Download Print this page

Advertisement

Quick Links

VR-4106
Section One
Introduction
Warning
Read this Manual carefully before use the Instrument.
Generalization
The instrument is a multifunctional earth resistance/earth resistivity tester equipped with a microcomputer.
The instrument employs digital signal settlement technology, which can draw earth measurement signals, possess
features of high frequency, high accuracy and high resistance, and measure earth resistance/ earth resistivity accurately.
The instrument can execute standard 3POLE and 4POLE earth resistance measurements and has 2POLE earth
resistance measurement and earth resistivity calculation functions as well.
The Instrument conforms to the following Safety Requirements:
IEC61010-1(CAT Ⅲ 600V,POLUTION degreeⅡ)
IEC61557-1、 5 (Electronic safety requirements for low voltage distribution system below AC 1000v and DC 1500v )
Basic Measurement Function
2/3/4- pole earth resistance measurement
Earth resistivity (ρ)calculation
Earth Resistance Measurement employs AC simulation test, 4-kind of testing frequencies ( 94Hz、 105Hz、 111Hz、
128Hz),which are selectable by hand to reduce impacts from low interference sources.
Auxiliary Earth Resistance Measurement Function
Testing and displaying auxiliary earth resistance.
Warning Display Function for auxiliary earth resistance upper-limits
Displaying warnings for inaccurate measurements due to high auxiliary earth resistances
Auto-range Function in Resistance Measurement and OL displays for over range.
Indication Functions for high interference voltage.
Measurement Function for series interference voltage.
이 자료는 저작권법에 따라 보호받는 저작물이므로 무단배포 및 무단복제를 금하며, 내용의 전부 또는 일부를 이용하려면, 반드시 한국 VictorRuoshui 社 의 서면동의를 받아야 합니다.
www.victorruoshui.co.kr

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VR-4106 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for RuoShui VR-4106

  • Page 1 VR-4106 Section One Introduction Warning Read this Manual carefully before use the Instrument. Generalization The instrument is a multifunctional earth resistance/earth resistivity tester equipped with a microcomputer. The instrument employs digital signal settlement technology, which can draw earth measurement signals, possess features of high frequency, high accuracy and high resistance, and measure earth resistance/ earth resistivity accurately.
  • Page 2 www.victorruoshui.co.kr  Backlight Function to view the test results in dimly areas.  Setting Function to release the residual resistance (Rk) on the test leads.  Setting Function for auxiliary earth spike interval under earth resistivity measurement, setting range: 1m~30m. ...
  • Page 3 www.victorruoshui.co.kr before using the instrument. The mark indicated on the instrument, means that the user must refer to the related parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument. Danger is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury. Warning is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 4 www.victorruoshui.co.kr  Do not replace batteries if the Instrument is wet.  Ensure that the test leads are firmly inserted into the terminal.  Ensure that the Instrument is powered-off if opening the battery cover. Caution  Set and ensure the Range switch to the appropriate position before making measurement. ...
  • Page 5 www.victorruoshui.co.kr IE C61010-2-032 (special requirements for hand- held current Probes) IEC61557-1 , 5(electronic safety requirement for low voltage distribution system below AC 1000v and DC 1500v conforms to IEC61326-1,Group 1、Class B conforms to EC61326-1, Electromagnetic Compatibility Group 1、Class B conforms to IEC61326-1,Group 1、Class B Surge Protection 6kV (according to IEC61010.1-2001) Identification Mark...
  • Page 6 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Low Battery displays battery mark Automatic Power-off The default value is 5 minutes if no operation which is adjustable. Closed – case Calibration no internal adjustments needed Battery Access Door Battery or fuse replaceable without voiding calibration 175(L)×110(W)×70(D)mm Measurement Weight about 500g Calibration Period...
  • Page 7 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Measurement for residual resistance of Test Leads (Rk) This function can be activated in 20Ω position. Range: 0.00Ω~5.00Ω. RK value saved in 20Ω position is still valid for measuring range over 200. Earth resistance Re (Rg at ρ measurement) Range Measuring Range Resolution...
  • Page 8 www.victorruoshui.co.kr  Use probes conforming to IEC61557-5 when measuring current and voltage.  Open-circuit voltage Um: Max. About 50Vpp, rectangle wave.  Short-circuit current lm: Max.20mA, but Im☓(RH +RE)< Um  Measuring frequency : 94Hz、105Hz、111Hz、128Hz, manual selection.  Measuring time: Typical 12 seconds. ...
  • Page 9 www.victorruoshui.co.kr 2.00KΩ·m~19.99KΩ·m 20KΩ·m 0.01KΩ·m 20.0KΩ·m~199.9KΩ·m 200KΩ·m 0.1KΩ·m 200KΩ·m~3768KΩ·m 2000KΩ·m 1KΩ·m  All technical data are valid listed in earth resistance.  Interval between earth spikes : a=1.0m~30.0m. The maximum operation error within the measurement range should not exceed ±30% of the measured basic value, which is shown in the following table.
  • Page 10 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Resistance of auxiliary earth 4kΩ+100 RE but≤50kΩ 4.3 in Section 5 electrode and probe Operation error 4.3 in Section 5 B=±(∣A∣+1.15 E +E A= basic error En=changing volume ☓100% B[%]=± 基值 R=routine testing basic value T=type testing 이 자료는 저작권법에 따라 보호받는 저작물이므로 무단배포 및 무단복제를 금하며, 내용의 전부 또는 일부를 이용하려면, 반드시 한국 VictorRuoshui 社 의 서면동의를 받아야 합니다.
  • Page 11 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Section Three Instrument layout Instrument body Input terminals Press Testing Displaying Unit Figure 1 이 자료는 저작권법에 따라 보호받는 저작물이므로 무단배포 및 무단복제를 금하며, 내용의 전부 또는 일부를 이용하려면, 반드시 한국 VictorRuoshui 社 의 서면동의를 받아야 합니다.
  • Page 12 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Terminal Figure 2 Terminals Function Illustration H(C) H terminals (C terminals ) - Blue S(P) S terminal ( P terminal )- red ES terminal - green E terminal - black 이 자료는 저작권법에 따라 보호받는 저작물이므로 무단배포 및 무단복제를 금하며, 내용의 전부 또는 일부를 이용하려면, 반드시 한국 VictorRuoshui 社 의 서면동의를 받아야 합니다.
  • Page 13 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Press key Figure 3 Press Key Illustration Power-on or turning on the backlight. Press for less than 2 seconds to turn on or off the backlights; press for more than 2 seconds to power off. Press to select testing functions: 4 Pole, 3 Pole, 2 Pole, earth resistivity (ρ); Default Mode: 4 -Pole method.
  • Page 14 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Under earth resistivityρ: ρ→RG(RE)→RH→RS→UST→RK→IH (earth spike interval) →ρ; Default setting displays ρ; Under Setting function: alter the setting value. Under earth resistance measurement: press to enter into /exit from RK function; Under MEN : press to next data; Under Setting function: right shifts of setting position. Under earth resistance measurement / earth resistivity measurement function: press to save data;...
  • Page 15 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Display Unit The Notes and Warnings for the Instrument operation are displayed in all kinds of marks and information. Here is the detailed illustration for Marks and Information. Figure 4 이 자료는 저작권법에 따라 보호받는 저작물이므로 무단배포 및 무단복제를 금하며, 내용의 전부 또는 일부를 이용하려면, 반드시 한국 VictorRuoshui 社 의 서면동의를 받아야 합니다.
  • Page 16 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Mark, Information Illustration Main display function: RE、RH、RS、RG、RK、UST Main screen Earth resistance testing methods: 2POLE、3POLE、4POLE 234POLE Low battery mark Unit in the Main Display Screen AC voltage : V Resistance unit: Ω(ohm) 、KΩ(thousand ohms ) Resistance rate unit: Ω·m(ohm·meter) 、KΩ·m(thousand ohms· meter) Auxiliary display unit : hertz Recall/delete saving data Auxiliary screen...
  • Page 17 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Select Yellow Key function SAVE Data saving RH is higher than limits RS is higher than limits Both RH and RS are higher than limits High voltage mark , display when UST≥20V Section Four Preparation for testing Power-on To turn on the Instrument, press key to connect with the power.
  • Page 18 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Power-on: to guarantee correct power-on operation, cut off the power for 5 seconds before restarting. Auto- power- off The factory default sets that the Instrument will automatically power off if no operation is conducted within 5 minutes. Automatically power off function can be set by Users. (See “Instrument Settings”) Turn on the backlight After powering on, press key for once to turn on the backlight, repress...
  • Page 19 www.victorruoshui.co.kr See relevant part for different measurement methods for test leads connections. Rk residuals can not be obtained when mark displays. Step three: press Key to enter into Rk residual resistance mode, the Main Screen displays Rk mark in the upper-left part, and in the lower-right part.
  • Page 20 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Figure 6 Figure 7 To clean the saved Rk value, press Key for more than 2 seconds in Rk compensation interface, and the Main Screen displays “ ”mark, repress to clean the Rk compensation value. Figure 8 Rk value is “0.00Ω” after cleaning. Step six: press key to exit from Rk compensation interface.
  • Page 21 www.victorruoshui.co.kr exceeding the preset limit value which indicates over-high interference voltage, the measurement will be automatically prohibited When Ust≥20V, the testing result interface displays “ ” warning, and prohibits measurement. When Ust>50V, the testing result interface displays “OL” as well. Auxiliary earth resistance testing Function Auxiliary earth resistance (Rh、Rs)value measurement and display function.
  • Page 22 www.victorruoshui.co.kr This is a standard method to measure earth resistances. The measured earth resistances exclude auxiliary earth resistances but the resistances on the E terminal are contained. Terminals: E、S、H terminals. Test leads are connected to the E, S and H terminals respectively. Auxiliary Earth Spike: 2 pcs, connect to the S , H terminals respectively.
  • Page 23 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Figure 9 Key to save measurement results (see section six “saving and reading of the measurement (6)Press results”) Note  The readings may not correct when the auxiliary earth resistance is too high. Stick the Auxiliary Earth Spikes S and H in the moist part of the soil. Ensure that all parts are well connected. ...
  • Page 24 www.victorruoshui.co.kr of correct measurement due to high value of earth resistance compared with auxiliary earth resistance. Danger The measurement cannot be made when a warning message appears on the Main Screen. Voltages more than 20V exist between the instrument terminals. Precise measurement (4 POLE) The“...
  • Page 25 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Figure 10 (5)Earth resistance measurement Press TEST Key after connecting the Test Leads. The Main Screen displays “- - - -” message. The measured earth resistances RE value and related information are displayed on the Main Screen when the measurement is finished.
  • Page 26 www.victorruoshui.co.kr  In case of concrete, lay the Auxiliary Earth Spike down and water it, or put a wet cloth etc. on the spike when making measurements.  The measurement result may be incorrect if interference voltage is higher than 5v, and the noise mark “...
  • Page 27 www.victorruoshui.co.kr (5)Measurement for earth resistance Press TEST key after connecting the Test Leads. The Main Screen displays “- - - -” message. The measured earth resistances RE value and related information are displayed on the Main Screen when the measurement is finished. key to read RH, RS, UST and RK values.
  • Page 28 www.victorruoshui.co.kr “ ”displays. Danger The measurement cannot be made when a warning message appears on the Main Screen. Voltages more than 20V exist between the instrument terminals. ( ρ ) Earth resistivity measurement Earth resistivity indicates the geology and physical quantity of the calculated and designed earthed system. The following measurement procedure employed is developed by F.Wenner used to measuring earth resistivity.
  • Page 29 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Figure (4)Setting for the Auxiliary Earth Spike See “Instrument Settings” for detailed settings. (5)Press TEST key to restart measurement. The Main Screen displays “- - - -” message. The measured earth resistivity value and related information are displayed on the Main Screen when the measurement is finished.
  • Page 30 www.victorruoshui.co.kr than 20V exist between the instrument terminals. Section Six Store/recall the measurement results The instrument can store xx measurement results. How to save the data When an earth resistance measurement is finished, press the“ ” key. Then the Main Screen displays”SAVE” in the lower left part, the memory number in the auxiliary part add one automatically, and the measurement result is saved successfully.
  • Page 31: Section Seven Instrument Setting

    www.victorruoshui.co.kr (1)Remove the Test Leads. (2)Press key to enter into MEM function. When the Main Screen displays in the lower right part, the Instrument will read the last record in default setting. (3)Press key to recall next data; press key to recall the remain contents of present data. Note: when no data saved, the Main Screen displays ――――, the memory number in the auxiliary part is 0.
  • Page 32 www.victorruoshui.co.kr To enter into instrument setting function, please power on the Instrument first and then press key. Under setting mode, the Auxiliary Screen displays set items; the Main Screen shows factory default value. Press key to alter setting; press key to save set value (mark SAVE displays in the lower left part, indicating the set item has been saved) When selecting the last item, repress key to exit setting mode.
  • Page 33 www.victorruoshui.co.kr Section Eight Instrument maintenance This section provides some basic maintenance procedures. Repair, calibration, and servicing not covered in this manual must be performed by qualified personnel. For maintenance procedures not described in this manual, contact a Victor’s Service Center. General maintenance Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent;...
  • Page 34 www.victorruoshui.co.kr This instrument makes earth resistance measurements with fall-of-potential method. AC generator G generates current I through earth electrode E (earth resistance RE) and auxiliary earth electrode (auxiliary earth electrode RH). Voltage UE goes through earth resistance RE, the voltage inspects and measures by Spike S. In the 3-wired circuit, the Instrument Plug E and Es are interlinked together.
  • Page 35 www.victorruoshui.co.kr etc., he or she is requested to contact the manufacturer.  The present manufacturer is not liable for any accident and hazard arising from the customer misuse or inadvertent operation.  The functions described in this operation instruction should not be used as grounds to apply this product to a particular purpose.