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Benning DUSPOL digital plus Operating Manual

Benning DUSPOL digital plus Operating Manual

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Istruzioni per l'uso
Operating manual
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Manuel de instrucciones
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Инструкция за експлоатация
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BENNING Elektrotechnik & Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG
Münsterstraße 135 - 137 • D - 46397 Bocholt
Telefon ++49 (0) 2871 - 93 - 0 • Fax ++49 (0) 2871 - 93 - 429
www.benning.de • E-Mail: duspol@benning.de
Symbol for phase indication (on the
display)
Voltage value as digital indication, up
Operating manual
to approx. 80 V with decimal place
(1/ 10 V)
DUSPOL
digital plus
®
Symbol for exceeding the upper limiting
Before using the voltage tester DUSPOL
®
digital
value for low voltages (ELV) at AC
plus: Please read the operating manual carefully
voltage (on the display)
and always observe the safety instructions!
Symbol for exceeding the upper limiting
value for low voltages (ELV) at DC
List of contents:
voltage (on the display)
1.
Safety instructions
2.
Functional description of the voltage tester
Positive (+) polarity (on the display)
3.
Functional test of the voltage tester
4.
How to test AC voltages
4.1 How to test the phase at AC voltage
Negative (-) polarity (on the display)
5.
How to test DC voltages
5.1 How to test the polarity at DC voltage
6.
How to test the phase sequence of a three-
2.
Functional description
phase mains
The DUSPOL
digital plus is a two-pole voltage
®
7.
Battery replacement, indicating the battery
tester according to IEC 61243-3 with digital display.
voltage
As supplementary function, the voltage tester is
8.
General maintenance
equipped with a measuring point illumination and
9.
Technical data
display illumination as well as with a phase and
phase-sequence indication. For all these functions,
1.
Safety instructions:
the voltage tester requires a built-in battery (2x micro
-
Hold the voltage tester only by the insulated
LR03/ AAA). Determining the phase of external
handles
and
and do not touch the contact
conductors and the phase-sequence of a three-phase
electrodes (probe tips) !
mains is only possible provided the neutral is earthed.
-
Immediately before use: Check the voltage tester
The voltage tester is designed for DC and AC voltage
for correct operation! (see chapter 3). The voltage
tests within the voltage range of 5 V up to AC 500 V/
tester must not be used if one or several display
1.5 up to DC 750 V. It can be used to perform polarity
functions fail or if the voltage tester is not ready to
tests at DC voltage.
operate (IEC 61243-3)!
The voltage tester consists of the test probes L1
-
The voltage tester (voltage class A) must be used
and a connecting cable . The test probe
and L2
only within the nominal voltage range of 5 V up to
L1
is equipped with a LC display . Both test
AC 500 V/ 1.5 up to DC 750 V!
probes are provided with push buttons . From a
-
Do not operate the voltage tester with the battery
voltage of 6 V onwards, the voltage tester switches on
compartment being open!
automatically. For voltage tests below 6 V, the voltage
-
The voltage tester complies with protection class
tester has to be switched on by briefly pressing the
IP 64 and therefore can also be used under wet
push button  of test probe L2
conditions (designed for outdoor use).
only works properly with the batteries (inside test probe
-
For testing, firmly grasp the voltage tester by the
L1
) being intact and inserted correctly. The display
handles
.
 indicates voltages within the nominal voltage range
and
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
of 5 V up to AC 500 V/ 1.5 up to DC 750 V. Exceeding
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
the limiting value for low voltages (ELV, AC 50 V, DC
operating time = 30 s)!
120 V) is additionally indicated on the display.
-
The voltage tester only operates correctly
By pressing both push buttons, the voltage tester
within the temperature range of -10 °C up to
switches to a lower internal resistance (suppression
+55 °C at relative air humidity of 20 % up to 96 %.
of inductive and capacitive voltages). Furthermore,
-
Do not dismantle the voltage tester!
a vibrating motor (motor with a flyweight) is put
-
Please protect the housing of the voltage tester
under voltage. From approximately 200 V this motor
against contamination and damages!
is set in rotation. With the voltage increasing, the
-
Please store the voltage tester under dry
motor's speed and vibration increases as well so that
conditions.
additionally by means of the handle of test probe L2
-
To prevent injuries and discharge of the battery,
the voltage value can be estimated roughly (e.g.
provide the contact electrodes (probe tips) with
230/ 400 V). The duration of the test with a lower
the enclosed cover after using the voltage tester!
internal resistance of the device (load test) depends
Attention:
on the value of the voltage to be measured. To prevent
After maximum load (i.e. after a measurement of 30
excessive warming of the voltage tester, it is equipped
seconds at AC 500 V/ DC 750 V), the voltage tester
with a thermal protection (reverse control). With this
must not be used for a duration of 240 seconds!
reverse control, the speed of the vibrating motor
The voltage tester is marked with international electric
decreases as well.
symbols and symbols for indication and operation with
The measuring point illumination can be activated
the following meaning:
by means of the push button  of test probe L1
with the device being switched on. Depending on
symbol
meaning
the brightness, the LCD background illumination is
Device or equipment for working under
activated automatically.
Hold Function
voltage
If you press and hold the push button  of test probe
Push button
L1
during a voltage test, the last measuring value
is indicated and is flashing. The voltage tester can be
Alternating current (AC)
separated from the unit under test and the measuring
value can be read (DATA-HOLD). The value can be
Direct current (DC)
deleted by releasing the push button.
Display field
Direct and alternating current
The display field  consist of an LC display. This
(DC and AC)
display indicates the exceeding of the upper limiting
value for low voltages (ELV) , the phase, the
Phase-sequence
clockwise,
phase-
phase-sequence  and , the exact voltage value
sequence indication (on the display)
, the polarity at DC voltage  and  as well as a
symbol for weak batteries . The measuring range for
Phase-sequence
counter-clockwise,
continuous voltage measurement is set automatically.
phase-sequence indication (on the
Up to 80 V, the value is indicated with a decimal place.
display)
For higher values, the decimal place is not indicated.
Phase-sequence indication; the phase
3.
Functional check
sequence can only be indicated at 50
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
or 60 Hz and in a earthed mains
nominal voltage range of 5 V up to AC 500 V/ 1.5
up to DC 750 V!
Battery symbol, this symbol appears
on the display when the battery is
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
too weak
operating time = 30 s)!
This
symbol
shows
the
correct
-
Check the voltage tester for correct function
alignment of the batteries to ensure
immediately before use!
correct polarity
-
Activation of the testing device (self-test),
switch the voltage tester on by means of the
to be switched on by briefly pressing the push button
push button of test probe L2
and hold the
 of test probe L2
push button
-
The LC display  indicates the voltage value by
all segments must appear (test of the LC
means of the three-digit indication .
display).
-
When pressing both push buttons  and from
after approx. 2 seconds, a voltage value > 1 V
an applied voltage of approx. 200 V onwards, a
is indicated (test of the measuring system)
vibrating motor is put in rotation inside the test
then, short-circuit the contact electrodes  of
probe L2
the two test probes, the indicated voltage
speed of this motor is increasing as well.
value must be 0.0 V (test of the cable
Please make sure that you touch the voltage tester at
connection)
the insulated handles of test probes L1
after approx. 1 second, the measuring point
only! Do not cover the display and do not touch the
and LCD illumination is switched on (test of
contact electrodes!
cable connection and illumination)
-
Test all functions by means of known voltage
5.1 How to test the polarity at DC voltage
sources.
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
For DC voltage tests use e.g. a car battery.
nominal voltage range of 1.5 V up to DC 750 V!
For AC voltage tests use e.g. a 230 V socket.
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
If necessary, replace the batteries.
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
Do not use the voltage tester unless all functions are
operating time = 30 s)!
operating correctly!
-
Firmly grasp the insulated handles
the test probes L1 and L2.
4. How to test AC voltages
-
Place the contact electrodes  of the test probes
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
L1
nominal voltage range of 5 V up to AC 500 V!
unit under test.
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
-
With an applied voltage of at least 6 V, the voltage
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
tester switches on automatically and the display
operating time = 30 s)!
indicates the voltage value.
-
Firmly grasp the insulated handles
and
of
-
For voltages tests below 6 V, the voltage tester
the test probes L1 and L2.
has to be switched on by briefly pressing the push
-
Place the contact electrodes  of the test probes
button  of test probe L2
L1
and L2
against the relevant points of the
-
The polarity of the applied DC voltage is indicated
unit under test.
by means of a +  or a – symbol . Here,
-
If a measuring voltage is present (5 V), the voltage
the indicated pole is the pole measures by the
tester switches on automatically and indicates the
indicating handle
voltage value on the display.
Please make sure that you touch the voltage tester at
-
The LC display  indicates the voltage value by
the insulated handles of test probes L1
means of the three-digit indication .
only! Do not cover the display and do not touch the
-
When pressing both push buttons  and from
contact electrodes!
an applied voltage of approx. 200 V onwards, a
vibrating motor is put in rotation inside the test
6.
How to test the phase sequence of a three-
. The voltage tester
probe L2
. With the voltage increasing, the
phase mains
speed of this motor is increasing as well.
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
Please make sure that you touch the voltage tester at
nominal voltage range of 5 V up to AC 500 V!
the insulated handles of test probes L1
-
The phase-sequence test is possible from 230 V
and L2
only! Do not cover the display and do not touch the
AC voltage (phase against phase) onwards in a
contact electrodes!
earthed three-phase mains.
At AC voltage from 5 V onwards, the display indicates
-
Firmly grasp the insulated handles
the „plus" and „minus" symbol  and . Furthermore,
the test probes L1 and L2.
the three-digit indication  indicates the measuring
-
Place the contact electrodes  of the test probes
value (up to approx. 80 V with decimal place!).
L1
Note:
unit under test.
The reading of the LC display  might be impaired
-
With an applied voltage of at least 5 V, the voltage
due to unfavorable light conditions.
tester switches on automatically and the display
indicates the voltage value.
4.1 How to test the phase at AC voltage
-
The three-digit display has to indicate the voltage
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
of the external conductor.
nominal voltage range of 5 V up to AC 500 V!
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
-
The phase test is possible in the earthed mains
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
from 230 V onwards!
operating time = 30 s)!
-
Firmly grasp the two handles
of the test
When contacting the two contact electrodes  with
and
probes L1 and L2 (leakage current for phase test
two phases of a three-phase mains connected in
via handle L2
!).
clockwise rotation, the LC display  indicates the
-
Switch the voltage tester on by briefly pressing the
symbol "
push button  of test probe L2
(stays switched
two phases the rotation is counter-clockwise, the LC
on for approx. 10 seconds). When the device is
display indicates the symbol "
switched on, the display indicates „0.0"!
counter-clockwise) .
-
Place the contact electrode  of test probe L1
The phase-sequence test always requires a counter-
against the relevant point of the unit under test.
test! For this purpose, the measurement has to be
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
performed again with reversed contact electrodes .
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
During the counter-test, the LC display must indicate
operating time = 30 s)!
the opposite phase-sequence. If in both cases, the
Never touch the contact electrode of test probe L2
LC display indicates a clockwise phase-sequence, the
during the single-pole test (phase test)!
earthing is too weak!
If the „ "-symbol appears in the upper part of the LC
Note:
display , the tester is in contact with the live phase
The reading of the LC display  might be impaired
of an AC voltage on this point of the unit under test.
due to unfavorable light conditions, protective clothing
Note:
or in insulated locations.
The reading of the LC display  might be impaired
due to unfavorable light conditions, protective clothing
7.
Battery replacement
or in insulated locations.
Do not set the voltage tester under voltage with the
battery compartment being open!
5.
How to test DC voltages
The energy supply of the DUSPOL
-
The voltage tester must be used only within the
done by means of two built-in micro batteries (LR03/
nominal voltage range of 1.5 V up to DC 750 V!
AAA). Battery replacement is necessary as soon as the
-
Never connect the voltage tester to voltage for
display shows the battery symbol "
longer than 30 seconds (maximum permissible
. The symbol appears in case the battery voltage is
operating time = 30 s)!
below 2.75 V. If the battery voltage drops below a value
-
Firmly grasp the insulated handles
and
of
of approx. 2.5 V, the battery symbol is flashing.
the test probes L1 and L2.
Indicating the battery voltage
-
Place the contact electrodes  of the test
Switch the voltage tester on by briefly pressing the
probes L1
and L2
against the relevant points
push button  of test probe L2
of the unit under test.
seconds, the value of the battery voltage is indicated
-
With an applied voltage of at least 6 V, the voltage
for 1 second. (Example:
tester switches on automatically and the display
How to replace the batteries:
indicates the voltage value.
Take a screw driver and open the battery compartment
-
For voltages tests below 6 V, the voltage tester has
(next to the cable outlet) by a 1⁄4-turn in direction of the
arrow (counter-clockwise). The slot is now vertical
.
and the battery compartment with the batteries can
be removed.
Remove the discharged batteries from the battery
compartment. Insert the new batteries with correct
polarity (see marking) into the battery compartment.
Put the battery compartment with the batteries back
. With the voltage increasing, the
onto the handle and lock it by 1⁄4-turn in clockwise
direction (slot must be horizontal and the marking
points are opposite!). Make sure not to damage the O
and L2
ring. If necessary, it has to be replaced.
Battery disposal:
Do not dispose of batteries with the household
garbage. You as a consumer are legally obliged to
return used batteries. You can return used batteries
to public collection facilities in your community area
or return them to any retail outlet selling similar
batteries. Avoid using batteries containing dangerous
substances!
of
8.
General maintenance:
and
Clean the exterior of the housing with a clean dry
cloth (exception: special cleansing cloths). Do not use
against the relevant points of the
solvents and/ or abrasives to clean the voltage tester.
and L2
Make sure not to contaminate the battery compartment
and the battery contacts with leaking battery
electrolyte. Should such electrolyte contamination or
white deposits occur near the battery or the battery
housing, these must also be removed with a dry cloth.
In case of wear or damaging of the O ring of the
.
battery compartment, the voltage tester does not
comply with the indicated protection class anymore
(protection against dust and water). In this case, the O
ring must be replaced.
.
The O ring can be ordered under the BENNING piece
number 772871. Moisten a new O ring with vaseline or
and L2
talcum so that the battery compartment can be locked
and unlocked easily.
9.
Technical data:
-
Guideline for two-pole voltage testers: IEC 61243-3
-
Protection class: IP 64, IEC 60529 (DIN 40050),
also for outdoor use!
-
Nominal voltage range (voltage class A):
5 V up to AC 500 V/ 1.5 up to DC 750 V
-
Internal resistance, measuring circuit:
440 kΩ, parallel 4.7 nF (2.35 nF)
of
-
Internal resistance, load circuit – both push
and
buttons actuated!: approx. 3.7 kΩ...(150 kΩ)
-
Current consumption, measuring circuit:
against the relevant points of the
max. I
3.5 mA (500 V) AC/ 1.7 mA (750 V) DC
and L2
n
-
Current consumption, load circuit - both push
buttons actuated!: I
0.2 A (750 V)
s
-
Polarity indication: LCD symbol +; -
(indicating handle = positive polarity)
-
Voltage indication, continuous 1.5 or 5 - 750 V,
indicating height 7 mm
-
Voltage range I: up to approx. 80.0 V (88.8)
-
Voltage range II from approx. 80 V (888) onwards
-
max. indicating errors:
> 5 - 750 V ± 2 % of Voltage range (I-II)
at frequency 20 - 150 Hz sinusoidal or DC
ELV U
– 15 %
n
" (phase-sequence clockwise) . If for
-
Nominal frequency range f: 0 up to 150 Hz
Phase and phase-sequence indication 50/ 60 Hz
" (phase-sequence
-
Phase and phase-sequence indication: ≥ U
-
Vibrating motor, starting: ≥ U
230 V
n
-
max. permissible operating time: ED = 30 s (max.
30 seconds), 240 s pause
-
Device
switch-on
(automatic)
at
voltage: ≥ 6 V
-
Device switch-on (manual): by means of push
button L2
(measuring voltage ≤ 6 V)
-
Duration of device switch-on: up to 10 seconds, if
no measuring voltage is present
-
Measuring point illumination (in 30 cm): 10 Lux
-
Current consumption, voltage test: 3.1 mA
-
Current consumption, measuring point illumination:
12 mA
-
Current consumption, display illumination: 10 mA
-
Built-in testing function: activation by push button
L2
and short-circuit of the contact electrodes
®
digital plus is
-
Battery: 2 x micro, LR03/ AAA (3 V)
-
Weight: approx. 200 g
-
Connecting cable length: approx. 900 mm
" (weak battery)
-
Operating
and
storing
temperature
-10 °C up to +55 °C (climate category N)
-
Relative air humidity: 20 % up to 96 % (climate
category N)
-
Reverse control times (thermal protection):
voltage
time
. After approx. 10
230 V
30 s
)
400 V
9 s
750 V
2 s
Attention!
The voltage tester cannot be operated with the
batteries being empty! Remove the batteries from the
device at a longer storage!
230 V
n
measuring
range:

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