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BASE TECH 1 DAkkS calibration certificate (not METRISO INTRO) Article number M550N M550O M550P 1 Set batteries (8 ea. in battery holder) (not METRISO INTRO) Measurements 1 Carrying strap ✓ ✓ U = 1000 V — 1 Alligator clip (not METRISO INTRO) ✓...
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Shielded Cable, Compartment Option KS-C (Z541F) Contact Spring * not METRISO INTRO Z550A accessory as option: Test probe with a key for triggering measurement, and User Interface an additional key for illuminating the measuring point, including shielded plug-in connector cable...
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LCD panel – V: voltage type selection – Test/Measuring voltage with device switched on state – Discharge voltage for Riso/Rins – Rlo: polarity reversal * not METRISO INTRO Rlo>10% STORE Start measurement Function Parameters transfer selector switch Continuous...
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Digital Display Symbols Battery level indicator 2 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display 3 MAN: Low-resistance measurement: manual measuring range selection active 4 Rlo: Low-resistance measurement: Rlo>10% special case for automatic low-resistance measure ment with measurement in both directions of current flow: both measured values are displayed where ΔRlo >...
Contents Page Contents Page Applications ................7 Test Resistor for Insulation Measurement for Checking the Insulation Measuring Instrument ..........23 Safety Features and Precautions ..........8 Characteristic Values .............. 24 Initial Start-Up ................9 3.1 Battery test ..................9 List of Abbreviations and their Meanings ........28 3.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries .............9 Maintenance ................
• Initial start-up Messtechnik GmbH. • Periodic testing METRISO INTRO/BASE/TECH insulation and resistance measur- ing instruments allow for quick and efficient testing of protective • Troubleshooting in electrical systems measures in accordance with DIN VDE 0100, ÖVE-EN 1 (Austria), NIV/NIN SEV 1000 (Switzerland), and regulations specific to addi- The following measurements and tests can be performed with the tional countries.
CAT II/ II I Device assigned to measuring categories Tests may only be executed by a qualified electrician. METRISO INTRO/TECH: CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V The measuring and test instrument may not be placed into service: METRISO BASE: •...
Initial Start-Up Attention! Battery test Make sure that all of the batteries are inserted with correct Four different battery symbols, ranging from fully depleted to fully polarity. If just one battery is inserted with reversed polar- charged, continuously indicate the momentary charge level in the ity, it will not be recognized by the instrument and may upper left-hand corner of the display result in leakage from the batteries.
Query and Set Device Parameters 3.3.1 Paths to the Various Parameters – SETUP Function 1nFo ← Main Menus → info START START ENTER ENTER stby OFF stby OFF SETUP Query Parameter ↓ Set Parameter ↓ Ð Turn the rotary switch to the SETUP position. bAtt: rlead info appears at the display.
List of all parameters (alphabetical order) 3.3.3 Entering Parameters – SEt Menu Parame- Page: Header rLEAd – Offset Resistance for Low-Resistance Measurement d iSP Measurement cable ohmic resistance can be subtracted from the 13: 0.diSP – Show/Hide Leading Zeros measurement results automatically. Offset must be determined d iSP 12: A.diSP –...
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APoFF – Specified Time for Automatic Shutdown and Continuous ON bEEP – Acoustic Indication of Exceeded Limit Values Shutdown time APoFF can be specified with this parameter. The This parameter allows you to decide whether or not exceeded instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value limit values will be indicated acoustically.
3.3.4 Default Settings 0.diSP – Show/Hide Leading Zeros Previously entered changes can be undone, and default settings This parameter determines whether or not leading zeros will can be restored. This may be advisable under the following cir- appear in the measured value display. cumstances: •...
General Operation The instrument can be switched off manually by turning the rotary switch to the OFF position. The test leads are connected to the “+” and “COM” jacks. Optical Indicators Measuring High-Value Resistance with the KS-C Probe (Option) Status Function –...
If the lower range limit is fallen short of, ur appears at the display, Limit Values for Insulation and Low-Resistance Measurements thus indicating underranging. METRISO INTRO BASE TECH Limit (M550N) (M550O) (M550P)
Measuring Insulation Resistance – Riso/Rins Function Connection Note Checking the Measurement Cables Before performing insulation measurement, the test probes on the measurement cables should be short-cir- cuited in order to assure that the instrument displays a COM SHIELD value very close to 0 Ω (see section 8). This makes it pos- sible to detect interrupted measurement cables, which simulate high insulation resistance.
Ending the Measurement Individual measurement: Measurement is ended automatically as soon as the measured value has settled in. ISO/INS Continuous measurement is ended by briefly pressing the ESC key. In either case, the measured value is retained at the 7-segment display.
Measuring Direct, Alternating and Pulsating Voltage – V Function You can measure direct voltage, as well as sinusoidal alternating voltage with frequencies ranging from 45 to 65 Hz with this test Max. instrument. 1.2 kV Ð Select the V measuring function with the rotary switch. COM SHIELD Ð...
Measuring Resistance – kΩ/Ω Function (METRISO BASE/TECH) Ð Connect the device under test to the + and COM jacks. Resistance can only be measured at voltage-free objects. If mains voltage or external voltage is applied to the measurement inputs, kΩ measurement cannot be started.
Measuring Low-Value Resistance (up to 10 Ohm) R < 10 Ω – R Function According to the regulations, the measurement of low-value resis- tance at protective conductors, earth conductors or equipotential bonding must be performed with (automatic) polarity reversal of the test voltage, or with current flow in one or the other direction.
Measurement Types lead to varying and/or inflated measurement values, and thus to an ambiguous reading. You can choose one of two different types of measurement: • Measuring sequence with automatic polarity reversal (reversal < Limit R of current flow direction) Limit •...
Measurement with Manual Polarity Reversal – MAN Function MAN: Rlo Ω→ In order to determine whether or not the obtained results are inde- MAN: Rlo ←Ω pendent of current flow direction, measurement can be per- formed separately for both directions. Ð...
Taking Measurement Cables and Extension Cables into Test Resistor for Insulation Measurement for Account (up to 10 Ohm) – ZERO Function (Roffset) Checking the Insulation Measuring Instrument Measurement cable ohmic resistance can be subtracted from the measurement results automatically. Proceed as follows: According to section 5.3.1.2 of VDE 0105-100 (EN 50110-1), the Ð...
100 M 10.0 MΩ ... 99.9 MΩ 100 k RINS 250 V / 100 MΩ ... 999 MΩ ≤ 5 mA 500 V / METRISO INTRO 10 G 1.00 GΩ ... 9.99 GΩ 10 M 1000 V: METRISO TECH: 1.1 U TRMS ±(8% rdg.
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Pollution degree * Specified time “APoFF” (entered in minutes) Measuring category METRISO INTRO/TECH: adjustable via SETUP menu (default setting CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V approx. 10 min).
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Displays Interference emission EN 61326-1:2006 class B Digital display With additional bar graph or pointer depending on selection with a.disp Interference immunity EN 61326-1:2006 parameter, backlit (transflective); leading zeros can be suppressed at the Ambient Conditions digital display depending on 0.disp Accuracy parameter;...
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Display Values in Consideration of Measuring Uncertainty Voltage at Device Under Test During Insulation Resistance Measurement Table for determining minimum display values for insulation resis- tance in consideration of the instrument’s measuring uncertainty. Measuring voltage U at the device under test depending upon its resistance R at nominal voltage U = 100, 250, 500 and 1000 V:...
List of Abbreviations and their Meanings Voltage Test voltage or nominal voltage = 500V U AC/DC Measured voltage (sinusoidal alternating voltage) Resistance LIMIT Limit value for insulation resistance or low-value resis- /kΩ tance Offset Correction value for measurement cable resistance Insulation resistance Low-value resistance (cable resistance) 1000...
Checking the Fuse Note If a resistance measuring range is selected with the rotary switch Prior to lengthy periods of rest (e. g. holiday), we recom- with a blown or defective fuse in the instrument, and if the instru- mend removing the (rechargeable) batteries. This helps to ment is turned on with the switch in this position, fuse appears at prevent excessive depletion or leakage of batteries, the LCD.
12.2.2 Electronic Fuse Recalibration This fuse protects low-resistance (Rlo) and resistance measure- The measuring tasks performed with your instrument, and the ments (kΩ) from overloading (electronic hardware circuit). stressing it’s subjected to, influence aging of its components any may result in deviation from the specified levels of accuracy. „EL.Fu“...
Appendix Between each active conductor (phase and neutral 14.1 Sample Connection Layouts for Insulation Resistance conductors) and ground Measurement Insulation Resistance Measurement per DIN VDE 0100, Part 600 Between each active conductor and ground Between each active conductor and the PEN conductor Between each active conductor and the PEN conductor GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH GlobalTestSupply...
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Insulation Resistance Measurement in Different Types of Systems TN–S • With or without consumer • With or without consumer • N – PE, separately 3-phase current (switched at all poles) TN–C • With or without consumer • N – PE, together GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH GlobalTestSupply www.
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Caution: – Open the overcurrent protective device – Disconnect the N conductor – Jumper the L and N conductors – Insulation measurement between L conductors and N to PE – Device switch can be open – if single-pole In the distributor: individual and combined measurements GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH GlobalTestSupply www.
14.2 Attaching the strap to the test instrument Feed the strap through from the front Slide the strap through the test probe holder. of the test instrument and secure it with the slotted screw (M3). Front View Side View Strap Clasp Front Back...
14.4 Technical Data for Measurement Cables (scope of delivery: KS17-4 safety cable set) Feed the strap through from the front of the test instrument and secure it Electrical Safety with the slotted screw (M3). Maximum rated voltage 600 V 1000 V 1000 V Measuring category CAT IV...
14.5 Optional Accessories (not included) Test Probe for Remote Triggering (material no. Z550A) ISO Calibrator 1 (material no. M662A) Optional plug-on measurement cable with a triggering Calibration adapter for testing the accuracy of instru- key on the test probe and an additional key for illumi- ments used for measuring insulation resistance and nating the measuring point, including shielded, plug-in low-resistance for test voltages up to 1000 V (per VDE...
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