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CONDENSED
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1/5.24
3-447-225-03
Read the complete operating in-
structions (available at www.gos-
senmetrawatt.com).
The condensed operating instruc-
tions do not replace the complete
operating instructions!
METRALINE MF
INSTALLATION TESTER FOR TESTING
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTECTIVE
MEASUREMENTS IN ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
IEC 60364-6, EN 61557 AND EN 50110-1
(DIN VDE 0100-600, DIN VDE 0105-100,
VDE 0413)
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- Page 1 CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1/5.24 3-447-225-03 METRALINE MF INSTALLATION TESTER FOR TESTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTECTIVE MEASUREMENTS IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60364-6, EN 61557 AND EN 50110-1 Read the complete operating in- (DIN VDE 0100-600, DIN VDE 0105-100, structions (available at www.gos-...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Unpacking the Instrument ......................20 Establishing Power Supply ......................20 Switching on/off ........................20 Selecting a Function or Subfunction ..................20 Performing a Measurement ....................... 20 Storing Measurements ......................21 Saving Measurements to PC..................... 21 METRALINE MF 2 | 32... - Page 3 Phase Sequence Testing ......................27 Voltage and Frequency Measurement..................27 Earth Resistance Measurement ....................28 Contact, Support and Service ..........................29 Certifications................................30 10.1 CE Declaration...........................30 10.2 Calibration Certificate......................... 30 10.3 Test Report ..........................30 Disposal and Environmental Protection ........................30 METRALINE MF 3 | 32...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not use the instrument and its accessories after long periods of storage under unfavorable conditions (e.g. humidity, dust or extreme temperature). Do not use the instrument and its accessories after extraordinary stressing due to transport. METRALINE MF 4 | 32... - Page 5 Protect the device against unauthorized tampering. Use the functions provided by the instrument (e.g. key lock/ sealing/lock function) as well as other appropriate measures (e.g. restricting physical access to the instrument). METRALINE MF 5 | 32...
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Page 6: Applications
Please read this important information! INTENDED USE / USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE METRALINE MF is a professional, multifunctional, hand-held test instrument intended to perform all the mea- surements required for verification of electrical safety of installations in buildings. It is designed to perform the... -
Page 7: Identification Of Warnings
A condition etc. which must be fulfilled before a given action can be taken Prerequisite Beginning of a procedural instruction Procedure 1. Procedural step Steps of a procedure which must be completed in the specified order METRALINE MF 7 | 32... -
Page 8: Symbols In The Documentation
2. Familiarize yourself with the tester. The Tester 3. Familiarize yourself with the display and instrument operation. Menu and Functions Configuration / Operation 4. Perform measurements. Measuring / Testing METRALINE MF 8 | 32... -
Page 9: The Tester
THE TESTER SCOPE OF DELIVERY Please check the scope of delivery for completeness and intactness. METRALINE MF (M520F) Carrying case Test lead 1 m Test cable with safety plug Test probes Crocodile clips USB cable type A to type B Rechargeable batteries 1.5 V... - Page 10 5.2.2 BACK Abb. 6: Back of Instrument Battery compartment cover Information label Fixing screws for battery/fuse compartment cover 5.2.3 Abb. 7: Top of Instrument Test lead sockets Mains socket USB port METRALINE MF 10 | 32...
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Page 11: Relevant Standards
Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 1: General requirements Residual direct current detecting device (RDC-DD) to be used for mode 3 charging of IEC 62955 electric vehicles Tab. 5: Relevant Standards METRALINE MF 11 | 32... -
Page 12: Technical Data
Housing (W × H × D): Approx. 25 × 10.7 × 13.5 cm Approx. 1.30 kg Weight: (without batteries) Display: 480 × 320 TFT LCD Data Interfaces COM-port: Internal memory 1000 measurements Tab. 6: Technical Data METRALINE MF 12 | 32... -
Page 13: Characteristic Values
50 V AC … 550 V AC Phase rotation TRMS 45 Hz ... 400 Hz 3-wire, 4-wire 0.00 Ω … 9999 Ω Earth resistance (R E ) Specific earth resistance 0.0 Ω … 9999 Ω Tab. 7: Characteristic Values METRALINE MF 13 | 32... -
Page 14: Menu And Functions
Scroll upwards in a list Scroll downwards in a list down left Decrease a value Switch to the previous option right Increase a value Switch to the next option Switch beween different measurement modes FUNC METRALINE MF 14 | 32... -
Page 15: User Interface
Online voltages are displayed together with test terminal indi- cation. All three test terminals are used for selected measurement. Online voltages are displayed together with test terminal indi- cation. L and N test terminals are used for selected measurement. METRALINE MF 15 | 32... -
Page 16: Battery Status Indication
Dangerous voltage on PE Temperature too high Result ok Swap test leads Result not ok Wait Noise on signal Reference measurement (optional) Check fuses Single fault in IT system (optional) Tab. 10: Status Field Icons METRALINE MF 16 | 32... -
Page 17: Acoustic Warnings
Scaling factor IΔn Sets the nominal current Sets the nominal differential trip-out current multiplier Factor Pol. Sets the test current starting polarity Volt. Sets the nominal test voltage Freq Frequency Rotation Rotation Tab. 12: Measurement Settings METRALINE MF 17 | 32... -
Page 18: Setup Menu
Select time-out when measurement should stop automatically 1min 5min 10min 30min Select time-out when measurement should stop automatically R insulation timeout no timeout 1min 5min 10min 30min Supply system TN (TT) Select supply network/system Reduced low voltage (2 x 55 V) METRALINE MF 18 | 32... -
Page 19: Help Screen
Press the key help to enter the help screen. Press left to switch to the previous help screen. Press right to switch to the next help screen. Press help or esc to close the help screen. METRALINE MF 19 | 32... -
Page 20: Configuration / Operation
5. Connect the test cables to the DUT as described in the measurement function’s help diagram. 6. Check the status field for warnings. The symbol Ready for measurement is displayed in the status field. 7. Press START/enter. The test is performed. The result value is displayed. METRALINE MF 20 | 32... -
Page 21: Storing Measurements
SAVING MEASUREMENTS TO PC With the METRAreport software, you can manage the measurements. Export csv files Generate Microsoft Excel files Generate certificates The METRAreport software is available via the website https://www.gmc-instruments.de/services/mygmc. METRALINE MF 21 | 32... -
Page 22: Measuring / Testing
This test checks for any com- ponents (e.g. diodes, transistors, SCRs) that may have a rectifying effect on the circuit which could cause prob- lems when a voltage is applied. 8.2.2 CONTINUITY TEST Abb. 9: Continuity Test, Wiring and Results METRALINE MF 22 | 32... -
Page 23: Testing Rcd
The parameter contact voltage is measured without tripping-out the RCD. 8.3.2 TRIP-OUT TIME Abb. 11: Trip-out Time Measurement, Wiring and Results Trip-out time measurement is used to verify the effectiveness of an RCD. This is achieved by a test simulating an appropriate fault condition. METRALINE MF 23 | 32... -
Page 24: Fault Loop Impedance And Prospective Fault Current Measurement
performs fault loop impedance measurement on supply systems which are protected by RCDs LOOP IMPEDANCE Rs sub-function with configurable RCD-value performs fault loop impedance measurement on supply systems which are protected by RCDs METRALINE MF 24 | 32... - Page 25 RCDs which have a rated trip-out cur- rent of 30 mA and above. 8.4.3 FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE TEST RS (FOR ADJUSTABLE CURRENT) Abb. 16: Fault Loop Impedance Rs Test, Wiring and Results METRALINE MF 25 | 32...
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Page 26: Line Impedance And Prospective Short-Circuit Current Measurement
(usually the entry point since this point has the lowest impedance). The voltage drop in %, the impedance and the prospective short circuit current are shown. METRALINE MF 26 | 32... -
Page 27: Phase Sequence Testing
Voltage measurements should be carried out regularly while dealing with electric installations (carrying out dif- ferent measurements and tests, looking for fault locations, etc.). Frequency is measured for example when es- tablishing the source of mains voltage (power transformer or individual generator). METRALINE MF 27 | 32... -
Page 28: Earth Resistance Measurement
Earth Resistance Measurement Ro, Wiring and Results It is advisable to measure Earth Resistivity, when defining parameters of earthing system (required length and surface of earth electrodes, most appropriate depth of installing earthing system etc.) to reach more accurate calculations. METRALINE MF 28 | 32... -
Page 29: Contact, Support And Service
CONTACT, SUPPORT AND SERVICE Gossen Metrawatt GmbH can be reached directly and simply – we have a single number for everything! Whether you require support or training, or have an individual inquiry, we can answer all of your questions here:... -
Page 30: Certifications
“Pb” for lead, “Cd” for cadmium or “Hg” for mercury are included, the battery exceeds the limit value for the respective metal. Please observe the owner’s or end user’s responsibility with regard to deleting personal data, as well as any other sensitive data, from old devices before disposal. METRALINE MF 30 | 32... - Page 31 Old devices, electrical or electronic accessories and waste batteries (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 applicable regulations, in particular laws concerning packaging and hazardous goods.
- Page 32 YOUR CONTACT Gossen Metrawatt GmbH © Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Südwestpark 15 Prepared in Germany • Subject to change / errors excepted • 90449 Nürnberg A pdf version is available on the Internet Germany All trademarks, registered trademarks, logos, product names,...
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