AEMC pmr-1 User manual

PHASE & MOTOR ROTATION
TESTER
PROBADOR DE FASE &
ROTACIÓN DE MOTOR
PMR-1
ENGLISH
User Manual
ESPAÑOL
Manual de instrucciones
®
INSTRUMENTS
B A CA B C
BLACK RED BLUE
A B C
BLACK RED BLUE
AB C
POWER
DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE VOLTAGE!
MOTOR ROTATION
DETERMINED WHILE
FACING MOTOR SHAFT
MOTOR ROTATION
CAT III
B A CA B C
600 V
CAT III
600 V
CAT III
3 PHASE ROTATION
MODEL PMR-1

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certifies that this instrument has been calibrated
using standards and instruments traceable to
international standards.
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instrument has met its published specifications.
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of receipt by the customer. For verification, please
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and calibration section at www.aemc.com.
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Catalog #: 2121.04
Model #: PMR-1
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................... 3
1.1 International Electrical Symbols .....................................4
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories...........................4
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment ...............................................5
1.4 OrderingInformation ......................................................5
2. PRODUCT FEATURES............................................ 6
2.1 Description .....................................................................6
2.2 ControlFeatures.............................................................7
3. SPECIFICATIONS................................................... 8
3.1 Electrical.........................................................................8
3.2 Mechanical .....................................................................8
3.3 Environmental ................................................................9
3.4 Safety .............................................................................9
4. OPERATION ......................................................... 10
4.2 PhaseRotationTesterOperation .................................10
4.2.1 PretestProcedure ........................................10
4.2.2 Operation .....................................................10
4.3 MotorRotationTesterOperation ..................................11
4.3.1 PretestProcedure ........................................11
4.3.2 Operation .....................................................11

5. MAINTENANCE.................................................... 13
5.1 BatteryReplacement....................................................13
5.2 FuseReplacement .......................................................13
5.2.1 PhaseRotationSide ....................................13
5.2.2 Motor Rotation Side .....................................14
5.3 CleaningandStorage...................................................14
RepairandCalibration..................................................................15
TechnicalandSalesAssistance ...................................................15
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................16
WarrantyRepairs..........................................................................16

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
Toensuresafeoperationandusageofthisinstrument,follow
instructionsinthismanual.FailuretoobserveWarningsmay
resultinSEVEREinjuryordeath.
Never use the motor polarity tester on energized•
motors!
ThePMR-1PhaseandMotorRotationTesterconformsto•
EN61010-1,600VCat.III.
Itisrecommendedforuseindistributionlevelandxed•
installations, as well as lesser installations, and not for
primarysupplylines,overheadlinesandcablesystems.
Donotexceedthemaximumoverloadlimitsperfunction•
(seespecications)northelimitsmarkedon theinstru-
ment itself. Never apply more than 600VACrms between
thetestleadandearthground.
Inspectthetester,testleadsandaccessoriesbeforeeach•
use.Donotuseanydamagedparts.
Never ground yourself when taking measurements. Do•
nottouchexposedcircuitelementsortestprobetips.
Donotoperatethetesterinanexplosiveatmosphere.•
Exerciseextremecautionwhenmeasuringvoltage>50V•
andcurrent>10mA.
Neverreplaceafusewithoneofadifferentrating.•
Removetestleadsbeforeopeningthecase.•
Do not use in a manner not specied or the protection•
affordedbytheinstrumentmaybeimpaired.

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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or rein-
forced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the
operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before
operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding
instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed,
bodily injury, installation/sample and/or product damage may
result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this
symbol may be dangerous.
In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
Cat. I: For measurements on circuits not directly connected to
theACsupplywalloutletsuchasprotectedsecondaries,
signallevel,andlimitedenergycircuits.
Cat. II: For measurements performed on circuits directly con-
nected to the electrical distribution system. Examples
are measurements on household appliances or portable
tools.
Cat. III: For measurements performed in the building installation
atthedistributionlevelsuchasonhardwiredequipmentin
xedinstallationandcircuitbreakers.
Cat. IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical
supply(<1000V) such as onprimary overcurrent protec-
tiondevices,ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.

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1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsarecon-
sistentwiththepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissing
items.Iftheequipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimme-
diately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving
adetaileddescriptionofanydamage.Savethedamagedpacking
containertosubstantiateyourclaim.
1.4 Ordering Information
Phase and Motor Rotation Tester ......................... Cat. #2121.04
Includes meter, carrying case and test leads (black, red and blue) with large
alligator clips, one 9V battery (installed) and user manual.

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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
Thisthree-in-onetesttoolisamustforanyplantmaintenancestaff
and will identify proper sequencing for three phase power very
quicklyandeasily.
This is also an ideal tool for measuring the proper rotation of
motors, conveyors, pumps and other electrical devices intercon-
nectedonthepowerlinesystembeforeinstallation.
• Thismeterprovides3functionsinoneunit.
1. OpenPhaseIndication
2. PhaseRotationIndication
3. Motor Rotation Indication
• Identies3-phasesequenceandchecksforopenphase.
• Batteryoperated.
• MeetsIEC1010(EN61010)safetyrequirements.
• Includesthreecolor-codedtestleadswithalligatorclipsforeasy
connectiontothedeviceundertest.

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2.2 Control Features
B A C A B C
BLACK RED BLUE
ABC
BLACK RED BLUE
A B C
POWER
DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE VOLTAGE!
MOTOR ROTATION
DETERMINED WHILE
FACING MOTOR SHAFT
MOTOR ROTATION
CAT III
B A CAB C
600 V
CAT III
600 V
CAT III
3 PHASE ROTATION
MODEL PMR-1
1
5
6
7
4
2
3
Figure 1
1)Phaserotationinputterminals
2)Phaserotationindicators
3)Motortesterpowerindicator
4)Motorrotationinputterminals
5)Openphaseindicators
6)Motortesterpowerbutton
7)Motorrotationindicators

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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Electrical
Input Voltage:100VACupto600VACmax.
Frequency Range: 45 to 70Hz
Overload Protection: 600VAC
Operating Time: 10minONmaxat600VAC and 10 min OFF
Power Source:9Vbattery(NEDA1604,IEC6F22)
Power Consumption:
CurrentDraw-14mAapprox.formotorrotationtest
7mAapprox.forphaserotationtest
Battery Life: 200typical
Low Battery Indication: The Batt LED does not light when test
buttonispressed.
3.2 Mechanical
Dimension:6.02x2.83x1.37"(153x72x35mm)
Weight:6.37oz(182g)approx.includingbattery

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3.3 Environmental
Altitude: upto2000meters
Ambient Temperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
Relative Humidity: 80%max
3.4 Safety
Indoor Use
IEC1010(EN61010)
600VCat.III
PollutionDegree2

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.2 Phase Rotation Tester Operation
4.2.1 Pretest Procedure
1. Connect the “A” (black) and “B” (red) leads on the phase
rotationsideofthemetertoaknownACpowersourcebetween
100and600VAC.Makesurethatthe“A”LEDlights.Ifitdoes
not,refertoChapter5ofthismanualandthediscussionon
fusereplacement.
2. Connectthe“C”(blue)and“B”(red)leadsonthephaserotation
sideofthemetertoaknownACpowersourcebetween100
and600VAC.Makesurethatthe“C”LEDlights.Ifitdoesnot,
refertoChapter5ofthismanualandthediscussiononfuse
replacement.
4.2.2 Operation
1. Connectthetestleadstothe3-phaseinputterminalsmarked
A-B-C.
2. Connect the alligator clips to the terminals of the 3-phase
powersourcetobetested.Connectingorderisoptional.
3. MakesurethatallthreeLEDs(A-B-C)foropenphasecheck
areon.Ifallareon,thereisnoopenphasepowerproblem.
IfLED“A”or“C”areout,verifythatpowerispresentusinga
voltagetesterorDMM.

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Open phase check LED “A” is not on: Openphaseon
terminalwhereBLACKalligatorclipisconnected.
LED “B” is not on: OpenphaseonterminalwhereRED
alligatorclipisconnected.
LED “C” is not on: OpenphaseonterminalwhereBLUE
alligatorclipisconnected.
4. Checkthe rotatingdirectionbyviewingtherotation indicator
LEDs.IfthecounterclockwiseLEDislit,alternatetheconnec-
tionoftwoofthethreealligatorclips.
IftheclockwiseLEDislit,thephasesequenceisA,BandCin
thesameorderinwhichtheBLACK,REDandBLUEalligator
clipsareconnectedtothepowersourceterminals.
4.3 Motor Rotation Tester Operation
WARNING: NEVER USE ON ENERGIZED MOTORS!
Use a multimeter to verify that no voltage is present on
the motor winding.
4.3.1 Pretest Procedure
1. Press the Red motor rotation test button and verify that the
GreenLEDisbrightlylit.Ifitis,thebatteryisOK.Ifitisdimly
lit,seeChapter5forbatteryreplacement.
4.3.2 Operation
1. MakesurethepoweristurnedOFFonthemotorundertest
andthatnovoltageispresent.
2. Connect the test leads to the motor input terminals in the
followingorder:Blackto“A”,Redto“B”andBlueto“C”.Then
press the power button (see Figure 2). The power indicator
GreenLEDshouldlight.

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WARNING: If the Red clockwise or counter-clockwise LED
islitbeforerotatingthemotorshaft,itmeansthereisvoltage
present.Stopthetest,disconnectthetestleadsandturnoffthe
externalpower.
If the clockwise red LED turns on when rotating the motor
shaft in the clockwise direction, it means the 3-phase motor
connectiontothepowersourceisintheA-B-Csequenceand
the3-phasemotorshouldrotateclockwisewhenpowered.
3. Rotatethemotorshaftcounter-clockwise.Ifthecounter-clock-
wiseredLEDturnson,itmeansthe3-phasemotorconnection
tothepowersourceisintheA-B-Csequenceandthe3-phase
motorshouldrotateclockwisewhenpowered.
4. Ifyou require themotor to rotatecounter-clockwise, change
the power source connections to a B-A-C sequence. The
motorshouldthenrotatecounter-clockwisewhenpowered.
B A CAB C
BLACKRED BLUE
ABC
POWER
DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE VOLT AGE!
MOTOR ROTATION
DETERMINED WHILE
FA CING MOTOR SHAFT
MOTOR ROTATION
CAT III
3 PHASE ROTATION
MODEL PMR-1
Power
Button
USE ONLY ON
NON-ENERGIZED
MOTORS!
Figure 2

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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE
5.1 Battery Replacement
WARNING: Always disconnect all leads before replacing
a battery or fuse.
ThebatterywillneedtobereplacedwhentheGreenLEDisdimlylit.
• Removethescrewsonthebackcover,thenopenthecase.Take
outthebatteryandreplacewithanew9Vbattery.
(TypeNEDA1604,6LF22,6LR61)
• Replacethebackcoveronthecase.
5.2 Fuse Replacement
5.2.1 Phase Rotation Side
Itisnecessarytoreplacethefusewhenthe“A”or“C”LEDindicator
onthephaserotationsideshowsnoconnection(LEDisnotlitwhen
powerisappliedtotheA-B-Cleads).
• Removethescrewsonthebackcover,thenopenthecase.With
the circuit board exposed and phase rotation side on the top
(awayfromyou),takeoutthedefectivefuseandreplaceitwitha
fastblowfuse200mAat250V(Cat.#2973.02).

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• Ifthe“C”LED(bluelead)didnotlight,replacethefuseonthe
leftside(unitfacedown).Ifthe“A”LED(blacklead)didnotlight,
replacethefuseontheright.
• Replacethebackcoveronthecase.
5.2.2 Motor Rotation Side
NOTE: The motor rotation is fuse protected but not user
replaceable.Pleasereturnyourinstrumentforservice.
5.3 Cleaning and Storage
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not
get water inside the case.
• Periodicallywipethecasewithadampclothanddetergent
• Donotuseabrasivesorsolvents.
• Ifthemeterisnottobeusedforaperiodoflongerthen60days,
removethebatteryandstorethemseparately.

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Repair and Calibration
Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecications,werecommend
thatitbesubmittedtoourfactoryServiceCenteratone-yearintervalsfor
recalibration,orasrequiredbyotherstandardsorinternalprocedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
YoumustcontactourServiceCenterforaCustomerServiceAuthorization
Number(CSA#).Thiswillensurethatwhenyourinstrumentarrives,itwill
betrackedandprocessedpromptly.PleasewritetheCSA#ontheoutside
of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we
needtoknowifyouwantastandardcalibration,oracalibrationtraceableto
N.I.S.T.(includescalibrationcerticateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).
Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA
Tel: (800)945-2362or(603)749-6434(Ext.360)
Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309
(Orcontactyourauthorizeddistributor)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T.
are available.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.
Technical and Sales Assistance
Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistance
withtheproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,
faxore-mailourtechnicalsupporthotline:
ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments
200FoxboroughBoulevard•Foxborough,MA02035,USA
Phone: (800)343-1391or(508)698-2115
Fax: (508)698-2118
www.aemc.com
NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.

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Limited Warranty
TheModelPMR-1iswarrantedtotheownerforaperiodofoneyearfromthe
dateoforiginalpurchaseagainstdefectsinmanufacture.Thislimitedwarranty
is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was
purchased.Thiswarrantyisvoidiftheunithasbeentamperedwith,abused
orifthedefectisrelatedtoservicenotperformedbyAEMC®Instruments.
For full and detailed warranty coverage, please read the Warranty Cov-
erage Information, which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card
(if enclosed) or is available at www.aemc.com. Please keep the Warranty
Coverage Information with your records.
What AEMC®Instruments will do:Ifamalfunctionoccurswithintheone-
yearperiod,youmayreturntheinstrumenttousforrepair,providedwehave
yourwarrantyregistrationinformationoraproofofpurchase.AEMC®Instru-
mentswill,atitsoption,repairorreplacethefaultymaterial.
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
www.aemc.com
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First,requestaCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber(CSA#)byphone
orbyfaxfromourServiceDepartment(seeaddressbelow),thenreturnthe
instrumentalongwiththesignedCSAForm.PleasewritetheCSA#onthe
outsideof theshippingcontainer. Returntheinstrument,postageorship-
mentpre-paidto:
ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments
ServiceDepartment•15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA
Tel: (800)945-2362or(603)749-6434(Ext.360)
Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you
insureyourreturnedmaterial.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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Tabla de Contenidos
1. INTRODUCCIÓN .................................................. 19
1.1 Símbolos Eléctricos Internacionales ............................20
1.2 DenicióndelasCategoríasdeMedición....................20
1.3 Recepcióndesuembarque .........................................21
1.4 Informaciónparaponerunaorden...............................21
2. CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PRODUCTO.................. 22
2.1 Descripción...................................................................22
2.2 Características de los Controles ..................................23
3. ESPECIFICACIONES ............................................ 24
3.1 Eléctricas......................................................................24
3.2 Mecánica......................................................................24
3.3 Ambiental .....................................................................25
3.4 Seguridad.....................................................................25
4. OPERACIÓN......................................................... 26
4.1 OperacióndelProbadordeRotacióndeFases ...........26
4.1.1 ProcedimientoPre-ensayo...........................26
4.1.2 Operación.....................................................26
4.2 OperacióndelProbadordeRotacióndeMotor............27
4.2.1 ProcedimientoPre-ensayo...........................27
4.2.2 Operación.....................................................27

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5. MANTENIMIENTO................................................ 29
5.1 ReemplazodelaBatería..............................................29
5.2 ReemplazodeunFusible.............................................29
5.2.1 Probador de Rotación de Fases ..................29
5.2.2 Probador de Rotación de Motor...................30
5.3 LimpiezayAlmacenaje.................................................30
ReparaciónyCalibración .............................................................31
AsistenciaTécnicaydeVentas....................................................31
Garantía Limitada.........................................................................32
ReparacionesbajoGarantía.........................................................32
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