Table of Contents Page Page Safety Precautions ........3 10.3.3 – Probe-Probe (GND) ......... 25 10.4 AKTIV - Function Test and Leakage Current General ..............3 Measurements ........... 26 Meanings of Symbols on the Device .......4 10.5 U – Testing the DUT (ELV) in the Presence of Line Meanings of Symbols in the Voltage ..............
Attention! General Before connecting a DUT, absence of voltage in the protective The METRALINE PAT test instrument has been conductor at the connection must be manufactured and tested in accordance with verified by touching the finger con- the following safety regulations: tact.
Meanings of Symbols on the Device 300 V CAT II Maximum permissible voltage and Warning: Voltage! measuring category between con- Do not connect the device under test nections and ground to the test socket until it has been as- sured that the mains connection is in Warning concerning a point of safe working order.
Applications Standard Equipment and Acces- sories The METRALINE PAT tester is a measuring instrument for checking the effectiveness of Scope of Delivery protective measures in electrical devices in 1 METRALINE PAT test instrument accordance with DIN VDE 0701-0702. 1 Red measurement cable with safety plug...
Connection, Control and Display Elements 1 Mains connection, IEC 60320 C19 Mains Connection (1), Finger Contact (7, 8) The corresponding warnings in section 1, 2 Test socket the warnings on the mains adapter cables 3 Glow lamp indicates and the warnings on any utilized accessories “line voltage at the test socket”...
Functions Description Attention! Power Supply Dangerous contact voltage may be present at defective DUTs when The device is powered by mains voltage (230 V 10%). they’re connected to a test socket, or at accessible conductive parts that The measuring electronics are protected by are not connected to the protective means of an internal fuse.
The Bluetooth interface is used to transfer In accordance with the legally applicable measurement data. requirements (accident prevention regula- The METRALINE PAT test instrument is tions, valid standards), the operator is equipped with a Bluetooth module for wire- responsible for the safety of electrical sys-...
check again at another power outlet. If Display and Menu Structure the device works at the second outlet, User prompting, measuring functions, limit arrange to have the first outlet checked values and measured values appear conve- by a qualified electrician. niently at the display.
Bluetooth interface to an Android device to Function which ELEXONIQ has been installed (Android /RPE Protective conductor resistance app for METRALINE PAT). The data can be measurement subsequently transferred from the Android Insulation resistance measure- app to a PC, where they can be imported...
10.1 / RPE – Protective Conductor Resistance Definition Notes Insulation resistance and/or leakage current must be measured at all exposed, conduc- tive parts for protection category II and III devices, as well as for battery powered devices. Batteries must be disconnected during test- ing of battery powered devices.
10.1.2 RPE – Connecting Protection Class I Devices to the Test Socket Connection ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. ➭ Switch the device under test on. Procedure ➭...
10.1.3 RPE – Permanently Connected DUTs Connection ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. ➭ Switch the device under test on. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “Permanent Connection” menu with the help of the scroll keys.
10.1.4 RPE – Probe-Probe Measurement Connection ➭ Connect the first probe to the black GND socket. ➭ Connect the second probe to the red probe socket. ➭ Switch the device under test on. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “Probe-Probe” menu with the ...
10.1.5 RPE – Balancing the Probe Cable for the Protective Conductor Measurement This menu makes it possible to balance the probe cable’s resistance value. The maximum offset value, which is sub- tracted from subsequent measured values, must not exceed 0.100 . Connection ➭...
10.2 – Insulation Resistance Definition Observe the following safety instructions for the connections listed below: • Probe-PE • PE grounded via parallel-contact earth- ing switch • Probe-Probe, if one side is grounded Warning: Voltage! Insulation Resistance Measurement Protection Category I Testing is conducted with up to Insulation resistance is measured between 500 V.
10.2.1 RISO – LN-PE Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “LN-PE” menu with the help of scroll keys. ➭ Start the measurement by pressing the OK key.
10.2.2 RISO – LN-Probe Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “LN-Probe” menu with the help of the scroll keys.
10.2.3 RISO – Probe-PE Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “Probe-PE” menu with the help of the scroll keys.
10.2.4 RISO – Probe-Probe (GND) Insulation Resistance Measurement, PC III Connection ➭ Connect the first probe to the black GND socket. ➭ Connect the second probe to the red probe socket. ➭ Connect phase conductors L1, L2 and L3 to N and the red probe. ➭...
10.2.5 RISO – L-N Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. Procedure ➭ Press the R key. ➭ Select the “L-N” menu with the help of ...
10.3 – Equivalent Leakage Current Measurement Warning: Voltage! Equivalent Leakage Current Measure- General ment Measurement of equivalent leakage current Testing is conducted with up to is stipulated by DIN VDE 0701-0702 after 250 V. Current limiting is utilized the insulation test has been passed. (I <...
10.3.1 I – LN-PE Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. Procedure ➭ Press the I key. ➭ Select the “LN-PE” menu with the help of scroll keys. ➭ Start the measurement by pressing the OK key.
10.3.2 I – LN-Probe Connection ➭ Insert the test object’s mains plug into the test socket. ➭ Connect the probe to the red probe socket. Procedure ➭ Press the I key. ➭ Select the “LN-Probe” menu with the help of the scroll keys.
10.3.3 I – Probe-Probe (GND) Connection ➭ Connect the first probe to the black GND socket. ➭ Connect the second probe to the red probe socket. Procedure ➭ Press the I key. ➭ Select the “Probe-Probe” menu with the help of the scroll keys.
10.4 AKTIV - Function Test and Leakage Standby – Measurement of Small Power Values Current Measurements Current values of up to 40 mA can be mea- sured for the display of small power values Connection (mW range) in standby mode (DUT switched ➭...
➭ If the parameter for “ELV Parts” is set to 10.5 U – Testing the DUT (ELV) in the Presence of Line Voltage “Yes” and if the measured value is be- tween the specified min. and max. val- ues, OK appears at the display. ➭...
Pairing is required during initial startup with a If the mains are OK, the internal fuse may have blown. The measuring instrument is not found. The METRALINE PAT is still connected to 11.2 Touch Current Measurement another device. Indicates 0.000 mA ➭...
Technical Data Touch Current Measurement Measuring range 0.000 mA ... 4.000 mA Mains Connection Voltage Measurement, Probe-Probe 230 V 10% Alternating current Measuring range 0.0 V ... 440 V AC/DC DUT connection 16 A Schuko Current 0.00 A ... 20 A Measurements Function Test Operating error: 5% of the measured value...
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Mechanical Design Display Multiple display with dot matrix, 320 x 240 pixels, backlit display Dimensions W x H x D: 23 x 17.5 x 9.5 cm with retracted carry- ing handle Weight Approx. 1.3 kg GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
There are also 3 accessible conductive parts short calibration interval of once per year. If on the METRALINE PAT, at which the touch your instrument is used primarily in the labo- current measurement must result in a value ratory and indoors without considerable cli- of less than 0.5 mA:...
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