1.1. Warnings This document is a supplement to the Instruction manual! Before using Instaltest 3017 instrument read the Instruction manual carefully, otherwise use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator, for the instrument or for equipment under test! Symbol on the instrument means »Read the Instruction manual with special care«.
MI 3017 Instaltest Safety and operational considerations 1.2. Battery handling Before opening battery / fuse compartment cover disconnect all measuring accessories connected to the instrument and power off the instrument, hazardous voltage inside! Insert cells correctly, otherwise the instrument will not operate and the battery could be discharged.
MI 3017 Instaltest Instrument front panel 2. Instrument front panel Legend: 1..Switches the instrument power on or off. 2..Accesses help menus. 3..Adds new memory location/ Confirmation of name entered in edit mode. 4..Enters memory editing mode/ Deletes character on the left in edit mode. 5..Memory handling.
MI 3017 Instaltest Instrument front panel 3. Auto sequence Set function Set parameters and limits Select Auto sequence in Main menu. Select auto sequence step or parameter..Use cursors to select appropriate test Select test function or parameter value..
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4. Measurements 4.1. Visual inspection Set function Set parameters Select Single test in Main menu. Checklists. Item ..Use cursors to find and choose the VISUAL function. Use cursors to select appropriate checklist. Visual inspection procedure Disconnect tested installation from mains supply.
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.1. Insulation resistance Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Sub-function TEST ..Use cursors to find and choose the Test configuration. INSULAT.RES. TEST ..function. Test voltage..Use cursors to sub-function (general, heating Minimum insulation resistance.
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.2. Resistance to earth connection and equipotential bonding Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Sub-function. TEST ... Use cursors to find and choose the Test current (200 mA, 7 Current ..
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MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.3. Polarity Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Sub-function TEST ..Use cursors to find and choose the POLARITY function. For socket outlet (no supply): Use cursors to select sub-function (consumer mains selection of test configuration TEST ..
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MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.4. Correct circuit connections Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Sub-function. TEST ..Use cursors to find and choose the Correct CONN. function. For Lighting points, Socket outlets, Use cursors to select sub-function (lighting points, Equipment: socket outlets, equipment, conductors).
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.5. Testing RCDs Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. RCD sub-function test. TEST ..Use cursors to find and choose the Rated RCD residual current sensitivity I ..ΔN. function. RCD type [G, ], test current waveform type...
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MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.6. Fault loop Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. TEST Sub-function....Use cursors to find and Selection of breaking device (Fuse, RCD). Protection ..choose the function. Selection of fuse type (---, B, C, D, FUSE). FAULT LOOP Prot.
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.7. Line impedance and prospective short-circuit current Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Selection of fuse type [---, NV, Gg, B, C, K, D]. FUSE Type ..Use cursors to find and Rated current of selected fuse.
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.8. Voltage, frequency and phase sequence Set function Select Single test in Main menu. Use cursors to find and choose the function. VOLTAGE Circuits for voltage measurement Connection of universal test cable and optional adapter result 1.2.3 result 2.1.3 in three-phase system Connection of mains...
MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.9. Resistance to earth Set function Set parameters and limits Select Single test in Main menu. Maximum resistance Limit ..Use cursors to find and choose the function. [OFF, 1 Ω ÷ 19.9 kΩ]. EARTH Circuits for measuring resistance to earth MPEC >5d Resistance to earth measurement –...
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MI 3017 Instaltest Measurements 4.10. Locator Measurement procedure Select the function in MISC menu. LOCATOR Connect test cable to the instrument. Connect test leads to the energized tested object. Press the TEST key. Trace lines with receiver (in IND mode) or receiver plus its optional accessory. After tracing is finished press the TEST key again to stop generation of test signal.
MI 3017 Instaltest Maintenance 5. Maintenance 5.1. Replacing fuses M 0.315 A / 250 V, 20x5 mm This fuse protects internal circuitry of low-value resistance function if test probes are connected to the mains supply voltage by mistake. F2, F3 F 4 A / 500 V, 32x6.3 mm General input protection fuses of test terminals L/L1 and N/L2.
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