METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Content Safety Instructions ........................1 Applications ..........................2 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose ......................2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose ........................2 Liability and Guarantee............................2 Opening the Instrument / Repairs.......................... 2 Documentation...........................
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Safety Instructions General • Carefully and completely read and adhere to these operating instructions. The document can be found at http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com. Retain this document for future reference. • Use only the specified accessories (included in delivery or listed as optional) with the instrument.
Applications Please read this important information! Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose METRAOHM 10 is a low-impedance measuring instrument for protective conductors and equipotential bonding conduc- tors. It is designed to perform the following different measurement types: – R four-wire measurement with current 10 A –...
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Documentation Identifiers The following identifiers are used in this documentation: Identifier Meaning Safety information that must be complied with Attention! Warning Important information which must be taken into consideration and complied with Note! Important Prerequisite A condition etc.
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH The Instrument Scope of Delivery Please check for completeness. METRAOHM 10 (M630K) AC mains power supply cable USB type A to type B cable Two-wire measurement standard test leads with alligator clips Four-wire Kelvin test leads with alligator clips Kelvin clip test Ω...
Page 7
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 5.2.2 Back Fixing screws Battery/fuse compartment cover Information label Fig. 3: Back of Instrument 5.2.3 Back, open Battery tray for 6 batteries Fuse F3 (mains) 1.5 V AA (315 mA / 250 V, 5 mm × 20 mm)
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 5.2.4 USB port Test lead sockets Mains socket Fig. 5: Top of Instrument 5.2.5 Symbols on the Instrument and the Included Accessories Warning concerning a point of danger (attention, observe documentation!) Double insulation (protection category II) European conformity marking The tester may not be disposed of with household trash ...
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Technical Data Battery 6 × LR6 AA alkaline battery Voltage: 1.5 V Power Supply Mains power supply 230 V 50 Hz Operating temperature: +0 ... +40 °C Storage temperature: -10 ... +70 °C (without batteries)
Page 10
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Standard IEC/EN 61557-4 (for R > 0.10 Ω) 10 A Limit MAN Measuring range 0.001 ... 0.999 Ω Resolution 0.001 Ω Accuracy ± (1% m.v. + 2 dgt) for R 0.45 Ω Test current >...
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Menu and Functions The instrument is operated via function keys on the front panel. The settings and values are displayed on the display. User Interface 6.1.1 Display Selected Battery life indicator measurement Measurement mode Selected...
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Description Up / Down Select the options mode, limit or measurement time Scroll upwards or downwards in a list Left / Right Select measurement modes Increase or decrease a values START/ENTER Start the measurement Enter a submenu Confirm an action 6.1.3...
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Setup Menu The setup menu offers user configurable options. The setup menu can be accessed at any time by pressing SETTINGS. Fig. 6: Setup Menu Submenu Description Date Sets the date Time Sets the time...
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 6.4.1 Setting the Date 1. Press the key SETTINGS. 2. Use Up / Down to select the submenu System. 3. Press START/ENTER to enter the submenu System. 4. Use Up / Down to select Date.
Page 15
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 1. Remove the screws of the battery/fuse compartment cover on the back side of the instrument. 2. Remove the battery/fuse compartment cover. 3. Insert 6 1.5 V AA batteries into the battery tray. Ensure the correct polarity.
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Operation Switching on/off 8.1.1 Switching on the Instrument 1. Briefly press the key ON/OFF. The firmware version is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Afterwards, the last set mode is displayed on the screen.
Page 17
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 8.2.2 Performing R Measurement R 200 mA in Auto Mode Compensation has been performed successfully. 1. Connect the test probes (alligator clips) to the DUT. 2. Press the keys Up or Down to select Auto mode.
10A Limit measurement is a four-wire (Kelvin method) resistance measurement in the range from 0.001 Ω to 0.999 Ω. In order to provide a 10 A testing current, the instrument must be additionally powered from the mains power supply. METRAOHM 10 supports two R 10A Limit operation modes: R 10A Limit MAN and R 10A Limit AUTO.
Page 19
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 The result of the Kelvin test leads check is displayed. 3. If the Kelvin test leads check fails, correct the reported error. 4. Repeat the Kelvin test leads check, until the check result Kelvin test leads check pass is displayed.
Page 20
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 8.3.3 Performing R Measurement R 10A Limit AUTO Kelvin test leads check has been performed successfully. 1. Connect the plug of the power supply cable to the mains socket of the instrument. 2. Connect the other side of the power supply cable to the AC power socket.
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Accessing the Help menu 1. Press the key HELP. The help diagram for the selected measurement mode is displayed on the screen. 2. Press the key ESC to exit the help menu and to return to the last measurement mode.
Page 22
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 8.7.3 Copy Measurement Results to the PC The instrument is connected to the PC. 1. Start the R GM Logger on the PC. The R GM Logger home screen is displayed. 2. Click on the button Scan Ports.
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 Delete Measurement Results from the Memory 1. Press the key SETTINGS. 2. Use Up / Down to select the submenu Memory. 3. Press START/ENTER to enter the submenu Memory. 4. Use Up / Down to select Clear memory.
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Maintenance Cleaning Attention! Do not immerse. Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the mains and remove all test leads. Clean the instrument by wiping it gently with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents.
Page 25
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAOHM 10 You can find a sticker on your device with the device-specific standard calibration interval and information of the service provider on it. Note! Date on the calibration certificate / Calibration interval starts upon receipt Your devices comes with a calibration certificate that has a date. It may date back some time if your device was stored a certain time before being sold.
METRAOHM 10 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH 10 Contact, Support and Service You can reach Gossen Metrawatt GmbH directly and uncomplicated, we have one number for everything! Whether it’s a support question, or individual desire, we answer every request at: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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. Waste batteries must be handed over in discharged state and/or with appropriate precautionary measures against short-circuiting.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the METRAOHM 10 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers