Summary of Contents for Gossen MetraWatt METRAHIT T-COM PLUS
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Operating Instructions METRAHITT-COM PLUS 3-349-560-03 Cable Multimeter for Measurements in Symmetrical Copper Cable Networks 7/8.17...
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Standard Equipment – Contact Persons Standard Equipment 1 Cable multimeter 1 Protective rubber cover 1 KS21-T cable set (1000 V CAT III) consisting of: one 2-conductor measurement cable (yellow/blue), 2 meters long, with test probes, 1 earth terminal cable (black), 2 meters long, with test probe 1 DAkkS calibration certificate with calibration report 2 Batteries, 1.5 V, type AA, installed...
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Standard Equipment – Contact Persons Accessories (sensors, plug inserts, adapters, consumable materials) Product Support The accessories available for your instrument are checked for If required please contact: compliance with currently valid safety regulations at regular GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH intervals, and are amended as required for new applications. Product Support Hotline Currently up-to-date accessories which are suitable for your mea- Phone: +49 911 8602-0...
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Standard Equipment – Contact Persons Recalibration Service Competent Partner We calibrate and recalibrate all instruments supplied by GMC-I GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH is certified in accordance with Messtechnik GmbH, as well as other manufacturers, at our ser- DIN EN ISO 9001. vice center, for example after one year within the framework of Our DAkkS calibration laboratory is accredited by the Deutsche your test equipment monitoring program, as well as prior to use...
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Standard Equipment – Contact Persons GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page Safety Features and Precautions ........8 Measurements ..............26 Use for Intended Purpose ..............10 Voltage Measurement ..............26 Meanings of Danger Symbols ............10 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) ..27 Meanings of Acoustic Warning Signals ..........10 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Hz with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ............28...
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Table of Contents Contents Page Contents Page 6.3.4 Ending the Measurement and Discharging ........46 Accessories (Standard Equipment See Page 2) ....72 Interference-immune Capacitance Measurement 11.1 General ..................72 in Telecommunications Networks – CAP Function ......47 11.2 Technical Data for Measurement Cables 6.4.1 Cable Length Measuremnemt m .............
Safety Warnings Safety Features and Precautions Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1 You have selected an instrument which provides you with a high Definition level of safety. Measurements in electrical circuits which are not directly connected to the mains: e.g.
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Safety Warnings • Make certain that the measurement cables are in flawless Opening of Equipment / Repair condition, e.g. no damage to insulation, no interruptions in The equipment may be opened only by authorized service per- cables or plugs etc. sonnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment •...
Safety Warnings 1.1 Use for Intended Purpose 1.2 Meanings of Danger Symbols • The respective multimeter is a portable device which can be Warning concerning a point of danger held in the hand during the performance of measurements. (attention: observe documentation!) •...
Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Operating Overview 1 Display (LCD) (see page 13 for significance of symbols) 2 MAN / AUTO shift key for manual/automatic measuring range selection – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Chap. 8 Increase parameter values / M...
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Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols used in the Digital Display 1 Battery level indicator 2 ON: continuous operation (automatic shutdown deactivated) 3 MAN: manual measuring range selection active 4 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display 5 max/min: Min/Max value storage 6 DATA: display memory, “freeze measured value”...
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Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols Symbols used for Rotary Switch positions Switch FUNC Display Measuring Function V~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, AC TRMS, full bandwidth Hz (V) Hz ~ AC Voltage frequency, full bandwidth V Fil ~ AC TRMS Alternating voltage, AC TRMS, with low pass filter (200 Hz) 200 Hz Hz (V)
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Operating Overview – Connections, Keys, Rotary Switch, Symbols User Interface Symbols in the Following Chapters Position of the power pack adapter socket, Scroll through main menu see also chapter 3.1. Scroll through submenu 5 V / 600 mA ...
Initial Start-Up – Setup Initial Start-Up Display Illumination After the instrument has been switched on, background illumina- 3.1 Batteries tion can be activated by briefly pressing the ON / OFF | LIGHT key. Il- Be certain to refer to chapter 10.2 regarding correct battery lumination is switched back off by once again pressing the same installation! key, or automatically after approximately 1 minute.
Initial Start-Up – Setup 3.4 Switching the Instrument Off Switching the Instrument Off Manually / OFF ➭ Press the ON / OFF | LIGHT key until 0FF appears at the display. LIGHT 8.8.8.8 Shutdown is acknowledged with a brief acoustic signal. Automatic Shutdown Auto-Range The instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value...
Control Functions Control Functions Overview: Auto-Ranging and Manual Range Selection Function Display 4.1 Selecting Measuring Functions and Measuring Ranges Manual mode active: MAN / AUTO 4.1.1 Automatic Range Selection utilized measuring range is fixed The multimeter is equipped with auto-ranging for all measuring Range switching sequence for: functions, except for temperature measurement, and diode and 300 mV*...
Control Functions 4.1.3 Quick Measurements Zero balancing and reference value adjustment can be used for auto-ranging, as well as for manual measuring range selection. Measurements performed using a suitable fixed measuring range are executed more quickly than those which utilize automatic Zero Balancing range selection.
Control Functions ➭ Briefly press the ZERO | ESC key. 4.3.2 Analog Display The instrument acknowledges storage of the reference value Measured Value, Polarity with an acoustic signal, and the “ZERO REL” or the “REL” The analog display demonstrates the dynamic performance of a symbol appears at the LCD.
Control Functions 4.4 Measured Value Storage: DATA (auto-hold / compare) An individual measured value can be automatically “frozen” with V, A, Hz F, % of Measuring Range 3000 digits the DATA function (auto-hold). This is useful, for example, when 100% contacting the measuring points with the test probes requires your full attention.
Control Functions Example The voltage measuring range is set manually to 30 V. Response from Instrument The first measured value is 5 V and is stored to memory because Display Press Function Min. and Max. it is greater than 10% of the measuring range (= 3 V), and is thus DATA / Min/Max Measured Values...
Control Functions 4.5 Measurement Data Recording The STORE Menu Function The cable multimeter is capable of recording measurement data ➭ First set the sampling rate for memory mode operation (see using an adjustable sampling rate for long periods of time in the chapter 7.4 the rAtE parameter) , and then start memory mode form of measurement series.
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Control Functions During Recording Querying Memory Occupancy is displayed underneath the analog display during memory Memory occupancy can be queried during recording with the STORE mode operation, and memory occupancy can be monitored: help of the “1nFo” menu (see also chapter 7.3). Memory occupancy range: 000.1% to 099.9%.
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Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz Measurements 5.1 Voltage Measurement Notes Regarding Voltage Measurement • Be aware of the fact that dangerous voltage spikes are not displayed during measurement with the low-pass filter. • The multimeter may only be operated with the batteries installed. We recommend measuring voltage without the low-pass filter first, in Dangerous voltages are otherwise not indicated, and the instrument order to be able to detect any dangerous voltages.
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.1.1 Direct and Pulsating Voltage Measurement, V DC and V (DC+AC) ➭ Set the CL iP parameter to 0FF in the current clip setup menu. MEASURE FUNC FUNC ...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.1.2 Alternating Voltage and Frequency Measurement V AC and Hz Frequency Measurement with Selectable Low-Pass Filter ➭ Apply the measured quantity is the same way as for voltage ➭...
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Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz An active low-pass filter is indicated by the Fil display. The MEASURE FUNC FUNC multimeter is automatically switched to manual measuring range CL IP SETUP ENTER ENTER selection.
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.2 Resistance Measurement, Ohm ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors. 0000.0 ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. Interference voltages distort measurement results! k...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.3 Temperature Measurement – Temp RTD Automatic Compensation Temperature measurement is performed with a Pt100 or Pt1000 ➭ Acknowledge by pressing the ZERO | ESC key. resistance thermometer (accessory, not included), which is con- “Short leads”...
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Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 0000.0 k Temp FUNC ENTER Measuring ranges RTD Pt100 -200.0 +850.0 C 0025.6 RTD Pt1000 -150.0 +850.0 C Pt1000 C FUNC ZERO ENTER Short Leads 0000.0 ...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.4 Continuity Test ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage 0000.0 capacitors. ➭ Make sure that the device under test is voltage-free. ...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.5 Diode Testing with 1 mA Constant Current ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to be measured, and discharge all high-voltage 000.8 capacitors. ➭...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.6 Capacitance Measurement 5.6.1 Cable Length Measurement m ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the device to In the cable length measuring mode, the instrument calculates length as a function of the capacitance value entered by the user: be measured, and discharge all high-voltage capacitors.
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.7 Current Measurement Notes Regarding Current Measurement • The multimeter may only be operated with installed batteries or 10.38 rechargeable batteries. Dangerous currents are otherwise not indicated, and the instrument may be damaged. ...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.7.1 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement, Direct Connection, A DC and A (DC+AC) ➭ First disconnect supply power from the measuring circuit or 003.50 the power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. ➭...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz 5.7.2 Alternating Current and Frequency Measurement, Direct Connection, A AC and Hz ➭ First disconnect supply power from the measuring circuit or 003.50 the power consumer (1), and discharge any capacitors. ➭...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz taken into consideration (default value: Cl ip = 0ff = voltage dis- 5.7.3 Direct and Pulsating Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Sensor, A DC and A (DC+AC) play). Transformer Output, Voltage/Current When a clip-on current sensor is connected to the multimeter MEASURE...
Measurements: V/Hz – – – Temp – – m – A/Hz taken into consideration (default value: Cl ip = 0ff = voltage dis- 5.7.4 Alternating Current Measurement with Clip-On Current Sensor, A AC and Hz play). Transformer Output, Voltage/Current When a clip-on current sensor is connected to the multimeter MEASURE FUNC...
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) Measurements in Symmetrical Copper Cable Networks 6.1 “R ” Loop Impedance Measurement with 2 mA Constant Current Measuring Ranges: ➭ Disconnect supply power from the electrical circuit of the 00.000 : 300 /3 k...
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 6.2 Detection of Interference Voltages 6.3 Insulation Resistance Measurement: in Telecommunications Networks – MISO Function ➭ Set the rotary switch to the a-b, a-E and b-E positions, one Three jacks (a, b and E) are provided for measurements in after the other, in order to display any interference voltage for symmetrical copper cable networks with two conductors and a...
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 6.3.1 Connecting the Measurement Cables 6.3.2 Selection of Test Voltage or Galvanic Signature In the interference voltage detection mode you can select test Note voltages of 10 V or 100 V with the key.
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 6.3.3 Performing Insulation Resistance Measurements Caution High-Voltage! ISO 100V 000.0 Do not touch the conductive ends of the test probes when the instrument has been activated for the measurement of insula- tion resistance.
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) Auto-ranging is active during insulation resistance measurement. If the measured value is less than 10% of the measuring range Attention! after manual measuring range selection (see chapter 4.1.2), u r If „Error“...
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 6.4 Interference-immune Capacitance Measurement ture measuring adapter, thus making measurement possi- in Telecommunications Networks – CAP Function ble. The capacitance of 100 nF of measuring adapter Three jacks (a, b and E) are provided for measurements in symmetri- SM100 must be taken into account for measurement.
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Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) ISO 100V 0 V ! 000.0 mA A Temp TRMS POL / U ZERO Notes on using signature measur- SM100 ing adapter SM100 see previous Display for Short Circuit: page! 100 nF...
Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 6.5 Galvanic Signature Recognition in Selector Switch Positions a-b If a value between approximately +60 and +200% is shown in the display, a signature exists, for values below +20%, however, no Measuring function for the recognition of a galvanic signature signature exists.
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Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) NTBA connected If an NTBA is connected, measurement is not possible as the input circuit of the NTBA prevents recognition (influence value = –OL) DSL modem active If a DSL modem is active and the connector cable is very short (<...
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Measurements R – M @10 V/100 V – CAP Switch positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) 300% Insulation resistance too low 100 V 000.0 Insulation resistance low TRMS M @10V/100V MAN / AUTO 10 V / 100 V / SiGn DATA/MIN/MAX Ripple voltage or parallel capacitance present –50% Influences too high sign...
Device and Measuring Parameters Device and Measuring Parameters After repeatedly pressing the MEASURE | SETUP key (without first turning the multimeter off), you can return to the last selected The instrument’s “SETUP ” mode (menu mode) makes it possible to menu or parameter from the measuring mode.
Device and Measuring Parameters 7.1 Paths to the Various Parameters 7.2 List of All Parameters Parameter Page: Header d iSP 54: 0.diSP – show/hide leading zeros Addr 59: Configuring Interface Parameters MEASURE 020.00 01nfo d iSP 55: A.diSP – analog display: select display mode SETUP APoFF 55: APoFF –...
Device and Measuring Parameters 7.3 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) 7.4 Entering Parameters – SETUP Menu bAtt – query battery voltage rAtE – set the sampling rate The sampling rate specifies the time interval after which the MEASURE FUNC respective measured value is transmitted to the interface, or to...
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Device and Measuring Parameters A.diSP – analog display: select display mode U_ISo – select test voltage One of two different display modes can be selected for the analog The desired test voltage for insulation resistance measurement display: can be selected here: •...
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Device and Measuring Parameters dAtE – enter date CLIP – set current clip factor Entering the current date makes it possible to acquire measured values in real-time. See chapter 5.7.3 and chapter 5.7.4. MEASURE FUNC 1nFo rAtE ...
Device and Measuring Parameters 7.5 Default Settings Previously entered changes can be undone, and the default settings can be reactivated. This may be advisable under the following circumstances: • after the occurrence of software or hardware errors, • if you are under the impression that the multimeter does not work correctly.
Interface Operation Interface Operation Starting Continuous Transmission Operation with Menu Functions The cable multimeter is equipped with an infrared interface for the MEASURE FUNC FUNC transmission of measurement data to a PC. Measured data are 1nFo SEnd StArt send ...
Interface Operation Addr – Address 8.2 Configuring Interface Parameters If several multimeters are connected to the PC via an interface irStb – status of the infrared receiver in the stand-by mode adapter, a separate address can be assigned to each instrument. Address number 1 should be selected for the first instrument, 2 There are two possible switching statuses for the infrared should be assigned to the second and so forth.
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Technical Data Insulation Resistance Measurement in Selector Switch Positions (a-b) (a-E) (b-E) Galvanic Signature Ascertainment in Selector Switch Positions (a-b) Intrinsic Error Signature if interference value is stable in range plus decision value Nominal Voltage under Reference available approx. +60% ... +200% Measuring Range Resolution –50% ...
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Technical Data Influ- Measured Influencing Measured Qty. / Sphere of Influence Damping encing Quantity / Intrinsic Error Quantity Measuring Range Sphere of Influence ... % rdg. + ... d) Quan- Measuring Interference quantity max. 600 V > 120 dB tity Range Common Mode...
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Technical Data Ambient Conditions Digital Display / Char. Height7-segment characters / 15 mm Accuracy range 0 C ... +40 C Operating temp. range 10 C ... +50 C Number of places 3¾ places, 3100 steps “OL” is displayed for 3100 digits Storage temp.
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Technical Data Power Supply Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Battery 2 ea. 1.5 V mignon cell (2 ea. size AA), Interference emission EN 61326-1:2013 class B alkaline manganese per IEC LR6 Interference immunity EN 61326-1:2013 Service life With alkaline manganese batteries: approx. EN 61326-2-1:2013 200 hours without M...
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Technical Data Mechanical Design Housing Impact resistant plastic (ABS) Dimensions 200 x 87 x 45 mm (without protective rubber cover) Weight Approx. 0.35 kg with batteries Protection Housing: IP 54 (pressure equalization by means of the housing) Table Excerpt Regarding Significance of the IP Code IP XY Protection against IP XY...
Maintenance – Calibration 10 Maintenance and Calibration backup your data to a PC with the help of METRAwin 10 soft- ware before replacing the batteries. Attention! The selected operating parameters remain in memory, Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid or fuse cover when although date and time must be reentered.
Maintenance – Calibration Replacing the Batteries If the fuse is blown or has not been inserted, “FuSE” appears at the digital display. The fuse interrupts the current measuring ranges. All other measuring ranges remain functional. Attention! Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before opening the battery compartment lid in order to replace the batteries.
Maintenance – Calibration 10.4 Housing Maintenance No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside Attention! Use specified fuses only! surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid If fuses with other blowing characteristics, other current the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents. ratings or other breaking capacities are used, the operator 10.5 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal is placed in danger, and protective diodes, resistors and...
Maintenance – Calibration 10.6 Recalibration 10.7 Manufacturer’s Guarantee The respective measuring task and the stress to which your mea- All METRAHIT digital multimeters and calibration instruments are suring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of the compo- guaranteed for a period of 3 years after shipment. The manufac- nents and may result in deviations from the guaranteed accuracy.
Accessories 11 Accessories (Standard Equipment See Page 2) 11.1 General Application KS21-T The extensive accessories available for our measuring instruments are checked for compliance with currently valid safety Attention! regulations at regular intervals, and are expanded as required for In conformity with standard DIN EN 61010-031, mea- new applications.
Accessories 11.4 Interface Accessories Bidirectional Interface Adapter This adapter makes it possible to connect cable multimeters, as well as METRAHIT multimeters which are equipped with a serial IR interface, to the USB port at a PC. The adapter allows for data transmission between the multimeter and the PC.
Index Index Numerics Measuring Range Selection 0.diSP dAtE ..............54 ..............54, 56 Automatic ............18 Default Settings ............57 Manual ............18 Device Returns ............70 Memory A.diSP ..............55 Diode Test ...............34 Clear .............. 24 Addr ................ 59 Discharging .............46 Ending Recording .........
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Index Safety Precautions ...........8 Scaling Factor ............35 Scaling factor ............47 Software Enabling ............3 Standard Equipment ..........2 Switching the Instrument On Manual ............16 Via PC ............16 Symbols Device ............15 Digital Display ..........13 Rotary Switch Positions ........14 Temperature Mesurement With Resistance Thermometers ....31 tiME ..............54, 56...
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Edited in Germany Subject to change without notice A pdf version is available on the internet Phone +49 911 8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 E-Mail info@gossenmetrawatt.com 90449 Nürnberg • Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...
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