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However, OMICRON does not assume responsibility for any inaccuracies which may be present. The user is responsible for every application that makes use of an OMICRON product. OMICRON translates this manual from the source language English into a number of other languages.
The following symbols indicate safety instructions for avoiding hazards. WARNING Death or severe injury may occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed. CAUTION Minor or moderate injury may occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed. NOTICE Equipment damage or loss of data possible CPOL3...
Compliance statements In the following statement, the device is designated as "product", "equipment", or "apparatus". The OMICRON contact address can be found on the last page (back page) of this document. Declaration of conformity (EU) The equipment adheres to the guidelines of the council of the European...
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, contact OMICRON Support. Declaration of compliance (Canada) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
User Manual Scan the QR code below for a digital version of the CPOL3 User Manual: Recycling This device (including all accessories) is not intended for household use. At the end of its service life, do not dispose of the device with household waste.
3. Remove the screws with a TX screwdriver to open the case of the device. 4. Remove the screws on the top and bottom circuit boards. 5. Dispose of the circuit boards and the display as electronic waste. 6. Dispose of the top and bottom parts of the plastic case as plastic waste. CPOL3...
Voltage detectors – Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type". Therefore, the CPOL3 must not be used to check if voltage is present. The CPOL3 is designed to check a series of test points for correct polarity and for wiring errors. The checks can be performed on current and voltage transformers as well as on the connected cables and terminals.
Safety instructions u Stay focused on your tasks to ensure safety. u If the device or any accessory is damaged or does not seem to function properly, do not use it. If in doubt, contact OMICRON Support (page 45). u Only use original cables provided by OMICRON.
(page 45) for maintenance and repair. 2.4.4 Product-specific instructions u Do not use the CPOL3 to check if voltage is present. The CPOL3 is no voltage detector as defined in "EN 61243-3 Live working – Voltage detectors – Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type".
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CPOL3 only within the temperature range of the batteries in use. u Do not use the CPOL3 if it is damaged. Before use, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
A: measured current in amperes Polarity indicator Polarity is OK. If the CPOL3 detects a polarity check signal with the same polarity as the source signal, it shows a happy green face. Polarity is not OK (inverted polarity). If the CPOL3 detects a polarity check signal that has an inverted polarity compared to the source signal, it shows a sad red face.
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If the test set in use supports generating a polarity check signal with embedded phase ID information, the CPOL3 will try to decode the phase ID and display a number of red or green dots, corresponding to the phase number.
The CPOL3 uses 2 AA batteries. We recommend to use rechargeable AA batteries to reduce the amount of electronic waste. u Remove the batteries if the CPOL3 is not going to be used for an extended period of time. See section Replacing the batteries (page 35).
User Manual Test probes To take measurements with the CPOL3, use the following test probes that are included in the delivery: 1 × red Direct connection (CAT II only) 1 × red, retractable Connection via test lead 1 × black, retractable...
Mode button When the CPOL3 is switched off: u Press to switch on the CPOL3 for a single measurement. u Press and hold for a few seconds to switch on the CPOL3 for an extended period. See section Settings menu (page 26) for the Power Off...
Press the Select button to cycle through the measuring settings. Example: Test set Basically, the CPOL3 always measures the voltage on the terminal (1). To measure currents, you need to use a current-clamp (2) together with the CPOL3. Then, a configurable conversion factor is applied so that the CPOL3 displays the result directly as current value in amperes.
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Input impedance The CPOL3 has 2 input impedance modes: HiZ (high input impedance) and LoZ (low input impedance). In the LoZ mode, the input impedance is ~3 kΩ instead of 1.8 MΩ in the regular HiZ mode.
Polarity detection If the CPOL3 detects a CPOL polarity check signal, it shows a green happy or red sad face to indicate the correct or wrong polarity. If the phase ID information of the CPOL polarity check signal is detected, it is displayed next to the face as a number of dots.
Operation 4.3.2 Oscilloscope In the Oscilloscope test mode, the CPOL3 displays the waveform of the measured signal. You can use it to check the signal waveform if no polarity signal can be detected in the Meter test mode. RMS value Shows the RMS value of the measured signal (True RMS, including DC component).
User Manual 4.3.3 Spectrum In the Spectrum test mode, the CPOL3 displays the spectrum of the measured signal. This can be useful, for example, to check if the 52.6 Hz test signal is distorted by coupled 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains components.
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DC component is shown. u Press the Hold button to freeze the display. u Press and hold the Hold button for a few seconds to enable Peak hold. The peak values are shown in a darker yellow color behind the live measurement. CPOL3...
Press the Select button to change a setting. u Press the Mode button to leave the settings menu. If you change a setting, it is automatically saved and you do not need to reconfigure it after each activation of the CPOL3. 4.4.1 Ratio You can select the conversion factor that is applied when measuring currents.
5 minutes 4.4.5 QRCode The CPOL3 allows you to export measurement data via a QR code. You can use this function to create an interface to your own or third-party documentation systems. In the Settings menu, you can enable and configure the QR code. It is displayed in the Hold mode when you press the Hold button for a few seconds.
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Shows the detected CPOL polarity: –3 Correct polarity Wrong polarity – No CPOL signal found CPOL signal found CPOL signal + phase ID 1 CPOL signal + phase ID 2 CPOL signal + phase ID 3 CPOL signal + phase ID 4 OMICRON...
This format also includes an ASCII string. If required for documentation purposes, you can use it to reconstruct the displayed measurement results in the Oscilloscope or Spectrum test modes. 4.4.6 Info Shows information on the software version of the CPOL3. CPOL3...
(A, solid line) or the secondary side (B, dashed line) of the CT, depending on the test set in use. If the CPOL3 detects a steep rising slope followed by a slowly falling slope, it indicates a correct polarity with a happy green face (1). If the polarity is reversed, for example, due to a wiring error, the slope rises slowly and is followed by a fast falling slope.
CPOL3 can decode the phase ID. It displays the phase number as a number of dots next to the green or red face showing the polarity (4). If the CPOL3 cannot decode the phase ID information, it only shows the green or red face for positive or negative polarity.
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In this case, we recommend using 0° between the phases for the injection. Then, the currents on the common return wire will sum up ,and you can measure them. The CPOL3 will display a polarity check signal with the correct polarity but without phase ID on the common return wire.
If there are 2 devices or a device and an accessory with different measurement categories or voltages, the lowest category applies. u Only use the CPOL3 to measure voltages up to 300 V for CAT IV, 600 V for CAT III, and 1000 V for CAT II. WARNING Death or severe injury due to electrical shock possible Dangerous voltages can occur due to a wiring error inside the cabinet.
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Measuring settings (page 20)). 6. WARNING! Electrical shock. Do not touch the test probe or the top part of the CPOL3 during measurement. Hold the CPOL3 below the finger guard. Start measuring with the CPOL3. Unexpected measurement result If the measurement result does not match the expected result or if it...
Make sure the battery compartment is closed and latched before operating the CPOL3. u Never operate the CPOL3 with an open battery compartment. u Before replacing the batteries, always disconnect the CPOL3 from the measurement setup. NOTICE Equipment damage possible u Do not mix old and new batteries.
4. Insert the cover. 5. Use a cross-head screwdriver to lock the cover with the screw. Remove the batteries if the CPOL3 is not going to be used for an extended period of time. Calibration The CPOL3 is calibrated at the factory during production.
The listed data are guaranteed for an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C (73 °F ± 9 °F). Measurement categories Depending on the accessories in use, the CPOL3 is designed to comply with the IEC 61010-031 standard for the measurement categories CAT II (1000 V), I II CAT III (600 V) and CAT IV (300 V).
Specifications of functions 6.3.1 Measuring settings Setting Input impedance Voltage, standard mode (HiZ) 1.8 MΩ Voltage, LoZ mode 2.7 kΩ Current, HiZ mode 1.8 MΩ Calculated from voltage by using a configurable conversion factor. Function is intended for use with a current clamp. OMICRON...
±4 divisions Auto-scaling (1 mV/div … 500 V/div) Time per division Waveform display: 1 ms, 2 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms Rolling RMS: 100 ms, 1 s Trigger Automatic (rising edge) Coupling AC or DC (digital only, selectable in the Settings menu) The Hold mode is available. CPOL3...
5 Hz per division (0 … 78.5 Hz range) Frequency accuracy Typically < ±0.01 % of reading Coupling AC or DC (digital only, selectable in the Settings menu) Peak frequency Peak-based frequency detection between 10 Hz and maximum range The Hold and Peak hold modes are available. OMICRON...
2 × 1.5 V Mignon AA Battery types LR6 Alkaline-Manganese, 1.5 V FR6 LiFeS2, 1.5 V R6 Zinc-Carbon, 1.5 V HR6 NiMH rechargeable, 1.2 V We recommend using rechargeable HR6 (NiMH) batteries for environmental reasons or FR6 (LiFeS2) batteries if a long operation time is required. CPOL3...
Humidity 5 % ... 95 % relative humidity (no condensation) Depends on the specifications of the battery type in use. High storage temperatures reduce the battery lifetime. Depends on the measurement category. The values listed in this table apply to measurement category CAT II. OMICRON...
User Manual Open-source license information Parts of the CPOL3 software are under OMICRON license, other parts under open-source software licenses. The CPOL3 software contains the following open-source components: Open-source component License type Adafruit GFX ARM CMSIS Library Apache2 STM32 HAL...
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