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Operating Instructions
METRISO PRIME 10
3-349-924-03
Insulation Resistance Tester
3/1.19

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions METRISO PRIME 10 3-349-924-03 Insulation Resistance Tester 3/1.19...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety .............................. 3 Menu..............................5 Wireless Data Transmission ......................5 Measuring Parameters ......................... 5 2.2.1 Line Frequency ..........................6 2.2.2 Times t1, t2 and t3 for Calculating the Absorption Coefficient ............. 6 2.2.3 Type of Absorption Coefficient ..................... 6 2.2.4 I test current ..........................

  • Page 3: Safety

    Product Support .......................... 45 Safety The METRISO PRIME 10 insulation tester has been developed for the detection of insulation damage and for protection against electric shock in electrical power supply networks. The measurement result are used to evaluate the safety of electrical installations. And thus the following points must be observed in order to assure flawless functioning and the accuracy of the results obtained: ...
  • Page 4  The METRISO PRIME 10 may only be used by suitable, qualified personnel for conducting work on electrical installations. Use of the instrument by unauthorized personnel may result in damage to the instrument and represents a hazard for the user.

  • Page 5: Menu

    Menu Press the MENU key. The main menu includes the following selection:  Wireless transmission  Settings for measurements  Test instrument settings  Language  Manufacturer information Press the keys in order to navigate to the desired selection. Select the desired menu by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 6: Line Frequency

    2.2.1 Line Frequency Ideal filtering of interference is only assured if the correct line frequency is selected. The test instrument filters out interference which is generated in 50 or 60 Hz systems. Select line frequency with the keys. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 7: Iiso Test Current

    2.2.4 I test current Select a test current with the keys. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. 2.2.5 Activation of Limit Values Set limit values to On or Off with the keys. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. 2.2.6 Temperature Unit of Measure Select the temperature unit of measure with the...

  • Page 8: Automatic Incrementing Of The Memory Cells

    2.2.7 Automatic Incrementing of the Memory Cells Set automatic numbering to On or Off with the keys. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. 2.2.8 Filter The test instrument is equipped with an extended digital filter for stabilizing measured values under difficult, unstable conditions.

  • Page 9: Test Instrument Settings

    Test Instrument Settings The following options can be selected:  LCD contrast  Automatic shutdown (auto-off)  Date and time  Default settings  Software update  Key tones  Wireless connection Press the keys in order to navigate to the desired selection. Select the desired menu by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 10: Date And Time

    2.3.3 Date and Time Use the keys to select day, month, year, hour or minute. Change each of these parameters with the key. Acknowledge the selected value by pressing the ENTER key. 2.3.4 Default Settings In order to reset the instrument to its default settings, use the keys to select YES and acknowledge by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 11: Key Tones

    2.3.6 Key Tones Use the keys to switch key tones On or Off. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. 2.3.7 Wireless Connection Use the keys to switch wireless connection On or Off. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. Languages Use the keys to select the...

  • Page 12: Measurements

    Measurements Notes: The most recently obtained measurement results are stored by the measuring instrument until either the next measurement is started or another measurement is selected by turning the rotary selection switch. The most recent results are displayed for 20 seconds, after which they can be retrieved again by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 13: 2-Wire Measurement

    Momentary Test Voltage Displayed as a Function of Measured Insulation Resistance R (to nominal voltage) 3.2.1 2-Wire Measurement Set the function selection switch to any desired R position. Test voltage selection: 50 ... 10,000 V setting. Voltage sequence is as follows: 50 V ...
  • Page 14 Press F2 in order to enter the capacitance of the device under test [nF/km]. Press the keys in order to enter the capacitance value. Acknowledge your selection by pressing the ENTER key. Entry range: 10 … 990 nF. If the value is less than 10 nF or greater than 990 nF, the function for calculating cable length is deactivated.
  • Page 15 The limit value setting range is 1 kΩ to 40 TΩ for the The limit value for R METRISO PRIME 10. The test instrument is ready to perform a measurement. The interference voltage value can be seen at the display.
  • Page 16 Attention: During insulation resistance measurement, dangerous voltage of up to 10 kV (METRISO PRIME 10) is applied to the test leads. Measurements > 5,5 kV must be performed with safety gloves. It’s forbidden to disconnect the test lead from the device under test before measurement has been completed.

  • Page 17: 3-Wire Measurement (Measurement With Shielded Cable)

     The LIMIT I message means that the measurement will be performed with limited power. If this state continues for more than 20 seconds, measurement is interrupted.  If the value of one of the measured resistances is out of range, the absorption coefficient value is not displayed –...
  • Page 18  When measuring insulation resistance between one of the windings and the transformer housing, connect the test instrument’s G socket to the second winding.  When conducting insulation resistance measurement on cables between one of the conductors and the jacket, the surface resistance effect (important in the case of difficult climatic conditions) is eliminated by wrapping a piece of metal foil around the insulation to be tested and connecting it to the G socket.

  • Page 19: Measurement With The Autoiso-5000 Test Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    3.2.3 Measurement with the AutoISO-5000 Test Adapter (optional accessory) AutoISO-5000 test adapter connection. The test instrument automatically detects the adapter and changes the display correspondingly. Use keys F1 , F2 and F3 select the desired voltage, capacitance and test time for the device under test.
  • Page 20 Use the and ENTER keys to enter the resistance value. Use the and ENTER keys in order to select the unit of measure. Acknowledge your entry by pressing The test instrument is ready to perform a measurement. The interference voltage value can be seen at the display.

  • Page 21: Measurement With Incrementally Rising Voltage Sv (Stepped Voltage)

    5 kV: 1 kV, 2 kV, 3 kV, 4 kV and 5 kV  10kV (for METRISO PRIME 10): 2 kV, 4 kV, 6 kV, 8 kV and 10 kV The final results for each of the 5 measurements are saved to memory, which is indicated by means of a beep tone and an icon at the display.
  • Page 22 Pressing and holding the START key results in continuous measurement until the key is released or the preselected measurement time has elapsed. In order to perform measurement without having to continuously hold the die START key, press the ENTER key while holding the START key depressed, and then release both keys.

  • Page 23: Dielectric Discharge Dd

    3.2.5 Dielectric Discharge DD In the case of dielectric discharge, discharging current is measured 60 seconds after the insulation measurement has been completed. The DD value is characteristic of the quality of the insulation regardless of test voltage. The measurement is conducted as follows: First of all, the insulation is charged with current for a previously determined period of time.

  • Page 24: Fault Localization With Pulse Control Mode

    Results Displayed After Measurement Switch to display of the measurement as a curve (diagram) by pressing F4 . Current and resistance are displayed relative to time. The cursor (i.e. the dashed vertical line) can be shifted with the keys. The current cursor position shows the value measured at the respective point in time.
  • Page 25 Use keys F1 and F3 select the desired voltage and capacitance for the device under test. The measuring procedure is similar to the one described above in section 3.2.2. Start measurement (see section 3.2.4). Both during and after measurement, the display can be switched back and forth between the results and the diagram by...

  • Page 26: Resistance Measurement With Low-Voltage

    3.3 Resistance Measurement with Low-Voltage 3.3.1 Measuring Protective Conductor and Equipotential Bonding Conductor Resistance with ±200 mA Test Current Set the function selector switch to the position. CONT The test instrument is ready to perform a measurement. Use the key in order to enter maximum resistance.

  • Page 27: Calibrating The Measurement Cables

    Other Information Displayed by the Test Instrument Interference voltage occurs at the device under test. Measurement is possible but NOISE! will be distorted due to additional inaccuracy as listed in the technical data. Voltage on object U >10 Interference voltage exceeds the V + 2 tones, permissible maximum value and continuous...

  • Page 28: Temperature Measurement

    3.4 Temperature Measurement Temperature measurement begins in all measuring modes as soon as the temperature probe has been connected. Measured temperature appears at the display. “T=---” appears at the display as soon as the temperature probe has been removed. The measured temperature value is refreshed once per second. GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 29: Saving Test Results

    Saving Test Results Internal Memory Structure Internal memory for measurement results is set up with a tree structure (see figure below). The user can store data for 10 clients. 999 objects can be entered for each client. 999 devices under test can be entered for each object at 3 levels.
  • Page 30 Sub-Object With Additional Sub-Objects Sub-object icon with gray background Connection (appears when the cursor is positioned at the icon) Window for Editing Client Data Active field Data fields Window for Entering a Name Editing mode Entry field indicator On-screen keyboard Move the cursor to shift and acknowledge with ENTER in order to enter uppercase letters.

  • Page 31: Saving Test Results To Memory

    Saving Test Results to Memory Press the ENTER key after the measurement has been completed. 4.2.1 Entering Test Results by Overwriting Press the ENTER key once again. The memory cell is free for the selected measurement. The memory cell is already reserved for the selected measurement.

  • Page 32: Entering Test Results By Adding

    4.2.2 Entering Test Results by Adding Press the ESC key in order to create a new object. Use the key in order to move the cursor to Client 1. Use the keys to select another client (1 to 10). Press F1 in order to edit client data.
  • Page 33 Use the keys to select any desired character. The character is then entered by pressing the ENTER key. Press F4 in order to delete characters. Press F5 to accept entries and return to the display shown in step The following client data can be entered in this way: Press F5 to accept entries and return to the view shown in step...
  • Page 34 Press F5 in order to acknowledge the object names and add them to the view. The corresponding measuring point is accessed by pressing the ENTER key. Press F1 in order to enter the measuring point designation. The measuring point designation is entered in the same way as for objects.

  • Page 35: Viewing Saved Data

    Press F5 to add a new object. Move the cursor to the corresponding object and press F4 in order to add a new sub-object. New objects and sub-objects can be added at up to 5 levels with the help of the F4 and F5 keys. Note: ...
  • Page 36 Use the keys in order to access MEMORY BROWSE AND EDIT. Press the ENTER key. Most Recently Saved Measurement for Sub-Object 3, Level 1 Use the keys in order to jump amongst the various objects and sub-objects. Press F1 in order to edit the designation of an object or a sub-object.

  • Page 37: Deleting Saved Data

    results for the corresponding measuring point. Press F2 to delete the selected measurement, or a measuring point along with all of the associated measurements: Deleting Saved Data Set the function selector switch to the MEM position. Use the keys in order to select MEMORY ERASING.

  • Page 38: Data Transmission

    Data transmission Note:  Data transmission is not possible while the battery is being charged. Accessories for Transferring Data to a PC A USB cable or a Bluetooth module is required in order to establish a connection between the test instrument and the PC.

  • Page 39: Test Instrument Power Supply (Rechargeable Battery)

    Battery Current METRISO PRIME 10 test instruments are operated with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which can only be replaced by a certified service center. The charger is integrated into the test instrument and only works with the rechargeable battery available from the manufacturer.

  • Page 40: Mains Operation

    Other Information Displayed by the Test Instrument Signal Status Green LED (once per second) and Charging battery symbol being filled with segments blink Continuously illuminated LED and Charging process filled battery symbol finished Blinking green LED (twice per Error during charging second) process Battery temperature is...

  • Page 41: Storage

    water and dry them after cleaning. Lightly grease the probe before placing it into storage for any lengthy period of time. The reels and measurement cables should be cleaned with water and cleaning agent only, and dried after cleaning. The test instrument’s electronics do not require any maintenance or cleaning. Storage The following points must be complied with if the instrument is placed into storage: ...
  • Page 42 Insulation Resistance Measurement []  1000*U Test voltage accuracy (R [V]): -0, +10% of the selected value = 10,000 V: 10.0 M … 40.0 T Measuring range per IEC 61557-2: U ≤ 5 kV) Measurement with Rising Alternating Voltage with the AutoISO-5000 (U Displayed Range Resolution Inaccuracy...
  • Page 43 Measurements with AutoISO-5000 Displayed Range Resolution Inaccuracy 000 k … 999 k 1 k ±(3% rdg. + 10 digits) 1.00 M … 9.99 M 0.01 M for the test instrument 10.0 M … 99.9 M 0.1 M ± 1% further 100 M...

  • Page 44: Additional Data

    The test instrument complies with EMC requirements (immunity in industrial environments) in accordance with EN 61326-1:2013 and EN 61326-2-2:2013 Caution! METRISO PRIME 10 test instruments are classified as class A test instruments with regard to the evaluation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Interference with and...

  • Page 45: Instrument Reset (Default Settings)

    11 Instrument Reset (default settings)  Press and hold the OFF key for a lengthy period of time in order to reset the METRISO PRIME 10 to its default settings. 12 Scope of Delivery 12.1 Standard Accessories Standard accessories supplied by the manufacture: ...
  • Page 46 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 47 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 48 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 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

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