AEMC instruments 6292 User manual

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INSTRUMENTS
MICRO-OHMMETERS
Micro-Ohmmeter
Model 6292
ENGLISH
Quick Start Guide

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d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
www.aemc.com
Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
certies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met the instrument’s published
specications.
An NIST traceable certicate may be requested
at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning
the instrument to our repair and calibration
facility, for a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of
receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please
use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and
calibration section at www.aemc.com/calibration.
Serial #:
Catalog #: 2129.83
Model #: 6292
Please ll in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received:
Date Calibration Due:

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292
Cat. #2129.83
Set of Two, 25 ft Kelvin Clips (200A - Hippo)
Cat. #2129.72
Large Classic Tool Bag
Cat. #2133.71
Green Ground Lead w/ Clamp
Cat. #2129.88
USB Cable (5 ft)
Cat. #2140.46
Power Cord, 110V US
Cat. #5000.40
PRODUCT PACKAGING
(1) 4 GB USB Drive
with Dataview®Software &
User Manual

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide 5
Thank you for purchasing an AEMC®Instruments Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292.
For the best results from your instrument and for your safety, you must read the
enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for
use. Only qualied and trained operators should use this product.
Symbols & Denitions
Signies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation
CAUTION - Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING. Whenever this symbol
is present, the operator must refer to the user manual before operation
Indicates a risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous
Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous volt-
ages. Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032
Refers to a type B current sensor. Application or withdrawal not authorized
on conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type B current sensor as per
IEC 61010-2-032
CAUTION! HOT SURFACE! The metallic parts close to this symbol may
cause burn-related injuries
Battery
Indicates Important information to acknowledge
This product complies with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility
European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
The UKCA marking certies that the product is compliant with the require-
ments that apply in the United Kingdom, specically regarding Low-Voltage
Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances.
In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection
system for recycling electrical and electronic components in accordance with
directive WEEE 2002/96/EC
Denition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
CAT IV: Corresponds to measurements performed at the primary electrical
supply (< 1000 V).
Example: primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units,
and meters.
CAT III: Corresponds to measurements performed in the building installation
at the distribution level.
Example: hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit
breakers.
CAT II: Corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the electrical distribution system.
Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools.

6 Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide
Precautions for Use
The protection obtained by the instrument can be compromised if it is used in a
way that is not recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not attempt to perform any tests with this instrument until you have
read the user manual.
Tests are to be carried out on de-energized circuits only! Never connect
the unit to a live circuit.
The micro-ohmmeter must be connected to the earth/ground point
through the ground terminal or the power cord.
Be sure the power cord is accessible at all times, in case the instrument
needs to be quickly unplugged for any reason. Always disconnect the
power cord before performing any repair on the instrument.
Do not obstruct the intake vents or the fan to avoid overheating.
During a circuit breaker measurement, its contacts must be closed and
connected to an earth/ground point. The end connected to an earth/
ground point must be connected to the “C-” terminal.
Ensure the terminals are free of any voltage in relation to earth/ground
point and the other terminals. In a substation, you will nd high potential
levels in relation to the earth/ground point in disconnected points. Those
potentials are caused by presence of electromagnetic elds and can be
minimized following the indications in the paragraph above.
Make sure that the current connections are well connected to avoid
potential overheating.
Be careful when manipulating the current terminals in the instrument.
High temperatures may occur in the current connections.
Never connect or disconnect the cables during a measurement. If a
modication must be made, press the STOP button rst.
The micro-ohmmeter should never be used in an explosive environment,
such as poorly ventilated battery rooms and enclosures.
The instrument, test leads, and measuring wires must be free of defects
and should be changed if there is any evidence of deterioration (insulation
split, burnt, etc.).
Never exceed the safety values indicated in the specications.

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide 7
Control Features
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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13
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15
Current Probe Connector
1
2
3
4
5
1. Positive supply for the current probe
(+9 VDC)
2. Negative supply for the current probe
(Gnd)
3. Not connected
4. Current probe output signal (+)
5. Current probe output signal (-)
NOTE: The positive supply can supply 80 mA maximum.
1. Air intake vents
2. Current output terminal (C+)
3. Potential terminal (P+)
4. Potential terminal (P-)
5. Current output terminal (C-)
6. Ground terminal
7. Current probe connector
8. LCD Display
9. Fuse
10. Power cord connector
11. Fan
12. Alphanumeric keypad
and function buttons
13. Rotary test knob
14. USB communication port
15. ON/OFF switch

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Keypad and Function Buttons
The Model 6292 can be operated and congured using the alphanumeric
keypad. The keypad enables you to name objects (groups of tests) and enter
the date/time, and the function buttons let you select a number of conguration
settings.
The function buttons perform as follows:
CAPS LOCK when enabled (indicated by a green LED just above it)
results in all typed letters appearing capitalized on the display.
NUM LOCK when enabled causes the keypad to print numbers vs letters.
MENU displays the main menu for conguration and instrument settings.
DEL erases characters.
SAVE saves the conguration or advances one menu level.
ESC aborts some functions or returns back one menu level.
MODE selects between Normal or BSG (both sides grounded) modes.
START starts a test.
STOP stops a test.
Rotary Knob
The rotary knob has two primary purposes: (1) adjust the current during a test,
and (2) navigate through menus and select options.
During a xed current test, a short press will allow manual adjustment of the
test current.
When the main screen is displayed, a short press will perform the MENU
button function.
When in a menu, rotating the knob navigates through listed options; a short
press selects the highlighted option.
When in a menu, pressing the rotary knob for two seconds performs an ESC
button function.
PRESS TO ENTER
SELECT/CURRENT ADJUST

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide 9
Installing DataView®
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.
1. Insert the USB stick into an available USB port (wait for driver to be
installed).
2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window should appear. If Autorun is
disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer. Then, locate and
open the USB stick drive labeled DataView to view the les on the drive.
3. In the AutoPlay window, select Open folder to view les.
4. Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the
DataView®setup program.
NOTE: For more information on using the DataView®software, refer to
the Model 6292 user manual that is supplied on the USB stick.
Getting Started
WARNING: Read the user manual and safety warnings before using
this instrument. Safety procedures and rules for working near high
voltage energized systems must be observed during the use of this
instrument. The generated voltages and currents may be dangerous.
1. Connect the instrument to a 120/240 V 50/60 Hz AC power supply.
2. Before turning the instrument on, connect the test probes to the appropriate
front panel terminals on the device to be tested.
3. Perform a test with the test leads shorted. If the current does not reach the
preset current (or the measured resistance is signicantly higher than 0 Ω),
check the connection and try again. If the problem persists, contact technical
support.
Connection Example in BSG Mode:

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WARNING: Read Do not connect or disconnect the test leads during
a measurement. Grounding connections are strongly recommended to
protect the operator and equipment. Use a strong grounding point as
close as possible to the device under test. This ground is required to
verify the instrument is working properly.
Saving a Test
To save a test result, press SAVE during the test to get partial results or
at the end of the test to save the nal result.
If the Auto Save function in the menu settings is set to ON, the nal result
will be automatically saved at each successfully completed test.
Establishing Communication to the Instrument
1. Connect the instrument to the PC with the supplied cable.
2. Double-click the Micro-Ohmmeter icon in the DataView folder that was
created on the desktop during software installation to open the Control
Panel.
3. From the menu bar, select Instrument,then click Connect to open the
Connection dialog box.
The instrument name should appear in the Communication port eld. If not,
select it from the drop-down list. Ensure that the Instrument model eld is
set to 6292, and the Communication rate is set to 57600. Then, click OK.

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide 11
Conguring the Instrument
Establish a connection to the instrument. Then from the menu bar, select
Instrument,then click Congure. The Conguration Panel dialog box will
appear:
This dialog box allows you to congure options for each of the following settings:
Object name is the name of the test object. This name can be up to 20
characters in length.
Test duration determines how long the test will run. Selecting the
Unlimited option will run the test until you manually stop it by pressing the
STOP button on the instrument. Select Limited if you want the test to
have a dened end point. When you choose this option, the Duration eld
activates so you can enter the number of seconds you want the test to
run. The minimum is 5 seconds, the maximum is 120 seconds.
Operating mode determines whether the test is run using BSG (both
sides grounded) or Normal mode.
Test current is the current to be used when running a test. Available
settings are 50 A, 100 A, 150 A, or 200 A. You can also select Manual to
use the rotary knob on the instrument to control the current level during
the test.
Language species the language to be used by the instrument’s display.
Auto Save species whether or not a test is automatically saved at the
time it is performed.

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Fan denes whether the fan is always on or runs in Auto mode (only turns
on when the instrument needs to cool its internal temperature).
Date format selects the format of dates to be used by the instrument
(European or USA).
Time format species whether the time is to be displayed using a
12 hour (AM/PM) or a 24 hour clock.
Five buttons are on the right side of the Conguration Panel dialog box:
Read from Instrument resets the options in this dialog box to reect the
settings as they are set in the instrument.
Write to Instrument writes the conguration settings to the instrument.
Set Clock displays the Date/Time dialog box. This enables you to set
the instrument’s time to a specic date and time, or synchronize the
instrument’s clock with the PC’s clock.
Delete Tests erases the instrument’s memory
NOTE: After you conrm that you want to proceed with the deletion; all
objects are immediately removed from memory, irrespective of whether
you save any other changes made through the Conguration Panel
dialog box.
Cancel closes this dialog box discarding any changes specied without
writing them to the attached instrument.
Downloading Stored Tests
1. To download stored tests, select Instrument from the menu bar. Then
click Download. If a connection had not been previously established, the
Connection dialog box will be displayed. Otherwise, the Select Tests dialog
box will appear displaying a list of tests stored in the instrument.
2. Select the test you want to download by clicking it. You can select multiple
tests by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking your selections. Click
Select All to select all listed tests to download. After you have nished
making selections, click the Download button.
3. To edit the name and other properties of the test, double-click on the test’s
name on the left side of the Control Panel.
4. Click on the desired test to download (hold the Ctrl key to select multiple
tests). Then, click the Download button.
5. To edit the name and other properties of the test, double-click on the test’s
name on the left side of the Control Panel.
NOTE: For complete operating instructions and more information on
using the DataView®software, refer to the product user manual that is
supplied on the USB stick.

Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292 - Quick Start Guide 13
Repair and Calibration
To ensure that your instrument meets factory specications, we recommend
that it be sent back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for
recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization
Number (CSA#). Send an email to [email protected] requesting a CSA#,
you will be provided a CSA Form and other required paperwork along with the
next steps to complete the request. Then return the instrument along with the
signed CSA Form. This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be
tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the
shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know
if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (includes
calibration certicate plus recorded calibration data).
Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive ▪ Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 360) / [phone] (Ext. 360)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
(Or contact your authorized distributor.)
Contact us for the costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable
to N.I.S.T.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.
Technical Assistance
If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with
the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, e-mail or fax
our technical support team:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 351)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: techsuppor[email protected]
www.aemc.com

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Limited Warranty
The instrument is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the
date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty
is given by AEMC®Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was
purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused, or
if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC®Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our
website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC® Instruments will do:
If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument
to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on
le or a proof of purchase. AEMC®Instruments will repair or replace the faulty
material at our discretion.
REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com/warranty.html
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, send an email to [email protected] requesting a Customer Service
Authorization Number (CSA#) from our Service Department. You will be
provided a CSA Form and other required paperwork along with the next steps
to complete the request. Then return the instrument along with the signed CSA
Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return
the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15 Faraday Drive, Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 360) / [phone] (Ext. 360)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend that
you insure your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

NOTES:

AEMC® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: [phone] • [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.aemc.com
© 2013 Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments. All Rights Reserved.
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