2 Safety Instructions Before operating RMO200, please carefully read the following safety instructions. It is not recommended that the RMO200 will be used (or even turned on) without the understanding of this manual. RMO200 should only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
• Do not use RMO200 without the extra protective ground (PE) cable set connected. Power Supply • Supply RMO200 only from a power outlet that is equipped with protective ground . • Instead of supplying RMO200 from phase – neutral (L1-N, A-N), it may also be supplied from phase –...
Functionality 4.1 Single Test The RMO200 generates a filtered (true) DC current and outputs it in an automatically regulated current ramp. The current increases with a constant slope from zero up to a set maximum value. When the current has reached its maximum, RMO200 measures the resistance of the test object.
Press to start a test. Test parameters must be selected beforehand. green LED • Lights continuously when RMO200 is turned on. • Flashes when a test can be started. • Flashes alternately with the red LED during a test. red LED •...
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5.2 Rear Panel Components Connector for Power switch mains power supply I In this position, RMO200 is connected to the mains power supply. 0 In this position, RMO200 is separated from the mains power supply with both poles. Equipotential connector.
6.2 Setting the Measurement Parameters Single Test Turn on RMO200 with the power switch on the back of the test set. The display shows the Sing menu. Test current Memory position Figure 6-2:...
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RMO200 Getting Started Continuous Test Turn on RMO200 with the power switch on the back of the test set. The display shows the Sing menu. Go to Cont menu using and then button. LEFT, Figure 6-3: The Cont menu In the Cont menu, define a test current, memory location and test current duration time.
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Sing menu. STOP The flashing green LED indicates that RMO200 is now ready to start the test. Press the button to run a test. Ω During the test, both green and red LEDs flash alternately. The display shows...
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6.5 Viewing the Test Results Once a Single test is finished, RMO200 automatically changes to the Result menu to display the test results. For Continuous Test only the last performed test is shown.
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30 6.7 Printing the Test Results RMO200 stores up to 100 test results. They can be printed using the Print menu at memory positions 0 ... 99. Connect the RS232 port of the RMO200 and the printer with a printer’s serial cable.
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Seting printer, as well as look of RMO Test Report where given at figures below. 6.8 Duty Cycles During tests, RMO200 generates a high DC current that heats up the test set. To prevent RMO200 from overheating, certain duty cycles apply depending on the used test current.
RMO200 RMOWin Software 7 RMO Win Software RMO Win is a Windows program for working with Micro OhmMeters RMO series. It enables the two-way communication RMO – PC over the serial port RS232. RMO Win supports the following functions: - Controlling and starting RMO when the tests are performed from the PC,...
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RMO200 RMOWin Software 7.3 Starting RMOWin Connect the RS 232 port of the RMO Micro OhmMeter and the PC, with a serial cable. Turn RMO on. Start RMOWin: - Click on ”Start”, - Click on ”Programs”, - Click on ''RMOWin-V2’’, - Click on ‘’RMOWin-V2’’,...
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RMO200 RMOWin Software File Open Opening the file. Save As Saving the table in the working directory. Print Printing the active table. Exit Exiting the program. Download Data From RMO With this command the results from the internal RMO memory can be transferred to the PC.
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RMO200 RMOWin Software Date The results that are filled in on the chosen date are going to be transferred to the PC. Date from – up to After choosing this option, a new window appears. It provides a choice of selecting a time-interval when the measurement was done.
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RMO200 RMOWin Software Transfer After pressing this key, the selected results are going to be transferred from the internal RMO memory to the PC. Unless the user chooses some other option, all the results from the RMO memory will be transferred (the option All is a default).
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RMO200 RMOWin Software Tools Clearing of table Erasing all the data from the main menu board. Choise of Comm Ports Choosing the otherPC serial port. This window provides a choice of the other active serial port to be used. After a choice has been made, the green led diode ”Communication”...
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RMO200 RMOWin Software It is highly recommended to write the information in the columns ”Object”, ”Code” and ”Comments” for better systemization of the saved results. The new test moves the previous test results down so the first line represents the last performed test.
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RMO200 RMOWin Software Interval This function is active only when RMO is in Cont menu. Its purpose is selection of time interval for reading results from RMO to PC. Each time at the expiration of this interval from RMO to PC will be written last measured result.
RMO200 Remote Control 8 Remote Control The RMO Remote Control Unit is an optional control unit that is used to start and stop the tests from a remote location, away from the actual RMO. Very often the same test current is fed through the test object for a series of tests.
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RMO200 Remote Control 8.2 Operational Components Sockets to connect the Remote Control Unit directly to a test object "Voltage Sense +" and "Voltage Sense -" The LEDs of the Remote Depending on the situation, Control Unit function button has Ω/STOP...
RMO200 Kelvin Probes 9 Kelvin Probes Kelvin Probes provide easy and simple testing. Current and voltage connections where joined inside single cable having thus no need to use heavy current cables. Measurement is performed by 10 A (15 m cable) or 20 A (9 m cable) current. In case higher current is given RMO will limit it to value of 15 A or 25 A maximally.
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RMO200 Kelvin Probes 9.2 Operational Components Sense pin Current pin Depending on the situation, The LEDs of the Kelvin button has Ω/STOP Probes function synchronized varying functions: with the ones of RMO. • When the green LED Green LED flashes, a new test can be •...
The display will not show this asan error message. 10.2 Error Message "Open Connection" Figure 10-2: If one of RMO200 current Disconnection of the current cables ("+" or " -") to the test cables and error...
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In this case, wait for the test set to cool down and repeat the test. 10.6 Error Message "Malfunction" If this message is shown on the display, or if RMO200 cannot be operated anymore at all, a serious internal error occurred.
RMO200 Technical Data Technical Data 11.1 Mains Power Supply - Connection according to IEC/EN60320-1; UL498, CSA 22.2 - Voltage single phase 110 – 240 VAC, +10% – -15% - Frequency 50/60 Hz - Fuse 15 A 11.2 Output data - Test current 5A –...
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RMO200 Technical Data 11.8 RS232 Interface RMO200 is equipped with an RS232 serial interface to connect to an external computer. not connected not connected not connected not connected Housing = shield not connected TXD (out) Transmit Data RXD (in) Receive Data...
RMO200 Accessories, Contact Information Accessories Standard Article No Current cables 2 x 5m, 25mm , 8,4 mΩ with battery clips Sense cables 2 x 5m, 2,5mm with alligator clips RMO-Win PC software including RS232 cable Mains power cable Ground cable...
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