MI 3108 EurotestPV Table of contents
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Table of contents
1Preface ....................................................................................................................6
2Safety and operational considerations.................................................................7
2.1 Warnings and notes ..........................................................................................7
2.2 Battery and charging.......................................................................................12
2.3 Standards applied ...........................................................................................14
3Instrument description.........................................................................................16
3.1 Front panel......................................................................................................16
3.2 Connector panel..............................................................................................17
3.3 Back side.........................................................................................................18
3.4 Carrying the instrument...................................................................................19
3.4.1 Secure attachment of the strap..........................................................................20
3.5 Instrument set and accessories.......................................................................21
3.5.1 Standard set MI 3108 ........................................................................................21
3.5.2 Optional accessories.........................................................................................21
4Instrument operation............................................................................................22
4.1 Display and sound...........................................................................................22
4.1.1 Terminal voltage monitor...................................................................................22
4.1.2 Battery indication...............................................................................................22
4.1.3 Messages..........................................................................................................22
4.1.4 Results..............................................................................................................23
4.1.5 Sound warnings.................................................................................................23
4.1.6 Help screens .....................................................................................................23
4.1.7 Backlight and contrast adjustments ...................................................................24
4.2 Function selection ...........................................................................................24
4.3 Instruments main menu...................................................................................26
4.4 Settings ...........................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Memory .............................................................................................................27
4.4.2 Language ..........................................................................................................27
4.4.3 Date and time....................................................................................................27
4.4.4 RCD standard....................................................................................................28
4.4.5 Isc factor............................................................................................................29
4.4.6 Commander support..........................................................................................29
4.4.7 Communication .................................................................................................30
4.4.8 Initial settings.....................................................................................................31
4.4.9 Clamp Settings..................................................................................................33
4.4.10 Synchronization (A 1378 - PV Remote unit).......................................................33
4.4.11 Solar settings.....................................................................................................35
5Measurements – a.c. LV installations.................................................................38
5.1 Voltage, frequency and phase sequence ........................................................38
5.2 Insulation resistance........................................................................................40
5.3 Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding.............................42
5.3.1 R LOWΩ, 200 mA resistance measurement ......................................................42
5.3.2 Continuous resistance measurement with low current.......................................43
5.3.3 Compensation of test leads resistance..............................................................44
5.4 Testing RCDs..................................................................................................46
5.4.1 Contact voltage (RCD Uc).................................................................................47