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- Page 1 USER MANUAL RESISTANCE METER PRS-801B PRS-812B...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation of the Drivers Connect 2.0 User Interface Installation of the Connect 2.0 utility software Starting the Utility Setting the Date and Time of your PRS-801B Download data from your PRS-801B Copy data to Microsoft® Excel® Automatically download data to Connect 2.0... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Please read the Safety Instructions before using your Meter. Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Prostat product. In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the equipment under test. - Page 5 To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualified technician should open this apparatus. Do not drop or strike the product. If the product is damaged, contact a Prostat Authorized Service Center. This equipment is intended for use in electrostatic processes that are free from water, oil, solvent and other conductive contaminants.
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Page 6: Introduction
01 INTRODUCTION The PRS-801B Resistance System Set is a wide range meter capable of measuring resistance from 0.01 ohm to 2.00E+14 ohms (200 Teraohm). The PRS-801B uses a constant test voltage system that is extremely stable and consistent with lab level, bench top instruments. - Page 7 Resistance Meter Contents Table 1 is a list of the items included with your Resistance Meter. Part No. Description PRS-801B PRS-812B Prostat Resistance Meter 801B-012 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack 800LB 10 foot Silicone Test Lead - Black ...
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Page 8: Getting Started
CAUTION! The resistance meter contains electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) components and includes precision alignment of circuit elements. Only Prostat trained and qualified instrument repair personnel should perform service. WARNING! To prevent electrical shock, do not touch energized circuits, leads or fixtures while grounded. - Page 9 Figure 1. Connect the provided charger to an outlet to charge your Resistance Meter Figure 2. Connect the provided Micro USB Cable to a computer to charge your Resistance Meter It is recommended to turn off the meter before plugging in the USB cable or wall charger. Once charging has begun, you may leave the meter in its off position, or leave it on.
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Page 10: Pushbuttons
Resistance Meter Pushbuttons The resistance meter uses twelve (12) button switches to perform many functions: Button Color Name Function Press and hold for 2 seconds (long press) to turn White POWER the meter ON or OFF. MEASUREMENT Selects the measuring mode between Auto, White MODE MODE... -
Page 11: Display Features
Display Features The meter uses a large 6-digit HTN LCD display. The four-color segmented display consist of a battery status icon, electrification counter that is also used as the memory location, and a large measurement area in scientific or ohmic. Figure 3. - Page 12 Number Feature Indication Indicates battery life status. MEASUREMENT Toggles between Continuous, Auto, Manual and Auto- MODE Manual modes. Toggles between Record when measuring, and Recall when accessing the memory. Displayed when in Recall. FULL is displayed when the MEMORY INDICATOR memory is full.
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Page 13: Measurement Connections
Figure 5. Input Connections for PRS-812B Red Input The red input is the Positive Test Voltage input. Connect the Prostat red lead to it. Black Input The black input is the Negative Current Sensing input. Connect the Prostat black lead to it. -
Page 14: Operation
The resistance meter turns on within 7 seconds in its last setup configuration. Measurement Modes The PRS-801B uses 4 basic measurements modes, where the PRS-812B uses 3, as described in Table 5. The Mode currently selected is displayed next to the battery status icon. - Page 15 0.01 to <1.00E+04Ω Continuous Automatic Automatic @ 10V: 1.00E+04 to <1.00E+06Ω (PRS-801B only) @100V: 1.00E+06 to 2.00E+14Ω Table 5. Measurement Modes Automatic Mode When the resistance meter is turned ON, the default measurement mode is AUTO. This mode automatically controls the resistance range, test voltage and electrification period.
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Page 16: Making A Measurement
Continuous Mode (PRS-801B only) Press to switch mode to CONTINUOUS. This is the same as for Auto. However, the Electrification Period is controlled by the user. The Electrification Period continues until SAVE, RESET or CLEAR is pressed. If the Electrification Period exceeds 999 seconds, the SECONDS digits will wrap and go back to 000. -
Page 17: Test Voltages
Tables 8 and 9 are lists of visible readings and what the symbols mean when accessing the memory: Symbol Description Symbol Description Indicates how many data sets in MEMORY MEMORY Indicates memory is full memory FULL The average of all measurement in The highest measurement stored in memory memory (MIN also available) -
Page 18: Resistance Measurements Under 0.10 Ohm
. The meter will begin measuring. Resistance Measurements 1.00E+12 (PRS-801B only) The PRS-801B is a wide range resistance meter capable of making measurement up to 2.00E+14. To get the most accurate measurement in those ranges, the Electrification Period is extended from 15 seconds to 60 seconds in those ranges. -
Page 19: Exponential And Ohmic Measurements
For measurements with the PRS-801B that are above 1.00E+12 ohms, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the meter ON. 2. Connect the 800TVL Test Lead to the red input jack of the meter. 3. Connect the 800PSL Test Lead to the black and green jacks of the meter. -
Page 20: Erase Measurement From Internal Memory
To NULL lead resistance means to compensate for, or to subtract lead resistance from the measurement so that only the item or circuit resistance being measured is displayed. This is especially important when making low resistance measurements less than 1.0 or 2.0 ohms. Prostat leads have a combined resistance of approximately <0.35 ohms. -
Page 21: Clear The Entire Memory
5. Press to exit the Function. Enable to Disable Audible Prompts (PRS-801B only) By default, the meter has the Sound enable. You may disable the sound using the Function key: 1. Press once. LEAdS will be displayed. -
Page 22: Communication With A Pc
In most cases, Windows will have the drivers for the chip already pre-installed. When you connect your PRS-801B to your PC via USB for the first time, the drivers should automatically install and appear under Ports (COM & LPT) in Device Manager. -
Page 23: Connect 2.0 User Interface
This time the Device Manager does not display the driver under Other devices. Instead an entry for USB Serial Port under Ports (COM & LPT) is shown, which indicates that the installation is successful. The PRS-801B is now ready to communicate with Connect 2.0. Connect 2.0 User Interface Figure 6. Connect 2.0 User Interface... -
Page 24: Installation Of The Connect 2.0 Utility Software
Installation of the Connect 2.0 utility software You can download Connect 2.0 from the Prostat website. The download will be a Zip file. Extract the file and place the Connect 2.0 onto your PC’s desktop (or any location you prefer). -
Page 25: Download Data From Your Prs-801B
1. Connect your PRS-801B to your PC using the USB cable (supplied), as shown in Figure 2. 2. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the meter ON. 3. From the Connect 2.0 Utility, click Setup and select Set PRS-801B Clock. -
Page 26: Copy Data To Microsoft® Excel
To delete some or all data from the PRS-801B, refer to the Clear Function. Copy data to Microsoft® Excel® Once you have downloaded the data form the PRS-801B to Connect 2.0, you may copy it to Excel: 1. Launch Excel® on the same PC where Connect 2.0 is running. -
Page 27: Backup Data Feature
Backup data feature Connect 2.0 allows you to create a backup file of the data you upload from your PRS-801B: 1. In Connect 2.0, under Backup File, you will see a default path on your PC. NOTE The default file name will use the current date and will be saved as a CSV file (comma-separated values). -
Page 28: Storage
Do not disassemble the battery. Repair the product before use if the battery leaks. Use only Prostat approved power adapters to charge the battery. Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs. Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted. -
Page 29: Travelling Information
Travelling Information Note: Laws and regulations for travelling with Li-Ion batteries or shipping Li-Ion batteries may differ from country to country. The resistance meter operates with a 3 cell Li-Ion battery pack with less than 100 watt hours (Wh). The 801B-012 has been tested and passed UN38.3 Transport Safety Certified. The battery pack is conveniently located under the battery cover and can easily be disconnected from the circuit if required. -
Page 30: Calibration Information
Rubber Side Grips - Grey Connect 2.0 Software for Windows® Table 14. Replacement Parts and Accessories The Prostat accessories listed below are compatible with the meter. For more information about these accessories and their prices, contact a Prostat Authorized Reseller. Part No. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
If the meter isn’t successfully storing a measurement into memory, it is probably due to one of the following reasons: The memory of the meter is full. The memory limit is 999 for the PRS-801B and 120 for the PRS-812B (see Table 9). - Page 32 I keep getting Ur when measuring under 0.10 ohm If the PRS-801B is displaying Ur when measuring under 0.10 ohm, the meter may be in Auto or Auto- Manual mode. The meter must be in MANUAL mode in order to measure under 0.10 ohm (see Table In E13 and E14 ranges, it’s taking the meter a long time to measure...
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