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MI 2170
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Version: 1.8 - HW2; Code No. 20 750 505

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  • Page 1 MultiServicer MI 2170 User Manual Version: 1.8 - HW2; Code No. 20 750 505...
  • Page 2 Mark on your equipment certifies that this equipment meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning safety and interference causing equipment regulations © 2002…2007 Metrel No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means without permission in writing from METREL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Table of contents General presentation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 1.1 Safety in use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 1.2 Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.3 List of measurements carried out by the instrument --------------------------------------7 1.4 List of applicable standards ---------------------------------------------------------------------7 1.4.1 Measurements according to EN 60204-1 -----------------------------------------------8 1.4.2 Measurements according to EN 60439-1 -----------------------------------------------9 1.4.3 Measurements according to VDE 701 and VDE 702 ------------------------------ 10 Description of the instrument ------------------------------------------------------------------ 11...
  • Page 4 MI 2170 MultiServicer Table of contents Maintenance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55 6.1 Meteorological check --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 6.2 After sales service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 6.3 Replacing the fuses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 PATLink PRO software package -------------------------------------------------------------- 56 7.1 Installing PATLink PRO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 56 7.2 General --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 7.3 Downloading data-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 7.4 Viewing data -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59 7.5 Creating reports ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60...

  • Page 5: General Presentation

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation 1 General presentation 1.1 Safety in use • Disconnect all unused test leads before starting measurement; otherwise the instrument can be damaged! • If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in the User Manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be imparied.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation Other sections of terminals ....... Disconnect all other items from the instrument except equipment under test during test. Dangerous voltage is present on Test Max 600V Socket 2 immediately after switching on the instrument. CA T III 300V Insulation, Continuity and Voltage Drop measurements shall be carried out only on de-energized equipment.

  • Page 7: List Of Measurements Carried Out By The Instrument

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation 1.3 List of measurements carried out by the instrument MEASUREMENT OUTPUT TERMINALS Withstanding voltage test 2500 VAC Sockets on yellow section Withstanding voltage test 1000 VAC Sockets on yellow section Insulation resistance test 500 VDC Hi - Lo sockets Voltage drop test 10 A Hi - Lo sockets...

  • Page 8: Measurements According To En 60204-1

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation 1.4.1 Measurements according to EN 60204-1 Testing of machines Function Test Limits switch position Verification that the electrical equipment is in compliance with the technical documentation Depends on conductors Test of continuity of the protective bonding material, length and cross circuit section.

  • Page 9: Measurements According To En 60439-1

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation 1.4.2 Measurements according to EN 60439-1 Testing of Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Function Test switch Limits position Type tests Verification of temperature –rise limits 1 and 2 5 s – No break down Verification of the dielectric properties Verification of the short-circuit withstand strength Verification of the effectiveness of the...

  • Page 10: Measurements According To Vde 701 And Vde 702

    MI 2170 MultiServicer General presentation 1.4.3 Measurements according to VDE 701 and VDE 702 Testing of electrical appliances Function Test Limits switch position Visual Check ≤ 0,3 Ω Test of continuity of the protective 11 and 12 bonding circuit ≤ 1 Ω >...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Instrument

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Description of the instrument 2 Description of the instrument 230V~50Hz 1000V~ 2500V~ T 16A 250V Max 600V T 3.15A 250V CAT III 300V Save/Rcl Test Socket Display Limit Withstanding Continuity RS232C 2500V Withstanding Continuity 1000V 200mA Insulation Insulation 500V 500V...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3 Technical specifications 3.1 Withstanding 2500 V Test voltage readout Range (kV) Resolution (kV) Accuracy 0.00 - 3.00 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) Withstanding current readout Range (mA)* Resolution (mA) Accuracy 0.0 - 99.9 ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) * Displayed apparent current Output voltage / power: 2500 V / 250 W at U...

  • Page 13: Insulation Resistance 500 V

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3.3 Insulation resistance 500 V = Insulation resistance readout Accuracy Range (MΩ) Resolution (MΩ) ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) 0 - 19.99 0.01 Nominal voltage: 500V (+30% / -0%) Short circuit current: 1.4 mA max. Measuring current: min 1mA at 500 kΩ...

  • Page 14: Continuity 10 A

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3.5 Continuity 10 A Continuity Resistance readout Accuracy (after calibration) Range (Ω) Resolution (Ω) 0.000 –1.999 0.001 ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) Max. output voltage: <12 V∼ at U 240 V mains Test current: > 10 A at R <330 mΩ, U 230 V..(standard test lead) mains >...

  • Page 15: Differential Leakage

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3.8 Differential Leakage Differential leakage current readout Range (mA) Resolution (mA) Accuracy 0.00 – 19.99 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) Threshold limits: 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 3.50, 5.00, 10.00 mA Timer: ON, 10 seconds Output: Test Socket 2 3.9 Touch Leakage Touch leakage current readout...

  • Page 16: Insulation Resistance 500 V

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3.11 Insulation resistance 500 V = Insulation resistance readout Accuracy Range (MΩ) Resolution (MΩ) ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) 0 - 19.99 0.01 Nominal voltage: 500 V (+30 % / -0%) Short circuit current: 1.4 mA max. Measuring current: min 1 mA at 500 kΩ...

  • Page 17: General

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Technical specifications 3.14 General Mains voltage ......230 V (+6 % - 10 %) / 50 Hz Max. power consumption... 600 VA (without load on TEST SOCKET) Input current max...... 16 A Display........Custom LCD, Pass / Fail LED indication RS232 interface......

  • Page 18: Measurements

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4 Measurements General notes: Disconnect all unused test leads before starting measurement, otherwise the instrument can be damaged! If instrument is not grounded “Ert” (earth) message is displayed. Disconnect mains supply and connect it to grounded outlet. For all measurements except leakage current and discharging time, if an external voltage is present on the test terminals then the following message will be displayed:...
  • Page 19 - after the measurement retract the test tip from tested object and sleeve comes automatically over the tip. - the sleeve locks itself automatically when it fully recovers the tip. MultiServicer MI 2170 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST 230V/50Hz 2500V...
  • Page 20 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 2. Set tripping out current: - Press Limit key to view the existing value of tripping out current, - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate tripping out current value. Tripping out current values: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 mA. If the set tripping out current is higher than 10 mA it is necessary to set it for every measurement (after the measurement limit is automatically set to 10 mA).

  • Page 21: Withstanding 1000 V

    - after the measurement retract the test tip from tested object and sleeve comes automatically over the tip. - the sleeve locks itself automatically when it fully recovers the tip. MultiServicer MI 2170 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST 230V/50Hz 1000V...
  • Page 22 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Withstanding 1000 V - position 2, the following heading is displayed: Fig. 6. Basic heading in Withstanding 1000 V STEP 2. Set tripping out current: - Press Limit key to view the currently set value of tripping out current, - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate tripping out current value.

  • Page 23: Insulation 500 V

    If there is a test current higher than preset limit one, then HV generator trips automatically after reaching that value, preset limit value is displayed as a result in this instance. 4.3 Insulation 500 V MultiServicer MI 2170 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST 500V Fig.
  • Page 24 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 9. Basic heading in Insulation 500 V STEP 2. Set Insulation resistance threshold: - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value, - Keep pressed Limit key in order to select appropriate threshold value. Ω...

  • Page 25: Voltage Drop

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4.4 Voltage drop MultiServicer MI 2170 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST TEST 230V/50Hz <12V/50Hz ΔU LOAD Fig. 11. Test circuitry How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Voltage drop / Continuity 10 A - position 4.
  • Page 26 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 13. Basic heading in Voltage Drop-AUTO In this mode a small voltage is always present on the Hi - Lo test terminals after START / STOP key is pressed. Small current at connected terminals will activate the measurement.
  • Page 27 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 6. Connect test probes to the instrument and tested item as shown in figure below. Do not forget to switch off supply voltage. Fig. 15. Connection of test leads STEP 6. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during measurement.

  • Page 28: Continuity 10 A

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4.5 Continuity 10 A MultiServicer MI 2170 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST TEST 230V/50Hz <12V/50Hz ΔU LOAD Fig. 16. Test circuitry How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Voltage drop / Continuity 10 A - position 4.
  • Page 29 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements In this mode a small voltage is always present on the Hi - Lo test terminals after pressed START / STOP key. Small current at connected terminals will activate the measurement. STEP 3. Set resistance threshold: - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate threshold value Resistance threshold values: 0.100, 0.200, 0.300, 0.500, 1.000, 1.500 Ω...
  • Page 30 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 7. Wait for timer elapse to stop the measurement. The measurement will be concluded with pass signal or fail signal dependant on test result comparison to preset limit. • AUTO start option - you can start a new measurement by disconnecting and then connecting Hi or Lo test probe after timer elapse, -after timer elapse the instrument will wait for another test, the displayed result is the worse case measured result.

  • Page 31: Discharging Time

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4.6 Discharging time EQUIPMENT UNDER disconnect TEST MultiServicer MI 2170 rest voltage TEST test Fig. 21. Test circuitry expected Line voltage Fig. 22. Measured voltage How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Discharging time - position 5. Voltage (TRMS)
  • Page 32 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 23. Basic heading in Discharging time (TRMS voltage is displayed) To activate voltage measurement after Discharging time measurement turn rotary switch out of position 5 and then return. STEP 2. Select 60 V or 120 V function using Display key - Press Display key to view the currently set function - Keep Display key pressed in order to select appropriate function STEP 3.

  • Page 33: Functional Test

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 5 Press START/STOP key to prepare the instrument for disconnecting mains voltage, rdY (READY) is displayed after 1s approx. LoU message is displayed if the voltage on input mains is incorrect (check input circuit, mains voltage, disconnecting device is not properly used etc.). STEP 6.
  • Page 34 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 26. Basic heading in Functional Test STEP 2. Set current threshold: - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate threshold value Current threshold values: 0.5, 1.00, 2.00, 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 A. STEP 3.

  • Page 35: Differential Leakage Current

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 4. Press START/STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during the measurement STEP 5. Wait for timer elapse, or press START/STOP key again to stop the measurement. The measurement will be concluded with pass signal or fail signal dependant on test result comparison to preset limit.
  • Page 36 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements How to carry out the measurement STEP 1 Set rotary switch to Differential current - position 7, the following heading is displayed: Fig. 30. Basic heading in Differential Leakage STEP 2. Set Differential leakage current threshold: - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate threshold value Differential leakage current threshold values: 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 3.50, 5.00,...

  • Page 37: Touch Leakage Current

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 4. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during the measurement. STEP 5. Wait for timer elapse, or press START / STOP key again to stop the measurement.
  • Page 38 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 34. Basic heading in Touch Leakage STEP 2. Set Touch leakage current threshold: - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate threshold value Touch leakage current threshold values: 0.50, 0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 mA.
  • Page 39 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 37. Connection of hard-wired equipment STEP 4. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during the measurement STEP 5. Wait for timer elapse, or press START / STOP key again to stop the measurement.

  • Page 40: Substitute Leakage Current

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4.10 Substitute Leakage current MultiServicer MI 2170 230V/50Hz 40V/50Hz TEST OBJECT UNDER SOCKET 1 TEST Fig. 38. Test circuitry How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Substitute Leakage - position 9, the following heading is displayed: Fig.
  • Page 41 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 40. Connection of CLASS I equipment ISOLATED Fig. 41. Connection of CLASS II equipment Fig. 42. Connection of hard-wired equipment STEP 4. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during the measurement.

  • Page 42: Insulation 500 V

    STEP 6. Save displayed result for documentation purpose by pressing Save key. Message MEM and number of the last saved record will be displayed for a moment. 4.11 Insulation 500 V MultiServicer MI 2170 500V TEST EQUIPMENT UNDER SOCKET 1 TEST Fig.
  • Page 43 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 3. Connect tested item to the instrument as shown in figure below. Do not forget to switch off supply voltage when testing hard-wired equipment. Fig. 45. Connection of CLASS I equipment Fig. 46. Connection of CLASS II equipment Fig.

  • Page 44: Continuity 200 Ma

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements STEP 4. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during measurement. STEP 5. Wait for timer elapse or press START / STOP key again to stop the measurement. The measurement will be concluded with pass signal or fail signal dependant on test result comparison to preset limit.
  • Page 45 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 49. Basic heading in Continuity 200 mA STEP 2. Set resistance threshold - Press Limit key to view the currently set threshold value - Keep Limit key pressed in order to select appropriate threshold value Ω...
  • Page 46 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 51. Connection of CLASS I equipment Fig. 52. Connection of hard-wired equipment STEP 5. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. Test ON signal lamp is ON during measurement. STEP 6. Wait for timer elapse to stop the measurement. The measurement will be concluded with pass signal or fail signal dependant on test result comparison to preset limit.

  • Page 47: Continuity 10 A

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements 4.13 Continuity 10 A Grounded metal parts MultiServicer MI 2170 6V/50Hz 230V/50Hz EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST TEST SOCKET 1 Fig. 53. Test circuitry How to carry out the measurement STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Continuity 10 A - position 12, the following heading is displayed: Fig.
  • Page 48 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 55. Basic heading in Continuity 10 A -AUTO In this mode a small voltage is always present on the Hi - Lo test terminals after pressed START / STOP key. Small current at connected terminals will activate the measurement.
  • Page 49 MI 2170 MultiServicer Measurements Fig. 57. Connection of CLASS I equipment Fig. 58. Connection of hard-wired equipment STEP 5. Press START / STOP key to start the measurement. - Test ON signal lamp is ON during measurement. STEP 6. Wait for timer elapse to stop the measurement. The measurement will be concluded with pass signal or fail signal dependant on test result comparison to preset limit.

  • Page 50: Operation

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Storing of measurement results The Multiservicer memory organization is divided into two levels. The first level enables simple separation between 62 individual groups (machines). Up to 62 measurements can be stored into any selected group, as shown on figure 59. Group (machine) 1 Measurement 1 Measurement 2...

  • Page 51: How To Store A Measurement

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Operation 5.2 How to store a measurement STEP 1. After performing the measurement to be stored press Save/ Rcl key. The group with latest stored result is offered. Any of the 62 groups can be selected with Up/Down keys. Fig.
  • Page 52 MI 2170 MultiServicer Operation STEP 3. Other stored result into selected group can be recalled with Up/Down keys, in a circular manner. If using the Up key: o the next measurement (or first stored measurement) is displayed for 0.5 seconds (“r” + “successive number”), o The measurement code is displayed for 0.5 seconds (“t”...

  • Page 53: How To Delete Last Measurement Into A Group

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Operation 5.4 How to delete last measurement into a group Last saved result into a group can be deleted. This option is usefull if one wants to delete the latest stored result. STEP 1. Recall last stored measurement result in a group (the result with highest successive number).

  • Page 54: Rs 232 Communication

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Operation 5.7 RS 232 Communication To transfer the stored data to PC, RS 232 communication feature must be used. Fig. 62. RS 232 communication cable Note! • Use original RS 232 communication cable only. RS232 Communication cable Fig.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    MI 2170 MultiServicer Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 Meteorological check It is essential that all measuring instruments be regularly calibrated. For occasional daily use, we recommend an annual calibration to be carried out. When the instrument is used continuously every day, we recommend that calibration be carried out every 6 months.

  • Page 56: Patlink Pro Software Package

    MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package 7 PATLink PRO software package 7.1 Installing PATLink PRO • PATLink PRO software is 32-bit application for Win 2000, XP and Vista platforms. • It is recommended that you close all programs before installing PATLink PRO. •...
  • Page 57 MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package Fig. 64. Main screen The main screen consists of main menu, toolbar, tree or table project browser (left pane), machine data (top right pane) and test results (bottom right pane). File: This menu allows you to save data, export them to text or Microsoft Excel compatible format and toggle between current and archived data.

  • Page 58: Downloading Data

    MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package 7.3 Downloading data Before downloading data from the instrument: • connect MultiServicer to PC according to capture 5.7 • select Instrument → Get Results menu entry to display the download dialog • select instrument type (Multiservicer) and baud rate (2400) or choose auto detection •...

  • Page 59: Viewing Data

    MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package 7.4 Viewing data To view the downloaded data select the newly created project, the new building inside that project and the machine you wish to view data for. Results can be edited or deleted.

  • Page 60: Creating Reports

    MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package Fig. 67. Adding Z measurement LOOP 7.5 Creating reports To create a report, select the machines in the tree project browser. Selection is done with a combination of mouse clicks and the use of CTRL or SHIFT modifiers. Instead of selecting machines you can also select project or buildings.
  • Page 61 MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package Print preview enables you to see the report exactly as it will appear on the paper. The preview toolbar offers several commands for navigating, searching and zooming.

  • Page 62: Printing And Exporting Reports

    MI 2170 MultiServicer PATLink PRO software package Fig. 68. Pro report 7.6 Printing and exporting reports To print a report, click on Print button in the print preview toolbar. You can also export the report into various formats (including Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word) that can be used as an electronic backup copy.

  • Page 63: To Order

    MI 2170 MultiServicer To order 8 To order 8.1 Standard set: Order No. MI 2170 Test lead 2 m, black Test lead 2 m, red Test tip, black Test tip, red Crocodile clip, black Crocodile clip, red HV test lead RS 232 cable PC SW package PATlink LITE 8.2 Optional:...
  • Page 64 MI 2170 MultiServicer To order...

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