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EurotestXC
MI 3152
EurotestXC 2,5 kV
MI 3152H
Quick Guide
Version 1.10.14, Code no. 20 752 414

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  • Page 1 EurotestXC MI 3152 EurotestXC 2,5 kV MI 3152H Quick Guide Version 1.10.14, Code no. 20 752 414...
  • Page 2 Europe and other countries. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without permission in writing from METREL. Note This document is not a supplement to the Instruction manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Table of contents Table of Contents General description ......................6 Warnings and notes ....................6 1.1.1 Safety warnings ....................... 6 1.1.2 Markings on the instrument ..................7 1.1.3 Warnings related to safety of batteries ..............7 1.1.4 Warnings related to safety of measurement functions ..........
  • Page 4 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Table of contents Ro – Specific earth resistance ................... 67 4.19 4.20 Power ........................69 4.21 Harmonics ......................... 71 4.22 Currents ........................73 4.23 Current Clamp Meter (MI 3144) ................. 75 ISFL – First fault leakage current (MI 3152 only) ............77 4.24...

  • Page 5: General Description

    1.1.1 Safety warnings In order to reach high level of operator safety while carrying out various measurements using the EurotestXC instrument, as well as to keep the test equipment undamaged, it is necessary to consider the following general warnings: ...

  • Page 6: Markings On The Instrument

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) General description  The instrument comes supplied with rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells. The cells should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery compartment label or as described in this manual. Do not use standard alkaline...

  • Page 7: Testing Potential On Pe Terminal

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) General description Testing potential on PE terminal In certain instances, faults on the installation's PE wire or any other accessible metal bonding parts can become exposed to live voltage. This is a very dangerous situation since the parts connected to the earthing system are considered to be free of potential.
  • Page 8 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) General description Test procedure  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads to the object under test, see Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2.  Touch test probe for at least 2 seconds.

  • Page 9: Instrument Description

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument description 2 Instrument description Front panel Figure 2.1: Front panel 4,3“ COLOR TFT DISPLAY WITH TOUCH SCREEN SAVE key Stores actual measurement result(s) CURSOR keys Navigate in menus RUN key Start / stop selected measurement.

  • Page 10: Connector Panel

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument description Shortcut key to enter Auto Sequences® menu. Connector panel Figure 2.2: Connector panel Charger socket USB communication port Communication with PC USB (2.0) port PS/2 communication port Communication with PC RS232 serial port...

  • Page 11: Back Side

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument description Back side Figure 2.3: Back view Battery / fuse compartment cover Fixing screws for battery / fuse compartment cover Back panel information label Figure 2.4: Battery and fuse compartment...
  • Page 12 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument description Fuse F1 M 315 mA / 250 V Fuses F2 and F3 F 4 A / 500 V (breaking capacity 50 kA) Serial number label Battery cells Size AA, alkaline / rechargeable NiMH Figure 2.5: Bottom view...

  • Page 13: Instrument Operation

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation 3 Instrument operation The EurotestXC instrument can be manipulated via a keypad or touch screen. General meaning of keys Cursor keys are used to:  select appropriate option. Run key is used to: ...

  • Page 14: General Meaning Of Touch Gestures

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation General meaning of touch gestures Tap (briefly touch surface with fingertip) is used to:  select appropriate option;  confirm selected option;  start and stop measurements. Swipe (press, move, lift) up / down is used to: ...

  • Page 15: Virtual Keyboard

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation Virtual keyboard Figure 3.1: Virtual keyboard Toggle case between lowercase and capital letters. Active only when keyboard layout with alphabetical characters is selected. Backspace Clears last character or all characters if selected. (If held for 2 s, all characters are selected).

  • Page 16: Display And Sound

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation Display and sound 3.4.1 Terminal voltage monitor The terminal voltage monitor displays on-line the voltages on the test terminals and information about active test terminals in the a.c. installation measuring mode. Online voltages are displayed together with test terminal indication. All three test terminals are used for selected measurement.

  • Page 17: Battery Indication

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation 3.4.2 Battery indication The battery indication indicates the charge condition of battery and connection of external charger. Battery capacity indication. Battery is in good condition. Battery is full. Low battery. Battery is too weak to guarantee correct result. Replace or recharge the battery cells.
  • Page 18 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation Use A 1199 Specific earth resistance adapter for this test. Use MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V, MI 3144 Euro Z 800 V or A 1143 Euro Z 290 A adapter for this test.

  • Page 19: Result Indication

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation High resistance to earth of current test probes. Results may be impaired. High resistance to earth of potential test probes. Results may be impaired. High resistance to earth of potential and current test probes. Results may be impaired.
  • Page 20 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Instrument operation All single tests in Auto Sequence® were skipped and/or aborted. Measurement result is inside the set limits (PASS). Measurement result is outside the set limits (FAIL). Measurement result without PASS / FAIL indication.

  • Page 21: Tests And Measurements

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements 4 Tests and measurements Voltage, frequency and phase sequence Figure 4.1: Voltage measurement menu Measurement parameters System Voltage system [-, 1-phase,3-phase] Test Phase to be tested [-, L1, L2, L3] Limit type...
  • Page 22 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements In case of 1-phase voltage system and limit type set to %. In case of 3-phase voltage system and limit type set to voltage. In case of 3-phase voltage system and limit type set to %.
  • Page 23 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Voltage function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads to object under test (see Figure 4.2 and Figure 4.3).

  • Page 24: R Iso - Insulation Resistance

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Three-phase TN/TT and IT system voltage between phases L1 and L2 voltage between phases L1 and L3 voltage between phases L2 and L3 Freq frequency Field 3-phase rotation sequence For Pass test result, Field result must be equal to setting of Reference field parameter (1.2.3 or 3.2.1).
  • Page 25 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.8: Connection of 2.5 kV test lead (U =2.5 kV) Measurement procedure  Enter the R iso function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Disconnect tested installation from mains supply and discharge installation as required.

  • Page 26: Load Pretest

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements 4.2.1 Load pretest High Insulation voltage can potentially damage the connected appliances during the Insulation measurement. This misuse can be prevented by enabling Load pretest functionality in Settings menu. Load pretest measures the impedance on test terminals with low and safe a.c. voltage. If impedance lower than 50 kΩ...

  • Page 27: The Dar And Pi Diagnostic (Mi 3152H Only)

    ������ ���� = ( 1 min ) �� ������ For additional information regarding PI and DAR diagnostic, please refer to Metrel’s handbook Modern insulation testing. Figure 4.11: Diagnostic test menu Measurement parameters / limits Uiso Nominal test voltage [500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V] Connection diagrams ≤...
  • Page 28 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.13: Connection of 2.5 kV test lead (U = 2.5 kV) Measurement procedure  Enter the Diagnostic test function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Disconnect tested installation from mains supply and discharge installation as required.

  • Page 29: Varistor Test

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Varistor test Figure 4.15: Varistor test main menu Measurement parameters / limits I lim Current limit [1.0 mA] System System [-, TT, TN, TN-C, TN-S] Range Test voltage range [1000 V, 2500 V*] Low limit (Uac) Low breakdown limit value @ 1000 V range [Off, 50 V …...
  • Page 30 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Varistor test function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads to object under test (see Figure 4.16 and Figure 4.17).

  • Page 31: R Low - Resistance Of Earth Connection And Equipotential Bonding

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements R low – Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding Figure 4.19: R low measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Output [LN, LPE] Bonding [Rpe, Local] Current [standard, ramp] Max. resistance [Off, Custom, 0.05 Ω ... 20.0 Ω] Limit(R) R low measurement depends on Output parameter setting, see table below.
  • Page 32 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the R low function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Compensate the test leads resistance if necessary, see section 4.6.1 Compensation of test leads resistance.

  • Page 33: Continuity - Continuous Resistance Measurement With Low Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Continuity – Continuous resistance measurement with low current Figure 4.22: Continuity resistance measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Sound [On*, Off] Max. resistance [Off, Custom, 0.1 Ω ... 20.0 Ω] Limit(R) *Instrument sounds if resistance is lower than the set limit value.

  • Page 34: Compensation Of Test Leads Resistance

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements test leads resistance.  Disconnect device under test from mains supply and discharge it as required.  Connect test leads to device under test, see Figure 4.23.  Start the measurement. ...
  • Page 35 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.26: Result with old and new calibration values...

  • Page 36: Testing Rcds

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Testing RCDs Various test and measurements are required for verification of RCD(s) in RCD protected installations. Measurements are based on the EN 61557-6 standard. The following measurements and tests (sub-functions) can be performed: ...

  • Page 37: Rcd Uc - Contact Voltage

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements * Model MI 3152 only. Parameter is available only when parameter Use is set to other (for Electrical Vehicle (EV) RCDs/RCMs and Mobile installations (MI) RCDs). With Plug test cable or Plug commander RCD tests are measured in the same way regardless of the setting.

  • Page 38: Rcd T - Trip-Out Time

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Fault Loop resistance is indicative and calculated from Uc result (without additional proportional �� �� factors) according to: �� �� �� ∆�� Figure 4.29: Examples of Contact voltage measurement result Test result / sub-results...

  • Page 39: Rcd I - Trip-Out Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements RCD I – Trip-out current 4.7.3 The instrument increases the test current in small steps through appropriate range as follows: Slope range RCD type Waveform Notes Start value End value Sine 0.2I 1.1I...

  • Page 40: Rcd Auto - Rcd Auto Test

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements RCD Auto – RCD Auto test RCD Auto test function performs a complete RCD test (trip-out time at different residual currents, trip-out current and contact voltage) in one set of automatic tests, guided by the instrument.
  • Page 41 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8...
  • Page 42 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Figure 4.32: Example of individual steps in RCD Auto test, example on testing EV RCD Test results / sub-results t I∆N d.c. x1, (+)

  • Page 43: Z Loop - Fault Loop Impedance And Prospective Fault Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Z loop – Fault loop impedance and prospective fault current Figure 4.33: Z loop menu Measurement parameters / limits Fuse Type Selection of fuse type [Off, Custom, gG, NV, B, C, D, K]...
  • Page 44 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Z loop function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads or Plug commander to the object under test, see Figure 4.34.

  • Page 45: Zs Rcd - Fault Loop Impedance And Prospective Fault Current In System With Rcd

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Zs rcd – Fault loop impedance and prospective fault 4.10 current in system with RCD Zs rcd measurement prevents trip-out of the RCD in systems with the RCD. Figure 4.36: Zs rcd menu...
  • Page 46 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.37: Connection of Plug commander and 3-wire test lead Measurement procedure  Enter the Zs rcd function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument. ...
  • Page 47 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements where: ..Nominal U voltage (see table below), L-PE ..Correction factor (Isc factor) for I Input voltage range (L-PE) 110 V (93 V  U  134 V) L-PE 230 V (185 V  U ...

  • Page 48: Z Loop M - High Precision Fault Loop Impedance And Prospective Fault Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Z loop m – High precision fault loop impedance 4.11 and prospective fault current A 1143 MI 3143 or MI 3144 Figure 4.39: Z loop mΩ menu Measurement parameters / limits Fuse Type...
  • Page 49 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.41: Contact voltage measurement – Connection of A 1143 Measurement procedure  Connect MI 3152(H) instrument with A 1143, MI 3143 or MI 3144 Euro Z adapter / instrument via serial RS232 or pair them using Bluetooth communication.
  • Page 50 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Voltage monitor using A 1143: Ulpe Voltage L-PE Freq Frequency Voltage monitor using MI 3143 or MI 3144: Up1p2 Voltage P1-P2 Uc1c2 Voltage C1-C2 Freq Frequency Refer to A 1143 – Euro Z 290 A, MI 3143 – Euro Z 440 V and MI 3144 – Euro Z 800 V...

  • Page 51: Z Line - Line Impedance And Prospective Short-Circuit Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Z line – Line impedance and prospective short- 4.12 circuit current Figure 4.43: Z line measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Fuse Type Selection of fuse type [Off, Custom, gG, NV, B, C, D, K]...
  • Page 52 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Z line function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads or Plug commander to the object under test, see Figure 4.44.
  • Page 53 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements The prospective short-circuit currents I and I are calculated as Min2p Min3p Max2p Max3p follows: �� = √ (1.5 × �� + �� �� �� ( ��−�� ) ℎ���� (��−��) (��−��) ������...

  • Page 54: Z Line M - High Precision Line Impedance And Prospective Short-Circuit Current

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Z line m – High precision line impedance and 4.13 prospective short-circuit current A 1143 MI 3143 or MI 3144 Figure 4.46: Z line mΩ menu Measurement parameters / limits Fuse Type...
  • Page 55 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Connect MI 3152(H) instrument with A 1143, MI 3143 or MI 3144 Euro Z adapter / instrument via serial RS232 or pair them using Bluetooth communication.  Enter the Z line m function.
  • Page 56 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Voltage monitor using A 1143: Voltage L-N or L-L Freq Frequency Voltage monitor using MI 3143 or MI 3144: Up1p2 Voltage P1-P2 Uc1c2 Voltage C1-C2 Freq Frequency Refer to A 1143 – Euro Z 290 A, MI 3143 – Euro Z 440 V and MI 3144 – Euro Z 800 V...

  • Page 57: High Current (Mi 3143 And Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements High Current (MI 3143 and MI 3144) 4.14 Figure 4.49: High Current menu Measurement parameters / limits Test Load MI 3143: Test load [33.3 %, 66.6 %, 100 %] MI 3144: Test load [16.6 %, 33.3 %, 50.0 %, 66.6 %, 83.3 %, 100 %]...
  • Page 58 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Connect test leads to MI 3143 or MI 3144 Euro Z instrument.  Connect test leads to the object under test. See Figure 4.50.  Refer to MI 3143 – Euro Z 440 V or MI 3144 – Euro Z 800 V Instruction manual for detailed information.

  • Page 59: Voltage Drop

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Voltage Drop 4.15 The voltage drop is calculated based on the difference of line impedance at connection points (sockets) and the line impedance at the reference point (usually the impedance at the switchboard).
  • Page 60 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure STEP 1: Measuring the impedance Zref at origin  Enter the Voltage Drop function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads to the origin of electrical installation, see Figure 4.53.
  • Page 61 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement results / sub-results ΔU Voltage drop Ipsc Prospective short-circuit current Voltage L-N Zref Reference line impedance Line impedance Voltage drop is calculated as follows: (�� − �� ) ⋅ �� ������...

  • Page 62: Utouch - Touch Voltage (Mi 3143 And Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Utouch – Touch voltage (MI 3143 and MI 3144) 4.16 Figure 4.56: Touch voltage menu Measurement parameters / limits Test Load MI 3143: Test load [33.3 %, 66.6 %, 100 %] MI 3144: Test load [16.6 %, 33.3 %, 50.0 %, 66.6 %, 83.3 %, 100 %] Limit [Custom, 10 A …...
  • Page 63 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Save results (optional). Figure 4.58: Example of Touch voltage measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Utouch Calculated touch voltage Measured voltage drop Itest Test current Voltage monitor: Up1p2 Voltage P1-P2 Uc1c2...

  • Page 64: Earth - Earth Resistance (3-Wire Test)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Earth – Earth resistance (3-wire test) 4.17 Figure 4.59: Earth menu Measurement parameters / limits Maximum resistance [Off, Custom, 1  ... 5 k] Limit(Re) Connection diagrams Figure 4.60: Resistance to earth, measurement of main installation earthing and lighting...

  • Page 65: Earth 2 Clamp - Contactless Earthing Resistance Measurement (With Two Current Clamps)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement results / sub-results Earth resistance Resistance of H (current) probe Resistance of S (potential) probe Earth 2 clamp – Contactless earthing resistance 4.18 measurement (with two current clamps) Figure 4.62: Earth 2 clamps menu Measurement parameters / limits Maximum resistance [Off, Custom, 1 ...

  • Page 66: Specific Earth Resistance

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.64: Examples of Contactless earthing resistance measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Earth resistance Ro – Specific earth resistance 4.19 Figure 4.65: Earth Ro menu Measurement parameters / limits Length Unit...
  • Page 67 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Ro function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect A 1199 adapter to the instrument.  Connect test leads to earth probes, see Figure 4.66. ...

  • Page 68: Power

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Power 4.20 Figure 4.68: Power menu Measurement parameters / limits Ch1 clamp type Current clamp adapter [A1018, A1019, A1391] Range Range for selected current clamp adapter A1018 [20 A] A1019 [20 A]...
  • Page 69 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.70: Example of Power measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Active power Apparent power Reactive power (capacitive or inductive) Power factor (capacitive or inductive) THDu Voltage total harmonic distortion...

  • Page 70: Harmonics

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Harmonics 4.21 Figure 4.71: Harmonics menu Measurement parameters / limits Ch1 clamp type Current clamp adapter [A1018, A1019, A1391] Range Range for selected current clamp adapter A1018 [20 A] A1019 [20 A]...
  • Page 71 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.73: Examples of Harmonics measurement results Measurement results / sub-results U:h(i) TRMS voltage of selected harmonic [h0 ... h11] I:h(i) TRMS current of selected harmonic [h0 ... h11] THDu Voltage total harmonic distortion...

  • Page 72: Currents

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Currents 4.22 Figure 4.74: Current menu Measurement parameters / limits Ch1 clamp type Current clamp adapter [A1018, A1019, A1391] Range Range for selected current clamp adapter A1018 [20 A] A1019 [20 A]...
  • Page 73 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.76: Examples of Current measurement result Measurement results / sub-results PE leakage or load current...

  • Page 74: Current Clamp Meter (Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Current Clamp Meter (MI 3144) 4.23 Figure 4.77: Current Clamp Meter menu Measurement parameters / limits Clamp Type Clamp type [A 1227, A 1281, A 1609] Clamp Range Range Clamp type A 1227, A 1609: [30 A, 300 A, 3000 A] Clamp type A 1281: [0.5 A, 5 A, 100 A, 1000 A]...
  • Page 75 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Save results (optional). Figure 4.79: Example of Current Clamp Meter measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Current Frequency Refer to MI 3144 Euro Z 800 V Instruction manual for detailed information.

  • Page 76: Isfl - First Fault Leakage Current (Mi 3152 Only)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements ISFL – First fault leakage current (MI 3152 only) 4.24 Figure 4.80: ISFL measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Imax(Isc1, Isc2) Maximum first fault leakage current [Off, Custom, 3.0 mA ... 19.5 mA] Connection diagrams Figure 4.81: Measurement of highest First fault leakage current with 3-wire test lead...
  • Page 77 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.83: Examples of First fault leakage current measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Isc1 First fault leakage current at single fault between L1/PE Isc2 First fault leakage current at single fault between L2/PE...

  • Page 78: Imd - Testing Of Insulation Monitoring Devices (Mi 3152 Only)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements IMD – Testing of insulation monitoring devices (MI 4.25 3152 only) This function checks the alarm threshold of insulation monitor devices (IMD) by applying a changeable resistance between L1/PE and L2/PE terminals.
  • Page 79 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Test procedure (MANUAL R, MANUAL I)  Enter the IMD function.  Set test parameter to MANUAL R or MANUAL I. Set other test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.
  • Page 80 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Insulation resistance between L2-PE is decreased automatically according to limit value every time interval selected with timer. To speed up the test press the keys until IMD alarms an insulation failure for L2.
  • Page 81 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.86: Examples of IMD test result Test results / sub-results Threshold insulation resistance between L1-PE Calculated first fault leakage current for R1 Activation / disconnection time of IMD for R1 Threshold insulation resistance between L2-PE...

  • Page 82: Rpe - Pe Conductor Resistance

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Rpe – PE conductor resistance 4.26 Figure 4.87: PE conductor resistance measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Bonding [Rpe, Local] [Yes, No] Max. resistance [Off, Custom, 0.1  ... 20.0 ] Limit(Rpe) Connection diagram Figure 4.88: Connection of Plug commander and 3-wire test lead...
  • Page 83 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the Rpe function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads or Plug commander to the object under test, see Figure 4.88.

  • Page 84: Llumination

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements llumination 4.27 Figure 4.90: Illumination measurement menu Measurement parameters / limits Limit(E) Minimum illumination [Off, Custom, 0.1 lux ... 20 klux] Probe positioning Figure 4.91: LUXmeter probe positioning Measurement procedure  Enter the Illumination function.
  • Page 85 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.92: Examples of Illumination measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Illumination...

  • Page 86: Auto Tt - Auto Test For Tt Earthing System

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements AUTO TT – Auto test for TT earthing system 4.28 Tests / measurements implemented in AUTO TT Voltage Z line Voltage Drop Zs rcd RCD Uc Figure 4.93: AUTO TT menu Measurement parameters / limits I ΔN...
  • Page 87 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.94: AUTO TT measurement Measurement procedure  Enter the AUTO TT function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Measure the impedance Zref at origin (optional), see chapter 4.15 Voltage Drop.

  • Page 88: Auto Tn (Rcd) - Auto Test For Tn Earthing System With Rcd

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements AUTO TN (RCD) – Auto test for TN earthing system 4.29 with RCD Tests / measurements implemented in AUTO TN (RCD) Voltage Z line Voltage Drop Zs rcd Rpe rcd Figure 4.96: AUTO TN (RCD) menu...
  • Page 89 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement procedure  Enter the AUTO TN (RCD) function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Measure the impedance Zref at origin (optional), see chapter 4.15 Voltage Drop.  Connect test cable to the instrument.

  • Page 90: Auto Tn - Auto Test For Tn Earthing System Without Rcd

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements AUTO TN – Auto test for TN earthing system 4.30 without RCD Tests / measurements implemented in AUTO TN Voltage Z line Voltage Drop Z loop Figure 4.99: AUTO TN menu Measurement parameters / limits...
  • Page 91 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.100: AUTO TN measurement Measurement procedure  Enter the AUTO TN function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Measure the impedance Zref at origin (optional), see chapter 4.15 Voltage Drop.

  • Page 92: Auto It - Auto Test For It Earthing System (Mi 3152 Only)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements AUTO IT – Auto test for IT earthing system 4.31 (MI 3152 only) Tests / measurements implemented in AUTO IT Voltage Z line Voltage Drop ISFL Figure 4.102: AUTO IT menu Measurement parameters / limits...
  • Page 93 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.103: AUTO IT measurement Measurement procedure  Enter the AUTO IT function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Measure the impedance Zref at origin (optional), see chapter 4.15 Voltage Drop.

  • Page 94: Z Auto - Auto Test For Fast Line And Loop Testing

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Z auto - Auto test for fast line and loop testing 4.32 Tests / measurements implemented in Z auto test sequence Voltage Z line Voltage Drop Zs rcd Figure 4.105: Z auto menu...
  • Page 95 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.106: Z auto measurement Measurement procedure  Enter the Z auto function.  Set test parameters / limits.  Measure the impedance Zref at origin (optional), see chapter 4.15 Voltage Drop.

  • Page 96: R Line M - Dc Resistance Measurement (Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements R line m – DC resistance measurement (MI 3144) 4.33 Figure 4.108: R line mΩ menu Measurement parameters / limits Limit [Off, Custom, 0.01  … 19 ] Limit (R) Connection diagram Figure 4.109: R line mΩ...
  • Page 97 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.110: Example of R line mΩ measurement result Measurement results / sub-results Line resistance Itest Test current Voltage U Voltage drop U% Voltage drop in percentage Voltage monitor: Up1p2 Voltage P1-P2...

  • Page 98: Elr Current Injection Test (Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements ELR Current Injection Test (MI 3144) 4.34 Figure 4.111: ELR Current Injection Test menu Measurement parameters / limits Current Waveform Current waveform [Alternating, Pulsating, DC] Number of turns [1 … 10] Number of turns...
  • Page 99 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Start the measurement using button.  to select PASS / FAIL / NO STATUS indication.  Press or the key to confirm selection and complete the measurement.  Save results (optional).

  • Page 100: Elr Combination Time Test (Mi 3144)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements ELR Combination Time Test (MI 3144) 4.35 Figure 4.114: ELR Combination Time Test menu Measurement parameters / limits Current Waveform Current waveform [Alternating, Pulsating, DC] Number of turns [1 … 10] Number of turns...
  • Page 101 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.115: Example of ELR Combination Time Test result Measurement result Time Voltage monitor: Up1p2 Voltage P1-P2 Uc1c2 Voltage C1-C2 Freq Frequency Refer to MI 3144 Euro Z 800 V Instruction manual for detailed information.

  • Page 102: Evse Diagnostic Test (A 1632)

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements EVSE Diagnostic Test (A 1632) 4.36 EVSE Diagnostic Test should be performed with A 1632 eMobility Analyser connected with MI 3152(H) instrument via Bluetooth communication. Figure 4.116: Diagnostic Test (EVSE) start screens – EV simulator, Errors and Monitor Measurement parameters / limits With selection of the Test parameter on the start screen, three diagnostic sub-tests can be set.
  • Page 103 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.119: Diagnostic Test (EVSE) - Monitor sub-test - connection to EVSE or charging cable Diagnostic test procedure  Pair and connect MI 3152(H) with A 1632 eMobility Analyser instrument via Bluetooth communication.
  • Page 104 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements 1.2.3 – correct connection – CW rotation sequence Field 3.2.1 – invalid connection – CCW rotation sequence toff Disconnection time of charging cable / EVSE State System state Refer to A 1632 eMobility Analyser Instruction manual for detailed information.

  • Page 105: Locator

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Locator 4.37 This function is intended for tracing mains installation, like:  Tracing lines,  Finding shorts, breaks in lines,  Detecting fuses. The instrument generates test signals that can be traced with the handheld tracer receiver R10K.
  • Page 106 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Line tracing procedure  Select Locator function in Other menu.  Connect test cable to the instrument.  Connect test leads to the tested object (see Figure 4.122 and Figure 4.123). ...

  • Page 107: Functional Inspections

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Functional inspections 4.38 Figure 4.125: Example of Functional inspection menu Inspection Figure 4.126: Functional inspection test circuit Functional inspection procedure  Select the appropriate Functional Inspection test from Function menu.  Start the inspection.

  • Page 108: Measurements Using Adapter Md 9273

    Measurements using adapter MD 9273 4.39 ® Clamp MD 9273 can be used as an adapter connected via Bluetooth communication with EurotestXC in manner to expand it Power quality Test range. Supported test measurements and signal recordings are:  P- Power ...
  • Page 109 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.130: Power CLAMP connection Measurement procedure ®  Connect MD 9273 to the item to be tested and set Bluetooth mode. ®  Enter the Power CLAMP function and wait for active Bluetooth communication sign.

  • Page 110: Voltage Clamp

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements 4.39.2 Voltage CLAMP Figure 4.132: Voltage CLAMP menu Measurement parameters Harmonic setup [1 to 19, 1 is fundamental frequency] Connection diagram Figure 4.133: Voltage CLAMP connection Measurement procedure ®  Connect MD 9273 to the item to be tested and set Bluetooth mode.

  • Page 111: Current Clamp

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Measurement results / sub-results Effective ac voltage value – last obtained result Uac min Minimum effective ac voltage value during measurement time duration Uac max Maximum effective ac voltage value during measurement time duration...

  • Page 112: Inrush Clamp

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements  Stop the measurement.  Save results (optional). Figure 4.137: Current CLAMP results Measurement results / sub-results Effective ac current value – last obtained result Iac min Minimum effective ac current value during measurement time duration...
  • Page 113 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.138: Inrush CLAMP menu – setup on the left, waiting for trigger on the right Test parameters Inrush current threshold setting [Off, 5 mA … 90 A] Inrush threshold Voltage dip threshold setting [Off, 50 V … 500 V]...

  • Page 114: Harmonics U Clamp

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.140: Inrush CLAMP results Test results / sub-results Inrush current chart range Recorded effective ac current value at cursor position Relative time of recorded data at cursor position Circuit voltage chart...
  • Page 115 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Connection diagram Figure 4.142: Harmonics U CLAMP connection Measurement procedure ®  Connect MD 9273 to the item to be tested and set Bluetooth mode. ®  Enter the Harmonics U CLAMP function and wait for active Bluetooth communication.

  • Page 116: Harmonics I Clamp

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements 4.39.6 Harmonics I CLAMP Harmonics (1 through to 19) are measured and displayed in the chart as an absolute magnitude of the signal or as a percentage of the signal value at the fundamental frequency (the 1 harmonic h1).
  • Page 117 MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Tests and measurements Figure 4.146: Harmonics I CLAMP results Measurement results / sub-results Harmonics chart Effective ac current value THDi [%] Total harmonic distortion THDi [A] Effective current value of all harmonics (without current value at fundamental...

  • Page 118: Upgrading The Instrument

    The firmware upgrade requires internet access and can be carried out from the Metrel ES Manager software with a help of special upgrading software – FlashMe which will guide you through the...

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Maintenance 6 Maintenance Unauthorized persons are not allowed to open the EurotestXC instrument. There are no user replaceable components inside the instrument, except the battery and fuses under back cover. Fuse replacement There are three fuses under back cover of the EurotestXC instrument.
  • Page 120 Metrel shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use or performance of the products. In no event shall Metrel be liable to the customer or its customers for any special, indirect, incidental, exemplary or punitive damages resulting from loss of use, interruption of business or loss of profits, even if Metrel has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 121: Appendix A - Commanders (A 1314, A 1401)

     Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (size AAA) can be used. Metrel recommends only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh or above. Ensure that the battery cells are inserted correctly otherwise the commander will not ...

  • Page 122: Operation Of Commanders

    Appendix A – Commanders MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Figure A.2: Front side Plug commander (A 1314) Figure A.3: Back side TEST Starts measurements. TEST Acts also as the PE touching electrode. Left status RGB LED Right status RGB LED...

  • Page 123: Appendix B - Locator Receiver R10K

    Metrel measuring equipment. The built in field detector is placed in the front end of the receiver. External detectors can be connected via the rear connector. Traced object must be energized when working with the EurotestXC. Detectors Operation In built inductive sensor (IND) Tracing hidden wires.

  • Page 124: Appendix C - Tests And Measurements With Adapters

    Appendix C – Tests and Measurements with adapters MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Appendix C – Tests and Measurements with adapters Voltage 1-phase 3-phase  Socket test basic(live) Riso 50 V – 1000 V  2500 V Diagnostic 50 V – 1000 V...
  • Page 125 Appendix C – Tests and Measurements with adapters MI 3152(H) EurotestXC (2,5 kV) Earth 2 clamps Power Harmonics Currents ISFL Locator Illumination Auto TT Auto TN Auto TN(rcd) Auto IT Diagnostic Test (EVSE)  Power CLAMP  Voltage CLAMP ...

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