MFT-PRO Quick reference guide Table of contents PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ..................2 1.1. Before and after use ..................................2 1.2. After use ....................................... 3 1.3. Definition of measurement (overvoltage) category ........................3 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT ....................
Quick reference guide 1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES The models MFT-PRO is been designed in compliance with Directives IEC/EN61557, BS7671 17th edition and IEC/EN61010, relevant to electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the instrument, please carefully read all notes preceded by symbol CAUTION ...
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 1.2. AFTER USE When measurements are completed, switch off the instrument by pressing the ON/OFF key. If the instrument is not to be used for a long time, follow the instructions for storage described in § 3.4 of the user manual.
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 2.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instrument is equipped with a TFT color LCD display, with capacitive "touch-screen" that can be handled simply with the touch of a finger by the user and is structured with an icon-based menu allowing the direct selection of measurement functions for quick and intuitive use.
The date of the last calibration (Calibration date) Then the instrument shows the general MENU screen: MFT-PRO General menu To select the desired function, just touch the relevant icon on the screen. Select icon to enter the general setting screen of the instrument. In this area, it is possible to change: ...
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4. MEASURING – CONTINUITY TEST ON PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS 4.1. CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on installations inside buildings with low voltage (examples are distribution boards, wirings, switches, fixed installation sockets, electric motors, industrial equipment).
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.2. - INSULATION TEST CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on installations inside buildings with low voltage (examples are distribution boards, wirings, switches, fixed installation sockets, electric motors, industrial equipment).
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.3. RCD – FUNCTION TEST OF RESIDUAL CURRENT PROTECTIONS CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on installations inside buildings with low voltage (examples are distribution boards, wirings, switches, fixed installation sockets, electric motors, industrial equipment).
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.4. LOOP – MEASURING OVERALL EARTH RESISTANCE (NOTRIP TEST) CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on installations inside buildings with low voltage (examples are distribution boards, wirings, switches, fixed installation sockets, electric motors, industrial equipment).
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.5. SEQ FUNCTION – DETECTION OF PHASE ROTATION WITH 1 TEST LEAD CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on...
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide ENV – MEASURING ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS 4.6. Access the general menu by pressing the HOME key and select function . The instrument shows the following screen: 4.6.1. Measuring environmental parameters 1. Selects the type of measurement: TMP °C, TMP °F, RH, Lux (20), Lux (2k), Lux (20k) by using key F1 or touching the relevant icon (e.g.:...
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.7. LEAKAGE – MEASURING LEAKAGE CURRENT Access the general menu by pressing the HOME key and select function . The instrument shows the following screen: 4.7.1. Leakage current measurement 1. Select the desired full scale (typically 1A) by pressing key F1 or touching the relevant icon.
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 4.9. PQA – REAL TIME MEASUREMENT OF NETWORK PARAMETERS CAUTION The instrument can be used for measurements on installations with overvoltage category CAT III 240V to earth and CAT III 415V between inputs. Category CAT III is suitable for measurements carried out on...
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION Do not use the instrument in environments with high humidity levels or high temperatures. Do not expose to direct sunlight. Always switch off the instrument after use. 5.2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT CAUTION Only expert and trained technicians should perform this operation.
MFT-PRO Quick reference guide 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy is calculated as: ±[%reading + (no. of digits) * resolution] at 23°C, <80%RH SAFETY TEST AC TRMS Voltage Range [V] Resolution [V] Accuracy (3%rdg + 2dgt) Frequency Range [Hz] Resolution [Hz] Accuracy ...
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MFT-PRO Quick reference guide RCD – Molded type residual current protection test Residual current protection type (RCD): AC ( ), A ( ), B( ) – General (G), Selective (S) and Delayed ( ) 100V 265V RCD type AC and A, 190V 265V RCD type B Voltage range Phase-Earth, Phase-Neutral: Rated tripping currents (IN):...
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MFT-PRO Quick reference guide Test on earth leakage relay RCD (with accessory RCDX10) Residual current protection type (RCD): AC ( ), A ( ), B( ) – General (G), Selective (S) and Delayed ( ) 100V 265V RCD type AC and A, 190V 265V RCD type B Voltage range Phase-Earth, Phase-Neutral: 0.3A ...
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MFT-PRO Quick reference guide Contact voltage (measured during RCD and Ra test) Range [V] Resolution [V] Accuracy 0 Ut LIM -0%, +(5.0rdg + 3V) Phase sequence test with 1 test lead Voltage range P-N, P-PE [V] Frequency range ...
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MFT-PRO Quick reference guide MEASUREMENT OF NETWORK PARAMETERS AND HARMONICS Voltage Range [V] Resolution [V] Accuracy 15.0 459.9 (1.0rdg + 1dgt) 0.1V 1,5 ; Frequency: 42.5 69.0 Hz Crest factor Frequency Range [Hz] Resolution [Hz] Accuracy 42.5 69.0 (2.0rdg + 2dgt)
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