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Gossen MetraWatt SECUTEST PRO Manual

Test instruments for measuring the electrical safety of devices
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SECUTEST
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Test Instruments for Measuring the Electrical Safety of Devices
3-349-752-03
per VDE 0701-0702, IEC 62353 and IEC 60974-4
5/5.15

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SECUTEST ) and Test Instruments for Measuring the Electrical Safety of Devices 3-349-752-03 per VDE 0701-0702, IEC 62353 and IEC 60974-4 5/5.15...
  • Page 2 * The receiver must be plugged in here for wireless entry devices. Connections Meaning test probe for 2-pole measurement SECUTEST PRO only (or device with feature H01) Voltage measuring inputs SECUTEST PRO only (or device with feature I01)) Fuse link for the probe input...

  • Page 3: Scope Of Delivery

    115/ http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com 230 V and line frequencies of 50/60 Hz. → Products → Software → Software for Testers → Report Soft- Voltage measuring inputs with SECUTEST PRO only (or instrument with ware without Database → ETC → myGMC feature I01)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8.12 Testing Extension Cords – EL1 .............48 (as of firmware V1.5.0 with option for database expansion) ....8 Saving Reports to a USB Flash Drive (only with SECUTEST PRO Special Functions – EXTRA ..........50 or instruments with feature KB01) ..........8 Test Sequences ..............

  • Page 5: Applications

    Applications Table: Types of DUTs – Tests – Standards Table: Single Measurements and Regulations Testing after Repairs / Periodic Testing Single measurements DUTs in accordance with per regulation the following standards • Electric devices • • • Protective conductor resistance •...

  • Page 6: Safety Features And Precautions

    Even original replacement parts may only be installed by autho- rized, trained personnel. SECUTEST BASE(10) and SECUTEST PRO test instruments fulfill all If it can be ascertained that the instrument has been opened by requirements of applicable European and national EC directives.

  • Page 7: General Operation

    General Operation Note We are unable to offer any guarantees regarding the use of Measured Value Display scanning devices other than those listed in the appendix. The following items appear at the display panel: • The selected measuring function or standard Reading In an RFID Code •...

  • Page 8: Printing Via Etc

    3.5.3 Printing via ETC Saving Reports to a USB Flash Drive (only with SECUTEST PRO or instruments with feature KB01) Alternatively, stored measurement data can be read into ETC Select a measurement from the database view (MEMkey) with the report generating software at a PC and printed out as a report. scroll keys, for which a report will be saved to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 9: Measurements In It Systems (New Parameter As Of Firmware 1.5.0)

    4.1.1 Measurements in IT Systems (new parameter as of firmware Note 1.5.0) Finger Contact The IT system During this test for correct mains connection, a voltage setting can be measurement is performed between the finger contact activated for all and PE at the test instrument’s mains connection, and its single measure- reference potential is acquired via the user’s body resis- ments and test sequences in the SETUP switch position (Setup 1/...

  • Page 10: Device Settings

    Query software/hardware version, serial number, calibration data and memory occupancy HELP Enable functions, display extras With SECUTEST PRO only (feature KB01): Manage and import own sequences Keys with fixed functions Softkeys = keys with functions that vary depending on the operating level Figure 2: Device Settings, Main Menu Level –...
  • Page 11 Setup 1/3 > System 2/2 > Default Settings Default Settings PRINT To parameters Self-test for display and buzzer With SECUTEST PRO only (feature E01): HELP calibrate touch-screen keyboard Jump back to next higher menu level Setup 1/3 > System 1/2 > Date / Time...
  • Page 12 Delete database content (but not its structure) Caution: Data are irretrievably deleted! HELP Display database Only with SECUTEST PRO and inserted USB drive: backup database to USB flash drive (FAT formatted) Only with SECUTEST PRO and inserted USB drive: restore database from USB flash drive...

  • Page 13: Internal Database

    Customer (ID, designation, street, ZIP code and city) http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com → Products → Software → Software for Testers → Report Soft- * Only with SECUTEST PRO and with SECUTEST DB+ option (Z853R database ware without Database → ETC → myGMC expansion or feature KB01) ID = identification number 5.2.2 Import –...
  • Page 14 Department Type Comment Manual Designation sequence Measurement 1 Measurement 2 Measurement 3 Figure 4: Database Structure Test Structure – Hierarchy of Object Levels in the SECUTEST PRO (feature KB01) Database Zip code Customer Designation City Street Property Designation Zip code...

  • Page 15: Data Entry

    Scroll left Transfer character at Accept entry cursor to display field Keyboard Overview of Keyboard Entries via the Touch-Screen Keyboard with the SECUTEST PRO (feature E01) * Also via assigned softkey Display Panel Delete characters from right* Keyboard Accept entry* 5.3.1 Keyboard Entries via Softkeys or External Keyboard...

  • Page 16: Creating A Test Structure In The Test Instrument, Navigating Within The Structure And Displaying Measured Values

    Creating a Test Structure in the Test Instrument, Navigating within the Structure and Displaying Measured Values Overview of the Meanings of the Symbols for Creating Objects – Navigation within Test Structures MEM 1/3 Object selection menu – page 1/3 PRINT Scroll to next menu (page 2/3) Select customers or DUTs HELP...

  • Page 17: General Procedure For Creating Test Structures

    5.4.1 General Procedure for Creating Test Structures 5.4.3 Displaying Measured Values from Saved Tests ➭ Switch to the database view by pressing the MEM key. After selection with the MEM key, all setting options for the cre- ation of a tree structure are made available on three menu pages ➭...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Device Under Test

    Connecting the Device Under Test Manually Specifying the Connection Type for Single Measurements ➭ Connect the DUT in accordance with the schematic diagrams If the test instrument is unable to detect the respective connection included in the online help function. type (e.g.

  • Page 19: Special Conditions

    R < 500 kΩ Make sure that the contacted parts are not grounded. Protection class detection (only with country-specific earthing contact version *) Test Probe (only SECUTEST PRO or feature H01) Protective conductor found: PC I R < 1 Ω...

  • Page 20: Notes On Saving Single Measurements And Test Sequences

    Notes on Saving Single Measurements and Test Sequences At the end of each test, test results can be saved under an ID number which is unequivocally assigned to the respective DUT. Depending on the initial situation, i.e. whether or not a test struc- ture or database is already available or an ID has already been entered, the following different procedures are used for saving: Variant 1 –...

  • Page 21: Single Measurements

    Accept character at cursor Accept entry position and exit keyboard Numeric Entry (for parameters UISO(set), Offset ...) via Touch-Screen Keyboard with the SECUTEST PRO (feature E01) * Also via assigned softkey Delete character to the left of the cursor in the display...

  • Page 22: Meaning Of Symbols In The User Interface

    Meaning of Symbols in the User Interface Measuring Sequence with Pre-Selection of the DUT 1 Activate the database view (MEM navigation) by pressing the Sym- Softkey Variants, Single Measurements MEM key. 2 Select the DUT or its ID number for the following measure- ...

  • Page 23: Measuring Protective Conductor Resistance - Rpe

    Wiring Diagram Can only be selected if the IP(set) parameter has been set to 10 A~, with SECUTEST PRO only (or instrument with feature G01) Can only be selected with SECUTEST BASE or if the IP(set) parameter has been set to 200 mA.
  • Page 24 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram Set Measuring Range at WZ12C and at the SECUTEST PRO Protection Class I Devices This measurement type can only be selected if test current is set Special case: permanently installed DUTs to 10 A AC. – Measurement type PE(mains) - P1 –...
  • Page 25 DUTs test probe P1. continuity test, it must be assumed that the protective conductor P1 – P2 SECUTEST PRO or feature H01: Permanent connection is damaged, or that one of the connector contacts is no longer in 2-pole measurement between flawless condition.
  • Page 26 Special Case: Testing Protective Conductor Resistance at PRCDs (as of firmware V1.4.0) For PRCDs whose protective conductor resistance cannot be measured when switched off, the SECUTEST BASE(10) offers the “active: PE(TS) - P1” measurement type, with which the PRCD can be switched on in order to ascertain protective conductor resistance.

  • Page 27: Insulation Resistance Measurement - Riso

    Insulation Resistance Measurement – RISO Protection Class II Devices with Exposed Conductive Parts – Measurement type LN(TS) - P1 – DUT mains plug to test socket – Test probe P1 to P1 terminals Schematic Diagram Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measuring Functions Measurement Type,...
  • Page 28 P1. Wiring Diagram 2-Pole Measurement at Protection Class I Housing Parts (only with SECUTEST PRO or feature H01) – Measurement type P1 - P2 Schematic Diagram Attention!
  • Page 29 AT3 adapter (AT3-IIIE, AT3-IIS, nals at the test socket and test AT3-IIS32), AT16DI/AT32DI probe P1. P1 – P2 SECUTEST PRO or feature H01: No connection (PC3) 2-pole measurement between test probes 1 and 2 (see section 6.6) Insulation resistance is measured between the PE terminal and...

  • Page 30: Measuring Leakage Current

    ➭ Press the ESC key in order to discard the measured Test Sequence values stored to buffer memory and acknowledge by pressing the key shown at the right. Attention! Prerequisite for Testing Minimum Allowable Limit Values for Insulation Resistance The measurement of insulation resistance may not be conducted on protection class I devices which have not Test Test Voltage...

  • Page 31: Protective Conductor Current - Ipe

    Voltage measuring inputs for leakage current measurement with differ- the DUT via the DUT’s mains cable. ential method with SECUTEST PRO only (or instrument with feature I01) Voltage measuring inputs for leakage current measurement with differ- Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 32 – Alternative measurement type sensor with voltage output for permanently installed DUTs (only – DUT mains plug (protection classes I) to test socket with SECUTEST PRO or feature I01 with optional WZ12C current clamp sensor) Schematic Diagram – Clamp measurement type...
  • Page 33 ➭ Switch the device under test on. AT16DI/AT32DI ➭ The measurement must be performed with mains plug AT3 adapter SECUTEST PRO or feature I01: AT3-IIIE, AT3-IIS, AT3-IIS32 polarity in both directions. by pressing the NL/LN key. measurement with AT3 adapter...
  • Page 34 Test Sequence with Differential Current Method Maximum Permissible Limit Values for Leakage Current in mA ➭ Set the rotary switch to the I position. Test Standard ➭ Select the Differential measurement type: PC I: 3.5 VDE 0701-0702:2008 1 mA/kW * –...

  • Page 35: Touch Current - Ib

    8.7.2 Touch Current – IB Wiring Diagram Note Single measurements, rotary switch level: green regarding protection class I DUTs: Measure- Measure- Measuring Functions Parts may or may not be grounded. ment Type, ment Type, With Mains Without Coincidental grounding only occurs in the event of an to Test Mains error.
  • Page 36 No connection, PC3: 2-pole measurement between The DUT is operated with line voltage from a permanent installa- (P1–P2) method with SECUTEST PRO or test probes 1 and 2 feature H01 tion. Leakage current is measured between the protective con- (see section 6.6) ductor at the mains and the output sockets for safety extra-low Polarity –...
  • Page 37 Direct Selection – Setting Polarity Test Sequence for Alternative Measuring Method – for Direct and Differential Only ➭ Set the rotary switch to the I position. ➭ Select the Alternative measurement type: Measuring Meaning – By setting the parameters Parameter Measurement Type, –...

  • Page 38: Device Leakage Current - Ig

    Voltage measuring inputs for leakage current measurement with differ- The device under test (PC1) is operated with mains power. ential method with SECUTEST PRO only (or instrument with feature I01) Differential current which flows via the two mains conductors is Voltage measuring inputs for leakage current measurement with differ- measured (current clamp measurement concept).
  • Page 39 If the DUT includes terminals for applied parts, they must be Wiring Diagram short-circuited and contacted with test probe P1 as well. Wiring Diagram, Protection Class I Set Measuring Range at WZ12C and at the SECUTEST PRO SECUTEST PRO WZ12C Clamp Meter SECUTEST PRO...
  • Page 40 Select the respective polarity tact to this end by pressing the NL/LN key. AT3 adapter SECUTEST PRO or feature I01: AT3-IIIE, AT3-IIS, AT3-IIS32 ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key.

  • Page 41: Leakage Current From The Applied Part - Ia

    8.7.4 Leakage Current from the Applied Part – IA Alternative Measuring Method (equivalent patient leakage current) – Alternative Measurement Type (P1) – DUT mains plug (PC1) connected to test socket – Probe to P1 Terminal Schematic Diagram Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measure- Measure- Measuring Functions...

  • Page 42: Patient Leakage Current - Ip

    Setting Measuring Parameters for IA 8.7.5 Patient Leakage Current – IP Measuring Meaning Parameter Measurement Type, Suitable for DUT Connection via Direct (P1) Direct measuring method (via Test socket test socket) with test probe P1 Alternative (P1) Equivalent leakage current mea- Test socket suring method (via test socket) with test probe P1...
  • Page 43 Setting Measuring Parameters for IP Direct Measuring Method – Permanent connection measurement type (P1) Measuring Meaning – Permanent connection Parameter – Probe to P1 terminal Measurement Type Suitable for DUT Connection via Schematic Diagram Direct (P1) Direct measuring method (via Test socket test socket) with test probe P1 Perm.

  • Page 44: Probe Voltage - U

    Probe Voltage – U Wiring Diagram Direct, alternating and pulsating voltages of up to 253 V can be Single measurements, rotary switch level: green measured. Two connection types are available, one of which has Measure- Measure- Measuring Functions to be selected in the parameters menu. ment Type, ment Type, With Mains...

  • Page 45: Measuring Voltage - U (With Secutest Pro Only)

    Measuring Voltage – U (with SECUTEST PRO only) Wiring Diagram Direct, alternating and pulsating voltages of up to 253 V can be measured between the V and COM socket terminals. Single measurements, rotary switch level: green • Measurements with the voltage measuring input of the volt-...

  • Page 46: Measuring Time To Trip For Rcds Of The Type Prcd - Ta

    8.10 Measuring Time to Trip for RCDs of the Type PRCD – tA Test Sequence ➭ Set the rotary switch to the t position. ➭ Plug the PRCD into the test socket at the test instrument and connect the test probe to P1. ➭...

  • Page 47: Function Test - P

    8.11 Function Test – P The device under test can be subjected to a function test with mains voltage via the integrated test socket. The test socket is tested for short-circuiting before switching to line voltage (a statement resulting from the short-circuit test can only be made regarding the DUT itself when a single-phase DUT is being tested).

  • Page 48: Testing Extension Cords - El1

    8.12 Testing Extension Cords – EL1 Measurement at Single and 3-Phase Extension Cords with VL2E Schematic Diagram Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measuring Functions Measurement Type, Wiring Diagram Without Mains to Test Socket Extension cord test with adapter for single or 3-phase extension cords for EL1 adapter testing: AT3-IIIE adapter...
  • Page 49 Setting Measuring Parameters Test Sequence with VL2E Adapter ➭ Set the rotary switch to the EL1 position. Measuring Parameter Meaning ➭ Select the VL2E adapter connection type directly via the Connection Type key shown at the right. ➭ Connect the cable from the VL2E adapter to the test socket at EL1 adapter Measurement with EL1 adapter and DUT at test socket for single-phase extension cords...

  • Page 50: Special Functions - Extra

    ➭ The measured values are displayed. The measured value recording symbol shown at the right appears. Each time this key is pressed, the currently displayed measured value is saved to the buffer. SECUTEST PRO (feature I01) ➭ Stop the test: press the START/STOP key.

  • Page 51: Test Sequences

    PC program and dynamically adapted. The test sequence is Limit values have been entered for test sequences in accordance finally uploaded to the SECUTEST PRO as an XML file. with the standards. And thus a go/no-go evaluation takes place during measurement based on worst-case assessment.
  • Page 52 General Settings (Setup: auto measurements parameter) Meaning of Symbols in the User Interface – Test Sequence The following settings can be entered for all test sequences in the Sym- Softkey Variants, Test Sequence SETUP switch position on menu page 1/3 under the auto measure- ments parameter: Test for Protection Class I Devices Exposed, conductive parts are connected to the protec-...

  • Page 53: Selecting And Configuring A Test Sequence

    10.2 Selecting and Configuring a Test Sequence Classification Parameter – VDE 0701-0702 Switch Positions A1, A2, A3 (EDV), A8 (VLTG) Parameter Setting Options / Meaning Sample: Initial Page of a Test Sequence – Tree View Standard Connection type Protection class Standard VDE 0701-0702 Protection class *...
  • Page 54 ❑ Suppressing Test Steps Classification Parameter – IEC 60974-4 Depending on the selected test standard, some of the following Switch Positions A6 and A7 test steps can be suppressed: Parameter Setting Options / Meaning Parameter Suppressible test steps Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Standard IEC 60974-4...

  • Page 55: Connecting The Dut

    10.3 Connecting the DUT 10.6 Executing and Evaluating Test Steps ➭ Connect the DUT to the test instrument in accordance with Manual Evaluation of Visual Inspection the selected test sequence. (prerequisite: “visual inspection” sequence parameter is preset to – Test socket “on”.

  • Page 56: Setting Limit Values Manually

    Test Steps with Automatic Evaluation (R 10.8 Ending the Test Sequence “Sequence finished” appears at the display. Initial Display (memory screen) The measured value is ascertained automatically within a speci- fied period of time. The evaluation cycle is visualized as follows: the progress bar starts at the left-hand edge of the display and moves to the right.

  • Page 57: Warnings, Error Messages And Notes

    Warnings, Error Messages and Notes Error messages or notes regarding the individual tests or test Warning sequences are displayed as popups. Warnings indicate hazards which, if not avoided, may result in Differentiation is made amongst 5 types of messages: severe injury. Single test: Warnings have to be acknowledged or cleared by pressing the OK key, before the test or the test sequence can be resumed.

  • Page 58: List Of Error Messages

    11.1 List of error messages Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures Mains Connection Errors ➭ Please remove the SECUTEST’s – Protective conductor PE at the mains outlet at which the SECUT- mains plug from this outlet and ar- EST is being operated is conduct- range to have the outlet/installa- ing voltage! This detection function tion inspected by a qualified...
  • Page 59 Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures ➭ The 10 A/25 A-R – Momentary line voltage at the measurement SECUTEST test instrument is out- is only available when line voltage side of the range permitted for a is between 220 V and 240 V or 10 A/25 A-R measurement (110 110 V and 120 V at 50 Hz or...
  • Page 60 Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures ➭ Disconnect the test instrument – The fuse for the test socket’s L conductor has blown (fuse link 2). from the mains and inspect the fuses next to the SECUTEST’s mains connection. ➭ Disconnect the test instrument –...
  • Page 61 Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures ➭ Determine whether or not the de- – A short-circuit has been detected at the test socket between L/N and vice under test is defective. Repeat the visual inspection. ➭ Make sure that the mains system in –...
  • Page 62 Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures Database Processing Error ➭ Please be certain to complete all – One of the fields was filled in with invalid content while processing an mandatory fields (identified in red). existing database object. ➭ If necessary, check your entries to the fields for invalid special charac- ters.
  • Page 63 Error Messages Possible Causes Corrective Measures ➭ Change vowel mutations such as ä – While writing an RFID tag an attempt was made to write an ID to to ae. the tag with vowel mutations such ➭ Avoid the use of special characters as ä, ü...

  • Page 64: List Of Possible Dut Connections Depending On Measurement Type

    11.2 List of Possible DUT Connections Depending on Measurement Type Measurement Type Suitable for DUT Connection via PE(TS) - P1 passive Test socket, EL1 test socket, VL2E, AT3-IIIE, AT3-IIS, AT3-IIS32, AT16DI/AT32DI PE(TS) - P1 active Test socket (for PRCDs) PE(mains) - P1 Permanent connection PE(mains) - P1 clamp Permanent connection P1 - P2...

  • Page 65: Characteristic Values

    Protective conductor current, touch current, device leakage current Emergency Shutdown During Leakage Current Measurement Only with SECUTEST BASE10 (feature G01) or SECUTEST PRO As of 10 mA of differential current (can also be set to 30 mA), Only with SECUTEST PRO (feature I01) automatic shutdown ensues within 100 ms.
  • Page 66 Influencing Quantities and Influence Error Electrical Safety Protection class I per IEC 61010-1/EN 61010-1/ Influencing Quantity / Designation Influence error ± …% rdg. Sphere of Influence per DIN VDE VDE 0411-1 0404 Nominal voltage 230 V Change of position — Test voltage 2.3 kV AC 50 Hz or 3.3 kV DC (mains circuit / test socket to mains PE ter-...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Maintenance 13.1 Housing Maintenance 13.6 Recalibration No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside The measuring tasks performed with your instrument, and the surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid stressing it’s subjected to, influence aging of its components and the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents.

  • Page 68: Returns And Environmentally Sound Disposal

    13.8 Returns and Environmentally Sound Disposal Appendix The instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control The following devices have been tested for use with the test instrument) in accordance with ElektroG (German electrical and instrument. We are unable to offer any guarantees regarding use electronic device law).

  • Page 69: Index

    14.3 Index Offset Values ................25 Numerisch On Test .................. 19 2nd Test Probe ..............2 Overview 2-Pole Measurement (P1-P2) ..........19 Controls ................2 Included Features .............. 3 Access (last) Measured Values Database Function ............17 Patient Leakage Current Single Measurements ............22 Limit Values ..............

  • Page 70: Repair And Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center And Rental Instrument Service

    Repair and Replacement Parts Service Product Support Calibration Center* and If required please contact: Rental Instrument Service GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH If required please contact: Product Support Hotline Phone: +49-911-8602-0 GMC-I Service GmbH Fax: +49 911 8602-709 Service Center e-mail support@gossenmetrawatt.com Thomas-Mann-Str.
  • Page 71 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 72 Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • PDF version available on the Internet Phone: +49-911-8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Fax: +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 e-mail: info@gossenmetrawatt.com 90449 Nürnberg, Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...

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