Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6160 User manual

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■APPLIANCE MULTITESTER
C.A 6160
ENGLISH User’s Manual

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................p. 3
1.1 Safetyinuse...................................................................................................................................................................................p.3
1.2 Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................p.4
1.3 Listofmeasurementscarried outbytheinstrument................................................................................................................p.4
1.4 List ofapplicablestandards........................................................................................................................................................p.4
2. DESCRIPTION OFTHEINSTRUMENT.................................................................................................................................................p.5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................................................p.6
3.1 Withstanding test(PROG.HV andHVposition).......................................................................................................................p.6
3.2 Burnout(HVposition)..................................................................................................................................................................p.6
3.3 Low resistance(Continuityposition).........................................................................................................................................p.7
3.4 Voltagedropscaledto10A~(option in Continuityposition)..................................................................................................p.8
3.5 Insulationresistance......................................................................................................................................................................p.8
3.6 Leakagecurrent..............................................................................................................................................................................p.9
3.6.1 Leakagecurrent................................................................................................................................................................p.9
3.6.2 TouchLeakagecurrent.....................................................................................................................................................p.9
3.6.3 SubstituteLeakagecurrent..............................................................................................................................................p.9
3.7 Functionaltest.................................................................................................................................................................................p.9
3.8 Dischargetime(DISC.TIME position).......................................................................................................................................p.10
3.9 General............................................................................................................................................................................................p.10
4. MEASUREMENTS......................................................................................................................................................................................p.11
4.1 Withstandingtest............................................................................................................................................................................p.11
4.2 Withstandingtestwithpreset voltage/timediagram..............................................................................................................p.14
4.3 Lowresistancetestwith currentof>0.1A /0.2A/10A /25A~...............................................................................................p.16
4.4 Voltage dropscaledtotestcurrentof10A~.............................................................................................................................p.17
4.5 Insulationresistance......................................................................................................................................................................p.18
4.6 Discharge time-external (inputMAINSTEST)......................................................................................................................p.20
4.7 Dischargetime-internal..............................................................................................................................................................p.21
4.8 Leakagecurrent.............................................................................................................................................................................p.22
4.8.1 Leakagecurrent..................................................................................................................................................................p.22
4.8.2 TouchLeakagecurrent.....................................................................................................................................................p.23
4.8.3 SubstituteLeakagecurrent..............................................................................................................................................p.24
4.9 Functionaltest.................................................................................................................................................................................p.25
4.10 Autotest.............................................................................................................................................................................................p.26
5. OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................p.30
5.1 Warnings...........................................................................................................................................................................................p.30
5.2 Resultsmemorizing.......................................................................................................................................................................p.31
5.3 Recallingofstoredresults...........................................................................................................................................................p.32
5.4 RS232Communication...............................................................................................................................................................p.32
5.5 Systemconfiguration.....................................................................................................................................................................p.33
5.6 Contrastofthedisplay..................................................................................................................................................................p.36
5.7 Useofremotecontrolpedal.......................................................................................................................................................p.36
5.8 UseofWRANINGLAMP...............................................................................................................................................................p.37
5.9 Useofbarcodereader..................................................................................................................................................................p.38
5.10 UseofEXT/ DOORinput...........................................................................................................................................................p.38
5.10.1DOORinput..........................................................................................................................................................................p.38
5.10.2EXTERNALinput................................................................................................................................................................p.38
6. MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................................................................................p.40
6.1 Metrologicalcheck........................................................................................................................................................................p.40
6.2 Service..............................................................................................................................................................................................p.40
6.3 Cleaning...........................................................................................................................................................................................p.40
6.4 Replacingthefuses(byproperlytrained service personnel only!).....................................................................................p.40
6.5 Repairs..............................................................................................................................................................................................p.40
7. PC SOFTWARE -CE LINK......................................................................................................................................................................p.41
7.1 InstallingCELink...........................................................................................................................................................................p.41
7.2 Introductionnotes...........................................................................................................................................................................p.41
7.3 Downloaddata................................................................................................................................................................................p.42
7.4 Opendatafile.................................................................................................................................................................................p.44
7.5 Printingdocuments........................................................................................................................................................................p.47
7.5.1 Printingselectedrows.......................................................................................................................................................p.47
7.5.2 Printseparately....................................................................................................................................................................p.48
7.6 Headerprogramming....................................................................................................................................................................p.49
7.7 Sequenceeditor..............................................................................................................................................................................p.50
8. TO ORDER..................................................................................................................................................................................................p.54

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1.GENERAL PRESENTATION
1.1 SAFETY IN USE
■Use the instrument in accordance with the manual, otherwise the instrument may be dangerous for the operator!
■Read this instruction manual carefully, otherwise use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator, for the instrument
or for equipment under test!
■Use only grounded mains outlets to supply the instrument!
■Do not use any damaged mains outlet or damaged mains connection cable!
■Service or calibration procedure must only be carried out by a competent authorized person!
■Only a skilled person, who is familiar with hazardous voltage operations, can handle APPLIANCE MULTITESTER!
Meaning of , signs on front panel :
Insulation section
Dangerous voltage may be present; measurements shall be
carried out only on de-energized object.
Continuity section
Readinstructionsonhow to replace blown-up fuse, measurements
shall be carried out only on de-energized object.
Withstanding section
Dangerous voltage may be present, switch off the instrument
immediately if the red warning lamp (pos. 12, fig. 1) does not light
after switching on HV generator, and service the instrument.
Always handle as the test leads are energized.
Dangerousvoltage is present during Leakage,Substitute leakage
and Functional test. Measurements shall be carried out only on
de-energized object.

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Mainplug
Dangerous voltage is present on the FUSES - switch off the
instrument and disconnect all test cables and mains cord before
replacing the fuses or opening the instrument.
1.2 WARRANTY
Unless stated differently, our instruments are guaranteed against any manufacturing or material defect. They do not bear the
specification known as the safety specification. Our guarantee, which may not under any circumstances exceed the amount of the
invoiced price, is for the repair of our faulty equipment only, carriage paid to our workshops. It is applicable for normal use of our
instruments and does not apply to any damage or destruction caused, notably by error in mounting, mechanical accident, faulty
maintenance, defective use, overload or excess voltage.
Our responsibility is strictly limited to the pure and simple replacement of the faulty parts of our equipment; the buyer expressly
renounces any attempt to find us responsible for damages or losses caused directly or indirectly.
Our guarantee is applicable for twelve (12) months after the date at which the equipment is made available. The repair,
modification or replacement of a part during the guarantee period will not result in this guarantee being extended.
1.3 LIST OF MEASUREMENTS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTRUMENT
■Withstanding programmed voltage - time sequence test
■Withstanding voltage test
■High voltage burn-out test
■Continuity test
■Voltage drop test
■Insulation resistance test
■Leakage current tests (leakage, substitute, touch)
■Functional tests (power, voltage, current, cos ϕ, frequency)
■Discharge time measurement
1.4 LIST OF APPLICABLE STANDARDS
C.A APPLIANCE MULTITESTER is designed in accordance with the following standards:
■EN 61010-1.............safety
■EN 61326 ................ electromagnetic compatibility
Measurements in compliance with:
■IEC 60204-1............Electrical equipment of machines
■IEC 60335-1............Household and similar electrical appliances
■IEC 60439-1............Switch-gear and control-gear assemblies
■IEC 60598-1............Luminaries
■IEC 60745 ...............Hand-held motor-operated tools
■IEC 60755 ...............Residual current operated protect. devices
■IEC 60950 ...............Safety of information technology equipment
■IEC 61010-1............ Safety requirements for electrical equipment
■IEC 61029 ...............Transportable motor-operated tools
■IEC 61558-1............ Transformers and power supply units
■EN 60065 ................Audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus
■VDE 701 T1 .............Repair and modification inspections
■VDE 702 T1 .............Repeat tests of electrical appliances
The APPLIANCE MULTITESTER instrument supply upper standards up to 16A according to its maximum power capability.

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2.DESCRIPTION OFTHE INSTRUMENT
Fig.1. Front panel layout
Legend:
1 LCD dot matrix display with continuous backlight
2 T16A 250V 6.3x32 fuses protect test socket from overloading
3 RS 232 connector to connect external printer or PC
4 EXT/DOOR IN connector
5 BAR CODE READER connector
6 REMOTE connector to connect REMOTE CONTROL PEDAL
7 WARNING LAMP connector to connect WARNING LAMP
8 F 2.5A 250V fuses protect instrument’s power supply
9 POWER ON/OFF indication lamp
10 Mains connector
11 POWER ON/OFF switch with key protection
12 TEST ON warning lamp
13 START/STOP push button
14 General keys F1 to F4 (function of each key is shown on display)
15 SET key (press when the instrument is switched ON):
- Set date / time
- Set serial port baud rate
- Set barcode reader baud rate
- Clear records memory
- Clear devices / records
- Clear program memory
- Load default setting
- INPUT DOOR IN disabled / enabled
16 RS232 key:
- Select RS 232 communication mode
- Transmit memorized data to PC
17 ROTARY SWITCH to select desired function
18 HELP key:
19 MEM key:
- Memorize results
- Recall memorized results
20 WITHSTANDING test terminals
21 DISCHARGE TIME test terminals
22 CONTINUITY current test terminals
23 CONTINUITY potential test terminals
24 INSULATION test terminals
25 TEST SOCKET 230V /16 A
26 TOUCH leakage test terminal

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3.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 WITHSTANDINGTEST (PROG. HV AND HV POSITION)
Nominal test voltage : adjustable (100/5000) V (50,60) Hz at Umains = 230V, Pload = 500VA
Open circuit test voltage : Un(nominal test voltage) (-1% / +10%) at Umains = 230V
Output differential : 2HV plugs
Voltage shape: sinusoidal
Test voltage readout
Range (kV) Resolution (kV) Accuracy
0.100 - 0.999 0.001 ±(2 % of reading + 5 dig.)
1.000 - 5.000 0.001 ±(3 % of reading + 5 dig.)
Two different voltage procedure modes :
■Standard voltage mode
■Programmable voltage mode (parameters t1, t2, t3, U1, U2)
Trip-out out test current for nominal test voltages up to 1000V adjustable to 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,5.5, 6.0, 6.5,
7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500 mA.
For test voltages greater than 1000 V, maximum current limit depends on max high voltage power characteristic (500 VA = max
power).
Accuracy of trip-out test current: .......................... ±10 % of set value.
Test current readout (sin wave)
Range (mA) Resolution (mA) Accuracy
0.0 - 500.0 0.1 ±(5 % of reading + 5 digit) absolute value
0.0 - 500.0 0.1 ±(30 % of reading +10 digit) resistive or capacitive value**
** not displayed at ‘Trip out ’ STOP
Absolute value of test current is always displayed (III
ARC
=+
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) together with selected resistive ( ) or capacitive ( )
component.
Trip out time: <30 ms after break through.
Timer: adjustable 1 s - 9 min 59 s with resolution of 1 s.Timer OFF function available.
3.2. BURN OUT (HV POSITION)
Selectable voltage : (100 - 5000) V
Minimum burnout time before overheating: 10 s
Imax.: (50 - 60) mA

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3.3. LOW RESISTANCE (CONTINUITY POSITION)
Resistance readout for current 10 A and 25 A
Range R (Ω)*Resolution (Ω)Accuracy
0.000 - 0.999 0.001 ±(3 % of reading + 3 dig.)
1.000 - 2.000 0.001 ±(3 % of reading + 10 dig.)
2.001 - 9.999 0.001 indicator only
* autoranging
Resistance readout for current 0.10 A
Range R (Ω)*Resolution (Ω)Accuracy
0.00- 9.99 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 12 dig.)
10.0- 100.0 0.1 ±(5 % of reading + 6 dig.)
* autoranging
Resistance readout for current 0.20 A
Range R (Ω)*Resolution (Ω)Accuracy
0.00 - 9.99 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 6 dig.)
10.0- 100.0 0.1 ±(5 % of reading + 6 dig.)
* autoranging
Max. output voltage: <6 V∼
Measuring curr. (electronically stabilized). selectable 100 mA, 200 mA, 10 A, 25 A
- 10 mA at R < 50 Ω (Umains : 230 V, original test leads)
- 200 mA at R < 8 Ω (Umains : 230 V, original test leads)
- 10 A at R < 0.5 Ω (Umains : 230 V, original test leads)
- 25 A at R < 0.2 Ω (Umains : 230 V, original test leads)
Current shape: sinusoidal
Threshold value adjustable: 10 mΩ- 1.0 Ω(in steps of 10 mΩ),
1.0 Ω - 2.0 Ω(in steps of 100 mΩ),
or ignored (*** Ωsign is selected)
Timer: adjustable 1 s - 59 s, resolution 1 s
Connection system: 4 wire, safety connectors, electrically separated
Test voltage readout with current 10A and 25A
Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
0.000 – 10.000 0.001 ±(3 % of reading + 0.05 V)
Test voltage readout with current 0.1 A and 0.2 A
Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
0.000 – 10.000 0.001 ±(5 % of reading + 0.1 V)
Test current readout 10 A and 25 A
Range (A) Resolution (A) Accuracy
0.0 – 30.0 0.1 ±(3 % of reading + 5 dig.)
Test current readout 0.1A and 0.2A
Range (A) Resolution (A) Accuracy
0.000 – 1.000 0.001 ±(5 % of reading + 5 dig.)

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3.4.VOLTAGE DROP SCALEDTO 10 A~ (OPTION IN CONTINUITY POSITION)
Voltage drop readout (scaled to 10A~)
Range ∆U (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
0.00 – 10.00 0.01 ±(3 % of reading + 3 dig.)
10.00 – 99.99 0.01 indicator only
Test current readout
Range (A) Resolution (A) Accuracy
0.0 – 30.0 0.1 ±(3 % of reading + 3 dig.)
Threshold value of voltage drop versus wire section:
Wire section (mm2)Threshold voltage drop (V)
0.5 5.0
0.75 5.0
13.3
1.5 2.6
2.5 1.9
41.4
≥61.0
Any of the wire sections in the previous table can be selected in order to evaluate voltage drop result.
Max. output voltage:.................................. 10 V∼
Electronically stabilized current
Current shape:.......................................... sinusoidal
Measuring current (external resist. of (0 - 0.5) Ωconnected to original test
cable : ....................................................... >10 A∼
Timer: ........................................................ adjustable (1 - 59) s, resolution 1 s
Connection system: .................................. 4 wire, safety connectors, electrically separated
3.5. INSULATION RESISTANCE
■Nominal voltage 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
Insulation resistance readout:
Range* (MΩ)Resolution ** (MΩ)Accuracy
0.000 - 1.999 0.001 ±(5 % of reading + 10 dig.)
2.000 – 199.9 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 ±(3 % of reading + 3 dig.)
200 - 999 1 ±(10 % of reading + 10 dig.)
* autoranging, depends on test voltage
** depends on test voltage
Measuring range (stable and accurate result even with capacitive load): ......................................... (0 - 1) MΩ
Nominal voltage: ..................... (250, 500, 1000) V (+30 % / - 0 %)
Short circuit current:................. 3.5 mA max.
Measuring current: .................. 1 mA min. at (250, 500, 1000) kΩload
Settable limits: ......................... (0.2 - 200.0) MΩ(resolution 0.1 MΩ), no limit
(*** MΩsign is selected)
Timer: ....................................... adjustable 1 s - 9 min 59 s with resolution of 1 s
Timer OFF function available.
Subresult:................................. measuring voltage
Output: ..................................... 2 safety plugs, grounded
Auto-discharge after test.

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3.6. LEAKAGE CURRENT
3.6.1. LEAKAGE CURRENT
Leakage current readout:
Range (mA) Resolution (mA) Accuracy
0.00 – 3.99 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 3 dig.)
4.0 – 20.0 0.1 ±(5 % of reading + 3 dig.)
Settable limits: .......................................... (0.1 – 20.0) mA (in step of 0.1 mA)
Output: ...................................................... 16 A power test socket
Timer: ........................................................ adjustable 1 s - 9 min 59 s with resolution 1 s
Timer OFF function available.
3.6.2.TOUCH LEAKAGE CURRENT
Touch leakage current readout:
Range (mA) Resolution (mA) Accuracy
0.00 – 2.00 0.01 ±(5% of reading + 3digit)
Settable limits:………………. (0.1 – 2.0) mA (in step of 0.1 mA)
Output: ……………………….16 A power test socket + TOUCH safety plug
RAmeter: 2 kW
3.6.3. SUBSTITUTE LEKAGE CURRENT
Substitute leakage current readout:
Range (mA) Resolution (mA) Accuracy
0.00 –20.0 0.01 ±(5% of reading + 3digit)
Settable limits: …………………… (0.1 – 20.0) mA (in step of 0.1 mA)
Short circuit current:……………… < 30 mA
Open circuit voltage :…………….40 V
Output: …………………………….16 A power test socket
Displayed current is calculated to 230 V
3.7. FUNCTIONAL TEST
Active Power, Apparent Power, Voltage, Current and Frequency monitoring on the test socket :
Active Power, Apparent Power
Range (W) Resolution (W) Accuracy
0 – 199.9 0.1 ±(5 % of reading + 10 digit)
200 – 3500 1 ±(5 % of reading + 3 digit)
Test voltage readout
Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
0 – 400 V 1 ±(2 % of reading + 2 digit)
Test current readout
Range (A) Resolution (A) Accuracy
0 – 0.999 0.001 ±(3 % of reading + 5 dig.)
1.00 – 15.99 0.01 ±(5 % of reading + 5 dig.)
Cos ϕreadout
Range Resolution Accuracy
0 – 1.00 0.01 ±(3 % of reading + 3 dig.)

Frequency readout
Range (Hz) Resolution (Hz) Accuracy
45.00 – 65.00 0.01 ±(0.1% of reading +3 dig.)
Threshold Apparent Power:................................. adjustable (10 - 3500) VA
(10 - 100) VA (resolution 1 VA)
(100 - 3500) VA (resolution 10 VA)
Output: ................................................................. 16 A power test socket
Timer: ................................................................... adjustable 1 s - 9 min 59 s with resolution 1 s
Timer OFF function available.
3.8.DISCHARGETIME (DISC.TIME POSITION)
■Discharge time on power plug (external)
Max. working voltage ....................................................... 600 V p
Min. working voltage........................................................ (60, 120) V p
Measuring range ............................................................. (0 - 10) s
Resolution .......................................................................0.1 s
Threshold of discharging time.........................................1 s
Accuracy ..........................................................................±(2 % of reading + 0.2 s)
Safe voltage level ............................................................ 60 V, 120 V
Internal resistance of input .............................................. 96 MΩ
■Discharge time on internal electronic components (internal)
Max. working voltage ....................................................... 600 V p
Min. working voltage........................................................ (60,120) V p
Measuring range ............................................................. (0 - 10) s
Resolution .......................................................................0.1 s
Threshold of discharging time.........................................5 s
Accuracy ..........................................................................±(2% of reading + 0.2 s)
Safe voltage level ............................................................ 60 V, 120 V
Internal resistance of input .............................................. 96 MΩ
3.9. GENERAL
Mains voltage: ................................................................. 230 V (-10 % - +6 %) / (50,60) Hz
Max. power consumption:................................................660 VA (without load on TEST SOCKET)
Display:............................................................................LCD dot matrix, (160 x 116) dots with cont. backlight
RS232 interface:.............................................................. 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
RS232 baud rate adjustable: ..........................................9600, 19200, 38400 Baud
Memories: ........................................................................ 1638 memory locations
Remote control signals:................................................... START / STOP, SAVE
EXT/ Door in signals: ....................................................... Next test, Good / Bad result, External input, Door in
Bar code reader:.............................................................. EAN13
Bar code baud rate adjustable: ....................................... 2400, 4800 or 9600 Baud
Measurement circuitry protection:
F3 .................................................................................. F 2.5 A / 250 V (5 ×20) mm (general protection of the instrument)
F4 .................................................................................. F 2.5 A / 250 V (5 ×20) mm (general protection of the instrument)
NOTE !
For correct operation of the instrument fuses F3 and F4 must be in good condition because the test socket is the point from
which the instrument observes the input voltage (zero crossing for soft start of internal generator).
Case: ...............................................................................shock proof plastic / portable
Dimensions (w ×h ×d):................................................... (410 ×175 ×370) mm
Mass (without accessories): ............................................ 13.5 kg
Pollution degree: .............................................................2
Degree of protection (at closed cover): ........................... IP 50
Overvoltage category: ..................................................... Cat III / 300V, Cat II / 600V
Protection classification:.................................................. I
Working temp. range:....................................................... (0 - +40) 0C
Ref.temp. range:..............................................................(+5 - +35) 0C
Ref. humidity range:......................................................... (+40 - +70) % RH
Storage temp. range: ....................................................... (-10 - +60) 0C
Max. working humidity: ....................................................85% RH (0 - +40) 0C
Max. storage humidity: ..................................................... 90% RH (-10 - +40) 0C
80% RH (+40 - +60) 0C
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Accuracies apply for 1 year in reference conditions.Temperature coefficient outside this limits is 0.1% of measured value per 0C°
and 1 digit.
Withstanding proof test:
■Between mains and withstanding terminals 7500 Veff / 1 min
Between mains and other terminals or accessible metallic parts 2200 Veff / 1 min
4.MEASUREMENTS
4.1.WITHSTANDING TEST:
WARNING !
• Only a skilled person, who is familiar with hazardous voltage operations, can perform this measurement!
• Check instrument and test leads for any sign of damage or abnormality before connecting them to the instrument.
DO NOT use test probes in case of any damage or abnormality!
• Always handle the instrument and connected accessories as theWithstanding test sockets and leads are under
the hazardous voltage!
• Never touch exposed probe tip, connected equipment under test or any other energized part during the
measurements. Make sure that NOBODY can contact them either!
• Connect test probes only for withstanding measurement, and disconnect them immediately after the test!
• DO NOT touch any part of test probe in front of the barrier (keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe)
– possible danger of electric shock!
Always set the lowest possible trip-out current.
HV (high voltage) position
R
LOAD
C
LOAD
i
C
i
R
i
A
0 - 230V / 50,60 Hz
regulated
V
A
OBJECT UNDER TEST
100V - 5 kV
APPLIANCE MULTITESTER
C.A 6160
Fig. 2.Test circuitry
i
R
0
i
C
-jIm
Re
i
A
i .....absolute value of test current
A
i= i +i
ACR
i .....capacitive current
C
i .....resistive current
R
Fig. 3.Test current diagram

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How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to HV (high voltage) position.The following heading is displayed:
Nominal test voltage Tripping out current
Timer key to set tim er
value or to switch it on/off
Ilim key to select tripping out
current or to select character
of displayed leakage current
Un key to select
nominal test voltage
Function name
Test voltage
Leakage current
(main result)
Selected (resistive or capacitive)
part of leakage current Set timer value
Character of selected part of leakage current
Burn key to set burn mode
Fig. 4. Main menu in HV function
STEP 2. Select test parameters as follows:
■Test voltage
- Use UNkey to select appropriate test voltage that can be set using↑↓keys from 100V to 1000 V in 10V steps and from
1000 V to 5000 V in 50 V steps.
Selected test voltage
Fig. 5.Test voltage selection menu
- Press Exit key to exit Test voltage selection menu.
■Trip-out current / character of displayed part of leakage current
- Press Ilim key in order to reach menu for trip-out current selection and character of displayed part of leakage current
(resistive or capacitive). See the following figure.
Character of selected part of leakage current
Selected tripping out current
Absolute value of test current
Fig.6.Trip-out current selection menu

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- Use ↑and ↓keys to select appropriate trip-out current.
- Press Chr I in order to change the character of displayed part of leakage current. If the selected part is resistive,
sign is displayed behind mA unit. For capacitive part sign is displayed behind mA unit.
- Press Exit key to exit Trip-out current selection menu.
NOTE !
The set threshold value of test current is always compared with the absolute value of test current.
■Timer value / timer OFF/ON
- Press Timer key and the menu for timer value selection is displayed.
- Use ↑and ↓keys to select appropriate test time value.
- To deactivate the timer press Toff key or Ton key to activate it. See the following figure.
After presing key test time is not displayed Toff
To activate timer press key Ton
After pressing key Toff
Fig. 7.Timer value selection menu
- Press Exit key to exit Timer value selection menu.
■BURN mode
- Press Burn key to select Burn out mode. In this mode current is limited only by the internal generator characteristics.
Instead of tripping out current value
BURN message is displayed
Press key to cancel Burn mode Ilim
Fig. 8. Main menu in HV function when the BURN mode is selected
NOTE !
The result of BURN test cannot be saved

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STEP 3. Connect test probes (pistols) to the instrument as shown in figure below.
Fig. 9. Connection of test probes
STEP 4. Close DOOR IN safety connector, if enabled. (CONTINUITY test terminals must be open).
STEP 5. Press START/STOP key to start high voltage generator and carry out the test using test probes.
STEP 6. Wait for the test time to elapse (if the timer has been switched on) or press START/STOP key again to stop high voltage
generator.
NOTES !
■Take care when using HV test pistols - hazardous voltage!
■Use timer ON mode or optional REMOTE CONTROL pedal to stop the measurement when test probes are still
connected to equipment under test. The displayed result obtained in this way can be stored to memory for
documentation purposes.
■It is advisable to connect test pistols to the equipment under test before pressing START/STOP pedal to avoid
sparking and trip out of the HV generator.
■It is advisable to use the optionalWARNING LAMP connected to the instrument, especially if the measurements
are to be done away from the instrument using optional test probes with longer cables.
■If there is a test current higher than the preset limit, HV generator trips automatically after reaching that value.
Preset limit value is displayed as a result in this instance.
STEP 7. Save displayed result for documentation purpose (see instruction in chapter 5.2. on how to save displayed result).
4.2.WITHSTANDINGTEST WITH PRESET VOLTAGE/TIME DIAGRAM:
WARNING !
■ Only a skilled person, who is familiar with hazardous voltage operations, can perform this measurement!
■ Check instrument and test leads for any sign of damage or abnormality before connecting them to the instrument.
DO NOT use test probes in case of any damage or abnormality!
■ Always handle the instrument and connected accessories as theWithstanding test sockets and leads are under
the hazardous voltage!
■ Never touch exposed probe tip, connected equipment under test or any other energized part during the
measurements. Make sure that NOBODY can contact them either!
■ Connect test probes only for withstanding measurement, and disconnect them immediately after the test!
■ DO NOT touch any part of test probe in front of the barrier (keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probe)
– possible danger of electric shock!
Always set the lowest possible trip-out current.
PROG.HV (programmed HV) position
How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to PROG.HV (high voltage) position, the following heading is displayed:

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Prog key to select programing menu
Tripping out current
Fig. 10. Main menu in PROG.HV function
STEP 2. Press Prog. key to set or to check programmed ramp values in order to prevent damage to the equipment under test (last
values used are memorized). Select test parameters as follows:
Fig. 11. Menu for programming ramp values
■Press Ilim key in order to reach menu for trip-out current selection and character of displayed part of leakage current
(resistive or capacitive).The same procedure as for Ilim selection at HV function applies.
To change U and T values press U/T key.Value T2 represent time from t1 to t2 and value T3 represent time from t2 to t3.(fig.12).
Menu for selection and changing values is displayed, see the following figure:
Fig. 12.Timer T1 is selected, change value by using ↑ ↓↑ ↓
↑ ↓↑ ↓
↑ ↓ keys
- To select ramp times or voltage values press Sel. key.
- Use ↑and ↓keys to set appropriate test value:
- Time: (1 s - 240 s)
- Voltage: 100 V –5 kV
- Press Exit key (2x) to exit.
STEP 3. Connect test probes (pistols) to the instrument.
STEP 4. Close DOOR IN safety connector, if enabled. (CONTINUITY test terminals must be open).
STEP 5. Press START/STOP key to start high voltage generator and carry out the test using test probes.
STEP 6. Wait for the test time to elapse or press START/STOP key again to stop high voltage generator.
STEP 7. Save displayed result for documentation purpose (see instruction in chapter 5.2. on how to save displayed result).

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4.3. LOW RESISTANCE TESTWITH CURRENT OF >0.1A / 0.2A / 10A / 25A~
CONTINUITY position
(0 - 230) V / (50,60) Hz
regulated
R
LOAD
∆
U
C2
i
TEST
P2
P1
C1
V
A
OBJECT UNDER TEST
F5
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Fig. 13.Test circuitry
How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to Continuity position. The following heading is displayed.
Function name;
CONTINUITY for continuity mode
VOLT. DROP for voltage drop mode Threshold resistance
Test voltage
Test current
Set timer value
Timer AUTO key to set timer
value or to set mode
Resistance
(main result)
Rmax key to set
threshold resistance
In key to select
test current
Vdrop key to select Voltage drop mode
Fig. 14. Main menu in Continuity function
STEP 2. Select test parameters as follows:
■Measurement current
- Use In key to select appropriate measurement current.
■Resistance threshold
- Press Rmax key in order to reach the menu for selection of resistance threshold (see the following figure).
Fig. 15. Low resistance threshold selection menu

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- Use ↑and ↓keys to select appropriate threshold value. If the displayed result is higher than the set threshold limit, the result will
be accompanied by an error sound signal (after completion of the measurement). No threshold value will be selected and no
sound signal will be activated when « ∗∗∗ Ω» is selected instead of threshold limit.
- Press Exit key to exit Low resistance threshold selection menu.
■Timer value + AUTO start option
- Press Timer key and the menu for selection of timer value is displayed.
After pressing Exit
"Make connection !"message
will be displayed
Fig.16.Timer value selection menu with auto option
- Use ↑and ↓keys to select appropriate test time value.
- To activate the measurement automatically when the instrument is connected to the equipment under test press the
Auto key.In this mode a small voltage value is always present on the continuity test terminals.The flow of a small current
across the tested item when the test terminals are connected will activate the measurement. By turning the ROTARY
SWITCH or switching off the instrument the AUTO function is automatically disabled.
STEP 3. Connect test probes to the instrument and to the tested item as shown in the figure below.
U:
I:
test
test
<12V/50Hz
>0.1A, 0.2A, 10A, 25A~
Fig. 17. Connection of test leads
STEP 4. Press START/STOP key to start the measurement.
STEP 5. Wait for the set time to elapse or press START/STOP key again to stop the measurement.
STEP 6. Save displayed result for documentation purpose (see instruction in chapter 5.2. on how to save displayed result).
NOTE !
Test results can be adversely affected by impedances of additional operating circuits connected in parallel with the tested
device or by transient currents.
4.4.VOLTAGE DROP SCALEDTOTEST CURRENT OF 10 A~
CONTINUITY position
How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to CONTINUITY position, press Vdrop key.The following heading is displayed.

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AUTO mode is selected
Rcont key to return into Continuity menu
Threshold voltage drop/wire section
Test voltage
Test current Set timer value
Timer key to set timer
value or to cancel AUTO mode
Voltage drop scaled
to 10A (main result)
dU/S key to set threshold
value of voltage drop
Fig.18. Main menu inVoltage drop function
STEP 2. Select test parameters as follows:
- Voltage drop threshold.
- Use dU/S key to select appropriate threshold, see the table in paragr. 3.4.
■Timer value + AUTO start option
- See instructions in paragraph 4.3.
STEP 3. Connect test probes to the instrument and to equipment under test as shown in the following figure:
U:
I:
test
test
U: 0V...10V (scaled to 10A) ∆
<12V/(50,60)Hz
>10A~(for R: 0 ...500m )
ΩΩ
Fig. 19. Connection of test leads
STEP 4. Press START/STOP key to start the measurement.
STEP 5. Wait for the set time to elapse or press START/STOP key again to stop the measurement.
STEP 6. Save displayed result for documentation purpose (see instruction in chapter 5.2. on ow to save displayed result).
NOTE !
Test results can be adversely affected by impedances of additional operating circuits connected in parallel with the tested
device or by transient currents.
4.5. INSULATION RESISTANCE
R
ins
I
ins
GV
A
OBJECT UNDER TEST
+
−
+
250V/500V/1000V
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Fig. 20.Test circuitry

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How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to ISO (insulation resistance) position, the following heading is displayed
Nominal test voltage
Measured test voltage
Threshold insulation resistance
Set timer value
Timer
key to set timer
value or to switch it on/off
Rmin
key to set
threshold insulation resistance
Insulation
resistance
Un
key to set
nominal test voltage
Fig. 21. Basic heading in ISO function
STEP 2. Select test parameters as follows:
■Insulation resistance threshold
Press Rmin key in order to reach menu for selection of insulation resistance threshold, see the following figure.
Fig. 22. Insulation resistance threshold selection menu
- Use ↑and ↓keys to select appropriate threshold value. If the displayed result is lower than the set threshold limit value,
it will be accompanied by an error sound signal (after completion of the measurement).There will be no threshold value
selected and no sound signal will be activated if «*** MΩ» sign is selected instead of threshold limit.
- Press Exit key to exit Insulation resistance threshold selection menu.
■Test voltage
- Use Un key to select appropriate test voltage (250V , 500V or 1000V ).
■Timer value
- See instructions on how to set the value in paragraph 4.1. STEP 2.
■TimerON/OFF
- See instruction in paragraph 4.1. STEP 2.
STEP 3. Connect test probes to the instrument and to equipment to be tested as shown in figure below:
U:
R:
I:
n
250V, 500V or 1000V
0 .......1G
1.4mA max
Ω
Fig. 23. Connection of test leads

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STEP 4. Press START/STOP key to start the measurement.
STEP 5. Wait for test time to elapse (if the timer has been switched on) or press START/STOP key again to stop the
measurement.
STEP 6. Save displayed result for documentation purpose (see instruction in chapter 5.2. on how to save displayed result).
NOTE !
Do not disconnect measured object before it is discharged.
4.6. DISCHARGE TIME - EXTERNAL (INPUT MAINS TEST)
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R
230V/50,60Hz
CL
V
MAINS TEST
OBJECT UNDER TEST
Fig. 24.Test circuitry
, 120V
Fig. 25.Voltage on MAINSTEST input
External discharge time is calculated as the input voltage is maximum allowed voltage of the currently connected mains supply
system.The instrument is constructed to measure external discharge time in three different mains supply systems (115 V, 230 V
and 400 V). The voltage is calculated according to the following nominal voltage peak values:
179 Vp = (115 V + 10 %)x√2 (60 V < Up < 235 V)
344 Vp = (230 V + 6 %)x√2 (235 V < Up < 425 V)
596 Vp = (400 V + 6 %)x√2 (425 V < Up < 600 V)
How to carry out the measurement
STEP 1. Set rotary switch to DISC.TIME (discharge time) position.The following heading is displayed.
Present voltage peak
during the test
Line reserved for messages:
ready,start, repeat, low Voltage,
timeout
Discharge time
(main result)
Syst.
key to select internalor
external measuring system
External measuring Threshold values in external
Ulim
U lim key to se lect 60 V or 120 V
measuring system
Fig. 26. Main menu in Discharge time function