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- Page 1 Operating Instructions METRACLIP EARTH PE Earthing Clamp Meter 3-447-105-03 1/7.21...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Table of Contents 1 Safety Instructions........................1 2 Applications ..........................2 2.1 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose........................ 2 2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose ........................2 2.3 Liability and Guarantee............................2 2.4 Opening the Instrument / Repairs.......................... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE Safety Instructions • Observe this documentation, in particular all included safety information, in order to protect yourself and others from injury, and to prevent damage to the instrument. • Carefully and completely read and adhere to these operating instructions. -
Page 4: Applications
2083 Hz, as well as leakage current. And thus it can be used to check all types of earth loops. Furthermore, the METRACLIP EARTH PE can be used as a normal current clamp transformer in order to measure current (0.5 mA to 20 A), e.g. for leakage current measurements. -
Page 5: Getting Started
5. Perform measurements, save and view measured values “Operation” 14. The Instrument Scope of Delivery Please check for completeness. METRACLIP EARTH PE (M312P) (earth clamp meter with carrying strap) 1.5 volt batteries Carrying case (lockable, with 2 keys) Test certificate for the instrument (in English only) - Page 6 METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Function Keys Function Switch display illumination on and off Store measured value HOLD Freezes the measured value and releases it again Navigate within the device configuration and during memory readout, change selected value Rotary switch in ...
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Page 7: Relevant Standards
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE Relevant Standards The tester has been manufactured and tested in accordance with the following safety regulations: EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – General requirements EN 61010-2-032 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –... -
Page 8: Characteristic Values
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Characteristic Values 5.5.1 Measurements in General Distortion factor < 0.5% Frequency 50 Hz, sinusoidal signal 5.5.2 Impedance and Leakage Current Measurement Current during impedance 0 mA measurement: Series inductance with resistor: Reference Range 0.010 …... - Page 9 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE 5.5.3 Current Measurement Signal Frequency 47 … 800 Hz Reference Range Measuring 0.5 to 9.995 mA 10.00 to 99.90 mA 100.0 to 299.0 mA 0.300 to 2.990 A 3.00 to 20.00 A Ranges Resolution (R) 50 μA...
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Page 10: Initial Startup
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Initial Startup Establishing Power Supply (batteries / rechargeable batteries) The instrument is powered by four 1.5 V type LR06 or AA alkaline batteries. Four NiMH rechargeable batteries can be used as an alternative. Attention! Leaky batteries may damage the instrument. -
Page 11: Switching The Instrument On And Off
Turn the rotary switch to the OFF position in order to switch the instrument off. Setting Date and Time When using the METRACLIP EARTH PE for the first time, you’ll be prompted to set the date and time after switching the instrument on (9). -
Page 12: Instrument Settings
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Instrument Settings Alarms You can set an alarm for the impedance and/or the current measurement. As soon as the specified threshold is exceeded, the alarm indicator blinks at the dis- play and shows the corresponding value ( for impedance and A for current). -
Page 13: Acoustic Signals
Clearing Memory The METRACLIP EARTH PE can store 300 measured values with timestamp. These are stored internally as measurement numbers 0 to 299. If 300 values have been stored, i.e. when measurement number 299 is reached, FULL and the memory number are displayed alternately. -
Page 14: Automatic Standby Mode
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 1. Turn the rotary switch to SET-UP. 2. Use the keys to scroll to the CLR entry. 3. Confirm with the key. The CLR menu is displayed. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the and keys. -
Page 15: Querying Instrument Information
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE Setting Time 1. Turn the rotary switch to SET-UP. 2. Use the keys to scroll to the HOUR entry. 3. Confirm with the key. The HOUR menu is displayed. 4. Select the display format for time, i.e. 24 or 12-hour clock (a.m. -
Page 16: Operation
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Operation This section first describes the basics of working with measured values, followed by details covering all aspects of the vari- ous measurements: • General Information on Measurements 14 • Freezing the Measured Value (HOLD) 14 •... -
Page 17: Saving Measured Values
• Any errors (NOISE, OR, LOOP 19) The METRACLIP EARTH PE can store 300 measured values. These are stored internally as measurement numbers 0 to 299. If 300 values have been stored, i.e. when measurement number 299 is reached, FULL and the memory number are displayed alternately. -
Page 18: Current Measurement (A)
METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 3. Turn the rotary switch to +A. 4. Measurement is started automatically. 5. Wait until the measured value has settled in. 6. Store (15) or freeze (14) the measured value. 7. Remove the instrument from the device under test. - Page 19 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE 8.7.2 Readjusting Impedance and Leakage Current Measurements 1. Turn the rotary switch to SET-UP. 2. Use the keys to scroll to the CAL entry. 3. Simultaneously press and hold the keys.
- Page 20 METRACLIP EARTH PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 8.7.4 Resetting Adjustments The instrument’s adjustment settings can be reset to their default values. The selected device configuration and stored measurements are retained. 1. Turn the rotary switch to SET-UP. 2. Use the keys to scroll to the CAL entry.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE Troubleshooting Error Cause & Remedy Err. CAL appears at the Automatic calibration during instrument startup has failed. display. Switch the instrument back off and make sure that: • No conductor is enclosed / the measuring head is empty •... -
Page 22: 10Maintenance
Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries. 11.2.1 Competent Partner Gossen Metrawatt GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. Our DAkkS calibration laboratory is accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (national accreditation body for the Federal Republic of Germany) under registration number D-K-15080-01-01 in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. -
Page 23: 12Ce Declaration
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE An on-site DAkkS calibration station is an integral part of our service department. If errors are discovered during calibration, our specialized personnel is capable of completing repairs using original replacement parts. As a full service calibration laboratory, we can calibrate instruments from other manufacturers as well. - Page 24 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRACLIP EARTH PE © Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Prepared in Germany • Subject to change, errors excepted • PDF version available on the Internet All trademarks, registered trademarks, logos, product names and company names are the property of their respective owners.
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