Tripping (PROFITEST MTECH+, PROFITEST 10.6 Help Function.............38 MXTRA only) ............. 55 10.7 Setting Parameters or Limit Values using RCD 13.1.1 Measurement with Positive Half-Waves (PROF- Measurement as an Example ......39 ITEST MTECH+, PROFITEST MXTRA only) . 56 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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25.4 Periodic Testing per DGUV V 3 (previously BGV A3) MXTRA only) ............80 – Limit Values for Electrical Systems and Operating Equipment ............105 Measurement with Accessory Sensors......81 25.5 Bibliography .............106 18.1 Current Measurement with Current Clamp 25.6 Internet Addresses for Additional Information ..106 Sensor ...............81 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Testing for the absence of voltage is only permissible with a suitable voltage tester or voltage measuring system which ful- fills the requirements specified in DIN EN 61243. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Earth leakage resistance R E(INS) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Nor does Gossen Metrawatt GmbH accept any liability for data Voltage drop (U) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Standing-surface insulation Z loss. ✓ ✓ ✓...
– section 19, “Special Functions – EXTRA Switch Position”, on page 82 Measuring current – section 20, “Test Sequences (Automatic Test Sequences) – Nominal current AUTO Function”, on page 96 Test current Further interesting information: section 21, “Maintenance”, on page 98. Voltage: Line voltage frequency Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
The Instrument Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument Warning concerning a point of danger Scope of Delivery (attention, observe documentation!) Standard scope of delivery for PROFITEST MASTER series: Protection category II device 1 Test instrument 1 Compact battery pack (Z502H)
* Can only be switched on with the key on the instrument 12 Test plug holder Accessories: 13 Fuses A PRO-HB (Z501V) test probe and measuring adapter holder – 14 Holders for test probes (8) can be purchased separately Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Exception: If the instrument is switched off, it can only be switched on by pressing the key at the Two replacement fuses are also located under the battery com- control panel. partment lid. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Z502R charger: approx. 2 hours * Frequency range: 2400 … 2483.5 MHz Transmission intensity: max. + 3 dBm * Maximum charging time with fully depleted batteries. A timer in the charger limits charging time to no more than 4 hours. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Measuring range of the signal input at the test instrument, U : 0 … 1.0 (0 … 1.4 V ) AC/DC TRMS peak Input impedance of the signal input at the test instrument: 800 k DC bias only possible with PROFITEST MTECH+ Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
EXTRA 2.3 mA at 230 V 1.00 M … 9.99 M 0.01 M 1.00 M … 9.99 M ±(|10% rdg.|+2d) ±(|5% rdg.|+3d) 10.0 M … 30.0 M 0.1 M 10.0 M … 30.0 M Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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(0 … 1.4 V ) AC/DC TRMS peak Input impedance of the signal input at the test instrument: 800 k DC bias only possible with PROFITEST MXTRA < 0.6 , I /0.5 is displayed Where Z > U L-PE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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< 10 or clamp meter current > 500 μA E.sel 100 and R 100 Where R Where d = 20 m Where d = 2 m Only where RANGE = 20 k Only where RANGE = 50 k or AUTO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Memory half full Connection Test – Mains Connection Test ( section 6.4) Attention! Connection OK L and N reversed The mains connection test may not be used to test sys- tems or system components for the absence of voltage! Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Phase conductor L and protective conductor PE reversed Is dis- All except for U played Neutral conductor interrupted (with probe only) Is dis- All except for U L and N are connected to the phase conductors. played Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Conductor L2 missing Is displayed (3-phase measurement) Conductor L3 missing Is displayed (3-phase measurement) Conductor L1 to N Is displayed (3-phase measurement) Conductor L2 to N Is displayed (3-phase measurement) Conductor L3 to N Is displayed (3-phase measurement) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Is dis- Battery charge level ≥ 50% played Is dis- L-PE Battery charge level ≥ 30% played N Is dis- Battery charge level ≥ 15% Setup, played EXTRA, Is dis- Battery charge level ≥ 0% played SENSOR Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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RCD is tripped too early or is defective. N Remedy: Test circuit for bias current RCD is tripped too early or is defective. L-PE Remedy: Test with “DC + positive half-wave”. RCD tripped during touch voltage measurement. N Remedy: Check selected nominal test current. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Remedy: Check system. OFFSET measurement of RLO+ and RLO– is still possible. > 9.99 : OFFSET OFFSET measurement is not sensible. Remedy: Check system. Z > 9.99 : EXTRA U OFFSET measurement is not sensible. Remedy: Check system. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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510 170 50 15 9 at I N 410 140 40 12 7 for I Consequence: The required test current cannot be generated and mea- surement is aborted. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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EXTRA RCM 2 × I / 5 × I with full-wave only N N N DC+ with 10 Ω only No DC bias in the IT network 15 mA only possible in 1 k and 100 ranges! Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Test measurement: The test has not been passed. EXTRA I The leakage current measuring adapter is defective. Contact our repair service department. Test measurement: EXTRA I Check the fuse in the leakage current measuring adapter. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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This prompt window asks you to confirm deletion (YES). Attention! Data loss after restoring default settings! SETUP Back up your measurement data to a PC before pressing the respective key. This prompt window asks you to confirm deletion. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
(Z502H/) or by inserting fully charged, commercially may result in overheating and thus deformation and ex- available rechargeable batteries or new batteries. See section 7.1, plosion when charging them in the instrument. “Power Supply”, on page 26. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Distributor structures Bluetooth® submenu Duty cycle DB MODE submenu for display illumination / tester Brightness/contrast submenu Default settings Display Illumination On-time Test Instrument On-Time Return to submenu No automatic shutdown, continuously on Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Return to submenu Select time Apply settings Increase hours Decrease hours Increase minutes Decrease minutes Increase seconds Decrease seconds Set date Return to submenu Select date Apply settings Increase Decrease Increase Decrease month month Increase Decrease year year Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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PC before resetting. of a pop-up window. Measured values are invalid. The measurement results cannot be saved to memory. ➭ Press ESC in order to return to the main menu. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Tested and approved keyboards: Logitech K380, Keychron K3 the missing entries automatically. These can then be edited in the We are unable to offer any guarantees for use with other devices. report generating program and transferred back to the test instru- ment if required. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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The inspector cannot be changed. If an inspector’s name is incorrect, it can be deleted and a new inspector can be created with the correct name. Changes are not retroactive. Deleted inspectors are retained for tests which have already been performed. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Transferring Distributor Structures The following data transfer operations are possible: • Transfer a distributor structure from the PC to the test instru- ment. • Transfer a distributor structure including measured values from the test instrument to the PC. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Cursor RIGHT: Select an alphanumeric character. ENTER: accept an individual character. Acknowledge entry Scroll left Scroll right Delete character Switching amongst different types of alphanu- meric characters: Upper case letters Lower case letters Numbers Special characters Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Select the desired object from the list with the keys and acknowledge with the key. Depending upon the profile selected in the test instrument’s SETUP menu (see section 8), the number of object types may be limited, and the hierarchy may be laid out differently. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
... the first match is displayed. lected object in the structure diagram by pressing Further matches can be found by selecting and holding the Save Value key, without switching the the icon shown at the right. display to the memory menu. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
/ PA: parameter), the setting parameters object types encrypted as barcodes in a list, allowing them to can be displayed for this measurement. be read in as required for comments ➭ Scrolling amongst measurements is possible with the keys shown here: Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
> 25 V or > 50 V, measurement is immediately inter- rupted. The U LED lights up red. If battery voltage falls below the permissible limit value the instru- ment cannot be switched on, or it is immediately switched off. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
In a system including an RCCB, the RCCB is tripped during touch voltage measurement without RCCB trip- ping (automatic Z measurement), insofar as N and PE are reversed. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
6 The setting value is not permanently accepted for the respec- ✓ tive measurement until is pressed, after which the display is returned to the main menu. You can return to the main menu ✓ by pressing ESC instead of , without accepting the newly selected value. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Observe the predefined limits for the new setting value. Enter any places to the right of the decimal point as well. Note Observe the predefined limits for the new setting value. Enter any places to the right of the decimal point as well. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
If (mains) voltage is displayed for UL-PE, then the phase is located where L appears on the con- nector. If (mains) voltage is displayed for N-PE, then the phase is located where N appears on the connector. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Voltage Polarity If the installation of single-pole switches to the neutral conductor is prohibited by the standards, voltage polarity must be tested in order to assure that all existing single-pole switches are installed to the phase conductors. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
30% residual current (if no bias current pole adapter. Suppression of RCD tripping by means of occurs within the system). bias magnetization with direct current is only possible via a country-specific plug insert, e.g. SCHUKO, or the 3- pole adapter. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Negative/positive half-wave Negative/positive direct current X times tripping current: 1, 2, 5 (I max. 300 mA) N Connection: Without/with probe System type: TN/TT, IT Touch voltage: < 25 V, < 50 V, < 65 V Time to trip: Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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RCCB. However, the trip limit may be test instrument may blow, and/or the test instrument may be exceeded as a result of leakage current in the measuring circuit, damaged. e.g. due to interconnected consumers with EMC circuit, e.g. fre- quency converters or PCs. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
I must be calculated from N Negative/positive half-wave the measured values. Negative/positive direct current The faster, more simple measuring method should thus be taken advantage of (see section 12.1). Connection: Without/with probe System type: TN/TT, IT Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Set Parameter – 5 Times Nominal Current X times tripping current: 5 times tripping current Note The following restrictions apply to the selection of tripping current multiples relative to nominal current: 500 mA: 1 × I , 2 × I N N Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
RCCB can be executed with this test in order to assure that the RCCB is not saturated by the pulsating direct current so that it no longer trips. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Time to trip t : tripping test with nominal residual current I N (the PRCD-K must be tripped at 50% nominal current) • Tripping current I for testing with rising residual current I Select Measuring Function N Connection Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
180°. The longer of the two tripping times is decisive regard- ing the condition of the tested RCCB. Start Measurement Set Parameter – Start with Positive or Negative Half-Wave Waveform: 180°: Start with neg. half-wave 0°: Start with pos. half-wave Negative direct current Positive direct current Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
I . In this case as well, the limit value must be appropriately N adjusted. Note The RCD parameter setting for selective RCCBs is not suitable for type G RCCBs. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Set Parameter – Time to Trip Time to trip 6 mA 10.0 s 60 mA 0.3 s 200 mA 0.1 s Note The RDC-DD is tested with nominal residual currents of 6 to 200 mA. Start Measurement Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Set Parameter – Time to Trip Time to trip 300 mA 0.04 s 6 mA 10.0 s 60 mA 0.3 s Note The RCMB is tested with nominal residual currents of 6 to 300 mA. Start Measurement Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Only AC measurements can be performed with the 2- pole adapter. Suppression of RCD tripping by means of bias magnetization with direct current is only possible via a country-specific plug insert, e.g. SCHUKO, or the 3- pole adapter (neutral conductor N required). Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
(fuse or circuit breaker) for a line voltage of 230 V after allowance has been made for maximum measuring error can be determined with the help of Table 6 on page 103 based on measured short-circuit current (corresponds to IEC 60364-6). Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
10% max. Frequency of the applied voltage, “f ” is displayed if frequency f max. deviates from nominal frequency by 1% Tripping current (see data sheet for circuit breakers / fuses) % Test instrument intrinsic error Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Test instrument intrinsic error Press the softkey shown at the left in order to switch back and forth between the country-specific plug insert, e.g. SCHUKO, and the 2-pole adapter. The selected connection type is displayed inversely (white on black). Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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HELP key. The table shows maximum permissible nominal current depen- dent on fuse type and breaking requirements. Key: I = breaking current, I = short-circuit current, I = nominal current, t = time to trip Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
(at nominal conditions of use), can be determined with the help of Table 2 on page 102. Intermediate values can be interpolated. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
❏ Test current waveform types. See section 15.4 through section 15.6 regarding advisable Performing Measurements parameters for the respective measurement and connection See section 15.7 through section 15.11. types. Performing Measurements See section 15.4 through section 15.6. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
The calculated earthing resistance thus includes operational earth conductor resistance as a safety factor. If the parameter is selected, steps 1 through 3 are executed automatically by the test instrument. Select Measuring Function Select Operating Mode Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Select Measuring Function Limit Value: > Limit Value R Select Operating Mode Start Measurement Connection Note The following diagram appears if the 2-pole adapter is connected incor- rectly. To be connected: 2-pole adapter and probe Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
The calculated value is displayed at the display panel. R Select Measuring Function Start Measurement Select Operating Mode Select Measuring Range Connection Note The following diagram appears if the 2-pole adapter is connected incor- rectly. To be connected: 2-pole adapter and probe Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
In order to prevent electric shock, keep the surface of the METRAFLEX clean and free of contamination. • Before use, make sure that the flexible current sensor, the con- To be connected: 2-pole adapter, clamp and probe nector cable and the electronics housing are dry. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Selective earthing resistance measured via clamp Clamp Total earthing resistance measured via probe, Probe comparative value Note The following diagram appears if the 2-pole adapter is connected incor- rectly. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
The measurement cables must be well insulated in order to prevent shunting. In order to keep the influence of pos- sible coupling to a minimum, the measurement cables should not cross each other or run parallel to each other over any considerable distance. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
However, if the three measured values for earthing resistance dif- should not cross each other or run parallel to each other fer from each other, either the probe is not located in the neutral over any considerable distance. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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5 meters each. ➭ Measured resistance values are displayed as a table, and then plotted graphically as depicted in “Earthing Resistance Mea- surement for a Large Scope Earthing System” on page 69. (Curve I). Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
➭ Connect the Z3512A current clamp sensor to jacks (15) and (16) at the test instrument. ➭ Attach the current clamp sensor to the earth electrode. Select Measuring Function Select Operating Mode The selected operating mode is displayed inversely: white battery icon against black background. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
➭ Connect the Z3512A current clamp sensor to jacks 15 and 16 at the test instrument. ➭ Attach the 2 clamps to an earth electrode (earth spike) at dif- ferent heights with a clearance of at least 30 cm. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
➭ Connect the probes, the auxiliary electrode and the electrode of Precipitation (earth electrode depth < 1.5 m) via the 4 mm banana plug sockets at the PRO-RE adapter. In doing so, observe labeling on the banana plug sockets. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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= Edge length (m) of a square ground plate; a is replaced with the fol- lowing for rectangular plates: b x c, where b and c are the two sides of the rectangle. J = volume (cubic meters) of an individual foundation footing Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Lx-PE / N-PE / L+N-PE / Lx-N / Lx-Ly / AUTO* down voltage which occurs is displayed for U where x, y = 1, 2, 3 The constant test voltage function offers two options: * AUTO parameter (see section 10.9) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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The test instrument uses continuously rising test voltage for this measuring function, up to the maximum selected voltage limit. The measuring procedure is started by pressing the ON/START ▼ key and runs automatically until one of the following events Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
➭ Establish a conductive connection between the measuring electrode and the test probe and connect the measuring adapter (2-pole) to an earth contact, e.g. the earthing contact at a mains outlet or a central heating radiator (prerequisite: re- liable ground connection). Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Start Measurement The limit value for earth leakage resistance from the relevant regulations applies. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
UL/RL LED lights up. Limit values can be selected within a range of 0.10 to 10.0 (editable). The limit value is displayed above the measured value. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
The instrument’s batteries are exposed to excessive stress during insulation resistance measurement. For measurement with cur- rent flow in one direction, only press and hold the ON/START ▼ key as long as necessary for the measurement. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Measurement results cannot be read and measurement automatically takes subsequently with the same or another polarity cannot be started until required waiting time into account before the symbol at the right appears. you can reactivate the PRCD and start the measurement over again. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Attention! Danger: High-Voltage! Use only current clamp sensors which are specifically of- fered as accessories by Gossen Metrawatt GmbH. Other current clamp sensors might not be terminated with an output load at the secondary side. Dangerously high voltage may endanger the user and the device in such cases.
19.9 on ✓ ✓ statuses at charging page 92 — — stations per IEC 61851-1 Documentation of section fault simulations at 19.10 on ✓ — — — PRCDs with the PRO- page 93 FITEST PRCD adapter Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Limit value per DIN VDE 0100-520: U < 4% between the distribution network and the consuming device (adjustable up to 10% in this case) Limit value per NIV: U < 5% Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Do not touch the metal plate or the damp cloth with your bare hands. No more than 50% line voltage may be applied to these parts! Current with a value of up to 3.5 mA may flow! The measured value would be distorted as well. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Evaluate Measured Value The measured value has to be evaluated after measurement has been completed: NOT OK In the event that “NOT OK” is selected, an error is indicated by the UL/RL LED which lights up red. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
(in the case of overranging) be manually cor- rected at the measuring adapter and the test instrument. Individual limit values can be adjusted after pressing the Limits function key. Exceeded limit values are indicated by the red limit value LED at the test instrument. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
IMD indicates that insulation resistance has been fallen short of. ➭ Display of measured values ➭ Evaluation query: Measurement OK? ➭ If evaluation is NOT OK: the UL/RL LED lights up red. ➭ Save: by pressing the soft key. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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ON/START ▼ or ESC key to this end. The stopwatch is stopped and the evaluation window appears. NOT OK With the help of the key shown at the right (MW: measured value / PA: parameter), the setting parameters can be displayed for this measurement. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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– e.g. if plug connectors are disengaged – which are not protected against direct contact, maximum permissible discharge time is 1 second! Limit Values Set Limit Values U Limit Value: U % > Limit Value R Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
In the event that NOT OK is selected, an error is indicated by the UL/ RL LED which lights up red. The measured value cannot be saved to memory and included in the test report until it has been evaluated. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
01/05 key display corresponds to A/E (01 = A, 02 = B, 03 = C, 04 = D, 05 = E). Status variants can be skipped by pressing the I key at the test N instrument or the test plug. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
— AUTO AUTO Semi-automatic change of fault simulations The test steps are displayed at the test instrument. Their mean- ings and the associated switch positions at the PROFITEST PRCD are listed in the above table. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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PRCD-S, 3-phase: 18 test steps Simulation of PE to Phase (step 8) PRCD-K, single-phase: 5 test steps Contact ON Key at PRCD with Probe (step 10) Measurement of Protective Conductor Current with a Current Clamp Transformer (step 11) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Test steps can be skipped during fault simulation by pressing the key at the test instrument or the test plug. N Simulation of PE to Phase (step 17) Measurement of Protective Conductor Current with a Current Clamp Transformer (step 18) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
ETC: Extras Test Sequences Load Test Sequences • test instrument: “Device Test Sequences Send Test (from the file “test_sequence_xyz.seq”) Sequences”. ETC: Device Test Sequences Receive Test Sequences • (from the connected test instrument) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Measurement parameters are also configured at the PC. How- ever, parameters can be changed at the test instrument during the test sequence before the respective measurement is started. Selecting and Starting a Test Sequence at the Test Instrument Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Only original fuses from Gossen Metrawatt GmbH may be used (order no. 3-578-285-01 / SIBA 7012540.3.15 Query Current Status SI-EINSATZ FF 3.15/500 6.3X32).
Contact, Support and Service Gossen Metrawatt GmbH can be reached directly and simply – we have a single number for everything! Whether you require sup- port or training, or have an individual inquiry, we can answer all of your questions here:...
A test report is included with the instrument. Begleitende Formulare zum PEP Form E0F34 Gossen Metrawatt EU-Konformitätserklärung / EU Declaration of GmbH Conformity Hersteller / Manufacturer: Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Anschrift / Address: Südwestpark 15, 90449 Nürnberg Produktbezeichnung/ Installationstester Product name: Installation Tester Typ / Type:...
Old devices, electrical or electronic accessories and waste batter- ies (including rechargeable batteries) used in Germany can be returned free of charge to Gossen Metrawatt GmbH or the service provider responsible for their disposal in compliance with applica- ble regulations, in particular laws concerning packaging and haz- ardous goods.
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2.34 k 1.12 k 2240 3.18 k Example Display value of 90.4 A next lower value for circuit breaker characteristic B from table: 85 A nominal current (I ) of the pro- tective device: max. 16 A Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
N Phase angle of 135° el 0.11 … 1.4 I N Pulsating direct current superimposed with 6 mA smooth, Max. 1.4 I + 6 mA N direct residual current Smooth direct current 0.5 … 2 I N Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Measurement Parameters Cross- Standard machines, can be performed with test instruments from the Section Value PROFITEST MASTER series. Test duration 10 s Limit value 1.5 mm² 500 m Comparison of Tests Specified by the Standards Protective conductor resis- 2.5 mm²...
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