Fluke 6200 User manual

6200
Appliance Tester
Users Manual
PN 2141161
April 2005, Rev. 2, 01/07
© 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in the EU.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is
two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to
the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product
which, in Fluke’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation
or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has
been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to ex-
tend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized
sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of re-
pair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Fluke’s warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke’s option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective
product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the
product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk
for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke
determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling,
including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components,
Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be
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lid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of
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Fluke Europe B.V., P.O. Box 1186, 5602 BD Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
Contacting Fluke........................................................................................................ 1
Unpacking the Tester ................................................................................................ 2
Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 2
Operating Features.................................................................................................... 4
Front panel description ......................................................................................... 4
Understanding the Pushbuttons............................................................................ 5
Understanding the Beeper Sounds....................................................................... 5
Understanding the Display.................................................................................... 6
Powering the Tester .................................................................................................. 9
Power-up & Warning Display Messages............................................................... 9
Setting Up the Tester................................................................................................. 10
Zeroing the Earth Bond Test................................................................................. 10
Testing Appliances .................................................................................................... 12
Testing Safely ....................................................................................................... 12
Test Modes: Single or Continuous....................................................................... 12
Single Test Mode............................................................................................. 12
Continuous Test Mode .................................................................................... 13

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Aborting a Test..................................................................................................... 13
Saving the Test Results ....................................................................................... 14
Visual Inspection .................................................................................................. 14
Bond Test 25 A / 200 mA (RPE)........................................................................... 14
Insulation Test (RISO).......................................................................................... 16
Substitute Leakage Current Test (Isubstitute) ...................................................... 17
Touch Current Test (ITOUCH) ............................................................................. 19
Load/ Leakage Current Test................................................................................. 21
IEC Lead Test ...................................................................................................... 24
PELV Test ............................................................................................................ 26
Using the Memory..................................................................................................... 26
Saving Test Results ............................................................................................. 27
Clearing the Store ................................................................................................ 27
Printing Test Results ................................................................................................. 28
Maintaining the Tester............................................................................................... 29
Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 29
Calibration ............................................................................................................ 29
Accessories.......................................................................................................... 29
Specifications............................................................................................................ 30
General Specifications ......................................................................................... 30
Test Specifications .......................................................................................... 31
Power-on Test................................................................................................. 31
Earth Bond Test (RPE) ................................................................................... 31
Insulation Test (RISO)..................................................................................... 31
Substitute Leakage Current Test (ISUB)......................................................... 32
Touch Current Test (ITOUCH) ........................................................................ 32
Load/ Leakage Test: Load Current.................................................................. 32
Load/Leakage Test: Load Power .................................................................... 32

Contents (continued)
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Load/Leakage Test: Leakage Current (IPE)...................................................... 32
IEC Lead Test.................................................................................................. 33
PELV Test ....................................................................................................... 33
Test Limits for PASS result.............................................................................. 33
Variation Factor Errors .................................................................................... 33


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6200 Appliance Tester
Users Manual
Introduction
The Fluke model 6200 Appliance Tester (hereafter
referred to as ‘the tester’) is designed to carry out the
following tests to ensure the integrity of electrical
equipment / portable appliances:
•L N Mains Volts and Mains Wiring test.
•Insulation test (500 V dc).
•Earth Bond test 200 mA and 25 A with test lead zero
facility.
•Substitute Leakage Current test.
•Touch Current test.
•IEC Lead test.
•Leakage test.
•Appliance Power and Load Current test.
•PELV test
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke for product information, operating
assistance, service, or to get the location of the nearest
Fluke distributor or Service Centre, call:
•for UK & Ireland:
+44 (0)1603 256 600
•for other European countries:
+31-402-678-200 in Europe
Visit Fluke’s web site at:
www.fluke.co.uk
or
www.fluke.com
Register your Tester at: register.fluke.com

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Unpacking the Tester
The tester comes with the items listed in Table 1. If the
tester is damaged or an item is missing, contact the place
of purchase immediately.
Table 1. Shipment Box Contents
6200 Appliance Tester
1 pc. Alligator Clip
1 pc. Test Lead
1 pc. Test Probe for Touch Current
Hard Case
Users Manual (this manual)
Safety Information
The tester must only be used by a suitably trained and
competent person.
Carefully read the following safety information before
using the tester.
Definitions of symbols used
Caution! Risk of Danger. Refer to Manual.
Caution! Risk of Electric Shock.
Conforms to Relevant European Standard.
Double Insulated (Class II) Equipment.
Earth Ground.

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Warnings: Read Before Using
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
follow these guidelines:
•If the tester does not power up immediately after
connecting it to the mains outlet disconnect and
verify that the mains outlet is correctly wired.
•Use the tester only as specified in this manual, or the
protection provided by the tester might be impaired.
•The tester shall not be used for measurements in
electrical installations.
•When conducting tests do not touch the appliance as
some tests involve high voltages and high currents.
•Do not use the tester around explosive gas, vapour or
dust, or in wet environments.
•Inspect the tester before using it. Do not use the
tester if abnormal conditions of any sort are noted
(such as a faulty display, broken case, etc.).
•Use only test leads and probes supplied with the
tester, or indicated by Fluke as suitable for the tester.
•Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or
exposed metal. Check test lead continuity. Replace
damaged leads before using the tester.
•When testing, always be sure to keep your fingers
behind the safety barriers on the test leads.
•Never open the tester’s case because dangerous
voltages are present. There are no user replaceable
parts in the tester.
•Have the tester serviced only by qualified personnel.
•The tester must be properly earthed. Only use a
supply socket that has a protective earth contact. If
there is any doubt as to the effectiveness of the
supply socket earth, do not connect the tester. Do not
use a two-conductor adapter or extension cord; this
will break the protective ground connection.
•The tester has been set for a nominal 240 V ac – 50 Hz
operation, it must never be connected to a higher
voltage.
•The tester may only be connected to a correctly wired
mains socket protected for a maximum current rating
of 13 A.
•The mains supply is never to be connected to the IEC
lead test connector.
•When carrying out Earth Bond tests, regularly zero
the earth bond test lead.
•Under certain test conditions the test socket may
have mains potential with a maximum current of 13 A.
•If the tester continuously emits a two tone sound, you
should unplug it immediately as this indicates a
dangerous condition.

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Operating Features
Front panel description
The connectors, controls and indicators of the tester are
shown and listed below.
1 2 345 6 7
6200
APPLIANCE TESTER
INSULATION I SUB
BOND ZERO
EARTH BOND
PROBE ON LY WITH
STOPSTOP
MEMMEM
CLEARCLEAR
PRINTPRINT
BOND
200 mA
BOND
25 A
INSUL-
ATION
I
SUB
LOAD /
LEAK
I
TOUCH
IEC
LEAD ZERO
SWITCH ON APPLIANCE FOR ALL TESTS
IEC
BOND 25A/200mA
TOUC H PR OBE
INSULATION PROBE
CLASS II
PROBE PELV
TEST SOCKET
230V 50Hz / MAX 13A
BOND ZERO
I
PE
< 3.5mA
(0.75mA PORTABLE
APPLIANCE)
INSULATI ON I SUB
BOND ZERO
IEC LEAD
EARTH BOND
LOAD / LEAK ITOUCH
I
TOUCH
< 0.25 mA
R
ISO
> 1.0M Class I R
ISO
> 2.0M Class II
RPE < 0.1
R
ISO
> 1.0M Class I
R
PE
200mA, R
PE
25A
R
PE
< 0.1 + LEAD
PROBE ONLY WITH
CLASS II APPLIANCE
Figure 1. Fluke 6200
No. Description
1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
2 Earthed bar to zero the Earth Bond test lead.
3 Socket to connect IEC lead for IEC Lead test .
4 Serial RS-232 Port to connect the Fluke printer.
5 Socket to connect test lead and crocodile clip for
Earth Bond test.
6 Socket to connect test probe for Insulation test,
Touch Current test, Substitute Leakage test and
PELV test.
7 Socket to connect the appliance to be tested.

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Understanding the Pushbuttons
Use the pushbuttons to control operation of the tester.
Button Function
BOND
200mA
Start the 200 mA Earth Bond test.
BOND
25A
Start the 25 A Earth Bond test.
INSUL-
ATION
Start the Insulation test.
I
SUB
Start the Substitute Leakage Current test.
LOAD/
LEAK
Start the combined Load/Earth Leakage
Current test.
I
TOUCH
Start the Touch Current test.
STOP
Stop the current action and return to Idle
screen.
IEC
LEAD
Start the IEC Lead test.
ZERO
Start zeroing the Earth Bond test.
MEM
Store test results.
CLEAR
Clear stored data.
PRINT
Print test results.
Understanding the Beeper Sounds
The tester can make several types of beeper sounds.
Sound Meaning
Click A button is pressed.
1 beep A test passed.
2 beeps close
together
- A test failed.
- Warning, see display.
- The STOP button is pressed,
the current action is aborted.
1 long beep A continuous non-live test has
been started.
2 beeps + 1 long
beep
A continuous live test has been
started.
Continuous 2
tone sound
Dangerous condition ! Unplug the
unit immediately!

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Understanding the Display
>0.10
+LEAD?
INSULATION
<2.0 M CII
25 A
200 mA
EARTH BOND
I
SUBSTITUTE
I
TOUCH
LOAD PE LEAK
IEC LEAD
Limit
V
AC
mA
kVAW
M
PRINT
R
ISO
U
N-PE
U
L-N
R
PE
Hz
MULTI RESULTS
seconds
<1.0 M CI
memory
1 2 34
6
7
8
12
10
9
11
5
Figure 2. Display Features

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No Annunciator Meaning
1 Caution! Risk of Danger. Refer to Manual.
2 Please check the mains polarity.
3 MULTI RESULTS Multiple test results will be displayed in succession.
4 PRINT Printing results.
5 Fluke SP1000 mini printer is connected.
6 INSULATION Insulation test.
RISO <2.0 MΩCII
<1.0 MΩCI
Lights up if the recommended insulation resistance (RISO) limit is exceeded
(Class II <2.0 M, Class I <1.0 M).
ISUBSTITUTE Substitute leakage test.
EARTH BOND 200 mA
25 A Earth Bond test 200 mA or 25 A.
RPE >0.10Ω
+LEAD?
Lights up if the recommended protective earth conductor resistance (RPE) limit is
exceeded. Notice that a long connection lead can add extra resistance.
ITOUCH Touch current test
IEC LEAD IEC lead test.
LOAD PE LEAK Load/Leakage Current test
Limit The test result should be checked against the limit allowed for the appliance.

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No Annunciator Meaning
When a value is outside of the limit, the symbol FAIL X is displayed.
When the limit is met, the symbol 9PASS is displayed.
7 9PASS FAIL XA single test has passed or failed.
8
V
AC
mA
kVA
W
M
seconds
Readings and measurement units field, error message field.
>result overflow
<or underflow
9 BOND
ZERO ∅Bond test zero function.
Ølights up if the bond test has been zeroed.
10 Caution! Risk of Electric Shock.
11 memory
CLEAR?
Appears when storing results.
Appears when clearing results.
12 UN-PE
UL-N
Hz
Neutral-Protective Earth voltage too high.
Mains voltage out of limits.
Mains frequency out of limits.

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Powering the Tester
The tester will power up when you connect it to the mains
supply.
Disconnect the mains plug to power the tester down.
Warning
Read the safety information on page 2
before powering the tester.
Power-up & Warning Display Messages
At power up the tester performs a selftest and shows the
software version.
If all is well the display will indicate the mains supply
voltage, this screen is referred to as the IDLE screen.
If the tester detects special conditions at power up, for
example a dangerous condition, a warning message will
indicate the nature of the condition.
The adjacent table shows the messages that can be
shown when you power up the tester. The values are
examples and can differ from the displayed values.
DISPLAY EXPLANATION
Selftest.
Software version, shown after power
on.
VAC Mains supply voltage, IDLE screen.
UN-PE > VAC Mains problem, unplug unit!
No testing possible.
UL-N < VAC Mains voltage too low.
No testing possible.
UL-N > VAC Mains voltage too high.
No testing possible.
< Hz Mains frequency too low.
No testing possible.
> Hz Mains frequency too high.
No testing possible
memory >Memory full.
memory >Memory nearly full (>75%).
+ number Tester failure, contact Fluke support.

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DISPLAY EXPLANATION
+ number Dangerous tester failure. Unplug the
tester, prevent it from being used, and
contact Fluke for repair.
UN-PE The Neutral-Earth voltage is
dangerously high. Unplug the tester!
The mains polarity is incorrect. Unplug
the tester!
UN-PE Mains supply earth connection is
missing/open circuit. Unplug the
tester!
Setting Up the Tester
The only requirement to set up the tester, is to zero the
earth bond test.
Zeroing the Earth Bond Test
For correct earth bond test results you must zero the
earth bond lead to eliminate its resistance:
•when setting up your new tester. Earth bond tests are
locked out unless the bond zero icon ∅is on.
•occasionally, dependent on the condition of the bond
socket and the test lead plug a dirty plug/socket can
result in a significant contact resistance.
To zero the test lead, do the following:
1 Attach the crocodile clip to the test lead
and insert the test lead plug into the
BOND 25A/200mA socket, see Figure 3.
2 Firmly attach the crocodile clip to the
BOND ZERO bar on the tester.
3
ZERO
Press zero. The display shows the test
progress, see the table on the next page.

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Figure 3. Bond Zero Connections
DISPLAY EXPLANATION
BOND
ZERO
The earth bond test lead zeroing function
has been selected.
seconds The test time is counted down
ΩZeroing completed, the tester shows the
resistance value of the test lead (zero
value). It will subtract this value from the
bond test results.
>Ω
The lead resistance is higher than 1.99 Ω,
it cannot be compensated for. The zero
value is set to the factory default of 0 Ω
now. Earth Bond test will be locked out.
The tester saves the zero value so you will not need to
repeat the operation every time you use the tester.
If the Earth Bond test has been zeroed, the idle screen
and subsequent earth bond test results will be marked
with ∅, for example:
∅Ω

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Testing Appliances
Testing Safely
Warnings
•Before commencing any testing you are strongly
advised to make reference to the Electricity at
Work Regulations 1989 and any relevant
publications from the Health and Safety
Executive.
•The appliance must be switched on for all tests.
•When conducting tests do not touch the
appliance as some tests involve high voltages
and high currents.
•The tests should only be performed by
competent persons who are familiar with the
requirements of the type of tests suitable for
portable appliances.
•It is potentially hazardous for both user and
appliance should the wrong type of tests be
undertaken or if testing is carried out in an
incorrect sequence.
•It is important that you fully understand the
various tests required and how they should be
performed.
•The appliance must have passed the visual
inspection, the earth bond test (Class I), and the
insulation test (in this sequence) prior to any
other test. If any of these tests fail further testing
must be stopped and any faults must be
rectified.
•During the load/leakage test and the touch
current test, the appliance will be energized at
mains voltage. For this purpose, switch on the
appliance. Appliances driven by motors or
equipped with heating units may present a
danger for the person testing (comply with
appliance instruction manual!). Please ensure
that the appliance is in a safe condition to run
and secure prior to testing.
Test Modes: Single or Continuous
You can run tests in a single test mode or in a continuous
test mode.
Single Test Mode
To run a single non-live test press the test button and
then release it.
To run a single live test (load/leakage and touch current)
hold down the test button and release it after the second
beep, before you hear a third long beep.
The tester connects the test supply, performs one test,
disconnects the test supply and holds the result on the
display.

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Continuous Test Mode
To start a continuous non-live test hold down the test
button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a long beep
indicating the tester is in the continuous mode.
To start a continuous live test (load/leakage and touch
current) hold down the test button until you hear two
beeps followed by a third beep.
The tester connects the test supply, makes the first test
and displays the first result. Then the tester continues
measuring and displaying results without disconnecting
the test supply. The maximum running time is 8 minutes.
After which the test terminates.
To stop a continuous test run, press the test button again.
The tester disconnects the test supply and holds the last
test result on the display.
Notes
1.) Fuse/L-N Pre-Test is performed as part of live tests
(Touch Current and Load/Leakage Current Test).
The pre-test verifies the fuse and lead continuity by
applying a low voltage signal across the appliances
phase and neutral pins.
Very low power appliances, or appliances with
electronically controlled on/off switches or with an
inductance may fail this test. In this case the symbol
FAIL X will appear.
To enable you to test these appliances you can skip
the Fuse/L-N Loop Pre-test. To perform the test on
appliances that fail the Fuse/L-N Loop Pre-test do the
following:
Release the appropriate function key, press and hold
it until your hear the second indication beep, but
release it before the third long beep.
To start a continuous test release the appropriate
function key, press and hold it until your hear a third
long beep.
2.) During a continuous test an active measurement is
indicated by blinking measurement units (i.e. Ω, MΩ,
mA).
3.) The IEC-Lead test cannot be run in the continuous
test mode.
Aborting a Test
Pressing
STOP
immediately aborts whatever test is in
progress, makes the tester safe and then shows the IDLE
screen. Test results will not be displayed.

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Saving the Test Results
To save the result after completing a test, do the
following:
1
MEM
Press MEM. The actual test result is saved
into memory. The display shows the
number that has been assigned to the
record, for example:
memory
For detailed information refer to Using the Memory on
page 26.
Visual Inspection
Before performing any test check the appliance for the
following:
•condition of the appliance cables, i.e. no cuts, cracks
or any physical damage to the outer insulation layer.
•condition of the plug, cable securely attached, no signs
of overheating and that the correct value of fuse is
fitted.
•any signs of damage, and that any mains or control
switches will physically switch on and off.
•any sockets for signs of overheating or physical
damage.
Bond Test 25 A / 200 mA (RPE)
The test checks the resistance between the earth pin of
the appliance cable plug and the exposed metalwork on
the appliance. The test applies to Class I appliances.
Remarks:
•To enable the bond test and to obtain correct bond test
results you must have zeroed the test lead, see page
10.
•Continuous 25 A bond test will periodically drop back
to 200 mA test to prevent the tester from being
overheated.
•You should use the 200 mA test current for certain
appliances. Please refer to the appliance test
standards and guidance material.
To perform the Earth Bond test, do the following:
1 Connect the appliance and the earth bond
test lead as indicated on the tester, see also
Figure 4.
Connect the crocodile clip to an exposed
conductive part on the appliance that
requires testing.
Do not use the probe for the 25 A bond
test. The probe is only rated for 10 A!
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