AEMC instruments 6550 User manual

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INSTRUMENTS
MEGOHMMETERS
Megohmmeter
Models 6550 & 6555
ENGLISH
Quick Start Guide

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15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Tel: [phone] or [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
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 #: 2130.31 / 2130.32
Model #: 6550 / 6555
Please ll in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received:
Date Calibration Due:

PRODUCT PACKAGING
10 kV Megohmmeter Model 6550
Cat. #2130.31
or
15 kV Megohmmeter Model 6555
Cat. #2130.32
Small Classic Tool Bag
Cat. #2133.72
15 kV Jumper Lead Set of 3 color-coded (red/blue/black)
10 ft (15 kV) integral leads
Cat. #2151.36
Also Included:
(1) USB Stick with DataView®Software and complete user manual
for Models 6550 & 6555
(2) 9.6 V NiMH Batteries (Cat. #2140.19 Each)
Optical USB Cable
Cat. #2135.41
115 V US Power Cord
Cat. #5000.14

Megohmmeter Models 6550 & 6555 - Quick Start Guide 5
Thank you for purchasing an AEMC®Instruments Megohmmeter Model 6550
or Model 6555.
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 and 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
USB Socket
Indicates Important information to acknowledge
Ground Earth
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
requirements that apply in the United Kingdom, specically regarding
Low-Voltage Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances
Chauvin Arnoux®and AEMC®Instruments have adopted an Eco-Design
approach in order to design this instrument. Analysis of the complete
lifecycle has enabled us to control and optimize the e󰀨ects of the product
on the environment. In particular this instrument exceeds regulation
requirements with respect to recycling and reuse
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 Megohmmeter Models 6550 & 6555 - Quick Start Guide
Precautions Before Use
This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards IEC/EN 61010-2-030
or BS EN 61010-2-030 and IEC/EN 61010-031 or BS EN 61010-031 for voltages
of 1000 V in Category IV. Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in
electric shock, re, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and installations.
■The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and
clearly understand the various precautions to be taken in use. Sound
knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when
using this instrument.
■If the instrument is used other than as specied, the protection it provides
may be compromised, thereby endangering you.
■Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category
exceeds those mentioned.
■Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly
closed.
■Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads,
housing, and accessories. Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated
(even partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping.
■Use only the leads and accessories supplied. Using leads (or accessories)
of a lower voltage or category reduces the voltage or category of the
combined instrument and leads (or accessories) to that of the leads (or
accessories).
■Use personal protection equipment systematically.
■Keep your hands away from the terminals of the instrument.
■When handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips, keep your ngers
behind the physical guard.
■As a safety measure, and to avoid interference, do not move and do not
handle the leads during measurements.
Charging the Battery
Fully charge the battery before the rst use.
Charging must be conducted at a temperature between (32 and 86) °F
(0 and 30) °C.
The batteries automatically begin charging when the instrument is connected to
AC power.
Only use the supplied AC power adapter to charge the batteries.
NOTE: A full charge of a completely discharged battery takes
approximately 6 to 10 h.

Megohmmeter Models 6550 & 6555 - Quick Start Guide 7
To charge the battery:
■Set the rotary switch to the OFF position.
■Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument and AC power.
■During charging, the following is displayed: The percentage charge of each
of the batteries, their voltages, their charging currents, their temperatures,
and the charging times.
> 90 VAC
< 260 VAC
50/60 Hz
MR
V RAMP
V VAR
OFF
SET-UP
V FIXED
Step
Voltage
Control Features
TEMP ALARM CONFIG DISPLAY
MEM
HELP
FILTER GRAPH
110-230V 50/60 Hz
80 VA max
1000V CAT III
600V CAT IV
( 2500V )
MR
V RAMP
V VAR
OFF
SET-UP
V FIXED
Step
Voltage
15 kV MEGOHMMETER
MODEL 6555
START
STOP
1
234
5
6
7
8
1. Safety connection terminals +, Gand -.
2. Graphical, digital LCD.
3. Power receptacle for charging the
batteries.
4. USB connection for communication
with a PC.
5. Seven-position rotary function switch.
6. Navigation buttons for moving the
cursor, selecting and changing values.
7. START/STOP measurement button.
8. Eight function buttons.

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Button Functions
ICON DESCRIPTION
TEMP Enters temperature and humidity information and calculate temperature
corrected resistance
ALARM Enables/Disables the alarms
HELP / Displays Help information; Enables/Disables the backlighting of the
display
MEM Stores the measurements
CONFIG Conguration of the measurement parameters
DISPLAY Switch between screens
FILTER Smoothing of the measurements
GRAPH Switch graph mode ON/OFF
Using the Leads
Specic leads are supplied with the instrument. To use them, attach either the
test probes or alligator clips (supplied with the instrument).
WARNING: These accessories have hand guards. For safety reasons,
the user’s hands must always be behind the hand guard.
Always keep hands behind the protective guards indicated below:
Measurements of voltages ≥1000 V on supply lines should be made using the
test probes only, with the user’s hands behind the hand guard on the lead.
WARNING: The leads with large clips (automobile battery charger
type) proposed as accessories should not be used for line voltage
measurements because their jaws are not insulated.

Megohmmeter Models 6550 & 6555 - Quick Start Guide 9
Instrument Conguration (SET-UP)
NOTE: The instrument is factory congured. For most measurements,
simply choose the test voltage and press the START/STOP button.
However, conguration can be performed by one of these two methods:
■The SET-UP function allows overall conguration of the instrument
independently of which measurement functions are chosen.
■The CONFIG button allows conguration of the chosen measurement
function before and during a measurement.
NOTE: A conguration made by either method, is updated for both
(SET-UP function or CONFIG button).
PARAMETER FUNCTION
Buzzer Sets the audible level of beeps: 1, 2, 3, or O󰀨 (no sound).
Auto-Power OFF If enabled, the instrument will turn o󰀨 after 5 minutes of no activity.
Baud Rate Sets the data rate of the serial interface to 9600, 19200, 38400 or
57600 bauds.
Date Sets the date in yyyy-mm-dd format.
Time Sets the time in hh:mm format.
Temperature Unit Chooses the temperature unit: Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Instrument Number Indicates the number of the instrument (cannot be modied).
Firmware Indicates the two version numbers of the rmware in the
instrument (cannot be modied).
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 DataView®, refer to the Model
6550 & 6555 user manual that is supplied on the USB stick or the Help
le within the software.

10 Megohmmeter Models 6550 & 6555 - Quick Start Guide
Updating Software & Firmware
Free software and rmware updates are available on our website: www.aemc.com.
DataView®can also be updated by selecting Update from the Help menu within the
software.
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 and Sales 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: [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 Authori-
zation 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.

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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