AEMC Model 6292 User manual

Micro-Ohmmeter
Model 6292
CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP
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Quick Start Guide

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USB DRIVE: DataView®software and user manual for the Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292
can be located on the USB drive supplied with the instrument.
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
USB Drive with
DataView®Software & User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the AEMC Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6292.
For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed
operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These
products must be only used by qualied and trained users.
WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions
whenever this danger symbol appears.
CAUTION! Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous.
CAUTION! HOT SURFACE! The metallic parts close to this symbol may cause
burn-related injuries.
Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages.
Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032.
Must not be applied to or removed from conductors at dangerous voltages. Type
B current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032.
Equipment is protected by double insulation.
Battery
Important instructions to read and to fully understand.
Useful information or tip to read.
The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with regu-
lations covering EMC.
The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union, the prod-
uct must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and electronic
material, in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.
Denition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the
source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building
installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or xed
industrial devices.
CAT II Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on
circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable
tools.

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 either 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 between each other. Take into account that in a substation
you will nd, in disconnected points, high potential levels in relation to
the earth/ground point. Those potentials are caused by presence of
electromagnetic elds and can be minimized following the indications in
the paragraph before.
• Make sure that the current connections are well connected, as well as the
C clamp, to avoid undesirable heating.
• 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
(this includes 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.

Control Features
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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
Current Probe Connector
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1. Positive supply for the current probe
(+9VDC)
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 80mA maximum.

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
PRESS TO ENTER
SELECT/CURRENT ADJUST
The rotary knob has two primary purposes: (1) adjust
the current during a test, and (2) navigate through
menus and select options.
• 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.
During a xed current test, a short press will allow
manual adjustment of the test current.
Installing DataView®
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 120/240V 50/60Hz AC power supply.
2. 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 0W),
check the connection and try again. If the problem persists, contact technical
assistance.
3. Before turning the instrument on, connect the test probes to the device to be
tested and to the appropriate front panel terminals.
Connection Example in BSG Mode:
WARNING: 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 cre-
ated on the desktop during software installation to open the Control Panel.
3. From the menu bar, select Instrument,then click Connect to open the Con-
nection 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.
Configuring the Instrument
Establish a connection to the instrument. Then from the menu bar, select Instru-
ment,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 Unlimited 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, 100, 150, or 200A. 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.
• 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.
On the right side of the Conguration Panel dialog box are ve buttons:
• 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 that 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 Connec-
tion 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 selec-
tions, 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
DataView, refer to the product user manual that is supplied on the USB stick.