LANCIER Monitoring PipeCheck plus User manual

Operating Instructions
PipeCheckplus
Hand-held measuring device for
district heating pipe sensors with
fault location at NiCr measurement
BA 075431.220/09.20

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This operating instruction must not be reproduced or made available, either complete or in extracts,
before the specific consent of LANCIER Monitoring GmbH.
Contents
Ordering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Measuring connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connect the measurement cable to the PipeCheckplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connect the measurement lines to the district heating pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System visualisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to turn on the PipeCheckplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
To select the measurement procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
NiCr measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cu measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
HDW measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Single measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fault detection (for NiCr measurements only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How to save measurement values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Read stored data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
GPS info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clock information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Battery pack information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Sensor wire information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Select sensor type (only if Quickstart is activated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
LED light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
How to charge the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
How to switch off the PipeCheckplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
How to transfer measurement data to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Data transmission via USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
How to transfer data via a card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
How to evaluate/process measurement data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
How to delete measurement data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
How to edit info texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Evaluation of measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MH levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EC Declarations of Conformity for power adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
EC Declaration of Conformity for PipeCheckplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Measurement range insulation 0 .. 100 MΩ
(fault ±1 % of m. v. for 0 .. 20 MΩ,
±3.0 % of m. v. for > 20 MΩ±1 Digit)
Resolution insulation 0.1 kΩ
Measurement range loop 0 .. 50 kΩ
(fault ±1 % of m. v. ±10 Ωabsolute ±1 Digit)
Resolution loop 0.1 Ω (Cu)
Pipe length NiCr: max. 2500 m (1m = 5.8 Ω)
HDW/Cu (nordic system): max. 4000 m
Pipe contact surveillance yes
Measuring voltage ⱕ24 V DC, < 100 mA (acc. to EN 14419)
Display LC display, monochrome grey, glare-free
Power supply Li-Ion rechargeable battery,
operating duration 10 h typ.
Features Location tracking by GPS module
SD memory card (max. 2 GB, FAT 16)
Integrated LED torch, USB port
USB interface
Battery status display
Operating temperature -10 .. 50 °C
Admissible humidity 0 .. 95 % rel. humidity, non condensing
Dimensions (l / w / h) approx. 221 / 106 / 35 mm
Weight, including case and accessories approx. 1.55 kg
Technical Data
Hand-held measuring device PipeCheckplus
Included are a measuring cable with banana plugs and alligator clips,
pipe connection magnet, mains charger, USB cable, Li-Ion rechargeable
battery accessory kit (see below), outdoor case
and carrying bag with accessory compartment Order-No. 075410.020
Spare parts
Measuring cable 1 m Order-No. 075224.200
Carrying bag with exchangeable transparency film Order-No. 073847.100
Transparency film for carrying bag Order-No. 076076.000
Power supply AC/DC 100 .. 240 V AC / 12 V DC Order-No. 073845.000
USB connection cable PipeCheckplus /PC Order-No. 073957.000
Accessories
Accessory kit consisting of:
1 car charging cable, 2 probes, 2 large alligator clips,
1 test plug (1.1 MΩ/ 5.8 kΩ, error rating of 0.1% of the respective
measurement value), 2 spring clips, 1 spare magnet,
1 pipe connection holder, 1 pipe connection extension cable,
1 spare SD memory card Order-No. 075261.200
Ordering Data
It is imperative to read and observe all safety instructions prior to
initial operation!

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General Information
These operating instructions should make it easier for you to become acquaint-
ed with the product. They contain important information to ensure safe, appro-
priate and cost-effective use of the equipment.
The operating instructions endorse the directives of national regulations for the
prevention of accidents and the protection of the environment.
These operating instructions shall be read and adopted by anyone
assigned to work with/on the equipment, e. g. during operation to
include setting up, maintenance and trouble-shooting.
In addition to the operating instructions and the mandatory regulations for the
prevention of accidents, applicable in the operator's country and at the place of
use, the recognised technical regulations for safe and professional operation
shall also be observed.
Designated Use
The PipeCheckplus has been designed to check measurement sections as part of
district heating pipe monitoring activities.
The PipeCheckplus is destined for the use in residential and small business areas.
Any non-compliant use excludes the manufacturer from liability for any dam-
ages. The operator carries the risk!
Safety Instructions
Important!
Read and observe safety instructions prior to initial operation!
• Keep the operating instructions ready to hand!
• The unit should only be operated in technically sound condition, for its desig-
nated use, with safety and risk awareness in mind, taking into account the
operating instructions. In particular, operational faults, which can compromise
safety, should be rectified immediately!
• Protect instrument from liquids - danger of short circuit!
• Do not make any modifications to the equipment!
• Mounting, maintenance and repair work should only be performed by trained
personnel!
• Only use original LANCIER replacement parts!
WARNING - Strong magnet!
Keep the pipe connection magnet away from all devices and
objects, which may be damaged by strong magnetic fields,
such as cardiac pacemakers etc., hearing aids, televisions
and monitors, bank and credit cards, data carriers and computers.

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Product description
1Display with 3 control keys
(soft keys)
2Power/LED switch
3
Connection socket for measurement cable
4LED flashlight
5USB interface
6SD memory card slot
7Charging socket 12V DC
8Charging status indicator
9Reset button
1
Top of device Bottom of device
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Scope of supply
10 Measuring device PipeCheckplus
11 Carrying bag with accessory com-
partment
12 measuring cable with banana
plugs and alligator clips
13 pipe connection magnet
14 USB cable
15 Mains charger
16 Accessory kit
Operating instructions (no fig.)
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Measuring connection
Connect the measurement cable to the PipeCheckplus
• Insert the supplied measurement cable
(12) into the reverse-polarity-protected
connection socket (3) on the device’s
front side until the plug lock is engaged.
The measurement cable is approx. 1 m
long and branches out around half way.
The red and green measurement lines con-
nect to the sensor wires of the pipe to be 3 / 12
measured.
The two black measurement lines are connected to the medium pipe separately
from each other using the pipe connection magnet (13).
All measuring lines are fitted with banana plugs. In order to make connections
easier alligator clips for the sensor wires and one pipe connection magnet (13)
are included.
Connect the measurement lines to the district heating
pipe
System visualisation
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•How to connect the sensor wire
Depending on local conditions, where necessary, fit the green and red mea-
surement lines with alligator clips and for
-NiCr measurements match the colours to the pipe’s measuring wires.
-Cu measurements connect the red measurement line to the bare copper
wire and the green measurement line to the tinned copper wire.
-HDW systems connect the red measurement line to the red and the green
measurement line to the white measuring wire.
WARNING - Strong magnet!
Keep the pipe connection magnet away from all devices and
objects, which may be damaged by strong magnetic fields,
such as cardiac pacemakers etc., hearing aids, televisions
and monitors, bank and credit cards, data carriers and computers.
•How to connect the pipe connection monitor
Using the banana plugs plug the two black measurement lines into the sockets
of the supplied pipe connection magnet (13) and position the latter parallel to
the service pipe to establish a secure point of contact.
Where there is no pipe connection magnet (13), the two black measurement
lines must be connected to the medium pipe without touching each other. This
is the only way to ensure that the pipe is included in the measurement.
In the event that the black measurement
lines are connected incorrectly, a “No Pipe
Contact” error message will appear on the
display and the measurement will be dis-
continued (see page 14).

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Operation
How to turn on the PipeCheckplus
The PipeCheckplus is supplied ready for use in a protective bag. During operation
the device can remain in the protective bag.
• Open the protective bag and fasten the
flap in place using the Velcro closure on
the back of the bag.
• Press and hold the power switch (2) on
the device’s front side for approx. 1 sec-
ond. The PipeCheckplus is now switched on. 2
• The display (1) will show the device’s
initialisation messages.
• The start screen will then be shown.
• The PipeCheckplus is now ready for use.
• If the PipeCheckplus is left unused for
longer than 15 minutes, an acoustic sig-
nal will sound and the device will turn off automatically.
Key
Explanation of symbols
GPS satellite indicator, flashes, if there is no satellite connection,
e.g. inside buildings
Is visible, when there is a satellite connection.
Rechargeable battery charge level indicator.
Moves the cursor up one position.
Moves the cursor down one position.
Increases an adjustable value.
Decreases an adjustable value.
Moves up one level from the current screen and copies a value
selected from a list.
Starts a measurement run.
Ends a measurement run.
Changes the device’s mode in the following sequence
Standard measurement --> Single measurement --> Fault location
(NiCr measurement only) --> Read stored data --> Menu for device
settings and information --> Back to standard measurement
Opens the setting mode for certain parameters.
Switches to the next adjustable value in the setting mode.
Saves a changed value.
Mix up of measurement lines a and b.

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Terms
NiCr Measurement procedure with a nickel chrome measuring wire.
Cu Measurement procedure with a copper measuring wire.
HDW Measurement procedure according to the HDW system.
Iso Measurement value for insulation resistance.
Loop Measurement value for loop resistance.
MH MH level indication. See page 22 for more information about this.
Ux Displays the element or external voltage.
GPS Global position system: Location tracking by satellite.
I_P Measurement value for insulation resistance measuring wire a against
the pipe.
I_ab
Measurement value for insulation resistance measuring wire a against b.
Ux aP Measurement value for voltage measuring wire a against the pipe.
Ux ab Measurement value for voltage measuring wire a against b.
Q Quickstart
Measurements
The PipeCheckplus determines the MH level as well as the insulation and loop
resistance.
The automatic reversal of the measuring voltage eliminates any element voltage
interference and typical measurement errors are thereby avoided.
To select the measurement procedure
Using the soft keys you can select one of
the following measurement procedures:
•„NiCr“
For pipes with nickel chrome monitoring
wires.
•„Cu“
For pipes with copper monitoring wires.
•„HDW“
For pipes with an HDW monitoring sys-
tem.

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NiCr measurements
Once the “NiCr” measurement procedure
has been selected, the corresponding mea-
surement screen will appear.
Press the “Start” soft key to start the mea-
surement.
The PipeCheckplus will now continuously
measure first the insulation and then the
loop resistance. The current measurement
is indicated by the “>” sign.
The respective last measured values are
shown on the display. See page 22 for
information on how to interpret the values.
During measurements the element voltage
Ux can be displayed by pressing and hold-
ing the “Ux” soft key.
The presence of an element voltage can be
an indication of moisture in the insulation
layer.
Press the “Stop” soft key to end the
measurement and freeze the display.
Shown are:
The insulation resistance,
loop resistance,
MH level and
the measuring section length.
Once the measurement has been completed, measurement values can be
stored in the SD card’s “NICR.CSV” CSV file by pressing the “Save” soft key.
--> See chapter “How to save measurement values” on page 13.
Press and hold the power switch (2) on
the device’s front side for approx. 1 sec-
ond to call up the home screen. A differ-
ent measurement procedure can now be
selected.
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