AEMC 6522 User Manual

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Page 3 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. shall not ® not the user of the documentation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Chauvin Arnoux , Inc and AEMC are registered trademarks of AEMC Instruments. ® ® ® GlobalTestSupply www.
Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Megohmmeter Model 6522 or 6524. For best results from your instrument: Read these operating instructions carefully Comply with the precautions for use WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears WARNING, risk of electric shock.
Page 5 This instrument is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-030, and the leads are compliant with IEC 61010-031, for voltages up to 600V in CAT IV or 1000V in CAT III. Failure to observe the following safety instructions may result in electric shock, Carefully read and understand all precautions for use.
Page 6 1.1 Receiving Your Shipment..............4 1.2 Accessories...................5 1.3 Replacement Parts ................5 1.4 Description....................5 1.4.1 Model 6522 (Front)..............6 1.4.2 Model 6524 (Front)..............7 1.5 Back of Instrument................8 1.6 Terminals ....................9 1.7 Function Buttons...................9 1.8 LCD Display ..................10 2.1 Setting Up the Instrument ..............11 ............11...
Page 7 4.2.1.4 Memory full (Model 6524) ..........41 4.2.2 Resetting the Instrument ............41 4.3 Repair and Calibration ................42 4.4 Technical and Sales Assistance............42 4.5 Limited Warranty.................43 4.6 Warranty Repairs................43 Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 9 Probe – black test probe (1000V Cat IV, 15A, UL) ......www.aemc.com. The Megohmmeters Models 6522 and 6524 are portable measuring instruments with digital displays. They are powered by batteries. These instruments can check the safety of electrical installations. For example, they can be used to test...
Page 10 Blue backlit LCD Four function buttons (see § 1.7) button to start insulation measurements (see § 2.2.2.1) Six-position rotary switch to choose the function or to turn the instrument OFF Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 11 Blue backlit LCD Six function buttons (see § 1.7) button to start insulation measurements (see § 2.2.2.1) Ten-position rotary switch to choose the function or to turn the instrument OFF Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 12 Figure 3 Captive quarter-turn screw Battery compartment cover Mounting magnets, molded into instrument case (Model 6524) Non-skid pads Stand Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 13 Program the alarm thresholds on the Model 6524 (§ 2.1.2). measurement and a stored reference measurement (§ 2.1.3). (Model 6524) Records measurements (§ 2.3). (Model 6524) Erase recorded measurements (§ 2.3.3). Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 14 2. Secondary display area Main display area 4. Icons/indicators When the measured value is below the minimum, the instrument displays positive and negative limits, the instrument displays OL or – OL. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 15 3. Press to validate the change. symbol disappears from the display when you exit Set-Up. Note that this setting reverts to On when you turn OFF the instrument. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 16 The alarm is available in continuity testing mode. Pressing button activates the alarm. The symbol appears measurement is below this threshold and the buzzer is active, the instrument emits an audible signal. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 17 While is displayed indicating the alarm function is active, you can change the alarm threshold by pressing the button (except during insulation values: Insulation: Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 18 LCD indicates the threshold crossed: When checking continuity, this enables you to determine whether or not the display. You can similarly check insulation quality. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 19 If the measured value is less than the stored value, the display becomes negative. by pressing the button until the % sign appears: To deactivate the function, press the button or turn the rotary switch to another setting. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 20 ( , or continuity measurements, for as long as measurements are made. Automatic switching to standby is disabled via the button (see § 2.1.1). Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 21 2. Using the leads, connect the system to be tested to the instrument’s terminals. The instrument displays the voltage on the terminals. It detects whether the Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 22 If the voltage is >15V, continuity, resistance, and capacitance measurements are prohibited. 1. Set the rotary switch to one of the positions. The test voltage depends on the voltage of the installation to be tested. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 23 5. The resistance measurement is displayed on the LCD’s main display area and on the bar graph. The secondary display area indicates the test voltage generated by the instrument. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 24 15 minutes. In timed test mode ( , or ) press the button once to start the duration time. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 25 The LCD displays the measurement, along with a “countdown” timer showing the time remaining in the test. The test automatically stops when the duration end time is reached and the result is displayed. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 26 The optional remote control probe is used to trigger the measurement using the button on the probe. To use this accessory, refer to its separate operating instructions. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 27 To do this, set the rotary switch to . Then short-circuit the measurement leads and press the button for >2 seconds. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 28 1. Set the rotary switch to The measurement current appears blinking on the LCD. You can change Use the leads to connect the instrument to the system to be tested. The system to be tested must be powered down. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 29 2. Reverse the leads and note the value R2. Calculate the mean: Resistance measurements up to 1000k are made with a low current. 1. Set the rotary switch to k . Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 30 T1 and T2 (for ), and other data. The recording also includes a bar graph indicating how much available memory remains in the instrument. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 31 5. Once you select the recording number, you can see all information associated with the measurement. Press the MEM button for >2 seconds, then use the button to scroll the information. MEM for >2 seconds. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 32 >2 seconds. Press the 4. To cancel, press the button for >2 seconds. Otherwise, press the 5. The instrument displays a message indicating the memory is empty. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 33 Measurement Range Resolution 0.1V (AC and DC) 1V (AC and DC) Intrinsic uncertainty ± (3% R + 2 ct) Input impedance Frequency ranges DC and 15.3 to 800Hz Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 34 ± (3% R + 2 ct). Measurement Range Resolution 9 segments per decade Intrinsic uncertainty ± (5% R + 1 segment) *When the measurement range is exceeded, the whole bar graph is displayed. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 35 Maximum test current: 2mA Measurement Range Resolution 10nA 100nA 1µA Accuracy ± (10% R + 3 ct) The voltage as a function of the measured resistance is illustrated below: Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 36 200mA range: 200mA (0mA + 20mA) 20mA range: 20mA ± 5mA Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy ± (2% + 2 ct) Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy ± (3% + 2 ct) Open voltage approximately 4.5V Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 37 2% R + 1 ct Supply 6.6 to 9.6V V, F 0.1% R + 2 ct Voltage Common Mode 0 to 600V 50dB 40dB Rejection in AC 50/60 Hz Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 38 100k 6% R + 2 ct 10% R + 2 ct be measured 0 to 1µF 6% R + 2 ct 10% R + 2 ct 100G Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 39 5% R + 10 ct 0.4V the test voltage Accepts no perturbations Common mode at 200mA rejection in AC 0 to 600V at 20mA 50dB 40dB 50/60 Hz Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 40 Range of operation: -4 to 131°F (-20 to +55°C) and 20 to 80% RH Range of storage (without batteries): -22 to 176°F (-30 to +80°C) and 10 to 90% RH without condensation Altitude: <6562 ft (2000m) Degree of pollution: 2 Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Page 42 At start-up, the instrument displays the remaining battery life: If the battery voltage is too low to ensure correct operation of the instrument, a “low battery” message appears on the LCD and the symbol blinks: Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 43 2. Use a tool or a coin to turn the quarter-turn screw of the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery compartment cover. 4. Remove the batteries from the compartment. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 44 For example, the screen to the left is displayed when the range is exceeded on the Model 6524 while measuring in the 100V range. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 45 2.3.3). You can reset your instrument at any time. To do this: buttons simultaneously. 2. Turn the rotary switch to any setting other than OFF. The instrument reboots. Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Page 46 If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, fax, or e-mail our technical support team: (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 351) Megohmmeter Model 6522/6524 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Page 47 The Model 6522 and 6524 are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was ®...

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