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Operating manual VG-BAT Warranty Mostec warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects for a 2-year period after the original date of purchase. Within this period, defective products will be repaired free of charge provided that the defect occurred during normal operation. This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from ordinary usage such as front panel scratches, broken control elements and corrosion, etc.
Operating manual VG-BAT Index Page Safety Regulations ............................. 4 Battery care ..............................5 Battery disposal............................5 Operating Instructions ..........................5 Control Panel ............................. 6 Power ON ..............................7 Main Menu ..............................7 System Menu ............................. 8 System Menu, Description ......................... 9 10.
Operating manual VG-BAT 1. Safety Regulations Always comply with local safety regulations when using the Micro-Ohmmeter. Always connect protective earth (ground). Read and comply with the safety regulations in this manual before using Micro-Ohmmeter. Never open a breaker as long as the Micro-Ohmmeter is connected. High voltage/currents can occur at the input/output clamps.
This product contains lithium ion batteries and a coin cell. They are located inside the instrument. The Lithium ion coin cell can be safely removed by Mostec AG. 4. Operating Instructions 1.
Operating manual VG-BAT 5. Control Panel LCD 4.3" graphic display Keys to control the menu functions Increment/decrement keys for menus and values Start/Stop keys with status LED Remote control connector Accessories connector USB PC-Interface Data logger / USB stick Current clamp sense input Raw signal shunt voltage terminals Sense terminals DC - current output...
Operating manual VG-BAT 6. Power ON After power up the display shows the welcome message for 3 seconds. After that, the display shows the main menu. 7. Main Menu Iset = The previously set measuring current. The measuring current can be changed by using the [+] and [-] keys.
Operating manual VG-BAT 8. System Menu Pressing [Ent] in the main menu leads to the system menu. In this menu, the user can navigate between the items using the [F1] and [F2] key. Pressing [F3] switches between the first and second page of the system menu.
Operating manual VG-BAT 9. System Menu, Description First Page Menu item Description Range of values SM 0 Measure mode(not available for battery types): single/continuous The measuring current flows continuously until it's interrupted by the user. Single = the measuring current only flows for a fixed given time.
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Operating manual VG-BAT Second Page Menu item Description Range of values SM 10 Time format: 12h/24h Switches between 24/12h formats SM 11 Date format: YYMMDD, DDMMYY, Switches between different date formats. MMDDYY SM 12 Time: 0…12 / 0…23 Adjusts the hour of the internal clock. SM 13 Time: 0…59...
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Operating manual VG-BAT Submenu Measurement Analysis Enter this submenu by the [Ent] key in the system menu on item SM22. If the measurement analysis is switched on, then the resistance value will be compared with the selected limits. If the reading is within the selected limit the display shows “Reading: Pass”...
Operating manual VG-BAT 10. Result Window The result window can be activated by pressing the key [Esc] in the main menu. It will also be automatically activated if a measurement has been completed. The Micro-Ohmmeter stores the last 100 data sets. Unlimited data sets can be achieved by using an external USB stick. The window shows the time and date of the running test, storage location, ohmic value and test current.
Operating manual VG-BAT 13. Error Messages The Micro-Ohmmeter can detect and display different errors. Fault Cause Remedy Sense line broken Sense line defective or broken Verify the sense line connections Overflow Ohmic value too high for the Bad connection and/or too selected current large resistance Measuring current value not...
Operating manual VG-BAT 15. Application Example - one side grounded Comply to the safety regulations and operation instructions when using the Micro- Ohmmeter. See page 4 and 5. Never use the instrument without the protective earth connections! Important: The sensing cables must be connected after the high current cables, as close to the test object as possible.
Operating manual VG-BAT 16. Application Example - both sides grounded Comply to the safety regulations and operation instructions when using the Micro- Ohmmeter. See page 4 and 5. Never use the instrument without the protective earth connections! Important: The sensing cables must be connected after the high current cables, as close to the test object as possible.
Operating manual VG-BAT 17. Verify the measuring current Comply to the safety regulations and operation instructions when using the Micro- Ohmmeter. See page 4 and 5. 1. Connect mV-Meter to the shunt output 2. Calculate the measuring current: Shunt voltage = 100uV/A Measuring mV Measuring Current = ------------------------------- Shunt voltage 100uV/A...
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