A 1322 / A 1422 Table of contents Table of contents Preface ......................... 5 Safety and operational considerations ............. 6 Warnings and notes ................... 6 Standards applied ..................... 7 Description ......................8 Operation ......................10 Connections ....................10 Power supply considerations ................11 Working with the adapter .................
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A 1322 / A 1422 Table of contents 8.1.4 Differential leakage current ..............36 8.1.5 Touch leakage current ................36 8.1.6 Polarity / active polarity ................37 8.1.7 3-phase portable RCD ................37 8.1.8 Functional test ..................38 8.1.9 Continuity of the protective circuit (acc. to IEC/ EN 60974-4) ....39 8.1.10 Insulation resistance (supply circuit to protective circuit) (acc.
The accessory is automatically detected by the PAT tester. The test sequence for 3 phase equipment is automatically set on base of entered test code and input mains voltage. A 1322 and A 1422 are three-phase accessories intended for using only with METREL appliance testers.
A 1322 / A 1422 Safety and operational considerations 2 Safety and operational considerations 2.1 Warnings and notes In order to reach high level of operator’s safety while carrying out various tests and measurements as well as to keep the test accessory and equipment undamaged, it is necessary to consider the following general warnings: Warning means »Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Safety and operational considerations 2.2 Standards applied The instrument is manufactured and tested according to the following regulations, listed below. Safety (LVD) Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, EN 61010 -1 control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –...
A 1322 / A 1422 Description 3 Description Figure 3.1: A 1322 front panel Figure 3.2: A 1422 front panel...
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A 1322 / A 1422 Description Legend: Plastic case. Circuit breaker. Contactor for enabling testing with mains supply (functional, power, leakage, PRCD). Status indicators, (OK, 1P, 3P, N) see chapter 4.4, Messages. PAT test socket. (For connection to appliance tester test socket.) Never connect it to mains supply socket! EB connection to the master instrument.
A 1322 / A 1422 Operation 4 Operation The A 1322 / A 1422 operates in conjunction with the master instrument (PAT or Machine tester). Following is the list of applicable testers; in this manual they are referred as a master instrument: MI 3310 SigmaPAT (SigmaGT) and ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Operation 4.2 Power supply considerations The 3-phase 32 A socket (8) of A 1322 / A 1422 is intended for connection to mains supply. A1322 / A1422 can be connected to single-phase and 3-phase mains supply. The figure below shows connections of supply cords for both possibilities.
A 1322 / A 1422 Operation 4.3 Working with the adapter Master instrument must be set in a special operating mode to support operation with A 1322 / A 1422. Following steps on the master PAT instrument are to be performed to enable/disable working with A 1322 / A 1422.
A 1322 / A 1422 Operation for proper connection of appliances / welding machines to a measuring system. Press Start on the master instrument to start See user manual of the master the test sequence. instrument. 4.4 Instrument data of the adapter Instrument data (serial number, hardware and firmware version, etc.) of A 1322 / A 1422 can be read when working with A 1322 / A 1422 is enabled on the master instrument.
A 1322 / A 1422 Operation 4.5 Messages When master instrument works with A1322/A1422 some new messages are used. Refer to user manual of master instrument for detailed information. Message Description SigmaGT is not connected No connection between PAT mains test socket and A to A1322 (A1422).
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A 1322 / A 1422 Operation Status indicators Description indicator The A 1322 / A 1422 is ready for use. Continuous: Hardware error. Blinking: Single-phase supply system status A single-phase supply voltage is applied. Continuous: Warning for improper power supply voltage condition: Blinking: Possible causes are: L and N wire crossed,...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5 Measurements 5.1 Earth bond resistance measurement Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraphs Earth bond resistance in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment Prepare test system. See chapter 4.3 Working ...
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A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements Compensation of test leads resistance procedure Item Comment Prepare test system. See chapter 4.3 Working with the adapter. Connect test lead to EB/S (or S/C1) probe See figure below. terminal on master instrument. Connect test lead from PAT EB/S probe (or ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.2 Insulation resistance and substitute leakage current measurements Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Insulation resistance in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Substitute leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.3 Insulation resistance (S-probe) and substitute leakage current (S- probe) measurements Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Insulation resistance (S-probe) in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Refer to chapter Measurements –...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.4 Differential leakage current measurement Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Differential leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Leakage current is measured via power supply cord of tested appliance. Procedure: Item Comment...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.5 Touch leakage current measurement Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Touch leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment Prepare test system. See chapter 4.3 Working ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.6 Polarity / Active Polarity test Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Polarity test in master instrument user manual for detailed information. The Polarity test verifies integrity of extension cords, cable reels with distribution sockets and similar.
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A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements Figure 5.7: Active polarity test Warning: Do not touch free male connectors during the (active) polarity test. Note: Consider any displayed warning before starting measurement! ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.7 3-phase RCD test Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph RCD/PRCD test in master instrument user manual for detailed information. This test verifies that the PRCD protection works properly. Procedure: Item Comment...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements 5.8 Functional test Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for appliances, paragraph Functional test in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Functional test is intended for testing operation of the appliance and measurement of power consumption.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 (A 1422 only) 6.1 Continuity of the protective circuit Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraphs Continuity of the protective circuit in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.2 Insulation resistance (supply circuit to protective circuit) Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Insulation resistance (supply circuit to protective circuit) in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.3 Insulation resistance (welding circuit to protective circuit) Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Insulation resistance (welding circuit to protective circuit) in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.4 Insulation resistance (supply circuit to welding circuit) Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Insulation resistance (supply circuit to welding circuit) in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.5 Insulation resistance (supply circuit of class II equipment to accessible surfaces) Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Insulation resistance (supply circuit of class II equipment to accessible surfaces) in master instrument user manual for detailed information.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.6 Welding circuit leakage current Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Welding circuit leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.7 Primary leakage current, functional test Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Primary leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment...
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.8 Touch leakage current Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph Touch leakage current in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment Prepare test system.
A 1322 / A 1422 Measurements according to IEC / EN 60974-4 6.9 No load voltage Refer to chapter Measurements – Single tests for welding machines, paragraph No load voltage in master instrument user manual for detailed information. Procedure: Item Comment Prepare test system.
A 1322 / A 1422 Maintenance 7 Maintenance Unauthorized person is not allowed to open the A 1322 / A 1422 3-phase adapter. There are no user replaceable components inside the adapter. 7.1 Cleaning No special maintenance is required for the housing. To clean the surface of the 3-phase adapter use a soft cloth slightly moistened with soapy water or alcohol.
A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications 8.1 Test functions 8.1.1 Earth bond resistance Refer to chapter Technical specifications, paragraph Earth bond resistance in master instrument user manual for detailed information. 8.1.2 Insulation resistance (including S-probe) ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications Test current shape ....sine-wave (AC), pulsed (A), smooth DC (B) Start angle ......0° (+), 180° (-), both (+, -) Test modes ......single, autotest Test terminals ....... Test socket (A 1322 / A 1422: 16A-5p, 32A-5p or 16A-3p), test plug (A 1322 / A 1422: 16A-5p, 32A-5p or 16A-3p) Misc ........
A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications 8.1.9 Continuity of the protective circuit (acc. to IEC/ EN 60974-4) Test current set to 10 A Range Resolution Accuracy 0.00 1.99 0.01 (5 % of reading + 3 digits) 2.00 ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications Nominal voltage: ....500 V DC (- 0 %, + 10 %) Measuring current: ... min. 1 mA at 500 k (500 V) Short circuit current: ..max. 2.0 mA Pass levels [M]: ..... 5.00, 10.00, none Test duration [s]: ....
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A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications No load voltage readout: (a.c. peak or d.c. peak) Range Resolution Accuracy 0.0 V 199.9 V (5 % of reading + 5 digits) 0.1 V No load voltage readout: (a.c. r.m.s.) Range Resolution Accuracy 0.0 V ...
A 1322 / A 1422 Technical specifications 8.2 General data Supply voltage single-phase ..... 230 V ± 10 % Supply voltage 3-phase ....230/400 V ± 10 % 120/208 V ± 10 % Maximum test current ....... 32 A, 40 A max (10 min) Overvoltage category ......
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