3kV or 12kV) and the testers low output to the ground terminal on the 2102. Step 3 Press the soft key KV from the 3200B Main Menu screen, the main menu screen can be accessed by pressing the blue MENU key located between the four arrow (cursor) keys.
  • Page 58 Step 5 Adjust the output of the breakdown / hipot tester to the required output voltage and read the voltage on the 3200B. Note: the peak voltage is also recorded, as some testers only produce the set voltage for a limited time, this is reset by pressing the range button soft key again i.e.
  • Page 59 Step 7 Increase the output of the instrument under test to set the output current and measure the recorded current on the 3200B. Note: the peak current is also recorded, this can be used to measure The trip current of the instrument under test.

  • Page 60: Remote Programming

    The calibrator can be sent individual commands directly from a Windows HYPER TERMINAL program, any basic or high level program, the virtual front panel (VFP) program, or from the ProCal Calibration System. Programming Commands The 3200B is controlled by a set of high level commands. Continuity Test: Function Command...
  • Page 61 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Insulation Tests: Function Command Description INSULATION TESTING Select the insulation function Sxxxx.xx Set resistance value in MΩ, ranges 0Ω to 2GΩ (2000MΩ) – in 10kΩ steps 0Ω to 10GΩ (10000MΩ) – in 10kΩ steps with 10GΩ...
  • Page 62 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL A.C. Output: Function Command Description INSULATION TESTER Select the insulation tester voltage VOLTAGE MEASURE measurement function (A.C. output) (A.C.) Set 100V range Set 200V range Set 240V range Set 300V range Set 400V range Transmit output value in 100mV units.
  • Page 63 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Function Command Description PAT : EARTH BOND Select the insulation tester voltage RESISTANCE measurement function Set 0Ω range Set 0.05Ω range Set 0.1Ω range Set 0.22Ω range Set 0.33Ω range Set 0.5Ω range Set 1Ω range Set 5Ωrange...
  • Page 64 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Function Command Description PAT : LOAD TESTING Select the PAT load test function Select 440Ω load between live and neutral Select short circuit Select open circuit Set load range e.g. command line: F14/R1>CR PAT load / load range > carriage return test 440Ω...
  • Page 65 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Function Command Description PAT : LEAKAGE Select the PAT leakage testing function TESTING Set 2mA range Set 4.7mA range Set 7.7mA range Transmit measured value in 1uA units. Set leakage current range e.g. command line: F16/R2>CR...
  • Page 66 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Set RCD trip current in mA with multiplier e.g. command line: F85/S100/N2>CR RCD current / current / current > carriage return 100mA multiplier Set RCD trip time in ms and start test e.g. command line: F86/S20/F21>CR...
  • Page 67 3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Function Command Description Command 3200B to measure its mains resistance (Auto loop option) Select manual mains resistance menu Sx.xxx Send manual mains resistance in ohms For use in conjunction with F84 command Set loop resistance range e.g.

  • Page 68: Miscellaneous Commands

    : Earth Bond Current E81 to E100 : RCD F101 to F120 : LOOP Resistance Reverse display mode &21 Store text string (16 chars max.) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Display stored text string Set 3200B back to main menu TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 68...

  • Page 69: Technical Description

    Technical Description General The 3200B calibrator uses the latest in reference, resistor and processor technology designed to minimise cost and size yet maximise performance. The micro processor controls and monitors all functions of the calibrator. Calibration constants are held in non volatile memory allowing the calibration to be performed without removing the covers.

  • Page 70: Internal Fuses

    To gain access to the inside remove the six screws which hold the top cover in place. These are located on the underside edges of the 3200B calibrator. The two side screws on the plastic front panel must also be removed to allow the top cover to be slid back.

  • Page 71: Pcb Removal (Not Required To Gain Access To Internal Fuses)

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL PCB Removal (Not required to gain access to internal fuses). The main PCB can only be removed from the front of the case by removing the front panel. Processor Board Plugs into the main PCB and controls all functions within the calibrator. The processor also manages all calibration constants held in memory.

  • Page 72: Calibration And Maintenance

    Calibration Overview The calibration of the 3200B calibrator can be performed covers on. Calibration factors for positive, negative and zero are store in non volatile memory for each range. Values for resistance will only need adjusting after repair.
  • Page 73 Adjustments to the calibration can only be made using the interface see remote commands section of this manual for details. A Calibration Control Panel (CCP) program is available from Transmille which allows full control and adjustment of the calibrator. The recalibration of 3200B calibrator should be performed annually in a standards laboratory with the correct equipment.

  • Page 74: Guarantee And Service

    To obtain repair under this guarantee the purchaser must send the instrument (carriage prepaid) and a description of the fault to Transmille at the address shown below. The instrument will be repaired at the factory and returned to the purchaser, carriage prepaid.
  • Page 75 +44 (0) 1580 890711. Please Fax This Form To : On receipt of this fax Transmille will, on receipt of payment for the calibrator, send details of the security code with details on how to enter this code. TRANSMILLE LTD.

  • Page 76: Installing The Usb Interface Driver (Windows Xp)

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Appendix A Installing the USB Interface Driver (Windows XP) Insert the supplied USB lead driver CD into the computer CD drive Click on menu to install driver – follow on screen prompts. Connect the USB lead to the INSTRUMENT and connect to the computer...

  • Page 77: Installing The Usb Interface Driver (Windows Vista / 7)

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Installing the USB Interface Driver (Windows Vista / 7) Insert the supplied USB lead driver CD into the computer CD drive Click on menu to install driver – follow on screen prompts. Connect the USB lead to the INSTRUMENT and connect to the computer...

  • Page 78: Checking The Com Port Setting For The Usb Interface

    3200B SERIES OPERATION MANUAL Checking the COM Port setting for the USB Interface Once the USB interface driver is installed, it will have assigned a ‘virtual’ COM port number which is needed for setting up the instrument for computer control (via optional ProCal Calibration software).

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