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USER NOTES CONTENTS THIS IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A QUICKSTART GUIDE ONLY. COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT www.martindale-electric.co.uk/instruct.htm Calibration of test leads LOW Ω continuity test M Ω insulation test RCD test Loop - Zs / IK Non Trip Earth Loop Impedance Test (Ra15mA) @1Ω...
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Repair & Service There are no user serviceable parts in this unit. Return to Martindale Electric SYMBOLS: if faulty. Our service department will promptly quote to repair any faults that Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives occur outside the warranty period.
1. CALIBRATION OF TEST LEADS NON TRIP EARTH LOOP TEST: (R A15MA ) Measuring Resolution Accuracy 1-1999Ω 1Ω Res ±(5%rdg+2dgt) Connect red & black test leads to P + N terminals respectively. 1-999 Amps, 1.0-20.0KA Test current 15mA Turn dial to low Ω (continuity setting). Display shows 'LOW Ω' at top left. Press FUNC key repeatedly until 'CAL' is shown on display.
2. LOW Ω CONTINUITY TEST AC VOLTAGE: Electrical Syst Range (V) Resolution(V) Accuracy Connect red & black test leads to P + N terminals respectively. Single-phase 0 - 265 ±(2% rdg + 2 dgt) 2 or 3 - phase 0 - 460 ±(5% rdg + 2 dgt) Turn dial to low Ω...
3. M Ω INSULATION TEST Open circuit voltage: Rated voltage test -0% +10% Short circuit current: <3,0mA @ 500V <2,0mA @ 50V, 100V, 250V, 1000V Connect the red and black test leads to P + N terminals respectively Test current on load: >1mA @ V across R =(1000 x V )Ω...
4. RCD TEST 9. SPECIFICATION Connect the red, black and green test leads, or the plug top lead to P,N +E Accuracy is indicated as [% of reading + number of digits]. It refers to the terminals respectively. atmospheric conditions listed previously. CONTINUITY: Turn the dial to RCD for RCD type A.C.
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MAN x ½ the instrument performs the test with a leakage current at ½x 8. INSTRUMENT CONNECTION TO PC OR A PRINTER the value of the rated current indicated, with the leakage current The connection from the VR2240 to a PC is made using the optional infra red in phase with the voltage or phase shifted by 180°...
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Test results: CLEARING TEST RESULTS MAN x ½: If the RCD does not trip, the instrument beeps twice To clear results, proceed as follows: indicating a successful outcome. (see screen on unit) Press the MAN x1, x2, x5: If the RCD trips within limits, the instrument beeps twice suggesting a successful outcome.
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5. LOOP - ZS / IK SAVING TEST RESULTS PHASE TO NEUTRAL TESTING (PN) If test results are to be stored, proceed as follows: Connect the red, black and green leads, or plug top lead, to P,N + E terminals respectively. SAVE After carrying out any successful test, press the key once.
6. Non Trip Earth Loop Impedance Test (Ra15mA) @1Ω resolution with PFC 7. PHASE ROTATION/ SEQUENCE calculation Connect red, black and green test leads to P, N and E (L1, L2, and L3) Connect the red, black and green test leads to P, N+E terminals terminals respectively.