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MI 3132 EV Tester Instruction manual Ver.1.1.1, code no. 20753309...
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DATA BACKUP AND LOSS: regularly backup and validate the integrity of backups of the data. METREL HAS NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, ALTERATION, DESTRUCTION, DAMAGE, CORRUPTION OR RECOVERY OF USER DATA, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE DATA IS STORED.
MI 3132 EV Tester Table of Contents General description....................6 Warnings and notes ....................6 1.1.1 Safety warnings ....................6 1.1.2 Warnings related to batteries ................. 7 1.1.3 Warnings related to safety of measurement functions ........7 1.1.4 Note related to measurement procedure ............8 1.1.5 General notes ....................8 1.1.6...
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MI 3132 EV Tester Table of Contents Workspace Manager ..................... 27 4.8.1 Workspaces and Export ................. 27 Auto Sequence® groups ..................28 Memory Organizer ....................30 Operations in Memory Organizer ................30 5.1.1 Operations on Workspace ................30 5.1.2 Operations on measurements ............... 31 5.1.3 Measurement statuses .................
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Structure objects ..................68 Appendix B Profile Notes ..................... 69 Appendix C Programming of Auto Sequences® on Metrel ES Manager ......70 Auto Sequence® Editor workspace ................ 70 Managing groups of Auto Sequences® ..............71 C.2.1 Auto Sequences® Name, Description and Image editing ....... 73 C.2.2...
• Metrel Auto Sequences® are designed as guidance to tests in order to significantly reduce testing time, improve work scope and increase traceability of the tests performed. Metrel assumes no responsibility for any Auto Sequence by any means.
MI 3132 EV Tester General description 1.1.2 Warnings related to batteries • Use only batteries provided by the manufacturer. • Do not attempt to disassemble, crush or puncture the batteries in any way. • Do not use a damaged battery. •...
LCD screenshots in this document are informative only. Screens on the instrument may be slightly different. • Metrel reserve the right to make technical modifications without notice as part of the further development of the product. 1.1.6 Markings on the instrument Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety operation«.
MI 3132 EV Tester General description 1.2.2 Li ion battery pack guidelines ion rechargeable battery pack requires routine maintenance and care in their use and handling. Read and follow the guidelines in this Instruction manual to safely use Li battery pack and achieve the maximum battery life cycles. Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time more than 6 months (self discharge).
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MI 3132 EV Tester General description Functionality UNECE R100 Regulation No. 100 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to specific requirements for the electrical power train ISO 6469-3 Electrically propelled road vehicles Safety specification Part 3: Electrical safety...
Short form instruction manual (Quick guide) • PC SW Metrel ES Manager, Instruction manual: download from WebCD page (link included) See the attached sheet "Included in the Set". For a list of optional accessories, approved with this test instrument, visit www.metrel.si/.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument description 3 Instrument description Colour TFT display with touch screen Keypad 4-pole test connector Protection cover Charger socket USB communication port...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument description 3.2.1 Designation of the 4 pole test connector terminals Voltage Meter C1, C2 µΩ - Meter P1, C1, C2, P2 P1, C1, C2, P2 Ω - Meter Insulation Resistance C1, C2 Continuity C1, C2 ISO EV R100 C1, C2, P2 Battery / fuse compartment cover...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument description Fuse, FF 100 mA / 1000 V, 32 6.3 mm (breaking capacity: 30 kA) SD card slot Neck belt openings Stand for desktop use Bottom information label Serial number label...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation 4 Instrument operation The instrument can be manipulated via a keypad or touch screen. Cursor keys are used to: • select appropriate option; • Left, right, up, down; • In some functions: page up, page down. Run key is used to: •...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Tap (briefly touch surface with fingertip) is used to: • Select appropriate option. • Confirm selected option. • Start and stop measurements. Swipe (press, move, lift) up/ down is used to: • Scroll content in same level. •...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation At start up and during operation the instrument performs various safety checks to ensure safety and to prevent any damage. If a safety check fails, an appropriate warning message will be displayed and safety measures will be taken. 4.4.1 Terminal voltage monitor The terminal voltage monitor displays conditions on the active test terminals.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Test is blocked, because an external voltage with too high current capability was detected. See Warnings related to safety of measurement functions. Conditions on the input terminals allow starting the measurement; consider other displayed warnings and messages. Conditions on the input terminals do not allow starting the measurement, consider displayed warnings and messages.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Bluetooth communication inactive. Bluetooth communication active. Hint For some icons more information is displayed if on icon.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation From the instrument Main Menu four main operation menus can be selected. Single Test Menu for selecting single tests Auto Sequences® Menu for selecting Auto sequence® Memory Organizer Menu for working with structured test objects and measurements General Settings Menu for setup of the instrument...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Auto Sequence® groups Managing lists of Auto Sequences® User accounts Managing user accounts Profiles Instrument profiles (This setting is visible only if more than one profile is available.) Settings Setting different system and measuring parameters Bluetooth initialization Bluetooth module initialization...
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation 4.6.2 Settings Touch screen Set Touch screen on / off. Keys & touch sound Set key touch sound on / off. 4.6.3 Bluetooth initialization In this menu the Bluetooth module is reset. 4.6.4 Initial Settings In this menu internal Bluetooth module will be initialized and the instrument settings, measurement parameters and limits will be set to initial (factory) values.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Note Following customized settings will stay: • Profile settings • Data in memory (Data in Memory organizer, Workspaces, Auto Sequence® groups and Auto Sequences®) • User accounts 4.6.5 About In this menu instrument data (name, serial number, FW (firmware) and HW (hardware) version, profile code, HD (hardware documentation) version, and date of calibration) can be viewed.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Note • If a user account is set and the user is signed-in, the user's name will be stored for each measurement. Sign in as user: Select User, Sign in, change user Password. Sign in as administrator: Select Account manager, set account manager Password.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Add new user Header line (User accounts), New, add name and password Delete all users Header line (User accounts), Delete all Delete user Select user, Delete Select user, Set password password The instrument uses specific system and measuring settings in regard to the scope of work or country it is used.
Workspaces are stored on microSD card on directory WORKSPACES, while Exports are stored on directory EXPORTS. Export files can be read by Metrel applications that run on other devices. Exports are suitable for making backups of important works or can be used for storage of works if the removable microSD card is used as a mass storage device.
MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Select Open selected Workspace in Memory Organizer Delete Delete selected Workspace Export Export selected Workspace into an Export Import Import selected Export to a Workspace Delete Delete selected Export The Auto Sequences in the instrument can be organized by using lists. In a list a group of similar Auto Sequences is stored.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Instrument operation Open Open the selected Auto Sequence® group in the Auto Sequences® main menu. Delete Delete the selected Auto Sequence® group.
MI 3132 EV Tester Memory Organizer 5 Memory Organizer Memory Organizer is an environment for storing and working with test data. The data is organized in a multilevel tree structure with Structure objects and Measurements. For a list of available structure objects see Appendix A - Structure objects.
MI 3132 EV Tester Memory Organizer 5.1.2 Operations on measurements Start Test Start a new measurement Clone Copy selected measurement as an empty measurement under the same Structure object Copy, Paste Copy a selected measurement as an empty measurement to any location in structure tree Add Measurement Add an empty measurement...
MI 3132 EV Tester Memory Organizer 5.1.3 Measurement statuses Measurement statuses indicate the status of a measurement or a group of measurements in the Memory Organizer. Statuses of Single tests Passed finished single test with test results Failed finished single test with test results Finished single test with test results and no status Empty single test without test results...
MI 3132 EV Tester Memory Organizer 5.1.4 Operations on Structure objects Start Test Start a new measurement (proceeds to menus for selection of measurement). Parameters View / edit parameters. Add Measurement Add a new empty measurement. Menu for adding new measurement will open.
MI 3132 EV Tester Memory Organizer 5.1.5 Searching in Memory Organizer In Memory organizer it is possible to search for different structure objects and their parameters. Header line (Workspace), Search Enter Search menu Search Search according to parameter, Clear filters Clear set filters in Search menu Operations on found structure objects Header line (Page x/y), Next Page,...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6 Single tests There are different modes for selecting single tests available. In Single tests main menu four modes for selecting single tests are available. Groups View groups of similar tests Last used View last made measurements Cross selector Selection mode optimized for working with keypad View all measurements...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests Name of function Options Statuses, infos, warnings Parameters (white) and limits (red) Sub-result Main result 6.2.1 Single test start screen Start test Start single test Parameters, or tap on Parameters field Set parameters/ limits of single test Calibrate Compensate test leads (option) Help...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.2.2 Single test screen during test End single test Testing procedure (during the test) Observe the displayed results and statuses Check for eventual messages, warnings 6.2.3 Single test result screen Start test Start a new single test Save Save the result A new measurement was started from a...
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MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests An empty measurement was selected in The result(s) will be added to the Memory Organizer and started measurement. The measurement will An already carried out measurement was A new measurement will be saved under the selected in Memory Organizer, viewed and selected Structure object.
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests Visual and Functional inspections are a special type of single tests. Items to be visually or functionally checked are displayed. Appropriate statuses can be applied. Selected inspection Overall status Options Status fields Items 6.3.1 Single test (inspection) start screen Start test Start the inspection Help...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.3.2 Single test (Inspection) screen during test Header line (name of inspection), Apply or clear the overall status to complete apply Pass or Fail or Checked or Clear inspection Select items, Apply or clear the status of an individual item apply Pass or Fail or Checked or Clear Hint Tap on...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.3.3 Single test (Inspection) result screen Start test Start a new inspection Save results Save the result Comment Add comment to the inspection Help View help screens A new inspection was started from a The inspection will be saved under the Structure object in the structure tree selected Structure object.
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.3.4 Help screens Help screens contain diagrams for proper connection of the instrument. Help Open help screen Go to other help screens...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.2 Voltage and Frequency Test results / sub-results U ....Voltage Udc ....Voltage (DC portion) Uac ....Voltage (AC portion) Freq ...Frequency Test parameters Duration Test duration: [Off, 2 s 180 s] Result Type Type of main result: [AC, DC, AC+DC] Test circuits...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.3 µΩ - Meter Test results / sub-results R ....Resistance Idc .....Test current R+ .....Resistance (positive direction) R- ....Resistance (negative direction) Test parameters Duration Test duration: [Off, 2 s 180 s] Current Test current: [10 mA, 100 mA, 200 mA, 1 A, 2 A] Test Test polarity: [unidirectional, bidirectional] Test limits...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.4 Ω - Meter Test results / sub-results R ....Resistance Idc .....Test current R+ .....Resistance (positive direction) R- ....Resistance (negative direction) Test parameters Duration Test duration: [Off, 2 s 180 s] Current Test current: [10 mA, 100 mA, 200 mA, 1 A, 2 A] Test Test polarity: [unidirectional, bidirectional] Test limits...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.5 Continuity Test results / sub-results R ....Resistance Test parameters Sound Test sound: [Off, On] Test limits Limit Limit(R): [Off, Custom, 0,05 Ω 20 Ω] Test circuits...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.6 Compensation of test lead(s) Resistance of test lead(s) can be compensated. Compensation is possible in following functions: • Ω - Meter • Continuity Connections for compensating the resistance of test lead(s) Compensation of test lead(s) procedure Select single test and its parameters.
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests Note • Consider firm connection of shorted test tips / crocodiles • Consider correct connection of crocodiles (see connection diagram above) • Calibrations for Continuity and Ω-Meter have to be done separately. 6.4.7 Limit calculator Limit calculator is a tool for determining the resistance high limit.
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.8 Insulation resistance (Riso) Test results / sub-results Riso Insulation resistance Measured voltage Measured current Capacitance Test parameters Duration Test voltage [50 V 1500 V] Test limits Limit(Riso) Low Limit Riso: [Off, Custom, 1 MΩ 500 MΩ] Test circuits...
MI 3132 EV Tester Single tests 6.4.9ISO EV R100 Test results / sub-results Riso Insulation resistance active conductor and chassis Riso (-) Insulation resistance between (-) and chassis Riso (+) Insulation resistance between (+) and chassis Bus voltage U1(-) Voltage between (-) and chassis U2(+) Voltage between (+) and chassis Test limits...
7 Auto Sequences® Auto Sequences® are pre-programmed sequences of measurements. The Auto Sequences® can be pre-programmed on PC with the Metrel ES Manager software and uploaded to the instrument. On the instrument parameters and limits of individual single test in the Auto Sequence®...
MI 3132 EV Tester Auto Sequences® Start Test Start Auto Sequence View View Auto Sequence 7.1.1 Organization of Auto Sequences® in Auto Sequences® menu The Auto Sequence® menu can be organized in a structural manner with folders, sub-folders and Auto Sequences®. Auto Sequence® in the structure can be the original Auto Sequence® or a shortcut to the original Auto Sequence®.
MI 3132 EV Tester Auto Sequences® 7.2.1 Auto Sequence® view menu Header is selected: Auto Sequence® name Short code Description Options Single tests Header Options: Start Test Start of Auto Sequence® Single test is selected Auto Sequence® name Parameters / limits of selected single test Multiple points selected Options Single tests...
MI 3132 EV Tester Auto Sequences® Options: Start Test Start of Auto Sequence® Parameters View/edit parameters Help View help screens Enable multiple points testing: set Multiple points, see Managing multiple points. 7.2.2 Indication of Loops programmed. This means that the marked single test will be carried out as many times as the individual measurement.
MI 3132 EV Tester Auto Sequences® The offered options in the control panel depend on the selected single test, its result and the programmed test flow. Proceed Proceeds to the next step in the test sequence. Repeat Repeat the measurement. End loop Exit the loop of single tests and proceeds to the next step.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Auto Sequences® Options Description Status of single test Single tests Result screen options: Start Test Start a new Auto Sequence® View View results, parameters and limits of individual measurements. Comment Add comment to Auto Sequence Tap on Single test Viewing details of individual single tests, add comment on individual single test Save results...
MI 3132 EV Tester Maintenance 8 Maintenance It is essential that all measuring instruments are regularly calibrated in order for the technical specification listed in this manual to be guaranteed. We recommend an annual calibration. There are two fuses under the battery panel: intended for instrument protection. For position of fuses see Battery / fuse compartment.
MI 3132 EV Tester Maintenance Connect the new battery pack to the instrument. For standard capacity pack use a foam (2) to fill empty space. Insert the battery pack in battery compartment and close the battery / fuse compartment cover. Note: When placing high-capacity battery pack make sure that protection circuit module of the battery...
MI 3132 EV Tester Communications 9 Communications The instrument can communicate with the Metrel ES Manager PC software. Available communication modes on the instrument are USB and Bluetooth. Instrument is also future- ready to communicate with The instrument automatically selects the communication mode according to detected interface.
MI 3132 EV Tester Technical specifications DC Current Range Resolution Accuracy (2 % of reading + 2 D) Open-terminal test voltage ....>5 Vdc Test current direction ......bidirectional, unidirectional Test current accuracy ......±10 % (smoothed DC) Maximum lead resistance ...... 200 mΩ total (Rlead C1 + C2) and 100 Ω...
MI 3132 EV Tester Technical specifications Operating range acc. to EN 61557-4: Test current Bidirectional mode / Unidirectional mode 0.034 Ω 0.499 Ω 0.034 Ω 1.999 Ω 200 mA 0.035 Ω 1999 Ω DC Current Range Resolution Accuracy (2 % of reading + 2 D) Open-terminal test voltage ....
MI 3132 EV Tester Technical specifications 10.5 Range Resolution Accuracy 0.001 V ±(0.5 % of reading + 3 D) 0.01 V ±(1 % of reading + 3 D) 749.9 V 0.1 V ±(10 % of reading + 3 D) Range Resolution Accuracy 0.001 V...
MI 3132 EV Tester Technical specifications 0 Ω/V 999 Ω/V 1 Ω/V Riso, 1.00 Ω 4.99 kΩ/V 10 Ω/V Riso(-) Indicative* Riso (+) 5.0 kΩ/V 19.9 kΩ/V 100 Ω/V (higher result) 20.0 kΩ 49.9 kΩ/V *Accuracy of the higher result depend on the ratio of Riso(-) and Riso(+). A ratio higher than 100 can result in a high measurement error of the higher result.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Technical specifications Weight ..........1.6 kg (with 4400 mAh Li-ion battery pack) 1.8 kg (with 8800 mAh Li-ion battery pack) Sound / Visual warnings ......yes Display ........... 4.3'' (10.9 cm) 480 × 272 pixels TFT colour display withtouch screen EMC: Emission ..........
MI 3132 EV Tester Structure objects Appendix A Structure objects Struc Symbol Default name Description Node Node Object Object Vehicle Vehicle under test Equipotential bonding Equipotential bonding RESS Rechargeable energy storage system Circuit High voltage electronic circuit...
Programming of Auto Sequences® on Metrel ES Manager The Auto Sequence® Editor is a part of the Metrel ES Manager software. In Auto Sequence® Editor an Auto Sequence® can be pre-programmed and organized in groups, before uploaded to the instrument.
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Example of an Auto Sequence® header Example of a measurement step Example of an Auto Sequence® result part The Auto Sequences® can be divided into different user defined groups of Auto Sequences®. Each group of Auto Sequences®...
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MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Operation options on Group of Auto Sequences® are available from menu bar at the top of Auto Sequence® Editor workspace. File operation options: Opens starting Auto Sequence® Editor screen. Opens a file (Group of Auto Sequences®). Creates a new file (Group of Auto Sequences®).
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Right click on the selected Auto Sequence® or Folder opens menu with additional possibilities: Auto Sequence®: Edit Name, Description and Image Folder: Edit folder name Auto Sequence®: Copy to clipboard Folder: Copy to clipboard including subfolders and Auto Sequences® Auto Sequence®: Paste it to selected location Folder: Paste it to selected location Auto Sequence®: Creates shortcut to selected Auto Sequence®...
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Editing the Auto Sequence® header C.2.2 Search within selected Auto sequence® group By entering the text into search box and click on the search icon, found results are highlighted with orange background and first found result (Folder or Auto Sequence®) is focused.
The Result step contains the Result screen flow command by default. Other Flow commands can also be added to the Result step. C.3.2 Single tests Single tests are the same as in Metrel ES Manager Measurement menu. Limits and parameters of the measurements can be set. Results and sub- C.3.3 Flow commands Flow commands are used to control the flow of measurements.
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Copy Paste before A measurement step / flow command can be copied and pasted above selected location on the same or on another Auto Sequence®. Copy Paste after A measurement step / flow command can be copied and pasted under selected location on the same or on another Auto Sequence®.
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Operation after end of test This flow command controls the proceeding of the Auto Sequence® in regard to the measurement results. Parameters: Operation after end of test The operation can be individually set for the case the pass measurement passed, failed or ended without a status.
MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® C.6.1 Creating and editing Custom Inspections Custom Inspection Editor workspace is entered by selecting icon from Auto Sequences® main menu. It is divided in two main areas, as presented on figure below. Custom Inspection Editor Workspace Custom Inspection Editor Main menu options: Opens existing Custom Inspection Data file.
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MI 3132 EV Tester Programming of Auto Sequences® Selected Custom Inspection including Scope and all Custom Inspection items and sub-items, or only selected Custom Inspection Item or sub-item including Type can be duplicated. Edit Name and Scope of Inspection Inspection Name edit: Click to the Inspection Name field to start editing it.
C.6.2 Applying Custom Inspections Custom inspections can be applied in Auto Sequences®. Direct assignment of Custom inspection to the Metrel ES manager structure objects is not possible. After custom created Inspection Data file is opened, available inspections are listed in Custom Inspections tab of Single test area of Auto Sequence®...
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