METREL OmegaPAT XA MI 3360 User manual

MI 3360 user basic guide
Instruction manual
Version 1.0

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Manufacturer:
METREL d.d.
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1354 Horjul
Slovenia
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e-mail: [email protected]
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Contents
1. SETTING OF INSTRUMENT BEFORE TESTING ..............................................................................5
1.1. SETUP OF USER ACCOUNT .........................................................................................................6
1.1.1. SIGN IN........................................................................................................................................7
1.2. BEHAVIOUR OF THE INSTRUMENT.............................................................................................8
1.2.1. AUTO SEQUENCE ® TEST MODE............................................................................................8
1.2.2. AUTO SEQUENCE ® FLOW ......................................................................................................9
1.2.3. DISPLAY OF TEST RESULT ...................................................................................................10
1.3. BEHAVIOUR OF SPECIFIC ELEMENT PARAMETERS .............................................................11
1.4. SELECTION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES ...................................................................................12
1.4.1. SETUP OF WRITING DEVICES ...............................................................................................12
1.4.2. SETUP OF READING DEVICES ..............................................................................................13
1.4.3. SETUP OF EXTERNAL KEYBOARD.......................................................................................14
2. FEATURES OF AUTO SEQUENCE® MENU ...................................................................................15
2.1. AUTO SEQUENCE SEARCH FUNCTION....................................................................................16
2.2. SOLUTION FOR MULTIPLE POINT TESTING ............................................................................17
2.3. EARTH BOND CALCULATOR .....................................................................................................18
3. DIFFERENT TEST MODES AVAILABLE .........................................................................................19
3.1. TEST MODE I. MANUAL MODE FROM START TO THE END OF TEST SEQUENCE. ...........20
3.2. TEST MODE II. SEMI-AUTOMATED MODE OF THE TEST SEQUENCE. ................................21
3.3. TEST MODE III. SEMI-AUTOMATED MODE OF THE TEST SEQUENCE + READING &
WRITING DEVICES ENABLED. ................................................................................................................22
3.4. FULLY-AUTOMATED (FLOW) MODE (AUTO SEQUENCE® EDITOR MUST BE USED).........23
3.5. TEST MODE IV. FULLY-AUTOMATED MODE............................................................................29
4. EXPLANATION OF MEMORY ORGANIZER....................................................................................30
4.1. MEMORY STRUCTURE................................................................................................................31
4.2. WORKSPACE ...............................................................................................................................33
4.3. NODS AND OTHER STRUCTURE ELEMENTS ..........................................................................33
5. HOW TO START?..............................................................................................................................34
5.1. CREATION OF MEMORY STRUCTURE......................................................................................35

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5.2. TEST MODE V. STARTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, EXECUTION OF SINGLE TESTS.
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5.3. TEST MODE VI. STARTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, EXECUTION OF AUTO
SEQUENCES..............................................................................................................................................37
6. RE-TESTING OF PORTABLE APPLIANCES ..................................................................................38
6.1. RE-TESTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, BY USE OF SEARCH FUNCTION. ...................39
6.2. RE-TESTING FROM MEMORY ORGANIZER, BY USE OF PRE-PREPARED STRUCTURE OF
APPLIANCES NEEDED FOR RE-TESTING (USE OF MESM PC SW)....................................................40
6.3. RE-TESTING BY USE OF QR CODES OR NFC TAGS...............................................................44
7. OTHER .................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SUPPORTED TYPES OF LABELS.................................................46
7.1.1. PAT TAG FORMAT (SIZE 50MM X 25.5MM)...........................................................................46
7.1.2. PAT TAG FORMAT (SIZE 43MM X 99MM)..............................................................................48
7.1.3. LABEL FORMAT PAT, LABEL SIZE 43MM X 99MM. ............................................................49
7.1.4. PAT TAG FORMAT (NFC TAG) ...............................................................................................49
7.1.5. GENERIC TAG FORMAT (SIZE 50MM X 25.5MM) .................................................................50
7.1.6. GENERIC TAG FORMAT (NFC TAG)......................................................................................51
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BASIC AND PRO MESM REPORTS ..............................................52
7.1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BASIC AND PRO MESM LICENSE ................................................55

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1. Setting of instrument before testing
Before start of any, of the bellow test modes the user has a choice, to decide how the instrument
will behave during the test procedure, and at the end of it. The behaviour of the instrument can
be adjusted using following settings.
•
Setup of user account
• Sign In
• Auto Sequence ® test mode
• Auto Sequence ® flow
• Display of test result
• Behaviour of specific element parameters
• Setup of writing devices
• Setup of reading devices

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1.1. Setup of user account
The demand to sign in can prevent from unauthorized persons to work with the instrument.
In this menu user accounts can be managed:
• Setting if signing in to work with the instrument is required or not.
• Adding and deleting new users, setting their user names and passwords.
The user accounts can be managed by the administrator.
Factory set administrator password: ADMIN
It is recommended to change factory set administrator password after first use. If the
custom password, is forgotten the second administrator password can be used. This
password which is provided at a delivery of the instrument always unlocks the
Account manager, therefore it shell be kept on a safe place.
If a user account is set and the user is signed in the user's name will be stored in memory for
each measurement. Individual users can change their passwords.
Figure 1.1.1_User accounts

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1.1.1. Sign In
Sign in to the instrument is the first option available. If a user account is set and the user is
signed in the user's name will be stored in memory for each measurement.
Sign In with the 4 digit
password ↵ .
Connect instrument to
mains.
Start using the instrument.
Figure 1.1.1.1_Sign In

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1.2. Behaviour of the instrument
Prior to the execution of test sequence, the user can choose between following options: flow of
the test sequence, test mode, display of test results. Each of this settings will have a significant
role in the test procedure.
1.2.1. Auto Sequence ® test mode
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Setup of sequence mode
Start using the instrument.
Standard
Expert
Standard – Visual and
Functional inspection
status fields should be
set manuall .
Expert – All Visual and
Functional inspection
status fields are filled
automaticall with
PASS status.
Figure 1.2.1.1_Auto Sequence® test mode

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1.2.2. Auto Sequence ® flow
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Setup of sequence flow
Start using the instrument.
Ends if fail
Proceeds if fail
Ends if fail – Auto
Sequence will end
after first fail status
of measurement /
inspection is
detected.
Proceeding tests
will be skipped.
Proceeds if fail –
Auto Sequence will
proceed even if fail
status of
measurement /
inspection is
detected.
Figure 1.2.2.1_Auto Sequence ® flow

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1.2.3. Display of test result
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Setup for displa ing test
results
Start using the instrument.
Worst
Last
Worst – the worst
result will be
displa ed at the
end of test.
Last – last result
will be displa ed at
the end of test.
Figure 1.2.3.1_Display of test result

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1.3. Behaviour of specific element parameters
In addition to instruments behaviour at execution of the test sequence, the user can also set rules
for behaviour of specific structure element parameters.
Select General Settings, ↵
Settings↵.
Setup of structure
parameters behaviour
Start using the instrument.
Equipment ID
Equipment name
Retest period
Increment
Replicate
Blank
Offered ID will be
incremented + 1.
Replicate – Offered ID will
be the same as last used.
Blank – Equipment ID will
not be offered.
Following settings appl
for bellow listed elemnts.
Figure 1.3.1_behaviour of structure element

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1.4. Selection of peripheral devices
The instrument can be used as a standalone unit or in combination with different peripheral
devices, which are enabling, entering of data into structure parameters or writing/printing the data
to external media (NFC tags or different labels). Selection of peripheral devices and how the
instrument will behave when specific devices are selected is explained bellow.
1.4.1. Setup of writing devices
Select General Settings, ↵
Devices
Set writting device
Start using the instrument.
Select writing device from
the list, ↵.
Start with configuration.
Select Communication
port, label size, date t pe,
auto save, tag format,↵.
Figure 1.4.1.1_setup of writing devices

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1.4.2. Setup of reading devices
Select General Settings, ↵
Devices
Set reading device
Start using the instrument.
Select reading device from
the list, ↵.
Start with configuration.
If applicable, select
Communication port,↵.
Figure 1.4.2.1_setup of reading devices

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1.4.3. Setup of external Keyboard
Note!
No other available, wired reading devices can be used, when A 1578 External
RS232/USB adapter is connected.
Figure 1.4.3.1_External keyboard setup

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2. Features of Auto Sequence® menu
The Auto Sequences menu is intended primarily for users who use already known
working procedures on the field (pre-prepared Auto Sequences) and want to be as
effective as possible. The speed of execution of the Auto Sequences comes to great
expression in this way of work.
Working with this mode, the user gets the ability to create an Auto Sequences, which can
be partly or fully automated. By switching on, flow commands the whole test sequence
necessary for checking the safety of portable appliance can be manually or automatically
executed, this includes storing of data in the memory structure and print out of the test
sticker (PASS / FAIL) by single press of the Run key.
Figure 2.1_Saving time by use of Auto Sequences
In the AutoSeqvence® menu, the user can select from a number of pre-set Auto
Sequences which were developed by Metrel, based on the known standards for portable
electrical appliances.
There are few typical standards designed for testing of portable electrical equipment:
• Testing of electrical portable appliances, including special sequences for testing of
PRCD devices, according to:
o VDE 0701-0702,
o Code of practice,
o AS/NZS 3760,
• Testing of welding equipment, according to IEC/EN 60974-4,
• Testing of medical equipment, according to IEC/EN 62353.
For advanced users, Metrel has developed a special Auto Sequence editor which is a
part of the PRO software package MESM. This module enables the creation of user
defined Auto Sequences, with arbitrary workflow, and predefined limits.

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2.1. Auto Sequence Search function
In Auto Sequence® menu it is possible to search for Auto Sequences® on base of their
Name or Short code.
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Select Auto Sequence
group, and start Search
function. ↵
Appl Search.↵
Select filtered Auto
Sequence and Start the
Test. ↵
Select Name or Short code
window, Enter Short code
or Name of the Auto
Sequence. ↵Follow flow of the test
Sequence.
When finished, repeat the
procedure
Figure 2.1.1_Searh for Auto Sequences

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2.2. Solution for multiple point testing
Prior to the start of the desired test sequence instrument enables an option of multiple
test point selection for any available single test step. This option is specially designed for
testing of appliances at which multiple test points needs to be examined, (extension leads
with multiple test sockets, portable distribution boards at construction sites, etc.).
Choose appropriate test
sequence and select View
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Start the test sequence.
Choose desired measuring
function and select
Multiple points
Figure 2.2.1_Setting of multiple test points

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2.3. Earth bond calculator
Prior to the start of the desired test sequence instrument enables an option for quick
selection of the correct limit at the Earth bond test. This option was integrated to help the
user define correct limit based on the, length and the cross section of measured cable, or
by selecting the limit from the list of pre-set limits according to VDE standard. This function
brings most benefit for users who are testing lots of different extension leads or other
appliances using longer supply cords.
Choose appropriate test
sequence and select
Configurator
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Start the test sequence.
Limit can be calculated
using different rules.
Chose one of the rueles
and set correct
parameters.
Figure 2.3.1_Setting of limit for EB test using EB calculator

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3. Different test modes available
The OmegaPAT/GT instrument is a universal instrument enabling the user to choose between
several available test modes, depending on the nature of the work, experiences of the user and
desired speed for execution of test sequence.
The user can set the instrument to following modes:
I. Manual (flow) mode,
II. Semi-automated (flow) mode,
III. Semi-automated (flow) mode with Auto-save on print,
IV. Fully-automated (flow) mode (Auto Sequence® editor must be used).
Execution of the tests can be performed from two menus:
• Auto Sequences®
• Memory Organizer
Figure 3.1_Instruments main menu

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3.1. Test mode I. Manual mode from Start to the end of test
sequence.
Instruments parameters are set as follows:
•
Equipment ID (Increment, Replicate, Blank),
•Equipment name (Replicate, Blank),
•Retest period (Replicate, Blank),
•
Result (Worst or Last),
•
Test mode (Standard, Expert),
•Auto Seq. flow (Ends if fail or Proceeds if fail),
•Writing devices (None),
•Reading device (None).
Connect the PA to the MI 3360.
Choose appropriate test
sequence and Run the test
Enter Auto Sequences ®
menu
Check the Inspections and
press STOP, to complete the
first step of the test. Sequence
proceeds automaticall . Press Start test to continue
the test sequence.
At Insulation test the
instrument displa s the below
measage, to warn the user that
the PA must be switched ON
during the test.
If mains voltage will be applied
to the PA, the instrument will
stop, and show the following
warning message!
At the end of the sequence
select one of available options
(View, Save results, Comment).
Select approprite structure
element: Appliance, Appliance
FD, Etc., and enter parameters
menu.
Set up all relavant parameters
and press Add, & Save the
data..
Repeat the test procedure for
same t pe of tested appliance,
or select a new test sequence
from Auto Sequence menu.
Figure 3.1.1_Manual test mode I.