10.5 Measured Value Display and Memory ....36 13.1.1 Measurement with Positive Half-Waves (PROFITEST MTECH+ IQ, PROFITEST MXTRA 10.6 Help Function.............38 IQ only) ............56 10.7 Setting Parameters or Limit Values using RCD 13.2 Evaluation of Measured Values......56 Measurement as an Example ......39 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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25.4 Periodic Testing per DGUV V 3 (previously BGV A3) Measurement with Accessory Sensors......81 – Limit Values for Electrical Systems and 18.1 Current Measurement with Current Clamp Operating Equipment ........104 Sensor ...............81 25.5 Bibliography .............105 25.6 Internet Addresses for Additional Information ..105 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...
✓ ✓ ✓ Voltage drop (U) ✓ ✓ ✓ Nor does Gossen Metrawatt GmbH accept any liability for data Standing-surface insulation Z ✓ ✓ ✓ Meter startup (kWh test) loss. ✓...
– section 19, “Special Functions – EXTRA Switch Position”, on page 81 Measuring current – section 20, “Test Sequences (Automatic Test Sequences) – Nominal current AUTO Function”, on page 95 Test current Further interesting information: section 21, “Maintenance”, on page 97. 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 IQ series: Protection category II device 1 Test instrument 1 Compact battery pack (Z502H)
* Can only be switched on with the key on the instrument 11 Contact surfaces for finger contact Accessories: 12 Test plug holder A PRO-HB (Z501V) test probe and measuring adapter holder – 13 Fuses can be purchased separately 14 Holders for test probes (8) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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Two replacement fuses are also located under the battery com- plug or at the control panel. Exception: If the instrument is partment lid. switched off, it can only be switched on by pressing the key at the control panel. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Z502R charger Charging time Z502R charger: approx. 2 hours * * 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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< 500 V As of firmware version 3.4.4: 15 mA test current only applies if the RCD is set for I = 30 mA. Otherwise test current = ½ × I of the preselect- ΔN ΔN ed RCDs. 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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Input impedance of the signal input at the test instrument: 800 k Up to firmware 3.4.4:where f < 45 Hz => U < 253 V As of firmware 3.6.0:where f < 45 Hz => U < 500 V 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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Externally accessible fuse is blown. The voltage ranges remain functional even if fuses have blown. All except for U Special case, R : Interference voltage during measurement may result in a blown fuse. Remedy: Replace fuse as described in section 21.2. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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OFFSET value is greater than the measured value at the consuming sys- EXTRA U tem. OFFSET measurement is not sensible. Remedy: Check system. Contact problem or blown fuse Remedy: Check test plug or measuring adapter for correct seating in the E(bat) test plug, or replace the fuse. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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If specified touch voltage U is exceeded: and R : User is prompted to switch to the 15 mA wave. L-PE L-PE alternative only: User is prompted to reduce the measuring range (reduce current.) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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15 mA only possible in 1 k and 100 ranges! EXTRA RCM With RCM: Types AC, F, B+ and EV/MI are not possible. N Measurement with half-wave or DC is not possible in IT systems. EXTRA RCM 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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The database in the instrument’s internal memory is empty after database transfer has been interrupted. Remedy: Reduce the size of the database in IZYTRONIQ or transfer the database without measured values (Transmit Structure key), if measured values already exist. 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...
Language for user interface 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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These can then be edited in the are invalid. The measurement results cannot be saved to report generating program and transferred back to the test instru- memory. ment if required. ➭ Press ESC in order to return to the main menu. 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...
The test instrument and the PC must be connected with a USB Location tree cable in order to transfer structures and data. Property Note Building The rotary selector switch may not be set to the “U” posi- tion during data transmission. Floor Room E-tree (electrical tree) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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> Enter complete ID number. Search for text. > Enter full text (complete word). Search for ID number or text. Continue searching. Edit menu Cursor LEFT: Select an alphanumeric character. Cursor RIGHT: Select an alphanumeric character. ENTER: accept an individual character. 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...
➭ Switch to page 2 by pressing the key shown here: ... the first match is displayed. ➭ Display the measurement data Further matches can be found by selecting by pressing the key shown here: the icon shown at the right. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
Previously selected parameters in the database are not used for the measurement. Use of Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers Search for an Already Scanned Barcode The search can be started from any switch setting and menu. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
(see also section 7). Touch voltage which is induced by test current is monitored for each measuring sequence. If touch voltage exceeds the limit 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...
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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...
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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 101 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 100. 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 68. (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 91 — stations per IEC 61851-1 Documentation of section fault simulations at 19.10 on ✓ — — PRCDs with the PRO- page 92 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...
RESS field. The parameters or details for the respective test When the test step is started once more, the parameter settings step must be entered here. specified in IZYTRONIQ are loaded again. ➭ Save your settings by clicking the icon. Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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(cursor left-right). Jumping to the next or the previous test step is possible using the separate scroll keys which then appear. The navigation menu can be exited again and the current test step can be displayed by pressing the ESC key. 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:...
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 IQ 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...
DGUV information, rules and regulations from German statutory accident insurance www.beuth.de VDE regulations, DIN standards, VDI directives from Beuth-Verlag GmbH www.bgetem.de BG information, rules and regulations from the trade associations, e.g. BG ETEM (trade association for en- ergy, textiles and electrical medical devices) Gossen Metrawatt GmbH...
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