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1 Mains power cable 2 Fuse (for protecting the probe (3)) Features of MINITEST⏐... series 3 Probe connector socket for measuring protective conductor current (PE) or contact current (I 4 Rotary switch for selecting the desired measuring function 5 USB port * Connection types 6 Send key * for data transmission or ✘...
Applications Table of Contents The test instrument is used to test the elec- Applications ..........4 trical safety of monophase and 3-phase Safety Features and Precautions .......4 electrical devices. The test instrument allows for the measurement of protective conductor Initial Start-Up ..........6 resistance, insulation resistance and differ- Test Sequence ...........6 ential current and/or contact current in...
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Observe the following safety precautions: The measuring and test instrument may not be ⏐P ⏐B used: • MINITEST⏐M ASTER • if it demonstrates visible damage The instrument may only be connected to electrical systems with a maximum of • with damaged connector cables and 230 V which are protected with a fuse or measuring cables circuit breaker with a maximum rating of...
CEE sockets by means of the mains instrument evaluates the measured values connection adapter (standard equipment). and indicates whether or not limit values in accordance with DIN VDE 0701 or 0702 Switching the MINITEST 3P⏐M ASTER have been adhered to by means of an LED The instrument is switched on via the 3-pole array.
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Connect DUT to the test socket. Connect DUT to mains outlet. – Switch the DUT on. Protective Protective Insulation Insulation Differential Contact current conductor conductor resistance resistance current Device Under Test resistance resistance No probe Probe Probe socket Permanent, required socket R PE/ I probe socket...
Descriptions of Individual Measurements Attention It is absolutely essential to insert the 5.1 Measurements at the Test Outlet(s) tip of the test probe into the Protective Conductor Resistance, R SOCKET PROBE PE/I socket for this test! The probe must be plugged into the PROBE PE/I socket for the measurement of Attention...
Discharging the Device Under Test Measured values of greater than 3.5 mA are indicated by means of a red LED. These The device under test is automatically devices may be dangerous, however, for discharged when the insulation test is example for 3-phase current devices, there may switched off (turn switch to R or I be higher admissible limit values of e.g.
Report Functions 6.2 Permanent Transmission (Transmission only while Program MINITEST is Active) Depending on the selected operating mode, the measured values and the result of each If operating mode „Permanent transmission“ test can be transmitted to a PC via USB port is activated, each measured value is trans- for onward processing or stored to the inter- mitted via the USB port.
➭ Key CLR > Menu DUT DEL ? Metrawatt GmbH may be used, e. g. type B3261. Pressing key „S“ (6) deletes the current memory location, i.e. all data for the selected Barcode scanners with USB port are not DUT. As a preventive measure against acci- suitable.
Technical Data Measured Quantity Measuring Range Reso- no-load lution 0 … 1.30 Ω < 5 V − Protective conductor resistance 10 mΩ > 200 mA * 1.0 … 99.9 Ω < 5 V − 100 mΩ 0 … 9.99 MΩ 520 V −...
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Reference Conditions Residual current +23° C ±2 K protective device Ambient temperature ⏐P (MINITEST⏐M ) 30 mA with ASTER Relative humidity 40 ... 60% undervoltage trigger Line voltage and inhibiting of ⏐P ⏐B 230 V ±1% MINITEST⏐M ASTER automatic restart 230 V/400 V ±1% MINITEST 3P⏐M...
Maintenance 9.3 Calibration Intervals According to DIN VDE 0702, measuring 9.1 Housing instruments used for periodic testing must No special maintenance is required for the be tested and calibrated in accordance with housing. Keep outside surfaces clean. Use a the manufacturer’s specifications on a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning.
Z745G test Calibration adapter for test instruments per SECU- cal 10 Z715A DIN VDE 0701/0702/0751 (max. 200 mA) Test adapter for electrical devices and extension cables with CEE plug-and- VL2 E Z745W socket devices Barcode scanner 3261...
11 Repair and Replacement Parts Service Competent Partner DKD Calibration Laboratory* and Rental GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. Instrument Service Our calibration laboratory is accredited per If required please contact: DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 by the Physikalisch- GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH Technischen Bundesanstalt (German Service Center...
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