MARTINDALE VR2250 Operator's manual

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VR2250 INSTALLATION ANALYSER
MULTIFUNCTION TEST INSTRUMENT
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... 5
1.1. Forwards......................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2. Preliminary Instruction.................................................................................................................................................5
1.3. During Use...................................................................................................................................................................6
1.4. After Use......................................................................................................................................................................6
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2. Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................7
3. PREPARATION FOR USE........................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Initial Control................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2. Power Supply..............................................................................................................................................................8
3.3. Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................................9
3.4. Storage........................................................................................................................................................................9
4. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................10
4.1. Display Description....................................................................................................................................................11
4.2. Initial Screen..............................................................................................................................................................11
4.3. Backlight function......................................................................................................................................................11
5. INITIAL SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................12
5.1. How to Adjust the Contrast.......................................................................................................................................12
5.2. How to Set Date and Time........................................................................................................................................12
5.3. How to Set the Language..........................................................................................................................................12
5.4. RESET.......................................................................................................................................................................13
6. SAFETY TEST FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................14
6.1. LOWΩ: Continuity Test with 200mA Test Current...................................................................................................14
6.1.1. Calibrating the test leads ("CAL" Mode)..........................................................................................................................15
6.1.2. Measurement Procedure.................................................................................................................................................17
6.1.3. Results of "AUTO" mode.................................................................................................................................................17
6.1.4. Results of "RT+" and "RT-" modes..................................................................................................................................18
6.1.5. "AUTO", RT+", "RT-" faulty cases....................................................................................................................................18
6.2. MΩ: InsulationresistanceMeasurementwith50V,100V,250V,500V,1000VTestVoltage.......................................20
6.2.1. Measurement Procedure.................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.2. Results of "MAN" mode...................................................................................................................................................22
6.2.3. Results of "TMR" mode....................................................................................................................................................23
6.2.4. "MAN" and "TIMER" mode faulty cases...........................................................................................................................24
6.3. RCD: Test on "A" and "AC" RCDs Type...................................................................................................................25
6.3.1. Tripping times for the general and selective RCDs..........................................................................................................27
6.3.2. Measurement procedure..................................................................................................................................................28
6.3.3. RCD Faulty cases............................................................................................................................................................33
6.4. LOOP : Measurement of Line Impedance, Fault loop Impedance, Prospective Short Circuit Current
Calculation and Phase Sequence Indicator..............................................................................................................38
6.4.1. High resolution Impedance measurement (0.1mΩ)........................................................................................................38
6.4.2. Measurement procedure and results of "P-N" mode.......................................................................................................39
6.4.3. Measurement procedure and results of "P-P" mode........................................................................................................40
6.4.4. Measurement procedure and results of "P-PE" mode.....................................................................................................41
6.4.5. Measurement procedure and results of " RA" mode...................................................................................................43
6.4.6. Measurement procedure and results of " " mode.......................................................................................................44
6.4.7. LOOP Faulty Cases..................................................................................................................................................45
6.5. EARTH: Soil Resistance and Resistivity Measurements.........................................................................................50
6.5.1. Measurement procedure and results of "2-W"and "3-W" mode.......................................................................................51
6.5.2. Measurement procedure and results of "ρ" mode...........................................................................................................52
6.5.3. "2-W", "3-W" and "ρ" faulty cases....................................................................................................................................53

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7. AUX: MEASUREMENT WITH EXTERNAL PROBES.................................................................................56
7.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER AND LEAKAGE CURRENT: REAL TIME MEASUREMENT...........................57
7.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER AND LEAKAGE CURRENT: RECORDING.....................................................59
7.2.1. AUX Basic setting: RECORDER CONFIG.......................................................................................................................59
7.2.2. RECORDING: setting of Typical Configurations..............................................................................................................61
8. ANALYSER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...69
8.1. Basic Setting: ANALYSER CONFIG.........................................................................................................................63
8.1.1. Type of electrical system under test................................................................................................................................63
8.1.2. How to set the fundamental frequency............................................................................................................................63
8.1.3. How to set the current range ...........................................................................................................................................63
8.1.4. Clamp Type .....................................................................................................................................................................63
8.1.5. How to set the value of the transformer voltage ratio (TV RATIO)..................................................................................63
8.1.6. How to enable/disable the password...............................................................................................................................64
8.2. Basic Setting: RECORDER CONFIG.......................................................................................................................65
8.3. ANALYSER FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................................................................72
8.4. "VOLTAGE" Function................................................................................................................................................72
8.4.1. Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................................72
8.4.2. "METER" mode................................................................................................................................................................73
8.4.3. "HARM" mode..................................................................................................................................................................74
8.4.4. "WAVE" mode..................................................................................................................................................................75
8.5. "CURRENT" Function...............................................................................................................................................76
8.5.1. Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................................76
8.5.2. “METER" mode................................................................................................................................................................77
8.5.3. “HARM" mode..................................................................................................................................................................78
8.5.4. "WAVE" mode..................................................................................................................................................................79
8.6. "POWER" Function ...................................................................................................................................................80
8.6.1. Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................................80
8.6.2. "METER" mode................................................................................................................................................................81
8.6.3. "WAVE" mode..................................................................................................................................................................82
8.7. "ENERGY" Function..................................................................................................................................................83
8.7.1. Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................................83
8.7.2. "METER" mode................................................................................................................................................................84
8.8. Measuring Procedures..............................................................................................................................................85
8.8.1. Using the Instrument in a SinglePhase System..............................................................................................................85
8.8.2. Using the Instrument ina Three Phase System..............................................................................................................86
9. SAVING RESULTS......................................................................................................................................87
9.1. Saving Safety Test Results.......................................................................................................................................87
9.2. Saving Displayed Values of ANALYSER Function...................................................................................................87
10.RECORDINGS.............................................................................................................................................88
10.1.Start a Recording......................................................................................................................................................88
10.2.Setting Typical Configurations..................................................................................................................................89
10.2.1. Default Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................89
10.2.2. Typical Configurations.....................................................................................................................................................90
10.3.During a Recording...................................................................................................................................................94
10.3.1. MENU key........................................................................................................................................................................94
10.3.2. Rotary Switch during a recording.....................................................................................................................................95
10.4.Stopping a Recording or an Energy Measurement..................................................................................................95
11.INSTRUMENT'S MEMORY.........................................................................................................................96
11.1.SAFETY TEST MEMORY.........................................................................................................................................96
11.2.ANALYSER MEMORY..............................................................................................................................................97
12.CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO A PC.............................................................................................98
13.MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................................99
13.1.General Instruction....................................................................................................................................................99
13.2.Battery Replacement.................................................................................................................................................99
13.3.Instrument Cleaning..................................................................................................................................................99
13.4.End of life...................................................................................................................................................................99

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14.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................100
14.1.Technical Features..................................................................................................................................................100
14.1.1. Safety Test functions.....................................................................................................................................................100
14.1.2. ANALYSER and AUX functions.....................................................................................................................................102
14.2.Standards................................................................................................................................................................103
14.2.1. General..........................................................................................................................................................................103
14.2.2. Safety Test.....................................................................................................................................................................103
14.2.3. ANALYSER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..110
14.2.4. AUX ...............................................................................................................................................................................103
14.3.General Specifications............................................................................................................................................104
14.3.1. Mechanical Data............................................................................................................................................................104
14.3.2. Power supply.................................................................................................................................................................104
14.3.3. Display...........................................................................................................................................................................104
14.3.4. Memory..........................................................................................................................................................................104
14.4.ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................................................................................104
14.5.ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................................105
15.SERVICE...................................................................................................................................................106
15.1.WARRANTY CONDITIONS....................................................................................................................................106
15.2.SERVICE.................................................................................................................................................................106
16.PRACTICAL REPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL TESTS ...............................................................................107
16.1.Continuity Test On Protective Conductors .............................................................................................................107
16.2.Insulation Resistance Measurementof the Electrical Installations (250Vdc, 500Vdc, 1000Vdc).........................108
16.3.Check of the Circuit Separation..............................................................................................................................112
16.4.Earth Resistance Measurement in TT Systems.....................................................................................................115
16.5.Working Test of RCDs (Rcd, Rcd/Dc, Rcd S, Rcd/Dc S).......................................................................................116
16.6.Test of RCD Tripping Time (Rcd, Rcd/Dc).............................................................................................................117
16.7.Measurement of Short-Circuit Fault Impedance (Zpn, Zpp)......................................................................................118
16.8.Fault Loop Impedance Measurement (Phase – Earth)..........................................................................................118
16.9.Earth Resistivity Measurement...............................................................................................................................119
16.10. Voltage Anomalies (Voltage S and Surge) ....................................................................................................121
16.11. Voltage and current Harmonics......................................................................................................................121
16.11.1. Theory..................................................................................................................................................................121
16.11.2. Limit values for harmonics...................................................................................................................................123
16.11.3. Presence of harmonics: causes...........................................................................................................................123
16.11.4. Presence of harmonics: consequences...............................................................................................................124
16.12. Power and Power Factor definition................................................................................................................124
16.12.1. Conventions on powers and power factors..........................................................................................................126
16.12.2. 3 Phase 3 Wire System.......................................................................................................................................127
16.13. Measuring Method: outlines...........................................................................................................................128
16.13.1. Integration periods...............................................................................................................................................128
16.13.2. Power factor calculations.....................................................................................................................................128
17.APPENDIX 1 – MESSAGES DISPLAYED................................................................................................129
18.APPENDIX 2 – RECORDABLE PARAMETERS: SYMBOLS...................................................................130

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
1.1. FORWARDS
This apparatus conforms with safety standards EN61557 and EN 61010-1 relating to
electronic measuring instruments.
CAUTION
For your own safety as well as that of the apparatus you are recommended to
follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and carefully read all
the notes preceded by the symbol .
Strictly keep to the following instructions before and during measurements:
Do not take measurements in wet environments or dusty places.
Do not take measurements in environments with explosive gas or fuels.
Keep yourself insulated from the object under test waiting for measuring.
Avoid any contact with exposed metal parts, ends of test leads not in use, circuits, etc.
Do not take any measurement in case of unusual conditions of the instrument such as
deformation, breakage, leakage of substances, absence of display reading etc.
Do not use the External power supply adapter (optional code MAR####) if you notice
deformation, or breakage in the case, in the wire or in the plugs.
Pay careful attention when measuring voltages exceeding 25V in particular places
(building yards, swimming pools, etc.) and 50V in ordinary places because of the risk of
electric shock.
Use only cables and accessories approved by Martindale Electric.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Caution: refer to the instructions reported in this manual; improper use may
damage the apparatus or its components.
ΟAC Voltage or Current.
Unidirectional pulsating Voltage or Current.
Rotary switch of the instrument.
1.2. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTION
This instrument has been designed for use in environments with a pollution level 2 and
up to (and no more than) 2000 meters altitude.
It can be used for Safety Test on Installation with Over voltage Category III 300V~
(phase to earth) and for voltage and current measurements on installations with over
voltage category III 600 V~ phase to phase / 300 V~ phase to earth or CATII 350 V
phase to earth.

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Please keep to the usual safety standards aimed at:
♦Protecting against dangerous currents;
♦Protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.
Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the
safety standards. Accordingly, they must be in good condition and, if necessary, they
must be replaced with identical models.
Do not take measurements on circuits exceeding the specified current and voltage
limits.
Before connecting cables, crocodiles and clamps to the circuit under test, make sure
that the right function has been selected.
Do not take any measurements under environmental conditions beyond the limits
specified in paragraph 14.4.
Check that batteries are not weak and inserted correctly.
Before connecting test leads to the circuit under test, check that rotary switch position
is correct.
1.3. DURING USE
Please read carefully the following recommendations and instructions:
CAUTION
No compliance with the Warnings and/or Instructions may damage the
apparatus and/or its components or injure the operator.
Before selecting any function disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.
When the instrument is connected to the circuit under test do not touch any unused
terminals.
Avoid taking resistance measurements in the presence of external voltages; even
though the instrument is protected, a too high voltage may cause malfunctions.
When measuring current, other currents located near the leads may affect the
measuring accuracy.
When measuring current, always position the wire in the very middle of the jaws in
order to obtain the highest accuracy.
A measured value remains constant if the "HOLD" function is active. Should you notice
that the measured value remains unchanged, disable the “HOLD” function.
CAUTION
The symbol " " shows the battery status: When it is completely black the
batteries are fully charged, while the " " symbol indicates weak batteries.
When the batteries are too low to execute the test the instrument will show a
warning message. In this case interrupt testing and replace batteries following
the procedure described under paragraph 13.2. The instrument is capable of
keeping the data stored even though batteries are not installed. The
Instrument Date and Time settings aren't lost if you change the batteries
within 24hours.
1.4. AFTER USE
•After use, turn off the instrument by pressing ON/OFF for a few seconds.
•Remove batteries when the apparatus remains unused for long periods. Please follow
the storage instructions described at paragraph 14.4.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, we thank you for your patronage. The instrument you have just purchased
will grant you accurate and reliable measurements provided that it is used according to the
present manual’s instructions.
The instrument was designed to grant the user the utmost safety conditions thanks to a
new concept assuring double insulation and over voltage category III.
2.2. FUNCTIONS
The instrument is able to perform the following tests:
LOWΩ: Continuity Test of Protection and Equalising conductors with test current
higher than 200mA and open circuit voltage ranging from 4V to 24V.
MΩ: Measurement of insulation resistance with DC test voltage 50V, 100V,
250V, 500V or 1000V.
RCD: Measurement on common and/or selective RCDs AC type ( ) and
A type ( ) of the following parameters:
Tripping time.
Tripping current.
Contact voltage (Ut).
Global earth resistance (Ra).
Under this mode the instrument can measure the overall earth
resistance without causing RCD tripping.
LOOP : Measurement of line and fault loop impedance with calculation of
prospective short circuit current, Measurement of fault loop impedance
between phase and earth and Global Earth resistance measurement
without RCD tripping and calculation of prospective short circuit
current, Indication of phase rotation sequence
EARTH Measurement of Earth Resistance and Resistivity using Earth rods.
AUX: Measurement and Recording of leakage current using flexible clamp.
ANALYSER: The Instrument allows the following operations:
Display in real time the electrical parameters of a single phase
systems and the harmonic analysis of voltage and current.
Conduct a direct Energy measurement (without memorizing).
Memorize (pressing SAVE key) the sampled values of the Parameters
present at instrument input generating a "Smp" record inside
instrument memory. It will be possible to analyse the memorized
data ONLY by transferring the data to a PC.
Record simultaneously (pressing the START key after a proper
setting): RMS values of voltage, current, corresponding harmonics,
active, reactive and apparent powers, power factors and cosϕ, active,
reactive and apparent energies, voltage anomalies (voltage sag and
surge) with 10ms resolution. It will be possible to analyse the
recorded data ONLY by transferring the data to a PC.
CAUTION
Please note the difference between memorize and record. These terms
will be used repeatedly in this manual. Please focus on their definitions and
distinctions.

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3. PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1. INITIAL CONTROL
This instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically prior to shipment.
All care has been taken to ensure that the instrument reaches you under safe conditions.
You are recommended, however, to carry out a rapid check to detect any possible damage
which might have been caused during transport. Should this be the case, immediately
contact the distributor.
Check also that the packaging contains all the parts listed under paragraph 14.5. In case
of discrepancies contact the distributor.
In case you have to send the instrument back please follow the instructions reported in
paragraph 15.
3.2. POWER SUPPLY
The instrument can be powered by:
6 batteries 1.5V AA - LR6 series located in the compartment on the back of the
instrument (not included in the package). For battery life see paragraph 14.3.1.
An external power supply adapter (optional code MAR####) to be used only for
ANALYSIS and AUX function. It is recommended that the MAR#### Power
Supply adapter is used for long-term measuring.
CAUTION
For your own safety it's not permitted to use the external power supply
adapter during Safety Test (LOWΩ, MΩ, RCD, LOOP, EARTH rotary
Switch positions). If you press the START button the Instrument will
show the message " REMOVE POWER".
The symbol shows the battery status: If it is completely "black" the batteries are fully
charged, while the symbol indicates weak batteries. When the batteries are too low
to execute the test the instrument will show a warning message.
In this case interrupt testing and replace batteries following the procedure described under
paragraph 13.2. The instrument is capable of keeping the data stored even though
batteries are not installed. The Instrument Date and Time settings aren't lost if you
change the batteries within 24hours.

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CAUTION
For recordings (ANALYSIS and AUX function) it is recommended to
ALWAYS use the external power supply adapter (optional code MAR####),
although the instrument does allow the operator to perform a recording
using internal batteries. If during a recording the external power supply
adapter is de-energised, the instrument will continue the recording using the
internal battery power until the batteries are exhausted (the data stored up
to the point the instrument shuts down won’t get lost). It is recommended to
ALWAYS insert a new set of batteries before a long recording.
The instrument uses sophisticated algorithms to prolong the battery life. Particularly:
The instrument switches OFF the backlight automatically after 5 seconds.
If the instrument is displaying in real time (and the external power supply adapter is not
connected), after about 5 minutes from the last key press or switch rotation the
instrument turns off automatically ("AUTOPOWER OFF" procedure).
If the instrument is recording or is measuring energy (and the external power supply is
not connected), after about 5 minutes from the last key pressure or switch rotation the
instrument starts a special procedure to save the batteries ("ECONOMY MODE"): the
instrument keeps recording but the display is turned off.
3.3. CALIBRATION
The instrument fulfils the technical specifications listed in this manual. The performance of
the specifications is guaranteed for one year.
3.4. STORAGE
In order to grant the accuracy of the measurements, after a period of storage in extreme
environmental conditions, wait for the time necessary so that the apparatus is back to
normal measuring conditions (see environmental specifications listed in paragraph 14.4).

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4. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
SAVE
F1 F3 F4 F2
HOLD
EN TER
MENU ESC
START
STOP
1
2
3
LEGEND:
1. Display
2. Function Keys
3. Rotary switch
Multifunction Keys.
ON/OFF and backlight key. Press it for a few seconds to switch OFF the
instrument, press it briefly to activate the backlight function.
This key is used to start and stop the measurement.
This key allows you to save the result displayed.
This key has a double function. It is the confirmation key inside the
configuration menu and it allows you to freeze the displayed results using
the ANALYSER function.
This key opens the General Configuration Menu.
This key allows you to quit the modification in the configuration menu or
the selected working mode.
F1
START
STOP
HOLD
ENTER
MENU
F2 F4F3
ON/OFF
SAVE
ESC

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4.1. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
The display is a graphic module with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels
The first line of the display shows the date and time. If not correct, you can set these
according to the procedure described at paragraph 5.2.
On the top right corner of the display you can always see the battery indicator and, if the
external power supply adapter (optional code MAR####) is connected, the corresponding
symbol.
LOWΩ05.06.01 27.09.00 17:35:12
----Ω
R+ R-
----Ω----Ω
---mA ---mA
AUTO 0.11Ω
SINGLE PHASE
VOLTAGE
V1 = 230.2 V
Vpk1 = 325.5 V
ThdV = 0.0 %
freq = 50.0 Hz
FUNC CAL HARM WAVE
These symbols will be omitted in the following illustrations.
4.2. INITIAL SCREEN
When turning on the instrument by pressing ON/OFF, this screen will appear for a few
seconds:
Veritest
2250
MARTINDALE
SN:00000000 V: X.XX
BAUD RATE 57600
CALIBRATION DATE
01.01.06
Here you can see:
•Serial number of the instrument (SN :)
•Firmware software release (V.X.XX :)
•transmission speed through serial RS232 (Baud Rate)
•Calibration date (CALIBRATION :)
4.3. BACKLIGHT FUNCTION
When instrument is turned on, pressing briefly the ON button, the backlight will be
enabled. The light will be automatically turned off after 5 seconds.
If the batteries are too low the instrument will disable automatically the backlight function.

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5. INITIAL SETTINGS
By pressing the MENU key the following screen will be displayed:
MENU GENERAL
SAFETY TEST MEMORY
ANALYZER MEMORY
RESET
ANALYZER CONFIG
RECORDER CONFIG
CONTRAST
DATE&TIME
LANGUAGE
↓↑
It’s not possible to enter the MENU during a recording or a Real Time Energy
measurement. Pressing this button during a recording the display will show main recording
parameter (see paragraph 10.3)
5.1. HOW TO ADJUST THE CONTRAST
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the CONTRAST item
and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
By pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4, adjust the contrast (higher values
correspond to a higher contrast while lower values correspond to a lower contrast) and
press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit without saving.
This setting will remain unchanged after turning off the instrument.
5.2. HOW TO SET DATE AND TIME
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the DATE&TIME item
and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
The time is expressed as hh:mm (2 digits for hours, 2 digits for minutes) 24 hour clock.
Press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit without saving.
This setting will remain unchanged also after turning off the instrument.
5.3. HOW TO SET THE LANGUAGE
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the LANGUAGE (EN)
item and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the desired language
and press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit without saving.
This setting will remain unchanged after turning off the instrument.

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5.4. RESET
This option re-establishes the initial settings of the instrument in ANALYSER function.
The “Current Range” parameter it is not modified by the reset command.
The initial settings of the instrument consist of:
ANALYZER CONFIG:
System: SINGLE
Frequency: 60Hz
Current range: not modified
Clam type: STD
Transforming ratio of voltmet transformers: 1
Password: OFF
RECORDER CONFIG:
Start: MANU (the recording is started
at 00 sec mark on clock after pressing
the START/STOP key)
Stop: MAN
Integration period: 15min
Recording of harmonics: ON
Recording of Voltage anomalies (Sag and Surge): ON
Voltage Reference for Sag and Surge detection: 230V
Upper Limit for Sag and Surge detection: 6%
Lower Limit for Sag and Surge detection: 10%
Selected voltages: V1
Selected voltage harmonics: THD, 01, 03, 05, 07
Selected currents: I1
Selected current harmonics: THD, 01, 03, 05, 07
CO-GENERATION: OFF
Powers, Pf and cosϕselected: P1
Q1i
Q1c
S1
Pf1
DPf1
Energies: Ea1
Eri1
Erc1
The RESET command will not erase the instrument’s memory.

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6. SAFETY TEST FUNCTIONS
6.1. LOWΩ: CONTINUITY TEST WITH 200mA TEST CURRENT
The measurement is performed according to EN 61557-2 and VDE 0413 part 4.
CAUTION
Before carrying out the continuity test make sure that there is no voltage at the
ends of the conductor under test.
Turn the switch to the LOW Ωposition.
This key permits you to select one of the following measuring modes:
Mode "AUTO" (the instrument carries out two measurements with
reversed polarity and displays their average value). This mode is
recommended for the continuity test.
Mode "RT+" (measurement with positive polarity and possibility of setting
the duration time of the test). In this case the operator can set a
measuring time long enough to permit him to move the protective
conductors while the instrument is carrying out the test so detecting any
bad connection.
Mode "RT-" (measurement with negative polarity and possibility of setting
the duration time of the test). In this case the operator can set a
measuring time long enough to permit him to move the protective
conductors while the instrument is carrying out the test so detecting any
bad connection.
This key permits to execute the "CAL" mode (compensation of the resistance
of the cables used for the measurement).
CAUTION
If the resistance is lower than 5
Ω
(including the resistance of the calibration)
the continuity test is executed by the instrument with a test current higher
than 200mA. If the resistance is higher than 5Ωthe continuity test is
executed by the instrument with a current lower than 200mA.
We recommend that you check the Calibration of the test leads before executing a
measurement according to the next paragraph (6.1.1).

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6.1.1. Calibrating the test leads ("CAL" Mode)
1. Connect the Red and Black test leads to B1 and B4 input terminals
respectively.
B2 B3 B4 B1
Connection of the test leads during calibration procedure.
2. If the test leads supplied with the instrument are not long enough for the
measurement you can extend the black cable.
3. Short-circuit the measuring cable ends making sure that the conductive parts of the
crocodiles make a good contact to each other (see previous picture).
4. Press the F2 key. The instrument carries out the calibration.
CAUTION
Never disconnect the test leads when the message "MEASURING" is
displayed.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
----Ω
R+ R-
----Ω----Ω
---mA ---mA
AUTO 0.11
Ω
A numerical value
in this field means
that the instrument
has been
calibrated; this
value remains on
the display for
any further
measurement
even though the
unit is switched off
and on again.
FUNC CAL
5. At the end of the test the result is stored and used as OFFSET (that is to say
that it is subtracted from any continuity test carried out) for all the
subsequent measurements.
Note: The instrument performs the calibration only if the resistance of the test leads is
lower than 5Ω.
BLACK
RED

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TEST LEADS Before each measurement always make sure that
the calibration is applicable to the test leads in
use. During a continuity test, if the resistance
value free of calibration (that is the resistance
value is less than the calibration offset value) is
negative, the symbol is displayed. Probably
the calibration resistance value stored in the
instrument memory is not applicable to the test
leads in use; therefore a new calibration must be
performed.
6.1.1.1. Procedure to reset test leads calibration parameters
To cancel calibration
parameters it is
necessary to perform a
calibration procedure
with a resistance of
test leads higher than
5Ω(for example with
open test leads). When a
cancellation is performed
the screen nearby is
displayed along side:
LOW
Ω
05.06.01 Message >99.9Ω:
means that the
instrument detected a
resistance higher
than 5Ωtherefore it
will proceed with
Reset procedure.
>99.9Ω
R+ R-
----Ω----Ω
---mA ---mA
AUTO 0.11Ω
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6.1.2. Measurement Procedure
1. Select the desired mode by means of the F1 key.
2. Connect the red and black test leads to B1 and B4 input terminals respectively
B2 B3 B4B1
Connection of the test leads during LOWΩtest.
3. If the cables supplied with the instrument are not long enough for the measurement
you can extend the black cable.
4. Short-circuit the test leads making sure that the conductive parts of the crocodiles
make a good contact to each other. Press the START key. If the display doesn't
show 0.00Ωrepeat the test leads calibration (see paragraph 6.1.1).
5. Connect the instrument terminals to the ends of the conductor under test (see
previous picture).
6. If the mode "RT+" or "RT-" was selected use the F3, F4 keys to set the
duration of the test.
7. Press the START key. The instrument will execute the measurement. In RT+/RT-
(Timer mode) you can press START key again if you want to stop the test before the
duration set is expired.
CAUTION
Never disconnect the test leads when the message "MEASURING" is
displayed.
6.1.3. Results of "AUTO" mode

A
t the end of the test, if
the average resistance
value Ravg is lower
than 5Ωthe instrument
emits a double sound
signal indicating the
positive outcome of
the test and displays
one screen similar to the
screen alongside.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
Average resistance value
(Ravg)
1.05Ω
R+ R-
1.07Ω1.03Ω
219mA 219mA
AUTO 0.11Ω
Resistance values and
corresponding test current
when the polarities of test
leads swapped.
FUNC CAL
The displayed result can be stored pressing the SAVE key twice (according to
paragraph 9.1).
START
STOP
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RED

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6.1.4. Results of "RT+" and "RT-" modes
if a resistance value
RT+ or RT+ lower than
5Ωis detected, the
instrument emits a
double sound signal
indicating the positive
outcome of the test and
displays one screen
similar to the screen
alongside.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
Max Resistance value of
R+ or R-.
1.07Ω
219mA
RT+ 0.11
Ω
TIME: 10s
Test current
Duration of the Test
FUNC CAL ↑↓
Note: We recommend that crocodile clips are used to attain a good contact with the
conductor under test. Indeed in this test the instrument gives as final result the
maximum measured value of R+ or R- and using test leads instead of crocodile clips
could give you a faulty result due to a faulty contact between the test leads and
conductor under test.
The displayed result can be stored pressing the SAVE key twice (according to
paragraph 9.1).
6.1.5. "AUTO", RT+", "RT-" faulty cases
If the instrument detects
the External Power
supply adapter
connected to the
instrument will display
the screen along side.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
-.- -Ω
R+ R-
---Ω---Ω
---mA ---mA
REMOVE POWER
AUTO 0.11Ω
Disconnect the External
Power Supply Adapter
FUNC CAL
If the terminal voltage is
higher than 15V, the
instrument does not
carry out the test and
displays the screen
alongside for 5 seconds.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
-.- -Ω
R+ R-
-.--Ω-.--Ω
---mA ---mA
VOLT IN INPUT
AUTO 0.11Ω
ATTENTION: the test was
not performed because of
voltage at the terminal
ends.
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In case that:
RCALIBRATION>RMEASURED
the instrument displays
the screen alongside.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
0.00Ω
R+ R-
0.00Ω0.00Ω
219mA 219mA
CAL > RES
AUTO 0.11Ω
ATTENTION:
RCALIBRATION >RMEASURED
FUNC CAL
THE PREVIOUS RESULTS CANNOT BE SAVED.
If the value of
Resistance is higher
than 5Ω(but lower than
99.9Ω)the instrument
emits a long sound
signal and displays one
screen similar to the
screen alongside
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
Resistance value higher
than 5Ω
5.17Ω
R+ R-
5.17Ω5.17Ω
209mA 209mA
AUTO 0.11Ω
Test current
FUNC CAL
The displayed result can be stored pressing the SAVE key twice (according to
paragraph 9.1).
If the value of
Resistance is higher
than 99.9Ωthe
instrument emits a long
sound signal and
displays the screen
alongside.
LOW
Ω
05.06.01
Resistance value higher
than 99.9Ω
>99.9Ω
R+ R-
-.--Ω-.--Ω
---mA ---mA
AUTO 0.11Ω
ATTENTION: Value of
Resistance Out of Range
FUNC CAL
The displayed result can be stored pressing the SAVE key twice (according to
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6.2. MΩ: INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT WITH 50V, 100V, 250V,
500V, 1000V TEST VOLTAGE
These measurement comply with IEC 61557-2 and VDE 0413 part 1.
CAUTION
Before affecting the insulation test make sure that the circuit under test is
not energised and all the loads are disconnected.
Turn the switch to the MΩposition.
The key F1 permits to select one of the following measuring modes:
Mode "MAN" (Manual mode). Recommended test.
Mode "TMR" (Timer mode: test duration depends on the selected interval
from 10 to 999 seconds). This test can be performed when the test
requires a defined duration.
6.2.1. Measurement Procedure
1. Select the desired mode by means of the F1 key.
2. Connect the test leads to the instrument input terminals B1 and B4 respectively,
M
B2 B3 B4B1
I1
Example: insulation measurement between phase L1 and earth in a 3 PHASE electrical installation
using test leads.
3. If the cables supplied with the instrument are not long enough for the measurement
you can extend the black cable.
4. Connect the instrument terminals to the object which is to be submitted to the
insulation test after de-energizing the circuit under test and all the relative
loads (see previous picture).
5. By means of F2 select the test voltage suitable for the type of test to be carried
out (see Table1). The values to be selected are:
•50V (test on telecommunication system)
•100V
•250V
•500V
•1000V
BLACK
RED