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- Page 1 Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 USER MANUAL 20 VA CHARGING ® MICRO-OHMMETER MODEL 5600 I N S T R U M E N T S FAULT 50/60/400 Hz_110V 300V, CAT II THERMAL PROTECTION 30V CAT II ON/OFF 8A 380V 6.3 x 32...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty The Model 5600 is warranted to the owner for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited ® warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warning .....................3 International Electrical Symbols ..............3 Definition of Measurement Categories............3 Receiving Your Shipment................4 Packaging....................4 Accessories and Replacement Parts ............4 Description ....................4 Electrical Specifications ................5 Mechanical Specifications.................6 Safety Specifications.................6 Control & Connector Identification ............7 Disassembly ....................8 AC Power Selection ..................9 Indicators....................10 Battery Indicators.................10 Display Indicators ................10... -
Page 4: Warning
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Warning • These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel and proper operation of the instrument. • Do not attempt to perform any tests with this instrument until you have read the instruction manual. -
Page 5: Receiving Your Shipment
Kelvin Probes 20 ft spring loaded ........Cat. #2118.52 Description The Model 5600 performs reliable low resistance measurements with test currents to 10A and resolution to one micro-ohm. The front end of the Model 5600 employs a four-wire Kelvin configuration, which eliminates... -
Page 6: Electrical Specifications
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 The Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 is housed in a sealed field case. Power is supplied by a long-life NiCad battery with a built-in recharger (110/220V). The large, easy-to-read LCD is 18mm high; it displays the value of resistance, and indicates overrange and reversed connection of measurement leads. -
Page 7: Mechanical Specifications
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Battery Life (Typical): Ω 2000µ range: 200 to 300 8-second measurements Ω 20-200m ranges: 900 30-second measurements (approx) Ω Ω 2000m , 20-200 ranges: 5000 30-second measurements (approx) Operating Voltage: 4.5 to 7V Recharge Time: 14 hours from full discharge (approx) -
Page 8: Control & Connector Identification
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Control & Connector Identification 1. Lead connection terminal lugs; accepts 4mm diameter banana jack or 6mm (min) spade lugs. 2. Thermal protection indicator 3. Measurement current fault indicator 4. Liquid crystal display 5. Battery indication lights (low battery & charging) 6. -
Page 9: Disassembly
Detachable Cover The cover hinges are fitted with spring-loaded clips, which allow the cover to be removed. To detach the cover from the Model 5600, open the lid to a horizontal position and apply downward pressure to the hinge side of the cover while gripping it firmly (see Fig. 2). -
Page 10: Ac Power Selection
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 AC Power Selection The Model 5600 may be recharged by 110V or 220V (47 to 450Hz). The instrument includes a 110V supply cord, which provides the charging voltage for the rechargeable battery. Verify that “110V” appears on the indicator located below the line cord indicator socket on the front panel;... -
Page 11: Indicators
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Indicators Battery Indicators • LOW - When flashing, indicates battery life is sufficient for 10 measurements at 10A and more than 100 measurements for other test currents. When the flashing stops, the instrument no longer has sufficient power to perform any further tests. Recharge the batteries. -
Page 12: Fault Indicators
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Fault Indicators • FAULT - The fault light will illuminate in one of two cases: 1. If the measured resistance is very high in relation to the range. Switching to a higher range will extinguish the light. -
Page 13: Operating Procedure
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Operating Procedure Before performing the resistance test, verify that the sample under test is not energized. Connections and Reading Clean all surfaces before connecting test leads. Verify a solid connection between test leads and the sample. Set the On/Off button to the ON position and select the range that provides the most stable reading. -
Page 14: Very Low Resistance
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Very Low Resistance When measuring very low resistive values (2000µΩ range) the presence of stray DC currents may affect the accuracy of the measurements. These currents can be present due to a variety of reasons including chemical or thermal EMF in samples made of dissimilar metals. You can... -
Page 15: Application Examples
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Application Examples The Model 5600 performs reliably on a variety of low resistance situations. Typical applications include: • Contact resistance of breakers and switches • Wire to terminal connections • Winding resistance • Motors and generators • Aircraft and rail bonds •... -
Page 16: Measuring Resistance On Electric Motors
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Measuring Resistance on Electric Motors For this test, Kelvin probes should be used (Figure 8). Make contact with each segment on the motor commutator. Allow approximately two seconds for the display to stabilize. ® MICRO-OHM I N S T R U M E N T S –... -
Page 17: Battery Strap Measurements
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Battery Strap Measurements Proper battery strap resistance measurements will help ensure proper voltage output. The resistance on battery strap connections should be measured using the Kelvin probes (see Figure 9). Measurements must be made with the system power turned off. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Maintenance Warning: • For maintenance use only original factory replacement parts. • To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. • Do not perform any service while the micro-ohmmeter is on any circuit. -
Page 19: Repair And Calibration
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 5600 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be submitted to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures. For instrument repair and calibration: You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization number (CSA#). - Page 20 ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA www.aemc.com 99-MAN 100040 v12 02/18...
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