AEMC 6608 User manual

PHASE ROTATION METER
ENGLISH
User Manual
PHASE ROTATION
MODEL 6608
L2/B L3/CL1/A
600V CAT III
300V CAT IV
690V
L1L2L3
RL
6608
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Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
certifies 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 its published specifications.
The recommended verification interval for this
instrument is 12 months and begins on the date
of receipt by the customer.
Serial #: ____________________________
Catalog #: 2121.10
Model #: 6608
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: ________________________
Date Verification Due: _____________________
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................2
1.1 International Electrical Symbols .....................................3
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories...........................3
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment ...............................................4
1.4 OrderingInformation ......................................................4
1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts .............4
2. PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................5
2.1 Description .....................................................................5
2.2 ControlFeatures.............................................................5
3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................6
4. OPERATION.................................................................7
4.1 PhaseRotationDirection................................................7
5. MAINTENANCE ...........................................................8
5.1 Cleaning .........................................................................8
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................10
WarrantyRepairs..........................................................................10
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2 PhaseRotationMeterModel6608
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
• ThisinstrumentcomplieswithsafetystandardIEC61010-1,Ed
2ofFebruary2001.
• Foryourownsafety,andtopreventanydamagetoyourinstru-
ment,youmustfollowtheinstructionsgiveninthismanual.
• ThisinstrumentcanbeusedoncategoryIIIelectricalcircuitsnot
exceeding600Vwithrespecttoearth.Itmustbeusedindoors,in
anenvironmentnotexceedingpollutionlevel2,atanaltitudeof
notmorethan2000m.Theinstrumentcanthereforebeusedin
completesafetyon400Vand690Vthree-phasenetworksinan
industrialenvironment.
• Forsafetyreasons,youmustuseonlymeasurementleadshaving
avoltageratingandcategoryatleastequaltothoseoftheinstru-
mentandcompliantwithstandardIEC61010-031.
• Donotuseifthehousingisdamagedornotcorrectlyclosed.
• Donotplaceyourngersnearunusedterminals.
• Iftheinstrumentisusedotherthanasspeciedinthismanual,
theprotectionprovidedbytheinstrumentmaybeimpaired.
• Donotusethisinstrumentifitseemstobedamaged.
• Checktheintegrityoftheinsulationoftheleadsandofthehous-
ing.Replacedamagedleads.
• Beprudentwhenworkinginthepresenceofvoltagesexceeding
70Vdcor33Vrmsand46.7Vpp;suchvoltagescancauseariskof
electrocution.Theuseofindividualprotectionsisrecommended
in some cases.
• Alwayskeepyourhandsbehindthephysicalguardsoftheprobe
tipsoralligatorclips.
• Alwaysdisconnectallleadsfromthemeasurementandfromthe
instrumentbeforeopeningthehousing.
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PhaseRotationMeterModel6608 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
CAUTION - DANGER! Read the User Manual.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this sym-
bol may be dangerous.
The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and
with regulations covering EMC.
The trash can with a line through it means that in the European
Union, the product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling
of electric and electronic material, in compliance with Directive WEEE
2002/96/EC.
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT I: MeasurementcategoryIcorrespondstomeasurements
takenoncircuitsnotdirectlyconnectedtothenetwork.
CAT II: MeasurementcategoryIIcorrespondstomeasurements
takenoncircuitsdirectlyconnectedtotheinstallation.
Example: measurementforelectrodomesticunits,
portabletoolsandanaloguedevices
CAT III: Measurement category III corresponds to measure-
mentsonbuildinginstallations.
Example: measurementondistributionpanels,cabling,
etc.
CAT IV: Measurement category IV corresponds to measure-
mentstakenatthesourceoflow-voltageinstallations
Example:meteringandmeasurementsonovervoltage
protectiondevices.
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1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsarecon-
sistentwiththepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissing
items.Iftheequipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimme-
diately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving
adetaileddescriptionofanydamage.Savethedamagedpacking
containertosubstantiateyourclaim.
1.4 Ordering Information
Phase Rotation Meter Model 6608 ........................ Cat. #2121.10
Includes meter, three color-coded test leads (red, black, blue), three alligator
clips (black), soft carrying case and a user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Softcarryingcase..................................................... Cat. #2121.54
Setof3color-codedleadswith
blackalligatorclipsCATIII1000V10A..................... Cat. #2121.55
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
TheModel6608isdesignedtofacilitateinstallingthree-phaseelec-
tricalpower supply networksbyallowing a rapid determinationof
thedirectionofphaserotation
2.2 Control Features
PHASE ROTATION
MODEL 6608
L2/B L3/CL1/A
600V CAT III
300V CAT IV
690V
1
2
3
L1L2L3
RL
1.Testleadinputterminals
2. PhaseindicatorsL1,L2,L3
3.Clockwiseandcounter-
clockwiserotationLED
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Operating Voltage 40 to 850Vac between phases
Frequency 15 to 400Hz
Test Current 1mA
Power Source Line Powered
MECHANICAL
Dimensions 5.1 x 2.7 x 1.3"(130 x 69 x 32mm)
Weight 4.5 oz (130g)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating
Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage
Temperature -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C); RH < 80%
SAFETY
Safety Rating
CAT III 600V
IEC 61010-1, DIN VDE 0411;
IEC 61557-7, DIN VDE 0413-7;
Tightness : IP 40 (as per IEC 60529 Ed.92)
Double Insulation Yes
CE Mark Yes
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PhaseRotationMeterModel6608 7
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Phase Rotation Direction
Onathree-phaseelectricalnetwork:
1. Connectthethreeleadstotheinstrument,matchingthemark-
ings.
2. Connectthethreealligatorclipstothe3phasesofthenetwork
to be tested.
3. Thedisplaylightsup,indicatingthattheinstrumentisinopera-
tion.
4. When the three phase indicators (L1, L2, L3) are lit, the
clockwise(orcounter-clockwise)rotationarrowindicatesthe
directionofphaserotation.
Warning: Thewrongdirectionofrotationmaybedisplayedifalead
isconnectedinerrortotheneutralconductor.
Refertotheinstrument’sbacklabelforasummaryofthevarious
displaypossibilities.
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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
5.1 Cleaning
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not
get water inside the case.
• Periodicallywipethecasewithadampclothandmilddetergent
• Drycompletelybeforeusingagain.
• Donotuseabrasivesorsolvents.
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